1、Specification for Installation of Epoxy Grout between Foundations and Equipment BasesReported by ACI Committee 351ACI 351.5-15An ACI StandardFirst PrintingMay 2015ISBN: 978-1-942727-16-3Specification for Installation of Epoxy Grout between Foundations and Equipment BasesCopyright by the American Con
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11、ittee reports are gathered together in the annually revised ACI Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP).American Concrete Institute38800 Country Club DriveFarmington Hills, MI 48331Phone: +1.248.848.3700Fax: +1.248.848.3701www.concrete.orgACI 351.5-15 was adopted January 20, 2015 and published May 2015.Co
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13、for use in any knowledge or retrieval system or device, unless permission in writing is obtained from the copyright proprietors.This specification covers minimum requirements for epoxy grouting between foundations and equipment bases. Included are require-ments for materials, placement, and quality
14、control.Keywords: epoxy grout; foundations; grout.CONTENTS(mandatory portion follows)PART 1GENERAL, p. 11.1Scope, p. 11.2Interpretation, p. 21.3Definitions, p. 21.4Reference standards, p. 21.5Submittals, p. 21.6Delivery, storage, and handling, p. 21.7Quality assurance and control, p. 21.8Acceptance
15、of work, p. 3PART 2PRODUCTS, p. 42.1Materials, p. 42.2Accessories, p. 4PART 3EXECUTION, p. 43.1Preparation, p. 43.2Installation, p. 53.3Testing and inspection, p. 53.4Repair, p. 53.5Cleaning, p. 5(nonmandatory portion follows) NOTES TO SPECIFIER, p. 6General notes, p. 6Foreword to checklists, p. 6MA
16、NDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST, p. 7(mandatory portion follows)PART 1GENERAL1.1Scope1.1.1 This specification covers requirements for installa-tion of epoxy grout between foundations and bases of equip-ment and machinery. Included are requirements for mate-rials, placement, and quality control.1.1.2
17、This specification supplements the Contract Docu-ments and provides requirements for the Contractor.1.1.3 This specification governs for construction within its scope, except the Contract Documents govern if there is a conflict.1.1.4 This specification governs if there is a conflict with referenced
18、material and testing standards.ACI 351.5-15Specification for Installation of Epoxy Grout between Foundations and Equipment BasesAn ACI StandardReported by ACI Committee 351David Kerins,*Chair Mukti L. Das, SecretaryOmesh B. AbhatRichard P. BohanWilliam L. BoundsWilliam D. BrantMichael M. ChehabShu-J
19、in FangFred R. GoodwinShraddhakar HarshErick N. LarsonRobert R. McGlohnCarl A. NelsonRichard OMalleyMichael A. PaipalIra W. PearceCharlie L. RowanWilliam E. Rushing Jr.Yasser SalemLarry W. SchulzePhilip A. SmithWidiantoF. Alan WileySheng-Chi WuConsulting MembersNavin N. PandyaShamsher PrakashRobert
20、L. Rowan, Jr._*Chair of Task Group 351.TG2 that prepared this report.Members of Task Group 351.TG2 that prepared this report.(mandatory portion follows)11.1.5 The Contractor is permitted to submit written alter-natives to any provision in this specification.1.1.6 Do not use this specification in con
21、junction with ACI 301, ACI 350.5, or ACI 530.1 unless Contract Docu-ments state that this specification governs for Work covered by 1.1.1.1.1.7 Ignore provisions of this specification that are not applicable to the Work.1.1.8 Values in this specification are stated in inch-pound units. A companion s
22、pecification in SI units is also available.1.1.9 The Notes to Specifier are not part of this specification.1.2InterpretationUnless otherwise explicitly stated, this specification shall be interpreted using the following principles:(a) Interpret this specification consistent with the plain meaning of
23、 the words and terms used.(b) Definitions provided in this specification govern over the definitions of the same or similar words or terms found elsewhere.(c) Whenever possible, interpret this specification so that its provisions are in harmony and do not conflict.(d) Headings are part of this speci
24、fication and are intended to identify the scope of the provisions or sections that follow. If there is a difference in meaning or implication between the text of a provision and a heading, the meaning of the text governs.(e) Where a provision of this specification involves two or more items, conditi
25、ons, requirements, or events connected by the conjunctions “and” or “or,” interpret the conjunction as follows:i) “and” indicates that all of the connected items, condi-tions, requirements, or events apply.ii) “or” indicates that the connected items, conditions, requirements, or events apply singula
26、rly.(f) The use of the verbs “may” or “will” indicates that the specification provision is for information to the contractor.1.3Definitions1.3.1 The following definitions govern in this specifica-tion. For definitions not provided herein, refer to “ACI Concrete Terminology.”accepteddetermined to be
27、satisfactory by Architect/Engineer.Architect/Engineerthe architect, engineer, architec-tural firm, or engineering firm developing Contract Docu-ments, administering the Work under Contract Documents, or both.headboxdevice for controlling the flow of grout into the formwork.submittaldocument or mater
28、ial provided to Architect/Engineer for review and acceptance.testing agencythe person, firm, or entity under contract for providing testing services.unrestrained areas of groutareas of grout that are not under or within 4 in. of the baseplate.Workthe entire construction or separately identifi-able p
29、arts thereof required to be furnished under Contract Documents.1.4Reference standardsStandards of ACI and ASTM International cited in this Specification are listed by name and designation, including year.1.4.1 American Concrete Institute117-10Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction an
30、d Materials and Commentary301-10Specifications for Structural Concrete1.4.2 ASTM InternationalC579-01(2012)Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer ConcretesC1107-14Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Ceme
31、nt Grout (Nonshrink)1.5Submittals1.5.1 GeneralContractor shall provide to Architect/Engineer submittals required by this Specification in accor-dance with Contract Documents.1.5.2 Contractors quality controlSubmit a quality control plan showing means and methods to control the purchase, use, and pla
32、cement of epoxy grout. Provide infor-mation related to quality control in accordance with 1.7.5.1.5.3 Contractors testing agencyIf Contractor is nomi-nating a testing agency, submit data on qualifications of proposed testing agency for acceptance.1.5.4 Quality control procedures1.5.4.1 Submit the fo
33、llowing to Architect/Engineer before the start of Work:a) Experience record of supervisory personnelb) List of equipment and proceduresc) Detailed procedures for grouting.1.5.4.2 Submit the following to Architect/Engineer during construction:a) Notification to Owners Representative in time to permit
34、 in-place inspection of foundation and formwork prior to placement of groutb) Test resultsc) Record set markup of drawings1.5.4.3 Submit formwork and formwork accessories as specified in Contract Documents.1.6Delivery, storage, and handlingDeliver, store, and handle grout per manufacturers instructi
35、ons and material safety data sheets (MSDS).1.7Quality assurance and control1.7.1 GeneralGrout materials and operations may be tested and inspected by Owner as Work progresses. Failure to detect defective Work or material will not prevent rejec-tion if a defect is discovered later nor shall it obliga
36、te Archi-tect/Engineer for final acceptance.American Concrete Institute Copyrighted Material www.concrete.org2 INSTALLATION OF EPOXY GROUT BETWEEN FOUNDATIONS AND EQUIPMENT BASES (ACI 351.5-15)1.7.2 Testing agency acceptanceTesting agencies shall be accepted by Architect/Engineer before performing a
37、ny Work.1.7.3 Grout testField tests of grout required in 1.7.4 and 1.7.5 shall be performed by personnel trained in testing epoxy grouts.1.7.4 Duties and responsibilities of ContractorUnless otherwise specified in Contract Documents, Contractor shall assume the following duties and responsibilities:
38、a) Qualify proposed materials.b) Allow access to project site or to source of materials and assist Owners testing agency in obtaining and handling samples at project site or at source of materials.c) Advise Owners testing agency at least 24 hours in advance of operations to allow for completion of q
39、uality tests and for assignment of personnel.d) Provide and maintain adequate facilities on project site for safe storage and initial curing of grout test specimens for the sole use of testing agency.1.7.5 Quality controlQuality control shall be performed to ensure that:a) Specified epoxy grout is b
40、eing used and has not exceeded its shelf lifeb) Foundation and baseplate have been properly preparedc) Formwork is fit for purposesd) Required tests are performed at specified frequencye) Correct placing methods are usedf) Curing temperature is maintained for required timeg) Shims, wedges, or leveli
41、ng devices are removed, if specified to be removed elsewhere in Contract Documents, after material has reached full cureh) Temperature of baseplate, grouting materials, founda-tion, and environment are within specified parametersi) Moisture condition of grout aggregate and foundations are within spe
42、cified parameters.1.8Acceptance of work1.8.1 GeneralCompleted grout shall conform to appli-cable requirements of this specification and Contract Documents.1.8.1.1 Grout that fails to meet one or more requirements of Contract Documents but subsequently is repaired to bring the grout into compliance w
43、ill be accepted.1.8.1.2 Grout that fails to meet one or more requirements of Contract Documents and cannot be brought into compli-ance is subject to rejection.1.8.1.3 Repair rejected grout by removing and replacing or by additional construction to strengthen or otherwise satisfy project requirement
44、as directed by Architect/Engineer. To bring rejected Work into compliance, use repair methods that meet applicable requirements for function, durability, dimensional tolerances, and appearance as determined by Architect/Engineer.1.8.1.4 Submit proposed repair methods, materials, and modifications ne
45、eded to repair the grout to meet the require-ments of Contract Documents.1.8.1.5 Contractor shall be responsible to bring grout into compliance with requirements of Contract Documents.1.8.2 Dimensional tolerances1.8.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, construction toler-ances shall conform to ACI 117.1.
46、8.2.2 Formed surfaces resulting in grout with dimen-sions smaller than permitted by the tolerances of ACI 117 may be considered deficient in strength and subject to the provisions of 1.8.4.1.8.2.3 Formed surfaces resulting in grout with dimen-sions larger than permitted by ACI 117 are subject to rej
47、ec-tion. Remove excess materials when required by Architect/Engineer.1.8.2.4 Inaccurately formed grout surfaces that exceed ACI 117 tolerances are subject to rejection.1.8.3 Appearance1.8.3.1 Grout surfaces not meeting the requirements of 3.2.7 or 3.2.12 shall be brought into compliance in accor-dan
48、ce with 1.8.1.1.8.4 Strength1.8.4.1 Criteria for determining potential strength defi-ciencyStrength may be considered deficient and grout work is subject to rejection when the Work fails to comply with requirements that control the strength of the grout including, but not limited to, the conditions
49、given in (a) through (f).a) Grout strength failing to comply with specified parametersb) Reinforcement size, quantity, grade, position, or arrangement at variance with the requirements of 3.1.5 or other Contract Documentsc) Grout that differs from the required dimensions or locationd) Curing not performed in accordance with Contract Documentse) Insufficient protection of grout from extreme tempera-ture and other adverse environmental conditions during early stages of hardening and strength developmentf) Mechanical injur
