51-2.03A General
Section 51-2.03 includes specifications for constructing sliding joints.
Sliding joints consist of neoprene strips lubricated with silicone grease and covered with sheet metal.
Neoprene strips must comply with the specifications for neoprene in section 51-2.04B.
Silicone grease must comply with Society of Automotive Engineers AS 8660.
Sheet metal must be commercial-quality galvanized sheet steel, smooth and free of kinks, bends, or burrs. Joints must be butt joints sealed with plastic, duct-sealing tape.
Apply a uniform film of silicone grease to the upper surface of the neoprene strip before placing the sheet metal.
Float the concrete surfaces where neoprene strips are placed to a level plane and finish with a steel trowel.
Do not allow grout or concrete seepage into the sliding joint during concrete placement.
51-2.03D Payment
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51-2.04 WATERSTOPS 51-2.04A General 51-2.04A(1) Summary
Section 51-2.04 includes specifications for installing waterstops.
Reserved
51-2.04A(3) Submittals
Submit a certificate of compliance for waterstop material. The certificate of compliance for PVC waterstop must include a statement that the material complies with item 6 of Army Corps of Engineers CRD-C 572.
51-2.04A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
51-2.04B Materials
Waterstops must be manufactured from neoprene or PVC.
Neoprene must (1) be manufactured from a vulcanized elastomeric compound containing neoprene as the only elastomer and (2) comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
Quality characteristic
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Test method
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Requirement
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Tensile strength (min, psi)
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ASTM D412
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2,000
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Ultimate elongation (min, percent)
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ASTM D412
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300
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Compression set (max, percent,
22 hours at 70 °C)
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ASTM D395, Method B
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30
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Tear strength (min, kN/m)
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ASTM D624, Die C
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26
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Hardness, Type A (points)
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ASTM D2240
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55 ± 5
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Ozone resistance (20% strain,
100 hours at 100 ± 2.2 °F)
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ASTM D1149 except
100 ± 20 parts per 100,000,000
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No cracks
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Brittleness temperature at -40 °C
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ASTM D746, Section 9.1.2
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Pass
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Flame propagation
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ASTM C542
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Must not propagate flame
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Change in volume (max, percent,
IRM 903, immersed 70 hours at 100 °C)
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ASTM D471
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80
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Change in mass (max, percent,
immersed 7 days at 70 °C)
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ASTM D471
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15
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After accelerated aging under ASTM D573 for 70 hours at 100 degrees C, the elastomer must not show quality characteristic changes greater than those shown in the following table:
Quality characteristic
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Requirement
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Tensile strength (percent)
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-15
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Elongation at break (percent)
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-40
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Hardness (points)
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+10
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PVC waterstops must (1) be manufactured from PVC complying with CRD-C 572 and (2) comply with the ozone resistance requirement for neoprene.
Furnish waterstops full length for straight portions of joints. Manufacturer's shop splices must be fully vulcanized.
51-2.04C Construction
Use spacers, wire, or other authorized methods to secure reinforcing bars supporting waterstops.
If waterstops are out of shape or position after placing concrete, remove the concrete and reset waterstops.
Field splices for neoprene waterstops must be one of the following:
1. Vulcanized
2. Mechanical using stainless steel parts
3. Made with a splicing union of the same stock as the waterstop
Completed field splices must have a full-size tensile strength of 100 pounds per inch of width.
Field splice PVC waterstops by heat sealing under the manufacturer's instructions. Do not burn the plastic when melting.
Cut and splice waterstops at changes in direction as necessary to avoid buckling or distortion of the waterstop.
51-2.04D Payment
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51-2.05 STRIP WATERSTOPS 51-2.05A General
Section 51-2.05 includes specifications for installing strip waterstops.
51-2.05B Materials
The neoprene sheet must comply with the specifications for neoprene in section 51-2.04B.
The neoprene adhesive must comply with Federal Specification MMM-A-121.
The protective board must be at least 1/2-inch-thick wood or fiberboard that is at least 4 ft long and the width shown.
The neoprene sheet must be smooth and free from pin holes or surface blemishes and show no sign of delamination.
51-2.05C Construction
Join neoprene sheets as follows:
1. Lap the sheets at least 12 inches.
2. Apply the adhesive to both faces at the manufacturer's recommended rate.
3. Let the adhesive dry to an aggressive tack.
4. Bring the sheets together and roll in both directions to obtain a tight bond.
Abrasive blast clean the concrete surfaces to receive a strip waterstop. Allow the cleaned surfaces to air dry 24 hours before applying the adhesive.
Surfaces where adhesive is to be applied must have a cloth finish or a buffed finish. Surfaces must be clean and dry when the adhesive is applied.
Apply the adhesive to the concrete and neoprene sheet at the manufacturer's recommended rate. Let the adhesive dry to an aggressive tack. Apply the sheet to the concrete surface and roll in both directions to obtain a tight bond.
Completely cover the installed strip waterstops with 1 layer of protective board attached with adhesive. The protective board must remain in place until backfilling is complete.
51-2.05D Payment
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51-3 BEARINGS
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