Standard Specifications

SECTION 02620

PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE
SANITARY MANHOLES

PART 1.00 GENERAL

1.01 DECRIPTION

A. Work included:
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required
and install all precast concrete units including tops in accordance with the Drawings and
these Specifications.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Unit Masonry
B. Miscellaneous Materials
C. Water Tight Joints

1.03 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM A-185 Steel Welded Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement
2. ASTM C33 Concrete Aggregates
3. ASTM C39 Compressive Strength Cylinder Specimens
4. ASTM C478 Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
5. ASTM C497 Testing of Manhole Sections
6. ASTM C990 Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections
Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
7. ASTM C1244 Standard Test Method for Concrete Sewer Manholes by the
Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test
B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):
1. AASHTO M55- Steel Welded Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement
2. AASHTO M199 Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
3. AASHTO M198 Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes and Precast Box
Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
4. AASHTO T22 Compressive Strength Cylinder Specimens
5. AASHTO T280 Testing of Manhole Sections
C. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA):
1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.27 Steps and Ladders
D. State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT):
1. Form 815 and Supplements

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section 01340. Show
pertinent dimensions, steel, and concrete strength
B. Quality Control Submittals: Submit manufacturers certification indicating compliance
with specified performance and design requirements.
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C. Test Reports: Submit test reports for concrete strength under provisions of Section 01410.


1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with provisions of Section 01610.
B. Delivery of new product.
C. Store units in an upright position.


PART 2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Precast Manholes: Connecticut Precast Corporation, Monroe, CT (203) 268-8688 or
equivalent.
B. Manholes Frames and Covers: Campbell Foundry, North Haven, CT or equivalent.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Manhole Bases: Bases shall have a monolithic base slab with riser barrel conforming to
ASTM C478, AASHTO M199, and designed for AASHTO H20 loading.
B. Manhole Risers: Riser sections shall have a minimum 5 wall for 48 diameter, 6 wall
for 60 diameter, 7 wall for 72 diameter, 8 wall for 84 diameter, 9 wall for 96
diameter, 11 wall for 120 diameter, and 12 wall for 144 diameter and conform to
ASTM C478 and AASHTO M199.
C. Manhole Top Slabs: Top Slabs shall have a minimum thickness of 8 and conform to
ASTM C478 and designed for AASHTO H20 loading.
D. Manhole Steps: Manhole steps shall be diameter steel reinforced copolymer
polypropylene conforming to ASTM C478, AASHTO M-199 and OSHA 29 CFR
1910.27. Steps shall be placed in vertical alignment in preformed holes as per step
manufactures instructions. The steps shall resist a pullout force of over 1500 lbs. Eng lugs
shall have a reflecting material insert.
E. Concrete: Concrete shall air entrained in accordance with CTDOT specifications and
have a minimum concrete compressive strength of 4,000 PSI at 28 days. Concrete shall
be placed in forms and vibrated in such a manner to make a dense uniform product.
Concrete shall have a minimum density of 150 PSI and absorption of 5%-8%.
F. Coating: Exterior surfaces of manholes shall have two coats of an approved asphalt
coating applied according to manufactures recommendations. An alternate to the exterior
coating shall be a concrete admixture that is applied to the concrete with batching and
demonstrates a reduction in water absorption below five percent.
G. Pipe Connections: Pipes shall be connected to the manhole walls using an approved
flexible sleeve. Approved connections shall be Press-Seal Corporation, Kor-N-Seal by
NPC, Inc., A-Lok or Z-Lok by A-Lok Products, or approved equal conforming to ASTM
C990.
H. The Engineer prior to use shall approve Extension/adapter rings.
I. Joint Sealant: Joint sealant shall be an approved butyl rubber conforming to ASTM C478
and ASTM C990.



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PART 3.00 EXECUTION

2.01 INSTALLATION

A. The manholes shall be constructed according to the sizes shown on the Drawings and as
specified herein. Install at elevations and locations on the Drawings or as otherwise
directed by the Engineer.
B. Place the Precast base units on a granular sub base with a minimum thickness of six
inches after compaction or of greater thickness and compaction if specified elsewhere.
The granular sub base shall be check for level prior to setting.
C. Pipe openings shall be sealed by the Contractor with cement mortar and shall be sized to
accept pipes of the specified size(s) and material(s).
D. After setting of precast base section, the joint shall be clean free of dirt or other
unsuitable materials. A butyl joint sealant conforming to ASTM C990 shall be applied to
the joint area and then the next precast section installed. Set all sections in plum. When
setting sections ensure that the manhole steps are set in vertical alignment. After two
sections are joined together. The interior and exterior of the joints shall be grouted.
E. Joining Pipe to Manholes
1. If manhole base sections are equipped with flexible sleeves, slide pipe through
sleeve until the end of the pipe is flush with the inside wall of manhole. Install
and secure sleeve to pipe with stainless steel clamp is required. If flexible sleeve
is a compression type, such as A-Lok type, no external stainless steel clamp is
required.
2. If the joint is a grouted joint, place pipe through hole in manhole base section
until end of pipe is flush with inside wall of manhole. Place a water stop device
on the pipe. Mix and place concrete all around pipe, to full manhole wall
thickness. Make a watertight joint.
F. Plug holes, in the concrete sections made for handling with a non-shrink grout and/or the
rubber plugs.
G. Install tops according the Drawings at finished grade. Adjust to grade with brick or
masonry conforming to ASTM C32 or pre-approved precast grade rings.


2.02 FIELD TESTING

A. General: Provide all equipment and personnel necessary, and make all tests required to
demonstrate that the work of this section has been completed in strict accordance with the
design and the specified requirements.
B. Inspection: All units shall be inspected to be sound. There shall be no visible leakage
through the walls or pipe connections.
C. Testing: Testing on Sanitary Precast Concrete Manholes shall be by Vacuum Testing in
accordance with ASTM C1244. All vacuum testing shall be preformed prior to
backfilling of manhole. The test procedure shall be as follows:
1. Plug, seal, and brace all pipes entering the manhole to prevent them from
dislodging during the test. Pipe plugs shall be installed beyond boot seals.
2. Firmly secure vacuum testing equipment to manhole as per recommendations.
3. Start vacuum and seal and necessary leaks around the testing equipment bladder.
4. Attain a vacuum of 10 Hg.
5. Time pressure drop to 9 Hg. Record time. If time to drop 1 Hg is less than 1
minute, manhole shall be passed. If manhole does not pass, the Contractor shall
locate leak(s) and repair and retest until satisfactory.
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6. Release Vacuum and backfill manhole in accordance with specifications herein.
D. Repair: Any defect found shall be repaired as approved by the Engineer. The repair
method shall be of sound principle to ensure compliance with this specification.


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SECTION 02722

PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE
STORM MANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS


PART 1.00 GENERAL

1.01 DECRIPTION

A. Work included:
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required
and install all precast concrete units including tops in accordance with the Drawings and
these Specifications.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Unit Masonry
B. Miscellaneous Materials
C. Water Tight Joints

1.03 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
1. ASTM A-185 Steel Welded Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement
2. ASTM C33 Concrete Aggregates
3. ASTM C39 Compressive Strength Cylinder Specimens
4. ASTM C478 Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
5. ASTM C497 Testing of Manhole Sections
6. ASTM C990 Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections
Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):
1. AASHTO M55- Steel Welded Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement
2. AASHTO M199 Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
3. AASHTO M198 Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes and Precast Box
Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
4. AASHTO T22 Compressive Strength Cylinder Specimens
5. AASHTO T280 Testing of Manhole Sections
C. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA):
1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.27 Steps and Ladders
D. State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT):
1. Form 815 and Supplements

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section 01340. Show
pertinent dimensions, steel, and concrete strength
B. Quality Control Submittals: Submit manufacturers certification indicating compliance
with specified performance and design requirements.

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C. Test Reports: Submit test reports for concrete strength under provisions of Section 01410.


1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with provisions of Section 01610.
B. Delivery of new product.
C. Store units in an upright position.


PART 2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Precast Manholes: Connecticut Precast Corporation, Monroe, CT (203) 268-8688 or
equivalent.
B. Manholes Frames and Covers: Campbell Foundry, North Haven, CT or equivalent.
C. Catch Basins: Connecticut Precast Corporation, Monroe, CT (203) 268-8688 or
equivalent.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Manhole Bases: Bases shall have a monolithic base slab with riser barrel conforming to
ASTM C478, AASHTO M199, and designed for AASHTO H20 loading.
B. Manhole Risers: Riser sections shall have a minimum 5 wall for 48 diameter, 6 wall
for 60 diameter, 7 wall for 72 diameter, 8 wall for 84 diameter, 9 wall for 96
diameter, 11 wall for 120 diameter, and 12 wall for 144 diameter and conform to
ASTM C478 and AASHTO M199.
C. Manhole Top Slabs: Top Slabs shall have a minimum thickness of 8 and conform to
ASTM C478 and designed for AASHTO H20 loading.
D. Manhole Steps: Manhole steps shall be diameter steel reinforced copolymer
polypropylene conforming to ASTM C478, AASHTO M-199 and OSHA 29 CFR
1910.27. Steps shall be placed in vertical alignment in preformed holes as per step
manufactures instructions. The steps shall resist a pullout force of over 1500 lbs. Eng lugs
shall have a reflecting material insert.
E. Concrete: Concrete shall air entrained in accordance with CTDOT specifications and
have a minimum concrete compressive strength of 4,000 PSI at 28 days. Concrete shall
be placed in forms and vibrated in such a manner to make a dense uniform product.
F. Catch Basins: Catch Basin shall be of size as indicated on Drawings. Standard Catch
Basin shall be as shown on CTDOT Specification Drawings 507H. The minimum wall
thickness shall be six inches with a shiplap joint. All knockouts in riser walls shall be
steel reinforced.
G. Catch Basin Tops: Catch Basin Tops shall be as indicated on Drawings. Concrete Tops
shall be manufactured in accordance with CTDOT Form 815 Specifications and as
manufactured by Connecticut Precast Corp. All Catch Basin Frames and Grates shall be
galvanized steel or cast iron in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section
M.06.03 of Form 815.
H. The Engineer prior to use shall approve Extension/adapter rings.




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PART 3.00 EXECUTION

2.01 INSTALLATION

A. The manholes and catch basins shall be constructed according to the sizes shown on the
Drawings and as specified herein. Install at elevations and locations on the Drawings or
as otherwise directed by the Engineer.
B. Place the Precast base units on a granular sub base with a minimum thickness of six
inches after compaction or of greater thickness and compaction if specified elsewhere.
The granular sub base shall be check for level prior to setting.
C. Pipe openings shall be sealed by the Contractor with cement mortar and shall be sized to
accept pipes of the specified size(s) and material(s).
D. After setting of precast base section, the joint shall be clean free of dirt or other
unsuitable materials. A butyl joint sealant conforming to ASTM C990 shall be applied to
the joint area and then the next precast section installed. Set all sections in plum. When
setting sections ensure that the manhole steps are set in vertical alignment.
E. Plug holes, in the concrete sections made for handling with a non-shrink grout and/or the
rubber plugs.
F. Install tops according the Drawings at finished grade. Adjust to grade with brick or
masonry conforming to ASTM C32 or pre-approved precast grade rings.


2.02 FIELD TESTING

A. General: Provide all equipment and personnel necessary, and make all tests required to
demonstrate that the work of this section has been completed in strict accordance with the
design and the specified requirements.
B. Inspection: All units shall be inspected to be sound. There shall be no visible leakage
through the walls or pipe connections.
C. Repair: Any defect found shall be repaired as approved by the Engineer. The repair
method shall be of sound principle to ensure compliance with this specification.


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