SECTION 03 30 00

INTEGRAL WATERPROOFING OF CONCRETE

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PART 1 GENERAL
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SECTION INCLUDES

A.

Crystalline waterproofing admixture for concrete.

B.

Crystalline waterproofing treatment of construction joints between successive

concrete pours.

C.

The work of this section applies to concrete in the following locations:

1.
Water contact surfaces in treatment plant.
2.
Water storage tanks and reservoir.
3.
Tunnels, underground vaults, dry wells, and manholes.
4.
Parking structure.
5.
Swimming pool.
6.
_________.

RELATED SECTIONS

A.

Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

B.

Section 07 16 16 - Crystalline Waterproofing.

REFERENCES

A.

ACI 305R - Hot Weather Concreting.

B.

ACI 306R - Cold Weather Concreting.

C.

ACI 308 - Standard Practice for Curing Concrete.

D.

ASTM C 39/C 39M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
Concrete Specimens.

E.

ASTM C 309 - Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for

Curing Concrete.

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F.

ASTM C 666 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing
and Thawing.

G.

ASTM E 329 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or
Inspection of Materials Used in Construction.

H.

COE CRD-C 48 - Standard Test Method for Water Permeability of Concrete.

I.

NSF 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.

SUBMITTALS

A.

Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.

B.

Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1.
Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.
Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.
Installation methods.

C.

Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

D.

Closeout Submittals: Provide manufacturer's maintenance instructions that include

recommendations for periodic checking and adjustment of cable tension and
periodic cleaning and maintenance of all railing and infill components.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm with not less than 10 years experience

manufacturing crystalline waterproofing of the type specified, able to provide test
reports showing compliance with specified performance characteristics, and able to
provide on-site technical representation to advise on installation.

B.

Installer Qualifications: Experienced in work of the type specified in this section and
acceptable to waterproofing manufacturer.

C.

Preinstallation Meeting: Before installation, conduct a meeting with the Contractor,

waterproofing installer, installers of adjacent work and work penetrating
waterproofing, and the waterproofing manufacturer's representative to verify project
requirements, substrate conditions, manufacturer's installation instructions, and
manufacturer' warranty requirements; notify the Owner and Architect/Engineer at
least one week in advance of meeting.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with

identification labels intact.

B.

Store materials protected from exposure to harmful weather conditions and at

temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.

PROJECT CONDITIONS

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WARRANTY

A.

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Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within

limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products
under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard warranty document

executed by authorized company official; warranty period: ____ years commencing
on Date of Substantial Completion.

EXTRA MATERIALS

A.

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
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2.2

MANUFACTURERS

A.

Acceptable Manufacturer: Xypex Chemical Corp., which is located at: 13731

Mayfield Pl. ; Richmond, BC, Canada V6V 2G9; Toll Free Tel: 800-961-4477; Tel:
604-273-5265; Fax: 604-270-0451; Email: request info (info@xypex.com); Web:
www.xypex.com

B.

Substitutions: Not permitted.

C.

Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of

Section 01 60 00.

MATERIALS

A.

Waterproofing Admixture: Xypex Admix C-500, C-1000 or C-2000; proprietary

compound of Portland cement, silica sand and active chemicals; provide product
and mix ratio that produce concrete that complies with specified requirements in
Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete:

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SEM Analysis: Provide evidence of crystalline formation evidenced by scanning electron

microscope photographs.

2.4

Permeability: No measurable leakage through waterproofed concrete, when tested in

accordance with COE CRD-C 48 at 350 feet (106 m) of head or 150 psi (1034 kPa).

2.5

Chemical Resistance: Weight loss significantly less than control samples, when tested as
follows:

A.

Test specimens consisting of concrete made with admixture dosage rates (to weight
of cement) of 3 percent, 5 percent, and 7 percent, and a control sample prepared
without admixture.

B.

Immerse samples in sulfuric acid and weigh daily.

C.

When weight loss of control sample reaches 50 percent, stop test and weigh treated
samples.

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Compressive Strength: At least 10 percent increase in strength compared to samples

prepared without admixture, when tested in accordance with ASTM C 39/C 39M after 28
days.

2.7

Potable Water Contact Approval: NSF certification for use on structures holding potable
water, based on testing in accordance with NSF 61.

A.

Slurry Coat: Slurry of Xypex Concentrate; proprietary compound of Portland cement,

silica sand and active chemicals, mixed with water in proportions recommended by
manufacturer to achieve the specified coverage with application method used.
1.
Coverage: 2.0 lb/sq yd (1.09 kg/sq m).

PART 3 EXECUTION
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3.2

CONCRETE MIXING AND PLACING

A.

Comply with requirements of Section 03 30 00.

B.

Make and test trial mixes under project conditions to determine setting time and
strength of concrete; obtain manufacturer's recommendations regarding mix design,
project conditions, and dosage rate.

C.

Add waterproofing admixture at time of batching and blend thoroughly, following

manufacturer's instructions.

D.

In hot weather comply with ACI 305R; in cold weather comply with ACI 306R; use
monomolecular film (evaporation retardant) on slabs during hot, dry, or windy
conditions.

E.

Moist cure concrete in accordance with ACI 308; if moist curing is not possible, use
curing compound complying with ASTM C 309.

CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

A.

Comply with manufacturer's instructions, including technical bulletins, catalog

installation instructions, and product packaging labels.

B.

Verify substrate conditions installed as specified in Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place

Concrete, are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer'
instructions; do not install unless substrate and ambient air temperature are within
range acceptable to waterproofing manufacturer.

C.

Prepare surfaces to be treated in accordance with waterproofing manufacturer's

instructions.

D.

Clean laitance, dirt film, paint, coatings or other foreign matter harmful to the
performance of waterproofing from surfaces of cured concrete to be treated.

E.

Mix materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

F.

Wet cold joint surface and saturate with clean water to enhance the crystalline
formation process within concrete; remove excess surface water before application
of slurry coat.

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G.

Apply slurry coat uniformly with semi-stiff bristle brush or spray under conditions and
application rate recommended by manufacturer.

H.

Place subsequent pour while slurry coat is still green, but after reaching initial set.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

Do not cover admixture treated concrete with other construction until it has been
observed by manufacturer's field representative and Architect/Engineer.

B.

After removal of forms, patch and repair honeycombing, rock pockets, tie holes,
faulty construction joints, cold joints, and cracks using waterproofing admixture
manufacturer's recommended procedures.

C.

Manufacturer's Field Services: Provide manufacturer's field service consisting of

product use recommendations and periodic site visits for inspection of concrete
batching and product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

D.

Flood test areas that are capable of holding water after end of curing period.
1.
Plug or dam drains.
2.
Fill structures intended to hold liquids with water to within 1/2 inch (12.5 mm)
from top of waterproofed vertical surfaces.
3.
Test slabs by constructing temporary dams where necessary, at least 2 inches
(50 mm) high, and filling with 2 inches (50 mm) of water.
4.
Let water stand for 24 hours.
5.
Repair leaks and retest until no leaks are observed.

CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A.

Protect installed concrete from damage during construction.

B.

When backfilling occurs less than 7 days after installation, use moist backfill
material.

C.

Do not apply paint or other coatings for at least 21 days; before applying coatings
neutralize waterproofed surface as recommended by waterproofing manufacturer.
END OF SECTION

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