Specifications
General Construction
Part B – Specification and Response Requirements
Annexure 2- Minimum Design & Construction Specification
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3.3.4.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 30
3.3.4.2 Special Requirements for Bath and similar Risers: ..................................................................... 31
3.3.4.3 Perimeter Protection ................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.5 Concrete Mix ....................................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 31
3.3.5.2 Concrete Class ............................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.5.3 Delivery of Pre-Mixed Concrete ................................................................................................. 31
3.3.5.4 Site Mixed Concrete .................................................................................................................... 31
3.3.6 Tests ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.7 Formwork............................................................................................................................................. 32
3.3.7.1 Generally ..................................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.7.2 Treatment .................................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.7.3 Stripping ...................................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.7.4 Stripped Surfaces ........................................................................................................................ 32
3.3.8 Reinforcement Generally ..................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.8.1 General Conditions ...................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.8.2 Lapping ....................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.8.3 Cover ........................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.9 Preparation Before Pour ....................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.9.1 Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.9.1 Joining To Existing Slabs ............................................................................................................ 33
3.3.9.3 Items to be in Position ................................................................................................................. 33
3.3.10 Paving (Including Driveways) ......................................................................................................... 33
3.3.10.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 33
3.3.10.2 Finished Levels ........................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.10.3 Tooled Joints ............................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.11 Floor Finished Levels ...................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.12 Type of Concrete Works .................................................................................................................. 34
3.3.12.1 Footings ....................................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.12.2 Steps, Landings and Ramps .................................................................................................... 35
3.3.12.3 Perimeter Paving ......................................................................................................................... 35
3.3.12.3 Driveway Paving..................................................................................................................... 35
3.3.13 Construction Details ........................................................................................................................ 35
3.3.13.1 Dowelled Construction Joints (DCJ) ........................................................................................... 35
3.3.13.2 Sealant to DCJ ............................................................................................................................. 36
3.3.13.3 Separation of Paving ................................................................................................................... 36
3.3.13.4 Crossovers ................................................................................................................................... 36
3.3.14 Concrete Finishes ............................................................................................................................ 36
3.3.14.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 36
3.3.14.2 Surface to be Tiled .................................................................................................................. 36
3.3.14.3 Surface to be Topped.................................................................................................................. 36
3.3.15 Placing Concrete .............................................................................................................................. 36
3.3.15.1 Generally ..................................................................................................................................... 36
3.3.15.2 Severe Weather Conditions ......................................................................................................... 37
3.3.16 Protection And Curing ..................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.16.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 37
3.3.16.2 Retention of Bond ....................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.16.3 Additional Protection .............................................................................................................. 37
3.3.17 Rainwater Tank Stand ..................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.17.1 Tank Stand for Rainwater tank plumbed to toilets (usually 1000 Litres) .................................... 38
3.3.17.2 Tank Stand for Detention tank .................................................................................................... 38
3.3.18 Reinstatement .................................................................................................................................. 38
3.4 MASONRY CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................ 38
3.4.1 Workmanship And Materials ............................................................................................................... 38
3.4.1.1 Standard of Workmanship and Materials .................................................................................... 38
3.4.2 Masonry Units ...................................................................................................................................... 38
3.4.2.1 Uniformity ................................................................................................................................... 38
3.4.2.2 Clay Bricks .................................................................................................................................. 39
3.4.2.3 Concrete Blocks & Bricks ........................................................................................................... 39