Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
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Ambient temperature during concrete placement.
Type of fracture during the test.
• At the start of each day’s mixing, report any significant deviations from approved mix
designs including temperature, moisture and condition of aggregate.
• Certify each delivery ticket of concrete. Report type of concrete delivered, amount of
water added and time at which the cement and aggregate were loaded into the truck, and
time at which concrete was discharged from the truck.
3.07 Masonry Testing Specification
The Testing Specifications listed below shall be executed without deviation in accordance with the
Project Drawings and Specifications. Any discrepancies between these documents will be brought
to the immediate attention of the Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC Zone Construction Manager.
All reports shall be made on 8-1/2 x 11 white papers, suitable for photocopying and binding in
booklet form. All sheets shall have the Testing and Engineer’s letterhead (including phone number,
address and email address). Larger sheets shall be folded and bound into the booklet. Reports
shall include:
a. Date issued
b. Project title and number as it appears on the Contract Documents.
c. Name of the inspector
d. Name and seal of registered engineer in responsible charge.
e. Date and time of sampling or inspection.
f. Identification of product and specification section.
g. Location of sampling or inspection in the Project.
h. Type of inspection or test performed.
i. Date of test.
j. Results of test.
k. Indicate conformance or non-conformance with the Contract Document requirements and
provide Testing and Engineer’s interpretation of test or inspection results.
All tests and inspections not conforming to the Contract Documents shall be stamped with a red
stamp indicating non-0conrormance and distributed within 20 hours of discovery using the red letter
format attached to this document.
After each inspection or test, a report shall be distributed within three calendar days to:
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC Zone Construction Manager
SITE-Work Engineering Consultant
Developer or Contractor
Building Official
Architectural Consultant
1 copy
1 copy
3 copies
as Required
1 copy
3.08 Testing Services and Inspection Services for Masonry Shall Include:
Mortar Grout:
a. Conduct strength tests in accordance with ASTM C1090 (UBC Std 24 – 28)
• Take two strength samples for each 2500 square feet of masonry wall surface, for each
type of group placed each day.
• Create test samples by forming with wood surface on bottom and concrete block on sides.
The samples shall be 3 inches square and 8 inches high.
• Initial cure during first 48 hours. Protect samples from loss of moisture by covering with
wet cloth and keeping moist. Protect from freezing and variations in temperature. Record
maximum and minimum temperatures by using max. /min. thermometer.
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