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C. Give sidewalks a brush finish, unless noted otherwise. Score sidewalks at a spacing equal tothe width of the walk and edge on each side using a tool with a radius of approximately 1/4inch.D. Floor Hardener:1. Areas and application rates for the floor hardener shall be as indicated on the plans.2. Contractor must obtain field technical assistance from the floor hardener manufacturerto insure the installation complies with the manufacturer’s recommendations andprocedures. Sufficient notice must be given to the manufacturer’s representative for thesite visit.3. Installation, finishing and curing of the concrete after the application of the floorhardener shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.E. Finishing in Hot, Dry Weather: During periods of high temperature and/or low humidity,take extreme care in finishing the slabs to eliminate initial shrinkage cracks. Following theinitial set of concrete, but while the concrete is still “green” continue to finish as required toremove shrinkage cracks which may occur. In hot, dry weather, keep a cement finisher onthe job following normal finishing operations for a sufficient length of time to insure theremoval of initial shrinkage cracks.3.08 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMSA. Normal Shrinkage Grouting:1. Prior to grout application, thoroughly clean the surface of all foreign matter and wetdown. Thoroughly clean the foundation and the forms set in place and securely anchor,with holes or cracks in forms caulked with rags, cotton waste or dry sand mixture toprevent the loss of grout. The necessary materials and tools shall be on hand beforestarting grouting operations. Concrete shall be damp when the grout is poured, butshall not have excess water to dilute the grout.2. After wetting and just prior to grouting, sprinkle the surface lightly with cement toimprove the bond between the grout and the surface.3. After mixing, quickly and continuously place the grout to avoid overworking, segregationand breaking down of the initial set. Mix and place the grout according to themanufacturer’s recommendations. Cure grout using wet curing method for concrete.Grout shall receive a steel trowel finish.B. Non-Shrink Grout:1. Obtain field technical assistance from the Grout manufacturer, as required, to insurethat grout mixing and installation comply with the manufacturer’s recommendationsand procedures.2. Saturate the foundation for non-shrink grouts 24 hours before installation and clear ofexcess water. Free baseplates or bedplates of oil, grease, laitance and other foreignsubstances.3. Place grout according to the manufacturer’s directions so that spaces and cavities belowthe top of the baseplates and bedplates are completely filled. Provide forms wherestructural components of the baseplates or bedplates do not confine the grout. WhereCast-In-Place Concrete 03 30 00 - 25CMD11269 – Ward County Transmission System Expansion – Contract C6 – Below Slab TPS, OPS, and WPS