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June 2002
PIP STS03600
Nonshrink Cementitious Grout Specification
This Practice is subject to revision at any time by the responsible Function Team and
will be reviewed every 5 years. This Practice will be revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn.
Information on whether this Practice has been revised may be found at www.pip.org.
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PRINTING HISTORY
November 1996
Issued
June 2002
Complete Revision
Not printed with State funds
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PIP STS03600
Cementitious Grout Specification
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................. 2
1.2 Scope................................................. 2
2. References ................................... 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices ................ 2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards .......... 2
2.3 Government Regulations ................... 2
3. Definitions .................................... 3
4. General ......................................... 3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5. Products ....................................... 4
5.1 Materials ............................................ 4
5.2 Mixing Water...................................... 5
6. Execution...................................... 5
6.1 Application ......................................... 5
6.2 Preparation ........................................ 5
6.3 Installation of Grout............................ 6
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1.
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Introduction
1.1
Purpose
This Practice provides the contractor with a specification for the supply and
installation of non-shrink cementitious grout for equipment and structural column
base plates. Refer to PIP STS03601 for epoxy grout specifications.
1.2
Scope
1.2.1
The contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and supervision
and shall perform all operations necessary for the formwork, proper mixing,
placing, finishing, and curing of nonshrink cementitious grout, hereafter
referred to as grout, where indicated by the contract documents.
1.2.2
2.
References
When adopted in this Practice or in the contract documents, the latest edition of the
following codes, standards, specifications, and references in effect on the date of contract
award shall be used, except as otherwise specified. Short titles will be used herein when
appropriate.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Government Regulations
Federal standards and instructions of the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), including any additional requirements by state or local
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agencies that have jurisdiction where the grout is to be installed, shall apply,
including the following:
Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA Part 1910
3.
Definitions
buyer: The party who awards the contract to the contractor. The buyer may be the owner or
the owners authorized agent.
buyers inspector: The authorized representative of the buyer with authority to act in the
interest of, and on behalf of, the buyer in all quality assurance matters
contractor: The party responsible for the supply and installation of the grout. Unless
otherwise noted, the term contractor shall apply also to the contractors subcontractor(s)
and/or vendors.
contract documents: Any and all documents, including design drawings, that the buyer has
transmitted or otherwise communicated, either by incorporation or by reference, and made
part of the legal contract agreement or purchase order agreement between the buyer and the
contractor
manufacturer: The party that produces and warrants the performance of the product
4.
General
4.1
The contractor shall be solely responsible for the quality control of all
contractor-supplied materials, installations, and workmanship, including
those items or installations supplied by any of the contractors
subcontractors or vendors.
4.1.2
4.1.3
The buyer reserves the right to make inspections at any time during mixing
of the materials and during execution of all grout work.
4.1.4
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Testing
4.2.1
4.3
4.4
Submittals
4.3.1
4.3.2
At least 15 days before installation, the contractor shall submit to the buyer,
for review and acceptance, a written quality control program describing in
detail how compliance with this Practice will be ensured. The program shall
include procedures for all forming, handling, mixing, placement, locating
joints, including joint details, curing, testing, and inspection.
4.3.3
Safety
The contractor shall comply with the safety requirements specified in the contract
documents and also as recommended by the manufacturer.
5.
Products
5.1
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Materials
5.1.1
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5.2
5.1.3
Compressive strength shall meet the requirements of ASTM C1107 and shall
not be less than the compressive strength of the foundation.
5.1.4
5.1.5
Mixing Water
Mixing water shall be potable and free of oils, acids, alkalines, organics, and other
deleterious materials.
6.
Execution
6.1
Application
Grout thickness for column base plates and equipment supports shall be as shown in
the contract documents.
6.2
Preparation
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
Concrete surfaces in contact with the grout shall be saturated with clean
water before grout placement. The surface of the concrete shall be damp but
free from standing water.
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6.2.6
6.3
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Installation of Grout
6.3.1
6.3.2
Grout may be dry packed, flowed, or pumped into place as permitted by the
manufacturers written instructions for the specific grout being installed. For
some grouts, particular installation methods are restricted or prohibited by
the grout manufacturer. Therefore, manufacturers written instructions shall
be strictly followed.
6.3.3
All grout shall be placed in only one direction to prevent trapping air.
Grouting shall be quick and continuous to avoid segregation, bleeding, or
premature initial set.
6.3.4
6.3.5
The grout shall be cut back to the lower edge of the baseplate after it has
reached its initial set. The cutback shall be at a 45 angle, unless otherwise
indicated in the contract documents.
6.3.6
Grout shall be stored, mixed, placed, and cured at temperature ranges that
are consistent with the manufacturers recommendations.
6.3.7
6.3.8
If grout must be placed through grout holes, it shall be placed from one hole
continuously until the grout has passed a second hole. A liquid head pressure
shall be maintained at the first access hole until a head pressure has been
established at the next hole. Grout placement shall continue from the next
hole in a similar fashion.