SUGGESTED MASTER SPECIFICATION SECTION 03 15 13 WATERSTOPS (PVC, TPER, Non-Bentonite Hydrophilic, Bentonite Hydrophilic, Non-Hydrophilic) PART 1: GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Provision of waterstop embedded in concrete and spanning control, expansion, and/or construction joints to create a continuous diaphragm to prevent fluid migration. B. Non-metallic PVC waterstops for use in concrete joints subject to water, chlorinated water, seawater and many waterborne chemicals. 1.02 REFERENCES A. Durajoint® PVC Waterstop, Durajoint TPER Waterstop, Durajoint Arctic Grade PVC Waterstop 1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: CRD-C 572-74 2. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) o Section 031000-Concrete Forms and Accessories o Section 033000-Cast In Place Concrete 3. Bureau of Reclamation: C-902 4. Canadian General Standards Board: 41-GP-35M Types 1 & 3 B. Durajoint® DURA-Tite (Chloroprene Rubber Hydrophilic), Durajoint® EXPAND-Tite (Bentonite Hydrophilic), Durajoint SEAL-Tite (Non-Hydrophilic) 1. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: CRD-C 572-74 2. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Waterstop manufacturer shall demonstrate five years (minimum) continuous successful experience in production of waterstop. 1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Store/Cover waterstops to protect from elements such as sun, dust, and oils. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.01 PVC WATERSTOPS FOR EXPANSION JOINTS, CONTRACTION JOINTS AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS A. Provide flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waterstop profile(s) as manufactured by DCA Construction Products, (fill in profile type [s] and number [s]) B. The PVC waterstop shall be extruded from an elastomeric plastic material of which basic resin is prime, virgin polyvinyl chloride. C. Color: Concrete Gray w/UV inhibitors. D. Performance Requirements: Physical Properties - PVC Tensile Strength Ultimate Elongation Specific Gravity Stiffness in Flexure Tear Resistance Ozone Resistance Low Temperature Brittleness Hardness Shore A15 Water Absorption US Army Corps of Engineers Accelerated Extraction Ultimate Elongation Tensile Strength Effects of Alkali Loss Weight Gain Weight Hardness Change
Test Method ASTM D638 ASTM D638 ASTM D792 ASTM D747 ASTM D624 ASTM D1149 ASTM D746 ASTM D2240 ASTM D570 --CRD-C 572 Par 7.1 Par 7.1 CRD-C 572 Par 7.2 Par 7.2 ---
USACE Required Values Not less than 1750 Not less than 300% --Not less than 600 psi ----Low Temp Pass at -35°F/-37°C --------Not less than 280% Not less than 1500 psi --No less than .10 weight loss No more than .25 weight gain Not more than +/-5 change
Competitor Test Values 2000 psi 350% 1.38 700 psi 300 lbs./in. N/A Passed 79 ± 3 0.15% ----300% 1600 psi ---0.10 +0.25 +/-5 Points
Durajoint Test Values 2395 374% min. 1.36 2374 psi min. 310 lbs./in. min. Passed Passed 76 0.11% ----383% 1808 psi min. --No Change 0.17% +5