Report Specimens.
1.4 UNIT PRICE-MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A. Lightweight, Geo-Synthetic Fill.
1, Basis of Measurement: By cubic yard (cubic meter).
2. Basis of Payment: Includes supplying fill materials, stockpiling, placing and
anchoring.
1.5 SUBMI I I ALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1, Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3. Installation methods.
C. Shop Drawings: Showing the following:
1. Profile and section view of the proposed embankment.
2. Size,type, location and orientation of all Geofoam blocks.
3. Location and type of connectors.
4. Ballasting or guying techniques.
5. Placement sequence and methods.
D. Verification Samples: For each product specified, two samples, minimum size 4
inches (102 mm) square, representing actual product.
E. Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed the following:
1. Manufacturer's test reports showing the physical properties and standards for •
the products specified as tested in accordance with ASTM D 7557.
2. Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance for the first 100 yd (376 m3)and for
every 1500 yd3(1147 m3)thereafter of Geofoam before product is delivered to
the site.
3. Computer generated stress-strain data and the accompanying curves from
compressive testing. Curves and/or data shall clearly indicate the stress at 1 •
percent strain and the modulus of elasticity.
4. Each delivery shall have the compression test data for each lot attached with
the delivery paperwork.
5. Certificate of Compliance shall include current inspection reports showing that
the Geofoam manufacturer is in compliance with a UL follow-up service
program for both flame and physical properties.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer with a minimum of 5 years documented
experience in the manufacture of lightweight, geo-synthetic fill. Manufacturer must
also have a UL classification in category BRYX. Manufacturer must also maintain a
UL classification in category QORW that ensures physical properties in accordance
with ASTM D 6817. Third-party certifications that only include ASTM C 578 physical
properties will not be considered as an alternative equal and will be rejected.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Handle and store products in accordance the manufacturer's recommendations until
ready for installation.
B. Prevent damage to the Geofoam blocks during delivery, storage, and construction.
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C Geo-Synthetic Fill thais anticipated to be exposed to sunlight for more than six
months shall be covered with an opaque materialhopewentultravidek|ight
degradation. Remove material that is exposed for excessive period beyond six
months.
D. Protect the Geo-Synthetic Fill from: organic solvents such as acetone, benzono, and
paint thinner; petroleum based solvents such as gasoline and diesel fuel; and open
flames.
E Geo-Synthetic Fill should be considered combustible and should not be exposed to
open flame or any source of ignition.
1.8 SEQUENCING
A. Ensure that placement drawings and other information required for installation of
products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption
of construction progress.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Insulfoam, a Carlisle Company,which is located at: 6004
N. Westgate Blvd. Suite 128; Tacoma,VVA0O4O8; Toll Free Tel: 8UO'248'S995; Tel:
253'572'5111; Fax:425'251'84O5; Email: request info(info@insu|/oam.cnm);Web:
B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section
2.2 MATERIALS
AGeo-Synthetic Fill: InsulFoam GF shall conform to ASTM 06817 and may be
fabricated using material with recycled content. Blocks shall have a height of at least
36 inches(.91 m), a width of at least 48 inches(1.22 m), and lenhof at least 96
inches (244 m). Blocks shall be within tolerances of 0.5 percentof respectiveh .
width and length dimensions.Additional field and/or shop trimming and cutting shall
be required as necessitateby the geometof the fill being constructed.
1. Type EPS12: Physical Properties shall be as follows:
a. Density shall be a minimum of 0.70 lb/ft3(11.2 kg/m3), when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 1622.
b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum of
2.2 psi (15 kPa)when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1621.
c. Flexural Strenth shallb a minimum of 10.0 psi(69 kPa)when tested in
accordance with ASTM C 203,
d. Elastic Modulus shall be a minimum of 220 psi(1500 kPA)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203
e. Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 24.0 percent when tested
ewith ASTM C2883.
L . T e Ej1C4 Physical Properties when tested in accordance with ASTM D
6817 shall be:
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a. Density shall be a minimum of 0.90 lb/ft3(14.4 kg/m3)when tested in
accordance with ASTM 0 1622.
b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum of
3.6 psi (25 kPa)when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1621.
c. Flexural Strength shall baaminimum of25.Dpsi (172 kPa)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203.
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d. Elastic Modulus shaH be a minimum of 360 psi (2500 kPA)when tested
in accorancewiMhASTNC2O3.
e. Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 240 percent when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 2863.
3 Type EPS19: Physical Properties when tested in accordance with ASTM D
6817 shall be:
a Density shall beaminimum of1.15|b/#3 (184kghn3). when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 1622.
b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum of
5.8 psi (40 kPa)when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1621,
o, Flexural Strength shall be a minimum of 30.0 psi (207 kPa)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203.
d. Elastic Modulus shall be a minimum of 580 psi (4000 kPA)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203.
e. Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 24.0 percent when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 2863.
4. Type EPS22: Physical Properties when tested in accordance with ASTM D
6817 shall be:
a. Density shall be a minimum of 1 35 lb/ft3(21.6 kg/m3)when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 1622.
b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum of
7.3psi (50kPa)when tested inaccordance with ASTM D1821.
c. Floxural Strength shall be a minimum of 40.0 psi (276 kPa)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203.
d. Elastic Modulus shall be a minimum of 730 psi (5000 kPA)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203.
e. Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 24.0 percent when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 2863.
5. Type EPG29: Physical Properties when tested in accordance with ASTM D
6817 shall be:
a. Density shall beaminimum of1.80|b/ft3 (28.8kg/n3). when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 1622.
b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum of
10.9psi (75kPa)when tested inaccordance with ASTM Q1S21.
c. Flexural Strength shall beaminimum of5OOpsi (345 kPa)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203.
d. Elastic Modulus shall be a minimum of 1090 psi (7500 kPA)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203,
e. Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 24.0 percent when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 2863.
6 Type EPS39: Physical Properties when tested in accordance with ASTM D
6817 shall be:
a. Density shall be a minimum of 2.40 lb/ft3 (38.4 kg/m3), when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 1622.
b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum of
15.Dpsi (1D3kPa)when tested inaccordance with ASTM D1S21,
c. Flexural Strength shall be a minimum of 60.0 psi (414 kPa)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203.
U Elastic Modulus shall be a minimum of 1500 psi (10300 kPA)when
tested in accordance with ASTM C 203.
e Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 24.0 percent when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 2863.
7Type EPS46: Physical Properties when tested in accordance with ASTM D
6817 shall be:
a. Density shall beaminimum of285|bi#3 (457kgAn3). when tested in
accordance with ASTM D 1622,
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b. Compressive Resistance at 1 percent deformation shall be a minimum of
18.6 psi (128 kPa)when tested in accordance with ASTM D 1621.
c. Flexural Strength shall be a minimum of 75.0 psi (517 kPa)when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 203,
d. Elastic Modulus shall be a minimum of 1860 psi (12800 kPA)when
tested in accordance with ASTM C 203.
e. Oxygen Index shall have a minimum volume of 24.0 percent when tested
in accordance with ASTM C 2863.
B Connectors: Connectors shall be galvanized steel multi-barbed connectors or a
urethane adhesive as recommended by the manufacturer. Each connector shall have
a lateral holding strength of at least 60 lbs(27.22 kg)when tested with an EPS15
Geofoam.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared,
B. Clear and grub site as specified in Section 02230.
C. Dewater site as specified in Section 02240.
D. Verify that the grade on which the Geofoam fill will be placed is graded to the
elevations indicated on the Drawings and that the finish-grade is smooth and free from
holes and protruding objects as specified in Section 02315,
E. Verify that an 8 inch (200 mm)sand blanket leveling pad and drainage blanket is
constructed over the prepared grade as specified in Section 02315.
F. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of
unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B. Prepare surfaces for uniform bearing using the methods recommended by the
manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project
conditions.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Geo-Synthetic Fill fill shall be placed to the lines and grades shown in the Drawings
and as directed by the Engineer.The surface of a layer of Geo-Synthetic Fill blocks to
receive additional Geo-Synthetic Fill blocks shall be constructed with a variation in
surface tolerance of no more than 0.05 feet (15 mm)in any 10 foot(3 m) interval
C All blocks shall accurately fit relative to adjacent blocks. No gaps greater than 0,07
feet(20 mm)will be allowed on vertical joints.
ID. Finished surfaces of the Geo-Synthetic Fill immediately beneath pavement sections
shall be constructed to within the tolerance of zero to minus 60 mm (0.20 ft)of the
indicated grade.
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E Finished surfaces of the Geo-Synthetic Fill on side slopes that receive soil cover shall
be constructed to within a tolerance of plus 030 feet(S0mm)tominus 0.38feet(9O
mm)of the indicated grade.
F. Blocks placed in a row in a particular layer shall be offset 2.0 feet (0.6 m)relative to
blocks placed in adjacent rows of the same layer as shown on the Drawing. In order to
avoid continuous joints, each subsequent layer of blocks shall be rotated on the
horizontal plane 90 degrees from the direction of placement of the previous layer
placed.
G. When needed to prevent blocks sliding during embankment construction, |nuu|Ghp
galvanized steel multi-barbed connector plates from Insulfoam or urethane adhesive
should be placed between horizontal layers of blocks. Install a minimum of 2
connectors for each 4 feet(1.22 m) by 8 feet(2,44 m)section of Geofoam material or
as shown on plans or directed by the Engineer. Press firmly into the rigid foam until the
connector is flush with the surface. Position the next foam block as specified and seat
firmly before placing subsequent blocks.
H Blocks shall be cut using a hot wire.
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Because of the light unit-weight of the geofoam fill, provide temporary weighting
and/or guying as necessary until all the blocks are built into a homogeneous mass,
and the pavement section as well as any soil cover are in place
J. Embankment over the side slopes of Geo-Synthetic fills shall be placed starting at the
bottom of the slope in such a manner to prevent damage to the fill. Finished
Geo-Synthetic Fill on side slopes shall have a minimum of 2 feet (0,61 m)
embankment cover,
K Embankment material, in areas beyond the lateral distances necessary to protect
Geo-Synthetic Fill from damage, shall be compacted according to Section 03215,
L. During | ment of the load distribution slab over the top surface of the
Gee-Synthetic Fill, it is permissible to use rebar supports to support the reinforcing
steel during concrete placement.
3.4 PROTECTION
A. Protect installed products until completion of project.
B Repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion
END OF SECTION
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