SECTION 03 10 00

CONCRETE FORMS AND ACCESSORIES

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. HDPE Plastic, single use round forms for cast-in-place concrete applications including the
following:
1. Concrete piers and footings.
2. Concrete light pole bases.
3. Concrete pour-in-place bollards.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

B. Manufacturer's Data: Product data sheets and installation instructions.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and

packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.

B. Store forms in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Store all product upright, and do
not allow the colored Ceme Tubes to roll on their side. Protect from abrasive abuse.

C. Protect forms during handling and erection to prevent damage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Ceme-Tube LLC, which is located at: 579 Schommer Dr.; Hudson,
WI 54016; Tel: 715-377-2133; Fax: 715-377-2135; Email:request info ([email protected]);
Web:www.cemetube.com

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60

00 - Product Requirements.

2.2 CONCRETE PIER FORMS

A. Round HDPE Plastic Forms for Piers and Footings: Standard Ceme-Tube by Ceme-Tube
with the following characteristics:

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 1. Material: Heavy duty seamless HDPE plastic, impervious to moisture, friction frost
heave, and job site abuse.
2. Appearance: Uniform smooth appearance, without spiral form lines.
3. Length: All diameters are 4 feet (1219 mm). in length. All models have an integral
collar to allow stacking together for additional length..
4. Diameter: 8 inch (203 mm).
5. Diameter: 10 inch (254 mm).
6. Diameter: 12 inch (305 mm).
7. Diameter: 18 inch (457 mm).
8. Diameter: 24 inch (610 mm).
9. Diameter: 30 inch (762 mm).
10. Diameter: Refer to the drawings.
11. Domed Cap:Match size of forming tube.
12. Integral Collar for Bracing and Stacking for Form Diameters up to 24 Inches: Integral
collar on one end shall allow units to be braced and stacked to produce piers or
footings up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall in one pour.
13. Integral Collar for Bracing and Stacking for Form Diameter of 30 Inches: Integral collar
on one end shall allow units to be braced and stacked to produce piers or footings up
to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall in one pour.

2.3 LIGHT POLE FOOTING FORMS

A. Round HDPE Plastic Forms for Light Pole Footings: Light Pole Ceme-Tube by Ceme-Tube
with the following characteristics:
1. Material: Heavy duty seamless HDPE plastic, impervious to moisture, and friction frost
heave.
2. Color: Caution Yellow.
3. Color: Architectural Bronze.
4. Color: Concrete Gray with granite fleck.
5. Color: Standard black color on below grade tubes. Heavy duty seamless HDPE
plastic, impervious to moisture, and friction frost heave.
6. Appearance: Uniform smooth appearance, without spiral form lines.
7. Length: All models are 4 feet (1219 mm). All models have an integral collar to allow
stacking together for additional length.
8. Diameter: 18 inch (457 mm), with a 15 inch (381 mm) diameter hole on top of the tube
to facilitate pouring, finishing and light pole installation.
9. Diameter: 24 inch (610 mm), with a 17 inch (432 mm) diameter hole on top of the tube
to facilitate pouring, finishing and light pole installation, with a collar at the top for
smooth concrete finishing.
10. Diameter: 30 inch (762 mm), with an 18 inch (457 mm) diameter hole on top of the
tube to facilitate pouring, finishing and light pole installation, and with vertical
corrugations for added strength.
11. Integral Collar for Bracing and Stacking for Form Diameters up to 18 Inches:Integral
collar on one end shall allow units to be braced and stacked to produce piers or
footings up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall in one pour.
12. Integral Collar for Bracing and Stacking for Form Diameters up to 24 Inches:Integral
collar on one end shall allow units to be braced and stacked to produce piers or
footings up to 20 feet (6 meters) tall in one pour.
13. Integral Collar for Bracing and Stacking for Form Diameter of 30 Inches: Integral collar
on one end shall allow units to be braced and stacked to produce piers or footings up
to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall in one pour.

2.4 BOLLARD FORMS

A. Round HDPE Forms for Bollards: Bollard Ceme-Tube with 8 inch (203 mm) diameter by
Ceme-Tube with the following characteristics:

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 1. Material: Reflective yellow color above grade and standard black color below grade,
heavy duty seamless HDPE plastic, impervious to moisture.
2. Appearance: Uniform smooth maintenance free appearance, without spiral form lines.
Comes with dome cap to finish installation after pouring.
3. Length: 4 feet (1219 mm) above grade yellow tube. Can be made taller by adding
additional yellow tubes. Below grade tube is 4 feet (102 mm). Can be made longer by
adding additional black below grade tubes.
4. Dome Cap: Included; match size of forming tube.
5. Finished upon filling with concrete and rebar.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas to receive forming tubes. Notify Architect if areas are not acceptable. Do not
begin erection until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Place and brace forming tubes in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Protect above grade "colored" Ceme Tubes from abrasive job site damage. Store upright,
and do not allow them to roll on their sides.

C. Erect forming tubes at locations and to elevations as indicated on the Drawings. Erect
forming tubes plumb. Bollard forming tubes can be trimmed to proper elevation after setting
and before filling with concrete.

D. Do not use forming tubes that are damaged or contain defects.

E. Use waterproof sheeting around Light Pole and Bollard Ceme Tubes to help keep uncured
concrete from staining the outside finished surfaces. If concrete is spilled on outside
surfaces, wash off with water and a sponge before it cures.

F. Remove Standard Ceme Tube forms if necessary in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations after concrete has achieved design strength.

END OF SECTION

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