Scope: Footpaths, bikeways, vehicular crossings, kerb ramps, median infills and other like elements.
Formwork: Provide formwork to sides, construction joints and ends. Class 3 surface finish to AS 3610.
Concrete: All concrete to be N25 grade.
Placing and curing: The provisions of S200-Concrete Work Clause 6.0 do not apply. Provide concrete with no cracks greater than 0.3 mm wide (other than in control joints) and with unimpaired slip resistance and colour uniformity.
14.2Joints
Spacing: Space to match service pits and other discontinuity in cross-section.
Construction joints: Locate at contraction or expansion joints.
Contraction or shrinkage control joints: Unless specified otherwise, maximum spacing in unreinforced or nominally reinforced concrete is 4 m. Use weakened plane joints to at least one-third depth and 6 mm wide. Saw cut or use crack inducers with a life of 25 years. Bolster cut joints must be to half depth and faired to surface with a radius of 5 - 6 mm. Where relevant, locate joints to line up with contraction joints in adjacent structures or edge restraints.
Expansion joints: Unless specified otherwise, the maximum spacing in un-reinforced or nominally reinforced concrete is 16 m. Provide additional expansion joints between the concrete slab and abutting edge restraints. Form joints with full depth 10 mm closed cell close linked polyethylene foam 85 – 150 kg/m3 (with 10 mm removable top section) securely taped to the end form. Seal surface of joint with a suitable polyurethane sealant, Thioflex 600 or equivalent.
