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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-030_FORMS-9th EdProgram of Structural Tests and Inspections For compliance with the 9th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL Location: 296 Station Ave, Yarmouth, MA 02664 Owner: Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Owner’s Address: 296 Station Ave, Yarmouth, MA 02664 Structural Engineer of Record (SER): Girard And Company LLP, Rocky Hill, CT This program of structural tests and inspections is submitted as a condition for issuance of the building permit in accordance with 780 CMR 1703.0 of the 9th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code. The following firms, agencies, or individuals (hereinafter referred to collectively as agents) will perform the tests and inspections under the direction of the SER: Abbreviation Agent SER Structural Engineer of Record listed above. GEO Geotechnical Engineer TL Testing Laboratory ARCH Architect of Record NR Not required for project scope. FQA Fabricator quality assurance program The abbreviations will be used on the attached pages to identify which agent is performing the particular tests or inspections. Schedule of Structural Tests and Inspections Page 2 of 8 Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL The following categories of structural tests and inspections, if checked, are included in the program for structural tests and inspections for this project. The specific tests and inspections required for each checked category are listed on the page noted opposite the category. Category  In-situ bearing strata for footings  Controlled structural fill (prepared fill)  Pile foundations  Pier foundations  Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction  Precast concrete construction Page 3 3 4 Category  Masonry construction  Curtain Walls (wall panels and veneers)  Steel Construction  Wood Construction  Cold Form Metal Framing  Sprayed fire-resistant materials  Special cases Page 5 6 7 8 The following items of construction, if checked, are specified in the structural plans or specifications on a performance basis. Their structural design will be reviewed by the SER and their construction is included in the program for tests and inspections on the attached sheets:  Cold Form Metal Framing  Precast concrete components  Post-tensioning steel  Structural steel connections  Metal Buildings  Light Gage Metal Trusses The following items are excluded from this program of structural tests and inspections, since they are designed by other structural engineers not under the aegis of the SER and the SER was not retained to provide performance specifications for their design. These other structural engineers must be assigned by the owner, architect, or construction contractor, as applicable, to be special SER’s for their respective designs and to provide a program of structural tests and inspections for their respective designs. NA________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Prepared by the Structural Engineer of Record: Name: Kenneth P. Anderson, PE Please type or print Signature: ____________________________ Firm: Girard and Company LLP Date: April 5, 2021 Registration Seal Schedule of Structural Tests and Inspections Page 3 of 8 Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL In-Situ Bearing Strata for Footings Item Agent Scope 1. Bearing Strata QC Review. GEO Review Contractors field quality control procedures. 2. General Excavation. TL/GEO (GEO) Inspect strata for conformance to the structural drawings, specifications, and geotechnical report. (TL) Ensure that excavation is to proper depth or material. Ensure that excavation is controlled and contains no unsuitable materials. 3. Bearing surfaces of footings. GEO Inspect bearing surfaces for conformance to the requirements of the structural drawings, specifications, and geotechnical report. 4. Rammed Aggregate Foundations. GEO Determine that materials and procedures are in accordance with the submitted plans, specifications and geotechnical report. 5. Other. NR Controlled Structural Fill (Prepared Fill) Item Agent Scope 1. Controlled Structural Fill QC Review. TL Review Contractors field quality control procedures. 2. Fill Material. TL Test material for conformance to specifications or geotechnical report. Perform laboratory compaction tests in accordance with the specifications to determine optimum water content and maximum dry density. 3. Installation of Controlled Structural Fill. (780 CMR 1704.7) TL Provide full-time inspection of the installation, in accordance with the specifications and 780 CMR Table 1704.7. 4. Density of Fill. TL Perform field density tests of the in-place fill in accordance with the specifications. (Structural Testing is for fill placement within the building footprint only.) 5. Other. NR Schedule of Structural Tests and Inspections Page 4 of 8 Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL Cast-in-Place Concrete Construction Item Agent Scope 1. Cast-in-place Concrete Construction QC Review. TL/SER Review Contractors field quality control procedures. Review frequency and scope of field testing and inspections. 2. Mix Design. SER/TL Review mix designs prior to placement. (SER) Verify use of original mix design. (TL) 3. Materials Certification. TL Review material certifications for conformance to specifications. 4. Batching Plant. TL Review Plant quality control procedures and batching and mixing methods. 5. Reinforcement Installation. TL Inspect size, spacing, cover, positioning and grade of reinforcing steel. Verify that reinforcing bars are free of form oil or other deleterious materials. Inspect rebar laps and mechanical splices. Verify that bars are adequately tied and supported on chairs or bolsters. 6. Anchor Rods. TL Inspect anchor rods prior to and during placement of concrete. 7. Post-Tensioning Operations. NR 8. Formwork Geometry. TL Inspect form sizes for proper sizes of concrete members, types, alignment and cleanliness. 9. Concrete Placement and Sampling Fresh Concrete. TL Observe concrete placement operations. Verify conformance to specifications including cold-weather and hot-weather placement procedures. Perform slump, density and air content tests at point of discharge. One set of cylinders per 50 cubic yards or portion thereof. One set of cylinders per 5,000 SF of floor or wall area or portion thereof. 10. Evaluation of Concrete Strength. TL Test concrete compressive strength (ASTM C31 & C39), slump (ASTM C143), air-content (ASTM C231 or C173) and temperature (ASTM C1064). 11. Curing and Protection. TL Verify conformance of curing, cold weather and hot weather protection procedures for all concrete. 12. Welding Reinforcing Steel. NR 13. Mechanical Reinforcing Splices. TL Verify proper embedment, joint fit-up, and tightness of mechanical parts. 14. Shotcrete NR Schedule of Structural Tests and Inspections Page 5 of 8 Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL Masonry Construction Item Agent Scope 1. Masonry Construction QC Review. TL/SER Review Contractors field quality control procedures. Review frequency and scope of field testing and inspections. 2. Material Certification. SER Review for material certifications for conformance to specifications. 3. Evaluation of Masonry Strength. TL Verify strength in accordance with the specifications. 4. Proportioning, Mixing and Consistency of Mortar and Grout. TL Inspect field-mixing procedures for conformance to the specifications. 5. Installation of Masonry. TL Inspect placement for conformance to the specifications. Verify cleanout hole locations (high lift grouting). Verify the installation of bond beams and special shapes. 6. Reinforcement Installation. TL Inspect reinforcing steel for size, quantity, condition and placement for conformance to responsible RDP approved submittals and Contract Documents. Inspect welding of reinforcement and review welder's certifications. Inspect mechanical splices. 7. Grouting Operations. TL Continuous Inspection of grouting procedures for conformance with the specifications. Inspect cells prior to grouting. Assure observation holes have been installed prior to high lift grouting. 8. Weather Protection. TL Inspect protection for cold and hot weather for conformance with the specifications. 9. Anchorage. TL Inspect anchorage of concrete masonry to other construction for conformance to the Contract Documents. Inspect anchorage of veneer masonry to metal framing and other construction for conformance to the Contract Documents. Schedule of Structural Tests and Inspections Page 6 of 8 Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL Steel Construction Item Agent Scope 1. Steel Construction QC Review. TL/SER Review Contractors field quality control procedures. Review frequency and scope of field testing and inspections. 2. Fabricator Certification/ Quality Control Procedures. TL Review each Fabricator's quality control procedures. 3. Fabricator Inspection. (1703.5.1 and 1703.5.2) TL Review Fabricator's approved Independent Inspection Agency's reports. 4. Material Certification. SER Review for conformance to the specifications. 5. Anchor Rods. NR 6. Bolting. TL Verify bolt size and grade. Verify installation and tightening of high-strength bolts per AISC requirements for snug tight bearing bolt applications. Verify that splines for TC Bolts have been separated from bolts. 7. Welding. TL Visually inspect all welds. Verify size and length of fillet welds as follows; (Field Fillet Welds - 100% visual, 15% magnetic particle. Shop Fillet Welds - 25% visual, 10% magnetic particle.) Full-penetration welds. Inspect pre-heat, post-heat and surface preparation between passes. Frequency as follows; (100% continuous visual inspection and 100% ultrasonic for all shop and field welds.) 8. Shear Connectors. TL Inspect size, number, positioning and welding of shear connectors. Inspect suds for full 360 degree flash. Ring test all shear connectors with a 3 lb hammer. Bend test all questionable studs to 15 degrees 9. Structural framing, Details and Assemblies. TL Inspect for size, grade of steel, camber, installation and connection details. Check against approved construction documents and shop drawings. 10. Open Web Steel Joists. NR 11. Metal Decking. TL Inspect attachment and side-lap fastening of metal roof and floor deck. 12. Field Correction of Fabricated Items. TL Review documents of responsible RDP approved repair and verify completion of repairs. Schedule of Structural Tests and Inspections Page 7 of 8 Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL Cold Form Metal Framing Item Agent Scope 1. Member Sizes TL Randomly verify exterior wall framing members for size, spacing and general fit-up. Exterior wall framing shall be checked for conformance with contract documents, manufacturers shop drawings and requirements. (Provide weekly observations while erection of exterior wall framing is in progress.) 2. Material Thickness TL Randomly verify the gage of wall framing members with contract documents, manufacturers shop drawings and specification requirements. (Provide weekly observations while truss erection is in progress.) 3. Material Properties SER / TL Review submissions for material properties of cold- formed steel materials for bearing wall framing. (SER) Randomly verify the material grade is in conformance with approved shop drawings.(TL) 4. Mechanical Connections TL Verify exterior wall framing attachments and connections to main structure. 5. Welding TL Field welding of cold formed steel shall not be permitted without the written approval of the cold formed steel Design Engineer and the SER 6. Framing Details TL Review for conformance with the contract document and approved submitted shop fabrication drawings. (Provide weekly observations while erection of exterior wall framing is in progress.) 7.Trusses TL Verify that the permanent individual truss member restraint/bracing are installed in accordance with the approved truss submittal package. 9. Other: Schedule of Structural Tests and Inspections Page 8 of 8 Project: DENNIS-YARMOUTH INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOL Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials Item Agent Scope 1. Material Specifications ARCH Review for material certifications for conformance to specifications. 2. Laboratory Tested Fire Resistance Design TL Review UL fire resistive design for each rated beam, column, or assembly. 3. Schedule of Thickness TL Review approved thickness schedule. 4. Surface Preparation TL Inspect surface preparation of steel prior to application of fireproofing 5. Application TL Inspect application of fireproofing. 6. Curing and Ambient Condition TL Verify ambient air temperature and ventilation is suitable for application and curing of fireproofing. 7. Thickness TL Test thickness of fireproofing (ASTM E605). Perform a set of thickness measurements for every 1,000 SF of floor and roof assemblies and on not less than 25% of rated beams and columns. 8. Density TL Test the density of fireproofing material (ASTM E605). 9. Bond Strength TL Test the cohesive/adhesive bond strength of fireproofing ASTM E736). Perform not less than one test for each 10,000 SF. 10. Other: