Construction Joints. Construction Joints In Walls Or Footings Construction joints may only be placed where shown on the drawings or to the approval of the Engineer. The entire contact surface along the joint in the concrete already cast shall be chipped or water jetted to expose the coarse aggregate to 5 mm beyond the surrounding matrix. Care shall be taken to ensure that the concrete structure is not damaged and that all loose material is removed. The surface must be thoroughly cleaned and wetted before casting against the joint. • All construction joints in the reservoir walls and footing shall be cast with water stops. Water stops shall be rubber, as per detail drawings. Payment shall be per linear meter. The rate shall include the cost of all material and labour for the construction of the joint as indicated on the drawings, including formwork, testing and making good. Rates shall also include the cost of the supply and placing of any waterstops, dowels or other insets.
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