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Section 034900
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
17-80007-MFDB-SPE-001-03
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I- GENERAL
1.10 INTRODUCTION
Vida Residences has been designed, engineered and documented by NORR Architects and
Engineers. The design was for 58 Floors + Roof, featuring 320 units including one, two, three and
four bedroom services apartments, 238-meter-tall high-rise tower housing serviced apartments
and amenities. The faade cladding was designed as natural stone veneer cladding backed up by
solid concrete walls and interfacing with glazed unitized Curtain wall strips. Between the CW strips
and stone veneer cladding backlit reveals are provided. In several areas the Stone veneer cladding
will interface balcony balustrades.
As a value engineering option, the stone veneer cladding has been replaced by GFRC panels.
However, this option was not designed and not covered by the existing project specification. This
specification only addresses the GFRC cladding and sub framing.
A. This Specification shall be read in conjunction with all other related contract documents and in
particular:
1.30 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes glass fiber reinforced concrete (GRC) panels, consisting of GRC, panel
frames, anchors, and connection hardware.
The following faade system types are proposed for the project. This section is intended as a
summary only. Further details are provided on all system components in the main body of this
specification and the tender drawings.
NOTE: Only the Glass Fibre Reinforced concrete located at any Faade Type is covered
in this Package.
1.50 INTERFACE
The faade contractor is required to make provision for interfacing and co-ordinating with other
trades, services and systems on site being carried out under separate contracts. The following are
a list detailing the trades that are to be considered. The scope of interfacing required by the faade
contractor shall not be limited by this list.
Primary and secondary structures (reinforced concrete and steel)
All building Mechanical and Electrical systems (HVAC, Hydraulic, LV, ELV, Faade
Lighting and Signage-including video/LED screens, PA, IT Systems, Communication
systems, Security systems, BMS)
Internal partitions, balustrades and wall finishes
Internal floor finishes including raised floors
Internal suspended ceilings and other ceiling finishes
Building Maintenance Units (BMU)
All integrated, non-integrated, illuminated and non-illuminated signage and other
information display systems.
External paving and landscaping
All roofing and weather proofing works
A. Panels formed in GRC shall achieve the shape and profiles as indicated on the drawings and cad
models.
B. The colour, texture and finish shall be as indicated on the drawings and match those of the
sample prepared by the Contractor and approved by the Employers Representative, architect
and Faade Consultant.
C. The finished units shall be free from surface imperfections such as below holes, voids and ridges
which are visible when inspected from a distance of 3 metres.
D. The finished units shall comply to the following aesthetical specifications with regard to the
surface quality and tolerances of panel alignment:
Mold (cast):
Panel seams: 1 mm
Element seams: 1 mm
Surface finish: As per contractor proposal to achieve the
architectural design intent
Edge/corner finish: As per contractor proposal to achieve the
architectural design intent
Burrs: 1 mm
Local deflections: 1 mm / 400 mm
Local deviations: 1 mm / 400 mm
Smoothness/flatness: 2 mm / 2000 mm
E. Any dirt and stains appearing on the exposed outside surface of the units shall be cleaned. To
facilitate this, the surface may be given a water repellent treatment, subject to the consent of the
Employers Representative, architect and Faade Consultant.
F. The GRC material shall have the following properties when tested under BS 6432.
Spray-up (grade 18 or 18P) is the only mix permitted to be used
Average Limit of Proportionality (LOP) of 4 consecutive test samples: 8.0N/mm2
Minimum Limit of Proportionality (LOP) of individual test sample: 6.0N/mm2
Average Modulus of Rupture (MOR) of 4 consecutive test samples: 21.0N/mm2
The faade contractors work shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include GRC design mixes.
B. Product Solar Reflectance: Provide SR value certificate
C. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for GRC panels, including the following:
1. Structural analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer
responsible for their preparation.
2. Panel elevations, sections, and dimensions.
3. Casting sides
4. Thickness of facing mix, GRC backing, and bonding pads for typical panels.
5. Finishes.
6. Joint and connection details.
7. Erection details.
8. Panel frame details for typical panels, including sizes, spacings, thicknesses, and yield
strengths of various members.
9. Locations and details of connection hardware attached to structure.
10. Size, location, and details of flex, gravity, and seismic anchors for typical panels.
11. Other items sprayed into panels.
12. Erection/montage sequence for special conditions.
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Allowance should be made for a maximum of four (4) representatives of the Employer,
Employers Representative and Faade Consultant. Costs include round-trip flights
(economy class for flights less than 3 hours, business class if longer), accommodations,
sustenance and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
U. Full compliance with DM Green Building Requirements.
V. Compliance with all DCD fire requirements, including but not limited to, obtaining approval for
GFRC faade report
W. Ensure full interface/ coordinate with all other faade elements to have a fully sealed building
envelope and other trades as per original design intent (i.e. no thermal bridges, verification of
acoustical properties, water tightness, rainwater risers, faade lighting, restraint sockets, etc.)
1. Manufacturer's responsibility includes fabricating [and installing] GRC panels and providing
professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility for GRC
panels.
2. Engineering responsibility includes preparation of Shop Drawings and comprehensive
engineering analysis, based on GRC production test values, by a qualified professional
engineer experienced in GRC design.
B. Certification shall be maintained throughout the production of the glass fiber reinforced concrete
units. Production shall immediately stop if at any time the fabricators certification is revoked,
regardless of the status of completion of contracted work. Production will not be allowed to re-
start until the necessary corrections are made and certification has been re-established. In the
event certification(s) can not be re-established in a timely manner, causing project delays, the
fabricator, at no additional cost, will contract out the remainder of the units to be manufactured at
a PCI certified plant.
C. Steel Sheet Certifications: Obtain mill certificates, signed by manufacturers of steel sheet or test
reports from a qualified testing agency indicating steel sheet used in cold-formed metal panel
framing complies with requirements, including uncoated steel thickness, yield strength, tensile
strength, total elongation, chemical requirements, and galvanized-coating thickness.
D. Mill Certificates: Obtain certified mill test report from manufacturer of structural-steel shapes and
hollow structural sections used in panel framing indicating compliance of these products with
requirements.
F. PCI Manuals: Comply with requirements and recommendations in the following PCI manuals,
unless more stringent requirements are indicated:
1. PCI MNL 128, "Recommended Practice for Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Panels.
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2. PCI MNL 130, "Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Glass Fiber Reinforced
Concrete Products."
G. Mock-ups: (As per Architects Requirement and approval)
PART 2- PRODUCTS
2.10 MATERIALS
A. GRC - Cement
1. Cement shall be ordinary Portland cement to BS 12 or BS 6588 and shall be obtained
from one source.
2. Low hydroxide cements can be used to provide improved long term strength. Any cement
of this type requires age testing validation, together with strength and durability testing
validation from the manufacturer to International Standards. Quality control, mix design
and application procedures are to be provided by the supplier and submitted for
acceptance.
3. Cement shall be correctly stored and kept dry to avoid deterioration
C. GRC - Aggregate
1. The aggregate shall be suitable graded silica sand, limestone, granite or other stable fine
material which is hard, durable and clean. It shall not contain deleterious materials in
such a form or in sufficient quantity to affect adversely the strength or durability of the
GRC.
2. The aggregate shall comply with the following requirements:
3. Silica Content > 96%
4. Moisture Content < 2%
5. Soluble Salts < 1%
6. Loss On Ignition < 0.5%
7. Sulphate Ion < 4,000ppm
D. GRC - Water: The water shall be clean (potable water quality) and free form harmful matter in
such quantities as would affect the properties of GRC.
E. GRC - Admixtures: Where admixtures are proposed to be used, the suppliers recommendations
and instructions shall be followed.
F. GRC - Acrylic thermoplastic polymer: The acrylic polymer dispersion shall be used in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions and should conform to the following:
1. Compound Type: Aqueous thermoplastic polymer dispersion
2. Polymer acrylic based
3. % Solids 45 55%
4. Appearance Milky white
5. Film formation Temperature 7 to 12C
G. GRC - Mix-design: The mix-design of GRC shall be proposed by the manufacturer and consented
to by the SC. The proportions shall be chosen to achieve the performance outlined in this
specification.
H. GRC - Mould Release Agent: The use of mould release agent will be permitted provided it is
compatible with the mould lining material and the finish required.
I. GRC - Fixings: The fixings inside GRC shall be stainless steel grade 1.4401 (316).
PART 3- EXECUTION
A. For premix GRC: Mixing of the GRC mortar shall be carried out by a high speed mixer to a
consistent mix. Glass-fibre shall then be blended into their mortar paste using low speed mixing.
Total mixing time after addition of glass fibre shall not be long enough to cause damage to the
glass-fibre. The GRC shall be vibration cast in moulds using suitable vibrators. The energy input
of the vibration equipment shall be adequate to achieve thorough compaction without causing
segregation of the fibre and slurry.
B. For hand spray GRC: Mixing of the GRC mortar shall be carried out by a high-speed mixer to a
consistent mix. The mortar shall then be transported and pumped to a spray gun which chops the
glass-fibre and deposits both the mortar and the chopped glass-fibre onto moulds. Rollers shall
be used to properly compact the GRC mixture. A succession of layers shall be sprayed to
achieve the required thickness.
C. Trowelling of the material shall be carried out in the green state.
D. The construction tolerance of GRC units shall be in accordance with Recommended Practice for
Glass-fibre Reinforced Concrete Panels published by Precast/Pre-stressed Concrete Institute.
E. Units shall only be demoulded after the GRC has attained a Characteristic Modulus of Rupture
(MOR) of 2.0MPa, using demoulding sockets cast into the GRC. On demoulding the panel shall
be supported uniformly to avoid overstressing of the GRC material.
F. Surface treatment of the panels, if required, shall be applied in accordance with the Suppliers
recommendations after demoulding.
G. Panels shall be handled, stored and transported in a manner to avoid damage or marking to the
exposed outside surface and to avoid overstressing.
H. Panels shall be marked individually to indicate the type, serial number and date of manufacture.
I. Making good of the exposed outside surface shall only be permitted subject to the consent of the
Employers Representative or Faade Consultant. Any such making good shall provide a long-
lasting effect without deterioration.
J. At least one test board shall be prepared for each shift. Each test board shall be cured in a
similar manner with the panels for subsequent testing in accordance with BS 6432.
K. Provide a complete numbering system and schedule for all cladding panel units. Each panel shall
be individually numbered in such a way that the manufactured history can be traced. Provide an
approved permanent concealed marking system. Submit details.
L. Identify the location of each individual panel on shop drawings and "as-built" drawings.
M. Before the panels are delivered to the Site, provide suitable marks or identification for each panel
for showing its correct location and orientation when installed.
N. Identification labels on GRC shall be made on a non-marking adhesive tape fixed to the GRC. No
tape shall be put onto the visible side of a GRC panel.
O. The design of all components in this contract shall be such that their configuration shall facilitate
the self-cleaning of the GRC cladding. Inclined drainage surfaces and flashings, properly
designed drip grooves and self-cleaning joint design are examples of this requirement.
P. The design of the components, selection and application of finishes, and installation procedures
shall ensure a high standard of finish protection during construction. Develop and implement
procedures to eliminate scratches, marks and blemishes to finished surfaces. Indicate procedures
on shop drawings and in the installation procedures.
Q. Design and install the GRC cladding system to allow for the future replacement of any individual
panel. Submit details and procedures for replacing individual damaged items.
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