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SECTION 31 35 29

SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS-

GEOSYNTHETIC BARRIER

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnishing and installing a prefabricated and complete geosbarrier and accessory material including excavation of soil m

form a secondary containment system around oil storage tafilled electrical equipment

B. Geosynthetic barriers typically installed as a "Passive" secocontainment measure also used in " Active Containment" sitimpede or block the flow of oil from reaching drainage structwaterways

C. Excavation and backfilling shall be performed to prevent damadjacent properties, buildings, structures, utilities, undergrouelectric cable, cable trays, grounding systems, and other fac

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 02 30 00- Earthwork

B. Section 02 XX XX- Dewatering

1.3 REFERENCES

A. IEEE Std 980-1994 R2001 (The Institute of Electrical and EEngineers)Guide for Containment and Control of Oil Spills iSubstations.

B. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 40 CFR Protection of thEnvironment; PART 112- Oil Pollution Prevention.

C. AASHTONo.57 (American Association Of State Highway ATransportation Officials)

1 4 QUALITY ASSURANCE


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C. Manufacturer shall be company(s) specializing in manufactugeosynthetic barrier systems with minimum three years of dexperience.

D. Installer shall be company(s) specializing in installation of gebarrier or similar systems with minimum three years of docuexperience.

E. Engage the services of an Independent Testing Laboratory ttesting required to determine gradation for cover material.

F. Engage the services of a trained manufacturers representatProject site during geosynthetic barrier installation.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01 XX XX - Administrative Requirements for suprocedures.

B. Submit qualification and experience record for designers.

C. Product Data: Provide component dimensions; describe comwithin assembly and anchorage or fasteners.

D. Shop Drawings: Indicate geosynthetic barrier dimensions, afrelated Work and details including overlap at joints. If require

required permits and site restoration plans.

E. Samples: Submit two samples 6 by 6 inches (150 by 150 mmillustrating barrier materials.

F. Design Data: Provide physical characteristics and engineericalculations where required and identify dimensional limitatio

G. Warranty: Submit manufacturer warranty and ensure forms completed in Owners name and registered with manufactur

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A Handle prod cts of this section in accordance ith man fac


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A. Provide manufacturer warranty against failure of barrier matinstalled properly including provision for replacement of faile

B. Warranty shall be in effect for the Service Life of installed pr

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Subject to Project requirements, manufacturers offering prodincorporated in the work include the following:

1. C.I.Agent Solutions; 11760 Commonwealth Dr., Louis

40299 office 502.267.0101 toll free 866.242.436fax 502.267.0181 website: http://www.ciagent.com

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Geosynthetic barrier shall be designed to prevent flow of hy

from a site by becoming an impervious barrier in the event orelease and allow unrestricted water flow during normal rainfmelt events.

B. Barrier shall consist of three manufacturer assembled comp

1. Barrier Front Section shall be a basic geotextile fabric synthetic materials that is both hydrophobic and oleoph

high wicking capability.

2. Barrier Middle Section shall be a layer of C.I.Agent. Ca blend of cross-linking polymers which are non-toxic,nonhazardous and environmentally friendly; made to eoils into a cohesive rubber-like mass.

3. Barrier Back Section shall be Agent-X. Agent-X is two

geotextile with C.I.Agentpolymers laminated between

2.2 PERFORMANCE

A. Hydrocarbon flow rate: 0 gpm


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F. Shall contain 12 to 16 oz. of loose C.I.Agentpolymers per s

G. Shall meet Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (S

requirements in accordance with 40 CFR 112.

2.3 ACCESSORY MATERIALS

A. Reinforcement bars, wood stakes or other supports;

B. Staple gun;

C. Galvanized staples;

D. Hammer;

E. Shovel;

F. Rake;

G. Trench machine;

H. Steel or heavy duty plastic angle length capable of spannisupports.

I. Bentonite.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Fabricate components with minimum clearances around perassembly, yet enabling installation and dynamic movement seal.

B. Accurately fit and secure joints and corners. Make joints flus

C. Prepare components to receive anchor devices.

D. Arrange fasteners and attachments to conceal from view.

2.5 MATERIAL FOR COVER

A. Gradation requirements shall be determined in accordance AASHTO N 57


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Coarse Aggregate

Sieve Size AASHTO No. 57 (percent passin

50 mm 2 inch -

37.5 mm 1.5 inch 100 min

25 mm 1 inch 95 - 100

19.0 mm 0.75 inch -

12.5 mm 0.5 inch 25 - 60

9.5 mm 0.375 inch -

4.75 mm No. 4 10 max

2.36 mm No. 8 5 max

1.18 mm No. 16 -

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify dimensions, tolerances, and method of attachment.

B. Verify that anchorage devices have been properly installed a

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Avoid damage wherever excavation is being done. The widexcavation shall not exceed the width actually necessary forprosecution of the work.

B Install geosynthetic barrier in accordance with manufacturer


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E. Attach to grade to permit sufficient adjustment to accommodconstruction tolerances and other irregularities allowing expeprogress of the work.

F. Comply with site owner and operators safety practices particlose proximity to active electrical equipment.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform gradation testing to indicate compliance with AASH

B. Verify barrier is firmly attached to supports before placing co

material.

3.3 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Remove any protective material.

B. Repair minor damage to surfaces to the satisfaction of the m

prior to cover material being installed.

C. Protect barrier during installation of cover material.

END OF SECTION


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