CABLE CONCRETE OPEN CELL

SUBMITTAL PACKAGE FOR
CABLE CONCRETE
OPEN CELL
INTERNATIONAL
EROSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS
24585 PIONEER LINE, BOX 806, WEST LORNE, ONTARIO N0L 2P0
TEL 519-768-1420/800-821-7462 FAX 519-768-1993
CABLE CONCRETE SPECIFICATIONS
ORGINAL BLOCK - OPEN CELL
A. Description
Cable Concrete is an articulated concrete block revetment system, developed by
International Erosion Control Systems, to control various types of erosion due to water,
wind or vehicular traffic. This system shall be made up of 4’ x 16’ and 8’ x 16’ mattresses
(if needed, irregular mat sizes may be designed), which are placed side by side and
clamped together to provide one homogeneous erosion protection system. The mats
are made up of concrete blocks interconnected by integrally woven stainless steel cables
or 22mm polyester revetment rope, which are poured within each block. The size of the
concrete blocks shall be 15.5” square at the base and 11.5” square at the top face (a
truncated pyramid shape). The blocks shall be poured with a round insert in the block
pans, to provide open area within the block to release hydrostatic pressures and grow
additional vegetation. The only variations between the two different mat systems are the
block heights and weights.
Table 1
General:
CC35 OC
37
5.5”
CC55 OC
57
8.5”
Longitudinal:
Transverse:
5/32”
5/32”
3/16”
5/32”
Longitudinal :
Transverse:
22mm
22mm
22mm
22mm
Weight (lbs/sf)
Block Height
Cable:
Rope:
B. Concrete
The minimum required concrete strength should be 4000 PSI @ 28 days. Air entrainment
of 4% to 7% shall also be added. All ASTM standards will be met in the production of the
concrete. The finished concrete product shall consist of a minimum density of 140lbs/sf,
in an average of 3 units. No individual block shall consist of a minimum concrete density
lower than 135 lbs/sf.
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C. Cables
The cables shall be made of stainless steel aircraft cable of type 302 or 304, depending
on the specific use and conditions of the project. The cable shall be of type 1 x 19
construction. Cables shall be integral (poured into) to the concrete block, and shall
traverse through each block in both longitudinal & lateral directions of the mat system.
Polyester rope may be substituted for stainless steel cable in design, but UV degradation
protection must be maintained. The rope mats must be covered with rock or topsoil and
vegetated. This cover will provide UV degradation protection. A channel with no soil or
vegetation cover will not be acceptable for polyester rope.
D. Geotextile
The geotextile used is to be specified by the governing project engineer. The standard
geotextile material used on non-specific projects is an 8-oz, needle punched non-woven
fabric. The geotextile must be place prior to placement of concrete block mats. The
geotextile shall be installed according to the geotextile manufacturer’s
recommendations.
It should be noted that when different geotextile weights are used additional costs would
adjust the price per unit.
E. Clamps
Sufficient stainless steel wire rope clamps shall be used to secure loops of adjoining
Cable Concrete mats.
The number of loop connections is based on project specifics, and may be shown in the
shop drawings or in the typical detail sheets (or see the Guide for the Design and
Placement of Cable Concrete Mats). Clamping in field must follow project layout details
to be acceptable. Details available showing the proper method of clamping.
F. Anchoring
Cable Concrete mats are designed to take velocities in certain slope and bedding
situations. This information is founded on engineered flume testing. The data shows
maximum limits of the mat system, based on unanchored mats.
Anchoring Cable Concrete mats offers additional safety to the erosion protection system.
But, if a situation arises where velocities exceed maximum limits of a mat system, or if
slopes of 1.5 to 1 or greater are encountered, then anchoring becomes an item to be
specified by the governing project engineer. See detail sheets of rule-of-thumb
procedures when considering anchoring.
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G. Installation
The supplier shall have a technician experienced in the installation of the Cable Concrete
System available at the start of an installation where the engineer or contractor have not
had experience with the product to assist in any special techniques needed to assure a
proper installation.
The mats shall be laid from the downstream end of project to the upstream end, so the
geotextile joints are shingled to direct flow over the joint and to prevent undermining.
Intimate contact with the subsurface is critical to the systems performance in the field.
The gaps between each mat shall not be greater then 2”, preferably 1” or the gap must
be closed using a grout mixture. The outside edges of the mat shall be entrenched and
buried at least one block into the ground. Compacted granular fill or grout may be used
to fill the entrenched edges.
It is recommended that after the installation of the mat system, that the mat system be
covered with black dirt and seeded with vegetation (grasses). The mat system will allow
moisture to traverse back and forth from sub grade to vegetation. The mat system will
lend support and an even grade for maintenance vehicles (mowers) to traverse over it.
Any surface application should not be placed prior to the inspection of the systems
clamping and anchoring.
H. Payment
Payment will be by the square foot, the clamps, anchors, and geotextile are separate cost
item. Upgrades or additional items to what is called for on a project shall be considered
additional costs. Anchors are separate and are an additional cost to the system.
I. Test Standards and Specifications
ASTM C31
ASTM C33
ASTM C39
ASTM C42
ASTM C140
ASTM C150
ASTM C207
ASTM C595
ASTM C618
ASTM D18.25.04
ASTM D698
ASTM D3786
ASTM D4355
ASTM D4491
ASTM D4533
Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
Specifications for Concrete Aggregates
Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
Obtaining & Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
Sampling and Test Concrete Masonry Units
Specification for Portland Cement
Specification for Hydrated Lime Types
Specifications for Blended Hydraulic Cements
Specifications for Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolans for use in
Portland Cement Concrete.
Specifications for Articulated Concrete Block Systems (In design)
Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort
Hydraulic Burst Strength of Knitted Goods and Non-woven Fabrics
Deterioration of Geotextiles from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water
Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivily
Trapezoidal Tearing Strength of Geotextiles
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ASTM D4632
ASTM D4751
ASTM D4833
ASTM D5101
ASTM D5567
AASHTO T88
AASHTO M288-96
Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles (Grab Method)
Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile
Index Puncture Resistance of Geotextiles, Geomembranes and Relate
Products
Measuring the Soil-Geotextiles System Clogging Potential by the Gradient
Ratio
Hydraulic Conductivity Ratio Testing of Soil/Geotextile Systems
Determining the Grain-size Distribution of Soil
Standard Specification for Geotextiles
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CABLE CONCRETE BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS
ORIGINAL BLOCK – OPEN CELL
CC 35 OC
37 LBS. / S.F
MAT
BLOCKS
CABLE
OPEN AREA
AREA
WEIGHT
BLOCKS/MAT
SPACING @ BASE
SPACING @ TOP
WEIGHT
HEIGHT
DIAMETER
CONSTRUCTION
BREAKING STRENGTH
64 S.F
128 S.F
2375 LBS.
4750 LBS
36
72
0.5 IN
4.5 IN.
66 LBS
5.5”
LENGTH
WIDTH
5/32 IN.
5/32 IN.
1 X 19
1 X 19
3300 LBS.
3300 LBS.
CC 55 OC
57 LBS. / S.F
64 S.F
3670 LBS.
36
128 S.F
7340 LBS.
72
0.5 IN.
4.5 IN.
102 LBS.
8.5”
LENGTH
3/16 IN.
1 X 19
4700 LBS.
20.3%
WIDTH
5/32 IN.
1 X 19
3300 LBS.
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CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
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1 x 19
PREFORMED STAINLESS STEEL STRAND
NON-FLEXIBLE TYPE 302/304
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
MiI-W-871 61. September 1982 Wire Strand. Non-Flexible
for Aircraft Application Type II. Composition B: CorrosionResistant Steel. Construction Right Lay: Construction 2 Left Lay, Superseding Mil-W-5693. December 1965: MilW-6940. August 1969.
CODE
COMMERCIAL GRADE Specification SD
117. Oil Free - Dry Condition
APPROX.
WEIGHT
100 FT.
IN LBS.
MINIMUM
BREAK
STRENGTH
IN LBS.
PART NUMBER
DIAM
IN INCHES
.55
.55
.85
375
375
500
SF 04719
SC 04719*
SF 06319
3/64
3/64
1/16
.85
1.4
1.4
500
800
800
SC 06319*
SF 07819
SC 07819
1/16
5/64
5/64
2.0
2.0
2.7
1,200
1,200
1,600
SF 09419
SC 09419*
SF 10919
3/32
3/32
7/64
2.7
3.5
3.5
1,600
2,100
2,100
SC 10919
SF 12519
SC 12519
7/64
1/8
1/8
5.5
5.5
7.7
3,300
3,300
4,700
SF 15619
SC 15619*
SF 18819
5/32
5/32
3/16
7.7
10.2
10.2
4700
6300
6300
SC 18819*
SF 21919
SC 21919*
3/16
7/32
7/32
13.5
13.5
17.0
8,200
8,200
10,300
SF 25019
SC 25019*
SF 28119
1/4
1/4
9/32
17.0
21.0
21.0
10,300
12,500
12,500
SC 28119*
SF 31319
SC 31319*
9/32
5/16
5/16
29.4
29.4
41.0
17,500
17,500
22,500
SF 37519
SC 37519*
SC 43819
3/8
3/8
7/16
52.1
67.0
85.5
30,000
36,200
47,000
SC 50019
SC 56319
SC 62519
1/2
9/16
5/8
124.0
51,750
SC 75019
3/4
This is the
cable used to
manufacture
CC-20
This is the
cable used to
manufacture
CC-35/45
This is the
cable used to
manufacture
CC-70
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CABLE CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS
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MALLEABLE WIRE ROPE CLIPS/GALVANIZED
SPECIFICATIONS
Right Way
Malleable, galvanized wire rope clips. Standard clips are designed for
maximum holding strength. Heavy duty construction throughout. For
in-between sizes such as 5/32”, 7/32”, etc., use next size larger clip.
Wire rope clips of the type on this page are not to be used on plastic
coated cable without first stripping off plastic. Wire rope clips must be installed over bare
cable only.
Recommended
Part Number
To Fit Cable
Dia
To give
Maximum
Strength
Estimated
Weight Per
100 in
Lbs.
CP 2-4P *
CP 2-6P *
CP 2-8P *
CP 2-10P *
CP 2-12P*
CP 2-14P*
CP 2-16P*
1/8”
3/16”
¼”
5/16”
3/8”
7/16”
½”
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3.0
6.0
12.7
13.2
20.4
22.0
35.0
(All Dimensions in Inches Except Nut Sizes)
Part No.
To fit Cable Dia. In.
Cable
Dia.
MM
C
CP 7-2 *
CP 7-4 *
CP 7-6 *
CP 7-8 *
CP 7-10
*
1/16-5/64-3/32 2
1/8-5/32
4
3/16-7/32
6
1/4-9/32
8
5/16-3/8
10
E
F
.55 .55 .44
.75 .71 .55
1.10 .87 .71
1.38 1.10 .83
1.78 1.38 .95
G-1
&
G-2
.28
.39
.55
.71
.87
H
L
Nut
Size
MM
Weight
Per
100
pcs.
3
4
6
8
10
2.2
3.3
7.7
17.6
30.8
S
.094 .71 .39
.125 .95 .51
.197 1.30 .59
.250 1.56 .79
.315 1.97 1.10
Rugged Stainless Steel Saddles with grooved deep recess to hold cable securely.
Stainless Steel U Bolt and Nuts. Use Clips as recommended above
(under Malleable Clips) to give maximum strength.
NOTE: THE NUTS ON THESE CLIPS ARE METRIC SIZES!
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GEOTEXTILE SPECIFICATIONS
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US 205NW
Non-woven Geotextile
A 8.0 oz/sy non-woven needle punched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple
filaments. This product can be used under riprap, in drainage applications, or can be used for
seperation under roads, driveways or parking areas.
With a Geotextile Separator
PROPERTY
Tensile Strength
Elongation @ Break
Mullen Burst
Puncture Strength
Trapezoidal Tear
Apparent Opening Size
Permittivity
UV Resistance, % Retained
Flow Rate
Riprap
TEST METHOD
ASTM D-4632
ASTM D-4632
ASTM D-3786
ASTM D-4833
ASTM D-4533
ASTM D-4751
ASTM D-4491
ASTM D-4355
ASTM D-4491
VALUE
205 lbs
50%
350 psi
115 lbs
80 lbs
80 US Sieve
1.20 Sec-1
70%
85 gal/min/sf
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ANCHOR SPECIFICATIONS
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Here’s how DUCKBILL works…
1. Drive DUCKBILL to desired depth
DUCKBILL anchors are driven into the soil using a
hammer and
drive steel (a small jack hammer can also be used together with power drive steel). As
the anchor is being driven, it is actually compacting the soil around the anchor head.
Once the anchor is at the proper depth, the drive steel is removed.
DUCKBILL Anchor Hook
2. Set the DUCKBILL in soil
To set the anchor in normal soil, wrap the wire rope around the drive steel or insert rod
through loop in wire rope and pull upward a distance approx. the length of the anchor
body. Or, use the DUCKBILL Anchor Hook accessory. The upward pull on the wire rope
rotates the anchor into a perpendicular load lock position in undisturbed soil.
The DUCKBILL principle
Saving time and labour, patented DUCKBILL anchors work like
toggle bolts in the soil.
DUCKBILLS are driven into the ground (with no holes, no
digging and no concrete), providing a safe and environmentally
sensitive installation.
An upward pull on the anchor tendon rotates the DUCKBILL into
a perpendicular “load lock” position in undisturbed soil. The
result? SUPERB HOLDING CAPACITIES!
DUCKBILL anchor systems offer the most effective, lightweight,
economical solutions to any anchoring application, large or
small.
To set larger anchors, use
the fulcrum (lever)
principle, manual or
hydraulic jack winch or
post puller.
The DUCKBILL anchor works
like a toggle bolt when rotated
in undisturbed soil.
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PHOTOS AND SAMPLES
DRAWINGS OF PAST PROJECTS
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PROJECT NAME:
Pedestrian Bridge Repair
LOCATION:
Centerbrook Golf Course, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
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PROJECT NAME:
Lift Station Access Road
LOCATION:
52nd Street & James Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:
ACCESS ROAD
Cable Concrete specified in lieu of solid pavement to
improve residential aesthetics and reduce surface runoff of
rainwater.
CC35 – 1,216 SF
April 1994
City of Minneapolis
City of Minneapolis, Rich Profaizer
City of Minneapolis crew
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
INSTALLATION DATE:
OWNER:
ENGINEER:
CONTRACTOR:
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PROJECT NAME:
Kalaly Subdivision
LOCATION:
London, Ontario
DESCRIPTION:
OVERFLOW PROTECTION
A newly constructed pedestrian and bicycle path runs along a
portion of this river. On the slopes of this riverbank Cable
Concrete was places for overflow protection.
CC45 – 12, 280 SF
July 1980
City of London
Dillon Consulting Limited
Matthew Contracting
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
INSTALLATION DATE:
OWNER:
ENGINEER:
CONTRACTOR:
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PROJECT NAME:
St. Croix River Boat Ramp
LOCATION:
Windmill Marina, Afton MN
DESCRIPTION:
BOAT RAMP
Private marina and yacht club with launching/pullout service
for boats up to 50 feet in length. Cable Concrete specified to
replace deteriorated concrete slabs for underwater portion of
ramp, to a depth of 7 feet.
CC45 – 1920 SF
September 1996
Windmill Marina, Joe Riley, 612-436-774
None
Lametti & Sons, Inc., Jim Van Hoven, 612-426-1380
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
INSTALLATION DATE:
OWNER:
ENGINEER:
CONTRACTOR:
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PROJECT NAME:
County Road 14 Bridge Protection
LOCATION:
CR #14 Centerville, Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:
BRIDGE ABUTMENT PROTECTION
Roadway runoff and creek turbulence was causing erosion
behind all four wing walls. Cable Concrete specified to handle
steep slopes and water velocities while allowing access to
channel by area fisherman.
CC45 – 3,200 SF
Summer 1997
Anoka County, Mark Daly
Anoka County, Mark Daly
Jay Bros. Inc.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
INSTALLATION DATE:
OWNER:
ENGINEER:
CONTRACTOR:
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PROJECT NAME:
Stang Lake Wetland Restoration
LOCATION:
Fergus Falls Wetland Mgmt District, Ottertail County, Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:
DIKE REINFORCEMENT
Cable Concrete specified to armor newly constructed dike.
Control structure and 60” outlet pipe installed to recreate a
wetland out of acreage currently being farmed.
CC70 – 12,700 SF
Winter 1995, Spring 1996
Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Max Boyle
Delzer Construction Inc.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
INSTALLATION DATE:
OWNER:
ENGINEER:
CONTRACTOR:
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Cuyahoge River Project
Slope Protection
CC 70 Block System
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ALASKA DOT
BRIDGE SCOUR & SLOPE PROTECTION
CC 35 SYSTEM
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CALABAZA CREEK – PHASE IV
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
ACCESS RAMP LAYOUTS – CC 45 SYSTEM
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LAS VEGAS WASH CHANNEL LINING
BOULDER CONSTRUCTION INC.
CC 35 CLOSED AND OPEN CELL MATS – FINAL DESIGN
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FORT BENNING, GEORGIA
TANK CROSSING
CC 70 SYSTEM
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GROUTING DETAIL
PIPELINE ENTRANCE PROTECTION AREA
CABLE CONCRETE
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TINKER AFB
LANDFILL OPEN CHANNEL
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
CC 35 SYSTEM
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