1. SCOPE
This specification covers the quality of materials for metal waterstops as specified for reinforced concrete installation.
2. MATERIALS
Metal waterstops shall be made of copper or galvanized steel as specified. Waterstops that require forming of the metal involving sharp bends shall be made of copper which shall be soft and pliable so bending to an inside radius equal to its thickness without cracking will occur at temperatures less than
180o F.3. QUALITY
Metal for waterstops shall conform to the requirements of the applicable ASTM Standard below:
Copper - ASTM Specification B 152
Zinc-coated (Galvanized) steel - ASTM Specification A 653
Specification Date 10/98