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strike off, consolidate, and finish the pavement to the required cross section. E . Concrete Saw - Concrete saw(s) shall be capable of cutting hardened concrete neatly to the dimensions specified on the Plans. The saw(s) shall be equipped with a suitable guard and protective eye ware . F . Joint Sealing Equipment - Sealing equipment shall be capable of installing the sealant in joints in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. G. Membrane Compound Sprayer - A pressure sprayer capable of applying a continuous uniform film shall be required. 2 .02 FORMS A . Unless special provision is made for use of wood, all side forms for this work shall be of metal of a depth at least equal to the edge thickness of the pavement, except that it is permissible to increase the depth of forms by fastening boards under the forms . The sections shall have a length of at least ten feet each, except on curves of less than 150 foot radius, where other materials may be used as provided in Paragraph C, below. Forms with a height of eight or more inches shall have a base width of at least eight inches. Other forms shall have a minimum base width of six inches. When set to grade and staked in place, the maximum deviation of the top surface of any section from a straight line shall not exceed 1 /8 inch. B . The method of connection between sections shall be such that the formed joint shall be free from play or movement in any direction. The bracing and support must be ample to prevent the deflection of the forms under the pressure of the concrete or the weight or thrust of the machinery operating on the forms. C . Flexible steel or wood forms may be used only when specifically provided for on the plans with the exception that their use is herein approved for all curves having a radius of less than 150 feet. Wood forms shall be equal in depth to the edge thickness of the pavement. Forms shall be held by stakes andsecurely braced at any point where necessary so that no movement will result from pressure of the concrete or the weight or thrust of machinery operating on the forms. 2 .03 REINFORCING STEEL A. If reinforcing is called for on the Plans, the reinforcing steel shall conform to the following: Welded Wire Mats (No Rolled Fabrics) - ASTM A- 185 Deformed Bars - ASTM A615 Grade 60 B . All reinforcing shall be adequately supported on mortar blocks or plastic chairs at the proper elevation. 2 .04 CONCRETE A . Concrete Proportioning The actual proportions of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water and admixtures to be used for various strength mixes shall be determined by an approved testing laboratory with the mix having the signature and seal of a State of Florida registered professional engineer. The concrete shall be in accordance with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) standard 318-77, 02752 — Concrete Paving 02752- 2