Section 3.2F of the Specification of the MSJC (i.e. ACI 530.1-02).
It states:
"Cleanouts - Provide cleanouts in the bottom of course of masonry for each
grout pour, when the grout pour height exceeds 5 ft.
1. Construct cleanouts so that the space to be grouted can be cleaned and
inspected. In solid grouted masonry, space cleanouts horizontally a
maximum of 32 in. on center.
2. Construct cleanouts with an opening of sufficient size to permit
removal of debris. The minimum opening dimension shall be 3 in.
3. After cleaning, close cleanouts with closures braced to resist grout
pressure."
HTH,
Scott
Adrian, MI
On Fri, 25 May 2007, Doug Mayer wrote:
> List,
>
>
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> I have a CMU wall building in Washington (state) being built that has
> fully grouted walls and reinforcing at 8" o.c. each way. The contractor
> wants to do high lift grouting in lieu of the low-lifts, which is fine
> with me. However, the topic of cleanouts has become an issue and I'm
> not sure of the correct answer.
>
>
>
> They would like to do cleanouts at 32" o.c., but I know that older codes
> and the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada specify
> that cleanouts are to occur at each vertical cell with reinforcing, or
> continuous special inspection is to be provided. But, looking at the
> IBC 2003 and ACI 530-02 - the codes for this project - I can't seem to
> find any reference or specification for cleanout requirements. Any
> ideas?
>
>
>
> Thanks for the help,
>
>
>
> Doug Mayer, SE
>
> Structural Engineer
>
>
>
> TaylorTeter
>
> Partnership
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