Structural manual should…

Structural manual should include provisions for designer to review and determine if large concrete components would potentially require thermal intervention during curing. This could include estimating mass concrete and thermal heat of hydration to determine if it is likely to exceed 70C and if so, add provisions to the contract. This could include planned and designed control/construction joints to limit the size of each component to allow for natural cooling between staged pours. include NSSP's allowing for different mix designs for footing elements (ie. Additional slag in components not exposed to de-icing salts) or cooling systems. Finally notes to the GA to account for any optional joints or cooling system(s).

Notes on GA could include "Contractor is responsible for temperature control plan and thermal regulation system. - If installed, any temporary cooling tubing or system is to be placed inside the component as to no impact the reinforcing placement and locations. All temporary tubing is to be grouted once curing period is complete and no tube ends shall be left within 50mm of concrete surface. etc.