SECTION 03 4110

PRECAST DOUBLE TEES

PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Roof double tees.
B. Floor double tees.
C. Accessories.
1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
A. Division 01 – General Requirements.
B. Section 03 3000 – Cast-in-Place Concrete.
C. Section 04 2000 – Unit Masonry.
D. Section 05 1200 – Structural Steel Framing.
E. Section 05 5000 – Metal Fabrications.
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. Reference the “Latest Edition” of all Standards unless noted otherwise.
B. ACI – American Concrete Institute International.
C. ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
D. AWS – American Welding Society.
E. ICC (IBC) – 2006 International Building Code.
F. PCI – Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.
G. PCI MNL-116 – Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Precast and
Prestressed Concrete Products.
H. PCI MNL-135 – Tolerance Manual for Precast and Prestressed Concrete Construction.
1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Coordination: Coordinate openings sizes and locations, attachment of related items, and
other work related to the fabrication and installation of precast concrete units.
B. Sequencing: Furnish loose connection hardware and anchorage items to be embedded in or
attached to other construction without delaying the work. Provide setting diagrams,
templates, instructions, and directions, as required, for installation.
C. Preinstallation Meeting: Conduct a preinstallation meeting a minimum of two weeks prior to
installation of precast concrete. Require attendance of related trades and the Architect.
Review the following items:
1. Review shop drawings and installation details.
2. Anchor and weld plate locations.
3. Opening locations including those cut in the field.
4. Limitations on field cutting and core drilling.
5. Site access requirements and obstructions including but not limited:
a. Access roads and maintenance thereof.
b. Protection and repair of existing paving.

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 c. Dewatering of footing trenches.
d. Job site snow removal.
e. Job site debris removal.
f. Overhead obstructions including power lines.
6. Cold weather grouting requirements and expectations.
7. Cleaning responsibilities and expectations.
1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Structural Performance: Provide precast concrete units and connections capable of
withstanding design loads within limits and under conditions indicated on Drawings.
1. Loading Requirements: As indicated on the drawings.
2. Fire Resistance Ratings per 2006 International Building Code: As indicated on the
drawings.
1.6 SUBMITTALS
A. See Section 01 3000 – Administrative Requirements; submittal procedures.
B. Shop Drawings: Include layout plans with unit locations, bearing and top of unit elevations,
overall dimensions, building cross sections, wall sections, details, and opening locations.
1. Separately elevate and dimension each type of unit. Indicate location of each unit on
overall layout by using the same identification mark placed on the actual unit.
2. Indicate all cast-in openings 12 inches or larger in dimension. Label each opening as
“cast-in”. Generally note all other non-cast-in openings are to be cut in the field by
related trades after approval by precaster’s engineer.
3. Indicate welded connections by AWS standard symbols and show size, length, and
type of each weld.
4. Indicate locations of and detail hardware and anchorage devices to be cast-in to
precast units with relationship to structure.
5. Indicate locations of and detail hardware and anchorage devices to be embedded into
or attached to structure or other construction with relationship to structure.
6. Schedule loose hardware and anchorage devices to be installed by others; Include in
schedule: identification marks, item descriptions, and total quantities.
7. Indicate locations of and detail lifting and handling devices.
8. Indicate sections and details showing quantities and position of reinforcing steel and
related items including special reinforcement.
9. Indicate shim sizes and grouting sequence.
10. Handling procedures, sequence of erection, and bracing plan.
C. Comprehensive Engineering: Signed and sealed by a professional engineer responsible for
its preparation who is registered in the state in which the project is located. Include all dead,
live, and other applicable loads used in the design. Indicate loading on shop drawings.
D. Design Modifications: If design modifications are proposed to meet performance
requirements and field conditions, notify the Architect immediately and submit design
calculations and drawings. Do not adversely affect the appearance, durability or strength of
units when modifying details or materials. Maintain the general design concept when
altering size of units and alignment.

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 E. Samples: Provide Owner/Architect with samples representing the finish color and texture of
exposed surfaces when requested. Samples to be a minimum of 12 by 12 by 2 inches in
size. Owner/Architect to verify finish meets or exceeds the expectation of the design intent.
F. Test Reports: At the request of the Owner/Architect provide test reports for concrete and
other structural materials tested during fabrication including cement mill reports, mix reports,
cylinder break reports.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Single Source Requirement: Provide precast concrete of this section and the following
sections by one manufacturer:
1. Section 03 4100 – Precast Structural Concrete
2. Section 03 4113 – Precast Hollow Core Planks.
3. Section 03 4500 – Precast Architectural Wall Panels.
4. Section 03 4600 – Precast Non-Architectural Wall Panels.
B. Designer Qualifications: Precast concrete units to be designed under the direct supervision
of a Professional Structural Engineer licensed in the state where the project resides.
C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm that specializes in manufacturing the types of precast
concrete specified in good standing in the PCI Plant Certification Program, and that complies
with the following requirements: No Exceptions. No other plant certification will be
accepted.
1. Assumes responsibility for engineering precast concrete units to comply with
performance requirements. This responsibility includes preparation of Shop Drawings
and Comprehensive Engineering analysis by a qualified Professional Engineer.
2. Participates in PCI’s Plant Certification program at the time of bidding and through the
construction process.
3. Has sufficient production capacity to produce required units without delaying the Work.
4. Is registered with and approved by authorities having jurisdiction.
D. Erector Qualifications: PCI Certified, approved by the precast concrete manufacturer,
and having a minimum of 5 years experience in the erection of precast concrete
similar to the requirements of this project. Erector’s workman shall be properly
trained to handle and erect precast units.
E. Design Standards: Comply with ACI 318 (ACI 318M) and the design recommendations of
PCI MNL 120, “PCI Design Handbook – Precast and Prestressed Concrete,” applicable to
types of structural precast concrete units indicated.
F. Quality-Control Standard: For manufacturing procedures and testing requirements and
quality control recommendations for types of units required, comply with PCI MNL 116,
“Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Structural Concrete Products.”
1. Comply with camber and dimensional tolerances of PCI MNL 135, “Tolerance Manual
for Precast and Prestressed Concrete Construction.”
G. Welder Qualifications: AWS Certified, approved by the precast concrete manufacturer, and
having a minimum of 5 years experience in the erection of precast concrete similar to the
requirements of this project. Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS
D1.1/D1.1M, “Structural Welding Code – Steel”; and AWS D1.4, “Structural Welding Code –
Reinforcing Steel.”

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 H. Pollution Control Regulations: Comply with all pollution control regulations in fabricating and
finishing of all products. Protection of underground water and water runoff is the utmost
priority.
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. General Requirement: All lifting and handling, transportation and delivery, storage and
support, and erection of precast panels to be performed by qualified personnel using
methods and equipment approved by manufacturer.
B. Identification: Label each unit with date of production and mark indicating unit location on
the shop drawings.
C. Lifting and Handling: Lift and handle units at all times by lifting points indicated on the shop
drawings. Lift with manufacturer approved lifting devices. Lifting devices to have a minimum
safety factor of 5 to 1.
D. Transportation and Delivery: Transport units in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
E. Storage and Support: At all times store and support units off ground with identification marks
clearly visible and so lifting devices are accessible and undamaged. Separate stacked units
by batten across full width of each bearing point. Do not use stacked precast units for
storage of other units or equipment.
1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. General Contractor shall prepare and maintain site free of obstructions as required by
precast erector for the work of this section.
B. Cold Weather Grouting: Provide written procedures to address cold weather grouting to
Owner/Architect prior to the erection process.
1.10 WARRANTY
A. Provide twelve-month guarantee for workmanship, materials, and satisfactory performance
from date of Substantial Completion.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Precast Concrete:
1. Wells Concrete Products: www.wellsconcrete.com.
2. No Substitutions.
3. Hanson Structural Precast: www.hansonstructuralprecast.com/midwest/midwest.htm.
4. Substitutions: See Section 01 6000 – Product Requirements; including the following
requirements:
a. Manufacturer and plant must be PCI Certified. No Exceptions.
b. Manufacturer must submit product information including typical details, proposed
product construction, handling information, etc. for approval by Architect.
c. Manufacturer must obtained written approval of project Architect prior to
submitting bid.
d. Manufacturer must obtained written approval of General Contractor prior to
submitting bid.
2.2 PRECAST UNITS
A. Roof Double Tees.

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 1. Size/Shape/Profile: As indicated on the drawings.
2. Screed Side: As indicated under “By Description” below.
3. Form Sides: Grade B (PCI), refer to description below.
4. Ends: Recess strands and rake ends.
5. Concrete Color: Gray.
B. Floor Double Tees.
1. Size/Shape/Profile: As indicated on the drawings.
2. Screed Side: As indicated under “By Description” below.
3. Form Sides: Grade B (PCI), refer to description below.
4. Ends: Recess strands and rake ends.
5. Concrete Color: Gray.
C. Form Side Finishes “By PCI”:
1. Commercial Grade (PCI): This is essentially a "as-cast" finish. Concrete may be
produced in forms that impart a texture to the concrete, (e.g. plywood lumber or steel
forms with offset joints, dents, or holes). The surface may contain air holes (bug holes)
and water marks, and there may be some minor chips and spalls. There may be
patches and streaks of color variation within the surface, and the overall color tone may
vary between pieces.

Large fins from joint bleeding should be removed, but small fins may remain. Only
"honeycombed" and/or badly spalled areas should be repaired or finished. All faces
should have true, well-defined surfaces. The maximum allowable form joint offset
should be limited to 3/16 inch.

This finish should be specified only when the product will not be visible in the
completed structure, or when the function of the structure does not require an
enhanced surface.

2. Standard Grade (PCI): Small surface holes caused by air bubbles ("bug holes"),
normal color variations, normal form joint marks and minor chips and spalls should be
considered acceptable.

No air holes (bug holes) larger than 1/2 inch in any direction should be permitted. Air
holes between 1/4 and 3/8 inch in width that occur in high concentration (more than
one per 2 square feet) should be filled. Large, unsightly surface blemishes or
honeycombing should be repaired. The maximum allowable form joint offset should be
limited to 1/8 inch. This finish may be used where products are exposed to view but
the function of the structure does not require a special finish. The surface should be
suitable for an applied textured coating but not necessarily suitable for painting.
This is the typical finish grade for all structural units unless noted otherwise.

3. Grade B (PCI): All air holes over 1/4 inch in size should be filled. Air holes between 1/8
and 1/4 inch in width that occur in high concentration (more than one per 2 square
inches) should be filled. Surface blemishes due to holes or dents in form should be
repaired. Discoloration should be permitted at form joints.

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 4. Grade A (PCI): All formed finishes of structural components shall be considered Grade
A resulting from the process of power washing all formed surfaces to expose latent
pinholes, then rubbing the surfaces with a cement paste to fill in all pinholes.

Discoloration should be allowed at form joints. All form joints should be ground smooth.

This surface is suitable for painting (especially with a textured or "sand" paint).
However, some surface blemishes will be visible. All air pockets and holes over 1/4" in
diameter shall be filled with a sand-cement paste. All form offsets or fins over 1/8 inch
shall be ground smooth.
D. Screed Side Finishes “By Description”:
1. Top of Double Tee Roof Panel: Screed to true surfaces free from high and low areas
and then float to a relatively smooth surfaces free from projecting gravel, footprints, or
other defects to provide a finish suitable for application of [fully adhered, loose laid,
mechanical fastened] roofing system.
2. Top of Double Tee Floor Panel: Screed to true surfaces free from high and low areas
and then broom finish to provide a suitable surface for application of concrete topping.
3. Special Finish: [___________].
2.3 MATERIALS
A. All materials shall comply with the specifications, standards and codes quoted herein. The
Architect/Engineer upon request shall be furnished satisfactory certification that all material
incorporated in the precast concrete products comply with the requirements herein specified.
B. Forms: Material that will provide smooth/anticipated finish that meets the expectations of the
Owner/Architect.
C. Form Release Agent: Non-staining type that will not impair anticipated finishes of the
Owner/Architect and that will not inhibit field installed coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
D. Portland Cement: ASTM C150 - Type I or III: ASTM C150.
E. Other Cementitious Materials: Ground granulated blast furnace slag: ASTM C 989.
F. Admixtures:
1. Air entraining admixtures: ASTM C260.
2. Water reducing, retarding, accelerating admixtures: ASTM C494.
G. Aggregates: ASTM C33 except that coarse aggregates for precast concrete surfaces
exposed to damp conditions shall contain zero iron oxides.
1. Light weight aggregate for structural components: ASTM C330.
H. Water: Potable or free from foreign materials in amounts harmful to concrete and embedded
steel.
I. Reinforcing Steel: Reinforcing steel or mesh will be selected from the following materials to
conform to precaster’s design unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Reinforcing bars
shall not be welded without specific approval of Architect/Engineer.
1. Bars:
a. Deformed billet steel: ASTM A615.
b. Deformed rail steel: ASTM A616.

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 c. Deformed axle steel: ASTM A617.
d. Deformed low-alloy steel: ASTM A706.
2. Wire: Cold drawn steel: ASTM A82.
3. Wire fabric:
a. Welded steel: ASTM A 185.
b. Welded deformed steel: ASTM A497.
J. Strand: Uncoated, 7-wire, Stress-Relieved Strand: ASTM A416-Grade 250K or 270K.
K. Anchors and Inserts:
1. Materials:
a. Structural Steel: ASTM A36.
1) Shop Primer: Manufacturer's standards.
a) Location: Items protected by sealants or finish coatings.
2) Hot Dipped Galvanized: ASTM A153.
a) Location: Items left exposed unless otherwise indicated. Cold
galvanize field welds.
3) Zinc-rich Coating: MIL-P-2135, self curing, one component, sacrificial.
a) Location: As indicated.
4) Cadmium Coating (Electroplated).
a) Location: As indicated.
b. Stainless Steel: ASTM A666, type 304.
1) Location: As indicated.
L. Other Items Cast-In to Precast Units:
1. ________.
2. Other Items: As indicated on the drawings.
3. Locations: As indicated on the drawings.
2.4 ACCESSORIES
A. Cement Grout: Type I (ASTM C150 / C150M), “Dry Pack”, portland cement, sand and water
having a minimum of 3,000 psi compressive strength at 28 days. (Approximately 3 to 1
sand/cement ratio.)
B. Bearing Pads: (Selection will be made by precast designer unless indicated otherwise.)
1. Unless noted otherwise on the plans, Elastomeric Bearing Pads conforming to Division
2, Section 25 of AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges shall be used.
2. The PCI Design Handbook, Second Edition, Part 5.1 through Part 5.5 shall be used for
the design of bearing pads.
3. Teraflouroethylene (TFE) reinforced with glass fibers and applied to stainless or
structural steel plates.
C. Sealants:
1. Refer to Section 07 9200 - Joint Sealants; Precast to precast products.
2. Refer to Section 07 8400 – Firestopping; Installation to be performed by a licensed

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 contractor (Not Precast Erector) in the area in which the project is located.
3. Tremco; Dymeric 240 FC: www.tremcosealants.com.
4. BASF Sonneborn; Sonolastic NP2: www.buildingsystems.basf.com.
5. Backer Rod: Denver Foam or equivalent. www.backerrod.com.
6. Provide products compatible with adjacent work.
D. Backer Rod for Sealants: Denver Foam by www.backerrod.com, open cell polyurethane,
unless noted otherwise.
E. Galvanized Sheet Materials: Per ASTM A 653/A 653M; G90 zinc coating.
F. Welding Materials: Per AWS D1.1/D1.1M, “Structural Welding Code – Steel”; compatible
with materials being welded.
G. Welded Studs: Per AWS D1.1/D1.1M, “Structural Welding Code – Steel”; compatible with
materials being welded.
H. Pipe Sleeves:
1. 3/4” Conduit or PVC pipe.
2. Location to be 4'-0" to 6'-0" on center, verify layout with electrical engineer.
a. Start 2'-6" in from outside walls.
b. Install in each roof and mezzanine double tee leg at 5'-0" on center.
c. Spacing shall be uniform and consistent throughout.
d. Unused pipe sleeves to be sealed by others.
3. Pipe sleeves to be capped.
I. Anchor Bolts: As designed by precast manufacturer, cast-in place by others.
J. Attachment Plates: As designed by precast manufacturer, cast-in place by others.
K. Other Load Bearing Loose Steel Items: As designed by precast manufacturer.
2.5 FABRICATION
A. Double Tee Camber as designed by precaster in accordance with design loads.
B. Pre-stress all precast units.
C. All reinforcing steel shall have minimum cover as required by code and shall be accurately
located as indicated on the approved shop drawings. Metal chairs, with or without coatings,
shall not be permitted in the finished face.
D. All of the fabrication procedures shall be carried out under a fully protective overhead and
sidewall covering, with a constant temperature of between 50 to 80 F being maintained
except during the curing cycle.
2.6 FABRICATION TOLERANCES
A. Fabricate units in accordance with MNL-116 and MNL 135-00 and as follows:
1. Length: Plus or minus 1/8 inch for every 10 feet in length or 1/2 inch, whichever is
greater.
2. Width: Plus or minus 1/8 inch for items 48 inch or less; 1/4 inch for items 48 to 120
inches, and 1/2 inches maximum for items over 120 inches and more.
3. Cross Sectional Dimensions: Plus or minus 1/8 inch for items 48 inch or less; 1/4 inch
for items 48 to 120 inches, and 1/2 inches maximum for items over 120 inches and

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 more.
4. Cast-in Anchors and Inserts: Plus or minus 1 inch from centerline location indicated on
shop drawings.
5. Horizontal Alignment (Sweep): Plus or minus 1/3 inch for every 10 feet in length or 1/2
inch, whichever is greater.
6. Vertical Alignment (End Squareness): Plus or minus 1/8 inch for every 12 inches in
height or 1/4 inch, whichever is greater.
7. Camber: Variation between units is plus or minus 1/4 inch for every 10 feet in length or
1/2 inch, whichever is greater.
8. Blockouts: Plus or minus 1 inch from centerline location indicated on shop drawings.
2.7 CONCRETE MIXES
A. 28-day compressive strength: Minimum of 5,000 psi.
B. Use of calcium chloride, chloride ions or other salts is not permitted.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify site is free of obstructions and ready to receive the work. Obstructions include but are
not limited to dewatering of footing trenches, jobsite snow removal, site debris, overhead
obstructions, including power lines.
B. Verify access roads have been prepared to handle all weather conditions and are acceptable
to precast concrete installer.
C. Do not begin the work of this section unless preparations by the site contractor are complete
and the site contractor understands and agrees to maintain acceptable conditions until
precast installation is complete. Beginning the work of this section is acceptance of existing
conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Preparation: General Contractor (Buyer) shall be responsible for the following items:
1. Removal of all obstructions including but not limited to power lines and wires that may
be hazardous to precaster’s personnel and other items required for precast installation.
2. All-weather access roads for precaster's trucks and cranes. Refer to precaster's
proposal/quotation for more defined access requirements.
3. Grid locations, building corners, finish floor elevations, top of door elevations and other
survey points/lines/elevations for accurate installation of precast units.
4. True and level bearing surfaces on all field placed bearing walls and other field placed
supporting units.
5. Placement and accurate alignment of anchor bolts, plates, or dowels in column
footings, grade beams, and other field placed supporting units.
6. All shoring required for composite beams and slabs. Shoring shall have a minimum
load factor of 1.5 x (dead load plus construction loads).
7. Repair all concrete and bituminous surfaces damaged during precast installation.
Examine surfaces with precaster before and after precast installation and coordinate
efforts to minimize damage.
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 road postings. Precaster’s crane and trucks will erect from the interior side of the
building at area’s requiring long span units. Provide 50' wide access into the building
and a clear erection area of 50' wide. Trucks and cranes will operate under their own
power. Maximum grade on which erection will occur to be 4 percent. Haul roads to be
approximately level transverse and 14 percent maximum longitudinal grade.
3.3 ERECTION
A. Precast Unit Curing Procedures: Contact precaster for other minimum curing requirements.
B. Erection Shall Be Defined As:
1. Placing, aligning, and leveling the precast units in final positions in the structure on the
designated supporting surfaces.
2. Connection of precast units to each other, or to supporting structural units as indicated
on the shop drawings.
3. Removal of lifting hooks, if necessary.
4. Cleaning and sealing of “Precast” to “Precast” joints. Joints include:
a. Precast to precast including joints between interior and exterior units.
b. Precast to bearing.
5. Sealing of “Precast” to “Other Materials” and joints that require “Firestopping” are NOT
considered part of erection unless indicated otherwise.
C. Joints Between Roof Double Tees:
1. If the space between flanges of adjacent roof tees exceeds 3/4 inch, it shall be covered
with a minimum 3 inch wide continuous 20 gauge galvanized sheet metal cover
adhered on each side with plastic flashing cement. Cement shall not run into joints.
D. Field Welding: Complete field welding using qualified personnel, equipment, and welding
materials that are compatible to the base material.
E. Grouting:
1. Grout roof double tee joints where there is a 1/4 or more of mismatch in elevation.
Slope grout at a maximum of 1 inch in height per 12 inches in length.
2. General Contractor Responsibility: General Contractor shall be responsible for
providing “shelters/tarps” and “temp heat” for grouting when temperatures are below 40
degrees for a 24 hour period.
3.4 TOLERANCES
A. Erect precast units level, plumb, square, true, and in alignment without exceeding the non-
cumulative erection tolerances of PCI MNL 135. Position units so that dimensional errors do
not accumulate and so joints remain aligned and uniform as erection progresses. Level out
variations between adjacent units by jacking, loading, or any other feasible method as
recommended by the manufacturer and acceptable to the Architect/Engineer.
B. In the event that precast units cannot be adjusted to conform to design or tolerance criteria,
cease work and advise Architect. Execute modifications as directed by the Architect prior to
resuming work.
3.5 SEALANT INSTALLATION
A. General Contractor/Owner shall coordinate with the precast erector sealing of precast joints
where required. The general contractor accepts responsibility if the precast joints above the
roof deck and below grade are not sealed due to poor coordination/site conditions. The

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 precast erector shall accept responsibility if precast joints are not sealed but were
coordinated in a timely fashion by the General Contractor/Owner.
B. Install backer rod and sealant according to product manufacturer’s instructions.
3.6 FIELD REPAIR AND CLEANING OF PRECAST UNITS
A. Repairs by Precast Erector: Repair chipping, spalling, cracking, and other damages to
precast units after delivery to the jobsite. After installation and repairs are completed, all
further damage is the responsibility of, and at the cost of, the General Contractor. Consult
with precaster for repairs of structural precast units.
B. Cleaning by General Contractor: Clean exposed surfaces that are soiled during shipping,
installation, and remaining construction operations, prior to Substantial Completion. Clean in
accordance with precast manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.7 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
A. Final inspection and acceptance of erected precast/prestressed concrete shall be made by
Architect/Engineer to verify conformance with plans and specifications.
3.8 PROTECTION
A. General Contractor to protect precast units from remaining construction operations.

END OF SPECIFICATION

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