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What are the rules for placing concrete in cold weather on Minnesota DOT projects?
"Submit a written cold weather protection P lan to the Engineer for approval . The Plan shall include a proposed time schedule for concrete placement and curing, and Plans for adequately protecting the concrete during placement and curing . Do not place concrete until the Engineer approves the Contractor's cold weather protection P lan ." [2] "Gradually discontinue the use of cold weather protection so the rate of temperature reduction adjacent to the concrete surfaces does not exceed 20 °F during any 12 hour period until the surface temperature reaches the ambient air temperature." [3] "Submit a proposed time schedule and written P lans for cold weather protection of concrete to the Engineer for acceptance that provides provisions for adequately protecting the concrete during placement and curing . Do not place concrete until the Engineer provides written acceptance of the cold weather protection P lan ." [3]
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