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INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER


It is recommended that a meeting must be held between the purchaser and the producer of
concrete. In the meeting the following points should be discussed.
Details of concrete mix

Use of concrete
Type of structure
Performance requirement
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Notice to be given prior to delivery


Purchasers authorized representative

DENSITY TEST OF
HYDRAULIC CEMENT
(ASTM-C-188)

On site testing

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Delivery rate

Training (if required)


The details about the concrete mix should be supplied in a format as shown below.
CONCRETE MIX INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER

CLAY LUMPS AND FRIABLE


PARTICLES IN AGGREGATE
(ASTM-C-142)
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Name of the contractor

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
OF HYDRAULIC CEMENT
MORTAR (ASTM-C-109)

Site name

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Reference standard of concrete mix design


Grade (N/mm2) (Characteristic strength)
Minimum Cement Content (kg/m3)

DETERMINATION OF
RODDED UNIT WEIGHT OF
COARSE AGGREGATE
(ASTM-C-29)
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Mineral Additives (Pulverized fuel ash / Slag /


Others) kg/m3
Maximum Free Water-Cement Ratio
Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size

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DYNAMIC CONE
PENETRATION TEST
RESULT [DCPT]
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Cement Type and Grade (if preferred)


Target Workability (Slump in mm)

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR BURNT CLAY FLY ASH
BUILDING BRICKS

Target Workability at Site

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Maximum Temperature of Concrete at the


Time of Placing
Class of Sulphate Resistance (if applicable)

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STAIRS COMMONLY
DESIGNED FOR BUILDINGS
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Exposure Condition (if applicable)


Class of Finish (if applicable)
Mix application

ADVANTAGES &
DISADVANTAGES OF
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
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Method of Placing

workability retention, permeability testing,

HOW TO DECIDE DEPTH


AND SPACING OF TRIAL
PITS AND BORING?

chloride content restriction, maximum

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Any other Requirements (Early strength,

cement content, etc)


Concrete Testing (Frequency)
Materials Testing (any non-routine

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
SCAFFOLDING, SHORING &
UNDERPINNING
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requirements)
Next
Alternatives to be offered: Yes / No
Method of Curing to be Used by Contractor
Quantity (m3)

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DENSITY OF SOIL BY CORE CUTTER
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

QUALITY

10 DIFFERENT TYPES

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

WHAT ARE THE

SAFE BEARING

WHAT CAUSE DEFECTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR

OF STAIRS

SCAFFOLDING,

ADVANTAGES OF

CAPACITY VALUES OF

IN BRICK MASONRY

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BURNT CLAY FLY ASH

COMMONLY

SHORING &

HOLLOW CONCRETE

DIFFERENT SOILS &

BUILDING BRICKS

DESIGNED FOR

UNDERPINNING

BLOCK MASONRY?

ROCKS

AND ITS REMEDIES?

BUILDINGS

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