PT Konsultan T.Y.

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The concrete work shall generally conform to the requirements of the General Concrete
Specification, standard and codes as follows:

- Persyaratan Beton Struktural Untuk Bangunan Gedung (SNI 03-2847-2013)

- Standar Perencanaan Ketahanan Gempa Untuk Struktur Bangunan Gedung dan Non
Gedung (SNI 03-1726-2013)
- Tata Cara Pembuatan Rencana Campuran Beton Normal (SNI T – 15 – 1990 – 03)
- Persyaratan Umum Bahan Bangunan di Indonesia (PUBI-1982)/NI-3.
- Peraturan Portland Cement Indonesia 1972/NI-8.
- Mutu dan Cara Uji Semen Portland (SII 0013-81).
- Mutu dan Cara Uji Agregat Beton (SII 0052-80).
- Baja Tulangan Beton (SII 0136-84).
- Jaringan Kawat Baja Las untuk Tulangan Beton (SII 0784-83).
- American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM).
- Peraturan Pembangunan Pemerintah Daerah setempat.

2.0 CEMENT

2.1 The cement used for concrete shall be of approved manufacture and shall unless otherwise
instructed, be normal setting ordinary Portland Cement complying with ASTM C150M.
Consignments shall be used in order of delivery. The age of the cement at the time of delivery
to Site shall not be more than two months, and the cement shall be used within three months
of delivery. The cement shall be transported to the Site in covered vehicles adequately
protected against the weather and shall be properly stored in approved weather-proof and
water-proof stores to prevent damage.

2.2 If it is suspected that the cement is damaged, a series of cylinder tests as described below will
be made at the Contractor's expense in order to ensure that the specified strength,
homogeneity and density of concrete can be obtained. If this strength is not obtained, the
cement will be rejected and shall forthwith be removed from the Site. The S.O. may, however,
without tests being made, order that any bag of cement be removed from the Site forthwith if
he is of the opinion that a portion of the contents has hardened or appears to be defective in
any other way.

2.3 Approved set retarding additives (pozzolith, plastet, sealoplaz or approved similar) may be
added to all concrete used to ensure extended workability of the concrete after placement.
The use of additives shall be at the Contractor's expense provided nothing else is specified
and providing it does not change the lower limits of the weight of cement per finished cubic
metre of concrete as stipulated in the specification of Concrete Mixes for the different grades
of concrete. The effect of the admixtures is to be ascertained during the preliminary tests.
After such tests, the additives to be used shall be decided by the CM.

2.4 Cement of different types shall not be mixed one with another.

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3.0 AGGREGATE GENERALLY

3.1 Materials used as aggregate shall be chemically inert, strong, hard, durable, of limited
porosity, and free from adhering coatings, clay lumps, coal or coal residue, and organic or
other impurities that may cause corrosion of the reinforcement or impair the strength or
durability of the concrete. Aggregates shall comply with ASTM C33M or ASTM C330M and be
tested in accordance with the requirements of ASTM.

3.2 The aggregates shall be taken from an approved source and shall consist of naturally
occurring sand, gravel or stone, crushed or uncrushed or a combination thereof. They shall
not contain water soluble sulphurtrioxide (SO3) in excess of 0.10 per cent. All aggregate is to
be obtained from a source approved by CM.

3.3 Aggregate proven unsatisfactory by tests shall either be replaced or shall be washed until
further tests prove satisfactory and all cost and expenses incurred to comply with this
requirement shall be borne by the Contractor. Rejected aggregates shall be removed from the
Site forthwith.

3.4 Sieving and re-mixing of aggregates whose gradings fall outside the specified limits may be
permitted at the sole discretion of the CM. and at no extra cost to the Employer.

3.5 Reactive aggregates with expansion greater than 0.2% in the Mortar-Bar Method, according to
ASTM C120 “Standard Test Method for Determining the Potential Alkali Reactivity of
Aggregates”, or having potential for Alkali-Carbonate Reaction (ACR), or aggregates deriving
from volcanic rocks are prohibited to be used in structural concrete.

3.6 Fine Aggregate

3.6.1 Fine aggregate shall be natural sand and shall be free from coagulated lumps.

3.6.2 The sand shall contain less than 4 per cent of clay and silt by volume, measured according to
field test in ASTM.

3.6.3 The grading of the fine aggregate shall comply with ASTM C330M

Grading of the fine Aggregate

ASTM Sieve (sisa di atas) ( % Weight )
Sieve 4.00 mm  02
Sieve 1.00 mm  10
Sieve 0.25 mm 80 – 95

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3.0 AGGREGATE GENERALLY - cont’d

3.7 Coarse Aggregate

3.7.1 The coarse aggregate shall be crushed granite. The grading of the coarse aggregate shall be
within the limits given in the following table

Grading of the coarse Aggregate ASTM C33M

ASTM Sieve (sisa di atas) ( % Weight )
Sieve 31.50 mm 0
Sieve 4.00 mm 90 - 98
The different between the next two
02 – 10
sieve

4.0 WATER

4.1 The water shall be potable water, clean and fresh and free from organic or inorganic matter in
solution or suspension in such amounts that may lessen the strength or durability of the
concrete. Water shall be obtained from public supply where possible and shall only be taken
from other sources if approved.

4.2 Only water of approved quality shall be used for concreting. The Contractor shall make
adequate arrangements to deliver and store sufficient water at the Works if necessary for use
in mixing the concrete.

5.0 TESTS AND REQUIRED CONCRETE STRENGTH

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5.1 Concrete shall achieve a minimum cylinder strength of 30N/mm (for Foundation Bored Pile)
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and 35N/mm (for Contiguous Bored Pile) at twenty eight days.

5.2 There shall only be enough water to give a good workable mix in the casing. Optimum water
content will be determined during preliminary tests and shall be maintained throughout.

5.3 Slump tests, compaction tests and cylender tests shall be carried out in accordance with SNI
or ASTM.

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5.4 Preliminary tests to determine the exact proportions to achieve the required strength, density
and watertightness for each grade of concrete shall be carried out as early as possible and as
directed by appointed engineer by employer. These tests may, if suitable to the construction
programme, be executed when placing concrete for temporary works or lean concrete which
will thus partly consist of richer mixes.

5.5 Preliminary tests shall be continued until cubes from three successive trial mixes using the
same proportions have been approved by by appointed engineer by employer .

5.6 The proportions so determined shall be maintained throughout unless required to be changed
by appointed engineer by employer. on the basis of subsequent work tests as mentioned
below.

5.7 Works Tests

5.7.1 The sampling of works concrete shall generally be at the average rate of two samples for
every 20m3 concrete placed. If, for any reason, the CM. is not satisfied with the works
concrete, he may instruct the Contractor to increase the rate of sampling. Conversely, the
rate of sampling may be reduced by the CM. when consistent high quality of concrete has
been well established. The samples shall be taken at the point of discharge of the mixer or in
the case of ready mixed concrete, at the point of discharge from the vehicle or the point of
casting as directed by the CM. At least one sample shall be taken on each day on which
concrete of that grade is used.

5.7.2 The sampling and testing of concrete works shall be in accordance with Specification of
Testing Requirements, Testing of Aggregates, Testing of Concrete Works and Test
Compliance of Concrete Works. The crushing of cylenders after 7 days is introduced to avoid
delays in measures of rectification should these prove necessary. Tests are to be carried out
by an accredited laboratory approved by the CM.

6.0 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

6.1 General

6.1.1 The Contractor shall allow for and be responsible for carrying out all sampling and testings
required by these specifications. He shall arrange for copies of test results to be supplied
direct to the CM. immediately they become available.

6.1.2 The Contractor will not be reimbursed for any special tests called for by the CM. in
consequence of any failure by the Contractor to comply with these specifications.

6.1.3 All tests and checks on Site shall be carried out in the presence of, or as directed by, the CM.

6.1.4 For all cement and reinforcement delivered to the Site, the Contractor shall obtain and keep on
the Site a copy of the manufacturer's certificate of tests carried out at the frequency and using
the methods specified in the relevant Indonesian code or ASTM. For reinforcement, this shall
include the rebend tests and shall be accompanied by details of manufacturer's identification
marks rolled into each brand of bar supplied.

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6.0 TESTING REQUIREMENTS - cont’d

6.2 Testing Facilities

6.2.1 Before concreting commences, the Contractor shall engage a testing agency accredited
approved by the CM. The approved agency shall be responsible for the proper conduct of all
laboratory tests required by these specifications.

6.2.2 Unless otherwise directed, the Contractor shall maintain on Site the following apparatus which
shall be kept in good condition throughout the Contract and which shall remain the property of
the Contractor:
(a) Apparatus for carrying out the tests on aggregates as described in ASTM.
(b) Syphon can, Gammon, Morgan or Speedy apparatus or other approved method for
measuring the moisture content of aggregates.
(c) Apparatus for assessing workability in accordance with SNI.
(d) Apparatus for making and curing the concrete test cubes required by these
specifications, all in accordance with SNI or ASTM, except that the cylenders shall be
stored in a tank containing water at ambient temperature and protected from the sun.
The test cylenders shall be weighed and tested by the testing agency in accordance
with SNI.

6.2.3 In case of ready mixed concrete, the apparatus described in (a) and (b) above may be
maintained at the depot of the ready mixed concrete supplier.

7.0 TESTING OF AGGREGATES

7.1 General

7.1.1 Samples of the fine and coarse aggregates approved by the SNI. shall be kept on the Site and
shall give a fair indication of the approved quality of the aggregates for comparison with the
aggregate delivered during the course of the Works.

7.1.2 Should a sample fail to comply with any of the tests, the SNI. may at his own discretion reject
the batch from which the sample was taken, or order it to be washed and/or screened, or
permit such to be used with variations in the proportions of the concrete mixes specified, all at
the Contractor's expense. Any batch of aggregate rejected by the CM. shall be removed from
the Site forthwith and replaced entirely at the Contractor's expense.

7.1.3 All sampling and testing of aggregates shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM C33M
and ASTM C330M.

7.2 Preliminary Aggregate Tests

7.2.1 As soon as the sources of supply of aggregate have been approved, the Contractor shall
instruct the testing agency to carry out the following tests for compliance with SNI or ASTM.

(a) Sieve analysis

(b) Tests for clay, silt and dust content
(c) Tests for organic impurities
(d) Tests for salt content (chloride and sulphate ions)

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7.2 Preliminary Aggregate Tests

7.2.2 The results of these tests shall be submitted for approval as soon as available.

7.2.3 Tests (a) and (b) with tests for the moisture content of each aggregate shall be carried out on
the samples used for each trial mix.

7.3 Test Sampling Of Aggregates

7.3.1 The Contractor shall carry out such tests on aggregate samples as are necessary for the
production of the specified concrete. The minimum incremental frequency of tests on each
type of aggregate used for the Works shall be:

Type of Test One sample

Sieve analysis at least once weekly
Moisture content at least once weekly
Clay, silt and dust content at least once fortnightly
Organic impurities at least once monthly
Salt content for every 500 m3 of concrete placed,
or part thereof

7.3.2 If for any reason the CM. is not satisfied with the works concrete, he may instruct the
Contractor to further increase the rate of sampling. Conversely, the rate of sampling may be
reduced by the CM. when consistent high quality has been well established.

8.0 TESTING OF CEMENT

8.1 The ready-mixed concrete (RMC) suppliers shall submit monthly reports on the latest test
records on cement and/or calculations of total alkali content of concrete mix.

8.2 The reports and/or calculations shall be maintained at site for verification.

9.0 TESTING OF CONCRETE WORKS

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9.1 General

9.1.1 All sampling, curing and testing of the concrete in the fresh and hardened state shall be
carried out in accordance with SNI.

9.2 Test Sampling

9.2.1 The rate of sampling of each grade of concrete for testing shall mean the incremental volume
of concrete in cubic metres from which, on the average, one sample shall be taken.

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9.2 Test Sampling

9.2.2 For The Analysis of Fresh Concrete: The minimum sampling rate of freshly mixed concrete for
analysis shall be one sample every day or for every 110m3 of concrete placed unless
otherwise directed by the CM.

9.2.3 For Strength And Workability Compliance, at least one sample for every 20m3 concrete placed
to be taken unless otherwise directed by the CM.

9.2.4 If for any reason the CM. is not satisfied with the works concrete, he may instruct the
Contractor to further increase the rate of sampling. Conversely, the rate of sampling may be
reduced by the CM. when consistent high quality has been well established.

9.2.5 The samples shall be taken at the point of discharge from the mixer, or in the case of ready
mixed concrete, at the point of discharge from the vehicle or the point of casting as directed by
the CM.

9.3 Workability

9.3.1 The required workability for the concrete work shall comply with requirements of General
Piling Specification and Bored Piles Specification. The mix design shall ensure that this
workability is achievable.

9.3.2 Test samples shall be taken at the rates specified in the sub-section headed `Test Sampling'
in this specification. Concrete workability shall be checked by means of a slump test
prescribed in SNI. The slump shall be within +25mm of the required value. If the slump is not
within these limits, or if the slump tests show likelihood of segregation, the CM. will reject the
mix.

9.4 Temperature of Fresh Concrete

9.4.1 Within 2 minutes of taking the sampling, a type A 100mm immersion thermometer having a
range of - 5C to + 110C, graduated at each 1C and complying with the requirements of SNI
or ASTM, shall be inserted in the sample to a depth of at least 100mm. When steady
conditions have been maintained for 1 minute, the temperature shall be recorded to the
nearest 1C.

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9.5 Analysis of Fresh Concrete

9.5.1 The Contractor shall carry out analyses of fresh fully compacted concrete in accordance with
the methods recommended in SNI or ASTM. The methods used to estimate cement content
or the mix proportions shall be capable of determining the mix proportions to an accuracy of +
10% of the true value with a confidence of 95%. This error shall include any errors due to
sampling.

9.5.2 Test samples shall be taken at the discretion of the CM. either at the point of delivery or the
concrete batching depot.

9.5.3 In the case of ready mixed concrete, the CM. or his representative shall have unrestricted
access to the concrete supplier's batching plant(s) whenever concrete is being produced for
the project and shall be provided with the facility to inspect and take fresh samples for
analysis.

9.5.4 Unless otherwise instructed, the minimum frequency of tests based on the incremental volume
of concrete placed (all grades inclusive) shall be:

Type of Test One test for

Density of fully compacted concrete every 250 m3 or part thereof
Air content every 1000 m3 or part thereof
Salt content (sulphate and chloride ions) every 1000 m3 or part thereof
Cement content every 1000 m3 or part thereof
Free-water/cement ratio every 1000 m3 or part thereof

9.6 Tests For The Assessment of Compressive Strength

9.6.1 The minimum number of test specimens (concrete cylinders) to be prepared from each sample
and the regime of curing prior to testing shall be as follows:

Material Type Minimum Number Pre-Test Curing Period (days)

of Specimens per 3d 7d 28d
pile
Piling/Reinforced 2 - 1 1
Concrete

9.6.2 On completion of the curing, the specimens shall be tested and the average strength of
specimens shall be taken as the individual test result to judge compliance in accordance with
the sub-section headed ‘Compliance With Characteristic Compressive Strength’ in this
specification.

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9.6 Making of Test Cylenders

9.6.1 The methods for making test cylinder from fresh concrete shall be in accordance with SNI or
ASTM. Half of all cubes made shall be compacted using a vibrator and the rest with a
compacting bar.

9.7 Storage of Test Cylenders

9.7.1 A secure storage shed or room shall be provided by the Contractor for the storage of test
specimens during curing. The shed shall contain sufficient space to accommodate all
necessary facilities and all of the cubes being cured.

9.7.2 The Contractor shall submit details of the storage shed or room to the CM. for approval.

9.7.3 The shed shall be fitted with a strong door and a good quality lock. Access to the room shall
be restricted to the CM. and persons specifically authorised by the CM.

10.0 TEST COMPLIANCE OF WORKS CONCRETE

10.1 General

10.1.1 The constituent materials shall comply with and the concrete shall be produced in accordance
with the requirements in these specifications.

10.2 Compliance With Characteristic Compressive Strength

10.2.1 Compliance with the characteristic strength shall be based on groups of four (4) consecutive
test results for the grade of concrete tested.

10.2.2 The concrete shall be accepted as complying with the specified characteristic strength
requirement if the average strength determined from any group of four consecutive test results
and if each individual test result complies with the appropriate limits given in this sub-section.
When there are less than four results, that is at the start of the work, the average of the first 2
or first 3 results, and the individual results shall comply with the appropriate limits given herein.
The first result alone shall not be used to judge compliance with the specified characteristic
strength.

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10.2 Compliance With Characteristic Compressive Strength

10.2.3 Compressive strength compliance limits:

Average of first 2, or first 3, or

Any individual test result shall
of 4 consecutive test results
not be less than the specified
Test Results shall exceed the specified 28-
28-day characteristic strength
day characteristic strength
minus
by at least
First 2 1 N/mm2 3 N/mm2
First 3 2 N/mm2 3 N/mm2
Consecutive 4 3 N/mm2 3 N/mm2

10.2.4 The quantity of concrete represented by any group of four consecutive strength test results
shall include the batches from which the first and last samples were taken together with all
interviewing batches. The quantity of concrete represented by a test result shall be
established by the CM from site records.

10.2.5 If both the average strength AND individual test results fail to comply with the specified
acceptance requirements, the quantity of sub-standard concrete represented by the failed
tests shall be removed and replaced by concrete meeting this specification. Alternatively, the
Contractor may propose suitable remedial works for the approval of the CM. The CM shall
have the right to accept or reject or modify the Contractor's proposals and require any test to
be carried out on the work after rectification. The cost of any remedial works and tests shall be
borne by the Contractor and no extension of time will be allowed on this account.

10.2.6 If EITHER the average strength OR the individual test results fail to meet the specified
acceptance requirements, the Contractor shall be required to take immediate steps to increase
the current margin and the target mean strength of subsequent batches to the satisfaction of
the CM.

10.2.7 If ONLY the average strength but NOT the individual test results fail to comply with the
specified acceptance requirements, the Contractor shall be required to take steps to the
satisfaction of the CM. to assure that load-carrying capacity and other specified requirements
for the structure are not jeopardized.

10.2.8 For a test result, the difference between the strength of two specimens prepared from the
same sample shall not exceed 5N/mm2. When the specified limit on the difference in
specimen strength is exceeded, the Contractor shall be required to take steps at his own
expense to determine the validity of the individual specimen strength to the satisfaction of the
CM.

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10.0 TEST COMPLIANCE OF WORKS CONCRETE - cont’d

10.2 Compliance With Characteristic Compressive Strength

10.2.9 If the finished work, in the opinion of the CM., is defective or if the CM. has doubts about the
quality of the insitu concrete, he may order the taking of cored samples. The taking of cored
samples and testing shall be carried out according to the provisions of SNI or ASTM and
approved by accredited testing agency and in the locations designated by the CM. The
equivalent cylender strength of the cored specimens shall not be less than the specified
strength or the concrete will be assumed to have failed to comply with the specified
characteristic strength. In such cases the concrete in that part of the work represented by the
failed sample will be considered defective and removed or rectified, and all testing and
remedial works shall be at the Contractor's expense.

10.2.10 If, on the basis of 7-day test results, considers that the 28-day test results may fail to comply
with the specified characteristic strength, CM may instruct the Contractor to discontinue work
in the vicinity of the suspect concrete.

10.3 Change of Current Margin

10.3.1 A change in the current margin used to determine the target mean strength of concrete
becomes appropriate when the results of a sufficiently large number of tests show that the
previously established margin is significantly too large or too small. Re-calculation of the
margin should be carried out in accordance with the sub-section headed `Requirements for
Designed Mixes' in this specification.

10.3.2 On adoption of a re-calculated margin, it becomes the current margin and the basis to
determine the target mean strength of the concrete produced subsequent to the change.

11.0 MIXING CONCRETE

11.1 Aggregates for all concrete shall be measured in approved weight-batching machines. The
cement is to be measured in bags only or by weight. When required, the water content in
sand is to be determined with the help of the Gammon-Morgan glass cylinder, the Siphon can,
or other approved means.

11.2 The mixing, unless otherwise approved, shall be carried out in an approved mechanical batch
mixer of adequate capacity. The mixer shall be equipped with an automatic water measuring
tank fitted with a device for locking the discharge setting. Mixing shall continue until there is a
uniform distribution of materials and the mass is uniform in colour and consistency. The
minimum mixing time after all materials are placed in mixer is to be two minutes.

11.3 Ready-mixed concrete conforming to SNI may be used provided it satisfies all the
requirements for concrete as specified herein.

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12.0 ADMIXTURES

12.1 The Contractor shall propose and use only approved admixtures strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, particularly with regard to the dosage
requirements of the admixture. Admixtures shall comply with SNI or ASTM, the performance
of concrete made with such materials and their suitability for the intended purpose shall be
established by previous data, experience or tests which the Contractor shall make available to
the CM. as required.

12.2 Before use, the Contractor shall verify the suitability and effectiveness of any admixture by trial
mixes with the cements, aggregates and other materials to be adopted in the Works. If two or
more admixtures are to be used simultaneously in the same concrete mix, the Contractor shall
provide data to assess their interaction and to ensure their compatibility. He shall perform and
bear all costs for compatibility and chloride content tests on representative samples of the
admixture(s) to the satisfaction of the CM.

12.3 The admixture shall not be a material which can adversely impair the strength, durability or
appearance of the finished concrete works. It shall not combine with the ingredients of
concrete to form harmful compounds nor increase the risk of corrosion of embedded
reinforcement.

12.4 The chloride content of admixtures shall not exceed 2% by mass of the admixture or 0.03% by
mass of cement in the mix.

12.5 Information to be provided by the Contractor on admixtures shall include but not limited to :

(a) The typical dosage and details of the detrimental effects of under-dosage and over-
dosage.
(b) The chemical names of the main active ingredients in the admixtures.
(c) Whether the admixture contains chlorides and, if so, the chloride ion content of the
admixture expressed as a percentage mass of cement in the mix.
(d) Whether the admixture leads to the entrainment of air when used at the
manufacturer's recommended dosage.
(e) Where more than one admixture is used, the compatibility of the admixtures.

13.0 CONCRETE MIXES

13.1 Definitions

13.1.1 The terms concrete grade, maximum free water/cement ratio, minimum and maximum cement
content as specified herein are as defined in SNI.

13.1.2 A test specimen shall mean a concrete test cylender made for compressive strength
determination in accordance with SNI.

13.1.3 The 7-day concrete strength shall mean the compressive strength of test specimens made
from concrete used in the Works and cured for 7 days before testing in accordance with SNI.

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13.0 CONCRETE MIXES - cont’d

13.2 Designed Mixes

13.2.1 Concrete mixes shall be designed by the Contractor for each grade of concrete as shown in
the table below:

CONCRETE GRADE (f’c) 25 30 35 37 40

N/mm2
MIN. 7-DAY STRENGTH 20 21 24 26 28
N/mm2
MIN. CEMENT CONTENT 325 350 375 400 425
kg/m3
MAX. CEMENT CONTENT 550 550 550 550 550
kg/m3
MAX. WATER/CEMENT 0.45 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40
RATIO
MAX. NOMINAL SIZE OF 20 20 20 20 20
COARSE AGGREGATE mm

13.2.2 A mix design for a specified concrete grade shall conform to the foregoing requirements in all
respects. In particular, the Contractor shall price his concrete rates for full compliance with the
minimum cement content specified for each concrete grade to meet durability requirements. A
mix design which does not comply with the minimum cement content shall not be approved for
use in the Works, notwithstanding its compressive strength results.

13.3 Requirements for Designed Mixes

13.3.1 Prior to the use of concrete in the permanent works, the Contractor shall submit to the CM. for
approval the design mix proportions to be used for the Works and shall carry out trial mixes
according to the proposed mix designs. The test procedure and rate of sampling shall be in
accordance with the subsection headed 'Trial Mixes' in this specification.

13.3.2 The concrete mix shall be designed to have a target mean strength greater than the specified
characteristic strength by at least the current margin. The current margin for each particular
type of concrete shall be determined from trial mixes, or may be taken as 1.64 times the
standard deviation of cube tests obtained from at least 40 batches of concrete of nominally
similar proportions of similar materials and produced over a period not less than 5 days but not
exceeding 6 months by the same plant under similar supervision, subject to a minimum of
7.50N/mm2.

13.3.3 Evidence should be submitted to the CM. showing that at the intended workability, the
proposed mix proportions for each grade of concrete and the manufacturing method will
produce concrete of the required quality.

13.3.4 If adequate data for 'target mean strength' is not available, trial mixes shall be prepared. The
current margin for the initial mix design shall be taken as not less than 7.50N/mm2.

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13.3 Requirements for Designed Mixes

13.3.5 The following information shall be provided before any designed mix is supplied for use in the
Works:

(a) Nature and source of each material.

(b) EITHER appropriate existing data as evidence of satisfactory previous performance
for target mean strength, current margin, workability and water/cement ratio OR full
details of test on trial mixes.
(c) Proposed quantities of each ingredient per cubic meter of fully compacted concrete.

13.3.6 Should there be any subsequent change in the sources of materials or any change in cement
content, the Contractor shall submit to the CM. the new mix design data.

13.3.7 Control on Alkali Content in designed mixes shall be compliance to:

- use of low alkali cement with equivalent Na2O ≤ 0.6%; or

- the total alkali content of concrete is limited to 2.5kg equivalent Na2O / m3.

13.3.8 Concrete shall not be placed in the Works prior to approval by the S.O. of test results of the
proposed design mix.

13.4 Trial Mixes

13.4.1 The mix design shall be finalised by trial in the presence of the CM. or his representative well
in advance of the start of concrete placement in the permanent works. Results of all trial tests
shall be submitted as soon as available, and before any concrete work starts on Site.

13.4.2 Where trial mixes are required, three separate batches of concrete shall be prepared using
materials likely to be typical of the proposed supply. Sampling and testing should be in
accordance with SNI or ASTM.

13.4.3 The workability of each trial batch shall be measured in accordance with the sub-section
headed 'Workability' in this specification, and recorded.

13.4.4 Six test specimens shall be made from each batch. Three specimens shall be tested at 7
days and three at 28 days. The trial mix proportions shall be approved if all three individual
cube results tested at 28 days exceed the characteristic strength by the current margin less
3.5N/mm2, subject to satisfactory strength increments recorded in tests at 7 days.

13.4.5 If the trial mixes are required to demonstrate that the maximum free water/cement ratio is not
exceeded, two batches shall be made in a laboratory using cement and surface dry
aggregates known to be typical from past records of the suppliers of the material. The
proposed mix proportions shall not be accepted unless both batches have the correct cement
content and a free water/cement ratio below the maximum specified value at the proposed
degree of workability. For this purpose, existing laboratory test reports may be accepted in
place of trial mixes but only if the CM. is satisfied that the materials to be used in the structural
concrete works are likely to be similar to those used in the tests.

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13.5 Adjustments to Mix Proportions

13.5.1 Subject to the approval of the CM, adjustments to mix proportions may be made during
production in order to minimise variability of strength and to achieve the target mean strength.
Such adjustments are regarded as part of proper production control but the specified limits of
minimum cement content and maximum water/cement ratio shall be maintained. Changes in
cement content must be declared. Such adjustments to mix proportions should not be taken
to imply any change to the current margin.

14.0 READY MIXED CONCRETE

14.1 The CM may permit the use of ready mixed concrete from an approved source provided that
the Contractor complies with the requirements for concrete mixes as previously described.
Such permission shall only be given for as long as the CM. is satisfied that the concrete
supplied complies with the requirements of this specification and the recommendations of SNI.

14.2 In order to determine compliance with these specifications, the CM may call for tests to
establish the cement content and the water/cement ratio of the ready mixed concrete delivered
to Site, and the Contractor shall allow for such tests.

14.3 Each batch of concrete delivered to the Site shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket, a copy
of which shall be handed to the CM's representative at the time the delivery is made. The
following minimum information shall be printed, stamped or written on the delivery ticket:

(a) Name or number of ready-mixed concrete depot

(b) Serial number of ticket
(c) Date
(d Truck number
(e) Name of location of site
(f) Grade or mix description of concrete, including minimum cement content.
(g) Specified workability
(h) Type of cement
(i) Nominal maximum size of aggregate
(j) Type or name of admixture, if included, and the dosage quantity
(k) Quantity of concrete in cubic metres
(l) Time of loading, defined as the time of contact between cement and aggregates, or
when these are surface dry, between cement and added water

14.4 The Contractor shall complete the following items of information on the delivery ticket after the
discharge of each batch of concrete:

(a) Arrival and departure times of the truck

(b) Time of completion of discharge
(c) Details of extra water or any other materials added on site
(d) Position in the Works where concrete is placed

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14.5 In the case of truck mixed concrete, the water may be added either at the concrete supplier's
plant or under the Contractor's supervision after arrival at Site, but NOT in transit.

14.6 The concrete is to be agitated continuously by rotation of the mixer drum during transport to
the Site and while awaiting discharge. Concrete shall be discharged from the delivery vehicle
within 2 hours after the time of loading.

14.7 The concrete is to be compacted in its final position in as short a time as possible after
discharge from the delivery vehicle.

15.0 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

15.1 The grade of steel and extent of the reinforcement cage, including starter bars above cut-off
levels, shall be as shown on the contract drawings.

15.2 Where shown in drawing, the prefixes to the bar diameter shall have the following meaning:

Prefix Reinforcement Type

D High tensile "Type 2" deformed bars with fy = 400N/mm2

15.3 The sources of supply for all materials shall be approved by the CM. before these materials
are delivered on the Site. Reinforcement shall be stored clear of working areas and supported
above the surface of the ground, and shall be protected from damage and from deterioration
due to exposure.

15.4 The Contractor shall supply the CM. with a test certificate from the steel manufacturer showing
compliance with the specified requirements. One tension test and one bend test shall be
made for each lot of 50 tonnes supplied for the works, or as frequently as required by the CM.
Reinforcement not readily identifiable as to the required quality will be liable to rejection.

16.0 CORE TEST

16.1 Ten numbers of 75mm diameter core test samples for each size/type of RC pile shall be taken
at the discretion of the CM.

16.2 At least two numbers of core test specimens shall be carried out on each selected RC pile and
approved by accredited testing agency. The equivalent average cylender strength of the
specimens shall not be less than the specified strength on the concrete will be assumed to
have failed to comply with the specified characteristic strength.

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