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ORIGINATOR
TITLE
READY MIXED CONCRETE SUPPLY, TESTING & PLACING
Name Signature -
Designed JCU 27/04/07 Scale Format Proposed Status
Prepared by JCU 27/04/07
Checked DMR 27/04/2007 -
Approved Date of 1st issue File Name
AREA LEVEL TRADE SCHOOL ISSUER TYPE SEQUENCE INDEX REV.
0 SL E0 ALL BYG WMP XXX A
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1 General
1.1 Scope of the procedure & reference to other documents :
The particular scope of this document is to provide the reader with a general understanding of the procedure to be
followed for call-off ordering of fresh ready mixed concrete, concrete testing and placing on site.
This document should be red in conjunction with the following other documents:
- Project Specification for concrete and associated Building Regulation, British Standards – refer to
list of documents in Annex 6.
- The Project Management Plan, DOCUMENT NO: ALL/ SL/ A0/ ALL/ BYG/ PMP/01/last revision
- The [Link] for concrete structural works (Inspection Test Approval Plans) included in Q.V.F.
(Quality Verification Files)
1.2 Organisation and responsibilities :
A detailed organisation chart for the persons involved in the activity and their respective responsibilities can be
found in Annex 7.
2 Call-off Ordering process :
2.1 Daily Orders
For daily orders not exceeding 100 m3 per site, the Superintendent in charge, or Engineer in charge of the activity,
shall fax orders, using the “Concrete Call-Off Order” form correctly and completely filled (See Annex 2) to the
Supplier on the previous working day by 2:00 p. m.
Where the daily order is expected to exceed this amount, at least 2 days notice must be given.
The Supplier must confirm his ability to meet the order by 5:00 p.m. on the working day before the delivery. Any
proposed amendments must be discussed and agreed with the site management before delivery.
Then, the exact timings of all orders are to be confirmed by phone or fax, on the day of delivery, by the
Supervisor using the same Daily Concrete Supply form and updating with the last accurate information – refer to
in Annex 2.
The respect in delivery times and frequencies by the supplier, or any other incidents, problems have to be
monitored and recorded on this form and faxed to the supplier for follow up of extra costs.
Concrete call-off order check:
Confirmation of Concrete order the previous day shall be faxed to the Supplier once the relevant persons in charge
(Superintendent, Site Engineer or Production Manager) have checked, approved and signed the form.
All Call-Off order forms shall be kept in the QVF file by the relevant Engineer in charge.
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2.2 Weekly concrete forecast :
A weekly schedule shall be prepared and sent by e-mail or faxed, for information, to the Supplier by the
Superintendent every Friday, or if not available by the Site Engineer. The purpose of this document is to inform
the supplier well in advance about the quantity and frequency of concrete expected to be ordered and poured each
day of the following week.
Refer to form in annex 3.
2 Conformity and Identity Testing
3.1 Concrete Delivery Notes Checks
The checks of concrete deliveries on site have to follow the flowchart in Annex 1.
A dedicated and trained operator on site in charge of the concrete checks (“the concrete operator“) has to verify
systematically the delivery notes against the call-off orders.
The concrete operator needs to ensure that the following information are available on the delivery dockets:
Name and full address of the delivery plant
Date and time of the delivery
Dispatch Note serial number / reference
Name of purchaser
Name and location of the delivery site
Details of the truck-mixer ( identification of the truck and/or driver )
Concrete details
Mix description as per BS 8500-1&2
Specified slump
Maximum water/cement ratio
Cement type
Minimum cement content (kg/m3)
Aggregate type and size
Type of admixture included
Concrete quantity (in m3)
Batching time (at the plant)
Site arrival reporting time
Time of loading
Time of completion of unloading
The signatures of the truck driver and BY UK person in charge ( The Superintendent, or the concrete
operator eventually )
Any comments added onto the delivery docket if necessary ( non-compliance or non-conformity,
concrete rejected, any problems occurred, etc. )
IMPORTANT NOTA :
-If the truck arrival time on site is more than 1 Hour after the batching time, then the concrete should be
REJECTED.
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- NO WATER TO BE ADDED ON SITE. If the consistence of the concrete is not suitable for the pour,
the concrete should be rejected and the delivery docket commented accordingly.
Once the concrete is accepted, the concrete delivery note is to be signed and passed to the Engineer in charge with
the Daily Concrete Supply sheet for monitoring.
3.2 Visual check of the concrete mixture :
The trained concrete operator has to carry out systematic visual checks of the followings for each concrete
delivery:
- visual aspect of the fresh concrete
- consistence of the concrete mixture
- quality of the mixing
3.3 Slump Tests
The slump of the concrete will be checked on site in accordance with BS EN 206-1, annex B and BS 8500-1,
annex B.
On site, slump tests will be carried out as per the controls & frequency defined in the relevant ITAP, each time a
set of concrete cubes will be made, and following any visual check if the concrete operator has doubt about the
expected consistence of the concrete delivered.
Any concrete with a slump measurement outside specified tolerance will be rejected.
Acceptance criteria for designated slump is:
SLUMP [mm] +/- (25mm) or +/- (1/3 SLUMP [mm])
Or
Acceptance criteria for class of consistence :
Class : Mmin. Slump Max.
S1 10 <= S <= 40
S2 50 <= S <= 90
S3 100 <= S <= 150
S4 160 <= S <= 210
S5 220 <= S
The method for the Slump test can be followed in Annex 5.
The record of the Slump results shall be recorded onto the delivery dockets and the “Concrete
Test Record” – refer to form in Annex 4
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3.4 Temperature limitation for concrete :
Normal temperature limitation for concrete placing: 30˚c (maximum) and 5˚c (minimum)
For external temperature 0˚c <T<5˚c:
Specific work precautions need to be taken when external temperature <5˚c.
- During cold spells, prefer CEMI or CEM II cement instead of CEMIII; the content of cement can be
increased as well; reduce ratio W/C and prefer admixtures (both concrete supplier and Structural consultant need
to be contacted for this and approve new mix designation).
- Surfaces exposed to cold temperatures and frost (shutters, formworks, blinding concrete, etc.) need to
be insulated and protected (tarpaulin for example).
- The concrete temperature at the point of delivery will be monitored during cold spells; concrete not
meeting the minimum temperature requirement (fresh concrete temperature =>10˚c) will be rejected. This
information shall be written down on the delivery docket and the “Concrete Test Record”.
- DO NOT PLACE concrete against frozen or frost covered surfaces.
When External Temperature < 0˚c:
Concreting HAS TO BE STOPPED.
For temperature > 25˚c:
During hot spells, prefer CEMII or CEMIII cement instead of CEMI.
Exposed surface of concrete pour needs to be damped down to avoid drying of fresh concrete (precast planks or
hollowcore slabs for example).
IMPORTANT:
- DO NOT ADD WATER ON SITE, use additional admixtures supplied by concrete supplier
- Use adequate curing product straight after the pour.
3.5 Concrete cubes preparation & compressive strength testing :
The compressive strength of the different concrete mixes incorporated to the definitive structure will be tested and
monitored.
Concrete cubes will be prepared on site by the concrete operator in accordance with BS EN 12390-2:2000 and as
per the type and frequency defined in the project specifications and ITAP.
From each sample of 4 cubes the following is carried out:
- 1 cube test at 7 days
- 2 cubes tested at 28 days
- 1 cube held in store, pending instruction from the Engineer
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For each set of 4 cubes cast, a consecutive number will be marked indelibly ranging from A-D for each one in the
set.
The Numbering reference for the Cubes is:
CUBE Number- A (for test at 7 days)
CUBE Number – B (for test at 28 days)
CUBE Number – C (for test at 28 days)
CUBE Number – D (for storage)
Concrete cubes will be collected and tested by a certified UKAS Laboratory in accordance with the
recommendation and frequency defined in the project Specifications or ITAP.
The method for the preparation of cube samples for cube testing is shown in Annex 5.
Result of Testing
The laboratory will provide three copies of the crush test results within one day of the completion of each test –
The Engineer in charge will keep record of the test results for each set of concrete cubes made with inherent
traceability in the Concrete Test Record (identification of the plant used for the batch, identification of numbers of
specimens, location of part of the structure, slump result, compressive strength results at 7, 28 days at least,
additional comments, refer to form in Annex 4 ), and will carry out a strength statistical analysis on a weekly
basis.
Broken cubes from failed identity tests :
Keep separately the pieces of each cube which fail to meet the conformity requirements for individual results for
further tests.
Any concrete strength failure will be reported immediately to the Structural Consultant and treated as a non-
conformance.
Refer to Project Management Plan for depth information about the non-conformance & remedial work process.
3.6 Concrete pouring monitoring:
The Foreman responsible for the pour will write the following information on the Delivery Docket: area, concrete
element type poured, slump test result and cube set numbers.
The Superintendent responsible for each area will complete “the sequence of pouring drawing“: based on a
structural layout drawings specifically dedicated for this use. The Superintendent will record on a daily basis the
concrete elements poured and the date of the pour by highlighting the area done on the drawings.
Once completed these drawings will be kept by the Engineer in charge in the main QVF.
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Annex 1 - Concrete delivery checks flowchart
Delivery note check:
Type, designation,
quantity, consistence
Concrete rejected Does the concrete mix
No comply with the order?
Yes
Does the plant used is an
No
approved one?
Yes
No
Does the time between the batch and the truck
arrival on site less than 1h 00?
Yes
Record the arrival time on
delivery docket
Second check of docket,
designation of concrete Does the visual aspect of the
No fresh concrete is as usually?
Are the modifications Yes
No acceptable? Yes
Does the visual consistence of the
fresh concrete satisfactory? Yes
Slump test measurement
Record slump result on Does the slump result within the
delivery docket tolerances?
Yes
Concrete mix can be used.
Cube tests can be prepared.
Record the element poured on
delivery docket.
Complete and sign the docket.
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Annex 2 - Concrete Call-off order form
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Annex 3 - Weekly concrete forecast form
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Annex 4 - Concrete Test Record form
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Annex 5
Slump Testing & concrete cubes making procedures
Slump Testing
Principle
Fresh concrete is compacted into a mould in the shape of a frustrum of a cone. When the cone is withdrawn
upwards, the distance the concrete has slumped provides a measure of the consistency of the concrete.
Apparatus
Piece of Apparatus Information
Mould Metal, not thinner than 1,5mm
Base diameter 200 mm
Top diameter 100 mm
Height 300 mm
Compacting rod Circular cross-section, straight, made of steel with rounded ends
16 mm diameter
600 mm length
Funnel Optional
Rule Graduated from 0 mm to 300 mm at intervals not exceeding 5 mm
Base plate / surface Rigid, flat, plate
Remixing container Flat tray of rigid construction
Shovel Square mouth (ensures proper mixing of material)
Moist cloth
Scoop 100 mm in width
Timer Capable of measuring 1 s.
Procedure
1. Place dampened mould on the dampened base plate
2. Fill mould while holding it firmly against the base plate
3. Fill mould in 3 layers of equal depths up to the top of the mould
4. Compact each layer with 25 uniformly distributed strokes of the tamping rod
5. Remove mould from concrete in 5-10 s. by raising it carefully in a vertical direction
6. Entire operation (from start of filling to mould removal) should be complete within 150 s.
7. Immediately after removal of the mould, measure and record the slump (h)
Test result
The test is only valid if it yields a true slump. If the specimen shears, another sample shall be taken. If two
consecutive tests show a portion of the concrete shearing off from the mass of the test specimen, the concrete
lacks the necessary plasticity and cohesiveness for the slump test to be suitable. Examples of True slump and
Shear slump are shown in Figure 1. The True slump (h) should be reported as shown in Figure 2, to the nearest
10 mm.
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Test report
The report is to include:
a) identification of the test sample;
b) location of performance of test;
c) date of performance of test;
d) type of slump – true/shear;
e) measured true slump, to nearest 10 mm;
f) any deviation from standard test method;
g) a declaration by the person carrying out the test that it was carried out in accordance with BS EN 12350-
2:2000, except as noted in item f).
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Cube Sample Preparation
Principle
Concrete test cubes are the basis of the most important quality control there is for checking on hardened concrete.
Cubes are made from a sample of fresh concrete using special moulds. These are then sent to a laboratory where
the compressive strength of the cubes is tested. The following information has been obtained from BS EN 12390-
2:2000. This standard covers the preparation and filling of moulds, compaction of the concrete, levelling the
surface, curing of test specimens and transporting test specimens. Typical specimen dimensions include 100 mm
and 150 mm cubes (Refer to Figure 5)
Apparatus
Piece of Apparatus Information
Mould Watertight and non-absorbent (in compliance with EN 12390-1)
Internal vibrator or 120 Hz minimum frequency
Vibrating table or 40 Hz minimum frequency
Compacting rod or Steel, 16 mm Ø circular cross-section, 600 mm length, rounded ends
Compacting bar Steel, 25 mm x 25 mm square cross-section, 380 mm length
Scoop Non-absorbent material, 100 mm width
Steel trowels or floats 2 No.
Remixing container Flat tray of non-absorbent material, appropriately dimensioned for re-mixing concrete
using square-mouthed shovel
Shovel Square-mouthed (to ensure proper mixing of material)
Non-reactive mould
release material
Procedure
1. Ensure all apparatus is clean and in good condition
2. Batches should be sampled at random times predefined at the start of each day
3. Collect the sample in the container using the scoop as the concrete is being discharged from the mixer/truck
mixer
4. Take one scoop after one fifth of the batch has been discharged, and then one from each remaining fifth of the
load.
5. A batch should be regarded as the discharge from a continuous mixer during one minute, and the scoopfuls
taken at 12 second intervals
6. Re-mix the sample in the remixing container with the square mouth shovel
7. Before filling the moulds, the inner surface of the mould should be covered with a thin film of non-reactive
release material to prevent the concrete from adhering to the mould
8. When filling the mould (Refer to Figure 3) with the remixed material, specimens shall be compacted in a
minimum of two layers, but no layer should be more than 100 mm in thickness
9. a) Mechanically vibrate the sample with the internal vibrator or the vibrating table
b) Manually compact the sample with at least 25 tamping strokes of the rod per layer (Refer to Figure
4)
10. To level the surface, remove excess concrete above the upper edge of the mould using two steel trowels or
floats, brought together with a sawing action, & carefully level the surface
11. The test specimens shall be marked clearly and indelibly, without damaging the specimen
12. Records shall be kept to ensure the traceability of the specimen from sampling to testing
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13. Leave test specimens in the mould for at least 16 hours, but not longer than 3 days, protected against shock,
vibration and dehydration at a temperature of approx. 20oC
14. After removal from the mould, cure the test specimens till immediately before testing, in water at a
temperature of 20oC
Test report
The report is to include:
a) identification of the test sample;
b) date and time of making the specimen
c) details of storage of specimens prior to de-moulding, including duration and conditions
d) method of curing specimens after de-moulding, during transportation, giving temperature range and duration
of curing (if appropriate)
e) any deviation from the standard method of making and curing specimens
f) a declaration by the person technically responsible, that the sample was obtained in accordance with BS EN
12390-2:2000, except as noted in item e).
Figure 3 – Mould
Figure 4 – Manual Compaction Figure 5 – Acceptable Specimen Dimensions
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Annex 6
Reference to other project documents & National Standards
Project documents :
- - Waltham Forest Project Management Plan : ALL-SL-A0-ALL-BYG-PMP-01-last revision
Concrete Specifications :
- Terrell, Structural Consultant :
BREMER Specification for concrete BR-TIL-SPE-100003-612-revision C
KELMSCOTT Specification for concrete KS-TIL-SPE-100003-612-revision B
Relevant British Standards for the activity:
- BS 8110: Structural Use of concrete. Alternative is Eurodode EC2 with UK NAD
- BS EN 206-1: Concrete. Specification, performance, production and conformity.
- BS 8204-1 and 2: Screeds, bases and in-situ floorings
- BS 8500-1 and 2: Method of specifying and guidance for the specifier
Specification for constituent materials and concrete
- BS EN 12350-2 : 2000: Testing fresh concrete – Slump test
- BS EN 12390-2 : 2000: Testing hardened concrete
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Annex 7 - Organisation chart & responsibilities for persons
involved in the activity
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Site Manager : Nicolas COURQUIN Site Manager : Lee WEST
Civil Works Manager : David MORIN Civil Works Manager : David MORIN
Site Engineer in charge : Thomas JUDE Site engineer in charge: Jeremy LEFEVRE
Structural engineer: Rabih Waked Structural engineer: Rabih Waked
Superintendent of works: Patrick Poupard Supervisor : to be defined -
Site Supervisor: Sebastien Renaude
Responsabilities :
Site Manager: who is in control of the overall activity of the project, makes sure that Health and Safety
requirements and the Project System Management is followed by any member of the team. Will review the
PMP, and can decide an update of the PMP or WMP with QSE Manager and Trades Manager whenever
necessary.
Civil Works Manager: is in direct charge of the civil works activity and its specific Health and Safety
requirements, prepares the WMP with Engineers and Superintendent. Can decide to review and update the
WMP whenever necessary.
QSE Manager: is in charge of the preparation and the updates of the Project System Management Plan (PMP);
will review the WMP.
Site Engineers: who are in charge of the activity on site and will make sure that the work done complies with
British Regulations, Project Specifications, approved documentations, and Company standard procedures. They
participate to the preparation and approval of WMP. They will prepare the relevant ITAPs.
They will make sure that PMP, WMP and ITAPs are fully followed by any member of their team and will carry
out quality controls and tests on site (fill in WIR).
Superintendents or Supervisors of Works: who supervise either a section of the job or the overall job; will
comment and approve the WMP. They will make sure that procedures described in WMP and ITAPs are fully
followed by any member of the team and will carry out quality and tests controls on site (fill in WIR).
Foremen; who supervise a part of the activity, and also supervise the skilled and trained workers involved in the
activity, will carry out quality controls on site (fill in WIR).
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