Method Statement For Concrete Production

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CONTRACTOR: Method Statement for Concrete Production
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Contents
1. General.................................................................................................................................3
2. Reference Standards.............................................................................................................3
3. Plant Personnel Requirements...............................................................................................3
3.1. Batch Plant Operator....................................................................................................................4
3.2. Certified Technicians....................................................................................................................4
3.3. Mix Design Technician................................................................................................................4
3.4. Manager of Quality Control.........................................................................................................4
4. Materials for Concrete..........................................................................................................5
4.1. Portland Cement Blended.............................................................................................................5
4.2. Water for Concrete Mixing and Curing........................................................................................5
4.3. Aggregates...................................................................................................................................5
4.3.1. Fine Aggregate.............................................................................................................................6
4.3.2. Coarse Aggregate.........................................................................................................................6
4.4. Admixtures...................................................................................................................................6
5. Concrete Classes...................................................................................................................7
6. Approved Mix Design...........................................................................................................8
7. Water - Cement Ratio............................................................................................................8
8. Scales and Meters.................................................................................................................9
8.1. Water Measuring Devices............................................................................................................9
8.2. Admixture Measuring Dispensers................................................................................................9
8.3. Recorders.....................................................................................................................................9
9. Batching Accuracy................................................................................................................9
10. Required Plant Records.....................................................................................................9
11. Production Criteria..........................................................................................................10
12. Truck Mixers...................................................................................................................10
13. Central Mixers.................................................................................................................11
14. 14. Mixing and Delivery.................................................................................................11
15. Transit Time....................................................................................................................12
16. Adjustments during Progress of Work.............................................................................12
17. Concrete Consistency......................................................................................................12
18. Weather Precautions........................................................................................................12
19. Control of Concrete.........................................................................................................13
19.1. Technicians at Mixing Plant.......................................................................................................13
19.2. Sampling of Mixed Concrete......................................................................................................14
19.3. Compressive Strength Testing....................................................................................................14
19.4. Testing frequencies.....................................................................................................................15
20. 20. Quality Assurance.....................................................................................................16
21. Risks...............................................................................................................................16
Method Statement for Concrete Production

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22. Safety & Environmental Measures..................................................................................17

23. Appendix.........................................................................................................................19

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1. General
This specification consists of the supply, transport and placing of concrete mixes of different
classes and concrete construction work in accordance with the lines, grades, sections and other
detail shown on the drawings or subject to approval by the Engineer.
2. Reference Standards
The following Standards in their latest edition shall be particularly applied to the works covered
by this Specification.
TCVN 5439-04 Cements - Standard Specification for Classification

TCVN 2682 - 92 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
TCVN 4030-03 Cement. Test method for determination of fineness
Cements - Methods for determination of bending and compressive
TCVN 4032-85
strength
TCVN 6016-95 Cements - Test methods - Determination of strength
TCVN 6017-95 Cements - Test methods - Determination of setting time and soundness
AASHTO M6 Fine Aggregate for Portland Cement Concrete;
AASHTO T23 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field;
AASHTO T119 Slump of Portland Cement Concrete;
AASHTO T121 Mass per Cubic Meter, Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of
Concrete;
AASHTO T141 Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete;
ASTM C31 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field;
ASTM C39 Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens;
ASTM C109 Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or 50-
mm Cube Specimens);
ASTM C143 Slump of Portland Cement Concrete;
ASTM C494 Chemical Admixtures for Concrete;
3. Plant Personnel Requirements
Concrete production facilities supplying concrete shall have adequate qualified personnel. Batch
Plant operator, certified technicians and manager of quality control are required positions for an
approved concrete production facility. At the discretion of the Engineer, certain functions of the
above positions may be combined when it can be demonstrated that the plant operation and
quality of the concrete will not be detrimentally affected. Qualified Technicians utilizing
equipment with a valid calibration/verification will perform Quality Control sampling and
testing. This qualification of any technician shall be made available upon request.

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3.1. Batch Plant Operator
Personnel who have quality control functions or who sign concrete certification/delivery tickets
must demonstrate, through examination, adequate concrete related knowledge. Plant Operators
shall be present during batching operations.
3.2. Certified Technicians
Personnel who perform the tests on the plastic properties of concrete, such as slump,
temperature, air content, making/curing concrete cylinders and calculating the water to
cementitious materials ratio, shall be qualified as a Concrete Field Inspector.
Personnel who perform the tests on the hardened properties of concrete, such as strength of
cylinders, shall be qualified as a Concrete Laboratory Technician.
3.3. Mix Design Technician
Personnel who have quality control functions of designing a concrete mix must demonstrate,
through examination, adequate concrete related knowledge. Such examinations will deal with
specifications and concrete quality control procedures. The Mix Design Technician shall be
qualified as a Concrete Laboratory Technician.
3.4. Manager of Quality Control
Personnel who perform the duties of managing the quality control of the plant shall be qualified
as a Concrete Laboratory Technician.
- Three years of quality control experience directly related to cement concrete production.
- Demonstrated proficiency in implementing, supervising and maintaining surveillance over a
quality control program.
- Experience or certification in performance of required quality control tests and in
organization and statistical evaluation of quality control test results.
The personnel who perform the duties of managing the quality control of the production facility
shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Implement policies and procedures of the quality control program.
- Maintain liaison with Project Manager and the Department on all activities related to quality
control.
- Supervise the activities of all quality control technicians, ensuring sufficient manpower in
all areas related to quality control testing and inspection.
- Review all quality control procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Ensure all quality control records are properly prepared and reviewed.
- Ensure that quality control activities are performed in accordance with documented
instructions and procedures.
- Develop and maintain a filing, storage and retrieval system for quality control records.

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4. Materials for Concrete
4.1. Portland Cement Blended.
(a) Cement shall be PCB Cement complying in all respects with TCVN 6260:2009. All
cement shall be manufacturer’s standard cement unless otherwise specified on the
drawings. Only one brand of cement shall be used for all concrete works throughout the
Project unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer.
(b) Cement shall be delivered to the Site in sealed bags or in bulk. All deliveries of cement to
site shall include appropriate test certificates, certified by an independent agency in the
country of origin, confirming that the material delivered complies with the specification.
(c) Cement delivered by bulk carriers shall be stored in silos made for cement storage. All
handling shall be by methods that prevent contamination of the cement. The silos shall
be provided with interior moisture control devices that keep the cement dry and prevent
premature hydration. The silos shall be provided with access ladders and access points to
enable samples to be taken from various levels of each silo for testing purposes.
4.2. Water for Concrete Mixing and Curing
(a) The Contractor’s proposed water source shall be submitted to the Engineer for his
approval together with test results confirming that water from the source complies with
this specification.
(b) Water for concrete mixes, curing concrete and other products containing cement shall be
clean water free from oil, salt, acid, sugar, vegetable or any other substance injurious to
the concrete unless otherwise authorized in by the Engineer.
4.3. Aggregates
(a) Aggregates shall be free of substances that react deleteriously with alkali in the cement
sufficiently to cause unacceptable expansion of the concrete. The Engineer’s approval of
aggregate sources will be based on satisfactory evidence furnished by the Contractor that
the aggregate is free from such materials.
(b) All aggregates shall consist of tough, hard, durable uncoated particles. Samples shall be
taken in the presence of a representative of the Engineer and the Contractor for testing
and approval before materials are brought to the Site.
(c) Aggregates shall be stored in stockpiles that ensure the materials remain free draining and
are adequately separated to prevent cross contamination. Aggregates shall be stock near
mixing plant, before mixing aggregates shall be comply enough moisture, aggregates
shall be checked and approved by the engineer.
(d) Fine and coarse aggregates shall be tested in accordance with the standards below. Source
approval shall be withdrawn if aggregates do not meet the requirements of this
specification during routine testing.

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ASTM C39 Compressive Strength

ASTM C40 Organic Impurities
ASTM C87 Mortar Strength
ASTM C88 Soundness
ASTM C123 Coal and Lignite
ASTM C136 Sieve Analysis
4.3.1. Fine Aggregate
(a) Fine aggregate shall consist of natural sand with hard, strong, durable particles or other
inert materials with similar characteristics. Fine aggregate shall be clean and free from
extraneous materials, clay balls, organic matter or other detrimental material in
accordance with AASHTO M6.
(b) Fine aggregate shall be reasonably graded and shall meet the grading requirements
mentioned in Table 1.
(c) Fine aggregate shall be of such uniformity that the fineness modulus as defined in
AASHTO M6 shall not vary more than 0.20 in either way from the fineness modulus of
the representative samples used in the mix designs.
Table 1: Grading Requirements of Fine Aggregate
Sieve Size Percentage Passing by Weight （%）
(mm)
9.5 100
4.75 95 - 100
2.36 80 - 100
1.18 50 - 85
0.600 25 - 60
0.300 5 - 30
0.150 2 - 10
4.3.2. Coarse Aggregate
(a) Coarse aggregate shall be crushed aggregate and shall be homogeneous, clean, and free
from extraneous materials, clay lumps, organic matter, and other detrimental materials.
Coarse aggregate shall meet the requirements of AASHTO-M80 and ASTM C33.
(b) Coarse aggregate shall be reasonably graded and shall meet the grading requirements in
Table-2-1 in Concrete Classes.
(c) The percentage wear of the aggregate shall not be greater than 50 as determined by
AASHTO-T96.
4.4. Admixtures

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The use of any admixtures will require the approval of the Engineer. Each type and each
location or purpose shall be approved individually. Approval will be dependent upon the
submission of mix designs and satisfactory trial mixes to demonstrate the function of the
admixture.
5. Concrete Classes
(a) Concrete shall be of one of the classes shown in Table-2-1. All concrete classes shall be
tested using cylinders in accordance with AASHTO T22 and T23 (ASTM-C39 and C31
respectively).
(b) The strength requirements for each class of concrete as determined by testing cylinders at
7 and 28 days in accordance with the requirements of this specification are given in table
2.1 below. The table also includes other information which is provided as guidance for
the Contractor in determining the contents and properties of his proposed concrete mixes.
(c) The class of concrete to be used in each part of the Works shall be as detailed on the
drawings subject to confirmation by the Engineer. However a guide is given in the 2.2 below.
Table 2.1 Concrete Classes

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C30
C50 C45 C40 C35 C30 (Tremi C25 C20 C10 P
e Mix)
Minimum
Compressive 5 (Min.
Strength at 28days 50 45 40 35 30 30 25 20 10 Flexural
(150x300mm Strength)
Cylinder) (Mpa)
Maximum Size of
Course Aggregate 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 40 25
(mm)
Minimum Cement
450 450 420 380 350 350 330 280 175 350
Content (kg/m3)
Maximum W/C
30 35 37.5 39.5 45 49.4 50 55 76 40
Ratio (%)
Slump (mm) 125- 25- 0-50
50-100 50-100
175 75
Coarse Aggregate Percentage Passing by Weight (%)
Sieve Size
37.5mm --- 100
25.0mm 100 90-100 95-100
19.0mm 90-100 --- ---
12.5mm 30-70 25-60 25-60
4.75mm (No.4) 0-10 0-10 0-10
Table 2.2 Concrete class - location
Concrete Class Location

Class C50 Precast Girder (Super T)
Class C45 Precast Girder (I)
Class C40 Box Girder
Class C35 CIP Deck Slab (incl. Link Slab), Crossbeam of Super T
Class C30 Abutment, Pier, Precast Concrete Plank for Super T
Class C30 Bored Pile

(Tremie Mix)
Class C25 Parapet, Pedestal of Lamp Post, Approach Slab
Class C20 Sealing Concrete
Class C10 Blinding Concrete

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Class P Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP)
Acceptable ranges for concrete slump shall be determined by appropriate mix design and
subsequent trial mix testing. Slumps shall be measured in accordance with AASHTO T119.
6. Approved Mix Design
(a) The Contractor shall submit his proposed mix designs to the Engineer for his approval
and prepare samples in order to Engineer checked and approved samples before carrying
out mixing concrete on a large scale. The mix design shall include the target mean
strength for the mix and shall be submitted with the results of satisfactory tests from trial
mixes. The mix design and the trial mixes shall use only those materials that have
previously been given source approval by the Engineer.
(b) No concrete work will be allowed to commence until the Engineer approves the
Contractor’s proposed mix design(s).
(c) A new mix design shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval if there are any
changes in characteristics or source of supply of any of the component parts of the mix.
Any delay due to such changes shall be entirely the responsibility of the Contractor.
(d) During the execution of the Works, the Engineer may require additional tests to be made
on the work mix to check compliance with the approved Mix Design.
7. Water - Cement Ratio

(a) The water content shall be the least amount that shall produce a workable homogeneous
plastic mixture. Excess water shall not be permitted and any batch containing such
excess shall be rejected.
(b) The total water content for any batch of concrete shall include an allowance for water
contained in the aggregates. The Contractor shall determine the water content of the
aggregates before concrete batching begins and admixture (if any). The water added to
the mix shall be adjusted for the water contained in the aggregates.
(c) Frequent slump tests shall be carried out to ensure that the workability of the concrete
remains consistent.
8. Scales and Meters
All scales, meters and other weighing or measuring devices, excluding admixture dispensers,
shall be checked for accuracy by a qualified representative of a scale company prior to
production of concrete. Scales, meters and other weighing or measuring devices, excluding
admixture dispensers, shall be checked quarterly at a minimum.
8.1. Water Measuring Devices
Water measuring devices used during batching operations at concrete plants are to be checked
for accuracy at least quarterly. Accuracy of these devices is checked by weight or volume. Any
container used for accuracy verification must be capable of holding the maximum quantity of
water normally used during batching sequence.
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Measure water by volume or weight. Whichever method is used, construct the equipment so that
the accuracy of measurement is not affected by variations in pressure in the water supply line.
Use a meter or weighing device capable of being set to deliver the required quantity and to
automatically cut off the flow when the required quantity has been discharged. Ensure that the
measuring equipment has accuracy, under all operating conditions, within 1% of the quantity of
water required for the batch.
8.2. Admixture Measuring Dispensers
Admixture measuring dispenser accuracy shall be certified annually by the admixture supplier.
Calibrate the dispensing equipment quarterly.
8.3. Recorders
Plants equipped with recording mechanisms must provide records that are clear, complete and
permanent indications of plant performance. Where necessary, recorder information may be
supplemented by the batcher during the batching operation.
9. Batching Accuracy
Failure to maintain batching operations of the concrete within the tolerance for each component
material requires immediate investigation and corrective action by the concrete producer, and
automatically places the plant on conditional approved status.
Admixture measuring equipment (whether volume or weight) must have an accuracy, under all
operating conditions of the quantity required for any potential batch size produced at the plant.
Graduated weigh beams or dials must be able to read to 0.1% of the scale’s capacity.
10. Required Plant Records
All records shall be kept on file at each plant and made available upon request by the Engineer.
The following updated information shall be available at each plant:
- Producer Quality Control program and plant approval status.
- Approved concrete design mixes.
- Materials source/specification compliance (delivery tickets, certifications, certified mill test
reports, miscellaneous test reports).
- Quality Control data (gradation and absorption worksheets, fresh and hardened concrete test
results, sample frequency data, and any additional information required by Materials
Engineer).
- Plant and mixer design data as required by project specifications.
- Daily records of all concrete batched for delivery to project site, including respective design
mix numbers and quantities of batched concrete.
11. Production Criteria
Concrete production must continually meet the following criteria:

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- The average of any three consecutive strength test results can not fall below the specified
minimum strength.
- No single strength test result can fall more than 3Mpa below the specified minimum
strength.
Batching Tolerances
Concrete must be batched within the following tolerances.

- Cementitious materials must be within 1% of the required batch quantity.
- Fine and Coarse Aggregates must be within 2% of their respective required batch quantity.
12. Truck Mixers
Provide mixers of an approved type that are capable of combining the components of the
concrete into a thoroughly mixed and uniform mass, free from balls or lumps, which are capable
of discharging the concrete with a satisfactory degree of uniformity.
Use truck mixers of the inclined axis revolving drum type, or concrete plant central mixers of
the non-tilting, tilting, vertical shaft or horizontal shaft types.
Ensure that metal rating plates are attached to each mixer specifying its mixing speed, agitating
speed, rated capacity and unit serial number.
- Use truck mixers with a drum that is actuated by a power source independent of the truck
engine or by a suitable power take-off. Ensure that either system provides control of the
rotation of the drum within the limits specified on the manufacturer's rating plate, regardless
of the speed of the truck. Use truck mixers of the revolving drum type that are equipped
with a hatch in the periphery of the drum shell which permits access to the inside of the
drum for inspection, cleaning and repair of the blades.
- Ensure that the water supply system mounted on truck mixers is equipped with a volumetric
water gauge or approved water meter in operating condition. Annually calibrate water
measuring devices on truck mixers or other water sources used for concrete water
adjustments.
- Where a truck mixer volumetric gauge controls job site water additions, ensure the truck
mixer is parked in a level condition during on-site water adjustments so that the gauge is
indicating a specific tank volume before and after the concrete adjustment.
13. Central Mixers
Use stationary type mixers equipped with an approved timing device which will automatically
lock the discharge lever when the drum is charged and release it at the end of the mixing period.
Do not extend such operations beyond the end of that working day. The mixer shall be operated
at the speed recommended by the manufacturer.
The Producer shall inspect all mixers at least once each week for changes due to accumulation
of hardened concrete or to wear of blades.

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14. 14. Mixing and Delivery

(a) When mixed batches are hauled to the mixer, bulk cement shall be transported either in
waterproof compartments or between the fine and coarse aggregates. Where cement is
placed in contact with moist aggregates, batches will be rejected unless mixed within 1.5
hours of such contact.
(b) The concrete shall be mixed until a uniform colour and consistency is obtained.
(c) Mixing and delivery of concrete shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM
C94 except where modified in this specification for truck mixing or a combination of
central point and truck mixing or truck agitating. Delivery of concrete shall be so
regulated that placing is at a continuous rate unless delayed by the placing operations.
The intervals between deliveries of batches shall not be so great as to allow the concrete
in place to harden partially, and in no case shall such an interval exceed 45 minutes.
(d) Any arrangements for the cooling of the mixing water as and the handling of admixtures
shall be subject to approval by the Engineer.
(e) Additional mixing water and/or admixture may not be added on the Work Site unless
specifically authorized by the Engineer and if the water/cement ratio in the approved job
mix is not exceeded and the truck mixer is loaded to no more than 70 percent of its rated
capacity.
(f) The volume of concrete mixed per batch shall not exceed the mixer’s nominal capacity as
shown on the manufacturer’s standard rating plate on the mixer.
(g) Mixing shall continue for the minimum times shown below after all the water has been
added.
mixers having a capacity of 1.5 m3 or less minimum 60 seconds

mixers having a capacity greater than 1.5 m3 minimum 90 seconds
mixer with a capacity of 750 litre or less minimum 1.5 minutes
each additional 500 litre capacity or fraction be increased by 15 seconds
double-drum high performance mixer minimum 70 seconds
(h) Mixing time shall be measured from the time all materials, except water, are in the drum.
(i) The timing device on stationary mixers shall be equipped with a bell or other suitable
warning device to give a clearly audible signal each time the lock is released. If the
timing device fails, the Contractor may continue operations for up to 24 hours while it is
being repaired, provided he furnishes an approved timepiece equipped with minute and
second hands. After 24 hours the mixer shall not be used until repairs are made.
(j) On cessation of work, including all stoppages exceeding 20 minutes, the mixers and all
handling plant shall be washed with clean water. Any deposits of old concrete in the
drum shall be cleaned out by rotating clean aggregate and water in the drum before any
fresh concrete is mixed.
(k) Concrete that is not in place within one hour of the time when ingredients were charged
into the mixing drum, or concrete that has developed an initial set, shall be rejected.

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15. Transit Time
The maximum allowable time between initial introduction of water into the mix and depositing
the concrete in place is given below.
Non-Agitating Agitating Trucks
trucks
No water reducing and retarding admixture (Type 45 minutes 60 minutes
D or G) is used in the mix.
Water reducing and retarding admixture (Type D 75 minutes 90 minutes
or G) is used in the mix.
16. Adjustments during Progress of Work
After a mix design has been approved, the mix shall not be changed during the progress of the
work except as follows:
If it is found impossible to obtain concrete of the desired workability with the mix proportions
originally determined, changes in aggregate weights may be made subject to the approval of the
Engineer.
If it is found impossible to produce concrete of the minimum compressive strength specified,

the cement content may be increased subject to the approval of the Engineer.
17. Concrete Consistency
The concrete slump shall be determined by the Contractor’s trial mixes and shall be measured in
accordance with AASHTO T119.
18. Weather Precautions

(a) During hot weather steps shall be taken to reduce the concrete temperature. When the air
temperature in the shade is 35C and rising, precautions shall be taken during all concrete
operations so that the temperature of the concrete when placed does not exceed 32C.
(b) The concrete mixing plant shall be screened and covered to protect it from the sun (and
wind and rain). Similar precautions shall be taken throughout the transit, placing and
curing of the concrete whenever conditions require them.
(c) Aggregates shall be shaded and mixing water shall be cooled and other steps taken to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
(d) Fresh concrete placed at air temperatures of 35C or higher shall be shaded from the direct
rays of the sun to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
19. Control of Concrete
19.1. Technicians at Mixing Plant

(a) The Contractor shall designate a competent and experienced concrete technician to be in
charge of the mixing plant and to be responsible for quality control including, but not
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limited to, the following:
(i) The proper storage and handling of all components of the mix.
(ii) The proper maintenance and cleanliness of plant, trucks, and other equipment.
(iii) The gradation testing of fine and coarse aggregates.
(iv) The determination of the fineness modulus of fine aggregate.
(v) The measurement of moisture content of the aggregates and adjustment of the
mix proportions as required before each day's production or more often if
necessary to maintain the required water/cement ratio.
(vi) The computation of the batch masses for each day's production and the checking
of the plant's calibration as necessary.
(b) He shall be assisted by at least one competent and experienced concrete technician at the
project site responsible for concrete sampling and testing during placing of concrete.
(c) He shall ensure furnishing on behalf of the Contractor of all equipment and the
performance of temperature, unit mass, slump, and other tests to verify compliance with
the specification before and during each placement operation.
(d) He shall verify that adjustments to the mix before discharge comply with the
specifications.
(e) He shall ensure completion of the batch ticket, which shall include the detail below, the
recording of the apparent water/cement ratio, and the time discharge are completed;
furnishing a copy of each batch ticket at the time of placement.
Concrete supplier
Ticket serial number
Date and truck number
Contractor
Structure or location of placement
Mix-design and concrete class
Component quantities and concrete total volume
Moisture corrections for aggregate moisture
Total water in mix at plant
Time of batching
Time at which discharge must be completed
(g) Ensure testing to determine the unit mass, slump, and temperature according to this
specification.
(h) The provision of copies of work sheets and test results as they are completed.

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19.2. Sampling of Mixed Concrete

(a) The frequency of sampling and testing shall be included in the quality management plan
for concrete and subject to the approval of the Engineer.
(b) Samples shall be taken from each work item or batch as in the Contractor‘s approved
quality control plan and in accordance with AASHTO-T141. The temperature and slump
of the concrete shall be tested for each load at discharge or at such frequency as may be
approved by the Engineer. Test will not be deemed to have been carried out unless
witnessed by the Engineer or his representative. The method of making the slump test
shall conform to ASTM C143.
(c) Sampling at discharge shall be after at least 0.2 cubic meters are discharged and before
placing any of the batches in the forms.
(d) The initial testing frequency shall be resumed if a test shows a failing temperature or
slump or when required by the Engineer.
(e) The Contractor shall bear all expenses for obtaining, cutting out or sampling all
specimens and/or component parts for testing.
19.3. Compressive Strength Testing

(a) Testing to determine the compressive strength of concrete shall be used for the following
purposes:
* To allow early stripping of forms.
* permit the application of post tensioning force.
* permit the launching of the traveller.
* acceptance of the completed work
(b) The procedure for strength testing shall be in accordance with ASTM C1077 or an
equivalent procedure approved by the Engineer.
(c) This procedure shall use conventional test cylinder results to substantiate strength
predictions for each class and location of concrete pours. The figure below is an example
of an acceptable the procedures.

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Example of Concrete Strength Quality
9 Specimens by Cylinder from each 100 cubi

when the same grade is used continuously, or as
Cylinder numbers 1, 5 and 9 3 Samples fro
7 days compressive strength test OK
if less than X%* from required 28 days compressive strength

28 da
Alternative 2
stop placing concrete
Counterme
and rectify any defect
Alternative 1
Remove and replace the defective concrete without waiting the results of 28-day test by the
*Note: This percentage or strength shall be decided in accordance with the test results of trial mixing as men
19.4. Testing frequencies
Testing frequencies shall be accordance with Vietnamese Standard: TCVN 4453-95; TCXDVN
305-04 or other international standard subject equivalence being demonstrated by the Contractor
and the satisfaction of the Engineer of the Vietnamese standard shall apply:
Item Test Description Test Frequency Remarks

TCVN 4453-95: Monolithic Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Structures –
1
Codes for Construction, Check and Acceptance.
Material testing & preparation work before
a construction: (for material & quarries approval)
+ General requirement Article 5.1
+ Cement Article 5.2
+ Sand Article 5.3
+ Quality of aggregate for concrete Article 5.4
+ Water for concrete : Article 5.5

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+ Others requirement index for concrete ; additive

cement … Article 5.6; 5.7
+ Formworks and falsework Article 3
+ Reinforcement for concrete Article 4
b During construction period: Article 6
( Note: Article 6.8 has been superseded by TCXDVN 305:2004)
After construction period: (For acceptance of Article 7 :
c construction works) Table 19
TCXDVN 305-04: Mass Concrete – Code of Practice of Construction and
2
Acceptance
Material testing & preparation work before
a construction: (for material & quarries approval) Article 6.9.1
+ Cement : Article 6.2.1
+ Quality of aggregate for concrete (include sand): Article 6.2.2
+ Water for concrete : Article 6.2.3
+ Others requirement index for concrete chloride ion,
additive cement : Article 6.2.4
Article 6.4 ;
b During construction period: Article 6.9.2
After construction period: (For acceptance of Article 6.9.3 ;
c construction works) Article 7
20. 20. Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance is carried out according to the Project Quality Plan. For the purpose of
Quality Assurance, we are planning to use
- Check List – REQUEST FOR INSPECTION CHECK FORM (RICF)
Copy of the each and every Inspection and Test Plan and Check List is filed and keep in the Site
Office.
21. Risks
● Human damages when work progresses:
Solution:
Allocate skill people
Provide safety equipment
● Risk for not selecting the correct trace

Solution:
It shall be verified by survey checking of the trace

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Planning of the work
● Handing Heavy Equipment

Solution:
Appoint experience operator
Barricades need to be set out
secure that is familiar with the machine .
● Language
There will be working employees with different languages. In order to avoid accident on
account of misunderstanding of languages it is necessary for the employer to give a good
and thorough instruction of this method statement.
Solution:
Small instruction meetings can be held for clarification so misunderstanding can be solved
between workers
● Construction Operation
Solution:
Use the equipments to be use for handling safety manner. Trucks should be allocated for
with capable person. Protection of Road bed and slope during the construction and
protection of the structure as requirements.
22. Safety & Environmental Measures
Prior and during the execution of work on site, basic safety precautions shall be implemented to
work efficiently and to prevent any accident or casualties. This method contains safety and
environmental related matters that have to be takes in consideration before any activities start on
site.
General
- All of worker should put on their safety shoes, helmet, vest and leggings. No one shall not
be allows to enter on workplace if Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not complete.
- Before starting the works, operators and labors should memorize the method, contents,
scope of work.
- The team will be mixed experts and with beginners.
- The condition of climate such as temperature, rainfall etc., will be recorded, researched,
contractor shall look for the countermeasure of the climate.
- Installation of safe passageway for labors to move in excavated places.
- Labor to be reminded about the communication, signal when emergency happened.
- Whenever there should be shifting of the working team, to make sure the taking over of the
work scope and site conditions.
- To check the excavation depth, slope with drawing.
- To reinforce or replace the embedded facilities before starting to work.
- Don’t place or park the heavy equipments near the edge of higher place.

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- Checking the water flow line such as river and stream, to prevent the flood water from
inflow in the working area.
- To use the equipment in specified capacity and qualified operators.
- During the operation of heavy equipment, to prohibit the workers to come into the working
range.
- In a place of many equipments working in the area, equipments should be keeping the
working space between each other.
- To observe and check the earth defection in shape at all time.
Two flagmen shall be assigned on either side of the working area if the available space is arrow
for traffic Warning signs shall be displayed in advance as well as in working area. Traffic
warden jackets are to be provided to all flagmen.
A competent person, properly qualified and experienced, should be appointed to supervise the
Construction operations. This person should be capable of recognizing and assessing any
potential dangers as they arise; e.g., unexpected ground conditions that may require a change in
construction technique, or unusual smells which may indicate the presence of noxious or
dangerous gases.
Safety arrangement according to the project safety plans.
Life-Saving Appliances
The Pumyang and Sungjee shall provide and maintain on the Site sufficient, proper and efficient
life-saving appliances to the approval of the Engineer. The appliances must be conspicuous and
available for use at all times.
Environmental
During the process of construction, installation, Contractor’s constructing units working in the
site must:
- Not to cause pollution exceeding the permissible level for the environment surrounding the
site.
- Discharge harmful elements such as dust, toxic gas, noise etc.
- Discharge water, mud, wasted materials, soil, sand into the populated area, roads, ponds and
lakes, planting field surrounding the site that cause bad impact on living and production of
the population around.
- Not to cause danger for the population living surrounding the site.
- Not to cause sagging. Cracks, collapse for the surrounding houses, buildings and
technical infrastructure (cable system, underground pipeline, sewer, ditches.etc.)
surrounding the site.
After construction completion, all construction units must put the site in order, neat and clean.
Remove all excess materials, demolish temporary facilities, repair damaged parts of
surrounding road, sidewalk, sewer and trench, technical infrastructure, houses and building etc.,
caused by the construction process strictly in accordance with initial agreement or current
regulations issued by the Government. The best practices consist of;

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- Inorganic waste should be disposed of in an approved sanitary landfill sites away from the
construction areas, or be recycle where this is economically feasible.
-
- Any remaining organic non-toxic wastes should be ploughed into the soil layers.
-
- All ground areas where toxic wastes have been spilled should be cleaned using neutralizing
materials.
-
- All areas where oil has been spilled should be ploughed or tilled using agricultural
implementations, to facilitate the accelerated chemical breakdown of the oil.
-
- Such areas should be sown with grass, seeds or shrubs, to ensure they are not immediately
returned to agricultural use.
If any other problems occurred in the site, applicable counter measures or prevention action
shall be considered immediately and executed as soon as possible.
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EMPLOYER : Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay REVISION NO.

Method Statement for Concrete Production

22. Safety & Environmental Measures..................................................................................17

Method Statement for Concrete Production

TCVN 5439-04 Cements - Standard Specification for Classification

3. Plant Personnel Requirements

Method Statement for Concrete Production

3.1. Batch Plant Operator

3.2. Certified Technicians

3.3. Mix Design Technician

3.4. Manager of Quality Control

Method Statement for Concrete Production

4. Materials for Concrete

4.1. Portland Cement Blended.

4.2. Water for Concrete Mixing and Curing

Method Statement for Concrete Production

ASTM C39 Compressive Strength

4.3.2. Coarse Aggregate

Method Statement for Concrete Production

Table 2.1 Concrete Classes

Method Statement for Concrete Production

Table 2.2 Concrete class - location

Concrete Class Location

Class C30 Abutment, Pier, Precast Concrete Plank for Super T

Class C30 Bored Pile

Class C20 Sealing Concrete

Class C10 Blinding Concrete

Method Statement for Concrete Production

Class P Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP)

6. Approved Mix Design

7. Water - Cement Ratio

8. Scales and Meters

8.1. Water Measuring Devices

10. Required Plant Records

11. Production Criteria

Concrete production must continually meet the following criteria:

Method Statement for Concrete Production

Concrete must be batched within the following tolerances.

12. Truck Mixers

13. Central Mixers

Method Statement for Concrete Production

14. 14. Mixing and Delivery

mixers having a capacity of 1.5 m3 or less minimum 60 seconds

Method Statement for Concrete Production

15. Transit Time

16. Adjustments during Progress of Work

If it is found impossible to produce concrete of the minimum compressive strength specified,

17. Concrete Consistency

18. Weather Precautions

19. Control of Concrete

19.1. Technicians at Mixing Plant

limited to, the following:

Method Statement for Concrete Production

19.2. Sampling of Mixed Concrete

19.3. Compressive Strength Testing

Method Statement for Concrete Production

Example of Concrete Strength Quality

9 Specimens by Cylinder from each 100 cubi

Cylinder numbers 1, 5 and 9 3 Samples fro

7 days compressive strength test OK

if less than X%* from required 28 days compressive strength

19.4. Testing frequencies

Item Test Description Test Frequency Remarks