04340003E-01-SPC-0001 - Concrete Spec Rev D Final

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CONCRETE SPECIFICATION
For
2.4 Mtpa Merensky Mining Project
Rev D
Project Code 0434.0004
19 July 2022
04340004E-01-SPC-0001
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Concrete Specification
REVISION SCHEDULE
REV DATE DESCRIPTION ORIGINATOR COMPANY
A 26/04/2021 Issued for review Des Fourie RSV
B 10/05/2021 Issued for enquiry Des Fourie RSV
C 29/06/2022 Code changed Melanie Walker RSV
D 19/07/2022 Adobe Comments Robert Du Plessis RSV
Approval
PROJECT TEAM
NAME TITLE COMPANY SIGNATURE DATE
C Langley Civil / Structural Engineer RSV 8/4/2022
8/2/2022
R Du Plessis Civil / Structural Engineer RSV
M Dawood Mechanical Engineer RSV 8/2/2022
W Hawcroft QA/QC Manager RSV 8/2/2022
8/2/2022
D van Biljon Lead Engineer RSV
S Paton Project Manager RSV 8/2/2022
R van Rooyen Engineering Leader TRP 8/2/2022
8/2/2022
F Uys GES: Mechanical TRP
8/2/2022
K Janse van Rensburg Manager Assistant: Projects TRP
F Vermaak Mining Leader TRP 8/2/2022
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CONTENTS
1. SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Applicable Regulations ...................................................................................................... 6
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 6

3. APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................... 6
4. SITE SURVEY ....................................................................................................................... 12
5. MATERIALS .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Portland cement .............................................................................................................. 12
5.2 Concrete aggregates ....................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Water .............................................................................................................................. 12
5.4 Metal reinforcement......................................................................................................... 12
5.5 Admixtures ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.6 Storage ........................................................................................................................... 13
6. CONCRETE QUALITY AND ALLOWABLE STRESSES ...................................................... 13

6.1 Control ............................................................................................................................ 13
6.2 Proportions for mix design ............................................................................................... 14
6.3 Mix Design ...................................................................................................................... 14
6.4 Tests of the concrete and other materials ........................................................................ 15
7. MIXING AND PLACING CONCRETE .................................................................................... 15

7.1 Mixing of Concrete .......................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Job Mixed Concrete ........................................................................................................ 15
7.3 Truck Mixers (Ready mix Concrete) ................................................................................ 16
7.4 Transporting Concrete..................................................................................................... 16
7.5 Mixing Equipment ............................................................................................................ 16
7.6 Mixer Capacity ................................................................................................................ 16
7.7 Batching Concrete ........................................................................................................... 16
7.8 Equipment maintenance .................................................................................................. 16
7.9 Dewatering Excavations .................................................................................................. 16
7.10 Placing Concrete........................................................................................................... 17
7.11 Compaction................................................................................................................... 17
7.12 Compaction Vibration .................................................................................................... 17
7.13 Compaction Duration and use of vibrators .................................................................... 18

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8. CURING................................................................................................................................. 18
8.1 Exposed Surfaces ........................................................................................................... 18
8.2 Low Temperatures .......................................................................................................... 18
8.3 High Temperatures.......................................................................................................... 18
9. FORMS .................................................................................................................................. 18
9.1 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 18
9.2 Materials and fixing ......................................................................................................... 19
10. CONSTRUCTION JOINTS .................................................................................................... 19

10.1 Joints not indicated on the drawings ............................................................................. 19
10.2 Interfaces between elements ........................................................................................ 19
10.3 Positioning Joints .......................................................................................................... 19
11. REINFORCEMENT ................................................................................................................ 20

12. ANCHOR BOLTS, SLEEVES, ETC EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE ........................................ 21
12.1 Cast-In Items ................................................................................................................ 21
12.2 Cast-In Sleeves and Conduits ....................................................................................... 21
12.3 Bonded Anchors ........................................................................................................... 21
12.4 Reinforcement............................................................................................................... 21
13. REINFORCEMENT DETAIL DRAWINGS.............................................................................. 21

14. EXPANSION JOINTS AND FILLER ...................................................................................... 21
15. GROUTING UNDER BASE PLATES .................................................................................... 22
16. FINISHING CONCRETE ........................................................................................................ 22
17. CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES ......................................................................................... 23
18. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION ....................................................................................... 23
19. LOW OR NO FINES CONCRETE .......................................................................................... 24
20. CONCRETE REPAIRS: ......................................................................................................... 24
21. MASTIC CUSHION, TANK BEDS ......................................................................................... 25
21.1 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................. 25
21.2 MIXING ......................................................................................................................... 25
21.3 LAYING......................................................................................................................... 25
21.4 SETTING ...................................................................................................................... 25
21.5 LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................... 26
21.6 DATA SHEETS ............................................................................................................. 26
21.7 YIELD DETERMINATION ............................................................................................. 26
21.8 MIX PROPORTION GUIDE .......................................................................................... 27
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21.9 FURTHER INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 28

21.10 PRODUCTS REQUIRED .............................................................................................. 28
21.11 EQUIPMENT NEEDED ................................................................................................. 28
22. REFERENCE AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................ 28
INDEX OF TABLES
Table 1: SA National Standards ...................................................................................................... 6
Table 2: British Standards ............................................................................................................. 10
Table 3: Other Publications ........................................................................................................... 11
Table 4: Concrete strength class................................................................................................... 14
Table 5: Cover to concrete ............................................................................................................ 20
Table 6 – Reference and Associated Documents.......................................................................... 28

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1. SCOPE
This General Specification establishes the quality of material and workmanship and defines how
quality is measured for designing, detailing, furnishing, delivering, forming, placing, finishing and
curing concrete, including reinforcing and embedded items, constructing joints and placing grout and
associated concrete operations for process plant facilities
1.1 Applicable Regulations
The Contractor shall conform with all relevant statutes, ordinances, regulations, by-laws or other
enactments that are applicable at all times during the execution of the Order including, without
limitation, the Mine Health and Safety Act (with specific reference to Chapter 2, including but not
limited to Sections 21 and 22), no 29 of 1996. The Contractor shall ensure that the machinery, plant,
equipment, apparatus, materials, or services to be supplied comply therewith, including all
amendments and re-enactments thereof and other provisions having the force of law, and with any
local and domestic regulations.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
▪ In order to complete the works, the Contractor undertakes to provide all adequate and
competent labour, supervision, tools, equipment, installed and consumable materials,
services, testing devices and services, warehousing, and each and every item of expense
necessary to complete the works;
▪ The Contractor shall carry out cube tests, provide quality plans and any other tests that the
Employer may require in terms of the drawings and this specification;
▪ The Contractor shall obtain all the necessary permits for the complete performance of the
works, and for the hauling, loading and off-loading of materials, scaffolding, and other
materials;
▪ The Employer will designate the boundary limits of access roads, parking areas, storage
areas, and construction areas. The Contractor shall not trespass in or on areas not so
designated;
▪ The Contractor shall satisfy the intent of each code, specification, drawing, and all other
documents issued as part of the Contract.
3. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Unless otherwise specified or shown, the following codes and regulations shall apply to all concrete
work and materials employed for the operations above mentioned:
Table 1: SA National Standards
Specification Number Title
Sealing components for the building industry, two components,

SANS 110: 2011
polysulphide base
SANS 121: 2011 Hot-dipped galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
SANS 135: 2011 ISO metric bolts, screws and nuts (hexagon and square)

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ISO metric precision hexagon-head bolts, screws and nuts (coarse

SANS 136: 2008
thread medium fit series)
SANS 227: 2007 Burnt clay masonry units
SANS 282: 2011 Bending dimensions and scheduling of steel reinforcement for concrete
SANS 285: 2010 Calcium silicate masonry units
Covered electrodes for manual arc welding of carbon and carbon

SANS 455: 2011
manganese steels.
Cast iron surface boxes and manhole and inspection covers and
SANS 558: 2015
frames.
Steel tubes for non-pressure purposes : Steel tubes for scaffolding

SANS 657-1: 2011
and for structural and general engineering purposes
SANS 675: 2011 Zinc coated fencing wire (plain and barbed).
SANS 676: 2010 Reinforced concrete pressure pipes
SANS 677: 2010 Concrete non-pressure pipes
SANS 727: 2003 Windows and doors made from rolled mild steel sections
Road and runway markings : Single-pack solvent-borne and water–

SANS 731:2015
borne paints Parts 1 and 2
SANS 748: 2002 Road tar binders prepared from coke oven crudes
SANS 749: 2003 Road tar binders prepared from Lurgi-gasification crudes
SANS 786: 2007 Flexible vinyl flooring
Un-plasticized poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC-U) sewer and drain pipes and

SANS 791: 2014
pipe fittings
SANS 878: 2012 Ready mixed concrete.
SANS 920: 2011 Steel bars for concrete reinforcement.
SANS 927: 2013 Pre-cast concrete kerbs, edgings and channels
SANS 952: 2011 Parts 1 & 2 - Polyolefin film for damp – and waterproofing in buildings

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SANS 986: 2012 Pre-cast reinforced concrete culverts.
SANS 1024: 2012 Welded steel fabric for concrete reinforcement.
SANS 1058: 2012 Concrete paving blocks.
Sealing compound for the building and construction industry, two

SANS 1077: 2009
components, polyurethane base.
SANS 1083: 2014 Aggregates from natural sources.
SANS 1115: 2007 Cast iron gratings for gullies and storm water drains.
SANS 1143: 2008 Mushroom and countersunk – head bolts and nuts.
SANS 1200: 1980 -

Standardised specification for civil engineering construction.
1996
SANS 1200 A: 1986 General.
SANS 1200 C: 1980 Site clearance.
SANS 1200 D: 1988 Earthworks.
SANS 1200 DB: 1989 Earthworks (pipe trenches)
SANS 1200 DE: 1984 Small earth dams
SANS 1200 F 1983 Piling
SANS 1200 G: 1982 Concrete (structural).
SANS 1200 GE: 1984 Pre-cast concrete (structural.
SANS 1200 H: 1990 Structural steel work.
SANS 1200 HA: 1990 Structural steelwork (sundry items).
SANS 1200 HC:1988 Corrosion protection for steelwork
SANS 1200 L: 1983 Medium-pressure pipelines
SANS 1200 LB: 1983 Bedding (pipes)
SANS 1200 LC: 1981 Cable ducts.
SANS 1200 LD: 1982 Sewers

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SANS 1200 LE: 1982 Storm water drainage.
SANS 1200 M: 1996 Roads (general)
SANS 1200 ME: 1981 Sub base.
SANS 1200 MF: 1981 Base.
SANS 1200 MG: 1996 Bituminous surface treatment
SANS 1200 MH: 1996 Asphalt base and sub facing.
SANS 1200 MJ: 1984 Segmental paving.
SANS 1200 MK: 1983 Kerbing and channelling
SANS 1200 MM: 1984 Ancillary roadworks
SANS 1215: 2008 Concrete masonry units.
SANS 1294: 2012 Pre-cast concrete manhole sections and slabs.
SANS 1372: 2010 Prefabricated concrete components for fences.
SANS 1491:2005 Portland cement extenders Parts 1 and 2
SANS 2001-CC1:2012 Construction Works: Concrete Structural
SANS 3001 Standard methods of testing construction materials
SANS 4001-BT1:2012 Penetration Grade Bitumen
SANS 4001-BT2:2012 Cutback Bitumen
SANS 4001-BT3:2014 Anionic Bitumen Road Emulsions
SANS 4001-BT4:2014 Cationic Bitumen Road Emulsions
SANS 4001-BT5:2014 Inverted Bitumen Emulsions
SANS 10044-1:2004 Welding
SANS 10064: 2011 Preparation of steel surfaces for coating.
The petroleum industry : Storage and distribution of petroleum

SANS 10089:2010
products in above-ground bulk installations Parts 1 to 3

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SANS 10094: 2005 The use of high-strength friction-grip bolts
SANS 10100-1: 2000 Structural use of concrete – design.
SANS 10100-2: 2014 Structural use of concrete – materials and execution of work.
SANS 10104: 1991 Hand railing and balustrading (safety aspects)
SANS 10109:2013 Concrete Floors Parts 1 & 2.
SANS 10144: 2012 Detailing of steel reinforcement for concrete.
General procedures and loadings to be adopted for the design of

SANS 10160: 2011
buildings. Parts 1 - 8
SANS 10161: 1980 The design of foundations for buildings
SANS 10162: 2011 The structural use of steel – Part 1 Hot rolled, part 2 cold formed
SANS 10167: 2011 The quality evaluation of fusion welded joints in steel structures.
SANS 10208:2012 The design of structures for the mining industry. Pt 1 – 4
SANS 10400: 1990 The application of the National Building Regulations. Parts A to XA
SANS 50196:2014 Parts 1 – 7 Methods of testing cement
SANS 50197 Cement – Composition, specification and conformity criteria
SANS 50197-1: 2013 Composition, specifications and conformity criteria
SANS 50197-2: 2000 Conformity evaluations
SANS 62305: 2011 Safety earthing, bonding and lightning protection. Parts 1 - 4
Table 2: British Standards
Document Number Title
BS 410 Specification for test sieves
BS 709 Destructive testing of fusion welded joints and weld metal
BS 915 High alumina concrete
BS 1140 Specification for resistance spot welding.

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Document Number Title
BS 1377 Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes
BS 2853 The design and testing of steel overhead runway beams
BS 3148 Test for water for making concrete
BS 4360 Specification for weld-able structural steels
BS 4675 Mechanical vibration in rotating machinery
BS 5075 Concrete admixtures
Part 1 Specification for accelerating admixtures, retarding admixtures and

water reducing admixtures.
Part 2 Specification for air-entraining admixtures
Part 3 Specification for super plasticizing admixtures
BS 5135 Metal arc welding of carbon and carbon manganese steels
BS 5400 Steel, concrete and composite bridges
BS 5838 Specification for dry packed cementitious mixes
Part 1 Prepacked concrete mixes
Part 2 Prepacked mortar mixes
BS 5973 Code of practice for access and working scaffolds
BS 5974 Code of practice for temporary suspended scaffolds
BS 6187 Demolition
BS 8007 Design of concrete structures for aqueous liquids
CP 2012 Code of practice for foundations for machinery
Part 1 Foundations for reciprocating machinery
EN 1295 Structural design of buried pipelines under various conditions of loading
EN 1295 Structural design of buried pipelines under various conditions of loading

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Table 3: Other Publications
Title
ISO 2631-1978 Guide for the evaluation of human response to whole body vibration.
DIN 4024-Pt 1-1988 Machine foundations.
VDI 2056 Evaluating the mechanical vibration of machines.
Transnet - Provision and construction of private sidings.
Alan Bauer and Assoc. Blasting vibration on curing concrete (17.12.86).
EUC 170 Truck loading and clearances.
C&CI – Concrete Industrial floors on the ground – Louis R Marais & Bryan D Perrie
4. SITE SURVEY
The Contractor shall carry out the following survey work:
▪ Verify and accept site topography and original ground levels prior to commencement of any
excavations and/or installation and notify the Employer of any discrepancies;
▪ Create temporary construction bench marks from the primary site beacons advised by
Employer as the beacons accepted for the site;
▪ The accuracy of these temporary construction beacons shall be to enable holding down bolts
to be located to ±3 millimetres from their designated position on plan, and -3 to +5 mm from
their designed elevation.
The permitted tolerance of construction shall comply with the requirements of SANS 1200 G: 1982
with respect to the placing of concrete structures, holding down bolts and fixtures.
5. MATERIALS
5.1 Portland cement
The composition of cement products shall conform to SANS 50197-1
▪ Portland cement shall conform to the standard quoted above and shall be declared to the
Engineer in terms of the designation of products listed in the standard. Cement used for
concrete in exposed surfaces of a structure shall be the same brand. The Engineer shall be
furnished with one copy of a certified mill test report for each delivery of cement.
▪ Other products conforming to the standard may be used as an alternate to Portland cement with
the approval of the Engineer provided the designation of the cement is declared and adhered to
in terms of SANS 50197-1.
5.2 Concrete aggregates
Aggregate shall conform to SANS 1083. Aggregate shall be taken from approved sources and will
be tested prior to use by the Engineer. Limits for organic impurities, soundness, alkali-reactivity and
shrinkage will be established by the Engineer.
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5.3 Water
Water used in mixing concrete, shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis,
organic matter of other deleterious substances.
5.4 Metal reinforcement
Reinforcing bars and mesh shall conform to the following:
▪ Deformed bars shall be high tensile steel conforming to SABS 920, and with deformations
conforming to SABS 82. Reinforcement bars lacking grade identification shall on delivery be
accompanied by Manufacturer's certificate of grade to identify variations;
▪ Cold drawn wire or welded wire fabric shall conform to SANS 1024.
5.5 Admixtures
Admixtures shall not be used in concrete unless approved in writing by the Engineer. Refer to
concrete repairs below in Section 20.
5.6 Storage
Materials shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign matter.
Any material which has deteriorated, or which has been damaged shall not be used for concrete.
Cement shall be stored off the ground and adequately protected from the weather. No cement which
has hardened or contains lumps shall be used. Aggregate piles shall be separated sufficiently to
prevent mixing prior to use.
6. CONCRETE QUALITY AND ALLOWABLE STRESSES
6.1 Control
Concrete shall conform to the requirements of SANS 10100 parts 1 and 2, the design and use of
structural concrete.
6.1.1 Unless otherwise specified on drawings or project documentation concrete classes shall be as
follows:

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Table 4: Concrete strength class
Class Min. Compr. Stress AT General Usage Slump Maxsize Aggregate

28 Days
mm mm
MPa
I 30 Thin structural slabs 50 to 100 19
II 30 Walls, columns and 50 to 100 19

beams
III 30 Footings and heavy 50 to 100 19

foundations walls,
columns and beams
Grout Base plates and 4.5

equipment
foundations
III Non Shrink Grout As required by

Base plates and
manufacturer
equipment
foundations
6.1.2 Other classes of concrete will be specified as required.

6.2 Proportions for mix design
The proportions for any concrete mix shall produce a product which will work readily into the corners
and angles of the forms and around reinforcement with the method of placing employed on the work,
but without permitting the materials to segregate or excess free water to collect on the surface. The
method of measuring concrete shall be such that the proportions of all materials can be accurately
controlled during the progress of the work and easily checked at any time. The method of delivering
the aggregates to the work and of storing and handling shall be such that the moisture control of the
aggregates as they come to the mixer shall not be subject to frequent or unnecessary changes.
6.3 Mix Design
Design of all mixes shall be based on the water-cement ratio applicable to the concrete grade using
the water requirements of the materials to be used on the work. No substitution of materials will be
permitted without additional test to show the concrete is satisfactory. The contractor shall be fully
responsible to ensure that the concrete strength always meets the minimum requirements. The mix
designs together with the following information for each design shall be submitted to the Engineer
and approved by him before the work is started.
▪ The water/cement ratio;
▪ 28 day strength for each concrete mix;

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▪ Graphs showing relationship between slump and water content per cubic metre of mix;
▪ Data relating to the source of supply, grading, physical properties and characteristics of the
aggregate.
6.4 Tests of the concrete and other materials
Tests will be made by the Engineer from time to time to determine whether the materials and
methods in use are such as to produce concrete of the quality specified. The tests shall be made
by an approved testing laboratory at the expense of the Owner. The Contractor shall co-operate
fully with the laboratory in providing samples for all the tests. Samples shall be taken in accordance
with SANS 5861-2: 2006 and placed for curing in accordance with SANS 5861-3: 2006. Slump tests
shall be recorded in accordance with SANS 5862-1: 2006 and hardness tests in accordance with
SANS 5863: 2006.
▪ Materials failing to meet the requirements specified shall not be used unless otherwise approved
by the Engineer;
▪ Concrete that has a slump greater than the limits specified shall not be used unless otherwise
approved by the Engineer;
▪ Compressive strength tests that fail to meet the requirements and leave reasonable doubt as to
the adequacy of the structure may require a load test or core drills in accordance with SANS
5865 of the structure to be taken, if so directed by the Engineer. Such tests or drilling shall be
made at the Contractor's expense and should these tests indicate that the concrete does not
conform to these specifications, the Contractor shall remove and replace this concrete or take
such corrective measures as directed by the Engineer.
If the tests indicate that the concrete meets the specification requirements, the Contractor shall be
reimbursed for the cost of the load or core drilling.
7. MIXING AND PLACING CONCRETE
The Engineer shall be given a minimum of 24 hours’ notice before placing any concrete.
7.1 Mixing of Concrete
All concrete shall be mixed until there is a uniform distribution of the materials and shall be
discharged completely before the mixer is recharged. All mixing shall be maintained in good
operating condition to prevent critical breakdowns during the progress of the work. Sufficient spare
parts and personnel shall be maintained at the mixing site to provide continuous mixing during critical
pours.
Mixers and agitators shall be operated within the limits of capacity and speed of rotation designated
by the equipment manufacturer.
7.2 Job Mixed Concrete
For job mixed concrete, mixing shall be done in a batch mixer of approved type. The mixer shall be
rotated at a speed and for periods recommended by the manufacturer. Mixing time shall be
measured from the time all cement and aggregate are in the drum. The batch shall be so discharged
into the mixer that some water shall be in the drum by the end of the first one-fourth of the specified
mixing time. Variations from the specified minimum mixing time may be used if approved by the
Engineer.
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7.3 Truck Mixers (Ready mix Concrete)

When concrete is mixing in a truck mixer loaded to its maximum capacity, the number of revolutions
of the drum of blades at mixing speed shall be not less than 70, or more than 100. If the batch is at
least ½ cubic metre less than the maximum capacity, the number of revolutions at mixing speed may
be reduced to not less than 40. All revolutions after 100 shall be at agitating speed.
7.4 Transporting Concrete
When a truck mixer or agitator is used for transporting concrete, the concrete shall be delivered to
the site of the work and discharge shall be completed within one hour or before the drum has been
revolved 300 revolutions, whichever comes first, after the introduction of the mixing water to the
cement aggregates, or the introduction of the cement to the aggregates. When a truck mixer is used
for the complete mixing of concrete, the mixing operation shall begin within 30 minutes after the
cement has been intermingled with the aggregates.
7.5 Mixing Equipment
Mixing equipment shall have a batch metre or other device for accurately recording the number of
revolutions for each batch. An attachment shall be provided that will automatically lock the charging
device to prevent emptying the mixer until the materials have been mixed for the minimum specified
time.
7.6 Mixer Capacity
The capacity of the mixers provided shall be such that the output of concrete is regulated to suit the
requirements of the concreting operations. There must be neither delays in transporting the concrete
to the place of deposit, or more concrete produced at any time than can be placed in accordance
with the specification.
7.7 Batching Concrete
Batching of concrete shall be by weight and under competent supervision unless otherwise approved
by the Engineer. Water for mixing shall be provided with a measuring device accurate to the nearest
point. Cement and aggregates shall be weighed with certified, sealed and approved weighing
devices.
7.8 Equipment maintenance
Before concrete is placed, all equipment for mixing and transporting the concrete, shall be cleaned,
all debris shall be removed from the spaces to be occupied by the concrete, forms shall be thoroughly
wetted or oiled, and masonry that will be in contact with concrete shall be well drenched.
Reinforcement shall be thoroughly secured in position. Concrete shall not be placed until the forms
and reinforcing have been approved by the Engineer.
7.9 Dewatering Excavations
Water shall be removed from excavation or forms before concrete is deposited, unless otherwise
approved by the Engineer. Any flow of water into an excavation shall be diverted through proper
side drains to a sump or be removed by other approved methods which will avoid washing the freshly
deposited concrete. Water vent pipes and drains shall be filled with concrete of grout after the
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7.10 Placing Concrete

Concrete shall be handled from the mixer to the place of final deposit as rapidly as practicable, by
methods which will prevent the separation or loss of the ingredients or displacement of any
reinforcement.
It shall be deposited as close as practicable in its final position to avoid re handling or flowing.
▪ Equipment for chuting, pumping and pneumatically conveying concrete shall be of such size
and design as to ensure a practically continuous flow of concrete at the delivery end without
separation of the materials;
▪ Concrete shall be deposited in such a manner as will prevent segregation. Concrete shall not
be dropped through reinforcement which might cause segregation. In such case spouts,
elephant trunks or other suitable means shall be used;
All concreting shall be carried out at such a rate, that the concrete is at all times plastic and flows
readily into the spaces between bars or form sides. In no case shall concrete be used more than
one hour after adding the water to the mix. Concrete which has not been placed within this time or
which has been contaminated by foreign materials shall not be used.
7.11 Compaction
Once concreting has started, it shall be carried out as a continuous operation until an expansion or
construction joint is reached. All concrete shall be thoroughly compacted during the operation of
placing and shall be thoroughly worked around the reinforcement, embedded fixtures and into the
corners of the forms. Vibration of the concrete to assist compaction is required for all major work,
but vibration of the reinforcement is not permitted.
▪ Suitable openings shall be provided when necessary in the forms to permit the placing of
concrete in such a manner as to avoid accumulations of hardened concrete on the forms or
reinforcement;
▪ Where conditions make compacting difficult, or where the reinforcement is congested, batches
of mortar containing the same proportions of cement to sand as used in the concrete, shall first
be deposited in the forms to a depth of at least 25 mm.
7.12 Compaction Vibration
Compaction shall be done with internal mechanical vibrators. Vibrator heads and drivers shall be of
a size commensurate to the conditions under which they are being used (i.e. small vibrators shall
not be used on mass concrete placements or large vibrators on thin wall sections).
The vibrator shall not be forced into concrete that has begun to set, but the vibrator should penetrate
into the concrete under the layer being placed in order to consolidate the layers and eliminate
separation, providing the running vibrator will sink into the previously placed concrete of its own
weight. A ratio of not less than one spare vibrator, in good working condition, to 4 vibrators required
for satisfactory vibration of the concrete being placed shall be kept available for immediate use at
the placement location; provisions shall be made for auxiliary power to provide continuity of vibration
in case of power failure from the principal source. An experienced and competent operator shall be
provided for each vibrator being used.

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7.13 Compaction Duration and use of vibrators

The duration of vibration shall be limited to the time necessary to produce maximum consolidation
of the concrete without objectionable segregation. Normally vibrators shall be inserted and
withdrawn at points 45 to 75 centimetres apart, for periods of 5 to 10 seconds duration. Vibrators
shall not be used to transport concrete within forms, or for more than 1.5 metres in slabs or a lesser
distance if segregation occurs.
8. CURING
8.1 Exposed Surfaces
Exposed surfaces of concrete shall be kept continuously moist, or otherwise effectively sealed for a
period of at least seven days after placing, in the case of normal Portland and Slagment cement
concrete at least three days for hi-early strength concrete. Horizontal surfaces, except horizontal
wall joints, may be covered with lapped rolls of water-proof paper which does not require wetting, or
with moistened sand, canvas or by similar watering methods which shall keep the concrete damp.
Undersides of slabs shall be kept damp by spraying, if forms are removed.
Vertical surfaces are to be protected similar to horizontal surfaces, if forms are removed.
The curing medium or pigmented membrane that is used shall be applied so as to prevent loss of
moisture from the concrete for the duration of the entire curing period and shall be such as not to
prevent the use of other applied finishings. The curing medium and method, or the combination of
mediums and methods used, shall be approved, in writing, by the Engineer.
No curing compound may be used on walls and foundations which receive paint finish.
Concrete to be moist cured, shall be protected from the direct rays of the sun during the curing period
when the ambient temperature is 32 °C or higher.
8.2 Low Temperatures
Adequate means for protecting concrete whenever the surrounding air temperature is below 5 °C,
shall be provided and such concrete when placed in the forms, shall have a temperature between
15 °C and 32 °C and shall be maintained at a temperature of not less than 10 °C for 72 hours after
placing or for such additional time considered necessary by the Engineer to ensure a proper rate of
curing.
8.3 High Temperatures
When the temperature of concrete, as placed, is 24 °C or higher, batches shall be small enough so
that all concrete from each batch will be in place before the slump loss exceeds 25 mm. Where
necessary, an approved water reducing retarder may be used if approved by the Engineer in writing.
9. FORMS
9.1 Installation
Forms shall conform to the shape, lines and dimensions of the members as called for on the drawings
and shall be of sufficient strength to carry all the construction loads including the wet concrete. Re-
use of forms will be permitted as long as they produce the required results. They shall be properly
braced or tied together to maintain position and shape. Temporary openings shall be provided at
the base of columns and wall forms, and at other points where necessary, to facilitate cleaning and
inspection. Special care shall be taken to avoid irregularities at junctions between lifts.
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All surfaces exposed to concrete shall be oiled or prepared with other approved dressing materials.
All forms shall be properly cleaned before the application of "Form-oil".
9.2 Materials and fixing
Forms shall be of steel, plywood or finished lumber of sufficient strength to resist all loads including
wet concrete and construction loads and shall be sufficiently tight to prevent any leakage of mortar
and to provide the type of concrete finish shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
Forms for columns, walls and deep beams, shall be designed for the hydrostatic pressure of wet
concrete.
As far as possible, wedges and clamps shall be used in preference to nails. Where ties shall not be
used where discolouration of the finish would be objectionable, or where watertight concrete is
required. Ties shall be so arranged that when forms are removed, all metal shall be not less than 25
mm from any surface exposed to weather. Great care shall be taken to keep the form work in its
proper position, and it shall be checked by levels or other methods to ensure this. All beam forms
shall have a chamber of 1mm per 51cm of length. All angles of forms shall be chamfered with
19 mm strips to produce clean, straight and uniform edges.
Forms shall be removed in such a manner as to ensure the complete safety of the structure. Where
the structure as a whole is supported on shores, beam and girder sides, column and similar vertical
forms may be removed after 48 hours, provided the concrete is sufficiently hard as not to be injured
and adequate curing is provided. In no case shall the supporting forms or shoring be removed until
the members have acquired sufficient strength to support safely their weight and the load thereon.
The results of suitable tests may be used as evidence that the concrete has attained sufficient
strength. In the absence of such test results, the minimum period that shall elapse shall be as
approved by the engineer.
10. CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
10.1 Joints not indicated on the drawings
Such joints shall be so made as to least impair the strength of the structure and as approved by the
Engineer. The surfaces of all construction joints shall be cleaned of all debris, water and loose
particles and then scrubbed with a wire brush or by other approved methods and thoroughly washed
to remove all laitance. Immediately before the placing of new concrete, all joints shall be thoroughly
wetted and slushed with a thick paste of cement grout.
10.2 Interfaces between elements
After depositing concrete in the columns or walls, sufficient time shall be allowed for shrinkage before
depositing in beams, girders or slabs supported thereon. Beam girders, brackets and haunches
shall be considered as part of the floor system and shall be placed monolithically with the floor.
10.3 Positioning Joints
The position of joints and stops shall be decided in advance based on the capacity of the batch plant
in operation. In general, joints should be made along the line of maximum and minimum shear and
be properly keyed and doweled. Joints in columns shall be horizontal. Principal reinforcing shall
pass through all joints.

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11. REINFORCEMENT
11.1 Metal reinforcement at the time concrete is placed, shall be free from loose rust, scale or other
coatings that will destroy or reduce the bond.
11.2 Reinforcements shall be bent in accordance with SANS282 "Bending dimensions and
scheduling of steel reinforcement for concrete. The number size, form and position of
reinforcement shall be as indicated on the drawings.
11.3 Metal reinforcement shall be accurately placed and adequately secured in position by concrete
spacers or stools or hangers. Rods crossing one another shall be securely bound with 1,25mm
diam. annealed wire. All stirrups shall be properly fastened to the rods so as to retain their
position during the placing of concrete. Joining the main reinforcing by welding shall not be
permitted, unless approved by the Engineer. Reinforcement shall not be cut or displaced in
position without the approval of the Engineer.
11.4 The cover as specified on the drawings shall be measured from the face of the concrete to the
outside of the main reinforcement, excluding stirrups and column ties nearest the face of the
concrete. The minimum clear distance between bars and forms, unless noted, shall be the
diameter of round bars, or 25mm, whichever is greater. The clear distance between parallel
bars shall not be less than 25mm or less than 1-1/3 times the maximum size of the course
aggregate. Unless noted otherwise on the drawings. The concrete cover for reinforcement
shall be as follows unless otherwise specified on drawings and project documentation noting
that SANS 2001:CC1 applies in general:
Table 5: Cover to concrete
No. Location Cover (mm)
a) Poured against ground surface 75
Formed surfaces in contact with ground or weather 16mm bars or smaller 40

b)
Bars larger than 16mm 50
Surfaces not exposed to ground or weather

Slabs and Walls 20
c)
Columns 40
Beams and girders 25
11.5 Splices of reinforcement shall provide sufficient lap to transfer the stress between bars by bond
and shear. The length of splices shall be as indicated on the drawings. In splices, the bars
shall be in contact and wired together, and the minimum clear distances as specified above
shall be maintained between bars or between wired splices shall be made only where indicated
on the drawings or as approved by the Engineer.
11.6 Offsets in reinforcements shall be made in a region in which lateral support is provided, where
offset, the slope of the inclined portion shall not be more than 1 in 6 from the vertical.

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12. ANCHOR BOLTS, SLEEVES, ETC EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE

12.1 Cast-In Items
Anchor bolts, curb and trench angles, door frames and other embedded items shall be set accurately
or templated in and securely held in position. During the placing of concrete, levels or other approved
methods of checking the location of anchor bolts and other embedded items shall be made to ensure
their exact location. Anchor bolts, where indicated, to be set with sleeves to allow for minor
adjustments, shall be grouted to the top of the concrete before being permanently covered.
12.2 Cast-In Sleeves and Conduits
All sleeves required for pipes or other materials that pass through concrete shall be accurately set
and securely held in position. Major reinforcements shall not be relocated or cut. Sleeves shall be
adequately blocked or filled with sand to prevent concrete from entering. No chase, sleeve or pipe
shall intercept a structural member unless such member is specifically designed therefore. Electric
conduits and other pipes whose embedment is allowed shall not, with their fittings, displace that
concrete of column on which stress is calculated to a greater extent than 4% of the area of the cross
section.
Sleeves or other pipes passing through floors, walls, or beams shall not be of such size or in such
location as to impair unduly the strength of the construction. Unless approved by the Engineer,
embedded pipes or conduits shall not be larger in outside diameter than one-third of the thickness
of the slab, wall or beam in which it is embedded, not spaced closer than three diameters on centre,
nor located to impair the strength of the concrete.
12.3 Bonded Anchors
Chemical anchor design shall comply with the European Organisation for Technical Approvals
Technical Report TR 029 for design of bonded anchors. Hammer drilling shall comply with the
internal diameters and embedment specified in the technical report. Hot dip galvanised class 8.8
threaded rod shall be used with a minimum embedment into the concrete is to be 200 mm subject
to the application and the thickness of the concrete element and the abovementioned technical
report.
12.4 Reinforcement
Reinforcing steel shall be moved laterally or "fanned out" to clear embedded items, but not cut
without the approval of the Engineer.
13. REINFORCEMENT DETAIL DRAWINGS
Reinforcement (rebar) detail drawings or placing drawings, if prepared, from engineering drawings
shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineer before fabrication. Drawings shall show clearly
all bending details, lengths, size and number of bars. Placing drawings shall indicate the location
and number of bars and all details necessary to place the reinforcement in accordance with the
contract drawings. All bundles or bars shall be clearly tagged with identifications matching those on
the placing drawings.
14. EXPANSION JOINTS AND FILLER
Expansion joints and joint filler shall be in accordance with materials and details specified on the
drawings. For outdoor installation use EBSCO P.H.S. Polysulphide Horizontal sealing compound or
approved equal.
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15. GROUTING UNDER BASE PLATES

15.1 A general purpose, cementitious, flowable and expandable grout shall be used on application
by the contractor. Where such non-shrink grout is used it shall be mixed, placed and tested in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations which specifications shall be
included with the quality control plan which shall be submitted for approval by the engineer or
his representative.
15.2 Grouting under base plates may also be done by the Dry Pack method. Dry Pack shall be a
mixture of approximately one part Portland cement and two parts sand mixed with the minimum
amount of water to produce a stiff plastic mix which may be moulded into balls by hand under
normal pressure without losing more water than will moisten the hands.
The exact proportions of the ingredients shall be determined by trial mixes. The mix shall be
made with care to ensure thorough dispersion of the cement and be kept covered to prevent
evaporation of the moisture. The spaces to receive dry pack shall be moistened but not
saturated with water. The dry pack shall be so placed and compacted under the base plate to
provide complete and uniform bearing. Before placing dry pack the surface to be covered shall
be cleaned of all loose materials and laitance. The quality control plan to be submitted for
approval by the engineer or his representative shall record the result of the trial mix design and
include testing.
16. FINISHING CONCRETE
16.1 Immediately after removal of forms, all fins and loose material shall be removed, honeycomb,
aggregate pockets, voids and holes shall be cut to solid concrete, thoroughly wetted at frequent
intervals for not less than 24 hours before the patch is installed, then brush coated with a
concrete bonding agent approved by the Engineer and applied in accordance with
manufacturer's directions. The depressions to be patched shall then be filled with cement
mortar composed of 1 part cement to 2 parts fine aggregate and placed in layers as required
by the Engineer, with each layer being thoroughly compacted in place. The final layer shall be
finished flush and in the same place as contiguous surfaces. No patch or portion of a patch
should be less than 19 millimetres in thickness and shall not be feather-edged. It is not the
intent to finish formed surfaces beyond these requirements.
16.2 Any concrete surface, edge or other part of a structure, except floor slabs, which varies more
than 6 millimetres, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer, at any point from the lines and
grade established on the drawings or in the specifications, shall be corrected to conform to the
established lines and grades. Depressed surfaces shall be thoroughly roughened, and
deepened if necessary, before building up in accordance with the provisions specified herein.
Protruding surfaces, edges, corners, etc., shall be cut or ground down and then refinished to
match contiguous surfaces in colour and texture. In all cases where corrections are made,
such corrections shall not reduce the extended structural characteristics of any part of a
structure.
16.3 Finished slab surfaces shall be true plane surfaces with a tolerance of 3 millimetres in 3 metres
unless otherwise indicated. Surfaces shall be pitched to drains. The dusting of finished
surfaces with dry materials will not be permitted.
▪ Surfaces indicated to have monolithic steel trowel finish by tamping the concrete with
special tools to force the coarse aggregate away from the surface then screeding and
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floating level. While the concrete is still green, but sufficiently hardened to bear a man's
weight without deep imprint, it shall be floated either by hand or mechanical means to a
true, even place with no coarse aggregate visible. Sufficient pressure shall be used on
the floats to bring moisture to the surface. After surface moisture has disappeared, the
surfaces shall be trowelled to a smooth even finish. If machine trowel is used, trowel
marks shall be removed be hand steel trowelling. When a hard burnished surface is
required, the surface shall be steel trowelled by hand after the machine trowelling. The
steel trowelling shall produce a ringing sound from the trowels.
▪ Surfaces indicated to have monolithic wood float finish shall be finished as specified for
monolithic steel trowel finish except that steel trowelling shall be omitted. After the
surface moisture has disappeared, the surfaces shall be finished with a wood float to a
level, even surface. The surface shall have a granular texture which will not be slick
when wet.
▪ Surfaces indicated to receive fill and-or mortar setting beds shall be finished by tamping
the concrete with special tools to force the coarse aggregate away from the surface, and
screeding with straight edges to bring the surface to the required level.
▪ Surfaces indicated to have monolithic broomed finish shall be finished as specified for
monolithic steel trowel except that the hand steel trowelling shall be omitted. After the
machine trowelling is completed, the surface shall be broomed with fibre-bristle brush or
broom in a direction perpendicular to the main line of traffic.
▪ Surfaces indicated to have abrasive monolithic finish shall be finished as specified for
monolithic finish except that before the steel trowelling is commenced, an abrasive
material shall be evenly applied to the surface at a rate of not less than 0,85 kilograms
of abrasive material to each square metre. The surfaces shall then be steel trowelled as
specified for monolithic finish. The abrasive material shall be aluminium oxide so graded
that 100% of the particles are retained on a No 30 sieve and 100% will pass a No 12
sieve, or other similar product.
17. CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES
16.1 Work shall be carefully and accurately set out, true to position, levels, slopes and dimensions
as shown and specified.
16.2 In addition to tolerances specified in paragraph 16 herein, tolerances shall be those specified
in SABS 1200 G and as follows.
16.3 Tolerance for cover reinforcement shall ensure fixing compliant with Table 5 and:
a) Where the nominal cover is 25 mm or more 6 mm
b) Where the nominal cover is less than 25 mm + 6 mm – 3 mm
16.4 Tolerances for longitudinal location of bends and ends of bars shall be 50mm except at
discontinuous ends of members where the tolerance shall be 12 mm.
18. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION
17.1 The Contractor shall employ, on the site, a competent supervisor to be responsible for all
concrete work.

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17.2 No concrete shall be placed until the area, reinforcement and all sleeves and accessories are
approved in their final position by the Engineer.
19. LOW OR NO FINES CONCRETE
The design mix for the low fines concrete is as follows;
▪ 1350 kg of 19 mm stone or 15 wheelbarrows
▪ 200 kg coarse washed river sand or 1 x wheelbarrow
▪ 80 kg cement
▪ 100 L water – add only enough for a dry screed type of mix, once placed do not compact, to
level off, a Bomag drum roller without the vibration can be used.
20. CONCRETE REPAIRS:
These are repairs to the cracks and spalling
A general specification is to be adhered to as described below:
The cracks and spalled areas are to be to be identified in conjunction with the method statement and
a table of repairs prepared to be agreed to by the site management before cleaning. The areas local
to such cracks and spalling are to be spray cleaned at a pressure of 240 bar to the satisfaction of
the site inspector delegated to this contract (or representative appointed by site management).
On approval that surfaces have been properly prepared the cracks and spalled areas are to be
scabbled and routed to expose the rebar to a depth of 20 mm behind the rebar by breaking out the
concrete and incising the perimeters of the work areas.
On approval by the inspector that the exposure has been satisfactorily prepared a coating is to be
applied by brush to the exposed rebar and scabbled surfaces of an integral crystalline waterproofing
slurry to be applied to concrete as per manufacturer’s specifications such as Xypex or equivalent.
An integral crystalline waterproofing repair mortar is to be used in concrete repairs, construction
joints and tie-holes as per manufacturers’ specifications above mentioned to restore the original
finish to plinths and bases.
Should the product be used in a concrete mix design the admix is processed as follows: Add
Integral crystalline waterproofing additive with tracing agent, minimum dosage 0.8% by weight of
all cementitious content to concrete when batching. All to manufacturers specifications. Concrete
must be placed protected and cured according to SANS 10100-2. (20 year warranty)
When this product is applied as a slurry, even from the negative side, it penetrates up to a meter
deep into the concrete. It closes and seals all pores and capillaries up to 0.4mm. It is ideal for existing
structures and concrete rehabilitation.
It also offers the following benefits
▪ It reduces chloride penetration;
▪ It reduces carbonation of concrete;
▪ It increases the compressive strength of concrete;
▪ It prevents freeze thaw damage;

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▪ It prevents Alkali Silica Reaction;

▪ It prevents rebar corrosion;
▪ It resists a constant chemical attack with a PH range of 3 to 11.
21. MASTIC CUSHION, TANK BEDS
All the relevant product data sheets are to be read for additional information like pot life, mixing
instructions, surface preparation, ventilation, temperature application limitations, etc.
21.1 MATERIALS
▪ Flintkote type 3 bituminous emulsion sourced from ABE or equivalent.
▪ Ordinary Portland Cement – fresh and free of lumps.
▪ Clean river or crusher sand – no pit or Berea Red sands to be used.
▪ Clean potable water – free of salts which would adversely affect the performance of the mix
composition.
21.2 MIXING
▪ Mixing may be carried by hand or by use of a concrete mixer depending on the size of the work
required.
▪ Add all the materials to the required quantity of flintkote type 3 and continue mixing until all the
materials are suitably coated and a plastic mortar consistency is achieved. Prolonged mixing,
after the aggregates are well coated and consistency obtained must be avoided. Should
additional water be required for workability then add the quantity to the aggregates prior to
introduction to the bitumen emulsion.
21.3 LAYING
▪ Due to the relatively long setting time of the mastic do not apply the material greater than 20
mm in thickness.
▪ For layers greater than 20 mm in thickness it is recommended that the application be performed
in a number of layers.
▪ The mix may be placed over an insulating material such as rigid sheets of polystyrene – if
required – providing that this will not result in collapse under load and is applied in accordance
with the Engineer’s specification.
▪ The mastic may be applied using conventional mortar methods; employing screed rails where
possible in order to achieve required levels and tolerances.
▪ The placing and striking off of the excess mortar should be completed within 30 minutes of
mixing.
21.4 SETTING
▪ Setting time is dependent on the thickness of the mastic, relative humidity, wind, temperature
and the absorption factor of the sub-base. In local summer conditions a 13 mm thick application
will set in approximately 3 to 4 hours on a sub-base having no absorption properties.

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21.5 LIMITATIONS
▪ The flintkote bitumen base mastic should not be laid if rain is imminent. Should there be doubt
about the setting time then thinner layers must be applied, also adequately cover the areas
concerned in the event of precipitation;
▪ Un-set mastic must be protected against frost in cold climates;
▪ In petroleum tank installations the bituminous mastic should not come into contact with the
liquids contained therein and detail work should be so performed so as to alleviate this
possibility;
▪ Good housekeeping should be employed for optimum performance.
21.6 DATA SHEETS
Technical information may be found in the relevant ABE data sheets and it is recommended that
particular attention be paid to the following:
▪ Surface preparation;
▪ Mixing;
▪ Pot life;
▪ Over coating time;
▪ Curing time;
▪ Safety precautions.
21.7 YIELD DETERMINATION
The total on the absolute yield, under mix proportion guide, is the approximate volume you will obtain
when mixing in those proportions. Allow approximately 10 % for waste.
Example:
Tank base diameter = 2.0 metres
Tank base mastic = 13 mm thick
Volume of material required = π/4 x 22 x 0.013 x 1000 = 40.8 litres say 41 litres, add 10 % waste =
45 litres.
Therefore 45 litres divided by 71 litres, from the mix proportion guide under the absolute yield,
equates to + 63 % of the proportions in the table, parts by mass or parts by volume.

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21.8 MIX PROPORTION GUIDE
Materials Parts by Volume Parts by Absolute Yield

Mass
Fine Aggregate 100 litres 110.00 42.31 litres
Cement (OPC) 2 litres 3.32 1.06 litres
flintkote Type 3 28 litres 28.00 28.00 litres
Total 130 litres 141.32 71.37 litres
Water Quantity required to adjust for workability
One cubic metre = 1000 litres
ASSUMPTIONS
Fine aggregate - loose bulk density 1.0 litre = 1.1 kg
Fine aggregate – relative density 2.65
Cement - loose bulk density 1.67 (i.e. 30 litres = 50 kg)
Cement - relative density 3.14
flintkote Type 3 - relative density 1.0
Water - relative density 1.0
Bulking factors may vary according to moisture content and handling of materials.
REQUIRED SAND GRADING
Sieve Size (mm) Accumulative % Passing
4,750 85 – 100
2,360 69 – 90
1,180 45 – 70
0,600 30 – 50
0,300 18 – 30
0,150 10 – 21
0,075 5 – 15

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21.9 FURTHER INFORMATION

Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data
sheets should be consulted to determine total requirements.
21.10 PRODUCTS REQUIRED
▪ Flinkote 3;
▪ Ordinary Portland Cement;
▪ Sand as grading above.
21.11 EQUIPMENT NEEDED
▪ • Festo mixer with a helical coil mixing head;
▪ • Steel float;
▪ • Steel Trowel;
▪ • Suitable 25 litre steel can for mixing.
Or
▪ • 50 litre Pan mixer.
22. REFERENCE AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
Table 6 – Reference and Associated Documents
Document Number Document Description
04340004E-01-SPC-0002 Structural steel and platework specification
04340004E-08-DSC-0001 Electrical Control and Instrumentation Design Criteria
04340004E-01-DSC-0001 Civil Works Design Criteria
04340004E-01-SPC-0003 Civil works specification

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2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 6

6. CONCRETE QUALITY AND ALLOWABLE STRESSES ...................................................... 13

7. MIXING AND PLACING CONCRETE .................................................................................... 15

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11. REINFORCEMENT ................................................................................................................ 20

13. REINFORCEMENT DETAIL DRAWINGS.............................................................................. 21

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22. REFERENCE AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................ 28

Table 2: British Standards ............................................................................................................. 10

Table 3: Other Publications ........................................................................................................... 11

Table 4: Concrete strength class................................................................................................... 14

Table 5: Cover to concrete ............................................................................................................ 20

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Sealing components for the building industry, two components,

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ISO metric precision hexagon-head bolts, screws and nuts (coarse

SANS 227: 2007 Burnt clay masonry units

SANS 285: 2010 Calcium silicate masonry units

Covered electrodes for manual arc welding of carbon and carbon

Steel tubes for non-pressure purposes : Steel tubes for scaffolding

SANS 676: 2010 Reinforced concrete pressure pipes

SANS 677: 2010 Concrete non-pressure pipes

Road and runway markings : Single-pack solvent-borne and water–

SANS 786: 2007 Flexible vinyl flooring

Un-plasticized poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC-U) sewer and drain pipes and

SANS 878: 2012 Ready mixed concrete.

SANS 920: 2011 Steel bars for concrete reinforcement.

SANS 927: 2013 Pre-cast concrete kerbs, edgings and channels

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SANS 986: 2012 Pre-cast reinforced concrete culverts.

SANS 1024: 2012 Welded steel fabric for concrete reinforcement.

SANS 1058: 2012 Concrete paving blocks.

Sealing compound for the building and construction industry, two

SANS 1083: 2014 Aggregates from natural sources.

SANS 1200: 1980 -