Appendix G - Mix Design Approval Process Flow Chart

Mix Design Approval

Process

NO Mix Design is YES

Previously Approved?

Contractor obtains a copy of the

pre-approved mix design data
Contractor coordinates with the
sheets (Appendices B & C) from
Saudi Aramco Approved
the SA approved manufacturer
Manufacturer to develop a new
mix design

Contractor to complete
Appendix A
SA Approved Manufacturer
develops a new mix design.
Notifies BP&CTU seven working
days before plant trials

Contractor Submits Appendices

A, B, & C to PMT, ME, or CA

SA Approved Manufacturer
performs a plant trial PMT, ME, or CA checks
(Appendix C). Tested and Appendices A, B, & C if it
certified by a SA Approved meets project requirements
independent Testing Lab.

Request contractor
Meets project NO to submit a new mix
SA Approved Manufacturer submits requirements? design
mix design data sheet (Appendix B)
and Trial Batch Report (Appendix C)
to BP&CTU for Approval YES

APIU or IA checks approval PMT, ME, or CA submits

status of the proposed mix Request for Approval
design (Appendix A) to APIU or IA

IMPORTANT NOTES:
In using the flow chart, Appendices A, B, and C are to be
used for Concrete mix designs.
Proposed Mix NO
For Asphalt mix designs, in the chart, replace Appendix A by Design already
Appendix D, Appendix B by Appendix E, and Appendix C by approved?
Appendix F.

YES

APIU or IA Approves
Mix Design for the Project

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