R02 I16D05 JAC SPC ST 0004 (C1) 现浇混凝土

THE RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – LANDSIDE
STRUCTURAL SPECIFCIATIONS
Document Title
SECTION 033000 – CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
DOCUMENT R02-I16D05-JAC-SPC-ST-0004
MAY 27, 2022
REVISION C1
The Red Sea Development Company

R02I16D05
THE RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - LANDSIDE
THE RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – LANDSIDE
Client Name: The Red Sea Development Company
Document Title: STRUCTURAL SPECIFCIATIONS – SECTION 033000 – Cast-in-Place Concrete
Document No.: R02-I16D05-JAC-SPC-ST-0004
Revision: C1
Revision Date: 27 May 2022
Project/Proposal No: R02I16D05
Project Manager: Nigel Wooding
Prepared By: Mahmoud Al Nouss
Reviewed By: Hussein Aldardeeri
Approved By: Nigel Wooding/Marta Galvez
File Name: R02-I16D05-JAC-SPC-ST-0004
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SECTION 033000
Revision History
Revision History Revision Date Reviewer Approver
C1 27 May 2022 Hussein Aldardeeri Nigel Wooding
SECTION 033000
SECTION 033000 – CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Related Documents
1. Read this work section in conjunction with other related work sections, Division 01
general requirements, the Design Drawings, and the contract conditions.
2. Read this work section in conjunction with Division 00 for warranties.
3. Read this work Section in conjunction with the Project Specific movement and tolerances
values stated on Design Drawings and other divisions of this specification if appropriate.
4. For exposed concrete finishes requirements and tolerances refer to Architectural Concrete
Specification 03 33 00.
5. For location and type of concrete finishes refer to relevant Designer Drawings and
Documents.
6. For detailed LEED requirements please see the following Specification R02-I16D05-JAC-
RPT-SU-0002.
7. Read this work section in conjunction with Design Drawings and other divisions of this
specification to establish any special concrete formwork and finishes requirements
8. Read this work section in conjunction with the Project Specific Fire and Life Safety report
R02-I16D05-JAC-RPT-FL-0000.
B. Related Work Sections:

1. 031100 Concrete Forming
2. 032000 Concrete Reinforcing
3. 033301 Cast in Place Architectural Concrete Finishes
4. 033500 Concrete Finishing
5. 033501 Worked Concrete Finishes
6. 034501 Precast Architectural Concrete Finishes.
1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS
A. All the cast in place concrete materials and Works shall comply with the requirements of
following codes and standards, unless stated otherwise in the Contract Documents. Where
there is a discrepancy between the standards, specification and local authority requirements
more restrictive provisions and recommendations shall be applicable. The latest revision of
the codes and standards shall be applicable.
1. ACI 365.1R Report on Service Life Prediction

2. ACI 305R-20 Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
3. ACI 117M-10 Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
4. ASTM C150M-21: Standard Specification for Portland Cement
5. ASTM C1702-17: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Heat of Hydration of
Hydraulic Cementitious Materials Using Isothermal Conduction Calorimetry
6. ASTM C1240-20: Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
7. ASTM C88M-18: Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium
Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
8. ASTM C40M-20: Standard Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for
Concrete
9. ASTM C289-07: Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregates
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(Chemical Method)
10. ASTM C227-10: Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Cement-Aggregate
Combinations (Mortar-Bar Method)
11. ASTM C33M-18: Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
12. ASTM C131M-20: Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size
Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
13. ASTM C535-16: Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size
Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
14. ASTM C494-19: Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
15. ASTM C309-19: Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for
Curing Concrete
16. ASTM C156-20: Standard Test Method for Water Loss [from a Mortar Specimen] Through
Liquid Membrane-Forming Curing Compounds for Concrete
17. AASHTO T277-21: Standard Method of Test for Electrical Indication of Concrete’s Ability
to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration
18. BS 8500-1/8500-2:2015
19. BS EN 206-1:2000 Specification, performance, production, and conformity
20. BS EN 196 Methods of Testing Cement
21. BS EN 197
22. BS EN 13263:2005 + A1:2009 Silica Fume for Concrete
23. BS 882:1993 Specification for aggregates from natural sources for concrete
24. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008 Aggregates for concrete
25. BS 1377:1990 Methods for test for soils for civil engineering purposes
26. BS ISO 3310-1:2016 Test sieves. Technical requirements and testing - Test sieves of
metal wire cloth
27. BS EN 934-2 Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout - Concrete admixtures. Definitions,
requirements, conformity, marking and labelling
28. BS EN 197:2011 Cement - Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common
cements
29. BS EN 15167:2006 Ground granulated blast furnace slag for use in concrete, mortar and
grout
30. BS 812-124:2009 Testing aggregates - Method for determination of frost heave
31. BS 1881-124:2015 + A1:2021 Testing Concrete - Methods for analysis of hardened
concrete
32. BS EN 1367-4:2008 Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates -
Determination of drying shrinkage
33. BS EN 12350:2019 Testing fresh concrete
34. BS EN 12390:2019 Testing hardened concrete
35. BS EN ISO 7500-1:2018 Metallic materials. Calibration and verification of static uniaxial
testing machines - Tension/compression testing machines. Calibration and verification of
the force-measuring system
36. BS EN 12504-1:2019 Testing concrete in structures - Cored specimens. Taking, examining
and testing in compression
37. BS EN 13791:2019 Assessment of in-situ compressive strength in structures and precast
concrete components
38. BS 6089:2010 Assessment of in-situ compressive strength in structures and precast
concrete components.
39. BS 4251 Specification for truck type concrete mixers
40. BS EN 1504 Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures.
Definitions, requirements, quality control and evaluation of conformity - Site application of
products and systems and quality control of the works
41. DIN 1048 Testing Concrete
42. CIRIA C577 Guide to the construction of reinforced concrete in the Arabian Peninsula
43. BRE Digest 357-1991 DIG 357 Shrinkage of natural aggregates in concrete
44. Concrete Society TR11 Assessment of in-situ concrete strength using data obtained from
core testing
1.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The following Clause identifies the major areas for which Contractor's design is required.

B. Areas for Contractor Design Development:

1. Provide Contractor’s Drawings and schedules showing all reinforcing bar sizes,
locations, numbers, dimensioned shape codes and lengths.
2. Supply, deliver, install and warrant the Works in strict compliance with the materials and
workmanship requirements of the Specification.
3. Prepare Contractor’s Construction Drawings, these shall contain final coordinated

detailing of components, systems, etc. and shall be coordinated with Design Drawings.
4. Contractor’s construction drawings shall contain but not limited to:
a. All temporary works requirement and phasing information for safe installation
b. All cast in fixings such as but not limited to cladding, mechanical equipment, drainage
etc.
5. Where products are offered by the Contractor for acceptance by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants, provide full supporting documentation in respect of the
complete system or installation.
6. Preparing calculations and obtaining design approvals from KSA local authority and/or
Employer’s Representative and Assistants as outlined the Contract.
7. The Contractor shall take design responsibility for the following, whilst complying with the
requirements of the Specification:
a. Final construction drawings and associated design information documentation
b. Final mix design. Upon finalization of the mix design and subsequent completion of
trial mix test results, the Contractor shall submit the mix design and the results to the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants for acceptance. Time shall be allowed in
the pre-construction program for the Employer’s Representative and Assistants to
undertake further design work to the concrete, as required.
c. Prepare and submit procedures or work method statements stating how the Works are
to be undertaken.
d. Design and detail all temporary Works required for the reinforcement cage to be held
in position during the concreting Works for the concrete Works to achieve thefinishes
specified.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MIX DESIGN PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. For Mix Design Performance requirements refer to the Structural General Notes design
drawings. It is the intent of this specification to require the use of sustainable concrete.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the design of the concrete mix in accordance with the
requirements and limiting criteria as set out in this Specification including chloride and sulphate
protection requirements and in accordance with requirements of the ground investigation
report provided with the Tender documents.
C. All concrete mixes to be designed to BS 8500-1/ BS 8500-2 and BS EN 206-1 using Ordinary
Portland Cement with the Fly Ash (FA) and micro silica contents specified below.
D. The design life of the structure shall be a minimum of 50 years. The Contractor shall ensure
that the predicted end-of-life for concrete elements will be achieved (ACI 365.1R-17)
E. The nominal maximum size of aggregate shall be 20mm unless otherwise approved by the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants.

F. All mix designs shall be subject to the acceptance of the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants.
G. When the proposed slump exceeds 150 mm, Flow test shall be conducted in addition to slump
test.
H. The Contractor shall confirm compliance with KSA local authority and/or Employer’s
Representative and Assistants as outlined the Contact on cement replacement additives.
2.2 CEMENT, FLY ASH, GGBS AND MICROSILICA

A. Properties
1. The cement shall comply with the following requirements and Relevant Codes of Practice
a. ASTM C 150-I
b. ASTM C150-V
c. ASTM C1702-17
d. BS EN 197: 2011
e. BS EN 196:2007
2. Test results must be submitted for every consignment. In addition, a full range of tests
shall be performed in approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants
independent laboratory in the trial mix stage and every month during the concreting period.
3. Refer to table 033000-1 for compliance requirements, properties and testing requirements
B. GGBS: Shall comply with the requirements of BS EN15167:2006. The Contractor to provide
certificate of compliance each month.
1. Submit manufacturers’ certificate for all parameters for every consignment
C. Fly Ash: Shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 450-1:2012. The Contractor to provide
certificate of compliance each month.
1. Submit manufacturers’ certificate for all parameters for every consignment
D. Silica fume (Microsilica): Microsilica shall be dry densified and shall come from the same
source throughout the project. If a single source cannot be maintained, laboratory testing of
each new source shall be required before acceptance by the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants at no cost to the Employer.
1. Relevant codes
a. ASTM C 1240-20
b. BS EN 13263:2005+A1:2009
2. Submit manufacturers’ certificate for all parameters for every consignment.
3. Silica fume shall be furnace direct and shall originate from either a silicon metal plant or a
ferro silicon plant. The Contractor shall provide certificate of compliance with ASTM C1240
each month. Micro silica from reputed brands only such as Elkem, Holcim or similar
approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants shall be used.
4. Refer table 033000-1 for compliance requirements, properties and testing requirements
2.3 ACCEPTANCE
A. Before ordering cementing materials, the Contractor shall submit details giving the following
information for acceptance by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants: -
1. Name of proposed supplier.
2. Cementing type.
3. Compliance with the foregoing tests.

4. Proposal for transportation and storage of cementing materials.

5. In certain cases, the Employer’s Representative and Assistants may require the
Contractor, at his or the supplier's expense, to forward samples of the proposed material
to an independent laboratory for analysis.
B. The testing laboratory shall be as approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants,
approved by the local authority and accredited for conducting the specific tests required.
2.4 DELIVERY
A. Each consignment of cement/ cement replacement additives shall be accompanied by a

certificate showing the results of tests on each day’s bulk production included in the
consignment. A copy of the certificate shall be given to the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants.
B. The cementing materials shall be stored in such a manner that separate consignments can
be segregated if necessary.
C. All cementing materials shall be delivered to the site in the original sealed and branded bags
or containers of the manufacturer or may be bulk cement if approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants. Cement shall be stored in an approved manner to prevent
deterioration.
D. Bagged cement shall be stored in approved by the Employer’s Representative and

Assistants waterproof, ventilated sheds with raised floors.
2.5 AGGREGATES
A. General
1. Before commencing the Works, the Contractor shall obtain the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants' acceptance for his proposed sources of aggregates.
Samples of aggregate shall be sampled and tested by an approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants independent laboratory.
2. Aggregates shall be free from earth, dust, loam, clay, organic matter or any other
impurities and shall comply in all respects with BS 882 and BS EN 12620:2002+A1:2008.
Aggregates shall be hard dense, durable gravel or stone.
3. Aggregate shall be stored in concrete based bins or on stages to prevent intermixing and
the inclusion of dirt or foreign materials. Each size of aggregate shall be stored
separately. Storage bins shall be emptied and cleaned regularly.
4. Recycled aggregates shall be avoided in substructure and foundation elements
B. Tests
1. The aggregates shall be tested for following properties as per recommendations in the
following table to the appropriate British or ASTM Standard: -
Standard
2. Grading (Overall and Individual) BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
3. Magnesium Sulphate Soundness. ASTM C88M-18
4. Specific Gravity. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
5. Water absorption. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
6. Clay, Silt, Dust content. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008

7. Organic Impurities. ASTM C40M-20

8. Sulphate Content. BS1377:1990
9. Chloride Content. BS 812 part 117, 118:1998
10. Aggregate Crushing Value. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
11. Aggregate Impact Value. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
12. Ten pc Fines Value. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
13. Elongation Index. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
14. Flakiness Index. BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
15. Potential Alkali Reactivity. ASTM C289
16. Los Angeles Abrasion. ASTM C131/535
17. Aggregate Shrinkage BRE Digest 357-1991
18. Moisture content BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
19. Shell Content BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
Note: Contractor shall ensure that the proposed testing laboratory has the facility to test the
aggregates to the BS EN or ASTM Standards indicated above. Equivalent BS standards
shall be permitted only with Employer’s Representative and Assistants’ prior acceptance.
C. Test Frequency
1. All tests shall be carried out, as appropriate, at the commencement of the Works and as
instructed by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants, but at a frequency not less
than listed in table 033000-1 below. The costs of all testing shall be borne by the Contractor
and shall be included in his rates for the work.
2. If deliveries of new aggregates are less frequent than the frequencies given in table
033000-1, tests need only be carried out for each new delivery of aggregate.
D. Test Details
1. Refer to table 033000-1 for test details and requirements
2. Gradings
a. Gradings shall comply with the values given in section 4.3 of BS EN
12620:2002+A1:2008
b. The combined grading results shall not vary by more than 5% from the percentage
passing any sieve size as established in the approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants mix trials. If the combined grading does not meet this
requirement, then new trial mixes shall be submitted for acceptance and concreting
shall stop until the new trial mixes have been approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants.
3. Clay, Silt, Dust Content

a. The amount of material passing a 75-micron BS ISO 3310-1:2016 fine test sieve when
tested in accordance with the wet sieving method of BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
shall not exceed the values given in table 033000-1.
4. Test 6: Organic Impurities

a. The limits of organic impurities shall not, when tested in accordance with ASTM C40,
indicate a colour darker than the standard. If a darker colour does result, further
investigation shall be carried out by comparative cube tests to ascertain whether there
is a loss in strength.
5. Test 7: Sulphate Content
a. The acid soluble sulphate content measured as SO3 for both coarse and fine
aggregates shall not exceed the values given in table 033000-1. Subject to the
overriding value for total sulphate content in the mix not exceeding those given in

clause 2.8 under Control of Chlorides and Sulphates below.

6. Test 8: Chloride Content
a. The acid soluble chloride content (measured as Cl ion) shall not exceed the values
given in table 033000-1. Subject to the overriding values for total chloride content in
the mix not exceeding those given in section under control of Chlorides and Sulphates
below.
7. Test 14: Potential Alkali: Reactivity
a. The alkali reactivity shall be assessed by testing in accordance with ASTM C289. If
potentially reactive material is indicated, then mortar bar tests shall be carried out in
accordance with ASTM C227, to comply with the limits given in ASTM C33 i.e. 0.05%
at 3 months and 0.1% at 6 months.
8. Test 17: Moisture Content
a. This shall be regularly tested in accordance with BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008. In
addition, the Contractor shall use an approved by the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants method (such as 'speedy') to rapidly determine the moisture content
of aggregates to calculate the amount of water to be added to the concrete mix.
9. Test 18: Hollow Shells
a. The percentage of hollow shells retained on a 2.36mm sieve when tested in
accordance with BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008 shall not exceed the value given in
table 033000-1.
E. Fine Aggregates
1. Fine aggregates shall be clean, sharp coarse sand from an approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants source complying with BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008
unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
2. Fine aggregate shall pass through a 5mm BS test sieve.
3. The grading of fine aggregate may be adjusted by the use of a combination of crushed
sand, natural sand and beach sand in approved by the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants proportions to obtain a satisfactory, dense concrete.
4. Crushed sand may not be used alone without written acceptance.
5. Beach sand may be used provided that the Contractor submits and is given acceptance
for his written proposals for meeting the requirements for grading and salt content
contained in this Specification.
6. Sand for mortar shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 12620:2002 + A1:2008.
F. Water
1. Water used in mixing shall be clean and free from chemical or organic taints in any
quantities likely to harm the concrete. It shall comply with the suggested standard given
in the appendix to BS EN 8500- 1 & -2:2002 + BS EN 206- 1. Mixing water for concrete:
Specification for sampling, testing and assessing suitability of water, including water
recovered from processes in concrete industry, as mixing water for concrete and with
BS EN 8500- 1 & -2:2002 + BS EN 206-1.
2. Samples shall be submitted, if required by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants,
for chemical analysis and acceptance before commencement of the work.
3. The acid soluble sulphate (SO3) and acid soluble chloride as Cl ion content shall not
exceed the values given in table 033000-1.
4. These limits shall be subject to the overall limit given for the concrete as mixed.
2.6 ADMIXTURES
A. Admixtures shall not be used without the written acceptance of the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants.
B. Admixtures, where approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants shall be used
strictly at the agreed dosage rates in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
C. All admixtures shall be of fresh stock.
D. New generation admixtures used for self-compacting concrete/ free flow concrete shall be

approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.

E. Admixtures shall be products manufactured for use in concrete. All effects of the admixtures
on the new and hardened concrete shall be well documented by the manufacturer, and the
admixtures shall have proven record of use under similar conditions. Effects of over dosage
shall be stated.
F. Admixtures containing chlorides or nitrates shall not be approved by the Employer’s
G. The Contractor shall submit a comprehensive technical description and recommendation for
handling and use from the manufacturer. When more than one admixture is to be used the
compatibility of the materials shall have been ascertained by tests and approved in writing by
the manufacturer(s). Particular attention shall be paid when the admixture is used with cement
replacement additives like PFA, GGBS and micro silica for the effects on fresh concrete
property.
H. Admixtures shall be handled and stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The materials shall be protected from any contamination. Ready mix concrete supplier must
ensure that the sludge formed in the bottom of the storage tank is regularly cleaned.
I. Addition of admixture at site to prolong the setting time or improve the workability shall be
strictly forbidden
J. Concrete additives approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants shall be used
to improve consistency, quality, workability and strength of concrete.
K. Chemical admixture manufacturer shall provide certified test reports from qualified,
Independent, accredited laboratories showing actual test results indicating materials comply in
all respects with durability requirements.
L. High range water reducing admixtures shall be Naphthalene Sulphonate Polymer based
materials like Conplast SP2000, Conplast SP432MS from Al Gurg Fosroc LLC or Glenium SKY
range of admixtures from BASF or acceptable equivalent by the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants shall be used.
M. Water reducing and retarding Admixtures shall conform to BS EN-934 – 2 or ASTM C 494
Type G.
N. All concrete specified to be as waterproof shall contain hydrophobic pore blocking admixture.
O. Hydrophobic pore blocking admixture shall not be based on bituminous, earth chemicals, and
shall not generate ammonia gas when mixed in concrete.
P. Hydrophobic pore blocking admixture for waterproof concrete shall be Conplast WP400 as
manufactured by Al Gurg Fosroc LLC or acceptable equivalent by the Employer’s
Q. Hydrophobic pore blocking admixture, and other related admixtures shall be obtained from the
single manufacturer with technical expertise and local experience.
2.7 ADMIXTURES FOR SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE
A. Self-Compacting Concrete shall be designed with 20mm or 10mm aggregates, depending

upon the reinforcement spacing, location and placement requirements.
B. Self-Compacting Concrete shall show a minimum of 650mm slump cone flow spread
(uncompact) at the time of placement.
C. Self-Compacting Concrete admixture shall be based on Polycarboxylate technology, and may
be combined with viscosity modifiers (if required).
D. Self-Compacting Concrete admixture shall be Structuro 530 and viscosity modifier Structuro
480, as manufactured by Al Gurg Fosroc LLC, Glenium range from BASF or acceptable
equivalent by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants


Table 033000 – 1 Schedule of Tests on Concrete Ingredients

Material,
Ind Manf
Code Tests Limits Plant Lab Remarks
Lab Cert
Ref
Alkali Content (Na2O+0.658K2O) <0.6% Every For each consignment
month
Every
C3A for OPC Min 4% Max 8% For each consignment
month
Cement One set of tests to be
Every
BS EN 197:2000 C3A for SRC <4% For each consignment performed in the
month
BSEN independent laboratory every
Every
195:2005 Heat of Hydration 7d <75 cal/gm For each consignment month.
month
ASTM C 150-I All plant lab test results and
Every
ASTM C150-V Specific Surface Min 225; Max 325 m2/kg
month
For each consignment manufacturer’s certificates to be
ASTM C-186 c for each consignment
Every
SO3 Content for SRPC 3.5% For each consignment
month
Temperature at the time of Regular check
750C Max - -
mixing & report
Fineness, retained 45-micron Every

<40% For each consignment
Fly Ash sieve (max) month
Every
Loss on Ignition <7% For each consignment
month
BS EN 450-1:2012
Soundness <10mm - For each consignment
Sulphur as SO3 <3% - For each consignment
Chloride <0.10% - For each consignment
Free Calcium Oxide as CaO <1.5% - For each consignment
Reactive Calcium Oxide as CaO <10% For each consignment

> 75% @ 28 days
Activity Index - For each consignment
> 85% @ 90 days
Particle Density >2000 kg/m3 - For each consignment
Magnesium Oxide MgO (max) 4% - For each consignment
Fineness, retained 45-micron Every

<12% For each consignment
sieve (max) month
GGBS
Every
Loss on Ignition <3% For each consignment
month
BSEN 15167:2006
Every
Moisture Content <0.5% For each consignment
month
Specific Surface (min) 275 m2/kg - For each consignment

Setting Time – initial, minimum 60 min - For each consignment
Soundness <10mm - For each consignment
Sulphur as SO3 <2% - For each consignment
Chloride <0.10% - For each consignment
Calcium Oxide as CaO <10% - For each consignment
Water requirement <95% of PC - For each consignment
Activity Index >75% @ 28 days - For each consignment
Strength Factor >0.80 @ 28 days - For each consignment
Glass Content (min) 67% - For each consignment
Particle Density >2000 kg/m3 - For each consignment
Magnesium Oxide MgO (max) 14% - For each consignment
CaO+MgO+SiO2 (min) 67% - For each consignment

BSEN 196-1, 28 d –
Comp Strength (min) 32.5 N/mm2 - For each consignment
30%OPC+70% GGBS

Material Code
Tests Limits Plant Lab Ind Lab Manf Cert Remarks
Ref
Fineness, retained 45-micron
sieve < 10% Every month For each consignment
(max)
Loss on Ignition < 4% Every month For each consignment
Moisture Content < 2% Every month For each consignment
Specific Surface (min) > 18000 m2/kg - For each consignment
Soundness < 0.2% - For each consignment
Sulphur as SO3 < 1.5% - For each consignment
Chloride < 0.1% - For each consignment
MICROSILICA Calcium Oxide as CaO < 1% - For each consignment
ASTM C 1240-04 Activity Index > 105% - For each consignment

BSEN 13263:2005
JIS A 6207:2000 SiO2 < 90% - For each consignment
Al2O3 < 1% - For each consignment
Fe2O3 < 1.5% - For each consignment
Magnesium Oxide MgO (max) < 2% - For each consignment
Bulk Density (Densified Powder) < 700 kg/m3 - For each consignment
SO3 < 1.5% - For each consignment
Alkali as Na2O < 4.5% - For each consignment
C < 3% - For each consignment
Free Si < 0.4% - For each consignment
Grading Combined aggregate shall Every 2days or Every 30 days or BSEN 12620-
not vary more than 5% each
delivery change of Source 2002+A1:2008
AGGREGATES Soundness max loss in five 10% Every 30 days Mag. Sulphate
cycles
(% by weight) ASTM C88
Comply to BS 812,
BSEN Specific gravity (apparent) > 2.6 Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
12620:2002+A1 2002+A1:2008
2008 Water absorption < 2% Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
2002+A1:2008
Clay, silt, dust content (Materials < 3% (natural) Every 3.5 days or Every Month or BSEN 12620-

finer than 75 micron) < 5% (crushed) each delivery change of Source 2002+A1:2008
Organic impurities Colour lighter than std Every 30 days ASTM C40
colour
Total acid soluble sulphate <0.4% Every 3.5 days Every 30 days BS 1377:1990
Chloride content <0.05% Every 2days Every 30 days BS812:117,118, 1998

Material, Tests Limits Plant Lab Ind Lab Manf Remarks

Code Cert
Ref
Potential Reactivity – 3 mo. Expansion 0.05% At trial mix stage and
AGGREGATES Aggregates, chemical method 6 mo. expansion change of source ASTM C 289
Cement- agg combn < 0.10% ASTM C 227, ASTM C 33
Aggregate Shrinkage <0.05% At trial mix stage and BRE Digest 357
change of source
Comply to BS 812, Moisture Content Using moisture meters Every day BSEN 12620-
BSEN report in concrete delivery 2002+A1:2008
12620:2002+A1 ticket
2008 Shell Content (2.36mm) < 10% Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
2002+A1:2008
Grading Section 4.3 of BSEN Every 2days or Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
each
12620. delivery 2002+A1:2008
Combined aggregate shall
not vary more than 5%
Soundness max loss in five 10% Every 30 days or Mag. Sulphate
cycles
(% by weight) change of source ASTM C88
AGGREGATES Specific gravity (apparent) > 2.6 Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
2002+A1:2008
Water absorption < 2% Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
2002+A1:2008
Clay, silt, dust content (Materials < 1% (natural) Every 3.5 days or Every Month or BSEN 12620-
finer than 75 micron) < 3% (crushed) each delivery change of Source 2002+A1:2008
Organic impurities Color lighter than std Every 30 days ASTM C40
color
Total acid soluble sulphate <0.4% Every 30 days BS 1377:1990

Every 3.5 days
Chloride content <0.02% Every 30 days BS812:117,118, 1998
Comply to BS 812, Every 2 days
BSEN
12620:2002+A1 Aggregate crushing value <20% Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
2008 2002+A1:2008

Material, Tests Limits Plant Lab Ind Lab Manf Cert

Code Ref
Aggregate impact value <45% Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
2002+A1:2008
Ten pc fines value >75kN Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
2002+A1:2008
Elongation index < 25% Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
Every 7 days
2002+A1:2008
Flakiness index < 25% Every 30 days BSEN 12620-
Every 7 days
2002+A1:2008
Potential Reactivity – 3 mo. Expansion 0.05% At trial mix stage
Aggregates, chemical method 6 mo. expansion and change of ASTM C 289
Cement- agg combn < 0.10% source ASTM C 227, ASTM C
33
Los Angeles Abrasion < 35% Every 30 days ASTM C131/535
Aggregate Shrinkage < 0.05% At trial mix stage BRE Digest 357
and change of
source
Comply to BS
812, BSEN Moisture Content Using moisture meters Every day BSEN 12620-
12620:2002+A1 report in conc. Del. 2002+A1:2008
2008 ticket
WATER PH value 7.0 – 9.0 Every Week Every Month Additionally, submit water
BS EN 8500 part 1 Total Dissolved Solids <2000ppm plants certificate for the
& 2:2002, BS EN Suspended Solids <2000ppm sitewater.
206 part 1
BS EN 1008 - Chloride as Cl <350ppm
2002 Sulphates as SO3 <500ppm
Alkali HCO3/ CO3 <500ppm
Organic Impurities Colour/ Odour
Admixture Every Month/ Consignment Indicate Code

(Plasticiser/ (Submit in the first week of Compliance BS EN 934-
Retarder) every month) 2 or ASTM C 494 Type
G as appropriate

2.8 CONTROL OF CHLORIDES AND SULPHATES
A. The levels of equivalent acid soluble chlorides as (Cl ion) in the constituents of concrete as
stated elsewhere are indicative and are subject to the overriding limits for the mixes.
B. The total estimated chloride ion content as a percentage by weight of the cement in the mix
shall not exceed the following limits:
1. For reinforced concrete: 0.2% if made with OPC

2. For mass concrete: 0.6% if made with OPC or MSRPC or 0.15% if made with SRPC
The Contractor shall test the constituents of the concrete to establish these contents as provided
for elsewhere in this Specification
C. In addition, regular tests to BS 1881-124:2015 + A1:2021 for chloride content shall be

made on thehardened concrete. The following values are acceptable:
1. For reinforced concrete made with OPC:
a. 95% of the test results less than 0.18% Cl ion by weight of cement and no result
greater than 0.20% Cl ion by weight of cement.
2. For mass concrete made with OPC or MSRPC:
a. 95% of the test results less than 0.5% Cl ion by weight of cement, and no result
3. For mass concrete made with SRPC:
a. 95% of the test results less than 0.1% Cl ion by weight of cement and no result
b. In the event that the SRPC used contains a proportion by weight of tricalcium aluminate
which approaches that required MSRPC (4-8%), then acceptance may be sought for an
appropriate adjustment of the relevant chloride content limits.
D. The total estimated sulphate content (SO3) of the mix including that present in the cement
shall not exceed 3.5% by weight of cement in the mix.
E. In addition, regular tests to BS 1881-124:2015 + A1:2021 shall be made on the hardened
concrete to determine the total sulphate content, which shall not exceed 4% by weight of
cement in the mix.
F. The permissible level of chlorides and sulphates quoted in the above clauses shall not be
considered as mean values for the whole of the Works but shall apply to any concrete.
2.9 MIX DESIGN AND TRIAL MIXES
A. Concrete grades shall be in accordance with the following table

Table 033000-2 – Concrete Grades
Minimum
Minimum
Characteristic
Cylinder Water
Concrete Cube Binder Content
Element Compressive Cement Aggregate Contents (kg/m3) Admixtures* (kg/m3)
Grade Compressive (kg/m3)
Strength at 28 Ratio
Strength at 28
days (fc’), MPa
days (Fcu), MPa
20mm aggregates = 515

10mm aggregates = 515
Blinding 20/16 20 16 SRC = 270 0.57 Masterglenium 3194 = 6
Dune sand = 970
Total aggregates = 2000
All substructures OPC = 362 20mm aggregates = 615

MasterPozzolith RMC-4 = 3
(elements in contact FA = 135 10mm aggregates = 415
50/40 50 40 0.28 Masterglenium Sky 506 = 9
with soil) and civil MS = 43 Dune sand = 685
structures Total binder = 540 Total aggregates = 1715
Terminal Building OPC = 362 20mm aggregates = 615

Superstructure FA = 135 10mm aggregates = 415
50/40 50 40 0.28 Masterglenium Sky 506 = 9
(concrete elements not MS = 43 Dune sand = 685
in contact with soil) Total binder = 540 Total aggregates = 1715
Ancillary Buildings OPC = 402 20mm aggregates = 660

Superstructures FA = 150 10mm aggregates = 350
40/32 40 32 0.28 Masterglenium Sky 504S = 10
(concrete elements not MS = 48 Dune sand = 670
in contact with soil) Total binder = 600 Total aggregates = 1680
• Admixtures are shown as per TRSDC’s list of approved concrete mixes. Alternative products shall be subject to TRSDC’s revie and approval.
• OPC = Ordinary Portland Cement ; FA = Fly Ash ; MS = Micro silica
B. Mix Design
1. All concrete shall conform to the requirements of this Specification or to BS EN 206-1:2000
+ Amendments, whichever is the more onerous.
2. Mixes for the required classes of concrete shall be designed by the Contractor and he
shall, at least 35 days before the commencement of concreting, have three trial batches
prepared for each mix in a manner approved by the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants and tested in accordance with BS 1881, using a minimum of six cube samples
per batch on three separate days.
3. The Contractor shall be responsible for the mix design for each type of concrete specified
for the Works.
4. The Contractor shall submit a design proposal for each type of concrete to the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants for acceptance before arranging for trial mix. The
Contractor shall obtain acceptance of all ingredient materials included in the
concrete mix with the proposed mix design.
5. The proposed mix design submittal shall include but not be limited to the following.
a. Target parameters for strength, (including estimated standard deviation)
b. Target parameter for durability
c. Weight and density of all materials
d. Grading for each type of aggregate
e. Grading for the combined aggregates
f. Calculation of fine materials
g. Calculation of free water/cement ratio
h. Calculation of content of alkalis
i. Calculation of content of chlorides
j. Calculation of content of sulphates
k. Estimation of air content
l. Estimation of characteristic strength
m. Estimation of workability for various applications
n. Carbon footprint details
6. The concrete mixes shall be designed with a particular grading of the combined
aggregates requiring a minimum of water to create workability and creating a homogenous
concrete with a high density.
7. The Contractor shall notify the Employer’s Representative and Assistants if there is a
change in the source of materials or concrete supplier. Under no circumstances is the
Contractor/ concrete supplier allowed to alter the approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants mix design without written acceptance of the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants. A mix design approved after the trial mix with a concrete
supplier shall not be deemed as approved for another supplier without conducting trial mix
again.
8. Characteristic strength is specified by means of compressive strength. Compliance with
the characteristic strength shall be assumed if:
a. the average strength determined from any group of four consecutive test results
exceeds the specified characteristic strength by 3.0N/mm2, and
b. the strength determined from any test result is not less than the specified characteristic
strength minus 3.0N/mm2.

C. Trial Mix
1. Trial mixes shall be arranged by the Contractor to demonstrate that the proposed mix
designs for all types of concrete mixes meet the design requirements.
2. The tests shall include determination of the following properties:
a. Bleeding expressed as volume of bleeding water per exposed surface area of concrete
shall not exceed 0.5% in accordance with ASTM C232 – calculation 7.1 (non-
vibrating)
b. Accumulated bleeding expressed as percentage of the net mixing water contained
within the test shall not exceed 3% in accordance with ASTM C232 – calculation 7.2
c. Drying shrinkage BS EN 1367-4:2008
d. Air content BS EN 12350-7:2019
e. Workability BS EN 12350-2, -3 & -4:2019
f. Density of fresh and hardened concrete BS EN 12350-6 & -7:2019
g. Compressive strength BS EN 12390-2:2019
h. Tensile strengths BS EN 12390-5:2019
i. Water permeability as per DIN 1048
j. Water absorption BS EN 12350
k. Initial surface absorption BS EN 12350
l. Chloride permeability to AASHTO T277
m. Chloride and sulphate levels as per BS EN 12350
3. Three trial mixes shall be made for each type of concrete mix using the same plant,
equipment, batching and transport methods intended for use in the Works.
4. The requirement of compressive strength shall be verified by taking six 150mm cubes
from each of the three mixes. The test cubes shall be prepared and cured in accordance
with BS EN 12350-1:2019. Three cubes shall be tested after 7 days of maturity and three
after 28 days of maturity. For concrete with PFA and GGBS, additional sets of two cubes
perbatch shall be taken for testing at 56 days.
5. The results of the test of compressive strength for the trial mix shall be approved by the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants, if the individual 28 days cube strength for each
test cube exceed the specified characteristic strength by at least 4MPa, and if the average
compressive strength of nine cubes tested at 28 days exceeds the specified characteristic
strength by at least 10MPa.
6. No concrete shall be used for the Works until the mix has been approved in writing by the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants. Acceptance by the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of maintaining the
required quality.
7. If required by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants, the Contractor shall perform
practical tests to be made on the site by filling trial molds to confirm the suitability of the
mix for the Works. The actual conditions shall be simulated for the tests. This exercise
shall be carried out at no extra cost.
8. Arrangements shall be made to measure heat of hydration for the concrete mix intended
to be used for the mass concrete Works and high strength concrete. Concrete shall be
placed in insulated concrete forms of appropriate size simulating the actual concrete
member or as agreed with Employer’s Representative and Assistants. Temperature
loggers shall be placed at various positions (refer to clause 3.6, Deep Sections and Large
Volume Pours for minimum requirements of thermal logger positions) to monitor the
concrete temperatures for a minimum period of 7 days.
9. A full set of tests shall be performed on the ingredients collected from the Plants during

the trial mix for all chemical, physical and petrography properties in an approved
Independent Laboratory. The results of these tests shall form the benchmark for the tests
carried out in the future. Grading curves for aggregates must be submitted for these
materials for comparison in the future.
10. All costs connected with laboratory tests, trial mixes, mix design and practical tests shall
be included in the Contractor’s price for the Works
11. Further trial mixes shall be made if the range (the maximum minus the minimum of the
three cube results in any batch) exceeds 15% of the average of that batch, or if therange
of the three batch averages exceeds 20% of the overall average of the batches.
2.10 WATER CEMENT RATIO
A. The free water cement ratio shall be kept at all times as low as possible consistent with the
proper hydration of the cement and efficient workability of the concrete. The free water cement
ratio shall take into account the moisture content of the sand and coarse aggregate and shall
be strictly adhered to.
2.11 DRYING SHRINKAGE
A. All trial mixes shall be tested for drying shrinkage in accordance with BS EN 1367-4:2008 or
BS ISO 1920-8:2009. The changes in length of members due to drying and wetting shall be
determined. The initial drying shrinkage shall not exceed 0.05%.
2.12 TESTS ON CONCRETE
A. General
1. Concrete test cylinders shall be made, cured and tested and the results recorded in
accordance with the recommendations of BS EN ISO 7500-1:2018. The test specimens
shall be 150mm cubes made in steel molds of approved design. At least nine cube molds
shall be kept on the site and specimens shall be made and cured by the Contractor as the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants may require.
B. Sampling
1. The frequency and rate of sampling shall be as per the following table (subject to one set of
cubes from each pour of batched concrete whichever is greater for strength tests).
Type of Structure Sampling by Volume of Concrete (m³)
Cube Strength Tests Durability

Tests
All vertical elements (piles, 15 50
columns and walls excluding
external basement walls)
Raft foundation including 30 500
pile caps and external
basement walls.
All other elements 30 250

2. The rate of sampling shall be as per the following table:
Concrete Grade Rate of Sampling CUBE COMPRESSIVE DURABILITY

STRENGTH TEST
7D 28 D Spare
Blinding One set of 4 cubes for 2 2 - -
50m3
Raft/ pile caps / piles Strength Tests 2 2 2 -
Durability Tests - - - 12
Slabs/ beams and Strength Tests 2 2 2 -

all other elements
Columns/ walls Strength Tests 2 2 2
a. Number of cubes required for durability test to be confirmed with an independent

laboratory.
b. Contractor at his own discretion shall take additional cubes for testing on 3rd day, 14-
days or others to suit his working method.
c. Spare cubes to be retained and protected
d. Permeability, water absorption, initial surface absorption, RCP, chloride, sulphate
content tests to be carried out for durability testing.
e. Additional cubes for PT slabs to be taken to assess the cube strength beforestressing
2.13 STRENGTH TESTING
A. Cubes shall be tested in an automatic testing machine of approved design. The cube testing
machine shall be housed in an approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants
laboratory and calibrated to BS EN ISO 7500-1:2018. The calibration shall be verified at 3
monthly minimum intervals in accordance with The Cement and Concrete Association
publication "The Comparative Cube Test" by P. Foote, 1974. Site testing of cubes may be
permitted by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants subject to prior written acceptance
of the facilities.
B. For each sample taken, two cubes shall be tested at 7 days and a further two shall be tested
at 28 days. The remaining two cubes shall be retained and protected in an undamaged condition
until their testing or disposal is requested by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
C. Site storage of cubes will only be permitted if facilities are available to store cubes under the
conditions and temperatures specified in BS 1881 or latest BS EN codes.
D. The test results shall be interpreted in accordance with BS EN 206-1:2000 and all other
relevant codes and standards. The Contractor and the concrete supplier shall provide a
method statement prior to commencement of the Works to confirm compliance criteria of all
cube tests in accordance with this Specification. This shall be subject toacceptance of the
E. Results of all tests shall be kept on site and copies shall be sent to the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants as soon as results become available but, in any case, not more
than 24 hours after the completion of the test. All records of cube tests shall indicate clearly
which part of the structure each sample represents.

F. Cube results for 28-day values will be deemed to have failed if the following criteria are not
met:
1. The average strength determined from any group of four consecutive test results shall
2
exceed the specified characteristic strength by 3.0N/mm . The strength determined from any
2
one test result shall not be less than the specified characteristic strength minus 3.0N/mm .
A test result shall be the average of the two 28-day cube test results from the same sample.
Also refer to item L for calculating the characteristic strength if there is a large variation in
28-day cube strength.
G. When the results of the 7-day tests are unsatisfactory, the Contractor may elect to remove and
replace the defective concrete without waiting for the 28-day tests. If the results of the 28-day
tests are unsatisfactory, all concreting shall be stopped and shall not proceed further without
the written permission of the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
H. The Contractor shall then, in accordance with the instructions of the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants, remove cores and test the same or conduct in-situ load tests
in accordance with Concrete Society Technical Report 11 including addendum 1987, BS EN
12504-1 -2019, BS EN 13791 -2019 and BS 6089 -2010, on all suspect portions of the Works,
decided by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants and under the supervision of the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants. Concrete judged by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants to be defective shall be forthwith cut out, removed andreplaced
by the Contractor at his own expense.
I. Test Reports: 2 copies of reports to be dispatched to the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants within one day of completion of each test. A complete set of test reports to be kept
on site.
J. Cube test reports must include at least the following:
1. Test laboratory and name of person responsible
2. Title of project
3. Identification mark or number
4. Certificate of sampling
5. Certificate of method of making cubes
6. Curing place and conditions
7. Date of receipt by laboratory
8. Condition on receipt by laboratory
9. Actual or checked nominal dimensions
10. Weight and density
11. Date of test
12. Age when tested
13. Confirmation of testing to BS 1881
14. Load at failure
15. Compressive strength
16. Type of fracture
17. Date of dispatch of report to the Employer’s Representative and Assistants
K. In addition, the Contractor shall provide weekly reports to include graphical display of 7 day
and 28-day test results, and also a graphical display of average of 4 consecutive 28-day test
results. Non-compliant test results shall be clearly indicated.
L. Keep separately the pieces of each cube which fails to meet the compliance requirements for
individual results. Obtain agreement of the Employer’s Representative and Assistants before

discarding.
M. The Contractor shall submit a record of standard deviation for concrete strengths, and the
calculated characteristic strength applying standard deviation (of min 3) for a minimum sample
size of 35. In case of large variations in cube strengths (standard deviation exceeding 4), the
characteristic strength of supplied concrete shall be derived from the formula as follows.
Characteristic strength = Average cylinder strength for n cubes minus 1.64*SD(0.86+sqrt(2/n))

n = number of cubes considered for standard deviation
SD = standard deviation subject to a minimum value of 4
N. The Contractor shall allow for taking additional cores from site for conducting durability tests if
required by Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
2.14 DURABILITY TESTING
A. The durability test limits for the concrete in the piles, pile-caps, raft foundations (incl. lift pits),
basement walls and all other substructure elements shall comply with the following table:
Test Standard Requirements
Water permeability DIN 1048 ≤ 8.0mm at 28 days
Water absorption BS 1881: Part 122 ≤ 1.5% at 28 days
Initial surface absorption BS 1881: Part 5 ≤ 0.15ml/m²/sec
Rapid chloride penetration (RCP) ASTM C1202 ≤ 1200 Coulombs at 28 days
B. For all other concrete elements including super structure elements the test limits shallcomply with
the following requirements
Standard Requirements
Water DIN 1048 ≤ 15mm at 28 days

permeability BS 1881: Part 122 ≤ 2.5% at 28 days
Water BS 1881: ≤ 0.3ml/m²/sec
Absorption Part 5 ASTM ≤ 2000 Coulombs at 28 days
Initial Surface Absorption C1202
Rapid Chloride Penetration (RCP)
C. Results of all tests shall be kept on site and copies shall be sent to the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants as soon as results become available but, in any case, not more than 24 hours after
the completion of the test. All records of tests shall indicate clearly which part of the structure each
sample represents.
D. If any sample does not meet the durability criteria set out above, all concreting shall be stopped and
shall not proceed further without the written permission of the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants.
E. The first three samples of concrete for each structural element are to be conducted twicewith

one set cured on site under site conditions and the other cured at the laboratory under simulated
site conditions.
2.15 PREPARATION FOR CONCRETE WORKS
A. Locations of construction joints, shrinkage strips, pouring sequences etc. shall be planned and
agreed with the Employer’s Representative and Assistants. Shrinkage strips must be designed by
the Contractor.
B. The Contractor shall inform the Employer’s Representative and Assistants in writing 48 hours before
commencement of concreting Works giving complete details of the Works. TheContractor shall not
commence the Works without written acceptance from the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants for formwork, reinforcement, arrangements for plant and materials on site, installation of
accessories, etc. Any concrete placed before obtaining such acceptance shall be rejected
C. Contractor shall also make suitable arrangements for the inspections by Employer’s Representative
and Assistants of Local Authorities. No claim shall be entertained for time or cost of complying with
local authority regulations/ inspection requirements
D. Cutting and chasing of hardened concrete shall not be permitted without Employer’s Representative
and Assistants’ acceptance. The Contractor shall provide openings, mortises, chases, sleeves, etc.,
and fix bolts, anchors, etc. in concrete as work proceeds and support embedded items against
replacement. Items cast shall be filled with readily removable materials to prevent concrete ingress.
2.16 READY MIXED CONCRETE
A. General
1. Ready mixed concrete shall be used subject to the acceptance of the Employer’s
2. Ready mixed concrete shall comply in all respects with the requirement of this Specification,
the requirements of BS 8500-1, BS 8500-2, BS EN 206-1and with the British Ready Mixed
Concrete Association Performance Specification May 1975 whichever is the most onerous.
3. Each source of ready mixed concrete is subject to the acceptance of the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants which may be withdrawn at any time. Only ready-mix suppliers
with ISO 9001 registration will be considered.
4. The Contractor and ready-mix suppliers shall give every assistance to the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants in inspecting the ready-mix plant and equipment, including
access to all area of the plant, providing copies of past material tests and cube results, and any
other information the Employer’s Representative and Assistants may request. Materials shall
be tested at Contractor's expense in independent accredited testing laboratory and as required
by other clauses of this Specification.
5. No site mixing shall be allowed for structural concrete. No addition of water/ admixture shall be
allowed.
6. Special considerations must be given when concrete replacement binders such as micro silica,
PFA etc. are used. The sequence and time when these are to be added to the mixing drum
must be as advised by the manufacturer. Mixing time may have to be increased for these
concretes.
2.17 DELIVERY
A. Before discharging the concrete at the point of delivery the supplier shall produce a deliveryticket
for each batch of concrete which states the following minimum information:
1. Name or number of ready-mixed concrete depot
2. Serial number of ticket
3. Date
4. Truck number

5. Name of purchaser
6. Name and location of site (grid reference, member reference, layer numbers, etc.).
7. Grade of mix description of concrete
8. Specified workability
9. Type of cement
10. Nominal maximum size of aggregate
11. Type and quantity of any admixtures
12. Quantity of concrete in cubic meters
13. Time of loading
B. The time of loading is defined as the time of contact between cement and aggregate or, when these
are surface dry, the time of contact between cement and added water.
C. Space should also be provided on the ticket for the following to be added on site:
1. Arrival and departure times of the truck
2. Time of completion of discharge
D. Particular attention shall be paid to the fresh concrete temperature requirements of the Specification
and all necessary action taken to ensure that the concrete remains within the temperature specified.
E. Truck type concrete mixers shall comply with the requirements of BS 4251. They shall alsobe
subject to the acceptance of the Employer’s Representative and Assistants who may require that
shaded truck mixers be used.
2.18 TRANSPORTING
A. The concrete shall be transported from the mixer to the point of placement as rapidly as practicable
by methods that will maintain the required workability and will prevent segregation, loss of any
constituents or ingress of foreign matter or water. The concrete shall be deposited as close as
practicable to its final position to avoid re-handling or moving the concrete horizontally by vibration.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PLACING AND COMPACTING
A. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice shall be given in writing of the intention to place concrete.
B. Concrete shall be discharged and placed in its final position in the form within 90 minutes of time of
loading defined in clause 2.17, B above. Concrete that has exceeded this period or has stiffened to
an unacceptable slump within this period shall not be used in the permanent Works. The Employer’s
Representative and Assistants’ decision on the acceptability of fresh concrete shall be final. Under
no circumstances shall an addition of extra water or admixture after the initial batching be permitted.
Concrete that has, in the Employer’s Representative and Assistants’ opinion, had additional water
added will be rejected.
C. After placing, the concrete shall be vibrated into position in layers not exceeding 400mm in thickness
using approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants mechanical vibration except for
concrete placed in the piles, which is the responsibility of the piling contractor. Refer to section
316323 of the Performance Specifications for bored concrete piles for further requirements.
D. Concrete shall not be placed in water, except as specified.
E. Concreting shall not take place in ambient shade temperatures exceeding 40°C. When the ambient
shade temperature exceeds 35°C formwork and reinforcement shall be kept shaded before and
during concreting. The Contractor shall maintain on site a calibrated maximum and minimum
thermometer housed in an approved Stevenson screen.
F. Concrete shall not be placed in any part of the structure until the formwork and reinforcement have
been inspected and approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants. Formwork is to be

thoroughly cleaned of all tying wire, nails and foreign matter prior to inspection by the Employer’s
G. Concrete shall only be placed after the Employer’s Representative and Assistants has examined
and approved the positioning, fixing and condition of the reinforcement and any other items to be
embedded, and the cleanliness, alignment and suitability of the containing surfaces.
H. The concrete shall be placed in the position and sequences shown on the drawings and then
deposited as near as possible to its final position in such a manner as to avoid segregation ofthe
concrete, or displacement of the reinforcement or formwork. It shall be further deposited in regular
courses or layers not exceeding 400 mm thickness when mechanically compacted, unless otherwise
directed by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
I. The Contractor shall organize his work so that the placing of concrete is efficient and continuous
between specified or approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants construction joints.
When an interruption in concrete supply is anticipated, the placed concrete must be properly
vibrated; all loose concrete/ aggregates must be cleaned off immediately. When vertical lifts of
concrete are interrupted or delayed for more than 30 minutes, provided that the concrete has still
retained a reasonable workability as determined by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants,
the surface of the unfinished concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned and washed with cement grout
immediately before fresh concrete is added. The first layer of new concrete placed shall not exceed
150mm in depth and particular care shall be taken with compaction of this layer to ensure a good
bond. With vertical sections the unfinished concrete shall be finished off with a clean surface and
left for 24 hours to set before any further concrete is placed.
J. The surface shall then be thoroughly cleaned of all loose and foreign matter and laitance which may
necessitate the temporary removal of the formwork before placing the remaining concrete.
K. Concrete shall not be allowed to drop freely for more than 2.0m. To convey the concrete as near as
possible to its final position, drop chutes of rubber or metal shall be used for small sections and
bottom dump buckets or other suitable vessels for large sections.
L. Laying of thin sections (such as floor slabs) in two courses shall not be permitted except where
specified or ordered by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
M. Reinforced concrete must not be placed directly upon the ground. Where blinding concrete is used
as a base it shall be of grade C25 mix laid over the ground to provide a clean working surface.
N. Concrete shall be compacted during placing by approved by the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants internal vibrators. The vibrators shall operate at a frequency of not less than 10,000
cycles per minute and shall be designed for continuous operation. The performance of vibrators
shall suit the working conditions, and they shall generally not be less than 75mm diameter. The
radius of influence shall ensure that the mass under treatment is compacted at a speed
commensurate with the rate of supply of concrete.
O. Except in the case of properly formed construction joints, concrete shall not be allowed to have
obtained its initial set before additional concrete added. The ability of a standard 75mm internal
vibrator to cause the concrete to flow will be used as a criterion for acceptance but the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants’ decision will be final.
P. Concrete shall not be subject to any form of external vibration between 2 hours and 24 hours after
placing. No mechanical work to recently placed concrete such as scabbing will be permitted
until 36 hours after placing of fresh concrete, unless agreed otherwise by the Employer’s
Q. No concreting shall be carried out in rain. The remixing or re-tempering of stiffened concrete is not
permitted.
R. The Employer’s Representative and Assistants will reject any concrete which he considers having
been inadequately mixed, or in which the ingredients have segregated, or which is no longer
capable of being effectively placed or compacted.
S. Separate method of placing and compacting shall be agreed with the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants for special concretes (free flow/ self-compacting concrete), special applications
(deep lift/ mass concrete, transfer walls etc.), and special methods (e.g., slip form or jump form
systems).
T. The Contractor shall inspect for any plastic settlement and cracks within the first few hours of placing
the concrete and rectify any issues by an appropriate method approved by the Engineer’s
Representative
U. Within 48 hours of concreting operation, the Contractor shall carry out a detailed alignment check

including flatness/ surface regularity, departure from datum, horizontal and vertical alignments for
vertical members, squareness of members etc. complete and submit the post pour check for
acceptance. The Contractor shall amend his method of construction at no extra cost and time if the
post pour check in the opinion of the Employer’s Representative and Assistants indicates large scale
deviations attributable to method of construction.
V. Deliverables for Concrete Works
1. Delivery Certificates: The Contractor shall submit the delivery certificates within 24 hours of the
placing of concrete.
2. Pouring Log: The Contractor shall submit the pouring log within 24 hours of placing the concrete
along with the delivery certificate. The pouring log should indicate the delivery ticket number,
batching and placing times, truck numbers, location of placing (member/ layer number/ grid ref),
slump and temperature (and any other fresh concrete test results), cubes taken etc. complete.
3. Test Certificates: Submit all the strength and durability test certificates within 3 days of actual
test dates. Contractor shall maintain a cube register for strength and durability tests and submit
the summary every week. Standard deviation of the strength tests shall be carried out once a
reasonable sample size (minimum 35) is available.
4. Ingredient Test Reports: The Contractor as a minimum shall compile and submit the concrete
ingredient test reports for the concrete ingredients tested both in the concrete plant as well as
independent laboratory in the first week of every month for the preceding month.If the change
of ingredient resources has taken place, then additional tests may be carried out at no
additional cost.
5. Calibration certificates for all testing equipment, at intervals indicated in the standards.
3.2 FRESH CONCRETE TEMPERATURE
A. The maximum temperature of wet and unset concrete is to be limited to 30°C alwaysto prevent
excessively rapid setting times, loss of moisture and shrinkage, etc. However, if the fresh concrete
temperature used at trial mix stage in hot box testing to demonstrate the compliance with the heat
of hydration requirements (ref section on Deep Sections and Large Volume Pours) is lower than
30°C, the same shall be used for large volume or thick sections, unless agreed otherwise by the
B. The following precautions should be adopted as necessary to comply with the above limits:
1. Shading of aggregate stockpiles
2. Insulation of water tanks, pipelines and formwork
3. Refrigeration of mixing water
4. Addition of ice to mix to lower temperature
5. Shading of formwork and reinforcement prior to casting and protection from drying winds
6. Cooling of formwork and reinforcement prior to and ahead of the concrete by mistspraying
7. Covering and spraying with water of hardening concrete surfaces
8. Concreting during the cooler parts of the day
9. Use of shaded ready mixed trucks
C. The Contractor shall refer to ACI standard 305R-20 and CIRIA C577 for Recommended Practice
for Hot Weather Concreting.
D. Should the maximum concrete temperature be exceeded concreting should be ceasedimmediately
and not resumed until the requirements can be met again. Additional precautions shall be taken to
avoid the concrete exceeding the specified temperature on future pours.
3.3 TESTS ON FRESH CONCRETE
A. The Contractor shall always maintain on site a calibrated concrete thermometer, flow table/ cone,
and slump cone/ tamping rod to BS 1881. The temperature of each batch of concrete shall be taken
and recorded. Slump/ flow tests shall be taken as required but with emphasis on initial batches to

regulate the amount of water used in batching. Concrete with an unacceptable temperature or
slump/ flow will be rejected. For high slump concrete (slump above 175mm), flow test using flow
table shall be used in addition to slump test.
B. The Contractor shall pay for maintaining all testing equipment on site in a proper working order to
the satisfaction of the Employer’s Representative and Assistants and shall be deemed to have
included in his rates for all tests required in any clause of this Specification. The Contractor shall
not be paid for any special tests called for by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants as a
consequence of any failure by the Contractor to comply with this Specification or for any additional
tests whose results fall outside the limits deemed acceptable by the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants.
C. Tests on Self Compacting Concrete
1. Tests on fresh concrete detailed in t h e previous section are not applicable for self-
compacting concrete. For self-compacting concrete, the following tests shall be performed
Test Reference Requirements

Slump Flow Test Frequency: BS EN 12350- 1. Slump flow (SF) to nearest 10mm: min 450mm; max
8:2019 760mm.
every batch
2. t50 time, to nearest 0.50 sec: ≥2 sec and ≤5 sec
3. Difference between concrete flow for two

consecutive tests – max 50mm
4. No segregation
V-Funnel Test BS EN 12350- 1. V-funnel flow time to nearest 0.50 secs:

9:2010 Min 6sec max12sec
Frequency: Trial mix stage or at
change of source of concrete 2. No second-time blockage
ingredients.
L-Box Test BS EN 12350- 1. Passing ability ratio PL (h2/h1) = 0.8-1.0

10:2010
Frequency: Trial mix stage or
at change o f source
of concrete ingredients.
Sieve Segregation Test BS EN 12350- 1. Sieve segregation ratio: min/max: 0%- 15%
11:2010
Frequency: Trail mix stage or at
change of source of concrete
ingredients.
J-Ring Test BS EN 12350- 1. Passing ability, PJ value: min/ max: 0-10 mm

12:2010
Frequency: Trial mix stage or at
change of source of concrete 2. Flow spread SFJ :450-760mm
ingredients
3. t50J time, to nearest 0.50 secs: ≥2 sec and

≤5sec
3.4 PUMPED CONCRETE

A. Access for the pump shall be checked prior to the pour. If access cannot be assured, the Contractor
shall not continue with concreting operations.
B. If approval is obtained for pumped concrete, the Contractor shall ensure that shock is not transferred
from the pipeline to the formwork and previously laid concrete.
C. During placing of concrete by pumping, the end hose must never reach into the concrete. All
measures shall be taken to avoid blockage of the delivery hose system. The Compaction of concrete

shall be carried out as per standard practice procedures.

D. Grout shall be pumped through the concrete pump to provide initial lubrication. The initial discharge
of any pumped concrete shall not be incorporated in the permanent works
E. Where concrete is conveyed by chuting or pumping the plant shall be of a size and design to ensure
continuous flow in the chute or pipe. The slope of the chute or the pressure of the pump shall allow
the concrete to flow without the use of any water additional to that approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants to produce the required consistency and without segregation of the
ingredients. The delivery end of the chute or pipe shall bethoroughly flushed with water before and
after each working period and kept clean. The water used for this purpose shall be discharged
outside and away from any permanent works
3.5 DEEP SECTIONS AND LARGE VOLUME POURS
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all necessary precautions are taken when casting
deep sections and large volume pours. Guidance from CIRIA report #135 Concreting Deep Lifts
and Large Volume Pours shall be followed, subject to acceptance of the method statement by
B. Prior to a large volume pour a pre-pour meeting shall be organized by the Contractor to discuss and
agree the implementation of the necessary measures as discussed below.
C. A proposal considering special precautions for curing to prevent early age cracking shall be
submitted by the Contractor to the Employer’s Representative and Assistants. This shall consider
as a minimum the following:
1. Temperature differentials across sections
2. Coefficient of thermal expansion
3. Strain capacity of the concrete mix (aggregate dependent)
4. The effect of restraint on the slab
D. The proposal is to be submitted to the Employer’s Representative and Assistants with sufficient
time to review and make any necessary recommendations. The concrete pour is not to be
commenced until this proposal has been reviewed to the Employer’sRepresentative and Assistants
satisfaction.
E. Cross sections greater than or equal to 1000mm shall be considered as deep sections and
appropriate measures taken to limit the heat of hydration and temperature gradients to comply with
item F below.
F. Examples of these measures may include but not necessarily be limited to:
1. Controlling fresh concrete temperature
2. Control of concrete mix constituents
3. Curing water with chilled water circulation inside concrete body
4. Formwork type
5. Surface insulation
6. Nitrogen injection
7. Shading of ingredients and concrete trucks
G. All proposals are to be based on the measured values of the heat of hydration generated by the
proposed mix to meet the performance criteria listed below:
1. Maximum temperature difference between the core and the surface of any pour shall be:Design
value = 15°C, Maximum measured value = 20°C
2. Maximum temperature difference between a new pour and a previous pour shall be: Design
value = 12°C, Maximum measured value = 15°C
3. Absolute maximum temperature anywhere in a pour: Design value = 60°C, Maximum measured
value = 70°C

H. An independent accredited laboratory approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants

shall be appointed by the Contractor to install, monitor and report the temperature effects as
specified in this Specification. Submit to the Employer’s Representative and Assistants for
acceptance details of the proposed methods and equipment for measuring and logging of
temperatures. Automatic temperature logging system shall be used.
I. Instrumentation shall be installed within the concrete pour to verify compliance with the abovecriteria.
Temperature measurements shall be made by means of thermocouples positioned in a line
perpendicular to the concrete faces. One set of thermocouple installation shall consist of
thermocouple loggers located at 300mm centers across the depth of the concrete member. The
locations of installation of thermocouples shall be as agreed and approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants. As a minimum, one set of thermocouples shall be located at the mid-
section, one set near the face and one set near the external corner of the concrete element. In
addition, one logger shall be installed to record ambient temperature.
J. Temperatures shall be measured and logged continuously from the start of the pour until instructed
to stop by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants. As a minimum, the readingsshall be recorded
for seven days at hourly intervals.
K. Concrete must be covered with polystyrene insulation boards of appropriate thickness to prevent
heat loss resulting in increased temperature gradient. The Contractor may increase the number of
polystyrene sheet layers if the temperature gradient shoots beyond the acceptable limits. The
Contractor shall ensure that the concrete is not exposed to “thermal shock” by removing the
polystyrene boards arbitrarily. The surface must be cured with curing membrane and covered with
polythene sheet if this method is used as water curing might cool the surface and increase thermal
gradient.
L. If instructed by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants, formwork for vertical elements/
vertical faces shall not be removed until the core temperature is reduced to a level which is 20°C
higher than ambient temperature and the form work must be covered with insulation boards at no
extra cost/ time.
M. Contractor shall conduct appropriate and approved destructive and non-destructive tests should the
temperature gradient and core temperature exceed the tolerances specified above.
N. If the temperature measurements exceed any of the criteria indicated in item G above, action shall
be taken by the Contractor, at the discretion of the Employer’s Representative and Assistants which
may range from qualified acceptance to rejection and removal of all or part ofthe affected part of the
Works at no additional cost and time.
O. Maximum pour sizes unless otherwise indicated in the drawings or approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants shall be as shown in the following table:
Construction Maximum Area Maximum

(square Dimension
meters) (m)
Water-resisting walls 25 5
Water-resisting slabs 100 10
Slabs with major restraint at both ends 100 13
Slabs with major restraint at one end only 250 20
Slabs with little restraint in any direction 500 30
Walls 40 10
Contractor to submit proposals for maximum pour size if they differ from the values given in the
table above, to be reviewed by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.

3.6 CURING
A. General
1. Freshly placed concrete shall be protected from rain, dust storms, chemical attack, and the
harmful effects of heat, wind, flowing water, vibrations and shocks. This protection shall continue
until the concrete is sufficiently set such that it is no longer damaged by these factors. The
Employer’s Representative and Assistants shall determine when the protection is no longer
required, but in any case, this shall not be less than 24 hours after the time of placing.
B. Curing and Protection
1. Immediately after compaction and for 7 days thereafter all concrete shall be protected against
harmful effects of sunshine, drying winds, rain or running water to the satisfaction of the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants. During this period the measures given in Clauses
on “Curing of Horizontal Surface” and “Curing of Vertical Surface” shall be taken to prevent the
loss of moisture from the concrete and to minimize thermal stresses caused by the difference
in temperature between the surface of the concrete and thecore of the concrete mass. No
methods shall be employed without the Employer’s Representative and Assistant's acceptance.
2. Air circulation shall be prevented as far as possible along the exposed faces of concrete during
the curing period.
3. Joints which must be filled with sealing compound, or surfaces formed as construction joints,
are to be protected in a manner which will ensure that no curing compound is placed on the
bonding surface and adjacent concrete and is to remain in place until the joint surface is sealed
or for the periods specified.
4. The surfaces of the concrete shall be protected from contamination of any sort for a period of
not less than 30 days from the date of pouring.
5. Where curing compounds are used, they shall be compatible with waterproofing or other
finishing that may subsequently be applied to the surface of the concrete. T h e Contractor
shall remove the curing compound completely before applying finishing if the membrane and
subsequent applications are incompatible. Where the scope of finishing is not in the scope of
Contractor responsible for concreting, curing compound shall be removed by the concreting
Contractor after the curing period is over.
C. Curing Compound
1. The liquid for the curing of concrete surfaces shall be a white pigmented compound complying
with ASTM C 309-19, which when applied at the rate of spread specified by the manufacturer,
has a minimum curing efficiency of 90%, as determined by the test method given in ASTM C
156-20 and Equation 1 below. The liquid shall not react chemically with the concrete. It is to
contain flake aluminum in finely divided dispersion which will not separate out when the
compound is applied as specified.
2. In principle curing compound shall be sprayed when the concrete is wet. For vertical surfaces
where the formwork is stripped after more than 24 hours of pouring pre- wetting of concrete
shall be done before applying the curing compound.
3. After application the liquid shall produce a continuous film of uniform thickness with an unbroken
finish, free from pinholes or other imperfections, over the entire surface of the concrete. The
film shall be touch-dry within 5 minutes and stable within 60 minutes and shall not disintegrate
for 3 weeks.
4. At least 2 weeks before the compound is required the Contractor shall provide the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants with a 5-litre sample together with a certificate from an
independent laboratory reporting the results of tests carried out by the laboratoryon the product
within the previous six months. The compound shall not be used until acceptance has been
given by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
5. Each consignment delivered to the site shall be clearly marked by the manufacturer with his
name and that of the product and shall be accompanied by a certificate stating that the
consignment is equal to the sample tested and giving the rate of spread required for the
specified efficiency. The delivery certificates are to be passed to the Employer’s Representative

and Assistants for his retention.

6. The compound shall not be harmful to those handling it and shall be protected against fire risk
and explosive hazard.
7. The efficiency index (E) shall be calculated as follows:
E = 100 x (W - W1) / W (Equation 1)
where W = the average of the moisture losses of 3 control specimens expressed as a
percentage of the original mass of water in the specimens
where W1 =the average of the moisture losses (assessed after correction for volatile losses)
of the 3 test specimens expressed as a percentage of the original mass of water in the
specimens
D. Curing of Horizontal Surfaces
1. Immediately after the completion of compacting and levelling, the surface shall be covered with
clean plastic sheeting, such as polythene sheeting and kept in contact with the concrete. If there
is any delay between placing and finishing, then the surface should be covered in the
intervening period. After initial set has taken place, the plastic sheeting should be removed, and
the surface should be covered with wet hessian. The plastic sheeting may then be replaced
over the hessian. The hessian should be kept in a damp condition for at least 7 days by frequent
application of water. At the end of the initial wet curing period, the plastic sheeting and the
hessian may be removed and an approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants
pigmented resin-based curing compound may be applied over the surface.
2. Alternatively, the surface may be cured by other approved by the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants curing methods or by the application of approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants curing compounds on the surface in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. However, in case the application of such curing compounds is
delayed for any reason, the concrete should be kept moist until the application is made.
3. The above curing procedure must be read in conjunction with clause 3.5 of this specification
section on Deep Sections and Large Volume Pours, which focuses on limiting temperature
gradients.
4. Minimum curing period shall be 7 days from the completion time of concrete Works for the
particular member to be cured. The Contractor shall ensure the curing of slab soffits for 7 days
if early striking of formwork is permitted
E. Curing of Vertical Surfaces
1. As soon as practicable, the side shutters may be eased off and the curing water from the
top surface allowed to trickle down the sides. Immediately after stripping, proprietary
approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants white pigmented resin-based
curing compound shall be applied. The above curing procedure must be read in
conjunction with clause 3.5 on Deep Sections and Large Volume Pours, which focuses on
limiting temperature gradients.
2. Timber formwork covering the concrete shall be moistened with water at frequent intervals
to prevent it from drying during the curing period. Metal formwork exposed to sun must be
shaded from its direct rays, painted white or otherwise protected during the curing period.
F. Curing of Architectural Concrete

1. Fair faced architectural walls shall be cured/ protected with an approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants method demonstrated to be effective during the mockup
trials. The considerations for acceptance of method will include but not limited to:
a. Staining of surface due to curing water/ uneven wetting/ alternate wetting and drying
b. Staining of the surface due to hessian cloth
c. Staining of the surface due to curing compound
d. Un-desirable shiny surface due to colourless curing compound
e. Staining of the surface due to exposure to UV rays

3.7 TOLERANCE
A. Permissible deviations on in-situ concrete not to be greater than those given in ACI 117M-10,
subject to the following minimum requirements.
Item Permitted Deviation Comments/ Performance

Specification Reference
Foundations
Deviation from plumb • Category A, ±12.5% of shaft diameter ACI 117M – 3.1
• Category B, ±1.5% of shaft diameter
• Category C, ±2.0% of shaft diameter Refer to above clause for definitions of
categories A, B and C
Deviation from location Horizontal deviation of the as-cast edge: ACI 117M – 3.2
• Where dimension is 2.4m or more,
±50mm
• Where dimension is less than 2.4m,
the greater of ±2% of the specified
dimension or 13mm
Foundations supporting Horizontal deviation of the as-cast edge shall ACI 117M – 3.2.2
masonry be the less of ±2% of the foundation’s width or
±13mm
Top of drilled piers Horizontal deviation of the of the as-cast center ACI 117M - 3.2.3
shall be the lesser of 4.2% of the shaft diameter
or ±75mm
Deviation from elevation Top surface of foundations, vertical deviation, ACI 117M – 3.3.1
+13mm or -50mm
Top surface of drilled piers, vertical deviation,

+25mm or -75mm

Deviation from cross-sectional Formed foundations, horizontal deviation, ACI 117M – 3.5.1
dimensions of foundations +50mm or -13mm
Unformed foundations cast against soil: ACI 117M – 3.5.2 Excavation to be

• Where dimension is less than measured before concrete is poured
600mm, +75mm or -13mm
• Where dimension is more than
600mm, +150mm or -13mm
Deviation from foundation thickness (T), -0.05T ACI 117M – 3.5.3
Concrete Buildings
Deviation from plumb For buildings equal to or less than 25.4m in ACI 117M - 4.1.1
height – the lesser of 0.3% of the height or
±25mm Refer to 4.1.2 for buildings taller than
25.4m
For exposed concrete, the lesser of 0.2% of the
height or ±13mm
Vertical edges of openings For openings larger than 300mm, ±13mm over ACI 117M – 4.1.3
the entire height of the opening
Deviation from location Horizontal deviation: ACI 117M – 4.2.1

• Vertical elements, measured at the
top of element foundation or lowest
support level, ±25mm
• Other elements, ±25mm
• Edge location of all openings, ±13mm
• Sawcuts, joints, and weakened plane
embedments in slabs, ±25mm

Vertical deviation:
• Elements, ±25mm ACI 117M – 4.2.2
• Edge location of all openings, ±13mm
Deviation from elevation Top surface of slabs ACI 117M – 4.4.1

• Slabs-on-ground - ±20mm
• Formed suspended slabs, before
removal of supporting shores -
±20mm
• Slabs on structural steel or precast
concrete – no requirement
Formed surfaces before removal of shores - ACI 117M – 4.4.2

±20mm
Lintels, sills, parapets, horizontal grooves, and ACI 117M – 4.4.3

lines in exposed concrete - ±13mm
Top of walls - ±20mm ACI 117M – 4.4.4
Fine grade sand immediately below slabs-on- ACI 117M – 4.4.5

ground - ±20mm
Deviation from cross-sectional Thickness of elements, except slabs, where ACI 117M – 4.5.1
dimensions specified cross-sectional dimension is:
• 300mm or less, +10mm or -6mm

• More than 300mm but less than
900mm, +13mm or -10mm
• More than 900mm, +25mm or -20mm
Horizontal deviation on plan Unformed beams and walls cast against soil ACI 117M – 4.5.2
• Where dimension is 600mm or less,

+75mm or -13mm
• Where dimension is more than
600mm, +150mm or -13mm

Thickness of slabs Suspended slabs, -6mm ACI 117M – 4.5.3
Slabs-on-ground: ACI 117M – 4.5.4. Refer to clause for

• Average of all samples, -10mm testing conditions.
• Individual sample, -20mm
Deviation from formed opening Opening width or height, +25mm or 13mm ACI 117M – 4.6.1
width or height
Deviation from relative Difference between largest and smallest tread ACI 117M – 4.7.1. Stairs to be
elevations or widths for stairs or riser in any flight shall not exceed 10mm measured along a line parallel to the
stair axis
Difference in height of adjacent risers
measured at the nose shall not exceed 5mm
Difference in depth of adjacent treads shall not

exceed 5mm
Deviation from slope or plane Stair tread from back to nosing, ±6mm ACI 117M – 4.8.1
Formed surfaces over distances of 3m ACI 117M – 4.8.2
• All conditions, unless noted otherwise

in this section ± 0.3%
• Outside corner of exposed corner
column ±0.2%
• Contraction joint grooves in exposed
concrete ±0.2%
Formed surface irregularities • Class A surface, + 3mm ACI 117M – 4.8.3

(gradual or abrupt) • Class B surface, + 6mm
• Class C surface, +13mm

• Class D surface, + 25mm • Abrupt irregularities shall be

measured within 25mm of
the irregularity
• Gradual surface irregularities
shall be measured by
determining the gap between
concrete and near surface of
a 1.5m straightedge,
measured between contact
points
• Refer to ACI 117M for
definitions of the different
surface classes and testing
requirements
Embedded Items and Anchor Bolts

Placement of embedded Clearance to the nearest reinforcement shall ACI 117M – 2.3.1
items, excluding dowels in the greater of the bar diameter, largest
slabs-on-ground aggregate size or 25mm
Centreline of assembly from Horizontal deviation, ±25mm ACI 117M – 2.3.2

specified location
Vertical deviation, ±25mm
Surface of assembly from Assembly dimension 300mm or smaller, ACI 117M – 2.3.3
surface of element ±40mm per m but not less than ±6mm
Assembly greater than 300mm, ±13mm
Anchor bolts in concrete Top of anchor bolt from specified elevation, ACI 117M – 2.3.4.1
vertical deviation, ±13mm
Centreline of individual anchor bolts from ACI 117M – 2.3.4.2

specified location, horizontal deviation
• For M20 and M22 bolts, ±6mm

• For M24, M27, M30, M33 and M36
bolts, ±10mm
• For larger than M36 bolts, ±13mm
B. Refer to architectural exposed concrete Specification sections for tolerances in exposed concrete
or other concrete elements where specified. More onerous limits shall be applicable in case of
discrepancy.
C. Where during the coordination between structural, MEP and architectural elements it is found that
above maximum tolerances cannot be achieved, the Contractor shall construct the structural
elements to the higher degree of accuracy to accommodate all elements as per Contract
documents. Tolerances for lift wells shall follow that of core walls but shall be fully coordinated with
lift installation requirements.
D. Where curtain walls are to be fixed on structural concrete elements, the Contractor shall
coordinate the requirements of curtain wall fixing and slab/ beam edge tolerances and if
required reduce the tolerances.
E. These tolerances are for constructed elements and not for setting out, formwork erection andother
construction stages
F. Typically, the tolerances shall not be applied cumulatively. i.e. in a vertical structure, the centroid of
the vertical elements shall not be shifted by more than 10mm.
G. Minimum rebar cover shall not be compromised while applying minus tolerances.
H. The Contractor shall be responsible for corrective actions required if any to lay the services affected
by the deviations from levels even though the deviations are within the tolerance limits.
I. Where finishes are not indicated in the Contract Document, the Contractor shall construct the
elements with tolerances applicable for directly finished elements.
J. Level variability of beams is measured on the soffit of concrete beams but on the top of steel beams

K. Variability of surface level can be expressed in two ways:

1. variation from target plane i.e. Variability above and below the target plane, (defined with reference
to an adjacent TBM), of each of the points levelled
2. Flatness, i.e. “flatness” of the surface, is defined as the departure from a 3-m straightedge in
contact with the floor. This value of flatness is already taken into account above and therefore should
not be combined with variation in datum
3.8 CONCRETE – NON- CONFORMANCE AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
A. General
1. No repairs for defective concrete shall be carried out without written acceptance by the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants. The Contractor shall propose, obtain acceptance
from Employer’s Representative and Assistants and keep repair materials ready at site. Repair
materials/ methods for various types of defects such as blow holes, surface honeycombs, and
deep honeycombs cracks. shall be separately agreed with the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants prior to starting the concreting job. Employer’sRepresentative and Assistants are
under no obligation to accept a repaired Concrete Works. If the Employer’s Representative and
Assistants in their opinion finds that repair method or repairing for certain elements are not
acceptable and rejects the concrete elements altogether, the Contractor shall break the same
and rebuild the element at no additional time/ cost.
2. The entire repair Works on the affected concrete elements shall be completed before the next
operation of concreting is carried out.
3. No cutting of finished concrete shall be allowed without written acceptance of Employer’s
B. Applicable Standards
1. All the repair materials, procedure, workmanship etc. complete shall comply with BS EN 1504,
Part 1 to 10.
C. Out of Tolerance Construction
1. Where the concrete element is placed outside the tolerance limits detailed in clause 3.7, the
same shall be rectified by the Contractor at no extra cost.
2. Where proposed rectification method involves grinding of concrete elements and the grinding
thickness exceeds 5mm, rebar cover shall be checked with cover meter to ensure that the
minimum cover requirements are not compromised.
3. Only epoxy-based levelling compounds shall be permitted. No feather edging of levelling
compound shall be allowed.
4. A sample shall be prepared for the rectification Works
D. Repairs Using Structural Repair Mortars and Grouts

1. Shrinkage compensated structural repair mortars shall be used for repairing surface
honeycombs. The affected area of concrete shall be cut to a minimum depth of 10mm: edges
shall be cut with a grinder to prevent feather edges. The repair mortar shall be applied as per
manufacturer’s recommendation. Curing shall be carried out for all cementitious repair Works
as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
2. Where the honeycomb depth exceeds 25mm, use of repair mortars shall not be permitted. The
Contractor shall use epoxy non-shrink grout for repairing the same. All the affected concrete
shall be cut and removed; edges shall be cut with a grinder to prevent feather edges. Where
rebars are exposed, concrete shall be cut to create a minimum space of 10mm around rebars.
Shrinkage compensated epoxy grouts shall be mixed and placed as per manufacturer’s
recommendations. Formwork shall be erected as per approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants method statement. For vertical wall repairs, “post box” method

of formwork shall be used.

3. Use of fair coat mortar shall be used for structurally non-significant blow holes only, with the
acceptance of the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.
E. Cracks in the Concrete
1. The Contractor, by signing the Contract shall be deemed to have agreed to construct all the
concrete elements as per design drawings and which are devoid of any defects such as cracks.
The Contractor shall include in his method statement the measures taken by himto prevent
cracks in concrete elements. These shall include but are not limited to:
a. Written confirmation by the Contractor that his proposed concrete mix design has
considered the issue and the mix proportions and constituents can prevent cracking.
b. Calculation of concrete bay sizes by an approved third party independent licensed structural
engineer taking into consideration cracking.
c. Proposed method of construction, sequencing, protection measures, curing measures etc.
complete.
2. Cracks wider than 200 micron shall be rectified with approved by the Employer’s Representative
and Assistants method.
3. All the cracks shall be injected with approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants
epoxy resin. Filling the cracks by gravity method shall not be permitted unless the cracks are
wider than 1mm and are shallow.
4. The Contractor shall arrange for a detailed crack mapping by approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants accredited independent laboratory if instructed by the
5. The Contractor shall arrange to take core samples and ultra-sonic testing as directed by the
Employer’s Representative and Assistants to assess the extent of cracks.
6. All the above Works shall be carried out by the Contractor at no additional claims for time or cost
and deemed to have been included in Contract amount.
3.9 EMBEDDED SERVICES AND OPENINGS
A. The Contractor shall coordinate all the MEP and other embedded elements to be cast in the
concrete section ensuring that the integrity of the concrete is not compromised. Congestion of
electrical conduits shall not be allowed in the concrete members and if required, the Contractor shall
propose, get acceptance and reroute the services at no additional cost and time to the Contract. All
cut-outs and sleeves shall be properly coordinated and executed. PVC coatedor epoxy painted
steel bars shall be used to support the sleeves/ cut-outs in position.
B. Where cut-outs in concrete elements, other than that shown on the structural drawings are required
to be provided, the Contractor shall follow the minimum procedure as set out below:
1. Prepare fully coordinated drawings showing all elements of MEP, architectural and
structural features.
2. Prepare coordinated structural drawings, including plan, elevation and section, showingthe
specified and newly required openings.
3. For core walls and shear walls, the wall elevation shall be drawn for the full height of thewall
and cut-outs and other features in each level shall be shown in the drawing.
C. Unless indicated otherwise, the Contractor shall provide trimmers around all the cut outs/ sleeves
in concrete members as per the typical details shown. This shall include cut outs/ sleeves in not
only structural drawings but also in architectural, MEP and other services Contract drawings/
Performance Specifications, including the drawings/ Performance Specification by specialist/
nominated sub-contractors complete.
D. Where cut outs are re-located while coordinating various elements of construction andservices, the

cost of relocation and trimmers around the cut outs shall be deemed to have been included in the
Contract amount.
3.10 POST CONSTRUCTION CUTTING OF CONCRETE
A. It is recognized that some cutting of concrete elements is unavoidable in construction. This may
arise because of changes in design, missed out services, defective embedded services or changed
service installation requirements.
B. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor be allowed to cut finished concrete elementswithout
prior acceptance by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants. A method statement shall be
submitted for the proposal to the Employer’s Representative and Assistants for acceptance and the
Works shall only be carried out upon the acceptance of this method statement by the Employer’s
C. The following general guidelines shall be observed as minimum requirements

1. Use a cover meter to locate the rebar, particularly in critical elements like columns and beams.
Avoid cutting rebars. Locate embedded services, waterproofing elements etc. and prepare a
marked-up drawing. Acceptance for cutting shall be granted only upon agreement of the
location.
2. If the cover to rebar is compromised by the chase in concrete, apply approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants epoxy coating to concrete and or rebars to restore the durability
requirements
3. Patching shall be carried out with approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants
epoxy based, shrinkage compensated repair materials as per approved by the Employer’s
Representative and Assistants method statement.
4. Horizontal chasing in a vertical element such as columns/ walls shall not be allowed. Similarly
chasing concrete in a direction perpendicular to the slab direction shall be avoided.
END OF SECTION

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THE RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – LANDSIDE

SECTION 033000 – CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

The Red Sea Development Company

THE RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – LANDSIDE

Client Name: The Red Sea Development Company

Document Title: STRUCTURAL SPECIFCIATIONS – SECTION 033000 – Cast-in-Place Concrete

Document No.: R02-I16D05-JAC-SPC-ST-0004

Revision Date: 27 May 2022

Project/Proposal No: R02I16D05

Project Manager: Nigel Wooding

Prepared By: Mahmoud Al Nouss

Reviewed By: Hussein Aldardeeri

Approved By: Nigel Wooding/Marta Galvez

File Name: R02-I16D05-JAC-SPC-ST-0004

CH2M Saudi Limited

CH2M Saudi Ltd

C1 27 May 2022 Hussein Aldardeeri Nigel Wooding

SECTION 033000 – CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

B. Related Work Sections:

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DOCUMENTS

1. ACI 365.1R Report on Service Life Prediction

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 1

1.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 2

B. Areas for Contractor Design Development:

3. Prepare Contractor’s Construction Drawings, these shall contain final coordinated

2.1 MIX DESIGN PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 3

2.2 CEMENT, FLY ASH, GGBS AND MICROSILICA

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 4

4. Proposal for transportation and storage of cementing materials.

A. Each consignment of cement/ cement replacement additives shall be accompanied by a

D. Bagged cement shall be stored in approved by the Employer’s Representative and

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 5

7. Organic Impurities. ASTM C40M-20

3. Clay, Silt, Dust Content

4. Test 6: Organic Impurities

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 6

clause 2.8 under Control of Chlorides and Sulphates below.

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 7

approved by the Employer’s Representative and Assistants.

2.7 ADMIXTURES FOR SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE

A. Self-Compacting Concrete shall be designed with 20mm or 10mm aggregates, depending

SECTION 033000 / PAGE 8

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Table 033000 – 1 Schedule of Tests on Concrete Ingredients

Fineness, retained 45-micron Every

Sulphur as SO3 <3% - For each consignment

Chloride <0.10% - For each consignment

Free Calcium Oxide as CaO <1.5% - For each consignment

Reactive Calcium Oxide as CaO <10% For each consignment

Magnesium Oxide MgO (max) 4% - For each consignment

Fineness, retained 45-micron Every

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Setting Time – initial, minimum 60 min - For each consignment

Soundness <10mm - For each consignment

Sulphur as SO3 <2% - For each consignment

Chloride <0.10% - For each consignment

Calcium Oxide as CaO <10% - For each consignment

Water requirement <95% of PC - For each consignment

Activity Index >75% @ 28 days - For each consignment

Strength Factor >0.80 @ 28 days - For each consignment