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STRUCTURAL SPECIFCIATIONS – SECTION 03 41 00 – PRECAST CONCRETE

DOCUMENT R02-I16D05-JAC-SPC-ST-0011
NOVEMBER 04, 2022
REVISION C2

The Red Sea Development Company

R02I16D05
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THE RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – LANDSIDE

Client Name: The Red Sea Development Company

Document Title: STRUCTURAL SPECIFCIATIONS – SECTION 03 41 00 – PRECAST CONCRETE

Document No.: R02-I16D05-JAC-SPC-ST-0011

Revision: C2

Revision Date: 04 NOVEMBER 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-0011

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Revision History
Revision History Revision Date Reviewer Approver

C1 16 September 2022 Hussein Aldardeeri Nigel Wooding

C2 04 November 2022 Hussein Aldardeeri Nigel Wooding

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SECTION 03 41 00 – PRECAST CONCRETE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
A. Precast Concrete work shall consist of furnishing all materials and constructing structures of the
forms, shapes and dimensions shown on the Drawings or as directed in accordance with the
details shown on the Drawings and these Specifications.
B. Precast Concrete shall generally follow the provisions of Section 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete
and shall be manufactured off-site in a facility adequate for the purpose.
C. 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 Section 03 45 00
Precast Architectural Concrete
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.

D. Related Work Sections:

1. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete
2. Section 03 45 00 - Precast Architectural Concrete

1.2 REFERENCES

A. All structural precast concrete works shall be designed, detailed and constructed in accordance
with the requirements of the Saudi Building Code and ACI 318M except where otherwise listed
in the Specification or in the Contract Drawings.

B. The Precast-contractor shall comply with all rules, law and ordinance of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and all other authorities having jurisdiction. All labour, materials, equipment and services
necessary to make work comply with such requirements shall be provided without additional cost.

C. Any differences between these requirements and this Specification shall be submitted to the
Engineer for his ruling.

D. Standards

1. References as Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

2. References as section 03 45 00 - Precast Architectural Concrete

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3. Note particular material, finishing, tolerance and manufacturing requirements of

Specification Section 034500. The requirements of section 034500 take precedence over
this specification for precast cladding panels.

SBC-18 Saudi Building Codes (2018)

ACI 211.1 Proportioning concrete mixtures
ACI 211.2 Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Structural
Lightweight Concrete
ACI 211.3R-02 Guide for Selecting Proportions for No-Slump Concrete
ACI 304R Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete
ACI 305R-10 Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
ACI 306R-10 Guide to Cold Weather Concreting
ACI 309R-05 Guide for Consolidation of Concrete
ACI 318M Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
ACI 50/350R-01 Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures
and Commentary
ACI 517.2R-92 Accelerated Curing of Concrete at Atmospheric Pressure
ASTM A36 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
ASTM A82 Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete
ASTM A184 Standard Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete
Reinforcement.
ASTM A615 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon- Steel For
Concrete Reinforcement.
ASTM A706 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for
Concrete Reinforcement.
ASTM A767 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Bars for
Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM A775 Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars
ASTM A884 Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Wire and Welded Wire
Reinforcement
ASTM C31 Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the
Field
ASTM C33 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
Concrete Specimens
ASTM C78 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple
Beam with Third-Point Loading
ASTM C94 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
ASTM C138 Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content
(Gravimetric) of Concrete
ASTM C172 Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

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ASTM C192 Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in
the Laboratory
ASTM C330 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural
Concrete
ASTM C494 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C595 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
ASTM C617 Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C920-14a Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code–Steel
AWS D1.4 Structural Welding Code–Reinforcing Steel
Quality Control Manual for Precast Concrete Plants - NPCA
NCPA selected ASTM Standards- ASTM Standards for Precast Concrete

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to starting work on the contract the Contractor shall submit for approval details of the
proposed sources of all materials, and place of manufacture, together with full documentary
evidence that the materials and manufacture will comply with the Specification.

B. Further submissions shall be made for any change of material quality or source and the Engineer’s
approval obtained before the new materials or fabrication plant are used.

C. Before manufacturing precast concrete components, the Contractor shall fully design the precast
concrete system for all temporary and permanent loads, and provide detailed design calculations,
drawings, and shop drawings for the approval of the Engineer. Drawings shall clearly indicate
information including, but not limited the following:
1. General arrangement layouts of the precast concrete system

2. Location of each unit in the completed structure.

3. Dimensions of each unit including holes, irregularities and thickness of facing unit.

4. Reinforcing details (including normal steel reinforcement and prestressing tendons, if any),
as well as grade of reinforcement.

5. Details of the Concrete and details of any admixture proposed.

6. Joint clearances and clearances between units and structural building framework.

7. Connection and insert details including materials, size and length of welds, etc.

8. Identification mark, finish designation number and location of each precast unit.

9. Location and details of lifting and handling points.

10. Erection sequence and any special handling instructions or bracing required.

11. Joint sealant details.

12. Special precautions to be taken by other trades affecting work of this Section

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13. Details of any cast in elements such as steel plates, anchor bolts, junction boxes, power
point boxes and electrical conduits

D. Copies of each document shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval and fabrication shall
not be commenced until such approval has been given in writing. The drawings shall be submitted
in related batches sufficiently in advance of the scheduled manufacturing date to ensure that the
Engineer has sufficient time and information to give full consideration to the proposals on the
documents and for any changes to be incorporated and re-submitted for approval. Unless
otherwise specified or agreed in writing, a period of at least 21 days shall be allowed from receipt
of the documents by the Engineer to their return. These approval copies shall be additional to the
number of copies of final drawings to be supplied.

E. All documents submitted for approval shall have already been checked by the Precast Concrete
Manufacturer and certified accordingly.

F. Approval of the documents by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligations. The
Contractor shall be entirely responsible for his drawings including their accuracy (relative to the
Engineer's drawings) the correctness of detail and the proper design of connections and joints
and shall be responsible for any additional work required as a result of defects in his drawings.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 40 00.

B. Materials and components shall be obtained from suppliers operating quality systems in
accordance with either ISO 9001 or an in-house system approved by the Engineer.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01 60 00.

B. Precast concrete components are to be manufactured, delivered, handled and stored in strict
compliance with the manufacturer’s quality procedures and method statements.

C. When components are stored, either in the place of manufacture or on site, they shall be
supported at such bearing positions as will ensure that any stresses induced in the elements are
always less than the permissible design stresses.

D. Avoid bearing on elements which will be exposed to prevent discolouration of exposed surfaces.

E. Components to be adequately restrained during transit to prevent damage.

F. Components are to be handled safely and carefully with suitable lift equipment and supports.
Components shall be handled or supported only at the points described in the working drawings
and shall be handled and placed without impact.

G. Any precast concrete component that is damaged during manufacturer, delivery or construction
shall be removed from site and replaced at the expense of the Contractor. The Engineer shall be
afforded an opportunity to inspect all precast concrete units before the application of finishes that
may hide defects.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Concrete
1. Concrete generally shall be in accordance with Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

2. Concrete grade shall be C40/32 as a minimum in accordance with Section 03 30 00,

including concrete topping and infill.

B. Material

1. For exposed faces, constituent materials must be carefully controlled to ensure consistency
of colour and appearance.

2. Aggregates must comply with the relevant parts of Section 03 30 00 and must be free from
absorbent materials or other particles such as coal or iron sulphide which may cause
unsightly staining. Refer to Specification Section 034500 for particular aggregate
specification for Architectural precast panels.

C. Cast-in items, fixings, restraints

1. All cast in items for handling and lifting, and all fixings and restraints shall be grade 316
(marine grade) stainless steel. Measures shall be undertaken to prevent bi-metallic reaction
between stainless and mild steel.

2. Upon request by the Engineer, the contractor shall provide product data sheets and
installation instructions. Precast unit dimensions and safe working loads shall be clearly
stated.

D. Cover spacers
1. Cover spacers may not be used on exposed faces with specialised finishes (exposed
aggregate, polished, etc.).

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Design
1. The Contract Drawings indicate the design intent for precast concrete elements, including
location, sizes and structural requirements. The Contractor shall design all precast concrete
elements/systems for all permanent and temporary loads and submit detailed design
calculations, drawings and shop drawings for the Engineer’s approval, as detailed in the
submittals sub-section of this Specification.

2. All lifting devices shall be designed for all loads caused by lifting and placing plus an
additional allowance for impact of 100%.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the precast concrete system with all
architectural and MEP requirements and provide coordinated shop drawings for the
Engineer’s approval.

B. Mould Construction
1. Moulds shall be constructed from materials which shall ensure a consistency of appearance
on all exposed surfaces. Casting surfaces and profiles for features shall be checked and
replaced whenever necessary. The proposed construction of moulds and number of uses
shall be submitted for the Engineer’s approval.

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

A. Construction Joints
1. Construction joints will not normally be allowed on a precast element. Where the element
cannot be cast in one operation, the Contractor shall submit details of construction joints
for the Engineer’s approval.

B. Surfaces Finishes
1. Refer to relevant Architect’s drawings for details of surface finishes.

C. Concrete Topping and Infill

1. Thoroughly clean and wet surfaces of precast units before placing concrete topping and
infill.

2. Place concrete, avoiding segregation, and compact thoroughly to eliminate voids.

3. Ensure that precast units do not move until concrete has gained sufficient strength.

D. Dimensional Tolerances in casting

1. Comply with pertinent provisions of the following specification sections:

Section 03 30 00- Cast-in-Place Concrete

Section 03 45 00 – Precast Architectural Concrete

E. Curing
1. Curing by high pressure steam, steam vapour or other accepted processes may be used
to accelerate hardening or striking times with the Engineer’s approval. Curing of exposed

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precast concrete work to be in compliance with specification sub-section 034500 – Precast

Architectural Concrete

F. Cutting
1. No element shall be cut, drilled or chased without the Engineer’s approval.

G. Protection
1. The precast elements shall be protected at all stages of manufacture, handling and storage
and also during and after erection on site.

H. Marking
1. Units shall be indelibly marked during manufacture in a place which will not show on finished
elevations as follows:

a. location or identification mark shown on Contractor’s working drawings

b. date of casting

c. the way up for handling, transportation and building into the Works

d. lifting points

I. Repairs
1. Repairs will not be permitted without the Engineer’s prior approval, either at the point of
manufacture or on site.

3.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING

A. Inspection
1. The Engineer shall be afforded the facility to inspect the materials and workmanship at any
time during the manufacture or installation of precast elements and shall have the right to
reject any unit for reasons including (but not limited to)any of the following:

a. broken edges, whether the reinforcement is exposed or not

b. cracks, other than hair cracks (hair cracks defined as less than 0.1 mm wide)

c. unauthorised repairs

d. inadequate or no cover to reinforcement

e. failure to comply with Architect’s requirements for finishes

2. Rejected units will be clearly and indelibly marked, removed and replaced at the
Contractor’s expense.

B. Testing
1. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

2. The Engineer may instruct the Contractor to carry out tests on completed precast elements.

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3.4 ERECTION

A. General
1. The precast elements shall be erected to the lines and levels shown on the drawings. Where
elements are bedded in mortar or where in-situ joints are made after installation, such work
shall be carried out to details shown on the Contractor’s working drawings.

2. The elements shall be lifted and supported in the final position both temporarily and
permanently, in such a way that they shall be stressed only in the manner for which they
have been designed.

3. The units shall be adequately braced and supported during erection to ensure correct
alignment and safety and such bracing and support shall be maintained until adequate
permanent connections have been made.

B. Dimensional Tolerances in Erection

1. Unless specified otherwise, the precast elements shall be erected or located such that each
surface edge or corner of a unit shall be not more than the following distance from its true
intended position in space:

a. 8 mm for units more than 1 m overall in any direction

b. 10 mm for units more than 1 m but not more than 6m overall in any direction

c. 15 mm for units more than 6 m in any direction.

2. In addition to the above, each surface edge or corner shall not be more than 5 mm from its
true position in space relative to the corresponding surface, edge or corner of the adjacent
units or units.

3. Any or all the above requirements may be varied by the consultant if the accuracy of the
position of the units is not suitable for structural reasons, for reasons of appearance or for
the proper assembly of the unit or other adjacent units or components.

C. Erection Mock-up
1. Where units are to be erected together to form a larger unit the Contractor shall arrange a
trial assembly to verify the suitability of erection methods and tolerances.

END OF SECTION 03 41 00

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