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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Scope......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Related Work Not Included ........................................................................................ 4
1.3 References ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Quality Standards ...................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Submittals .................................................................................................................. 5
2.0 MATERIALS.............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Portland Cement ........................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Fly Ash ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Aggregates ................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Water ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Admixtures ................................................................................................................. 8
3.0 CONCRETE BATCH PLANT .................................................................................... 9
3.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Concrete Batch Plant Facilities Description ............................................................... 9
3.3 Batch Plant Operations ............................................................................................ 11
3.4 Delivery and Storage of Materials ............................................................................ 12
4.0 EXECUTION............................................................................................................ 13
4.1 Mixture Designs ....................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Manufacture ............................................................................................................. 16
4.3 Inspection and Testing ............................................................................................. 17
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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This Specification contains minimum technical requirements for furnishing and
delivering concrete, grout, and flowable fill, including Portland cement, aggregate,
supplementary cementitious materials, water, admixtures, mixture designs, batching
and mixing facilities, and transport units.
1.2 Related Work Not Included

1.2.1 This specification does not apply to concrete in direct contact with LNG or to concrete
exposed to other cryogenic services.
1.2.2 In-process sampling and testing of concrete ingredients, concrete, and grout; see
Specification 3PS-SY01-F0001.
1.2.3 Form, place, finish, and cure Portland cement concrete and grout, including purchase
and placing non-shrink grout; and placing reinforcing steel, embedded items, and
anchor bolts; see Specification 3PS-DB02-F0001.
1.3 References
1.3.1 Unless noted otherwise all documents shall be the latest edition as of 7th January,
2013: Codes and Standards
1.3.2 Codes and Standards
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
304R Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete
305R Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
306R Guide to Cold Weather Concreting
318-11 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
ASTM International (ASTM)
C33 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens
C88 Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium
Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C94 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
C109 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement
Mortars (Using 2-in. or 50-mm Cube Specimens)
C127 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity),
and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
C128 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity),
and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C131 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size
Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates
C150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
C289 Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali – Silica Reactivity of
Aggregates (Chemical Method)
C295 Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for
Concrete
C494 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C535 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size
Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
C618 Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural
Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C1017 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing
Flowing Concrete
C1260 Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Aggregates
(Mortar Bar Method)
C1602 Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of
Hydraulic Cement Concrete
D75 Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
D4832 Standard Test Method for Preparation and Testing of Controlled Low
Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders
D4791 Standard Test Method for Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and
Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate
National (U.S.) Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
Plant Certification Check List for Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities
1.3.3 Project Specifications
3PS-DB02-F0001 Specification for Installation of Foundations
3PS-DB01-F0002 Specification for Grout and Adhesive Materials
3PS-DG01-F0001 Specification for Furnishing and Fabricating Reinforcing
Steel
3PS-SY01-F0001 Specification for Material Testing Services
1.4 Quality Standards

Control the quality of items and services to meet the requirements of this specification,
applicable codes and standards, and other procurement documents.
1.5 Submittals
Refer to the Document Submittal Requirements (DSR) Form in the applicable Material
Requisition for specific submittal requirements.
2.0 MATERIALS
All materials shall be approved by Buyer’s Engineer before batching trial and concrete
placement. All test results and certificates shall be recent and less than six months old.
2.1 Portland Cement

2.1.1 Conforms to ASTM C150, Type I/II or II, with minimum of 95% clinker, and maximum
of 8% C3A.
2.1.2 Provide “low alkali” Portland cement as defined in ASTM C150 when required because
of aggregate reactivity concerns (see Section 2.3.2 of this Specification).
2.1.3 Test certificates shall be clearly marked with the date of manufacture, source of supply
and any other information necessary to identify consignments which are represented
by tests. One copy of the cement manufacturer’s test certificates shall be supplied with
every shipment of cement.
2.1.4 Only one source shall be used for the supply of each type of cement. The concrete
supplier shall identify each cement supplier before the placement of concrete in
permanent structures. It is the responsibility of the concrete supplier to ensure the
availability of cement from the cement manufactures throughout the project.
2.1.5 Cement stored for a period in excess of three months from the date of manufacture
shall be retested. Cement which is more than six months old, damp, lumpy or
otherwise defective shall not be used.
2.2 Fly Ash

2.2.1 Conform to ASTM C618, Class F. When used, limit the replacement to a minimum of
20% and a maximum of 25% of the Portland cement by weight.
2.2.2 Do not use fly ash when the loss on ignition for the lot to be used is greater than
±2% of the value that was used when the mix was qualified.
2.2.3 For each shipment of fly ash used, obtain and retain a certified mill test report on
chemical and physical properties confirming compliance with this Specification. Test
certificates shall be submitted for Buyer review and approval.
2.2.4 Fly Ash stored for a period in excess of three months from the date of manufacture
shall be retested. Fly Ash which is more than six months old, damp, lumpy or
otherwise defective shall not be used.
2.3 Aggregates
2.3.1 Prior to production, submit test reports prepared by an independent laboratory that
demonstrate full compliance with the chemical and physical properties specified herein
and in ASTM C33. The source and type of aggregate shall be approved by the Buyer
prior to use and may not be changed during the duration of the project without written
approval. The Buyer reserves the right to reject aggregate that does not comply with
requirements of ASTM C33 for severe weathering regions Class 4S and this
Specification (the most stringent criteria prevails in case of any conflict).
2.3.2 The concrete supplier shall identify the source and type of aggregates and provide a
petrologic classification and description, shape and texture in accordance with ASTM
C33 and C295. When the petrographic report identifies aggregates as potentially
alkali-silica reactive, aggregate shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C1260 or
ASTM C289, and any additional tests recommended by the Petrographer. Test results
shall be submitted to the Buyer for review and approval. As combination of 25 percent
Class F fly ash replacement and low-alkali cement is required when aggregates are
identified as potentially alkali-silica reactive.
2.3.3 The Buyer reserves the right to reject the aggregate with potential for alkali-aggregate
reaction. Aggregates with potential for alkali-carbonate reactivity shall not be used.
2.3.4 Test coarse aggregate in accordance with ASTM D4791 and demonstrate that the
total quantity of flat and elongated pieces, at a 3:1 (or greater) length to width ratio,
does not exceed 15 percent by weight.
2.3.5 Aggregate shall be obtained from a Buyer approved source and shall be dense and
natural aggregate. No recycled, synthetic, or manufactured aggregate shall be used.
2.3.6 Direct contact between soil and stockpiled aggregate shall be avoided. Soil
contaminated aggregate shall be discarded.
2.3.7 Coarse aggregate shall be graded in accordance with Table 3 of ASTM C33. The
percentage of total coarse aggregate mass finer than 75 m shall not exceed 1%.
2.3.8 Fine aggregate shall be graded in accordance with Table 1 of ASTM C33. The
percentage of total fine aggregate mass finer than 75 m shall not exceed 3%.
2.3.9 Water absorption and density for fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined in
accordance with ASTM C128 and ASTM C127, respectively. No aggregate with water
absorption exceeding 2% shall be used. The oven-dry specific gravity for aggregate
shall be 2.60 – 3.20.
2.3.10 Aggregate magnesium sulfate soundness shall be determined according to ASTM
C88. The maximum mass loss of total aggregate tested shall be less than 5% unless
approved by the Buyer.
2.3.11 Aggregate shall be tested for abrasion and impact resistance in accordance with
ASTM C131 and C535. The maximum mass loss of aggregate tested shall be less
than 25%.
2.4 Water
2.4.1 Use potable water. If a reliable source of potable water is not available, test water in
accordance with ASTM C1602 and submit the test results to the Buyer for approval
prior to use. Mixing water shall conform to the provisions of ASTM C1602 and the
following:
a. pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 8.0
b. Carbonates and/or bicarbonates of sodium and potassium: 1,000 parts per
million maximum
c. Chloride ions (CI): 250 parts per million maximum
d. Sulfate ions (SO4): 1,000 parts per million maximum
e. Iron content: 0.3 parts per million maximum
f. Total solids: 2,000 parts per million maximum
2.4.2 The water to be used shall be tested to confirm that it meets the above requirements
prior to the initial manufacture of concrete and every six months thereafter.
2.4.3 No water shall be added to a concrete mixture once a truck leaves the slump station or
batch plant. Slump shall be increased by adding a limited amount of a high range
water reducing (HRWR) admixture once concrete is batched, assuming HRWR
admixture consists of 80% water. Under no circumstances shall the total amount of
water (mixing water + free water from aggregates + water from chemical admixtures)
in batched concrete exceed the maximum water content as specified by the maximum
water-to-cement (W/C) ratio.
2.4.4 The batch plant shall have sufficient chilled water and ice production capacities to
supply concrete within the temperature range specified and at the required maximum
production rates.
2.5 Admixtures
2.5.1 For water reducing admixtures, conform to ASTM C494, Type A, or D.
2.5.2 For high range water reducing (HRWA) admixtures, conform to ASTM C494, Type F or
G or ASTM C1017, Type I or II.
2.5.3 For set-retarding admixtures, conform to ASTM C494, Type B.
2.5.4 For set-accelerating admixtures, conform to ASTM C494, Type C.
2.5.5 Air-entraining admixtures are not specified for use on this project.
2.5.6 Submit manufacturer’s certification that assures conformance to the specified standard
for each admixture and that the admixture does not contain chlorides except those that
may be contained in the water used during manufacture.
2.5.7 Where admixtures are proposed for use simultaneously, they shall be obtained from
the same manufacturer and a written guarantee from the manufacturer of their
compatibility shall be obtained. The concrete supplier shall also confirm compatibility
of different chemical admixtures through laboratory testing.
2.5.8 Seller shall identify admixtures’ manufacturer and submit one copy of the product data
sheet for each distinct admixture to the Buyer for review and approval before the start
of trial batches. Only one source and manufacturer shall be used for the supply of
admixtures throughout the project unless Buyer approval is obtained.
2.5.9 All admixtures shall be stored and used at temperatures less than 100 °F and in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and properly discarded after their shelf
life has expired.
3.0 CONCRETE BATCH PLANT
3.1 General
3.1.1 This description covers the complete design, manufacture, delivery, installation,
commissioning, testing and operations of a concrete batch plant to meet defined
capacities and criteria.
3.1.2 Scope of work includes all work necessary to supply a complete and operational
manufacturing plant ready to supply ready mixed concrete in accordance with ASTM
C94.
3.1.3 Equipment, machinery and vehicles shall comply with Government regulations and
licensing requirements.
3.2 Concrete Batch Plant Facilities Description

3.2.1 Concrete production equipment and facilities shall conform to ASTM C94.
3.2.2 The plant shall be equipped with necessary alarms, protection, and safety devices to
ensure the safe operation of the plant.
3.2.3 All equipment shall be provided with walkways, platforms, ladders and stairways to
enable inspection for maintenance and operation of plant equipment in safe manner.
Platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders shall be in accordance with applicable
local codes and standards.
3.2.4 The plant shall be arranged in optimum configuration including aggregate and sand
storage stockpiles, plant and equipment control hut, cement storage and weighbridge.
3.2.5 Control of the entire plant shall be from the control hut permitting the operator to load
the required quantities of cement, aggregate, sand and admixtures for each batch. All
indications and controls are to be located in the control hut including the weighbridge
readout.
3.2.6 Batching of cement, fly ash, aggregates, admixtures and water shall be automatic. The
equipment shall shut off automatically when the preset quantity has been weighed or
measured and shall incorporate an alarm to indicate over batching of any material.
3.2.7 Equipment shall allow ready adjustment to compensate for variation in weight due to
moisture in the aggregate and for changing mix proportions.
3.2.8 Weighing equipment shall be of the accuracy specified per Section 10 of ASTM C94.
3.2.9 The plant shall contain a flow meter hopper that is capable of adjustments and
checking and will deliver a set amount of water to each truck upon its receipt of the dry
batch.
3.2.10 A printed batch record shall be produced automatically with each batch of concrete. It
shall record date, time of batching, batch size, delivery truck number, delivery ticket
number, concrete class, cement weight, cement type, fly ash weight, fly ash type,
coarse and fine aggregate weights, water quantity, type of admixtures, admixture
quantities, and slump. Mix codes and material codes may be used to identify the
concrete class and constituent material information required to be recorded subject to
the condition that the codes can be correlated with the concrete class and constituent
material designations or names as specified herein.
3.2.11 A delivery ticket shall be submitted with each batch of delivered concrete. The delivery
ticket shall specify the date, time of batching, delivery time, delivery truck number, mix
code, batch size, concrete class, maximum aggregate size, and slump. The delivery
ticket’s corresponding batch record shall be attached to the delivery ticket at the time
of delivery ticket submission.
3.2.12 Cement silos shall be fitted with pneumatically operated half rotary gates to control
feed to cement weigh batcher.
3.2.13 Fly ash silos shall be fitted and pneumatically operated half rotary gates to control feed
to weigh batcher.
3.2.14 Silos shall be fitted with a bag house filter, quick action inspection hatch, internal
ladder, all necessary aeration equipment, and all pneumatic equipment and piping
necessary for loading silos.
3.2.15 If pneumatic handling of cement is employed, air which contains moisture, oil or any
other contaminating substance shall not come into contact with the cement. Cement
shall be cooled as required prior to mixing such that its temperature does not exceed
60°C.
3.2.16 Connections for hoses shall be clearly marked or color coded to prevent cement from
being discharge into wrong bins.
3.2.17 Loader points on conveyors are to be sealed rubber dust covers. Conveyor discharge
into aggregate bin is to be via a discharge chute. Aggregate bin and silos are to be
sealed to prevent water entry.
3.2.18 A water chiller unit shall be provided and shall be capable of cooling water to less than
4.0°C during maximum demand conditions. The chilled water unit shall be of
compressor type, and shall store sufficient water for a minimum of two mixes. The
chilled water plant shall be sized to provide chilled water at daily throughput.
3.2.19 The plant shall be provided with all water reticulation necessary for water weigh
hopper, truck and plant wash down, and outlets for store and control hut.
3.2.20 Either central mixing or mobile mixing may be used. Mixers shall comply with ASTM
C94 and this specification.
3.2.21 When central mixing is used, concrete shall be delivered in either a truck agitator or in
a truck mixer operating at agitating speed.
3.2.22 Sufficient approved truck mounted mobile mixers, each of 5 m3 capacity or larger, for
mixing the batch and delivery to work site shall be provided. Trucks shall comply with
ASTM C94 and the following:
 Trucks shall have current registrations and insurances and shall fully comply with
all government regulations.
 Trucks shall be fitted with operating revolutions / digital counters.
 Delivery trucks shall have spray bars operational at all times for the cooling of the
concrete drum.
 Build-up of concrete within the agitator must not interfere with the efficient working
of fins.
 Fins must now show signs of excessive wear or concrete buildup.
3.2.23 Provision of communications in the form of mobile radios between the batch plant and
trucks shall be required.
3.3 Batch Plant Operations

3.3.1 Batch plant site is to be kept in a clean and orderly condition free of debris and
obstructions.
3.3.2 Plant and equipment maintenance shall be undertaken at times which avoid
interference with scheduled concrete pours.
3.3.3 Operations of the plant shall include:
 Supply and delivery of aggregate and sand supplies including stockpiles and
inventory control.
 Loading of required aggregate and sand into plant and equipment.
 Supply and delivery of cement, fly ash, and slag to site. Unloading, storage and
handling cement as required.
 Operating plant and equipment to produce the required quantities and quality of
concrete specified.
 Provision of management and supervision to control, coordinate, manage and
administer the operations and services as specified herein.
 Provision, operation and maintenance of power supply diesel generator and
metered water reticulation from stop valve.
3.3.4 Maintenance of the plant shall include:
 Maintenance of plant and equipment in proper working order for the required
concrete production.
 Carrying out preventing maintenance.
 Carrying out of servicing plant and equipment, including lubricating and greasing as
necessary.
 Maintenance and servicing of weighing equipment to ensure that the accuracy and
calibration of the equipment is in accordance with standards acceptable for
production of the quality of concrete required.
 Weigh scales to be calibrated and certified by an accredited organization and shall
be recalibrated on a six-monthly basis or as required.
 Provision of all service and repair tools and equipment necessary for the
maintenance and service of all mobile and stationary plant and equipment.
 ASTM C94 mixer uniformity tests shall be carried out on mixing equipment when
the equipment is first used for the project, thereafter at three month intervals, and
whenever the appearance of the concrete or random slump tests taken throughout
the batch indicate inadequate mixing. Where truck mixtures are used tests shall be
carried out on each type of truck mixer.
3.3.5 Trucks shall be washed out and surplus concrete disposed of a designated location.
3.3.6 All scales, flow meters, and dispensers shall be checked monthly and shall be
calibrated every six months.
3.3.7 All admixtures dispensers shall be calibrated every three months.
3.4 Delivery and Storage of Materials

3.4.1 Storage of materials shall be in accordance with ASTM C94.
3.4.2 Materials shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent deterioration, unintentional
mixing and intrusion by foreign material. Materials whose properties have changed so
that they no longer comply with this specification or which have been contaminated or
degraded shall not be used.
3.4.3 Where cement is delivered in bulk containers the following requirements shall be met:
 Containers shall be watertight and in good condition.
 Containers shall be clean before filling.
 Containers shall be filled as completely as possible.
 Where the method of transportation requires transshipment of cement, sufficient
notice for inspection of the transfer procedure shall be given.
 A delivery ticket, signed by a responsible person, clearly showing brand and
cement type, date of manufacture, date of containment and the net weight of
cement shall be sealed inside the original container. Where transshipment occurs,
the ticket shall be transferred to the new container.
3.4.4 Bulk cement shall be stored in weatherproof silos. Storage procedures shall ensure
chronological cement usage (there shall be no dead storage).
3.4.5 Bagged cement shall be supplied and delivered to the site in the manufacturer’s
branded and sealed bags. Bags and their contents shall be in good condition and
marked with the manufacture’s name, type of cement, date of manufacture and date of
filling.
3.4.6 During storage of bagged cement, bags shall have adequate protection cover and
shall be stored clear of the ground to prevent deterioration and intrusion of foreign
material. Bags shall be stacked so that each delivery batch may be identified enabling
the cement to be used in its order of delivery.
3.4.7 Care shall be taken to protect cement from damage caused by hot or humid weather.
Cement shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.4.8 Cement or fly ash stored for a period in excess of three months from the date of
manufacture shall be retested. Cement or fly ash which is more than six months old,
damp, lumpy or otherwise defective shall not be used.
3.4.9 Aggregate shall be stored to ensure reasonable uniformity of moisture content, to
prevent contamination and intermingling among aggregate types including aggregates
from different sources, and to keep segregation to a minimum.
3.4.10 Aggregates shall not be stored in contact with soil.
3.4.11 The minimum size of delivered concrete batch shall be 3 m3.
4.0 EXECUTION
4.1 Mixture Designs

4.1.1 Submit the proposed mixture designs for Buyer approval. Determine the mixture
proportions to meet the strength and water/cementitious materials ratio (W/CM ratio)
requirements in Table 1 and the slump requirements in Table 2 of this Specification.
Identify the sources of cementitious materials and aggregates and the types and
brands of admixtures.
4.1.2 Develop the Class S-1/S-1A/S-1B, S-2/S-2B, M-1, G-1, and L-1 mixtures to produce
cohesive, workable concrete that is pumpable in accordance with ACI 318
requirements by the trial batch or historical data method.
4.1.3 If the trial batch method is selected, submit independent laboratory test results for a
minimum of three mixtures, each proportioned with a different W/CM ratio for each
class of concrete. Include mixture and ambient temperature, slump, and air content
when batched. Assure that the trial batches used for the strength tests meet the ACI
318 requirements for air content and slump for mixture design qualification. Determine
7 and 28-day compressive strengths for all mixtures tested. The W/CM ratio shall
meet the requirement of Table 1 plus the applicable overdesign strength for trial
batches defined in ACI 318.
4.1.4 If the historical data method is selected, submit sufficient historical data, including all
relevant calculations, to demonstrate that the mixture meets ACI 318 requirements for
the strength specified. Specifically identify the sources of all ingredients that were
used in the original concrete mixtures. Additionally, if the historical data is predicated
on strength data that is over 6 months old, or if a different source for any ingredient is
proposed:
a. confirm that the ingredient that is proposed to be obtained from a different source
is “substantially the same” (as required per ACI 318) by comparing the chemical
and physical properties of the original ingredient with the same properties of the
proposed substitute ingredient; and
b. batch the proposed mixture and demonstrate that the average 28-day
compressive strength of the proposed mixture equals or exceeds the average
strength calculated from the historical data.
4.1.5 Minimum 20 percent of fly ash shall be used in all structural (Class S) mixtures. Limit
the fly ash replacement to 25 percent of the Portland cement by weight unless
otherwise approved by Buyer. Fly ash replacement of 25 percent is required for all
marine applications and concrete exposed to sulfate ions.
4.1.6 Proportion the proposed mixtures using the W/CM ratio during the trial batch testing or
as listed in Table 1, whichever is less.
4.1.7 Include, as part of the proposed mixture design, the dry weight of cementitious
materials, saturated surface dry weights of fine and coarse aggregates, and quantity of
admixtures and water per cubic yard of concrete for each class of concrete specified
herein.
Table 1 – Concrete Classification
Min. Maximum
Maximum
Compressive Water/ Slump
Mixture Aggregate Size
Strength Cementitious Class General Application
Class per
(MPa @ 28 Materials (Table 2)
ASTM C 33
days) Ratio
L-1 14 — # 57 1 Mud or Blinding Mats
S-1 28 0.40 # 57 2, 3 General Use Structural Mix

General Use Structural Mix
S-1B 28 0.35 # 57 2, 3 Where Concrete is
Exposed to Ground
Same as S-1 With Small
S-2 28 0.40 #8 2, 3
Aggregate
Same as S-1B With Small
S-2B 28 0.35 #8 2, 3
Aggregate
Marine, Splash Zone and

M-1 35 0.35 # 57 2, 3
LNG Tank**
No. 4 Sieve
G-1 28 0.40 4 Grout for General Use*
(Max.)
Flowable See Spec See Spec
— —
Fill Sec. 4.1.17 Sec. 3.1.17
* All Grout work shall follow the requirements of project specification 3PS-DB01-F0002.
** LNG Tank roof concrete slump at the point of discharge shall be 75mm ± 25mm.
Table 2 - Slump Class
Slump Class Required Slump Comments
1 130mm ± 25mm Lean Mix
2 75mm ± 25mm Conventional Concrete Mixture (no HRWA)
3 < 200 mm with HRWA After Charging with HRWA
4 No Requirement Grout for General Use
NOTE: The seller shall demonstrate slump retention for all structural concrete mixtures
during the 90-minute placement time window.
4.1.8 Include, as part of the proposed mixture design, a copy of the material test report,
certificate of compliance, or laboratory evaluation for each of the proposed ingredients
that was used in the trial batches.
4.1.9 Strength is the required design 28-day compressive strength determined in
accordance with ASTM C39 (concrete), C109 (mortar Class G-1) or D4832 (flowable
fill).
4.1.10 The maximum aggregate sizes shown in Table 1 are predicated on previous,
successful use on similar projects. The Seller may propose aggregate sizes different
than those shown in Table 1 that better utilize local production or facilitate concrete
placement for Buyer’s Engineer review and approval.
4.1.11 All mixtures listed in Table 1 may be proportioned to retard or accelerate set as
desired. Separate strength qualification data for the set affected mixture are not
required provided the set affecting admixture is from the same manufacturer as the
admixtures used for strength qualification and the admixture supplier certifies that the
product will not adversely affect the 28-day strength, flowability, and setting of the
mixture.
4.1.12 The sample location for testing fresh concrete is at the point of placement.
4.1.13 After obtaining Buyer approval of the proposed mixture design and all ingredients, and
prior to production, demonstrate that the proposed mixes qualified by the trial batch
method or by historical data more than 6 months old will conform to the requirements
of this Specification by performing verification testing of the mixture using the actual
production facilities and ingredients approved for the work. At this time, minor
adjustments to the ingredient quantities used for the trial batches or approved mixture
designs may be made, if necessary, to produce cohesive, workable concrete that
meets the performance requirements of this Specification provided that the approved
W/CM ratio is not increased. Submit the results of the verification testing to the Buyer.
Include ambient and mixture temperature, slump, and the actual ingredient quantities.
Verification testing of concrete mixtures qualified by historical data that are commonly
used by the Seller is not required.
4.1.14 Obtain Buyer approval of the verified (if applicable) mixture designs and all ingredients
prior to use. Once approved, do not change the source of any ingredient without prior
Buyer approval. If a change in the ingredient sources is subsequently proposed, re-
qualification of the mixture will be required unless otherwise approved by the Buyer.
4.1.15 Routine adjustments in ingredient quantities necessitated by variation in aggregate
gradation and particle shape are acceptable without prior Buyer approval if required to
maintain cohesive, workable mixtures provided that:
a. the Buyer is advised in writing of the situation (either in advance based on
production experience or as soon as possible after such variations are
identified);
b. a description of the variations and the adjustments is provided to the Buyer;
c. the variation in fineness modulus meets requirements of this Specification and
those of ASTM C33;
d. the aggregate gradation is maintained within requirements of this Specification
and ASTM C33 for the particular size;
e. the W/CM ratio defined in the Buyer approved mixture designs is not increased.
4.1.16 Re-qualification of the mixture is required if major changes are made to ingredient
quantities, necessitated by significant variations in the chemical or physical properties
of the materials, unless otherwise approved by the Buyer.
4.1.17 Prepare and submit a design for flowable fill for general backfill applications. The use
of fly ash as a major constituent is acceptable. In general, the ingredients used for
flowable fill should conform to the same requirements as specified for concrete.
Proportion the mixture such that it will easily flow into excavated areas with minimal
consolidation and bleed. Assure that the mixture will attain no less than 50 psi and no
greater than 80 psi compressive strength at 28 days when tested in accordance with
ASTM D4832. Use of admixtures for limiting strength gain is acceptable.
4.1.18 Based on the soil chemical composition and ACI 318, protection will be provided for
concrete durability.
4.2 Manufacture
4.2.1 Provide a batching facility with a manufacturer’s rated production capacity of 115 cubic
meters per hour (minimum). Mixing may be performed in a stationary mixer or in
transportation units specifically intended for mixing concrete.
4.2.2 Obtain Buyer approval of the batching facilities, mixing unit(s) and transportation units
prior to production.
4.2.3 Provide concrete with a maximum temperature of 32 °C when measured at the
discharge point of the conveying vehicle. The Seller is advised that concrete
approaching the maximum permissible mixture temperature may not be satisfactory for
placement because of its limited usable life. The Seller is responsible for providing
usable mixtures and must adjust the mixture temperature or set time accordingly.
4.2.4 Provide concrete that meets the minimum temperature requirements shown in Table 3.
Table 3 – Minimum Concrete Temperature Requirements
Section Size, Minimum Dimension, mm
Air Temperature < 300 300 – 900 900 – 1800 > 1800
Minimum Concrete Temperature “As-Mixed”
for Indicated Air Temperature
Above -1 °C 15.5 °C 13 °C 10 °C 7 °C
-10 to -1 °C 19 °C 15.5 °C 13 °C 10 °C
Below -18 °C 21 °C 18 °C 15.5 °C 13 °C
Minimum Concrete Temperature “As-Placed”
— 13 °C 10 °C 7 °C 4.5 °C
4.2.5 Conform to ASTM C94 for the batching plant, mixers, and agitators.
4.2.6 Measure and mix materials in accordance with ASTM C94.
4.2.7 Meet NRMCA Check List Certification requirements for batching/mixing facilities
transport equipment. Submit a copy of current batch plant and mixer(s) NRMCA
Check List Certification.
4.2.8 In lieu of the NRMCA checklist, submit documentation that demonstrates that the
batching facility and mixer units have received recent, independent inspection. Such
documentation may include certification by a governmental agency or an inspection
report performed by an independent laboratory. If the available certifications and
inspections do not demonstrate current equivalence with the NRMCA Check List or
ASTM C 94 requirements, engage, at no cost to the Buyer, the services of an
independent laboratory to perform additional inspections as directed. Submit the
inspection results to the Buyer. Correct any deficiencies identified prior to concrete
production.
4.2.9 Monitor and record the moisture content of fine and coarse aggregates a minimum of
two times per day and whenever conditions change. Adjust the quantity of mix water
based on the aggregate moistures so that the total quantity of water in the batch does
not exceed the quantity specified in the approved mixture design.
4.2.10 Comply with ACI 305R during hot weather. If ice is employed for cooling, adjust the
quantity of mix water so that the quantity of free water in the batch does not exceed
the quantity specified in the approved mix design. The Seller shall develop and submit
a concrete temperature plan based on Appendix A of ACI 305R for Buyer review and
approval.
4.2.11 Comply with ACI 306R during cold weather.
4.2.12 Transport concrete in accordance with ASTM C94 and ACI 304R.
4.3 Inspection and Testing

4.3.1 Unless otherwise approved, measure and record aggregate moistures at least twice
per day during production. Increase the frequency of this measurement whenever
conditions change that may affect the aggregate moisture. Submit copies of these
records to the Buyer when requested.
4.3.2 Unless otherwise approved, check aggregate gradation in accordance with ASTM
C136 each day during production. Obtain samples in accordance with ASTM D75.
Verify that the fineness modulus of the fine aggregate meets ASTM C33 requirements
based on the original mixture design requirements. Record all aggregate gradation
test results and submit them to the Buyer when requested.
4.3.3 All ingredients will be subject to inspection by the Buyer. Cooperate with the Buyer or
his representative by providing or assuring reasonable access for making necessary
checks of production facilities and for obtaining samples from batch plant storage or at
the source of supply.
4.3.4 The Buyer, at his option, will sample fresh concrete and test it in accordance with
ASTM C94. The minimum testing frequencies are described in Specification 3PS-
SY01-F0001. If the slump or temperature falls outside the specified limits, a check test
will be made immediately on another portion of the same sample. In the event of a
second failure, the concrete shall be considered to have failed the requirements of this
Specification and will be rejected.
4.3.5 The Buyer, at his option, will sample concrete ingredients and test them to determine
conformance with the standards cited in this Specification. If the test results indicate
non-compliance with this Specification, the material that was sampled must
immediately be segregated from the work, prohibited from delivery to the site, and may
not be used until a satisfactory retest result is obtained.
4.3.6 The Buyer will increase testing frequencies as he sees fit to do so. Neither an
increased nor a decreased testing frequency affects the bases for rejection described
in this Specification.
4.3.7 Evaluation of the concrete compressive strength will be in accordance with ASTM
C94.
4.3.8 Rejection of Concrete
 Plastic concrete shall be rejected if it does not comply with slump, uniformity, air
content, and temperature requirements of ASTM C94 or this Specification.
 Hardened concrete may be rejected based on but not limited to the following
criteria:
a. Does not comply with Section 18 of ASTM C94.
b. Materials used do not conform to the acceptance criteria as specified and
defined by this Specification.
c. Concrete mix did not have prior approval of materials and work as specified
herein.
d. Concrete placement has been interrupted so there is a construction or like joint
not in accordance with requirements of ACI 318 for construction joints.
 Concrete shall be rejected if after further testing, the results fail to meet the
requirements of this Specification. Rejected concrete shall be removed and
replaced with satisfactory concrete.

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1.2 Related Work Not Included

1.4 Quality Standards

2.1 Portland Cement

2.2 Fly Ash

3.2 Concrete Batch Plant Facilities Description

3.3 Batch Plant Operations

3.4 Delivery and Storage of Materials

4.1 Mixture Designs

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4.3 Inspection and Testing

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