ENI - IRAQ

ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

GENERAL SPECIFICATION
FOR CONCRETE WORKS

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Andrea Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
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Paolo Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
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Salvucci Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
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INDEX

1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Definitions................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Scope and field of application .................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Reference documents ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Symbols and abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 6
2 Materials.......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Cements ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Admixtures.................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Mixing water ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Aggregates ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.5 Reinforcement ............................................................................................................................ 7
3 Proportioning and concrete characteristics ............................................................................... 7
3.1 Concrete specified strength (concrete class)............................................................................. 7
3.2 Durability..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Consistency ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.4 Maximum size of coarse aggregate ........................................................................................... 7
3.5 Water-cementitious materials ratio............................................................................................. 7
3.6 Mix proportioning ........................................................................................................................ 8
4 Concrete construction works ....................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Blinding concrete ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Formwork.................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Reinforcement .......................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Joints ........................................................................................................................................ 11
4.5 Production of concrete ............................................................................................................. 12
4.6 Placing of concrete ................................................................................................................... 12
4.7 Finished surfaces ..................................................................................................................... 13
4.8 Concrete curing and protection ................................................................................................ 14
4.9 Tolerances................................................................................................................................ 14
4.10 Special constructions ........................................................................................................... 14
5 In-situ checks and test ................................................................................................................ 15
5.3 Pre-placement checks.............................................................................................................. 15
5.4 Placement checks .................................................................................................................... 15
5.5 Post-placement checks ............................................................................................................ 16
5.6 Field tests ................................................................................................................................. 16
5.7 Tightness test for basins and pits............................................................................................. 17
6 Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 Documentation for the material prequalification....................................................................... 17
6.4 Mix design documentation........................................................................................................ 18
6.5 Other documentation................................................................................................................ 18

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1 General

1.1 Definitions

For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions shall apply:

PROJECT ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

COMPANY ENI Iraq B.V.
CONTRACTOR The party which carries out all or part of the design,
engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning
or management of the Project

1.2 Scope and field of application

This general specification defines the material characteristics, proportioning,

concrete characteristics, requirements for construction, in-situ checks and tests,
and the documentation required, relevant to concrete works to be performed with
reference to codes, standards and other recognised International codes and
standards may be used with prior approval by COMPANY.

Concrete works shall conform to all requirements of ACI 301 “Specifications for
structural concrete for buildings”, except as modified by the supplemental
requirements of this general specification, job specifications and any other
contract documents.

This specification applies only to normal weight concrete (concrete for which
density is not a controlling feature).

1.3 Reference documents

This General Specification shall be used in conjunction with the Contract

documentation, with any special requirements included in design specifications
and drawings, and with the following referenced documents:

1.3.1 Project specifications

00250600BASG10006 General Specification for Site

Preparation/Earthworks
00250600BASG10008 General Specification for Road Works
00250600BASG10009 General Specification for Steelworks

1.3.2 Company Standards

06777.ICO.ELE.STD Reinforced concrete works and buildings – Typical

earthing details

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1.3.3 Codes, standards and legislation

All materials, workmanship, testing and design, where applicable, shall be in

accordance with the latest edition in force at time of contract award of the codes
and standards listed under 1.3.3.1, except where otherwise specified in this
general specification or other contract documents.
In addition to the requirements of the above point, the applicable technical
legislation in force must be complied with.

1.3.3.1 Codes and standards

ACI 116R Cement and concrete terminology

ACI 117 Standard tolerances for concrete construction and
materials
ACI 207.1R Guide to mass concrete
ACI 211.1 Standard practice for selecting proportions for
normal, heavyweight and mass concrete
ACI 301 Specification for structural concrete for buildings
ACI 305R Hot weather concreting
ACI 306R Cold weather concreting
ACI 309R Guide for consolidation of concrete
ACI 318R Building Code Requirements for reinforcement
concrete
ACI 347 Guide to formwork for concrete
ASTM A185 Standard specification for steel welded wire
reinforcement, plain, for concrete
ASTM A497 Standard specification for steel welded wire
reinforcement, deformed, for concrete
ASTM A615M Standard specification for deformed and plain
carbon-steel bars for concrete reinforcement
ASTM A775M Standard specification for epoxy coated reinforcing
steel bars
ASTM A884M 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 C94 Standard specification for ready-mixed concrete
ASTM C143 Standard test method for slump of hydraulic cement
concrete
ASTM C150 Standard specification for Portland cement
ASTM C172 Standard practice for sampling freshly mixed
concrete
ASTM C260 Standard specification for air-entraining admixtures
for concrete
ASTM C309 Standard specification for liquid membrane-forming
compounds for curing concrete
ASTM C494 Standard specification for chemical admixtures for
concrete

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EUROCODE 2 Design of concrete structures

1.4 Symbols and abbreviations

f'c specified compressive strength of concrete at 28 days (on cylinders)

2 Materials

2.1 Cements

Sulphate resisting Portland Cement type V to ASTM C150 shall be used for
underground concrete and blinding and normal Portland cement type I for above
ground concrete.

2.2 Admixtures

The admixtures shall comply with the requirements of the following standards:

Air-entraining admixtures ASTM C260

Water reducing admixtures ASTM C494

Retarding admixtures
Accelerating admixtures
Water-reducing and retarding admixtures
Water-reducing and accelerating admixtures
Water-reducing, high range admixtures
Water-reducing, high range and retarding
admixtures

Admixtures to be used in concrete shall be subject to prior approval by the

COMPANY. Admixtures used in establishing the concrete proportions shall be
then used in the works. Fly-ash, slag and silica fume when permitted as cement
admixtures shall be in accordance with job specification requirements.

2.3 Mixing water

Mixing water for concrete shall meet the requirements of ASTM C94, as set out
under the paragraph “Water”. In any case potable water shall be suitable for use
as mixing water. The limits set out in ASTM C94 – Table “Chemical limitations for
wash water” shall apply to non potable water.

2.4 Aggregates

Fine and coarse aggregates to be used in concrete shall meet the requirements
of ASTM C33.

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The grading of coarse aggregate shall be as per ASTM C33 – Table “Grading
requirements for coarse aggregates”, size numbers 357, 57 and 7 as appropriate.
When required by the COMPANY the aggregate shall be subjected to the
restriction on reactive materials with alkalis.

2.5 Reinforcement

Reinforcing steel bars shall comply with the requirements of ASTM A615 M. The
steel shall be of the grade established during the design phase for each type of
work. Steel wire welded fabrics shall comply with the requirements of ASTM A185
and A497, respectively for plain wire and deformed wire. The reinforcement shall
be free from obvious defects such as cracks, burrs, burning and from all
substances (such as oil, grease or earth) that may impair its performance.

3 Proportioning and concrete characteristics

3.1 Concrete specified strength (concrete class)

The specified compressive strength of concrete f'c for above ground works shall
be 3500 psi (equal to 25 N/mm2) on cylindrical specimens, 4000 psi (equal to 28
N/mm2) on cylindrical specimens for underground works and/or as indicated in
the valid for construction drawings.

3.2 Durability

Requirements of ACI 301 chapter “Durability” shall apply together with any project
and contractual documents.

3.3 Consistency

The slump determined in accordance with ASTM C143 shall range between the
following limits:

- concrete work in general from 50 to 125 mm

3.4 Maximum size of coarse aggregate

In addition to the requirements of ACI 301 paragraph “Maximum size of coarse

aggregate”, the maximum size shall be less than the distance corresponding to
the cover to reinforcement plus 30% and in any case shall not be greater than 50
mm.The maximum size of coarse aggregate to be used for pile casting shall not
exceed 25 mm.

3.5 Water-cementitious materials ratio

Unless otherwise specified in the job specifications the water-cementitious

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materials ratio shall not exceed 0.50 by weight (cementitious material means
cement plus fly ash, raw or calcined natural pozzolans, ground granulated blast-
furnace slag, if any).

3.6 Mix proportioning

3.6.1 General

Proposed concrete proportions shall be subject to acceptance by the COMPANY

based on demonstrated ability to produce concrete meeting all requirements of
this specification, of job specifications and any other contractual documents.
The selection of proportions for the concrete shall be preferably performed on the
basis of ACI 211.1 complying with strength and other job specification
requirements.
Workability and consistency shall be such as to permit concrete to be worked
readily into forms and around reinforcement under conditions of placement to be
employed, without segregation or excessive bleeding.

3.6.2 Determination of required average strength on the basis of field experience or

trial mixtures

The value of required average strength shall be established, in accordance with

the procedures set out in ACI 301 paragraph “Proportioning on the basis of
previous field experience or trial mixtures”, on the basis of previous field
experience or laboratory trial batches when less than 15 tests are available.
The required average compressive strength to be complied with shall be
calculated on the basis of specified strength plus the amount determined in
accordance with the procedures established in above said standard.
Should trial mixtures be performed the test cylinders shall be tested for strength in
accordance with ASTM C39 at 7 and 28 days.
Proportioning based on empirical data is not permitted unless the concrete is to
be used for non structural casting.

4 Concrete construction works

4.1 Blinding concrete

Regardless of the nature of the soil, all foundations shall be laid on a layer of lean
concrete having a minimum specified strength of 15 N/mm2.
Unless otherwise specified, the minimum thickness of the blinding concrete, and
its projection beyond the foundation edges shall be 50 and 50 mm respectively.
The blinding concrete shall be laid and compacted to the specified levels.

4.2 Formwork

4.2.1 General
In addition to the requirements of ACI 301 chapter “Formwork” and ACI 347 the
following shall apply.

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4.2.2 Fabrication and erection of formworks

Either timber or steel may be used for formwork fabrication.

Formwork must be able to withstand the dead load of the structure to be cast, the
loads of the workers and fixed and mobile equipment for concreting, as well as
any other load or force. Moreover, formwork shall be erected in such a way that
plane distortions and misalignments during concreting are prevented.

In particular, early stripping shall be possible, for horizontal structure formwork,

leaving the shoring props in place, in the required number and locations, until the
concrete supporting structure has reached the strength specified.
Timber formwork boards coming in contact with concrete shall be assembled in
such a way as to obtain surfaces without defects and to avoid loss of mortar
during concreting.
When required and authorized by COMPANY, plywood or steel panels may be
used if they are free of defects which could damage the concrete surfaces.
Boards and panels shall be uniformly arranged in such a way that the joints
between the boards/panels run horizontally or vertically.
The use of timber spacers/ties to be left in the concrete is forbidden, such ties
shall be made of steel bars with blocks of concrete at the end so that the steel
bars do not project from the finished concrete surface, or else they may be made
of suitable plastic elements.
Timber or plastic chamfer strips (25 mm thick) shall be placed in the corners of
form to produce bevelled edges on permanently exposed surfaces.
To facilitate form removal, a release agent can be used by applying a thin layer
on the form surfaces.

4.2.3 Formworks for exposed concrete

For exposed concrete, smooth-surfaced forms shall be used, made of dressed

timber boards, with low resin content and free of knots which may damage the
finished concrete surfaces.

4.2.4 Openings

During formwork erection, appropriate means shall be inserted at the right

locations, alignments and levels to provide anchoring and accommodation
pockets, holes and in general all passage openings (vertical or horizontal,
underground or above-ground), which may be required for subsequent
installation of all types of machinery and equipment, whether temporary or
permanent.
These means, which will consist of timber or metal boxes, PVC pipes of round or
square section, polystyrene blocks suitably shaped, etc., must be easily
removable from the hardened concrete.
The pockets so formed shall be thoroughly cleaned before installation of
anchoring elements.

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4.2.5 Form removal

Forms can be removed under ordinary conditions when the time recommended
by ACI 347R chapter “Removal of forms and supports” has elapsed.
In any case forms can be removed only when the concrete is strong enough to
carry the structure loads and when the forms are no longer necessary to improve
concrete curing. In addition the formwork shall remain in place for at least the
number of days (calculated from placement finishing date) required for each type
of structure by the legislation in force in the country where the works are
performed; a day is understood as an actual period of time of 24 hours.
Formwork shall be removed with appropriate care to avoid shocks or impact
loads, so that the structure, or part thereof, is submitted to stress gradually, and
damage to the concrete surfaces is prevented. In particular, before any formwork
or part thereof is removed, the concrete placing record shall be checked to
ascertain the prevailing weather conditions when the concrete was placed and
during the curing period, and any other relevant particular conditions.
The concrete curing time and the consequent formwork removal dates shall be
referred to normal placing and curing conditions, otherwise it shall be extended as
required.
Upon completion of form removal, all elements and parts of formworks shall be
stripped from concrete surfaces, as well as ties, temporary fixings, etc.

4.3 Reinforcement

4.3.1 General

In addition to the requirements of ACI 301 chapter “Reinforcement” the following

shall apply.

4.3.2 Fabrication of reinforcing steel

Reinforcing steel shall be cut and bent cold in accordance with valid for
construction drawings. No hooks shall be provided for deformed steel bars unless
specified in the valid construction drawings.

4.3.3 Placing of reinforcing steel

Reinforcing bars shall be free of any extraneous matter that could impair their
adherence to concrete.
Bars shall be installed in strict accordance with the specified number, size, shape
and position.
Bars shall be tied using annealed iron wire at all intersections, to form a rigid cage
that shall maintain its position without distortion or twisting while the concrete is
being placed.
Concrete cover shall be in accordance with design specifications and drawings.
To ensure that the required concrete cover is maintained until concrete placement
has been completed, suitable prefabricated concrete or plastic spacers/bar
supports shall be inserted between the bar outer edges of the reinforcement cage
and the internal surface of the formwork.

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4.3.4 Provisions for lightning protection

When lightning protection is required for buildings, a direct conducting down path
to the ground shall be provided (i.e. the route from the roof to the connection point
with the grounding system) by welding, or connecting, a minimum of three
reinforcing bars, in accordance with the construction standards of lightning
protection.

4.3.5 Provisions for earthing protection

Earthing protection shall comply with ENI standard 06777.ICO.ELE.STD

“Reinforced concrete works and buildings. Typical earthing details”.

4.4 Joints

4.4.1 General

In addition to the requirements of ACI 301 chapter “Joints and embedded items”
the following shall apply.

4.4.2 Construction joints

Construction joints not indicated in the valid for construction drawings shall be
carried out only after having received the COMPANY’s approval; position and
construction shall be such as to minimize the impact on the strength of the
structure.
Any surfaces affected by the resumption of concreting shall be carefully chiselled,
washed and treated with cement water mix.

4.4.3 Expansion and control joints

Expansion joints shall extend for the full depth of the concrete; control joints shall
be made by superficial cutting of the concrete.
The sealing operation of a joint shall be as follows:

• applying of masking tape to both sides of joint,

• cleaning of joint seat,
• inserting of close cellular backing cord, leaving the necessary space for the
mastic; underneath remaining space to be filled with expanded polystyrene,
• applying of tack primer coat,
• applying of joint filler to seal perfectly the concrete joint,
• removing of masking tape.

The joint filler shall be self-levelling hydrocarbon-resistant if it is to be used in

plant areas and/or in case of aggressive liquids, and shall have thixotropic
characteristics if the laying surface is inclined.
Application of the joint filler and joint size shall be in compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

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4.4.4 Watertight joints

When water tightness is required by the valid for construction drawings (water
tanks, basins, etc.) for construction and expansion joints, this shall be obtained by
means of premolded plastic pieces, buried in the concrete, shaped in such a way
as to absorb the expansion and the shrinkage of the structures.
Full length premolded waterstop shall be used all along the joint up to the
maximum practicable length in order that the number of end joints will be held to
a minimum.
End joints shall be made in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.5 Production of concrete

Concrete, either produced on site or ready-mixed as agreed with the COMPANY,

shall comply with the requirements of ACI 301 chapter “Production of concrete”.
Ready mixed concrete shall be batched and mixed in accordance with ASTM
C94.
The concrete mixing equipment shall be suitable for:

• the volume of the structures to be constructed,

• the relevant concreting schedule, taking into account the need to ensure
continuous concreting for each structure.

The quantities and properties of the concrete components shall be constant and
consistent with those proved to be optimum during the preliminary tests for each
mix.

4.6 Placing of concrete

4.6.1 General

In addition to the requirements of ACI 301 chapter “Placing” the following shall
apply.
In the event of low and high temperatures specific procedures shall be issued for
the COMPANY’s approval.
However no mixing or concreting shall be allowed at temperatures below 4° C
(including those expected 24 hr thereafter) unless specifically authorised by the
COMPANY.

4.6.2 Transportation of concrete

Concrete shall be transported to the placement areas by the fastest and most
suitable mechanical means so as to prevent segregation of the mix components.
Unless the means of transport is equipped with a mixer, no longer than 15
minutes shall elapse from the time the concrete is loaded to time it is placed.

4.6.3 Conveying of concrete

Concrete shall be handled to place of final deposit as rapidly as practicable by

methods which will prevent segregation or loss of ingredients and in a manner
which will assure that the required quality of the concrete is maintained (i.e.

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conveyors, chutes, pumps, etc.). In any case the maximum free discharging
height shall not exceed 1.5 m.

4.6.4 Depositing of concrete

After having carried out the preparation and checks, as per chapter 5.1, the
concrete can be placed.
Concrete shall be placed in subsequent layers, 300 mm thick; all parts of the
section shall be filled and consolidated.
The placement shall be continuous and fill the whole section, both vertically and
horizontally, so that no setting occurs, during placement, at any of the contact
surfaces of the concrete sections.
This requirement shall be strictly complied with until each structural unit has been
completed, or at least up to the pre-determined construction joint locations.
The placed concrete shall be consolidated by vibrators.
Concrete shall be vibrated, within 15 minutes of placing, using compressed air,
electrical or mechanical vibrators (see ACI 309R table “Range of characteristics,
performance, and applications of internal vibrators”).
Vibrators shall be inserted and drawn out following the recommendations of ACI
309R paragraph “Procedure for internal vibration”, to prevent the formation of
voids inside the concrete.
Furthermore, contact between vibrators and any reinforcing bars shall be
avoided.
The depth of each layer to be vibrated shall not exceed 400 mm, including 100
mm of the previous layer.
Vibration shall start and continue so that the whole concrete volume is
homogeneously consolidated, and shall cease as soon as a thin film of mortar
appears on the surface; further vibration is not allowed since it may cause
segregation of concrete constituents. Other indicators for determining the
adequacy of internal vibration are set out in ACI 309R paragraph “Judging the
adequacy of internal vibration”.
In the presence of closely spaced reinforcing bars, blade vibrators shall be used,
the blade having a length not greater than 200 mm.
Plate vibrators for formwork can be used on tall structural elements (e.g. walls)
and structural elements with small section (e.g. columns), and shall be applied to
the support member and not directly to the sheathing.
When concrete placement takes place in the presence of water, appropriate
equipment and methods shall be used to prevent concrete wash-out and to
ensure proper consolidation.

4.7 Finished surfaces

4.7.1 General

The horizontal surfaces shall be level and wood-float finished; the surfaces in
contact with the formwork shall be smooth, compact, with uniform planes, free
from colour patches, voids or burrs, after the formwork has been removed.
Tie holes shall be plugged with cement mortar to match the adjoining concrete in
colour and texture.
Finished surfaces shall not have any defects that require repairs. Protruding
concrete formations that can be easily removed, any surface unevenness due to
placing or removal operations provided they are limited in quantity, and tie holes
shall be then repaired/plugged using mortar (made with the same type of cement
used in the concrete mix), in such a way as to obtain uniformity of colour and
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surface.
Repair of surface defects shall be performed in accordance with ACI 301 chapter
“Repair of surface defects”.

4.7.2 Finishing of formed surfaces

Rough form finish shall be provided for all concrete surfaces not exposed to view;
smooth form finish shall be provided for concrete surfaces exposed to view, rough
and smooth finishes are defined in ACI 301 paragraph “As-cast finish”.
Special architectural finishes shall be provided when required by the valid for
construction drawings.

4.8 Concrete curing and protection

No person, vehicle, equipment or loading shall be allowed on any structure, or

part thereof, before the concrete is sufficiently hardened.
The concrete shall be adequately protected and cured in accordance with the
requirements of ACI 301 chapter “Curing and protection”.
Curing products, in accordance with ASTM C309, can be applied to provide a
sprayed-on membrane cure for the purpose of improving the concrete setting and
reducing moisture loss during curing time.

4.9 Tolerances

Tolerances for concrete construction are established in ACI 117.

In particular the above standard deals with the following tolerances:

- reinforcing steel fabrication,

- reinforcement placement,
- vertical alignment, level alignment, cross-sectional dimensions, relative
alignment, etc. for various types of finished concrete works.

4.10 Special constructions

4.10.1 Red coloured concrete

A red colouring of the mix may be required for electrical or instrument cable duct
banks, covering slabs for trenches or electrical cables, and pavements over cable
routes.
This colouring shall be obtained during mixing by the addition of pigment (e.g.
approximately 5kg of iron oxide powder per cubic metre of concrete mixture).

4.10.2 Pits

For good performance of concrete pits the following requirements shall be

complied with during construction work.
Perfect wall sealing has to be ensured at piping inlets and outlets.
Even when a rendering is specified, the concrete characteristics, the surface
finishes and the sealing around pipe inlets and outlets shall ensure the pit water
tightness.

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4.10.3 Slabs

Special requirements are set out in ACI 301 chapter “Slabs”.

4.10.4 Architectural concrete

Special requirements are set out in ACI 301 chapter “Architectural concrete”.

4.10.5 Massive Concrete

Special requirements are set out in ACI 301 chapter “Massive concrete”.

5 In-situ checks and test

5.3 Pre-placement checks

Before any concrete is placed for mass fill or any structural element or part
thereof, the following checks shall be carried out:

1) Lines and grades (location, elevation, dimensions, shape, preparation of

surface, bearing).

2) Forms (specified type, location, dimensions, tolerances, alignment, stability,

surface preparation, tightness, chamfer strips, inspection openings,
cleanliness, temperature, accessories such as ties, clamps, etc.).

3) Reinforcing steel fully complies with the design requirements particularly as

regard the grade, number, position, spacing, diameter and length of the
bars, bends, splicing, staggerings, concrete cover; furthermore the cage
fixing shall be checked to ensure that the bars are held in position during
concrete placement (wiring, chairs, and spacers) and for cleanness (no
loose rust, oil, paint, dried mortar, etc.).

4) Check all boxes for making any required pockets (quantity, size, location
and elevations).

5) Check that all bolts, holding down bolts, sleeves, plates, pipes and the like
have been provided correctly (quantity, dimensions, type, diameter, levels,
alignments, position as required in the valid for construction drawings).

5.4 Placement checks

For the placement of concrete of a structural element or part thereof, the following
checks shall be carried out:

1) Conditions (coordination of concrete delivery, protection against sun, rain,

hot or cold-weather conditions, lighting and power).
2) Field tests of concrete (use of specified mix, temperature, discharge of ready
mixed concrete truckload before 300 revolutions or 90 minutes)

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3) Conveyance of concrete (non reactive materials, prevention of segregation

and loss of materials, prevention of contamination, condition of conveying
equipment, use of dropchuteor funnel hoses to contain freefall).
4) Placement and consolidation of concrete (preparation of contact surfaces,
ability of conveying method to place concrete in all areas of the placement,
prevention of segregation i.e. no chuting or dropping against forms or
reinforcement, depth of layer, vibration, even layering around openings and
embedments, removal of bleed water, removal of temporary ties and
spacers).

5.5 Post-placement checks

After placement of concrete to a structural element or part thereof, it shall be

checked that finishing, curing, formwork and shore removal are correctly carried
out (specified finish, protection of surfaces from cracking due to rapid drying i.e.
avoiding direct heat, proper curing temperature, form removal, curing compound,
finish of formed surfaces, patching and repairs where necessary).

5.6 Field tests

5.6.1 General

The procedure set out in ACI 301 chapter “Testing” is replaced by the
requirements of the following paragraphs.

5.6.2 Concrete strength tests

Sampling shall be in accordance with ASTM C172. Each sample shall be

obtained from a different batch of concrete on a random basis, avoiding any
selection of the test batch other than by a number selected at random before of
concrete placement.
Mould and cure of three specimens from each sample shall be in accordance with
ASTM C31.
Specimens shall be tested in accordance with ASTM C39.Two specimens shall
be tested at 28 days for acceptance and one shall be tested at 7 days for
information. The acceptance test results shall be the average of the strengths of
the two specimens tested at 28 days.
If one specimen shows evidence of improper sampling, moulding or testing, it
shall be discarded and the strength of the remaining cylinder shall be considered
the test result. Should both specimens in a test show any of the above defects,
the entire test shall be discarded. Samples for strength tests of each class of
concrete placed in each day shall be taken not less than once a day, nor less
than once for 100 m3 of concrete, nor less than once for each 500 m2 of surface
area of slabs or walls. When the total quantity of concrete with a given mixture
design is less than 50 m3, the strength tests may be waived by the COMPANY if,
in his judgment, adequate evidence of satisfactory strength is provided, such as
strength test results for the same kind of concrete supplied in the same day and
under comparable conditions to other work or other projects.
On a given project, if total volume of concrete is such that frequency of testing
would provide less than five strength tests for a given class of concrete, tests
shall be made from at least five randomly selected batches or from each batch if

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fewer than five batches are used.

The strength level of the concrete will be considered satisfactory so long as the
averages of all sets of three consecutive strength result falls above the specified
strength f'c, and no individual strength test result falls below the specified strength
f'c by more than 3.4 N/mm².

5.6.3 Concrete slump tests

Slump of the concrete sample shall be determined for each strength test and
whenever consistency appears to vary using ASTM C143.

5.6.4 Concrete slump tests

Additional tests may be required by the job specification or other contractual

documents.

5.7 Tightness test for basins and pits

5.7.1 General

Tightness checks shall be carried out on all basins containing liquids and on
sewer pits for which it is expressly required.
The tests shall be carried out upon completion of the works, including piping and
any other insert, and before backfilling.
All walls, construction joints and piping intersection shall be carefully inspected to
ascertain that there are no leaks or infiltrations.
During the testing period no water shall be added to restore the original level.
The test is considered successful in the absence of leaks.
In the event of unsuccessful results, all the defects shall be eliminated even
though this may require demolishing, remaking, waterproofing, coating and/or
special material treatment.
Defective works shall be re-tested after all defects have been repaired or
removed, until completely satisfactory results are attained.

5.7.2 Requirements for basins

The test shall be carried out by filling the basins completely with water.
All piping and nozzles shall be carefully plugged to prevent any leaks.
Before checking the tightness, at least 24 hours shall elapse after filling, to allow
for possible absorption of the walls, and after having restored the original test
water level, if necessary.

5.7.3 Requirements for sewer pits

Pipes shall be plugged by pneumatic closing devices, installed into the pipes at
the pit wall, or by any other method having equivalent efficiency.
Before checking the tightness, at least 12 hours shall elapse after filling, to allow
for possible absorption of the walls, and after having restored the original test
water level, if necessary.
Each pit shall be tested for tightness by maintaining the water level constant for at
least 30 minutes.

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6 Documentation

6.3 Documentation for the material prequalification

The following documentation shall be produced prior to the commencement of

concrete work, in accordance with the referenced codes and standards for the
prequalification of the materials:

- material certificates for coarse and fine aggregate (grading and fineness
modulus, amount of material finer than No. 200 sieve, soundness, specific
gravity and absorption, water soluble chlorides, reactivity of aggregate, bulk
unit weight, petro graphic examination),
- material certificates for fine aggregate (organic impurities, effect of organic
impurities on strength),
- material certificates for coarse aggregate (abrasion, flat or elongated
particles, friable particles),
- mill certificates for cement (physical properties, chemical properties),
- certificates for suitability of water (potability or mortar strength versus
control, time of set of mortar versus control, total solids content, total
chlorides),
- technical sheets for admixtures containing, but not limited to, the following
indications:

• field of application,
• instruction for use and storage,
• physical and chemical composition,
• side effects (positive and negative),
• proportioning of admixture in % (by mass) of cement,
• chloride content,
• instructions for mixing with concrete.

- material certificates for reinforcing bars (mill test reports with tensile and
chemical properties),
- manufacturer’s certification that the welded wire fabric has been
manufactured in accordance with and meets the requirements of applicable
standards,
- type of release agent for formwork,
- types of spacers for concrete cover and formwork ties,
- hydrocarbon resistant mastic technical data sheets,
- joint material technical data sheets.

6.4 Mix design documentation

The following documentation shall be produced prior to the commencement of

concrete work, in accordance with the referenced codes and standards for the
mix design approval:

- schedule of preliminary trial tests for the determination of the mixes,

- results of concrete preliminary trial tests which documents that the proposed
concrete proportions will produce an average strength equal to or greater
than the required average strength (field strength record, several strength
records or trial mixtures),
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- documentation of proposed batching plant or source of ready mix concrete

supply,
- procedures for operations necessary to reach a good concrete curing.

6.5 Other documentation

During execution of the works the following documentation shall be produced

- concreting schedule for large placement or long placement (more than 1

day) indicating the sequence of interruptions and resumptions;
- concreting records (showing commencement / end of placements, type of
concrete, weather conditions during placement and curing, any particular
remarks, etc.) for each structure or part thereof;
- results of tests performed on concrete (compression strength and slump).

In addition all documentation required by the field quality plan issued by the
COMPANY shall be produced.

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