05 5 Admixtures
05 5 Admixtures
05 5 Admixtures
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ADMIXTURES ......................................................................................................... 2
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 2
Scope
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References
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Definitions
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Submittals
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5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
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ADMIXTURES
5.1
GENERAL
5.1.1
Scope
This Part includes materials added to the concrete materials during mixing.
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This Section
Part 1 ............... General
Part 6 ............... Property Requirements
Part 7 ............... Concrete Plants
Part 16 ............. Miscellaneous
References
The following standards and other documents are referred to in this Part:
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Admixtures are materials added during the mixing process of concrete to modify the
properties of the concrete mix in the fresh and/or hardened state.
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Definitions
5.1.4
Submittals
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5.2
USE OF ADMIXTURES
5.2.1
General
Admixtures are materials added to the concrete materials during the mixing process to
modify its properties in the fresh and/or hardened state.
Where approved and or directed by the Engineer, admixtures shall be used as a means of:
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Admixtures shall comply with the following BS EN 934 2 requirements or the equivalent
ASTM C494:
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The methods and the quantities of admixture used shall be in accordance with the
manufacturers instruction and subject to the Engineers approval after evaluation in trial
mixes and shall in no way limit the Contractors obligations under the Contract to produce
concrete with the specified strength, workability and durability.
The effects of accidental overdose of the admixture and measure to be taken if an overdose
occurs shall be provided by the Contractor to the Engineer.
The use of the admixtures shall be controlled; i.e., strict quality control to ensure correct
dosages as prescribed by the manufacturer and justified by trial mixes to be used. A
calibrated dispenser or flowmeter shall be used for the addition of the admixture.
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Trials
In addition to the standard requirements for the approval of materials, approval of admixtures
shall be subject to extensive trials to demonstrate the suitability, adequacy of dosing
arrangements and performance, when a proven history of performance cannot be provided to
the satisfaction of the Engineer.
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5.3
5.3.1
General
The admixture shall be suitable for use in the Gulf condition, and specially formulated for
higher ambient temperature.
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The admixture shall be added as per manufacturers datasheet. Approved third party
laboratory verification shall be conducted prior to use of material for the works. The
manufacturers technical representative shall be present to ensure proper dosage of
admixture during the trial mix.
5.3.2
Water resisting admixtures may be used with the permission of the Engineer and shall
comply with the requirements of BS EN 934-2.
The admixture is to be added as per the Manufacturers supplier data sheet at the time of
mixing. An approved lab verification shall be made prior to use,
5.3.3
For PRAH, independent testing shall be performed according to NSF Standard 61 and
approval for use of waterproofing material on structures holding potable water shall be
evidenced by NSF certification.
5.3.4
Submittals
The Contractor shall submit manufacturers' specifications, installation instructions and other
data to show compliance with the requirements of this part of the specification and the
Contract Documents.
The Contractor shall submit comprehensive test results for the water proofing admixture as
per the tests in the specification, and evidence of their ability to meet all the requirements
specified.
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The Contractor shall submit a guarantee for the water proofing admixture. The guarantee
shall be worded to reflect the required performance of the material and shall be approved by
the Engineer.
CORROSION INHIBITING ADMIXTURES
General
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Corrosion Inhibiting Admixtures shall comply with ASTM C1582 Standard Specification for
Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete.
5.3.6
The admixture shall be based on either aqueous emulsion of amines and esters or amine
carboxylates and shall be capable of forming a protective corrosion resistant film around the
steel reinforcement.
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The corrosion inhibitor shall be capable of effecting protection to the steel where concrete
has cracked and allows access to the elements responsible for corrosion.
Organic corrosion inhibitors have a fixed dosage rate independent of chloride levels and shall
be incorporated at the dosage rate recommended and tested by the Manufacturer.
5.3.7
Inorganic corrosion inhibitors shall be based on calcium nitrites capable of oxidizing steel to a
more stable form increasing its passivity in the presence of chlorides.
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