Basf SCC

Download as doc, pdf, or txt
Download as doc, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 14

Note to Specifier:

The Admixture Systems business of BASF Corporation previously conducted business as Degussa
Admixtures, Inc. and Master Builders, Inc.

BASF launched the Master Builders Solutions brand on January 1, 2014. Master Builders Solutions is
BASF’s global brand for construction, combining the established strengths of the Master Builders
legacy with BASF’s well-known construction product brands such as Chemrex, Sonneborn, MBT and
others.

Please update your Master Specifications to reflect the product name changes. The old product
names are provided in brackets and in red fonts in this Section for reference.

For more information on BASF products, go to www.master-builders-solutions.basf.us. Alternatively,


contact BASF Corporation - Admixture Systems, 23700 Chagrin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44122; Phone:
(800) 628-9990; email: admixtures@basf.com

Options are provided in square brackets. Delete those that are not necessary.

To see the hidden notes to specifier, press Show/Hide feature ¶

SECTION 03 31 26

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE (SCC)


PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Materials and procedures for producing Self-Consolidating Concrete.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Related Sections:

1. Section 01 10 00 - Summary
2. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures
3. Section 01 45 00 - Quality Control
4. Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements
5. Section 03 01 30 - Maintenance of Cast-in-Place Concrete
6. Section 03 01 40 - Maintenance of Precast Concrete
7. Section 03 10 00 - Concrete Forming and Accessories
8. Section 03 20 00 - Concrete Reinforcing
9. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-in-Place Concrete
10. Section 03 35 00 - Concrete Finishing
11. Section 03 39 00 - Concrete Curing
12. Section 03 40 00 - Precast Concrete
10/2015

13. Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Standards referenced shall be the most current versions.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):


1. C 31/C 31M - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Field
2. C 33/C 33M - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
3. C 39/C 39M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
4. C 70 - Standard Test Method for Surface Moisture in Fine Aggregate
5. C 94/C 94M - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
6. C 138/C 138M - Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and
Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
7. C 150/C 150M - Standard Specification for Portland Cement
8. C 172/C 172M - Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
9. C 173/C 173M - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed
Concrete by the Volumetric Method
10. C 231/C 231M - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed
Concrete by the Pressure Method
11. C 260/C 260M - Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for
Concrete
12. C 494/C 494M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
Concrete
13. C 566 - Standard Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of
Aggregate by Drying
14. C 618 - Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
15. C 989/C 989M - Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
Concrete and Mortars
16. C 1017/C 1017M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use
in Producing Flowing Concrete
17. C 1064/C 1064M - Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed
Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
18. C 1116/C 1116M - Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
19. C 1240 - Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious
Mixtures
20. C 1550 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Toughness of Fiber Reinforced
Concrete (Using Centrally Loaded Round Panel)

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-2


10/2015

21. C 1579 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Plastic Shrinkage Cracking
of Restrained Fiber Reinforced Concrete (Using a Steel Form Insert)
22. C 1585 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Rate of Absorption of
Water by Hydraulic-Cement Concretes
23. C 1602/C 1602M - Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the
Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
24. C 1609/C 1609M - Standard Test Method for Flexural Performance of
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (Using Beam With Third-Point Loading)
25. C 1610/C 1610M - Standard Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-
Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
26. C 1611/C 1611M - Standard Test method for Slump Flow of Self-
Consolidating Concrete
27. C 1621/C 1621M - Standard Test Method for Passing Ability of Self-
Consolidating Concrete by J-Ring
28. E 329 - Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction
Inspection and/or Testing
29. F 1869 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission
Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride

C. American Concrete Institute (ACI):


1. 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete
2. 301M - Specifications for Structural Concrete (Metric)
3. 305.1 - Specification for Hot Weather Concreting
4. 306.1 - Standard Specification for Cold Weather Concreting
5. 308.1 - Standard Specification for Curing Concrete
6. 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14)
and Commentary
7. 318M - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318M-14)
and Commentary (Metric)

D. NSF International (NSF):


1. NSF/ANSI Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components

E. DIN (Deutsches Institut Fur Normung, Germany):


1. DIN 1048 Part 5 “Testing Concrete - Testing of hardened concrete
(specimens prepared in mould)”

F. International Organization for Standardization (ISO):


1. ISO 14040: 2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment –
Principles and framework
2. ISO 14044: 2006 Environmental management – Life cycle assessment –
Requirements and guidelines

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-3


10/2015

3. ISO 22196: 2011 Measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and


other non-porous surfaces

G. American National Standards Institute/ Steel Deck Institute (ANSI/SDI):


1. C - 2011 Standard for Composite Steel Floor Deck – Slabs

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC): A highly flowable, non-segregating concrete


that can spread into place, fill the formwork, and encapsulate the reinforcement
without any mechanical consolidation.

B. Passing Ability: The ability of SCC to flow under its own weight (without vibration)
and fill completely all spaces within intricate formwork, containing obstacles, such
as reinforcement.

C. J-Ring Test: Test used to determine the passing ability of SCC, or the degree to
which the passage of concrete through the bars of the J-Ring apparatus is
restricted.

D. J-Ring Flow: The distance of lateral flow of concrete using the J-Ring in
combination with a slump cone.

E. Slump Flow: Test method used to measure the unconfined flow and stability of
SCC using a slump cone (upright or inverted).

F. Slump Flow Spread: The numerical value in inches (mm) of flow determined as the
average diameter of the circular deposit of SCC at the conclusion of the slump flow
test.

G. T50 Value: Time (in seconds) the edge of the concrete mass takes to reach 50 cm
(500 mm, 20-inch) diameter from the time the mold is first raised in the slump flow
test.

H. Stability: The ability of a concrete mixture to resist segregation of the paste from
the aggregates.

I. Static Segregation (Segregation Factor): Segregation of the mortar from the


coarse aggregate that occurs after placement while the concrete is still in a plastic
state.

J. Visual Stability Index (VSI) Rating: An assessment of the homogeneity of concrete


based on the visual inspection of the concrete sample at the end of the slump flow
test.

K. Green Sense® Concrete: Green Sense Concrete is an environmentally preferable,


cost-effective concrete that is proportioned to meet or exceed performance targets
using an optimization procedure from BASF Corporation – Admixture Systems,
and materials that include supplementary cementitious materials, non-cementitious

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-4


10/2015

inert fillers, or both, BASF MasterGlenium® (Glenium) high-range water-reducing


admixtures and MasterSure® Z 60 (RheoTEC Z-60) workability-retaining
admixture.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with 01 33 00.

1. Mixture proportions.
2. Certification: Manufacturer’s certification stating that the products delivered
meet or exceed Project Specifications.
3. Product Data.
4. Ready-mixed concrete delivery tickets.

B. Green Sense Concrete as proportioned by BASF Corporation - Admixture Systems


Phone: (800) 626-6260.

In addition, an environmental assessment report for the concrete mixture shall be


submitted. The environmental assessment shall compare the submitted concrete
mixture to a conventional/typical reference concrete mixture that would otherwise
be used to achieve the specified performance. The assessment at a minimum
shall include information in the following environmental impact areas: air emissions
(climate change, acidification, photochemical ozone formation, ozone depletion),
water emissions (aquatic eutrophication), consumption of raw materials (resource
depletion - mineral, fossil) and human toxicity potential. The methodology used to
conduct the analysis and assessment shall be in accordance with ISO 14040 and
ISO 14044 (ecological part) and shall be third-party-verified by NSF International,
or other accredited agency that provides third-party assessment services.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. In accordance with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) for mixing, transportation and placing of
concrete

B. In accordance with ACI 305.1 for hot weather concrete placement and protection.

C. In accordance with ACI 306.1 for cold weather concrete placement and protection.

D. In accordance with ACI 308.1 for curing.

E. In accordance with ACI 301 (ACI 301M) for concrete consolidation.

F. Testing and Inspection Agency Qualifications: Independent agency conforming to


the requirements of ASTM E 329.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Ready-mixed concrete truck driver shall provide batch ticket to the


Architect/Engineer or his [her] representative at the time of concrete delivery.

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-5


10/2015

Contents of the batch ticket shall be as specified in ASTM C 94/C 94M.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Portland Cement: Shall conform to ASTM C 150/C 150M, Type [I] [II] [I/II] [III] [V].

B. Aggregates: Fine and coarse aggregates shall conform to ASTM C 33/C 33M.

C. Water: Shall conform to ASTM C 1602/C 1602M.

C. Admixtures: Furnish from one manufacturer.

1. Characteristics: Compatible with each other and free of intentionally-added


chlorides.

2. Air-Entraining Admixture:
a. Shall conform to ASTM C 260/C 260M.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterAir® AE 90” (MB-AE 90), “MasterAir VR 10” (MB-VR) or
“MasterAir AE 200” (Micro Air) by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

3. Water-Reducing Admixture:
a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type A.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterPozzolith®” (Pozzolith) Series by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

4. Mid-Range Water-Reducing Admixture:


a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type A.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterPolyheed®” (PolyHeed) Series by BASF Corporation -
Admixture Systems.

a. High-Range Water-Reducing Admixture:


a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type F [or ASTM C 1017/C
1017M Type I].
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterRheobuild® 1000” (Rheobuild 1000), “MasterGlenium®”
(Glenium) Series or “PS 1466” by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

b. Accelerating Admixture:
a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type C or E.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterSet® AC 534” (Pozzolith NC 534) or “MasterSet FP 20”
(Pozzutec 20+) by BASF Corporation - Admixture Systems.
c. Retarding Admixture:

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-6


10/2015

a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type B or D.


b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterSet R” (Pozzolith R) Series or “MasterSet DELVO®” (DELVO)
Series by BASF Corporation - Admixture Systems.

8. Hydration Control Admixture:


a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type B or D.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterSet DELVO” (DELVO) Series by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

9. Workability-Retaining Admixture:
a. Shall retain concrete workability without affecting time of setting or
early-age strength development.
b. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type S.
c. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterSure Z 60” (RheoTEC Z-60) by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

10. Permeability-Reducing Admixture:


a. Shall be a portland cement-based crystalline capillary waterproofing
admixture that reacts in concrete to form non-soluble crystalline
hydration products in the capillary pores of the concrete.
b. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494 M, Type S.
c. Shall show a reduction in permeability of concrete compared to an
identical concrete mixture without the admixture, when tested in
accordance with CRD-C 48 at a pressure of 200 psi (1.4 MPa)
[equivalent to 460 ft (140 m) of head].
d. Shall reduce or have no penetration of water compared to an identical
concrete mixture without the admixture, when tested in accordance with
DIN 1048 for a duration of 96 hours.
e. Shall be certified to NSF/ANSI 61.
f. Product:
“MasterLife® 300D” (Rheomac 300D) by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

11. Viscosity-Modifying Admixture:


a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type S.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterMatrix® VMA” (Rheomac VMA) Series by BASF Corporation -
Admixture Systems.

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-7


10/2015

12. Corrosion-Inhibiting Admixture:


a. Shall be a nominal 30 percent solution of calcium nitrite or an
amine/ester-based organic corrosion-inhibiting admixture.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterLife CI 30” (Rheocrete CNI) or “MasterLife CI 222” (Rheocrete
222+) by BASF Corporation - Admixture Systems.

13. Shrinkage-Reducing Admixture:


a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type S.
b. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterLife SRA” Series or “MasterLife CRA 007” by BASF Corporation
- Admixture Systems.
14. Alkali-Silica Reaction Inhibiting Admixture:
a. Shall contain a nominal lithium nitrate content of 30 percent.
b. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type S.
c. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterLife ASR 30” (ASRx 30 LN) by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

15. Antimicrobial Admixture:


a. Shall conform to ASTM C 494/C 494M Type S.
b. Shall be EPA-registered.
c. Concrete treated with antimicrobial admixture shall show significant
reduction in bacterial activity compared to associated untreated
(control) samples based on a modified version of the ISO 22196 test
method.
d. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterLife AMA 100” by BASF Corporation - Admixture Systems.
16. Coloring Admixture:
a. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterColor” (RHEOCOLOR L) by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

17. Other admixtures shall be approved by the Architect/Engineer.

E. Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM):


1. The substitution of supplementary cementitious materials for cement shall
be made on the basis of mass.
2. Fly Ash: Shall conform to ASTM C 618.
3. Slag Cement: Shall conform to ASTM C 989/C 989M.
4. Silica Fume: Shall conform to ASTM C 1240.
a. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterLife SF 100” (Rheomac SF 100) by BASF Corporation –
Admixture Systems.
5. Metakaolin: Shall conform to ASTM C 618, Class N.
a. Products and Manufacturers:

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-8


10/2015

“MetaMax®” by BASF Kaolin, part of BASF Corporation.

F. Fibers:
1. Microsynthetic Fibers:
a. Shall conform to ASTM C 1116/C 1116M.
b. Shall provide a minimum crack reduction ratio (CRR) of [40] [ __ ]
percent when tested in accordance with ASTM C 1579.
c. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterFiber® F or M” Series by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

2. Macrosynthetic Fibers:
a. Shall conform to ASTM C 1116/C 1116M.
b. Shall have an equivalent flexural strength ratio (Re,3) of [ __ ] percent
when tested in accordance with ASTM C 1609/C 1609M.
[Shall have a toughness of [ __ ] Joules when tested in accordance with
ASTM C 1550]
c. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterFiber MAC” Series by BASF Corporation - Admixture Systems.

G. Evaporation Reducer:
1. Shall be a monomolecular film-forming liquid for application to fresh
concrete to prevent rapid drying of the surface.
a. Products and Manufacturers:
“MasterKure® ER 50” (Confilm) by BASF Corporation - Admixture
Systems.

2. Evaporation reducer shall not be used as a finishing aid.

H. Curing Materials: Shall be in accordance with Section 03 39 00.

2.2 CONCRETE MIXTURES

A. Mixture Specifications:
1. Water-to-cementitious materials ratio shall not exceed 0.45 [ __ ] by mass.
2. Supplementary Cementitious Materials: The weight of SCM shall not
exceed the percentages listed in the following table for concrete exposed to
freezing and thawing and in continuous contact with moisture and exposed
to deicing chemicals (ACI 318 (ACI 318M) Exposure Class F3).

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-9


10/2015

Maximum percent of total


Material cementitious materials by mass
Fly ash or other pozzolans 25
Slag cement 50
Silica Fume 10
Total of fly ash or other
35*
pozzolans and silica fume
Total of fly ash or other
pozzolans, slag cement 50*
and silica fume

* Fly ash or other pozzolans and silica fume shall not constitute more than 25
and 10 percent, respectively, of the total mass of cementitious materials

B. Slump Flow:
1. Slump flow shall be measured in accordance with ASTM C 1611/C 1611M.
2. Typical ranges of slump flow are outlined in the following table.
3. The design slump flow of the SCC mixture shall be established after
consideration of the project requirements.
4. The slump flow of SCC used on the project shall be the design slump flow
plus or minus 2 inches (50 mm).

Range of Slump Flow Values


Type of Construction inches mm
Slabs 20-30 500-750
Architectural members 24-30 600-750
Wall, lightly reinforced 20-30 500-750
Column or wall, densely 24-30 600-750
reinforced
Drilled Shafts 20-24 500-600

C. Visual Stability Index (VSI): VSI Rating (in accordance with ASTM C 1611/C
1611M) shall not exceed 1.

D. J-Ring Flow: Difference between slump flow and J-Ring flow (as measured by
ASTM C 1621/C 1621M) shall not be more than 2 inches (50 mm).

E. Stability: The stability of the concrete shall be determined in the laboratory prior to
approval of the SCC mixture using test method ASTM C 1610/C 1610M. Concrete
mixtures shall have a maximum static segregation (segregation factor) of 15
percent.

F. Compressive strength: [4000 psi (27.5 MPa)] [5000 psi (35 MPa)] [ __ psi ( __
MPa)] at 28 [ _ ] days.

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-10


10/2015

G. Air content shall be [less than 3%] [5-7%] [ __ %].

H. Maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate:


1. Not larger than 1/5 the narrowest dimension between sides of forms.
2. Not larger than 1/3 the depth of slabs.
3. Not larger than 3/4 of the minimum clear spacing between individual
reinforcing bars or wires, bundles of bars, individual tendons, bundled tendons,
or ducts..
4. [Maximum size of aggregate shall be [3/4-inch (19 mm)] [1-inch (25 mm)]]

I. Furnish to the Architect/Engineer a mixture proportion for the SCC to be used.


1. Proportion mixture according to project specific criteria (Compressive Strength,
Air Content, Slump Flow, T50, VSI, J-Ring Value and Segregation Factor).
2. Green Sense Concrete shall be proportioned in accordance with the BASF
Corporation – Admixture Systems procedure.
3. Use the same components in the trial batches as that to be used in the project
including coarse and fine aggregates, inert non-cementitious fillers, water,
source and type of cement, supplementary cementitious materials and
admixtures including any site-added admixtures intended to be used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FORMWORK

A. Concrete formwork shall be in accordance with Section 03 10 00, Concrete


Forming and Accessories. Additional measures shall be taken to seal the formwork
to prevent leakage of cement paste or mortar.

3.2 BATCHING

A. Materials shall be batched in accordance with ASTM C 94/C 94M [ASTM C 1116/C
1116M].

In addition to the use of a moisture probe, the moisture content of the aggregates
shall be determined once a day prior to batching in accordance with ASTM C 70 or
ASTM C 566. Aggregate samples shall be taken as close as possible to the area
where moisture probe is located. Use of microwave oven or hot plate to dry the
aggregates is permitted in addition to using an oven.

B. Volume of concrete batched shall be such that no spillage occurs during transport.

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-11


10/2015

3.3 TRANSPORTING

A. Concrete shall be transported in accordance with ASTM C 94/C 94M [ASTM C


1116/C 1116M].

3.4 COLD WEATHER CONCRETING

A. Concrete shall be placed and protected in accordance with ACI 306.1.

3.5 HOT WEATHER CONCRETING

A. Concrete shall be placed and protected in accordance with ACI 305.1.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. General:
1. Provide adequate facilities for safe storage and proper curing of concrete test
cylinders onsite for the first 24 hours or for additional time as may be required
before transporting samples to the test lab.
2. Provide concrete for testing of slump flow, air content, density (unit weight)
and temperature and, for making cylinders.
3. Water shall not be added to the concrete at the job site.
4. Field addition of admixtures, if needed for logistics reasons, shall be approved
by the Architect/Engineer.

B. Consult with the admixture manufacturer in developing quality control operations


appropriate to the project.

C. Field testing and inspection shall be performed in accordance with ACI 301 (ACI
301M).

D. Concrete tests shall be conducted by an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician


Grade I, or equivalent, knowledgeable in testing self-consolidating concrete.

E. Tests shall be conducted on the first batch of the day and for each 150 yd 3 (110 m3)
or fraction thereof, for each concrete mixture placed in any one day.

F. The testing agency shall provide the following services:


1. Inspect concrete placement.
2. Sample the concrete in accordance with ASTM C 172/C 172M.
3. Test concrete slump flow in accordance with ASTM C 1611/C 1611M. Cone
can either be used upright or inverted. Same procedure shall be followed
throughout the project.

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-12


10/2015

4. Record the Visual Stability Index (VSI).


5. Test passing ability in accordance with ASTM C 1621/C 1621M. Cone shall
be used in the same way as in slump flow test.
6. Determine the air content of concrete sample for each strength test in
accordance with ASTM C 231/C 231M or ASTM C 173/C 173M, except that
the concrete shall be filled in one lift and not consolidated. Light
tamping of the sides of the air-meter is permitted.
7. Determine the density (unit weight) of concrete sample for each strength test
in accordance with ASTM C 138/C 138M, except that the concrete shall be
filled in one lift and not consolidated.
8. Record the temperature of concrete for each strength test in accordance with
ASTM C 1064/C 1064M.
9. Cast concrete specimens for compressive strength test as follows:
Cast and cure at least three 6-inch by 12-inch (150 mm by 300 mm)
cylinders or four 4-inch by 8-inch (100 mm by 200 mm) cylinders in
accordance with ASTM C 31/C 31M, except that the concrete shall be placed
in one lift and not consolidated. However, light tapping of the sides of the
cylinders with an open hand is permitted.
10. Record the fresh concrete data for each set. The datasheet shall include the
following:
a. Mixture number
b. Specified 28-day strength
c. Date and time of batching
d. Time of testing
e. Location of placement
f. Truck number
g. Ticket number
h. Slump flow, VSI, passing ability, air content, density (unit weight) and
temperature of concrete
i. Ambient temperature
j. Names and quantities of admixtures added on site, and, name and title of
the person who authorized the addition
k. Set number, if more than one set of cylinders are cast on a single day
l. Name of the testing agency
m. Name and signature of the inspector who conducted the test, and
n. Any additional observations or comments.
11. Mark the cylinders and write the date of casting on each cylinder.
12. Store and protect the cylinders at the job site immediately after casting in
accordance with ASTM C 31/C 31M.
13. Transport the cylinders from job site to the laboratory in accordance with
ASTM C 31/C 31M after the cylinders have attained acceptable strength.
14. Cure the cylinders in the laboratory in accordance with ASTM C 31/C 31M.
15. Test cylinders for compressive strength in accordance with ASTM C 39/C
39M.

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-13


10/2015

a. Test one cylinder at 7 days for information and at least two cylinders at 28
days for acceptance when testing 6-inch by 12-inch (150 mm by 300 mm)
cylinders unless otherwise specified.
b. Test one cylinder at 7 days for information and at least three cylinders at
28 days for acceptance when testing 4-inch by 8-inch (100 mm by 200
mm) cylinders unless otherwise specified.
16. Base strength value on the average of at least two 6-inch by 12-inch (150 mm
by 300 mm) cylinders or three 4-inch by 8-inch (100 mm by 200 mm)
cylinders tested at 28 days.
17. Test report shall include all the information in Item 10 above and compressive
strength data, and shall be signed by the laboratory manager.
18. Strength of concrete shall be deemed satisfactory if both of the following
requirements are met (ACI 318 [ACI 318M]):
a. Every arithmetic average of any three consecutive compressive strength
tests equals or exceeds the specified compressive strength, and
b. No compressive strength test falls below the specified compressive
strength by more than 500 psi (3.5 MPa) when the specified strength is
5000 psi (35 MPa) or less; or by more than 10 percent of specified
strength, when the specified strength is above 5000 psi (35 MPa).
If any strength test of laboratory-cured cylinders falls below the specified
compressive strength by more than the values specified above, remedial
measures shall be taken as recommended by the Architect/Engineer.

3.7 CONSOLIDATION

A. Consolidation
is typically not necessary for SCC. However, the contractor shall have internal
vibrators as recommended in ACI 301 (ACI 301M) on site in case internal vibration
is needed due to delays in placement or the concrete has a lower than expected
slump flow and has to be placed to prevent the formation of a cold joint.

B. Prior approval by the Architect/Engineer shall be obtained if minimal vibration


(external or internal) is required for proper consolidation due to congested
reinforcement or space restrictions.

3.8 FINISHING

A. Concrete finishing shall be in accordance with Section 03 35 00.

3.9 CURING AND PROTECTION

A. Curing and protection of concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 308.1 [Section
03 39 00].

SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE 03 31 26-14

You might also like