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    This document provides specifications for precast concrete fence posts for Saudi Aramco. It outlines materials requirements, fabrication details, and quality standards. Concrete must have a minimum compressive strength of 28 MPa at 28 days. Reinforcement steel must meet SASO standards and be epoxy coated. Posts must be fabricated according to Standard Drawing AA-036754 and have tolerances of +/- 6 mm for cross section and +/- 38 mm for length. Quality is controlled through testing and certification of materials.

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    Materials System Specification

    09-SAMSS-098 28 February 2005


    Precast Concrete Fence Posts
    Civil Standards Committee Members
    Al-Mehthel, M.H., Chairman
    Al-Idi, S.H., Vice Chairman
    Abu-Adas, H.A.
    Abulhamayel, I.A.
    Addas, K.M.
    Al-Darwish, A.
    Al-Ismail, A.A.
    Al-Khunaini, A.M.
    Al-Moumen, A.A.
    Al-Saffar, S.A.
    Grosch, J.J.
    Kassam, E.M.

    Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards


    Table of Contents

    1 Scope............................................................. 2
    2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2
    3 References..................................................... 2
    4 Materials........................................................ 3
    5 Fabrication..................................................... 4
    6 Quality Requirements.................................... 5

    Previous Issue: 30 May 2001 Next Planned Update: 1 March 2010


    Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 5
    Primary contact: Hisham Abu-Adas on 873-2640
    Document Responsibility: Civil 09-SAMSS-098
    Issue Date: 28 February 2005
    Next Planned Update: 1 March 2010 Precast Concrete Fence Posts

    1 Scope

    This Specification together with the Purchase Order and appropriate Specification
    Sheet(s) covers the minimum requirements of materials and fabrication of precast
    concrete fence posts, intermediate posts, straining posts, and straining posts at gates and
    struts.

    2 Conflicts and Deviations

    2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
    Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
    Standard Drawings (SASDs) or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
    resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
    Manager, Consulting Services Department.

    2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
    Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
    and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
    Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

    3 References

    Material or equipment supplied to this specification shall comply with the latest edition
    of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.

    3.1 Saudi Aramco References

    Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure


    SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a
    Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
    Requirement

    Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications


    09-SAMSS-088 Aggregates for Concrete
    09-SAMSS-097 Ready- Mixed Portland Cement Concrete
    09-SAMSS-106 Epoxy Coating of Steel Reinforcing Bars

    Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing


    AA-036754 Concrete Post Details (Sheet 2 of 3)

    Page 2 of 5
    Document Responsibility: Civil 09-SAMSS-098
    Issue Date: 28 February 2005
    Next Planned Update: 1 March 2010 Precast Concrete Fence Posts

    3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

    American Concrete Institute


    ACI 318M Building Code Requirements for Reinforced
    Concrete
    ACI 517.2R-92 Accelerated Curing of Concrete at Atmospheric
    Pressure – State of the Art

    American Society for Testing and Materials


    ASTM C39-04a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of
    Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
    ASTM C150-04a Standard Specification for Portland Cement
    ASTM C309-03 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-
    Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

    3.3 Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO)


    SSA 2/1992 Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of Concrete
    SSA 143 Portland Cement, Ordinary and Rapid-Hardening
    SSA 224 Steel Fabric for Reinforcement of Concrete

    4 Materials

    4.1 General

    All materials used in the production and test units shall be the same as the
    approved samples.

    4.2 Portland Cement

    4.2.1 The cement shall be Type I Ordinary Portland Cement and shall be in
    accordance with SSA 143 and the Optional Composition Requirements
    of ASTM C150, Table 2.

    4.2.2 Mill test certificates shall be provided for each shipment of cement.
    Under no circumstances shall the source of cement be changed without
    prior written approval of Purchaser.

    4.2.3 Quality control, packaging and storage shall be in accordance with


    ASTM C150. Cement shall be stored in weather-tight buildings, bins, or
    silos which will exclude moisture.

    Page 3 of 5
    Document Responsibility: Civil 09-SAMSS-098
    Issue Date: 28 February 2005
    Next Planned Update: 1 March 2010 Precast Concrete Fence Posts

    4.3 Mixing Water

    Mixing water shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco Materials System


    Specification 09-SAMSS-097 paragraph 5.1.3.1

    4.4 Aggregates

    Aggregate shall comply with Saudi Aramco Material Specification 09-SAMSS-


    088. The maximum nominal size of the aggregate shall be 10 mm.

    4.5 Admixtures

    When used, admixtures shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco Materials


    System Specification 09-SAMSS-097 paragraph 5.1.7.

    4.6 Reinforcement

    Reinforcement steel bars shall conform to SASO SSA 2, hot-rolled, high tensile,
    deformed steel and epoxy coated per 09-SAMSS-106. These bars shall be
    acceptable under the ACI 318M specified limitation of 422 MPa (60.0 ksi).

    ACI 318M reinforcing specifications are based on ASTM metric standards.


    Design and specification variances from use of SSA 2 and SSA 224 metric
    Standard shall be considered and documented.

    5 Fabrication

    5.1 Strength

    Compressive strength of the concrete shall be a minimum of 28 MPa (4000 psi)


    at 28 days when tested in accordance with ASTM C39.

    5.2 Slump

    Concrete slump shall not exceed 75 mm.

    5.3 Curing

    Concrete shall be cured using a liquid curing compound in accordance with


    ASTM C309 "Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete."
    Steam curing may be used as an alternate in accordance with ACI 517.2R-92
    "Accelerated Curing of Concrete at Atmospheric Pressure-State of the Art."

    5.4 Details and Dimensions

    Details and dimensions shall be as shown on Standard Drawing AA-036754,


    Sheet 2 of 3.

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    Document Responsibility: Civil 09-SAMSS-098
    Issue Date: 28 February 2005
    Next Planned Update: 1 March 2010 Precast Concrete Fence Posts

    5.5 Forms

    Forms shall remain rigid during placing and compaction of the concrete, prevent
    loss of water, cement or aggregates, and yield a finished product meeting the
    specified tolerances.

    5.6 Finish

    The surface shall be smooth and free from honey-combing or blemishes.

    5.7 Tolerances

    5.7.1 The following tolerances shall apply to all the specified dimensions:
    Cross Section + 6 mm (¼ in), - 4 mm (3/16 in)
    Length + 38 mm (1-½ in), - 12 mm (½ in)

    5.7.2 Chamfer all edges, 6 mm. Tops shall be rounded.


    Exception:

    Except for the cranked tops, posts shall be of the same cross section
    throughout their length, subject to the demolding draw allowance of 4 mm.

    6 Quality Requirements

    6.1 Quality Program

    A Quality Control program which ensures compliance with this Specification


    shall be submitted for Saudi Aramco's approval prior to the start of fabrication.
    The approved program shall be adhered to by the Contractor.

    6.2 Inspection Requirements

    A test unit shall be produced for the Buyer's inspection using the forms and
    concrete mix proportions, admixtures and methods, texture, finish and strength
    that are proposed for production work. When the test is approved, the
    fabrication of the production units can proceed.

    Revision Summary
    28 February 2005 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
    reissued with editorial revisions.

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