ENI - IRAQ

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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
FOR CONCRETE WORKS
HAMMAR MISHRIF DGS

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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 ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Aggregates .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.5 Reinforcement ......................................................................................................................... 7
3 Proportioning and concrete characteristics ................................................................................ 8
3.1 Concrete specified strength (concrete class) .......................................................................... 8
3.2 Durability .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Consistency ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Maximum size of coarse aggregate......................................................................................... 8
3.5 Water-cementitious materials ratio .......................................................................................... 8
3.6 Mix proportioning ..................................................................................................................... 8
4 Concrete construction works........................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Blinding concrete ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Formwork ................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Reinforcement ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Joints ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Production of concrete ........................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Placing of concrete ................................................................................................................ 14
4.7 Finished surfaces................................................................................................................... 16
4.8 Concrete curing and protection.............................................................................................. 16
4.9 Tolerances ............................................................................................................................. 17
4.10 Special constructions ............................................................................................................. 17
5 In-situ checks and test ................................................................................................................. 18
5.3 Pre-placement checks ........................................................................................................... 18
5.4 Placement checks ................................................................................................................. 18
5.5 Post-placement checks ......................................................................................................... 19
5.6 Field tests .............................................................................................................................. 19
5.7 Tightness test for basins and pits .......................................................................................... 20
6 Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 21
6.3 Documentation for the material prequalification .................................................................... 21
6.4 Mix design documentation ..................................................................................................... 22
6.5 Other documentation ............................................................................................................. 23

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1 General

1.1 Definitions

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

COMPANY eni Iraq b.v

PLANT LOCATION IRAQ - ZUBAIR

PLANT LOCATION ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

FACILITY NAME NEW HAMMAR MISHRIF DGS
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SUPPLIER or VENDOR Provider of project GOODS

GOODS or SUPPLY All the equipment and material that a SUPPLIER is

required to provide COMPANY under the term of
Purchase Order
CONTRACTOR COMPANY who is awarded the contract, responsible
for carry out the whole activities described in the
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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:

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1.3.1 Project specifications

00251210DASG1A006 General Specification for Site

Preparation/Earthworks
00251210DASG1A008 General Specification for Road Works
00251210DASG3Z009 General Specification for Steelworks

1.3.2 Company Standards

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

details

1.3.3 Codes, standards and legislation

All materials, workmanship, testing and design, where applicable, shall be in accordance
with the 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/318M-08 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
ACI 360R Design of concrete slab on grade
ASTM A497 Standard specification for steel welded wire
reinforcement, deformed, for concrete
ASTM A615M Standard specification for deformed and plain carbon-
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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

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:

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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.
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
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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
2 2
psi (equal to 25 N/mm ) on cylindrical specimens, 4000 psi (equal to 28 N/mm ) 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 25 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 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.

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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
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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.

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.

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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.

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 and 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.

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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 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.

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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.

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”.

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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)

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).

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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
3
taken not less than once a day, nor less than once for 100 m of concrete, nor less than
2
once for each 500 m of surface area of slabs or walls. When the total quantity of concrete
3
with a given mixture design is less than 50 m , the strength tests may be waived by the
COMPANY if, in his judgment, adequate evidence of satisfactory strength is provided, such

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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),

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- 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,

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- types of spacers for concrete cover and formwork ties,
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- hydrocarbon resistant mastic technical data sheets,
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- 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),

- documentation of proposed batching plant or source of ready mix concrete supply,

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

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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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