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֍ TYPE OF CONCRETE։
1.Ready Mix

2.Dry Mix

3.Self Compact Concrete

4.Pre-cast Concrete

5.Stamed Concrete

6.Shotcrete

֍ TYPE OF BLOCK։
1.Block Concrete

2.Block Jarash

3.Inside Foam Block

4.Isolated Foam Block

5.Solid

6.Somosh

7.Fire Rated 2Hrs

8.Tiles

9.Two Side Open Block

10. Black Block

11.Curvestone

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Vision

Haif aspires to be recognized as one of the largest national companies in its


fields, with quality of management and professionalism throughout the
kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the district and the world.

Mission

Work to create superior values for the respected clients and community
through delivering the best quality products and services. Sustain its growth
to provide our stakeholders with unlimited support for achieving their
prosperity and wellbeing.

Haif is committed to rank its clients as a top priority. Ensuring the completion
of projects based on world's class standards and that all divisions work
collectively to expand the company's products and services and open new
branches, delivering best solutions to meet the market demands in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the district and the world.

Strategy

We are committed to make our clients top priority, also, to ensure the
completion of our projects based on highest & latest International standards,
working collectively with all divisions of the company & its subsidiaries.

We are looking forward to expanding our services, and opening new branches
to deliver better solutions to meet our clients & market demands in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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"Our message in Haif Company is to be aware that the
quality of products and services offered by the utmost
importance to its success to the satisfaction of its
customers and therefore is committed to providing
products and services provided by and in accordance
with the highest standards of quality.

The Company undertakes to maintain the quality


certificate obtained by ensuring full satisfaction to its
customers on to meet all their needs in accordance
with the specifications and conditions agreed and
recruit talent from expirienced staff and subjecting
them to training courses continuously and identify the
function of each individual monitor performance and
measured periodically.

And require the conservative philosophy of the company to


ensure application of the quality policy followed and
implemented by all of our employees, we strive staff and
administrators to work and contribute in this system to
archieve the satisfaction of our customers, which is our
focus and our attention.

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It is our great pleasure to present to you Haif Ready Mix Southern Region Company Profile.

Haif Ready Mix Concrete Plant is located at Abu Arish Road, Jizan since 2005. Our batching plant
has a maximum production capacity of 1500m3 per day. We also have our own laboratory to test and
control concrete components and products.

We are well equipped with calibrated apparatuses and equipment which are manned by our well
trained and qualified engineers and personnel.

AGGREGATES, CEMENT AND WATER INFORMATION

 Tests of coarse and fine Aggregates before delivery and from stockpiles are being done on a
routine basis using currently validated ASTM standard test methods.

 To check the variations on the production of coarse aggregates, sieve analysis tests are being
conducted using the current ASTM C-33 test and specification requirements.

 Crushed aggregates 3/4” and 1/2” fractions are coming from one (1) crusher Plant located at
Al – Ardah 45 kms. from the Batching Plant.

 For Coarse Aggregates Blending and Sieve Analysis.

 The source of sand is from Khoba and Al – Ardah

 For fine aggregates, Sieve analysis is being done to check its graduation and Fineness
Modulus.

 For sand sieve analysis and sand equivalent, organic impurities, specific gravity and
absorption tests together with Los Angeles Abrasion Tests and Clay Lumps are being done.

 Cement with Type-I and Type-V are coming from the southern cement factories in Jizan.

 Water is available and in abundance in Abu Arish areas which are of good qualities thus
making it suitable for concrete.

CONCRETE DESIGN MIXES

 The current AC1 211.1.91 and AC1 318 are the standards we are using in designing our
concrete mixes.

METHODS OF BATCHING CONCRETE Plants MEV and JUSTUS Italian. It has a maximum
capacity of 120m3 / hour.

 The batching of concrete is in an automatic and semi-automatic manner (computerized –


digital scales) and is being done by two (2) Batching

 Both plants have separate bins for crushed coarse aggregate fraction and sand which directly
feed them to weighting conveyor and after proper weighting, sends them to the main conveyor
which loads them into the truck mixer.

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 Both plants have separate bins for crushed coarse aggregate fraction and sand which
directly feed them to weighting conveyor and after proper weighting, sends them to the main
conveyor which loads them into the truck mixer.

 Cement is being weighted at a separate bin with a weighting scale and water gauge is also
located in front of the operator connected to the water pump sending to truck mixer at a
regulated volume.

 The correct quantity of admixtures is dispensed by standard dispensers, one (1) unit for
each batching plant.
 All concrete components are weighted and fed simultaneously to the truck mixer based on
the delivery ticket issued to the driver, to be mixed into a homogenous mixture wherein after
the quantity are checked, proceeds directly to the customer’s pouring site.
 Copies of the annual periodic in-house scale calibrations for all weighting scales and
gauges for both Batching Plant and a copy of the recent compression testing machine
certificate of calibration from House of Measurement – Jeddah.

METHODS OF DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT

 Concrete mixes are being delivered by 30.0 transit mixers with a capacity ranging from 8m 3
to 11m3 from flat and uphill roads respectively.
 Placement of concrete can be done directly by the mixers long chute and/or by six (6)
concrete pump trucks, with boom of 42.0 and 36 meters long (3.0 with 42.0m and 3.0 with
36.0m)

CONCRETE ADMIXTURES AND ADDITIVES

 Fosroc / Fosam are our main supplier of concrete admixtures.


 We use these admixtures for concrete according to the specifications of mix design.
 Retarder Conplast 264 ASTM C494 Type B and D
 Superplasticiser with Retarder Conplast 423 ASTM C494 Type G.
 Superplasticiser Conplast 337 ASTM C494 Type F and G.
 Superplasticiser Conplast 430 ASTM type F.
 Concrete integral waterproofing admixtures Conplast X421.
 Most of these admixtures are also acting as water reducing agents, thus adding strength
and durability to the placed concrete.

OTHERS

 Slump cone, concrete cube and cylinder molds shall also be provided if properly requested.
 Compressive strength tests for concrete cube and cylinder samples are given for free to the
customers.

If you have any question and additional information requirement, please feel free to get in touch
with us. We sincerely hope to finalize contract with your company / establishment

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MOC General Specifications November 1998

PART FIVE: CONCRETE, STEEL AND STRUCTURES

SECTION 5.01 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

5.01.1 DESCRIPTION. Portland Cement concrete shall consist of a mixture of Portland cement, fine
aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, proportioned and mixed, transported, placed, consolidated and finished
as specified in these General Specifications and the Special Specifications. Admixtures, when used, in
Portland cement concrete shall be as specified in these General Specifications and the Special Specifications.

Concrete for each portion of the work shall be of the Class, minimum cement content in kilograms per cubic
meter, twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength or minor concrete, all as shown on the plans, as specified
in these General Specifications or the Special Specifications. When directed, concrete work shall conform to
the provisions of the “GUIDE FOR CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION IN THE GULF REGION”, Special Publication No.
31; published by the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA).

TABLE 5.01-1 CONCRETE CLASS DESIGNATIONS


Min. Cement Alternate
Specified Min. Compressive Designated Coarse
Content Coarse
Class Strength at 28 Days Aggregate Size
(Kg./Cu.M) Aggregate Size

A 335 210kg./sq.cm. A-50mm (2”) B


B 310 170kg./sq.cm. B-62.5 (2 ½”) A
C 375 250kg./sq.cm. C-25mm (1”) D
D 375 250kg./sq.cm. D-19mm. (3/4”) -
E 375 280kg./sq.cm. D-19mm. (3/4”) -
K 390 315kg./sq.cm. D-19mm. (3/4”) -
S 410 350kg./sq.cm. D-19mm. (3/4”) -

Concrete for minor structures, when designated on the plans as minor concrete, shall conform to the
requirements of Subsection 5.03.9, “Concrete for Minor Structures” in these General Specifications.

No-Fines and Cyclopean Concrete when designated on the plans are permitted by the General or Special
specifications shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 5.01.7, “No-Fines and Cyclopean Concrete” in
these General Specifications.

The cement content in kilograms per cubic meter for concrete in structures or portions of structures, unless
otherwise specified in these General Specifications of the Special Specifications, shall conform to the
following:

1. Bridges and roof section of exposed top of R.C. box culverts – 375 minimum, 450 maximum.
2. Other portions of R.C. box culverts – 335 minimum, 450 maximum.
3. Pre-stressed Members 375 minimum.
4. Sealing Concrete 310 minimum.
5. Minor Structures 310 minimum.

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The exact cement content for concrete in structures shall be within the range stated and determined from
mix design testing and the compressive strength shown on the plans or specified in the special specifications.

The contractor shall perform all required mix design testing.

5.01.2 MATERIALS

5.01.2.1 Portland Cement. Cement shall be either Types I, II M, II or V conforming to the requirements
specified in ASTM C150 or Type IP (MS) conforming to AASHTO M-240. Only one type and brand shall be
used by any individual structural member. Mixing of types or brands shall not be permitted.

Cement shall originate from manufacturers approved by the Engineer and shall be accompanied by a
Certificate of compliance and/or a laboratory test certificate furnished by the manufacturer. Portland
cement shall be tested as stated in MRDTM 504 and shall have a compressive strength off standard cement
mortar samples in accordance with ASTM C-150 or AASHTO M-240. The Engineer reserves the right to order
a retest of the cement at any time.

Approval of cement quality shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to fabricate concrete of the
specified strength. The contractor shall bear all costs in connection with the Certificate of Compliance and
laboratory tests. When factory tests or field tests, completed subsequent to the original approval tests, show
that the cement does not comply with the specifications, the entire lot from which the sample was taken will
be rejected and the Contractor shall immediately remove the rejected material from the site and replace it
with cement which meets the required specifications.

Storage capacity shall be sufficient to meet the concrete production requirements for thirty (30) working
days unless in the option of the Engineer, the supply from the manufacturer is so limited that more storage
capacity is necessary. Cement shall be stored in moisture-proof storage sheds. Sacked cement shall be piled
to permit access for tally, inspection and identification. Neither stale, caked, nor reclaimed or re-sacked
cement shall be used. The Contractor shall not store cement in areas subject to flooding.

Cement remaining in bulk storage at the mill, prior to shipment, for more than six (6) months or cement
stored in bags in local storage by the Contractor or a vendor for more than three (3) months after shipment
from the mill, may be re-tested before use and will be rejected if it fails to meet any of the requirements of
these specifications.

5.01.2.2 AGGREGATE

Aggregate shall be free from lay coating, clay balls and other extraneous materials. Aggregate shall be of
such character that it is possible to produce workable concrete meeting all specified requirements. It shall
not contain materials which may adversely attack the reinforcement or materials in such a form or quantity
to reduce the strength and durability of the concrete. If the aggregate is found to be deleterious or
potentially deleterious, as the terms are used in ASTM C-289, the Contractor may offer to furnish a mineral
admixture in an attempt to utilize the aggregate source, and the performance of the selected mineral
admixture shall be tested following the ASTM C-441 prior to the final approval of the Engineer.

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5.01.2.2.1 FINE AGGREGATE

Fine concrete aggregate shall conform to AASHTO M6 and shall consist of natural, manufactured or
combinations of sand. Fine aggregate shall be thoroughly and uniformly washed unless otherwise approved
by the Engineer.

Fine concrete aggregate shall meet the following requirements. Deleterious substances such as, but not
limited to, pyrites, coal, or micas shall not exceed two percent (2%) by weight.

Fineness Modulus, AASHTO M6 2.30 to 3.10


Sodium Sulfate Souundness, 10 Maximum
MRDTM 311, 5 Cycles, Percent Loss
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles 1 Maximum
MRDTM 312
Test for Organic Impurities, MRDTM 315 Lighter than Standard 75
Sand Equivalent, MRDTM 313 Minimum
Potential Cement – Aggregate Reactivity, Innocuous
ASTM C289, as supplemented by ASTM C227

Fine aggregate shall meet the following requirements when tested by MRDTM 204:

TABLE 5.01-2 CONCRETE FINE AGGREGATE GRADATIONS

Percent Passing by
SIEVE SIZE
Weight
9.5mm (3/8”) 100
4.75mm (No. 4) 95 – 100
1.18mm (No. 16) 45 – 80
0.300mm. (No. 50) 10 – 30
0.150mm (No. 100) 2 – 10
0.075mm. (No. 200) 0–4

If the fineness modulus varies by more than two-tenths (0.2) from the value assumed in the concrete mix
design, the use of such fine aggregate shall be discontinued until suitable adjustments can be made in the
mix proportions to compensate for the difference in gradation.

In addition to the above and when directed by the Engineer, fine aggregate shall be tested in accordance
with MRDTM 303 for determination of Total Moisture content and MRDTM 306 for Surface Moisture.

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50.1.2.2.2 COARSE AGGREGATE

Coarse concrete aggregate shall conform to AASHTO M80 and shall consist of gravel, crushed gravel or
crushed stone. Coarse aggregate shall not contain materials such as iron pyrites, coal, mica, laminated
materials, or other materials which may adversely affect the strength and durability of the concrete.

Coarse concrete aggregate shall meet the following requirements:

Sodium Sulfate Soundness, 12 Maximum


MRDTM 311, 5 Cycles, Percent Loss
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles 1 Maximum
AASHTO T12, Percent
Soft Fragments and Shale, AASHTO M80, 5 Maximum
Percent
Flakiness Index MRDTTM 423, Percent 15
Potential Cement Aggregate Reactivity, Innocuous
ASTM C289, as supplemented by ASTM 227

Coarse concrete aggregate shall meet the following gradation requirements when tested in accordance with
MRDTM 204 and shall be uniformly graded within the following limits:

TABLE 5.01-3 CONCRETE COARSE AGGREGATE GRADATIONS

PERCENT PASSING

Size A Size B Size C Size D


SIEVE SIZE Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate
50mm. 62.5mm. 25mm. 19mm.
62.5mm. (2 ½”) - 100 - -
50mm. (2”) 100 95-100 - -
37.5mm. (1 ½”) 95-100 - - -
25mm. (1”) - 35-70 100 -
19mm. (3/4”) 35-70 - 95-100 100
12.5mm. (1/2”) - 10-30 - 90-100
9.5mm. (3/8”) 10-30 - 20-55 40-70
4.75mm. (No. 4) 0-5 0-5 0-10 0-15
2.36mm. (No. 8) - - 0-5 0-5
0.075mm. (No. 200) 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1

In addition to the above and when directed by the Engineer, coarse aggregate shall be tested in accordance
with MRDTM 303 for determination of Total Moisture content, MRDTM 304 for Specific gravity and
Absorption and MRDTM 308 for Unit Mass and Voids in Aggregates.

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5.01.2.2. COMBINED AGGREGATE

Approved Coarse aggregate and fine concrete aggregate in each batch of concrete shall be combined in
proportions as approved by the Engineer.

The combined concrete aggregate gradation used in the work shall be as specified, except that when
approved by the Engineer, as Size C coarse aggregate shall be used for curbs, handrails, parapets, posts and
other similar sections or members with reinforcement spacing too close to permit proper placement and
consolidation of the concrete. Changes from one gradation to another shall not be made during the progress
of the work unless approved by the Engineer; and shall meet the following requirements for the combined
aggregate:

1. Materials passing the 200 sieve by weight - 3% Max.


2. Water-soluble Chlorides, MRDTM 319 - 0.04% Max.
3. Water-soluble Sulfates, MRDTM 318
a. Pre-stressed Concrete - 0.5% Max.
b. Reinforced Concrete - 1.0% Max.
c. Non-reinforced Concrete - 2.0%

The water soluble chlorides and sulfates limits specified in the fine and coarse aggregate individually are
subject to the following overriding requirement:

The total water-soluble chloride content (AASHTO T260) in any mix from all sources, including any chloride
present in other materials and the mixing water, shall not exceed the following limits as a percentage of the
weight of cement in the mix.

1. Reinforced concrete in humid environments - 0.10%


and exposed to chloride
2. Reinforced concrete in humid environment - 0.15%
but not exposed to chloride
3. Pre-stressed concrete - 0.06%

In case of any likeliness of alkali reactivity the following further tests shall be conducted as soon as
practicable after the Contract is awarded to the Contractor.

1. Potential Reactivity tests.


a. Gel Pat Test (National Building Studies, research Paper No. 14)
b. ASTM Test C289 – Standard test Method for Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity of
Aggregates (Chemical Method)
c. ASTM test C227 – Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali – Silica reactivity of
Aggregates (Mortar Bar Method)
2. Shrinkage

The properties of the aggregates shall be such that the Drying Shinkage of concrete prepared
and tested in accordance with the United Kingdom Building Research Station Digest No. 35
(Second Series) shall not exceed forty –five thousandths percent (0.045%)

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The initial Drying Shrinkage of all the proposed concrete mixes prepared and tested in
accordance with BS 1881 shall not exceed six hundredths percent (0.06%).

1. Reactivity

Aggregate for use in concrete or mortar that will be subject to vetting, extended exposure to
humid atmosphere, or contact with moist ground, shall not contain any materials that are
deleterious reactive with the alkalis in the cement, or any which may be additionally present in
the aggregate and mixing water or water in contact with the concrete or mortar, in amounts
sufficient to cause excessive localized or general expansion of concrete or mortar.

Under no circumstances shall the Contractor use Dacite Andesite, hyalites, Opal Cherts or turfs.

Coarse and fine aggregate shall be tested for reactivity potential in accordance with the methods
listed above and shall satisfy the various criteria given for innocuous aggregate in the foregoing
standards.

It shall be noted that the above involve a testing period of eight (8) to twenty-one (21) weeks.

2. Petrographic examination and description, including approximate composition, ASTM C295.

The above additional tests may be waived only with the written approval of the Materials and
Research Department of the Ministry, where evidence can be produced that satisfactory test
results are already available for materials originating from the same sources with those to be
used.

5.01.2.3 WATER

All sources of water for use with cement shall be approved by the Engineer. If at any time during
construction the water from an approved source becomes unsatisfactory, the Contractor will be required to
provide satisfactory water from some other source.

Water shall be free from injurious quantities of oil, alkali, vegetable matter and salt. The water shall be
reasonably clear and shall contain not more than twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) total solids and
organic matter when tested in accordance with MRDTM 514.

If the specific conductance is less than fifteen hundred (1500) microns per centimeter, the total solids
content requirement may be waived. Water for washing aggregate, mixing and curing shall contain no
chlorides as CI, nor sulfates as exceeding the values of the type of work as follows:

Chlorides
Type of Work (Parts per Sulfates
Million)
Non-reinforced Concrete 2000 1500
Conventionally Reinforced 500 1000
Pre-stressed Concrete 500 10000

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Mortar prepared with water submitted by the Contractor for the test shall show no marked change in time
of set, no indication of unsoundness and a reduction of not more than ten percent (10%) in mortar strength
when compared with mortar made with water of known satisfactory quality.

5.01.2.4 ADMIXTURES

Admixtures to use in concrete shall conform to the requirements specified in these specifications and as
approved by the Engineer. The Contractor may offer to furnish admixtures at his own expense when
admixtures are not specified. The Engineer shall consider the offer and approved or disapproved the use.

Chemical and air entraining admixtures containing chlorides as determined by ASTM Designation C1152 shall
not be used in reinforced or pre-stressed concrete.

Calcium chloride shall not be used in concrete containing any embedded metals, including reinforcing steel,
unless otherwise specified.

If more than one admixture is to be used, such admixtures shall be compatible in combination as used in the
concrete.

Admixtures shall conform to the following test requirements:

1. Chemical admixtures AASHTO M194


2. Air Entraining Admixtures AASHTO M154
3. Calcium Chloride AASHTO M144s
4. Mineral Admixtures ASTM Designation C618

Loss on ignition shall not exceed four percent (4%)

All admixtures to be used in the work shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance signed by a
responsible representative of the manufacturer.

The contractor will be permitted to use admixture conforming to the requirements in AASHTO M194 for
Type A – Water reducing, Type B – Set-retarding, or Type C – Water reducing and retarding Type F – water
reducing, high range and Type G – Water reducing high range and retarding to facilitate the work, subject to
the following:

 When concrete is designated by compressive strength, no reduction in the minimum


required cement will be allowed.

 When the required use of air entraining admixture is specified or ordered by the engineer,
the air entraining agent shall be used in amounts required to produce a concrete having the
specified air content as determined by MRDTM 519 or MRDTM 521.

 Optional use of air entraining admixture will be permitted in the amounts which will result in
concrete with an air content not exceeding four percent (4%). The contractor shall include
the air entraining admixture and air content as specified in these General Specifications.

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When the use of the of mineral admixtures is specified or their use is approved by the Engineer, the
minimum amount of admixture and type of Portland Cement will be specified or ordered. If the minimum
amounts are not specified, the concrete shall be proportioned to conform to the following criteria based on
series of trial mixes:

1. Concrete shall contain the specified cement content using Type IP (MS) conforming to Subsection
5.01.2, “Materials” in these General Specifications.

2. The concrete shall contain the specified cement content consisting of not less than eighty-five
percent (85%) Type II-M in addition to not less than fifteen percent (15%) by weight of approved
mineral admixture conforming to the requirements of ASTM C618, except Type C mineral admixture
will not be permitted in conjunction with alkali-silica reactive aggregate, as determined in Paragraph
5.01.2.2 “Aggregate” in these General Specifications.

3. High range admixtures shall comply with the special procedures contained in Sub-paragraph
5.01.3.1.2, “High Range Water – Reducing Admixtures” in these General Specifications.

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Engr. Muaddi Saeed Al-Ali
Technical Director
Email: [email protected]
Mobile : +996549697505

Engr. Nouraldin Awad Al Karim


Production Incharge
Email: [email protected]
Mobile : +996500025991

Engr. Ghurom Said Al Qahtani


Adminstive Director Of The Southern Area
Email: [email protected]
Mobile : 059141141---0536698998

Ahmed Fouad
Accountant
Email: [email protected]
Mobile : +9960500026318

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