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    The document provides specifications for different classes of concrete mixtures to be used in construction projects. Class A concrete has the highest strength and is used for heavily reinforced structures. It requires a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi. Class B concrete has lower cement content and strength requirements and is used for less reinforced structures like footings. The document also provides sample computations for estimating concrete quantities for a foundation, as well as specifications for form removal times, recommended slumps, and aggregate grading requirements.

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    Concrete Mix Specs

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    The document provides specifications for different classes of concrete mixtures to be used in construction projects. Class A concrete has the highest strength and is used for heavily reinforced structures. It requires a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi. Class B concrete has lower cement content and strength requirements and is used for less reinforced structures like footings. The document also provides sample computations for estimating concrete quantities for a foundation, as well as specifications for form removal times, recommended slumps, and aggregate grading requirements.

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    The document provides specifications for different classes of concrete mixtures to be used in construction projects. Class A concrete has the highest strength and is used for heavily reinforced structures. It requires a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi. Class B concrete has lower cement content and strength requirements and is used for less reinforced structures like footings. The document also provides sample computations for estimating concrete quantities for a foundation, as well as specifications for form removal times, recommended slumps, and aggregate grading requirements.

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    The document provides specifications for different classes of concrete mixtures to be used in construction projects. Class A concrete has the highest strength and is used for heavily reinforced structures. It requires a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi. Class B concrete has lower cement content and strength requirements and is used for less reinforced structures like footings. The document also provides sample computations for estimating concrete quantities for a foundation, as well as specifications for form removal times, recommended slumps, and aggregate grading requirements.

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    Specifications for Quantities of Concrete

    I. Class A
    All superstructures and heavily reinforced sub-structures. The important part of the
    structures included are slabs, beams, girders, columns, arch ribs, box culverts,
    reinforced abutments, retaining walls, reinforced footings, pre-cast piles and cribbing

    Mixture: (1: 2: 4)
    Portland cement: 9 bags per cu. m.
    Fine Aggregates: 0.50 cu. m + 10% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.54)
    Coarse Aggregates: 0.77 cu. m. + 5% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.68)
    Maximum water-cement ratio: 0.53
    Minimum compressive strength: 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa)
    Size of coarse aggregates: 37.5mm (1 ½ inches)
    Slump: 50-100mm (2-4 inches)

    II. Class B
    Footings, pedestals, massive pier shafts, pipe bedding and gravity walls, unreinforced or
    with only small amount of reinforcement

    Mixture: (1: 2 ½: 5)
    Portland cement: 8 bags per cu. m.
    Fine Aggregates: 0.45 cu. m + 10% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.52)
    Coarse Aggregates: 0.82 cu. m. + 5% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.73)
    Maximum water-cement ratio: 0.58
    Minimum compressive strength: 2,400 psi (16.5 MPa)
    Size of coarse aggregates: 50mm (2 inches)
    Slump: 50-100mm (2-4 inches)

    III. Class C
    Thin reinforced sections, railing and for filler in steel grid floors.

    Mixture: (1: 3:6)


    Portland cement: 9.5 bags per cu. m.
    Fine Aggregates: 0.53 cu. m + 10% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.59)
    Coarse Aggregates: 0.70 cu. m. + 5% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.68)
    Maximum water-cement ratio: 0.55
    Minimum compressive strength: 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa)
    Size of coarse aggregates: 12.5mm (1/2 inches)
    Slump: 50-100mm (2-4 inches)

    Prepared by: Engr. Christopher B. Patrimonio, MBA, MEngCE


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    IV. Class D or P
    Pre-stressed concrete structures and members

    Mixture: (1: 2: 3)
    Portland cement: 11 bags per cu. m.
    Fine Aggregates: 0.44 cu. m + 10% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.47)
    Coarse Aggregates: 0.68 cu. m. + 5% waste per cu. m. – (angular – 0.65)
    Maximum water-cement ratio: 0.49
    Minimum compressive strength: 5,000 psi (34.47 MPa)
    Size of coarse aggregates: 19mm (3/4 inches)
    Slump: 100mm (4 inches)

     Based on 40 kg of cement per bag and 21-26 L of water per cu. m.

    Compressive strength of concrete

    Days % Compressive strength


    3 40 - 50
    7 65 - 75
    14 85 - 90
    28 90 - 99

    Sample Computations

    Work description: Concrete works

    Structure: Foundation

    Quantity: 180 cu. m.

    Problem: Determine the quantity for cement, fine and coarse aggregates and water.

    Solution:

    * For Class B mixture for rounded

    a. Quantity of cement, QC
    QC = 8 x 180 = 1,440 bags

    b. Quantity of fine aggregates, QFA


    QFA = (0.45 cu. m. + 0.10 waste per cu. m.) x 180 = 99 cu. m.

    c. Quantity of coarse aggregates, QCA


    QFA = (0.82 cu. m. + 0.05 waste per cu. m.) x 180 = 156.6 cu. m.

    d. Quantity of water, QW
    QW = 26 x 180 = 4, 680 L

    Prepared by: Engr. Christopher B. Patrimonio, MBA, MEngCE


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    Masonry Works

    Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB)

    Number of CHB = area x 12.5 x 1.05 (breakage)

    Number of Cement (bags)


    4” CHB = area x 12.5 / 32
    6” CHB = area x 12.5 / 14
    8” CHB = area x 12.5 / 10

    Quantity of Sand (cu. m.) = bags of cement x 0.80

    Rebars (spacing in meters)

    Vertical Horizontal LM/SM


    0.60 0.60 3.6
    0.80 0.80 3.2
    0.80 1.00 2.8
    1.00 1.00 2.4
    1.00 1.20 2.3

    Sample Computations

    Work description: Masonry works


    Type of blocks: 6” CHB
    Quantity: 238 sq. m.
    Rebars: 0.80 m. x 0.80 m.
    Problem: Compute quantity of sand, rebars and CHB

    Solution:

    a. Quantity of sand for 6” CHB


    Cement (bags) = 238 x 12.5 / 14 = 212.5 say 213 bags
    Sand (cu. m.) = 213 x 0.08 = 17.04 say 17.5 cu. m.

    b. Quantity of rebars for 0.80 m. x 0.80 m.; LM/SM = 3.2


    Length of bar = 238 x 3.2 = 761.6 say 762 m.
    No. of bars = 762 m. x 1 bar / 6 m. = 127 pcs of 6 m. rebars

    c. Number of 6” CHB
    CHB (pcs) = 238 x 12.5 x 1.05 = 3,123.75 say 3,124 pcs

    Prepared by: Engr. Christopher B. Patrimonio, MBA, MEngCE


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    Removal of Forms and Falsework


    Minimum Percentage of
    Location Minimum Time
    Design Strength
    Centering under girders, beams frames or arches 14 days 80%
    Floor slabs 14 days 70%
    Walls 1 day 70%
    Columns 2 days 70%
    Sides of beams and all other vertical surfaces 1 day 70%

    Recommended Slumps for Various Types of Concrete Construction


    Slump, cm
    Types of Construction
    Maximum Minimum
    Reinforced foundation walls and footings 8 2
    Plain footings, caissons, and substructure wall 8 2
    Beams and reinforced walls 10 2
    Building columns 10 2
    Pavements and slabs 8 2
    Mass concrete 8 2

    Grading Requirements for Fine Aggregates


    Sieve Mass Percent Passing
    9.5 mm (3/8 in) 100
    4.75 mm (No.4) 95-100
    2.36 mm (No.8) -
    1.18 mm (No.16) 45-80
    0.600 mm (No.30) -
    0.300 mm (No.50) 5-30
    0.150 mm (No.100) 0-10
    0.075 mm (No. 200) 3 maximum

    Grading Requirements for Coarse Aggregates


    Standard Alternate US
    Class A Class B Class C Class P Class Seal
    mm Standard
    63 2-1/2" 100
    50 2" 100 95-100
    37.5 1-1/2" 95-100 100
    25 1" - 35-70 100 95-100
    19 3/4" 35-70 - 100 95-100 -
    12.5 1/2" - 10-30 90-100 - 25-60
    9.5 3/8" 10-30 - 40-70 20-55 -
    4.75 No.4 0-5 0-5 0-15 0-10 0-10
    0.075 No.200 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1

    Prepared by: Engr. Christopher B. Patrimonio, MBA, MEngCE


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    Classes and Uses of Concrete

    CLASS A: All superstructures and heavily reinforced substructures. For slabs, beams, girders, arch
    ribs, box culvert, reinforced footings, precast piles and cribbing.
    CLASS B: Footings, pedestals, massive pier shafts, pipe bedding, and gravity walls, unreinforced or
    with only a small amount of reinforcement.
    CLASS C: Thin reinforced sections, railings, and for filler in steel grid floors.
    CLASS P: Pre-stressed concrete structures and members.
    Seal: Concrete deposited in water

    Composition and Strength of Concrete for Use in Structures


    Minimum
    Designated
    Compressive
    Size of
    Minimum Maximum Strength of 150
    Consistency Coarse
    Cement Water - mm X 300 mm
    Range in Aggregates,
    Class Content Per Cement Ratio Concrete
    Slump mm Square
    m3 Kg (bag*) Kg/Kg Cylinder
    (inch) Opening, Std.
    Specimen at 28
    mm
    days
    MN/m2(PSI)
    50-100 37.5-4.75 20.7
    A 364 (9.1) 0.53
    (2-4) (1 1/2”-No.4) (3,000)
    50-100 50 - 4.75 16.5
    B 320(8.0) 0.58
    (2-4) (2”-No.4) (2,400)
    50-100 12.5-4.75 20.7
    C 380 (9.5) 0.55
    (2-4) (1/2”-No.4) (3,000)
    100max. 19.0-4.75 37.7
    P 440(11) 0.49
    (4)max (3/4”-No.4) (5,000)
    100-200 25 - 4.75 20.7
    Seal 380 (9.5) 0.58
    (4-8) (1”-No.4) (3,000)

    Prepared by: Engr. Christopher B. Patrimonio, MBA, MEngCE

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