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SECTION 03300
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CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Portland cement cast-in-place concrete.

DESCRIPTION

B. Dry pack bedding mortar.

C. Concrete Accessories

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 02511 Concrete Sidewalks and Curbs. .

DATE JOB/EWO

B. Section 03100 Concrete Formwork.

C. Section 03200 Concrete Reinforcement.

REV.
NO.

D. Section 03345 Concrete Finishing.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER E. Section 03370 Concrete Curing.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ F. Section 03600 Grout.

PROJECT
ENGINEER
G. Section 05300 Metal roof panel
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED H. Section 05800 Expansion Control.

_ __________ I. Section 07920 Sealant and Caulking.

DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
J. Section 01352 LEED Requirements
________________
DATE: _________ K. Section 01524 Construction Waste Management
OPERATIONS

______________ 1.03 REFERENCES

DATE:_________

A. SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES)

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of

Concrete Structures.
Date:
By:

Q-005 Concrete Foundation.

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

Q-009 Concrete Retaining Walls

REVISION CERTIFICATION

M-100 Saudi Aramco Building Code

SECTION 03300

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B. SAUDI ARAMCO Materials System Specification (SAMSS).

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09-SAMSS-097 Ready Mix Portland Cement Concrete

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09-SAMSS-088 Aggregates for Concrete

C. Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO)

DESCRIPTION

117 Standard Specification for tolerances for

concrete construction and materials.

SSA 143 Portland Cement, Ordinary and Rapid-

Hardening

SSA 278/1982 Method of Test for Concrete Aggregate

DATE JOB/EWO

D. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

211.1 Standard Practice for Selecting

Proportions for Normal, Heavy weight
REV.
NO.

and Mass Concrete

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 301 Standard Specifications for Structural
__ ________ _
Concrete.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT 303R Guide to Cast-in-Place Architectural
ENGINEER
Concrete Practice.
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED
304R Guide for Measuring, Mixing,
Transporting and Placing Concrete.
_ __________
DATE: ________
304.2R Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
305R Hot Weather Concreting
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS 309R Guide for Consolidation of Concrete

______________
DATE:_________ 311.4 Guide for Concrete Inspection
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

318M Building Code Requirements for

EDSD

Reinforced Concrete
E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Date:
By:

C31 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

the Field.
REVISION CERTIFICATION

C33 Concrete Aggregates.

SECTION 03300

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C39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength

of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.
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C94 Ready-Mixed Concrete.

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C143 Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete.

C150 Specifications for Portland Cement.

DESCRIPTION

C172 Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete.

C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed

Concrete by the Pressure Method.

C260 Test Method for Air-Entraining Admixtures for

Concrete.
DATE JOB/EWO

C494 Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.

C496 Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of

Cylindrical Concrete Specimens.
REV.
NO.

D1752 Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber and

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER Cork Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving
__ ________ _
and Structural Construction.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT E329 Specification for Agencies Engaged in the
ENGINEER
Testing and/or Inspection Agencies as used in
____________
DATE ______ Construction.
CERTIFIED
1.04 SUBMITTALS
_ __________
DATE: ________
A. Submit under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Documents.
________________
DATE: _________ B. Design Mix: Submit to the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative a
OPERATIONS design mix for each class of concrete as follows:
______________
DATE:_________
1. Prior to placing concrete, submit design mixes for each
class and type of concrete, certifying that proposed
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

concrete ingredients and proportions will result in

EDSD

concrete mix meeting specified requirements. Include

the following data:
Date:
By:

- Minimum sacks of cement per cubic meter;

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

- Maximum water content per sack of cement;

REVISION CERTIFICATION

- Percent of air-entrained - by volume;

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- Maximum nominal coarse aggregate size;

CERT

- Weights of aggregate in saturated surface-dry

condition;
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- Design slump; and

- Admixture type and gram per cubic meter.

DESCRIPTION

2. Include for each class and type of concrete as many

mix designs as there are combinations of different
ingredients or types of ingredients anticipated to cover
requirements of the work.

3. Establish mix designs through a SAUDI ARAMCO

approved design laboratory.
DATE JOB/EWO

C. Test Reports: Submit to the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative

test reports of concrete compression, air content, and slump
tests within twenty four hours after completion of each test.
REV.
NO.

D. Certificates: Submit to the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 1. Manufacturer’s certification that materials meet
__ ________ _
specification requirements.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT 2. Ready-mix delivery tickets.
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ 3. Mill Test Certificate for each shipment of cement.
CERTIFIED
E. Submit documents as applicable in accordance with ACI 301-
_ __________ section 4.1.2, section 5.1.2 and as required under 09-SAMSS-
DATE: ________
097.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
F. LEED Submittals:
________________
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS 1. Product Data for Credit MR 4.1 and Credit MR 4.2: For products
______________
having recycled content, documentation indicating percentages
DATE:_________ by weight of postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content
with manufacturer's document verifying the recycled contents.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

Include statement indicating costs for each product having

EDSD

recycled content.
Date:
By:

2. Product Data for Credit MR 5.1 and Credit MR 5.2: For products
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

regionally (500 miles or 800 kms) extracted, processed &

manufactured, documentation indicating 1) cost of each regional
REVISION CERTIFICATION

material or product; 2) location of point of raw material extraction

and distance from the project site; and 3) location of material or
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product manufacturer and the distance from the project site.

Include manufacturer's document verifying the location and
CERT

distance of the raw material extraction and manufacturer.

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1.05 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Submit under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract

Documents.
DESCRIPTION

B. Accurately record actual locations of embedded utilities and

components which are concealed from view.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform work in accordance with ACI 301 except as modified

by ACI-318M, SAES-Q-001 and 09-SAMSS-097.
DATE JOB/EWO

B. Conform to ACI 305R when concreting during hot weather.

C. All testing, including requests and reports, are the responsibility

of the Contractor, or a SAUDI ARAMCO approved agency
REV.
NO.

employed by the Contractor.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 1.07 FIELD SAMPLES
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ A. Provide under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract

PROJECT Documents.
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ 1.08 COORDINATION
CERTIFIED
A. Coordinate work under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract
_ __________ Documents.
DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
B. Coordinate the placement of joint devices with erection of
________________
concrete formwork and placement of form accessories.
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS C. Coordinate with precast members shop drawings.

______________
DATE:_________ PART 2 - PRODUCTS
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

2.01 CONCRETE MATERIALS

EDSD

A. All materials shall conform to 09-SAMSS-097 and as follows.

Date:
By:

B. Cement: For all concrete below grade, use Sulphate resistant

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

Portland Cement, ASTM C150, Type- V.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

For concrete above grade and lean concrete use Ordinary

Portland Cement ASTM C150 Type I unless noted otherwise
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on drawings. Any variation shall be prior approved by SAUDI

ARAMCO. All bagged cement shall be clearly marked with
CERT

name of manufacturer. Any bag varying more than 3% shall be

rejected.
ENG’G

C. Aggregates: Conform to 09-SAMSS-088, SASO SSA

278/1982 and SAUDI ARAMCO approval.

1. Fine: ASTM C33. Sand shall be clean, hard, durable,

DESCRIPTION

uncoated grains, free from deleterious substances.

2. Coarse: ASTM C33. Aggregate shall be crushed

stone, gravel or other approved inert material having
clean, hard, durable, uncoated particles. Maximum size
aggregate shall be as follows:

a. Footings, Slabs on ground and unreinforced

DATE JOB/EWO

concrete: ASTM C33, Gradation 467 (37.5 mm

to 4.75 mm).

b. Other concrete: ASTM C33, Gradation 57 (25

REV.
NO.

mm to 4.75 mm).
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER C. Water: Potable per 09-SAMSS-097
__ ________ _
D. Recycled Content of Products: Provide aggregate
 DATE: ________ products with an average recycled content so

PROJECT postconsumer recycled content plus on-half of
ENGINEER
preconsumer recycled content in not less than 30
____________
DATE ______ percent.
CERTIFIED
2.02 ADMIXTURES

_ __________ A. Air-entraining: Conforming to ASTM C260

DATE: ________

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
B. Water Reducing: Conforming to ASTM C494, high range water
________________
reducers type F or G can be used depending upon the temperature,
DATE: _________ humidity and wind conditions at the time of placement, to achieve and
OPERATIONS maintain the desired workability.
______________
DATE:_________
C. Calcium Chloride or Admixtures containing chloride salts shall not be
used.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

D. Administering of the Admixtures shall be by means of automatic

weighing at batching plants only.
Date:
By:

E. Coloring admixtures for concrete for underground duct banks shall be in

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

accordance with SAES-Q-001 Section 15.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

F. All admixtures shall be as approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.

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G. For every 1 cu.m. of concrete mix, add 10 liters of inhibitor anti-

corrosion as per SAMSS.
CERT
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2.03 ACCESSORIES

A. Epoxy Bonding Agent: For bonding new concrete to existing

concrete use Sika’s Sikador Hi-Mod; Adhesive Engineering
DESCRIPTION

Company’s Concresive 1001-LPL or 1170; Master Builder’s

Brutem 17, or approved equal.

B. Vapor Barrier: A minimum thickness of 0.15mm (6 Mils)

polyethylene sheet.

C. Non-Shrink Grout: Conform to Section 03600.

DATE JOB/EWO

D. Dry-pack Mortar: Dry pack mortar shall be composed of one

part Portland Cement, two parts sand with sufficient water that
a mass of mortar tightly squeezed in the hand will retain its
shape but will crumble when distributed.
REV.
NO.

E. Inserts: As shown in Contract Drawings and coated in

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER accordance with SAES-Q-001, para 6.3.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ 2.04 JOINT DEVICES AND FILLER MATERIALS

PROJECT
ENGINEER
Refer to Sections 03100, 05800 & 07920.
____________
DATE ______

CERTIFIED
2.05 CONCRETE MIX – PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENT

_ __________ A. Measuring, mixing and delivery of concrete shall be in accordance with

DATE: ________
09-SAMSS-097
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
B. Proportioning shall comply with the requirements of 09-SAMSS-097.
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS C. All structural concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of

______________ 27.6 Mpa (3000 psi) at 28 days. Lean Concrete beneath foundation,
DATE:_________
where specified on Contract Drawings, shall have a minimum
compressive strength of 14.0 MPa (2000 PSI) at 28 days. For water
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

retaining-structures minimum compressive strength shall be 34.5 Mpa

EDSD

(5000 psi)
Date:

D. Chemical Admixture: Quantity, preparation and mixing shall comply

By:

with the manufacturer’s directions for use at temperatures when

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

concrete will be placed. Calcium chloride shall not be used.

REVISION CERTIFICATION

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E. Air Entrainment: Determine air content in accordance with ACI

301, Section 4, Table 4.2.2.4.
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F. Consolidation: Comply with ACI 301 Section 5.3.2.5.

ENG’G

G. Hot Weather Concreting: Comply with ACI 305R.

H. Joints: Comply with ACI 301, Section 5.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
DESCRIPTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Verify site condition under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract

Documents.

B. Verify requirements for concrete cover over reinforcement.

C. Verify that anchors, seats, plates, reinforcement and other items to be

DATE JOB/EWO

cast into concrete are accurately placed, positioned securely, and will
not cause hardship in placing concrete. Use wooden templates for
accurately positioning anchor bolts, if required by SAUDI ARAMCO.
REV.
NO.

3.02 PREPARATION
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER A. Perform preparation work in accordance with ACI 301 and as modified
__ ________ _
by SAES-Q-001.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT B. Bonding New Concrete to Existing Concrete: Thoroughly clean and
ENGINEER
roughen existing concrete to a full amplitude of 6mm by sand blasting or
____________
DATE ______
other methods approved by the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative.
Clean & wet the concrete surface immediately before placing new
CERTIFIED
concrete.
_ __________
DATE: ________ C. Thoroughly compact the sub-grade in accordance with Section 02200.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 3.03 PLACING CONCRETE
________________
DATE: _________
A. Place concrete in accordance with SAES-Q-001, ACI 301 and ACI 304.
OPERATIONS

______________ B. Place vapor barrier per SAES-Q-001 unless otherwise noted on

DATE:_________
Contract Drawing. Repair vapor barrier damaged during placement of
reinforcement. Repair with vapor barrier material. Lap over damaged
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

areas minimum 150 mm and seal watertight. Wet the surface of lean
EDSD

concrete beneath foundations just prior to concrete placement where

lean concrete is specified on Contract Drawings.
Date:
By:

C. Install joint devices in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and

SAUDI ARAMCO approval.
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

D. Place concrete continuously between predetermined expansion, control,

REVISION CERTIFICATION

and construction joints.

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E. Place floor slabs in saw cut pattern. Monolithic pours shall not exceed
100 sq. meters and shall be as nearly square as feasible. Construction
CERT

joints shall be located accordingly.

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F. Provide vertical V-notch type contraction joints on the outside face of

retaining walls spaced no more than 9 meters (30 ft.) apart horizontally.
Locate per Contract Drawings.

G. Backfill shall be completed both in front and behind the retaining wall to
DESCRIPTION

the same finished level before additional material is placed behind the
wall.

H. Just prior to the placement of concrete, forms shall be cleaned of all

debris, sand and standing water. In tall or narrow forms, windows shall
be provided on the bottom of forms.

I. Concrete shall be deposited at or near its final position, eliminating the

DATE JOB/EWO

tendency to segregate when it has flowed laterally into place. Concrete

will be moved by shovel method only. No rakes will be used in concrete
placement.
REV.
NO.

J. On sloping surfaces, concrete placement shall start at the

lower portion of the slope and progress upward.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER

__ ________ _
K. No concrete that has partially hardened or been contaminated
 DATE: ________ by foreign material shall be placed in the forms.

PROJECT
ENGINEER
L. Concrete shall not be dropped freely from a height of more
____________
DATE ______ than 1 m (3 ft.) and shall be distributed in uniform layers not to
CERTIFIED
exceed 600 mm (2 ft.) in height, avoiding inclined layers and
cold joints.
_ __________
DATE: ________
M. Slabs and beam stems shall be placed in one operation.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
N. Concreting once started, shall be continuous until a section is
DATE: _________ completed. When stoppage occurs, construction joints shall be
OPERATIONS placed horizontally or vertically. As needed, provide keys and
______________ dowels.
DATE:_________

O. All concrete shall be thoroughly consolidated by vibrators,

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

working concrete around reinforcement and embedded fixtures

EDSD

and into corners of the forms. Vibrators shall be adequately

sized as per ACI-309, Table 5.1.5.
Date:
By:

P. Vibrators shall not be used to move concrete laterally.

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

Vibrators should be inserted and withdrawn vertically at

intervals of five to twenty seconds duration and at points 460
REVISION CERTIFICATION

mm to 750 mm (18 in to 30 in) apart, penetrating previously

placed fresh concrete. Do not over-vibrate.
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3.04 SURFACE TOLERANCES

ENG’G

Comply with the recommendations of ACI 117, Section 4.3 and ACI
301, Section 5.3.4.2.

3.05 CONCRETE FINISHING

DESCRIPTION

A. Concrete Floor Finishing - Refer to Section 03345.

B. Formed Surface: Finishes shall be produced by complying with the

requirements of ACI 301, Section 5.3.3.

C. Horizontal Surface: Finishes shall be produced by complying with the

requirements of ACI 301, Section 5.3.4.
DATE JOB/EWO

D. Equipment Pads or Bases: Surfaces shall be steel trowelled unless

otherwise noted on Contract Drawings. Provide a Class A horizontal
surface and finish the visible edges using 25 mm chamfer.
REV.
NO.

3.06 CURING AND PROTECTION

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER Refer to Section 03370.
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ 3.07 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

PROJECT
ENGINEER
A. Field inspection and testing will be performed in accordance with ACI
____________
DATE ______ 311 and under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract Documents.
CERTIFIED
B. Qualifications of Testing Agency: Testing agency shall meet the
_ __________ requirements of ASTM E329 and shall be approved by SAUDI
DATE: ________
ARAMCO.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
C. Samples: Sampling shall comply with ASTM C172. The testing agency
DATE: _________ shall take samples and perform tests specified for each 40 cubic meters
OPERATIONS of fresh concrete or fraction thereof, but not less than one set of four
______________ cylinders for each day’s concreting.
DATE:_________

D. Tests:
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

1. Compression and strength tests: Each test shall consist of four

EDSD

standard 150mm by 300mm cylinders; one cylinder each to be

tested at the age of three days and seven days and two
Date:
By:

cylinders at the age of 28 days. Specimens made to check the

adequacy of the design for strength of concrete, or as a basis
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

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THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

for acceptance of concrete, shall be made and laboratory-cured

in accordance with ASTM C31. Additional tests of specimens
REVISION CERTIFICATION

cured entirely under field conditions may be utilized to check

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the adequacy of curing and protection of the concrete. Strength

tests shall be in accordance with ASTM C39.
CERT

2. Slump tests: Tests for slump shall be made at the

place of deposit and in accordance with ASTM C143.
ENG’G

Tests shall be made for each concrete load at point of

discharge and one for each set of compressive strength
test specimens. If failure to meet specifications is
indicated, a check on another portion of same sample
shall be made immediately. If the second check also
DESCRIPTION

indicates failure, the batch shall be rejected. Slump

should be as follows:
Max. Min.

Foundation, Walls and Footings 130mm 50mm

Building Beams, Walls and Columns 100mm 50mm

DATE JOB/EWO

Slabs on Grade 100mm 50mm

Slump tolerances shall meet the requirements of ACI 117.

REV.
NO.

3. Air entrainment tests: At least one test shall be made at

the place of deposit for each day’s placing and as often
DISCIPLINE as a change in consistency of the concrete mix is
ENGINEER
noted. For normal weight (stone) concrete the tests
__ ________ _
 DATE: ________ shall be made in accordance with ASTM C231.

PROJECT
ENGINEER E. Corrective action: When a cylinder falls below the specified strength for
____________
DATE ______
the location of concrete specified, the design mix and water content
shall be adjusted to produce the specified strength for concrete that is
CERTIFIED
subsequently placed. In addition, additional curing or replacement may
_ __________ be required for that portion of the structure where the questionable
DATE: ________ concrete has been placed.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
3.08 PATCHING
________________
DATE: _________

OPERATIONS
A. General: Surface defects, including tie holes, unless otherwise
indicated shall be repaired immediately after form removal.
______________
DATE:_________ Honeycombed and other defective concrete shall be removed down to
sound concrete. If chipping is necessary the edges shall be
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

perpendicular to the surface or slightly undercut. No featheredges are

EDSD

acceptable. The area to be patched and an area at least 150mm wide

surrounding the patch shall be dampened to prevent absorption of water
Date:

from the patching mortar.

By:
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BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

B. Application:
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

REVISION CERTIFICATION

1. A bonding grout shall be prepared using a mix of approximately

one part Portland Cement to one part fine sand passing a 0.6
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mm (No. 30) mesh sieve, mixed to the consistency of thick

cream.
CERT

2. The patching mixture shall be produced using the same

materials and of the same proportions as used for the concrete,
ENG’G

except that the coarse aggregate shall be omitted and the mortar
shall consist of not more than one part Portland Cement to 2.5
parts sand by damp loose volume. White Portland Cement shall
be substituted for a part of the gray Portland Cement on exposed
concrete in order to produce a color matching the color of the
DESCRIPTION

surrounding concrete, as determined by a trial patch.

The quantity of mixing water shall be no more than necessary for

handling and placing. The patching mortar shall be mixed in
advance and allowed to stand with frequent manipulation with a
trowel, without addition of water, until it has reached the stiffest
consistency that will permit placing.
DATE JOB/EWO

3. After surface water has evaporated from the area to be patched,

the bond coat shall be well brushed into the surface. When the
bond coat begins to lose the water sheen, the premixed patching
mortar shall be applied. The mortar shall be thoroughly
REV.
NO.

consolidated into place and struck off so as to leave the patch

slightly higher than the surrounding surface. To permit initial
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER shrinkage, the mortar shall be left undisturbed for at least 1 hour
__ ________ _
before being finally finished.
 DATE: ________

PROJECT 4. The patched area shall be kept damp for seven days. Metal
ENGINEER
tools shall not be used in finishing a patch in a formed wall which
____________
DATE ______ will be exposed.
CERTIFIED
C. The holes shall be filled solid with patching mortar.
_ __________
DATE: ________
3.09 DEFECTIVE CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
A. Concrete will be considered defective unless it meets the strength
________________
requirements specified in this section is watertight, properly finished and
DATE: _________ within specified tolerances.
OPERATIONS B. Concrete in place that is deemed structurally defective will be checked
______________ at the direction of SAUDI ARAMCO Representative by in place testing
DATE:_________
for concrete strength conducted in accordance with 09-SAMSS-097
para 18.1.
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VERIFICATION

C. Defective concrete shall be replaced unless other corrective action is

EDSD

approved by the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative.

Date:
By:

D. Costs incurred in replacement and in place testing shall be borne by the

Contractor.
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BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

3.10 SETTING BASE PLATES AND BEARING PLATES

REVISION CERTIFICATION

Refer to Section 03600.

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REV. DATE JOB/EWO DESCRIPTION ENG’G CERT PMT OPERNS.
VERIFICATION
NO.
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________
OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL
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19-May-10
__ ________

DATE ______
BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

AGENCY
____________
PROJECT
ENGINEER
ENGINEER

CERTIFIED
DISCIPLINE

_ __________
(DCC) NO.: __________________________

DATE: ________
By:

DATE:_________
OPERATIONS

______________
DATE: _________
_
DATE: ________

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Date:

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