Materials System Specification

09-SAMSS-098 28 February 2005

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

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

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

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

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

1 Scope

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

2 Conflicts and Deviations

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

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

3 References

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

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

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

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

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

Saudi Aramco Standard Drawing

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

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3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Concrete Institute

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

American Society for Testing and Materials

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

3.3 Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO)

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

4 Materials

4.1 General

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

4.2 Portland Cement

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

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

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

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

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4.3 Mixing Water

Mixing water shall be in accordance with Saudi Aramco Materials System

Specification 09-SAMSS-097 paragraph 5.1.3.1

4.4 Aggregates

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

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

4.5 Admixtures

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

System Specification 09-SAMSS-097 paragraph 5.1.7.

4.6 Reinforcement

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

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

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

5 Fabrication

5.1 Strength

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

at 28 days when tested in accordance with ASTM C39.

5.2 Slump

Concrete slump shall not exceed 75 mm.

5.3 Curing

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

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

5.4 Details and Dimensions

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

Sheet 2 of 3.

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5.5 Forms

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

5.6 Finish

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

5.7 Tolerances

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

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

Exception:

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

6 Quality Requirements

6.1 Quality Program

A Quality Control program which ensures compliance with this Specification

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

6.2 Inspection Requirements

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

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

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