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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.0 CONFLICTS AND DEVIATIONS

4.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

4.1 COMPANY Standards

4.2 SASO Standards
4.3 AASHTO Standards
4.4 ACI Standards
4.5 ASTM Standards
4.6 U.S. Corps Of Engineers Standards
4.7 CRSI Standards

5.0 MATERIALS

5.1 Concrete
5.2 Steel Reinforcement And Positioning Devices
5.3 Form Materials
5.4 Joint Materials
5.5 Curing Materials
5.6 Miscellaneous Materials

6.0 DESIGN AND FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Reinforcement
6.2 Formworks

7.0 CONCRETE WORKS

7.1 Preparation
7.2 Acceptance Of Concrete on Arrival
7.3 Concrete Placement
7.4 Concreting Under Water
7.5 Concreting In Hot Weather
7.6 Concreting For Slab-On-Grade
7.7 Construction Joints
7.8 Concrete Placement Acceptance

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8.0 POST CONCRETE WORKS

8.1 Finishing
8.2 Removal Of Forms And Shoring
8.3 Curing
8.4 Corrosion Protection and Durability

9.0 REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE CONCRETE

9.1 Surface Air Voids/Sand Streaking/ Peeling /Blistering

9.2 Honeycombs
9.3 Tie Holes
9.4 Pop-Outs/ Scaling
9.5 Discoloration and Stains
9.6 Cracks
9.7 Defect With Exposed Reinforcing Steel

10.0 QUALITY CONTROL

10.1 Pre-Concreting Quality Control

10.2 Post-Concreting Quality Control
10.3 Actions for Non-Compliance of Quality Control

11.0 SUBMITTALS

12.0 APPENDICES

12.1 Appendix 1

12.2 Appendix 2

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Construction Standard (TCS) covers the minimum mandatory

requirements for receiving, forming, placing, consolidating, finishing, jointing, curing and
all other related WORKS as required for Cast-In-Place Concrete intended to be used in the
Transmission system of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Concrete shall be constructed true to lines, dimensions and details shown on the
drawings.

2.2 The mix design, mixing, delivery and testing of normal weight, ready-mixed
concrete shall be governed by the requirements of SEC Material Standard 70-TMSS-
03, Rev. 01.

2.3 No material, regardless of its source, shall be incorporated in the WORK until
representative samples are taken and tested by a SEC approved independent
laboratory and found acceptable.

3.0 CONFLICTS AND DEVIATIONS

3.1 Any conflicts between this standard and other applicable Saudi Electricity Company
(SEC) Standards, industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing
by the SEC Representative.

3.2 Any request to deviate from this standard shall be directed to the Department
Manager, Standards and Specifications.

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4.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions/amendments of the following Codes, Standards and Specifications are
intended as guidance in providing an acceptable level of quality of materials and practice. In
case of conflict between these Standards and the text of this Standard, the latter shall govern.

4.1 COMPANY Transmission Standards

4.1.1 TCS-Q-113.02 Earthworks

4.1.2 70-TMSS-03 Normal Weight Ready-Mixed Portland Cement

Concrete

4.1.3 TES-W-109.01 General Welding Criteria

4.2 SASO Standards - Saudi Arabian Standards Organization Standards

4.2.1 SASO/SSA 2 Steel Bars for the Reinforcement of Concrete

4.2.2 SASO/SSA 143 Portland Cement, Ordinary and Rapid Hardening

4.2.3 SASO/SSA 224 Steel Fabric for Reinforcement of Concrete

4.2.4 SBC Saudi Building Code, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

4.3 AASHTO Standards American Association of State Highway And

Transportation Officials

4.3.1 AASHTO M182 Specification For Burlap Cloth Made From Jute Or
Kenaf And Cotton Mats

4.4 ACI Standards - American Concrete Institute

4.4.1 ACI 117 Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete

Construction and Materials

4.4.2 ACI 201.2R Guide to Durable Concrete

4.4.3 ACI 212.3R Report on Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

4.4.4 ACI 224R Causes, Evaluation, and Repair of Cracks in Concrete

Structures

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4.4.5 ACI 301M Specifications for Structural Concrete

4.4.6 ACI 302.1R Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction

4.4.7 ACI 304R Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and

Placing Concrete

4.4.8 ACI 304.2R Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods

4.4.9 ACI 305R Guide to Hot Weather Concreting

4.4.10 ACI 308R Guide to Curing Concrete

4.4.11 ACI 309R Guide for Consolidation of concrete

4.4.12 ACI 318M Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

and Commentary

4.4.13 ACI 347R Guide to Formwork for Concrete

4.4.14 ACI 350R Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering

Concrete Structures and Commentary

4.4.15 ACI 503.5R Guide for Selection of Polymer Adhesives with

Concrete

4.4.16 ACI SP-2 ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection

4.5 ASTM Standards - American Society For Testing And Materials

4.5.1 ASTM A 82 Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete

Reinforcement

4.5.2 ASTM A 184 Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for
Concrete Reinforcement

4.5.3 ASTM A 185 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement,

Plain, for Concrete

4.5.4 ASTM A 496 Specification for Steel wire, Deformed, for Concrete
Reinforcement

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4.5.5 ASTM A 497 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement,

Deformed, for Concrete

4.5.6 ASTM A 615 Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon -Steel
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

4.5.7 ASTM A 767 Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Bars

for Concrete Reinforcement

4.5.8 ASTM A 775M Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars

4.5.9 ASTM A 884 Specification for Epoxy-Coated Wire and Welded

Wire Reinforcement

4.5.10 ASTM C 31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Field

4.5.11 ASTM C 39 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical

Concrete Specimens

4.5.12 ASTM C 42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores
and Sawed Beams of Concrete

4.5.13 ASTM C 94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete

4.5.14 ASTM C 125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete And

Concrete Aggregates

4.5.15 ASTM C 143 Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement
Concrete

4.5.16 ASTM C 171 Specification for Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete

4.5.17 ASTM C 309 Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming

Compounds for Curing Concrete

4.5.18 ASTM C 494 Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

4.5.19 ASTM C 803M Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Hardened

Concrete

4.5.20 ASTM C 805 Test Method for Rebound Number of Hardened

Concrete

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4.5.21 ASTM C 1077 Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete
Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for
Testing Agency Evaluation

4.5.22 ASTM C 1107 Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement

Grout (Nonshrink)

4.5.23 ASTM C 1602 Specification for Mixing Water used in the Production
of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

4.5.24 ASTM C 1603 Test Method for Measurement of Solids in Water

4.5.25 ASTM D 1751 Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for
Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Non
Extruding and Resilient Bituminous Types)

4.5.26 ASTM D 1752 Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber Cork and
Recycled PVC Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
Paving and Structural Construction

4.5.27 ASTM D 3963 Specification for Fabrication and jobsite Handling of

Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars

4.5.28 ASTM E 96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of

Materials

4.6 U.S. Corps Of Engineers Standards

4.6.1 CRD C513 Handbook For Concrete And Cement Corps Of

Engineers Specifications For Rubber Waterstops

4.6.2 CRD C572 Handbook For Concrete And Cement Corps Of

Engineers Specifications For Polyvinylchloride
Waterstop

4.6.3 CRD C583 Expansive Grout

4.6.4 CRD C621 Handbook For Concrete And Cement Standard

Specification For Packaged, Dry, Hydraulic-Cement
Grout (Nonshrink)

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4.7 CRSI Standards - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

4.7.1 Manual of Standard Practice for Reinforced Concrete Construction

4.7.2 Manual of Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

5.0 MATERIALS

5.1 Concrete

5.1.1 Concrete shall be ready-mixed, truck delivered, supplied from a batching

plant by a supplier acceptable to The SEC. Concrete shall fully comply with
all the requirements of latest Revision of SEC Material Standard
Specification 70-TMSS-03.

5.1.2 Field-mixed concrete may be used where it is impractical to procure ready-

mixed concrete due to remoteness of the concrete pour location, or, for any
other reason, making it difficult to sustain the pre-pour concrete temperature
and plasticity within the required limits. Approval of a trial mix design is
required from the SEC for this purpose, if mix design differs from the one
originally approved.

After all materials are charged in the drum, the batch mixer shall be rotated at
the manufacturer's recommended speed, for at least 1-1/2 minutes for
quantities less than or equal to 1 cubic meter and increased by 20 seconds for
every additional cubic meter or fraction thereof. Batching and mixing shall be
done as per ACI 301M.

5.1.3 Grouts mentioned below shall be chloride free, high performance, free
flowing, non-catalyzed, shrinkage compensated and hydrogen free in addition
to the following requirements:

a. Pre-Mixed, Non-Shrink, Non-Metallic Cementitious Grouts,

conforming to CRD C621 or ASTM C 1107

b. Expansive Grouts, conforming to CRD C583

5.2 Steel Reinforcement and Positioning Devices

5.2.1 Reinforcing bars shall be deformed or plain billet steel bars in conformance
with SASO/SSA 2 and ASTM 615.

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5.2.2 Welded wire fabrics shall be electrically welded cold-drawn wire with
minimum yield strength of 240 MPa in conformance with the following:

SASO/SSA 224

ASTM A 185 – Plain Wire

ASTM A 497 – Deformed wire

5.2.3 Devices such as spacers, chairs, bolsters, ties, etc., used for spacing,
supporting and fastening the steel reinforcement shall conform to the
requirements of Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) Manual.

5.2.4 Epoxy-Coated reinforcing steel bars shall be as per ASTM A 775M.

5.3 Form Materials

5.3.1 Form materials shall conform to ACI 347R and shall be of wood, steel,
driven steel sheet piling or other approved material. The type, size, shape,
quality and strength of all materials of which the forms are to be made shall
be consistent with the specified finishes and safety. Plywood for formwork
material shall meet the requirements of The Engineered Wood Association
(APA) grade-trademarked, United States Product Specification (USPS) PS 1,
B-B plywood, exterior type, Class 1, sealed edges, mill oiled and not less
than 20 mm thick.

5.3.2 Embedded form ties shall be of a non-metallic material or galvanized steel.

5.3.3 Form Release Agent

Form Release Agent shall be non-staining, non-reactive, rust preventive,

guaranteed to be compatible with subsequent surface applications to concrete.

For Wood Forms: Straight, refined, pale, paraffin mineral oil, or

approved equivalent

For Steel Forms: Refined mineral oil suitably compounded, or approved

equivalent

5.4 Joint Materials

5.4.1 Joint Fillers and Joint Sealant

Joint filler material shall be extruded closed cell polyethylene foam rod or
polyurethane foam rod conforming to the requirements of ASTM D 1751 or
ASTM D 1752.

Joint sealant shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 2628.

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5.4.2 Waterstops

Size and type shall be as shown on the design drawings and shall satisfy the
following material requirements:

Rubber made, Conforming to CRD C513

PVC made, Conforming to CRD C572

5.5 Curing Materials

5.5.1 Different curing materials and their requirements are as given in the Tables 1
and 2 below:

TABLE 1: CURING MATERIAL DETAILS

Item Standard Requirements Remarks

Impervious Sheeting ASTM C 171
Minimum weight Fabric woven of
Burlap AASHTO M 182
0.29 kg/m2. jute or kenaf
Liquid Membrane- ASTM C 309,
Forming Compound Type 2

5.5.2 Potable water for curing shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oil,
acids, alkalies, salts, organic materials or other substances that may be
deleterious to concrete or steel reinforcement and shall meet the requirements
listed in the Table below:

TABLE 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR POTABLE WATER FOR CURING

Maximum Concentration
Form of Contamination (ppm) (%)

Total Dissolved Solids 2000 0.2

Sulfates (SO4) 500 0.05

Alkali carbonates and Bicarbonates 500 0.05

Chlorides 300 0.03

Suspended Solids 500 0.05

pH Value 6.5 - 8.5

Note: Submit analysis results if approved source is changed.

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5.6 Miscellaneous Materials

5.6.1 Vapor Barriers

Polyethylene sheeting shall conform with ASTM E 154 and shall be a

minimum of two (2) layers of 150 microns thick each.

5.6.2 Chamfer Strips

Chamfer Strips shall be of Wood, PVC or neoprene and shall be approved by

the SEC Representative.

5.6.3 Dovetail Anchor Slots, Anchoring Inserts, Fabricated Embedments

These items to be used at site subject to approval by the SEC Representative.

6.0 DESIGN AND FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Reinforcement

6.1.1 All reinforcement at the time of placing shall be free of loose mill scale or
rust, dirt, mud, oil or any coating that would adversely affect bonding of the
reinforcement to concrete.

6.1.2 All reinforcing bars shall be cut and fabricated in accordance with the
dimensions shown on the approved construction drawings. Hooks and bends
shall be in accordance with ACI 318RM.

6.1.3 All reinforcing bars shall be bent cold. Tolerance for longitudinal location of
bends and ends of reinforcement shall be ± 50 mm, except at discontinuous
ends of members where tolerance shall be ± l2 mm. Fabrication tolerances
shall conform to ACI 117. Once steel has been bent, it shall not be re-bent.

6.1.4 Reinforcing bars shall be placed to the following tolerances:

Clear Distance to Formed Surfaces: ± 6 mm

Minimum Spacing Between Bars: -6 mm

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Top Bars in Slab and Beams:

Members 200 mm deep or Less ± 6 mm

Members more than 200 mm, but not over 600 mm deep: ± l2 mm

Members more than 600 mm deep : ± 25 mm

Bars may be moved as necessary to avoid interference with adjoining bars,

conduits or embedded items. The SEC Representative's approval is required
for movements by more than 1 bar diameter or which exceed the tolerance.

6.1.5 Steel reinforcement shall be checked against drawings for bending details. It
shall be ensured that all steel reinforcement are accurately in place and firmly
secured against possible displacements.

6.1.6 Reinforcing steel splices shall be made only as required and permitted on
locations shown on the "Issued For Construction" drawings.

6.1.7 PVC or HDPE spacers and chairs shall be used for concrete cover. Concrete
bricks and/or blocks shall not be used. In case it is unavoidable, these shall be
made of the same grade as the stuctural concrete after approval by the SEC
Representativecan.

6.1.8 Unless otherwise specified, reinforcement shall be held in position by means

of approved spacers so that a minimum clear covers of concrete, as given in
Table 3 are maintained. For design purposes, however, add 10 mm to the
concrete cover shown below:

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TABLE 3: CONCRETE COVER REQUIREMENTS

Very Severe
Exposure Condition Moderate Mild
and Severe
Concrete members in contact
with soil and water incl. slabs- 75 75 75

Minimum Cover in mm
on-grade
Columns and walls exposed to
atmosphere up to 3 m height 75 50 50
from grade level
Columns and walls above 3 m
height from grade level and 50 50 40
beams
Slabs and joists exposed to 40 40 for >35 mm bars 40 for >35 mm bars
atmosphere 30 for <35 mm bars 20 for <35 mm bars

Ensurance of the required minimum clear cover shall not result in the
reduction at site, of the design effective depth of the member. The tolerances
in concrete cover for slabs shall be as per ACI 302.1R.

6.1.9 All bolts, sleeves, anchors, dowels, fastenings or other items to be embedded
in the concrete shall be accurately positioned and firmly secured against
possible displacement. When concrete is placed at locations where anchor
bolts, stub angles or other items requiring high accuracy are present, wooden
or steel templates shall be carefully and accurately fabricated and set. Anchor
bolts shall be plumb and within 2 mm of the position shown on the "Issued
For Construction" drawings.

6.1.10 Metallic sleeves shall not be allowed and anchor bolts shall not be in contact
with reinforcing steel.

6.1.11 Welding for reinforcing bars shall not be permitted unless the mill test reports
were furnished indicating that the steel has been modified for weldability.
Welding shall be done as per requirements of AWS D1.4 (TES-W-109.01).

6.2 Formworks

Forms shall be used, wherever necessary, to confine concrete and shape it to the
dimensions required in the design drawings. The forms shall be sufficiently tight to
prevent leakage of cement paste/mortar from the concrete. Formwork shall be
constructed so that the concrete surfaces conform to the tolerance limit listed in ACI
117.

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6.2.1 Formwork shall be designed, erected, supported, braced and maintained so

that it will safely support all anticipated loads (vertical & lateral) that might
be applied to the formwork until such loads can be supported by the concrete
structure.

6.2.2 Forms shall be properly braced or tied together with standard accessories to
maintain the position and shape during placing and curing of concrete.

6.2.3 Maximum deflection of facing form materials, which reflect in concrete

surfaces exposed to view shall not exceed 1/240 of the span between
structural supports.

6.2.4 Eccentric loads on any part of the formwork shall be avoided unless these
members have been designed for such loadings.

6.2.5 Where necessary, to maintain the tolerances indicated, the formwork shall be
cambered to compensate for anticipated deflections due to the weight and
pressure of the fresh concrete, and also due to any construction loads which
may exceed the design live load.

6.2.6 The surface of the forms shall provide the correct finish, as specified in
Section 8.1, Finishing.

6.2.7 Forms for wall openings shall be constructed so as to facilitate loosening and
removal. Form material shall be good so as not to be disfigured by moisture
or heat.

6.2.8 Form Ties

Embedded ties for holding forms shall remain and shall be terminated within
the concrete at a distance of not less than the specified concrete cover. Snap
ties or through-bolts shall not be used. Approval shall be obtained from SEC
Representative for form ties of any other type.

6.2.9 Forms for Sloped Surfaces

Forms for sloped surfaces shall be built so that the sheathing can be placed
board-by-board immediately ahead of concrete placement, so as to enable
ready access for placement, vibration, inspection and repair of the concrete.
The sheathing shall also be built so that the boards can be removed one by
one from the bottom up, as soon as the concrete has attained sufficient
stiffness to prevent sagging. Surfaces of construction joints and finished
surfaces with slopes steeper than 4 (horizontal) to 1 (vertical) shall be formed
as required herein.

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6.2.10 Forms For Curved Surfaces

The forms shall be constructed so that the curvature is continuous between

sections. Where necessary to meet requirements for curvature, the form
lumber shall be built up of laminated splines cut to make tight, smooth form
surfaces.

After the forms have been constructed, all surface imperfections shall be
corrected, and all surface irregularities at matching faces of form material
shall be dressed to the specified curvature.

6.2.11 In areas where removal of the formworks is not possible, or the working
space is very small, permanent formworks of concrete blocks filled with
grout/mortar mix with strength not less than that of the concrete blocks can
be used.

7.0 CONCRETE WORKS

7.1 Preparation

Following are the preparatory works to be done prior to Concrete placement:

7.1.1 Concrete shall not be placed until all formwork, embedded parts, steel
reinforcement, foundation surfaces and joints involved in the placing have
been inspected and approved by the SEC Representative.

7.1.2 Surfaces of forms and embedded items shall be cleaned of all encrustations of
mortar, grout or other foreign materials. Forms shall be coated with an
approved form release agent, which is compatible with a subsequent coating
system (if any) on the concrete surface. Lubricating (machine) oil shall not be
used.

7.1.3 All necessary checks, as required in the concrete pour and placement card,
(Appendix I), shall be made and approved by the SEC Representative before
concrete placement commences.

7.1.4 Provision at site of the required number and rating of vibrators needed for a
specific concrete pour including a standby power source shall be ensured.

7.1.5 All precautions related to concrete placement in hot weather (refer to Section
7.5) shall also be ensured.

7.1.6 All concrete laitance (on reinforcing bars) and other unsound material shall
be removed before placing of new concrete against hardened concrete.
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7.2 Acceptance of Concrete on Arrival

7.2.1 Upon arrival of concrete at the place of deposition, the delivery ticket shall be
checked to ensure that all information required as per latest revision of SEC
Material Standard Specification 70-TMSS-03 is available and duly complied
with.

7.2.2 The concrete shall reach the jobsite such that it can be compacted in its final
position within the time duration mentioned in 70-TMSS-03 from the time of
introduction of cement into the aggregates. In case of dry mix, the time is
considered from the instant of adding the water from the approved source.

7.2.3 Re-tempering or addition of water in excess of the design water/cementitious

material ratio, to compensate for slump loss resulting from delays in delivery
or placement, is strictly prohibited.

7.2.4 Addition of super plasticizers is permitted only at site. Where the slump is
deemed inappropriate for acceptable workability, a high range water reducing
admixture (super plasticizer), conforming to ASTM C494, may be added
immediately prior to the placement of concrete and in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations (especially with respect to dosage and
mixing time). This addition shall be recorded in the concrete placement card
(Appendix I).

7.2.5 The temperature of concrete while leaving the mixing plant should be such
that at the time of final placement, the maximum temperature of concrete
does not exceed the limits mentioned in latest revision of SEC Material
Standard Specification 70-TMSS-03.

7.2.6 The testing requirements of latest revision of SEC Material Standard

Specification 70-TMSS-03 shall be fully met for the evaluation and
acceptance of concrete.

7.3 Concrete Placement

7.3.1 Concrete shall be placed in accordance with ACI 301M and ACI 304, unless
otherwise stated.

7.3.2 Placing equipment shall be capable of providing a continuous supply of

concrete at site of final deposit without separation of ingredients and without
interruptions, sufficient to permit loss of plasticity between successive
increments.

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7.3.3 Concrete shall not be dropped through congested reinforcing steel which may
cause segregation of the coarse aggregates. Restrict the free fall of fresh
concrete within 1.5 meters. Employ spouts or flexible drop chutes to avoid
nesting of coarse aggregates.

7.3.4 Concrete shall be placed and consolidated in continuous layers of uniform

depth not exceeding 450 mm in thickness, except in large mass pours where
it may be necessary to increase the layer thickness to 600 mm. Concrete shall
not be allowed to flow laterally a distance greater than 1.0 m from the point
of deposit.

7.3.5 Following details shall also be observed at the time of placing concrete:

a. Concrete shall not be placed where standing water is present. The

water shall be removed by pressurised air or sponging.

b. Movement of concrete shall only be by shovel and not by raking.

c. Re-tempering of concrete shall not be done after placement.

7.3.6 Following requirements shall apply where concrete is placed by pumping:

a. Pumping equipment shall be with adequate pumping capacity and

boom-length.

b. The placement shall be controlled to avoid segregation of the

discharged concrete.

c. Slump obtained at the point of final placement shall be as specified in

latest revision of SEC Material Standard Specification 70-TMSS-03.

d. Concrete shall not be conveyed through pipe made of aluminum or

aluminum alloy.

e. Minimum Inside Diameter (I.D.) of hose shall be:

TABLE 4: CONCRETE PUMP HOSE DETAILS

Maximum Size of Aggregate Minimum ID of Hose

40 mm 150 mm

20 mm 100 mm

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7.3.7 Lean concrete mat 75 mm thick with minimum f’c 17 MPa shall be laid under
structural foundations, unless stated otherwise in design drawings. A vapor
barrier, two (2) layers of polyethylene sheet with 150 microns thick each,
shall be laid on top of this lean concrete mat before placing the structural
foundation.

7.3.8 After concreting is started, it shall be carried on as a continuous operation

until the placing of a panel or section, as defined by its boundaries or a
predetermined joint is completed. Construction joints shall be placed
horizontally or vertically with keys and dowels. For construction joints, refer
Section 7.7.2.

7.3.9 Consolidation

a. Concrete shall be thoroughly consolidated (compacted) and worked

around the reinforcement steel, around embedded items and into
corners of forms, eliminating all air or stone pockets which may cause
honeycombs, pitting or planes of weakness.

b. Vibrators in adequate number and rating shall be employed as to

properly consolidate and ease the placement of concrete. Equipment
for consolidation shall be as per ACI 309R.

In normal circumstances, refer to Table 5 below for guidance.

TABLE 5: VIBRATOR SIZE REQUIREMENTS

Maximum Size of Minimum Outer Diameter of

Aggregate Vibrator Head

40 mm 75 mm

20 mm 50 mm

c. Vibrators shall be employed with care so that the designed positions

of the reinforcing bars will not be altered.

d. Internal vibrators shall have a minimum frequency of 8,000 vibrations

per minute and sufficient amplitude to consolidate the concrete
effectively.

e. Vibrators shall not be used to move or spread concrete horizontally.

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f. Vibrators shall be inserted and withdrawn at points approximately

450 mm apart. At each insertion (minimum 100 mm deep), the
duration shall be sufficient to consolidate the concrete without
segregation, generally from 5 to 15 seconds.

g. Vibrators shall be operated in a near vertical position, allowing the

vibrating head to penetrate the upper layer under its own weight, and
to enter and vibrate the concrete in the upper portion of the underlying
layer.

h. Concrete shall be vibrated in two stages as per ACI 309. Care shall be
taken to avoid loss of bonding between steel and concrete during re-
vibration. The initial stage of vibration shall be at the time of concrete
placement. The second stage of vibration shall be as late as the
formed concrete will respond to the vibrator, where the running
internal vibrator will sink due to its own weight into the concrete.
Timing of re-vibration is of particular importance in hot weather
concreting and especially in application on thin slabs.

i. Standby vibrators shall be available during concrete placement.

7.4 Concreting Under Water

7.4.1 Concreting under water shall be done by the "Tremie" method. This method
consists of placing concrete through a vertical pipe, allowing the concrete to
flow from the bottom. This method shall be applicable for deeper work and
confined areas.

7.4.2 The dry pipe method requires a Tremie pipe that is watertight, including
gasketed and bolted flanges at the couplings. The pressure seal plate, which is
at the bottom of the Tremie pipe keeps the Tremie pipe watertight, while
concrete is extruded from it under pressure and such that the discharge end of
the Tremie bottom moves gradually (upwards or away) and is always under
900 mm (approximately) head of fresh concrete. The equipment and
placement procedure shall conform to ACI 304R.

7.5 Concreting in Hot Weather

Hot weather concrete practice shall be adopted when the ambient temperature
(maximum air temperature during daytime) is 32°C or above with low relative
humidity and wind velocity that will seriously impair the quality and strength of
concrete. For hot weather definition see ACI 305.

7.5.1 In dry areas, concreting may be done, if permitted by SEC Representative

when temperature and humidity are confirmed to be comfortable for work.
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7.5.2 Placement of concrete in hot weather shall be in accordance with

recommended practice of ACI 305R, unless otherwise specified.

7.5.3 Concrete shall be scheduled for placement during the early (cooler) morning
hours or at night in hot weather and high relative humid conditions.

7.5.4 The temperature of concrete at the point of final placement shall at all times
be less than the limits specified in latest revision of SEC Material Standard
Specification 70-TMSS-03.

7.5.5 A water-reducing and set-retarding admixture conforming to ASTM C494,

Type D, and possessing a reliable performance history shall be used.

7.5.6 Part of the mixing water shall be substituted by an equivalent amount of ice,
when necessary, to obtain the allowable placement temperature. The ice shall
be finely crushed to avoid slump loss and cold joints.

7.5.7 Temperature of concrete shall be measured 50 mm below the surface

immediately prior to placement in the forms.

7.5.8 Reinforcing steel and forms shall be protected from direct sun rays.
Whenever ice is used in concrete, reinforcing steel and forms shall be cooled
off with potable water, immediately before concrete placement, unless
arrangements are made for night time concreting.

7.5.9 Concrete shall not be placed under wind blown sand conditions. Concrete
placement shall be planned taking into consideration the humid conditions
and requirement mentioned in Section 7.5.8.

7.5.10 Provisions shall be made for erecting windbreaks and sunshades, fog
spraying of reinforcement, dampening subrgrade and forms, placing concrete
at the lowest practicable temperature, reducing time between placement of
concrete and start of curing, and minimizing evaporation particularly during
the first few hours subsequent to placing concrete shall be made in advance
of placement.

7.6 Concreting for Slabs-on-Grade

7.6.1 Slabs-on-grade shall be placed upon two (2) layers of 150 microns thick
each, polyethylene sheets as vapor barrier over a lean concrete mat of
minimum thickness of 75 mm or as specified in the approved construction
drawings.

7.6.2 Placing shall follow the guidelines in ACI 302.1R and shall be in compliance
with the following requirements:
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a. Concrete shall be placed continuously so that each unit of operation

will be monolithic in construction.

b. Concrete shall be placed in alternate checker board pattern,

terminating at contraction or expansion joints as determined by the
Design Engineer.

c. Construction joints shall be located and as shown in the approved

construction drawings.

d. Expansion and Contraction Joints shall be provided as shown on the

approved construction drawings.

e. Concrete joints shall be filled with a joint sealant and filler as detailed
in the approved construction drawings.

7.7 Construction Joints

Construction joints are hardened concrete surfaces to which fresh concrete is poured
so as to make it monolithic, with the existing concrete being so rigid that the fresh
concrete cannot be made monolithic by vibration.

7.7.1 Cleaning at Joints

Construction joints shall be clean with exposed sound aggregates, rough in

profile and damp, before pouring adjoining fresh concrete. Cleaning shall
consist of removal of all laitance, loose or defective concrete, coatings, sand,
sealing compound and/or other foreign materials. If required by the SEC
Representative, the concrete surface at all the construction joints shall be
uniformly chipped approximately 6.0 mm in a manner that will remove
laitance, loosened aggregates or damaged concrete at the surface. Joints shall
be cleaned/washed thoroughly with air-water jets and the hardened concrete
surface shall be pre-soaked for the last eight (8) hours immediately before
fresh concrete is placed.

Surfaces of contraction joints and control joints shall be coated with an

approved bond breaker prior to the placement of adjoining fresh concrete.

7.7.2 Location of Joints

Construction joints, expansion joints and control joints shall be provided at

the locations shown on SEC approved construction drawings or in
accordance with ACI 224.3 practices in absence of such details.

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Where construction joints have to be provided for any unanticipated reason,

and hence have not been indicated on the design drawings, the joints shall be
in accordance with ACI 301M.

Beams, girders, haunches, drop panels and capitals shall be placed

monolithically as part of a slab system, unless otherwise shown in the design
drawings or specifications.

Construction Joints shall be so made and located as not to impair the strength
of the structure. Suitable provision shall be made for transfer of shear and
other forces through construction joints.

7.7.3 Providing Watertight joints

Watertight joints shall be provided at locations shown on the approved

construction drawings. Unless indicated otherwise, PVC type waterstop of a
practical width for the intended application shall be used. Installation shall be
as per manufacturer's recommendations.

7.8 Concrete Placement Acceptance

Concrete shall be protected from damage due to impact, overloading, marring and
cracking of surfaces due to rapid drying.

Inspection of post concrete-placement activities, listed below (but not limited to)
shall be part of the acceptance process, taking special precautions demanded by hot
weather conditions (Section 7.5).

o Finishing and Jointing

o Curing
o Formwork and Shore Removal
o Re-shoring and Re-shore Removal
o Concrete Testing, Evaluation and Acceptance, as outlined in 70-TMSS-03

All necessary checks and monitoring, as required in the "Post Concrete Placement
Acceptance Card," Appendix II, shall be made and then approved by the SEC
Representative before final acceptance.

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8.0 POST CONCRETE WORKS

8.1 Finishing

8.1.1 All concrete floors and slabs shall be classified by their intended use, as per
ACI 302.1R. Tools and finishing procedures for each class shall also be in
accordance with ACI 302.1R.

8.1.2 Sidewalks and other outdoor areas subject to foot traffic shall receive a non-
skid finish by drawing a fine, soft bristled broom over the trowelled surface.
Edges and joints shall be tooled.

8.1.3 Concrete surfaces shall be screeded and finished to the required tolerance
class as specified in ACI 117.

Surface with irregularities shall be tested by the use of a template consisting

of a straightedge or equivalent thereof for curved surfaces. The length of the
template shall be 1.5 meters for testing of formed surfaces and 3 meters for
testing of unformed surfaces.

8.1.4 Finishes to Unformed Concrete Surfaces

a. TYPE U 1:

This is a screeded finish for surfaces of roads, foundations, beds, slabs

and structural members to be covered by backfill, subsequent stages
of construction, bonded concrete, topping or cement mortar beds to
receive pavings and exposed surfaces or paving where superior finish
is not required. It is also the first stage of Type U2 and U3 finishes.
The finishing operation consists of levelling and screeding the
concrete to produce a unifom plane or ridged surface, with the surplus
concrete being struck off by a straight edge immediately after
compaction.

b. TYPE U2:

This finish is a wood floated finish for surfaces of beds and slabs to
receive mastic pavings or block or tile pavings where a hard, smooth,
steel-trowelled surface is not required. Floating shall be done only
after the concrete has hardened sufficiently and may be done by hand
or machine. Care shall be taken to ensure that the concrete is worked
no more than is necessary to produce a uniform surface free of screed
marks.

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c. TYPE U3:

This finish is a hard, dense, smooth steel-trowelled finish for surfaces

of concrete pavings, tops of walls, copings or other members exposed
to weathering, surface beds and slabs to receive thin flexible sheet
and/or tile.

d. TYPE U4:

This finish is a broom finish for surfaces, which are for foot traffic,
e.g., walks and steps where a special finish is not designated. A
broom finish is obtained by motion of a broom in a pattern acceptable
to the SEC. Workmanship is to be similar to that of adjacent areas.

e. TYPE U5:

This finish is a non-slip (dry shake) finish for surfaces where slipping
could be hazardous. Application shall be as per manufacturer's
recommendations.

f. TYPE U6:

This is a hard, dense, smooth power floated finish for surfaces of

exposed rafts in basements and reinforced concrete floor slabs both
exposed and to receive epoxy or ordinary paints.

g. TYPE U7:

This is a hard, dense, smooth surfaces to receive epoxy screed floor

toppings like switchgear rooms.

8.1.5 Formed Finishes for Concrete

a. TYPE F1:

This finish is for surfaces against which backfill or further concrete

will be placed. Formwork shall consist of sawn boards, sheet metal,
plywood or any other suitable material, which will prevent the loss of
cement paste/mortar when concrete is vibrated.

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b. TYPE F2:

This finish is for surfaces, which are permanently exposed to view,

but where the highest standard of finish is not required. Forms for
providing a Type F2 finish shall be faced with wrought or finished
boards with square edges arranged in a uniform pattern. Alternatively,
plywood or metal panels may be used if they are free from defects
likely to detract from the general appearance of the finished surface.
Joints between the boards and panels shall be horizontal or vertical
unless otherwise directed. This finish shall be such as to require no
general filling of surface pitting; however, fins, surface discolorations
or other minor defects shall be repaired by approved methods.

c. TYPE F3:

This is for surfaces prominently exposed to view where good

appearance and alignment are of special architectural importance. To
achieve this finish, which shall be free of board marks, the formwork
shall be faced with plywood or an equivalent material in large sheets.
The sheets shall be arranged in an approved uniform pattern.
Wherever possible, joints between sheets shall be arranged to
coincide with architectural features, sills, window heads or changes in
direction of the surface. All joints between panels shall be vertical or
horizontal, unless otherwise directed. Suitable joints shall be provided
between sheets. The joints shall be arranged and fitted so that no
blemish or mark is imparted to the finished surfaces. Unfaced
wrought boarding or standard steel panels will not be permitted for
Type F3 finish. The use of internal metal ties shall not be allowed.

8.1.6 Quality of Finish

The quality of finish shall not be inferior to that specified in the "Issued For
Construction" drawings. Plastering of defective concrete as a means of
achieving the required finish shall not be permitted.

8.1.7 Miscellaneous Requirements

a. Surfaces on which mortar/grout is to be placed shall be chipped a

minimum of 3 mm deep and thoroughly cleaned.

b. Spreading dry cement on a wet surface to absorb excess water shall

not be permitted.

c. Slabs which will be covered with tiles shall be screeded.

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8.2 Removal of Forms and Shoring

8.2.1 Precautions

The removal of formwork shall be in accordance to a planned procedure,

considering the temporary support of the whole structure, as well as that of
each individual member. This shall be worked out prior to construction and
shall be based on a structural analysis. Forms (except those used for slabs on
grade) shall be removed upon SEC Representative's approval after the
concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and
superimposed loads. In addition, following items shall be taken into account
as a minimum;

a. The structural system that exists at the various stages of construction

and the construction loadings corresponding to these stages

b. The strength of the concrete at the various ages during construction

c. The influence of deformations of the structure and shoring system on

the distribution of dead loads and construction loadings during the
various stages of construction

d. The strength and spacing of shores used, as well as the method of

shoring, bracing, shore removal and re-shoring, including the
minimum time intervals between the various operations

8.2.2 De-Shuttering Period

Where the structure is adequately supported on shores, the side forms of

beams, girders, columns, walls and similar vertical forms may generally be
removed after the stated durations (refer Tables 6 & 7) of "cumulative curing
time," provided the side forms support no loads other than the lateral pressure
of the plastic concrete. "Cumulative Curing Time" represents the sum of time
intervals, not necessarily consecutive, during which the temperature of the air
surrounding the concrete is above 10°C.

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TABLE 6: DE-SHUTTERING PERIOD (NORMAL MEMBERS)

Location / Item Period (Days)

Walls (Note a) 1

Columns (Note a) 1

Sides of Beams and Girders (Note a) 1

Pan Joist Forms: (Note b)
0.75 meter wide or less 3
Over 0.75 meter wide 4

TABLE 7: DE-SHUTTERING PERIOD (SPECIAL MEMBERS)

Period (Days)
Location / Item Structural live load is
Less Than Structural More Than Structural
Dead Load Dead Load
Arch Centers 14 7

Joist, Beam or Girder Soffits (Note c)

Under 3 m clear span between supports 7 (Note d) 4
3 m to 6 m clear span between supports 14 (Note d) 7
Over 6 m clear span between supports 21 (Note d) 14

One-Way Floor Slabs (Note c)

Under 3 m clear span between supports 4 (Note d) 3
3 m to 6 m clear span between supports 7 (Note d) 4
Over 6 m clear span between supports 10 (Note d) 7

Two-Way Slab Systems The removal shall be per ACI 347. Removal
times are contingent on reshores where required,
being placed as soon as practicable after
stripping operations are complete, but not later
than the end of the working day in which
stripping occurs.

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Notes Related to Tables 6 and 7:

a) If the forms also support formwork for slab or beam soffits, the
removal times of the latter shall govern.

b) Shall be of those which can be removed without disturbing forming or

shoring

c) Distances between supports refer to structural supports and not to

temporary formwork or shores.

d) Where forms may be removed without disturbing shores, use half of

the values shown, but not less than 3 days.

e) The durations mentioned in Tables 6 and 7 do not apply to concrete

utilizing set retarding admixtures and blended cements. In such cases,
these durations shall be extended, and approved by the SEC.

8.2.3 Forms shall be removed in such a manner so as not to impair safety and/or
serviceability of the structure and prevent damage to the concrete thereby.
Wooden wedges only shall be used between the concrete surface and the
form where force is necessary to separate the form from the concrete. Metal
wedges, bars or tools shall not be used for this purpose.

8.2.4 Forms not supporting dead mass may be loosened and removed as soon as
the concrete has hardened sufficiently to prevent damage from form removal.
All forms and falsework supporting concrete beams and slabs, or other
members subject to bending stress, shall not be removed or released until job-
cured test cylinders are tested to show a strength of not less than 80% of the
current mean 28-day strength. Methods of removal tending to induce shocks,
jolts or fractures in concrete will not be permitted.

8.2.5 Construction loads exceeding the combination of superimposed dead load

plus specific live load shall not be supported on any unshored portion of the
structure under construction, unless analysis indicates adequate strength to
support such additional loads.

8.2.6 Any required repairs or damaged finish treatment shall be performed as soon
as the forms have been removed, and then followed immediately by the
specified curing.

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8.3 Curing

All concrete shall be cured with specified potable water, Section 5.5.2, and in
accordance with recommendations of ACI 308 and ACI 305R, and as specified
herein, immediately after finishing flatwork or removal of forms. Concrete shall be
protected from premature drying, temperature extremes and mechanical injury for
the entire specified curing period. Moisture loss from surfaces placed against
wooden forms shall be minimized by keeping the forms continuously wet until they
can be safely removed. After removal of forms curing shall continue.

Note: No concrete shall be allowed for casting, unless the curing proposal is
approved.

8.3.1 Methods of curing:

One of the following methods shall be used to cure concrete:

a. Pond Curing:

Pond curing shall comprise of at least 50 mm deep potable water

covering the entire surface of the concrete. The water shall be
replenished when less than 40 mm deep to assure that a 50 mm
minimum depth is maintained.

Additional protection/precautions (from direct sun rays) for the

ponded water shall be done to avoid temperature rise during hot
summer conditions.

b. Wet Burlap Curing:

Wet burlap curing shall comprise of at least two (2) layers of

constantly damped burlap laid tight against the pre-soaked concrete
surface. The burlap shall be kept uniformly damp, so that lighter
patches or drier burlap are not evident, by a clock valve regulated soil
soaker hose supplied with water at adequate pressure.

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c. Membrane Curing:

Application of this type of curing shall be restricted to non-critical

situation/structures and in keeping with compatibility of the
membrane forming compound with a subsequent protective coating
on the cured concrete. Whenever used, membrane curing shall be
preceded by saturation of concrete with sprayed water. This water
shall be sealed against evaporation from the concrete surface, by
application of a white (reflective) curing membrane in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

8.3.3 Only water curing shall be used in the following cases:

a. Silica fume/fly ash modified concrete

b. Mass concrete

c. Critical situations/structures

d. Hot weather conditions, as defined in Section 7.5.

8.3.4 Any alternative methods of curing requires approval of the SEC

Representative before use. The choice of methods employed shall be
combined as required to provide adequate thermal protection. The curing
methods for hot weather shall be part of the hot weather concreting submittal,
where due emphasis shall be laid upon an extended curing period and an
increase of thermal protection. Protection shall be provided to concrete from
heavy rains, flowing water and mechanical injury.

8.3.5 All concrete shall be continuously cured for at least seven (7) days, except as
specified below:

Un-reinforced Mass Concrete 14 days

Concrete Blended with Pozzolanic material:

November to April (Cold weather condition) 14 days

Remaining period (Hot weather condition) 21 days

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8.3.6 A formalized curing record shall be maintained at the Site for inspection and
verification by the SEC Representative. In case the requirements are not
complied, a Non Conformance Report (NCR) shall be issued to the
Contractor and action taken accordingly.

Minimum mandatory information to be provided in the curing record:

a. Time duration between concrete placement and actual start of curing

process

b. Type of curing

c. Conformance of curing materials to specification

d. Physical arrangements including frequency of replenishment, etc.

e. Duration of curing process

f. Satisfactory compliance statement

8.4 Corrosion Protection and Durability

To produce durable concrete of high quality in resisting corrosion and adverse

environmental conditions, the guidelines presented in ACI 201.2R shall be followed
in construction practices. Some of the practices are, but not limited to, the following:

8.4.1 All concrete foundations and slabs-on-grade shall be laid on two (2) layers of
150 microns thick each, polyethylene sheeting as vapor barrier over 75 mm
thick lean concrete mat as mentioned in Section 7.3.6.

8.4.2 All concrete surfaces below grade and in contact with soil shall be protected
by waterproofing coating/membrane material, unless specified otherwise in
the approved design drawings. The coating membrane shall extend 150 mm
above ground level, unless aesthetically unacceptable. SEC approval is
required for the waterproofing material.

Tanking system, with approved water proofing materials, shall be done for
shallow concrete foundations in Sabkhah soils. For deep foundations in
Sabkhah soils, steel casing should be used as an extra protection or any other
approved protection methods.

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9.0 REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE CONCRETE

Special care shall be taken by adopting new/latest methods during the construction in order
to minimize future concrete repairs.

Concrete shall be repaired if defective or if in the opinion of the SEC Representative does
not meet the specified requirements. Repair of defects and imperfections, described below,
shall be started within 24 hours of form removal and shall be completed without delay. For
color matching, the use of a mixture of white and gray cements is permitted.

Listed below are various types of defects, mostly encountered in newly-constructed

concrete, and methods for their repair. All repair procedures shall be submitted to the SEC
for approval. All repaired areas shall be properly moist cured for a minimum of seven (7)
days and as recommended by the repair materials' manufacturer.

9.1 Surface Air Voids/Sand Streaking/Peeling/Blistering

Pre-packaged cementitious repair products shall be mixed and used as per

manufacturer's recommendations. Fins shall be neatly removed from exposed
surfaces.

9.2 Honeycombs

Concrete in honeycomb areas shall be chipped to a depth of 25 mm or more, as

needed to reach sound concrete, with edges perpendicular to the surface. Any loose
concrete shall be removed and the surface kept clean and free from contaminants. An
area, determined from a perimeter extending at least 150 mm beyond the chipped
region shall be pre-soaked for at least the last 8 hours immediately prior to repair.

A mortar mix with strength not less than that of the original concrete at 28 days age
shall be brushed into the cavity. Immediately after, a dry pack patching mortar shall
be applied, the mix composition being similar to that of the parent concrete. The
water content shall be the minimum amount required for handling and placing. The
mortar shall be compacted in layers into the cavity and screeded off to protrude
slightly from the surrounding surface and then left undisturbed for one or two hours
before finishing. During application, each layer shall be solidly compacted over its
entire surface by the use of a hard wood board and a hammer.

Alternatively, a pre-packaged, non-shrink grout with strength equal to or exceeding

the parent concrete strength shall be used.

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9.3 Tie Holes

Holes from removed ties shall be repaired using the same grout/mortar mix as for
honeycombs. If the holes are limited in depth, then a dry pack consistency grout shall
be used. Concrete surfaces shall be pre-soaked for at least the last 8 hours, prior to
repair.

9.4 Pop-outs /Scaling

All the affected materials, which may have an area larger than that from first visual
appearance, shall be removed. The same repair procedure as for the honeycombs,
shall be used.

9.5 Discoloration and Stains

Concrete surfaces shall be clean of all dirt and stains caused during construction. The
discoloration and Stains shall be minimized by utilizing proper construction
practices. If discoloration or stains do occur, procedures and materials for repair and
modification shall be submitted to the SEC Representative for approval.

The discoloration may be caused by the following conditions:

a. Change in Mix

b. Aggregate Transparency

c. Hydration Discoloration

d. Segregation Discoloration

e. Drying Discoloration

f. Cold Joints Discoloration

g. Improper Concreting and Finishing Practices

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9.6 Cracks

Any cracks detected shall be reported to the SEC Representative immediately.

Depending on the cause and type of cracking and the need for repairs, the cracks
shall be repaired using either rigid patching or elastomeric caulking based upon
approval by the SEC Representative.

The method of repairs are any one of the following or a suitable combination of
more than one of:

a. Sealing

b. V–Grooving

c. Resin injection

9.7 Defects with Exposed Reinforcing Steel

Concrete replacement shall be used for large defects and when reinforcing steel bars
are exposed. Other materials may be proposed for approval by the SEC
Representative.

Surface preparation for the repair is as given below:

Concrete shall be removed to a depth of 25 mm to 50 mm (depending upon the

member thickness and maximum aggregate size) behind the exposed reinforcing bar.
Area to be repaired shall be cleaned, pre-soaked for the last eight (8) hours before
placement of concrete or repair mortar, and repair as for honeycombs shall be made.
When the repaired region is thicker than 75 mm, 10 mm maximum aggregate size
shall be mixed with the repair mortar. Strength of the repair material shall not be less
than the original concrete strength at 28 days.

Immediately before placement, the concrete repair mix shall be re-mixed if desired,
to reduce the subsequent shrinkage.

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10.0 QUALITY CONTROL

Quality Control Program shall be implemented in all respects after approval by the SEC in
practice at every stage of work. The SEC Representative shall witness and take necessary
action to see that Quality Control and Quality Assurance is complied with as per 70-TMSS-
03, including the following functions:

10.1 Pre-Concreting Quality Control

10.1.1 Inspection and approval of the batching and mixing, facilities, and metering
(dispensing) calibration records

10.1.2 Inspection, testing and approval of concrete materials

10.1.3 Inspection and approval of excavation, formwork, reinforcing steel, shoring,

falsework, bracing, supports, embedded items, joints, waterstops, etc.

10.1.4 Inspection and approval of placement, consolidation and finishing operations

10.1.5 Checking the items listed in the concrete placement card (Appendix I)

10.2 Post-Concreting Quality Control

10.2.1 Inspection and approval of form removal, including reshoring operations

10.2.2 Inspection and approval of curing facilities

10.2.3. Inspection and approval of testing facilities

10.3 Actions for Non-Compliance of Quality Control

Following actions shall be taken in case of work not being conducted per the
requirements of SEC Standards:

10.3.1 Postponing concreting operations until outstanding requirements are fulfilled

10.3.2 Rejection of materials or workmanship, which do not conform to the

specifications

10.3.3 Stop any WORK, which is not being done in accordance with this Standard
and report immediately to the SEC Representative, providing records, upon
discovery of any non-compliance.

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11.0 SUBMITTALS

11.1 Working drawings for the following shall be prepared:

a. Details of Formwork System

b. Methods of Form Construction and Erection

c. Falsework and Computations

d. Location of Form Joints, Form Ties and Construction Joints

e. Sequence of Form Removal and Computations

11.2 A working schedule for the dates and rate of concrete placement for each item of
WORK shall be prepared. This shall be done periodically, as acceptable to the SEC.

11.3 Document describing quality control and Quality program shall be submited to The
SEC for approval prior to start of any work at site.

11.4 Special methods for compliance with hot weather concreting, including delivery,
placement, curing and protection requirements shall be included in quality control
and Quality program. This shall be in addition to a curing proposal to be submitted
for approval.

11.5 In case of any serious defect, or lack of concrete strength as indicated in the test
reports after the curing period is completed, concrete cores shall be obtained and
tested as per ASTM C 42M.

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12.0 APPENDICES

12.1 APPENDIX 1: CONCRETE POUR CARD AND PLACEMENT RECORD

SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY (SEC)

CONTRACTOR: CONTRACT J.O. NO. POUR CARD NO.
NO.
LOCATION OF POUR: DESCRIPTION OF POUR:
TYPE AND SOURCE OF CONCRETE QUANTITY/ VOLUME OF CONCRETE
CHECK LIST INSPECTED & APPROVED DATE
BY
Line and Grade
Formwork and Waterstop
Reinforcement
Embedded Metals
Embedded Pipes
Embedded Conduits & Ground Wires
Preparation of Embedded Joints
Waterproofing
Cleanliness and Access
Verification of Rate of Placement Cu. m/ hr.
Provision of Hot Weather Concreting

PLACEMENT RECORD AND DATE:

Weather Temperature
Rate of Placement Curing Method
Type of Equipment Used Quantity of Concrete Placed
Type of Finish Start Time
Slump Specified/Actual Finish Time
Is Water Added at Site? Yes/No If Yes, Trip Tickets Conform To
(Only Dry Mix) Approved Design Mix Yes/No
Amount of Water Added Numbers Of Trip Tickets
Attached
Amount of Super Plasticizer Were Cylinders Taken? If yes,
28 day test results Yes/No
Amount of Super Plasticizer (SP) Added, [If Placement breakdown & other
Applicable, Only Permitted at Site] remarks
Slump At Addition of SP
CONTRACTOR’S QC ENGINEER- COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE
Sign/Date/Time Sign/Date/Time

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12.2 APPENDIX 2: CONCRETE POUR CARD AND PLACEMENT RECORD

POST CONCRETE PLACEMENT ACCEPTANCE CARD (SAMPLE CHECKLIST)-Sheet 1 of 5

MEMBER /ITEM

LOCATION

DATE CAST

DATE STRIPPED

DATE INSPECTED

CURING TYPE

CURING START

CURING FINISHED

NO. OF DAYS CURED

FINAL ACCEPTANCE DATE:

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 LOCATION ACTION ACCEPTANCE
Sl. DESCRIPTION (Attach sketch REQUIRED REMARKS
Contractor’s SEC
No if required
QA/QC Rep.

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1. FORM REMOVAL

Removal time
2. CONCRETE FINISH
Formwork Pieces Cast Into Surfaces
(Wood, Plywood, Polystyrene)
Cleaning and removal of concrete,
grout and spillage.
Honeycombing/washouts
Damaged surface by concrete nails,
etc
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Stained & colored surfaces

Blow holes

Date of Approval: January 31, 2012

Uneven surfaces not meeting the
specs. requirements
Tie holes

Exposed aggregate and

uncompacted concrete
Cast in areas (Repair required)
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Sl. DESCRIPTION (Attach REQUIRED REMARKS
Contractor’s SEC
No sketch if
QA/QC Rep.
required
2. CONCRETE FINISH (Cont’d)

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Fins & other projections

Cleaning & removal of sprayed

curing compound
Finish as specified
3 CAST INSERTS
Exposing & cleaning of cast-in-
plates & some repair required
Cast-in frames & sleeves cleaning
& some repair required
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Cleaning and removal of formwork

and polystyrene props on block-
outs

Date of Approval: January 31, 2012

Cleaning of door frames and some
repairs required
4. JOINTS
Incomplete joints
Cleaning of joints and some repairs
required
Repairs required on construction
joints
POST CONCRETE PLACEMENT ACCEPTANCE CARD (SAMPLE CHECKLIST) Sheet 3 of 5
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Sl. DESCRIPTION (Attach sketch REQUIRED REMARKS
Contractor’s SEC
No if required
QA/QC Rep.

5. COVER SURVEY* (If Suspected)

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Insufficient Reinforcement Cover

Within tolerances

6. CRACK INVESTIGATION*

Visible Cracks
Crack monitoring report
Repair required for crack width >
0.02 mm
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7. CONCRETE TESTING AND

EVALUATION (per 70-TMSS-03)

Date of Approval: January 31, 2012

8. AS-BUILT SURVEY FOR
LOCATIONS AND POSITIONING
TOLERANCES PER ACI 117

* Where Applicable
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POST CONCRETE PLACEMENT ACCEPTANCE CARD (SAMPLE CHECKLIST) Sheet 5 of 5

ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED

REPAIRS REQUIRED AS INDICATED ABOVE

REPAIRS INSPECTED AND FOUND

SATISFACTORY, JOB ACCEPTED

RE-SCHEDULE INSPECTION

Name & Signature

Contractor's Q.C. Representative SEC Representative

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