PROJECT No.

C-560

MINERA CHINALCO PERU S.A.

TOROMOCHO PROJECT

General Specification N° 000-GC-C-002

Concrete Construction

Aker Solutions Owner Approval: J. Wigle

333 East Wetmore Road, Suite 600
Tucson, Arizona 85705 Date: May 15, 2008

REV DATE BY CHK APPROVAL DESCRIPTION

A 17 Apr 08 LGM CSH A. Ibarra Issued for Internal Review
B 05 May 08 LGM CSH A. Ibarra Issued for Client Approval
C 19 May 08 LGM CSH A. Ibarra Issued for Design
0 26 Aug 09 LGM CSH A. Ibarra Issued for Construction
1 09 Nov 09 LGM AIH A. Ibarra Change as notice

DISTRIBUTION A B C 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Client 5-5-8 5-19-8 9-11

Procurement
Field
Internal 4-17-8 5-5-8 5-19-8

Note: Signed originals on file

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INDEX

Page

1. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. PRODUCTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. EXECUTION.................................................................................................................................................... 13

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary
This specification prescribes requirements for cast-in-place concrete construction.
A. Scope of Specification
1. Construction of plain and reinforced concrete work.
2. Sampling, testing, and inspecting concrete and concrete construction.
3. Placing anchor bolts and embedments for structural items.
4. Detailing, providing fabrication, and placing steel bar reinforcing, including
reinforcing supports and accessories.
5. Design, supply and installation of formwork for concrete structures.
B. Related Specifications
The following specifications prescribe items of related work:
000-GC-C-001 Site Work
000-GC-S-004 Structural & Misc. Steel Fabrication and Erection
Coordinate work prescribed by this specification with work prescribed by the
above listed specifications.
1.2 References
The publications listed below form part of this specification to the extent referenced in
this specification. Each publication shall be the latest revision and addendum in effect
on the date this specification is issued for basic engineer, unless noted otherwise.
Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the details of the
drawings, work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions
of these publications. If there is a discrepancy between the references and this
specification, the most stringent requirement shall govern.
A. ACI (American Concrete Institute)
1. ACI 117 Standard Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete
Construction and Materials
2. ACI 270R Mass Concrete
3. ACI 211.1 Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal,
Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete
4. ACI 214 Recommended Practice for Evaluation of Strength Test Results
of Concrete
5. ACI 301 Standard Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings
6. ACI 302.1R Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction

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7. ACI 304R Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing

Concrete
8. ACI 304.2R Placing Concrete by Pumping Methods
9. ACI 305R Hot Weather Concreting
10. ACI 306R Cold Weather Concreting
11. ACI 308 Standard Practice for Curing Concrete
12. ACI 315 Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement
13. ACI 318/318R Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI
318) and Commentary (ACI 318R)
14. ACI 347R Guide to Formwork for Concrete
15. ACI 504R Guide to Sealing Joints in Concrete Structures
16. ACI 506 Recommended practice for shotcreting
17. ACI SP-15 Standard Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings
(ACI 318) with Selected ACI and ASTM References
18. ACI SP-66 ACI Detailing Manual
B. AISC (American Institute for Steel Construction)
1. Code of Standard Practice for Buildings and Bridges
C. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
The standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials are listed under
Section 1.4 of ACI 301 and are declared to be a part of these specifications, the
same as if fully set forth herein. In addition, the following form a part of this
specification to the extent referenced:
1. ASTM A82 Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete
Reinforcement
2. ASTM A184/A184M Standard Specification for Fabricated Deformed
Steel Bar, Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
3. ASTM A185 Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Fabric,
4. Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement
5. ASTM A615/A615M Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-
Steel
6. Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
7. ASTM C31/C31M Standard Test Method for Making and Curing Concrete
Test Specimens in the Field
8. ASTM C33 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
9. ASTM C39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength
of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

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10. ASTM C94/C94M Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete

11. ASTM A497 Standard Specification for steel welded wire fabric,
deformed, for concrete reinforecement
12. ASTM C127 Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity and Absorption
of Coarse Aggregate
13. ASTM C128b Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity and Absorption
of Fine Aggregate
14. ASTM C136 Standard Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
15. Aggregates
16. ASTM C150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
17. ASTM C260 Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for
Concrete
18. ASTM C494 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
19. ASTM C618 Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in Portland Cement
Concrete
20. ASTM C1017 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in
21. Producing Flowing Concrete
22. ASTM D1751 Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler
for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction Nonextruding and
Resilient Bituminous Types)
23. ASTM E329 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in the Testing
and/or Inspection of Materials Used in Construction
D. NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association)
1. Checklist for Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities
E. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act)
F. Geotechnical Investigation Report “Overall mine Site Geotechnical Design
Recommendations” for Toromocho Project Basic Engineering, Rev. 4,
dated June 15, 2009 as prepared by Golder Associates Inc., Av. Santo
Toribio 143 Piso 4, San Isidro, Lima

1.3 Pre-Concrete Conference

Supplier, Concrete Supplier, Admixture Supplier, Testing Laboratory, and the Buyer
shall meet before submittal of mix design to review specifications, discuss detailed
requirements for preparing mix designs, and to establish proper construction
procedures.

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1.4 Submittals
A. The Supplier shall submit 1 copy of the following documentation to the Buyer for
review and approval 30 days prior to placing any concrete, or as required by
Project requirements:
1. Mix Designs
2. Mix designs shall be proportioned in accordance with Chapter 3 of ACI
301. Submit mix designs for each combination of ingredients on each
class of concrete for review.
3. Shot crete mix shall be proportion in accordance to ACI 506
4. Trial batch qualification test results, or complete standard deviation
analysis based on previous field experience.
5. Ingredients test results or certifications.
6. Compressive strength results.
7. Material suppliers, sources, properties, and certifications.
8. The Supplier must supply all the necessary certification to demonstrate
the adequate concrete quality.

Note: Supplier (PDMI) has submitted all of the above mentioned documents, except
shotcrete

B. Prior to the production of concrete, the Supplier shall submit to the Buyer for
record only, 1 copy of Manufacturer's specifications with application and
installation instructions for proprietary materials and items including bonding
agents, form release agents, water stops, joint systems, chemical floor
hardeners, dry shake finish materials, liquid curing compounds, and prepackaged
repair materials. Also, include a statement showing product selections comply
with VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and environmental regulations of the
locality.
C. Prior to the production of concrete, the supplier shall submit to the Buyer a
complete description of proposed curing methods.
D. A delivery ticket for each batch, conforming to Section 16 of ASTM C94 shall be
given to the Buyer's Testing Agent at the point of delivery.
E. The Independent Testing Agent shall submit slump test and compression test
results to the Buyer on a daily basis. Breaks of 500 psi below the specified
design strength at 28 days shall be submitted on the same day. Reports shall
contain the project identification name and number, date of concrete placement,
name of concrete supplier and truck number, name of concrete testing service,
concrete type and class, location of concrete in structure, cyclinder number,
design compressive strength at 28 days, compressive break strength, and type of
break.

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F. Prior to placing reinforcing steel, the supplier shall submit the following for review
by the Aker Solutions Engineer:
1. Certified mill test reports for each bar size for each heat of reinforcing
steel delivered.
1.5 Delivery
A. Concrete
1. Plant and Truck Mixer Certification
Evidence (including checklist) of certification of the plant equipment used
for weighing of materials for batching and truck mixers used for mixing
and delivery of concrete shall meet the requirements of NRMCA, and
ASTM C94.
2. Delivery Tickets
A delivery ticket shall be furnished in triplicate by the batch plant with
each batch delivered to the construction site setting forth the following
information:
a. Serial number of ticket.
b. Data, time of loading, time of arrival, time of unloading.
c. Truck number and batch number.
d. Specific job designation (name of Contractor, location of pour).
e. Volume of concrete (cubic yards).
f. Class of concrete, as specified herein.
g. Time and amount of water added.
h. Type and brand of cement.
i. Weight of cement.
j. Weights and maximum size of coarse and fine aggregates,
respectively.
k. Amount of water added after batching, if any.
l. Type and amount of admixtures.
m. Signature of Supplier’s Representative.
3. Water reducing, accelerating, and air entraining admixtures are to be
added at the batch plant, while accelerators and retarders may be added
at the batch plant or jobsite. Refer to ACI 304, Section 4.5, for
requirements for charging of ingredients into the mixer.
4. Add high range water reducing admixtures to the concrete at the project
site, after verification of the initial slump.

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B. Reinforcing Steel
1. Reinforcing steel shall be prepared for shipment in such a manner that
quality and cleanliness shall be maintained during shipment. Materials
shall be adequately protected against damage during shipment.
2. Shipments shall be by structure to the maximum extent possible.
3. Store reinforcement above ground and protect from dirt, oil, and grease.
4. Bar shall be detailed and fabricated off site.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 General
A. Any product not listed under the following Materials section may be submitted to
the Buyer for review and approval. A product that is not listed is not to be used
without written approval of the Aker Solutions Engineer.
B. Products shall meet applicable local VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
regulations.
2.2 Materials
A. Concrete Materials
1. Cement: ASTM C150, Type V, or as shown and indicated on drawings;
use only 1 brand for all cement.
2. Fly ash: ASTM C618, Class F. (Only if approved by Aker Solutions
Engineer)
3. Fine and coarse aggregates: ASTM C33 for normal weight concrete.
(Maximum size ¾”)
4. Water: Mixing water for concrete shall meet the requirements of ASTM
C94.

B. Admixtures
1. Air entrainment: ASTM C260, liquid air-entraining admixture, equivalent
to Micro Air by the Masterbuilders Co., or Air Mix by the Euclid Chemical
Co., or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.
2. Water reducing: ASTM C494, Type A, Equivalent to Pozzalith 200N by
the Masterbuilders Co., or Eucon WR-75 or Eucon WR-91 by the Euclid
Chemical Co., or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.
3. Water reducing, retarding: ASTM C494, Type D, equivalent to Pozzalith
122R by the Masterbuilders Co., or Retarder 75 by the Euclid Chemical
Co., or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.

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4. High range water reducer: ASTM C494, Type F or G, (superplasticizer)

equivalent to Rheobuild 1000 by the Masterbuilders Co., or Eucon 37 by
the Euclid Chemical Co., or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.
5. Noncorrosive, nonchloride accelerator, if so specified: The admixture
shall conform to ASTM C494, Type C or E, and not contain more chloride
ions than are present in municipal drinking water. The admixture
manufacturer must have long term noncorrosive test data of at least a
year's duration, from an independent testing laboratory, using an
acceptable accelerated corrosion test method such as that using
electrical potential measures, equivalent to Pozzutec 20 by
Masterbuilders, or Accelguard 80 by the Euclid Chemical Co., or Aker
Solutions Engineer approved equal.
6. Admixtures containing calcium chloride, thiocyanates, or any admixture
shall not contribute more than 5 ppm (0.005 percent).
7. Admixtures from only 1 supplier are to be used.

C. Concrete Accessories
1. Bonding compounds: Rewettable; the compound shall be a polyvinyl
acetate type such as Euco Weld by the Euclid Chemical Company(or
Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal) on areas not exposed to
moisture. Obtain Aker Solutions Engineer approval prior to use.
2. Epoxy adhesive: The compound shall be a 2-component, 100 percent
solids, 100 percent reactive compound suitable for use on dry or damp
surfaces, Euco Epoxy Number 452MV or Number 620 by the Euclid
Chemical Company or Sikadure Hi-Mod by the Sika Chemical Company
or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.
3. Repair topping (Thickness of 2 mm to 13 mm): Latex and microsilica
modified cementitious mortar designed for use as a floor or deck topping.
Thin top supreme by the Euclid Chemical Company, or Aker Solutions
Engineer approved equal.
4. Repair topping (thickness of 13 mm to 50 mm): Latex and microsilica
modified cementitious mortar designed for use as a floor or deck topping.
Concrete Top supreme by the Euclid Chemical Company, or Aker
Solutions Engineer approved equal.
5. Underlayment compound: Free-flowing, self-leveling, pumpable
cementitious base compound, "Flow-Top" by Euclid Chemical Company,
or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.
6. Vapor barrier: 6 mil thick clear polyethylene film or fabric reinforced
plastic film, type recommended for below grade applications.
7. Patching mortar shall be a free-flowing polymer-modified cementitious
coating equivalent to Euco Thin Coat (for horizontal repairs) or Verticoat
(for vertical or overhead repairs) by the Euclid Chemical Company or
Aker Solutions Engineer approved equals.

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8. Liquid densifier: Siliconate compound which reacts with the concrete

constituents to harden the surface, such as Diamond Hard by the Euclid
Chemical Company or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.
9. Anti-corrosion epoxy/cementitious adhesive: Water-based epoxy resin for
adhesion and corrosion protection of reinforcing members equivalent to
Corr-Bond by the Euclid Chemical Company or Aker Solutions Engineer
approved equal.
10. Concrete floor hardener shall be Master Plate 200 (colored gray) metallic
hardener by Masterbuilders, or Colorcron (colored gray) floor hardener by
Masterbuilders (or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equals). Refer to
design drawing for location and extent of floor surface treatment,
D. Curing Compounds and Accessories
1. In states or areas that require VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
compliance for curing compounds, the supplier shall select a product and
submit for the Aker Solutions Engineer 's approval; especially in enclosed
areas of existing operating plants.
E. Products for Joints in Concrete
1. Joint Primer
A 2-component penetrating liquid urethane based primer, for use with
urethane and epoxy sealants such as Eucolastic Primer by Euclid
Chemical Co. or U-Seal Joint Sealant 3203 Primer by Burke or Aker
Solutions Engineer approved equal.
2. Backup Material
ASTM D1056, round closed cell foam rod; oversized 30 to 50 percent
larger than joint width.
3. Waterstop
a. Waterstops shall be dumbbell or centerbulb type and shall be made
from extruded PVC (polyvinyl chloride) with a minimum width of 6
inches, unless noted otherwise. Corners and intersections shall be
prewelded. (Alternative types of waterstops can be proposed but
need to be submitted for Aker Solutions Engineer’s approval)
b. Tensile strength shall be 12 MPa minimum, as determined by ASTM
D412 Die “C” method.
c. Elongation shall be 350% minimum, as determined by ASTM D412
Die “C” method.
d. Tear resistance shall be 50 KN/m minimum as determined by ASTM
D412.
4. Joint Filler
a. ASTM D994, bituminous impregnated fiberboard, 13 mm and 25
mm thick.

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b. ASTM D1751; asphalt impregnated cork, with asphalt saturated

glass-fiber felt liners; 13 mm thick.
5. Joint Sealant
a. Joint sealants shall conform to the provisions of ACI 504R.
b. Expansion and isolation joints: Self-Leveling, 2-component
polyurethane sealant such as U-Seal Joint Sealant 3202 Hand-
Mix, Non-Sag by Burke or Aker Solutions Engineer approved
equal.
c. Control and construction joints: Corrosion resistant, 2-component
resin hardener for joints cut with Soff-Cut saws such as MM 80 by
Metzger McGuire Co., or Euco 700 by the Euclid Chemical
Company or Aker Solutions Engineer approved equal.
F. Reinforcing Steel
1. Fabrication
a. Reinforcing steel shall be deformed bars, conform to ASTM
A615M, minimum yield strength to be 420 MPa or Peruvian quality
ARN 420, according ITINTEC 341.031 (Fy=420 MPa). Also is
acceptable Chinese quality HRB500E (Fy=500 MPa) 1
b. Reinforcing bar mat: ASTM A184, deformed billet-steel bars, plain
finish. Minimum yield strength to be 420 MPa
c. Spiral reinforcing: ASTM A82, cold-drawn plain steel wire, plain
finish; for spiral reinforcing in columns, cast-in-place piles, drilled
piers, and caissons. Minimum yield strength to be 420 MPa
d. Welded wire fabric: ASTM A185, cold-drawn plain steel; ASTM
A497. Minimum yield strength to be 420 MPa
e. Material shall be new and in accordance with the ASTM
specification or other recognized standards specified. Materials
not manufactured in the United States shall be submitted for prior
approval. The Aker Solutions Engineer reserves the right to reject
the use of such materials.
f. Bar bends and fabrication tolerances shall be in accordance with
ACI 315.
g. Reinforcing steel shall be bent cold. Rebending of hooks shall not
be permitted. Bars may be straightened provided the bend is
more than or equal to 2 times the recommended minimum
diameter of bends.
h. Bar supports shall be according to Chapter 5 of ACI 301.
i. Tie wire shall be black annealed wire, 1.5 mm minimum.
j. Welding of reinforcing bars is prohibited shall not be welded.

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2. Placing Drawings and Bending Schedules

a. Placing drawings and bending schedules showing the number,
grade, size, length, mark, location, and bending diagrams for
reinforcing steel shall be prepared in accordance with ACI 315.
b. Lap splices shall be as indicated on the design drawings.
c. Each structure or foundation shall have a different identity
number. Drawings shall indicate the related equipment tag
number and drawing number.
3. Identification and Tagging
a. Tag reinforcing in accordance with this specification; use
embossed metal tags.
b. Tag each bundle of bars, straight or bent, showing drawing
number, drawing revision number, structure, mark number, bar
quantity, and size.
c. Tag stock length straight bars showing number of bars, size, and
length
4. Products for Concrete Formwork
Design and installation of formwork, tolerances, preparation of form
surfaces, removal of forms, and reshoring is to be in strict accordance
with Chapter 4, ACI 301.
G. Embedded Steel and Anchorage Bolt
1. Fabrication
a. For Embedded Steel and Anchorage Bolt, use ASTM A36.
b. Material shall be new and in accordance with the ASTM
specification or other recognized standards specified. Materials
not manufactured in the United States shall be submitted for prior
approval. The Buyer reserves the right to reject the use of such
materials.
2.3 Design Criteria
A. Concrete Strength
1. Unless shown otherwise on drawings, minimum 28-day compressive
strength f '(c) shall be as follows:
c. Foundations: f '(c) = 30 MPa
d. Slab-on-grade: f ‘(c) = 30 MPa 1
e. Structures; columns, beams, slabs: f '(c) = 30 MPa
f. Underground duct envelopes: f '(c) = 10 MPa

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g. Light Buildings: f '(c) = 21 MPa

h. Shotcrete f’(c) = 21 MPa
i. Lean mix concrete: f' ‘(c) = 10 MPa
2. If high early strength concrete is specified, the compressive strength shall
be 7-day strength.

B. Slump
1. Unless shown otherwise on drawings, concrete slump shall be as follows:
a. Footings, piers, and walls: 50 mm to 100 mm.
b. Beams and columns: 25 mm to 100 mm.
c. Slabs: 50 mm to 100 mm.
d. Fireproofing and underground duct envelope: 100 mm to 150 mm
e. Pours over 760 mm thick: 25 mm to 64 mm.
f. Lean mix concrete: 100 mm to 150 mm.
2. Concrete containing high range water reducer:
a. When high range water reducer is added to maintain slump with
lower water / cement ratio, slump shall be as specified in Section
2.3B.1 of this specification, after addition of the reducer.
b. When high range water reducer is added to increase slump
without changing water / cement ratio, slump before addition of
reducer shall be as specified in Section 2.3B.1 of this
specification, and shall not exceed 200 mm after addition of
reducer.
C. Water-Cement Ratio
Maximum 0.40 for water retaining (hydraulic) structures and concrete subject to
deicers, brackish water, or salt spray; 0.45 for other structures.
D. Formwork
Design and construction shall comply with Chapter 4 of ACI 301 and the building
code of the local jurisdiction.
2.4 Concrete Mixes
A. Proportioning
1. Proportion normal weight concrete mixes in accordance with Chapter 3 of
ACI 301, mass concrete mixes in accordance with Appendix 5 of ACI
211.1, on the basis of either previous field experience or trial mixes; do
not proportion concrete mixes based on empirical data. Refer to
Appendix A of ACI 301 for flow chart on proportioning normal weight
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accordance with Chapter 4 of ACI 304R. Shotcrete mix shall be one part
Portland Cement, 3. 5 parts of sand (3/3 maximum size) and water (3 to 4
gallons per bag of cement) in accordance with ACI 506.
2. Include proposed chemical admixtures in mix design in same proportions
and batching sequence as shall be used in production concrete.
3. The proposed mix designs shall be accompanied by complete standard
deviation analysis or trial mix test data.
4. Determine standard deviation and required average compressive strength
in accordance with the requirements of ACI 301.
5. Concrete shall contain a coarse aggregate with a maximum size of 20
mm except mass concrete with maximum 40 mm aggregate. Refer to
ACI 302, Section 3.6 for additional requirements.
6. Give particular attention to aggregate gradation for pumpable concrete
mixes.
B. Concrete shall be air entrained according to Table 3.4.1 of ACI 301. Interior floor
slabs preferably shall have no air entrainment, with no more than 3 percent.
C. Fly ash may be used with Aker Solutions Engineer’s approval as a cementitious
material, with the fly ash replacing a maximum of 20 percent of the cement (by
weight). The fly ash shall be used in calculating the water-cement ratio and shall
come from the same source.
2.5 Grout
A. Design requirements:
Base plates for equipment and structures shall be grouted to provide full uniform
load transfer between bottom of plate and concrete foundation.
B. Types of grout:
1. Nonmetallic nonshrink cement base grout with minimum compressive
strength of 34 MPa at 28 days shall be “Masterflow 713”, manufactured
by Master Builders, Cleveland, Ohio or buyer approved equal.

It shall be used in the following applications unless otherwise specified in

drawings:
 Compressors, generators, vessels and heat exchangers, blowers,
motors and other rotating equipment subject to vibration.
 Equipment with cast bases.
 Equipment on base frames with cover plates.
 Column base plates.
 Other applications where grout type is not specified on project drawings.

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“Ceilcote 648 CP” manufactured by Master Builders or Buyer approved

equal. It shall only be used in areas specified on project drawings.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Preparation
A. Anchor Bolts and Embedments
1. Before the installation of any steel embedment element, all the surface of
the elements must be cleaned. Oxide or grease will not be accepted, in
the steel surface.
2. Steel, anchor bolts, ironwork, pipe sleeves, inserts, wood blocking, nailer
strips, isolation joint material, construction joint dowels, and other fixtures
as shown, specified, or required to be built into concrete shall be placed
accurately and secured against displacement during concreting.
Sufficient time between erection of forms and placing concrete shall be
given to the various trades to permit proper installation of their work. The
installation of anchors, inserts, and sleeves for electrical, mechanical,
plumbing, heating, and ventilation work shall be subject to the inspection
and approval of the Aker Solutions QA/QC Inspector before concrete is
placed.
3. The installation of and tolerances for anchor bolts and embedded items
shall comply with paragraph 7.5 of the AISC Code of Standard Practice.
Anchor bolts shall be located within 3 mm of design position and shall be
plumb within 1.5 mm.
4. Locate plate inserts within plus or minus 6 mm horizontally or vertically.
5. Protect bolt threads against damage and concrete; cap or plug sleeves to
keep out water, concrete, and debris.
6. Tack welding of anchor bolts, reinforcing steel, and embedments is not
permitted unless noted on the drawings.
B. Placing Concrete
Preparation before placement and conveying of concrete shall be in accordance
with Chapter 8, Section 8.1 and 8.2 respectively of ACI 301.
3.2 Installation
A. Concrete Production
Production of concrete shall comply with Chapter 7 of ACI 301. Water may be
added to the mix at the point of delivery in accordance with Section 11.7 of
ASTM C94 when permitted by the Aker Solutions QA/QC Inspector's testing
agent but in no case shall the total amount of water added at the jobsite and
batch plant exceed the quantity specified for the design mix.
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1. Placement of concrete shall be in accordance with Chapter 8 of ACI 301.

The temperature of plastic concrete, as placed, shall not exceed 90
degrees F. During cold weather, as placed, temperature shall not be less
than 50 degrees F. Hot and cold weather concreting shall be in
accordance with ACI 305 and ACI 306.
2. Color (red) top surface of underground electrical duct envelopes; sprinkle
colored iron oxide powder over fresh concrete at rate of 0.5 kg per square
meter.
3. Ensure that discharge of ready mixed concrete is completed within 1.5
hours after batching. The 1.5 hours may be extended if the concrete is of
such slump after 1.5 hours (or 300 revolutions) that it can be satisfactorily
placed and consolidated without the addition of water.
4. Maintain records of concrete placement; record date, location, quantity,
air temperature, field test results, and test samples taken; maintain
concrete delivery tickets with record for ready mixed concrete.
5. Redosage: Redosage with the specified high range water reducing
admixture (superplasticizer) may be done with the prior approval of the
Aker Solutions Engineer regarding dosage and time periods.
6. Obtain replacement inspection and authorization from the Aker Solutions
Engineer before placing concrete.
7. Concrete conveying by pumping shall meet the requirements of ACI
304R, Chapter 9. Concrete conveying by belt conveyor shall meet
requirements of ACI 304R, Chapter 10.
8. After concrete placement and form removal, clean exposed reinforcing
steel and embedded items of concrete splatter, dirt, and other foreign
matter.
9. Concrete that has achieved initial set or has been contaminated by
foreign matter shall not be deposited in the structure. Retempered
concrete shall not be used.
10. Concrete shall be limited to a maximum 1.5 m free fall and horizontal flow
shall not exceed 1.5 m within the forms.
C. Slabs on Grade and Elevated Slabs
1. Construct slabs in accordance with Chapter 11 of ACI 301, ACI 302 and
the drawings.
2. Slabs on grade - place concrete in alternating strips (but not a
checkerboard pattern)
3. When separate floor toppings are called for, place the floor toppings to
required lines and grade after the base concrete has cured. Screed
toppings level or sloped on the drawings
4. Interior floor slabs shall meet the conventional flat tolerance requirements
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5. If a vapor barrier (slabs on grade) is called for on the drawings, and if

sharp backfill may puncture the barrier, place a 100 mm compactable fill
layer as a cushion. Lap vapor barrier 150 mm at joints and seal with duct
tape. Carefully fit vapor barrier around service openings.
D. Slab Finishes
1. Concrete slab surfaces shall be finished in accordance with ACI 302.1R.
2. Finish interior concrete floor slabs in accordance with ACI 302.1R for
Class 5 (industrial) floors unless otherwise shown on the drawings.
3. Provide a "floated finish" at equipment bases and exterior slabs according
to ACI 301, Section 11.7.2. Provide a "broom finish" to equipment bases,
exterior slabs, stairs, steps, ramps, and walks.
4. If no finish is specified, refer to ACI 301, Section 11.8.
5. For sealing and dust proofing requirements, see section 3.2.J.5 of this
specification.
6. If specified of Drawings, a monolithic surface treatment incorporating the
application of dry shake hardeners and colorants shall be applied per
manufactures specifications.
E. Finishing Formed Surfaces
Formed concrete surfaces shall be finished in accordance with Chapter 10 of
ACI 301, unless otherwise noted on the design drawings.
F. Formwork
1. The design, installation, and removal of formwork shall be in accordance
with ACI 347 except as modified herein. Wall and soil supported member
forms may be removed after 48 hours provided the concrete is sufficiently
hard not to be damaged by form removal, and provided curing operations
start immediately. Self-supporting member forms may be removed after 7
days provided the concrete strength is 80 percent of the 28-day strength.
No superimposed load shall be applied before the 28-day strength has
been verified by field cured cylinders. Formwork tolerances shall meet
ACI 301 Table 4.3.1.
2. Exposed edges shall have a 19 mm chamfer. Unexposed corners may
be either square or chamfered.
3. Obtain Buyer’s approval before framing openings in structural members if
openings are not indicated on the drawings.
4. Do not apply form release agent wherever concrete surfaces shall receive
special finishes or wherever applied coverings are affected by agent;
soak inside surfaces of untreated forms with clean water; keep surfaces
coated before placing concrete.
5. Coordinate work of other specifications in forming and placing openings,
slots, reglets, recesses, chases, sleeves, bolts, anchors, and other
inserts.

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G. Reinforcement
1. The grade, type, and details of reinforcing steel shall be in accordance
with the design drawings. Placement of reinforcement shall be in
accordance with Section 5.7 of ACI 301 unless otherwise approved by the
Aker Solutions Engineer.
2. Place, support, and fasten reinforcing before placing concrete; do not
insert dowels into fresh concrete; do not float welded wire fabric down into
fresh concrete. Support slab reinforcement at the required depth and
secure prior to placing concrete; do not pull welded wire fabric up into
fresh concrete as it is placed.
3. Secure at least 25 percent of bar intersections (including wall dowels)
with wire in 2-way mats.
4. Splice reinforcing bars only as shown on the design drawings. Necessary
splices not shown on the drawings shall be lapped sufficiently, as
approved by the Buyer, to develop the strength of the bars by bond for
bars through size Number 36. Mechanical splices shall be made only as
shown and noted on the drawings. Welded splices are not allowed.
5. Minimum concrete cover shall be according to ACI 301, Section 5.7.
Areas subject to chemical exposure, as noted on the design drawings,
shall have a minimum cover of 50 mm, unless otherwise noted.
H. Joints and Embedded Items
1. Joints and embedments shall be in accordance with Chapter 6 of ACI 301
unless otherwise approved by the Aker Solutions Engineer.
2. Construction joints shall be located as shown on the concrete drawings.
Any variation from location shown shall be approved by the Aker
Solutions Engineer. Should the concrete operation require the placement
of an intermediate construction joint, the concrete shall be struck off
square with the structure, water stops added if the normal joint has a
waterstop, the location completely recorded and reported to the Aker
Solutions Engineer in writing. Adjacent pour shall not be made until a
disposition has been received from the Aker Solutions Engineer.
3. Construction, isolation, and control joints in slabs on grade are to be built
in accordance with and located according to the design drawings. Control
joints in slab toppings are to be located directly above and in line with the
control joints in the underlying concrete slab.
Soft-Cut saw to a depth of t/5 (25 mm max.) shall be used immediately
after final finishing. Conventional saw cut joints are to begin as soon as
the concrete is hard enough to prevent raveling of the surface and
dislodging of the aggregate, but no later than 12 hours after concrete
placement. Prime and seal joints according to Sealant Manufacturer's
instructions. Control joints are to be cut using a Soff-Cut Saw and in strict
accordance with the saw manufacturer's written recommendations.
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4. The surface of construction joints shall be thoroughly cleaned and

defective or contaminated concrete, surface film, and laitance removed.
Prewet the remaining concrete followed by a brush application of a neat
cement paste. Obtain Aker Solutions Engineer's approval before using
bonding agents. Coating of vertical construction joints is not required.
5. Locate construction joints in girders, beams, and framed slabs according
to the design drawings. Obtain approval from the Aker Solutions
Engineer before placing any construction joints in locations other than
that shown on the design drawings.
6. Locate construction joints in walls no more than 30 linear meters apart.
7. Provide and install waterstops in joints as detailed on drawings. Join
waterstop sections according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Anchor securely to prevent movement during concrete placement.
Provide waterstops at all joints subject to either groundwater or process
fluids. Only butt welds are permitted in the field. Reinforcement shall not
be displaced when installing waterstops.
8. Continue reinforcing through construction joints.
9. Isolation joints in walls are to be provided as detailed on the drawings.
Interrupt reinforcing at isolation joints; provide and install dowels as
detailed on the drawings. Install isolation joints as located on the
drawings and where paving adjoins vertical surfaces such as walls,
columns, catch basins, manholes, and equipment foundations. Gap width
shall be 13 mm unless otherwise detailed.
10. Control or construction joints not specified on the design drawings shall
be located at the column centerlines and at intermediate intervals so that
each panel does not exceed 55 m² in area. Concrete shall be placed in
alternate paving lanes utilizing construction and control joints as
specified.

I. Repair of Surface Defects

1. Unless otherwise specified or permitted by the Buyer, tie holes,
honeycombs, and other concrete surface defects shall be repaired in
accordance with Chapter 9 of ACI 301 and alternate methods in 9.2.2.4
ACI 301, as soon as practicable after form removal at such times and in
such manner as shall not delay, interfere with, or impair the proper curing
of the fresh concrete. The Aker Solutions Engineer shall be notified
before proceeding with repair.
2. Prepackaged grouts and patching compounds may be used after Aker
Solutions Engineer’s approval is obtained. As an alternate, a patching
mortar similar to the concrete mix minus the coarse aggregate can be
used. Do not use more than 1 part cement to 2-1/2 parts sand by damp,
loose volume. Match the color of the surrounding area.
3. Remediation of Out-of-Tolerance Slabs
a. Grind down high points.

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b. Raise low points by using the specified underlayment compound

or repair topping if the areas are exposed.
c. Critical slab areas that must be replaced if out-of-tolerance are
identified on drawings.
(1) Demolish and replace out-of-tolerance areas that are
identified on drawings.
(2) Submit demolition and replacement plan to the Buyer for
review and concurrence before demolition.
(3) Replacement slab shall meet tolerance requirements as
shown on drawings for critical slab areas.
J. Curing and Protection
1. Freshly deposited concrete shall be protected from premature drying and
excessively hot or cold temperatures and shall be maintained with
minimal moisture loss at a relatively constant temperature for the period
of time necessary for the hydration of the cement and proper hardening of
the concrete. Curing shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 12,
ACI 301.
2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for curing and sealing when
hardeners, metallic, or mineral aggregate toppings are specified on the
design drawings.
3. Concrete Surfaces in Contact with Forms
The time during which concrete surfaces are in contact with wood or
metal forms may be considered as curing time. Wood forms shall be
maintained in a moist condition until removal. After form removal, the
concrete shall be cured until the end of the curing period by one of the
methods of concrete surfaces not in contact with forms. Moist wood
forms in contact with concrete shall not be considered as curing for
hydraulic structures. Curing time shall commence as soon as the wall
forms have been loosened and sprinkling has begun. Wall forms shall be
loosened between 24 and 48 hours after concrete placement and
sprinkling begins. Wood forms shall be kept moist until the forms are
loosened and the curing procedure begins.
4. Curing Hydraulic Structures
Hydraulic structures shall only be cured by a wet cure procedure. This
includes the use of ponding or sprinkling or a moisture retaining fabric.
Curing shall occur for a minimum of 14 days. Wall forms are to be
loosened and water continually sprinkled between the wall and forms. A
structure designated as a hydraulic structure shall be so noted on the
design drawings.
5. Sealing and Dustproofing
Exposed concrete floor surfaces shall be sealed and dustproofed. Where
the concrete is cured by using a liquid membrane curing compound, this

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sealing and dustproofing can be a part of the curing process provided a

suitable compound is used. Where some other curing method is used,
the concrete surface shall be coated with a liquid sealing and
dustproofing compound. Apply compounds in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Liquid membrane curing compounds that also seal and dustproof may be
used on exposed concrete floors. Do not use membrane forming
compounds on surfaces to receive bonded treatments, tiles, adhered
finishes, paint, epoxy toppings, tiles, and additional concrete. Unless
otherwise noted, hydraulic structures are not to receive a sealing and
dustproofing.
Wet cure concrete floors that are to receive bonded treatments, tiles,
adhered finishes, paint, epoxy toppings, tiles, and additional concrete.
Wet cure for a minimum of 7 days. Do not use ponding water, sprayed
water, or wet sand on exposed concrete surfaces.
6. Concrete Surfaces Not in Contact with Forms
Concrete surfaces not in contact with forms can utilize any of the methods
indicated in ACI 301, Section 12.2.1 for preservation of moisture, except
do not use ponding, sprayed water, or wet sand on exposed concrete
slabs.
7. For massive concrete as defined in ACI 207, cure and protect in
accordance with ACI 301, Chapter 14, Section 14.5.
3.3 Testing
A. To ensure that ingredient materials meet the specification requirements, the
following preconstruction qualification tests shall be performed on the materials
proposed for use. The supplier shall be responsible for compiling this
documentation and for having these tests performed by a testing laboratory
acceptable to the Aker Solutions Engineer. Tests on cement and admixtures
may be performed by the supplier of the particular material.
1. Cement
Physical and chemical properties from tests referenced in ASTM C150 or
C595 as appropriate Aggregate
Required Test Sand Stone
Gradation ASTM C136 ASTM C136
Fineness modulus ASTM C136 --
Specific gravity and absorption ASTM C128 ASTM C127
Moisture content of both fine and course aggregates should be
determined on a regular basis and batch quantities for water and
aggregate adjusted to maintain maximum water/cement ratio.
2. Mixing Water and Ice
Mixing water and water used to make ice shall be potable or otherwise
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3. Water Reducing, Retarding, Accelerating and Air Entraining Admixture

Manufacturer's certification that the admixture complies with ASTM C494
and ASTM C1017, Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
use in Producing Flowable Concrete.
4. Pozzolanic Admixtures
The tests for physical and chemical properties referenced in ASTM C618
shall be performed.
B. Concrete materials and operations shall be tested and inspected as the work
progresses in accordance with Chapter 16 of ACI 301. Failure to detect any
defective work or material shall not in any way prevent later rejection when such
defect is discovered nor shall it obligate the Buyer for final acceptance.
C. Testing shall include compressive tests of molded concrete cylinders, tests for
slump, unit weight, air content (where air entrainment is required), fresh concrete
temperature, and unit weight according to ASTM C138.
D. The rate of sampling shall be in accordance with ACI 301, Section 16.3. Take
additional samples when observations on tests indicate nonconformance with the
specifications. Cure 6 test specimens from each placement of each class of
concrete for each 76 cubic meter or fraction thereof in accordance with ASTM
C31. Mold and test specimens in accordance with ASTM C39 at the following
intervals: 2 cylinders at 7 days, 1 cylinder at 14 days, 2 cylinders at 28 days.,
and a “hold” cyclinder.
E. Testing of Reinforcing Steel
1. Reinforcing steel shall be tested in accordance with ASTM A615M.
2. Reinforcing steel with rust, mill scale, or a combination of both shall be
considered satisfactory provided the minimum dimensions, including
height of deformations and weight of hard-wire-brushed test specimen,
are not less than ASTM A615M requirements. Such test shall be at the
Aker Solutions Engineer's discretion.
3. Reinforcing steel shall be free from mud, oil, or other nonmetallic coatings
that adversely affect bonding capacity.

3.4 Field Quality Control

A. The Supplier shall establish procedures conforming to Aker Solutions QA/QC
Manual for inspection, testing, acceptance criteria, and documentation. These
procedures shall define the documentation that shall be employed to ensure that
the certifications, examinations, tests, and approvals required by the contract
specifications are accomplished. Inspection procedure shall provide for
documented preplacement inspections. Testing and acceptance of materials and
concrete work shall comply with Chapters 16, 17, and 18 of ACI 301 unless
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These procedures shall be submitted for Buyer’s review and approval prior to
implementation.
B. The Supplier shall be responsible for all quality control and testing specified in
Section 3.3, Testing, except as noted below. Supplier shall retain a testing
agency that meets the requirements of ASTM E329. The testing agency shall be
subject to approval of the Buyer.
C. The Buyer will retain a testing agency to perform Quality Assurance functions.
D. The Supplier’s testing agency shall prepare, store and protect at the placement
site, and then transport to the Supplier’s on site testing agency, all concrete test
cylinders.
E. Should the Supplier feel additional tests are needed for early form or support
removal, it will be Supplier’s responsibility to take additional cylinders as
necessary, at no cost to the Buyer.
F. Acceptance of concrete shall be based upon results for slump, air content,
temperature, and strength taken at the site. Testing frequency shall be as
specified in Section 16.3 of ACI 301 unless waived by the Buyer.
G. The finished structure shall be evaluated for acceptability in accordance with
Chapter 18 of ACI 301. The supplier shall pay costs incurred for additional
testing, analyses, and any corrective work required when the structure is found to
be deficient in strength or other specified characteristics.
H. During construction, the Supplier’s testing agency and the Buyer’s Independent
Testing Agency shall inspect, sample, and test concrete materials and production
of concrete as required by the Aker Solutions QA/QC Inspector. Compressive
test results for 7 and 28 day breaks for each class of concrete shall be evaluated
in accordance with ACI 214 including as a minimum graph of average strength,
standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and required average strength.
Failure to detect any defective work or material shall not prevent in any way later
rejection when such defect is discovered, nor shall it obligate the Buyer for final
acceptance. The testing and inspection agency shall meet the requirements of
ASTM E329.

End of Specification

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