Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

CENTRAL OFFICE
Manila

DEC 2 8 2021
MEMORANDUM

TO PROJECT DIRECTORS
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
DISTRICT ENGINEERS
This Department

SUBJECT DPWH Standard Specification for Item 311(7) - Portland Cement

Concrete Pavement (PCCP) with Macro-Synthetic Fiber

In order to ensure uniformity in the application/ adoption of the Pay Items of Work to be
used/ adopted by those who are involved in the preparation of the Design Plans and
Quantities, Program of Works (POW) and Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for
Infrastructure Projects Nationwide, the DPWH Standard Specification for
Item 311(7) - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) with Macro-Synthetic
Fiber is hereby prescribed for adoption in Government infrastructure projects that require the
utilization of such in the Program of Works.

This Standard Specification shall form part of the DPWH Standard Specifications for Highways,
Bridges and Airports, Volume II, 2012 Edition.

This supersedes Department Order No. 29, Series of 2019 (Inclusion to Item 311 - Portland
Cement Concrete Pavement of Items 311(7) and 311(8) - Macro Synthetic Fibe~ Unreinforced
and Reinforced, Respectively) and shall take effect immediately.

cc: All Undersecretaries

All Assistant Secretaries

14.1.2 MLL/RPF
 DPWH Standard Specification for Item 311(7) - Portland Cement Concrete
Pavement (PCCP) with Macro Synthetic Fiber

311(7).1 Description

This Item shall consist of furnishing and placing of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
(PCCP) with Macro Synthetic Fibers on the prepared base in accordance with this
specification and in conformity with the lines, grades, thickness, width and typical cross-
section shown on the Plans.

311(7).2 Material Requirements

311(7).2.1 Portland Cement

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.1, Portland Cement of Item 311, PCCP.

311(7).2.2 Fine Aggregate

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.2, Fine Aggregate of Item 311, PCCP.

311(7).2.3 Coarse Aggregate

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.3, Coarse Aggregate of Item 311, PCCP.

311(7).2.4 Water

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.4, Water of Item 311, PCCP.

311(7).2.5 Macro Synthetic Fiber

It shall conform to the applicable requirements of Subsection 311.2.8, Admixtures of Item

311, PCCP, and ASTM C1116M, Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete, Type
III, Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. Non-metallic high performance macro-synthetic
fibers shall have a CE Mark and valid up-to-date of Certificate of Conformity to Class II
Fibers.

311(7).2.6 Curing Material

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.9, Curing Materials of Item 311, PCCP.

311(7).2.7 Calcium Chloride/Calcium Nitrate

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.10, Calcium Chloride/Calcium Nitrate of Item 311,

PCCP.

311(8).2.8 Joint Fillers

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.7, Joint Fillers of Item 311, PCCP.

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311(7).2.9 Storage of Cement and Aggregate

It shall conform to Subsection 311.2.11, Storage of Cement and Aggregate of Item 311,
PCCP.

311(7).2.10 Packaging, Dispensing and Storage of Macro Synthetic Fibers

Macro Synthetic fibers are packed in the desired measured quantities in either degradable
paper bags, plastic bags and/or bulka bags. Paper bags can be put directly into the concrete
track or opened and the loose fiber dispensed. The plastic bags are not degradable and will
need to be opened before dispensing into the concrete track.

All Macro-synthetic fibers shall be stored, immediately upon delivery at site, on a clean dry
surface, whether indoor or outdoor, as long as with cover which shall protect the packaging
of Macro Synthetic Fibers from water damage.

311(7).2.11 Proportioning, Consistency and Strength of Concrete

It shall conform to ACI Report 544.3R-08, "Guide for Specifying, Proportioning and
Production of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete."

The peak flexural strength of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete shall not be less than 3.8 MPa at its
design age when tested with the applicable requirements for sampling and conditioning
given in accordance with ASTM Test Method C1609M -19a, Standard Test Method for
Flexural Performance of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (Using Beam with Third-Point Loading).
The minimum residual flexural strength at L/600 and L/150 shall not be less than 35% and
25%, respectively.

311(7).3 Construction Requirements

PCCP shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 311.3, Construction Requirements of

Item 311, PCCP.

311(7).3.1 Addition, Mixing and Pumping of Macro Synthetic Fibers in Concrete

Mix

The amount of Synthetic Fiber to be added in a concrete mix shall not be less than 2.5 kg
per cubic meter of concrete. Trial mixes shall be done in conformance to ASTM C1116M,
Standard Specification For Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. Mixing of Macro Synthetic Fibers shall
conform to ACI 304R-OO, Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete.

Batched-mixed fiber reinforced concrete, whether prepared on site or at a location remote

from the site, shall be mixed and delivered to the points designated by the Engineer in
accordance with the applicable requirements of ASTM C94, Standard Specification for Ready
Mix Concrete.

311(7).3.2 Curing

It shall conform to the applicable requirements of Subsection 311.3.15, Curing,

Item 311 - PCCP.
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If steam curing at a temperature in excess of 160°C is to be used, polypropylene fibers

should not be used.

311(7).4 Method of Measurement

The area to be paid for under this Item shall be the number of square meters (m2) of
concrete pavement placed and accepted in the completed pavement. The width for
measurement will be the width from outside edge to outside edge of completed pavement
as placed in accordance with the Plans. The length will be measured horizontally along the
center line of concrete pavement.

311(7).5 Basis of Payment

The accepted quantity, measured as prescribed in Section 311(7).4, Method of

Measurement, shall be paid for at the Contract Unit Price for Portland Cement Concrete
Pavement with Macro Synthetic Fibers, which price and payment shall be full compensation
for the placing on the prepared roadbed, unless otherwise provided by the Special
Provisions, furnishing all materials, for mixing, placing, finishing and curing all concrete, for
furnishing and placing all joint materials, for sawing weakened plane joints, for fitting the
prefabricated center metal joint, for facilitating and controlling traffic, and for furnishing all
labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the Item.

Payment shall be made under:

Pay Item Unit of

Description
(Number) Measurement
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a1 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.20 m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a2 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.23 m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a3 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.25·m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a4 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.28 m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a5 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.30 m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a6 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.33 m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a7 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.35 m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) a8 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.38 m thick, 14 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) b1 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.20 m thick, 7 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) b2 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.23 m thick, 7 days
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
311 (7) b3 Square Meter
Fibers, 0.25 m thick, 7 days
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Pay Item Unit of

(Number) Description
Measurement
311 (7) b4 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic
Fibers, 0.28 m thick 7 days Square Meter

311 (7) b5 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers 0.30 m thick, 7 days Square Meter

311 (7) b6 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.33 m thick, 7 days Square Meter

311 (7) b7 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.35 m thick, 7 days Square Meter

311 (7) b8 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.38 m thick, 7 days Square Meter

311 (7) c1 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.20 m thick, 3 days Square Meter

311 (7) c2 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.23 m thick 3 days Square Meter

311 (7) c3 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers 0.25 m thick 3 days Square Meter

311 (7) c4 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.28 m thick, 3 days Square Meter

311 (7) c5 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.30 m thick, 3 days Square Meter

311 (7) c6 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.33 m thick, 3 days Square Meter

311 (7) c7 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.35 m thick, 3 days Square Meter

311 (7) c8 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with Macro Synthetic

Fibers, 0.38 m thick, 3 days Square Meter

References:

1. Department Order No. 29, Series of 2019 - Inclusion to Item 311 - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement of
Items 311(7) and 311(8) - Macro Synthetic Fiber, Unreinforced and Reinforced, Respectively
2. Department Order No. 110, Series of 2014 - DPWH Specification on the Use of Elasto Barchip - Synthetic
Fibers in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
3. Final Report on Large Scale Pilot Trial on the Use of BarChip 48 (Macro Synthetic Fiber) in PeCP;
Agbannawag - Bulo - Callagdao Section K0506+000 to K0507+000 Tabuk City, Kalinga, August 2018.
4. Product Data Sheet of Barchip48 from Elasto Plastic Concrete (https://barchip.com/wp-
contentluploads/2017/11/EPC_PDS_BarChip48_2017 _email.pdf)
5. ISO 2062:2009 - Textiles -- Yarns from packages -- Determination of single-end breaking force and
elongation at break using constant rate of extension (CRE) tester
6. ASTM International
• ASTM C 1116M - lOa(2015), Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
• ASTM C618 - 19, Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use
in Concrete
• ASTM Test Method C1609M - 19a, Standard Test Method for Flexural Performance of Fiber Reinforced
Concrete (Using Beam with Third-Point Loading)
• ASTM C94 - 21, Standard Specification for Ready Mix Concrete.
• ASTM Cl084 - 19, Standard Test Method for Portland-Cement Content of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement
Concrete.
7. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• AASHTO M 154 - 12(2020), Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
• AASHTO M 194M - 13(2017), Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
• AASHTO M 144:- 14(2018), Standard Specification for Calcium Chloride