33KV OHL Distribution

Network - Phase 1

SPECIFICATION FOR CONCRETE AND REINFORCING STEEL

004 Approved For Construction 08-Mar-2024 Liuzhen Zhanglilina Pengshuqing

003 Re-Issued For Approve 29-Feb-2024 Liuzhen Zhanglilina Pengshuqing

002 Issued For Approve 17-Jan-2024 Liuzhen Zhanglilina Pengshuqing

001 Issued For Review 29-Dec-2023 Liuzhen Zhanglilina Pengshuqing

Rev. Reason for Issue Date Author Checker Approver

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Revision History
Revision Revision
Approver Summary of Changes
Date Number
29-Dec-2023 001 Pengshuqing Issued For Review
17-Jan-2024 002 Pengshuqing Issued For Approve
29-Feb-2024 003 Pengshuqing Re-Issued For Approve
08-Mar-2024 004 Pengshuqing Approved For Construction

Holds
Hold Ref. Description / Reason for Hold Ref. Section

Reference Documents
Ref. Document Number Rev. Document Title
1 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX-7770-0005 001 Specification for Grouting
2 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX-7770-0008 002 Specification for Pile
3 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX-7770-0003 002 Specification for Excavation, Backfill and Compaction
4 MGP1-GS1-KBR-EA-5507-1001 002 Main 33kv OHL Basis Of Design
5 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CS-7770-0002 002 Specification for Steel Works

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Table of Contents
REVISION HISTORY 2

HOLDS 2

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

1.0 GENERAL 5
1.1 Purpose 5

1.2 Definitions and Abbreviations 5

3.0 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6

3.1 General 6

3.2 International Standards and Codes 6

3.3 Applicable Project Specifications and Reference Documents 8

4.0 MATERIAL 8
4.1 General 8

4.2 Concrete requirements: 8

4.3 Storage of Materials 9

4.4 Cement 9

4.5 Aggregates 9

4.6 Admixtures 9

4.7 Steel Reinforcement 10

4.8 Anchor Bolts and Other Embedded Items 10

4.9 Ties 11

4.10 Formwork for Concrete 11

4.11 Chamfer Strips 11

4.12 Mastic 11

5.0 Pre-cast Concrete 11

5.1 General 11

5.2 Pre-casting Yard 11

5.3 Moulds for Precast Concrete 11

5.4 Curing, Maturing and Stacking 12

5.5 Lifting Devices 12

6.0 CONCRETE QUALITY 12

6.1 Mix Design 12

6.2 Tests of Concrete 13

6.3 Failure to Meet Specification 13

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7.0 PREPARATION FOR PLACING 13

7.1 Excavation 13

7.2 Blinding concrete 13

7.3 Formwork 14

7.4 Placing Reinforcement 15

7.5 Joints 16

7.6 Anchor Bolts and Other Embedded Items 16

7.7 Water-stops 17

7.8 Inspection 18

8.0 PRODUCTION, DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT 18

8.1 Production 18

8.2 Delivery 18

8.3 Placement 19

9.0 CURING AND PROTECTION 20

9.1 Curing 20

9.2 Protection 20

10.0 FINISHING AND DEFECTS REPAIR 20

10.1 Finishing 20

10.2 Defects and repairs 21

11.0 BACKFILL 21
12.0 INSPECTION 21
13.0 DIMENSIONAL DEVIATIONS - TOLERANCES ON CONSTRUCTION 21
13.1 General 21

13.2 Tolerances for Formed Surfaces of Buildings 22

14.0 CLEAN-UP AND RESTORATION 22

15.0 QUALITY CONTROL / QUALITY ASSURANCE 23
16.0 GUARANTEE 23

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Purpose

This specification covers the minimum requirements for mixing, forming, reinforcing, placing, curing,
testing, finishing and repairing of concrete structures and specifies the materials to be used and
material storage and handling requirements.

1.2 Definitions and Abbreviations

1.2.1 Definitions

PROJECT 33KV OHL Distribution Network - Phase 1

COMPANY Basra Oil Company (BOC)

EPCM Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR)

CONTRACTOR/EPC
China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC)
CONTRACTOR

Entity entered into Subcontract with EPC Contractor in respect of the

SUB-CONTRACTOR
Subcontract work

SHALL Is to be understood as mandatory

SHOULD Is to be understood as strongly recommended

1.2.2 Abbreviations

ACI American Concrete Institute

ANSI American National Standard Institute

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

API American Petroleum Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWS American Welding Society

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

IBC International Building Code

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

BS British Standard

2.0 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In the event of any conflict or contradiction between the specifications and standards, in accordance
with Section X Functional Specification of the CONTRACT, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with the
following mandated Engineering Standards and Codes, listed in order of precedence:

a. Mandatory Iraqi Statutory and Regulatory Requirements

b. International Standards

c. CONTRACTOR standards

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In the event of non-compliance with the above requirements CONTRACTOR shall seek
guidance from COMPANY to give direction against its own standards

Compliance with Iraqi Laws and Regulations is mandatory.

3.0 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 General

Contractor shall meet or exceed the requirements of the latest edition of the following codes,
regulations and standards, except as superseded herein. In cases where more than one code,
regulation or standard apply to the same condition, the most stringent shall be followed. In the event
of a conflict between this specification and other specifications or correspondence, the COMPANY
shall be consulted and a ruling, in writing, shall be obtained before any work is started.

3.2 International Standards and Codes

The following codes and standards, to the extent specified herein, form a part of this specification.

British and European Standard:

 EN 1997-1 Geotechnical design-General rules

 EN 1997-2 Geotechnical design-Ground investigation and testing

 EN 50341-1 Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC 1 kV - Part 1: General

requirements - Common specifications

 BS EN 1992-1-1 Design of concrete structures-General rules and rules for buildings

 BS EN 12794 Precast concrete products — Foundation piles

American Concrete Institute (ACI):

 ACI-117 Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Material

and Commentary

 ACI-212.3R Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

 ACI-214R Recommended Practice for Evaluation of Strength Test Results for

Concrete

 ACI-301/301M Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings

 ACI-302.1R Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction

 ACI-304R Guide to Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete

 ACI-305R Guide to Hot Weather Concreting

 ACI-308R Guide to Curing Concrete

 ACI-309R Guide to Consolidation of Concrete

 ACI-318M-14 Building Code Requirement for Reinforced Concrete and

Commentary

 ACI-347 Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork

 ACI-350/350M Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete

Structures and Commentary

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 ACI-207.1R Mass Concrete Guideline

 ACI 305R Guide to Hot Weather Concreting

American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

 ANSI A10.9 Safety Requirements for Concrete Construction and Masonry Work

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

 ASTM A185 Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete

 ASTM A36 Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

 ASTM A307 Carbon Steel Externally and Internally Threaded

Standard Fasteners

 ASTM A497 Welded Deformed Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement

 ASTM A615 Deformed and Plain Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

 ASTM A1064 Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire
Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete

 ASTM C31 Standard Method for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens
in the Field

 ASTM C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates

 ASTM C39 Standard Method of Test for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical

Concrete Specimens

 ASTM C90 Standard Specification for Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry Units

 ASTM C91 Standard Specification for Masonry Cement

Standard Specifications Ready-Mixed Concrete
 ASTM C94
 ASTM C143 Standard Method of Test for Slump of Hardened Concrete

 ASTM C150 Specification for Portland Cement

 ASTM C156 Water Retention by Concrete Curing Materials

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
 ASTM C260
 ASTM C309 Liquid Membrane Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

 ASTM C476 Standard Specification for Mortar and Grout for Reinforced Masonry

 ASTM C494 Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

 ASTM C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

Standard Specification for Concrete Made by Volumetric Batc.
 ASTM C685
Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in
 ASTM C1017 Producing Flowing Concrete
Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete
 ASTM C1077 Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing
Agency Evaluation
 ASTM F1554 Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield

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Strength

Concrete Reinforcement Steel Institute (CRSI):

 Manual of Standard Practice for Reinforced Concrete Construction

Other:

 ASCE7-22 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

 PIP STC01015-2017 Structural Design Criteria

 International Building Code

Standards and codes that are quoted in the above standards and codes shall also be complied with.

3.3 Applicable Project Specifications and Reference Documents

The following General Specifications and reference document shall be used in conjunction with this
specification where applicable:

 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX-7770-0005 Specification for Grouting

 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX7770-0008 Specification for Pile

 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX-7770-0003 Specification for Excavation, Backfill and Compaction

 MGP1-GS1-KBR-EA-5507-1001 Main 33kv OHL Basis Of Design

 MGP1-TL2-CPC-CS-7770-0002 Specification for Steel Works

4.0 MATERIAL

4.1 General

4.1.1 All materials shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and commended practices listed in
Section 3.0.

4.1.2 No material other than that specified shall be used unless approved, in writing, by COMPANY.

4.2 Concrete requirements:

4.2.1 Selected concrete is depending on intended use. Minimum concrete strength as shown on following
table:

Cube Crush
Grade of Water
Characteristic Location
Concrete Cement ratio
Strength Mpa

Class I 44 0.40 (1)

Class II 35 0.40 (2)

0.55 - Lean Concrete

Class III 15
0.55 - Plain mass Concrete

(1) Concrete exposed to underground pool and pile.

(2) Concrete foundations, paving and concrete slab, concrete beam, wall and column, vibrating
machinery foundations and structured.

(3) Concrete grade is subjected to change as per recommendation of soil report with respect to chemical
test results.

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4.3 Storage of Materials

4.3.1 All material shall be stored in accordance with the chapter 2 of ACI 304R listed in Section 2.0.

4.3.2 Cement shall be stored in separate weather-tight buildings, bins, or silos which will exclude moisture
and contaminants

4.3.3 Aggregate stockpiles shall be arranged and used in a manner to avoid excessive segregation and to
prevent contamination with other materials or with other sizes of like aggregates or from wind-blown
fines.

4.3.4 Natural or manufactured sand and coarse aggregate stockpiles sprinkled with water to induce
evaporative cooling shall be allowed to drain until it has reached relatively uniform moisture content
before it is used.

4.3.5 Liquid admixtures shall be stored in such a manner as to avoid contamination, evaporation,
segregation, in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations.

4.3.6 All material shall be used in the period of validity.

4.3.7 The maximum height of storage of bags shall be 2m with a ventilated space between the floor and
lowest bags.

4.3.8 Cement which has been in storage for more than 3 months from the date of manufacture shall be
tested to verify that its quality is still in accordance with the required standards.

4.4 Cement

Cement shall conform to all requirements of the latest edition of ASTM C-150. For all foundation work,
all floor slabs and also concrete works in contact with the ground ASTM C-150 Type V sulphate-
resisting cement shall be used. Elsewhere, Ordinary Portland Cement C-150 Type I may be used.

Type of cement is subjected to change as per recommendation of soil report with respect to chemical
test results

4.5 Aggregates

Aggregates shall conform as close as practical to ASTM C-33; shall consist of clean, hard, strong,
durable, uncoated grains; shall be free from injurious amounts of dust, lumps, soft or flaky particles,
shale, alkali, organic matter, loam or other deleterious substances.

4.5.1 Fine Aggregates

Fine aggregates shall be well graded from fine to coarse with at least 95% passing a number 4 sieve
and at least 90% being retained on a number 100 sieve. It shall not contain more than 3% of silt by
volume. Samples of the proposed fine aggregate shall be submitted by the Contractor for the
Inspector's approval at least 14 days prior to the start of concrete trial mixes.

4.5.2 Coarse Aggregates

Coarse aggregates shall be a maximum size of 20 mm with not more than 10% passing a number 4
sieve. It shall not contain more than 1% of silt or clay by volume. Samples of proposed coarse
aggregate shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval of the Inspector at least 14 days prior to
the start of concrete trial mixes

4.6 Admixtures

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Admixtures or additives shall not be used without the prior written approval of the COMPANY.
Admixtures, when approved, shall be used in accordance with ASTM C-494 and the manufacturer's
written instructions.

Air entraining admixtures shall conform to ASTM C260.

If two or more chemical admixtures are used in the concrete, each shall be added separately to avoid
possible interaction that might interfere with the efficiency of either admixture or adversely affect the
concrete.

4.7 Steel Reinforcement

4.7.1 Suppliers shall be approved by the COMPANY before any order is delivered.

4.7.2 A copy of Supplier’s test certificate for ultimate strength, elongation and cold bending together with
the chemical analysis of the steel shall be submitted to COMPANY for each heat number reinforcing
steel delivered to site.

4.7.3 Each batch supplied to site shall be identified and traceable to such certification.

4.7.4 Reinforcing shall be deformed steel bars or welded wire fabric, as specified on the drawings. Steel
bars shall conform to ASTM A615 and welded wire fabric to ASTM A497. Main reinforcing steel shall
have minimum yield strength of:

A 615M Grade 60 (420 MPa) denoted by "T";

Secondary Reinforcement (Links and Stirrups)

A 615M Grade 60 (420 MPa) denoted by "R";

Deformed reinforcement resisting earthquake-induced flexural and axial forces in frame members,
structural walls, and coupling beams, shall comply with ASTM A706. ASTM A615 Grades 60
reinforcement shall be permitted in these members if:

a) The actual yield strength based on mill tests does not exceed fy by more than 125MPa;

b) The ratio of the actual tensile strength to the actual yield strength is not less than 1.25.

4.7.5 All steel shall be new.

4.7.6 No steel bent incorrectly may be re-bent without COMPANY's approval in writing.

4.7.7 All reinforcement must be free if loose rust, grease, paint, oil and other matter, which may inhibit the
bond with concrete.

4.7.8 Reinforcement shall be stored on site above ground on racks or other approved supports, in such a
way that it shall not be damaged both before and after bending. It shall be stored in separate lots by
size, type, each delivery, manufacturers and clearly identified before and after shaping.

4.7.9 Storage area shall be properly drained.

4.8 Anchor Bolts and Other Embedded Items

4.8.1 Anchor bolt material shall conform to ASTM F1554 Gr55.

4.8.2 Other Embedded Items shall conform to ASTM A36.

4.8.3 Suppliers shall be approved by COMPANY before any order is delivered.

4.8.4 Each batch supplied to site shall be identified and traceable to such certification.

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4.8.5 Anchor plates, steel angles, toe plates on concrete slabs, coating steel items shall be degreased and
shall not be painted before placing. After welding structural member or connection angles on insert,
the exposed surface shall be painted.

4.9 Ties

4.9.1 Internal form ties shall be metal, adjustable in length and of a type that no metal will remain within 25
mm of the finished concrete surface.

4.10 Formwork for Concrete

4.10.1 Formwork materials shall be straight and free of warps and any defects which would produce
blemishes in exposed concrete.

4.10.2 Pre manufactured tube forms shall be of fibre paper, spiral wound and laminated.

4.10.3 All formworks shall be watertight to prevent grout loss.

4.10.4 The external corners of columns, walls and foundations above grade shall be formed with 25 mm
chamfers.

4.10.5 When forms are coated to prevent bond with concrete, the coating shall not be allowed to stand in
puddles in the forms nor allowed to come in contact with concrete, against which fresh concrete will
be placed. Care shall be taken that the mould oil does not contaminate the reinforcement.

4.11 Chamfer Strips

Chamfer strips shall be 25 mm x 45°, cut from extruded PVC or sawn lumber.

4.12 Mastic

Mastic shall be plastic cement, cutback asphalt.

5.0 Pre-cast Concrete

5.1 General

All precast concrete shall comply with EN 1992-1-1 as indicated by EN 50341-1 requirements.
Connections for precast members shall be in accordance with EN 1992-1-1 as indicated by EN
50341-1 requirements.

Minimum 14 days curing required and the pre-caste piles are allowed to lift and transport after 28
days.

Structures and members shall be safe during casting, curing, lifting, transportation and installation.

CONTRACTOR shall submit method statement for above works for Company approval

5.2 Pre-casting Yard

A yard in which pre-casting work is to be undertaken shall be clean and shall have firm level beds,
preferably of concrete, with drainage channels between the beds. The beds shall have a surface of
suitable quality to give the precast units the required class of finish. Where precast units have
projecting reinforcement the moulds shall, if necessary, be raised on stools above the general level of
the pre-casting yard.

5.3 Moulds for Precast Concrete

The moulds shall be strongly constructed, closely jointed and true to the required shape with edges,
corners and surfaces which comply with the relevant class of finish. Moulds are to be so designed that
they can be readily taken apart and reassembled.

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Provide chamfer in form work for all corners and top edges.

5.4 Curing, Maturing and Stacking

The production schedules shall allow for proper curing and maturing of precast concrete and shall be
carried out as approved.

The sides of the moulds may be removed after not less than 12 hours provided that the concrete has
thoroughly set. All concrete surfaces shall be kept covered with thoroughly wetted hessians for a
minimum period mention in the ACI 308R-01

Slinging transporting and stacking may take place when designed handling stresses have been
attained but building or setting in the works shall not be permitted until the 28 days cylinder strength
has been reached.

The time periods required for gain of strength of concrete may be reduced where approved special
techniques are adopted such as vacuum or pressed concrete, steam curing or when rapid hardening
cement is used. No methods of accelerated curing shall be used without prior approval.

Provide chamfer (25mm) to all corners of concrete and also of top edges.

5.5 Lifting Devices

In precast member lifting lugs/devices shall be provide as per standard practice.

All lifting devices data sheets and calculations shall be submitted to the COMPANY, prior to any

lifting activity at site.

6.0 CONCRETE QUALITY

6.1 Mix Design

6.1.1 All concrete mixed on site shall be in a batch mixer of approved size and design complying with ACI
304R and a producing a uniform distribution of the materials throughout the mixed concrete in
accordance with ACI 304R. The contents of the drum shall be completely discharged before
recharging. Once all the materials are in the mixer, mixing shall continue until the whole of materials is
uniformly distributed and the mass is of uniform colour and consistency.

6.1.2 Admixtures that have been approved as part of the design mix shall be added by approved automatic
dosing equipment capable of feeding fixed quantities into the mixing water before the water is
charged into the mixer.

6.1.3 Where flaked ice is required to lower the water temperature it shall be melted first before mixing. Ice
particles shall be filtered out of the mixing water.

6.1.4 Whenever mixing is to be suspended for half an hour or longer, the drum of mixer shall be thoroughly
washed out with clean water.

6.1.5 No re-tempering of concrete, which has partially hardened, by the addition of cement, aggregate or
water shall be allowed.

6.1.6 The design of all concrete mixes shall be by an approved and certified laboratory in the employ of
Contractor. Mixes shall be selected in accordance with this specification.

6.1.7 The 28 day compressive strength of cube structural concrete (fc) shall be 35MPa. Lean-mix concrete
of which shall be 15 MPa. The compressive strength of cylinders concrete (fc’) = fcx0.8.

6.1.8 Mix designs shall be supplied to COMPANY by Contractor for approval before any concrete is placed.

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6.2 Tests of Concrete

6.2.1 Frequency and classes of tests and methods of testing shall be in accordance with the applicable
codes, specifications and recommended practices listed in Section 3.0. Testing shall be done by
COMPANY approved testing laboratory.

6.2.2 No water shall be added to the mix after slump test.

6.2.3 Compression tests shall be made as follows:

a) Test cylinders shall be marked with the location of the concrete within the job. 6 nos cylinders
shall be used for each test; 3 nos cylinder for a 7 day test and 3 nos for 28 day tests. Test frequency
shall be as follows:

(i) At least one test for each 100 cubic metres placed or each batches of concrete mix ;

(ii) At least one test for each type of concrete placed on any day;

(iii) At least one test for each separate type of structural component on any day.

When the frequency of testing stipulated will provide more than one test, tests shall be made from
random batches.

b) Additional tests, or job-cured tests, may be required by COMPANY. Test specimens shall not
be disturbed for 24 hours after casting nor allowed to freeze.

c) No major equipment shall be set until COMPANY has reviewed the 7-day test results.

6.2.4 Rebound hammer test details for slab & Walls shall conform to ASTM C805.

6.3 Failure to Meet Specification

6.3.1 Batches of concrete not meeting either the slump or air entrainment requirements shall be rejected.

6.3.2 Concrete in place that has not met the requirements of this specification shall be removed and
replaced or repaired as required by COMPANY. Failure to meet specification includes, but is not
limited to, the following:

d) Low strength or low durability concrete as evaluated by test results.

e) Reinforcement steel size, quantity, strength, position or arrangement not in accordance with
drawings or this specification.

f) Concrete that differs from the required dimensions or location in such a manner so as to
reduce its strength or stability.

g) Curing less than specified.

All costs involved in such work shall be borne by Contractor.

7.0 PREPARATION FOR PLACING

7.1 Excavation

7.1.1 Excavation or backfilling shall not commence without prior approval of COMPANY.

7.1.2 Excavation requirements shall meet MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX-7770-0003 Specification for Excavation,

Backfill and Compaction.

7.1.3 Contractor shall conduct investigation by detector before excavation

7.2 Blinding concrete

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7.2.1 A layer of grade 15 concrete of 100mm minimum thickness shall be placed under all foundations.
Extent of the blinding concrete shall be 100mm more than plan dimension of foundation to allow
sufficient room to install formwork.

7.3 Formwork

7.3.1 Formwork shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and recommended practices listed in
Section 3.0.

7.3.2 Forms shall be constructed from sound material of sufficient strength, properly braced, strutted and
shored to ensure rigidity throughout the placing and compaction of the concrete without visible
deflection.

7.3.3 Forms shall be rigidly constructed and sufficiently tight to prevent leakage.

7.3.4 Forms shall be suitable for the particular work. The faces of forms for exposed concrete surfaces shall
be selected to provide a smooth surface.

7.3.5 Forms shall be constructed and assembled to facilitate their removal without damage to the concrete.

7.3.6 All exposed edges and corners shall have 25 mm, 45° chamfer.

7.3.7 Forms ties or spacers to be partially or wholly embedded in the concrete, shall be of an acceptable
commercially manufactured type.

7.3.8 The formworks shall be removed in accordance with ACI 347R.

At no stage loosening or removal of formworks shall interrupt or prevent the immediate and
continuous cutting of the concrete. The following table shall be used as a guide only for the minimum
period before striking formwork and props when the surface temperature of the concrete is 16C and
above.

Vertical sides of beams, walls, columns Lift not

36 hrs
exceeding 1.2m

Construction joints 24 hrs

Tank walls 48 hrs

Soffits of main slabs (Props left under) 6 days

Soffits of main beams (Prop left under) 14 days

Beams and main slabs (remove of props-

depending on back propping arrangement and 14 days
calculations)

7.3.9 Forms shall be removed in such a manner as not to damage the concrete. No forms shall be removed
until the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support itself. Shores and props may be removed
when the member being supported has gained sufficient strength to carry itself and the load to be
imposed on it with an acceptable factor of safety.

7.3.10 Providing the concrete strength is confirmed by tests on cylinder, cured and stored under the same
environmental conditions, formwork supporting cast in-situ concrete maybe struck when the cylinder
strength is twice the stress to which it will be subjected, provided that such earlier striking will not
result in unacceptable deflections due to shrinkage, creep, etc.

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7.3.11 For thick sections, formwork shall be left in place for the required period determined by trial and/or
calculation. (Table shall be presented for from removal).

7.3.12 After removal of formwork no remedial works shall be attempted until the work has been inspected by
QA/QC inspector of Company.

7.4 Placing Reinforcement

7.4.1 Placement of reinforcement shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and recommended
practices listed in Section 3.0.

7.4.2 All bending and cutting shall be done cold, heating is not allowed.

7.4.3 Fabric reinforcement has to be bent accurately to the required shapes before the fabric is laid in
position. Reinforcement shall be accurately placed in accordance with the drawings.

7.4.4 Minimum concrete clear cover of reinforcement shall be as per the following Table 7-1.

TABLE 7-1 Minimum Concrete Covers of Reinforcement

Concrete Exposure Members Minimum

Cover (mm)
Concrete cast against or All (including foundations over a sub-
75
permanently exposed to earth slab)

Foundations supporting electrical

Formed concrete exposed to earth equipment such as concrete pedestal 50
or weather (below grade cast against supporting tower, gantry foundation
shuttering)
Buildings, walkway platforms, stairs, 50

Concrete for precast concrete pile Pile top, pile bottom, pile body 50

Pile body 75
Concrete for bored cast-Insitu pile
Pile cap 75

Concrete exposed to weather (above Beams, columns, walls and tension

40
grade) ties

Concrete not exposed to weather or

Slabs & walls 25
in contact with ground
Concrete exposed to sea water, raw
All 75
water, or sewage

7.4.5 No welding of reinforcement shall be made except as shown, and approved by COMPANY. Splices
on welded wire fabric shall be made by overlapping two mesh panels.

7.4.6 No bars partially embedded in concrete shall be field-bent except as shown on the drawings.

7.4.7 Wherever conduit, piping inserts, sleeves, etc., as shown on the drawings, interferes with the placing
of reinforcement, proper adjustment shall be made as directed by COMPANY.

7.4.8 Exposed reinforcing bars intended for bonding with future extensions shall be protected from
corrosion by concrete or other adequate covering.

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7.5 Joints

7.5.1 Construction, control and expansion/isolation joints shall be made in accordance with the applicable
codes, specifications and recommended practices listed in Section 3.0.

7.5.2 Where construction joints are defined in construction documents, no deviation shall be allowed
without the agreement of COMPANY. Additional Construction joints (i.e. joints required because of
limitation of concreting or shuttering) shall be kept to a minimum and be limited to those agreed by
COMPANY.

7.5.3 Where construction joints are not defined in construction documents, their location shall be carefully
considered and agreed before concrete is placed. The position of the joints shall generally be at
points of minimum shear and right angles to the main rebar in the member. Contractor shall check
need for additional reinforcement through any unforeseen construction joint.

7.5.4 Stop ends for vertical joints should be removed as soon as it is practical to do so without damaging
the concrete face. The joint surface should be roughened to remove laitance without disturbing the
coarse aggregate by pressure jetting with air and water or wire brushing. Care shall be taken to
ensure that the joint is clean prior to placing fresh concrete. The new concrete should be well worked
against the old face to ensure a good joint.

7.5.5 When is impractical to carry out the above procedures the joints shall be prepared by sand blasting
or needle gun to remove the surface skin and laitance. Hacking of hardened surface shall be avoided.

7.5.6 Expanded metal or other perforated material used, as stop-end to ensure good keys between pours
may be acceptable if precautions to limit grout escape are taken.

7.5.7 Construction joints not indicated on the drawings shall be made only with COMPANY's approval.

7.5.8 Saw cuts for control joints shall be made within 12 hours after concrete is poured.

7.5.9 The use of special mortars to improve joint quality shall be submitted for COMPANY approval.

7.6 Anchor Bolts and Other Embedded Items

7.6.1 Fabrication of anchor bolts and miscellaneous hardware shall be as shown on the drawings and in
accordance with the applicable codes, specifications and recommended practices listed in Section 3.0.

7.6.2 Placement of anchor bolts and other embedded items shall be in accordance with the applicable
codes, specifications and recommended practices listed in Section 3.0.

7.6.3 Sliding plates and levelling plates shall not be coated. Top surface of sliding plates shall be oiled
before installation of equipment.

7.6.4 Setting of anchor bolts and inserts

All anchor bolts shall be embedded type, i.e. placed in forms before concrete is poured. For particular
installations, anchor bolts concreted after pouring, in specially prepared chase box may be considered
after COMPANY approval and shall be specially noted on the drawings.

When a template is not free issued by equipment Vendor (templates are usually issued by Vendor
only for heavy long lead items), a template shall be supplied and used by the subcontractor to ensure
correct alignment and full bearing of the nut on the baseplate. For minor foundations, use of template
may be avoided.

Anchor bolts, templates and inserts shall be set accurately with respect to position, orientation,
verticality and projection.

Templates shall not be coated.

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7.6.5 Tolerances:

Anchor bolts for single equipment base-frames

Distance between the bolts: max + 2.0mm

Level of bolts: max + 5.0mm

Anchor bolts located on separate concrete pads

For special machinery, equipment the allowance tolerance may be reduced. (In that case, use of
template is mandatory)

Measuring range (mm)

Above
Above 120 Above 1000 Above 2000 Above
Up to 120 400 to
to 400 to 2000 to 4000 4000
1000

Tolerance margin
+0.8 +1.2 +2.0 +3.0 +4.0 +5.0
(mm)

Tolerances for inserts

The inserts shall be placed to ±3mm in the two directions. The vertically shall be 2mm maximum
between top and bottom of anchor plates.

Protection of anchor bolts:

Anchor bolts shall be protected throughout the construction works from physical damages and
corrosion until the installation of the supported facilities is completed.

The projected part of anchor bolts and nuts shall be covered by proper material during concrete
pouring. After covered by plastic sleeve or linen bound by wire.

7.7 Water-stops

7.7.1 Material and type of water-stops shall be submitted for prior approval of COMPANY. The location of
water-stops in construction joints shall be as indicated on the drawings. Water-stops shall be used in
all construction joints in water retaining structures or where otherwise indicated.

7.7.2 The water-stops strip shall be rubber or plastic (such as PVC) depending on specific requirements (for
instance resistance to hydrocarbon or particular chemicals) specific and fixed across the joint as
indicated on the drawing. Minimum web thickness of central double water-stops shall be 9mm.

7.7.3 Each piece of pre-molded water-stop shall be of maximum practical length in order that the number of
joints will be kept to a minimum.

7.7.4 Joining of reinforcing bars shall be by welding in an approved fashion or by using factory
prefabricated fittings, installed strictly in accordance with Supplier instructions.

7.7.5 Lapping of reinforcing bars at joints and use of adhesives for jointing purpose is not permitted.

7.7.6 Joints shall be develop effective water-tightness fully equal to that of the continuous water-stop and
shall permanently retain their flexibility.

7.7.7 All water-stops shall be installed to form a continuous watertight diaphragm in each joint. Adequate
provision shall be made to support and completely protect the water-stop during progress of the work.
Any water-stops not properly embedded, punctured or otherwise damaged shall be replaced.
Maximum density of the concrete shall be insured by thorough consolidation of the concrete in the

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vicinity of all water-stop. Suitable guards shall be provided to protect edges and ends of partially
embedded water-stops from mechanical damage when concrete placement has been discontinued.

7.7.8 The water-stop shall be securely held so that does not move during the placing of the concrete. Care
shall be taken to ensure concrete is compacted under horizontal water-stops.

7.8 Inspection

7.8.1 A thorough inspection of the forms, reinforcement and all embedded items shall be made by
COMPANY before proceeding with the placing of concrete as follows:

a) Reinforcement of correct size and spacing is securely and properly fastened in its correct position.

b) All forms are correctly located. Structural strength and stability of forms is contractor's responsibility.

c) All embedded items are securely anchored and correctly coated.

d) All forms and reinforcement are clean and wetted as required and all excess water and debris has
been removed from inside the forms.

7.8.2 Prior to placing concrete, all requirements relating to concrete testing, placement, and finishing as
well as preparation for cold or hot weather concreting shall have been met and approved by
COMPANY.

8.0 PRODUCTION, DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT

8.1 Production

8.1.1 Production of concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 304 R and applicable codes, specifications
and recommended practices listed in Section 3.0.

8.1.2 Ready-mixed concrete is preferred for jobs where concrete can be placed within 1-1/2 hours after first
mixing of the water, cement and aggregate.

8.1.3 Concrete shall be mixed only in batch quantities that can be promptly disposed of in the work.
Concrete shall not be used after it has acquired an initial set.

8.1.4 The additional of water in truck mixers shall not be allowed.

8.1.5 Consideration shall be given to the need for a backup plant to cover for the failure of the central batch
plant during an important pour.

8.1.6 If a site batch plant is used, COMPANY may require preliminary test batches to ensure concrete
quality.

8.1.7 Small quantities of concrete may be site-mixed, providing that COMPANY's approval of equipment
and procedures to be used is first obtained.

8.2 Delivery

8.2.1 Concrete will be conveyed and handled in accordance with the applicable codes, specifications and
recommended practices listed in Section 3.0.

8.2.2 Concrete must be delivered and discharged from the truck mixer or agitator truck within 1-1/2 hours
after introduction of the water to the cement and aggregate or the cement to the aggregate, unless
otherwise approved by COMPANY (This time may be modified for concrete placed in hot weather).

8.2.3 The rate of delivery of concrete during concreting operations shall be such the interval between
batches shall not exceed initial set time. If the interval exceeds initial set time. the fresh concrete shall
not be placed against concrete already poured. If an interruption of more than initial set time. occurs

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or is anticipated, during the concreting of a long horizontal member a stop-end shall be installed at an
approved location to provide a clean vertical surface of the joint.

8.2.4 Re-tempering is not permitted. Re-tempering is defined as the addition of water to restore slump lost
during excessive mixing due to excessive lapse of time since initial mixing.

8.2.5 Equipment for conveying concrete, such as buckets, trucks, belt conveyors, pumps, etc., shall be of
such design, size and condition to ensure a continuous and adequate supply of concrete of the
specified mix and slump, without segregation at the point of deposition.

8.3 Placement

8.3.1 Placement of concrete shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and recommended
practices listed in Section 3.0.

8.3.2 Before placement, all equipment for delivery and placing shall be cleaned and all debris, loose or
unsound material, water and ice removed from areas to be concreted.

8.3.3 Concrete shall not be placed against frozen ground, sub-grade, or soil which has been subject to
excessive water or drying.

8.3.4 Concrete placement will be such as to prevent water from collecting at the ends and corners of the
forms and along form faces.

8.3.5 When a lift of concrete is interrupted and delayed for more than the specified time in vertical sections,
the unfinished concrete shall be finished off with a clean surface and left for 24 hours to set before
any further concrete is placed. The surface shall then be thoroughly cleaned of all loose and foreign
matter and laitance, which may necessitate the temporary removal of the formwork before placing the
remaining concrete. Laying of thin sections such as floor slabs in two courses shall not be permitted.

8.3.6 Concrete shall not be poured during rain unless adequately protected.

8.3.7 Vibrating shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and recommended practices listed in
Section 3.0. Special care shall be exercised to ensure vibrators do not interfere with reinforcing steel
or form work.

8.3.8 Full Compaction of the concrete shall be achieved throughout the entire depth of the layer. It shall be
thoroughly worked against the formwork and around the reinforcement and successive layers shall be
thoroughly bonded together.

8.3.9 Internal vibrators used shall be the largest size and the most powerful that can be used properly in the
work. The vibrator head diameter shall be not less than 50mm for walls, columns, beams and slabs.
Use of vibrators to transport concrete within forms shall not be allowed.

8.3.10 Vibrators shall not be used to work the concrete along the forms, ot in such a way as to segregate the
mix, damage formwork or other parts of the work, or displace the reinforcement. External vibrators
shall not be used.

8.3.11 One spare, workable vibrator will be maintained at all times while concrete is being placed.

8.3.12 Concrete temperature-When the average of the highest and lowest ambient temperature from
midnight to midnight is expected to be less than 4℃ for more than three successive days, deliver
concrete to meet the following minimum temperatures immediately after placement:

13℃ for section less than 300 mm in the least dimension;

10℃ for section 300 to 900 mm in the least dimension;

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7℃ for section 900 mm to 1.8m in the least dimension;

4℃ for sections greater than 1.8 m in the least dimension;

The temperature of concrete as placed shall not exceed these values by more than 11℃.These
minimum requirements may be terminated when temperatures above 10℃ occur during more than
half of any 24-hour duration.

Unless otherwise specified of permitted, the temperature of concrete as delivered shall not
0
exceed 35 C.

9.0 CURING AND PROTECTION

9.1 Curing

9.1.1 Curing of concrete shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and recommended practices
listed in Section 3.0. Particular attention shall be paid to cold and hot weather curing.

9.1.2 During the curing period only such areas as are needed for immediate surface finish treatment shall
be uncovered. After finish treatment, such areas shall be immediately re-covered and the curing
continued.

9.1.3 Curing of the concrete after the initial set shall be by one of the following methods subject to
acceptance

a) Ponding with water including protection from atmospheric contamination

b) Application of absorptive mats of fabric or hessian kept continuously wet

c) Curing compounds to ASTM C 309 (type II) may be used in specific approved situations as given
hereunder.

9.1.4 Curing shall be maintained for at least 14 days from casting.

9.2 Protection

9.2.1 Protection of concrete shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and recommended
practices listed in Section 3.0.

9.2.2 Freshly placed concrete shall be protected against traffic, direct sunshine, drying winds, excessive
heat, cold and rain water.

9.2.3 1000 Gauge polyethylene sheet shall be placed above the blinding concrete over well compacted sub
grade.

9.2.4 As a minimum, all faces of concrete below ground level and 150 mm above adjacent grade shall be
protected with two coats of approved anti-corrosive bitumen paint of 1mm each before back filling.

9.2.5 Inner surface of pits, manholes, chambers where contaminated water is in contact with concrete shall
be coated with 2 coats of anti-corrosive coal tar epoxy.

9.2.6 When specified, render the inside walls with cement mortar containing a waterproof additive approved
by COMPANY using the quantity specified by the manufacturer.

10.0 FINISHING AND DEFECTS REPAIR

10.1 Finishing

10.1.1 Finishing shall conform to the applicable codes, specifications and recommended practices listed in
Section 3.0.

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10.1.2 The surfaces of concrete which are to be grouted shall be left rough and unfinished to ensure a good
bond between concrete and grout.

10.1.3 A smooth-rubbed finish shall be used on the faces of all exposed concrete unless otherwise specified.

10.1.4 After the final rubbing is completed and the surface has dried, it shall be rubbed with burlap to
removed loose powder and shall be left free from all unsound patches, paste, powder and
objectionable marks.

10.1.5 Sidewalks and pads shall be given a broom finish.

10.1.6 Floors shall be given a smooth steel trowel finish.

10.1.7 If shown on the drawings, a coloured non-metallic concrete hardener and sealer shall be applied to
the floor slabs in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The finished floor slab shall be
in the colour shown on the drawings.

10.1.8 The surface of all buried sections of concrete/re-in forced concrete shall be protected by a hot
bitumen layer, 2 times applied.

10.2 Defects and repairs

10.2.1 All major defects in placement of concrete (concrete not complying with specifications, lack of
closeness, void, honeycombs, cracks, etc.) shall be brought to the COMPANY attention as soon as
the defect is discovered.

10.2.2 Repair means and procedure shall be submitted for COMPANY approval before work is being started.

10.2.3 Superficial cleaning down with slop shall be prohibited.

11.0 BACKFILL

11.1.1 Backfill requirements shall meet MGP1-TL2-CPC-CX-7770-0003 Specification for Excavation, Backfill
and Compaction.

12.0 INSPECTION

12.1.1 Inspection by COMPANY does not in any manner relieve Contractor of his responsibility.

12.1.2 Contractor shall provide access to the work at all times to COMPANY's Inspector for checking
materials, and fabrication and installation procedures.

12.1.3 COMPANY's Inspector shall have the right to stop work and require repairs or alterations if, in his
opinion, the materials or workmanship do not meet the required specification.

12.1.4 Any omissions or failure on the part of the Inspector to disapprove or reject any work or materials
must not be construed as an acceptance of any defective work or materials.

12.1.5 Contractor will bear the cost of repair and additional inspection resulting from faulty material or
workmanship.

12.1.6 Rebound hammer shall be supplied by Contractor.

13.0 DIMENSIONAL DEVIATIONS - TOLERANCES ON CONSTRUCTION

13.1 General

CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain in an undisturbed condition until completion and
acceptance of the works, sufficient control points and benchmarks to be used for reference purposes
to check tolerances.

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Permissible dimensional deviations in concrete construction for buildings contained in ACI 117 shall
be considered as a maximum. Under no circumstances shall concrete cover be reduced below the
minimum given in Section 7.4. The following tolerances after completion of the works represent
acceptable limits. All work outside these limits is liable to rejection.

13.2 Tolerances for Formed Surfaces of Buildings

13.2.1 Variation from Plumb:

In the lines and surfaces of columns, piers, walls:

In any 3 m of length ± 6 mm

In any 6 m of length ± 12 mm

Maximum for the entire length ± 25 mm

For exposed corner columns, control-joint grooves, and other conspicuous lines:

In any 6 m of length ± 6 mm

Maximum for the entire length ± 12 mm

13.2.2 Variation from Levels Specified on Drawings:

In slab soffits, ceiling, beams soffits and in arises:

In any 3 m of length ± 6 mm

In any bay or in any 6 m length ± 12 mm

Maximum for the entire length ± 20 mm

In exposed lintels, sills, parapets, horizontal grooves, and other conspicuous lines:

In any bay or in 6 m length ± 6 mm

Maximum for the entire length ± 12 mm

13.2.3 Tolerances for Foundations and Structures

The maximum deviation allowable is:

Plan position ± 10 mm

Elevations below ground ± 15 mm

Elevations above ground ± 6 mm

Plumb alignment for columns and walls ± 6 mm in 3 m

± 12 mm in 6 m

Straightness or bow (plan) for walls ± 6 mm in 3 m

± 12 mm in 6 m

14.0 CLEAN-UP AND RESTORATION

Upon completion of the Work, Contractor shall clean up and remove all loose material and debris from
the job site, and dispose of it as waste material as directed by COMPANY.

Before leaving the job site, Contractor shall ensure that all existing structures, roadways and graded
areas are returned to a condition satisfactory to COMPANY and at least equal to that which existed
before the Work commenced.

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15.0 QUALITY CONTROL / QUALITY ASSURANCE

CONTRACTOR has developed QMS based on ISO 9001:2015, contractual and corporate
requirements. CONTRACTOR shall implement it through the entire PROJECT duration.

VENDORS / SUBCONTRACTORS at all tiers shall operate an effective Quality Management System
(QMS) in accordance with the provisions of CONTRACT “Section IX – Quality Management”.

The performance of any quality management activities by VENDORS / SUBCONTRACTORS shall not
relieve VENDORS / SUBCONTRACTORS from their overall responsibilities for the quality of work.

VENDORS / SUBCONTRACTORS shall submit Project-Specific detailed Inspection and Test Plans
(ITP's) for COMPANY and CONTRACTOR review and approval. COMPANY and CONTRACTOR will
identify the surveillance, monitoring, witness and hold points.

COMPANY and CONTRACTOR reserve the right to audit the VENDORS / SUBCONTRACTORS
Quality Management System (QMS) and work scope at any time.

VENDORS / SUBCONTRACTORS shall submit all reports, certificates, etc. generated as part of work
scope for CONTRACTOR and COMPANY review and approval.

16.0 GUARANTEE

Contractor shall guarantee the Work against defective materials and poor workmanship for a period of
24 months after the equipment has been in regular operation, the total period not to exceed 36
months from the date of completed construction. Contractor shall repair or make good, at his own
expense, any defects noted during the guarantee period.

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