AA SPECIFICATION PRE-MIX CONCRETE FOR UNDERGOUND USE

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CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 7 7.1 7.2 SCOPE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE SPECIFIED BY THE ENGINEER DEFINITIONS REQUIREMENTS TYPE DRY MIXTURE STONE SAND CEMENT WET MIXTURE CUBE STRENGTH MASS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS TEST AND INSPECTION METHODS STONE SAND CUBE STRENGTH MARKING AND PACKING MARKING PACKING

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APPENDIX A: RELATED DOCUMENTS APPENDIX B: RECORD OF AMENDMENTS

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This document supersedes AAC Specification 711002 Rev 3

SCOPE
This specification details the requirements of two types of pre-mix concrete supplied in the dry form. Standards equivalent to those referenced in this specification shall be approved by the Engineer.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE SPECIFIED BY THE ENGINEER

The following information shall be specified in all tenders, contracts or orders: Title, reference number and issue number of this specification. The type of pre-mix concrete required (see Clause 4.1)

DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this specification the following definitions shall apply: BATCH : A collection of units of product made from the same consignment of materials from which a sample is to be drawn and inspected to determine conformance with this specification. Quality Assurance Representative; An independent inspection agency approved and appointed by the Engineer

QAR

The following terms are defined in the General Conditions of Contract: Anglo American, Approved, Company, Contractor, Engineer

4 4.1

REQUIREMENTS TYPE
Pre-mix concrete shall be supplied in one or both (See Clause 2.2) types as follows: Type 25 Type 40

4.2

DRY MIXTURE
The dry mixtures shall comprise the following materials in proportions for the mixtures to comply with the requirements of this specification. Quartzite stone 19mm Quartzite stone 9,5mm Quartzite crushed sand 0 - 4,75mm Cement

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4.3
4.3.1 4.3.2

STONE
The 9.5mm and 19.0mm quartzite stone shall comply with the requirements of SANS 1083 Clause 3.3.1. Grading shall be category 2.

4.4
4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3

SAND
The sand shall comply with the requirements of SANS 1083 Clause 3.2.1. Class shall be sand derived from the mechanical crushing or milling of rock. Chloride content for pre-stressed concrete shall be a maximum of 0.05% of the mass of the cement.

4.5

CEMENT
The cement used in both types per Clause 4.1 shall be ordinary Portland cement or factory blended Portland cement 15 (SANS 50197 Part 1 and 2 and SANS 50196 Parts 1 7).
Note: Rapid hardening and sulphate-resisting types of cement shall not be used unless specifically authorised by the Engineer for special applications.

4.6

WET MIXTURE
Type 25 and type 40 mixtures shall each be mixed with water to give the required consistency of mix.

4.7

CUBE STRENGTH
When tested in accordance with the requirements of Clause 6.3 the 28 day cube strength of the pre-mix shall be as follows: Type 25 Type 40 : 25MPa : 40MPa

4.8

MASS
The total dry mass of each type of mixture that complies with the requirements of Clause 4.2 shall be 25kg.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

The requirements of AA STD 100 shall apply.

6 6.1

TEST AND INSPECTION METHODS STONE

The 9,5mm and 19,0mm stone as detailed in Clause 4.3 shall be subjected to the test methods as detailed in SANS 1083 for the following properties: Grading
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Dust content 10% Fact value Aggregate crushing value

The results of the above tests shall comply with the requirements of Clause 4.3.

6.2

SAND
The sand as detailed in Clause 4.4 shall be subjected to the test methods as detailed in SANS 1083 for the following properties: Grading Dust content Fineness modules Chloride content

The results of the above tests shall comply with the requirements of Clause 4.4.

6.3

CUBE STRENGTH
The cube strength of the concrete shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of SANS 5863. The results of the tests shall comply with the requirements of Clause 4.5.

7 7.1

MARKING AND PACKING MARKING

The following information shall be indelibly printed on one side of each 25kg bag in 25mm high characters. The characters shall be coloured green for Type 25 and red for Type 40. Contractors name Type 25 or 40 Mass: 25kg

7.1.1

Pre-mix concrete In addition each bag shall have a label stitched into a seam that details the following information. Date of manufacture Expiry date Batch number Water mixing instructions

The characters on the label shall be printed green for Type 25 and red for Type 40.

7.2
7.2.1

PACKING
Pre-mix bag The pre-mix bag shall be re-usable and comply with the following requirements:

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Material Weight Denier Construction Seams Dimensions

: : : : : :

woven polypropylene 90m 1500 10 x 10 stitched polyester 350mm x 700mm

One of the 350mm sides shall be left open and when the bag has been filled with pre-mix and the cement bag placed inside shall be tied closed with wire. 7.2.2 Cement bag The cement shall be enclosed in a re-usable bag that complies with the following requirements: Seams Dimensions : : heat welded except for one side 260mm x 400mm

One of the 260mm sides shall be left open and when the bag has been filled with cement shall be tied closed with wire.

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APPENDIX A: RELATED DOCUMENTS

AA SPEC 711002 Pre-mix concrete for underground use

Unless otherwise stated the latest issue of the following documents shall be deemed to form part of this specification. AA STD 100 SANS 1083 SANS 50196 SANS 50197 : : : : Requirements for Suppliers of Critical Equipment Aggregates from natural sources Aggregates for concrete Methods of testing Cement: Parts 1 - 7 Part 1: Composition, Specification, and conformity Criteria for Common Cements; Part 2: Conformity Evaluation Concrete Tests Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete

SANS 5863

APPENDIX B: RECORD OF AMENDMENTS Issue 0 : New document based on AAC Specification 711002 Rev 3 with general updates (D Cameron, December 2009)

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