90 CONCRETE90-1 GENERAL

90-1.01 GENERAL90-1.01A SummarySection 90-1 includes general specifications for furnishing, curing, and protecting concrete.

Concrete must be composed of cementitious material, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, admixtures if used, and water.

PCC must comply with the specifications for concrete.

90-1.01B Definitionsfree water: Total water in the concrete mixture minus the water absorbed by the aggregates in reaching a

saturated surface-dry condition.

reclaimed aggregate: Aggregate that has been recovered from plastic concrete by washing away the cementitious material.

90-1.01C Submittals90-1.01C(1) GeneralReserved

90-1.01C(2) Aggregate GradationBefore starting concrete work, submit the gradation of the primary aggregate nominal sizes. If the aggregate source changes, submit the new gradation before using the aggregate.

If a primary coarse aggregate or the fine aggregate is separated into 2 or more sizes, submit the gradation and proposed proportions of each size combined mathematically to show 1 proposed gradation. Show the percentage passing for each applicable sieve size.

90-1.01C(3) Cementitious MaterialsSubmit a certificate of compliance for cementitious materials. Include the source name and location.

If the cementitious material is delivered directly to the job site, the certificate of compliance must be signed by the cementitious material supplier.

If the cementitious material is used in ready-mixed concrete, the certificate of compliance must be signed by the concrete manufacturer.

If blended cement is used, the certificate of compliance must include a statement signed by the blended cement supplier that shows the actual percentage of SCM, by weight, in the blend. Determine the weight of SCM by using a weighing device or by chemical analysis.

90-1.01C(4) AdmixturesIf you propose to use an admixture from the Authorized Material List, submit a certificate of compliance from the manufacturer certifying that the admixture furnished is the same as that previously authorized.

90-1.01C(5) Curing Compound

For each batch of curing compound delivered to the job site or casting site, submit:

1. Split curing compound test samples to METS. The test samples must be from the shipping containers at the manufacturer's source of supply.

2. Certificate of compliance to the Engineer and to METS. The certificate of compliance must include:2.1. Test results for the tests specified in section 90-1.01D(6).2.2. Certification that the material was tested within 1 year before use.

If the curing compound is shipped in tanks or tank trucks, submit a shipping invoice with each load. The invoice must show the same information specified for container labels in section 90-1.03B(3)(b).

90-1.01C(6) Mix DesignSubmit the concrete mix design before using the concrete in the work and before changing the mix proportions or an aggregate source.

90-1.01C(7) Concrete DeliverySubmit a weighmaster certificate as an informational submittal with each load of concrete delivered to the job site.

The weighmaster certificate must show:

1. Mix identification number.2. Nonrepeating load number.3. Date and time the materials were batched.4. Total quantity of water added to the load.5. For transit-mixed concrete, the revolution counter reading at the time the truck mixer is charged with

cement.6. Actual scale weights in pounds for the ingredients batched. Do not substitute theoretical or target

batch weights for actual scale weights.

Submit weighmaster certificates in printed form or, if authorized, in electronic media. Present electronic media in a tab-delimited format on a CD or DVD. Captured data for the ingredients represented by each batch must be line feed carriage return and one line separate record with sufficient fields for the specified data.

You may submit a weighmaster certificate with a separate certificate that lists the actual batch weights or measurements for a load of concrete if both certificates are delivered to the job site and are imprinted with the same nonrepeating load number that is unique to the Contract.

90-1.01C(8) TestingIf the concrete is tested for shrinkage, submit the test data with the mix design.

If prequalification is specified, submit certified test data or trial batch test reports under section 90-1.01D(5)(b).

If 56 days are allowed for the concrete to attain the strength described, submit test results under section 90-1.01D(5)(a).

90-1.01C(9) Stationary Mixer CertificationIf you weigh the SCM cumulatively with the cement for concrete completely mixed in a stationary mixer, submit certification of the stationary mixer under section 90-1.02F(4)(c).

90-1.01C(10) Protecting ConcreteIf requested, submit a plan for protecting the concrete.

90-1.01D Quality Assurance90-1.01D(1) GeneralIf requested, furnish test samples of the freshly mixed concrete and provide satisfactory facilities for obtaining the test samples.

90-1.01D(2) Cementitious Material ContentAdjust the batch proportions as necessary to produce concrete having the specified cementitious material content.

The Engineer verifies compliance with the specified cementitious material content by testing under California Test 518 for cement content. For testing purposes, SCM is considered to be cement.

For all concrete except minor concrete, if the cementitious material, portland cement, or SCM content is less than the minimum required and is not within the batching tolerances allowed under section 90-1.02F(3), you must remove the concrete. If the Engineer determines that the concrete is structurally adequate, the concrete may remain in place and $0.25 is deducted for each pound of cementitious

material, portland cement, or SCM less than the minimum required. No deductions are made based on the results of California Test 518.

90-1.01D(3) ShrinkageIf shrinkage limitations are specified, test the concrete under AASHTO T 160, modified as follows:

1. Prepare specimens that have a 4- by 4-inch cross section.2. Remove each specimen from the mold 23 ± 1 hours after mixing the concrete and place the

specimen in lime water at 73 ± 3 degrees F until 7 days age.3. Take a comparator reading at 7 days age and record it as the initial reading.4. Store the specimens in a humidity-controlled room maintained at 73 ± 3 degrees F and 50 ± 4 percent

relative humidity for the remainder of the test.5. Take subsequent readings at 7, 14, 21, and 28 days drying.

Perform AASHTO T 160 testing at a laboratory that is accredited to perform AASHTO T 160 or that maintains a current rating of 3 or better for the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory concrete proficiency sample program.

Shrinkage test data authorized by the Department no more than 3 years before the 1st day of the Contract is authorized for the entire Contract. The test data must be for concrete with similar proportions and using the same materials and material sources to be used on the Contract. Concrete is considered to have similar proportions if no more than 2 mix design elements are varied and the variation is within the tolerances shown in the following table:

Mix design element Tolerance (±)Water to cementitious material ratio 0.03Total water content (percent) 5Coarse aggregate content (percent) 10Fine aggregate content (percent) 10SCM content (percent) 5Admixture as originally doseda (percent) 25aAdmixtures must be the same brand.

90-1.01D(4) Concrete UniformityThe Engineer determines the uniformity of concrete mixtures based on differences in test results between 2 test samples of mixed concrete from the same batch for the following tests:

1. California Test 533 if the mix design specifies a penetration value2. ASTM C143 if the mix design specifies a slump value3. California Test 529

90-1.01D(5) Compressive Strength90-1.01D(5)(a) GeneralSection 90-1.01D(5) applies for either of the following cases:

1. Concrete is designated by compressive strength.2. Attaining a minimum concrete compressive strength is specified as a prerequisite to applying loads or

stresses to a concrete structure or member.

If the 28-day compressive strength described is 3,600 psi or greater, the concrete is designated by compressive strength.

If the concrete is designated by compressive strength, the strength of concrete that is not steam cured is determined from cylinders cured under Method 1 of California Test 540.

If attaining a minimum concrete compressive strength is specified as a prerequisite to applying loads or stresses to a concrete structure or member, cylinders for concrete that is not steam cured are cured under Method 1 of California Test 540 and the concrete compressive strength is evaluated based on individual tests.

For concrete with a described 28-day compressive strength greater than 3,600 psi, 42 days are allowed to attain the strength described.

Except for concrete specified to be in a freeze-thaw area, 56 days are allowed to attain the strength described if the cementitious material satisfies the following equation:

[(41 x UF) + (19 x F) + (11 x SL)]/TC 7.0

where:F = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, including the quantity in

blended cement, lb/cu yd. F is equivalent to the sum of FA and FB as defined in section 90-1.02B(3).

SL = GGBFS, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydUF = silica fume, metakaolin, or UFFA, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydTC = total quantity of cementitious material used, lb/cu yd

For concrete satisfying the equation above, test for the compressive strength at least once every 500 cu yd at 28, 42, and 56 days. Submit the test results to the Engineer and to METS, Attention: Office of Structural Materials, Concrete Materials Testing Branch.

The Engineer determines the concrete compressive strength from test cylinders:

1. Made from concrete sampled under California Test 5392. Molded and initially field cured under California Test 5403. Cured and tested under California Test 521

A compressive strength test represents no more than 300 cu yd of concrete and consists of the average compressive strength of 2 cylinders made from material taken from a single load of concrete. If a cylinder shows evidence of improper sampling, molding, or testing, the cylinder is discarded and the test consists of the compressive strength of the remaining cylinder.

If a single compressive strength test result is below the strength described at the maximum age specified or allowed, or if the compressive strength of concrete tested at 7 days indicates to the Engineer that the concrete will not attain the strength described at the maximum age specified or allowed, correct the mix design or concrete fabrication procedures and obtain authorization before you place additional concrete.

If a single compressive strength test result is below the strength described at the maximum age specified or allowed, the concrete represented by the test is subject to one of the following actions:

1. If the compressive strength is at least 95 percent of the strength described, $10 per cubic yard of concrete is deducted.

2. If the compressive strength is below 95 percent of the strength described but is at least 85 percent of the strength described, $15 per cubic yard of concrete is deducted.

3. If the compressive strength is below 85 percent of the strength described, you must remove the concrete.

If a strength test result at the maximum age specified or allowed is below the strength described but is at least 85 percent of the strength described, the deductions specified above apply unless you obtain and submit evidence that the strength of the concrete placed in the work is greater than or equal to the strength described and this evidence is accepted by the Engineer.

If a strength test result at the maximum age specified or allowed is below 85 percent of the strength described, you must remove the concrete represented by the test unless you obtain and submit evidence that the strength of the concrete placed in the work is at least 85 percent of the strength described and this evidence is accepted by the Engineer.

If the evidence consists of tests made on cores taken from the work, obtain and test the cores under ASTM C42.

90-1.01D(5)(b) PrequalificationIf the concrete has a described 28-day compressive strength greater than 3,600 psi, or if prequalification is specified, prequalify the materials, mix proportions, mixing equipment, and procedures proposed for use in the work before placing the concrete.

Submit certified test data or trial batch test reports based on the same materials, mix proportions, mixing equipment, procedures, and batch size proposed for use in the work.

Certified test data must show that:

1. Results of 90 percent or more of at least 20 consecutive tests exceed the compressive strength described at the maximum number of days specified or allowed and none of the test results are less than 95 percent of the strength described

2. All tests are the most recent tests made on concrete of the proposed mix design and were made within 1 year of the proposed use of the concrete

Trial batch test reports must show that:

1. Average compressive strength for 5 consecutive concrete cylinders taken from a single batch and tested at not more than the maximum age specified or allowed is at least 600 psi greater than the 28-day compressive strength described

2. No individual cylinder has a strength less than the strength described at the maximum age specified or allowed

3. Data contained in the report is from trial batches produced within 1 year of the proposed use of the concrete

If air entrainment is specified, the air content of the trial batches must be greater than or equal to the air content specified for the concrete without reduction due to tolerances.

Perform tests under the appropriate California Test methods or comparable ASTM test methods. Use testing equipment that is in good condition and properly calibrated. If tests are performed during the Contract, notify the Engineer far enough in advance that the Engineer can witness the test procedures.

Certified test data and trial batch reports must include:

1. Date of mixing2. Mixing equipment and procedures3. Batch size in cubic yards4. Weight, type, and source for each ingredient5. Penetration or slump as specified in section 90-1.02G(6)6 Air content if an air-entraining admixture is used7. Concrete age at the time of testing8. Compressive strength for each cylinder tested9. Signature of an official of the testing firm

If authorized, you may use the concrete from trial batches in the work at locations where lower quality concrete is required.

Any change to the prequalified materials, mix proportions, mixing equipment, or procedures that could result in a concrete strength below that described requires additional prequalification by trial batch testing.

90-1.01D(6) Curing CompoundTest each batch of curing compound delivered to the job site or casting site for:

1. Water loss at 24 hours under California Test 5342. Reflectance under ASTM E13473. Viscosity under ASTM D21964. Nonvolatile content under ASTM D23695. Pigment content under ASTM D3723

A batch must be no larger than 10,000 gal.

The Engineer samples the curing compound at any of the following:

1. Manufacturer's supply source2. Job site or casting site

The curing compound sampled from shipping containers from the manufacturer's supply source or from the job site must match the test results for viscosity, nonvolatile content, and pigment content within the tolerances specified in the precision and bias statements for the test methods.

Additional testing of the curing compound may be required before its use if the compound has not been used within 1 year or if the Engineer believes that the compound may no longer be acceptable.

90-1.02 MATERIALS90-1.02A GeneralConcrete for pavement, approach slabs, and bridge decks must comply with the shrinkage limitations shown in the following table when tested under section 90-1.01D(3):

Type of work

Maximum length change of laboratory cast specimens at 28 days drying (average of 3)

(percent)Paving and approach slab concrete 0.050Bridge deck concrete 0.045

When tested for uniformity under section 90-1.01D(4), the differences in test results between the 2 concrete test samples must comply with the following:

1. When tested under California Test 533, the difference in penetration values must not exceed 1/2 inch.2. When tested under ASTM C143, the difference in slump values must not exceed the values shown in

the following table:

Average slump, S(inches)

Maximum permissible difference(inches)

S < 4 14 ≤ S ≤ 6 1-1/26 < S ≤ 9 2

3. When tested under California Test 529, the difference in the proportion of coarse aggregate must not exceed 170 pounds of aggregate per cubic yard of concrete.

Unless a modulus of rupture is specified, the minimum required compressive strength for concrete must be the greater of either the strength described or 2,500 psi. Proportion the concrete to attain the minimum required compressive strength.

For concrete not designated by compressive strength, the concrete must attain at least 85 percent of the minimum required compressive strength when tested at 28 days.

90-1.02B Cementitious Materials90-1.02B(1) GeneralThe cementitious materials type and brand must be on the Authorized Material List at the time of mix design submittal.

Unless otherwise specified, the cementitious material must be one of the following:

1. Combination of Type II or V portland cement and SCM2. Blended cement

The cementitious materials used in CIP concrete for exposed surfaces of similar elements of a structure must be from the same sources and of the same proportions.

Protect cementitious materials from moisture until used.

Place sacked cementitious materials in a pile to allow access for tallying, inspecting, and identifying each shipment.

Provide facilities that ensure the cementitious materials to be used in the work are kept separate from each other and from other cementitious materials.

A storage silo containing a cementitious material must be emptied before using the silo for a different cementitious material. Blended cements with a percentage of SCM differing by more than 2 percent are considered different cementitious materials.

Sample cementitious materials under California Test 125.

90-1.02B(2) CementPortland cement must comply with ASTM C150, except the C3S content of Type II cement must not exceed 65 percent.

Blended cement must comply with portland blast-furnace slag cement, Type IS (MS), or portland-pozzolan cement, Type IP (MS), specified in AASHTO M 240, except:

1. Maximum limits on pozzolan content do not apply2. Blended cement must be composed of Type II or V cement and SCM produced by one of the

following methods:2.1. Intergrinding of portland cement clinker and granulated blast furnace slag, GGBFS, or pozzolan2.2. Blending of portland cement and either GGBFS or finely divided pozzolan2.3. Combination of intergrinding and blending

Types II, III, and V portland cement must comply with the following:

1. Alkali content must not exceed 0.60 percent by mass of alkalies as Na2O + 0.658 K2O when determined under AASHTO T 105.

2. Autoclave expansion must not exceed 0.50 percent.

Type III portland cement may be used only if specified or authorized.

90-1.02B(3) Supplementary Cementitious MaterialsEach SCM must be one of the following:

1. Fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F, and either of the following:1.1. Available alkali as Na2O + 0.658 K2O must not exceed 1.5 percent when tested under ASTM

C311.1.2. Total alkali as Na2O + 0.658 K2O must not exceed 5.0 percent when tested under AASHTO T

105.2. UFFA complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F, and the chemical and physical requirements shown

in the following 2 tables:

Chemical quality characteristicRequirement

(percent)Sulfur trioxide (SO3) (max) 1.5Loss on ignition (max) 1.2Available alkalies as Na2O + 0.658 K2O (max) 1.5

Physical quality characteristicRequirement

(percent)Particle size distribution

Less than 3.5 microns (min) 50Less than 9.0 microns (min) 90

Strength activity index with portland cement7 days (percent of control, min) 9528 days (percent of control, min) 110

Expansion at 16 days when testing project materials under ASTM C1567a (max)

0.10

aIn the test mix, at least 12 percent, by weight, of the Type II or V portland cement must be replaced with UFFA.

3. Raw or calcined natural pozzolans complying with AASHTO M 295, Class N, and either of the following:3.1. Available alkali as Na2O + 0.658 K2O must not exceed 1.5 percent when tested under ASTM

C311.3.2. Total alkali as Na2O + 0.658 K2O must not exceed 5.0 percent when tested under AASHTO T

105.4. Metakaolin complying with AASHTO M 295, Class N, and the chemical and physical requirements for

the quality characteristics shown in the following 2 tables:

Chemical quality characteristicRequirement

(percent)Silicon dioxide (SiO2) + aluminum oxide (Al2O3) (min) 92.0Calcium oxide (CaO) (max) 1.0Sulfur trioxide (SO3) (max) 1.0Loss on ignition (max) 1.2Available alkalies as Na2O + 0.658 K2O (max) 1.0

Physical quality characteristicRequirement

(percent)Particle size distribution less than 45 microns (min) 95Strength activity index with portland cement

7 days (percent of control, min) 10028 days (percent of control, min) 100

5. GGBFS complying with AASHTO M 302, Grade 100 or 120.6. Silica fume complying with AASHTO M 307, with a minimum reduction in mortar expansion of 80

percent when using the cement from the proposed mix design.

Fly ash from different sources may be commingled at uncontrolled ratios if:

1. Each source produces fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F2. At the time of commingling, each fly ash has:

2.1. Running average of relative density that does not differ from any other fly ash by more than 0.25

2.2. Running average of loss on ignition that does not differ from any other fly ash by more than 1 percent

3. Final commingled fly ash complies with AASHTO M 295, Class F4. Fly ash supplier is responsible for testing the commingled fly ash

The quantity of portland cement and SCM in concrete must comply with the minimum cementitious material content specified.

The SCM content in concrete must comply with one of the following:

1. Any combination of portland cement and at least 1 SCM, satisfying equations 1 and 2:

Equation 1:

[(25 x UF) + (12 x FA) + (10 x FB) + (6 x SL)]/MC X

where:UF = silica fume, metakaolin, or UFFA, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydFA = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, with a CaO content of

up to 10 percent, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydFB = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, with a CaO content of

greater than 10 percent and up to 15 percent, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd

SL = GGBFS, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydMC = minimum quantity of cementitious material specified, lb/cu ydX = 1.8 for innocuous aggregate, 3.0 for all other aggregate

Equation 2:

MC - MSCM - PC 0

where:MC = minimum quantity of cementitious material specified, lb/cu ydMSCM = minimum sum of SCMs that satisfies equation 1, lb/cu ydPC = quantity of portland cement, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd

2. 15 percent Class F fly ash with at least 48 oz of LiNO3 solution added per 100 lb of portland cement. The CaO content of the fly ash must not exceed 15 percent.

90-1.02C Aggregates90-1.02C(1) GeneralBoth the coarse and fine aggregate must be on the Authorized Material List for the aggregate used in concrete to be considered innocuous.

Aggregates must be free from deleterious coatings, clay balls, roots, bark, sticks, rags, and other extraneous material.

Provide safe and suitable facilities, including splitting devices, for obtaining aggregate test samples under California Test 125.

Aggregates must have:

1. Characteristics that enable the production of workable concrete within the limits of water content specified in section 90-1.02G(6).

2. No more than 10 percent loss when tested for soundness under California Test 214. The soundness requirement does not apply to fine aggregate if the durability index of the fine aggregate is 60 or greater when tested under California Test 229.

Each cleanness value, sand equivalent, or aggregate gradation test represents no more than 300 cu yd of concrete or 1 day's pour, whichever is smaller.

If the results of any 1 or more of the cleanness value, sand equivalent, or aggregate gradation tests do not comply with the requirements for operating range, but all comply with the requirements for contract compliance:

1. Suspend the concrete placement at the completion of the current pour2. Do not restart the concrete placement until test results or other information show that the next

material to be used in the work complies with the requirements for operating range

If the results of either or both of the cleanness value and coarse aggregate gradation tests do not comply with the requirements for contract compliance, you must remove the concrete represented by the tests. If the Engineer determines that the concrete is structurally adequate, the concrete may remain in place and $3.50 per cubic yard for paving concrete and $5.50 per cubic yard for other concrete is deducted for the concrete represented by these tests and left in place.

If the results of either or both of the sand equivalent and fine aggregate gradation tests do not comply with the requirements for contract compliance, you must remove the concrete represented by the tests. If the Engineer determines that the concrete is structurally adequate, the concrete may remain in place and $3.50 per cubic yard for paving concrete and $5.50 per cubic yard for other concrete is deducted for the concrete represented by these tests and left in place.

The 2 preceding paragraphs apply individually to the contract compliance requirements for coarse and fine aggregate. If both coarse and fine aggregate do not comply with the contract compliance requirements, both paragraphs apply. The deductions specified in those paragraphs are in addition to any deductions made under section 90-1.01D(2).

90-1.02C(2) Coarse AggregateCoarse aggregate must consist of gravel, crushed gravel, crushed rock, reclaimed aggregate, crushed air-cooled iron blast furnace slag, or a combination of these.

Do not use crushed air-cooled iron blast furnace slag in reinforced or PS concrete.

Reclaimed aggregate must comply with the specifications for aggregate.

Coarse aggregate must have the requirements for the quality characteristics shown in the following table:

Quality characteristic Test method RequirementLoss in Los Angeles rattler after 500 revolutions (percent max)

California Test 211 45

Cleanness valueOperating range (min) California Test 227 75Contract compliance (min) California Test 227 71

For cleanness value, an operating range limit of 71 minimum and a contract compliance limit of 68 minimum apply if you submit a certificate of compliance certifying that:

1. Coarse aggregate sampled at the completion of processing at the aggregate production plant had a cleanness value of at least 82 when tested under California Test 227

2. Prequalification tests performed under California Test 549 showed that the aggregate would develop a relative strength of at least 95 percent and have a relative shrinkage of no more than 105 percent based on concrete

90-1.02C(3) Fine AggregateFine aggregate must consist of natural sand, manufactured sand produced from larger aggregate, or a combination of these. Manufactured sand must be well graded.

Fine aggregate must have the requirements for the quality characteristics shown in the following table:

Quality characteristic Test method RequirementOrganic impurities California Test 213 Satisfactorya

Sand equivalent:Operating range (min)

California Test 217 75

Contract compliance (min)

California Test 217 71

aFine aggregate that develops a color darker than the reference standard color may be authorized if 95 percent relative mortar strength is achieved when tested under ASTM C87.

For sand equivalent, an operating range limit of 71 minimum and a contract compliance limit of 68 minimum apply if you submit a certificate of compliance certifying that:

1 Fine aggregate sampled at the completion of processing at the aggregate production plant had a sand equivalent value of at least 82 when tested under California Test 217

2. Prequalification tests performed under California Test 549 showed that the aggregate would develop a relative strength of at least 95 percent and have a relative shrinkage of no more than 105 percent based on concrete

90-1.02C(4) Aggregate Gradation90-1.02C(4)(a) GeneralProposed aggregate gradations must be within the percentage passing limits shown in the following table:

Primary aggregate nominal size

Sieve size

Limits of gradation(percent passing)

1-1/2 inch x 3/4 inch 1 in 19–411 inch x No. 4 3/4 in 52–851 inch x No. 4 3/8 in 15–381/2 inch x No. 4 3/8 in 40–78 3/8 inch x No. 8 3/8 in 50–85 Fine aggregate No. 16 55–75Fine aggregate No. 30 34–46Fine aggregate No. 50 16–29

The Engineer may waive, in writing, the specifications for gradation if in the Engineer's opinion furnishing the gradation is not necessary for the work.

90-1.02C(4)(b) Coarse Aggregate GradationCoarse aggregate must be graded within the limits shown in the following table for each size of coarse aggregate:

Sieve

size

Primary aggregate nominal sizes1-1/2 inch x 3/4 inch 1 inch x No. 4 1/2 inch x No. 4 3/8 inch x No. 8

Operating Contract

Operating Contract

Operating Contract

Operating Contract

Range(percent passing)

Compliance

(percent passing)

Range(percent passing)

Compliance

(percent passing)

Range(percent passing)

Compliance

(percent passing)

Range(percent passing)

Compliance

(percent passing)

2 inch

100 100 -- -- -- -- -- --

1-1/2 inch 88–100 85–100 100 100 -- -- -- --

1 inch

X ± 18 X ± 25 88–100 86–100 -- -- -- --

3/4 inch

0–17 0–20 X ± 15 X ±22 100 100 -- --

1/2 inch

-- -- -- -- 82–100 80–100 100 100

3/8 inch

0–7 0–9 X ± 15 X ± 22 X ± 15 X ± 22 X ± 15 X ± 20

No. 4 -- -- 0–16 0–18 0–15 0–18 0–25 0–28No. 8 -- -- 0–6 0–7 0–6 0–7 0–6 0–7NOTE: "X" is the percent passing of the gradation that you propose to furnish for the specific sieve size under section 90-1.02C(4)(a).

Furnish coarse aggregate for the 1-1/2-inch maximum combined aggregate gradation under section 90-1.02C(4)(d) in 2 or more primary aggregate nominal sizes. You may separate each primary aggregate nominal size into 2 sizes and store them separately, provided that the combined material complies with the gradation specifications for the primary aggregate nominal size.

You may separate the coarse aggregate for the 1-inch maximum combined aggregate gradation under section 90-1.02C(4)(d) into 2 sizes and store them separately, provided that the combined material complies with the gradation specifications for the 1 inch x No. 4 primary aggregate nominal size.

90-1.02C(4)(c) Fine Aggregate GradationFine aggregate must be graded within the limits shown in the following table:

Sieve sizeOperating range (percent passing)

Contract compliance (percent passing)

3/8 inch 100 100No. 4 95–100 93–100No. 8 65–95 61–99

No. 16 X ± 10 X ± 13No. 30 X ± 9 X ± 12No. 50 X ± 6 X ± 9No. 100 2–12 1–15No. 200 0–8 0–10

NOTE: "X" is the percent passing of the gradation that you propose to furnish for the specific sieve size under section 90-1.02C(4)(a).

Fine aggregate sizes must be distributed such that the difference between the total percentage passing the No. 16 and No. 30 sieves is from 10 to 40, and the difference between the percentage passing the No. 30 and No. 50 sieves is from 10 to 40.

You may separate fine aggregate into 2 or more sizes and store them separately, provided that the combined material complies with the gradation specifications.

90-1.02C(4)(d) Combined Aggregate GradationUse combined aggregate gradation limits only for the design of concrete mixes. Design concrete mixes such that aggregates are combined in proportions that produce a mixture within the gradation limits for combined aggregate.

Use either the 1-1/2-inch maximum gradation or the 1-inch maximum gradation, unless otherwise specified.

Combined aggregate must be graded within the limits shown in the following table:

Sieve size1-1/2 inch max

(percent passing)1 inch max

(percent passing)1/2 inch max

(percent passing)3/8 inch max

(percent passing)2 inch 100 -- -- --1-1/2 inch 90–100 100 -- --1 inch 50–86 90–100 -- --3/4 inch 45–75 55–100 100 --1/2 inch -- -- 90–100 1003/8 inch 38–55 45–75 55–86 50–100No. 4 30–45 35–60 45–63 45–63No. 8 23–38 27–45 35–49 35–49No. 16 17–33 20–35 25–37 25–37No. 30 10–22 12–25 15–25 15–25No. 50 4–10 5–15 5–15 5–15No. 100 1–6 1–8 1–8 1–8No. 200 0–3 0–4 0–4 0–4

Do not change from one aggregate gradation to another during the progress of the work.

90-1.02D WaterWater for washing aggregates, mixing concrete, and curing must not contain:

1. Oil2. Impurities at concentrations that cause either of the following results when compared to the same test

using distilled or deionized water:2.1. Change of more than 25 percent in the setting time of cement when tested under ASTM C191

or ASTM C2662.2. Reduction by more than 5 percent in the mortar compressive strength at 14 days when tested

under ASTM C1093. Chlorides as Cl or sulfates as SO4 in excess of the values shown in the following table:

Type of concrete workQuality characteristic Non-reinforced Reinforced PS

Chloride as Cla (ppm, max) 2,000 1,000 650Sulfate as SO4

b (ppm, max) 1,500 1,300 1,300aWhen tested under California Test 422bWhen tested under California Test 417

Water for curing concrete must not contain impurities at concentrations that cause discoloration or surface etching.

Water reclaimed from washing out the mixer may be used in mixing concrete. The water must not contain coloring agents or more than 300 ppm of alkalis as Na2O + 0.658 K2O as determined on the filtrate. The specific gravity of the water must not exceed 1.03 and must not vary more than ±0.010 during a day's activities.

90-1.02E Admixtures90-1.02E(1) GeneralThe admixture type and brand must be on the Authorized Material List at the time of mix design submittal.

Admixtures must comply with the following:

1. Chemical admixtures must comply with ASTM C4942. Air-entraining admixtures must comply with ASTM C2603. Lithium nitrate must be in an aqueous solution that complies with the following:

3.1. Lithium nitrate as LiNO3 must be 30 ± 0.5 percent by weight3.2. Sulfate as SO4 must be less than 1,000 ppm3.3. Chloride as Cl must be less than 1,000 ppm3.4. Alkalis as Na2O + 0.658 K2O must be less than 1,000 ppm

Chemical or air-entraining admixtures must not contain more than 1 percent chlorides as Cl by weight of admixture when tested under California Test 415.

Store and dispense the admixtures in liquid form.

Admixture properties must be uniform throughout their use in the work.

If more than 1 admixture is used, the admixtures must be compatible with each other such that the desirable effects of all the admixtures used are realized.

Use chemical admixtures in compliance with the manufacturer's written instructions. The instructions must include a statement that the admixture is compatible with the types and quantities of SCM used.

If you are ordered to use admixtures in the concrete that are not specified, furnishing the admixtures and adding them to the concrete is change order work.

90-1.02E(2) Chemical AdmixturesIf the use of chemical admixtures is specified, use the dosage specified. If the dosage is not specified, use the dosage recommended by the admixture manufacturer.

You may use any of the following admixture types to conserve cementitious material or to facilitate construction:

1. Type A or F, water-reducing2. Type B, retarding3. Type D or G, water-reducing and retarding

If you use a water-reducing admixture or a water-reducing and retarding admixture, you may reduce the specified cementitious material content by up to 5 percent by weight. The resulting concrete must contain at least 505 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard. If you reduce the cementitious material content, use at least the admixture dosage used in authorizing the admixture as shown on the Authorized Material List.

You may use a Type S admixture.

You may use a Type C accelerating admixture. Inclusion of the Type C admixture in the mix design is not required if it is added to counteract changing conditions that contribute to delayed setting of the concrete and if the use or change in dosage of the admixture is authorized.

90-1.02E(3) Air-Entraining AdmixturesIf air entrainment is specified or ordered, use the quantity of air-entraining admixture that produces concrete having the specified air content when tested under California Test 504.

If air entrainment is not specified or ordered, you may use an air-entraining admixture to facilitate the use of a construction procedure or equipment. The average air content of 3 successive tests must not exceed 4 percent and each test value must be no more than 5.5 percent when tested under California Test 504.

90-1.02F Proportioning Concrete90-1.02F(1) GeneralReserved

90-1.02F(2) Storage of AggregatesStore or stockpile aggregates such that the coarse and fine particles of each size do not separate and various sizes do not intermix before proportioning.

Prevent contamination by foreign materials while storing, stockpiling, and handling aggregates.

If you store the aggregates at a batching or mixing plant that is erected after the Contract is awarded and is used for furnishing concrete for the work:

1. Prevent intermingling of different aggregate sizes by using measures such as the physical separation of stockpiles or the construction of bulkheads of adequate length and height

2. Prevent contamination of the aggregates by contact with the ground through measures such as placing the aggregates on wooden platforms or on hardened surfaces made of concrete, asphalt concrete, or cement-treated material

When placing the aggregates in storage or moving the aggregates from storage to the weigh hopper of the batching plant, do not use methods that cause either of the following:

1. Segregation, degradation, or the combining of materials of different gradations and result in an aggregate size failing to comply with the gradation specifications at the weigh hopper

2. Excessive particle breakage

You may be required to use devices that reduce the impact of falling aggregates.

90-1.02F(3) Proportioning DevicesAutomatic weighing systems must comply with section 90-1.02F(4)(c). For an automatic device, the single operation of a switch or starter must be the only manual operation required to proportion the aggregates, cement, and SCM for 1 batch of concrete.

Insulate the weighing equipment against the vibration or movement of other plant equipment.

The weight of each batch of material must not vary from the weight designated by the Engineer by more than the specified tolerances.

The weighing and measuring equipment must have the following zero tolerances:

1. For cumulative weighing of aggregates, ±0.5 percent of the designated total aggregate batch weight2. For weighing each aggregate size separately, ±0.5 percent of the designated batch weight for each

aggregate size3. For cumulative weighing of cement and SCM, ±0.5 percent of the designated total batch weight of the

cement and SCM4. For weighing cement and SCM separately, ±0.5 percent of their designated individual batch weights5. For measuring water, ±0.5 percent of its designated weight or volume

The weight indicated for a batch of material must not vary from the preselected scale setting by more than the following:

1. Aggregates weighed cumulatively must be within ±1.0 percent of the designated total aggregate batch weight.

2. Aggregates weighed separately must be within ±1.5 percent of the designated batch weight of each aggregate.

3. Cement weighed separately must be within +2 to -1 percent of the designated cement batch weight.4. SCM weighed separately must be within +2 to -1 percent of the designated SCM batch weight.5. For cement and SCM weighed cumulatively, the cement must be within +2 to -1 percent of the

designated cement batch weight and the total for cement and SCM must be within +2 to -1 percent of the sum of the designated cement and SCM batch weights.

6. Water must be within ±1.5 percent of the designated weight or volume of water.

Each scale graduation must be no more than 0.001 of the total scale capacity. For each material being weighed, use a scale with single graduations that indicate a weight not exceeding the maximum permissible weight variation above, except that graduations less than 1 lb are not required.

90-1.02F(4) Proportioning90-1.02F(4)(a) GeneralProportioning consists of dividing the aggregates into the specified sizes, each stored in a separate bin, and combining the aggregates with cementitious material, admixtures if used, and water.

Proportion the aggregates by weight.

At the time of batching:

1. Aggregates must be dried and drained to a stable moisture content such that no visible separation of water from the aggregate occurs during transportation from the proportioning plant to the point of mixing

2. Free moisture content of the fine aggregate must not exceed 8 percent of its saturated surface-dry weight

If the proportioning plant has separate supplies of the same size group of aggregate with different moisture content, specific gravity, or surface characteristics affecting workability, exhaust one supply before using another supply.

Weigh bulk Type IP (MS) or Type IS (MS) cement in an individual hopper and keep it separate from the aggregates until the ingredients are released for discharge into the mixer.

Bulk cement and SCM may be weighed in separate weigh hoppers or in the same weigh hopper. Keep the cement and SCM separate from the aggregates until the ingredients are released for discharge into the mixer.

If the cement and SCM are weighed in the same weigh hopper, weigh the cement first. If the cement and SCM are weighed in separate weigh hoppers, the weigh systems for the proportioning of the aggregate, the cement, and the SCM must be individual and distinct from all other weigh systems. To constitute an individual and distinct material-weighing device, each weigh system must have a hopper, a lever system, and an indicator.

Discharge the cement and the SCM into the mixer simultaneously with the aggregate.

The scales and weigh hoppers for bulk weighing cement, SCM, or cement plus SCM must be separate and distinct from the aggregate weighing equipment.

For batches of 1 cu yd or more, the batching equipment must comply with one of the following combinations:

1. Separate boxes and separate scale and indicator for weighing each aggregate size2. Single box and scale indicator for all aggregates3. Single box or separate boxes and automatic weighing mechanism for all aggregates

If you are requested to check the accuracy of batch weights, determine the gross weight and tare weight of batch trucks, truck mixers, truck agitators, and nonagitating hauling equipment. Weigh the equipment using scales designated by the Engineer.

For proportioning pavement concrete, install and maintain in good operating condition an electronically actuated moisture meter that indicates, on a readily visible scale, changes in the moisture content of the fine aggregate as it is batched within a sensitivity of 0.5 percent by weight of the fine aggregate.

90-1.02F(4)(b) Proportioning and Dispensing Liquid AdmixturesLiquid admixture dispensers must:

1. Have enough capacity to measure at 1 time the total quantity of admixture required for each batch of concrete

2. Include a graduated measuring unit that is accurate to within ±5 percent of the required quantity for each batch of concrete

3. Be located and maintained such that the graduations can be read accurately from the point at which proportioning is controlled to allow a visual check of batching accuracy before discharge

4. Have measuring units that are clearly marked for the type and quantity of admixture

Each liquid admixture dispensing system must be equipped with a sampling device that consists of a valve located in a safe and readily accessible position such that the Engineer can slowly withdraw a test sample.

If more than 1 liquid admixture is used in the concrete mix, each admixture must have a separate measuring unit and must be dispensed by injecting equipment located such that the admixtures are not mixed at high concentrations and do not interfere with the effectiveness of each other.

If an air-entraining admixture is used with other liquid admixtures, incorporate the air-entraining admixture into the mix first, unless you demonstrate that a different sequence improves performance.

If automatic proportioning devices are used, the liquid admixture dispensers must operate automatically with the batching control equipment. The dispensers must have an automatic warning system in good operating condition that provides a visible or audible signal at the point at which proportioning is controlled. The signal must activate if the quantity of admixture measured varies from the preselected dosage by more than 5 percent or if the entire contents of the measuring unit are not emptied from the dispenser.

Add liquid admixtures to the premeasured batch water or discharge the admixtures into the stream of water such that they are well-dispersed throughout the batch.

You may dispense air-entraining admixtures directly into moist sand in the batching bins if you maintain adequate control of the concrete air content.

90-1.02F(4)(c) Automatic ProportioningAutomatic proportioning devices must be authorized by the Department.

The batching of the aggregate and the cement, SCM, or cement plus SCM must be interlocked such that a new batch cannot start until all weigh hoppers are empty, the proportioning devices are within zero tolerance, and the discharge gates are closed.

The interlock must not allow any part of the batch to be discharged until all aggregate hoppers and the cement and SCM hoppers or the cement plus SCM hopper are charged with weights that are within the tolerances specified in section 90-1.02F(3).

If interlocks are required for the cement and SCM charging mechanisms and the cement and SCM are weighed cumulatively, their charging mechanisms must be interlocked to prevent the introduction of SCM until the weight of cement in the cement weigh hopper is within the tolerances specified in section 90-1.02F(3).

If the concrete is mixed completely in a stationary mixer, weigh the SCM in a separate weigh hopper and introduce the SCM and cement simultaneously into the mixer proportionately with the aggregate. If you submit certification that the stationary mixer is capable of mixing the cement, SCM, aggregates, and water uniformly before discharge, you may weigh the SCM cumulatively with the cement. Certification must include:

1. Test results for 2 compressive strength test cylinders taken within the first 1/3, and 2 compressive strength test cylinders taken within the last 1/3, of a single batch of concrete discharged from the stationary mixer. Strength tests and cylinder preparation must comply with section 90-1.01D(5).

2. Calculations demonstrating that the average of the 2 compressive strengths taken within the first 1/3 of the batch do not differ by more than 7.5 percent from the average of the 2 compressive strengths taken within the last 1/3 of the batch.

3. Mixer rotation speed and time of mixing before discharge that are required to produce a mix that complies with the above requirements.

The discharge gate on the cement and SCM hoppers or the cement plus SCM hopper must be designed to allow the regulation of the flow of cement, SCM, or cement plus SCM into the aggregate.

If separate weigh boxes are used for each aggregate size, the discharge gates must allow the regulation of the flow of each aggregate size.

Material discharged from each bin must be controlled by gates or by mechanical conveyors.

The means of withdrawal from the bins and of discharge from the weigh box must be interlocked such that not more than 1 bin can discharge at a time and the weigh box cannot be tripped until the required quantity from each bin has been deposited into it.

If a separate weigh box is used for each aggregate size, all the weigh boxes may be operated and discharged simultaneously.

If the discharge from the bins is controlled by gates, each gate must be actuated automatically such that the required weight is discharged into the weigh box, after which the gate must automatically close and lock.

The automatic weighing system must be designed to allow all required proportions to be set on the weighing controller at the same time.

90-1.02G Mixing and Transporting Concrete90-1.02G(1) GeneralMix the concrete in a mechanically operated mixer, except, if allowed by the Engineer, you may mix batches not exceeding 1/3 cu yd by hand methods under section 90-1.02G(5).

Do not use equipment with components made of aluminum or magnesium alloys that could have contact with plastic concrete during mixing, transporting, or pumping.

Concrete must be thoroughly mixed, homogeneous, and free of lumps or evidence of undispersed cementitious material.

90-1.02G(2) Machine MixingConcrete mixers must be the revolving drum or revolving blade type. Operate the mixing drum or blades uniformly at the mixing speed recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use a mixer or agitator that has an accumulation of hard concrete or mortar.

Immediately before placing the concrete, the temperature of the mixed concrete must be from 50 to 90 degrees F. Cool or heat the aggregates and mixing water as necessary to produce concrete within these temperature limits. Do not heat the aggregates or water above 150 degrees F. Any ice used to cool the concrete must be melted before the concrete is discharged from the mixer.

Charge the batch into the mixer such that some water enters before the cementitious materials and aggregates. Add all the water to the drum by the end of the first 1/4 of the specified mixing time. If the concrete is delivered in a truck mixer, you may withhold a portion of the mixing water and, if allowed by the Engineer, add it at the delivery point as specified in section 90-1.02G(3).

Batch and charge the cementitious materials into the mixer by means that will not cause:

1. Loss of cementitious materials due to the effect of wind2. Accumulation of cementitious materials on the surfaces of conveyors or hoppers3. Other conditions that reduce or vary the required quantity of cementitious material in the concrete

mixture

Operate stationary mixers with an automatic timing device. The timing device and discharge mechanism must be interlocked such that during normal operation no part of the batch is discharged before the specified mixing time has elapsed.

The total time from the intermingling of damp aggregates and all cementitious materials to the start of mixing must not exceed 30 minutes.

The batch size must not exceed the manufacturer's guaranteed capacity.

For pavement or base concrete, install and maintain suitable batch counters in good operating condition at job site batching plants and stationary mixers. The batch counters must indicate the exact number of batches proportioned and mixed.

Mix and deliver the concrete to the job site by one of the following methods:

1. Central-mixed concrete, in which the concrete is mixed completely in a stationary mixer and transported to the delivery point in a truck agitator or nonagitating hauling equipment.

2. Shrink-mixed concrete, in which the concrete is mixed partially in a stationary mixer and the mixing is completed in a truck mixer.

3. Transit-mixed concrete, in which the concrete is mixed completely in a truck mixer.

Agitators must be truck mixers operating at agitation speed or truck agitators. Each mixer and agitator must have a metal plate attached in a prominent place that clearly shows:

1. Various uses for which the equipment is designed2. Manufacturer's guaranteed drum or container capacity in terms of the volume of mixed concrete3. Rotation speed of the mixing drum or blades

Truck mixers must have an electrically or mechanically actuated revolution counter that readily allows verification of the number of revolutions of the drum or blades.

For shrink-mixed concrete, transfer concrete that has been partially mixed at a central plant into a truck mixer and comply with the specifications for transit-mixed concrete. Partial mixing in a central plant does not count toward the number of revolutions at mixing speed.

90-1.02G(3) Transporting Mixed ConcreteYou must transport mixed concrete to the delivery point in one of the following:

1. Truck agitator operating at the manufacturer's designated agitating speed if it:1.1. Does not carry more than the manufacturer's guaranteed capacity1.2. Maintains the mixed concrete in a thoroughly mixed and uniform mass during hauling

2. Truck mixer operating at the manufacturer's designated agitating speed3. Nonagitating hauling equipment with a body that does not allow leakage of any part of the concrete

mix at any time

When discharged at the delivery point, the consistency and workability of the mixed concrete must be suitable for adequate placement and consolidation in place and the mixed concrete must comply with the specifications for uniformity in section 90-1.02A.

Protect concrete hauled in open-top vehicles from rain or from exposure to the sun for more than 20 minutes if the ambient temperature exceeds 75 degrees F.

Do not add water to the concrete in excess of that in the authorized mix design. At the delivery point, you may add water withheld during batching if allowed by the Engineer. Add the water in 1 operation before the discharge of more than 1/4 cu yd. The equipment for supplying the water must comply with section 90-1.02G(6). After adding the water, revolve the drum at least 30 revolutions at mixing speed before discharging the concrete.

Control the rate of discharge of mixed concrete from a truck mixer or agitator by the speed of rotation of the drum in the discharge direction with the discharge gate fully open.

If you use a truck mixer or agitator to transport the concrete to the delivery point, comply with the following limits:

1. Complete the discharge within 1.5 hours or before 250 revolutions of the drum or blades, whichever occurs first, after introducing the cementitious materials to the aggregates.

2. Under conditions contributing to quick stiffening of the concrete, or if the concrete temperature is 85 degrees F or above, the time allowed may be less than 1.5 hours.

3. If you use an admixture to retard the set time:3.1. Concrete temperature must not exceed 85 degrees F3.2. Time limit is 2 hours3.3. Revolution limit is 300

If you use nonagitating hauling equipment to transport the concrete to the delivery point:

1. Complete the discharge within 1 hour after introducing the cementitious materials to the aggregates2. Under conditions contributing to quick stiffening of the concrete, or if the concrete temperature is 85

degrees F or above, complete the discharge within 45 minutes after introducing the cementitious materials to the aggregates

If you add a high-range water-reducing admixture to the concrete at the job site, the total number of revolutions must not exceed 300.

90-1.02G(4) Time or Quantity of MixingMixing of the concrete in a stationary mixer must continue for the required mixing time after all ingredients, except water and admixture that is added with the water, are in the mixing compartment of the mixer before any part of the batch is released. The transfer time in multiple drum mixers must not be counted as part of the required mixing time.

For concrete used in concrete structures other than minor structures, the mixing time in a stationary mixer must be at least 90 seconds and no more than 5 minutes, except that if authorized the minimum mixing time may be reduced to 50 seconds. For all other concrete, the mixing time must be at least 50 seconds and no more than 5 minutes.

The minimum required revolutions at the mixing speed for transit-mixed concrete must be at least that recommended by the mixer manufacturer and must be enough to produce uniform concrete under section 90-1.02A.

90-1.02G(5) Hand MixingHand-mixed concrete must be made in batches of 1/3 cu yd or less.

Use the following procedure to make hand-mixed concrete:

1. Measure the quantity of coarse aggregate in measuring boxes.2. Spread the coarse aggregate on a watertight, level platform.3. Spread the fine aggregate on the layer of coarse aggregate. The total depth of the 2 layers must be 1

foot or less.4. Spread the dry cementitious materials on the aggregates.5. Turn the whole dry mass at least 2 times.6. Add and evenly distribute the water.7. Turn the whole mass at least 3 more times, not including placement in the carriers or forms.

90-1.02G(6) Quantity of Water and Penetration or SlumpRegulate the quantity of water used in the concrete mix such that the penetration as tested under California Test 533, or the slump as tested under ASTM C143, complies with the nominal range shown in the following table:

Type of work

Nominal MaximumPenetration Slump Penetration Slump

(inches)(inches

) (inches) (inches)Concrete pavement 0–1 -- 1.5 --Nonreinforced concretemembers 0–1.5 -- 2 --Reinforced concrete structures with:

Sections over 12 inches thick 0–1.5 -- 2.5 --Sections 12 inches thick or less 0–2 -- 3 --

Concrete placed under water -- 6–8 -- 9CIP concrete piles 2.5–3.5 5–7 4 8

If the penetration or slump exceeds the nominal range, adjust the mixture for subsequent batches to reduce the penetration or slump to a value within the nominal range.

Do not use a batch of concrete with a penetration or a slump that exceeds the maximum value shown in the table above.

If Type F or G chemical admixtures are used, the penetration requirements do not apply and the slump must not exceed 9 inches after adding the chemical admixtures.

The quantity of free water must not exceed 310 pounds per cubic yard of concrete plus 20 pounds of free water for each required 100 pounds of cementitious material in excess of 550 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard of concrete.

When determining the total quantity of free water, consider liquid admixtures to be water if the dosage is more than 1/2 gallon of admixture per cubic yard of concrete.

If there are adverse or difficult conditions that affect concrete placement, you may exceed the specified penetration and free water content limitations if you:

1. Receive authorization to increase the cementitious material content per cubic yard of concrete2. Increase the water and cementitious material at a ratio that does not exceed 30 pounds of water per

added 100 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard of concrete

The equipment for supplying water to the mixer must accurately measure to within 1.5 percent of the quantity of water required to be added to the mix for any position of the mixer.

The tanks used to measure the water must be designed such that water cannot enter while water is being discharged into the mixer. The water must be discharged into the mixer rapidly in 1 operation without dribbling.

Arrange the equipment to allow checking of the quantity of water delivered by discharging into measured containers.

90-1.02H Concrete in Corrosive EnvironmentsSection 90-1.02H applies to concrete specified in the special provisions to be in a corrosive environment.

The cementitious material to be used in the concrete must be a combination of Type II or V portland cement and SCM.

The concrete must contain at least 675 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard.

The reduction of cementitious material content as specified in section 90-1.02E(2) is not allowed.

The specifications for SCM content in section 90-1.02B(3) do not apply.

The cementitious material must be composed of one of the following, by weight:

1. 25 percent natural pozzolan or fly ash with a CaO content of up to 10 percent and 75 percent portland cement

2. 20 percent natural pozzolan or fly ash with a CaO content of up to 10 percent, 5 percent silica fume, and 75 percent portland cement

3. 12 percent silica fume, metakaolin, or UFFA, and 88 percent portland cement4. 50 percent GGBFS and 50 percent portland cement

90-1.02I Concrete in Freeze-Thaw Areas90-1.02I(1) GeneralSection 90-1.02I applies to concrete for projects specified in the special provisions to be in a freeze-thaw area.

90-1.02I(2) Materials90-1.02I(2)(a) GeneralThe concrete must contain at least 590 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard unless a higher cementitious material content is specified.

Add an air-entraining admixture to the concrete at the rate required to produce an air content of 6.0 ± 1.5 percent in the freshly mixed concrete.

For concrete placed at least 2 feet below the adjacent undisturbed grade or at least 3 feet below compacted finished grade, an air-entraining admixture is not required unless the concrete will experience freezing conditions during construction.

The cementitious material must satisfy the following equation:

[(41 x UF) + (19 x F) + (11 x SL)]/TC 7.0

where:UF = silica fume, metakaolin, or UFFA, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydF = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, including the quantity in

blended cement, lb/cu yd. F is equivalent to the sum of FA and FB as defined in section 90-1.02I(2)(b).

SL = GGBFS, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydTC = total quantity of cementitious material used, lb/cu yd

90-1.02I(2)(b) Concrete Exposed to Deicing ChemicalsSection 90-1.02I(2)(b) applies to concrete specified in the special provisions to be exposed to deicing chemicals.

The specifications for SCM content in section 90-1.02B(3) and the equation in section 90-1.02I(2)(a) do not apply.

The cementitious material must be composed of any combination of portland cement and at least 1 SCM satisfying the following equation:

Equation 1:

[(25 x UF) + (12 x FA) + (10 x FB) + (6 x SL)]/TC X

The SCM must satisfy the following equations:

Equation 2:

4 x (FA + FB)/TC 1.0

Equation 3:

(10 x UF)/TC 1.0

Equation 4:

2 x (UF + FA + FB + SL)/TC 1.0

The concrete mix design must satisfy the following equation:

Equation 5:

27 x (TC - MC)/MC 5.0

where:UF = silica fume, metakaolin, or UFFA, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd. If UF is

used, the quantity of UF must be at least 5 percent.FA = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, with a CaO content of

up to 10 percent, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd. If FA is used, the quantity of FA must be at least 15 percent.

FB = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, with a CaO content of greater than 10 percent and up to 15 percent, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd. If FB is used, the quantity of FB must be at least 15 percent.

SL = GGBFS, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydTC = total quantity of cementitious material, lb/cu ydX = 1.8 for innocuous aggregate, 3.0 for all other aggregateMC = minimum quantity of cementitious material specified, lb/cu yd

90-1.02J Curing CompoundCuring compound water loss must not exceed 0.15 kg/m2 in 24 hours when tested under California Test 534.

90-1.03 CONSTRUCTION90-1.03A GeneralReserved

90-1.03B Curing Concrete90-1.03B(1) GeneralUnless otherwise specified, cure newly placed concrete by one of the method specified in this section.

Cure mortar and grout by keeping the surface damp for 3 days.

90-1.03B(2) Water MethodThe water method must consist of keeping the concrete continuously wet by applying water for a curing period of at least 7 days after the concrete is placed.

You may use cotton mats, rugs, carpets, or earth or sand blankets as a curing medium to retain the moisture during the curing period.

For curing structures, you may use a curing medium consisting of white opaque polyethylene sheeting extruded onto burlap. The polyethylene sheeting must have a minimum thickness of 4 mils and must be extruded onto 10-ounce burlap.

For curing columns, you may use a curing medium consisting of polyethylene sheeting with a minimum thickness of 10 mils achieved in a single layer of material.

Keep the concrete surface damp by applying water with an atomizing nozzle that forms a mist and not a spray until the surface is covered with the curing medium. Do not apply the water under pressure directly on the concrete or allow the water to flow over or wash the concrete surface. At the end of the curing period, remove the curing medium.

If you use polyethylene sheeting or polyethylene sheeting on burlap as a curing medium:

1. Secure the sheeting and the sheeting joints as necessary to retain moisture2. Keep the sheeting within 3 inches of the concrete at all points along the surface being cured3. Monitor the concrete temperature during curing4. Discontinue the use of these curing media if the concrete temperature cannot be maintained below

140 degrees F

90-1.03B(3) Curing Compound Method90-1.03B(3)(a) GeneralThe curing compound method must consist of uniformly spraying the concrete surfaces exposed to the air with a curing compound.

90-1.03B(3)(b) MaterialsThe curing compound must comply with the requirements shown in the following table for the curing compound number specified:

Curing compound no. ASTM C309 classification

1 Pigmented, Type 2, Class Ba

2 Pigmented, Type 2, Class B3 Pigmented, Type 2, Class A4 Nonpigmented, Type 1, Class B5 Nonpigmented, Type 1, Class A6 Nonpigmented with fugitive dye, Type 1-D, Class A

aThe resin type must be poly-alpha-methylstyrene. The infrared scan for the dried vehicle must match the scan on file at METS.

If no curing compound number is specified, use any of the curing compounds shown in the table above.

The curing compound must be manufactured to:

1. Remain sprayable at temperatures above 40 degrees F2. Control sagging, pigment settling, leveling, and de-emulsification3. Maintain the specified properties for at least 1 year

Pigmented curing compounds must be manufactured such that the pigment does not settle badly, cake or thicken in the container, or become granular or curdled.

Settlement of pigment must be a thoroughly wetted, soft, mushy mass allowing the complete and easy vertical penetration of a paddle. Settled pigment must be easily predisposed, with minimum resistance to the sideways manual motion of the paddle across the bottom of the container, to form a smooth, uniform product of the proper consistency.

Do not dilute or alter the curing compound after manufacture.

The curing compound must be packaged in clean 274-gallon totes, 55-gallon barrels, or 5-gallon pails, or must be supplied from a suitable storage tank located at the job site or casting site. The containers must

comply with 49 CFR 171–180. The 274-gallon totes and 55-gallon barrels must have removable lids and airtight fasteners. The 5-gallon pails must be round and have standard full open head and bail. Do not use lids with bungholes.

Containers must be filled in a way that prevents skinning.

Steel containers and lids must be lined with a coating that prevents destructive action by the compound or chemical agents in the air space above the compound. The coating must not come off the container or lid as skins.

Plastic containers and lids must not react with the curing compound.

Label each curing compound container with:

1. Manufacturer's name2. ASTM C309 classification3. Batch number4. Volume5. Date of manufacture6. Volatile organic compound content7. Warning that curing compound containing pigment must be well stirred before using8. Precautions concerning the handling and application of curing compound in compliance with 8 CA

Code of Regs §§ 1500–1938 and 3200–61849. Statement that the contents fully comply with State air pollution control rules and regulations

90-1.03B(3)(c) MixingBefore using a curing compound, completely redisperse settled or separated solids in containers, except tanks, by mixing at low speed in compliance with these specifications and the manufacturer's instructions. Mix manually using a paddle or mix using a mixing blade driven by a drill motor at low speed. Mixing blades must be the type used for mixing paint.

Keep on-site storage tanks clean and free of contaminants. Each tank must have a permanent system that completely redisperses settled material without introducing air or other foreign substances.

At the time of use, compounds containing pigments must be thoroughly mixed. Use a paddle to loosen all settled pigment from the container bottom and use a power-driven agitator to disperse the pigment uniformly throughout the vehicle.

Agitation must not introduce air or other foreign substances into the curing compound.

90-1.03B(3)(d) ApplicationApply the curing compound at a nominal rate of 150 sq ft/gal.

At any point, the application rate must be within 50 sq ft/gal of the nominal rate. The average application rate must be within ±25 sq ft/gal of the nominal rate when tested under California Test 535. Apply the curing compound such that there are no runs, sags, thin areas, skips, or holidays.

Apply the curing compound using power-operated spraying equipment with an operational pressure gauge and a means of controlling the pressure. The Engineer may allow hand spraying for small and irregular areas that, in the Engineer's opinion, are not reasonably accessible to power-operated spraying equipment.

Apply the curing compound to the concrete after finishing the surface, immediately before the moisture sheen disappears from the concrete surface but before drying shrinkage or craze cracks start to appear.

If the concrete surface cracks or dries, immediately and continually apply water with an atomizing nozzle as specified in section 90-1.03B(2) until application of the curing compound is resumed or started. Do not apply the curing compound over freestanding water.

If the film of curing compound is damaged before the expiration of 7 days after the concrete is placed for structures and 72 hours for pavement, immediately repair it with additional compound.

90-1.03B(4) Waterproof Membrane MethodThe waterproof membrane method must consist of:

1. Spraying the exposed finished concrete surfaces with water, using an atomizing nozzle that forms a mist and not a spray, until the concrete has set

2. Placing the waterproof curing membrane immediately after spraying3. Keeping the membrane in place for at least 72 hours

The membrane must be sheeting material that complies with ASTM C171 for white reflective materials.

Use sheeting material of such a width as to completely cover the entire concrete surface. Cement the sheeting joints together securely such that the joints are waterproof. The joint seams must have at least a 4-inch lap.

Securely weigh down the sheets by placing an earth bank on the sheet edges or by other means allowed by the Engineer.

If any portion of the sheets are damaged within 72 hours after being placed, immediately repair the damaged portion by cementing new sheets into place.

Do not use a membrane that is no longer waterproof or has been damaged such that it is unfit for curing concrete.

90-1.03B(5) Forms-In-Place MethodThe forms-in-place method must consist of curing formed concrete surfaces by keeping the forms in place.

Keep the forms in place for at least 7 days after the concrete is placed, except keep the forms in place for at least 5 days for concrete members over 20 inches in least dimension.

The joints in the forms and the joints between the end of the forms and the concrete must be kept moisture tight during the curing period. Reseal cracks in the forms and cracks between the forms and the concrete using authorized methods.

90-1.03C Protecting ConcreteProtect the concrete from damage due to any cause, including rain, heat, cold, wind, your actions, and the actions of others.

Do not place the concrete on frozen or ice-coated ground or subgrade or on ice-coated forms, reinforcing steel, structural steel, conduits, PC members, or construction joints.

If it is raining, you must provide adequate protection against damage or you must stop placing the concrete before the quantity of surface water is sufficient to damage the surface mortar or cause a flow or wash of the concrete surface.

90-1.04 PAYMENTNot Used

90-2 MINOR CONCRETE90-2.01 GENERAL90-2.01A SummarySection 90-2 includes specifications for furnishing and protecting minor concrete.

90-2.01B DefinitionsReserved

90-2.01C SubmittalsIf required by the following table, submit compressive strength test results with the mix design that verify the minimum required compressive strength:

SCM Test submittal requiredFly ash used alone If portland cement content < 350 lb/cu ydGGBFS used alone If portland cement content < 250 lb/cu ydNatural pozzolan used alone If portland cement content < 350 lb/cu ydMore than 1 SCM AlwaysNOTE: Compressive strength tests must be performed by an ACI-certified technician.

Submit the concrete mix design before using the concrete in the work and before changing the mix proportions.

Submit a proposed combined aggregate gradation. After authorization of the gradation, the aggregate furnished for minor concrete must comply with that gradation.

If requested, submit periodic test reports of the aggregate gradation furnished.

The Engineer may waive the specifications for gradation if the Engineer determines that furnishing a gradation is not necessary for the type or quantity of concrete work to be constructed.

Before placing minor concrete from a source not previously used on the Contract, submit a certificate of compliance stating that the minor concrete to be furnished complies with the Contract requirements, including the specified minimum cementitious material content.

Submit a weighmaster certificate as an informational submittal with each load of ready-mixed concrete at the concrete discharge location. The weighmaster certificate must show the date and time the load left the batching plant and, if hauled in a truck mixer or agitator, the time the mixing cycle started.

90-2.01D Quality AssuranceSection 90-1.01D(5) and the specifications for uniformity in section 90-1.02A do not apply to minor concrete.

The Engineer may perform tests and inspect the facilities, materials, and methods for producing the minor concrete to ensure that it is of suitable quality for use in the work.

The Engineer verifies compliance with the specified cementitious material content by testing under California Test 518 for cement content. For testing purposes, SCM is considered to be cement. Adjust the batch proportions as necessary to produce concrete having the specified cementitious material content.

90-2.02 MATERIALS90-2.02A GeneralReserved

90-2.02B Cementitious MaterialMinor concrete must contain at least 505 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard.

You may use rice hull ash as an SCM. Rice hull ash must comply with AASHTO M 321 and the requirements for the quality characteristics shown in the following tables:

Chemical quality characteristicRequirement

(percent)Silicon dioxide (SiO2)a (min) 90Loss on ignition (max) 5.0Total alkalies as Na2O equivalent (max) 3.0aSiO2 in crystalline form must not exceed 1.0 percent.

Physical quality characteristic RequirementParticle size distribution

Less than 45 microns (percent, min) 95Less than 10 microns (percent, min) 50

Strength activity index with portland cementa

7 days (min percent of control) 9528 days (min percent of control) 110

Expansion at 16 days when testing project materials under ASTM C1567b (percent max)

0.10

Surface area when testing by nitrogen adsorption under ASTM D5604 (m2/g min)

40.0

aWhen tested under AASHTO M 307 for strength activity testing of silica fume.bIn the test mix, Type II or V portland cement must be replaced with at least 12 percent rice hull ash by weight.

For the purpose of calculating the equations for the cementitious material specifications, consider rice hull ash to be represented by the variable UF.

90-2.02C AggregateSections 90-1.01C(2) and 90-1.02C do not apply to minor concrete.

The aggregate must be clean and free from deleterious coatings, clay balls, roots, and other extraneous material.

The maximum aggregate size must not be larger than 1-1/2 inches or smaller than 3/4 inch.

You may use crushed concrete and reclaimed aggregate if they comply with the specifications for aggregate.

90-2.02D WaterSection 90-1.02D does not apply to minor concrete.

Water used for washing, mixing, and curing must be free from oil, salts, and other impurities that would discolor or etch the surface or have an adverse affect on the concrete quality.

90-2.02E ProductionSections 90-1.02F, 90-1.02G(1), 90-1.02G(2), 90-1.02G(3), and 90-1.02G(4) do not apply to minor concrete.

Store, proportion, mix, transport, and discharge the cementitious material, water, aggregate, and admixtures in compliance with recognized standards of good practice that result in thoroughly and uniformly mixed concrete suitable for the intended use. Recognized standards of good practice are outlined in various industry publications, such as those issued by ACI, AASHTO, or the Department.

Use a quantity of water that produces concrete with a consistency that complies with section 90-1.02G(6). Do not add water during hauling or after arrival at the delivery point unless allowed by the Engineer.

Discharge ready-mixed concrete from the transport vehicle while the concrete is still plastic and before stiffening occurs. Take whatever action is necessary to eliminate quick stiffening, except do not add water.

Conditions contributing to quick stiffening are:

1. Elapsed time of 1.5 hours in agitating hauling equipment or 1 hour in nonagitating hauling equipment2. More than 250 revolutions of the drum or blades after introduction of the cementitious material to the

aggregates3. Concrete temperature over 90 degrees F

The mixing time in a stationary mixer must be at least 50 seconds and no more than 5 minutes.

The minimum required revolutions at mixing speed for transit-mixed concrete must be at least that recommended by the mixer manufacturer and must be increased as needed to produce thoroughly and uniformly mixed concrete.

If you add a high-range water-reducing admixture to the concrete at the job site, the total revolutions must not exceed 300.

90-2.03 CONSTRUCTIONMaintain a concrete temperature of at least 40 degrees F for 72 hours after placing.

90-2.04 PAYMENTNot Used

90-3 RAPID STRENGTH CONCRETE90-3.01 GENERAL90-3.01A SummarySection 90-3 includes specifications for furnishing and curing RSC.

Section 90-3 applies only where the specifications allow the use of RSC.

90-3.01B DefinitionsReserved

90-3.01C Submittals90-3.01C(1) GeneralReserved

90-3.01C(2) Volumetric ProportioningFor volumetric-proportioned RSC, submit:

1. Aggregate moisture test results2. Log of production data3. Test samples of freshly mixed concrete for uniformity testing

Sampling facilities must be safe, accessible, and clean, and must produce a test sample that is representative of production. The sampling devices and methods must comply with California Test 125.

90-3.01C(3) Certificate of ComplianceSubmit a certificate of compliance with each delivery of aggregate, cementitious material, and admixtures used for calibration tests. Include certified copies of the weight of each delivery.

The certificate of compliance must state that the source of the materials used for the calibration tests is the same source as to be used for the planned work. The certificate must be signed by your assigned representative.

90-3.01C(4) Weighmaster CertificateSubmit weighmaster certificates for RSC. Regardless of the proportioning method used, the certificates must include all the information necessary to trace the manufacturer and manufacturer's lot number for the cement used.

The weighmaster certificate for the cement must include:

1. Date of proportioning2. Location of proportioning3. Actual net draft cement weight, if proportioned into fabric containers4. Net draft cement weight used in the load, if proportioned at the pour site from a storage silo

90-3.01C(5) Production DataFor volumetric-proportioned RSC, submit the daily production data in electronic or printed media at the end of each production shift. Report the data, including data titles, in the following order:

1. Weight of cement per revolution count2. Weight of each aggregate size per revolution count3. Gate openings for each aggregate size4. Weight of water added to the concrete per revolution count5. Moisture content of each aggregate size6. Individual volume of admixtures per revolution count7. Time of day8. Day of week9. Production start and stop times10. Volumetric mixer identification11. Name of supplier12. Specific type of concrete being produced13. Source of the individual aggregate sizes14. Source, brand, and type of cement15. Source, brand, and type of individual admixtures16. Name and signature of the operator

The device controlling the proportioning of cement, aggregate, and water must produce production data that is captured at 15-minute intervals throughout daily production. Each capture of production data must represent the production activity at that time and must not be a summation of data. The quantity of material represented by each production capture is the quantity produced in the period from 7.5 minutes before to 7.5 minutes after the capture time.

Production data must be input by hand into a pre-printed form or captured and printed by the proportioning device. Present electronic media containing recorded production data in a tab-delimited format on a CD or DVD. Each capture of production data must be followed by a line feed carriage return with sufficient fields for the specified data.

90-3.01D Quality Assurance90-3.01D(1) GeneralReserved

90-3.01D(2) PenetrationThe specifications for penetration in section 90-1.02G(6) do not apply to RSC.

90-3.01D(3) Aggregate MoistureFor volumetric-proportioned RSC, determine the aggregate moisture under California Test 223 at least every 2 hours during proportioning and mixing. Record the aggregate moisture determinations and submit them at the end of each production shift.

90-3.01D(4) Concrete UniformityFor volumetric-proportioned RSC, the Engineer determines the uniformity of concrete mixtures based on differences in penetration measurements when tested under California Test 533. Differences in penetration are determined by comparing the penetration tests on 2 test samples of mixed concrete from the same batch or volumetric mixer load.

90-3.02 MATERIALS90-3.02A GeneralRSC must be one of the following:

1. Concrete complying with section 90-1. You may use Type III portland cement.2. Concrete complying with section 90-1, except:

2.1. You may use any cement that complies with the definition of hydraulic cement or blended hydraulic cement in ASTM C219 and must have the requirements for the quality characteristics shown in the following table:

Quality characteristic Test method Requirementb

Contraction in air (percent max) California Test 527,W/C ratio = 0.390 ± 0.010

0.053

Mortar expansion in water (percent max)

ASTM C1038 0.04

Soluble chloridea (percent max) California Test 422 0.05Soluble sulfatea (percent max) California Test 417 0.30Thermal stability (percent min) California Test 553 90Compressive strength at 3 days (psi min)

ASTM C109 2,500

aPerform the test on a cube specimen fabricated in compliance with ASTM C109, cured for at least 14 days, and then pulverized such that 100 percent passes the no. 50 sieve.bIf you use chemical admixtures, include them when testing.

2.2. You may use citric acid or borax if you submit a written request from the cement manufacturer and a test sample.

The requirement for air entrainment of concrete in freeze-thaw areas applies only when portland cement is used.

SCM is not required in RSC.

When tested for uniformity under section 90-3.01D(4), the difference in penetration between the 2 concrete test samples must not exceed 5/8 inch.

90-3.02B Volumetric Proportioning90-3.02B(1) GeneralRSC may be proportioned and placed using a volumetric mixer.

90-3.02B(2) ProportioningVolumetric mixers must proportion cement, water, aggregate, and additives by volume.

Proportion aggregate using a belt feeder that is operated with an adjustable cutoff gate delineated to the nearest quarter increment. The gate opening height must be readily determinable.

Proportion cement by any method that complies with the accuracy tolerance specifications in section 90-1.02F(3).

Proportion water with a meter.

Proportion liquid admixtures under section 90-1.02F(4)(b), except proportion liquid admixtures with a meter.

90-3.02B(3) Mixer RequirementsMix volumetric-proportioned RSC in a mechanically operated mixer. You may use an auger-type mixer. Operate the mixer uniformly at the mixing speed recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use a mixer that has an accumulation of hard concrete or mortar.

Volumetric mixers must comply with the following:

1. Aggregate feeders must connect directly to the drive on the cement vane feeder.2. Cement feed rate must be tied directly to the feed rate for the aggregate and other ingredients. The

ratio of cement to aggregate must be changed only by changing the gate opening for the aggregate feed.

3. Drive shaft of the aggregate feeder must have a revolution counter reading to the nearest full or partial revolution of the aggregate delivery belt.

Do not use equipment with components made of aluminum or magnesium alloys that could have contact with plastic concrete during mixing or transporting of the RSC.

Cover the rotating and reciprocating equipment on volumetric mixers with metal guards.

The identifying numbers of volumetric mixers must be at least 3 inches in height and must be located on the front and rear of the vehicle.

Each mixer must have metal plates that state the designed usage, the manufacturer's guaranteed mixed concrete volumetric capacity, and the rotation speed.

Locate cement storage immediately before the cement feeder. Equip the system with a device that automatically shuts down power to the cement feeder and aggregate belt feeder if the cement storage level is less than 20 percent of the total volume.

Equip each aggregate bin with a device that automatically shuts down the power to the cement feeder and the aggregate belt feeder if the aggregate discharge rate is less than 95 percent of the scheduled discharge rate.

The proportioning device indicators must be in working order before starting proportioning or mixing and must be visible when standing near the volumetric mixer.

90-3.02B(4) Mixer CalibrationCalibrate the cutoff gate for each volumetric mixer used and for each aggregate source. Calibrate each volumetric mixer at 3 different aggregate gate settings that correspond to production needs. Perform at least 2 calibration runs for each aggregate gate.

Individual aggregate delivery rate check-runs must not vary by more than 1.0 percent from the mathematical average of all runs for the same gate and aggregate type. Each test run must be at least 1,000 lb.

Individual cement delivery rate check-runs must not vary by more than 1.0 percent from the mathematical average of 3 runs of at least 1,000 lb each.

When the water meter operates from 50 to 100 percent of production capacity, the indicated weight of water delivered must not differ from the actual weight delivered by more than 1.5 percent for each of 2 runs of 300 gal for pavement or 75 gal for structures.

Calibrate the water meter under California Test 109. The water meter must be equipped with a resettable totalizer and must display the operating rate.

Conduct the calibration tests for aggregate, cement, and water proportioning devices using a platform scale located at the calibration site. Platform scales for weighing test-run calibration material must have a maximum capacity of 2.75 tons with maximum graduations of 1 lb. Error test the platform scale within 8 hours of calibrating the volumetric mixer proportioning devices. Perform error testing with test weights under California Test 109. Furnish a witness scale that is within 2 graduations of the test weight load. The witness scale must be available for use at the production site throughout the production period. Equipment needed for the calibration of proportioning systems must remain available at the production site throughout the production period.

The volumetric mixer must be equipped such that accuracy checks can be made. After production starts, recalibrate the proportioning devices at least every 30 days for pavement or 90 days for structures or when you change the source or type of any ingredient.

Each time 55 tons of cement passes through the volumetric mixer, perform a 2-run spot calibration of the cement proportioning system only. If the spot calibration shows that the cement proportioning system does not comply with the specifications, complete a full calibration of the cement proportioning system before you resume production.

90-3.02B(5) Mixing ConcreteAt the time of batching volumetric-proportioned RSC:

1. Aggregates must be dried and drained to a stable moisture content. Do not proportion aggregates with visible separation of water from the aggregate.

2. Free moisture content of the fine aggregate must not exceed 8 percent of its saturated surface-dry weight.

If the proportioning plant has separate supplies of the same size group of aggregate with different moisture content, specific gravity, or surface characteristics affecting workability, exhaust one supply before using another supply.

Do not use ice to cool volumetric-proportioned RSC directly. If ice is used to cool the water used in the mix, it must be melted before entering the mixer.

Proportion and charge the cement into the volumetric mixer such that there is no variance of the required quantity due to conditions such as wind or accumulation on equipment.

Do not mix more material in the volumetric mixer than will allow complete mixing. Reduce the volume of material in the mixer if complete mixing is not achieved. Continue mixing until a homogeneous mixture is produced at discharge. Do not add water to the RSC after discharge.

90-3.03 CONSTRUCTIONFor RSC using a cement other than portland cement, cure the concrete as recommended by the cement manufacturer. The method of curing must be authorized before starting construction.

90-3.04 PAYMENTIf volumetric mixer calibration is performed more than 100 miles from the project limits, $1,000 per calibration session is deducted.

90-4 PRECAST CONCRETE90-4.01 GENERAL90-4.01A SummarySection 90-4 includes specifications for furnishing and curing PC concrete members.

The specifications for shrinkage in section 90-1.02A do not apply.

90-4.01B DefinitionsReserved

90-4.01C Submittals90-4.01C(1) GeneralFor reports and logs, type or clearly print the name next to the signature of the person signing the report or log.

Submit expansion test data under section 90-4.02, if required.

90-4.01C(2) Certificates of ComplianceSubmit a certificate of compliance for the cementitious material used in PC concrete members. The certificate must be signed by the PC concrete product manufacturer.

Submit a certificate of compliance for each PC concrete member. The certificate of compliance for tier 1 and tier 2 members must be signed by the QC manager. The certificate of compliance for tier 3 members must be signed by the QC Inspector.

90-4.01C(3) Precast Concrete Quality Control PlanBefore performing any precasting activities for tier 1 and tier 2 PC concrete members, submit 3 copies of the project-specific QC plan for the PC plant. The QC plan must supplement the information from the authorized facility audit. Submit a separate QC plan for each plant. Allow 25 days for review.

Each project-specific QC plan must include:

1. Name of the precasting plant, concrete plants, and any testing laboratory to be used.2. Manual prepared by the precasting plant that includes:

2.1. Equipment description2.2. Testing procedures2.3. Safety plan2.4. Personnel names, qualifications, and copies of certifications

3. QC manager and QC inspector names, qualifications, and copies of certifications.4. Organizational chart showing QC personnel and their assigned QC responsibilities.5. Methods and frequencies for performing QC procedures including inspections, material testing, and

any survey performed for all components of PC concrete members. Components include prestressing, concrete, grout, reinforcement, steel, miscellaneous metal, and formwork.

6. System for reporting noncompliant PC concrete members to the Engineer.7. System for identification and tracking repairs and repair methods.8. Procedure for the reinspection of repaired PC concrete members.9. Forms for certificates of compliance, daily production logs, and daily reports.

Submit a revised QC plan for any changes to:

1. Concrete plants2. Material sources3. Material testing procedures4. Testing laboratory5. Procedures and equipment6. Updated systems for tracking and identifying PC concrete members7. QC personnel

After authorization, submit 7 copies of each authorized QC plan and make 1 copy available at each location where work is performed.

Allow 7 days for review of a revised QC plan.

90-4.01C(4) Daily Production LogThe QC inspector must provide reports to the QC manager for each day that precasting activities are performed.

The QC manager must maintain a daily production log of PC activities for each day's precasting. PC activities include setting forms, placing reinforcement, setting prestressing steel, casting, curing, post tensioning, and form release. This daily log must be available at the precasting plant. The daily log must include:

1. Plant location2. Specific description of casting or related activities3. Any problems or deficiencies discovered4. Any testing or repair work performed5. Names of QC inspectors and the specific QC inspections they performed that day6. Reports for that day's precasting activities from each QC inspector including before, during, and after

precast inspections

Immediately notify the Engineer when any precasting problems or deficiencies are discovered, and submit the proposed repair or process changes necessary to correct them.

90-4.01C(5) Precast Concrete ReportBefore shipping PC concrete members, submit a PC concrete report. The report must include:

1. Reports of all material tests and any survey checks2. Documentation that:

2.1. You have evaluated all tests2.2. You corrected all rejected deficiencies2.3. Repairs have been reexamined with the required tests and found acceptable

3. Daily production logs4. Certificates of compliance5. Documentation of inspections

Each person who performs a material test or survey check must sign the corresponding report and submit the report directly to the QC manager.

90-4.01D Quality Assurance90-4.01D(1) GeneralQuality assurance for PC concrete includes:

1. Your QC program2. Department's acceptance of PC concrete members

PC concrete members are categorized into the following 4 tiers:

1. Tier 1 consists of:1.1. Components of bridge structures, including girders, deck panels, bent caps, abutments, slabs,

closure wall panels, and piling1.2. Prestressed pavement

2. Tier 2 consists of:2.1. Components of earth retaining systems2.2. Wingwalls2.3. Types A, B, and C pipe culvert headwalls, endwalls, and wingwalls2.4. Pavement2.5. Box culverts2.6. Sound wall panels and supports

3. Tier 3 consists of:3.1. Pipes3.2. Pipe drainage facilities3.3. Straight and "L" pipe culvert headwalls except those listed under tier 23.4. Drainage Inlets3.5. Flared end sections

4. Tier 4 consists of any member not described as tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3

90-4.01D(2) Quality Control90-4.01D(2)(a) GeneralFor tier 1 and tier 2 PC concrete members:

1. Fabricate PC concrete members at a plant on the Authorized Facility Audit List2. Assign a PC concrete QC manager to the plant3. Assign a QC inspector who is either registered as a civil engineer in the State or:

3.1. For tier 1, has a Plant Quality Personnel Level II certification from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

3.2. For tier 2, has a Plant Quality Personnel Level I certification from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

4. Prepare a PC concrete QC plan5. Perform PC concrete materials testing6. Maintain a daily production log7. Prepare a PC concrete report8. Prepare a certificate of compliance

For tier 3 PC concrete members:

1. Assign a QC inspector who has one of the following qualifications:1.1. Registration as a civil engineer in the State.1.2. Plant Quality Personnel, Level I certification from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute.1.3. Competency to perform inspection of PC operations. An inspector is competent if the individual

has completed training or has experience in PC operations and inspection.2. Prepare a certificate of compliance

For tier 4 PC concrete members, prepare a certificate of compliance.

For each ASTM test method specified in this section, the material's test result must comply with the reqirement specified for the comparable test elsewhere in section 90 unless otherwise specified.

If curing compound is used, provide certificate of compliance as specified in section 90-1.01C(5).

If PC concrete is manufactured at an established PC concrete plant, a trial batch and prequalification of the materials, mix proportions, mixing equipment, and procedures under section 90-1.01D(5)(b) are not required.

90-4.01D(2)(b) Quality Control MeetingAfter submitting the PC concrete QC plan, hold a meeting to discuss the requirements for PC concrete QC. The meeting attendees must include the Engineer, the PC concrete QC manager, and a representative from each plant performing PC concrete activities for the Contract.

90-4.01D(2)(c) Sampling, Testing, and InspectingThe QC laboratory testing personnel or the QC inspector must witness sampling. The QC laboratory testing personnel must perform testing.

QC laboratory testing personnel must have the following certifications, as applicable:

1. ACI Strength Testing Technician2. ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 13. ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 2

The QC Inspector must perform inspections before, during, and after casting is complete.

QC field testing and inspection personnel must have an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade I certification.

For each mix design used for tier 1 and tier 2 PC concrete members, perform sampling and testing at the minimum frequencies shown in the following tables:

Aggregate QC TestsQuality

characteristic Test methodMinimum testing

frequencyAggregate gradation

ASTM C136 Once per 400 cu yd of concrete cast or every 7 days, whichever is more frequent

Sand equivalent ASTM D2419Percent fines under 75 micronsa

ASTM C117

Moisture content of fine aggregate

ASTM C566, or electronically actuated moisture meterb

1–2 times per each day of pour, depending on conditions

aPercent fines under 75 microns test replaces the cleanness test in section 90-1.02C with the requirements of 1.5 percent maximum for "Operating Range" and 2.0 percent maximum for "Contract Compliance." The 5th paragraph of section 90-1.02C(2) does not apply.bElectronically actuated moisture meter must be calibrated every 7 days per ASTM C566.

Concrete QC TestsQuality

characteristic Test methodMinimum testing

frequencyCompressive strengtha

ASTM C172/C172M, ASTM C31/C31M, and ASTM C39/C39M

Once per 100 cu yd of concrete cast, or every day of casting, whichever is more frequentSlump ASTM

C143/C143MTemperature ASTM

C1064/C1064MDensity ASTM C138 Once per 600 cu

yd of concrete cast or every 7 days of batching, whichever is more frequent

Air content ASTM C231/C231M or ASTM C173/C173Mb

If concrete is air entrained, once for each set of cylinders, and when conditions warrant

aCylinders must be 6 by 12 inches.bASTM C173/C173M must be used for lightweight concrete.

If concrete is batched at more than 1 plant, perform the tests at each plant.

Cure test cylinders for determining time of prestressing loading in the same manner as the concrete in the member.

Cure test cylinders for determining compliance with 28-day strength requirements in the same manner as the member until completion of the steam curing process followed by a water bath or moist room at 60 to 80 degrees F until tested.

For PC concrete that is steam cured, concrete designated by compressive strength is acceptable if its compressive strength reaches the described 28-day compressive strength in no more than the maximum number of days specified or allowed after the concrete is cast.

90-4.01D(3) Department AcceptanceFor PC concrete that is steam cured, the Engineer evaluates the compressive strength based on individual tests representing specific portions of production.

90-4.02 MATERIALSYou may use Type III portland cement in PC concrete.

The specifications for SCM content in section 90-1.02B(3) do not apply to PC concrete.

For PC concrete, the SCM content must comply with one of the following:

1. Any combination of portland cement and SCM satisfying the following equation:

Equation 1:

[(25 x UF) + (12 x FA) + (10 x FB) + (6 x SL)]/TC X

where:UF = silica fume, metakaolin, or UFFA, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd

FA = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, with a CaO content of up to 10 percent, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd

FB = natural pozzolan or fly ash complying with AASHTO M 295, Class F or N, with a CaO content of greater than 10 percent and up to 15 percent, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu yd

SL = GGBFS, including the quantity in blended cement, lb/cu ydTC = total quantity of cementitious material, lb/cu ydX = 0.0 for innocuous aggregate, 3.0 for all other aggregate

2. 15 percent Class F fly ash with at least 48 oz of LiNO3 solution added per 100 lb of portland cement. The CaO content of the fly ash must not exceed 15 percent.

3. Any combination of SCM and portland cement for which the expansion of cementitious material and aggregate does not exceed 0.10 percent when tested under ASTM C1567. Submit test data with each mix design. Test data authorized by the Department no more than 3 years before the 1st day of the Contract is authorized for the entire Contract. The test data must be for the same concrete mix and must use the same materials and material sources to be used on the Contract.

If municipally supplied potable water is used for PC concrete, the testing specified in section 90-1.02D is waived unless requested.

Portland cement based repair material must be on the Authorized Material List.

90-4.03 CONSTRUCTIONCure PC concrete using steam curing or any of the methods specified in section 90-1.03B. Cure for the minimum time specified for each method or until the concrete reaches its design strength, whichever is less.

Steam curing must comply with the following:

1. After placing the concrete, hold it for a 4-hour minimum presteaming period. If the ambient air temperature is below 50 degrees F, apply steam during the presteaming period to hold the air surrounding the concrete at a temperature of 50 to 90 degrees F.

2. To prevent moisture loss on the exposed surfaces during the presteaming period, cover the concrete as soon as possible after casting or keep the exposed surfaces wet by fog spray, curing compound, or wet blankets.

3. Enclosures for steam curing must allow free circulation of steam around the concrete and must be constructed to contain the live steam with a minimum moisture loss. The use of tarpaulins or similar flexible covers is allowed if they are kept in good repair and secured in such a way that prevents the loss of steam and moisture.

4. Steam at the jets must be at low pressure and in a saturated condition. Steam jets must not impinge directly on the concrete, test cylinders, or forms. During application of the steam, the temperature rise within the enclosure must not exceed 40 degrees F per hour. The curing temperature throughout the enclosure must not exceed 150 degrees F and must be maintained at a constant level for the time necessary to develop the required transfer strength. Cover control cylinders to prevent moisture loss and place them in a location where the temperature is representative of the average enclosure temperature.

5. Use a minimum of 1 temperature recording device per 200 feet of continuous bed length for checking the temperature. Temperature recording devices must provide an accurate, continuous, permanent record of the curing temperature.

6. Detension the concrete in pretension beds immediately after the steam curing is completed while the concrete and forms are still warm, or maintain the temperature under the enclosure above 60 degrees F until the stress is transferred to the concrete.

7. Curing is complete at the end of the steam curing cycle.

For dimensional tolerances of PC concrete members, comply with the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's Tolerance Manual for Precast and Prestressed Concrete Construction, MNL 135-00.

For tier 1 and tier 2 PC concrete members, apply curing compound using power-operated spraying equipment. You may request application by hand spraying for small quantities of PC concrete members. For tier 3 and tier 4 PC concrete members, the application of curing compound may be hand sprayed.

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90-5 SELF-CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE90-5.01 GENERAL90-5.01A SummarySection 90-5 includes specifications for furnishing SCC.

Section 90-5 applies only where the specifications allow the use of SCC.

You may use SCC for PC concrete.

90-5.01B Definitionsself-consolidating concrete (SCC): Flowing concrete that is capable of spreading to a level state

without segregation and without the use of internal or external vibrators.

90-5.01C SubmittalsSubmit the following before placing SCC:

1. Mix design and placement procedures.2. Trial batch test report, including test results for the tests specified in section 90-5.01D(3).3. If a mock-up is specified:

3.1. Details and placement procedures for the mock-up3.2. Test samples and test results from the mock-up

Submit test results for slump flow and visual stability index.

If the Engineer rejects the SCC for slump flow and visual stability index, make corrective changes and resubmit the SCC mix design or placement procedures.

Submit the aggregate gradation as an informational submittal.

90-5.01D Quality Assurance90-5.01D(1) GeneralReserved

90-5.01D(2) Quality Control90-5.01D(2)(a) GeneralReserved

90-5.01D(2)(b) Compressive StrengthPrepare SCC specimens for compressive strength testing under California Test 540, except fabricate test specimens as follows:

1. Place the test molds on a firm, flat surface to prevent distortion of the bottom surface.2. If more than 1 specimen is to be made from the same batch, make all the specimens simultaneously.3. Fill the mold in 1 lift, pouring the concrete from a larger container.4. Pat the sides of the mold lightly by hand or jig by rocking the mold from side to side.5. Strike off the surface of the concrete even with the top edge of the mold.6. Wipe the sides of the mold free of excess concrete and press the lid on.

90-5.01D(2)(c) Prequalification of Mix DesignPrequalify the SCC mix design with a trial batch using the same materials, mix proportions, mixing equipment, procedures, and batch size to be used in SCC production.

The SCC trial batch must comply with the requirements for the quality characteristics shown in the following table:

SCC Mix Design RequirementsQuality characteristic Test method Requirement

Slump flow (min, inches)

ASTM C1611 20

Flow rate, T50 (seconds)

ASTM C1611 2–7

Visual stability index (max)

ASTM C1611 1

J-Ring flowa (max, inches)

ASTM C1621 2

Column segregation, static (max, percent)

ASTM C1610 15

Bleeding capacity (max, percent)

ASTM C232 2.5

Compressive strengthb,c (min)

California Test 521 strength described

Compressive strengthc (min, psi)

California Test 521 The average of 5 test cylinders must be at least 600 psi greater than the strength described

aDifference between J-ring flow and slump flowbFor an individual test cylindercAt the maximum age specified or allowed

90-5.01D(2)(d) Mock-upIf the construction of a mock-up is specified in the special provisions, construct a mock-up before placing the SCC.

The mock-up must demonstrate that the SCC will:

1. Flow for the distance required by the proposed construction procedure2. Completely fill the forms3. Encapsulate the reinforcement and embedments

Prequalify the SCC mix design before constructing the mock-up.

The mock-up forms must be similar to those used for the production elements. Include in the mock-up the concrete, reinforcement, and concrete embedments shown, except the reinforcement and embedments must stop 12 inches from both longitudinal ends of the mock-up.

The mock-up must simulate the flow of concrete for the maximum distance anticipated during production or for a minimum of 10 feet if the anticipated flow travel is less than 10 feet.

Place the SCC in the mock-up in the Engineer's presence.

Take a test sample of at least 100 lb of concrete from within the forms at the discharge point and at the point farthest from the discharge point. Determine the coarse aggregate content of each test sample under California Test 529. The coarse aggregate content of the test samples must not differ from each other by more than 8 pounds of aggregate per cubic foot of concrete.

Saw-cut the mock-up full-depth in the transverse direction approximately 2 feet from the end of the pour. Voids or honeycombing in the SCC or between the concrete and embedded elements are not acceptable.

If the Engineer rejects the SCC placed in the mock-up, construct additional mock-ups until the SCC is accepted by the Engineer.

Dispose of the mock-up.

90-5.01D(2)(e) Field Quality Control90-5.01D(2)(e)(i) GeneralReserved

90-5.01D(2)(e)(ii) Fine Aggregate Moisture ContentDetermine the fine aggregate moisture content for each batch of SCC.

90-5.01D(2)(e)(iii) Slump Flow and Visual Stability IndexAt the start of SCC placement and whenever a set of concrete cylinders is prepared, determine the slump flow and the visual stability index under ASTM C1611.

90-5.01D(3) Department AcceptanceReserved

90-5.02 MATERIALSSection 90-1.02C(4) does not apply to SCC.

The minimum allowable slump flow is 20 inches. The slump flow must not vary by more than 3 inches from the mix design slump flow.

The visual stability index must not exceed 1.

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90-6 LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE90-6.01 GENERAL90-6.01A SummarySection 90-6 includes specifications for furnishing lightweight concrete.

Lightweight concrete must be composed of cementitious material, lightweight coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, admixtures if used, and water.

Section 90-6 applies only where the use of lightweight concrete is specified in the special provisions.

90-6.01B DefinitionsReserved

90-6.01C Submittals90-6.01C(1) GeneralSubmit the prequalification data or reports and the proposed mix design at least 45 days before placing the lightweight concrete.

Submit certified copies of the manufacturer's test reports showing the estimated fresh concrete unit weight that results in the selected air-dry unit weight.

90-6.01C(2) Mix DesignSubmit the mix design. Include the type, brand, weight, and absolute volume of each ingredient for each concrete type and strength.

Report the weight for each aggregate for a surface-dry condition, including moisture absorbed in the aggregate; for an oven-dry condition; or for the condition proposed for use.

Include with the mix design written verification that arrangements have been made for the Engineer to obtain test samples. The test samples of lightweight aggregates will not exceed 500 lb for each separate gradation.

90-6.01D Quality Assurance90-6.01D(1) GeneralReserved

90-6.01D(2) Quality Control90-6.01D(2)(a) GeneralReserved

90-6.01D(2)(b) PrequalificationPrequalify the lightweight concrete by submitting certified test data or trial batch test reports under section 90-1.01D(5)(b), except for PC concrete you must prequalify by submitting trial batch test reports. Dispose of the trial batches.

90-6.01D(2)(c) Unit Weight of Fresh ConcreteDetermine the unit weight of fresh concrete under California Test 518.

90-6.01D(2)(d) Air-Dry Unit WeightDetermine the air-dry unit weight as follows:

1. Test three 6-inch-diameter by 12-inch-tall cylinders.2. Prepare the cylinders under ASTM C192/C192M or ASTM C31/C31M, whichever is applicable.3. Cure the cylinders for 6 days.4. On the 6th day, remove the cylinders from the molds or curing media and immerse them in water at

73.4 ± 3 degrees F for 24 hours.5. Determine the suspended-immersed weights of the cylinders.6. Remove the cylinders from the water and determine the saturated surface-dry weights.7. Dry the cylinders for 90 days at 73.4 ± 3 degrees F and a relative humidity of 50 ± 5 percent.8. Weigh the dried cylinders.9. Use the following equation to calculate the air-dry unit weight:

W = (A x 62.3)/(B – C)

where:W = air-dry unit weight, pcfA = 90-day dried weight of the cylinder, lbB = saturated surface-dry weight of the cylinder, lbC = suspended-immersed weight of the cylinder, lb

90-6.01D(3) Deparment Acceptance90-6.01D(3)(a) GeneralReserved

90-6.01D(3)(b) PenetrationThe Engineer performs penetration testing under California Test 533.

90-6.01D(3)(c) Air ContentThe Engineer determines the concrete air content under ASTM C173/C173M.

90-6.01D(3)(d) Compressive StrengthThe Engineer determines the compressive strength under section 90-1.01D(5).

90-6.02 MATERIALS90-6.02A GeneralThe unit weight of the fresh concrete used in the work must not vary from the weight shown in the test report by more than 4 pcf.

The air-dry unit weight of lightweight concrete furnished for each mix design must be a single weight from 109 to 115 pcf for prestressed concrete and from 104 to 110 pcf for nonprestressed concrete.

The total air content of freshly mixed concrete must not exceed 6 percent.

Lightweight concrete must have a 28-day compressive strength of at least that shown.

90-6.02B AggregateThe fine aggregate must consist of lightweight fine aggregate, natural sand or manufactured sand fine aggregate, or a combination of these, as required to comply with the air-dry unit weight requirements.

Lightweight aggregates must comply with ASTM C330/C330M, except the splitting tensile strength and drying shrinkage requirements do not apply.

Lightweight aggregates must be rotary kiln expanded shale or clay having a surface sealed by firing. Do not crush the coarse aggregate after firing, except aggregate that is 3/4 inch and smaller may be crushed as necessary to produce the required coarse aggregate gradation. The final coarse aggregate size must not exceed 3/4 inch.

The shrinkage characteristics of lightweight aggregates must be such that the drying shrinkage of the lightweight concrete produced does not exceed 0.040 percent after 14 days of drying when tested under California Test 537.

Lightweight aggregates must have no more than 5 percent loss when tested for soundness under California Test 214.

90-6.02C ProportioningAt the time of batching, adjust the authorized aggregate weight to compensate for surface moisture and absorbed moisture.

After authorization of the mix design, do not alter the materials and batch proportions during the work, except as required to maintain the authorized cementitious material content and unit weight. The cementitious material content of individual batches must not vary from the authorized cementitious material content by more than from -15 to +25 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard of concrete.

Batch the lightweight fine aggregate and natural sand by weight. Batch the lightweight coarse aggregate by weight or volumetric methods. If volumetric methods are used, the batching equipment must allow the Engineer to check the weight of each aggregate size in the batch.

Limit the absolute volume of coarse aggregate such that no concrete segregation occurs during mixing, transporting, placing, consolidating, or finishing. For site-cast concrete, the absolute volume of coarse aggregate must not exceed 10 cubic feet per cubic yard of concrete.

Uniformly pre-wet or pre-saturate the aggregates such that uniform penetration of the concrete is maintained. For lightweight concrete that is to be pumped, pre-saturate the aggregates using thermal, vacuum, or equivalent methods.

Lightweight concrete must have adequate workability such that proper placement, consolidation, and finishing are attained.

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90-7–90-9 RESERVED