Materials System Specification

09-SAMSS-088 Aggregates for Concrete Civil Standards Committee Members

Al-Mehthel, M.H., Chairman Al-Idi, S.H., Vice Chairman Abu-Adas, H.A. Abulhamayel, I.A. Addas, K.M. Al-Darwish, A. Al-Ismail, A.A. Al-Khunaini, A.M. Al-Moumen, A.A. Al-Saffar, S.A. Grosch, J.J. Kassam, E.M.

28 February 2005

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Table of Contents

I II III IV

Scope............................................................. 2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2 References..................................................... 2 Modifications to ASTM C33............................ 3

Previous Issue: 30 May 2001 Next Planned Update: 1 March 2010 Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Primary contact: Mohammed H. Al-Mehthel on 873-8582

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Scope This specification defines the requirements for grading and quality of fine and coarse aggregate (other than lightweight aggregate) for use in concrete.

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Conflicts and Deviations A. Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran. Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302 and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

B.

III

References The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted. A. Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

B.

Industry Codes and Standards American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM C33 ASTM C114 British Standards Institution BS 812 : Part 118 Methods for Determination of Sulphate Content Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement

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Modifications to ASTM C33 Aggregate stockpiles shall be arranged and used in a manner to avoid excessive segregation and to prevent contamination with other materials or with other sizes of like aggregate. The ground or foundation on which aggregates are stockpiled shall be sloped, hard and free of foreign materials, which could cause contamination of aggregates. The ready mixed concrete supplier shall handle aggregates in a manner to minimize segregation and accumulation of fines. The following paragraph numbers refer to ASTM C33 - 03, "Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates" which is part of this specification. The text in each paragraph below is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to ASTM C33 as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in ASTM C33 are new paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order. 4.1.1 (Addition) Supplier Qualification Requirements: The Purchaser shall inspect, sample and test all sources of aggregates prior to purchase. Samples tested at the first inspection will determine the acceptability of the supplier's source of aggregate. The first inspection shall enable the supplier to be considered as a potential source of coarse aggregate. Purchasing Requirements: A minimum stockpile of 500 m of each aggregate size shall be committed by the suppliers and accepted. No additional materials shall be permitted to be stockpiled thereon. Aggregate stockpiles which have been committed and accepted shall be designated for Purchaser. No equipment shall operate on the stockpile. Samples shall be taken at random and at a frequency of at least one sample per 200 m of aggregate to be shipped, but not less than one sample per month. Any material failing to comply with the Specification shall be rejected. The ground on which the aggregates are stockpiled shall be hard and free of foreign materials. Loading shall be done by an experienced operator. The loader bucket shall not cut into the underlying foundation on which the aggregates are stockpiled. 5.1 (Addition) Manufactured sand shall be washed prior to batching with water that contains no more than 3500 parts per million (ppm) of total dissolved solids (TDS). (Exception) Delete this paragraph in its entirety. (Exception) The limits of deleterious substances in fine aggregates shall conform to Table A of this standard.

7.1 7.1

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(Exception) Fine aggregate shall not contain any materials that are deleteriously reactive with the alkalies in the cement in an amount sufficient to cause excessive expansion of mortar or concrete. (Exception) Only magnesium sulfate shall be used for the soundness test. (Exception) Delete this paragraph in its entirety. (Exception) Delete this paragraph in its entirety. (Exception) Delete this paragraph in its entirety. (Exception) The limits of deleterious substances in coarse aggregates shall conform to the requirements shown in Table A of this standard. Table A Maximum Allowable, % by Weight of Aggregates
* Limits for Deleterious Substances, Harmful Salts, and Physical Property Requirements of Aggregate for Concrete. This Table cancels and supersedes the related tables shown in ASTM C33. (1)

8.1 8.2 8.3 11.1 11.1

Coarse 1. Clay Lumps & Friable Particles 2. Gradation & Materials finer than No. 200 Sieve 3. Raw 1 & 2 Combined 4. Abrasion (Los Angeles) 5. Water Absorption 6. Acid Soluble Chlorides as Cl (ASTM C114) 7. Acid Soluble Sulfates as SO3 (ASTM C114 or BS 812 : Part 118) 8. Magnesium Sulfates Soundness Commentary Note: 5.0 5.0 6 40 2.5* 0.03 0.40 25

Fine 3.0 5.0 6.0 NA

Frequency of Test Monthly Weekly

Monthly Monthly

0.06 0.40 25

BI-Monthly Bi-Monthly Bi-Monthly

Coarse aggregates can be cleaned from dust in order to meet Table A by water, vacuum suction or air blast. Total dissolved solids in the washing water shall not exceed 3500 ppm and chlorides shall not exceed 1000 ppm.

11.2

(Exception) Course aggregate shall not contain any materials that are deleteriously reactive with the alkalies in the cement in an amount sufficient to cause excessive expansion of mortar or concrete. (Exception) Delete this paragraph in its entirety.

11.3

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(Addition) The percentages of acid soluble, chlorides and sulfates shall be determined in accordance with ASTM C114.
Revision Summary Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued with minor changes.

28 February 2005

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