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Dear Customer,

It gives us pleasure and honor to be able to submit this profile to your honorable company.

Optimal Beton is a concrete manufacturing company that is interested in helping you in the

process of construction and completion of your project.

Optimal Beton is a branch of Optimal Engineering Consulting & Contracting (OECC), which is the

mother company. Optimal consists of a very well trained team of engineers and workers that

use latest state‐of‐the‐art technology in the process of concrete manufacturing. Optimal

received its ISO 9001 certification in 2003 with certification number: Qual/2003/20775. This has

shaped up the company’s management quality and service procedures. At Optimal, customer

satisfaction is a premiere requirement.

We look forward to work with you on this project and on your future projects, and hope that

we will be up to your standards in terms of quality and service.

It gives us a great pleasure to submit this profile. If you have any question or need any

additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us; we are at your service.

Very Truly Yours,

Optimal Beton

Management

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1. Optimal Beton Batching Plant:

1.1. Legal Registration Certificate……………………………………………………………………………..Page 6

1.2. ISO or equal certification for quality management……………………..…………………….Page 9

1.3. Minimum 10 years background experience and references: Projects, clients …..Page 10

1.4. Layout plan of the batching plant which comprise stocking area of raw materials, mixer,

laboratory, ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….Page 12

1.5. Trade Mark of the Batching Plant……………………………………………………………………….Page 14

1.6. Number and trade mark of mobile and station pumps and trucks……………………..Page 15

1.7. Third party independent agency calibration certificate of the weights and scales of the

batching plant according to ASTM C94 standards……………………………………………….Page 16

1.8. Stock area of the concrete raw materials: Description and photos are required. Page 20

1.9. Field laboratory testing……………………………………………………………………………………….Page 22

1.10. Experienced personal CVs and responsible………………………………………….……….Page 28

1.11. Distance to the site and description of the road adopted during concreting (total time

elapsed during transportation)………………………………………………………………………..….Page 33

2. Concrete Mix Design: B14, B25, B30, B40 and B45.

2.1. Approved source of raw materials by the Engineer……………………………………………..Page 34

2.2. Sampling, handling, transportation and testing at an independent certified Third party

testing agency approved by the Engineer.

2.3. Testing agency: Calibration of the equipment and especially the concrete compression

machine must be done and calibration certificate to be issued and submitted accordingly.

2.4. A trial mix for each class of concrete must be done at the batching plant to verify the

approved concrete mix designs for the project, and the slump test must be recorded every

15 minutes up to 1 ½ hour according to the specs.

15 concrete cylinders must be taken and tested at 7‐14‐ and 28 days of their lifetime.

2.5. Required physical tests at an independent third party testing agency:

‐ Los Angeles abrasion (Coarse and medium aggregates)……………………………..Page 47

‐ Clay lumps and friable particles in aggregates (Coarse and medium aggregates).

‐ Soundness of aggregates by use of sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate (Coarse and

medium aggregates, crushed sand and natural sand).

‐ Flakiness and elongation index (Coarse aggregates).

‐ Organic Impurities in fine aggregates (Crushed sand and natural sand).

2.6. Chemical test as follows:

‐ Natural sand: PH, chloride and sulfate content…………………………………………..Page 48

‐ Water chemical test taken from the batching plant.

‐ Cement certificate (chemical and physical properties of the cement purchased).Page 47

‐ Admixture original data sheet……………………………………………………………….…….Page 53

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COMPANY'S PROFILE

1. Trade Name : OPTIMAL BETON, Branch of

Optimal Engineering Consulting & Contracting

2. Type of Organization: S.A.R.L Company

3. Date of Incorporation: January 1994.

4. No. of commercial register : 51268 Baabda

5. Addresses : Main Office

Haret el Ghawarneh Street, Diab & Chidiac Bldg,

Antelias, Beirut.

Tel & Fax: +961 4 / 716102‐ 716532

P.O.Box: 70/754 Antelias

Email: mkhuri@optimal‐eng.com

Website: www.optimal‐eng.com

Bsallim Site: near Municipality of Bsallim.

6. Board of Directors: Dr. Michel Khouri, Ph.D., Fred Khouri, Carmen Khouri

7. Sales & Development: Maria Sakarian

8. Batching Plan Manager in Bsalim: Tony Hajjar

9. Financial Auditor: Raymond Daou

10. Legal advisors: Lawyer Hadi Khawand

11. Scope of activity: READY MIX CONCRETE

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I‐ BACKGROUND

OPTIMAL BETON is a Ready Mix Concrete Company founded is 1994 under trade registration No 51268.

OPTIMAL BETON was created by Dr. Michel Khouri a civil engineer who was interested in the expansion

of the construction industry in Lebanon and took the opportunity to create and expand Optimal. At this

time, Dr. Michel Khouri and family own 100% of the shares of the company.

II‐ THE SITES

OPTIMAL BETON constructed its first batching plant in Beirut area, at Bourj Hammoud on the sea road.

Its strategic location enabled all project sites of the capital as well as the Metn area to be easily reached

without the hassle of major traffic jams. The location played a key role in the expansion of OPTIMAL

BETON.

Afterwards, we moved to our current location of the Batching Plant in Bsalim ‐ Nahr el Mot. This local

consists of Two Batching plants with a total capacity of about 250 m3/hr. This enables Optimal to supply

customers all over the Metn and Beirut areas due to the fact that it is located just of the new Metn

speed highway.

Optimal installed in 2002 a batching plant in Fatka to supply about 60000 m3 of concrete to Adma‐

Fatka‐Kfour‐ Ghazir road and infrastructure works; the plant was dismantled in 2006.

Optimal also installed in 2005 a batching plant in the port of Tripoli and supplied about 50000 m3 of

concrete in about six months; the plant was dismantled in 2006.

III‐ FLEET

Optimal Beton delivers concrete with 16 transit mixers with a total capacity of 80m3, as well as with 3

concrete pumps.

Transit Mixers: Iveco, Man, Volvo

7 Concrete Pumps: MAN/CIFA 45m Boom

Daewoo/Putzmeister 42m Boom

Mercedes/Putzmeister 36m Boom

Daewoo/Putzmeister 32m Boom


1 pump/mixer (Pumi/Astra) 24m Boom


IV‐ HUMAN RESOURCES

The company's management is a dynamic management that has proven itself by positioning the

company as one of the leading companies in the ready mix industry.

Optimal Beton consists of a very capable well‐trained team of engineers and workers that use the latest

State‐of‐the‐art technology in the process of concrete manufacturing.

V‐ ORGANIZATION CHART

Chairman & Owner

Technical & Operations Manager

Sales & Development Manager

Maria Sakarian

Financial Manager

Raymond Daou

Laboratory Sales & Marketing

Sales

Cashing

Marketing

Batching Plants

Garage

Raw Material

Control

Administration

Reporting

Purchasing

Bsallim Site

Eng. Georges Osta

Law Offices

Hadi Khawand

1.1. Legal Registration Certificate

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1.2. ISO or equal certification for quality

management

Optimal received its ISO 9001 certification in 2003 with certification number:

Qual/2003/20775.

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1.3. About 15 years background

experience and references: Projects,

clients …

Optimal Beton's clients list has reached over 400 clients, thanks to our consistent sales and

marketing efforts. Moreover, contractors dealing with Optimal Beton on a specific site for the first

time always come back for other sites, and consider the company as their only ready mix concrete

supplier. We consider our wide client base an important measure of Optimal Beton's success. This

gives us a substantial advantage over our largest competitors whose revenues generation often

depends on a few large clients.

AMONG OUR CLIENT'S LIST:

Mouawad & Edde, Touma Engineering OECC Contractors Al-Mabani Teccen Target Engineering Hamid Kairouz Farah Group Latitude 33 Edrafor Alfred & Jack Matta Police department Dbaye Hannouch Cons truction Malek Fahd New Building Services Ashada Le Grand Vert Municipality Halat Bauer Chidiak Contractors Municipality Bourj Hammoud Maken IGM Municipality Nabay B I E L Fundamentals Mar Sarkis & Bakhos Fatka Afak-Al Arab Sadek & Sabbah Sfeir & Ghoul Engineering Real Estate Dev Teogex Hajj Contractors Ets. M.B.A Ets. Pierre Abou Habib Safi Contractors Ets. Ahmad Yassin Eng. Antoine Al-Kik Siteco Eng. Georges Sfeir Eng. Farid Yammin Eng. Halim Naddaf Eng. Sinan Balian Eng. Ziad Lteif Eng. Roudy Abou Jaber

Eng. Jean Michael Eng. Mounir Abou Ezzi Eng. Saad Al-Sabbah Pascal Bou Zardan Al Alam Al Arabi Col. Milad Tannous Adib Hanna Adib Habib Richard Samara La Plaza Partners Matar Contracting Continental Contracting

And many other Engineers & Contractors etc.

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1.4. Layout plan of the batching plant

which comprise stocking area of raw

materials, mixer, laboratory, …

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1.5. Trade mark of the batching plant:

Type, capacity …

THE BATCHING PLANT

‐ Bsalim

The site is equipped with a STETTER Central Batching Plants.

2 Central Mixers.

Automatic / computerized weight system.

4 cement silos capacity ~280 tons.

CAPACITY

Location Nominal capacity

(m3/hour)

m3/per

12 hrs work

m3/per

month

m3/

per year

Considering 50%

efficiency (m3/year)

Nahr el Mot 160 1920 49920 599040 299520

Nahr el Mot 90 1080 28080 336960 168480

Total: 468000 m3

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1.6. Number and trade mark of mobile

and station pumps and trucks.

Type Trade Mark Number

Transit Mixer Volvo 346806

Transit Mixer IVECO 346807


Transit Mixer ASTRA 346802






Transit Mixer MAN 346520



Transit Mixer Mercedes‐Actros 326129

Transit Mixer Mercedes‐LB 346627




Transit Mixer Mercedes‐Actros 325710

Concrete Pump (CIFA) MAN 45m 386741

Concrete Pump (Putzmeister) Daewo 42m 326462

Concrete Pump (Putzmeister) Mercedes‐LB 36m 326461

Concrete Pump (Putzmeister) Daewo 32m 326571


Pumi (CIFA) ASTRA‐LB 24 346921


1.7. Third party independent agency

calibration certificate.

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1.8. Stock area of the concrete raw

materials: Description and photos are

required.

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1.9. Field laboratory testing.

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OECC OPTIMAL BETON Branch of Optimal Engineering Consulting & Contracting s.a.r.l.

Te1/Fax: 04/716102-04/716532- Cell: 70/287487 Concrete is our job since 1983.

Compressive Strength test, ,A S T M -C 39

Project Consultant

Attention Tel

Date

Type of cement

-:=ie!:J Pouring Sam Date

Cyl1 20/1/2012

Cyl2 20/1/2012

Cyl3 20/1/2012

Crush Date

3/2/2012

3/2/2012

312/2012

NABAYE

MR ISSAM ABDEL NOUR

I · 3/2/2012 I OPC

Age of imensio Density Structure Total Compressiv Test/D Dfa & Hei. grn/cc Represen~foad,k~ngttt,kg/c

14 Days 15 2.34 490 272.22

14 Days 15 2.34 490 272.22

14 Days 15 2.34 500 277.78

Type Averg of Class Streng

30Mpa

30Mpa 274.07

30Mpa

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Tel/Fax: 041716102-041716532- Cell: 70/287487

Concrete is our job since 1983.

Project Consultant

Attention Tel Date

Type of cement

Field Pouring Sam pi Date

Cyl1 25f7/2012

Cyl2 25f7/2012

Cyl3 2517/2012

Crush Date

2/8/2012

2/8/2012

2/8/2012

Nabaye

Mr. Adib HANNA

1. 2/8/2012

OPC

Age of ~menslo Density Structure Total Comp1'888iv Type TestiD ia & Hei. gmlcc Represen~load~ngth,kgfc of Class

9Days 15 2.34 460 255.56 30Mpa

90ays 15 2.34 460 255.56 30Mpa

9 £?ays 15 2.34 470 261.11 30Mpa

Averg Streng

257.41

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OPTIMAL BETON OECC

Branch of Optimal Engineering Consulting & Contracting s.a.r.l.

Tel/Fax: 04/716102-04/716532- Cell: 70/287487


Project Consultant

Attention Tel

Date


Broummana/ouyoun Eng. Elie KARAM Ackkar/Maalouf

I -Type of cement OPC

Field Pouring Crush Age of ft:menslo Density Structure Total Compressiv Sam pi Date Date Test/D Ola & Hei. gm/cc RepresenJioad~ngth.kg/c

Cyl1 20/1212011 27/12/201 1 7Days 15 2.34 550 305.56

Cyl2 20/1212011 27/1212011 7Days 15 2.34 500 2n.1a

Cyl3 20/1212011 27/1212011 7 Days 15 2.34 560 311.11

Type of Class

30Mpa

30Mpa

30Mpa

Averg Streng

296.15

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Tel/Fax: 04/716102- 04/716532- Cell: 70/287487



Project Achrafieh Consultant

Attention Mr Richard SAMARA Tel

118/1/2012 "I Date

Type of cement OPC

Field Pouring Crush Age of ~mensio Density Structure! Total Compressiv Type Sam pi Date Date Teat/0 ia & Hal. gmlcc Represen!load,kNbenglll,kglc of Class

Cyl1 29111/2011 6/12/2011 ?Days 15 2.34 ~aftFoun 490 . 287.39 35Mpa

Cyl2 29/11/2011 6/1212011 7 Days 15 2.34 RaftFoun 500 293.26 35Mpa

Cyl3 29/11/2011 6/1212011 7 Days 15 2.34 Raft Foun 500 293.26 35Mpa

Cyl1 29/11/2011 27/1212011 28 Days 15 2.34 RaftFoun 650 381.23 35Mpa

Cyl2 29/11/2011 6/12/2011 28 Days 15 2.34 Raft Foun 660 387.10 35Mpa

Cyl3 29/11/2011 6/12/2011 28 Days 15 2.34 RaftFoun 650 381.23 35Mpa

Averg Streng

291.30

383.19

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OPTIMAL BETON Q E C C Branch of Optimal Engineering Consulting & Contracting s.a.r.l.

Te1/Fax: 04/716102-041716532- Cell: 70/287487 Concrete is our Job since 1983.


Project Consultant

Attention Tel Date

Type of cement

Field Pouring Sam pi Date

Cyl1 9/5/2012

Cyl2 9/5/2012

Cyl3 9/5/2012

Cyl1 9/5/2012

Cyl2 915/2012

Cyl3 915/2012

Crush Date

15/5/2012

15/5/2012

15/5/2012

6/6/2012

6/6/2012

6/6/2012

Jal El Dib

Mr Rachad Chebly 03-936222 15/5/2012

OPC

Age of ~imensio Density Structure Total Compressiv Test/0 Dia & Hei. gmlcc Represen~load,k~ngth,kglc

70ays 15 2.34 Colmuns 400 222.22

7Days 15 2.34 Colmuns 390 216.67

7Days 15 2.34 Colmuns 400 222.22

28 Days 15 2.34 Cotmuns 520 288.89

28 Days 15 2.34 Cotmuns 500 277.78

28 Days 15 2.34 Colmuns 510 283.33

Type of Class

25Mpa

25Mpa

25Mpa

25Mpa

25Mpa

25Mpa

Averg streng

220.37

283.33

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1.10. Experienced personal CVs and

responsible.

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Michel Farid Khouri Ph #: 03-267267

EDUCATION *Ph.D. in Structures and Materials, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, (December 1989).

*M.S.E. in Structures and Materials, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, (December 1985).

*M.A. in International Affairs, Dept. of Political Science, The Lebanese American University (LAU), Byblos, Lebanon (September 2004). *B.S.E. in Structures and Materials, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, (May 1985).

*B.S. in Mathematics and Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, The American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon (February 1983).

EXPERIENCE 9/93-Now Associate Professor, The Lebanese University, School of Engineering, Roumieh, El-Maten.

Chairman of the Civil Engineering Department, 1997 – 2003, and from 2005 up till 2008. Courses taught so far:

Structural Dynamics, Prestressed Concrete, Theory of Vibration I, Theory of Vibration II, Structural Analysis II, Structural Analysis III, Theory of Plates and Shells, Foundation Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Optimization, Steel Structures.

9/93-6/07 Associate Professor, Lebanese American University (LAU), Blat, Byblos. Courses taught:

Vibrations and Acoustic Control, Statics for Engineers, Dynamics for Engineers, Physics I, Advanced Computer Programming, Database Management Systems, Computer Senior Study.

1/94-Now Chairman and Owner, Optimal Engineering Consulting and Contracting(OECC), S.A.R.L.,

and Optimal Beton, Antelias, Rue Haret Alghawarneh, Diab-Chidiac Center, Block B, 2nd Floor. * OECC studied and executed over 100 Buildings and various Infrastructure Projects in Lebanon;

* OECC in association with CDI executed the Demolition by Implosion of the: Sheraton Tower Beach Hotel in Beirut (May 16, 1999),

The Old Hilton Hotel in Beirut (July 14, 2002), and The Mudeirij Bridge (Dec. 17, 2007).

* Optimal Beton is one of the main suppliers of ready mix concrete in Lebanon.

8/90-9/93 Senior Project Engineer, Modern Engineering Service Company, Troy, Michigan, 48092.

Worked as a consultant for Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., and Chrysler Co. on vehicle structural analysis and weight optimization.

On some projects, I was in-charge of a group of about six engineers (including some Ph.D.s) that performed structural analysis and design.

3/90-6/90 Project Manager, All Metal Co., Sharjah, U.A.E. Was on a special assignment to perform and supervise the structural analysis and design of a project

involving the construction of three floating roof tanks. Had full responsibility of the project management, Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs, Scheduling and Civil and Mechanical Engineers design.

10/89-5/90 Project Engineer, Automated Analysis Corporation, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105.

Involved in the analysis and design of vehicle structures using the finite element method. Job also required writing of final reports and performing presentations to clients.

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1/86-12/89 Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant), Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan. Nonlinear finite element analysis of incompressible rubber-like material (Mooney-Rivilin) was used

to study the behavior of rubber seal structures for joints.

10/88-9/89 Research Associate I, The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Investigated Vehicle–Pavement Structure Interactions. Wrote, modified and used various types of

software for data analysis and utilized the finite element method and the layer theory to analyze rigid and flexible pavement structures.

9/87-6/89 Laboratory Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan. Supervised laboratory procedures of the following courses: Fiber Composite Structures, Quality

Assurance/Quality Control, and Finite Element Applications.

9/85-9/88 Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan. Lectured and supervised laboratory procedures of courses in civil engineering that involved studying

the behavior of various construction material properties. Also supervised and lectured courses and labs of fiber reinforced concrete use.

5/86-9/87 Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan. Investigated “Mastic Asphalt Behavior”; had full responsibility of the following: statistical design of

experiments, laboratory work (preparation and testing of specimens), data analysis, and writing of the final report (published December 1987).

5/87-8/87 Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan. Performed laboratory experiments on Fly Ash used in pavement shoulders. A report was published.

9/85-9/87 Computer Laboratory Supervisor, Computer Aided Engineering Network, The University of

Michigan. Supervised the lab, and answered questions concerning different types of software.

5/85-12/85 Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The University of Michigan.

Prepared and tested (Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing) concrete specimens for compressive strength and modulus of elasticity at early age. Two papers were published.

PUBLICATIONS (Peer Reviewed)

Khouri, M. F. and Elias, W.J., “On the Evaluation of Hydrodynamic Forces in Shallow Circular Storage Tanks due to Seismic Action”, International Journal of Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications, Part C, 1 (1), 2012, pp.73 – 80. Khouri, M. F., “Drift Limitations in a Shear Wall Considering a Cracked Section,” International Journal of Reliability and Safety of Engineering Systems and Structures, 1 (1) 2011, pp. 31–38. Khouri, M. F., “Analysis of Silo Walls without Friction,” International Journal of Advances in Mechanics and Applications of Industrial Materials, 1 (1) 2010, pp. 69–79. Khouri, M.F., “Evaluating the maximum allowable drift in a Shear Wall with Variable Stiffness,” Romanian Journal of Acoustics and Vibrations, Volume VII, Issue I, pp. 3-9, Romania, 2010. Khouri, M. F., “Approximating the Response of Rubber in the Vicinity of a Non-Lipschitzian Domain,” International Journal of Advances in Mechanics and Applications of Industrial Materials, 1 (1) 2009, 91–102.

Khouri, M. F., “Design of Rubber Seals Based on Von Mises Stress,” Transportation Research Board (TRB) Technical Journal 1392, September 1993. Khouri, M. F. “Feasibility of Hollow Seals,” Presented at the 72nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Paper No. 930900, January 14, 1993.

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Khouri, M. F. and Tons, E., “Comparing Rectangular and Trapezoidal Seals Using the Finite Element Method,” TRB Technical Journal 1334, August 1992. Khouri, M. F. (Ph.D. Dissertation), “Analysis and Design of Incompressible Rubber Seals Using Experimental and Finite Element Methods,” The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, December 1989.

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

Khouri, M. F. “Estimation of the Maximum Allowable Drift at the Top of a Shear Wall (within Elastic Limits),” Presented and Published in Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures International Conference, (ERES), pp.115-126, Cyprus 2009. Website: http://library.witpress.com/pages/PaperInfo.asp?PaperID=19770.

Khouri, M. F. “Comparison of Various Methods Used in the Analysis of Silos without Wall Friction,” Presented and Published in Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements XII International Conference, (CMEM) 2005, pp.425-441, Malta. Website: http://library.witpress.com/pages/PaperInfo.asp?PaperID=15240. Khouri, M. F. and Tessmer, M.A., ”Superelement Upstream Design Sensitivity: Applications and Concerns,” Presented at Ford Motor Co. NAAO/EAO Computer Aided Engineering Technical Exchange, December 1992, Dearborn, Michigan.

TECHNICAL REPORTS (Limited Distribution) Khouri, M.F., “Analysis and Design of the DN101 Vehicle (Ford Taurus/Sable 1996),” Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Michigan, USA, September 1993. Khouri, M.F., “Correlation and Optimization of the 1996 Ford Taurus’s Steering Column First Vertical Frequency,” Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Michigan, USA, August 1992. Khouri, M.F., “Design Sensitivity Analysis Applied to Large Finite Element Models,” Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Michigan, USA, May 1992. Khouri, M.F., and Zebrowski, M.P., “Structural Optimization of the Ford Taurus Package Tray,” Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Michigan, USA, January 1992. Khouri, M.F., “Structural Analysis and Design of the Brake Apply System of the Right Hand Drive SATURN, General Motors Co.,” Modern Engineering Service Company, Technical Report SAT001, Detroit, Michigan, USA, August 1991. Khouri, M.F., Shu, K.T. and Cam, T., “Structural Investigation of the C/K Transmission Housing Using the Finite Element Method,” Modern Engineering Service Company, Technical Report NVG800, Detroit, Michigan, USA, July 1991. Khouri, M.F., Shu, K.T. and Cam, T., “Finite Element Analysis of the S/T Transmission Housing,” Modern Engineering Service Company, Technical Report NVG300, Detroit, Michigan, USA, June 1991. Hunt, D. and Khouri, M.F., “Investigation of the Shift-Shaft Lever Arm for the C/K and S/T Trucks,” Modern Engineering Service Company, Technical Report NVG600, Detroit, Michigan, USA, April 1991. Khouri, M.F., Jhou, J., and Cam, T. “Finite Element Investigation of the C/K, S/T and the BLK2 Shift Forks,” Modern Engineering Service Company, Technical Report NVG400, Detroit, Michigan, USA, March 1991.

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Khouri, M.F., “Structural Analysis and Design of the Model 290 4WD Transmission Rear Housing-Second Iteration,” Modern Engineering Service Company, Technical Report NVG200, Detroit, Michigan, USA, January 1991.

Khouri, M.F., “Structural Analysis and Design of the Model 290 4WD Transmission Rear Housing - Baseline and First Iteration,” Modern Engineering Service Company, Technical Report NVG100, Detroit, Michigan, USA, December 1990. Khouri, M.F., “Procedures and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Report,” All-Metal Company Technical Report done for Qatar National Oil Distribution Company, Technical Report 001, Dubai, UAE, May 1990. Khouri, M.F., “Civil Works Design and Procedures,” All-Metal Company Technical Report done for Qatar National Oil Distribution Company, Technical Report 002, Dubai, UAE, June 1990. Khouri, M.F., “Finite Element Analysis of the Caterpillar 220-E Loader Non-Engine End Frame,” Automated Analysis Corporation, Technical Report, Ann-Arbor, Michigan, USA, April 1990. Khouri, M.F., and Purushothaman, D., “Structural Investigation of the Caterpillar 785 Off-Highway Truck Using the Finite Element Method,” Automated Analysis Corporation, Technical Report, Ann-Arbor, Michigan, USA, January 1990.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS * Graduate School Fellowships, University of Michgan, Dept. of Civil Engineering,1985 -1989. * Chi Epsilon National University Competition Award (First Prize for best Concrete Frisbee design and Performance), April 1986.

SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS * Ann Arbor City League Racquetball Championship, Level: Open/Advanced, held at One on One Health Club, Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 1993. First Place

* The Killshot Classic, (State of Michigan Racquetball Amateur Championships, Level: 30-35 B, held at Racquetime Health Club, Livonia, Michigan, March 1993. First Place

ORGANIZATIONS

Member of the Civil Engineering Honor Society CHI EPSILON Treasurer (April 1986-April 1987) Marshall (April 1987-April 1988) Member of The Transportation Research Board Member of The American Society of Civil Engineers

LANGUAGES

English, Arabic, French and Spanish.

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1.11. Distance to the site and description

of the road adopted during concreting

(total time elapsed during

transportation).

The current location of our Batching Plant is Bsalim ‐ Nahr el Mot. This enables Optimal to supply

customers all over the Metn and Beirut areas due to the fact that it is located just of the new Metn

speed highway.

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2. Concrete Mix Design

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DATE: 23/06/2012 15 MPa @ 28 Days

CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

MIX TYPE 250/20

MIX REFERENCE: 815

PROJECT:

INGREDIENTS WEIGHT (SSD)

KG/M3

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

T/M3

VOLUME

LT/M3

%OFTOTAL

Aggregate

CEMENT 250 3.15 79

20 MM AGGREGATE 678 2.67 254 35.0%

10 MM AGGREGATE 485 2.66 182 25.0%

CRUSHED SAND 291 2.62 111 15.0%

NATURAL SAND 485 2.52 192 25.0%

FREE WATER 154 1 154

AdmixCF88R 3.3 1.13 2.9 1.30%

AIR VOID 24

DENSITY 2,345 1000

TOTAL AGGREGATE 1938

TOTAL COARSE AGGREGATE 1163

TOTAL FINE AGGREGATE 775

% OF COARSE AGGREGATE 60.0

% OF FINE AGGREGATE 40.0

COARSE/FINE 1.50

% OF 20MM/COARSE AGG. 58


% OF CRUSHED SAND/FINE 38

% OF NATURAL SAND/FINE 63

FM OF COMBINED FINE 2.20

WIC 0.616

SLUMP Not to Exceed: 19

Time 5 min 45 min 90 min

SLUMP 195mm 150mm 140mm

Compressive Strength @ 7 days (cyl) 13 Mpa 1/ 13.5 Mpa

Compressive Strength @ 28 days (cyl) 17.5 Mpa Ii 17 Mpa ,.Il~~

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~weberCUSTOMER: MIS Optimal Beton SODAMCO':r;. ~ SAINT-GOBAIN

DATE: 23/06/2012 25 MPa @28 Days

CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

MIX TYPE 350/20

MIX REFERENCE: B25

PROJECT:


KG/M3

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

TIM 3

VOLUME

LT/M3

% OF TOTAL

Aggregate

CEMENT 350 3.15 111

20 MM AGGREGATE 650 2.61 243 35.0%

10 MM AGGREGATE 464 2.66 175 I 25.0%

CRUSHED SAND 279 2.62 106 15.0%

NATURAL SAND 464 2.52 184 25.0%


Admix CF 88R 4.6 1.13 4.0 1.30%

Admix CF 40 2.3 1.155 2.0 0.65%

AIR VOID 0

DENSITY 2,383 1000






COARSE/FINE 1.50






W/C 0.497



SLUMP 2100 mm 165mm 145mm

Compressive Strength @ 7 days (cyl) 22 Mpa 1"\ 21 Mpa

Compressive Strength @ 28 days (cyl) 28Mpa / 29Mpa

I 111~Cv-SODAMCO SAL. MimM\1~~)trIt9tYR 1·9666 Be,rut Lebanon

r +961 9790920/1/213 M +961 3700 892 L~AftJ8IfSllfe8rMa:naaer - ACP SAL. wi~h capital of LBP 3.900.000000 fully/paid _. R Baaoda L'j851 - M.0J 7750 ,

f tebanop . KSA . Jorean Kuwa,'ISO 9001

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rweberCUSTOMER: MIS Optimal Beton SDDAMCD'* - SAINT·GOBAIN

DATE: 23/06/2012 30 MPs @ 28 Days

CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

MIX TYPE 400/20

MIX REFERENCE: B30

PROJECT:

% OF TOTAL INGREDIENTS WEIGHT (SSD) SPECIFIC GRAVITY VOLUME

AggregateKG/M3 T/M3 LT/M3

CEMENT 3.15 1400

35.0%20 MM AGGREGATE 2.67 236630

10 MM AGGREGATE 2.66 169 25.0%450

15.0%CRUSHED SAND 2.62 103270

2.52 25.0%NATURAL SAND 179450


AdmixCF 88R 1.13 1.30%5.2 4.6

AdmixCF 40 1.00%1.155 3.54.0

AIR VOID 0

DENSITY 10022






COARSE/FINE 1.50




% OF NATURAL SANDIFINE 63


W/C 0.450




Compressive Strength @ 7 days (cyl) 27Mpa ij 27.5 Mpa

Compressive Strength @ 28 days (cyl) 34Mpa I / 36Mpa,:

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SCiDAMCO':r;. ~weber SAlNT-G08AINCUSTOMER: MIS Optimal Beton

DATE: 23/06/2012 40 MPa @ 28 Days

CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

MIX TYPE 425/20

MIX REFERENCE: B40

PROJECT:


KG/M3

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

T/M3

VOLUME

LT/M3

%OFTOTAL

Aggregate

CEMENT 450 3.15 143

20 MM AGGREGATE 623 2.67 2 35.0%

10 MM AGGREGATE 445 2.66 1 25.0%

CRUSHED SAND 267 2.64 101 15.0%

NATURAL SAND 445 2.52 177 25.0%


AdmixCF88R 0.0 1.13 0.0 0.00%

Admix CF 40 11.3 1.155 9.7 2.50%

AIR VOID 0

DENSITY 2,410 1000






COARSE/FINE 1.50






W/C 0.376




Compressive Strength @ 7 days (cyl) 36Mpa 1 36.5 Mpa

Compressive Strength @ 28 days (cyl) 45 Mpa V / 46Mpa ,

IISO 9001 lebanon lIAE Syra Qa;ar KSA lordan K~wait

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SODAMCO'* """weber ~ SAINT·GOBAINCUSTOMER: MIS Optimal Beton

DATE: 23/06/2012 45 MPa @ 28 Days

CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

MIX TYPE 450/20

MIX REFERENCE: B45

PROJECT:

INGREDIENTS WEIGHT ::SD)I KG/M3

SPECIFIC GRAVITY T/M3

VOLUME

LT/M3

% OF TOTAL

Aggregate

CEMENT 450 3.15 143

20 MM AGGREGATE 622 2.67 233 35.0%

10 MM AGGREGATE 444 2.66 167 25.0%

CRUSHED SAND 267 2.64 101 15.0%

NATURAL SAND 444 2.52 176 25.0%


Admix CF 88R 0.0 1.13 0.0 0.00%

Admix CF 40 12.6 1.155 10.9 2.80%

AIR VOID 0

DENSITY 2,409 1000






COARSE/FINE 1.50






WIC 0.376


~~p 5 min

220mm

45 min 90 min

185mm 165mm

Compressive Strength @ 7 days (cyl) 41 Mpa 42Mpa

Compressive Strength @ 28 days (cyl) 53 Mpa } 50Mpa 11 ~ ~L ~

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SODAMCOSAL SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE AGGREGATES (ASTM C 136)

Customer.: MIS Optimal Beton T e of Material: NATURAL SAND

WET

1000 931.5 890 7,4

Date of Sam lill : 23/6/2012

2.52 1.32 0.90 70

Passin 4.5

Siev ize Retaine Passing its ASTM No. Wei ht % C 33 11N 25 0 0 100

3/4 IN 19 0 0 100 1/2 IN 12.5 0 0 100 3/8 IN 9.5 31.6 3 97 100 100 #4 4.75 50.6 5 95 95 100 #8 2.36 61.6 7 93 80 100 #16 1.18 70.5 8 92 50 85 #30 0.6 97.3 10 90 25 60 #50 0.3 277.3 30 70 5 30 #100 0.15 669.3 72 28 0 10 #200 0.075 890 96 4 0 5 Pan 890 96 4

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

0.075 0.15 0.3 0.6 1.18 2.36 4.75 9.5

Tested by: Cheked by:

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SODAMCOSAL SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE AGGREGATES (ASTM C 136)

Customer: MIS 0 timal Beton T e of Material: CRUSHED SAND Date of Sam lin : 23/6/2012

2.62 3.66 2.00 SO

7.4

Sieve SiveSize Retained Passing Limits ASTM No. mm % % C 33 11N 25 0 0 100

3/4 IN 19 0 0 100 1/2 IN 12.5 0 0 100 3/SIN 9.5 0 0.0 100.0 100 #4 4.75 31 3.1 97 95 #S 2.36 400 40 60 80

# 16 1.1S 620 62 38 50 0.6 801 81 19 25 0.3 889 89 11 10 0.15 900 91 9 0

0.075 920 93 7 0 Pan 920 93 7

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0

0.Q75 0.15 0.3 1.18 2.36 4.75 9.5

,

Testsd by: CheKed by: iC~Ovv-

I

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SODAMCO SAL SIEVE ANALYSIS OF COARSE AGGREGATES (ASTM C 136)

Customer: MIS 0 timal Beton T e of Material:

Sieve No. 1IN

3/4 IN 1/2 IN 3/8 IN #4 #8 #16 #30 #50 #100 #200 Pan

12.SmmA

BATCH PLANT DRY

2000

1994 1980.7

0.3

Sive Size mm 25 19

12.5 9.

4.75 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3

0.15 0.075

Retained Retained Wei ht %

0 0.0 0 0

295 15 17.7 46

1949.4 98 1980 99

1980.7 99 1980.7 99 1980.7 99 1980.7 99 1980.7 99 1980.7 99

Pa

1 1

Date of Sam lin :

Limits ASTM GRADING No.7

100 100 90 100 40 70 o 15 o 5

23/6/2012

2.660 0.67 0.7

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

2.36 4.75 9.5 12.5 19

Testsd by: I"

Cheked by: fII)~ llvIW•i

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SODAMCOSAL SIEVE ANALYSIS OF COARSE AGGREGATES (ASTM C 136)

Date of Sam lin : 23/6/2012

BATCH PLANT DRY

2000 2.67

1997.2 0.86 1990 0.4 0.1

Sieve Sive Size Retained Retained Passing Limits ASTM No. mm Wei ht % % GRADING No.6 1 IN 25 0 0.0 100.0 100 1

3/4 IN 19 40 2 98 90 100 1/2 IN 12.5 1265 37 20 55 3/8 IN 9.5 1777.1 89 11 0 15 #4 4.75 1985.6 99 1 0 5 #8 2.36 1987.4 100 0 # 16 1.18 1990 100 0 #30 0.6 1990 100 0 #50 0.3 1990 100 0 #100 0.15 1990 100 0 #200 0.075 1990 100 0 Pan 1990 100 0

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

0.0

4.75 9.5 12.5 19 25

Testsd by: If)

Cheked by: IL~ f

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SODAMCOSAL COMBINED GRADING COMPUTATION (0/5MM) LIST AS'rM C33

SIEVE No.

SIZE (MM)

% PASSING

CS NS

SELECTION SIZE CS NS

38.0% 62.0% TOTAL LIMITS ASTM

FROM TO

#4 #8 #16 #30 #50

# 100 #200

4.75 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3

0.15 0.075

97 60 38 19 11 9

7.4

95 93 92 90 70 28 4.5

37 23 14 7 4 4

2.8

59 58 57 56 44 17 2.8

95 81 72 63 48 21 5.6

95 85 50 25 10 0 0

100 100 85 60 30 10 5

GRADATION CHART

100

90

80

70

60 0 z en 50f/)

: :::ec

40

30

20

10

0

0.075 0.15 0.3 0.6 1.18 2.36

SIEVE OPENING (MM)

, /

4.75

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SODAMCOSAL COMBINED GRADING COMPUTATION (0/20MM)

GRADING OF INDIVIDUAL SIZE SELECTION SIZE GROUP % SIEVE SIZE % PASSING 20MM 10MM CS NS TOTAL LIMITS

No. (MM) 20MM 10MM CS NS 35.0% 25.0% 15.0% 25.0% FROM TO

11N 25 100 100 100 100 35 25 15 25 100 100 100 3/4 IN 19 98 100 100 100 34 25 15 25 99 80 100 1/2 IN 12.5 37 85 100 100 13 21 15 25 74 65 85 3/8 IN 9.5 11 54 100 97 4 13 15 24 57 52 72 #4 4.75 1 2 97 95 0 1 15 24 39 38 56 #8 2.36 0 1 60 93 0 0 9 23 33 25 41 # 16 1.18 0 1 38 92 0 0 6 23 29 11 29 #30 0.6 0 1 19 90 0 0 3 22 26 8 24 # 50 0.3 0 1 11 70 0 0 2 18 19 5 19

# 100 0.15 0 1 9 28 0 0 1 7 9 2 11 #200 0.075 0 1 7 4 0 0 1 1.1 2.5 0 5

GRADATION CHART

0.075 0,15 0.3 0,6 1.18 2.36 4,75 12.5 19 25

SIEVE OPENING (MM)

100

90

80

70

60

C) z ~ 50 <Q. :::e0

40

30

20

10

0

/ !

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SODAMCO SAL COMBINED GRADING COMPUTATION (0/25MM) LIST ASTM C33

% PASSING SELECTION SIZE GRADING 67 SIEVE SIZE 20MM 10MM TOTAL LIMITS ASTM

No. (MM) 20MM 10MM 60.0% 40.0% FROM TO

1 IN 25 100.0 100 60 40 100 100 100 3/4 IN 19 98 100 59 40 99 90 100 3/8 IN 9.5 11 54 7 22 28 20 55 #4 4.75 1 2 0 1 1 0 10 #8 2.36 0 1 0 0 1 0 5

GRADATION CHART

100

90

80

70

60 (!) z Ci) 50 ~ D.. ~ 0

40

30

20

10

0 2,36 4.75 9.5 19 25

SIEVE OPENING (MM)

46

9/16

47

8/16

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Suite a votre demande, Veuillez trouver cl-joint !'analyse chimique et essais physiques des ciments :

- Type PA-L 42.5 Type P 42.5 RMS BTNA Type P42.5 Special

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livr~ durant .Juln 2012

Anyl~'S£S chimiguc.s :· . %

Perle au feu :.- 0.88 S.l9~ ~ ... "" 20.77 .. . ......... ... .. . . . . . . ..... . AhOJ .. li.8J F~0.1 3.45

CnO 65.20 MgO u 1.21 so3 = 2.32

l<.JO 0.33 Na20 "" 0.13 Ti02 = 0.50 Mn20 3 0.05

r20s - · 0.31 CJ "'" 0.01 Total 100.00

CaO librc 1.63 Resldus insoluble 0.32 Ntt~O equ. (Nap ·r 11,658 K20 ) 0.3~

C3S du Clinker 60.28 C3A du Clinker 7.83

E~~als physiques s:t m~CQnigue." £31ninc (cm1

/g) 3848 Expan~lon (mm) I.e ChAtellvr 0.00 Debut de prise (mlnutcs)(VIc:nt) , 124 Rcsistnnc.e en compression : 2 jours 26.5 en N/mm2 7 jours 46.7-

28 jN&rs 61.4 Chtlle:ur d'hydr.ttntion a 41 h (cal/g) 79.0

· ..

Specificntlons P 4l.S RMS-Bl'Nn s~lorl_11BNOR {NL S3:199!>}

3.00 maximum 20.00 .minimum

· · · ·r,.oo ... maxiinum · · · · · · .. · · .. 6.00 maximum

4.00 maxinunn 3.50 maximum

0.10 maximum

1.00 maximum 0.60 maximum

8.00 maximum

2800 10 60

12.5

minimum maximum minimum minimum

42,5 Min. • 62,5 Max.

Tous le~ r~sultats ci -dessus sonl conformes aux spe\litications de Ia Normc Libanaise LIONOR (NL 53: I 9~9) pour llll cim~::11t d~ type Jl42,5 RMS BTNa

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R~sultttls mo)lr.nN des onalys~ chhnltrucs ct des essais phy$iqucs du elmont P 42,5 Sp~ch\1 setnn lu rtOI'me llbanaise LlBNOR (Nl, 53!1999)

Annlyses chimigucs :._ %

Pe.rtc nu feu .,. Sl.Oz · .. . ..

AL10~ .. re,o~

CaO ~

MgO so3

.. K20 ... Nn~O .... ,.i02 -'·'

Mn20~

P20$ -· Cl Total CaO lihre Resldus insoluble

Nn~O ~u. ( Na~O + 0,6SH K~O ) C3S du Cllnk~r

C~A du Clinker

l<:ssni!l physiques ct mccanlque!>

Blaine (cm2ig) Expansion (tnm) l..c Chntelier DebLlt de pri!\e (minutes)(Vical) Rtsistnnce •:n c(tmpt·ession : 2 jofiF:;

Jivr~ durnnt Juin 2012

0.94 20.66

4.79 3.42

65.01 1.22 2.59 0.)3

0.13 0.50 0.05

0.32 0.01

100.00 1.63 0.20 0.34

60.28 7.83

3894 0.00 130 26.4

..

· Spcclflcntions P 42.5 seton LIUNOn CNL 53:J999)

5.00 maximum

4.00 maximum 3.50 maximum

0. I 0 mnximum

4.00 ma.ximum 1.00 ma.x hnum

2800 minimum 10 ma.xirnum 60 minimum t:u minimum

1 en N/mm 7 jourl> 45.2 28 jours 61. t 42,5 Min. - 62,5 Mux.

Chaleur d'hydrnt;1tion a 41 h (cal/g) 79.0 .

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Te:~t sulv~nl ASTM C4S2.

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·. livre durant Juln 2012

Anal):scs chhnlguQs : %

Perle au Ccu = 6.10 Si02 18.66 AL203 "" 4.32 Fe203 2.98 CaO = 63.45 MgO 1.14 S03 = 2. 17 K20 = 0.30 Na20 0.1 1 Ti02 0.43 Mn203 .... 0.04 P205 0.29 Cl 0.01 To \.Ill 100.00

Na2<) cqu, (Na20·l0,6S8K20) 0.31

F.~suis physiques Blaine (cm2/g) 3792 Expansion (mm} I.e Cha1eller 0.0 DC;~but prise {mh\utes)(VicaL) 186 Resistance de com11ression : 2 ,lours . 19.4

c:n N/mm2 7 Jours 37.9 2& jours 52.7

Chaleur d'hydratati<1n a 41Jl (cal/g) 67.0

Sp~c!flcRtlons PA-L 42,5 ... ~cion (N L ~~: 1999)

3.SO Maximum

0.10 Maximum

3000 10 15

12.5

Miuimum Mmdmum Minimum Minimum

42.5 Min. - 62.5 Max.

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PRODUCTAdmix CF 40 is a superplasticizer that can enhance workability of concrete as well as compressive strength by reducing the water demand in the mixture.

PROPERTIESAdmix CF 40 is a synthetic polymer from the family of poly-naphthalene specifically designed for use with hydraulic binders. As a result of its particular chemical structure, flowing concrete is obtained without addition of water.Important water reductions are obtained while concrete keeps the same workability, resulting in reduced permeability and accelerated early strength development.

SCOPE OF USEAdmix CF 40 can be used for all types of cement, in the following areas:• High performance and ultra high performance concrete• Prestressed concrete• High reinforced concrete works• Paving and industrial floor• Ready-mix concrete

HEALTH & SAFETYIn case of frost, the product recovers its properties after progressive thawing and homogenizing by agitation. In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention.

QUALITY STATEMENTAll our products are manufactured to comply with our internal QA/QC program and quality management system to ensure consistency and quality.

APPLICABLE STANDARDApplicable standard: ASTM 494 C Type F.

DOSAGE RATESRange of dosing rates:from 0.5 to 4 kg / 100 kg cement

PACKAGINGAdmix CF 40 is supplied in:Bulk200 and 25 lit. drums

Appearance Specific gravity

Brownish liquid1.155 ± 0.01

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEAdmix CF 40 is a totally miscible in waterAdmix CF 40 can be added to the mixing water.It can also be added into the truck mixers, in which case additional mixing at high speed for at least 2 minutes is required.

DISCLAIMERWhile the company guarantees its products against defective materials, the use and application of these products are made without guarantee since the conditions of their application are beyond its control. It is recommended to verify with the company that the product is suitable for the intended use, and that this Data Sheet version is the latest one. The company may modify it without prior notice. Technical characteristics are listed for guidance only. For more information, please contact the company’s office in your location.

NOTEThe information included on this Technical Data Sheet is the sole property of SODAMCO Holding. The unauthorized disclosure, use, dissemination or copying (either whole or partial) of this data sheet or any information it contains, is prohibited and subject to legal pursuit.

Edition: 08/10-A**Available only in MENA

SUPERPLASTICIZER FOR EARLY STRENGTHAdmix CF 40

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CHARACTERISTICS

STORAGEAdmix CF 40 can be stored up to 1 year from manufacturing date under cover, out of direct sunlight and protected from extreme temperatures.

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PRODUCTAdmix CF 88 R is designed as a multi-purpose superplasticizer. It can be used for moderate to low w/c concrete.This special formulation enables Admix CF 88 R to retain concrete workability for a longer time. It can maintain good mix appearance without segregation or bleeding. At intentionally higher dosages, Admix CF 88 R has the effect of a setting retarder.

PROPERTIES• High workability produced is recommended for congested reinforced structures• Extended setting times allow effective hot • weather concreting• Allows quicker consolidation• Improves surface appearance• No segregation at higher dosages• Improves pumpability• Can be used to gain economy due to possible cement reduction

SCOPE OF USEAdmix CF 88 R is used to ensure that plastic concrete remains workable for more than 1 hour at high temperature. Ideal for construction of dams, locks, road works, architectonic concrete, light or heavy prefabrication, ready-mix concrete, and pumped concrete.

EFFECTS OF OVER DOSINGA severe over dose of Admix CF 88 R will result in the following:• Delay in setting• Slight increase in air content• Higher workability• Higher ultimate strength

In case of over dosage, precautions should be taken not to disturb the surface area. With proper curing, the ultimate strength of the structure should not be adversely affected.

COMPATIBILITYAdmix CF 88 R can be used in all types of portland cement and sulfate resisting cement. For use with other cements contact the company’s technical service department. Admix CF 88 R should be dispensed directly into the mixer and should not be pre-mixed with other admixtures. If other admixtures are to be used in concrete containing Admix CF 88 R, they must be dispensed separately. Consult the company Technical Dept. for advice.

SPECIFICATION CLAUSEAdmix CF 88 R, a retarding, plasticizing concrete admixture is manufactured to the following specification:Admix CF 88 R can be used in all concrete as mentioned at dosage between 300 ml to 1300ml per 100kg of cement in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.

APPLICABLE STANDARDSAdmix CF 88 R complies with:ASTM C 494 – Type D & G.BS 5075 Part 1, BS EN 934, Part 2.

DOSAGETrials should be conducted to determine the optimum dosage of Admix CF 88 R for a particular mixture. A dosage of 300 to 1300 ml per 100 kg of cement is recommended.

The required dosage for a specific job with controlled delay in setting and workability should be determined by in situ trials.

Appearance Color Specific gravity at 20°C Chloride contentAir entrainment

LiquidBrown1.125 ± 0.015 Zero to BS 5057Up to 1% depending on the dosage and mixture proportioning

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USEAdmix CF 88 R is totally miscible in water. It is to be added to the concrete during the mixing cycle at the

same time as the mixing water. No extension to normal mixing time is necessary.

HIGH-RANGE WATER REDUCING/ RETARDING / SUPERPLASTICIZING ADMIXTURE

Admix CF 88 R

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Specific Gravity at 20°C: 1.125 ± 0.015Complying to ASTM C 494 Types D & G.Composition: High molecular weight refined naphthalene derivatives and other refined chemicals.

DISPENSINGIt is preferable that liquid admixtures for concrete should be introduced into a mixer by means of automatic dispensing equipment. Such equipment can be supplied by the company.

PACKAGINGAdmix CF 88 R is supplied in:Bulk, barrels.Storage tanks can be provided for bulk use.

QUALITY STATEMENTAll our products are manufactured to comply with our internal QA/QC program and quality management system to ensure consistency and quality.

HEALTH & SAFETYIn case of frost, the product recovers its properties after progressive thawing and homogenizing by agitation. In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention.

DISCLAIMERWhile the company guarantees its products against defective materials, the use and application of these products are made without guarantee since the conditions of their application are beyond its control. It is recommended to verify with the company that the product is suitable for the intended use, and that this Data Sheet version is the latest one. The company may modify it without prior notice. Technical characteristics are listed for guidance only. For more information, please contact the company’s office in your location.

NOTEThe information included on this Technical Data Sheet is the sole property of SODAMCO Holding. The unauthorized disclosure, use,

Admix CF 88 R

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STORAGEAdmix CF 88 R can be stored up to 1 year from manufacturing date under cover, out of direct sunlight and protected from extreme temperatures.

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