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8/8/2019 The Concrete Society - Portland Cement Concrete http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/the-concrete-society-portland-cement-concrete 1/72 346 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE. (REV 1-8-02) (FA 1-10-02) (7-02) SECTION 346 (Pages 321-346) is deleted and the following substituted: SECTION 346 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE 346-1 Description. Use concrete composed of a mixture of portland cement, aggregate, water, and, where specified, admixtures and pozzolan. Deliver the portland cement concrete to the site of placement in a freshly mixed, unhardened state. Obtain concrete from an approved concrete production facility’s meeting the production and Quality Control (QC) of concrete provisions of this Section and Chapter 9.2 of the Materials Manual – Concrete Production Facilities Guidelines, which may be view at the following URL: http://www11.myflorida.com/statematerialsoffice/OualitySystems/materialsmanual/section92.pdf If the concrete production facility’s approval is suspended, the Contractor is solely responsible to obtain the services of another approved concrete production facility or await the re-approval of the affected concrete production facility prior to the placement of any further concrete on the  project. There will be no changes in the contract time or completion dates. Bear all delay costs and other costs associated with the concrete production facility approval or re-approval. 346-2 Materials. 346-2.1 General: Meet the following requirements: Coarse Aggregate ....................................................................Section 901 Fine Aggregate* ......................................................................Section 902 Portland Cement ......................................................................Section 921 Water .......................................................................................Section 923 Admixtures ..............................................................................Section 924 Pozzolans and Slag ..................................................................Section 929 *Use only silica sand except as provided in 902-5.2.3. Do not use materials containing hard lumps, crusts or frozen matter, or that is contaminated with dissimilar material. 346-2.2 Types of Cement: Unless a specific type of cement is designated elsewhere, use Type I, Type IP, Type IS, Type IP (MS), Type II, or Type III cement in all classes of concrete. Use only the types of cements designated for each environmental condition in structural concrete. A mix design for a more aggressive environment may be substituted for a lower environment condition. TABLE 1 BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES Component Slightly Aggressive Environment Moderately Aggressive Environment Extremely Aggressive Environment Prescast Superstructure and Prestressed Elements Type I, Type II, or Type III Type I or Type III with Fly Ash or Slag, Type IP, Type IS, or Type IP (MS) Type II with Fly Ash or Slag

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346 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE.

(REV 1-8-02) (FA 1-10-02) (7-02)

SECTION 346 (Pages 321-346) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 346

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

346-1 Description.Use concrete composed of a mixture of portland cement, aggregate, water, and, where

specified, admixtures and pozzolan. Deliver the portland cement concrete to the site of placementin a freshly mixed, unhardened state.

Obtain concrete from an approved concrete production facility’s meeting the productionand Quality Control (QC) of concrete provisions of this Section and Chapter 9.2 of the MaterialsManual – Concrete Production Facilities Guidelines, which may be view at the following URL:http://www11.myflorida.com/statematerialsoffice/OualitySystems/materialsmanual/section92.pdf 

If the concrete production facility’s approval is suspended, the Contractor is solely responsible toobtain the services of another approved concrete production facility or await the re-approval of the affected concrete production facility prior to the placement of any further concrete on the project. There will be no changes in the contract time or completion dates. Bear all delay costsand other costs associated with the concrete production facility approval or re-approval.

346-2 Materials.346-2.1 General: Meet the following requirements:

Coarse Aggregate ....................................................................Section 901Fine Aggregate* ......................................................................Section 902Portland Cement ......................................................................Section 921Water .......................................................................................Section 923

Admixtures ..............................................................................Section 924Pozzolans and Slag ..................................................................Section 929*Use only silica sand except as provided in 902-5.2.3.Do not use materials containing hard lumps, crusts or frozen matter, or that is

contaminated with dissimilar material.346-2.2 Types of Cement: Unless a specific type of cement is designated elsewhere, use

Type I, Type IP, Type IS, Type IP (MS), Type II, or Type III cement in all classes of concrete.Use only the types of cements designated for each environmental condition in

structural concrete. A mix design for a more aggressive environment may be substituted for alower environment condition.

TABLE 1

BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURESComponent Slightly Aggressive

EnvironmentModeratelyAggressive

Environment

ExtremelyAggressive

Environment

PrescastSuperstructure and

PrestressedElements

Type I, Type II, or Type III

Type I or Type IIIwith Fly Ash or 

Slag, Type IP, TypeIS, or Type IP (MS)

Type II with FlyAsh or Slag

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TABLE 1

BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURES

Component Slightly AggressiveEnvironment

ModeratelyAggressive

Environment

ExtremelyAggressive

Environment

C.I.P.Superstructure Slabs

and Barriers

Type I or Type II Type I with Fly Ashor Slag, Type IP,

Type IS, or Type IP(MS)

Type II with FlyAsh or Slag

BRIDGE SUBSTRUCTURE, DRAINAGE STRUCTURES AND OTHER STRUCTURES

Component Slightly AggressiveEnvironment

ModeratelyAggressive

Environment

ExtremelyAggressive

Environment

All StructureComponents

Type I, Type II, or Type III

Type I with Fly Ashor Slag, Type IP,

Type IP (MS), or Type IS

Type II with FlyAsh or Slag

346-2.3 Pozzolans and Slag: Use as desired, on an equal weight replacement basis, flyash, silica fume, metakaolin, other pozzolans, and slag materials as a cement replacement in allclasses of concrete, with the following limitations:

(1) Mass Concrete:a. Fly Ash - ensure that the quantity of cement replaced with fly ash is

18% to 50% by weight. b. Slag - ensure that the quantity of cement replaced with slag is 50% to

70% by weight. Ensure that slag is 50% to 55% of total cementitious content by mass of totalcementitious materials when used in combination of silica fume and/or metakaolin.

(2) Drilled Shaft:a. Fly Ash - ensure that the quantity of cement replaced with fly ash is

33% to 37% by weight. b. Slag - ensure that the quantity of cement replaced with slag is 58% to

62% by weight.(3) For all other concrete uses not covered in (1) and (2) above,

a. Fly Ash - ensure that the quantity of cement replaced with fly ash is18% to 22% by weight.

 b. Slag - ensure that the quantity cement replaced with slag is 25% to70% for Slightly and Moderately Aggressive environments, and 50% to 70% by weight whenused in extremely aggressive environments. Ensure that slag is 50% to 55% of total cementitiouscontent by weight of total cementitious materials when used in combination of silica fume and/or 

metakaolin.(4) Type IP (MS): Ensure that the quantity of cement replaced with Type IP (MS)

is in the range of 15% to 40% by weight.(5) Silica Fume and Metakaolin:

a. Cure in accordance with the silica fume or metakaolin manufacturer’srecommendation.

 b. Silica Fume - ensure that the quantity of cement replaced with silicafume is 7% to 9% by weight. Use high range water reducing admixtures in concrete mixesincorporating silica fume.

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c. Metakaolin - ensure that the quantity of cement replaced withmetakaolin is 8% to 12% by weight, and may require a high range water reducing admixture.

346-2.4 Coarse Aggregate Gradation: Produce all concrete using Size No. 57 or Size No. 67 coarse aggregate. With the Engineer’s approval, Size No. 8 or Size No. 89 may be usedeither alone or blended with Size No. 57 or Size No. 67. The Engineer will consider requests for approval of other gradation individually. Submit sufficient statistical data to establish production

quality and uniformity of the subject aggregates, and establish the quality and uniformity of theresultant concrete. Furnish aggregate gradations sized larger that nominal maximum size 1.5 inch[37.5 mm] as two components. Ensure the maximum coarse aggregate size does not violate thereinforcement spacing provisions given for reinforced concrete in the AASHTO StandardSpecifications for Highway Bridges.

346-2.5 Admixtures Requirements:

346-2.5.1 Chemical Admixtures: Use water-reducing admixture, Type A, or water-reducing and retarding admixture, Type D, that meets the requirements of ASTM C 494[ASTM C 494M]. Use in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended dosage rate.

The Engineer may approve the use of other admixtures. The Engineer will require the Contractor to submit statistical evidence supporting successful laboratory andfield trial mixes which demonstrate improved concrete quality or handling characteristics.

Do not use chemical admixtures or additives containing calcium chloride(either in the raw materials or introduced during the manufacturing process) in reinforcedconcrete.

346-2.5.2 Air Entrainment Admixtures: Use an air entraining admixture in allconcrete mixes except counterweight concrete. Establish dosage rates of air entrainmentadmixtures by trial mixes, and adjust them based on field conditions to produce workableconcrete with the required air content as shown in Table 2.

346-2.5.3 High Range Water Reducing Admixtures: Use high range water reducing admixtures in concrete mixes incorporating silica fume or metakaolin. Use as desired anapproved High Range Water Reducer (HRWR) admixture, either Type F or Type G, except for concrete used in drilled shafts.

Perform all testing for plastic concrete properties after the HRWR has

 been added to the concrete mix.346-2.5.4 Corrosion Inhibitor Admixture: Use only with concrete containing

Type II cement, Class F fly ash or slag, and a water reducing retardant admixture. Type D, tonormalize the setting time of concrete. Ensure that all admixtures are compatible with thecorrosion inhibitor admixture.

346-3 Classification, Strength, Slump, and Air Content.346-3.1 General: The separate classifications of concrete covered by this Section are

designated as Class I, Class II, Class III, Class IV, Class V, and Class VI. Strength, slump, and air content of each class are specified in Table 2:

TABLE 2

Class of ConcreteSpecified Minimum

Strength (28-day) (psi)[(MPa)]

Target Slump (inches)[(mm)](c)

Air Content Range (%)

STUCTURAL CONCRETE

I (Pavement) 3,000 [21] 2 [50] 1 to 6I (Special)(a) 3,000 [21] 3 [75] (b) 1 to 6

II (a) 3,400 [23] 3 [75] (b) 1 to 6II (Bridge Deck) 4,500 [31] 3 [75] (b) 1 to 6

III 5,000 [35] 3 [75] (b) 1 to 6

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TABLE 2

Class of ConcreteSpecified Minimum

Strength (28-day) (psi)[(MPa)]

Target Slump (inches)[(mm)](c)

Air Content Range (%)

III (Seal) 3,000 [21] 8 [200] 1 to 6IV 5,500 [38] 3 [75] (b) 1 to 6

IV (Drilled Shaft) 4,000 [28] 8 [200] 0 to 6V (Special) 6,000 [41] 3 [75] (b) (d) 1 to 5

V 6,500 [45] 3 [75] (b) 1 to 5VI 8,500 [59] 3 [75] (b) 1 to 5

(a) For precast drainage products that are manufactured at the precast plant theContractor is permitted to use concrete meeting the requirements of ASTM C 478 [ASTM C478M] 4,000 psi [30 MPa] in lieu of Class I or Class II concrete. Apply the chloride contentlimits specified in 346-4.2 to all precast or cast-in-place box culverts.

(b) The Engineer may allow higher target slump, not to exceed 7 inches [180mm], when a Type F or Type G admixtures is used.

(c) The Engineer may approve a reduction in the target slump for slip-formed or 

 prestressed elements.(d) When the use of silica fume or metakaolin is required as a pozzolan in Class

V (Special) concrete, ensure that the concrete does not exceed a permeability of 1,000 coulombsat 28-days when tested per AASHTO T 277. Submit 2, 4-inch [102 mm] diameter by 8 inch [203mm] length cylindrical test specimens to the Engineer for permeability testing before mix designapproval. The permeability of the concrete will be taken as the average of two tests, one test per cylinder.

346-3.2 Drilled Shaft Concrete: When drilled shaft concrete is placed in any wet shaft, provide concrete in accordance with the following specified slump loss requirements. Whenconcrete is placed in a dry excavation, do not test for slump loss, except where a temporaryremovable casing is to be used.

Ensure that drilled shaft concrete has a slump between 7 inches and 9 inches [175

mm and 225 mm] when placed and maintains a slump of 4 inches [100 mm] or more throughoutthe drilled shaft concrete elapsed time. Ensure that the slump loss is gradual as evidenced byslump loss tests described below. The concrete elapsed time is the sum of the mixing and transittime, the placement time and the time required for removal of any temporary casing that causes or could cause the concrete to flow into the space previously occupied by the temporary casing.

Provide slump loss tests before drilled shaft concrete operations begin,demonstrating that the drilled shaft concrete maintains a slump of at least 4 inches [100 mm]throughout the concrete elapsed time. Inform the Engineer at least 48 hours before performingsuch tests. Perform slump loss testing of the drilled shaft mix using a laboratory acceptable to theEngineer meeting the requirements of 6-9.

Perform the following procedures for slump loss tests:(1) Prepare the mix for the slump loss test at a temperature consistent

with the highest ambient and concrete temperatures expected during actual concrete placement.Obtain the Engineer’s approval of the test temperature.

(2) Ensure that the mix is at least 3 yd3 [2.3 m3] and is mixed in a mixer truck.

(3) After initial mixing, determine the slump, concrete temperature,ambient temperature and air content. Ensure that the concrete properties are within the requiredspecification limits.

(4) Mix the concrete intermittently for 30 seconds every five minutes atthe mixing speed of the mixer.

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(5) Determine slump, concrete temperature, ambient temperature and air content at 30 minute intervals until the slump is 4 inches [100 mm] or less. Remix the mix for oneminute at the mixing speed of the mixer before these tests are run.

(6) Begin all elapsed times when water is initially introduced into themix.

(7) Ensure that the concrete maintains a slump of at least 4 inches [100

mm] for the anticipated elapsed time.(8) Obtain the Engineer’s approval of slump loss test results in terms of 

elapsed time before concrete placements.346-3.3 Mass Concrete: When mass concrete is designated in the Contract Documents,

[provide an analysis of the anticipated thermal developments in the mass concrete elements for allexpected project temperature ranges using the proposed mix design, casting procedures, andmaterials. Use a Specialty Engineer following the procedure outlined in Section 207 of the ACIManual of Concrete Practice to formulate, implement, administer and monitor a temperaturecontrol plan, making adjustments as necessary to ensure compliance with the ContractDocuments. Describe the measures and procedures intended for use to maintain a temperaturedifferential of 35°F [20°C] or less between the interior core center and exterior surface(s) of thedesignated mass concrete elements during curing. Submit both the mass concrete mix design and

the proposed mass concrete plan to monitor and control the temperature differential to theEngineer for acceptance. The Engineer will review the submittal for acceptance within tenworking days of receipt. Provide temperature monitoring devices to record temperaturedevelopment between the interior core center and exterior surface(s) of the elements inaccordance with the accepted mass concrete plan. Read the monitoring devices and record thereadings at intervals no greater than 6-hours beginning when the mass concrete placement iscomplete and continuing until the maximum temperature differential (not maximum temperature)is reached and a decreasing temperature differential is confirmed. Furnish a copy of alltemperature readings to the Engineer. If the 35°F [20°C] differential has been exceeded, takeimmediate action, as directed by the Specialty Engineer, to retard further growth of thetemperature differential. Use a Specialty Engineer to revise the previously accepted plan to ensurecompliance on future placements. Do not place any mass concrete until the Engineer has accepted

the mass concrete plans. When mass concrete temperature differentials are exceeded provide allanalyses and test results deemed necessary by the Engineer for determining the structuralintegrity and durability of the mass concrete element, to the satisfaction of the Engineer. TheDepartment will make no compensation, either monetary or time, for the analyses or tests or anyimpacts upon the project.

346-4 Composition of Concrete.346-4.1 Master Proportion Table: Proportion the materials used to produce the various

classes of concrete in accordance with Table 3:

TABLE 3

Class of Concrete Minimum Total Cementitious

Materials Content lb/yd3 [kg/m3]

*Maximum Water Cementitious

Materials Ratio lb/lb [kg/kg]

I (Pavement) 508 [300] 0.50

I (Special) 508 [300] 0.50

II 564 [335] 0.49

II (Bridge Deck) 6ll [365] 0.44

III 611 [365] 0.44

III (Seal) 611 [365] 0.52

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TABLE 3

Class of Concrete Minimum Total CementitiousMaterials Content lb/yd3 

[kg/m3]

*Maximum Water CementitiousMaterials Ratio lb/lb [kg/kg]

IV 658 [390] 0.41

IV (Drilled Shaft) 658 [390] 0.41

V (Special) 752 [445] 0.37**

V 752 [445] 0.37**

VI 752 [445] 0.37*The calculation of the water to cementitious materials ratio (w/cm) is based on the total cementitious materialincluding silica fume, slag, fly ash or metakaolin.**When the use of silica fume or metakaolin is required as a pozzolan, the maximum water cementitious material ratiowill be 0.35.

346-4.2 Chloride Content Limits for Concrete Construction:

346-4.2.1 General: Use the following maximum chloride content limits for theconcrete application shown:

Table 4Maximum Allowable 

Chloride Content lb/yd3 [kg/m3] Application 

Production  Mix Design

  Non Reinforced Concrete N/A N/AReinforced Concrete that does not require Type II cement plusslag or pozzolan(s)

0.70 [0.42] 0.64 [0.38]

All applications that require Type II cement plus pozzolan(s) 0.40 [0.24] 0.34 [0.20]Prestressed Concrete 0.40 [0.24] 0.34 [0.20]

Determine the chloride content as the average of three tests on samplestaken from the concrete. Ensure that the range of results of the three tests does not exceed achloride content of 0.08 lb/yd3 [0.05 kg/m3] of concrete. When test results are outside of theallowable range, run an additional three tests until the test results are within the allowable range.The Contractor may obtain samples from representative concrete cylinders or cores tested for compressive strength. If the cylinders or cores have been exposed to salt or aggressiveenvironment, discard the outer 1 inch [25 mm] surface of the sample.

346-4.2.2 Sampling and Testing: Determine the chloride content in accordancewith FM 5-516 within two weeks of sampling.

(1) For all concrete requiring Type II cement with pozzolan(s) or slagand prestressed concrete, determine the chloride content on a frequency that is in accordance withthese Specifications and the following procedures:

(a) When the chloride content is 0.25 lb/yd3 [0.15 k/m3] or less,determine chloride content at a frequency of not less than one for every four weeks of productionas long as the test results remain at or below 0.25 lb/yd3 [0.15 kg/m3]. As an exception to theaforementioned testing frequency, when eight consecutive tests show chloride content 0.25 lb/yd3 [0.15 kg/m3], the Engineer may reduce the frequency to not less than one every eight weeks of  production.

(b) When the chloride content is greater that 0.25 lb/yd3 [0.15k/m3] and less than or equal to 0.33 lb/yd3 [0.20 kg/m3], determine chloride content at a frequencyof not less than one for every two weeks of production, as long as the values remain at or below0.33 lb/yd3 [0.20 kg/m3].

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(c) When the chloride content is greater than 0.33 lb/yd3 [0.20kg/m3], make subsequent chloride content tests for each day’s production.

(2) For all reinforced concrete other than concrete requiring Type IIcement with slag or pozzolan(s) and prestressed concrete, determine the chloride content on afrequency of not less than one test every four weeks. As an exception to the aforementionedtesting frequency, when eight consecutive chloride content determinations are below 0.40 lb/yd3 

[0.24 kg/m3] of concrete, the Engineer may reduce the frequency to not less than one every eightweeks of production.

For any case listed above, when the source of any concretecomponent material, including admixtures, is changed, determine the chloride contentimmediately.

Test results obtained at the frequency provided above representthe chloride content of all concrete placed subsequent to the proceeding test for the determinationof chloride content.

346-4.2.3 Certification: Determine the chloride content, and certify the testresults of chloride determinations to the Department. Include in the certification all pertinent datarequired by the Department. The Department will require properly executed certificationsshowing the chloride content within the required limits for acceptance of all concrete produced in

accordance with these Specifications.346-4.2.4 Control Level for Corrective Action: If the test results indicate that

the chloride level is greater than the following limits, suspend concrete production untilimplementing corrective measures acceptable to the Engineer.

(1) Chloride content of 0.65 lb/yd3 [0.39 kg/m3] or greater for reinforcedconcrete that does not require Type II cement plus slag or pozzolan(s).

(2) Chloride content of 0.35 lb/yd3 [0.21 kg/m3] or greater for prestressedconcrete and all applications that require Type II cement with slag or pozzolan(s).

The Engineer will reject the concrete exceeding the maximumallowable chloride content limits shown in 346-4.2.1.

346-5 Sampling and Testing Methods.

Perform concrete sampling and testing in accordance with the following methods:

Table 5

Description Method

Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete ASTM C 143 [ASTM C 143M]

Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the PressureMethod*

ASTM C 231

Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the VolumetricMethod*

ASTM C 173 [ASTM C 173M]

Making and Curing Test Specimens in the Field ASTM C 31 [ASTM C 31M]

Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens ASTM C 39 [ASTM C 39M]

Obtaining and Testing Drilled Core and Sawed Beams of Concrete

ASTM C 42 [ASTM C 42M]

Early sampling of fresh concrete from revolving drum truck mixers or agitators

FM 5-501

Low Levels of Chloride in Concrete and Raw Materials FM 5-516

Density (Unit Weight), Yield and Air Content ASTM C 138 [ASTM C 138M]

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Table 5

Description Method

Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete ASTM C 143 [ASTM C 143M]

(Gravimetric) of Concrete

Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete ASTM C 1064 [ASTM C 1064M]

Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete ASTM C 172

*Use the same type of meter for QC tests as the Department uses for verification testing. Where selecting pressure typemeters, use an aggregate correction factor determined by the concrete producer for each mix design to be tested. Recordand certify test results for correction factors for each type of aggregate at the  concrete production facility. 

346-6 Quality Control.346-6.1 General: Develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP) as specified in 6-8. Assume

responsibility for meeting the requirements of the approved QCP and Contract Documents.Ensure the QCP includes the necessary requirements to control the quality of the concrete between the point of delivery at the site and the final placement.

Quality Control (QC) activities are performed by the Contractor to ensurematerials, methods, techniques, personnel, procedures and processes utilized during productionmeet the specified requirements.

Accept responsibility for performing QC inspections of all phases of work ensuring all materials and workmanship incorporated into the product meets the requirements of the Contract Documents.

When concrete plastic properties (slump, air content and temperature) could besignificantly affected by handling between the point of delivery and the point of final placement,including the use of pumps, conveyor belts, troughs, chutes, barge transport or other means.Provide in the QCP provisions to sample the plastic concrete for all testing at the point of final placement, as a minimum.

Ensure the QCP includes any anticipated requirements for adjusting the concrete

at the placement site. Include the testing procedures that will be implemented to control thequality of the concrete and ensure that concrete placed is within the target range. Also, include provisions for the addition of water to concrete delivered to the placement site at designated levelareas, to ensure the allowable amount of water stated on the concrete delivery ticket or themaximum water/cementitious ration on the approve design mix are not exceeded. Ensure theanticipated ranges of job site water additions are described and the proposed methods of measuring water for concrete adjustments are included.

Failure to meet the requirements of this Specification or the QCP willautomatically void that portion of the QCP. To obtain QCP re-approval, implement correctiveactions as approved by the Engineer. The Engineer may allow the Contractor to continue anyongoing concrete placement but the Engineer will not accept concrete for any new placementuntil the QCP reapproval is given by the Engineer.

346-6.2 Concrete Design Mix: Provide concrete that has been produced in accordancewith a Department approved design mix.

Do not place concretes of different compositions such that the plastic concretesmay combine, except where the plans require concrete both with and without silica fume,metakaolin or calcium nitrite in a continuous placement. Produce these concretes using twoseparate design mixes. For example, designate the mix with calcium nitrite as the original mixand the mix without calcium nitrite as the redesigned mix. Ensure that both mixes contain thesame cement, fly ash or slag, coarse and fine aggregates and compatible admixtures. Submit bothmixes for approval as separate mix designs, both meeting all requirements of this Section. Ensure

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that the redesigned mix exhibits plastic and hardened qualities which are additionally approved by the Engineer as suitable for placement with the original mix. The Engineer will approve theredesigned mix for commingling with the original mix and for a specific project application only.Alternately, place a construction joint at the location of the change in concretes.

346-6.2.1 Material Substitutions: Material sources may be substituted within anapproved base mix design provided that the materials are the same type, with similar chemical

and physical properties and are from an approved source. Obtain the Department’s approval for any material substitutions before beginning concrete placement. Provide a new base mix designfor any cementitious material or admixture substitution. The Department may take up to fiveworking days to review any material substitution request.

For every material substitution made, perform testing for chlorides andensure compliance with 346-4.2.

Ensure the substituted mix meets the theoretical yield requirements, doesnot exceed the maximum water to cementitious materials ratio, and the cement content equals or exceeds, the approved base mix design.

The Department may require a single 3.0 yd3 [2.3 m3] minimum test batch at the approved concrete production facility to demonstrate that the plastic properties of theadjusted mix design is within the slump and air tolerances provided in Table 2 and the theoretical

unit weight of the proposed mix design will be within 2.0 lbs/ft3 [35 kg/m3] of the originally mixdesign. Approved adjusted mixes may be transferred.

At any time if the Engineer determines that unsatisfactory results areobtained during production, return to the originally approved base mix design or obtain approvalof a new mix design.

346-6.3 Delivery Certification: Ensure that a delivery ticket is furnished with each batchof concrete before unloading at the placement site. Ensure that the materials and quantitiesincorporated into the batch of concrete are recorded on the delivery ticket. Provide the followinginformation on the delivery ticket:

(1) Arrival time at job site(2) Time that concrete mix has been completely discharged(3) Number of revolutions upon arrival at the job site

(4) Total gallons [liters] of water added at the job site(5) Additional mixing revolutions when water is added(6) Total number of revolutions at mixing and agitating speed.

Ensure the batcher responsible for production of the batch of concrete signs thedelivery ticket, certifying the batch of concrete was produced in accordance with the ContractDocuments.

Sign the delivery ticket certifying that the maximum specified water tocementitious materials ratio was not exceeded due to any job site adjustments to the batch of concrete, and that the batch of concrete was delivered and placed in accordance with the ContractDocuments.

346-6.4 Tolerances: Meet the following tolerances from target values for plastic concrete properties specified in 346-3.1:

Table 6

Property Tolerance

Slump (Non-Drilled Shaft Concrete) ± 1.5 inch [± 40 mm]Slump (Drilled Shaft Concrete) ± 1 inch [± 25 mm]

Air Content As shown in the range in Table 2

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Reject concrete with slump exceeding the above tolerances or air contentexceeding the ranges in Table 2. Do not allow concrete to remain in a transporting vehicle toreduce slump. Water may be added in accordance with the approved QCP.

If the slump of non-drilled shaft concrete varies from the target value in excess of 0.75 inch [20 mm] (1 inch [25 mm] for concrete containing HRWR), immediately adjust theconcrete mixture to correct the slump of succeeding batches. The Engineer will allow a

reasonable time for adjustment, taking into consideration trucks already in route from theconcrete production facility. If the Contractor does not implement adjustments at the earliest possible time, the Engineer will reject the concrete and terminate further production until theContractor makes corrections.

346-7 Mixing and Delivering Concrete.346-7.1 General Requirements: Operate all concrete mixers at speeds and volumes per 

the manufacturer’s design or recommendation as stipulated on the mixer rating plate.346-7.2 Transit Mixing: When water is added at the job site, mix the concrete 30

additional mixing revolutions. When mixing for the purpose of adjusting consistency, do notallow the total number of revolutions at mixing speed to exceed 160. Discharge all concrete fromtruck mixers before total drum revolutions exceeds 300.

346-7.3 Mixing at the Site: Use a mixer of sufficient capacity to prevent delays that may be detrimental to the quality of the work. Ensure that the accuracy of batching equipment is inaccordance with requirements of this Section.

346-7.4 Concreting in Cold Weather: Do not mix concrete when the air temperature is below 45°F [7°C] and falling. The Contractor may mix and place concrete when the air temperature in the shade, and away from artificial heat, is above 40°F [4°C] and rising. Do notheat aggregates or use salts to reduce the freezing temperature. Protect the fresh concrete fromfreezing until the concrete reaches a minimum compressive strength of 1,500 psi [10 MPa]. Donot apply this requirement where concrete is to be heat cured.

346-7.5 Concreting in Hot Weather: Hot weather concreting is defined as the production, placing and curing of concrete when the concrete temperature at placing exceeds85°F [30°C] but is less than 100°F [40°C].

Unless the specified hot weather concreting measures are in effect, rejectconcrete exceeding 85°F [30°C] at the time of placement. Regardless of special measures taken,reject concrete exceeding 100°F [40°C]. Predict the concrete temperatures at placement time andimplement hot weather measures to avoid production shutdown.

346-7.6 Transit Time: Ensure compliance with the following maximum allowable time between the initial introduction of water into the mix and depositing the concrete in place:

Table 7

  Non-Agitator Trucks Agitator Trucks

45 minutes 60 minutes75 minutes* 90 minutes*

*When a water reducing and retarding admixture (Type D or Type G) is used.

346-7.7 Adding Water To Concrete at the Placement Site: Perform an initial slump before the addition of water at the job site. After adjusting the slump, perform a test to confirmthat the slump of the concrete is within the target range. If the slump exceeds the target range butis within the tolerance range, that load may be accepted, but water added at the site will bereduced to maintain a slump within the target range on successive loads. Confirm with another test that the next load is within the target range after the addition of water at the placement site.Repeated incidents of concrete being placed outside the target range will result in revocation of 

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that portion of the QCP. No concrete represented by plastic test results outside of the tolerancerange will be accepted for placement.

346-7.8 Sample Location: Where concrete buckets are used to discharge concretedirectly into the forms at the point of final placement or into the hopper of a tremie pipe, allsamples will be obtained from the discharge of the bucket; except where the concrete isdischarged directly from the mixer into the bucket, with a minimal lapse of time before discharge

of the bucket, all samples may be obtained from the discharge of the mixer if identified in theQCP.

Where concrete is placed in a drilled shaft or other element using a tremie pipeand a concrete pump, all QC and verification samples will be obtained from the discharge of the pump line at the location of the tremie hopper. Obtain comparative samples for use in controllingthe mix from the discharge of the mixer delivering concrete to the pump to confirm that the plastic properties are within the tolerance range.

Where a concrete pump is used to deposit concrete directly into a drilled shaftwhich is a wet excavation without the use of a tremie, ensure the discharge end of the pump lineremains immersed in the concrete at all times after starting concrete placement, and the following procedures is followed:

a. Obtain initial samples from the discharge of the pump line using the

full length of pump line which will be required to start the placement. Ensure the plastic properties of the concrete sampled from the discharge of the pump line are within the targetrange. Obtain comparative initial samples from the discharge of the mixer delivering concrete tothe pump in order to control the plastic properties of the mix.

 b. Obtain all other samples from the discharge of the mixer deliveringconcrete to the pump. Ensure the plastic properties of the concrete being delivered to the pumpare within the allowable tolerance, except when necessary and approved by the Engineer and baseon comparative testing, to provide concrete meeting the Specification requirements at the end of the pump line.

346-8 Plastic Concrete Sampling and Testing.QC tests include water to cementitious ratio calculation, air content, temperature, slump,

compressive strength cylinders, and may include plastic unit weight. Perform plastic concretetests on the initial delivery of each concrete design mix each day. Ensure QC technicians meetingthe requirements of 105-2 are present and performing test throughout the placement operation.Ensure one technician is present and performing test throughout the placement operation at each placement site. Ensure all equipment utilized meets this Specification. Do not proceed with the placement operation until the delivered concrete complies with plastic properties specified. After  placement begins, perform QC tests to ensure compliance with Specification requirements oneach LOT of concrete. Reject non-complying loads which cannot be adjusted at the job site.Ensure that corrections are made on subsequent loads.

Furnish sufficient concrete of each design mix as required by the Engineer for verification testing. When the Engineer’s verification tests results do not compare with the QC plastic properties tests results do not compare with the QC plastic properties tests results, within

the limits defined by the Independent Assurance (IA) checklist comparison criteria, disposition of the concrete will be at the option of the Contractor.

If a QC test fails, reject the remainder of that load, terminate the LOT, and notify theEngineer. Make cylinders representing that LOT from the same sample of concrete.

Following termination of a LOT, re-initiate initial plastic properties tests until such timeas the water to cementitious materials ratio, air content, temperature and slump comply with theSpecification requirements. Initiate a new LOT once the testing indicates compliance withSpecification requirements.

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When three consecutive LOTs, or when five LOTs in two days of production of the samedesign mix are outside the specified tolerances, suspend production. Make the necessary revisionsto concrete operations and increase the frequency of QC testing in the QCP to bring the concretewithin allowable tolerances. Obtain the Engineer’s approval of the revisions before resuming production. After production resumes, obtain the Engineer’s approval before returning to thenormal frequency of QC testing.

If concrete placement stops for more than 90 minutes, perform initial plastic propertiestesting on the next batch and continue the LOT. Cylinders cast for that LOT will represent theentire LOT.

The Department may perform discretionary verification testing at any time to evaluate theQC of the concrete. The comparison between the discretionary verification testing and the QCtesting is identified in the IA checklist criteria. When a test does not compare, the Contractor willrevise the QCP as deemed necessary by the Engineer. The Department reserves the right to notifythe IA to review the testing procedures and equipment.

346-9 Acceptance Sampling and Testing.346-9.1 General: Perform plastic properties test as per 346-8 and cast a set of three 6

inch x 12 inch [150 mm x 300 mm] QC cylinders for each LOT of structural concrete

incorporated into the project. Take these acceptance samples randomly for each LOT asdetermined by a random number generator. The Department will independently perform plastic properties test and cast a set of verification cylinders from a separate sample from the same loadof concrete as the Contractor’s QC sample. For each LOT verified by the Department, cast oneadditional cylinder from the same sample, and identify it as the QC “hold” cylinder. TheDepartment will also cast one additional “hold” cylinder from each verification sample. Allcylinders will be initially cured in the same curing facility. Transport the QC cylinders to thetesting laboratory in the same time period the Department transports the verification cylinders.

Test the QC samples for compressive strength at the age of 28-days in alaboratory meeting and maintaining at all times the qualification requirements listed in 6-9.

The Engineer will compare the average 28-day compressive strength of the QCcylinders to the average 28-day compressive strength of the verification cylinders for that LOT.

QC and verification test laboratories will provide the Engineer with the compressive strength testresults on the first working day after testing and place this information into the Department’ssample tracking database within three working days. If the averages of the 28-day compressivestrength compare within 750 psi [5.2 MPa], the QC data is verified. If the verification and QC donot compare, the Engineer will initiate a resolution procedure in accordance with 346-9.5.

346-9.2 Sampling Frequency for Quality Control Tests:

As a minimum, sample and test concrete of each design mix for water tocementitious ratio, air content, temperature, slump and compressive strength in accordance withTable 8. The Engineer will randomly verify one of every four consecutive LOTs of each designmix based on a random number generator, and may perform additional discretionary verificationtests.

Table 8Class Concrete Maximum LOT Size

I (Pavement) one lane mile [1.5 lane km] or one day’s production, whichever is less

I (Special) 150 yd3 [125 m3] or one day’s production,whichever is less

II, II (Bridge Deck), III, IV, IV (Drilled Shaft),V (Special), V, VI

50 yd3 [40 m3], or one day’s production,whichever is less

III (Seal) Each Seal placement

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 346-9.2.1 Reduced Frequency for Acceptance Tests: For all structural concrete

except Class I and III (Seal), if the previous 15 consecutive strength test results of the samedesign mix produced at the same concrete production facility, on a given Contract have all beenverified and have attained an average strength greater than 2 standard deviations above thespecified minimum, then the maximum LOT size will be increased to 100 yd3 [80 m3].

The average of 15 consecutive breaks can be established based onhistorical data from the previous project. The data must also represent the same prime/subcontractor. The last test from the previous job must be within the last 60 calendar days.Test data must be from a laboratory meeting the requirements of 6-9.

The average of 15 consecutive breaks can also be established by asuccession of samples on the current project. Only one sample can be taken from each LOT.

If at any time a strength test is not verified and/or the average strength of the previous 15 consecutive samples is less than the specified minimum plus 2 standarddeviations, the maximum LOT size will return to 50 yd3 [40 m3]. The maximum LOT size willremain 50 yd3 [40 m3] until the thresholds listed above are achieved.

346-9.3 Strength Test Definition: The strength test of a LOT is defined as the averageof the compressive strength tests of three cylinders cast from the same sample of concrete from

the LOT.346-9.4 Acceptance of Hardened Concrete: Hardened concrete will be accepted or 

rejected on the basis of strength test results as defined in 346-9.3. Do not discard a cylinder strength test result based on low strength (strength below the specified minimum strength as per the provisions of 346-3 and 346-9). When QC strength test results are verified, the Engineer willaccept the concrete based on QC test results. The Engineer will accept at full pay only LOTs of concrete represented by strength test results which equal or exceed the respective specifiedminimum strength.

When one of the three QC cylinders from non-verified LOT is lost, damaged or destroyed, determination for compress strength will be made by averaging the remaining twocylinders and payment for that LOT of concrete will be reduced by 10%.

When more than one QC cylinder from a non-verified LOT is lost, damaged or 

destroyed, the Contractor, at the discretion of the Engineer, will core the structure at no cost to theDepartment to determine if the LOT of concrete meets the minimum compressive strengthrequirements. In addition, no payment will be made for this LOT of concrete.

When QC compressive strength test results are not verified, the resolution procedure will be used to accept or reject the concrete.

346-9.5 Resolution Procedure: The Department may initiate an IA review of samplingand testing methods. The resolution procedure may consist of, but need not be limited to, areview of sampling and testing of fresh concrete, calculation of water cementitious materialsratio, handling of cylinders, curing procedures and compressive strength testing. Cores of thehardened concrete may be required. The Engineer will ensure that the QC and verification “hold”cylinders are tested within 7 days of the 28-day strength tests. The following acceptance procedure will apply.

When the Department determines that either the QC or verification strength testresults are in error, the concrete will be accepted based only on the strength test results deemed bythe Department to be the most accurate. When the verification strength test results are deemed to be the most accurate, the verification strength test results will represent the four consecutiveLOTs, and the Contractor will pay for the resolution testing. When the QC strength test results aredeemed to be the most accurate, the QC strength test results will represent the four consecutiveLOTs and the Department will pay for the resolution testing.

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When the Department cannot determine that either the QC or verificationstrength test results are in error, the concrete represented by the four consecutive LOTs will beevaluated based on the results of the resolution investigation.

If the Department finds deficiencies based on the Contractor’s QCP, the Engineer may suspend that part of the QCP. When the QCP is suspended, submit corrective actions for approval of the Engineer. The Engineer may take up to five working days to review corrective

actions to the QCP. The Engineer will not allow changes to Contract Time or completion dates.Incur all delay costs and other costs associated with QCP suspension and re-approval.

346-10 Investigation of Low Strength Concrete for Structural Adequacy.346-10.1 General: When a concrete acceptance strength test result falls more than 10%

or 500 psi [3.5 MPa] below the specified minimum strength, whichever is the lesser deviationfrom the specified minimum strength, and the Department determines that an investigation isnecessary, make an investigation into the structural adequacy of the LOT of concrete represented by that acceptance strength test result at no additional expense to the Department. The Engineer may also require the Contractor to perform additional strength testing as necessary to determinestructural adequacy of the concrete.

Furnish either a structural analysis performed by a Specialty Engineer to

establish strength adequacy or drilled core samples as specified in 346-10.3 to determine the in- place strength of the LOT of concrete in question at no additional expense to the Department.Obtain the Engineers approval before taking any core samples. Core strength test results obtainedfrom the structure will be accepted by both the Contractor and the Department as the in-placestrength of the LOT of concrete in question. The core strength test results will be final and used inlieu of the cylinder strength test results for determination of structural adequacy and any payadjustment. The Department will calculate the strength value to be the average of the compressivestrengths of the three individual cores and this will be accepted as the actual measured value.

346-10.2 Determination of Structural Adequacy: If the core strength test results areless than 10% below the specified minimum strength, and this deviation from the specifiedminimum strength does not exceed 500 psi [3.5 MPa], consider the concrete represented by thecores structurally adequate. If the core strength test results are more than 10% or 500 psi [3.5

MPa] below the specified minimum strength, whichever is the lesser deviation from the specifiedminimum strength, the Department will consider the concrete represented by the coresstructurally questionable. Submit a structural analysis performed by a Specialty Engineer. If theresults of the structural analysis, approved by the Department, indicates adequate strength toserve its intended purpose with adequate durability, the Contractor may leave the concrete in place subject to the requirements of 346-11, otherwise, remove and replace the LOT of concretein question at no additional expense to the Department.

346-10.3 Coring for Determination of Structural Adequacy: Furnish three undamagedcore samples taken from the same approximate location as where the structural questionableconcrete represented by the low strength concrete test cylinders was placed. Select the location of the drilled cores so that the structure is not impaired and does not sustain permanent damage after repairing the core holes. Obtain the approval of the Engineer to core, and of the core location

 prior to drilling.346-10.4 Core Conditioning and Testing: The Department will test the cores in

accordance with ASTM C 42 [ASTM C 42M].

346-11 Pay Adjustments for Low Strength Concrete.346-11.1 General: Any LOT of concrete failing to meet the specified minimum strength

as defined in 346-3, 346-9, 346-10 and satisfactorily meeting all other requirements of theContract Documents, including structural adequacy, the Engineer will individually reduce the price of each low strength LOT in accordance with this Section.

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  346-11.2 Basis for Pay Adjustments: When an acceptance strength test result falls morethan 10% or 500 psi [3.5 MPa] below the specified minimum strength, whichever is the lesser deviation from the specified minimum strength, core samples may be obtained from therespective LOT of concrete represented by the low acceptance strength test result for determining pay adjustments.

When the Contractor submits acceptable core samples to the Engineer for testing,

the Engineer will determine payment reductions based upon the results of the strength tests. Boththe Contractor and the Department will accept the results of strength tests of the drilled cores,subject to 346-11.5 and 346-11.6, as final and in lieu of the cylinder strength test results for determining pay adjustments.

Do not core hardened concrete for determining pay adjustments when the 28-dayacceptance cylinder strength test results are less than 10% below the specified minimum strength,and this deviation from the specified minimum strength does not exceed 500 psi [3.5 MPa].

346-11.3 Coring for Determination of Pay Adjustments: Obtain the cores inaccordance with 346-10.3.

346-11.4 Core Conditioning and Testing: The Department will test the cores inaccordance with 346-10.4.

346-11.5 Core Strength Representing Equivalent 28-day Strength: For cores tested

no later than 42 days after the concrete was cast, the Engineer will accept the core strengthsobtained as representing the equivalent 28-day strength of the LOT of concrete in question. TheEngineer will calculate the strength value to be the average of the compressive strengths of thethree individual cores. The Engineer will accept this strength at its actual measured value.

346-11.6 Core Strength Adjustments: For cores tested later than 42 days after theconcrete was cast, the Department will establish the equivalency between 28-day strength andstrength at ages after 42 days based on test data developed by a Department approved testinglaboratory to relate strength at the actual test age to 28-day strength for the particular class of concrete and design mix represented by the cores. Obtain such data at no additional expense tothe Department. When such data is not available and cannot be produced, as determined by theDepartment, the Department will determine the equivalent 28-day strength by adjusting the testedcore strengths according to the following relationship:

Equivalent 28-day Strength = Average Core Strength X100F

where:F = 4.4 + 39.1 (ln x) –3.1 (ln x)2 (Type I Cement)F = -17.8 + 46.3 (ln x) –3.3 (ln x)2 (Type II Cement)F = 48.5 + 19.4 (ln x) –1.4 (ln x)2 (Type III Cement)x = number of days since the concrete was placedln = natural log

346-11.7 Calculating Pay Adjustments: The Engineer will determine paymentreductions for low strength concrete, accepted by the Department and represented by either 

cylinder or core strength test results below the specified minimum strength, in accordance withthe following:

Reduction in Pay = $0.80/yd3 [$1.05/m3] for each 10 psi [70 MPa] of strengthtest value below the specified minimum strength.

For the elements that payments are based on the per foot [meter] basis, theEngineer will adjust the price reduction from cubic yards [cubic meters] basis to per foot [meter] basis, determine the total feet [meter] of the elements that are effected by low strength concretesamples and apply the adjusted price reduction accordingly.

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347 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE – CLASS I (NONSTRUCTURAL).

(REV 5-21-01) (FA 6-20-01) (1-02)

SECTION 347 (Pages 346-349) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 347 

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE - CLASS I 

(NONSTRUCTURAL)

347-1 Description.The requirements of this Section are applicable to concrete designated as Class I (Nonstructural),

hereinafter referred to as concrete. Use concrete composed of a mixture of portland cement, aggregates,

and water, with or without chemical admixtures, slag, or pozzolanic materials. Deliver concrete to

 placement site in a freshly mixed, unhardened state.

347-2 Materials.347-2.1 General: Certify that all materials used in concrete are from Department approved

sources, and free from frozen or other detrimental matter.

Meet the following requirements:

(a) Portland Cement .......................................................... Section 921

(b) Fine Aggregate............................................................ Section 902

(c) Coarse Aggregate ........................................................ Section 901

(d) Water ........................................................................... Section 923

(e) Chemical Admixtures.................................................. Section 924

(f) Pozzolans and Slag ...................................................... Section 929

347-2.2 Admixture Requirements: Chemical admixtures may be added at the dosage rates

recommended by the manufacturer.

347-2.3 Substitution of Materials: Approved material sources may be substituted for similar 

materials indicated on the originally approved mix design. Use originally approved mix components and

 proportions, when unsatisfactory test results are obtained from the use of the substituted material(s).

347-2.4 Material Storage: Use a concrete production facility that meets the following

requirements:

347-2.4.1 Cementitious Materials Storage: Provide a separate and clearly labeled

weatherproof facility to store each brand or type of cementitious material without mixing or 

contamination. Provide a suitable, safe and convenient means of collecting cementitious material samples

at each storage facility.

347-2.4.2 Aggregate Storage: Provide suitable bins, stockpiles or silos to store and

identify aggregates without mixing, segregating or contaminating different grades or types of materials.

Identify Department approved pit number and aggregate type/gradation. Handle the aggregates in amanner to minimize segregation and meet the specification requirements when recovered from storage.

Continuously and uniformly sprinkle coarse aggregate with water, for 24 hours preceding introduction

into the concrete mix. Maintain stored aggregates in a well-drained condition to minimize free water 

content. Provide access for the Engineer to sample the aggregates from the recovery side of the storage

facility.

347-3 Production, Mixing and Delivery.

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  347-3.1 Concrete Production Requirements: Deliver concrete from a production facility that is

certified by the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) or approved by the District

Materials Office and on the Department’s approved plant list. Produce concrete utilizing equipment that is

in good operating condition and operated in a manner to ensure a consistent product. Within two hours

 prior to each day’s batching, ensure that the concrete production facility determines the free moisture for 

the coarse and fine aggregates. On concrete placements expected to exceed three hours, perform an

additional moisture test approximately half way through the batching operations and adjust batch proportions accordingly.

Ensure that the calibration of the measuring devices of the concrete production facilities

meets the requirements of Chapter 531 of the Florida Statutes. At least quarterly, ensure that all scales,

meters and other weighing or measuring devices are checked for accuracy by a qualified representative of 

a scale company registered with the Bureau of Weights and Measures of the Florida Department of 

Agriculture. Have the accuracy of admixture measuring dispensers certified annually by the admixture

supplier.

347-3.2 Mixers: Ensure that mixers are capable of combining the components of concrete into a

thoroughly mixed and uniform mass, free from balls or lumps of cementitious materials, and capable of 

discharging the concrete uniformly. Operate concrete mixers at speeds per the manufacturer’s design. Do

not exceed the manufacturer’s rated capacity for the volume of mixed concrete in the mixer, mixing drum,

or container.347-3.3 Delivery: The maximum allowable mixing and agitation time of concrete is 120 minutes.

Water may be added at the job site before discharging concrete, provide the ratio values for water to

cementitious materials and slump remain below the maximum allowable values specified in the approved

mix design.

347-4 Control of Quality.347-4.1 Concrete Mix Design: Before producing any concrete, submit the proposed mix design

to the Engineer on a form provided by the Department. Use only concrete mix designs meeting the

following requirements and having prior approval of the Engineer.

Maximum water to cementitious materials ratio 0.55 lbs/lbs [0.55 kg/kg]

Minimum 28-Day Compressive Strength 2,500 psi [17 MPa]

Minimum Cementitious Materials Content 470 lbs/yd3 [280 kg/m3]

Slump 0 to 6 inch [0 to 150 mm]

Materials may be adjusted provided that the theoretical yield requirement of the approved

mix design is met. Show all required original approved design mix data and batch adjustments and

substituted material on the Department concrete delivery ticket. The Engineer may disqualify any

concrete production facility for non-compliance with Specification requirements.

347-4.2 Sampling and Testing: The Engineer may sample and test the concrete at his discretion

to verify its quality.

347-4.3 Records: Maintain the following records for review for at least three years:

1. Approved concrete mix designs.2. Materials source (delivery tickets, certifications, certified mill test reports).

3. A copy of the scale company or testing agency report showing the observed deviations

from quantities checked during calibration of the scales and meters.

4. A copy of the documentation certifying the admixture weighing/measuring devices.

5. Recent NRMCA or Department inspection records certifying plant can produce

concrete and documentation showing that action has been taken to correct deficiencies noted during the

inspections.

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347-5 Certification and Acceptance.Furnish a Delivery Ticket with each batch of concrete before unloading at the placement site. The

Department will provide the Delivery Ticket Form. The concrete producer may use an alternate form

 provided that it contains the required information. Record material quantities incorporated into the mix on

the Delivery Ticket. Ensure that the Batcher responsible for production of the concrete, certifying that the

 batch was produced in accordance with specification requirements, signs the Delivery Ticket. Sign the

Delivery Ticket certifying that the maximum specified water to cementitious materials ratio was notexceeded due to any jobsite adjustments to the batch, and that the batch was delivered and placed in

accordance with specification requirements.

Concrete acceptance by the Department will be by Certification on the Delivery Ticket, as

described herein, by the Batcher and the Contractor. The Engineer will hold the contractor responsible for 

rejecting loads of concrete that do not meet specification requirements, or exceeds the allowable slump or 

water to cementitious materials ratio. Replace, at no cost to the Department, all concrete that does not

meet the 28-day compressive strength requirements. At the sole option of the Department, the Engineer 

may accept concrete at a reduced pay when it is determined that the concrete may not serve its intended

function.

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901 COARSE AGGREGATE.

(REV 1-10-02) (FA 1-10-02) (7-02)

SECTION 901 (Pages 798-803) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 901 

COARSE AGGREGATE

901-1 General.901-1.1 Composition: Coarse aggregate shall consist of naturally occurring materials such as

gravel, or resulting from the crushing of parent rock, to include natural rock, slags, expanded clays and

shales (lightweight aggregates) and other approved inert materials with similar characteristics, having

hard, strong, durable particles, conforming to the specific requirements of this Section.

Coarse aggregate for use in a hot bituminous mixture may also consist of reclaimed

 portland cement concrete pavement meeting the requirements of 901-5. Washing of this material will not

 be required if the requirements of 901-1.2 for maximum percent of material passing the No. 200 [75 µm]

sieve can be met without washing.Materials substantially retained on the No. 4 [4.75 mm] sieve, shall be classified as coarse

aggregate.

Approval of mineral aggregate sources shall be in accordance with 6-3.3.

901-1.2 Deleterious Substances: All coarse aggregates shall be reasonably free of clay lumps,

soft and friable particles, salt, alkali, organic matter, adherent coatings, and other substances not defined

which may possess undesirable characteristics. The weight of deleterious substances shall not exceed the

following percentages:

Coal and lignite (AASHTO T 113)...................................................... 1.00

Soft and friable particles (AASHTO T 112)...................................... 2.00*

Clay lumps (AASHTO T 112)........................................................... 2.00*

Cinders and clinkers............................................................................. 0.50

Free shell.......................................................................................... 1.00**Total Material passing the No. 200 [75 µm] sieve (FM 1-T 011)

At Source ............................................................................................. 1.75

At Point of Use .................................................................................... 3.75

Organic Matter (wet)............................................................................ 0.03

Chert (less than 2.40 specific gravity SSD) (AASHTO T-113) .... 3.00***

*The maximum percent by weight of soft and friable particles and clay lumps together 

shall not exceed 3.00.

**Aggregates to be used in asphaltic concrete may contain up to 5% free shell. Free shell

is defined as that portion of the coarse aggregate retained on the No. 4 [4.75 mm] sieve consisting of 

loose, whole, or broken shell, or the external skeletal remains of other marine life, having a ratio of the

maximum length of the particle to the shell wall thickness exceeding five to one. Coral, molds, or casts of 

other shells, and crushed clam and oyster shell indigenous to the formation will not be considered as freeshell.

***This limitation applies only to coarse aggregates in which chert appears as an

impurity. It is not applicable to aggregates which are predominantly chert.

901-1.3 Physical Properties: Coarse aggregates shall meet the following physical property

requirements, except as noted herein:

Los Angeles Abrasion (FM 1-T 096)...........................maximum loss 45%

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Soundness (Sodium Sulfate) AASHTO T104 .......... maximum loss 12%*

Flat or elongated pieces ..................................................maximum 10%**

*For source approval - Aggregates exceeding soundness loss limitations will be rejected

unless performance history shows that the material will not be detrimental for Portland

Cement Concrete or other intended usages.

**A flat or elongated particle is defined as one having a ratio between the maximum and

the minimum dimensions of a circumscribing prism exceeding five to one.901-1.4 Gradation: Coarse aggregates shall conform to the gradation requirements of Table 1,

when the stone size is specified. However, Table 1 is waived for those aggregates intended for usage in

 bituminous mixtures, provided the material is graded on sieves specified in production requirements

contained in 6-3.3, and meets uniformity and bituminous design requirements.

TABLE 1

Standard Sizes of Coarse Aggregate

Amounts Finer than Each Laboratory Sieve (Square Openings), weight percent

Size

 No.

 Nominal Size

Square Openings

4 inches

[100 mm]

3 1/2

inches

[90 mm]

3 inches

[75 mm]

2 1/2

inches

[63 mm]

2 inches

[50 mm]

1 1/2

inches

[37.5 mm]

1 inches

[25 mm]

13 1/2 to 1 1/2 in.

[90 to 37.5 mm]100 90 to 100 - 25 to 60 - 0 to 15 -

2

2 1/2 to 1 1/2

inches

[63 to 37.5 mm]

- - 100 90 to 100 35 to 70 0 to 15 -

242 1/2 to 3/4 inches

[63 to 19.0 mm]- - 100 90 to 100 - 25 to 60 -

32 to 1 inches

[50 to 25 mm]- - - 100 90 to 100 35 to 70 0 to 15

3572 inches to No. 4

[50 to 4.75 mm]- - - 100 95 to 100 - 35 to 70

4 1 1/2 to 3/4 inches[37.5 to 19 mm]

- - - - 100 90 to 100 20 to 55

467

1 1/2 inches to

 No. 4

[37.5 to 4.75 mm]

- - - - 100 95 to 100 -

51 to 1/2 inches

[25 to 12.5 mm]- - - - - 100 90 to 100

561 to 3/8 inches

[25 12.5 mm]- - - - - 100 90 to 100

571 inch to No. 4

[25 to 4.75 mm]- - - - - 100 95 to 100

63/4 to inches

[19 to 9.5 mm] - - - - - - 100

673/4 to 3/8 inches

[19 to 9.5 mm]- - - - - - 100

683/4 inch to No. 8

[19 to 2.36 mm]- - - - - - -

71/2 inch to No. 4

[12.5 to 4.75 mm]- - - - - - -

78 1/2 inch to No. 8 - - - - - - -

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TABLE 1

Standard Sizes of Coarse Aggregate

Amounts Finer than Each Laboratory Sieve (Square Openings), weight percent

Size

 No.

 Nominal Size

Square Openings

4 inches

[100 mm]

3 1/2

inches

[90 mm]

3 inches

[75 mm]

2 1/2

inches

[63 mm]

2 inches

[50 mm]

1 1/2

inches

[37.5 mm]

1 inches

[25 mm]

[12.5 to 2.36 mm]

83/8 inch to No. 16

[9.5 to 1.18 mm]- - - - - - -

893/8 inch to No. 16

[9.5 to 1.18 mm]- - - - - - -

9 No. 4 to No. 16

[4.75 to 1.18 mm]- - - - - - -

10 No. 4 to 0

[4.75 mm]- - - - - - -

TABLE 1 (Continued)

Standard Sizes of Coarse AggregateAmounts Finer than Each Laboratory Sieve (Square Openings), weight percent

Size

 No.

 Nominal Size

Square Openings

3/4 inches

[19 mm]

1/2 inch

[12.5 mm]

3/8 inch

[9.5 mm]

 No. 4

[4.75 mm]

 No. 8

[2.36 mm]

 No. 16

[1.18 mm]

 No.50

[0.30 mm]

1

3 1/2 to 1 1/2

inches

[90.0 to 37.5 mm]

0 to 5 - - - - - -

2

2 1/2 to 1 1/2

inches

[63.0 to 37.5 mm]

0 to 5 - - - - - -

24

2 1/2 to 3/4

inches

[63.0 to 19.0 mm]

0 to 10 0 to 5 - - - - -

32 to 1 inches

[50.0 to 25 mm]- 0 to 5 - - - - -

3572 inches to No. 4

[50.0 to 4.75 mm]- 10 to 30 - 0 to 5 - - -

4

1 1/2 to 3/4

inches

[37.5 to 19 mm]

0 to 15 - 0 to 5 - - - -

467

1 1/2 inches to

 No. 4

[37.5 to 4.75 mm]

35 to 70 - 10 to 30 0 to 5 - - -

5 1 to 1/2 inches[25.0 to 12.5 mm]

20 to 55 0 to 10 0 to 5 - - - -

561 to 3/8 inches

[25.0 to 9.5 mm]40 to 85 10 to 40 0 to 15 0 to 5 - -

571 inches to No. 4

[25.0 to 4.75 mm]- 25 to 60 - 0 to 10 0 to 5 - -

63/4 to 3/8 inches

[19.0 to 9.5 mm]90 to 100 20 to 55 0 to 15 0 to 5 - - -

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TABLE 1 (Continued)

Standard Sizes of Coarse Aggregate

Amounts Finer than Each Laboratory Sieve (Square Openings), weight percent

Size

 No.

 Nominal Size

Square Openings

3/4 inches

[19 mm]

1/2 inch

[12.5 mm]

3/8 inch

[9.5 mm]

 No. 4

[4.75 mm]

 No. 8

[2.36 mm]

 No. 16

[1.18 mm]

 No.50

[0.30 mm]

673/4 inch to No. 4

[19.0 to 4.75 mm] 90 to 100 - 20 to 55 0 to 10 0 to 5 - -

683/4 inch to No. 8

[19.0 to 2.36 mm]90 to 100 - 30 to 65 5 to 25 0 to 10 0 to 5 -

71/2 inch to No. 4

[12.5 to 4.75 mm]100 90 to 100 40 to 70 0 to 15 0 to 5 - -

781/2 inch to No. 8

[12.5 to 2.36 mm]100 90 to 100 40 to 75 5 to 25 0 to 10 0 to 5 -

83/8 inch to No. 8

[9.5 to 4.75 mm]- 100 85 to 100 10 to 30 0 to 10 0 to 5 -

893/8 inch to No. 16

[9.5 to 1.18 mm]- 100 90 to 100 20 to 55 5 to 30 0 to 10 0 to 5

9  No. 4 to No. 16[4.75 to 1.18 mm]

- - 100 85 to 100 10 to 40 0 to 10 0 to 5

10 No. 4 to 0

[4.75 mm]- - 100 85 to 100 - - -

 NOTE: The gradations in Table 1 represent the extreme limits for the various sizes indicated,

which will be used in determining the suitability for use of coarse aggregate from all sources of 

supply. For any grade from any one source, the gradation shall be held reasonably uniform and not subject to the extreme

 percentages of gradation specified above. 

901-2 Natural Stones.Course aggregate may be processed from gravels, granites, limestones, dolomite, sandstones, or 

other naturally occurring hard, sound, durable materials meeting the requirements of this Section.

901-2.1 Gravels: Gravel shall be composed of naturally occurring quartz, free from deleteriouscoatings of any kind. The minimum dry-rodded weight AASHTO T19 shall be 95 lb/ft3 [1,522 kg/m3].

Crushed gravel shall consist of a minimum of 85%, by weight, of the material retained on

the No. 4 [4.75 mm] sieve, having at least three fractured faces.

901-2.2 Granites: Coarse aggregate produced from the crushing of granites shall be sound and

durable. For granites to be used in bituminous mixtures and surface treatments, the Los Angeles Abrasion

requirement of 901-1.3 is modified to permit a maximum loss up to 50 (FM 1-T 096). Maximum amount

of mica schist permitted is 5% (AASHTO T 189).

901-2.3 Limestones, Dolomite and Sandstone: Coarse aggregates may be produced from

limestone, dolomite, sandstones, and other naturally occurring hard, durable materials meeting the

requirements of this Section.

Pre-Cenozoic limestones and dolomite shall not be used as crushed stone aggregates

either coarse or fine for Asphaltic Concrete Friction Courses, or any other asphaltic concrete mixture or surface treatment serving as the final wearing course. This specifically includes materials from the Ketone

Dolomite (Cambrian) Newala Limestone (Mississippian), and Northern Alabama and Georgia.

As an exception to the above up to 20% fine aggregate from these materials may be used

in asphaltic concrete mixtures other than Friction Courses which serve as the final wearing course.

901-2.4 Cemented Coquina Rock: For Cemented Coquina Rock to be used in bituminous

mixtures, the Los Angeles Abrasion requirement of 901-1.3 is modified to permit a maximum loss up to

50 (FM 1-T 096) provided that the amount of material finer than No. 200 sieve [75 µm] generated during

the Los Angeles Abrasion test is less than 18%.

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901-3 Manufactured Stones.901-3.1 Slags: Coarse aggregate may be produced from molten nonmetallic by-products

consisting essentially of silicates and aluminosilicates of calcium and other bases, such as air-cooled

 blast-furnace slag or phosphate slag, provided it is reasonably uniform in density and quality, and

reasonably free from deleterious substances as specified in 901-1.2. In addition it must meet the following

specific requirements:Sulphur content............................................................not more than 1.5%

Dry rodded weight AASHTO T19......... minimum 70 lb/ft3 [1,120 kg/m3]

Glassy Particles.............................................................not more than 10%

Slag shall not be used as an aggregate for portland cement concrete.

For Air-Cooled Blast Furnace Slag, the Los Angeles Abrasion requirement of 901-1.3 is

modified to permit a maximum loss up to 50 (FM 1-T 096) provided that the amount of 

material finer than No. 200 sieve [75 µm] generated during the Los Angeles Abrasion test

is less than 18%.

901-4 Lightweight Aggregates.901-4.1 Lightweight Coarse Aggregate for Bituminous Construction: Lightweight coarse

aggregate may be produced from naturally occurring materials such as pumice, scoria and tuff or from

expanded clay, shale or slate fired in a rotary kiln. It shall be reasonably uniform in quality and density,

and free of deleterious substances as specified in 901-1.2, except that the term cinders and clinkers shall

apply to those particles clearly foreign to the extended aggregate in question.

In addition, it must meet the following specific requirements:

Material passing the No. 200 Sieve

[75 µm]........................................maximum 3.00%, (FM 1-T 011)

Dry loose weight (FM 1-T 019) .... 33-55 lb/ft3 [530-880 kg/m3]*

Los Angeles Abrasion (FM 1-T 096) ....................maximum 35%

Ferric Oxide (ASTM C 641)..............................maximum 1.5 mg

*Source shall maintain dry-loose unit weight within ±6% of Quality Control

average. Point of use dry-loose unit weight shall be within ±10% of Source Quality Control average.

901-4.2 Lightweight Coarse Aggregate for Structural Concrete: The requirements of 901-4.1

are modified as follows:

Aggregates shall not be produced from pumice and scoria.

Los Angeles Abrasion (FM 1-T 096, Section 12) shall be 45%, maximum.

901-5 Reclaimed Portland Cement Concrete Pavement.The reclaimed portland cement concrete pavement shall be from a source which was produced

and placed in accordance with applicable Specifications. The material shall be crushed and processed to

 provide a clean, hard, durable aggregate having a uniform gradation free from adherent coatings, metals,

organic matter, base material, joint fillers, and bituminous materials.

The Contractor’s (Producer’s) crushing operation shall produce an aggregate meeting the

applicable gradation requirements. The physical property requirements of 901-1.3 for Soundness shall not

apply and the maximum loss as determined by the Los Angeles Abrasion (FM 1-T 096) is changed to 50.

The sources of reclaimed portland cement concrete pavement will be treated as a mine and

subject to the requirement of Section 6.

901-6 Exceptions, Additions and Restrictions.Pertinent specification modifications, based on material usage, will be found in other Sections of 

the specifications.

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902 FINE AGGREGATE.

(REV 8-23-01) (FA 1-10-02) (7-02)

SECTION 902 (Pages 804-807) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 902

FINE AGGREGATE

902-1 General.902-1.1 Composition: Fine aggregate shall consist of natural silica sand, screenings,

local materials, or subject to approval, other inert materials with similar characteristics, or 

combination thereof, having hard, strong, durable particles, conforming to the specific

requirements of this Section.

Approval of mineral aggregate sources shall be in accordance with 6-3.3.

902-1.2 Deleterious Substances: All fine aggregate shall be reasonably free of lumps of 

clay, soft or flaky particles, salt, alkali, organic matter, loam or other extraneous substances. The

weight of deleterious substances shall not exceed the following percentages:

Shale...............................................................................................1.0

Coal and lignite ..............................................................................1.0

Cinders and clinkers .......................................................................0.5

Clay Lumps ....................................................................................1.0

902-2 Silica Sand.902-2.1 Composition: Silica sand shall be composed only of naturally occurring hard,

strong, durable, uncoated grains of quartz, reasonably graded from coarse to fine, meeting the

following requirements, in percent total weight.

Sieve Opening Size Percent Retained Percent Passing  No. 4 [4.75 mm] 0 to 5 95 to 100

  No. 8 [2.36 mm] 0 to 15 85 to 100

  No. 16 [1.18 mm] 3 to 35 65 to 97

  No. 30 [600 µm] 30 to 75 25 to 70

  No. 50 [300 µm] 65 to 95 5 to 35

  No. 100 [150 µm] 93 to 100 0 to 7

  No. 200 [75 µm] minimum 96 maximum 4

Silica sand from any one source, having a variation in Fineness Modulus greater 

than 0.20 either way from the Fineness Modulus of target gradations established by the producer,

may be rejected.902-2.2 Organic Impurities: Silica sand shall be subject to the colorimetric test for 

organic impurities. If the color produced is darker than the standard solution, the aggregate shall

 be rejected unless it can be shown by appropriate tests that the impurities causing the color are

not of a type that would be detrimental to Portland Cement Concrete. Such tests shall be in

accordance with AASHTO T21 and AASHTO T71. When tested for the effect of organic

impurities on strength of mortar, the strength ratio at seven and 28 days, calculated in accordance

with Section 11 of AASHTO T71, shall not be less than 95%.

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902-3 Sands for Miscellaneous Uses.902-3.1 Anchor Bolts and Pipe Joints: Sand for setting anchor bolts, pipe joints or other 

similar uses shall meet the quality requirements of 902-2 except that gradation requirements are

waived.

902-3.2 Brick Masonry: Sand for brick masonry shall meet the quality requirements of 

902-2 except for gradation requirements. All the materials shall pass the No. 8 [2.36 mm] sieve,

and be uniformly graded from coarse to fine.902-3.3 Sand-Cement Riprap: Sand for sand-cement riprap shall meet the quality

requirements of 902-2 except for gradation requirements. The material shall meet the following

gradation limits:

Sieve Size Percent Passing

  No. 4 [4.75 mm] minimum 97%

  No. 100 [150 µm] maximum 20%

  No. 200 [75 µm] maximum 5%

902-4 Filter Material for Underdrains.

Silica sand for use as filter material for Types I through IV Underdrains shall meet therequirements of 902-2 except that the requirements of 902-1.2 and 902-2.2 shall not apply. The

aggregate shall be reasonably free of organic matter and other deleterious materials. The

gradation requirements of 902-2.1 shall apply except no more than 2% shall pass the No. 200 [75

µm] sieve.

Filter material for Type V Underdrain shall meet the above requirements except that there

shall be no more than 1% of silt, clay and organic matter, that the aggregate shall have a

Uniformity Coefficient of 1.5 or greater, and that 10% diameter shall be No. 70 to 35 sieve [212

to 500 µm]. The Uniformity Coefficient shall be determined by the ratio D60 divided by D10,

where D60 and D10 refer to the particle diameter corresponding to 60 and 10% of the material

which is finer by dry weight.

902-5 Screenings.902-5.1 Composition: Screenings shall be composed of hard, durable particles, either 

naturally occurring, such as gravel screenings, or resulting from the crushing or processing of the

 parent rock, to include natural rock, slags, expanded clays or shales (lightweight aggregates), or 

other approved inert materials with similar characteristics.

Aggregates classified as screening shall conform to the following gradation

requirements:

Sieve Size Percent Passing

3/8 in. [9.5 mm] 100%

  No. 4 [4.75 mm] 75 to 100%

902-5.2 Specific Requirements:

902-5.2.1 Screenings from Department Approved Sources of Coarse

Aggregate: Processed screenings from fully Approved Sources of Coarse Aggregate are subject

to gradation. Should Coarse Aggregate Source Approval status change, or unsatisfactory in-

service history develop, additional control requirements may be implemented.

Screenings for use in hot bituminous mixture may consist of screenings

from the processing of reclaimed portland cement concrete pavement to produce coarse

aggregate.

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  902-5.2.2 Screenings from Other Sources: Screenings, from sources other than

Department Approved Sources of Coarse Aggregate, must meet the following additional general

requirements:

Modified Los Angeles Abrasion .........................95% statistical

 probability of meeting maximum loss of 23%.

Specific Gravity*

Absorption*Soundness*

Sulfur*Phosphate*

Extraneous Substances*

*Specific specification requirements based on material usage found in

appropriate Bituminous or Portland Cement Sections.

Based on specific material characteristics, processing techniques and in-service history on Department projects, specific source requirements may be assigned.

902-5.2.3 Screenings For Use in Portland Cement Concrete: Screenings

 produced from either the Miami Oolite, Miami Ft. Thompson, or Loxahatchee Ft. Thompson

Formations may be substituted for silica sand for use in concretes, except for concrete pavements,

approach slabs, bridge decks and precast superstructure segments. (However, screenings will be permitted in the concrete when the bridge deck or approach slab is to be covered with an asphaltic

concrete surface course.)

These screenings must meet the gradation requirements of AASHTO M

6, Section 6.1, as well as the maximum percent passing the No. 200 [75 µm] sieve, Fineness

Modulus, and Organic requirements of 902-2 Silica Sand. In addition, the saturated, surface dry

specific gravity shall be at least 2.48.

902-6 Local Materials.Local materials shall be composed of hard, strong, durable particles, either naturally

occurring, such as natural sands, or resulting from the crushing or processing of parent rock, to

include natural sand and rock, slags, expanded clays or shales (lightweight aggregate), or other 

approved inert materials with similar characteristics.Aggregates classified as local material shall conform to the following gradation

requirements:

Sieve Size Percent Passing

3/8 in. [9.5 mm] 100%

  No. 10 [2.00 mm] 85 to 100%

  No. 200 [75 µm] maximum 15%

In addition to meeting the requirements of 902-1.2, the material shall not contain

excessive quantities of other deleterious substances, such as roots, cans, debris, etc. If clay size

material is present, it shall not exceed 7%, as determined by AASHTO T88, and it shall be of a

type which will not produce clay balls when used. The aggregate must be suitable for designated

use, as determined by laboratory tests. If the deposit consists of stratified layers of varying

characteristics and gradation, the producer shall employ such means as necessary to secure a

uniform material.

Local materials will not be required to be produced under the requirements of 6-3.3,

 provided they can meet the above requirements.

902-7 Exceptions, Additions and Restrictions.

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Other specification modifications, based on material usage may be found in the

appropriate Sections of the specifications.

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921 PORTLAND CEMENT AND BLENDED CEMENT.

(REV 1-9-02) (FA 1-10-02) (7-02)

SECTION 921 (Pages 829-832) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 921 

PORTLAND CEMENT AND BLENDED CEMENT

921-1 General.921-1.1 Type of Cement: Cement shall conform to the requirements of the following AASHTO

designations except where a particular type of cement is specified on the plans or Specifications, and as

specifically restricted in Section 346, cement may be Types I, II, III, IV, V (AASHTO M 85), or IP, IP

(MS), IS (AASHTO M 240). Different brands of cement, cement of the same brand from different

facilities, or different types of cement shall be stored separately and shall not be mixed.

921-1.2 Alkali Content: Only Portland cement containing a maximum of 0.6% alkali, or less,

calculated as Na2O (% Na2O plus 0.658 % K 2O), shall be used.

921-1.3 Heat of Hydration: Ensure that the heat of hydration of the cement does not exceed 80cal/g [335 kJ/kg] at seven days measured as the average of three samples, and that no individual

measurement exceeds 90 cal/g [375 kJ/kg].

Where fly ash is 18% or greater or slag is 50% or greater of the total cementitious

material, ensue that the heat of hydration of the cement does not exceed 88 cal/g [370 kJ/kg] at seven days

measured as the average of three samples, and ensure that no individual measurement exceeds 96 cal/g

[400 kJ/kg].

Do not apply these requirements to Type III cement.

921-2 Terminology.The following definitions are applicable to the production and quality control of cement:

Sources of Supply:

A source of supply shall be the cement supplier responsible for supplying the final product. Where the supplier has more than one manufacturing facility, the source of supply may be

designated as the manufacturer/facility.

Approved Source - The term Approved Source shall indicate a cement supplier that has

 been qualified by the State Materials Office. A list of Approved Cement Sources will be maintained by

the State Materials Engineer.

Current Quality Control Plan Approval - A current indication of quality control approval

status, for each cement supplier, will be maintained by the State Materials Engineer in conjunction with

the Approved Source List.

Purchaser - The term “purchaser” in the AASHTO Specifications shall be taken as the

Department.

Approved Laboratory - An approved laboratory is a laboratory acceptable to the State

Materials Engineer and which has been currently inspected by the Cement and Concrete ReferenceLaboratory (CCRL) and which has corrected all deficiencies noted at the time of inspection. The

laboratory must also authorize CCRL to send copies of inspection reports to the State Materials Engineer.

921-3 Packing Handling and Storing.Cement may be delivered in bags or in bulk. The storage building, bin or silo shall be

weatherproof and shall be located convenient to the work. On small jobs, storage in the open may be

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Reinstatement of the Quality Control Plan will occur when the cement producer identifies

and corrects the specific cause of the failures or that a statistical analysis indicates that the current cement

 production meets or exceeds the requirements of this Specification.

921-5.5 Sampling of Cement: The verification samples may be taken at the manufacturer’s

 plant, distribution facility or at the concrete production facility. Samples shall be obtained by one of the

methods in Florida Methods FM 5-503. Samples shall be a minimum of 10 pounds [4.5 kg] in size. At the

concrete production facility, cement samples shall be jointly obtained by the Department Inspector andthe concrete producer’s representative. The concrete producer may select a preferred sampling method

and shall provide safe access and the necessary equipment to collect the required samples.

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923 WATER FOR CONCRETE.

(REV 10-29-01) (FA 12-20-01) (7-02)

SECTION 923 (Page 832) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 923

WATER FOR CONCRETE

923-1 General Requirements.Water for use with cement shall be clear and free from injurious amounts of oil, acid, alkali,

chlorides, organic matter, and other deleterious substances. It shall not be salty or brackish. If it contains

quantities of substances which discolor it or make it smell or taste unusual or objectionable or cause

suspicion, it shall not be used unless service records of concrete made with it indicates that it is not

injurious to the quality of the concrete or approved by the Engineer. Wash water from mixer washout

operations, (stored in a lined settling pond), and recycled wash water may be used only to sprinkle the

coarse aggregate stockpiles and for use in the batching of Class I (Nonstructural) Concrete. Samples

arriving at the laboratory shall be allowed 14 days for completion of tests. The frequency of testing, bythe Department, of approved sources will be as outlined in the Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide.

At the discretion of the Engineer, the Department may require additional compliance testing at any time,

of any water source.

923-2 Evaluation of Water for Concrete.923-2.1 General: Water from city water supplies that are approved by a public health department

may be accepted without testing. Wash water from mixer washout and recycled wash water shall meet the

requirements of 923-3.2. and 923-4. All other sources of water shall meet the requirements 923-3.3 and

923-4. The concrete producer shall provide test data of water samples.

923-2.2 Source Approval: Wash water from mixer washout operations and recycled wash water 

shall be tested once per week for four weeks initially, and thereafter once per month for four months prior 

to its use, provided that the results of the test samples comply with all the applicable limits. All other 

sources shall test one sample initially.

923-2.3 Source Sampling: Open bodies of water shall be tested monthly. Well and other sources

of water will be tested once every three months. If the last eight consecutive well water samples meet the

requirements, then the sample frequency may be reduced to one sample every six months, as approved by

the Engineer. If a well water sample fails once the frequency has been changed, then the sampling

frequency shall revert back to once every three months.

923-3 Chemical Requirements.

923-3.1 Testing: All chemical analysis or test shall be performed in accordance with

AASHTO T 26.

923-3.2 Reclaimed Water: Water from mixer washout and recycled wash water shall be testedand approved before use and shall not exceed the following allowable limits:

Equivalent Alkalis as (Na2O + 0.658 K 2O) – 0.06%

Total Solids – 5.00%

Total Chlorides as Sodium Chloride – 0.05%

Sulfate as SO4 – 0.30%

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923-3.3 All Other Sources: Water from all sources, other than public health approved sources,

shall be tested and approved before use and shall not exceed the following allowable limits:

Acidity or alkalinity calculated in terms of calcium carbonate – 0.05%

Total organic solids – 0.05%

Total inorganic solids – 0.08%

Total chlorides as sodium chloride – 0.05%

Sulfate as SO4 – 0.30%

923-4 Physical Requirements for Mortar.Mortar shall be tested in accordance with AASHTO T 106 with the following exception: the

mortar shall not be tested for flow. The mortar, composed of the sampled water, shall have a compressive

strength of not less than 90% when compared to a mortar prepared using distilled water and tested at 7

days.

Water of a questionable quality, as determined by the Engineer, shall be subject to the acceptance

criteria for time of set as required by AASHTO M 157, Table 1.

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924 ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE.

(REV 10-15-01) (FA 1-9-02) (7-02)

SECTION 924 (Pages 833-835) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 924 

ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE

924-1 General.This Section covers materials for use as admixtures for concrete. The use of admixtures is

restricted to those admixtures as may be allowed or required elsewhere in the specifications for specific

concrete applications. Admixtures shall comply with applicable AASHTO and ASTM specifications as

modified in 924-2.3 through 924-2.7. Admixtures that have been previously qualified for Department use

are listed on a Qualified Products List as described in 924-2.1. Admixtures not on the Department’s list

may be qualified using the procedure described in 924-2.2.

924-2 Acceptance of Admixtures.924-2.1 Qualified Products List (QPL): The Department maintains a list of qualified admixtures

for air-entraining, water-reducing (Type A), accelerating (Type C), water-reducing and retarding (Type

D), water-reducer and accelerating (Type E), high range water reducing (Type F) and high range water-

reducing and retarding (Type G), high range water-reducing (Type I - Plasticizing and Type II -

Plasticizing and retarding) in producing flowing concrete, and corrosion inhibitor, which have been

determined as meeting requirements for use on Department projects. Admixtures included on this list, will

 be permitted without further testing.

The inclusion of any specific product on the QPL, as specified in 6-1, indicates that the

 product has been given contingent approval, as evidenced by previous tests and apparent effectiveness

under field conditions.

Except as specified in Sections 346 and 347, no further testing will be required for any

 product on the QPL unless there is indication in actual field use of inadequate or unreliable results.924-2.2 Certification: Manufacturers of admixtures not included on the QPL shall provide

certified test results from an independent laboratory inspected by the Cement and Concrete Reference

Laboratory (CCRL) on a regular basis for applicable tests, with all deficiencies corrected, and acceptable

to the Engineer.

Test results shall indicate compliance with test requirements as modified herein of 

AASHTO M 154 for air-entraining, AASHTO M 194 for water-reducing (Type A) or water-reducing and

retarding (Type D), accelerating (Type C) and water-reducer and accelerating (Type E), high range water 

reducing (Type F) and high range water reducing and retarding (Type G), ASTM C 1017 C for high range

water reducing (Type I - Plasticizing and Type II - Plasticizing and retarding) in producing flowing

concrete, and ASTM G 109 for corrosion inhibitor.

924-2.3 For Air-Entraining: Air-entraining admixtures shall meet the requirements of AASHTO

M 154, except for the flexural strengths, resistance to freezing and thawing, and length changerequirements are waived.

924-2.4 For Type A (Water-Reducing) and Type D (Water-Reducing and Retarding): 

Water-reducing and water-reducing and retarding admixtures shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M

194 for Type A and D, respectively, except for the compressive strength at six months and one year,

flexuaral strengths, and relative durability factor requirements are waived.

924-2.5 For Type C (Accelerating) and Type E (Water Reducing and Accelerating): 

Accelerating and water reducing and accelerating admixtures shall meet the requirements of AASHTO

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M-194 for Type C and Type E, respectively, except that compressive strength at six months and one year,

flexural strengths and relative durability factor requirements are waived.

924-2.6 For High Range Water-Reducing: High range water reducing admixtures shall meet

the requirements of 346-2.6.3 and comply with the applicable AASHTO specifications as modified in

924-2.6.1 and 924-2.6.2.

924-2.6.1 For Type F or Type G: High range water reducing (Type F) and high range

water reducing and retarding (Type G), shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M 194, except thecompressive strengths, at one year, and relative durability factor requirements are waived.

924-2.6.2 For Type I and Type II: High range water reducing (Type I) and high range

water reducing and retarding (Type II), for use in producing flowing concrete shall meet the requirements

of ASTM C 1017, except for the compressive strength, at one year, and relative durability factor 

requirements are waived.

924-2.7 For Corrosion Inhibitors: Corrosion inhibitors shall meet the requirements of ASTM G

109 and all requirements in this Section.

924-2.7.1 Calcium Nitrite Corrosion Inhibitor: Calcium nitrite is a chemically reactive

admixture used in concrete to inhibit the corrosion of embedded reinforcing steel and other metallic

components. The calcium nitrite supplier shall furnish the Engineer with test certificates from an

independent laboratory indicating compliance with this Specification. The test certificate shall include

corrosion inhibiting properties per ASTM G 109 and results of physical tests included in this section.Calcium nitrite shall be supplied by the same manufacturing source throughout the project. If a single

 primary source of calcium nitrite cannot be maintained throughout the project, new test certificates shall

 be submitted. The Engineer will determine specification compliance of a new supplier’s product, and

evaluate the effectiveness of the new calcium nitrite product before approving the source.

The active ingredient shall be calcium nitrite [Ca(NO2)2].

The calcium nitrite shall be furnished in solution containing not less than 29%

calcium nitrite solids. The concentration of the calcium nitrite solution shall be verified by

spectrophotometric analysis or other comparable methods. The nitrite concentration shall be measured in

accordance with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water, 18th Edition.

A volume of one gallon [3.78 L] of calcium nitrite solution shall weigh within

the range of 10.40 to 11.92 lb. [4.71 to 5.40 kg].

The calcium nitrite solution shall be added to the concrete mixture at a rate of 4.50 to 4.60 gal/yd3 [22.2 to 22.9 L/m3] of concrete.

The addition of calcium nitrite to the concrete mix shall not adversely affect the

 properties of fresh and hardened concrete.

Calcium Nitrite concrete shall meet the following physical requirements when mixed and

tested in accordance with AASHTO M 194:

Water Content, % of control 95 to 100

Time of setting, allowable deviation from control, h:min:

Initial: at least not more than 1:00 earlier nor 1:30 later 

Final: at least not more than 1:00 earlier nor 1:30 later 

Compressive Strength, min. % of control: shall be 100 for all ages

Flexural strength, min, % of control: shall be 100 for all ages

Length change, max Shrinkage (alternative Requirements): % of control 135

Increase over control 0.010

Relative durability facto, min 80

The following table lists the corrosion inhibiting test result limits for calcium nitrite

concrete tested in accordance with ASTM G 109:

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Maximum Allowable Test Results of Calcium Nitrite Concrete

Measured average macrocell current any time during the test 10 µA

Average macrocell current at test completion 2 µA

Average visible corrosion measured as percent corroded area of control 85%

924-2.8 Contingency of Continued Approval: The continued approval of admixtures allowed

for use, as based on the above specification requirements, will also be subject to the contingencies

specified in 924-1.

924-3 Performance Test on Air-Entraining Admixtures, For Effect on Strength of 

Concrete.924-3.1 Conditions under which Test is Required: For any air-entraining admixture selected

for use the Engineer may call for a performance test (either prior to or at any time during construction) for 

determining its effect on the strength of the concrete. In general, this check-test will be required only

when there is indication that such admixture is giving erratic results or is unduly reducing the strength of 

the concrete. Testing shall be in accordance with 924-3.2 and 924-3.3.

924-3.2 Permissible Reduction in Strength of the Concrete: For concrete composed of the

same cement and aggregates (and in the same proportions) to be used in the work, and containing theadmixture under test, in an amount sufficient to produce between 3 and 5% entrained air in the plastic

concrete, the compressive strength at seven days shall be at least 90% of the strength of the same concrete

without the admixture.

924-3.3 Method of Test for Strength Reduction: The percentage reduction in strength shall be

calculated from the average strength of at least three standard 6 inch by 12 inch [150 mm by 300 mm]

cylinders of each class of concrete. Specimens shall be made and cured in the laboratory in accordance

with AASHTO T 26, and shall be tested in accordance with AASHTO T 22. The percentage of entrained

air shall be determined in accordance with AASHOTO T 152 or AASHTO T 196.

924-4 Retesting.The approved admixtures are required to be tested for their uniformity and equivalence whenever 

there is an indication of erratic results, as indicated in 924-1. The tests shall be performed in accordancewith the following procedure. The admixture shall be checked for comparison between infrared

spectrophotometry, pH value, specific gravity, and solids content. Any marked variation from the original

curve, pH value, specific gravity, or solids content will be considered sufficient evidence that the

chemistry of the original material has been changed and, therefore, the use of this material will be rejected

and the material will be removed from the QPL.

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929 POZZOLANS AND SLAG.

(REV 9-28-01) (FA 2-5-02) (7-02)

SECTION 929 (Pages 845-847) is deleted and the following substituted:

SECTION 929

POZZOLANS AND SLAG

929-1 Basis for Source Approval.929-1.1 General: The cementitious materials supplier shall submit the proposed quality control

 plan, certified test reports from an approved independent laboratory acceptable to the State Materials

Office, and a sample of the material for Department verification. The quality control program of a

cementitious materials supplier shall conform to Standard Specifications 6-8. Continuance of Department

Qualifications is subject to satisfactory results from periodic verification evaluations. A verification

sample may be taken at the manufacturer’s plant, distribution facility or at the concrete producer’s plant.

Upon review of the quality control plan and satisfactory verification of the test results,

the plant will be placed on the Department’s list of active cementitious materials sources. The

cementitious materials supplier shall utilize a quality control plan approved by the State Materials Office.

The Department reserves the right to withdraw quality control plan approval and to require cementitious

material shipments to be individually tested prior to incorporation into Department work. Quality control

 plan approvals may be rescinded when the performance of cementitious material is in question, including

 problems with concrete quality, inconsistent quality control data, or failure of quality control or 

verification test results.

929-1.2 Approved Laboratory: The cementitious materials supplier’s testing laboratory must

meet and maintain, at all times, the qualification requirements as described in 6-9. The producer’s

laboratory shall authorize the inspecting laboratory to send a copy of the inspection report to the State

Materials Office. 

929-2 Fly Ash.929-2.1 Class C or Class F: Fly ash derived from the combustion of ground or powdered coal shall

meet the requirements of ASTM C 618, Class C or Class F Fly ash. Sampling and testing of fly ash shall

follow the requirements of ASTM C 311.

929-2.2 Petroleum Coke Class F: Fly ash resulting from the combustion of coal and petroleum coke

shall meet the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM C 618 Class F fly ash. When petroleum coke

Class F fly ash is used in concrete, the test results shall verify improved or comparable strength, sulfate

resistance, corrosion protective properties and other durability requirements of concrete, as compared to

ASTM C 618 Class F fly ash concrete. The strength and durability tests of concrete shall be performed in

accordance with ASTM C 39, ASTM C 157, ASTM C 1012, ASTM C 1202, ASTM G 109, FM 5-516 and

FM 5-522. Fly ash shall not include the residue resulting from the burning of municipal garbage or any other 

refuse with coal, or the burning of industrial or municipal garbage in incinerators. Sampling and testing of fly

ash shall follow the requirements of ASTM C 311.

929-2.3 Bark Ash Class F: Fly ash resulting from the combustion of timber bark ash and coal shall

meet the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM C 618 Class F fly ash. When bark ash is used in

concrete, the strength and durability of the bark ash concrete shall be improved or comparable to the strength

and the durability properties of ASTM C 618 Class F fly ash concrete. The tests shall be performed as

specified in 929-2.2. Sampling and testing of fly ash shall follow the requirements of ASTM C 311.

929-2.4 Special Requirements:

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 chemical (Supplementary Optional included) and physical requirements of ASTM C 618 Class N, as modified

herein. An approved laboratory shall perform the monthly quality control tests and a copy of their mill

certificates shall be sent to the State Materials Office in Gainesville, when the material is in use on

Department projects. Also, the corresponding samples along with mill certificates shall be submitted to the

Department, upon request. The certification shall indicate that the metakaolin meets the requirements of this

Specification.

929-5 Slag.929-5.1General:Slag shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 989. Sampling and testing procedures

shall follow the requirements of ASTM C 989.

929-5.2 Special Requirements: Only Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag Grade 100 and 120 will

 be permitted.

929-5.3 Exceptions: Slag shall not be used in conjunction with Type IP or Type IS cements.

929-5.4 Acceptance Testing: Acceptance of slag from sources operating under an approved quality

control plan shall be based on the monthly certified quality control tests meeting the chemical and physical

requirements of ASTM C 989. An approved laboratory shall perform the monthly quality control tests and a

copy of their mill certificates shall be sent to the State Materials Office in Gainesville when the material is in

use on Department projects. Reference Cement used for determination of Slag Activity shall meet the

requirements of ASTM C 989. The certification shall indicate that the slag meets the requirements of this

Specification. Also, the corresponding samples along with mill certificates shall be submitted to the

Department, upon request.

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Section 9.2

CONCRETE PRODUCTION FACILITIES GUIDELINE

Note: This procedure applies to the contracts let after October 1, 2002. To access theprocedure effective for contracts let from July 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002, visitour website:

http://www11.myflorida.com/statematerialsoffice/QualitySystems/materialsmanual/section92draft.pdf  

9.2.1 GENERAL

The State Materials Office, in conjunction with the District Materials Offices, areresponsible to verify that all concrete production facilities meet the requirementsof the Specifications and guidelines herein. Concrete production facilities thatsupply concrete to Department projects must be approved by the Department inaccordance with Standard Specification for Road and Bridge ConstructionSection 6-8. Concrete produced in accordance with Department specificationsand this guideline shall be accepted upon proper certification of concreteproduction through an approved quality control plan and verification of job siteacceptance criteria.

Notify the District Concrete Engineer prior to mixing and delivering concrete to aDepartment project. Identify the plant number, project number, mix number, andthe cubic yards to be batched.

9.2.2 SCOPE

This guideline establishes the Department’s policies governing the production of concrete for Department use. The concrete production facility shall certifycompliance with project specifications.

The following provides the Concrete Production Facility with information relatedto the methods and the minimum requirements for Quality Control programs, andthe criteria by which the Department will maintain that approval. TheDepartment will maintain the list of qualified plants that meet the requirements of these guidelines.

9.2.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

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Methods of sampling and testing materials shall be in accordance with Standard Specification 346-5. Reference to the above standards shall be construed tomean the most current issuance, including interims or addenda thereto at the

time of advertisement for bids.

9.2.4 MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

9.2.4.1 General

Meet the following requirements found in the Standard Specifications:Coarse Aggregate Section 901Fine Aggregate* Section 902Portland Cement Section 921Water Section 923Admixtures Section 924Pozzolans and Slag Section 929

*Use only silica sand except as provided in Section 902-5.2.3.

Use materials containing no hard lumps, crusts, frozen matter, or that are notcontaminated with dissimilar material.

9.2.4.2 Cementitious Material

Acceptance at the plant shall be based upon certified mill analyses. As acheck on current quality, samples may be obtained and tested by the

Producer or the Department.

Each plant must provide a separate and clearly labeled weatherproof facilityto store each brand or type of cementitious material available duringproduction. Each storage facility shall provide a suitable, safe and convenientmeans of collecting cementitious material samples.

Measure the cementitious materials by mass within an accuracy of 1% of therequired total amount, except that for concrete batches of 3 yd3 [3 m3] or less,accuracy of 2% is allowed. Weigh the cementitious materials separately fromother materials. When weighing cementitious materials in a cumulative weigh

hopper, weigh the cement first. Measure silica fume slurry as an admixture.

If bagged cementitious material is permitted, proportion the batch to use onlywhole bags. Store silica fume and metakaolin in accordance with themanufacture’s recommendation.

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9.2.4.3 Aggregates

All Aggregate shall be obtained from Department approved sources. A list of 

approved sources will be maintained by the Department and made availablefrom the State Materials Office.

As a minimum, each plant must provide suitable bins, stockpiles or silos tostore and identify aggregates without mixing, segregating or contaminatingthe different sources or grades. Identification shall include DOT designated,approved pit number and aggregate grade. Measure aggregates by mass or volume within an accuracy of 1% of the required amount. Apply aggregatesurface moisture corrections.

The Producer shall be responsible for handling the aggregates so as to

minimize segregation and recover material from the stockpile for use in themix so it will remain within specification limits. Stockpiles shall be maintainedin a well drained condition to minimize free water content and to not promotealgae/fungal growth. The Producer shall make available to the Department,from the recovery side of the stockpile where feasible, the quantities of aggregate necessary for sampling and testing to ensure compliance withproject specifications.

9.2.4.3.1 Wetting Coarse Aggregate Stockpiles, Storage Bins And Silos

The entire surface of the coarse aggregate shall be continuously and

uniformly sprinkled with water for a period of 24-hours immediatelypreceding introduction into the concrete. Any request for deviations fromthe 24-hour sprinkling requirement should be addressed in the Producer'sQuality Control Program for consideration by the District MaterialsEngineer.

9.2.4.4 Admixtures

Only admixtures approved by the Department shall be used in concretemixes. A certification from the admixture supplier that the admixture proposedmeets the requirements of Standard Specification 924 is required. Ensure

that the certification also includes an additional statement from theadmixtures’ supplier or an approved independent testing laboratory that theproposed admixture is compatible with all other admixture to be included inthe concrete design mix. Admixture dosage rate shall be within the range of the manufacturers technical data sheet for the product to be used.

Measure admixtures by mass or volume. Use measuring equipment that has

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operating conditions, within 1% of the quantity of water required for thebatch.

Regardless of the method used, the following guidelines will be followedwhen measuring devices are checked for conformity with accuracyrequirements of the specification or accuracy requirements as specifiedherein:

(1) Devices will be checked up to the maximum quantity normally required for a batch.

(2) At least four step - checks will be made at approximately equal intervals,including the maximum quantity normally required for a batch.

(3) The report supplied by the qualified agency performing the check shallinclude the date of inspection, signature of the agency representative,observed deviations for each quantity checked and a statement that thedevice conforms to Department specifications. A copy of the reportcorresponding with the current certificate of inspection shall be availableat the plant where the device is located.

(4) A certificate of inspection bearing the date of certification and signed by arepresentative of the qualified agency shall be affixed to the measuringdevice.

(5) Methods not specifically detailed above are considered acceptable if District Materials Personnel verify compliance with conditions andguidelines stated in the specifications, or other written authority.

9.2.4.5.2 Admixture Measuring Dispensers

Admixture measuring dispenser accuracy shall be certified annually bythe admixture supplier. Calibrate the dispensing equipment for calciumnitrite and silica fume slurry quarterly.

9.2.4.5.3 Recorders

Plants equipped with recording mechanisms must provide records thatare clear, complete and permanent indications of plant performance.Where necessary, recorder information may be supplemented by thebatcher during the batching operation. The Department shall be allowedto review recorder history at any time.

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9.2.4.6 Batching Accuracy

Failure to maintain batching operations of the plastic concrete within the

tolerance for each component material requires immediate investigation andcorrective action by the concrete producer, and automatically places the planton conditional approved status. Failure to implement corrective measures willbe cause for placing the plant on non-approved status and suspension of theQuality Control Plan.

9.2.4.7 Batch Adjustments For Materials

Permissible adjustments to previously approved design mixes that may bemade without a new design mix request are as follows:

(1) Coarse or Fine Aggregate: ±75 lbs/yd3 [±45 kg/m3] of concrete.

(2) Admixtures: Shall be within the manufacturer's technical data sheet range.Adjustments falling outside the technical data sheet range shall requiredesign mix re-verification.

(3) Cementitious Materials: ±6.5% per cubic yard [cubic meter], but not lessthan the specified minimum for that class of concrete.

The Adjusted mix must meet the theoretical yield requirements of theapproved mix design.

The Producer shall inform the District Materials Engineer of any adjustmentsto the mix. Batch adjustments shall be noted on the concrete delivery tickets.

9.2.4.8 Batch Adjustments For Moisture

Within two hours prior to each day's batching, free moisture shall bedetermined for the coarse and fine aggregates. On continuous concreteplacements expected to exceed three hours, an additional moisture test shallbe required approximately half way through the batching operations. Theconcrete producer shall use these values for adjustment of batch proportions.

One or more of the following methods shall determine aggregate freemoisture:

(1) By using moisture probe readings, speedy moisture tester or Chapmanflask for fine aggregate moisture. The accuracy of the moisture probe shallbe verified at least weekly by the manufacturer's recommended method

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and by method (2) below. The Chapman flask and speedy moisture tester shall be verified at least weekly by method (2) below.

(2) By calculating both coarse and fine aggregate free moisture based upondry sample weights and adjusting for absorption.

(3) By towel drying coarse aggregate to calculate free moisture on saturatedsurface dry aggregate. The accuracy of towel drying shall be verifiedweekly by method (2) above.

9.2.4.9 Substitution of Materials

Obtain Department approval for any material substitutions before productionof that design mix. Any substitution of materials must meet the requirements

in Standard Specification 346. 

9.2.4.10 Equipment

Use equipment for handling ingredients, mixing concrete, handling the mixedconcrete, transporting and depositing the mixed concrete that has nodetrimental effect on the plastic concrete. Do not use equipment withaluminum surfaces in physical contact with the mixed product.

9.2.5 DESIGN MIXES

Design mixes shall meet the requirements of Standard Specification 346. Form675-010-03, Concrete Design Mix [Form 675-010-04 for metric projects] shall beused for design mix submittals.

Plants furnishing concrete to multiple projects may use approved concrete mixdesigns on different projects, provided component materials and projectrequirements of the approved mix design remain the same. The concreteproduction facility shall submit mix design requests directly to the DistrictMaterials Engineer in the District that the concrete production facility is located.If a concrete producer is located out-of-state, then the mix design submission willbe to the nearest District Materials Engineer.

The District Materials Engineer will monitor or otherwise review theproportioning, mixing and testing of the proposed mix. When the mix propertiesand components have been verified, the District Materials Office will so advisethe State Materials Office, who will issue approval for the mix design. Those mixdesigns that cannot be verified regarding final properties or components will bereturned to the concrete producer as unacceptable for use on Department

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projects. Make a separate submittal for each class of concrete and eachparticular combination of component materials to be used at trial mixtemperatures of 70 to 85ºF [20 to 30ºC], and for hot weather mixes at a minimum

temperature of 94ºF [35ºC]. Use only design mixes approved by the StateMaterials Office for Department use. The approved concrete mix design willremain in effect until the District Materials Office authorizes a change in writing.

Include the following with the mix design submittal:

(1) The Department approved source identification number for coarse and fineaggregates, specific gravity, along with the size of coarse aggregate and targetFineness Modulus for fine aggregate. Identify other component materials bymanufacturer, brand name, and type.

(2) The actual proportions of raw materials intended to be combined to produce theconcrete.

(3) Historical or trial mix data:

(a) Historical data from a minimum of 15 consecutive Departmentacceptance tests of production concrete, made in accordance with theproposed mix design, which demonstrates that the proposed mix has metall applicable plastic and hardened concrete specification criteria withoutfailure. For drilled-shaft concrete to be placed in (1) a wet shaft, or (2) adry shaft requiring a temporary removable casing, provide slump loss test

results. The Department will not approve hot weather mixes based onhistorical data.

(b) Alternatively, test data from a single trial mix which demonstrates that theproduced concrete using the proposed mix, designated ingredients anddesignated water to cementitious materials ratio will have a slump within ±0.5 inch [±15 mm] of the target value (or for mixes utilizing HRWR, within±1 inch [±25 mm] of the target value), air content of 2.5% to 5% andstrength required to meet an over design which is the minimum requiredstrength plus 1.6 standard deviations.

(4) The chloride content of the proposed design mix. The Department will notapprove mix designs when the chloride content of the trial mix exceeds the limitsshown in Standard Specification Section 346-4.2.1.

(5) For design mixes developed for use under hot weather concreting conditions:Hold the trial mix in the mixer for 90 minutes after completion of initial mixing.During the extended mixing period, turn the drum intermittently for 30 seconds

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every five minutes. Cover the drum with wet burlap or an impermeable cover material during the rest periods. At the end of the 90-minute period, remix thetrial mix for a minimum of one minute and make a slump test to verify that the

concrete is within the specified range for slump.

On completion of the extended mixing period, ensure that the trial mix concretehas a slump within ±0.75 inch [±20 mm] of the target value (±1 inch [±25 mm] for mixes utilizing HRWR), and an air content between 2% and 5%. If below thetarget range, the producer may adjust the slump by a water addition. After thewater addition, remix the concrete for a minimum of two minutes. Ensure that themix temperature is not less than 94ºF [34ºC] at any time.

The total water used in initial mixing and the final slump adjustment constitutesthe design mix water content. Ensure that the total water to cementitious

materials ratio does not exceed the maximum water to cementitious ratio of Table 3 in the Standard Specification  346-4, for the respective class of concrete. The Department may require extended mixing for precast/prestressedconcrete when centrally mixed at the placement site.

(6) For design mixes proposed for use in wet drilled shafts, demonstrate theadditional requirements in Standard Specification Section 346-3.2.

Submit strength test data for establishing the standard deviation of the plant tomeet the specified strength of the mix submitted for approval within 1,000 psi[7 MPa]. The strength test data shall represent either a group of at least 30

consecutive tests or a statistical average for two groups totaling 30 or moretests. When the Department cannot determine the plant standard deviation fromhistorical data, apply an over design requirement, based on a singular trial mix,that is the minimum required strength plus 1,200 psi [8 MPa] for minimumrequired concrete strengths of 5,000 psi [35 MPa] or less. For minimum requiredconcrete strengths above 5,000 psi [35 MPa], apply an over design requirementthat is the minimum required strength plus 1,400 psi [10 MPa].

Ensure that preparation and testing of the trial mixes is performed by alaboratory acceptable to the Department which (A) has been inspected by theCCRL on a regular basis, with all deficiencies corrected, and under the

supervision of a Specialty Engineer, Engineer’s representative or a professionalEngineer, or (B) meets all the requirements of ASTM C 1077. The Departmentmay give consideration to approval of laboratories operating under other independent inspection programs demonstrated to be equivalent to the programsrecognized in (A) and (B). Ensure that the 28-day strength (or strength at anyother designated age) of trial mixes meets the above stated over designrequirements to ensure that concrete sampled and tested at the point of 

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placement has a strength exceeding the specified minimum strength.

9.2.6 BATCHING PRODUCTION FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

9.2.6.1 Bins

Provide bins of adequate capacity for the required concrete production.Support the bins upon a rigid framework founded upon a stable foundationcapable of holding them in a safe and secure position. Design eachcompartment to discharge efficiently and freely into the weigh hopper.Provide positive means of control so that as the quantity desired in the weighhopper is approached, the material can be added slowly and the addition of further material can be stopped precisely. Use a discharging mechanism thatprevents loss of material when it is closed. Construct aggregate storage bins

sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of material, and divide them into at leastone compartment for the fine aggregate and one compartment for each sizeof coarse aggregate to be used. Provide compartment partitions that aresufficiently tight and high enough to prevent intermingling of the differentmaterials. Construct leak-proof and moisture-proof cementitious bins, andprovide them with vibrators or other means to aid the flow of cement from thebin.

9.2.6.2 Weigh Hoppers

Provide weigh hoppers consisting of suitable containers freely suspended

from scales and protected from the elements so that accuracy is notadversely affected. Equip the hoppers with a discharge mechanism thatprevents leakage or loss of material when closed. Vent hoppers to permit air to escape and equip them with vibrators or other equipment that ensurescomplete and efficient discharge of materials.

9.2.6.3 Scales

Provide either beam type or springless dial type scales, or electronic devicessuch as load cells. Where using beam type scales, provide suitable means tohold poises securely in position after they are set. Keep scales clean and in

good operating condition. Provide the scale operator with an unobstructedview of all indicating devices and convenient access to all controls. Usegraduated weigh beam or dials to permit reading to 0.1% of the capacity of the scales.

All scales and other weighing devices used in batching shall be checked for accuracy by a representative of a scale company registered with the Bureau

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of Weights and Measures of the Florida Department of Agriculture. All scalesand other weighing devices shall be checked prior to beginning any work for the Department and at lease once every three months. Any scale can be

required to be rechecked if deemed necessary by the Department. Checkscales up to at least the maximum load normally handled on each respectivescale.

Maintain cement scales, pozzolan scales, and coarse and fine aggregatescales to an accuracy of 0.5% of the maximum load normally handled.

Affix a certificate of inspection bearing the date of the certification showingsignature of the scale company representative to each weighing device.Make available at the plant a copy of the scale company's reportcorresponding with the current certificate of inspection showing the date of 

inspection, signature of the scale company representative, the observedscale deviations for the loads checked, and a statement that the scale meetsthe requirements of Chapter 531 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.), pertainingto specifications, tolerances and regulations, as administered by the Bureauof Weights and Measures of the Florida Department of Agriculture.

9.2.7 MIXERS

9.2.7.1 General Requirements

Provide mixers of an approved type that are capable of combining the

components of the concrete into a thoroughly mixed and uniform mass, freefrom balls or lumps, which are capable of discharging the concrete with asatisfactory degree of uniformity.

9.2.7.2 Design

Use truck mixers of the inclined axis revolving drum type, or concrete plantcentral mixers of the non-tilting, tilting, vertical shaft or horizontal shaft types.

Make available at the batching plant at all times a copy of the manufacturer'sdesign, showing dimensions and arrangement of blades. The concrete

producer may use mixers that have been altered from such design in respectto blade design and arrangement, or to drum volume, when concurred by themanufacturer and approved by the Department.

Ensure that metal rating plates are attached to each mixer specifying itsmixing speed, agitating speed, rated capacity and unit serial number.

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corrective action, the Department may reject the truck mixer at any time it isagain found to have an inoperable revolution counter. The revolution counter will be set to zero prior to mixing.

The Producer shall inspect all truck mixers at least once each week for changes due to accumulation of hardened concrete or to wear of blades. Theblades shall be repaired as necessary to meet the requirements. Anyappreciable accumulation of hardened concrete shall be removed before anymixer may be used.

Copies of the most recent water measuring equipment calibration shall bekept in the truck cab and available upon request.

9.2.7.4 Central Mixers

Use stationary type mixers equipped with an approved timing device whichwill automatically lock the discharge lever when the drum is charged andrelease it at the end of the mixing period. In the event of failure of the timingdevice, the Department may allow operations to continue during the day thatfailure was noticed for the first time. Do not extend such operations beyondthe end of that working day. The mixer shall be operated at the speedrecommended by the manufacturer.

The Producer shall inspect all mixers at least once each week for changesdue to accumulation of hardened concrete or to wear of blades.

9.2.7.5 Cleaning and Maintenance of Mixers

Repair or replace mixer blades of revolving drum type mixers when the radialheight of the blade at the point of maximum drum diameter is less than 90%of the design radial height. Repair or adjust mixers of other designs per manufacturer's instructions. Resolve questions of performance through mixer uniformity tests as described in ASTM C 94.

9.2.8 MIXING AND DELIVERING CONCRETE

9.2.8.1 General Requirements

Operate all concrete plant mixers at speeds per the manufacturer's design or recommendation. Do not allow the volume of mixed batch material to exceedthe manufacturers rated mixing capacity. Mix concrete containing metakaolinor silica fume in accordance with their supplier's recommendations.

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When necessary and in order to produce concrete of the specifiedtemperature during cold weather conditions, heat either the mix water or theaggregates or both prior to batching. Apply the heating uniformly in a

manner, which is not detrimental to the mix. Do not heat the aggregatesdirectly by gas or oil flame or on sheet metal over fire. Do not heat the

aggregates or water to a temperature of over 150° F (66° C). If either is

heated to over 100° F (38° C), mix them together prior to the addition of thecement so that the cement does not come in contact with the materials,

which are in excess of 100° F (38° C). Include in the Quality Control Planmeasures to maintain free moisture in a well drained condition when heatingaggregates.

9.2.8.2 Central Mixing:

After all materials are in the mixer, mix the concrete a minimum of twominutes or the manufacturer's recommended minimum, whichever is longer,unless the Department authorizes a reduced mixing time.

9.2.8.3 Transit Mixing:

Initially mix each batch between 70 and 100 revolutions of the drum at mixingspeed. When water is added at the job site, mix the concrete 30 additionalmixing revolutions. When mixing for the purpose of adjusting consistency, donot allow the total number of revolutions at mixing speed to exceed 160.Discharge all concrete from truck mixers before total drum revolutions exceed

300. All revolutions of the drum shall be counted in the total number of revolutions.

Do not haul concrete in mixer trucks loaded with more than the rated capacityshown on their attached plates.

9.2.8.4 Charging the Mixer 

Charge each batch into the drum so that some water enters both in advanceof and after the cementitious material and aggregates. If using fly ash in themix, charge it into the drum over approximately the same interval as the

cement. The concrete producer may use other time intervals for theintroduction of materials into the mix when the concrete producer demonstrates, using test requirements specified in ASTM C 94, that he canachieve uniformity of the concrete mix.

For concrete mixes containing specialty ingredients (silica fume, metakaolin,corrosion inhibitor calcium nitrite, accelerators, high range water reducers,

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etc.), charge the batch materials into the mixer in a sequence recommendedby the supplier. Adjust the weight of mixing water for a concrete mixcontaining a corrosion inhibitor admixture or silica fume slurry. Account for 

water in the corrosion inhibitor or silica fume slurry as described in themanufacture’s technical data sheet.

9.2.9 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The quality control plan of any concrete production facility shall meet therequirements of Standard Specification Section 6. The quality control plan isused to maintain the properties of concrete to the point of discharge at theproject site. The quality control plan shall address how the water to cementitiousmaterials ratio and the plastic properties tests of concrete will be controlled tomeet specification requirements. The quality control plan shall address the

qualification of personnel, source of materials, and equipment used to produceconcrete. Quality control of the concrete shall be achieved through statisticalevaluation of test results. The Producer shall use a Department approvedlaboratory and qualified personnel.

The production facility shall be on the Department’s approved list prior toproduction of concrete for Department projects. The approved Quality ControlPlan shall be the minimum required control of concrete on all Departmentprojects. The State Materials Office will assign a Concrete Plant Number for each facility.

9.2.10 PERSONNEL

Concrete production facilities supplying concrete to Department projects shallhave adequate qualified personnel. Batch Plant operator, certified techniciansand manager of quality control are required positions for an approved concreteproduction facility. At the discretion of the Department, certain functions of theabove positions may be combined when it can be demonstrated that the plantoperation and quality of the concrete will not be detrimentally affected. CTQPQualified Technicians utilizing equipment with a valid calibration/verification willperform Quality Control sampling and testing. This qualification of any technicianshall be made available upon request.

9.2.10.1 Batch Plant Operator 

Personnel who have quality control functions or who sign concretecertification/delivery tickets must demonstrate, through examination,adequate concrete related knowledge. Plant Operators shall be presentduring batching operations. The Plant Operator shall be qualified by the

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Department’s Construction Training and Qualification Program (CTQP).

9.2.10.2 Certified Technicians

Personnel who perform the tests on the plastic properties of concrete, suchas slump, temperature, air content, making/curing concrete cylinders andcalculating the water to cementitious materials ratio, shall be qualified as aConcrete Field Inspector – Level I by the Department’s Construction Trainingand Qualification Program (CTQP).

Personnel who perform the tests on the hardened properties of concrete,such as strength of cylinders, shall be qualified as a Concrete LaboratoryTechnician – Level I by the Department’s Construction Training andQualification Program (CTQP).

9.2.10.3 Mix Design Technician

Personnel who have quality control functions of designing a concrete mixmust demonstrate, through examination, adequate concrete relatedknowledge. Such examinations will deal with Department specifications andconcrete quality control procedures. The Mix Design Technician shall bequalified as a Concrete Laboratory Technician – Level II by the Department’sConstruction Training and Qualification Program (CTQP).

9.2.10.4 Manager of Quality Control

Personnel who perform the duties of managing the quality control of the plantshall be qualified as a Concrete Laboratory Technician – Level II by theDepartment’s Construction Training and Qualification Program (CTQP). Thepersonnel shall also have the following qualifications:

(4) Three years of quality control experience directly related to cementconcrete production.

(5) Demonstrated proficiency in implementing, supervising and maintainingsurveillance over a quality control program.

(6) Experience or certification in performance of required quality control testsand in organization and statistical evaluation of quality control test results.

The personnel who perform the duties of managing the quality control of theproduction facility shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

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(7) Implement policies and procedures of the quality control program.

(8) Maintain liaison with Project Manager and the Department on all activities

related to quality control.

(9) Supervise the activities of all quality control technicians, ensuring sufficientmanpower in all areas related to quality control testing and inspection.

(10) Review all quality control procedures to ensure compliance with projectspecifications.

(11) Ensure all quality control records are properly prepared and reviewed.

(12) Ensure that quality control activities are performed in accordance with

documented instructions and procedures.

(13) Develop and maintain a filing, storage and retrieval system for qualitycontrol records.

9.2.11 RECORDS

All records shall be kept on file at each plant and made available upon requestby the Department. The following updated information shall be available at eachplant:

(1) Producer Quality Control program and plant approval status.

(2) Approved concrete design mixes.

(3) Materials source/specification compliance (delivery tickets, certifications, certifiedmill test reports, miscellaneous test reports).

(4) Quality Control data (gradation and absorption worksheets, fresh and hardenedconcrete test results, sample frequency data, and any additional informationrequired by the District Materials Engineer).

(5) Plant and mixer design data as required by project specifications.

(6) Federal poster.

(7) Contract documents, as determined necessary by the District MaterialsEngineer.

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(8) A copy of the scale company or testing agency report showing the observeddeviations from quantities checked during calibration of scales or meters.Certification documents for admixture weighing and measuring dispensers.

(9) Chloride test data. Ensure that testing for chlorides is performed by a laboratorymeeting the requirements of Standard Specification Section 6-9.

(10) Weekly mixer inspection certification (a copy of the truck mixer certification shallbe located in the truck cab and in the plant).

(11) Moisture Control records including date and time of test.

(12) Daily records of all concrete batched for delivery to Department projects,including respective design mix numbers and quantities of batched concrete.

9.2.12 SAMPLING AND TESTING OF MATERIALS 

Sampling and Testing of materials and concrete for quality control purposes isthe responsibility of the concrete production facility. Frequency of sampling mustbe designed to provide adequate data to operate the quality control program for each design mix. Table 1 designates the minimum sampling and testingfrequencies that will be accepted in a well controlled production facility. Thequality control plan shall indicate an increased sampling rate when any qualitycontrol plan limit is reached. All sampling and testing shall be conducted inaccordance with current ASTM sampling and testing methods.

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(19) Truck number making the concrete delivery.

(20) Class of concrete.

(21) Design mix number.

(22) Time all materials are introduced into mixer.

(23) Cubic yards [cubic meters] in this load.

(24) Cumulative total cubic yards [cubic meters] batched for job on date of delivery.

(25) Maximum allowable water addition at the job site.

(26) Number of revolutions at mixing speed before leaving for job site.

(27) Amount of mixing time for central mixer.

(28) Coarse and fine aggregate sources (Department assigned Pit No.).

(29) Actual weight of coarse and fine aggregates batched in pounds [kilograms].

(30) Percent of free moisture in coarse and fine aggregates.

(31) Cement producer and type.

(32) Total weight of cement batched in pounds [kilograms].

(33) Producer, brand name and class (whichever might apply) of Pozzolan or Slag.

(34) Total amount of Pozzolan or Slag batched in pounds [kilograms].

(35) Producer, supplier, type and total amount of air entraining agent used.

(36) Producer, supplier, type and total amount of admixtures used.

(37) Total amount of water batched at the plant in gallons [liters] or pounds[kilograms].

(38) Statement of compliance with Department specifications.

(39) Original signature of Plant Operator and Technician Identification Number.

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ATTACHMENT “A”

CONCRETE Production Facility inspection checklist 

PLANT NUMBER: __________ 

INSPECTION DATE: _____ / _____ / _____ Inspected for: 346 _______, 347_______, Both _______ 

Today’s Inspection: Initial _________, Routine __________, Reinspection __________ 

Concrete Supplier: Plant Inspected By:

Plant Address: Plant Location:

Plant Telephone No.: Plant Fax Number:

QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL

Quality Control Manager: CTQP Batch Plant Certification Date:

QC Manager Location: Quality Control Telephone No.:

Quality Control Mobile No.: Quality Control Fax. No.:

PLANT PERSONNEL Y N

1 The plant personnel are certified through the CTQP program.

2 The plant personnel are indicated in the Quality Control Plan.

Batch Operator: CTQP TIN: Expiration Date:

QC Manager: CTQP TIN: Expiration Date:

Other: CTQP TIN: Expiration Date:

Other: CTQP TIN: Expiration Date:

Based on today’s inspection, this plant is placed on the following status:

APPROVED __________ CONDITIONALLY APPROVED__________  NON-APPROVED __________ 

 ________________________________________ FDOT PLANT INSPECTOR

 ______________________________________ PLANT REPRESENTATIVE

Plant Representative signature does not indicate agreement or disagreement with inspector findings.

AREA  REMARK OR DEFFICIENCY   Y  N  N/A 

C E M E N T

P O Z Z O L A N S / S L A G

C O A R S E A G G R E G A T E

F I N E A G G R E G A T EA D M I X T U R E S

W A T E R

P L A N T R E C O R D S

S C A L E S

M I X I N G C O N C R E T E

R A W M A T E R I A L S

M I X E R S

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THIS INFORMATION IS COLLECTED INSIDE THE BATCH HOUSE

No. Item Y N N/A

C E M E N T

1The certification for cement complies with AASHTO M-85 & FDOTspecification.

2 The cement is identified in the Quality Control Plan.

P O Z Z O L A N S / S L A G

3The certification for Fly Ash complies with ASTM C-618 (Class F) or ASTM C-311 (Class C) and FDOT specification.

4 The certification for Blast Furnace Slag complies with ASTM C-989 and FDOTspecification.

5 The fly ash and slag are identified in the Quality Control Plan.

Material Type Brand Source Delivery Date Mill Cert. Date 

REMARKS OR DEFFICIENCY:

 ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________  __________________________________________________________________ 

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No. Item Y N N/A

F I N E A G G R E G A T E

1 The fine aggregates are indicated in the Quality Control Plan.

2 The fine aggregates meet all specification requirements.

3 The Gradation / Absorption tests is being performed by approved personnel or lab. Technician Identification Number (TIN) ______________________ 

4 The Gradation / Absorption tests is being performed in a timely manner (atleast once per 30 days).

5 The free moisture test is being performed by an approved method.(cook out, moisture probe reading, speedy moisture tester or Chapman flask)

6 The plant is verifying the accuracy weekly if the speedy moisture tester or Chapman flask method is being used.

7 The plant is verifying the accuracy at least weekly if the moisture probe is

being used by the recommendation of the manufacture.

Pit No. Grade FDOT Code Delivery Date Date Certified

REMARKS OR DEFFICIENCY:

 ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________ 

 ______________________________________________________________________  __________________________________________________________________ 

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No. Item Y N N/A

A D M I X T U R E S

1 All admixtures are indicated in the Quality Control Plan.

2 All admixtures are on the Qualified Products List as approved for FDOT.

3 The number of measuring devices is sufficient.

Material Identification (Brand) Delivery Date Dispenser Calibration Date

REMARKS OR DEFFICIENCY:

 ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________ 

 __________________________________________________________________ 

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No. Item Y N N/A

W A T E R

1 The source of the water is indicated in the Quality Control Plan.

2a The source of water is from the city. (no testing needed)

2bThe source of water is from a well and tested once every three months, unlessthe past eight consecutive tests pass in which only require once every sixmonths. (last test date of: ____________________)

2c The source of water is from a stream or lake and tested once every thirtydays. (last test date of: ____________________)

2d The source of water is recycled and tested once every thirty days.(last test date of: ____________________)

2e The source of water is reclaimed wash water and tested once every thirtydays. (last test date of: ____________________)

3 The source of water was tested at an approved laboratory.(name of laboratory: ____________________)

REMARKS OR DEFFICIENCY:

 ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________  __________________________________________________________________ 

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No. Item Y N N/A

P L A N T R E C O R D S

1The various Applicable Specifications on File (both English and Metric if applicable).

2 The Plant Quality Control Plan on file.

3 A copy of the Federal Poster posted.

4 A daily record of concrete batched for the Department on file.

5 Copies of the manufacturers design showing dimensions and arrangements of blades for each mixer available.

6 All approved Design Mixes are on file.

7 The records for the Coarse Aggregates are available.

8 The records for the Fine Aggregates are available.

9The records for moisture probe and other methods of determining the freemoisture being verified at least once per 7 days.

10 The plant deviated from the standard 24-hour aggregate watering.

11If the plant deviated from the standard 24-hour aggregate watering, thedeviation is shown in their quality control plan and approved by the DistrictMaterials Engineer.

12 Project information was recorded (fill in below).

13 Concrete test data was recorded (fill in below).

Concrete Test Data:

FIN Project #Mix #

(Mix Class)DateCast

PlasticProperty

Strength28-Day Chloride Results

REMARKS OR DEFFICIENCY:

 ______________________________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________________________  ___________________________________________________________________  _____________________________________________________________________ 

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No. Item Y N N/A

S C A L E S

1A company registered with the Bureau of Weights and Measures of theDepartment of Agriculture calibrated the scales and water meters for accuracy.

2 Company Name & Registration #:

3 Cement scale was calibrated (date: ____________________).

4Course & Fine Aggregates scale was calibrated (date : ____________________).

5 Water measuring device was calibrated (date : _____________________).

6 There is an automatic cutoff for water measuring device.

7 The scale company report includes observed scale deviations.

8 The scale deviations were checked within 0.5% of maximum load.

9 Suitable means were provided to hold poises on beam type scales.

10 Scales permit reading to 0.1% of capacity.

11 A device to indicate the required load is being reached is provided.

12 All weighing devices are in view of the operator.

13Cementitious materials are measured within an accuracy of 1% of the requiredamounts.

14 Aggregates are measured within an accuracy of 1% of the required amounts.

15 Water is measured within an accuracy of 1% of the required amounts.

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No. Item Y N N/A

M I X I N G C O N C R E T E

1 The batching sequence is in accordance with the specifications.

2 The mixing is at proper drum speed.

3 If a truck mixer is used, the drum revolutions are according to specifications.

4 The maximum mixer volume is not exceeded.

5 All water going into the mixer is metered or weighed.

6 If a central mixer is used, the concrete is mixed a minimum of two minutes or as approved in the quality control plan.

7 The central mixer is equipped with an approved timing device.

8 Admixtures are measured separately.

9 Admixtures are added with the mixing water.

10 Cement is weighed independently from other materials.

11 Cement is weighed first when using a cumulative weigh hopper.

12Cementitious materials are being protected from loss in handling after weighing.

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THIS INFORMATION IS COLLECTED OUTSIDE THE BATCH HOUSE

No. Item Y N N/A

R A W M A T E R I A L S

1 The cement is stored in a weatherproof facility that is labeled.

2 For the cementitious materials there is a suitable, safe and convenient meansof collecting samples.

3Aggregates are handled and stored in silos, ground storage, or batch bins,free of contamination & segregation, and clearly labeled.

4 Aggregates are in a well-drained condition.

5 Aggregates stockpiles are formed properly.

6 Aggregate silos are kept in a reasonably full condition.

7 The entire surface of the coarse aggregate is continuously and uniformlysprinkled with fresh water 24-hours immediately preceding introduction intothe concrete mix (unless otherwise identified in the Quality Control Plan).

8 All scales have adequate protection from the elements.

9 All scales are clean to assure accurate and efficient operation.

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No. Item Y N N/A

M I X E R S / M A I N T E N A N C E O F M I X E R S

1 Mixers are free of hardened concrete.

2 All Blades are greater than 90% of design height.

3The supplier examines the mixers weekly for hardened concrete and bladewear and a record of the truck inspection being kept (both in the cab of thetruck mixer and in the plant).

4The manufacturer metal rating plate (consisting of mixing speed, agitationspeed, rated capacity and unit serial number) of the drum is available,attached, and legible on each truck mixer.

5The mixer is equipped with a hatch in the periphery of the drum, revolutioncounter, and a clean operating water gauge (calibrated annually) that are all ingood operation.

6Either central or truck (circle one) mixers demonstrate the capability tocombine the concrete component materials into a thoroughly mixed anduniform mass.

7 Either central or truck (circle one) mixers demonstrate the capability todischarge the concrete with a satisfactory degree of uniformity.

8 Mixers were inspected and recorded (fill in below).

Mixer Inspection:

TruckNumber 

Counter Condition

BladeCondition

DrumCondition

RatingPlates

Water Gauge Remarks

*Superficial Inspection, hatch need not be open (E) English (M) Metric (B) Both

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Topic No.: 675-000-000Materials Manual Effective: June 20, 2002Concrete Production Revised: September 4, 2002

ATTACHMENT "B" 

Sample Delivery Ticket for Structural Concrete

Financial Project No.: Serial No.:

Plant No.: Date:

Concrete Supplier: Delivered to:

Phone Number: Phone Number:

Address: Address:

 __ 

Truck No. DOT Class DOT Mix No. Cubic Yards This Load

Allowable JobsiteWater Addition

Time Loaded Mixing revolutions Cubic Yards Total Today

Cement

  _____________ ______________ _____________ Source Type Amount

Fly Ash or Slag

  _____________ ______________ _____________ Source Type Amount

Coarse Agg.  _____________ ______________ _____________ 

Pit Num. % Moisture Amount

Air Entrainment Admixture  _____________ _____________ ______________ _____________ 

Source Brand Type Amount

Fine Agg.  _____________ ______________ _____________ 

Pit Num. % Moisture Amount

Admixture  _____________ _____________ ______________ _____________ 

Source Brand Type Amount

Batch Water (gals. or lbs.) _____________ 

Amount

Admixture  _____________ _____________ ______________ _____________ 

Source Brand Type Amount

Issuance of this ticket constitutes certification that the concrete batched was produced and information recorded incompliance with Department specification requirements for Structural Concrete.

CTQP Technician Identification Number Signature of Batcher Plant Operator  

Arrival time at job site Number of revolutions upon arrival at job site

Water added at job site (gal. or lbs.) Additional mixing revolutions with added water 

Time concrete completely discharged Total number of revolutions

Initial Slump Initial Air Initial Concrete Temp. Initial w/c Ratio

Acceptance Slump Acceptance Air Acceptance Concrete Temp. Acceptance w/c Ratio