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| − | + | The concrete mix design must be suitable for the intended method of installation (e.g. pumpable) and finishing. Concrete with a minimum consistence class of S3 should be utilised, in accordance with BS 8500. | |
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| + | The mix design should be prepared in accordance with the strength class, maximum water/cement ratio and minimum cement content specified the engineer. The concrete contractors proposed mix design must be approved by the engineer prior to commencement of concrete placement works. | ||
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| + | '''BS 8500-1:2006 + A1:2012: Concrete. Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1. Method of specifying and guidance for the specifier.''' | ||
| + | '''[http://www.concretebookshop.com/tr75-composite-concrete-slabs-using-steel-decking-4324-p.asp Refer to 'Concrete Society Technical Report No.75 - Composite slabs using steel decking' for more information]''' | ||
| − | + | '''[https://smdltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SCI-P-300-Composite-SLabs-and-Beams-using-steel-decking-Third-Edition.pdf MCRMA/SCI Technical Paper No. 13/SCI P300 REVISED EDITION. Composite slabs and beams using steel decking: Best practice for design and construction]''' | |
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Latest revision as of 08:57, 19 October 2023
The concrete mix design must be suitable for the intended method of installation (e.g. pumpable) and finishing. Concrete with a minimum consistence class of S3 should be utilised, in accordance with BS 8500.
The mix design should be prepared in accordance with the strength class, maximum water/cement ratio and minimum cement content specified the engineer. The concrete contractors proposed mix design must be approved by the engineer prior to commencement of concrete placement works.
BS 8500-1:2006 + A1:2012: Concrete. Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1. Method of specifying and guidance for the specifier.
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