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3CC System Performance Specification

This document provides a performance specification for membrane-free impermeable structural concrete. It lists several requirements for the concrete mix including a minimum cement content of 350kg/m3, a maximum water-binder ratio of 0.45, and the inclusion of a proven hydrophobic ingredient like Cementaid 3CC. It also specifies limits for water absorption and permeability based on testing at 7 and 28 days. Prior to construction, trial mixes must be performed to confirm the mix meets all requirements.

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3CC System Performance Specification

This document provides a performance specification for membrane-free impermeable structural concrete. It lists several requirements for the concrete mix including a minimum cement content of 350kg/m3, a maximum water-binder ratio of 0.45, and the inclusion of a proven hydrophobic ingredient like Cementaid 3CC. It also specifies limits for water absorption and permeability based on testing at 7 and 28 days. Prior to construction, trial mixes must be performed to confirm the mix meets all requirements.

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Sample Performance Specification for Membrane-Free

Impermeable Structural Concrete, conforming with requirements


for 3CC System quality concrete.

GUIDANCE NOTE: The performance and the effective life of integral


waterproofing compounds can vary greatly within the industry. Therefore,
an ingredient with an established, long-term history of successful use,
such as that stated in clause (d) below, is an essential component in
successful membrane-free design & construction. This specification is
based on the known long-term performance of one such ingredient, 3CC,
continuously performing in actual field structures up to 34 years old.
The trial mix concrete shall further have
an average water permeability
All concrete (SPECIFY AREAS) shall conform
coefficient when tested at 28 days of
with all specified requirements and the -12
following: not greater than 1 x 10 m/s as
measured by HDB Test Method for
a) The Ordinary Portland cement content of Coefficient of Permeability under 3.0
the concrete shall be no less than 350 kgf/cm2 (1989) or an average
kilograms per cubic metre. (For minimum penetration depth not greater than 20
contents of blended cements, consult mm as measured by DIN 1048: Part 5:
Cementaid.) 1991.
b) The concrete shall contain Cementaid d) Any admixtures or ingredient other than
Superplastet or equal and approved high cement, aggregate or approved water-
range water reducer, such that the free reducing admixture, used by the contractor
water / binder (w/b) ratio shall not exceed to comply with the absorption and
0.45. permeability requirements, must be shown
c) The concrete shall contain a time-proven by an independent authority to have had
hydrophobic ingredient (HI), such as no reduction in performance after field
Cementaid 3CC , or proven equal and exposure for a minimum of 15 years.
approved in writing, in strict accordance e) The Engineer reserves the right to require
with manufacturer’s Detailed Technical the concrete as placed and cured in the
Specifications. actual structure to comply with the water
Prior to construction, trial mixes are to be absorption and the permeability limits
conducted under the supervision of the within 7 and 28 days of placement,
engineer or his representative and with the respectively. The Contractor shall provide
HI manufacturer present, to confirm that costings for absorption and permeability
the proposed mix conforms with strength, testing by an accredited laboratory, and if
w/b ratio, slump and other requirements. so required, samples shall be taken during
construction as directed by the Engineer.
The trial mix concrete shall further have These samples shall be tested as above
a corrected 30 minute water absorption and shall conform with the absorption and
of not greater than 1.5%, (one and half permeability requirements. The Engineer
percent) as measured by BS 1881: Part further reserves the right to take cores
122: 1983 except that the age at test from the structure to confirm compliance.
shall be 7 days. The absorption test is to
be conducted on cores taken from cubes f) Admixtures must contain no chlorides.
or cylinders as specified in the standard. The supplier shall satisfy the Engineer that
Cast specimens, 150mm x 75mm, may any admixture or ingredient used, or their
also be used for testing where approved combination, does not detrimentally affect
by the Engineer. the strength or other properties of the
concrete.

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