GENERAL

MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

SPECIFICATION

VOLUME 1

CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL WORKS

ISSUE NO. 5b
(FOR 3RS PROJECT ONLY)

JULY 2019
 Table 20.7: Properties of Waterstops

Property Rubber waterstops PVC waterstops

Density 1100 kg/m³ (± 5%) 1300 kg/m³ (± 5%)

Hardness 60 - 70 IRHD 70 - 90 IRHD
Tensile strength 20 N/mm² 13 N/mm²
Elongation at break point 450% 285%
5% by mass after 0.15% by mass after
Water absorption
48 hours immersion 24 hours immersion
Softness number - 42 52

20.5.14 GGBS

GGBS shall comply with BS EN 15167-1 except that the scheme for the evaluation
of conformity of GGBS specified in BS EN 15167-2 is not required. The glass
content as determined by X-ray diffraction or optical-microscopy method shall be
not less than 67%. The X-ray diffraction method detailed in Appendix D of BS 6699
is acceptable.

20.6 SUBMISSIONS

20.6.1 Particulars of Materials for Concrete

(a) The following particulars of the proposed cement, PFA, GGBS and
aggregates shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review without
objection:

(i) A certificate applicable to the material to be supplied and not older than 6

and place of manufacture and showing that the cement complies with the
requirements stated in the Contract and including results of tests for:
composition;
chemical requirement;
compressive strength at 2, 7 and 28 days;
initial setting time; and
soundness.

(ii) A certificate applicable to the material to be supplied and not older than 6
months for PFA showing the source of the PFA and showing that the PFA
complies with the requirements stated in the Contract and including results of
tests required in either Clause 14.1 of BS 3892: Part 1 or Clause 5.2 and 5.3
of BS EN 450-1.
(iii) -
- -
lime.

General Materials & Workmanship Specification 14/66 July 2019

Issue No. 5b, Volume 1 Civil & Structural Works
Section 20 Concrete & Joints in Concrete