Saudi Aramco Oil Company: SECTION 03100

Saudi Aramco 2616-ENG (3/99)
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THIS DRAWING AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SAUDI ARAMCO. NO REPRODUCTION IN FULL OR IN PART SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THIS DOCUMENT WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF ITS OWNER.
PMT
SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY
SECTION 03100
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CONCRETE FORMWORK
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

DESCRIPTION
A. Formwork for cast-in-place concrete structures
B. Openings for Other Work
C. Form Accessories
D. Form Stripping
DATE JOB/EWO
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 03200 Concrete Reinforcement

REV.
NO.
B. Section 03300 Cast-in Place Concrete

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
__ ________ _
C. Section 03345 Concrete Finishing
DATE: ________
PROJECT D. Section 05300 Metal roof panel
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ E. Section 07920 Sealant and Caulking
CERTIFIED
_ __________ 1.03 REFERENCES

DATE: ________
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
A. SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES).
________________
DATE: _________ M-100 Saudi Aramco Building Code
OPERATIONS
______________ Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete

DATE:_________ Structures
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,, CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
Q-005 Concrete Foundations

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Date:
By:
B. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL
BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.________
(DCC) NO.: __________________________
301 Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings.

REVISION CERTIFICATION
318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS DWG. TYPE PLANT NO. INDEX DRAWING NO. SHT. NO. REV. NO.
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347R Guide to Formwork for Concrete.

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C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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A135.4 Basic Hardboard
A199.1 Construction and Industrial Plywood.

DESCRIPTION
D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
A307 Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile

Strengths.
D1751 Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving

and Structural Construction
DATE JOB/EWO
E. U.S. Department of Commerce, Product Standards
PS-1 Construction and Industrial Plywood.

REV.
NO.
F. Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER G. Corps of Engineers
__ ________ _
DATE: ________ CRD C572-74 Specifications for Polyvinyl Chloride Waterstops.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
1.04 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
____________
DATE ______
CERTIFIED
A. Design and construction of formwork is the responsibility of the
CONTRACTOR, subject to review by the SAUDI ARAMCO
_ __________ Representative.
DATE: ________
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
B. Design formwork for vertical loads and lateral pressures in accordance
________________
with SAES-Q-001, ACI 301, and ACI 347R.
DATE: _________
OPERATIONS C. Design formwork system which is adequately braced and has adequate
______________ strength and stability to withstand pressures due to vibrations and
DATE:_________
placement of concrete and to ensure finished concrete within the
specified tolerances.
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D. When necessary to maintain the specified tolerances, design camber

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into the formwork to compensate for an anticipated deflection and creep

due to the weight and pressure of the fresh concrete and construction
Date:
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loads.

(DCC) NO.: __________________________
Safety factors shall be considered in design of forms and their

accessories in accordance with Saudi Aramco Construction Safety
Manual and ACI-347.

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E. Reshoring of lower floors to support loads due to wet concrete &

construction loads of upper floors, shall be justified by proper
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calculations.
ENG’G
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract Documents.
B. Shop Drawing and Calculations. Shop drawings and calculations for

DESCRIPTION
formwork including shoring and bracing shall contain all required details
as outlined in ACI-347 and shall be stamped by a Structural Engineer
prior to submittal to the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative for review.
C. Manufacturer’s data on formwork release agent, formwork facing

material and test data for formwork removal.
1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

DATE JOB/EWO
A. Perform work in accordance with ACI 301, 318, and 347; and SAES-Q-
001.
REV.
NO.
1.07 QUALIFICATIONS
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER A. Design formwork under direct supervision of a Structural Engineer
__ ________ _
experienced in design of this work.
DATE: ________
PROJECT 1.08 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ A. Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of
CERTIFIED Saudi Aramco Contract Documents.
_ __________ B. Store off ground in ventilated and protected manner to prevent

DATE: ________
deterioration from moisture.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
1.09 COORDINATION
DATE: _________
OPERATIONS A. Coordinate work under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract

______________ Documents.
DATE:_________
B. Coordinate this Section with other Sections of work which require

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attachment of components to or embedments or sleeves or reveals in

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formwork.
Date:
By:
C. Prior to installing formwork, ensure that the long radius bends, required
for FBE coated rebars will allow for correct placement of other rebar,

(DCC) NO.: __________________________
anchor bolts and other embeds as well as providing the concrete cover
for the reinforcement as required by SAES-Q-001 para. 5.8.
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D. Wherever retain-in-place forms are used, coordinate with manufacturers

recommendations for additional supports requirements, if any.
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1.10 MOCK-UP FOR EXPOSED SURFACES
Prepare sample mock-up of concrete of prescribed size & finish for approval by
SAUDI ARAMCO using proposed form work material, form surface treatment,
and form release agent.
DESCRIPTION
PART 2 -PRODUCTS
2.01 FRAMING LUMBER
All framing lumber shall be stress graded. Lumber in direct contact with
concrete shall be dressed on at least the contact side, with dressed or tongue
and groove edges; other lumber may be dressed or rough.
DATE JOB/EWO
2.02 BOARDS
Tongue and groove, Commercial Standard Douglas Fir or Number 2 common

REV.
NO.
or better lumber, uniform 25mm thickness, to provide tight forms and of such
moisture content as to prevent free absorption of moisture.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
__ ________ _
2.03 PLYWOOD FORMS
DATE: ________
PROJECT A. Exposed Surfaces in Finished Work: min. 20mm thick, high density
ENGINEER
overlay Plyform, Class 1 or Class II Exterior, APA grade trademarked,
____________
DATE ______ edge sealed, complying with USPS-PS1. Ensure that all forms are from
CERTIFIED same source & and in same condition to achieve uniform finish.
_ __________ B. Concealed Concrete Surfaces: min. 20mm thick, BB Plywood, Class 1

DATE: ________
Exterior, APA grade trademark, complying with USPS-PS1 sealed
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
edges and well oiled.
________________
DATE: _________ 2.04 FIBERGLASS, PLASTIC AND METAL FORMS
OPERATIONS
______________ May be used, subject to approval by the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative, if

DATE:_________
they produce the required concrete surfaces.
VERIFICATION
2.05 HARDBOARD
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Tempered, S1S, not less than 5mm thick, in compliance with ANSI A135.4.
Date:
By:
2.06 RETAIN-IN-PLACE METAL FORMS


(DCC) NO.: __________________________
Steel deck for slabs shall be as specified in Section 05310.

2.07 FORM TIES

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Furnish ties designed for a minimum working strength, when fully assembled,
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of at least 11,000 N. Safety factors shall be applied in accordance with

recommendations of ACI-347. Ties shall not be fitted with lugs, cones,
ENG’G
washers or other devices which will leave a void in the concrete. Snap or wire
ties are not acceptable. Use water seal ties in concrete exposed to hydrostatic
pressure.
A. Concealed Work: Use tie type with adjustable length which will not
DESCRIPTION
leave holes or depression larger than 22mm in diameter in face of

concrete when removed.
B. Exposed Exterior and Interior Work: Use a threaded, disconnecting

type tie without cones.
2.08 FORM RELEASE AGENT

DATE JOB/EWO
Nonstaining liquid product which imparts waterproof film to prevent

adhesion of concrete, absorption of moisture and will not leave paint
impeding coating on face of concrete surfaces scheduled to be painted or
act as a bond breaker to surfaces scheduled to be tiled or to receive
REV.
NO.
special finishes.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 2.09 JOINT DEVICES AND FILLER MATERIALS
__ ________ _
DATE: ________ A. Premolded joint filler shall comply with ASTM D1751.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
____________
DATE ______ B. Construction Joint Devices: Integral galvanized steel.
CERTIFIED
C. Sealant and Primer: Refer to Section 07920
_ __________
DATE: ________
2.10 WATERSTOPS
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
Water stop material shall meet the requirement of CRDC572. Polyvinyl
DATE: _________ chloride, minimum 12 Mpa tensile strength, minimum 46 degrees C to 79
OPERATIONS degrees C working temperature range, maximum possible lengths, ribbed
______________ profile, preformed corner sections, heat welded jointing. Widths shall be as
DATE:_________
specified on drawings.
VERIFICATION
2.11 SCREED CHAIRS

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Galvanized steel chairs shall be used. Wood shall not be used.

Date:
By:
2.12 CHAMFER STRIPS


(DCC) NO.: __________________________
25mm angle chamfer strips of material same as forms shall be placed at all
edges and corners of beams and pedestals which will be exposed in the
finished work.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify lines, levels, and centers before proceeding with formwork.

DESCRIPTION
Ensure dimensions agree with Contract Drawings.
3.02 EARTH FORMS
A. Hand trim sides and bottom of earth forms. Remove loose soil prior to
placing concrete.
3.03 ERECTION - FORMWORK

DATE JOB/EWO
A. Installation and removal of formwork shall comply with the

recommendations of ACI 318, Chapter 6, ACI 347 and ACI 301 Section
2.3.
REV.
NO.
B. Construct adequately braced formwork so resulting concrete surfaces

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER conform to specified tolerances.
__ ________ _
DATE: ________ C. Brace forms adequately to retain forms in position during concrete
PROJECT placement and curing.
ENGINEER
D. Provide mortar-tight forms which conform to shapes, lines and
____________
DATE ______ dimensions shown and produce smooth surface without fins and
CERTIFIED projections.
_ __________ E. Provide form liners at locations and surfaces as indicated on

DATE: ________
Architectural Contract Drawings and as specified herein.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
F. All external edges of exposed concrete shall be chamfered by inserting
DATE: _________ 25mm angle strips in the form, unless otherwise noted on the Contract
OPERATIONS Drawings.
______________
DATE:_________ 3.04 APPLICATION - FORM RELEASE AGENT
VERIFICATION
A. Apply approved form release agent on formwork in accordance with

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manufacturer’s recommendations.
Date:
By:
B. Coat forms with form release agent prior to placement of reinforcing

steel. Do not allow excess coating material to stand in puddles in forms

(DCC) NO.: __________________________
nor to come into contact with concrete against which fresh concrete is to
be placed.
C. Soak inside surfaces of untreated forms with clean water.

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3.05 INSERTS, EMBEDDED PARTS AND OPENINGS
A. Conduits pipes and sleeves shall be provided in accordance with ACI

318 (Section 6.3). All embedded items including metal sleeves shall be
coated in accordance with SAES-Q-001 Section 6.3.
DESCRIPTION
B. Ensure items to be embedded in concrete are free from oil and foreign
matter that would weaken bond of concrete to such items.
C. Install inserts, anchors, sleeves, reveals and other items specified

elsewhere. Close ends of conduits, and piping and sleeves embedded
in concrete with caps or plugs. Ensure that anchor bolts do not come in
contact with reinforcing steel and meet the requirements of SAES-Q-
DATE JOB/EWO
005 Section 4.7.
D. Install waterstops continuous without displacing reinforcement at

construction joints as shown on Contract Drawings and in accordance
REV.
NO.
with manufacturer’s instructions.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER E. Complete test on piping and other items before starting concrete
__ ________ _
placement.
DATE: ________
PROJECT F. Before depositing concrete, check location and support of piping,
ENGINEER
electrical conduits and other items which are to be wholly or partially
____________
DATE ______ embedded.
CERTIFIED
G. Provide openings and recesses where required. Furnish and install
_ __________ sleeves.
DATE: ________
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
3.06 JOINTS
________________
DATE: _________ A. Unless otherwise directed, make contraction and expansion joints only
OPERATIONS where shown. Construction joints shall be located in field at locations
______________ approved by Saudi Aramco representative.
DATE:_________
Locate construction joints perpendicular to the main reinforcement and

VERIFICATION
in coordination with location of other type of joints. All reinforcement to

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continue across joints. Arrange construction joints in a manner that will

allow the concrete to be placed in one continuous operation. While
Date:
By:
locating construction joints consideration shall be given to maximum

pour limit allowed for different type of elements, as approved by Saudi

(DCC) NO.: __________________________
Aramco representative. Immediately prior to placing adjacent concrete,

thoroughly clean and wet the joint surface and remove any standing
water. After wetting, apply a uniform coat of neat cement grout.

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Do not install any joints unless approved by SAUDI ARAMCO

Representative. When such joints are approved, install in a manner
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that will least impair the structures. Contractor shall provide drawings
showing location of all construction and control joints.
ENG’G
B. Form keyways as shown on Contract Drawings.
C. Continue reinforcing steel and wire fabric across joints unless they are
shown as being free to move.
DESCRIPTION
D. Provide control joints in floor slabs except where covering occurs, e.g.,
with tiles. Make maximum distance between transverse control joints
6.0 meters or as shown on Contract Drawings. Submit shop drawings
showing location and type of control joints to the SAUDI ARAMCO
Representative.
E. Install premolded joint filler at locations shown. Extend filler from

DATE JOB/EWO
bottom of concrete to flush with finished concrete surface or hold down

below finish surface as shown on Contract Drawings.
REV.
NO.
F. Make splices in premolded filler in manner to preclude penetration of

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER concrete between joint faces.
__ ________ _
DATE: ________ G. Where premolded joint filler is held below finish concrete face, install
PROJECT insert in the form to leave a proper size slot to receive sealant
ENGINEER
compound specified in Section 07920.
____________
DATE ______
CERTIFIED
3.07 FORM CLEANING
_ __________ A. Clean forms as erection proceeds, to remove foreign matter such as

DATE: ________
sticks, boards, loose rocks, sand, debris, etc. within forms, to the
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
satisfaction of SAUDI ARAMCO Representative.
________________
DATE: _________ B. Prior to placing concrete, forms shall be sprayed with contaminant free
OPERATIONS water to prevent loss of moisture from the concrete. Do not permit
______________ water to puddle.
DATE:_________
C. In tall narrow forms, “Window” shall be provided on the bottom for

VERIFICATION
cleaning out the forms.

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3.08 FORMWORK TOLERANCES

Date:
By:
A. Construct formwork to maintain tolerances within the limits specified in


(DCC) NO.: __________________________
ACI 117 and ACI 347R for different classes of surfaces and different
components of the building.
3.09 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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A. Inspect erected formwork, shoring, and bracing to ensure work is in

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accordance with formwork design, and supports, fastenings, wedges,

ties, and items are secure prior to placement of concrete.
ENG’G
B. Inspection and adjustment of formwork shall be carried out by the

contractor before concreting, during and after concreting, in accordance
with recommendations of ACI 347.
DESCRIPTION
C. Contractor shall seek approval of Saudi Aramco representative of all

formworks prior to concreting.
3.10 REMOVAL OF FORMS AND SHORES
A. Forms and shores shall not be removed until concrete has attained
sufficient strength to support its own weight and the imposed loads.
Forms shall not be removed for a minimum period of 24 hours after
DATE JOB/EWO
placement of concrete. Forms shall be removed when safety and

serviceability are not impaired. Removal of forms is subject to SAUDI
ARAMCO Representative’s approval. Consideration shall be given to
prevailing temperature at the time of casting and retarding agents used,
REV.
NO.
if any. Recommendations of ACI 347 shall be used.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER B. Store removed forms in manner that surfaces to be in contact with fresh
__ ________ _
concrete will not be damaged. Discard damaged forms.
DATE: ________
PROJECT
ENGINEER
END OF SECTION
____________
DATE ______
CERTIFIED
_ __________
DATE: ________
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
________________
DATE: _________
OPERATIONS
______________
DATE:_________
VERIFICATION
EDSD
Date:
By:

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

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Saudi Aramco 2616-ENG (3/99)

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Formwork for cast-in-place concrete structures

B. Openings for Other Work

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 03200 Concrete Reinforcement

B. Section 03300 Cast-in Place Concrete

_ __________ 1.03 REFERENCES

______________ Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete

Q-005 Concrete Foundations

B. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

301 Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings.

318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

KING ABDULLAH PETROLEUM STUDIES DOC

347R Guide to Formwork for Concrete.

C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

A135.4 Basic Hardboard

A199.1 Construction and Industrial Plywood.

D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

A307 Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile

D1751 Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving

E. U.S. Department of Commerce, Product Standards

PS-1 Construction and Industrial Plywood.

F. Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual.

D. When necessary to maintain the specified tolerances, design camber

into the formwork to compensate for an anticipated deflection and creep

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

Safety factors shall be considered in design of forms and their

Manual and ACI-347.

KING ABDULLAH PETROLEUM STUDIES DOC

E. Reshoring of lower floors to support loads due to wet concrete &

A. Submit under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract Documents.

B. Shop Drawing and Calculations. Shop drawings and calculations for

C. Manufacturer’s data on formwork release agent, formwork facing

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

_ __________ B. Store off ground in ventilated and protected manner to prevent

OPERATIONS A. Coordinate work under provisions of Saudi Aramco Contract

B. Coordinate this Section with other Sections of work which require

attachment of components to or embedments or sleeves or reveals in

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

KING ABDULLAH PETROLEUM STUDIES DOC

D. Wherever retain-in-place forms are used, coordinate with manufacturers

1.10 MOCK-UP FOR EXPOSED SURFACES

2.01 FRAMING LUMBER

Tongue and groove, Commercial Standard Douglas Fir or Number 2 common

_ __________ B. Concealed Concrete Surfaces: min. 20mm thick, BB Plywood, Class 1

______________ May be used, subject to approval by the SAUDI ARAMCO Representative, if

2.06 RETAIN-IN-PLACE METAL FORMS

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO.: __________________________

Steel deck for slabs shall be as specified in Section 05310.

2.07 FORM TIES

KING ABDULLAH PETROLEUM STUDIES DOC

of at least 11,000 N. Safety factors shall be applied in accordance with

leave holes or depression larger than 22mm in diameter in face of