Common use of Quality and Proportioning of Concrete Clause in Contracts

Quality and Proportioning of Concrete. Materials for concrete shall be proportioned to produce a thoroughly workable, plastic mixture resulting in a dense watertight concrete. The concrete shall meet MHD Standard Specifications as specified in Section M4.02.00 of the “Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges,” Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Works, 1988 Ed. as amended and corrected. The use of an approved additive other than air-entrained additives shall not affect a change in the maximum water-cement ratio or the minimum cement content. The minimum cement content can be changed only with the prior written approval of the Engineer.

Quality and Proportioning of Concrete. Materials for concrete shall be proportioned to produce a thoroughly workable, plastic mixture resulting in a dense watertight concrete. The concrete shall meet MHD Standard Specifications as specified in Section M4.02.00 of the “Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges,” Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Works, 1988 Ed. 2023 Edition, as amended and corrected. The use of an approved additive other than air-entrained additives shall not affect a change in the maximum water-cement ratio or the minimum cement content. The minimum cement content can be changed only with the prior written approval of the Engineer.