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Code of Practice for the procurement and

use of unbound granular fill hardcore
material for use under concrete floors

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DECLARATION

OF

SPECIFICATION

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND USE OF UNBOUND GRANULAR FILL
HARDCORE MATERIAL FOR USE UNDER CONCRETE FLOORS

AS

THE IRISH STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND USE OF UNBOUND GRANULAR FILL
HARDCORE MATERIAL FOR USE UNDER CONCRETE FLOORS

NSAI in exercise of the power conferred by section 16 (5) of the National Standards Authority of
Ireland Act, 1996 (No. 28 of 1996) and with the consent of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and
Innovation, hereby declare as follows:

1. This instrument may be cited as the Standard Specification (Code of Practice for the procurement
and use of unbound granular fill hardcore material for use under concrete floors) Declaration, 2016.

2. (1) The Specification set forth in the Schedule to this declaration is hereby declared to be the
standard specification for Code of Practice for the procurement and use of unbound granular fill
hardcore material for use under concrete floors.

(2) The said standard specification may be cited as Irish Standard 888:2016 or as
I.S. 888:2016.

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Contents
Page

DECLARATION .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Foreword.................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................. 5
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................. 5
4 Ordering, delivery and receipt on site ....................................................................................... 6
Specification................................................................................................................................. 6
Ordering ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Methods of supply ....................................................................................................................... 6
Receipt of materials on site ........................................................................................................ 7
4.4.1 General.......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.4.2 Visual inspection ......................................................................................................................... 7
Sample testing ............................................................................................................................. 7
Action in the event of non-conformity....................................................................................... 7
5 Placing and compaction of unbound granular fill materials ................................................... 7
Materials ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Placing .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Layer thickness............................................................................................................................ 8
5.3.1 T1 Struc and T2 Perm materials ................................................................................................. 8
5.3.2 T0 Struc material.......................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.3 T3 Blind material .......................................................................................................................... 8
Compaction .................................................................................................................................. 8
5.4.1 Small-floor slab construction ..................................................................................................... 8
5.4.2 Larger floor slab construction.................................................................................................... 8
Testing .......................................................................................................................................... 9
6 Traceability and record management ...................................................................................... 11
Annex A (informative) Summary of supply chain responsibilities - ordering to receipt on
construction site ........................................................................................................................ 13
Annex B (informative) Compaction requirements for unbound mixtures ....................................... 17

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Foreword
This Irish Standard has been prepared by the Roads Standards Committee, Aggregates Panel, the secretariat
of which is held by NSAI.

It specifies requirements for post manufacturing operations of unbound granular fill (hardcore) for use under
concrete floors and footpaths such as procurement, haulage, delivery and receipt, storage and handling,
placing, traceability and record management, with the aim of improving the chain of custody within the supply
chain and ensuring the complete traceability of hardcore suitable for this particular end-use, from the original
manufacturer and source to the location where it is incorporated into the works.

Compliance with an Irish Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations

Acknowledgements

The National Standards Authority of Ireland wishes to acknowledge the adaptation of some requirements from
the National Roads Authority (NRA) Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works, Volume 1 Specification for
Road Works, incorporated into this Irish Standard.

NOTE The NRA now the TII – Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

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Introduction
The Report of the Pyrite Panel (June 2012), commissioned by the Minister of the Environment, Community and
Local Government, (Recommendation 15) recommends, inter alia, that in light of the knowledge and experience
gained since 2007 on pyrite a more detailed and specific testing, certification and traceability regime be put in
place for hardcore material for use in buildings and recommends that a standalone specification for hardcore
be developed that covers the performance of the material and the testing requirements at various stages within
the supply chain, and ensures the traceability of hardcore.

S.R. 21:2014 provides national guidance on the use of I.S. EN 13242:2002+A1:2007 and other aggregate
standards. S.R. 21 was revised and published in 2014. The recommendations revised include the performance
requirements, initial type testing, procedures for factory production control (including the on-going testing and
traceability regimes) and the certification of unbound granular fill (hardcore) for use under concrete floors and
footpaths, based on I.S. EN 13242:2002+A1:2007 for this particular end-use and upon experience in use.
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Schedule
Code of Practice for the procurement and use of unbound granular fill hardcore material for use under
concrete floors

1 Scope
This Irish Standard specifies requirements for the procurement and use of unbound granular fill (hardcore) for
use under concrete floors and footpaths, for post manufacturing operations such as procurement, haulage,
delivery and receipt, storage and handling, placing, traceability and record management from the original
manufacturer and source to the location where it is incorporated into the works.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies:

I.S. EN 13242, Aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials for use in civil engineering work
and road construction

S.R. 21 Guidance on the use of I.S. EN 13242 - Aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials for
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use in civil engineering work and road construction

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply

inspection
conformity evaluation by observation and judgement

intermediary
any party forming part of the chain of custody between the manufacturer and the builder e.g., merchant and / or
groundworks subcontractor

Note 1 to entry: For clarity, a haulage operator contracted by the manufacturer or builder exclusively to transport the
hardcore from source to end-use location is not considered an intermediary; - for more information.

manufacturer
original manufacturer of the hardcore

Method Statement
documentation describing the methods and procedures to be used to perform the work

point of delivery
case A where there is no delivery contract with the manufacturer: collection point at the source quarry

or

case B where there is a delivery contract with the manufacturer: discharge location (site) for the delivered
hardcore

project specification
project-specific document describing the requirements applicable for the particular project

source
individual quarry

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Note 1 to entry: A single manufacturer with more than one quarry may be supplying from different sources.

traceability
ability to trace unbound granular fill, in a construction project, through all stages of production, processing,
distribution and incorporation into the works

Note 1 to entry: When unbound granular fill on a project is sourced from more than one manufacturer or source,
traceability includes the ability to identify the location within the works where material from different manufacturers and
sources is incorporated.

4 Ordering, delivery and receipt on site

Specification

The specification for hardcore for use under concrete floors and footpaths shall be in accordance with
I.S. EN 13242 and S.R. 21 Annex E.

NOTE 1 S.R. 21 Annex E unbound granular fill (hardcore) materials are as follows:

T0 Struc - Suitably graded structural unbound granular fill (hardcore) material (0/125 mm), for use at depths greater
than 900 mm below the radon barrier/Damp Proof Membrane (DPM).

T1 Struc - Structural unbound granular fill (hardcore) material is an all in graded aggregate (0/32 mm) or gravel
(0/40 mm) to facilitate placing and compactability.

T2 Perm - Suitably graded unbound granular fill (hardcore) material (4/40 mm) to facilitate the free movement of

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gas within the hardcore layer.

T3 Blind - Fine aggregate (0/4 mm, GF80), for blinding the top surface of the Annex E granular fill.

NOTE 2 Specific material for other applications within the hardcore layer such as pipe bedding and haunching and
compaction of these should be in accordance with the relevant standard and any national requirements.

Ordering

The builder shall ensure that all unbound granular fill (hardcore) is ordered in accordance with the project
specification and this Standard.

The intended end-use of the unbound granular fill (hardcore) for use under concrete floors and footpaths in
accordance with S.R. 21 Annex E shall be communicated to the supplier in writing.

Methods of supply

There are several methods by which hardcore may be supplied depending on the method of ordering used by
the builder:

a) directly from a manufacturer;

 the manufacturer delivers the hardcore to the construction site, or

 the builder collects the hardcore from the manufacturer’s premises.

b) from an intermediary who delivers the hardcore to the construction site.

It shall be ensured that the material ordered is the material actually received on site and incorporated into the
works. In the interests of traceability and recourse the original manufacturer’s delivery docket shall be furnished
to and retained by the builder.

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NOTE 1 Annex A specifies the responsibilities of each party depending on the method of supply through which the
hardcore is ordered.

NOTE 2 Attention should be drawn to regulatory obligations under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) for
distributors/suppliers of a construction product placing a product on the market under his name or trademark. In this event
the distributor/supplier is considered to be the manufacturer under the CPR and is subject to the obligations of a
manufacturer, see Article 15 of the CPR and Annex A of this Standard for responsibilities of manufacturers.

Receipt of materials on site

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4.4.1 General

The delivery docket shall be inspected prior to unloading, see 0.6.

4.4.2 Visual inspection

The unbound granular fill (hardcore) should be visually inspected before and/or during placing and compaction.

Sample testing

Where required by the project specification samples for testing should be taken on site. Representative samples
shall be taken in accordance with relevant sampling procedures, see I.S. EN 932-1.

NOTE See S.R. 21 Annex E for criteria for determining the conformity of hardcore .

Action in the event of non-conformity

Where visual inspection or sample testing reveals a non-conformity or suspected non-conformity, appropriate
action as agreed by all relevant parties shall be taken. Appropriate action shall include alerting the manufacturer,
placing the material in quarantine and clearly marking the material as non-conforming, on site.

5 Placing and compaction of unbound granular fill materials

Materials

The specification for unbound granular fill (hardcore) materials for use under concrete floors and footpaths shall
be in accordance with I.S. EN 13242 and S.R. 21 Annex E, see 4.1.

Where a gas permeable layer is required, T2 Perm material should be used beneath the blinding layer, subject
to a minimum depth of 200 mm, see Figure 1 option (a).

Where a gas permeable layer is required and the occupancy loading is residential loading, T2 Perm material
alone may be used beneath the blinding layer, subject to a depth of 900 mm (max), below the radon
barrier/DPM, see Figure 1 option (b).

Where a gas permeable layer is not required T1 Struc material alone should be used beneath the blinding layer,
see Figure 1 option (c).

When required, T0 Struc may be used from formation level to 900 mm below the radon barrier/DPM.

NOTE Figure 1 shows a schematic of floor construction, where options are permitted, these are subject to the discretion
of the Designer/Specifier

Placing

Placing of unbound granular fill (hardcore) on site shall be carried out in such a manner as to avoid undue
segregation using mainly mechanical means and as outlined in the site-specific Method Statement prepared by
the builder. Placing “by hand” shall be allowed as necessary.

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Generally, the overall maximum hardcore bed thickness should not exceed 900 mm depth below the radon
barrier/DPM. However, greater depths may be specified depending on site conditions, settlement potential and
other engineering factors.

Layer thickness

5.3.1 T1 Struc and T2 Perm materials

The maximum compacted thickness of either T1 Struc or T2 Perm spread in a single layer shall in all cases be
less than or equal to 225 mm. Depths of either T1 Struc or T2 Perm greater than 225 mm shall be laid in two or
more layers, and the minimum compacted thickness of any such layer shall be 110 mm. Where the compacted
layers of hardcore are of unequal thickness the lowest layer shall be the thickest layer.

5.3.2 T0 Struc material

The maximum compacted thickness of T0 Struc spread in a single layer shall in all cases be less than or equal
to 250 mm. Depths of T0 Struc greater than 250 mm shall be laid in two or more layers, and the minimum

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compacted thickness of any such layer shall be 150 mm. Where the compacted layers of hardcore are of
unequal thickness the lowest layer shall be the thickest layer.

5.3.3 T3 Blind material

Blinding layer should be of such a thickness that it protects any membrane (e.g. radon barrier, DPM) from
puncture and spread and compacted to a maximum thickness of 50 mm.

Compaction

5.4.1 Small-floor slab construction

For small-floor construction e.g. in housing/residential buildings, only relatively small compaction equipment can
generally be used (such as vibrating plate compactor, vibro-tamper or power rammer) due to space constraints
and other factors. Consequently, the maximum layer thickness after compaction is unlikely to be larger than 200
mm.

For other than small-floor construction the appropriate equipment and relevant number of “passes” shall be
selected from Annex B.

NOTE For the purposes of Annex B the number of passes is the number of times that each point on the surface of the
layer being compacted is traversed by the item of compaction plant in its operating mode or struck in the case of power
rammers.

The hardcore should be well compacted in layers in accordance with 5.3.

5.4.2 Larger floor slab construction

5.4.2.1 Method-based approach

The appropriate equipment and relevant number of “passes” shall be selected from Annex B.

5.4.2.2 Performance-based approach (end-product compaction)

The project specification may specify a performance-based approach for larger developments to achieve the
required level of compaction.

NOTE This may involve a site trial to determine suitability of compaction equipment as selected from Annex B.

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Testing

Where required by the project specification on-site testing should be carried out to verify that a satisfactory level
of compaction has been achieved.
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Key
(a) Gas permeable layer required see 5.1 1 Concrete ground-bearing floor slab
(b) Gas permeable layer required see 5.1 2 Insulation
(c) Gas permeable layer not required see 5.1 3 Radon membrane/DPM
4 T3 Blind
5 T2 Perm Gas Permeable layer 200 mm (min)
6 T1 Struc
7 T0 Struc
NOTE Where options are permitted these are subject to the discretion of the Designer/Specifier

Figure 1 — Schematic section of floor construction – Options

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6 Traceability and record management

6.1 The builder shall ensure that all unbound granular fill (hardcore) for use under concrete floors and
footpaths is ordered in accordance with:

 the project specification;

 S.R. 21 Annex E; and

 I.S. EN 13242.

6.2 The builder’s procurement arrangements for unbound granular fill (hardcore) for use under concrete floors
and footpaths shall ensure traceability from the point of delivery to the location within the works where the
material is incorporated.

6.3 Prior to commencement of placing the unbound granular fill (hardcore) under concrete floors or footpaths
the builder shall:

1) prepare and make available as required a Method Statement detailing at least the following:

a) all manufacturers and sources of unbound granular fill to be incorporated into the works;

b) arrangements for managing and documenting individual stockpiles, where stockpiling on site is
envisaged, to ensure that only material from a single source is stored in any one stockpile;

c) arrangements for recording the precise location within the works where material from each source is
incorporated;

d) a designated person responsible for ensuring that the builder’s Method Statement is implemented on
site. This function shall be retained by the main builder irrespective of whether the work is
subcontracted or the main builder places the unbound granular fill (hardcore).

2) make available where requested, documentation in respect of each proposed source which:

a) identifies the manufacturer;

b) provides full details of testing and certification demonstrating compliance of the unbound granular fill
(hardcore) with S.R. 21 Annex E, including a statement of compliance from a Competent Person
(Professional Geologist) as to whether or not the material is suitable for use as unbound granular fill
(hardcore) for use under concrete floors and footpaths.

6.4 The builder shall ensure the Method Statement is fully implemented at all stages of the works.

6.5 The builder shall ensure that each delivery of unbound granular fill (hardcore) material to site is
accompanied by the original manufacturer’s delivery docket and that all original delivery dockets are retained
and available for inspection.

6.6 Each delivery docket shall be checked by the builder to ensure that it includes at least the following
information:

a) designation:

i. source and manufacturer;

ii. type of aggregate;

iii. aggregate size.

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b) date of dispatch;

c) serial number of the ticket;

d) reference to I.S. EN 13242;

e) a statement of compliance as appropriate:

"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T0 STRUC"

“S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T1 STRUC"

"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T2 PERM" or

"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T3 BLIND"

The date on the delivery docket should correspond to the date of receipt on site.

6.7 Suitable records shall be maintained throughout all stages of the production, supply, delivery and placing
processes.

NOTE Annex A provides a summary of responsibilities of the builder, manufacturer and intermediary.

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Annex A
(informative)

Summary of supply chain responsibilities - ordering to receipt on construction site

Table A.1 — Responsibilities of each party Case 1

Method of ordering: Builder orders directly from the manufacturer
Method of supply: Manufacturer to builder

Builder Manufacturer
1. Order the material in accordance with the project specfication i.e. I.S. EN 13242 Provide CE Marking on the commerical documentation.
and S.R. 21 Annex E. Communicate clearly the intended end-use "UNBOUND
GRANULAR FILL (HARDCORE) FOR USE UNDER CONCRETE FLOORS AND
FOOTPATHS, - T0 Struc, T1 Struc, T2 Perm, or T3 Blind " as appropriate.
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2. Request the Declaration of Performance (DoP), either in hardcopy or by electronic Provide a DoP to the builder with respect to the supply of material from each
means. source. The DoP should include a statement declaring S.R. 21 Annex E material
for a particular end-use as follows: "UNBOUND GRANULAR FILL (HARDCORE)
FOR USE UNDER CONCRETE FLOORS AND FOOTPATHS"
3. Review the DoP and be satisfied that the information provided is in accordance Provide a delivery docket in respect of each load containing at least the following
with the project specification. The DoP should include a statement declaring S.R. information:
21 Annex E material for a particular end-use as follows: a) designation;
"UNBOUND GRANULAR FILL (HARDCORE) FOR USE UNDER CONCRETE i) source and manufacturer;
FLOORS AND FOOTPATHS"
ii) type of aggregate;
iii) aggregate size.
b) date of dispatch;
c) serial number of the ticket;
d) reference to I.S. EN 13242;
e) a statement of compliance as appropriate:
"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T0 STRUC"
“S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T1 STRUC"
"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T2 PERM" or
"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T3 BLIND"

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Method of ordering: Builder orders directly from the manufacturer

Method of supply: Manufacturer to builder

Builder Manufacturer
4. Review the manufacturer’s delivery docket to ensure it includes the following: Retain the delivery docket in hard or soft copy in respect of each load for a
a) designation; minimum of 10 years.
i. source and manufacturer;
ii. type of aggregate;
iii. aggregate size.
b) date of dispatch;
c) serial number of the ticket;
d) reference to I.S. EN 13242;
e) a statement of compliance as appropriate:

"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T0 STRUC"

“S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T1 STRUC"
"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T2 PERM" or
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5. Retain the manufacturer’s delivery docket in respect of each load of material

received on site for a minimum of 6 years or in accordance with the contract,
whichever is the greater.

6. Make available the CE Marking, DoP and original delivery dockets for inspection.

NOTE Responsibilities defined in this table apply to this Irish Standard. The builder and manufacturer may have other responsibilities e.g. legally, contractually etc. which
are not covered in this table.

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Table A.2 — Responsibilities of each party Case 2

Method of Ordering: Builder orders directly from Intermediary
Method of Supply: Manufacturer to an Intermediary to Builder
Builder Intermediary Manufacturer

1. Order the material from the intermediary in accordance Provide the builder with details of the manufacturers and Provide to the intermediary the CE Marking on the commercial
with the project specfication i.e. I.S. EN 13242 and S.R. sources of unbound granular fill (hardcore) to be documentation.
21 Annex E. Communicate clearly the intended end-use incorporated into the works for his approval.
"UNBOUND GRANULAR FILL (HARDCORE) FOR
USE UNDER CONCRETE FLOORS AND
FOOTPATHS – T0 Struc, T1 Struc, T2 Perm or T3
Blind", as appropriate.

2. Request the intermediary (as part of the contract) to Order the material in accordance with the project Provide to the intermediary, a DoP which clearly identifies the
furnish the builder with details of the manufacturers and specification i.e. I.S. EN 13242 + S.R. 21 Annex E from one intended end-use as “UNBOUND GRANULAR FILL
sources of unbound granular fill (hardcore) to be of the builders pre-approved sources. (HARDCORE) FOR USE UNDER CONCRETE FLOORS AND
incorporated into the works for pre-approval. FOOTPATHS"
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3. Request and retain the original delivery docket from the Communicate clearly to the manufacturer, the intended Provide a delivery docket in respect of each load containing at
manufacturer in respect of each load of material end-use "UNBOUND GRANULAR FILL (HARDCORE) least the following information:
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a) designation;
FOOTPATHS - T0 Struc, T1 Struc, T2 Perm or T3 Blind,
i. source and manufacturer;
as appropriate and request compliance with the
specification set out in S.R. 21 Annex E. ii. type of aggregate;
iii. aggregate size.
b) date of dispatch;
c) serial number of the ticket;
d) reference to I.S. EN 13242;
e) a statement of compliance as appropriate:
"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T0 STRUC"
“S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T1 STRUC"
"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T2 PERM" or
"S.R. 21 ANNEX E – T3 BLIND"
4. Request the original manufacturer’s DoP, from the While under his responsibility, the Intermediary to ensure Retain the delivery docket in respect of each load for a
intermediary either in hardcopy or by electronic means that the storage and transport conditions do not jeopardize minimum of 10 years.
for material supplied from each source. the hardcore’s conformity with the DoP.

5. Review the DoP and be satisfied that the information Provide the builder with:
provided is in accordance with the project specification.  the manufacturer’s original delivery docket in respect
of each load delivered to site;
 the CE Marking and commercial documentation;
 the Declaration of Performance.

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Method of Ordering: Builder orders directly from Intermediary

Method of Supply: Manufacturer to an Intermediary to Builder
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Builder Intermediary Manufacturer

6. Retain the Manufacturer’s delivery docket in respect of Retain the delivery docket in respect of each load for a
each load of material received on site for a minimum of minimum of 10 years.
6 years or in accordance with the contract, whichever is
the greater.

7. Make available the CE Marking, DoP and original

delivery dockets for inspection by others.

NOTE Responsibilities defined in this table apply to this Irish Standard. The builder, intermediary and manufacturer may have other responsibilities e.g. legally,
contractually etc. which are not covered in this table.
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Annex B
(informative)

Compaction requirements for unbound mixtures

Table B.1 — Compaction requirements for unbound mixtures

Type of Compaction Plant Category Number of passes for layers not exceeding the following compacted thickness:
110 mm 150 mm 225 mm
Smooth-wheeled roller Mass per metre width of roll:
(or vibratory roller operating without Over 2700 Kg up to 5400 Kg 16 unsuitable unsuitable
vibration) Over 5400 Kg 8 16 unsuitable
Mass per wheel:
Over 4000 Kg up to 6000 Kg 12 unsuitable unsuitable
Pneumatic-tyred roller Over 6000 Kg up to 8000 Kg 12 unsuitable unsuitable
Over 8000 Kg up to 12000Kg 10 16 unsuitable
Over 12000 Kg 8 12 unsuitable
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Mass per metre width of vibrating roll:

Over 700 Kg up to 1300 Kg 16 unsuitable unsuitable
Over 1300 Kg up to 1800 Kg 6 16 unsuitable
Over 1800 Kg up to 2300 Kg 4 6 10
Vibratory roller Over 2300 Kg up to 2900 Kg 3 5 9
Over 2900 Kg up to 3600 Kg 3 5 8
Over 3600 Kg up to 4300 Kg 2 4 7
Over 4300 Kg up to 5000 Kg 2 4 6
Over 5000 Kg 2 3 5
Mass per metre of base plate:
Over 1400 Kg/m2 up to 1800 Kg/m2 8 unsuitable unsuitable
Vibrating – plate compactor
Over 1800 Kg/m2 up to 2100 Kg/m2 5 8 unsuitable
over 2100 Kg/m2 3 6 10
Mass:
over 50 Kg up to 65 Kg 4 8 unsuitable
Vibro – tamper
over 65 Kg up to 75 Kg 3 6 10
over 75 Kg 2 4 8
Mass:
Power rammer 100 Kg – 500 Kg 5 8 unsuitable
Over 500 Kg 5 8 12

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Bibliography
[1] I.S. EN 932-1, Tests for general properties of aggregates – Part 1: Methods for sampling

[2] Construction Products Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR)

[3] National Roads Authority, Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works, Volume 1, Specification for Road
Works (http://nrastandards.nra.ie)

[4] Report of the Pyrite Panel (June 2012) commissioned by the Department of the Environment, Community
and Local Government

[5] BRE Digest 522-2 Hardcore for supporting ground floors of buildings Part 2: Placing hardcore and the legacy
of problem materials

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This 1st day of March, 2016

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Chief Executive
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