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Justin Moss, Pavement Technologist (Strategic Performance) Engineering Technology Services Branch, Roads & Maritime Services, 25 February 2014

RMS Specification 3211 – Cement Specification changesASCP Forum, Sydney

Presentation Summary

1. New cement sources - changes to RMS 3211

2. Minimum cement content for blends - drivers & discussion

1. Changes to RMS 3211 – new (relocated) cement sources

Regional Capacity for Cement Production

Source: Punching Above its Weight, DITR, May 2006

(For illustration purposes only)

Forecasts for Imported Cement/Clinker

Source: Punching Above its Weight, DITR, May 2006

Then – writing on the wall

Now - Obvious New Sources for Cement

Source: “Cement Production 2010” Edwards, P; McCaffrey, R. Global Cement Directory 2010. PRo Publications. Epsom, UK, 2010 (Via Wikipedia)

China 54%

Australia?

Major cement supply changes / certification

• Major players are currently ramping up imported products• parity matching rather than ATIC ‘unproven’ clinker imports

• ATIC reg. currently relies on second-party monitoring (RMS Lab)• Third-party certification system in development, due 2015/6

(following other similar industry schemes)

• Until then …

New 3211 Clause for Source Changes

6.5.4 Clinker Source Changes

When a source of clinker, or raw feed for clinker production, is relocated outside of an existing production facility, whether situated within or outside Australia, of less than five square kilometres in area contiguously, the ATIC pre-registration of the cement affected will be considered void.

At any time where this occurs:

(a) collect new samples and re-test in accordance with Annexure 3211/L; and

(b) carry out new trial mixes to the relevant specifications using the modified cement.

Submit the test results from the above to either the Principal or RMS Materials Register (as appropriate) for approval at least 14 days prior to the commencement of production of concrete using the modified cement.

New 3211 Clause for Source Changes

6.5.4 Clinker Source Changes

When a source of clinker, or raw feed for clinker production, is relocated outside of an existing production facility, whether situated within or outside Australia, of less than five square kilometres in area contiguously, the ATIC pre-registration of the cement affected will be considered void.

At any time where this occurs:

(a) collect new samples and re-test in accordance with Annexure 3211/L; and

(b) carry out new trial mixes to the relevant specifications using the modified cement.

Submit the test results from the above to either the Principal or RMS Materials Register (as appropriate) for approval at least 14 days prior to the commencement of production of concrete using the modified cement.

New 3211 Clause for Source Changes

6.5.4 Clinker Source Changes

When a source of clinker, or raw feed for clinker production, is relocated outside of an existing production facility, whether situated within or outside Australia, of less than five square kilometres in area contiguously, the ATIC pre-registration of the cement affected will be considered void.

At any time where this occurs:

(a) collect new samples and re-test in accordance with Annexure 3211/L; and

(b) carry out new trial mixes to the relevant specifications using the modified cement.

Submit the test results from the above to either the Principal or RMS Materials Register (as appropriate) for approval at least 14 days prior to the commencement of production of concrete using the modified cement.

New 3211 Clause for Source Changes

6.5.4 Clinker Source Changes

When a source of clinker, or raw feed for clinker production, is relocated outside of an existing production facility, whether situated within or outside Australia, of less than five square kilometres in area contiguously, the ATIC pre-registration of the cement affected will be considered void.

At any time where this occurs:

(a) collect new samples and re-test in accordance with Annexure 3211/L; and

(b) carry out new trial mixes to the relevant specifications using the modified cement.

Submit the test results from the above to either the Principal or RMS Materials Register (as appropriate) for approval at least 14 days prior to the commencement of production of concrete using the modified cement.

New 3211 Clause for Source Changes

6.5.4 Clinker Source Changes

When a source of clinker, or raw feed for clinker production, is relocated outside of an existing production facility, whether situated within or outside Australia, of less than five square kilometres in area contiguously, the ATIC pre-registration of the cement affected will be considered void.

At any time where this occurs:

(a) collect new samples and re-test in accordance with Annexure 3211/L; and

(b) carry out new trial mixes to the relevant specifications using the modified cement.

Submit the test results from the above to either the Principal or RMS Materials Register (as appropriate) for approval at least 14 days prior to the commencement of production of concrete using the modified cement.

New 3211 Clause for Source Changes

6.5.4 Clinker Source Changes

When a source of clinker, or raw feed for clinker production, is relocated outside of an existing production facility, whether situated within or outside Australia, of less than five square kilometres in area contiguously, the ATIC pre-registration of the cement affected will be considered void.

At any time where this occurs:

(a) collect new samples and re-test in accordance with Annexure 3211/L; and

(b) carry out new trial mixes to the relevant specifications using the modified cement.

Submit the test results from the above to either the Principal or RMS Materials Register (as appropriate) for approval at least 14 days prior to the commencement of production of concrete using the modified cement.

New 3211 Clause for Source Changes

6.5.4 Clinker Source Changes

When a source of clinker, or raw feed for clinker production, is relocated outside of an existing production facility, whether situated within or outside Australia, of less than five square kilometres in area contiguously, the ATIC pre-registration of the cement affected will be considered void.

At any time where this occurs:

(a) collect new samples and re-test in accordance with Annexure 3211/L; and

(b) carry out new trial mixes to the relevant specifications using the modified cement.

Submit the test results from the above to either the Principal or RMS Materials Register (as appropriate) for approval at least 14 days prior to the commencement of production of concrete using the modified cement.

2. Minimum cement content for blends - drivers

For discussion

Reducing cement - impact on carbonation

Open question

• Should the lower limit on cement content limit be reduced? (AKA: is carbonation really that much of a risk?)

• Why?

Download 3211 & questions

Download at http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/publicationsstatisticsforms/

Questions?