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Storage of constituents at the central mixing hub
- A10.2.6
- Aggregates must be stored on a firm and clean substrate for at least 24 hours before mixture production. Contamination with other constituents must be avoided.
- A10.2.7
- Lime, cement, GGBS, HRB and dry fly ash must be stored sealed in, for example, a silo or suitable bags.
- A10.2.8
- Conditioned (wet) fly ash must have no agglomerations greater than 10 mm size, measured by sieving samples through a 10 mm sieve with no more than 10 seconds gentle agitation. It must be stored under cover for at least 72 hours at a minimum water content of 10%, before mixture production.
- A10.2.9
- GBS and ASS must be stored as aggregates and used within 3 months of delivery.
- A10.2.10
- All constituents must be protected from freezing to ensure suitability for use.