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Supervision Manual
State Highway Development
Project, Karnataka
This Manual is prepared for use in State Highway
Development Project, Public Works Department,
Government of Karnataka as a reference guide for
efficient, safe and consistent supervision of the
works in strict conformance to the Specifications
and other Contract requirements. It is based on
standard procedures for state highway widening and
construction projects, with specific guidelines and
forms, where appropriate based on the practice in
India in conformance with MORT&H and IRC.
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1-7
1.1 Purpose of Project Monitoring & Construction Supervision Manual ......................1-8
1.2 List of Work Packages in Phase-I ..............................................................................1-8
2 ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES ..........................2-2
2.1 Organisation of Consultancy Services ......................................................................2-2
2.2 Devolution of Engineers Responsibilities.............................................................2-2
2.3 Duties and Responsibilities of the Team Leader & Consultants Engineers .............2-2
2.4 Assignment of Staff Tasks ........................................................................................2-4
2.5 Correspondence Files ...............................................................................................2-5
2.6 Diaries .......................................................................................................................2-6
2.7 Project Photographs and Videos ..............................................................................2-6
2.8 Quality Audits ...........................................................................................................2-7
3 CONTRACTUAL GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES ...........................................................3-10
3.1 Construction Supervision Services ........................................................................ 3-10
3.2 Contractors Works Programme ........................................................................... 3-10
3.3 Consultants Programme of Services .................................................................... 3-10
3.4 Issue of Engineering Design Drawings .................................................................. 3-11
3.5 Starting of the Works ............................................................................................ 3-12
3.6 Variation Orders .................................................................................................... 3-13
3.7 Contractors Claims ............................................................................................... 3-15
3.8 Forecast Final Costs ............................................................................................... 3-16
3.9 Health and Safety .................................................................................................. 3-17
4 PROJECT MONITORING GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES...................................................4-21
4.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 4-21
4.2 About Backend Project Management System (PMS) ............................................ 4-21
4.3 Need for Backend Project Management System. ................................................. 4-21
4.4 Information Flow in PMS....................................................................................... 4-22
4.5 Technology used for building PMS Application .................................................... 4-22
4.6 Different Modules in PMS ..................................................................................... 4-22
4.7 Implementation Prerequisite ................................................................................ 4-23
4.8 Checklist of Documents for Implementation ........................................................ 4-23
4.9 NAVIGATIONAL OVERVIEW ................................................................................... 4-24
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The work of creating the Project Monitoring and Construction Manual for SHDP is indeed a
commendable one. Standardization of monitoring processes is very important for
institutional development and strengthening. Particularly for large sized projects spread
across the state with an aggressive timeframe for completion, the use of technology and
standardization is absolutely essential to control the direction of project.
Karnataka has been in the forefront of technology since the days of Sir M Vishweshwaraya
and today it is renowned for its prowess in Information Technology. Use of appropriate
technology is the key to successful engineering. SHDP has adopted the latest cutting edge
technology like Rich Internet Application integrated with Mobile Applications for monitoring
the works and the Manual emphasizes its use.
I place my appreciation on record to the Engineers of SHDP for having brought out an
excellent manual.
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SHDP has embarked on standardizing the construction supervision methods and the monitoring
process for all its projects. Utilizing the latest technologies available to us in the field of Information
Technology we have adopted the best practices of Project Management for managing our works.
The need for transparency, speed in execution, combined with strong quality assurance processes
have the guiding principles in formulating this manual. We have incorporated extensive use of mobile
technology and web based systems for our monitoring procedures. This manual is but an evolving
guide for reference of our Engineers. Needless to say, at work site, better engineering judgment
based on experience and context shall prevail.
I welcome comments and suggestions from our fellow Engineers for further improvement as part of
the evolution of this manual. I hope we can make this manual as a standard for the entire
department.
R Prasad, K.E.S
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1 INTRODUCTION
The Government of Karnataka through Public Works, Ports and Inland Water Transport
Department is taking up improvements and upgradation of State Highways as a part of
improvements to Core Road Network in the State of Karnataka.
The Phase-1 works include improvements to Core Road Net Work of about
3724 km at a cost of Rs. 1423.00 Crore and are being implemented under various
Packages on tender basis. The works are spread over entire State and is time bound.
The Construction works include but are not limited to:
Strengthening the existing road by providing overlays and/or rebuilding the
insufficient crust at stretches including providing overlays.
Resurfacing of the existing road for providing smooth riding surface.
Construction of side drains.
Providing Road markings and Road Furniture.
Traffic management and Maintenance of diversion road.
Environmental protection measures.
The Project Implementation Unit - State Highway Development Projects at Bangalore,
(PIU-SHDP) is headed by Chief Project Officer for monitoring and implementation of
these projects. The total Works Programme is financed by the SHDP, in the State of
Karnataka.
PIU-SHDP has procured the services of reputed consultants for Construction supervision,
Project Monitoring and Quality Assurance of the projects for supervision of civil works to
be carried out by the Qualified Consultants with satisfactory experience in implementing
projects of similar nature and size.
The objectives for Construction supervision, Project Monitoring and Quality Assurance
are:
A. To ensure high quality of construction with full compliance to the Engineering
Designs & Drawings, Technical Specifications as per conditions of contract within
the time schedule.
B. Monitoring construction activities to ensure that adequate Contract
Administration is achieved and assist in taking remedial measures to avoid
slippages, cost overrun, delays by the contractor.
C. Ensure safety during construction and adherence to all Environment
Management Regulations prescribed under the contract.
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It is to be noted that although the intention of this Manual is to provide a guide for
efficient, high quality construction and safety, adherence to the adopted guidelines does
not necessarily supersede judgment based on good engineering practice in all cases.
There is always a case for periodic review and update of relevant guidelines and
procedures, and hence the Manual is to be viewed as a continuously evolving guide
rather than a fixed direction.
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quality control measure to ensure required standard and consistency in quality, at the
commencement of the activity.
However, the Team Leader shall perform the duties as mentioned but not limited to the
following:
(i) Assist Employer in proper monitoring of progress of works and implementation of
project.
(ii) Prepare and issue monthly and quarterly progress reports along with detailed quality
control test statement in an approved format and also prepare detailed contract
completion report
Other Responsibilities of the Engineer will be to carry out all such duties which are essential
for effective implementation of the construction contract.
Time is the essence of this contract. The consultants shall be more proactive and shall not sit
on administrative requirements/ literal meaning of the contract in following certain
procedures by the contractor. The role of the consultants shall be more of facilitating the
contractor to perform better without compromising on the quality of works.
The Consultants will outline norms and procedures to be applied for administration,
construction supervision and contract management of the project. A representative list of
forms and procedures can include:
Procedures for quality control;
Guidelines and forms for soils / materials testing;
Guidelines for evaluating Contractors work schedule;
Check lists for inspection;
Written interpretation of any of the specification and other contract documents which
are not explicitly clear;
Forms for recording site measurements;
Forms for processing the payments to be made;
Forms for construction records relating to labour and materials;
Forms for site instructions;
Forms for variation orders;
Forms for the monthly / quarterly progress reports;
Format for the weekly / daily reports;
Guidelines for project record keeping and filing;
Guidelines and forms for conducting partial hand-over and final hand-over
inspections, etc.
Other responsibilities of the Consultant may include:
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for tasks assumed by others that require additional input. This will generally result during
periods of high activity, including near the end of each month when reporting duties place
additional constraints on individual staff.
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or organisation is to be referred immediately and directly to the Office Principal (Team Leader
or Engineer). Under no conditions is any staff member to provide contact related information
to outside contacts. As noted in Sec. above for telephone conversations, the results of all
significant contacts of this type are to be recorded in writing and filed in accordance with
established correspondence filing procedures.
2.6 Diaries
All technical Consultancy Site supervision staff, including professional, sub-professional and
field staff, are to complete and maintain daily diaries that record all relevant activities under
their responsibilities and supervision. Diaries are the most important part of record keeping
for construction supervision as it provides necessary details required for subsequent
resolution of problems, contractors claims, etc.
The format to be adopted for each diary varies from position-to-position, and for different
activities and responsibilities being carried out at the time for each position. Standard
formats are set by immediate supervisors, and are approved ultimately by the Team Leader
(for Project Office staff) and the Resident Engineer (for site supervision staff). In many cases,
however, standard formats are not required (e.g. for the Key Staff), and in these cases
appropriate entries can be entered into daily diaries in a sequential fashion.
These diaries are to be submitted regularly for review and assessment to immediate
supervisors. In addition, reviews by more senior staff are made periodically, depending on
the relative positions of the staff members, and the specific activities monitored.
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5. All photographs will be stored on hard disk in files (one folder per Contract) in date
order
6. Where applicable, photographic records (roll no., frame no.) and video records
(DVD/CD number) of appropriate photographs and videos are to be included with
works orders, day works orders, etc. and recorded in the filing system.
7. Where applicable, records of relevant photographs and video discs are to be entered
against the appropriate item in the quantity/quality reports.
8. Team Leader and other designated staff, shall photograph events, special features and
issues as they occur to ensure photographic record.
9. A collection of relevant photographs are to be included in each of the Consultants
Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports.
10. Where relevant, copies are to be made of specific videos and then edited and spliced
as necessary to provide visual aids for presentations etc.
Responsibilities
The Team Leader (PMC) Representative will:
Establish a central photo and video negative register on a specific computer.
Take before-and-after and other record photographs and videos as necessary.
Monitor the maintenance of the registers.
Documentation and Records
All Project photographs and video discs are to be documented and recorded in their
respective registers.
The registries are to be administered under the Team Leader, but the day-to-day filing,
recording and maintenance of these records are to be carried out by the Computer Operator.
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2. The nominated auditor will give at least 7 days notice in writing to the Team Leaders
Representative of the intended audit and will specify which aspects of the works are
to be audited.
3. Prior to the audit being undertaken, the auditor will prepare checklists of specific
details of procedures to be audited.
4. At the start of the audit, the auditor will hold an audit opening meeting to explain the
purpose and procedure to be adopted for the audit with the Team leaders
Representative and any other persons involved in the audit. Attendees at the meeting
will complete an attendance sheet.
5. The auditor will undertake the audit using the prepared checklists. Any non-
conformance identified is to be recorded on the Notification & Corrective Action
Request form. A separate form will be competed for each non-conformance.
6. At the completion of the audit, the auditor will hold a closing meeting with the Team
leaders Representative and others to explain the results of the audit and to handover
any Non-conformance Notification & Corrective Action Requests. The Engineers
Representative will sign the requests signifying that he understands the nature of the
non-conformance.
7. The auditor will forward an audit report to the Team leaders Representative within 14
days giving a full account of the audit undertaken. Originals of Non-conformance
Notifications and Corrective Action requests will be attached to the report for action
by the Engineers Representative.
8. The Team leaders Representative will propose a disposition to correct the non-
conformance and the auditor must concur with the proposed disposition for it to be
considered acceptable. The Team leaders Representative will also undertake action to
prevent a recurrence of any non-conformance.
9. The auditor will follow up on any proposed actions as a result of the audit and will
complete the close out section of the form when satisfied that action has been
undertaken in a satisfactory manner.
Auditing Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Representative will:
Prepare a quality audit plan for the project, and
Maintain records of quality audits undertaken.
The auditors will:
Give notice of intended audits;
Prepare checklists for use during an audit;
Undertake the audit and complete any Non-conformance Notifications & Corrective
Action Requests necessary;
Concur with proposed satisfactory dispositions and follow up on any dispositions or
corrective actions to be undertaken; and
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the Works activities, is the primary reason for ensuring that a suitable Construction
Supervision Manual is made available to, and used by, all Consultancy staff.
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The review, revision and control of the record-keeping of all Contract drawings are to be
carried out in accordance with the following guidelines:
a. The Senior Engineers will review the drawings and note any drawings inconsistent
with contractual obligations.
b. All drawings issued to the Contractor will first be checked by the Senior Engineers for
Variations implications from the Scope of Works or departures from the
Specifications. The results of this check will serve to initiate, if necessary, the
appropriate procedure for issue of a Variation Order and in such an event, will
report same to the Team Leader.
c. If necessary, the Team Leader will liaise with the Designer to ensure the Designer is
aware of any drawing that is inconsistent with the contractual obligations or that
may give rise to a variation. This will give the designer the opportunity to
reconsider or confirm the revised drawing prior to issue to the Contractor.
d. When any drawing is revised, copies of the revised drawings should be issued to the
Contractor with the revisions clearly marked.
e. After issue of drawings to the Contractor, the Planning Engineer in coordination with
the Senior Contract Specialist and Senior Quantity Surveyor will update the master
set of drawings and Drawings Issued Register.
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Employer, if required, in which case the C.E/SHDP shall take appropriate actions for a
Variation Order in their behalf.
Payment of a Variation Order
a. Payment Under Existing Contract Items
Whenever new and unforeseen work is merely an extension of, or additional work of the
same character as that performed under an existing contract pay item, that work should be
done at the existing contract item unit price.
b. Payment at New Rate
New or unforeseen work that cannot be paid for under an existing contract pay item should
be paid for at a new rate. If agreement cannot be reached with the Contractor, Engineer has
the option of fixing a rate.
Consider the method of work and compensation carefully before preparation of a new rate.
Detail carefully the steps of the work to be performed and what forces the Contractor will
most probably use. Cooperative analysis with the Contractor is encouraged and is invaluable
in saving time and eliminating future difficulties.
A New Rate is determined by making a detailed estimate of the quantities and costs; this
should be prepared by the Quantity Surveyor and verified by the Team leader as reasonable.
This detailed estimate is made independently by the Quantity Surveyor using production
rates based on judgment and experience along with the Daywork rates, if applicable, as
provided in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Such an estimate should be used to confirm an
agreed or fixed rate or lump sum price established by the TL and/ or offered by the
Contractor.
Execution of Variation Order in an Emergency
There may be conditions where immediate approval of a Variation Order is necessary due to
an emergency. In such a case, oral approval of the V.O. should be obtained from KPWD/SHDP
and the work performed without delay. Thereafter the Variation Order should then be
processed at the earliest possible time.
Variation Order Processing Procedure
The following general procedure for processing of Variation Order shall be followed:
a. Once TL realizes the need for a V.O., a preliminary proposal may then be developed
from his end along with the details like justifications, drawings, quantity estimates,
financial implications etc., along with his recommendations.
b. He then submits the same to Team Leaders Office for further processing.
c. Team Leader and his Senior Staff review the said proposal,
d. Team Leader discusses the matter with Employer for their initial consent and
appreciation of the V.O. A draft V.O. is then prepared at Team Leaders office.
e. Draft V.O. sent to RE for review, comments, and discussion with Contractor.
f. Approved or corrected draft is returned for final typing and reproduction by RE.
g. Signing of finalized V.O. by RE, Contractor and Team Leader.
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h. Submittal of Final V.O. to CPO, PIU, SHDP by the Team Leader for the Chief Engineers
signature.
i. Throughout this process the V.O. will be duly logged by RE on a status of Pending
Variation Order Form.
j. Upon SHDPs approval, copies of the V.O. are distributed by the Team Leader to all
concerned.
When submitting his Notice of Intention to Claim, the Contractor must include:
1. Number and title of the claim,
2. Section of the Contract under which the claim is made,
3. Brief explanation of the basis of the claim,
4. Effect of the claim may have on approved CPM scheduling of the works,
5. Approximate cost to the Project of the claim,
6. The start date of activities or conditions, etc. which are the cause of the claim.
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All the above information is given without prejudice to the Contractors later formal
submission of the claim. It is the responsibility of the RE to advise the Team Leader
concerning the Contractors intention to claim and in coordination with the key staff to
comment on its substance.
Recording Relevant Details
When notice has been received of an intention to claim it is the duty of the TL/DTL and the
Contractor to record full details of all the facts and circumstances relevant to any matter that
may be the subject of the claim. Where agreement on facts cannot be reached, separate
records should be kept and reasons for disagreement carefully noted. Such records are
essential to both the Engineer and the Contractor for the subsequent adjudication and
settlement of the claim.
Formal Submission of a Claim
a. When formally submitting a claim to the Engineer, the Contractor must include:
b. Number and title of the claim including statement that this is a formal submission of
the claim,
c. Section of the contract under which the claim is made,
d. Full and detailed particulars of the basis for the claim. This must include a reasoned
argument from the Contractor together with all supporting evidence of facts and
circumstances,
e. Presentation of comprehensive analysis showing basis for any claim for time
extension,
f. Details of additional costs and expenses claimed,
g. A statement on whether or not the submitted claim is final, and if not, whether the
Contractor is requesting a payment on account.
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Emergency Procedures and contact details for reporting accidents and receiving
emergency medical attention and information.
Issuance of permits and/or inclusion of safety related guidelines/requirements in
approved works methodologies and/or Inspection Request Forms for commencement
of specific work activities. These are particularly required for high-risk activities such
as blasting operations, trench shoring, false work and scaffolding, pile driving, and for
work in confined spaces or high above the ground.
A record of all disabling or fatal accidents, and all instructions regarding safety (note:
all such accident reports and safety instructions are to be forwarded to the Team
Leader and Employer for their information and possible action).
Details of accidents are to be recorded by the Contractors Safety Officer. This Accident
Report shall be signed by Consultants Safety Coordinator and the TL.
It is to be noted that the Contractor is responsible for maintaining an orientation / training
program to assure that all personnel are acquainted with the basics of construction safety.
The frequency of the training is to be based on a minimum of one hour per employee per
year.
In administering this part of the Contract, the Team leader is required to see that the
Contractor properly provides for the safety of the workers. However, under no circumstances
should the Contractor be instructed orally or in writing on how to correct a deficiency. Any
condition considered to be unsafe should be identified, and any specific regulation that
applies to this condition, if known, should be noted.
Traffic Management
The Special Provisions to Specifications provides that, Two weeks before undertaking work
which would involve any obstruction whatsoever to traffic the Contractor shall submit, for the
Engineers approval, a traffic Control Plan; and the Plan shall include:
i. Drawings for any temporary diversions away from the existing carriageway.
ii. Details of the traffic management measures to be used where traffic will use part of
the existing carriageway; these shall include the traffic arrangements proposed to
be in place after the cessation of work each day.
The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements shown in the road works
drawings, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. Special consideration shall be given in the
preparation of the Traffic Control Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and
delineation of the roadway at night.
The Engineers written approval of the Traffic Control Plan, including any temporary
diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor before any work is commenced.
The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have a day-to-day responsibility for
implementing and maintaining all safety measures.
The Environmental Management Plan is to be read along with this Clause.
Persistent breaches of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall
constitute a sufficient cause for actions and penalties.
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comprehensive software tool that aids the best practices in the various business processes of
infrastructure Project management.
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Constraints & Compliances This module features recording and rating different types of
constraints and compliances.
Dashboard & Reports - This summarises physical work progress, Financial Progress, Quality
control, Compliance.
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View Summary
The above screenshot indicates the Physical Progress Summary in Length (in km)
What you can see now is the Dashboard giving details of progress based on different
parameters.
Let us first understand different modules that generate this Dashboard.
Click Project Menu on extreme right of this screen.
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Monitoring Module
Monitoring module features in entering all the Daily Activities, Quality Control Tests,
uploading Project Progress Videos, Approving Daily Entries and Store related Approvals,
uploading Progress Photos and status check of Reports.
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Mob-Demob Module
Mob-Demob module facilitates in mobilising equipment, staff and demobilising staff and
equipment in a project.
Planning Module
Planning module facilitates in managing Master Tables, Project Activity management, defining
Rate Analysis for Project, Project Resource management and managing Project Organization
hierarchy.
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Tools Module
Reports Module
Reports module features in generation and viewing engineers views and engineers reports.
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This module features in entering all the Daily Activities as in RFI entries, uploading Project
Progress Videos, uploading Progress Photos and Quality Control test details.
Works Progress
All the Daily activities as in RFI, Weather Log are entered in Daily Entries.
Physical
The physical work progress of the project is monitored through RFI entries. Entered RFI are
approved.
Financial
The Financial work progress of the project is monitored through approved billing.
Visuals
Progress Photos of Project are uploaded with Section details, Milestone details, Area Code
details, Chainage details; Image Name, Distance, Unit, Place and Date are added and viewed
here. Further filtering of Progress Photos can be done using the above parameters.
Progress Videos
Progress Videos of Project are uploaded with Section details, Chainage details; Video Date,
Distance and Place are added and viewed.
Approvals
This module features in approvals of All Daily Entries as per assigned user rights.
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This module
features in storing of contract documents, claim management, correspondence management,
encumbrance or holds management, bill creation, design issue management as in creating
new design issues, variation order management, defining compliance as in environment,
health and safety compliances.
Documents
This module is used to store contract documents. Documents can be stored in a folder
structure and it can be searched using document number, title, description, from date and to
date.
Variance
In this module additional quantity can be added or the existing BOQ item can be modified.
Correspondence can be added while preparing a variation order. Existing variation orders can
be filtered using a date filter option.
Design Issues
In this module new design issues can be defined and uploaded.
Correspondences
In this module incoming and outgoing correspondence are traced. Correspondence can be
sent with file attachment to employees. Correspondence can be searched with
correspondence number, subject and description.
Claims
In this module the claim for extension of time is prepared if there is a change in the project
schedule because of a constraint or if there is additional quantity added to the BOQ.
Correspondence can be added while preparing a claim.
Compliances
In this module the traffic, environment and safety compliances with compliances required as
per guidelines/specifications, compliances actual provided at site as per specification and
ratings are entered. Compliances are filtered using area code and month.
Encumbrances
In this module the constraints list can be viewed. Constraints can be filtered in terms of
constraints type, milestone, area code and chainage. New constraints can be added.
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Constraints with Type, Total Quantum, Total Released and Remaining Quantum are
maintained here. Constraints quantum can be released here and Quantum Release History is
maintained.
RA BILLS
In this module the bills are prepared and the list of bill can be viewed. Advance deductions,
tax deductions, other addition/deductions to be made, payments received, are defined.
Engineers Reports
Holds
Encumbrance
Design Issues
Compliance Reports
Health Safety
Environmental
Miscellaneous Reports
Bill Of Quantity
Variation Order
Claims
Weather Details
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Dashboard summarizes the Project giving a view of Project Physical position (Time), Financial
Position (Money), Earned Value Analysis, Budget, Resources, Quality, Constraints, Compliance
and Visuals.
Time
Overall Project Physical Progress is shown in terms of Planned and Actual Achieved.
Milestone Progress is shown in terms of delay forecast in days.
Schedule Variance is shown.
Milestone wise Physical Progress is shown in terms of Actual and Planned
Area Wise Physical Progress is shown in terms of Actual and Planned
Major Activity Group Wise Physical Progress is shown in terms of Actual and Planned
Activity Progress is shown Section Wise, Job Code wise in terms of BOQ Quantity,
Planned Quantity and Quantity Done
Gantt Chart can be viewed.
Money
Overall Billing Progress is shown in terms of Planned and Actual
Cost Variance is shown
Milestone wise Financial Progress is shown in terms of Actual and Planned
Area Wise Financial Progress is shown in terms of Actual and Planned
Major Activity Group Wise Financial Progress is shown in terms of Actual and Planned
Activity Progress is shown Section Wise, Job Code wise in terms of BOQ Amount, Work
Done Amount and Billed Amount
Cash Flow
Unit Costing is shown Section Wise, Job Code wise.
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Quality
Overall Quality in terms of Percentage Passed and Failed is shown.
Areas wise Quality is shown
Total tests Conducted, Passed and Failed is shown
Constraints
Total Pending Constraints are shown
Constraints are shown with Constraint Type, Total Quantum, Quantum Released and
Quantum Pending.
Quantum Release History is maintained
Compliance
Environment Health and Safety compliance are shown
Project Visuals
Project Progress photos are shown
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Checklist
User can prepare Checklist of Pre Constructive Activities, Project Closure Activities,
Contractual Obligation Activity, Quality Control Obligation Activity, and Client Approval of
Material here.
Lessons Learnt
In this module users can track and document all the lessons learnt during the course of the
project.
Drawing Register
User can store Drawings used in the Project here in the pre-defined document structure.
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2. The results of laboratory tests conducted on the materials jointly sampled with the
Consultants QC Engineer (or his designated representative) are to be summarized on
the approval form, and complete copies of all tests are to be attached to the form.
3. The Contractor is to attach to the completed Materials Sources Data form, a letter,
or some other form of written acknowledgement, that indicates that the owner of the
quarry / borrow area agrees to the Contractor removing the proposed types and
quantities of materials indicated in the form.
4. The Contractor attaches to the completed Materials Sources Data form, his
proposed Environmental Management Plan for development, use and closing down
of the proposed quarry / borrow area. Photographs of the source site, including
access roads, etc., should be included with the proposal so that the base line
conditions of the quarry/borrow area to be excavated can be clearly established.
5. Following receipt of the proposal for approval of quarry (s) / borrow area(s), the Team
Leader is to dispatch a team consisting of the Environmental Officer and Materials
Engineer to inspect the proposed site, who will then report on their findings to the
Team Leader.
6. Based on the Contractors proposal, and on the site inspection teams comments, the
Team Leader will within one week after receipt of the proposal reply to the Contractor
in accordance with the one of the following:
The proposed Quarry / Borrow Area is approved as proposed.
The proposed Quarry / Borrow Area is approved subject to one or more
required changes/additions/etc. (to be detailed by the Team Leader).
The Contractor is requested to revise and resubmit all or part of the proposal
submittal, giving details of required changes, additional requirements, etc.
The proposed Quarry / Borrow Area is rejected.
A. Selection of area:
Borrow Areas not to be within the Project Right-of-Way.
Borrow Areas preferred in non-productive, barren lands, raised lands, waste
lands, etc.
Borrow Areas to be located on agricultural land should first have the top 150
mm minimum removed and stockpiled. The stockpiled topsoil is to be
replaced and spread over the original area after excavation for borrow is
completed.
For quarry areas, particular care is to be taken to ensure that testing (and
approval) is given for only areas to be indicated on the plan for which the
materials have homogeneous properties. Similarly, the depth and extent of
overburden to be removed prior to quarrying is to be accurately measured and
clearly indicated.
B. Transport of Materials:
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1. Natural Materials - materials with little or no processing except for perhaps screening
for oversize and removal of unsuitable particles, etc. An example of this is soil
embankment materials.
2. Processed Materials materials that require significant processing, including removal
of unsuitable particles, crushing, screening and, perhaps, blending of sizes. These
materials are homogeneous, but with specified gradations. An example of this is Wet
Mixed Macadam Base Course.
3. Manufactured Materials specialty homogeneous construction materials, like
Portland cement and asphalt cement, that are used for blending with natural
materials (generally soil-aggregate) to obtain a suitable grading.
4. Designed Materials materials that involve the mixture, to specific proportions, of
two or more different natural, processed or manufactured materials to obtain a
modified material giving a set of desired specific properties. An example of this is
SDBC, DBM and Concrete Design Mixes.
Approval of each of the above material types is required, however the requirements for
obtaining approval of materials for each type differs slightly.
Approval of Natural Materials
Natural materials are mined (i.e. excavated) and hence the first step, following assurance that
the material(s) is acceptable for its intended purpose, is to obtain approval for the Borrow
Area or Quarry.
Approval of the material for construction is then obtained by submission of test results for all
tests required by the Specifications (i.e. to prove that the material meets all minimum
properties required), and, in some cases, by construction of trial sections to prove that this
material can be placed in the field so as to attain minimum required field properties (e.g. to
meet minimum density, etc.).
Approval of Processed Materials
Approval of processed materials follows that noted above for natural materials, except that
usually the specifications are tighter (e.g. the material may also have to meet stringent
gradation limits), and a greater variety of tests (and production / storage) conditions are
required to be met.
Approval of Manufactured Materials
Approval of manufactured materials, based on specific Specification requirements, is
generally given in two stages:
Initial Approval given prior to receipt of the materials based on submittal of
appropriate test results, etc. confirmed by the manufacturers certificates (note that
claims by manufacturers, or tests, etc. by distributors, etc. are not to be accepted).
Final Approval given based on initial approval plus positive results being obtained for
all acceptance tests required by the Specifications, and after a visit to the Plant
where the materials are sourced, by representative(s) from the Consultant.
Approval of Designed Materials
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Approval of designed materials for the present Project concerns those mix designs for
Portland Cement Concrete (for concrete pavements, box culverts, bridges, etc.) and Asphaltic
Concrete (flexible pavement materials including bituminous macadam, dense bituminous
macadam, bituminous concrete, mixed seal surfacing, semi dense bituminous concrete and
seal coat). Due to the complexity of these mixed materials, and the plants for producing
the range of material sizes, final approval is deferred until completion of the following steps:
1. Approval of sources (generally quarries) for each of the processed material
constituents to be included in the final mix design.
2. Approval of each of the individual processed materials and manufactured materials to
be included in the final mix design.
3. Tentative approval of a laboratory based mix design, based on a mixture of approved
materials so that the mixture meets all Specification requirements.
4. Tentative approval of a plant mix design, based on proportioning of aggregate bins
materials and manufactured materials to closely approximate the proportioning of
material types/sizes finalized for the laboratory based mix design (i.e. and so that the
mixture still meets the minimum Specifications requirements).
5. Conduct trial section of works (off the work site) using the tentatively approved plant
mix design and placing the mixture in accordance with a previously approved
construction methodology that conforms to Specifications requirements.
6. Based on successful laying of the mixture in accordance to the approved
Methodology, conformance of the placed mixture to required placing temperatures,
levels and finish, etc., and conformance to quality control requirements as verified by
successful testing in accordance with the Specifications, the Materials Engineer is to
give final approval of the mix design based on the plant mix proportions.
Revocation (Withdrawal) of Materials Approvals
Following approval of the job mixture (i.e. the job mix formula), the Q.C Engineer, and all field
support staff are to continue to monitor both the test results and the visual characteristics of
the approved mix as placed to identify at an early stage any significant change in the mix
design that may adversely influence the adherence of the approved mix design to the
Specifications. A new mix design (or adjustment of the plant proportioning of materials to re-
establish the approved job mix formula) will be required when it is observed that significant
changes in the mix design properties are causing the mixture to no longer meet all
Specification requirements. In addition, a new mix design will be required when either the
approval of a material source or approval of one of the materials is revoked (i.e. withdrawn).
Reporting and Recording Materials Approvals
The Materials Engineer is to notify in writing the Team Leader and the Deputy Team Leader
(and the Contractor through the Team Leader) each time a new source, material and/or mix
design is either approved or the approval is revoked. This information is to be included in the
Monthly Quality Control Report to be submitted with the Monthly Progress Report.
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Records are to be kept by the Materials Engineer giving current approvals of all Borrow Areas,
Quarries, Materials (all types) and Mix Designs for all BOQ items. These current summaries
are to be included as part of the Monthly Quality Control Report.
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2 I.S.sieves 450mm internal dia of sieve sets as per ISI of required sieve sizes with lid and
pan
3 I.S.sieves 200mm internal dia (brass frame and steel or brass wire cloth mesh) consisting
of sieve sets of required sieve sizes with lid and pan
4 Enamel trays
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16 Depth gauge
19 Liquid limit device with and A.S.T.M grooving tools as per ISI-2720
20 compaction apparatus (proctor) as per ISI 2720 (part8) complete with coller,base plate
and hammer
23 Penetrometer automatic type, adjustable weight arrangement and needles as per I.S
26 Rifle box
27 Vic at needle apparatus for setting time with plungers, as per I.S
28 Equipment for determination of specific gravity for fine and coarse aggregates
29 0.5cft, 1cft,cylinder for checking bulk density of aggregate with tamping rod
34 Glass thermometer
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36 Glass ware comprising of Beakers, pipettes, dishes, measuring cylinders (100 to 1000 cc
capacity) glass rods and funnels.
37 Marshal Stability testing machine, Moulds, Hammer & Compacting base. As per MS 2
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Concrete:-
Plain & Reinforced Concrete : IS 456
Precast Concrete Pipes : IS 458
Strength of Concrete : IS 516
43 OPC : IS 8112
53 OPC : IS 12269
Admixture for Concrete : IS 9103
Guide Lines of Concrete Mix Design : IS 10262
Hand Book of Concrete : IS SP 23
Steel : IS 1786
HT Strands : IS 14268
Bearings : IRC 83 Part 2
Curing Compound : ASTM C 156 & ASTM C 309 Type 2
Strip Seal Expansion Joints : ASTM D 2628
Bituminous Works:-
Paving Bitumen : IS 73
Emulsion : IS 8887
Penetration : IS 1203
Softening Point : IS 1205
Viscosity : IS 1206
Ductility : IS 1208
Flash & Fire Point : IS 1209
Marshal Stability : MS 2
detailed in the Specifications and procedures instructed by the Q.C Engineer as part of his
Quality Control and Quality Assurance Plan are to be strictly adhered to by the Contractor.
The Consultant is to supervise, monitor and check all aspects of the testing procedures,
including sample storage, preparation, testing and analysis and reporting of testing results to
ensure laboratory capability. All relevant material testing details related to sample
preparation, testing and analysis of results are to be recorded on the relevant standard
testing form(s).
Compliance Testing
General
All materials included in the construction Works for which quality control tests are specified,
and for which approval by the Engineer has been previously given, are to be inspected and
checked for acceptability in accordance with the Specifications requirements. Any of the
completed construction Works in which unapproved and/or untested and/or unaccepted
materials are incorporated without approval or written permission from the Consultant are
deemed performed at the contractors risk and are considered as unacceptable and
unauthorized.
During the Progress of work, if any latent physical conditions shall exist at site (i.e.,
occurrence of black cotton soils or any other materials greatly differing from those specified
in the Contract) which might have been unforeseen during the conduct of detailed
engineering shall be informed by the Contractor in writing to the Team Leader.
The Construction Supervision through the Team Leader will officially inform the Employer of
the supervening conditions that has arisen after the results obtained from all test parameters
have been confirmed by the Site Engineer at Site and validated by the Sr. Q.C Engineer.
Detailed procedures in the conduct of tests shall however be in accordance to the minimum
Testing Requirements of the MOST specifications.
Routine Compliance Tests
All sampling and quality control testing, as well as all check tests to verify quality of materials,
are to be conducted by the Contractor at his own expense under the direct supervision of the
Consultant. The kind(s) of test(s) and frequency of testing should conform to the Minimum
Quality Control Testing Requirements of the MORTH Specifications. Sampling and Testing
should be in accordance with the relevant IS methods.
Additional / Special Tests
Contract notes that the Contractor will be responsible for the cost of additional tests if the
test shows that the materials, plant or workmanship not to be in accordance with the
provisions of the Contract.
Special tests are generally ordered by the Engineer when there is some concern with some
aspect of the routine compliance tests (e.g. sampling technique, sample contamination,
testing equipment problem, operator error, etc.). Based on the above, the following
procedure is to be adopted for special testing:
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a. Identify routine testing concern and request agreement from the Q.C Engineer and
the Team Leader that a special test is required.
b. Identify what/how/where/when the special test is to be conducted:
i. By the Contractor within the Field Laboratory
ii. By the internal independent testing (i.e. by the Consultant within the Field
Laboratory).
iii. By external independent testing
c. Obtain approval of the Employer for making the special test
d. Following implementation of any relevant actions indicated based on the results of
the special test, record the test results (see Sec. 7.6.2), and also include the results as
part of the Quality Control Test Statement to be submitted with, and as part of, the
Consultants Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports (see Sec. 7.7 below).
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Embankment/
305 Earth/Moorum
Subgrade vi. Deleterious Cont.
IS: 2720 Part 27
As required D
x. Surface Level
MORT&H Spec.
As required +20mm to -25mm B
xi. Free Swell Index 2 test per 3000 m3 Not greater than 50% A
i. Density of comp
Earth/
As required 97% minimum B
Earth layer IS:2720 Part 28.
407
Shoulder Moorum
ii. C B R IS: 2720 Part 10 min.(proj.
16 As required addendum)
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MORT&H Tables
i. Gradation
IS: 2720 Part 4
2 tests per day 400-1 A
(Grading-I)
vi. CBR
IS:2720 Part 16
As required 30% minimum A
i. Atterberg Limits
IS: 2720 Part 5
1 test per source PI <= 6 A
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ii. Temperature of
At regular close intervals 50o C to 80o C B
Tack Coat application
1. Bitumen
503 Rapid Curing
Emulsion (RC)
Type Existing bit. Surface-
2 to 2.5kg per 10m2 ,
iii. Rate of application 2 tests per day Primed Granular B
surface-2.5 to 3 kg
per 10m2
150o C to 170o C
vii. Control of temp. Regular interval
Aggregate C
2 samples/lot subject
i. Quality Tests IS: 73
to all or some tests
As per IS: 73 A
Min.3.1% by wt.
Total mix, +/-
Periodic subject to min.
2. Binder ii. Binder Content
2 tests per day per plant.
0.3% permissible A
variation by wt. total
mix.
150o C to 165o C
iii. Control of Temp. At regular interval
Bitumen C
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Maximumo C Laying
temp. 125o C
Minimum
Temperature should
not fall 90o C rolling
Temp.Minimum
completion.
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150o C to 165o C
iii. Control of temp. Regular close interval
Heating temperature C
iii. Soundness Test IS: 1 set of 3 per source 12% max. loss w/ Na2SO4
2386 Part 5 or change of aggregate. 18% max. loss w/ MgSO4 D
i. Marshall Test
(ASTM D1559)
Flow 2mm-4mm
For each 400 tonnes of
mix, a set of 3 specimens
subject to a minimum of A
% Air voids 3-5
2 sets per day per plant
Voids in Mineral
3. Mix Aggregate.(VMA)
13% to 15%
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- 25mm
- 20mm
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properly considered. Any request for testing/survey to be accomplished by the Field Engineer is
noted in writing and submitted with/on the copy of the subject RFI on which he writes the
tests/survey required. This request is submitted to the TL who in turn forwards it to the
Materials Engineer/Survey Engineer a minimum of 48 hours in advance (to provide additional
advance time as required). The Quality control Engineer will advise the TL if other tests are
required in additional to those requested.
Upon receipt from the Materials Engineer/Survey Engineer of test/survey results, the TL, in
consultation with the Field Engineer, will mark Approved or Disapproved on the RFI, and
return the RFI executed original plus one copy to the Contractor. This returned RFI will contain
the results of inspections and testing/surveys, and state whether or not the Contractor may
proceed with the subject construction activity. It is very important to impress upon the
Contractor that no work may proceed until the covering RFI is both approved by the TL and
returned officially to the Contractor.
If the TL disapproves an RFI, the Contractor will be informed on the returned RFI of the reasons
for disapproval. After performing any necessary remedial work, the Contractor must submit
another RFI (marked Resubmission) for the same subject construction activity and the above
RFI procedure starts again.
During the time that work on an approved RFI subject activity is proceeding, the Contractor shall
keep a copy of the RFI at the subject activity work site for reference and checking of any
Consultant or Client staff.
Upon completion of the works, the Consultant checks to ensure that the works are in
accordance to the drawings and specifications, etc., but also in accordance with the RFI. The
team leader will advise the Engineers Representative and the Contractor of any work not in
accordance with the approved drawings, works orders, day works orders, etc.
All changes to the drawings resulted from approved works are to be added to the drawings
under the team leaders supervision by the relevant designated site engineering staff. The team
leader/deputy team leader will retain a complete set of drawings on which changes are marked
in red.
Approved RFIs reports received from the Contractor are checked by the TL/DTL and if necessary
modified by the Contractor. When found to be correct, the TL arranges:
the work done to be recorded in the Project Records
the item details (road section, culvert, etc.) to be updated in the project record to
show the work done.
Once the records are updated, a copy of the relevant data (and relevant map sections) is
attached to the works order, dayworks order, etc.
The completed works order, dayworks order, etc., the work done report, test results for the
work done and measurement of work records are then combined with the original work design
sheets and records. These constitute a complete record of the work done and is signed off by the
Team leader as completed.
Responsibilities:
The Contractor is responsible for preparation and submission of the RFI, and correction,
as necessary, in accordance with the TL/DTL comments.
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The TL/DTL is responsible for assessing and approving the works order, day works order,
etc., and is responsible for ensuring all information for the work done is correctly
recorded, collated and filed.
The QC Engineer is responsible for monitoring, checking and collection of all quality
control testing results for attachment to the records.
The Quantity Control Engineer is responsible for updating the records in line with the
work done reports supplied by the site Engineers.
Where required, the Draftsman is responsible for preparing the changed final set of
work-as-executed drawings.
Comments on Request For Inspection Forms
It is important for all staff to understand the following points concerning use of the RFI:
1. Approval by the TL/DTL of an RFI is not intended, nor is it to be interpreted, as written
acceptance of any of the Contractors previously completed work. No written
acceptance of any work will be given to the Contractor until such time that the Projects
Substantially Complete document is executed. In other words, throughout the
duration of the construction of the Project, all of the Contractors work is subject at all
times to the Engineers and the Clients further inspection and review.
2. The field engineer decisions concerning the work and his recommendations on an RFI are
subject to review, and if necessary to correction, by the Team Leader and (where
relevant) the Employer.
3. The subject construction (or survey) activity of an RFI must be limited to a single activity
so as to simplify inspection, testing, survey and control. If the Contractor submits an RFI
with more than one activity it should be immediately returned to the Contractor for
resubmission in single activity format.
4. It is the Contractors responsibility to keep sufficient RFI forms on hand and to plan his
construction activities so as to allow sufficient time the field engineer/QC
Engineer/Survey Engineer to inspect, test and survey without disrupting the Contractors
approved construction schedule.
In addition to the use of an RFI as discussed above, the Contractor must also submit an RFI for
approval of storage, quantity, quality, cost, etc. of construction materials for which he intends to
submit for payment as materials Stored on Site (before incorporation into the Works) in his
Interim Certificate. The Contractor must submit any such RFI for materials Stored on Site a
minimum of six days before he submits his draft Interim Certificate so as to allow the TL/DTL
field engineers sufficient time for necessary inspection and gathering of required
documentation.
Except for any items for which the Daywork Schedule specifies that payment is not due, the
Contractor shall deliver each day to the Engineer accurate statements in duplicate which shall
include the following details of the resources used in executing the previous days work:
(a) the names, occupations and time of Contractors Personnel,
(b) the identification, type and time of Contractors Equipment and Temporary Works, and
(c) the quantities and types of Plants and Materials used.
One copy of each statement will, if correct, or when agreed, be signed by the Engineer and
returned to the Contractor. The contractor shall then submit priced statements of these
resources to the Engineer, prior to their inclusion in the next statement [Application for Interim
Payment Certificates].
The TL/DTL is expected to make recommendations for Daywork if the need arises, but no work
should be authorized by TL/DTL until a Variation Order has been executed, through the Engineer.
The power to order Daywork is not delegated to the TL/DTL.
that Before the Works are taken over in accordance with this Clause, the Contractor
shall supply all drawings as appropriate of the Work As-Built. Unless otherwise agreed,
the Work shall not be considered to be completed for the purpose of Taking Over until
such drawings have been approved by the Engineer and submitted to the Employer.
Purpose of Contractors Drawings/Records
As-built drawings and associated records provide the primary basis for recording the work
covered by drawings, works orders, dayworks orders, etc. as actually completed. These provide
the background information necessary for establishing the types and locations of works carried
out, the date(s) during which these works were implemented, the quantities of works carried
out and completed, and the details required to define, clarify and quantify variation orders and
Contractor claims.
Survey
The Contractor shall set out the centre line of the designed alignment, take profile and cross
sections as required at specified intervals and at intermediate points where marked changes in
the design alignment and existing terrain occur. The sequence of the filed survey is outlined as
follows:
a. Review plans, typical sections, drawing standard details.
b. A pre-survey meeting shall be arranged with the Team Leader/Deputy
c. Team leader/Deputy Team Leader, Site Engineer, Survey Engineer, and Quantity
Surveyor to approve the Contractors proposed method and time schedule for the as-
staked survey.
d. In case of Up-gradation packages, Contractor to perform verification survey of
existing monuments and control reference points for horizontal and vertical controls,
re-establish monuments where necessary.
e. Horizontal control and monuments
f. Vertical control and monuments
g. Reference Points
h. Initial centreline and original ground
i. Centreline grade interval
j. Cross stationing
k. Utility description, agency and location
l. Right of Way Obstructions
m. Field Book Documentation
All field data to be recorded in ink in standard field books and certified by the Contractor and the
Consultants Survey Engineer. The original shall be retained by the Resident Engineer, and one
copy shall be made and submitted as part of the As-Staked Survey.
Contractors Construction / Working Drawings
Working drawings are to be sent directly to the T.Ls Office by the Contractor, and will be
processed according to the following steps:
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1. The Contractor is to submit to the Consultant four (4) prints of each shop drawing to be
reviewed for approval. Each print is to be stamped (or marked) by the Contractor with
PRELIMINARY ONLY.
2. Upon receipt by the Consultant, the transmittal will be opened, the date of receipt
stamped on each copy, and 2 of the 4 copies are to be retained by the the TL, one (1)
copy is to be filed, and one (1) is to be transmitted as an advance copy to Team Leaders
Office
3. The TL will distribute his copies of the drawings to the most relevant Engineer(s) who,
following any on-site inspection, etc. that may be considered necessary, will review the
drawings in coordination with other supervision staff, as required, before submittal of his
findings and recommendations to the TL.
4. The TL will then file one of the marked-up copies and return the other to the Contractor
together with a letter of transmittal that is to detail changes, etc. to be incorporated into
the drawings, and any other comments that are considered necessary for explaining the
marked-up drawings.
5. Meanwhile, the Senior Engineers concerned at the Team Leaders Office reviews the copy
of the preliminary drawings submitted by Contractor. Any comments on the drawings
shall be indicated accordingly and informed to TLs Office officially for incorporation in
the drawings to be finalized by the Contractor.
6. After incorporation of comments from the Team Leaders Office, along with his offices
comments, TL then return a copy of the commented / corrected preliminary drawing to
the Contractor for their modification of the same. Thereafter the Contractor is to re-
commence the submittal procedure as detailed in step 1 above.
7. After the Contractors Construction / Working Drawing(s) have been signed and
approved by the TL, the drawings will be marked / stamped Approved for Construction
and be returned to the Contractor for implementation. A copy of it shall be retained at
his office and one (1) copy shall be furnished to the Team Leaders Office for records.
8. After checking and approving of the Implementation of the works, the TL will record the
drawings for subsequent incorporation into the as-built drawings.
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i. All details shown on the drawings must be relevant to the Project and voided crossed-
out details or drawings marked SUPERCEDED must not be presented for approval.
j. The title block of the drawings must be integral (be monolithic with) part of the Mylar
sheet containing the drawings and not a cut-off insert or appendage.
k. Failure to comply with the above shall result in non-acceptance of the drawings which
will be returned for compliance.
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to be outstanding at the completion date stated in the Taking-Over Certificate for the
Works.
Rejection of Substandard Mechanical Plant/Machinery
A. If the mechanical plant or machinery fails to meet the minimum requirements it is to be
rejected and the report is to be so annotated.
B. The completed report is signed and a copy is given through the Team Leader to the
Contractor. The original report is to be filed.
C. The Consultant is to monitor the activities to ensure that the rejected equipment is not
used for the works, and every endeavour should be used to prevent the Contractor using
it. However, should the Contractor elect to use the equipment then the Engineer can
instruct that the resulting materials and/or works are to be rejected.
D. After the Consultant has been informed in writing that the necessary repairs have been
undertaken on a rejected plant/machinery, the mechanical plant or machinery should be
re-inspected and the results recorded, including listing the results of each of the defects
discovered in the previous inspection.
E. The results of this re-inspection are to be sent to the Contractor, and details of any
additional/outstanding defects are to be noted. If the mechanical plant or machinery
meets all requirements, then written notice that it can now be used for the Project
requirements is transmitted in writing to the Contractor and all relevant Consultancy
staff.
Mechanical Plant/Machinery Inventories
The Contractor is responsible for submitting a weekly inventory of all mobilised mechanical
plant/machinery for review and, where considered appropriate, inspection by the Consultant.
The inventory is to indicate the condition of the Plant / Equipment (i.e. whether it is operable,
has been/is rejected or any other relevant information regarding its condition, maintenance
undergone during the week, etc.).
Mechanical Plant/Machinery Reports and Records
All notices of plant/machinery rejections (and reinstatements) are to be reported as noted
above, and also reported in the weekly inventories. The weekly inventories are to be submitted
to the Consultant in good time to enable the Consultant to make necessary inspections, and to
finalise the results for submission to the Weekly site meetings and, if relevant, for the Monthly
Progress Report.
All reports are to be filed in the respective general filing system for each package. Copies of all
reports related to plant/machinery failing because of environmental or safety non-compliance
are also to be reported to the Environmental Officer, and be included in the Environmental
file. These files are to be reviewed periodically, and this review should serve in part for
scheduling periodic inspection of specific plant/machinery.
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Although these Documents are to be submitted at the end of Contract Section period, they
have to be prepared as work progresses, and finalized when works are nearing completion.
Final Billing
Supporting documents of the Final Billing are generally to be as follows:
Executive Summary
Background of Information
Billing Summary
Disbursement Voucher for this Billing
Supporting Documents
- Certification of Payments of Statement of Work Accomplished
- Contractors Affidavit re: Payment of all Outstanding Obligations to his Project
- Certificates of Payment for Labour and Materials
- As-built Plans (Plan, Profile, Cross Sections, etc.) (Original + 2 Copies)
- Summary of Final Quantities,
- Day Works Summary and Back-ups,
- Survey Books (one copy) To back up to the final measurements applicable
quality control data must be submitted to indicate compliance of the works
with the Specifications. A copy of the Approval Requests, Approval Request
Register, and Materials Summaries are to be included,
- Change Order No. xx (Final),
- Itemized Costs of Revisions,
- Core Test for thickness determination of concrete surfacing (check cores),
- Letter of Turn-over of Equipment to Assets and Supplied, Management
Divisions,
- Final Inventory (Turn-over of Engineers Facilities, Equipment and Apparatus,
Furniture and Appliances (Inventory of final inspection)
- Certification of Acceptance (executed by receiver of equipment)
- Defects Liability Certificate
- Certificate of Completion/Certificate of Acceptance of the Works
- Photographs and Videos
- Certificate of Final Inspection (copy of Final inspection and Engineers Report
confirming reflections of defects)
Contract Documentation
The following documentation is to be handed over to the Employer upon acceptance of the
Project.
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A description of the certification and payment of the works with reference to the project
documents. An overview of the significant overruns and under runs in BOQ item.
The draft report is to be reviewed and finalized by the DTL who will submit it to the Team
Leader. Appropriate revisions and modifications are then to be enacted and a Final Draft
produced and submitted for approval to the Employer prior to production of final copies.
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7.3 Cross-Sections
After staking out of the centreline and fixing of benchmarks, cross-sections are to be taken.
Cross-section levels shall be taken before and after construction, at every 10 m. Intervals on
tangent alignments and 5m. intervals on curved alignments. However 5m intervals should be
adopted to ensure good construction of super elevation in curves. Before construction of the
embankment works, levels have to be taken of the existing ground which is termed O.G.Ls
(Original Ground Levels). O.G.Ls therefore serve as the basis for calculating earthworks
quantities.
Cross-sections shall be started from the road centreline, which is termed the 0 offset. Normally,
on two-lane roads, the levels shall be taken at four positions transversely, at 0.75 and 2.75 m
from either edge of the carriageway for the pavement portion and shall be extended up to Right-
of-Way boundaries on either side of the carriageway at 1.5m offsets. The offset interval can be
changed, as required, depending on the terrain (e.g. if the terrain is very uneven, then a shorter
interval may be indicated). If there is an existing carriageway, then levels shall be taken for each
variation in profile (i.e., at shoulders, bottom of road (RB), Top of road (RT), Centre of road (AC -
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asphaltic centre), etc.). This information can then be used, as required, for calculation of P.C.C.
(profile corrective course) quantities. The cross-sections can also be used for fixing of the road
toe line.
During cross-sectioning, the Contractor is responsible for identifying, locating and marking of all
marshy soils areas (i.e. bogs and other areas that are waterlogged and/or contain unsuitable
soils as defined by the Specifications). The Contractor must immediately inform the Engineer of
these areas, including the details of the levels. After removal of marshy soils, the Contractor
again takes levels to enable the calculation of backfilling quantities.
After completion of cross-section, the Contractors shall submit a set of drawings with quantity
calculations (generally generated by software analyses). In the drawings, all O.G.Ls, P.R.Ls and
profiles of existing and new alignments shall be shown.
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1. Interim Payment Certificate forms shall be provided as per the approved format by the
Engineer.
2. Detail measurements of each item of work will be done as per standard formats as attached
for various item of work. The measurement sheets of each item of work will be continuously
numbered and maintained separately, and continuity of page numbers will be maintained in
subsequent bills.
3. Cost of material delivered to the site, which is to be incorporated into the work, may be
included in the interim certificate, provided such material is located on the site in a safe and
secure location, or is properly stored (with the approval of the Team Leader) by the
Contractor in a warehouse, storage yard or similar suitable place within a reasonable
distance of the site. Prior to allowing payment to a Contractor for materials delivered to site
but not yet incorporated into the works, the Contractor will submit, at least six days in
advance of his draft interim certificate, an Approval Request form asking that the above be
verified. The Team Leader will then require the following from the Contractor concerning
payment for materials on site:
a) Proof of ownership, such as a paid invoice, covering the material for which payment
is requested.
b) Specifics of materials, including complete description and exact quantities. The
invoice, required above, may satisfy this requirement.
c) Value of material stored on site, including unit price extension(s), tax freight (if
applicable) and total cost.
d) Certification that the material complies with applicable section of the specification
and/or drawings.
Submission of the Interim Certificate
All requests for monthly payments will be made by the Contractor using the approved Interim
Payment Certificate formats. All requests by the Contractor for payment will be based on
quantities of work actually completed in compliance with the specification (i.e. that have been
approved by the Team Leader as supported by the Approved RFIs and Test Results).
The Deputy Team Leader will confirm the accuracy of the quantities submitted by the Contractor
based on his well-documented item log maintained by him on the basis of daily reports. If there
is any difference in quantity for any item of work as submitted by the Contractor in his draft
interim certificate, the DTL should discuss this difference with the Contractor and make
corrections as required.
All the supporting documents to the IPC like test results, RFIs, quantity and quality certificates
etc. and other statutory documentations should be provided by Contractor in coordination with
the DTL and the concerned Executive Engineer.
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Verification of concrete pour card, monitoring of concrete sampling and slump testing
and records, and monitoring of the curing process.
9.5 Super-structure Works
The following checks of the super-structure works are made on site by the field staff:
Checking/verification of steel reinforcement (size, number and spacing of bars, overlaps,
cover),
Verification of staging and shuttering, levelling, alignment, etc.,
Monitoring and verification of all aspects of the pre-stressing operations for PSC beams,
and
Verification of concrete pour card, monitoring of concrete sampling and slump testing
and records, and monitoring of the curing process.
9.6 Maintenance of Records
In addition to the daily diaries kept by all Construction Supervision Bridge Engineering staff,
detailed records of all relevant quality control activities/results (e.g. material approvals and
testing results) and quantity surveying records (quantity measurements, etc.) are carefully
compiled and maintained by supporting Construction Supervision staff. It is also essential that
the Contractor maintains a history Register of all bridge activities including approved formats for
pile/well concreting.
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10 ENVIRONMENTAL
10.1 General
The Construction Supervision Consultants play a vital role in ensuring that the environmental
and social impacts for implementation of the construction works are minimized, and that all
aspects of the Environmental Management Plan are implemented. The lead role for this activity
is the Environmental Engineer for each Package. However, it is to be emphasized that due to the
importance of these activities that the Environmental Officers report directly to, and are to
receive full attention and cooperation from, the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader
10.2 Pre-Construction / Early Construction Period Activities
The following environmental-related activities are to be implemented during the pre-
construction / construction (early part) periods:
Create a sense of environmental / safety awareness within all construction activities for
all Contract parties (Employer, Contractor, Consultant) by constant referral to
environmental requirements, implications, and responsibilities.
Formally request in writing that the Contractor facilitate the mobilisation of equipment
necessary to ensure early commencement of the Environmental Monitoring Plan
Develop all necessary guidelines and procedures (including the development of standard
recording / reporting forms) required for the consideration and implementation of
environmental activities during all aspects of the Works implementation process.
Compare the Engineering Plans with Site conditions to assess what, if any, trees, PAPs
facilities, cultural/religious properties, etc. can be saved by checking actual minimum
clearances from the works, by effecting minor revisions to the designs (e.g. slightly
shifting of culvert locations), etc.
Include in the Consultants Design Review improvements for intersections, improved
drainage, and recommend the use of scarified asphalted materials within the works.
10.3 Environmental Monitoring Program
The Consultant is to ensure that the Contractor implements the Environmental Monitoring
Program as per the contractor document.
Successful implementation of the Environmental Monitoring Program is contingent on the
following:
1. The Consultant is to request the Contractor to commence all the initial tests for
monitoring (i.e. for Air, Water Quality and Noise Levels) early in the Contract to establish
base readings (i.e. to assess the existing conditions prior to effects from the
Construction activities being felt).
2. The Consultant is to request the Contractor to submit for approval a tentative schedule
of subsequent periodic tests to be carried out.
3. Monitoring by the Supervision Consultants Environmental Engineer of all the
environmental monitoring tests, and subsequent analysis of results.
4. Where indicated by testing results, and any other relevant on-site conditions, to instruct
the Contractor to:
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Means -
Manpower:
Survey / Site Engineer
Survey assistants
Labour
Equipment:
- Auto Level Sokkia, reading up to 5mm accuracy by direct observation and 1mm accuracy
by estimation
- Leveling Stand & Staff 4m and 5m high
- Steel tapes
- Safety Jackets
- Field Umbrellas
Materials:
Specification requirement:
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Sl.
Description of work Reference Specification Limits
No
Construction Method:
The Traversing of Reference Bench Marks (RBM) shall be carried out by double run leveling
instruments by connecting it to the GTS bench mark and closing on another GTS bench mark,
after traversing of reference bench marks, working Bench Marks (WBM) shall be established at a
rate of 4 per kilometer and also at or near all drainage structures, over bridges and Underpasses
and shall be got approved by the Engineers Representative.
Checks on working and reference Bench marks shall be carried out once in every month.
The Bench Mark Register shall be updated and issued to the Engineer each time and corrections
if any shall be got verified and approved by the Engineers Representative.
The Survey work shall be carried out under the guidance of Survey Engineer with the help of
supporting staff.
Traffic Safety:
While doing the survey work the following safety measures will be provided,
i. Cones will be kept at survey locations
ii. Reflective type Safety jackets will be provided to every working men
iii. Site Engineer will be briefed and be well versed with all site safety measures.
iv. First Aid facility will be provided.
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Water Tankers
Vibratory Rollers
Survey Equipment:
Auto Level reading up to 5mm accuracy by direct observation and 1mm accuracy
by estimation
Field Density In-situ Test Equipment
Materials:
Excavated Materials: All materials involved in excavation shall be classified and submitted to the
Engineer for his approval. Approved excavated material will be used for filling of embankment
and sub grade. Unsuitable materials shall be disposed off to designated locations as directed by
the engineer.
Specification requirement:
Sl.
Name of the test Reference Specification Requirement
No
3. Free Swell Index Clause 305.2.1.2 of Technical Not greater than 50%
Specification
Construction method:
Setting out: Fixing of layout of the road, and taking the levels of road cross sections / ground
levels using working bench marks and reference pillars set out as per technical specification in
advance of the earth work operation.
After completion of the clearing and grubbing operation, the limits of excavation shall be set out
true to lines, curves, slopes, grades and section as shown in the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer.
All the bench marks and control points will be protected until completion of the construction
work. On completion of the above activities jointly with the Engineer, work request will be
submitted for the Engineers approval before commencing the earth work.
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Stripping & Storing top soil : The top soil existing over the sites of Excavation shall be stripped to
the specified depths and stockpiled at designated locations for use in covering embankment
slopes, cut slopes, berms and other disturbed areas where re-vegetation is desired as per the
Engineers approval.
Excavation work:
a) General: Excavation work for roadway shall be carried out by machinery (Excavator /
Dozer) up to the required depths and dimensions as per the approved construction
drawings. The excavated material will be transported directly to one of the following
areas.
i. If the soil is suitable for embankment works (when tested in the laboratory
and approved by the Engineer), it will be transported to embankment
areas.
ii. If the soil is not suitable (LL > 70, PI > 45, FSI >50 & If it is marshy, boggy
and organic soil) for embankment works, it will be dumped in the
designated areas, as directed by the Engineer.
iii. All debris and loose material on the slopes of cutting shall be removed.
iv. All excavation work, the sides of excavated area shall be trimmed and
graded.
b) Excavation of road shoulders for widening of pavement or providing treated shoulder : In
works involving widening of existing pavements or providing paved shoulders, the
existing paved shoulders / hard shoulder / earthen shoulders shall be removed to its full
width and depth up to the subgrade bottom level shown on drawings or as directed by
the Engineer.
If the existing material below the sub base level up to a depth of 500mm or more is
suitable for sub grade (with soaked CBR not less than 10%) shall be retained. Any
unsuitable material encountered in this portion of subgrade shall be removed as per the
Engineers approval and replaced with suitable material.
c) Preparation of cut formation: The cut formation which serves as a subgrade, the material
in the subgrade (that is within 500mm from the lowest level of pavement) has a density
less than 97%, the same shall be loosened to a depth of 500mm and compacted in layers
in accordance with clause 305 to a density not less than 97%.
Controls:
Quality control tests on road way excavation material for use in embankment & subgrade :
Sl. Specification
Name of the test Code Reference Requirement Frequency of tests
No
2. Plasticity test IS 2720 Part-5 For every change 2 tests per 3000m3
of strata of Soil
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3. Density Test IS 2720 Part-8 For each soil type 2 tests per 3000m3
to be tested of Soil
7. Free Swell Index IS 2720 Part-40 Not greater than 1 test per every
50% change of strata
Table showing the Compaction requirement for Clearing & Grubbing bed and cut formation:
Specification Requirement
Sl. (relative compaction as Frequency of
Type of Work Reference
No percentage of Maximum tests
laboratory dry density)
1 Embankment Clause 305.3.4 Not less than 95% One test per
1000 Sqm of
area
2. Subgrade Clause 305.3.4 Not less than 97% One test per
500 Sqm of area
The roadway excavation will be executed as per the above method statement under the
guidance of Highway Engineer and Material Engineer with the help of supporting staff.
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Traffic Safety:
While taking up the excavation work the following safety measures will be provided,
i. Barricading will be kept along the stretch
ii. Precautionary signs will be kept in both directions wherever necessary
iii. At required places the cones, sand bags, red flags and safety ribbon will be provided.
iv. Experienced personnel are allowed at working area.
v. Site Engineer will be briefed and be well versed with all site safety measures.
vi. Site safety member shall be available to respond correctly to emergency.
vii. First Aid facility will be provided.
viii. Proper and adequate lighting to be provided when working at night.
Safety Measures to Protect the Environment:
While dumping the material to form the embankment / subgrade layers or while disposing of the
unsuitable material, dust would spread all over the nearby area, to prevent this water tanker
shall be made available at the dumping area and water will be sprinkled on the formation of
embankment layer as well as from the borrow area up to the working bed to minimize the dust
pollution.
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Motor graders
Water Tankers
Vibratory Rollers
Survey Equipment: Auto Levels
Field Density In-situ Test Equipment.
5. Materials:
Specification requirement:
Specification
Sl.No Name of the test Reference
Requirement
Construction method:
Marking of toe line: Distance of toe from center line will be taken from cross section and
batter pegs on both sides at every 20m intervals will be marked for the limits of embankment in
such a way that the embankment will be built sufficiently wider than the design width so that
surplus material is trimmed later, remaining material will be ensured to the required density.
a) The original ground shall be leveled, scarified, mixed with water and then compacted by
rolling to achieve at least 95% of density and to facilitate placement of first layer of
embankment so as to achieve minimum dry density of not less than 95%.
b) If unsuitable material (LL>70, PI>45 & FSI>50%, Marshy, Organic and Peat) is encountered
in the embankment foundation, same shall be got verified by the Engineer, the
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unsuitable material shall be removed and replaced by approved material, laid in layers
and compacted to not less than 95% of the density obtained as per IS 2720 part 8.
c) Water will be sprinkled on the surface by water tanker having spray bar arrangement
before starting next layer.
d) Soil will be dumped from the approved borrow areas at such a rate that loose thickness
of fill will attain required thickness of the layer after compaction and the maximum layer
thickness is restricted to 250mm as per technical specification. Number of trips to be
dumped between two Chainages will be calculated prior to dumping and material
dumped accordingly. Spreading of soil will be done with dozer and final grading will be
done by a Motor grader, Any coarser material greater than 75mm size observed on the
spread layer will be removed by picking manually and this shall be controlled to the
extent possible at the borrow area itself.
e) The embankment material shall be spread, dried or water added depending on OMC
required and it will be ensured that at the time of compaction the moisture content shall
be +1% or -2% of OMC.
f) Mixing of soil will be done with Motor Grader to bring surface finish, camber and
gradient as per line & levels as per the approved drawings.
g) Compaction: Rolling will be started immediately after grading is finished with 80 to 100
KN Static weight vibratory rollers for compaction. Compaction will start from lower end
towards center by giving 1/3rd overlap of drum width in roller movement. As many
passes of roller as to attain 95% of MDD (Max. dry density). Number of passes required
to achieve desired density will be worked out during field trials.
h) Checking: Field dry density will be checked by using sand replacement method. Moisture
Meter will be used for determining moisture content. Next layer will be dumped after
obtaining approval of the previous layer by the Engineer. Further compaction will be
done if compaction achieved is less than 95%. Loose pockets will be reworked upon and
brought to the required compaction.
i) Where necessary to facilitate compaction of the sub grade to 97% relative compaction, a
maximum depth of 250mm below the sub grade bottom level shall be loosened, watered
and compacted to not less than 95% of dry density in accordance with clause 305.3.4.
j) Preparation of Embankment top : As the filling reaches to the final layer of embankment,
the surface will be brought to required grade and camber as per the approved drawings,
and the construction of sub grade will be taken up only after approval of embankment
top levels and field density by the Engineer,.
k) Measurement : Earth embankment construction shall be measured separately by taking
cross section at intervals after clearing and grubbing and if necessary compaction of
original ground before the embankment work starts and after its completion and
computing the volumes of earthwork in cubic meter by the method of average end areas.
Controls:
i. Material used in the preparation of formation shall be sampled then checked in our field
laboratory and got approved by the Engineer as per the necessary Specifications given
under.
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ii. The compaction shall be checked by the Field Density Test by sand replacement method
IS 2720 part 28,and the layer must attain the minimum relative compaction of not less
than 95% of the Maximum Dry Density obtained by IS 2720 part 8.
iii. One measurement will be taken for each 1000 Sqm of compacted area subject to
minimum of six measurements in each test.
Quality control tests on borrow area material:
Sl. Specification
Name of the test Reference Requirement Frequency of tests
No
3. Density Test IS 2720 Part-8 For each soil 2 tests per 3000m3
type to be of Soil
tested
6. Free Swell Index IS 2720 Part-40 Not greater 1 test per every
than 50% change of strata
Specification
Requirement (relative
Sl. compaction as Frequency of
Type of Work Reference
No percentage of tests
Maximum laboratory
dry density)
1 Embankment upto IS 2720 Part-8 Not less than 95% One test per
6m Height 1000 Sqm of
area
2. High embankment IS 2720 Part-8 Not less than 97% One test per
(exceeding 6m 1000 Sqm of
Height) area
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Sl. Specification
Type of Work Reference Requirement
No
The embankment construction will be executed as per the above method statement under the
guidance of Highway Engineers and Materials Engineer with the help of supporting staff.
Traffic Safety:
While preparing embankment the following safety measures will be provided,
i. Barricading will be kept along the stretch
ii. Precautionary signs will be kept in both directions wherever necessary
iii. At required places the cones, sand bags, red flags and safety ribbon will be provided.
iv. Experienced personnel are allowed at working area.
v. Site Engineer will be briefed and be well versed with all site safety measures.
vi. Site safety member shall be available to respond correctly to emergency.
vii. First Aid facility will be provided.
viii. Proper and adequate lighting to be provided when working at night.
Safety Measures to Protect the Environment:
While dumping the material to form the embankment layers, dust may spread all over nearby
area, to prevent this water will be sprinkled over the formation of embankment layer as well as
along the route from the borrow area to the working bed so as to minimize the dust pollution.
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All the above document/records shall be maintained at site and as well as in the laboratory with
proper and defined filing system which can be identified & traceable.
Means :
a) Man Power:
Site Engineer
Quality Control Engineer
Survey Engineer
Field Engineers (Execution)
Field Engineers (Quality Control)
Field Supervisors
Skilled & Unskilled Labour
b) Equipment:
Excavators / Loaders
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Tippers
Bulldozers
Motor graders
Water Tankers
Dewatering pump
Vibratory Rollers
Auto Level reading up to 5mm accuracy by direct observation and 1mm
accuracy by estimation and Auto Levels
Field Density In-situ Test Equipment.
Materials:
Specification requirement :
Sl. Specification
Name of the test Reference
No Requirement
2. Maximum size of coarse material Clause 305.2.1.4 of MOSRTH Not greater than
50 mm
Construction method:
Marking of toe line: Distance of toe from centre line will be taken from cross section and
batter pegs on both sides at every 20m intervals will be marked for the limits in such a way that
the subgrade will be built sufficiently wider than the design width so that surplus material will be
trimmed later, remaining material will be ensured to the required density.
a) Where necessary to facilitate compaction of the ground/subgrade to 97% relative
compaction as stated above, a further depth of maximum of 0.25 meter thickness shall
be loosened, watered and compacted in accordance with Clauses 305.3.5 and 305.3.6 to
not less than 97% of maximum dry density.
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b) If unsuitable material (LL>70, PI>45 & FSI>50%) is encountered at subgrade level, same
shall be got verified by the Engineer. The unsuitable material shall be removed up to a
depth of 500mm below subgrade bottom level and replaced by approved material, laid in
layers and compacted to the required degree of compaction i.e not less than 97%.
c) Water will be sprinkled on the surface by water tanker having spray bar arrangement
before starting next layer.
d) Soil will be dumped from the approved borrow areas at such a rate that loose thickness
of fill will attain required thickness of the layer after compaction and the maximum layer
thickness is restricted to 250mm as per clause 305.3.5.1 of technical specification.
Number of trips to be dumped between two Chainages will be calculated prior to
dumping and material dumped accordingly. Spreading of soil will be done with dozer and
final grading will be done by a Motor grader, Any coarser material greater than 50mm
size observed on the spread layer will be removed by picking manually and this will be
controlled to the extent possible at the borrow area itself.
e) The Subgrade material shall be spread dried or water added depending on OMC required
and it will be ensured that at the time of compaction the moisture content shall be +1%
or -2% of OMC.
f) Mixing of soil will be done with Motor Grader to bring surface finish, camber and
gradient as per line & levels as per the approved drawings.
g) Compaction: Rolling will be started immediately after grading is finished with 80 to 100
KN Static weight vibratory rollers for compaction. Compaction will start from lower end
towards centre by giving 1/3 rd overlap of drum width in roller movement. As many
passes of roller as to attain 97% of MDD (Max. dry density). Number of passes required
to achieve desired density will be worked out during field trials.
h) Checking: Field dry density will be checked by using sand replacement method. Moisture
Meter will be used for determining moisture content. Next layer will be dumped after
obtaining approval of the previous layer by the Engineer. Further compaction will be
done if compaction achieved is less than 97%. Loose pockets will be reworked upon and
brought to the required compaction.
i) Wherever Subgrade has to be provided on cut formation of embankment top and if
necessary a maximum depth of 250mm below the embankment top shall be loosened,
watered and compacted to achieve not less than 95% of dry density in accordance with
clause 305.3.4.
j) Preparation of cut formation: The cut formation which serves as a subgrade, the material
in the subgrade (that is within 500mm from the lowest level of pavement) has a density
less than 97%, the same shall be loosened to a depth of 250mm and compacted in layers
in accordance with clause 305 to a density not less than 97%.
k) Preparation of Subgrade top: As the filling reaches the final layer of subgrade, the surface
will be brought to required grade and camber as per the approved drawings and the
construction of Granular Sub Base will be taken up after approval of levels and field
density by the Engineer.
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Controls:
i. Material used in the preparation of formation shall be sampled then checked in field
laboratory and got approved by the Engineer as per the necessary Specifications.
ii. The compaction shall be checked by the Field Density Test by sand replacement method
IS 2720 part 28,and the layer must attain the minimum relative compaction of not less
than 97% of the Max.Dry Density obtained by IS 2720 part 8.
iii. One measurement will be taken for each 500 Sqm of compacted area subject to
minimum of Six measurements in each test.
Sl. Specification
Name of the test Reference Requirement Frequency of tests
No
6. CBR IS 2720 Part -16 10% (for use in 1 test per 3000m3
subgrade) of Soil
7. Free Swell Index IS 2720 Part-40 Not greater 1 test per every
than 50% change of strata
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Specification
Requirement
(relative
Sl. compaction as
Type of Work Reference Frequency of tests
No percentage of
Maximum
laboratory dry
density)
1 Subgrade IS 2720 Part-8 Not less than One test per 500
97% Sqm of area
The subgrade construction will be executed as per the above method statement under the
guidance of Highway Engineer and Materials Engineer with the help of supporting staff.
Traffic Safety:
While preparing subgrade the following safety measures will be provided,
i. Barricading will be kept along the stretch
ii. Precautionary signs will be kept in both directions wherever necessary
iii. At required places the cones, sand bags, red flags and safety ribbon will be provided.
iv. Experienced personnel are allowed at working area.
v. Site Engineer will be briefed and be well versed with all site safety measures.
vi. First Aid facility will be provided.
vii. Proper and adequate lighting to be provided when working at night.
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Excavators
Loaders
Dozers
Tippers / Dumpers
Motor graders
Water Tankers with sprinklers
Vibratory Rollers
Survey Equipment: Auto Levels
Field Density In-situ Test Equipment.
Materials:
The materials used for GSB construction will be Crushed material and confirm to MOSRTH Table
400-1 & Table 400-2.
The material shall be jointly checked for conformation to gradation requirement. M.D.D & OMC
shall be determined for the material as per IS 2720 part (8).
Materials shall confirm to the following physical requirement.
(5) Sand equivalent value (material passing 4.75mm IS Sieve) Not less than 50 %
Construction Method:
1. Approved Granular sub base material will be dumped and spread on the approved subgrade
in full required width with the help of motor grader, the layer is maintained uniform material
without segregation. The total thickness of Granular sub base of 200mm will be constructed
in single layer.
2. Required cross slope and Gradient shall be maintained as per drawings.
3. Moisture content of the loose materials shall be checked before rolling in accordance with IS
2720 part(2). In case of moisture content is less, the balance percentage of water will be
added to the spreaded material by means of water tanker fitted with spray bar sprinkling
arrangement to ensure that the mix is at its required moisture content of +1% to -2% of OMC
immediate prior to compaction.
4. Rolling will be done by 80-100 KN Static weight vibratory single drum compactor with plain
drum. The speed of the roller is maintained less than 5 km per Hr. The rolling will commence
longitudinally at the lower edge and proceed towards the upper edge longitudinally for
portion having unidirectional cross fall and super elevation till the density achieved is at least
98 % of the Maximum Dry Density for the material determined as per IS 2720 part (8).
Note: The rolling pattern will be established by carrying out on trial stretch of GSB on approved
subgrade in main carriage way portion.
The surface finish and grade of finished granular sub base layer shall confirm to the
requirements of clause 902.
Controls:
Frequency of testing and types of tests to be conducted on compacted granular sub base layer
shall be as follows.
5 CBR As Required
If any non-conformance observed during inspection and also during testing of materials the
same will be rectified to meet the specifications requirements preventive action will be initiated
to prevent such things in future.
The Granular Sub Base construction will be executed as per the above method statement under
the guidance of Highway Engineer and Materials Engineer with the help of supporting staff.
Traffic Safety:
While preparing Granular Sub Base the following safety measures will be provided,
i. Barricading will be kept along the stretch
ii. Precautionary signs will be kept in both directions wherever necessary
iii. At required places the cones, sand bags, red flags and safety ribbon will be provided.
iv. Site Engineer will be briefed and be well versed with all site safety measures.
v. Site safety member shall be available to respond correctly to emergency.
vi. First Aid facility will be provided.
vii. Proper and adequate lighting to be provided when working at night.
Safety Measures to Protect the Environment:
While dumping the material to form the GSB layers, dust may spread all over nearby area, to
prevent this water will be sprinkled over the formation of Subgrade layer as well as along the
route from the borrow area to the working bed so as to minimize the dust pollution.
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Equipment:
Aggregate Crushing Plant
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Materials:
The materials used for WMM construction will be Crushed material and Grade
Grading confirm to MORT&H Table 400-11.
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Construction Method:
1. Suitable materials for wet Mix macadam will be generated from quarry by
crushing with the crushing plant. Crushed aggregate for use in Wet mix macadam
will be free from organic and other deleterious matter.
2. The requisite mix ratio will be blended and prepared in the Wet Mix Macadam
Plant (WMM-Plant) having provision for controlled addition of water and forced
mixing arrangement like pug mill.
3. Previously prepared GSB layer, If required will be reinspected and any remedial
action carried out prior to the delivery of Mix.
4. The Wet mix macadam material will be transported from the mixing plant to the
place of work. Each wagonload will be tipped under the directions of the banks
man or the side supervisor.
5. Before unloading the wet mix macadam arrangement will be made for later
confinement by laying materials in adjoining shoulders along with that of wet mix
macadam layer.
6. The mix will be spread by a paver or grader finisher without getting segregation
along the proposed alignment.
7. Rolling of the wet mix macadam layer will be carried out longitudinally and
uniformly overlapping each preceding track at least by one third with until the
entire surface has been rolled. Compaction will commence at the lower edge of
the pavement and progress towards the upper edge. If any irregularities or
undulations develop during rolling (I.e high spots or depressions) will be corrected
by removing or adding fresh material.
8. Upon the final trim and roll the surface will be well closed and free from
movement under compaction equipment. All loose, segregated or otherwise
defective areas will be made good to the full thickness of the layer and
recompacted. The compaction of the WMM layers will be carried out using
smooth wheeled vibratory roller of 80-100 KN Weight.
9. After completion of final layer of WMM prior to the application of the Bituminous
Macadam (BM) the WMM will be inspected for defects or damage. Remedial
action if required will be carried out in accordance with the specifications of the
contract.
Note: The rolling pattern will be established by carrying out on trial stretch of WMM on
approved GSB in main carriage way portion.
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The surface finish and grade of finished Wet Mix Macadam layer shall confirm to the
requirements of clause 902.
Controls:
Frequency of testing and types of tests to be conducted on compacted Wet Mix layer shall be as
follows.
If any non-conformance observed during inspection and also during testing of materials the
same will be rectified to meet the specifications requirements preventive action will be initiated
to prevent such things in future.
The WMM construction will be executed as per the above method statement under the
guidance of Highway Engineer and Materials Engineer with the help of supporting staff.
Traffic Safety:
While preparing Granular Sub Base the following safety measures will be provided,
i. Barricading will be kept along the stretch
ii. Precautionary signs will be kept in both directions wherever necessary
iii. At required places the cones, sand bags, red flags and safety ribbon will be provided.
iv. Site Engineer will be briefed and be well versed with all site safety measures.
v. Site safety member shall be available to respond correctly to emergency.
vi. First Aid facility will be provided.
vii. Proper and adequate lighting to be provided when working at night.
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WORK METHODOLOGY
a) Prime coat will be applied on the top of the WMM layer as per clause 502 of technical
specifications. As given in the specification, the slow setting emulsion confirms to IS: 8887
will be used for prime coat.
b) After completing the checks (lines & levels) on WMM top layer, the prime coat application
will be carried.
c) The surface to be primed will be swept clean from dust by application of broom. The loose
foreign material on the surface will be removed completely; large irregularities and potholes
(if any) will be rectified before priming.
d) A thin layer of water will be sprinkled over the prepared surface. The surface will be allowed
to cure for 30 to 60 minutes before the spraying of emulsion. Emulsion achieves better
penetration and performance in slightly damp condition.
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e) The bituminous primer will be sprayed uniformly over WMM surface using self-propelled
sprayer equipped with suitable pump, adequate capacity compressor and spraying bar with
nozzles having constant pressure system capable of supplying primer at specified rates so as
to provide a uniformly unbroken spread of the primer. The speed of the browser at the time
of spraying will be fixed after trials. The emulsion can be sprayed at room temperature. No
pre-heating is required for spraying. For better workability, if required, water will be added
in to the emulsion and the rate of spray will be adjusted accordingly for the diluted mix.
f) Control checks will be carried out as for the following and the frequency is as under.
Rate of spread of binder: one test per 500 Sqm and not less than two tests per day as specified
in the Table 900-4 of MORT&H and the rate of spread of prime coat will be 6 to 9 kg per 10 sqm.
SAFETY
Caution boards will be placed at appropriate points cautioning /warning the approaching traffic
and man power with necessary cautioning equipment regulating the traffic and ensuring the
necessary safety avoiding all hazards, which shall ensure necessary safety precaution/mitigation
measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The emulsion will not be thrown in to the nullahs/waterways. This ensures that no
contamination of nullahs/waterways can arise.
SPECIAL MEASURES
The prime coat will not be applied during dust storm or when the weather is foggy, rainy.
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Rate of spread of binder: one test per 500 sqm and minimum two tests per day.
SAFETY
Caution boards will be placed at appropriate points cautioning /warning the approaching traffic
and man power with necessary cautioning equipment regulating the traffic and ensuring the
necessary safety avoiding all hazards, which shall ensure necessary safety precaution/mitigation
measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The emulsion will not be thrown in to the nullahs/waterways. This ensures that no
contamination of nullahs/waterways can arise.
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6. The temperature of the mix at the time of laying will be in the range of 125c
Minimum.
7. Longitudinal joints and edge will be constructed true to the delineating line
parallel to the centerline of the road.
8. All joints will be cut vertical to the full thickness of the previously laid mix and the
surface will be coated with heated bitumen, prior to the placing of fresh material
9. Paving will be done upto the full width in a single operation. However, transverse
joints will be offset by at least 300mm from those in lower courses and the joint
on the top most layers will not be allowed to fall in the wheel track.
COMPACTION
10. Compaction of the material will be achieved by using 8-10 tonne smooth wheel
dead and vibratory rollers. The temperature range i.e. 115 to 135 Deg C will be
maintained at the time of compaction. All necessary precautions will be taken to
prevent dropping of oil, grease, petrol or other foreign matter on the pavement
either when the rollers are operating or standing.
11. Rolling of the longitudinal joints will be done immediately behind the paving
operation. After this, the rolling will commence at the edges and progress
towards the median centerline longitudinally except that on super elevated
portions, it will progress from the lower to the upper edge parallel to the
centerline of the pavement.
12. The initial or break down rolling will be done with 8 to 10 tonne smooth wheeled
rollers and second rolling will follow with a vibratory roller of 8 to 10 tonne
capacity.
13. Each pass of the roller will uniformly overlap not less than 1/3 rd of the track made
in the preceding pass.
14. Rollers will move at a speed of not more than 5 Kmph and these are not stand on
pavement, which has not been fully compacted.
15. The wheels of rollers will be kept moist with water, and the spray system
provided with the machine will be in good working order, to prevent the mixture
from adhering to the wheels.
16. Rolling will be continued till the density achieved is at least 98% of the lab
Density.
INSPECTION AND TESTING
Material inspection and testing will be carried out in accordance with the technical
specification. Notice of the inspection will be given to the consultant by the site incharge on a
standard request for Inspection (RFI) sheet.
The Graded Bituminous Macadam (BM) layer will be tested for the following (After 24hrs)
a) Compacted Thickness measured by extracting cores
b) Density test as performed on the extracted cores
After laying and compaction, Bituminous Macadam (BM) surface levels will be jointly checked by
the site engineer, P.M.C representative and SHDP representative.
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WORK METHODOLOGY
1) The Layer on which the Semi Dense Bituminous Concrete (SDBC) will be laid will be
prepared, shaped and conditioned to the specified lines, grades and cross sections in
accordance with the working drawing.
2) The surface on which the Semi Dense Bituminous Concrete layer is laid will be kept swept
clean free from dust foreign matter.
3) The mix will be transported from the hot mix plant to the site and will be spread by
means of self-propelled sensor paver with suitable screeds capable of spreading, tamping
and finishing the mix to a specified grade, lines and cross sections
4) Spreading
5) The mix once tipped into the self-propelled sensor paver will be spread and tamped to
the correct lines, grades and cross sections.
6) The mix will be laid manually in restricted location and in narrow widths where paver
cannot be operated.
7) The temperature of the mix at the time of laying will be in the range of 125-140 deg C
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8) Longitudinal joints and edge will be constructed true to the delineating line parallel to
the centerline of the road .
9) All joints will be cut vertical to the full thickness of the previously laid mix and the surface
will be coated with heated bitumen, prior to the placing of fresh material
10) Paving will be done up to the full width in a single operation. However, transverse joints
will be offset by at least 300mm from those in lower courses and the joint on the top
most layers will not be allowed to fall in the wheel track.
COMPACTION
11) Compaction of the material will be achieved by using 8-10 tonne smooth wheel dead and
vibratory rollers. The temperature range i.e. Min 90 Deg C will be maintained at the time
of compaction. All necessary precautions will be taken to prevent dropping of oil, grease,
petrol or other foreign matter on the pavement either when the rollers are operating or
standing.
12) Rolling of the longitudinal joints will be done immediately behind the paving operation.
After this, the rolling will commence at the edges and progress towards the median
centerline longitudinally except that on super elevated portions, it will progress from the
lower to the upper edge parallel to the centerline of the pavement.
13) The initial or break down rolling will be done with 8 to 10 tonne smooth wheeled rollers
and second rolling will follow with a vibratory roller of 8 to 10 tonne capacity and
pneumatic tired roller (PTR) of 12 to 15 tonne weight.
14) Each pass of the roller will uniformly overlap not less than 1/3rd of the track made in the
preceding pass.
15) Rollers will move at a speed of not more than 5 Kmph and these are not stand on
pavement, which has not been fully compacted.
16) The wheels of rollers will be kept moist with water, and the spray system provided with
the machine will be in good working order, to prevent the mixture from adhering to the
wheels.
17) Rolling will be continued till the density achieved is at least 98% of the lab Density.
INSPECTION AND TESTING
Material inspection and testing will be carried out in accordance with the technical specification.
Notice of the inspection will be given to the consultant by the site in charge on a standard
request for Inspection (RFI) sheet.
The Semi Dense Bituminous Concrete (SDBC) layer will be tested for the following (After 24hrs)
a) Compacted Thickness measured by extracting cores
b) Density test as performed on the extracted cores
After laying and compaction, Semi Dense Bituminous Concrete (SDBC) surface levels will be
jointly checked by the site engineer, P.M.C representative and SHDP representative.
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Pre-Construction Stage
1. Review the plans, special provision, right of way agreements, which may require special
staking.
3. Confirm encroachments (if any) are removed and tree cutting (if any) is carried out with
permission of competent authority.
4. Check whether all the tree roots and stumps are removed in the formation area. Check
whether the pits from where trees have been removed are filled with granular material
and suitably compacted.
5. Ensure that features and facilities, which are to be preserved, are clearly marked.
7. Determine the method for disposal of all materials outside the right of way.
8. Identify the location of all public utilities (telephone poles, power lines, water supply
lines, sewer lines, UG cables etc.) and ensure proper liaison with concerned authorities
for shifting or for carrying out work safely without affecting the utilities during execution
of works.
Construction Stage
1. Check whether the contractor's equipment has required safety devices for the protection
of personnel and environment. (In forest areas required spark arresters shall be used in
the equipment).
2. Ensure no hazard to public during operations like timber felling, blasting.
3. Ensure a better and coordinated traffic control.
4. Check whether adjacent property and environmentally service-line areas are being
affected and prevent such operations.
5. Limits of clearing areas which do not require removal of stumps should be determined,
and the height of stumps above natural ground be checked.
6. Determine if dead, dying or otherwise unstable trees, which are in the right of way but
outside the clearing limits to constitute a hazard. Any such tree shall be removed.
7. Check whether the cut timber is being handed over to the concerned agencies, in case
the contract provides such handing over.
8. When burial of debris is permitted within the right of way that it will not act as a
permeable layer, does not block drainage and will not interfere with maintenance.
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9. Ensure proper precautions, if burning of debris is permitted. Ensure that the smoke will
not interfere with the visibility of public traffic and no air pollution problem is created.
10. Ensure that tree branches overhanging above the roadway are cut off as specified.
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2. Conform centerline of the proposed road has been set out using Total Station. Drive
pegs to mark it at every 10 m or less in straight reaches. Erect masonry pillars 23x25
cm at each peg position with two sides plastered. Mark on the pillars proposed level
upto which filling is to be done.
3. In the case of road in cutting, two additional pillars are to be constructed on each
flank of the road and with the proposed level of formation on the plaster.
4. Check road safety signs such as Road work under progress, Take diversions, etc.
are properly positioned.
6. Make a list of persons deployed at site along with qualification and experience.
8. Conform quarries / borrow pits are identified and permission (if any) from
appropriate authority has been obtained.
9. Calculate required quantities and assess and satisfy the material is available with
quarries / Borrowpits.
10. Conform quarry material have been tested and results are satisfactory.
11. Conform setting out of curves Horizontal and vertical have been completed.
12. Conform requisite templates for camber and depth of loose earth spread are
available.
14. Check agreed upon plant and machinery including Vibrohammer for vertical banks
are in good working condition.
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15. Check fuel, oil, lubricant, urgent spares (if any) are readily available (in the vicinity)
nearby.
16. Conform checking and measuring instruments like leveling instrument / staff of 30m,
tapes etc. is available at site.
17. Check testing equipment for field tests like field density apparatus, rapid moisture
meter etc. are available.
18. Conform registers/site documents for recording the levels, and any other activity at
site are available.
19. Check whether marking of exact location of CD works have been completed.
20. Check if any vegetation has grown after clearing and grubbing. If yes repeat the
operation of clearing and grubbing.
21. Check whether the existing ground has been rolled to meet the compaction
requirement.
22. Whenever Ground improvement has been proposed check if prefabricated drains
(band drains), sand for sand blanket, geotextile and free draining material of required
quantity are available, before the work is taken up in hand. Please check that the
complete design has been approved by the Engineer.
23. Sections where reinforced soil structures are to be provided, check if precast
concrete facing units, soil reinforcing elements with accessories / Fitting and back fill
material of required quantity are as specification before the work is taken up. Please
also check that the design have been approved by the Engineer.
24. Establish contract for coordination with any other agency working/operating in the
same area.
Construction Stage In Fill
1. Ensure removal of top 15 to 20 cm of soil when filling is proposed.
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6. Ensure that each layer of earthwork is tested (Density and Moisture content) before
starting next layer.
7. Check whether water has been sprinkled over the previous layer top, before laying
any next layer.
8. Check the layer thickness of any layer laid to compensate the thickness of grades. If it
is less than 100mm, then the previous layer top shall be suitably watered and
scarified and then next layer is laid. Ensure proper bonding with old compacted layer
and avoid `peeling off in patches of the newly laid layer during compaction.
9. Ensure the benching into existing material during hillside construction or where the
section changes from embankment to excavation or while widening the existing
formation is adequate for proper keying of embankment material to original ground.
10. Ensure that rolling over entire area completely to outside edges is being carried out.
11. Necessary treatment to side slopes to avoid blockage of drains by loose earth coming
down.
12. Plan cutting operation in such a way to avoid filling the same area later on.
13. Ensure camber, super elevation and gradient of road formation after rolling using
levels, templates etc. liberally. Special templates to be used for curves.
15. Ensure that the top of the cut section sub-grade is property rolled. If granular sub-
base is proposed straight on top of the cut formation, the top 500 mm below the cut
formation level shall be excavated and re-rolled to have 97% standard modified
proctor density compaction. If the soil at the cut formation level is found unsuitable
either due to inadequate CBR value or due to sub-standard quality, top 500mm soil
below the cut formation level shall be removed and thrown away. The formation
base shall be compacted to 95% of modified proctor density value, and suitable sub-
grade material of 500 mm thick shall be placed on top of cut formation and
compacted according to the specification, before laying any pavement layers.
16. Check the material used for sub-grade, whether it has four days soaked CBR of
minimum 10%.
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2) Confirm camber, cross slope and side slope of embankment are correct. Check
whether the subgrade top surface tolerance levels are within the permissible limits
prescribed
3) Confirm grading of GSB materials has been tested and is of correct specifications.
4) Check whether the "Ten Percent Fines Value" test and water absorption value test
have been conducted and the results are as per the Specification.
11) Check density of compacted layer is as specified. (Density 98% according to IS: 2720
Part 8).
12) Observe the compacting operation to determine that the material forms a firm, stable
base throughout the spread width.
Post Construction Stage
13) Tolerance as specified
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3) Check whether any loose materials or external materials are on the GSB/subgrade top
and remove all loose and external materials before laying WMM.
4) Confirm Job Mix Formula is known to supervisor in charge of mixing. The design water
content should be known.
5) Confirm stone aggregate has been tested and is of acceptable quality and adequate
quantity.
7) Confirm equipment and plant necessary are available and in working order.
9) Check that the paver is adjusted to give the specified minimum thickness and camber. Do
a trial stretch of about 5 to 10m to confirm this.
Construction Stage
10) Observe the spreading and compacting operations. Ensure the material is being spread
without significant segregation. When WMM is spread by graders/pavers, the lower size
particles have a tendency to segregate. Check continuously while spreading that this
type of segregation does not take place and take suitable remedial action either manually
rectifying or adjusting the blade angles of the paver screed. Ensure no segregation takes
place and material is spread without rock pockets.
11) Confirm that the gradation of spread materials are as per the job mix formula, by taking
samples from the spread materials and conducting gradation tests.
12) Monitor thickness of wet mix macadam layer. (Not less than 75mm & not more than
150 mm)
14) Monitor water content. Excess water will result in separation of coarse and fines.
19) Road shall be allowed to dry for a minimum period of 24 hours. No traffic shall be
allowed over the surface before any priming coat is laid.
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Generally heavier grades of bitumen can be used during hot weather and on open
surface texture; lighter grades are more suitable under normal surface conditions or cold
weather construction. Conform the type of bitumen, which is going to be used, is as per
the particular specification requirements.
4) Prime coat shall not be applied on a wet surface or during dust storm or when the
weather is rainy, windy or foggy. Ensure that no priming is done when the atmospheric
temperature is less than 10C.
6) Confirm equipment like bitumen boiler, bitumen spreader to be used is available and in
working order.
Construction Stage
7) Surface should be swept clean, free from dust and shall be dry. If the surface to be primed
is so dry or dusty, a light and uniform sprinkling of water may be done, but no priming
shall be undertaken till such time is no surface water is visible.
8) Check bitumen spread per Sqm is as specified. Check the temperature of the bitumen prior
to application and ensure that it is within the specified range.
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10) Check whether the spread of bitumen is uniform and no uncovered patches are left on
the surface.
12) Surface shall be allowed to cure for a minimum period of 24 hours or any other period as
per site conditions.
13) If the primed surface is not cured within 24 hours of application, sand may be spread
lightly over the primed surface.
14) Sand should be spread only thick enough to prevent pickup of asphalt. The need for large
amounts of sand to blot up excess liquid asphalt is an indicative of error in selecting the
rate of application or type of binder.
15) Care shall be taken to remove all loose sand before taking up the next course.
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4) Ensure arrangements for applying liquid asphalt conform to requirements and all the
equipment are available and are in working condition.
5) Confirm that surface over which tack coat is to be applied is clean and all loose material
or extraneous material is removed either by mechanical brooms or by other approved
method.
Construction Stage
6) Check whether the liquid asphalt is heated and the temperature prior to application is
within the range.
7) Check whether the spread of bitumen is uniform and the entire area is covered
uniformly.
8) Ensure that no further layer is spread over tacked area before the tack coat is cured (until
the water/cutter in case of emulsion/cutback has completely evaporated). In general a
time gap of 30 minutes will be sufficient.
9) Ensure that tack coat is not applied when the atmospheric temperature is less than 10C.
10) Check that tack coat is not applied over an area, which cannot be covered by bituminous
course within that day.
11) Normally tack coat is not to be applied over a freshly laid bituminous course. If due to
site condition, traffic is allowed over the finished layer before next layer is laid a light tack
coat as decided based on site conditions shall be applied.
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2) Check the type of binder to be used and the requirements of aggregates and any special
details.
3) Check the samples of the aggregates and their grading and other specified attributes.
4) Check the surface to be sealed and ensure that the surface is clean and without ruts or
undulations. If disturbed or with distortion, take necessary corrective action.
5) Ensure that prime coat has been applied over the untreated surface, (if it is granular
base). Ensure tack coat has been applied if it is a bituminous base.
8) Determine temperature and ensure that bituminous seals are not placed when applicable
atmospheric and/or pavement temperatures are below minimums specified.
9) Examine bitumen mix distributor truck spreaders, chips spreaders, rollers and other
equipment are in order to suit the specification requirements.
10) Check the test report for each truckload of liquid asphalt or emulsion and ensure that
they meet the specification requirements.
11) Determine the temperature of the liquid asphalt or emulsion just part prior to spreading
and ensure that it is within the specified range. Obtain the weight slip for each truckload
of liquid asphalt or emulsion.
12) Ensure that the bituminous binder is applied only on one designated traffic lane at a time
and the entire width of such lane is covered in one application.
13) Ensure that the bitumen macadam spread is as per specifications. And check the
application is uniform both transversely and longitudinally. Ensure that the bitumen is
spread only after the chip spreaders and spreading material is ready to spread.
14) Ensure that correct quantity of bitumen is spread to have 50 - 70% of voids are filled. To
ensure correct relationship, spread a short test section, using spread rates based on
judgment and experience.
15) Ensure that bitumen macadam is not spread for a greater distance than cannot be
covered immediately by chips. Good practice is to place screenings within 30 - 60 seconds
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after the bituminous binder has been spread. Screenings must be placed before setting
or "breaking" of the emulsion occurs.
16) In case of emulsion is used as binder, ensure the screenings are damp at the time of
applications. If not take corrective action by damping the chips.
17) Excessive spread of the chip spreader will cause chips to roll over as they come in contact
with binder/emulsion. This will lead to chips being picked-up on roller tires. Check and
reduce the speed. Cleaning-up of excessive screenings will be difficult.
18) Ensure rolling is performed in the specified order and for the required number and
coverage. Also see that binder and screenings are not spread more than 750m ahead of
compaction of final rolling.
20) Ensure that no traffic is allowed on the finished surface at least for 24 hours.
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2. Confirm hot mix plant setting and match the mix design.
4. Do a trial run for paver settings and for evolving rolling pattern.
5. Ensure freshly laid surface is barricaded or boulder pitched to prevent traffic for 48 hours
7. Check and do not allow any bituminous work when there is a possibility of rain or during
rain.
8. Check the probable environmental impacts due to functioning of the hot mix plant and
ensure proper remedial actions are taken before the actual operation begins. Ensure
regular check to monitor the environmental mitigation action plan and its proper
implementation.
Plant Operation
Pre-Construction Stage
1) Observe the aggregate storage areas and facilities to ensure that storage is as specified.
When various sizes are stored separately, required physical separation, either by space
between stock piles or some types of wall that will provide separation.
2) Determine whether the stock piled aggregate is similar to the material used for the mix
design. Conform their quality.
5) Examine the plant to determine if it has a temperature indicating device or the drier and
that it meets requirements set forth in the specification.
6) Check method used for including supplemental fine aggregates or bag house dust as per
specification.
7) Check that the plant is equipped with a functional dust collection system as per
specifications.
8) Determine if there are safety provisions for sample collection as per specifications.
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9) Check asphalt storage tanks and determine that they meet specifications. All storage-
tanks, transfer lines, pumps etc. should have heating oils or should be jacketed and
heated to maintain the asphalt at the required temperatures.
10) Check batch plants and-determine that it meets the requirements of the specifications.
a) Check whether there are overflow chutes for the hot aggregate storage, which
will prevent overflow between adjacent bins. Examine the chutes to see that they
are not clogged.
c) A timing device, which will indicate by audible or visual signal the expiration of
the mixing period - check to ensure that the system is in working order.
Production Stage
1) Maintain a daily plant record. Use a form approved by the Engineer.
2) Ascertain that the production rate for the mix plant does not exceed the
specifications. Production rates in continuous mix plants must not exceed those rates
established during the preceding aggregate weigh belt and asphalt meter calibration.
4) Obtain the required certificates of compliance for all asphalt binder loads.
5) Observe aggregate storage and determine that it meets requirement set forth in the
specifications.
6) Determine that supplemental fine aggregate is kept dry and stored properly.
7) Monitor and record the temperature of the asphalt and aggregate and determine that it
meets requirement set forth in the specifications. Any excessive moisture in aggregates
may cause slump of flattened loads, accompanied by considerable bubbling or streaming
of the mixture.
8) Compare aggregate from all bins to determine that it meets specifications. Obtain
samples of the aggregate prior to mixing with asphalt, and test for the grading. Grading
used by the laboratory for mix design are based on volume and not weight. When there
is a difference of more than 0.2 between the specific gravities of coarse material and fine
material, the field sieve analysis must be adjusted to volume for comparison with the
design curve.
9) Observe the overall plant operation to see that dust or smoke is being controlled as
specified.
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10) Observe plant productions to assure that a homogenous mixture is being produced,
Check the aggregate gradation, mixture consistency, stability and bitumen content. If the
mixture appears to be deficient in any of these respects, the condition should be
discussed and rectified. For batch mixing, do not approve a mixing time of less than 30
seconds unless the reason for such action is adequately documented and based on tests
for uniformity of 'aggregate and asphalt distribution. Mixing time in a continuous' flow
mixer is a function of length of the mixing area and the rate of drop in drier drum mixing.
The most efficient pug mill mixing is obtained when the level of material is at the top of
the paddles, throughout the length of the mixer. Feed must be continuous and uniform
for best results. Also it must be noted in the daily report.
11) Monitor the temperature of asphalt. In batch plants ensure that the temperature of the
asphalt in the line does not drop more than 8C (15F). In continuous feed plants ensure
that the temperature of the asphalt does not vary more than 28C (50F).
12) Check to ensure that all the equipment are functioning properly and within the
specifications. When automatic batch mixing is used, check to see that the automatic
equipment is functioning within specifications. When any continuous mixing plant (drier
drum or drier drum pug mill) is used, check to see that the vibrating unit on the fine bin is
in operation. Also ensure that the low-level interlock systems for the aggregate feeder
bins and the asphalt storage are functional.
13) Observe the operation of all weighing systems. Required scales and meters to be
retested whenever there is any indication that there may be in error.
a) The weight of the material falling from the bin gates to the weighing hopper after
the gates are closed must be considered in the batching process. Check that the
weigh box containing the total batch does not contact anything, which prevents a
true indication of the batch weight.
b) Periodically check the batching by comparing the total weight of the batches in a
truckload with the platform scale weight for the some load (This can be done only
when the mixed materials are not kept in silos).
c) Check the asphalt scales frequently to make sure that there is no zero error; that
the scale levers and knife edges move freely; and that there is no bind or drag on
the lever systems.
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14) Observe storage of materials in silos to ensure that segregation is prevented, that
specified temperatures are maintained, and that minimum silo levels are maintained.
15) Examine truck beds prior to loading to ensure that contaminating agents are not used
and that parting agents are used sparingly.
16) Ensure that the automatic aggregate asphalt proportioning system in continuous mix
plants is operating.
17) Record all information that will support payment and will assist in. determination of
causes for out of specification materials.
Transportation Stage
1) Check whether truck beds are smooth and free from holes and depression.
6) Whether any provision for checking the temperature is made in the trucks.
7) Whether any segregation takes place while loading the trucks from the plant.
8) Check whether there is any spillage of mixed material while loading into the trucks from
the plant or at loading the pavers from the trucks. Any spillage shall be removed and
discarded.
9) Check the temperature of mix at the time of loading and unloading. If the reduction in
temperature is substantial, the mix should be discarded.
BITUMEN DISTRIBUTOR
1) Are the heaters and the pump in good working condition?
3) Are spray bars and nozzles set at the proper angle for application of tack coat?
5) Whether a hand held spray hose with nozzle provided to tack irregular areas.
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LAYING OPERATIONS
PRE-LAYING
1) Ensure that the base of previous road surface has been prepared as specified, remove all
loose materials and have problems corrected.
2) Ensure that the prime coat/tack coat has been applied uniformly and properly.
Determine temperature of the asphalt material used for prime coat/tack coat. Check
whether all vertical faces are coated.
3) Ensure that tack coat material is being applied at the specified rate and at the proper
distance in advance of the paving operation. Check distributor spray bar height and
nozzle angle.
4) Ensure that the tack coat is broken or cured prior to having wherever required.
5) Ensure that certificates of compliance have been received for each shipment and that
weight and load slips for each liquid asphalt load are accurate.
7) Examine the spreading equipment to determine whether it has the specified attributes.
Pay particular attention to pavers, which are variable in width, to ensure that spreading
and compacting components extend for the full width of the traffic areas lane to be
paved.
8) Examine rollers to determine whether they have the specified attributes. Ensure that the
specified number of rollers is available as decided during the trial compaction. Check
frequency of vibratory rollers to assure 30-40 impacts per meter with a tachometer.
Where a rubber tired roller is used, verify the manufacturer's recommended contact
pressure.
9) Ensure that all equipment required for coring for checking bitumen content/density are
available. Check for all hand equipment like, lutes, rakes and shovels.
DURING LAYING
1) Record measurements of air, surface and asphaltic mix temperatures. Cool air blowing
can reduce the temperatures of the mix. A cold surface can suck heat out the mix
extremely fast. This will be critical when the lift thickness is thin.
2) Observe spreading:
b) Monitor thickness and observe that the road/lane width is being met.
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f) Check whether the conveyor is exposed to make sure that material is on the
hopper conveyor at all times.
(g) Check whether paver hopper is near full at all times. Check flow gates and
augurs. Paver wings should not be dumped as large aggregates accumulate in the
wings. Waste it at the end of the day.
3) Confirm that rolling pattern and compaction effort determined during the trial test are
being met. Check breakdown rolling has been accomplished before minimum
temperature is reached.
4) Obtain a sample of the completed mixture from the mat behind the paving machine and
test it for extraction, moisture, and sieve analysis.
Identify the samples to indicate both the stationing where they were taken and the
approximate area they represent.
Analyze the test data at the earliest possible time. It is preferable that samples
representing drier - drums or continuous mixing be tested in the field, in order that
immediate corrective action can be taken for any deviations.
For determining the uniformity of the mixture as placed - consider tests from the mat at
longitudinal intervals and not at transverse.
For determining mixer efficiency - consider taking samples from the pug mill or discharge
gates of batch plant or from the discharge chute of drum-mixer plant.
5) Check the rolling temperature. The temperature of mix during laying shall be 120C -
160. It is an extremely important factor in compaction. Rolling should begin in
sequences as soon as mat will support the weight of roller without picking up material on
the drum or unduly marking of shoving the mat. Check that rolling is done at as high a
temperature as possible, because highest initial densities are achieved at high
temperature optimal for rolling.
6) Check transverse and longitudinal joints are constructed properly. Observe constructions
at cold transverse joints to see specifications are being met.
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7) Observe that the segregation and visual pavement deformities are being avoided or
corrected.
9) Check the edge alignment of the material being placed. Check it should not be thin or
thick compared to lift thickness.
10) Ensure that defective areas have not developed. Check pavement for pooling of asphalt,
bleeding, raveling, rock pockets, consistent color etc.
DURING TRIAL COMPACTION
1) Use a test trip. The use of a compaction test strip before the start of a project will head
off problems before they arise. It will also provide information to the roller operator to
establish the:
Roller pattern and speeds
Frequency and amplitude settings
Density specifications for job
Number of passes, vibratory or static
2) Testing shall be done on a test strip, which is similar in condition and nature to that of
the project highway. Preferably a short length of the project road itself is treated as test
strip.
3) Testing should begin with the roller set at its recommended amplitude. If the unit
bounces, or moves sideways, reduce the amplitude setting. If it is obvious that particles
are being fractured, reduce the amplitude.
4) It should be obvious that maximum amplitude should not be utilized when beginning to
roll a thin lift.
5) The use of the test strip is an educated trial and error process to determine the most
productive procedure for a particular project.
6) Even if density requirements are set by using the marshal or kneading compactor a test
strip will still permit the contractor to develop the rolling patterns, type of compactor
etc. to meet the specifications.
DURING ROLLING
1) Check the fuel tanks are full and there will be no delay during the day.
2) Check the water supply, spray bars and nozzles. Any clogged nozzles need to be cleaned
out before work beings.
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3) Check the engine oil, hydraulic tank. Grease the machine and inspect the drums for any
dent.
4) If the rollers are to be stopped for any length of time, park at an angle on a cool part of
the mat. Parking on a warm mat will most likely leave an indentation that will not roll
out.
5) At the end of a pass, while reversing, turn the roller into a slight curve prior to stopping
to avoid leaving a transverse ridge across the mat.
6) When using a vibratory roller, check whether it is operated at a speed that will provide at
least one drum impact or more per 2.5 cm of travel. Ripples may result if this is
exceeded.
7) Never allow to vibrate when the roller is stationary; use-automatic vibration cut off.
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Mix Temperature If the mix temperature exceeds 160oC the plant operator will
in the Hot Mix immediately take corrective action to lower the temperature as
Plant needed. Temperature will be closely monitored to verify that the
correction was adequate. Asphalt concrete that exceeds 160 oC
shall not be used in the work and shall be disposed off suitably.
Mix Moisture If the mix moisture exceeds 1%, the plant operator will note the
moisture content and corrective action will be taken to reduce the
moisture in the mix. Aggregate piles may be spread to dry,
aggregate time in the heater may be increased, etc.
corrections have been made and the Engineer has inspected and
approved.
Prime/Tack Coat If inspection indicates that the prime or tack coat material or
applications are not in accordance with the specifications,
immediately action will be taken. Prime coat will be re-applied,
changed, time for break will be lengthened, etc. Asphalt
concrete will not be placed until the corrections have been made
and the Engineer has inspected and approved.
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2) Check alignment for gradients and curves. The alignment should be marked in the same
way as formation.
CONSTRUCTION STAGE
WBM AND SURFACE DRESSING
3) For WBM check the following:
Stone metal laid in correct thickness.
Adequate compaction is done.
Blindage spread evenly and adequately watered.
Surface re-rolled.
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2) All cracks in the existing pavement shall be filled with either fog seal or slurry seal.
4) At places having excessive heaving, sinking and undulations of 75mm or more, the
existing pavement should be removed and a fresh layer of granular sub-base should be
laid to facilitate drainage. In such of those locations, the existing pavement shall be
removed either up to the pavement layer or up to the subgrade bottom, depending upon
the gravity of distress and re-compacted in layers. The size of the plot to be dug open
shall be in 5 x 3.5m to ensure compaction using rollers. The edges where compaction
through rollers is not possible, the same shall be compacted by mechanical plate
compactors or mechanical tampers. The plot size may be smaller than 5 x 3.5m,
depending upon site requirements and in such cases entire compaction shall be done
through mechanical plate compactors or mechanical tampers. In case the road passes
through BC soil and hard murrum of granular blanket is not provided, the same should be
provided. The pavement should thereafter be rebuilt.
5) The existing pavement should be roughened before laying fresh layers of wet mix
macadam to ensure proper bonding.
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2) Compare the planned location with actual conditions in the field to ensure that fences,
gates, openings etc. will serve the purpose, as intended.
4) Check that the areas in which fences are to be placed are graded and that high points,
which interfere with placing of wire mesh are excavated.
6) Observe the placing of fence posts and measure the spacing. Observe the placement of
corner posts and pull posts to ensure that they are placed at required locations and in
accordance with specified details. Also check that the proper type and number of brace
posts and diagonal wires are used.
7) The barbed wire mesh is placed on the property owner's side. For chain link fence, the
fabric is generally placed on the highway side.
2) Examine the markers and delineators to ensure that they are as specified. Required
certificates of compliance shall be obtained from quality control inspectors.
2) Review the stakes and layout work. Ascertain the offsets and flares are as per the plans.
Metal Beam Guard Railing
1) Measure woods posts or concrete posts, they should satisfy the standards.
2) Ensure that bolt holes in treated posts are filled with grease when required.
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3) Observe backfilling of post holes to see that this is performed as specified. Posts should
be set to the full depth shown on the plans.
4) Measure the spacing of posts and ensure they are as per specifications.
5) Ensure that the blocks for metal beam guard railing are toe nailed to timber posts and
properly fixed with nuts and bolts on the concrete posts.
6) Ensure that rail elements are lapped so that the exposed ends will not face approaching
traffic. Check bolts for tightness.
7) Measure the height of the railing or barriers above the ground to ensure that it is as
shown on the plans.
8) Ensure that connections to bridge railings, retaining walls, abutments or other flat
surfaces are made as specified.
9) Ensure that anchor assemblies are constructed as specified. Cable clips should be
installed in the proper directions and tightened to the required torque.
10) Where posts are installed in loose soil or near the edge of embankments, it may be
necessary to use longer posts.
11) Concrete anchors and footings must be built according to the dimensions shown on the
plans. Check holes immediately prior to placing concrete.
12) Bolts must be long enough so that nuts are threaded completely into the bolt. Be sure
that no more than 12mm of bolt is exposed on the traffic side of the rail.
2) Review the provisions for closing the temporary gaps in barriers during construction.
3) Check the forms whether they conform to the guidelines and specifications.
4) When extrusion or slip form machineries are used in concrete barrier construction,
inspect the grade upon which the machine will ride to determine if it is smooth enough
to prevent foreseeable violations of specified tolerances.
5) Check the relevant specifications and check lists for producing, placing, finishing and
curing cement concrete to be used.
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6) Equipment and concrete design should be such, in extended or slip form barrier
placement, that no hand finishing other than the light brush finish is required. It is
desirable to have the traffic face surface of the barrier as smooth as possible.
Pipe Hand Railing
1) Determine that materials and methods used in anchorage and connections are as
specified and as shown in the drawings.
2) Ensure that cables, chain link fabric and tension wires are connected properly, stretched
and tightened as required.
2) Inspect the equipment for specification compliance. Determine methods for checking
spread rates of paint and glass beads, application temperatures of thermo plastic
materials and maximum temperature of paint.
4) Check condition of the pavement prior to application. The pavement should be dry and
clean.
5) Check whether the stencils will produce correctly dimensioned pavement markings.
6) Check the layout work. Determine whether the pavement markings will be correctly
located.
7) Ensure that the thermoplastic material is placed within the correct temperature range.
Thermoplastic material heated to excessive temperatures can flash and splatter when
exposed to air. Temperature gauges mounted on heating equipment should be checked
for accuracy.
8) Check the lane stripe for correct width and edge definition, lengths of gaps and individual
stripes, alignment and correct super imposition of second coats.
9) Any drips, over spray, improper markings, and material tracked by traffic shall be
removed.
10) Check applied thermoplastic material for compliance with thickness requirements.
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12) Check thermoplastic markings for workmanship as they are applied. Bumps resulting
from overlaps in extruded materials should not be permitted.
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2) Conform batch plant settings, other equipment satisfy the required criteria.
2) Examine the base upon which forms are to be placed to ensure that it is properly
compacted, true to cross section and grade.
3) Inspect the installed forms to ensure that the installation is up to specified standards.
Ensure any corrective work if necessary before placement of concrete.
Examine the paver that it has the specified attributes and ensure that the equipment is
capable of spreading, consolidating, striking off, shaping and float finishing the freshly
placed concrete to the desired line, grade and thickness in one continuous passage in
such a manner that a minimum of finishing by hand methods will be required.
Batching Inspection
1) Familiarize with the physical characteristics of aggregates, design mix proportions,
method of determining taken quantities, scales generations, yield, effective water,
cement factor and the procedures for adjusting preparations and yield
2) Check periodically the calibration of scales, systematic and regular checking of scale
settings for batches to assure proper quantities are being dispensed.
4) The water for mixing must be tested. In case water is being hauled from external - water
sources, the containers should be clean and checked periodically.
5) Check whether the check bins empty themselves after each batching cycle.
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6) When changing scale weights for batch correction in the aggregates ensure that the
setscrews are firmly tightened. Constant vibration will tend to move these weights
causing an incorrect cement or aggregate to enter the batch.
7) In case of rains while the aggregate bins are loaded, water will collect in the bins. The
materials from the bins may be unloaded and mixed with the stockpile. This will cause
excess moisture content in the first few batches and lead to production of sloppy
concrete.
8) Ensure that all working parts, especially knife-edges are in good condition, free from
friction, readily accessible for inspection and cleaning.
9) Ensure, at the end of each shift, that the scales are working normally, and check the scale
readings by adding standard weights to the hopper and checking dial readings.
10) Check whether the hauling equipment meet the specification requirements, and check
the consistency and workability at the time of delivery at site. Ensure that no segregation
takes place while hauling.
11) Check the yield of individual batches and if the yield vary considerably for no apparent
reason, check the accuracy of scales.
Mixing and Hauling
1) Check the specification of the truck mixer or agitator that it is capable of delivering and
discharging the concrete in a thoroughly mixed and uniform condition.
3) Check for uniformity of batch consistency. In case of discrepancy, check for leaking mixer
valve, water valve, moisture change in aggregate in the bins.
4) Check that there is no wash water in the transit mix trucks before loading concrete for
hauling.
6) Check the truck mixers that there is no leakage from the water tank into the mixer.
7) Check whether the concrete segregates when it leaves the chute of truck mixer or
agitator. This can be corrected by providing a baffle after the chute to cause the
concrete to drop vertically.
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8) Periodically check the concrete regardless whether the concrete is mixed in site mixers,
stationary mixers or truck mixers, and assure that it is properly mixed and meets the
requirement in regard to slump, uniformity, workability and air content.
9) Normally truck mixers or agitators are not capable of discharging low slump concrete and
have a tendency to hold back the coarse aggregate to the end till the last quantum of the
batch is discharged. Ensure that the batch concrete with larger coarse aggregate content
is properly mixed with the next load of concrete and thoroughly mixed.
10) Check for cement balls in the transit mixed concrete. If sufficient water about 40 percent
enters the drum ahead of aggregates and cement, cement balls will not usually occur.
Check sufficient water is let into the mixer before adding other materials.
11) Check the concrete at the time of delivery whether the mix has become stiff. Normally
haul time and stand by time frequently has an adverse effect on the consistency of truck
mixed or agitated concrete and the batch become progressively stiffer as the time
increases. Check the specifications for the allowable maximum time for mixing and
agitating and verify whether the transit time is within the permissible limits. In case the
mix has become too stiff, a small quantity of water can be added without affecting the
overall quality or water cement ratio.
12) Ensure that the transit mixers or agitators discharge properly and the rate of discharge is
within the permissible limits.
13) Check the truck mixers periodically for accumulation of hardened concrete. Any truck
mixers showing such accretions or excessively worn pick up and mixing blades shall not
be used.
During Paving
1) Check the accuracy of the final grade stakes.
2) Check the subgrade to ensure that it conforms to the tolerances specified for compaction
and elevation.
3) When slip form pavers are used, inspect the grade upon which the paver will ride to
determine whether it is smooth enough to prevent foreseeable violations of specified
tolerances.
4) When pavement is to be placed during periods of low ambient temperatures, check the
proposed methods for protecting the concrete.
5) Check the curing method, and if any curing compound is proposed, it should be of pre-
approved quality.
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6) Check whether the equipment for constructing joints is at the site before paving begins
and it conforms to specifications.
8) Ensure proper lighting facilities are installed if paving is to continue beyond daylight hours.
9) Check the concrete as it is placed for any improper proportions or inadequate mixing.
10) Observe the operation of equipment/which bears on existing pavements to ensure that
no cracking or other damages is occurring.
11) Observe the installation of joint material when joints are to be formed rather than
sawed. Check whether the joint material is placed as specified order corrections for any
deviations or poor workmanship.
12) Inserted joint material must conform to specified requirements, and be placed within
specified tolerances of plumpness, depth and alignment.
13) Ensure that the specified date stamp is used to mark the new pavement.
14) Ensure that a contact joint is constructed whenever there is an interval greater than that
allowed by specifications between any two successive loads of concrete.
15) Measure pavements width at the beginning of a run and thereafter periodically. While
the required width applies to both upper and lower surfaces, it is permissible for the
bottom width to be greater than specified when desired to reduce edge slump.
a) See that any lateral movement of the forms does not exceed the specified values.
Order additional staking of the forms or use larger stakes.
b) See that concrete is being vibrated, screeded and tamped by machines and that
the capacity of the machines is adequate to perform the work at a rate equal to
the production of the mixer.
c) Check vibrating to ensure that it is being done at the locations and in the
frequencies and amplitudes specified.
d) When side form construction is used, observe the screeding and tamping to
ensure, that they are being performed as specified.
e) One of the things most adversely affecting surface disability is mixing water with
the surface mortar during finishing. This water may be 'bleed' water which has
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17) Observe final finishing to determine whether it is being performed and in a manner
which will result in a finished surface having the desired qualities.
18) When there is any rainfall, sufficient to damage fresh pavement, as specified in the
specifications for protecting concrete, see that placing is stopped or that other steps
have taken such as placing a covering to prevent damage.
19) Ensure that the edges of pavement are rounded to the specified radii. Edging should be
performed prior to texturing. Observe texturing for compliance with requirements.
20) Ensure that the surface of the pavement is kept moist as specified both before and after
application of the curing seal.
Inspection after placing
1) a) Observe the sawing of weakened-plane joints. Check the location for
conformance with plans.
b) Control joints must be cut soon after the concrete has hardened enough
to support the saw.
2) Measure the thickness by coring paving thickness. Variation is to be determined for all
cores by subtracting the specified thickness of pavement from thickness determined by
coring.
3) Coring machines should not be allowed on the fresh concrete while there is danger of
damaging the concrete. The minimum period to wait will be 72 hours.
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2) Pipe should be tested in accordance with IS: 458 (Concrete pipes with and without
reinforcement).
3) Check for the identification marks left on the pipes while inspection and testing of pipes
were carried out in the manufacturing plant.
4) Check for any cracks in the pipes, which might have been caused during transportation or
loading and unloading.
CONSTRUCTION STAGE
a) Excavation
The excavation should be as per drawings but the following should be checked:
The length of excavation caters for the number of pipes plus the spacing of pipes, which should
be half the diameter of the pipes but not less than 45cms.
The depth of excavation should cater for the following:
Cushion above pipe of minimum 60cm of half the dia. or the pipe including pavements.
If the required cushion is not available due to low embankment embed the pipe in
concrete. A minimum of 200mm thick PCC or 150mm RCC all-round the pipe shall be
provided.
Granular/concrete bedding and foundation depending upon the height of embankment
as per relevant IRC clauses, if necessary.
1/3 of pipe dia or 300mm will be buried below nallah bed to prevent scour.
The distances between trenches for foundation of headwalls are such that it suits the proposed
pipe lengths.
b) Foundation and Bedding
1) Check excavation is correct.
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5) Check length of pipe is same as the distance between the outer surfaces of the
headwalls.
6) Check proper foundation in case of Black Cotton/Soft soil and concrete bedding in case of
rocky strata is provided.
c) Placing of Pipes
1) Check spacing between pipes is not less than 1/2 dia. of pipe or 50 cm, whichever
is more.
4) Check joints of pipes properly done using collars or other methods as per
specifications. Joints shall be sealed with mortar, rubber gaskets or other sealing
materials.
5) Check pipe joints properly cradled. Joints shall be kept covered and damp for at
least 4 days.
d) Headwalls
1) Check headwall foundation is as per drawing.
2) Ensure filling material free of boulders and black cotton or other unsuitable soils.
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4) Rolling to be done only after 30cm of earth has been laid over the pipes.
f) General
in general embankment is formed to the full height as required in the profile and plan
drawings. Then the pipe culverts are marked and excavated for pipe laying. This will
ensure better compacted embankment on either side of the pipes. After laying the pipe,
the excavated portion can be filled with granular material and properly compacted so
that no settlement takes place. In case pipes are laid before embankment is constructed,
the portion between the pipe rows and for a width of 0.6 to 0.75m on either side of the
pipe shall be backfilled with coarse granular materials and rolled along with earthwork.
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2) Confirm sub-soil investigation has been carried out up to 3m below design foundation
depth and design assumptions match actual site conditions.
a. Soil Investigation for foundation: IS: 1498, IS: 1888, IS: 1892, IS: 2131, IS: 2720, IS:
4434, IS: 1968 and IRC: 75.
b. Foundations resting on Rock: IS: 5313, IS: 4464, IS: 7292, IS: 7317 and IS: 7746 for
in-situ tests.
4) Check materials like aggregate, sand, cement, HYSD bars have been tested and test
results are satisfactory.
5) Check adequate numbers of moulds are available for taking CC cubes for testing.
7) Check the required compressive strength of concrete for various items and mix designs
are available.
8) Check equipment and plant like weigh-batching machines, concrete mixers, water
measuring arrangements, Vibrators etc. are available.
10) Check whether the area to be concreted is free from standing water. The area shall be
properly dewatered and kept clean before concreting.
11) If underwater concreting is to be done, ensure that the same is done through tremie
pipes, or drop bottom buckets or any other approved methods.
12) Before concreting check the weather. If extreme weather concreting is to be done,
ensure necessary precautionary methods as stipulated in the specifications. No
concreting shall be done if the atmospheric temperature is above 35 oC or below 5oC. The
concrete temperature should be less than 400C (or more than 400C) and not less than 50
C.
13) Ensure that proper platforms or pathways are laid for movement of people in and around
the concreting area and they are sound and safe.
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CONSTRUCTION STAGE
1) Check the load tickets if concrete is delivered through transit mixers or agitators.
2) Check that the transported concrete is not segregated and contains no cement balls.
3) Check that no additional water added during hauling or at delivery point without an prior
instructions. If water is to be added, check that it is mixed as specified.
4) Ensure that concrete is placed while fresh and before it has taken an initial set. Ensure
that stiffening of concrete has not taken place in case of transported concrete.
5) Observe the method of placing of concrete and ensure concrete to placed without any
segregation and it is being compacted by specified vibrators.
6) Check that no over vibration takes place. Concrete shall be vibrated to the point where
mortar and water flush to the surface. Under vibration will leave rock pockets contact
between the vibrator and any reinforcement should be minimum, if possible avoid such
contacts.
7) If concreting is done through chutes, ensure that segregation of mortar and aggregate
does not take place. In case the drop height is more, a remixing of concrete shall be done
before placing.
8) Ensure that the drop of concrete shall not be more than 1.5 meters (as per section 1709).
9) In case of underwater concreting, ensure that extra 10% cement is added in the mix over
and above the required cement quantity as decided in the mix design.
10) If any use of admixtures is allowed, check whether they are being mixed as per the
specifications or approvals.
11) If concrete is pumped, ensure that approved type of pump is being used. Ensure that no
segregation takes place in pipes. Ensure that a continuous pumping is done. In case of
frequent stoppages, the pumps are to be cleaned properly otherwise, the pumped
material will remain in the pipelines. In that case cleaning will be very tedious concreting
operation may have to be stopped till the pump and pipelines are cleaned.
12) Carry out slump test to ensure correct water cement ratio.
2) Ensure CC cubes tested for 7 days and 28 days strength. In case of M:35 concrete 56 and
90 days strengths must also be determined and found satisfactory.
B. ABUTMENTS, PIERS AND SLABS
PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE
In addition to the pre-construction checks for foundation, the following additional checks will be
carried out:
1) Formwork is of desired quality and rigidly fixed. Special care is required to be taken for
second and subsequent lifts to avoid bulging and honeycombing at junction of lifts.
3) Carry out workability tests such as slump test to ensure correct water cement ratio.
5) In case of abutments and wing walls ensure weep holes are provided at specific
horizontal and vertical spacing.
6) Check the surface, in case of slab with straight edge. Remove any depressions and
irregularities.
8) Ensure that water is not used as a finishing aid. If approved, use approved chemical
finishing aids or evaporation retardants.
9) During placing of concrete, check for any movement or deformation of forms have the
permissible tolerance limits.
10) Ensure that required cover for reinforcement is maintained and not disturbed while
placing concrete.
POST CONSTRUCTION STAGE
1) Ensure date of casting painted on surface as soon as side forms are removed.
4) Ensure CC cubes tested as per laid down norms and the results are satisfactory.
C. APPROACHES TO CULVERT/BRIDGE
1) Ensure soil used for back filling is of approved material.
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YES NO NA
1. Formwork design/drawing/sketch approved
including de-shuttering arrangements
2. Trial panel approved (if required)
3. Formwork alignment correct
4. Formwork levels correct, including screeds
5. Formwork dimensions correct
6. Formwork member spacing correct
7. Formwork member material quality acceptable
8. False work member sizes correct
9. False work member spacing correct
10. False work member material quality acceptable
11. Gaps between primary and secondary members
closed/wedged.
12. Face boarding/plywood/metal thickness correct
13. Joints between panels closed (no gaps)
14. Joints between panels flush (no steps/lips)
15. Panel flatness acceptable
16. Gaps between secondary members and face panels
closed
17. Tie rod material and sizes correct
18. Tie rod spacing correct
19. Tie rods tight, face cones flush
20. Spacers between shutter surface tightly fitting
21. Box outs, cast-in-items, ducts fixed correct, securely
22. Pre-stressing sheathing and vents, alignments and
spacing of supports acceptable
23. Empty sheathing secured against floatation
24. Pre-stressing anchorage positions and fixing acceptable
25. Chamfers/fillets sizes, straightness, fixing acceptable
26. Formwork clean
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YES NO N.A.
1. Working drawing checked and approved
2. Latest revision being used
3. Bar schedules approved
4. Reinforcement steel material approved
5. Bar bending and cutting satisfactory
6. Formwork member spacing correct
7. Corrosion treatment of bars, if required, satisfactory
8. Bar sizes correct
9. Bar lap lengths correct
10. Bar laps at correct locations
11. Bar tied as specified (check proper quality binding
wires are used)
12. Bar assembly rigid and adequately supported
(Including spacers/chair supports)
13. Cover to bottom bars correct
14. Cover to side bars correct
15. Cover to top bars correct
16. Cover blocks approved including fixing
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Date of:
S or NS *
3. Cracks: No cracks
Cracks
Nature of cracks:
4. Any other defects
5. If cracking noticed
6. Position/Dimensions: Alignment S or NS
Levels S or NS
Dimension S or NS
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3. Availability of the protection measures for the labourers handling hazardous material and
use of them.
4. Emergency planning for accidental events with hazardous material
5. Hazardous waste management.
6. Drainage system of the storage areas.
Equipment and Plants
1. Installation of workshop and clearing areas.
2. Regular maintenance and turning of the engines.
3. Waste management.
4. Drainage system of workshop and clearing areas.
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The above works have been executed as per the laid down specifications of the contract
and may be inspected and approved. Supporting quality control test results are enclosed.
Time :...............................
Engineer
Contractor Company
Name
b) Level Sheet :
c) Compaction :
d) Grading :
e) Surface regularity :
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Location/Chainage:
Description of Material: Date of Sampling:
Source of the Material: Date of Testing:
Sample No.: Sampled by:
OBSERVATIONS
SL. LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT
NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
.
1 No. of Blows (n)
2 Container No.
3 Mass of Container+Wet Soil, W2
(gm)
4 Mass of Container+Oven dried
soil, W3 (gm)
5 Mass Container W1 (gm)
6 Water Content
W2 W3
% w = --------x100
W3 W1
REMARKS:
% MOISTURE
CONTENT
5
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LIQUID LIMIT (%) FROM GRAPH PLASTIC LIMIT (%) PLASTICITY INDEX (%)
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DRY DENSITY
Wet Density g/cc
Container N
Wt. Container + Wet Soil g.
Wt. Container + Dry Soil g.
Wt. Water g.
Wt. Container
Wt. Dry soil g.
QC-4
Client / Engineer :
Consultant :
Contractor :
OBSERVATIONS
S. NO. DESCRIPTION / LOCATION
Remarks :
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QC-5
CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO & EXPANSION RATIO
TEST METHOD: IS : 2720 (PART - XVI)
Client / Engineer :
Consultant :
Contractor :
Location /
:
Chainage
Description of
: Date of Sampling :
Material
Source of Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
Volume of Mould V = 2250 cm3
OBSERVATIONS
SL
MOULD NO. __ MOULD NO. __ MOULD NO. __
NO.
DESCRIPTION
BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER
SOAKING SOAKING SOAKING SOAKING SOAKING SOAKING
1 Mass of Mould W1 (gm.)
Mass of Mould + Wet soil
2
W2 (gm.)
Mass of Wet Soil W2-W1
3
(gm.)
b = (W2 -
4
W1)/V (gm./cm3)
5 Container No.
Mass of Container W5
6
(gm.)
Mass of Container + Wet
7
Soil Sample W3 (gm.)
Mass of Container + Oven
8
Dried Soil Sample W4 (gm.)
Water Content %
9 w = [(W3-W4)/(W4-
W5)]x100
Dry Density
10
b)/(100+w) (gm./cm3)
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Mould No.
For the
For the Contractor Engineer
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GRADATION OF AGGREGATES
TEST METHOD: IS:2720 (PART IV)
QC-7
Client : Carriageway: L/R
Consultant : Carriageway: L/R
Contractor :
Location/Chainage :
Description of Material : Date of Sampling :
Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
MASS OF
IS SIEVE CUMULATIVE CUMULATIVE
SOIL PERCENTAGE
DESIGNATIO MASS RETAINED PERCENTAGE REMARKS
RETAINED PASSING
N in gms. RETAINED
in gms.
45 mm
37.5 mm
26.5 mm
22.4 mm
19.00 mm
13.2 mm
11.2 mm
9.5 mm
5.6 mm
4.75 mm
1.80 mm
2.36 mm
300 mic
90 mic
75 mic
Pan
Total
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Sand content
Borrow Area
Recorded by
Km. in which
Location of
Natural Dry
4.75 mm
100 mm
425 mic
Remarks
75 mm
19 mm
75 mic
Content
Density
2 mm
S. No.
Ref
%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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Recorded by
Deleterious
Location of
Contents
Remarks
M.D. O.M. Ref
% Ref. Ref. %
S. No
D. C. .
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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No Test Details Test Results
.
1. Sample Reference No.
2. Date of Test
3. Location of Sample (borrow pit/roadbed)
4. Fraction Passing 75 micron%
5. Sand (4.75 mm 0.075 mm)%
6. Gravel (80 mm 4.75 mm)%
7. Cobble (300 mm 80 mm)%
8. Oversize for Embankment (+75 mm)%
9. Over for Sub-grade (+50 mm)%
10. Liquid Limit %
11. Plastic Limit %
12. Plasticity Index
13. Free Swell Index (if expansive clay)%
14. Presence of swamp/marsh/vegetation/salt free
15. Classification IS:1498
16. Field Dry Density (if existing road bed) kg/cum
17. Maximum Dry Density (by heavy compaction)
18. Optimum Moisture Content %
19. CBR (for sub-grade) %
20. Sulphate content (for fill around structure) %
21. Uniformity coefficient (for fill in water)
22. Remarks / suitability (see Test Tables 1 to 8)
23. Tested by
24. Checked/ Approved by
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Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
CUMULATI LIMITS PERCENTAGE PASSING
MASS CUMULATI
IS SIEVE VE PERCENTA IS SIEVE FOR
OF SOIL VE MASS
DESIGNATI PERCENTA GE
RETAINE RETAINED GRADIN GRADIN GRADIN
ON GE PASSING
D (gm.) (gm.) GI G II G III
RETAINED
75.0 mm 100 - -
53.0 mm - 100 1
26.5 mm 55-75 50-80 100
4.75 mm 10-30 15-35 25-45
0.075 mm < 10 < 10 <10
PAN
GRADATION CURVE
100
90
80
PERCENTAGE PASSING
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
00
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Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
CUMULATI LIMITS PERCENTAGE PASSING
MASS CUMULATI
IS SIEVE VE PERCENTA IS SIEVE FOR
OF SOIL VE MASS
DESIGNATI PERCENTA GE
RETAINE RETAINED GRADIN GRADIN GRADIN
ON GE PASSING
D (gm.) (gm.) GI G II G III
RETAINED
75.00 mm 100 - -
53.00 mm 80-100 100 -
26.50 mm 55-90 70-100 100
9.50 mm 35-65 50-80 65-95
4.75 mm 25-55 40-65 50-80
2.36 mm 20-40 30-50 40-65
0.425 mm 10-25 15-25 20-35
0.075 mm 3-10 3-10 3-10
PAN
GRADATION CURVE
100
90
80
PERCENTAGE PASSING
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
00
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Description of Material : Date of Sampling :
Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
SAMP SAMP
S. SAMPL SAMPL SAMPL REMAR
ITEM DESCRIPTION LE LE
NO. E NO.1 E NO.2 E NO.5 KS
NO.3 NO.4
1 TOTAL SAMPLE TAKEN, M1
(gm.)
2 PASSING 2.36 MM SIEVE, M2
(gm.)
3 LOSS M1-M2 = M3 (gm.)
4 % FINES M = (M3/M1) X 100
5 TOTAL FORCE APPLIED, F (KN)
6 FORCE REQUIRED =
[14F/(M=4)] KN
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Tests Specified Valued Test Results
No.
1 Sample Location -
2 Date of Test -
3 Sample Identification No. -
4 Grading (Sieve Size) (See Note)
75 mm
53 mm
26.5 mm
9.5 mm
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
0.425 mm
0.075 mm
5 10% Fines Value (Wet) Min 50 kN
6 Water Absorption Max 2%
7 Soundness Sodium/Magnesium Max 12/18
Special
8 CBR at 98% of MDD
Specification
9 MDD & OMC -
10 LL and PI 25% & 6%
11 Deleterious Constituents Nil
12 Suitability/Remarks -
13 Tested/Checked by -
14 Checked/Approved by -
Note: 1. Pick up specified value from Table 12 of Control Tests for the grading no.
stipulated in Special Specification of the Contract.
2. Circle or underline non-confirming values
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Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
CUMULATIVE
IS SIEVE MASS CUMULATIVE PERCENTA LIMITS
MASS
DESIGNATI RETAINED PERCENTAGE GE PERCENTAGE
RETAINED
ON (gm.) RETAINED PASSING PASSING
(gm.)
53.0 MM 100
45.0 MM 95-100
22.4 MM 60-80
11.2 MM 40-60
4.75 MM 25-40
2..36 MM 15-30
0.6 MM 8-22
0.075 MM 0-8
PAN
GRADATION CURVE
100
90
80
PERCENTAGE PASSING
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
00
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Sr.
Tests Specified Valued Test Results
No.
1 Sample Location -
2 Date of Test -
3 Sample Identification No. -
4 Layer -
5 AIV Max 30%
6 Los Angeles Abrasion (alt to AIV) Max 40%
Flakiness & Elongation Index
7 Max 30%
(total)
8 Plasticity Index Max 6
9 Water Absorption Max 2%
Soundness (if absorption exceeds
10 Max 12%
2%)
11 MDD (by heavy compaction) -
12 OMC -
13 Grading Percentage
Sieve Size Passing
53 mm 100
45 mm 95-100
26.5 mm -
22.4 mm 60-80
11.2 mm 40-60
4.75 mm 25-40
2.36 mm 15-30
600 micron 8-22
75 micron 0-8
14 Suitability/Remarks -
15 Tested by -
16 Checked/Approved by -
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Description of Material : Date of Sampling :
Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
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Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
Sl.
Description 1 2 3 Average Value
No.
Total Weight of the
1
Aggregate taken W1 (gm)
Weight of Aggregate
2 retained on 2.36 mm I.S.
Sieve, W2 (gm)
Weight of Aggregates
passing through 2.36 mm I.S.
3
Sieve
W3=W1-W2(gm)
Aggregate Impact Value
4
(W3/W1) x 100%
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Sample Description :
Source : Date :
A B x 100
A
Remarks : _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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SOUNDNESS OF AGGREGATES
(No. of Cycles 5)
TEST METHOD : IS: 2386 (PART V)
QC-21
Client :
Consultant :
Contractor :
Source : Date :
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Wt. Of Cycle Temp. of Immersion in Na2SO4/MgSO4 Oven Drying Qualitative Examination of Fractions of
Sample No. Na2SO4/ In Out In Out Sample Coarser than 20 mm size
before MgSO4 Date Time Date Time Date Time Date Time
Immersion Solution (C)
(gm)
Cycle -1
Cycle -2
Cycle -3
Cycle -4
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Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
COMBINED F.I.+E.I.+________________%
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OBSERVATIONS
AVERAGE VALUE :
Remarks :
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FINENESS MODULUS:
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Material : Lab. No :
Source : Date :
Sand Reading
SE = X 100
Clay Reading
Notes : _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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OBSERVATIONS
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DUCTILITY TEST
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Client : Carriageway: L/R
Consultant : Carriageway: L/R
Contractor :
Trial 1 Trial 2
GRADE OF BITUMEN =
Cm Cm
Determination of ductility expressed as the
distance in centimeter to which a standard
briquette of bitumen under standard
conditions can be stretched before the
thread breaks.
Average
Result : Ductility Value =
IS: 1208 (1979)
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Client :
Consultant :
Contractor :
Location/Chainage :
Description of Material : Date of Sampling :
Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
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OBSERVATIONS
Wt. of Wt. of
Offset Area of Wt. of Rate of % Variation Overall
Sl. Chainage Empty Pad +
Pad No. from Pad Material Spread from Mean
No. (Km) 2 Pad Material
C/L (m) (m ) (Kg) (Kg/m ) Specification (Kg/m2)
2
(Kg) (Kg)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8=7-6 9=8/5 10 11
Remarks:
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Recorded by
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
1st/2nd Coat
Transverse
Transverse
Reference
Reference
Reference
Reference
Remarks
Remarks
S.No.
S.No.
Km
Km
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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BINDER CONTENT
TEST METHOD : IRC : SP - 11
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Consultant : Carriageway: L/R
Contractor :
Location/Chainage :
Description of Material : Date of Sampling :
Source of the Material : Date of Testing :
Sample No. : Sampled by :
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Material : Date:
Sample No. 1 2
Weight of Bottle
Weight of Sample
Density of Solvent
Remarks
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Client : Carriageway: L/R
Consultant : Carriageway: L/R
Contractor :
+ + +
= 100
= _____________
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Client : Carriageway: L/R
Consultant : Carriageway: L/R
Contractor :
HMP LOCATION:_________________
DATE: ________________________
Tipper No.______________________ Type of Mix: ___________________
Weight of Mix:__________________ Arrival Time at site: _____________
Time of Dispatch: ____________ Temp at site: ___________________
Temp at Dispatch: ____________ Paving Location:__________________
In Charge In charge
HMP SITE
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Type of Mix :
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Temperature
Temperature
Recorded by
Recorded by
Time (maxm
Time (maxm
half hourly)
half hourly)
Remarks
Remarks
Rolling
Rolling
Binder
Binder
Laying
Laying
Km/m
Km/m
S.No.
S.No.
Aggr.
Aggr.
Date
Date
Mix
Mix
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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Location/Chainage:
Date of laying: Date of Sampling:
Stretch : Date of Testing:
Layer: Sampled by:
OBSERVATIONS
Saturated
Bitumen Specimen Specimen Volume of
Sample Surface Dry Marshall Density
Content Weight in Air Weight in Specimen
No. Weight in Air (gm./cm3)
% (gm.) Water (gm.) (cm3)
(gm.)
7 = (3 / 6) x (dw /
1 2 3 4 5 6=5-4
0.997)
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Location/Chainage :
Date of laying : Date of Coring :
Stretch : Date of Testing :
Layer : Sampled by :
OBSERVATIONS
Density Compaction
Location
(gm./cm3) %
Weight
Offset Weight S.S.D. Marshall Average
Core Thickness in 5 dw 8
L/R in Air Weight Density Compaction
No. (mm) Water 7- 0.997 3 9
Chainage from (gm.) (gm.) 8= x (gm./cm ) 10= x 100 %
(gm.) 6
Centre
Line
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
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Specimen numbers 1 2 3 4
Weight in Air (Dry) Bitumen Percent:
Weight in air (with wax) Pen. Type AC: ...
Weight in water Avg. Sp. Gr. Agg.: ...
Bulk volume (cm3) Compacting Temp:.
Bulk Sp. Gr. No. of Blows on each Face:..
Avg. Bulk Sp. Gr. Effect Sp. Gr.:
Theo Max. Sp. Gr. Sp. Gr. Bitumen:..
V.I.M. (%) Sp. Gr. Of Paraffin Wax:
Bitumen by volume (%)
V.M.A. (%)
V.F.B. (%)
Stability Measured (Kgf)
Volume Correction Factor
Corrected Stability (Kgf)
Flow (mm)
Average Flow (mm)
Stiffness (Kg/mm)
Test Method
Remarks :
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Recorded by
Recorded by
Lab. Density
Lab. Density
Compaction
Compaction
Reference
Reference
Remarks
Remarks
F.D. (%)
F.D. (%)
S. No.
S. No.
KM
KM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Recorded by
Recorded by
Reference
Reference
Remarks
Remarks
Bitumen
Bitumen
Content
Content
Km/m
Km/m
S.No.
S.No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Client :
Consultant :
Contractor :
Irregularity in
Surface Irregularity in 300m Surface Irregularity in 75m
Camber
Irregularity Irregularity Irregularity Irregularity
Max
4mm 7mm 4mm 7mm
S.No. Location Acceptable
Permitted Permitted Permitted Permitted
3mm
No. 40 No. 4 No. 18 No. 2
Observed Observed Observed Observed
Observed
No. No. No. No
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Fineness Sqcm/gm
Date of Receipt at
Date of Sampling
Specific Gravity
Date of Testing
Setting Time
Consistency
Sample No.
(Minutes)
Stack No.
Location
Percent
Normal
Type
Site
Initial Final
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CONSISTENCY PROPERTIES
1 2 3 Average
Normal Consistency (%)
Initial Setting Time (Minutes)
Final Setting Time (Minutes)
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MIX PROPORTION
Mix Type Aggregate Batch Wt.
Cement Type
W/C Ratio
Cement/m3:
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Method of end preparation : Ends Trimmed with Diamond Saw and Capped with Sulfur
compound
Date of Sampling : .
SAMPLE REFERENCE
Sample Identification
Orientation of Drilling
Avg. Diameter (mm)
Avg. Length (mm)
Weight as recd. Sample (gms)
Cross Section Area (mm2)
Volume of Specimen (cc)
As-received Density (mg/m3)
Failure Load (kN)
Compressive Strength of Core
(N/mm2)
Steel Correction Factor
Corrected Estimated In-Situ Cube
Strength (N/mm2)
Remarks: Volume of the sample calculated at the dimensions of sample.
Method Variations:
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Concrete Class :
Test Numbers
I II III
1. WET DENSITY MEASUREMENT (USING 150X150X150 MOULD)
Weight of Concrete + Mould =
Weight of Mould only =
Weight of Concrete =
% Weight Density of Concrete =
Mean Density
2. BLEEDING TEST
V1-Volume of Bleeding Water Cm3 =
Remarks:
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QC-58: CONCRETE
LABORATORY MIX DESIGN
Carriageway: L/R
Carriageway: L/R
1. Object
2. Location of concrete to be planned
3. Basic reinforcement of Concrete Mix reference Number:
Designed Strength at
28 days kg/sqcm
Cement Content
Required Slump
Expected Sand
for Designed
Workability
Col. 2/Col.4
Content for
(Kg/Cum)
(Kg/Cum)
(Percent)
Remarks
Strength
mm
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. Mix Calculations
Assume one Cu.m of Concrete Density Kg/Cum Cement =
A) Volume of Expected Air Cum
B) Volume of Solid Concrete (1-A) Cum
C) Volume of Cement = Wt. of Cement Cum
Density of Cement
D) Volume of Water = Wt. of Water Cum
Density of Water
E) Volume of all in Agg. (B (C + D)) Cum
F) Volume of Sand = E x % Sand Cum
G) Volume of Agg. =EF Cum
H) Wt. of Sand = F x Density of Sand Cum
I) Wt. of Agg = G x Density of Agg Cum
W : C : S : Agg
Mix Ratio by Wt.
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Date: Object :
Time : Conducted by :
A. Quantities Per Cum
Dose % by wt of Cement
Aggregate
Water, Kg
Sand, Kg
mm, kg.
Sand, %
Kg/cum
10-4.75
mm, kg
mm, kg
40-20
20-10
Sand, Kg
Material
mm, kg.
10-4.75
mm, kg
mm, kg
40-20
20-10
C. Observations
Room Temp. oC Temperature of Materials oC
Workability
% Humidity
Slump, mm
Aggregate
Wet Bulb
Concrete
Dry Bulb
Cement
Remark
Water
% AIR
% Air
Sand
D. Unit Weight
Size of Mould, Type of Weight Weight of Wt. Of Unit Wt.
Cum Compaction (Empty Mould Plus Concrete, Kg Kg/cum
Mould), Kg Concrete, Kg
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E. Schedule of Testing
Mark on Size of Nos. Cast Age of Specimen Date of Test Compressive
Specimen Specimen Days Strength
Kg/Sq.cm.
1
288
( Supervisor )
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Comments/Remarks :
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Sieve Grading & Retained Material Result of Test by Not flat or Weight Avg. Percentage Total Flat or
Size tested Weight Elongated Elongated
Samples as Calculated on Weight Flat Elongated Flat Elongated Not Flat or Percentage
received for Test Portion Elongated
Retained on
3/8 sieve
Weight Retained
Inch/mm g % % g g % g % g % % % % %
Total
Specified Limit:
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Fine Aggregate
Air
Coarse
Aggregate
Fine
Aggregate
Total
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Sieve
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Location :
Source Sample No. :
Material Date
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13 Suitability/Remarks -
14 Tested by -
15 Checked/Approved by -
Note : Indicate Size of Tested aggregate at Sl. 12 under specified value
Adopt separate sheets for different size of aggregates.
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