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GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION

CORPORATION LTD.
Sardar Patel Vidyut Bhavan, Race Course,
Vadodara: 390 007

FQP
PILE CONSTRUCTION

GETCO/C/FQP PILE/R0 DT. 15/03/2008

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD.


STANDARD FIELD QUALITY PLAN
FOR PILE FOUNDATION WORKS
SECTION : Foundation Materials

Sl.
No.

Component/Operation &
Description of Test

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

Remarks

1.

CHECKINGOF
FOUNDATION MATERIALS

A)

CEMENT

i)
ii)
iii)

Fitness
Compressive Strength
Initial & final setting time

One sample
per lot of
100 MT or part

iv)
v)

Soundness
Heat of Hydration for low
heat cement (Not Applicable
for OPC & PPC)

thereof from
each source
for MTC's and
one sample per
lot of 200 MT or
part thereof from
each source for
site testing.

vi)

Chemical Composition of
B Cement

One sample per


lot of 100 MT
or part thereof
from each
source for
MTCs.

IS:456, IS:4031, IS:269


IS:8112, IS:12269
IS:1489 & GETCO
specification.

Manufacturer

Review of
manufacturers
test certificates
by GETCO

B)

COARSE AGGREGATES

i)

Determination of Particle
size (Sieve Analysis)
Flakiness Index
Crushing Value
Specific Gravity*
Bulk Density*
Absorption Value*
Moisture Content*
Soundness of Aggregate**
Presence of deleterious
materials

One sample
per lot of
200 cubic meter
or part thereof
from each
source for each
size

IS:383, IS:2386
and GETCO
specification.

GETCO
approved lab

Each source to be
GETCO.
Review and
acceptance of
test result by
GETCO

ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)

IS:456, IS:4031, IS:269,


IS:8112, IS:12269
IS:1489 & GETCO

Manufacturer/
Review of
/ GETCO
manufacturers
approved lab
test certificates

specification.

(MTCs) and
laboratory test
results by
GETCO

* Applicable to design mix concretes only. ** Applicable to concrete work subject to frost action.

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Section : Foundation Materials

Sl.
No.

Component/Operation &
Description of Test

C.

FINEAGGREGATE

i)

Gradation : Determination
of Particle size
(Sieve Analysis)
Specificy Gravity and density*
Moisture content*
Absorption Value*
Bulking*
Silt Content Test
Presence of deleterious
materials

ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

One sample
per lot of 200
cubic meter or
part thereof
from each
source

IS:383, IS;4031, IS:2386,


IS:236, IS:456 and
GETCO specification

Testing
Agency

GETCO
approved lab

Remarks

Each source to
be approved by
GETCO.
Review and
acceptance of
test result by
GETCO

D)

WATER

i)

Cleanliness
(Visual Check)

100%

IS:456, IS:3205 and


Contractor
GETCO specification.
The water used for mixing
concrete shall be fresh,
clean and free from oil, acids
and alkalies, organic
materials, or other
deleterious materials

Each source
to be approved
by GETCO

ii)

Suitablity of water for


B RCC work

One sample per


source

GETCO specificaiton
Potable water is generally
suitably for concreting.

Contractor

Certification
regarding
potability of
water by
contractor and
approval by
GETCO

One sample per


source

IS : 456, IS : 3025 and


GETCO specification
Contactor
Max. 8

GETCO
approved lab

Approval by
GETCO Min. 6

iii)

RCC work
P.H Value

* Applicable to design mix concretes only. ** Applicable to concrete work subject to frost action.

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Section : Foundation Materials
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No.

Component/Operation &
Description of Test

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

Remarks

Check

E.

REINFORCEMENTSTEEL

i)

Identication & size

Random

IS:432, IS:1139, IS:1786 &


GETCO specification

Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

ii)

Chemical Analysis Test

One sample per


heat

IS:432, IS:1139, IS:1786 &


GETCO specification

Manufacturer

Review of
manufacturers test
certifcates
by
GETCO

iii)
iv)
v)

Tensile Test
Yield Stress/ proof stress
Percentage Elongation

One sample per


lot of 40 MT
or part thereof
for each size
of steel
confirming to
IS:1139 and
5 MT or part
thereof for
HDS wire for
each size of
steel as per
IS:432.
For steel as
per IS:1786
under 10 mm
1 sample for
each 25 MT or
part thereof.
10mm - 16 mm
1 sample for
each 35 MT or
part thereof.
Over 16 mm
1 sample for
each 45 MT
or prt thereof.

IS:432, IS:1139, IS:1786 &


GETCO specification

Manufacturer

Review of
manufacturers
test certifcates
as well as lab by
GETCO

vi)

Bend/ Rebend Test

One sample per


lot of 20 MT or
part thereof for

IS:432, IS:1139, IS:1786


GETCO specification

Manufacturers Review of
GETCO manufacturers
Approved lab test certificates
as well as lab

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Section : Foundation Materials
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Component/Operation &
Description of Test

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

each size of
steel as per
IS:432/ IS:1139.
For steel as per
IS:1786 under
10mm.
1 sample for
each 25 MT
or part thereof.
10 mm - 16mm.
1sample for
each 35 MT or
part thereof.
Over 16 mm.
1 sample for
each 45 MT or
part thereof.
vii)

Reverse Bend Test or HDS wire One sample per


lot of 5 MT
or part thereof
for each size.

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Remarks

Check

test result by
GETCO

IS:432 GETCO
specification

Manufacturer/
GETCO
approved lab.

Review of
manufacturers
test certificates
as well as lab
test result by
GETCO.

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Section : Foundation
Sl.
No.

Component/Operation &
Description of Test

2.

FOUNDATION

A)

EARTHWORK

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

Remarks

]
Check

(EXCAVATION)
i)

Initial ground level, depth of


xcavation, final bed level.

Each pipe

ii)

Dimension of Excavated PIT

Each pile

iii)

Side slopes during excavation


final bed level

iv)

Nature of soil/rock

B.

STUB & TEMPLATE

GETCO approved
drawings/ specification

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
& Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

GETCO approved
drawings/specification

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
& Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

Each pile

As per Site working


condition

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
& Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

Each pile

GETCO specification

-do-

-do-

(Applicable only if it is in the


scope of pile foundation
contractor)
i)

Identification & Assembly

100% on
each location

GETCO approved
drawings/specifications

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO &
contractor

ii)

Template level, width &


diagonal

100% on
each location

GETCO approved
drawings/specifications

Joint
Inspection

Approval/
clearance
GETCO
Approval/
clearance
GETCO

by GETCO and
contractor
iii)

Tightening of all bolts &


nuts of template, stub & cleats

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100% on
each location

GETCO approved
drawings/specifications

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO &
contractor

Approval/
clearance by
by GETCO

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Section : FOUNDATION
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Component/Operation &
Description of Test

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

Remarks

Check

iv)

Stub setting

100% on
each location

GETCO approved
drawings/specifications

Joint
Approval/
Inspection by clearance by
GETCO
b y GETCO
and contractor

C)

P.C.C. Padding

For all locations

IS:456 and GETCO


approved foundation
drawings & specification

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
and contractor

D)

STAGING FOR RAISED


CHIMNEY

i)

Check durability, strength &


soundness of staging, joints
adequacy of its joints &
specific levels

100%

GETCO
specification

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
and contractor

E)

SHUTTERING (Formwork)

i)

Check for materials,


breakage or damage

100%

GETCO
specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

ii)

Check for plumb alignment,


parallelism, squareness and
equidistance from stub.

100% before
casting

GETCO
specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

iii)

Dimensional check

100% before
casting

GETCO
specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

iv)

Check for level & height

100% before
casting

GETCO
specification/approved
drawings

Approval by
GETCO

v)

Check for rigidity of frame/


tightness

100%

GETCO
specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
and contractor
Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
and contractor

Approval by
GETCO

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Approval by
GETCO

Approval by
GETCO

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Section : Foundation
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vi)

Component/Operation &
Description of Test
Cleaning and oiling

Sampling Plan
with basis
100%

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm
GETCO
approved
specification /
drawings

Testing
Agency
Joint
Inspection by
GETCO and
contractor

Remarks
Approval by

Check
C

GETCO

vii)

Diagonal bracing if required


as per drawings /site
conditions

100%

GETCO
approved specification /
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

viii)

Checking of joints to avoid


undue loss of cement
slurry

100%

GETCO
specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

F.

PLACEMENT OF
REINFORCEMENT STEEL

i)

Check the steel bars for


rust, cracks, surface flaws,
laminate etc. (Visual check)

100%

IS:456 and GETCO


Specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

ii)

Check as per the bar bending


schedule before placement
of concrete

For all
locations

IS:456 and GETCO


Specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

iii)

Check cutting tolerance for


bars as per check list/
drawings
Check whether all the bent
bars and lap lengths are as
per approved bar bending
schedule

For all
locations
GETCO

IS:456 and GETCO


Specification/approved

Joint
Inspection by

Check whether all joints


& crossing of bars are tied
properly with right guage
& annealed wire as per
specification

100%

iv)

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Approval by
GETCO drawings.

and contractor

IS:456 and GETCO


Specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

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Component/Operation &
Description of Test

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

Remarks

Check

v)

Check for proper cover


distance, spacing of bars,
spacers & chairs after the
reinforcement cage has been
put inside the formwork.

100%

IS:456 and GETCO


Specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

vi)

Check whether lapping of


bars are tied properly with
right guage and annealed
wire as per specification.

100%

IS:456 and GETCO


Specification/approved
drawings

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

G.

PILE FOUNDATION
(additional Tests)

i)

Checking of centre line of


pile group

Each pile group

IS:2911 & GETCO


Joint
Checklist to be
approved pile foundation
Inspection by prepared and
drawings/specification.
GETCO signed jointly
and contractor

ii)

Check pile location

Each pile

IS:2911 & GETCO


approved pile foundation
drawings/specification.

Joint
Checklist to be
Inspection by prepared and
GETCO
signed jointly
and contractor

iii)

Temporary casing tube &


permanent liner also check
thickness of liner material
(if applicable)

Each pile

IS:2911 & GETCO


approved pile foundation
drawings/specification.

Joint
Verticality of the
Inspection by tube to be
GETCO
checked
and contractor

iv)

Bentonite slurry
(if applicable)

Each pile

IS:2911 & GETCO


approved pile foundation
drawings/specification.

Joint
Inspection by
GETCO
and contractor

v)

Pile depth, level, size and


alignment

Each pile

IS:2911 & GETCO


approved pile foundation
drawings/specification.

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

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Records to be
kept by
GETCO
for specific
gravity of slurry

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Component/Operation &
Description of Test

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Remarks

Check

vi)

Chipping of pile head

Each pile

vii)

Standard Penetration Test

As per
GETCO
BOQ/
specification

IS:2911 & GETCO


approved pile foundation
drawings/specification.

Joint
Records to be
Inspection by
kept by
GETCO
GETCO.
and contractor Approval by
GETCO

viii)

Pile load testing

As per
GETCO
BOQ/
specification

IS:2911 & GETCO


approved pile foundation
drawings/specification.

Joint
Records to be
Inspection by
kept by
GETCO
GETCO.
and contractor Approval by
GETCO

ix)

Anchor bolts if applicable

a)

Level,, centre to centre


distance of bolts

100% on each
location

GETCO
Joint
approved pile foundation
Inspection by
drawings/specification.
GETCO
and contractor

b)

Visual check for galvanising

100% on each
location

GETCO
Joint
Checklist to be
approved pile foundation
Inspection by prepared and
drawings/specification.
GETCO signed jointly
and contractor

3)

CONCRETING

A)

BATCHING, MIXING &


PLACING OF CONRETE
AND COMPACTING

100%

IS:456 and GETCO


approved drawings and
specifications.

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

B)

FIXING OF CHIMNEY
COLUMN
Check for Width/length,
squareness, parallelism &
equidistance from stub

100%

IS:456 and GETCO


approved drawings and
specifications.

Joint
Approval by
Inspection by GETCO
GETCO
and contractor

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IS:2911 & GETCO


B approved pile foundation
drawings/specification.

Testing
Agency

Joint
Before concreting
Inspection by pile cap, pile head
GETCO to be chipped off
and contractor for concreting

Checklist to be
prepared and
signed jointly

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Component/Operation &
Description of Test

C)

PLACING CONCRETE,
POKING AND
COMPACTING

D)

CONCRETE TESTING

i)

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

Remarks

Check

100%

IS:456 and GETCO


approved drawings and
specification.

Joint
Min. gap between
Inspection by boxes and reinforGETCO cement bars
and contractor should be
maintained.
Approval by
GETCO

Slump Test

One sample per


location

IS:456, IS:516, IS:1199


and GETCO
specification.

Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

ii)

Check for quantities for


cement, fine aggregate,
coarse aggregate and water
while batching

100% on all
locations

IS:456, IS:516, IS:1199


and GETCO
specification.

Contractor

Checklist to be
prepared and
signed jointly

E)

CHECK FINISHING,
DIMENSIONAL
CONFORMITY AND
WORKMANSHIP BEFORE
& AFTER BOX REMOVAL

100%

IS:456, IS:516, IS:1199


and GETCO
specification

Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

F)
i)

BACKFILLING
Check for thickness of
layer & watering
Check for compaction/
ramming

100%

GETCO
specification

Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

G)

COPING

100% on all
location

GETCO
Specification

Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

H)

CURING

100% on all
location

GETCO
Specification

Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

I)

EARTHING
(Pipe or counter poise type)

100%

IS:5613 and GETCO


Specification

Contractor

Approval by
GETCO

ii)

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Component/Operation &
Description of Test

Sampling Plan
with basis

Ref. Document
& acceptance norm

Testing
Agency

Remarks

Check

J)

CONCRETE CUBE
TESTING

i)

Compressive Strength

a) One sample
for each
locations (One
sample consists
of min. 3 test
cubes for 28
days strength)
b) For pile
foundation one
sample for
each pile.

IS:1199, IS:456, IS:516


and GETCO
Specification

GETCO
approved lab

Approval by
GETCO
Cubes must be
tested within a
week after 28
days curing
period and test
results should be
approved before
tower erection.

ii)

Compressive Strength for


concrete of pile cap, beams,
chimney etc.

One sample for


every 20 Cum
of concrete or
part thereof for
each days of
concreting

IS:1199, IS:456, IS:516


and GETCO
Specification

GETCO
approved lab

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STANDARD FIELD QUALITY PLAN
FOR PILE FOUNDATION WORKS
Section : GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

1.

Details of categories of check codes A, B & C including accepting and deviation dispositioning authorities are indicated
at Annexure-I.

2.

GETCO specification shall mean GETCO technical specification, approved drawings/data sheets and A/T
provisions applicable for the specific contract.
3.

Acceptance criteria and permissible limits for certain tests are indicated at Annexure-II. For balance tests, site to
verify the same with respect to GETCO specification, relevant Indian Standards and/or prevalent code of practice.

4.

It is clarified that the tests indicated at column 2 of this FQP i.e. against column "Component operation & Description
of Test," are only generally required to be conducted. However, GETCO reserves the right to carry-out any
additional tests at any stage if the situation so warrants.

5.

GETCO site representative shall witness all the tests conducted by the contractor as mentioned in this FQP.
However, in case of tests conducted in the GETCO approved lab, it is preferred to witness the tests in the lab
itself, if possible.

6.

Head of Construction Division shall approve testing laboratory before accepting the test results from the lab.

7.

Head of Construction Division shall approve the sources for cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate & water before
actual utilisation.

8.

All the testing & measuring equipments used by the contractor for testing are required to be calibrated. A copy
of valid calibration report shall be retained by GETCO as records.

9.

Classification of foundations shall be approved by GETCO based on the Joint Inspection Report & soil
investigation reports.

10.

Curing of concrete work should be continued for a minimum period of 10 days.

11.

Zone-IV fine aggregate shall not be used for concreting work.

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Section : GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

12.

CEMENT

12.1

In case supply of cement is in the scope of the contractor, the same shall be procured from sources approved by
GETCO site and got tested at site on sample basis for specified acceptance tests as specified in this FQP at a
reputed Third Party Lab approved by GETCO site.

12.2

The samples of cement for site testing shall be taken within three weeks of the delivery and all the tests shall be
commenced within one week of sampling.

13.

REINFORCEMENT STEEL

13.1

In case supply of reinforcement steel is in the scope of the contractor, the same shall be procured from the main producers
i.e. SAIL, TISCO, IISCO or Rashtriya Ispat Nigam or the rerollers approved by main producers. The reinforcement
steel shall be got tested at site on sample basis for specified acceptance tests as specified in this FQP at a reputed
Third Party Lab approved by GETCO site.

13.2

The results of the testing of cement and reinforcement steel referred to in 13.1 and 14.1 above shall be got approved
from GETCO site before cement and reinforcement steel are put to use. However, in exceptional cases due to
exigencies of work., GETCO site may authorise the contractor to use Cement and Reinforcement Steel even before the
test results are received. However, in all such cases, if the test results subsequently received are found to be not
complying with the specified acceptance criteria, the contractor shall have to dismantle and recast all such foundations
cast with such non-conforming materials at his own cost. Confirmation to this effect shall be obtained from the
contractor by the Project authorities beforehand in all such cases.

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ANNEXURE - I

ACCEPTING AND DEVIATION DISPOSITIONG AUTHORITIES FOR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF


CHECKS AS ENVISAGED IN FIELD QUALITY PLAN

C AT E G O RY

TYPE OF
CHECK

100%
CHECKING/
WITNESSING BY

`A'

CRITICAL

CONSTRUCTION
S/DN.

B'

MAJOR

CONSTRUCTION
S/DN.

`C'

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MINOR

C O N T R AC TO R S
RESENTATIVE

COUNTER CHECK/
S U RVEILLANCE
CHECK BY

CONSTRUCTION

ACCEPTING AUTHORITY,
IF TEST RESULTS
ARE WITHIN
PERMISSIBLE LIMITS

DEVIATION
DISPOSITIONING
AUTHORITY

EE CONST. DN.

SE(CIVIL)

EE CONST. DN.

SE(CIVIL)

CONSTRUCTION DN.

EE CONST. DN.

DN.

CONSTRUCTION
DN.

CONSTRUCTION
S/DN.

ANNEXURE - II

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND PERMISSIBLE LIMITS FOR


F O U N DATION MATERIALS & CONCRETE

A)

CEMENT :

Description of the
tests

33 Grade OPC
as per IS:269

43 Grade
cement as
per IS:8112

PPC as per
IS:1489

Low Heat
Cement

(i)

Fineness (Min.)

225 m2/kg

225 m2/kg

300 m2/kg

225 m2/kg

(i)

Compressive
Strength (Min.)
72 + 1 hours
168 + 2 hours
672 + 4 hours

160 kgf/cm2
220 kgf/cm2
-

23 MPa
33 MPa
43 MPa

16 MPa
22 MPa
33 MPa

100 kgf/cm2
160 kgf/cm2
350 kgf/cm2

Initial Setting Time


(Minimum)

30 Minutes

30 Minutes

30 Minutes

30 Minutes

Final Setting Time


(Maximum)

600 Minutes

600 Minutes

600 Minutes

600 Minutes

Maximu m
10mm
expansion

Maximu m
10mm
expansion

Maximu m
10mm
expansion

(ii)

(iv)

(v)

Soundness
(Le chatelier Method)

Maximu m
10mm
expansion

(vi)

Heat of hydration
(Max.)

--

(vi)

Chemical Composition

As per IS

B)
(i)

C OARSE AG G R E G ATE :
Sieve Analysis

Max. 65 cal/

As per IS

IS SIEVE DESIGNATION

As per IS

PERCENTAGE PASSING FOR GRADED


AG G R E G ATE OF NOMINAL SIZE
40 mm

20 mm

40 mm

95 to 100

100

20 mm

30 to 70

95 to 100

10 mm

10 to 35

25 to 55

4.75 mm

0 to 5

0 to 10

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gm for 7 days
& max. 75
cal/gm for
28 days
As per IS

ANNEXURE - II
(i)

Flakiness Index

Not to exceed 25%.

(ii)

Crushing Value

Not to exceed 45%.

(iv)

Soundness of aggregate
applicable for concrete works
subject to froast action

Loss of weight after 5 cycle not to exceed 12% when tested with
Sodium sulphate and 18% when tested with magnesium sulphate.

(v)

Deleterious material

(C)

FINE AG G R E G ATE

(i)

Sieve Analysis

Not to exceed 5% of the weight of aggregate.

Shall confirm to Zone I, Zone II or Zone III.

IS Sieve
designation

(i)

Percentage Passing for


Grading
Zone-I

Grading
Zone-II

Grading
Zone-III

Grading
Zone-IV

10 mm

100

100

100

100

4.75 mm

90-100

90-100

90-100

90-100

2.36 mm

60-95

75-100

85-100

95-100

1.18 mm

30-70

55-90

75-100

90-100

600 Micron

15-34

35-59

60-79

80-100

300 Micron

5-20

8-30

12-40

15-50

150 Micron

0-10

0-10

0-10

0-15

For guidance of adjusting the quantity in mix of concrete, the following table may be used.
Moisture Content %

Bulking % by volume

15

20

25

30

(ii)

Silt content Test : Shall not exceed 8%.

(iv)

Deleterious Materials : Total deleterious material shall not be more than 5% by weight.

(D)

REINFORCEMENT STEEL : As per relevant Indian Standards


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ANNEXURE - II

(E)

CONCRETE CUBE TEST


For nominal (volumetric) concrete mixes, compressive strength for 1:1:3 (cement : sand : Coarse aggregate)
concrete shall be 265 kg/cm2 for 28 days and for 1:2:4 nominal mix, it shall be 210kg/cm2.

(F)

ACCEPTANCE
CONCRETE

CRITERIA

BASED

ON

28

DAYS

COMPRESSIVE

STRENGTH

FOR

NOMINAL

MIX

a)

The average of the strength of three specimen be accepted as the compressive strength of the concrete,
provided the strength of any individual cube shall neither be less than 70% nor higher than 130%
of the specified strength.

b)

If the actual average strength of accepted sample exceeds specified strength by more than 30%,
the Engineer-in-charge, if he so desires, may further investigate the matter. However, if the strength
of any individual cube exceeds more than 30% of specified strength, it will be restricted to 30%
only for computation of strength.

c)

If the actual average strength of accepted sample is equal to or higher than specified strength upto
30%, then strength of the concrete shall be considered in order and the concrete shall be accepted
at ful rates.

d)

If the actual average strength of accepted sample is less than specified strength but not less than
70% of the specified strength, the concrete may be accepted at reduced rate at the discretion of
Engineer-in-Charge.

e)

(G)

If the actual average strength of accepted sample is less than 70% of specified strength, the Engineerin-Charge shall reject the defective portion of work represented by sample and nothing shall be paid
for the rejected work. Remedial measures necessary to retain the structure shall be taken at the
risk and cost of contractor. If, however, the Engineer-in-Charge so desires, he may order additional
tests to be carried out to ascertain if the structure can be retained. All the charges in connection
with these additional tests shall be borne by the Contractor.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR DESIGN MIX CONCRETE SHALL BE AS PER IS:456

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