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HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION
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ENNORE TERMINAL PROJECT
SECTION - 9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND DRAINS
Tenderers Signature with seal:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
TITLE
SECTION-I
RD-01
General specification
RD-02
Technical Specification for Earthwork and backfilling
RD-03
Technical Specification for Flexible pavements
RD-04
Technical Specification for Plain & reinforced concrete and allied works
RD-05
Technical Specification for Masonry and Allied Works
RD-06
Technical Specification for Soling & Hardcore
RD-07
Technical Specification for Plastering & Pointing
RD-08
Technical Specification for Supplying and Laying of RCC pipes
RD-09
Technical Specification for Road Markings
SECTION-II
Special Conditions for Civil Works
SECTION-III
Norms of Cement Consumption
SECTION-IV
Dimensional Tolerance
SECTION-V
Method of Measurement
SECTION-VI
Safety Requirements for Construction Works
SECTION-VII
List of Recommended Makes/Manufacturers
SECTION-VIII
List of Drawings

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SECTION I
RD-01: GENERAL SPECIFICATION

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RD-01: GENERAL SPECIFICATION

1.00.00
PREAMBLE
1.01.00
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is setting up marketing

terminals at Chennai for storage and distribution of petroleum Products. The
facilities at the above Terminals include storage and distribution of petroleum
product storage tanks and firewater tanks. The scope of this tender
enumerates construction of Roads and Drains, for the above facility.
1.02.00
The tenderer shall visit the site and familiarise himself with the existing
condition of roads and drains. No claim on any account will be
entertained on this account after the award of work.
1.03.00
The work is to be carried out in the premises/outside of the existing plant. The
road construction work is required to be taken up adjacent to many of the
existing working units. The work involves,
a) Construction of new bituminous roads.
b) Construction of new brick masonry for surface drains & Stone masonry
Retaining wall.
c) Construction of RCC Box culverts/Masonry/pipe culverts.
d) Construction of Earthern drains with / without stone pitching.
e) Supply and laying of NP-3 Hume pipes for ETP line and other road
crossings.
f) Any other unit required for successful completion of the project.
1.04.00
The work also involves identification of damaged portion, demolition of the

existing road/drains to construct new structures in its place.
1.05.00
The contractor will be required to work in close co-ordination with other

contractor working in the area.
1.06.00
The Contractor will have to draw up the program of work in consultation with
the Consultants and the project authorities to match with the overall project
requirements.
2.00.00
Brief description of Road works.
2.01.00
The scope of the road work consists of laying around 5.1 Km of bituminous
surface road in the plant area with different pavement layers and width. Brick
masonry surface drain is proposed in either side of road. Flexible bituminous
surface roads are classified into the following types:

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a) Type 1:
6m wide road is proposed around tankage, Tank wagon gantry and
emergency exit road with 750mm wide berm on side of road.
b) Type 2:
8.5m wide road is proposed to interconnect major unit of both Plant and Nonplant units from main Gate complex.
c) Type 3:
The proposed 18m wide main road is connecting between TTF Gantry and
approach road nearer to Truck parking area.
d) Type 4:
This is minor road connecting between Plant / Non-plant units with above
main roads (Type 1, 2, 3).
e) Main Approach road:
This is an important main approach road interconnecting existing Ennore port
road to HPCL terminal. The proposed width of the road is around 22m with
2m berm and 2m shoulder on either side of the road.
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DRAWINGS
3.01.00
The work shall be executed in accordance with the specification and the
drawings `issued for construction. Drawings will be issued in stages in
close coordination with the availability of data and sequence of
construction. Only latest revisions of the drawings shall be followed. All old
revisions shall be clearly marked `SUPERCEEDED and kept separately or
destroyed as directed by Consultant
4.00.00
SITE RECORDS
4.01.00
All works shall be recorded in appropriate proformas to be firmed up by the

contractor in consultation with the Consultant. Wherever required reference
to drawings and clauses of specification shall be recorded in the
correspondence.

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4.02.00
Records of cement and steel receipts, issue, and consumption shall be

scrutinized from time to time by consultants and Owner. Statement of cement
and steel receipts, statement of theoretical consumption and reconciliation
accompany every bill. Records of spot levels jointly recorded before the start
of the work shall form the basis of all measurements.
5.00.00
SCOPE OF WORK
5.01.00
The layout and levels of all structures, etc. shall be made by the Contractor at
his own cost from the general grid of the plot and bench mark given by the
Consultant. He shall provide all instrument, materials and men to the
Consultants for checking the layout and levels. However, the Contractor shall
be fully responsible for correctness of layout and levels.
5.02.00
The work to be performed under this specification consists of providing all

labour, materials, construction equipment, tools and plant, scaffolding,
supplies, transportation, all incidental items not shown or specified, but
reasonably implied or necessary for successful completion of the work
including Contractor's supervision and in strict accordance with the drawings
and specifications. The nature of work shall generally involve earthwork in
excavation, formation of road embankment, Laying of Granular sub base, Wet
Mix Macadam (WMM), WBM, laying of Dense Bituminous Macadam,
Bituminous concrete, extensive dewatering, shoring and strutting, backfilling
around completed structures, disposal of surplus excavated materials,
masonry works for drains, concreting including reinforcement and formwork,
brick work, inserts, plastering, painting, RCC trenches with/without covers,
laying and testing of water pipes, hume pipes, drainage, water proofing and
other ancillary items etc.
5.03.00
The drawings included in the Bidding Document provide a general idea about
the work to be performed under the scope of this contract. These are
preliminary drawings for bidding purposes only and are by no means the final
drawings or show the full range of the work under the scope. Work has to be
executed according to drawings issued for construction.
The contractor will be required to set up site laboratory at his own cost and
maintain all the equipment in proper condition with all calibration and
certificates of the equipment. The site laboratory will be manned by
independent qualified engineer. The cost of setting up site laboratory and
performance of all the tests shall be borne by the Contractor. In case any
specific test such as testing of reinforcement, testing of specific materials
requiring specialist equipment and conditions, shall be done in approved
laboratories. The cost of such tests and the arrangements for witnessing such
tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
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5.05.00
The scope of work also includes clearance of site of any vegetation, bushes,
deposited silt, scrap, debris, etc. before starting the work and recording spot
levels at the site of work as well as storage areas. The Contractor shall also
clear the construction site of all debris and construction materials before
handing over.
5.06.00
Contractor shall mobilise all necessary equipment such as excavator, 8-10t

capacity road roller, concrete mixers, weigh batchers, Bulldozers, Hot mix
mixer, hot bitumen sprayer, hot mix paver, trucks, tractors, dewatering pumps
etc. for efficient and speedy execution of works. Any machinery found to be
unsuitable/malfunctioning in the opinion of the consultant shall be removed
from the site and replaced.
The minimum of such machinery to be deployed shall be as listed below,
Earth excavator (JCB)
- 1 No.
Vibratory Road Roller 8 to 10 t capacity
- 2 Nos.
Smooth wheeled Roller 8 to 10t capacity
- 1 No.
Twin shaft pedal type mixer (with compressor)
2Nos.
Hot mix paver
2 Nos.
Trucks (self unloading type)
5 Nos.
Tractor
- 3 Nos.
Concrete Mixer
- 4 Nos.
Weigh batcher
- 4 Nos.
Form Vibrator
- 3 Nos.
Pin Vibrator
- 4 Nos. (Minimum 1no. of diesel operated)
Hot bitumen sprayer
- 2 Nos.
Bull dozer
- 1No.
Dewatering pumps
- 3Nos. (3HP - 2Nos., 5HP - 1No.)
Laboratory equipment for flexible pavement works
- 1 Lot
Laboratory equipment for concrete works
- 1 Lot
In addition any further equipment is required to meet the effective completion
schedule shall be deployed by the contractor as directed by the consultant.
5.07.00
The Ennore terminal is in the coastal area and the water table is expected to
be very high. The Contractor shall adopt suitable continuous special
dewatering methods as approved by the Consultant. The period for which the
de-watering should be in effect shall be as directed by the Consultant. The
cost of dewatering shall be borne by the Contractor.
The Ennore terminal project site is filled with fly ash and topped with
soil/murrum blanket of not less than 2m in layers under the area development
scheme. Hence the contractor should have proper arrangements to
overcome the hurdles if any in executing the works.

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The Tenderer shall inspect the site, examine and obtain all information
required and satisfy himself regarding matters such as access to site,
communications, transport, right of way, equipment and facilities required for
the work, availability of local labour, materials and their rates, local working
conditions, weather, flood levels, subsoil conditions, natural drainage, water
table etc. Ignorance of the site conditions shall not be accepted by the client
as basis for any claim for compensation or extension of time. Tenderer if
necessary shall make necessary bore holes at their own cost to get details of
the soil data and site conditions with the permission of HPCL
5.08.00
The existing drainage system in the working plant may be made use of by the
contractor. However should this need some repairs or clearance of clogging to
regulate proper flow from the construction area, such works shall be under
taken by the contractor at no extra cost to the owner.
5.09.00
The contractor shall arrange for alternative traffic arrangement during

construction for smooth functioning of plant staffs and other contractors
working in the plant. For which the contractor shall plan his work in advance
and get approval to start the work from the Owner / Consultant.
5.10.00
The contractor shall provide appropriate storage sheds for construction

materials, site laboratory, office etc free of cost. The contractor shall submit
the requirement of area for setting up the above for allocation by Consultant/
Owner.
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APPROVAL AND TESTS
6.01.00
A high standard of quality is required for all materials and workmanship in

construction work. They shall be best of the kind obtainable indigenously in
each case and shall be procured from manufacturers of repute in order to
ensure uniformity of quality and timely supply.
6.02.00
All materials shall be subjected to inspection and testing. The Contractor shall
submit samples for testing as may be required by the Consultant. Sampling
and testing shall be carried out in accordance with relevant IS/IRC Standards.
6.03.00
All specimens and approved samples shall be retained with the Consultant for
reference unless handed over to Contractor for safe custody. The Contractor
shall make arrangements for proper storage of the same.
6.04.00
Wherever IS/IRC codes are referred; they shall be latest edition/ publication
as on date irrespective of the date of finalisation of the work.

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7.00.00
REJECTION OF MATERIALS
7.01.00
Any material brought to site which, in the opinion of the Consultant is

damaged, contaminated, deteriorated or does not comply with the
requirement of this specification shall be rejected.
7.02.00
If the routine tests or random site tests show that any of the materials,
brought to site, do not comply in any way with the requirements of this
specification or of IS/IRC codes as applicable, then that material shall be
rejected.
7.03.00
The Contractor at his own cost shall remove from site any and all such
rejected material within the time specified by the Consultant.
8.00.00
IRC Codes
8.01.00
Some of the relevant IS/IRC Codes and special publications are listed here.
Only latest codes shall be referred. Incase of conflict between the
specification and Codes the former shall prevail.
IRC -14
IRC -15
IRC -16
IRC -17
IRC -18
IRC -19
IRC -20
1977
1981
1989
1965
1977
1977
1966
IRC -21
2000
IRC -23
IRC -27
IRC -27
1966
1967
1967
IRC -29
1988
IRC -34
IRC -35
1970
1997
IRC -36
1970
IRC -37
1901
IRC -42
1972
IRC -43
1972
Recommended practice for 2cm thick bitumen & tar carpets

Std. spec. & code of practice for construction of concrete roads.
Spec. For priming base course with bituminous primers.
Tentative spec. For single coat bituminous surface dressing.
Std. spec. & Code of practice for water bound macadam.
Std. spec. & Code of practice for water bound macadam.
Recom. practice for bituminous penetration macadam (full grout).
Std. spec. & code of practice for road bridges. Sec 3: Cement concrete
(plain & reinforced).
Tentative spec. for two coat bituminous surface dressing.
Tentative spec. for bituminous macadam (base & binder course).
Tentative spec. for bituminous macadam (base & binder course).
Specification for bituminous concrete (asphaltic concrete) for road
pavement
Recommendations for road construction in waterlogged areas.
Code of practice for road markings.(with paints)
Recom. practice for the construction of earth embankments for road
works.
Guidelines for the design of flexible pavements.
Proforma for record of test values of locally available pavement
construction materials.
"Recom. practice for tools, equipment & appliances for concrete
pavement construction."

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IRC44
1976
IRC57
IRC -58
1974
2002
IRC -59
1976
IRC -61
1976
IRC -77
1979
IRC -78
1981
IRC -79
1981
IRC -81
1997
IRC -82
IRC -84
IRC -87
1982
1983
1984
IRC -89
1997
IRC -90
1985
IRC -94
IRC -95
1986
1987
IRC -99
1988
IRC109
SP:11
1997
1988
SP:29
1994
SP:30
1993
SP:34
1989
SP:42
1994
SP:47
1998
SP:49
1998
SP:51
IS 1201
IS 1202
IS 1203
1999
1998
1998
1999
Tentative guidelines for cement concrete mix design for pavements (for
non air entrained &continuously graded concrete.
Recom. Practice for sealing joints in concrete pavements.
Guidelines for design of rigid pavements for highways
Tentative guidelines for design of graded cement concrete mixes for
road pavements.
Tentative guidelines for construction of cement concrete pavements in
hot weather.
Tentative guidelines for repair of concrete pavements using synthetic
resins
Std. spec. & code of practice for road bridges.Sec.7-Foudations&sub
structures.
Rec. practice for road delineators
Guidelines for strengthening of flexible road pavements using
Benkelman beam deflection technique.
Code of practice for maintenance of bituminous surface of highways
Code of practice for curing of cement concrete pavements
Guide lines for the design and erection of falsework for road bridges.
Guidelines for design and construction of river training & control works
for road bridges.
Guidelines for selection operation & maintenance of bitumen hot mix
plant.
Spec. for dense bituminous macadam
Spec. for semi-dense bituminous concrete
Tentative guidelines on the provision of speed breakers for control of
vehicular speed on minor roads.
Guide lines on wet mix macadam
Hand book of quality control for construction of roads & runways
Directory of indigenous manufacturers of road/bridge construction
machinery
Manual on economic evaluation of highway projects in India
General guidelines about the equipment for bituminous surface
dressing
Guidelines on road drainage
Guidelines on quality system for road bridges (plain, reinforced,
prestressed and composite construction)
Guidelines for the use of dry lean concrete as sub bas e for the rigid
pavement.
Guidelines for load testing of bridges
Method of testing Tar & Bituminous materials
Method of testing Sp. Gravity of Tar & Bituminous
Method of testing penetration of Tar & Bituminous

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IS 1205
IS 1208
IS 1209
IS 1211
IS 1212
1978
1978
1978
1978
1978
IS 1216
1978
IS 73
IS 6509
1992
1985
Method of testing softening point of Tar & Bituminous

Method of testing ductility of Tar & Bituminous
Method of testing flash point and fire point of Tar & Bituminous
Method of testing water content of Tar & Bituminous
Method of testing loss on heating Tar & Bituminous materials
Method of testing solubility in carbon di sulphide of Tar & Bituminous
materials
Paving bitumen
Code of practice for installation of joints in concrete pavements

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RD-02: EARTH WORK AND BACKFILLING

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RD-02: EARTH WORK AND BACKFILLING

1.00.00
SCOPE
1.01.00
This section of the specification covers the technical requirements for

excavation and filling & around structures, foundations, drains, pipes,
underground facilities & similar works. It also covers filling areas and plinths
with selected materials, conveyance and disposal of surplus spoils and / or
stacking them properly as directed by the Consultant.
1.02.00
The contractor shall be fully responsible for proper setting out works, profiling
in excavation, stacking, etc. taking adequate safety measures etc. The
Contractor shall carry out all works meant within the intent of this specification
even if not explicitly mentioned herein. All works shall be executed to the
satisfaction of the Consultant.
1.03.00
Existing trees, shrubs, any other plants, pole lines, fences, signs, monuments,
buildings, pipelines, drains, sewers or other surface or subsurface systems/
drainage facilities within or adjacent to the works being carried out which are
not to be disturbed, shall be protected from damage by the Contractor. The
Contractor shall provide and install suitable safeguards approved by the
Consultant for this purpose.
1.04.00
During excavation, the Contractor shall take all necessary precautions against
soil erosion, water & environmental pollution, and where required undertake
additional works to achieve this objective. Before start of operations, the
Contractor shall submit to the Consultant for approval, his work plan and the
procedure he intends to follow for disposal of waste materials etc. and the
schedule for carrying out temporary and permanent control works. However,
the approval of the Consultant to such plans and procedures shall not absolve
the Contractor of his responsibility for safe and sound work.
2.00.00
GENERAL
2.01.00
The Contractor shall make his own surveying arrangements for locating the
coordinates and positions of all work and establishing the reduced levels
(RLs) at these locations based on two reference grid lines and one bench
mark which will be furnished by the Owner. The Contractor has to provide at
site all the required survey instruments, along with qualified surveyors, to the
satisfaction of the Consultant so that the work can be carried out accurately
and according to the specification and drawings.

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2.02.00
The Contractor shall furnish all skilled and unskilled labour, plant, tools,
tackle, equipment, men and materials required for complete execution of the
work in accordance with the drawings and as described herein and/or as
directed by the Consultant.
2.03.00
The Contractor shall control the grading in the vicinity of all excavations so
that the surface of the ground will be properly sloped or dyke to prevent
surface water from running into the excavated areas during construction.
2.04.00
All materials obtained from excavation shall remain the Owners property. All
salvaged materials of archeological importance or of value (in the opinion of
the Consultant) shall be segregated from the other materials and both stacked
separately and in a regular manner at location indicated by the Consultant.
2.05.00
Excavation shall include removal of trees, roots & organic remains,

vegetation, grass, bushes, shrubs, plants, poles, fences etc. that are in the
area to be excavated as well as beyond the excavation line so as to ensure
safety of the excavated side slopes and of men and equipment operating in
the area. Before start of excavation work, joint measurements of ground level
shall be taken after clearing all grass, vegetation etc.
2.06.00
Excavation shall include the removal of all materials required to execute the
work properly and shall be made with sufficient clearance as decided by the
Consultant to permit the placing and setting of forms, inspection and
completion of all works to the satisfaction of the Consultant.
2.07.00
Classification of Earth Work: The earth work shall be classified under the
following main categories.
a)
b)
2.07.01
All types of soils, murrum, boulders &soft rocks.

Hard rock.
Ordinary soils: This includes earth, murrum, fly ash, top deposits of
agricultural soil, reclaimed soil, clay, sand or any combination thereof and soft
and hard murrum, shingle etc., which is loose enough to be removed with
spades shovel and pick axes. Boulders if any found during the course of
excavation shall also fall under this classification. This shall also include all
materials which are hard conglomerate, all decomposed weathered rock,
highly fissured rock, old masonry and other varieties of soft rock which can be
removed with pick axes, crow bars etc. The mere fact that the contractor
resorts to blasting and / or wedging and chiseling for reasons of their own,
shall not mean the rock is classifiable as hard rock.

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CODES AND STANDARDS
3.01 .00
All standards, specifications, acts and code of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions.
3.02.00
In case of conflict between this specification and those (IS standards, codes
etc.) referred to here-in, the former shall prevail.
3.03.00
Some of the relevant Indian standards, Acts and Codes are referred to here
below:
IS: 383
1970
IS 2720 (Part- 2)
IS 2720 (Part4-4 )
1973
1985
IS 2720 (Part-5 )
1985
IS 2720 (Part-6 )
1972
IS 2720 (Part-7 )
1980
IS 2720 (Part-8 )
1983
IS 2720 (Part-14 )
1983
IS 2720 (Part-21 )
IS 2720 (Part-23 )
1977
1976
IS 2720 (Part-24 )
1976
IS 2720 (Part-27 )
1977
IS 2720 (Part-29 )
1975
IS: 3764
IS: 4081
IS: 4701
IS: 9759
1992
1986
1982
1981
IS: 10379
1982

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Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural

sources for concrete.
Methods of test for soils-Determination of water content
Methods of test for soils-Grain size analysis
Methods of test for soils-Determination of liquid limit & plastic
limit
Methods of test for soils-Determination of shrinkage factors
Methods of test for soils-Determination of water content-Dry
density relation using light compaction
Methods of test for soils- Determination of water content-Dry
density relation using heavy compaction
Methods of test for soils-Determination of dry index(relative
density)
Methods of test for soils-Determination of total soluble solids
Methods of test for soils-Determination of calcium carbonate
Methods of test for soils-Determination of cat ion exchange
capacity
Methods of test for soils-Determination of total soluble
sulphates
Methods of test for soils-Determination of dry density of soil inplace by core cutter method
Safety code for excavation work
Safety code for blasting and related drilling operations
Code of practice for earth work on canals
Guide lines of dewatering during construction
Code of practice for field control of moisture and compaction of
soils for embankment and sub grade
Indian Explosives Act 1940 as updated.
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EXCAVATION IN SOIL
4.01.00
Side and bottom of excavation shall be cut sharp and true to line and level.
Undercutting shall not be permitted. When machines are used for excavation,
the last 300 mm before reaching the required level shall be excavated
manually or by such equipment that soil at the required final level will be left in
its natural condition. The final 150 mm in excavation above the required
founding level shall be excavated only on the day of PCC laying. Suitability of
strata (at the bottom of excavations) for laying the foundation thereon shall be
determined by the Consultant.
4.02.00
Excavation for foundation shall be to the bottom of lean concrete and as

shown on drawing or as directed by the Consultant. The bottom of all
excavations shall be trimmed to required levels and when excavation is
carried below such levels by error, it shall be brought back to the specified
level by filling with concrete of nominal mix 1:4:8 (cement: coarse sand: 40
mm down aggregates) as directed by the Consultant.
4.03.00
The Contractor shall ascertain for himself the nature of materials to be

excavated and the difficulties like collapse of soil, if any, likely to be
encountered in executing this work. The necessary sheeting, shoring, bracing,
maintaining suitable slopes, draining etc. shall be provided and installed by
the Contractor, to the satisfaction of the Consultant.
4.04.00
For deep and huge excavations and in other excavations, if required by the
Consultant, the Contractor shall submit for Consultants approval an
Excavation Scheme showing the methodology to be adopted for excavation
in order to maintain the stability of side slopes, means for ensuring safety of
existing facilities nearby, dewatering. However, the Contractor shall be fully
responsible for the scheme irrespective of any approvals granted. Benching
shall be provided for deeper excavation wherever required.
4.05.00
When excavation requires bracing, sheeting or shoring etc. the Contractor

shall submit drawings to the Consultant, showing arrangements and details of
proposed installation. The Contractor shall also furnish all supporting
calculations as called for and shall not proceed until he has received written
approval from the Consultant. However, the responsibility for adequacy of
such bracing, sheeting, shorting etc. will rest with the Contractor, irrespective
of any approval of the Consultant.
4.06.00
The Contractor shall have to constantly pump out any water collected in
excavated pits and other areas by adopting suitable dewatering method, due
to rain water, springs etc. and maintain dry working conditions at all times until
the excavation, placement of reinforcement, shuttering, concreting, backfilling
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areas to keep the work area dry. Sludge pumps, if required, shall be
employed by the Contractor for this purpose.
4.07.00
The Contractor shall remove all materials arising from excavations from the
vicinity of the work either for direct filling, stacking for subsequent filling or for
ultimate disposal (within & outside the plant area) as directed by the
Consultant. In no case shall the excavated soil be stacked within a distance of
1.5 m from the edge of excavation or one third the depth of excavation
whichever is more. Material to be used for filling shall be kept separately. All
these works have to be carried out as per the relevant BOQ item.
5.00.00
EXCAVATION BELOW GROUND WATER TABLE
5.01.00
The Contractor shall dewater and maintain dry working conditions by

maintaining the water table below the bottom of the excavation level by
adopting suitable dewatering scheme approved by the consultant. He shall
continue doing so till excavation, concreting, curing, and all other operation
included in the scope of work, which require dry condition in the area are
completed.
6.00.00
LIFT
The Contractor is required to excavate upto any depth as shown on the
drawings or as directed by the Consultant. Lifting of excavated materials shall
be done either by manual or mechanical or both means if called for by the
Consultant.
7.00.00
CARRIAGE OF MATERIALS
7.01.00
The disposal/stacking areas for excavated materials shall be carried out as

per the relevant BOQ items and as directed by the Consultant.
8.00.00
FILLING
8.01 .00
Materials
8.01.01
Materials to be used for filling purpose shall be stone, sand or other inorganic
materials and they shall be clean and free from shingle, salts, organic matter,
large roots and excessive amount of sod, lumps, concrete or any other foreign
substances which could harm or impair the strength of the substances in any
manner. All clods shall be suitably broken to small pieces. When the materials
are mostly rock boulders, these shall be broken into pieces not larger then
150 mm size. Sand used for filling shall be clean, medium grained and free
from impurities. Fines less than 75 microns shall not be more than 20%. In
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written approval of the Consultant.

8.01.02
If excavated materials are to be used for filling, then the Contractor shall
select the materials from the stockpile and transport this material and execute
the filling. This shall include excavation of earth which may become hard due
to lying in stock yard for a long period of time.
8.01.03
In case the materials have to be brought from pits/quarries, it shall be the

Contractors responsibility for identification of such quarry areas, obtaining
approval from their use from concerned authorities, excavation/quarrying
loading and carriage of such material, unloading and filling at specified
locations. The Contractor shall pay any fees, royalties etc. that may have to
be paid for utilisation of borrow areas.
8.02.00
Filling Procedure
8.02.01
After completion of foundation, footings, walls and other construction below

the elevation of the final grades, and prior to filling, all temporary shoring,
timber etc. shall be sequentially removed and the excavation cleaned of all
trash, debris, and. perishable materials. Filling shall begin only with the written
approval of the Consultant. Also, areas identified for filling shall be cleared of
all soft pockets, vegetation, bushes, slash etc. In case of plinth and similar
filling the ground shall be dressed and consolidated by ramming and light
rolling.
8.02.02
Fill materials shall not be dropped directly upon or against any structure or
facility where there is danger of displacement or damage. Filling shall be
started after the concrete/masonry has fully set and shall be carried out in
such a manner so as not to cause any undue lateral thrust on any part of the
structure.
8.02.03
All space between foundation (concrete or masonry) and the sides excavation
shall be filled to the original surface after making allowance for settlement, Fill
shall be placed in horizontal layers not exceeding 200 mm loose thickness.
Each layer shall be watered and compacted with proper moisture content and
with such equipment as may be required to obtain a compaction/density as
specified. Trucks or heavy equipment for depositing or compacting fill shall
not be used within 1.5 meters of building walls, piers for operation. The
methods of compaction shall be subjected to approval of Consultant under
any circumstances.
8.02.04
Fill adjacent to pipes shall be free of stones, concrete etc. and shall be hand
placed and compacted uniformly on both sides of the pipe and where
practicable up to a minimum depth of 300 mm over the top of pipes. While
tamping around the pipes, care should be taken to avoid unequal pressure.

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8.02.05
Filling shall be accurately finished to line, slope, cross section and grade as
shown on the drawings. Finished surface shall be free of irregularities and
depressions and shall be within 20 mm of the specified level.
8.02.06
Where filling with stone from excavated materials is specified, it shall be from
broken pieces of boulders. At first a 75 mm thick cushion of selected earth
shall be laid over which the 200 mm thick graded stones shall be laid in loose
layers of 200 mm then the interstices filled with properly graded fine materials
consisting of selected earth brought from borrow areas. Each layer shall be
watered and compared to the specified density before the next layer is laid.
However, no cushion shall be required where filling is over non-rocky surface.
8.02.07
Where filling with 65 mm down graded stone obtained from excavated, it shall
be selected stone laid over and initial 50 mm thick cushion layer of selected
earth and then stone laid in 200 m loose thick layers, interstices filled with the
specified density before the next layer in laid. However, no cushion shall, be
required where filling is over non-rocky surface.
8.02.08
Where clean stone fill is specified, it shall consist of clean selected stone
metal of 40 mm nominal size. It shall be laid in layers not exceeding 150 mm
(loose) and lightly tamped before the next layer is laid. No compaction shall
be required for this type stone filling.
8.03.00
Compaction
8.03.01
Where compaction to 95% Standard Proctor Density or more is called for, it

shall be by mechanical means only. Where access is possible, compaction
shall be by 12 tonne rollers smooth wheeled, sheep foot or wobbly wheeled
as directed by the Consultant. A smaller weight roller may be permitted by the
Consultant in special cases, but in any case not less than 10 passes of the
roller will be accepted for each layer. Each layer shall be wetted or the
material dried by aeration to a moisture content of 3-5% above the Optimum
Moisture Content to be determined by the Contractor. Each layer shall be
watered, rammed and compacted to the density as specified Consultant.
8.03.02
For compacting each sand layer, water shall be sprayed over it to flood it and
it shall be kept flooded for 24 hours to ensure maximum compaction. Vibrocompactors shall also be used if necessary to obtain the required degree of
compaction. Any temporary works required to contain sand under flooded
condition shall also be undertaken. The surface of the consolidated sand shall
be dressed to required levels or slope.
8.03.03
After the compacted fill has reached the desired level, the surface shall be
flooded with water for 24 hours, allowed to dry and then rammed and
consolidated to avoid any settlement, at a later date. The compacted surface

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shall be properly shaped, trimmed and consolidated to an even gradient or

level. All soft spots shall be excavated, filled and consolidated.
8.03.04
The degree of compaction of compacted fill in place will be subject to tests by

the Consultant as the work progresses, and the contractor shall provide the
necessary facilities to make such tests. If any test indicates that the
compaction achieved is less than the specified degree of compaction, the
Consultant may require fill placed subsequent to the last successful test to be
removed and re-compacted by the Contractor. Compaction procedure shall be
amended as necessary to obtain satisfactory results.
8.03.05
When semi-compacted fill is specified by the Consultant, the contractor shall

fill up such areas with available earth from stock piles of borrow pits or directly
from excavation without special compaction except that obtained by moving
trucks etc.
9.00.00
SAMPLING, TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL
9.01.00
General
9.01.01
The contractor shall carry out all sampling and testing in accordance with the
relevant Indian Standards and/or International Standards and shall conduct
such tests as are called for by the Consultant. Where no specific testing
procedure is mentioned, the tests shall be carried out as per the prevalent
accepted practice as decided by the Consultant. Tests shall be done in the
field and at a laboratory approved by the Consultant and the Contractor shall
submit to the Consultant, the test results in triplicate within three days after
completion of a test. The Consultant may, at his discretion, waive some of the
stipulations given below, for small and unimportant operations.
9.01.02
Work found unsuitable for acceptance shall be removed and replaced by the
contractor. The work shall be redone as per specification requirements and to
the satisfaction of the Consultant.
9.02.00
Quality Assurance Program

The contractor shall submit and finalise a detailed field Quality Assurance
Program within 30 days from the date of award of the Contract according to
the requirements of the specification. This shall include setting up of a testing
laboratory, arrangement of testing apparatus/equipment, deployment of
qualified/experienced manpower, preparation of format for record, Field
Quality plan etc. on finalized field quality plan the Owner shall identity
Customer hold points beyond which work shall not proceed without written
approval from the Consultant.

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9.03.00
Frequency of sampling and testing including the methods for conducting the
tests shall be as per IS codal provisions. The testing frequencies set forth are
the desirable minimum and the Consultant shall have the full authority to carry
out or call for tests as frequently as he may deem necessary to satisfy himself
that the materials and work comply with the appropriate specifications.
9.04.00
Acceptance Criteria
9.04.01
Following Acceptance Criteria shall be as under:

a) All individual samples collected and tested should pass without any
deviation when only one set of sample is tested.
b) For re-test of any sample two additional samples shall be collected and
tested and both should pass without any deviation.
c) Where a large number of samples are tested for a particular test, 9
samples out of every 10 consecutive samples tested shall meet the
specification requirement.
d) Tolerance on finished levels for important filling areas at approved interval
shall be + 20 mm. However, for an unimportant area, tolerance upto + 75
mm shall be acceptable at the discretion of the Consultant. However,
these tolerances shall be applicable for localised areas only.

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SECTION I
RD-03: FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS

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RD-03: FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS

1.00.00
SCOPE OF WORK
1.01.00
The work contemplated under these specifications refers to earthwork in

excavation, formation of road embankment, Laying of Granular sub base, Wet
Mix Macadam (WMM), laying of Dense Bituminous Macadam, Bituminous
concrete etc. for Road and pavement works.
2.00.00
EARTH WORK IN EXCAVATION:
2.01.00
The specifications for Excavation & Back filling under section I-chapter RD02, shall be generally followed.
2.02.00
Forming embankment:
2.02.01
The work shall include preliminaries of clearing site, setting out and preparing
the ground and there after forming embankment for the roads, paths etc. With
approved material available from excavations under this contract (excavation
paid separately under respective items) or elsewhere, spreading in layers,
watering and compacting to the required density and lines, curves, grades,
chambered cross section and dimensions shown in the plan or as directed by
the Consultant. When the embankment is to be laid on hill sides or slopes, the
existing slopes are to be ploughed deeply. If the cross slopes are steeper than
1 in 3, steps with reverse slope shall be cut into the slopes to give proper hold
and seating to the bank as directed by the Consultant. The top 15cm of soil
shall be scarified and watered if directed and compacted to the same density
as specified for the embankment before any material is laid for the
embankment work.
2.02.02
Only the approved excavated earth shall be placed in the embankments in

successive horizontal layers not exceeding 200mm, extending to the full width
of the embankment including the slopes at the level of the particular layer and
30 cm, more on both sides to allow compaction of the full specified section.
The extra loose stuff at the edges shall be trimmed later after completion of
the bank work without extra cost leaving the correct section fully compacted.
2.02.03
Keeping the width of the bank initially less and widening it later by dumping
loose earth on the slopes shall not be permitted as the additional width and
slopes will remain loose and uncompacted. Similar procedure to extend the
embankment by dumping the material longitudinally shall also not be allowed.
Each layer of the embankment shall be watered, levelled and compacted as
specified here-in-after, before the succeeding layers are placed. The surface

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of the embankment shall at all times during construction, be maintained in

such a manner so as to prevent ponding. Water to be used shall be free from
all harmful elements which may cause efflorescence etc. and approved by the
Consultant.
2.02.04
If the material for embankment contains moisture less than the optimum
moisture, water shall be added in the 100mm, layers of the embankment to
bring moisture uniformly upto requirement. It the excavated material contain
more than required moisture, it shall be allowed to dry until the moisture is
reduced to required extent. If due to the wetness, the moisture content of the
soil cannot be reduced to the appropriate amount by exposure, embankment
work shall be suspended till suitable conditions prevail at no extra
claim/compensation.
2.02.05
When loose layer is levelled manually or mechanically and moistened or dried

to a uniform moisture content suitable for maximum compaction, it shall be
compacted by 8 to 10 tonne power roller or sheep foot rollers or heavy hauling
or dozing equipment to give the specified 95% of the proctor density, if on
testing, the density is found to be less than 95% of the proctor density, the
contractor shall do additional compaction necessary to get the specified
density after adding water if required. If the density cannot be improved by
such reasonable efforts, the work may be accepted as substandard work by
the Consultant. If he thinks it is not harmful for the purpose and paid for at a
reduce rate. Test shall be made to determine the maximum density of the
material to be used by the proctor method before starting the work. Density
test shall be carried out for the embankment work during the progress of the
work. One set of three core samples for every 1000 sqm. area of each layer
of embankment work shall be taken and tested. The average density shall not
be less than 90% of the proctor density, obtained in the laboratory.
2.02.06
Arrangement for obtaining the samples and transporting the same to

laboratory, shall be made by the contractor his own cost.
2.02.07
Embankment not accessible to rollers, such as those adjoining bridges,

culverts and other works shall be carried out independently of the main
embankments and shall have the layers placed in
150 mm to 200 mm
height and each layer shall to moistened and thoroughly compacted with
mechanical or manual tamper. Before placing the next layer, the surface of
the under layer shall be moistened and scarified so as to provide a
satisfactory bond with the next layer.
2.02.08
The embankment shall be finished and dressed smooth and even, in

conformity with the alignment levels and cross section, and dimensions shown
on the drawing. On curves, section shall be provided with super elevation and
increased width, is shown on the plans as directed by the Consultant.

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2.02.09
Joining of old and new embankment shall be done by stepping in an overall

slope of about 1 to 5.
2.02.10
The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the embankment work in

satisfactory conditions at his own cost till finally accepted including making
good any damage.
3.00.00
BOX CUTTING AND PREPERATION OF SUB GRADE:
3.01.00
Preparation of Sub-grade: The surface of the formation for a width of subbase which shall be as per drg. shall first be cut to a depth equal to the
combine depth of sub-base and surface courses below the proposed finished
level (due allowance being made for consolidation). It shall then be cleaned of
all foreign substances. Any ruts or soft yielding patches that appear due to
improper drainage conditions, traffic hauling or from any other cause, shall be
corrected and the sub-grade dressed off parallel to finished profile.
3.02.00
Consolidation: The sub grade shall be consolidated with a power road roller of
8 to 12 tonnes. The roller shall run over the sub grade till the soil is evenly and
densely consolidated and behaves as an elastic mass (the roller shall pass a
minimum of 5 runs on the sub grade). All undulations in the surface that
develop due to rolling shall be made good with fresh material or quarry spoils
as the case may be and the sub grade is rerolled.
3.03.00
Surface Regularity: The finished surface shall be uniform and conform to the
lines, grades and typical cross sections shown in the drawings. When tested
with the template and straight edge, the variation shall be within the
tolerances specified in the Table below:
Permissible tolerances of surface regularity
Longitudinal profile
Maximum permissible undulation when
measured with a 3 metre straight edge
24 mm
3.04.00
Cross profile
Maximum permissible variation
from specified profile when
measured with a camber-template
15 mm
Where the surface irregularity of the sub-grade falls outside the specified
tolerances, the contractor shall be liable to rectify these with fresh material or
quarry spoils as the case may be, and the sub grade rerolled to the
satisfaction of the Consultant.

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4.00.00
GRANULAR SUBBASE
4.01.00
This work shall consist of laying and compacting well-graded material on

prepared subgrade in accordance with the requirements of these
Specifications. The material shall be laid in one or more layers as sub-base as
necessary according to lines, grades and cross-sections shown on the
drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
4.02.00
Materials:
The material to be used for the work shall be crushed aggregate and it shall
be free from organic or other deleterious constituents and conform to Grading
I as given in the below Table for coarse-graded granular sub-base materials.
TABLE: GRADING FOR COARSE GRADED GRANULAR SUB-BASE MATERIALS
IS Sieve
Per cent by weight passing the IS Sieve
______________________________________________________
Designation
Grading I
Grading II
Grading III
75.0 mm
53.0 mm
26.5 mm
9.50 mm
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
0.425 mm
0.075 mm
100
55-75
100
50-80
100
10-30
15-35
25-45
<10
<10
CBR Value (Minimum)

4.02.01
30
25
<10
20
Physical requirements: The material shall have a 10 per cent fines value of
50 kN or more (for sample in soaked condition) when tested in compliance
with BS: 812 (Part III) . The water absorption value of the coarse aggregate
shall be determined as per IS: 2386 (Part 3); if this value is greater than 2 per
cent, the soundness test shall be carried out on the material delivered to site
as per IS: 383. For Grading II and III materials, the CBR shall be determined
at the density and moisture content likely to be developed in equilibrium
conditions which be taken as being the density relating to a uniform air voids
content of 5 percent.

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Note:
The material passing 425 micron (0.425 mm) sieve for all the three gradings
when tested according to IS: 2720 (Part 5) shall have liquid limit and plasticity
index not more than 25 and 6 percent respectively.
4.03.00
Construction Operations
Preparation of subgrade: Immediately prior to the laying of sub-base, the
subgrade already finished shall be prepared by removing all vegetation and
other extraneous matter, lightly sprinkled with water if necessary and rolled
with two passes of 80-100 kN smooth wheeled roller.
Spreading and compacting: The sub-base material shall be spread on the
prepared subgrade with the help of a motor grader of adequate capacity, its
blade having hydraulic controls suitable for initial adjustment and for
maintaining the required slope and grade during the operation or other means
as approved by the Engineer.
The sub-base material shall be mixed mechanically by the mix-in-place
method.
The equipment used for mix-in-place construction shall be a rotavator or
similar approved equipment capable of mixing the material to the desired
degree. If so desired by the Engineer, trial runs with the equipment shall be
carried out to establish its suitability for the work.
Moisture content of the loose material shall be checked in accordance with IS:
2720 (Part 2) and suitably by sprinkling additional water from a truck mounted
or trailer mounted water tank and suitable for applying water uniformly and at
controlled quantities to variable widths of surface or other means approved by
the Engineer so that, at the time of compaction, it is from 1 percent above to 2
percent below the optimum moisture content corresponding to IS: 2720 (Part
8). While adding water, due allowance shall be made for evaporation losses.
After water has been added, the material shall be processed by mechanical or
other approved means like disc harrows, rotavators until the layer is uniformly
wet.
Immediately thereafter, rolling shall start. If the thickness of the compacted
layer does not exceed 100 mm, a smooth wheeled roller of 80 to 100 kN
weight may be used. For a compacted single layer upto 225 mm the
compaction shall be done with the help of a vibratory roller of minimum 80 to
100 kN static weight with plain drum or pad foot-drum or heavy pneumatic
tyred roller of minimum 200 to 300 kN weight having a minimum tyre pressure
of 0.7 MN/m2 or equivalent capacity roller capable of achieving the required
compaction. Rolling shall commence at the lower edge and proceed towards
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super elevation and shall commence at the edges and progress towards the
centre for portions having crossfall on both sides.
Each pass of the roller shall uniformly overlap not less than one third of the
track made in the preceding pass. During rolling, the grade and crossfall
(camber) shall be checked and any high spots or depressions, which become
apparent, corrected by removing or adding fresh material. The speed of the
roller shall not exceed 5 km per hour.
Rolling shall be continued till the density achieved is at least 98 percent of the
maximum dry density for the material determined as per IS: 2720 (Part 8). The
surface of any layer of material on completion of compaction shall be well
closed, free from movement under compaction equipment and from
compaction planes, ridges, cracks or loose material. All loose, segregated or
otherwise defective areas shall be made good to the full thickness of layer and
re-compacted.
4.04.00
Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work

Control on the quality of materials and surface finishing shall be as per
direction of Engineer.
5.00.00
WET MIX MACADAM BASE
5.01.00
This work shall consist of laying and compacting clean, crushed, graded
aggregate and granular material, premixed with water, to a dense mass on a
prepared sub-base as the case may be in accordance with the requirements
of these Specifications. The material shall be laid in one or more layers as
necessary to lines, grades and cross-sections shown on the approved
drawings or as direction by the Engineer. The thickness of a single compacted
Wet Mix Macadam layer shall not be less than 75 mm.
5.02.00
Materials
5.02.01
Aggregates
Physical requirements: Coarse aggregates shall be crushed stone. If
crushed gravel is used, not less than 90 percent by weight of the gravel
pieces retained on 4.75 mm sieve shall have at least two fractured faces. The
aggregates shall conform to the physical requirements as given below table.

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TABLE: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF COARSE AGGREGATES FOR WET MIX

MACADAM FOR BASE COURSES
1.
Test
Test Method
* Los Angeles abrasion value

or
IS : 2386 (Part-4)
* Aggregate Impact value
2.
Combined Flakiness and

Elongation indices (Total)
IS : 2386 (Part-4)
or IS : 5640
IS : 2386 (Part-1)
Requirements
40 per cent (Max.)

30 per cent (Max.)
30 per cent
(Max.)**
* Aggregate may satisfy requirements of either of the two tests.

** To determine this combined proportion, the flaky stone from a representative
sample should first be separated out. Flakiness index is weight of flaky stone
metal divided by weight of stone sample. Only the elongated particles be
separated out from the remaining (non-flaky) stone metal. Elongation index is
weight of elongated particles divided by total non-flaky particles. The value of
flakiness index and elongation index so found are added up.
If the water absorption value of the coarse aggregate is greater than 2 per cent,
the soundness test shall be carried out on the material delivered to site as per IS:
2386 (Part- 5).
Grading requirements: The aggregates shall conform to the grading given in
Table below.
TABLE: GRADING REQUIREMENTS OF AGGREGATES FOR WET MIX MACADAM
IS Sieve Designation Per cent by weight passing the IS sieve
53.00 mm
100
45.00 mm
95-100
26.50 mm
22.40 mm
60-80
11.20 mm
40-60
4.75 mm
25-40
2.36 mm
15-30
600.00 micron
8-22
75.00 micron
0-8
Materials finer than 425 micron shall have Plasticity Index (PI) not exceeding 6.
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The final gradation approved within these limits shall be well graded from
coarse to fine and shall not vary from the low limit on one sieve to the high
limit on the adjacent sieve or vice versa.
5.03.00
5.03.01
Preparation of base: The surface of the sub-base to receive the wet mix
macadam course shall be prepared to the specified lines and crossfall
(camber) and made free of dust and other extraneous material. Any ruts or
soft yielding places shall be corrected in an approved manner and rolled until
firm surface is obtained if necessary by sprinkling water. Any sub-base
surface irregularities, where predominant, shall be made good by providing
appropriate type of profile corrective course (levelling course).
5.03.02
Provision of lateral confinement of aggregates: While constructing wet mix

macadam, arrangement shall be made for the lateral confinement of wet mix.
This shall be done by laying materials in adjoining shoulders along with that of
wet mix macadam layer.
5.03.03
Preparation of mix: Wet Mix Macadam shall be prepared in an approved

mixing plant of suitable capacity having provision for controlled addition of
water and forced/positive mixing arrangement like pugmill or pan type mixer of
concrete batching plant.
Optimum moisture for mixing shall be determined in accordance with IS: 2720
(Part-8) after replacing the aggregate fraction retained on 22.4 mm sieve with
material of 4.75 mm to 22.4 mm size. While adding water, due allowance
should be made for evaporation losses. However, at the time of compaction,
water in the wet mix should not vary from the optimum value by more than
agreed limits.
The mixed material should be uniformly wet and no
segregation should be permitted.
5.03.04
Spreading of mix: Immediately after mixing, the aggregates shall be spread

uniformly and evenly upon the prepared subgrade/sub-base/base in required
quantities. In no case should these be dumped in heaps directly on the area
where these are to be laid nor shall their hauling over a partly completed
stretch be permitted.
The mix may be spread either by a paver finisher or motor grader. For
portions where mechanical means cannot be used, manual means as
approved by the Engineer shall be used. The motor grader shall be capable
of spreading the material uniformly all over the surface. Its blade shall have
hydraulic control suitable for initial adjustments and maintaining the same so
as to achieve the specified slope and grade.

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The paver finisher shall be self-propelled, having the following features:

(i) Loading hoppers and suitable distribution mechanism
(ii) The screed shall have tamping and vibrating arrangement for initial
compaction to the layer as it is spread without rutting or otherwise marring
the surface profile.
(iii) The paver shall be equipped with necessary control mechanism so as to
ensure that the finished surface is free from surface blemishes.
The surface of the aggregate shall be carefully checked with templates and all
high or low spots remedied by removing or adding aggregate as may be
required. The layer may be tested by depth blocks during construction. No
segregation of larger and fine particles should be allowed. The aggregates as
spread should be of uniform gradation with no pockets of fine materials.
5.03.05
Compaction: After the mix has been laid to the required thickness, grade and
crossfall/camber the same shall be uniformly compacted, to the full depth with
suitable roller. If the thickness of single compacted layer does not exceed 100
mm, smooth wheel roller of 80 to 100 kN weight may be used. For a
compacted single layer upto 200 mm, the compaction shall be done with the
help of vibratory roller of minimum static weight of 80 to 100 kN or equivalent
capacity roller. The speed of the roller shall not exceed 5 km/h.
In portions having unidirectional cross fall/super elevation, rolling shall
commence from the lower edge and progress gradually towards the upper
edge. Thereafter, roller should progress parallel to the centre line of the road,
uniformly over-lapping each preceding track by at least one third width until
the entire surface has been rolled. Alternate trips of the roller shall be
terminated in stops at least 1 m away from any preceding stop.
In portions in camber, rolling should begin at the edge with the roller running
forward and backward until the edges have been firmly compacted. The roller
shall then progress gradually towards the centre parallel to the centre line of
the road uniformly overlapping each of the preceding track by at least onethird width until the entire surface has been rolled.
Any displacement occurring as a result of reversing of the direction of a roller
or from any other cause shall be corrected at once as specified and/or
removed and made good.
Along forms, kerbs, walls or other places not accessible to the roller, the
mixture shall be thoroughly compacted with mechanical tampers or a plate
compactor. Skin patching of an area without scarifying the surface to permit
proper bonding of the added material shall not be permitted.

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Rolling should not be done when the subgrade is soft or yielding or when it
causes a wave-like motion in the sub-base/base course or subgrade. If
irregularities develop during rolling which exceed 12 mm when tested with a 3
metre straight edge, the surface should be loosened and premixed material
added or removed as required before rolling again so as to achieve a uniform
surface conforming to the desired grade and crossfall. In no case should the
use of unmixed material be permitted to make up the depressions.
Rolling shall be continued till the density achieved is at least 98 per cent of the
maximum dry density for the material as determined by the method outlined in
IS: 2720 (Part-8).
After completion, the surface of any finished layer shall be well-closed, free
from movement under compaction equipment or any compaction planes,
ridges, cracks and loose material. All loose, segregated or otherwise defective
areas shall be made good to the full thickness of the layer and recompacted.
5.03.06
Setting and drying: After final compaction of wet mix macadam course, the
road shall be allowed to dry for 24 hours.
5.04.00
Opening to Traffic
Preferably no vehicular traffic of any kind should be allowed on the finished
wet mix macadam surface till it has dried and the wearing course laid.
5.05.00

direction of the Engineer.
5.06.00
Prime Coat Over Granular Base
5.06.01
This work shall consist of application of single coat of low viscosity liquid
bituminous material to an absorbent granular surface preparatory to any
superimposed bituminous treatment or construction.
5.06.02
Materials
The choice of a bituminous primer shall depend upon the porosity
characteristics of the surface to be primed as classified in IRC: 16. These are:
(i) Surfaces of low porosity; such as wet mix macadam and water bound
macadam,
(ii) Surfaces of medium porosity; such as cement stabilized soil base,
(iii) Surfaces of high porosity; such as a gravel base.

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The different ranges of viscosity requirements for the primers to be used for
the different types of surfaces to be primed as classified are given in Table.
VISCOSITY REQUIREMENT AND QUANTITY OF BITUMINOUS PRIMER
Type of surface
Low porosity
Medium porosity
High porosity
Kinematic Viscosity of
Primer at 60o C
(Centistokes)
30-60
70-140
250-500
Quantity per
10 sq. m
(Kg)
6 to 9
9 to 12
12 to 15
The bituminous primer shall be Medium Curing Cutback (MC) produced by

fluxing, in an approved manner, bitumen of 80/100 penetration grade with
kerosene. The cutback shall be free from water and shall not show any signs
of separation prior to use. Slow setting Cationic emulsion as per IS: 8887 may
also be used, but the particular grade to be used for the work shall be got
approved by the Engineer.
Sampling and testing of bituminous primer shall be as per IS: 217; IS: 454 and
IS: 8887.
5.06.03
Weather and Seasonal Limitations

The bituminous primer shall not be applied on a wet surface or during dust
storm or when the weather is foggy, rainy or windy. The prime coat for surface
treatment should not be applied when the temperature in the shade is less
than 10oC.
5.06.04
Construction
Equipment: The primer distributor shall be pneumatic tyred self-propelled
pressure distributor equipped for spraying the material uniformly at the
specified rates and temperatures. Spraying by manual methods may be
allowed for small areas at the discretion of the Engineer. Power broom and/or
blowers may be supplemented by hand brooms as directed by the Engineer.
Preparation of road surface: The surface to be primed shall be swept clean,
free from dust and shall be dry. It shall be shaped to the specified grades and
section. It shall also be free from ruts, any other irregularities and segregated
materials. Minor depressions and potholes may be ignored until the surface is
primed, after which they shall be patched with a suitable premix material prior
to the surface treatment.

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Application of bituminous primer: The bituminous primer shall be

sprayed/distributed uniformly over the prepared dry surface using selfpropelled sprayer equipped with self-heating arrangement, suitable pump,
adequate capacity compressor and spraying bar with nozzles having constant
volume or pressure system capable of supplying primer at specified rates and
temperatures so as to provide a uniformly unbroken spread of primer. If the
surface to be primed is so dry or dusty as to cause freckling of bituminous
material, it shall be lightly and uniformly sprinkled with water immediately prior
to priming; however, the bituminous material shall not be applied till such time
as no surface water is visible. The primer shall be applied at the rate as
specified in above Table.
Temperature of application of a primer need only be high enough to permit the
primer to be effectively sprayed through the jets of the spray bar and to cover
the granular base surface uniformly in the desired quantity.
The desirable range of temperatures at the time application of MC-30, MC-70
and MC-250 grades shall be 30 to 550 C; 50 to 80 0 C and 75 to 100 0 C
respectively. For a bituminous emulsion primer, the range of spraying
temperature may be 20 to 60 0 C.
Following the application of bituminous material, the surface shall be allowed
to cure for at least 24 hours or for any other period so as to allow penetration
into the base course and aeration of volatiles from the primer material. If it is
not absorbed within 24 hours after application, sand shall be spread over the
surface to blot the excess primer. Care shall be taken to prevent over-priming;
any pools of excess primer left on any part of the surface shall be swept out
over the adjacent surface before spreading sand.
The primer coat shall be applied only on the topmost water bound macadam
or any granular layer, over which the bituminous base course/wearing course,
is to be laid.
Curing of primer and opening to traffic: It shall always be ensured that
while opening to any kind of traffic, the primed surface is fully cured and is not
sticky to avoid being picked up by traffic. Normally, the primed surface shall
be allowed to cure for not less than 24 hours and during this period no traffic
of any kind shall be permitted.
Laying of bituminous course over primed surface: Bituminous base
course or wearing course shall be laid over the primed water bound
macadam, wet mix macadam or any other granular base course, in the usual
manner as per relevant Specification for the same including the requirement
of tack coat as per Clause 6.04.03.
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5.06.05
Quality Control of Work

Control on the quality of materials and work shall be as per directions of the
Engineer.
6.00.00
DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM
6.01.00
This work shall consist of construction in a single course of 50 to 100 mm thick

base/binder course to the following Specifications on a previously prepared
base.
6.02.00
Materials
6.02.01
Bitumen: The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of Grade VG-10, VG-20, VG30, VG-40 as per Indian Standard Specifications for Paving Bitumen IS: 732006.
6.02.02
Coarse aggregates: The coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed stone,

crushed gravel/shingle or other stones. They shall be clean, strong, durable,
of fairly cubical shape and free from disintegrated pieces, organic or other
deleterious matter and adherent coating. The aggregates shall preferably be
hydrophobic and of low porosity. If hydrophilic aggregates are to be used, the
bitumen shall be treated with antistripping agents of approved quality in
suitable doses. The aggregates shall satisfy the physical requirements as
given below table.
TABLE:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF AGGREGATES FOR

DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM
S.No
Test
Test Method
Requirement
1.
Los Angeles Abrasion Value *
IS: 2386 (Part-4) 40 per cent Maximum
2.
Aggregate Impact value *
Flakiness and Elongation**
3.
Indices (Total)
Coating and Stripping of Bitumen
Minimum retained
4.
AASHTO T 182
Aggregate Mixtures
coating 95 per cent
Soundness
IS: 2386 (Part-5)
5.
(i)
Loss with Sodium Sulphate
5 cycles
12 per cent Maximum
(ii) Loss of Magnesium Sulphate 5 cycles
18 per cent Maximum
6.
Water absorption
* Aggregates may satisfy requirements of either of the two tests.
** To determine this combined proportion, the flaky stone from a representative
sample should first be separated out. Flakiness index is weight of flaky stone
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metal divided by weight of stone sample. Only the elongated particles be

separated out from the remaining (non-flaky) stone metal. Elongation index is
weight of elongated particles divided by total non-flaky particles. The value of
flakiness index and elongation index so found are added up.
If crushed gravel/shingle is used, not less than 90 per cent by weight of the
gravel/shingle pieces retained on 4.75 mm sieve shall have at least two
fractured faces. The portion of the total aggregate passing 4.75mm sieve shall
have a sand equivalent value of not less than 50 when tested in accordance
with the requirement of IS: 2720 (Part-37).
The plasticity index of the fraction passing the 425 micron sieve shall not
exceed 4.
6.02.03
Fine aggregates: Fine aggregates shall be the fraction passing 2.36 mm

sieve and retained on 75 micron sieve, consisting of crusher-run screening,
gravel, sand or a mixture of both. These shall be clean, hard, durable,
uncoated, dry and free from any injurious, soft or flaky pieces and organic or
other deleterious substances.
6.02.04
Filler: Filler shall consist of finely divided mineral matter such as rock dust,
hydrated lime or cement as approved by the Engineer.
The filler shall be graded within the following limits:
IS Sieve
600 Micron
300 Micron
75 Micron
Per cent passing by weight

100
95 - 100
85 100
The filler shall be free from organic impurities and have a Plasticity Index not
greater than 4. The Plasticity Index requirement shall not apply if filler is
cement or lime. When the coarse aggregate is gravel, 2 per cent by mass of
total aggregate of portland cement or hydrated lime shall be added and the
percentage of fine aggregate reduced accordingly. Cement or hydrated lime is
not required when the gravel is limestone.

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6.02.05
Aggregate gradation: The combined coarse and fine aggregates and filler
(when used) shall produce a mixture to conform to the grading set forth in
Table below.
Table: AGGREGATE GRADATION FOR DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM
Sieve Designation
37.5 mm
26.5 mm
13.2 mm
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
300 micron
75 micron
Percentage passing the sieve by weight

100
90-100
56-80
29-59
19-45
5-17
1-7
The aggregate mix, as used in work, shall not vary from the low limit on one
sieve to the high limit on the adjacent sieve but shall be well graded.
6.03.00
Mix Design
6.03.01
Requirement of mix: Apart from conformity with grading and quality

requirements of individual ingredients, the mix shall meet the requirements set
out in Table below.
Table: REQUIREMENTS OF DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM MIX
S. No. Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Requirements
Marshall stability (ASTM Designation-D-1559)

determined on Marshall specimens compacted
by 75 compaction blows on each end
Marshall flow (mm)
Per cent Air voids
Minimum voids in mineral aggregates (VMA)
Per cent voids in mineral aggregates filled
by bitumen (VFB)
Binder content percent by weight of total mix

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820 kg (1800 lb)

minimum
2-4
3-5
10 percent-12per
cent
65-75
Not less than
4.0%
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6.03.02
Binder content: The binder content shall be so fixed as to achieve the

requirements of the mix set out in the above Table. Marshall method for
arriving at the binder content shall be adopted, replacing the aggregates
retained on 26.5 mm sieve by the aggregates passing 26.5 mm sieve and
retained on 22.4 mm sieve.
6.03.03
Job mix formula: The Contractor shall intimate to the Engineer in writing,
atleast 20 days before the start of the work, the job mix formula proposed to
be used by him for the work and shall give the following details:
i) Source and location of all materials;
ii) Proportions of all materials expressed as follows where each is applicable;
(a) Binder, as percentage by weight of total mix;
(b) Coarse aggregate/Fine aggregate/Mineral filler as percentage by weight
of total aggregate including mineral filler.
iii) A single definite percentage passing each sieve for the mixed aggregate;
iv) The results of tests enumerated in above Table as obtained by the
Contractor;
v) Test results of physical characteristics of aggregates to be used;
vi) Mixing temperature and compacting temperature.
While working out the job mix formula, the Contractor shall ensure that it is
based on a correct and truly representative sample of the materials that will
actually be used in the work and that the mix and its different ingredients
satisfy the physical and strength requirements of these Specifications.
Approval of the job mix formula shall be based on independent testing by the
Engineer for which samples of all ingredients of the mix shall be furnished by
the Contractor as required by the former.
The approved job mix formula shall remain effective unless and until modified
by the Engineer. Should a change in the source of materials be proposed, a
new job mix formula shall be established and got approved from the Engineer
before actually using the materials.
6.03.04
Permissible variation from job mix formula: It shall be the responsibility of

the Contractor to produce a uniform mix conforming to the approved job mix
formula subject to the permissible variations of the individual percentages of

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the various ingredients in the actual mix from the job mix formula to be used
within the limits as specified in below Table.
TABLE: PERMISSIBLE VARIATIONS FROM THE JOB MIX FORMULA
S. No. Description of Ingredients
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Aggregate passing 13.2 mm sieve and larger sieves

Aggregate passing 11.2 mm sieve and 5.6 mm sieve
Aggregate passing 2.80 mm sieve and 1.40 mm sieve
Aggregate passing 710 micron sieve and 355 micron sieve
Aggregate passing 180 micron sieve
Aggregate passing 90 micron sieve
Binder
Mixing temperature
Permissible variation
by weight of total
mix-in per cent
+8
+7
+6
+5
+4
+2
+ 0.3
+ 10oC
6.04.00
6.04.01
Weather and seasonal limitations: The work of laying shall not be taken up
during rainy or foggy weather or when the base course is damp or wet, or
during dust storm or when the atmospheric temperature in shade is 10oC or
less.
6.04.02
Preparation of base: The base on which Dense Bituminous Macadam is to

be laid shall be prepared, shaped and conditioned to the specified lines,
grades and cross sections as indicated in the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer. The surface shall be thoroughly swept clean free from dust and
foreign matter using mechanical broom and dust removed or blown off by
compressed air. In portions where mechanical means cannot reach, other
approved method shall be used. A priming coat where needed, shall be
applied as per direction of the Engineer.
6.04.03
Tack coat
The surface on which the tack coat is to be applied shall be cleaned of dust
and any extraneous material before the application of the binder, by using a
mechanical broom or any other approved equipment/method as specified by
the Engineer.
Binder may be heated to the temperature appropriate to the grade of cutback
used and approved by the Engineer and sprayed on the base at the rate
specified in below Table. The normal range of spraying temperature for a
bituminous emulsion shall be 20 0 C - 60 0 C and for a cutback 50 0 C 80 0C

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if RC-70/MC-70 grade is used. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor

to carefully handle the inflammable bituminous cutback material so as to
safeguard against any fire mishap. The binder shall be applied uniformly with
the aid of either self-propelled or towed bitumen pressure sprayer with self
heating arrangement and spraying bar with nozzles having constant volume
or pressure system, capable of spraying bitumen at specified rates and
temperature so as to provide a uniformly unbroken spread of bitumen. Work
should be planned so that no more than the necessary tack coat for the days
operation is placed on the surface. After application and prior to succeeding
construction allow the tack coat to cure, without being disturbed, until the
water/cutter has completely evaporated, as determined by the Engineer.
TABLE: RATE OF APPLICATION OF TACK COAT
Type Surface
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Normal bituminous surfaces

Dry and hungry bituminous surfaces
Granular surfaces treated with primer
Non bituminous surfaces
a) Granular base (not primed)
b) Cement concrete pavement
Quantity of liquid
Bituminous material in
kg per 10 sq. m. area
2.0 to 2.5
2.5 to 3.0
2.5 to 3.0
3.5 to 4.0
3.0 to 3.5
Note:
There is no need to apply a tack coat on a freshly laid bituminous course if the
subsequent bituminous course is overlaid the same day without opening it to
traffic.
6.04.04
Preparation of mix: Dense Bituminous macadam mix shall be prepared in a

hot mix plant of adequate capacity and capable of yielding a mix of proper and
uniform quality with thoroughly coated aggregates.
Hot mix plant shall be of suitable capacity preferably of batch mix type. Total
system for crushing of stone aggregates and feeding of aggregate fractions in
required proportions to achieve the desired mix, deployed by the Contractor
must be capable of meeting the overall Specification requirements under
stringent quality control. The plant shall have the following essential features:
General
(a) The plant shall have coordinated set of essential units capable of producing
uniform mix as per the job mix formula.

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(b) Cold aggregate feed system with minimum 4 bins having belt conveyor
arrangement for initial proportioning of aggregates from each bin in the
required quantities. In order to have free flow of fines from the bin, it is
advisable to have vibrator fitted on bin to intermittently shake it.
(c) Belt conveyers below each bin should have variable speed drive motors.
There should be electronic load sensor on the main conveyer for measuring
the flow of aggregates.
(d) Dryer unit with burner capable of heating the aggregate to the required
temperature without any visible unburnt fuel or carbon residue on the
aggregate and reducing the moisture content of the aggregate to the specified
minimum.
(e) The plant shall be fitted with suitable type of thermometric instruments at
appropriate places so as to indicate or record/register the temperature of
heated aggregate, bitumen and mix.
(f) Bitumen supply unit capable of heating, measuring/metering and spraying of
bitumen at specified temperature with automatic synchronisation of bitumen
and aggregate feed in the required proportion.
(g) A filler system suitable to receive bagged or bulk supply of filler material and
its incorporation to the mix in the correct quantity wherever required.
(h) A suitable built-in dust control system for the dryer to contain/recycle
permissible fines into the mix. It should be capable of preventing the exhaust
of fine dust into atmosphere for environmental control wherever so specified
by the Engineer.
(i) The plant should have centralised control panel/cabin capable of presetting,
controlling/synchronising all operations starting from feeding of cold
aggregates to the discharge of the hot mix to ensure proper quality of mix. It
should have indicators for any malfunctioning in the operation.
(j) Every hot mix plant should be equipped with siren or horn so that the operator
may use the same before starting the plant every time in the interest of safety
of staff.
The temperature of binder at the time of mixing shall be in the range of 150oC
to 163oC and that of the aggregate in the range of 155oC-163oC provided that
the difference in temperature between the binder and aggregate at no time
exceeds 14oC.

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Mixing shall be thorough to ensure that a homogeneous mixture is obtained in

which all particles of the aggregates are coated uniformly, and the discharge
temperature of mix shall be between 130oC to 160 0 C.
The mixture shall be transported from the mixing plant to the point of use in
suitable tipper vehicles. The vehicles employed for transport shall be clean
and be covered in transit if so directed by the Engineer. Any tipper causing
excessive segregation of materials by its spring suspension or other
contributing factors or that which shows undue delay shall be removed from
the work unit such conditions are corrected.
6.04.05
Spreading: The mix transported from the hot mix plant to the site shall be
spread by means of a self-propelled paver with suitable screeds capable of
spreading, tamping and finishing the mix to specified grade, lines and crosssection. However, in restricted locations and in narrow widths where the
available equipment cannot be operated in the opinion of the Engineer, he
may permit manual laying of the mix. Similarly for smaller jobs, mechanical
paver may be used with the approval of the Engineer.
The temperature of mix at the time of laying shall be in the range of 1200-160
C.
Mixes with a temperature of less than 120 0 C shall not be put into paver
spreader. Longitudinal joints and edges shall be constructed true to the
delineating lines parallel to the centre line of the road. Longitudinal and
transverse joints shall be offset by at least 250 mm from those in the lower
courses and the joint on the top most layer shall not be allowed to fall within
the wheel path. All transverse joints shall be cut vertically to the full thickness
of the previously laid mix with asphalt cutter and the surface painted with hot
bitumen before placing fresh material. Longitudinal joints shall be preferably
hot joints. Cold longitudinal joints shall be properly heated with joint heater to
attain a suitable temperature of about 800C laying of adjacent material.
6.04.06
Rolling: After spreading the mix by paver, it shall be thoroughly compacted

by rolling with a set of rollers moving at a speed not more than 5 km/h,
immediately following close to the paver. Generally the initial or breakdown
rolling shall be done with 80-100 kN static weight smooth-wheeled roller. The
intermediate rolling shall be done with 80-100 kN static weight vibratory roller
or with a pneumatic tyred roller of 150-250 kN weight having a tyre pressure
of at least 0.7 MPa. The finish rolling shall be done with 60-80 kN weight
smooth wheeled tandem roller. All the compaction operations, i.e., breakdown
rolling and intermediate rolling can be accomplished by using vibratory
tandem roller of 80-100 kN static weight. During initial breakdown rolling and
finish rolling, no vibratory compaction shall be resorted to. The exact pattern
of rolling shall be established after trial compaction as approved by the

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Engineer. Any displacement occurring as a result of reversing of the direction

of a roller or from any other cause shall be corrected at once as specified
and/or removed and made good. The rollers shall not be permitted to stand on
pavement which has not been fully compacted and where temperature is still
more than 70oC. Necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent dropping of
oil, grease, petrol or other foreign matter on the pavement either when the
rollers are operating or standing.
The wheels of roller shall be kept moist to prevent the mix from adhering to
them. But in no case shall fuel/lubricating oil be used for this purpose nor
excessive water poured on the wheels. Rolling shall commence longitudinally
from edges and proceed towards the centre, except that on superelevated
and unidirectional cambered portions, it shall progress from the lower to upper
edge parallel to the centre line of the pavement. The roller shall proceed on
the fresh material with rear or fixed wheel leading so as to minimise the
pushing of the mix and each pass of the roller shall overlap the preceding one
by half the width of the rear wheel.
Rolling shall be continued till the density achieved is at least 98 per cent of
that of laboratory Marshall specimen (compacted as defined in Table
requirements of Dense Bituminous Macadam mix) and all roller marks are
eliminated. Skin patching of an area that has been rolled will not be permitted.
Rolling operations shall be completed in all respects before the temperature of
the mix falls below 1000C.
6.05.00
Opening to Traffic
Traffic may be allowed after completion of the final rolling when the mix has
cooled down to the surrounding temperature. The Dense Bituminous
Macadam shall be provided with an appropriate wearing course as early as
possible prior to regular opening to normal traffic and/or impending rain.
6.06.00

Control on the quality of materials & surface finishing shall be as per direction
of the Engineer.
7.00.00
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE
7.01.00
This work shall consist of constructing in a single layer, bituminous concrete

(asphaltic concrete) of thickness 25-100 mm on previously prepared
bituminous course to the requirements of these Specifications.

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7.02.00
Materials
7.02.01
Bitumen: The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of Grade VG-10, VG-20, VG30, VG-40 as per Indian Standard Specifications for Paving Bitumen IS: 732006.
7.02.02
Coarse aggregates: The coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed stone,

crushed gravel/shingle or other stones. They shall be clean, strong, durable,
of fairly cubical shape and free from disintegrated pieces, organic or other
deleterious matter and adherent coating. The aggregates shall preferably be
hydrophobic and of low porosity. If hydrophilic aggregates are to be used, the
bitumen shall be treated with antistripping agents of approved quality in
suitable doses. The aggregates shall satisfy the physical requirements as
indicated in clause 6.02.02.
If crushed gravel/shingle is used, not less than 90 per cent by weight of the
gravel/shingle pieces retained on 4.75 mm sieve shall have at least two
fractured faces. The portion of the total aggregate passing 4.75mm sieve shall
have a sand equivalent value of not less than 50 when tested in accordance
with the requirement of IS: 2720 (Part-37).
The plasticity index of the fraction passing the 425 micron sieve shall not
exceed 4.
7.02.03
Fine aggregates: Fine aggregates shall be the fraction passing 2.36 mm

sieve and retained on 75 micron sieve, consisting of crusher-run screening,
gravel, sand or a mixture of both. These shall be clean, hard, durable,
uncoated, dry and free from any injurious, soft or flaky pieces and organic or
other deleterious substances.
7.02.04
Filler: Filler shall consist of finely divided mineral matter such as rock dust,
hydrated lime or cement as approved by the Engineer.
The filler shall be graded within the following limits:
IS Sieve
600
300
75
Micron
Micron
Micron
Per cent passing by weight

100
95 - 100
85 100
The filler shall be free from organic impurities and have a Plasticity Index not
greater than 4. The Plasticity Index requirement shall not apply if filler is
cement or lime. When the coarse aggregate is gravel, 2 per cent by mass of
total aggregate of portland cement or hydrated lime shall be added and the
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percentage of fine aggregate reduced accordingly. Cement or hydrated lime is

not required when the gravel is limestone.
7.02.05
Aggregate gradation: The combined coarse and fine aggregates and filler
(when used) shall produce a mixture to conform to the grading set forth in
Table below.
Table: AGGREGATE GRADATION FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE
Sieve Designation
26.5 mm
19 mm
9.5 mm
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
300 micron
75 micron
Percentage passing the sieve by weight

100
90 - 100
56 - 80
35 - 65
23 - 49
5 - 19
2-8
The aggregate mix, as used in work, shall not vary from the low limit on one
sieve to the high limit on the adjacent sieve but shall be well graded.
7.03.00
Mix Design
7.03.01
Requirement of mix: Apart from conformity with the grading and quality
requirements of individual ingredients, the mix shall meet the requirements set
forth in Table below.
TABLE: REQUIREMENTS OF BITUMINOUS CONCRETE MIX
S. No.
Description
Requirements
2.
3.
Marshall stability (ASTM Designation: D-1559)

determined on Marshall specimens compacted by 75
compaction blows on each end
Marshall flow (mm)
Per cent voids in mix
4.
Per cent voids in mineral aggregates (VMA)
1.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Per cent voids in mineral aggregates filled by bitumen

(VFB)
Binder content, per cent by weight of total mix
Water Sensitivity (ASTM D1075) Loss of stability on
immersion in water at 60o C
Swell Test (Asphalt Instt. MS-2, No. 2)

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820 kg (1800 lb)

Minimum
2-4
3-5
Minimum 11-13
per cent
65-75
Minimum 4.5
Min 75 per cent
retained strength
1.5 per cent Max
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7.03.02
Binder content: The binder content shall be so fixed as to achieve the

requirements of the mix set forth in above Table. Marshall method for arriving
at the binder content shall be adopted.
7.03.03
Job mix formula: Clause 6.03.03 shall apply except that the requirement of
Bituminous Concrete mix shall be as per above table.
7.03.04
Permissible variations from the job mix formula: The Contractor shall
have the responsibility of ensuring proper proportioning of materials in
accordance with the approved job mix formula and producing a uniform mix.
The permissible variations of individual percentages of various ingredients in
the actual mix from the job mix formula may be within the limits as specified in
clause 6.03.04.
7.04.00
7.04.01
Weather and seasonal limitations: The work of laying shall not be taken up
during rainy or foggy weather or when the base course is damp or wet, or
during dust storm or when the atmospheric temperature in shade is 10oC or
less.
7.04.02
Preparation of base: The base on which bituminous concrete is to be laid

shall be prepared, shaped and conditioned to the specified levels, grade and
crossfall (camber) as per drawing.
The surface shall be thoroughly swept clean free from dust and foreign matter
using mechanical broom and dust removed by mechanical means or blown off
by compressed air. In portions where mechanical means cannot reach, other
approved method shall be used.
7.04.03
Tack coat: A tack coat complying with Clause 6.04.03 shall be applied over
the base.
7.04.04
Preparation of mix: Clause 6.04.04 shall apply.
7.04.05
Spreading: Clause 6.04.05 shall apply.
7.04.06
Rolling: Clause 6.04.06 shall apply.
7.05.00
Opening to Traffic
Traffic may be allowed immediately after completion of the final rolling when
the mix has cooled down to the surrounding temperature.

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7.06.00

direction of the Engineer.
8.00.00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BITUMEN MACADAM & SEAL COAT
8.01.00
Testing: The contractor shall have a well equipped testing laboratory with a
competent laboratory staff. Daily test (not less than two specimen per day)
shall be made by them on the bituminous mixture produced to ensure
compliance with these specification and copy of the test results duly signed by
the competent authority shall be submitted to Consultant for record. Tests
shall include water absorption, stability, filler content etc. The contractor shall
give all facilities at all items to the Consultant or his representative to inspect
the work or testing done by him. Generally the frequency of site test shall be
carried out as follows:A) Borrow material
a) Sand content (IS: 2720-part IV) -- 1 to 2 tests per 8000 cum of soil
b) Plasticity test (IS: 2720-part V) -- 1 to 2 tests per 8000 cum of soil
c) Density test (IS: 2720-part VII) -- 1 to 2 tests per 8000 cum of soil
d) Moisture content test (IS: 2720-part II)1 test per 250 cum of soil
e) CBR test (IS: 2720-part XVI) -- 1test per 3000 cum of soil
f) Compaction control (IS: 2720-part XXVIII) -- 1test per 1000 Sqm area
B) Water Bound Maccadam
a) Aggregate impact value -- 1 test per 200 cbm of aggregate
b) Grading
-- 1 test per 100 cbm of aggregate
c) Flakiness index
-- 1 test per 200 cbm of aggregate
d) Atterbergs limits
-- 1 test per 25 cbm of binding material
C) Prime coat/Seal coat
a) binder temperature -- at close intervals
b) Rate of spread -- Two tests per day
D) Seal coat/Surface dressing
a) Aggregate impact value -- 1 test/ 50 cbm of aggregate
b) Flakiness index -- 1 test /50 cbm of aggregate
c) Grading of aggregate -1 test /25 cbm of aggregate

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E) Bituminous concrete
a) Aggregate impact value, Flakiness index -- 1 test / 50-100 cbm of aggregate
b) Density of compacted layer -- 1 test / 500 Sq.m area.
8.02.00
Weighing: Each lorry leaving the plant must be weighed on a weigh bridge in
the presence of the representative of the Owner and a challan must be issued
along with the lorry in duplicate showing the weight of the material loaded in
the lorry. As and when required, the said lorries shall also be weighed at the
Owners weigh bridge or any other weigh bridge approved by the Consultant to
check the tonnage of the material stated on the challans. In case of short fall,
the same shall be made good by the contractor without extra cost.
8.03.00
Testing Surface: The completed surface when ready for acceptance shall be
thoroughly compacted, smooth, true to line, grade, camber and free from
irregularities when tested by means of a straight edge of 3m long, laid on the
finished surface parallel with the centre line of the road, the surface shall in no
place vary more than 6mm from the working edge.
8.04.00
Maintenance: It will be binding on the contractor to maintain the road free of

cost for a period of 5 (five) years from the date of completion of the work.
Security deposit will be released as per clause 17 of general conditions of
contract against a guarantee bond for the maintenance period of five years
against the following defects.
8.05.00
The defects in the bituminous paving which the contractor may be called upon
to rectify are of the following type
a) Deformation of bituminous pavement resulting in waves or ruts
b) Cracking of bituminous pavement resulting in admission of water to the
sub-grade and the deterioration of the bituminous pavement adjoining the
cracks.
c) Disintegration/Revealing of bitumen pavement resulting in the formation of
pot holes.
d) Polishing of the bitumen pavement under traffic resulting in a surface on
which the vehicles are liable to skid.
8.06.00
Defects in areas in bitumen pavement under guarantee shall, when they

exceed the limits specified below, be remedied immediately by the contractor.
The limiting valves of the defects shall be the following
a) Deformation : 25mm in 3 m
b) Cracks : 1500 mm in lengths and 3mm in width
c) Disintegrated revealed patches: 2.00 sqm and/ or 12mm in depth.

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9.00.00
IS / IRC CODES
IRC: 37
IRC: 73
IS 73
IS 702
IS 1201

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Guidelines for design of flexible pavements

Geometric design of roads
Paving Bitumen
Industrial Bitumen
Methods of testing tar and Bituminous materials
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SECTION I
RD-04: PLAIN AND REINFORCED CONCRETE
&
ALLIED WORKS

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RD-04: PLAIN AND REINFORCED CONCRETE & ALLIED WORKS

1.00.00
SCOPE
1.01.00
This specifications covers the general requirements for concreting to be used

on jobs using on-site production facilities including requirements in regard to
handling, storage of ingredients, proportioning, batching, mixing and testing
and quality assurance. This also covers the transportation of concrete from
the mixer to the place of final deposit and the placing consolidation, curing,
protecting, repairing and finishing of concrete.
1.02.00
The work shall include providing of materials, all necessary plant and
equipment, providing adequate engineering supervision and technical
personnel, skilled and unskilled labour, etc. as required to carry out the entire
work as indicated on the drawings and/or described herein subsequently
and/or as directed by the Consultant.
1.03.00
The Contractor shall carry out all works meant within the intent of this
specification even if not explicitly mentioned herein. All works shall be
executed to the satisfaction of the Consultant.
2.00.00
GENERAL
2.01.00
The Contractor shall make his own surveying arrangements for locating the
coordinates and positions of all work and establishing the reduced levels
(RLs) at these locations, based on two reference grid lines and one bench
mark, which will be furnished by Owner.
The Contractor has to provide at site, all the required survey instruments,
along with qualified surveyors, to the satisfaction of the Consultant so that the
work can be carried out accurately and according to the specifications and
drawings.
2.02.00
The contractor shall establish a site laboratory for testing of material and
quality assurance as per the requirements of this specification. The laboratory
shall be manned by qualified personnel / Consultant from the contractor.
2.03.00
Any approval, instructions, permission, checking, review, etc. whatsoever by

the Consultant, shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility and
obligation regarding adequacy, correctness, completeness, safety, strength,
quality, workmanship, etc.

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3.00.00
CODES AND STANDARDS
3.01.00
All work shall be carried out as per the stipulations contained in various
sections of these specifications and the latest Indian Standards, Acts, Codes
and best practices.
3.02.00
All applicable standards, specifications, etc. and codes of practice shall

generally be the latest editions, including all applicable official amendments
and revisions. A complete set of all these documents shall generally be
available at site, with the Contractor.
3.03.00
The following are the some of the relevant Indian Standards:

IS: 269
1989
IS: 383
1970
IS:432 (Parts I)
1982
IS: 432(Parts II)
1982
IS: 455
IS: 456
IS: 516
IS : 650
IS: 800
IS: 1199
1989
2000
1959
1991
1984
1959
IS: 1200 (Part-II)
1974
IS: 1200 (Part-V)
1982
IS:1200 (Part-VIII)
1993
IS:1200(Part- XVIII)
1974
IS: 1363 (Part 1)
2002
IS: 1363 (Part 2)
2002
IS: 1363 (Part 3)
2002
IS: 1489 (Part-I)
1991

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Specification for 33 grade Ordinary Portland cement

Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural
sources for concrete
Specification for mild steel medium tensile steel bars and
hard drawn steel wire for concrete reinforcement Mild
steel & medium tensile bars
Specification for mild steel medium tensile steel bars and
hard drawn steel wire for concrete reinforcement - Hard
drawn steel wire
Specification for Portland slag cement
Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete
Method of test for strength of concrete
Specification for standard sand for testing of cement
Code of practice for general construction in steel
Methods of sampling and analysis of concrete
Method of measurement of building and civil Engineering
works - Concrete works
works - Form work
works - Steel work & iron work
works - Demolition & dismantling
Hexagon head bolts, screws and nuts of product grade C
Hexagon head bolts (size range M 5 to M 64)
Hexagon head screws (size range M 5 to M 64)
Hexagon nuts ( size range M5 to M 64)
Specification for Portland-pozzolana cement: Fly ash
based
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Specification for Hard-drawn steel wire fabric for concrete

reinforcement.
Code of practice for laying damp proofing treatment using
bitumen felts.
Specification for high strength deformed steel bars and
wires for concrete reinforcement.
General requirements for batch type concrete mixer.
Specification for hot applied sealing compound for joints in
concrete
Specification for preformed fillers for expansion joints in
concrete pavements and structures (non extruding and
resilient type).- Bitumen impregnated fibre
Plain washers
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Particle size &
shape
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Estimation of
deleterious material and organic impurities
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Specific
gravity, Density, voids, absorption and bulking
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Mechanical
properties
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Soundness
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Measuring
mortar making properties of fine aggregates
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Alkali
aggregate reactivity
Methods of test of aggregates for concrete Petrography
examination
Code of practice for bending and fixing of bars for concrete
reinforcement.
General requirements for concrete vibrators, immersion
type.
General requirements for concrete vibrators, screen board
type.
Specification for concrete vibrating table.
Code of practice for laying in-situ cement-concrete flooring.
Specification for Integral cement water proofing
compounds for cement mortar and concrete
Specification for portable swing weighs batchers for
concrete. (single and double type)
IS : 1566
1982
IS : 1609
1991
IS : 1786
1985
IS : 1791
1985
IS: 1834
1984
IS : 1838 (Part-I)
1983
IS: 2016
1967
IS : 2386 (Part 1)
1963
IS : 2386 (Part 2)
1963
IS : 2386 (Part 3)
1963
IS : 2386 (Part 4)
1963
IS : 2386 (Part 5)
1963
IS : 2386 (Part 6)
1963
IS : 2386 (Part 7)
1963
IS : 2386 (Part 8)
1963
IS : 2502
1963
IS : 2505
1992
IS : 2506
1985
IS : 2514
IS : 2571
1963
1970
IS : 2645
2003
IS : 2722
1964
IS : 2750
1964
Specification for steel scaffoldings.
IS : 2751
1979
Code of practice for welding of mild steel plain and

deformed bars for reinforced concrete construction.

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Methods of sampling and test (physical & chemical) for

water & waste water - Acidity
water & waste water - Alkalinity
Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of
liquids General requirements
Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of
liquids- Reinforced concrete structures
Specification for bitumen primer for use in waterproofing &
damp proofing.
Code of practice for design and installation of joints in
buildings.
Methods of test for routine control for water used in
Industry.
Code of practice for use of immersion vibrators for
consolidating concrete.
IS : 3025 (Part 22)
1986
IS : 3025 (Part 23)
1986
IS : 3370 (Part I)
1965
IS : 3370 (Part II)
1965
IS : 3384
1986
IS : 3414
1968
IS : 3550
1965
IS : 3558
1983
IS : 3696 (Part I)
1987
Safety code for scaffolds and ladders - Scaffolding
IS : 3696 (Part II)
1991
IS : 4130
IS : 4656
IS : 4925
IS : 4990
1991
1968
1968
1993
IS : 5525
1969
IS : 5624
1993
IS : 5871
1987
IS : 6509
1985
IS : 7293
1974
IS : 7861 (Parts I)
1975
IS : 7861 (Parts II)
1981
IS: 8042
IS: 8043
IS: 8112
1989
1991
1989
Safety code for scaffolds and ladders - Ladders

Code of practice for steel tubular scaffolding Definition &
materials
Code of practice for steel tubular scaffolding - Safety
Regulation for scaffolding
Safety Code for demolition of buildings.
Specification for form vibrators for concrete.
Specification for batching and mixing plant.
Specification for plywood for concrete shuttering work.
Recommendations for detailing of reinforcement in
reinforced concrete work.
Specification for foundation bolts.
Specification for bitumen mastic for tanking and damp
proofing
Code of practice for installation of joints in concrete
pavements.
Safety code for working with construction machinery.
Code of practice for extreme weather concreting
Recommended practice for hot weather concreting
Code of practice for extreme weather concreting
Recommended practice for cold weather concreting
Specification for White Portland cement
Specification for hydrophobic Portland cement
Specification for 43 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement
IS : 9103
1999
Specification for concrete admixtures
IS : 4014 (Part I)
IS : 4014 (Part II)

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IS : 9417
1989
IS : 10262
1982
IS : 11384
1985
IS : 12118
1987
IS : 12118
1987
IS : 12269
IS: 12330
IS : 12600
SP : 23
SP : 24
SP : 34
1987
1988
1989
1982
1983
1987
Recommendations for welding cold-worked steel bars for

reinforced concrete construction.
Recommended guidelines for concrete mix design.
Code of practice for composite construction in structural
steel and concrete.
Specification for two-part poly-sulphide based sealants
General requirements
Specification for two-part poly-sulphide based sealants
Methods of test
Specification for 53 Grade ordinary Portland cement.
Sulphate resisting Portland Cement
Specification for low heat Portland cement
Handbook of concrete mixes.
Explanatory Handbook on IS: 456
Handbook on concrete reinforcement and detailing.
4.00.00
MATERIALS
4.01.00
General:
4.01.01
All the materials used in the manufacture of concrete shall be in accordance

with the Technical Specification for Properties, Storage and Handling etc.,
which shall be deemed to form a part of this specification.
4.01.02
The Consultant shall have the right to inspect the sources of materials, the
layout and operation of procurement and storage of materials, the concrete
batching and mixing equipments and the quality control system. Such an
inspection shall be arranged by the contractor and the Consultant approval
shall be obtained prior to starting of the work.
4.02.00
Aggregates
4.02.01
Aggregate in general designates both fine and coarse inert materials used in
the manufacture of concrete. Coarse Aggregate is faction retained on 4.75
mm IS sieve. Fine Aggregate is faction which passes through 4.75 mm IS
sieve.
4.02.02
Aggregate shall consist of naturally occurring river sand, crushed stone and
gravel from a source known to produce satisfactory aggregate for concrete
and shall be chemically inert, strong, hard, durable against weathering, of
limited porosity and free from deleterious materials that may cause corrosion
to the reinforcement or may impair the strength and / or durability of concrete.
Aggregates shall conform to I.S. 383

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4.02.03
Properties: Aggregates with a specific gravity below 2.6 shall not be used
without special permission of the Consultant.
4.02.04
The coarse aggregate and fine aggregate shall be tested from time to time as
required by the Consultant to ascertain its suitability for use in construction
and the charges for testing aggregate shall be born by the contractor as
specified herein after. Sampling of the aggregates for mix design and
determination of suitability shall be taken under the supervision of the
Consultant and delivered to the laboratory, well in advance of the schedule
placing of concrete. Records of tests which have been made on proposed
aggregates and on concrete made from this source of aggregates shall be
furnished to the Consultant in advance of the work for use, in determining
suitability of the proposed aggregate.
4.02.05
The grading of aggregates shall be such as to produce a dense concrete of

specified strength and consistency that will work readily into position without
segregation and shall be based on the mix design and preliminary test on
concrete specified herein-after.
4.02.06
Grading of Coarse Aggregate: Coarse aggregates shall be either in single or

graded, in both the cases. The grading shall be within the following limits.
IS Sieve
Designation
Percentage passing for single sized aggregates of nominal

size
Percentage passing for graded

aggregates of nominal size
63 mm
40 mm
20 mm
16 mm
12.5 mm
10 mm
40
mm
20 mm
16 mm
12.5 mm
75mm
100
63mm
85-100
100
100
37.5mm
0-30
85-100
100
19mm
0-5
0-20
85-100
100
16mm
85-100
11.2mm
9.5mm
0-5
4.75mm
2.36mm
100
95100
30-70
95-100
100
100
100
90-100
85-100
100
90-100
0-20
0-30
0-45
85-100
10-35
25-55
30-70
40-85
0-5
0-5
0-10
0-20
0-20
0-5
0-10
0-10
0-10
0-5
0-5

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4.02.07
Foreign Material Limitations: The percentages of deleterious substances in

the coarse aggregate delivered to the mixer shall not exceed the following:
Percentage by weight of aggregates
Uncrushed
Crushed
Substances
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
4.02.08
Material finer than 75 micron IS

Sieve.
Coal and lignite
Clay lumps
Soft fragments
Total of all the above substances
3.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
5.00
1.00
1.00
-5.00
Grading of fine aggregate shall be within the limits indicated hereunder:
IS Sieve Designation
10 mm
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
1.18 mm
600 micron
300 micron
150 micron
4.02.09
3.00
Percentage Passing for

Grading
Grading
Grading
Zone-I
Zone-II
Zone-IIII
100
100
100
90-100
90-100
90-100
60-95
75-100
85-100
30-70
55-90
75-100
15-34
35-59
60-79
5-20
8-30
8-30
0-10
0-10
0-10
Foreign Material Limitations: The percentages of deleterious substances in

fine aggregate, delivered to the mixer shall not exceed the following:
Substances
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
4.02.10
Grading
Zone-IV
100
95-100
95-100
90-100
80-100
20-65
0-15
Material finer than 75 micro IS sieve

Shale
Coal and lignite
Clay lumps
Total of all above substances
including items (I) to (iv) for
uncrushed sand and items (iii) and
(iv) for crushed sand
Percent by weight
Uncrushed
Crushed
3.00
15.00
1.00
-1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
5.00
2.00
Fineness Modulus: The fine aggregate shall have a fineness modulus of not
less than 2.2 or more than 3.2. The fineness modulus is determined by
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(4.75 mm, 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron, 300 micron and 150 micron) and
dividing the sum by 100.
4.02.11
Storage of aggregates: All coarse and fine aggregates shall be stacked

separately in stock piles in the material yard near the work site in bins
properly constructed to avoid inter mixing of different aggregates.
Contamination with foreign materials and earth during storage and while
heaping the materials shall be avoided. The aggregate must be of specified
quality not only at the time of receiving at site but also at the time of loading
into mixer. Rakers shall be used for lifting the coarse aggregate from bins or
stock piles. Coarse aggregate shall be piled in layers not exceeding 1.00
metres in height to prevent conning or segregation. Each layer shall cover the
entire area of the stock pile before succeeding layers are started. Aggregates
that have become segregated shall be rejected. Rejected material after remixing may be accepted, if subsequent tests demonstrate conformity with
required gradation.
4.03.00
Cement
4.03.01
Sulphate resisting cement shall be used for all type of civil works below
finished floor level.
4.03.02
Cement unless otherwise specified or called for by the Consultant shall be

measured in 50 kg bags. Use of bulk cement will be permitted only with the
approval of the Consultant. Changing of brands of type of cement within the
same structure will not be permitted. Joint account of cement consumed at
site for every day for items of work carried shall be maintained by the
Contractor for verification to ensure effective control on quality of work.
4.03.03
A certified report attesting the conformity of the cement to IS: specifications by

the cement manufacturers chemist shall be furnished to the Consultant, if
demanded. Should at any time the Consultant have reasons to consider that
any cement is defective, then irrespective of its origin and / or manufacturers
test certificate, such cement shall be tested immediately at a National Test
Laboratory / Departmental Laboratory or such approved laboratory, and until
the results of such tests are found satisfactory, it shall not be used in any
work. Cement held in store for a period of ninety (90) days or longer shall be
retested before use in work.
4.03.04
The contractor shall make his own arrangements for the storage of adequate
quantity of cement. If supplies are arranged by the Department, cement will
be issued in quantities to cover work requirements of one month or more, as
deemed fit by the Consultant and it will be the responsibility of the contractor
to ensure adequate and proper storage, which will provide complete
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Cement bags shall be stored in a dry enclosed shed (storage under tarpaulins
will not be permitted), well away from the outer walls and insulated from the
floor to avoid contact with moisture from ground and so arranged as to
provide ready access. Damaged or reclaimed or partly set cement will not be
permitted to be used and shall be removed from the site. The storage
arrangements shall be such that there is no dead storage. No more than 12
bags shall be stacked in any tier. The storage arrangement shall be got
approved by the Consultant. Consignments in cement shall be stored as
received and shall be consumed in the order of their delivery.
4.03.05
Cement used shall be of standard manufacturers like ACC, RAMCO,

ULTRATECH (L&T), ZUARI, CCI (Cement Corporation of India), CHETTINAD
& CORAMANDEL. In case the same is not available in the market or incase
of a change in trade name, equivalent makes / re-designated manufacturer
shall be used with the approval of Consultant.
4.04.00
Reinforcement
4.04.01
Steel reinforcement bars for concrete shall be High Corrosion Resistant TMT
bars with strength requirements conforming to IS 1786 manufactured by SAIL,
TATA or RNIL. The grade of steel shall be as shown in the drawings, or as
mentioned in the schedule of items or as directed by Consultant.
4.04.02
Storage: Steel reinforcement shall be stored in such a manner that they are
not in direct contact with ground but stacked on top of an arrangement of
timbers sleepers or the like. Bars of different classifications and sizes shall be
stored separately. In cases of long storage or in coastal areas, reinforcement
shall be stacked above ground level by at least 15 cm, and a coat of cement
wash shall be given to prevent scaling and rusting at no extra cost to the
owner. Fabricated reinforcement shall be carefully stored to prevent,
distortion, corrosion and deteriorations.
4.04.03
Contractor shall submit the manufacturers test certificate for steel. Random
tests on steel supplied by contractor may be performed if the Consultant so
desires as per relevant Indian Standards. All costs incidental to such tests
shall be at contractors expense. Steel not conforming to specifications shall
be rejected.
4.05.00
Water
4.05.01
Water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from injurious
amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, sugar, organic materials or other substances
that may be deleterious to concrete or steel. Potable water is generally
considered satisfactory for mixing concrete.

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4.05.02
Average 28 days compressive strength of atleast three 150 mm concrete

cubes prepared with water proposed to be used shall not be less than 90% of
the average strength of three similar concrete cubes -prepared with distilled
water. The cubes shall be prepared, cured and tested in accordance with IS:
456.
4.05.03
The initial setting time of a concrete test block made with the appropriate
cement and the water proposed to be used shall not be less than 30 minutes
and shall not differ by + 30 minutes from the initial setting time of control test
block prepared with the same cement and distilled water. The test shall be
carried out as per IS: 4031.
4.06.00
Admixtures
4.06.01
Admixtures in concrete for promoting workability, entraining air for similar

purposes may be used only after the written permission from the Consultant is
obtained. These shall be free from injurious amount of chloride, etc. Addition
of admixtures should not reduce the specified strength or durability of
concrete and should not have detrimental effect on reinforcement. The
admixtures shall conform to lS: 9103 and shall be of proven make and from a
reputed manufacturer. Calcium chloride as accelerating admixture is not
permitted to be used other than in mass concrete works. The Contractor shall
produce latest test results carried out at approved Government Test Houses
for the approval of the Consultant, before use.
4.07.00
Embedded parts
4.07.01
Steel for light structural work and for preparation of inserts and embedments
shall conform to IS: 2062.
4.07.02
Bolts to be embedded in concrete shall, unless otherwise detailed in

drawings, conform to IS: 5624. Material for bolts, shall, unless otherwise
mentioned in drawings or the schedule of items, be corrosive resistant/coated
steel conforming to IS: 2062.
4.07.03
Nuts and locknuts shall conform to IS: 1363 (Part 1 to 3) for diameters 6 to 39
and IS 3138 for Hexagon Bolts and Nuts (M-42 to M-150).
4.07.04
Plain washers shall conform to IS: 2016 and spring washers shall conform to
IS: 3063.
4.07.05
Steel pipe sleeves shall conform to Medium class of IS: 1161.
4.08.00
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4.08.01
General: Filling material shall conform to what is shown in drawing, described

in the Schedule of Items or otherwise directed by the Consultant. Earth or
sand for filling under floors shall correspond to those described elsewhere in
this specification.
4.08.02
Mastic Bitumen: Mastic Bitumen shall conform to IS: 3037 or IS: 5871 as
appropriate.
4.08.03
Flexible Boards: Flexible boards for use in expansion joints shall correspond
to the description given in drawing or the Schedule of Items or the instruction
of Consultant.
5.00.00
5.00.01
5.00.02
5.00.03
GRADES OF CONCRETE
Concrete shall be in grades as tabulated below:
Grade Designation
M10
M15
M20
M25
M30
M35
M40
Specified Characteristic
compressive strength at 28 days
(N/mm2)
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
5.00.02
The characteristic strength is defined as the strength of material below which

not more than 5% of the tests results are expected to fall.
5.00.03
In the designation of a concrete mix, latter M refers to the mix and the number
to the specified characteristic compressive strength of 15 cm cubes at 28
days.
5.00.04
Minimum grades of concrete to be followed shall be as per guidelines of Table

5 of IS: 456 unless otherwise mentioned in the drawings / schedule of items.
Concrete leaner than those given above may be used for lean concrete, mud
mat, or for foundations of masonry walls.
5.01.00
Concrete mix proportioning
5.01.01
Concrete mix proportions shall be selected based on the requirements of

workability, strength, and durability. The proportions of cement, aggregates
and water shall be determined by designing the mix. Design mix concrete is

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designated as M20, M25, etc. The proportions referred to is by weight (mass)

and not by volume. Use of volumetric mix concrete shall not be permitted.
5.01.02
5.01.03
Workability of concrete
a)
Workability of fresh concrete is mainly governed by placing conditions

and compaction. The degree of workability necessary to allow the
concrete to be well compacted and worked into the corners of formwork
and around the reinforcement shall be as stipulated under clause no. 7.0
of IS: 456.
b)
The workability of concrete shall be checked at frequent intervals. The

workability of concrete measured in accordance with IS: 1199 for every
sample taken for testing shall be recorded with the corresponding cube
test result.
c)
Not withstanding the above, the slump to be maintained for work in

progress shall be as per directions of the Consultant.
d)
Consultant may permit use of plasticizers for improving workability. Use

of certain other admixtures such as water proofing compounds also have
an effect on workability and shall be considered during mix design.
Durability of concrete:
a) The durability of concrete is mainly governed by the permeability of
concrete. Dense concrete is least permeable. In addition, cement content
and water-cement ratio and compaction of concrete play a major role in
producing impermeable concrete.
b) Durability requirements decided depending on the exposure conditions as
stipulated in clause 8.2 of IS 456 are to be taken into account while
designing the mix. For given aggregates, the cement content should be
sufficient to make sufficiently low water cement ratio and table 5 of IS:
456-2000 shall be taken as guideline for durability considerations.
c) Stipulations of minimum cement content and limiting water cement ratio
should be considered during design of mix.
5.01.04
Design Mix Concrete

a) Design Mix Concrete shall be used for all reinforced concrete works. The mix
proportions shall be as per mix design, designed for each grade of concrete,
workability and durability requirements. The characteristic strength shall not
be less than the appropriate values given in Table-2 of IS: 456:2000.

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b) In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregates shall

be determined by mass. Water shall be either measured by volume in
calibrated tanks or weighed. All measuring equipment at site shall be
maintained in a clean and serviceable condition, and their accuracy shall be
periodically checked.
c) To keep the water-cement ratio to the designed value, allowance shall be
made for the moisture contents in both fine and coarse aggregates and
determination of the same in accordance with lS: 2386 Part (III) shall be made
as frequently as directed by the Consultant.
d) With the permission of the Consultant, for any of the above mentioned grades
of concrete, if the water quantity has to be increased, proportionately cement
quantity shall also be increased, to keep the ratio of water to Cement same as
adopted in mix design for the corresponding grade of concrete. The extra
cement required on account of this shall be at no extra cost to Owner.
5.01.05
Mix design: Mix design shall generally be done at any of the approved
laboratory. The following is the guideline to be followed:
a)
IS: 10262 shall be followed as general guidance for mix design. The minimum
value of target strength of design mix of various grades of concrete shall be
as per clause no. 9.2 of IS: 456. However, the Consultant may allow change
in target strength values based on adequate numbers of works test results.
b)
Minimum cement content from durability consideration for different exposures

and sulphate attack shall be as given in Table-4 and 5 of IS: 456. In case
higher value is obtained from strength consideration, same shall be provided.
c)
Preliminary tests/trial mix, as specified or as required by the Consultant, shall

be carried out sufficiently ahead of the actual commencement of the work with
different grades of concrete made from representative samples of aggregates
and cement expected to be used on the works. These tests are to be
conducted to arrive at the grading of aggregates, water-cement ratio,
workability and the quantity of cement required to give Preliminary (target)
compressive strengths as specified in clause 9.2 of IS 456.
d)
At least four trial mixes are to be made and minimum six test cubes taken for
each trial mix noting the slump for each type of mix. The cubes shall then be
properly cured and three cubes for each mix shall be tested in a laboratory
(approved by the Consultant) at 7 days and others at 28 days for obtaining the
compressive strength. The test reports shall be submitted to the Consultant.
The design mix particulars shall indicate, with the help of graphs and curves
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While designing mixes, over wet mixes shall be avoided. For the structures,
where assessment of early strength is required the concrete cubes shall also
be tested for early age strength at 1 day and 3 days for establishing the
values.
e)
The Contractor shall submit the test reports of mix design to the Consultant
for his review, indicating design criteria, analysis and proportioning of
materials, etc. On the basis of the above test reports, a mix proportion by
mass and the water-cement ratio, shall be determined by the Contractor such
that concrete prepared with this mix will yield the desired characteristic
strength and shall have suitable workability. The mix design to be adopted on
the works shall be subject to the approval of the Consultant. The proportions,
once decided for different grades of concrete, shall be adhered to, during all
concreting operations as long as the quality of the materials does not change.
If, however, at any time, the quality of materials being used has changed from
those for Preliminary mix design, or there is a change either in the required
strength of concrete, or water-cement ratio or workability, the Contractor shall
have to make similar trial mixes and Preliminary tests to ascertain the revised
mix proportions and water-cement ratio to be used for obtaining the desired
strength and consistency.
f)
The entire cost of all the trial mixes including all the preparatory works for trial
mixes, preparation of test cubes and their testing shall be borne by the
Contractor.
5.01.06
Nominal mix Concrete

a)
Nominal mix concrete shall be used only for plain cement concrete works and
where shown on drawings or specifically allowed by the Consultant. Such
concrete shall not require preparation of trial mixes and all such concrete shall
be mixed in a mechanical mixer. The proportion for nominal mix concrete shall
be according to Table-9 of IS: 456.
b) The proportion of mix may be slightly adjusted within limits, keeping the total
value of aggregates to a given quantity of cement constant to suit the sieve
analysis of both the aggregates. Cement shall on no account be measured by
volume, but it shall always be used directly from the bags (i.e. 50 kg/bag). The
proportion of cement, sand, aggregate and water for concrete of proportion
1:5:10, 1:4:8, 1:3:6 & 1:2:4 by volume shall generally consist of quantities as
given below:

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Quantity of materials used per bag of cement

Proportion
of
Ingredients
Cement
1:5:10
1:4:8
1:3:6
1:2:4
1
1
1
1
Fine
aggregate
(sand)
170 ltrs.
130 ltrs.
102 ltrs.
68 ltrs.
Coarse
aggregat
e
340 Ltrs.
272 ltrs.
204 ltrs.
136 ltrs.
Total of fine
and coarse
aggregates
800 kgs.
625 kgs.
480 kgs.
330 kgs.
Water
60 ltrs.
45 ltrs.
34 ltrs.
32 ltrs.
c) The quantity of water used shall be such as to produce concrete of

consistency required by the particular class of work and shall be decided by
the use of slump cone. Sufficient care should be taken to see that no excess
quantity of water is used. The final proportion of the aggregate and quantity
of water shall be decided by the Consultant on the basis of test in each case.
In general, each class of work shall be as follows.
Type of concrete
Mass concrete
Concrete below water proofing treatment
Coping
Floor paving
Max slump (in mm)

50
50
25
50
d) As a general guidance the Nominal mix concrete of mix proportion 1:5:10

shall approximately correspond to grade M5, 1:4:8 shall correspond to grade
M7.5, 1:3:6 to grade M10 and 1:2:4 to grade M15 of IS: 456.
e) If fine aggregates are moist, the amount of surface water shall be determined.
An allowance shall be made for bulking in case of volume batching, in
accordance with IS: 2386 (Part-Ill). Also an allowance shall be made for
surface water present in the aggregates, when computing the water
requirement. In the absence of exact data the amount of surface water may
be estimated as follows:
Aggregate
Very wet sand
Moderately wet sand
Moist sand
Moist gravel or crushed rock
Date:
Approximate quantity of surface water

Percentage by mass
l/ cum
7.5
120
5.0
80
2.5
40
1.25-2.5
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f) If nominal mix Concrete made in accordance with specified proportions does

not yield the specified strength of the corresponding grade and fails to satisfy
the requirements of acceptance criteria for concrete as specified in IS: 456,
such concrete shall be treated in the following manner:
i) In case the Consultant is satisfied that lower strength of concrete is
attributed to material and workmanship of the Contractor, then such
concrete shall be replaced by concrete of specified strength. The
Consultant may, however, also accept such lower strength concrete but
such lower strength concrete shall be classified as belonging to the
appropriate lower grade proportion.
ii) In case the Consultant is satisfied that lower strength of concrete is not
attributable to the Contractor, he may direct in writing to increase the
cement content to obtain specified strength at no extra cost to Owner. The
use of richer mix shall be continued until the Consultant instructs
otherwise.
g) Nominal mix proportion shall not be classified as higher grade proportion
either on the ground that the test strengths are higher than the minimum
specified or in the case where the Consultant directs use of additional cement
over the quantity specified for the particular mix proportion to achieve the
minimum specified strength.
h) However, only in some exceptional cases including concreting in some
isolated areas, the Consultant may allow the quantity of aggregates to be
determined by an equivalent volume basis after the relationship between
weight and volume is well established by trials and the same shall be verified
frequently.
6.00.00
PREPARATORY WORKS
6.01.00
Preparation of earth for foundation.
6.01.01
Earth surface on which direct placement of concrete is to be placed shall be

rammed and consolidated as directed by the Consultant such that it does not
crumble and get mixed with concrete during or after placement. If the
foundation is quite wet, the same shall be kept dry and then sufficiently
consolidated, if necessary, a thin top layer of the wet soil shall be removed
and replaced by sand or other suitable materials as directed by the Consultant
without any extra cost to the Owner.
6.01.02
All earth surfaces upon which or against which concrete is to be placed, shall
be well compacted and free from standing water, mud or debris. Soft, yielding
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as directed by the Consultant. Where specified, lean concrete shall be

provided in the earth stratum for receiving concrete. The surface of
absorptive soil against which concrete is to be placed shall be moistened
thoroughly so that no moisture will be drawn form the freshly placed concrete.
6.01.03
The earth surface over which concrete is to be placed direct, shall not be kept
abandoned at the specified level and concrete shall be placed immediately
following the final preparation of the formation otherwise suitable measures
shall be taken, as directed by the Consultant without any extra cost to the
Owner.
6.02.00
In case the drawings indicate hard core below the blinding concrete, the same
shall be provided as per relevant specifications.
6.03.00
Preparation of rock strata for foundation
6.03.01
To provide tight bond with rock foundation concrete shall not be deposited on
large sloping rock surface. Where required by Consultant or as indicated on
the plans, the rock shall be cut to form rough steps or benches to provide
roughness or a more suitable bearing surface.
6.03.02
Rock stratum shall be prepared by picking, barring, wedging and similar

methods which will leave the rock in an entirely sound and unshattered
condition.
6.03.03
Shortly before concrete is placed, the rock surface shall be cleaned with high
pressure water and air jet even though it may have been previously cleaned in
that manner.
6.03.04
Prior to placing concrete, the rock surface shall be kept wet for a period of 2 to
4 hours unless otherwise directed by the Consultant.
6.03.05
Before placing concrete on rock surfaces, all water shall be removed from
depressions to permit through inspection and proper bonding of the concrete
to the rock.
6.04.00
Preparation of concrete surfaces
6.04.01
Preparation of concrete surface upon which additional concrete is to be

placed later, shall preferably be done by scarifying and cleaning while the
concrete is between its initial and final set. This method shall be used
wherever practicable and shall consist or cutting the surface with picks and
stiff brooms and by use of an approved combination of air and water jet as
directed by Consultant. Great care shall be taken in performing this work to
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loosening of aggregate. When it is not practicable to follow the above

method, it will be necessary to employ air tools to remove laitance and
roughen the surface.
6.04.02
The final resulting surface shall be a pitted surface, from which all dirt,
unsound concrete, laitance and glazed mortar have been removed.
6.05.00
Preparation of construction joints
6.05.01
All such joints shall have continuous square bond grooves to produce a
substantial and water-tight key. Where the placement of concrete has to be
resumed on a surface which has hardened, it shall be roughened, cleaned by
wire or bristle brushing, compressed air, water jet etc., and thoroughly wetted.
6.05.02
For vertical construction joint, neat cement slurry shall be applied on the
surface immediate before the placement of concrete.
6.05.03
For horizontal joints, the surface shall be covered with a layer of freshly mixed
mortar about 10 mm thick composed of cement and sand in the same
proportion as the cement and sand in the concrete mix and applied
immediately before placing of the concrete. On this surface (i.e. on the
surface of joints) a layer of concrete not exceeding 150 mm in thickness shall
first be placed and shall be well rammed against old work, particular attention
being paid to corners and close spots. To ensure water tightness, care shall
be taken to put concrete properly against the old surface.
6.05.04
In placing concrete against formed construction joints, the surfaces of the

joints, where accessible, shall be coated thoroughly with the specified bed
joint bonding mortar immediately before they are covered with concrete or by
scrubbing with wire brooms, dipped into the fresh concrete. Where it is
impracticable to apply such a mortar coating, special precautions shall be
taken to ensure that the new concrete is brought into intimate contact with the
surface of the joint by carefully puddling and spading with aid of vibrators and
suitable tools.
6.06.00
Bonding mortar
6.06.01
After rock or concrete surfaces upon which new concrete is to be placed have
been scarified, cleaned and wetted as specified herein. It shall receive a
bonding treatment, immediately before placement of the concrete.
6.06.02
The bonding medium shall be a coat of cement sand mortar. The mortar shall
have the same cement sand proportion as the concrete which shall be placed
on it. The water cement ratio shall be determined by placing conditions and
as approved by Consultant.

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6.06.03
Bonding mortar shall be placed in sufficient quantity to completely cover the

surface about 10mm thick for rock surface and about 5mm thick for concrete
surfaces. It shall be brushed or broomed over the surface and worked
thoroughly into all cracks, crevices and depressions. Accumulations or
puddles of mortar shall not be allowed to settle in depressions and shall be
brushed out to a satisfactory degree as determined by Consultant.
6.06.04
Mortar shall be placed at such a rate that it can be brushed over the surface
just in advance of placement of concrete only as much area shall be covered
with mortar as can be covered with concrete before initial set in the mortar
takes place. The amount of mortar that will be permitted to be placed at any
one time, or the area which is to cover, shall be in accordance with directions
of Consultant.
7.00.00
FORMWORK AND STAGING
7.00.01
The Contractor shall supply, fabricate, erect and dismantle (after use) all
staging that is required for all activities covered under the specifications. He
shall prepare the scheme and submit along with the supporting calculations
for approval of the Consultant.
7.00.02
Staging shall be checked for its soundness as a whole and for adequacy of
the joints and its foundations. Formwork joints shall be inspected for
soundness of connections. All joints shall be either vertical or horizontal and
shall be such as to avoid loss of liquid through the formwork.
7.01.00
Materials
7.01.01
Formwork shall compose of steel, best quality wood or non-absorbent -type

plywood. Timber shall be free from significant knots and shall be of medium
grain as far as possible and hard woods shall be used as caps and wedges
under or over posts. Timber shall be well seasoned, free from sap, shakes,
worm holes, warps or other surface defects and shall have smooth finish.
7.01.02
Staging, unless specified otherwise, shall generally be of mild steel tubes,

steel beams and channels etc. or strong sal ballies 150 mm in diameter or
above. Bamboos, small diameter ballies etc., shall not be used unless
approved by the Consultant in specific cases.
7.02.00
Classification of formwork
7.02.01
Ordinary: This shall be used in places where ordinary surface finish is

required and shall compose of steel and/or approved good quality seasoned
wood. Plywood shuttering can also be used by the Contractor.

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7.02.02
Plywood: This shall be used in exposed surfaces as shown on drawings or as

directed by the Consultant where a specially, good finish is required. Such
surfaces shall be formed using approved brand of heavy quality water
resistant plywood to produce a perfectly leveled, uniform and smooth surface.
Reuse of such forms may be permitted only after inspection and approval by
the Consultant, for each such reuse.
7.03.00
Quality of formwork and staging
7.03.01
Formwork shall consist of all materials required for forming the boxing to pour
concrete, including steel/wood/plywood forms, ties, anchors, hangers, inserts,
etc. Formwork shall be so constructed that vertical and horizontal adjustments
can be made as required. The design and Engineering of formwork including
staging as well as its erection and dismantling shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor.
7.03.02
The staging shall be true and rigid and thoroughly braced in both directions as
well as cross braced, strutted and propped such that it will not deform unduly
under weight of concrete and other loads due to men, equipment, etc. Vertical
members or props should not be supported on an unpropped lower
suspended floor or beam unless it is ensured by the Contractor that the lower
floor or beam can safely carry the loads. No propping shall take place until the
Consultants approval has been given to the Contractors scheme submitted
along with supporting calculations.
7.03.04
The forms and staging shall be sufficiently strong to carry without undue
deformation, the dead weight of the concrete as a liquid as well as anticipated
working loads. Where the concrete is vibrated, the formwork shall be strong
enough to withstand the effects of vibration, without appreciable deflection,
bulging. distortion or loosening of its components. The joints in the formwork
shall be sufficiently tight to prevent any leakage of mortar. The formwork shall
be such as to ensure a smooth uniform surface free from honeycombs, air
bubbles, bulges, fins and other blemishes. Any blemish or defect found on the
surface of the concrete must be brought to the notice of the Consultant
immediately and rectified as directed by him.
7.03.05
To achieve the desired rigidity, ample studs, braces, bolts, spacer blocks,
wires, clamps, ties, straps, shores, etc. shall be used to hold the form in
proper position without undue distortion. These shall be approved by the
Consultant but they must in no way impair the strength of concrete or leave
stains or marks on the finished surface. Where there are chances of these
fixtures being embedded, only mild steel or concrete of adequate strength
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walls/slabs, basement walls etc. for the purpose of securing and aligning the
formwork shall not be permitted.
7.03.06
For exposed interior and exterior concrete surfaces of beams and columns,
plywood: other approved forms thoroughly cleaned and tied together with
approved corrosion resistant devices shall be used. Rigid care shall be
exercised ensuring that all column forms are plumb and true and thoroughly
cross braced to keep them so.
7.03.07
Beveled strips 25x25 mm shall be provided to form angles and in corners of

columns and beam boxes for chamfering of corners if shown on drawings or
directed by the Consultant. Temporary openings for cleaning, inspection and
for pouring concrete shall be provided at the base of vertical forms and at
other places, where these are necessary and as may be directed by the
Consultant. The temporary openings shall be so formed that they can be
conveniently closed rigidly when required and must not leave any mark on the
concrete.
7.03.08
If it is so desired by the Consultant, the Contractor shall prepare, before

commencement of the actual work, designs and drawings for formwork and
staging and get them approved by the Consultant. Formwork shall be so
designed and positioned that it can be removed without damage to concrete.
7.03.09
The Contractor shall maintain necessary camber in centering for all floor slabs
and beams in all spanning directions, so as to offset the deflection and
assume correct shape. The camber shall have the crown of not less than 8
mm for every 5 metres span unless otherwise shown on the drawings. For
cantilever, camber at free end shall be 1 in 100.
7.03.10
The Contractor shall provide the shuttering for complete stretch of work upto
expansion joints for the structures like shell, folded plate etc. and/or as
directed by the Consultant.
7.04.00
Cleaning and treatment of forms
7.04.01
All forms shall be thoroughly cleaned of old concrete, wood shavings, saw
dust, dirt and dust sticking to them before these are fixed in position. All
rubbish, loose concrete, chippings, shavings, saw dust etc. shall be
scrupulously removed from the interior of the forms before concrete is poured.
Wire brushes, brooms, compressed air jet and/or water jet etc. shall be kept
handy for cleaning, if directed by the Consultant.
7.04.02
Before formwork is placed in position, the form surfaces, that will be in contact
with concrete shall be treated with approved non-staining oil or composition
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that the oil or composition does not come in contact with reinforcing steel or
stain the concrete surfaces. Burnt oil shall not be allowed to be used
especially where the concrete surface will require finishing and/or plaster.
7.05.00
Removal of forms
7.05.01
The Contractor shall begin the removal of formwork only after approval of the
Consultant. He shall place on record the dates on which the concrete is
placed in different parts of the work and the dates of the removal of formwork
there from. This record shall be checked and countersigned by the
Consultant. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe removal of
formwork but the Consultant may delay the time of removal if he considers it
necessary. Any work showing signs of damage through premature removal of
formwork, shall be entirely removed and reconstructed by the Contractor at no
extra Cost to Owner.
7.05.02
The formwork shall be so designed and erected that the forms for slabs and
the sides of beams, columns and walls may be removed first, leaving the
beam bottoms and their supports in position. Re-propping of beams shall not
be done except with the approval of the Consultant. Formwork for columns
and walls at each stage of concreting shall be erected only upto the particular
lift of construction. Wedges, spacer bolts, clamps or other suitable means
shall be provided to allow accurate adjustment of the formwork and to allow it
to be removed gradually without jerking the concrete.
7.05.03
Forms of various types of structural components shall, under normal

circumstances, not be removed before the minimum periods specified in Cl.
11.3 of IS:456, which shall also be subject to the approval of the Consultant.
However, in any case formwork shall not be struck until the concrete has
reached a strength, at least twice that of the stress to which the concrete may
be subjected to, at the time of removal of forms. The removal of form work
shall generally be as per the following guidelines:
Earliest Concrete age at stripping
Part of Structure
Ordinary Portland
cement concrete
Portland Pozzolana
cement concrete
Walls, columns and vertical

sides of beams
16 to 24 hours or as
directed by the
Consultant-.
3 days
7 days
3 days
Slabs (Props left under)

Beam soffits (Props
under)
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Removal of props to slabs

i) Spanning up to 4.5 m.
ii) Spanning over 4.5 m.
Removal of props to beams
and arches
i) Spanning up to 6 m.
ii) Spanning over 6 m.
Cantilever slabs
7.05.04
7.05.06
7 days
14 days
10 days
14 days
14 days
21 days
14 days
14 days
21 days
14 days
The number of props left under, their sizes and disposition shall be such as to
be able to safely carry the full dead load of the slab, beam or arch as the case
may be together with any live load likely to occur during curing or further
construction.
Where the shape of the element is such that the formwork has reentrant
angles, the formwork shall be removed as soon as possible after the concrete
has set, to avoid shrinkage cracking occurring due to the restraint imposed.
7.05.07
Contractor shall record on the drawings or a special register, the date up in

which the concrete is placed in each part of the work and the date on which
the shuttering is removed there from.
7.05.10
In case of cantilever slabs, the removal of forms shall begin from the outer
edge and proceed towards the support, where as in the case of slabs
supported on two/four sides, the removal of forms shall begin from centre to
supports.
7.05.11
The formwork shall be so made as to produce a finished concrete, true to

shape, lines, plumb and to dimensions as shown on the drawings. The
Consultant may call for finished work at any time to set standards of
workmanship. Once approved, these will become the accepted Sample.
7.05.12
In case PPC/PSC is used instead of OPC, the removal of shuttering/ support

shall be after 50% more time from that being applied for OPC, unless
otherwise permitted by the Consultant. For concrete temperature above 40C,
stripping time shall be increased.
7.05.13
In case of special structures, such as shells, folded plates, etc, the sequence
of removal of forms shall be as per drawings or as directed by the Consultant.
7.06.00
Re-use of forms
Before reuse, all forms shall be thoroughly scraped, cleaned, all nails and
adhering substances removed, holes and leaks satisfactorily plugged, joints
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specified herein before. Formwork shall not be used/re-used, if declared unfit

or unserviceable by the Consultant.
7.07.00
Dimensional Tolerance for Formwork
7.07.01
Tolerances is a specified permissible variation from lines, grade or

dimensions given in drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following
tolerances will be permitted.
Tolerances for R.C. Buildings
1
Variation from the plumb

In the line and surfaces of columns, 5 mm per 2.5 m, but not more
piers, walls and in buttresses
than 25 mm
For exposed corner columns and other conspicuous lines
In any bay or 5 m. maximum (+/-) 5 mm
In 10 m. or more (+/-) 8 mm.
Variation from the level or from the grades indicated on the drawings
In slab soffits, ceilings, beam soffits
and in arrises.
in 2.5 m
(+/-) 5 mm.
In 10 m. or more (+/-)15mm
For exposed lintels, sills, parapets, horizontal grooves and other
conspicuous lines
In any bay or 5 m. maximum (+/-)15mm
In 10 m. or more (+/-)10mm
Variation of the linear building lines from established position in plan
and related position of columns, walls and partitions
In 10 m. or more (+/-) 20 mm.
Variations in the sizes and locations of (+/-) 5 mm
sleeves, openings in walls and floors
except in the case of and for anchor
bolts
Variation in cross-sectional dimensions (+)10mm / (-)5 mm
of columns and beams and in the
thickness of slabs and walls
Footings
variation in dimensions in plan (+) 50 mm / (-) 5 mm
Misplacement of concentricity 2% of footing within the
direction of misplacement but
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Reduction in thickness
Variation in steps
In a flight of stairs
Rise
Tread
In consecutive steps
Rise
Treed
(-) 5% of specified thickness

subject to maximum of 50
mm.
(+/-) 3.0 mm
(+/-) 5.0 mm
(+/-) 1.5 mm
(+/-) 3 mm
Tolerance in other Concrete Structure

All structures
Variation of the constructed linear out line from established position in
plan
In 5 m (+/-) 10 mm.
In 10 m. or more (+/-) 15 mm.
Variation of dimensions to individual structure features from established
positions in plan
In 20m. or more (+/-) 25 mm.
In buried constructions (+/-) 150 mm
Variation from plumb, from specifies batter or from cured surfaces of all
structures
In 2.5 m (+/-) 10 mm.
In 5.0 m (+/-) 15 mm.
In 10.0 m. or more : (+/-) 25 mm
In buried constructions (+/-) Twice the above limits.
Variation from level or grade indicated on drawings in slabs, beams,
soffits, horizontal grooves and visible arises
In 2.5 m (+/-) 5 mm.
In 7.5 m. or more (+/-) 10 mm
In buried constructions (+/-) Twice the above limits
Variation in cross-sectional dimensions (+) 10mm./(-) 5 mm.
of columns, beams, buttresses, piers
and similar members
Variation in the thickness of slabs, walls, (+) 10 mm./(-) 5 mm
arch sections and similar members

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Footings for columns, piers, walls, buttresses and similar members

1
Variation of dimensions in plan
(+) 50 mm./(-) 10 mm
2
Misplacement or eccentricity
2% of footing within the direction
of misplacement but not more
than 50 mm
3
Reduction in thickness
5%
of specified thickness
subject to a maximum of 50 mm.
In case of inclined surfaces, the deviation in the alignment of inclined surfaces,
shall not exceed 3 mm with reference to the theoretical alignment, for a length of
1000 mm measured vertically, subject to a maximum of 10 mm.
8.00.00
REINFORCEMENT PLACEMENT
8.00.01
All reinforcement for concrete works shall be provided as per the drawings or
as indicated in the schedule of items. The Contractor shall prepare and
furnish to the Consultant, bar bending schedules for all RCC works for his
review and approval. No work shall commence without the approval of the bar
bending schedules by the Consultant in writing.
8.00.02
The contractor shall plan the procurement of steel well in advance and
complete the surface treatment, if specified in a planned manner. In case of
non availability of certain diameters Consultant may permit substitution of
bars. However such substitutions shall be the last resort and shall not be a
reason for delay. The Contractor shall modify the bar bending schedule, and
specific approvals of Consultant obtained.
8.00.03
All bars shall be thoroughly cleaned before being fabricated. Pitted and
defective bars shall not be used. All steel for reinforcement shall be free from
loose scales, rust coatings, oil, grease, paint or other harmful matters
immediately before placing the concrete. To ensure this, reinforcements with
rust coatings shall be cleaned thoroughly before bending/placement of the
same.
8.01.00
Bending and placing
8.01.01
Bending shall be as under:

a) Reinforcing bars supplied bent or in coils, shall be straightened before these
are cut to size. Straightening of bars shall be done in cold and without
damaging the bars. This is to be considered as a part of reinforcement
bending and fabrication work.
b) Unless otherwise specified, reinforcing steel shall be bent in accordance with
procedure specified in lS: 2502 and/or as approved by the Consultant. Bends

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and shapes shall comply strictly with the dimensions shown on the approved
bar bending schedules and they shall be rechecked by the Contractor before
bending and he shall be entirely responsible for their correctness. Bars
correctly bent, shall only be used. Unless specified otherwise or directed by
the Consultant, the detailing of reinforcement shall be in accordance with lS:
5525 and SP: 34.
c) Bending of longitudinal bars for laps shall be done with 1:6 slopes. The ends
of column bars at the top of columns shall be bent horizontally at the just
below the beam bars permitting full development length of beam bars. The
beam column junction reinforcement shall be tied by U-stirrups to develop full
moment connection with good confined concrete.
d) No reinforcement shall be bent when in position in the work without approval
of the Consultant, whether or not it is partially embedded in concrete. Where
reinforcement bars are bent aside, at construction joints and afterwards bent
back into their original positions, care shall be taken to ensure that, at no time,
the radius of the bend is less than 4 times the bar diameters for plain mild
steel or 6 times the bar diameters for deformed bars. Care shall also be taken
while bending back bars, to ensure that the concrete around the bar is not
damaged.
e) Welding of bars to obtain continuity shall not be allowed, particularly for cold
twisted bars, unless specifically approved by the Consultant. If welding is
approved, the work shall be carried out as per IS: 2751 and lS:9417,
according to the best practice and as directed by the Consultant.
8.01.02
Placing in Position shall be as under:

a) Spacing of bars shall be as indicated in the drawings. Minimum distance
between reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with clause 26.3.2 of IS:456.
a) All reinforcement shall be accurately fixed and maintained in position as
shown on the drawings by such approved means as steel chairs, and/or
concrete spacer blocks as per IS:2502. Bars intended to be in contact at
crossing points, shall be securely bound together at all such points by two
numbers annealed steel wire of 0.9 mm to 1.6 mm size conforming to IS:280
in such a manner that they do not slip over each other at the time of fixing &
concreting. The tying of bars shall be in criss-cross manner.
b) Binders shall tightly embrace the bars with which these are intended to be in
contact and shall be securely held. The vertical distance between successive
layers of bars shall be maintained by provision of spacer bars. These shall be
so spaced that the main bars do not sag perceptively between adjacent
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facilitate concreting. Location of laps and development lengths shall be as

indicated on the drawings or as directed by Consultant.
d) The placing of reinforcement shall be completed well in advance of concrete
pouring. The reinforcement shall be checked by the Consultant, for accuracy
of placement and cleanliness. Necessary corrections, as directed by the
Consultant shall be carried out. Care shall be taken to ensure that projecting
ends of ties and other embedded metal do not encroach into the concrete
cover. Where concrete blocks are used for ensuring the cover and positioning
of reinforcement, these shall be made of mortar 1:2 (1 cement:2 sand) by
volume and cured for at least seven days. The sizes and locations of the
concrete blocks shall be approved by the Consultant. The 28 days crushing
strength of cover blocks shall be at least equal to the specified strength of
concrete in which the blocks will be embedded.
d) Laps and anchorage length of reinforcing bars shall be in accordance with IS:
456, unless otherwise specified. If the bars in a lap are not of the same
diameter, the smaller diameter will guide the lap length. Laps shall be
staggered as far as practicable and as directed by the Consultant and not
more than 50% of bars shall be lapped at a particular section. Mechanical
connections, for splicing reinforcement bars in congested locations may be
used by the Contractor, only if approved by the Consultant. Reinforcement
bars shall not be lapped unless the length required exceeds the maximum
available lengths of bars at site.
e) Unless otherwise specified by the Consultant, reinforcement shall be placed
within the following tolerances:
Tolerance in spacing
For effective depth 200 mm or less
For effective depth more than 200 mm.
+ 10 mm
+ 15 mm
8.02.00
Cover to reinforcement
8.02.01
The correct cover shall be maintained by cement mortar briquettes are other
approved means. Reinforcement for footings, grade beams and slabs on sub
grade shall be supported on precast concrete blocks as approved by the
Consultant. The use of pebbles or stones shall not be permitted.
8.02.02
Unless shown otherwise on the drawings, minimum clear concrete cover for
reinforcement (exclusive of plaster or other finishes) shall be as follows:
a) At each end of a reinforcing bar, not less than 25 mm, nor less than twice the
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b) For a longitudinal reinforcing bar in a column, 40 mm or bar diameter

whichever is more. 25 mm cover may be adopted for columns of minimum
dimension 200 mm or under and with longitudinal reinforcement diameter not
exceeding 12 mm.
c) For longitudinal reinforcing bars in a beam, not less than 25 mm or less than
the bar diameter.
d) For reinforcement in slabs and walls; not exposed to weather or ground not
less than 15 mm nor less than the bar diameter.
e) For bottom reinforcement in footings; 75 mm, if concrete is laid against the
ground or 50 mm if laid on a layer of lean concrete.
f) For retaining walls, grade beams, top and sides of footings and similar
surfaces exposed to weather or ground; 50 mm for bars larger than 16 mm
and 40 mm for bars up to 16 mm.
g) For liquid retaining structures; 40 mm or diameter of main bar, whichever is
large.
h) For any other reinforcement not less than 15 mm, nor less than the diameter
of such bar.
8.02.03
Special requirements in corrosive atmosphere: Unless special protective

coatings are used, the following measures shall be adopted for structures
exposed to severe conditions.
a) Increased cover thickness may be provided when surfaces of concrete
members are exposed to the action of harmful chemicals, acid vapour, saline
atmosphere, sulphur smoke, etc. such increase may be between 15 to 50 mm
beyond the figures indicated above as may be specified by consultant.
b) For reinforced concrete members totally immersed in sea water, the cover
shall be 40 mm. more than specified in 8.02.02
c) For reinforced concrete members, periodically immersed in sea water or
subject to sea spray, the cover of concrete shall be 50 mm. more than that
specified in 8.02.02.
d) For concrete of grade M 25 and above, the additional thickness of cover
specified in (a), (b) and (c) above may be reduced to half. In all such cases
the covers should not exceed 75 mm.

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e) Protection to reinforcement in case of concrete exposed to harmful

surroundings may also be given by providing a dense impermeable concrete
with approved protective coating, as specified on the drawings. In such case
the extra cover, mentioned in (c) and (d) above, may be reduced by the
Consultant, to those shown on the drawing.
8.02.04
Unless otherwise specified the tolerance for cover from the required nominal
cover shall not deviate by (+) 10/ (-) 0 mm.
8.02.05
The bars shall be kept in correct position by the following methods:

a) In case of beam and slab construction precast cover blocks in cement mortar
1 : 2 (1 cement : 2 coarse sand) about 4 x 4 cm section and of thickness
equal to the specified cover shall be placed between the bars and shuttering
so as to secure and maintain the requisite cover of concrete over
reinforcement.
b) In case of cantilevered and doubly reinforced beams or slabs, the vertical
distance between the horizontal bars shall be maintained by introducing
chairs spacers or support bars of steel at 1.0 metre or at shorter spacing to
avoid sagging.
c) In case of columns and walls the vertical bards shall be kept in position by
means of timber templates with slots accurately cut in them; or with block of
cement mortar 1 : 2 (1 cement : 2 coarse sand) of required size suitably tied
to the reinforcement to ensure that they are in correct position during
concreting.
d) In case of other R.C.C. structure such as arches domes, shells, storage tanks
etc. a combination of cover blocks, spacers and templates shall be used as
directed by Consultant.
8.03.00
Inspection & testing
8.03.01
Erected and secured reinforcement shall be inspected and approved by

Consultant prior to placement of concrete.
8.03.02
Sample bent bars shall be checked to ensure that they conform to the bar
bending schedules. Reinforcement in position shall be checked for proper
positioning, and rigidity, cover, spacing of bars, placement of chairs and
spacers. etc. Also it shall be checked that all bars at crossings are properly
tied.
8.03.03
Each batch of reinforcement procured shall be accompanied with

manufacturers test certificate. In addition, Consultant may direct the

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reinforcement to be tested independently. Reinforcement shall be tested in

reputed testing laboratory, approved by Consultant. The frequency of testing
shall be as stipulated by Consultant. The cost of testing shall be borne by the
contractor.
9.00.00
EMBEDDED PARTS
9.00.01
Embedded steel parts shall be supplied, fabricated and erected by the

Contractor as indicated in drawings.
9.00.02
Embedded steel parts shall be supplied, fabricated and erected by the

contractor and shall include items such as, but not limited to, foundation
grillages, anchor bolts, pipe sleeves, equipment mounting plates, steel rolled
sections with or without properly welded lugs, plate inserts, edge protection
angles, as shown on the drawings, auxiliary framing for equipment supports,
peg stay plugs for door and window frames, miscellaneous frames, etc. Cold
worked deformed steel bars shall not be used for lugs.
9.01.00
Foundation bolt assembly
9.01.01
Foundation bolt assembly shall comprise of foundation bolts, stiffener plates,

washers, nuts, lock nuts, pipe sleeves, etc. Contractors scope shall include
supply, fabrication, erection and installation in position as per drawings.
9.01.02
The fabrication and erection of bolt assemblies shall include threading,

cutting, grinding, drilling, welding, etc. complete. The bolts shall have coarse
pitch screw thread in the diameter range, 8 to 64 mm and 6 mm pitch screw
for diameter greater than 64 mm, as per IS : 4218.
9.01.03
For fabrication of any particular size of bolt indicated on the drawing, the
diameter of the threaded portion of the bolt shall be considered as the
diameter of the bolt unless otherwise mentioned in the drawings.
9.01.04
Fabrication & erection shall be carried out as per lS:800. Welding shall
conform to IS: 816 and IS: 9595,
9.01.05
Every bolt shall be provided with a steel washer, under the nut. The washer
shall be flat and minimum outside inscribed circle have a diameter 2.50 times
that of the bolt and of suitable thickness. All nuts shall be of steel with well
formed hexagonal heads, unless specified otherwise, forged from solid metal
and shall be dipped in hot boiled linseed oil as soon as these are made. The
nuts shall fit good on the bolts.
9.01.06
During erection, the Contractor shall provide necessary template, temporary

bracings, supports, etc. to ensure proper positioning of the assemblies and

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holding them firmly during concreting or until they are grouted and the grout
has set. All materials shall be erected in plumb and in level (unless otherwise
specified) and at true locations as shown on the drawings. Threads shall be
protected by using PVC tape. All threads for bolts and inserts shall be
greased at intervals and kept covered to prevent damage.
9.02.00
Embedded plates, pipes, etc.
9.02.01
The Contractor shall fabricate, transport to site and erect accurately in

position all embedded steel parts either by welding, bolting or any other
means as approved by the Consultant. Exposed surfaces of embedded parts
other than holding down bolts, unless otherwise stated, are to be painted with
two coats of approved anticorrosive paint (as per lS:2074) and /or bituminous
paint as directed. The threads of holding down bolts shall be greased and
protected with waterproof tape.
9.02.02
During erection, the Contractor shall provide necessary strong temporary

bracings and supports to ensure proper installation of the embedded parts
which shall be erected at the true location as shown on the drawings and
these shall be in plumb and level (unless otherwise shown on drawings). The
Contractor shall furnish the Consultant with fabrication and assembly
drawings prepared for embedded steel parts showing the erection procedure,
for major items, wherever necessary.
9.02.03
Fabrication & erection shall be carried out as per IS: 800. Welding rods &
site/field welding shall conform to IS: 816 and IS: 9595. IS:7634 (part-Ill) shall
be followed for PVC pipe works.
9.02.04
Exposed surfaces of embedded materials shall be painted with one coat

anticorrosive paint or bituminous paint, as desired, without any extra cost
the Owner. If welding is to be done subsequently on the exposed surfaces
the embedded parts, the painting for a length of 50 mm beyond each side
the weld line shall be cleaned off.
10.00.00
MIXING OF CONCRETE
10.00.01
Concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer conforming to IS: 1791.
10.00.02
Water shall not be added into the drum of the mixer, until all the cement and
aggregates constituting the batch are already in the drum and dry mixed for at
least one minute and are uniformly distributed. Water shall then be added and
mixing of each batch shall be continued until there is a uniform distribution of
the materials and the mass but in no case shall mixing be done for less than
one and half minutes and for at least 40 revolutions after all the water and
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mix is very dry, the mixing time shall be extended as directed by the
Consultant. Mixers shall not be loaded above their rated capacity as this
prevents thorough mixing.
10.00.03
The entire contents of the drum shall be discharged before the ingredients for
the next batch are fed into the drum. No partly set or remixed or excessively
wet concrete shall be used and it shall be immediately removed from site.
Each time if the work stops for more than 30 minutes, the mixer shall be
thoroughly cleaned and when the next mixing commences, the first batch
shall have 10% additional cement.
10.01.00
Batching of Concrete
10.01.01
Cement shall always be batched by weight. A separate weighing device

shall be provided for weighing cement. Where the weight of cement is
determined by accepting the weight per bag, number of bags shall be
weighed separately to determine the average net weight of cement per bag
and the same shall be checked regularly.
10.01.02
Aggregates shall always be batched by weight. A suitable weigh batching

equipment with a valid calibration certificate duly approved by the consultant
shall be used.
10.01.03
Where the aggregates are moist and volume batching is adopted, allowance
shall be made for bulking in accordance with IS 2386 (Part-III). Suitable
adjustments shall be made for the variation in the weight of aggregates due to
variation in their moisture contents.
10.01.04
Water may be measured either by weight or by volume. When measured by

volume, it shall be by well calibrated conical shaped jar or vessel or from a
calibrated tank fitted to the mixer. It is very important to maintain the water
cement ratio constant at its correct value. For the correct determination of
amount of water to be added in the concrete mix, to maintain the water
cement ratio constant, the amount of moisture content in both coarse and fine
aggregates shall be taken into consideration, be as frequently as possible.
The frequency for a given job being determined by the Consultant according
to weather conditions.
10.01.05
Any solid admixture, to be added, shall be measured by weight, but liquid or

semi-liquid admixture may be measured by weight or volume.
11.00.00
TRANSPORTATION OF CONCRETE
11.00.01
Concrete shall be handled and conveyed as rapidly as practicable, from the

place of mixing to the place of final laying, by approved means, before the

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initial setting of the cement starts. Concrete shall be conveyed in such a way
that there is no segregation or loss of any of the ingredients and maintaining
the required workability. If segregation does occur during transport, the
concrete shall be remixed. During very hot or cold weather, if directed by the
Consultant, concrete shall be transported in deep containers which will reduce
the rate of water loss by evaporation in hot weather and heat loss in cold
weather, at no extra cost to Owner.
11.00.02
Conveying equipment for concrete shall be mortar tight, well maintained and
thoroughly cleaned before commencement of concrete mixing. Such
equipment shall be kept free from set concrete. Chutes shall not be used for
transport of concrete without the written permission of the Consultant. The
chute in case permitted to be used shall be of such size and design as to
ensure practically continuous flow. Slope of the chute shall be so adjusted
that the concrete flow without the use of an excessive quantity of water and
without segregation of its ingredients. The delivery end of the chute shall be
as close as possible to the point of deposit.
11.00.03
Concrete may be conveyed and placed by mechanically operated equipment,

e.g. pumps or pneumatic placers only with the written permission of the
Consultant, who shall also review the entire scheme for which comprehensive
details shall be furnished by the Contractor.
11.00.04
All equipment used for mixing, transporting and placing of concrete shall be
maintained in clean condition. All pans, buckets, hoppers, chutes, pipe lines
and other equipments shall be thoroughly cleaned after each period of
placement.
12.00.00
CONCRETE PLACING
12.01.00
Final inspection and approval prior to concrete placement:
12.01.01
Before the concrete is actually placed in position, the inside of the form work
shall be inspected to see that they have been cleaned and oiled. Temporary
openings shall be provided to facilitate inspection, especially at bottom of
columns and wall forms, to permit removal of saw dust, wood shavings,
binding wire, rubbish, dirt etc., Opening shall be placed or holes drilled so that
these materials and water can be removed easily. Such openings / holes
shall be later suitably plugged.
12.01.02
The various traders shall be permitted ample time to install drainage and
plumbing lines, floor and trench drain, conduits, hangers, anchors, inserts,
sleeves, bolts, frames and other miscellaneous embedments to be cast in the
concrete as indicated on the drawing or as necessary for the proper execution
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held in the forms to prevent displacement during depositing and vibrating of

concrete.
12.01.03
Prior to concrete placement, all works shall be inspected and approved by

Consultant, and if found unsatisfactory, concrete shall not be poured until all
defects have been corrected at contractors cost. Approval by Consultant of
any and all materials and work as required herein shall not relieve contractor
from his obligations to produce sound concrete in accordance with the
drawings and specifications
12.01.04
Formwork and reinforcement shall be approved in writing by the Consultant

before concrete is placed. Concrete shall be placed only after all preparations
for casting have been approved by the Consultant and approval given to
proceed with the casting in writing on pour card to be maintained by the
Contractor for this purpose and to be submitted along with the Contractors
bills.
12.02.00
Placement
12.02.01
Concrete shall be placed and compacted in its final position before the
cement reaches the initial set and normally concrete shall be compacted in its
final position within 30 minutes of leaving the mixer.
12.02.02
Where direct placement is not possible, the Contractor shall provide suitable
arrangements such as chutes, tremie, elephant trunks, etc. to confine the
movement of concrete as directed by the Consultant. Concrete shall not be
dropped from a height or handled in a manner which may cause segregation.
12.02.03
If concrete is placed by pumping, the consistency shall be the minimum

necessary for such conveyance of concrete. Before commencement of
regular pumping, the pipeline shall be lubricated by cement mortar (1:2), and
once pumping commences, stoppages shall be avoided.
12.02.04
The placing of concrete shall be a continuous operation with no interruption in

excess of 30 minutes between the placing of continuous portions of concrete.
Concrete shall be placed in continuous horizontal layers of 150 mm or higher
thickness as directed by the Consultant and thoroughly compacted before
placing next layer. The thickness of each layer shall be such that it will be
deposited before the previous layer has stiffened. When placing concrete
through reinforcing steel, care shall be taken to prevent segregation of the
coarse aggregates.
12.02.05
Slabs, beams and similar members shall normally be poured in one operation.
In special circumstances, with the approval of the Consultant, these can be
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already hardened. Bleeding of under layer, if any, shall be effectively

removed. Moulding, throating, drip course, etc. shall be poured as shown on
the drawings or as desired by the Consultant.
12.02.06
Mass Concrete shall be poured in lifts not exceeding 1.0 m in height unless
otherwise indicated on drawings or as directed by the Consultant. Horizontal
lift shall not be more than 150 cm in thickness, according to provision of IS:
456.
12.02.07
No concrete shall be placed in wet weather or on water covered surface. Any

concrete that has been washed by heavy rain shall be entirely removed, if
there is any sign of cement and sand having been washed away from the
concrete mixture. To guard against damage which may be caused by rain,
the works shall be covered with tarpaulins immediately after the concrete has
been placed and compacted before leaving the work unattended. Any water
accumulating on the surface of the newly placed concrete shall be removed
by approved means and no further concrete shall be placed thereon until such
water is removed. To avoid flow of water over / around freshly placed
concrete, suitable drains and sumps shall be provided.
12.02.08
Concrete must be placed in its final position before it becomes too stiff to
work. On no account water shall be added after the initial mixing. Concrete
which has become stiff or has been contaminated with foreign materials and
which has not been placed within half an hour of mixing water with cement
shall be rejected.
12.02.09
For members involving vertical placing of concrete (eg. Columns, walls, etc.),
each lift shall be deposited in horizontal layer extending the full width between
shuttering and of such depth that each layer can be easily and effectively
vibrated and incorporated with the layer before by means of compaction.
12.02.10
Should any unforeseen occurrence results in a stoppage of concreting for one

hour or such other time as might allow the concrete, already placed, to begin
to set before the next batches can be placed, the Contractor shall make at his
own cost, suitable tongue, and groove construction joint, as approved by the
Consultant. Any additional reinforcement required as directed by the
Consultant shall also be provided by the Contractor at his own cost. Before
placement of new batches of concrete over that construction joint, the surface
preparation according to this specification stipulated earlier, shall be done by
the Contractor at his own cost.
12.03.00
Work in Extreme Weather Conditions:
12.03.01
During hot weather (atmospheric temperature above 40 degree centigrade) or

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concreting shall be done as per the procedures and precautions set out in
lS:7861 (Parts I and II)
12.03.02
All concrete work performed in hot weather shall be in accordance with IS

:456, except as herein modified. Admixtures may be used only when
approved by Consultant.
12.03.03
Aggregate shall be stock piled in shade and prevented from direct sun rays. In
order to maintain the normal temperature of stock piles, spraying the stock
piles with water, use of cold water available and burying, insulation, shading
and / or painting white the pipe lines and water storage tanks and
conveyances shall be adopted.
12.03.04
In order to reduce loss of mixing water, the aggregates, wooden forms,

subgrade, adjacent concrete and other moisture absorbing surfaces, shall be
well wetted prior to concreting placement and finishing shall be done as
quickly as possible.
12.03.05
Extra precautions shall be taken for the protection and curing of concrete,
Consideration shall be given to continuous water curing and protection
against high temperatures and drying hot wind for a period of at least 7 days
after concrete has set and after which normal curing procedures may be
resumed.
12.04.00
Placing concrete under water:
12.04.01
Under all ordinary conditions all foundations shall be completely de-watered

and concrete placed on the dry surface. However, when concrete placement
under water is necessary, all work shall be executed in accordance with
clause 14.2 of IS: 456
13.00.00
COMPACTION
13.00.01
After the concrete has been placed, it shall be spaded and thoroughly
compacted by approved mechanical vibrators to a maximum subsidence
without segregation and thoroughly worked around reinforcement or other
embedded fixtures into the correct form and shape. Care must be taken to
ensure that the inserts, fixtures, reinforcement and formwork are not displaced
or disturbed during placing of concrete.
13.00.02
Vibrators shall penetrate both the layer poured and the under layer to ensure
good bond and homogeneity and to prevent the formation of cold joints.
Immersion vibrators shall not be allowed to come in contact with steel
reinforcement after start of initial set. Also, they shall not be allowed to come
in contact with forms or finished surfaces.

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13.00.04
Immersion vibrators shall have a no load frequency, amplitude and

acceleration as per lS: 2505 depending upon the size of the vibrator.
Immersion vibrators shall be operated by experienced men. These vibrators
shall be immersed not more than 450 mm apart and withdrawn when air
bubbles cease to come to the surface. Such vibrators shall in no case be used
to push concrete inside the forms and vibrators shall be withdrawn slowly.
13.00.05
Whenever vibration has to be applied externally, the design of formwork and

the disposition of vibrators shall receive special consideration to ensure
efficient compaction and to avoid surface blemishes. Surface vibrators and
form attached vibrator shall not be permitted under normal conditions. Their
use shall require written approval of the Consultant.
14.00.00
PROTECTION AND CURING OF CONCRETE
14.01.00
Protection:
14.01.01
Newly placed concrete shall be protected by approved means from rain, sun
and wind. Concrete placed below ground level, shall be protected from falling
earth, during and after placing. Concrete placed in ground Containing any
deleterious substances, shall be kept free from contact with such ground or
with water draining from such ground, during placing of concrete and for a
period of at least three days or as otherwise instructed by the Consultant.
14.01.02
The ground water around newly poured concrete shall be kept down to an
approved level by pumping or other approved means of drainage. Adequate
steps shall be taken to prevent floatation or flooding. Steps, as approved by
the Consultant, shall be taken to protect immature concrete from damage by
debris, excessive loading, vibration, abrasion, mixing with earth or other
deleterious materials, etc. that may impair the strength and durability of the
concrete.
14.00.00
PROTECTION AND CURING OF CONCRETE
14.02.00
Curing:
14.02.01
As soon as the concrete has hardened sufficiently, it shall be kept in a damp

or wet condition by ponding or by covering with a layer of sacking, canvas,
hessian or similar materials and kept continuously wet for at least seven days
after final setting. This period may be extended, at the discretion of the
Consultant, upto fourteen days. Curing of horizontal surfaces exposed to
drying winds shall begin immediately after the concrete has hardened.
Concrete slabs and floors shall be cured for the periods mentioned above by
flooding with water of minimum 25 mm depth.

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14.02.02
Quantity of water applied shall be such as to prevent erosion of freshly placed

concrete.
14.02.03
Approved curing compounds may be used in lieu of moist-curing with the

permission of the Consultant. However, such permission may be granted only
in specific cases. Such compounds shall be applied to all exposed surfaces of
the concrete, as soon as possible after the concrete has set. Curing
compounds shall be liquid type while pigmented, conforming to U.S. Bureau
of Reclamation Specification. No curing compound shall be used on surface
where future blending with concrete, water or acid proof membrane or
painting is specified.
15.00.00
REPAIRING AND FINISHING OF CONCRETE SURFACES
15.01.00
Inspection and repair of concrete surfaces:
15.01.01
Immediately after the shuttering is removed; the surface of concrete shall be

inspected very carefully for all defects. Consultant who may permit patching of
the defective areas or else reject the concrete unit either partially or entirely.
15.01.02
Holes left by form bolts etc., shall be filled up and made good with mortar
composed of one part of cement to one and half parts of sand passing
through 2.36 mm IS sieve after removing any loose stones adhering to the
concrete. Mortar filling shall be struck off flush at the face of the concrete.
Concrete surface shall be finished as described under the particular item of
work
15.01.03
Superficial honey combed surfaces and rough patches shall be similarly made
good immediately after removal of shuttering, in the presence of Consultant
and superficiant water and air holes shall be filled in. The mortar shall be well
worked into the surface with wooden float. Excess water shall be avoided.
Unless instructed otherwise by Consultant, the surface of the exposed
concrete placed against shuttering shall be rubbed down immediately on
removal of shuttering to remove fine or other irregularities, care being taken to
avoid damaging the surfaces. Surface irregularities shall be removed by
grinding.
15.01.04
If reinforcement is exposed or the honey combing occurs at vulnerable

position e.g. ends of beams or columns, it may be necessary to cut out the
member completely or in part and reconstruct. The decision of Consultant
shall be final in this regard. Rejected concrete shall be removed and replaced
by Contractor at no additional expense.

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15.01.05
If only patching is necessary, the defective concrete shall be cut out till solid
concrete is reached (or to a minimum depth of 25 mm), the edges being cut
perpendicular to the affected surface or with a small under cut if possible,
anchors, tees or dowels shall be provided in slots whenever necessary to
attach the new concrete securely in place. An area extending several
centimeters beyond the edges and the surfaces of the prepared voids shall be
saturated with water for 24 hours immediately before the patching material is
placed.
Small size holes having surface dimensions about equal to the depth of the
hole, holes left after removal of form bolts, grout insert holes and slots cut for
repair of cracks etc., shall be repaired as follows:
a) The hole to be patched shall be roughened and thoroughly soaked with clean
water until absorption stops.
b) A 5 mm thick layer of grout of equal parts of cement and sand shall be well
brushed into the surface to be patched followed immediately by the patching
concrete which shall be well consolidated with a wooden float and left slightly
proud of the surrounding surface. The concrete patch shall be built up in
10mm thick layers. After an hour or more, depending upon weather
conditions, it shall be worked off flush with a wooden float and a smooth finish
obtained by wiping with hessian. Steel trowel shall not be used for this
purpose. The mix for patching shall be of the same materials and in the same
proportions as that used in the concrete being repaired, although some
reduction in the maximum size of the coarse aggregates may be necessary
and the mix shall be kept as dry as possible.
c) Mortar filling by air pressure (guniting) shall be used for repair of areas too
large and / or too shallow for patching with mortar. Patched surfaces shall be
given a final treatment to match the colour and texture of the surrounding
concrete. White cement shall be substituted for ordinary cement, if so
directed by Consultant, to match the shade of the patch with the original
concrete.
15.01.06
Curing of Patched Work : The patched area shall be covered immediately with
an approved non-staining water saturated material such as gunny bags, which
shall be kept continuously wet and protected against sun and wind for a
period of 24 hours. Thereafter, the patched area shall be kept wet
continuously by a fine spary of sprinkling water for not less than 10 days.
15.01.07
Approval by Consultant: All materials, procedures and operations used in the

repair of concrete and also the finished repair work shall be subject to the
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shall be sound, free from shrinkage cracks after the fillings have been cured
and dried.
15.01.08
Use of bonding agent: The use of epoxy for bonding fresh concrete used for
repairs will be permitted upon written approval of Consultant. Bonding agents
shall be applied in strict accordance with the instruction of the manufacturer.
15.02.00
Finish for formed and un-formed surfaces
15.02.01
The type of finish for formed concrete surfaces shall be as follows, unless
otherwise specified by the Consultant
a. For surfaces against which backfill or concrete is to be placed, no
treatment is required except repair of defective areas.
b. For surfaces below grade, which will receive waterproofing treatment, the
concrete shall be free of surface irregularities which would interfere with
proper application of the water proofing materials which is specified for
use.
15.02.02
The type of finish for un-formed concrete surfaces shall be as follows, unless
otherwise specified by the Consultant
a. Unless specified, surfaces which will be exposed when the structure is in
service shall receive no special finish, except repair of damaged or defective
concrete, removal of fins and abrupt irregularities, filling of holes left by form
ties and rods and clean up of loose or adhering debris.
b. Surfaces which will be exposed to the weather and which would normally be
leveled, shall be sloped for drainage, Unless the drawing specify a horizontal
surface or shows the slope required, the top of narrow surfaces such as
staircase treads, walls, curbs and parapets shall be sloped across the width
approx. as 1 in 30. Broader surfaces such as walkways, roads, parking areas
and platforms shall be sloped about 1 in 50. Surfaces that will be covered by
backfill or concrete, sub floors to be covered with concrete topping, terrazzo
or quarry tile and similar surfaces shall be smooth, screeded and leveled to
produce even surfaces. Surface irregularities shall not exceed 6mm.
Surfaces which will not be covered by backfill, concrete or tile topping such as
outside decks, floors of galleries and sumps, parapets, gutters, sidewalks,
floors and slabs shall be consolidated, screeded and floated.
c. Excess water and laitance shall be removed before final finishing. Floating
may be done with hand or power tools and started as soon as the screeded
surface has attained a stiffness to permit finishing operations and these shall
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from screed marks or other imperfections. Joints and edges shall be tooled
as called for on the drawings or as directed by Consultant.
15.03.00
Standard Finish for Exposed Concrete:
15.03.01
Exposed concrete shall mean any concrete other than floors or slabs exposed
to view upon completion of the job. Unless otherwise specified on the
drawings, the standard finish for exposed concrete shall be of smooth finish.
15.03.02
A smooth finish shall be obtained with the use of forms having smooth and
even surfaces and edges. Panels and form linings shall be of uniform size and
be as large as practicable and installed with closed joints. Upon removal of
forms, the joint marks shall be smoothened off and all blemishes, projections
etc. removed leaving the surfaces reasonably smooth and unmarred.
15.04.00
Integral Cement Concrete Finish:
15.04.01
When specified on the drawings, an integral cement concrete finish of

specified thickness for floors and slabs shall be applied either monolithic or
bonded, as specified in the drawings and as per IS :2571. The surface shall
be compacted and then floated with a wooden float or power floating machine.
The surface shall be tested with a straight edge and any high and low spots
eliminated. Floating or toweling of the finish shall be permitted only after all
surface water has evaporated. Dry cement or a mixture of dry cement and
sand shall not be sprinkled directly on the surface of the cement finish to
absorb moisture or to stiffen the mix.
15.05.00
Rubbed Finish:
15.05.01
A rubbed finish shall be provided only on exposed concrete surfaces as

specified on the drawings. Upon removal of forms, all fins and other
projections on the surfaces shall be carefully removed, off sets leveled and
voids and / or damaged sections immediately saturated with water and
repaired by filling with concrete or mortar of the same composition as was
used in the surfaces. The surfaces shall then be thoroughly wetted and
rubbed with carborundum or other abrasive. Cement mortar may be used in
the rubbing, but the finished surfaces shall not be brush coated with either
cement or grout after rubbing. The finished surfaces shall present a uniform
and smooth appearance.
16.00.00
JOINTS IN CONCRETE
16.00.01
Joints including joint filler materials, water bars, resilient pads type vibration
damping material in and around the sides of concrete works, etc. shall be
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necessary or/and specified, joints shall be made water tight by use of water
stops.
16.01.00
Classification of joints:
16.01.01
From the point of view of utility the joints as provided may be classified as
below:
a) Construction Joints: Construction joints are produced by placing fresh
concrete against surface of hardened concrete. Construction joints are
generally, but not necessarily, vertical or horizontal. Treatment of construction
joints shall be as per clause 6.05.00.
b) Contraction Joints: These are provided to eliminate tensile stresses due to
shrinkage and are commonly used where temperature variations are small
and where there is no likelihood of expansion, such as spaces below water
and earth levels & unexposed to atmosphere. At contraction joints, the
reinforcement is discontinued and bond is not allowed to develop between the
joint faces, thereby introducing a structural discontinuity. A contraction joint
also serves as a construction joint so far as break in the pouring of concrete is
concerned.
c) Expansion Joints: These are provided either to completely eliminate or to
significantly reduce compressive stresses in concrete that would otherwise
result from thermal expansion and might crush, buckle or crack, part of the
structure. Expansion joints serve the purpose of contraction and also
construction joints.
d) Control Joints: At places where cracking is inevitable, places of weakness are
introduced by the provision of control joints so that the cracking takes place
along these joints instead of allowing it to develop in a haphazard manner.
e) Separation Joints: The places where the expansion of the structure is not
expected but they are required to be kept structurally separate so that
stresses, vibrations, etc. are not transferred, a separation joint should be
provided. Like expansion joint, a gaps is provided in separation joint also, but
this is not expected to be used up by the expansion of members. In case, no
gap is required, the separation joint can be obtained by using an approved
alkathene sheet stuck on the surface against which concrete shall be placed.
f) Settlement Joints: Structures, which are likely to settle with respect to the
adjacent structures, shall be separated by a settlement joint so that the
adverse effects of differential settlement are obviated. It is like an expansion
joint but with a different sealing arrangement.

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16.02.00
Joint Filler
16.02.01
Bitumen Board: The bitumen impregnated fibre board; a preformed material

shall be used as joint filler which shall fill space between the concrete
surfaces at the joints. The minimum thickness of board shall be 12mm and the
material shall conform to IS : 1838.
16.02.02
Expanded Polystyrene: The expanded polystyrene slab shall be of fire

retarding grade (type-2) conforming to IS: 4671. Density of material shall not
be less than 25kg/cu.m.
16.02.03
Installation: The bitumen impregnated fibre board may be secured to vertical

concrete by nails in the first placed concrete. The joint filler shall be coated on
both faces with coal-tar pitch conforming to lS:216 or bitumen of suitable
grade conforming to IS:73 or lS:702.
16.03.00
Water Stops/ Water bars
16.03.01
Water stops shall be provided at the joints as a continuous diaphragm to

contain the filler material and/or to exclude passage of water or any other
material into or out of the structure.
16.03.02
The Water stops shall be either metallic like Copper, or nonmetallic like P.V.C.
The material is to be procured from reputed manufacturers having proven
records of satisfactory supply of Water Stops of similar make and shape for
other jobs. Only PVC water stop shall be used, unless, otherwise, specifically
approved by the Consultant.
16.03.03
Non-metallic Water Stop

a) These will be normally in P.V.C. and can be of shape having any combination
of the following features
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
Plain
Central Bulb
Dumb-bell or flattened ends
Ribbed and Corrugated Wings
V-shaped.
Kicker type (Externally placed)
b) Water bars shall generally meet the stipulations of IS:12200. The minimum
thickness of P.V.C. Water Stops shall be 6 mm and the minimum width 225
mm unless otherwise specified. The actual size and shape will be as shown
on drawings and/or as directed by the Consultant. The material should be of
good quality Polyvinyl Chloride, highly resistant to tearing, abrasion and
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corrosion as well as to chemicals likely to come in contact with during use.

The performance requirements shall generally be as follows.
Sp. Gr.
Shore
Hardness
Tensile Strength
Maximum safe continuous Temperature
Ultimate Elongation
Tear Resistance
Stiffness in flexure
Accelerated extraction
Tensile strength
Ultimate elongation
Water absorption in7 days
Effect of Alkali (7 days)
Weight increase
Weight decrease
Hardness change
Effect of Alkali (28 days)
Weight increase
Weight decrease
Dimension change
16.03.04
1.3 to 1.4
60A to 80A
110 kgf/cm2 mm
70C
Not less than 300%
45 kgf/cm2 mm
25kgf/cm2 mm
110 kgf/cm2
250%
5% (max)
0.25% max.
0.10% max
n5
0.40% max.
0.30% max
1%
Installation
a) Water stops shall not have any longitudinal joints and shall be procured and
installed in largest practicable lengths having a minimum number of
transverse joints. The jointing procedure shall be as per the manufacturers
recommendations and shall be reviewed and approved by the Consultant.
Suitable field splicing kit including heater shall be used for this purpose. The
edges shall be neatly crimped and bent to ensure proper bond with the
concrete.
b) As Non-metallic Water Stops can be easily handled in very large lengths
unlike metal strips, transverse joints will be allowed only under unavoidable
circumstances and with the specific approval of the Consultant. The method
of forming these joints, laps, etc. shall be as specified by the Manufacturer
and/ or approved by the Consultant, taking particular care to match the centre
and the edges accurately.
c) Particular care shall be taken for the correct positioning of the waterstops to
prevent any faulty installation which may result in joint leakage. Adequate
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and to ensure their proper embedment in the concrete. The symmetrical

halves of the water stops shall be equally divided between the concrete pours
adjacent to the joints.
d) Maximum density and imperviousness of the concrete shall be ensured by
thoroughly working in the vicinity of joints. However, particular care should be
exercised in use of vibrators in the proximity of joints to avoid dislodging of the
water stops.
e) Splices: Splices in the continuity of intersections of runs of water stops shall
be jointed as per manufacturers stipulations depending on the type of
waterstops used. In case of a cross section, overlapping must not be done
but, instead factory made cross joint should be used. It is essential that the
material is not damaged during the splicing operation and that the continuity
of the entire water stops across the section be maintained.
f) Inspection: All waterstops installations shall be subject to inspection and
approval by the Consultant, before concreting operations, encasing
waterstops, are performed.
16.04.00
Sealing Compound
16.04.01
Bitumen Sealing Compound

The bitumen sealing compound shall be from approved manufacturer and
shall conform to the requirements of lS:1834. For joints in concrete lining on
canals/reservoirs, sealing compound conforming to lS:5256 shall be used.
16.04.02
Polysulphide Sealing Compound:

This shall be two-part polysulphide sealant and shall be from approved
manufacturer, conforming to lS: 12118. Materials shall consist of polysulphide
polymer and a curing agent. Gun grade material shall be used unless
otherwise specified. The application of the sealant shall be strictly followed as
per manufacturers guidelines.
16.04.03
Installation: When directed, the gap in joints shall be thoroughly cleaned and
sealing compound laid as per manufacturers specification and approved
drawings. Primer shall be applied wherever required. For reservoir & canal
lining, procedure as stipulated under clause 9.0 of lS: 5256 shall be followed.
16.05.00
Metal Cover Strips
16.05.01
Metal cover strips shall be made from aluminium or mild steel sections as
shown on drawings. The minimum thickness of aluminium strips shall be 3
mm and that of mild steel 6 mm. Aluminium alloy strip shall be corrosion
resistant grade 31000 as per IS:737. Mild steel shall conform to lS: 2062.

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16.05.02
Installation: The metal Cover strips shall be pinned (using stainless steel) at
one end and slotted at the other end. Exposed surface of mild steel shall be
painted with two coats of approved anti-corrosive paint (as per lS:2074)
and/or bituminous paint. Welding of Aluminium shall be in accordance with IS:
2812.
17.00.00
CEMENT ADDITIVES/ADMIXTURES IN CONCRETE
17.00.01
The admixtures shall conform to IS:9103 and shall be of proven make and
from a reputed manufacturer. In addition, for plasticizer-cum-water proofing
compound, materials shall meet the permeability requirements as per lS:2645.
Similarly for plasticizer-cum retarder admixture material shall satisfy the
setting time requirements of retarder and other properties of plasticizer as per
IS:9103
17.00.02
Admixture may be used in concrete only with the approval of Consultant

based upon evidence that, with the passage of time neither the compressive
strength nor its durability reduced. When admixtures are used, the designed
concrete mix shall be done with the admixture. Admixtures shall be used as
per manufacturers instructions and in the manner and with the control
specified by Consultant-.
17.00.03
Calcium Chloride: Calcium chloride shall not be used for accelerating set of
the cement for any concrete containing reinforcement or embedded steel
parts. When calcium chloride is permitted to be used, such as in mass
concrete works, it shall be dissolved in water and added to the mixing water in
an amount not to exceed 1.5 percent of the weight of cement in each batch of
concrete.
17.00.04
Admixtures in concrete for promoting workability, improving strength,

entraining air or for similar purposes may be used only after the written
permission from the Consultant, is obtained. Addition of admixtures shall not
reduce the specified strength or durability of concrete in any case.
17.00.05
The Contractor shall furnish all labour and equipment to place and mix water
proofing cement additive and cement plasticiser in concrete of any grade and
cement mortar. Thereafter, he shall carry out the work as specified earlier in
relevant clauses of this specification for concrete and hence complete the
work as indicated on the drawing and as per the specification listed
hereunder.
17.01.00
Classification of admixtures:

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17.01.01
Admixture can be classified as under:

a) Air Entraining Agents: Where specified and approved by Consultant,
neutralized vinsol resin or any other approved air entraining agent may be
used to produce the specified amount of air in the concrete mix and these
agents shall conform to the requirements of ASTM standard 6.260. Air
entraining admixtures for concrete. The recommended total air content of the
concrete is 4% (+/-) 1%. The method of measuring air content shall be as per
IS: 1199.
b) Retarding Admixtures:
Where specified and approved by Consultant,
retarding agents shall be added to the concrete mix in quantities specified by
Consultant.
c) Water Reducing Admixtures: Where specified and approved by Consultant,
water reducing lignosulfonate mixture shall be added in quantities specified by
Consultant. The admixtures shall be added in the form of solution.
d) Water Proofing Agents: Where specified and approved by Consultant,
chloride and sulphate free water proofing agents shall be added in quantities
specified by Consultant. Water proof cement additive shall conform to lS:2645
and shall be of proven make and from a reputed manufacturer
e) Other Admixtures: Consultant may at his discretion, instruct contractor to use
any other admixture in the concrete.
17.02.00
Admixtures/water proofing additive shall be used at the rate specified by the

manufacturer or as indicated on the drawings and shall be mixed with water,
as required by the Consultant.
18.00.00
GROUTING
18.00.01
One of the following types of grouts shall be used unless specifically

mentioned in the drawings:
a) Ready mixed non-shrink cementitious grout.
b) Cement-Sand Grout: The proportion of cement to sand shall generally be
1:2, unless otherwise specified.
c) Cement Aggregate Grout: The approximate proportions of Cement, sand
and coarse aggregate shall be 1:1.25:2, with a maximum size of aggregate
as 10 mm. This mix shall generally be used for grout thickness above 40
mm for dry pack application.

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18.00.02
Grouting under base plates and foundation pockets shall be done as

indicated in the drawings, or as directed by Consultant. The contact area
between the grout and base plate shall not be less than 80%
18.00.02
Grouting the pockets/holes in concrete: Depending upon the size of the

pockets/holes in the concrete, the mix of grout shall be either of concrete or of
cement sand mortars. Normally the grade of such concrete/mortar shall be
M-30 unless specified otherwise. In filling the holes of foundation bolts and
expanding admixture of approved type shall be used as per manufacturers
specification.
18.00.03
Anchor bolts, anchor bolt holes and bottom of equipment and column base
plates shall be cleaned of all oil, grease, dirt and loose material. The use of
hot, strong, caustic solution for this purpose will be permitted.
18.00.04
Prior to grouting, the hardened concrete surfaces to be grouted, shall be

saturated with water. Water in anchor bolt holes shall be removed before
grouting is started.
18.01.00
Mixing
18.01.01
Depending upon the ease of placement and method of application, there shall
be following three grout consistencies.
a) Fluid Mix: This grout mix shall be suitable for application with low pressure
grouting equipment or self low pressure grouting equipment or self flowing
and suitable for grouting of pockets/blackouts, etc.
b) Plastic Mix: This grout mix shall be suitable for application with trowel or rod.
c) Stiff Mix: This grout mix shall be suitable for dry-pack application. The
consistency should allow pressurising into firm hard ball without cracking.
18.01.02
The proportions of grout shall be such as to produce a flowable mixture

consistent with minimum water content and shrinkage. The grout proportions
shall be limited as follows:
Consistency
Fluid mix
Plastic
Stiff mix.
Grout thickness
Mix. proportions
Under 25mm
One part portland cement to one

part sand.
25mm and over but One part portland cement to 2
less than 50mm
parts of sand.
50mm and over
One part portland cement to 3
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W/C Ratio
(Max)
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0.5
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18.01.03
Plasticiser may be added to increase workability, wherever required with the

approval of Consultant.
18.01.04
Sand for general grouting purposes, shall be graded within the following limits:
Passing IS sieve 2.36 mm
Passing IS sieve 1.18mm
Passing IS sieve 300 micron
above
Passing IS sieve 150 micron
above
95 to 100%
65 to 95%
10 to 30%
3 to 10%
i) Sand for fluid grouts shall have the fine material passing the 300 and 150
micron sieves at the upper limits specified above.
ii) Sand for stiff grouts, shall meet the usual grading specifications and concrete.
18.02.00
Placing
18.02.01
Surface to be grouted shall be thoroughly roughened and cleaned of all

foreign matter and laitance. The blockouts, bolt holes etc. which have to be
grouted, shall be cleaned thoroughly by use of compressed air just prior to
taking up the grouting operation.
18.02.02
Grout shall then be prepared by mixing this admixture with water as per
manufactuerers recommendations. Any grout which has been mixed for a
period longer than half an hour shall not be used on the work.
18.02.03
Grouting through holes in base plate shall be by pressure grouting.

Immediately after preparation, grout shall be poured into the blockouts,
through the holes provided for, this purpose in the base plate, by using special
equipment for pressure grouting. It shall be ensured by rodding and by
tapping of bolts that the blockout is completely filled without leaving any voids.
The pouring shall cease as soon as each hole is filled and any excess grout
found on the surface of the concrete foundation shall be completely removed
and the surface dried.
18.02.04
Grouting, once commenced, shall be done continuously. Grout shall be

worked from one end to the other (to prevent air entrapment) and until the
grout oozes out through the grout holes provided in the base plates. Grouting,
shall be done quickly and continuously to prevent segregation, bleeding and
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18.02.05
In case of stiff mix, the space between the top surface of foundation concrete
and the underside of the base plate shall be dry packed by firmly pressing or
ramming into place against fixed supports.
18.02.06
When it is clear that the entire base has been properly filled, the grout outside
the base plate shall be lightly rammed to ensure compaction below the edges.
Shims provided for the alignment of base plates shall be removed not less
than 7 days after the grouting has been executed. The resulting cavities shall
be made good with the same grade of grout as has been used for grouting
under the rest of the base plate.
18.03.00
Curing:
18.03.01
The work shall be cured for a period of at least 7 days commencing 24 hours
after the completion of the grouting. The curing shall be done by covering the
surface with wet gunny bags and flooding.
19.00.00
PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS
19.00.01
Precast concrete elements such as columns, fencing posts, door and window
frames, lintels, chajjas, copings, sills, shelves, cover slabs, louvers etc., shall
be of grade of mix as specified in the drawings. Concrete for Precast concrete
shall comply with IS : 456.
19.00.02
Precast concrete elements shall be cast in forms or moulds. The forms /

mould shall be of fiber glass or of steel sections for better finish. Provision
shall be made in the forms and moulds to accommodate fixing devices such
as nibs, clips, hooks, bolts and forming of notches and holes.
19.00.03
Elements shall be cast on suitable bed or platform with firm foundation and
free from wind. The contractor may precast the units on cement or steel
platform which shall be adequately oiled provided the surface finish is of the
same standard as obtained in the forms. Each unit shall be cast in one
operation. Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of the level or
shape of the bed or platform
19.00.05
Precast elements shall have a dense surface finish showing no coarse

aggregate and shall have no cracks, crevices or other defects that would
interfere with the proper placing of the units. All angles of the precast units
with the exception of the angles resulting from the splayed or chamfered faces
shall be true right angles. The arises shall be clean and sharp except those
specified or shown to be rounded. The wearing surface shall be true to the
lines. On being fractured, the interior of the units should present a clean
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19.01.00
Marking, Curing & Lifting:
19.01.01
If so required, Pre-cast units shall be clearly marked with identification name,

the top of member and its location and orientation in the structure. The
reinforced side of the units shall be distinctly marked.
19.01.01
After having been cast in the mould or form, the concrete shall be adequately
protected during setting in the first stages of hardening from shocks and from
harmful effects of frost, sunshine, drying winds and cold.
19.01.02
All precast work shall be cured for at least 7 days after casting and during that
period each units shall be kept constantly watered or preferably by completely
immersed in water if the size of unit so permits.
19.01.03
No precast unit shall be lifted until the concrete reaches a strength of at least
twice the stress to which the concrete may be subjected at the time of lifting.
The precast articles shall be matured for 28 days before erection or being built
in so that the concrete shall have sufficient strength to prevent damage to
units when first handled
19.01.04
Precast units shall be stored, transported and placed in position in such a

manner that they will not be overstressed or damaged. The lifting and
removal of precast units shall be undertaken without causing shocks, vibration
or under bending stresses to or in the units. Before lifting and removal takes
place, contractor shall satisfy Consultant or his representative that the
methods he proposes to adopt for these operations will not over stress or
otherwise affect seriously the strength of the precast units.
20.00.00
SAMPLING, TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
20.01.00
General
20.01.01
Concrete cubes for works tests shall be cured under laboratory conditions,
except when in the opinion of the Consultant, extreme weather conditions
prevail at which time, these may require curing under job conditions.
20.01.02
For the purposes of statistical analysis, any substandard cube result, which in
the opinion of the Consultant, is due to improper sampling, moulding or testing
shall be discarded and a dummy
result shall be substituted. The value of a dummy result shall be equivalent to
the average value of the cubes from the same grade of concrete tested
immediately before and after the discarded result. The number of such
substandard cubes shall not exceed 5%.

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20.01.03
If the strength of the laboratory controlled cubes, for any portion of the
concrete work, falls below the compressive strength specified, the Consultant
shall have the right to order a change in the proportions or the water content
for the remaining portion of the structure.
20.01.04
If the strength of the works cured test cubes falls below the specified
strength, the Consultant shall have the right to require provisions for
temperature and moisture control during the period of curing as necessary to
secure the required strength, and may require retests in accordance with the
standard method of securing, preparing and testing specimens from
hardened concrete for compressive and flexural strengths, or load tests to be
made on the portion of the building so affected. All such tests shall be made
at the Contractors expense.
20.01.05
Unacceptable concrete work shall be dismantled by the Contractor and

replaced by fresh work, meeting the specification requirements. In the course
of dismantling, if any damage is done to the embedded items or adjacent
structures, the same shall be made good, by the Contractor, to the
satisfaction of the Consultant, at no extra cost.
20.01.06
Only as a very special case and that too in non-critical areas, the Consultant
may accept concrete work which is marginally unacceptable as per the criteria
laid down in lS:456. For such accepted work, payment shall be made at a
reduced rate prorata to the concrete cube strength obtained, against that
stipulated.
20.01.07
If directed by Consultant, Ultrasonic tests on structures to ascertain the quality

and grade of concreting shall be carried out. Contractor shall arrange for the
specialised agency for conducting the test at his cost. The Contractor shall
provide all the necessary facilities and arrangement for conducting the test at
site in terms of access, scaffolding etc. In case of any defects, the Contractor
shall rectify the same as directed by the Consultant. Rebound hammer test
shall be carried out for ascertaining the quality of concrete work, as directed
by the Consultant.
20.01.08
Optional Tests:
a) Consultant, if desires, may order for tests to be carried out on cement,
sand, coarse aggregate, water etc., in accordance with the relevant Indian
Standards.
b) Tests on cement will be carried out by a reputed and recognised
institutions and shall include (I) fineness test, (ii) test for normal
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compressive strength, (vi) test for heat of hydration (by experiment and by
calculations) in accordance with IS :269.
c) Tests on sand shall included (i) sieve test, (ii) test for organic impurities,
(iii) decantation test for determining clay and silt content, (iv) specific
gravity test, (v) test for unit weight and bulkage factor, (vi) test for sieve
analysis and fineness modulus.
d) Tests on coarse aggregate shall include (i) sieve analysis, (ii) specific
gravity and unit weight of dry, loose and rodded aggregate, (iii) soundness
and alkali aggregate reactivity, (iv) petrography examination, (v)
deleterious materials and organic impurities, (vi) test for aggregate
crushing value.
20.02.00
Sampling of Concrete
20.02.01
Samples from fresh concrete shall be taken according to lS: 1199 and tested
as per IS: 516.
20.02.02
Normally only compressive test shall be performed but the Consultant may
require other tests to be performed in accordance with lS: 516.
20.02.03
Trial Mix & mix design: At least four trial mixes shall be made with minimum 6
test cubes for each mix.
20.02.04
Works Tests:
The minimum frequency of sampling of concrete of each grade shall be
according to clause 15.2.2 of lS:456. However, after getting continuous
satisfactory results and in the case of voluminous concrete works, the
Consultant may at his discretion reduce the frequency of sampling as
follows.
a) For each grade of concrete, and for each 8 hours (shift) of work or part
thereof, at least one sample consisting of six specimens shall be taken
from each 150 cum. of concrete or part thereof, 3 specimens shall be
tested at 7 days and remaining 3 shall be tested at 28 days. However, in
all cases, the 28 days compressive strength shall alone be the criterion for
acceptance or rejection.
b) To control the consistency of concrete from every mixing, slump tests and
compaction factor tests in accordance with lS: 1199 shall be carried out by
the Contractor every two hours or as directed by the Consultant. Slumps
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c) The strength of sample shall be the average of the strength of three

specimens. The individual variation should not be more than 15% of the
average.
20.03.00
Acceptance Criteria
20.03.01
The acceptance criteria of concrete shall be in accordance with clause no.16

of IS-456. However, in exceptional circumstances, the Consultant may at his
discretion, accept a concrete of lower strength than that specified at reduced
rates.
20.03.02
In case of doubt regarding the grade of concrete used or results of cube

strength are observed to be lower than the designed strength as per
specifications at 28 days, compressive strength test of concrete based on
core test, ultrasonic test and / or load test shall be carried out by the digital
ultrasonic concrete tester by an approved agency as directed
by the
Consultant all at the cost of the contractor.
20.03.03
Core Test:
a) The points from which cores are to be taken and the number of cores
required, shall be at the discretion of the Consultant and shall be
representative of the whole of concrete concerned. In no case, however,
shall fewer than three cores be tested. Cores shall be prepared and
tested as described in IS : 516-1959.
b) Concrete in the member represented by a core test shall be considered
acceptable if the average equivalent cube strength of the cores is equal to
at least 85% of the cube strength of the grade of concrete specified for the
corresponding age and no individual core has strength less than 75%.
c) In case the core test results do no satisfy the requirements as above or
where such tests have not been done, load test may be resorted to.
20.03.04
Other non-destructive test such as ultrasonic sound methods may be

adopted, in which case the acceptance criteria shall be agreed upon between
the Consultant and the contractor and the test shall be done under expert
guidance.
20.03.05
In case these tests do not satisfy the requirements, the consultant will be at
liberty to reject the concrete, and the contractor, at his own cost, has to
dismantle and redo the same or carry out such remedial measures as
approved by the consultant.

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21.00.00
APPLICATION OF LIVE LOAD

The designated live load shall be allowed on any structure only after 28 days,
after proper curing is carried out on the last concrete poured in structure.

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RD-05: MASONRY AND ALLIED WORKS

1.00.00
SCOPE
This section of the specification covers, furnishing, installation including
handling, transporting, batching, mixing. laying, scaffolding, centering,
shuttering, finishing, curing, protection and repairing till handing over of brick
masonry and allied works including DPC and plinth protection.
2.00.00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.01.00
The Contractor shall furnish all skilled and unskilled labour, plant, equipment,
scaffolding, materials, etc. required for complete execution of the work in
accordance with the drawings and as described herein and/or as directed by
the Consultant.
2.02.00
All workmanship shall be in accordance with the latest standards and best
possible practice. Masonry work shall be true to line & level as shown on
drawings. All such masonry shall be tightly built against structural members
and bonded with dowels, anchors, inserts, etc. as shown on the drawings.
2.03.00
The Contractor shall carryout all works for setting out the building lines,
locating the co-ordinates and establishing the reduced levels (RLs) on the
basis of reference grid lines and bench mark, which shall be furnished by the
Owner, at one or more locations.
2.04.00
Any approval, instructions permission, checking, review, etc. whatsoever by

the Consultant shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility and
obligation regarding adequacy, correctness, completeness, safety, strength,
quality, workmanship, etc.
3.00.00
CODES AND STANDARDS
3.01.00
All applicable standards, acts and codes of practice referred to shall be the
latest editions including all applicable official amendments and revisions. A
complete set of all these documents shall generally be available at site, with
the Contractor.
3.02.00
In case of conflict between this specification and those (IS Standards, Codes
etc.) referred to in clause 3.03.00 the former shall prevail.
3.03.00
Some of the applicable Indian standards, Codes, etc. are referred to here
below:

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IS: 516
IS: 702
IS: 1077
IS: 1200 (Part 3)
1959
1988
1992
1976
IS: 1200 (Part 4) 1976

IS: 1200 (Part 8) 1974
IS : 2116
IS:2212
IS:2250
IS: 2386 (Part 1)
1980
1991
1981
1963
IS: 2386 (Part 2) 1963

IS: 2691
IS 3025 (Part
15)
1988
1984
IS:3414
1968
IS: 3495 (Part 1) 1992
IS: 3495 (Part 2) 1992
IS: 3495 (Part 3) 1992
IS: 3495 (Part 4) 1992
IS:3696 (Part 1) 1987
IS:3696 (Part 2) 1991
IS: 4031 (Part 5) 1998
IS: 4031 (Part 7) 1998
IS:4130
IS:4326
1991
1993
SP : 20
SP: 25
1991
1984

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Method of strength test for concrete

Specification for industrial bitumen
Specification for Common burnt clay bricks
works - Brickwork
works Stone masonry
works Demolition & dismantling
Specification for sand for masonry mortars
Code of practice for brick work
Code of practice for preparation and use of masonry mortar
Methods of test for aggregate for concrete Particle size &
shape
Methods of test for aggregate for concrete Estimation of
deleterious materials and organic impurities
Specification for burnt clay facing work
water & waste water Total residue (totals solids dissolved
and suspended)
Design and installation of joint in buildings
Method of tests for burnt clay building bricks
Determination of compressive strength
Determination of water absorption
Determination of efflorescence
Determination of warpage
Safety code for scaffolds and ladders - Scaffolding
Safety code for scaffolds and ladders - Ladders
Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cements Determination of initial and final setting time
Methods of physical tests for hydraulic cements Determination of compressive strength of masonry cement
Safety code during demolition of buildings
Code of practice for earth quake resistant design and
construction of buildings
Hand book on masonry design & construction
Handbook on causes and prevention of cracks in buildings
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4.00.00
BRICK MASONRY
4.01.00
Materials
4.01.01
FLY ASH BRICKS

General requirements:
Fly ash bricks for masonry walls and other locations shall be machine
moulded and made from suitable mix of Fly ash / Quarry dust / Gypsum / lime
/ cement. They shall have regular and uniform size and colour, sharp straight
and right-angled edges. They shall have smooth rectangular faces with
parallel sides and sharp corners. They shall conform to IS: 12984.
They shall be free from cracks, flaws.
They shall be moulded in sizes of 230 mm X 110 mm X 70 mm.
They shall show a fine-gained, uniform, homogeneous and dense texture on
fracture and shall be free from lumps of lime, lamination, cracks, air holes,
soluble salts causing efflorescence or any other defect which may impair their
strength, durability, appearance and usefulness for the purpose intended.
They shall not have any part under-burnt.
The size of the bricks shall be 230 X 110 X 70mm. Only bricks of one
standard size shall be used in one work unless specially permitted by the
Client / Consultant. The following tolerances are permitted in the standard
conventional size adopted on the particular work.
Length plus or minus 3.0mm
Breadth plus or minus 1.5mm
Depth plus or minus 1.5mm
The crushing strength of the brick to be used in all types of works shall not be
less than 75 kg/sq.cm unless otherwise specified.
After immersion in cold water for 24 hours, adsorption by weight shall not
exceed 15 percent of the dry weight of the brick when tested according to IS:
3495 (Part 2).
Handling:
Bricks shall be unloaded by hand and carefully stacked. These shall not be
thrown to the ground to avoid any damage.

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Sampling and Inspection:

Representative samples shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved
samples shall be retained by the Client / Consultant for comparison and future
reference.
All bricks shall be inspected at site and shall be subjected to the approval of
the Consultant who may reject such consignments as considered by him to be
inferior to the quality specified.
The contractor shall provide all labour and plant required for the inspection
and conduct such tests as required by the Consultant without additional
charges.
Efflorescence test shall be carried out for a sample of 20 bricks from a stock
of 20,000 bricks. Water absorption test shall be done for 32 bricks out of a
stock of 35,000 bricks. Compressive strength test shall be done on 50 bricks
from a stock of 1,00,000 bricks.
4.01.02
IS:2250 shall be followed as general guidance for preparation and use of

mortar. Only cement-sand mortar shall be used. Lime shall be added for
composite mortar with specific approval of the Consultant.
4.01.03
Unless otherwise specified, mortar for brickwork having one or more brick
thickness shall be 1 part cement and 6 parts sand by volume. Mortar for halfbrick thick walls shall be 1 part cement and 4 parts sand by volume. Richer
mix proportion shall be used, whenever specified or as per design
requirement. Mortar shall meet the compressive strength requirement as per
IS:2250 and IS:1905. Sand shall conform to IS:2116. Grading of sand shall be
tested as per IS:2386 (Part 1)
4.01.04
Sand, whose grading falls outside the specified limits due to excess or
deficiency of coarse or fine particles, may be processed to comply with the
standard by screening through a suitably sized sieve and/or blending with
required quantities of suitable sizes of sand particles.
4.01.05
Cement and sand shall be thoroughly mixed dry in a mechanical mixer and
water shall then be added to obtain a mortar of the consistency of a stiff
paste, care being taken to add just sufficient water for the purpose. Water
shall be clean and free from injurious amount of deleterious matter such as
oil, acid, alkali, salt and vegetable growth. Hand mixing may be allowed by the
Consultant on clean approved platform in special cases only. Mortar shall be
used as early as possible after mixing, before it begins to set and preferably
within 30 minutes after water is added to the dry mixture. Mortar unused for
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work. However, the Consultant may allow the use of mortar upto 2 hours.
Surplus mortar droppings while laying masonry, if received on a surface free
from dirt, may be mixed with fresh mortar if permitted by the Consultant, who
may direct for addition of extra cement and this shall be implemented.
4.02.00
Laying
4.02.01
Bricks shall be soaked in water before use for at least six (6) hours. The
contractor shall provide tanks of sufficient capacity to allow the specified
immersion. Bricks shall be laid in water by hand and not thrown. The bricks
shall not be too wet at the time of use, as they are likely to slip on the mortar
bed and there will be difficulty in ensuring plumb ness of the wall.
4.02.02
Brickwork in general shall be as per IS 2212-1991. Bricks shall be laid in

English bond, unless otherwise specified, with frogs upward over a full bed of
evenly laid mortar, and slightly pressed and tapped into final position to the
lines levels and shape as shown in the drawing fully embedded in mortar. All
joints including inside faces shall be flushed and packed. Not more than 8
courses shall generally be laid in a day. The first course itself shall be made
horizontal by providing enough mortar in the bed joint to fill up any
undulations. The horizontality of courses and the verticality of wall shall be
checked very often with spirit level and plumb bob respectively.
Damaged
or broken brick or brick bats shall not be used in brick work. Cut bricks may
be used to complete bond or as closers or around irregular openings.
4.02.03
Half-brick masonry
Half-brick work shall be done in the same manner as for brick work except
that all courses shall be laid in stretchers. Both faces shall be true to plane
and the joints raked on both faces.
4.03.00
Raking Out Joints

Joint of brick work shall be raked out to a depth of 12 mm at the time of laying
and face of brickwork shall be kept clear of all mortar.
4.04.00
Corbelling, Cornices, String Courses

Corbelling shall be effected by 1/4 brick projection for ordinary work and 1/8
brick projection required from consideration of strength.
4.05.00
Reinforcing Anchorage
For external walls, the anchors in the form of flats or rods from spandrel
beams and columns and any other anchoring and reinforcement as shown on

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drawing shall be adequately embedded in the masonry.

4.06.00
Protection of brick work

The brick work shall be protected and covered with gunny bags or water proof
sheets from the effects of inclement weather, rain, frost, etc., during the
construction and until the mortar sets.
4.07.00
Curing: All brick works shall be kept moist for 10 days after laying.
4.08.00
Brick-on-edge coping, brick paving and cut brick corner: The top course of all
plinths, parapets, steps and tops of walls below R.C.C. slabs, beams and
paving etc. shall be laid with brick-on-edge, unless specified otherwise. Care
shall be taken that bricks forming the top corners and ends of walls shall be
properly radiated and keyed into position as specified in IS:2212.
5.00.00
SCAFFOLDING
Double scaffolding having two sets of vertical supports shall be provided
except in case of building upto two storeys where single scaffolding may be
used if permitted by the Consultant. The supports shall be sound and strong
and of steel tubular construction unless otherwise permitted by the
Consultant. The vertical posts shall be tied together with horizontal pieces
over which the scaffolding planks shall be fixed. In cases where single
scaffolding has been allowed by the Consultant, the inner ends or horizontal
scaffolding poles shall rest in a hole provided in the header course only. One
header for each hole shall be left out. Such holes, however, shall not be
allowed in pillars having width less than one metre, or immediately near the
skew backs of arches. The holes left in masonry work for supporting the
scaffolding shall be immediately filled and made good before plastering.
6.00.00
SAMPLING TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL
6.01.00
General
a) The Contractor shall carry out all sampling and testing in accordance with
the relevant Indian Standards and/or International Standards and shall
conduct such tests as are called for by the Consultant. Where no specific
testing procedure is mentioned, the tests shall be carried out as per the
prevalent accepted Engineering practice to the directions of the
Consultant. Tests shall be done in the field and at a laboratory approved
by the Consultant and the Contractor shall submit to the Consultant, the
test results in triplicate within three days after completion of a test. The
Consultant may, at his discretion, waive -off some of the stipulations given
below, for small and unimportant operations.

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b) Material/work found unsuitable for acceptance, shall be removed and

replaced by the Contractor. The works shall be redone as per specification
requirements and to the satisfaction of the Consultant.
6.02.00
Quality Assurance Programme

The Contractor shall submit and finalise a detailed Field Quality Assurance
Programme within 15 days from the date of award of the Contract according
to the requirements of the specification. This shall include setting up of a
testing laboratory, arrangement of testing apparatus/equipment, deployment
of qualified/experienced manpower, preparation of format for record, field
quality plan etc. On finalised field quality plan, Owner shall identify,
customers hold points beyond which work shall not proceed without written
approval from the Consultant.
6.03.00
Frequency of sampling and testing including the methods for conducting the
tests are given in Table below. The testing shall be done at site. The testing
frequencies set forth are the desirable minimum and the Consultant shall have
the full authority to carry out or call for tests as frequently as he may deem
necessary to satisfy himself that the materials and works comply with the
appropriate specifications. Some of the type tests and performance tests
which are not included in the table shall be carried out at the manufacturers
premises or at an independent Government approved laboratory.
FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING AND TESTING
Sl.
I.
Type of
Material/
Work
Burnt
Bricks &
Fly
Ash lime
Bricks
Nature of Test/
Characteristics
Method of Test
Dimensions
Relevant clause of
IS:1077 for burnt
Clay bricks and
IS:12894 for fly
ash Lime bricks
Compressive
Strength
IS:3495 (Part-I)

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Samples &
Frequency
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Max. 8% deviation for
non modular bricks For
modular bricks as per
clause no.5.2 of IS: 1077.
For face bricks as per IS:
2691. For fly ash lime
bricks as per IS:12894
As specified
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II.
III.
IV
Sand
Cement
Water
Water absorption
IS:3495 (Part-II)
General quality
Visual
Deleterious
material
IS:2386 (Part- II)
Grading
Sieve analysis
As per IS:2386
(Part-I)
Setting time
IS:4031 (Part 5)
Compressive
Strength
IS:4031 (Part 7)
Harmful sub
Stances. pH
Value
Initial setting time
IS:3025 (Part 11)
Compressive
Strength
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IS:4031 (Part 5)
A set of 20
bricks (min)
for each lot
of 50,000 or
part thereof
for all tests
( a to c)
One set of
samples
from each
source of
Material per
100 cu.m. or
part thereof
One set of
samples
From each
source of
Material per
100 cum.
or
part
thereof
One set of
sample
From each
source of
Material per
100 cum. or
part thereof.
One set of
sample for
each lot of
material
received
One set of
sample for
each lot of
material
received
Once
a
month
for
each source
Once
a
month
for
each source
Once a
month for
Each source
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Max.20%. However, 15%

For face bricks only.
As specified
Clause 3.3 of IS:2116
Table-1 of IS:2116
No separate testing is
Required in case cement
is tested for preparation
of concrete mix.
Required in case cement
is tested for preparation
of concrete mix.
Required in case water is
tested for concrete mix
tested for concrete mix
Tested for concrete mix
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VI
Mortar
Masonry
Construct
6.04.00
Compressive
Strength
Appendix-A of
IS:2250
Consistency
Appendix-B of
IS:2250
Water Retentivity
Appendix-C of
IS:2250
Workmanship
Visual & Physical

Measurement
Verticality and
Alignment
Physical
measurement
One sample
(consisting
of min.3
Specimens)
One sample
for Each
type of mix
One sample
for Each
type of mix
All Work
Table-1 of IS:2250
As per specification and

Clause No. 11.0 of IS:
2212 for brickwork.
All work
All masonry shall be built true and plumb within the tolerances prescribed as
below. Care shall be taken to keep the perpends properly aligned.
a) Deviation in verticality in total height of any wall of a building more than
one storey in height shall not exceed +/- 12.5 mm.
b) Deviation from vertical within a story shall not exceed +/- 6 mm per 3 m
height.
c) Deviation from the position shown on the plan of any brickwork more than
one storey in height shall not exceed 12.5 mm.
d) Relative displacement between load bearing walls in adjacent storeys
intended to be in vertical alignment shall not exceed 6 mm.
e) Deviation of bed joint from horizontal in any length upto 12 m shall not
exceed 6mm, and in any length over 12m it shall not exceed 12.5 mm
total.
f) Deviation from the specified thickness of bed-joints, cross-joints or
perpends shall not exceed 3 mm.

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RD-06: SOLING & HARDCORE

1.00.00
GENERAL
1.01.00
The work covered under this specification includes all type of soling work
either by rubble stones laid under floors / hard core under foundations, hand
packed, complete as per under mentioned specification and applicable
drawings.
2.00.00
RUBBLE STONE SOLING
2.01.00
The rubble stone shall be of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other
approved variety of stone available locally. The stone shall be hard, durable,
free from defects and of required size and shall be approved by the Engineer
in-charge before incorporation in the work.
2.02.00
Preparation of Surface & laying:
2.02.01
The bed on which rubble soling is to be laid shall be cleared of all loose
materials, levelled, watered and compacted and got approved by the Engineer
In-charge before laying rubble soling. Cable or pipe trenches if shown in the
drawing and as required by the Engineer in-charge shall be got done before
the soling is started.
2.02.02
Over the prepared surface, the stone shall be set as closely as possible and
well packed and firmly set. The stones shall be of full height and shall be laid
so as to have their bases of the largest area resting on the sub-grade. Soling
shall be laid in one layer of 230mm or 150mm or other specified thickness and
no stones shall be less than 230mm or 150mm depth or specified thickness of
soling with a tolerance of 25mm.
2.02.03
After packing the stones properly in position, the interstices between them
shall be carefully filled with quarry spoils of stone chips of larger size possible
to obtain a hard, compact surface. Spreading of loose spoils or stone chips is
prohibited.
2.02.04
The entire surface shall be examined for any protrusions and the same shall
be knocked off by a hammer and all interstices shall be filled with approved
murrum. Excess murrum if any over the surfaces shall be removed. Unless
otherwise specified, the murrum shall be supplied by the contractor at his own
cost from the selected areas. The surfaces shall then be watered and
consolidated with mechanical or sufficiently heavy wooden tampers and logrammers as approved by the Engineer in-charge to give the required slope or

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level and dense sub-base. After compaction, the surface shall present clean
look. Adequate care shall be taken by the contractor while laving and
compacting the rubble soling to see that concrete surfaces in contact with
soling are not damaged.
3.00.00
HARD CORE FOR FOUNDATIONS
3.01.00
PROCEDURE FOR PREPARATION OF HARD CORE LAYER
1.
The hard core layer shall consist of well graded hard broken stone, 40 mm
nominal size (as given in clause 3.02.00 below), with voids filled with clean
river sand. This is to be done in the following sequence.
(i)
The hard core layer shall be laid in layers of not more than 150 mm thickness
each. For the first layer, place a thin layer of clean river sand, 50 mm thick,
after compaction of the underlying soil layer.
Then place not more than 150 mm thick well graded hard broken stone layer,
over the thin sand layer. If the bottom of excavation is sand, there is no need
for the thin layer of sand. In this case, the well graded hard broken stone layer
can be 150mm thick.
(ii)
Place clean river sand, about 50 mm thickness on top of the broken stone
layer, and it shall be copiously watered using a water jet in order to force the
sand in to the void spaces of the broken stone. When most of the sand goes
in to the voids of the broken stone, one more thin layer of clean river sand
shall be placed again and using water jet, force it in to the voids of the broken
stone. The process shall be repeated until no more sand and water get into
the void spaces of the broken stone.
(iii)
Look for pockets or areas where water may flow in to the layer. This indicates
that there are void spaces below such pockets. Identify such pockets, place
more sand over the pockets and force the sand into the void space below,
using water jet.
(iv)
Forcing sand into the void spaces of the broken stone using water jetting shall
be done right up to the edges of the layer.
(v)
Then place the second layer of hard core of thickness not more than 150mm
by placing 40 mm nominal size metal, over the first layer of hard core. Repeat
steps given in (ii) to (iv).
3.02.00
The broken stone used in the hard core layer mentioned above shall be well
graded hard broken stone of 40 mm nominal size, conforming to the following

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gradation (reproduced form IS: 383 1970, Specification for coarse and fine
aggregates from natural sources for concrete, Table2).
IS Sieve Designation
80 mm
40 mm
20 mm
10 mm
4.75 mm

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100%
95 100%
30 70%
10 35%
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RD-07: PLASTERING & POINTING

1.00.00
SCOPE
1 .01.00
This specification covers the plastering work on brick or concrete faces of

specified thickness with architectural features wherever necessary. For
application of Cement and Cement lime - plaster finishing IS: 1661-1972
Code of practice for application of cement and lime plaster finishes shall be
applicable.
2.00.00
MIX
2.01.00
Mortar for plastering in the proportion as specified on drawings/ specification,

shall be mixed in a dry state and then wetted and mixed thoroughly to obtain
the required consistency. The mortar shall be mixed in an approved manner
including machine mixing if desired by the Consultant and in batches so that
the mortar is consumed within half an hour of mixing. Any mortar for plaster
which is partially set shall be rejected and removed from site.
3.00.00
APPLICATION
3.01.00
Before application of plaster, surface is to be prepared conforming to IS:1661

latest revision.
3.02.00
In all plaster work, mortar shall be applied with somewhat more than that the
required thickness and well pressed into the joint and in the surface and
rubbed and levelled with a flat wooden rule to give required thickness.
3.03.00
Plaster, when more than 12 mm thick, shall be applied in two coats base coat
followed by the finishing coat. Thickness of base coat shall be just sufficient to
fill up all unevenness in the surface; no single coat, however, shall exceed 12
mm in thickness. The undercoat shall be thicker than the upper coat. The
overall thickness of the plaster shall not be less than the minimum thickness
shown in the drawings or specified in the specification. The undercoat shall be
allowed to dry and shrink before applying the second coat of plaster.
3.04.00
Cement mortar for plastering work shall be used within 30 minutes after
adding water to cement and should be kept agitated at intervals of 20
minutes.
3.05.00
The undercoat shall be scratched or roughened before it is fully hardened to

form a mechanical key. The method of application shall be thrown on rather
than applied by trowel. The finished surface shall be true to line and plumb
and the Contractor shall without any extra cost to Owner make up any
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adhere to the surface intimately when set and there should be no hollow
sound when struck. All vertical edges of pillars, door jambs etc. shall be
chamfered or rounded off as directed by the Consultant. All corner must be
finished to their true angles or rounded. Any plastering that is damaged shall
be repaired and left in good condition at the completion of the job without any
extra cost to Owner.
4.00.00
CEMENT POINTING
4.01.00
Where shown on drawing, Schedule of Items, or as directed by the

Consultant, exposed brick faces shall be cement rule pointed. The mortar
shall be raked out of the joints to a depth of 12 mm. The dust shall be
brushed out of the joints and the wall well wetted. The pointing shall be kept
wet for 7 days. During this period it shall be suitably protected from all
damages.
5.00.00
CURING
4.01.00
Each undercoat shall be damp cured for at least 2 days and kept damp
continuously till the next coat is applied. All final plastered surfaces after
laying and sufficiently hardened shall be kept wetted for a minimum period of
seven (7) days and shall be protected from excessive heat and sunlight by
suitable approved means.
6.00.00
LIME PUNNING (NEERU FINISH)
6.01.00
For plastered surface, where an even smooth surface is specified, lime

punning with 5 parts of shell lime properly slaked, sieved and aged, mixed
with 1 part clean, washed, sieved, fine sand by volume shall be done. The
thickness of lime punning shall not be less than 2 mm and not more than 3
mm. The plastered surface shall be saturated with water before application of
the lime punning. The lime punning shall be applied by skilled workmen and
given a smooth and even finish.

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SECTION I
RD-08: SUPPLYING & LAYING RCC PIPES

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RD-08: SUPPLYING & LAYING RCC PIPES

1.00.00
SCOPE
This specification covers the supply and laying of R.C.C. Hume pipes as may
be required. The entire work shall be carried out as per latest edition of Indian
Standards IS: 783 and IS: 458.
2.00.00
SUPPLY OF PIPES
The contractor shall supply the R.C.C. Hume pipes of various diameters along
with complete fittings required for carrying out the work. R.C.C. Hume Pipes
should conform to class NP4/NP3/NP2 of IS: 458 as may by required and
should be in good condition. The Contractor must furnish, on being demanded
by the Consultant, manufacturers certificates and/or test certificates from
recognised authorities.
3.00.00
ALIGNMENT, LEVELS AND GRADE

The work shall be carried out in conformance to the alignment, levels and
grades specified In the drawings. The layout and levels shall be made by him
at his own cost from one reference grid and bench mark given by the
Consultant. He shall give all help in instruments, materials and men to the
Consultant for checking the detailed layout and levels as and when required.
Making of reference layout and level pillars along the pipeline route and
maintaining them upto completion of the work shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor, at his own cost.
4.00.00
LAYING OF PIPES
4.01.00
General
The laying of R.C.C. Pipes shall conform to IS:783-1985.
4.02.00
Conditions for laying

The conditions for laying of pipes to suit the conditions at site and/or as per
drawings and instruction of the Consultant shall be as classified below:
4.02.01
Culvert Condition
In this condition the pipe is laid under embankment and may project wholly or
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4.02.02
Trench Condition
In this condition the pipe is laid in a trench excavated for the purpose. The
trench shall be refilled with thoroughly tamped earth after laying or PCC as
per specification and jointing of pipes in approved manner.
4.02.03
Open Condition
In this condition the pipe is laid such that it projects wholly or partly above
original ground surface, there being no super imposed overburden on the
pipe.
4.03.00
Bedding and Supports
4.03.01
Culvert Condition
In this condition the pipes shall be laid generally as per sector B9 to B16 of
Appendix-B, of IS: 783-1985.
4.03.02
Trench Condition
In this condition the pipes shall be laid generally as per Section B1 to B8 of
Appendix - B of IS: 783-1985.
4.03.03
Concrete Cradle Bedding

If specified in the drawing or so instructed by the Consultant, the pipes shall
be laid on Concrete cradles, conforming to section B1 of Appendix-B of IS:
783-1985 in case of trench condition and conforming to section B5 of
Appendix - B of IS:783-1985 in case of culvert condition.
4.03.04
Open Condition
In Open conditions the pipe laid shall be supported over rigid pedestals
constructed at intervals not greater than the length of one individual piece of
pipe, as per drawings and instruction of the Consultant. In no case shall the
joint between to pieces of pipe shall lie at the centre of span between the
supports. The pedestals shall be of reinforced concrete with a properly
shaped out top to receive one third perimeter of the pipe.
4.04.00
Jointing of Pipes
Joints shall be flexible type as per IS: 783-1985. Rubber ring, with material
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special shape and the spigot is forced into the socket previously laid. This
compresses the rubber ring as it rolls into the annular space formed between
the two surfaces of the spigot and socket.
4.05.00
Hydrostatic Testing of Pipes
4.05.01
The pipeline as laid shall be subjected to hydrostatic test as per clause 15.5 of
IS: 783-1985.
4.05.02
After sufficient interval has been allowed for the joints to set, the pipe drains
will be tested under a water head of at least 1.2 m and in no case under a
head greater than 1.8m of water above the tip of the pipes. In addition the
pipe drains shall be examined for leaks of land/sub-soil water making its way
through the joints. The contractor shall make the pipe drains water tight
against the entrance of land/sub-soil water from outside and also against the
leakages of water from the inside of the pipe drains at the test heads specified
above to the full satisfaction of the Consultant.
All defective or leaking pipes or joints shall be cut out and replaced and made
good by the contractor at his own cost. In case of the joints that may be
defective and cannot be made good, shall be entirely embedded/surrounded
externally with cement concrete of 1:2:4 proportion to render the joint (s)
water tight and this shall be allowed to set before encasing or back filling is
done. A strong colour shall be added to the water used for testing of the
pipes, in order to detect any leakage easily. The cost of testing of the pipe
drain shall be borne by the contractor and is deemed to be included in the
rates quoted by the contractor.
5.00.00
CONSULTANT MAY ORDER CONCRETE TO BE INCREASED OR

DIMINISHED:
The Consultant may increase or decrease the concrete on the pipe drains as
to the quantity and quality or to omit the same entirely according to the nature
of the ground that may be revealed when the storm water drain trenches are
excavated.
6.00.00
Back filling/filling Trenches

Filling in trenches for pipes and drains shall be commenced as soon as the
joints of pipes and drains have been tested and passed. Where the trenches
are excavated in soil, the filling shall be done with earth on the sides and top
of pipes in layers not exceeding 20cm watered, rammed and consolidated,
taking care that no damage is caused to the pipe below. In case of
excavation of trenches in rock, the filling upto a depth of 30cm above the
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or pulverised decomposed rock according to the availability at site. The

remaining filling shall be done with rock filling or boulders of size not
exceeding 15cm mixed with fine material as available to fill up the voids,
watered, rammed and consolidated in layers not exceeding 30 cm
7.00.00
MODE OF MEASUREMENT
The length of pipes shall be measured in running metre nearest to a
centimeter along the centre line of the pipes over all fittings such as collars,
bends, junctions etc fittings/specials shall not be measured separately
The rate shall include the cost of materials and labour including jointing,
grouting, cutting of pipes to the required lengths, wastage etc., involved in all
the operations described above.
Excavation back filling, shoring and timbering in trenches and cement
concreting wherever required shall be measured separately under relevant
items of work.
8.00.00
CUTTING OF WMM/WBM ROADS AND MAKING GOOD.
8.01.00
Cutting: All road crossings shall be cut in half the width at a time and repair,
unless otherwise permitted by Consultant. Cutting shall be straight and
uniform in width. Soling stone and aggregate obtained from cutting macadam
shall be stacked separately, clear of the road surface. Aggregate shall be
screened, stones of smaller size below 20 mm and with rounded edges shall
be discarded and disposed.
8.02.00
Making good:
After the trenches have been filled in with excavated earth in layers of 15 cm
thickness, watered, well consolidated with heavy iron rammers and brought to
sub grade level, soling stone obtained from cutting shall be laid as per existing
soling and consolidated with heavy iron rammers. Wherever the consolidation
is well done, no settlement need occur subsequently, for this excess watering
should be avoided.
8.03.00
New aggregate 50 mm nominal size, as required, shall be added to old

aggregate and spread over to a depth of 7.5 cm as specified. This shall then
be consolidated with 8 to 10t road roller, as directed, first with light sprinkling
then with sufficient application of water till the aggregate has become
adequately consolidated and does not get displaced. All undulations shall be
loosened by hand picking, surplus aggregates removed from high spots and
depressions filled with surplus and new aggregate and the surface compacted
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collected shall be spread over it in 12 mm layer and consolidated with 8 to 10t

road roller with sufficient application of water till a uniform surface obtained.
8.04.00
The finished surface shall be in camber wit left a little higher than the
adjoining road surface to allow for any settlement on drying.
8.05.00
Measurement: Length and width of cutting shall be measured correct to a cm.

The area shall be calculated in square metres, correct to two decimal places.
8.06.00
Rate: The rate shall be include the cost of materials and labour in all the
operations described above.
9.00.00
CUTTING BITUMINOUS ROADS AND MAKING GOOD.
9.01.00
Cutting, making good and measurements shall be as specified in 23.00.00

except that the top bituminous surface shall be finished as per the existing
surface or as directed by the Consultant. The item shall include cutting and
restoration of WBM portion as well as Bitumen portion.
9.02.00
10.00.00
CUTTING BAJRAI PATHS AND MAKING GOOD.
10.01.00
Cutting: Cutting shall be straight and uniform in width. Brick aggregate

obtained from cutting shall be screened, aggregates of smaller size discarded
and disposed off and rest stacked clear off path way.
10.02.00
Making good: After the trench has been filled in with excavated, consolidated
and brought to sub-grade level, brick aggregates obtained from cutting and
mixed with new aggregates 50 mm nominal size, as required shall be spread
to a depth of 7.5 cm as specified. This shall be consolidated with blinding
material and finished as specified.
10.03.00
Measurements: Length and width of cutting shall be measured correct to a

cm. The area shall be calculated in square metres, correct to two decimal
places.
10.04.00

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RD-09 ROAD MARKINGS:

1.00.00
General
The colour, width and layout of road marking shall be in accordance with the
Code of Practice for Road Markings with paints, IRC : 35, and as specified in
the drawings or as directed by the Engineer
2.00.00
Materials
Road markings shall be of ordinary road marking paint, hot applied
thermoplastic compound, or reflectorised paint as specified in the item and the
material shall meet the requirements as specified below.
3.00.00
Ordinary Road Marking Paint
3.01.00
Ordinary paint used for road marking shall conform to Grade I as per IS: 164.
3.02.00
The road marking shall preferably be laid with appropriate road marking
machinery.
3.03.00
Laying thickness of road marking paint shall be as specified by the Engineer.
4.00.00
Hot Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking
4.01.00
General:
(i)
The work under this section consists of marking traffic stripes using a
thermoplastic compound meeting the requirements specified herein.
(ii)
The thermoplastic compound shall be screeded/extruded on to the pavement

surface in a molten state by suitable machine capable of controlled
preparation and laying with surface application of glass beads at a specific
rate. Upon cooling to ambient pavement temperature, it shall produce an
adherent pavement marking of specified thickness and width and capable of
resisting deformation by traffic.
(iii)
The colour of the compound shall be white or yellow (IS colour No. 356) as
specified in the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
(iv)
Where the compound is to be applied to cement concrete pavement, a sealing

primer as recommended by the manufacturer, shall be applied to the
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compound. On new concrete surface any laitance and/or curing compound

shall be removed before the markings are applied.
5.00.00
5.01.00
5.02.00
(i)
Thermoplastic Material
General: The thermoplastic material shall be homogeneously composed of
aggregate, pigment, resins and glass reflectorizing beads.
Requirements:
Composition: The pigment, beads, and aggregates shall be uniformly
dispersed in the resin. The material shall be free from all skins, dirt and
foreign objects and shall comply with requirements indicated in Table800-3.
TABLE: PROPORTIONS OF CONSTITUENTS OF MARKING MATERIAL
(Percentage by weight)
Component
Binder
Glass Beads
Titanium Dioxide
Calcium Carbonate and
Inert Fillers
Yellow Pigments
White
18.0 min.
30-40
10.0 min.
42.0 max.
-
Yellow
18.0 min.
30-40
See
Note
Note: Amount of yellow pigment, calcium carbonate and inert fillers shall be
at the option of the manufacturer, provided all other requirements of this
Specification are met.
6.00.00
Reflectorising glass beads
6.01.00
General: This Specification covers two types of glass beads to be used for
the production of reflectorised pavement markings.
Type 1 beads are those which are a constituent of the basic thermoplastic
compound vide Table 800-3 of MOST Specification and Type 2 beads are
those which are to be sprayed on the surface vide clause 803.6.3 of MOST
Specification.
The glass beads shall be transparent, colourless and free from milkiness, dark
particles and excessive air inclusions.
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6.02.00
Specific requirements
A. Gradation: The glass beads shall meet the gradation requirements for
the two types as given in Table
Table: GRADATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GLASS BEADS
Sieve Size
1.18 mm
850 micron
600 do425 do300 do180 doBelow 180 micron
Per cent retained

Type 1
Type 2
0 to 3
5 to 20
0 to 5
5 to 20
65 to 95
30 to 75
0 to 10
10 to 30
0 to 15
B. Roundness: The glass beads shall have a minimum of 70 per cent true
spheres.
C. Refractive index: The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index
of 1.50.
D. Free flowing properties: The glass beads shall be free of hard lumps
and clusters and shall dispense readily under any conditions suitable for
paint striping. They shall pass the free flow-test.
7.00.00
Application properties of thermoplastic material

The thermoplastic material shall readily get screeded/extruded at
temperatures specified by the manufacturers for respective method of
application to produce a line of specified thickness which shall be continuous
and uniform in shape having clear and sharp edges.
The material upon heating to application temperatures, shall not exude fumes,
which are toxic, obnoxious or injurious to persons or property.
7.01.00
(i)
Preparation:
The material shall be melted in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions in a heater fitted with a mechanical stirrer to give a smooth
consistency to the thermoplastic material to avoid local overheating. The
temperature of the mass shall be within the range specified by the
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temperature stated by the manufacturer. The molten material should be used

as expeditiously as possible and for thermoplastic material which has natural
binders or is otherwise sensitive to prolonged heating, the material shall not
be maintained in a molten condition for more than 4 hours.
(ii)
8.00.00
After transfer to the laying equipment, the material shall be maintained within
the temperature range specified by the manufacturer for achieving the desired
consistency for laying.
Properties of finished road marking:
a)
The stripe shall not be slippery when wet.
b)
The marking shall not lift from the pavement in freezing weather.
c)
After application and proper drying, the stripe shall show no appreciable
deformation or discolouration under traffic and under road temperatures upto
60oC.
d)
The marking shall not deteriorate by contact with sodium chloride, calcium
chloride or oil drippings from traffic.
e)
The stripe or marking shall maintain its original dimensions and position. Cold
ductility of the material shall be such as to permit normal movement with the
road surface without chopping or cracking.
f)
The colour of yellow marking shall conform to IS Colour No. 356 as given in
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SECTION - II
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR CIVIL WORKS

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SECTION II: SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR CIVIL WORKS
1.
The Contractor shall submit samples of various materials, fittings etc. for approval of
the Purchaser before procurement of the same for use in works. Approved samples
shall be retained by the Purchaser for future verifications & shall be handed over to
the Contractor as the last piece to be installed in works.
2.
Contractor shall arrange to make all temporary roads, stores, water tanks for soaking
of bricks, office and other enabling facilities as required by them at their cost and
maintain the same till completion of the contract and dismantle all temporary facilities
and clear the debris from site. However, before taking up construction of any
temporary facilities, prior approval of the Purchaser shall be obtained.
3.
The Purchaser may during progress of work, order the removal of part / whole of
such work already executed, which is found not to be in accordance with drawings,
specifications and instructions of the Purchaser. No extra claim shall be entertained
for re-executing or altering of such works. Similarly the Contractor immediately at his
own expense shall remove any materials brought to site and rejected by the
Purchaser from the site.
4.
One permanent benchmark and two baselines (N-S & E-W) shall be provided at
site, from where the survey lines and levels are to be extended by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall provide and carryout all survey work as required for laying out
the premises properly and carryout the work throughout to true lines and levels as
indicated in drawing and specification. All survey works to be done for above works
shall be deemed to be included in rates for respective items of civil works.
5.
The Contractor as per instruction of the Purchaser shall carryout all testing of
samples, service lines and works as required for ensuring proper quality. The
Contractor at his own expense shall carry out all these tests. All manufacturers test
certificates received by Contractor for various materials and guarantees etc. shall be
passed on to the Purchaser.
6.
The Contractor shall work in close co-ordination with other agencies working at site
and shall not cause any hindrance in their work.
7.
If due to design or other stipulations in the Contract or requirements at site a

particular sequence of overall construction has to be followed due to which certain
interruptions to any one or more items of work are inherent, no claims for such
interruptions will be admissible.
8.
All handling and transport charges of raw materials and fabricated structures
including double handling as required for completion of the work in accordance with
time schedule are deemed to be included in the quoted rates.

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9.
For steel materials procured by the Contractor, test certificates for the same shall be
made available to the Purchaser. However, further test may be necessary in
establishing the quality of material, which shall be undertaken by the Contractor at
no extra cost.
10.
The Contractor shall at his own cost properly store all materials brought by him to the
work site / fabrication shop to prevent damage due to rain, wind, direct exposure to
sun etc. The Contractor shall maintain stocks of all materials required by him for
proper & speedy execution of work for at least three months normal consumption.
11.
The Contractor shall provide his own measuring / surveying equipment for setting
out, leveling and aligning work at his own expense. He will also provide all necessary
equipment / help the Purchaser to check the said work.
12.
Should the Contractor wish to deviate from any specifications or details shown on
the Purchasers approved drawings and / or Technical specifications, he shall obtain
from the Purchaser written approval before carrying out such deviations.
13.
The Contractor shall follow all safety norms throughout the period of work. Provisions
of Bureau of Indian Standards and other sound engineering practices shall be
followed for the same.
14.
The Contractor shall take all the precautions for rain, storm etc. and no liability shall
rest with the Purchaser for any loss on cost of re-erection, rectification etc. due to
these factors.
15.
The Contractor shall not remove any material or equipment brought by him from
construction site without written permission from the Purchaser.
16.
Contractor shall submit in detail the Quality Assurance Programme for Purchasers
approval.
17.
All measurements unless otherwise specified shall be as per IS: 1200-1971-1973.
18.
Wherever any difference exists in provision between the IS code, Technical

specification and the drawings, the latter shall prevail.
19.
As the contractor have already inspected the site through site visits and studied the
conditions prevailing in and around the proposed site and they have covered all such
aspects in their rate carefully so no claim whatsoever shall be entertained latter on
the plea of ignorance of site conditions.
20.
In the event of any discrepancies between drawings and specifications, it may be

noted that drawings shall supersede the specifications. Similarly in case of any

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discrepancies between description in specification or drawings and schedule of

items, the provision in schedule of item shall prevail.
21.
Dimensions
Figured dimensions shall prevail in preference to scaled dimension. In case of
discrepancy between dimensions, the contractor shall obtain clearance of engineer
before proceeding with work.
22.
Works not to be misused

All works under or in course of execution or executed shall not be used by the
Contractor for any of his purpose e.g. storage of materials, residential, office etc.
under any circumstances.
23.
Sequence of work
Contractor shall plan and sequence all works so as to achieve the desired progress
keeping in mind overall safety and stability at all point of time.
If due to particular design or specification or availability of machines or any other
reason, a particular sequence of operation is demanded by the engineer due to
which some interruption to any one or more types of work or items of execution are
inherent, then no claim for such interruption shall be entertained and contractor shall
have to follow the sequence as instructed by the engineer.
24.
Damages
Any existing services or other properties if damaged or demolished during the course
of execution either willfully or negligently, shall be repaired or re-erected by the
Contractor.
The Contractor will take all precautions against damages due to rain and storm and
no liability shall rest with the purchaser for any loss for redoing of any work due to
this account.
Existing underground services coming in the way of trench or foundation excavation
etc. have to be adequately supported by the Contractor at his own cost so as to
avoid any damage to those services. In case of any accidental damage, the
Contractor shall arrange to rectify and reinstall those services immediately.
25.
Testing
All sewers, manholes, drainage lines shall be tested for smooth flow without any
stagnation / leakage as per specification / instruction of Site Engineer.

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26.
Quality Assurance
a) To ensure quality of construction, the contractor shall ensure inspection and
testing of all materials and works at his own cost conforming to specifications.
b) All certificates and guarantees obtained by the contractor from different suppliers
of materials, subcontractors doing part job, manufacturers of doors, windows etc.
shall be passed on to the purchaser.
c)
All defective materials/works which don't conform to the specification shall be

dismantled and removed from site by the Contractor at his own cost.
d) The Contractor shall arrange routine test of cement, aggregate, sand, bricks,
concrete cubes (including HRC or any other type as specified) etc., at site
laboratory /at his own cost at approved laboratory. The contractor shall take prior
approval before taking-up any testing works.
e) Before starting any concreting or erection work at site, the stage passing
certificates have to be obtained from the engineer in the formats to be mutually
discussed and agreed.
f)
27.
Before covering up any work within excavated pits, clearance has to be taken
from engineer in respect of completion of said works as per drawing and
specification.
Safety
The Contractor shall ensure that the safety requirements are met in respect of men,
materials, adjoining structures, equipment etc. and shall be totally responsible in
case any mishap happens due to negligence or otherwise. In this connection the
contractor shall strictly adhere to the rules and regulations as applicable.
28.
The contractor shall submit their organization structure proposed to be maintained at

site.
29.
The contractor shall submit list of plant & equipment proposed to be deployed at site.
However, the contractor shall also deploy additional number of plant and equipment
as and when the purchaser considers it necessary so as to meet the completion
schedule of the project.
30.
The contractor shall submit the project completion schedule indicating all activities in
detail for each unit / building.

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31.
The contractor shall submit reporting formats for planning and progress monitoring
by the purchaser. Planning and progress report shall be submitted by the contractor
in the approved format.
32.
The contractor shall submit mix design for various grades of concrete to be used at
site.
33.
The contractor shall make arrangements at his own cost for drawing and distributing
network for water. The contractor shall be responsible to store water in sufficient
quantities to meet his requirement.
34.
The contractor shall submit area wise power requirement for all major activities of
construction work. The Purchaser will provide power point at a single location.
However the contractor shall make arrangement at his own cost for drawing and
distributing power from the above point. The contractor shall also maintain one DG
set to run batching plant and at least one DG set for concreting pump in exigencies.
35.
The contractor shall prepare Bar Bending Schedule and submit for approval to the
Purchaser.
38.
Wastage limit for free issue items if any.

-
Empty cement bags are to be returned to 80% of total issued. In case of failure
to do so cost per bag @ Rs. 2 shall be recovered.
Permissible wastage for cement shall be maximum 2%.
For Reinforcement Steel, Mild/TOR / TMT Bars of all diameters maximum

permissible wastage shall be 4.0%. Wastage shall include all or any type of
wastage including cutting loss, unaccounted wastage due to use of steels of
larger dimensions, unauthorized laps, chairs, dowels and spacer bars as well
as sizes and quantities used in excess of those shown in the drawings and
also steel cut pieces of length less than 3 meter. In case during reconciliation,
steel is returned less than that indicated in the column Quantity to be
returned the cost of excess wastage and any unaccounted material shall be
recovered @ 120% of the landed cost based on ruling price list of SAIL.
Quantity to be returned (%)
Finished
Scrap
Sl.
Type of Steel
1.
Reinforcement Steel, Mild / TMT 96

Bars of all diameters

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Scrap in case of structural steel plate etc. shall mean individual piece of
structural steel length less than one meter length and plate of size less than
300 mm x 300 mm. Wastage shall include all or any type of wastage including
rolling margin, cutting loss etc. In case during reconciliation, steel is returned
less than that indicated in the column Quantity to be returned the cost of
excess wastage and any unaccounted material shall be recovered @ 120% of
the landed cost based on ruling price list of SAIL.
Sl. No.
1.
Type of Steel
Structural Steel / Plate / any
other steel sections
Quantity to be returned (%)

Finished
Scrap
95
Above schedule is inclusive of Rolling Margin of 1%.

39.
The contractor shall arrange blasting materials for excavation in hard rock.
Deployment of expert and authorized team to carryout blasting operations obtaining
permission from local government authorities, storage of blasting material and
fulfilling all other local government rules related to blasting material and its use shall
be under the scope of contractor.
40.
The contractor shall provide adequate lighting watch & ward at site.
41.
The contractor shall keep the construction site safe for movement of man, material,
equipment & cleaning of area periodically.

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SECTION - III
NORMS OF CEMENT CONSUMPTION

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SECTION III: NORMS OF CEMENT CONSUMPTION

1.00.00
GENERAL
1.01.00
For calculating the requirements of cement in various items of work the

following standards shall be adopted. Over the above theoretical quantity of
cement, additional allowance upto plus or minus 3% shall also be allowed as
certified by the Consultant.
1.02.00
For items not covered in this standard, CPWD standards shall be followed or
calculated as per uses/requirement in absence of standard norms. Cement
required for enabling work and cement required for testing purposes will be
taken into account for consumption purpose. However, in no case such
quantity should exceed 5% of the total cement used in the work or as certified
by the Consultant based on actual observation whichever is less.
2.00.00
MASONRY WORK
Cement requirement
Sl.No. Description of Item
3.00.00
1.
Random Rubble Masonry in
CM 1:4 1.255 quintals per cum
2.
Random Rubble Masonry in
3.
Coursed Rubble Masonry in
4.
Brick work in
CM 1:5 0.95 quintals per cum of BW
5.
Brick work in
CM 1:6 0.625 quintals per cum of BW
6.
Half brick work in
CM 1:3 1.43 quintals per 10 sqm of area
7.
Half brick work in
CM 1:4 1.06 quintals per 10 sqm of area
PLAIN/REINFORCED CONCRETE
Sl.No.
Description of Item
Cement requirement
1.
RCC/PCC of nominal mix

1:4:8 complete (excluding
finishing with CP)
1.70
2.
2.20

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finishing with CP)
finishing with CP)
1:1.5:3 complete (excluding
finishing with CP)
3.
4.
4.00.00
3.20
4.00
CONTROLLED CONCRETE PLAIN AND REINFORCED
S.No. Description of Item
5.00.00
5.
Concrete grade
6.
Concrete grade
7.
Concrete grade
8.
Concrete grade
9.
Concrete grade
Cement requirement
(i) M-7.5B
(ii)M-10B
(i) M-15C
(ii) M-15D
(i) M-20C
(ii) M-20D
(i) M-25C
(ii) M-25D
(i) M-30C
(ii) M-30D
To be mutually agreed based on

mix design to be prepared by
contractor & approved by the
Consultant plus wastage and all
incidentals as decided.
To be mutually agreed based on
mix design to be prepared by
contractor and approved by the
Consultant plus wastage and all
incidentals as decided.
FINISHING

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6 mm thick C.P. 1:4

12 mm thick C.P. 1:4

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Cement requirement
0.280 quintal per
0.55 quintal per
0.45 quintal per
0.65 quintal per
0.440 quintal per
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10 sqm area
10 sqm area
10 sqm area
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6.00.00
MISCELLANEOUS

1.
2.
3.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Grouting with
CM 1:2
CM 1:3
Fixing steel windows
with 1:2:4 concrete
blocks
Cement-sand mortar :1:1 (1 cement : 1 sand)
1:2 (1 cement : 2 sand)

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Cement
requirement
7.18 quintal per cum
0.40 quintal per
10 sqm of area

6.8 quintal per cum
5.1 quintal per cum
3.8 quintal per cum
3.1 quintal per cum
2.5 quintal per cum
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SECTION - IV
DIMENSONAL TOLERANCE

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SECTION IV: DIMENSONAL TOLERANCE

1.00.00
GENERAL
1.01.00
The materials used in construction shall, besides conforming to the

specifications and standards mentioned, be the best of the existing kinds
obtainable. Where a particular Brand or Make of material is specified such
Brand or Make of material alone shall be used.
1.02.00
A high standard of workmanship and accuracy shall be achieved in all

sections and parts of the work. The workmanship shall be in accordance with
the latest and the best civil engineering practice.
1.03.00
The Contractor shall ensure that all sections of the work are carried out with
utmost care to achieve the dimensions shown in drawings or specifications. In
the absence of such specific mention in drawings the following dimensional
deviations may be tolerated, provided they do not impair the appearance or
render the particular section of work unacceptable to the purpose for which it
is intended. Tolerance for materials and workmanship not covered in this part
as mentioned hereinafter will be in accordance with the relevant IS code.
Description
Building bricks in length, width & height
Laterite stone, in length, width & height
Natural building stones
a) For stones required
Length, width
in ashlar masonry
Height
b) For stones required
Length & width
other than in ashlar
Height
masonry
Concrete &
Length
Reinforced concrete
Internal dia upto 300
pipes
mm
Cast iorn spigot &
Length of fittings
socket
pipes
and
Length of pipes
fittings
Thickness
Internal dia of socket
Depth of socket
External dia upto 75
mm
100 mm
150 mm

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:
:
Permissible tolerance
As per IS 1077
5 mm
:
:
:
:
5 mm
3 mm
+ 5 mm & -10 mm
5 mm
:
:
1% of standard length
+ 3 mm, - 1.5 m
:
:
:
:
:
:
10 mm
20 mm
- 1 mm
3 mm
10 mm
3 mm
:
:
3.5 mm
4 mm
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Mild steel tubes, tubulars and other wrought steel fittings

Thickness
Weight
Butt welded light tubes

Medium and heavy
tubes
Seamless tubes
Single tube
(irrespective of the
quality)
For quantity of less
than 150 m of one size
For quanity of 150 m
and over of one size
:
:
+ not limited , - 8 %
+ not limited, - 10 %
:
:
+ not limited, - 12.5 %

+ 10 %, - 8 %
+ 10 %, - 8 %
+ 4 %, - 4%
:
:
50 mm
100 mm
50 mm
Plan dimensions
Eccentricity
:
:
Thickness
Deviation of plane and

lines
of
their
intersection
from
vertical or inclination
along full height
Deviation of horizontal
plane from horizontal
line
For 1 m of plane in any
direction
For the whole plane
Sizes of cross section
Surface of inserts to
support loads
+ 50 mm, - 12 mm
0.02 times th dimension of
footing in the direction
limited to 50 mm
0.05 times the specified
thickness
20 mm
Earth work
Finished level of site leveling in hard rock
Finished level of site leveling except for
hard rock
Level of pits, trenches and foundations
Concrete & reinforced concrete
Footings
Foundations

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5 mm
:
:
:
20 mm
8 mm
5 mm
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Equipment
foundations
Buildings
Reinforced

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Length of elements
Top level of bolts
Top level of foundation
before grouting
Axes of anchor bolts in
plan
Axis of foundation in
either direction
Deviation in vertical line
along height
Sizes of pits in plan
Sizes of steps in plan
Levels of steps,
benches and pits
Axes of inserts in plan
1.1 Basic dimensions
in plan
Deviation of horizontal
plane from horizontal
line
For 1 m of plane in any
direction
For whole plane
Local deviation of top
surface when checked
with a 2 m long straight
edge
Surface when checked
edge
Sizes of cross section
Length of elements
Deviation from
horizontal plane for
whole building
verticality
For columns supporting
floor beams
For frame columns
linked with crane
girders & beams
Length
:
:
:
20 mm
+ 20 mm
- 20 mm
5 mm
10 mm
5 mm
:
:
:
20 mm
- 20 mm
- 20 mm
:
:
10 mm
10 mm
5 mm
:
:
20 mm
8 mm
8 mm
:
:
:
+ 8 mm, - 0 mm
20 mm
10 mm
:
:
1 in 1000 of height
10 mm
10 mm
20 mm
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concrete walls
Placement of
reinforcement
Anchor bolts
Flatness of surface
when checked with a 2
m long straight edge
Level of top surface to
support assembled
elements
Deviation in planes and
lines of intersection
from vertical
Size of cross section
Length of bar upto 75
cm long (other that
straight bars)
75 to 150 cm long
150 to 250 cm long
250 cm long and above
Straight bars, all
lengths
Spacing bars
Shift in location in plan
Same when bolts are
located outside of
structural columns
Top level
Threaded length
8 mm
5 mm
15 mm
:
:
8 mm
+ 3 mm, - 5 mm
:
:
:
:
+ 5 mm, - 10 mm
+ 6 mm, -15 mm
+ 7 mm, -25 mm
25 mm
:
:
:
+ 5 mm
5 mm
+ 10 mm
:
:
20 mm
+ 30 mm
Masonry work
Width
Shift in axes
Deviation from
horizontal line
for every 10 m
length
Flatness of
surface when
checked with a
2 m long
straight edge
Deviation in
lines separating
storyes
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For walls
10 mm
10 mm
15 mm
For pillers
10 mm
10 mm
5 mm
15 mm
15 mm
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Deviation of
surface from
vertical and at
angles and
corners for 1
storey
For whole
building
Dimensions of
openings for
doors, windows,
etc.
Plastered
surfaces
10 mm
10 mm
30 mm
30 mm
+ 15 mm, - 0mm
Flatness when checked

edge
Vertical surfaces upto 1
storey
Over full height
3 mm
5 mm
10 mm
Length & width
3 mm
Metallic inserts
On assembled
components
Road work
The levels of subgrade and different pavement courses should not vary
from those calculated with reference to the longitudinal and cross sections
of the road as shown on the drawing beyond the tolerance given below:
Subgrade : 25 mm
Sub base : + 20 mm
Base : 15 mm
Wearing coat : 6 mm

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METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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SECTION -V METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

1.0
GENERAL
1.1
The method of measurement of the various items of work shall be in

accordance with IS : 1200 (Part 1 to 28) 1971 to 1993 / SP-27 .unless
otherwise mentioned in this part or in the schedule of items or in preamble or in
the specification.
1.2
If there is any contradiction in meaning between any portion of this part and that
of IS : 1200 (Part 1 to 28) 1971 to 1993, the stipulation of this part shall
prevail.
1.3
The descriptions and explanations given herein have as much forces as though
they are incorporated into the description of the items themselves in the
schedule of items.
1.4
In case of dispute between the method of measurements mentioned here and

the respective bill of quantities, the method of measurement mentioned in the
bill of quantities shall prevail.
2.0
EARTH WORK & SAND FILLING
2.1.0
General
2.1.1
Each dimension upto 25 m shall be measured to nearest 0.01 m and to nearest

0.1 m for dimensions over 25 m. Areas shall be worked out to the nearest 0.01
m2 and cubical contents to the nearest 0.01 m3.
2.1.2
Shoring and strutting shall not be measured separately unless otherwise

specified.
2.1.3
Dewatering for earth work and sand filling work shall not be measured
separately unless otherwise specified.
2.1.4
For classification of soils, relevant clauses of Technical specification

(workmanship and other requirements) is to be followed.

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2.2
Requirements for particular works
2.2.1
Site levelling
2.2.1.1
For site levelling levels shall be taken jointly before start & after completion of
work and the quantity computed based on the levels. Measurements shall be
made only for excavation and no separate measurement for filling shall be
made except where earth, borrowed from elsewhere for site levelling work, will
be measured separately only for that borrowed portion of earth.
2.2.1.2
In cases where it is not possible or convenient to take measurements from

excavated cuts or borrow pits, excavation shall be worked out from filling based
on the levels to be taken before and after completion of works. Deduction of 10
percent will be made for voids, however for consolidated fills done through heavy
mechanical means, the deduction for voids shall be 5% in place of 10%.
2.2.1.3
In exceptional cases where the quantity is measured on the lorry measurement,

loose stacks, boxes or any other similar method with the approval of the
Consultant the deduction for voids shall be 20 percent from the actual quantity.
2.2.2
Excavation
2.2.2.1
Before commencing excavation of foundations for buildings and structures, the

initial ground levels shall be jointly recorded. The depth of excavation and the
calculation of lift shall be based on this. Normally the initial ground level shall be
considered as the level of the site as handed over to the Contractor. In case
excavation is planned and approved to be taken up subsequent to terracing, the
terrace level shall be treated as initial ground level.
2.2.2.2
Excavation of foundations, trenches, basements, pits, etc., shall be measured to

the dimensions shown in the excavation plan, if any, or of the lowest concrete or
masonry course, as the case may be and the actual depth. Working space and
slopes shall not be measured.
2.2.2.3
Excavation of rock shall be measured from stacks of excavated rock with a

deduction of 50 per cent for voids or measured in the solid based on levels.
2.2.2.4
In case of following works, no measurement will be recorded for the excavation

beyond drawing/specification.
(a) In work which will be covered externally with damp proof covering.
(b) In work which requires formwork.

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(c) In work which requires workmen to operate from the outside and for guniting
and post tensioned concrete, ground beams etc.
However, if there is a specific provision otherwise in the item/ specification/
preamble, for authorised working, it shall be measured accordingly. This
working space may be 60 cm measured from the face of the structure at
lowest level, unless otherwise mentioned.
2.2.2.5
Surface dressing
Trimming of natural ground, excavated surface and filled up area to remove
vegetation and/or small in equalities not exceeding 15 cm deep shall be
described as surface dressing and measured in square metres unless
otherwise specified in the schedule of items/preamble.
2.2.2.6
Lead
The distance for removal shall be measured over the shortest practicable
route and not necessarily the route actually taken.
The description of the item shall include loading and unloading.
For the purpose of the measurement of the lead, the area excavated shall be
divided in suitable block and for each block the distance from the centre of the
block to the centre of the placed earth pertaining to this block shall be taken
as lead.
2.2.3
Back filling/filling
2.2.3.1
In foundations, trenches, basements, pits, etc. and in other like areas, the
measurements shall be the theoretical volume of the filling computed from
drawings i.e. the volume measured under excavation minus the volume
occupied by the structure and part filling if any, done otherwise.
2.2.3.2
In filling under floors the measurements shall be the theoretical volume as per
drawings after deducting the part filling if any, done otherwise.
2.2.3.3
In embankments, the work shall commence only after recording jointly the
initial ground levels and the measurements shall be made on the basis of
finished cross section and initial ground levels. Where controlled compaction
by mechanical compaction is done, 5% deduction for voids shall be made. In
case controlled compaction by mechanical means is not done then deduction
for voids shall be 10%.

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2.2.3.4
Filling/back filling shall not be measured separately for items of excavation,

where filling/back filling is a part of the composite item and as such is
included in excavation item itself.
3.0
CONCRETE (PLAIN & REINFORCED)
3.1
Concrete
3.1.1
Dimensions shall be measured to nearest 0.01 m except for the thickness of

slab, which will be to nearest 0.005 m. Areas shall be worked out to nearest
0.01 m2 and cubic contents to nearest 0.01 m3.
3.1.2
The concrete shall be measured as per drawings except in the cases of

approved variations which will be measured separately.
No deductions shall be made for the following:
i) Ends of dissimilar materials such as beams, rafters, purlins, etc., upto 500
sqcm in cress section.
ii) Openings upto 0.1 sqm in area (In calculating area of an opening, the
thickness of any separate lintel or sill shall be included in the height. No
extra labour for forming such opening or voids shall be measured).
iii) Volume occupied by reinforcement or other embedments such as
anchors, inserts, conduits or volume occupied by pipes, sheathing, etc.,
not exceeding 100 sqcm each in cross sectional area or as specified.
iv) Small voids not exceeding 40 sqcm each in cross section.
v) Moulds, drip moulding, chamfer, splay, beds, grooves and rebates upto 10
cm in width or 15 cm in girth.
3.1.3
Columns shall be measured from top of column base to underside of first floor
slab and from top of floor to underside of floor slab thereafter. Beams shall be
measured from face to face of columns and will include haunches. Depth of
beam shall be measured form bottom of slab and in case of inverted beams
from top of slab. Chajjas and other cantilevers shall be measured from face of
projection. Where vertical fins are combined with chajja, the later shall be
measured clear between fins. In case chajja is not combined with lintel, beam
or slab, it shall be measured inclusive of bearing.
4.0
Reinforcements
4.1
Norms for steel consumption

The requirement of mild and high strength deformed bars for various works
like reinforcement, guard bars, fan hooks, etc. shall be calculated as
mentioned below:

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i) As per drawing including

(a)
(b)
Authorised laps, bends, standard hooks and deviations etc.

Spacer bars, chairs, hangers, supports, spacer blocks, dowels etc.
are to be considered for wastage only and not to be measured for
payment purpose.
ii) Quantity upto 0.5% of (i) above towards unaccounted wastages, plus
iii) Quantity upto 3% of (i) above towards cut pieces, which shall be pieces
below 2m length. These cut pieces shall not be taken back even though
steel has been issued by the client/owner.
4.2
Reinforcements shall be measured in lengths to the nearest 0.01 m for

various diameters of bar and converted into weight in tonnes to the nearest kg
on the basis of standard weights as per IS: 1786 1986. No allowance shall
be made in the weight for rolling margin.
4.2.1
Authorised laps, standard hooks, bends shall be measured.
4.2.2
Spacer bars, chairs, hangers, supports, spacer blocks and unauthorised laps
etc. shall not be measured unless otherwise specified.
4.2.3
Dowels neither shown on the drawings nor instructed by the Consultant but
required for construction facilities and/or sequence, shall not be measured for
payment.
4.2.4
Modification of already embedded reinforcement, if required due to faulty

fabrication or placement, shall not be measured for payment.
4.2.5
The measurements of reinforcements (including authorised laps, hooks,

bends shall be taken only from Bar bending lists or from the drawings except
in the cases of approved variations which will be measured as per 4.2.2).
4.2.6
Hoop iron shall be fully described and measured in running metres unless
otherwise specified in the schedule of item.
4.2.7
Wire netting and fabric reinforcement shall be described ( including meshes

and wire/ strands) and measured in square metre, unless otherwise specified
in the schedule of item. Auhtorised laps shall be measured. Racking of
circular cutting and waste shall be included in the description of item.)

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4.2.8
Binding wire for the reinforcement shall not be measured separately and shall
be included in the item of reinforcement.
5.0
Admixture
5.1
Admixture will be measured separately as specified or on the basis of the

requirement as approved by the Consultant.
6.0
Formwork
6.1
Each dimension shall be measured to the nearest 0.01 m and area to the
nearest 0.01 sq.m.
6.2
Formwork shall be measured as the actual surface in contact with concrete

and paid in sq.m. unless included in the rate for concrete in specific item of
work.
6.3
All the measurements shall be computed from the drawings except in the
cases of approved variations which will be measured separately.
6.4
Formwork shall not be measured separately for precast concrete work,

grouting and damp proof course which shall be included in the concrete rates.
6.5
No measurement for formwork in construction joints shall be made.
6.6
Openings upto 0.1 sqm shall be neglected, as if non-existant, for the purpose
of formwork measurement.
6.7
No extra measurement or payment shall be made for making the formwork

water proof or for supports, scaffolding, staging, centering, approaches, etc.
6.8
No measurement shall be taken for the formwork in pockets, openings,

chambers, chases, etc., in concrete if the cross sectional area is less than or
equal to 0.1 sq.m. in each case. If the cross section area of any opening
exceeds 0.1 sq.m. the actual area of the formwork shall be measured for
payment.
7.0
Embedded Parts
7.1
These shall be measured on the basis of standard theoretical weight of the

complete insert according to the drawing/direction.
7.2
Embedded steel, which are the integral parts of the embedment according to
drawing and are required for anchoring the embedded parts in concrete shall
be measured on the basis of the theoretical standard weight. In case of

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anchor bolts the theoretical weights of the nuts, lock nuts, check nuts and
washers shall be added in the measurement for payment.
7.3
All bye-works such as jigs, fixtures, templates and other arrangements which
are not integral parts of the embedded parts, but necessary to secure those
(embedded parts) in position shall not be measured for payment.
7.4
Anti-corrosive paint over the exposed surfaces and protection of the anchor
bolts with grease etc., shall not be measured for payment.
7.5
Modification works necessary to rectify the mistake of already placed

embedded parts shall not be measured.
8.0
Grouting
8.1
Grouting shall be measured in volume except in the cases of grouting by

special cement compound or epoxy compound which will be measured by
number.
8.2
Measurement shall be computed from the drawings except in the cases of

approved variations which shall be measured separately and subsequently
added to or deducted from.
8.3
Necessary formwork shall not be measured for payment.
9.0
MASONRY
9.1
Dimensions shall be measured to nearest 0.01 m, areas to nearest 0.01 sqm

and cubic contents to nearest 0.01 cum
9.2
No deduction shall me made for:

i) Ends of dissimilar materials such as joints, beams, posts, girders, trusses,
lintels, purlins, etc., upto 0.1sqm in section.
ii) Openings upto 0.1 sqm. In area.
iii) Wall plates, be plates, bearing of slab, etc., thickness not exceeding 10
cm and bearing not exceeding over full thickness of wall.
iv) Cement concrete blocks for hold fasts and the like.
v) Iron fixtures such as pipes, etc., upto 300 mm in diameter and hold fasts
for doors and windows.
9.3
Dressed stonework such as in sills, cornices, column caps, copings, etc.,

shall be measured as the smallest rectangular block from which the finished
stone can be worked.

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9.4
9.5
Honey comb openings shall not be deducted from the area of honeycomb
brickwork.
Brickwork of full brick width or more shall be measured in cum while of
thickness half brick or less shall be measured in sqm., unless otherwise
specified.
9.6
Reinforcement for reinforced brick work shall be measured separately, unless

otherwise specified and no deduction for reinforcement shall be made from
brickwork.
10.0
PLASTERING & POINTING
10.1
All plastering and pointing shall be measured in sq.m. unless otherwise

described. Dimensions shall be measured to nearest 0.01 m and areas to 0.1
sq.m..
10.2
The methods of measurement including the deductions for openings etc. shall
be according to the relevant part of IS: 1200 (Part 1 to 28)
10.3
White washing, Colour washing, Painting and other finishes.

The method of measurement shall be according to the relevant part of IS
1200 (Part 13 & 15).
11.0
Hand rails
11.1
Hand rails of finished width and depth or specified in the item shall be
measured in running meter upto two decimals.
11.2
Paining and polishing unless otherwise described in the schedule of items,

shall be measured separately.
12.0
Water supply, drainage, sewerage & sanitations
12.1
All the pipe lines buried under soil/ masonry/ floors/ concrete, laid over/ under
ground/ along masonry/ along under floor shall be measured in meters along
the center line together with fittings/ specials upto two decimals against
respective schedule of items for different diameter ( the diameter as specified
shall mean nominal bore except PVC pipe) unless otherwise specified.
12.2
All necessary earthwork in trenches for laying pipe lines including dewatering,
leveling and trimming to the gradient, sand filling in the trenches before laying
the pipe, back filling either by sand or by approved borrowed soil after laying
the pipe lines including necessary compaction by spraying water and leveling/

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dressing the same shall not be measured separately unless otherwise

specified.
12.3
All required specials, i.e., bends, tees, shoes cowls, plug, elbows, unions,
caps, checkout and the like excluding valves shall not be measured
separately unless otherwise specified.
12.4
All fixing and supporting arrangements of the pipe like the supports, saddles,
brackets, clamps, cleats, covering the pipe with concrete in case of pipe laid
over ground, special arrangements for supporting the pipe like while coming
out from the building to the trenches etc., shall not be measured separately
unless otherwise specified.
12.5
All arrangements in road crossing like cutting the road, diverting the road and
drains, concealing the pipes with suitable approved measures, backfilling the
area, covering and making good of the road with similar materials/ design
shall not be measured separately unless otherwise specified.
13.0
Road works
13.1
Dimensions shall be measured to nearest 0.01 m. Where the thickness is less

than 20 cm, it shall be measured to nearest 0.005 m. Areas shall be
calculated to nearest 0.01 sqm and cubic contents to the nearest 0.01 cum.
13.2
Where thickness is measured, it shall be the minimum thickness after

compaction.
13.3
Cement concrete bases and roads shall be measured either in sqm or in cum
as specified.
13.4
Unless otherwise specified, expansion and dummy joints shall be described

and measured separately and given in running meters stating the thickness
and depth of the joints.

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SECTION VI
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR
CONSTRUCTION WORKS

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SECTION VI: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS

1.00.00
GENERAL
1.01.00
This specification deals with the subject matter of safety and protection to be
observed in the Road and bridge Construction. This shall be followed along
with all related statutory requirements/obligation including Governmental
byelaws, codes, ordinance of local or central authorities related to the
construction work.
1.02.00
In case of complicated work like deep excavation, intricate shuttering and

formwork, excavation in loose soil and below water table, stacking of
excavated earth etc., work plan with necessary drawings and documents
have to be prepared by the Contractor and got approved by the Consultant.
1.03.00
Necessary reference shall be made to the following Indian Standard Codes

on safety requirements for various type of work:
2.00.00
INDIAN STANDARD
4130 1991
Demolition of Buildings
3764 1992
Excavation Work
4014 (P-II) 1967
Scaffolding, Steel Tubular
3696 (P-I & P-II)

1987 to 1991
Scaffolds and Ladders
4138 1977
Working in Compressed Air
7293 1974
Working with Construction Machinery
8989 1978
Erection of Concrete Framed Structures
5916 1970
Safety code for construction involving use of hot

bituminous materials
3.00.00
EXCAVATIONS
3.01.00
No excavation or earth work below the foundation level of an adjoining

building shall be taken up unless adequate steps are taken to prevent
damage to the existing structure or fall of any part.

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3.02.00
Every accessible part of an excavation, pit or opening in the ground into

which there is a danger of persons falling shall be suitably fenced with a
barrier upto a height of one metre suitably placed from the edge of the
excavation as far as practicable.
3.03.00
No material or load shall be placed or stacked near the edge of the

excavation or opening in the ground. The excavated material shall not be
placed within 1.5 m of the trench or half of the depth of the trench whichever
is more.
3.04.00
Cutting shall be done from top to bottom. No undercutting of sides of

excavation shall be allowed.
3.05.00
Materials shall not be dumped against existing walls or partition to a height

that may endanger the stability of the walls.
3.06.00
While withdrawing piled materials like loose earth, crushed stone, sand, etc.
from the stock piles, no over hanging shall be allowed to be formed in the
existing dump.
3.07.00
No material on any of the sites of work shall be so stacked or placed as to

cause danger or inconvenience to any person or public or any other agency
at work.
4.00.00
SCAFFOLDING, LADDERS & SHUTTERING
4.01.00
For all work that cannot be done from the ground level or from part of any
permanent structure or from other available means of support, soundly
constructed scaffoldings of adequate strength shall be used as a safe means
of access to places of work.
4.02.00
All scaffolding shall be securely supported or suspended and wherever

necessary be properly braced to ensure stability.
4.03.00
All working platform and stages from which workers are liable to fall shall be
of adequate width depending on the type of work done and closely boarded
and planked.
4.04.00
Every ladder shall be securely fixed at top and bottom. A ladder more than 5
m long shall have a prop.
4.05.00
No portable single ladder shall be over 8 m in length.

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4.06.00
Unfinished scaffolding which is under construction shall be prominently

marked as unsafe and any access points shall be closed.
4.07.00
Shuttering
The above remarks shall be applicable for this also. Shuttering, particularly for
slabs, should be treated as a scaffold. Unfinished shuttering should be
marked as dangerous similarly the finished form work should be adequately
supported, care being taken to avoid trap door effects.
5.00.00
SAFETY APPLIANCE
5.01.00
Those engaged in white washing and mixing or stacking of cement bags or

any materials which is injurious to the eyes, shall be provided with protective
goggles.
5.02.00
The Contractor shall not employ men below the age of 18 and women on the
work of painting with products containing lead in any form. Whenever men
above the age of 18 are employed on the work of lead painting the following
precautions shall be taken:
5.03.00
All necessary personnel safety equipment such as safety helmets, safety

boots, safety belts, leather gloves for welders, clear glass safety goggles etc.,
as considered adequate by the Consultant have to be kept available for the
use of persons employed at the site of work and maintained in condition
suitable for immediate use and Contractor shall take steps to ensure proper
use of equipment by the workers.
5.04.00
Sign boards 1 x 1.5 m in size with the following wording shall be erected at
the access to these areas. CONSTRUCTION AREA, HELMET REQUIRED
BEYOND THIS POINT.
5.05.0
Arrangement for rendering prompt and adequate first aid to the injured
persons shall be maintained at every work site under the guidance of a
medical officer-in-charge of the project. Depending upon the magnitude of the
work the availability of an ambulance at a very short notice (a telephone call)
shall be ensured.
5.06.0
First-aid arrangements commensurate with the degree of hazard and with the
number of workers employed shall be maintained in a readily accessible
place throughout the working hours. At least one experienced first-air
attendant with his distinguishing badge shall be available on each shift to take
care of injured persons. Arrangements shall be made for calling the medical
officer, when such a need may arise. It is recommended that

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foreman/assistant foreman/supervisor/permanent workmen who are normally

present at each working phase in each shift are given adequate training on
first-aid methods to avoid employment of a separate attendant.
6.00.00
MISCELLANEOUS
6.01.00
The Contractor shall provide necessary fencing and lights to protect the public
from accident.
6.02.00
To ensure effective enforcement of the rules and regulations relating to safety

precautions, the arrangements made by the Contractor shall be open to
inspection by the Consultant and Owner.
6.03.00
All sources of ignition shall be prohibited in areas where flammable liquids are
stored, handled and processed. Suitable warning and NO SMOKING signs
shall be posted in all such places. Receptacles containing flammable liquids
shall be stacked in such a manner as to permit free passage of air between
them.
6.04.00
All combustible materials shall be continuously removed from such areas

where flammable liquids are stored, handled and processed. All spills of
flammable liquids shall be cleared up immediately. Containers of flammable
liquids shall be tightly capped.
7.00.00
REPORTING OF ACCIDENT
7.01.00
All accidents, major or minor must be reported immediately. The Contractor,

will provide first aid to the injured person immediately and the injured person
shall report to the first aid station along with the INJURED ON WORK form
duly filled in quintuplicate and submit to the Medical Officer of the First Aid
Station.
7.02.00
Serious Injury
7.02.01
In case of serious injury, the following procedure shall be adopted by the

Contractor:
a) Provide First Aid at his own First Aid Station.
b) Take the injured person to the Hospital along with the INJURED ON
WORK form duly filled in.
c) Reporting the accident to the Owner/Consultant by the Contractor.

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7.03.00
Fatal Accident
Fatal accident must be reported immediately to the Consultant/Owner as well
as to the Police.
8.00.00
PENALTY
Failure to observe the Safety Rules will make the Contractor liable to penalty
by way of suspension of work, fine and termination of contract.

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SECTION VII
LIST OF RECOMMENDED
MAKES/ MANUFACTURERS

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SECTION VII: LIST OF RECOMMENDED MAKES/ MANUFACTURERS

1.00.00
GENERAL
1.01.00
The makes and manufacturers shall be preferably from the following list. In
case the same is not available in the market or incase of a change in trade
name, equivalent makes/ re-designated manufacturer shall be used with the
approval of Consultant.
1.02.00
In case of items not covered in the list, the material shall be best available in
the market and each item should have BIS certification mark.
Sl.No
1.
2.

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Description
CEMENT
REINFORCEMENT
STEEL
Manufacturers
ACC,
COROMANDEL,
RAMCO,
ZUARI,
ULTRA TECH CEMENT,
CCI (Cement Corporation of India),
CHETTINAD
SAIL,
TATA STEEL,
RINL
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SECTION VIII
LIST OF DRAWINGS

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Section VIII: List of drawings Enclosed (FOR TENDER PURPOSE)
SI.NO.
DESCRIPTION
DRAWING NO
Layout of Roads & Drains
MEC/23KM/01/35/E/147 - Rev 0
Details of Roads & Drains
MEC/23KM/01/35/E/148 Rev 0
General Layout
MEC/23KM/01/14/E/008 - Rev 05
Approach Road Details

(Main road to Terminal)
MEC/23KM/01/14/E/020 Rev 0
Road Layout
MEC/23KM/01/14/E/021 Rev 0

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HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION

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Technical Specification for Earthwork and backfilling

Technical Specification for Flexible pavements

Technical Specification for Masonry and Allied Works

Technical Specification for Soling & Hardcore

Technical Specification for Plastering & Pointing

Technical Specification for Supplying and Laying of RCC pipes

Technical Specification for Road Markings

Special Conditions for Civil Works

Norms of Cement Consumption

Safety Requirements for Construction Works

List of Recommended Makes/Manufacturers

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RD-01: GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is setting up marketing

The work also involves identification of damaged portion, demolition of the

The contractor will be required to work in close co-ordination with other

Brief description of Road works.

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All works shall be recorded in appropriate proformas to be firmed up by the

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Records of cement and steel receipts, issue, and consumption shall be

The work to be performed under this specification consists of providing all

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Contractor shall mobilise all necessary equipment such as excavator, 8-10t

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The contractor shall arrange for alternative traffic arrangement during

The contractor shall provide appropriate storage sheds for construction

APPROVAL AND TESTS

A high standard of quality is required for all materials and workmanship in

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Any material brought to site which, in the opinion of the Consultant is

Recommended practice for 2cm thick bitumen & tar carpets

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Method of testing softening point of Tar & Bituminous

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RD-02: EARTH WORK AND BACKFILLING

This section of the specification covers the technical requirements for

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Excavation shall include removal of trees, roots & organic remains,

All types of soils, murrum, boulders &soft rocks.

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CODES AND STANDARDS

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Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural

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