1. Submissions a. Submit shop drawings, joint detail drawings and method statements for approval b.

Submit design mix of concrete for approval

2. Materials ( IS Code- need to take a call on the practical tests that can be conducted there ) a. Cement Frequency: 1 in 1000 bags Following checks as per IS 4031 i. Initial and final setting time ii. Compressive strength iii. Normal consistency iv. Specific gravity b. Water Following tests as per IS 456: 2000 i. Initial setting time should greater than 30 minutes. ii. Average compressive strength should greater than 90% of distilled sample. Following tests as per IS 3025 (Part 18) iii. Organic impurities less than 200mg/1 iv. Inorganic impurities less than 3000mg/1 v. Sulphates less than 400mg/1 vi. Chlorides less than 500mg/1 vii. Suspended matter less than 2000mg/1 c. Aggregates. Frequency: Twice per month. Following checks as per IS 383: 1970 i. Limits on content of deleterious material (Table 1) ii. Sieve Analysis iii. Specific Gravity iv. Bulk Density v. Abrasion Value vi. Crushing/Impact value vii. Elongation index viii. Absorption value ix. Flakiness index x. Moisture content xi. Soundness of aggregate d. Reinforcement Frequency: 1 set of test for every 100 T received. Following tests as per IS 1786 and IS 228 i. Ultimate tensile strength ii. Yield stress

iii. Bend stress iv. Reverse bend stress v. Percentage elongation e. Admixtures Admixtures quality and content should conform to IS 456 and IS 9103. i. Information to ITC on what admixtures will be used. ii. (Flyash content not to exceed 15% by weight) iii. (Blast furnace slag not to exceed 15% by weight) f. Concrete Following checks as per IS: 456 i. Air content (Daily) ii. Slump Value (Daily) iii. Compression test (Weekly) iv. Temperature (Daily) v. Density (Weekly)

3. Fabrication process a. *Inspection of moulds i. Critical dimensions (Tolerances) 1) Tolerance for cross-sectional dimensions of moulds: +10mm / -5mm 2) Tolerance for surfaces of forms is 3mm in 3m. 3) Tolerance for opening for services: +10mm for size and 25mm for location 4) Tolerance for Squareness: Difference between the greatest and shortest dimensions should not exceed the following: Length of shorter sides Up to and including 1.2m: 6mm Over 1.2m but less than 1.8m: 9mm 1.8m and over: 12mm ii. Mould Cleanliness The mould should be clean and free from debris and old mortars using remover or scaling bars. iii. Form release agent Form oil or mould release agent should be applied evenly over the mould surfaces. b. Reinforcement and connection i. Check that the rebar size, spacing, and lap length are in accordance with the drawings. ii. Lifting hooks and inserts must be correctly positioned and properly secured. iii. Corrugated pipes, rebars, cast-in-items must be correctly positioned. iv. Concrete cover 1) Tolerance of +5mm is allowed in cover provision.

2) Sufficient number of spacers with the correct sizes should be properly placed and secured to achieve the required concrete cover during casting. c. Prestressing Tendons i. Strand hauling 1) Form release agents should have anti-rust properties. 2) The strand hauling should only be carried out when the form release agent has dried to a certain degree that will not contaminate the strands. ii. Strand size, spacing and pattern of strands should be as per drawings. iii. *Stressing pressure A preload of 9000N to 18000N should be applied to the strands to eliminate undue sag. iv. *Elongation The degree of accuracy necessary in reading the elongation depends upon the magnitude of elongation obtained. The load corresponding to the error of measurements should not exceed 1/2 percent of the final load. v. *Slippage 1) Check for slippage at the anchorages. 2) Spliced strands also shall be checked at the splice, immediately before the concrete is placed. 3) If slippage of any strand is found that affects the final load on that strand by more than 1/2 percent, the strand or strands shall be retensioned. d. M&E services Electrical services-power points, telephone SCV points, cast in switches, plumbing services- groove lines, waste pipes, water pipes, gas pipes and aircons: 1) Check and verify all details comply with drawings. 2) Check the mould fitting conditions including blockout details. e. Concreting i. *Slump test Slump value should be between 25mm and 100mm. ii. *Drop Height Drop height of concrete should not exceed 1m. iii. (IS) Cube sampling Cube sampling should be done as per IS 456 section 15.2.2: For 1-5 cumec of concrete: No. of samples = 1 For 6-15 cumec of concrete: No. of samples = 2 For 16-30 cumec of concrete: No. of samples = 3 For 31-50 cumec of concrete: No. of samples = 4 For 51 and above cumec of concrete: No. of samples = 4 plus one additional sample for each additional 50 cumec. iv. Compaction and curing 1) Proper vibration and compaction should be carried out in particular, in more congested areas. 2) Form vibrator should be used for slender and thin elements.

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3) Proper spreading and levelling of concrete surface level after initial set. Use of trowel/float for smooth surface finishes. 4) Curing should commence immediately after finishing by covering the exposed surface with not less than two layers of wet burlap or one layer of cotton mats to prevent drying of the concrete. 5) Concrete cubes should be subjected to the same curing conditions as the precast concrete elements. v. *Release of strands 1) Strands should be released after the required strength has been attained and while the concrete is moist from curing. 2) The flame for cutting the strand shall be played along the strand over a length of at least 150 mm at such a rate that the failure of the first wire in the strand shall not occur until a minimum of 5 seconds after heat is first applied. 3) Strands shall be released in a symmetrical pattern and in a manner that will create a minimum of eccentricity of the force acting upon the members. 4) Items such as forms, ties, inserts or other devices that restrict longitudinal movement of the member shall be released or loosened to prevent damage. 5) The prestressing strands should be trimmed over 3mm of the concrete, and the ends of the strands shall be given two coats of zinc dust spray or paint to avoid corrosion. vi. *Demoulding 1) Cube tests should be conducted to verify the concrete strength of elements before demoulding. 2) As a general guide, the minimum concrete strength for reinforced precast element is 10 N/mm2 and for prestressed elements is 25 N/mm2. Final inspection i. *Surface condition 1) No cracks (tolerance) 2) No chipping 3) No honeycomb (tolerance) 4) No excessive pinholes. 5) There should be no visual exposure of groups of coarse aggregates resulting from grout leakage. 6) Cold joint & formwork joint must be smooth. 7) No bulging of structural elements. 8) All formwork, nails, zinc strips, etc must be removed. ii. Element markings Proper identification markings should be in place for easy retrieval and tracing. iii. *Dimensional checks on elements 1) Tolerance for cross-sectional dimension of precast elements: +10mm / 5mm 2) Tolerance for opening: +10 for size and 25mm for location. 3) Tolerance for length of precast members (major dimension of unit):

 Up to 3m: 6mm 3m to 4.5m: 9mm 4.5m to 6m: 12mm Additional deviation for every subsequent 6m: 6mm 4) Straightness or bow (deviation from intended line) of precast member: Up to 3m: 6mm 3m to 6m: 9mm 4.5m to 6m: 12mm Additional deviation for every subsequent 6m: 6mm 5) Squareness of precast member Difference between the greatest and shortest dimensions should not exceed the following: Length of shorter sides Up to and including 1.2m: 6mm Over 1.2m but less than 1.8m: 9mm 1.8m and over: 12mm 6) Twist of precast member Any corner should not be more than the deviation stated from the plane containing the other 3 corners: Up to 600mm wide and 6m in length: 6mm Over 600mm wide and for any length: 12mm 7) Flatness: 6mm per 1.5m iv. *Lifting points/Inserts 1) Tolerance for position: 20mm from centre line location in drawing 2) Lifting devices and inserts free from damages 4. Storage (manufacturing site) and Delivery a. Storage condition and stacking method 1) The storage support position for beams and panels should be within 300mm from the lifting points. 2) For prestressed elements such as hollow core slabs, only 2 support points are to be used. 3) The support spacers should be in a vertical line. 4) Wall panels should be stored vertically and braced in position by A-frames or a racking system. b. Delivery 1) Check that elements have achieved 75% of design strength before delivery. 2) Protection measures such as the use of cushion packing or polythene wrapping should be used for delivery. 3) For elements with large openings, temporary bracings, ties or strongbacks should be provided for safe handling. 5. Element Inspection At Site a. Element Identification Check delivery checklist for correct type, quantity and element identification. b. Surface condition 1) No cracks (tolerance) 2) No chipping 3) No honeycomb (tolerance)

4) No excessive pinholes. 5) There should be no visual exposure of groups of coarse aggregates resulting from grout leakage. 6) No bulging of structural elements. c. Dimensional checks on elements 1) Tolerance for cross-sectional dimension of precast elements: +10mm / -5mm 2) Tolerance for opening: +10 for size and 25mm for location. 3) Tolerance for length of precast members (major dimension of unit): Up to 3m: 6mm 3m to 4.5m: 9mm 4.5m to 6m: 12mm Additional deviation for every subsequent 6m: 6mm 4) Straightness or bow (deviation from intended line) of precast member: Up to 3m: 6mm 3m to 6m: 9mm 4.5m to 6m: 12mm Additional deviation for every subsequent 6m: 6mm 5) Squareness of precast member Difference between the greatest and shortest dimensions should not exceed the following: Length of shorter sides Up to and including 1.2m: 6mm Over 1.2m but less than 1.8m: 9mm 1.8m and over: 12mm 6) Twist of precast member Any corner should not be more than the deviation stated from the plane containing the other 3 corners: Up to 600mm wide and 6m in length: 6mm Over 600mm wide and for any length: 12mm 7) Flatness: 6mm per 1.5m d. Lifting Points/inserts 1) Tolerance for position: 20mm from centre line location in drawing 2) Lifting devices and inserts free from damages e. Sleeve system/connections 1) Tolerance for position: 6mm from centre line location in drawings 2) Bar protrusion length according to requirements. No bending, cranking or damages to bars 3) Bars free from concrete droppings or corrosion 4) Sleeves, grout holes, grout tubes not congested with debris 6. Storage at site 1) The storage support position for beams and panels should be within 300mm from the lifting points. 2) For prestressed elements such as hollow core slabs, only 2 support points are to be used. 3) The support spacers should be in a vertical line. 4) Wall panels should be stored vertically and braced in position by A-frames or a racking system. 7. Pre erection

a. Tools, equipments (drills, auto-level, theodolite, brackets, bolts) and temporary props and bracings 1) Check that all the tools and equipments (drills, auto-level, theodolite, brackets, and bolts) are properly working and the temporary props and bracings are as per the shop drawings. 2) Minimum of 2 braces should be used for each precast element. 3) The brace should have 50 to 60 degrees angle from horizontal. 4) Bracing points in the wall should not be less than 67% of the height of the panel from its base. 5)Braces should have a factor of safety of 2 against ultimate failure. 6) Bracing connections should be designed with a factor of safety of 2.5 against ultimate failure. b. Starter bars of lower units (number, spacing, size and length) for vertical components Position and location of the starter bars should be as per the drawings. c. Location and condition of corrugated pipe sleeves Location of corrugated pipe sleeves should be as per drawings. d. Shim plate level The shim plates(level pads) should be positioned using non shrink mortar and their level should be checked before installation. e. Backer rods and waterproofing strip position Check that the compressible form or backer rod is properly secured. 8. Installation a. *Alignment, plumb and level 1) Tolerance for departure of any point from its position: 10mm 2) Tolerance for plumb: 3mm / m, maximum 20mm for floor to floor height and 40mm for the entire building height. 3) Maximum deviation of mean level: 10mm 4) Camber at mid-span: according to specifications. b. *Interface/joint requirements 1) Joint taper: Over 3m length: 6mm Maximum for entire length: 9mm 2) Alignment of horizontal and vertical joint: 6mm 3) Jog in alignment of matching edges: 6mm 4) Installation of sealant and waterproofing: according to specifications c. *Cast-in steel items/welded and bolted connections 1) Tolerance for position of cast-in steel items: 6mm from centre line location in drawings. 2) Tolerance for position of openings for bolt connections: 3mm from centre line location in drawings d. Adequacy of temporary supports e. Grout mix ratio 9. Final Inspection a. No visible crack or damage

b. Watertightness test on: -External Wall panels -Joints between external wall and window frame