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; I. General 1.1 This work .shall consist of all the required excavation within the
limits of the works. It shall include the removal and proper utilization
and hauling or disposal of .all excavated materials and constructi"g
shaping and finishing of all excavation over the entire extent of the
works in conformity ~vith the drawings and this specification.
l.2 .The excavation shall be executed in such a manner and order as
approved by the S.O, The Contractor shall be responsible for
.compliance with bye-laws and regul,ations rcl.ating to the earth.work.
1.3 For the purpose of this Tender, the Contractor shall not allow any
extra cost for excavation in rock and aI-I excavation work in this contract
shall be assumed to be without rock.
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I 2. Site Clearing 2.1 The whole site shall be cleared to the extent as shown in the
j relevant drawings. These shall include clearing, grubbing. demolishing.
1 4. Demolitio!).Existing 4.1 Any existing structures and other obstruction which are designated
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Structures to be removed shall be demolished, broken up, removed and disposed
of as approved by the 5.0. .
4.2 All salvaged materials arising from the demolition work shall
unless otherwise specified become the property of the Controctor ond
shall be removed from site as soon as possible.
5. Relocation of Existing 5.1 The Contractor's attention is specially drawn to his responsibilities
Utilities and Services under the Clause headed "Damage to Property" of the Condition of
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6. Excavation for 6.1 Foundation trenches, pier holes, etc. shall be excavated to the
Foundations Pits lengths and widths as shown on the drawings, with sides trimmed and
and Trenches bottoms levelled and stepped as required.
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7, Sides of Exco"otion 7.1 The Contractor'shall ensure that at all times thc sides of the
excavation are maintoined in a safe and stable condition and shall be
responsible for the adequate provision of all timbering and strutting
required for this pGrpose and shall comply with. any instructions issued
by the S.O. in this respect. . .
8, ExcO"ation to be 8.1 The Contractor. shall be responsible for keeping dry all exca"ations
kept Dry whether in open cut or in trench so as not to interfere with the work in
progress. He shall without extra cost to Government. provide. fix.
maintain ond work as and where directed by the S.O. such pumps.
wells. drains. dams'and other things necessary to effecti ely deal with all
water which may collect or find its way into the exca ation from any
\ (- cause whatsoever. Ncvenhcless such directive shall nor relieve the
contractor from his liability ior any damage to the Works or' adjoining
land and property or water courses due to his operations.
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9. Bottom of Exca,,'ation 9.1 Unless otherwise $tated. the excavation. whether in open CUI or in
trench. shall be proceeded with in such portions "t a time a5 thc S.O.
i may'a'prrove and shall not in. the first instance he carried down to a
. depth hearer than ISO mm abovt the required excavation level: the last
150'mm of depth to the said level shall be carried out by manuollabour
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in adv~nccof placing concrete.
9 .2~'~'\ny pockets of SGft material or loose rock in the bottom of pi •• and
trenches shall be removed and the resulting cavities and any large
fissures filled with properl~' compacted blinding concrete (1:3:~). The
Contractor shall toke such steps as and when necessary to prevent damoge
tv the bottom iJi exCa..•.
iiliUi1 uue to exposure to thl: we.ath~r. After lh~
placing of any biinding concrete no trimming' of the side faces shall be
carried out for thl? next 24 hours.
10. Inspection 10.1 The Contracror shall report to the S.O. when the excavations are
ready to receive concrete and no concrete shall be laid until the
I excavation have been inspected nndapproved by the S.O ..
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11. Backfilling 11.1' A portion 0f the exca,'ated materia! shall be returned. filled
around walls, columns and the like in 225 mm layers and each layer
thoroughly compacted using rammers or mechanical compactors as the
S.O. may approve. until compaction is complete. However. only
suitable and approved fill materials shall be returned for backfilling.
The surplus excavated materials shall be deposited, spread and levelled
on site or deposited el,ewhere as approved.
11.2 Any planking sheets used for the sides of the excavation shall be
withdrawn in stages as the compaction of backfilling proceeds.
12. Rock Excavation 12.1 Excavation in rock as defined hereinunder shall be measured and
.paid for as an extra to the Contract Sum. in accordance with the
Contract Schedule of Rates.
12.2 Rock shail mean those geological strata of hard material which
necessitate the use of blasting or approved pneumatic tools for their
" removal. Rock boulders found in general excavation shall constitute as j
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12.3 Notwithstanding the above. rock shall not include material which
in the judgement of the S.D. can be loosened with a dozer mounted
drawn ripper of the following description:
Ripper Unit: The ripper to be attached to the dozer shall he the most
efficient parallelogram type recommended by the dozer 'or ripper
manufacturer. The ripper shall have shanks in good condition with
sharpened cutting point.
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j 12.4 Shale and clay boulders will not be considered as rock. The S.O.'s
decision as to whether or not the moterials of the excavation is c1assifi~d
j, as rock shall be final.
I 1'2:5 The Contractor shall be entitled to extra payment for rock
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excJvation only if reasonahle notice is given £0 the S.O. to examine such
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material prior# to .breaking up and t; measure the extent and (kpth
bdor~ further ~XCaV;Jti0n.
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13. Use of Explosives 13.1 The Conrractor shall not use any explosi\"c:, for t:-tc PlJ.p:",,;)(;: l.t"
r:xcav;:uillg or for ~lOy other purpose \vhatsoc\'cr i:l i.h:s ','.ork \\'it~out t:..:
\vrinen ~ppoval of the S.O. In the event where <.ipf'rnvai Ci.lllnO[ be given
..._~ by the S.D. due to whatever reason. the Contraet.:.r shall carry Out the
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works using other means.
13.2 Where the written approval is given by the S.D. for the use of
explosive. the Contractor shall comply strictly with all rules and.
regulations laid out by the relevant authorities pertaining to the use of
this explosives.
15. Filling Under IS.! Filling shall be provided and laid under floors. aprons. etc. where
Floors, Apron. etc. required. Filling shall be of suitable material as specified hereinbefore.
deposited in layers not exceeding 155 mm loose thickness and each
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layer well watered where necessary. rammed and compacted. No clay t.
shall be used for filling under floors and aprons.
16~ Temporary Drain'age 16.1 As earthworks progress; approved temporary channels shall be
Channels.and Bunds provided and maintained for effident drainage of the site until such time
as the permanent surface water drainage is installed. These temporary
drainage channels shall discharge into the permanent natural water
coursed or main ,drainage system. .
17. Clearing of Existing 17.1 During the execution of the earthwork. the Contractor sh,,11 lake
Ditches, Drains, . all necessary precautions to prevent blockage or obstruction and to
River, etc. ensure free-flow of existing drains. ditches, streams and the like.
18. Protection and Main- 18.1 The Contractor shall provide all necessary protection and
tenance of Earth maintenance of earthworks particularly from the damaging effects of
works water entering the works from rainfall .. runoff. springs. rivers or
streams. Damage to finished or partly completed work arising from the
lack of such protection and maintenance work shall be made good by
the Contractor at his own cost and expense .
19. Hardeorc
19.1 Where shown and required approved hardcorc consisung of
good, sound, broken bricks or stones shall be provided and laid to the
thickness shown on the drawings, well rammed, compacted and blinded
with sand. All hardcore shall be well watered immediately prior to the
depositing of concrete thereon .
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