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The Tata Power Company Ltd.

Corporate Engineering

Date:16.10.2012

Project : Construction of Field Hostel at Maithon

Specification Name: Construction of Field Hostel at Maithon

Doc.No. : ENGG/SPEC/2012/899

THE TATA POWER COMPANY LTD.

Revision History:

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Contents

Cover Page Page No.


Content 2
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 3
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Brief Description of The Project 5
2.0 Scope of Work 4
3.0 General Instructions 9
4.0 Project Milestones 18
5.0 Evaluation Criteria 21
6.0 Terminal Points 21
7.0 Exclusions 22
8.0 Submissions by Bidder 22
9.0 LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure I – Schedule of Quantities for Civil and 23
Architectural work
Annexure II – Schedule of Quantities for Electrical work 44
Annexure III – Technical specific Requirement 52
Annexure IV – Schedule of Deviation from Technical 212
Specifications
Annexure V – Schedule of Deviation from General 213
specification
Annexure VI – Code of Standards Applicable 214
Annexure VII – List of Bid Drawings 215

1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. INTRODUCTION

The specific requirement covers the complete construction works for civil, electrical,
plumbing & sanitary, storm water drainage and sewage treatment system for proposed

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staff field hostel, canteen, gymnasium, dormitory and entertainment room etc at Maithon,
Jharkhand state.

1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Tata Power operates and maintains the 1050 MW thermal power station located at
Maithon in the state of Jharkhand. Further expansion of this power plant is expected in
the near future. Currently the plant has O&M staff apart from supporting staff from
finance, HR and administration. In view of the present scenario and considering the
future requirements during expansion, more accommodation would be required within
the plant boundary. In order to match the accommodation requirements of the future, a
field hostel along with ancillary buildings like canteen, gymnasium, dormitory, tennis court
etc are proposed.

GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

1. Owner : Maithon Power Limited

2. Project Manager : The Tata Power Company Limited

3. Project Title : Field Hostel at Maithon

4. Location : On the right bank of the river Barakar in the Nirsa-


cum-Chirkunda C.D. Block of Dhanbad district,
Jharkhand at a road distance of about 7.5km north
of G.T.Road and 10km north of Mugma railway
station on the Howrah Mughalsarai grand chord
line of the eastern railway.

5. Nearest Railway station : Mugma railway station

6. Site elevation : 156 m to 177m above mean sea level.

7. Access Road : about 7.5 km north of G.T.Road

8. Nearest Airport : Kolkata

9. Nearest Sea port : Kolkata

10. Latitude of site : 23 deg 49 ‘-38’’ N

11 Longitude of site : 86 deg 45 ‘-41’’ E

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12 Meteorological data : Climatic condition: Humid and tropical

a) Temperatures: : Recorded at IMD Panagarh(1980-


89) near Maithon

Dry Bulb temperatures

i) Annual Mean (highest) : 35.8deg.C

ii) Annual Mean (Lowest) : 16.3deg.C

iii) Maximum(May) : 46.4 deg.C

iv) Minimum(January) : 4.5 deg.C

v) Temperature to be considered for : 50 deg C


design of electrical
equipment/devices

b) Relative humidity

i) Annual Mean (@0830hrs) : 71.7%

ii) Annual Mean (@1730hrs) : 64.8%

iv) Maximum(August @0830hrs) : 85.2%

v) Minimum(March @1730 hrs) : 35.5%

c) Rainfall

i) Average annual RF : 1328 mm

d) Wind Data

Basic wind speed : 47 m/sec as per IS 875 (Part-3) -


1987

i) Annual mean, km/hr. : 4.4

ii) Maximum, km/hr. : 6.8

13) Languages Spoken in the Region : Hindi

14) Official language for the bidder to deal with : English

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15) Tropicalisation : All equipment supplied against


this specification shall be given
tropical and fungicidal treatment in
view of climatic conditions
prevailing at site.

16) All devices shall be suitable for continuous operation over the entire range of
voltage and frequency indicated below without any change in their
performance.

i. AC supply : Voltage variation 10% Frequency


variation  5%

Combined voltage & frequency


variation 10%

ii. DC supply : Voltage variation +10%

-15%

2.0. SCOPE OF WORK

The list of structures / facilities that are considered in the proposed staff hostel premises
are as below:
Sr Building title Capacity Type of structure / Remarks
No
1 Staff hostel 50 rooms RCC foundation and superstructure with
brick masonry walls
2 Canteen incl 88 persons Same as above
Kitchen
3 Gymnasium -- Same as above
4 Dormitory 6 persons Same as above
5 Tennis court -- RCC grade slab over compact soil / rubble
base
6 Fencing -- Barbed wire fencing and chainlink fencing
7 Entrance Gates -- Mild Steel entrance gates with RCC
foundations
8 Roads and -- Bituminous flexible pavement with
pathways necessary layers for roads and paver
blocks for pathways

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9 Drains -- RCC
10 Sewage 10 KLD Package type plant mounted on RCC
Treatment Plant foundation base
11 Internal, external -- Applicable for all rooms, halls of buildings
and Street for internal and external lighting including
lighting for entire power cabling etc.
complex Road side lighting including power cabling
12 Support Structure 20000 lit. Structural steel Support Structure for
for overhead overhead water tank for
water tank

2.1. The scope of this tender includes:


a) Complete civil, structural and architectural works for construction of staff hostel
complex and all associated facilities tabulated above including supply of all materials
like cement, bitumen, reinforcement steel and structural steel wherever required as
per the drawings.
b) Complete electrical works pertaining to staff hostel complex and all associated
facilities tabulated above including designing of entire electrical system, supply,
installation, testing and commissioning of power cables, distribution boards / panels,
earthing conductors, conduits, wiring, lighting fixtures and street poles with light
fixtures wherever required as per the drawings.
c) Complete plumbing and sanitary works pertaining to staff hostel complex and all
associated facilities tabulated above including designing of entire plumbing piping
system, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of underground and wall
concealed pipes, supply and installation of sanitary fixtures wherever required as per
the drawings.
d) Complete storm water drainage system involving reinforced concrete drains
(surrounding the building as per layout) and stone pitched drains along the roads.
The bidder’s scope also includes design of storm water drainage network based on
the site topography and layout.
e) Complete road and concrete paver block laying works including excavation, backfilling
(for shoulders and in embankment as required), base compaction and laying of
several compacted layers as applicable for bituminous flexible pavement.
f) Complete works pertaining to design, supply, installation and testing of Sewage
Treatment Plant including necessary civil works with all materials where required. The

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bidder’s scope also includes the design of waste-water piping network as applicable
for the project. Moreover the bidder is responsible for operation and maintenance of
sewage treatment plant for a period of 1 year from the date of successful
commissioning of the plant.
g) Complete civil works pertaining to miscellaneous items like barbed wire fencing,
chain-link fencing and entrance gates as applicable.
h) Submission of all the drawings for OWNER’s approval. Bidder must note that all
drawings pertaining to works involving steel fabrication, electrical, plumbing & sanitary
items would require OWNER’s approval prior to start.
i) Submission of final as built drawings after completion of the project.
j) The bidder shall submit the project schedule and bid guarantees along with the bid
document.
NOTE:-

The above is only a brief indicative scope of work which helps the bidder to understand
the nature of works involved in this project. The bidder is advised to thoroughly refer the
Bill of Quantities (including technical specifications) and tender purpose drawings before
submitting the bid documents to the OWNER.

3.0. GENERAL INSTRUCTION

1.0 INFORMATION FURNISHED

1.1 This specification is intended as a general description of quality envisaged for material,
workmanship and of the finished work. It is not intended to cover minute details. The
work shall be executed in accordance with the best modern practice and to the
complete satisfaction of OWNER. Special techniques approved by ENGINEER shall be
used if and where found necessary.

1.2 The information given in this specification is in good faith and meant to serve as a
guide to the BIDDER. It is, therefore, imperative that BIDDER shall obtain and examine
for himself all the data, information and particulars required for the satisfactory
execution of the work under this enquiry. The submission of a bid by BIDDER implies
that he has fully read the specifications, bid drawing and General Conditions of
Contract and has made himself aware of the scope and the specifications for the work
to be performed and local conditions and other features which have a bearing on the

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cost and execution of the work. The OWNER shall not, therefore, after acceptance of
the bid, pay any extra charges for any reason whatsoever.

1.3 In case of any conflict among clauses of different technical specifications given under
Annexure-, the decision of the OWNER/ENGINEER shall be final and binding on the
CONTRACTOR.

2.0 CLOSING TIME & DATE

The quotation will be received at time and date as indicated in ‘Notice Inviting Tender’.
The technical and commercial quotations shall be kept in separate sealed envelopes
and shall be submitted at the same time, along with separate sealed envelope
containing EMD. Value of EMD will be indicated in special conditions of contract.

3.0 NIGHT WORK

3.1 The time of completion as defined in Clause hereinabove, shall be deemed to exclude
working during night shifts. However, ENGINEER may consider granting permission for
working during night shifts, if he considers it essential in order to complete the work in
the stipulated time, on a specific request by the CONTRACTOR. No extra payment
shall be made for working extra hours/night shifts. Where night work is in progress,
sufficient lights shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR, at his cost, to safeguard the
workmen and the public and he shall take suitable precautions to prevent accidents.
Accident-prone areas shall be barricaded and provided with red lights as caution to
prevent accidental falls.

4.0 INSPECTION OF SITE BY BIDDER

4.1 BIDDER shall inspect the site, examine and obtain all information required and satisfy
himself regarding matters such as access to site, communication, transport, right of
way, the type and number of equipment and facilities required for the satisfactory
completion of work, the availability of local labour, material, local working conditions,
uncertainties of weather, obstructions and hindrances that may arise, etc., which may
affect the work or cost thereof, before submission of his Bid. Ignorance of site
conditions shall not be accepted by the OWNER as basis for any claim for
compensation. The submission of a bid by the BIDDER will be construed as evidence

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that such an examination was made and any later claims/ disputes in regard to rates
quoted shall not be entertained or considered by the OWNER.

4.2 The rates quoted by BIDDER shall be based on his own knowledge and judgement of
the conditions and hazards involved and shall not be based on any representations of
the ENGINEER.

5.0 EQUIPMENT

5.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain at the site necessary number and type of
machinery and equipment including survey instruments, TOTAL Station, Auto level etc.
in good working condition for proper setting out and timely completion of the various
works covered under this specification. All arrangements for transporting the equipment
to and from the site shall be done by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense.
Contractor has to provide all the survey equipments including all technicians, helpers
etc., for checking other works also if so desired by Owner with no additional cost of the
Owner. No claim shall be entertained for mobilising additional equipment and/or
personnel to complete the work within the stipulated time.

5.2 CONTRACTOR shall provide all fuels and lubricants required for the operation and
maintenance of construction machinery and equipment as well as his transport
vehicles.

5.3 CONTRACTOR shall at his cost arrange for all his requirements of such materials as,
but not limited to, oxygen, acetylene, welding electrodes, ropes, form ties, turn-buckles,
clamps, wiping rags and sand papers etc. which are required to satisfactorily perform
his work.

5.4 It shall be ensured by the CONTRACTOR that work shall proceed uninterrupted even
in the event of power failures with the help of DG Sets and Diesel compressors. As
such, adequate number of diesel operated machinery (such as concrete mixers,
vibrators, welding sets, etc.) shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR as an alternative
arrangement in case electrically operated machinery are proposed to be brought to
site.

6.0 WORK EXECUTION AND SUPERVISION

6.1 CONTRACTOR shall arrange for qualified experienced and professional management
of all the works at the site. This shall be assisted by adequate number of qualified and

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experienced field supervision staff for each work front. A detailed organisation chart
shall form a part of this bid.

6.2 Apart from the above, a separate and independent planning and monitoring cell of
adequate and suitable back-up in the form of computers and project management
software (Microsoft Project or Primavera Only) shall also be available at site full time.
This cell shall prepare overall and detailed construction programmes and submit
weekly / fortnightly / monthly progress and hold-up reports.

6.3 In the event of occurrence of any accidents at/near the site of work or in connection
with execution of the work, a report shall be made immediately to the ENGINEER,
giving full details of the accident. He shall also report such accidents to all the
competent authorities wherever such reports are required by them.

6.4 The ENGINEER reserves the right to order in writing from time to time during progress
of the work, removal and re-execution of any work which is not, in the opinion of the
ENGINEER, in accordance with the specification.

6.5 During inclement weather, rains, CONTRACTOR shall suspend concreting for such
time as the ENGINEER may direct and shall protect from damage all works already in
progress or completed just then. All such temporary protective measures shall be at
CONTRACTOR's cost and any damage to works shall be made good by the
CONTRACTOR at his own expense.

6.6 Should the works be suspended by reason of strike/riots by CONTRACTOR's own


employees or any other cause whatsoever, save and except the force majeure
condition, CONTRACTOR shall take all precautions necessary for the protection of
work and make good, at his expense, any damage arising from any of these causes.

7.0 SERVICES AND FACILITIES BY THE OWNER

Refer Special Conditions of Contract

8.0 SURVEYING AND LAYOUT

8.1 Only a base line and one permanent bench mark would be furnished to the
CONTRACTOR on site. Surveying and laying out of all works shall be done by the
CONTRACTOR at his cost. CONTRACTOR shall maintain without disturbance during
the course of execution of the work the reference line and the bench mark.

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9.0 CONTRACTOR'S SCOPE OF SUPPLY

9.1 The CONTRACTOR will be required to provide at his own cost all facilities for his office,
warehouse, tool room, change room or any other building/structure required to execute
his work.

9.2 CONTRACTOR shall establish his own office / shed at specified place inside the plant
for his worker/staff. The CONTRACTOR’s office/shed shall be porta-cabin type. In
addition the office/shed shall have proper ventilation lighting and sanitary facilities.
CONTRACTOR shall plan their site facilities and obtain clearance from the OWNER
before construction of the Office/shed

9.3 All royalties shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR as also all tolls, local and other taxes,
etc. at no extra cost to OWNER..

9.4 All materials supplied by the CONTRACTOR shall be of the best quality and shall
conform to this specification. Approval in writing shall be obtained from OWNER before
any alternative or equivalent material is proposed to be used by the CONTRACTOR.

9.5 CONTRACTOR shall obtain all necessary permits and licenses before commencement
of work at no extra cost to OWNER.

9.6 The CONTRACTOR shall have PF coverage, for all workmen in his permanent
employee as well as those temporarily hired by him for the said project. He shall also
have ESIC cover for all workmen, permanent as well as temporary if required by law.
The cost for both the above viz. PF as well as ESIC shall be deemed to have been
covered in the rate quoted by contractor. The OWNER shall not pay any extra charges
over and above the rates quoted for these statutory payments.

10.0 MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY CONTRACTOR

10.1 The scope includes procurement and supply of all materials including cement,
reinforcement and structural steel and transporting the same to the site,
unloading, storing them in the Contractor’s own covered storage area in a neat &
systematic manner and providing necessary fencing and security to ensure the
proper utilisation of such material exclusively for the project.

All materials supplied by the CONTRACTOR shall be of the best quality and shall
conform to the given specifications. Approval in writing shall be obtained from the

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ENGINEER, before any alternative or equivalent material is used, other than what is
specifically mentioned in the drawings.

10.2 The CONTRACTOR shall get tested all material supplied by him in a OWNER
approved laboratory, as directed by ENGINEER or as specified in the corresponding
code of practice, at no extra cost to the OWNER. This is in addition to furnishing the
Manufacturer’s Test Certificate where available.

11.0 QUANTITIES

11.1 The quantities against various items of work furnished in the Schedule of Quantities are
only approximate and are based on preliminary designs. They are meant only for the
purpose of having a common base of comparison of various tenders. The quantities will
be modified based on the Bore logs from pilot bores and results of tests on test piles.

11.2 Prices and rates quoted shall be firm for a variation in the total Contract price by ± 25%
(plus or minus twenty five percent) with the provision that quantity of individual items of
work may vary to any extent. No additional financial compensation will be payable in
this regard.

11.3 BIDDER shall furnish percentage extra/rebate over the Contract Price in case variation
in the contract price exceeds ± 25%. In case BIDDER does not specify this, the quoted
price shall be deemed to remain unaltered for any variation beyond 25%. No
extension of time will be granted in case of increase /decrease of quantities/Contract
Price beyond ± 25% due to additional quantities of work to any extent for any or all
items of work.

12.0 PRICES AND RATES

12.1 Prices and rates quoted shall include cost of all materials (but excluding cost of those
which are issued free of cost by the OWNER), labour, supervision, setting out,
machinery and equipment, transport charges, wastage of material, all consumables
such as, but not limited to petrol, oil, diesel, lubricants, drill bits, pipes, ropes, etc.,
construction facilities such as scaffolding, cribbing, tarpaulins, wind break, etc., taxes,
duties, Royalties, Octroi and any other levies payable on all transactions, all leads and
lifts, etc., overheads/profits of CONTRACTOR for due performance of the work under
this contract. The rates shall also include cost for mobilisation/demobilisation of
equipment

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12.2 Prices and rates quoted shall be deemed to include everything necessary to
satisfactorily complete the work as determined by the ENGINEER.

12.3 Prices and rates quoted by the BIDDER shall remain firm for the works executed during
entire duration of the contract ".

12.4 The rates quoted by BIDDER shall remain unaltered for the use of any type of cement
such as pozzolana, ordinary portland, slag cement, etc.

13.0 VALIDITY OF BID

The Bid shall remain valid for acceptance for six (6) months from the due date of
receipt of the Bids and during this period no BIDDER shall be allowed to withdraw the
bid.

14.0 DEMOBILISATION

On completion of work, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly demobilised from the site
and leave the place in a manner as directed by the OWNER/ENGINEER, including
cleaning of the area. CONTRACTOR shall start demobilisation only after the successful
completion of the contract. No equipment, plant material or personnel shall be de-
mobilised from the site unless with the express consent of the OWNER’s Project
Manager. The OWNER reserves the right to disallow in de-mobilisation if works under
this scope of this contract are not completed to his satisfaction.

15.0 OTHER WORKS


During the course of CONTRACTOR`s works, other works either by the OWNER or by
other CONTRACTORs or by both simultaneously will be in progress within the project
area. CONTRACTOR shall make his best effort to work in harmony with others in the
best overall interest of the project and towards its speedy completion.

16.0 SECURITY & SAFETY RULES OF OWNER

16.1 The site is a protected place and entry to the site is restricted. No person shall be
employed or allowed on the site without the prior permission in writing from the
OWNER. All persons employed or allowed at the site shall at all times conform to all
regulations laid down by the OWNER.

16.2 CONTRACTOR shall strictly abide by the rules and regulations of security and safety

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enforced by the OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall provide proper identity cards, badges,
etc., to his employees whenever directed by the OWNER.

16.3 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the security of his personnel and
equipment.
16.4 CONTRACTOR, his employees and agents shall not disclose any information or
drawing furnished to them by the OWNER / ENGINEER. All drawings, reports or any
other information prepared by the OWNER/ ENGINEER/ CONTRACTOR, either
individually or jointly for the execution of the contract shall not be disclosed without
prior written approval of the OWNER. No photographs of the work or plant within the
project site shall be taken without prior written approval of the OWNER.

16.5 CONTRACTOR shall adopt all safety measures/provide necessary protection to


already constructed foundation/structures irrespective of the sequence of construction.

17.0 PAYMENT
The mode of submission of bills and payment shall be as indicated in the General
Conditions of Contract/ Special Conditions of Contract.

18.0 DRAWINGS AND DETAILS


One set of the complete specification document will be furnished by the OWNER to the
CONTRACTOR. OWNER shall also supply construction drawings and details
progressively during the contract period, to cover all the works envisaged in the scope
of the contract. Construction drawings would be issued at the commencement of the
work and subsequently to ensure that progress is maintained at the required pace, to
meet the agreed work schedule of completion provided design data are available. In
the event CONTRACTOR apprehends any delay in construction for want of drawings
and details, he shall immediately advise the ENGINEER/OWNER accordingly.
CONTRACTOR shall only have a claim for extension of time due to delay in issue of
construction drawings as considered fit in the opinion of the OWNER. OWNER`s
decision in regard to extension of time allowed on this account shall be final and
binding on the CONTRACTOR.

19.0 BID DOCUMENTS

19.1 List of bid drawings are enclosed. The drawings are intended to give the BIDDER
general idea of the type and extent of work involved. As such, they are indicative and
for bid purposes only. All drawings which will be released for construction later will bear
the suffix `RO'. Work shall proceed only on `RO' issues or subsequent revisions to

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construction drawings, which shall be issued to CONTRACTOR progressively on award


of contract. No claim from the CONTRACTOR will be entertained by the OWNER, for
the `Released for Construction' drawings being at a variance to any extent from those
issued for bid purposes.

19.2 No alteration or mutilation, other than filling in particulars wherever called for, shall be
made in the bid documents. Any changes/modifications made by the BIDDER on the
bid documents itself shall not be taken into consideration.

19.3 In case of conflict regarding interpretation of the intent or meaning of the specification
or drawing, the ENGINEER shall interpret such intent or meaning which will be final
and binding on the CONTRACTOR.

20.0 SUBMISSION OF BID

20.1 Procedure for Submission

The following procedure shall be adopted for submission of bids by the


BIDDER. The sealed envelopes shall be submitted as follows:

a) Envelope No. I - To be superscribed `EARNEST MONEY' and to contain


Earnest Money in the form of Demand Draft, or Bank guarantee.
b) Envelope No. II - To be superscribed as `UNPRICED BID' and to contain the
BIDDER's forwarding letter, all proposal, annexures duly filled in, including an
exact replica of Price Schedule with only the price figures deleted and with all
technical and commercial deviations, if any, in the prescribed form.
c) Envelope No.III- To be superscribed as “PRICED BID” will contain an exact
replica of Price schedule and Schedule with prices duly entered in sealed cover.

20.2 Each page of the bid document including the bid drawings shall be signed and dated
in ink by the BIDDER as a token of having examined the same. Any corrections in
the rates entered in the Schedule of Quantities shall also be signed and dated by the
BIDDER in ink, before submitting the bid. Non-compliance with this condition will
make the bid liable for rejection.

20.3 “The bid prices and rates must be filled in the Schedule of Quantities and Rates,
Bids received in any other form will not be accepted.” BIDDER shall also fill in the
Schedule of Deviations from Technical Specifications and General Conditions of
Contract. If these schedules of deviations are not filled up, it shall be deemed that
the BIDDER abides by the stipulations as in the bid documents.

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20.4 Bid shall be accompanied by a covering letter, in five copies, in which BIDDER may
furnish any information which he wishes to be considered along with the bid

20.5 All accompaniments of the bid shall be in five copies.

20.6 All quotations and correspondence pertaining to bid shall be in English. Completed
bid documents shall be submitted as indicated in Notice Inviting Tender (NIT).

21.0 RETURN OF BID DOCUMENTS:

In case if BIDDER is not interested to quote for the above work, the bid document
shall be returned to

Deputy General Manager (CCO.),


Tata Power Company Ltd.,
4th Floor, Technopolis Knowledge Park
Mahakali Caves Road,
Andheri (East)-400093
Mumbai

22.0 OWNER RESERVES RIGHT

22.1 The OWNER reserves the right to accept any bid irrespective of whether it is the
lowest or otherwise or reject any or all bids without assigning any reasons
whatsoever.

23.0 SPLITTING OF WORK

24.1 The OWNER reserves the right to split up the work included in the scope of this
enquiry among several CONTRACTORs at the stage of initial contract award or
during the progress of the work incase of unsatisfactory work or progress of any
CONTRACTOR or if OWNER wants to speed up the work to meet stringent project
schedule BIDDER’s quoted rates shall remain unaltered even if the work is split up.

4.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE / MILESTONES

The key dates for the project are given below:

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Milestone Target (Months)


Finalization of Award of Contract Zero Date (0)
Site handover for Construction (0+1)
Completion of 'Engineering' Start (0+1 to 0+5)
Equipment Material delivery at site Start (0+3 to 0+5)
Commencement of Construction / (0+1)
Erection / Installation at site
Completion of all activities (0+8)
Taking over of project by Tata Power (0+8)

Based on the above mile stones, the Bidder shall prepare a detail project
schedule and shall submit the same with the bid.
Time is the essence of this contract. The CONTRACTOR shall, within one week of
receipt of the Letter of Intent has to submit to the OWNER for his approval, a
detailed work schedule before starting the foundation work to achieve completion
schedule both interim and ultimate, and indicated in clause 3.1 & 3.2 above. After
the OWNER has agreed with the schedule, the CONTRACTOR shall prepare
detailed program of each work front/activity breaking it down giving daily
quantifiable/measure of progress. The schedules are to be reviewed periodically
with the OWNER to ensure that the completion date will be met or to institute
corrective steps (at no extra cost to the OWNER) to adhere to the completion dates.
The OWNER reserves the right to revise the schedule at his discretion in order to
keep up to the completion date and to suit the project requirement and such
alterations shall not entitle the CONTRACTOR to any extra payment

The CONTRACTOR shall arrange for the mobilisation of all equipment, material,
personnel and all other resources to progress the work at the site to suit the
completion dates of works of scope of enquiry. No financial, time extension or other
claims for idling or under-utilisation of CONTRACTOR's resources will be
entertained or paid by OWNER unless certified by OWNER's ENGINEER.

The whole works must be proceeded with, within such sections and at such times
and in such order and manner as described in these specifications and as directed
by the ENGINEER. No extra payment or relaxation in the rates will be permitted on
account of this.

To achieve the completion schedule stipulated in clause 3.1 & 3.2 above, BIDDER

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shall furnish along with the bid a list of machinery/boring and piling rigs, concrete
batching plant with its capacity and other equipment he proposes to employ in the
work. CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain all equipment and plants
necessary in good working conditions to perform the work at site. All arrangements
for transporting machinery, equipment, men and material to and from the site shall
be made by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense.

CONTRACTOR shall identify suitable quarries for uninterrupted supply of coarse


and fine aggregates and make necessary arrangements for transportation of the
same. Since quarries are located faraway, CONTRACTOR shall at all time have a
reserve storage of coarse and fine aggregates to meet peak requirement for one
month

The CONTRACTOR shall make his own arrangements for providing


accommodation for all staff and necessary storage space for equipment and
consumables such as but not limited to petrol, diesel, lubricants, oxygen, acetylene,
welding rods, etc., together with sufficient quantity of spare parts for efficient and
uninterrupted execution of the work.

The CONTRACTOR shall furnish the ENGINEER with two levels of report in the
frequency noted below:

Frequency Required by
Date
RL1: Report Level 1 Monthly 29th of each
month for
reporting
period until
27th.
RL2: Report Level 2 Weekly Friday
evening for
week stating
from Friday to
Thursday.

Report Level 1: This report to give in brief describing the summary of the progress /
milestones achieved on each of the major fronts during the month accompanied with
Photographs. The other details shall be given in the following format:

ID Activity %of progress in Cum% progress Reasons for shortfall and


no Group that Month steps taken to make up
Sch. Act. Sch. Act.

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Report Level 2 : Report should be given in the following format:

ID Activity Original Scope % Cum Reas Steps to Target Remaining


no Group comp of progress % ons cover next duration to
date work in the progress for shortfall week complete the
(measu month delay activity
red)
Sch Act Sch Act

Apart from this the CONTRACTOR is required to submit a daily report of the skilled
labour and plant, equipment and other resources deployed by him at the project site.
This shall include the resources of the sub-CONTRACTOR if any.

Extension of contract period only under force majeure conditions for completion of work
shall be granted by the OWNER, equal to the time `Force Majeure' conditions were in
existence and as applicable to this contract. Monsoon or inclement weather shall not be
considered as a reason for extension of time.

Idle time charges for any reason whatsoever shall not be entertained by the OWNER

If the CONTRACTOR fails to maintain the stipulated time of completion specified


hereinabove, he shall be liable to pay penalty as set out in `General Conditions of
Contract'. It shall be clearly understood that failure to meet interim completion dates
shall also attract penalty.

5.0 BID EVALUATION CRITERIA

The technical bids will be evaluated on the basis of following parameters


 Guaranteed technical parameter (GTP) submitted by the bidder and other credentials
submitted along with the bid documents. The vendors experience, resources and
supervision will be considered during bid evaluation.
 Capital Expenditure
 Availability of Resources for execution
 Time required for completion of the project
 Approved sub vendors of Tata Power
 O & M support for next 5 years

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 For the purpose of evaluation of Bids, prices expressed by the BIDDER in their Bids
will be converted into Indian Rupees at the exchange rates prevailing on the day Bids
are opened, as per RBI reference rate.

6.0 TERMINAL POINTS:


 For electrical works - Incoming power supply distribution board. This board would be
installed by others at a distance of about 10m from the project layout.
 For water supply - Incoming water supply pipeline. Bidder needs to design and install
a tap point (valve) for supplying water to the proposed staff hostel complex.
 For storm water drainage - Inlet of natural storm water drain (nallah) in the vicinity of
the complex (bidder can assume a distance of 100m for quoting this bid)
 For sewage treatment plant – The outlet of treated sewage to be led through a pipe
upto the inlet of rain-water harvesting pit at a distance of about 50m (for quoting this
bid).
 For roads and concrete pavers – As shown in the tender purpose drawings
 For plumbing and sanitary works – Bidder to consider all such works within the project
boundary fencing in his scope.

7.0 EXCLUSIONS:

The followings are excluded from bidder’s Scope:


 The landscaping work for plot.
 Supply and installation of air-conditioning of the rooms
 Kitchen equipments in the canteen
 Furniture for rooms
 Gymnasium equipment
 Pumps

8.0 SUBMISSIONS BY BIDDER:


Bidder shall submit following Data sheets / information along with the Technical Bid.
a) Acknowledgement of Bid receipt by duly signing all the pages of the bid documents.
b) Bid Guarantee in the format enclosed.
c) Organization Chart

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d) List of Projects executed with Reference List


e) Guaranteed Technical Particulars of all the material to be supplied duly filled in with all
technical parameters, design calculations, etc.
f) Quality Assurance / Quality plan for all work.
g) Testing Facility and Testing Plan for all items offered.
h) Schedule of Technical and Commercial Deviations.
i) Data Sheets duly filled with the data.
j) Schedule of Prices & Delivery.
k) Duly signed Un priced copy of price schedule along with technical bid.
l) Project Schedule to be prepared and submitted by the bidder along with the bid
documents

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ANNEXURE-I
SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES FOR CIVIL AND ARCHITECTURAL WORK

CIVIL WORKS - FIELD HOSTEL AT MAITHON


S.NO DECRIPTION UNIT QTY Unit Amount
Rate(Rs.) (Rs.)

GENERAL CIVIL & ARCHITECTURAL


WORKS
A. EARTH WORK & ALLIED WORKS
A1 Excavation below existing ground/grade
level at depths as indicated, in all types of
ordinary and hard soils including
backfilling around foundations with
compaction 95% Proctor density,
clearing away vegetation, shoring/strutting
as required, de-watering wherever
necessary, loading, transporting,
unloading, stacking, levelling, of the
excavated material suitable/not suitable for
back filling within a lead of 200 meters in
separate stacks, etc. as per specifications
and as directed by the ENGINEER.
i) 0 m – 2 m m3 2300
A2 Excavation below existing ground/grade
level at depths as indicated, in all types of
soft/weathered including backfilling,
rock clearing away vegetation,
shoring/strutting as required, de-watering
wherever necessary, loading, transporting,
unloading, stacking, levelling, of the
excavated material suitable/ not suitable
for back filling within a lead of 200 meters
in separate stacks, etc. as per
specifications and as directed by the
ENGINEER.
i) 0 m – 2 m m3 rate
only
A3 Loading and transporting select m3 200
excavated material from civil work
contractor’s disposal area within a lead of
3000 m, and spreading in layers of 225
mm area to bring up the graded level,
including watering and compacting the
same to achieve a Procter density of 95%
including all connected works as per
specification and as directed by
ENGINEER

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A4 Filling in foundation, plinth and floors m3 910


with approved excavated (available from
excavation) soil, sand or murum in 15 to
20 cm layers including watering and
consolidating. so as to achieve compaction
to 95% of standard proctor density, etc
complete.
A5 Filling in plinth and floors with murum or m3 305
selected approved soil brought by the
contractor from outside in 15 cm to 20 cm
layers including watering and consolidating
so as to achieve compaction to 95% of
standard proctor density etc. complete.

A6 Providing and laying 150/230mm thick m3 1880


approved dry stone rubble soling below
grade slabs, set in regular lines, interstices
thoroughly filled with small chips and
compacted by hand rollers after spreading
12mm layer of grit on top, etc., complete,
as indicated in drawings and as directed
by the ENGINEER
A7 Providing pre-constructional anti- m2 3465
termite treatment, and creating a
chemical barrier, under and on sides of
trenches, wall footings, top surface of
plinth filling, including junction of wall and
floor along the perimeter of building,
expansion joints, surrounding
pipes/conduits with approved emulsifiable
insecticides at the rates and
concentrations as per IS.6313 (Part-II) and
as directed by ENGINEER. Including all
connected work such as de watering as
required. (Treated plinth area of the
building at ground floor only shall be
measured for payment)
B B.CONCRETE AND ALLIED WORKS
(Cement and reinforcement steel will be
issued by Owner at free of cost for all
works)
B1 Providing and laying in position plain
cement nominal mix concrete with
40mm down graded coarse aggregates
including providing side shuttering as
required, placing compacting curing etc
complete including expenses towards
dewatering etc complete all as per
specification and as directed by
ENGINEER.

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Concrete grade M15 in paving for base m3 840


course below R.C.C foundation, plinth
protection etc.
B2 Providing and placing in position
reinforced cement concrete of grade M
25 with 20mm down graded aggregate
limiting W.C ratio to 0.45 for works below
grade levels including vibrating, curing, de-
watering wherever necessary, providing
construction joints, leaving cut outs /
pockets, placing of inserts/ embedments,
etc., complete, including cost of providing
form work for all shapes (including
scaffolding, centering, etc), but excluding
the cost of providing reinforcement all as
per specifications and as directed by the
ENGINEER
i) Foundations for column m3 170
ii) Water retaining structure with approved m3 60
water proofing compound for base raft,
side wall and top slab including cutout for
manhole
iii) Columns and other structures including m3 340
pedestals and grade beam
iv) Superstructure - Slabs, beams, Lintels, m3 760
chhajja's and parapet wall
v) Trenches, manholes, inspection m3 240
chambers, sumps, drains, cross drainage
works, etc.,
vi) Slabs on grade, ramps, pavings m3 500
B4 Cleaning, cutting, bending, as per M.T. 190
drawings and placing in position high
yield strength deformed reinforcement
bars conforming to IS : 1786 (Grade Fe
500) at all locations and levels including
binding with soft annealed 16G black wire,
etc. complete as shown on drawings and
as directed by the Engineer (No payment
will be made for binding wires).

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B5. Providing and erecting in position 75 m3 15


mm thick pre-cast concrete trench
cover units of specified sizes and
thickness using reinforced cement
concrete of grade M25 with 20 mm down
graded coarse aggregates including form-
work to give fair and smooth finish,
casting, vibrating using surface vibrators,
curing, storing, providing lifting
arrangement, loading / unloading,
transporting and random load testing etc.,
including peripheral angle 75 x 75 x 6 all
complete as per specification and as
directed by the Engineer
C MASONARY AND ALLIED WORK
C1 Providing Damp proof course, 75 mm m3 85
thick with Cement Concrete grade M20
using 20 mm down graded aggregate with
approved water proofing compound to
proportion recommended by manufacturer
including providing form work/side
shuttering as required vibrating, curing etc
complete.
C2 Providing and constructing brick
masonry wall in CM 1:4 including in
foundation scaffolding, curing, racking of
joints for plastering or pointing complete at
all levels.
230 mm thick m3 1660
115 mm thick m3 250
C3 Providing 12 mm thick plain-faced m2 5900
cement plaster at all levels in cement
mortar 1:4 (5 kg of cement per square
meter of plastered surface) on the internal
faces of masonry and R.CC. surfaces at all
levels including scaffolding as required,
curing, including providing Plaster of Paris
punning etc, complete
C4 Providing 20 mm thick plain faced m2 5700
external plastering in two layers, first
layer of 14 mm in cement mortar 1:5 and
second layer of 6 mm in cement mortar 1:4
mixed with approved water proofing
compound (Cement to be used shall be 8
kg/square meter of plastered surface) on
the surface of wall exposed to atmosphere
at all levels as required, curing, etc,
complete

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C5 Providing 6 mm thick plaster to the m2 2800


soffit of concrete slabs where no
permanent decking is provided as
shuttering, in CM 1:3 (3 kg of cement per
square meter of plastered surface)
including scaffolding, curing etc, including
providing punning with Plaster of Paris etc,
complete.
D STRUCTURAL STEEL & ALLIED
WORKS
D1 Detailing, fabricating, transporting to site of
erection, erecting in position at all levels,
alignment and final site welding/bolting of
all structural components fabricated out of
steel conforming IS 2062 including all
connected operations such as but not
limited to collection of steel from OWNER,
straightening of plates, preparation of
cutting plans, cutting, bending, grinding,
drilling of holes, assembly, bolting (supply
of permanent bolt and nut to be paid for
separately under relevant item) providing
erection bolts and nut (weight not
considered for payment) welding (weight
not considered for payment) including,
edge preparation for welding, pre heating
of plates before welding, post heating,
sequencing of welding, testing of welders,
inspection and testing of welds,
rectification/ correction of defective welds,
etc complete including providing erection
mark, erection scheme, protection against
damage in transit, ensuring stability of
structure by installing temporary structure
(weight not payable) during erection,
including supply of all skilled labour,
material, consumables, handling
equipment, during fabrication and erection
and all other activities, required for
complete work as per specification,
construction drawings and instruction of
ENGINEER (cost of preparation of surface
and painting will be paid for extra against
relevant items)

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Structural steel member fabricated out of M.T. 10


rolled steel sections only and rolled steel
section with cover plates conforming to
Grade E 250 (Fe 410W) quality A of
IS2062, such as columns, beams, trusses,
vertical and horizontal bracings, tie beams,
struts, purlins, side girts, sag rods,
hangers, mono rail beam, stub column,
walkways, platforms, stair stringers,
ladders.
D2 Providing all materials, tools tackles and M.T.
labour, preparing the surface by scrapping
/ sand papering to remove loose scales,
making the surface plain by applying putty,
Applying two coats of approved Primer
zinc silicate 75 micron dft (each coat),
touch up painting, followed by finish
painting with two coats of synthetic enamel
paint of 25 micron dft (each coat) including
necessary scaffolding / staging etc.
complete as directed. Paint shall be of
First Quality Manufactured by Asian /
Nerolac paints
(i). Synthetic Enamel Paint for Steel M.T. 10
surfaces
D3 Detailing, fabrication and transportation to M.T. 2
site of erection of Anchor bolts with
diameter of the bolt varying from 16 mm to
80 mm, fabricated out of MS rounds
conforming to Grade E 250 (Fe 410W)
quality A of IS2062, including anchorage
assembly consisting of plates conforming,
to Grade E 250 (Fe 410W) quality B
(Killed), of IS 2062, including threading of
bolts providing heavy washers, double
nuts, etc including all operation other than
erection as specified in item (1 above).
The bolt thread shall be protected against
rusting and damage during storage till the
bolts are incorporated into works.

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D4 Structural steel work in bolted or welded M.T. 2


including supplying, fabricating, cutting,
assembling, hoisting and fixing in position
at all heights of all shapes and size with all
leads and lifts for the work of monkey
ladder, railing, etc. It should be including
necessary plates, rolled joists, channels,
angles, tees, flats, square / rectangular /
tubular hollow sections, position hip and
jack lifters, purlins, etc. confirming to latest
IS 4923, IS 1161, IS 806 including cutting
and welding the members as per detailed
drawing and design. The rate shall include
2 coat of zinc silicate red oxide primer 75
micron and 2 coats of synthetic enamel
paint 25 micron each of approved make
over all the surfaces of the steel sections.
(Only standard measurements will be paid
for as actual cut length used at site). Shop
drawings for the connection details shall
be prepared for the approval of the EIC.
D5 Grouting with approved (FOSROC, CIBA, m3 2
SIKA OR Equivalent) ready mix grout of
minimum strength (M30) grade.
D6 Fabricating and transporting to site and M.T. 10
erecting in position MS gates as per
drawings using steel confirming to IS:2062
/ IS:1161 including supply of all materials
such as hinges, locking arrangement,
plunger bolts, CI wheels and fixtures, MS
rails for wheels with anchors etc.
complete. Rate shall include for all inserts
and embedments essential for smooth
operation of the gate. The rate shall also
include two coats of red oxide zinc
chromate primer. The rate shall include 2
coat of zinc silicate red oxide primer 75
micron and 2 coats of synthetic enamel
paint 25 micron each of approved make
over all the surfaces of the steel sections.
(Only standard measurements will be paid
for as actual cut length used at site). Shop
drawings for the connection details shall
be prepared for the approval of the EIC.

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E MISCELLANEOUS WORKS
E1 Providing and fixing uPVC rain water pipes
of Supreme or equivalent make as approved,
complete jointing with suitable grade of good
quality solvent cement (supplied by the
manufacturer) with necessary specials, bends,
such as `Y' junction, `T' junction (both single
and double), including plugs, shoes, cowls,
flange compression type fittings, wall `U' clips
of Chilly make 3mm minimum thickness fixed
with approved anchor fasteners of HILTI or
Equivalent, etc. and solvent cement jointing
material as specified, testing, cutting, making
good the wall, ceiling and floor, etc complete to
the satisfaction of EIC , The pipes shall be of
the following diameter(OD):
110mm OD Rm. 350
E2 Providing and laying 60mm thick precast m2 1320
concrete paver blocks having
compressive strength not less than 30
N/mm2 of approved, make, pattern, colour,
over a layer of sand (75mm thick
compacted thickness, rate must include
the sand layer) with necessary compaction
etc complete at the locations shown in
drawings all executed as per relevant IRC
specifications and directions of the
Engineer
E3 Providing and laying approved best quality m2 690
Mangalore tiles of 10 to 12mm avg thickness
over the sloping roof slab laid to line and level
and to there quired slope over the roof and set
over bed of 25mm thick cement mortar of 1:3
mixed with water proofing compound of
approved make ROFEE/CONPLAST of M/S
Roft construction chemical at 140 ml per 50
kgs of cement or equivalent make or as per
manufacture’s specification, cost to include all
material, labour, all leads and lift etc, complete
all as per specifications and directions of the
Engineer-in-charge at all heights.

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E4 Supplying, Providing and installing Rm. 450


Galvanised Barbed wire fencing of 1200
high (visible height) confirming to IS 298
including all connected works like:
a) Carefully removing the overlain precast
concrete tiles / kerb stone
b) augur boring or excavation for
foundations
c) foundation of post in PCC M20
d) disposal of soil / excavated material
upto 500m lead including spreading,
levelling as directed by Engineer
all as per drawing but not limited to supply
of all connectors for fixing the fencing on to
275 gsm galvanised angle posts (ISA 65 x
65 x 6) spaced at 2.5m intervals and
reinforced with diagonal struts (275 gsm
galvanised ISA 50 x 50 x 6) at every third
span and at all change in directions,
1200mm width openable door frame made
of 275 gsm galvanised angle 50 x 50 x 6 at
every 500m interval, etc. complete.
E5 Providing and stretching chain link Rm. 175
fencing 2" square on angle ISA 65 x 65 x
6 vertical posts at interval of 2.44m c/c
with bock foundation and toe wall including
door, fixing split pins etc. complete as
directed at all Heights. Chain link (10
gauge)
F FINISHES, PAINTING TO CONCRETE,
PAINTING TO PLASTERED SURFACES
Etc.
F1 Providing & applying Lustre paint of m2 6650
approved make, colour and shade to new
plastered surfaces in 3 coats including
putty and a base coat of approved primer,
scaffolding preparing the surface etc.
complete. IS 2395 part I - 1994 .
F2 Providing and applying two or more coats m2 6785
to give an even shade of acrylic emulsion
paint (external surface) as per IS 5411,
of approved brand and shade to give
smooth, hard, durable and glossy finish
over a coat of primer over prepared plaster
surface including surface preparation etc
as per manufacture’ instruction to
complete.

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G FLOORING, FALSE CEILING,


CLADDING & METAL DECKING &
WEATHER PROOFING
G1 Providing and laying vitrified tiles m2 1150
600x600 x10mm in size for flooring in
required pattern laid on a bed of 1:4
cement mortar including neat cement float,
filling joints with white cement slurry, or
grouts as approved by the architect curing
and cleaning etc. complete.
(Recommended make - NITCO, EURO,
JOHNSON)
G2 Providing and laying antiskid ceramic m2 890
Tiles 600x600 x10mm in size for flooring
in required pattern laid on a bed of 1:4
cement mortar including neat cement float,
filling joints with white cement slurry, or
grouts as approved by the architect curing
and cleaning etc. complete.
(Recommended make - NITCO, EURO,
JOHNSON)
G3 Providing and laying average 25mm thick m2 600
hand dressed/machine cut polished
kotah of approved quality, selected and
sorted for uniform colour, in staircases,
landings, corridors and skirting etc. In
required sizes as per drawing, including
cement mortar 1:6 bedding up to 40 mm
thickness, jointed with grey cement as
specified, six or more than six coats of
polishing (final polishing with oxalic acid &
jute data) semi mirror finish surfaces with
different grades of Emery from 40 no (one
coat) 60 no (two coats) 120 no (1coat),
gutaka(1 coat),Black Chapadi (1 coat) ,
120 no synthetic emery and buffing with tin
oxide, curing, daily moping with water &
kerosene as directed for at least 15 days
after final polishing or up to the satisfaction
of the Engineer-in-charge etc. complete,
(NO WAXING WILL BE PERMITTED) and
for all heights.
G4 Providing and laying heavy duty vitrified m2 760
floor tiles 300x300 x7mm conforming to IS
13755 of matt finish in dado with 18 mm
backing mortar 1:3 and all connected work
including neat white cement pigmented to
suit, cleaning washing etc, complete
(Recommended make - NITCO, EURO,
JOHNSON)

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G5 Providing and laying heavy duty vitrified rm 575


floor tiles 300x300 x7mm conforming to IS
13755 of matt finish in skirting with 18
mm backing mortar 1:3 and all connected
work including neat white cement
pigmented to suit, cleaning washing etc,
complete (Recommended make - NITCO,
EURO, JOHNSON)
G6 Providing laying and fixing in position m2 3450
water proofing treatment for roof using
High Solid content liquid applied urethane
based elastomeric membrane to give
uniform joint less dry film thickness of
minimum 1.5 mm (as per ASTM C 836 and
C 898) laid over reinforcing layer of
polyscrim cloth or non woven geo-textile,
including all labour, material, equipment,
workmanship, preparation of working
drawings, preparatory work, applying
primer coat of polymerised mastic to
achieve smooth surface, laying reinforcing
layer of polyscrim cloth or non woven geo-
textile, finishing with elastomeric
membrane, including sealing of joint at
junction of horizontal surfaces with vertical
surfaces and at panel junctions of wearing
course by non-bitumastic sealant/
elastomeric compound etc at all levels and
for all type of work, in vertical and
horizontal surfaces, handling, transporting,
testing etc,all complete as per
specifications drawings, and instructions of
the ENGINEER.
G7 Providing wearing course on the water m2 3450
proofing membrane laid under item G6
above, of plain cement concrete of grade
M20, average 40mm thick using 10mm
down graded coarse aggregate, cast in
panels of 1200 x 1200 mm and reinforced
with 0.56 mm dia galvanised chicken wire
mesh and sealing the joint with joint
sealing compound etc, complete all as
directed by ENGINEER.

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H DOORS & WINDOWS


Providing and fixing solid core flush door
in Single / Double leaf 38 mm thk.
Marine type of exterior grade as per
detailed drawings, approved marine
plywood facing on both sides without
glazing and venetians, all without glazing
and venetians, all necessary 12 x 18 mm
H1
teak wood beading / moulding and 6 x 35
mm T.W. lipping, C.P. ,Brass and S.S.
Hinges, fixtures and fastenings and
laminate , Veneer and Paint finish to the
satisfaction of Architect Laminate shall be
1mm thick Elements Series Roman Wood
colour on both sides or equivalent.
a. Main Door (Type D1) - with ss finish m2 170
premium mortise lock of Enox
(godrej/europa) make or any other
approved equivalent make of size 240 X
60 mm size. and 7" SS finish door handle,
6" long SS tower bolts (2 Nos), SS safety
chain, safety eye hole and door stoppers
(2 Nos) for each door
b Canteen door (Type D4) - Double shutter m2 10
door same as above with 6 mm thick
transparent glass on top half portion with
teakwood framework all-round and at
centre for paneling.
c Kitchen door (Type D5) - Same as D1 m2 5
above but with vision panel of 6mm
thickness.
d Balcony Door (Type D2)- same as D1 m2 110
above but with SS finish cylindrical lock of
godrej/europa etc. or approved make.
e Toilet Door - (Type D3) same as D1 with m2 100
SS finish cylindrical lock of godrej/europa
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H2 Providing, fabricating and fixing Glazed m2 310


Anodised Aluminum windows sliding
etc using approved sections for sub
frames, frames, shutter frames, mullions,
couplers, tubular sections, beadings etc
manufactured by JINDAL (all extruded and
tubular sections must be of 3mm thickness
minimum) , 5 mm thick float glass (AIS,
Modi float or Saint Gobain) commercially
available all fixtures, hold fasts, fixing by
drilling in concrete (if required), handles,
stainless steel IMEX hinges for openable
windows, approved concealed locking
arrangement for sliding windows,
approved ball bearing rollers and guides
alongwith anti-rattling pieces/guides at top
and bottom Neoprene gaskets for fixing
glass and colour anodising all aluminum
sections to a thickness of anodic film not
less than 15 microns (0.015mm) etc.
complete as given below and as described
in schedule
H3 Providing and fixing of glass louvers 1.2 m2 40
mm thick with mild steel channel frame
and sag rods as per approved design at all
levels including shop coat of primer, etc. all
complete as per specifications, drawings
and instructions of the ENGINEER.
H4 Providing & fixing M.S. ornamental grill kg. 7500
as per required design in opening of
windows and ventilators of M.S, square
bar, flat angles etc. including welding
cutting necessary fittings and fixing with
hole fast in walls in inner face of opening
and ventilator frames all labours and
materials as directed.
I WATER SUPPLY AND SANITARY
WORKS
I1 Wash Basins
Providing wash hand basin OF MAKE No. 60
Hindware Round Starlet catalogue no
10052 or equivalent counter top self
rimming basin( 04 nos )under counter
wash basin ( 02 nos). The rate includes
provision of granite counter of 25mm
thickness and making opening for fixing of
above wash basin.
i) Heavy CI brackets as required. with
approved synthetic enamel paint of
approved colour shade.

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ii) 32 mm CP brass waste coupling with


32 mm CP brass heavy bottle trap
(detachable type) ( Hindware/Jaquar) or of
make as approved with. CP brass
extension piece & wall flange. CP brass
china with rubber ring.
iii) uPVC drain pipe & specials, from
bottle trap to floor trap including 32 to 50
mm pipe, reducers (75/50 or 40 mm),
elbows, cleanouts, tees etc including
making holes in RCC/Civil works,
connecting to sleeves (where left) in floor
etc complete. Pipes to be of 6 bar variety
with solvent joint & will be measured
(running length) & paid under separate
item.
iv) 15 mm CP brass heavy fancy angle
cock ( Hindware/Jaquar) with CP
connector of required length
v) CP brass spout of ( Hindware/Jaquar)
or approved make for toilets complete
vi) counter mounted WHB (for circular
/oval basin) above or below the counters
as required including brackets as required.
The counter duly cut will be provided by
others, but sealing of edges to be included
in the item.
I2 Taps - Providing & fixing CP brass heavy No. 57
screwdown bib tap (Jaguar make or
equivalent)
I3 Providing & laying deep seal CI nahani No. 57
traps of approved make & type including
multientry traps, making holes in RCC
/masonry work, including if, required
extension pipe, fixing NT to correct level &
line. Providing MS (epoxy coated) clamps
etc complete. Grating circular or
rectangular type in SS included in the item.

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I4 Providing and Fixing white vitreous china No. 55


wall hung type European water closet
(approved make preferably Hindware,
parryware or equivalent , etc.) Hindware
Studio catalogue no 20061 wall mounted
for toilets with seat and lid, 3/6 litre low
level concealed type PVC flushing cistern
of approved make dual flush type with
flush plate conforming to IS:7213 with C.I
flush bend with fittings & C.I. brackets, 40
mm flush bend, overflow arrangements
with specials of standard make and
mosquito proof coupling of approved
municipal design complete including
painting of fittings and brackets, cutting
and making good the walls and floors
wherever required.
The rate shall include white solid plastic
seat and lid
I5 Providing and Fixing indian type water No. 3
closet approved make model for toilets
with , 3/6/9 litre low level concealed type
PVC flushing cistern of
( hindware,parryware or)approved make
model dual flush type with flush plate
conforming to IS:7213 with C.I flush bend
with fittings & C.I. brackets, 40 mm flush
bend, overflow arrangements with specials
of standard make and mosquito proof
coupling of approved municipal design
complete including painting of fittings and
brackets, cutting and making good the
walls and floors wherever required.
The rate shall include white solid plastic
seat and lid
I6 Providing and Fixing CP Brass Toilet No. 65
paper holder of
standard size
I7 Providing and fixing mirror of superior No. 54
glass and of rectangular shape of size
1500mm x 450mm with plastic moulded
frame of approved make and shade with
6mm thick hardboard backing
I8 Providing and fixing 450mm long towel No. 54
rail with total length of 495mm, 78mm
wide and effective height of 88mm
complete with brackets fixed to wooden
cleats with CP brass screws with
concealed fitting arrangement

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I9 Providing and fixing robe hook of No. 54


approved make complete for toilets
I10 Providing and fixing Soap dish holder, No. 54
having length of 138mm x 102mm breadth
and height of 75mm with concealed fitting
arrangements
I11 Providing and fixing in position CP brass No. 55
hand jet spray of approved make
( Hindware Essence health faucet F10027
or equivalent) for toilets along with CP
brass angle, stop cock, necessary length
of flexible pipe, CP wall bracket for
hanging the spray etc.
I12 Providing and fixing Jaguar make stainless No. 54
steel shower rose with arm of adjustable
multi spread spray with 15 mm inlet with
hot and cold mixing system etc complete
with all accessories required for operating
the system in entirety.
I13 Providing and Installation for internal
water supply (domestic water) using U-
PVC. Plumbing system. Making slot in
block masonry and sealing the same after
properly fixing the pipes with cement
mortar 1:3, to make the pipe concealed, all
complete, using all bends, elbows, tees,
unions & all necessary fittings required.
a 50MM NB Rm. rates
only
b 25MM NB Rm. 450
c 15MM NB Rm. 125
I14 same as above, but laying the pipe under
ground complete as directed.
a 50MM NB Rm. 685
b 32MM NB Rm. 310
c 25MM NB Rm. 110
d 15MM NB Rm. rates
only
I15 Heavy brass (C.P) tested ISI marked stop
cocks(concealed/open)
a 32MM NB Nos. 30

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I16 Tested heavy brass ISI marked C.P Mixer Nos. 55


cock, and wall mounted shower including
brass C.P wall cap and approved knob.
Hot water pipe fixing to be done in G.I.
15mm NB upto the point where geyser is
fixed and upto the shower. The shower
provided and fixed shall be of brass, C.P.
as approved and directed.
I17 Tested heavy brass ISI marked C.P BIB
cock, brass C.P wall cap and approved
knob. as approved and directed.
a 15MM NB Nos. 60
I18 Gun metal gate valve
a 50MM NB Nos. rate
only
b 32MM NB Nos. 10
c 15MM NB Nos. rate
only
I19 Construction of 230mm thk. brick masonry
inspection chamber having depth up to
1500mm including necessary earth work
C.C. bedding (1:3:6) 150mm thk. both
sides 15mm thk smooth plaster including
benching channels required with 175 kg.
C.I. standard frames and covers etc. with
necessary no. of C.I. steps at every
300mm.
a 900MM X 450MM INSIDE CLEAR Nos. 15
b 600MM X 450MM INSIDE CLEAR Nos. 70

I20 150MM X 100MM glazed stoneware gully Nos. 60


trap with necessary excavation and
cement concrete bedding including
300mmx 300mm inside clear chamber of
block masonry in cement mortar having
cement plaster smooth finish on both sides
with heavy duty C.I. full size hinged frame
and cover.
I21 Heavy duty 6kg. PVC pipes ISI marked
with all necessary fittings such as bends,
tees, “Ys’” joining and laying with
necessary solvents, all complete.
a 150MM NB RM. 650
b 100MM NB RM. 280
c 80MM NB RM. 235

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J ROAD WORKS
J1 Excavation in all types of ordinary and m3 575
hard soils (including soils intermixed with
boulders, slag and slushy soils), de-
watering wherever necessary, levelling and
ramming the foundation stratum removal
and satisfactory disposal of all materials
necessary for the construction of roadway,
side drains and waterways, foundations for
bridges, culverts, retaining walls, head-
walls, cut off walls, pipe culverts and other
similar structures within a lead of 1000
meters including all necessary sheeting,
shoring, bracing at all lifts, in accordance
with requirements of these specifications
and the lines, grades and cross–section
shown in the drawings or as indicated by
the Engineer. It shall include the hauling
and stacking of or hauling to sites of
embankment and sub-grade construction,
suitable cut materials as required, as also
the disposal of unsuitable cut materials in
specified manner, trimming and finishing of
the road to specified dimensions or as
directed by the Engineer. (Refer clause
301 & 304 of MORTH).
J2 Disposal of surplus spoils beyond the m³ 575
initial total lead of 200 meters, but not
exceeding 4.0 KM to the place specified by
the Owner / Engineer including spreading
and levelling of the disposed earth stacks
to a height not exceeding 1.5 M, so as to
form a neat bund as directed by Engineer
and as per clause 301 of MORTH
J3 Providing, laying, spreading and m³ 195
compacting specified Granular Sub-Base
consisting of materials like natural sand,
murum, gravel, crushed stone or
combination thereof in sub base course
(Grade II of GSB (Table 400-1) including
premixing at OMC carriage of material,
spreading in uniform layers as specified in
drawings or as directed by the
ENGINEER, and compacting with power
vibratory roller to achieve the specified
density, etc complete in all respect and as
per MORTH (IV R) Clause 401).

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J4 Providing, laying, spreading 150 mm thick m2 1250


dry stone pitching including cement
mortar pointing for trapezoidal drains over
300 thick well compacted soil on side with
interstices thoroughly filled with murum or
small stone chips and pointing with 1:3
CM, complete as indicated in drawing or
as directed by ENGINEER.
J5 Providing, laying, spreading & compacting m³ 125
specified graded stone aggregates to wet
mix macadam specification including
premixing the material at OMC in
mechanical mixer (pug mill), carriage of
mixed material, by tipper to site, laying in
uniform layers of specified thickness in sub
base / base course on a well prepared sub
grade / sub base by mechanical pavers
and compacting with power vibratory roller
to achieve the desired density [including all
materials, labour, machinery, lighting,
guarding, barricading and maintenance of
diversion etc. complete, in all respect as
per MORTH (IV R) Clause 406.
J6 Providing & Laying Dense Bituminous
Macadam (DBM) course of required
thickness using 60/ 70 grade bitumen at
5% on prepared surface with specified
graded crushed aggregates for base/
binder course including loading of material
with F.E. loader and hot mixing of bitumen
filler with aggregates in hot mix plant,
transporting the mixed material with tipper
to paver and laying with sensor paver
finisher to the required level, grades and
rolling with vibratory roller to achieve the
desired density etc. complete in all respect
as per MORTH (IV R) Clause 507, etc
complete in all respect,
i) Thickness of minimum 100 mm with m3 125
minimum Bitumen content of 4.5%
(tolerance for surface levels and other
quality criteria shall be as per MORTH
standards)
J7 Providing and applying prime coat using m2 1250
bitumen emulsion conforming to IS 8887on
the prepared surface complete in all
respect as per MORTH (IV R) clause 502
for rate of spread 1 Kg per Sq m

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J8 Providing and applying tack coat using m2 1250


bitumen emulsion conforming to IS 8887
on the prepared surface complete in all
respect as per MORTH (IV R) Clause 503.
J9 Providing and fixing concrete pre-cast Rm. 2000
kerb stone of size as shown in drawings
for verges of specified size & shape in
M20 grade concrete including excavation
and backfilling in all type of strata and laid
over a base cement mortar and including
pointing, curing, preparation of surface,
painting, etc. complete as directed and as
per MORTH (IV R) Clause 408. (Cement
shall be supplied free of cost by the
Owner)
J10 Providing and laying cement concrete
pipes of NP-3 class conforming to IS 458,
of required diameter in proper line, jointing
done using rubber ring, level and slope
complete in all respect as per specification
and as directed including testing where
required. (Excavation, backfilling and
concrete encasement if any, shall be paid
separately)
i) Pipe dia 100 mm Rm. 280
ii) Pipe dia 150 mm Rm. 465
iv) Pipe dia 300 mm Rm. 10
v) Pipe dia 450 mm Rm. 25
vi) Pipe dia 600 mm Rm. 25
J11 Providing and fixing Mandatory / No. 10
Regulatory sign board of circular shape
of size 60 cm dia prepared on 14 gauge
aluminum sheet with retro reflective
sheeting of engineering grade as per
MOST including symbol / letters / numerals
/ border, coated with non pealable crystal
clear protective transparent coat retaining
100% reflection including one number of
MS angle iron post of size 50 X 50 X 5 mm
of 3.65 m. long inflated at bottom drilled on
top in one piece without joint painted with
white and black bands of 25 cm. fixing
board and post with 2 No.. high strength
G.I. bolts and nuts of size 10 mm dia. and
20 mm long including all taxes, conveying,
fixing in ground with cement concrete M-
15 block of 60 cm X 60 cm X 75 cm size
as directed by Engineer- in-charge etc.
complete.(Spec. I.R.C.:67-1977 and

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MORTH (IV R) Clause 801).

J12 Providing and painting using Ordinary road m2 25


marking paint conforming to Grade I of IS
164
K Water supply tank.
K1 Supply, erection, testing and Nos. 4
commissioning of over head heavy duty
H.D.P.E.tank of Sintex (ISI) or equivalent
make 5000 ltr. cap. tanks connected to
supply pipe from source, including
necessary fittings like connectors, unions,
ball valves etc, complete and connecting
to the down line supply pipe. supported
over suitable block masonry structure near
the toilets, so as to provide proper supply
pressure head to the toilets. (Support
structure to be measured separately.)
L Sewage treatment plant
L1 Designing, supplying, installing, testing, Nos. 1
commissioning including all civil and
electro-mechanical works for - package
type Sewage Treatment Plant (upto tertiary
treatment facility in order to use for
gardening / green belt development) of
capacity 10 KLD (10 cum/day). The inlet
and outlet parameters shall be considered
as per the attached specifications.The rate
shall also include the cost of civil works for
constructing RCC inlet equalisation tank,
GI bar screen, screen lifting and cleaning
mechanism, manhole including cover, GI
rung type ladder. The bidder must submit
O&M manual to the OWNER after
successful commissioning of the plant.
L2 Operation and maintenance charges for Month 12
the STP installed under Item L1 above
inclusive of all necessary costs of spares,
tools, tackles, chemicals, treating medium
and any other item so as to keep the plant
in operating condition for the intended
duration and within the specified output
parameters all complete to the satisfaction
of OWNER's ENGINEER.
Total

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ANNEXURE-II
SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES FOR ELECTRICAL WORK

ELECTRICAL WORKS - FIELD HOSTEL AT MAITHON.


Unit Amount
Total
SR.No DESCRIPTION UNIT Rate (Rs.)
Qty
(Rs.)
A PANELS AND DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

Supply , Installation , Testing and


commissioning of the following totally
enclosed floor / wall mounting cubicle
type panels / DB's, fabricated with 14 /
16 swg CRCA sheet steel epoxy +
polyester powder coated after seven tank
process , having dust -proof and vermin
proof neoprene gaskets and hinged doors
with all accessories such as DIN rails,
Neutral links , Earth bar, Earthing lugs etc
and comprising the following
1 Main Panel No 1
Input: 630 Amp TPN MCCB (35KA)
Bus Bar - 630 A TP & N Tinned copper - 1
Set
Out Goings
400 A TPN MCCB ( 35 KA ) for CAP
Panel - 1No
200 Amp MCCB For Sub-Main DB'S A &
B - 2 Nos.
160 Amp MCCB For Sub-Main DB-C -
1Nos.
125 Amp MCCB For Sub-Main DB'S D &
E 2Nos.
63A FP MCB- 4 Nos. (Spare)

2 Capacitor Panel No 1
Capacitor Panel 8 Stage 120KVAR
Incoming
400 Amp TPN MCCB [35A]
8 Stage APFCR Realy
Outgoing
40 Amp TP MCB
63 Amp TP MCCB

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Contactor
40 Amp
63 Amp
Capacitor
10 KVAR (APP TYPE) - 2 Nos
25 KVAR (APP TYPE) - 4 Nos

3 DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
3.1 Sub-Main DB's A & B Nos 2 -
12 Way VTPN DB
200 A TPN MCCB -1 Nos.
40/63A TPMCB's - 2 Nos
40A SP MCB's - 24Nos

3.2 Sub-Main DB - C Nos 1


8 Way VTPN DB
160 A TPN MCCB -1 Nos.
40/63A TPMCB's - 1 Nos
40A SP MCB's - 21Nos

Sub-Main DB ( D ) Restaurant and


3.3 Nos 1 -
Kitchen
12 Way VTPN DB
125 A TPN MCCB -1 Nos.
32 / 40 A TPMCB's - 12 Nos

3.4 Sub-Main DB ( E ) Games and ENT Nos 1


12 Way VTPN DB
125 A TPN MCCB -1 Nos.
32 / 40 A TPMCB's - 12 Nos

3.5 Sub-Main DB ( E ) Dometery Nos 1


12 Way VTPN DB
125 A TPN MCCB -1 Nos.
32 / 40 A TPMCB's - 12 Nos

3.6 Main DB's For TENENT ROOMS


8 Way SPN DB No 50
Incoming:40A DP MCB + ELCB 60mA
Out going:10/16/20A SP MCB -3 Nos.

LIGHTING AND UTILITY DB (For Games


3.7
and ENT )

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8 Way TPN DB No. 1


40 A FP MCB-1 No.
32 A DP ELCB, 60mA -3 No.
10/16 A SP MCB-18 No.

LIGHTING AND UTILITY DB (For


3.8
Dometery )
8 Way TPN DB No. 1
8 Way TPN DB
63 A FP MCB-1 No.
63 A DP ELCB,60mA -3 No.
16/20 A SP MCB-18 No.

3.9 LDB ( For Dometery)


6 Way TPN DB No 1
40 A FP MCB-1 No.
32 A DP ELCB,60mA -3 No.
10 A SP MCB-12 No.

3.10 LDB ( For Restaurant & Kitchen)


6 Way TPN DB No 1
40 A FP MCB-1 No.
32 A DP ELCB,60mA -3 No.
10 A SP MCB-12 No.

3.11 Utility DB ( For Restaurant & Kitchen)


8 Way TPN DB No 1
63 A FP MCB-1 No.
63 A DP ELCB,60mA -3 No.
16/20 A SP MCB-18 No.

3.12 LDB ( Corridor and Security Lighting ) No 2


6Way TPN DB
Incoming:40A FP MCB-1 No.
Per Phase Out going:32A DP
ELCB,60mA -3 Nos.
10A SP MCB-12 Nos.

B WIRING AND ACCESSORIES

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Light point wiring with 3 x 1.5 sqmm


FRLS PVC insulated copper conductor
wire in 20 / 25 mm medium gauge rigid
1 PVC conduits / casing & capping with all
accessories,bends,Tees,coupling etc and
including cost of 6 A switch and modular
type switch box, With plate.
1.1 Primary Light Points Nos 220
1.2 Secondary Light Points No 128
1.3 Light Points with 2way control Nos 58
1.4 5 A P on Board No 300
1.5 5A P at conv.Location No 128
Ceiling fan point with fan step regulator
1.6 No 130
Dura EME
1.7 Exhaust Fan point No 65
Supply.Installation,Testing and
Commissioning of Anchor Roma make
2
accessories with plate and box as
required
2.1 5A Raw PP No 4
2.2 5/15 A PP No 140
2.3 3nos6A Socket+2nos16A Switch for CP No 2
20 A 2P + E industrial socket with metal
3 clad plug socket with SP MCB in powder Nos 58
coated MS enclosure
32A 3P + N + E Metal clad plug socket
4 with TP MCB in powder coated MS Nos 11
enclosure
32 A FP Isolator in weather proof MS
5 Nos 11
enclosure and with rain shed
25/32A DP Isolator in wether proof MS
6 Nos QR
enclosure and with Rain shed
SITC of weather proof MS enclosure with
7 Rain shed and with Elmex connectors No 32
and DIN rails for security lighting

8 CIRCUIT MAINS
Supply,Installation,Testing and
Commissioning of FRLS PVC insulated
copper conductor wires, 1100V grade in
ready lady trunking/ conduit
2x2.5 sqmm + 1 x 1.5sq.mm for Row
8.1 Mtr 1200
power+Lighting S/B
2x4 Sqmm +1x2.5 sqmm for power points
8.2 Mtr 2400
and hi - wall AC's

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C CABLES
Supply , Installation , Testing and
Commissioning of 1100 V grade ,
stranded copper / aluminium conductor
XLPE / PVC insulated, PVC Sheathed
cables confirming to IS 1554 ( Part - 1 )
Latest , Cables clamped to wall / ceiling /
Truss including supply and fixing of
aluminium clamps , cable ties ,
Alumunium cable tags, hardware's etc

1.1 2cx6sqmm Copper Armoured Cable Mtr 1700


4cx16sqmm Al Arm Cable For comp
1.2 Mtr 20
lighting DB's and LDB - G & E
1.3 4cx25sqmm Al Arm Cable Mtr QR
3.5 c x 150 sqmm Al Arm Cable for sub-
1.4 Mtr 120
Main DB's A , B & C
3.5 c x 50 sqmm Al Arm Cable for sub-
1.5 Mtr 90
Main DB's D & E
4cx4sqmm CU Arm cable for 3 phase A.c
1.7 Mtr QR
4 Tr
4cx2.5 sqmm CU Arm cable for 3 phase
1.8 Mtr 300
A.c 3 Tr
3cx2.5 sqmm CU Arm cable for Cassette
1.9 Mtr 250
AC I/D units
3cx4 sqmm CU Arm cable for security
1.1 Mtr 800
and compound lighting
1.11 3.5 C x 240 sqmm Al Arm Cable (Mains) Mtr 400
1.12 3.5 C x 300 sqmm Al Arm Cable Mtr QR
1.13 3 C x 2.5 sqmm Flexible copper Cable Mtr 100
2c x 1.5sq.mm copper armoured cable
1.14 Mtr QR
(FA)
CABLE TERMINATION
End termination of the following sizes of
1100 V grade Al / Copper conductor PVC
insulated and Sheathed cables with
single compression brass glands and
crimping type lugs with earthing of
glands.
2.1 2cx6sqmmCopper Armoured Cable No 116
2.2 4cx16sqmm Al Arm Cable No 6
2.3 4cx25sqmm Al Arm Cable No QR
2.4 3.5 c x 150 sqmm Al Arm Cable No 6
2.5 3.5 c x 50 sqmm Al Arm Cable No 4

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2.7 4cx4sqmm CU Arm cable No QR


2.8 4cx2.5 sqmm CU Arm cable Nos 22
2.9 3cx2.5 sqmm CU Arm cable Nos 22
2.1 3cx4 sqmm CU Arm cable Nos 64
2.12 3.5 C x 240 sqmm Al Arm Cable Nos 6
2.13 3.5 C x 300 sqmm Al Arm Cable No QR
2.14 3 x 2.5sq.mm Flexible copper cable Nos 64
2.15 2c x 1.5sq.mm copper armoured cable Nos QR
Supply & Fixing of Light Fixtures &
D
Fans
Supply , Installation , Testing and
Commissioning of following surface /
recess type lighting fixtures complete with
lamps , and all accessories
Recess mounted Luminaire Philips make
cat No - TBS 088/418 M2 HPF with 4Nos
18w truelite lamps or equivalent
1 No 96
decorative type light fixture, Suitable for
armstrong ceiling ( Games, ENT,
Dormetery and Restaurent )
1 x 36 W Decorative batten wall mounting
type with end caps- Philips Make Cat No -
2 TMS 2001 / 140 HF With 36 W True lite No 144
lamps or equivalent decorative type light
fixture( Tenent Rooms )
1 x 18 W Decorative batten wall mounting
type with end caps- Philips Make Cat No -
3 No 64
TMS 2001 / 120 With 18 W True lite
lamps or equivalent light fixture( Toilets )
1 x 36w strip light with electronic ballast
and 36w truelite lamp philips make Cat
4 No 50
No. TMS 090/136 or equivalent light
fixture( Corridors )
1 x 36w Industrial Luminaire with vitrious
enamelled reflector with 36w truelite lamp
philips make Cat No. TKC 24/136 HPF or
5 No 8
equivalent decorative type light fixturewith
necessary mounting accessories /
arrangements ( for kitchen )

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SITC of street light luminaire with single


piece deep drawn aluminium housing,
POT optics reflector and UV Stabilized
Acrylic cover Philips make Cat No. SRX
6 No 32
086/150 with 150w Sodium Vapour Lamp
or equivalent decorative type light fixture
with supporting arrangements throug
truss of the roof,

SITC of street light luminaire with UV


Stabilized Acrylic cover Philips make Cat
7 No. SRP 308/70( E ) with 70w Sodium Nos 35
Vapour Lamp, with supporting
arrangements as required
8 9 " Exhaust Fan heavy duty No 65
10 SITC of ceiling fans 48 " Nos 130
E EARTHING
Providing Standard Earth stations with
600mm x 600 mm x 6 mm thick GI plate ,
1 salt , charcoal watering pipe . Test Nos 3
links ,masonary chamber , heavy duty
frame cover etc as per IS specifications
2 25 x 3 mm G.I strip Mtr 500
3 50x6mm G.I. Strip Mtr 40
4 10 SWG GI earth wire Mtr 500
5 Earth Link No 4
6 Sintex Junction Boxes for Test Points No 4
F PVC TRUNKING / CONDUITS
Supply and fixing of PVC trunking /
conduits with all accessories, bends ,
saddles, couplers Junction boxes etc and
fixing hardwares
1 100 x 50 mm Mtr QR
2 32 x 12 mm Mtr 1200
3 25mm Rigid PVC conduit MMS Mtrs 1000
4 20mm Rigid PVC conduit MMS Mtrs 200
5 9" x 9" PVC junction Box with covers Nos QR
Supply,fabrication and painting of MS
angle iron supports

6 Kg 50

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G SAFETY EQUIPMENTS
Providing and laying 900mm wide, 6mm
thick rubber floor mats required for
1 maintenance of electrical equipments in Nos 2
LT electrical room as required ( 2Mtr x
0.9mtr x 6mm thick )
Shock hazard charts complete with frame
2 Nos 1
and glass
3 Caution boards( 440v) as per is 255 Nos 4
H Excavation and Back filling
Excavation and Backfilling of cable
trenches 750 mm deep x 500 mm wide in
1 Mtr 200
soft siol inclusive of supply and laying
protection materials like sand and tiles
2 Same as above, but in hard muram Mtr QR
Total

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ANNEXURE-III
TECHNICAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

A) EXCAVATION

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements of earth work in excavation in
different materials, filling in areas as shown in drawing, filling back around
foundations and in plinths, conveyance and disposal of surplus soils as directed by
the ENGINEER and all operations covered within the intent and purpose of this
specification.

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES

The following Indian Standard Codes, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be
applicable. In all cases, the latest revision of the codes shall be referred to.

1 IS 1200 Method of measurement of building


and
civil engineering works
(Part 1) - Part 1 Earthwork
(Part 27) Part 27 Earthwork done by mechanical appliances
2 IS 3764-1992 - Excavation work –code of safety.

3.0 DRAWINGS

3.1 The ENGINEER will furnish drawings wherever, in his opinion, such drawings are
required to show areas to be excavated/filled, grade level, sequence of priorities
etc. The CONTRACTOR shall follow strictly such drawings.

4.0 GENERAL

4.1 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all tools, plants, instruments, qualified supervisory
personnel, labour, materials any temporary works, consumables, any and
everything necessary, whether or not such items are specifically stated herein for
completion of the job in accordance with the specification requirements.

4.2 The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the survey of the site before excavation and set
properly all lines and establish levels for various works such as earthwork in
excavation for grading, basement, foundations, plinth filling etc. such survey shall
be carried out by taking accurate cross sections of the area perpendicular to

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established reference /grid lines at 10 M intervals or nearer as determined by the


ENGINEER based on ground profile. These shall be checked by the ENGINEER
and thereafter properly recorded.

4.3 The excavation shall be done to correct lines and levels. This shall also include,
where required, proper shoring to maintain excavations and also the furnishing,
erecting and maintaining of substantial barricades around excavated areas and
warning lamps at night for ensuring safety.

4.4 The rates quoted shall also include for dumping of excavated materials with regular
slopes as directed by the ENGINEER, within the lead specified and levelling the
same so as to provide natural drainage.

5.0 CLEARING

5.1 The area to be excavated /filled shall be cleared of fences, trees, plants, logs,
stumps, bush, vegetation, rubbish, slush, etc and no other objectionable matter. If
any roots or stumps of trees are met during excavation, they shall also be removed.
The material so removed shall be burnt or disposed off as directed by the
ENGINEER. Wherever earthfill is intended, the area shall be stripped of all loose
/soft patches, top soil containing objectionable matter/materials before fill
commences.

6.0 PRECIOUS OBJECTS, RELICS, OBJECTS OF ANTIQUITY, ETC.

6.1 All gold, silver, oil, minerals, archaeological and other findings of importance, trees
cut or other materials of any description and all precious stones, coins, treasures,
relics, antiquities and other similar things which may be found in or upon the site
shall be the property of the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR shall duly preserve
the same to such person or persons as the OWNER may from time to time
authorise or appoint to receive the same.

7.0 CLASSIFICATION

7.1 All materials to be excavated is classified as ordinary and Hard soils and shall be
paid for at the rate tendered for that particular class of material. No distinction shall
be made whether the material is dry, moist or wet. The decision of the ENGINEER
regarding the classifications shall be final and binding on the CONTRACTOR and

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not be a subject matter of any appeal or arbitration.

8.0 EXCAVATION

8.1 All excavation work shall be carried out by mechanical equipment unless, in the
opinion of the ENGINEER, the work involved and time schedule permit manual
work.

8.2 Excavation work shall be taken to such widths, lengths, depths and profiles as are
shown on the drawings or such other lines and grades as may be specified by the
ENGINEER. Rough excavation shall be carried out to a depth 150 mm above the
final level. The balance shall be excavated with special care. Soft pockets shall be
removed even below the final level and extra excavation filled up as directed by the
ENGINEER. The final excavation if so instructed by the ENGINEER, should be
carried out just prior to laying mud mat.

8.3 The CONTRACTOR may, for facility of work or similar other reasons excavate, and
also backfill later, if so approved by the ENGINEER, at his own cost outside the
lines shown on the drawings or directed by the ENGINEER. Should any excavation
shall fill it up, with earth of the same class upto the required elevation. No extra cost
shall be claimed by the CONTRACTOR on this account.

8.4 All excavation shall be done to the minimum dimensions as required for safety and
working facility. Prior approval of the ENGINEER shall be obtained by the
CONTRACTOR in each individual case, for the method he proposes to adopt for
the excavation, including dimensions, side slopes, dewatering, disposal etc. This
approval, however, shall not in any way relieve the CONTRACTOR of his
responsibility for any consequent loss or damage. The excavation must be carried
out in the most expeditious and efficient manner. Side slopes shall be as steep as
will stand safely for the actual soil conditions encountered. Every precaution shall
be taken to prevent slips. Should slip occur, the slipped material shall be removed
and the slope earth will not be paid for if the slips are due to the negligence of the
CONTRACTOR.

9.0 DEWATERING

9.1 All excavations shall be kept free of water. Grading in the vicinity of excavation shall
be properly closed to prevent surface water running into excavated areas.

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CONTRACTOR shall remove by pumping or other means approved by ENGINEER


any water inclusive of rain water and subsoil water accumulated in excavation and
keep all excavations dewatered during pile load tests and during concreting
operations till back filling is completed. Sumps made for dewatering must be kept
clear of the excavations/trenches required for further work. Method of pumping shall
be approved by the ENGINEER: but in any case, the pumping arrangement shall
be such that there shall be no movement of subsoil or blowing in due to differential
head of water during pumping. Pumping arrangements shall be adequate to ensure
no delays in construction.

9.2 When there is a continuous inflow of water and quantum of water to be handled is
considered in the opinion of ENGINEER, as large, well point system-shall be
adopted. CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER his scheme of well point
system including the spacing, number and diameter of well points, headers etc, and
the numbers, capacity and location of pumps of approvals. Unless separately
provided in the Schedule of prices, the cost of dewatering shall be included in the
item rate for excavation and concreting.

10.0 FILLING AND GRADING

10.1 General

All fill material will be subjected to the ENGINEER’s approval, if any material is
rejected by the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall remove the same forthwith
from the site at no extra cost to the owner. Surplus fill material shall be
deposited/disposed off as directed by the ENGINEER after the fill work is
completed.
No earthfill shall commence until surface water discharges and streams have been
properly intercepted or otherwise dealt with as directed by the ENGINEER.

10.2 Selected surplus soils from excavated materials shall be used as fill. Fill material
shall be free from clods, salts, sulphates, organic or other foreign material. All cods
of earth shall be broken or removed.

10.3 Filling in pits and around foundations of structures, walls etc,.

As soon as the work in foundations has been accepted and measured, the spaces
around the foundations, structures, pits trenches etc shall be cleared of all debris,

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and filled with earth in layers not exceeding 15 cm, each layer being watered,
rammed and properly consolidated, before the succeeding one is laid. Each layer
shall be consolidated to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER. Earth shall be rammed
with approved mechanical compaction machines. Usually no manual compaction
shall be allowed unless the ENGINEER is satisfied that in some cases manual
compaction by tampers cannot be avoided. The final backfill surface shall be
trimmed and levelled to proper profile as directed by the ENGINEER and as
indicated in construction drawings.
10.4 Plinth filling

Plinth filling shall be carried out with approved material as described herein before
in layers not exceeding 15 cm, watered and compacted with mechanical
compaction machines. The ENGINEER may however permit manual compaction by
hand tampers in case he is satisfied that mechanical compaction is not possible.
When filling reaches the finished level, the surface shall be flooded with water,
unless otherwise directed, for at least 24 hours allowed to dry and then the surface
again compacted as specified above to avoid settlements at a later stage. The
finished level of the filling shall be trimmed to the level/slope specified.

10.5 General Site Grading

10.5.1 Site grading shall be carried out as directed in the drawings and as directed by the
ENGINEER. Filling and compaction shall be carried out as specified under clause
10.0 and elsewhere unless otherwise indicated below,

10.5.2 If no compaction is called for, the fill may be deposited to the full height in one
operation and levelled. If the fill has to be compacted, it shall be placed in layers not
exceeding 225 mm and levelled uniformly and compacted before the next layer is
deposited.

10.5.3 The CONTRACTOR shall protect the earthfill from being washed away by rain
damaged in any other way. Should any slip occur, CONTRATOR shall remove the
affected material and make good the slip at his cost.

10.5.4 The fill shall be carried out to such dimensions and levels as indicated on the
drawings after the stipulated compaction. The fill will be considered as incomplete if
the desired compaction has not been obtained.

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loaded trucks conveying fill or other material to ply over the fill area. Even if such a
method is permitted, it will be for the CONTRACTOR to demonstrate the
desired/specified compaction has been obtained. In order that the fill may be
reasonably uniform throughout, the material should be dumped in place in
approximately uniform layers. Traffic over the fill shall be so routed to compact the
area uniformly throughout.

11.0 LEAD

11.1 Lead for deposition/disposal of excavated material, shall be as specified in the


respective item of work. For the purpose of measurement of lead, the area to be
excavated or filled or area on which excavated material is to be deposited/disposed
off shall be divided into suitable blocks and for each of the blocks, the distance
between centrelines shall be taken as the lead which shall be measured by the
shortest straight line route on the plan and not the actual route taken by the
CONTRACTOR. No extra compensation is admissible on the grounds that the lead
including that for borrowed material had to be transported over marshy or ‘katcha’
land route.

12.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

12.1 All excavations shall be measured nett. Dimensions for purpose of payment shall
be reckoned on the horizontal area of the excavation at the base for foundations,
multiplied by the mean depth from the surface of the ground in accordance with the
drawings. Excavation in side slopes will not be paid for. The CONTRACTOR may
make such allowance in his rates to provide for excavation in side slopes keeping in
mind the nature of the soil and safety or excavation. Reasonable working space,
beyond concrete dimensions, where considered necessary in the opinion of
ENGINEER, will be allowed in excavation and considered for payment.

12.2 Unless otherwise specified, the unit rates quoted for excavation in different types of
material shall also account for a basic lead of 1000 metres for disposal as specified
or directed.

12.3 It shall be clearly understood that the rate quoted for excavation shall include
conveying excavated material as directed to the place of final back fill, etc, as
specified.

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12.4 Rate quoted for excavation shall also provide for dewatering expenses.

12.5 Payment for fills inside trenches, plinth around foundations etc, will be based on the
measurement of plinth/trench/foundation pit dimension, filled. Plinth ground level
shall be surveyed before hand for this purpose.

12.6 Payment for site grading will be based on the surveyed dimensions before filling
commences and surveyed dimension after filling and compaction.

B) CONCRETE & ALLIED WORKS

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This Specification covers the general requirements for concrete using on-site
production facilities including requirements in regard to the quality, handling, storage of
ingredients, proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, placing, curing, protecting,
repairing, finishing and testing of concrete; formwork; requirements in regard to the
quality, storage, bending and fixing of reinforcement; grouting as well as mode of
measurement and payment for completed works.

1.2 It shall be very clearly understood that the specifications given herein are brief and do
not cover minute details. However, all works shall have to be carried out in accordance
with the relevant standards and codes of practices or in their absence in accordance
with the best accepted current engineering practices or as directed by ENGINEER
from time to time. The decision of ENGINEER as regards the specification to be
adopted and their interpretation and the mode of execution of work shall be final and
binding on CONTRACTOR and no claim whatsoever will be entertained on this
account.

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 The following specifications, standards and codes, including all official
amendments/revisions and other specifications & codes referred to therein, should be
considered a part of this specification. In all cases the latest issue/edition/revision shall
apply. In case of discrepancy between this specification and those referred to herein

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below or other specifications forming a part of this bid document, this specification shall
govern.

2.2 MATERIALS

1) IS:455 - Specification for portland slag cement.

2) IS:1489 - Specification for portland-pozzolana cement


(Parts
1 & 2)
3) IS:8112 - Specification for 43 grade ordinary portland
cement.
4) IS:383 - Specification for coarse and fine aggregates
from natural sources for concrete.
5) IS:432 - Specification for mild steel and medium tensile
(Parts steel bars and hard-drawn steel wires for
1 & 2) concrete reinforcement.
6) IS:1566 - Specification for hard-drawn steel wire fabric for
(Parts II) concrete reinforcement.
7) IS:1786 - Specification for high strength deformed steel
bars and wires for concrete reinforcement.
8) IS:2062 - Specification for Hot rolled low, medium and
high tensile structural steel
9) IS:9103 - Specification for admixtures for concrete.
10) IS:2645 - Specification for integral cement waterproofing
compounds.
11) IS:4900 - Specification for plywood for concrete shuttering work.

2.3 MATERIAL TESTING

1) IS:4031 - Methods of physical tests for


(Parts 1 hydraulic cement.
to 15)
2) IS:4032 - Method of chemical analysis of hydraulic cement.

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3) IS:650 - Specification for standard sand for testing of


cement.
4) IS:2430 - Methods for sampling of aggregates for
concrete.
5) IS:2386 - Methods of test for aggregates
(Parts for concrete.
1 to 8)
6) IS:3025 - Methods of sampling and test (physical and
chemical) water used in industry.
7) IS:6925 - Methods of test for determination of water
soluble chlorides in concrete admixtures.

2.4 MATERIAL STORAGE

1) IS:4082 - Recommendations on stacking and storing of


construction materials at site.

2.5 CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

1) IS: 4926 - Ready mixed concrete – Code of practice


2) IS:10262 - Recommended guidelines for concrete mix
design.
3) SP:23 - Handbook on Concrete Mixes.
(S&T)

2.6 CONCRETE TESTING

1) IS:1199 - Method of sampling and analysis of concrete.


2) IS:516 - Method of test for strength of concrete.
3) IS:9013 - Method of making, curing and determining
compressive strength of accelerated cured
concrete test specimens.

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4) IS:8142 - Method of test for determining setting time of


concrete by penetration resistance.
5) IS:9284 - Method of test for abrasion resistance of
concrete.
6) IS:2770 - Methods of testing bond in reinforced concrete.

2.7 EQUIPMENT

1) IS:1791 - Specification for batch type concrete mixers.


2) IS:4925 - Specification for concrete batching and mixing
plant.
3) IS:5892 - Specification for concrete transit mixer and
agitator.
4) IS:2722 - Specification for portable swing weigh batchers
for concrete (single and double bucket type).
5) IS:2750 - Specifications for steel scaffoldings.

2.8 CODES OF PRACTICE

1) IS:456 - Code of practice for plain and reinforced


concrete.
2) IS:3370 - Code of practice for concrete structures for
(Parts storage of liquids.
1 to 4)
3) IS:2502 - Code of practice for bending and fixing of bars
for concrete reinforcement.
4) IS:5525 - Recommendation for detailing of reinforcement
in reinforced concrete works.
5) IS:2751 - Code of practice for welding of mild steel plain
and deformed bars used for reinforced concrete
construction.

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6) IS:3558 - Code of practice for use of immersion vibrators


for consolidating concrete.
7) IS:4326 - Code of practice for earthquake resistant
design and construction of buildings.
8) IS:4014 - Code of practice for steel tubular scaffolding.
(Parts
1 & 2)
9) IS:7861 - Code of practice for extreme weather
concerning.
Part -1 - Recommended practice for hot weather
concreting
Part-2 - Recommended practice for cold weather
concreting

2.9 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY

1) IS:3696 - Safety code for scaffolds and ladders.


(Parts 1
& 2)
2) IS:7969 - Safety code for handling and storage of building
materials.
3) IS:8989 - Safety code for erection of concrete framed
structures.

2.10 MEASUREMENT

1) IS:1200 (Part 1 to 12) - Method of measurement of building and


engineering works.

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CONCRETE POUR CARD

DATE: ______________

CONTRACTOR ____ CONTRAC NO.____________JOB_________________________

Reference Drawing ________Structure__________________ Location

Cement Brand ______________ Stores Receipt Date _______________


Test Certificate :Available / Not available

Max Aggregate Size (mm) _____________ Water cement ratio _____________


Slump _______mm

Sr No Check List Det Tick In Box Provided Against Remarks


Each Item If O.K.
1 Center lines
2 Levels
3 Formwork and staging (dimensions, Alignment,
Rigidity, adequacy of support, type, material, etc)
4 Reinforcement (Numbers,size,spacing,placing,covers

5 Dowels etc.. as per Drawimg.)


6 Quality of aggregate,sand and water (Test Reports)
7 Adequacy of Materials(Cement,sand,Metal,Water etc.)
8 Adequacy of Equipments and Facilities (Mixer,Vibrator,Power
Lightning etc..)
9 Embedments(Dimensions,Locations,Materials as per Drawing)
10 Openings ,Pockets
11 Construction Joints
12 Water Stops
13 Additives,Admixtures,Plasticisers
14 Other(Electrical,Plumbing etc..)

CONTRACTOR FOR TPCL.

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Pour Started ________________Hrs Average pour rate _______________cu.m/hrs

Pour Completed __________Hrs Total Cement Consumption ___________Kg

No. of cubes casted _____________Nos.


Inspection after Removal of Form : Good/Fair/Poor

Initial setting Time of Cement ______hrs Final Setting Time __________________Hrs

Standard Consistency of Cement_________________________

Pour Sequence ________________________(Sheet / document to be enclosed)

Cold Joints in concrete : Checked / Not checked

Honey Comb Segregation ________________________________

Note:
1. Each pour will have a separate pour card in Duplicate / Triplicate.
2. Use “Remarks” column to indicate deviation from drawing and specification, for
recording unusual occurrence such as failure of equipments, disturbance in
shuttering, heavy rains affecting concreting, dislocation of concreting or any
other deficiencies.

CONTRACTOR FOR TPCL

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C) SUPPLY AND FABRICATION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for supply where specified, detailing
fabrication and delivery at site of structural steel. Section D1 covers the specific
requirements for the project. The two parts are complementary and are to be read
together for a correct interpretation of the provisions of this specification

1.2 This specification also covers design of all connections and substituted members,
preparation of all shop fabrication drawings, inspection and shop painting of structures.

2.0. APPLICABLE CODES & SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications, standards and codes are made a part of this specification.
All standards, specifications and codes of practices referred to herein shall be the
latest editions including all applicable official amendments and revisions.

In case of discrepancy between this specification and other documents referred to


herein, this specification shall govern.

a) Materials

i) IS : 808 Dimensions for Hot Rolled Steel sections


ii) IS : 814 Covered Electrodes for Manual Metal Arc Welding
of Carbon and Carbon Manganese Steel
iii) IS : 1161 Steel Tubes for structural purposes
iv) IS : 1363 Hexagon Head Bolts,Screws and Nuts of product
( Parts 1 to 3) Grade C (Size range M5 to M64)
v) IS : 1367 Technical Supply Conditions for Threaded Fasteners
(All Parts)

vi) IS : 1852 Rolling and Cutting Tolerances for Hot Rolled Steel
Products

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vii) IS : 2062 Hot Rolled Low, medium and high tensile, structural
steel.
viii) IS : 2074 Ready Mixed Paint, Air drying, Red Oxide Zinc
Chrome and Priming
ix) IS : 3502 Steel Chequered Plate
x) IS : 3757 High Strength Structural Bolts
xi) IS : 5369 General Requirements for Plain Washers and Lock
Washers
xii) IS : 5372 Taper Washers for Channels
xiii) : 5374 Taper Washer for I Beams
xiv) IS : 6610 Heavy Washers for Steel Structures

b) Codes Of Practice

i) IS : 800 Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel


ii) IS : 816 Code of Practice for use of Metal Arc Welding for
General construction in Mild Steel
iii) IS : 822 Code of Procedure for Inspection of Welds
iv) IS : 1182 Recommended Practice for Radiographic examination of
Fusion - Welded Butt Joints in Steel Plates
v) IS : 1200 Method of Measurement in Building Civil Engineering
Works
ix) IS : 1477 Code of Practice for Painting of (Parts 1 & 2) Ferrous
Metals in Buildings
x) IS : 2595 Code of Practice for Radiographic Testing
xi) IS : 3658 Code of Practice for Liquid Penetrant Flaw Detection
xii) IS : 4000 High strength bolts in Steel Structures - Code of Practice
xiii) IS : 5334 Code of Practice for Magnetic Particle Flaw Detection
of Welds
xiv) IS : 7215 Tolerances for Fabrication of Steel Structures

xv) IS : 9595 Recommendations for Metal Arc Welding of Carbon and


Carbon Manganese Steel

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3.0 STEEL MATERIALS

Steel materials shall comply with the specifications laid down under clause 2.0 and/or
as called for on the design drawings.

All materials used shall be new, unused and free from defects.

4.0 DRAWINGS PREPARED BY THE OWNER

4.1 Design drawings will be furnished to the CONTRACTOR and all drawings so furnished
shall form a part of this specification. These design drawings prepared by the
ENGINEER will show all the levels, forces on members where necessary, size and
orientation of each member, location/size of openings, to enable the CONTRACTOR to
prepare drawings for fabrication and erection. It shall be clearly understood that these
design drawings are not intended to show connection details, cuts, notches, bends and
such other details.

4.2 The ENGINEER reserves the right to make changes. Revisions to drawings, even after
release for preparation of shop drawings, are very likely to be made to reflect additional
data/details received and updated requirements. Revisions to drawings and any new
drawings made to include additional work by the CONTRACTOR shall be considered a
part of this specification and contract. The OWNER shall not entertain any extra claims
on this account.

4.3 Should the CONTRACTOR during the execution of his work, find discrepancies in the
information furnished by the ENGINEER, he shall refer such discrepancies to the
ENGINEER before proceeding with such work.

5.0 DRAWINGS PREPARED BY THE CONTRACTOR

5.1 The CONTRACTOR shall prepare all fabrication and erection drawings for the entire
work. All the drawings for the entire work shall be prepared in metric units. The
drawings shall preferably be of one standard size and the details shown there in shall
be clear and legible.

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5.2 The CONTRACTOR shall not commence detailing unless ENGINEER’s design
drawings are officially released for preparation of shop drawings. The CONTRACTOR
shall be responsible for the correctness of all fabrication drawings. Fabrication
drawings shall be revised by the CONTRACTOR to reflect all revisions in design
drawings as and when such revisions are made by the ENGINEER.

5.3 All fabrication drawings shall be submitted to the ENGINEER for approval.

5.4 No fabrication drawings will be accepted for ENGINEER’s approval unless checked
and approved by the CONTRACTOR’s qualified structural engineer and accompanied
by an erection plan showing the location of all pieces detailed. The CONTRACTOR
shall ensure that connections are detailed to obtain ease in erection of structures and
in making field connections.

5.5 Fabrication shall be started by the CONTRACTOR only after ENGINEER’s approval of
fabrication drawings. Approval by the ENGINEER of any of the drawings shall not
relieve the CONTRACTOR of the responsibility for correctness of engineering & design
of connections, workmanship, fit of parts, details, material, errors or omissions of any
and all work shown thereon. The ENGINEER’s approval shall constitute approval of
only the size of members, dimensions and general arrangement but shall not constitute
approval of the connections between members and other details.

5.6 The drawings prepared by the CONTRACTOR and all subsequent revisions etc. shall
be at the cost of the CONTRACTOR for which no separate payment will be made.

6.0 FABRICATION

6.1 General

All workmanship and finish shall be of the best quality and shall conform to the best
approved method of fabrication. All materials shall be finished straight and shall be
machined/ground smooth true and square where so specified. All holes and edges
shall be free of burrs. Shearing and chipping shall be neatly and accurately done and

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all portions of work exposed to view shall be neatly finished. Unless otherwise directed/
approved, reference may be made to relevant IS codes for providing standard
fabrication tolerance. Material at the shops shall be kept clean and protected from
weather.

6.2 Connections

6.2.1 Shop/field connections shall be as per approved fabrication drawings.

6.2.2 In case of bolted connections, taper washers or flat washers or spring washers shall
be used with bolts as necessary. In case of high strength friction grip bolts, hardened
washers be used under the nuts or the bolt heads whichever are turned to tighten the
bolts. The length of the bolt shall be such that atleast one thread of the bolt projects
beyond the nut, except in case of high strength friction grip bolts where this projection
shall be atleast three times the pitch of the thread.

6.2.3 In all cases where bearing is critical, the unthreaded portion of bolt shall bear on the
members assembled. A washer of adequate thickness may be provided to exclude
the threads from the bearing thickness, if a longer grip bolt has to be used for this
purpose.

6.2.4 All connections shall be designed for loads indicated in the design drawing unless
otherwise specified in the deisgn drawings. Splices shall be designed for the full
strength of the members.

6.2.5 All bolts, nuts, washers, electrodes, screws etc. shall be supplied/brought to site 10%
in excess of the requirement in each category and size.

6.2.6 All members likely to collect rain water shall have drain holes provided.

6.3 Straightening

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All materials, shall be straight and, if necessary, before being worked shall be
straightened and/or flattened by pressure and shall be free from twists. Heating or
forging shall not be resorted to without the prior approval of the ENGINEER in writing.

6.4 Cutting, punching, drilling, welding and fabrication tolerances shall be generally as
per relevant IS codes.

6.5 Rolling And Forming

Plates, channels, R.S.J. etc., for circular bins, bunkers, hoppers, gantry girders, etc.,
shall be accurately laid off and rolled or formed to required profile/ shape as called for
on the drawings. Adjacent sections shall be match-marked to facilitate accurate
assembly, welding and erection in the field.

6.6 High Strength Friction Grip Bolting

6.6.1 Inspection after tightening of bolts shall be carried out as stipulated in the appropriate
standards depending upon the method of tightening and the type of bolt used.

6.7 Welding

6.7.1 Welding procedure shall be submitted to ENGINEER for approval. Welding shall be
entrusted to only qualified and experienced welders who shall be periodically tested
and graded as per IS 817, IS:7310 (Part 1) and IS:7318 (Part 1).

6.7.2 While fabricating plated beams and built up members, all shop splices in each
component part shall be made before such component part is welded to other parts of
the members. Wherever weld reinforcement interferes with proper fit-up between
components to be assembled for welding, these welds shall be ground flush prior to
assembly.

6.7.3 Approval of the welding procedure by the ENGINEER shall not relieve the
CONTRACTOR of his responsibility for correct and sound welding without undue
distortion in the finished structure.

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6.7.4 No welding shall be done when the surface of the members is wet nor during periods
of high wind.

6.7.5 Each layer of a multiple layer weld except root and surfaces runs may be moderately
peened with light blows from a blunt tool. Care shall be exercised to prevent scaling
or flaking of weld and base metal from overpeening.

6.7.6 No welding shall be done on base metal at a temperature below -5 Deg.C. Base
metal shall be preheated to the temperature as per relevant IS codes.

6.7.7 Electrodes other than low-hydrogen electrodes shall not be permitted for plate
thicknesses of 32 mm and above.

6.7.8 Inspection of Welds

All welds shall be inspected for flaws by any of the methods described under clause 8
“Inspection”. The choice of the method adopted shall be to the approval of
ENGINEER.

6.7.9 The repairing of defective welds shall be carried out as directed by the ENGINEER
without damaging the parent metal. When a crack in the weld is removed, magnetic
particle inspection or any other equally positive means as prescribed by the
ENGINEER shall be used to ensure that the whole of the crack and material upto 25
mm beyond each end of the crack has been removed. Cost of all such tests and
operations incidental to correction shall be to the CONTRACTOR’s account.

6.8 Tolerances

The dimensional and weight tolerance for rolled shapes shall be in accordance with
IS: 1852 for indigenous steel and equivalent applicable codes for imported steel. The
tolerances for fabrication of structural steel shall be as per IS: 7215.

6.9 End Milling

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Where compression joints are specified to be designed for bearing, the bearing
surfaces shall be milled true and square to ensure proper bearing and alignment.

7.0 INSPECTION

7.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall give due notice to the ENGINEER in advance of the works
getting ready for inspection. All rejected material shall be promptly removed from the
shop and replaced with new material for the ENGINEER’s approval/ inspection. The
fact that certain material has been accepted at the CONTRACTOR’s shop shall not
invalidate final rejection at site by the ENGINEER if it fails to conform to the
requirements of these specifications, to be in proper condition or has fabrication
inaccuracies which prevents proper assembly nor shall it invalidate any penalty which
the OWNER may make because of defective or unsatisfactory materials and/or
workmanship.

7.1.2 No materials shall be painted or 71one71nized to site without inspection and approval
by the ENGINEER unless such inspection is waived in writing by the ENGINEER.

7.1.3 The CONTRACTOR shall provide all the testing and inspection services and
facilities for shop work except where otherwise specified.

7.1.4 For fabrication work carried out in the field the same standard of supervision and
quality control shall be maintained as in shop fabricated work. Inspection and
testing shall be conducted in a manner satisfactory to the ENGINEER.

7.2 Inspection and tests on structural steel members shall be as set forth below:

7.2.1 Material Testing

If mill test reports are not available for any steel materials supplied by the
CONTRACTOR the same shall be got tested by the CONTRACTOR to the
ENGINEER’s satisfaction to demonstrate conformity with the relevant specification.

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7.3 Magnetic Particle Test

Where welds are examined by magnetic particle testing, such testing shall be carried
out in accordance with relevant IS codes. If heat treatment is performed, the
completed weld shall be examined after the heat treatment. All defects shall be
repaired and retested. Magnetic particle tests shall be carried out using alternating
current. Direct current may be used with the permission of the ENGINEER.

7.4 Liquid Penetrant Inspection

In the case of welds examined by Liquid Penetrant Inspection, such tests shall be
carried out in accordance with relevant IS Code. All defects shown shall be repaired
and rechecked.

7.5 Radiographic Inspection

All full strength butt welds shall be radiographed in accordance with the
recommended practice for radiographic testing as per relevant IS code.

7.6 Dimensions, Workmanship & Cleanliness

Members shall be inspected at all stages of fabrication and assembly to verify that
dimensions, tolerances, alignment, surface finish and painting are in accordance
with the requirements shown in the CONTRACTOR’s approved fabrication drawings
and the ENGINEER’s drawings.

7.7 Test Failure

In the event of failure of any member to satisfy inspection or test requirement, the
CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER or his 72one72nized representative. The
CONTRACTOR must obtain permission from the ENGINEER before repair is
undertaken. The quality control procedures to be followed to ensure satisfactory
repair shall be subject to approval by the ENGINEER.

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7.8 The ENGINEER has the right to specify additional testing as he deems necessary,
and the additional cost of such testing shall be borne by the OWNER, only in case of
successful testing.

7.9 The CONTRACTOR shall maintain records of all inspection and testing which shall
be made available to the ENGINEER or his 73one73nized representative.

8.0 SHOP MATCHING

For structures like bunkers, tanks, etc. shop assembly is essential. For other steel
work, such as columns along with the tie beams/bracings may have to be shop
assembled to ensure satisfactory fabrication, obtaining of adequate bearing areas
etc. if so desired by the ENGINEER. All these shop assemblies shall be carriedout by
CONTRACTOR at no extra cost to the PURCHASER.

9.0 DRILLING HOLES FOR OTHER WORKS

As a part of this Contract, holes in members required for installing equipment or steel
furnished by other manufacturers or other contractors shall be drilled by the
CONTRACTOR at no extra cost to the PURCHASER. The information for such extra
holes will be supplied by the ENGINEER.

10.0 MARKING OF MEMBERS

10.1 After checking and inspection, all members shall be marked for identification during
erection. This mark shall correspond to distinguishing marks on approved erection
drawings and shall be legibly painted and stamped on it.The erection mark shall be
stamped with a metal dye with figures at least 20 mm high and to such optimum
depth as to be clearly visible.

10.2 All erection marks shall be on the outer surface of all sections and near one end,
but clear of bolt holes. The marking shall be so stamped that they are easily
discernible when sorting out members. The stamped marking shall be encircled
boldly by a distinguishable paint to facilitate easy location.

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10.3 Erection marks on like pieces shall be in identical locations. Members having
lengths of 7.0 m or more shall have the erection mark at both ends.

11.0 ERRORS

Any error in shop fabrication which prevents proper assembling and fitting up of parts
in the field by moderate use of drift pins or moderate amount of reaming will be
classified by the ENGINEER as defective workmanship. In case ENGINEER rejects
such material or defective workmanship, the same shall be replaced by the materials
and workmanship conforming to the ENGINEER’s requirements by CONTRACTOR
free of cost at site.

12.0 PAINTING

12.1 All fabricated steel material, except those 74one74nized shall receive protective
paint coating as specified in specification Section D9.

13.0 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

13.1 For the purpose of payment, the weight of the actual completed structures shall be
calculated from the approved fabrication drawings for different items of work. The
CONTRACTOR shall submit to the PURCHASER relevant material list containing
weight of each item.

13.2 No allowances will be permitted for bolts, nuts, washers, studs, screws etc,
galvanizing, welding or for rolling margins. One 74one for the purpose of payment
shall mean ONE METRIC TONNE i.e. 1000 Kg.

13.3 The weight of a member made out of standard rolled section such as beams,
channels, angles, etc. shall be based on the standard IS:808 without deductions for
holes, notches, bevel cuts, etc. Where a component consists of a cut joist or
channels, the full weight of the rolled section shall be considered only if more than

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half the depth of the original section is used. Otherwise, only half the section unit
weight shall be considered for calculation of the weight of the components.

Deductions shall be made in the weight of gussets/plates for cuts and notches of 900
sq. cm. or larger.

13.4 For gussets/plates used in trusses, bracings, columns, beams, etc, the area shall be
that of the minimum circumscribing rectangle except as stated in 14.3 above.

13.5 The weight of any built-up members shall be based on the weight of each component.

D) ERECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEEL

1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the general requirements for erection of structural


steel. It covers the supply and delivery of all necessary materials, labour,
scaffolding, tools, tackles, equipment and everything that is necessary for the
satisfactory completion of the job on schedule.

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES & SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 The following specifications, standards and codes are made a part of this
specification. All standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein
shall be the latest editions, including all applicable official amendments and revisions.

2.2 In case of discrepancy between this specification and other documents referred to
herein, this specification shall govern. In case of discrepancy between tender
drawings and this specification, the tender drawings shall govern.

2.3 Structural

(a) IS:800 Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel

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(b) IS:801 Code of Practice for Use of Cold Formed Light Gauge Steel Structural
Members in General Building Construction

(c) IS:806 Code of Practice for Use of Steel Tubes in General Building
Construction

(d) IS:4000 High Strength Bolts in Steel Structure - Code of


Practice

(e) IS:7205 Safety Code for Erection of Structural Steel Work

(f) IS:12843 Tolerances for erection of Steel Structures

3.0 ERECTION SCHEME

3.1 Each Bid shall be accompanied by a broad erection scheme with dates and estimated
completion time for various parts of the work prepared by BIDDER after a thorough
study of the Bid drawings and the site conditions. This erection scheme shall describe
the methods proposed to be employed by BIDDER for transporting his equipments,
tools, tackles, gas cylinders, electrodes and all that is necessary to site, unloading,
transporting within the site, handling, assembling, hoisting and erecting of the
structural steel components and the type, capacity and quantity of equipment that
BIDDER proposes to bring to site for all these operations. The scheme shall also
indicate the strength and trade wise composition of the work force and supervisory
personnel that will be deployed by BIDDER for the various operations.

4.0 ERECTION PROGRAMME

4.1 Within two weeks of the acceptance of his Bid, the successful BIDDER shall submit, a
detailed erection programme. This programme shall be accompanied by a layout plan
identifying the areas proposed for unloading, main storage, subsidiary storage,
assembly and the transportation of equipment and fabricated material between the
storage and work areas. The layout shall clearly indicate the points at which proposed
erection begins, direction in which it is proposed to progress, the deployment of
equipment, access route for cranes to reach work areas, etc. The locations and
extent of site offices and stores, labour quarters if any, layout of electrical cables and

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water pipes from the tap-off points shall also be indicated in detail on the above
layout. Full details of the method of handling, transport, hoisting and erection
including false work/staging, temporary bracing, guying, etc. shall be furnished by
CONTRACTOR in this erection programme along with complete details of the
quantity and capacity of the various items of erection equipment that will be used. A
site organisation chart showing the number of supervisory personnel, and the number
and composition of the various gangs shall also accompany the erection programme.

4.2 Any modifications to the erection programme directed by ENGINEER for the reasons
of inadequacy of the quantity and/or capacity of the erection equipment, erection
personnel and supervisors, temporary bracing, guying etc., or safety of the erection
methods, or stability of the erected portions of structures, or unsuitability of the
erection sequence due to interference with the work of other agencies shall be
incorporated by CONTRACTOR and the work shall be carried out in accordance with
the revised programme. Approval by ENGINEER shall not relieve CONTRACTOR
from the responsibility for the safe, sound, accurate and timely erection of structural
steel work as required by ENGINEER/OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall also make no
extra claims for bringing additional equipment to site for erection, if so directed by
ENGINEER. CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have visualized all erection
problems while bidding for the work and no additional compensation shall be claimed
on this account.

5.0 SITE OPERATIONS

5.1 An experienced and qualified Superintendent shall be in full time charge of the job.

5.2 CONTRACTOR shall complete all preliminary works at site well before the arrival of
structural steel, such as establishment of a well equipped and adequately staffed site
office, stores, unloading gantry, unloading and pre-assembly yard, labour quarters if
any, electrical and water connections, electrical winches, derricks, cranes,
compressors, all tools and tackles, welding sets, torque wrenches, spud wrenches,
staging, etc. as well as experienced erection and supervisory personnel as part of
this contract and any other work that may be necessary so as to start erection
immediately after the arrival of the first batch of steel at site.

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5.3 CONTRACTOR shall furnish at his own expense, the necessary non-inflammable
staging and hoisting materials or equipment required for the erection work and
shall remove and take them away after completion of the job. CONTRACTOR shall
also provide necessary passageways, fences, safety belts, helmets, lights and other
fittings to the satisfaction of OWNER/ENGINEER and to meet the rules of local
authorities and for protection to his men and materials. A licensed electrician shall be
kept on the job for the entire duration of the work to maintain CONTRACTOR's
electrical equipment and connections.

5.4 CONTRACTOR shall protect all existing plant, structures, piping, conduits,
equipment and facilities against damage during erection. Any damage caused by
CONTRACTOR shall be rectified entirely at CONTRACTOR's cost,to the satisfaction
of OWNER/ENGINEER. If work has to be carried out adjacent to existing switch
yards or electrical installations which are live, CONTRACTOR must ensure suitable
safety precautions in consultation with ENGINEER.

5.5 If a portion of the work of the project area cannot be made available to
CONTRACTOR for his activities due to operations being carried out by other
agencies, he shall suitably modify his sequence of operations so as to continue work
without interruption. CONTRACTOR shall work in coordination with other agencies
working on the project site and plan his work suitably so as not to hinder the progress
of construction at site.

6.0 ACCEPTANCE OF STEEL, ITS HANDLING & STORAGE

6.1 Point of delivery of fabricated steel shall be as specified in Data Sheet A.

6.2 CONTRACTOR shall carefully check the steel to be erected at the time of
acceptance. Any fabrication defects observed should be brought to the notice of
OWNER/ ENGINEER.

6.3 No dragging of steel shall be permitted. All shall be stored 300mm above ground on
suitable packing to avoid damage. It shall be stored in the order required for erection,

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with erection marks visible. All storage areas shall be prepared and maintained by
CONTRACTOR. Steel shall not be stored in the vicinity of areas where excavation or
grading will be done and, if so stored temporarily, this shall be removed by
CONTRACTOR well before such excavation and/or grading commences to a safe
distance to avoid burial under debris.

6.4 Scratched or abraded steel shall be given a coat of primer specified under Data
Sheet A for protection after unloading and handling prior to erection. All milled and
machined surfaces shall be properly protected from rust/corrosion by suitable coating
and also from getting damaged.

7.0 ANCHOR BOLTS & FOUNDATIONS

7.1 CONTRACTOR shall carefully check the location and layout of anchor bolts
embedded in foundations constructed , to ensure that the structures can be properly
erected as shown on the drawings, Any discrepancy in the anchor bolts/foundation
shall be reported to ENGINEER.

7.2 Levelling of column bases to the required elevation may be done by providing shims.
All shim stock required for keeping the specified thickness of grout and in connection
with erection of structures on foundations, crane brackets or at any other locations
shall be of good M.S. plates and shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR at his cost.

7.3 A certain amount of cleaning of foundations and preparing the area is considered
normal and shall be carried out by CONTRACTOR at not extra cost.

7.4 Where beams bear in pockets or on walls, bearing plates shall be set and levelled as
part of the work. All grouting under column base plates or beam bearing plates will
be carried out by CONTRACTOR, unless the grouting is specifically excluded from
the CONTRACTOR’S scope.

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8.0 ASSEMBLY & CONNECTIONS

8.1 Field connections may be effected either by bolting, welding or by use of high
strength friction grip bolts as specified and as shown on the design and erection
drawings.

8.2 All field connection work shall be carried out in accordance with a approved shop
drawings. All bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, electrodes required for field connections
shall be supplied by Erector free of cost.

8.3 All assembling shall be carried on a level platform.

8.4 Drifts shall be used only for drawing the work to proper position and must not be used
to such an extent as to damage the holes. Size of drifts larger than the nominal
diameter of hole shall not be used. Any damaged holes or burrs must be rectified to
the satisfaction of ENGINEER.

8.5 Corrections of minor misfits and reasonable amount of reaming shall be considered
as a part of erection. Any error in the shop, which prevents proper fit on a moderate
amount of reaming and slight chipping or cutting, shall be immediately reported to
ENGINEER.

9.0 ERECTION

9.1 All structural steel shall be erected as shown on the drawings. Proper size steel cable
slings, etc., shall be used for hoisting. Guys shall not be anchored to existing
structures, foundations, etc. unless so permitted by ENGINEER in writing. Care shall
be taken to see that ropes in use are always in good condition.

9.2 Steel columns in the basement, if any, are to be lowered and erected carefully with
the help of a crane and/or derrick without damaging the basement walls steel or floor.

9.3 Structural steel frames shall be erected plumb and true. Frames shall be lifted at such
points that they are not liable to buckle and deform. Trusses shall be lifted only at

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node points. In the case of trusses, roof girders, all of the purlins and wind bracing
shall be placed simultaneously and the columns shall be erected truly plumb on
screed bars over the pedestals. All steel columns and beams shall be checked for
plumb and level individually before and after connections are made. Temporary
bracings shall be introduced wherever necessary to take care of all loads to which the
structure may be subjected, including erection equipment and the operation thereof.
Such bracings shall be left in place as long as may be required for safety and stability.

9.4 Chequered plates shall be fixed to supporting members by tack welding or by


countersunk bolts/screws as shown/specified in relevant drawings and/or as directed
by ENGINEER. The edges shall be made smooth and no burrs or jagged ends shall
be left. While splicing, care should be taken so that there is continuity in pattern
between the two portions. Care should also be taken to avoid distortion of the plate
while welding. The erection of chequered plates shall include:

a) Welding of stiffening angles/vertical stiffening ribs.


b) Cutting to size and making holes to required shape wherever
necessary to allow service piping and/or cables to pass through.
c) Splicing as shown in relevant drawings.
d) Smoothening of edges.
e) Fixing of chequered plates by tack welding or by countersunk bolts.
f) Providing lifting hooks for ease of lifting.

9.5 As erection progresses, the work shall be securely bolted to take care of all dead
load, wind, seismic and erection stresses.

9.6 No welding or final bolting shall be done until the structure has been properly aligned
and approved by ENGINEER. No cutting, heating or enlarging of the holes shall be
carried out without the prior written approval of ENGINEER.

10.0 INSPECTION

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10.1 ENGINEER/OWNER or their authorised representatives shall have free access to all
parts of the job during erection and all erection shall be subjected to their approval. In
case of faulty erection, all dismantling and re-erection required will be at
CONTRACTOR’s cost. No paint shall be applied to field welds or bolts until these
have been approved by ENGINEER.

11.0 TOLERANCES

Tolerances mentioned below shall be achieved after the entire structure or part
thereof is in line, level and plumb. The tolerances specified below do not apply to
steel structures where the deviations from true position are intimately linked with and
directly influence technological process. In such cases, the tolerances on erected
steel structures shall be as per recommendations of process technologists/suppliers
which will be indicated in the drawings.

11.1 Columns

11.1.1 Deviation of column axes at foundation top level with respect to true axes

In longitudinal direction : ± 5 mm
In lateral direction : ± 5 mm

11.1.2 Deviation in the level of bearing


surface of columns at foundation
top with respect to true level : ± 5 mm

11.1.3 Out of plumbness (verticality) of column axis from true vertical axis, as measured at
column top :

For columns upto and including15: ± 1/1000 of column height


meters in height in mm or ±15mm
whichever is less

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For columns exceeding 15 meters in : ± 1/1000 of column height


height in mm or ± 20 mm
whichever is less

11.1.4 Deviation in straightness in longitudinal : ± 1/1000 of column height and


transverse planes of column at any In mm or ± 10 mm point along
the height whichever is less

11.1.5 Difference in erected position of adjacent : ± 10 mm


pairs of columns along length or across
width of building prior to connecting
trusses/beams with respect to true distance

11.1.6 Deviation in any bearing or seating level : ± 5 mm


with respect to true level

11.1.7 Deviation in differences in bearing levels : ± 10 mm


of a member on adjacent pair of columns
both across and along the building

11.2 Trusses And Beams

11.2.1 Shift at the centre of span of top chord : ± 1/250 of height of truss in
member with respect to the vertical plane mm or ± 15 mm whichever
passing through the centre of bottom chord is less

11.2.2 Lateral shift of top chord of truss at the : ± 1/1500 of span of truss centre
of span from the vertical plane in mm or ± 15 mm passing
through the centre of supports whichever is less
of the truss

11.2.3 Lateral shift in location of truss from its : ± 10 mm


true vertical position

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11.2.4 Lateral shift in location of purlin true


position : ± 5 mm

11.2.5 Deviation in difference of bearing : i) ±20 mm for trusses


levels of trusses or beams from ii) For beams :
the true difference Depth < 1800mm : ±6mm
Depth > 1800mm :±10 mm

11.2.6 Deviation in sag in chords and diagonals: 1/1500 of length in mm or


of truss between node points 10mm whichever is smaller

11.2.7 Deviation in sweep of trusses, beams etc. : 1/1000 of span in mm in


the horizontal plane subject to a maximum of
10 mm

11.3 Crane Girders & Rails

11.3.1 Shift in the centre line of crane rail with : ± 5 mm


respect to centre line of web of crane girder

11.3.2 Shift in plan of alignment of crane rail with : ± 5 mm


respect to true axis of crane rail at any point

11.3.3 Difference in alignment of crane rail in plan : ± 1 mm


measured between any two points 2 metres
apart along rail

11.3.4 Deviation in crane track with respect to


time gauge

(a) For track gauges upto and


including 15 metres : ± 5 mm

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(b) For track gauges more than : ± [5 + 0.25 (S-15)]


15 metres where S in metres is true
gauge

11.3.5 Deviation in the crane rail level at any : 1/1200 of the gauge
point from true level distance or ± 10mm
whichever is less

11.3.6 Difference in the crane rail actual levels : ± 2 mm


between any two points 2 metres apart
along the rail length

11.3.7 Difference in levels between crane track


rails at

(a) Supports of crane girders : ± 15 mm


(b) Mid span of crane girders : ± 20 mm

11.3.8 Relative shift of crane rail surfaces at a : 2 mm subject to grinding


joint in plan and elevation of surfaces for smooth
transition

11.3.9 Relative shift in the location of crane : 1/1000 of track gauge S in


stops (end buffers) along the crane tracks mm subject to maximum
with track gauge S in mm of 20 mm

12.0 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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12.1 For the purpose of payment, the weight of the actual, completed structures shall be
calculated from the approved drawings for different items of work. CONTRACTOR
shall submit to OWNER relevant material list containing weight of each item.

12.2 No allowance will be permitted for weights of bolts, washers, screws etc. in
calculating the weight of the completed structure. No allowances will be permitted for
galvanizing, welding or for rolling margins. One tonne for the purpose of payment
shall mean ONE METRIC TONNE i.e. 1000 Kg.

12.3 The weight of a member made out of standard rolled sections such as beams,
channels, angles, etc. shall be based on the weight of the member given in IS 808,
without deducting for holes, notches, bevel cuts, etc. Where a component consists of
a cut joist or channel, the full weight of the rolled section shall be considered only if
more than half the depth of the section is used. Otherwise only half the section unit
weight shall be taken. Deductions shall be made in the weight of gussets/plates
including chequered plates for skew cuts, notches and openings of 900 sq.cm. or
larger.
12.4 For gussets/plates used in trusses, bracings, columns, beams etc. the area shall be
that of the minimum circumscribing rectangle, except as stated in clause 12.3 above.

12.5 The weight of any built-up member shall be separated into the weight of each
component.

12.6 Erection bolts installed by erector may be left in position on completion of erection;
however, no additional payment shall be made either for supply or use of such bolts.
If erection bolts are removed after erection is complete, holes shall be plug welded
and ground smooth. No extra payment shall be made for such plug welding.

13.0 CLEAN UP OF WORK SITE

13.1 During erection, the CONTRACTOR shall without any additional payment, at all times
keep the working and storage areas used by him, free from accumulation of waste
materials or rubbish. Before completion of erection, he shall remove or dispose of in a

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satisfactory manner all temporary structures, waste and debris and leave the
premises in a condition satisfactory to OWNER/ENGINEER.

D) GENERAL BUILDING WORKS:

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CLAUSE TITLE
1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS

3. BRICK MASONRY

4. MISCELLANEOUS INSERTS

5. STEEL DOORS, WINDOWS AND VENTILATORS

6. ALUMINIUM DOORS, WINDOWS, VENTILATORS AND PARTITIONS

7. RUBBLE SUB-BASE

8. BASE CONCRETE

9. IN-SITU GRANOLILTHIC CONCRETE FLOOR TOPPING

10. FLOOR HARDENER TOPPING

11. ACID RESISTING BRICK/TILING WORK

12. WATERSTOPS

13. PREFORMED FILLERS AND JOINT SEALING COMPOUND

14. CEMENT PLASTERING WORK

15. CEMENT POINTING

16. WATER-PROOFING ADMIXTURE

17. PAINTING OF CONCRETE, MASONRY AND PLASTERED SURFACES

18. FLASHING

19. INSERTS AND CUT-OUTS IN CONCRETE WORKS

1.0 SCOPE

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This specification covers the general requirements for building works comprising
brick masonry, flooring, doors, windows, ventilators, aluminium work, water- proofing,
plastering, painting and such other related works forming a part of this job, which
may be required to be carried out though not specifically mentioned above. The work
under this specification shall consist of furnishing of all tools, plants, labour,
materials, and everything necessary for carrying out the work.

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following codes, standards and specifications are made a part of this
specification. All standards, specifications, codes of practice referred to herein shall
be the latest version on the date of offer made by the Bidder.

In case of discrepancy between this specification and those referred to herein, this
specification shall govern.

IS:110 Ready mixed paint, brushing, grey filler, for enamels for use over primers.

IS:280 Specification for mild steel wire for general engineering purposes.

Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for
IS:383
concrete.

IS:412 Expanded metal steel sheets for general purposes.

IS:419 Specification for putty for use on window frames.

IS:426 Paste filler for colour coats.

IS:428 Distemper, oil emulsion, colour as required.

IS:702 Specification for industrial bitumen.

IS:712 Specification for building limes.

Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys, bars, rods and sections for
IS:733
general engineering purposes.

IS:1038 Specification for steel doors, windows and ventilators.

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IS:1077 Specification for common burnt clay building bricks.

Code of practice for fixing and glazing of metal (steel & aluminium)
IS:1081
doors, windows and ventilators.

IS:1200 Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works.


IS:1203 Determination of penetration of bitumen.

IS:1237 Specification for cement concrete flooring tiles.

IS:1322 Bitumen felts for water- proofing and damp proofing.

IS:1346 Code of practice for water-proofing of roofs with bitumen felts.

IS:1361 Specification for steel windows for industrial buildings.

IS:1397 Specification for kraft paper.

Code of practice for laying and finishing of cement concrete flooring


IS:1443
tiles.

IS:1489 Portland pozzolana cement specification


Part 1 Fly ash based

IS:1489 Portland pozzolana cement specification


Part 2 Calcined clay based

IS:1542 Specification for sand for plaster.

Specification for bituminous compounds for water-proofing and caulking


IS:1580
purposes.

Code of practice for construction of stone masonry : Part 1 Rubble


IS:1597
stone masonry.

Code of practice for application of cement and cement-lime plaster


IS:1661
finishes.

IS:1834 Specification for hot applied sealing compound for joint in concrete.

Specification for preformed fillers for expansion joint in concrete


IS:1838 pavements and structures (non extruding and resilient type) : Part 1
Bitumen impregnated fibre.

IS:1948 Specification for aluminium doors, windows and ventilators.

IS:1949 Specification for aluminium windows for industrial buildings.

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IS:2074 Ready mixed paint, air drying, red oxide-zinc chrome, priming.

IS:2116 Specification for sand for masonry mortars.

IS:2117 Guide for manufacture of hand made burnt clay building bricks

IS:2185 Specification for concrete masonry units (Parts 1,2 & 3).

IS:2212 Code of practice for brickwork.

IS:2250 Code of practice for preparation and use of masonry mortars.

IS:2339 Aluminium paint for general purposes, in dual container.

Methods of Test for Wood Particle Boards and Boards from other
IS 2380
Lignocellulosic Materials (Part 1).

Code of practice for painting Concrete, masonry and plaster surfaces


IS:2395
(Part 1).

IS:2395 -DO- Part 2

IS:2402 Code of practice for external rendered finishes.

IS:2571 Code of practice for laying in-situ cement concrete flooring.

IS:2645 Specification of integral cement water-proofing compounds.

IS:2750 Specification for steel scaffoldings.

IS:2835 Flat transparent sheet glass.

Specification for enamel, synthetic, exterior type


IS:2932
(a) Undercoating, (b) Finishing.

IS:3036 Code of practice for laying lime concrete for a water-proofed roof finish.

Code of practice of general design details and preparatory work for


IS:3067
damp-proofing and water-proofing of buildings.

Specification for bitumen primer for use in water-proofing and damp-


IS:3384
proofing.

IS:3495 Method of test for burnt clay building bricks: Part 1 to 4.

IS:3536E Specification for ready mixed paint, brushing, wood primer, pink.

IS:3564 Specification for door closers (hydraulically regulated.)

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IS:3696 Safety code of scaffolds and ladders (Part 1).

IS:3696 -DO- (Part 2).

IS:4351 Specification for steel door frames

IS:4457 Specification for ceramic unglazed vitreous acid resisting tile.

IS:4860 Specification for acid resistant bricks.

IS:4948 Specification for welded steel wire fabric for general use.

IS:5410 Cement paint, colour as required.

IS:5411 Specification for plastic emulsion paint (Part 1).

IS:5411 -DO- (Part 2)

IS:5437 Wired and figured glass.

IS:5491 Code of practice for laying of in-situ granolithic concrete floor topping,

Code of practise for Anti – Termite measures in buildings


IS:6313 Part 1 constructional measures

Code of practise for Anti – Termite measures in buildings


Part 2 Pre-constructional chemical treatment measurement

Specification for hot rolled steel sections for doors, windows and
IS:7452
ventilators.

IS:8042 Specification for white portland cement.

Code of practice for provision of water-stops at transverse contraction


IS:12200
joints in masonry and concrete dams.

IS:1240 Medium density fibre board for general use - specification

Dust pressed ceramic tiles with low water absorption of E3% group
IS:13756
B1- specification.

IS:15058 PVC water stops at transverse contraction joints specification.

3.0 BRICKWORK

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3.1 MATERIALS

3.1.0 Bricks used in the works shall conform to the requirements laid down in IS: 1077. The
class of the bricks shall be as specifically indicated in the respective items of work.

3.1.1 The nominal size of the modular brick shall be 200mm x 100mm x 100mm with the
permissible tolerances over the actual size of 190mm x 90mm x 90mm as per IS:
1077. The nominal thickness of one brick and half brick walls using modular bricks
shall be considered as 200 mm and 100 mm respectively. In the event of use of
traditional bricks of nominal size 230mm x ll5mm x 75mm with tolerance upto ±3 mm
in each dimension, one brick and half brick walls shall be considered as 230 mm and
115 mm respectively.

3.1.2 Bricks shall be sound, hard, and homogenous in texture, well burnt in kiln without
being vitrified, hand/machine moulded, deep red, cherry or copper coloured, of
regular shape and size & shall have sharp and square edges with smooth
rectangular faces. The bricks shall be free from pores, cracks, flaws and nodules of
free lime. Hand moulded bricks shall be moulded with a frog and those made by
extrusion process may not be provided with a frog. Bricks shall give a clear ringing
sound when struck and shall have a minimum crushing strength of 5N/sq.mm unless
otherwise specified in the item.

3.1.3 The average water absorption shall not be more than 20 percent by weight upto class
12.5 and 15 percent by weight for higher classes. Bricks which do not conform to this
requirement shall be rejected. Over or under burnt bricks are not acceptable for use
in the works.

3.1.4 Sample bricks shall be submitted to the ENGINEER for approval and bricks supplied
shall conform to approved samples. If demanded by ENGINEER, brick samples shall
be got tested as per IS: 3495 by CONTRACTOR at no extra cost to OWNER. Bricks
rejected by ENGINEER shall be removed from the site of works within 24 hours.

3.1.5 Mortar for brick masonry shall consist of cement and sand and shall be prepared as
per IS:2250. Mix shall be in the proportion of 1:5 for brickwork of thickness one brick

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or above and 1:4 for brickwork of thickness half brick or below, unless otherwise
specified in the respective items of work. Sand for masonry mortar shall conform to
IS:2116. The sand shall be free from clay, shale, loam, alkali and organic matter and
shall be of sound, hard, clean and durable particles. Sand shall be approved by
ENGINEER. If so directed by the ENGINEER, sand shall be screened and washed till
it satisfies the limits of deleterious materials.

3.1.6 For preparing cement mortar, the ingredients shall first be mixed thoroughly in dry
condition. Water shall then be added and mixing continued to give a uniform mix of
required consistency. Mixing shall be done thoroughly in a mechanical mixer, unless
hand mixing is specifically permitted by the ENGINEER. The mortar thus mixed shall
be used as soon as possible, preferably within 30 minutes from the time water is
added to cement. In case, the mortar has stiffened due to evaporation of water, this
may be re-tempered by adding water as required to restore consistency, but this will
be permitted only upto 30 minutes from the time of initial mixing of water to cement.
Any mortar which is partially set shall be rejected and shall be removed forthwith
from the site. Droppings of mortar shall not be re-used under any circumstances.

3.1.7 The CONTRACTOR shall arrange for test on mortar samples if so directed by the
ENGINEER.

3.2 WORKMANSHIP

3.2.1 Workmanship of brick work shall conform to IS: 2212. All bricks shall be thoroughly
soaked in clean water for at least one hour immediately before being laid. The
cement mortar for brick masonry work shall be as specified in the respective item of
work. Brick work 200mm/230mm thick and over shall be laid in English Bond unless
otherwise specified. 100mm/115mm thick brickwork shall be laid with stretchers. For
laying bricks, a layer of mortar shall be spread over the full width of suitable length of
the lower course. Each brick shall be slightly pressed into the mortar and shoved
into final position so as to embed the brick fully in mortar. Only full size bricks shall be
used for the works and cut bricks utilised only to make up required wall length or for
bonding. Bricks shall be laid with frogs uppermost.

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3.2.2 All brickwork shall be plumb, square and true to dimensions shown. Vertical joints in
alternate courses shall come directly one over the other and be in line. Horizontal
courses shall be levelled. The thickness of brick courses shall be kept uniform. In
case of one brick thick or half brick thick wall, atleast one face should be kept smooth
and plane, even if the other is slightly rough due to variation in size of bricks. For
walls of thickness greater than one brick both faces shall be kept smooth and plane.
All interconnected brickwork shall be carried out at nearly one level so that there is
uniform distribution of pressure on the supporting structure and no portion of the
work shall be left more than one course lower than the adjacent work. Where this is
not possible, the work shall be raked back according to bond (and not saw toothed)
at an angle not exceeding 450. But in no case the level difference between adjoining
walls shall exceed one metre. Brick-work shall not be raised more than one metre
per day.

3.2.3 Bricks shall be so laid that all joints are well filled with mortar. The thickness of joints
shall not be less than 6 mm and not more than 10 mm. The face joints shall be
raked to a minimum depth of 10mm/15mm by raking tools during the progress of
work when the mortar is still green, so as to provide a proper key for the
plastering/pointing respectively to be done later. When plastering or pointing is not
required to be done, the joints shall be uniform in thickness and be struck flush and
finished at the time of laying. The face of brickwork shall be cleaned daily and all
mortar droppings removed. The surface of each course shall be thoroughly cleaned
of all dirt before another course is laid on top.

3.2.4 During inclement weather conditions, newly built brick masonry works shall be
protected by tarpaulin or other suitable covering to prevent mortar being washed
away by rain.

3.2.5 Brickwork shall be kept constantly moist on all the faces for at least seven days. The
arrangement for curing shall be got approved from the ENGINEER.

3.2.6 Double scaffolding having two sets of vertical supports shall be provided to facilitate
execution of the masonry works. The scaffolding shall be designed adequately
considering all the dead, live and possible impact loads to ensure safety of the

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workmen, in accordance with the requirements stipulated in IS:2750 and IS:3696


(Part 1). Scaffolding shall be properly maintained during the entire period of
construction. Single scaffolding shall not be used on important works and will be
permitted only in certain cases as decided by the ENGINEER. Where single
scaffolding is adopted, only minimum number of holes, by omitting a header shall be
left in the masonry for supporting horizontal scaffolding poles. All holes in the
masonry shall be carefully made good before plastering/painting.

3.2.7 In the event of usage of traditional bricks of size 230 mmxll5mmx75mm, the courses
at the top of the plinth and sills as well as at the top of the wall just below the
roof/floor or slabs and at the top of the parapet shall be laid with bricks on edge.

3.2.8 All brickwork shall be built tightly against columns, floor slabs or other structural
members.

3.2.9 To overcome the possibility of development of cracks in the brick masonry following
measures shall be adopted.

3.2.9.1 For resting RCC slabs, the bearing surface of masonry wall shall be finished on top
with 12 mm thick cement mortar 1:3 and provided with 2 layers of Kraft paper Grade
1 as per IS:1397 or 2 layers of 50 micron thick polyethylene sheets.

3.2.9.2 RCC/steel beams resting on masonry wall shall be provided with plain or reinforced
concrete bed blocks of dimensions as indicated in the drawings duly finished on top
with 2 layers of Kraft paper Grade 1 as per IS:1397 or 2 layers of 50 micron thick
polyethylene sheets.

3.2.9.3 Steel wire fabric shall be provided at the junction of brick masonry and concrete as
specified elsewhere before taking up plastering work.

3.2.10 The above items shall be measured and paid for separately under the respective
items of work.

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3.2.11 Bricks for partition walls shall be stacked adjacent to the structural member to pre-
deflect the structural member before the wall is taken up for execution. Further, the
top most course of half or full brick walls abutting against either a deshuttered slab or
beam shall be built only after any proposed masonry wall above the structural
member is executed to cater for the deflection of the structural element.

3.2.12 Reinforced cement concrete transoms and mullions of dimensions as indicated in the
construction drawings are generally required to be provided in half brick partition
walls. Reinforced concrete for transoms and mullions shall be measured and paid for
separately under the respective items of work.

3.2.13 Where drawings indicate that structural steel sections are to be encased in brickwork,
the brick masonry shall be built closely against the steel section, ensuring a minimum
of 20mm thick cement-sand 1:4 over all the steel surfaces. Steel sections partly
embedded in brickwork shall be provided with bituminous protective coating to the
surfaces at the point of entry into the brick masonry.

3.2.14 CONTRACTOR shall note that the unit rates quoted for the masonry work shall be
deemed to include for the installation of miscellaneous inserts such as pipe sleeves,
bolts, steel sections with anchors etc. and providing pockets, leaving openings,
cutting chases etc. in accordance with the construction drawings. Miscellaneous
inserts shall be either supplied FREE by the OWNER or to be furnished by the
CONTRACTOR. Any of the miscellaneous inserts which are required to be fabricated
and supplied by the CONTRACTOR and cement concrete to be provided in the
pockets for the hold fasts of door/window frames etc. shall however, be measured
and paid separately under the respective items of work.

3.2.15 Facing bricks of the type specified conforming to IS: 2691 shall be laid in the
positions indicated on the drawings and all facing brickwork shall be well bonded to
the backing bricks/RCC surfaces. The level of execution of the facing brick work shall
at any time be lower by at least 600 mm below the level of the backing brickwork.

3.2.16 Facing bricks shall be laid over 10 mm thick backing of cement mortar. The mortar
mix, thickness of joint and the type of painting to be carried out shall be as specified

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in the item of work. The pattern of laying the bricks shall be as specifically indicated
in the drawings.

3.2.17 For facing brickwork, double scaffolding shall be used.

3.2.18 Faced works shall be kept clean and free from damage, discoloration etc., at all
times.

3.3 MEASUREMENT

3.3.1 Measurement shall be in cu.m correct to two places of decimal for brickwork of
thickness one brick i.e. 200mm/230mm and above. Measurement shall be in sq.m
correct to two places decimal for facing brickwork and brickwork of thickness half
brick i.e. l00mm/115mm and below. Measurement shall be for the quantities as
actually executed duly deducting for openings, lintels, transoms/mullions etc. All
concrete works shall be measured and paid for separately under the respective items
of work.

4.0 MISCELLANEOUS INSERTS, BOLTS ETC.

4.1 MATERIALS

4.1.1 All the miscellaneous inserts such as bolts, pipes, plate embedments etc. either
supplied FREE by the OWNER or to be furnished by the CONTRACTOR shall be
accurately installed in the building works at the correct locations and levels, all as
detailed in the construction drawings. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and use
templates for this purpose, if so directed by the ENGINEER. In the event, any of the
inserts being improperly installed, CONTRACTOR shall make necessary
arrangements to remove and re-install at the correct locations/levels, all as directed
by the ENGINEER without any extra cost to the OWNER.

4.2 MEASUREMENT

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4.2.1 Miscellaneous inserts, supplied by the CONTRACTOR shall be measured and paid
for as per the respective items of work.

5.0 STEEL DOORS, WINDOWS AND VENTILATORS

5.1 MATERIALS

5.1.1 Hot rolled steel sections for the fabrication of steel doors, windows and ventilators
shall conform to IS: 7452, which are suitable for single glazing or double glazing.

5.1.2 Pressed steel door frames for steel flush doors shall be out of 1.25 mm thick mild
steel sheets of profiles as per IS: 4351.

5.1.3 Transparent sheet glass shall conform to the requirements of IS: 2835. Wired and
figured glass shall be as per IS: 5437.

5.1.4 Builder's hardware of fittings and fixtures shall be of the best quality from approved
manufacturers.

5.2 WORKMANSHIP

5.2.1 All steel doors, windows and ventilators shall be of the type as specified in the
respective items of work and of sizes as indicated in the drawings. Steel doors,
windows and ventilators shall conform to the requirements as stipulated in IS: 1038.
Steel windows shall conform to IS: 1361, if so specified.

5.2.2 Doors, windows and ventilators shall be of an approved manufacture. Fabrication of


the units shall be with rolled sections, cut to correct lengths and mitred. Corners shall
be welded to form a solid fused welded joint conforming to the requirements of IS:
1038. Tolerance in overall dimensions shall be within  1.5mm. The frames and
shutters shall be free from warp or buckle and shall be square and truly plane. All
welds shall be dressed flush on exposed and contact surfaces. Punching of holes,
slots and other provisions to install fittings and fixtures later shall be made at the

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correct locations as per the requirements. Samples of the units shall be got approved
by the ENGINEER before further manufacture/purchase by the CONTRACTOR.

5.2.3 Type and details of shutters, hinges, glazing bar requirement, couplings, locking
arrangement, fittings and fixtures shall be as described in the respective items of
work and/or as shown in the drawings for single or composite units.

5.2.4 For windows with fly proof mesh as per the item of work, rotor operator arrangement,
for the operation of the glazed shutters from the inside shall be provided.

5.2.5 Pressed steel door frames shall be provided with fixing lugs at each jamb, hinges,
lock-strike plate, mortar guards, angle threshold, shock-absorbers of rubber or similar
material as per the requirements of IS:4351. Pressed steel door frames shall be
fixed as 'built-in', as the masonry work proceeds. After placing it plumb at the
specified location, masonry walls shall be built up solid on both side, and each
course grouted with mortar to ensure solid contact with the door frame, without
leaving any voids. Temporary struts across the width shall be fixed, during erection
to prevent bow/sag of the frame.

5.2.6 Door shutters of flush welded construction shall be 45mm thick, fabricated with two
outer skins of 1.25mm thick steel sheets, l.00mm thick steel sheet sufferers and steel
channels an all four edges. Double shutters shall have meeting stile edge bevelled
or rebated. Provision of glazed viewing panel, louvers shall be made as per the item
of work and/or drawings. Shutters shall be suitably reinforced for lock and other
surface hardware and to prevent sagging/twisting. Single sheet steel door shutters
shall be fabricated out of 1.25mm thick steel sheets, mild steel angles and stiffeners
as per the drawings.

5.2.7 Doors, windows and ventilators shall be fixed into the prepared openings. They shall
not be 'built-in' as the masonry work proceeds, to avoid distortion and damage of the
units. The dimensions of the masonry opening shall have l0mm clearance all-round
the overall dimensions of the frame for this purpose. Any support of scaffolding
members on the frames/glazing bars is prohibited.

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5.2.8 Glazing of the units shall be either with flat transparent glass or wired/figured glass of
the thickness as specified in the item of work. All glass panels shall have properly
squared corner and straight edges. Glazing shall be provided on the outside of the
frames.

5.2.9 Fixing of the glazing shall be either with spring glazing clips and putty conforming to
IS: 419 or with metal beads. Pre-formed PVC or rubber gasket shall be provided for
fixing the beads with concealed screws. The type of fixing the glazing shall be as
indicated in the item of work and/or in drawings.

5.2.10 Steel doors, windows and ventilators shall be provided with finish of either painting as
specified or shall be hot dip galvanised with thickness of zinc coating as stipulated all
as described in the respective items of work.

5.2.11 The material of the Builders hardware of fittings and fixtures of chromium plated
steel, cast brass, brass copper oxidised or anodised aluminium shall be as specified
in the item of work. The number, size and type of fittings and fixtures shall be as in
the bid drawings/item of work.

5.2.12 Installation of the units with fixing lugs, screws, mastic caulking compound at the
specified locations shall generally conform to the requirements of IS:1081. Necessary
holes etc required for fixing shall be made by the CONTRACTOR and made good
after installation. Workmanship expected is of a high order for efficient and smooth
operation of the units.

5.3 MEASUREMENT

5.3.1 Measurement shall be in sq.m correct to two places of decimal. Measurement shall
be from out to out of the frames. Rates quoted shall be for the works including
glazing, painting, Builder's hardware of fittings and fixtures as specifically described
in the respective items of work.

6.0 ALUMINIUM DOORS, WINDOWS, VENTILATORS & PARTITIONS

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6.1 MATERIALS

6.1.1 Aluminium alloy used in the manufacture of extruded sections for the fabrication of
doors, windows, ventilators shall conform to designation 63400 WP of IS: 733.

6.1.2 Transparent sheet glass shall conform to the requirements of IS:2835. Wired and
figured glass shall be as per IS: 5437.

6.1.3 Builder's hardware of fittings & fixtures shall be of the best quality from approved
manufacturers.

6.2 WORKMANSHIP

6.2.1 All aluminium doors, windows, ventilators and partitions shall be of the type as
specified in the respective items of work and of sizes as indicated in the drawings.
The doors, windows, ventilators shall conform to the requirements of IS: 1948.
Aluminium windows shall conform to IS: 1949, if so specified.

6.2.2 All aluminium units shall be supplied with anodised finish. The minimum anodic film
thickness shall be 0.015 mm.

6.2.3 Doors, windows and ventilators shall be of an approved manufacture. Fabrication of


the units shall be with the extruded sections, cut to correct lengths, mitred and
welded at the corners to a true right angle conforming to the requirements of IS:
1948. Tolerance in overall dimensions shall be within + 1.5mm. The frames and
shutters shall be free from warp or buckle and shall be square and truly plane.
Punching of holes, slots and other provisions to install fittings or fixtures later shall be
made at the correct locations, as per the requirements.

6.2.4 Aluminium swing type doors, aluminium sliding windows, partitions shall be as
described in the item of work and/or bid drawings, which indicates generally the
arrangement along with the overall size of the various components and weight per
running metre of the extruded sections to be adopted.

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6.2.5 IS:1948 and IS:1949 referred to incorporates the sizes, shapes, thicknesses and
weight per running metre of extruded sections for the various components of the
units. However, new sizes, shapes, thicknesses with modifications to suit snap-fit
glazing clips etc. are continuously being added by various leading manufacturers of
extruded sections, which are available in the market. As such, the sections of the
various components of the unit proposed by the CONTRACTOR, will be reviewed by
the ENGINEER and will be accepted only if they are equal to or marginally more than
that specified in the codes/ item of works.

6.2.6 The framework of the partitions with mullions and transoms shall be with anodised
aluminium box sections of dimensions as per the item of work. Anodised Aluminium
box sections shall be in-filled with timber of class 3 (silver oak or any other
equivalent) as per IS: 4021. Panels of double/single glazing/plywood shall be fixed as
per details indicated in the drawing. Partitions shall be fixed rigidly between the floor
and the structural columns/beams including provision of necessary shims for
wedging etc. Finished work shall be of rigid construction, erected truly plumb to the
lines and levels, at locations as per the construction drawings.

6.2.7 Specific provisions as stipulated for steel doors, windows, ventilators under clauses
9.2.3, 9.2.4 and 9.2.7 to 9.2.12 shall also be applicable for this item work. Glazing
beads shall be of the snap-fit type suitable for the thickness of glazing proposed as
indicated in the item of work. A layer of clear transparent lacquer shall be applied on
aluminium sections to protect them from damage during installation. This lacquer
coating shall be removed after the installation is completed.

6.3 MEASUREMENT

6.3.1 Measurement shall be in sq. m correct to two places of decimal. Measurement shall
be from out to out of the frames. Rate quoted shall be for the works including
glazing, Builder's hardware of fittings and fixtures as specifically described in the
respective items of work.
7.0 RUBBLE SUB-BASE/SOLING

7.1 MATERIALS

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7.1.1 Stones used for rubble packing under floors on grade, foundations etc., shall be
clean, hard, durable rock free from veins, flaws, laminations, weathering and other
defects. Stones shall generally conform to the requirements stipulated in IS: 1597
(Part-I).

7.1.2 Stones shall be as regular as can be obtained from quarries. Stones shall be of
height equal to the thickness of the packing proposed with a tolerance of + 10mm.
Stones shall not have a base area less than 250 sq. cm nor more than 500 sq. cm,
and the smallest dimension of any stone shall not be less than half the largest
dimension. The quality and size of stones shall be subject to the approval of the
ENGINEER.

7.2 WORKMANSHIP

7.2.1 Stones shall be hand packed carefully and laid with their largest base downwards
resting flat on the prepared sub-grade and with their height equal to the thickness of
the packing. Stones shall be laid breaking joints and in close contact with each
other-. All interstices between the stones shall be wedged-in by small stones of
suitable size, well driven in by crow bars and hammers to ensure tight packing and
complete filling-in of the interstices. The wedging shall be carried out simultaneously
with the placing in position of rubble packing and shall not lag behind. After this, any
interstices between the smaller wedged stones shall be in filled with clean hard sand
by brooming so as to fill the joints completely.

7.2.2 The laid rubble packing shall be sprinkled with water and compacted by using
suitable rammers.

7.3 MEASUREMENT

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7.3.1 Measurement shall be in sq. m correct to two places of decimal for the specified
compacted thickness of rubble sub-base.

8.0 BASE CONCRETE

8.1 MATERIALS

8.1.1 The thickness and grade of concrete and reinforcement shall be as specified in the
item of work.3

8.2 WORKMANSHIP

8.2.1 Before placing the blinding concrete of M15 mix, 50/75mm thick as per the item of
work, the sub-base of rubble packing shall be properly wetted and rammed.
Concrete for the base shall then be deposited between the forms, thoroughly tamped
and the surface finished level with the top edges of the forms. Two or three hours
after the concrete has been laid in position, the surface shall be roughened using
steel wire brush to remove any scum or laitance and swept clean so that the coarse
aggregates are exposed. The surface of the base concrete shall be left rough to
provide adequate bond for the floor finish to be provided later.

8.3 MEASUREMENT

8.3.1 Measurement shall be in sq. m correct to two places of decimal. This work could be
either separate or combined along with the floor finish as indicated in the respective
items of work.

9.0 IN-SITU GRANOLITHIC CONCRETE FLOOR TOPPING

9.1 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

9.1.1 The requirements of materials and workmanship shall be all as per in-situ cement
concrete floor topping except that the mix proportion of the concrete shall be 1:1:2
(cement:sand:coarse aggregates) by volume.

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9.1.2 The thickness of the floor topping shall be as specified in the item of work. The
minimum thickness of granolithic floor topping on hardened concrete base shall be
40mm, if laid separately. It shall be 20mm, if the topping is laid monolithically over the
floor concrete.

9.2 MEASUREMENT

9.2.1 Measurement shall be in sq.m correct upto two places of decimal.

10.0 FLOOR HARDENER TOPPING

10.1 MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP

10.1.1 Floor hardener topping shall be provided either as integrally finished over the
structural slab/grade slab or laid monolithically with the concrete/granolithic floor
finish on top of hardened concrete base.

10.1.2 Floor hardener of the metallic or non-metallic type suitable for the performance of
normal/medium/heavy duty function of the floor, the quantum of ingredients and the
thickness of topping shall be as specified in the respective items of work.

10.1.3 For monolithic application with the floor finish/slab, the thickness of the layer shall be
15mm. It shall be 20mm if it is laid separately over floor slab. The topping shall be
laid within 2 to 3 hours after concrete is laid and it is still plastic but stiffened enough
for the workmen to tread over it by placing planks. The surface of the concrete layer
shall be kept rough for providing adequate band for the topping. Laitance shall be
removed before placing the topping. The topping shall be screeded and thoroughly
compacted to the finished level. Trowelling to a smooth finish shall be carried out.
Finishing of the surface by trowelling shall be spread over a period of one to six
hours depending upon the temperature and atmospheric conditions. The surface
shall be trowelled 3 times at intervals so as to produce a smooth uniform and hard
surface. Immediately after laying, the first trowelling just sufficient to give a level
surface shall be carried out avoiding excessive trowelling at this stage. The surface

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shall be retrowelled after sometime to close any pores and to scrap off excess water
or laitance, which shall not be trowelled back into the topping. Final trowelling shall
be done well before the concrete has become too hard but at a time when
considerable pressure is required to make any impression on the surface. Sprinkling
of dry cement or cement-sand mixture for absorbing moisture shall not be permitted.
After the surface has hardened sufficiently, it shall be kept continuously moist for
atleast 10 days.

10.1.4 The procedure for mixing the floor hardener topping shall be as per manufacturer's
instructions.

10.1.5 Floor hardner topping shall be prevented from any damages due to subsequent
building operations by covering with 75 mm thick layer of sand, if it is laid
monolithically with the slab.

10.2 MEASUREMENT

10.2.1 Measurement shall be in sq.m correct to two places of decimal. This work could be
either separate or combined along with the floor finish as indicated in the respective
items of work.

11.0 ACID RESISTING BRICK/TILING WORK

11.1 MATERIALS

11.1.1 The ceramic unglazed vitreous acid resisting tiles shall conform to the requirements
of IS: 4457. Acid resistant bricks shall be of class I and shall conform to the
requirements of IS: 4860.

11.1.2 The finished tile/brick when fractured shall appear fine grained in texture, dense and
homogeneous. Tile/brick shall be sound, true to shape, flat, free from flaws and any
manufacturing defects affecting their utility. Tolerance in the dimensions shall be
within the limits specified in the respective IS.

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11.1.3 The tiles/bricks shall be bedded and jointed using chemical resistant mortar prepared
from resin type conforming to IS: 4832 (Part II) filter, accelerator and catalyst mixed
in proportion as recommended by manufacturers. Method of usage shall generally be
as per the requirements of IS: 4443.

11.2 WORKMANSHIP

11.2.1 The size and thickness of tiles/size and class of bricks for use in the
flooring/skirting/dado shall be as specified in the respective items of work.

11.2.2 The resin shall have viscosity for readily mixing with the filler by manual methods.
The filler shall have graded particles which permit minimum joint thickness of 1.5
mm.

11.2.3 The base concrete surface shall be free from dirt and thoroughly dried. The surface
shall be applied with a coat of bitumen primer conforming to IS: 3384. The primed
surface shall then be applied with a uniform coat of bitumen conforming to IS: 1580.
Tiles or bricks shall be laid directly without the application of bitumen, if epoxy or
polyester resin is used for the mortar.

11.2.4 Just adequate quantity of mortar which can be applied within the pot life as specified
by the manufacturer shall be prepared at one time for bedding and jointing. Rigid
PVC/Stainless steel/chromium plated tools shall be used for mixing and laying.

11.2.5 For laying the floor 6 to 8 mm thick mortar shall be spread on the back of the
tile/brick. Two adjacent sides of the tile/brick shall be smeared with 4 to 6 mm thick
mortar. Tile/brick shall be pressed into the bed and pushed against the floor and with
the adjacent tile/ brick, until the joint in each case is 2 to 3 mm thick. Excess mortar
shall then be trimmed off and allowed to harden fully. Similar procedure shall be
adopted for the work on walls by pressing the tile/brick against the prepared wall
surfaces and only one course shall be laid at a time until the initial setting period.

11.2.6 The mortar joints shall be cured for a minimum period of 72 hours with 20 to 25%
hydrochloric acid or 30 to 40% sulphuric acid. After acid curing, the joints shall be

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washed with water and allowed to thoroughly dry. The joints shall then be filled with
mortar to make them smooth and plane. Acid curing is not required to be carried out
if epoxy or polyester resin is used for the mortar.

11.2.7 Resin mortars are normally self curing. The area tiled shall not be put to use before
48 hours in case epoxy, polyester and furane type of resin is used for the mortar. If
phenolic or cashewnut shell liquid resin is used for the mortar, the area tiled shall not
be put to use for 7 to 28 days respectively, without heat treatment. This period shall
be 2 to 6 days respectively if heat treatment is given with infrared lamp.

11.2.8 Temperature during preparation of mortar, its application, curing etc. shall be
controlled and maintained as recommended by manufacturer.

11.2.9 It is necessary that the concrete slab / wall shall be made leak proof against water, if
necessary by pressure grouting etc. before taking up any titling works. Cost of such
works shall be deemed to have included in the cost of tiling works, whether same is
specifically mentioned or not.

11.3 MEASUREMENT

11.3.1 Measurement shall be in sq.m correct to two places of decimal for flooring/dado.
Measurement shall be in running metres correct to two places of decimal for skirting
of height as specified in the item of work.

12.0 WATERSTOPS

12.1 MATERIAL

12.1.1 The material for the PVC waterstops shall be a plastic compound with the basic resin
of polyvinyl chloride and additional resins, plasticizers, inhibitors, which satisfies the
performance characteristics specified below as per IS:15058. Testing shall be in
accordance with IS: 8543 (Part 4/sec1), IS 13360 (Part 5/sec11) and IS 9766.

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Tensile strength 13.8 MPa min

Ultimate elongation 285% min

Hardness (Shore A) 65, min

Water absorption 0.6 max

Cold bend temp at which samples do not crack -25oC min

Accelerated extraction

i. Tensile strength 10.3 MPa min

ii. Ultimate elongation 280% min

Effect of Alkali 7 days

i. Weight increase 0.25% max

ii. Weight decrease 0.10% max

iii. Hardness change  5 points

Effect of Alkali 28 days

i. Weight increase 0.40% max

ii. Weight decrease 0.30% max

iii. Dimension change  1%

12.1.2 PVC water stops shall be either of the bar type, serrated with centre bulb and end
grips for use within the concrete elements or of the surface (kicker) type for external
use. The width, type, minimum thickness and safe hydraulic head requirements shall
be as specified in the individual items of work.

12.1.3 PVC water stops shall be of approved manufacture. Samples and the test certificate
shall be got approved by the ENGINEER before procurement for incorporation in the
works.

12.2 WORKMANSHIP

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12.2.1 Waterstops shall be laid as per IS 12200. It should be cleaned before placing them in
position. Oil or grease shall be removed thoroughly using water and suitable
detergents.

12.2.2 Waterstops shall be procured in long lengths as manufactured to avoid joints as far
as possible. Standard L or T type of intersection pieces shall be procured for use
depending on their requirement. Any non-standard junctions shall be made by
cutting the pieces to profile for jointing. Lapping of waterstops shall not be permitted.
All jointing shall be of fusion-welded type as per manufacturer’s instructions.

12.2.3 Waterstops shall be placed at the correct location/level and suitably supported at
intervals with the reinforcement to ensure that it does not deviate from its intended
position during concreting and vibrating. Care shall also be taken to ensure that no
honey-combing occurs because of the serrations/end grips, by placing concrete with
smaller size aggregates in this region. Projecting portions of the waterstops
embedded in concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned of all mortar/ concrete coating
before resuming further concreting operations. The projecting waterstop shall also
be suitably supported at intervals with the reinforcement to maintain its intended
position during concreting so as to ensure that it does not bend leading to formation
of pockets. In addition, smaller size aggregate shall be used for concreting in this
region also.

12.3 MEASUREMENT

12.3.1 Measurement shall be in running metres correct to two places of decimal. No


separate payment shall be made for joints or intersection pieces.

13.0 PREFORMED FILLERS AND JOINT SEALING COMPOUND

13.1 MATERIALS

13.1.1 Preformed filler for expansion/isolation joints shall be non-extruding and resilient type
of bitumen impregnated fibres conforming to IS: 1838 (Part I).

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13.1.2 Bitumen coat to concrete/masonry surfaces for fixing the preformed bitumen filler
strip shall conform to IS: 702. Bitumen primer shall conform to IS: 3384.

13.1.3 Sealing compound for filling the joints above the preformed bitumen filler shall
conform to Grade 'B' as per IS: 1834.

13.2 WORKMANSHIP

13.2.1 The thickness of the preformed bitumen filler shall be as specified in the respective
items of work. CONTRACTOR shall procure the strips of the desired thickness and
width in lengths as manufactured. Assembly of small pieces/thicknesses of strips to
make up the specified size shall not be permitted.

13.2.2 The concrete/masonry surface shall be cleaned free from dust and any loose
particles. When the surface is dry, one coat of bitumen primer conforming to IS 3384
to be applied over which one coat of industrial blown type bitumen of grade 85/25
conforming to IS:702 shall be applied hot by brushing at the rate of 1.20 kg/sq.m.
When the bitumen is still hot, the preformed bitumen filler shall be pressed and held
in position till it completely adheres. The surface of the filler against which further
concreting/masonry work is to be done shall similarly be applied with one coat of hot
bitumen at the rate of 1.20 kg/sq.m.

13.2.3 Sealing compound shall be heated to a pouring consistency for enabling it to run
molten in a uniform manner into the joint. Before pouring the sealing compound, the
vertical faces of the concrete joint shall be applied with a coat of hot bitumen primer
conforming to IS:3384 in order to improve the adhesive quality of the sealing
compound.

13.2.4 Expansion joints between beams/slabs shall be provided with l00mm wide x 4mm
thick mild steel plate at the soffit of RCC beams/slabs to support and prevent the
preformed joint filler from dislodging. This plate shall be welded to an edge angle of
ISA 50 x 50 x 6mm provided at the bottom corner, adjacent to the expansion joint of
one of the beams/slabs, by intermittent fillet welding. Steel surfaces shall be

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provided with 2 coats of red oxide zinc chrome primer and 3 coats of synthetic
enamel paint finish.

13.3 MEASUREMENT

13.3.1 Measurement for the preformed joint filler shal1 be in sq.m correct to two places of
decimal for the specified thickness as per the items of work. Measurement for
applying the bitumen coat to concrete/masonry surfaces shall be in sq.m correct to
two places of decimal. Measurement for the joint sealing compound shall be in
running metres correct to two places of decimal for the specified width and thickness
as per the items of work. Measurement for the mild steel corner angle and plate shall
be by weight as per the item of work.

14.0 CEMENT PLASTERING WORK

14.1 MATERIALS

14.1.1 The proportions of the cement mortar for plastering shall be 1:4 (one part of cement
to four parts of sand) unless otherwise specified under the respective item of work.
Cement and sand shall be mixed thoroughly in dry condition and then water added to
obtain a workable consistency. The quality of water and cement shall be as per
relevant IS. The quality and grading of sand for plastering shall conform to IS: 1542.
The mixing shall be done thoroughly in a mechanical mixer unless hand mixing is
specifically permitted by the ENGINEER. If so desired by the ENGINEER sand shall
be screened and washed to meet the specification requirements. The mortar thus
mixed shall be used as soon as possible preferably within 30 minutes from the time
water is added to cement. In case the mortar has stiffened due to evaporation of
water this may be re-tempered by adding water as required to restore consistency
but this will be permitted only upto 30 minutes from the time of initial mixing of water
to cement. Any mortar which is partially set shall be rejected and removed forthwith
from the site. Droppings of plaster shall not be re-used under any circumstances.

14.2 WORKMANSHIP

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14.2.1 Preparation of surfaces and application of plaster finishes shall generally confirm to
the requirements specified in IS: 1661 and IS: 2402.

14.2.2 Plastering operations shall not be commenced until installation of all fittings and
fixtures such as door/window panels, pipes, conduits etc. are completed.

14.2.3 All joints in masonry shall be raked as the work proceeds to a depth of 10mm/20mm
for brick/stone masonry respectively with a tool made for the purpose when the
mortar is still green. The masonry surface to be rendered shall be washed with clean-
water to remove all dirt, loose materials, etc., Concrete surfaces to be rendered shall
be roughened suitably by hacking or bush hammering for proper adhesion of plaster
and the surface shall be evenly wetted to provide the correct suction. The masonry
surfaces should not be too wet but only damp at the time of plastering. The
dampness shall be uniform to get uniform bond between the plaster and the masonry
surface.

14.2.4 Interior plain faced plaster - This plaster shall be laid in a single coat of 13mm
thickness. The mortar shall be dashed against the prepared surface with a trowel.
The dashing of the coat shall be done using a strong whipping motion at right angles
to the face of the wall or it may be applied with a plaster machine. The coat shall be
trowelled hard and tight forcing it to surface depressions to obtain a permanent bond
and finished to smooth surface. Interior plaster shall be carried out on jambs, lintel
and sill faces, etc. as shown in the drawing and as directed by the ENGINEER. Rate
quoted for plaster work shall be deemed to include for plastering of all these
surfaces.

14.2.5 Plain Faced Ceiling plaster - This plaster shall be applied in a single coat of 6mm
thickness. Application of mortar shall be as stipulated in clause 22.2.4.

14.2.6 Exterior plain faced plaster - This plaster shall be applied in 2 coats. The first coat
or the rendering coat shall be approximately 14mm thick. The rendering coat shall be
applied as stipulated in clause 22.2.4 except finishing it to a true and even surface
and then lightly roughened by cross scratch lines to provide bond for the finishing

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coat. The rendering coat shall be cured for atleast two days and then allowed to dry.
The second coat or finishing coat shall be 6 mm thick. Before application of the
second coat, the rendering coat shall be evenly damped. The second coat shall be
applied from top to bottom in one operation without joints and shall be finished
leaving an even and uniform surface. The mortar proportions for the coats shall be as
specified in the respective item of work. The finished plastering work shall be cured
for atleast 7 days.

14.2.7 Interior plain faced plaster 20mm thick if specified for uneven faces of brick walls or
for random/coursed rubble masonry walls shall be executed in 2 coats.

14.2.8 Exterior Sand Faced Plaster - This plaster shall be applied in 2 coats. The first coat
shall be 14mm thick and the second coat shall be 6mm thick. However, only
approved quality white sand shall be used for the second coat and for the finishing
work. Sand for the finishing work shall be coarse and of even size and shall be
dashed against the surface and sponged. The mortar proportions for the first and
second coats shall be as specified in the respective items of work.

14.2.9 Wherever more than 20mm thick plaster has been specified, which is intended for
purposes of providing beading, bands, etc. this work shall be carried out in two or
three coats as directed by the ENGINEER duly satisfying the requirements of curing
each coat (rendering/floating) for a minimum period of 2 days and curing the finished
work for atleast 7 days.

14.2.10 In the case of pebble faced finish plaster, pebbles of approved size and quality
shall be dashed against the final coat while it is still green to obtain as far as
possible a uniform pattern all as directed by the ENGINEER.

14.2.11 Where specified in the drawings, rectangular grooves of the dimensions indicated
shall be provided in external plaster by means of timber battens when the plaster
is still in green condition. Battens shall be carefully removed after the initial set of
plaster and the broken edges and corners made good. All grooves shall be
uniform in width and depth and shall be true to the lines and levels as per the
drawings.

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14.2.12 Curing of plaster shall be started as soon as the applied plaster has hardened
sufficiently so as not to be damaged when watered. Curing shall be done by
continuously applying water in a fine spray and shall be carried out for atleast 7
days.

14.2.13 When the specification items of work calls for waterproofing plaster the
CONTRACTOR shall provide the waterproofing compound as specified while
preparing the cement mortar. Payment for water-proofing compound will be made
separately if it is not included as a combined item of work.

14.2.14 Where lath plastering is specified, it shall be paid for at the same rate as for
plaster work except that separate payment for metal lath will be made.

14.2.15 For external plaster, the plastering operations shall be commenced from the top
floor and carried downwards. For internal plaster, the plastering operations for the
walls shall commence at the top and carried downwards. Plastering shall be
carried out to the full length of the wall or to natural breaking points like
doors/windows etc. Ceiling plaster shall be completed first before commencing
wall plastering.

14.2.16 Double scaffolding to be used shall be as specified in clause 3.2.9.

14.2.17 The finished plaster surface shall not show any deviation more than 4mm when
checked with a straight edge of 2m length placed against the surface.

14.2.18 To overcome the possibility of development of cracks in the plastering work


following measures shall be adopted.

14.2.18.1 Plastering work shall be deferred as much as possible so that fairly complete
drying shrinkage in concrete and masonry works takes place.

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14.2.18.2 Steel wire fabric shall be provided at the junction of brick masonry and concrete
to overcome reasonably the differential drying shrinkage/thermal movement. This
steel item shall be measured and paid for separately.

14.2.18.3 Ceiling plaster shall be done, with a trowel cut at its junction with wall plaster.
Similarly trowel cut shall be adopted between adjacent surfaces where
discontinuity of the background exists.

14.3 MEASUREMENT

14.3.1 Measurement for plastering work shall be in sq.m correct to two places of decimal.
Unless a separate item is provided for grooves, mouldings, etc., these works are
deemed to be included in the unit rates quoted for plastering work. The quantity of
work to be paid for under these items shall be calculated by taking the projected
surface of the areas plastered after making necessary deductions for openings for
doors, windows, fan openings etc. The actual plaster work carried out on jambs/sills
of windows, openings, etc. shall be measured for payment.

15.0 CEMENT POINTING

15.1 MATERIALS

15.1.1 The cement mortar for pointing shall be in the proportion of 1:3 (one part of cement
to three parts of fine sand) unless otherwise specified in the respective items of work.
Sand shall conform to IS: 1542 and shall be free from clay, shale, loam, alkali and
organic matter and shall be of sound, hard, clean and durable particles. Sand shall
be approved by ENGINEER and if so directed it shall be washed/screened to meet
specification requirements.

15.2 WORKMANSHIP

15.2.1 Where pointing of joints in masonry work is specified on drawings/respective items of


work, the joints shall be raked at least 15mm/20mm deep in brick/stone masonry
respectively as the work proceeds when the mortar is still green.

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15.2.2 Any dust/dirt in the raked joints shall be brushed out clean and the joints shall be
washed with water. The joints shall be damp at the time of pointing. Mortar shall be
filled into joints and well pressed with special steel trowels. The joints shall not be
disturbed after it has once begun to set. The joints of the pointed work shall be neat.
The lines shall be regular and uniform in breadth and the joints shall be raised, flat,
sunk or 'V' as may be specified in the respective items of work. No false joints shall
be allowed.

15.2.3 The work shall be kept moist for atleast 7 days after the pointing is completed.
Whenever coloured pointing is to be done, the colouring pigment of the colour
required shall be added to cement in such proportions as recommended by the
manufacturer and as approved by the ENGINEER.

15.3 MEASUREMENT

15.3.1 The quantity of work to be paid for under this Item shall be measured in sq.m correct
to two places of decimal by taking the projected surface of the area pointed after
making necessary deductions for openings, etc.

16.0 WATER-PROOFING ADMIXTURE

16.1 Water-proofing admixture shall conform to the requirements of IS: 2645 and shall be
of approved manufacture. The admixture shall not contain calcium chloride. The
quantity of admixture to be used for the works, method of mixing etc. shall be as per
manufacturer's instructions and as directed by the Engineer. Payment shall be made
for the actual quantity of such admixture used unless it is already covered in the rate
for the relevant item of work.

17.0 PAINTING OF CONCRETE MASONRY & PLASTERED SURFACES

17.1 MATERIALS

17.1.1 Oil bound distemper shall conform to IS: 428. The primer shall be alkali resistant
primer of the same manufacture as that of the distemper.

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17.1.2 Cement paint shall conform to IS: 5410. The primer shall be a thinned coat of cement
paint.

17.1.3 Acrylic emulsion paint shall be of an approved manufacturer.

17.1.4 Plastic emulsion paint shall conform to IS: 5411.

17.1.5 Lead free acid, alkali and chlorine resisting paint shall conform to IS: 9862.

17.1.6 White wash shall be made from good quality fat lime conforming to IS: 712. It shall be
slaked at site and mixed with water in the proportion of 5 litres of water to 1 kg of
unslaked lime stirred well to make a thin cream. This shall be allowed to stand for a
minimum period of one day and strained through a clean coarse cloth. Four kg of
gum dissolved in hot water shall be added to each cu.m of cream. 1.30 kg of sodium
chloride dissolved in hot water shall then be added per 10 kg of lime used for the
white wash to be ready for application.
17.1.7 Colour wash shall be made by addition of a suitable quantity of mineral pigment, not
affected by lime, to the prepared white wash to obtain the shade/tint as approved by
the ENGINEER.

17.1.8 All the materials shall be of the best quality from an approved manufacturer.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain prior approval of the ENGINEER for the brand of
manufacture and the colour/shade. All materials shall be brought to the site of works
in sealed containers.

17.2 WORKMANSHIP

17.2.1 CONTRACTOR shall obtain the approval of the ENGINEER regarding the readiness
of the surfaces to receive the specified finish, before commencing the work on
painting.

17.2.2 Painting of new surfaces shall be deferred as much as possible to allow for thorough
drying of the sub-strata.

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17.2.3 The surfaces to be treated shall be prepared by thoroughly brushing them free from
dirt, mortar droppings and any loose foreign materials. Surfaces shall be free from oil,
grease and efflorescence. Efflorescence shall be removed only by dry brushing of the
growth. Cracks shall be filled with Gypsum. Workmanship of painting shall generally
conform to IS: 2395.

17.2.4 Surfaces of doors, windows etc. shall be protected suitably to prevent paint finishes
from splashing on them.

17.2.5 WHITE WASH: The prepared surfaces shall be wetted and the finish applied by
brushing. The operation for each coat shall consist of a stroke of the brush first given
horizontally from the right and the other from the left and similarly, the subsequent
stroke from bottom upwards and the other from top downwards, before the first coat
dries. Each coat shall be allowed to dry before the next coat is applied. Minimum of
2 coats shall be applied unless otherwise specified in the item of work. The dry
surface shall present a uniform finish without any brush marks.

17.2.6 COLOUR WASH: Colour wash shall be applied in the same way as for white wash.
A minimum of 2 coats shall be applied unless otherwise specified in the item of work.
The surface shall present a smooth and uniform finish without any streaks. The
finished dry surface shall not show any signs of peeling/powdery and come off readily
on the hand when rubbed.

17.2.7 CEMENT PAINT: The prepared surfaces shall be wetted to control surface suction
and to provide moisture to aid in proper curing of the paint. Cement paint shall be
applied with a brush with stiff bristles. The primer coat shall be a thinned coat of
cement paint. The quantity of thinner shall be as per manufacturer's instructions.
The coats shall be vigorously scrubbed to work the paint into any voids for providing
a continuous paint film free from pinholes for effective water- proofing in addition to
decoration. Cement paint shall be brushed in uniform thickness and the covering
capacity for two coats on plastered surfaces shall be 3 to 4 kg/sq.m. A minimum of 2
coats of the same colour shall be applied unless otherwise specified in the item of
work. Atleast 24 hours shall be left after the first coat to become sufficiently hard

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before the second coat is applied. The painted surfaces shall be thoroughly cured by
sprinkling with water using a fog spray at least 2 to 3 times a day. Curing shall
commence after about 12 hours when the paint hardens. Curing shall be continued
for atleast 2 days after the application of final coat. The operations for brushing each
coat shall be as detailed in 26.2.5.

17.2.8 OIL BOUND DISTEMPER: The prepared surfaces shall be dry and provided with one
coat of alkali resistant primer by brushing. The surface shall be finished uniformly
without leaving any brush marks and allowed to dry for atleast 48 hours. A minimum
of two coats of oil bound distemper shall be applied unless otherwise specified in the
item of work. The first coat shall be of a lighter tint. Atleast 24 hours shall be left
after the first coat to become completely dry before the application of the second
coat. Broad, stiff, double bristled distemper brushes shall be used for the work. The
operations for brushing each coat shall be as detailed in 26.2.5.

17.2.9 PLASTIC EMULSION PAINT: The prepared surface shall be dry and provided with
one coat of primer which shall be a thinned coat of emulsion paint. The quantity of
thinner shall be as per manufacturer's instructions. The paint shall be laid an evenly
and smoothly by means of crossing and laying off. The crossing and laying off
consists of covering the area with paint, brushing the surface hard for the first time
over and then brushing alternately in opposite directions two or three times and then
finally brushing lightly in a direction at right angles. In this process, no brush marks
shall be left after the laying off is finished. The full process of crossing and laying off
constitutes one coat. The next coat shall be applied only after the first coat has dried
and sufficiently become hard which normally takes about 2 to 3 hours. A minimum of
2 finishing coats of the same colour shall be applied unless otherwise specified in the
item of work. Paint may also be applied using rollers. The surface on finishing shall
present a flat velvety smooth finish and uniform in shade without any patches.

17.2.10 ACRYLIC EMULSION PAINT: Acrylic emulsion paint shall be applied in the
same way as for plastic emulsion paint. A minimum of 2 finishing coats over one coat
of primer shall be provided unless otherwise specified in the item of work.

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17.2.11ACID, AIKALI RESISTING PAINT: A minimum of 2 coats of acid/alkali resisting paint


shall be applied over the prepared dry surfaces by brushing. Primer coat shall be as
per manufacturer's instructions.

17.3 MEASUREMENT

17.3.1 Measurement shall be in sq.m correct to two places of decimal. Measurement shall
be for the areas as executed duly deducting for any openings etc. Rate quoted shall
take into account the provision of necessary enabling works such as scaffolding,
painter's cradle etc.

18.0 FLASHING

18.1 MATERIALS

18.1.1 Anodised aluminium sheets shall be 1.00mm thick with anodic film thickness of 0.025
mm.

18.1.2 Galvanised mild steel sheets shall be 1.00mm thick with zinc coating of 800
gms/sq.m.

18.1.3 Bitumen felt shall be either Hessian base self finished bitumen felt Type-3 Grade I
conforming to IS:1322 or glass fibre base self finished felt Type-2 Grade I conforming
to IS:.7193.

18.2 WORKMANSHIP

18.2.1 The type of the flashing and method of fixing shall be as specified in the respective
items of work.

18.2.2 Flashing shall be of the correct shape and size as indicated in the construction
drawings and they shall be properly fixed to ensure their effectiveness.

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18.2.3 Flashing shall be of long lengths so as to provide minimum number of joints. The
minimum overlap at joints shall be l00mm.

18.2.4 Fixing of the flashing shall be either by bolting with bitumen washers or by tucking
into the groove 75 mm wide X 65 mm deep in masonry/concrete along with cement
mortar 1:4 filleting as indicated in the drawings. Curing of the mortar shall be carried
out for a minimum period of 4 days.

18.2.5 Bitumen or glass fibre felt flashing of the type as specified shall be provided with 1
coat of bitumen primer as per IS 3384 and 2 coats of bituminous bonding material,
hot applied, of grade 85/25 conforming to IS 702 at the rate of 1.2 kg/sq.m, after the
installation.

18.3 MEASUREMENT

18.3.1 Measurement shall be in sq.m correct to two places of decimal. Measurement shall
be for the actual area of the flashing material provided and the rate shall include for
all the incidental works of bending to shape and fixing details as per the construction
drawings.

19.0 INSERTS AND CUTOUTS IN CONCRETE WORK

19.1 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

19.1.1 Numerous inserts are required to be fixed/embedded in concrete as indicated in


construction drawings/as directed by the Engineer. These inserts comprise plates,
angles, pipe sleeves, anchor bolt assemblies, etc. While some of the inserts may be
supplied by the Owner, free of cost at his stores, for incorporation in the works, other
inserts are required to be supplied and fabricated by the Contractor. These would be
indicated clearly on the construction drawings.

19.1.2 The rate quoted by the Bidder for concrete works shall hold good for accurately fixing
the inserts at the correct levels/alignment and shall include the cost of any temporary
supports/anchors such as bars including cutting, bending, welding, etc. as required.

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19.1.3 Steel templates shall be used by the CONTRACTOR to locate and very accurately
position bolts, groups of bolts, inserts, embedded parts, etc. at his cost. Such
templates shall be got previously approved by the Engineer. Templates shall
invariably be supported such that the same is not disturbed due to vibration,
movement of labourers, materials, shuttering work, reinforcement, etc. while
concreting. The CONTRACTOR will have to suitably bend, cut or otherwise adjust
the reinforcement in concrete at the location of inserts, as directed by the Engineer. If
the Engineer so directs, the inserts will have to be welded to reinforcement to keep
these in place. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of dimensions,
levels, alignments and centre lines of the inserts in accordance with the drawings and
for maintenance of the same until the erection of equipment/structure or final
acceptance by the Owner.

19.1.4 The Contractor shall ensure proper protection of all bolts, inserts, etc. from weather
by greasing or other approved means such as applying white lead putty and
wrapping them with gunny bags or canvas or by other means as directed by the
Engineer to avoid damage due to movement of his labourers, materials, equipment,
etc. No extra claim from the Contractor on this account shall be entertained. The
Contractor shall be solely responsible for all damage caused to bolts, inserts, etc.
due to his negligence and in case damage does occur, they shall be rectified to the
satisfaction of the Engineer at the Contractor's cost.

19.1.5 Cutouts, chamfers, pockets, etc. shall be left as indicated in the drawings and no
extra cost shall be payable for providing these at their correct locations. The
Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the cutouts from
accidentally getting filled up or the edges getting broken.
19.2 MEASUREMENT

19.2.1 Inserts which are fabricated by contractor at his workshop will be weighed and paid
as per the items of work.

20.0 WATER-PROOFING WITH ELASTOMERIC MEMBRANE (ISOTHANE EMA)

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20.1 MATERIALS

20.1.1 It is a liquid which is Urethane Pre-polymer based that can be applied with a brush on
concrete surfaces to form a permanent, flexible, seamless membrane coating after it
is cured.

20.1.2 The salient features of Isothane EMA are as given below:

Application temp limit 0 to 70 degree centigrade


Elongation percent 500

Approx. drying time a) 12 to 20 hours for touch dry


b) 7 days for full cure
Accelerated weathering No appreciable depreciation after
1200 hrs
Resistant to Ultraviolet rays, Excellent
hydrolysis and Industrial environment

Resistant to Mechanical Damage Good


Shelf life 9 months

20.1.3 Once the can containing the liquid is opened, it starts to cure and form a scum on the
top. It should be removed to use the material below.

20.2 WORKMANSHIP

20.2.1 The roof shall be sloped with concrete or mortar screed to achieve the specified
slope as per drawing and shall be properly cured before taking up water-proofing
treatment.

20.2.2 The surface shall be cleaned of all foreign matters by wire brushing, dusting etc. and
shall be made thoroughly dry. All cracks and voids on the surface shall be filled with
mastic sealant, if required..

20.2.3 Over the cleaned surface, a suitable coat of polyurethane primer @ 5 – 6 sq.m/ litre
shall be applied.

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20.2.4 First coat of Isothane EMA elastomeric membrane shall be applied on the primed
surface @ 0.50 kg/sq.m with a minimum average thickness of 0.50 mm.

20.2.5 After the first coat is touched dry, second coat of Isothane EMA @ 0.50 kg/sq.mm
and minimum average thickness of 0.50mm shall be applied.

20.2.6 Due to unavoidable circumstances, if application of second coat is delayed, special


primer shall be applied over the entire surface of first coat and is allowed to dry for 4
to 8 hours before second coat is applied.

20.2.7 It shall be ensured that a concave fillet 75mm in radius is provided in cement mortar
1:4 at the junction of roof and vertical faces of masonry or RCC parapet wall or
column projections.

20.2.8 Water proofing treatment shall be taken on the brick masonry wall / parapet / column
projection by a minimum of 150 mm along its height. Groove 75mm wide and 65mm
deep in masonry shall be left for tucking the water proofing treatment. The groove
shall be filled with 1:4 cement mortar for securing the water proofing treatment firmly.

20.2.9 All completed works shall be cleaned to remove any spillage from chemicals.

20.2.10 Finishing on top with cement concrete floor tiles or machine made burnt clay flat
terracing tiles shall be carried out, if specified.

20.2.11 Testing against any leakage or soaking of water through the roof shall be carried
out as per specifications.

20.2.12 The contractor shall give guarantee for all of his works as specified in clause
20.2.11

20.3 MEASUREMENT

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20.3.1 Measurement shall be for the plan area of treatment and for the finished work. No
separate payment shall be made for the fillets and work as specified on the vertical
faces. Cement concrete tiling works or machine pressed clay tile works shall be paid
separately, unless they are specifically included in the item of works.

E) ROADS AND DRAINS

1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the general requirements for the materials and construction of
water bound macadam, wet mix macadam and surface treatments for roads.

2.0 The following specifications, standards and codes are made a part of this specification.
All standards, tentative specifications, specifications, codes of practices referred to
herein shall be the latest editions including all applicable official amendments and
revisions. In case where the requirements of this specification conflict with
requirements of those referred to herein, this specification shall govern.

IS : 73 Specifications for paving Bitumen.


IS : 215 Specifications for Road Tar.
IS : 217 Specification for cut back Bitumen
IS : 454 Specification for Digboi type cut back Bitumen
IS : 456 Specifications for plain and reinforced concrete.
IS : 460
Specification for Test Sieve
Parts 1 to 3
IS: 1077 Specification for common burnt clay building bricks
Method of Test for determination of water Absorption, apparent
IS : 1124
specific gravity &porosity of Building stone.
IS : 1195 Specifications for Bitumen mastic for Flooring
IS: 1196 Code of practice for laying Bitumen Mastic flooring
Specification for hot applied sealing compound for joints in
IS: 1834
concrete.
IS: 2386
Methods of tests for aggregates for concrete.
Parts 1 to 8
IS:2720 Part Method of Test for Soils
1 to 5 Determination of Liquid and Plastic Limit
IS : 6241 Method of Test for determination of stripping value of road

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aggregates.
IRC : 16 Specification for priming of base course with Bitumen Primers.
Tentative specification for Single coat Bituminous Surface
IRC : 17
Dressing.
Standard specification and code of practice for water bound
IRC : 19
macadam.
IRC : 29 Specification for Asphaltic Concrete.
IRC : 37 Guidelines for the Design of flexible Pavements.
IRC : 86 Geometric Design standard for Urban roads in plans.
IRC : 92 Guidelines for the design of Interchanges for Urban areas.
MORTH standard specifications for Road and Bridge works.

2.1 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE:

It is the intent of this specification that construction up to base courses (WBM / WMM)
as shown in drawings and as directed by ENGINEER shall be constructed first. This
shall be opened to traffic, as directed by OWNER/ENGINEER. After such period of
time as decide by OWNER/ENGINEER, preferably when the major construction and/or
erection activities within plant limits are over, contractor shall rectify all defects, wear
and tear, etc. and surface the road with bituminous wearing course treatment as
specified hereunder.

3.0 EXCAVATION FOR ROADWAY AND DRAINS

3.1 Scope

This work shall consist of excavation, removal and satisfactory disposal of all materials
necessary for the construction of roadway, side drains and waterways, in accordance
with requirements of these specifications and the lines, grades and cross–section
shown in the drawings or as indicated by the Engineer. It shall include sub-grade
construction, suitable cut materials as required, as also the disposal of unsuitable cut
materials in specified manner, trimming and finishing of the road to specified
dimensions or as directed by the Engineer.

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3.2 Classification of Excavated Material

3.2.1 Classification:

All materials involved in excavation shall be classified by the Engineer in the following
groups:

a) Soil:

This shall comprise topsoil, turf, sand, silt, loam, clay, mud, peat, black cotton soil, soft shale
or loose murrum, a mixture of these and similar material which yields to the ordinary
application of pick, spade and/or shovel, rake or other ordinary digging implement.
Removal of gravel or any other nodular material having diameter in any one direction
not exceeding 75mm occurring in such strata shall be deemed to be covered under this
category.

b) Ordinary Rock (not requiring blasting):

This shall include:

i) Rock types such as laterites, shales and conglomerates, varieties of


limestone and sandstone etc., which may be quarried or split with crow bars, also
including any rock which in dry state may be hard, requiring blasting but which, when
wet, becomes soft and manageable by means other than blasting.

ii) macadam surfaces such as water bound and bitumen/tar bound;


soling of roads, paths, etc. and hard core; compact murrum or stabilised soil requiring
grafting tool or pick or both and shovel, closely applied; gravel and cobble stone having
maximum diameter in any one direction between 75 and 300mm;

iii) lime concrete, stone masonry in lime mortar and brick work in
lime/cement mortar below ground level, reinforced cement concrete which may be
broken up and crow bars or picks and stone masonry in cement mortar below ground
level; and

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iv) boulders which do not require blasting having maximum dimension in


any direction of more than 300mm, found laying loose on the surface or embedded in
river bed, soil, talus, slope wash and terrace material of dissimilar origin.

c) Hard Rock (requiring blasting) :

This shall include:

i) Any rock or cement concrete for the excavation of which the use of
mechanical plant and/or blasting is required.
ii) reinforced cement concrete (reinforcement cut through but not
separated from the concrete) below ground level; and
iii) boulders requiring blasting

d) Hard Rock (blasting prohibited) his shall comprise:

i) Hard rock requiring blasting as described under (c) but where blasting
is prohibited for any reason and excavation has to be carried out by chiselling, wedging
of any other agreed method.

e) Marshy Soil

This shall include soils excavated below the original ground level of marshes and
swamps and soils excavated from other areas requiring continuous pumping or bailing
out of water.

3.2.2 Authority for Classification

The classification of excavation shall be decided by the Engineer and his decision shall
be final and binding on the Contractor. Merely the use of explosives in excavation will

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not be considered as a reason for higher classification unless blasting is clearly


necessary in the opinion of the Engineer.

3.3 Construction Operations

3.3.1 Setting Out:

After the site has been cleared as per Clause 201 of MORTH, the limits of excavation
shall be set out true to lines, curves, slopes, grades and sections as shown on the
drawings or as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide all labour,
survey instruments and materials such as strings, pegs, nails, bamboos, stones, lime,
mortar, concrete, etc., required in connection with the setting out of works and the
establishment of bench marks. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
maintenance of benchmarks and other marks and stakes as long as in the opinion of
the Engineer they are required for the work.

3.3.2 Stripping and Storing Top Soil

When so directed by the Engineer, the top soil existing over the sites of excavation
shall be stripped to specified depths constituting Horizon “A” and Stockpiled at
designated locations for re-use in covering embankment slopes, cut slopes, berms and
other disturbed areas where re-vegetation is desired. Prior to stripping the topsoil, all
trees, shrubs etc. shall be removed along with their roots with approval of the Engineer.

3.3.3 Excavation - General:

All excavations shall be carried out in conformity with the directions laid herein under
and in a manner approved by the Engineer. The work shall be so done that the
suitable materials available from excavation are satisfactorily utilised as decided upon
beforehand.

While planning or executing excavations, the Contractor shall take all-adequate


precautions against soil erosion, water pollution etc. as per Clause 306 of MORTH,

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and take appropriate drainage measures to keep the site free of water in accordance
with Clause 311 of MORTH.

The excavations shall conform to the lines, grades, side slopes and levels shown on
the drawings or directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not excavate outside
the slopes or below the established grades or loosen any material outside the limits of
excavation. Subject to the permitted tolerances, any excess depth excavated below
the specified levels on the road shall be made good at the cost of the Contractor with
suitable material of similar characteristics to that removed and compacted to the
requirements of Clause 305 of MORTH.

All debris and loose material on the slopes of cuttings shall be removed. No backfilling
shall be allowed to obtain required slopes excepting that when boulders or soft
materials are encountered in cut slopes these shall be excavated to approved depth on
instructions of the Engineer and the resulting cavities filled with suitable material and
thoroughly compacted in an approved manner.

After excavation, the sides of excavated area shall be trimmed and the area contoured
to minimise erosion and ponding, allowing for natural drainage to take place. If trees
were removed, new trees shall be planted, as directed by the Engineer. The cost of
planting new trees shall be deemed to be incidental to the work.

3.3.4 Methods, Tools and Equipment:

Only such methods, tools and equipment as approved by the Engineer shall be
adopted / used in the work. If so desired by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
demonstrate the efficacy of the type of equipment to be used before the
commencement of work.

3.3.5 Rock Excavation:

Rock when encountered in road excavation, shall be removed upto the sub-grade top
level or as indicated on the drawings. Where, however, unstable shales or other
similar materials are intersected at the sub-grade top level, these shall be excavated to

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the extent of 500mm. below the sub-grade top level or as otherwise specified. In all
cases, the excavation operations shall be so carried out that at no point on cut
formation the rock protrudes above the specified levels/ Rocks and large boulders
which are likely to cause differential settlement and also local drainage problems
should be removed to the extent of 500mm. bellow the formation level in full formation
width including drains and cut through the side drains.

Where excavation is done to levels lower than those specified, the excess excavation
shall be made good as per Clauses 301.3.3 and 301.6 of MORTH to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.

Slopes in rock cutting shall be finished to uniform lines corresponding to slope lines
shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
all loose pieces of rock on excavated slope surface which move when pierced by a
crowbar shall be removed.

Where blasting is to be resorted to, the same shall be carried out to Clause 302 of
MORTH and all precautions indicated therein observed.

Where pre splitting is prescribed to be done for the establishment of a specified slope
in rock excavation, the same shall be carried out to Clause 303 of MORTH.

3.3.6 Marsh Excavation :

The excavation of marshes/swamps shall be carried out as per the programme


approved by the Engineer.

Excavation of marshes shall begin at one end and proceed in one direction across the
entire marsh immediately ahead of back filling. The method and sequence of
excavating and back-filling shall be such as to ensure, to the extent practicable, the
complete removal or displacement of all muck from within the lateral limits called for on
the drawings or as staked by the Engineer, and to the bottom of the marsh, firm
support or levels indicated.

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Excavation of Road Shoulders/Verge/Median for Widening of Pavement or providing


treated shoulders:

In works involving widening of existing pavements or providing treated shoulders,


unless otherwise specified, the shoulder/verge/median shall be removed to their full
width and to levels shown on drawings or as indicated by the Engineer. While doing
so, care shall be taken to see that no portion of the existing pavement designated for
retention is loosened or disturbed. I the existing pavement get disturbed or loosened, it
shall be dismantled and cut to a regular shape with sides vertical and the
disturbed/loosed portion removed completely and re-laid as directed by the Engineer,
at the cost of the Contractor.

3.3.7 Excavation for Surface/Sub-surface Drains

Where the Contract provides for construction of surface/sub-surface drains to Clause


309 of MORTH, excavation for these shall be carried out in proper sequence with other
works as approved by the Engineer.

3.3.8 Slides :

If slips, slides, over-breaks or subsidence occur in cuttings during the process of


construction, they shall be removed at the cost of the Contractor as ordered by the
Engineer. Adequate precautions shall be taken to ensure that during construction, the
slopes are not rendered unstable or given rise to recurrent slides after construction. If
finished slopes slide into the roadway subsequently, such slides shall be removed and
paid for at the contract rate for the class of excavation involved, provided the slides are
not due to any negligence on the part of the Contractor. The classification of the debris
material shall conform to its condition at the time of removal and payment made
accordingly regardless of its condition earlier.
3.3.9 Dewatering:

If water is met with in the excavations due to springs, seepage, rain or other causes, it
shall be removed by suitable diversions, pumping or bailing out and the excavation
kept dry whenever so required or directed by the Engineer. Care shall be taken to so

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discharge the drained water as not to cause damage to the works, crops or any other
property. Due to any negligence on the part of the Contractor, if any such damage is
caused, it shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to repair/restore to the
original condition at his own cost or compensate for the damage.

3.3.10 Disposal of Excavated Materials:

All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Employer. The material
obtained from the excavation of roadway, shoulders, verges, drains, cross-drainage
works etc., shall be used for filling up of (i) roadway embankment, (ii) the existing pits
in the right-of-way and (iii) for landscaping of the road as directed by the Engineer,
including levelling and spreading with all leads and lifts .

All hard materials, such as hard moorum, rubble, etc. not intended for use as above
shall be stacked neatly on specified land as directed by the Engineer with all leads and
lifts.

Unsuitable and surplus material not intended for use within the lead specified above
shall also, if necessary, be transported with all lifts and lead beyond initial 1000m
disposed of or used as directed by the Engineer.

3.3.11 Back-filling :

Back-filling of masonry / concrete / Hume pipe drain excavation, shall be done with
approved material after concrete/masonry Hume pipe is fully set and carried out in
such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the structure and/or not to
cause differential settlement. All space between the drain walls and the side of the
excavation shall be refilled to the original surface making due allowance for settlement,
in layers generally not exceeding 150mm. compacted thickness to the required density,
using suitable compaction equipment such as mechanical tamper, rammer or plate
compactor as directed by the Engineer.

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3.4 Preservation of Property

The Contractor shall undertake all reasonable precautions for the protection and
preservation of any or all existing roadside trees, drains, sewers or other sub-surface
drains, pipes, conduits and any other structures under or above ground, which may be
affected by construction operations and which in the opinion of the Engineer, shall be
continued in use without any change. Safeguards taken by the Contractor in this
respect, shall be got approved by him from the Engineer. However, if any of these
objects is damaged by reason of the Contractor’s negligence, it shall be replaced or
restored to the original condition at his expense. If the Contractor fails to do so, within
the required time as directed by the Engineer or if, in the opinion of Engineer, the
actions initiated by the Contractor to replace/restore the damaged objects are not
satisfactory, the Engineer shall arrange the replacement/restoration directly through
any other agency at the risk and cost of the Contractor after issuing a prior notice to
the effect.

3.5 Preparation of Cut Formation

The cut formation, which serves as a sub-grade, shall be prepared to receive the sub-
base/base course as directed by the Engineer.
Where the material, in the sub-grade (that is within 500mm of the lowest level of the
pavement) has a density less than specific in Table 300-2 of MORTH, the same shall
be loosened to a depth of 500mm. and compacted in 250mm. thick loose layers in
accordance with the requirements of Clause 305 of MORTH. Any unsuitable material
encountered in the sub-grade shall be removed to a depth indicated by the Engineer
and replaced with suitable material compacted in accordance with clause 305 of
MORTH.

Any unsuitable material encountered in the sub-grade level shall be removed as


directed by the Engineer and replaced with suitable material compacted in accordance
with Clause 305 of MORTH.

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In rocky formations, the surface irregularities shall be corrected and the levels brought
up to the specified elevation with sub-base or base material as directed by the
Engineer, laid and compacted in accordance with the respective specifications for
these materials. The unsuitable material shall be disposed of in accordance with
301.3.11 of MORTH. After satisfying the density requirements, the cut formation shall
be prepared to receive the sub-base/base-course in accordance with Clause 310 and
311 of MORTH to receive the sub-base/base course.

3.6 Finishing Operations

Finishing operations shall include the work of properly shaping and dressing all
excavated surfaces.

When completed, no point on the slopes shall vary from the designated slopes by more
than 150mm. measured at right angles to the slope, except where excavation is in rock
(hard or soft) where no point shall vary more than 600mm from the designated slope.
In no case shall any portion of the slope encroach on the roadway.

The finished cut formation shall satisfy the surface tolerances described in Clause 902
of MORTH.

Where directed, the topsoil removed earlier and conserved (301.3.1 and 305.3.3 of
MORTH) shall be spread over cut slopes, berms and other disturbed areas. Slopes
may be roughened and moistened slightly, prior to the application of topsoil, in order to
provide satisfactory bond. The depth of topsoil shall be sufficient to sustain plant
growth, the usual thickness being from 75mm. to 150mm.

3.7 Measurements for Payment

Excavation for roadway shall be measured by taking cross sections at suitable


intervals in the original position before the work starts and after its completion and
computing the volumes in cubic metres by the method of average end areas. Where it
is not feasible to compute volumes by this method because of erratic location of
isolated deposits, the volumes shall be computed by other accepted methods.

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At the option of the Engineer the Contractor shall leave depth indicators during
excavations of such shape and size and in such positions as directed so as to indicate
the original ground level as accurately as possible. The Contractor shall see that these
remain intact till the final measurements are taken.

For rock excavation, the over burden shall be removed first to that necessary cross
sections could be taken for measurement. Where cross sectional measurements could
not be taken due to irregular configuration or where the rock is admixed with other
classes of materials, the volumes shall be computed on the basis of stacks of
excavated rubble after making 40 per cent deductions there from. When volumes are
calculated in this manner for excavated material other than rock, deduction made will
be the extent of 16 per cent of stacked volumes.

Works involved in the preparation of cut formation shall be measured in units indicated
below:

i) Loosening and re-compacting the loosened material at sub-grade … cubic metre

ii) Loosening and Removal of unsuitable material and replacing with a suitable material
and compacting to required density. … cubic metre

iii) Preparing rocky sub-grade … Square metre

iv) Stripping including storing and re-application of top soil … cubic metre

v) Disposal of surplus material beyond initial 1000m lead … cubic metre

3.8 Rate

3.8.1 The contract unit rates for the items of embankment, Sub-grade and Drain excavation
shall be payment in full for carrying out the operations required for the individual items
including full compensation for :

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i) Setting out;

ii) transporting the excavated materials and depositing the same on sites of
embankments, spoil banks or stacking as directed within all leads and lifts .
iii) trimming bottoms and slopes of excavation;

iv) Dewatering

v) keeping the work free of water as per Clause 311 of MORTH; and

vi) All labour, materials, tools, equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary
to complete the work to the specifications.

Provided, however, where pre-splitting is prescribed to achieve a specified slope in


rock excavation, the same shall be paid for vide Clause 303.5 of MORTH.

3.8.2 The contract unit rate for loosening and re compacting the loosened material at sub-
grade shall include full compensation for loosening to the specified depth, including
breaking clods, spreading in layers, watering where necessary and compacting to the
requirements.

3.8.3 Clause 301.9.1 and 305.8 of MORTH shall apply as regards contract unit rates for
items, removal of unsuitable material and replacement with suitable material
respectively.

3.8.4 The contract unit rate for preparing rocky sub-grade as per Clause 301.6 of MORTH
shall be full compensation for providing, laying and compacting sub-base or base
material, as directed, including all materials, labour and incidentals necessary to
complete the work and all leads and lifts.

3.8.5 The contract unit rate for the items of stripping and storing top soil and of re-application
of top soil shall include full compensation for all the necessary operations including all
leads and lifts.

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3.8.6 The contract unit rate for disposal of surplus earth from roadway and drain excavation
shall be full compensation for all labour, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary on
account of the additional haul or transportation involved beyond the initial lead of 1000
metres.

4.0 GRANULAR SUB-BASE

4.1 Scope

This work shall consist of laying and compacting well-graded material on prepared sub-
grade in accordance with the requirements of these specifications. The material shall
be laid in one or more layers as sub-base of lower sub-base and upper sub-base
(termed as sub-base hereinafter) as necessary according to lines, grades and cross
sections shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

4.2 Materials

4.2.1 The material to be used for the work shall be natural sand, moorum, gravel, crushed
stone, crushed stag, crushed concrete, brick metal, laterite, kankar, etc. or
combinations thereof depending upon the grading required. Materials like crushed
slag, crushed slag, crushed concrete, brick metal and kankar may be allowed only with
the specific approved of the Engineer. The material shall be free from organic or other
deleterious constituents and conform to one of the three gradings given in Table 1.

While the gradings in Table -1 are in respect of close-graded granular sub-base


materials, one each for maximum particle size of 75mm, 53mm and 26.5mm, the
corresponding gradings for the coarse-graded materials for each of the three maximum
particle sizes are given at Table 2. The grading to be adopted for a project shall be as
specified in the Contract.

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4.2.2 Physical Requirement :

The material shall have a 10 percent 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 percent, 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
uniform air voids content of 5 percent.
TABLE 1
GRADING FOR CLOSE-GRADED GRANULAR SUB-BASE MATEIRALS

IS Sieve Percent by weight passing the Sieve

Designation Grading-1 Grading-2 Grading-3

75.0mm. 100 -- --

53.0 mm. 80-100 100 --

26.5.5mm 55-90 70-100 100

9.50mm. 35-65 50-80 65-95

4.75mm. 25-55 40-65 50-80

2.36mm. 20-40 30-50 40-65

0.425mm. 10-25 15-25 20-35

0.075mm. 3-10 3-10 3-10

CBR Value (Minimum) 30 25 20

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TABLE 2

GRADING FOR COARSE GRADED GRANULAR SUB-BASE MATEIRALS

IS Sieve Percent by weight passing the Sieve

Designation Grading-1 Grading-2 Grading-3

75.0mm. 100 -- --

53.0 mm. -- 100 --

26.5.5mm 55-75 50-80 100

9.50mm. -- -- --

4.75mm. 10-30 15-35 25-45

2.36mm. -- -- --

0.425mm. -- -- --

0.075mm. <10 <10 <10

CBR Value (Minimum) 30 25 20


Note :The material passing 425 micron (0.425mm) sieve for all the three grading when
tested according to IS : 2720 (Part V) shall have liquid limit and plasticity index of not
more than 25 per cent and 6 percent respectively.

4.3 Strength of Sub-base


It shall be ensured prior to actual execution that the material to be used in the sub-
base satisfies the requirements of CBR and other physical requirements when
compacted and finished.
When directed by the Engineer, this shall be verified by performing CBR tests in the
laboratory as required on specimens remoulded at field dry density and moisture
content and any other tests for the “quality” of materials, as may be necessary.

4.4 Construction Operations

4.4.1 Preparation of Sub-grade:

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Immediately prior to the laying of sub-base, the sub-grade already finished to Section
301 or 305 as applicable shall be prepared by removing all vegetation and other
extraneous matter, lightly sprinkled with water if necessary and rolled with two passes
80-100 kN smooth wheeled roller.
4.4.2 Spread and Compacting:
The sub-base material of grading specified in the Contract shall be spread on the
prepared sub-grade with the help of a motor grader of adequate capacity, its blade
having hydraulic controls suitable for initial adjustment and maintain the required slope
and grade during the operation or other means as approved by the Engineer.
When the sub-base material consists of combination of materials mentioned in Clause
401.2.1, mixing shall be done mechanically by the mix-in-place method.
Moisture content of the loose material shall be checked in accordance with IS : 2720
(Part-2) and suitably adjusted 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 if so directed by
the Engineer until the layer is uniformly wet.
Immediately thereafter, rolling shall be started. If the thickness of the compacted layer
does not exceed 100mm, a smooth wheeled roller of 80 to 100 KN weight may be
used. For a compacted single layer up to 225mm. 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/sq.m. or equivalent capacity roller capable
of achieving the required compaction. Rolling shall commence at the lower edge and
proceed towards the upper edge longitudinally for portions having unidirectional cross
fall and super elevation and shall commence at the edges and progress towards the
centre for portions having cross fall 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

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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 100 per cent of the
maximum dry density for the material determined as per IS:2720 (Part 8I). 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.

4.5 Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work


The surface finish of construction shall conform to the requirements of Clause 902 of
MORTH.
Control on the quality of materials and works shall be exercised by the Engineer in
accordance With Section 900.

4.6 Arrangement for Traffic


During the period of construction arrangement of traffic shall be maintained in
accordance with Clause 112 of MORTH.

4.7 Measurements for Payment


Granular sub-base shall be measured as finished work in position in cubic metres.
The protection of edges of granular sub-base extended over the full formation as
shown in the drawing shall be considered incidental to the work of providing granular
sub-base and as such no extra payment shall be made for the same.

4.8 Rates
The Contract unit rate for granular sub-base shall be payment in full for carrying out the
required operations including full compensation for :

i) making arrangements for traffic to Clause 112 of MORTH except for


initial treatment to verge shoulders and construction of diversions;

ii) furnishing all materials to be incorporated in the work including all


royalties, fees, rents where necessary and all leads and lifts;

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iii) all labour, tools, equipment and incidentals to complete the work to the
specifications; and

iv) Carrying out the work in part widths of road where directed.

v) Carrying out the required tests for quality control.

5.0 WET MIX MACADAM SUB-BASE/BASE COURSE

5.1 Scope
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-grade/sub-
base/base of existing pavement 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 directed by the Engineer.
The thickness of a single compacted wet mix layer shall not be less than 75mm. When
vibrating or other approved types of compacting equipment are used, the compacted
depth of a single layer of the sub-base course may be increased to 200mm. upon
approval of the Engineer.

5.2 Materials

5.2.1 Aggregate:

5.2.1.1 Physical Requirements – Coarse aggregates shall be crushed stone. If crushed


gravel/shingle is used, not less than 90 percent by weight of the gravel/shingle pieces
retained on 4.75mm. sieve shall have at least two fractured faces. The aggregates
shall conform to one of the grading given in Table 404-10 of.

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TABLE 3
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF COARSE AGGREGATES FOR
WET MIX MACADAM FOR SUB-BASE/BASE COURSES

Test Test Method Requirements

*Loss Angeles Abrasion value IS:2386 (Part-IV) 40 percent (Max.)

Or

*Aggregate Impact value IS:2386 (Part-IV) or 30 percent (Max.)

IS:5640

Combined Flakiness and IS:2386 (Part-I) 30 percent (Max.) ***


Elongation indices (Total)

*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 percent, the
soundness test shall be carried out on the material delivered to site as per IS: 2386
(Part-5).

5.2.1.2 Grading Requirement:

The aggregates shall conform to the grading given in Table 4

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TABLE – 4

GRADING REQUIREMENTS OF AGGREGATES FOR WET-MIX-MACADAM

IS Sieve Designation Percent by weight Passing the IS Sieve

53mm. 100

45mm. 95-100

26.5mm. --

22.4mm. 60-80

11.2mm. 40-60

4.75mm. 25-40

2.36mm. 15-30

600 micron 8-22

75micron 0-8

Material finer than 425 micron, shall have Plasticity Index (PI) not exceeding 6.

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.

5.3 Construction Operation

5.3.1 Preparation of Base:


Clause 404.3.1 of MORTH shall apply.

5.3.2 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

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along with that of wet mix macadam layer and following the sequence of operations
described in Clause 407.4.1 of MORTH.

5.3.3 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 pug mill or pan type mixer of concrete batching plant. For small
quantity of wet mix work, the Engineer may permit the mixing to be done in concrete
mixers.
Optimum moisture for mixing shall be determined in accordance with IS: 2720 (Part-8)
after replacing the aggregate fraction retained on 22.4mm sieve with material of
4.75mm to 22.5mm 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.

5.3.4 Spreading of Mix:


Immediately after mixing, the aggregates shall be spread uniformly and evenly upon
the prepared sub-grade/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 not 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.
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.

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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.

5.3.5 Compaction :
After the mix has been laid to the required thickness, grade and cross-fall /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. a smooth wheel roller of
80 to 100 kN weight may be used. For 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./hr.
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 1m 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 one-third 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 sub-grade is soft or yielding or when it causes a
wave-like motion in the sub-base/base course or sub-grade. If irregularities develop
during rolling which exceed 12mm. 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 cross fall. In no case should the use of unmixed material be permitted to make up
the depressions.
Rolling should be continued till the density achieved is at least 100 percent of the
maximum dry density for the material as determined by the method outlined in IS: 2720
–Part-VIII.
After completion the surface of any finished layer should be well-closed, free from
movement under compaction equipment or any compaction planes, ridges, cracks and
loose material. All loose, segregated or other wise defective areas should be made
good to the full thickness of the layer and re-compacted.

5.3.6 Setting and Drying :


After final compaction of wet-mix macadam course, the road shall be allowed to dry for
24 hours.

5.4 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.

5.5 Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work

5.5.1 Surface Evenness:


The surface finish of construction shall conform to the requirements of Clause 902 of
MORTH.

5.5.2 Quality Control :


Control on the quality of materials and works shall be exercised by the Engineer in
accordance with Section 900.

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5.6 Rectification of Surface Irregularity


Where the surface irregularity of the wet-mix macadam course exceeds the
permissible tolerances or where the course aggregates, the full thickness of the layer
shall be scarified over the affected area, re-shaped with added pre-mixed material or
removed and replaced with fresh premixed material as applicable and re-compacted in
accordance with Clause 406.3 of MORTH. The area treated in the aforesaid manner
shall not be less than 5m. long and 2m. wide. In no case shall depressions be filled up
with unmixed and un-graded material or fines.

5.7 Arrangement for Traffic


During the period of construction, arrangement of Traffic shall be done as per Clause
112 of MORTH.

5.8 Measurement for Payment


Wet mix macadam shall be measured as finished work in position in cubic metres.

5.9 Rates
The Contract unit rate for wet mix macadam shall be payment in full for carrying out the
required operations including full compensation for all components listed in Clause
401.8 of MORTH.

6.0 PREPARATION OF SURFACE

6.1 Scope
This work shall consist of preparing an existing water bound macadam, wet mix
macadam or black-topped surface to specified lines, grades and cross sections in
advance of laying a bituminous course. The work shall be performed on such widths
and lengths as may be directed by the Engineer and may consist of scarifying and
relaying the granular base course by filling of portholes and/or application of a profile
corrective course (levelling course) as necessary.
Materials

6.2.1 For Scarifying and Re-laying the Granular Base Course:

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The materials used shall be coarse aggregates salvaged from scarification of the
existing granular base course supplemented by fresh coarse aggregates and
screenings so that aggregates and screenings thus supplemented correspond to
Clause 404 of MORTH, Water Bound Macadam or Clause 406 of MORTH wet mix
macadam as the case may be.

6.2.2 For Patching Potholes and Sealing Cracks :


For patching potholes approved material having same specification as that of profile
corrective course shall be used. For sealing small cracks finer than 3mm, a fog seal
conforming to Section 3000 shall be applied while larger cracks wider than 3mm. shall
be treated with an emulsion slurry seal, conforming to Clause 516 of MORTH.

6.2.3 For Profile Corrective Course :


A profile corrective course (levelling course) is essentially a pavement base material
course for correcting the existing pavement profile which has either lost its shape or
has to be given a new shape to meet the requirement of specified lines, grades and
cross-sections.
It shall be differentiated from the strengthening course of other type of structural
pavement course needed for upgrading as a remedial measure against inherent
deficient and/or distressed pavement. It is meant to remove the irregularity in the
existing road profile only.

6.2.4 Profile Corrective Course Material and their Application:

The type of material for profile corrective course shall be as shown on the drawing. If it
is to be laid as part of the overlay/strengthening course, the profile corrective course
material shall be of the same specification as that of the overlay/strengthening course.
However, if provided as a separate layer, it may be of the same specification as the
layer over which it is to be laid or intermediate between underlying layers, as shown on
the drawing.

i) Wherever isolated high spots projecting over the pavement surface do


exist, the same shall be cut by milling machine or any other approved method, to
minimise the profile corrective course requirement. If in the process, the bottom layer

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gets disturbed, the local area shall be cut and filled with profile corrective course
material.

ii) Where the maximum profile corrective course thickness works out to be
not more than 40mm, it shall be done as an integral part of the overlay course. In
other cases, the profile corrective course shall be provided, as a separate layer
adopting such construction procedures and using such equipment as may be
appropriate to the specified type of material and thickness of the course to be provided.

6.2 Construction Operations

6.3.1 Preparing Existing Granular Surface:


Where the existing bituminous surface is granular, all loose and disintegrated materials
shall be removed and the surface lightly watered if the profile corrective course to be
provided as a separate layer is also granular. If, however, over the existing granular
surface, a profile corrective course of bituminous material is to be laid, the existing
granular surface shall be primed as per Clause 502 of MORTH.

6.3.2 Scarifying existing bituminous Surface:

Where necessary, the existing bituminous layer in the specified width shall be removed
with care without causing undue disturbance to the underlying layer by suitable method
approved by the Engineer. After removing it, all loose and disintegrated materials of
underlying layer which might have been disturbed in the process of removal shall,
before laying of the overlay course, be reset properly by spreading/hand
rammers/approved mechanical tamper so that the level of the top surface of such
scarified area shall be even and properly graded with respect to adjoining surface.
Where applicable, the granular surface, after removal of the existing bituminous layer,
shall be primed as per Clause 502 of MORTH to receive a bituminous profile corrective
course. Reusable materials shall be stacked as directed by the Engineer with all leads
and lifts.

6.3.3 Patching of Pot Holes & Sealing of Cracks

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Before providing Profile Corrective Course on the existing pavement, pot holes if any,
shall be drained of water, cut to regular shape with sides vertical up to the affected
depth and slightly beyond the limits of affected area and dried. All loose and
disintegrated materials from it shall be removed. The pot holes shall then be filled with
material as per Clause No. 501.2.2 of MORTH in layers not exceeding 75mm after
painting the sides and bottom with a thin layer of hot straight-run bitumen/emulsion and
each layer shall be compacted with approved mechanical tampers/small vibratory roller
and the top layer shall be flush with the existing bituminous surface. All loose / or
surplus materials on the surface after making good the potholes, shall be removed.
The cracks in the old pavement surface shall be sealed with a fog seal if cracks are
small (less than 3mm. width); fog seal shall consist of a spray of a bituminous cutback
or a slow-setting bitumen emulsion diluted with an equal amount of water, the rate of
spray being 0.5 to 1.0 litre/sq.m depending upon the texture and dryness of the
existing bituminous surface. The spray is allowed to set to a firm condition and traffic
is allowed only thereafter so as to ensure that the material is not picked up by traffic.
For large cracks, the sealing shall be done with emulsion slurry seal as per Clause
516 of these Specifications.

6.3.4 Laying the Profile Corrective Course:

6.3.4.1 After preparing the granular surface as in Clause 501.3.1 of MORTH and 501.3.2 of
MORTH the Profile Corrective Course with material as per Clause 501.2.3 / 501.2.4 of
MORTH shall be laid compacted to the requirement of particular specification clause.
Where a bituminous profile corrective course is to be laid over a primed granular
surface, a tack coat conforming to Clause 503 of MORTH shall be applied prior to
laying profile corrective course.

6.3.4.2 An existing bituminous surface shall be prepared as per Clause 501.3.3 of MORTH
and after applying a tack coat conforming to Clause 503 of MORTH, the bituminous
profile corrective course shall be laid and compacted to the requirement of particular
Specification Clause.

6.3.4.3 In specific situation of short sags or depressions in the pavement, it may become
necessary to provide corrective course in the form of flat wedges. Normally, layers in

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maximum thickness at any point more than 100mm. should not be provided. In placing
multiple lifts, the lift of shortest length (at the lowest portion of the sag/depression)
should be provided first, with successive lifts extending over and fully covering
underneath layer, precluding development of a series of joints on the top surfaces.

For camber correction of correction of super-elevation of the existing carriageway,


method shall be adopted depending on the profile of the existing carriageway.
6.3.5 Covering the Profile Corrective Course :

Work of Profile Corrective Course shall be so planned that it shall be covered by the
designed base/wearing course at the earliest, before opening to regular traffic.

6.3 Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work

Relevant Provisions of Section 900 shall be exercised by the Engineer.

6.4 Arrangement for Traffic

During the construction operations, arrangement of traffic shall be done to Clause 112
of MORTH.

6.5 Measurement for Payment

6.6.1 The work for filling potholes shall be considered incidental to the construction of Profile
Corrective Course /bituminous course for which the existing pavement surface is
prepared.
The work of filling cracks by applying fog seal or emulsion slurry seal shall be
measured in square metres, and paid separately.
6.6.2 Scarifying and relaying the granular base course shall be measured in square metres.

6.6.3 Profile Corrective Course type A/B shall be measured as volume compacted in
position in cubic metres. The volume shall be worked out by plotting the exact profile
of Profile Corrective Course as built-up at site and superimposed on the existing
pavement profile.

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6.6 Rates

6.7.1 Contract unit rate for scarifying of existing bituminous surface including
repairing/resetting disturbed underlying and also removing and stacking
reusable/unusable materials shall include cost of all labour, supply of materials needed
for repair/resetting, hire charges of tools and plants and transportation of scarified
materials with all leads and lifts .

6.7.2 The contract unit rate for Profile Corrective Course shall be payment in full for carrying
out the required operations including full compensation for:

i) Making arrangements for traffic to Clause 112 of MORTH except

ii) Providing all materials to be incorporated in the work including any


royalties, fees, rents (where applicable) and all leads and lifts, unless the contract
specifically excludes any item of material required for the work or provides for separate
payment in accordance with Clause 514 of MORTH.

iii) Preparation of the exposed surface/existing surface including filling of


pot holes, all cleaning operations and applications of tack coat.

iv) All labour, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the
work to the specifications and
v) Carrying out the work in part widths of road where directed by the
Engineer.

6.7.3 The contract unit rate for sealing cracks by applying fog seal shall be inclusive of
providing all materials and tools and plant and carrying out the work. The contract unit
rate for sealing cracks by providing emulsion slurry seal shall be as set forth in Clause
516.9 of MORTH.

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7.0 PRIME COAT OVER GRANULAR BASE

Refer MORT&H Clause No.502.4.2 of MORTH: Preparation of road surface.

8.0 DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM

8.1 Scope

Dense Bituminous Macadam work shall consist of construction in a single course of 75


mm thick base/ binder course to the following Specifications on a previously prepared
base.

8.2 Requirement of Mix Design

Apart from conformity with grading and quality requirements of individual ingredients,
the mix shall meet the requirements set out in Table 1.5 of MORTH
Table 5
Requirements of Dense Bituminous Macadam Mix

SR. No. Description Requirements

1 Marshall stability (ASTM Designation –D- 820 kg.(1800 lb) minimum


1559) determined on Marshall specimens
compacted by 75 compaction blows on each
end
2 Marshall flow (mm) 2-4
3 Percent Air Voids 3-5
4 Minimum voids in mineral aggregates (VMA) 10 pr cent –12 per cent
5 Per cent voids in mineral aggregates filled by 65-75
bitumen (VFB)
6 Binder content per cent by weight of total mix Not less than 4.0 per cent

8.2.1 Binder content

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The binder content shall be so fixed as to achieve the requirements of the mix set out
in table 1.5 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.

8.2.2 Job Mix Formula

The Contractor shall intimate to the Engineer in writing, at least 7 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:

1) Source and location of all materials


2) Proportions of all materials expressed as follows where each is applicable;
3) Binder, as percentage by weight of total mix
4) Coarse aggregate/ Fine aggregate/ mineral filler as percentage by weight of
total aggregate including mineral filler
5) A single definite percentage passing each sieve for the mixed aggregate
6) The results of tests enumerated in table 1.5 as obtained by the Contractor
7) Mixing temperature and compacting temperature.

While working out the job 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.

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8.2.3 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 the various ingredients in the actual mix from the job mix formula to be
used within the limits as specified in Table 1.6 These variations are intended to apply to
individual specimens taken for quality control tests.

Table 6
Permissible variations from the job mix formula
S. No. Description Permissible variation by weight
of total mix-in per cent.
1 Aggregate passing 13.2mm sieve and +8
larger sieves
2 Aggregate passing 11.2mm sieve and +7
5.6 sieves
3 Aggregate passing 2.80 mm sieve and +6
1.40 mm sieves
4 Aggregate passing 710 micron sieve +5
and 355 micron sieves
5 Aggregate passing 180 micron sieve +4
6 Aggregate passing 90 micron sieve +2
7 Binder +0.3
8 Mixing temperature +100C

8.2.4 Preparation of Base

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 in accordance with Clause 502 of MORT&H or as
directed by the Engineer.
8.2.5 Tack Coat

A tack coat over the base shall be applied as per Clause 503 of MORT&H.

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8.2.6 Preparation of Mix

Clause 504.3.4 of MORT&H shall apply

8.2.7 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 cross-section. Paver Finisher shall have the
essential features as spelt out in Clause 504.3.5 of MORT&H. 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 1200-1600 C.
Mixes with a temperature of less than 1200 C shall not be put into paver spreader.
Longitudinal joints and edges shall be constructed true to the delineating lines parallel
to the center line of the road. Longitudinal and transverse joints shall be offset by at
least 250 mm from those in the lower courses and the joints on the top MORT&H layer
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 800 C before laying of
adjacent material.

8.2.8 Rolling

DBM shall be 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 having a tyre pressure of at least 0.7 Mpa. The
finish rolling shall be done with 60-80 KN weight smooth wheeled tandem rollers. 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

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breakdown rolling and finish rolling, no vibratory compaction shall be restored to. The
exact pattern of rolling shall be established after trial compaction as approved by the
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 roller shall not be permitted to stand on pavement which has not fully
compacted and where temperature is still more than700c. 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 fuel/lubricating oil be used for this neither purpose nor excessive water
poured on the wheels. Rolling shall commence longitudinally from edges and proceed
towards the center, except that on super-elevated and unidirectional cambered
portions, it shall progress from the lower to upper edge parallel to the center 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 1.5) and all roller marks
are eliminated. Skin patching of an area that has been rolled will not be permitted.
Rolling operations shall be compacted in all respects before the temperature of the mix
falls below 1000c.

9.0 BITUMINOUS MACADAM

9.1 Scope :

The work shall consist of construction, in a single course, of 50mm thickness of


compacted crushed aggregates premixed with a bituminous binder, to serve as
base/binder course, laid immediately after mixing, on a base prepared previously in
accordance with the requirement of these specifications and in conformity with the line,
grades and cross sections shown on the drawing or as directed by the Engineer.

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9.2 Materials

9.2.1 Bitumen:

The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of suitable penetration grade 60/70 as per IS: 73.
The actual grade of bitumen to be used shall be decided by the Engineer appropriate
to the region, traffic, rainfall and other environmental conditions. Guidelines on
selection of the grade of bitumen are given Appendix-4.
9.2.2 Aggregates :

9.2.2.1 The 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 matters and adherent coating. The aggregates
shall preferably be hydrophobic and of low porosity. If hydrophilic aggregates are to be
used the bitumen shall preferably be treated with anti stripping agents of approved
quality in suitable doses as per Appendix-5. The aggregates shall satisfy the physical
requirements set forth in Table 6.

TABLE: 6
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT OF AGGREGATE FOR BITUMINOUS MACADAM
S.No Test Test method Requirement

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40%
1. Los Angeles Abrasion Value * IS:2386 (Part 4)
Maximum
30%
2. Aggregate Impact Value * IS:2386 (Part 4)
Maximum
3. Flakiness and Elongation Indices 30%
IS:2386 (Part I)
(total)** Maximum
4. Coating and Stripping of Bitumen Min. retained
AASHTO T 182
Aggregate Mixtures coating 95%
5. Sounders :
i. Loss with Sodium 12% max.
Sulphate 5 Cycles IS:2386 (Part-5)
ii. Loss with Magnesium
Sulphate 5 Cycles 18% max.

2%
6. Water absorption IS:2386 (Part-3)
Maximum
*Aggregate may satisfy requirements of either of the two tests

**The 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 flakiness index and
elongation index so found are added up.

Note: If crushed slag is used Clause 404.2.3 of MORTH shall apply.

9.2.2.2 The aggregate for bituminous macadam shall conform to the one of two grading in
Tables 7, depending on the compacted thickness; the actual grading shall be specified
in the Contract.

9.2.3 Proportioning of Materials:

The bitumen content for premixing shall be 3 to 3.5 per cent by weight of total mix
except when otherwise directed by the Engineer.

TABLE: 7
AGGREGATE GRADING FOR BITUMINOUS MACADAM

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Sieve Percent by weight passing the Sieve


Design
ation Grading-1 Grading-2

45.0mm. 100 --
26.5 mm. 75-100 100
22.4 mm. 60-95 75-100
11.2mm. 30-55 50-85
5.6mm. 15-35 20-40
2.8 5-20 5-20
90 micron 0-5 0-5

The maximum compacted thickness of a layer shall be 100mm.


The quantities of aggregate to be used shall be sufficient to yield the specified
thickness after compaction.
9.2.4 Variation in proportioning of Material :

The Contractor shall have the responsibility for ensuring proper proportioning of
materials and producing a uniform mix. A variation in binder content +0.3 percent by
weight of total mix shall, however, be permissible for individual specimens taken for
quality control tests vide Section 900.

9.3 Construction Operation

9.3.1 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 100C or less.
9.3.2 Preparation of the Base :

The base on which bituminous macadam is to be laid shall be prepared, shaped and
conditioned to the specified lines, grades and cross sections in accordance with
Clause 501 of MORTH, and a priming coat where needed shall be applied in
accordance with clause 502 of MORTH as directed by the Engineer.

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9.3.3 Tack Coat :

A tack coat as per Clause 503 of MORTH shall be applied over the base.

9.3.4 Preparation and Transport of Mix :

Bituminous macadam mix shall be prepared in a hot mix plant of adequate capacity
and capable to yield 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:

A. General

a) The plant shall have coordinated set of essential units capable of


producing uniform mix as per the job mix formula.

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.

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e) The plant shall be fitted with suitable type of thermometric


instruments at appropriate places so 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


materials and its incorporation into mix in the correct quantity, wherever required.

h) A suitably 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.

B. For Batch Type Plant


i) Gradation control unit having vibratory screens for accurate sizing of hot aggregate
and storing them in separate bins. This unit should be fully covered to reduce the
maintenance cost and for better environmental condition.
ii) Proper arrangement for accurate weighing of each size of hot aggregate from the
control panel before mixing
iii) Paddle mixer unit shall be capable of producing a homogeneous mix with uniform
coating of all particles of the mineral aggregate with binder.

C. For continuous Type Plant

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i) Gradation control unit having vibratory screens for accurate sizing of hot aggregate
and storing them in separate bins. This should be fully covered to reduce the
maintenance cost and for better environmental condition.
ii) There should be appropriate arrangement for regulating and volumetric control of the
flow of hot aggregate from each bin to achieve the required proportioning.

iii) Paddle mixer unit shall be capable of producing a homogeneous mix


with uniform coating of all particles of the mineral aggregate with binder.
D. For Drum Mix Plant
i) It is prerequisite that only properly screened and graded materials are fed to the bins. If
required a vibratory screening unit should be installed at the plant site to ensure the
same.
A primary 4-deck vibratory screening unit shall be installed before the multiple bin cold
feed system for screening the aggregates and grading the same.
ii) Belt conveyors below each bin should have variable speed drive motors. There should
be electronic load sensor on the main conveyor for measuring the flow of aggregate.

iii) There should be arrangement to measure moisture content of the aggregate (s) so that
moisture correction may be applied for working out requirement of binder and filter.
The temperature of binder at the time of mixing shall be in the range of 150 0C to 1630C
and that of the aggregate in the range of 155 0C to 1630C, provided that the difference
in temperature between the binder and aggregate at no time exceed 140C.
Mixing shall be thorough to ensure that a homogeneous mixture is obtained in which all
particles of the aggregate are coated uniformly, and the discharge temperature of mix
shall be between 1300C to 1600C.

E. 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
over 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 until such conditions are corrected.

9.3.5 Spreading :

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The mix transferred from the tipper at site to the paver shall be spread immediately by
means of self propelled mechanical paver with suitable screeds capable of spreading,
tamping and finishing the mix true to the specified lines, grades and cross sections.
the paver finisher shall have the following essential features.
a) Loading hoppers and suitable distributing mechanism

b) All drives having hydrostatic drive/control

c) The machine shall have a hydraulically extendable screed for


appropriate width requirement.

d) 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.
It shall have adjustable amplitude and infinitely variable frequency.

e) The paver shall be equipped with necessary control mechanism so as to


ensure that the finished surface is free from surface blemishes.

f) The paver shall be fitted with an electronic sensing device for automatic
levelling and profile control within the specified tolerances.

g) The screed shall have the internal heating arrangement.

h) The paver shall be capable of laying either 2.5 to 4.0m. width or 4.0 to
7.0m. width as stipulated in the Contract.

i) The paver shall be so designed as to eliminate skidding/slippage of the


tyres during operation.

However, in restricted locations and in narrow widths where the available plant cannot
be operated in the opinion of the Engineer, he may permit manual laying of the mix.
The temperature of the mix at the time of laying shall be in the range of 120 0C 1600C.
In multi layer construction the longitudinal joint in one layer shall offset that in the layer

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below by about 150mm. However, the joint in the top MORT&H layer shall be at the
centre line of the pavement.
Longitudinal joint and edges shall be constructed true to the delineating line parallel to
the central line of the road. All joints shall be cut vertical to the full thickness of the
previously laid mix and the surface painted with hot bitumen before placing fresh
material. Longitudinal and transverse joints shall be offset by at lest 250mm. from
those in the lower courses and the joint on the top MORT&H 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/pavement breaker and 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 before laying of adjacent material.

9.3.6 Compaction :

After the spreading of mix, rolling shall be done by 80 to 100 kN rollers or other
approved equipment. Rolling should start as soon as possible after the material has
been spread deploying a set of rollers as the rolling is to be completed in limited time
frame. The rolling move at a speed not more than 5 km./hr. Rolling shall be done with
care to keep from unduly roughening the pavement surface.
Rolling of the longitudinal joints shall be done immediately behind the paving operation.
After this the rolling shall commence at the edges and progress towards the centre
longitudinally except that one superelevated portions, it shall progress from the lower
to the upper edge parallel to the central line of the pavement.
The initial or break down rolling shall be done, with 80 to 100 kN static weight smooth
wheel roller (3 wheels or tandem), as soon as it is possible to roll the mix without
cracking the surface or having the mix pick up on the roller wheels. The second or
intermediate rolling shall follow the break down rolling with vibratory roller of 80 to 100
kN static weight or pneumatic tyred roller of 150 to 250 kN weight, with minimum 7
wheels and minimum tyre pressure of 0.7 MPa as closely as possible to the paver and
be done while the paving mix is still at a temperature that will result in maximum
density. The final rolling shall be done while material is still workable enough for
removal of roller marks with 60 to 80 kN tandem roller. During the initial or break

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down rolling and final rolling, vibratory system shall be switched off. The joints and
edges shall be rolled with an 80 to 100 kN static roller.
When the roller has passed over the whole area once, any high spots or depressions
which become apparent shall be corrected by removing or adding mix material. The
rolling shall then be continued till the entire surface has been rolled to 95 percent of the
average laboratory density (obtained from Marshall Specimens compacted as defined
in Table 500-10 of MORTH), thee is no crushing of aggregates and all roller marks
have been eliminated. Each pass of the roller shall uniformly overlap not less than
one-third of the track made in the preceding pass. The roller wheel shall be kept damp
if necessary to avoid bituminous material from sticking to the wheels and being picked
up. In no case shall fuel lubricating oil be used for this purpose, nor did excessive
water pour on the wheels.
Rolling operations shall be compacted in every respect before the temperature of the
mix falls below 1000C.

Roller (s) shall not stand on newly laid material while there is a risk that it will be
deformed thereby. The edges along and transverse of the bituminous macadam laid
and compacted earlier shall be cut to their full depth so as to expose fresh surface
which shall be painted with a thin surface coat of appropriate bidder before the new
mix is placed against.

9.4 Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work

The surface finish of construction shall conform to the requirements of Clause 902 of
MORTH. Control on the quality of materials and works shall be exercised by the
Engineer in accordance with Section 900 of MORTH.

9.5 The bituminous macadam shall be covered with either the next pavement course or
wearing course, as the case may be, without any delay. If there is to be any delay, the
course shall be covered by a seal coat to the requirement of Clause 513 of MORTH
before allowing any traffic over it. The seal coat in such cases shall be considered
incidental to the work and shall not be paid for separately.

9.6 Arrangements OF TRAFFIC

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During the period of Construction, arrangement of traffic shall be done to Clause 112 of
MORTH.

9.7 MEASUREMENTS FOR PAYMENT

The work shall be measured as finished work in cubic metres or by weight in metric
tonnes as per provided in the Contract.

9.8 Rate

The contract unit rate for the work shall be payment in full for carrying out the required
operations including full compensation for:

i) Making arrangements for traffic to Clause 112 of MORTH except for initial treatment to
verge shoulders and construction of diversions.
ii) Preparation of base except for laying of profile corrective course but including filing of
pot holes.
iii) Providing all materials to be incorporated in the work including all royalties, fees, rents
where necessary and all leads and lifts,
iv) All labour, tools, equipment, plants including installation of hot-mix plant, power supply
units and all machineries incidentals to complete the work to the specifications;
v) Carrying out the work in part widths of the road where directed;
vi) Carrying out all tests for control of quality; and
vii) The rate shall cover the provision of bitumen at 3.5 percent of weight of total mix, with
the provision that the variation of quantity of bitumen will be assessed and the payment
adjusted as per the rate of bitumen quoted.

10.0 Asphaltic Concrete

10.1 Scope

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Asphaltic concrete work shall consist of constructing in a single layer, bituminous


concrete of thickness 25-100 mm on previously prepared bituminous course to the
requirements of this Specification.

10.2 Materials

Bitumen: Clause 521 of MORT&H shall apply.


Coarse aggregates: Clause 507.2.2 of MORT&H. shall apply.
Fine aggregates: Clause 507.2.3 of MORT&H. shall apply.

Aggregates gradation: The mineral aggregates, including mineral filler shall be so


graded or combined as to confirm to the grading set forth in table 8.

Table 8
AGGREGATES GRADATION FOR ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

I.S Sieve Designation Type A Mix seal Surfacing


26.5 mm 100
19 mm 90-100
9.5 mm 56-80
4.75 mm 35-65
2.36 mm 23-49
300 micron 5-19
75 micron 2-8

10.3 Mix Design

10.3.1 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 9.

TABLE 9
REQUIREMENTS OF BITUMINOUS CONCRETE MIX

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S.No Description Requirements


Marshall stability(ASTM Designation: 820 kg (1800 lb)
D-1559) determined on Marshall specimens
compacted by 75 compaction blows on
each end
Marshall flow (mm) 2-4
Per cent air voids in mix 3-5
Per cent voids in minerals aggregates (VMA) Minimum 11-13 per cent
Per cent voids in mineral aggregate filled by 65-75
bitumen (VFB)
Binder content, per cent by weight of total mix Minimum 4.5
Water Sensitivity(ASTM DIO75) Loss of stability Min. 75 per cent
0
on immersion in water at 60 C retained strength
Swell Test (Asphalt Instt. MS-2, No.2) 1.5 per cent Max.

10.3.2 Binder content: The binder content shall be so fixed as to achieve the requirement of
the mix set forth in Table 1.9. Marshall method for arriving at the binder content shall
be adopted.

10.3.3 Job Mix formula: Clause 507.3.3 of MORT&H shall apply except that the requirement
of Bituminous Concrete mix shall be as per Table 1.9 of MORTH

10.3.4 Permissible variation 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 variation of
individual percentages of various ingredients in the actual mix form the job mix formula
may be within the limits. These variations are intended to apply to individuals
specimens taken for quality control test vide Section 900.

10.4 Construction Operations

10.4.1 Weather and seasonal limitations: Clause 504.3.1 shall apply.

10.4.2 Preparation of base: The base on which bituminous concrete is to led shall be
prepared, shaped and conditioned to the specified levels, grade and crossfall (camber)
in accordance with Clause 501 of MORTH or as directed by Engineer.

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The surface shall be thoroughly swept clean free from dust and foreign matter using
mechanical broom and dust removed by mechanical means cannot reach, other
approved method shall be used.

10.4.3 Tack coat: A Tack coat complying with Clause 503 of MORTH shall be applied over the
base.

10.4.4 Preparation of mix: Clause 507.4.4 of MORTH shall apply.

10.4.5 Spreading: Clause 507.4.5 of MORTH shall apply.

10.4.6 Rolling: Clause 507.4.6 of MORTH shall apply.

10.5 Opening to traffic:

Traffic may be allowed after completion of the final rolling when the mix has cooled
down to the surrounding temperature.

10.6 Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work:

The surface finish of construction shall conform to the requirements of Clause 902 of
MORT&H.

Control on the quality of materials and works shall be exercised by the Engineer in
accordance with Section 900.

10.7 Measurements for Payment:


Bituminous concrete shall be measured as finished work in cubic meter.

11.0 PLUM CONCRETE FOR HEAD WALLS OF PIPE DRAINS

11.1 General

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The item shall comply with specification for ordinary cement concrete subject to the
following:

11.2 Proportion
The proportion for cement concrete shall be one 50 kg. bag of cement: 105 litres of
sand, 210 litres of coarse aggregate. Water content shall be within the range specified
or as directed by the Engineer.

11.3 Aggregate
Coarse aggregate shall be crushed or broken from sound stones of the specified type
available in the region and approved by the Engineer. The maximum size of the coarse
aggregate shall be 50 mm or 6 mm. The aggregate shall be properly graded from the
maximum size to 5 mm as indicated in specification gives a dense concrete. Samples
of fine and coarse aggregates approved by the Engineer shall he deposited in the
Engineer’s office for reference.
The plums to be used for the concrete shall be roughly cubical or rounded and shall be
about 0.010 cu m in volume. They may not have sharp edges and angles. The stones
shall be more or less rounded without concave surfaces.

11.4 Slump
Slump as required for the suitable consistency shall be decided by the Engineer and
the same shall be maintained throughout.

11.5 Mixing
Mixing shall be done in a mechanical mixer.

11.6 Forms
The forms shall be either of timber lined with steel plates strengthened with suitable
mild steel sections as may be found convenient by the contractor and as per the
requirement of OWNER and shall be erected to exact shape, dimensions, and RL
indicated on the plans or as ordered by the Engineer. The forms shall be prepared in
panels or boards with V fillets as may be found convenient to obtain easily the false V
notch joints on the surface of piers, abutments etc. The pattern of joints in abutments
pairs, wings etc. shall be the same and from the top downwards the corresponding

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joints shall be at the same level unless directed otherwise by the Engineer. The design
of forms and pattern and dimensions of V fillets for false joints shall be furnished in
advance by the contractor for the approval or the Engineer. An addition or replacement
of different members if found necessary and suggested by the Engineer, shall be
provided by the contractor. However, the entire responsibility regarding erection and
removal of form work and scaffolding, safety of work and work-people shall rest on the
contractor. The forms may be stripped after 48 hours after concreting.

11.7 De-watering
If the area of the placement is under water, cofferdams and other necessary devices
shall be provided and the water pumped out and the area kept dry throughout the
process of laying concrete and till such time as is required for setting of concrete in the
opinion of the Engineer. Pumping shall be carried out in such a manner as to avoid
damage by movement of water through green or freshly laid concrete.
If concrete is required to be laid under water it shall be done as laid down as per
specifications. Water content of concrete should be adjusted in such case if necessary.
Cost of de-watering shall be included in the rate of concrete.

11.8 Scaffolding
Necessary ladders, scaffolding, etc., shall be built up to convey the concrete to the site
of placement. Service bunds, paths, hoists etc., as may be necessary for carrying out
the item shall be provided by the contractor at his own Cost.

11.9 Placing
The concrete shall be placed in one continuous operation without break for each lift of
concrete. The top of each lift be kept a little uneven to allow bond with the concrete of
the upper lift. The height of the layer shall be such as to allow compacting with
immersion type vibrators conveniently. The height of lift to be concreted in one
operation in the case of abutments, wing walls or returns and piers shall be got
approved in advance. Successive heights shall be laid after three days when the
concrete has attained adequate strength or as approved by the Engineer.
No operation shall be carried out causing vibration in the concrete already laid and
partially set.

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11.10 Compaction
The concrete shall be compacted with mechanical vibrators of the immersion type and
also with steel rods worked along the mechanical vibrators to give a dense concrete.
The concrete shall be rounded in all corners, edges and angles of the forms and along
the form faces while it is being vibrated to get a good surface finish without
honeycombing. Over vibration shall be avoided. Sufficient number of vibrators shall be
provided to compact the concrete sufficiently. The vibrators shall be applied
immediately after placing concrete. The form shall not be touched by the vibrators.

11.11 Finishing
Immediately after the removal of tits forms any undulations, depressions, cavities,
honeycombing broken edge or corners, high spots and other defects shall be made
good and finished with cement mortar 1:2. Such finishing is however looked upon only
as an exception and the total surface, requiring finishing shall not exceed one percent.
on an average. If initial experience shows that this percentage is exceeded, the entire
method of working shall be changed as ordered by the, Engineer to get the cast finish,
V grooves as indicated on the drawings or as ordered by the Engineer shall be neatly
finished to give the appearance of panels on the piers, abutments, returns, wing wall
etc.

12.0 Pipe Culverts

12.1 Wherever required, pipe drains shall be provided for cross drainage purposes. The
sequence of construction shall be as follows:
i) Laying of sand/shingle bedding on the original ground,
ii) Laying of PCC of M10 grade,
iii) Laying of concrete pipes of NP3 class as per IS 458,
iv) Constructing embankment above in compacted murrum, laying of the sub-base and
Water bound Macadam as specified here in above.
The details of above works as directed by Engineer shall be followed.

12.2 Materials
All materials used in the construction of pipe drains shall conform to the requirements
of the Specifications. RCC pipes class NP3 shall conform to IS 458.

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Each consignment of cement concrete pipes shall be inspected, tested if necessary,


and approved by Engineer at the place of manufacture or at site before their
incorporation in the Works.

12.3 Excavation for pipes


The foundation bed for pipe drain shall be executed true to the lines and grades
shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. The pipes shall be placed in
shallow excavation of the natural ground in open trenches cut in the existing
embankment, taken down to levels as shown in the drawings. Where trenching is
involved, its width on either side of pipe shall not be less than 150 mm nor more than
one third the diameter of pipe. The sides of the trench shall be as nearly vertical as
possible.
When during excavation, the material encountered is soft, spongy or other unstable
soil, unless other special construction methods are called for as indicated on
drawings, such unsuitable material shall be removed up to a depth of 600 mm or as
directed by the Engineer. Before placing any backfill material, exposed surface of
the soft soil shall be lightly compacted with one pass of 0.5 T roller. On the lightly
compacted surface, coarse sand and shingle shall be spread in two successive
layers of 300 mm and each layer shall be compacted by rolling with a min.0.5 T roller
and with a minimum of 10 passes each, both in longitudinal and transverse
directions.
When bed rock or boulder strata are encountered, excavation shall be taken down at
least 200 mm below bottom level of pipe as directed by Engineer and space filled
with approved sand and shingle and thoroughly compacted to provide adequate
support for the pipes.
Trenches shall be kept free from water until the pipes are installed and the joints
have been hardened.

12.4 Bedding for pipe


The bedding surface shall provide a firm foundation of uniform density throughout the
length of the pipe drain and shall conform to the specified level and grade.
The pipe shall be bedded in a cradle of concrete having a mix not leaner than M-10.
The pipes shall be laid on the concrete bedding before the concrete has set.

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12.5 Laying of pipes


No pipe shall be placed in position until the foundations have been approved by
Engineer. When pipes are to be laid adjacent to each other, they shall be separated
by a distance at least equal to or greater than half the diameter of pipe subject to a
minimum of 450 mm.
The laying of pipes on the prepared concrete foundation shall start from the outlet
and proceed towards the inlet and be completed to the specified lines and grades.
The pipes shall be fitted and matched so that when laid they form a drain with a
smooth uniform invert.
Any pipe found defective or damaged during laying shall be removed at the cost of
the Contractor.

12.6 Jointing
All the joints shall be made with care so that their interior face is smooth and
consistent with the interior surface of the pipes. The ends of the pipes should be so
shaped as to form a self-centring joint with jointing space 13 mm wide. The jointing
space shall be filled with cement mortar (1 cement to 2 sand) mixed sufficiently dry to
remain in position when forced with a trowel or rammer. Care shall be taken to fill all
voids and excess mortar shall be removed. After finishing, the joints shall be kept
covered and damp for at least four days.

12.7 Back filling


Trenches shall be backfilled with selected materials as per specifications given in this
part. Backfilling upto 0.3 meter above the top of pipe shall be carefully done and
murrum shall be thoroughly consolidated under the haunches of the pipe

12.8 Measurement
Pipe drain shall be measured along their centre between the inlet and outlet ends in
linear metres.

12.9 Rate
The rate for pipe shall include the cost of pipe including unloading, loading, hauling,
handling, storing, laying in position and jointing complete. Ancillary works such as

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excavation, back filling, laying P.C.C below pipe, etc., shall be paid for separately, as
provided under respective clauses.

13.0 TRAFFIC SIGNS

13.1 General

The colour configuration, size and location of all traffic signs for highways other than
Expressways shall be in accordance with the Code of Practice for Road Signs, IRC:
67 or as shown on the drawings. For expressways, the size of the signs, letters and
their placement shall be as specified in the Contract drawings and relevant
Specifications. In the absence of any details or for any missing details, the signs shall
be provided as directed by the Engineer.

13.1.1 The signs shall be either reflectorised or non-reflectorised as shown on the drawings or
as directed by the Engineer. When they are of reflectorised type, they shall be of retro-
reflectorised type and made of encapsulated lens type reflective sheeting vide Clause
801.3, fixed over aluminium sheeting as per these Specifications.

13.1.2 In general cautionary and mandatory signs shall be fabricated through process of
screen printing. In regard to informatory signs with inscriptions, either the message
could be printed over the reflective sheeting, or cut letters of non-reflective black
sheeting used for the purpose, which must be bounded well on the base sheeting as
directed by the Engineer.

13.2 Materials

The various materials and fabrication of the traffic signs shall conform to the following
requirements:

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13.2.1 Concrete: Concrete shall be of the grade shown on the Contract drawings or
otherwise as directed by the Engineer.

13.2.2 Reinforcing steel: Reinforcing steel shall conform to the requirement of IS: 1786
unless otherwise shown on the drawing.

13.2.3 Bolts, nuts, washers: High strength bolts shall conform to IS: 1367 whereas precision
bolts, nuts, etc., shall conform to IS: 1364.

13.2.4 Plates and supports: Plates and support sections for the sign posts shall conform to
IS:226 and IS:2062 or any other relevant IS Specifications.

13.2.5 Aluminium: Aluminium sheets used for sign boards shall be of smooth, hard and
corrosion resistant aluminium alloy conforming to IS: 736-Material designation 24345
or 1900.

13.2.6 Signs with a maximum side dimension not exceeding 600 mm shall not be less than
1.5 mm thick. All others shall be at least 2 mm thick. The thickness of the sheet shall
be related to the size of the sign and its support and shall that it does not bend or
deform under the prevailing wind and other loads.

13.2.7 In respect of sign sizes not covered by IRC:67, the structural details (thickness, etc.)
shall be as per the approved drawings.

13.3 Traffic Signs Having retro-reflective Sheeting

13.3.1 General requirements: The retro-reflective sheeting used on the sign shall consist of
the white or coloured sheeting having a smooth outer surface which has the property of
retro-reflection over its entire surface. It shall be weather-resistant and show colour
fastness. It shall be new and unused and shall show no evidence of cracking, scaling,
pitting, blistering, edge lifting or curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or
expansion. A certificate of having tested the sheeting for these properties in an
unprotected outdoor exposure facing the sun for two years and its having passed these
tests shall be obtained from a reputed laboratory, by the manufacturer of the sheeting.

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The reflective sheeting shall be either of Engineering Grade material with enclosed
lens or of High Intensity Grade with encapsulated lens. The type of the sheeting to be
used would depend upon the type, functional hierarchy and importance of the road.

13.3.2 High intensity grade sheeting: This sheeting shall be of encapsulated lens type
consisting of spherical glass lens, elements adhered to a synthetic resin and
encapsulated by a flexible, transparent water-proof plastic having a smooth surface.
The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with soap and water and in dry condition
shall have the minimum co-efficient of retro-reflection (determined in accordance with
ASTM Standard E: 810) as indicated in Table 800-1.

TABLE 13-1. ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM COEFFICIENT OF RETRO.REFLECTION


FOR HIGH INTENSITY GRADE SHEETING (CANDELAS PER LUX PER SQUARE
METRE)

Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Green / Blue


angle (in Angle (in Red
degrees) degree)
0.2 -4 250 170 100 45 20
0.2 +30 150 100 60 25 11
0.5 -4 95 62 30 15 7.5
0.5 +30 65 45 25 10 5.0

When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90 per cent of the values of
retro-reflectance indicated in Table 13-1. At the end of 7 years, the sheeting shall
retain at least 75 per cent of its original retro-reflectance.

13.3.3 Engineering grade sheeting: This sheeting shall be of enclosed lens type consisting
of microscopic lens elements embedded beneath the surface of a smooth, flexible,
transparent, water-proof plastic, resulting in a non-exposed lens optical reflecting
system. The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with soap and water and in dry
condition shall have the minimum coefficient of retro-reflection (determined in
accordance with ASTM Standard: E-810) as indicated in Table 13-2.

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TABLE 13-2. ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM COEFFICIENT OF RETRO.REFLECTION FOR


ENGINEERING GRADE SHEETING (CANDELAS PER LUX PER SQUARE
METRE)

Observation Entrance White Yellow OrangeGreen Red Blue


angle (in Angle (in
degrees) degree)
0.2 -4 70 50 25 9.0 14.5 4.0
0.2 +30 30 22 7.0 3.5 6.0 1.7
0.5 -4 30 25 13.5 4.5 7.5 2.0
0.5 +30 15 13 4.0 2.2 3.0 0.8

When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90 per cent of the values, of
retro-reflection indicated in Table 13-2. At the end of 5 years, the sheeting shall retain
at least 50 per cent of its original retro-reflectance.

13.3.4 Messages/borders: The messages (legends, letters, numerals etc.,) and borders
shall either be screen-printed or of cut-outs. Screen-printing shall be processed and
finished with materials and in a manner specified by the sheeting manufacturer. Cut-
outs shall be of materials as specified by the sheeting manufacturer and shall be
bonded with the sheeting in the manner specified by the manufacturer.

13.3.5 For screen-printed transparent coloured areas on white sheeting, the co-efficient of
retro-reflection shall not be less than 50 per cent of the values of corresponding
colour in Tables 13-1 and 13-2, as applicable.
13.3.6 Cut-out messages and borders, wherever used, shall be made out of retro-reflective
sheeting (as per Clause 13.3.2 or 13.3.3 as applicable), except those in black which
shall be of non-reflective sheeting.

13.3.7 Colour: Unless otherwise specified, the general colour scheme shall be as stipulated
in IS: 5 “Colour for Ready Mixed Paints”, viz.

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Blue - IS Colour No.166: French Blue


Red - IS Colour No.537: Signal Red
Green - IS Colour No.284: Indian Green
Orange - IS Colour No.591: Deep Orange

The Colours shall be durable and uniform in acceptable hue when viewed in day light
or under normal headlights at night.

13.3.8 Adhesives: The sheeting shall either have a pressure-sensitive adhesive of the
aggressive-tack type requiring no heat, solvent or other preparation for adhesion to a
smooth clean surface, or a tack free adhesive activated by heat, applied in a heat-
vacuum applicator, in a manner recommended by the sheeting manufacturer. The
adhesive shall be protected by an easily removable liner (removable by peeling
without soaking in water or other solvent) and shall be suitable for the type of
material of the base plate used for the sign. The adhesive shall form the sign base in
one piece by use of sharp instrument. In case of pressure-sensitive adhesive
sheeting, the sheeting shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications. Sheeting with adhesives requiring use of solvents or other preparation
for adhesive shall be applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

13.3.9 Refurbishment: Where existing signs are specified for refurbishment, the sheeting
shall have a semi-rigid aluminium backing pre-coated with aggressive-tack type
pressure sensitive adhesive. The adhesive shall be suitable for the type of material
used for the sign and should thoroughly bond with that material.

13.3.10 Fabrication:

13.3.10.1 Surface to be reflectorised shall be effectively prepared to receive the retro-


reflective sheeting. The aluminium sheeting shall be de-greased either by acid or hot
alkaline etching and all scale/dust removed to obtain a smooth plain surface before
the application of retro-reflective sheeting. If the surface is rough, approved surface

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primer may be used. After cleaning, metal shall not be handled, except by suitable
device or clean canvas gloves, between all cleaning and preparation operation and
application of reflective sheeting/primer. There shall be no opportunity for metal to
come in contact with grease, oil or other contaminants prior to the application of
retro-reflective sheeting.

13.3.10.2 Complete sheets of the material shall be used on the signs except where it is
unavoidable; at splices, sheeting with pressure sensitive adhesives shall be
overlapped not less than 5 mm. Sheeting with heat-activated adhesives may be
spliced with an overlap not less than 5 mm or butted with a gap not proposed, only
butt jointing shall be used. The material shall cover the sign surface evenly and shall
be free from twists, cracks and folds. Cut-outs to produce legends and borders shall
be bonded with the sheeting in the manner specified by the manufacturer.

13.3.10.3 Warranty and durability: The Contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer a
seven-year warranty for satisfactory field performance including stipulated retro-
reflectance of the retro-reflective sheeting of engineering grade and submit the same
to the Engineer. In addition, a seven year and a five year warranty for satisfactory in-
field performance of the finished sign with retro-reflective sheeting of high intensity
grade and engineering grade respectively, inclusive of the screen printed or cut out
letters/legends and their bonding to the retro-reflective sheeting shall be obtained
from the Contractor/supplier and passed on to the Engineer. The Contractor/supplier
shall also furnish a certification that the signs and materials supplied against the
assigned work meets all the stipulated requirements and carry the stipulated
warranty.

Processed and applied in accordance with recommended procedures, the reflective


material shall be weather resistant and, following cleaning, shall show no appreciable
discolouration, cracking, blistering or dimensional change and shall not have less
than 50 per cent and the specified minimum reflective intensity values (Tables 13-1
and 13-2) when subjected to accelerated weathering for 1000 hours, using type E or
EH Weatherometer (AASHTO Designation M 268).

13.4 Installation

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13.4.1 Sign posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to hold these in a
proper and permanent position against the normal storm wind loads or displacement by
vandalism. Normally, signs with an area up to 0.9 sq.m. shall be mounted on a single post, and
for greater area two or more supports shall be provided. Sign supports may be of mild steel,
reinforced concrete or galvanised iron (G.I.). Post-end(s) shall be firmly fixed to the ground by
means of properly designed foundation. The work of foundation shall conform to relevant
Specifications as specified.

13.4.2 All components of signs and supports, other than the reflective portion and G.I. posts
shall be thoroughly descaled, cleaned, primed and painted with two coats of epoxy
paint. Any part of mild steel (M.S.) post below ground shall be painted with three coats
of red lead paint.

13.4.3 The signs shall be fixed to the posts by welding in the case of steel posts and by bolts
and washers of suitable size in the case of reinforced concrete or G.I. posts. After the
nuts have been tightened, the tails of the bolts shall be furred over with a hammer to
prevent removal.

13.5 Measurements for Payment

The measurements of standard cautionary, mandatory and information signs shall be


in number of different types of signs supplied and fixed, while for direction and place
identification signs, these shall be measured by area in square metres.

13.6 Rate

The Contract unit rate shall be payment in full for the cost of making the road sign,
including all materials, installing it at the site and incidentals to complete the work in
accordance with the Specifications.

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14.0 OVERHEAD SIGNS

14.1 General

14..1.1. Overhead signs may be used in lieu of, or as an adjunct to, ground signs where
the situation so warrants for proper information and guidance of the road user. The
following conditions may be considered while deciding about the provision of overhead
signs:

a) Traffic volume at or near capacity


b) Complex interchange design
c) Three or more lanes in each direction
d) Restricted sight distance
e) Closely spaced interchanges
f) Multi-lane exits
g) Large percentage of commercial vehicles
h) High speed traffic
i) Consistency of sign message location through a series of interchanges
j) Insufficient space for ground mounted signs
k) Background of street lighting
l) Distances of important places enroute highways at suitable intervals.

14..1.2. From safety and aesthetic standpoints, overhead signs shall be mounted on
overhead bridge structures wherever possible. Where these are required to be
provided at some other locations, the support system should be properly designed
based on sound engineering principles, to safely sustain the dead load, live load and
wind load on the completed sign system. For this purpose, the overhead signs shall be
designed to withstand a wind loading of 150 kg/m2 normal to the face of the sign and
30 kg/m2 transverse to the face of the sign. In addition to the dead load of the structure,
walkway loading of 250 kg concentrated live load shall also be considered for the
design f the overhead sign structure.
14..2 Height

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Overhead signs shall provide a vertical clearance of not less than 5.5 m over the entire
width of the pavement and shoulders except where a lesser vertical clearance is used
for the design of other structures. The vertical clearance to overhead sign structures or
supports need not be greater than 300 mm in excess of the minimum design clearance
of other structures.

14..3 Lateral Clearance

14..3.1. The minimum clearance outside the usable roadway shoulder for expressway
signs mounted at the road side or for overhead sign supports either to the right or left
side of the roadway shall be 1.80 m. This minimum clearance of 1.80 m shall also
apply outside of an unmountable kerb. Where practicable, a sign should not be less
than 3 m from the edge of the nearest traffic lane. Large guide signs should be farther
removed preferably 9 m or more from the nearest traffic lane, unless otherwise
specified. Lesser clearances, but not generally less than 1.80 m, may be used on
connecting roadways or ramps at inter-changes.

14..3.2. Where a median is 3.6 m or less in width, consideration should be given to


spanning over both roadways without a central support. Where overhead sign supports
cannot be placed at a safe distance away from the line of traffic or in an otherwise
protected site they should either be so designed as to minimise the impact forces or
protect motorists adequately by a physical barrier or guard rail of suitable design.

14..4 Number of Signs at an Overhead Installation

In no case should there be more than three signs displayed at any one location,
including regulatory or warning signs, either on the overhead structure or on its
support.

14..5 Materials for Overhead Sign and Support Structures

14..5.1. Aluminium alloy or galvanized sheet to be used as truss design supports shall
conform to relevant IS. These shall be of sections and type as per structural design
requirements as shown on the plans.

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14..5.2. After steel trusses have been fabricated and all required holes punched or
drilled on both the horizontal truss units and the vertical and support units, they shall
be galvanized in accordance with IS Specifications.

14..5.3. Where aluminium sheets are used for road signs, they shall be of smooth, hard
and corrosion resistant aluminium alloy conforming to IS 736-Material designation
24345 or 1900. The thickness of sheet shall be related to the size of the sign with
minimum thickness of sheet as 1.5 mm.

14..5.4. High Strength bolts shall conform to IS: 1367 whereas precision bolts, nuts etc.
shall conform to IS: 1364.

14..5.5. Plates and support sections for sign posts shall conform to IS: 226 and IS:
2062.

14..5.6. The overhead signs shall be reflectorised with high intensity retro-reflective
sheeting preferably of encapsulated lens type.

14..6 Size, Locations, etc. of Signs

14..6.1. The size of the signs, letters and their placement shall be as specified in the
Contract documents, the signs shall be provided as directed by the Engineer.

14..6.2. In the absence of details or for any missing details in the Contract documents,
the signs shall be provided as directed by the Engineer.

14..7 Installation

14..7.1. The supporting structure and signs shall be fabricated and erected as per
details given in the plans.

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14..7.2. Sign posts, their foundations and sign mounting shall be so constructed as to
hold signs in a proper and permanent position to adequately resist swaying in the wind
or displacement by vandalism.

14..7.3. The work of construction of foundation for sign supports including excavation
and backfill, forms, steel reinforcement, concrete and its placement shall conform to
the relevant Specifications given in these Specifications.

14..7.4. The structures shall be erected with the specified camber and in such a manner
as to prevent excessive stresses, injury and defacement.

14..7.5. Brackets shall be provided for mounting signs of the type to be supported by
the structure. For better visibility, they shall be adjustable to permit mounting the sign
faces at any angle between a truly vertical position and three degree from vertical. This
angle shall be obtained by rotating the front lower edge of the sign forward. All brackets
shall be of a length equal to the heights of the signs being supported.

14..7.6. Before erecting support structures, the bottom of each base pate shall be
protected with an approved material which will adequately prevent any harmful reaction
between the plate and the concrete.

14..7.7. The end supports shall be plumbed by the use of leveling nuts and the space
between the foundation and base plate shall be completely filled with an anti-shrink
grout.

14..7.8. Anchor bolts for sign supports shall be set to proper locations and elevation
with templates and carefully checked after construction of the sign foundation ad
before the concrete has set.

14..7.9. All nuts on aluminium trusses, except those used on the flanges, shall
be tightened only until they are snug this includes the nuts on the anchor bolts. A
thread lubricant shall be used with each aluminium nut.

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14..7.10. All nuts on galvanized steel trusses, with the exception of high strength bolt
connections, shall be tightened only to a snug condition.

14..7.11. Field welding shall not be permitted.

14..7.12. After installation f signs is complete, the sign shall be inspected by the
Engineer. If specular reflection is apparent on any sign, its positioning shall be adjusted
by the Contractor to eliminate or minimize this condition.

14..8 Measurements for Payment

14..8.1. Aluminium or steel overhead sign structure will be measured for payment by
the specific unit (each) complete in place or for each component of the overhead sign
structure as indicated in the bill of quantities and the detailed drawing(s).

14..8.2. Flat sheet aluminium signs with retro-reflective sheeting thereon shall be
measured for payment by the square metre for each thickness, complete in place.

14..9 Rate

14..9.1. The structural steel part of the overhead sign shall be measured in tonnes while
the signboard shall be measured in sq. m. Other items like excavation for foundation
and concrete in foundation t be measured and paid in cu. m. separately. The Contract
unit rate for overhead sign structure shall be payment in full compensation for
furnishing all labour, materials, tools, equipment, excavation, fabrication and
installation and all other incidental costs necessary to complete the work to the
Specifications.

14..9.2. The Contract unit rate for aluminium sheet signs shall include the cost of
making the sign including all materials and fixing the same in position and all other
incidental costs necessary to complete the work to the Specifications.
15.0 ROAD MARKINGS

15.1 General

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The colour, width and layout of road markings 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.

15.2 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.

15.3 Ordinary Road Marking Paint

15.3.1 Ordinary paint used for road marking shall conform to Grade I as per IS: 164.

15.3.2 The road marking shall preferably be laid with appropriate road marking machinery.

15.3.3 Laying thickness of road marking paint shall be as specified by the Engineer.

15.4 Hot Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking

15.4.1 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.

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(iv) Where the compound is to be supplied to cement concrete pavement, a sealing


primer as recommended by the manufacturer, shall be applied to the pavement in
advance of placing of the stripes to ensure proper bonding of the compound. On new
concrete surface any laitance and/or curing compound shall be removed before the
markings are applied.

15.4.2 Thermoplastic Material

15.4.2.1 General:

The thermoplastic material shall be homogeneous composed of aggregate, pigment,


resins and glass reflectorizing beads.

15.4.2.2 Requirements:

(i) Composition: The pigment, beads, and aggregate 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 Table 13-3.

TABLE 13-3. PROPORTIONS OF CONSTITUENTS OF MARKING MATERIAL


(Percentage by weight)

Component White Yellow


Binder 18.0 min. 18.0 min.
Glass Beads 30-40 30-40
Titanium Dioxide 10.0 min. ---
Calcium Carbonate and Inert Filters 42.0 max See
Yellow Pigments --- 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.

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(ii) Properties: The properties of thermoplastic material, when tested in


accordance with ASTM D36/BS-322-(Part I), shall be as below:

(a) Luminance:
White: Daylight luminance at 45 degrees-65 per cent min. as per AASHTO M249

Yellow: Daylight luminance at 45 degrees-45 percent min. as per AASHTO M 249

(b) Drying time: When applied at a temperature specified by the manufacturer


and to the required thickness, the material shall set to bear traffic in not more than 15
minutes.

(c) Skid resistance: not less than 45 as per BS 6044.

(d) Cracking resistance at low temperature: The material shall show no


cracks on application to concrete blocks.

(e) Softening Point: Not more than 25 per cent as per AASHTO M 249.

(f) Yellowness index (for white thermoplastic paint): not more than 0.12 as
per AASHTO M 249

(iii) Storage life: The material shall meet the requirements of these Specifications
for a period of one ear. The thermoplastic material must also melt uniformly with no
evidence of skins or un-melted particles for the one ear storage period. Any material
not meeting the above requirements shall be replaced by the manufacturer /
supplier/Contractor.

(iv) Reflectorisation: Shall be achieved by incorporation of beads, the grading and


other properties of the beads shall be as specified in Clause 15.4.3.

(v) Marking : Each container of the thermoplastic material shall be clearly and
indelibly marked with the following information:

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1. The name, trade mark or other means of identification of manufacturer


2. Batch number
3. Date of manufacture
4. Colour (white or yellow)
5. Maximum application temperature and maximum safe heating temperature.

(vi) Sampling and testing: The thermoplastic material shall be sampled and tested
in accordance with the appropriate ASTM/BS method. The Contractor shall furnish to
the employer a copy of certified test reports from the manufacturers of the
thermoplastic material showing results of all tests specified herein and shall certify
that the material meets all requirements of this Specifications.

15.5 Reflectorising glass beads

15.5.1 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 and Type 2 beads are those which are to be sprayed on
the surface vide Clause 803.6.3.

15.5.2 The glass beads shall be transparent, colourless and free from.

These shall conform to the requirements spelt out in Clause 15.4.3.3.

15.5.3 Specific requirements

A. Gradation: The glass beads shall meet the gradation requirements for the two
types as given in Table 800-4.
TABLE 13-4. GRADATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GLASS BEADS

Sieve size Per cent retained

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Type 1 Type 2
1.18 mm 0 to 3 -
850 micron 5 to 20 0 to 5
600 –do- - 5 to 20
425 –do- 65 to 95 -
300 –do- - 30 to 75
180 –do- 0 to 10 10 to 30
Below 180 micron - 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 or hard lumps and clusters
and shall dispense readily under any conditions suitable for paint striping. They shall
pass the free flow-test.

15.5.4 Test methods: The specific requirements shall be tested with the following
methods:

(i) Free-flow test: Spread 100 grams of beads evenly in a 100 mm diameter glass
dish. Place the dish in a 250 mm inside diameter desiccator which is filled within 25
mm of the top of a desiccator plate with sulphuric acid water solution (specific gravity
1.10). Cover the desiccator and let it stand for 4 hours at 20 to 29 degree C. Remove
sample from desiccator, transfer beads to a pan and inspect for lumps or clusters.
Then pour beads into a clean, dry glass funnel having a 100 mm stem and 6 mm
orifice. If necessary, initiate flow by lightly tapping the funnel. The glass spheres shall
be essentially free of lumps and clusters and shall flow freely through the funnel.

(ii) The requirement of gradation, roundness and refractive index of glass beads
and the amount of glass beads in the compound shall be tested as per BS 6088 and
BS 3262 (Part I).

(iii) The Contractor shall furnish to the Employer a copy of certified test reports from
the manufacturer of glass beads obtained from a reputed laboratory showing results
of all tests specified herein and shall certify that the material meets all requirements

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of this Specification. However, if so required, these tests may be carried out as


directed by the Engineer.

15.5.5 Application properties of thermoplastic material

15.5.6 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.

15.5.7 The material upon heating to application temperatures shall not exude fumes, which
are toxic, obnoxious or injurious to persons or property.

15.5.8 Preparation:

(i) The material shall be melted in accordance with the manufacturer’s 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 manufacturer, and shall on no account be
allowed to exceed the maximum 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) 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.

15.5.9 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.

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(c) After application and proper drying, the stripe shall show no appreciable
deformation or discolouration under traffic and under road temperature upto 60oC.
(d) The marking shall not deteriorate by contract 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 No356 as given in IS:
164.

15.2 Reflectorised Paint

Reflectorised paint, if used, shall conform to the Specification by the manufacturers


and approved by the Engineer. Reflectorising glass beads for reflectorising paints
where used shall conform to the requirement of Clause 803.4.3.

15.6 Application

15.6.1 Marking shall be done by machine. For locations where painting cannot be done by
machine, approved manual methods shall be used with prior approval of the
Engineer. The Contractor shall maintain control over traffic while painting operations
are in progress so as to cause minimum inconvenience to traffic compatible with
protecting the workmen.

15.6.2 The thermoplastic material shall be applied hot either by screeding or extrusion
process. After transfer to the laying apparatus, the material shall be laid at a
temperature within the range specified by the manufacturer for the particular method
of laying being used. The paint shall be applied using a screed or extrusion machine.

15.6.3 The pavement temperature shall not be less than 10oC during application. All
surfaces to be marked shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, grease, oil and all
other foreign matter before application of the paint.

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The material, when formed into traffic stripes, must be readily renewable by placing
an overlay of new material directly over an old line of compatible material. Such new
material shall so bond itself to the old line that no splitting or separation takes place.

Thermoplastic paint shall be applied in intermittent or continuous lines of uniform


thickness of at least 2.5 mm unless specified otherwise. Where arrows or letters are
to be provided, thermoplastic compound may be hand-sprayed. In addition to the
beads included in the material, a further quantity of glass beads of Type 2,
conforming to the above noted Specification shall be sprayed uniformly into a mono-
layer on to the hot paint line in quick succession of the paint spraying operation. The
glass beads shall be applied at the rate of 250 grams per square metre area.

15.6.4 The minimum thickness specified is exclusive of surface applied glass beads. The
method of thickness measurement shall be in accordance with Appendices B and C
of BS – 3262 (Part 3).

15.6.5 The finished lines shall be free from ruggedness on sides and ends and be parallel
to the general alignment of the carriageway. The upper surface of the lines shall be
level, uniform and free from streaks.

15.7 Measurements for Payment

15.7.1 The painted markings shall be measured in sq. metres of actual area marked
(excluding the gaps, if any).

15.7.2 In respect of markings like directional arrows and lettering, etc., the measurement shall
be by numbers.

15.8 Rate

The Contract unit rate for road markings shall be payment in full compensation for
furnishing all labour, materials, tools, equipment, including all incidental costs
necessary for carrying out the work at the site conforming to these Specifications

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complete as per the approved drawing(s) or as directed by the Engineer and all other
incidental costs necessary to complete the work to these Specifications.

16.0 Quality Control

16.1 General

16.1.1 All materials incorporated and all works performed shall be strictly in conformity with
the Specification requirements. All works shall conform to the lines, grades, cross
sections and dimensions shown on the drawings or as approved by the Engineer
subject to the permitted tolerances described hereinafter. The Contractor shall be
fully responsible for the quality of the work in the entire construction within the
Contract. He shall, therefore, have his own independent and adequate set-up for
ensuring the same.

16.1.2 The Contractor shall carry out quality control tests on the materials and work to the
frequency specified. In the absence of clear indications about method and/or
frequency of tests for any item, the approval of the Engineer shall be obtained and he
shall provide necessary co-operation and assistance in obtaining the samples for test
and carrying out the field test as required by the Engineer from time to time. This
may include provision of Labour, attendance, assistance in packing and despatching
and any other assistance considered necessary in connection with the test.

16.1.3 For the work of embankment, Sub-grade and construction of subsequent layer of
same or other material over the finished layer shall be done after obtaining approval
from the Engineer. Similar approval from the Engineer shall be obtained in respect of
all other items of works prior to proceeding with the next stage of construction.

16.1.4 The Contractor shall carry out modification in the procedure of work, if found
necessary, as approved by the Engineer during inspection. Works falling short of
quality shall be rectified by the Contractor as approved by the Engineer.
The Contract rate quoted for various items of works in the Bill of Quantities or the
lumpsum amount tendered shall be deemed to be inclusive of all costs of the quality

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control tests and operations necessary for ensuring quality of the material and work
so as to be in conformity with the specification requirement.

16.2 Permitted Tolerances


a) Horizontal Alignments
Horizontal alignments shall be reckoned with respect to the centre line of the carriage
way as shown on the drawings. The edges of the carriageway as constructed shall
be correct within a tolerance of ±25 mm therefrom. The corresponding tolerance for
edges of the roadway and lower layers of pavement shall be ±40 mm.
b) Longitudinal Profile
The levels of the Sub-grade and different pavement courses as constructed shall not
vary from those calculated with reference to the longitudinal and cross- profile of the
road shown on the drawings or as approved by the Engineer beyond the tolerances
mentioned below:
Sub-grade ±15 mm
Sub-base ±20 mm
Base Course ±15 mm
Wearing Course ±10 mm
Provided, however, that the negative tolerance for wearing course shall not be
permitted in conjunction with the positive tolerance for base course if the thickness of
the former is thereby reduced by more than 6 mm.
c) Surface Regularity
The surface regularity of completed Sub-grade, sub-bases, base courses and
wearing surfaces in the longitudinal and transverse directions shall be within the
tolerances indicated in Table 16.1
The longitudinal profile shall be checked with a 3 metre long straight edge, at the
middle of each traffic lane along a line parallel to the centre line of the road. The
transverse profile shall be checked with a set of three camber boards at intervals of
10 meters.
d) Rectification
Where the surface irregularity of Sub-grade and the various courses fall outside the
specified tolerances, the Contractor shall be liable to rectify these in the manner
described below and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
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Where the surface is high, it shall be trimmed and suitably compacted. Where the
same is low, the deficiency shall be corrected by adding fresh material. The degree
of compaction and the type of material to be used shall conform to the Clauses 1.2
and 1.6
ii) Water Bound Macadam
Where the surface is high or low, the top 75 mm shall be scarified, reshaped with
added material as necessary and re-compacted. The area treated at a place shall not
be less than 5 meters long and 2 meters wide.
iii) Bituminous Constructions
For bituminous construction other than wearing course, where the surface is low, the
deficiency shall be corrected by adding fresh material and re-compacting to
Specifications. Where the surface is high, the full depth of the layer shall be removed
and replaced with fresh material and compacted to Specifications.
For wearing course, where the surface is high or low, the full depth of the layer shall
be removed and replaced with fresh material and compacted to Specifications. In all
cases where the removal and replacement of a bituminous layer is involved, the area
treated shall not be less than 5 meter long and not less than 1 lane wide.
Table 16.1
Permitted Tolerance of Surface Regularity for Sub-grade and
Pavement Courses
Type of Construction
Longitudinal profile with 3 meter Cross profile straight edge

Maximum Maximum number of Maximum


permissible undulations permitted in permissible
undulation any 300 meters length variation from
mm exceeding : mm specified profile
18 12 10 6 under camber
template: mm
Earthen Sub-grade 24 30 - - - 15
Granular/Lime/ 15 - 30 - - 12
Cement/stabilised
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Water Bound 15 - 30 - - 12
Macadam with over
size metal (45-90
mm size)
Water Bound 12 - - 30 - 8
Macadam with
normal size metal
(22.4-53 mm and
45-63 mm size)
Bituminous concrete 8 - - - 10@ 4
Notes:
1. @ These are for machine laid surfaces. If laid manually due to unavoidable reasons,
tolerance up to 50 percent above these values in this column may be permitted at the
discretion of the Engineer. However, this relaxation does not apply to the values of
maximum undulation for longitudinal and cross profiles mentioned in columns 3 and
8 on the Table 161.1.
2. Surface evenness requirements in respect of both the longitudinal and cross profiles
should be simultaneously satisfied.

16.3 Tests

16.3.1 General
For ensuring the requisite quality of construction, the materials and works shall be
subjected to quality control tests, as described hereinafter. The testing frequencies
set forth are the desirable minimum and the Engineer shall have the full authority to
increase the frequencies of tests as he may deem necessary to satisfy himself that
the materials and works comply with the appropriate Specifications.
Test procedures for the various quality control tests are indicated in the respective
Sections of these Specifications or for certain tests within this Section. Where no
specific testing procedure is mentioned, the tests shall be carried out as per the
prevalent accepted engineering practice to the approval of the Engineer.

16.3.2 Tests on Earthwork for Embankment and Sub-grade Construction


a) Borrow material

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1) Sand content [IS: 2720(Part IV)] 1-2 tests per 8000 cu. meters of soil
2) Plasticity Test [IS: 2720(Part V)]
Each type to be tested, 1-2 tests per 8000 cu. meters of soil.
3) Density Test [[IS: 2720(Part VII)].
Each soil type to be tested, 1-2 tests per 8000 cubic meters of soil.
4) Deleterious Content Test [IS: 2720(PartXXVII)]
As and when required by the Engineer.
5) Moisture Content Test [IS: 2720(Part II)]
One test for every 250 cubic meters of soil.
6) CBR Test on materials to be incorporated in the Sub-grade on soaked/ unsoaked
samples [[IS: 2720(part XVI)]
One test for every 3000 m3 at least or closer as and when required by the Engineer.
Compaction control:
Control shall be exercised by taking at least one measurement of density for each
1000 square meters of compacted area, or closer as required to yield the minimum
number of test results for evaluation a day’s work on statistical basis. The
determination of density shall be in accordance with IS: 2720 (part XXVIII).Tests
locations shall be chosen only through random sampling techniques. Control shall
not be based on the result of any one test but on the mean value of a set of 5-10
density determinations. The number of tests in one test in one set of measurements
shall be 5 as long as it is felt that sufficient control over borrow material and the
method of compaction is being exercised. If considerable variations are observed
between individual density results, the minimum number of tests in one set of
measurement shall be increased to 10. The acceptance of work shall be subject to
the condition that the mean dry density equals or exceeds the specified density and
the standard deviation for any set of results is below 0.08 gm/cc.
However, for earthwork in shoulders (earthen) and in top 500 mm portion of the
embankment below the Sub-grade, at least one density measurement shall be taken
for every 50 square meters of the compacted area provided further `that the number
of tests in each set of measurements shall be at least 10. In other respects, the
control shall be similar to that described earlier.

16.3.3 Tests on Sub-bases and Bases


(Excluding bitumen bound bases)

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The tests and their frequencies for the different types of bases and sub-base shall be
as given in Table 16.3. The evaluation of density results for compaction control shall
be on lines similar to those set out in clause 16.2
Table –16.3
Control Tests and Their Frequencies for Sub-Bases and Bases
(Excluding Bitumen Bound Bases)
Sr.No. Types of Test Frequency
Construction
1. Granular sub- Gradation One test per 200 m3
base Atterbergs limit One test per 200 m3
Moisture content prior to One test per 250 m2
compaction One test per 500 m2
Density of compacted layer As required
Deleterious constituents As required
C.B.R
2. Lime/Cement Purity of lime (for lime-soil One test for each
Stabilised stabilization consignment subject to a
minimum of one test per 5
Lime/Cement content tonnes of lime.
Regularly, through
Degree of pulverisation procedural checks.
Periodically as considered
CBR test on a set of 3 necessary.
specimens As required
Moisture content prior to One test per 250 m3.
compaction One test per 500 m2
Density of compacted layer As required
Deleterious constituents
3. Water Bound Aggregate Impact Value One test per 200m3 of
Macadam aggregate
Grading One test per 100 m3 of
aggregate
Flakiness Index One test per 200 m3 of
aggregate
Atterbergs limits of binding One test per 25 m3 of

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Sr.No. Types of Test Frequency


Construction
material. binding material

16.4 Tests on Bituminous Constructions


The tests and their frequencies for the different types of bituminous works shall be as
given in Table 16.4 hereunder.
Table – 16.4
Control Tests and Their Frequency for Bituminous Works
Sr. No Types of Test Frequency
Construction
Prime Coat/Tack Quality of binder As Required
Coat Binder temperature for a At regular close intervals
application
Rate of spread of binder Two tests per day
Seal Quality of binder As required
coat/Surface Aggregate Impact Value One test per 50 m3 of aggregate
Dressing Flakiness Index One test per 50 m3 of aggregate
Stripping value of
aggregates Initially, one set of 8 representative
specimens for each source of supply.
Subsequently when warranted by
Water absorption of changes in the quality of aggregate
aggregates One test per 25 m3 of aggregate
At regular close intervals

One test per 500 m3 of aggregate


Grading of aggregates
Temperature of binder of
application
Rate of spread of
materials
Bituminous Quality of binder As required
Concrete Aggregate impact value, One test per 50-100m3 of aggregate
flakiness index and

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Sr. No Types of Test Frequency


Construction
stripping value of One set of test on individual
aggregates constituents and mixed aggregates
Mix-grading from the dryer for each 100 tonnes of
mix subject to a maximum of two sets
per plant per day.
At regular close interval.

Control of temperature of For each 100 tonnes of mix


binder in boiler, produced, a set of three Marshall
aggregate in the dryer specimens to be prepared and tested
and mix at the time of for stability, flow value density, and
laying and rolling void content, subject to a minimum of
Stability of mix (vide two sets being tested per plant per
ASTM:D-1559) day.
One test for each 100 tonnes of mix
Binder content and subject to a minimum of two tests per
gradation in the mix day per plant.
(Binder content test vide Regular control through checks on
ASTM:D-2172) the weight of mixed material and
Rate of spread of mixed layer thickness.
material One test per 500 m3 area
Density of compacted
layer

F) SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT:

The plant shall be design based on the following parameters:

S.No Description Unit Inlet Outlet

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1 pH - 7-8 6 – 8.5
2 BOD mg/l 300 – 350 10 – 15
3 COD mg/l 600 – 700 < 100
4 TSS mg/l 350 – 400 < 10
5 TDS mg/1 300 - 400 300 - 400
6 7
6 Coliform MPN per 100ml 10 - 10 < 200
7 Oil & Grease mg/l 50 – 100 < 10

Special Civil technical requirements to be noted by BIDDER:


a) All Plain cement concrete works shall be carried out in M15 grade only
b) All Reinforced concrete works shall be carried out in M25 grade (minimum).
c) Reinforcement steel shall be Fe500 (Corrosion Resistant Steel) complying
to IS:1786
d) SUCCESSFUL BIDDER shall furnish the loading data, design calculations
and civil drawings to the OWNER for approval. Civil works shall thus be
executed only after obtaining OWNER final approval on drawings.

ANNEXURE-IV
SCHEDULE OF DEVIATION FROM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

All deviations from the Technical Specification shall be filled in by the BIDDER clause by
clause in this schedule.

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SECTION SPECIFICATION NO. CLAUSE NO. DEVIATION

The BIDDER hereby certifies that the above mentioned are the only deviation from Technical
Specification of Contract.

SIGNATURE

DESIGNATION

COMPANY

ADDRESS

COMPANY SEAL DATE

ANNEXURE-V
SCHEDULE OF DEVIATION FROM GENERALSPECIFICATION

All deviations from the General Specification shall be filled in by the BIDDER clause by clause
in this schedule.

SECTION SPECIFICATION NO. CLAUSE NO. DEVIATION

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The BIDDER hereby certifies that the above mentioned are the only deviation from General
Specofocation of Contract.

SIGNATURE

DESIGNATION

COMPANY

ADDRESS

COMPANY SEAL DATE

ANNEXURE IV
CODES AND STANDARDS APPLICABLE

The lists of codes are indicated in technical specific requirement in Annexure III.

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ANNEXURE V

LIST OF BID DRAWINGS

TITLE DRAWING NO.

1. SITE PLAN OF FIELD HOSTEL BUILDING AT MA-001


MAITHON

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2. CANTEEN AND HOSTEL ROOM (PLAN, MA-002


SECTION AND ELEVATION)
3. GYMNASIUM AND DORMITORY (PLAN, MA-003
SECTION AND ELEVATION)
4. LAYOUT AND DETAILS OF FOUNDATION MA-004
FOR HOSTEL ROOM
5. LAYOUT AND DETAILS OF PLINTH BEAMS MA-005
FOR HOSTEL ROOM
6. LAYOUT AND DETAILS OF ROOF BEAMS MA-006
FOR HOSTEL ROOM
7. STANDARD ELECTRICAL LAYOUT FOR MA-007
HOSTEL ROOM

Note : The above drawing enclosed with this tender document is preliminary in
nature (P). It is intended to give the Bidder a general idea of the site. It may
be noted that these drawings will not be used for construction purpose.

Work shall proceed only, on the basis of “Released for Construction


Drawings (R0), which will be made available to the Contractor after issuing
LOI.

Rev Date Originator Reviewed By Cleared By Approved By


No HOD Signature (HOD)
Mechanical
Civil
Piping &
Layout
C&I
Automation
Electrical

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