QUALITY CONTROL MANUAL

FOR

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

OF

ROADS & BRIDGES

Issued By :

PIDB PUNJAB PWD B&R

CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO. SUBJECT PAGES

1 Background and introduction 1-5

2 Setting up of Field Lab 6-11
3 Salient Features/ Specifications for road work 12-35
4 Salient Parameters for concrete works 36-64
5 Quality control tests and their frequency 65-78
6(a) Quality Assurance Formats (Worksheet and 79-100
Check list performs)
6(b) Check list for various activities 101-120
7 Control of Alignment, level and surface regularity 121-130
8 Guidelines of the Finalization of scope work 131-138
9 Recording of tests results and quality control returns 139-142
 1. BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION

Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB) has prepared an Integrated Infrastructure

Development Plan for various roads in Punjab. The plan envisages a capital expenditure exceeding Rs.
2000.00 crore for rehabilitating and widening of existing road network in the state. Such a massive
capital expenditure is probably being taken for the first time within the State of Punjab to improve the
condition of road network..

PIDB will restrict itself to provide the funds for the construction of road works and will be
involved in broad monitoring of the Projects. The works would be taken up by Public works
Department, Building and Roads Branch. This would help in capacity building of the PWD. The role
of PIDB is similar to a lending agency and in order to have a judicious use of funds PIDB would have
a proper supervision and monitoring system during the execution of the projects. Quality control is an
important requirement of highway construction for ensuring quality and creating able nation assets.
The need for quality control has unchecked in recent times due to a significant increase in traffic
intensities, increase in repitition of axle load and level of service expected by road user. Quality
control leads to improved quality and uniformity, and ensuring a more economical utilization of
materials, also affords a significant reduction in user costs in terms of lower costs of vehicle operation,
transportation and maintenance.

Quality management system invokes commitment, procedures, processes and resources

essential for achieving the quality norms under broad parameters of specification and contract
provisions. It comprises of:

-Quality assurance
-Material Testing
-Quality Control

Quality assurance programme is achieved through use of suitable materials, specification and
execution of work under overall supervision of Technical Committee overseeing the construction
activities starting from setting out of alignments and controlling all construction activities with
meticulous care upto full completion. The contractor is to prepare, plan and program, make
arrangement for plant, machinery, materials and manpower etc. for carrying out different activities
within the stipulated time period as per laid down specifications in a most appropriate workmanship
and bad engineering practices.

‘Material testing’ refers to laboratory tests conducted on all material right from water, soil to
cement and steel which are planned for incorporation in the works to ensure that they satisfy the
standards set in IS/ IRC/ MOST ( MORT & H) specifications. Material testing have two operational
stages:

I Suitability/Exploratory tests and

II Routine test after proper joint sampling before the use of materials/ mix/ product in permanent
work.

‘Quality Control of various activities is done through various field tests including those at plant
site, laying/compaction etc.
The volume gives brief outlines of proposed quality control including brief salient features of
specification for road and concrete work; frequency of tests, checklist performa for start of different
activities, reporting of test results to achieve quality assurance.

1. Provisions for Quality Control in the Contract Agreement of Project:

As per clause 33.2 of the General conditions of Contract agreement, for works, costing more
than Rs. 200 Lacs, it is mandatory

(1) To engage a competent and independent Quality Control Consultant by the Contractor to be
approved by the CE (IP)

(2) To establish a fully equipped laboratory at Site by the Contractor, which shall be managed by
the trained staff by the said Quality Control Consultant.

(3) Contractor shall supply a copy of the agreement entered with the Quality Control Consultant to
the CE (IP) and generally the fee for Quality Control consultant should be between 0.5 to 1%
of the Contract value.

(4) The payment to the Quality Control Consultant shall be released by the CE (IP) as per
agreement and such payments shall be recoverable from the Contractor out of running
payments.

(5) Running payments are subject to the production and attachments of Quality Control reports,
tests and checks conducted by Quality Control Consultant.

(6) The execution of work by the contractor shall also be subject to surprise, random tests and
checks by the Project Engineer / his representative & other higher authorities.

(7) In case of failure of Contractor to ensure Quality assurance on part or whole of the work, the
CE (IP) is empowered to select and engage other consultant deemed fit or Quality Control Lab.
of PWD (B&R) for such works.

The costs incurred for such alternative shall be recoverable from Contractor and will be
chargeable to work.

1.1. Construction materials:

For major construction materials “choice of brands’ have been given to Contractor for use
at Site, namely:-

 Cement: VIKRAM; Sri or JK Brand (43 Grade Cement)

 Reinforcing steel bars: TMT/TOR steel Bars of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam;

 TISCO or SAIL

 Structural steel: Sail, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam, TISCO or SAIL.

 Bitumen of specified grade: From approved Source of Govt. of India.

 Emulsions of specified Grade: From approved source of Govt. of India.

 Aggregates Only from approved Quarries conforming to

grading for various items and meeting other
. requirements laid down in MOST (MORT&H)
Specification for Road & Bridge work (up to date)

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS:-

The work shall be carried out as per specifications detailed in “MOST / MORT & H
specifications of Road & Bridge works” (up to date) duly supplemented with “IRC
Guidelines” and relevant provision of AASHO/ ASTM standards as and where required.
Nomelclature of each item has been broadly laid down in Bill of Quantities of work,
however in case of any variation/ discrepancy the relevant provision of above specified
standards shall have precedent.

1.3 Appointment of Quality Control Consultants

Quality control Consultants shall have a minimum experience of 5 years of conducting

and exercising quality control on major road and bridge works; maintains a fully
equipped and modem laboratory and must have previous experience of being consultant
on major road and bridge projects of MOST/MORT&H and State Govt.

The contractor shall submit complete Bio Data of ‘Quality Control Consultant” with
necessary documents and performance certificates from the authority for whom worked
previously for approval of the Chief Engineer (IP).

Necessary information on selection of Quality Control Consultant shall be furnished in

the following format.

1. Name and style of the Consultant firm.

2. Registration, if any.

3. Approval, if any form the recognized institutions such as MOST(MORT&H), Pb.

PWD; B&R; IRC; World Bank; Asian Development Bank/CRRL.

4. Yearly turnover

5. Projects handled in the last 5 years ( with copies of the agreements and performance
certificate from authority for such consultances).

6. Address and Details of Laboratory facilities available with consultant firm. ( List to
be attached of equipment).
 7. Details of staff: including names, their qualifications and experience as employed in
Main laboratory of consultant/laboratories established at completed projects.

8. Details of staff proposed to be employed at Project laboratory including their names,

experience and qualification.

2. SETTING UP OF FIELD LAB

2.1
14’/16’

w
3 - 6”

AGG. AGG/SOIL
TESTING GARDING
MACHINE AREA

COMP.
TETING 3’ – 0
MACHINE 20’/25’
SHELF
TABLES & AT
CHAIRS 2'- 6”
LEVEL

WATER
TANK

MARSHAL
D
STABILITY
3”- 0”
MACHINE FOR
JOB MIX FORMULA

3’- 6”

A suitable plan of (14’*20’) to (16’*25’) size field lab has been evolved. For accommodating necessary
equipments, testing areas and Seating arrangements of Trained Staff. Any suitable size in these Limits be
adopted for setting up field lab at site.
 TRAINED STAFF/ITS EXPERIENCE

2.2 Field laboratory shall be manned by following Trained Staff;

Minimum Experience

1. LAB attendants 2 Nos. 2 years

2. LAB Assistant 1 No. 2 years

3. Research Assistants 1 No. 5 years

4. Engineer Incharge Lab. 1 No. Const. Experience of 5 years

List of equipments required in laboratory is appended as Annexure 2.3

2.3 LIST OF EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED IN SITE LABORATORY

2.3.1 General

S.No. Description of Equipment No.

i) Oven- Electrically operated, thermostatically controlled, range upto200ºC 1

(sensitivity 1ºC).

ii) Platform balance(300 kg capacity) 1

iii) Balance (20 kg capacity)- Self indicating type. 1
iv) Electronic Balance; 0.6 kg capacity accuracy 0.1 gm; & 5 Kg. With accuracy 1 each
0.5gm;
v) Water bath- Electrically operated and thermostatically controlled with adjustable
shelves, sensitivity 1ºC.
vi) Thermometers:

Mercury-in –glass thermometer ( range 0ºC to 250ºC). 3

Mercury-in-glass thermometer ( range 0ºC to 40ºC). 3
Mercury in steel thermometer with 30 cm stem ( range upto 5
300ºC
vii) Gas Cylinder Burner. 1
viii) Glasswares, spatulas, wire gauzes, steel scales, measuring
Tape, casseroles, karahis, enamelled trays of assorted sizes,
Pestle-mortar, porcelain dishes, gunny bags, plastic bags,
Chemicals, digging tools like pickaxes, shovels, etc.
ix) Set of IS sieves with lid and pan for road works 2 sets
Coarse Aggregate
450 mm diameter sieves
125,90,75,63,53,45,37,.5,31,26.5,22.4,19,16.5,13.2,
11.2,9.5,6.7,5.6, and 4.75 mm.
 Fine Aggregate
200 mm diameter sieves
4.75mm,2.36,2.0,1.18,710u,600u,425u,355u,300u, 2 sets
180u,150u,90u and 75u.
For Cement Concrete Work
Coarse Aggregate
80mm,63mm,56mm,40mm,25mm,20mm,16mm,12.5mm, 2 sets
10mm and 4.75mm,2.36mm.

x) Water testing kit

xi) First aid box
xii) Physical Balance

2.3.2 For soils and aggregates

S. No. Description of Equipment No.

i) Riffle Sample Divider. For Soils & Aggregates 2
ii) Atterberg Limits (liquid and plastic limits) determination 2
Apparatus
iii) Compaction Test Equipment 4.89 kg rammers ( Heavy 6
Compactive efforts)
iv) Density by sand replacement method- Apparatus both Small & Big size. 2

v) Speedy Moisture Meter complete with chemicals 1

vi) Core cutter apparatus 10 cm dia, 10/15 cm height, complete 1
With doly, rammer etc.
vii) Aggregate Impact Value Test aaaaratus 1
viii) Flakiness and Elongation Test Gauges 1
ix) Standard measures of 30, 15 and 3 liters capacity along with 1
Standard tamping rod
x) CBR Testing machine with accessories and CBR moulds & CBR core cutter. 1
As per IS2720-Part-XVI.
xi) Field CBR test equipment as approved by CRRI 1

2.3.3 For bitumen and bituminous mixes

S. No. Description of Equipment No.

i) Penertrometer automatic type adjustable weighing arrangements & needles as 1

per ISI1203-1958.
ii) Riffle box-small size
iii) Centrifuge type bitumen extractor, electric operated, 1
Complete with petrol/commercial benzene
iv) Marshall stability test apparatus, complete with all 1
Accessories as per ASTM-1559-62.
v) Field density sand replacement apparatus with cutting tray, 3
Chisel, hammer and standard sand.
vi) 3 m straight edge Section 4”*13/4” 3
vii) Camber Templates 3
viii) Core cutting machine with 10 cm dia diamond cutting edge 1
ix) Vacuum pump and 3 specific gravity bottles 1
x) Ductility Test apparatus for Bitumen 1
xi) Laboratory mixture for Bitumen mixes of 0.02 cum capacity 1
Electricity operated fitted with heating jacket.
xii) Test trays for checking Primer/ Tack coats. 5
xiii) Hubbard- field stability test apparatus complete

2.3.4 For cement and cement concrete

S.No. Description of Equipment No.

i) Vicat Needle apparatus for testing setting times with plungers 1
ii) Slump testing apparatus 4
iii) Compression and Flexural strength testing machine of 200 1
Tonne capacity with additional dial for flexural testing
iv) Table vibrator as per IS2514-1963 1
v) Air permeability apparatus 2
vi) Vibrating hammer for vibrating dry mix as for Dry Lean 1
Cement concrete sub-base
vii) Concrete mixer power driven of 1 cft capacity 1
viii) Concrete mould 15*15*15 cm 24
ix) Mould for testing compressive strength of cement 10*10*10 cm 12 Nos.
x) Specific gravity balance & specific gravity Buckets as per IS-2386 2
-Part-III.
xi) Diamond core cutting machine 1

2.3.5 Miscellaneous

i) Roughometer (automatically) 1
ii) Profilograph for checking pavement unevenness 1

2.3.6 Laboratory at reach plant site shall be set up as per requirements with appropriate
apparatus from above list which may be supplemented as per relevant I.S. code / IRC
Guidelines /MOST specification for road and bridge works/ AASHO and ASTM
standards.

2.4 TESTING KIT FOR SITE VISITS

1. Mason Thread
2. Plumb Bob
3. Aluminium heavy weight channel ‘6-0 straight edge
4. Vernier caliper
5. Spherometer
6. Road Market
 7. Metallic Tape-30M.
8. Steel Tape-3M.
9. 25*40 cm internal size steel frame with Angle iron straight edge on inner side.
10. Kassi
11. Hammer
12. Chiesels
13. Spatula
14. Trowel

3. SALIENT FEATURES/
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD
WORK

SALIENT FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS FOR

ROAD WORK

3.0 The road work shall be executed in accordance with MOST / MORT&H.
Specifications for Road & Bridge works ( revision upto date) duly supplemented with
AASHO/ASTM standards as and where required. The important parameters for the
various items of work are briefed here in after. It is mandatory to achieve the laid down
parameters duly supported with field tests.

3.1 Parameters of specifications at a Glance

3.1 PARAMETERS OF IMPORTANT SPECIFICATIONS

Sr. Brief Releva Bit Nom Grading Require Compaction Min. Re

No Specifi nt um inal Range ment of Density ma
. cation MOST en Size job mix rks
Clause Co of Grade formula Thick-
nte Agg. Grade Type
nt I Ness of of
Ra II Layer Roller
ng
e
1. GRAN 401 I.s. Sieve OMC Upto 98% of Max. Dry W
ULAR (Table - - Passings Verses Smooth Density he
SUB 400-1) 75mm Max. 100mm n
BASE 100% - Dry wheel GDI GDII Dir
(Close 53mm 80- Density thick ed CBR Min Min ect
Grade 100% & Above roller 30 25 ed
d) 26.5mm 100% CBR 100 (Wt 80 Str
 GSB 70-100% PI Max Max en
9.5mm 55-90% thick to to 6 6 gth
50-80% 100 sha
4.75mm 35-65% 225mm KN ll
40-65% Max. be
2.3mm 25-55% Vibratory Ver
30-50% roller ifie
0.425mm 20-40% d
15-25% by
0.075mm 10-25% CB
3-10% R/
3-10% oth
er
Tes
ts
in
La
bor
ato
ry
2. WET 406 53mm 100% OMC Upto Smoo 98% of Max Dry
MIX (Trade - - 45mm 95-100% Verses 100mm th Density
MAC 400- 26.5mm - Max. wheel
ADA 10, 22.4mm 60-80% Dry ed
M 400- 11.2mm 40-60% Density Roller
WMM 11) 4.75mm 25-40%
2.36mm 15-30%
600mm 8-22% 100 to Vibra PI= Not more
75mm 0-8% 200mm tory Than 6
Roller

Sr. Brief Relevant Bitu- Nominal Grading Range Requ Compaction Min.Fr Rem
No Specifi- MOST men Size of Grade Grade ireme Thick Type ndity arks
. cation Clause Cont- Agg. IS 1 11 nt of Ness of of
ent Sieve Passings job Layer Roller
Range mix
form
ula
3. STRESS 522 Modifi
ABSOR Table ed
BING 500-47 Binder
MEMB (SBS)
RANE
Crack
preventi
on
course
(a) Hair (Single 8-10 0.10m3 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
cracks coat) Kg per of
and 10m2 5.6mm
maps area chips
 cracks
upto
3mm
width N.A
(b) Map (Single 10- 0.11m3 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
crack ir coat) 12kg of
alligator per 5.6mm
cracks 10m2 chips
3mm to area N.A
6mm.
© All Single 10- 0.10m3 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
types of coat as 12kg of
cracks inter per 11.2mm
above layer 10m2 chips
6mm area
width
4. BITUMI 504 3.3% 19mm 26.5mm 100% Opti Initial rolling 95%
NOUS to crushed mum With 80 to 100 of
MACA 3.5% aggregat 19 90-100% Bind KN smooth Max
DAM by e 13.2 56-88% er Wheeled roller. Densit
weight 4.75 16-36% Cont y as
of 2.36 4-19% ent Intermediate per job
B.M Table total 0.3 2-10% Verse Rolling with mix
(50- 500-3, mix. 0.075 0-8% s Vibrating formul
75MM 500-4 Max. Roller a
Thick Dens Or
layer) ity R-15T
Pneumatic
Roller
5. MIXED 19K Quantity 13.2mm 100% Not 80-100kn Note
SEAL g/10m2 Of 11.2 88-100% requi smooth :-
SURFA aggregat 5.6 31-52% red, wheeled roller For
CING e 2.8 5-25% ratio Minim undu
(TYPE- 512 0.27 0.090 0-5% of um latio
B) cum mm C.A 2gm/C ns
For per 10m2 &F.A ase upto
removal (Table are to Comp 25m
of 500-26) be uters m
undulati fixed ( It M.S
ons & for will S is
Profile achie cover to be
Correcte ving min Ado
d of desir 24.44 pted.
Blackto ed m2 For
p gradi Area) Corr
surface. ng ectio
n of
more
than
25m
m
 Thic
knes
s,
BM
is to
be
follo
wed.
6. DENSE 507 Min. 25mm 37.5mm 100% Opti Intially with 8- 98%of Fille
BITUMI (table 4.5% 26.5 90-100% mum 10 T smooth design r is
NOUS 500-8, by 19 71-95% Bitu wheeled roller ed to be
MACA 500-9, wt. Of 13.2 56-80% men densit used
DAM 500-10, total 9.5 --- conte y 43
DBM 500-10, Mix 4.75 38-54% nts grad
(50- 500-11, 2.36 28-42% V/s e
75mm 500-12) 1.18 ---- Dens Intermediate ceme
thick 0.60 ----- ity Rolling with nt of
layer) 0.30 7-21% subje Vibratory roller Vikr
0.15 --- ct to am,
0.075 2-8% Min Or Sri
stabil or
ity=9 12-15 T JK
KN pneumatic bran
Flow tyred roller. d.
=2-
4mm
Voids
=3-
6%
7. SEMI 19mm 100 100% Opti Initial with 8- 98% Fille
DENSE 13.2 90-100% 90 mum 10 T smooth of r is
BITUMI 9.5 70-90% - Bitu wheeled roller Design to be
NOUS 4.75 35-51%100% men ed used
CONCR 2.36 24-39% 35- conte Densit 43
ETE 1.18 15-30% 51% nt v/s Intermediate y grad
SDBC 508 Min 13mm 0.6 - 24-39% Dens With vibratory e
(table 4.5% 0.3 9-19% 15-30% ity Roller ceme
For 35- 500-14, of 0.15 - - nt of
40mm 500-15, total 0.75 3-8% 9-19% Min. Or vikra
Layer 500-16) mix stabil 12-15 T m,
thicknes ity=8 pneumatic sri or
s -- .2 tyred roller JK
grading- 3-8% KN bran
I Flow d.
=2-
4mm
10mm Voids
For 25- Min.5. =3-
30mm 0% of 5%
Layer Total
thicknes Mix.
 s
grading- i
II
8 BITUMI 509 5% to 13mm 19mm 100% Opti Initial with 8- 98% Fille
NOUS 7% by 13.2 79-100% mum 10T smooth of r is
CONCR wt. Of 9.5 70-88% Bitu wheeled roller design to be
ETE total 4.75 53-71% men ed used
Mix. 2.36 42-58% conte densit 43
Layer (Table 1.18 34-48% nt Intermediate y grad
Thickne 500-17, 0.60 26-38% V/s with vibratory e
ss 30-45 500-18, 0.30 18-28% Dens roller Cem
min.9 500-19) 0.15 12-20% ity ent
(Gradin 0.075 4-10% Subje Or of
g-2) ct to 12-15 T Vikr
Min. Pneumatic am
Stabi tyred roller Sri
lity= JK
9 Bran
KN. d.

Flow
=2-
4mm
Air
Voids
=3-
6%
9. PRIME 502 7.50K ---- ---- --- -
R ( Table g.10m2 Bitum
(M
COAT 500-1) en
emulsi
C/SC)
on
compl
ying
with
IS-
8887--
-
10. TACK 503 2.5 -- - - -do-
COAT Kg
(Table Per
500-2) 10m 2
(RC)

CONCR --- 40 100 Nomi --------------- Four Grad

ETE 20mm 20 59-67% nal consec ing
-10 56-44% Mix utive curv
For Pb. 4.75 32-40% 1:11/ sample e of
culverts PWD 2.36 25-31% 2 is s Av. aggr
& Small Specific 1.18 17-24% to be Streng egate
bridge. ation 600u 12-17% used th shou
 300u 7-11% should ld
M-20 150u 0-2% be fall
concrete 20Mpa betw
+2Mp een
a stand
where ard
as gradi
Indivi ng
dual curv
Sampl e II
es of 3 &
Mould III.
s AV. The
Streng desig
th ned
May curv
be e
20 shou
Mpa ld
+MPa not
cut
or
Inter
ming
le
with
stand
ard
curv
es.
DESIG
N MIX
CONCR
ETE Mixes
are to be
M- designed
25,M30, for
M35 & required
M40 slump &
Concret to be got
es approve
d on the
basis of
Trial
Mixes
strength
of 7/28
Days.
Plasticiz
ers, if
required,
 are to be
used of
make:
FOSRO
C/
ASIAN /
LABS.

3.2 BRIEF GIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION

3.2.1 EARTHWORK

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 305)

 The material to be used in embankments, subgrades, earthen shoulders and miscellaneous

backfills shall be soil, moorum, gravel, a mixture of these free from logs, stumps, roots,
rubbish, and any other ingredient likely to deteriorate or affect the stability of
embankment/subgrade.

 The selection material shall be made after conducting necessary soil surveys and laboratory
investigation as set out in IRC 36-1970. Only approved materials shall be utilized. Borrow
material for subgrade shall have designed CBR and other physical requirement.

 To obtain asequate compaction, the embankment shall be constructed in uniform layers.

Successive layers of embankment shall not be placed until the layer under construction has
been thoroughly compacted to satisfy the specified requirement.

 The moisture content of each layer of soil at the time of compaction should be optimum
moisture content subject to permitted tolerance. (normally +1 percent to –2 percent).
 After the moisture content has been adjusted, the soil shall be processed by means of grades,
harrows rotary mixer unless the layer is uniformly met. Clods or hard lumps shall be broken to
minimum size but in no case more than 75mm.

Compaction shall be done with vibratory roller of 80-100 KN static weight with plain or pad foot
drum or heavy pneumatic tyre roller of 15-30 tonne weight having tyre pressure of at least
7Kg./cm2
The general process of compaction consists of giving two passes without vibration followed by
three or four passes with vibration are thereafter one or two static pass to achieve requires
compaction. The maximum thickness of layer will be limited to 200mm (compacted). The speed of
the roller should be maintained at 60 metre/minute.
 When the compaction is complete and surface appears perfectly in order and there are no
sign of moving /bulging/springing/yielding under roller wheel and level/line/grade is in
order, the quality shall be tested or compaction ( as per table) and moisture content.

Type of work Relative compaction as percentage of

Maximum. Laboratory dry density as per
 I.S. 2720 (part 8)
(1) Subgrade and earthen Not less than 97.
Shoulders

(2) Embankment Not less than 95.

 In case of failure under compaction, the bed will be considered for

(i) Further rolling with slight water sprinkling.

(ii) Furrowing/ harrowing the top layer and rolling with sprinkling of water.
(iii) Removing the soil in soft area and replacing with approved quality and
recomposing the same.

After finally completing the process, the compaction tests shall be done.

 After full compaction and when surface is found in perfect order, the surface shall be tested
for compaction and surface irregularity to be within below noted limits (MOST clause
903).

(a) Compaction Control Density test by Sand Replacement”

(I.S. 2720 ( part 28).

(b) Moisture Content. As per I.S. 2720 ( Part-2)

(c) Tolerance in surface layer (+) 20mm and (-)25mm

 Subgrade should be compacted with due attention and care to achieve laboratory CBR
values determined on undisturbed samples cut from compacted subgrade in CBR mould
fitted with cutting shoe or on remoulded samples, compacted to the field density at the field
moisture content.

3.2.2 GRANULAR SUB BASE

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 401)

Work shall consist of laying & compacting well graded materials on prepared sub grade
in accordance with in requirements of MOST clause 401. The material shall be laid in are or more
layers as required.

 The material shall be spread with the help of a motor grader with hydraulic control to
required slope, grade and line.
  The sub base material shall consists of natural sand, moorum, gravel, crushed stone or
combination thereof, depending upon the grading required free from organic and
deleterious material.

 The mixing shall be done mechanically.

 Moisture content of the loose material shall be checked in accordance with IS:2720 (Part2)
and suitably adjusted. The moisture content at the time of compaction shall be within 1
percent above to 2 percent below the optimum moisture content.

 Rolling may be done with the help of a smooth wheeled roller of 80 to 100 KN weight if
the thickness of compacted layer does not exceed 100mm. For a compacted single layer
upto 225mm a vibratory roller of minimum 80 to 100 KN static weight with plain drum or
pad foot drum or heavy pneumatic tyred roller of minimum 200 to 300 KN weight having a
minimum tyre pressure of 0.7 MN/m2. Rolling shall commence at the lower edge and
proceed towards the upper edge longitudinally for portions having uni-directional 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 less than one third of the track made in the
proceeding pass. The speed of the roller shall not exceed 5 Km per hour.

 Rolling shall be continued till the density achieved is at least 98 percent of the maximum
dry density determined as per IS:2720 (Part8).

 The surface on compaction shall be well closed, free from movement under compaction
equipment and from compaction panes ridges, cracks or loose material. All loose,
segregated or otherwise defective areas shall be made bad to the full thickness of layer and
recompacted.

 The finished surface shall be checked for line, level and regularity.

(i) Compaction Specified compaction will One test per 500m2 as

be 98% of maxm. Dry density per IS: 2720 (Part28)
determined in lab as per density tests.
IS:2720 (Part 8)
(ii) Moisture content As per I.S: 2720(Part2) One test per 200m2

(iii) Tolerance in surface (+)10mm MOST Table 900-1

level (-)20mm (Clause 900-3)

3.2.3 WET MIX MACADAM

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 406)

 The work shall consist of laying and compacting clean, crushed, graded aggregate and
granular, premixed with water, to a dense mass on a prepared sub granular base in one or more
layers to necessary lines, grades and sections. The thickness of single compacted layer shall not
be less than 75mm. The thickness to be laid with compacting equipment shall be got approved
from the Engineer.

 Arrangement shall be made to the lateral confinement of wet mix by laying materials in
adjoining shoulders along with that of wet mix macadam layer.
 Wet mix macadam shall be prepared in an approval mixing plant having provision for
controlled addition of water and forced/positive mixing arrangement like pugmill or
type mixer of concrete batching plant.
 Water shall be added with due allowance for evaporation losses. The mixed material
should be uniformly wet and no segregation should be permitted.
 The aggregated mix shall be spread uniformly and evenly by a paver finisher or motor
grade with hydraulic control capable of spreading the material uniformly all over the
surface. The surface shall be carefully checked with templates.
 The rolling shall be done by a smooth wheel roller of 80 to 100 KN weight if the
thickness of single compacted layer does not exceed 100mm. For a compacted single
layer upto 200mm, the compaction shall be done with the help of vibratory roller of
minimum static weight of 80 to 100KN or equivalent capacity roller. The speed of the
roller shall not exceed 5 Km./ hour.

Rolling shall commence from the lower edge and progress gradually towards the upper
edge in portion having unidirectional cross fall/super elevation.

For portion with camber rolling should begin at the edge with the roller running for
ward 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.
 Rolling should progress parallel to the centre line of the road, uniformly overlapping
each proceeding track by at least one third width.
 If irregularities develop during rolling which exceed 12mm when tested with a 3m
straight edge, the surface would be loosened and premixed material added or removed
as required before rolling again.
 Rolling should be continued till the density achieved is at least 98 percent of the
maximum dry density for the material.
 The finished surface shall be well closed, from movement under compaction equipment
etc.
 After final compaction, the road shall b allowed to dry for 24 hours. 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.
 The surface finish shall conform to relevant requirements of Chapter-7.
 Inspection of mix, moisture, segregation will remain regular surveillance and any
suspicious, material will not be allowed to be carried to paver site. Weight of mix of
every tipper, time of mix delivery will be maintained and daily to be retained.

 The following tests shall be made for acceptance:

(i) Compaction Specified compaction will be One test per 500m2

98% mexm. Dry density as per IS:2720(Part28)
 determined in lab as per consisting of 10 density
I.S 2720 (Part 8) tests.
(ii) Aggregate impact Maximum 30% IS:2386 One test per 200m3
value (Part 4) of aggregate
One test per 1003 of
(iii) Grading As specified aggregate
One test per 1003 of
iv) Flakiness and Maximum 30% aggregate.
elongation test IS: 2386 (Part1)

v) Atterberg limit P.I >6 -do-

vi) Tolerance (+) 10mm (-) 10mm As per Table 900-1 clause
900.3

3.2.4 PRIME COAT OVER WMM

(MOST SPECIFICATIONS CLAUSE 502)

The work shall consists of application of single coat of low viscosity liquid bituminous material to a
porous granular surface preparatory to bituminous treatment.

 The primer shall be bitumen Emulsion MC/SC grade complying with I.S. 8887 pf type and
Grade as specified or as directed by the Engineer.

 The bituminous primer shall not be applied on a wet surface or during dust storm or under the
weather is foggy, rainy, windy, or unless the temperature in shade is less than 10C.
 The primer distributor shall be pneumatic tyred self-propelled or towed pressure sprayer
equipped for spraying the material uniformly at specified rate and temperature.
 The surface to be primed shall be swept clean, free from dust and shall be shaped to specified
line, grade and section. It shall be free from any irregularities and segregated materials.
 The surface shall be allowed to cure for 24 hours following the application of primer and no
traffic shall be allowed during curing period.
 Test to be carried during application of primer coat includes.

(i) Quality of Binder Two samples per lot subject to approval of Engineer.
(ii) Binder temperature At regular closer intervals.
For application.

(iii) Rate of spread of binder Two tests/day.

(iv)Tray Test For control of rate of spread of Bitumen with
metal tray of 20cm*20cm.

3.2.5 TACK COAT

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 503)

It shall consist of application of a single coat of less viscosity liquid bituminous material to an existing
bituminous road surface to preparatory to superimposition of a bituminous mix.
 The binder shall be Bitumen Emulsion (RC grade) complying I.S. 8887 of type and grade as
Specified or directed by Engineer. The rate of application shall be as per contract and normal
range of spraying temperature for Bitumen Emulsion shall be 20ºc to 700 C.

 The binder distributor shall be pneumatic tyred self-propelled or towed pressure sprayer
equipped for spraying the binder uniformly at specified rate and temperature.
 The surface shall be cleaned of dust and any extraneous material before application of binder.
It shall be left to cure until all the volatiles have evaporated before any subsequent construction
is started. No plant or vehicles shall be allowed on the tack coat other than those essential for
the construction.
 Test to be conducted during application of tack coat shall include.

(i) Quality of Binder Two samples per lot subject to approval of Engineer.
(ii) Binder temperature for At regular closer intervals
application.
(iii) Rate of spread of Bitumen Two tests/day
(iv)Tray Test For control of rate of spread of Bitumen.

3.2.6 BITUMINOUS MACADAM

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 504)

The work shall consist of construction in a single course having 50mm to 75mm thickness of
compacted crushed aggregates premixed with bituminous binder on a previously prepared
base.

 Proposal for Mix Design of BM will be submitted by Contractor one month before intended
date of start along with samples of different size of aggregates, bitumen and fillers.
Alternatives proposal with different gradations, without filler and different proportion of
bitumen will be made trial mixes till satisfactory results are established and final mix design
will be approved. Engineer shall have the right to take for fresh trial with needed modification
during the execution of work.
 The bituminous macadam construction shall not normally be carried out when the atmospheric
temperature in shade is less than 100 C or when the underlying course is damp and wet.
 Bituminous macadam shall be prepared in a computerised Hot Mix Plant which shall have
essential features as laid down is MORT & H specification /contract specification. All the
equipment, like Hot Mix-Plant, Paver, Rollers, tandom roller shall be checked for their work
worthiness daily.
 Binder and aggregate temperature shall be consistent with proper mixing and laying of the mix.
The temperature of mix at the time of laying shall be in range of 1200 C to 1600 C.
  Initial rolling shall be done with 80-100 KN static weight Smooth wheel roller followed by
intermediate rolling with vibratory roller of 80-100 KN static weight or pneumatic tyred roller
of 150-250 KN weight. Final rolling shall be done with 60-80 KN tandom roller with vibratory
system switched off. The rolling shall be continued till entire surface has been rolled to 95
percent of average laboratory density and rolling operation shall be completed in every respect
before temperature of mix falls below 1000 C.
 Longitudinal joints and edges shall be constructed true to the delineatory line parallel to centre
line of road and all joints shall be cut vertical to the full thickness. Longitudinal and transverse
joints shall be offset by at least 250mm from those in the lower courses and the joint on the
top-most layer shall not be allowed to fall within the wheel path. All transverse joints shall be
cut vertically to the full thickness of the previously laid mix with asphalt cutter/ pavement
breaker and surface painted with hot bitumen before placing fresh material.

TESTS AT PLANT SITE

The following tests at plant site are to be conducted daily at plant site lab. and results follow the same
or next day.

(i) Binder content and One test for 400 ton of Mix
gradation test. (Minimum two tests / day / plant)

(ii) Stability of Mix One test for 400 ton mix for
Marshal stability, flow, density void.
Three specimens to form one test
(Minimum two Tests / day / Plant)
(iii) Aggregate Impact value One test per 50m3 of aggregate.

(iv) Flakiness and elongation index One test per 503 of aggregate.

(v) Strippling value of aggregate Initially one set of 3 specimens

for each source.

DAILY ROUTINE TESTS

 Only approved material shall be used and same shall be checked before being fed in.
 Temperature of mixed aggregate, bitumen and mix shall be checked at plant site from the first
load.
 Sample for bitumen extraction and preparation of Marshall mould will be taken from second
tipper for adjustment of plant. If the result of extraction is much beyond limit, repeat test
should be taken immediately to affirm the accuracy.
 Points to be attached to regularly in day’s work and result of checking duly recorded:
- Temperature of Bitumen in tank ( two hourly)
- Temperature of aggregate in drier ( four hourly)
- Discharge temperature of Mix ( every tipper wise)
- Discharge time and dispatch of mix ( every tipper wise)
- General appearance of mix specially with regard to coating, segregation and
appearance( every tipper wise)
- Check up slip should be given to every tipper. ( Tipper carrying mix dispatched
should not be entertained without check slip)
OTHER PRECAUTIONS

 Mix temperature exceeding 1700 C will rejected at Plant site.

 Mix temperature coming down 300 C at plant site be looked into for immediate correction.
 Mix having bitumen content more or less than 0.3% from job mix percentage will be reviewed

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL TESTS

(a)(i) stability of mix and flow Minimum 840Kg For each 400 ton one test
(average of three mould three speciments
prepared out of one mix) Minimum two test per plant /day

(ii) Flow 2 to 4mm -do-

(b) Binder content As per mix design One test for each 400 ton
and gradation per cent. Subject to minimum of two tests/
plant/ day.

© Mix grading As per mix design One set of tests on individual

(d) Aggregate Impact Value
(e) Flakiness Index and
Elongation of aggregate.
and mixed aggregate from drier
for each 400 ton subject to minimum two t
-est per plant/ day.
>30 One test per 503 of aggregate.
(I.S.2386 (Part-4)
>30 ---do--
(I.S.2386 (Part-I)

(f) Stripping value Maximum retained Initially one set of 3 specimen

coating 95% from each source subsequently
when warranted.

(g) Density of compacted 98% of Lab (i)One test per 250m2

layer density (ii)10% of density test shall be
done on edges.

(h) Surface level and MOST clause 901 Tests shall be done as per
surface regularity. Table 900-1 and 900-2.

3.2.6 SEMI DENSE BITUMENOUS CONCRETE

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 508)

The work shall consist of construction in single layer 25 to 40mm thickness of compacted
aggregates premixed with bituminous binder on a previously prepared bituminous surface.

 Proposal for Mix design of semi dense bituminous concrete shall be submitted by
contractor as detailed in para 3.2.6 with grading of mixed aggregates conforming to
“Grading 1” of table 500-15 of MOST specification with minimum bitumen content of
 4.5% by mass of total mix of specified grade with additional requirement of “Polished
stone value” of minimum 55” where the aggregates fail to meet the requirement of
water sensitivity in Table 500-14 then 2 percent of total weight of aggregate, of cement
shall be added without additional cost.
 Other details as laid in para 3.2.6 shall be applicable. The newly laid surface shall not
be opened to traffic for at least 24 hours after laying and completion of compaction.

Quality control tests shall include:

(a) Stone Polishing Value As required.

(b) Rate of spread of mixed material Regular checks on the weight of mixed
material and layer thickness.

© Density of compacted layer One test for 250m2 area.

(d) Water sensitivity of mix

3.2.7 DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 507)

The work shall consist of construction in a single or multiple layer with single layer thickness
varying from 50 mm to 100mm of combined aggregates and filler premixed with bituminous binder
lain in a previously lain in a previously prepared bituminous surface.

 Proposal for Mix design of dense bituminous concrete shall be submitted by the contractor as
detailed in para 3.3.6 before with grading of combined aggregate confirming to grading 2 of
table 500-10 having filler in the form of cement as approved by the Engineer with grading
conforming to requirement laid in table 500-9 and minimum bitumen cement of 4.5% by mass
of total mix of specified grade as approved by Engineer. The Mix design shall meet the below
noted requirement(Table 500-11)

Requirement for Dense Graded Bituminous Macadam.

Minimum Stability at 600 C 9.0Kn

Minimum flow 2.0mm
Maximum flow 4.0mm
Compaction level ( No. of blows) 75 blows on each of the two
Faces of the specimen.

Percent air voids 3-6

Percent voids in mineral aggregates 10 to 12
Percent voids filled with Bitumen 65-75

 Other construction details laid down in para 3.2.6 shall be applicable. The newly laid surface
shall not be opened to traffic for at least 24 hours after laying and completion of compaction.
 Field and Plant site tests as laid in para 3.2.6 and 3.2.7 shall be applicable.
3.2.9 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 509)

The work comprises of construction in single layer of 25 to 100mm thickness of combined aggregates
with bituminous surface content as per job mix formula on previously prepared bituminous surface.

 Proposal for mix design of Bituminous concrete shall be submitted by the contractor as
detailed in para 3.2.6 herein before with grading of combined aggregate confirming to grading
2 of table 500-13 having filler in the form of cement as approved by the Engineer with grading
comprising to requirements laid in table 500-9 and Bitumen content of minimum 5% by mass
of total mix of specified grade as approved by the Engineer. The mix design shall meet the
below noted requirements.

Minimum Stability at (600 C) 9.0KN

Flow 2 to 4 mn
Compaction level ( No. of blows) 75 blows on each of the two
Faces of the specimen.

Percent voids in mineral aggregates 10 to 12

Percent voids filled with Bitumen 65-75
Loss of stability on immersion in water Min.75% retained strength
At 600 C

 Other construction details described in para 3.2.6 shall be complied with. The newly laid
surface shall not opened to traffic for at least 24 hours after laying and completion of
compaction.
 Field and plant site tests as laid in para 3.2.6 and 3.2.7 shall be carried out.

3.2.10 MIX SEAL SURFACING TYPE B

(MOST SPECIFICATION CLAUSE 512)

The work shall consist of laying and compaction of close graded premix surfacing material of 20mm
thickness composed of close graded aggregates with a bituminous binder on a pervious prepared
surface.
 Mix proportions shall comprise of 0.27 cum of aggregates per 10 Square metre area with
grading conforming to type B of table 500-26 and 19.0 Kg. Of Straight run bitumen of
specified grade as approved by the Engineer per 10 Sqm. Of area.
 Hot mix plant shall be used for preparation of mix. The Plant shall have separate drier
arrangement for heating of aggregates and mixing of aggregate and binder. The temperature of
binder at the time of mixing shall be in the range of 150 to 163 0 C and that of aggregates in the
range of 155 to 1630 C provided that the difference in temperature between the binder and
 aggregate at no time exceed 140 C. Mixing shall be through to ensure a homogenous mixture in
which all aggregates are uniformly coated and discharge temperature is between 1300 C and
1600 C.
 The mixed material shall be spread by a Paver and rolling shall commence with 80-100 KN
smooth when tandem roller. Rolling shall begin at the edge and progress towards center
longitudinally except that on the Super-elevated and unidirectional portion, it shall progress
from the lower to upper edge parallel to centerline of pavement. Rolling operation shall be
completed in every respect before the temperature of mix falls below 100 0 C. No traffic shall
be allowed on the road till the seal coat has been laid.

 QUALITY CONTROL TESTS

(a) Quality of Binder Two samples per lot to be subjected to all tests.

(b) Aggregate impact value One test for 50m3 of aggregates

© Flakiness index and elongation -do-

index of aggregates
(d) Stripping value Initially one set of 3 representative
specimen of each source of supply.

(e) Water absorption of aggregates --do-

(f) Grading of aggregates One test for 25m3 aggregates

(g) Stone polishing value As required

(h) Temperature of binder at All regulars close intervals
application

(i) Binder content Two tests per day

(j) Rate of spread of mixed Regular control through checks as material

material and layer thickness.

4. SALIENT PARAMETERS FOR

CONCRETE WORKS

SALIENT PARAMETERS FOR CONCRETE WORKS

4.1 MIX DESIGN

Proposal for concrete mix design shall be submitted by the contractor preferably one month in advance
before the intended date of use of concrete in order to complete sampling of coarse and fine aggregates
and cement and thereafter to proceed on checking of individual components and gradations and to
finalize mix design.

All requirements of IS 456-1978, IS 1313-1980, IS-383-1970 and IS 10262-1982 shall form basis for
mix design and proceed in the following manner.

a) Code of practices to be followed:

 Gradation of different component of course aggregate as 20 and 10mm should be determined to

find out a mixing ration to give gradation as stipulated in table 2 of IS 383-1970.
 Grading zone of fine aggregate should be determined and fine aggregate as per IS 383-1970.
 Specify gravity of Coarse aggregate and fine aggregate as per I.S. 2386 has to determined.
 Water absorption of Coarse aggregate and fine aggregate to be determined as per I.S. 2386. free
moisture of Coarse and fine aggregate has also to be found out.

b) Selection of water –content Ratio

 Free water-cement ratio for desired mix grade shall be determined from Figure I in I.S.10262-
1982. The same shall be adjusted for compacting factor and sand zone as per Table 6. The
water content shall be determined accordingly.

 (c)Cement Content

 Cement content will be worked out from required quantity of water and water cement ratio.

d) Fine aggregate & Coarse aggregate contents

 Finally Coarse and fine aggregate content is found out applying equations from 3.5.1 of I.S.
10262-1982. Due allowance for water absorption by Coarse aggregate and free moisture in
sand shall be considered. Trial mixes shall be prepared on the basis of above mix and
compressive strength of 150mm cube is determined at 7 days and 28 days cube strength. On
observing the quality of mix, workability(to meet required slump) and cube strength, mix
design will be finally condidered.

4.2 MATERIALS

4.2.1 STEEL

The steel to be used as reinforcing bars shall be high strength (TMT Rebars) conforming to
grade FE-415 of I.S. 1786 of 1985. The steel to be used shall be arranged from original
manufactures of steel Billed namely SAIL/Rashtrya Ispat Nigam Limited/TISCO and supplies
shall be accompanied by Test Certificates from manufactures. The samples of steel will be sent
to any selected laboratory and tests to be conducted shall include:

a) Nominal Dia
b) Cross-sectional area
c) 0.2% proof. Stress.
d) Yield stress
e) Ultimate tensile strength.
f) Elongation test on 1800 bend test
e) Rebound test.
4.2.2 Cement

Cement to be used, shall be any of the following with prior approval of the Engineer
(with brands limited to Vikram/JK/Sri)

 OPC 33 grade confirming IS 269.

 OPC 43 grade confirming to IS 8112.
 OPC 53 grade confirming to IS 12269

Each lot of supply of cement shall be accompanied with test certificate from the manufacturer and
shall be subject to following tests.

a) Fineness test
b) Consistency test.
c) Initial and final setting time.
d) Compressive Strength test.

4.2.3 Coarse aggregate

 Crushed gravel, natural gravel or a combination three of clean, hard, strong, dense, non porous
and durable shall constitute coarse aggregate. It shall confirm to IS 383 and tests will be carried
as per IS 2386 Part-VIII.

4.2.4 Fine aggregates

 Natural sand ( clean and free of deleterious materials) shall conform to I.S. 383 and
conformity test shall be carried out as per I.S. 2386 Part I to VIII. Information shall be
submitted as per Annexure A of I.S. 383. Fineness modulus shall not be less than 2 nor greater
than 3.5 and shall confirm to either of the grading of Zone-I, Zone-II of Table 4 of I.S.383.

4.2.5 Water

It shall confirm to MOST clause 1010 expect that “in para © “ the permissible limit for
chloride (CI) shall be read as 250 mg/Itr. For structures having length more than or equal to 30
metre.

4.2.6 Form work

 All form works for concrete shall be properly designed and planned as per IRC:87” Guide lines
for Designs and Erection of false work for Road Bridges. The contractor shall furnish the
detailed information and design of form work for approval with necessary calculations. Design
shall confirm to IRC:67, In case of Prestressed concrete Superstructure, careful consideration
shall be given to loads on props due to prestressing.
 Form work shall be strong and joints shall be leak-proof. Staging shall consist of pipe work of
steel with non-tempering joints having adequate cross bracings and diagonal bracings in both
directions. Staging shall be provided with appropriately designed base plate resting on firm
strata. There shall be no play between any of the members of the staging and it shall be
securely fixed.
  For distribution of load transfer to the ground through staging, an appropriately designed base
plate shall be provided which shall rest on firm sub stratum.
 On completion of form work, contractor shall inform for inspection and approval of Project
Engineer. Invariably in all concreting, form work shall be examined with respect to stability,
workmanship, and dimensional correctness as per drawings and design. All form works shall
be thoroughly cleaned immediately before concreting. Precaution as per MOST clause 1506
shall be duly compiled and ensured.
 Removal of formwork:- Programme for removal of form work ( i.e. de-shuttering and de-
centering) shall be finalized by contractor for scrutiny and approval. Removal shall not be
taken without prior approval. Time of removal of form work shall be as under (minimum).

a) Walls, Piers, abutments, columns and vertical faces of : 48 hours

structural members

b) Soffits of Slabs ( with props left under) 3 days

c) Props (left under slabs) 14 days
d) Soffits of Girders (With Props left under) 7 days
e) Props (left under girders) 28 days

4.2.7 Steel Reinforcement:

 Placing of reinforcement shall be done in accordance with specification laid in MOST clause
1605. Reinforcing steel shall confirm to the dimensions, dias, spacing and shapes in the
approved bar bending schedules. Placing of reinforcement spacing, overlapping, spacer bars,
cover block, stays. Blocks. Chairs, supporting wires shall be property checked. The concreting
work shall be taken up only after approval of placing of reinforcement of Project Engineer.

4.3 TEST AND STANDARDS OF ACCEPTANCE

 Concrete shall confirm to surface finish and tolerance for respective component as:

COMPONENT TOLERANCE
a) Variation in dimension (+) 50mm
(-) 10mn
b) Misplacement from 15mm
specified position in plan
c) Surface irregularities 5mm
measured with 3 metre Straight
edge.
d) Variation at level at top +25mm

a)Variation in C/S dimension (+) 10mm

b) Position in plan (-) 5mm
c) Variation of levels at top 10mm
d) Variation of reduced levels ±10mm
of bearing areas ±5mm
e) Variation from plumb ±10mm
overall full height.
 f) Surface irregularities
measured with 3 metre Straight
edge
All surfaces except bearing 5mm
areas Bearing areas 3mm

a) Upto 2 metre and including ±5mm

2 metre.
Over 2 metre

b) Variation in overall length Shall not exceed ±

and overall length between 10mm±0.1% of
bearings span length whichever is lesser.
c)Permissible surface 5mm
irregularity under measured
with 3 metre straight edge or
template

-5mm to +10 mm
a) Variation in thickness of top
and bottom slab for box Girder,
top and bottom fringe or T-
Girders or slabs
-5mm to +10mm
(b) Variation in web thickness
±5mm
© Variation in overall depth or
width Shall not exceed ± 10mm
d) Variation in overall length ±0.1% of span length
and length between bearing whichever is less

5mm
e) Permissible irregularities
when measured with 3 metre
straight edge or template.

 Test samples for 7/28 days compressive strength shall be sampled and tested in following way.

a) Concrete for making test cubes shall be taken from a batch of concrete at point
of delivery as per IS 1199 ( Three test specimens shall be for each sample for
testing at 28 days. Additional cubes shall be taken to determine strength of
concrete at 7 days).
b) A random sampling procedure shall be adopted.
c) 150 mm cubes shall be made, cured and tested at the age of 7 and 28 days for
compressive strength as per I.S.516.
4.4 MAJOR ROAD BRIDGES

Contents of IRC:SP:47-1998’ Guidelines on Quality Systems for Road Bridges shall be

applicable for major bridge work.

4.5 The following guide lines are given for quality assurance of construction of bridges:

a) For construction of H/L Bridge/ ROB’s minimum quality assurance level Q-3 is to be
achieved.
b) For construction of culvert and small bridge minimum quality assurance level Q-2 is to be
achieved.
c) In special cases where very large span are involved or high performance concrete and new
prestressing system are operative, the quality assurance level will be kept Q-4.

4.6 EXTRACTS OF IRC SP :47 :1998

Sr. no. Item Normal QA High QA Extra High QA

Q-2 Q-3 Q-4

1. MATERIALS
1.1 General
a)Material from natural Small or medium As in Q-2. Also bulk As in Q-3, but
sources scale purchases purchase form source may also set up
from large and own source for
established supply.
suppliers/traders.

Source mutually Independent testing As in Q-3, but

agreed to between /acceptance by with additional
contractor and contractors’& owner’ (third level)
owner’s project Q.A teams and testing/
terms and documented. acceptance by
documented independent
agency (such as
PMC or
Approved Testing
Laboratory)

Same as Q-3
May rely on local Testing/ acceptance at
experience and the start of the project
knowledge of the as well as at specified
past performance frequency.
for coarse and fine
aggregates and
water. Same as Q-3
b) Factory Manufactures test
manufactured items Manufacture’s tests certificates with sample
including cement, steel certificate accepted checks for initial
bearings, expansion with sample check acceptance only.
joints etc. by independent
agency for
incorporation in
structure. As in Q-3, but
Regular testing at may also have
specified sampling additional
frequency during independent QA
construction checks at source
(third level
check)

As in Q-3, but
Set up mutually agreed third level
QA methods at two checking by
levels for checking by
inspection/testing to checking
cover the specific appointment of
purpose order. specialized
agency for
innovative
aspects.

As in Q-3
ISO:9000 In case the
certificate not manufacturer has
essential for ISO:9000 certification,
manufactured he may be given
items. preference.

Same as Q-3
c) Records for all Record of sources As in Q-2. Also record
materials and purchase dates of issue of
for all items. manufactured materials
For and location of use.
Manufactured
items record of
manufacturers’ test
certificate.

As in Q-3, with
d) Testing facilities Testing from Physical testing property
nearby established facilities at site. For equipped testing
test chemical & Special facilities and
houses/laboratories. tests as per Q-2. Use of laboratory at site
chemical testing kits for under control of
 quick checks at site are QA personnel of
to be preferred. contractor &
owner
1.2 a) Aggregate coarse (independent of
aggregates Grading production team).

As in Q-3, but if
At the beginning At the beginning for necessary with
for mix design & mix design and for increase
for every charge of every change of frequency ,
source. source/stack and for (testing at site
every major structural laboratory).
element.

As in Q-3,(two
Other physical tests For selection of At the beginning for level checks at
(crushing value source if in doubt. mix design and for site laboratory).
abrasion moisture every change of source
contents etc.)
Same as Q-3
Deleterious contents For selection of Mandatory for selection
source if in doubt of source & whether
there is change in
source of supply.
Same as Q-3
Aggregate reactivity Not Applicable Mandatory for selection
of source and whether
there
b) Fine aggregate
(sand) As in Q-3, but if
Grading At the beginning At the beginning for necessary with
for mix design & mix design and for increased
every change of every change of source. frequency,(testing
source at site laboratory)

As in Q-3 (two tier

checks at site
Other physical tests For selection of At the beginning for laboratory)
(crushing value source if in doubt. mix design and for
abrasion moisture every change of source.
contents etc.)
Same as Q-3
Deleterious contents For selection of Mandatory for selection
source if in doubt of source & whenever
there is charge in
source of supply.

As in Q-2,
For control of chlorides Simple but frequent As in Q-2 supported by
etc. chemical checks at checking at testing
site for laboratory at site.
 effectiveness
External laboratory
checks/control (two
level control)
Same as Q-2 As in
Q-3, but at increase
1.3 Water Suitability At the beginning Same as Q-2 frequency during
Chemical analysis Carried out if in Mandatory at the working.
doubt beginning of project
and repeated ( for
chlorides and
sulphates) in between if
any change is
perceived/ suspected in
water quality (including
seasonal changes)
As in Q-3, testing
1.4 Cement Normal Manufacturers As in Q-2 and at carried out at site
physical and chemical certificate frequency of each new laboratory &
tests. acceptable & consignment & independently
testing in case of documented. Special crosschecked at
doubt or non- tests will be required predetermined
availability of for special for special frequency.
certificate. cements.
Same as Q-3
Form of purchase Trade purchases, Supply from factory
storage, transportation, intermediate with direct
and use within storage in dry and transportation from
acceptable time limit. covered place, factory to site godown /
transportation and silos. Transportation
use of factory and Transshipment
filled, machine supervised and
stitched bags. documented.

As in Q-3, with
1.5 Admixtures May be permitted Independently carried additional
a)Approval under specialist out acceptance testing independent tests.
supervision in after field trails for each
which case follow sources.
Q-3 controls.
i) Chloride
Re-trials with change in contents.
Source of Cement.

ii) Spectroscopic
Routine checking by signature of
testing for every batch accepted product
of admixture. as basis of
comparison for
 production lots.

Manufacturers’ date/
certificate acceptable as
basis of comparison for
production lot.

Same as Q-2
b) Dosage dispensing Dosage to be Same as Q-2
and production controls finalized after field
at site trial mixes, special
mechanical devices
to be used for
dispensing.

Frequent checks for

specific gravity.

Continuous
monitoring of work
ability of concrete.

Visual inspection
of concrete after
striking forms for
local defects
(including delayed
setting).

As in Q-2, but
c) Training of site staff Proper training of Same as Q-2 visits b experts at
by manufacturer. site staff in use as close frequency.
well as quality
control, plus
periodic visits by
manufacturer’s
expert.

As in Q-3, but
1.6 Reinforcing Steel Once at beginning As in Q-2, and for each further
Normal Physical tests and for every consignment supplemented by
change in source in random checking
addition to by QA team.
manufacturer’s
certificate.

Same as Q-2
Chemical Composition Once at beginning Same as Q-2
and if in doubt for
 any source.
As in Q-3, but
Welding Not ordinarily Welding to be done welders to be
permissible at site. only by qualified and periodically
tested welders. tested and also
welding to be
examined by
experts after
destructive tests.

Types of electrodes to
be specified for each
purpose.

Random testing of
welded joints for
strength.

1.7 Prestressing Steels/

Anchorage systems &
cable anchorage
assembly:
Same as Q-2.
a) General ( for all In a sealed and Same as Q-2
items of prestressing moisture proof
including equipment.) godown with
minimum openings
store above ground
level on raised
supports or in
racks.

Same as Q-2
Storage Such godown will Same as Q-2
have humidity
control

In additional
vapour face
inhibitors and / or
water soluble oils
to protect steel.

As in Q-2, but
Compatibility of Suitability of Same as Q-2 compatibility
various components. anchorages for use established at site
with wires / as required by
standards (meeting QA team.
relevant
 specifications) to
be certified by the
manufacturer of
anchorages. Also
compatibility of all
other materials and
equipment to be
thus certified/
cleared.
Same as Q-2
Methods of handling & Also the Same as Q-2
care taking manufacturer to
supply special
assistance at site, if
required, to train
and supervise
personnel at work.

As in Q-3, but
b) HT Wires/ stands Manufacturer’s test In addition to every coil,
Mechanical Properties ( Certificate can be manufacturer’s Sample testing
Tensile Strength, Proof accepted. certificate, tests done witnessed by
Stress). Additional Testing on random samples for independent QA
if in doubt. a lot of 50 T, or part team at specified
there of and witnessed frequency.
by independent QA
team of random.

Same as Q-2
Modules of Elasticity Insist for Same as Q-2
manufacturer’s
certificate giving
stress. Strain curve
& modules of
elasticity. Sample
testing witnessed
by independent QA
team.

Contact with
contaminated
surfaces avoided.

As in Q-3, but in
c) Anchorage System Permitted using As in Q-2, but addition QA
( Chemical anchirage or supported by plans should be
Composition & Heat established manufacturers detailed independently
Treatment, manufactures of QA plan ( which can be checked by QA
Supplementary Tests). long standing based verified by purchaser if team and verified
on certification of necessary). at manufacturer’s
suitability & facilities.
 quality by
manufacturer.

d) Cable Anchorage
Assembly

(Acceptance Testing)
Manufacturers
Not normally Manufacturers certificate and
Static Tensile test & required. certificate. certificate by
load transfer test. testing at
independent
laboratory as per
FIP Guide. Tests
may be repeated
at the beginning
of the proposed
materials and
witnessed by the
representatives of
contractor\
owner.

May additionally
require testing at site or
at independent
laboratory as per FIP
Guide.

As in Q-3, plus
Not normally Manufacturers any additional
Dynamic Test for certificate of testing test than a QA
Cable/anchorage team may
assembly required

Also independent
laboratory testing as per
FIP Code, once for new
system of anchorage/
cables.

e) Sheathing cable Dust As in Q-3 but

 Purchase from, Same as Q-2 preferable to
Supply manufacturers with fabricate
metallic sheathings sheathing freshly
coated with water at site at the
soluble rust- required rate.
preventive oil.
As in Q-3, but at
Test certificate by As in Q-2, but higher frequency
Workability and the Manufacturer additional independent plus any
transverse bending test for each lot to be test to be done on additional test
as per IRC:18 furnished. random samples. that QA team
may require.

As in Q-3 with
1.8 Manufacturers As in Q-2 with higher implementation
Any other materials Certificate frequency of testing of QA plan of
(like expansion joints, supported by and manufacturer to
bearings, railing etc.) sample testing. QA plan of be audited by QA
manufacturer to be team of owner to
initially approved. the extent
depending on the
importance of the
team.

As in Q-3
1.9 Normally not to be To be accepted by Supplemented by
New Materials used. If used same competent technical independent
as Q-3 authority for use thoeity checking by QA
for use after full team of specialist
testing at laboratory/ consultants.
and field trials.

Special specification
for properties testing
and acceptance criteria
to be evolved and laid
down for use at site.

2.
2.1 WORKMANSHIP
General Controls Same as Q-2
( Direct & Indirect ) Skilled and Skilled workers having
a) working & semiskilled special training and
supervision workers. working under
experienced
supervisors. ( where
trade qualifications are
existing should be
 insisted upon).
As in Q-3 but
Periodic vision Full time supervision with occasional
from owner of his from contractor as well supervision by
agent. as from owner or his expert external
agent. agency.

As in Q-3 expect
Periodic check by As in Q-2, but at in case of bridges
designer during predeter mined stages having new
site visit. and frequency. technology/
design full time
site representative
of design agency
will be necessary.

Same as Q-3.

Document inspection
and certification of
certification of
compliance by
designers
representative. As in Q-3, but
made mandatory
Not ordinarily For-Q-3 quality mock for all difficult
b) Use of Mock-ups required. ups are required only and important
for certain elements zones.
(typical slice and
difficult zones ) which
should be specified in
tender document.
Mock-ups to be carried
out in presence of
designer and QA team
of owner.

Mock-up should use

actual proposed
methods of
construction, including
plant and equipment. Also, mock-ups
dealing with new
Mock-up should use techniques to be
actual proposed carried our under
methods of supervision of
construction including expert external
plant and equipment. agency
 As in Q-3

No work on structure
should be permitted
before demonstrative
mock-up.

As in Q-3.

2.2 Mix design As in Q-2 with

Concrete mix design. performed at minimum two level
beginning of work controls.
or for new source
of materials with
subsequent Q.C. as
per code and by
experienced
supervisors.

Notes:
Full scale mock-ups of
part of structure are
made for various
purpose as follows:
1) Verification of proper
detailing and choice of
concrete of mix and
making modification in
either or bot to achieve
satisfactory concreting.

2) To establish effective
methods of
transporting, placing
and compacting.

3) Training of workers
for operation in (2)
above.

4) To demonstration
efficacy of the overall
construction operations
 in achieving its aim. Same as Q-2

2.3 Fabrication and fixing Site bending by Same as Q-2

of reinforcement. skilled workers
with regular
checking by
qualified supervisor As in Q-2 expect
bar bending
Bar bending Same as Q-2 schedule made by
schedules are made design office
and checked only.
before use. Same as Q-3.

Correct placement As in Q-2, but checked

of reinforcement and documented by QA
and provision of team.
proper cover
checked
independently
before concreting.

2.4 Fabrication & fixing of Normally not

presenting cables. applicable. If used
follow Q-3
practices. Modulus
established
Modules established initially and
initially (acceptance verified by work
test) by work test.

As in Q-3, also
tests to be
Relaxation Test Manufacturers’ Testing & certification witnessed by
certificate essential for 1000 hours contractors/
test by independent test owners/owners
house. QA team.

Same as Q-3.

Chemical Composition Manufacturer’s As in Q-2, plus testing

Certificate can be by independent agency
accepted with on random sample
special with special basis.
testing, if in doubt. Same as Q-2

Packing Packing with two Same as Q-2.

layer for water
proofing and
mechanical
protection. Same as Q-2
Transportation Transport vehicle Same as Q-2
check.

Protection from
environment of
physical damage. Same as Q-2

Suitable of coil size/ Coils handled by Same as Q-2

weight for use at size. mechanical devices
prohibiting
movement by
rolling.

The wire/ strand

should and be free
of skinks or
deformations and
straight. Only unrusted
steel can be used.
a) Clearing Should be free rust
Light on wires (not
strands) can be
removed, wires cleaned
and used.

Only post
Pre-fabricated and threading of
b) Preparation of sheathed cable can be wires/ strands
steel /cables. permitted. permitted (with
exceptions if
unavoidable).

However, post threaded

wires/ strands just
before stressing are to
be preferred.
Cables strictly prepared Same as Q-3
on raised/ clean
benches and kept free
from dust at all times.

As in Q-3.

c) Laying & supporting Cable Layout giving

co-ordinates at close
intervals as needed by
fixing requirements
(and not by theoretical
 curves or equations
alone), and supported
firmly in place, Post
threaded cable ducts
should be held against
floatation during As in Q-3, with
concerting additional
Layout and leak checking and
tightness of sheathing testing required
to be independently by QA teams
checked and sample checking
documented by owner’s by expert external
Q.A. Team of his agent. agency.

As in Q-2 with
regularly and
2.5 FORMWORK Any Suitable Same as Q-2. properly
a) Materials materials meeting maintained
codal requirement s shuttering with
and capable of limited reuses.
giving specified Shuttering
form finish. capable of
absorbing Air
released from
concrete and
providing good
Insulation t
control thermal
gradients is to be
used. If steel
shutter are used,
plywood liners or
provision of
sackrubbing after
deshuttering.

Same as Q-3

b) Design Check Spot check. Formwork/ design

made and approved
independently. Same as Q-3.

c) Specialist System. Specialized Specialised formwork

formwork systems system, to be preferred
need not be insisted with properly trained
upon. carpenters/ fitters.

Same as Q-3.

d) Experienced Semi- skilled/ Skilled carpenters/

carpenters/fitters. Skilled carpenters. fitters under
 Fitters under supervisory staff with
supervisory staff. the work supervisory
additionally by owners
supervisors and agents.

As in Q-3. Also
check for quality
e) Tolerances, geometry Frequent check by Check for all members of shutter
and leak tightness carpenters/fitters by supervisory staff. surfaces before
checks. and checking of reuse &
important members document
by supervisory clearance.
staff. Same as Q-3.

Same as Q-3.

f) Deshuttering Under supervisory As in Q-2. The system

staff for important should provide should
members. provide for gradual
uniform and shockfree
deshuttering
arrangements.
Same as Q-3.

g) Formwork for special Not applicable As per design

structure. requirement under
control of qualified
staff, with additional
supervision by owner’s
supervisor or agents.
Checks by QA team till
procedure at site are
established.

Batching plant is
mandatory
2.6 Mixing/ Conveyance, Site mixing by As in q-2 under two Occasional
placing /Curing of mixers or batching level controls, upto checks by expert
concrete. plant near site. 200m length bridge external agency.
Occasional two tier beyond which batching
control and plant is mandatory. As in Q-3
documented.
Transportation by Use specialized
head loads trollies equipment for
or by mechanized transportation. The
vehicle permitted. adverse effects of the
methods of
conveyance(segregation
delys stiffening of mix
 etc.), should be
regularly monitored
controlled and Same as Q-3.
documented.
Experienced As in Q-2, with tow
concerting gangs level controls. Also
under supervisory regular control by
staff. qualified staff. Method
of control by pour card Same as Q-3
recommended. Efficacy of
Placing concrete As in Q-2. Also regular methods to be
and compacting control by qualified regularly checked
under supervisory staff. Surveillance by and
staff. QA team. demonstrated.

2.7 Stressing Cables Normally not

applicable if used
follow Q-3
practices. As in Q-3 in
presence of
Stressing equipment independent
Stressing equipment calibrated tested and expert or by QA
certified by team.
manufacturer/supplier.
Checking and
recalibrated at site at
regular predetermined
frequency by qualified
staff under supervision
of owner and his agent. Same as Q-3 with
surveillance by
Only under strict expert agency / or
supervision of stressing QA team.
supervision and site
engineer. The
manufacturer to supply
special assistance at site
to train personnel and
supervise work
Same as Q-3.

Sample basis check for

elongation/pull in of all
wires/ strands in the
cable assembly
(uniformity of
stressing). As in Q-3 with
additional tests as
In-site check on losses required by QA
Check of friction and by stressing from on team.
 wobble losses. side jack using as active
and other as a passive
jack on a sample basis.
(For long cables and
high total deviation the
passive jack may not
register pressure within
strock length of active
jack For such cases
special tests or
provision of short
cables may be required.

2.8 Grouts & Groutings Normally not

a) Grouting of applicable. If used
Prestressing Cables. then follow Q-3
practice. As in Q-3 which
At the beginning of check for every
Composition and work for designing operation.
Physical properties suitable grouts.
Physical properties to
be verified once in a
week or with change of
batch of cement of
admixture. As in Q-3 but
By visual inspection tested and
Fluidity test bleeding documented for
characteristics during every operation.
working As in Q-3 with
Equipment tested & testing witnesses
Equipment passed for satisfactory by independent
performance regularly. QA team.
Same as Q-3.
Trained staff under
Workers/ Supervisor qualified
Supervision.
Surveillance by QA
Team.
As per item 5.5
Where used as per item
Admixtures 5.5
Where used as per item
5.5
Materials like
Normally not required. grease, powder
b) Grouting with non If used follow q-4. coatings, or other
cementitious special specially
material. formulated mixes
 should be used
only after through
testing for
suitability
including long
term effects and
by following
specially
developed
suitable methods
under expert
supervision.
As in Q-3 with
As in Q-2 with regular increased
c) Cement Grouting for Use of special sample check for frequency of
bolts and fixing perpacked high efficiency. checking.
apparatus. strength non-shirnk
grouts preferred.

iii) Workability of IS : 1199 Once test per each dumper load at boyh
fresh concrete slump Batching Plant site and paving site initially
test. when work starts subsequently sampling
may be done from alternate dumper.
Iv) Thickness From the level data of concrete pavement
determination. surface and sub-base at grid points of
5/6.25mx3.5m.
v) Thickness 3 croes per trail length.
measurement for
trail length
vi) Verification of String line or steel forms shall be checked
level of string line in for level at an interval of 5.0 m or 6.25 m.
the case of slip from The level tolerance allowed shall be +2 mm.
paving and steel These shall be got approved 1-2 hours
forms in the case of before the commencement of the concerting
fixed from paving activity.

4.7 FREQUENCY OF TESTS FOR CONCRETE WORKS

1. Cement Physical and Chemical IS :269 Once for each source of

Tests. IS:455 supply and occasionally
IS:1489 when called for in case
IS:8112 of long/ improper
IS:12269 storage Besides the
contractor also will
submit daily test data
 on cement released by
the manufacturer.
2. Coarse and i) Gradation IS:2386 Once test for every
fine aggregates. (Pt.1) day’s work of each
fraction of coarse
aggregate and fine
aggregate initially may
be relaxed later at the
discretion of the
Engineer.
ii) Deleterious IS:2386 Once test for every
Constituents (Pt.2) day’s work of each
fraction of coarse
aggregate and fine
aggregate initially may
be relaxed later at the
discretion of the
Engineer.
3.Coarse i) Los Angles Abrasion value or IS:2386 Once for each source of
Aggregate aggregate Impact test. (Pt.4) supply and
subsequently on
monthly basis.
ii) Soundness IS:2386 Before approving the
(Pt.5) aggregates and every
month subsequently.
iii) Alkali Aggregates reactivity. IS:2386 --do--
(Pt.5)
4. Water Chemical Test.. IS:456 Once for approval of
source of supply
subsequently only in
case of doubt.
5. Concrete i) Strength of concrete. I.S.516. 2 cubes and 2 beams
per 150m3 or part there
of (one for 7 day and
other for 28 day
strength) or minimum 6
cubes and 6 beams per
day’s work whichever
is more.
ii) Core strength on hardened IS516 As per the requirement
concrete. of the Engineer only in
case of doubt.

iii) Workability of fresh concrete IS:1199 Once test per each

slump test. dumper load at both
Batching Plant site and
paving site initially
when work starts
subsequently sampling
may be done from
alternate dumper.
 iv) Thickness determination From the level data of
concrete pavement
surface and sub-base at
grid points of
5/6.25mm*3.5m.
v) Thickness measurement for trail 3 croes per trail length.
length.
vi) Verification of level of string line String line or steel
in the case of slip from paving and forms shall be checked
steel forms in the case of fixed from for level at an interval
paving. of 5.0 m or 6.25m. The
level tolerance allowed
shall be ±2 mm.
These shall be got
approved 1-2 hours
before the
commencement of the
concerting activity.

5. QUALITY CONTROL TESTS

AND THEIR FREQUENCY

QUALITY CONTROL TEST & THEIR FREQUENCY

The Quality control consultant alongwith Project Engineer of Contractor at each site shall be responsible
to ensure that materials as used at site and work as executed meets the specification as laid down in the
Contract and relevant standards. The activities for compliance shall include:

a) Setting up of laboratories at site including plant site as per requirement and equipment from reputed
manufacturer confirming to IS or relevant standards.
b) Determining frequency, location, number and type of tests to be conducted.
c) Supervision of sampling and testing carried out at site and their record including to testing carried out
at other approved laboratories.
d) Checking regularly the calibration accuracy and operation of testing equipments and plants.
e) Checking on Contractor’s proposal for all materials to be incorporated in works and for materials
specified in the contracts, including labeling and recording particulars of samples and sokly storing
them in the laboratory until they are no longer required.
f) Checking the sampling, testing and inspection of all materials comply with the norms specified in the
Contract.
g) Checking details of all trail mixes and finalization of job mix formula including necessary
modifications as a result of variation in source of materials.
h) Asking any special tests that may be required.
i) Removal of improper materials, if necessary.

The equipment as required for a typical laboratory has been detailed in chapter-I. The number of each
equipment can be varied by the Project Engineer. The frequency for various quality control tests has
been detailed in table appeared herewith for guidelines. The Quality control consultant and Project
Engineer of the contractor will carry out 100% checking as per frequency indicated therein. The
Project Engineer will carry out at least 5% of the checking. S.E.(QC), Punjab PWD will also carryout
checking to his satisfaction and shall have the right to ask for additional tests as may be deemed fit.s

The contractor shall provide necessary co-operation and assistance in obtaining the samples for tests
and carrying out the field tests as require by the Project Engineer and SE (QC) including providing
labour, attendants, assistance in packing and any other assistance.

For work of embankment, subgrade and pavement construction of subsequent layer of same or
other material over the finished layer shall be done after obtaining permission from the Project
Engineer. The contractor shall carryout notification in the procedure of work, if found
necessary as directed by the Project Engineer / SE (QC) during inspection. Works falling short
of quality shall be rectified /redone by the contractor at his own cost, and defective work shall
also be removed from site of work by the contractor at his own cost.

5.1 Earthwork

Table 1- Control tests on Borrow Materials : Pre-Construction

Sr. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

No. Frequency
a. Gradation IS:2720 1-2 tests per 8000 cum of soil
Part IV-1965
b. Plasticity Index IS:2720 1-2 tests per 8000 cum of soil
Part V-1963
c. Modified proctor IS:2720 1-2 tests per 8000 cum of soil
Part VIII-1965
d. CBR (on a set of 3 specimen) IS:2720 One test per 3000 cum
Part XVI-1965
e. Deleterious Constituents IS:2720 Part XXVI-1988 AS required
f. Natural Moisture IS:2720 One test for 250 cum of soil.
Content Part II-1973

Table 2- Control tests for Compaction of embankment/Fill: During Construction

S.No. Test Test Method Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Moisture Content before IS:2720 2-3 tests per 250 cum of
Compaction Part II-1973 loose soil
b. Compacted Layer Part XXVIII-1966 One test per 1000 cum for
embankment construction
and one test per 500 cum
for subgrade compaction.

Control tests for embankment/ Fill : Post Construction:

  Tolerance in Surface Level
 Max. no. of undulations permitted in any 300m length, exceeding 18 mm
 Max. permissible variation from specified profile under camber template.

5.2 Granular Sub-Base

Table3-Control tests on Sub-base materials: Pre-Construction

S.No. Test Test Method Minimum

Desirable
Frequency
a. Aggregate Impact Value or Los Angles IS:2386 One test per 200
Abrasion value PartIV-1963 cum
b. Plasticity Index of filler Material IS:2720 One test per 25
Gradation Part V-1963 cum
c. Water absorbtion of Aggregates IS:2386 One test per 200
Part III-1963 cum
d. Deleterious Constituents IS:2720 As required
Part XXXVII-1968
f. CBR test( Soaked) IS:2720 Part XVI- As required
1965

Table4- Control tests on Sub-base Materials : During Construction

S.No. Test Test Method Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Moisture Content Before compaction IS:2720 One test per 250 cum
Part II-1973
b. Density of Compacted Layer IS:2720 One test per 250 cum
Part XXVIII-1966
c. Thickness of Compacted layer As required

Control tests for Granular Sub-Base : Post Construction

 Tolerance in Surface Level : ±10mm

 Max. permissible undulation ( with 3 m straight edge) 8mn

 Max. no. of undulations permitted in any 300 m length, exceeding 30

 Max. permissible variation from specified profile under camber template 12

5.3 Wet Mix Macadam

Table5- Control tests On Base Materials: Pre-Construction

 S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable
Frequency
a. Los Angles Abrasion value/A.I.V. IS: 2386 One test per 200 cum
Part IV-1963
b. Grading of Aggregates and Screening IS:2386 One test per 100 cum
Part I-1963
c. Flakiness Index of aggregates IS:2386 One test per 200 cum
Part-1983
d. Plasticity of binding Material IS:2720 One test per 25 cum
Part V-1970

Table6- Control Tests for Base Course

S.No. Test Test Method Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Moisture Content Before Compaction IS:2720 One test per 100 cum
Part-1973
b. Density of Compacted Layer IS:2720 One test per 500 cum
PartXXVIII-1986
c. Thickness of Compacted Layer As required

Control tests for Wet Mix Macadam: Post Construction:

 Tolerance in surface Level ±10mm

 Max. permissible undulation ( with 3m straight edge) 8mm
 Max. permissible variation from specified profile under camber template 12mm

5.4 Dense Bituminous Macadam/ Semi Dense Bituminous concrete/ Bituminous concrete
Table 7-Control tests On Base Materials : Pre- Construction

S. No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

frequency
a. Los Angles Abrasion IS:2386 One test per 200 cum
Value/A.I.V. Part IV-1964
b. Grading of aggregates and IS:2386 One test per 100 cum
Screening Part I-1963
c. Flakiness Index of Aggregates IS:2386 One test per 200 cum
Part -1983
d. Quality of binder Is:73-1961 Two Samples per lot
to be subjected to all
tests
e. Stability of mix. Marshall stability test
for stability, flow
value, density
And void contents.
f. stripping value of IS:6241-1971 One test per 100 cum
Aggregate

Table8- Control tests for DBM/SDBC: During Construction

S. No. Test Test Method Minimum Desirable
Frequency
a. Quality of Binder IS:73-1961 As required
IS:215-1961
IS:217-1961
OR 454 AS
APPLICABLE
b. Los Angles Abrasion IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part Iv-1963
c. Stripping Value of Aggregate IS:6241-1971 One test per 50 cum
d. Flankiness Index of IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Aggregate PartI-1963
e. Water Absorption of Aggregate IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part III-1963
f. Grading of all in Aggregates IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
PartI-1963
g. Temperature of Binder of laying and Regularly
rolling
h. Binder Content Extraction test with Two tests per day
Benzene
I Rate of Spread of Premix Regular Control
through Checks on
Materials and thickness
j. Density of compacted layer Sand Replacement Two tests per 500 Sq.m
Method or from cores
cut by core Cutting
Machine
k. Mix grading One set of tests for
individual constituents
and mixed aggregates
from dryer for each 400
tones of mix subject to
minimum of two tests/
plant/day.
i. Stability of mix. For each 400 tones of
mix produced, a set of
3 Marshall specimens
to be prepared and
tested for stability, flow
value density and void
content subject to a
minimum if two tests
being tested per plant
/day.

Control tests for dense Bituminous macadam: Post Construction:

 Tolerance in surface Level ±6mm

 Max. permissible undulation ( with 3 m straight edge) 6mm
 Max. no. of undulations permitted in any 300m length, exceeding 6mm 20
  Max. permissible variation from specified profile under camber template 8mm

5.5 Bituminous Macadam

Table 9- Control Tests On surface Course :Pre-Construction

S.No. Test Test Mehtods Minimum Desirable
Frequency
a. Los Angles Abrasion Value/A.I.V. IS:2386 One test per 200 cum
Part IV-1963
b. Grading of Aggregates and Screening IS:2386 One test per 100 cum
PartI-1963
C. Flakiness Index of Aggregates IS:2386 One test per 200 cum
Part-1983
d. Quality of Binder IS:73-1961 One test per 50 cum
e. Stripping value of Aggregate IS:6241-1971 One test per 100 cum

Table10- Control Tests for AC: During Construction

S.No. Test Test Mehtod Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Quality of Binder IS:73-1961 As required
IS:215-1961
IS:217-1961
Or 454 as
applicable
b. Los Angles Abrasion Value/A.I.V. IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part IV-1963
c. Stripping Value of aggregate IS:6241-1971 One test per 50 cum
d. Flakiness Index of Aggregate IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part I-1963
e. Water Absorption of Aggregate IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part III-1963
f. Grading of all in Aggregates IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part –1963
g. Temperature of Binder of Laying and Regularly
Rolling
h. Binder Content Extraction Test with Two test per day
Benzene
I Rate of Spread of Premix. Regular Control
through Checks on
Materials and
Thickness
j. Density of Compacted Layer Sand Replacement Two tests per 500 Sq.
Methods or from cores
cut by core Cutting
Machine

Control Tests for Bitumen Macadam: Post Construction:

 Tolerance in Surface Level ±6mm
 Max. Permissible undulation ( with 3 m straight edge) 6mm
 Max. no. of undulations permitted in any 300m length, exceeding 6 mm 20
 Max. permissible variation from specified profile under camber template 8mm

5.6 Bituminous Concrete

Table9- Control Tests On Surface Course: Pre- Construction

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Los Angles Abrasion Value/A.I.V. IS:2386 One test per 200 cum
Part-1963
B. Grading of Aggregates and Screening IS:2386 One test per 100 cum
Part I-1963
c. Flakiness Index of Aggregates IS:2386 One test per 200 cum
Part-1983
d. Quality of Binder IS:73-1961 One test per 50 cum
e. Stripping value of Aggregate IS:6241-1971 One test per 100 cum

Table 10-Control Test for B.C. : During Construction

S.No. Test Test Method Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Quality of Binder IS:73-1961 As required
IS:215-1961
IS:217-1961
Or 454 as
applicable
b. Los Angles Abrasion Value/ A.I.V. IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part IV-1963
c. Stripping Value of aggregate IS:6241-1971 One test per 50 cum
d. Flakiness Index of Aggregate IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part I-1963
e. Water Absorption of Aggregate IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part III-1963
f. Grading of all in Aggregates IS:2386 One test per 50 cum
Part I-1963
g. Temperature of Binder of Laying and Regularly
Rolling
h. Binder Content Extraction test with Two tests per day
Benzene
i. Rate of Spread of Premix Regular Control
through Checks on
Materials and
Thickness
j. Density of Compacted Layer Sand replacement Two tests per 500 Sq.
 Method or from cores
cut by core Cutting
Machine
k. Mix Grading One set of tests on
individual constituents
and mixed aggregates
from dryer for each
400 tonnes mix subject
to is minimum of two
tests per plant per day.
l. Stability of mix. For each 400 tonnes of
mix produced, a set of
3 Marshall specimens
to be prepared and
tested for stability,
flow value, density
and void contents
subject to a minimum
of two sets being
tested per plant per
day.

Control Tests for Asphaltic Concrete: Post Construction:

 Tolerance in Surface Level

 Max. permissible undulation ( with 3 m straight edge)
 Max. no. of undulations permitted in any 300 m length, exceeding 6mm
 Max. permissible variation from specified profile under camber template
 The Project engineer, SE (QC), and CE (IP) reserve the right to direct for any additional that
may be required and it shall be binding on the contractor.

5.7 Structural Concrete

Table 11-Control Tests On Structural Concrete: Pre-Construction

S. No. Test Test Methods Minimum

Desirable
Frequency
a. Physical and Chemical IS:269,IS:455,IS:1489,IS:8112,IS:12269 Once for each
Tests for Cement. source of supply
and occasionally
when called for in
case of
long/improper
storage. Besides,
the Contractor
also will submit
daily test data on
cement released
by the
 Manufacturer.
b. Gradation of Coarse and IS:2386 One test for every
Fine Aggregates Part I day’s work of each
fraction of coarse
aggregate and fine
aggregate,
initially; may be
relaxed later at the
discretion of the
Engineer.
c. Deleterious constituents IS:2386 One test for every
Of Coarse and Fine Part – II day’s work of each
Aggregates fraction of coarse
aggregate and fine
aggregate,
initially; may be
relaxed later at the
discretion of the
Engineer.
d. Water Absorption of IS: 2386 Regularly as
Coarse and Fine Part-III required subject to
Aggregates a minimum of one
test a day for
coarse aggregate
and two tests a
day for fine
aggregate. This
data shall be used
for correcting the
water demand of
the mix on daily
basis.
e. Los Angles Abrasion IS:2386 Once for each
Value or Aggregate Part-IV source of supply
Impact test for Coarse and subsequently
aggregates on monthly basis.
f. Soundness for Coarse IS:2386 Before approving
Aggregates Part V the aggregates and
every month
subsequently.
g. Alkali aggregate IS:2386 Before approving
reactivity for coarse Part –VII the aggregates and
aggregate. every month
subsequently.
Chemical tests for water IS:456 Once for approval
h. of source of
supply,
subsequently only
in case of doubt.

Table12- Control tests for Structural Concrete – During Construction

S.No. Test Test Method Minimum Desirable
Frequency
a. Strength of Concrete IS:516 Quanity,m3 No. of Samples
1.5 1
6.15 2
16.30 3
31.50 4
51 and 4+additional
above for each 50
m3 or part
thereof.
b. Workability of fresh IS:1199 One test per each dumper load
concrete-slump test initially and one test per alternate
dumper.
c. Chloride and Sulphate One test per each dumper load
content initially and one test per alternate
dumper.
d. Density of Fresh Four tests per each dumper load.
Concrete
e. Density of hardened Four tests per each dumper load.
concrete
f. Permeability test Clause 1716.5 One tests per each dumper load.
MOST Specifications-
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5.8 Structural Steel

Table13- Control tests On Structural Steel :Pre-Construction

a. Physical and Chemical Tests IS:226,IS:2062,IS:11587, Once for each source of
for Steel IS:1977,IS:8500,IS:961 supply and occasionally
when called for in case of
long/improper storage.
Besides, the Contractor also
will submit test data on steel
released by the
Manufacturer.
b. Mechanical and Chemical Appropriate IS Once for each source of
properties of Rivets, bolts, Code. supply and occasionally
nuts, washers, welding when called for.
consumables.
c. Rolling and Cutting tolerance IS:1852 As required
test
d. Quality of Paint Relevant IS codes. Once for each source of
supply and occasionally
when called for.

Table 14-Control tests On Structural Steel : Post Construction

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable
Frequency
a. Ultrasonic Testing for Once for each source of
Laminations in plates supply and occasionally
when called for.
b. Bolted Connections IS:4000
c. Riveted Connections Clause 1905.7.4
MOST Specifications
1997
d. Destructive and Non- IS:7303 (Part-1), IS: i)10% of the length of
destructive tests on Welds 5334, IS:1182, longitudinal and transverse
IS:4853,IS:3658 butt welds in tension flanges

ii) 5% of the length of

longitudinal and transverse
butt welds in compression
flanges.

ii) All transverse butt welds

in webs adjacent to tension
flanges as specified by the
Engineer.

5.9 Sheathing Ducts

Table 15- Control tests On Sheathing Ducts

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Workability Test Appendix-1800/1 of Three tests for one lot of
Specifications for supply (not exceeding
Roads and Bridges 7000 m length)
MOST-1997
b. Transverse Load Rating Test Appendix-1800/I of Three tests for one lot of
Specifications for supply (not exceeding
Roads and Bridges 7000m length)
MOST-1997
c. Tension Load test Appendix-1800/I of Three tests for one lot of
specifications for supply (not exceeding
roads and Bridges 7000 m length)
MOST-1997
d. Water Loss Test Appendix-1800/I of Three tests for one lot of
Specifications for supply (not exceeding
Roads and Bridges 7000 m length)
MOST-1997

5.10 Pile Foundation

Table 16- Control Tests On Pile Foundation

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable
Frequency
a. Pile Load test IS:2911(Part-IV) Two tests for initial load
tests and 2% of the total
number of piles or 2
whichever is more for
routine load tests.

5.11 Well foundation

Table 17- control Tests On Well Foundation

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Tilts and shifts Clause 1207.8 of As required.
Specifications for
roads and bridges
MOST 1997

5.12 Elastomeric Bearings

Table 18- Control tests On Elastomeric Bearings

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Physical Properties IS: 3400 (Parts I & Two for each source of
II) supply and occasionally
when called for Besides,
the Contractor will also
submit test data released
by the Manufacturer.
b. Maximum Compression Set IS: 3400 (Part 10) Two for each source of
supply and occasionally
when called for. Besides,
the contractor will also
submit test data released
by the Manufacturer.
c. Accelerated Aging IS: 3400 (Part IV) Two for each source of
supply and occasionally
when called for. Besides,
the Contractor will also
submit test data released
by the Manufacturer.

5.13 Mortar for Masonry Work

Table 18- Control Tests On Mortar

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

Frequency
 a. Compressive Strength IS:2250 One sample for every 2 m3
subject to a minimum of 3
samples in a day’s work.
b. Consistency of Mortar IS:2250 One sample for every 2 m3
subject to a minimum of 3
samples in a day’s work.
c. Water Retenivity IS: 2250 One sample for every 2 m3
subject to a minimum of 3
samples in a day’s work.

5.14 Load Test of Super Structure

Table 18

S.No. Test Test Methods Minimum Desirable

Frequency
a. Load Test on Super Structure IRC SP:37 One Number

6 (A) QUALITY
ASSURANCE
FORMATS

(WORKS SHEETS & CHECK LIST PERFORMAS)

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE FORMATS

The quality assurance formats normally used in roard construction are detailed on following
pages. Project Engineer of Contractor would have to work out their own formats as per
requirement of Project with the approval of Project Engineer and SE (QC).

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6.1 WORKSHEET FOR BORROW MATERIALS

Name of Work :
Material Source :
Location :

S Loca- KM in Sand Grading

N Tion which Content %
o of Material % passing
. Borro is used through 60 20 15 75 P.I Proc CBR De Na
w 0 0 0 mi Valu tor Lete tur
Area 4.75mm mi mi mi c e Dens rious al
c c c ity Mi
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6.2 WORKSHEET FOR PLASTICITY INDEX TEST

(Reference : IS-2720-Part-V-1970)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Kind of Material: Sampled by :
Material Source : Date of Testing :
Location : Tested by :
Natural MC : Frequency
(As laid down) :

DETAILS OF TESTS

LIQUID LIMIT/TRIAL NO 1 2 3 4 5
A. No. of Blows
B. Container No.
C. Wt of Tare (gm)
D. Wet Wt of
Sample + Tare (gm)

E. Dry Wt of Sample +Tare (gm)

F. Wt of Water (D-E) (gm)
G. Wt of Dry Soil
(E-C) (gm)
H. Average % MC (F/Gx
100)
PLASTIC LIMIT/TRIAL NO 1 2 3 4 5 Avg.
I. Container No.
J. Wt Wt of
Sample + Tare (gm)
K. Wet Wt of
Sample + Tare (gm)
L. Dry Wt of Sample
+ Tare (gm)
M. Wt of Water (K-L) (gm)
N. Wt of Dry Soil (L-J) (gm)
O. Average % MC (M/N*100)

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6.3 WORKSHEET FOR MOSITURE CONTENT TEST

(Reference :IS-2720-Part-II-1973-Second Revision)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Material Source : Sampled by :
Location : Date of Testing :
Kind of material : Tested by :
Frequency
( As laid down) :

DETAILS OF TESTS

Test No. 1 2 3 4 5
A. Container No.
B. Wt of Container
(gm)
C. Wt of container +
Wet Sample (gm)
D. Wt of Container +
Dry Sample (gm)
E. Wt if Water
(C-D) (gm)
F. Wt of Dry Sample(D-B) (gm)
Average % MC (E/F*100)

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6.4 WORKSHEET FOR WATER ABSORPTION TEST

(Reference : IS-2386-Part-III-1963)
 Name of Work :
Material Source : Date of Sampling :
Location : Sampled by :
Date of testing :
Tested by :
Frequency
(As laid down) :

DETAILS OF TESTS

ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 Average
A. Soaked Surface Dried
Weight of Aggregate
In Water (gm)
B. Wt of Oven Dried
Aggregate (gm)
C. Weight of Water
Absorbed (A-B)(gm)
D. Percentage of
Absorption
[(C/B)*100]
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6.5 WORKSHEET FOR MOISTURE DENSITY TEST

(Reference :IS-2720-Part-VII-1965)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Material Source : Sampled by :
Kind of Material : Date of Testing :
Location : Tested by :
Chainage : Frequency :
(As laid down)

DETAILS OF TESTS

DRY DENSITY TEST/TRIAL NO. 1 2 3 4 5 Average

A. Wt of Mould (gms)
B. Wt of Mould
+ Wet Soil (gms)
C. Wt of Wet Soil (B-A) (gms)
D. Volume of Mould (c c)
E. Wet Density of Soil
C/D (gms/c c)
F. Dry Density of Soil
{{C/100+L)} *100]/D
MOISTURE CONTENT 1 2 3 4 5 Avg.
TEST/CAN NO
G. Wt of Can
H. Wt of Wet Soil
+ Can (gms)
I. Wt of Dry Soil
+ Can (gms)
J. Wt of Water (H-I) (gms)
K. Wt of Dry Soil (I-G) (gms)
L. Average % MC[(J/K)*100]

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6.6 WORKSHEET FOR SIEVE ANALYSIS

(Reference :IS-2386-Part-I-1963)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Kind of Material : Sampled by :
Location : Date of Testing :
Tested by :
Weight of Oven Dried Sample: Frequency :
(As laid down) :

DETAILS OF TESTS

IS Sieve Weight Cummulative Weight Percentage Percentage Percentage Specified

Size Retained Weight Passing Retained Cumulative Passing Limits
Mm/Micron (gm) Retained (gm) Retained (Laid
(gm) down)
100 mm
90mm
80mm
63mm
50mm
40mm
25.0 mm
25.0 mm
16.0 mm
12.5 mm
10.0 mm
4.75 mm
2.36 mm
1.18mm
600
micron
425
micron
300
micron
150
micron
75
micron

Silt +Clay Content: Weight of dried sample (W1 ) =

Weight of even dried sample retained=

On 75micron Sieve (after washing)(W2)
Percentage of Silt + Clay Content =(W1-W2) /(W)1)*100

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6.7 WORKSHEET FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST FOR FINE AGGREGATES

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Material Source : Sampled by :
Location : Date of Testing :
Testing by :
Frequency :
(As laid down)

FINE AGGREGATES

DETAILS OF TESTS

No. ITEM/TEST NO 1 2 3 Average

A. Weight in air of Saturated Surface Dried
Sample (gm)
B. Weight in Air of Oven Dried Sample (gm)
C. Weight of Pycnometer Bottle
Filled with Water (gm)
D. Pycnometer Water +Sample (gm)
E. Percentage Water Absorption=[(A-B)/B]*100
F. Bulk Specific Gravity=[(A)/{A-(D-C)}]
G. Specific Gravity
=[(B)/{A-(D-C}]
H. Apparent Specific
Gravity=[(B)/B-(D-C)}]

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6.8 WORKSHEET FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST FOR COARSE
AGGREGATES

Name of Work : Date pf Sampling :

Material Source : Sampled by :
Location : Date of Testing :

Tested by
Frequency :
(As laid down)

COARSE AGGREGATES

DETAILS OF TESTS

S.No. ITEM/TEST NO 1 2 3 Average

A. Weight in Air of Saturated Surface
Dried Sample (gm)
B. Weight in Air of Oven Dried Sample
(gm)
C. Weight of Sample in
Water (gm)
D. Percentage Water
Absorption =[(A-B)/B]*100
E. Bulk Specific Gravity=[(A)/(A-C)]
F. Specific Gravity
=[(B)/(A-C)]
G. Apparent Specific Gravity=[(B)/(B-C)]

Observations:

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6.9 WORKSHEET FOR SAND CONTENT TEST

(IS:2730 Part-IV-1965)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Kind of material : Sampled by :
Source of Material : Date of Testing :
Location : Tested by :
Frequency :
(As laid down)
 DETAILS OF TESTS

S.No. ITEM/TEST NO 1 2 3 Average

A. Original Weight (gm)
B. Oven Dried Weight
(gm)
C. Oven Dried Weight Retained on 75
Micron IS Sieve
(After Washing) (gm)
D. Percentage of Sand
Content =[(C/B)*100]

Observations:

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6.10 WORKSHEET FOR FIELD COMPACTION TEST BY CORE CUTTER

METHOD
(Reference :IS-2720-Part-XXIX)

Name of Work : Date of Testing :

Source of material : Tested by
Layer No. : Frequency :
Location : (As laid down) :

Station of Test :

DETAILS PF TESTS

MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY/TEST NO. 1 2 3 Average

A. Wt of Wet Soil + Core Cutter
B. Wt of Core
C. Wt of Wet Soil (A-B)
D. Volume of Core Cutter-
1000C.C.
E. Wet Density of Soil (C/D)
F. Dry Density of Soil [E/(100+M)]*100
G. M.D.D…………..OMC……….
Relative Compaction =[(F/G)*100]=
MOISTURE CONTAINER NO. 1 2 3 Average
H. Wt of Wet Soil +Container
I. Wt of Dry Soil +Container
j. Moisture Container (H-I)
K. Wt. Of Container
L. Wt of Dry Soil (I-K)
M. % of Moisture (J/L)*100

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6.11 OBSERVATION SHEET FOR STRIPPING VALUE TEST

(Reference : IS: 6241-1971)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Aggregate Source :
Location : Sampled by :

Type of Aggrgate : Date pf Obsn :

Type of Binder : Observed by :

Percentage Binder Used: Frequency

(As laid down) :

Total Wt of Aggregate:
Total Wt of Binder :
Temp of Water Bath :

DETAILS OF OBSERVATIONS

DETAILS/OBSERVATION NO 1 2 3 Average
Stripping Percentage as Observed
from the Aggregates on Visual
Inspection
Limits Value not to be
greater than
25%

Observations:

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6.12 WORKSHEET FOR AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE

(IS:2386 Part-IV-1963)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Kind of Material : Sampled by :
Location : Date of Testing :
 Tested by :
Frequency
(As laid down)

DETAILS OF TESTS

Sr. TRIAL NO 1 2 3 Average

No.
A. Initial Weight(gms)
B. Weight Retained After test
On Sieve No. 2.36mm (gms)

C. Percentage weight Loss =[(A-B)/

(A)*100]
[Aggregate Impact Value (A/V)]

Average % Loss (A/V)=

Specification % Loss (A/V)=
Observations:

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6.13 WORK SHEET FOR FLANINESS INDEX TEST

(Reference :IS:2368-Part I-1965)

DETAILS OF TESTS

S.No. Passing Retained on Is Wt of Sample Wt Passed Percentage of

Through Sieve (Gms) through Flaky Particles
IS : Sieve Thickness (Flakiness
gauge (Gms) Index)
1 63mm 50mm X1 Y1 (Y1/X1)*100
2 50mm 40mm X2 Y2 (Y2/X2)*100
3 40mm 31.5 X3 Y3 (Y3/X3)*100
4 31.5mm 25mm X4 Y4 (Y4/X4)*100
5 25mm 20mm X5 Y5 (Y5/X5)*100
6 20mm 16mm X6 Y6 (Y6/X6)*100
7 16mm 12.5mm X7 Y7 (Y7/X7)*100
8 12.5mm 10mm X8 Y8 (Y8/X8)*100
9 10mm 6.3mm X9 Y9 (Y9/X9)*100
Results: x(x1+…..+x9)≠ Y1+….Y9) ≠ (Y/X)*100=
(Flakiness Index)

Observations:

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6.14 WORKSHEET FOR FIELD COMPACTION TEST BY REPLACEMENT

METHOD.
(IS-2720-Part-XXVIII-1966)

Name of Work : Date of Testing :

Source of Material : Tested by :
Chainage :
Layer No. : Frequency
(As laid down) :

Station of test : Type of Test : Proctor/Mod

Proctor
Limits : 95/98/100% of MDD

DRY DENSITY/TEST NO 1 2 3 Average

A. Wt of Soil (gm)
B. Wt of Sand Taken (gm)
C. Wt. Of Sand Left in Cylinder (gm)
D. Wt of Sand in Cone (gm)
E. Wt of Sand in Pit [B-(C+D)] (gm)
F. Volume of Pit (E/Density of Sand)(c c)
G. Wet Density of Soil (A/F) (gm/c c)
H. Dry Density of Soil
[{G/(100+p)}*100](gm/c c)
I. MDD……….. OMC………….
J. Relative Compaction
MOISTURE CONTENT/CONTAINER NO. 1 2 3 Average
K. Wt of Wet Soil +Container
L. Wt of Dry Soil +Container
M. Moisture Content in Sample (K-L)
N. Wt of Container
O. Wt of Dry Soil (L-N)
P. % of Moisture [(M/O)*100]
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6.15 CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO TEST

(IS-2720-Part-XVI-1965)

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Kind of Material : Sampled by
Location : Soaked/Unsoaked :
Condition of Specimen: Providing Ring :
Date Moulded :
Date of Testing :
Calibration Factor :
Period of Soaking : Tested by
Dry Density (gm/ c c) : Frequency
(Before Soaking) (As laid down)
Dry Density (gm/ c c) :

(After Soaking)
Percentage
Moisture Content

DETAILS OF TESTS

S.No Dial Penetration Load Dial Load on Unit Load Corrected

Gauge (0.01 mm) Gauge Plunger Kg/sg.cm Unit Load
Reading Reading (L) kg (L/19.635) From Curve
kg/sq.cm
1 0
2 50
3 100
4 150
5 200
6 250 (X)
7 300
8 400
9 500 (Y)
10 600
11 700
12 800

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6.16 WORK SHEET FOR BINDER CONTENT
DETERMINATION
 Name of Work : Date of Sampling :
Kind of Material: Sampled by :
Material Source :
Location : Date of Testing :
Tested by :
Frequency :
(As laid down)

ITEM 1 2 3 Average
A. Weight of Mix (gm)
B. Initial Weight of Filter Paper (gm)
C. Weight pf Mix after Extraction (gm)
D. Weight of Filter Paper after Extraction with
Fine Materials (gm)
E. Weight of Fine Materials (D-B)(gm)
F. Percentage of Binder Content
=[(A)-(C+E)](gm)
G. Percentage of Binder Content
=[(F/A)*100]

Observation : (Allowable Value from job Mix Formula=±0.3%/±0.5%)

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6.17 WORKSHEET FOR MARSHAL STABILITYOBSERVATIONS

Name of Work : Date of Sampling :

Chainage : Sampled by :

Kind of Material:

Date of Testing : Tested by

(As laid down)

STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE DETERMINATION

Mixing temperature, c : Grade of Bitumen (80-100)/(60-70):Pen, grade

Number of Blows on Either Side: Compacting temperature, Cº :

Flow Value Dial 1 Division : Providing Ring Calibration Factor :

 DETAILS OF TESTS

Sample No. Bitumen Maximum Stability Flow Dial Flow

Content Providing Value (Kg) Reading Value
Percent Ring 0.01 mm
Reading Measured Corrected units
1
2
3
Average%
1
2
3
Average%
1
2
3
Average%

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(PIDB PROJECTS)

6.18 WORKSHEET FPR MARSHAL STABILITY TEST

CALCULATIONS AND RESULTS

Name of Work :
Locations : Date of Testing :
Job Mix Formula :
No. of Blows :

DETAILS /SPECIMEN NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6

A. Bitumen by Wt of Aggregate %
B. Bitumen by Wt of Mix (%)
C. Aggregate by Wt of Mix (%)
D. Dry Wt of Specimen in Air Igm)
E. Dry Wt of Specimen in Water (gm)
F. Saturated Surface Dry Wt (1 min in water)(gm)
G. Volume of Specimen (F-E) (c c)
H. Bulk Density of Mix (D/G) (gm/c c)
I. Volume of Bitumen {(H*B)/SG of
Bitumen)*100(%)
j. Volume of Aggregates [{(H*C)/SG of Mix
aggregate)*100](%)
K. Air Voids in Mix. [100-(I+J)](%)
L. Total voids in Mineral Aggregates (VMA)(100-J)
(%)
M. Voids Filled with Bitumen [(I/L)*100] (%)
N. Corrected Stability (kg)
O. Flow (mm)

PUNJAB PWD B& R

(PIDB PROJECTS)

6.19 WORKSHEET FOR COMPRESSIVE STRENGHT TEST

(Reference IS-516-1959)

Name of Work : Date of :

Construction Site : Casting

Location : Sampled by :

Slump : Date of
Testing

Sample Received
At Lab by : (As laid
Down) :

DETAILS OF TESTS

S.No. Area of Weight Density Load Strength Required

Mould Sq. Strength
cm Gm Gm/c c Kg Kg/sq.
Cm Kg/sq.cm
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Observations:
 PUNJAB PWD B& R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

6.20 WORKSHEET FOR BRICKS TEST

(Reference : IS-3495-Part-I to V-1973 – First Revision)

Name of :
Work
Material Date of Sampling :
Source :
Location : Sampled by :
Chainage Date of Testing :
Quality at : Tested by :
Site :
Brand of : Frequency
Bricks : (as laid down) :

6.21 WATER ABSORPTION TEST

Brick No 1 2 3 4 5 Average
A. Original Dry
Wt (gm)
B. Wt of Brick
After Absorption
for 24 hrs
(gm)
C. Wt of Water
Absorbed (A-b)
(gm))
D. Average %
Absorption
(C/A*100)

6.22 COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST

Date of flushing bed Faces Date of Testing :

With Cement-Sand Mortar
(1:1) Tested by :

Brick No 1 2 3 4 5 Average
E. Bed Face Area of
Brick (sq cm)
F. Maximum Load at Failure
In (kg)
G. Compressive
Strength (F/E)(kg/Sq cm)

Observations : (Limits : AVG. not less than 105 kg/sq. cm).

6 (B) CHECK LIST FOR VARIOUS

ACTIVITIES

CHECKLIST FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES

 The contractor is to plan and program, make arrangements for materials, labour, plant and machinery
etc. for carrying out various activities in respect of work to plan for completion of work with in stipulated time
period. The contractor is required to plan for daily output of various activities and items of work in most
desirable workmanship manner including meeting of specifications under the overall Supervision and to entire
satisfaction of Project Engineer-cum-Executive Engineer.

The contractor is required to make various arrangements and tests of materials, including job mix
formula before starting of work everyday including proceeding with next activity on the completion of first
activity. Before any work is taken up ( i.e earthwork, GSB, WMM, Prime/tack coat, bituminous layers and
cement concrete) the Project Engineer or his representative or would check lists referred hereinafter and shall
allow for starting of the activity for that day.

Material daily report and Laboratory daily report shall be submitted by Quality control Engineer.
Basically all the test whether in field or in laboratory are to be conducted by the contractor either in the presence
of Supervisory personnel or Quality Control Engineer and the test results shall to be submitted in the
appropriate formats to the Project Engineer-cum-Executive Engineer. The Quality Control Consultant shall
conduct the tests independently to confirm the test results done by the contractor.

FORM F-1

PUNJAB PWD B & R

(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

CHECK LIST FOR EARTH WORK

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

SL DESCRIPTION REMARKS
NO. YES NO
1. Are sufficient number of dozers, graders and rollers
available at site.
2. Are there are pipes, conduits, wires, cables below
ground.
3. Is the site clean.
4. Clearing/ grubbing done properly?
5. Is natural ground compacted?
6. Is a draining layer required & has the area been
delineated?
7. Is the draining layer in place?
8. Are toe points as per cross section?
9. Is the cut material suitable for benching?
10. Is the layer properly watered?
11. Is the compacted layer ready to field testing?
12. Is the compaction of placed layer satisfactory and
ready for next layer?
13. Have the deficiency been to the contractor for
rectifications?
General Remarks:-

______ ______ ___________

Quality Project Project
Control Engineer Engineer
Engineer (Contractor).

Form : F-2
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

CHECK LIST FOR GRANULAR SUB BASE

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Are sufficient number of graders, dozers and rollers for
spreading and compaction available.
2. Are the results of laboratory tests for the borrow
material within the project specification?
3. Is the material watered properly?
4. Is the material within the tolerances for size?
5. Is additional moisture required?
6. Are the number of passes of rollers, speed and
procedures correct?
7. Are the layers adequately placed and compacted?
8. Are there any crack on the surface due to excessive
fines or due to over rolling?
9. Is the compacted layer ready for field testing?
10. Is the compaction of the placed layer satisfactory and
ready for next layer
11. Has the layer been proof rolled?
12. ADDITIONAL CHECK ON SHOULDERS
Are the shoulders to correct slopes?
13. Are shoulders trimmed to correct width?
14. Has adjacent AWC been cleaned at shoulders edges?
15. Have the deficiencies been reported to the Contractor
for rectification?
General Remarks:-

____________________________________
Quality Project Project
Control Engineer Engineer
Engineer (Contractor)

Form : F-3
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

CHECK LIST FOR THE WET MIX MACADAM

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Is there sufficient equipment for placing and compacting
the WMM?
2. Is the GSB approved for density and level?
3. Do the WMM grading confirm to MOST Specification.
4. Is the sub-base slightly moist prior to placing WMM
base?
5. Have the steel level pins plus wire been checked for
level before paver commences work?
6. Is there any segregation during laying of the WMM?
7. Is the loose lift thickness adequate to give the
specification final thickness?
8. Do the WMM base appear to have uniform moisture
content?
9. Are there cracks on the surface e due to the excessive
rolling?
10. Have the loose and segregated portions been rectified?
11. Is the WMM base ready for field testing?
12. Are the density test results satisfactory and is the WMM
base ready for prime coat?
13. Has the finished layer been proof rolled?
14. Have the deficiencies been reported to the Contractor for
rectification?
General Remarks:-

____________________________________
Quality Project Project
Control Engineer Engineer
Engineer (Contractor)

Form : F-4
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

CHECK LIST FOR PRIME COAT/TACK COAT

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Is the weather & temperature suitable for Priming?
2. Was compaction tested?
3. Is surface clean?
4. Has surface been lightly dampened?
5. Are any pool of water?
6. Are spray jets and pumps ok?
7. Any leakages?
8. Sufficient Trays available?
9. Is the thermometer on the sprayer ok?
10. Has the temperature of prime been checked?
(Recommended temperature 330 to 550)
11. Speed clock working?
12. Is the distributor traveling at recommended speed?
13. Pressure pump ok?
14. Have the deficiencies been reported to the Contractor for
rectification?
General Remarks:-

____________________________________
Quality Project Project
 Control Engineer Engineer
Engineer (Contractor)

Form : F-5
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

CHECK LIST FOR DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM /BITIMINIOUS MACADAM

WORKS

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Is the whether & temperature suitable for asphalting?
2. Is the paver in good working condition?
3. Is the stand by equipment available?
4. Is a prime or tract coat required prior to proceeding
with the DBM?
5. Is the WMM base course approved and primed and
cleaned to allow the laying of bituminous base course to
proceed?
6. Are the survey stacks and wire setup property to control
the width and level if asphalt?
7. Is the departure time, weight and temperature
mentioned in the delivery slip?
8. Are the placement and compaction temperature with in
the specified range?
9. Is the rolling operation, i.e number of passes, speed,
weight contact pressure etc. correct?
10. Is there any segregation in the pavment?
11. Is there thermometer in site?
12. Is the loose lift thickness adequate to ensure the correct
layer thickness after compaction?
13. Have the cold construction joints been primed/ coated?
14. Have the DBM samples been collected for laboratory
testing?
15. Are the finished levels of DBM within the tolerance?
16. Have the deficiencies been reported to the Contractor
for rectification?
General Remarks:-

____________________________________
Quality Project Project
Control Engineer Engineer
 Engineer (Contractor)

Form : F-6
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE /SEMI DENSE BITIMINIOUS CONCRETE

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Is the paver in good working condition?
2. Is the stand by equipment available?
3. Is the underlying base course approved and cleaned to
allow the wearing course to proceed?
4. Is tact coat required prior to proceeding with the BC?
5. Is the whether satisfactory for lying the?
6. Are the survey stacks and wire setup property to control
the width and level if asphalt?
7. Is the departure time, weight and temperature
mentioned in the delivery slip?
8. Are the placement and compaction temperature with in
the specified range?
9. Is the rolling operation, i. e. number of passes, speed,
weight contact pressure etc. correct?
10. Is there any segregation in the payment?
11. Is there thermometer in site?
12. Is the loose lift thickness adequate to ensure the correct
the correct layer thickness after compaction?
13. Have the cold construction joints been primed/ coated?
14. Have the BC samples been collected for laboratory
testing?
15. Are the finished levels of asphalt within the tolerance?
16. Have the deficiencies been reported to the Contractor
for rectification?
General Remarks:-

____________________________________
Quality Project Project
Control Engineer Engineer
Engineer (Contractor)
 Form : F-6
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

CHECK LIST FOR BITUMINOUS MIX DELIVEY & LAYING

Truck/ Tipper No. :

Type of Mix. :
Date / Time of :
Leaving plant :
Temperature :
Delivery Slip Issued : Yes/NO

Time of reporting at site :

Temperature of mix. :
KM/Lane of laying :
Time of discharge :
Temperature at the time of :
Discharge :
Time at departure :

______________ _______________ __________________

Representative of Representative of Representative of

CONTRACTOR Q.C ENGINEER PROJECT ENGINEER

Form : F-9
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

Location _______________________
 Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

CHECK LIST FOR FORM WORK

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Form Work design/ drawings approved including de-
sheuttering
2. Trial panel approved ( if required)
3. Form work alignment correct.
4. Form work levels correct.
5. Form work dimensions correct.
6. Form work member spacing correct.
7. Form work member material quality acceptable
8. False work members spacing, sizes & quality
acceptable.
9. Gaps between primary and secondary members
wedged.
10. Joints between panels closed and flushed.
11. Panel flatness acceptable.
12. Tie rods spacing correct and properly tight
13. Spaces between shutter surface tightly fitted.
14. Box outs, cast-in-items, ducts, fixed correct, securely.
15. Pre-stressing shuttering and vents, alignment and
spacing of supports acceptable.
16. Empty sheating secured against floatation.
17. Pre- stressing anchorage position and fixing acceptable.
18. Chamfers (fillet sizes, straightness, fixing acceptable.)
19. Formwork clean
20. Formwork release oil material approved and applied.
21. Construction joint preparation satisfactory.
22. Contraction / Expansion joint preparation satisfactory.
23. Safe access constructed.
24. Adequate work space provided for labour, equipment.
25. Shutter Vibrators (if required), location and fixing
arrangements approved.

General Remarks

______________ ________________ _______________

QUALITY CONTROL PROJECT ENGINEER PROJECT
ENGINEER (CONTRACTOR) ENGINEER

Form : F-10
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

CHECK LIST FOR REINFORCEMENT

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Working drawings with latest revision approved.
2. Bar schedules approval.
3. Reinforcing steel material approved.
4. Bar bending and cutting satisfactory.
5. Corrosion treatment of bars, if required, satisfactory.
6. Bar sizes correct.
7. Bar spacing correct.
8. Bar lap lengths correct.
9. Bar laps at correct location.
10. Bars ties as specified.
11. Bar assembly rigid and adequately supported.
12. Cover to bottom bars correct.
13. Cover to side bars correct.
14. Cover to top bars correct.
15. Cover blocks approved including fixing.

General Remarks

______________ ________________ _______________

QUALITY CONTROL PROJECT ENGINEER PROJECT
ENGINEER (CONTRACTOR) ENGINEER

Form : F-11
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :
 Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

CHECK LIST FOR CONCRETE WORK

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. YES NO
1. Mix design Approved.
2. Batching Plant/ concrete weight batcher in working
order.
3. Stand by mixer in working order.
4. Water, sand, coarse aggregate, cement and admixture
approved.
5. Water, sand, coarse aggregate, cement, admixture stock
sufficient.
6. Concrete conveying arrangement, (Transit Mixer) in
working condition and adequate capacity.
7. Form work approved.
8. Reinforcement approved.
9. Pre stressing sheathing approved.
10. Sufficient vibrator available in working condition.
11. Tremie in working order ( for under water work.)
12. Concrete gang present, including carpenter, steel fixer.
13. Access as provided adequate.
14. Safety arrangements provided.
15. Lighting arrangements provided.
16. Communication between various points provided.
17. Arrangement for stoppage of concrete provided.
18. Curing arrangements made.
19. Laboratory notified for sampling.

General Remarks

______________ ________________ _______________

QUALITY CONTROL PROJECT ENGINEER PROJECT
ENGINEER (CONTRACTOR) ENGINEER

Form : F-12
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :
 CHECK LIST FOR CONCRETE DELIVERY & POUR

1) CONCRETE DELIVERY AT BATCHING PLANT

Concrete grade : M Tipper/ Transit Mixer No. :
W/c ratio : Time :
Cement content : Location :
Maxm Aggregate Size : mm
Admixture :
Design slump : mm

2) POUR AT SITE

 Member of structure :
 Slump : MM
 Discharge Started : hours
 Placement completed : hours
 No. of cubes taken :
0
 Placement Temperature : C
0
 Ambient temperature : C
 Weather condition

______________ _______________ __________________

Representative of Representative of Representative of

CONTRACTOR Q.C ENGINEER PROJECT ENGINEER

Form : F-13
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

Name of Contractor :
Name of Work :
Code No. :

Location _______________________
Date __________ Time ___________
RFI No. _______________________

CHECK FOR POST CONCRETEING INSPECTION

SL. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

NO. Satisfactory Not
Satisfactory
1. STRIPPING OF SIDE SHUTTERING.
a) Position / dimension of member.
b) Surface defects: honey combing / Air Bubbles/ cold
joints.
c) Cracks :Number and nature
d) Class of finish.
e) Any other defect.
2. EACH STAGE OF PRESTRESSING.
a) Position / dimension of member.
b) Surface defects: honey combing / Air Bubbles/ cold
joints.
c) Cracks :Number and nature
d) Class of finish.
e) Any other defect.
3. DE- CENTRING
a) Position / dimension of member.
b) Surface defects: honey combing / Air Bubbles/ cold
joints.
c) Cracks :Number and nature
d) Class of finish.
e) Any other defect.

______________ ________________ _______________

QUALITY CONTROL PROJECT ENGINEER PROJECT
ENGINEER (CONTRACTOR) ENGINEER

Form : F-14
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

CALIBRATION CHART OF BATCHING PLANT FOR AGGREGATE GAUGE CALIBRATED DATE :

Load DIAL GAUGE READING

Applied
(KG)

TRIAL-1 TROA;-11 TROA;-111 AVERAGE

Loading Un- Loading Un- Loading Un-
Loading Loading Loading
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
1100
1150
REMARKS :
PROJECT ENGINEER CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE
Form : F-15
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

CALIBRATION CHART OF BATCHING PLANT FOR WATER METER CALIBRATED DATE :

SL.NO TRIAL-1 TRIAL-11 TRIAL-111 Average

METRE WATER METRE WATER METRE WATER
Reading Measured Reading Measured Reading Measured
(LTRS) (LTRS) (LTRS) (LTRS) (LTRS) (LTRS)

1. 10 10 10
2. 20 20 20
3. 30 30 30
4. 40 40 40
5. 50 50 50
6. 60 60 60
7. 70 70 70
8. 80 80 80
9. 90 90 90
10. 100 100 100
11. 110 110 110
12. 120 120 120
13. 130 130 130
14. 140 140 140
15. 150 150 150
REMARKS:
PROJECT ENGINEER: CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE
 Form : F-16
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

CALIBRATION CHART OF BATCHING PLANT FOR CEMENT GAUGE CALIBRATED DATE :

Load DIAL GAUGE READING

Applied
(KG)

TRIAL-1 TROA;-11 TROA;-111 AVERAGE

Loading Un- Loading Un- Loading Un-
Loading Loading Loading
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
1100
1150
REMARKS :
PROJECT ENGINEER CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE
Form : F-17
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)
 CALIBRATION REPORT
(Cube Testing Machine)

DATE OF CALIBRATION TEMP.

GAUGE NO. CAPACITY
EQUIPMENT MODEL
FORCE MEASURING DEVICE SL. NO.
CERITFIED BY PLACE

REF.

SL.NO. DEFLECTION ACTUAL AVERAGE INDICATED

IN DIAL GAUGE LOAD OF THREE LOAD ON
IN APPLIED READINGS GAUGE
PROVING RING ERROR

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
NOTE : to obtain correct result positive (+) error to be subtracted, negative (-) error to
be added to the indicated load readings on machine gauges.

PROJECT ENGINEER CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE

Form : F-18
PUNJAB PWD B &R
(PIDB PROJECTS)

RECORDS OF CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENT

Name of Work :
Name of Contractor :
ITEM Date Calibrated Date of Date of Result of
& person Next Inspection & Inspection
certifying Calibration Person
(for vendor of approving
contractor) (for department
Result of
 Inspection

* Frequency of Calibration for different equipment to be specified in advance.

PROJECT AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE

ENGINEER OF CONTRACTOR

7. CONTROL OF ALIGNMENT , LEVEL

AND
SURFACE REGULARITY
 7. CONTROL OF ALIGNMENT , LEVEL AND SURFACE REGULARITY

7.1 GENERAL

All works shall be constructed to the specified lines, grades, cross-

sections and dimensions. The objective is to achieve a well built pavement conforming to the required
horizontal and vertical profile, design thickness of different payment courses and stipulated standards of riding
quality.

Given here are the producers for checking and permissible tolerances in different cases.

7.2 HORIZONAL ALIGNMENT

The checking of horizontal alignment shall be done with respect to the centre line to the road as shown
on the plans. It involves checking the geometrics of the road way as well as edges or the various pavement
layers vis-à-vis the design centre line. Horizontal alignment can be controlled properly only if the centre line of
the road has been marked in the field by means of reference pillars on both sides of the centre line located as
frequent intervals along the straight and at all changes of horizontal curvature. Manner of doing so is explained
in IRC : 36-1970. To ensure compliance with plans, edges or each pavement layer should be delineated with
respect to the centre line before placement, with the help of pegs, strings of other tools.

Allowable tolerances in respect in respect of horizontal alignment are recommended to be as follows:

(i) Carriageway edges + 10mm

(ii) Edges of the road + 40mm

way and lower layer of
pavement

7.3 SURFACE LEVELS OF PAVEMENT COURSES.

Surface levels of pavement courses calculated with respect to the longitudinal and cross profiles shown
on the drawing shall be checked through grid leveling / spot leveling etc. from the sub grade upwards for each
successive layer. Actual levels of the different courses shall not vary from the design levels beyond the
tolerances indicated below :

 Subgrade (+) 20mm

(-) 25mm
 Sub- base
Flexible pavement (+) 10mm
(-) 20mm

 Base course for flexible pavement

(a) Bituminous course (+) 6mm
(-) 6mm
 (b) Other than bituminous
Machine laid (+) 10mm
(-) 10mm

 Wearing course for flexible pavement

(a) Machine laid (+) 6mm

(-) 6mm

(b) Manually laid (+) 10MM

(-) 10mm

Care shall be taken that the negative tolerance for wearing course indicated above is not permitted in
conjunction with the positive tolerance for base course if the thickness of the former is reduced by more than
6mm for flexible pavements.

For checking compliance with the above requirement for subgrade, sub-base and base course,
measurements of the surface levels shall be taken on a grid of points placed at 6-25 metre longitudinally and 3.5
metre transversely. For any 10 consecutive measurements taken longitudinally or transversely not more than
one measurements shall be permitted to exceed the tolerance as above, this one measurement being not is excess
of 5mm above the permitted tolerance.

For checking the compliance with the above requirement of bituminous wearing courses,
measurements of the surface levels shall be taken on a grid of points spaced at 6.25 metre along the length and
0.5 metre from the edges and at the centre of the pavement. In any length of pavement, compliance shall be
deemed to be met for the final road surface, only if the tolerance given above is satisfied for any point on the
surface.

7.4 CONTROL ON LAYER THICKNESS

Even though checks on surface level of pavement courses provide an indirect control on the layer
thickness, additional measures may be necessary to establish that the thickness of constructed course is in
accordance with specifications. These measures could be in the form of thickness blocks or cross as may be
applicable. Control on the spread of material also provides an indirect check on the layer thickness. Whereas
small deviations in thickness may be unavoidable, larger deviations would unduly vitiate the pavement design.

In general, the average thickness, should not be less than the specified thickness. In addition the spot
reduction thickness should not exceed 15mm in the case of bituminous macadam and 6mm in the case of
bituminous concrete.

7.5 STANDS OF SURFACE REGULARITY

The criteria for surface evenness, both for longitudinal and transverse
Profile have been reviewed and the latest recommendations approved by the Indian Road Congress in
August 1976 (Published in IRC: Special Publication 16 : 1977 “Surface Evenness of Highway
Pavements”) are indicated in table 7.1. During construction, the surface evenness should be controlled
as explained in paras 7.6 and 7.7.

Table 7.1
 RECOMMENDED STRANDARDS FOR SURFACE
EVENNESS FOR PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION

Sr. Type of Construction Longitudinal Profile with 3 meter Cross

No. straight Edge
1.
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Permissible number of Permissible
Undulation mm. Undulations Variation form
Permitted in any Specified
300 metre length profile
exceeding mm. Under camber
18 16 12 10 6 template mm.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

1. Earthen sub-grade 24 30 - - - - 15
2. Stone soling/brick soling 20 - 30 - - - 12
3. Stablised soil 15 - - 30 - - 12
4. Water bound macadam with
Over size metal(40 to 90mm size) 15 - - 30 - - 12
5. Water bound macadam with 12 - - - 30 -
Normal size metal (20 to 50mm and
40 to 63 mm size) Penetration macadam
or BUSG

6. Surface dressing (two coats) 12 - - - 20 - 8

over WBM (20-50 mm or 40-
63mm size metal)
Penetration macadam or
BUSG
7. Open graded premix carpet 10 - - - - 30 6
20-25 mm thick

8. Bituminous macadam 10 - - - - 30@@ 6

9. Bituminous Concrete 8 - - - - 20@@ 4

10. Cement Concrete 8 - - - - 10@@ 4

Note:i. For surface dressing in all cases, the standard of surface evenness will be the same as for the
surface receiving the surface dressing.

ii. @@ These are four machines laid surfaces. If laid manually due to unavoidable reasons,
tolerance up to 50% above the values in this column may be permitted at the discretion of the
 Engineer in charge. However, this relaxation does not apply to the value of maximum
undulation for longitudinal profile mentioned in column 3 of the table.

iii. Surface evenness requirements in respect of both longitudinal and cross profile should be
simultaneously satisfied.

7.6 Control of Transverse profile

 The checking of transverse profile should commence right from the sub grade level and
continued for each successive layer up to the top. Checking is done with the help of camber
boards/ templates a few typical designs of which are shown are Fig. 1,2 and 3.

 The template in fig. 1 has adjustable reference pods so that the template can be pre-set for
any desired profile Fig. 2 shown a template in which the bottom piece for checking is
replaceable to correspond to the specified profile. These designs are meant usually for
checking the profile over a single-lane width. For two lane or multi-lane roads, generally
the checking operations will required to be carried out individually for each lane.

 For obtaining correct transverse profile on the finished surface of layer, it is necessary that
the spread material (before compacting/finishing) should conform to the desired profile as
far as possible. Therefore, the profile of the spread material should be continuously
regulated with templates/ camber boards (placed perpendicular to the road centre line).
Normally, set of three temples should be used in series at an interval of about 10 metres.
Checking of the finished surface subsequently should be on the same lines. Additional
checks may be made where visual appearance suggests an excessive variation.

7.7 Control of Longitudinal Profile

 The longitudinal evenness is specified in terms of the maximum permissible irregularity

under a straightedge. Typical designs for a metallic straight-edge and measuring wedge are
given in Fig.4. The sub-grade level.

 The procedure to be followed for marking surface unevenness measurements with a

straight-edge is given at Appendix.I

 Straight-edge measurements are slow and rather tedious. Travelling and rolling type of
straight-edge as well as other improved devices have been developed in some other
countries for facilitating the work on control of surface evenness. A device available in
India for this purpose is the Unevenness Indicator developed at the Central Road Research
Institute. This is a traveling straight-edge type of device which pre-set according to the
specification for the surface under check, performs the following functions on being run by
two workmen along the lines of measurement at a walking speed of about 5 Km per hour.
 i. Instantaneously indicates the size of irregularity through a pointer moving on a
graduate dial, to enlarged scale.

ii. Sounds a buzzer at locations where the irregularity is in excess of the maximum
permissible (as pre-set)

iii. Automatically marks, through colour spray, locations where the irregularity is in excess
of the permissible maximum (as pre-set).

 The unit is simple to operate and is now readily available in the market. This
should be used wherever possible.

 The criteria in column 4 to 8 ….. of Table 7.1 are meant to ensure that there are not
too many irregularities of a size one lower than the permissible maximum. This
check is exercised by counting the related irregularities as they occur and then
seeing whether there is excessive occurrence over any 300 mm length. Each
depression/hump is to be counted only once. Both straight-edge and Unevenness
Indicator methods are amenable to exercising of this control.

 The maximum permitted number of surface irregularities shall be as per table7.2

Table 7.2

MAXIMUM PERMITTED NUMBER OF SURFACE IRREGULARITY

Surfaces of carriageway Surface of lay-bays, areas and a

And paved shoulders -ll bituminous base

Irregularity 4mm 7mm 4mm 700

Length (m) 300 75 300 75 300 75 300
75

National
Highways
Expressways 20 9 2 1 40 18 4 2

Roads of Lower
Category 40 18 4 2 60 27 6
3

(Category of each section of road as described in Contract)

The maximum allowable difference between the road surface and underside of a 3m straight-edge when placed
parallel with, or at right angle to the centre line of the road at points decided by the Engineer shall be:

For pavement surface (Bituminous and cement concrete) 3mm

For base course Bituminous 6mm
For granular sub-base/base courses 8mm
For sub-base concrete pavements 10mm

Rectification

Where the surface regularity of subgrade and the various pavement courses fall outside the specified
tolerances, it shall be rectified in the following manners.

(i) Subgrade : Where the surface is high, it shall be trimmed and suitably compacted. Where the same is
low, the deficiency shall be corrected by scarifying the lower layer and adding fresh material and re compacting
to the required density.

(ii) Granular subgrade: Same as at (i) above.

(iii) Wet mix macadam sub base/ base : Where the surface is high or low, the top 75mm sgall be scarified,
reshaped with added material and recompacted.

(iii) Bituminous construction : For bituminous construction other than wearing course, where the
surface is low, the deficiency shall be corrected by adding fresh material over a suitable tack
coat if needed and recompacting to specification. Where the surface is high the full depth of the
layer shall be removed and replaced with fresh material and compacted to specification.

For wearing course, where the surface is high or low the full depth or the layer shall be removed and replaced
with fresh material and compacted to specification. In all cases, where the removal and replacement of a
bituminous layer is involved, the area treated shall not be less than 5 metre length and not less than 3.5 metre in
width.

8. SURVEYS STUDIES AND

PREPARATION OF DETAILED
PROPOSALS
From :

The Chief Engineer (IP),

Punjab PWD B&R Branch,
Chandigarh.

To

1. The Project Engineer cum EE,

Central Works Division,
SAS Nagar.

2. The Project –Engineer cum EE,

Provisional Division,
SAS Nagar,

3. The Project-Engineer cum EE,

Central Works Division,
ROPAR.

4. The Project-Engineer cum EE,

C/W Division No.3
LUDHIANA.

5. The Project-Engineer cum EE,

Provisional Division,
AMRITSAR, NAWANSHAHAR.

6. The Project-Engineer cum EE,

R & D Division No.3,
LUDHIANA

7. The Project- Engineer cum EE,

Provisional Division,
JALANDHAR.

Memo No. : IP/ CH/362-368

Dated :9.7.2000

Sub: Execution of Road Project :Preparation of Detailed Proposal for Approval of Technical
Committee of PIDB.
 Although Item Rate DNIT’s from the execution of road Projects are based upon physical scope of work
and engineering design as approved by the Technical Committee including specification, however quantities of
various items as included in the DNIT are tentative and are liable to undergo some variation on account of
specified site conditions. Similarly on account of recent amendments in MOST/ Specifications for Road and
Bridge works and IRC guidelines, some additional items may be involved or completion of works.

Now, therefore it has been decided that before actual execution of work detailed designs and proposal
are prepared based on detailed surrey along the complete reach for the approval of the Engineer as provided
under the agreement. There surveys shall be conducted an completed preferably during the Mobilization period
of 21 days through the Contractual agencies for finalization of scope of earth work. Drainage profile
corrections. Road geometrics, provising of M.S. Railing in built areas etc.

Guidelines appended herewith are to be followed for the finalization of quantities of various items and
additional item, if any; so that the revises scope of on the basis of site conditions as per detailed measurements
at site be got approved from Technical Committee at the earliest and preferably before actual in various reaches.

The detailed proposal duly signed by the SDE incharge, Contractor or his authorized representative and certified
by the Project Engineer be submitted for each work. Efforts are to be made to start the work at the earliest ;
therefore full cooperation is to be executed to Contractor for the finalization of the scope of work and to check
for any variations.

Sd/-
DA/Guidelines Chief Engineer (IP)

8. GUIDELINES OF THE FINALIZATION OF SCOPE OF WORK

8.1 Earth work:

The Quantities of the E/W in the DNIT’s are tentative and are to be finalized subject to following studies and
measurements.

1. Recording of existing levels of the centre line of the road at an interval of 15m and or proposed portions
of raising at an interval of 10 meter.

2. Recording of existing of levels of the cross section corresponding to the longitudinal section at center,
edges of the metalled portions, at edges of existing berms, and NSL on both sides and existing side
slopes positions.

3. Bench mark should be a permanent feature and in no case it should be culvert top or level Road
junction. Reduced B.M. should be a transferred at suitable intervals but not beyond more than 1 Km.
Strech.
4. Earth as and where typing in mounds/heaps on berms is to be shown in cutting & is to be properly
assessed with levels/ contours.
 5. The existing longitudinal and cross section along with surplus earth available on berms is to be recorded
in MB, which should be duly signed by the Contractor, SDE, incharge and be verified by the Project
Engineer.
6. The proposal levels of finished road surface including widening /4 lanning and Raising portions &
berms etc. should be super imposed on the existing levels on separate graph sheets and the Proposal is
to be got approved before actual execution.
7. E/W in embankments is to be worked out, after giving credit of surplus earth available in cutting from
berms, if any excavation on account of widening portions.
8. On the approval of the proposal, the actual levels achieved at site are again to be entered in M/B for
actual quantities payable for excavation, cutting an embankments.
9. The sources of the earth for embankments purposes are to be identified & intimated by the contractor in
writing. The soil samples are to be tested at field lab for soil analysis. i.e. sand contents , liquid limit an
plastic limits, OMC & Proctor density with heavy compaction and soaked of sources soil. The actual
earth filling is to be started only after the approval source.

8.2 PROFILE CORRECTIONS

Whenever the profile corrections are required on the existing roads, the proposal should be supported with
following studies.

1. Were ever the road surface is having Map creaks or alligator cracks, such areas should be preserved.
The provision of crack prevention course (Stress Absorbing Membrane to inhibit the propagation of
cracks is to be made.

2. The camber corrections of the existing road surface, as per the site are to supported with correction of
involved is more than 25 mm thick, the same be rectified by B.M… if less than 25 mm & it is to be
corrected with Mixed Seal surfacing type B.

3. In case the road surface is undulatory & needs profile corrections, before strengthening, the proposal
should be supported with existing surface levels at an interval of 5’-10” in lateral direction and at
interval of 10 ft in longitudinal direction for working out average thickness of corrective layers.

8.3 DRAINAGE

Drainage of the road surface especially in the built up areas on the roads passing through
villages and in the urban areas is to be given top importance. By all means, no portion of the
road should be left without proper drainage, the absence of which is likely to damage the road.
For this purpose the following studies are required for final assessment:

1. All the built up in areas on the road passing through the road passing through urban areas be
identified, Its existing level along with plinth levels of construction on both side be marked. The
maximum inundation of road during people season and time for natural drainage be checked up
from the local people and recorded.

2. No raising in such areas be proposed more than the existing plinth levels of construction on both
sides.

3. The section of suitable drain as per MOST standards for the drainage of the discharge of rainwater
be proposed on both sides.
 4. In case of built up areas of villages along the road, the drainage of the storm water through
proposed drain is to be made on roadside ditches beyond such areas.

5. For Urban areas, the stretches are long, thus it has to be studied that the discharge of drains through
side roads is not blocked. In such wherever culverts under side roads are required be proposed. The
disposal of rainwater as per natural gradients is to be ensured side.

6. Length of drain for all such reaches be clearly marked on plan including final disposal.

7. Wherever necessary, provision of catch pits and chutes be also made for draining the storm water in
to the parallel drains etc. be also made.

8.4 PROVISION OF LAY BYES

1. preferably near sales tax Barriers and Octoroi posts, provision of lay byes (150ft*12ft) size of both
sides of the road at suitable interval is to be kept, in open reaches.
2. The lay byes are to be finished with kerb and channels on outer edges.
3. Draining of such Lay byes shall be made away from the road.
4. Provision of all such lay byes should be marked on the plan, and the additional quantities of various
items involved be worked separately.

8.5 EXTENSION OF EXISTING CULVERTS AND SMALL BRIDGES

The proposal for widening of existing Culverts/bridges and that for new Culverts, if any, shall include.

1. Where ever the widening of the roads is form 17ft to 22ft, existing culverts/small bridges are to
be widened up to 33ft.
2. For widening a from 22ft to 33 ft existing culverts and bridges are to be widened up to 44ft.
3. New culverts, if required and are justified to be provided for cross drainage are to be identified
and to be include in the proposal.
4. For storm water drainage of the roads, through proposed surface drains, if culvert is required
under side in the same must be identified and be included in the proposal.
5. The foundation sub structure and super structure of the existing culverts/small bridges is to be
kept same as provided in case of existing culverts. In case the original drawings of
culverts/small bridges are not traceable, the existing sizes be checked at site and are to be
adopted after verification by Project Engineer.
6. For Super Structure such culverts /small bridge Nominal Concrete Mix (1:1 1/2 :3)is to be use,
with Fe 415 TMT/TOR steel reinforcement bars.
7. Construction of any H/L bridge covered in the Road Project shall be subject to the approval of
GAD and structural drawings by the CE(IP).
8. Longitudinal plan of the road showing all such extension of existing culverts/small Bridges and
construction of H/L bridges is to be prepared and submitted with proposal.

8.6 ROAD SIGNAGE & OVERHEAD SIGNAGE

The proposal for road signage and over head signage shall include:

1. Regulatory Mandatory signboards to be provided at suitable places as per IRC Guide lines
their location and approx. numbers.
2. Warning and cautionary Signs as per IRC Guidelines, their location and approx. numbers.
3. Guide or Informatory signs as per IRC Guidelines, their location and approx. numbers.
4. Overhead gantry signboards are only to be provided in the important towns, where the state
highways bifurcate for information and guidance of traffic.
 8.7 TRAFFIC MARKINGS

The proposal for traffic marking in thermoplastic paint shall include:

1. Providing of zebra crossing near schools, which is mandatory as per the orders of Hon’ble
High Court.

2. Center line; Lay bye lines including non overtaking zones, if any.

3. Traffic marking at Traffic Signals/ Junction/Intersection.

9. RECORDING OF TEST RESULTS &

QUALITY CONTROL RETURNS

9.1 VALIDITY OF TESTS RESULTS/CERTIFICATES

Checks & tests on quality Controls of Materials ; pre and post construction activities, involved in
the execution of works, as per required frequency and procedure shall be carried out regularly at
site and their record shall be maintained properly. Those tests which are beyond the scope of field
lab. or for the purpose of verification/confirmations of field tests, if required, such testings shall be
got done through following labs.

i) Verification/confirmation of field test - Pb. PWD (B&R Research

Results Lab. Nabha Road, Patiala.

ii) Job Mix formula for Bitumen Mixes, - I) Consultant Lab.

GSB and WMM ii) Any other reputed laboratory
With the permission of Project
Engineer.
 iii) Concrete Mix Design - As above and reputed
iv) CBR, C & Ǿ values of Earth work - Laboratory with the permission
and CBR of Granular Sub base sources of Project Engineer.

v) Important materials of bridges such as :

a) Bearings - At manufacturer’s Lab . in the
presence of representative of
Project Engineer.

b) Prestressing strands (must accompany - At Supplier’s Laboratory

with test certificates)

c) Prestressing accessories, sheathing,- At supplier’s laboratory (with

end anchorages, cones all accessories accompanied
with test certificate.

d) Expansion joints - At supplier’s laboratory

(From empanelled manufacturers of
MOST)

9.2 DUTIES OF QUALITY CONTROL CONSULTANT

Record of all tests along with the supporting documents such as work sheets, check list proformas etc.
shall be properly maintained by the Quality Control Consultant at site in the field lab.

It will be the joint responsibility of the agency, Quality Control Consultant and Project engineer
to ensure that:

(A) Prior approvals are obtained, well in time for:

 Source of earth for embankment on the basis of suitability determined by grain size analysis,
OMC verses MDD, unconfined undrained compression values of C& Ǿ and their possible trial
testings in field lab.
 Granular Sub base material on the basis of OMC verses MDD & CBR.
 For Wet Mix macadam on the basis of OMC v/s Max Dry Density.
 Optimum Binder content verses Max. Density for Bituminous Macadam.
 Optimum Bitumen Content verses Density subject to desired parameters of stability flow &
voids for DBM, SDBC and Bituminous soncrete.
 Mix Designs.

(B) Checking the Quality of materials as per required frequency and keeping its
record.

(C) Testing/ checking of Post Construction works as per desired frequency.

 (D) Keeping record of consignment of important materials and the manufacturer’s
Test certificates.

(E) Occasional verification of test results of cement & steel from the independent
reputed lab.

(F) Occasional checking of calibration of Machinery /Testing Equipments and

keeping its record.

(G) Filling and keeping record of check list proformas before the start of activities.

(H) Preparing of Quality Control returns and sending to the concerned authorities.

9.3 MAINTENANCE OF QUALITY CONTROL RECORD

Following register shall be maintained for recording results:-

(i) Record of consignment of Cement, Steel, Bitumen and Emulsion with manufacturer’s Test Certificates
details.

ii) Approval of source of materials.

iii) Approval of Job Mix Formula of Bituminous specifications and non bituminous specifications.

iv) Approval of concrete mix design.

v) Checking earth work in embankment.

vi) Post construction test of Non Bituminous specifications.

vii) Post construction test of bituminous specifications.

viii) Compressive strength of cubes.

ix) Slump at the time of pouring concrete.

(x) Control of alignments and surface regularity.