Particular Specifications: 1.0 General

CIDCO OF MAHARASHTRA LIMITED. Sl.Pg.No.
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C.A.NO.04/CIDCO/SE(KHR-I)/EE(KHR-II)/2010-11
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 GENERAL :
The particular specifications are to be read in conjunction with the
specifications contained in the description of items of Schedule “A”
specification contained in “Standard Specifications” published by
Buildings and Communications Department of Maharashtra, relevant
Indian Standard Specifications. In case of conflicting provisions in
various documents (except Schedule “A”), the provisions in Particular
Specifications shall take precedence over any other documents.
2.0 EXCAVATION
2.1 All excavation under this contract shall be in ordinary soil which
includes, vegetable or organic soil, turf, sand, gravel, loam, clay
including marine clay, mud, peat, black cotton soil, shale, loose and
or compact murum, including back filling, watering, compacting etc.,
complete.
2.1.1 Excavation in hard murum, soft rock and hard rock shall be strata as
defined in Standard Specification of P.W.D. of Govt. of
Maharashtra.
2.1.2 Bottom surfaces and sides of all excavations shall be trimmed and
formed to required levels, slopes etc. In addition, bottom surface
shall be watered and rammed.
2.1.3 Any soft spot or sludge shall be dug out and the cavity filled with
approved dry filling well rammed and consolidated.
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2.1.4 Excavation material required for filling shall be stacked or dumped

where indicated by the Engineer. Excavated material not required
for filling and any surplus material shall be removed and spread on
the site anywhere within the premises and as directed by the
Engineer or carted away from the site as directed by the Engineer.
Dumping of this surplus material shall be in an orderly manner and
according toe the levels/grades as indicated by the Engineer. The
cost of such removal and spreading shall be borne by the Contractor
and held to be included in the Contract Rates.
2.1.5 The Contractor shall, at the contract rates make provision for all
shoring, pumping, dredging, bailing out or draining water whether
subsoil or rain or other water and the excavation shall be kept free of
water while the masonry work or concrete work is in progress and
until the Engineer considers the work well set (Refer IS:3764 Safety
Code for Excavation Work). The sides of trenches shall be kept
vertical and the bottom horizontal and shall be run level throughout
our properly stepped as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor
shall erect and maintain during progress of works temporary fences
around dangerous excavations.
2.2 EXCAVATION IN CREEK AREA IN SLUSH

The item also includes cleaning the land width of all shrubs, weeds,
bushes, lose stone etc. The work will also have to be done in the
area subject to the tidal water. The work is to be executed as
directed by the Engineer. The slush (Marine clay) to be removed
upto top of hard strata such as weathered rock, soft rock, hard rock
etc. whichever is met earlier and rest the embankment on such hard
strata. The excavated stuff to be deposited as per direction of
14.4 ITEM TO INCLUDE :

1) Supply, conveyance and fixing of the spun concrete pipes including
collars, fixing in cement mortar 1:2 to the line, levels and slope.
2) All labour materials, use of equipment and tools for completing the
item satisfactorily.
14.5 MODE OF MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT :

The measurement shall be for the length of pipes provided and fixed
with collars from the outside of one face wall to the outside of the
other face wall, limiting the length to that specified in the plan, or
ordered by the Engineer.
The length shall be measured correct up to a centimetre. The rate shall

be inclusive of all the projecting lengths, if any, projections being
ignored in the measurements.
__________________ ________________________
Signature of Tenderer Additional Chief Engineer (II)
Date: Date:
Engineer as per site situation. For excavation in slush Contractor are

to use machinery like mechanical excavators or any other suitable
type of mechanical equipment and other machinery for transporting
excavated slush for speedy execution. For removing slush wherever
necessary, if rubble bunds are required, the same shall be provided as
per direction of the Engineer.
The work shall be carried out as per Clause 301 of MORT & H
Specifications.
2.3 EXCAVATION IN HARD ROCK

Anything that does not come out with shovels and pickaxes but
required blasting, chiseling or wedging for removal shall be treated
as rock. Boulders have 0.5 cu.m. will be treated as rock. Rubble
shall be stacked properly in heaps.
2.3.1 Contractor shall obtain license from District authorities for carrying
out blasting work as well as for obtaining, transporting and storing
explosives as per the “Explosives Rules 1940” or as amended. He
shall purchase the explosives, fuses, detonators etc. only from
licensed dealer. He shall maintain the account of explosive etc.
purchased and used by him. He shall be responsible for safe custody
or proper accounting of explosive materials. Engineer shall have
access to check stores of explosives and accounts thereof. All
precautions shall be taken and all rules complied with.
2.3.2 Where blasting is not practicable or prohibited, excavation shall be

done by wedging or chiseling and it shall be restricted to the quantity
required to the minimum. Of trenches exceed those shown in
drawings, the excess quantity shall not be paid for.
2.4 MODE OF MEASUREMENT

a) Measurement shall be as per drawing and dimensions of bed
concrete net without any allowance for increase in bulk. Extra
excavation for working space, on account of slips or falls shall
not be measured, and will include cost for inserting planking,
strutting etc. and filling with soil after removal of planking.
b) Where the ground is not uniform, levels shall be taken before
the start and after completion of the work and quantity of
excavation computed from these levels,
c) Where hard soil and rock are mixed, the excavated rock shall be
stacked separately. The rock shall be measured in stacks and
measured quantities reduced by 40% (to allow for voids), to
arrive at the excavated quantity of rock. From the total
excavation, the quantity of rock excavated shall be deducted to
arrive at the quantity of hard soil.
3.0 RATES FOR EXCAVATION SHALL INCLUDE THE

FOLLOWING PROVISIONS
a) Excavating either straight or curved or plain.
b) Bailing out all water (by pumping or other measures) which
may accumulate in excavations or sites or in trenches or in pits
from rains, springs, underground water, tidal water, broken
water mains, drains, well or any other sources.
c) Setting out works and all profiles, cross heads, boning rods,
staves as well as all tools and plant.
d) All materials and labour required for fencing in, protecting
against risk of accidents to open excavations etc. and for
providing gangways with hand rail across open trenches etc.

where necessary, during the progress of the works.
e) Watching the lighting where necessary and as directed by the
Engineer.
f) Forming ‘Tell Tales’ or ‘Dead Men’ in borrow pits and forming
steps in deep excavation for facility of recording measurements.
g) Planking and strutting of adequate strength designed by
contractor, as directed by Engineer.
h) Excavation for insertion of planking and strutting and filling
with soil after removal of planking and strutting.
i) Removal of slips or falls in excavation.
j) Carting away spoil or falls in excavations separating useful
spoil fit for re-use in filling.
k) Cleaning of irregular pockets and dewatering in excavation.
l) Carting of all unuseful excavated stuff and disposing of as
directed by Engineer.
m) Back filling the trenches including extra excavation done for
working space, safety etc. generally by excavated material (free
from black cotton soil, clay, boulders etc.) or by selected soil
brought from out side including labour, compaction, watering
etc. complete as directed by Engineer.
4.0 Providing earthwork in embankment with approved materials

obtained from road cutting / contractor’s own source including all
lifts and leads, laying in layers of 20 cm. to 30 cm. thickness,
breaking clods, dressing to the required lines, curves, grades and
section, watering and compacting to 97% Modified Proctor
Density complete.
4.1 GENERAL :
The work shall include preliminaries of clearing site, setting out and
preparing the ground and thereafter forming embankment for the road
with approved materials obtained from road curing / contractor’s own
source, laying them in layers, watering and compacting to the required
density and lines, curves, grades, cross section and dimensions shown
on the plan or as directed by the Engineer with due allowance for
shrinkage.
4.2 CLEARING SITE :

The ground over which embankment is to be formed shall be cleared
of all trees (unless cutting of trees of over 30 cm. girth is provided as a
separate item vide Rd.1), brushwood, loose stones, vegetation, bushes,
stumps and all other objectionable materials, under this item. Roots
of trees shall be grubbed to a depth of at least 15 cm. below the
original ground surface and at least 30 cm. below the formation level
whichever is deeper. The holes dug up for grubbing roots etc. shall be
filled with excavated materials in layers of 15 cm. and compacted.
Brushwood, stumps, vegetation etc. shall be cut flush with the ground.
4.3 SETTING OUT :

After the site is cleared, setting out shall be done. Profiles shall be set
up with stout poles to mark the centre and edges of the formation with
the top levels of formation clearly marked by paint or cut and the
slopes with string and pegs at every 80 metres on straight portion and
10 m. or less on curves or as directed by the Engineer. Toe line may
be marked with pick marks. Longitudinal and cross section levels
shall be taken recorded and checked for measurements and signed by
the contractor or his representative.
All the materials and labour required for this item shall be supplied
and profiles, B.Ms. etc. put up by the contractor. These shall be
covered by the rate.
Profiles, pegs, bench marks and other marks shall be maintained

without any disturbance as long as they are required.
4.4 MATERIALS :
After utilising, for the embankment all the useful and acceptable
materials obtained from the contractor’s own source within the
specified leads the contractor shall obtained additional materials from
Contractor’s own source. Satisfactory soil murum or a mixture of soil,
sand, murum, gravel, small boulders or rubble shall normally be
acceptable. Soils having laboratory dry density of less than 1.75
gm./cc. shall not be used in embankment. Only the materials
considered suitable by the Engineer shall be used for the bank.
Rejected materials shall not be put into the bank nor brought to the
work site. Perishable materials such as stumps, pieces of wood, roots,
rubbish, etc. and such other materials as will effect the stability of the
embankment shall not be used. Soils with humus of grass will be
permitted to be used as surface covering for the bank slopes to a
thickness of not more than 30 cm. (about 12”).
4.5 EQUIPMENT :
Pickaxes, crowbars, phawras and pans may be used for manual work.
Scrapers, dozers, graders, shovels, dumpers, trucks, trolleys etc. may
be used for mechanized work. Three wheel 8 – 10 tonne vibratory
roller giving a pressure required to obtain the specified density may be
used for compaction. Mechanically driven tankers may be used for

watering.
4.6 CONSTRUCTION METHOD :

4.6.1 Diversion :
If diversions barricading and signals are found to be necessary, they
shall be provided as detailed in specification No.BR.1 of Standard
Specifications of Red Book.
4.6.2 Preparing the ground for laying bank :

Before any material is laid for the bank the ground shall be cleared of
all rubbish etc. and the holes if any, filled up. When the embankment
is to be laid on hill sides or slopes, the existing slopes shall be
ploughed deeply. If the cross slopes are steeper than 1 in 3, steps with
reverse slope shall be cut into the slopes to give proper hold and
seating to the bank as directed by the Engineer. On surfaces flatter
than 1 in 15 no special surface treatment such as cutting steps shall be
necessary. The top 15 cm. (about 6”) of soil shall be scarified and
watered if directed and compacted to the same density as specified for
the embankment before any material is laid for the bank-work.
When the embankment is to be placed over an existing road or other

hard surface which is within 15 cm. (about 6”) of the finished
formation, the road or other hard surface shall be scarified to a
minimum depth of 15 cm. (about 6”).
The rate for embankment includes all the operations for preparing the
bed for laying the bank.
4.6.3 Laying the bank :

Embankment material shall be placed in successive horizontal layers
of 20 cm. to 30 cm. (about 8” to 12”) depth, extending to the full
width of the embankment including the slopes at the level of the
particular layer and 30 cm. (about 12”) more on both sides to allow
compaction of the full specified section. The extra loose stuff at the
edges shall be trimmed later after completion of the bank work
without extra cost leaving the correct section fully compacted.
Keeping the width of the bank initially less and widening it later by
dumping loose earth on the slopes shall not be permitted as the
additional width and slopes will remain loose and uncompacted.
Similar procedure to extend the embankment by dumping the material
longitudinally shall also not be allowed. When placing the bankwork
in 20 cm. to 30 cm. layers is not feasible as in water or over slopes too
steep to operate the construction equipment, the embankment may be
constructed in one layer to the minimum level at which equipment can
be operated and above such a level, the embankment shall be made up
in layers of specified thickness. When boulders, broken stones and
similar hard materials are mixed up with the embankment materials
care shall be taken to see that they are distributed uniformly into the
bank and that no hollows are left near them. No stone or hard material
shall project above the top of any layer. Each layer of embankment
shall be watered, levelled and compacted as specified hereinafter,
before the succeeding layer is placed. The surface of the embankment
shall, at all times during construction, be maintained at such a cross
fall as will shed water and prevent ponding. If bridges and culverts on
the road are not completed in advance of bankword, a length of 15 m.
to 30 m. (about 50' to 100') bank shall be left on each side of the
structure and these lengths shall be dealt with later for placing the
bank-work.
4.6.4 Watering :
If the bank material contains less than the optimum moisture water
shall be added to the material in the borrow pits or alternatively in the
loose layers of the embankment to bring the moisture uniformly upto
requirement. If some moisture is likely to be evaporated in transit or
in the bank before compaction adequate water in excess shall be added
to allow for the loss. If the material contains more than the required
moisture, it shall be allowed to dry until the moisture is reduced to the
required extent. If due to wet weather etc., the moisture content of the
soil cannot be reduce to the appropriate amount by exposure, bank
work shall be suspended till suitable conditions prevail without
contractor's claiming any compensation.
Water to be used shall be free of from harmful elements which may

cause heavy efflorescence etc., and approved by the Engineer. The
contractor shall make his own arrangement for getting adequate
quantity of acceptable water.
4.6.5 Compaction :
When a loose layer is levelled manually or mechanically and
moistured or dried to a uniform moisture content suitable for
maximum compaction, it shall be compacted by power roller, sheeps
foot rollers or vibratory roller or heavy hauling or dozing equipment to
give the specified 97% of the Modified Proctor Density. If on testing,
the density is found to be less than 97% of the Modified Proctor
Density the contractor shall do additional compaction necessary to get
the specified density after adding water if required. The density can
not be improved on reasonable efforts, the work may be accepted as
substandard by the Engineer. If he thinks it not harmful for the
purpose, at a reduce rate. Where the specified density is imperative
the work shall be removed and redone by the contractor at his own
cost to give the specified density.
Where the material allowed to be used is excessively stony or sandy

so that it will not compact to the required density where such material
is otherwise acceptable for embankment construction the Engineer
may waive the tests for stony or sandy portions where the required
test results are contained. Each layer shall be compacted fully before
the next layer is laid.
Proper sequence of all component operation shall be maintained to

give individual progress.
To allow for subsequent settlement, the finished level of the

embankment may be kept higher than the specified level by 1 cm. for
each metre of the height of the bank and this, if provided, will be paid
for.
The hauling equipment, animals, labour etc., shall be made to go over

the bank as far as possible, to get the initial compaction. Care shall be
taken for getting good compaction behind abutments returns and
wings walls, etc.
Bank-work in areas not accessible to rollers such as those adjoining

bridges, culverts and other work, shall be carried out independently of
the main embankment and shall be have the layers placed in 10 cm. to
15 cm. (about 4” to 6”) height and each layer shall be moistened and
thoroughly compacted with mechanical or manual tampers.
Embankment shall be brought up simultaneously in equal layers on
each side and compacted carefully to avoid unequal pressure etc.
4.7 PROTECTION :
Proper care shall be taken to ensure that the method of operation and
compaction of the bank-work does not cause damage or undue strain
to any structural element. Embankment over and around bridges or
culverts shall be of approved materials and carefully placed and
compacted. The contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the
protection of the bank-work by diversion of streams, local surface
drainage, rain water etc. likely to damage the bank. Any damage to
the bank-work due to no protection or inadequate protection shall be
made good by the contractor at his own cost. Conveyance of materials
shall not cause obstruction or nuisance to the nearby property owners
and traffic.
4.8 FINISHING :
The embankment shall be finished and dressed smooth and even in
conformity with the alignment, levels, cross-sections and dimensions
shown on the drawings with due allowance for shrinkage. On curves,
section shall be provided with super elevation and increased widths as
shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer. All damages caused
by rain, flood or any other reason shall be made good in the finishing
operations. The road land which shall be cleared of all debris and
ugly spots near camping areas etc. for which the contractor or his men
were responsible.
4.9 MAINTENANCE :
The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the bank-work
satisfactorily at his own cost till finally accepted including making
good any damages.
4.10 TESTS :
1) Tests shall be made to determine the maximum density of the
material to be used by the Proctor method before starting the
work.
2) Density tests shall be carried out for the bankwork during the
progress of the work. One set of three core samples for every
3,000 sq.m. area of each layer of bankwork shall be taken and
tested. The average density shall not be less than 97% of the
Modified Proctor Density. A deviation of 80 kg./cu.m. for fine
and 160 Kg./cu.m. for coarse grained soils shall be permitted in
dry density in individual sample if the average density reaches
upto 97% Modified Proctor Density for each set.

1) Clearing site.
2) Setting out alignment including necessary labour and materials

and maintaining it as long as required.
3) Preparing the ground for laying the embankment.
4) Providing and maintaining diversions if necessary unless

provided as a separate item in the tender.
5) Obtaining the embankment materials including all lifts and leads

and laying the bank in layers, watering, compaction and tests and
Royalties, fees, Quarry Permit etc. if any.
6) Protecting and maintaining the bank.
7) Finishing the embankment.
8) All labour, materials, use of equipment, tools and plants

necessary for completing the work satisfactorily.
4.12 MODE OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT :

The contract rate shall be per cu. metre of the finished bankwork.
Measurements shall normally be taken by levelling sections and
chaining distances between them.
The measurements of the sections shall be limited to the dimensions

shown on the drawings or those ordered by the Engineer in writing.
The dimensions shall be recorded correct upto two places of decimals
of a metre. The sectional areas shall be worked out correct upto two
places of decimals of a sq.metre. The quantity shall be worked out
correct upto two places of decimals of a cu.m. by the average end area
method.
The volume of bank thus calculated shall be reduced by 5 percent for

the purpose of payment when the measurements are taken for monthly
payments and by 1 percent in final payment.
If outside materials have been used in the portions of the bankwork

where materials from cutting were to be used the outside material shall
be deemed to have been obtained from the cutting as specified in those

item and paid for under those items only.
The final quantity to be paid for under this item shall be the total
quantity of bankwork reduced by 1 percent less the quantity to be paid
for using materials from cutting.
The gross quantity of earthwork embankment payable under this Item

shall be deducted from the total payable quantity of excavation.
5.0 Providing and laying dry trap rubble stone soling of specified
thickness including hand packing with 80mm metal and rubble
chips, filling up the voids with stone grit to the required line,
curve, grade and section, watering and hand packing etc.
complete.
5.1 GENERAL :
After the structural foundation, plinth construction and filling are
completed, rubble soling of specified thickness shall be laid over the
consolidated plinth filling, hand packed and compacted.
5.2 MATERIALS :
The stones to be used shall be broken rubble with fairly regular
shape and free from weathered, soft and decayed portion. The rubble
shall be of sound stones of the type mentioned in the item and
selected for their larger size. Stones shall be of the fully height of
the soling and the length and width shall not generally exceed 2
times the height. The stones to be used for wedging in the joints
between larger stones, shall be clips of the largest size possible to fit
in the interstice. All sound and suitable obtained from the

foundation excavation and approved by the Engineer shall be
necessarily made use of first unless otherwise directed.
5.3 CONSTRUCTION :
The bed on which rubble filling is to be laid shall be cleared of all
loose materials, leveled watered and compacted and got approved by
the Engineer before laying rubble soling.
Rubble soling shall be laid to the specified thickness closely packed

by hand and firmly set with their broadest face downwards. The
interstice between adjacent stones shall be wedged in with stones of
the proper size and shape and well driven with wooden mallets to
ensure a tightly packed layer. Such wedging shall closely follow the
placing of the larger stones. After hand packing and wedging,
compaction of the soling shall be done thoroughly with log rammers.
Adequate care shall be taken by the contractor while laying and
compacting the rubble soling to see that the masonry or any part of
the structure is not damaged. Rubble soling shall be started only
after the masonry is fully cured.

i) Supplying broken rubble of approved quality and size at site.
ii) All labour, material tools and equipment for handling, laying,
hand packing and compacting the rubble.
iii) Any other incidental charges to complete the work as per
sanctioned plan.

Rubble soling shall be measured in cubic meters limiting the
dimensions to those shown on the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer. The dimensions shall be measured correct to two places of
decimal of a meter and quantities worked out correct to places of
decimals of a cubic meter. No deduction shall be made for voids.
The contract rate shall be for an unit of one cubic meter.
If suitable rubble is available from excavated material it shall be

issued to the Contractor at the rate mentioned in Schedule “A” and if
there is no such provision the rate to be charged shall be that
occurring in the Divisional Schedule or at a mutually agreed rate if
there is no such rate in the Divisional Schedule. Such rubble shall be
used first and only additional rubble required shall be brought from
outside, unless otherwise directed.
6.0 Providing dry trap rubble stone pitching 23 cm. thick with
header stones of M-20 grade concrete / trap stone of size as per
detailed drawing projecting out 300 mm over the exposed
surface placed at 1.0 m. centre to centre as directed etc.
complete.
6.1 GENERAL :
The item provides for dry rubble stone pitching 23 cm (about 9”)
thick for the bank work.
6.2 MATERIALS :
The rubble stones for pitching shall be sound, hard and durable and
fairly regular in shape. The depth of the stone shall be about equal to
the specified thickness of pitching of stone shall generally be not less

than 9.9 liters (about 1/3 cu.ft.) or other size ordered by the engineer
having regard to the nature of the stones being quarried. The smaller
size stone required extent and they shall not be used in two or more
thickness as a substitute for the stones of full thickness.
6.3 PREPARATION OF THE BASE :

The slopes of the bank shall be made up with murum and trimmed to
the required slope and properly compacted under this item. Profiles
shall be put up with pegs and strings at required intervals for the
pitching to ensure that is done true true to line, curves, levels,
thickness and slopes.
6.4 CONSTRUCTION :
A masonry toe wall or line of plain headers when necessary shall be
provided at the toe to support the pitching. The lowest course of
pitching shall be started from the toe wall or the line of pin headers
at the toe of the slopes and the pitching laid course by course up the
slope.
The stones for the pitching shall be used after merely knocking out
weak corners and edges with a mason’s hammer. The stones shall be
laid closely in position on the prepared bed and firmly set with the
even face on top. The pitching shall be laid to lines, levels, curves
and slopes as indicated in plans or as ordered by the Engineer. Each
stone shall cover the full depth of pitching and shall be perpendicular
to the sloping bed. The stone shall be laid breaking joints as far as
possible. Additional murum bedding if required for getting proper
slope, shall be carried out simultaneously with each course pitching,

watered, if necessary and rammed.
The interstices in the joints between adjacent stones shall be filled in

with spalls of the proper size and wedged in with hammers to ensure
packing.
Such filling shall be carried out immediately after packing larger

stones and before the next upper layer is taken in hand.

i) Preparing the base and putting up profiles.
ii) Laying dry rubble pitching of the specified thickness to line,
curves, slopes and levels including preparing base, making up
trimming and compacting the bed and hand packing.
iii) All labor, materials and use of tools and plant necessary for the
satisfactory completion of the item.
iv) Repairing disturbed pitching, if any within three months of
completion.

The contract rate shall be for one sq. mt. of finished pitching. The
dimension shall be measured correct upto a cm. and the area worked
out correct upto the second place of decimal of a sq. metre.
7.0 Providing flush grooved pointing with cement mortar 1:3 to trap
stone pitching including scaffolding and curing etc. complete.
7.1 GENERAL :
The item shall comply with Specification No. Bd.L-15 of Red Book in
all respects. The following specifications shall also be applicable.
When the type of pointing is not mentioned in the item, groove
pointing shall be done as in Bd.L-15 of Red Book.
7.2 POINTING :
At the center of the joints a ‘V’ shaped groove shall be made with its
width and depth equal to half the thickness of the joint.
7.3 RAKING OUT JOINTS :

Where the joints have not been raked out when the mortar is green the
joints shall be chipped to the required depth (without damaging the
brick work or stone masonry) thoroughly cleaned of all loose particles
and washed before pointing is done. The raked joints shall be kept
damp when cement mortar is being applied to them.
7.4 COLOUR :
If colour is ordered by the Engineer to be added to the mortar to match
the colour of stones, approved pigment of the required colour shall be
added to the cement in the mortar. The cost of colour pigments shall
be borne by the agency / contractor.

Cement pointing shall include erecting and removal of scaffolding, all
labour, materials and equipment incidental to complete the pointing,
dewatering if necessary till the mortar is set unless separately provided
for, raking out joints, cleaning, wetting, filling with mortar, trowelling,
pointing and watering. The rate shall include any colouring pigment
used.
7.6 MODE OF MEASUREMENT :

The contract rate shall be measured as per square metre and as per
Bd.L.15 of Red Book except that plastering is replaced by pointing.
8.0 Disposal of excavated material upto 1.5 km. lead and all lifts
including loading, unloading, transporting by mechanical or
other means, stacking, spreading, leveling as directed by
Engineer etc. complete beyond initial lead of 50 m.
8.1 SCOPE OF WORK AND ITEM TO INCLUDE :

All labour, material and equipment required for loading, conveyance,
unloading, stacking or spreading the material for satisfactory
completion of the item and the incidental charges, royalties,
compensation or damages required to be paid.

The distance of conveyance shall be measured from the centre of
gravity of the bulk of excavation to the centre of gravity of the
finished stacks or spreading or disposal. This distance shall be the
shortest practicable route between the above mentioned two centres
of gravity as decided by the Engineer although the actual route taken
by the Contractor to lead out the materials may be longer. The
shortest practicable route which can be used by the Contractor or
which the department could have used itself, whichever is shorter.
The extra lead is obtained by deducting the initial free lead of 50
meters from the above. The lead shall be measured in units of 100
m. In the former case 25 m. or above shall be taken as one unit and

less than 25 m. shall be ignored. In the latter case 50 m. or above
shall be taken as one unit and less than 50 m. shall be ignored. All
lifts are included in the rate.
The contract rate shall be for one cubic metre of materials conveyed
to the placed disposal.
9.0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE

9.1 Batching of Concrete ingredients :
For all structural concreting, only Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC)
manufactured at site, weigh batching plant or obtained from
approved R.M.C. supplying agencies is mandatory. The R.M.C.
supplying agency will supply mix design details in advance before
start of delivery.
9.2 Transporting, placing, compacting, finishing and curing :

Transporting, placing, compacting, finishing and curing of concrete
shall be in accordance with IS:456-2000.
9.2.1 Transporting :
For all RMC concreting, the concrete after discharge from batching
plant will be loaded in transit mixers and kept continuously agitated
while mix is in transit. At destination the mix will be unloaded in to
the hoppers of concrete pump. For site made concrete suitable
prescribed methods shall be adopted.
9.2.2 Placing :
The concrete produced in RMC plant/batching plant, when
discharged from transit mixer in pump hopper shall be kept
continuously agitated and pumped to destination placing point. Site

made concrete shall be placed by approved method of placing. The
height of any single lift of concrete shall not exceed 1.5 m for walls
and 2.0 m for columns. For columns where the height of pour is
more than 2.0 m, suitable arrangement in formwork should be made
so that the vertical drop of concrete is restricted to less than 2.0 m.
Any such arrangement should be approved from the Engineer in
advance before execution.
High velocity discharge of concrete causing segregation of mix shall

be avoided. The concrete shall be placed in the forms gently and not
dropped from the height exceeding 1.5 m except in columns where
the maximum allowed will be 2.0 m. Each batch of concrete will be
placed in layer. Each layer of concrete shall be compacted fully
before the succeeding layer is placed and separate batches shall be
placed and fully compacted before the layer immediately below has
taken initial set. The layers should be sufficiently shallow, to permit
stitching of two layers together by vibration.
Concreting of any portion or section of the work shall be carried out

in one continuous operation and no interruption of concreting work
will be allowed without approval of the Engineer.
Plain concrete in foundations shall be placed, in direct contact, with

the bottom of excavation, the concrete being deposited in such a
manner, as not to get mixed with the earth. The concrete placed
below the ground level shall be protected from falling earth during
and after placing. Concrete placed in ground containing deleterious
substances, shall be kept free from contact, with such ground and
with water draining there from during placing and for a period of 7
days or otherwise instructed there after. Approved means shall be
taken to protect immature concrete from damage by debris, excessive
loading, abrasion, vibrations, deleterious ground water, mixing with
earth and other materials and other influences, that may impair
strength and durability of concrete.
Before starting of work contractor will get the concrete pouring

programme and its sequence approved by Engineer to avoid cold
joints.
9.2.3 Compaction :
External, Internal (needle) and surface (screed board) vibrators of
approved make shall be used for compaction of concrete
a) External/internal vibrators shall be used for compaction of

concrete in foundations, columns etc. For sections such as slabs,
the concrete shall be compacted by external, internal and surface
type vibrators, depending on the thickness of layer to be
compacted. 25mm, 40mm and 60mm dia internal vibrators may
be used. The concrete shall be compacted by use of appropriate
diameter vibrator by holding the vibrator in position until :
i) Air bubbles cease to come to surface

ii) Resumption of steady frequency of vibrator after short
period of dropping the frequency, when the vibrator is first
inserted.
iii) The tone of the vibrator becomes uniform
iv) Flattened, glistening surface, with coarse aggregates

particles blended into it, appears on the surface.
After the compaction is completed, the vibrator should be
withdrawn slowly from concrete so that concrete can flow in
to the space previously occupied by the vibrator. To avoid
segregation during vibration, the vibrator shall not be
dragged through the concrete nor used to spread the
concrete. The vibrator shall be made to penetrate into layer
of fresh concrete below if any, for a depth about 150mm.
The vibrator shall be made to operate at regular pattern of
spacing. The effective radii of action will overlap,
approximately half a radius to ensure complete compaction.
v) To secure even and dense surfaces free from aggregate
pockets, vibration shall be supplemented by tamping or
rodding by hand in the corners of forms and along the form
surfaces while the concrete is plastic.
vi) A sufficient number of spare vibrators shall be kept readily
accessible to the place of deposition of concrete to assure
adequate vibration in case of breakdown of those in use.
25mm diameter immersion vibrators shall be used in thin
sections upto 125mm, 40mm diameter immersion vibrators
in fairly wide sections like beams, slabs, columns etc. and
60mm diameter vibrators in foundations, pilecaps or such
large section members. Screed vibrators shall also be used
for slab concreting.
vii) Plain concrete also shall be vibrated whenever and wherever
directed by EIC to achieve full compaction, using needle
and screed vibrators as necessary.
9.2.4 Curing :
Curing shall be started at the earliest by spreading wet jute cloth
(hessian) and cover top with impervious sheet and subsequently
cured with spraying water. In inaccessible area to start with, curing
be started by spraying curing compound before starting membrane
curing.
9.3 Placing temperatures :

During extreme hot weather, the concreting shall be done as per
procedures set out in IS:7861, Parts I & II.
Fine and coarse aggregates for concreting shall be kept shaded and
the concrete aggregates sprinkled with water for a sufficient time
before concreting, in order to ensure that the temperature of these
ingredients is as low as possible prior to batching. The mixer and
batching equipment shall be also shaded and if necessary painted
white in order to keep their temperatures as low as possible. The
placing temperature of concrete shall be as low as possible in warm
weather and care shall be taken to protect freshly placed concrete
form overheating by sunlight in the first few hours of its laying. The
time of day selected for concreting shall also be chosen so as to
minimize placing temperatures. In case of concreting in
exceptionally hot weather the Engineer may in his discretion specify
the use of ice either flaked and used directly in the mix, or blocks,
used for chilling the mixing water. In either case no extra payment
shall be made to the contractor on this account.
9.4 Construction joints :

Construction joints in all concrete work shall be made as directed by
the Engineer. Where vertical joints are required, these shall be
shuttered as directed and not allowed to take the natural slope of the
concrete.
Before fresh concrete is placed against a vertical joint, the old

concrete shall be chipped/sand blasted, cleaned and moistened 25
hours before placing the concrete. All standing water should be
removed and dried with compressed air. Neat cement slurry shall be
applied on the chipped/sand blasted surface and mortar of the same
water cement ratio as the concrete and 10mm thick applied. Where
required suitable expansion joints shall also be provided as directed
by the Engineer.
The time of day selected for concreting shall also be chosen so as to

minimize placing temperatures. In case of concreting in
exceptionally hot weather the Engineer may in his discretion specify
the use of ice either flaked and used directly in the mix or blocks
used for chilling the mixing water. In either case the cost of ice
either flaked and used directly in the mix or blocks used for chilling
the mixing water. In either case the cost of ice and additional labor
involved in weighing and mixing etc. shall be borne by the
contractor and nothing will be paid on this account.
9.5 Defective Concrete:

Should any concrete be found honeycombed or in any way defective,
such concrete shall on the instruction of the Engineer be cut out by
the Contractor and made good at his own expenses.
9.6 Exposed Faces, Holes and Fixtures :

On no account shall concrete surfaces be patched or covered up or
damaged concrete rectified or replaced until the Engineer or his
representative has inspected the works and issued written

instructions for rectification. Failure to observe this procedure will
render that portion of the works liable to rejection; in which case it
will be treated as a work which has failed to meet specified strength
requirements.
Holes for foundation or other bolts or for any other purposes shall be
moulded, and steel angles, holdfasts or other fixtures shall be
embedded, according to the drawing or as instructed by the Engineer.
9.7 Cracks :
9.7.1 If cracks develop in concrete construction which in the opinion of the
Engineer may be detrimental to the strength of the construction, the
contractor at his own expense shall test the slab or other construction
as specified in Special Conditions. If under such test loads the
cracks develop further, the Contractor shall dismantle the
construction, carry away the debris, replace the construction and
carry out all consequential work thereto, without any extra payment.
9.7.2 If any cracks develop in the concrete construction, which in the

opinion of the Engineer, are not detrimental to the strength of the
construction, the contractor at his own expense shall grout the cracks
with polymer cement grout of approved quality at his own expense
and risk and shall make good to the satisfaction of the Engineer the
surface finish which in the opinion of the Engineer has suffered
damage either in appearance or stability owing to such cracks. The
Engineer’s decision as to the extent of the liability of the Contractor
in the above matter shall be final and binding.
9.8 Finishes :
Unless otherwise instructed the face of exposed concrete placed
against formwork shall be rubbed down immediately on removal of
the formwork to remove irregularities. The face of concrete for
which for which formwork is not provided other than slabs shall be
smoothed with a float to give a finish equal to that of the rubbed
down face, where formwork is provided. The top face of a slab
which is not intended to be covered with other materials shall be
leveled and floated to a smooth finish at the levels or falls shown on
the drawings or as directed. The floating shall be done so as not to
bring as excess of mortar to the surface of the concrete. The top face
of a slab intended to be surfaced with other materials shall be left
with a spaded finish. Face of concrete intended to be plastered shall
be roughened by approved means to form a key.
When at site, concrete cube testing machine is used, 10% of the

cubes should be tested at independent recognized laboratories
approved by Engineer at their cost.
9.9 Scope of work & item to include :

1. The item refer to ready mix concrete required for R.C.C./P.C.C.
works as mentioned in item description under Schedule-‘A’
procured from reputed manufacturer shall be got approved by
Engineer. The material shall be conforming to B-7 refer page
No.38 for controlled cement concrete. (Standard Specifications
of PWD, Vol-I)
The material requirement shall be completed according to
Standard Specifications No.B.7.1 refer Page No.38 for
controlled cement concrete.
2. The item include manufacturer with ingredients, control

temperature, transportation, pumping, placing, vibration and
curing of Ready Mix Concrete and all taxes, excise duty, sales
tax, octroi, insurance etc. levied by Govt./Semi-Govt./local
authority and cost of ready mix concrete and any penalty,
additional charges for controlling temperature upto casting or
any other charges levied by the manufacturer.
3. Proportioning of the mix/mix design shall be decided by the
contractor/RMC manufacturer to achieve strength specified in
item and shall be got approved by Engineer. The proportioning
of ingredients, use of ingredients and mix designs parameters
for various slumps shall be got approved by Engineer prior to
mix design.
4. Scaffolding shall conform to specifications No.B.6.5 (a) and got
approved by the Engineer.
5. Forms shall conform to specifications No.B.6.5(b).
6. The concrete shall be pumped to the final positions as quickly
as possible by methods which will prevent segregation and loss
of ingredients.
7. The concrete shall be placed into its final position, compacted
and finished within prescribed time after addition of admixture
dosage and mixing the water and before initial setting
commences. The method of placing shall be such as to avoid
segregation. Placing shall be done in a balanced manner to
avoid eccentric loads on the form work.
As far as possible the concreting shall be done continuously and
construction joints avoided.
If the area to be concreted is under water, the water shall be
removed by bailing out or using pumps and other devices.
8. Compaction shall be done by mechanical vibrators and also by

rods so that a dense concrete is obtained.
9. The concrete shall be adequately cured.
10. Immediately after the removal of forms, any undulations,
depressions, cavities, honey combing broken edges or corners
height spots defects shall be made good and finished with
cement mortar 1:2. But necessity of such finishing must be
exceptional and the total not exceed 1% on an average.
11. Concrete which is partially hardened shall not be tempered or
re-mixed but shall be disposed off as desirable.
12. Sampling and testing shall be done as per I.S.456 (latest
version).
13. All labour, materials use of equipment, tools and plant,
installing and removal of scaffolding, flase work and forms and
branching necessary for the satisfactory completion of item,
14. Compensation for injury to persons and damage to work or
property.
15. Establishment of site laboratory.
9.10.1 Sampling And Strength Of Designed Concrete Mix :

9.10.1.1 General :
Samples from fresh concrete shall be taken as per IS : 1199 and
cubes shall be made, cured and tested at 28 days in accordance with
IS : 516.
In order to get a relatively quicker idea of the quality of concrete,

optional tests on beams for modules of rupture at 72 + 2 hours or at 7
days, or compressive strength tests at 7 days may be carried out in
addition to 28 days compressive strength tests. For this purpose, the
values should be arrived at based on actual testing. In all cases, the

28 days compressive strength specified in Table-2 shall alone be the
criteria for acceptance or rejection of the concrete.
9.10.1.2 Frequency of Sampling :

Sampling procedure :
A random sampling procedure shall be adopted to ensure that each
concrete batch shall have a reasonable chance of being tests, i.e. the
sampling should be spread over the entire period of concreting and
cover all mixing units.
9.10.1.3 Frequency :
The minimum frequency of sampling of concrete of each grade shall
be in accordance with the following :
Quality of concrete in the work M3 Number of samples

Up to 5 1
Above 5 & up to 15 2
Above 50, four plus one additional samples for each additional 50
m3 or part thereof.
9.10.1.4 Test Specimen :

Three test specimen shall be made from each sample for testing at 28
days. Additional cubes may be required for various tests such as to
determine the strength of concrete at 7 days or at the time of striking
the form work, or to determine the duration of curing, or to check the
testing error. Additional cubes may also be required for testing

cubes cured by accelerated methods as described in IS : 516.
9.10.1.5 Test results of sample :

As per IS 456 - 2000, clause No.15.4 on Page No. 29.
Number of test result :

The total number of test results required to constitute an acceptance
record for calculation of standard deviation shall not be less than 30.
Attempts should be made to obtain the 30 test results, as early as
possible, when a mix is used for first time.
Standard deviation to be brought up to date. The calculation of the

standard deviation shall be brought up to date after every change of
mix design and at least once a month.
9.10.1.6 Determination of Standard deviation :

Concrete of each grade shall be analyzed separately to determine its
standard deviation.
The standard deviation of concrete of a given grade shall be

calculated using the following formula from the results of individual
tests of concrete of that grade obtained as specified in table.
2
Estimated Standard deviation = S =
n–1
Where :
= deviation of the individual test strength from the average
strength of ‘n’ samples and
n = Number of samples test results.
When significant changes are made in the production of concrete

batches (for examples changes in the materials used, mix design,
equipment or technical control), the standard deviation value shall be
separately calculated for such batches of concrete.
9.10.1.7 Assumed Standard Deviation :

Where sufficient test results for a particular grade of concrete are not
available the value of standard deviation given in table – 8 of IS :
456 of 2000 may be assumed.
9.10.1.8 Acceptance Criteria :

The concrete shall be accepted if it passes all strength requirements
and acceptance criteria as stipulated in IS 456-2000.
If the concrete is deemed not to comply pursuant to the structural

adequacy of the parts affected shall be investigated and any
consequential action as needed shall be taken.
Concrete of each grade shall be assessed separately.
Concrete shall be assessed daily for compliance.
Concrete is liable to be rejected if it is porous or honey combed, its

placing has been interrupted without providing a proper construction
joint, the reinforcement has been displaced beyond the tolerances
specified, or construction tolerances have not been met. However,
the hardened concrete may be accepted after carrying out suitable
remedial measurement to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
9.10.2 Failure To Meet Specified Requirements :

If from the cube test results it appears that some portion of the works
has not attained the required strength, the Engineer may order that
portion of the structure be subjected to further testing of any kind
whatsoever as desired by the Engineer including, if so desired by
him, full load testing of the suspected as well as adjacent portions of
the structure as specified in the conditions of contract. Such testing
shall be at the contractor’s cost. The Engineer may also reject the
work and order its demolition and reconstruction at the contractor’s
cost. If the strength of concrete in any portion of the structure is
lower than the required strength, but is considered nevertheless
adequate by the Engineer so that demolition is not necessary, the
contractor shall be paid a lower rate for such lower strength concrete
as determined by the Engineer.
9.10.3 Testing Of Concrete :

The contractor shall erect at site a suitable laboratory at his cost for
routine testing of materials, testing of materials, testing of concrete
cubes etc. the samples of materials used in the work, tested materials
as well as record of tests shall be kept on site for display. The cost of
carrying out the tests in his laboratory as well as outside laboratories
as approved by the Engineer shall be borne by the Contractor.
As frequently as the Engineer may require, testing shall be carried

out in the field for;
i) Moisture content of sand.
ii) Moisture content of aggregates.
iii) Silt content of sand.
iv) Grading of sand.

v) Slump test of concrete.
vi) Grading of aggregates.
vii) Concrete cube test.
The contractor shall provide and maintain at all times, until the
works are completed, equipment and staff required for carrying out
these tests. The contractor shall grant the Engineer or his
representative full access to his laboratory at all times and shall
produce on demand complete records of all tests carried out on site.
Before concreting commences on any section of the works the

contractor shall obtain approval of the Engineer or his representative
as regards the form and reinforcement conforming with the
drawings. He shall also indicate to the Engineer in writing and
obtain his approval for positions of construction joints. The
Engineer or his representative’s approval shall not relieve the
contractor of any of his obligations to comply with the provisions of
this specifications or contract.
9.10.4 Admixtures :
Approved admixtures and air entraining agents may be permitted by
the Engineer at his discretion provided that the strength requirements
and durability are not affected by their use.
9.10.5 Slump Test :

Only sufficient amount of water shall be added to the cement and
aggregates during mixing to produce concrete having sufficient
workability to enable it to be well consolidated to fill up the corners
of shuttering and to work around the reinforcement and to give

specified surface finish and to have the specified strength.
The slump of concrete shall be determined from time to time by

carrying out slump tests. For vibrated concrete slump shall range
from 2.5 cm To 5.0 cm.
In case the slump of concrete shall be as per the requirements of mix

design, it shall be maintained through out the concrete for a
particular member.
Slump test apparatus and labour etc. shall be provided by the

contractor free of cost.
9.11 Measurement :
Concrete and reinforcement shall be paid separately unless otherwise
specified.
The contract rate shall be for a unit of one cubic meter of concrete.
The concrete shall be measured for its length, breadth and depth
limiting dimensions to those specified on the drawings or as ordered
by the Engineer.
The volume of concrete measured shall include that occupied by

1) Reinforcement and other metal sections.
2) Cast in components each less than 0.01 M3 in volume.
3) Rivetts, fillets or internal splays each less than 0.005 M2 in
cross sectional area.
4) Pockets and holes not exceeding 0.01 M3 in volume.
5) Rates for precast concrete shall include demoulding, handling,

storing, transporting and erecting at site, including all clamping,
bolting, bracing that may be required during erection, including
erection equipment.
9.11.1 In order to exercise the required degree of constant control over the
concrete materials and their proportions, the contractor shall set up
and maintain at his own expense a testing laboratory at site. He shall
provide all apparatus required for sensitive testing of concrete and
concrete materials. In particular he must have the following
equipment set up in the site laboratory.
i) A set of Standard Sieves.

ii) Sieve shaker
iii) Measuring Cylinders
iv) Slump cones
v) Adequate number of Standard moulds
vi) Weighing balance
vii) Curing tank for cubes
viii) Concrete cube testing machine 200 T. Capacity must be
electricity operated.
Any other apparatus deemed necessary by the Engineer for proper

control shall be provided by the Contractor at his own expense. The
laboratory shall be staffed by qualified technicians.
When at site, concrete cube testing machine is used 10% of the cubes
should be tested in CIDCO laboratory or approved by Engineer at
contractor’s cost.
9.12 Ready-Mixed Concrete and Pumping Concrete

9.12.1 Ready-mixed concrete may be manufactured in a central automatic
weight Batching plant and transported to the job in agitating transit
mixer.
The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be limited to one-third

of the smallest inside diameter of the hose or pipes used for
pumping. Provision shall be made for elimination of over-sized
particles by screening or by careful selection of aggregates. To
obtain proper gradation it may be necessary to combine and blend
certain fractional sizes to aggregates. Uniformity of gradation
throughout the entire job shall be maintained.
The quantity of coarse aggregate shall be such that the concrete can
be pumped, compacted and finished without difficulty.
9.12.2 Fine aggregates :

The gradation of fine aggregate shall be such that 15 to 30 percent
should pass the 0.30 mm screen and 5 to 10 percent should pass
0.15mm screen so as to obtain a pumpable concrete. Sands that are
deficient in either of these two sizes should be blended with selected
finer sands to produce these desired percentages. With this
gradation, sands having a fineness modulus between 2.4 and 2.8 are
generally satisfactory. However, for uniformity, the fineness
modulus of the sand should not vary more than 0.2 from the average
value used in proportioning.
9.12.3 Water, Admixtures and slump :

The amount of water required for proper concrete consistency shall
take into account the rate of mixing, length of haul, time of
unloading and ambient temperature conditions.
Additions of water to compensate for slump loss should not be

resorted to nor should the design maximum water-cement ratio be
exceeded. Additional dose of retarder/plasticizer/superplasticizer
shall be used with prior approval of Engineer to compensate the loss
of setting time and slump at contractor’s cost. Retempering water
shall not be allowed to be added to mixed batches to obtain desired
slump.
9.12.4 Transportation :
The method of transportation used should efficiently deliver the
concrete to the point of placement without significantly altering its
desired properties with regard to water-cement ratio, slump, and
homogeneity.
The revolving-drum truck bodies of approved make shall be used for

transporting the concrete. The number of revolutions at mixing
speed, during transportation, and prior to discharge shall be specified
and agreed upon. Reliable counters shall be used on revolving-drum
truck units. Standard mixer uniformity tests, conforming to ASTM
standards C 94-69 “Standard Specifications for Ready Mix
Concrete”, shall be carried out if desired by Engineer to determine
whether mixing is being accomplished satisfactorily.
9.12.5 Pumping of concrete :

Only approved pumping equipment, in good working condition, shall
be used for pumping of concrete. Concrete shall be pumped through
a combination of rigid pipe and heavy-duty flexible hose of approved
size and make. The couplings used to connect both rigid and flexible
pipe sections shall be adequate in strength to withstand handling
loads during erection of pipe system, misalignment, and poor support
along the lines. They should be nominally rated for at least 3.5 Mpa
pressure and greater for rising runs over 30 m. Couplings should be
designed to allow replacement of any section without moving other
pipe sections, and should provide full cross section with no
construction or crevices to disrupt and smooth flow of concrete.
All necessary accessories such as curved sections of rigid pipe,

swivel joins and rotary distributors, pin and gate valves to prevent
backflow in the pipe line, switch valves to direct the flow into
another pipe line, connection devices to fill forms from the bottom
up, extra strong couplings for vertical runs, transitions for connecting
different sizes of pipe, air vent for downhill pumping, clean-out
equipment etc. shall be provided as and where required. Suitable
power controlled booms or specialized crane shall be used for
supporting the pipe line.
9.12.6 Field control :

Sampling at both truck discharge and point of final placement shall
be employed to determine if any changes in the slump and other
significant mix characteristics occur. However, for determining
strength of concrete, cubes shall be taken from the placement end of
line. The RMC supplier should nominate a technically qualified

representative at site for sampling, testing and placing of concrete.
9.13 Planning :
Proper planning of concrete supply, pump locations, line layout,
placing sequence and the entire pumping operation shall be made.
The concrete production, transportation and placing shall be planned
in such a manner that duration between addition of water during
mixing and placing of concrete in desired location is well within time
limits prescribed by the RMC manufacturer, however, this is
subjected to fulfillment of slump and other properties of concrete as
specified in tender. On failure to adherer to the time schedule by the
supplier the Engineer may reject the concrete.
The pump wherever used should be as near the placing area as

practicable, and the entire surrounding area shall have adequate
bearing strength to support concrete delivery pipes. Lines from
pump to the placing area should be laid out with a minimum of
bends. For large placing areas alternate lines should be installed for
rapid connection when required. Standby power and pumping
equipment should be provided to replace initial equipment, should
breakdown occur.
The placing rate should be estimated so that concrete can be ordered

at an appropriate delivery rate.
As a final check, the pump should be started and operated without

concrete to be certain that all moving parts are operating properly. A
grout mortar should be pumped in to the lines to provide lubrication

for the concrete, but this mortar shall not be used in the placement.
When the form is nearly full and there is enough concrete in the line
to complete the placement, the pump shall be stopped and a go-devil
inserted and shall be forced through the line by water under pressure
to clean it out. The go-devil should be stopped at a safe distance
from the end of the line so that the water in the line will not spill into
the placement area. At the end of placing operation, the line shall be
cleaned in the reverse direction.
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS FROM RMC

MANUFACTURER
Following document shall be submitted by the RMC manufacturer to
CIDCO through the contractor
1. Design Mix
2. Manufacturer’s Test Certificate for cement and plasticizer
3. Lab test certificates for all ingredient of concrete
4. Delivery docket sheet mentioning the grade of concrete,
quantity of ingredient used, slump, transit mixer vehicle no.,
placement, location, time of concrete production and placing
etc.
9.14 Formwork
4990 - Specification for plywood for concrete shuttering work.
3696 - Safety code of scaffolds and ladders
4014 - Steel and tubular scaffoldings.
8989 - Safety code for erection of concrete framed structures.
456 - Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.
9.14.1 Definition :
The term “Formwork” or “Shuttering” shall include all forms,
moulds, sheeting, shuttering planks, walers, poles, posts, shores,
struts and strutting, ties, uprights, wallings, steel rods, bolts, wedges
and all other temporary supports to the concrete during the process of
setting.
9.14.2 Materials
9.14.2.1 All facing formwork to come in contact with concrete in different
elements of the structure shall be of such material and size as
specified on drawings or as instructed by the Engineer.
9.14.2.2 Timber facing formwork to come in contact with concrete for

“Exposed Concrete Surfaces” shall consist of lab-jointed or tongue
and grooved planks as directed by the Engineer and no joints shall
permit leakage of mortar at all from cast-in-situ concrete.
9.14.2.3 The materials for other backing and supporting formwork and their
sizes shall be selected by the contractor and shall be subject to the
approval of the Engineer.
9.14.3 Design :
The formwork shall be designed and constructed so that the concrete
can be properly placed and thoroughly compacted to obtain the
required shape, position and level subject to specified tolerances. It
is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain the results required by
the Engineer, whether or not some of the work is sub-contracted.
Approval of the proposed formwork by the Engineer will not
diminish the Contractors responsibility for the satisfactory

performance of the formwork, nor for the safety and co-ordination of
all operations.
9.14.4 Formwork for Exposed Concrete Surfaces :

The facing formwork, unless indicated otherwise on drawings, or
specifically approved by the Engineer in writing, shall generally be
made with materials not less than the thickness mentioned below for
different elements of the structure.
9.14.4.1 Plain slab soffits, and sides of beams, girders, joists and ribs and side
of walls, fins, parapets, pardis, sub-breakers etc. shall be made with :
a) Steel plates not less than 3mm thick of specified sizes stiffened
with a suitable structural frame work, fabricated true to plane
with a tolerance of +/- 2mm within the plate.
b) Plywood plates not less than 12mm thick (IS:4990-Specification
for plywood for Concrete Shuttering Work) or 3mm thick with a
20mm timber plank backing, of specified sizes stiffened with a
suitable timber framework.
9.14.4.2 Bottom of beams, girders and ribs, sides of columns shall be made
with:
a) Steel plates not less than 5mm thick of specified size stiffened
with a suitable structural frame, fabricated true to plane with a
tolerance of +/- 2 mm within the plate.
b) Timber planks of 35mm actual thickness and of specified surface
finish, width and reasonable length.
c) Plywood plates not less than 12mm thick, of specified sizes
stiffened with a suitable timber framework.
9.14.5 Erection of Formwork :

The following shall apply to all formwork :
9.14.5.1 To avoid delay and possible erection of the formwork, the Contractor
shall obtain sufficiently in advance, the approval of the Engineer for
the design of forms and the type of materials used before fabricating
the forms. (ref ACI 347 Formwork for concrete of equivalent I.S.
Code)
9.14.5.2 All shutter planks and plates shall be adequately backed to the
satisfaction of the Engineer by a sufficient number and size of walers
or framework to ensure rigidity during concreting. All shutters shall
be adequately strutted, braced and propped to the satisfaction of the
Engineer to prevent deflection under deadweight of concrete and
superimposed live load of workmen, materials and plant, and to
withstand vibration. No joints in proper shall be allowed.
9.14.6 Vertical props shall be supported on wedges or other measures shall

be taken where the props can be gently lowered vertically during
removal of the formwork. Props for an upper story shall be placed
directly over those in the storey immediately below, and the lower
props shall bear on a sufficiently strong area.
1) Care shall be taken that all formwork is set plumb and true to
line and level or camber or batter where required and as
specified by the Engineer.
2) Provisions shall be made for adjustment of supporting struts
where necessary. When reinforcement passes through the
formwork care should be taken to ensure close fitting joints
against the steel bars so as to avoid loss of fines during the

compaction of concrete.
3) If the formwork is held together by bolts or wires, these shall be
so fixed that no iron will be exposed on surface against which
concrete is to be laid. In any case wires shall not be used with
exposed concrete formwork. The Engineer may at his
discretion allow the Contractor to use tie-bolts running through
the concrete and the Contractor shall decide the location and
size of such tie-bolts in consultation with the Engineer. Holes
left in the concrete by these tie-bolts shall be filled as specified
by the Engineer at no extra cost.
4) Formwork shall be so arranged as to permit removal of forms
without jarring the Concrete. Wedges, clamps and bolts shall
be used wherever practicable instead of nails.
The formwork for beams and slabs shall be so erected so that
forms on the sides of the beams and the soffit of slabs can be
removed without disturbing the beam bottoms or props under
beams.
5) Surface of forms in contact with concrete shall be oiled with a
mould oil of approved quality or clean diesel oil. If required by
the Engineer the contractor shall execute different parts of the
work with different mould oils to enable the Engineer to select
the most suitable. The use of oil which results in blemishes of
the surface of the concrete shall not be allowed. Oil shall be
applied before reinforcement has been placed and care shall be
taken that no oil comes in contact with the reinforcement while
it is being placed in position.
The formwork shall be kept thoroughly wet during concreting
and for all the whole time that it is left in place.
6) Immediately before concreting is commenced, the formwork

shall be carefully examined to ensure that following:
a) Removal of all dirt, shavings, sawdust and other refuse by
brushing and washing
b) The tightness of joints between panels of sheathing and
between these and any hardened core.
c) The correct location of tie bars, bracing and spacers, and
especially connection or bracing.
d) That all wedges are secured and firm in position.
e) That provision is made for traffic on formwork not to bear
directly on reinforcing steel.
7) Formwork shall be continuously watched during the process of
concreting. If during concreting any weakness develops and
formwork shows any distress the work shall be stopped and
remedial action shall be taken.
9.14.7 Exposed Concrete Work :

Exposed concrete surfaces shall be smooth and even originally as
stripped without any finishing or rendering. Where directed by the
Engineer, the surface shall be rubbed with carborundum stone
immediately on striking the forms. The Contractor shall exercise
special care and supervision of formwork and concreting to ensure
that the cast members are made true to their sizes, shapes and
positions and to produce the surface patterns desired. No
honeycombing shall be allowed. Honeycombed parts of the concrete
shall be removed by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer and
fresh concrete placed without extra cost, as instructed by the
Engineer. All materials, sizes and layout of formwork including the
locations for their joints shall have prior approval of the Engineer or
the Architect.
9.14.8 Camber :
Forms and falsework shall be generally cambered as indicated in the
drawings or as instructed by the Engineer. However, for beams up to
5m span and slabs upto 4m span camber is not normally required to
be provided.
9.14.9 Tolerances
In accordance with IS:456 2000 and MORT & H section 1500.
9.14.10 Age of Concrete at Removal of Formwork :

In accordance with IS:456 2000 and MORT & H section 1500.
The Engineer may vary the periods specified in IS : 456-2000 if he

considers it necessary. Immediately after the forms are removed,
they shall be cleaned with a jet of water and a soft brush.
9.14.11 Stripping of Formwork

Formwork shall be removed carefully without jarring the concrete,
and curing of the concrete shall be commenced immediately.
Concrete surfaces to be exposed shall, where required by the
Engineer, be rubbed down with carborundum stone to obtain a
smooth and even finish. Where the concrete requires plastering or
other finish later the concrete surface shall be immediately hacked
lightly all over as directed by the Engineer. No extra charge will be
allowed to the Contractor for such work on concrete surfaces after
removal of forms.
9.14.12 Repropping
For multistoreyed buildings the floors may need repropping to
support the loads of the upper floors under construction. The extent
of such repropping shall be as directed by the Engineer (this does not
normally exceed one fourth of the props provided above). Such
repropping shall not be paid for separately and the cost of such
repropping shall be deemed to have been included in the rates.
9.14.13 Reuse of Forms

The Contractor shall not be permitted reuse of timber facing
formwork brought new on the works more than 5 times for exposed
concrete formwork and 8 times for ordinary formwork. 5 or 8 uses
shall be permitted only if forms are properly cared for, stored and
repaired after each use. The Engineer may in his absolute discretion
order rejection of any forms he considers unfit for use for a
particular item, and order removal from the site of any forms he
considers unfit for use in the works. Used forms brought on the site
will be allowed proportionately fewer uses as decided by the
Engineer.
Use of different quality boards or the use of old and new boards in
the same formwork shall not be allowed.
9.14.14 Hacking-Out
1. Immediately after removal of forms, the concrete surfaces to be
plastered shall be roughened with a bush-hammer or with chisel
and hammer as directed by the Engineer to make the surface
sufficiently coarse and rough to provide a key for plaster.
2. At all construction joints in the beams, slabs and columns etc.

laitance and any other loose concrete shall be chipped off
immediately after striking the formwork. The chipped surface
shall then be thoroughly cleaned with a jet of water.
9.14.15 Measurements :
1. Where formwork is paid separately, measurements shall be of the
area of finally exposed surface requiring shuttering including
curves, angles, splays, metres, bevels, etc. for which no special
rate shall be allowed. The rates shall be inclusive of all work
connected with provision of formwork, its erection and removal
and treatment of the concrete surface immediately after removal
of the formwork.
2. No extra payment shall be made for holes to be made in
formwork for inserting electrical conduits, hooks for fans, for
plumbing work.
3. Where boxes or pockets are required to be formed in the
concrete, they will be paid for separately at the Contract Rates,
but in measuring the area of concrete surfaces shuttered, no
deduction will be made for openings upto 0.4 m2. For voids
larger than 0.4 m2 the surface of formwork forming the voids
shall be paid at rates of formwork set out in the Schedule and the
area of voids deducted from the face area of shuttering.
4. No deductions shall be made from formwork of main beams
where the secondary beam intersects it. Formwork to secondary
beams shall be measured upto sides of the main beams. No
deduction shall be made from the formwork to stanchion or
column casings at intersections of beam.
5. No payment shall be made for temporary formwork used in

concreting, nor for formwork required for joints or bulkheads, in
floors, or elsewhere, whether such joints are to be covered later
with concrete or mastic or other material.
9.15 Measurement for payment for cement concrete :

The cement concrete shall be measured in cubic meters. In
reinforced concrete the volume occupied by reinforcement shall not
be deducted. The slab shall be measured as running continuously
through and the beam as the portion below the slab.
9.16 Rate :
The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials,
labour, tools and plant required for mixing, placing in position,
vibrating and compacting, finishing as per directions of Engineer,
curing and all other incidental expenses for producing concrete of
specified strength to complete the structure or its components as
shown on the drawings and according to these specifications. The
rate shall also include the cost of making, fixing and removing of all
centres and forms required for the work unless otherwise specified in
the contract.
9.17 Special Notes for procurement of cement and steel :

1) Cement procured for the above work shall be stored in a properly
constructed cement godown of required capacity with double
lock arrangement. Key of the corporation lock should be in the
custody of representative of Engineer and key of contractor’s
lock should be with the representative of the contractor.
2) The contractor has to maintain a cement register as per the format

furnished by the Engineer after handing over the site.
3) The cement shall be of any grade other than portland pozolana
and / or hydraulic cement. The cement shall be conforming to IS
: 8112 and or latest amendment. In case contractor procure high
grade cement other than ordinary portland cement, CIDCO will
not pay any extra cost for the same. The rate incorporated in
Schedule ‘A’ is inclusive of providing ordinary portland cement
and / or of any grade of cement.
4) CIDCO reserves the right to check the cement godown at any
time and also to verify the original delivery challan / invoice
voucher. In case, if it is required, the contractor has to procure
the copy of these documents as and when demanded. The
original register shall be property of CIDCO and contractor
should submit the same along with a final bill.
5) Each consignment of cement shall be tested in the approved
laboratory as per the sampling procedure laid down in I.S. The
rate incorporated in the schedule ‘A’ is inclusive of all such
testing charges.
6) CIDCO reserves the right to reject any cement due to non-
satisfactory of test result and also due to deterioration of cement
stored in cement godown for weathering action. Any cement
which is considered defective for the work shall not be used and
should be removed from the site of work as and when required.
7) The Contractor has to furnish the reconciliation of cement
statement along with their bills. The reconciliation of cement
shall be based on mix design and CIDCO cement constant for
each trade item. In case of lesser consumption of cement, the
work shall be devalued if it is structurally acceptable, otherwise it

shall be rejected.
8) The cement shall be stored in the cement godown on timber
planks as per the procedure laid down in the relevant is for
storing the cement.
10.0 Providing and fixing M-15 grade RCC guard stone of 20 x 20 x

75 cm. including fixing in ground and white washing etc.
complete.
10.1 GENERAL
The item provides for the RCC streamlined guard stones including
M-15 grade cement concrete and the mild steel bar reinforcement.
10.2 MATERIALS
i) M-15 grade cement concrete shall conform to Specification
No.B.6. Maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 20 mm.
ii) Mild steel bar reinforcement shall conform to the Specification
No.B.10.
10.3 CONSTRUCTION
The reinforcement shall be fabricated and embedded as indicated on
the drawings and the guard stone shall be cast to the shape and size
as indicated on the drawings in suitable forms approved by the
Engineer. The forms shall be removed after 48 hours and the
concrete surface immediately finished with 1:2 cement mortar if
necessary. The guard stone shall be cured for 14 days. It shall be
white washed in 3 coats.
10.4 ITEM TO INCLUDE

i) Mild steel bar reinforcement.
ii) Providing and laying M-15 grade cement concrete in situ in
suitable forms, finishing and curing.
iii) White washing in three coats.
10.5 MODE OF MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT

The contract rate shall be for one number of guard stone. The
measurement shall be for the number of guard stones provided. No
separate payment shall be made for the reinforcement.
11.0 Demarcation of the road / channel / bridge alignment by

traversing along the existing / proposed route with one second
theodolite. Taking angles and distance at turning point to survey
area and as directed by Engineer and providing 5 Nos. colour
paper prints with drawing in soft copy format.
11.1 The contractor shall establish working Bench Marks tied with the
Reference Bench Mark in the area soon after taking possession of the
site. The Reference Bench Mark for the area shall be as indicated in
the contract documents and the values of the same shall be obtained by
the contractor from the Engineer. The working Bench marks shall be
at the rate of four per Km. and also at or near all drainage structures,
over-bridges and underpasses. The working Bench Marks / levels
should be got approved from the Engineer. Checks must be made on
these Bench Marks once every month and adjustments, if any, got
agreed with the Engineer and recorded. An up-to-date record of all
Bench Marks including approved adjustments, if any, shall be
maintained by the contractor and also a copy supplied to the Engineer

for his record.
11.2 The lines and levels of formation, side slopes, drainage works,
carriageways and shoulders shall be carefully set out and frequently
checked, care being taken to ensure that correct gradients and cross-
sections are obtained everywhere.
11.3 In order to facilitate the setting out of the works, the centre line of the
carriageway or highway must be accurately established by the
contractor and approved by the Engineer. It must then be accurately
referenced in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer, every 50 m.
intervals in plain and rolling terrains and 20 m. intervals in hilly terrain
and all curve points as directed by the Engineer, with marker pegs and
chainage boards set in or near the fence line, and a schedule of
reference dimensions shall be prepared and supplied by the contractor
to the Engineer. These markers shall be maintained until the works
reach finished formation level and are accepted by the Engineer.
11.4 On construction reaching the formation level stage, the centre line shall
again be set out by the contractor and when approved by the Engineer,
shall be accurately referenced in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer
by marker pegs set at the outer limits of the formation.
11.5 No reference peg or marker shall be moved or withdrawn without the

approval of the Engineer and no earthwork or structural work shall be
commenced until the centre line has been referenced.
11.6 The contractor will be the sole responsible party for safeguarding all
survey monuments, bench marks, beacons, etc. The Engineer will
provide the contractor with the data necessary for setting out of the
centre line. All dimensions and levels shown on the drawings or
mentioned in documents forming part of or issued under the contract
shall be verified by the contractor on the site and he shall immediately
inform the Engineer of any apparent errors or discrepancies in such
dimensions or levels. The contractor shall, in connection with the
staking out of the centre line, survey the terrain along the road and
shall submit to the Engineer for his approval, a profile along the road
centre line and cross-sections at intervals as required by the Engineers.
11.7 After obtaining approval of the Engineer, work in earthwork can

commence and the profile and cross-sections shall form the basis for
measurements and payment. The contractor shall be responsible for
ensuring that all the basic traverse points are in place at the
commencement of the contract and if any are missing, or appear to
have been disturbed, the contractor shall make arrangements to re-
establish these points. A “Survey File” containing the necessary data
will be made available for this purpose. If in opinion of the Engineer,
design modifications of the centre line or grade are advisable, the
engineer will issue the detail instructions to the contractor and the
contractor shall perform the modifications in the field, as required, and
modify the ground levels on the cross sections accordingly as many
time as required. There will be no separate payment for any survey
work perform by the contractor. The cost of this services shall be
considered as being included in the cost of the items of work in the Bill
of Quantities.
11.8 The work of setting out shall be deemed to be a part of general works
preparatory to the execution of work and no separate payment shall be
made for the same.
11.9 Precision automatic levels, having a standard deviation of + 2mm per

km., and fitted with micrometer attachment shall be used for all double
run leveling work. Setting out of the road alignment and measurement
of angles shall be done by using theodolite with traversing target,
having an accuracy of one second. Measurement of distances shall be
done preferably using precision instruments like Distomat.
12.0 Providing un-coursed rubble masonry of trap stones in cement

mortar 1:6 in foundation and plinth of inner wall including
bailing out water manually, striking joints on unexposed faces
and watering etc. complete.
12.1 GENERAL
Specification No. B-9 of Red Book for stone masonry (general) shall
apply in all pertinent particulars. U.C.R. masonry shall also comply
with the following in addition.
12.2 MATERIALS
Materials shall conform to Specification No. B.9.2 of Red Book.
12.3 DRESSING AND SIZE

Stones to be set in the work shall be as received from the quarry after
merely knocking off weak corners and edges with a mason’s
hammer. In the case of face stones all the sides of the stones shall be
dressed in straight lines and all the sides shall be in one plane.
Individual stones shall have thickness and width of not less than 15
cm. (about 6”) in its thickest part and no stones shall be less in length
than 1 ½ times its height.
12.4 FACE STONES

Face stones shall generally comply with specification No. A.8 of Red
Book. The face stones shall be selected from the mass of quarry
stones for their greater size, good beds, close grain and uniform
colour. 50 per cent of the stones shall be more than 0.010 cu.m. or 10
litres (about ½ c.ft.) in walls up to 50 cm. (about 20”) in thickness
and 0.015 cu.m. or 15 litres (about ½ c.ft.) in thicker walls. The beds
and joints shall have an average bearing of not less than 2 cm. (about
3/4”).
12.5 THROUGH STONES

One through stone shall be provided per half square metre of facing
evenly distributed. They shall be about 0.03 sq.m. (about 2/3 sq.ft.)
in face area and shall have a tailing of the full width of the masonry
when the width is 60 cm. (about 2’) or less. If the wall or masonry be
over 60 cm. (about 2’) in width line of headers overlapping each
other by at least 15 cm. (about 6”) shall be laid right through the wall
from face to back. The length of the interior headers shall not be less
than 45 cm. (about 18”) and their average cross sectional area shall
not be less than 0.025 sq.m. (about ¼ sq.ft.) Face header shall be
distinctly marked on its face.
12.6 VERTICAL HEADERS

For massive, work with a width of a metre (about 3.28’) and above,
vertical headers 45 cm. (about 18”) long or depth of two courses
whichever is more shall be provided at the rate of one for every

sq.metre (about 10.76 sq.ft.) of area in plan. For every course a new
set of headers shall be introduced at this rate in a staggered pattern.
Their average sectional area shall not be less than 0.03 sq.m. (1/3
sq.ft.).
12.7 HEARING AND BACKING STONES

These stones shall comply with Specification No. A.8.3 of Red Book.
In walls of 50 cm. (about 20”) and less about 30 per cent of the
stones shall not be less than 0.010 cu.m. or 10 litres (about 1/3 c.ft.)
and for thicker walls about 30 per cent of stones shall not be less than
0.015 cu.m. or 15 litres (about ½ c.ft.).
12.8 QUOINS
The quoins shall be of selected stone and shall normally be 19 cm. x
24 cm. x 39 cm. (about 8” x 10” x 16”) or as directed by the
Engineer. The faces of quoins shall be rough tooled or provided the
same type of dressing as that of the face stones as directed. Chisel
draft of about 40 mm. (about 1 ½”) shall be provided on each side of
the exposed side opposite by more than 8 cm. (about 3”) for the
longer side and 5 cm. (about 2”) for the shorter side.
12.9 SCAFFOLDING
Scaffolding shall comply with Specification No. B.9.11 of Red Book.
12.10 WET FOUNDATION

To comply with Specification No. B.9.10 of Red Book.
12.11 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Laying – Specification in B.9 of Red Book for stone masonry
(general) shall generally apply.
The face stone shall be laid without any planning’s on the exposed
faces. In each course the headers or lines of headers as the case may
be shall be kept in position at specified intervals and with specified
laps are required before the masonry of the layer is commenced to
ensure that they are being laid properly and in required numbers and
intervals. They shall be embedded in mortar as masonry in that layer
progresses.
Quoins shall be laid stretcher and headerwise as seen on each face

and shall correspond to the arrangement of quoins in the same
course.
The quantity of mortar for 1 cubic metre of thin and massive

masonry shall range from 0.30 cu.m. to 0.35 cu.m. respectively and
for water retaining masonry from 0.46 cu.m. to 0.48 cu.m.
Joints – No face joints shall exceed 16 mm. (about 5/8”)
Striking joints – The face joints should be properly struck while the
mortar is fresh. Joints which cannot be so struck at the time of
laying, shall be prepared for it by raking joints to a depth of not less
than 16 mm. (about 5/8”) when the mortar is fresh. These joints
should be properly cleaned of loose particles, wetted thoroughly and
filled with good fresh cement mortar 1:3 and finished off by being
trowelled smooth.
Rate of raising masonry – The rate of raising uncoursed rubble

masonry brought up in uniform levels may be limited to a height of
60 cm. (about 2’) per day in case of cement mortar and 45 cm. (about
18”) in the case of lime mortar. But no fresh course shall be laid over
masonry previously laid within 4 hours of its laying for cement
mortar and 8 hours for lime mortar.
12.12 ITEM TO INCLUDE

1) Uncoursed rubble masonry laid in cement/ lime mortar of
specified proportion, built in any position to any height or depth
and to lines, levels, curves and batters shown on the plans or as
ordered by the Engineer including quoins, headers, etc. and
striking joints and curing.
2) Erecting and removing all scaffolding, ladders and use of plant
required for execution of the item, safety of the labour and
inspection of the work including compensation for any injury,
damage, etc.
3) Dewatering to allow construction in the dry and proper setting
of masonry unless separately provided in the tender.
4) Clearing the site round the masonry.
5) All labour, use of tools, materials and other items incidental to
satisfactory completion of the item.
12.13 MODE OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The quantity of uncoursed rubble masonry to be paid under this item
shall be based on a unit of one cu. Metre or as fixed by the Engineer.
The contract rate shall be based on a unit of one cu. Metre (about 35
cft.) of finished masonry. Dimensions shall be measured and
individual quantities calculated correct upto two places of decimals

of a metre and cubic metre respectively.
13.0 Providing rough cast cement plaster externally in two coats to

concrete / brick / stone masonry in all positions with base coat of
12 to 15 mm thick in cement mortar 1:4 mixing approved
waterproofing compound at the rate of 1 kg./50 kg. of cement
and over it rough cast treatment 12 mm thick in proportion
1:1½:3 including raking out joints, scaffolding and 14 days
curing etc. complete.
13.1 Material
The proportion of the mortar shall be as specified under the
respective item of work. The quality of water, sand and cement shall
be as per respective I.S. code. The mortar shall be used immediately
after mixing and in no case shall be allowed to stand in more than 25
minutes after mixing with water.
13.2 Workmanship
The surface to be rendered shall be washed with fresh clean water,
free from all dir loose material, grease etc. and thoroughly wetted for
6 hours before plastering work is commenced, concrete surfaces to
be rendered will however be kept dry. The wall should not be too
wet but only damp at the time of plastering.
13.3 Internal Plaster

This plaster shall be laid in a single coat of 12 mm thickness. The
mortar shall be dashed on the prepared surface with a trowel and
finished smooth by wooden floats. Interior plaster shall be carried
out in jambs, lintels, sills, soffits as shown in drawing or as directed

by Architect. Rate quoted shall be deemed to include plastering of
all surfaces and no separate payment will be considered for any
particular, surface lime jambs etc.
13.4 Curing
Curing of both interior plaster shall be started as soon as the applied
plaster has hardened enough so as not to be damaged. Curing shall
be done by continuous applying water in a fine spray.
Contractor shall note that the work to be carried out is in old

building. At places the thickness of plaster may go higher than
specified thickness. In such event contractor shall provide chicken
mesh and perform plastering in layers without additional cost.
13.5 Measurement
The quantity of work to be paid for under this item shall be
calculated by taking the projected surface of the area plastered after
making necessary deductions for opening doors, windows, fan
openings etc. The actual plaster work carried out on jambs of doors,
windows openings etc. shall be measured and added. However, for
purposes of payment, under this item plaster work carried on surface
of items of work, which include plaster finished shall not be taken
into account.
13.6 Admixture
If directed by the Engineer the contractor shall use approved
waterproofing / water reducing admixtures in the mortar for plaster
work, in the proportion and method prescribed by the manufacturer.
Payment shall be made for actual quantity of such admixtures used

unless it is already covered in the rates for the work concerned.
13.7 SAND FACED PLASTER (EXTERNAL PLASTER)

13.7.1 The external sand face plaster shall be as specified in the Schedule
“A” item description.
First Coat It is a base coat of 15 mm thick applied with cement
and screened sand mix in 1:4 proportion including
waterproofing compound @ 1 kg./50 kg. of cement
keeping the surface rough to receive Sand Faced
Treatment. The G.I. chicken mesh shall be provided at
no extra cost wherever dissimilar elements like RCC
& masonry are encountered. The surface shall be kept
wet and curing for not less than two days.
Second It is a Sand Face treatment of 8 mm thick in C.M. 1:4
Coat applied over 15 mm thick plastered surface. The
surface should be finished by taking out grains and
curing for seven days including the preparation of
surface, watering, scaffolding etc. complete.
13.8 ITEM INCLUDES

13.8.1 Description of item in the BOQ, unless otherwise stated, includes,
wherever necessary, conveyance and delivery handling, unloading,
storing, fabrication, hoisting, all labour for finishing to required
shape and size, setting, fitting and fixing in position, straight
cutting and waste, return of packings and other incidental charges.
13.8.2 Levels and heights shall be as indicated in the BOQ.
13.8.3 Preparation of surface shall be as approved by the Engineer.
13.8.4 Trimming off the projections on masonry shall be part of the item.
13.8.5 Scaffolding and working platform shall be part of the item.

13.8.6 Materials as detailed and as required to complete item as specified.
13.8.7 Curing of plaster by curing compound and water.
13.8.8 Cleaning of adjacent areas, windows, door frames, etc. including
masonry surface in exposed masonry work.
13.8.9 Forming grooves for joints between beams/columns and masonry
etc. any special treatment if detailed and specified in BOQ.
13.8.10 Providing and fixing plaster mesh (chicken mesh / expanded metal
mesh internally) at junction of R.C.C., brick work, edges, corners,
chiseled and repaired brick work prior to plaster over concealed
conduit, etc. shall be as directed by the Engineer. It shall be a part of
item.
14.0 Providing and laying concrete pipes of IS NP-2 class of 150 mm

diameter in proper line, level and slope including necessary
collars, testing, excavation, laying, fixing with collars in cement
mortar 1:1 and refilling the trench etc. complete.
14.1 GENERAL :
The item provides for the supply and fixing of the spun concrete pipes
of the specified class and diameter in position for the Cross Drainage
works including necessary collars, conveyance and fixing in cement
mortar 1:2.
14.2 MATERIALS :
Concrete pipes shall be of the class and diameter mentioned in the item
and shall comply with I.S. 458-1971.
The collars shall be of the appropriate size for fixing of the concrete
pipes specified on the drawings and shall comply with the I.S.
458-1971.
The cement mortar shall comply with the specification No.B.5(a),

proportion of cement to sand being 1:2.
14.3 FIXING :
The handling and laying of the concrete pipes shall comply with I.S.
783-1985 code of practice of laying concrete pipes.
The pipes shall be laid to the lines and levels shown on the drawings
and the slope shall be 1 in 100 towards the down stream unless other
slopes are specified on the drawing or as ordered by the Engineer.
The ends of the pipes shall be flush with face of masonry or bell
mouthed if so indicated on the drawings or ordered by the Engineer.
Pipes of non-standard length may be used when standard length pipes
do not fit in between the faces of walls. Otherwise extra lengths of
standard pipes may be left projecting beyond face of masonry on the
downstream. Such extra length will not be paid for.
Diversions of the road if found necessary, shall be provided according

to BR.1 at the cost of the contractor unless separately provided in the
tender.
The collar joints be cured satisfactorily. Till then the filling around
shall not be done.

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2.2 EXCAVATION IN CREEK AREA IN SLUSH

14.4 ITEM TO INCLUDE :

14.5 MODE OF MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT :

The length shall be measured correct up to a centimetre. The rate shall

Engineer as per site situation. For excavation in slush Contractor are

2.3 EXCAVATION IN HARD ROCK

2.3.2 Where blasting is not practicable or prohibited, excavation shall be

2.4 MODE OF MEASUREMENT

3.0 RATES FOR EXCAVATION SHALL INCLUDE THE

providing gangways with hand rail across open trenches etc.

4.0 Providing earthwork in embankment with approved materials

4.2 CLEARING SITE :

4.3 SETTING OUT :

Profiles, pegs, bench marks and other marks shall be maintained

used for compaction. Mechanically driven tankers may be used for

4.6 CONSTRUCTION METHOD :

4.6.2 Preparing the ground for laying bank :

When the embankment is to be placed over an existing road or other

4.6.3 Laying the bank :

Water to be used shall be free of from harmful elements which may

Where the material allowed to be used is excessively stony or sandy

Proper sequence of all component operation shall be maintained to

To allow for subsequent settlement, the finished level of the

The hauling equipment, animals, labour etc., shall be made to go over

Bank-work in areas not accessible to rollers such as those adjoining

4.11 ITEM TO INCLUDE :

2) Setting out alignment including necessary labour and materials

3) Preparing the ground for laying the embankment.

4) Providing and maintaining diversions if necessary unless

5) Obtaining the embankment materials including all lifts and leads

6) Protecting and maintaining the bank.

7) Finishing the embankment.

8) All labour, materials, use of equipment, tools and plants

4.12 MODE OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT :

The measurements of the sections shall be limited to the dimensions

The volume of bank thus calculated shall be reduced by 5 percent for

If outside materials have been used in the portions of the bankwork

be deemed to have been obtained from the cutting as specified in those

The gross quantity of earthwork embankment payable under this Item

in the interstice. All sound and suitable obtained from the

Rubble soling shall be laid to the specified thickness closely packed

5.4 ITEM TO INCLUDE :

5.5 MODE OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT :

The contract rate shall be for an unit of one cubic meter.

If suitable rubble is available from excavated material it shall be

the specified thickness of pitching of stone shall generally be not less

6.3 PREPARATION OF THE BASE :

slope, shall be carried out simultaneously with each course pitching,

The interstices in the joints between adjacent stones shall be filled in

Such filling shall be carried out immediately after packing larger

6.5 ITEM TO INCLUDE :

6.6 MODE OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT :

7.3 RAKING OUT JOINTS :

7.5 ITEM TO INCLUDE :

7.6 MODE OF MEASUREMENT :

8.1 SCOPE OF WORK AND ITEM TO INCLUDE :

8.2 MODE OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT :

m. In the former case 25 m. or above shall be taken as one unit and

9.0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE

9.2 Transporting, placing, compacting, finishing and curing :