SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

GOVERNING ITEMS OF
WORK OF THE DPWH '
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR HIGHWA y~ BRIDGES~
AND AIRPORTS
,

1998

Schedule of Minimum Test Requirements Governing

Items of Work of the DPWH Standard Specifications

For Highways, Bridges and Airports, 1988

(VOLUME II)

PART C - EARTHWORK
Item 100 - Clearing and Grubbing
Tests: None
Item 101 - Removal of Structures and Obstruction
Tests: None
Item 102 - Excavation
Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 150 mm layer in uncompaction depth
1 - D, Field Densitv
Item 104 - Embankment
Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (L1L, PL, PI)
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For each 500 m2 of each layer of compacted fill or fraction thereof at least one group of three In - Situ density
tests. The layers shall be placed not exceeding 200 mm in loose measurement or bas~d on the result of compaction
trials.
Item 105 - Subgrade Preparation
Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (L1L, PL, PI)
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
Item 106 - Compaction Equipment
Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
Item 107 Overhaul
Tests: None

PART D - SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE

Item 200 - Aggregate Subbase Course
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)

t..-

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 2500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth I based on the results of compaction trials.
At least one group of three in - situ density tests for each 500 01 2 or fraction thereof.

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Item 201 - Aggregate Base Course

Tests:

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth / based on the results of compaction trials.
At least one group of three in - situ density tests for each 500 m2 or fraction thereof.
Item 202 - Crushed Aggregate Base Course
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction ~hereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - F, Fractured Face
Item 203 - Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course
Amount of Lime to be added:
3 to 12 mass percent of dry soil aggregatt

Tests:

B.

C.

D.

Soil Aggregate
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and AbraSion)
Mix

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

Compacted Base Course

For every layer to 150 mm compacted depth
1 - D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof
Hydrated Lime

For every 100 t or fraction therof:

1 - Q, Quality Test

Item 204 - Portland Cement Stabilized Road Mix Base Course Amount
Amount of Cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A
Soil Aggregate
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
(LlL, PL, PI)
1 - P, Plasticity Test
For every 1500 m3 0r fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
B,
Cement
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 2000 bags or fraction thereof
C.
Water

1 - Q, Quality TesUProject Engineer's Certificate

D.
Mix

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

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E.

Compacted Base Co~rse

For every layer to 150 mm compacted depth:
1 - D, Field Der.sity Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof

Item 205 - Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course

Amount of Asphalt to be added:

4 to 7 mass of dry soil aggregate

Tests:
A.
Soil Aggregate
.

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 rn 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

Emulsified Asphalt:
1 - Q, QualityTest for every 40 t or 200 drums or fraction thereof
B.
Mix

For every 300 m3 orfraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 _. CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

C.
Compacted Base Course
For every layer to 150 mOl compacted depth:
1 - D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof
Item 206 - Portland Cement Treated Plant Mix Base Course
Amount of Cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass% of dry soil aggregate

A.

B.

C.
D.

E.

Soil Aggregate

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

Portland Cement
Tests:

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test

Water

1 - Q, Quality TesUProject Engineer's Certificate

Mix

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

Compacted Base Course

For every layer to 150 mm compacted depth:
1 - D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof

Item 207 - Aggregate Stockpile

Tests: Same as the specifi'ed Item No. of the Specifications

PART E - SURFACE COURSE

Item 300 - Aggregate Surface Course
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test

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1 - p, Plasticity Test

(Lll, Pl, PI)

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth / based on the results of compaction trials
At least one group o,f three in - situ density tests for each 500 m2 or fraction thereof.
For Crushed Gravel or Crushed Stone, 1500 m3 or fraction thereof
1 - F, Fractured Face
Item 301 - Bituminous Prime Coat
Quantity:
1 to 2 Llm 2
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums
Item 302 - Bituminous Tack Coat
Quantity:
0.2 to 0.7 Um 2
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums
Item 303 - Bituminous Seal Coat
A.
Bituminous Materials

Quantity:
0.2 to 1.5 Llm2

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 tor 200 drums

B.
Cover Aggregates

Quantity:
From 5 to 14 kg/m2

Tests: For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:

1- G, Grading Tests
Item 304 - Bituminous Surface Treatment
A.
Aggregates
Quantity:
USing Cut - Back Asphalt or Asphalt Cement - 13.6 to 38.0 kg/m 2
Using Emulsified Asphalt - 13.6 to 19.04 kg/m2
Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (L1L, PL, PI)
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured Face
B.
Bituminous Materials

Quantity:
.

Using Cut...: Back Asphalt or Asphalt Cement - 1.58 to 2.04 Llm 2

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 tor 200 drums
Item 305 - Bituminous Penetration Macadam Pavement
A.
Aggregates

Quantity:

1.
Using Asphalt Cement or Rapid Curing

Coarse (Crushed)
----------------Key (Crushed)
( 13 & 11 )
Cover (Crushed or screened)

2.

Using Emulsified /,sphalt

Coarse (Crushed)
----------------Choker (Crushed)
Key (Crushed)
(10 & 8)
Cover (Crushed or Screened)

90 kg / m 2

24 kg / m 2

8 kg / m2

90 kg / m2

10 kg / m2

18 kg I m 2

8 kg / m2

Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 200 kg a fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading lest
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)

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B.

For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured Face
Bituminous Materials

Quantity:
7.2 to 11 Lfm2

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 tor 200 drums

Item 306 - Bituminous Road Mix Surface Course

A. Aggregates
Quantity:
Using Cut - Back Asphalt or Asphalt Cement - 13.6 to 38.0 kg/mc
Using Emulsified Asphalt - 13.6 to 19.04 kgfm 2
Tests:
For every 75 m3 1200 kg or f-action thereof:

1 - G, Grading Te",t

1 - P, Plasticity Test
(:"'L, PL, PI)

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured Face
B. Bituminous Materials

Quantity:

1.
Using Cut - Back Asphalt - 4.5 to 7.0 m2SS % of total dry aggregate
Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0 to 10.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
2.
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 tor 200 drums
C. Mix

Tests:

For every 75 m 3 f 130 t or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - Ext., Extraction

1 - Sty., Stability

1 - C., Laboratory Compaction

D. Hydrated Lime

For every 100 t or fraction thereof:

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test

E. Compacted Pavement

For each full day's operation:

Tests:

D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) - at Least one (1) but note more than three (3) samples
shall be taken.
Item 307 - Bituminous Plant - Mix Surface Course - General
A. Aggregates

Tests:

For every 75 m3 1 200 kg or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - P, Plasticity Test
(LL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured FCilce
B:tuminous Materials

Quantity:
5.0 to 8.0 mass % of total dry aggregate

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums

B. Mix

Tests:

For every 75 m 3 f 130 t or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - Ext., Extraction

1 - Sty., Stability

1 - C., Laboratory Compaction

C. Hydrated Lime

For every 100 t or fraction thereof:

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test

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D. Mineral Filler

Tests: For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL. PL. PI)

F. Compacted Pavement

For each full day's operation:

Tests:

D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) - at Least one (1) but note more than three (3) samrles
shall be taken.

Item 308 - Bituminous Plant - Mix Surface Course, Cold - Laid

A. Aggregates

Tests:

For every 75 m3 / 200 kg or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - P, Plasticity Test
(LL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Spec,;lc Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured Face
B.
Bituminous Materials

Quantity:

1. Using Cut - Back Asphalt - 4.5 to 7.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
2. Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0 to 10.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums
C. Mix

Tests:

For every 75 m 3 / 130 t or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - Ext., Extraction

1 - Sty., Stability

1 - C., Laboratory Compaction

D. Hydrated Lime

For every 100 t or fraction thereof:

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test

E. Mineral Filler
Tests: For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G & P,Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)

F. Compacted Pavement

For each full day's operation:

Tests:

D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) - at Least one (1) but note more than three (3) samples
shall be taken.

,
Item 309 - Bituminous Plant - Mix (Stockpile Maintenance Mixture)
A. Aggregates

Tests:

For every 75 m 3 / 200 kg or:raction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - P, Plasticity Test
(LlL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured Face
B.
Bituminous Materials

Quantity:

3. USing Cut - Ba,::k Asphalt - 4.5 to 7.0 mass % of total dry .3ggregate
4. Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0 to 10.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums
C. Mix

Tests:

For every 75 m 3 / 130 t or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - Ext., Extraction

1 - Sty., Stability

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1 - C., Laboratory Compaction

D. Hydrated Lime

For every 100 t or fraction thereof:

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test

E. Mineral Filler
Tests: For every 75 m3 or fr3ction thereof:

1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)

F. Compacted Pavement

For each full day's operation:

Tests:

D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) - at Least one (1) but note more than three (3) samples
shall be taken.

Item 310 - Bituminous Concrete Surface course, Hot - Laid

A. Aggregates

Tests:

For every 75 m 3 / 200 kg or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - P, Plasticity Test
(UL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific Gravity)
1 - F, Fractured Face
B.
Bituminous Materials

Quantity:

5.0 to 8.0 mass % of total dry aggregate

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums

C. Mix

Tests:

For every 75 m 3 / 130 t or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

1 - Ext., Extraction

1 - Sty., Stability

1 - C., Laboratory Compaction

D. Hydrated Lime

For every 100 t or fraction thereof:

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test

E. Mineral Filler
Tests: For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)

F. Compacted Pavement

For each full day's operation:

Tests:
'

D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) - at Least one (1) but note more than three (3) samples
shall be taken.

Item 311 - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

A. Cement

Quality:
9.00 bags m 3 (40 kg/bag)

Tests:
For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q, Quality test
B. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:

1.
0.50 m3 / m3 concrete ( if rounded coarse aggregate is used)
0.54 m3 / m3 concrete ( if angular coarse aggregate is used)
2.

Tests:
a.

b.

For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps alld Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

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1 - Q, Quality Tes~ for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption. Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
C. Coarse Aggregate
Quantity:
1.
0.77 m 3 / m3 concrete ( if rounded coarse aggregate is used)
2.
0.68 m3 / m3 concrete ( if angular coarse aggregate is used)
Tests:

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption. Abrasion. Soundness and
Unit Weight

a.

b.

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test

D. Water
Tests:

1 - Certificate from Project Engineer or

1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

E. Joint Filler
1.

2.
Tests:

Poured Joint Filler

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each type of ingredient for each shipment
Premolded Joint Fil:er
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

Special Curing Agents

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for each shipment
F. Steel Bars
Tests: For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
1 - Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis)
G. Concrete
Tests:
Flexural Strength Test on Concrete Beam
Samples: ,
1 - set consisting of 3 beam samples shall represent a 330mm of pavement. 230
mm depth, or fractit)n thereof placed each day. Volume of concrete not more than 75 mO.
H. Completed Pavement
Tests:
Thickness determination by concrete core drilling on a lot basis
Five (5) holes per km per lane or five (5) holes per 500 m when 2 lanes are poured
concurrently.
PART F - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Item 400 - Piling
A. Timber Piles
Tests:
1 - Inspection Report for each size and shipment of Timber
B. Concrete Pile
a. Concrete
1. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)
9.0 bags / m3 of concrete
Class A
8.0 bags / m3 of concrete
Class B
9.5 bags / m3 of concrete
Class C
11.0 bags / m3 of concrete
Class P

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

Quality Test
1 - Q,
2. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:

m3 / m3 of concrete

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Class
Class
Class
Class

------_ .. _-

A
B
C
P

---- .. _-------------

----------

For Rounded

For Angulclr

0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44

0.54
0.52
0.59

OA7

Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay' Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

3. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:

Class
Class
Class
Class

m 3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA

0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68

A
B
C
P

Tests:

For Angular CA

0.68
0.73

0.68
0.65

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test

a.
b.

4. Water
Tests:

1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer
5. Premolded Filler for expansion joints
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Tests:
6. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
7. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m C of
concrete or fraction thereof.

c. Reinforcing Steel

Tests:

Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg 0,' fraction thereof for each size.
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
Wire and Wire Mesh

Quality Test

- Q,
C. Structural Piles
Tests: 1 - Q,
1 - IR,

Quality Test I Mill Test Certificate

Inspection Report

Item 401 - Railings

A Concrete
1. Cement

Quantity:
Class C

(40 kg I bag)

9.5 bags I m3 of concrete

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Tests:

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test

2. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete

Class C

For Rounded

For Angular

0.53

0.59

Tests:
For every 1500 m 3 or fraction tllereof:
a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity. Absorption Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption Mortc:;r
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
3. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:

m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA

Class C
Tests:

a.
b.

0.70

For Angular CA
0.68

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundnes~ and Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test

4. Water
Tests:

1 - Q, QLJality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

5. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
6. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q,

Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

7. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
B. Reinforcing Steel

Tests:

A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
B. Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test

Item 402 - Timber Structures

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on Manufacturer's Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each size and shipment of metal timber

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Item 403 - Metal Structures

Tests:
1 - Q,

Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used

1 - Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used

Item 404 Reinforcing Steel
A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:

1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis

B. Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test

Item 405 Structural Concrete

A. Cement

Tests:

B.

Quantity:
\40 kg I bag)

Class A
---------9.0 bags I m3 of concrete

Class B
---------8.0 bags I m3 of concrete

Class C
-- -------9.5 bags I m3 of concrete

Class P
---------11.0 bags I m3 of concrete

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test

Fine Aggregate

Quantity:

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P

m3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44

For Angular

0.54

0.52

0.59

0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity. Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
,
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

C.

Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:
Class
Class
Class
Class

A
B
C
P

Tests:

a.

b.

m3 I m 3 of concrete

For Rounded CA

0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68

For Angular CA

0.68

0.73

0.68

0.65

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity,
Soundness and Unit Weight

Absorption,

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

D.

Water

1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
1 .:.. Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

Tests:

E.

Abrasion,

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F. Steel Reinforcement
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
Tests:
G. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.

Item 406 - Prestressed Concrete Structures

A. Concrete
a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)

Class P
Tests:

11.0 bags / m3 of concrete

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test

b. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:

m3 / m3 of concrete

For Rounded
0.44

Class P

For Angular
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorptiorl, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:
Class P
Tests:

a.
b.

d. Water
Tests:

m 3 / m 3 of concrete

For Rounded CA
0.68

For Angular CA

0.G5

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 ..:. Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

e. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Tests:
f.
f,

Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q,

Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder sampl~s shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.

B. Steel Reinforcement

Tests:

A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis

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S'.

Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test

C. Wire Strand
1 - Q,
Tests:

for every 20 t or fraction thereof

Item 407 - Concrete Structures

Tests: Same Test as for Items 403, 404, 405 and 411. Elastomeric Bearing Pad will be testea to
determine its quality
Item 408 - Steel Bridges
Tests: Same Test as for Item 403 and 411.
Painting:
1 - Q, One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or
1 - Q, One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
Item 409 - Welded Structural Steel
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report'for each type and shipment of metal used
Item 410 - Treated and Untreated Timber
Tests:
Inspection Report for Timber
1 - Q, Quality Test for preservatives
Item 411 - Paint
Tests:

1 - Q,
1 - Q,

One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

PART G - DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STRUCTURES

Item 500 - Pipe Culverts and Storm Drains
A. Pipes
Tests:
1 - Pipe for every 50 pieces:

Strength, Absorption and Dimension

Alternative Requirement:
1 - set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
and
1 - Inspection Report for each size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
B. Mortar for Joint
Tests:
A. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
------ ---
9.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Class B
---------
8.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Class C
---------
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
Class P
---------
11.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof
Quality Test
1 - Q,
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:

m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
For Angular
Class A
---------0.50
0.54
Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)

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For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

C. Water
Tests:

1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

Item 501- Underdrains

A. Concrete Pipe (Non - Reinforced)
Tests: 0.5% of the number of pipes of each size but not less than 2, for strength. absorption and
dimension
Alternative Requirement:
1 - set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the
field and
1 - Inspection Report for each size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
B. Clay Pipe
Tests:
1 - Pipe for every 200 pieces each size, with a minimum of 2 specimens for strength,
absorption and dimension
Item 502 - Manholes, Inlets and Catch Basins
A. Concrete
a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)

Class A

9.0 bags I m3 of concrete

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test

b. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded
Class A
0.50
Tests:

For Angular
0.54

Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, OrganiC Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

, .

c. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
Class A

m3

m3

of concrete

For Rounded CA
0.77

For Angular CA

0.68

Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source previous!y tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion, Soundness and
Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion

For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Gra(Jing Test

d. Water
Tests:

1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

1~2

e. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Tests:
f. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Qua!ity Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

Tests: Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder
samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of concrete or
fraction thereof.
B.

Item 503

Lids, Cast Iron Frames and Grating

Tests: Inspection Report

Cleaning and Reconditioning

Existing Drainage Structures
Tests: Inspection Report

Item 504 Riprap and Grouted Stone

A. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
------ ---
9.0 bags I m3 of concrete
8.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Class B
---------
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
Class C
---------
Class P
---------
11.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof'
1 - Q,
Quality Test
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:

m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P

For Angular
0.54
0.52
0,59
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

a, For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
b, For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
C. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:

m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA

0.77

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
Tests:

a.

b.

0.82
0.70
0.68

For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity,
Soundness and Unit Weight

Absorption,

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test

D. Water
Tests:

Abrasion,

1 - Q,

Quality Test, if source is questionable

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Certificate of Project Engineer

E. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

F. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
G. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
Item 505 - Stone Masonry
A. Cement

2 bags / m 3 of concrete

Quantity:
Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test
B. Fine Aggregate

0.17 m3 / m 3 of concrete

Quantity:

Tests: For every 2000 m3 or fraction thereof:

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength) .
.
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

C. Stone

Tests: Inspection Report

D. Water
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

Item 506 - Hand - Laid Rock Embankment

Tests: Inspection Report
Item 507 - Sheet Piles
A. Timber Sheet Piles

Tests: Inspection Report

B. Concrete Sheet Piles

a. Concrete
1. Cement

(40 kg / bag)

Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P

9.0 bags I m 3 of concrete

8.0 bags I m3 of concrete

9.5 bags / m3 of concrete

11.0 bags I m3 of concrete

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test

2. Fine Aggregate

m 3 I m3 of concrete

Quantity:
For Rounded
0.50
Class A
0.45
Class B
0.53
Class C
0.44
Class P

Tests:

For Angular

0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

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1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Welsh), Bulk Srecific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
,
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
3. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA
Class A
0.77
Class B
0.82
Class C
0.70
Class P
0.68
Tests:

a.
b.

4. Water
Tests:

For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abiasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abr2sion
For every 75 m3 or fraction t h e r e o f : '
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Q, Quality Test, if sowce is questionable
Certificate of Project Engineer

5. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
6. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
7. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
C. Steel Sheet Piles
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used
Item 508 - Concrete Slope Protection
A. Bed Course

Tests:

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 2500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth / based on the results of compaction trials.
At least one group of three in - situ density tests for each 500 m2 or fraction thereof.

B. Steel Reinforcement
A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
B. Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test

C. Concrete
1~5

A.

Cement
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P

(40 kg I bag)
9.0 bags I m3 of concrete
8.0 bags I m3 of concrete
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
11.0 bags I m3 of concrete

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

Quality Test
1 - Q,
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P

m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44

For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
C. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
. m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
Class A
0.77
Class B
0.82
0.70
Class C
Class P
0.68
Tests:

a.
b.

D. Water
Tests:

For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, QUe,lity Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable
Certificate of Project Engineer

E. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

. Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
F. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

H. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to rerresent not more tholn 75 m3 cf
concrete or fraction thereof.
item 509 - Gabions
Tests:

1 - Q,

Quality Test for each shipment

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PART H - MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

Item 600 - Curb and / or Gutter

A. Concrete

Quantity:

0.078 m3 / m (Curb Only)

0.092 m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, __)

_ _ m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, ~
_ _ m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, ~

Tests:
a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)

Class A
-------- -9.0 bags / m3 of concrete

Class B
---------8.0 bags / m3 of concrete

Class C
---------9.5 bags / m 3 of concrete

Class P
-- -------11.0 bags / m3 of concrete

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:

m3 / m3 of concrete

For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P

For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity. Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:

0.77

Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
Tests:

a.

b.

d.

Water
Tests:

m3 / m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA
0.82
0.70
0.68

For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity,
Soundness and Unit Weight

Absorption,

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 .:.. G, Grading Test
1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

e. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
1 -'- Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
f.

Abrasion,

Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q,

Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

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g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisl~ng of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
B. Joint Filler

Tests:

1. Poured Joint Filler

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each type of ingredient for each shipment
2. Premolded Joint Filler
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Item 602 - Sidewalk

A. Concrete
a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)

9.0 bags I m3 of concrete

Class A
---------Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:
m3 / m3 of concrete

For Rounded
For Angular
Class A
0.50
0.54
Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality 1 est for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:
Class A

m3 / m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA
0.77

For Angular CA
0.68

Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion, Soundness and
Ul1it Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction t h e r e o f : ,
1 - G, Grading Test
Water
Tests:
1 - Q. Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

d.

e. Premolded Filler for expansion jOints

Tests:
1 - Q. Quality Test on each thickness of filler for eBch shipment
f.

Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q,

Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

g. Concrete
.
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
B. Premolded Expansion Joint Filler

Tests:
1 - Q. Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

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Item 602 - Monuments, Markers and Guide Posts

A. Concrete
a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)

Class A
---------9.0 bags / m3 of concrete

Class B
---------8.0 bags / m 3 of concrete

Class C
- - - - - - - -- 9.5 bags / m 3 of concrete

Class P
---------11.0 bags / m 3 of concrete

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:

Class A
Class B
Class C

m3 / m3 of concrete
For Rounded

- - - - - - - - .. ..
- - - - - - - - .. ..
----------

0.50
0.45
0.53

For Angular

0.54
0.52

0.59

Class P
---------0.44
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test fqr: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
,
For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:
Class
Class
Class
Class

A
B
C
P

m3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA

0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68

For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion, Soundness and
Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

d. Water
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

e. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
f. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
B. Reinforcing Steel

Tests:

a. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
b. Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test

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C.

Timber

Tests:

Inspection Report for Timber

1 - Q, Quality Test for preservatives

D. Paint

Tests:

1 - Q,
1 - Q,

One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

Item 603 Guardrail

A. Steel Posts
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used

B.

C.

Timber Posts

Tests:

Inspection Report for Timber

1 - Q, Quality Test for preservatives

Concrete

Tests:

a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)

Class A
---------9.0 bags I rn J of concrete

Class B
---------8.0 bags I [1)3 of concrete

Class C
---------9.5 bags / [1)' of concrete

Class P
---------11.0 bags I [1)3 of concrete

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:
m3 / m 3 of concrete

For Rounded
For Angular

Class A
---------0.50
0.54

Class B
---------0.45
0.52,

ClassC
---------0.53
0.59

0.47

Class P
---------0.44
Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:

m3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA

Class
Class
Class
Class

A
8
C
P

0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68

For Angular CA

0.68 '

0.73

0.68

0.65

Tests:
For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasloll, Soundness and
Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion

For every 75 rr,3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

Water
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer

d.

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e. Premolded Filler for expansion jOints

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
f. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of ::I concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 15 m J of
concrete or fr~ction thereof.

D.

Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
E. Rail

Tests:
F. Paint
Tests:

1 - Q,

Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

Inspection Report

1 ~ Q,
1 - Q,

One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

Item 604 - Fencing

A. Barbed Wire, Chain Link Fabric

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test

B. Concrete Post
a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)

Class A
9.0 bags I m3 of concrete

B.O bags I m3 of concrete

Class B
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete

Class C
Class P
11.0 bags I m3 of concrete

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test

b. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded
Class A
0.50
Class B
0.45
Class C
0.53
Class P
0.44

For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates'

Quantity:
. m3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA
Cia.. A

0,77

For Angular CA
O.elS

ClassB
---------0.82
0.73
ClassC
---------0.70
0.68
ClassP
---------0.68
0.65
Tests: For every 1500 m~ or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, AbraSion. Soundness and
Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test :or: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion

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1 - G,
d.

For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

Grading Test

Water
Tests:

1-Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Certificate of Project Engineer
e. Premolded Filler for expansion jOints
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
f. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
B. Wire and Wire Mesh
1 - Q, Quality Test
g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
Item 605 - Road Sign
Tests:
Item 606 ~ Pavement Markings
Tests:

Inspection Report

1 - Q.
1 - Q,

Ol,le 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

Item 607 - Ref/ective Pavement Studs

Tests:
Inspection Report
Item 608 - Topsoil

Tests:

Inspection Report

Tests:

Inspection Report

Tests:

Inspection Report

Item 611 - Tree Planting

Tests:

Inspection Report

Item 609 - Sprigging

Item 610 - Sodding

PART 1- MATERIALS DETAILS

Item 700 Hydraulic Cement
A. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
---------
9.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Class B
---------
8.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Class C
---------
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
Class P
---------
11.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Tests:
For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof
1 - Q,
Quality Test

B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
Class
Class
Class
Class

A
B
C
P

m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44

For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

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Tests: For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.

C.

D.

E.
F.

G.

b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 r:n 3 or frac~ion thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

Coarse Aggregates
'

Quantity:
m 3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA
For Angular CA
-- .. _-----0.77
Class A
0.68
---------0.82
Class B
0.73
.. _- .... _-_....
0.70
Class C
0.68
---------0.68
Class P
0.65
Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
a.
For a source previously tested and passed quality tes:!:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight
b.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 rn 3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Water
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable
Certificate of Project Engineer
Premolded Filler for expansion joints
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Steel Reinforcement

Tests:

A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
B. Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test

Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.

Item 701- Construction Lime (Hydrated)

Tests:
1 - Q,

Quality test for every 100 t or fraction thereof

Item 702 - Bituminous Materials

Tests: Same as for item 301,302,303,306,307,308, 309 and 310
Item 703 - Aggregates
Tests:

Same as for Item of Work specified in the Bill of Quantities

Item 703A - Mineral Filler

Tests: For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
Item 704 - Masonry Units
Tests: 1 - Q,

Quality Test for every 10000 units or fraction thereof

Item 705 - Joint Materials

A.
Joint Filler
a. Poured Joint Filler
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each type of ingredient for each shipment
b. Premolded Joint Filler
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
B.
Mortar for Joint

Tests:

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a.

Tests:

Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)
Class A
---------
9.0 bags / m 3 of concrete
Class B
---------
8.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Class C
---------
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
Class P
---------
11.0 bags / m 3 of concrete
For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof
1- Q
Quality Test

Item 706 - Concrete, Clay, Plastic and Fiber Pipe

Concrete Pipes
Tests:
1 - Pipe for every 50 pieces:

Strength, Absorption and Dimension

Alternative Requirement:
1 - set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
and
1 - Inspection Report for each size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
Clay and other types of pipes

Tests: Refer to the applicable requirements of AASHTO Test and Specifications.

Item 707 - Metal Pipe

Tests: Same as Item 400
Item 708 - Concrete Curing Materials and Admixtures
Tests: 1 - Q,
Quality Test for each shipment
Item 709 - Paints
Tests:

1-Q,
1-Q,

One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

Item 710 - Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope

Reinforcing Steel
A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
B. Wire and Wire Mesh
1 - Q, Quality Test
Wire Rope
1 - Q, for every 20 t or fraction thereof
Tests:
Item 711 - Fence and Guardrail
Fence
Tests:
A. Barbed Wire, Chain Link Fabric
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test
B. Concrete Post
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
Class B
ClaISe
Class P

Tests:

9.0 bags / m3 of concrete

8.0 bags / m 3 of concrete
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
11.0 bags I m 3 of concrete

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
m3 / m 3 of concrete
Quantity:
For Rounded
0.50
Class A
Class B
0.45
0.53
Class C

For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59

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Class P

0.44

0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:
Class A

Class B
Class C
Class P
Tests:
a.

b.

d. Water
Tests:

m 3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA

-_ ...... __ .... _0.77

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
0.82

---------0.70

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
0.68

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk ~pecific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test

1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

. Certificate of Project Engineer

e. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

f.

Steel Reinforcement

Tests:

Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size

1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis

Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test

g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
Guardrail
I.

Steel Posts
Tests:

1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used
II. Timber Posts
Tests:
Inspection Report for Timber

1 - Q, 'Quality Test for preservatives

III. Concrete

Tests:

a. Cement

Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)

9.0 bags I m 3 of concrete

Class A
8.0 bags I m 3 of concrete

Class B
9.5 bags I m 3 of concrete

Class C

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Class P
---------11.0 bags I m3 of concrete

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1 - Q,
Quality Test

b. Fine Aggregate

Quantity:
m 3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded
For Angular

Class A
0.50
0.54

Class B
0.45
0.52

Class C
0.53
0.59

Class P
0.44
0.47

Tests: For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

c. Coarse Aggregates

Quantity:
m 3 I m3 of concrete

For Rounded CA
Class A
0.77
Class B
0.82
0.70
Class C
Class P
0.68

For Angular CA

0.68

0.73

0.68

0.65

Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific
Soundness and Unit Weight

Gravity,

Absorption,

Abrasion,

For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - G, Grading Test

d. Water
1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Tests:
Certificate of Project Engineer

e. Prernolded Filler for expansion jOints

1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

Tests:
f. Steel Reinforcement .
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
Tests:
g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of
concrete or fraction thereof.
C. Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
D. Rail
Inspection Report
Tests:

E. Paint
Tests:

1 - Q,
1 - Q,

One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof

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Item 712 - Structural Metal

a. Metal Structures
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used
b. Welded Structural Steel
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used
Item 713 - Treated and Untreated Timber
Tests:
Inspection Report for Timber
1 - Q. Quality Test for preservatives
Item 714 - Water

1 - Certificate from Project Engineer or

1. - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

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