NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

(Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways)

(Department of Road Transport and Highways)

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL

2006
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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................i

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 2
1.1 General ................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Coverage of the Manual ......................................................................... 3
1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................ 3
1.3.1 Quality System...................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Quality Assurance (QA) ......................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Quality Assurance Manual .................................................................... 4
1.3.4 Quality Control (QC) .............................................................................. 4
1.3.5 Quality Audit......................................................................................... 4
1.4 Scope and Applications ......................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2
MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY ........................................................................... 7
2.1 Organisation for Quality Assurance ....................................................... 7
2.2 Duties and Responsibilities ................................................................... 8
2.3 Methods Statement ............................................................................... 8
2.4 Contractor’s Works Programme ........................................................... 12
2.5 Working Drawings ............................................................................... 12
2.5.1 General ............................................................................................... 12
2.5.2 Submittal of Approved Design Drawings .............................................. 13
2.5.3 Priorities for Preparation of working Drawings .................................... 13
2.5.4 Review, Revision and Recording of Drawings........................................ 13
2.6 Site Inspections, Daily Reports and Diaries.......................................... 14
2.6.1 Site Inspections................................................................................... 14
2.6.2 Daily Inspection Reports...................................................................... 15
2.6.3 Field Inspection Diaries ....................................................................... 15
CHAPTER 3
QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN ......................................................................... 18
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 18
3.2 Quality Control ................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Types of Quality Control ...................................................................... 18
3.2.2 Performance of Quality Control............................................................ 19
3.2.2.1 Testing Facilities ................................................................................. 19
3.2.2.2 Start-up Problems ............................................................................... 19
3.2.2.3 Test Specification ................................................................................ 19
3.2.2.4 Testing Frequency ............................................................................... 20
3.2.2.5 Method Control ................................................................................... 20
3.2.2.6 End-result Control .............................................................................. 20
3.2.2.7 Quality Parameters.............................................................................. 20
3.2.2.8 Reporting of Test Results ..................................................................... 21
3.2.2.9 Interpretation Test Results .................................................................. 21
3.2.2.10 Statistical Quality Control ................................................................... 21
3.2.2.11 Monitoring of Quality Control .............................................................. 21
3.3 Approval of Quarries and Borrow Areas ............................................... 23
3.4 Approval of Materials........................................................................... 26
3.4.1 General ............................................................................................... 26
3.4.2 Approval of Natural Materials .............................................................. 26
3.4.3 Approval of Processed Materials........................................................... 27
3.4.4 Approval of Manufactured Materials .................................................... 27
3.4.5 Approval of Designed Materials............................................................ 27

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3.4.6 Revocation (withdrawal) of Material Approvals ..................................... 28
3.4.7 Reporting and Recording Material Approvals........................................ 28
3.4.8 Approval of layers of Road Works......................................................... 29
3.5 Sampling of Materials.......................................................................... 29
3.5.1 Sampling Requirements....................................................................... 29
3.5.2 Sampling Guidelines ........................................................................... 29
3.5.3 Preparation and Storage of Samples .................................................... 30
3.6 Field Testing Laboratory ...................................................................... 30
3.7 Acceptance Testing.............................................................................. 30
3.7.1 General ............................................................................................... 30
3.7.2 Routine Acceptance Tests .................................................................... 31
3.7.3 Special Tests ....................................................................................... 31
3.7.4 Quality Control Test Statement (Monthly Progress Report ) .................. 32
3.8 Special Consideration for Bridges ........................................................ 32
3.9 Guidelines for Non-Conforming Works ................................................. 33
3.9.1 General ............................................................................................... 33
3.9.2 Concrete/Bituminous Works ............................................................... 33
3.9.3 Non-conformance other than Strength or Finish .................................. 33
3.9.4 Non-conformance with Strength Requirements .................................... 34
3.9.5 Non-conformance with Finish Requirements ........................................ 35
3.9.6 Non-conformance in respect of Concrete Works in Bridges ................... 35
3.9.6.1 Non-compliance other than strength or Finish ..................................... 35
3.9.6.2 Non-compliance with Strength Requirements....................................... 36
3.9.6.3 Non-compliance with Finish Requirements .......................................... 36
3.9.7 Non-conformance in Works other than concrete in Bridges .................. 37
3.9.7.1 Procedure............................................................................................ 37
3.9.7.2 Admixtures ......................................................................................... 37
3.9.7.3 Cement and other Materials ................................................................ 38
3.9.7.4 Load Test on the Bridge....................................................................... 38
3.9.7.5 Pile Foundation ................................................................................... 38
3.9.7.6 Well Foundations ................................................................................ 38
3.9.7.7 Records............................................................................................... 39
3.10 Documentation ................................................................................... 39
3.10.1 General ............................................................................................... 39
3.10.2 As-built Drawings................................................................................ 40
3.10.3 Final Take-off of Quantities and Amounts ............................................ 40
3.11 Forms for Testing ................................................................................ 40
CHAPTER 4
QUALITY AUDIT ........................................................................................... 42
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 42
4.2 Internal Quality Audit ......................................................................... 42
4.2.1 Auditing Procedures ............................................................................ 42
4.2.2 Auditing Responsibilities ..................................................................... 43
4.2.3 Auditing Documentation and records................................................... 43
4.3 External Quality Audit......................................................................... 44
4.3.1 External Auditors ................................................................................ 44
4.3.2 Working of External Auditors............................................................... 44
4.3.3 Aspects to be covered by External Audit............................................... 45
4.3.4 Partial Audit – Organizational set-up and experience level.................... 46
4.3.5 Partial Audit – Plant and equipment .................................................... 47
4.3.6 Partial Audit: Testing & Quality Control (Covering Field & Laboratory) . 48
4.3.7 Partial Audit: Methodology, Workmanship (Technical Requirements of
Specification)....................................................................................... 48
4.3.8 Partial Audit : Safety Aspects............................................................... 49

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4.3.9 Partial Audit: (Optional – Disputes and Dispute resolution, Legal,
Financial etc.) ..................................................................................... 50
4.3.10 Monitoring of Quality Audit Reports (QAR) ........................................... 50
Appendix I
Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Professional
Staff for Quality Assurance ................................................................................. 53
Appendix II
Quality Control Tests and Acceptance Criteria .................................................... 73
Appendix III
List of Equipment to be provided in Site Laboratory .......................................... 154
Appendix IV
FORMS FOR TESTING ...................................................................................... 215
Appendix V
FORMS FOR REPORTS AND RECORDS ............................................................ 297

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 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

National Highways Authority of India is a premier organisation which

has been taking several challenging highway projects involving major
bridges in addition to roads with a specific view to reduce the
construction time so as to reduce traffic disturbances, usually faced
during construction. While, speed is the criteria, quality can not be
ignored under any circumstances. With this philosophy in view it was
decided to prepare a uniform Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) to be
followed for all highway projects in the country.

This QAM has been prepared to compile the general procedures and
guidelines to be followed by the construction supervision personnel in
carrying out all aspects of the construction supervision tasks. This
Manual mainly provides procedures for carrying out tasks related to
inspection, testing and reporting. However, this Manual does not deal
with day-to-day technical requirements, nor does it provide solutions
to technical problems, as these technical issues are usually
administered by the Specifications and other Contract Documents.

It is anticipated that the Supervision Consultant will develop a project

specific Supervision Manual based on the following guidelines.
Similarly, the Contractor will propose his Quality Assurance Plan
(QAP) keeping the minimum requirements of this QAM in view.

The document is broadly based on the norms set up by Indian Roads

Congress publications SP: 47-1998 and SP: 57-2001. Since, all the
highway projects are on National Highways qualifying Class Q3 (High
QA) of the publication, and the fact that level of supervision has to be
uniform over the entire project, the Manual has been based on Class
Q3 of the publication. In case of superior facilities like Expressways
and Innovation bridges requiring Extra High QA (Class Q4) the
additional provisions, in terms of additional and increased frequency
of testing etc. have been indicated in the Manual. Sometimes, specific
components of Class Q3 projects may be required to be updated to
Class Q4. A concept of Levels of testing has been introduced in order
to cover up elaborate planning of testing of materials and products
depending upon various factors related to each material/product.

Every effort has been made to design this Manual so that adherence to
its guidelines will result in efficient, safe and consistent supervision of
the works in strict conformance to the Specifications and other
Contract requirements. This has led to the basic framework of this
Manual being based on construction supervision procedures

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 consistent with standard international practices for construction of
important road and bridge projects of this type, with specific
guidelines and forms, where appropriate, being generated based on
standard practices in India in conformance with MOSRTH and IRC
standards and guidelines. In all cases, however, it is important that
all users of this Manual understand that the Contract Documents
including the Specifications are the controlling documents for the
construction supervision process.

It is to be noted that although the intention of this Manual is to

provide efficient, high quality construction and safety, adherence to
the adopted guidelines does not necessarily guarantee that these
attributes are achieved. This points to the need, therefore, for all users
to exercise judgement based on good engineering practice in all cases
rather than blind adherence to the adopted guidelines. This also
points to the urgent need to periodically review and update relevant
guidelines and procedures, and hence the Manual is to be seen as an
evolving guide.

1.2 Coverage of the Manual

This Manual is divided into 4 chapters and this chapter elaborates the
guidelines for the use of the Manual.

Chapter 2 deals with the general subject of Management of Quality,

including organization, duties and responsibilities, inspections and
reports.

Chapter 3 deals with the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and covers
aspects like sampling and testing of materials and acceptance criteria.

Chapter 4 deals with Quality Audits, both internal and external.

1.3 Definitions

The following definitions shall apply:

1.3.1 Quality System

The organization structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes

and resources needed for implementing quality management.

1.3.2 Quality Assurance (QA)

Quality Assurance is defined as all the planned and systematic

activities implemented within the Quality System and demonstrated
as needed to provide adequate confidence that an entity will fulfill the
requirements.

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1.3.3 Quality Assurance Manual

A Quality Assurance Manual is a base document outlining policy,

procedures, responsibilities, compliance, acceptance criteria and
documentation needed for the successful implementation of a project.
It should be prepared and accepted by all parties concerned before the
start of a project.

It should generally cover the following:

(a) Identification of all parties involved in QA and their inter-

relationship;
(b) Internal QA system of each party;
(c) Levels of cross-checking/verification in case of multiple
verifications/ controls, including systems of inspection and
audit, wherever applicable;
(d) Organization of personnel, responsibilities and lines of reporting
for QA purposes;
(e) Criteria for acceptance/rejection, including identification of
proper authorities for such decisions;
(f) Inspection at the end of defect liability period;
(g) Items to be covered in maintenance manual; and
(h) All formats for documentation.

1.3.4 Quality Control (QC)

The operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfill

requirements for quality. All those planned and systematic actions
necessary to provide confidence that a product or service will satisfy
given requirements for quality.

1.3.5 Quality Audit

A systematic and an independent examination to determine whether

quality activities and related results comply with planned
arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve
objectives.

1.4 Scope and Applications

The NHAI attaches highest importance to the achievement of the

quality of works and materials as envisaged in the design and
specifications. It is the policy of the NHAI to foster the highest
standards of workmanship in the works such that the full value for
the investments made is realized and the highway performs in the
best way during the design life. Towards achieving this overall policy,
NHAI realize the importance of Quality Assurance in their projects.

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Quality Assurance systems are needed for a highway project at
various levels. For example, a QAM is required for each of the
following activities:

(a) Design and Project Preparation

(b) Construction
(c) Operation and Maintenance
(d) Production of Manufactured Items

There are several organizations involved in the design, construction,

operation and maintenance of a road project. These are:

(a) The Client (in the present case NHAI)

(b) The Design Consultant
(c) The Contractor
(d) The Supervision Consultant
(e) The Operation and Maintenance Agency
(f) The Independent Engineer who supervise the work of a private
operator

Each of these organizations has to prepare a QAM covering their

activities and scope of work.

The present QAM is intended for use by the NHAI as the client, in
supervising the execution of works, as spelt out in the Terms of
Reference. The guidelines contained in the present QAM are the
minimum requirements and the Supervision Consultant can improve
upon these in his Construction Supervision Manual.

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 CHAPTER 2

MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY

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 CHAPTER 2

MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY

2.1 Organisation for Quality Assurance

The Quality Assurance unit should be independent entity reporting

directly to the Team Leader of the Supervision Consultant. The
Supervision Consultant should evolve a suitable organizational
structure keeping in view various aspects of contract management,
experts required for various activities and quality assurance.

An indicative organizational structure is given in Fig. 2.1. This should

be suitably changed for each project, depending upon individual site
requirements and the scope of work.

NHAI HEAD OFFICE

QUALITY AUDIT

CGM / GM HEADQUARTERS
(IN CHARGE OF PROJECT)

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT

(AT THE SITE)

SUPERVISION CONSULTANT
(ENGINEER)

TEAM LEADER
(ENGINEER’S REPRERSENTATIVE)

PLANNING & CONTRACT SPECIALISTS QUALITY

MONITORING MANAGEMENT • SURVEY ASSURANCE &
ENGINEER • HIGHWAY QUALITY
• MATERIALS & CONTROL UNIT
PAVEMENT
• BRIDGES

FIG. 2.1. TYPICAL ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR PROJECT

IMPLEMENTATION

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2.2 Duties and Responsibilities

In most of the NHAI contracts, the NHAI is the “Employer” and the
Supervision Consultant is the “Engineer”. The latter appoints a Team
Leader, who is designated as the “Engineer’s Representative”. The
Engineer’s Representative performs various duties and is delegated
authority in terms of various clauses of the Contract. The Engineer’s
Representative may appoint a Resident Engineer (RE) for each
construction package. The Construction Supervision Manual shall lay
down the functions to be exercised by the Engineer, Engineer’s
Representative and Resident Engineer.

In the supervision of works, a typical road package involves the

services of senior professional staff and support staff.

It is necessary that the duties and responsibilities of each of these are

clearly understood and specified. These are specified in Appendix 1.
These duties and responsibilities may vary from job to job, and should
be clearly laid down for each project. The exact duties and
responsibilities for each job shall be prepared by the Supervision
Consultant.

2.3 Methods Statement

Prior to the commencement of important item of work and activity

(which may be listed by the Engineer and given to the Contractor), the
Contractor is required to submit for approval by the Resident Engineer
a “Methods Statement”, which describes the methodology as to how he
(the Contractor) plans to carry out that item of work/activity in
accordance with the Specifications. The Methods Statements shall be
developed to a degree of detail depending upon:

(a) The intricacy of operations for carrying out the proposed

construction activity; and
(b) The extent to which the methodology is detailed out in the
Specifications.

The Methods Statement shall describe the equipment to the deployed

(size/number/capacity), the sequence of operations, field trials if any
are involved, design of mixes, job-mix-formulae, temporary works
erection and launching, traffic management plan, safety precautions,
environmental protection measures etc.

The Methods to be furnished by the Contractor in respect of each

major activity shall be step-wise sequencing of tasks, and should be
detailed and meaningful. The Engineer shall either straightway give
his consent or ask for modification before acceptance. The following

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lists out some important activities, and details out what would be
expected.

(a) Major Earthwork Operations

(i) Tests for borrow area soils

(ii) Type and number of excavation plant and transportation
machinery and their anticipated outputs
(iii) Method of working in cut and fill sections
(iv) Type and number of spreading plant for filling and
anticipated outputs
(v) Type and number of compaction plant and anticipated
outputs
(vi) Testing and layer approval
(vii) Method of working for site clearance and dealing with
trees and vegetation
(viii) Setting out and control of levels and batters
(ix) Details of disposal areas for unsuitable material
(x) Details of suitable borrow areas for imported fill

(b) Bridge Works

(i) Details of all temporary works for construction of

substructure and superstructure
(ii) Details of piling or well-sinking or open foundation, bed
protection method
(iii) Details of proposed formwork and false work
requirements
(iv) Reinforcement and duct fixing and cables
(v) Concreting and curing including compaction, machinery
deployment
(vi) Stressing, anchorage and grouting
(vii) Manufacture of bearings, their testing and installation
(viii) Expansion joints
(ix) Parapet rail fabrication and fixing
(x) Back-filling

(c) Fixing of PTFE cum POT Bearing

(i) Manufacturer of the bearings

(ii) Date of supply of the bearings
(iii) Expected date of installation
(iv) Precise sequence of operations such as preparation of
pockets, placements of sleeves, placement and aligning of
bearing, grouting, tightening of bolts etc.
(v) Likely difficulties which may be faced and corrective
measures
(vi) Location where the bearing was tested
(vii) Manufacturer’s warrantee period

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(d) Pavement Works

For flexible and/rigid pavement construction including sub-

base, road base, DBM and asphaltic layers or DLC and
pavement concrete

(i) Proposed method of working e.g., preparation of surface,

control of levels etc.
(ii) Type and number of laying plant and anticipated outputs
(iii) Type and number of compaction plant and anticipated
outputs
(iv) Layer Approvals
(v) Curing arrangements

(e) Environmental Safeguards

The measures to be taken by the Contractor shall be addressed

to the prevention of any damage or pollution to the environment
at the site and adjoining areas, viz.:

(i) Restoration of quarry areas and plantation

(ii) Disposal of waste materials and construction equipment
on completion of works
(iii) Air dust and noise pollution from construction activities
(iv) Labour camp
(v) Effluent treatment and waste disposal
(vi) Social disturbance caused by the presence of the
temporary labour force
(vii) Effects on navigational and water flow at bridge crossings

(f) Temporary Traffic Diversions and Traffic Crossings

(i) Details of any temporary traffic diversions that may be

required in order to execute the works safely
(ii) Proposed length of diversion
(iii) Duration of operation of diversion
(iv) Constructional details of diversion including signage
(v) Details of proposed traffic management, including liaison
with the police and concerned authorities

(g) Concrete Production and Transport

Detail proposed set-up for the production and transport of

concrete

(i) Location and layout of batching plants

(ii) Details of plant size, type and estimated outputs
(iii) Details of cement storage and handling

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 (iv) Details of aggregate stockpiles and storage capacities
(v) Details of water supply and chilling arrangements
(vi) Details of proposed transport of concrete

(h) Asphaltic Concrete Production and Transport

Detail proposed set-up for the production and transport of

asphaltic and bitumen paving products

(i) Location and layout of asphalt plant

(ii) Details of plant size, type and estimated outputs
(iii) Details of aggregate stockpiles, handling etc
(iv) Details of bitumen storage, heating facilities etc
(v) Details of proposed transport of mixed materials
(vi) Dust nuisance.

(i) Quarrying and Crushing Operations

Detail proposed set-up for production of aggregates and other

stone products to be incorporated in the works:

(i) Location of proposed quarry

(ii) Details of proposed method of operation of quarry i.e.,
development and operation of quarry face, outputs etc
(iii) Details of proposed plant installations giving type and size
of main items and layout of crushing operations showing
production flow through to final products.

(j) Control and Administration Systems

This will give details of following

(i) Codes of Practice to be used for the design of temporary or

permanent works for which the contractor is responsible,
and copies of codes that will be kept in the site library
(ii) Inventory of standard specifications covering every
element of the works and copies of which will be held in
the site library
(iii) Drawing management system
(iv) Establishment and checking procedures for main survey
and bench marks
(v) Routine for checking and calibration of surveying
instruments
(vi) Layout of laboratory and inventory of materials testing
equipment
(vii) Statutory laws, acts and regulations that relate to any
operations that will be performed, specifically relating to
control and use of explosives and detonators, operation of

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 machinery, health and safety on site, environmental
safeguards etc.
(viii) Fire prevention and fighting measures
(ix) Safety measures
(x) First aid facilities and procedures to be adopted in the
event of accidents to personnel
(xi) Measurements before covering

2.4 Contractor’s Works Programme

Based on deadlines specified in the Contract, the Contractor is

required to submit a Works Programme to be approved by the
Engineer that provides for completion of the Works in accordance
with these deadlines. Approval of the programme by the Engineer
shall be given based on completeness (i.e., includes all activities)
and accuracy (activities are properly sequenced) of the proposal,
and on comparison of total output of the Contractor’s scheduled
mobilized equipment with the types and actual quantities of works
scheduled to be completed during each month of the specified
construction period. An additional check shall be made to ensure
that outputs for relevant activities are reduced realistically during
the monsoon period.

Following approval of the Contractor’s initial Works Programme, the

programme is reviewed periodically in order to appraise the need for
changing the proposed scheduling of activities to be in line with
actual construction progress. In the case where deviations from the
proposed schedule are significant enough to raise concern with
regard to the Contractor’s to complete the woks on time, the
Contractor is to be required to provide an acceptable revised
programme to catch-up and meet the original deadline requirements
(i.e. he may need to mobilize additional equipment, or work
additional hours per week etc).

2.5 Working Drawings

2.5.1 General

The Engineering Design Drawings depicting the designs and scope of

works are legal documents which form an integral part of the
Contract, and the Contractor is required to perform the work in
accordance with them. Consequently, to achieve proper
administration of the contract the transmittal of the approved
design drawings, and subsequently submitted drawing related to
“works” and “dayworks” orders, must be handled with
circumspection and properly recorded at all stages to avoid
unnecessary disputes and claims.

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2.5.2 Submittal of Approved Design Drawings

(a) The Engineering Design Drawings approved by the Employer

(i.e. the tender drawings) are first to be reviewed by the
Supervision Consultant’s Design Review Team with regard to
accuracy and completeness, and he will make
recommendations, additions, etc. to be carried out for the
designs.
(b) Following completion of the incorporation of any revision
together with any further required drawings instructed by the
Employer, the Employer is to approve the revised drawings and
issue them to the Team Leader for submittal to the Contractors.
All drawings are to be signed and transmitted officially.
(c) The Contractor will then be issued with two (2) sets of approved
construction drawings which have been marked “Approved for
Construction” and signed and dated. A register of drawings
issued shall be maintained.
(d) To expedite start of the work, the drawings may be issued in
groups rather than as a complete set, and / or only parts of
specific drawings may be approved for construction at any one
time.

2.5.3 Priorities for Preparation of working Drawings

In allocating priorities for working drawing preparation, the following

aspects are to be taken into account.

(a) Contractor’s approved construction programme and

construction sequence
(b) Delivery times for construction material
(c) Fabrication times for manufactured items
(d) Any design work or shop drawings required from the
Contractor.

2.5.4 Review, Revision and Recording of Drawings

The review, revision and control of the record keeping of all Contract
drawings are to be carried out in accordance with following
guidelines.

(a) The Engineer’s representative and/or the Resident Engineer

will review the drawing and note any drawings inconsistent
with contractual obligations.
(b) All drawings issued to the Contractor will first be checked by
the Resident Engineer for variations implications from the
Scope of Works or departures from the Specifications. The
results of this check will serve to initiate, if necessary, the
appropriate procedure for issue of a Variations Order.

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 (c) If necessary, the Engineer’s Representative will liaise with the
designer to ensure the designer is aware of any drawing that is
inconsistent with the contractual obligations or that may give
rise to a variation. This will give the designer the opportunity to
reconsider or confirm the revised drawing prior to issue to the
Contractor.
(d) When any drawing is revised, copies of the revised drawings
should be issued to the Contractor with the revision clearly
marked.
(e) After issue of drawings to the Contractor, the Contractor’s
Administration Engineer will update the master set of drawings
and Drawings Issue Register (see Form V-I in Appendix V).

2.6 Site Inspections, Daily Reports and Diaries

2.6.1 Site Inspections

To ensure the Contractor’s strict contact compliance, it is mandatory

that all personnel charged with inspection responsibilities properly
prepare themselves in advance through detailed study and
understanding of the Plans and Specifications. On-site observations
of the field engineer’s activities and procedures will be made by the
RE to ensure compliance with plans and Specifications.

The field engineer’s activities will be determined by the Contractor’s

construction activities, and they will be notified of these in advance
based on Inspection Request Form (IRF) submittals from the
Contactor. It is the Highway Engineer’s responsibility to follow up on
the IRF. A sample of the IRF is given in Appendix V (form V-2)

Field engineers are authorized to inspect all work done and material
furnished. Such inspection will extend to all parts of the works and
to the preparation, fabrication or manufacture of the materials to be
used. The field engineers are not authorized to alter or waive any
provision of the contract conditions or documents.

The Highway Engineer is responsible for keeping his Resident

Engineer informed as to progress of the work and the manner in
which it is being done, and also to call the Contractor’s attention to
any non-compliance with the drawings or specifications. He is not
authorized to approve or accept any portion of the work, or to issue
instruction contrary to the plans and specifications, or to act on
behalf of the Contractor. The field engineers have authority to reject
unsatisfactory workmanship, defective materials and to recommend
suspension of any work that is being improperly performed, subject
to approval by the Resident Engineer and or the Team Leader.

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 The field engineers may exercise such additional authority only as
may, from time to time delegated to them by the Resident Engineer
and/or as approved by the Team Leader.

2.6.2 Daily Inspection Reports

A Daily Report must be completed by each field engineer (see

Appendix V, Form V-3). These daily Reports will be reviewed and
compiled by the RE and will constitute part of the final Project
documentation submitted to NHAI.

The Daily Report from each field engineer must include but not be
limited to the following items:

(a) Quantities of work performed under their inspection, such as

cubic meters of material acceptably placed etc;
(b) Site instructions given (Form V-5);
(c) Unusual or unsatisfactory conditions;
(d) Delays encountered;
(e) Number of men or man-hours employed;
(f) Equipment, Plant, methods used by the Contractor;
(g) Tests performed to satisfy quality control, and as samples
taken;
(h) Weather conditions and effect on the works; and
(i) Daywork records, if any.

2.6.3 Field Inspection Diaries

Each field engineer will keep personnel Diary Notebook to

accumulate during the day all data used to prepare his Daily Report.
Notes made in their Diary Notebook will be recorded neatly, clearly
and will be dated, signed and in sufficient detail to be clearly
understood. This Diary Notebook will also include the field engineer’s
working hours and work location details for each day.

The field engineer’s Diary Notebook must be properly identified,

indexed and periodically turned in to the RE for his review and safe-
keeping. At the end of the Project these Diary Notebooks will be
returned to each field engineer.

The field engineer’s Daily Report will contain quantities of work

satisfactorily performed each day under their inspection. These
quantities will be based on measurements if the quantity is for a
particular section of work that is complete or based on an estimate if
the work is ongoing. Sketches with dimensions and calculations
should be attached to the Reports as required.

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Mechanical Plant and Equipment should be inspected periodically. A
sample form for the inspection Report is given in Appendix V, Form
V-4.

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 CHAPTER 3

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

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 CHAPTER 3

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

3.1 Introduction

The Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) is the methodology that is selected

for ensuring that the project incorporates all elements that are needed
for the successful design, construction and maintenance of a project.
Since projects vary in scope, the QAP has to be project-specific. The
QAP should deal with all aspects of selection and testing of materials,
acceptance criteria, guidelines for non-conforming materials and
works and documentation.

3.2 Quality Control

3.2.1 Types of Quality Control

One of the most important tasks of the supervision during the

execution of a road contract is technical quality control, i.e. control as
to whether the materials and work supplied by the Contractor meet
the technical requirements in the contract specifications. There are
two types of quality control, which are described below:

(a) Control of Methods

Method control is usually carried out by the Consultant`s field staff

whose job it is to be on the site and supervise the Contractor during
the execution of the works. At the same time the field staff will
perform simple measurements, such as the recording of the thickness
of fill layers, the temperature of asphalt material, and the slump of
cement concrete.

(b) Control of End-Results

End-result control includes field tests e.g. control of the evenness of

completed pavement layers and laboratory tests, e.g. Marshall tests
on asphalt materials. Other tests are a combination of field and
laboratory tests. An example of this is the compaction control of
earthworks where the achieved density is determined by means of a
field test, and where the IS/ AASHTO density with which the result
should be compared is found by means of a laboratory test. End-

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 results control is carried out by laboratory technicians, and most of
the work consists of laboratory tests.

3.2.2 Performance of Quality Control

3.2.2.1 Testing Facilities

Before the Contractor initiates earthworks, asphalt paving,

concrete works etc., the corresponding test facilities must be
available, i.e.

(a) Laboratories must be built and equipped;

(b) Laboratory equipment must be procured and tested;
(c) Test forms must be prepared; and
(d) Laboratory technicians must be employed and trained.

An illustrative list of minimum equipment needed for the site

laboratory is enclosed at Appendix III. The Contractor may also get
the tests carried out in recognized testing laboratories outside for
tests of a special nature not covered by the equipments indicated in
Appendix III. Such testing must be preceded by approval of the
Engineer. The testing equipment must be regularly serviced as
recommended by the suppliers. A calibration chart must be
available for each equipment. Forms for laboratory testing are
given in Appendix IV.

3.2.2.2 Start-up Problems

It is important that start-up problems have been solved before the

Contractor starts work. There is often a special need for technical
control during the start of the work, because the Contractor has
start-up problems. Specifications normally not only state the
technical requirements which must be met by materials and works,
but also the test methods which must be used for the end-result
control. In most cases this is necessary to be able to define the
requirements clearly.

3.2.2.3 Test Specification

Specification usually describe test methods by referring to

standard methods issued by Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport
& Highways (MOSRTH), the American Standards for Testing
Materials (ASTM), the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the British Standards (BS) and
the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

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3.2.2.4 Testing Frequency

The frequency of technical control is usually laid down by the

Consultants at the beginning of a project and is generally related to
the specifications. A testing plan giving the testing frequency,
standards, acceptance criteria and agency responsible for the tests
must be prepared by the Contractor and got approved by the
Engineer. Appendix II gives the Quality Control Tests and
Acceptance Criteria, assembled from IRC and MOSRTH documents.

3.2.2.5 Method Control

Method control is carried out according to the type of work. Where

the work method is of considerable importance and requires
constant supervision to achieve the quality, or where in some case,
the quality is difficult to improve on, there should always be a field
engineer on the site. Examples are the ramming of piles, the laying
of asphalt, and concreting etc. Where work methods are of less
importance or quality is constantly being achieved by the
contractor, there may be no need for continuous surveillance.
Examples are excavation and compaction of soil.

3.2.2.6 End-result Control

The frequency of end-result control depends on the quality

parameters that are to be checked. Parameters which can vary
considerably are continuously controlled. Examples are the
composition of asphalt materials and the compaction of asphalt
courses. As regards regulating laboratory tests the specification
usually determines the number of tests. When the works are
started and in cases where difficulties as regards compliance with
quality requirements are encountered, laboratory testing will
normally be intensified.

3.2.2.7 Quality Parameters

Quality parameters which are usually more or less constant, e.g.

the Los Angeles Strength of stone materials from the same quarry,
are only controlled occasionally. The same applies to parameters
which can be checked fairly well with the naked eye, e.g. the
particle form of crushed stone. As regards the quality of
manufactured materials produced by using advanced technology,
e.g. steel and bitumen, one usually trusts the manufacturer`s
certificates, but when in doubt carry out additional tests.

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3.2.2.8 Reporting of Test Results

The test results must be recorded systematically in a register,

which must be signed by the testing authority and the
representative of the Engineer, if present during the tests. Form
V-6 gives the format for daily tests on highway works.

3.2.2.9 Interpretation of Test Results

The test results should be plotted on a graph sheet showing the

dates/sample numbers on the x-axis and the test values on the y-
axis. The statistical “warning limits” and “action limits” should be
indicated on these graphs. When any test results falls outside the
“warning limits”, the cause should be investigated and suitable
corrective action taken. When any test result falls outside the
“action limits”, the process should be stopped, and a thorough
investigation made into the entire process, and the cause for faulty
performance determined. Suitable remedial action should be
immediately taken and the process brought under control.

3.2.2.10 Statistical Quality Control

Quality control based individual tests do not ensure well defined

qualities of a product. One has therefore, for many years in the
industry, used statistical methods where works and supplies are
approved or rejected after an evaluation of the average and
standard deviation of a number of test results. Similar methods
are gradually gaining way in the road construction sector, and
today it is not unusual to use statistical methods for the quality
control. The IRC Handbook on Quality Control (SP-11) may be
consulted for guidance. The use of Control Charts for establishing
the trend line, and the time when corrective steps are to be taken is
recommended.

3.2.2.11 Monitoring of Quality Control

The Engineer has the authority and responsibility for monitoring

the use of the Quality Control System and for ensuring that the
above policies are being implemented, and to consider the need for
changes.

The contractor is required to carry out and is responsible for:

• Sampling and testing
• Measurements

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But the obligations of the Contractor do not relieve the Engineer /
the Resident Engineer of their duties towards the Employer:

(a) The Engineer shall carry out such duties in issuing

• Decisions
• Certificates
• Orders

as specified in the contract.

(b) The Engineer / the Resident Engineer’s contractual duties are

to

• Watch and supervise the works

• Test and examine materials and workmanship
• Exercise “process control” wherever needed

Therefore, the Resident Engineer assisted by qualified and

adequate staff must carry out supervision and control such as:

• Sub-soil investigations
• Inspection of works and workmanship
• Geometric control and measurements
• Quality control of works and materials

The Resident Engineer’s staff may be divided into categories so that

the supervisory organization is made up of bodies with their own
field of responsibility such as:
• Structures
• Highway
• Materials and laboratory

It is naturally of great importance that each field of responsibility

works in a competent and well-organised manner.

It is just as important, however, that all the fields of responsibility

of the organization work well together, so there does not appear
any “no man’s land” between the respective fields of responsibility.

Designated areas of individual responsibility should keep close

contact with other members of the team so that information on
faulty workmanship etc. is passed on to the people responsible.

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 It is the Resident Engineer`s responsibility that the supervision
organization meets these functional requirements.

3.3 Approval of Quarries and Borrow Areas

The Contractor is to obtain approval from the Material Engineer

through the Resident Engineer for each Quarry and Borrow Area to
be used in the project prior to commencement of quarrying and/or
borrow area excavation activities. The primary considerations to be
considered by the Engineer in granting approval are:
• The proposed materials meet specification requirements
• The Contractor has legal approval by the owner to
excavate/remove materials from the proposed quarry/borrow
area
• The Contractor submits an acceptable “Environmental
Management Plan” for development; use and closing down of the
proposed quarry/borrow area, together with any other approvals
or documents that may be required from the Ministry of
Environment and Forests or other concerned authorities.

The steps to be followed for approval of each Quarry/Borrow Area

are:
(a) The Contractor is to complete the “Materials Sources Data” form
giving details regarding size, location, orientation and access for
the proposed quarry/borrow area (rough map to be drawn).
Also to be included are the list of materials to be sourced for the
project works (e.g. embankment, GSB, WMM etc), and the
estimated quantities for these materials.

(b) The results of laboratory tests conducted on the materials

jointly sampled with the Consultant’s Material Engineer (or his
designated representative) are to be summarized on the
approval form, and complete copies of all tests are to be
attached to the form.

(c) The Contractor is to attach to the completed “Materials Sources

Data” form, a letter, or some other form of written
acknowledgement, that indicates that the owner of the
quarry/borrow area agrees to the Contractor removing the
proposed types and quantities of materials indicated in the
form.

(d) The Contractor attaches to the completed “Material Sources

Data” form, his proposed “Environmental Management Plan” for
development, use and closing down of the proposed quarry/
borrow area. Photographs of the sources site, including access
roads, etc. should be included with the proposal so that the

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 base line conditions of the Quarry/Borrow Area to be clearly
established.

(e) Following receipt of the proposal for approval of

quarry(ies)/borrow area(s), the Resident Engineer is to dispatch
a team consisting of the Environmental Officer and Materials
Engineer to inspect the proposed site, who will then report on
their findings to the Resident Engineer.

(f) Based on the Contractor’s proposal, and on the site inspection

team’s comments, the Resident Engineer will (within five days
after receipt of the proposal) reply to the Contractor in
accordance with the one of the following:

(i) The Quarry/Borrow Area is approved as proposed.

(ii) The proposed Quarry/Borrow Area is approved subject to
one or more required changes/additions etc (to be detailed
by the Resident Engineer)
(iii) The contractor is requested to revise and re-submit all or
part of the proposal submittal, giving details of required
changes, additional requirements etc.
(iv) The proposed Quarry/Borrow Area is rejected.

With regard to approval of Quarry/Borrow Area, the Consultant is

to pay particular attention to requirements of the Environmental
Management Plan for the package, particularly with regards to:

(a) Selection of area

(i) Borrow Areas not to be within the Project Right-of-Way.

(ii) Borrow Areas preferred in non-productive, barren lands,
raised lands, waste lands, etc.
(iii) Borrow Areas to be located on agricultural land should first
have the top 150 mm minimum removed and stockpiled.
The stockpiled topsoil is to be replaced and spread over the
original areas after excavation for borrow is completed.
(iv) For quarry areas, particular care is to be taken to ensure
that testing (and approval) is given for only areas to be
indicated on the plan for which the materials have
homogeneous properties. Similarly, the depth and extent of
overburden to be removed prior to quarrying is to be
accurately measured and clearly indicated.

(b) Transport of Materials

(i) All movements and access of equipment to be stationed in

the designated areas are to cause minimum compaction of
the soil (in critical areas/situations, the Engineer may

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 require that all such equipment have tracks rather than
wheels).
(ii) All transport vehicles are to be covered and have adequate
covers, sides and tailgates to prevent spillage of materials.
(iii) All transport vehicles are to select appropriate routes and
delivery times, and are to adopt safe driving habits so as to
ensure the minimum of inconvenience to affected village
inhabitants, and to reduce accident potential. The
contractor is responsible for the repair/maintenance of all
roads and facilities damaged by his transport equipment.

(c) Development/Redevelopment of Borrow Pits and Quarries

(i) Both during and following completion of the excavation

activities in the borrow areas, the Engineer, together with
the Environmental Officer, are to inspect the areas to
ensure that the borrow pits and access roads are properly
graded and drained to ensure minimum erosion, and to
prevent run-off from either collecting or from damaging
adjacent properties. All existing trees within the boundary
of the quarry/borrow areas should be preserved and
protected.
(ii) Temporary stockpiles of blasted quarry materials and
borrow areas soils are to be located so as to ensure smooth
flow of traffic within the areas and for access to main roads,
and are to be designed so as to minimize contamination
and damage from rainfall/run-off etc.
(iii) Borrow Areas (except in cases where the landowner has
agreed that the borrow pit is to be excavated so as to form
an appropriate pond for agricultural purpose), will be
redeveloped by filling and providing 150 mm thick layer of
preserved topsoil. The contractor is to also replace any
vegetation removed.
(iv) The Material Engineer and other consultancy field staff are
to continue to monitor the quarry/borrow materials both by
periodic sampling and testing of the materials as well as by
“visual” assessment. As soon as tests indicate any
significant change in a material’s property, or if a change is
suspected visually, then the material properties are to be
certified by testing and if the variation(s) is considered to be
significant then a new application for approval of sources
must be lodged, and the above procedure repeated.

It is to be noted that all field activities for the above are not to
commence until appropriate Inspection Request Forms are
completed, submitted and approved.

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3.4 Approval of Materials

3.4.1 General

All materials proposed by the contractor to be used in the project

works are to be approved first. In general, there are four types of
materials to be approved.

(a) Natural Materials – materials with little or no processing

except for perhaps screening for oversize and removal of
unsuitable particles, etc. An example of this is soil
embankment materials.

(b) Processed Materials – materials that require significant

processing, including removal of unsuitable particles,
crushing, screening and perhaps, blending of sizes. These
materials are homogeneous, but with specified gradations. An
example of this is Wet Mixed Macadam Base Course.

(c) Manufactured Materials – specially homogeneous construction

materials, like Portland cement and bitumen, that are used for
blending with natural materials (generally soil or aggregate) to
obtain a pavement mix.

(d) Designed Materials- materials that involve the mixture, to

specific proportions of two or more different, natural,
processed or manufactured materials to obtain a modified
material giving a set of desired specific properties.

Approval of each of the above material types is required, however

the requirements for obtaining approval of materials for each type
differs slightly.

3.4.2 Approval of Natural Materials

Natural materials are mined (i.e., excavated) and hence the first
step, following assurance that the material(s) is acceptable for its
intended purpose, is to obtain approval for the Borrow Area or
Quarry.

Approval of the material for construction is then obtained by

submittal of test results for all tests required by the Specifications
(i.e., to prove that the material meets all minimum properties
required), and, in some cases, by construction of trial sections to
prove that this material can be placed in the field so as to attain

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etc.)

3.4.3 Approval of Processed Materials

Approval of processed materials follows that noted above for

“natural” materials, except that usually the specifications are
tighter (e.g. the material may also have to meet stringent gradation
limits), and a greater variety of tests (and production/storage)
conditions are required to be met.

3.4.4 Approval of Manufactured Materials

Approval of manufactured materials, based on specific

Specifications requirements, is generally given in two stages.
(a) Initial Approval – given prior to receipt of the materials based
on submittal of appropriate testing results confirmed by the
manufacturer (note that claims by manufactures, or tests etc.
by distributors, etc. are not to be accepted).

(b) Final Approval – given based on initial approval plus positive

results being obtained for all “acceptance” tests required by
the Specifications, or as directed by the Engineer. The Quality
Assurance System and plan of the manufacturer shall also be
examined before approval.

3.4.5 Approval of Designed Materials

Approval of “designed” materials for the project concerns those mix

designs for Cement Concrete (for concrete pavements, box culverts,
bridges etc) and Asphaltic Concrete (flexible pavement materials
including bituminous macadam, dense bituminous macadam,
bituminous concrete, mixed seal surfacing, semi dense bituminous
concrete and seal coat). Due to the complexity of these “mixed”
materials, and the plants for producing the range of materials
sizes, final approval is deferred until completion of the following
steps:

(a) Approval of sources (generally quarries) for each of the

processed material constituents to be included in the final mix
design.
(b) Approval of each of the individual processed materials and
manufactured materials to be included in the final mix design.
(c) Tentative approval of a laboratory based mix design, based on
a mixture of approved materials so that the mixture meets all
Specifications requirements.

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 (d) Tentative approval of a plant mix design, based on
proportioning of aggregate bins materials and manufactured
materials to closely approximate the proportioning of material
types/sizes finalized for the laboratory based mix design (i.e.
and so that the mixture still meets the minimum
Specifications requirements).
(e) Conduct trial section of works (off the project site) using the
tentatively approved plant mix design and placing the mixture
in accordance with a previously approved construction
methodology that conforms to Specifications requirements.
(f) Based on successful laying of the mixture in accordance to the
approved Methodology, conformance of the placed mixture to
required placing temperatures, levels and finish, etc. and
conformance to quality control requirements as verified by
successful testing in accordance with the Specifications, the
Material Engineer is to give final approval of the mix design
based on the plant mix proportions.

3.4.6 Revocation (withdrawal) of Material Approvals

Following approval of the job mixture (i.e. the job mix formula), the
Material Engineer, and all field support staff are to continue to
monitor both the test results and the visual characteristics of the
approved mix as placed to identify at an early stage any significant
change in the mix design that may adversely influence the
adherence of the approved mix design to the Specifications. A new
mix design (or adjustment of the plant proportioning of materials to
re-establish the approved job mix formula) will be required when it
is observed that significant changes in the mix design properties
are causing the mixture to no longer meet all Specification
requirements. In addition, a new mix design will be required when
either the approval of a material source or approval of one of the
materials is revoked (i.e. withdrawn).

3.4.7 Reporting and Recording Material Approvals

The Material Engineer is to notify in writing the Resident Engineer

and the Highway Engineer (and the Contractor through the
Resident Engineer) each time a new source, material and /or mix
design is either approved or the approval is revoked. This
information is to be included in the Monthly Quality Control Report
to be submitted with the Monthly Progress Report.

Records are to be kept by the Material Engineer giving current

approvals of all Borrow Areas, Quarries (all types) and Mix Designs
for all BOQ items. These current summarizes are to be included as
part of the Monthly Quality Control Report.

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3.4.8 Approval of layers of Road Works

Road Works involve placement of earth and other pavement

courses in layers. Form V-6 gives the OK Card for use in this task.

3.5 Sampling of Materials

3.5.1 Sampling Requirements

All construction materials to be used in the permanent works are

to be sampled jointly by the Consultant and Contractor prior to
commencement of the Works. This includes sampling for materials
to be tested for proposing approval of the material source as well as
sampling of materials for approval of the individual construction
materials. In both cases, and for each instance, the Contractor
must give notification of a request for such sampling to the
Consultant in advance (minimum 48 hours) by way of the
Inspection Request Form (IRF) – see Form V-2, Appendix V. All
assistance (e.g. sampling instruments and equipment, sample
bags, and labour etc.) that is required for carrying out the sampling
activities are to be provided by the Contractor. For sampling
activities, the Consultant is to be represented by the Material
Engineer or his appointee.

3.5.2 Sampling Guidelines

All sampling is to be carried out in accordance with instructions to

be given by the Consultant. Sampling procedures are to follow
recognized guidelines of good engineering practice. These include:

(a) Obtaining samples from at least three areas.

(b) Ensuring that the sampled materials and locations are
“typical” for the material to be tested.
(c) Ensuring that all overburden etc. is removed within the
stockpiles rather than from the surface (top, side or base of
the stockpile) in order to avoid the collection of segregated
materials.
(d) Ensure that sufficient quantities are sampled to enable all
tests to the conducted, plus additional material, to be stored
for subsequent testing if required.
(e) Ensure that each sample bag is marked/labeled both inside
and outside, giving the sample number, material type, sample
location, date and number of the bag, as well as any additional
information instructed by the Material Engineer or his
appointee.

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3.5.3 Preparation and Storage of Samples

Samples collected are reduced and prepared as per standard

methods (Indian Standards), with an additional sufficient quantity
retained in appropriately sealed bag(s) or container(s) and
separately kept in the sample storage room of the laboratory for
additional testing and/or future reference as required. Concrete
samples in particular are to be carefully cured and kept in the
curing tank of the laboratory. Access to stored samples is under
the strict direct control of the Consultant’s Material Engineer.
Details of all samples stored are to be kept in a register to be
administered by the Material Engineer.

3.6 Field Testing Laboratory

The Field Testing Laboratory, including all furniture, testing

equipment and apparatus as required by the Specifications is to be
provided and maintained by the Contractor together with the
provision of all necessary utilities (e.g. electricity, water, sewerage
and drainage). The design and layout of the laboratory is to be
approved by the Resident Engineer based on recommendations by
the Material Engineer. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to
ensure that the laboratory is proficiently guarded at all times of the
day and night (i.e. to control access and maintain security), is
cleaned daily and is properly maintained.
Testing equipment and apparatus are to be initially approved, and
subsequently periodically checked, by the Consultant to assure
proper operation, accuracy, correct calibration and complete
conformance to all Specifications requirements. Likewise, all
testing procedures detailed in the Specifications and procedures
instructed by the Material Engineer as part of his Quality Control
and Quality Assurance Plan are to be strictly adhered to by the
Contractor. The consultant is to supervise, monitor and check all
aspects of the testing procedures, including sample storage,
preparation, testing and analysis and reporting of testing results.
All relevant material testing details related to sample preparation,
testing and analysis of results are to the recorded on the relevant
standard testing form(s) given in Appendix IV.

3.7 Acceptance Testing

3.7.1 General

All materials included in the construction works for which quality

control tests are specified, and for which approval by the Engineer
has been previously given, are to be inspected and checked for
acceptability in accordance with the Specifications requirements.

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 Any of the completed construction works in which unapproved
and/or untested and/or unaccepted materials are incorporated
without approval or written permission from the consultant are
deemed performed at the Contractor’s risk and are considered as
unacceptable and unauthorized.

3.7.2 Routine Acceptance Tests

All sampling and quality control testing, as well as check tests to

verify quality of materials, are to be conducted by the Contractor at
his own expense under the direct supervision of the Consultant.
The kind(s) of test(s) and frequency of testing should conform to the
Minimum Quality Control Testing Requirements of the MOSRTH
Specifications. Sampling and Testing should be in accordance with
the relevant IS methods. Tests are to be reported on proper forms,
samples of which are shown in Appendix IV.

3.7.3 Special Tests

The Agreement with the Supervision Consultant generally provides

for the Engineer to order special tests to be conducted of materials
and /or the completed works as required, although it is noted that
“The Engineer will seek prior approval of the Employer in issuing
the order of special tests”. The works contract generally notes that
the Contractor will be responsible for the cost of special tests if the
tests show that the materials, plant or workmanship not be in
accordance with the provisions of the contract.

Special tests are generally ordered by the Engineer when there is

some concern with some aspect of the routine acceptance tests
(e.g. sampling technique, sample contamination, testing equipment
problem, operator error, etc). Based on the above, the following
procedure is to be adopted for special testing:

(a) Identify routine testing concern and request agreement from

the Material Engineer and the Resident Engineer that a
special test is required.
(b) Identify what/how/where/when the special test is to be
conducted.

(i) By the Contractor within the Field Laboratory

(ii) By the internal independent testing (i.e. by the
consultant within the field Laboratory).
(iii) By external independent testing.

(c) Obtain approval of the Employer for making the special test,
if needed by contract provision.

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 (d) Based on the results of the special test(s), identify who will
be responsible for the payment of the special test.
(e) Following implementation of any relevant actions indicated
based on the results of the special test, record the test
results, and also include the results as part of the “Quality
Control Test Statement” to be submitted with, and as part of,
the Supervision Consultant’s Monthly and Quarterly
Progress Reports.

3.7.4 Quality Control Test Statement (Monthly Progress Report )

In accordance with the Consultant’s contract agreement and

standard construction supervision practice, the list of laboratory
test results completed during the month, and the statistical
interpretations, are to be included as an integral part of each of the
supervision consultant’s Monthly Progress Report to be submitted
to the Employer. This summary of field and laboratory test results
is referred to as a Quality Control Test Statement and is to include
the following:

(a) Item description and kind of test.

(b) Numbers of tests complete, passed and failed.
(c) Analysis of test results and establishment of trends.
(d) Any appropriate remarks or comments, based on trend
detected and any corrective action needed.

3.8 Special Consideration for Bridges

As already explained in chapter one, three levels (viz., Level 1, 2 &

3) of tests have been identified. Depending on the material and
prevailing best practices the level of its testing has been decided.
While all the materials are required to be tested before being
allowed to be incorporated in the structure, further tests depend on
the importance of the material. Usually all the materials will
undergo Level 2 testing out of which some tests may be done in the
in-house/site laboratory and the remaining may be done in an
approved external laboratory if the facility is not available in the in-
house/site laboratory. For example an admixture is required to be
tested at Level 1 which represents usual testing in the
manufacturer’s laboratory. In addition it will undergo Level 2
testing and moreover some of its tests would undergo Level 3
testing due to high sensitivity of the material. On the other hand
cement can be tested in the in-house lab as well, especially, for
some of the simpler tests such as Setting Time, Mortar Cube
strength etc., whereas, chemical tests can only be done in an
external laboratory. Therefore, cement qualifies for all levels viz.,
Level 1, 2A, 2B and 3 of testing. Here again Level 3 testing is
required due to sensitivity and importance of the material.

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 In some of the specialized materials like pre-stressing hardware,
bearings and expansion joints many test facilities are not available
in external laboratories. In such cases even the Level 3 tests need
to be performed in the manufacturer’s work laboratory.

It is very important and essential to obtain a signed certificate of

conformance/non-conformance of the material to meet the targeted
requirements of the relevant codes and standards.

3.9 Guidelines for Non-Conforming Works

3.9.1 General

In broad terms, it is necessary that the materials and workmanship

conform with the contract requirements, and ideally non-
conforming work shall be rejected. Whenever the work falls short
of the requirements, the matter shall also be brought to the notice
of the Employer.

But special difficulties arise in the case of some items of work such
as concrete, where the non-conformance may only be known after
few days cube results become available, in which period work has
progressed further. In some of the situations, acceptance after
repair/review for adequacy is feasible. Therefore, separate
procedures are laid out for some of the non-conforming situations.
In case the feasible items do not meet the requirements after such
repair/review, the non-conforming item should be rejected. It is
also necessary to refer to Head Office and/or designer in certain
cases of non-conformance to seek their advice and guidance.

3.9.2 Concrete/Bituminous Works

The primary means by which Quality Assurance shall be achieved

is by the procedures described in relevant material qualification
and workmanship method statement. The non-conforming
concrete/ bituminous items shall be further reviewed as given
below:

3.9.3 Non-conformance other than Strength or Finish

In the event that any requirement other than strength and

standard of finish is not met, then the following procedure shall be
followed:

(a) The Contractor shall be notified without delay verbally, and in

writing by the following means:

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 (i) Return of the Request for Inspection Form signed “not
approved” with the reason for rejection stated.
(ii) Issue of a Site Inspection or Site Order or letter stating
the facts and confirming that the works are not approved.

(b) Approval to carry out concreting/asphalting of a similar

nature shall be withheld.
(c) The Contractor shall be asked for his proposals to rectify the
non-compliance, which may involve re-submission of
materials, new trial mixes, and revised method statements.
(d) The acceptance or rejection of any unapproved
concrete/asphalt work shall be returned to the Engineer.
(e) When satisfied with the measures taken to ensure future
compliance, the Engineer shall confirm approval to continue
concrete/bituminous items for permanent works.

3.9.4 Non-conformance with Strength Requirements

(a) The specification strength/density for concrete/bituminous

works recognizes statistical possibility of specimen failure and
thus limits of means, standard deviation, minimum values of
strength are specified. The rejection criteria are set out in the
agreement.
(b) Materials that are stored for a long time shall be retested at
regular intervals before use. Any deterioration in the quality
shall be detected and defective material rejected and removed
from site.
(c) In the event of cube/density results fall short of the provision
of the Contract then the non-compliance procedures described
below shall be followed:
(i) Approval of concreting/asphalting of similar works shall
be withheld.
(ii) All aspect of concreting/asphalting shall be reviewed.
(iii) The clause of failure shall be identified and measures
taken to remedy the problem.
(d) Various repair/rectification procedures for commonly
arising/non-conformance, are specified in contract. The
Contractor shall furnish his exact proposals for rectification
under consideration.
(e) The fact of non-conformance and the proposed rectification
procedure is conveyed to the Engineer/design organization of
owner (or design consultant) for review and opinion about:
(i) Acceptability of measure proposed by the Contractor, if
any
(ii) Further non-destructive testing, if any
(iii) Acceptability in case strength is achieved at a later age
(e.g 90 days)
(iv) Acceptability at the level of strength achieved for the
stress levels in concerned members.

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 (v) Acceptance of repair/rectifications/strengthening
measures with modifications, if required, or rejection.
(f) Rejection in case the item does not pass modified acceptance
limits after repairs.

3.9.5 Non-conformance with Finish Requirements

(a) Where the required finish is not attained then the non-
conformance procedure for repair/rectification in the
Specifications shall be followed.
(b) In addition the following procedure shall be followed.
(i) Approval of similar work shall be withheld.
(ii) All aspects of work shall be reviewed
(iii) The cause of poor finish shall be identified

(c) Revise specification/instructions to avoid further recurrence

of non-conformance.

Non-conformance in case of earthwork, base and other pavement

coarse are treated as per above guidelines as applicable.

3.9.6 Non-conformance in respect of Concrete Works in Bridges

3.9.6.1 Non-compliance other than strength or Finish

In the event that any requirement other than strength and

standard of finish is not met then the following procedure shall be
followed.
(a) The Contractor shall be notified without delay verbally and in
writing by the following means:
(i) Return of the Request for Inspection Form singed “not
approved” with the reasons for rejection stated.
(ii) Issue of a Site Instruction or Site Works Order or letter
stating the facts and confirming that the works are not
approved.
(b) Approval to carry out concreting of a similar nature shall be
withheld.
(c) The Contractor shall be asked for his proposals to rectify the
non-compliance which may involve resubmission of materials,
new trial mixes, and revised method statement.
(d) The acceptance or rejection of any unapproved concrete work
shall be referred to the Engineer.
(e) When satisfied with the measures taken to ensure future
compliance the Engineer shall confirm approval to continue
concrete for permanent works.

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3.9.6.2 Non-compliance with Strength Requirements

(a) The specifications for concrete recognizes the statistical

possibility of cube failures and thus limits of mean,
standard deviations, minimum values of strength are
specified. A single isolated unsatisfactory cube result is not
usually cause for rejection. The rejection criteria are as set
out in the Contract Agreement.
(b) In the event of cube failures outside the provision of the
Contract then the non-compliance procedures described in
the specifications shall be followed.

In addition the following procedures shall be followed:

(i) Approval of concrete of similar works shall be
withheld.
(ii) All aspects of concreting shall be reviewed.
(iii) The cause of failure shall be identified and measures
taken to remedy the problem.
(c) The repair/rectification procedures for commonly arising
defects should be covered by tender specification, from
which the Contractor shall be asked to state his exact
proposals for rectification. It shall be ensured that the
faulty work is made good following approved methods and
retested and/or inspected.
(d) The fact of non-compliance and rectification means as
proposed should be conveyed to the Engineer and for
review and opinion about:
(i) Acceptability of Contractor’s proposal
(ii) Further non-destructive testing, if any
(iii) Acceptability in case strength is achieved at a larger
age (e.g. 90 days)
(iv) Acceptability at the level of strength achieved for the
stress levels in concerned members.
(v) Rejection of concrete.

3.9.6.3 Non-compliance with Finish Requirements

In order to prevent occurrence of unacceptable standard of

finish the procedures for formwork described in the
specifications shall be followed. This will involve preparation of
scaled mock-up trials if provided for in the Contract or ordered
by the Engineer in case of specific doubts.

Where the required finish is not attained then the non-

compliance procedure described in the Specifications shall be
followed.

In addition the following procedures shall be followed:

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 (a) Approval of similar formwork shall be withheld.
(b) All aspects of formwork shall be reviewed.
(c) The cause of poor finish shall be identified.

3.9.7 Non-conformance in Works other than concrete in Bridges

3.9.7.1 Procedure

The procedure for acceptance of finish works for formwork,

reinforcement, coatings on reinforcement, materials for
concrete, pre-stressing and bridge finishing works are
straightforward and shall be as follows:

(a) Regular and special testing, logging of results and

inspections shall determine compliance or non-
compliance.
(b) Any non-compliance shall without delay be notified to the
Contractor. This shall be done both verbally and in
writing by the following means:
(i) Return of the Request for Inspection Form signed
“not approved” with the reasons for rejection stated.
(ii) Issue of a Site Inspection or Site Works Order or
letter stating the facts and confirming that the
works are not acceptable for inclusion in the
permanent works.
(c) The Contractor shall be asked to state his exact proposals
for rectification and it shall be ensured that the faulty
work is made good and retested or inspected as decided
by the Engineer.

3.9.7.2 Admixtures

In case the material tests show non-compliance prior to their

use then the complete material lot shall be removed from the
site at once and the procedure stated in 3.9.7.1 shall be
followed. But, in case results arrive after the particular
Admixture has been used in the concrete then the Contractor
shall be required to give his methodology of rectification,
strengthening and get it approved by the Engineer before
execution. Such a rectified structure shall be subject to
appropriate non-destructive testing, if felt necessary by the
Engineer. If no satisfactory method is found then the structural
members incorporating the non-complaint material shall be
dismantled at no cost to the owner/client. In the case of
proprietary materials such as Admixture, Bearings. Expansion
Joints etc. the respective manufacturer shall invariably be
consulted for analysis of the problems and possible rectification
measures.

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3.9.7.3 Cement and other Materials

The procedure indicated in 3.9.7.1 shall be adopted.

3.9.7.4 Load Test on the Bridge

In case load test of the bridge is carried out either as per the
original tender requirement or due to rectifications and the
same fails to pass then the following procedure shall be
followed.

(a) Contractor to propose elaborate scheme of strengthening

the bridge components not passing the test criteria.
(b) If satisfactory strengthening is not possible but it is found
that the bridge can be allowed with lesser load rating which
may be acceptable to the owner, the same shall be done
with prior written approval of the Owner/Engineer and a
suitable penalty may be charged from the Contractor.
(c) In case none of the above two conditions are applicable
then the non-conforming bridge components shall be
demolished and removed from the site at no extra cost to
the owner.

3.9.7.5 Pile Foundation

The procedure to deal with non-compliance of the construction

materials of piles shall be as detailed in the above clauses.
However, construction tolerances, which will be as defined in
Clause 116 of MOSRTH Specifications for Road and Bridge
Works unless specified otherwise in the tender document. In
case the particular limits of tolerances are exceeded, the
Contractor shall be required to remove/abandon such
piles/foundations at no extra cost to the owner. In case, for any
unavoidable reasons, it is decided to retain the non-complying
piles/foundations, a check of structural safety shall be made by
the Contractor. If all the bridge components are still found to be
safe, the same may be retained after payment of suitable
penalty by the Contractor to the owner.

3.9.7.6 Well Foundations

The procedure to deal with the non-complaint materials shall be

the same as in the case of pile foundations described above. Tilt
and shift of well is a very common problem with Well
foundations. In the case tilt and/or shift of well exceeds the
limits specified in clause 1207.8 of MOSRTH Specifications for
Road and Bridge Works unless specified otherwise in the tender
document, the Contractor shall be required to remove/abandon

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 such well/foundations at no extra cost to the owner. In case,
for any unavoidable reasons, it is decided to retain non-
complying well/foundation, a check of structural safety shall be
made by the Contractor. If all the bridge components are still
found to be safe, the same may be retained after payment of
penalty as per clause 1212 of MOSRTH Specifications for Road
and Bridge Works unless specified otherwise in the tender
documents by the Contractor to the owner. Any additional
costs incurred on this account shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.9.7.7 Records

It is mandatory that all instances of works outside the

Specifications are recorded in writing to the Contractor. This
ensures that:

(a) The Contractor is irrefutably informed.

(b) A record of non-compliance is built up to give a general
guide to the Contractor’s performance.

The Quality Assurance Manager shall summarise the following

information for each category of work:

(a) The total number of inspections and tests.

(b) The number of “first time” approval i.e. the number of
times the material or workmanship is approved on the first
test or inspection.
(c) The number of second, third, fourth etc. inspections or
tests of the same work required before final approval.
(d) The percentage of first time approvals, second third etc.
over suitable time intervals.

From the above information, the Engineer shall review the

Contactor’s superintendence and take action where necessary to
improve matters. From increase or decrease in the number of
first time approvals, the improvement or deterioration in
Contract’s performance can be monitored. The record of
repair/rectification, retesting, inspection & acceptance shall be
kept as part of “as built” documentation including record of all
references to designers for opinion/rectification and approvals
given by them. Record of compliance to the modifications in
procedures, testing etc. if any, shall be properly maintained.

3.10 Documentation

3.10.1 General

Upon completion of each Contract Section, and the completion

of the Project, there are several documents to be prepared and

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 submitted to the Employer. The following should be checked
with the Employer as the project nears completion.
(a) The As-built drawings/plans
(b) The Final Take-off quantities and amounts
(c) Contract Documentation
(d) Final Completion report

Although those final documentation are to be submitted at the

end of Contract “Section” period, they have to be prepared as
work progresses, and finalized when works are nearing
completion.

3.10.2 As-built Drawings

The conditions of Contract provide all information as to the

required content of “As-built Drawings”, and responsibilities for
their completion. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare
the As-built Drawings. The Resident Engineer must supervise,
monitor, and check the preparation of the As-built Drawings.
The preparation of these drawings must be performed during
the course of the works and must not be left until “substantial
completion” to commence. As the works are completed they are
to be surveyed and the drawings prepared.

3.10.3 Final Take-off of Quantities and Amounts

As the works progress, interim measurements of the approved

works are taken for monthly certification. In parallel, as the
works are completed a final accurate measurement of the works
must be performed. This survey information is used in the
preparation of the Record (As-built) Drawings.

It is important to note that the final quantification for payment

is not a mere take-off of the as-built quantities, but rather the
quantification of the specified works as described in the design
drawings (As-staked with any approved modifications) and in
the Specifications. For example, the thickness of pavement
concrete specified may be 230 mm+/-5mm. If the Contractor
places from 225 mm to 235 mm, he is entitled to be paid for
230mm; if he places below 225 mm his claim may be rejected or
the payment adjusted. If above 235 mm he will only receive
payments for that specified (i.e. 230 mm). However, it is to be
noted that the As-built Drawings must show the actual
thickness placed.

3.11 Forms for Testing

Appendix II gives the Quality Control Tests and Acceptance
Criteria.
Appendix IV gives recommended forms for testing.

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QUALITY AUDIT

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 CHAPTER 4

QUALITY AUDIT

4.1 Introduction

Quality Audits (QA) are required for detecting whether the

procedures adopted ensuring the quality of works are at variance
with those required by the contract and/or as set out in the
contract administration procedure and/or the Quality Assurance
Plan.

There are basically two levels of Quality Audit, viz.,

(a) internal
(b) external

These are discussed separately here.

4.2 Internal Quality Audit

The internal quality audit is the audit performed by agencies such

as Design Consultants, Supervision Consultants and the
Contractors. The plans for Quality Audit by these individual
agencies are to be implemented by the respective agencies.

4.2.1 Auditing Procedures

(a) The Quality Audit Plan for the Project will specify the scope,
type and frequency of Quality Audits to be undertaken. Audits
may be of the following types:
(i) Procedures Audit
(ii) Systems Audit, or
(iii) Product Audit
An auditor will be nominated by the agency for this purpose.

(b) The nominated auditor will give at least 7 days notice in

writing to the representative of the intended audit and will
specify which aspects of the works are to be audited.
(c) Prior to the audit being undertaken, the auditor will prepare
checklists of specific details of procedures to be audited.
(d) At the start of the audit, the auditor will hold an audit opening
meeting to explain the purpose and procedure to be adopted
for the audit with the agency’s representative and any other
persons involved in the audit. Attendees at the meeting will
complete an attendance sheet.

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 (e) The Auditor will undertake the audit using the prepared
checklists. Any non-conformance identified is to be recorded
on the Notification and Corrective Action Request Form. A
separate form will be completed for each non-conformance.
(f) At the completion of the audit, the auditor will hold a closing
meeting with the agency’s representative and others to explain
the results of the audit and to handover any Non-conformance
Notification and Corrective Action Requests. The agency’s
representative will sign the request signifying that he
understands the nature of the non-conformance.
(g) The auditor will forward an audit report to the agency’s
representative within 14 days giving a full account of the audit
undertaken. Originals of Non-conformance Notifications and
Corrective Action Requests will be attached to the report for
action by the agency’s representative.
(h) The agency’s representative will propose an action to correct
the non-conformance and the auditor must concur with the
proposed action for it to be considered acceptable. The
agency’s representative will also undertake action to prevent a
recurrence of any non-conformance.
(i) The auditor will follow up on any proposed action as a result of
the audit and will so record in the form when satisfied that
action has been undertaken in a satisfactory manner.

4.2.2 Auditing Responsibilities

The agency responsible for Quality Assurance will:

(a) Prepare a quality audit plan for the project, and
(b) Maintain records of quality audits undertaken

The Auditors will:

(a) Give notice of intended audits;
(b) Prepare checklists for use during an audit;
(c) Undertake the audit and complete any Non-conformance
Notifications and Corrective Action Requests necessary
(d) Concur with proposed satisfactory dispositions and follow up
on any dispositions or corrective actions to be undertaken;
and
(e) Complete an audit report for each audit

The agency’s representative will:

(a) Propose dispositions for non-conformance and propose
corrective actions, and
(b) Undertake action to prevent a recurrence of any non-
conformance or to correct any non-conformance.

4.2.3 Auditing Documentation and records

(a) Quality Audit Checklists

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 (b) Non-conformance Notification and Corrective Action Request
Forms
(c) Audit Reports

A copy of the Audit Report shall be sent to the NHAI for their
information.

4.3 External Quality Audit

4.3.1 External Auditors

NHAI may appoint independent agencies (consultants) to carry out

external audit of its projects. This external audit system is to serve
as a management tool to ensure proper implementation of the
project specific Quality Management System (QMS) by examining
various components of the same such as Quality Supervision
Manual (QSM) of Supervision Consultant/ Project Management
Consultant, Quality Management Plan (QMP) of Contractor, and
other documents which are part of the projects QMS. The external
audit should also cover the project specific data, records, analysis of
data, etc., which arise in the process of implementation of QMS for
execution of the project.

The external audit is proposed to be carried out by NHAI by

appointing ‘External Auditors’, who are qualified specifically for the
audit functions. These can be organizations/association of experts,
or individuals depending upon the scope of audit.

NHAI will decide from project to project the coverage of audit and
define the number of partial audits in Terms of Reference (TOR)
given to the bidders in the procurement documents for appointment
of external auditors.

4.3.2 Working of External Auditors

The External Auditor has to function as a part of overall system

interacting with different organizations at different points of time,
such as:

(a) Appointment
(b) Preparatory work
(c) Mobilization for audit
(d) Corrective follow-up-action
(e) Second cycle of audit repeating the process from ‘appointment’
onwards if the auditor is to be changed, otherwise starting from
the stage of ‘conducting audit’ and ending up by reporting
auditor’s observations.

The organizations involved are:

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 (a) NHAI and its officers at various levels from Top Management,
Head Office, Engineering Offices and Site Office.
(b) Supervision Consultant (SC)/ Project Management Consultants
(PMC) consisting of his Head Office and Project Office.
(c) Main Contractor and his sub-contractors together with other
associated agencies such as manufacturers and suppliers of
materials etc.

All “Quality Management Systems” of the agencies connected with

the execution in field including his own Quality Supervision Manual
(QSM) will be co-related, cross-referenced and made into a
consistent set in an overall “umbrella” document for the project. The
External Auditor is appointed to audit the actual implementation
and functioning of QMS and assess the efficiency of the Quality
System. The Auditor will submit his findings and recommendations
to the CGM/Member (Tech) and the ‘Quality Cell’ in his office. The
scope of audit and its reporting will be as per the “Terms of
Reference (TOR)” of auditor’s appointment.

In order to ensure that the persons conducting audit are properly

briefed and are trained for the job, a short orientation-cum-training
programme will be conducted before start of actual audit.

4.3.3 Aspects to be covered by External Audit

In principle, the external audit should cover all aspects of the

‘Quality Management System’ set-up for the project and all
organizations which have influence on the outcome of the project.
However, such comprehensive audits may or may not be called for
depending on the aims set up by owner’s organization (NHAI). It is a
normal practice to conduct partial audits covering specific functions
or items only by mobilizing qualified auditors specializing in aspects
to be covered. This process also permits inspection of various
aspects on a selective basis where need for verification of only some
of the aspects is more urgent. This, for example is a case of:

(a) Serious level of non-compliance observed in the previous audits.

(b) Different aspects of working assume comparatively greater or
lesser importance as project progresses from mobilization to
completion. Thus initially the audit of organizational set up and
plant and equipment may be of primary interest. Set up and
functioning of field/laboratory testing will be important at later
stages.

The following list of partial audits is covered in detail in this section.

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4.3.4 Partial Audit – Organizational set-up and experience level

(A) Scope

To verify actually deployed organizational set-up of all concerned

parties.

(a) NHAI
(b) Design Consultants
(c) Proof Consultant, Peer Review Consultant
(d) SC/ PMC
(e) Contractors

(B) Base Documents

In order of priority (subject to existence and availability)

(a) QA Manuals of Project (Umbrella document called PMC’s

Supervision Manual) and other manuals of SC/ PMC,
Contractor and associated other parties.
(b) Contractor’s QA documents specified in Contract (Quality
Management Plan).
(c) Parent Organization’s Overall Set-up and Practices in absence
of project specific manual (Quality Assurance Manual).

(C) Method of Verification

Step 1: Get statement/documentation from SC/ PMC including

C.V. data of deployed personnel.
Step 2: Meet personnel at site and verify the above.
Step 3: Interview persons whose qualification/experience appears
to be weak and ascertain their ability to fulfill the
assigned task, as well as back-up guidance available to
them.

(D) General Contents of Report (To be given to both SC/ PMC &
NHAI)

(a) Observations of compliance w.r.t. stated intentions/

requirements in agreement.
(b) Assessment made by auditor based on Steps 2 to 3 above
(method of verification).
(c) Specific corrective actions.
(d) Recommendations (not binding portion) for training/senior
level support.
(e) It is NOT in auditor’s purview to ask for replacement but he
should bring out the weaknesses and strengths.

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4.3.5 Partial Audit – Plant and equipment

(A) Scope

Verify actually deployed plant and equipment in-working condition

against

(a) As declared in Contract Agreement

(b) As needed in judgment of SC/ PMC & Contractor due to actual
state of work at time of audit.

(B) Base Document

Submission of requirement from SC/ PMC based on:

(a) Contract Document

(b) Assessment arising from Detailed Construction Programme
(e.g. Clause 14 Programme of FIDIC document).
(c) Presently (i.e. at the time of audit) needed plant/equipment as
recorded/ instructed in the minutes of Progress Review
Meetings or other correspondence
(d) Calibration of plant/equipment and servicing records
(e) Availability/deployment records

(C) Method of Assessment

(a) Documented list (with rated capacities of plant)

(b) Physical verification of available numbers in working order
(c) Output recorded at site vis-à-vis stated ratings
(d) Interview of SC/ PMC’s managerial and working level staff as
well as lab in-charge
(e) Contractor’s plant operators working level staff for
gathering/verifying information/data

(D) Report

(a) Status Report

(b) Comments on productivity and overall effect on progress (w.r.t.
Clause 14 Programme) or other agreed programme (weekly/
monthly planning).
(c) Comments/report on (e) and (f) listed under base document
above.
(d) Adequacy of capacity of stand-by equipment/plant

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4.3.6 Partial Audit: Testing & Quality Control (Covering Field &
Laboratory)

(A) Scope

To verify if testing and Q.C. requirements, as specified in contract

and Quality Manuals are being carried out, documented and used to
control the quality of finished product. Audit is to cover the
management and methodology of the operations based on records,
interviews etc. and not audit the quality of end product itself.

(B) Base Document

(a) Q.A. Manual (especially the planning proformae)

(b) Technical Specifications
(c) Calibration and certification data of test equipments
(d) Documentation
(e) Record of test results and analysis, corrective actions and
result of actions.

(C) Method of Verification

(a) Records of testing and control charts etc.

(b) Interview staff in-charge of field testing
(c) Interview laboratory staff
(d) Interview R.E. and field staff of SC/ PMC and Contractor using
the results for controlling quality works.
(e) Sample field inspection (and testing in case of doubt)

(D) Report

(a) Observations/Compliance of earlier auditor’s report

(b) Comments on documentation
(c) Assessment of adequacy of testing facilities and level of
competence of staff
(d) Report on use of Q.C. system by field staff to achieve quality
(e) Analysis of trends based on recorded results
(f) ‘Quality Index’ for various operations to be worked out and
reported (As per IRC Guidelines on Quality Systems for Roads
and Bridges).
(g) Non-compliance report

4.3.7 Partial Audit: Methodology, Workmanship (Technical

Requirements of Specification)

(A) Scope

To verify that:

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 (a) Method Statements and other documents as required by
Quality Supervision Manual (QSM) by SC/ PMC are prepared
and approved.
(b) Workmanship aspects of specifications are adequately covered
(c) Flow chart of activities and involvement of various personnel of
contractor, SC/ PMC, Field/Lab testing staff in carrying out
any item of work is prepared and understood by all involved.
(d) Non-conformance is being corrected and corrective actions
taken
(e) Training of staff is adequate

(B) Base Documents

(a) Contract Agreement

(b) Quality Supervision Manual of SC/ PMC
(c) Contractor’s Quality Manual Plan
(d) Organisation’s overall QMS if it exists (such as ISO:9000
Certification)

(C) Method of Verification

(a) Study of documents

(b) Interview
(c) Inspect record of training and question staff
(d) Overall field inspection of ongoing operations and completed
work

(D) Contents of Reports

(a) Adequacy of document

(b) Quality of Method Statements
(c) Level of understanding by working staff
(d) Site Observations
(e) Suggestions for improvement

(Notes: To assess existing level and improvement achieved from last

audit a suitable marking/rating system to be developed).

4.3.8 Partial Audit : Safety Aspects

(A) Scope

To verify compliance with requirements of Agreement regarding

(a) Set-up for taking care of accidents during/after working hours

including immediately fist-aid, availability of doctor,
hospitalization etc.
(b) Preventive safety measure during work including personal
safety of workers and third party.

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 (c) All insurances kept fully paid up and operative.
(d) Safe working methods (e.g. blasting operations, safety
barricades, warning signs at diversions, helmets, safety belts
etc.).

(B) Base Documents

(a) Contract Agreement

(b) SC/ PMC’s Report
(c) Methodology statements

(C) Method of Verification

(a) SC/ PMC’s Report

(b) Previous Auditors’ Report
(c) Physical verification of documents
(d) Observations in field
(e) Interview with staff/workers

(D) Reporting

(a) Report adherence/non-compliance

(b) Specifically bring to attention of SC/ PMC/ NHAI (PD)
immediately (advance reporting)

4.3.9 Partial Audit: (Optional – Disputes and Dispute Resolution,

Legal, Financial etc.)

The financial aspects will particularly cover critical examination of

variation orders, excesses (actual and anticipated) etc. The disputes
review will cover grievances and difference cropping up and
correspondence in that regard and suggestions to resolve/avoid such
disputes/claims. The audit of these aspects will be optional; to be
carried out if required specifically by NHAI, at mutually agreed fees.

4.3.10 Monitoring of Quality Audit Reports (QAR)

The Quality Auditor shall send QAR to the QMS cell in the H.O. of
NHAI with a copy to CGM concerned and PD concerned. The PD
shall report compliance, after due consultation with the SC/ PMC, to
the CGM, who will pursue all pending points till their final
compliance and initiate contractual and other actions necessary on
the QAR. In case the CGM disagrees with the findings or
recommendation in the QAR, he may send his observations to the
Member (Technical) concerned for over-ruling of such findings or
recommendations in the QAR. After final order of the Member
(Technical) in this regard, a report shall be sent to the Chairman,
NHAI.

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The QMS Cell in H.O. shall pursue and keep track of all points of
QAR till their final compliance or over-ruling as above. The QMS
Cell in H.O. shall also periodically review QARs to examine whether
any corrective actions are necessary to avoid recurrence on other
works in future and make suitable proposals to the Chairman, NHAI.

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 Appendix I

Duties and Responsibilities of

Senior Professional Staff for
Quality Assurance

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 Appendix I

Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Professional

Staff for Quality Assurance
Position Abbreviation

KEY STAFF
Project Leader PL
Team Leader TL
Senior Contract Specialist CS
Senior Pavement Expert PAV
Resident Engineer RE
Material Engineer ME
Highway Engineer HE
Bridge Engineer BE

SUB-PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Highway Cum CADD Expert CE
Quantity Surveyor QS
Survey Engineer SE
Environmental Officer EO

FIELD STAFF
Field Engineer (Highway) AHE
Field Engineer (Bridge) ABE
Field Engineer (Quality) AME
Site Supervisor (Roads) SR
Site Supervisor (Bridge) SB
Site Supervisor SQ
Lab Technician LT
Surveyor S

SUPPORT STAFF
Cad Operator CAD O

The duties and responsibilities of the professional staff given here are
illustrative in nature, and may vary from job to job.

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 Team Leader

Responsible to: NHAI (the Employer)

Sl. No. Tasks In association with

1 To oversee the implementation of the RE+CE

quality policy
2 To co-ordinate preparation of the RE+ME+CE+HE+QS
monthly and quarterly reports on
Quality System.

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 Senior Contracts Specialist

Responsible to: Team Leader

Sl. No. Tasks In association with

1 Prepare input reports/schedules to TL+RE

relevant provisions of the contract
documents, including variation orders,
quality Assurance Plan etc.
2 Review Contract documents and advice TL+Employer
on steps to be taken to resolve any
identified problems, inconsistencies,
anomalies etc.

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 Senior Pavement-cum-Material Engineer

Responsible to: Team Leader

Sl. No. Tasks In association

with
1 Guiding and supervising the Resident TL+RE
Engineer and Highway Engineer in
prescribing appropriate construction
methodologies
2 Ensure control testing and specifications, TL+RE+ME
etc. are appropriate; and are included as
part of the Quality Assurance Plan to
ensure a high quality pavement is
constructed.
3 Identify existing and where possible, likely TL+RE+Employer
future problems/issues that may effect
the quality of progress of the pavement
works.
4 Provide expertise required to help resolve TL+RE+ME
problems related to pavement or quality or
construction progress.
5 Identify and resolve and material related RE+ME
problems associated with quarry
approvals, material testing, approval of
materials and mix designs, laying
procedures, slump control specifications
etc.
6 Provide input to, and give final approval TL+RE+ME
of, all aspects of the Quality Assurance
Plan related to the specification, testing,
approval and use of materials and mix
designs in pavement construction.
7 Check and assist, as required, with the
design equipping and organization of the
contractor’s site laboratories.

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 Resident Engineer

Responsible to: Team Leader

Sl. No. Tasks In association

with
1 To prepare monthly progress report for TL+QS+CE+HE+
submission to the Employer ME
2 To ensure that the construction of the works HE+ME
are supervised in accordance with established
procedures.
3 To ensure compliances with quality system ME+HE+BE
requirements.
4 To prepare reports on technical matters for the ME
Team Leader as required.
5 To advise the Team Leader on technical ME+HE
matters
6 To supervise the construction of the “works”, TL
as Team Leader’s representative, within the
powers delegated by the Team Leader and in
accordance with any policies and procedures
established by the Employer.
7 To establish and maintain a quality plan for HE+ME+BE
the site activities under his control and to
ensure compliance of all activities.
8 To ensure compliance with all requirements of ME+EO+HE
the safety, health and environment
management system.
9 To discuss design problems with Team Leader HE+BE+CE
10 To organize with the Bridge and Highway BE+HE+CE
Engineer and implement procedures for design
and drawing changes and for the checking of
temporary works proposals.
11 To establish and maintain documented quality TL
management system.
12 To carry out quality audits and to advise the HE+ME
Team Leader of the level of compliances.
13 To review the effectiveness of the quality ME+HE+BE
management system and to advice the Team
Leader
14 To Advise the Team leader on matters related ME+HE
to quality assurance
15 To advise the Team Leader of comment on ME
contractor’s quality assurance proposals
16 To carry out audits and report as required on ME+HE
the Contractor’s quality assurance
arrangements.

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 Material Engineer

Responsible to: Team Leader & Resident Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In association

with
1 To establish and maintain site laboratory and AME+LT
testing procedures
2 To establish material control testing AME+LT
requirements to be followed by the
Contractors
3 To establish and maintain a computerized AME+CO
database for the compilation of materials
testing results produced by the Contractors.
4 To inspect/review the Contractor’s material AME+LT
criteria and sources.
5 To check and approve the suitability of AME+LT
proprietary materials for incorporation into
the works.
6 To review the Contractor’s materials testing AME+LT
methods and operations.
7 To provide materials advise to the site AME
supervisory teams and operations.
8 To prepare monthly Project Quality Control AME+CO
reports for the Resident Engineer.
9 To undertake materials check testing as AME+LT
requested by the Resident Engineer.
10 To ensure compliance with quality system RE
requirements.
11 To manage laboratory teams and operations. AME+LT

12 To provide expert technical advice to the -

Resident Engineer on the requirements of
materials testing.
13 To comment on and assist with the approval AME+SPECIALI
of Contractor’s proposals relating to concrete ST
mixes, asphalt mixes, the use of special
materials etc.
14 To establish and maintain a healthy and AME
safety plan.

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 Highway Engineer

Responsible to: Resident Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In association

with
1 To organise and supervise the inspection of RE+AHE+SE
the execution of construction work to ensure
compliance with the drawings, specifications,
safety and environmental provisions.
2 To ensure the maintenance of daily records AHE
of all activities carried out on the Contract
and of the site diaries in respect of the
Contract structures.
3 To ensure that measurement checks and AHE+SE+LT
testing to ensure the accuracy of the works
are carried out
4 To ensure that the construction drawings are RE+ME
reviewed in advance of construction.
5 To check the Contractor’s method statements AHE+SE
6 To check the Contractor’s as-built drawings RE+BE+CE
7 To ensure that the contractor is informed of RE+AHE
any deficiency in the standard of
workmanship
8 To direct team in the establishment of survey AHE+SE
control points
9 To co-ordinate and collate the information AHE+CO
provided by the daily records and site diaries
of the works supervisors and prepare input
to the Weekly Reports on all activities carried
out in the section of works under his control
10 To supervise and instruct the work AHE+SE
supervisors with respect to inspection of the
works and carrying out measurement checks
and testing to ensure the accuracy of the
works
11 To provide advice and information to the RE+QS
Resident Engineer and Quantity Surveyor in
matters relating to measurements, valuation
and certification, in researching the
Contractor’s claims and the preparation of
Various Orders.
12 To be responsible for the management of HE+BE+CAD O
drawings and documentation +CO+OM
13 To prepare drawings. HE+BE+CAD O
+CO+CE

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 Bridge Engineer

Responsible to: Resident Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In association

with
1 To check temporary works design RE+ABE
proposals and shop drawings

2 To ensure periodic visits on site TL+RE

3 To organize effective supervision, and to RE+ME+ABE+SE

ensure construction implementation as
per design

4 To inspect works with respect to method RE+ME+ABE

of pouring concrete, workmanship,
capability of equipment to be used in
substructure and superstructure.

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 Quantity Surveyor

Responsible to: Resident Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In association

with
1 To ensure that the completed work RE+HE+ME+QAS
complies with the quality plan

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 Survey Engineer

Responsible to: Resident Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In association

with
1 To check and agree with the Contactor (as RE+HE+S
well as with the Authorities concerned) on
the Vertical and horizontal co-ordinates of
the principal survey control points in the
region of the project.
2 To check and report on the Contractor’s RE+HE+S
main survey control points, in order that
“approval to proceed” with setting out the
works can be issued.
3 To check the contractor’s setting out of the RE+HE+S
works in order that “approval to proceed”
with construction can be issued.
4 To agree with the Contractor on existing RE+HE+S
ground levels, existing features and
obstructions prior to the commencement of
the works and to assist the Highway
Engineer with the processing of data
obtained from such surveys.
5 To assist Resident Engineer’s staff in RE+HE+AHE
checking local setting out
6 To check main control set out by the RE+HE+S
Contractor, and agree any required
deviation in levels or co-ordinates.

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 Environmental Officer

Responsible to: Resident Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 To assess and monitor environmental TL+RE
management plan based on Contract
document.
2 To ensure that the Contractor fulfills all his HE+AHE
obligations with respect to the environment
during construction.
3 To tackle day-to-day problems on this TL+HE+AHE
account and suggest corrective measures
as and when required.
4 Interact with different agencies like NGOs, TL
World Bank, MOEF and State Regulatory
Authorities.
5 To prepare status report on implementation HE+AHE
of environment management plan.

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 Field Engineer (Highway)

Responsible to: Highway Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 To review construction drawings in advance of HE+SE
the works
2 To ensure that the Contractor is informed of any HE
deficiency in his execution of the construction
work.
3 To ensure the safety of the public by regularly ME+HE
checking and monitoring the Contractor’s traffic
management arrangements and to promote safe
working conditions for all staff and operatives
engaged on the contract.
4 To assist the Highway Engineer in his duties __

5 To watch over the execution of construction HE+SE+SR

work to ensure compliance with the drawings,
specifications, safety and environmental
provisions.
6 To inform the Contractor in respect of any HE+SR
deficiency in the execution of the construction
work
7 To carry out measurement checks and testing RE+HE+SR
as instructed by the Resident Engineer as
appropriate to ensure the accuracy of the works.
8 To maintain daily records of all activities being HE+SR
carried out in the section of works under his
control.
9 To maintain daily records of weather conditions HE+SR
and of plant and labour returns.
10 To assist the Quantity Surveyor in the HE+SE+SR
measurement and recording of the works
11 To check, when appropriate the setting out of HE+SE+SR
the works.

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 Field Engineer (Bridge)

Responsible to: Bridge Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 To check bridge design details on site RE+BE

2 To check temporary works design proposals RE

3 To prepare reports for the Bridge and RE+BE

Materials Engineers
4 To check steel reinforcement schedule BE+SB

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 Field Engineer (Quality)

Responsible to: Material Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 To assist the Material Engineer in his tasks LT
and duties
2 To manage the day-to-day running of the LT
laboratory
3 To instruct materials technicians and ME+LT
assistants on procedures and to as a
materials technician.
4 To supervise on a day-to-day basis the ME+LT
Contractor’s concrete and/or asphalt plants,
including sampling, testing and approval of
contractor’s materials.
5 To maintain all necessary records relating to CO+LT
the operation of these plants, the raw
materials and the finished products.

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 Site Supervisor (Roads)

Responsible to: Field Engineer (Highways)

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 To review construction drawings in advance of HE+AHE
the works
2 To ensure that the Highway Engineer is AHE
informed of any deficiency in the Contractor’s
execution of the construction work
3 To assist in the safety of the public by regularly ME+HE+AHE
checking and monitoring the Contractor’s traffic
management arrangements and to promote safe
working conditions for all staff and operatives
engaged on the Contract.
4 To assist the Highway Engineer in his duties _

5 To watch over the execution of construction HE+SE+AHE

work to ensure compliance with the drawings,
specifications, safety and environmental
provisions.
6 To inform the Contractor and Highway Engineer HE+AHE
in respect of the deficiency in the execution of
the construction work
7 To carry out measurement checks and testing HE+AHE
as instructed by the Highway Engineer as
appropriate to ensure the accuracy of the works
8 To maintain daily records of all activities being HE+AHE
carried out in the section of works under his
control.
9 To assist the Quantity Surveyor in the HE+SE+AHE
measurement and recording of the works.
10 To check, when appropriate the setting out of HE+SE+AHE
the works.

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 Site Supervisor (Bridge)

Responsible to: Field Engineer (Bridge)

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 To provide check bridge design details on site. BE+ABE

2 To check all for work and shuttering ABE

3 To check temporary works design proposals BE+ABE

4 To review costing for bridge work items QS+ABE

5 To prepare reports for the Bridge Engineer ABE

6 To check steel reinforcement placements BE+ABE

7 To check all dimensions of completed work to ABE

ensure conformance with the designs

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 Lab Technician

Responsible to: Assistant Material Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 To perform day-to-day testing of materials in the ME+AME
laboratory at on site, including concrete, asphalt
mixes and inbound materials under the
direction of the Assistant Material Engineer
2 To ensure that correct testing procedures are AME
adopted.
3 To prepare laboratory and site testing records. AME+AHE+CO

4 To provide Assistant Material Engineer, the date CO

necessary to maintain the site records.

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 Surveyor

Responsible to: Survey Engineer

Sl. Tasks In Association

No. with
1 To check and agree with the Survey Engineer (as SE+HE
well as with the Authorities concerned) on the
vertical and horizontal co-ordinates of the principal
survey control points in the region of the project.
2 To complete surveys necessary to check and report SE+HE
on the Contractor’s main survey control points, in
order that “approval to proceed” with setting out
the works can be issued.
3 To check the Contractor’s setting out of the works SE+HE
in order that “approval to proceed” with
construction can be issued.
4 To check with the Contractor surveys of existing RE+HE+SE
ground levels, existing features and obstructions
prior to the commencement of the works and to
assist the Survey Engineer with the processing of
data obtained from such surveys.
5 To assist the Survey Engineer by the provision of HE+QS+SE
measurements and levels at interim and final
stages of construction in order that interim and
final measurement of the works can be evaluated.
6 To assist the Survey Engineer, as required, on HE+SE
requirements for setting out of the works and
inform of any matters that need to be instructed to
the Contractor.
7 To assist the Survey Engineer staff in checking HE+SE
local setting out.

8 To check main control, set out by the Contractor HE+SE

including any required deviations in levels or co-
ordinates.
9 To reports and documents for the surveyor. SE

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 CAD OPERATOR

Responsible to: Team Leader, Resident Engineer & Highway Engineer

Sl. No. Tasks In Association

with
1 Preparation of drawings and detail drawings RE+HE+CE
for the Project.
2 Preparation of working drawings HE+AHE+CE

3 Preparation of as built drawings HE+AHE+CE

4 Maintaining all the records of drawing related AHE+CO

jobs (i.e. duplicating modification, if any).
5 Revision of drawings under direction of Team PL+CE
Leader, Highway Engineer and Resident
Engineer.

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 APPENDIX II

QUALITY CONTROL TESTS AND

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

PART A
(ROAD WORKS)

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 Appendix II
Quality Control Tests and Acceptance Criteria
Part A (Road Works)

Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria

No.
(A) Earthwork

1 Grain size analysis IS : 2720 – Part 4 2 tests per 3000 cum

2 Liquid Limit Index and IS : 2720 – Part 5 2 tests per 3000 cum
Plasticity Index

3 Free Swelling index IS: 2720 - Part 40

4 Laboratory Compaction IS : 2720 –Part 7 & 2 test per 3000 cu m

8

5 Deleterious Content
• Organic matter IS : 2720 – Part 22 As and when required
by Engineer
• Soluble matter IS : 2720 – Part 27 As and when required
by Engineer

6 CBR of borrow area IS: 2720 – Part 16

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 Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.

7 Field Density IS: 2720 – Part 28 (a) One per 1000 sqm Mean Density to be not less
of compacted area than the specified value plus
of embankment 1.65
(b) One per 500 sqm 1.65 - ___________________
of compacted area (No of samples)0.5
of shoulders and
sub-grade times standards deviation
(B) Granular Sub-Bases and Bases

8 Gradation IS: 2720 – Part 4 One per 200 cum Accept if specimen falls within
and IS: 2786 – specified limits
Part 1
9 Atterberg Limits IS: 2720 – Part 5 One per 200 cum Accept if results are within
specified limits

10 Moisture content/dry IS: 2720 – Part 7 & One per 250 cum
density relationship 8

11 Density of compacted IS: 2720 – Part 28 One per 500 sqm Mean Value to be not less
layer than the specified value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation
12 Deleterious Constituents IS: 2720 – Part 22 As required by the Accept if the values are within
compacted layer & 27 Engineer specified limits

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 Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
13 CBR IS: 2720 – Part 16 As required by the Mean Value to be not less
Engineer than the specified value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation
14 Water absorption IS: 2386 – Initially one set of 3 Accepts if the values are
Part 3 representative within specified limits
specimens for each
source of supply
(C) Lime/Cement Stablised Soil Sub-Base

15 Quality of lime IS: 1514 One test for each

consignment subject
to a minimum of one
test per 5 tonnes

16 Quality of cement IS: 269, IS: 455 or One test for each
IS:1489 consignment subject
to a minimum of one
test per 5 tonnes

17 Lime/Cement content Regularly, through

procedural checks

18 Degree of pulverisation IS: 2720 – Part 4 Periodically, as

considered necessary

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 Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
19 CBR or Unconfined CBR: IS: 2720 - As required by the Mean Value to be not less
Compressive Strength on Part 16 Engineer than the specified value plus
a set of 3 specimens UCS: IS:2720 - 1.65
Part 10 1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.
20 Moisture content prior to One test per 250 sqm
compaction

21 Density of compacted IS: 2720 – Part 28 One test per 500 sqm Mean Density to be not less
layer than the specified value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.
22 Deleterious constituents IS: 2720 – Parts 22 As and when required Accept if the values are within
& 27 by the Engineer specified limits
(D) Wet Mix Macadam

23 Aggregate impact value IS: 2386 - Part 4 or One test per 200 cum Accept if the values are below
IS: 5640 of aggregates acceptable value

24 Grading IS: 2386 - Part 1 One test per 100 cum Accept if the values are within
of aggregates acceptable value

25 Flakiness and Elongation IS: 2386 - Part 1 One test per 200 cum Accept if the values are below
Index of aggregates acceptable value

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 Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
26 Atterberg limits of IS: 2720 - Part5 One test per 100 cum Accept if the values are below
portion of aggregate of aggregates acceptable value
passing 425 micron

27 Density of compacted IS: 2720 - Part 28 One test per 500 sqm Mean Density to be not less
area than the specified value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.

(E) Bituminous Construction

28 Quality of binder IS: 8887 for No. of samples per lot Accept if the material
Emulsion IS: 217 as per IS properties are within the
for Cutback IS: 73 values specified
for Paving Bitumen

29 Aggregate Impact Values IS: 2386 - Part 3 One test per 50 cum Accept if test results is less
of Aggregates of aggregates than the specified value

30 Los Angeles Abrasion IS: 2386 - Part 3 One test per 50 cum Accept if test results is less
value of Aggregates of aggregates than the specified value

31 Flakiness and Elongation IS: 2386 - Part 1 One test per 50 cum Accept if test results is less
index of Aggregates of aggregates than the specified value

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
32 Stripping value of IS: 6241 One set of 3 Accept if test results conforms
Aggregates specimens for each to standards laid down
source of supply

33 Water Absorption of IS: 2386 - Part 3 One set of 3 Accept if test results is less
Aggregates specimens for each than the specified value
source of supply

34 Grading of Aggregates IS:2386 - Part 1 One test per 25 cum Accept if gradation is within
of aggregates the specified limits

35 Polished Stone value of BS: 812 - Part 114 As required Accept if value is above the
Aggregates minimum specified

36 Percentage of fractured IS: 2386 - Part 1 One test per 50 cum Accepts if the value conforms
faces of Aggregates to requirements

37 Soundness of aggregates IS: 2386 - Part 5 One test per each Accept if the value is below
source of supply the value specified.

38 Rate of spread of binder -- One test per 500 sqm, Mean Value of binder to be
in spraying work and not less than two not less than the specified
tests per day value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
39 Binder temperature -- At regular close
intervals

40 Rate of spread of -- One test per 500 sqm Mean Value of aggregate
aggregates in surface of work, and not less quantity to be not less than
dressing than two tests per day the specified value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.

41 Water sensitivity AASHTO-T 283-89 One test of 3 Accepts if the minimum

specimens for each retained strength is above the
source of supply specified value

42 Binder Content of mix Aaphalt Institute Periodic, subject to Accept if the binder content is
and aggregate grading for Manual MS-2 minimum of two tests not less han the specified
Bituminous Macadam per day per plant value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.
Accept grading if within
specified limits.

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
43 Binder content of mix Aaphalt Institute One test per 400 Accept if the binder content is
and aggregate grading for Manual MS-2 tonnes of mix, subject not less than the specified
Dense Bituminous to a minimum of two value plus
Macadam/Semi-dense tests per plant per day 1.65
Bituminous Concrete and 1.65 - ___________________
Bituminous concrete (No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.
Accept grading if within
specified limits.
44 Aggregates grading for IS:2386 - Part 1 Two tests per plant Accept if the grading is within
Bituminous Macadam per day both on the specified limits
individual constituent
and mixed aggregates
from the dryer

45 Aggregate grading for IS: 2386 - Part 1 One set of tests on Accept if the grading is within
Dense Bituminous individual specified limits
Macadam/Semi-dense constituents and
Bituminous Concrete and mixed aggregate from
Bituminous Concrete the dryer for each 400
tones of mix subject
to a minimum of two
tests per plant per day

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
46 Stability of Mix Asphalt Institute For each 400 tonnes Accept if the Mean Stability is
Manual MS-2 of mix produces, a set not less than the specified
3 Marshal specimens, value plus
subject to a minimum 1.65
of two sets per plan 1.65 - ___________________
per day (No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.

47 Temperature of bitumen -- At regular close

in boiler and aggregate in intervals
dryer

48 Density of compacted -- One test per 250 sqm Accept if the Mean Density is
mix of area not less than the specified
value plus
1.65
1.65 - ___________________
(No of samples)0.5
times standards deviation.

49 Rate of spread of mixed -- At regular intervals

material through checks over
layer thickness

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
50 Softening Point of IS: 1205 Initially on Accept if variation from
Modified Binder submission, and recommended value is not
thereafter daily if site more than 1.65 times the
blended and weekly if standard deviation
pre-blended
51 Penetration at 250 C and IS: 1203 and IS: Initially on Accept if variation from
40 C of Modified Binder 1205 submission, and recommended value is not
thereafter daily if site more than 1.65 times the
blended and weekly if standard deviation
pre-blended
52 Elastic Recovery of ASTM D 5976- Initially on Accept if variation from
Modified Binder 1996 Appendix II submission, and recommended value is not
thereafter daily if site more than 1.65 times the
blended and weekly if standard deviation
pre-blended
53 Ductility of Modified IS: 1208 Initially on Accept if variation from
Binder submission, and recommended value is not
thereafter daily if site more than 1.65 times the
blended and weekly if standard deviation
pre-blended
54 Flash Point of Modified IS: 1209 Initially on Accept if variation from
Binder submission, and recommended value is not
thereafter daily if site more than 1.65 times the
blended and weekly if standard deviation
pre-blended

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 Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
55 Fraass breaking of IS: 9381 Initially on Accept if variation from
Modified Binder submission recommended value is not
more than 1.65 times the
standard deviation

56 Viscosity at 1500 C of IS: 1206 Initially on Accept if variation from

Modified Binder submission recommended value is not
more than 1.65 times the
standard deviation

57 Thin film Oven Test, IS: 9382 Initially on Accept if variation from
Penetration, Softening submission recommended value is not
Point, Elastic Recovery of more than 1.65 times the
Residue and Loss on standard deviation
Heating of Modified
Binder

(F) Concrete Pavement

58 Cement IS: 269 Once for each source Accept if the test results are
IS:455 of supply and within prescribed limits
IS:1489 occasionally when
IS:8112 called for in case of
IS:12269 long/improper storage

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
59 Gradation of Aggregates IS: 2386-Part 1 One test for each Accept if the gradation falls
day’s work; periodicity within the prescribed limits
may be relaxed later
at the discretion of the
Engineer
60 Deleterious Constituents IS: 2386-Part 2 One test for every Accept if the deleterious
of Aggregates day’s work initially contents are less than the
may be relaxed later limits prescribed.
at the discretion of the
engineer
61 Water Absorption of IS: 2386-Part 3 Regularly as required, The water absorption data
Aggregates subject to a minimum shall be used for correcting
of one test a day for the water demands of the mix
coarse aggregates and on a daily basis.
two tests a day for
fine aggregates,
62 Los Angeles Abrasion of IS: 2386-Part 4 One for each source of Accept if the result is not
Aggregate Impact Value supply and more than the specified value
subsequently on a by 1.65 times the standard
monthly basis deviation.
63 Soundness IS: 2386-Part 5 Before approving the Accept if the test value is
aggregate and every below the specified value.
month subsequently
64 Alkali-Aggregate IS: 2386-Part 7 Before approving the Accept if the test result
Reactivity aggregate and every conforms to the value
month subsequently specified.

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
65 Water IS: 456 Once for approval of Accept if the test result
source of supply, and conforms to the value
subsequently only in specified.
case of doubt
66 Concrete Strength IS: 516 2 cubes and 2 beams Accept if the mean value is
per 150 cum (one for not less than the specified
7 days and one for 28 value plus 2.33 times the
days), or a minimum standard deviation and if not
of 6 cubes and 6 more than one value as
beams per day’s work, strength less than the
whichever is more specified value.

67 Core Strength of IS: 516 As per the Accept if the individual test
Hardened Concrete requirements of the result is more than the
Engineer, only in case specified value
of doubt

68 Workability of fresh IS: 1199 One test for each

concrete (Slump Test) dumper load at both
batching Plant site __
and paving site,
initially when work
starts. Subsequently,
sampling may be done
for alternate dumper.

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No.
69 Thickness -- From the level data of Accept if the tolerance is -5
pavement and sub- mm to +25 mm of specified
base at grid points of thickness
5/6.25m x 3.5m

(G) Control of Alignment Level and Surface Regularity

70 Horizontal Alignment -- -- The edges of the carriageway
shall be correct within a
tolerance of ± 10 mm from the
designed alignment. For lower
layers of the pavement, the
tolerance is ± 25 mm.

71 Surface Levels -- -- Tolerance allowed

(a) Sub-grade + 20mm
-25mm

(b) Sub-base
-- --
(i) Flexible pavement +10mm
-20mm

(ii) Concrete pavement +6mm

-10 mm

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.
(c) Base course for -- --
Flexible Pavement

(i) Bituminous + 6 mm
- 6 mm

(ii)Other than + 10 mm
Bituminous - 10 mm
(machine laid)

(iii)Other than + 15 mm
Bituminous - 15 mm
(manually laid)

(d) Wearing Course for -- --

Flexible Pavement

(i) Machine laid + 6 mm

- 6 mm

(ii) Manually laid + 10 mm

- 10 mm

(e) Cement Concrete -- -- + 5 mm

Pavement - 5 mm

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Sr. Test IS No. Frequency Acceptability Criteria
No.

72. Surface Regulatory -- --

Measured by 3m straight
edge

(a) Bituminous surface 3 mm

(b) Bituminous base 6 mm

course

(c) Granular sub- 8 mm

base/base course

(d) Sub-bases for 10 mm

concrete pavement

(e) Concrete pavement 3 mm

surface

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 APPENDIX II

QUALITY CONTROL TESTS AND

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

PART B
(BRIDGE WORKS)

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 APPENDIX II

Quality Control Tests and Acceptance Criteria

Part B (Bridge Works)
Coarse Aggregates

Tests Sample Reference Code Facilities/Equipment required at site

Size for Testing
1. Particle Size & Shape 2000 g IS:2386 (i) Square Hole Sieves of size 80mm, 63mm,
Part I – 1963 50mm, 40mm, 31.5mm, 25mm, 20mm,
(a) Size and Grading of 16mm, 12.5mm, 10mm
Aggregates (ii) Thickness Gauge
(iii) Length Gauge
(b) Flakiness Index (iv) Balance (more than 3 kg capacity) with 0.1%
accuracy
(c) Elongation Index (v) Oven (100 to 110°C Capacity)
(vi) Wire Basket of lesser than 6.3mm mesh
(vii) A stout water container
2. Specific Gravity, Water 200 g IS:2386 (viii) Two dry soft absorbent cloths each not less than
Absorption & Density Part III – 1963 75x45 cm
(ix) A shallow tray not less than 650 cm2
(x) An airtight container
(xi) Cylindrical metal measure of 11.5cm Φ, 18cm height
3. Mechanical Properties 6500 g IS:2386 (xii) 15 cm dia. open-ended steel cylinder, with plunger
Part IV – 1963 and base plate
(a) Crushing Value (xiii) Cylindrical Tamping Rod of 16mmΦ, 60 cm length
(b) Impact Value and rounded at one end
(xiv) Compressive Testing Machine capable of applying a
load of 40 T

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Fine Aggregates

Tests Sample Reference Facilities/Equipment required at site

Size Code for
Testing
(i) Square Hole Sieves of: 10mm, 6.3mm, 4.75mm
1. Particle Size & Shape 2000 g IS:2386 (ii) Fine mesh, wire cloth sieve of size 3.35mm, 2.36m,
Part I – 1963 1.18mm, 600µ, 300µ, 75µ
(a) Size and Grading of (iii) Balance (more than 3 capacity) with 0.1% accuracy
Aggregates (iv) Oven (100 to 110°C Capacity)
(v) Soft Brush
(vi) Wire Basket of lesser than 6.3 mm mesh,
2. Silt Content 300 g IS:2386 (vii) A stout water container
Part II – 1963 (viii) Two dry soft absorbent cloths each not less than
75x45 cm
(ix) A shallow tray not less than 650 cm2
3. Specific Gravity, Water 200 g IS:2386 (x) An airtight container
Absorption, Bulk Part III – 1963 (xi) Pycnometer
Density and Surface (xii) Means of warm air
Moisture (xiii) Filter Papers
(xiv) Funnel
(xv) Cylindrical metal measure of 3, 15 and 30 L capacity
(xvi) Cylindrical Tamping Rod of 16mmΦ, 60 cm length
and rounded at one end
(xvii) Flask of glass or non corrosive metal
(xviii) 1000 ml measuring cylinder

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Water

Tests Sample Reference Code Facilities /Equipment require site

Size for Testing

1. Particle Size & Shape

(a) pH value 1 litre of As per the kits (i) Specialized Testing Kits for testing Chlorides and
middle manufacturer Sulphates
(b) Chlorides (as CI) stream (ii) pH testing Strips

(c) Sulphates (as SO3) (iii) Titration Equipment with Pipette

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Cement

Tests Sample Reference Code for Facilities /Equipment required site

Size Testing
1. Physical Tests
(i) Vicat Apparatus
(a) Consistency of IS: 4031 (Part 4) – (ii) Le Chatelier Test Apparent
standard cement paste 1988 (iii) Vibrating Machine
(b) Setting Time (iv) Cube Moulds of 50 mm size
IS: 4031 (Part 5) – (v) Standard Weights
(i) Initial 1988 (vi) Balance (for a load of 1000g ±1g)
(ii) Final (vii) Water Bath
(viii) Gauging Trowel
(c) Soundness by Le (ix) Planetary Mixer
Chatelier Expansion IS: 4031 (Part 3) - (x) Flow Table
1988 (xi) Tamping Rod
(d) Compressive Strength (xii) Pocking Rod
IS: 4031 (Part 6) – (xiii) Graduated Glass Cylinder (150 to 200 ml
(i) 3 days 1988 capacity)
(ii) 7 days (xiv) Standard sand
(iii) 28 days

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Concrete

Tests Sample Size Reference Facilities /Equipment required at site

Code for
Testing

1. Compressive Strength Quantity No. of IS:516-1959 (i) Cube Testing Machine

(cum) samples (ii) 150 mm size Cube Moulds
(a) 7 days (iii) Water Bath
(b) 28 days 1 to 5 1 (iv) Vernier Caliper
6 to 15 2 (v) Micrometer
16 to 30 3 (vi) Weighing Balance
31 to 50 4 (vii) Tamping steel bar 16mm in diameter,
51 and 4 and one 0.6m length and bullet pointed at the
above additional lower end
sample for
every
additional
50 cum or
part thereof

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Plasticiser

Tests Sample Reference Code Facilities /Equipment required at site

Size for Testing

1. Compressive Strength, IS:9103-1999 (i) Cube Testing Machine

percent of control sample (ii) 150 mm size Cube Moulds
(iii) Water Bath
2. Loss of workability (iv) Vernier Caliper
(slump in mm) deviation (v) Micrometer
from control sample (vi) Weighing Balance
(vii) Tamping steel Bar 16mm in diameter,
0.6m length and bullet pointed at the
lower end
(viii) Slump Cone
(ix) Container with mixing arrangement

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Epoxy

Tests Sample Reference Code Facilities /Equipment required at site

Size for Testing

1. Compressive Strength of As FIP

concrete prism required Recommendations (i) Concrete Prisms
2. Pot life to test
3. Open Time (ii) Danial’s Gauge
4. Thixotropy
5. Angle of internal friction (iii) Compressive strength testing Machine
(Squeezibility)
6. Curing rate (iv) M40 grade concrete
(a) 12 hrs
(b) 24 hrs
(c) 168 hrs

7. Bonding of cured bonding

agent to concrete surface
8. Tensile Bending Strength
9. Shear Strength
10. Heat resistance
11. Colour

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Bentonite

Tests Sample Reference Code for Testing Facilities /Equipment required at site
Size

1. Silt Content As MOSRTH Specifications (i) 75 Micron sieve

2. Liquid Limit required 4th Revision (ii) Cassgranda Apparatus

RCC Pipes

Tests Sample Size Reference Facilities /Equipment required at site

Code for
Testing

1. Dimensions No. of pipes Sample size (i) Vernier Calliper of suitable

dimension
(a) Inner diameter Upto 50 8 (ii) Steel Tape
(b) Wall Thickness 51 to 100 13 (iii) Micrometer
(c) Length 101 to 300 20 (iv) Hammer
301 to 500 32 (v) Weighing Machine
501 and above 50

2. Reinforcement 1 pipe per Lot

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Pre-stressing Hardware

MS Sheathing

Tests Sample Size Reference Facilities /Equipment required at site

Code for
Testing
1. Physical Test

(a) Workability Test 3 samples of 1100mm IRC : 18-2000 (i) Workability Test Apparatus
(b) Transverse Load length from one lot of (ii) Transverse Load Test Apparatus
Test supply of 7000m length (iii) Tension Load Test Apparatus
(c) Tension Load Test (iv) Water Loss Test Apparatus
(d) Water Loss Test (v) Pan
(vi) Weights
(vii) Pressing Gauge
(viii) Hand Pump
(ix) Soldering iron
(x) Solder
(xi) Anchoring Hook
(xii) MS Plate

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HDPE Sheathing

Tests Sample Size Reference Code Facilities /Equipment required at site

for Testing

1. Bond Test Three HDPE ducts IRC : 18-2000 (i) 3 Nos. RCC beams with a HDPE duct of
2. Compression Test of length = 40 times length = 40 times the duct diameter
the duct diameter IRC : 18-2000 (ii) Prestressing tandon of adequate length
(iii) Tendon anchorage system
(iv) Load cells and meters
(v) Grout constituents

99
Site Activities

Piling

Tests Sample Size Reference Code Facilities /Equipment required at site

for Testing

1. Vertical Load Test One Pile for testing IS : 2911 (Part IV) (i) Jaws and Pumps of suitable capacity as per
and 2 piles for the design capacity of Pile
reaction (ii) Kentledge arrangement including structural
steel assembly and concrete load
2. Horizontal Load One Pile for testing (iii) Dial Gauges
Test and 1 piles for (iv) Stop Watch
reaction

Bentonite Slurry

Tests Sample Size Reference Code Facilities /Equipment required at site

for Testing

1. Mars Cone As required MOSRTH pH strips

Viscosity Specifications 4th
2. pH Value Revision
3. Specific Gravity

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Concrete

Tests Sample Size Reference Code for Facilities /Equipment required at site
Testing

1. Slump Test One test per IS : 1195 (i) Slump Cone

hour of (ii) Tamping Road
concrete

Calibration

Equipment/Machine Frequency of calibration Check Level

1. Batching Plant Once every 3 months or 5000 cum of concrete production 2

whichever is earlier
Once in a year 3

2. Weighting Balances Once in 3 months of use 2

Once in a year 3

3. Deflection Gauges Once in 3 months of use 2

Once in a year 3

4. Testing Kits Once in 3 months of use 2

5. Jacks Once in a 3 months of use 3

6. Cube Testing Machines Once in 3 months 3

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For Concrete Works

Coarse Aggregates

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Particle Size Once for every 1 IS:383-1970

and Shape source approval IS:2386 (Part
Once in a week 2A I) -1963

(a) Sieve Analysis Grading IS Sieve Percentage passing

Designation (by Weight)
20 mm 40 mm 100
Nominal Size
20 mm 85 – 100
10 mm 0 – 20
4.75 mm 0–5
12.5 mm 20 mm 100
Nominal Size
12.5 mm 85 – 100
10 mm 0 – 20
4.75 mm 0–5

(b) Flakiness Index 35% Maximum value of combined Elongation and Flakiness
and Elongation Index
Index

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
2. Deleterious Once for every I IS:383-1970
Materials source approval IS:2386 (Part Deleterious Material Percentage by
At every change 2B II) -1963 Weight (Maximum)
of source (i) Coal & Lignite 1
(ii) Clay & Lumps 1
(iii) Material finer that 3
75 micron IS Sieve
(iv) Soft Fragment --
(v) Shale --
Total 5
3. Specific Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Test is required for maintaining uniformity of material
Gravity & source approval IS:2386 (Part brought from the source
Density Once in a 2A III)-1963
fortnight
4. Mechanical
Properties

(a) Aggregate Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 45% maximum by Weight

Crushing Value source approval IS:2386 (Part
(b) Impact Value Once in a week 2A IV)-1963 45% Maximum by Weight

(c) 10 percent Fines Once for every 1 5T Minimum

(d) Abrasion Value source approval 50% Maximum by Weight
Once in 3 2B
months
5. Soundness Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Maximum Average Loss of Weight after 5 cycles
source approval IS:2386(Part
Once every 3 2B V)-1963 (i) Tested with Sodium Sulphate - 12%
months (ii) Tested with Magnesium Sulphate - 18%

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
6. Surface Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Test required to adjust the water content in the mix design
moisture source approval IS:2386(Part before starting any concrete mixing.
content At every change 1/2A III)-1963
of mix design
Every time 2A
making the
concrete
7. Alkali Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Innocuous Aggregate
Reactivity source approval IS:2386(Part
Once in 3 2B VII)-1963
months
8. Petrographic
Examination

(a) Trade Group Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Information required for approval of source
(b) Petrological source approval IS:2386(Part
name & Once in 3 2B VIII)-1963
Description months
(c) Description of
Bulk
(d) Particle Shape
(e) Surface texture

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Fine Aggregates

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Particle Sizes Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Fine Aggregates should be of grading from Zone-I to Zone-
source approval IS:2386(Part II as given below
Once in a 2A I)-1963
month IS Sieve Percent by weight passing for
Designation
Zone-I Zone-II Zone-III
10 mm 100 100 100
4.75 mm 90-100 90-100 90-100
2.36 mm 60-95 75-100 85-100
1.18 mm 30-70 55-90 75-100
600 µ 15-34 35-59 60-79
300 µ 5-20 8-30 12-40
150 µ 0-10 0-10 0-10
2. Deleterious Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Deleterious Material Percentage by
Materials source approval IS:2386(Part weight (max.)
Once in a 2B II)-1963 Coal & lignite 1
month Clay Lumps 1
Material finer than 75 micron 3
IS Sieve
Soft Fragment _
Shale 1
Total 5
Once for every 1
3. Silt Content source approval Maximum 8% or as specified in Tender Document
Once daily 2A

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
4. Specific Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Test is required for maintaining uniformity of material
Gravity & source approval IS:2386(Part brought from the source
Density Once every 3 2A III)-1963
months
5. Water Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Test required for adjusting the water content in the mix
Absorption source approval IS:2386(Part design before starting any concrete mixing.
Once Daily 2A III)-1963

6. Soundness Once for every 1 IS:383-1970 Maximum Average Loss of Weight after 5 cycles
source approval IS:2386(Part
Once every 3 2B V)-1963 (i) Tested with sodium Sulphate - 10%
months (ii) tested with Magnesium Sulphate - 15%

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Water

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Chemical Analysis

(a) PH value Once for every 1 IRC:21:2000 Minimum 6

source approval
(b) Chlorides (as CI) IS:3025 (Part 32) 2000mg/L for concrete not containing
Every Quarterly 2B embedded steel & 500mg/L for RCC and
PSC
Chemical Tests daily 2A
(c) Sulphates (as SO3) in the site IS:3025(Part 28) 400mg/L
Laboratory with
(d) Neutralisation testing kits IS:3025(Part 22) Max. 5 ml of 0.2 normal NaOH to
with NaOH (with neutralize 100ml sample of water
phenolphathalein
as indicator )
(e) Neutralisation IS:3025 (Part 23) Max. 25 ml of .02 normal H2SO4
with H2SO4 (with to neutralize 100ml sample of water
mixed indicator)

2. Physical Analysis

(a) Suspended matter Once for every 1 IS:3025 (Part 17) 2000 mg/1 max.
(b) Organic matter source approval IS:3025 (Part 18) 200 mg/1 max.
(c) Inorganic matter Every Quarterly 2B IS:3025 (Part 18) 3000 mg/1 max.

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Steel and Iron
Reinforcement Bars (CTD, TMT)

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Chemical Tests

(a) Carbon Once for every 1 IS:1786:1985 0.30 max.

(b) Sulphur source approval 0.06 max.
(c) Phosphorus Once for every lot 2B 0.06 max.
(d) Sulphar+ Once every 3 3 0.11 max.
Phosphorus months

2. Physical Test

(a) Ultimate Tensile Once for every 1 10% more than the actual 0.2% proof stress but
Strength source approval not less 485 MPa
Once for every lot 2B
(b) 0.02% proof stress Once every 3 3 415 MPa Min.
months
(c) % Elongation 14.5 min.

(d) Bend Test To be satisfactory

(e) Rebend Test To be satisfactory

(f) Mass per meter 6.31 ±3% for 32 mm dia, 4.830±3% for 28 mm dia,
run(Kg) 3% for 25mm dia, 2.470± 3% for 20 mm dia,
1.580±5% for 16 mm dia, 0.888±5% for 12 mm dia,

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H.T. Strands (Uncoated Stress relieved low relaxation seven ply strand)

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Chemical Test
(a) Sulphar Once for every 1 IS:228 Not greater than 0.05%
(b) Phosphorus source approval (Part-3) -1987 Not greater than 0.05%
Once for every lot 3 IS:228 (Part-9) -
1989

2. Dimension,
Tolerance & Mass Nominal Tolerance Nominal Nominal
(a) Tolerance in Once for every 1 Dia Area of Mass of
Diameter source approval Strands Strands
(b) Nominal area Once for every lot 2A/2B mm mm mm2 Kg/km
(c) Nominal Mass of 12.7 +0.66 98.7 775
strands -0.15
15.2 +0.66 140.0 1102
-0.15

(d) Difference in dia Centre wire at least 1.5 % greater in diameter

of central course than the surrounding wires
and surrounding
wires

(e) Length of lay 12 to 16 times the nominal diameter

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
3. Physical
Properties

(a) Breaking Once for every 1 IS:14268-1995 Nominal Breaking 0.2%

Strength of source approval Dia (mm) strength (KN) proof load
strands Once for every lot 3 (KN)
(b) 0.2% proof load 12.7 183.7 165.3
15.2 260.7 234.6

4. Elongation Once for every 1 IS:14268-1995 Minimum 3.5% on minimum gauge length of
source approval 600 mm
Once for every lot 3

5. Relaxation
Properties

(a) 100 hours Once for every 1 IS:14268-1995 Relaxation Losses not more than 1.8% when
source approval loaded to 70% of specified minimum
Once for every lot 3 breaking load

(b) 1000 hours Once for every 1 Relaxation Losses not more than 2.5% when
source approval loaded to 70% of specified minimum
Once in the project 3 breaking load
for each source

6. Modulus of Once for every 1 IS:14268-1995 18870 to 20910 Kg/sq mm

Elasticity source approval
Once for every lot 3

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Cast Steel (For bearings grade 280-520 W)

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Chemical Tests Once for every 1 IS:1030:1989 C - 0.25% Max.

source approval Mn – 1.20
Once in a project 3 Si – 0.60
for each source P - 0.10
S – 0.035
Ni – 0.40
Cr – 0.35
Cu – 0.40
Mo – 0.15
V – 0.05
2. Physical Tests

(a) Ultrasonic Tests Once for every 1 No deformation should be observed

(b) Magnetic Particle source approval
Examination Once in a project 3
(c) Liquid Penetrant for each source
Examination
(d) Radiographic Examination

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Mild Steel

Test Frequency Check Ref. Acceptance Standards

Level Codes

1. Chemical Once for 1 IS:206 Grade Designation C Mn S P Si Carbon

Composition every 2-1999 equal
source value
approval max.
Once in a 3 A Fe410WA 0.23 1.5 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.42
project for B Fe410WB 0.22 1.5 0.046 0.045 0.04 0.41
C Fe410WC 0.20 1.5 0.040 0.04 0.04 0.39
each source
Nitrogen Content 0.012%
Nb, V & Ti content (all or any) 0.2%

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Stainless Steel

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Chemical Tests
(a) Carbon Once for every 1 IS- C – 0.08% Max ± 0.01%
(b) Silicon source approval 6911:1992 Si – 1% Max ± 0.05%
(c) Manganese Once in a project 3 Mn – 2% Max ± 0.04%
(d) Nickel for each source Ni – 10% to 14% Max ± 0.15%
(e) Chrornium Cr – 16% to 18% Max ± 0.2%
(f) Molybdenum Mo – 2% to 3% Max ± 0.1%
(g) Sulphur S- 0.03% Max ± 0.05%
(h) Phosphorus P – 0.045% Max ± 0.01%

2. Mechanical Tests

(a) Tensile Test Once for every 1 IS:1663:1972 Minimum 440 MPa
(b) Yield Strength source approval IS:1608:1972 Minimum 200 MPa
(c) Hardness Test Once in a project 3 IS:1500:1983 Brinell – Maximum 192, Rockwell – Maximum 95
(d) Elongation for each source IS:1501:1984 Minimum 40% in 50 mm
IS:1586:1988

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Galvanizing

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Mass of Zinc One Test per lot 3 IS:6745-1972 400g/m2 minimum total mass of Zinc (inside and
Coating outside) per surface area (inside and outside) of the
coated surface.
2. Visual Test One Test per lot 3 IS:2629-1985 The Zinc coating shall be free from imperfection like
flux, ash and dross inclusions, bare patches, black
spots, pimples, lumpiness, rums, rust stain, blister,
white deposit etc.
3. Free Bore Test One Test per lot 3 IS:2633-1986 A 230 mm long shall be passed through the tube to
ensure a free bore.
Nominal bore of tube after Dia of rod
galvanizing
8mm 4mm
10mm 6mm
15mm 11mm
20mm 16mm
25mm 21mm
4. Uniformity of One Test per lot 3 IS:4736-1986 The galvanized coating shall withstand 4 one
Galvanized minute dips.
Coating
One Test per lot 3 IS:2629-1985 Galvanized tubes upto and including 50mm
5. Adhesion Test nominal bore when bent cold through 90° round
grooved, former having radius at the bottoms of
groove equal to 8 times its outer dia shall not
develop any crack in the coating. For tubes more
than 50mm nominal bore, this shall be tested by
pivoted hammer test,

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Chemicals
(a) Cement (OPC- 53 grade)

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Chemical Tests

(a) Chlorides (as Cl) Once for every 1 IS:12269-1987 0.05% max
(b) Ratio of Alumina to source approval 0.66 min
that of Iron Oxide Once for every lot 2B
(c) Magnesium (MgO) Once every 3 months 3 6.0% max
(d) Total Sulphur 3.0% max
content (SO3)
(e) Loss on Ignition 4.0% max
(f) Insoluble residue 2.0% max
(g) Lime saturation 0.8- 1.02
factor
2. Physical Tests Not less than 30min.
(a) Setting Time Once for every 1 Not more than 600 min
(i) Initial source approval
(ii) Final Once for every lot 2A/2B
(b) Soundness (Le Once every 3 months 3 10mm (max.)
Chatelier Expansion) and 0.8% (max)
(c) Compressive
Strength
(i) At 72±1 hr Not less than 27 MPa Strength
(ii) At 168±2 hrs Not less than 37 MPa Strength
(iii) At 672±4 hr Not less than 53 MPa Strength
(d) Fineness (Blain’s air
permeability method) 225 M2 /Kg Minimum.

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(b) Cement (OPC- 43 grade)

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Chemical Tests
(a) Chlorides (as Cl) Once for every 1 IS:8112-1989 0.05%max.
(b) Ratio of Alumina to that of source approval 0.66min
Iron Oxide Once for every lot 2A/2B
(c) Magnesium (MgO) Once every 3 3 6.0% max
(d) Total Sulphur content (SO3) months 3.0% max
(e) Loss on Ignition 5.0% max
(f) Insoluble residue 2.0% max
(g) Lime saturation factor 0.66 - 1.02

2. Physical Tests Once for every 1

(a) Setting Time source approval Not less than 30min.
(i) Initial Once for every lot 2A/2B Not more than 600 min
(ii) Final Once every 3 3
months
(b) Soundness (Le Chatelier 10 mm (max.)
Expansion) and 0.8% (max)
(c) Compressive Strength
(i) At 72±1 hr Not less than 23 MPa Strength
(ii) At 168±2 hrs Not less than 33 MPa Strength
(iii) At 672±4 hr Not less than 43 MPa Strength

(d) Fineness (Blain’s air

permeability method) 225 M2 /Kg Minimum.

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(c) Cement (OPC- 33 grade)

Test Frequency Check Level Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

1. Chemical Tests

(a) Chlorides (as Cl) Once for every 1 IS: 8112- 0.05%max.
(b) Ratio of Alumina to that of Iron source approval 1989 0.66min
Oxide Once for every lot 2A/2B
(c) Magnesium (MgO) Once every 3 3 6.0% max
(d) Total Sulphur content (SO3) months 3.0% max
(e) Loss on Ignition 5.0% max
(f) Insoluble residue 4.0% max
(g) Lime saturation factor 0.66 - 1.02

2. Physical Tests
(a) Setting Time
(i) Initial Once for every 1 Not less than 30min.
(ii) Final source approval Not more than 600 mins
Once for every lot 2A/2B
(b) Soundness (Le Chatelier Once every 3 3 10mm (max.)
Expansion) months and 0.8% (max)

(c) Compressive Strength

(i) At 72±1 hr Not less than 16 MPa Strength
(ii) At 168±2 hrs Not less than 22 MPa Strength
(iii) At 672±4 hr Not less than 33 MPa Strength

(d) Fineness (Blain’s air permeability 225 M2 /Kg Minimum.

method)

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(d) Portland Slag Cement

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Chemical Tests
(a) Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Once for every 1 IS:455-1989 8%max.
(b) Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) source approval IS:4032:1985 3%max
(c) Sulphide Sulphur (S) Once for every lot 2A/2B 1.5% max
(d) Loss on Ignition Once every 3 months 3 5% max
(e) Insoluble residue 4% max
(f) Chloride Content 0.05% max

2) Physical Tests
(a) Fineness (Blain’s Air Once for every 1 IS:4031 (Part Specific Surface shall not be less than
permeability method) source approval 2) :1988 225m2 /Kg
Once for every lot 2A/2B
(b) Soundness Once every 3 months 3
(i) Le Chateliers Method IS:4031 (Part Expansion shall not be more than 5mm
(ii) Auto clave expansion 3) : 1988 Expansion shall not be more than 0.6%

(c) Setting Time IS:4031 (Part

(i) Initial 5) : 1988 Initial setting time not less than 30min
(ii) Final Final setting time not more than 600 min

(d) Compressive Strength IS:4031 (Part

(i) At 72±1 hr 6) : 1988 Not less than 16 MPa Strength (or as
specified by manufacturer)
(ii) At 168±2 hrs Not less than 22 MPa Strength (or as
specified by manufacturer)
(iii) At 672±4 hr Not less than 33 MPa Strength (or as
specified by manufacturer)

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Normal Water Reducing Superplasticiser

Test Frequency Check Ref. Acceptance Standards

Level Codes

1. Water content, percent of control Once for every 1 IS:9103- 80 Max.

Sample source approval 1999
Once for every lot 2B
Once every 3 3
months

2. Slump Not more than 15mm below that

of the control mix concrete
3. Time of setting, allowable deviation
from control sample (Hours)
(a) Initial
(i) Max Max –
(ii) Min Min + 1.5
(b) Final
(i) Max Max ± 1.5
(ii) Min Min –

4. Compressive strength, percent of

control sample

(a) 1 day 140 min.

(b) 3 days 125 min.
(c) 7 days 125 min.
(d) 28 days 115 min.
(e) 6 months 100 min.
(f) 1 year 100 min.

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Level Codes

5. Flexible Strength, percent of control

sample
(a) 3 days 110 min.
(b) 7 days 100 min.
(c) 28 days 100 min.
6. Length change percent increase over
control sample
(a) 28 days 0.01 max.
(b) 6 months 0.01 max.
(c) 1 year 0.01 max.

7. Bleeding, percent increase over 5 max.

control sample

8. Loss of workability At 45 min., the slump shall not be

less than that of control mix
concrete at 15 minutes

9. Air Content(%) over control specimen 1.5% max.

10. Uniformity Tests

(a) Dry Material Content Within 3% of the value stated by
the manufacture
(b) Ash content Within 1% of the value stated by
the manufacture
(c) Relative Density Within 0.02 of the value stated by
the manufacture

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Level Codes
(d) Chlorides ion content Within 10% of the value or within
0.2% whichever is greater as
stated by the manufacture
(e) pH Value 7-8

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Epoxy

Test Frequency Check Ref. Acceptance Standards

Level Codes

1. Pot life
(a) Open Time Once for every 1 (a) Min. 20 minutes. Not less than 60 minutes at
source approval F.I.P upper temperature Limits
(b) Thixotropy Once for every lot 2A/2B (b) Sag flow should not exceed 30mm in 10
Once in a project lot 3 minutes at upper limit of specified application
each source temperature
(c) Angle of (c) Min. area of spread in mm2
internal friction
(Squeezibility)
(i) 15 kg. (i) 3000
(ii) 200 kg (ii) 7500
(iii) 400 kg (iii) 10000

2. Curing rate Comp. strength of 50x50x50mm size cubes should

be
(a) 12 hrs. (a) 20N/ mm2
(b) 24 hrs. (b) 60N/ mm2
(c) 168 hrs. (c) 75N/ mm2

3. Compressive Comp. strength of 50x50x50mm size cubes should

Strength be

(a) 24 hrs. (a) 60N/ mm2

(b) 168 hrs. (b) 75N/ mm2

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Level Codes

4. Bonding of cured Should have concrete failure with no evidence of

bonding agent to joint failure with concrete of strength 40 MPa.
concrete surface
to be joined.

5. Tensile bonding Should have concrete failure with no evidence of

strength joint failure with concrete of strength 40 MPa.

6. Shear Strength Should have 12N/mm2 higher than the concrete

strength

7. Heat Resistance Shear strength at failure should have a strength

10N/ mm2 higher than the concrete strength

8. Colour Should match the colour of concrete

9. Shrinkage Max. 0.4% after 7 days at the upper limit of

specified temperature range

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Non-Shrink Grout

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Compressive At the approval of 1 Age Compressive Strength (MPa)

Strength (50mm source (days) Flowable Pourable
cubes) W/P = 0.18 W/P = 0.165
At every change of 1 1 24 27
source 3 45 54
7 55 66
28 65 78

2. Compressive Age Compressive strength (MPa),

Strength with (days) W/P =0.18% of aggregate
addition of 1 50% 75% 100%
aggregates 3 28% 30% 32%
7 50% 52% 55%
28 70% 75% 78%

Age (days) Flexural strength (MPa)

3. Flexural Strength
W/P = 0.18
1 2.5
3 7.0
7 9.0
28 10.0

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Level

4. Time for
expansion (after
mixing)
(a) Start (a) 20 minutes preferable
(b) Finish (b) 120 minutes preferable

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Waterproofing Compound

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Permeability Once for every 1 IS:2645- Permeability to water of the standard cylindrical
source approval 1975 specimens prepared with the recommended
Once for every lot 1 proportion of the water proofing compound shall
Once in the project 2B be less than 50% of permeability similar
for every change of specimens prepared without waterproofing
source compound.

2. Setting Time Initial Setting Time – Not less than 30 min.

Final Setting Time – Not more than 600 min.

3. Compressive Compressive strength at 72 hrs. – Not less than

Strength 160kg/cm2 or 80% of the 3 day compressive
strength of cubes prepared without waterproofing
compound.

Compressive Strength at 168 hrs. – Not less than

220kg/cm2 or 80% of the 7 day compressive
strength of cubes prepared without waterproofing
compound.

4. Chloride Content As per the values declared by the Manufacturer

5. Sulphate Content As per the values declared by the Manufacturer

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Sealants

Polysulphide Sealant

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level

1. Pot life/ work life Once in the 1 IS:12118 Minimum 2 hours.

beginning for (Part I) -
approval of source 1987

2. Adhesion & Tensile Once for every 1 Total area of failure should not exceed
Modulus charge of source 100mm3 and the force required to produce the
extension shall be between 25 N and 270 N.

3. Plastic deformation Not more than 25%

4. Adhesion in Peel Average peel strength of four strips of backing

material should not be less than 25N and the
material shall not fail in adhesion over more
than 25% of the test area.

5. Loss of mass after Not more than 6% (for Gun grade)

heat ageing

6. Staining The sealant shall produce no staining on the

surface of test mortar.

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Silicon Sealant

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Service Once in the 1 BS:5889 50°C to 100°C
Temperature beginning for ASTMC-
approval of source 920-87

2. Application Every change of 1 10°C to 40°C

Temperature source
Once in every lot 1

3. Shore ’A’ 18-32

Hardness

4. Tensile 0.5N/mm2
Strength

5. Elongation at 400% min.

rupture

6. Modulus at 0.35 MPa Min.

100%
elongation

7. Tooling time 30 minute min.

8. Curved State Permanently elastic, and modulus

9. Base Neutral cure reactive with atmospheric moisture.

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Pre-Stressing
Pre-stressing System

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Static Load test (i) Once at the 1 FIP (i) The increase in the displacements between the
with tendon – start of work recommenda anchorage components as well as between the
anchorage for the approval tions pre-stressing steel & anchorage components
assembly of the pre- should not be disproportionate to the increase
stressing in tendon force.
system/source
of strands (ii) The above relative displacement during 0.8Fpk
(ii) Once for every 1 load should stabilize within first thirty minutes
source approval of the load duration of one hour.
(iii) Once in the 3
project for (iii)The mode of failure & tendon should be by the
change in each fracture of the pre-stressing steel.
pre-stressing
system/source (iv) Anchorage Efficiency (ηa) ≥0.95
of strands
(v) Total elongation u in the free length of the
tendon under the measured ultimate force FTU
shall be ≥2%.

2. Dynamic Load (i) Manufacturer’s 1 FIP (i) Fatigue failure of anchorage components
Test with tendon test certificate recommenda should not occur.
–anchorage (ii) Once fore every 1 tions
assembly source approval (ii) Minimum fatigue strength of post tensioning
system = 80 MPa.

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
3. Load transfer (i) Once at the 1 FIP (i) Crack width upon first attainment of upper
test start of work recommenda force 0.8 Fpk ≤0.10 mm
for the approval tions
of the (ii) Crack width upon last attainment of lower
prestressing force 0.12 Fpk ≤0.10 mm
system.
(ii) Once for every 1 (iii)Crack width upon final attainment of upper
source approval force 0.8 Fpk ≤0.25 mm
(iii)Once in the
project for 3 (iv) Reading of longitudinal & Transverse strains
change in each should have stabilized during cyclic loading
pre-stressing (increase in strain in last 2 load cycles < 5%)
system/source
of strands (v) Reading of crack width should have stabilized
(increase in crack width in last 2 load cycles >
.02 mm)

(vi) Measured failure Load Fu≥Fpk(fem.e/fck,o)

and ≥1.1 Fpk

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Pre-stressing Hardware
(a) MS Sheathing

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Physical Test
(a) Workability test Once in the 1 IRC-18-2000 (a) No failure or opening takes place
(b) Transverse Load beginning for (Appendix-IA) (b) The permanent deformation shall be less
rating Test approval of each than 5%
(c) Tension Load source (c) No deformation of joint and no slippage of
Test Once in every lot 2A/2B couplers
(d) Water loss Test not exceeding (d) Water loss should not exceed 1.5% of the
700m. volume
2. Dimensions Size of tendons Min Inner dia
(a) Diameter 6 T 13 50 mm
12 T 13 75 mm
19 T 13 90 mm
Minimum dia. = 3 times the area of tendons

(b) Thickness Internal dia of Min thickness

tube
50mm 0.3mm
75mm 0.4mm
90mm 0.4mm
more than 90mm as per the recommendation
of manufacture and as per
the directions of the
Engineer.
3. Chemical Cold rolled Cold Annealed Mild Steel
Composition

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(b) Corrugated HDPE Sheathing

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Bond Test Once for every 1 IRC-18- Failure capacity of the bond shall be at least
source approval 2000 equal to the anchorage efficiency or 95% of the
(Appendix – failure capacity of the tendon.
Once for every lot 2A I B)
2. Compression test Residual thickness of the duct shall be not less
than 1.5 mm No failure or opening takes place.

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Other Pre-stressing Hardware

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Anchor Head
(a) Ultrasound Test (a) Satisfactory as reported by radiologist
(b) Chemical Analysis Once for every 1 DIN 17200 (b) As per manufacturer’s recommendations
(c) Dimensional Test source approval 2B/2A (c) As per manufacturer’s recommendations
(d) Hardness Once for every (d) 446 to 506 or as per manufacturer’s
lot recommendations
2. Barrel
(a) Chemical Analysis (a) As per manufacturer’s recommendations
(b) Dimensional Test (b) As per manufacturer’s recommendations
(c) Hardness DIN17200 (c) 446 to 506 or as per manufacturer’s
recommendations
3. Bearing Plates
(a) Chemical Analysis (a) As per manufacturer’s recommendations
(b) Dimensional Test DIN 1691 (b) ± 5mm for outer dimensions and ±5mm for
(c) Hardness inner dimensions
(c) 197 to 241 BHN (as tested by Poldi Tester) or
4. Wedges as per manufacturer’s recommendations
(a) Dimensional
Check Manufacturer’s (a) As per manufacturer’s recommendations
(b) Surface Hardness specifications (b) Minimum 700
(c) Load Test (c) Satisfactory as per visual examination

5. Trumpet Cone
(a) Dimensional Test Manufacturer’s (a) As per manufacturer’s recommendations
(b) Chemical Test specifications (b) As per manufacturer’s recommendations

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Pipes

Steel Pipes and Spouts

Test Frequency Check Ref. Acceptance Standards

Level Codes
1. Chemical Test
(a) Sulphur Content (a) Not more than 0.06%
Once for every
(b) Phosphorus 1 (b) Not more than 2.06%
source approval
Content

2. Dimensional
Tolerance (a) For tubes up to & i/c 48.3 mm tolerance is +
Once for every 1 4mm, -0.8mm
(a) Outer Dia
source approval Over 48.3mm ± 1.0%
Once for every lot. 2A
(b) Thickness (b) Welded Tubes + Not limited and – 10%
Seamless Tubes + Not limited and – 12.5%

(c) Weight (c) Single Tube (any qty.) + 10%, -8%

Quantities of less than 150m of one size + 10% -
8%
Quantities of 150m and more of one size ± 4%

Once for every 1 Deviation from straightness shall not be more than
3. Straightness
source approval L/600 where L is the length of pipe.
Once for every lot 2A

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Level Codes
4. Tensile Test Once for every 1 Grade Tensile Strength
source approval MPa (Min.)
Once for every lot 2A
Yst 210 330
Yst 240 410
Yst 310 540

5. Flatting Test Once for every 1 No opening shall occur by fracture in the weld until
source approval the distance between the plates is less than 75% of
the original outer dia and no cracks or
breaks in the metal elsewhere than in the weld

135
 RCC Pipes

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Tolerances in At the start of work 1 IS:458:1988 (i) Up to and including 30 mm + 2mm
Dimensions for source approval (ii) Over 30 mm and up to and including
Once for every Lot 50mm + 3mm
(a) Wall Thickness for each size 2A IS:3597:1985 (iii) Over 50 mm and up to and including
65mm + 4mm
(iv) Over 65 mm and up to and including
80mm + 5mm
(v) Over 80 mm and up to and including
95mm + 6mm
(vi) Over 95 mm + 7mm
(b) Internal Dia. of Pipe (i) Up to and including 300 mm + 3mm
or Socket (ii) Over 300 mm and up to and including
600 mm + 5mm
(iii) Over 600 mm and up to and including
1200 mm + 7mm
(iv) Over 1200 mm + 10 mm

(c) Overall Length + 1% of standard Length

2. Three Edge Bearing Shall withstand the design Load

3. Water absorption After 10 minutes, 2.5 % of dry Mass Max, and

total absorption at the end of 24 Hours shall not
exceed 6.5% of dry mass

4. Hydrostatic Pressure No leakage under the design pressure

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
5. Straightness The deviation from straightness when tested by
means of rigid straight edge parallel to the
longitudinal axis of the pipe shall not exceed 3
mm for every m length

6. Reinforcement On breaking the Pipe and extracting the

reinforcement, it shall be as per the provision

7. Cube Strength As per the design strength

HDPE Pipes

Test Frequency Check Ref. Acceptance Standards

Level Codes
1. Hydraulic Once for every 1 IS:4984- No localized swelling, leakage, weeping, or
Characteristics source approval. 1995 bursting during subjecting to internal pressure
Once for every lot 2B creep test.

2. Reversion Test Longitudinal reversion shall not be more than 3%

3. Density 940.5 to 946.4Kg/m3 at 270C & shall not differ

from the nominal value by more than 3kg/m3

4. Melt Flow Rate (MFR) 0.41 to 1.10 at 1900C with nominal load of 5kg
and shall be within 20% of the value declared by
the manufacturer.

5. Carbon Black Content & 2.5 + 0.5% with uniform dispersion.

Dispersion

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Other Materials

Thermoplastic Paints

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Binder content Once for every source 1 BS:3262 and 18% Min. by weight
approval MOSRTH
Specifications
2. Glass Beads Once in a project for 2B Clause 803 30 – 40%
every change of
source
Gradation of Glass beads
IS Sieve Percentage
Passing
1.18 mm 0-3
850 micron 5-20
425 micron 65-95
180 micron 0-10

3. Titanium Dioxide Once for every source 1 10% Minimum

approval
Once in a project for
every change of 2B
source
4. Calcium Carbonate & Once for every source 1 42% Max for white paint and at
Inert Fillers. approval discretion of manufacturer subject to
Once in a project for 2B meeting other specification for yellow
every change of paint.
source

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
5. Yellow Pigments At direction of manufacturer subject to
meeting of other specification.
Once for every source
6. Luminance (Day 1 65% Min. at 45% for white paint and 45%
approval
light) Min. at 45% for yellow paint
Once in a project for
2B
every change of
7. Drying Time 15 Minutes Max.
source
8. Skid Resistance Not less than 45

9. Cracking Resistance No cracking on application to concrete

at low temperature blocks.
Once for every source 1
10. Softening Point approval 102.5 ± 9.50C
Once in a project for 2B
11. Flow resistance every change of Not more than 25%
source
12. Yellowness Index Not more than 0.12

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Bentonite

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Density Once for every source 1 MOSRTH 1.05g/cc
approval specification for
Once for every day of piling 2A Road & Bridge
works.
2. Marsh Core 30 to 40
Viscosity

3. pH value 9.5 to 12

4. Silt content less than 1%

5. Liquid limit not less than 400%

140
Chloroprene Elastomer

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Hardness Once for every source 1 MOSRTH 60+ 5 IRHD for elastomeric bearings
approval Specification 50+5 for POT-PTFE Bearings
As per the requirement 3 for Road &
of the respective item Bridge
works
2. Minimum Tensile 17 MPa minimum for elastomeric bearings
Strengths 15.5 MPa for POT-PTFE Bearings
3. Minimum 400%
Elongation at
Break
4. Maximum 35% (Temp. 100 ± 10C, Duration 24 hrs.)
Compression set
5. Accelerated
Ageing
(a) Max. Change in ±15 IRHD
Hardness
(b) Max. Change in -15% Temp. 100 ± 10C, duration 70 hrs
Tensile
strength
(c) Max. change in -40%
elongation
6. Shear Modulus 0.8 to 1.20 MPa

7. Ash Content Not more than 5%

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Poly Tetra Fluro Ethylene (PTFE)

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Form Once for every source 1 BS: 3784 Without dimples or the ratio of dimples
approval BS: 6564 (lubrications cavities) to the gross area
As per the 3 Part 2 - should not be more than 25%, depth of
requirement of the 1991 cavity not more than 2 mm
respective item
2. Density at 23 ± 2.13 to 2.19 g/cc
20 C

3. Tensile strength 24 MPa (min.)

at break

4. Elongation at 300% (Minimum)

break

5. Resistance to No sign of melting & loss in mass shall not

heat exceed 0.5%

6. Dimensional Mass change shall not exceed 0.5%

stability

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Tests on Seal for Strip Seal Expansion Joints

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Hardness Once for every 1 MOSRTH 63 ± 5 shore A
source approval Specification for
2. Tensile Strength Once for every Lot Road & Bridge 11 MPa minimum
3 works
3. Elongation at Break 350% minimum

4. Tar Propagation Strength

(a) Longitudinal Min. 10 N/mm
(b) Transverse Min. 10 N/mm

5. Shock Elasticity Min. 25%

6. Abrasion Min. 220 mm3

7. Residual Compressive Strain Max. 28%

(22h/70deg C/30% Strain)

8. Ageing in hot air

(a) Max. change in (a) 5 shore A
hardness
(b) Max. change in Tensile (b) 20%
strength
(c) Max. change in (c) 20%
Elongation

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
9. Ageing in Ozone (24h/50 No cracks
pphm/25 deg C/20 %
strain

10. Swelling behaviour in oil Max. 5%

(a) Volume change Max. 10 shore A
(b) Change in hardness

11. ASTM oil No. 3 Max. 25%

(a) Volume Change Max. 20 shore A
(b) Change in hardness
Min. -35 deg C
12. Cold Hardening Point

144
Assembled Accessories

POT-PTFE Bearings

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Dimensional All bearing to be 3 MOSRTH
Tolerance tested for overall Specification for
dimension Road & Bridge
(a) Plan dimensions works 0 to +5 mm
(b) Overall Height IRC: 83 Part-I 0 to +3 mm
(c) Height of any steel
component
(i) Machined 0 to + 1mm
(ii) Unmachined Class 2 of IS: 4897

(d) Height of Elastomer ± 5%

2. Stainless steel sliding All bearing to be 3 0.0004L where L= Length is direction of

surface tested for overall measurement
(a) Flatness dimension Ra < 0.25 pm as per IS: 3073
(b) Surface finish

3. Load Test All bearing to be 3 A test load of 1.25 times the design
Vertically & tested head there shall be 100% recovery
horizontally including
Rotation capacity
Two bearings 3 The sufficient of friction shall be less
4. Friction Test selected at than or equal to 0.05 at the design load
random per lot

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level

5. Ultrasonic test All castings to be 3 Quality level of casting shall be level 3

tested as per IS: 9565

6. Dye Penetration Test All welding to be 3 There shall be no holes or flaws.

tested

7. Raw Material Testing Once for every 1 (i) For cast steel, refer clause 3.2.3
source approval of this Manual
All raw material (ii) For PTFE, refer clause 3.7.5 of
to be tested 3 this Manual
(iii) For stainless steel, refer clause
3.2.5 of this Manual
(iv) For elastomer, refer clause
3.7.4 of this Manual
(v) Mild steel 3.2.4.

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Elastomer Bearings

Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards

Level
1. Visual inspection All bearing shall be 3 IRC: 83 There shall be no visible defects in surface
tested (Part-II- finish, shape or any other specifically
1987) defect

2. Dimension Test All bearing shall be 3

(a) Overall Plan tested - 0, + 6 mm
Dimension
(b) Total bearings - 0, + 5%
thickness
(c) Parallelism
(i) of top surface of 1 in 200
bearings with
respect to the
bottom surface as
datum
(ii) of one side 1 in 100
surface with
respect to the
other as datum
(iii)Thickness of ± 20% (maximum of 2 mm)
individual
internal layer of
elastomer
(iv) Thickness of - 0, + 1 mm
individual outer
layer

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
(v) Plan dimension of - 3 mm, +0
laminates

(vi) Thickness of ± 10%

laminates
(vii) Parallels ion of 1 in 100
laminate w.r.t.
bearing base as
datum
3. Axial Load Test Two bearings 3 Deflection under axial load of 5 MPa to 15
selected at random MPa for individual bearings shall not vary
from each lot shall be by more than 20% of the mean value for
tested the entire lot.
4. Shear Modules (G) Two bearings 3 Shear modules shall be 1±0.2 MPa
selected at random provided that there is no instability, defect
from each lot shall be or damage.
tested
5. Elastic Modulus (Short Two bearings 3 Elastic modules shall be 1 ± 0.2 of
term loading) selected at random 1/C0.2/52 10.0005) where 5 is the shape
from each lot shall be factor, provided that there is no defect or
tested damage.
6. Adhesion Strength Two bearings 3 No cracking or petting
selected at random
from each lot shall be
tested
7. Ultimate compressive Two bearings 3 Not less than 60 MPa
strength selected at random
from each lot shall be
tested

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 Test Frequency Check Ref. Codes Acceptance Standards
Level
8. Tests on Elastomer Two bearings 3 The elastomer shall satisfy the
selected at random requirement of clause 3.7.4 of this
from each lot shall be Manual.
tested

Strip Seal Expansion Joints

Test Frequency Check Ref. Acceptance Standards

Level Codes
1. Tests on Neoprene Once on all the joints 3 MOSRTH As given in 3.7.6.
seal Specific-
ation for
2. Test on Edge Beams Once for each lot 2B Road & There shall be no signs of damage after 2x106
(a) Fatigue Strength Bridge cycles of load charges. The manufacturer shall
Works submit a test certificate from a recognized
laboratory.

3. Test on Anchorage Once for each lot 2B The anchorage system shall be tested in a
system recognized laboratory for optimum
(a) Dynamic Loading configuration under dynamic loading.
Characteristics

4. Water Tightness test Once for each lot 2B The joint shall be tested in a recognized
laboratory for water tightness under a
pressure of 4 bars.

5. Satisfactory Past Once for each lot 2B The manufacturer shall submit evidence that
Performance the similar joints have performed satisfactory
at other locations.

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Mix Design including Trial Mix and Acceptance Criteria

Test Frequency Ref. Codes Acceptance

1. Trail Mix For every design Mix IRC:21- (i) Initially
For every change in source of 2000
(a) Target Mean any material Target Mean Strength (TMS) = specified
Strength Characteristic strength+current Margin.
Current Margin =11 MPa for M25, 12 MPa for
M30, M35 and M40, 13 MPa for M45 & M55
and 14 MPa for M55 and M60

(ii) Later on during construction

Target Mean Strength = specified
characteristic Strength+1.64 x standard
deviation from at least 40 samples.

(iii) During preparation of trial mixes.

Average strength of 9 cubes at 28 days shall

be more than TMS -3.5 MPa

2. Acceptance Qty. of No. of Samples IRC:21- (i) Mean strength of any group of 4
Criteria Concrete 2000 consecutive samples = specified
(M3) characteristic strength -3 MPa
1-5 1 (ii) Strength of any sample ≥ specified
6-15 2 characteristic strength -3 MPa
16-30 3 (iii) The test strength of the sample shall be
31-50 4 the average of the strength of 3
51 and 4 specimens. The individual variation
above plus 1 for 50m3 should not be more than ±15% of the
each or part thereof average.

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R.C.C. Work

Test Frequency Ref. Codes Acceptance

1. Workability Every Transit Mixer IS:516-1959 As per requirement of the item under
execution.

2. Compressive strength As per clause 4.1 of IRC:21 As per clause 4.1 of this Manual
this Manual
(a) 7 days strength
(b) 28 days strength

3. Flexure Test Once for every design MOSRTH

mix Specifications
for Road &
4. Permeability Test Once in a month Bridge works Maximum 25mm on a specimen of 150mm
dia and 160mm height

5. Density Once in a month

(a) Fresh concrete 97.5% of the specified value

(b) Hardened concrete 97.5% of the specified value

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Piling

Test Frequency Ref. Codes Acceptance

1. Initial Tests
IS:2911 The sale vertical load shall be minimum of
(a) Vertical Minimum 2 tests for (Part-4) - (i) 50% of the final load corresponding to
each size of Pile 1985 displacement of 1/10th pile dia
(ii) 2/3rd of final load at which displacement
IS:2911 is 12mm
(Part-4) - (iii) Load corresponding to any other
1985 specified displacement as per
2. Routine Tests performance requirements

(a) Vertical Test 2% of total piles Maximum settlement at a test load of the
subject to minimum 2 working load shall not exceed 12mm
tests for each size

(b) Lateral load test Upto 2% of total piles Maximum displacement at 1.5 times the
Force should be 5mm.

(c) Integrity test 20% of total piles There shall be no unacceptable flaws in
concrete as per the recommendation of the
specified agency carry out the rest.

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 APPENDIX III

LIST OF EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED

IN SITE LABORATORY
(Illustrative)

AND

EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT TESTING

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 Appendix III

List of Equipment to be provided in Site Laboratory

General

(i) Oven-electrically operated, thermostatically controlled, range 1 No.

upto 200°C sensitivity 1°C
(ii) Platform balance 300 kg capacity 1 No.
(iii) Balance 20 kg capacity-self indicating types 1 No.
(iv) Electronic Balance 5 kg capacity accuracy 0.5 gm 2 Nos.
(v) Water bath-electrically operated and thermostatically 1 No.
controlled with adjustable shelves, sensitivity 1°C.
(vi) Thermometers:
Mercury-in-glass thermometer range 0°C to 25°C 4 Nos.
Mercury-in-steel thermometer with 30 cm stem, range upto 1 No.
300°C
(vii) Kerosene or gas stove or electric hot plate 1 No.
(viii) Glasswares, spatulas, wire gauzes, steel scales, measuring As
tape, casseroles, karahis, enameled trays of assorted sizes, required
pestle-mortar, porcelain dishes, gunny bags, plastic bags,
chemicals, digging tools like pickaxes, shovels etc
(ix) Set of IS sieve with lid and pan: 450mm diameter
63 mm, 53 mm, 37.5 mm, 26.5 mm, 13.2 mm, 9.5 mm, 6.7 1 Set
mm and 4.75 mm size
2.36 mm, 2.0 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron, 425 micron, 300 2 Sets
micron, 150 micron and 75 micron
(x) Water testing kit 1 Set
(xi) First aid box 1 Set
For soils and aggregates

(i) Riffle Box 1 No.

(ii) Atterberg Limits (liquid and plastic limits) determination 1 Set
apparatus
(iii) Compaction Test Equipment both 2.5 kg and 4.5 kg rammers 1 Set
(Light and Heavy compactive efforts)
(iv) Dry Bulk Density Test apparatus (sand pouring cylinder, tray, 1 Set
can etc.) complete
(v) Speedy Moisture Meter complete with chemicals 1 Set
(vi) Post-hole Auger with extensions 1 Set
(vii) Core cutter apparatus 10 cm dia, 10/15 cm height, complete 1 Set
with dolly, rammer etc.
(viii) Aggregate Impact Value Test apparatus/Los Angeles Abrasion 1 Set
Test apparatus
(ix) Flakiness and Elongation Test Gauges 1 Set
(x) Standard measures of 30, 15 and 3 litres capacity along with 1 Set
standard tamping rod

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 (xi) California Bearing Ratio test Apparatus 1 Set
(xii) Unconfined compression test apparatus 1 Set
For Bitumen and Bituminous Mixes

(i) Penetrometer with standard needles 1 Set

(ii) Riffle box – small size 1 No.
(iii) Centrifuge type bitumen extractor, hand operated, complete 1 Set
with petrol/commercial benzene.
(iv) Marshall stability test apparatus, complete with all accessories 1 Set
(v) Field density bottle along with cutting, tray, chisel, hammer 2 Nos.
and standard sand
(vi) 3 m straight edge 1 Set
(vii) Camber board 1 No.
(viii) Core cutting machine with 10 cm dia diamond cutting edge 1 Set
(ix) Vacuum pump and 3 specific gravity bottles 1 Set
For Cement and Cement Concrete

(i) Vicat apparatus for testing setting times 1 Set

(ii) Slump testing apparatus 4 Sets
(iii) Compression and Flexural strength testing machine of 200 1 No.
tonne capacity with additional dial for flexural testing
(iv) Needle Vibrator 2 Nos.
(v) Air Meter 1 No.
(vi) Vibrating hammer for vibrating dry mix as for Dry Lean 1 No.
Cement concrete sub-base
(vii) Core cutter apparatus 150 mm dia 1 Set

Note: The items and their numbers listed in this Clause shall be decided by
the Engineer as per requirements of the Project and modified accordingly.

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 EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT TESTING

Testing of some materials for quality control needs to be carried out in

external laboratories for two reasons. One because certain test facilities are
not available at the site or the other because independent testing of certain
materials qualifying level 3 need to be tested in external laboratory. This
Chapter lays down the minimum requirements that a testing laboratory
needs to fulfill for any given test(s) and gives addresses of some of the
suggested testing laboratories. It is not necessary that one lab carried out
all the tests. Laboratories for various tests shall be selected based on the
facilities available with the same.

Requirements of Testing Laboratory

The testing lab shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(a) Should have a library of all the relevant codes and standards
containing guidelines for carrying out the tests and the once
indicating the acceptance criteria.
(b) All the required equipment for the relevant testing in good working
condition should be available.
(c) Equipment requiring calibration should be calibrated at required
frequency. Relevant calibration certificates should be available for
inspection.
(d) Facilities for obtaining required atmosphere conditions for tests
such as temperature and relative humidity should be available.
(e) Equipment should be of adequate capacity to carry out the relevant
tests.

Some suggested Testing Laboratories

It is advised that the testing laboratory be situated as close to the site of

works as possible so that samples can be easily and quickly transported to
the laboratory. Sometimes size and weights of samples are so large that
they may require special arrangement for their transportation. Smaller
distance will also facilitate better frequency of sampling and testing.

Name and addresses of a few laboratories in India are indicated below. Any
other laboratory meeting the selection criteria to the satisfaction of the
engineer may also be selected for carrying out the tests:

a) Delhi Test House

A 62-63, GT-Karnal Road
Industrial Area, Opposite Hans Cinema
Azadpur, Delhi-110033
Phone: 7437327 Fax: 7435509

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b) AES Testing & Research laboratories
1304, Nirman Tower
26, Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-110001
Phone: 3323256

c) Regional Testing Centre (NR)

Sahid Capt Gaur Marg
Okhla, New Delhi-110020

d) Central Road Research Institute

Delhi Mathura Road
P.O. CRRI, New Delhi-110020

e) Indian Institute of Technology

Hauz Khas
New Delhi-110016

f) Shriram Institute of Industrial Research

19, University Road
Delhi-110007
Phone: 7257267 Fax: 7257676

g) Torsteel Research Foundation in India

1/4 APE Trust Building, 2nd Floor
Bull Temple Road
Bangalore-560017
Phone: 080-6612908 Fax: 080-6616524

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 APPENDIX IV

FORMS FOR TESTING

PART A: ROAD WORKS

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 Appendix IV

FORMS FOR TESTING

PART A: ROAD WORKS

1. EARTHWORKS

2. SUB-BASE AND BASE

3. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS

4. CONCRETE

5. GENERAL WORKS

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EARTHWORK

1. Liquid Limit and Plasticity Index

2. Laboratory Compaction

3. Grain size analysis

4. Field Density

5. Calibration of sand

6. Excavation Control

7. Embankment/Sub-grade Control

8. Organic Matter in Soil

9. Determination of total soluble Sulphates

10. Determination of Free Swelling Index of Soils

11. California Bearing Ratio Test Data Sheet

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 LIQUID LIMIT AND PLASTICITY INDEX DETERMINATION
(IS: 2720 - Part 5)

Contractor: ________________________ Date: ________________________________

Station: ___________________________ Sample No.: __________________________
Original Source: ____________________Tested by: ___________________________

LIQUID LIMIT DETERMINATION

Determination No.
Container No.
No. of Blows
Wt. of Can + Wet Soil, g
Wt. of Can + Dry Soil, g
Wt. of Water, g
Wt. of Can, g
Wt. of Dry Soil, g
Water content, %

PLASTIC LIMIT DETERMINATION

Determination No.
Container No.
Wt. of Can + Wet Soil, g
Wt. of Can + Dry Soil, g
Wt. of Water, g
Wt. of Can, g
Wt. of Dry Soil, g
Water content, %
Average Water Content, %

GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS

IS Sieve % Passing
Moisture Content %

4.75 mm
0.425 mm
0.075 mm

Plastic Limit: _______________

Plasticity Index: _______________
Classification: _______________
Remarks: _______________
_______________

No. of Blows

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________
Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 LABORATORY COMPACTION
(IS: 2720 - Parts 7 & 8)

Contractor: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________

Station: ______________________________________ Sample No.: ______________
Soil Description: ______________________________ Date Tested: ______________
Tested by: _____________________________________
Test Designation: Part 7/Part 8 (circle one) Specimen Preparation:
Single/Separate (circle)

WATER CONTENT DETERMINATION

Sample No. 1 2 3 4 5
Moisture Can No.
Wt. of Can + Wet Soil, g
Wt. of Can + Dry Soil, g
Wt. of Water, g
Wt. of Can, g
Wt. of Dry Soil, g
Water content, %
Average Water Content, %

DENSITY DETERMINATION
Wt. of Moist Soil + Mould, g
Wt. of Mould, g
Wt. of Moist Soil, g
Vol. of Mould, cm3
Wet Density, g/cm3
Dry Density, g/cm3

Diameter of mould, mm
Weight of rammer, kg
Height of fall, mm
Dry Density, g/cm3

No. of blows
No. of layers
Optimum Moisture
Content, %
Maximum Dry Density,
g/cm3

Remarks: _______________________
_______________________

Moisture Content, %

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________
Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS
(IS: 2720 Part - 4)

Sample No.: _______________________ Date Sampled: ________________________

Source: ___________________________ Date Tested: __________________________
Proposed Use: _____________________ Original Wt., g = ______________________
Oven Dry Wt., g = _____________________
Wash Oven Dry Wt., g = _______________

IS Sieve Wt. % Cumulative Remarks

(mm) Retained Retained Wt. % %
(g) Passing Passing Retained
(g)
100.0
53.0
25.0
19.0
12.5
10.0
6.5
4.75
2.36
0.425
0.075
Pan
Wash
Loss
Total

GRAVEL, % ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA SPECIFIED:

SAND, % __________________________________
SILT & CLAY, % __________________________________

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 FIELD DENSITY TEST
(Sand Replacement Method, IS: 2720 Part - 28)

Contractor: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Location/Layer: ________________________ Quantity Represented: ___________

WET DENSITY DETERMINATION

Laboratory No.
Location of Test
Sand Cone Apparatus No.
Wt. of App. filled with Sand, g
Wt. of App. & Remaining Sand, g
Wt. of Sand in Hole, Cone & Plate, g
Wt. of Sand in Hole, g
Bulk Density of Sand used, g/cm3
Vol. of Test Hole, cm3
Wt. of Excavated Materials, g
Wet Density, g/cm3

MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINATION

Can No.
Wt. of Wet Sample + Can, g
Wt. of Dry Sample + Can, g
Wt. of Can, g
Wt. of Water, g
Wt. of Dry Sample, g
Moisture Content, %

DEGREE OF COMPACTION
Dry Density, g/cm3
Max. Dry Density, g/cm3
Optimum Moisture Content, %
Degree of Compaction, %
Required Degree of Compaction, %
Standard Deviation, g/cm3

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 CALIBRATION OF SAND
(IS: 2720 Part - 28)

Sample No.: _____________________________ Calibration Date: _______________

Source: _________________________________ Calibrated by: __________________

Test No. 1 2 3 4

Wt. of Cylinder + Sand before

Pouring into Calibrating Can, g

Wt. of Cylinder + Sand after

Pouring into Calibrating Can, g

Wt. of Sand in Cone + Calibrating

Can, g
Wt. of Sand before pouring onto
Level Platform, g
Wt. of Sand after pouring onto
Level Platform, g
Wt. of Sand in Cone, g

Wt. of Sand in Calibrating Can, g

Vol. Of Calibrating Can, cu. Cm

Bulk Density of Sand, g/cu. Cm

Ave. Bulk Density, g/cu. Cm

Ave. of Wt. of Sand in Cone, g

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 EXCAVATION CONTROL

Contractor: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________

Station: From km _____________________________________ to km ____________
Total Volume of Excavation, m3: __________________________________________
Description of Materials: __________________________________________________

TEST RESULTS SAMPLES

1 2 3 4
PASSING 25.0 mm
GRADATION

PASSING 4.75 mm

PASSING 0.075 mm

MOISTURE CONTENT, %
LIQUID LIMIT, %
PLASTICITY INDEX, %
FREE SWELLING INDEX, %
OMC, %
MDD, g/cm3
CLASSIFICATION (MOSRTH Clause 301.2)

CONCLUSION:

SUITABLE UNSUITABLE

For embankment Sta. ___________________ For disposal at ____________

For subgrade Sta. _______________________ ___________________________

For stockpile Sta. ________________________

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________
Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 EMBANKMENT/SUBGRADE CONTROL

Station: From Km To Km Date:

Layer Width: Layer thickness:
Actual Fill Height: Depth below Subgrade:
Soil Description: Taken From:
Compacted by (Compaction Equipment):

TEST RESULTS SPECS. SAMPLES

REQMT. 1 2 3 4 5
PASSING 50.0 mm
GRADATION

PASSING 4.75 mm

PASSING 0.075 mm

Moisture Content, %

Liquid Limit, %

Plasticity Index, %

Free Swelling Index, %

Soluble Sulphate Content, g/l

OMC, %

MDD, g/cm3

Degree of Compaction, %

Soil Classification (IS 1498)

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 DETERMINATION OF ORGANIC MATTER (SOIL)
(IS: 2720 Part - 22)

Description of Material: _____________________ Date of Sampling: ___________

Location: ___________________________________ Sampled by: _________________
Tested by: __________________________________ Date of Testing: ______________

Determination No. 1 2 3

Total Weight of Original Sample (W1), g

Weight of Soil Passing 10 mm Sieve (W2), g

Weighing Bottle No.

Weight of Weighing Bottle and Dry Soil after

Taking Specimen for Test, g

Weight of Weighing Bottle and Dry Soil

before Taking Specimen for Test, g

Weight of Dry Soil Specimen Used (W3), g

Volume of Ferrous Sulphate Solution added

to Standarize Potassium Dichromate
Solution (x), ml

Volume of Potassium Dichromate Solution

used to Oxidize Organic V= 10.5 (1-y/x), ml

Percentage of Organic Matter

in Soil = (0.6 W2 V) / (W1 W3)

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 DETERMINATION OF TOTAL SOLUBLE SULPHATES
(IS: 2720 Part - 27)

Description of Material: ______________________ Date of Sampling: __________

Location: ____________________________________ Sampled by: ________________

Tested by: ___________________________________ Date of Testing: _____________

Determination No.

Weight of Specimen, g

Volume of N/4 Barium Chloride added

(x), ml

Volume of N/4 Potassium Chromate

Solution used in Back Titration (y), ml

N/4 Barium Chloride actually used for

Precipitating Sulphate

Sulphate as Sodium Sulphate in Soil, %

by Mass= 0.0177 (100) (x-y)

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 DETERMINATION OF FREE SWELL INDEX OF SOILS
(IS: 2720 Part - 40)

Description of Material: ______________________ Date of Sampling: __________

Location: ____________________________________ Sampled by: ________________

Tested by: ___________________________________ Date of Testing: _____________

Determination Measuring Cylinder Reading After 24 hours Free

No. No. Swell
Kerosene Distilled Kerosene Distilled Index, %
Water Water

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO TEST DATA SHEET
(IS: 2720 Part - 16)
Molding Date : Penetration Date :
Sample No.: Tested by:
Density Data
A. Condition of Specimen Before Soaking After Soaking
B. Wt. of Compacted Sample, Mold
and Base Plate, g
C. Wt. of Mold and Base Plate, g
D. Wt. of Sample, g
E. Height of Specimen, cm
F. Vol. of Specimen, cm3
G. Wet Density, g/cm3
H. Moisture Content, %
I. Dry Density, g/cm3
Expansion Ratio Determination
J. Surcharge Weight, kg O. Expansion Ratio:
K. Initial Height of Specimen, mm
L. Initial Dial Gauge Reading, mm O = (N/K) (100)
M. Final dial Gauge Reading, mm
N. Difference, mm
Water Content Data
Before After After Soaking
Compaction Compaction Top 30 mm Bulk
Wt. of Can + Wet Soil, g
Wt. of Can + Dry Soil, g
Wt. of Water, g
Wt. of Can, g
Wt. of Dry Soil, g
Water Content, %
Average Water Content, %
Penetration Data
Penetration Test No. Penetration Unit Std. Total
Local Total Corr. CBR Load Std.
Dial Load (kgf) (kgf/cm2) Load
Reading (kgf) (kgf)
0.5 mm 2.5 mm
1.0 mm 5.0 mm
1.5 mm 7.5 mm
2.0 mm 10.0 mm
2.5 mm 12.5 mm
4.0 mm
5.0 mm
7.5 mm
10.0 mm
12.5 mm
Remarks: _________________________________________________________________
Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:
________________________ ___________________ __________________
Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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Sub-base and Base

1. Sub-base Control

2. Base Control

3. Abrasion Test by Los Angeles Machine

4. Specific Gravity and Water Absorption of Aggregates

5. Aggregate Impact Value

6. Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

7. Flakiness and Elongation Index

8. Soundness Test for Aggregates

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 SUB-BASE CONTROL

Contractor: ____________________________________ Date: _______________________

Station: From km ______________________________ to km ______________________
Source: _____________________________________________________________________
Compacted by (Compaction Equipment): _____________________________________

Tolerances from the Design Required Measured Permitted

Variation
Layer Thickness
Elevation of Surface
Surface Irregularity (by 3 m
straight edge)
Crossfall
Longitudinal Grade Over 25 m

TEST RESULTS SPECS. SAMPLES

REQMT. 1 2 3 4 5
PASSING 25.0 mm
GRADATION

PASSING 4.75 mm

PASSING 0.075 mm

Natural Moisture Content, %

Liquid Limit, %
Plasticity Index, %
L.A.A., %
CBR, %
OMC, %
MDD, g/cm3
Field Density, g/ cm3
Degree of Compaction, %

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 BASE CONTROL

Contractor: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________

Station: From km _____________________________ to km ______________________
Source: _____________________________________________________________________
Compacted by (Compaction Equipment): _____________________________________

TEST RESULTS SPECS. SAMPLES

REQMT. 1 2 3 4 5
PASSING 25.0 mm
GRADATION

PASSING 4.75 mm

PASSING 0.075 mm

Natural Moisture Content, %

Liquid Limit, %
Plasticity Index, %
L.A.A., %
CBR, %
OMC, %
MDD, g/cm3
Field Density, g/ cm3
Degree of Compaction, %

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 ABRASION TEST BY USE OF THE LOS ANGELES MACHINE
(IS: 2386 Part - 4)

Contract: ________________________________ Date Sampled: ____________________

Kind of Material: _________________________Date Tested: ______________________
Source: __________________________________Quantity Represented: ____________

Passing Retained Grading and Weight in gm of Test Sample

On A B C D
37.5 25.0 -- -- -- --
25.0 19.0 -- -- -- --
19.0 12.50 -- -- -- --
12.5 9.5 -- -- -- --
9.5 6.3 -- -- -- --
6.3 4.75 -- -- -- --
4.75 2.36 -- -- -- --
TOTAL -- -- -- --

Note: The test sample shall conform to one of the grading in the above table.

SPEED GRADING NO. OF WEIGHT OF Specification’s Limit

SPHERES CHARGE, gm
A 12 DBM
B 11 Other Works
C 8
D 6

Note: The abrasive charge shall consist of cast iron or steel spheres
approximately 47.6 mm in diameter and each weight between 390 and 445
grams. The charge depending upon grading of test sample shall be as tabulated
above.

Calculations: Abrasion Loss, % = (A-B) / B x 100 = _______________

Where: A = Original oven dried weight, g = ___________

B = Oven dried weight retained on 1.70 mm sieve
after abrasion, g = ___________

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY & WATER
ABSORPTION

Sample No.: _______________________________ Sampling Date: __________________

Source/Location: __________________________ Testing Date: ____________________

Determination No. 1 2
Wt. of saturated surface dry sample, g
Wt. of pycnometer containing sample & water, g
Wt. of pycnometer filled with water, g
Wt. of oven dried sample, g
Specific Gravity on oven dried basis
Ave. Specific Gravity
Water Absorption
Average Water Absorption

Specific Gravity = (Wt. of OD sample)/(Wt. of SSD sample – [(Wt. of Pyc.

containing sample & Water) – (Wt. of Pyc. filled with Water)]

Water Absorption = [(Wt. of SSD sample – Wt. of OD sample)/(Wt. of OD sample)]

(100)

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE
(IS: 2386 Part - 4)

Location: Tested by:

Material: Date:

Quarry: Range of Sieve: 10.0 mm to 12.5 mm

Date Sampled: No. of Blows: 15
Location: Height of Fall: 380 mm
Method of Sampling: By means of scoop Method of Crushing: Sudden

Sample Wt. of Wt. of Wt. of Wt. of Wt. of Aggregate

No. Container Container Aggregate Aggregate Aggregate Impact
(g) + Before Retained Passing Value
Aggregate Compaction on 2.36 on 2.36 (%)
(g) (g) mm sieve mm sieve
(g) (g)

Average :

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 SIEVE ANALYSIS OF FINE AND COARSE AGGREGATES
(IS: 2386 Part - 1)

Source of Material: ____________________________ Date Sampled: _____________

Description: ___________________________________ Date Tested: _______________

Wet Wt.: Oven Dried Wt.: Washed Oven Dried Wt.:

IS Sieve Wt. % % % Specification

(mm) Retained Retained Cumulative Cumulative Limits
(g) Retained Passing
75.00
63.00
45.00
40.00
37.50
26.50
22.40
20.00
19.00
16.00
13.20
12.50
11.20
10.00
9.50
5.60
4.75
2.80
2.36
1.18
0.710
0.600
0.425
0.300
0.150
0.090
0.075
Pan
Wash Loss
Total

Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________
Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 FLAKINESS AND ELONGATION INDEX
(IS: 2386 Part - 1)

Source of Material: ______________________________ Date Sampled: _____________

Description: _____________________________________ Date Tested: _______________

Sieve Size Total Wt. of Wt. Retained on Wt. Passing on

(mm) Aggregates Flakiness Gauge Flakiness Gauge
Retained (g) (g)
(g)
63 – 50
50 – 40
40 – 31.5
31.5 – 25
25 – 20
20 – 16
16 – 12.5
12.5 – 10
10 – 6.3
Total
Percentage of Flakiness Index:
(Total Wt. of Agg. Ret. on Flakiness Ga./Wt. Passing on Flakiness Ga.)(100)
= _________________

Sieve Size Total Wt. of Wt. Retained on Wt. Passing on

(mm) Aggregates Elongation Gauge Elongation Gauge
Retained (g) (g)
(g)
50 – 40
40 -25
25 – 20
20 -16
16 – 12.5
12.5 – 10
10 – 6.3
Total
Percentage of Elongation Index Value:
(Total Wt. Ret. on Elongation Ga./Total Wt. Passing on Elongation Ga.)(100)
= _________________

COMBINED PERCENTAGE OF FLAKINESS & ELONGATION = __________________

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________
Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 SOUNDNESS TEST DATA
(IS: 2386 Part - 5)

Soundness Test for Fine Aggregates

Sieve Size Grading of Weight of Percent Weighted

Passing Retained Original Test Passing Average
Sample, % Fractions After Test (Corrected
Before (Actual Percent
Test, g Loss) Loss)
0.150 mm - - - -
0.300 mm 0.130 mm - - -
0.600 mm 0.300 mm
1.18 mm 0.600 mm
2.36 mm 1.18 mm
4.75 mm 2.36 mm
10 mm 4.75 mm
Total - -

Soundness Test for Coarse Aggregates

Sieve Size Grading of Weight of Percent Weighted

Passing Retained Original Test Passing Average
Sample, % Fractions After Test (Corrected
Before (Actual Percent
Test, g Loss) Loss)
63 mm 40 mm
40 mm 20 mm
20 mm 10 mm
10 mm 4.75 mm
Total - -

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: Checked by: Approved by:

________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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BITUMINOUS MATERIALS

1. Sieve Analysis

2. Bitumen Penetration Test

3. Mix Design by Marshall Method

4. Marshall Test

5. Marshall Test Result

6. Binder Content and Gradation of Mix

7. Bituminous Plant Mix Control

8. Application of Bituminous Prime/Tack Coat

9. Bituminous Concrete Surface Control

10. Stripping Value of Aggregates

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 SIEVE ANALYSIS OF ASPHALTIC MIXED AGGREGATES
(IS: 2386 Part - 1)

Source of Material: ____________________________ Date Sampled: _____________

Description: ___________________________________ Date Tested: _______________

Dry Wt.: Dry Fraction for Wash: Washed Oven Dried Wt.:

IS Sieve Wt. % % % Governing Specifications

(mm) Retained Retain- Cumul- Cumul- Limit JMF Limit
(g) ed ative ative after
Retained Passing Applying
Tolerance
26.50
19.00
13.20
4.75
2.36
1.18
0.600
0.300
0.075
Pan
Wash
Loss
Total

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
Consultant Consultant

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 GRADING OF AGGREGATES FOR DENSE BITUMINOUS
MACADAM
(MOSRTH Clause 507.2.5)

Source of Material: ____________________________ Date Sampled: _____________

Description: ___________________________________ Date Tested: _______________

Wet Wt.: Oven Dried Wt.: Washed Oven Dried Wt.:

IS Sieve Wt. % Retained % % Specifications

(mm) Retained Cumulative Cumulative Limits
(g) Retained Passing
37.5 100
26.5 90 – 100
13.2 56 – 80
4.75 29 – 59
2.36 19 – 45
0.300 5 – 17
0.075 1–7
Pan
Wash Loss
Total

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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 BITUMEN PENETRATION TEST

Trial No. 1 2 3

Specimen A B C A B C A B C

Initial Reading

Final Reading

Average Value

Remarks: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 HOT MIX DESIGN DATA BY THE MARSHALL METHOD

Location/Source: ________________________ Dated Sampled: ____________________

Date Tested: _____________________________ Tested by: __________________________
Description of Sample: ___________________ % AC by wt. of mix: _________________
Sp. Gr. Of AC (Gac): _____Pen. Grade: ____ Ave. Bulk Sp. Gr. of Agg. (Gb): _______

SAMPLE Set I Set II

1 2 3 Average 4 5 6 Average
a Sample Height, mm
b Wt. of Sample in Air, g
c Wt. of SSD Sample in Air, g
d Wt. of sample of Water, g
e Bulk Volume, cc
f Bulk Density, g/cc
g AC by Wt. of Agg., %
h AC by Wt. of Mix, %
i Vol. of AC, %
j Vol. of Agg., cc
k Vol. of Voids, %
l Max. Theor. Density, g/cc
m Voids in Mineral Agg., %
n Voids Filled with Asphalt, %
o Air Voids in Total Mix, %
p Stability (measured), kg
q Correlation Ratio
r Stability (Adjusted), kg
s Loss of Stability, %
t Flow, mm
u Rigidity Ratio
v Swell, %

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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 MARSHALL TEST

Location: ________________________________ Date Tested: _______________________

Date Sampled: ___________________________Tested By: _________________________

DENSITY DETERMINATION JMF Density:

Sample No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
(a) Wt. in Air, g
(b) Wt. in air SSD, g
(c) Wt. in Water, g
(d) Volume, cc
(e) Density, g/cc
(f) Air Voids in Mix, %
(g) VMA, %
(h) Stability
(i) Flow, mm

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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 MARSHALL TEST RESULT

25 mm 12.5 mm Grit Lime

% of
Aggregates

SOURCE:
LOCATION: BITUMEN S.G.:
TYPE OF MIX: BITUMEN GRADE:
Sl. % of Dry S.S.D Volume Bulk Avg. Mix Marshall Strength Ave. Flow Ave. % of % of %
No. Bitumen Sample Weight (cc) Density Bulk Density Stability (3.86”) Strength in Flow Air VMA of
(g) (g) (g/cc) Density (theoretical) Load in kg in kg mm (2 to Voids (10 VFB
(g/cc) (kg) (A) 4) (3 to to (65
5) 12) to
75)

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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 BINDER CONTENT & GRADATION OF THE MIX

Sample No.: Date:

Type of Mix: Source:
Wt. of Mix before Extraction, g: Location:
Wt. of Mix after Extraction, g Sample Taken from:
Wt. of Binder, g: % of Binder Content in Mix:

SIEVE ANALYSIS AFTER EXTRACTION

IS SIEVE Wt. of Agg. % of Agg. % of Agg. Specification Remarks

(mm) (g) Retained Passing Limits

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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 BITUMINOUS PLANT MIX CONTROL

Sieve Size Job Mix Measured Results Range Tolerance

(mm) Formula from JMF

Sand Equivalent
Abrasion
Bulk Sp. Gr.
Stripping
Mineral Filler:

Plasticity Index
Bituminous Material:
Penetration
Mix:
Bitumen content, %
Density, g/cm3
Air Voids, %
Stability, (corrected)
Flow
Voids in Mineral Agg., %
Specimen Height, cm
Bulk Sp. Gr.
Temperature of Mix

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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 APPLICATION OF BITUMINOUS PRIME/TACK COAT
(As suggested by the Asphalt Institute)

Contract: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Kind of Bitumen Material: ____________________________________________________
Station Limits: From _____________________________ To _________________________
Length (m): _________________ Width (m): ____________ Area (m2): _______________

1. Application Temperature of Prime/Tack Coat:

2. Observed Temperature of Prime/Tack Coat:
3. (a) Unit Weight Prime/Tack Coat:
(b) Unit Weight of Chips (Loose) Tonne/m3:
4. Correction Factor at observed Temperature:
5. (a) Speed of Distributor: _______________ kph (b) Height of Spray Bar: 0.35 m

Tray No.
6. Weight of Tray, g
7. Weight of Tray with Bitumen, g
8. Weight of Bitumen (7-6), g
9. Area of Tray, cm2
10. Rate of Spray (8/9), g/cm2
11. Rate of Spray (10/0.10), kg/m2
12. Rate of Application, (11/3a), l/m2
13. Average Rate of Application, l/m2
14. Governing Specifications, l/m2 Primer binder Tack coat-kg/10m2
CHIPS SPREADING
Tray No.
15. Weight of Tray, g
16. Weight of Tray + Chips, g
17. Weight of Chips (16 – 15), g
18. Area of Tray, cm2
19. Rate of Application (17/18), g/cm2
20. Average (Ave. of 19/0.10), kg/m2
21. Ave. Rate of Application (3b/20), m2/m2
22. Governing Specification, m2/m2

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE CONTROL

Chainage: Lane:
Pavement Thickness: Surface Width:

Bituminous Conc. Type: LABORATORY FIELD

Specimen No.
Date Sampled
Date Tested
Ave. Thickness, cm
(a) Specimen Wt. in Air, g
(b) Specimen Wt. in Water, g
(c) SSD Specimen Wt., g
(d) Bulk Sp. Gr. D = A/(C-B),
g/cm3
(e) Maximum Sp. Gr.
AC by wt. of agg., %
Air Voids
n = [(E-D)/E]100, %
Degree of compaction =
(D Field/D Lab)100, %
Marshall Stability (adjusted)
Flow
Surface Irregularity, mm

SPECIFICATIONS:

Min. Degree of Compaction: AC Range (% dry agg.):

Min. Marshall Stab: Surface Tolerance (3 m Str. Edge):
Flow Range:

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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 DETERMINATINO OF STRIPPING VALUE OF AGGREGATES
(IS: 6241)

Source/Location: _______________________ Size of Lot: _________________________

Material: _______________________________ Date of Sampling: __________________

Size of Sample: _________________________ Date of Testing: ____________________

Determination No.
Type of Aggregate
Type of Binder
% Binder used
Total Weight of Aggregates
Total Weight of Binder
Temperature of Water Bath, 0C
Stripping Value, %
Mean Stripping Value, %

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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________________________ ___________________ __________________

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Consultant Consultant

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CONCRETE

1. Silt Content in Sand

2. Sieve Analysis of fine and Coarse Aggregates

3. Flakiness and Elongation Index

4. Consistency of cement

5. Trial Mix Design

6. Compressive Strength Concrete/Mortar Cubes

7. Flexural Strength of Concrete Beams

8. Calibration of Concrete Batching Plant

9. Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity

10. Workability/Consistency of Fresh Concrete

11. Estimation of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates

12. Fineness of Cement

13. Initial and final Setting Time of cement

14. Determination of clay Lumps

15. Determination of soft particles

16. Determination of light weight pieces (coal and lignite)

17. Determination of clay, fine silt and fine dust (Sedimentation method)

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 SILT CONTENT IN SAND

Sample No.: Sampling Date:

Source/Location: Testing Date:
Tested by:

Trial No. 1 2 3
Total Volume of sand taken
Volume of Sand after Submerging
Volume of Silt after Submerging
Silt Content, %
Average. %

Silt Content = [(Vol. of Silt after Submerging)/

(Vol. of Sand after Submerging)] x 100

Acceptance criteria specified: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

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________________________ ___________________ __________________

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Consultant Consultant

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 CONSISTENCY OF CEMENT

SAMPLE No.: DATE OF SAMPLING:

SOURCE/LOCATION:
DELIVERY CHALLAN NO. & DATE: TESTING DATE:
CEMENT MANUFACTURER:
GRADE & TYPE OF CEMENT: TESTED BY:
BATCH NO. (W/M/Y):

Trial Wt. of Water Water Needle Remarks

No. Cement (cc) (%) Penetration
(gm) mm

STANDARD
CONSISTENCY
AT 28 DEGREES
TEMPERATURE

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:
STANDARD CONSISTENCY (P): %
INITIAL SETTING TIME : min. 30 minutes
FINAL SETTING TIME : max. 600 minutes

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________

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 TRIAL MIX DESIGN DETAILS
GRADE -

1 Mix Ref. No.

2 Date of Casting
3 Type of Cement
4 Type of Concrete
5 Type of Admixture
6 Cement in kg/m3
7 Water in kg/m3
8 w/c Ratio
9 A/c Ratio
10 FA/CA Ratio
11 % of FA
12 % of CA
13 Proportions of Ingredients
25 mm
12.5 mm
Natural Sand
Crush Sand
14 Admixture dosage ml/m3
15 Slump @ 0 minute
Slump @ 45 minutes
16 Concrete Temp. @ 0 minute
Concrete Temp. @ 45 minutes
17 Compressive Strength
3 days
7 days
28 days
19 REMARKS

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________

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196
 COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE/MORTAR CUBES
(IS: 516)

Sample Date of Structure/ Grade of Age Slump Section Sample Density Comp. Comp. Ave. Remarks
No. Casting Location Concrete (Days) (mm) Area Height on Test Load Strength Comp.
(cm2) (cm) Date (kN) (N/mm2) Strength
(kg/m3) (N/mm2)

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 FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF CEMENT CONCRETE BEAMS

Sample Date of Structure/ Grade of No. of Slump Dimension ID Weight Load Comp. Ave.
No. Casting Location Concrete Days (mm) (cm) Mark (g) (kN) Strength Comp.
(N/mm2) Strength
(N/mm2)

Remarks:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 CALIBRATION CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT

Location: Date of Calibration:

Type: Calibrated by:

Description Trial – 1 Trial – 2 Trial – 3 Trial – 4 Trial - 5

FEEDER BIN 1
(a) As per computer
(b) As per weigh bridge
(c) Difference
FEEDER BIN 2
(a) As per computer
(b) As per weigh bridge
(c) Difference
FEEDER BIN 3
(a) As per computer
(b) As per weigh bridge
(c) Difference
FEEDER BIN 4
(a) As per computer
(b) As per weigh bridge
(c) Difference
FEEDER BIN 5
(a) As per computer
(b) As per weigh bridge
(c) Difference

Remarks: ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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 ALKALI AGGREGATE REACTIVITY TEST DATA
(IS: 2386 Part 7: Mortar Bar Method)

Type of Aggregate: __________________Type of Portland cement: _________________

Source of Aggregate: ________________Source of Portland cement: _______________

Alkali Content of Cement: %K30: ________ %Na3O: _____ %Na3O: ___________

Specimen No. Remarks

Initial Measurement: Date
Temp., 0C: _________ Time
Rel. Humidity % Length, mm
Measurement at 1 month: Date
Temp., 0C: _________ Time
Rel. Humidity %: Length, mm
Ave. Expansion, mm
Measurement at 2 month: Date
Temp., 0C: _________ Time
Rel. Humidity %: Length, mm
Ave. Expansion, mm
Measurement at 3 month: Date
Temp., 0C: _________ Time
Rel. Humidity %: Length, mm
Ave. Expansion, mm
Measurement at 6 month: Date
Temp., 0C: _________ Time
Rel. Humidity %: Length, mm
Ave. Expansion, mm
Measurement at 9 month: Date
Temp., 0C: _________ Time
Rel. Humidity %: Length, mm
Ave. Expansion, mm
Measurement at 12 Date
month: Time
Temp., 0C: _________ Length, mm
Rel. Humidity %: Ave. Expansion, mm
Examination at end of Test:
Description of Warping: -------------------------------------------------
Pattern & Location of Cracking: ------------------------------------------------
Superficial Deposits/Exudations: -------------------------------------------------

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200
 WORKABILITY/CONSISTENCY OF FRESH CONCRETE
(SLUMP TEST)
(IS: 1199)

Structure Grade of w/c Slump Average Remarks

Details Concrete (mm) (mm)

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________________________ ___________________ __________________

Contractor’s Representative Materials Engineer Resident Engineer
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 ESTIMATION OF ORGANIC IMPURITIES (FINE AGGREGATES)
(IS: 2386 Part - 2)

Source/Location: _____________________ Material Description: _________________

____________________ ________________

Date of Sampling: ____________________ Date of Testing: ______________________

Result of Comparison with Standard Solution: Darker/Lighter (circle one)

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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 FINENESS OF PORTLAND CEMENT BY 0.075 mm SIEVE
(IS 4031)

Cement Brand: ________________________ Date of Sampling: __________________

Source: ________________________________ Date of Testing: ____________________

Size of Sample: _________________________ Size of Lot: _________________________

Determination No. Weight of Sample Weight of Residue Fineness

(g) (g) (%)

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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________________________ ___________________ __________________

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 DETERMINATION OF INITIAL AND FINAL SETTING TIME OF
HYDRAULIC CEMENT BY VICAT NEEDLE
(IS: 4031)

Cement Brand: ________________________ Date of Sampling: __________________

Source: ________________________________ Date of Testing: ____________________

Size of Sample: _________________________ Size of Lot: _________________________

Determination No.
Normal Consistency
Time when water is added to cement
Time at initial setting
Total time taken for initial setting
Time at final setting
Total time taken for final setting

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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 DETERMINATION OF CLAY LUMPS
(IS: 2386 Part - 2)

Source/Location: _____________________ Material Description: _________________

Date of Sampling: ____________________ Date of Testing: ______________________

Determination No.

Weight of Oven dried sample (W), g

Weight of sample after removal of

clay Lumps (R), g
Percentage of clay Lumps (L)
L = (W – R) (100) / (W)

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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________________________ ___________________ __________________

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205
 DETERMINATION OF SOFT PARTICLES
(IS: 2386 Part - 2)

Source/Location: _____________________ Material Description: _________________

Date of Sampling: ____________________ Date of Testing: ______________________

Sieve Size, mm
Over Over Over Over Over
10 to 12.5 to 20 to 25 to 40 to
12.5 20 25 40 50
Weight of Particles tested, g

No. of Particles tested

Weight of Particles classified as

Soft, g
No. of Particles classified as Soft

% of Test sample classified as Soft

by weight
% of Test sample classified as Soft
by Number of Particles
Ave. % of Test Sample classified as
Soft by weight
Ave. % of Test Sample classified as
Soft by Number of Particles
Ave. % of Test Sample classified as
Soft based on Grading*

* Refer to original grading of aggregates received for examination

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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 DETERMINATION OF LIGHT-WEIGHT PIECES
(COAL AND LIGNITE)
(IS: 2386 Part - 2)

Source/Location: _____________________ Material Description: _________________

Date of Sampling: ____________________ Date of Testing: ______________________

Determination No.

Dry weight of decanted pieces (W1 ), g

Dry weight of portion of sample coarser than 300

micron Sieve (W2), g
Dry weight of portion of sample coarser than 4.75
mm Sieve (W3), g
Percentage of Light-Weight Pieces (L):
L = (100) (W1) / W2) – for Fine Aggregates
L = (100) (W1) / W3) – for Coarse Aggregates

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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 DETERMINATION OF CLAY, FINE SILT AND FINE DUST
(SEDIMENTATION METHOD)
(IS: 2386 Part - 2)

Source/Location: _____________________ Material Description: _________________

Date of Sampling: ____________________ Date of Testing: ______________________

Determination No.

Weight of Original Sample (W1), g

Weight of Dried Residue (W2), g

Volume of Pipette (V), ml

Percentage of Clay and Fine Silt or Fine Dust

= (100/W1) {[(1000) (W2) / (V)] – 0.8}

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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GENERAL

1. Sample Log

2. Quality Control Test Statement

3. Material Source Data

4. Surface Regularity Longitudinal

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 SAMPLE LOG

Field Description Date Kind Date Quantity Original Remarks

Sample Sampled of Tested Represented Source
No. Test of
Material

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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 Quality Control Test Statement

Item Description Kind of Number of Tests Conducted Remarks

No. Test Completed Passed Failed

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

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 MATERIALS SOURCES DATA

NOTE: TO BE SUBMITTED WITH ATTACHED MARKED-UP MAP AND ANY AVAILABLE TEST FORM: ______ Date: _______
RESULTS Package ______ Section ______
Chainage:
1. Map: Sketch to indicate source site, shape, location and access/direction/distances to From:_________ To: _________
site, etc.
2. Test Results: To include all test sheets/results for each test required to obtain
approval of source.

SOURCE MATERIAL TO BE USED AVAILABLE HAUL LEAD COMMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE

NAME/LOCATION TYPE (Sand, FOR (BOQ QUANTITY TO SITE
Rock, Cement Item Nos.) (m3) (km)
etc.)

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 SURFACE REGULARITY LONGITUDINAL

CHAINAGE R1 R2 R3 L3 L2 L1

Remarks:_____________________________________________________________________

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 APPENDIX IV

FORM FOR TESTING

PART B: BRIDGES

214
 Appendix IV

FORMS FOR TESTING

PART B: BRIDGES

1. CHECK LISTS FOR SOURCE/AGENCY APPROVAL

2. FORMS FOR TESTING MATERIALS

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 CHECKLISTS
Checklist for Source/Agency Approval

Coarse Aggregate

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the supplier:

2 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the material is being supplied
by this supplier
3 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S. No. 2

4 What is the petrography of the parent rock?

Is it acceptable?

5 Will adequate quantity be available for the

complete project?

6 Have the aggregates got tested from reputed

laboratory as per IS: 383 as per chapter 3
of the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

7 Are adequate crushing and transporting

facilities available with the
supplier/crusher?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Fine Aggregates

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the supplier:

2 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the material is being supplied
by this supplier
3 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S. No. 2

4 What is the type of aggregates

(i) Crushed rock
(ii) River sand
5 Will adequate quantity be available for the
complete project?

6 Have the aggregates got tested from reputed

laboratory as per IS: 383 as per chapter 3 of
the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

7 Are adequate washing and transporting

facilities available with the supplier?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Water

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 What is the source of supply?

(i) Bore well

(ii) Supply of local body
(iii) Tankers
(iv)
2 Have the water got tested from reputed
laboratory as per chapter 3 of the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be attached)

3 Will adequate quantity be available from the

source for the duration of construction?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Cement

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the

manufacturer/supplier:

2 Whether the supplier/manufacturer among

the approved list of the clients?

3 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the material is being supplied
by this supplier:
4 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S. No. 2

5 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per chapter 3 of the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

6 Whether the supplier can supply the material

in desired size of the lot as per the site
schedule?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Reinforcement/Strands

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the

manufacturer/supplier:

2 Whether the supplier/manufacturer among

the approved list of the clients?

3 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the material is being supplied
by this supplier:
4 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S. No. 2

5 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per chapter 3 of the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

6 Whether the supplier can supply the material

in desired size of the lot as per the site
schedule?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Epoxy

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the

manufacturer/supplier:

2 Whether the supplier/manufacturer among

the approved list of the clients?

3 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the material is being supplied
by this supplier:
4 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S. No. 2

5 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per chapter 3 of the
Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

6 Whether the supplier can supply the

material in desired size of the lot as per the
site schedule?

7 Whether the manufacturer has given the

method statement for its application?
(attach a copy of the method statement)

8 Has the manufacturer furnished any

guarantee?

9 Will the manufacturer’s authorized

representative be present during the
application of epoxy?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Plasticiser

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name of the Product:

2 Type of Product (super plasticiser/water

reducing admixture/retarder etc.)

3 Name and address of the

manufacturer/supplier

4 Period for which the product is in use:

5 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the material is being supplied
by this supplier:

6 Report obtained from the clients referred at

S.No. 2:

7 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per IS:9103 as per chapter
3 of the Manual?
( a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

8 Can the agency supply the required

quantities in the stipulated time as pr the
site requirement?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Backfilling Material (Earth)

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the supplier:

2 Source of the Earth and its distance from

the site:

3 Is the source approved by the Engineer-in-

charge?
(Indicate the reference of approval)
4 Information regarding the other ongoing
works where the earth is being supplied by
this supplier:
5 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S.No. 2:

6 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per Chapter 3 of the
Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

7 Whether the supplier can supply the

material in desired quantity as per the site
schedule?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Prestressing System

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the prestressing

system agency.

2 Whether the agency among the approved

list of the clients?

3 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the agency has done the
prestressing:
4 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S.No. 2:

5 Whether the system has been tested as per

FIP recommendations for acceptance of
prestressing system as given under chapter
3 of the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)

6 Whether the prestressing hardware like

anchorage system, wedges, barrels, bearing
plate. Trumpet cone etc. have been tested
as required under chapter 3 of the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)
7 Whether the supplier can supply the
hardware including jacks and pumps duly
calibrated and in adequate numbers so as
to met the target progress of the work?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Thermoplastic Paint

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Name and address of the agency.

2 Information regarding the other ongoing

works where the work of this kind has been
done by this agency:
3 Repot obtained from the clients referred at
S. No. 2:

4 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per chapter 3 of the
Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)
5 Whether the supplier can supply the
material in desired size of the lot as per the
site schedule?

6 Does the agency have mechanized facilities

for checking the quality of paint?

7 Is automatic lane marking machine

available with the agency for use in the
work?
8 Will the agency furnish the performance
guarantee as per the MOSRTH
requirement?
9 Does the agency has specialized staff for
laying the paint?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Bearings

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Type of Bearing:

2 Name and address of the manufacturer/supplier

including the location of workshop including the
forging facilities (foundary)?
3 Whether the supplier/manufacturer among the
approved list of the MOSRTH for the particular
type of bearing as per the latest circular?
(a copy of the MOSRTH approval may be
attached)
4 Information regarding the other ongoing works
where the bearing of this type has been supplied
by this supplier:
5 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S.No. 2:

6 Has the manufacturer submitted has QAP?

7 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per QAP of the manufacturer
and/or as per chapter 3 of the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be attached)
8 Whether the supplier can supply the material in
desired nos. as per the site schedule so that the
progress of the work is not hampered?
9 Has the agency agreed to furnish a performance
bond for 10 years?
10 Will the manufacturer’s authorized
representative be available while the joint is
being installed?

Signed :
Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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Expansion Joints

S. No. Particular Remarks

1 Type of Expansion Joint:

2 Name and address of the

manufacturer/supplier including the
location of workshop?
3 Whether the supplier/manufacturer among
the approved list of the MOSRTH for the
particular type of joint as per the latest
circular?
(a copy of the MOSRTH approval may be
attached)
4 Information regarding the other ongoing
works where the expansion joint of this
type has been supplied by this supplier:
5 Report obtained from the clients referred at
S.No. 2:

6 Has the manufacturer submitted his QAP?

7 Whether the material satisfies the test

requirement as per QAP of the
manufacturer and/or as per chapter 3 of
the Manual?
(a copy of the test certificate may be
attached)
8 Whether the supplier can supply the
material in desired nos. as per the site
schedule so that the progress of the work is
not hampered?
9 Has the agency agreed to furnish a
performance bond for 10 years?
10 Will manufacturer’s authorized
representative be available while the joint is
being installed?

Signed :

Date :

For :
Contractor
Name

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 Checklist for Site Activities
Bored Cast-in-Situ Concrete Piles

1. Unique identification no. of Piles

2. Pile Group

Sketch for Pile Group No.

Pile Group No.

S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Layout

1.1 Has the layout been checked as per the

coordinates with a total survey station?
Whether found correct?

2 Vertical Alignment

2.1 Is the vertical alignment correct?

3 Piling Equipment

3.1 Whether piling equipment as approved?

3.2 Ref. of approval…………….
3.3 Whether dia of cutting tool is as per the
required bore opening?

4 Liner

4.1 Is the thickness of liner as specified in the

method statement?
4.2 Is the depth of liner from existing ground

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 S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

level as per the drawing? Specify the

depth………
5 Bentonite Slurry

5.1 Whether bentonite tested as per clause 3.7

of the Manual?

6 Flushing of Bore

6.1 Is the gravity of bottom slurry after cleaning

of bore not more than 1.2?
6.2 Has the bore been cleaned?

7 Reinforcement

7.1 Is the reinforcement checked as per

checklist?
7.2 Whether the cage has been reasonably
stiffened as observed during lifting of
reinforcement?
7.3 Whether length for construction of pile cap
available?
8 Concreting

8.1 Whether Checklist for concrete pour has

been approved?
If yes, reference of approval……………….
8.2 Has the cut off level been checked?
Specify………………………..
8.3 Does the funnel have adequate holding
capacity?
8.4 Whether tremmie pipe was continuously
embedded in concrete?
8.5 Is the pile shift within permissible limit?
Specify the shift…………………

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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RCC Work

Staging

1. Nomenclature of Item
2. Dimensions drawing No.

S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Has staging been designed and got

approved in advance?
2. Is the base preparation done as per the
approved methodology?
3. Is the placing of Concrete Block as per
drawing?
4. Is the Erection of V.T. Columns true to
plumb?
5. Are the Connection of horizontal and
Diagonal bracing as per drawing?
6. Are all the joints been properly made
and stiffened?
7. Is the placing of longitudinal girder and
Transverse girders as per drawing?
8. Has staging been done as per approved
design?
9. Is the spacing of VT Column according
to approved design?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Form Work

1. Nomenclature of Item
2. Dimensions drawing No.

S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Is the shuttering material (wood/steel) as

approved?
2. Is the thickness of shuttering plates as
approved?
3. Is the thickness of stiffener as approved?

4. Is pre assembly of shuttering checked and

elements of individual shuttering checked
before use?
5. Is arrangement of the formwork as per the
approved dimension drawing?
6. Has the alignment and levels of the
shuttering/form work checked?
7. Is the verticality checked (max. limit-1 in
1000)?
8. Is shuttering watertight and whether foam
and rubber sheet provided?
9. Are shuttering plates suitable to give
shutter finish of concrete, i.e. free from
dents, scales or pitting etc.?
10. Is the shuttering adequately supported and
braced?/
11 Are the sectional dimensions correct to +
5mm & level correct to + 3mm
12 Are shutter vibrators provided as approved?

13 Are joints between panels flush (no

steps/lips)
14 Are spacers between shutters adequately
provided wherever required?
15 Are End Stoppers provided?
16 Is the 0iling of forms done with approved
release oil?
17 Are the water stops fixed as required?
FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Reinforcement

1. Nomenclature of item
2. Structural Drawing No.
3. Shop Drawing No.

S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Is the drawing in use latest issued for

construction purpose?
2. Is Bar Bending Schedule approved?
3. Ref. of approval……………..
4. Is bar bending and cutting satisfactory?
5. Has Corrosion treatment of Bars carried out
in case of scaling of bars?
6. Are Bar sizes correct as per BBS?
7. Are Bar spacing correct as per BBS?
8. Are Bar Lap lengths correct as per the
structural drawing?
9. Are bar Laps at correct locations as per the
structural drawings?
10. Are all joints tied properly with binders
using double knot?
11 Is bar assembly rigid and adequately
supported (including spacers/chairs
supports)?
12 Cover to reinforcement.
12.1 Is the concrete for cover blocks of the same
grade as the main Concrete?
12.2 Are the cover blocks adequately fixed?
12.3 Is the cover to bottom reinforcement
correct?
12.4 Is the cover to top reinforcement correct?
12.5 Is the cover to side reinforcement correct?
12.6 Are the cover blocks of proper size and fixed
at proper spacing?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation
Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Concrete Pour

1. Nomenclature of Item
2. Structural Drawing No.
3. Date of Casting

S. Description Yes/No/ Remarks

No. NA

1 Staging and Formwork

1.1 Is the staging and formwork approved as per
checklist as given in clause 8.2.2.1 and 8.2.2.2
2 Reinforcement
2.1 Is the reinforcement approved as per checklist
as given in clause 8.2.2.3
3 Staging
3.1 Is the staging approved as per checklist as
given in clause 8.2.2.1
4 Embedded Parts
4.1 Are the embedded parts provided as per the
requirement?
4.2 Is the alignment and fixing of inserts correct?

5 Arrangement of concreting
5.1 Are construction joints provided as approved?

5.2 Has the old concrete surface been roughened?

5.3 Are materials/ingredients approved as per

clause 3.1, chapter 3 of this Manual?
5.4 Is batching plant calibration checked?

5.5 Has the concreting sequence been approved?

5.6 Has Arrangement for protection from extreme

weather during or after concreting been made?
5.7 Are the Platforms and access for materials and
labour movement provided?
5.8 Is adequate illumination arrangements
provided?
5.9 Are safety measures as per safety Assurance
Record Taken?
6 During Concreting
6.1 Is the slump of concrete meets the
requirement?
6.2 Number of cube specimens taken

6.3 Is the previously placed layer of concrete green

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S. Description Yes/No/ Remarks
No. NA

to receive the succeeding layer for

amalgamation?
6.4 Is proper vibration done to ensure
compaction?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Post Concrete Inspection

1. Nomenclature of item
2. Date of Casting
3. Date of De-shuttering
4. Date of inspection

S. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

No.

1. Alignment/Dimensions of the member

1.1 Is the alignment correct?

1.2 Are the dimensions correct?

2. Is any bulging noticed?

3. Appearance of surface

3.1 Is there any honey combing?

3.2 Are there any bubbles?
3.3 Are there any cold joints?
3.4 Is shutter finish obtained?

4. Are there any cracks noticed? If yes, nature

of cracks (depth & width)
5 Any other defects?

6 Any Non conformations?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Bearings Installation

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Seating of Bottom Plate

1.1 Has the bearing been placed in proper

position and level
1.2 Is the grouting material sieved through
1.18mm sieve available
1.3 Is mixing arrangement checked

1.4 Is the pouring arrangement for grout

checked
1.5 Has the grout evenly spread all around and
below the bottom plate

2. Fixing of Top Plate

2.1 Is the pier segment properly placed over the

pier and secured on the jacks/crib
supports around the pier
2.2 Are all the pockets properly cleaned and
soaked in water
2.3 Is the grouting material sieved through
1.18mm sieve available
2.4 Is mixing arrangement checked
2.5 Is the pumping arrangement for grout
checked
2.6 Has the Epoxy mortar applied all around
the top plate set

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Expansion Joint Installation

S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Whether the width of expansion gap

required as per approved drawing is
available?
2. Whether the concrete and reinforcement in
the recess of the joint has been cleaned?
3. Whether the reinforcement has been
suitably adjusted to allow unhindered joint
lowering?
4. Whether the formwork has been checked
for shape and tightness?
5. Whether the temperature of the structure at
the time of fixing of the joint checked?
6. Is there any difference in the ambient
temperature and the temperature
considered for pre-setting of the joint?
7 Whether the pre-setting has been corrected
for any difference in the ambient
temperature and the temperature
considered for pre-setting of the joint?
8 Whether the brackets have re-tightened
after pre-setting?
9. Whether the lowered joint checked for
alignment and level?
10 Whether the welding of the anchor loops
has been checked?
11 Whether the auxiliary brackets have been
released?
12 Is the grade of concrete poured in the
recess same as that of main structure?
13 Is the wearing course on the carriage-way
flush with the top of the steel surface?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Asphaltic Concrete

1. Location of work
2. Chainage

S. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

No.

1. Materials
1.1 Is the Ballast approved as per the clause 3.1 of
the Manual? If yes, reference of approval…………..
1.2 Is the filler material approved as per the clause
3.1 of the Manual? If Yes, reference of
approval…………..
1.3 Is the bitumen approved as per the clause 3.4 of
the Manual? If yes, reference of approval………
4 Mix
4.1 Is the mix as per the approved Job Mix.

5 Is the Hot Mix Plant of adequate capacity and can

produce a uniform mix and approved.
Reference of approval………….
6. Is the surface on which bituminous concrete is to
be laid is prepared to start the work?
7 Temperature of Binder during mixing
(150 °C to 177 °C)
8. Temperature of Aggregate during mixing (155 °C
to 163 °C)
9 Temperature difference between the Aggregates
and the binder not more than 14 °C?
10 Whether the mixing is homogenous?

11 Whether the mix is transported from the mixing

plant to the point of use in suitable tipper
vehicles?
12 Whether the tippers are clean and covered?

13 Whether tack coat has been applied?

14 Spreading
14.1 Whether the mix is spread by means of a sensor
paver?
15 Rolling
15.1 Is the rolling done by 8 to 12 MT, 3 wheeled steel
roller or a vibratory roller with vibration switched
off?
15.2 Is the intermediate rolling done with a 15 to 30
MT pneumatic smooth wheeled roller?

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S. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks
No.

15.3 Is the final rolling done with a 8 to 10 T vibratory

roller?

16 Density
16.1 Is the relative density equal to at least 98%

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Thermoplastic Paint

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Whether the paint to be used has been

tested as per clause 3.7.3?

2 Whether the road surface approved for

road marking?

3 Whether the road surface has been

thoroughly cleaned of
dust/dirt/grease/oily matter or other
foreign matter?
4 Whether the pavement temperature
checked and found to be more than 10
°C?

5 Whether arrangements for diversion of

traffic made?

6 Whether temperature of the paint at the

time of application checked as per
specification of the manufacture?

7 Is the time duration during which the

paint remains in molten state checked to
be not more than 4 hours?

8 Whether the paint has been maintained

within the manufacturers specified range
during the application?
9 Is the Painting process manual or
mechanical (whether approved by the
Engineer-in charge)?

10 Whether thickness of applied paint

checked as per BS-3262 (part 3) and
found to be minimum 2.5 mm?

11 Whether additional glass beads of grading

type 2 as per clause 803, 4.3.3 MOSRTH
specification for Road & Bridge works
have been sprayed in case of manual
application for arrows & letters etc @
250g/m2 of area.

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S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

12 Whether the finished work is free from

ruggedness on sides and ends and
parallel to general alignment of the
carriageway?
13 Whether the surface is level, uniform and
free from streaks?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Checklist for Launching Girder
Fabrication of Launching Girder

S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Are the approved shop drawings showing

details of location, type, size and extent of
all welds available

2. Are all the structural members marked with

a unique identification number

3. Are templates, jigs and other appliances

available for ensuring accuracy of work

4. Are properly calibrated measuring devices

available

5 Are the templates used for drilling

inspected and approved

6 Is the pressure applying device for

straightening or flattening injuring the
material

7 Is a programme indicating identification

and erection marks and details of
fabrication and welding available

8 Preparation of the edges and ends

8.1 Is the approved arrangement of end/edge

planning and cutting available

8.2 Is the machining arrangement of edges

12mm or more thick plates available

8.3 Is the shearing arrangement for less than

12mm thick plates available

9 Preparation of holes

9.1 Is the punching and drilling arrangement

available

242
 S.No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

9.2 Is the arrangement for clamping the plates

available

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

243
Testing of Launching Girder

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Whether fabrication all different parts

complete
2 Is the shop drawing showing loading points
available at site
3 Is the testing scheme approved

4 Is the site properly barricaded and warning

signals installed
5 Are safety precautions like safety helmets,
safety belts available
6 Has adequate lighting arrangement been
made
7 Are the mobile machineries registered and
insured
8 Do the operators possess proper licence
from the concerned authority
9 Are the first Aid facilities available

10 Are properly calibrated deflection gauges

available

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Shifting of Launching to Site

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Is a crane of adequate capacity available

2. Are licensed crane operator and grade

present
3 Are warning signals installed while using
the crane
4 Is the trailer of adequate capacity available

5 Is the trailer insured

6 Is the trailer operator licensed

7 Is the permission from traffic police

available
8 Has the trailer made a successful Dry Run

9 Is the segment securely fastened to the

trailer
10 Are unloading arrangements available at
the site
11 Is the stacking area the site demarcated
and barricaded

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

245
Shifting of Launching to Next Location

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Is the crane movement area properly

barricaded and signaled

2 Is the crane of adequate capacity available

in good running condition

3 Is the crane operator licensed and the crane

registered with the concerned authorities

4 Is the crane insured

5 Is the movement area identified and clear

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Checklist for Launching Operations
Erection of Launching Girder

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Whether proper placement, alignment and

level of each Trestle on firm ground done
2. Whether proper placement of 100T jacks
with lock nut safety device under LG
supporting crossbeams with ram extension
of 100-125mm ensured
3 Whether alignment and levels of truss and
beams of LG on each trestle ensured
4 Whether temporary locking of LG done

5 Whether proper installation of Crab Trolley

ensured
6 Whether free movement of Crab Trolley
ensured
7 Whether free movement of Cross Beams
ensured
8 Whether arrangement for movement of
transverse beam on wooden packing
ensured
9 Whether proper hanging of working
platform on both sides of the pier ensured
10 Whether surveying arrangements in order

11 Whether transverse locking, rotational

locking and longitudinal locking checked

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Placement of Segment

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Whether centre line marked on the

segments?
2 Whether unique identification marking
done on segments?
3 Whether pre-stressing ducts checked and
cleaned?
4 Whether sand blasting of the segments on
match cast faces done?
5 Whether lifting Hangers fixed on the
segments?
6 Whether turn buckle fixing done properly
on every segment?
7 Whether temporary pre-stressing frames
fixed on each segment?
8 Whether all the segments checked for any
damage caused in carriage and necessary
repairs carried out?
9 Whether segments placed below the
launching girder in right order and
sequence of lifting?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

248
Placement of Pier Segment

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Whether the levels of all the corners of

top and bottom identified?
2 Whether the centre line marked on the
segments?
3 Whether the position of four corners
dropped and marked on the ground for
conforming its location by plumb?
4 Whether the crib support fixed on the
ground?
5 Whether the jacks of required capacity
placed on the crib support for taking the
load from pier segment?
6 Whether the lifting machinery like crane
and crab trolley checked for their being
in order?
7 Whether the working area demarcated
and barricaded along with sufficient
warning signals and proper lighting
arrangements?
8 Whether the fixing arrangements of
bearing for pier segment checked and
found in order?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

249
Lifting of Segments

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Whether the working area demarcated?

2 Is the site properly barricaded and warning

signals installed
3 Are safety precautions like safety helmets,
safety belts available?
4 Has adequate lighting arrangement been
made?
5 Are the mobile machineries registered and
insured?
6 Do the operators possess proper license from
the concerned authority?
7 Are all the segments placed as per the lifting
sequence?
8 Are all the machineries and crab trolley in
working order and checked prior to its use?
9 Is well trained manpower is deployed on the
job?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date: Date:

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Dry Matching of Segments

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1. Is each segment movement in all the

directions globally under control?
2. Has a mock up for ensuring the control over
the movement of segment done earlier?
3 In the control mechanism for segment moving
like turn buckle, jacks, pumps, huck-chuk
arrangement well tested for controlled
movements?
4 Are the predetermined levels of the segments
at corners or at other point available at site?
5 Are the leveling instruments for taking
precise levels (like total station survey
instrument), steel tape, available for taking
the levels of the segment while dry matching?
6 Is the trained manpower available at site?

7 Are the different jacks, gauges, pumps etc.

required for use in work listed and calibrated
instruments/ equipment available?
8 Is the centerline marked on the segment?

9 Whether minor repairing to edges or

elsewhere (if required) has been done to the
segment?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date:

251
Epoxy Application and Joining Segments

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Whether 1mm thick washers to prevent

entry of epoxy around sheathing provided
on both segments?
2 Whether dry matching of segments
completed?
3 Whether both faces of segments cleaned
using wet cloth?
4 Is the ambient temperature at the time of
application within acceptable limits?
5 Are arrangements for recording of time
satisfactory?
6 Is sufficient amount of epoxy available at
the site?
7 Are sufficient number of gloves and aprons
available at the site?
8 Are trained workers available at the site?

9 Are arrangements for emergency removal of

epoxy available at the site?
10 Was the uniform application of epoxy
completed within Pot Life?
11 Whether the temporary prestress for joining
the segments applied within the open time?
12 Whether sheathing ducts cleaned from
either end by using dollies to remove any
epoxy going into the ducts?
13 Has all the excess epoxy from the ducts
removed?
14 Whether the epoxy squeezing out on sides
smoothly finished in the groove?
15 Whether epoxy visible on the segment
surface rendered?
FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date:

252
Prestressing

S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Whether Sheathing ducts cleaned with

compressed air?

2 Whether assembly of Anchor heads to

the threaded strands concentric with the
bearing plate hole
3 Whether wedges inserted on to the
strands and firmed well onto the anchor
heads
4 Whether assembly of wedge plate on face
of anchor head done

5 Whether assembly of calibrated

hydraulic jacks on either side of the
cable done with the help of stressing
plate
6 Whether hydraulic connection from
pump to the hydraulic jack and wedge
seating assembly done
7 Whether placing of temporary props
done

8 Whether Pre-stressing proforma filled

up

9 Whether corrected elongations

calculated

10 Whether longitudinal locking of the

bearing unlocked as per the
construction sequence
11 Whether structural shortening at
abutment measured

12 Has the predetermined elongation and

forces been achieved?

13 Any corrective steps required if the

required elongation and force are not
achieved
14 Whether wedge properly seated by
operating wedge seating device (indicate
wedge seating value….)

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S. No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

15 Whether wedge seating checked after 24

hrs. (indicate value….)

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date:

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Detaching From the Launching Girder

S .No. Description Yes/No/NA Remarks

1 Is the pre-stressing complete in respects

with satisfactory results of elongation and
pressure?
2 Is the post pre-stressing inspection done
and ensured that no damage of any kind
has been caused to any component of the
launching girder including the hangers of
the segments?
3 Are all the levels of the segments at various
points recorded after pre-stressing and
ensured that hogging of the girder is in
order?
4 Is the sequence of the release of hangers
predetermined?

5 Is the arrangement for taking the levels of

the segment after detachment from the
launching girder available at site?
6 Is the area for placing the launching girder
after detachment demarcated?
7 Are all the precautions like barricading the
area, lighting the area and installing
warning signals taken?
8 Is the mobile machinery like crane
registered and in perfect working
conditions?
9 Is the manpower deployed on the job is well
trained/licensed and authorized?

FOR CONTRACTOR FOR DEPARTMENT

Name: Name:
Designation Designation

Signature Signature
Date:

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 PROFORMAS

Identification No.

Test Proforma for pH Value, Chlorine and Sulphate content in

water

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Water: Method of Testing:
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:
Quantity of Sample:

A. pH Value (using pH Strips)

Sl. No. of Strips pH Value Acceptable Value

1
2
3

B. Chloride Content (using test kit)

Qty. of Water Qty. of Reagent Qty. of Regent ‘B’ Chloride content

taken ‘A’ (mg/l)

C. Sulphate Content (using test kit)

Qty. of Water Qty. of Reagent Qty. of Regent ‘B’ Sulphate content

taken ‘A’ (mg/l)

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any) ___________________________________________________________

Signed : Signed :

Date : Date :

For Contractor : For department :

Name : Name :

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the Water Content of Soil

Sample No. : Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Soil : Method of Testing: IS: 2720 (Part II) - 1973
Source : Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:
Quantity of Sample:

Method test adopted = Oven Drying / Sand Bath / Alcohol

W1 = Mass of Container with Lid = …………….. gms.

W2 = Mass of Container with Lid with wet soil = …………….. gms.
W3 = Mass of Container with Lid with dry soil = …………….. gms.

Water Content (ω) = (W2 – W3) x 100

(W3 – W1)

= ----------------%

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed : Signed :

Date : Date :

For Contractor : For department :

Name : Name :

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the Specific Gravity and Water

Absorption of aggregates larger than 10 mm

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part III)-1963
(for aggregates larger than
10 mm)
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:
Quantity of Sample:

A1 = Weight of basket and sample weighed in water = …………….. gms.

A2 = Weight of basket and sample weighed in air = …………….. gms.
B = Weight of saturated surface dry aggregate in air = …………….. gms.
C = Weight of oven dried aggregates in air = …………….. gms.

A= Weight of saturated aggregates in water = A1 – A2 = ……………gms

Specific Gravity = C/ (B-A) = …………………

Water Absorption (percentage of dry weight) = 100 (B-C)/C = ………. %

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the Specific Gravity and Water

Absorption of aggregates smaller than 10 mm

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part III)-1963
(for aggregates smaller
than 10 mm)
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:
Quantity of Sample:

A = Weight of saturated surface dry sample = …….. gms.

B = Weight of pycnometer containing the sample
and filled with distilled water = …….. gms.
C = Weight of pycnometer filled with distilled water only = …….. gms.
D = Weight of oven dried sample = …….. gms.

Specific Gravity = D/ {A – (B-C)} = ……………

Water Absorption (percentage of dry weight) = 100 (A-D)/D = ……….. %

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Sieve Analysis of 10 mm size aggregates

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part I)-
1963
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Quantity of Sample Sample 2

Sample: 1

IS Sieve Mass Retained (in gms.) Cumulat- Percentage % Accept-

Designation Sample Sample Mean ive Mass of Pass- able
1 2 Retained Cumulative ing Limits (in
(in gms.) Mass %age)
Retained
12.5 mm 100

10 mm 85 to 100

4.75 mm 0 to 20

2.36 mm 0 to 5

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Sieve Analysis of 20 mm size aggregates

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part I)-
1963
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Quantity Sample 1 Sample 2

of Sample:

IS Sieve Mass Retained (in gms.) Cumulative % of % Accept-

Designation Sample Sample Mean Mass Cumu- Pass- able
1 2 Retained lative ing Limits (in
(in gms.) Mass %age)
Retained
40 mm 100

20 mm 85 to 100

10 mm 0 to 20

4.75 mm 0 to 5

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Sieve Analysis of 40 mm size aggregates

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part I)-
1963
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Quantity Sample 1 Sample 2

of Sample:

IS Sieve Mass Retained (in gms.) Cumul- % of % Passing Accept-

Designation Sample Sample Mean ative Cumul- able
1 2 Mass ative Limits (in
Retained Mass %age)
(in gms.) Retained
63 mm 100

40 mm 85 to
100
20 mm 0 to 20

10 mm 0 to 5

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Sieve Analysis of Fine Aggregates (Coarse Sand)

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part I)-
1963
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Quantity Sample 1 Sample 2

of Sample:

IS Sieve Mass Retained (in gms.) Cumu Percent- Per- Acceptable

Designati -lative age of cent Limits (in %age)
on Sample 1 Sample 2 Mean Mass Cumul- -age Zone-II Zone - III
Retai- ative Pas
ned (in Mass sing
gms.) Retained
10 mm 100 100
4.75 mm 90-100 90-100
2.36 mm 75-100 85-100
1.18 mm 55-90 75-100
600 µ 35-59 60-70
300 µ 8-30 12-40
150 µ 0-10 0-10

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Flakiness Index

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part I)-
1963
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Weight of each Sample 1 Sample 2

sample (in
Gms)…….. A

IS Sieve No. Passing through the thickness gauge (in

gms.)
Passing through Retained on Sample 1 Sample 2
63 mm 50 mm
50 mm 40 mm
40 mm 25 mm
31.5 mm 25 mm
25 mm 20 mm
20 mm 16 mm
16 mm 12.5 mm
12.5 mm 10 mm
10 mm 6.3 mm
Total Wt. of material (in gms.)
Mean Wt. of two samples….B

Flakiness Index = (B/A) x 100 = …………….

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Elongation Index

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part I)-
1963
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Weight of each Sample 1 Sample 2

sample (in
Gms)…….. A

IS Sieve No. Passing through the length gauge (in

gms.)
Passing through Retained on Sample 1 Sample 2
50 mm 40 mm
40 mm 25 mm
25 mm 20 mm
20 mm 16 mm
16 mm 12.5 mm
12.5 mm 10 mm
10 mm 6.3 mm
Total Wt. of material (in gms.)
Mean Wt. of two samples….B

Elongation Index = (B/A) x 100 = …………….

Results: Accepted / Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the Standard Consistency of

Cement

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Cement: Method of Testing: IS: 4031 (Part – 4)
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Weight of each Sample 1 Sample 2

sample (in
Gms)…….. A

S. No. Weight of Weight of Penetration of needle Is the penetration

cement Water (in from the bottom of between 5 to 7 mm
(in gms.) gms.) Vicat Mould (in mm) (Yes/No)
Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 1 Sample 2
1
2
3
4
5

Amount of Water for Standard Consistency of Cement

Mean value of Amount of Water …….B

Standard Consistency (P) = (A/B) x 100 = ……………… percent

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the Initial and Final Setting Time
of Cement

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Cement: Method of Testing: IS: 4031 (Part )
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Weight of each Sample 1 Sample 2

sample (in
Gms)…….. A

Standard Consistency (P) = ……….. Percent

85% of P = 0.85 x P = ……….. Percent

Initial Setting Time

Initial Reading of Stop Watch (T0) for Sample 1 = ………………… Minutes

for Sample 2 = .………………... Minutes

S. No. Reading of Stop Penetration of needle Is the penetration

Watch from the bottom of between 5 ± 0.5 mm
Vicat Mould (in mm) (Yes/No)
Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 1 Sample 2
1
2
3
4
5

Reading of Stop Watch with Penetration between 5 ± 0.5 mm from bottom of Vicat
mould (T1)
Sample 1 = ………………….. minutes Sample 2 = …………………… minutes

Initial Setting time (TI) = T1 – T0 for

Sample 1 = ………………….. minutes Sample 2 = …………………… minutes

Mean value of Initial setting Time = ………….. Minutes

Acceptable Value =

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

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 Final Setting Time

Initial Reading of Stop Watch (T0) for sample 1 = ……………….. Minutes

for sample 2 = ……………….. Minutes

S. No. Reading of Stop Does the Annular Does the Needle makes
Watch attachment make an impression on the
impression on the surface test block
surface of test block (Yes/No)
(Yes/No)
Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 1 Sample 2
1
2
3
4
5

Reading of Stop Watch when annular attachment does not make an impression
while the needle m impression on the surface of test (T2)

Sample 1 = ………………….. minutes Sample 2 = …………………… minutes

Final Setting Time (Tf) = T2 – T0 for

Sample 1 = ………………….. minutes Sample 2 = …………………… minutes

Mean value of Final Setting Time = ………….. Minutes

Acceptable Value =

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the Soundness of Cement

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Cement: Method of Testing: IS: 4031 (Part 3)
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Weight of each Sample 1 Sample 2

sample (in
Gms)…….. A

Standard Consistency (P) = ………… Percent

78% of P = 0.78 x ) = ………… Percent

Date and Time of immersing the sample in water

For Sample 1 Date …….. Time ……For Sample 2 Date ……... Time ………

A. Initial Reading after 24 hours

Date and time of taking initial Reading
For Sample 1 Date …… Time ….… For Sample 2 Date ………. Time ………

Distance between the indicator points (D1)

For Sample 1 = ………... mm For Sample 2 = ……….. mm

B. Final Reading after boiling for 3 hours

Date and time of taking final Reading
For Sample 1 Date ……… Time ……For Sample 2 Date ……... Time ………

Distance between the indicator points (D2)

For Sample 1 = ………... mm For Sample 2 = ……….. mm

Expansion of Cement = D2 – D1
For Sample 1 = ………... mm For Sample 2 = ……….. mm

Mean Value of Expansion of Cement = ……………. mm

Acceptable Limits = ……………. mm

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):
Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:
For Contractor For Department
Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the Compressive strength of

Cement

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Cement: Method of Testing: IS: 4031 (Part 6)
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and testing by:

Quantity of Cement = 200 g

Quantity of Sand = 600 g

Standard Consistency (P) = ………. Percent

Required water content (w) = (P/4) + 3 = ………. Percent
Amount of water to be added = 2 x w = ………. Percent

Date and Time of keeping the sample in moist closet room

Date …………….. Time ………………..

Date and time of submerging the samples in clean fresh water

Date …………….. Time ………………..

Date and Time of testing of Specimens

Date …………….. Time ………………..
A = X-area of specimen = 70.6 x 70.6 mm – 4984.36 mm2

Sl. Maximum Compressive Variation in Is |Vc|< 10

No. Load Applied Strength compressive (Yes/No)
(P) C=(P/A) Strength
(in N) (in N/m2) Vc=(C-Cm) x 100
Cm
1
2
3

Mean Compressive Strength = ……….N/m2

Age of sample = ……….Days
Acceptable Value =………..N/m2

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):
Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Bentonite Slurry

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Pile No.: Method of Testing:
Source: Date of Testing:
Sampling and Testing by:

Sample No. Specific pH Value Mars Cone

Gravity Viscosity
1
2
3
Mean Value
Acceptable 1.025 9.5 to 12 30 to 40
Limits Minimum

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for testing the Epoxy Bonding Agent

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Epoxy: Method of Testing:
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and Testing by:

I. Pot Life of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during testing = ……………0C

2. Duration of Mixing = ….... 3 minutes

Time since completion Remarks

of Mixing (in Minutes) (Workable/Stiff/Not
Workable)

Pot Life of sample of Epoxy = ……………. Minutes

Recommended Pot Life = minimum 20 Minutes
Results: Accepted/Not Accepted
Remarks (if any):

II. Open Time of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = ………….0C

Specimen No. Time since Remarks

completion of (Concrete
Mixing (in Minutes) Failure/Joint
Failure)

Open time of sample of Epoxy = …………… Minutes

Recommended Open Time = minimum 60 Minutes

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

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III. Thixotropy of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = ………….0C

2. Sample filled in gutter of Daniel’s gauge after 10 minutes of 3 minutes
mixing

S. No. Time reckoned from Sag (in mm)

start (in Minutes)

Sag flow of Epoxy = …………… Minutes

Recommended sag flow = minimum 30 Minutes
Results: Accepted/Not Accepted
Remarks (if any):

IV. Angle of Internal Friction (Squeezability)

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = ………….0C

2. Quantity of Bonding Agent 3140 mm3
S. Load (in Kg.) Area of Acceptable Values of
No. Spread the area of Spread (in
(in mm )
2 mm2)
1. 15 3000 minimum
2. 200 7500 minimum
3. 400 10000 minimum

Remarks: Accepted/Non Accepted

Remarks (if any):

V. Curing rate of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = ………….0C

2. Size of Cubes = 50 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm

Curin Failure Load (in kN) Mean Compr- Acceptable

g time Specimen Specimen Specimen Load at essive Values
(hrs.) 1 2 3 Failure Strength (N/mm2)
(kN) (N/mm2)
12 Minimum
20
24 Minimum
60
168 Minimum
75

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

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VI. Compressive Strength of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = …………… °C

2. Size of Cubes = 50mm x 50mm x 50mm

Age of Failure Load (in kN) Mean Load Compr- Acceptable

Specimen at Failure essive Values (n
(hrs.) (kN) Strength mm2)
(n mm2)
Speci- Speci- Speci-
men 1 men 2 men 3
24 Minimum 60
168 Minimum 75

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

VII. Bonding of Cured Bonding Agent to Concrete Surface

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = …………..°C

2. Compressive Strength of Prism should be approx. 40 N/mm2

Specimen No. Remarks (Concrete Failure/joint Failure)

Recommendations: Total fracture of concrete paste should occur (concrete failure)

with no evidence of bonding agent failure (Joint Failure)

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

VIII. Tensile Bending strength of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = …………..°C

2. Compressive Strength of Prism should be approx. 40 N/mm2

Specimen No. Remarks (Concrete Failure/joint Failure)

Recommendations: Total fracture of concrete paste should occur (concrete failure)

with no evidence of bonding agent failure (Joint Failure)

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

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IX. Shear strength of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = ………….0C

Specimen No. Load at Failure (kN) Shear Stress

(N/mm2)

Recommendations: Minimum Shear Stress = 12 N/mm2

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

X. Heat resistance of Epoxy Bonding Agent

1. Ambient Temperature during Testing = ………….0C

Specimen No. Load at Failure (kN) Shear Stress

(N/mm2)

Recommendations: Minimum Shear Stress = 10 N/mm2 at 50 0C

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

XI. Colour of Epoxy Bonding Agent

Colour of Epoxy Bonding Agent = ……………………

Recommendations: Colour should be similar to adjoining concrete

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for testing the MIS Sheathing

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Length of Sheathing: Method of Testing: IRC 18: 2000 Appendix-1A
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and Testing by:

1. Workability Test of Sheathing

Length of Sheathing test piece = 1100 m
Dia. of Sheathing = …….mm
Radius of Bent = 1800 mm
No. of cycles =3

Condition of sealing joints after 3 cycles (any failure or opening of Joints)

…………………………………………………………………………………
Recommendations: No failure or opening of Joints after 3 cycles

Results: accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

2. Transverse Load Rating Test

Length of Sheathing test piece = 1100 m
Dia. of Sheathing = ..…….mm
Applied Load = ………N
Permanent Deformation = ……… %

Recommendations: Permanent Deformation is less than 5%

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

3. Tension Load Test

Length of Sheathing test piece = 1100 m
Dia. of Sheathing = ..…….mm
Applied Load = ………N

Condition of joints and couplers (any deformation of Joint or Slippage of couplers)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

Recommendations: No deformation of Joint or slippage of couplers is to be noticed

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

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4. Water Loss Test

Length of Sheathing test piece = 1100 m

Dia. of Sheathing = ..…….mm
Applied pressure = 0.05 Mpa
Duration of Applied pressure = 5 minutes

Loss of Water = ………….

Recommendations: Maximum losss of water = 1.5%

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for testing the HDPE Sheathing ducts

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Length of Sheathing: Method of Testing: IRC 18: 2000 Appendix-1B
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and Testing by:

1. Bond Test
Data Sample Sample Sample
1 2 3
Dia. of Duct (mm)
Length of Duct (in mm, 40 times the dia. of duct)
Strength of Grout (in N/mm2, Minimum 27
N/mm2)
Anchorage Efficiency
Failure Capacity of tendon (in MPa)
95% of failure capacity (in MPa)
Load at failure (in MPa)
Mean Load at Failure (in MPa)

Recommendations: Failure capacity of bond shall be at least equal to the

anchorage efficiency or 0.95 of failure capacity of the tendon.

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

2. Compressive Test for the loss of Wall thickness

Size of cube = 300 mm
Load applied over concrete block = 5 kN, Pulling of strand = 200 mm
Data Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3
Measurement of the indentation formed
Mean value of the indentation formed

Recommendations: the residual thickness of the duct shall not be less than 1.5
mm

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the crushing and Impact Value of

aggregate

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part IV) – 1963
(for aggregates larger than 10 mm)
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and Testing by:
Quantity of sample:

1. Aggregate Crushing value

A = Weight of surface dry sample = …….... gms.

B = Weight of fraction passing the 2.36 mm Sieve = ……… gms.

Aggregate Crushing Value = (B/A) x 100 = ……………..

Recommended Value = ……………..

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

2. Aggregate impact value

A = Weight of oven dried sample = …….... gms.

B = Weight of fraction passing the 2.36 mm Sieve = ……… gms.

Aggregate Impact Value = (B/A) x 100 = ……………..

Recommended Value = ……………..

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for determining the silt content of fine aggregates

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Aggregate: Method of Testing: IS: 2386 (Part IV) – 1963
(for aggregates larger than 10 mm)
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and Testing by:
Quantity of sample:

S. Height of silt above Height of sand Percentage of Acceptable

No. the sand layer (in below the silt layer silt = (A/B) x Limits
mm) (in mm) 100
A B

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for testing the Plasticiser

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Quantity of Plasticiser: Method of Testing: IS: 9103 - 1999
Source: Date of Testing:
To be used in structure: Sampling and Testing by:
Quantity of sample:

I. Compressive Strength (percentage of Control Sample)

1. Grade of Concrete = M ……….

2. Age of Concrete Cubes = ……. Days
3. Size of cube

S. Sample No. Compressive Strength of concrete

No. Control Concrete Concrete with Plasticiser
Control Concrete Load Compr- Load Compr- Compressive
Concrete with at essive at essive strength as
Plasticiser Failure Strength Failure Strength percentage of
control
sample
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Recommended value of the compressive strength as percentage of control sample:

3 days = 125% minimum, 7 days = 125% minimum, 28 days = 115%

minimum

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

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II. Loss of Workability slump in mm, (deviation from control sample)

1. Grade of Concrete = M ……..

S.No. Slump of concrete (in mm)

Control Concrete after Concrete with
15 minutes Plasticiser after 2 h
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Recommended value of the deviation in slump from control sample:

The slump at the end of 2 hours should not be lesser than that of control concrete
after 15 minutes

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Anchorage Efficiency Test on Prestressing

System

Sample No.: Date of Sampling:

Source: Method of Testing: FIP Recommendations
To be used in structure: Date of Testing:
Testing by:
No. of Beams:

UTS of the Strand

Jack Details:
Make and Type
Last calibrated on ……………
Ram area = ………………….
Strand free Length = …………
Strand Make: …………………

Sample Pressure in Load (in T) Jack Stroke Elongation Remarks

No. Bars (in mm)
Initial Final Initial Final Initial Final
1

Mean
UTS of
Strand

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 Anchorage Efficiency Test
Jack Details: Tendon Type:
Make and Type Actual mean UTS of strand:
Last calibrated on ……………… Actual UTS of tendon assembly:
Ram area ……………………….
Strand free Length ……………..
Strand Make: …………………..

Sampl Pressure in Load (in T) Jack Stroke Elongation Dial Gauge Wedge Dial Gauge Strand
e No. Bars (in mm) (Wedges) draw- (Strands) Movement
reading in reading
Initial Final Initial Final Initial Final Initial Final Initial Final
1

Zero Correction = ……………………….. Net Elongation …………………………

Percentage Elongation =
Anchorage Efficiency = Load at Failure x 100
UTS of tendon assembly

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Load Transfer Test on Prestressing System

Sample No.: Date of Casting of blocks:

Source: Method of Testing: FIP Recommendations
To be used in structure: Date of Testing:
Testing by:
No. of Blocks:
Crack Width Record (mm)

Cycle No. Face 1 Face 2 Face 3 Face 4

Crack Width Crack Width Crack Width Crack Width
no. no. no. no.
1 At 80%
UTS
2 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
3 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
4 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
5 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
6 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
7 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
8 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
9 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS

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Cycle No. Face 1 Face 2 Face 3 Face 4
Crack Width Crack Width Crack Width Crack Width
no. no. no. no.
10 At 12%
UTS
At 80%
UTS
At 110%
UTS

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 Strain Gauge Readings

Cycle no. Load (in Strain Strain gauge Readings (micro strains)
T) (% of Orientation Face 1 Face 2 Face 3
UTS)
1 0% Horizontal
Vertical
20% Horizontal
Vertical
40% Horizontal
Vertical
60% Horizontal
Vertical
80% Horizontal
Vertical
2 12% Horizontal
Vertical
80% Horizontal
Vertical
3 12% Horizontal
Vertical
80% Horizontal
Vertical
4 12% Horizontal
Vertical
80% Horizontal
Vertical

Acceptance Criteria:
1. Crack width at first level of 80% of UTS = ……………. mm
2. Crack width at last level of 12% of UTS = …………….. mm
3. Crack width at final cycle at 80% of UTS = …………… mm
4. Measured Failure Load (Fu)

(i) 1.1 x Fpk =

(ii) (F pk x f cm.e)/ f ck.o =

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Vertical Load Test on Piles

Test Pile No. ………….

Date of Testing:

Jack Details:
Make and Type
Last calibrated on ……………
Ram Dia. = ……………… Division = ………………..

Recording of Deflection

Date Pressure Load Dial Gauge Reading Average Average Remarks

and applied (in (in mm) Reading settlement
Time (kg/cm2) MT) A B C D (in mm) (in mm)
Pressure
Building
up

Pressure
released

Recommended Value: Maximum Deflection = 12 mm

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Test Proforma for Lateral Load Test on Piles

Test Pile No. ………….

Date of Testing:

Jack Details:
Make and Type
Last calibrated on ……………
Ram Dia. = ……………… Division = ………………..

Recording of Deflection

Time Pressure Load (in Dial gauge Reading (in Remarks

applied MT) mm)
(kg/cm2) Test Pile Reaction
Pile
Pressure
Building
up

Initial
Reading

Final reading
Pressure
Released

Recommended Value: Maximum Deflection at Peak Load = 5 mm

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

For Contractor For Department

Name: Name:

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 Identification No.

Proforma for Grouting Record in Sheathings

Name of work:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Span No. ………………….…. Cable No. …………………………………..

Date of Pre-stressing …..…………… Date of Grouting ………………………….

Type of Cement …….…………………… Date of Manufacture ……………………

Water Cement Ration (Max. 0.45) …………….

Name & amount of Admixture (if used) ……………….

Temperature: Mixing Water ………… Grout …………………………………………

Time: Start ……………………………… Finish .………………………………………

Equipment: Grout Mixer …………… Grout Pump ……………………………..

Cable duct: Diameter: ……………… Length ……………………………………..

Volume of Grout (in lts.) ………… Regrouting …………………………………..

Grouting Pressure ……………………..

Cement Consumption: Theoretical ……. Actual ………………………………………..

Pregrouting Checks:
Free of blockage: 1. Inlet (Yes/No) …………. 2. Outlet (Yes/No) ……………….
3. Vents (Yes/No) ………... 4. Cable ducts (Yes/N) …………..

Leakage observed (Yes/No) …………… Sealed ………………………………………

If cable duct blocked: Remedial measures: …………………………………………..

Grouting observations:

Passage of grouts through vents (Yes/No) …………………………………

Passage of grouts through outlets (Yes/No) ………………………………………

Any equipment failure: ………………………………………………………………….

Post Grouting Checks: ……………………………………………………………………..

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Proforma for Grouting Record in Sheathings

Name of work: .………………………………………………………………………… ……

Span No. …………………...…… Cable No. …………………………………..

Date of Pre-stressing …..……………… Date of Grouting ……………………...

Type of Cement …….…………… Date of Manufacture ………………….…

Water Cement Ration (Max. 0.45) ……

Name & amount of Admixture (if used) …………………………………………..

Temperature: Mixing Water ……………. Grout …………………………………………

Time: Start ……………………………… Finish …………………………………………

Equipment: Grout Mixer ……………….. Grout Pump …………………………………

Cable duct: Diameter: ………………….. Length

…………………………………………

Volume of Grout (in lts.) ………………. Regrouting ……………………………

Grouting Pressure ……………………....

Cement Consumption: Theoretical ……. Actual …………………………………………

Pregrouting Checks:
Free of blockage: 1. Inlet (Yes/No) …………. 2. Outlet (Yes/No) ……………….
3. Vents (Yes/No) ………... 4. Cable ducts (Yes/N) ………….

Leakage observed (Yes/No) …………… Sealed ………………………………………

If cable duct blocked: Remedial measures: …………………………………………………

Grouting observations:
Passage of grouts through vents (Yes/No) ………………………………………

Passage of grouts through outlets (Yes/No) ………………………………………

Any equipment failure: ………………………………………………………………….

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Post Grouting Checks

Probing by stiff wire: ……………………………………………………………………....

Results: Accepted/Not Accepted

Remarks (if any):

Signed: Signed: Signed:

Date: Date: Date:

For System Supplier: For Contractor: For Department:

Name: Name: Name:

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 WELL FOUNDATIONS
HISTORY OF SINKING

Client:
Consultant:
Contractor:
Project:

TILT & SHIFT IN WELL NO. DISTANCE OF STEINING FROM REF

POINTS

Reduced Levels (R.Ls) of Guage SHIFT

Marks Tilt Tilt Resul-
Date Total Total Along X-Axis Along Y-Axis along X along Y tant = Along Y- Resu Act- Re Sign of
height of sinking Col Col Axis Col Axis Col Tilt/ Along X- Axis ltant ion ma Supervis
steining with XA XB 5- YA YB 8- 6 6 Sqrt of Axis with = take rks ing
of casted Ref to Col Col divided divided (Col10)2 with direction Sqrt n for Officer
BM 4 7 by well by well + direction metre of rect-
dia dia (Col11)2 metre (Col1 ifica-
3)2+ tion
(Col1
4)2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18
A B

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 WELL FOUNDATIONS
HISTORY OF SINKING

Client:
Consultant:
Contractor:
Project:
Form
HISTORY OF SINKING OF WELL NO.
Lowest bed level …………. Lowest water level ……………….. Highest flood level………….
Height of Curb …………… Height of cutting edge …………… Founding level……………...

Date …………………………

STEINING SINKING Depth of Strats Quan Report Actio Re Sign of

Redu RL of RL of Heig Total RL ref Initial Final Sinking RL of sump met tity of any n ma Supervi
Date ced top of top of ht of height of level at Guage Guage During bottom below with Dred special taken rks sing
and level steinin steinin steini steining which Readin Readin the day of cutting ged method for Officer
Time of g g the ng (inc) cutting g Metre g Metre (Col 9- cutting edge Mate of rectifi
botto before casting cast curbe edge was Col 8) edge rial sinking c
m of casting and placed (Col2- employ
cutti cutting col 10) ed
ng edge (Col
edge 4 - Col 3)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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 Proforma for prestressing record of the cables

Identification No.

Name of flyover: Span No.: …………… Stressing sequence drawing no. Left end of cable = A
Average cube strength at the Element/Girder no.: Marks of Plant used: Jacks: Right end of cable = A
time of stressing: ……………………….
High Tensile Steel (UTS)= Last date of concreting: Pumps: Specified gauge pressure during
……..kg/cm2 ………………………. Jacking:
Cube Strength at 28 days= Date of prestressing: Gauges: Maximum jack pressure during
……..kg/cm2 ………………………. stressing:

Cable Calculate Gauge mark Gauge mark Reading at instant of Slip (Draw-in) mm

Deviation after draw-in = e2 – e8 (mm)

stressin d readings readings locking pressure

% Excess/shortfall in deviation after

Initial Elongation upto 100 Kg/cm2
g Elongatin extension extension

Net Elongation e8 = e7 – S (in mm)

Total Elongation e7 = e5 – e3 + e6
sequen (mm) (mm) at the (mm) at the
ce pressure of pressure of
100 kg/cm2 200 kg/cm2

Deviation = e1 – e7 (in mm)

Immedi After Total
ately 24 draw-

draw in = (e2-e8)x100
after hours in

e6 = e4 – e3 (in mm)
Before draw-in (el)

Locking
After draw-in (e2)

E5 = ∆ A2 + ∆ B2
e3 = ∆ A1 + ∆ B1
e3 = ∆ A0 + ∆ A0
Cable marked

S = SA0 + SB0
+ SA24 + SB24
∆ B0 (in mm)
∆ A0 (in mm)

∆ A1 (in mm)

∆ B1 (in mm)

∆ B2 (in mm)
∆ A2 (in mm)

PB kg/cm2
PA kg/cm2
Sequence

Remarks
(mm)

SB24
SA24
SB0
SA0

c2
Signed: Signed: Signed:
Date: Date: Date:
For System Supplier: For Contractor: For Department:
Name: Name: Name:

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 APPENDIX V

FORMS FOR REPORTS AND RECORDS

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 Appendix V

FORMS FOR REPORTS AND RECORDS

FORM V-1

DRAWING ISSUE FORM

Sheet No. of

DATE OF ISSUE
Day
Month
Year
DRAWING TITLE DRAWING DRAWING REVISION NO.
NO.

NO. OF DRAWINGS ISSUED TO:

Legend Client
Contractor
Site Office
Other
PURPOSE OF ISSUE Information
Approval
Comment
Construction
Other

___________________________________________________________________

Attached drawings have been checked and agree with above list

Issued by: _______________________Receipt Acknowledged: ________________________

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 FORM V-2

INSPECTION REQUEST FORM (Initial/Resubmittal)

Package _______________________ Section _____________________________ Contractor

______________________

Activity Chainage BOQ Item Activity Schedule Inspection Result/Remarks

Location Description Date Time

Requested by: _________ ________ Requested by: _________ ________ Requested by: _________ ________
Contractor Date/Time Contractor Date/Time Contractor Date/Time

Comments: Notes:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ 1. Contractor to submit Request
_____________________________________________________________________ minimum of 48 hours in advance of
_____________________________________________________________________ work requirements.
_____________________________________________________________________ 2. Consultants to return approved or
disapproved original and one copy to
the contractor before work proceeds.

Request to begin activity is: Request turned

APPROVED/DISAPPROVED
_________________________ ________________
Resident Engineer Contractor
Date/Time: Date/Time:

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 FORM V-3

DAILY REPORT

DATE: ________________ Weather A.M. _____________

PAGE: ________________ P.M. _____________
BILL NO. ______________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITIES (Item No., description, locations, quantity or work, etc.)

MANPOWER (Engineers, foremen, skilled laborers, operators, others)

EQUIPMENT (Type, No. working/idle)

PROBLEMS/ISSUES ENCOUNTERED (Disturbances, accidents, etc.)

REMARKS (Inspecting officers, site instructions, emergency work orders, etc.)

Prepared by: Noted:

Designation: Resident
Engineer

(Contractor’s Representative)

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 FORM V-4

MECHANICAL PLANT /MACHINERY INSPECTION REPORT

Contractor ____________________ Package No. ____________________________

Inspection Date ________________ Time ___________________________________

Plant Machine Type _________________ Model No. __________________________

Manufacturer ______________________ Manufacturer date __________________

General Conditions
Description Condition Remarks/Defects
O.K./Poor/Not O.K.
Overall Appearance
Tyres/Drums/Tracks
Stearing Brakes
Operator/Understanding/Training
Environmental Condition

Specification Requirements
Spec. Clause No. Description Rating Remarks/Defects
Specification O.K./Poor/Not
requirement O.K.

Final Recommendations:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Noted by: Recommended by: Approved by:

Signature: _________________ _________________ ______________

Designation: Contractor’s Rep. Consultant’s Rep. Resident Engineer

Date _____________ Date _____________ Date ____________

Copy to:
1. Resident Engineer
2. Highway Engineer
3. Contractor

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 FORM V-5

SITE INSTRUCTION NO.

CONTRACTOR: ____________________________________________________

CONTRACT NO.: ___________________________________________________

To:

_________________________ Date: ____________________

Contractor’s Field Rep.

Site Instruction:

______________________________________
Resident Engineer Date

Received & Noted By

___________________________
Contractor’s Representative

C.C: TEAM LEADER, CONSULTANT

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 FORM V-6

O.K. CARD

CONTRACTOR: →

LAYER : _____________________________________________

CHAINAGE : _____________________________________________

DATE : _____________________________________________

____________________________
Contractor Representative

CONSULTANT: →

CH: Km _________________ to Km __________________

REMARKS
a) Level: ___________
b) Density: ___________
c) MC: ___________
d) Tolerance: ___________

F/E Supervisor

Remark’s:

RE/ME
______________________ ____________________
(Contractor Representative) Approved/Not Approved

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