Name of Work : Construction of Major Bridge in place of old princely

stone masonary arch bridge across river BHADAR on Dhoraji-Upleta

road (Old N.H.) Dist: Rajkot.

SPECIFICATIONS OF MATERLAIS (For Bridge works)

M-1 Water

1.1 Water shall not be salty or brackish and shall be clean, reasonably clear and free from
objectionable quantities of silt and traces of oil and injurious alkalies, salts, organic matter
and other deleterious material which will either weaken the mortar or concrete or cause
efflosrescence or attack the steel in R.C.C. Container for transport, storage and handling of
water shall be clean. Water shall conform to the standards specified in I.S. 456-1978.
1.2. If required by Engineer-in-charge it shall be tested by comparison with distilled water.
Comparision shall be made by means of standard cement tests for soundness, time of
setting and mortar strength as specified in I.S. 269-1976. Any indication of unsoundness,
change in time of setting by 30 minutes or more or decrease of more than 10 per cent in
strength of mortar prepared with water sample when compared with the results obtained
with mortar prepared with distilled water shall be sufficient cause for rejection of water
under test.
1.3. Water for curing mortar, concrete or masonary should not be too acidic or too alkaline.
It shall be free of elements which significantly affect the hydration reaction or otherwise
interfere-with the hardening of concrete during curing or those which produce
objectionable stains or other unsightly deposits on concrete or mortar surfaces.
1.4. Hard and bitter water shall not be used for curing.
1.5. Potable water will be generally found suitable for curing mortar or concrete. M-2. Lime
2. 1 Lime shall be hydraulic lime as per I.S. 712-1973. Necessary test shall be carried out as
per I.S. 6932 (Parts Ito X), 1973.
2.2 The following field tests for times are to be carried out:
(1) A very rough idea can be formed about the type of lime by its visual examination i.e. fat
lime bears pure white colour, lime in form of porous lumps of dirty while colour indicates
quick lime, and solid lumps are unburnt lime stone.
(2) Acid tests for determining the carbonate content in lime. Excessive amount of impurities
and rough determination of class of lime.
2.3 Storage shall comply with I.S. 712-1973. The slaked lime, if stored, shall be kept in a
weather proof and damp-proof shed with impervious floor and sides to protect it against
rain, moisture, weather and extraneous materials mixing with it. All lime that has been
damaged in any way shall be rejected and all rejected materials shall be removed from site
of work.
2.4 Field testing shall be done according to I.S. 1624- 1974 to show the acceptability of
materials.
M-3. Cement
3.1 Cement shall be ordinary portland slag cement as per I.S. 269-1976 or Portland slag
cement as pr I.S. 455-197,6.
M-4. White Cement
4.1 The white cement shall conform to I.S. 804112-E 1978.
M-5. Coloured Cement
5.1 Coloured cement shall be with white or gray portland cement as specified in the item of
the work.
5.2.The pigments used for coloured cement shall be of approved quality and shall not
exceed 10% of cement used in the Mix. The mixture of pigment shall be properly grounded
to have a uniform colour and shade. The pigments shall have such properties to provide for
dutability under exposure to sunlight and weather.
5.3. The pigment shall have the property such that it is neither affected by the cement nor
detrimental to it. M-6. Sand
6.1. Sand shall be natural sand, clean, well graded, hard strong durable and gritty particle
free from injurious amounts of dust clay, kankar nodules, soft or flaky particles shale, alkali,
salts organic matter, loam, mica or other deleterious substance and shall be got approved
from the Engineer-in-charge. The sand shall not contain more than 8 percent of silt as
determined by field test. If necessary the sand shall be washed to make it clean.
6.2. Coarse Sand:
The fineness modulus of coarse sand shall not be less than 2.5 and shall not exceed 3,0. The
sieve analysis of coarse shall be as under.
L S. Sieve Percentage by I S. Sieve Percentage by
Designation Weight Designation Weight
Passing sieve Passing through
sieve

4.75 mm. 100 600 Micron 30-100

2.36 mm. 90 to 100 300 Micron 5-70
1.18 mm. 70-100 150 Micron 0-50

6.3. Fine Sand:

The fineness modulus shall not exceed 1.0. The sieve analysis of fine sand shall be as under:
L S. Sieve Percentage by I S. Sieve Percentage by
Designation Weight Designation Weight
Passing sieve Passing through
sieve

4.75 mm. 100 600 Micron 40-85

2.36 mm. 100 300 Micron 5-50
1.18 mm. 70-100 150 Micron 0-10

M-7. Stone Dust:

7. 1. This shall be obtained from crushing hard black trap or equivalent. it shall not contain'
'more than 8%" silt as determined by field test with measuring cylinder. The method of
determining silt contents- by field test is given as under:
7.2. A sample of stone dust to be tested shall be placed without. drying in 200 mm.
measuring cylinder. The quantity of the sample shall be such, that it fills the cylinder upto
100 mm. mark. The clean water shall be added upto 150 mm. Mark, The mixture shall be
stirred vigorously and the content allowed to settle for 3 hours.
7.3. The height of silt visible as settled layer above the stone dust shall be expressed as
percentage of the height of the stone dust below. The stone dust containing more than 8%
silt shall be washed so as to, bring the silt content within the allowable limit.
7.4. The fineness modulus of stone dust shall not be less than 1.80.
M-8. Stone Grit
8.1. Grit shall consist of crushed or broken stone and be hard strong, dense, durable, clean,
of proper gradation and free from skin or coating likely to prevent adhesion of mortar Grit
shall generally be cubical in shape and as far as possible flaky clongated pieces shall be
avoided. It shall generally comply with the provisions of I.S. 383-1970. Unless special stone
of particular quarries is mentioned, grit shall be obtained from the best black trap or
equivalent hard stone as approved by the Engineer-in-charge. The grit shall have no
deleterious reaction with cement.
8.2. The grit shall conform to the following gradation as per sieve analysis
L S. Sieve Percentage by I S. Sieve Percentage by
Designation Weight Designation Weight
Passing sieve Passing through
sieve

12.50 mm 100 % 4.75 mm 0-20 %

10.00 mm 80-100 % 2.36 mm 0-25 %
8.3. The crushing strength of grit will be such as to allow the concrete in which it is used to
built up the specified strength of concrete.
8.4. The necessary tests for 'grit shall carried out as per the requirements of I.S. 2386 (Parts
I to VII) 1963, as per instructions of the Engineer-in-charge. The necessity of test will be
decided by the Engineer-in-charge.
M-9. Cinder:
9.1 Cinder is well burnt furnace residue which has been fused or sintered into lumps of
varying sizes.
9.2. Cinder aggregates shall be well burnt furnace residue obtained from furnace using coal
fuel only. It shall be sound clean free from clay, dirt, ash or other deleterious matter.
9.3. The average grading for cinder aggregates shall be as mentioned below:

L S. Sieve Percentage Passing I S. Sieve Percentage Passing

Designation Designation
20 mm 100 4.75 mm 70
10 mm 86 2.36 mm 52
M-10. Lime Mortar
10. 1. Lime shall conform to specification M-2. Water shall conform to specification M-1.
Sand shall conform to specification M-6.
10.2. Proportion of Mix:
10.2.1. Mortar shall consist of such proportions of slaked lime and sand as may be specified
in the item. The slaked lime and sand be measured by volume. 10. 3. Preparation of
mortar: 10.3. 1. Lime mortar shall be prepared by wet process as per I.S. 1625 -1971. Power
driven will shall be used for preparation of lime mortar. The slaked lime shall be placed in
the mill in an even layer and gound for the 180 revolutions with a sufficient water. Water
shall be added as required during grinding (care being taken not to add more water) that
will bring the mixed material to a consistency of stiff paste. Thoroughly wetted sand shall
then be added evenly and the mixture ground for another 180 revolutions.
10.4. Storage
10.4. 1. Mortar shall always be kept damp, protected from sun and rain till used up,
covering, it by tarpaulin or open sheds.
10.5. Use
10.5. 1. All mortar shall be used as soon as possible after grinding. It should be used on the
day on which it is prepared. But in no case mortar made earlier than 36 hours shall be
permitted for use.
M- 11. Cement Mortar
11. 1. Water shall conform to specification M71. Cement shall conform to specification M-3.
Sand shall conform to
M-6. 11. 2. Proportion of Mix
11.2.1. Cement and sand shall be mixed to specified proportion, sand being measured
by-measuring boxed.
The proportion of cement will be by volume on the basis of 50 Kg./Bag of cement being
equal to 0.0342
Cu.m. The mortar may be hand mixed or machine mixed as directed.
11.3. Preparation of mortar
11.3.1 In hand mixed mortar cement and sand in the specified proportions shall be
thoroughly mixed dry on a clean impervious platform by turning over at least 3 times or
more till a homogenous mixture of uniform colour is obtained. Mixing platform shall be so
arranged that no deleterious extraneous material shall get mixed with mortar or mortar
shall flow out. While mixing, the water shall be gradually added and thoroughly mixed to
form a stiff plastic mass of uniform colour so that each particle of sand shall be completely
covered with a film of wet cement. The water cement ratio shall be adopted as directed.
11.3.2 The mortar so prepared shall -be used, within 30 minutes of adding water. Only such
quantity of mortar shall be prepared as can be used within 30 minutes.
M- 12. Stone Coares Aggregate for Nominal Mix Concrete
12. 1. Coarse aggregate shall be machine crushed stone of black trap or equivalent and be
hard, strong, dense, durable, clean and free from skin and coating likely to prevent proper
adhesion of mortar.
12.2. The aggregate shall generally be cubical in shape. Unless special stones of particular
quarries are mentioned aggregates shall be machine crushed from the best black trap or
equivalent hard stone as approved. Aggregate shall have no deleterious reaction with
cement. The size of the coarse aggregate for plain cement concrete and ordinary reinforced
cement concrete shall generally be as per the table given below.
However in case (if reinforced cement concrete the maximum limit may be restricted to 6
mm. less than the minimum lateral clear distance between bars or 6 mm. less than the
cover, whichever is smaller.
TABLE
I.S. Sieve Percentage passing for I.S. Sieve Percentage passing for
Designation single Designation single
sized aggregates of sized aggregates of
Nominalsize Nominalsize
40 mm 20 mm 16 mm 40 mm 20 mm 16 mm
80 mm - - - 12.5 mm - - -
 63 mm 100 - - 10 mm 0.5 0.02 0.30
40 mm 85-100 100 - 4.75 mm - 0.5 0.5
20 mm 0-20 85-100 100 2.35 mm - - -
16 mm - 85-100
Note : This percentage may be varied some what by Engineer- in-charge when considered
necessary for obtaining better density and strength of concrete.
12.3. The grading test shall be taken in the beginning and at the change of source of
materials. The necessary test indicated in I.S. 383-19710 and I.S. 456-1978 shall have to be
carried out to ensure the acceptability. The aggregates shall be stored separately and
handled in such a manner as to prevent the intermixing oT different aggregates. If the
aggregates are covered with dust, they shall be washed with water to make them clean.
M- 13. Blak Trap or Equivalent Hard Stone Coares.
13.1. Aggregate For Design Mix Concrete : Coarse aggregate shall be of machine crushed
stone of black trap or equivalent hard stone and be hard strong dense, durable clean and
free from skin and coating likely to prevent proper adhesion of mortar.
13.2. The aggregates shall generally be cubical in shape, Unless special stones of particular
quarries are mentioned, aggregates shall be machine crushed from the best, black trap or
equivalent hard stones as approved. Aggregate shail have no deleterious reaction with
cement.
13.3. The necessary tests indicated in I.S. 383-1970 and I.S. 456-1978 shall have to be
carried out to ensure thes acceptability of the material.
13.4. If aggregate is covered with dust it shall be washed with water, to make it clean.
M-14. Brick Bats Aggregate
14.1. Brick bat aggregate shall be broken from well burnt or slightly over burnt and dense
brick. It shall be homogeneous in texture roughtly cubical in shape, clean and free from dirt
of any other foreign material. The brick bats shall be of 40 mm. to 50 mm. size unless
otherwise specified in the item. The underburnt over burnt brick bats shall not be allowed.
14.2. The brick bats shall be measured by volume by suitable boxes or as directed.
M- 15. Brick
15. 1. The bricks shall be hand or machine moulded and made from suitable soils and
klin-burnt. They shall be free from crack and nodules of free lime. They shall have smooth
rectangular faces with sharp corners and shall be of uniform colour.
The bricks shall be moulded with a frog of 100 mm. x 40 mm. and 10 mm. to 20 mm. deep
on one of its flat sides. The bricks shall not, break when thrown on the ground from a height
of 600 mm.
15.2. The size of modular bricks shall be 190 mm. x 90 mm. x 90 mm.,
15.3. The size of the conventional bricks shall be as under
(9” X 4.3/8” X 2.3/4") 225 X 110 X 75 mm.
15.4. Only bricks of one standard size shall be used on one work. The following tolerances
shall be permitted in the conventional size adopted in a particular work.
Length + 1/81''(3.0 mm.) Width: + 1/1611 (1.50 mm.) Height: + 1/611 (1.50 mm.)
15.5. The crushing strength of the bricks shall not be less than 35 Kg./Sq.Cm. The average
water absorption shall not be more than 20 percent by weight. Necessary tests for crushing
strength and water absorption etc. shall be carried out as per I.S. 3495 (Part-I to IV) 1976.
M- 16 Stone
16.1.The stone shall be of the specified variety such as Granite / Trap Stone / Quarzite or
any other type of good hard stones. The stones shall be obtained only from the approved
quarry and shall be hard, sound, durable and free from &4ects like cavities, cracks, sand
holes, flaws, injurious veins, patches of loose or soft materials etc. and weathered portions
and other structural defects or imperfections tending to affect their soundness and strength.
The stone with round surface shall not be used. The percentage of water absorption shall
not be more than 5% of dry weight, when tested in accordance with I.S. 1134 - 1974.The
minimum crushing, strength of the stone shall be 200 Kg./Sq.Cm. unless otherwise
specified.
16.2. The samples of the stone to be used, shall be got approved before the work is started.
16.3. The Khanki facing stone shall be dressed by chisel as specified in the item "or khanki
facing in required shape and size. The face of stone shall be so dressed that the bushing, on
the exposed face shall riot project by more than 40 mm. from the general wall surface and
on face to be plastered it. shall not project by more than 19 mm. nor shall it have
depressions more than 10.mm. from the average wall surface.
M- 17. Laterite Stone
17. 1. Laterite stone shall be obtained from the approved quarry. It shall be compacted in
texture, sound, durable and free from soft patches. It shall have a minimum crushing
strength of 100 Kg./Sq.Cm. in its dry condition. It shall not, absorb water more than 20% of
its own weight when immersed for 24 hours in water. After quarrying the stone shall be
allowed to weather for some time before using in work.
17.2. The stone shall be dressed into regular rectangular blocks so that all faces are free
from waviness and unevenness, edges true and square.
17.3, Those types of stone in which white clay occure, should not be used.
1 7.4 Special corner stones shall be provided where so directed.
M- 18. Mild Steel Bars

18.1. Mild steel bars reinforcement for R.C.C. work shall conform to I.S. 432 (Part-11) 1966
and shall be of tested quality. It Shall also comply with relevant part. of I.S. 456- 1978.
18.2. All the reinforcement shall be clean arid free from dirt, paint, grease, mill scale or
loose or thick rust at the time of placing.
18.3. For the purpose of payment, the bar shall be measured correct upto 100 mm. length
and weight payable worked out at the rate speciried below

1 6 mm 0.22 Kg/Rmt 8 20 mm 2.47 Kg/Rmt

2 8 mm 0.39 Kg/Rmt 9 22 mm 2.98 Kg/Rmt
3 10 mm 0.62 Kg/Rmt 10 25 mm 3.85 Kg/Rmt
4 12 mm 0.89 Kg/Rmt 11 28 mm 4.83 Kg/Rmt
5 14 mm 1.21 Kg/Rmt 12 32 mm 6.31 Kg/Rmt
6 16 mm 1.58 Kg/Rmt 13 36 mm 7.99 Kg/Rmt
7 18 mm 2.00 Kg/Rmt 14 40 mm 9.86 Kg/Rmt

M-19. High Yield Strength Steel Deformed Bars

19.1. High yield strength steel deformed bars be either cold twisted or hot rolled, shall
conform to I.S. 11739-1966 and I.S. 11,39-1966 respectively.
19.2. Other provision and requirements shall conform to No. M-18 for Mild steel bars.
M-20 High Tensile Steel Wires
20.1. The high tensile wires for the use in priestesses concrete work shall conform to I.S.
2090-1962.
20.2. The !ensile strength of the high tensile steel bars slhiall be as specified in the Item. In
absence of the given strength, the minimum Strength shall be taken as per para 6.1 of I.S.
1785-1962. Testing, shall be done per I.S. requirements.
20.3. The high tensile steel shall be free from loose mill scale, rust oil, grease, or any other
harmful matter. Cleaning of steel bars may be carried out by immersion in vsolvent solution,
wire brushing or passing through a pressure box containing carborundum.
20.4. The high tensile wire shall be obtained from manufactures in coil having diameter not
less than 350 times the- diameter of wire its(-If so that wire springs back straight on being
uncoiled.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION OF MATERIALS FOR INSTRUCTURES

(FOR ROAD.BRIDGE WORKS)
as per Guidelines of the MORTH for road works

1001. GENERAL
Materials to he used in the work shall conform to the specifications mentioned on the
drawings the requirements laid down in this section and specifications for relevant
items of work covered under these specifications.
If any material, not covered in these specifications, is required to be used in the work, it
shall conform to relevant Indian Standards, if there are any, or to the requirements
specified by, the Engineer.
1002. SOURCES OF MATERIAL
The Contractor shall notify, the Engineer of his proposed sources of materials prior to
delivery. If tit is found after trial that sources of supply previously approved do not
produce uniform and satisfactory products, or if the product from any other source
proves unacceptable at an), time, the Contractor shall furnish acceptable material from
other sources at his own expense.
1003. BRICKS
Burnt clay bricks shall conform to the requirements of IS:1077, except that the
minimum compressive strength when tested flat shall not be less than 8.4 MPa for
individual bricks and 10.5 MPa for average of 5 specimens. They shall be free from
cracks and flaws and nodules of free lime. The brick shall have smooth rectangular faces
with sharp corners and emit a clear ringing sound when struck. The size may be
according to local practice with a tolerance of ± 5 per cent.
1004. STONES
Stones shall be of the type specified. It shall be hard, sound, and free from cracks, decay
and weathering and shall be freshly quarried from an approved quarry. Stone with
round surface shall not be used.
The stones, when immersed in water for 24 hours, shall not absorb water by more than
5 per cent of their dry weight when tested in accordance with IS:1124.
The length of stones shall no: exceed 3 times its height nor shall they be less than twice
its height plus one joint. No stone shall be less in width than the height and width on the
base shall not be greater than three-fourth of the thickness of the wall nor less than 150
mm.
1005. CAST IRON
Cast iron shall conform to IS:210. The grade number of the material shall not be less
than 14.
1006. CEMENT
Cement to be used in the works shall be any of the following types with the prior
approval of the Engineer :
a) Ordinary Portland Cement, 33 Grade, conforming to IS:269.
b) Rapid Hardening Portland Cement, conforming to IS:8041.
c) Ordinary Portland Cement. 43 Grade, conforming to IS:81 12
d) Ordinary Portland Cement. 53 Grade, conforming to IS:12269.
c) Sulphate Resistant Portland Cement, conforming to IS:12330.

Cement conforming to 15:269 shall be used only after ensuring that the minimum
required design strength can be achieved without exceeding the maximum permissible
cement content of 540 kg/cu.m. of concrete.
Cement conforming to IS:8112 and IS:12269 may be used provided the minimum
cement content mentioned elsewhere from durability considerations is not reduced.
From strength considerations, these cements shall be used with a certain caution as
high early strengths of cement in die 1 to 28-day range can be achieved by finer
grinding and higher constituent ratio of C3S/C2S, where C3S is Tri-calcium Silicate and
C2S is Di-calcium Silicate. In such cements, the further growth of strength beyond say 4
weeks may be much lower than that traditionally expected. Therefore, further strength
test% shall be carried out for 56 and 90 days to fine tune the mix design from strength
considerations.
Cement conforming to IS:12330 shall be used when sodium sulphate and magnesium
sulphate are present in large enough concentration to be aggressive to concrete. The
recommended threshold values as per IS:456 arc sulphate concentration in excess of 0.2
per cent in soil substrata or 300 ppm (0.03pcr cent) in ground water. Tests to confirm
actual values of sulphate concentration 'are essential when the structure is located near
the sea coast, chemical factories, agricultural land using chemical fertilizers and sites
where there are effluent discharges or where soluble sulphate bearing ground water
level is high. Cement conforming to IS:12330 shall be carefully selected from strength
considerations to ensure that the minimum required design, strength can be achieved
without exceeding the maximum permissible cement content of 540 kg/ cu.m. of
concrete.
Cement conforming to IS:8041 shall be used only for precast concrete products after
specific approval of the Engineer.
Total chloride content in cement shall in no case exceed 0.05 per cent by mass of
cement. Also, total sulphur content calculated as sulphuric anhydride (SO 3) shall in no
case exceed 2.5 per cent and 3.0 per cent when tri-calcium aluminate per cent by mass
is upto 5 or greater than 5 respectively.
1007. COARSE AGGREGATES
For plain and reinforced cement concrete (PCC and RCC) or prestressed concrete
(PSC) works, coarse aggregate shall consist of clean, hard, strong, dense, non-porous
and durable pieces of crushed stone, crushed gravel, natural gravel or a suitable
combination thereof or oilier approved inert material. They shall not consist pieces of
disintegrated stones, soft. flaky, elongated particles, salt, alkali, vegetable matter or
other deleterious materials in such quantities as to reduce the strength and durability of
the concrete, or to attack the steel reinforcement. Coarse aggregate having positive
alkali silica reaction shall not be used. All coarse aggregates shall conform to IS:383 and
tests for conformity shall be carried out as per IS:2386, Parts I to VIII.
The contractor shall submit for the approval of the Engineer, the entire information
indicated in Appendix A of IS:383.
Maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for various structural components in PCC,
RCC or PSC, shall conform to Section 1700.
The maximum value for flakiness index for coarse aggregate shall not exceed 35 per
Cent. The coarse aggregate shall satisfy the following requirements of grading :

TABLE 1000-1 : REQUIREMENTS OF COARSE AGGREGATE

IS Sieve Size Per cent by Weight passing the Sleve
40mm 20mm 12.5mm
63mm 100 - -
40mm 95-100 100 -
20mm 30-70 95-100 100
12.5mm - - 90-100
10mm 10-35 25-55 40-85
4.75mm 0-5 0-10 0-10
1008. SAND/FINE AGGREGATES
For masonry work, sand shall conform to the requirements of IS: 2 116.
For plain and reinforced cement concrete (PCC and RCC') or prestressed concrete (PSQ
works, Fine aggregate shall consist of clean, hard, strong and durable pieces of crushed
stone, crushed gravel, or a suitable combination of natural sand, crushed stone or
gravel. They shall not contain dust, lumps, soft or flaky, materials, mica or other
deleterious material's in such quantities as to reduce the strength and durability of the
concrete, or to attack the embedded steel. Motorised sand washing machines should be
used to remove impurities from sand. Fine aggregate having positive alkali-silica
reaction shall not be used. All fine aggregates shall conform to IS:383 and tests for
conformity shall be carried out as per IS:2386, (Parts 1 to VIII). The Contractor shall
submit to the Engineer the entire information indicated in Appendix A of IS:383. The
Fineness modulus of fine aggregate shall neither be less than 2.0 nor greater than 3.5.
Sand/fine aggregate for structural concrete shall conform to the following grading
requirements :
TABLE 1000-2
IS Sieve Size Per cent by Weight Passing the Sieve
Zone I Zone 11 Zone Il
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 micron 15-34 35-59 60-79
300 micron 5-20 8-30 12-40
150 micron 0-10 0-10 0-10

1009. STEEL
1009.1. Cast Steel
The use of cast steel shall be limited to bearings and other similar parts. Steel for
castings shall conform to Grade 280-52ON of IS:1030. In case where subsequent
welding is unavoidable in the relevant cast steel components, the letter N at the end of
the grade designation of the steel casting shall be re laced by letter W. 0.3 per cent to 0.5
per cent copper may be added to increase the corrosion resistance properties.
1009.2. Steel for Prestressing
The prestressing steel shall conform to either of the following :
(a) Plain hard drawn steel wire conforming to IS:1785. (Part-I) and IS:1785 (Part-II).
(b) Cold drawn indented wire conforming to IS:6003
(c) High tensile steel bar conforming to IS:2090
(d) Uncoated stress relieved strands conforming to IS:6006.
1009.3. Reinforcement / Untensioned Steel
For plain and reinforced cement concrete (PCC and RCC) or prestressed concrete (PSQ
works, the reinforcement / untensioned steel as the case may be shall consist of the
following grades of reinforcing bars.
TABLE 1000-3
Grade Bar Type conforming Characteristic Elastic
Designation to governing IS Strength fy MPa Modulus GPa
Specification
S 240 IS:432 Pan 1 240 200
Mild Stet] Bar
S 415 IS:1786 High Yield 415 200
Strength Deformed
Bars (IIYSD)
Other grades of bars conforming to IS:432 and IS:1786 shall not be permitted.
All steel shall be procured from original producers, no re-rolled steel shall be
incorporated in the work.
Only new steel shall be delivered to the site. Every bar shall be inspected before
assembling on the work and defective, brittle or burnt bar shall be discarded. Cracked
ends of bars shall be discarded.
Fusion-bonded epoxy coated reinforcing bars shall meet the requirements of IS: 13620.
Additional requirements for the use of such reinforcement bars have been given below
:.
(a) Patch up materials shall be procured in sealed containers with certificates from
the agency who has supplied the fusion bonded epoxy bars.
(b) PVC coated G.I. binding wires of 18G shall only be used in conjunction with
fusion bonded epoxy bars.
(c) Chain for supporting the reinforcement shall also be of fusion bonded-epoxy
coated ban.
(d) The cut ends and damaged portions shall be touched up with repair patch up
material.
(c) The bars shall be cut by saw cutting rather than flame cutting.
(f) While bending the bars, the pins of work benches shall be provided with PVC or
plastic sleeves.
(g) The coated steel shall not he directly exposed to sun rays or rains and shall be
protected with opaque polyethelens sheets or such other approved materials.
(h) While concreting the workmen or trolleys shall not directly move on coated bars
but can move on wooden planks placed on the bars.
When specified in the contract, protective coating prescribed by CECRI shall be
provided in conformance to specifications given in Appendix 1000II. The CECRI coating
process shall be allowed to be implemented at the site of works provided a
representative of the Institute is present throughout the duration of the coating process
who shall certify that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with prescribed
specifications developed by the Institute.
1009.4. Grey Iron Castings
Grey Iron castings to be used for bearings shall have the Following minimum properties
 (i) Minimum ultimate tensile strength 370 MPa
(ii) Modulus of Elasticity 147000 MPa
(iii) Brincli Hardness 230 MPa
(iv) Shear Strength 370 MPa
(v) Compressive Strength 1370 MPa
The testing shall be as specified in IS:210.
1009.5. Steel Forgings
Forged steel pins shall comply with clause 3. 3A or 4 of IS:1875 and steel forgings shall
comply with clause 3, 3A or 4 of IS:2004. Raw materials of the forging will be taken as
per IS:1875 with minimum reduction ratio of 1.8:1. Alternatively, if forging is made
from ingot, a minimum reduction ratio between the ingot and forging will be 4:1.
Forging shall be normalised.
1009.6. Structural Steel
Unless otherwise permitted herein, all structural steel' shall before fabrication comply
with the requirements of the following Indian Standards:
IS:226 : Structural Steel (Standard Quality)
IS:961 : Structural Steel (High Tensile)
IS:2062 : Weldable Structural Steel
IS:8500 : Weldable Structural Steel (medium & high strength qualities)
IS:1148 : Hot rolled rivet bars (upto 40mm dia) for structural purposes.
IS:1149 : High tensile rivet bars for structural purposes
IS:1161 : Steel tubes for structural purposes
IS:4923 : Hollow Steel sections for structural use
IS:11587 : Structural weather resistant steel
IS:808 : Specifications for Rolled Steel Beam, Channel and Angle Sections
IS:1239 : Mild Steel Tubes
IS:1730 : Dimension for Steel Plate, sheet and strip for structural and general
engineering purposes
IS:1731 : Dimension for Steel flits for structural and general engineering
purposes
IS:1732 : Dimension for round and square steel bars for structural and general
engineering purposes
IS:1852 : Rolling and cutting tolerances for hot rolled steel products
The use of structural steel not covered by the above standards may be permitted with
the specific approval of the authority. Refer to Section 1900 for further details.
1009.7. Stainless Steel
Stainless steel shall be austenitic chromium-nickel steel, possessing rust, acid and heat
resistant properties conforming to IS:6603 and IS:6911. Mechanical properties/grade
for such stainless steel shall be as specified by the accepting authority, but in no case be
inferior to mild steel. Generally, stainless steel is available as per AISI grades. AISI 304
which is equivalent to grade 04Crl8Ni11O of IS:6911 satisfies the requirements of
mechanical properties of structural steel. Other grades of stainless steel for specific
proposes may be provided as per specific requirements. For application in adverse/
corrosive environment, stainless steel shall conform to AISI 316L or 02G17 Ni Mo2 of
IS:6911.
1010. WATER
Water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils,
acids, alkalis, salts, sugar, organic materials or other substances that may be deleterious
to concrete or steel. Potable water is generally considered satisfactory for mixing
concrete. Mixing and curing with sea water shall not be permitted. As a guide, the
following concentrations represent the maximum permissible values
(a) To neutralise 200 ml sample of water, using phenolphthalein as an indicator, it
should not require more than 2 ml of 0.1 normal NaOH.
(b) To neutralist 200 m] sample of water, using methyl orange as an indicator, it
should not require more thin 10 ml of 0.1 normal HCl.
(c) The permissible limits for solids shall be as follows when tested in accordance
with IS:3025 :
Permissible Limits
(max)
Organic 200 mg/lit
Inorganic 3000 mg/lit
Sulphates (SO) 500 mg/lit
Chlorides (Cl) 500 mg/lit*
Suspended matter 2000 mg/lit
*In case of structures of lengths 30m and below, the permissible limit of chlorides may
be increased upto 1000 mg/lit
All samples of water (Including potable water) shall be tested and suitable measures
taken where necessary to ensure conformity of the water to the requirements stated
herein
(d) The pH value shall not be less than 6.
1011. TIMBER
The timber used for structural purposes shall conform to IS:883.
1012. CONCRETE ADMIXTURES
1012.1. General
Admixtures are materials added to the concrete before or during mixing with a view to
modify one or more of the properties of concrete in the plastic or hardened state.
Concrete admixtures are proprietary items of manufacture and. shall be obtained only
from established manufacturers with proven track record, quality assurance and full
fledged laboratory facilities for the manufacture and testing of concrete.
The contractor shall provide the following information concerning each admixture after
obtaining the same from the manufacturer :
(a) Normal dosage and detrimental effects, if any, of under dosage and over dosage.
(b) The chemical names of the main ingredients in the admixtures.
(c) The chloride content, if any, expressed as a percentage by the weight of the
admixture
(d) Values of dry material content, ash content and relative density of the admixture
which can be used for Uniformity Tests.
(e) Whether or not the admixture leads to the entertainment of air when used as
per the manufacturers recommended dosage, and if so to what extent
(f) Where two or more admixtures are proposed to be used in any one mix,
confirmation as to their compatibility.
(g) There would be no increase in risk of corrosion of the reinforcement or other
embedment as a result of using the admixture.
1012.2. Physical and Chemical Requirements
Admixtures shall conform to the requirements of IS:9103. In addition, tile following
conditions shall be satisfied :
 (a) "Plasticizers" and "Super-Plasticizers" shall meet the requirements indicated for
"Water reducing Admixture”.
(b) Except where resistance to freezing and thawing and to disruptive action of
deciding salts is necessary, the air content of freshly mixed concrete in
accordance with the pressure method given in IS:1199 shall not be more than 2
per cent higher than that of the corresponding control mix and in any case not
more than 3 per cent of die test mix.
(c) The chloride content of the admixture shall not exceed 0.2 per cent when tested
in accordance with 15:6925. In addition, the maximum permissible limit of
chloride content of all the constituents as indicated lit Section 1700 shall also be
observed.
(d) Uniformity tests on the admixtures are essential to compare qualitatively the
composition of different samples taken from batch to batch or from the same
batch at different times.
The tests that 511311 be performed along with permissible variations in the
same are indicated below:
 Dry Material Content : to be within 3 per cent and 5 per cent of liquid and
solid admixtures respectively of the value stated by the manufacturer.
 Ash content : to be within 1 per cent of die value stated by the
manufacturer.
Relative Density (for liquid admixtures) : to be within 2 per cent of the value
stated by the manufacturer.
(e) All tests relating to the concretes admixtures shall be conducted periodically at
an independent laboratory and compared with the data given by the
manufacturer.
1013. REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPES
Reinforced concrete pipes for highway structures shall be of NP4 type conforming to'
the requirements of IS:458.
1014. STORAGE OF MATERIALS
1014.1. General
All materials may be stored at proper places so as to prevent their deterioration or
intrusion by foreign matter and to ensure their satisfactory quality and fitness for the
work. The storage space must also permit easy inspection, removal and restorage of the
materials. All such materials even though stored in approved godowns/places, must be
subjected to acceptance test prior to their immediate use.
1014.2. Brick
Bricks shall not be dumped at site. They shall be stacked in regular tiers as they are
unloaded, to minimise breakage and defacement. The supply of bricks shall be available
at site at any time. Bricks selected for use in different situations shall be stacked
separately.
1014.3. Aggregates
Aggregate stockpiles may be made on ground that is denuded or vegetation is hard and
well drained. If necessary the ground shall be covered with 50 mm plank.
Coarse aggregates, unless otherwise agreed by tile Engineer in writing, shall be
delivered to the site in separate sizes (2 sizes when nominal size is 25 mm or less and 3
sizes when the nominal size is 32 mm or more). Aggregates placed directly on the
ground shall not be removed from the stockpile within 30 cm of the ground until the
final cleaning up of the work, and then only the clean aggregate will be permitted to be
used.
In the case of fine aggregates, these shall he deposited at the mixing site not less than 8
hours before use and shall have been tested and approved by the Engineer.
1014.4. Cement
Cement shall be transported, handled and stored on the site in such a manner as to
avoid deterioration or contamination. Cement shall be stored above ground level in
perfectly dry and watertight sheds and shall be stacked not more than eight bags high.
Wherever bulk storage containers are used their capacity should be sufficient to cater to
the requirement at site and should be cleaned at least once every 3 to 4 months.
Each consignment shall be stored separately so that it may be readily identified and
inspected and cement shall be used in the sequence in which it is delivered at site. Any
consignment or part of a consignment of cement which h ad deteriorated in any way,
during storage, shall not be used in the works and shall be removed from the site by the
Contractor without charge to the Employer.
The Contractor shall prepare and maintain proper records on site in respect of delivery,
handling, storage and use of Cement and these records shall be available for inspection
by the Engineer at all times.
The Contractor shall make a monthly, return to the Engineer on the date corresponding
to the interim certificate date, showing the quantities of cement received and issued
during the month and in stock at the end of the month.
1014.5. Reinforcement /Untensioned Steel
The reinforcement bars, when delivered on the job, shall be stored above die surface of
the ground upon platforms, skids, or other supports, and shall be protected from
mechanical injury and from deterioration by exposure.
1014.6. Prestressing Materials
All presiressing steel, sheathing, anchorages and sleeves or coupling must be protected
during transportation, handling and storage. The prestressing steel, sheathing and other
accessories must be stored under cover from rain or damp ground and protected from
the ambient atmosphere if it is likely to be aggressive. Storage at site must be kept to
the absolute minimum.
(a) Tendon : Wire. stand and bar from which tendons are to be fabricated shall be
stored about 30Omm above the ground in a suitably covered and closed space so as to
avoid direct climatic influences and to protect them from splashes from any other
materials and from die cutting operation of an oxy-acetylene torch or arc welding
process in the vicinity. Under no circumstances, tendon material shall he subjected to
any welding operation or on site hut treatment or metallic coating such as galvanising.
Storage facilities and the procedures for transporting material into or out of store, shall
be such that the material does not become kinked or notched. Wire or strand shall be
stored in large diameter coils which enable the tendons to be laid out straight. As a
guide, for wires above 5 mm dia, coils of about 2m dia without breaks or joints shall be
obtained from manufacturer and stored. Protective wrapping for tendons shall be
chemically neutral. All prestressing steel must be provided with temporary protection
during storage.
(b) Anchorage Components : The handling and storing procedures shall maintain
the anchorage components in a condition in which they can subsequently perform their
function to an adequate degree. Components shall be handled and stored so that
mechanical damage and detrimental corrosion are prevented. The corrosion of the
gripping and securing system shall be prevented. The use of correctly formulated oils
and greases or of other corrosion preventing material is recommended where
prolonged storage is required. Such protective material shall be guaranteed by the
producer to be non-aggressive and non-degrading.
Prestressing steel shall be stored in a closed store having single door with double
locking arrangements and no windows. Also the air inside the store shall be kept dry as
far as possible by using various means to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Also
instrument measuring the air humidity shall be installed inside the store. This is with a
view to eliminating the possibility of initial rusting of prestressing steel during storage.
The, prestressing, steel shall be coated with water solvable-grease. The prestressing
steel should be absolutely clean and without any signs of rust.
All prestressing steel shall be stored at least 30 cm above ground level and it
shall be invariably wrapped by protective cover of tar paper or polythene or any other
approved material.
The Contractor should see that prestressing steel shall be used within 3 months
of its manufacture. He should chalk out his programme in this respect precisely, so as to
avoid initial corrosion before placing In position.
1014.7. Water
Water shall be stored in containers/tanks covered at top and cleaned at regular
intervals in order to prevent intrusion by foreign matter or growth of organic matter.
Water from shallow, muddy or marshy surface, shall not be permitted. The intake pipe
shall be enclosed to exclude silt, mud grass and other solid materials and there shall be
a minimum depth of 0.60 m of water below the intake at all times.
1015. TESTS AND STANDARD OF ACCEPTANCE
All materials, even though stored in an approved manner shall be subjected to
an acceptance test prior to their immediate use.
Independent testing of cement for every consignment shall be done by, the
Contractor at site in the laboratory approved by the Engineer before use. Any cement
with lower quality than those shown in manufacturer's certificate shall be debarred
from use. In case of imported cement, the same series of tests shall be carried out before
acceptance.
1015.1. Testing and Approval of Material
The Contractor shall furnish test certificates from the manufacturer/ supplier of
materials along with each batch of material(s) delivered to site.
The Contractor shall set up a field laboratory with necessary equipment for
testing of all materials, finished products used in the construction as per requirements
of conditions of contract and the relevant specifications. The testing of all the materials
shall be carried out by the Engineer or his representative for, which the Contractor shall
make all die necessary arrangements and bear the entire cost.
Tests which cannot be carried out in the field laboratory have to be got done at
the Contractor's cost at any recognised laboratory / testing establishments approved by
the Engineer.
1015.2. Sampling of Materials
Samples provided to the Engineer or his representatives for their retention are
to be in labelled boxes suitable for storage.
Samples required for approval and testing must be supplied well in advance by
at least 48 hours or minimum period required for carrying out relevant tests to allow
for testing and approval. Delay to works arising from the late submission of samples
will not be acceptable as a reason for delay in the completion of the works.
If materials are brought from abroad, the cost of sampling/testing whether in
India or abroad shall be borne by the Contractor.
1015.3. Rejection or Materials not conforming to the Specifications
Any stack or hatch of material(s) of which sample(s) does not conform to the
prescribed tests and quality shall be rejected by the Engineer or his representative and
such materials shall be removed from site by the Contractor at his own cost. Such
rejected materials shall not be made acceptable by any modification.
1015.4. Testing and Approval of Plant and Equipment
All plants and equipment used for preparing, testing and production of materials for
incorporation into the permanent works shall be in accordance with manufacturer's
specifications and shall be got approved by the Engineer before use.
Name of Work : Construction of Major Bridge in place of old princely
stone masonary arch bridge across river BHADAR on
Dhoraji-Upleta road (Old N.H.) Dist: Rajkot.

902. CONTROL OF ALIGNMENT, LEVEL AND SURFACE REGULARITY

902.1. General
 All works performed shall conform to the lines, grades, cross sections and
dimensions shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer, subject to the
permitted tolerances described herein-after:
902.2. Horizontal Alignment
Horizontal alignments shall be reckoned with respect to the centre line of the
carriageway as shown on the drawings. The edges of the carriageway as constructed
shall be correct within a tolerance of± 10 mm there from. The corresponding
tolerance for edges of the roadway and lower layers of pavement shall be ± 25 mm.
902.3. Surface Levels
The levels of the subgrade and different pavement courses as constructed,
shall not vary from those calculated with reference to the longitudinal and cross-
profile of the road shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer beyond the
tolerances mentioned in Table 900-1.

TABLE 900-T. TOLERANCES IN SURFACE LEVELS

1. Subgrade + 20 mm
- 25mm

2. Sub-base + 10 mm -20mm
(a) Flexible pavement + 6 mm
(b) Concrete pavement -10mm
[Dry clean concrete or Rolled concrete]
3. Base-course for flexible pavement +6 mm
(a) Bituminous course -6mm
(b) Other than bituminous +10mm
(i) Machine laid -10mm
+ 15 mm
(ii) Manually laid -15 mm

4. Wearing course for flexible pavement + 6 mm

(a) Machine laid - 6mm
(b) Manually kid + 10mm
- 10mm
5. Cement concrete pavement + 5 mm
-6mm*

* This may not exceed - 8 mm at 0 - 30 cm from the edges.

Provided, however, that the negative tolerance for wearing course shall not
be permitted in conjunction with the positive tolerance for base course, if the
thickness of the former is thereby reduced by more than 6mm for flexible
pavements and 5 mm for concrete pavements.

For checking compliance with the above requirement for subgrade, sub-base
and base courses, measurements of the surface levels shall be taken on , a grid of
points placed at 6.25 m longitudinally and 3.5 m transversely. For any 10
consecutive measurements taken longitudinally or transversely, not more than one
measurement shall be permitted to exceed the tolerance as above, this one
measurement being not in excess of 5 mm above the permitted tolerance.
For checking the. compliance with the above requirement for bituminous
wearing courses and concrete pavements, measurements of the surface levels shall
be taken on a grid of points spaced at 6.25 m along the length and at 0.5 m from the
edges and at the centre of the pavement. In any length of pavement, compliance
shall be deemed to be met for the final road surface, only if the tolerance given
above is satisfied for any point on the surface.

902.4. Surface Regularity of Pavement Courses

The longitudinal profile shall be checked with a 3 metre long straight
edge/moving straight-edge as desired by the Engineer at the middle of each traffic
lane along a line parallel to the centre line of the road.
The maximum permitted number of surface irregularities shall be as per
Table 900-2.

TABLE 900-2. MAXIMUM PERMITTED NUMBER OF SURFACE IRREGULARITIES

Surfaces of Surfaces of laybys, service
carriageways paved areas and all bituminous
shoulders base and
courses
Irregularity 4 mm 7 mm 4 mm 7 mm
Length(m) 300 75 300 75 300 75 300 75
National Highways/
Expressways 20 9 2 1 40 18 4 2
Roads of lower
category* 40 18 4 2 60 27 6 3
•Category of each section of road as described in the Contract

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

for pavement surface (bituminous and cement concrete) 3 mm

for bituminous base courses 6 mm

for granular sub-base/ base courses 8 mm

for sub-bases under concrete pavements 10 mm

Quality Control for Road Works
902.5. Rectification
Where the surface regularity of subgrade and the various pavement courses
fall outside the specified tolerances, the Contractor shall be liable to rectify
these in the manner described below and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
(1) Subgrade: Where the surface is high, it shall be trimmed and suitably
compacted. Where the same is low, the deficiency shall be corrected by
scarifying the lower layer and adding fresh material and recompacting to
the required density. The degree of compaction and the type of material
to be used shall conform to the requirements of Clause 305.

(ii) Granular Sub-base: Same as at (i) above, except that the degree of
compaction and the type of material to be used shall conform to the
requirements of Clause 401.

(iii) Lime/Cement Stabilized Soil Sub-base: For lime/cement treated

materials where the surface is high, the same shall be suitably trimmed
while taking care that the material below is not disturbed due to this
operation. However, where the surface is low, the same shall be
corrected as described herein below.
For cement treated material, when the time elapsed between detection
of irregularity and the time of mixing of the material is less than 2 hours,
the surface shall be scarified to a depth of 50 mm supplemented with
freshly mixed materials as necessary and recompacted to the relevant
specification. When this time is more than 2 hours, the full depth of the
layer shall be removed from the pavement and replaced with fresh
material to Specification. This shall also apply to lime treated material
except that the time criterion shall be 3 hours instead of 2 hours.

(iv) Water Bound Macadam/Wet Mix Macadam Sub-base/Base: Where

the surface is high or low, the top 75 mm shall be scarified, reshaped
with added material as necessary and recompacted to Clause 404. This
shall also apply to wet mix macadam to Clause 406.

(v) Bituminous Constructions: For bituminous construction oilier than

wearing course, where the surface is low, the deficiency shall be
corrected by adding fresh material over a suitable tack coat if needed and
recompacting to specifications. Where the surface is high, the full depth of
the layer shall be removed and replaced with fresh material and
compacted to specifications.
For wearing course, where the surface is high or low, the full depth of the
layer shall be removed and replaced with fresh material and compacted
to specifications. In all cases where the removal and replacement of a
bituminous layer is involved, the area treated shall not be less than 5 m
in length and not less than 3-5 m in width.

(vi) Dry Lean Concrete Sub-base/Rolled Cement Concrete: The defective

length of the course shall be removed to full depth and replaced with
material conforming to Clauses 601 or 603, as applicable. The area
treated shall be at least 3 m long, not less than 1 lane wide and extend to
 the full depth. Before relaying the course, the disturbed subgrade or
layer below shall be corrected by levelling, watering and compacting.

(vii) Cement concrete pavement: The defective areas having surface

irregularity exceeding 3 mm but not greater than 6 mm may be rectified
by bump cutting or scrabbling or grinding using approved equipment.
When required by the Engineer, areas which have been reduced in level
by the above operation(s) shall be retextured in an approved manner
either by cutting grooves ( 5 mm deep) or roughening the surface by
hacking the surface. If high areas in excess 6 mm or low areas in excess
of 3 mm occur, exceeding the permitted numbers and if the Contractor
cannot rectify, the slab shall be demolished and reconstructed at the
Contractor’s expense and in no case the area removed shall be lest than
the full width of the lane in which the irregularity occurs and full length
of the slab.

If deemed necessary by the Engineer, any section of the slab which

deviates from the specified levels and tolerances shall

112. ARRANGEMENT FOR TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION

112.1. General

The Contractor shall at all limes carry out work on the highway in a manner
creating least interference to the flow of traffic while consistent with the satisfactory
execution of the same. For all works involving improvements to the existing
highway, the Contractor shall, in accordance with the directives of the Engineer,
provide and maintain, during execution of the work, a passage for traffic either
along a part of the existing carriageway under improvement, or along a temporary
diversion constructed close to the highway. The Contractor shall take prior approval
of the Engineer regarding traffic arrangements during construction.

112.2. Passage of Traffic along a part of the Existing Carriageway

under
Improvement
For widening/strengthening existing carriageway where part width of the
existing carriageway is proposed to be used for passage of traffic, treated shoulders
shall be provided on the side on which work is not in progress. The treatment to the
shoulder shall consist of providing at least ISO mm thick granular base course
covered with bituminous surface dressing in a width of at least 1.5 m and the
surface shall be maintained throughout the period during which traffic uses the
same to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The continuous length, in which such work
shall be carried out, would be limited normally to 500 m at a place. However, where
work is allowed by the Engineer in longer stretches passing places at least 20 m long
with additional paved width of 2.5 m shall be provided at every 0.5 km interval.
 In case of widening existing two-lane to four-lane, the additional two lanes
would be constructed first and the traffic diverted to it and only thereafter the
required treatment to the existing carriageway would be carried out. However, in
case where on the request of the Contractor, work on existing two-lane carriageway
is allowed by the Engineer with traffic using part of the existing carriageway,
stipulations as in Para above shall apply.
After obtaining permission of the Engineer, the treated shoulder shall be
dismantled, the debris disposed of and the area cleared as per the direction of the
Engineer.

112.3. Passage of Traffic along a Temporary Diversion

In stretches where it is not possible to pass the traffic on part width of the
carriageway, a temporary diversion shall be constructed with 7 m carriageway and
2.5 m earthen shoulders on each side (total width of roadway 12 m) with the
following provision for road crust in the 7 m width:
(i) 200 mm (compacted) granular sub base;
(ii) 225 mm (compacted) granular base course; and
(iii) Premix carpet with Seal Coal/Mix Seal Surfacing.
The alignment and longitudinal section of diversion including junctions and
temporary cross drainage provision shall be as approved by the Engineer.

112.4. Traffic Safety and Control

The Contractor shall take all necessary measures for the safety of traffic
during construction and provide, erect and maintain such barricades, including
signs, markings, flags, lights and flagmen as may be required by the Engineer for the
information and protection of. Traffic approaching or passing through the section of
the highway under improvement. Before taking up any construction, an agreed
phased programme for the diversion of traffic on the highway shall be drawn up in
consultation with the Engineer.
The barricades erected on either side of the carriageway/portion .of the
carriageway closed to traffic, shall be of strong design to resist violation, and
painted with alternate black and white stripes. Red lanterns or warning lights of
similar type shall be mounted on the barricades at night and kept lit throughout
from sunset to sunrise.
At the points where traffic is to deviate from its normal path (whether on
temporary diversion or part width of the carriageway) the channel for traffic shall
be clearly marked with the aid of pavement markings, painted drums or a similar
device to the directions of the Engineer. At night, the passage shall be delineated
with lanterns or other suitable light source.
One-way traffic operation shall be established whenever the traffic is to be
passed over part of the carriageway inadequate for two-lane traffic. This shall be
done with the help of temporary traffic signals or flagmen kept positioned on
opposite sides during all hours. For regulation of traffic, the flagmen shall be
equipped with red and green flags and lanterns/lights.
 On both sides, suitable regulatory/warning signs as approved by the
Engineer shall be installed for the guidance of road users. On each approach, at least
two signs shall be put up, one close to the point where transition of carriageway
begins and the other 120m away. The signs shall be of approved design and of
reflectory type, if so directed by the Engineer.

112.5. Maintenance of Diversions and Traffic Control Devices

Signs, lights, barriers and other traffic control devices, as well as the riding
surface of diversions shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition till such lime
they are required as directed by the Engineer. The temporary travelled way shall be
kept free of dust by frequent applications of water, if necessary.
901. GENERAL
901.1. All materials to be used, all methods adopted and all works
performed shall be strictly in accordance with the requirements of these
specifications. The Contractor shall set up a field laboratory at locations approved
by the Engineer and equip the same with adequate equipment and personnel in
order to carry out all required tests and Quality Control work piper Specifications
and/or as directed by the Engineer. The internal layout of the laboratory shall be as
per Clause 121 and/or as directed by the Engineer. The list of equipment and the
facilities to be provided shall be got approved from the Engineer in advance.
901.2. The Contractor’s laboratory should be manned by a qualified
Materials Engineer/Civil Engineer assisted by experienced technicians, and the set-
up should be got approved by the Engineer.
901.3. The Contractor shall carry out quality control tests on the materials
and work to the frequency stipulated in subsequent paragraphs. In me absence of
clear indications about method and or frequency of tests for any item, the
instructions of the Engineer shall be followed.
901.4. For satisfying himself about the quality of the materials and work,
quality control tests will also be conducted by the Engineer (by himself, by his
Quality Control Units or by any other agencies deemed fit by him), generally to the
frequency set forth here in under. Additional tests may also, fee conducted where, in
the opinion of the Engineer, need for such tests exists.
901.5. The Contractor shall provide necessary co-operation and
assistance in obtaining the samples for tests and carrying out the field tests required
by the Engineer from time to time. This may include provision of labour, attendants,
assistance in packing and despatching and any other assistance considered
necessary in connection with the tests.
901.6. For the work of embankment, subgrade and pavement, construction
of subsequent layer of same or other material over the finished layer shall lie done
after obtaining permission from the Engineer. Similar permission from the Engineer
shall be obtained in respect of all other items of works prior to proceeding with the
next stage of construction.
901.7. The Contractor shall carry out modifications in the procedure of
work, if found necessary, as directed by the Engineer during inspection. Works
falling short of quality shall be rectified/redone by the Contractor at Ws own cost,
and defective work shall also be removed from the site of works by the Contractor at
his own cost.
901.8. The cost of laboratory building including services, essential supplies
like water, electricity, sanitary services and their maintenance and cost of all
equipment, tools, materials, labour and incidentals to perform tests and other
operations of quality control according to the Specification requirements shall be
deemed to be incidental to the work and no extra payment shall be made for the
same. If, however, there is a sep; rate item in the Bill of Quantities for setting up of a
laboratory and installing testing equipment, such work shall be paid for separately.
901.9. For testing of samples of soils/soil mixes, granular materials, and
mixes, bituminous materials and mixes, aggregates, cores etc., samples in the
required quantity and form shall be supplied to the Engineer by the Contractor at
his own cost.
901.10. For cement, bitumen, mild steel, and similar other materials where
essential tests are to be carried out at the manufacturer’s plants or at laboratories
other than the site laboratory, the cost of samples, sampling, testing and furnishing
of test certificates shall be borne by the Contractor. He shall also” furnish the test
certificates to the Engineer.
901.11. For testing of cement concrete at site during construction,
arrangements for supply of samples, sampling, testing and supply of test results
shall be made by the Contractor as per the frequency and number of tests specified
in the Handbook of Quality Control for Construction of Roads and Runways (IRC :SP
11) and relevant IS Codes or relevant clauses of these Specifications, the cost of
which shall be borne by the Contractor.
901.12. The method of sampling and testing of materials shall be as
required by the “Handbook of Quality Control for Construction of Roads and
Runways” (IRC : SP: 11), and these MOST Specifications. Where they are
contradicting, the provision in these Specifications shall be followed, Where they are
silent, sound engineering practices shall be adopted. The sampling and testing
procedure to be used shall be as approved by the Engineer and his decision shall be
final and binding on the Contractor.
901.13. The materials for embankment construction shall be got approved
from the Engineer. The responsibility for arranging and obtaining the land for
borrowing or exploitation in any other way shall rest with the Contractor who shall
ensure smooth and uninterrupted supply of materials in the required quantity
during the construction period.
Similarly, the supply of aggregates for construction of road pavement shall be
from quarries approved by the Engineer. Responsibility for arranging uninterrupted
supply of materials from the source shall be that of the Contractor.
901.14. Defective Materials
All materials which the Engineer/his representative has determined as not
conforming to the requirements of the Contract shall be rejected whether in place or
not; they shall be removed immediately from the site as directed. Materials, which
have been subsequently corrected, shall not be used in the work unless approval is
accorded in writing by the Engineer. Upon failure of the Contractor to comply with
any order of-’he Engineer/his representative, given under this Clause, the
Engineer/his representative shall have authority to cause the removal of rejected
material and to deduct the removal cost thereof from any payments due to the
Contractor.
901.15. Imported Materials
At the time of submission of tenders, the Contractor shall furnish a list of
materials/finished products manufactured, produced or fabricated outside India
which he proposes to use in the work. The Contractor shall not be entitled to
extension of time for acts or events occurring outside India and it shall be the
Contractor’s responsibility to make timely delivery to the job site of all such
materials obtained from outside India.

The materials imported from outside India shall conform to the relevant
Specifications of the Contract In case where materials/ finished products are not
covered by the Specifications in the Contract, the details of Specifications proposed
to be followed and the testing procedure as well as laboratories/’ establishments
where tests are to be carried out shall be specifically brought out and agreed to in
the Contract.

The Contractor shall famish to the Engineer a certificate of compliance of the

tests carried out. In addition, certified mill test reports clearly identified to the lot of
materials shall be furnished at the Contractor’s cost.

Name of Work : Construction a Major Bridge in Place of Old Princely

Stone Masonary arch bridge across river BHADAR on Dhoraji - Upleta
road (Old N.H.) District:- Rajkot.

:: ITEMWISE SPECIFICATION FOR THIS WORK ::

Item No. 1 :: Marking out the center line of the bridge and various other
components structures and complete lining out and leveling with theodolite, level
including construction necessary masonry pillars for lines and levels and
establishing necessary benchmark etc. complete as directed.
1. The contractor shall establish working Benchmarks tied with the Reference
Benchmark in the area soon after taking possession of the site. The reference
Benchmark for the area shall be as indicated in the Contract Documents and
the values of the same shall be obtained by the contractor from the Engineer.
The working Benchmark shall be at the rate of four per km and also at or near
all drainage structures, over bridges, and under passes. The working Bench
Marks/levels shall be got approved from the Engineer. Checks must be made
on these Benchmarks once every month and adjustments, if any, got agreed
with the Engineer and recorded. An up-to-date record of all Benchmarks
including approved adjustments, if any, shall be maintained by the contractor
and also a copy supplied to the Engineer for his record.
2. The lines and levels of formation, side slopes, drainage works, carriageways
and shoulders shall be carefully set out and frequently checked, care being
taken to ensure that correct gradient and cross sections are obtained
everywhere.
3. The center line of the bridge & various other component structure shall be
marked on field accurately by the contractor and the same shall be got
approved from the Engineer before execution. The Engineer will provide the
contractor with the data necessary for setting out of the center line of the
structure. Lining out and leveling work required for bridge construction shall
be carried out using Precision automatic level and Theodolite.
4. In order to facilitate the setting out of the works, the center line of the
carriageway or highway must be accurately established by the contractor and
approved by the Engineer. It must then be accurately referenced in a manner
satisfactory to the Engineer, every 50 m intervals in plain and rolling terrains
and 20 m intervals in hilly terrain and in all curve points as directed by the
Engineer, with marker pegs and chainage boards set in or near the fence line,
and a schedule of reference dimensions shall be prepared and supplied by the
contractor to the Engineer. These markers shall be maintained until the
works reach finished formation level and are accepted by the Engineer.
5. On construction reaching the formation level stage, the center line shall
again be set out by the contractor and when approved by the Engineer, shall
be accurately referenced in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer by marker
pegs set at the outer limits of the formation.
6. No reference peg or marker shall be moved or withdrawn without the
approval of the Engineer and no earthwork or structural work shall be
commenced until the center line has been referenced.
7. The contractor will be the sole responsible party for safeguarding all
survey monuments, benchmarks, beacons, etc. The Engineer will provide the
contractor with the data necessary for setting out of the center line. All
dimensions and levels shown on the drawing or mentioned in documents
forming part of or issued under the contract shall be verified by the
contractor on the site and he shall immediately inform the Engineer of any
apparent errors or discrepancies in such dimensions or levels. The contractor
shall, in connection with the setting out of the center line, survey the terrain
along the road and shall submit to the Engineer for his approval, a profile
along the road center line and cross – sections at intervals as required by the
Engineer.
8. After obtaining approval of the Engineer, work on earthwork can
commence and the profile and cross-sections shall form the basis for
measurements and payment. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring
that all the basic traverse points are in place at the commencement of the
contract and if any are missing, or appear to have been disturbed, the
contractor shall make arrangements to re-establish these points. A "Survey
File" containing the necessary data will be made available for this purpose.
9. Precision automatic levels, having a standard deviation of +2 mm per Km,
and fitted with micrometer attachment shall be used for all double run
levelling work. Setting out of the road alignment and measurement of angles
shall be done by using theodolite with traversing target, having an accuracy of
one second. Measurement of distances shall be done preferably using
precision instruments like Distomat.
10. The rate for this item of work shall be for the complete job and shall be
paid at the per No of Bridge rate tendered for the work on completion of the
entire work.

Item No. 2 :: Providing architectural treatment to the bridge as per detail drawing
or as directed

As per Detail Drawing and direction given by engineer-in-charge.

Item No. 3 :: Clearing and grabbing of road length including up rooting vegetable
grass, bush, shrubs, saplings and threes of girth up to 300 mm removal of stumps,
disposal of unserviceable material and stacking of serviceable material to 100 Mt.
From road boundary as per most specification clause 201 in (C) light jungle.

201.0 CLEANING AND GRUBING

201.1 Scope
This work shall consist of cutting removing and disposing of all materials such as
trees, bushes, shrubs, stumps, roots, grass, weeds, top organic soil not exceeding
150mm in thickness rubbish etc. which in the opinion of the Engineer are unsuitable
for incorporation in the works. from the area of road land containing road embankment,
drains, cross drainage structures and such other areas as may be specified on the
drawings or by the Engineer It shall include necessary excavation backfilling of pits
resulting from uprooting of trees and stumps to required compaction handling,
salvaging and disposal of cleared materials. Cleaning and grubbing shall be performed
in advance of earthwork operation and in accordance with the requirement of these
specification.
201.2 Preservation of properly/ Amenities
Road side trees, shrubs any other plants pole lines fences signs monuments
building pipe line sever all highway facilities within or adjacent to the highway which
are not to be disturbed shall be protected from injury or damage. The Contractor shall
provide and install at his own expense, suitable safeguards approved by the Engineer
for this purpose.
During cleaning and grubbing the contractor shall take all adequate precautions
against soil erosion, water pollution etc. and where required, undertake additional
works to that effect vide close 306. Before start of operations the Contractor shall
submit to the Engineer for approval, his work plan including the procedure to be
followed for disposal of waste materials etc. and the schedules for carrying out
temporary and permanent erosion control works as stipulated in Clause 306.3

201.3 Methods Tools and Equipments

Only such methods tools and equipment as are approved by the Engineer and
which will not affect the property to be preserved shall be adopted for the work. If the
area has thick vegetation/ roots/trees a crawler or pneumatic tired dozer of adequate
capacity may be used for clearance purposes. The dozer shall have ripper attachments
for removal of tree stumps. All trees stumps etc. falling within excavation and fill lines
shall be cut to such depth below ground level that in no case these fall within 500 mm of
the subgrade, Also, all vegetation such as roots under growth grass and other
deleterious matter unsuitable for incorporation in the embankment/subgrade shall be
removed between fill lines to the satisfaction of the Engineer. On areas beyond these
limits, trees and stumps required to be removed as directed by the Engineer shall be cut
down to 1m below ground level so that these do not present an unsightly appearance.
 All branches of trees extending above the roadway shall be trimmed as directed
by the Engineer.
All excavations below the general ground level arising out of the removal of
trees, stumps etc. shall be filled with suitable material and compacted thoroughly so as
to make the surface at these points conform to the surrounding area.
Ant-hills both above and below the ground as are liable to collapse and obstruct
free subsoil water flow shall be removed and their workings, which may extend to
several meters shall be suitably treated.
201.4 Disposal of Materials
All materials arising from cleaning and grubbing operations shall be the
property of Government and shall be disposed by the Contractor as hereinafter
provided or directed by the Engineer.
Trunks branches and stumps of trees shall be cleaned of limbs and roots. and
stacked. Also boulders, stones and other materials usable in road construction shall be
neatly stacked as directed by the Engineer. Stacking of stumps boulders stones etc. shall
be done at specified spots with all lifts and upto a lead of 1000 m.

All products of cleaning and grubbing which in the opinion of the Engineer
cannot be used or auctioned shall be cleared away from the road side in a manner as
directed by the Engineer. Care shall be taken to see that unsuitable waste materials are
disposed of in such a manner that there is no likelihood of these getting mixed up with
the materials meant for embankment sub grade and road construction.
201.5 Measurement for payment
Clearing and grubbing for road embankment drains and cross drainage
structures shall be measured on area basis in terms of hectares clearing and grubbing of
borrow area shall be deemed to be a part of works preparatory to embankment
construction and shall be deemed to have been included in the rates quoted for the
embankment construction item and no separate payment shall be made for the same,
Cutting of trees up to 300 mm in girth including removal of stumps and roots, and
trimming of branches of trees extending above the roadway shall be considered
incidental to the clearing and grubbing operations, Removal of stumps left over after
trees been cut by other agency shall also be considered incidental to the clearing and
grubbing operations.
201.6 Rates
201.6.1 The Contract unit rates for the various items of clearing and grubbing
shall be payment in full for carrying out the required operations
including full compensation for all labour , materials, tools, equipment
and incidentals necessary to complete the work. These will also include
removal of stumps of trees less than 300mm in girth as well as stumps
left over after cutting of trees carried out by another, agency,
excavation and back- filling to required density, where necessary and
handling, salvaging, piling and disposing of the cleared materials with
all lifts and up to a lead of 1000m.
201.6.2 The Contract unit rate for cutting (including removal of stumps and
roots) of trees of girth above 300 mm shall include excavation and
backfilling to required compaction, handling salvaging piling and
disposing of the cleared materials with all lifts and up to a lead of 1000
m
201.6.3 Where a Contract does not include separate items of clearing and
grubbing the same shall be considered incidental to the earthwork
items and the Contract unit prices for the same shall be considered as
including cleaning and grubbing operations.
201.6.4 Unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-Hactar of
complete item including all Labour, Tools and plants and
All taxes and levies as may be admissible from time to time
etc. complete.
Item No. 4 :: Scarifying gravelled macadam or bitumen macadam surface 6 cm to
10 cm.depth including stacking useful materials on road side and disposing off
remaining stuff.

1. The work shall consist of scarifying & removing existing bituminous

surface up to full depth or as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
2. The existing bituminous layer in the specified width and depth shall be
removed with care and without causing undue disturbance to the under
laying layer by a suitable method approved by the Engineer.
3. The materials received from scarifying shall be screened on site of work, if
ordered by the Engineer and stone aggregates obtained from screening shall
be stacked near by and reused if so desired and directed by the engineer in
charge, while the material not required for any use shall be disposed off by
contractor at his own cost in manner approved by the Engineer in charge. The
material utilized in the embankment will be deducted from the net quantity of
earthwork in embankment arrived at within the chainage measured.
4. The under laying layer which may have been disturbed should be suitably
compacted with line and level. The pot holes and undulation etc. shall be
filled by stone aggregates available from scarifying process and same shall be
compacted with vibratory roller as directed.
5. The remaining materials shall be removed from the site and disposed of as
decided by the Engineer in charge.
6. During the period of construction, arrangement of traffic shall be
maintained in accordance with Clause 112 of MORT & H Specifications.
7 The contract unit rate of scarifying shall be for carrying out all required
operation including full compensation of all labour, material, tools,
equipments, transportation of scarified materials from work site to the
specified dumping site with all lead, safe guard necessary to complete the
work .
8. The rate shall be for a unit of one Square meter.

Item No. 5 :: Earthwork for embankment including breaking clods, dressing

with all lead and lift including watering, rolling, and consolidation of sub
grade in layer and consolidation of sub grade in layers at O.M.C. to required
dry density including filling the depressions which occur during the process
using power roller 8 t to 10 t (E) from borrow area within 3.0 km width

1. The land width on which the earth work is to be done shall be cleared of all
trees having a girth 30 cm. and less, loose stones; vegetation, bushes, stumps and
all other objectionable materials. All the materials cleared will be the property of
Government. Useful material shall be arranged in convenient stacks along the road
boundary or as directed at places within 50 metres lead, and handed over to the
department in convenient section. Unsuitable materials shall be burnt or otherwise
disposed off by the contractor at his own cost without causing arty nuisance; inconvenience
or damage to the works property or people in the neighborhood. In all cases, the materials
shall be disposed off in a neat manner.
2. After clearing; the site, the alignment of the road shall be properly set out true to line,
curves, slopes, grades and sections as shown on the plan or directed by the Engineer-in-
charge. The contractor shall provide all labours and materials such as lime, strings, pegs,
nails, bamboos, stone, mortar, concrete, etc. required for setting out, establishing. Bench
Marks and giving profiles: The contract rate shall be responsible for maintaining the B. Ms.
profiles alignment and other marks as long as they are required for the Work on the opinion
of the Engineer-in-charge. If the contractor defaults in this respect they may be restored by
the department at the cost of the contractor.
3. When an existing, embankment is to be widened, continuous, horizontal benches,
each at least 0.3 metre wide shall be cut into the existing slope for ensuring adequate bond
with the fresh embankment materials to be added. The material obtained from the cutting of
benches can be utilized in the widening of the embankment. The dumping of material from
trucks for widening operations shall be avoided except in difficult circumstances when the
extra width is too narrow to permit the movement of any other type of hauling equipment.
.
4. The soil to be used for embankment shall be free from trees stumps, roots, rubbish or
any other objectionable materials. Only material considered suitable by the Engineer-in-
charge shall be used for the construction and that considered unsuitable other disposed off as
directed by him. The selection of the materials to be used in the construction of embankment
shall be made after sail surveys and investigations carried out by the Department. The
embankment shall consist of earth available from road-side borrow pits on either side with
all lead and all lifts and within land width in the manner specified in Para 11 bellow. The road,
if any required for the purpose of haulage of earth by men, animals or vehicles will be
constructed. (If not existing) and maintained by the contractor at his own cost.
5. Department ill extend all necessary co-operation in helping contractor to get borrow
area from nearby Government of Panchayat land; if available. However, department is not
responsible if not such area is made available to the contractor and in the case contractor will
have to make his own arrangement to get borrow area for borrowing earth of the quantity
even by making temporary arrangement with the private land owners.
6. The embankment shall be constructed in uniform layers not exceeding 250 mm in
loose thickness. The soil shall be spread uniformly over the entire width of the embankment,
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer-in-charge. All clods of hard lumps of earth shall be
broken to have maximum size of 15 cm: when being placed in the embankment and a
maximum of size 5 cm when being placed in the top 45 cm of the embankment, the work of
next layer shall be allowed only after the first layer below it has been thoroughly compacted.
7. Where an embankment is to be placed on sloping ground, the surface of the ground
shall be benched in the steps of trenches or broken up in such a manner that the new
material shall have perfect bond with the existing surface. Where the embankment is to be
placed over an existing road surface, the surface-shall be scarified to minimum depth of a 5
cm. so as to provide ample bond between the old and new material. However when the
embankment is to be placed over an old concrete pavement and lies within 1 metre of new
sub grade level, the pavement shall be broken up in pieces not to exceed 0.1 m and may be left
under the new embankment. If the existing road surface is of granular or bituminous type
and lies within 1 mt of the mew sub grade level, the same shall be scarified to a depth of
minimum 50 mm. so as to provide ample bond between the old and the new material.

8. To avoid interference with the construction of abutment, wing walls of

culverts/bridge structures, the contractor shall, at point to be determined by the Engineer-in-
charge, suspend work on embankments forming approaches to such structures, until such
time as the construction of the latter is sufficiently advanced to permit the completion of
approaches without the risk of interference or damage to the bridge work. Unless directed
otherwise, the filling ground culverts, bridge and other structures up to a distance of twice the
height of the embankment from the back of the embankment shall be carried out
independent of the work on the main embankment. The fill material shall not be placed
against any abutment or wing wall unless permission has been given by the Engineer-in-
charge but in any case not until the concrete or masonry has been in position for 14 days, the
embankment shall be brought up simultaneously in equal layers on each side of the structure
to avoid displacement and unequal pressure. The sequence of work in this regard shall be got
approved from the Engineer-in-charge. Where the provision of any filter medium is specified
behind the abutment, the same shall be laid in layers with the laying of fill material. The
material used for the filter shall conform to the requirements for filler medium and will be
paid extra in the relevant item.

9. The embankment shall be finished in conformity with the alignment, levels, and cross
sections and dimension shown on the plans or as directed by Engineer-in-charge. Where the
alignment of the road is in a curve, the top of the embankment shall be formed with the super
elevation and the increased width shown on the drawings or as the Engineer in-charge may
direct. Finishing operations shall include the work of shaping and dressing the shoulders,
road bed and the side slopes to conform the cross section.

10. The earthwork measurements shall be paid on cross sectional measurements and
computing the volumes of earthwork in cubic metres by average area method. The contractor
shall sign day to day levelling work and also original cross sections, longitudinal section etc, in
token of his acceptance. The working sections both longitudinal and cross of the ground shall
be taken by the Engineer-in-charge before the actual work has started. The contractor or his
authorised representative shall attend day to day levelling work and sign with date the field
book daily, in token of his acceptance. If there is any disagreement, the contractor shall inform
of it in writing to the officer concerned with specific reference to the sections before starting
further work. Once the work is started, no cognizance of any complaint will be taken merely
not signing of level book shall not be deemed as disagreement. The Executive Engineer shall
also verify levelling work to the extent of 5°% before commencement of earth work and on
finalization. The contractor shall maintain the embankment by filling in ruts, rain cuts
depression due to shrinkage etc to proper formation and grade till this item is finally
measured and accepted by the Department. The measurements shall be taken on compacted
earth work. Deduction of 15% for shrinkage shall be made from gross measured quantity is
measured before first monsoon and 10% if measured after one or more monsoon have been
passed over the earth embankment. However the contractor shall have to bear loss of
deformations etc. if any due to all settlements as well as other type of deformations etc. if any
that might have taken place at the time of taking final measurement of item.

11. If usable approved material is available within the land width of road, the same shall
be permitted for use in the road embankment subject to the following conditions:

(i) The borrow pits will be so excavated as to from a road side longitudinal gutter to
drain the water, interrupted by such gutter.
 (ii) The width of the drain shall be restricted to 1.5 Mts. only. The depth will be
restricted to such grade so as to drain the water efficiently. All balance quantity of
earth shall be brought from distant borrow areas only.

(iii) If there is top layer of black cotton or other objectionable soils; the same shall be
removed and disposed off elsewhere and usable material found at the lower level
will only be used in the earthen embankment, if the contractor choose to utilize this
material.

(iv) The drain should be aligned along the boundary of the land width of the road. Not
pit, other than this drain, shall 6e dug within 5 metres of toe to the final section of
the road embankment.

(v) No borrow pits shall be allowed in the length in which earth obtained fro cutting
from cutting is specified to be used in embankment.

12. For spreading materials in layers and bringing the appropriate moisture content, the
embankment materials shall be spread uniformly over the entire width of the embankment in
layers not exceeding 250mm in loose thickness. Successive layers of embankment shall not be
placed until the layer under construction has been thoroughly compacted to the
requirements set down hereunder:

Moisture content of the materials shall be checked at the source of supply and if found less
than the specified for compaction, the same, shall be made good either at the source or after
spreading the soil in loose thickness for compaction. In the latter case, water shall be
sprinkled directly from a hose line or from a truck mounted water tank; and flooding shall not
be permitted under any circumstances.

If the materials delivered to the road bed is too wet it shall be dried, by evaporation and
exposure to the sun, till the moisture content is brought done to acceptable slandered for
compaction. Should circumstances arise, where owing to wet weather, the moisture content
cannot be reduced to the required level be the above procedure, work of compaction shall be
suspended:

Moisture content of each layer of soil shall be checked in accordance with IST 2720 (Part-11)
and unless otherwise mentioned shall be so adjusted, making due allowance for evaporation
losses, that at the time of the compaction it is in the range of 1 percent to 2 percent below the
optimum moisture content determined in accordance with IS; (Part-VI1). Highly expansive
clays shall however be compacted at 2 to 4 percent above the optimum moisture content.

After nodding the required amount of water, the soil shall be processed by means of horrows,
rotary mixers or as otherwise approved until the layer is uniformly wet. -

Clods or hard lumps of earth shall be broken to have maximum size to 150mm when being
placed in the lower layers of the embankment and a maximum size of 60mm when being
placed in the top 0.5 metre portion of the embankment below the sub grade. _

Hauling equipment shall be moved uniformly over entire surface of the previously
constructed layer to minimize cutting of uneven compaction.

Where the embankment is to be constructed on low area ground that will not support the
weight of truck of other hauling equipment, the lower part of the fill should be constructed by
dumping successive loads in a uniformly distributed layers of a thickness not greater than
that necessary to support the hauling equipment while placing subsequent layers.

13. COMPACTION: Only compacting equipment approved by the Engineer-in-charge shall be

employed to compact the materials. The contractor shall demonstrate the efficiency of the
plants he intents to use for carrying out compaction trials. Each layer of the materials shall be
thoroughly compacted to the densities specified in Table 1.2

Table 1.2 Compaction requirements for embankment.

Sr. No. Type of Work / Materials Field by density as per centage of
maximum laboratory dry density as per
IS: 2720 (Pt. VII)
1. Top 0.5 metre portion of Not less than 100.
embankment below sub grade
level and shoulders.
2. Other portion of embankment Not less than 95.
3. Highly expensive class. 85 To 90
Subsequent layers shall be placed only after finished layer has been tested according to
M.O.S.T. specification clause 902 and accepted by the Engineer-in-charge. _

When density measurements reveal any soft areas in the embankment further compaction
shall be carried out as directed by the Engineer-in-charge: If in spite of that the specificity
compaction is not achieved, the materials in the soft areas shall be removed and replaced by
approved materials and compacted to the density requirement, to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge.

The contract unit rate includes cost of vibratory roller required for consolidation including all
labour equipments fuel, hire charges, tolls, and incidentals necessary.

14. The rate of earthwork includes, clearing jungles, dog belling, fixing profiles, erecting
necessary pillars for stones for bench marks for levelling purpose, excavating-earth from
borrow areas, breaking clods, conveying and spreading earth in layers with all lead and lift,
and watering and consolidation of the same as specified above and finishing the entire
embankment and incidentals necessary to complete the work to the specifications. The
cutting stuff of cutting in ordinary soil, soft Murrum, soft rock, hard Murrum and hard rock
shall be utilized in embankment construction under this item within the lead specified in the
particular, item. No payment shall be made under this item for the cutting stuff used in
embankment but labour for cutting will be paid as per specifications in the particular item,
and only balance quantity of earthwork brought from borrow areas will be paid in this item.
The contract rate shall be a unit of one cubic metre

Item No. 6 :: Providing flood gauge marks on foundation / substructure as

per design including painting as per specifications and as may be directed etc.
complete.

1. The width of the flood gauge shall be 60 cm. and will have caneri yellow
background colour. The flood gauage marking will be in 10 cm. thick strips of
alternative black and white colour. The width of the strip shall be as under
(a) At every 10 cm.. 15 cm. width
(b) At every 1112 m. 25 cm. width in black
(c) At every metre. 35 cm. width in white
The lettering shall be in black colour and of 10 cm. height. The lettering shall
show every metre and 1/2 m. level. The lettering shall show levels based on either GST
B.M. or Arbitrary B.M. as furnished by Engineer-in-charge
 2. All the painting work shall be done in 3 coats. The paint shall be of approved
make. Painting work shall be carried out as per Clause No. 19.2 and 19.70 of Technical
Specification of building works
3. The measurement for payment shall be on Sqaue Meter basis measured
verticaly in height.
4. The unit rate includes the cost of materials, labour, painting, equipment if any
to complete the work.

Item No. 7 :: Providing masonary steps with cement pointing on approaches

on both ends as directed.

1. Stones subject to mark deterioration will not be accepted. The stone shall
be sound, hard, durable and fairly regular in shape and its thickness in any one
direction shall not be less than 15 cm.
2. Before laying the stones, the slope of embankment shall be trimmed to the
required profile put up by means of line and pages to receive the steps and kerb on
it. Depression shall be filled and thoroughly compacted. The with of the tread shall
be 30 cm. (clear) and shall extend futhre 15 cm. below next tread, thickness of the
stone work of the tread shall depend upon the slop of the embankment as under:
(a) Slope 1 to 2 15 cm.
(b) Slope I to 3 10 cm.
 The thickness of the stones work shall be uniform throughout and shall not
be less than the height of the riser depending upon the slope of the embankment as
stated above. There shall not be more than 3 stones in the total 45 cms. width of the
tread.
3. Kerb of 15 cm. width & 25 cm. depth, flush with the embankment slope line
shall be provided to prevent spilling of earth on the steps. Width of the steps
between the kerbs shall be 90 cms. Unevenness and voids shall be filled with quarry
spalls and exposed faces of the tread riser and kerb of the stones work shall be
cement pointed in proportion as specified-so that they are stable and remain in line
and level.
4. Pointing in C. M. 1:3
4.1. For a surface which is to be subsequently jointed the joints, shall be squarely
raked out to a depth of l5 mm. while the mortar tar is still green. the raked joints
shall be well brushed to removed dust and loose particles and the surface shall be
throughly washed with water. cleaned and wetted.
4.2. Cement and sand shall be mixed in proportions as specified in the item.
Cement and sand shall be proportioned by Volume after making due allowance foi-
bulking. The required quantity of water shall then be added and the mortar mixed to
produce workable consistency.
4.3. The mixing shall be done intimately by hand-mixing. The. operation shall be
carried out on a clean watertight platform and cement and sand shall be first mixed
dry in the required proportion to obtain -a uniform colour and then the mortar shall
be mixed for at least two minutes after addition of water. In case of cement mortar
that has stiffened because of evaporation of water the same shall be re-tempered by
adding water as frequently as needed to restore the requisite consistency but this
re-tempering shall be permitted only with thirty minutes from the time. of addition
of water at the time of initial mixing
4.4. For pointing, the mortar shall be filled and pressed into the raked out joints
before giving the required finish. The pointing shall then be- finished to proper type
given on the drawings. If type of pointing after the mortar has been filled and
pressed into 'he, joints and finished off level with the edge of the bricks. it shall
while still green be ruled along the centre with a half round tool of such width as
may be specified by the Engineer-in-charge The superfluous mortar shall then be
cut off from the edges of the lines and the surface of masonary shall also be cleaned
of all mortar.
5.5. Curing shall be started as soon as the mortar used tot- finishing has hardened
sufficiently not to be damaged when watered. It shall be kept wet for a period of at
least 7 days. During this period it shall be suitably protected from all damage.
5.6. Stage scaffolding shall be approved for the work. This shall be independent of
the structure.
4. The payment shall be made per 1-No. of IComplete. tem The unit rate
includes the cost of material, labour and tools including cement pointing to
complete the work.

Item No. 8 :: Providing and laying filter media 600 mm.as directed at the back
of butments,returns and wingwalls as per detailed specifications and codal
provision.

1. Well graded pebbled or metal of 40mm to 63mm.size shall be used for providing filter media of
600 mm thick at the back of abutments, returns and wing walls as per detailed specifications. The
grading and tolerances of metal of pebbles shall be as under:

Sr. No. No. of size range Sieve Percentage by weight

passing designation Passing Through the sieve.
1 63 mm to 40 mm 90 mm 100 – 00
63 mm 85 – 100
50 mm 35 – 70
40 mm 00 – 15
20 mm 00 – 05
The size shall be 40mm to 63mm where in tolerance limit for over size shall be up to
15% and that for lower size should be up to 15% and below 20mmoit shall be allowable
up to 5%.The filter material shall be tightly placed to a thickness of not less than
600mm and provided over the entire surface behind abutments, wings or return walls
to the full height.

2. Materials shall be first stacked in boxed of 2 m x 1.5 m x 0.5 m size on fairly level
ground and measured.

3. The measurement for payment shall be made on Sq.M. basis No deduction shall be
made for voids.

4. The unit rate includes the cost of materials, scaffolding labour and tools to complete
the work.

The contract rate shall be for a unit of One Sqmt. of completed item.

Item No. 9 :: Providing and filling sand behind abutment & between returns
in layers as directed etc. complete.

1. The sand to be used for filling shall be coarse, granular, clean, free from dust and
deleterious matters obtained from a sorce as approved by the Engineer – in –
charge. Sand between returns shall confirm to I.S.383.

2. After the bottom plug has been laind and tested for leackage the level of its top
shall be ascertained and recorded and the well shall be filled with sand under
water in suitable layers not exceedind 30cm. at a time and each layer well
compacted by rolling to maximum density up to the level of the underside of the
plug as per detailed drawing or as directed by the Engineer- in –charge.

3. Sand between returns and below raft foundations shall be filled in suitable
layers not exceeding 30 cms. At a time and each layer shall be well compacted.

4. Mode of measurement shall be the total cubical contents (in cmt.) of the
area coverd by sand filling.
 5. Unit rate includes the cost of materials, labour and tools and plant to complete
the work.

Item No. 10 :: Excavation for foundation in sand, gravel, clay soft soils and
murrum etc. including shoring, strutting dewatering as necessary and
disposing of the excavated stuff as directed.(A) Depth upto 3.0 M

The work shall be carried out in all sort of soil and other
similar data for all required depth including strutting and dewatering if
required and disposing off the excavated stuff with all lead and lift
as directed

1. Excavation for structures shall consist of the removal of material for the
construction of foundations for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, cut off
walls, pipe culverts and other similar structures, in accordance with the requirements,
of these specifications and the lines and dimensions shown on the drawings or as
indicated by the Engineer-in-charge. The work shall be include all necessary sheeting,
shoring, bracing, draining and Pumping and the removal of all logs, stumps, shrubs, and
other deleterious matter and obstruction necessary for the foundations, trimming
bottoms of excavations; back filling and clearing up the site and the disposal of all
surplus material.
2. After the site has been cleared the limits of excavation shall be set out true to
lines, curves, slopes, grades and sections as shown on the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge. The contractor shall provide all labour, survey instruments and
materials such as strings, pegs nails bamboos, stories, lime, mortar, concrete, etc.
required in connection with the stting out of works and the establishment of bench
mark, centre line stones and other marks and stakes as long as in the opinion of the
Engineer-in-charge, they are required for the work.
3. Excavation shall be taken to the with of the lowest step of the footing. The
contractor at his own expense shall put up necessary shoring, strutting and planking or
cut slopes to a safer angle or both with due regard to the safety of personal and works
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.
4. The depth to which the excavation is to be carried out shall be is shown on the
drawings; unless the type of material encountered is such as to require changes, in
which case the depth shall be as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
5. Where water is met with in excavation due to stream flow, seepage, springs,
rain or other reasons, the contractor shall take adequate measures such as bailing
pumping, to keep the foundation trenches dry when so required and to protect the
green concrete/masonry against
damage by erosion or sudden rising of water level. The methods to be adopted in this
regard and other details thereof shall be left to the choice of the contractor but subject
to approval of the Engineer-in-charge. Approval of the Engineer-in-charge shall,
however not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for the adequacy of dewatering,
and production arrangements and for the quality and safety of the works.
6. Pumping from the interior of any foundation enclosure shall be done in such a
manner as to preclude the possibility of movement of water through any fresh concrete.
No. pumping shall be permitted during the placing of concrete or for any period of at
least 24 hours thereafter, unless it is done from a suitable sump separated from the
concrete work by a water tight wall or other similar means.
7. The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and
transversely or stepped as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Before footing, is laid,
the surface shall be slightly watered and rammed. In the event of excavation having
been made deeper than that shown on the drawings or as otherwise ordered by the
Engineer-in-charge, the extra depth shall be made up with concrete or masonry of the
foundation grade at the cost of the contractor. Ordinary filling shall not be used for the
purpose to bring the foundation to level. If there are any slips or blows in the
excavation, these shall be removed by the contractor at his own cost.
8. Near towns, villages and all frequented places, trenches and foundation pits
shall be securely fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red lights
at night to avoid accidents. The contractor shall take adequate protective, measures to
see that the excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining structures.
9. Backfilling shall be done with approved materials after concrete or masonary
is fully set and carried out in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the
structure. All space between foundation masonary or concrete and the sides of
excavation shall be refilled to the original surface, making due allowance for settlement
in 250 mm. loose layers, which shall be watered and compacted.
10. All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Government. Where
the excavated material is to be used in the construction of embankment, it shall be
directly deposited at the required location, within all lead.
11. All useful materials not intended for use in the bank, shall be stacked neatly
on Government land as directed by the Engineer-in-charge within all lead. Unsuitable
and surplus materials not intended for use shall be disposed off as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge.
12. Excavation for structures shall be measured in cubic metres for each class of
materials encountered, limited to the dimensions shown on the drawing or as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge. Excavation over increased width cutting of slopes, shoring,
shuttering and planking shall be deemed as convenience for the contractor in executing
the work and shall not be measured and paid for separately.
13. The contract unit rate for the items of excavation for structures shall be paid
in full for carrying out the required operations including :-
1. Setting out and fixing bench marks and centre lines stones.
2. Construction of necessary shoring and bracing and their subsequent removal.
3. Removal of all logs, stumps, Grubs and other deleterious matter and
obstructions for placing the foundations including trimming of bottoms of excavations;
4. Foundation sealing, dewatering including pumping;
5. Backfilling, Clearing up the site and disposal of all surplus material within all
lifts and lead upto 100 metres.
6. All labour, materials, tools equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to
complete the work to the specification.
 14. Excavation shall be for ordinary soil such as vegetation or organic soil, turf,
sand, silt, loam, clay, mud, black cotton soil, soft shale or soft murrum a mixture of
these and similar material which yields to the ordinary application of pick and shovel,
or other ordinary digging equipment. Removal of gravel or any other nodular material
having diameter in any one direction not exceeding 75 mm. occurring in such strata
shall be deemed to be covered under this category. The classification of excavation shall
be decided by the Engineer-in-charge and h is decision slid!; be final and binding on the
contractor.
Unit rate for payment of this item shall be per 1-Cum. basis of complete
item.

Item No. 11 :: Excavtion for foundation in hard murrum and boulders and
very stiff ,clays and other similar strata incl. shorting and strutting and
dewatering as necessary and disposing of the excavation stuff as directed.

The work shall be carried out in Hard Murrum, LArge Boulders,

and Very stiff or Sticky soils and other similar strata including shoring,
strutting and dewatering as may be necessary and disposing off the
excavated material with all lead and lift.

1. Excavation for structures shall consist of the removal of material for the
construction of foundations for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, cut off walls,
pipe culverts and other similar structures, in accordance with the requirements, of these
specifications and the lines and dimensions shown on the drawings or as indicated by the
Engineer-in-charge. The work shall be include all necessary sheeting, shoring, bracing,
draining and Pumping and the removal of all logs, stumps, shrubs, and other deleterious
matter and obstruction necessary for the foundations, trimming bottoms of excavations;
back filling and clearing up the site and the disposal of all surplus material.
2. After the site has been cleared the limits of excavation shall be set out true to
lines, curves, slopes, grades and sections as shown on the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge. The contractor shall provide all labour, survey instruments and
materials such as strings, pegs nails bamboos, stories, lime, mortar, concrete, etc. required
in connection with the stting out of works and the establishment of bench mark, centre line
stones and other marks and stakes as long as in the opinion of the Engineer-in-charge, they
are required for the work.
3. Excavation shall be taken to the with of the lowest step of the footing. The
contractor at his own expense shall put up necessary shoring, strutting and planking or cut
slopes to a safer angle or both with due regard to the safety of personal and works and to
the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.
4. The depth to which the excavation is to be carried out shall be is shown on the
drawings; unless the type of material encountered is such as to require changes, in which
case the depth shall be as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
5. Where water is met with in excavation due to stream flow, seepage, springs, rain
or other reasons, the contractor shall take adequate measures such as bailing pumping, to
keep the foundation trenches dry when so required and to protect the green
concrete/masonry against damage by erosion or sudden rising of water level. The methods
to be adopted in this regard and other details thereof shall be left to the choice of the
contractor but subject to approval of the Engineer-in-charge. Approval of the
Engineer-in-charge shall, however not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for the
adequacy of dewatering, and production arrangements and for the quality and safety of the
works.
6. Pumping from the interior of any foundation enclosure shall be done in such a
manner as to preclude the possibility of movement of water through any fresh concrete. No.
pumping shall be permitted during the placing of concrete or for any period of at least 24
hours thereafter, unless it is done from a suitable sump separated from the concrete work
by a water tight wall or other similar means.
7. The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and
transversely or stepped as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Before footing, is laid, the
surface shall be slightly watered and rammed. In the event of excavation having been made
deeper than that shown on the drawings or as otherwise ordered by the Engineer-in-charge,
the extra depth shall be made up with concrete or masonry of the foundation grade at the
cost of the contractor. Ordinary filling shall not be used for the purpose to bring the
foundation to level. If there are any slips or blows in the excavation, these shall be removed
by the contractor at his own cost.
8. Near towns, villages and all frequented places, trenches and foundation pits shall
be securely fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red lights at night
to avoid accidents. The contractor shall take adequate protective, measures to see that the
excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining structures.
9. Backfilling shall be done with approved materials after concrete or masonary is
fully set and carried out in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the
structure. All space between foundation masonary or concrete and the sides of excavation
shall be refilled to the original surface, making due allowance for settlement in 250 mm.
loose layers, which shall be watered and compacted.
10. All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Government. Where the
excavated material is to be used in the construction of embankment, it shall be directly
deposited at the required location, with all lead.
11. All useful materials not intended for use in the bank, shall be stacked neatly on
Government land as directed by the Engineer-in-charge with all lead. Unsuitable and
surplus materials not intended for use shall be disposed off as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge.
12. Excavation for structures shall be measured in cubic metres for each class of
materials encountered, limited to the dimensions shown on the drawing or as directed by
the Engineer-in-charge. Excavation over increased width cutting of slopes, shoring,
shuttering and planking shall be deemed as convenience for the contractor in executing the
work and shall not be measured and paid for separately.
13. The contract unit rate for the items of excavation for structures shall be paid in
full for carrying out the required operations including :-
1. Setting out and fixing bench marks and centre lines stones.
2. Construction of necessary shoring and bracing and their subsequent removal.
3. Removal of all logs, stumps, Grubs and other deleterious matter and obstructions
for placing the foundations including trimming of bottoms of excavations;
4. Foundation sealing, dewatering including pumping;
5. Backfilling, Clearing up the site and disposal of all surplus material with all lifts
and lead.
6. All labour, materials, tools equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to
complete the work to the specification.
14. Excavation shall be in hard soil such as stiff heavy clay, hard shale or compact
murrum requiring grafting tool or pick or both and shovel, closely applied and gravel and
rubble stone having maximum diameter in any one direction between 75 and 300 mm and
soft conglomerate. The classification of excavation shall be decided by the Engineer-
in-charge and his decision shall be final and binding on the contractor.
15 Unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-Cum. of complete
work as above.

Item No. 12 :: Excavation for foundation in large boulders and soft rock by
wedging including shoring ,strutting and dewatering as necessary and
disposing of the excavated stuff including plants and equipments and directed
as per specifications.

The work shall be carried out in Large Boulders and Soft rock by weging
including shoring, strutting and dewatering as may be necessary and
disposing off the excavated material with all lead and lift.

1. Excavation for structures shall consist of the removal of material for the
construction of foundations for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, cut off
walls, pipe culverts and other similar structures, in accordance with the requirements,
of these specifications and the lines and dimensions shown on the drawings or as
indicated by the Engineer-in-charge. The work shall be include all necessary sheeting,
shoring, bracing, draining and Pumping and the removal of all logs, stumps, shrubs, and
other deleterious matter and obstruction necessary for the foundations, trimming
bottoms of excavations; back filling and clearing up the site and the disposal of all
surplus material.
2. After the site has been cleared the limits of excavation shall be set out true to
lines, curves, slopes, grades and sections as shown on the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge. The contractor shall provide all labour, survey instruments and
materials such as strings, pegs nails bamboos, stories, lime, mortar, concrete, etc.
required in connection with the stting out of works and the establishment of bench
mark, centre line stones and other marks and stakes as long as in the opinion of the
Engineer-in-charge, they are required for the work.
3. Excavation shall be taken to the with of the lowest step of the footing. The
contractor at his own expense shall put up necessary shoring, strutting and planking or
cut slopes to a safer angle or both with due regard to the safety of personal and works
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.
4. The depth to which the excavation is to be carried out shall be is shown on the
drawings; unless the type of material encountered is such as to require changes, in
which case the depth shall be as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
5. Where water is met with in excavation due to stream flow, seepage, springs,
rain or other reasons, the contractor shall take adequate measures such as bailing
pumping, to keep the foundation trenches dry when so required and to protect the
green concrete/masonry against damage by erosion or sudden rising of water level. The
methods to be adopted in this regard and other details thereof shall be left to the choice
of the contractor but subject to approval of the Engineer-in-charge. Approval of the
Engineer-in-charge shall, however not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for
the adequacy of dewatering, and production arrangements and for the quality and
safety of the works.
6. Pumping from the interior of any foundation enclosure shall be done in such a
manner as to preclude the possibility of movement of water through any fresh concrete.
No. pumping shall be permitted during the placing of concrete or for any period of at
least 24 hours thereafter, unless it is done from a suitable sump separated from the
concrete work by a water tight wall or other similar means.
7. The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and
transversely or stepped as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Before footing, is laid,
the surface shall be slightly watered and rammed. In the event of excavation having
been made deeper than that shown on the drawings or as otherwise ordered by the
Engineer-in-charge, the extra depth shall be made up with concrete or masonry of the
foundation grade at the cost of the contractor. Ordinary filling shall not be used for the
purpose to bring the foundation to level. If there are any slips or blows in the
excavation, these shall be removed by the contractor at his own cost.
8. Near towns, villages and all frequented places, trenches and foundation pits
shall be securely fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red lights
at night to avoid accidents. The contractor shall take adequate protective, measures to
see that the excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining structures.
9. Backfilling shall be done with approved materials after concrete or masonary
is fully set and carried out in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the
structure. All space between foundation masonary or concrete and the sides of
excavation shall be refilled to the original surface, making due allowance for settlement
in 250 mm. loose layers, which shall be watered and compacted.
10. All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Government. Where
the excavated material is to be used in the construction of embankment, it shall be
directly deposited at the required location, within 100 metres lead.
11. All useful materials not intended for use in the bank, shall be stacked neatly
on Government land as directed by the Engineer-in-charge within 100 metres lead.
Unsuitable and surplus materials not intended for use shall be disposed off as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge.
12. Excavation for structures shall be measured in cubic metres for each class of
materials encountered, limited to the dimensions shown on the drawing or as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge. Excavation over increased width cutting of slopes, shoring,
shuttering and planking shall be deemed as convenience for the contractor in executing
the work and shall not be measured and paid for separately.
13. The contract unit rate for the items of excavation for structures shall be paid
in full for carrying out the required operations including :-
1. Setting out and fixing bench marks and centre lines stones.
2. Construction of necessary shoring and bracing and their subsequent removal.
3. Removal of all logs, stumps, Grubs and other deleterious matter and
obstructions for placing the foundations including trimming of bottoms of excavations;
4. Foundation sealing, dewatering including pumping;
5. Backfilling, Clearing up the site and disposal of all surplus material within all
lifts and lead upto 100 metres.
 6. All labour, materials, tools equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to
complete the work to the specification.
14. Excavation shall he in soft rock or such as lime stone, sand stone, laterite,
hard conglomerate or other soft or disintegrated rock which may be quarried or spilt
with crow bars, boulders which do not require blasting having dimeter in any direction
of more than 300 mm and any rock which in dry state may be hard, requiring blasting
but which when wet become soft and manageable by means other than blasting. The
classification of excavation shall be decided by the Engineer-in-charge and his decision
shall be final and binding on the contractor.
15 Unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-Cum. of complete work as
above.
Item No. 13 :: Excavation in hard rock by dry-wet blasting and chiselling
including dewatering preparing foundation base by proper benching and
stepping and disposing of the excavated stuff as directed.(A) General blasting

The work shall be carried out in Hard Rock by Dry Wet

blasting including dewatering for preparing the the
Foundation base by proper benching and steeping disposing off the excavated
material with all lead and lift.

1. Excavation for structures shall consist of the removal of material for the
construction of foundations for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, cut off
walls, pipe culverts and other similar structures, in accordance with the requirements,
of these specifications and the lines and dimensions shown on the drawings or as
indicated by the Engineer-in-charge. The work shall be include all necessary sheeting,
shoring, bracing, draining and Pumping and the removal of all logs, stumps, shrubs, and
other deleterious matter and obstruction necessary for the foundations, trimming
bottoms of excavations; back filling and clearing up the site and the disposal of all
surplus material.
2. After the site has been cleared the limits of excavation shall be set out true to
lines, curves, slopes, grades and sections as shown on the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge. The contractor shall provide all labour, survey instruments and
materials such as strings, pegs nails bamboos, stories, lime, mortar, concrete, etc.
required in connection with the stting out of works and the establishment of bench
mark, centre line stones and other marks and stakes as long as in the opinion of the
Engineer-in-charge, they are required for the work.
3. Excavation shall be taken to the with of the lowest step of the footing. The
contractor at his own expense shall put up necessary shoring, strutting and planking or
cut slopes to a safer angle or both with due regard to the safety of personal and works
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.
4. The depth to which the excavation is to be carried out shall be is shown on the
drawings; unless the type of material encountered is such as to require changes, in
which case the depth shall be as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
5. Where water is met with in excavation due to stream flow, seepage, springs,
rain or other reasons, the contractor shall take adequate measures such as bailing
pumping, to keep the foundation trenches dry when so required and to protect the
green concrete/masonry against damage by erosion or sudden rising of water level. The
methods to be adopted in this regard and other details thereof shall be left to the choice
of the contractor but subject to approval of the Engineer-in-charge. Approval of the
Engineer-in-charge shall, however not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for
the adequacy of dewatering, and production arrangements and for the quality and
safety of the works.
6. Pumping from the interior of any foundation enclosure shall be done in such a
manner as to preclude the possibility of movement of water through any fresh concrete.
No. pumping shall be permitted during the placing of concrete or for any period of at
least 24 hours thereafter, unless it is done from a suitable sump separated from the
concrete work by a water tight wall or other similar means.

7. The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and

transversely or stepped as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Before footing, is laid,
the surface shall be slightly watered and rammed. In the event of excavation having
been made deeper than that shown on the drawings or as otherwise ordered by the
Engineer-in-charge, the extra depth shall be made up with concrete or masonry of the
foundation grade at the cost of the contractor. Ordinary filling shall not be used for the
purpose to bring the foundation to level. If there are any slips or blows in the
excavation, these shall be removed by the contractor at his own cost.
 8. Near towns, villages and all frequented places, trenches and foundation pits
shall be securely fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red lights
at night to avoid accidents. The contractor shall take adequate protective, measures to
see that the excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining structures.
9. Backfilling shall be done with approved materials after concrete or masonary
is fully set and carried out in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the
structure. All space between foundation masonary or concrete and the sides of
excavation shall be refilled to the original surface, making due allowance for settlement
in 250 mm. loose layers, which shall be watered and compacted.
10. All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Government. Where
the excavated material is to be used in the construction of embankment, it shall be
directly deposited at the required location, within 100 metres lead.
11. All useful materials not intended for use in the bank, shall be stacked neatly
on Government land as directed by the Engineer-in-charge within 100 metres lead.
Unsuitable and surplus materials not intended for use shall be disposed off as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge.
12. Excavation for structures shall be measured in cubic metres for each class of
materials encountered, limited to the dimensions shown on the drawing or as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge. Excavation over increased width cutting of slopes, shoring,
shuttering and planking shall be deemed as convenience for the contractor in executing
the work and shall not be measured and paid for separately.
13. The contract unit rate for the items of excavation for structures shall be paid
in full for carrying out the required operations including :-
1. Setting out and fixing bench marks and centre lines stones.
2. Construction of necessary shoring and bracing and their subsequent removal.
3. Removal of all logs, stumps, Grubs and other deleterious matter and
obstructions for placing the foundations including trimming of bottoms of excavations;
4. Foundation sealing, dewatering including pumping;
5. Backfilling, Clearing up the site and disposal of all surplus material within all
lifts and lead upto 100 metres.
6. All labour, materials, tools equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to
complete the work to the specification.
 14. Excavation shall be in any rock or boulders having diameter in any one
direction of more than 300 mm. for which the use of mechanical plant or blasting is
required. The classification of excavation shall be decided by the Engineer- in-charge
and his decision shall be final and binding on the contractor. Merely the use of explosive
in excavation will not be considered as a reason for higher classification unless blasting
is clearly necessary in the opinion of the Engineer-in-charge.
15. Where blasting is prohibited for any reason, excavation shall be carried out
by chiseling, wedging or any other approved method.
16. Blasting shall be carried out only with the written permission of the
Engineer-in-charge All the statutory laws, regulations, rules, etc. pertaining to the
acquisition, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives shall be strictly followed.
17. The contractor may adopt any method or methods of blasting consistent
with the safety and job requirements, after approval from the Engineer-in-charge.
18. The magazine for the storage of explosives shall be build to the design and
specifications of the Explosives Department concerned and located at the approved site.
No unauthorised person shall be admitted into the magazine which when not use shall
be kept securely locked, No matches or inflammable material shall be allowed in the
magazine. The magazine shall have any effective lightening conductor. The following
shall be hung in the lobby of magazine.
(a) A copy of the relevant rules regarding safe storage both in English and in the
language with which the workers concerned are familiar.
(b) A statement of uptodate stock in the magazine.
(c) A certificate showing the last date of testing of the lightening conductor.
(d) A notice that smoking is strictly prohibited.
19. In addition to these, the contractor shall also observe the following
instructions and any further additional instructions which may be given by the
Engineer-in-charge and shall be responsible for damage to property and any accident
which may occur to workmen or the public on account of any operations connected
with the storage handling of use of explosive and blasting. The Engineer-in-charge shall
frequently check the contractor's compliance with these precautions.
20 All the materials, tools and equipment used for blasting operations shall be of
approved type. The Engineer-in-charge may specify the type of explosive to be allowed
in special cases. The fuse to be used in wet locations shall to sufficiently water-resistant
as to be unaffected when immersed in water for 30 minutes. The rate of burning of the
fuse shall be uniform and definitely known to such a safe length being cut as will permit
sufficient time to the firer to reach to place of safety before explosion takes place.
Detonators shall be capable of giving effectives blasting of the explosives. Me blasting
powder, explosive detonators, fuses, etc., shall be fresh and not damaged due to damp,
moisture or, any other cause, They shall be inspected totally and removed immediately,
if found unsuitable.
21. The blasting operation shall remain in charge of competent and experienced
supervisory staff and workmen who are thoroughly acquainted with the details of
handling explosives and blasting operations.
22. The blasting shall -be carried out during fixed hours of the day preferably
during the mid-day luncheon hour or at the close of the work as ordered in writing by
the Engineer-in-charge. The hours shall be made known to the people in the vicinity. All
the charges shall be prepared by the man in charge only.
23. Red danger flags shall be displayed permanently in all directions during the
blasting operations. People, except those who actually light the fuse, shall be prohibited
from entering this area. The flags shall be planted 200 meters from the blasting site in
all directions and all persons including workmen shall be excluded from the flaged area
at least 10 minutes before the firing, a warning whistle being sounded for the purpose.
24. The charge holes shall be drilled in suitable places to required depths.
Blasting should be as light as possible consistent with thorough breakage of the
material necessary for economic loading and hauling. Any method of blasting which
leads to over-shooting shall be discontinued.
25. When blasting is done with powder, the fuse cut to the required length shall
be inserted into the hole and the powder dropped in. The powder shall be gently
tamped with copper rods with rounded ends. The explosive powder shall then be
covered with tamping materials shall be tamped light but firmly.
26. When blasting is done with dynamite and other high explosives, dynamite,
cartidges shall be prepared by inserting the square cut end of a fuse into the detonator
and finishing it with nippers at the open end, the detonator gently pushed into the
primer leaving 1/3rd of copper tube outside. The paper of the catridge shall then closed
up and securely bound with wire, or twine. The primer shall be housed the explosive
Bore holes shall be of such size that the cartridge can easily go down. The holes shall be
cleared of all debirs and explosive inserted. The space of about 20 cm. above the charge
shall then be gently filled with dry clay, passed home & the rest of the tamping formed
of any convenient material gently packed with a wooden rammer
27. At a time not more than 10 such charges will be prepared and fired. The man
incharge shall blow a whistle in a recognised manner or cautioning the people. All the
people shall then be required to move to safe distance. The charge shall be lighted by
the man in charge only. The man in charge shall count the number of explosions. He
shall satisfy himself that all the charges have been exploded before allowing the
workmen to go back to the work site.
28. In case of a misfire, the following procedure shall be observed :
(1) Sufficient time shall be allowed to account for the delayed blast. The man in
charge shall inspect all the charges and determine the missed charges.
(2) If it is the blasting powder charge it shall be completely flooded with water.
A new hole shall be drilled at about 45 cm. from the old hole and fired. This should be
repeated till the old charge is blasted.
(3) In case of charges of gelatine, dynamite etc., the man in charge shall gently
remove the tamping and the primer with the detonator. A fresh detonator and primer
shall then be used to blast the charge.
Alternatively, the hole may be cleared of 30 cm. of tamping and the direction
then ascertained by placing a stick in the hole. Another hole may than be drilled 15 cm.
away and parallel to it. This hole shall than be charged and fired when the misfired hole
should explode at the same time. The man in charge shall at once report to the
contractor's Officer and Engineer-in-charge all cases of misfire, the cause of the same
and what steps were taken in connection therewith.
29. If a misfire has been found to be due to defective detonator or dynamite, the
whole quantity in the box from which defective article was taken must be sent to the
authority directed by the for inspection to ascertain whether all the remaining materials
in the box the also defective.
 30. A careful and day to day account of the explosive shall be maintained by the
contractor in an approved manner in a register which shall be open to inspection by the
Engineer-in-charge at all times.
31. Excavation shall be measured after removal of over burden by taking
cross-sections at suitable intervals in the original position before the work starts and
after its completion and computing the volumes in cubic metres by the method of
average and areas. Where it is not feasible to compute volumes by this method because
of erratic location of isolated deposits; the volumes shall be computed by other accepted
methods. At the option of the Engineer-in-charge the contractor shall leave depth
indicators during excavations of such shape and size, and in such positions as directed
so as to indicate the original ground level as accurately as possible. The contractor shall
see that these remain intact till the final measurements are taken. Where
cross-sectional measurements, could 'not be taken due to irregular configuration, or
where the rock is admixed with other classes of materials, the volumes shall be
computed on the basis of stacks of excavated rubble after making 40 per cent deduction
there from.

32 Unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-Cum. of complete work as
above.
Item No. 14 :: Excavation in hard rock by dry wet blasting and chiselling
includng dewatering preparing foundation base by proper benching and
stepping and disposing of the excavated stuff as directed. (B) Blasting
prohibited

The work shall be carried out in Hard Rock by Dry Wet

blasting including dewatering for preparing the the
Foundation base by proper benching and steeping disposing off the excavated
material with all lead and lift.

1. Excavation for structures shall consist of the removal of material for the
construction of foundations for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, cut off
walls, pipe culverts and other similar structures, in accordance with the requirements,
of these specifications and the lines and dimensions shown on the drawings or as
indicated by the Engineer-in-charge. The work shall be include all necessary sheeting,
shoring, bracing, draining and Pumping and the removal of all logs, stumps, shrubs, and
other deleterious matter and obstruction necessary for the foundations, trimming
bottoms of excavations; back filling and clearing up the site and the disposal of all
surplus material.
2. After the site has been cleared the limits of excavation shall be set out true to
lines, curves, slopes, grades and sections as shown on the drawings or as directed by the
Engineer-in-charge. The contractor shall provide all labour, survey instruments and
materials such as strings, pegs nails bamboos, stories, lime, mortar, concrete, etc.
required in connection with the stting out of works and the establishment of bench
mark, centre line stones and other marks and stakes as long as in the opinion of the
Engineer-in-charge, they are required for the work.
3. Excavation shall be taken to the with of the lowest step of the footing. The
contractor at his own expense shall put up necessary shoring, strutting and planking or
cut slopes to a safer angle or both with due regard to the safety of personal and works
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.
4. The depth to which the excavation is to be carried out shall be is shown on the
drawings; unless the type of material encountered is such as to require changes, in
which case the depth shall be as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
5. Where water is met with in excavation due to stream flow, seepage, springs,
rain or other reasons, the contractor shall take adequate measures such as bailing
pumping, to keep the foundation trenches dry when so required and to protect the
green concrete/masonry against damage by erosion or sudden rising of water level. The
methods to be adopted in this regard and other details thereof shall be left to the choice
of the contractor but subject to approval of the Engineer-in-charge. Approval of the
Engineer-in-charge shall, however not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for
the adequacy of dewatering, and production arrangements and for the quality and
safety of the works.
6. Pumping from the interior of any foundation enclosure shall be done in such a
manner as to preclude the possibility of movement of water through any fresh concrete.
No. pumping shall be permitted during the placing of concrete or for any period of at
least 24 hours thereafter, unless it is done from a suitable sump separated from the
concrete work by a water tight wall or other similar means.

7. The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and

transversely or stepped as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Before footing, is laid,
the surface shall be slightly watered and rammed. In the event of excavation having
been made deeper than that shown on the drawings or as otherwise ordered by the
Engineer-in-charge, the extra depth shall be made up with concrete or masonry of the
foundation grade at the cost of the contractor. Ordinary filling shall not be used for the
purpose to bring the foundation to level. If there are any slips or blows in the
excavation, these shall be removed by the contractor at his own cost.
8. Near towns, villages and all frequented places, trenches and foundation pits
shall be securely fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red lights
at night to avoid accidents. The contractor shall take adequate protective, measures to
see that the excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining structures.
9. Backfilling shall be done with approved materials after concrete or masonary
is fully set and carried out in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the
structure. All space between foundation masonary or concrete and the sides of
excavation shall be refilled to the original surface, making due allowance for settlement
in 250 mm. loose layers, which shall be watered and compacted.
10. All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Government. Where
the excavated material is to be used in the construction of embankment, it shall be
directly deposited at the required location, within 100 metres lead.
11. All useful materials not intended for use in the bank, shall be stacked neatly
on Government land as directed by the Engineer-in-charge within 100 metres lead.
Unsuitable and surplus materials not intended for use shall be disposed off as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge.
12. Excavation for structures shall be measured in cubic metres for each class of
materials encountered, limited to the dimensions shown on the drawing or as directed
by the Engineer-in-charge. Excavation over increased width cutting of slopes, shoring,
shuttering and planking shall be deemed as convenience for the contractor in executing
the work and shall not be measured and paid for separately.
13. The contract unit rate for the items of excavation for structures shall be paid
in full for carrying out the required operations including :-
1. Setting out and fixing bench marks and centre lines stones.
2. Construction of necessary shoring and bracing and their subsequent removal.
3. Removal of all logs, stumps, Grubs and other deleterious matter and
obstructions for placing the foundations including trimming of bottoms of excavations;
4. Foundation sealing, dewatering including pumping;
5. Backfilling, Clearing up the site and disposal of all surplus material within all
lifts and lead upto 100 metres.
 6. All labour, materials, tools equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to
complete the work to the specification.
14. Excavation shall be in any rock or boulders having diameter in any one
direction of more than 300 mm. for which the use of mechanical plant or blasting is
required. The classification of excavation shall be decided by the Engineer- in-charge
and his decision shall be final and binding on the contractor. Merely the use of explosive
in excavation will not be considered as a reason for higher classification unless blasting
is clearly necessary in the opinion of the Engineer-in-charge.
15. Where blasting is prohibited for any reason, excavation shall be carried out
by chiseling, wedging or any other approved method.
16. Blasting shall be carried out only with the written permission of the
Engineer-in-charge All the statutory laws, regulations, rules, etc. pertaining to the
acquisition, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives shall be strictly followed.
17. The contractor may adopt any method or methods of blasting consistent
with the safety and job requirements, after approval from the Engineer-in-charge.
18. The magazine for the storage of explosives shall be build to the design and
specifications of the Explosives Department concerned and located at the approved site.
No unauthorised person shall be admitted into the magazine which when not use shall
be kept securely locked, No matches or inflammable material shall be allowed in the
magazine. The magazine shall have any effective lightening conductor. The following
shall be hung in the lobby of magazine.
(a) A copy of the relevant rules regarding safe storage both in English and in the
language with which the workers concerned are familiar.
(b) A statement of uptodate stock in the magazine.
(c) A certificate showing the last date of testing of the lightening conductor.
(d) A notice that smoking is strictly prohibited.
19. In addition to these, the contractor shall also observe the following
instructions and any further additional instructions which may be given by the
Engineer-in-charge and shall be responsible for damage to property and any accident
which may occur to workmen or the public on account of any operations connected
with the storage handling of use of explosive and blasting. The Engineer-in-charge shall
frequently check the contractor's compliance with these precautions.
 20 All the materials, tools and equipment used for blasting operations shall be of
approved type. The Engineer-in-charge may specify the type of explosive to be allowed
in special cases. The fuse to be used in wet locations shall to sufficiently water-resistant
as to be unaffected when immersed in water for 30 minutes. The rate of burning of the
fuse shall be uniform and definitely known to such a safe length being cut as will permit
sufficient time to the firer to reach to place of safety before explosion takes place.
Detonators shall be capable of giving effectives blasting of the explosives. Me blasting
powder, explosive detonators, fuses, etc., shall be fresh and not damaged due to damp,
moisture or, any other cause, They shall be inspected totally and removed immediately,
if found unsuitable.
21. The blasting operation shall remain in charge of competent and experienced
supervisory staff and workmen who are thoroughly acquainted with the details of
handling explosives and blasting operations.
22. The blasting shall -be carried out during fixed hours of the day preferably
during the mid-day luncheon hour or at the close of the work as ordered in writing by
the Engineer-in-charge. The hours shall be made known to the people in the vicinity. All
the charges shall be prepared by the man in charge only.
23. Red danger flags shall be displayed permanently in all directions during the
blasting operations. People, except those who actually light the fuse, shall be prohibited
from entering this area. The flags shall be planted 200 meters from the blasting site in
all directions and all persons including workmen shall be excluded from the flaged area
at least 10 minutes before the firing, a warning whistle being sounded for the purpose.
24. The charge holes shall be drilled in suitable places to required depths.
Blasting should be as light as possible consistent with thorough breakage of the
material necessary for economic loading and hauling. Any method of blasting which
leads to over-shooting shall be discontinued.
25. When blasting is done with powder, the fuse cut to the required length shall
be inserted into the hole and the powder dropped in. The powder shall be gently
tamped with copper rods with rounded ends. The explosive powder shall then be
covered with tamping materials shall be tamped light but firmly.
26. When blasting is done with dynamite and other high explosives, dynamite,
cartidges shall be prepared by inserting the square cut end of a fuse into the detonator
and finishing it with nippers at the open end, the detonator gently pushed into the
primer leaving 1/3rd of copper tube outside. The paper of the catridge shall then closed
up and securely bound with wire, or twine. The primer shall be housed the explosive
Bore holes shall be of such size that the cartridge can easily go down. The holes shall be
cleared of all debirs and explosive inserted. The space of about 20 cm. above the charge
shall then be gently filled with dry clay, passed home & the rest of the tamping formed
of any convenient material gently packed with a wooden rammer
27. At a time not more than 10 such charges will be prepared and fired. The man
incharge shall blow a whistle in a recognised manner or cautioning the people. All the
people shall then be required to move to safe distance. The charge shall be lighted by
the man in charge only. The man in charge shall count the number of explosions. He
shall satisfy himself that all the charges have been exploded before allowing the
workmen to go back to the work site.
28. In case of a misfire, the following procedure shall be observed :
(1) Sufficient time shall be allowed to account for the delayed blast. The man in
charge shall inspect all the charges and determine the missed charges.
(2) If it is the blasting powder charge it shall be completely flooded with water.
A new hole shall be drilled at about 45 cm. from the old hole and fired. This should be
repeated till the old charge is blasted.
(3) In case of charges of gelatine, dynamite etc., the man in charge shall gently
remove the tamping and the primer with the detonator. A fresh detonator and primer
shall then be used to blast the charge.
Alternatively, the hole may be cleared of 30 cm. of tamping and the direction
then ascertained by placing a stick in the hole. Another hole may than be drilled 15 cm.
away and parallel to it. This hole shall than be charged and fired when the misfired hole
should explode at the same time. The man in charge shall at once report to the
contractor's Officer and Engineer-in-charge all cases of misfire, the cause of the same
and what steps were taken in connection therewith.
29. If a misfire has been found to be due to defective detonator or dynamite, the
whole quantity in the box from which defective article was taken must be sent to the
authority directed by the for inspection to ascertain whether all the remaining materials
in the box the also defective.
 30. A careful and day to day account of the explosive shall be maintained by the
contractor in an approved manner in a register which shall be open to inspection by the
Engineer-in-charge at all times.
31. Excavation shall be measured after removal of over burden by taking
cross-sections at suitable intervals in the original position before the work starts and
after its completion and computing the volumes in cubic metres by the method of
average and areas. Where it is not feasible to compute volumes by this method because
of erratic location of isolated deposits; the volumes shall be computed by other accepted
methods. At the option of the Engineer-in-charge the contractor shall leave depth
indicators during excavations of such shape and size, and in such positions as directed
so as to indicate the original ground level as accurately as possible. The contractor shall
see that these remain intact till the final measurements are taken. Where
cross-sectional measurements, could 'not be taken due to irregular configuration, or
where the rock is admixed with other classes of materials, the volumes shall be
computed on the basis of stacks of excavated rubble after making 40 per cent deduction
there from.

32 Unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-Cum. of complete work as
above.
Item No. 15 :: Diversion of water course , providing cofferdan and bund or
island as may be necessary for foundation and maintaining the same for the
persiod as may be necessary.

1. The item provides for the diversion of water course by suitable means such
as by constructing ring bunds, coffer-dams, channeling, islanding or any other
suitable means as may be necessary and approved by Engineer-in-charge.
This item will not include dewatering of foundations, trenches, which will be
covered in the item of open excavation. The contractor shall take all
necessary protective measures against possible erosion due to tide variations
if any and maintain the coffer dams, bund or island in proper manner during
construction. He shall not be entitled for any payment or compensation in the
event of washing of the coffer dam, bund or island at any time, either due to
tidal waters if any or floods, or any other reasons whatsoever, and the
contractor shall reconstruct the same. If required at his risk and cost. The size
of the coffer dam, bund or island shall be such as would allow without
obstruction and inconvenience, enough working free space all around the
.foundation works.
2. The contractor shall plan, construct and maintain satisfactorily necessary
diversion channels and protective works so as to safely pass the stream flow
and also satisfactorily meet with any sudden rise of flow due to tides, flood or
any other reason, without damaging the foundation works. The coffer dam or
bund shall be such as to give sufficient working space for construction,
inspection and installations of pumping machinery inside the enclosed area.
The coffer darn or bund shall be of adequate section and properly designed,
constructed to prevent ingress of water as practically as possible in the
foundation pits and to protect green concrete or masonry work.
3. Adequate pumping arrangement shall be made for dewatering the inside of
coffer dam. bunds etc. Pumps of adequate capacity and in required number
shall be provided to ensure adequate pumping.
4. The coffer dam, bund or island shall be completely removed and their
materials shall be disposed of in the manner as directed by the Engineer-in-
charge when no longer required.
5. The measurements for payment will be per number of pier or abutment for
which diversion of wetter course etc. is required to be made. Unit of abutment
will be inclusive of returns or wing walls attached to it.
6. The unit cost includes all materials labour and equipment to complete the
job. Diversion of channels etc. will have to be construed and maintained till all
operations to complete the entire bridge structure as may be necessary.
Item No. 16: Providing and filling in foundations with nominal mix concrete
M-150 mix and providing necessary vertical pin headers including formworks
laying, vibrating, ramming, finishing if necessary and curing etc. complete as
per specifications.

The work shall be carried out in Nominal Mix Concrete M-15

with Necessary vertical pin headers including form work
for filling in Foundation with all lead and lift.

1. In case of ordinary concrete, mix is not required to be designed by preliminary

tests and proportions of cement, fine aggregates and coars aggregates are specified by
volume as given in table below for different grades of concrete designated as ordinary M.
100, M. 150, M.200 and M.250
2. In the designation of a concrete mix, letter "M" refers to the mix and the number
the specified 28 days works cube compressive strength of that mix on 150 mm cubes
expressed in kg./cm2
3. The ordinary concrete mix shall generally be specified by volume. For cement
which normally comes in bags and is used by weight, volume shall be worked out taking 50
kg. of cement as 0.035 cubic metre in volume. While measuring aggregate by volume,
shaking, ramming or hammering shall not be done. Proportioning of sand shall be as per its
dry volume. In case it is dump, allowance for "bulking" shall be made as per IS : 2386
(Part-III).
4. Ingredients required for ordinary concrete containing one 50 Kg. bag of cement of
different proportions of mix shall be as given in Table below.
TABLE
Grade of Mix by Total quantity of dry Proportion of fine Quantity of
concrete volume agreegates by volume aggregate to coarse water per 50 Kg.
 per 50 Kg. Of cement, aggregate Of cement max.
to be taken as sum of
the individul volumes
of fine and coarse
aggregates max.
1 2 3 4 5
( 1 cubic metre = 1000 litres)
Ordinary Litres General 1:2 for fine Litres.
M.100 1:3:6 300 aggregate to coarse 34
M. 150 1:2:4 220 aggregate by volume 32
M. 200 1:1:1/2:3 160 but subject to a upper 30
M.250 1:1:2 100 limit of 1:1:1/2 & a 27
lower limit of 1:3
NOTE :- The proportions of the aggregates shall be adjusted from upper limit to
lower limit progressively as the grading of the fune aggregates becomes finer & the
maximum size of coarse aggregate becomes larger.
Example :- For an average garding of fine aggregate (that is Zone II of IS :
383-1963) the proportions shall be 1: 11/2, 1:2 and 1:3 for maximum size of aggregates 10
mm, 20 mm. and 40 mm. respectively (after carrying out sieve analysis).
Note-2 A mix leanner than M.150 (1:2:4) may be used for non- structural parts, if
provided in the contract. In such case garding of aggregates shall be by volume. Other
requirements for mixing, placing & curing shall be the same.
5. Following shall be' the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the
different items of work :-

Sr. Item of construction Maximum nominal size of

No. coarse aggregate

(i) R.C.C. well curb, R.C.C. well steining and 40 mm.

R.C.C. Piles
(ii) R.C.C. well steining 63 mm.
(iii) Well cap or pile cap; solid type piers, abutment 40 mm.
and wing-walls, and their pier caps
(iv) R.C.C. works in cross girders deck slab, wearing 20 mm.
coars, kerb, light posts, blast walls, approach slab etc.
and hollow type piers, abutments, wing-walls and
their pier caps,

(v) R.C.C. bearings. 20 mm.

(vi) For any other item of construction not covered As specified on the
by items (i) to (v) Drawing or as
desired by the
Engineer-in -charge
in case it is not
 Specified on
drawing.

For heavily reinforced concrete members as in the case of ribs of main beams
nominal maximum size of aggregate shall usually be restricted to 5 mm. less than the
minimum lateral cleat distance between the main bars or 5 mm. les than the minimum
cover to the reinforcement, whichever is the smaller.
6. Fine aggregate shall be clean, hard, coarse sand. It shall be free form dust and
such other substances. The sand be got approved by the Engineer-in-charge.
7. All materials shall be stored as to prevent their deterioration or instrusion of their
quality and fitness for the work. Any material which has deteriorated or has been damaged
or is otherwise considered defective by the Engineer-in- -charge shall not be used in the
works.
8. Cement shall be stored above the ground level in perfectly dry and water tight
sheds. Wherever bulk storage containers are used, their capacity should be sufficient to
cater to the requirements at site and should be cleaned at least once every 3 to 4 months.
The aggregate shall be stored in such a way as to prevent admixture of foreign materials.
Different size of fine or coarse aggregate shall be stored in separate stock - piles sufficiently
away from the each other to prevent; intermixing the materials.
9. The water for mixing shall be potable water to satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge. The quantity of water shall be just sufficient to produce a dense
concrete of required workability for the job.
10. For all work concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer which along with
other accessories shall be kept in first class working condition and so maintained
throughout the construction. Mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformaly
distributed and uniform colour of the entire mass is obtained and each individual particle of
the coarse aggregate show complete coating of mortar containing its proportionate amount
of cement. In no case shall the mixing be done for less than 2 minutes after all ingredients
have been put into the mixer.
11. When hand mixing is permitted by the Engineer-in-charge for small jobs or for
certain other reasons. It shall be done on a smooth watertight platform large enough to
allow efficient turning over of the ingredients of concrete before and after adding water.
Mixing platform shall be so arranged that no foreign material shall get mixed with concrete
nor does the mixing water flow out. cement in required number of bags shall be placed in a
uniform layer on top of the measured quantity of fine and coarse aggregate, which shall also
be spread in a layer of uniform thickness on the mixing platform. Dry coarse and fine
aggregate and cement shall then be mixed thoroughly by turning over to get a mixture of
uniform colour. Enough water shall then be added gradually through a rose can and the
mass turned over till a mix of required consistency is obtained. In hand mixing quantity of
cement shall be increased by 10 per cent above that specified.
12. Mixers which have been out of use for more than 30 minutes shall be throughly
cleaned before putting in a new batch. Unless otherwise agreed to be the
Engineer-in-charge the first batch of concrete from the mixer shall contain only two thirds
of normal quantity of coarse aggregate Mixing plant shall be throughtly cleaned before
changing from one type of cement to another.
13. The method of transporting and placing concrete shall be approved by the
Engineer-in-charge. Concrete shall be so transported and placed that no contamination,
segregation or loss of its constituent material takes places. All form work and reinforcement
contained in it shall be cleaned and made free from standing water, dust, snow or ice
-immediately before placing of concrete. No concrete shall be placed in any part of the
structure until the approval of the Engineer-in-charge has been obtained.
14. If concreting is not started within 24 hours of the approval being given, it shall
have to be obtained again from the Engineer-in-charge. Concreting being given, it shall
proceed continuously over the area between construction joints. Fresh concrete shall not be
placed against concrete which has been in position for more than 30 minutes unless a
proper construction joint is formed. Concrete shall be compacted in its final position within
30 minutes of its discharge from the mixer unless carried in properly design agitators,
operating continuously, when this time shall be within 2 hours of the addition of cement to
the mix and within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. Except where otherwise
agreed to be the Engineer-in-charge, concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers to a
compacted depth of nor more than 0.45 metre when internal vibratoryrs are used and not
exceeding 0.30 more in all other cases.
15. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Engineer-in-charge concrete shall not be
dropped into place from a height exceeding 2 metres. When trunking or chutes are used
they shall be kept clean and used in such a way as to avoid segregation. When concreting
has to be, resumed on a surface which has hardened, it shall be roughened, swept, clean,
thoroughly wetted and covered with a 13 mm thick layer of mortar composed of cement
and sand in the same ratio as in the concrete, mix itself. This 13 mm. layer of mortar shall be
freshly mixed and placed immediately before placing of new concrete. Where concrete has
not fully hardened, all laitance shall be removed by scrubbing the well surface with wire or
bristle brushes, care being taken to avoid dislodgement of any particles of coarse aggregate.
The surface shall then be thoroughly wetted, all free water removed and then coated with
neat cement grout. The first layer of concrete to be placed on this surface shall not exceed
150 mm. in thickness, and shall be well rammed against old work particular attention being
given to corners and close Spots.
16. All concrete shall be compacted to produce a dense homogeneous mass with the
assistance of vibratoryrs, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer-in-charge for
exceptional cases; such is concreting under water, where vibratoryrs can not be used.
Sufficient vibratoryrs in seviceable condition shall be kept at site so that spare equipment is
always available in the event of break downs.
17. Immediately after compaction, concrete shall be protected against harmful
effects of weather, including rain, running water, shocks, vibration, traffic, rapid
temperature changes, frost and driving out process. It shall be covered with wet sacking,
hessian or other similar absorbent; material approved by the Engineer-in-charge soon after
the initial set, and shall be kept continuously wet for a period of not less than 14 days from
the date of placement. Masonary work over the foundation concrete may be started after
48 hours of its laying but the curing of concrete shall be, continued for a minimum period
of 14 days.
18. From work shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming
the concrete, together with all temporary construction required for their support. Form
work shall however he divided into following two distinct categories :
(1) Shuttering i.e., form work required for forming the concrete.
(2) Scaffolding i.e., form-work required for supporting shuttering.
Forms for shuttering shall be constructed only in metal suitably lined. Forms for
scaffolding be constructed of metal or timber. Both shuttering and scaffolding shall be or
substantial rigid construction and shuttering shall be true to shape and dimensions shown
on the drawings. All bolts and rivets shall be counter-sunk and well ground to provide a
smooth, plane surface.
19. Forms shall be mortar-tight and shall be made sufficiently rigid by the use of ties
and bracings to prevent any displacement or sagging between supports. They shall be
strong enough to withstand all pressure, ramming and vibration, without deflection from
the prescribe lines occurring during and after placing the concrete. Screw jacks or hard
wood wedges where required shall be provided to make up any settlement in the formwork
either before or during the placing of concrete, Suitable comber shall be provided in
horizontal members of structure, specially in long spans to counteract the effects of any
fixed as to provide for such camber. Forms shall be so constructed as to be removable in
sections in the desired sequence, without damaging the surface of concrete or disturbing
other sections. Unless otherwise specified or directed, chambers or fillets of sizes 25 mm x
25 mm shall be provided at all angles of formwork to avoid sharp corners.
20. The inside surfaces of shuttering shall, except in the case of permanent form
work or where otherwise agreed to by the Engineer-in- charge, be coated with an approved
material to prevent adhesion of concrete to the form work. Release agents shall be applied
strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be allowed to come
into contact with any reinforcement or prestressing tendons and anchorages. Different
release agents shall not be used in form work for concrete which will be visible in the
finished works.
21. Special measures shall be taken to ensure that the form work does not hinder
the shrinkage of concrete because without these cracking could occur before the form work
is removed. Where ever applicable arrangements must be made to ensure that the form
work does not restrain the shortening and hogging of the beams or slabs during tensioning
of the tendons, The form work should take due account of the calculated amount of positive
or negative camber so as to ensure the correct final shape the structures having regard to
the deformation of a false work, scaffolding or propping and the instantaneous or deferred
deformation due to various causes affecting prestressed structures. Where there a reentrant
angles in the concrete sections the form work should be removed at those sections as soon
as possible after the concrete has set in order to avoid cracking due to shrinkage of
concrete. Formwork shall be tight enough to prevent any appreciable loss of cement during
vibrations, suitable tolerances should be provided in the harmwork. Immediately 'before
concreting all forms shall be thoroughly cleaned. Contractor shall give the
Engineer-in-charge due notice before palcing any concrete in the forms to permit him to
inspect and accept the false work and forms as to their strength aligement and general
fitness, but such inspection shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for safety of
men, machinery, materials and for results obtained.
 22. The Engineer-in-charge shall be informed in advance be the contractor of his
intention to strike any formwork While fixing the time for removal of formwork, due
consideration shall he given to local conditions, character of the structure, the weather and
other conditions that influence the setting of concrete and of the materials used in the mix.
Where field operations are controlled by strength tests of concrete, the removal of the
load-supporting or soffit forms may commence when concrete has attained strength equal
to atleast twice the stress to which the concrete will be subjected at the time of striking
props including the effect of any further addition of loads. When field operations are not
controlled by strenght tests of concrete the vertical forms of beams, columns and walls may
be removed after 2 days. The props of slabs and beams may be removed after 14 and 21
days respectively. All formwork shall be removed without causing any damage to the
concrete. Centering shall be gradually and uniformly lowered in such a manner as to permit
the concrete to take stresses due to its own weight uniformly and gradually. Where internal
metal ties are permitted, they or their removable parts shall be extracted without causing
any damage to the concrete and remaining holes filled with mortar. No permanently
embeded metal part shall have less than 25 mm. cover to the finished concrete surface.
Where it is intended to refuse the formwork, it shall be cleaned and made good to the
saitisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge
23. Immediately after the removal of forms, all exposed bars or bolts passing
through the Cement concrete member and used for shuttering or any other purpose shall
be cut inside the cement concrete member to a depth of atlest 25 mm. below the surface of
the concrete and the resulting holes be filled by cement mortar. All fins caused by form
joints, all cavities produced by the removal of form ties and all other holes and depressons,
honecomb spots, broken edges or corners and other defects, shall be thoroughly cleaned,
saturated with water and carefully pointed and rendered true with mortar of cement and
fine aggregate mixed in the proportions used in the grade of concrete that is being finished
and of as dry as consistency as is possible to use. Considerable pressure shall be applied in
filling and pointing to ensure thorough filling in all voids. Surfaces which have been pointed
shall be kept moist for a period of twenty four hours. If rock pockets / honeycombs, in the
opinion of the Engineer-in-charge are of such an extent or character as to affect the
strenght of the structure materially or to endanger the life of the steel reinforcement, he nay
declare the concrete defective and require the removal and replacement of the portions of
the structure affected.
 24. In the case of reinforced concrete work workability shall be such that the
concrete surounds and properly grips all reinforcement. The degree of consistency, which
shall depend upon the nature of work and methods of vibration of concrete shall be
determined by regular slump tests. Following slump shall be adopted for different types of
works.

Type of work Slumps

Where Where vibratoryrs
vibratoryrs are are not used
used
i) Mass concrete in R.C.C. roundations, footings 10mm to 25mm 80mm
and retaining walls
ii) Beams, slabs and columns simply reinforced. 25mm to 40mm 100mm to 120mm
iii) Thin R.C.C. section or section with congested 40mm to 50 mm 125mm to 150 mm
steel

25. Works strength tests shall be made in accordance with IS : 516. Each test shall be
conducted on ten specimens, five of which shall be tested at seven days and the remaining
five at 28 days. The samples of concrete shall be taken on each day of concreting and cubes
shall be made at the rate of one for every 5 cubic metre of concrete or a part thereof.
However, if concreting done in & day is less than 15 cubic metre, the minimum number of
cubes can be reduced to 6 with the specific permission of the Engineer-in-charge. Similar
works tests shall be carried out whenever the quality and grading of materials is charged
irrespective of the quantity of concrete proud. The number of specimens may be suitably
increased as deemed necessary by the Engineer-in-charge when procedure of tests given
above reveal a poor quality of concrete and in other special cases.
26. The average strength of the group of cubes cast for each day shall not be less
than the specified works cube-strength. 20 per cent of the cubes cast for each day may have
values less than the specified strength, provided the lowest value is not less than 85 per
cent of the specifies strength.
27. R.C.C. work shall have exposed concrete surface. Centering design and its
erection shall approved by he Engineer-in-charge. One carpentre with helper will invariably
be kept present throughout the period of concreting. Movement of labour and other persons
shall be totally prohibited over reinforcement laid in position. For access to different parts,
suitable mobile platforms shall provided so steel reinforcement in position is not disturbed.
For ensuring proper cover, motar blocks of suitable size shall be cast and tied to the
reinforcement. Timber, kapachi or matal pieces shall not be used for this purpose.
Concreting of important structural members shall always be done in the presence and
under the supervision of departmental person not below the rank of Astt. Engineer /Addi.
Astt. Engineer Overseer or as instructed by the Engineer-in-charge. After removal of form
work checks that concrete produced is of good quality. Plastering shall not be allowed to the
expressed faces of concrete.
28. In reinforced concrete the volume occupied by reinforcement shall not be
deducted. The slab shall be measured as running continuously through and the beam as the
portion below the slab.
29. All necessary labour materials, equipment, etc., for sampling, preparing test
cubes, curing etc., shall be provided by the Contractor. 'Testing of the materials and
concrete may be arranged by the Engineer-in-charge in an approved laboratory at the cost
of the contractor.
30. The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials, labour tools and
plan required for mixing, placing in position, vibrating and compacting finishing as per
directions of the Engineer-in-charge curing and all other incidental expenses for producing
concrete of specified strength to complete the structure or its components as show on the
drawings and according to these specifications. The rate shall also include the cost of
making/fixing and removing of all centres and forms required for the work.

31. The payment will be made on cmt. basis of the finished work.
Item No. 17 :: Providing and casting in situ Ordinary cement concrete M-150
for R.C.C. Raft and cut-off walls including necessary shuttering laying,
vibrating, ramming and curing complete.

The item shall be carried out in Ordinary Cement

Concrete M-150 mix as per detailed specification of
Item No. [16] above including providing
shuttering, scaffolding, laying, vibrating,ramming curing and finishing
but without V-Grooves
with all lead and lift
Item No. 18 :: Providing and casting in situ controlled cement concrete M-
300 for RCC footing as per drawings including centering shuttering
scaffolding where necessary , laying , scaffolding where necessary , laying ,
vibrating , curing and finishing complete.

The work shall be carried out in Controlled Cement Concrete M-300

for R.C.C. work in Sub-Structure including form work as per drawing
for all height including, shuttering, scaffolding, laying, vibrating, curing
and finishing without V-Grooves with all lead and lfit

1. For controlled concrete, design of the mix shall be approved after preliminary
tests and all necessary precautions shall be taken in its production to ensure that the
required works cube strength is attained and maintained. The controlled concrete shall be
in eight grades designated as M.100 M.150, M. 200, M. 250, M.300 M. 350, M. 400 and M.
450 with the suffix controlled added to it.
2. In the designation of a concrete mix, letter 'M' refers to the mix and the number
to the specified 28 days works cubs compressive strength of that mix on 150 mm. cubes,
expressed in Kg/cm2 whereordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269 or Portland
blast furnace cement Conforming to IS : 455 is used, the compressive strength
requirements for various grades of concrete shall be as given below on the next page.
Grade of Concrete.
Compressive works test strength in kg/cm2
on 150 mm cubes, conducted in accordance with IS '516
Min. at 7 days Min. at 28 days
M 100 -- 70 100
M 150 -- 100 150
M 200 -- 135 200
M 250 -- 170 250
M 300 -- 200 300
M 350 -- 235 350
M 400 -- 270 400
M 450 -- 300 450
NOTE :- In all cases, the 28 days compressive strength specified in the above
Table shall alone be the criterion for acceptance or rejection of the
concrete.
Where the strength of a concrete mix, as indicated by tests, lies in between the
strength for any two grades specified in the above Table such concrete shall be classified for
all purposes as a concrete belonging to the lower or the two grades between which its
strength lies.
3. Concrete mix shall be designed on the basis of preliminary tests so as attain a
strength at least 33 per cent higher than that required on work tests. The proportions for
ingredients chosen shall be such that concrete has adequate workability for conditions
prevailing on the work in question and can be properly compacted with the means
available. Except where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge that
supply of properly graded aggregate of uniform quality can be maintained till the
completion of work, grading of aggregate should be controlled by obtaining the coarse
aggregates in different sizes and bleding them in the right proportions as required.
Aggregates of different sizes shall be stocked in separate stock piles. Required quantity of
material shall be stock piled several hours, preferably a day, before use. Grading of coarse
and fine aggregate shall be checked as frequently as possible, frequency for a given job
being determined by the Engineer-in-charge to ensure that the suppliers are maintaining
the uniform grading as approved for samples used in the preliminary tests.
4. In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate shall be
determined by weight. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the maker's
weight per bag, a reasonable number of bags shall be weighed separately to check the net
weight. Where cement is weighed from bulk stocks at site and not by bags, it shall be
weighed separately from the aggregates. Water shall either be measured by volume in
calibrated tanks or weighed. All measuring equipment shall be maintained in a clean, and
serviceable condition. Their accuracy shall be periodically checked.
5. It is most important to keep the specified water-cement ratio constant and at its
correct value. To this end, moisture content in both fine and coarse aggregates shall be
determined by the Engineer-in-charge according to the weather conditions. The amount of
mixing water shall then be adjusted to compensate for variations in the mositure cement.
For the determination of moisture content in the aggregates, IS : 2386 (Part -III) shall be
referred to. Suitable adjustments shall also be made in the weights of aggregates to allow
for the variation in weights of aggregates due to variation in their moisture content.
Minimum quantity of cement to be used incontrolled concrete shall not be less than 210 Kg.
per cubic metre in plain concrete and not less than 300 kg/per cubic metre in reinforced
concrete structural members. The minimum quantity of cement for prestressed concrete
work shall not less than 360 kg/per cubic metre of concrete nor shall it be more than 540
kg/per cubic metre of concrete.
6. Following shall be the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the
diffetrent items of work:
Sr. Item of construction Maximum nominal size of
No. coarse aggregate
(i) R.C.C. well curb, R.C.C. well steining and 40 mm.
R.C.C. Piles
(ii) R.C.C. well steining 63 mm.
(iii) Well cap or pile cap; solid type piers, abutment 40 mm.
and wing-walls, and their pier caps
(iv) R.C.C. works in cross girders deck slab, wearing 20 mm.
coars, kerb, light posts, blast walls, approach slab etc.
and hollow type piers, abutments, wing-walls and
their pier caps,

(v) R.C.C. bearings. 20 mm.

(vi) For any other item of construction not covered As specified on the
by items (i) to (v) Drawing or as
desired by the
Engineer-in -charge
in case it is not
Specified on
drawing.

For heavily reinforced concrete members as in the case of ribs of main beams,
nominal maximum size of aggregate shall usually be restricted to 5 mm. less than the
minimum laternal clear distance between the main bars or 5 mm. less than the minimum
cover to the reinforcement whichever is the smaller.
7. Fine aggregate shall be clean, hard, coarse sand. It shall be free dust and such
other substances. The sand be get approved by the Engineer-in-charge,
8. All materials shall be stored as to prevent their deterioration of there quality and
fitness for the work, Any material which has deteriorated or has been damaged or is
otherwise considered defective by the Engineer-in-charge shall not be used in the works.
 9. Cement shall be stored above the ground level in prefectly dry and watertight
sheds. Wherever bulk storage containers are used, their capacity should be sufficient to
cater to the requirements at site and should be cleaned atleast once every 3 to 4 months.
The aggregates shall be stored in such a way as to prevent admixture of foreign materials.
Different sizes of fine or coarse aggregate shall be stored in separate stock piles sufficintly
away from such other to prevent intermixing the materials.
10. The water for mixing shall be potable water to satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge. The quantity of water shall be just sufficent to produce a dense
concrete of required workablity for the job.
11. For all work concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer which alongwith
other accessories shall be kept in first class working condition and so maintained
throughout the construction Mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformaly
distributed and uniform colour of the entire mass is obtained and each indiual particle of
the coarse aggregate shows complete coating of mortar containing its proportionate
amount of cement. In no case shall the mixing be done for less than 2 minutes after all
ingredients have been put into the mixer.
12. Mixer which have been out of use more than 30 minutes shall be throughly
cleaned before putting in a new batch. Unless otherwise agreed to be the
Engineer-in-charge, the first batch of concrete from the mixer shall contain only two thirds
of normal quantity of coarse aggregate. Mixing plant shall be thoroughly cleaned before
changing from one type of cement to another.
13. The method of transporting and placing concrete shall be approved by the
Engineer-in-charge. Concrete shall be so transported and placed 'that no contamination,
segregation or loss of its constituent material takes place. All form work and reinforcement
contained in it shall be cleaned and made free from standing water, dust, snow or ice
immediatly before placing of concrete. No concrete shall be placed in any part of the
structure until the approval of the Engineer-in-charge has been obtained.
14. If concreting is not started within 24 hours of the approval being given. It shall
have to be obtained again from the Engineer-in-charge. Concreting then shall proceed
continuously over the area between construction joints. Fresh concrete shall riot be placed
against concrete which has been in position for more than 30 minutes unless a proper
construction joint is formed. Concrete shall be compacted in its final position within 30
minutes of its discharge from the mixer-unless carried in properly design agitators,
operating continuously when this time shall be within 3 hours of the addition of cement to
the mix an within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. Except where otherwise
agreed to be the Engineer-in-charge. Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers to a
compacted depth of not more than 0.45 metre when internal vibratoryrs are used not
exceeding 0.30 metre in all other cases.
15. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer-in-charge concrete shall not be
dropped two places from a height exceeding 2 metres. When trunking or chutes are used
they shall be kept clean and used in such a way as to avoid segregation. When concreting
has to be resumed on a surface which has hardened, it shall be roughened, swept clean,
thoroughly wetted and covered with a 13 mm. thick layer of mortar composed of cement
and sand in the same ratio as in the concrete mix itself. This 13 mm. layer of mortal shall be
freshly mixed and palced immediately before placing of new concrete. Where concrete has
not fully hardened, all laitance shall be removed by scrubbing the wet surface with wire or
bristle brushes, care being taken to avoid dislodgement of any particles of coarse aggregate.
The surface shall then be throughtly wetted, all free water removed and then coated with
neat cement grout. The first layers of concrete to be placed on this surface shall not exceed
150 mm. in thickness and shall be well rammed against old particular attention being given
to corners and close sports.
16. All concrete shall be compacted to produce a dense homogeneous mass with the
assistance of Vibratoryrs, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer-in-charge for
exceptional cases, such as concreting under water, where vibratoryrs can not be used.
Sufficient vibratoryr in serviceable condition shall be kept at site so that spare equipment is
always available in the event of break downs.
17. Immediately after compaction, concrete shall be protected against harmful
effects of weather including rain, running water, shocks, vibration, traffic, rapid
temperature changes, frost and drying out process. It shall be covered with wet soking,
hessian or other similar absorbent material approved by the Engineer-in- charge soon after
the initial set, and shall be kept continously wet for a period of not less than 14 days from
the date of placement. Masonary work over the foundation concrete may be started after 48
hours of its laying but the curing of concrete shall be continued for a minimum period of 14
days.
 18. Form work shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming
the concrete, together with all temporary construction required for their support.
Formwork shall however be delived into following two distict categories
(1) Shuttering i.e. from work required for forming the concrete.
(2) Scaffolding i.e. formwork required for supporting shuttering.
Forms for shuttering shall be constructed only, in metal suitably lined. Forms for
scaffolding shall be constructed of metal or timber. Both shuttering and scaffolding shall be
substantial rigid construction and shuttering shall be true to shape and dimensions show on
the drawings. All bolts and riverts shall be counter-suck and well ground to provide a
smooth, plane surface.
19. Forms shall be mortar-tight and shall be made sufficiently rigid by the use of ties
and bracings to prevent any displacement or sagging between supports. They shall be
strong enough to with stand all pressure, ramming and vibration, without deflection from
the prescribed lines occuring during and after placing the concrete. Screw jacks or
hardwood wedges where required shall be provided to make up any settlement in the
formwork either before or during the placing of concrete. Suitable camber shall be provided
in horizontal members of structure specially in long spans to counterate the effects of any
deflection. The formwork shall be so fixed as to provide for such camber. Forms shall be so
constructed as to be removable in sections in the desired sequence. Without damaging the
surface of concrete or disturbing other sections Unless otherwise specified or directed
chamfers or fillets of sizes 25 mm x 25 mm shall be provided at all angles of formwork to
avoid sharp corners.
20. The inside surface of shuttering shall, except in the case of permanent form
work or where otherwise agreed-to be the Engineer- in-charge, be coated with an approved
material to prevent adhesion of concrete to the form work. Release agents shall be applied
strictly in accordance with the manufacture's instructions and shall not be allowed to come
into contact with any reinforcement
or prestressing tendons and anchorages. Different release agent shall not be used in form
work for concrete which will be visible in the finished works.
21. Special measures shall be taken to ensure that the form does not hinder the
shrinkage of concrete because without these cracking could occur before the form work is
removed. Wherever applicable arrangements must be made to ensure that the form work
does not restrain the shortening and hogging of the beams or slabs during tensioning of the
tendons. The formwork should take due account of the calculated amount of positive or
negative camber so as to ensure the correct final shape of the structure having regard to the
deformation due of false work, scaffolding or propping and the instantaneous or deferred
deformation due to various causes affecting prestressed structures. Where they are
reentrant angles in the concrete sections the form work should be removed at these
sections as soon as possible after the concrete has set in order to avoid cracking due to
shrinkage of concrete. Form work shall be tight enough to prevent any appreciable loss of
cement during vibrations. Suitable tolerance should be provided in the formwork.
Immediately before concreting all forms shall be thoroughly cleaned. Contractor shall give
the Engineer-in-charge due notice before placing any concrete in the forms to permit him
to inspect and accept the false work ,and forms as to their strength, alignment arid general
fitness, but such unspection shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for safety
of men, machinery, materials and for results obtained.
22. The Engineer-in-charge shall be informed in advance by the contractor of his
intention to strike any formwork. While fixing the time for removal of formwork, due
consideration shall be given to local conditions that influence the setting of concrete and of
concrete and of the materials used in the mix. Where filed operations are controlled by
strength tests of concrete the removal of the load supporting of soffit forms may commence
when concrete has attained strengthening props including the effect or any further
additional of loads. When field operations are not controlled by strength tests of concrete
the vertical forms of beams, columns and walls may be removed after 2 days. The props of
slabs and beams may be removed after 14 and 21 days respectively. All formwork shall be
removed without causing any damage to the concrete. Centering shall be gradually and
uniformly lowered in such a manner as to permit the concrete to take stresses due to its
own weight uniformly and gradually. Where internal metal ties are permitted, they or their
removable parts shall be extracted without causing any damage to the concrete and
remaining holes filled with mortar. No permanently embeded metal part shall have less
than 25 mm. cover to the finished concrete surface. Where it is intended to cleaned and
made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.
23. Immediately after the removal of forms, all exposed bars or bolts passing
through the Cement Concrete member to a depth of atleast 25 mm. below the surface of the
concrete and the resulting holes be filled by cement mortar. All fins caused by form joints,
all cavities produced by the removal of form ties and all other holes and depressions,
honeycomb spots, broken edges or corners and other defects, shall be thoroughly cleaned,
saturarated with water and carefully pointed and rendered true with mortar of cement and
fine aggregated mixed in the proportions used in the grade of concrete that is being finished
and of as dry a consistency as is possible to use. Considerable pressure shall be applied in
filling and pointing to ensure through filling in all voids. Surfaces which have been pointed
shall be kept moist for a period of twenty four hours. If rock pockets / honey-combs, in the
opinion of the Engineer-in-charge are of such an extent or character as to effect the strength
of the structure materially or to endanger the life of the steel reinforcement, he may declare
the concrete defective and require the removal and replacement of the portions of the
structure affected.
24. In the case of reinforced concrete work, workability shall be such that the
concrete surrounds and properly grips all reinforcement. The degrees of consistency, which
shall depend upon the nature of work and methods of vibration of concrete shall be
determined regular slump tests. Following slump shall be adopted for different types of
works.
Type of work Slumps
Where Where vibratoryrs
vibratoryrs are are not used
used
i) Mass concrete in R.C.C. roundations, footings 10mm to 25mm 80mm
and retaining walls
ii) Beams, slabs and columns simply reinforced. 25mm to 40mm 100mm to 120mm
iii) Thin R.C.C. section or section with congested 40mm to 50 mm 125mm to 150 mm
steel
25. For controlled concrete preliminary tests shall consist of three sets of separate
tests, and in each set, tests shall be conducted on six specimens. Not more than one set of six
specimens shall be made on any particular day. Of the six specimens in each set, three shall
be tested at seven days and the remaining three at 28 days. The preliminary tests at 27 days
are intended only to indicate the strength likely to be attained at 28 days. Work strength
tests shall be made in accordance with IS : 516. EACH test shall be conducted on ten
specimens five of which shall be tested at seven days and the remaining five at 23 days. The
samples of concrete shall be taken on each day of "Oncreting and cubes shall be made at the
rate of one for every 5 cubic metre of concrete or a part thereof. However, if concreting
done in a day is than 15 cubic metre, the minimum number of cubes can be reduced to 6
with the specific permission of the Engineer-in- charge. Similar works tests shall be carried
out when ever the quality and grading of materials is changed irrespective of the quantity of
concrete poured. The number of specimens may be suitably increased as deemed necessary
by the Engineer-in-charge when procedure to tests given above reveals a poor quality of
concrete and in other special cases.
26. The average strength of the group of cubes cast for each day shall not be less
than the specified works cube strength. 20 per cent of the cubes cast each day may have
values less than the specified strength, provided the lowest value is not less than 85 per
cent of the specified strength.
27. R.C.C. work shall have exposed concrete surface. Centering design and its
erection shall be approved by the Engineer-in- charge. One carpenter with helper will
invariably be kept through out the period of concreting. Movement of tabour and other
persons shall be totally prohibited over reinforcement laid in position. For access to
different parts, suitable mobile platforms shall be provided so that steel reinforcement in
position as not disturbed. For ensuring proper cover, mortar blocks of suitable size shall be
cast and tied to the reinforcement. Timber, kapachi or metal pieces shall not be used for this
purpose. Concreting of important structural members shall always be done in the presence
and under the supervision of departmental person riot below the rank of Astt.
Engineer/Addl. Astt. Engineer/Overseer or as instructed by the Engineer-in-charge. After
removal of form work and suttering, the executive' Engineer shall indspect the work arid
satisfy by random checks that, concrete produced is of good quality. Plastering shall not be
allowed to the exposed faces of concrete.
28. In reinforced concrete the volume occupied by reinforcement shall not be
deducted. The slab shall be measured as running continuously through and the beem as the
portion below the slab.
29. All necessary labour, materials equipment, etc., for sampling, preparing test
cubes, curing etc., shall be provided by the Contractor. Testing of the materials and concrete
may be arranged by the Engineer-in-charge in an approved laboratory at the cost of the
contractor.
30. The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials, labours, tools and plant
required for mixing, placing in position, vibrating and compacting finishing as per directions
of the Engineer-in-charge, curing and all other incidental expenses for producing concrete
of specified strength to complete the structure or its components as shown on the drawings
and according to these specifications. The rate shall also include the cost of making fixing
and removing of all centres and forms required for the work.
 31. The payment will be made on cmt. basis of the finished work.

Item No. 19 :: Providing and laying in position deformed bar reinforcement

( TMT ) of grade Fe - 500D including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing for the R.C.C. works (a) R.C.C. Footing

DESCRIPTION

This work shall consist of furnishing and placing coated or uncoated mild steel
or high strength deformed reinforcement bars (un tensioned) of the shape and
dimensions shown on the drawings and conforming to these Specifications or as
approved by the Engineer.

MATERIALS

Reinforcements may be either T.M.T. tensile steel, confirms to IS 1786-2008

bars. They may be uncoated or coated with epoxy or with approved protective
coatings.

T.M.T. bars reinforcement for R.C.C. work shall conform IS 432 (Part II) 1982
(Reaffirmed 1995) and shall be of tested quality. It shall also comply with relevant part
of IS 456-2000.

All reinforcement shall be clean and free from dirt, paint, grease or oil, all scale
or loose or thick rust at the time of placing.

All steel shall be procured form original producers no re-rolled steel shall be
incorporated in the work.

Only new steel shall be delivered to the site every bar shall be inspected before
placing to its position and defective brittle or burnt bar shall be discarded cracked ends
of bars shall be discarded.

PITCH

Distance between bars shall be as specified in drawings and as directed by the

Engineer in charge all bars shall be placed at an accurate distance from each other and
shall be bind tightly to maintain the desired pitch Suitable means shall be provided for
holding bars securely in position.

BINDING WIRE

Mild steel binding wire shall be of 1.63 mm or 1.22 mm (16 to 18 gauge

diameter and shall conform IS 280-2006.

The use of black wire will be permitted for binding reinforcement bars. It shall
be free form free from dirt, paint, grease or oil, oil scale or loose or thick rust and any
other undesirable coating which may prevent adhesion of cement mortar at the time of
binding.

Only new binding wire shall be delivered to the site all binding wire shall be
inspected before binding to its position and defective brittle, rusted, used wire, shall be
discarded.

PROTECTION OF REINFORCEMENT

Uncoated reinforcing steel shall be protected from rusting or chloride

contamination. Reinforcements shall be free from rust, mortar, loose mill scale, grease,
oil or paints. This may be ensured either by using reinforcement fresh from the factory
or thoroughly cleaning all reinforcement to remove rust using any suitable method
such as sand blasting, mechanical wire brushing, etc., as directed by the Engineer.
Reinforcements shall be stored on blocks, racks or platforms and above the ground in a
clean and dry condition and shall be suitably marked to facilitate inspection and
identification.

Portions of uncoated reinforcing steel and dowels projecting from concrete,

shall be protected within one week after initial placing of concrete with a brush coat of
neat cement mixed with water to a consistency of thick paint. This coating shall be
removed by lightly tapping with a hammer or other tool not more than one week before
placing of the adjacent pour of concrete. Coated reinforcing steel shall be protected
against damage to the coating. If the coating on the bars is damaged during
transportation or handling and cannot be repaired, the same shall be rejected.

BENDING OF REIFORCEMENT

Bar bending schedule shall be furnished by, the Contractor and got approved by
the Engineer before start of work.

Reinforcing steel shall conform to the dimensions and shapes given in the
approved Bar BendIng Schedules.

Bars shall be bent cold to the specified shape and dimensions or as directed by
the Engineer using a proper bar bender, operated by hand or power to obtain the
correct radii of bends and shape.

Bars shall not be bent or straightened in a manner that will damage the parent
material or the coating.

Bars bent during transport or handling shall be straightened before being used
on work and shall not be heated to facilitate straightening.

PLACING OF REINFORCEMENT

(a) The reinforcement cage should generally be fabricated in the yard at ground
level and then shifted and placed in position. The reinforcement shall be placed
strictly in accordance with the drawings and shall be assembled in position only
when the structure is otherwise ready for placing of concrete. Prolonged time
gap between assembling of reinforcements and casting of concrete, which may
result in rust formation on the surface, shall not be permitted.

(b) Reinforcement bars shall be placed accurately in position as shown on the

drawings. The bars, crossing one another shall be tied together at every
intersection with binding wire (annealed), conforming to IS:280 to make the
skeleton of the reinforcement rigid such that the reinforcement does not get
displaced during placing of concrete, or any other operation. The diameter of
binding wire shall not be less than I mm.

(c) Bars shall be kept in position usually by the following methods:

(i) In case of beam and slab construction, industrially produced polymer

cover blocks of thickness equal to the specified cover shall be placed
 between the bars and formwork subject to satisfactory evidence that the
polymer composition is not harmful to concrete and reinforcement.
Cover blocks made of concrete may be permitted by the Engineer,
provided 'they have the same strength and specification as those of the
member.

(ii) In case of dowels for columns and walls, the vertical reinforcement shall
be kept in position by means of timber templates with slots cut in them
accurately, or with cover blocks tied to the reinforcement. Timber
templates shall be removed after the concreting has' progressed upto a
level just below their location.

(iii) Layers of reinforcements shall be separated by spacer bar at

approximately one metre intervals. The minimum diameter of spacer
bars shall be 12 nun or equal to maximum size of main reinforcement or
maximum size of coarse aggregate, whichever is greater. Horizontal
reinforcement shall not be allowed to sag between supports.

(iv) Necessary stays, blocks, metal chairs, spacers, metal hangers, supporting
wires etc, or other subsidiary reinforcement shall be provided to fix the
reinforcements firmly in its correct position.

(v) Use of pebbles, broken stone, metal pipe, brick, mortar or wooden blocks
etc., as devices for positioning reinforcement shall not be permitted.

(d) Bars coated with epoxy or any other approved protective coating shall be placed
on supports that do not damage the coating. Supports shall be installed in a
manner such that planes of weakness are not created in hardened concrete. The
coated reinforcing steel shall be held in place by use of plastic or plastic coated
binding wires especially manufactured for the purpose. Reference shall be made
to Section 1000 for other requirements.

(e) Placing and fixing of reinforcement shall be inspected and approved by the
Engineer before concrete is deposited.

BAR SPLICES
 Lapping

All reinforcement shall be furnished in full lengths as indicated on the drawing.

No splicing of bars, except where shown on the drawing, will be permitted without
approval of the Engineer. The lengths of the splice shall be as indicated on drawing or as
approved by the Engineer. Where practicable, overlapping bars shall not touch each
other, and shall be kept apart by 25 mm or 1 I/. . times the maximum size of coarse
aggregate, whichever is greater. If this is not feasible, overlapping bars shall be bound
with annealed steel binding wire, not less than 1 mm diameter and twisted tight in such
a manner as to maintain minimum clear cover to the reinforcement from the concrete
surface. Lapped splices shall be staggered or located at points, along the span where
stresses are low.

Welding

Splicing by welding of reinforcement will be permitted only if detailed on the

drawing or approved by the Engineer. Weld shall develop an ultimate strength equal to
or greater than that of the bars connected.

While welding may be permitted for mild steel reinforcing bars conforming to
IS: 432, welding of deformed bars conforming to IS: 1786 shall in general be prohibited.
Welding may be permitted in case of bars of other than S, 240 grade including special
welding grade of S 415 grade bars conforming to IS: 1786, for which necessary
chemical analysis has been secured and the carbon equivalent (CE) calculated from the
chemical composition using the formula

CE = C + Mn + Cr+Mg+V + Ni+Cu

6 5 15

is 0.4 or less.

The method of welding shall conform to IS:2751 and 15:9417 and to any
supplemental specifications to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Welding may be carried out by metal arc welding process. Oxy- acetylene
welding shall not be permissible. Any other process may be used subject to the
approval of the Engineer and necessary additional requirements to ensure satisfactory
joint performance. Precautions on overheating, choice of electrode, selection of correct
current in arc welding etc., should be strictly observed.

All bars shall be butt welded except for smaller diameter bars (diameter of less
than 20 mm) which may be lap welded. Single-V or Double- V butt joints may generally
be used. For vertical bars single bevel or double bevel joints may be used.

Welded joints shall be located well away from bends and not less than twice
the bar diameter away from a bend.

Generally, shop welding in controlled conditions is to be preferred, where

feasible. Site welding where necessary shall, however, be permitted when the facilities,
equipment, process, consumables, operators, welding procedure are adequate to
produce and maintain uniform quality at par with that attainable in shop welding to
the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Joint welding procedures which are to be employed shall invariably be

established by a procedure specification. All welders and welding operators to be
employed shall have to be qualified by tests prescribed in IS: 2751. Inspection of'
welds shall conform to IS: 822 and destructive or non-destructive testing may be
undertaken when deemed necessary. Joints with weld defects detected by visual
inspection or dimensional check inspection shall not be accepted.

Suitable means shall be provided for holding the bars securely in position
during welding. It must be ensured that no voids are left in welding. When welding is
done in 2 or 3 stages, previous surface shall be cleaned properly. Bars shall be cleaned
of all loose scale, rust, grease, paint and other foreign matter before carrying out
welding. Only competent and experienced welders shall be employed on the work with
the approval of the Engineer. No welding shall be done on coated bars.

M.S. electrodes used for welding shall conform to IS: 814.

Welded joints shall preferably be located at points where steel will not be
subject to more than 75 per cent of the maximum permissible stresses and welds so
staggered that at anyone section, not more than 20 per cent of the bars are welded.

Welded pieces of reinforcement shall be tested, Specimens shall be taken from

the site and the number arid frequency of tests shall be as directed by the Engineer.

Mechanical Coupling of Bars

Bars may be joined with approved patented mechanical devices as indicated on

the drawing or as approved by the Engineer e.g. by special grade steel sleeves swagged
on to bars in end to end contact or by screwed couplers. In case such devices are
permitted by the Engineer, they shall develop at least 125 per cent of the characteristic
strength of the reinforcement bar.

TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

The material shall be tested in accordance with relevant IS specifications and

necessary test certificates shall be furnished. Additional tests, if required, will be got
carried out by the Contractor at his own cost.

The fabrication, furnishing and placing of reinforcement shall be in accordance

with these specifications and shall be checked and accepted by the Engineer.

Manufacture’s test certificate regarding compliance with the Indian Standard for
each lot of steel shall be obtained and submitted to the Engineer. If required by the
Engineer, the Contractor shall carry out confirmatory tests in the presence a person
authorized by the Engineer. Cost of these tests shall be borne by the Contractor. The
sampling and testing procedure shall be as laid down in IS 1786. If any test piece
selected from a lot fails, no retesting shall be done and lot shall be rejected.

MEASUREMENTS FOR PAYMENT

Reinforcement shall be measured in length including hooks, if any, separately

for different diameters as actually used in work, excluding overlaps. From the length so
measured, the weight of reinforcement shall be calculated in tonnes on the basis of IS:
1732. Wastage, overlaps, couplings, welded joints, spacer bars, chairs, stays, hangers
and annealed steel wire or other methods for binding and placing shall not be
measured and cost of these items shall be deemed to be included in the rates for
reinforcement.

RATE

The contract unit rate for coated/uncoated reinforcement shall cover the cost of
material, fabricating, transporting, storing, bending, placing, binding and fixing in
position as shown on the drawings as per these specifications and as directed by the
Engineer, including all labour, equipment, supplies, incidentals, sampling, testing and
supervision.

The unit late for coated reinforcement shall be deemed to also include cost of all
material, labour, tools and plant, royalty, transportation and expertise required to carry
out the work. . The rate shall also cover sampling, testing and supervision required for
the work.
Unit rate for payment of this item shall be per 1-M.T. of complete
item.
Item No. 20:: Providing and laying in position FE 500/500D TMT bar
reinforcement including cutting, bending, hooking and tying complete as per
detailed drawings for the following. (C) R.C.C. Returns

The item shall be carried out in R.C.C. Returns as per detailed

specification of
Item No. [19] above including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing for the R.C.C. works
Item No. 21 :: Providing and filling trenches of excavation in rocky strata
with nominal cement concrete M. 15 including, vibrating, ramming,curing etc.
complete.

The item shall be carried out in Ordinary Cement

Concrete M-15 mix for Filling in Trenches of excavation in
Rocky strata as per detailed specification of
Item No. [16] above including Vibrating, ramming and curing
etc. complete for all height with all lead and lift
Item No. 22 :: Providing and fixing M.S. dowel bars of 32 mm diameter for
anchoring by drilling holes in foundation strata including necessary
bending,hooking of dowel bars and grouting the holes
complete as per detailed drawing and as directed.

1. This item provides for necessary mild steel bars of 32 mm. dia. for anchoring
in foundations strata as per detailed drawings and as directed by Engineer-in-charge.
For this purpose, 100 mm holes shall be kept in steining itself at regular intervals as
shown in drawing or as directed by Engineer-in-charge. Mild steel bars shall be supplied
by the department at the rate and place shown in schedule A of the tender. The item
includes transporting the bars to the site of work, handling, cutting, bending, hooking
and placing the same in position as required as per drawing. The grout holes shall be
not less than 100 mm. dia. The anchorage length of bars shall net be lass then 60 times
dis. of bar. Grouting of grouthole shall be of 1:2 proportion (1 part of cement, 2 parts of
sand) and shall be done under pressure as directed. These dowels bars shall be inserted
through holes kept in the well staining to the bottom of the grout holes. Grout holes
shall not be less than I Mt, in depth. In case, no dowel bars are ultimately decided to be
provided in the holes of the staining kept for the purpose, the same shall be filled with
the concrete of the same proportion as of well staining at the cost of the contractor.
2. Mode of measurement will be per 1-Running Meter of dowel bar considered
as one number from bottom of grout hole to the top of staining.
3. Unit rate includes cost of material, labour tools and plant and grouting the
steining holes to complete the work.
Item No. 23 :: Providing and casting in situ controlled cement concrete M-
300 for RCC work in piers , abutment & RCC returns as per drawing including
shuttering , scaffolding , laying , vibrating curing and finishing complete. For
Height from 0 to 5 mt

The item shall be carried out in Controlled Cement

Concrete M-300 mix for Super-Structure
as per detailed specification of
Item No. [18] above including shuttering, scaffolding, laying, vibrating
curing and finishing for all height with all lead and lift
Item No. 24 :: Providing and casting in situ controlled cement concrete M-
300 for RCC work in piers , abutment & RCC returns as per drawing including
shuttering , scaffolding , laying , vibrating curing and finishing complete. For
Height from 5 to 10 mt

The item shall be carried out in Controlled Cement

Concrete M-300 mix for Super-Structure
as per detailed specification of
Item No. [18] above including shuttering, scaffolding, laying, vibrating
curing and finishing for all height with all lead and lift
Item No. 25 :: Providing and casting in situ controlled cement concrete M-
300 for RCC work in piers , abutment & RCC returns as per drawing including
shuttering , scaffolding , laying , vibrating curing and finishing complete. For
Height from 10 to 15 mt

The item shall be carried out in Controlled Cement

Concrete M-300 mix for Super-Structure
as per detailed specification of
Item No. [18] above including shuttering, scaffolding, laying, vibrating
curing and finishing for all height with all lead and lift
Item No. 26 :: Providing and casting in situ design mix concrete M. 30 mix for
RCC work in piercap, abutmentcap and dirtwall as per detailed drawing
including centering, shuttering, scaffolding where necessary, laying, vibrating,
curing, finishing etc. complete

The item shall be carried out in Controlled Cement

Concrete M-30 mix for Pier Cap/Abutment cap
and Dirt Walls as per Design and as per detailed specification of
Item No. [18] above including shuttering, scaffolding, laying, vibrating
curing and finishing for all height with all lead and lift
Item No. 27:: Providing and laying in position deformed bar reinforcement
( TMT ) of grade Fe - 500D including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing (a) R.C.C. pier (b) R.C.C. abutment (c ) R.C.C.
return(0.60mt thick wall on abutment) (d) u-return behind abutment

The item shall be carried out in (a) R.C.C. pier (b) R.C.C. abutment (c )
R.C.C. return(0.60mt thick wall on abutment) (d) u-return behind
abutment as per detailed specification of
Item No. [19] above including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing for the R.C.C. works
Item No. 28:: Providing and laying in position deformed bar reinforcement
( TMT ) of grade Fe - 500D including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing (a)Abutment cap & dirtwall (b) Piers cap

The item shall be carried out in (a)Abutment cap & dirtwall (b) Piers
cap as per detailed specification of
Item No. [19] above including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing for the R.C.C. works
Item No. 29:: Providing and Fixing in position fully moulded restrained
elastomeric bearing as per detailed drawing.

ELASTQMERIC BEARINGS
The term “bearing” in this case refers to an elastomeric bearing consisting of
one or more internal layers of elastomer bonded to internal steel laminates by the
process of vulcanization. The bearing shall cater for translation and/or rotation of
the superstructure by elastic deformation.
Raw Material
Chloroprene (CR) only shall be used in the manufacture of bearing.
Grades of raw elastomer of proven use in elastomeric bearings, with low
crystallization rates and adequate shelf life (e.g. Neoprene WRT, Bayprene 110,
Skyprene B-5 and Denka S-40V) shall be used.
No reclaimed rubber or vulcanized wastes or natural rubber shall be used.
The raw elastomer content of the compound shall not be lower than 60 per
cent by its weight the ash content shall not exceed 5 per cent, (as per tests
conducted in accordance with ASTM D-297, sub-section 10).
EPDM and other similar candidate elastomers for bridge bearing use shall
not be permitted.

Properties
The elastomer shall conform to the properties specified in Table 2000.1
TABLE 2000-1. PROPERTIES OF ELASTOMER
Property Unit Test Method, IS Value of the
specification characterist
reference ic
1. Physical Properties specified
1.1. Hardness IRHD 1S:3400 ‘ 60 + 5
 (Part II)
1.2. Minimum Tensile MPa 1S:3400 17
Strength (Pan I)
1.3. Minimum Elongation Per cent 1S:3400 400
at break (Part I)
2. Maximum
Compression
Set Per cent IS 3400
(Pan X)
duration
temperature
(h) (deg C)
CR +0 to 100 ± 1 35
24.2
3. Accelerated Ageing
IS:3400
(Part IV)
duration temperature
(h) (deg C)
CR 70 100±1
3.1 Max change in
Hardness IRHD + 15
3.1 Max change in Per cent -15
Tensile Strength
3.3. Max change m
Elongation Per cent -40

Shear modulus of the elastomer bearing shall neither be less than 0.80 MPa
nor greater than 1.20 MPa.
The adhesion strength of elastomer to steel plates determined according to
1S:3400 (Pan XIV) method A shall not be less than 7 kN/m.
For elastomeric bearings (CR) used in adverse climatic conditions the
following ozone resistance test shall be satisfied:
The ozone resistance of elastomer shall be proved satisfactory when
assessed by test according to IS:3400 (Part XX). The strain, temperature, duration
and ozone concentration of the test shall be 20 per cent, 40 + 1 degree Celsius, 96 h
and 50 pphm by volume respectively.
No cracking detected by visual observation at the end of the test shall be
considered satisfactory. No specific tests for assessment of low temperature
resistance’ may be deemed necessary.
NOTE: For use of elastomer in extreme cold climates, the Engineer may
specify special grade of low temperature resistant elastomer in conformity with
operating ambient temperature conditions. The specifications of such special grade
elastomer including the tests for low temperature resistance shall be mutually
agreed to by the Engineer and the producer supplier and are outside the purview of
these specifications.
Laminates of mild steel conforming to IS:226 shall only be permitted to be
used. Use of any other material like fiber glass or similar fabric as laminates shall
not be permitted.
The manufacturers of elastomeric bearings shall satisfy the Engineer that
they have in-house facilities for testing the elastomer for carrying out the following
tests in accordance with the. relevant provisions of ASTM D-297.

a) Identification of : to confirm the usage of Chloroprene

2) polymers (Appendix X-
b) Ash content test : to determine the percentage (sub-section 34)

c) Specific gravity test : (sub-section 15)

d) Polymer content test : (sub-section 10)

The Engineer shall invariably get the test (a) performed within his presence
or in the presence of his authorized representative to satisfy the requirement In
case of any disputes regarding interpretation of results the Engineer may carry out
test as per ASTM S-3452-78 (Chromatography test) at the manufacturer’s cost in a
recognized test house.
The elastomer specimen to conduct the test shall be obtained from the
bearings selected at random for destructive test, Remaining part of the test bearing
shall be preserved by the Engineer for any test to be done in future, if required.
Fabrication
 Bearing with steel laminates shall be cast as a single unit in a mold and
vulcanized under heat and pressure.
Casting of elements in separate units and subsequent bonding shall not be
permitted, nor shall cutting from large size cast be permitted.
Bearings of similar size to be used in particular bridge project shall be
produced by identical process and in one lot as far as practicable. Phased production
may only be resorted to when the total number of bearings is large enough.
The moulds used shall have standard surface finish adequate to produce bearings
free from ‘any surface blemishes.
Steel plates for laminates shall be sand blasted, clean of all mill scales and
shall be free from all contaminants prior to bonding by vulcanization. Rusted plates
with pitting shall not be used. All edges of plates shall be rounded.
Spacers used in mould to ensure cover and location of laminates shall be of
maximum size and number practicable. Any hole at surface or in edge cover shall be
filled in subsequently.
Care shall be taken to ensure uniform vulcanizing conditions and
homogeneity of elastomer through the surface and body of bearings.
The bearings shall be fabricated with the tolerances specified in Table 2000-2
TABLE 2000-2 TOLERANCES
ITEMS TOLERANCES-
 1. Overall plan dimensions -0, + 6 mm
2. Total bearing thickness -0, + 5 mm
3. Parallelism
a) Of top surface of bearing with respect to
the bottom surface as datum 1 in 200
b) Of one side surface with respect to the
other as datum 1 in 100
4a. Thickness of individual internal layer ± 20 per cent (max. of 2 mm)
of elastomer
b) Thickness of individual outer layer -0, + 1 mm
5a. Plan dimensions of laminates -3mm, +0
b) Thickness of laminate: ±10 per cent
c) Parallelism of laminate with respect 10 1 in 100
bearing base as datum

The vulcanizing equipment/press shall be such that between the platens of

press the pressure and temperature are uniform and capable of being maintained at
constant values as required for effecting a uniform vulcanization of the bearing.
The molding dies utilized for manufacturing the bearings shall be so set
inside the pattern of the press so that the pressure developed during vulcanization
of the product is evenly distributed and the thickness maintained at all places are
within acceptable tolerance limits taking into consideration the shrinkage allowance
of vulcanizate.
The raw compound which has been introduced inside the metal dies for
vulcanization shall be accurately weighed each time and it must be ensured that
sufficient quantity has been put inside the die for proper flow of material at every
place so that a homogeneous and compact bearing is produced without any sign of
sponginess or deficiency of material at any place.
Before any vulcanizate of any batch of production is used for producing
vulcanized bearings, test pieces in the form of standard slab and buttons shall be
prepared in accordance with prescribed standards and salient properties tested and
recorded regularly against each batch of production to monitor the quality of the
products.
Acceptance Specification
The manufacturer shall have all the test facilities required for the process
and acceptance control tests installed at his plant 10 the complete satisfaction of the
Engineer.
The test facilities and their operation shall be open to inspection by the
Engineer on demand.
All acceptance and process control tests shall be conducted at the
manufacturer’s plant. Cost of all materials, equipment and labour shall be borne by
the manufacturer unless otherwise specified or specially agreed to between the
manufacturer and Engineer.
Acceptance testing shall be commenced with the prior submittal of testing
program by the manufacturer to the Engineer and after obtaining his approval.
Any acceptance testing delayed beyond 180 days of production shall require
special approval of the Engineer and modified acceptance specification, if deemed
necessary by him.
All acceptance testing shall be conducted by the Inspector with aid of the
personnel having adequate expertise and experience in rubber testing provided by
the manufacturer, working under the supervision of the Inspector and to his
complete satisfaction.
Lot by lot inspection and acceptance shall be made.
Acceptance lot: A lot under acceptance shall comprise all bearings, including the
pair of extra test bearings where applicable of equal or near equal size produced
under identical conditions of manufacture to be supplied for a particular project.
The size and composition of acceptance lot shall be got approved by the Engineer.
For the purpose of grading levels of acceptance, testing lots shall be classified
as follows:
i) A lot size of 24 or larger number of bearings shall be defined as a large lot
ii) A lot size of less than 24 bearings shall be defined as a small lot
When the number of bearings of equal or near equal size for a single bridge
project is large and phased production and acceptance is permitted, the number of
bearings supplied in any single phase of supply shall comprise a lot under
acceptance. When such phased supply is made, each such lot shall be considered as a
large lot for the purpose of acceptance testing.
Levels of acceptance inspection: The level of acceptance testing shall generally be
graded into the following two levels depending on lot size:
Level 1 acceptance testing Level 2 acceptance testing
Acceptance testing Level 1 is a higher-level inspection and shall be applicable
to large lots only, unless otherwise specified. This shall involve manufacture of two
extra bearings for each lot to be used as test bearing and eventually’ consumed in
destructive testing.
Acceptance testing Level 2 shall be applicable to small lots only, (i.e. less than
24 lots) for which one extra bearing shall be manufactured. Out of the lot one
bearing shall be selected at random for carrying out material tests. This bearing
shall be excluded from the lot accepted.
Acceptance inspection level 1 may be specified at the sole discretion of the
engineer taking into account the special importance of bridge project for small lots
also under the purview of special acceptance inspection. The cost of extra bearings,
in such cases shall be borne by the user, while the cost of all other materials,
equipment and testing shall be borne by the manufacturer.
Testing: Acceptance testing shall comprise general inspection, test on specially
molded test pieces and test on complete bearings or sections for measurement of
various quality characteristics detailed below:
Acceptance testing level 1 General Inspection
i) All bearings of the lot shall be visually inspected for any defects in
surface finish, shape or any other discernible superficial defects.
ii) All bearings of the lot shall be checked for tolerances specified in Table
2000-
iii) All bearings of the lot shall be subjected to axial load to correspond to
am (i.e. average compressive stress) = 15 MPa applied in steps and held constant
while visual examination is made to check for discernible defects like:
(a) Misalignment of reinforcing plates
(b) Poor bond at laminate/steel Interface
(c) Variation in thickness of elastomer layers
(d) Any surface defects
(e) Low stiffness
Deflection under loads between m=5 MPa and m-15 MPa shall be measured and
recorded for all bearings with sufficient accuracy (± 5 per cent), Variation in
stiffness of any individual bearing from the mean of the measured values for all such
bearings of the lot shall not be larger than 20 per cent (of the mean value).
Tests on specially molded test pieces
i) Test pieces shall be molded by the manufacturer with identical
compound and under identical vulcanizing conditions as used in the manufacture
of the bearings of the acceptance, lot. The process shall be open to inspection by the
Engineer
ii) Test pieces offered for inspection shall be identified by suitable
markings and duly certified by the manufacturer.
iii) The quality characteristics to be tested are listed below. The
specification references in parenthesis shall define the corresponding
specification for lest piece, test method and criterion for acceptance.
Composition (see Note 1 below)
Hardness (Table 2000-1 ,1.1)
Tensile strength (Table 2000-1, 1.2)
Elongation at Break (Table 2000-1, 1.3)
Compression Set (Table 2000-1, 2)
Accelerated Ageing (Table 2000-1, 3)
Adhesion Strength (Clause 2005.1)
Ozone Resistance (see Note 2 below)
Note 1.
For acceptance testing the properties enumerated in Clause 2005.1 and
specific gravity of elastomer of test pieces from test bearing shall be compared with
those for corresponding specially moulded test pieces furnished by the
manufacturer. The following variations shall be deemed maximum acceptable:
 Specific Gravity ± 0.2
Ash-Content ± 0.5 per cent
Hardness (Table 2000-1 ,1.1)
Tensile strength (Table 2000-1, 1.2)
Elongation at Break (Table 2000-1, 1.3)
Compression Set (Table 2000-1. 2)
Accelerated Ageing (Table 2000-1, 3)
Adhesion Strength (Clause 2005.1)
Note 2.
Ozone resistance test can be waived by the Engineer for bearings of CR when
satisfactory results of ozone resistance tests on similar grade of elastomer may be
available from process control records or development test data furnished by the
manufacturer.
Where such process control data are not available or the frequency of testing
not deemed adequate, ozone resistance test shall be mandatory for acceptance of
bearings of CR.
However, such tests may not be insisted for bearings not located under
adverse conditions of exposure and where the test on accelerated ageing could be
considered as adequate.
Process and acceptance control tests for ozone resistance by an independent
testing agency shall be acceptable.
Tests on Complete Bearings or Sections
i) Two bearings shall be selected at random from the lot as test bearings.
These bearings shall be excluded from the lot accepted.
ii) The following tests shall be conducted on test bearings:
Test for determination of shear modulus
Test for determination of elastic modulus
Test for determination of shear modulus (short term loading)
Test for determination of adhesion strength
Test for determination of ultimate compressive strength
The test specifications and acceptance criteria shall conform to those given in
Appendix 2 of IRC:83 (Part II).
Acceptance testing level 2
General Inspection. This shall conform to the provision in Clause 2005.3.3.1
in all respects.
Test on specially moulded test pieces. This shall conform to the provisions
in Clause 2005.3.3.1 in all respects.
Test on complete bearings. Test for determination of shear modulus shall
be conducted using two bearings of the lot selected at random and conforming to
relevant provisions of Clause 2005.3.3.1. These bearings shall however be part of
the lot accepted. The remaining tests stipulated in aforesaid clause shall be carried
out on all bearings selected at random which shall be excluded from the lot
accepted.
Special acceptance inspection: Special acceptance inspection may
comprise the following:
i) Acceptance testing by an independent external agency with
separate or supplemental test facilities provided by it.
ii) Acceptance testing on test pieces prepared from the surface or body of
the test bearings instead of specially moulded lest pieces.
iii) Acceptance tests not covered by these specifications but according to the
specifications laid down by the Engineer.
Special acceptance inspection may be specified under the following conditions
a) Special contract agreement
b) Unsatisfactory evidence of process or acceptance control
Inspection certificate : A lot under inspection shall be accepted by the Inspector
and so certified, when no defect is found with respect to any of the quality
characteristics tested on samples drawn from the lot according to specifications laid
down in Clause 2005.3.3 covering general inspection tests on specially moulded test
pieces and on complete bearings.
In case of any bearing with defect, the lot shall be rejected by the Inspector
and so certified.
In case any bearing is found to be defective with respect to any quality
characteristic, discerned by general inspection tests specified in Clauses 2005.3.3.1
and 2005.3.3.2, tests on specially moulded test pieces and complete bearings as
applicable according to Clauses 2005.3.3.1 and 2005.3.3.2 shall nevertheless be
completed. If the said lot, rejected by general inspection, satisfies the acceptance
criteria in respect of these other tests, the lot and individual bearings found
defective shall be clearly identified in the inspection certificate.
The manufacturer shall obtain. from the inspector, authorized by the
Engineer, immediately on completion of his inspection, an inspection certificate
which shall include the details of a lot or lots accepted/rejected by him and records
of all test measurements.
2005.3.6. Quality control certificate: The manufacturer shall certify for each lot of
bearing under acceptance:
That an adequate system of continuous quality control was operated in his
plant.
Thai the. entire process remained in control during die production of the lot
of bearings under acceptance as verified from the quality control records/charts
which shall be open to inspection of Engineer/ Inspector on demand.
A certified copy of results of process in control testing done on samples of
elastomer used in the production of the lot shall be appended and shall include at
least the following information:
Composition of compound - raw elastomer and ash content, the grade of raw
elastomer used (including name, source, age on shelf), test results of hardness,
tensile strength, elongation at break, compression set, accelerated ageing, etc.
A higher level certification of the process quality control shall be called for at
the sole discretion of the Engineer in special cases e.g. where adequate inspection of
bearings similar to those comprising the lot under inspection produced in the same
plant is not available with the Engineer or in case of any evidence of process or
acceptance control being deemed unsatisfactory. The higher-level certification shall
comprise submittal of a complete quality control report as given in Appendix 3 of
IRC:83 (Part II) supplementing the quality control certificate.
2005.3.7 Acceptance: The manufacturer shall furnish the following to Engineer for
the acceptance judgment:
1. Quality control certificate as laid down in Clause 2005.3.6.
2. Inspection certificate as laid down in Clause 2005.3.5.
The manufacturer shall furnish any supplementary information on the
system of quality control and/or process and acceptance control testing as may be
deemed necessary by the Engineer.
In case of any evidence of process or acceptance control testing being
deemed unsatisfactory by him. Engineer at his sole discretion may call for a special
acceptance of the lot according to specifications laid down by him, without any
prejudice to his right to reject the lot. The entire cost of such supplementary
inspection shall be borne by the manufacturer.
The Engineer shall be the sole authority for acceptance of a lot on scrutiny of
the certificates along with any supplementary evidence and complete satisfaction
therewith.
In case of rejection of a lot, the Engineer shall reserve the right to call for
special acceptance inspection for the succeeding lots offered for inspection,
according to the specifications laid down by him. The entire cost of such tightened
inspection shall be borne by the manufacturer.
2005.4. Certification and Marking
Bearings shall be transported to bridge site after final acceptance by
Engineer and shall be accompanied by an authenticated copy of the certificate to
that effect.
An information card giving the following details for the bearings, duly
certified by the manufacturer shall also be appended:
Name of manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Elastomer grade used
Bearing dimensions
Production batch no.
Acceptance lot no.
 Date of testing
Specific bridge location, if any
Explanation of markings used on the bearing
All bearings shall have suitable index markings identifying the information.
The markings shall be made in indelible ink or flexible paint and if practicable
should be visible after installation. The top of the bearing and direction of
installation shall be indicated.
2005.5. Storage and Handling
Each elastomeric bearing shall be clearly labeled or marked. The bearing
shall be wrapped in a cover. They shall be packed in timber crates with suitable
arrangement to prevent movement and to protect comers and edges.
Care shall be taken to avoid mechanical damage, contamination with oil,
grease and dirt, undue exposure to sunlight and weather to the bearings during
transport and handling prior to and during installation.
2005.6. Installation
Installation of multiple bearings one behind the other on a single line of
support shall be of identical dimensions.
Bearings must be placed between true horizontal surfaces (maximum
tolerance 0.2 per cent perpendicular to the load) and at true plan position of their
control lines marked on receiving surfaces (maximum tolerance ± 3 mm).
Concrete surfaces shall be free from local irregularities (maximum tolerance
± 1 mm in height).
Design shall be checked for the actual inclination in seating if larger
inaccuracies than those specified are permitted.
For cast-in-place concrete construction of superstructure, where bearings
are installed prior to its concreting, the forms around the bearings shall be soft
enough for easy removal. Forms shall also fit the bearings snugly and prevent any
leakage of mortar grout. Any mortar contaminating the bearings during concreting
shall be completely removed before setting.
For precast concrete or steel superstructure elements, fixing of bearing to
them may be done by application of epoxy resin adhesive to interface, after specified
surface preparation. The specifications for adhesive material, workmanship and
control shall be approved by the Engineer. Care shall be taken to guard against
faulty application and consequent behavior of the adhesive layer as a lubricant. The
bonding by the adhesive shall be deemed effective only as a. device for installation
and shall not be deemed to secure bearings against displacement for the purpose of
design.
As a measure of ample safety against accidental displacement, the bearings
shall be placed in a recess as shown in Fig. 9 of IRC:83 (Pan II).
2005.7. Seating of Elastomeric Bearings on a Non-Horizontal Plane
Installation of elastomeric bearings on a Non-Horizontal Plane shall be as
follows:
(i) Elastomeric bearings shall be delivered with MS backing plate fastened to
the bearing from the manufacturer.
(ii) Template of 6 mm M.S. plate and of size same as bearing holding base
plate with matching holes for the anchor screws shall be used. Anchors shall be
fitted to the templates with the anchor screws but with MS washers in place of
elastomer washers. The above template assembly shall be fitted in the formwork at
its proper location and in a vertical plane.
(iii) After casting of the pedestal and removal of the formwork, the template
is to be removed.
A. Installation with face plate and without template in-situ casting
(i) The sub-assembly of elastomeric bearing with the MS backing plate snail
be fitted to the embedded anchors with anchor screws and elastomeric washers
replacing the steel washer.
(ii) A clearance is required between the stainless-steel face of the elastomeric
bearing and that of the vertical face of the face plate with stainless steel top installed
on the projection below the soffit. This shall be achieved by inserting removable
steel sheeting of thickness as per the drawing, during preparation of the form work
before casting of the superstructure.
(iii) The face plate with stainless steel top and pack plate shall be assembled
with the anchors with elastomeric washers and anchor screws. The assembly shall
be fitted in the formwork at its proper location and in a vertical plane. The
removable steel shims shall be removed at an appropriate time after the casting of
the super-structure.
B. Installation with face plate and with template in-situ casting
i) Template of 6 mm MS plate and of size same as face plate with stainless
steel lop and matching holes for the anchor screws shall be used. Anchors shall be
fitted to the templates with the anchor screws but with MS washers in place of
elastomer washers. Separate screws may be used in case of inconvenience of in the
length of original anchor screws. The above template assembly shall be fitted in the
formwork for the super-structure at its proper location and in a vertical plane.
ii) After removal of the superstructure formwork, the template shall be
removed.
iii) The face plate with the required thickness of pack plate shall be loosely
fined to the anchors embedded in the projection below the superstructure, with
elastomer washers and anchor screws.
iv) The sub-assembly of elastomeric bearing with the MS backing plate shall
be fitted to the embedded anchors in the pedestal with anchor screws and
elastomeric washers replacing the steel washer this time.
v) The required clearance between the stainless-steel face of the elastomeric
bearing and that of the vertical face plate installed on the projection below the soffit
shall be checked. After adjustment of the required working clearance the small gap
between the vertical face of the projection below the soffit and the back of the face
plate (with pack plates, if any) shall be grouted with epoxy grout.
The quantity of elastomeric bearings shall be measured in cubic centimeters
of finished dimensions.
The contract unit rate of each type of bearing shall include the cost of
supplying and fixing the bearings in position complete as specified on the drawings
or as decided by the Engineer.
The rate shall also include die cost of samples and their testing when desired
by the Engineer.
Item No. 30 :: Providing weep holes in abutments, returns using 10 cm.
diameter PVC pipe and C.I. grating including cutting, laying
the pipe in required slopes and position as directed etc. complete.

1) General
The weep holes in the masonary / mass cement concrete of abutment and returns
shall be provided of the A.C/P.V.C. 110 mm dia of IS Grade 10 Kgf/ Cm2 pipe. The
pipe shall be fixed of suitable length and in full thickness of the masonary/concrete
work. Necessary i.e. grating shall be provided on back side of abutment and returns
on the inlet of opening of weep holes.
2) Materials :
The P.V.C. pipes of 110 mm diameter of IS Grade 10 Kgf/ Cm2 specified in the
description of this item shall confirm to I.S. 1626-1900. The interior of pipe shall
have a smooth finish, regular surface and regular internal diameters.
3) The tolerance in all dim. Shall be as per I.S. 1926 – Part – I 1980.
4) The grating shall be C.I. 110 mm dia and as per I.R.C. Specification.
5) Workman ship :
The weep holes shall be provided at 1 MT. C/C and shall be placed in staggered.
After laying weep holes, it shall be clear of earth and other materials from its
complete length.
6] Mode of measurement and payment ::
The measurement of this item shall be taken on 1-No. of Weep holes
supplied on site and fixed as directed with required slope
Item No. 31 :: Providing and casting in situ controlled cement concrete M-
300 for T- beam deck slab work in super structure including centering
shuttering scaffolding , curing , ramming , vibrating , finishing launching or
shifting complete.

The item shall be carried out in Design Mix

Concrete M-300 mix for R.C.C. SLAB
as per Design and as per detailed specification of
Item No. [18] above including shutterign, scaffolding, laying, vibrating
curing and finishing for all height with all lead and lift
Item No. 32:: Providing and laying in position deformed bar reinforcement
( TMT ) of grade Fe - 500D including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing (a) Deck slab (b) Main girder & cross girder

The item shall be carried out in (a) Deck slab (b) Main girder & cross
girder as per detailed specification of
Item No. [19] above including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing for the R.C.C. works
Item No. 33:: Providing and Laying of a Strip seal Expansion joint complete to
maximum horizontal movement up to 70 mm complete as per drawing and
standard specifications to be installed by the manufacturer / supplier or their
authorised reoresentative ensuring compliance to the manufacturer's
instruction for installation.

1. Expansion joint shall be constructed according to the details shown on the

drawings. The position of all bolts cast and holes drilled in plates shall be
accurately determined from templates.

2. Steel plates, angles, or other structural sections provided in the expansion

joints shall conform to the relevant IS specification and shall be accurately
shaped to the section of concrete deck and shall be hot-dip galvanised after
fabrication. Positive methods shall be employed in placing the assemblies, to
keep them in correct position during the placing of concrete. Care shall be
taken to avoid impairement of the clearance in any manner. The material
used for filling expansion joint shall be bitumen impregnated felt, elastomeric
or any other suitable material as specified on the drawings. Impregnated fet
shall conform to the requirement of IS : 1838 & shall be got approved from
the Engineer-in-charge. The joint filler shall consist of large pieces and
Assembly of small pieces to make up the required size shall be avoided.

3. The expansion joints shall be measured in running metres.

4. The rate shall include the cost of all material, labour, equipment and
other incidental charges for fixing the joints complete in all respects as
shown on the drawings.

Item No. 34 :: Providing and casting in situ design mix concrete M. 30 mix for
average 75mm.thick RCC wearing coat laid as directed including taping,
vibrating, curing, finishing and filling in joints with bitumen etc. complete.

The item shall be carried out in Design Mix

Concrete M-250 mix for 75mm thick Wearing coat laid as
directed including tamping, vibrating,finishing, curing and
filling in the joints with bitumen with all lead and lift as per detailed
specification of Item No. [18] above with all lead and lift
Item No. 35 :: Providing and Casting R.C.C. Crash Barrier at the edges of the
road, approaches to bridge structure and medians, constructed with M400
grade Controlled Cement Concrete with TMT reinforcement confirming to
IRC:21 and dowel bars 25 mm dia, 450 mm long at expansio joint filled with
pre moulded asphalt filler board, keyed to the structure on which it is built
and installed asper design given in the enclosure to MOST circular No. RW/
NH- 33022/ 1 / 94- DO III dated 24 June 1994 as per dimension in the
approved drawing and at locations directed by the Engineer, all as directed.

The R.C.C. Crash Barrier shall be carried out in Controlled C.C.

M-40 as per design and as per MORTH Specification
Item No. 809 as per following

809. CONCRETE CRASH BARRIER

809.1. General
809.1.1. This work shall consist of construction, provision and installation of
concrete crash barrier at the edges of the road and median at locations and of
dimensions as shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
809.1.2. Concrete barrier shall generally be located on approaches to bridge
structures, at locations where the embankment height is more than 3 metres and at
horizontal curves.
809.2. Materials
809.2.1. All materials shall conform to Section 1000-Materials for Structures as
applicable, and relevant Clauses in Section 1600 shall govern the steel reinforcement.
The concrete barriers shall be constructed either by the “cast-in-place with fixed forms”
method or the “extrusion or slip form” method or a combination thereof at the
Contractor’s option with the approval of the Engineer. Where “extrusion or slip form”
method is adopted, full details of the method and literature shall be furnished.
809.2.2. Concrete barriers shall be constructed with M : 20 grade concrete and
with High Yield Strength deformed reinforcement conforming to IRC: 21.
 809.2.3. An expansion joint with pre-moulded asphalt filler board shall be
provided at the junction of crash barrier on structure and crash barrier on the fill. The
crash barrier on the fill shall be constructed in pieces of length not exceeding 20 m,
with, pre-moulded asphalt filler board joints.
809.3. Construction Operations
809.3.1. The location of crash barrier shall be strictly adhered to as shown on
the drawing and as directed by the Engineer. Concrete crash barriers shall present a
smooth, uniform appearance in their final position, conforming to the horizontal and
vertical lines shown on the plans or as ordered by the Engineer and shall be free of
lumps, sags or other irregularities. The top and exposed faces of the barriers shall
conform to the specified tolerances, as defined in Clause 809.4, when tested with 3 m
straight edge, laid on the surface.
809.3.2. When concrete barriers are to be constructed on recently completed
bridges, the height of the barriers shall be adjusted to compensate for the camber and
dead load deflection of the superstructure. The amount of adjustment shall be
determined by the Engineer and shall be ordered before the concrete is placed. Such
barriers shall be placed after form work has been released and as long after the
superstructure construction as possible without hampering the progress of the work.
809.3.3. Backfilling to the concrete barriers shall be compacted in layers to the
compaction of the surrounding earthwork.
809.4. Tolerance The overall horizontal alignment of rails shall not depart
from the road alignment by more than ± 30 mm, nor deviate in any two successive
lengths from straight by more than 6 mm and the faces shall not vary more than 12
mm from the edge of a 3 m straight edge. Barriers snail be at the specified height as
shown in the plans above the edge of the nearest adjacent carriageway or shoulder,
within a tolerance of ± 30 mm.
809.5. Measurements for Payment
All barriers will be measured by linear metres of completed and accepted length
in place, corresponding end to end along the face of concrete barriers including
approach and departure ends.
809.6. Rate
 The Contract unit rate shall include full compensation for furnishing all labour,
materials, tools, equipment and incidental costs necessary for doing all the work
involved in constructing the concrete barrier complete in place in all respects as per
these Specifications.
Unit Rate for payment of this item shall be per 1-Cum. basis of complete
item
Item No. 36 :: Providing G.I. 100mm dia water spouts inlcuding necessary
iron gratings as per drawings.

1. Material for the water spout shall be as mentioned in the item and shall be got
approved from the Engineer-in-charge.
2. Water spout shall be 100 mm. internal dia. G.I. pipe shall be provided at the entry
and shall be fixed in the recess so as to be flush with the road surface. The quality
and size of the grating shall be got approved from the Engineer-in-charge. The water
spouts shall project at-least 10 cm. outside the conctete and shall be rigidly fixed in
it. The grating and C.I. pipe shall be painted with two coats of anticorrosive black
bitumen paint.
3. Measurement shall be per number of water spout fixed.
4. Unit rate includes cost of all materials, labour and tools to complete the work.
Item No. 37 :: Providing and casting in situ design mix concrete M. 30 mix for
RCC approach slab including formwork, curing, finishing etc. complete.

The item shall be carried out in Design Mix

Concrete M-250 mix for RCC approach slab as
directed including formwork, vibrating, finishing, curing and
with all lead and lift as per detailed specification of Item No. [18] above
with all lead and lift
Item No. 38 :: Providing and filling in foundations with ordinery cement
concrete M-15 mix and providing necessary vertical pin headers including
formworks laying, vibrating, ramming and curing etc. complete (A) Below
Approach Slab

The item shall be carried out in Ordinary Cement

Concrete M-150 mix as per detailed specification of
Item No. [16] above including providing
shuttering, scaffolding, laying, vibrating,ramming curing and finishing
but without V-Grooves
with all lead and lift
Item No. 39 :: Providing and fixing marble slab including engraving and painting
complete (A) Size 75 cm x 60cm x 4 cm

1. Marble slab of 75 x 60 x 4 cm size shall be white and of approved quality and

shall be of size 75 x 60 x 4 cm. or as mentioned in the item. Lettering shall be done by
V-shape engraving and shall be fiiled with black paint of approved quality, letting shall
be done as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. The Marble plate shall be fixed in neat
cement at a place as directed by the Engineer-in- charge. Cement shall confirm to
relevant IS Specification.
2. Measurement shall be per number of marble plate fixed.
3. Unit rates includes cost of all material labour and tools to complete the work.
Item No. 40:: Providing and laying in position ISI Mark TMT bar Fe-500D bar
reinforcement including cutting , bending , hooking and laying complete as
per detailed drawings for the following. (A) Raised kerb (B) R.C.C. approach
slab (C ) Wearing coat

The item shall be carried out in (A) Raised kerb (B) R.C.C. approach slab
(C ) Wearing coat as per detailed specification of
Item No. [19] above including cutting, bending, hooking, tying etc.
complete as per detailed drawing for the R.C.C. works
Item No. 41 :: Type-A "W" Metal Beam Crash Barrier Providing and Erecting a
"W" metal beam crash barrier comprising of 3 mm thick Galvanised
corrugated sheet metal beam rail 70 cm above Road/Ground level ,fixed on
ISMC series channel vertical post 150 x 75 x 5mm spaced 2 m centre to centre
and 1.80 m high,1.10 m below ground/Road level,all steel parts and fitments
to be Galvanised by hot deep process,all fittings to conform to IS : 1367 and IS
:1364, metal beam rail to be fixed on the vertical post with a spacer of channel
section 150 x 75 x 5mm , 330 mm long complete as per clause 810 of MORTH
specification etc comp.

General
This work shall consist of furnishing and erection of metal beam crash barrier of
dimensions and at locations as shown on the drawing (s) or as directed by the Engineer.
Metal beam crash barrier shall generally be located on approaches to bridge
structures, at locations where the embankment height is more than 3 metres and at
horizontal curves.
Materials
Metal beam rail shall be corrugated sheet steel beams of the class, type, section and
thickness indicated on the plans. Railing posts shall be made of steel of the section, weight
and length as shown on the plans. All complete steel rail elements, terminal sections, posts,
bolts, nuts, hardware and other steel fittings shall be galvanised. All elements of the railing
shall be free from abrasions, rough or sharp edges and shall not be kinked, twisted or bent.
Steel beam elements and terminal sections shall be galvanised (zinc coated,
0.55 kg per square metre,’ minimum single spot) unless otherwise specified. The
galvanising on all other steel parts shall conform to the relevant IS Specifications. All fittings
(bolts, nuts, washers) shall conform to the IS : 1367 and IS : 1364. All galvanizing shall be
done after fabrication.
Concrete for bedding and anchor assembly shall conform to Section 1700 of. these
Specifications.
Construction Operations
The line and grade of railing shall be true to that shown on the plans. The railing
shall be carefully adjusted prior to fixing in place, to ensure proper matching at abutting
joints and correct alignment and camber throughout their length. Holes for field
connections shall be drilled with the railing in place in the structure at proper grade and
alignment.
Unless otherwise specified on the drawing, railing steel posts shall be given one
shop coat of paint (primer) and three coats of paint on structural steel after erection, if the
sections are not galvanised. Any pan of assembly below ground shall be painted with three
coats of red lead paint.
Splices and end connections shall be of the type and designs specified or shown
on the plans and shall be of such strength as to develop full design strength of the rail
elements.
Installation of Posts
Holes shall be dug or drilled to the depth indicated on the plans or posts may be
driven by approved methods and equipment, provided these are erected in proper position
and are free from distortion and burring or any other damage.
All post holes that are dug or drilled shall be of such size as will permit proper
setting of the-posts and allow sufficient room for backfilling and tapping.
Holes shall be backfilled with selected earth or stable materials in layers not
exceeding 100 mm thickness and each layer shall be thoroughly tamped and rammed. When
backfilling and tamping arc completed, the posts or anchors shall be held securely in place.
Post holes that are drilled in rock and holes for anchor posts shall be backfilled with
concrete.
Posts for metal beam guardrails on bridges shall be bolted to the structure as
detailed on the plans. The anchor bolts shall be set to proper location and elevation with
templates and carefully checked.
Erection
All guardrail anchors shall be set and attachments made and placed as indicated on
the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
All bolts or clips used for fastening the guardrail or fittings to the posts shall be
drawn up tightly. Each bolt shall have sufficient length to extend at least 6 mm through and
beyond, the full nut, except where such extensions might interfere with or endanger traffic
in which case the bolts shall be cut off flush with the nut.
All railings shall be erected, drawn and adjusted so that the longitudinal tension will
be uniform throughout the entire length of the rail.
 Tolerance
The posts shall be vertical with a tolerance not exceeding 6 mm in a length of 3
metre. The railing barrier shall be erected true to line and grade.
Measurements for Payment
Metal beam railing barriers will be measured by linear metre of completed length as
per plans and accepted in place. Terminals/ anchors of various types shall be paid for by
numbers.
No measurement for payment shall be made for projections or anchors beyond the
end posts except as noted above. Furnishing and placing anchor bolts and/or devices for
guard rail posts on bridges shall be considered incidental to the construction and the
costs thereof shall be included in the price for other items of construction.
No measurement for payment will be made for excavation or backfilling performed
in connection with this construction.
Rate
The Contract unit rate shall include full compensation for furnishing of labour,
materials, tools, equipments and incidental costs necessary for doing all the work involved
in constructing the metal beam railing barrier complete in place in all respects as per these
Specifications.

The unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-Rmt. basis of complete
item
Item No. 42 :: Providing and laying 200mm thick dry stone pitching in one
layer with filling interstices by same material on consolidated base including
preparing the surface with Pointing in C.M. 1:3 etc. complete as directed by
Engineer-in-Charge.

1.0. Materials:
The cement mortar shall conform to M-11. Stone shall conform to M-16.
2.0. Workmanship
2.1. Dressing of stones:
Stone used for un coursed rubble masonry work shall be hammer dressed on the
sides, and beds in which such a way as to close with the adjacent stone in the
masonry work as strongly as possible. The face stones shall be dressed in such a
manner as to give a specified pattern such as polygonal facing etc. The face of the
stones shall be so dressed that bushing on the exposed face shall not project by
more than 40 mm. from the general wall surface and on the face to be plastered, it
shall not project by more than 19 mm., not shall have depressions more than 10
mm. from the average wall surface.
2.2. Laying:
All the stone shall be sufficiently wetted before laying to prevent absorption of
water from mortar. The wall shall be built true to plumb (of true to required batter
when so specified). All connected walls in a structure shall be raised up informally
and regularly. However if for any specific reason, one part of masonry is required to
be left behind the wall shall be racked back at an angle not steeper than 45. Vertical
toothed joints in masonry shall not be allowed. The work shall be carried out
regularly and masonry of any day wall not be raised by more than 1 meter in height.
2.3. The stone shall be laid in an uncoarsed fashion, or random facing etc.
However the masonry is required to be brought to level at various stages viz. plinth
level window still level, roof level and any other level specifically shown in the
drawings. This may be done first by adjusting the laying of stone to one level and
then by providing leveling coarse of cement concrete 1:6:12 (1 cement: sand : 12
graded stone aggregate 20 mm. nominal size) or as otherwise specified.
2.4. Proper bonding shall be achieved by closely filling in adjacent stones as well
as by using bond stones or through stones as described herein below. Face stones
shall extend back sufficiently, and bond well with the masonry. The stone shall be
carefully set so as to break joints and avoid formation of vertical joints. The depth of
stone from the face of wall inwards shall not be less than weight or breadth at the
face. The hearing or interior filling of the wall shall consist of rubble stones which
may be of nay shape. Neither the face stone nor the hea ring stone shall be so small
to pass through circular ring of 150 mm. internal diameter in any direction nor shall
any of them shall have minimum thickness 100 mm.
2.5. Ail stone shall be carefully laid, hammered down by a wooden mallet into
position and solidly embedded in mortar, chips and spawns of stone may be used
wherever necessary to avoid thick mortar bends or joints at the same time ensuring
that no hollow space is left any where in the masonry. The chips used shall not be
more than 20% by volume of masonry. The hearting shall be laid nearly level with
face stones except that at about one meter intervals vertical bond stone or plumes
projecting about 150 to 200 mm. shall be firmly embedded to from vertical
bounding in masonry.
2.6. Bond stone:
Bond stones or through stones running right across the thickness of the wall shall be
provided in wall up to 600 mm. thick. In thicker walls two stones overlapping each
other by at least 150 mm. shall be provided across the thickness of the wall to form
bond stones. There shall be at least one bond stone for every 0.5 sq. mt of wall
surface. The bond stone shall be marked by a distinguishing letter during
construction for subsequent verification and shall be laid staggered in sub sequent
layers.
2.7. Quoins:
The quoins or corners stones shall be selected stone neatly dressed with hammer
and/or chisel to form the required corner angle and laid header and stretcher
alternatively, The bed top surface of quoins shall be chiseled dressed to give
horizontal joints. The quoins shall have a uniform chisel draft of at least 25 mm.
width at four edges of each exposed face, all the edges of the same face being in one
plane. No quoins stone shall be smaller than 0.025 cum. in volume.
2.8. Jamb Stones:
The jamb stone shall be made with stone specified for quoins, that the stone
provided on the jambs shall have their length equal to thickness of wall up to 600
mrn. and a line of headers shall be provided for walls thicker than 600 mm. as
specified for bond.
2.9. Joints:
All the joints shall be completely filled with mortar and width shall not exceed 25
mm. when plastering of pointing is not required to be done, the joints shall be struck
flush and finished simultaneously while laying the stone. Otherwise the joints shall
be racked to a minimum depth of 20 mm. by a racking tools, during progress of
laying while the mortar is still green.
2.10. Scaffolding:
Single or double scaffolding shall be used. The scaffolding shall be strong and sound.
The holes left in masonry for supporting scaffolding shall be filled and made good
before plastering.
2.11. Curing:
Green work shall be protected from rains by covering the same. Masonry shall be
kept constantly moist on all the faces for a period of at least 7 days. The top of
masonry shall be flooded at close of the day.
3.0. Mode of measurements and payment
3.1. All work shall be measured on the basis of finished dimensions and
measured net except where otherwise specified. Only specified dimensions shall be
allowed. Anything extra shall be ignored. The masonry work in foundation and
plinth shall be measured under this item. No deduction shall be made, not extra
payment made for the following:
(a) Ends of joints, beams, spots, girders, rafters, purloins, trusses, corbles, etc.
each up to 500 sq . cm. in section.
(b) Opening each up to 0.1 sq.m.
(c) Wall plates and bed plates, bearing of chhaja and like up to 10 cm. depth
(bearing of floor and roof slabs shall be deducted from masonry).
(d) Drain holes and recesses for cement concrete blocks to embed hold fasts for
doors windows.
(e) Building in the masonry iron fixtures pipes up to 300 mm. dia. hole fasts of
doors and windows.
(f) Forming theses in masonry up to section of 350 sq.cm.
3.2. The rate shall be for a unit of one Square meter.
Item No. 43 :: Providing panel wall for dry stone pitching in uncourased
rubble masonary with had stone of approved quality in cement. mortar 1.5
including curing etc, complete.

1.0. Materials:
The cement mortar shall conform to M-11. Stone shall conform to M-16.
2.0. Workmanship
2.1. Dressing of stones:
Stone used for un coursed rubble masonry work shall be hammer dressed on the
sides, and beds in which such a way as to close with the adjacent stone in the
masonry work as strongly as possible. The face stones shall be dressed in such a
manner as to give a specified pattern such as polygonal facing etc. The face of the
stones shall be so dressed that bushing on the exposed face shall not project by
more than 40 mm. from the general wall surface and on the face to be plastered, it
shall not project by more than 19 mm., not shall have depressions more than 10
mm. from the average wall surface.
2.2. Laying:
All the stone shall be sufficiently wetted before laying to prevent absorption of
water from mortar. The wall shall be built true to plumb (of true to required batter
when so specified). All connected walls in a structure shall be raised up informally
and regularly. However if for any specific reason, one part of masonry is required to
be left behind the wall shall be racked back at an angle not steeper than 45. Vertical
toothed joints in masonry shall not be allowed. The work shall be carried out
regularly and masonry of any day wall not be raised by more than 1 meter in height.
2.3. The stone shall be laid in an uncoarsed fashion, or random facing etc.
However the masonry is required to be brought to level at various stages viz. plinth
level window still level, roof level and any other level specifically shown in the
drawings. This may be done first by adjusting the laying of stone to one level and
then by providing leveling coarse of cement concrete 1:6:12 (1 cement: sand : 12
graded stone aggregate 20 mm. nominal size) or as otherwise specified.
2.4. Proper bonding shall be achieved by closely filling in adjacent stones as well
as by using bond stones or through stones as described herein below. Face stones
shall extend back sufficiently, and bond well with the masonry. The stone shall be
carefully set so as to break joints and avoid formation of vertical joints. The depth of
stone from the face of wall inwards shall not be less than weight or breadth at the
face. The hearing or interior filling of the wall shall consist of rubble stones which
may be of nay shape. Neither the face stone nor the hea ring stone shall be so small
to pass through circular ring of 150 mm. internal diameter in any direction nor shall
any of them shall have minimum thickness 100 mm.
2.5. Ail stone shall be carefully laid, hammered down by a wooden mallet into
position and solidly embedded in mortar, chips and spawns of stone may be used
wherever necessary to avoid thick mortar bends or joints at the same time ensuring
that no hollow space is left any where in the masonry. The chips used shall not be
more than 20% by volume of masonry. The hearting shall be laid nearly level with
face stones except that at about one meter intervals vertical bond stone or plumes
projecting about 150 to 200 mm. shall be firmly embedded to from vertical
bounding in masonry.
2.6. Bond stone:
Bond stones or through stones running right across the thickness of the wall shall be
provided in wall up to 600 mm. thick. In thicker walls two stones overlapping each
other by at least 150 mm. shall be provided across the thickness of the wall to form
bond stones. There shall be at least one bond stone for every 0.5 sq. mt of wall
surface. The bond stone shall be marked by a distinguishing letter during
construction for subsequent verification and shall be laid staggered in sub sequent
layers.
2.7. Quoins:
The quoins or corners stones shall be selected stone neatly dressed with hammer
and/or chisel to form the required corner angle and laid header and stretcher
alternatively, The bed top surface of quoins shall be chiseled dressed to give
horizontal joints. The quoins shall have a uniform chisel draft of at least 25 mm.
width at four edges of each exposed face, all the edges of the same face being in one
plane. No quoins stone shall be smaller than 0.025 cum. in volume.
2.8. Jamb Stones:
The jamb stone shall be made with stone specified for quoins, that the stone
provided on the jambs shall have their length equal to thickness of wall up to 600
mrn. and a line of headers shall be provided for walls thicker than 600 mm. as
specified for bond.
2.9. Joints:
All the joints shall be completely filled with mortar and width shall not exceed 25
mm. when plastering of pointing is not required to be done, the joints shall be struck
flush and finished simultaneously while laying the stone. Otherwise the joints shall
be racked to a minimum depth of 20 mm. by a racking tools, during progress of
laying while the mortar is still green.
2.10. Scaffolding:
Single or double scaffolding shall be used. The scaffolding shall be strong and sound.
The holes left in masonry for supporting scaffolding shall be filled and made good
before plastering.
2.11. Curing:
Green work shall be protected from rains by covering the same. Masonry shall be
kept constantly moist on all the faces for a period of at least 7 days. The top of
masonry shall be flooded at close of the day.
3.0. Mode of measurements and payment
3.1. All work shall be measured on the basis of finished dimensions and
measured net except where otherwise specified. Only specified dimensions shall be
allowed. Anything extra shall be ignored. The masonry work in foundation and
plinth shall be measured under this item. No deduction shall be made, not extra
payment made for the following:
(a) Ends of joints, beams, spots, girders, rafters, purloins, trusses, corbles, etc.
each up to 500 sq . cm. in section.
(b) Opening each up to 0.1 sq.m.
(c) Wall plates and bed plates, bearing of chhaja and like up to 10 cm. depth
(bearing of floor and roof slabs shall be deducted from masonry).
(d) Drain holes and recesses for cement concrete blocks to embed hold fasts for
doors windows.
(e) Building in the masonry iron fixtures pipes up to 300 mm. dia. hole fasts of
doors and windows.
(f) Forming theses in masonry up to section of 350 sq.cm.
3.2. The rate shall be for a unit of one Cubic meter.
Item No. 44 :: Providing and laying Bituminous Grout 75 mm thick compacted
in ONE layer with asphalt VG-30 grade at the rate of 1.99% by weight of total
mix with tack coat at 4.0 Kg/10 Sqmt. On existing Metal surface and
2.50kg/10sqmt on existing Bitumen Surface using B.T. chips of required
gradation including cleaning & heating the aggregate and asphalt by
continuous batching of Batch Mix Plant & spreading the same by sencer
paver finisher & consolidation with vibratory road roller including providing
all materials, equipments, tools, plants, fire wood, kerosene, oil and labor
charges etc. comp. (using by contractors own machineries)

The work shall be carried out using Drum mix Plant and
spreading the same with Paver Finisher and consolidation
with vibratory road roller.

The work shall be carried out in ONE Layers of 75mm using VG-30
Grade Asphalt for Tack coat at a rate of 4.00 Kg./10- Sqm. on Existing
Bitumen surface and for mixing at a rate of 19.90 Kg./M.T. with all lead and
lift

Scope :-
The work shall consist of construction in a ONE course of compacted crushed aggregates
premixed with a bituminous binder, to serve as base / binder course, laid immediately after
mixing on a base prepared previously in accordance with the requirement of these
specifications and in conformity with the lines, grades and cross sections shown on the
drawing or as directed by the Engineer.
Materials :-
Bitumen :-
The Bitumen shall be paving bitumen of viscocity grade (VG-30) complying with Indian
Standard Specification for Paving Bitumen" IS : 73.
504.2.2 Coarse Aggregate :-
The coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed material retained on the 2.36mm sieve. They
shall be clean, hard, durable of cubical shape, free from dust and soft or friable matter,
organic or other deleterious matter. Where the contractor's selected source of aggregates
have poor affinity for bitumen, as a condition for the approval of that source, the bitumen
shall be treated with approved anti-stripping agents as per the manufacturer's
recommendations, without additional payment. Before approval of the source the aggregate
shall be tested for stripping.
The aggregates shall satisfy the physical requirements set forth in Table 500-3 as under.
Table 500.3 Physical, Requirements for Coarse Aggregates for Bituminous Macadam.
Property Test Specification
Cleanliness Grain Size Analysis Max. 5% passing
0.075mm sieve
Particle shape Flakiness and Elongation Index Max. 30%
(Combined)
Strength Los Angeles Abrasion Value Max. 40%
Aggregate Impact Value Max. 30%
Durability Soundness Max 12%
Sodium Sulphate
Magnesium Sulphate Max. 18%
Water Absorption Water Absorption Max. 2%
Stripping Coating and stripping of Bitumen Minimum retained coating
Aggregate Mixtures 95%
Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength Minimum 80%
Notes :-
[1] IS : 2386, Part-1 [2] IS : 2386 Part-1 [the elongation test to be done only on non
flaky aggregate in the sample]
[3] IS : 2386 Part-4 [4] IS : 2386 Part-5 [5] IS : 2386 Part-3
[6] IS : 6241 [7] The Water sensitivity test is only to be carried out if the minimum
retained coating in the stripping test is less than 95%
*** Aggregate may satisfy requirements of either of these two tests.
504.2.3. Fine Aggregates :- Fine Aggregates shall consist of crushed or passing
2.36mm sieve and retained on 75 micron sieve. They shall be clean hard, durable, dry and
free from dust, and soft or friable matter, organic or other deleterious matter.
504.2.4 Aggregate grading and binder content :-
The Combined aggregate grading for the mixture shall fall within the limits of grading
requirement and content of bitumen shall be at the rate of 19.90 Kg./M.T. i.e. 1.99% by
weight of total mix.
504.2.5 Proportioning of Material :-
The aggregates shall be proportioned and blended to produce a uniform mixture complying
with the requirements of following Table. The binder content shall be within a tolerance of
+ 0.3% by weight of total mixture when individual specimens are taken for quality control
tests in accordance with the provisions of Section 900.
Table – Composition of Bituminous Course
Nominal Aggregate 25mm
Size
 layer thickness 75mm (One Layers)
IS : Sieve (MM) Cumulative % by weight of total Aggregate
passing
Coarse Aggregate Key Aggregate
40mm 100 -
26.50mm 40-75 -
22.4mm - 100
13.20mm 0-20 40-75
5.60mm - 0-20
2.80mm 0-5 0-5
Bitumen content @ by weight of 1.99
total Mixture
Bitumen Viscocity Grade (VG-10)
504.3 Construction Operations :-
504.3.1 Weather and seasonal limitations :-
Laying shall be suspended while free standing water is present on the surface to be
covered or during rain, fog and dust storms. After rain the bituminous surface, prime or tack
coat, shall be blow off with a high pressure air jet to remove excess moisture or the surface
left to dry before laying shall start, laying bituminous mixtures shall not be carried out
when the air temperature at the surface on which it is to be laid is below 10 0 C or when the
wind speed at any temperature exceeds 40 K.M./H at 2 Mt. height unless specifically
approved by the Engineer.
504.3.2. Preparation of the base :-
The base on which bituminous course is to be laid shall be prepared shaped and
compacted to the required profile in accordance with MORTH Clause-501.8 and 902.3 as
appropriate and a prime coat, shall be applied in accordance with MORTH Clause-502
where specified or as directed by the Engineer.
504.8. Preparation of Surface :-
504.8.1 Scope :-
This work shall consist of preparing an existing granular or black topped surface
bituminous course. The work shall be performed on such widths and lengths as shown on
the drawings or as instructed by the Engineer. The existing Surface shall be firm and clean
and treated with prime or tack coat as shown on the drawings as otherwise stated in the
contract.
503. Tack Coat :-
The tack coat shall be applied at 4.0 Kg./10-Sqm. on existing bitumenous
surface.
503.1. Scope :-
This work shall consist of the applicant of a single coat of bitumen (VG-30) to an
existing bituminous road surface preparatory to the superimposition of a bituminous mix,
when specified in the contract or instructed by the engineer.
503.2 Material :-
503.2.1 Binder :-
The binder used for tack coat shall be bitumen (VG-30) complying with IS : 73 or as
directed by the Engineer.
503.3 Weather and Seasonal Limitations :-
Bituminous material shall not be applied to a wet surface or during a dust storm or
when the weather is foggy, rainy or windy or when the temperature in the shade is less then
100C.
503.4. Construction :-
503.4.1 Equipment :-
The tack coat distributor shall be a self propelled or towed bitumen pressure
sprayer equipped for spraying the material uniformly at a specified rate, hand spraying of
small areas, inaccessible to the distributor it narrow strips, shall be sprayed with a pressure
hand sprayer of as directed by the Engineer.
503.4.2. Preparation of base :-
The surface on which the tack coat is to be applied shall be clean and free from dust,
dirt and any extraneous material and other wise prepared in accordance with the
requirements of MORTH Clause – 501.8 & 513 as appropriate. Immediately before the
application of the tack coat the surface shall be swept clean with a mechanical broom and
high-pressure air jet or by other means as directed by the Engineer.
503.4.3 Application of Tack Coat :-
The application of tack coat shall be at 4.0 Kg./10-Sqm. on existing bitumenous
surface or as directed by the engineer and shall be applied uniformly.
The method of application of the tack coat will depend on the type of equipment to
be used size of nozzels, pressure at the spray bar, and speed of forward movement. The
contractor shall demonstrate at a spraying trial that the equipment and method to be used
is capable of producing a uniform spay, within the tolerances specified.
504.3.4. Preparation and transportation of the Mixture :-
501.3 Mixing :-
 Premixed bituminous materials, shall be prepared in a Drum Mix Plant of adequate
capacity and bituminous Mix shall be prepared in a Drum Mix plant of adequate capacity
and capable of yielding a mix of proper and uniform quality with thoroughly coating
aggregates. Appropriate mixing temperatures can be found in 500.5 of these specifications,
the difference in temperature between the binder and aggregate should at no time exceed
140 C. In order to ensure uniform quality of the mix and belief writing of aggregates, the
Continuous Batch Mix Plant shall be calibrated from time to time.
If a Drum mixing plant is to be used for mixing the bituminous mix, the Contractor
Must demonstrate by laboratory analysis that the cold feed combined grading is within the
grading limits specified for the bituminous bound material. In the case of a designed job
mix. The bitumen and filter content shall be derived using this combined grading. Further
details shall be available in the Manual for Construction and Supervision of Bituminous
Works.
501.4. Transporting :-
Bituminous materials shall be transported in clean insulated vehicles, and unless
other wise agreed by the Engineer, shall be covered while in transit or awaiting tipping,
Subject to the approval of an Engineer, a thin coating of diesel or lubricating oil may be
applied to the interior of the vehicle to prevent sticking and to facilitate discharge of the
material.
504.3.5. Spreading :-
Except in areas where a mechanical Sensor Sensor Paver FinisherFinishercannot
access, bituminous materials shall be spread, leveled and tamped by an approved self
propelled paving machine. As soon as possible after arrival at site, the materials shall be
supplied continuously to the Sensor Sensor Paver FinisherFinisherand laid without delay.
The rate of delivery of material to the Sensor Sensor Paver FinisherFinishershall be
regulated to enable the Sensor Sensor Paver FinisherFinisherto operate continuously. The
travel rate of as paver, and its method of operations shall be adjusted to ensure an even and
uniform flow of bituminous materials across the screed, free from dragging, tearing and
segregation of the material. in areas with restricted space where a mechanical Sensor
Sensor Paver FinisherFinishercannot be used, the material shall be spread, raked and
leveled with suitable by hand tools by experienced staff and compacted to the satisfactions
of the Engineer.
 The minimum thickness of material laid in each Sensor Sensor Paver
FinisherFinisherpass shall be in accordance with the minimum values given in the relevant
parts of these specifications. When laying binder course or wearing course approaching an
expansion joint of a structure, machine laying shall stop 300mm short of the joint. The
remainder of the pavement upto the joint and the corresponding area beyond it, shall be
laid by hand, and the joint or joint cavity shall be kept clear of surfacing material.
Bituminous material with temperature greater than 145 0 C shall not be laid or
deposited on bridge desk water proofing systems, unless precautions against heat damage
have been approved by the Engineer.
Hand placing of pre mixed bituminous materials shall only be permitted in the
following circumstances.
[i] For laying regulating course of irregular shape and varying thickness.
[ii] In confined spaces where it is impracticable for a Sensor Sensor Paver
FinisherFinisherto operate.
[iii] For foot Ways.
[iv] At the approaches to expansion joints at bridge viaducts or other structures.
[v] For laying mastic asphalt in accordance with clause 515 as below.
[vi] For filling of path holes.
[vii] Where directed by the Engineer.
Manual spreading of pre-mixed wearing course material or the addition of such
material by hand spreading to the paved area, for adjustment of level shall only be
permitted in the following circumstances.
[1] At the edge of the layers of material and at gullies and manholes.
[2] At he approaches to expansion joints at bridges, viaducts or other structures.
[3] As directed by the Engineer.
Table 500.5 Manufacturing and Rolling Temperatures
Penetration Bitumen Aggregate Mixed Rolling Laying
Mixing Mixing Material [C] [C]
[C] [C] [C]
35 106-170 160-175 170 100 130
Maximum Maximum Maximum
65 150-165 150-170 165 90 125
Maximum Maximum Maximum
90 140-160 140-165 155 80 115
 Maximum Maximum Maximum

501.6 Compaction :-
Bituminous materials shall be laid and compacted in layers which enable the
specified thickness, surface level, regularity requirements and compaction to the achived.
Compaction of bituminous materials shall commence as soon as possible after
laying. Compaction shall be substantially completed before the temperature falls below the
minimum rolling temperatures stated in the relevant part of these Specification. Rolling of
the longitudinal joints shall be done immediately behind the paving operation.
After this rolling shall commence at the edges and progress towards the center
longitudinally except that on super elevated and unidirectional compared portion, it shall
progress from the lower to the upper edge parallel to the center line of the pavement.
Rolling shall continue until all roller marks have been removed from the surface. All
deficiencies in the surface after laying shall be made good by the attendants behind the
Sensor Sensor Paver FinisherFinisherbefore initial rolling its commenced. The initial or
breakdown rolling shall be done with 8-10 tonnes dead weight smooth wheeled roller. The
immediate rolling shall be done with vibratory roller. The finish rolling shall be done with 6
to 8 tonnes smooth wheeled tandem rollers.
Where compaction is to be determined by density of the requirements to prove the
performance of rollers shall apply in order to demonstrate that the specified density can be
achieved. In such cases the contractor shall nominate the plant and the method by which he
intends to achieve the specified level of compaction and finish at temperatures above the
minimum specified rolling temperature. Laying trials shall then demonstrate the
acceptability of the plant and method used.
Bituminous materials shall be rolled in a longitudinal direction with the driven rolls
nearest the paver. The rollers shall first compact material adjacent to joints and then work
from the lower to the upper side of the layer, overlapping on successive passes by at least
one-third of the width of the rear roller in the case of a pneumatic tyred roller, at least
nominal width of 300mm.
In Portions with super elevated and un-directional camber, after the edge has been
roller, the roller shall progress from the lower to the upper edge.
Roller should move at a speed of not more than 5 K.M. / H. The roller shall not be
permitted to stand on pavement which has not been fully compacted and necessary
precautions shall be taken to prevent dropping of oil, grease, petrol of other foreign matter
on the pavement either when the rollers are operating or standing. The wheels of rollers
shall be kept moist with water and the spray system provided with the machine shall be in
good working order, to prevent the mixture from adhering to the wheels. Only sufficient
moisture to prevent adhesion between the wheels of rollers and the mixture should be
used. Surplus water shall not be allowed to stand on the partially compacted pavement.
501.7. Joints :-
Where longitudinal joints are made in pre-mixed bituminous materials, the
materials shall be fully compacted and the joint made flush in one of the following ways,
only method [iii] shall be used for transverse joints.
[1] By beating the joints with an approved joint heater when the adjacent width is being
laid but without cutting back or coating with binder. The heater shall raise the temperature
of the full depth of material to within the specified range of minimum rolling temperature
and maximum temperature at any stage for the material for a width not less than 75mm.
The contractor shall have equipment available for use in the event of a heater break down
to form joints by method [iii].
[2] By using two or more pavers operating in eacheion, where this is practicable, and in
sufficient proximity for adjacent widths tube fully compacted by continuous rolling.
[3] By cutting back the exposed joint for a distance equal to the specified layer
thickness, to a vertical face discarding all loosened material and coating the vertical face
completely with 60/70 penetration grade hot bitumen or cold applied bitumen or polymer
modified adhesive bitumen tape with a minimum thickness of 2mm before the adjacent
width is laid.
All joints shall be offset at least 300mm from parallel joints in the layer beneath or
as directed and in a layout approved by the Engineer. Joints in the wearing course shall
coincide with either the lane edge or the lane marking which every is appropriate.
Longitudinal joints shall not be situated in wheel track zones.
Rolling shall be continued until the specified density is achieved or where no density
is specified, until there is not further movement under the roller. The required frequency of
testing is defined in MORTH clause -903.
Surface Finish and Quality Control :
The surface finish of the completed construction shall conform to the requirements
of Clause-902 of MORT&H Specification. All materials and workmanship shall comply with
the provisions set out in Section-900 of MORT&H Specification.
Arrangements for Traffic :
During the period of construction, arrangements for traffic shall be made in accordance
with the provisions of Clause-112 of MORT&H Specifications.
Measurement for Payment :-
The payment shall be made on the tonnage basis of the weight of mix aggregates and
bitumen. For this purpose, the contractor shall have to install a weigh-bridge of suitable
capacity for the purpose of weighing dumpers at suitable place at his cost as directed.
Weight of empty dumpers and weight of loaded dumper will be recorded in bound and
numbered register on plant site.
Department will be free to get some loaded dumpers test checked at other weigh
bridge. Weigh bridge will be periodically got calibrated and verified from weight and
measure authorities.
For the purpose of application of tack coat, if the theoretical area as per sanctioned
estimate for basis of tonne differs with the actual area of work done in the field then the
reduction in or addition to payment shall have to be effected to the contractor on pro-rate
basis depending upon the area reduced or exceeded respectively.
Weight of mix materials will be done in presence of responsible person, not less
than the rank of Supervisor of Department and the measurements shall be recorded by the
Deputy Executive Engineer or Assistant Engineer or Additional Assistant Engineer, if so
authorized. Record of each dumper will be mentioned separately in bond and numbered
register which will be maintained by the Department representatives and signed by the
contractor. Proper gate pass system shall be established for the vehicle coming to the plant
site and going from the site. The location of K.M. hectometer and meter in which individual
dumpers are unloaded shall be recorded carefully.
Rate for premixed bituminous materials :-
The unit rate for premixed bituminous material shall be payment in full for carrying out the
required operation including full compensation for, but not limited to :
1. Making arrangements for traffic to clause-112 except for initial treatment to verge,
shoulders and construction of diversions.
2. Preparation of the surface to revive the materials.
3. Providing all materials to be incorporated in the work including arrangement for
stock yards. All royalties, fees rents where necessary and all leads and lifts.
4. Mixing transporting, laying and compacting the mix as specified.
5. All labour, tools equipment, plant including installation of hot mix plant, power
supply units and all machinery incidental to complete the work to these
specification.
6. Carrying out the work in part widths of the road where directed.
7. Carrying out all tests for control of quality, and
8. The rate shall cover the provision of bitumen at the rate specified in the contract.
9. The rate for premixed material are to include for all wastage in cutting of joints etc.
10. The rates are to include for all necessary testing mix design transporting and testing
of samples, and cores. If there is not a project specific laboratory, the contractor
must arrange to carry out all necessary testing at an outside laboratory approved by
the Engineer, and all costs incurred are deemed to be included in the rate quoted for
the material.
11. The cost of all plant and laying trials as specified to prove the mixing and laying
methods is deemed, to be included in the contractor's rates for the materials.
12. Unit rate for payment of this item shall be per 1-M.T. basis of complete item

Item No. 45 :: Providing and laying 50 mm thick (Compacted) Bituminous

Macadam in single layer on the existing B.T. surface using stone chips as per
gradation and using bitumen for tack coat at 2.5 Kg/10 Sqmt. on Bitumen surface
and 34 Kg. i.e. 3.40% (VG-30) grade per 1 M.T. of mix by using stone chips as per
MOSRT&H specification, including heating asphalt and aggregates by Batch Mix
Plant and spreading the same by sencer paver finisher including consolidation with
vibrato roller and providing, operating plant machineries, equipment, tools, plants,
oil fire wood, kerosene and all labor charges etc. complete (using contractor's own
Batch mix plant and machineries)

The work shall be carried out using Drum mix Plant and
spreading the same with Paver Finisher and
consolidation with vibratory road roller.
The work shall be carried out in compacted 50mm thickness in ONE layer with use of
Asphalt VG-30 for Tack coat at a Rate of 2.50Kg./10-Sqm. on existing B.T. Surface and
for mixing at a rate of 34.00 Kg./M.T. The consolidation shall be carried out as per
MORTH specification with Vibratory road roller

504. BITUMINOUS MACADAM

504.1. Scope
This work shall consist of construction in a SINGLE course having 50mm thickness
or in multiple courses of compacted crushed aggregates premixed with a bituminous binder
on a previously prepared base to the requirements of these Specifications. Bituminous
macadam is more open graded than the dense graded bituminous materials described in
Clauses 507, 508 and 509.
504.2. Materials
504.2.1. Bitumen: The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of Penetration Grade
complying with Indian Standard Specifications for “Paving Bitumen” IS:73, and of the
Viscocity Grade -30 as indicated in Table 500-4.
504.2.2. Coarse aggregates: The coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed rock,
crushed gravel or other hard material retained on the 2.36 mm sieve. They shall be clean,
hard, durable, of cubical shape, free from dust and soft or friable matter, organic or other
deleterious matter. Where the Contractor’s selected source of aggregates have poor affinity
for bitumen, as a condition for the approval of that source, the bitumen shall be treated with
approved anti-stripping agents, as per the manufacturer’s recommendations, without
additional payment. Before approval of the source, the aggregates shall be tested for
stripping.
The aggregates shall satisfy the physical requirements set forth in Table 500-3.
Where crushed gravel is proposed for use as aggregate, not less than 90% by weight
of the crushed material retained on the 4.75 mm sieve shall have at least two fractured
faces.
504.2.3. Fine aggregates: Fine aggregates shall consist of crushed or naturally
occurring material, or a combination of the two, passing 2.36 mm sieve and retained on 75
micron sieve. They shall be clean, hard, durable, dry and free from dust, and soft or friable
matter, organic or other deleterious matter.
TABLE 500-3. PHYSICAL REQIREMENTS FOR COARSE
AGGREGATES FOR BITUMINOUS MACADAM
Property Test Specification
Cleanliness Grain size analysis1 Max 5% passing 0.075mm
sieve
Particle shape Flakiness and Elongation Index Max 30%
(Combined)2
Strength* Los Angeles Abrasion Value3 Max 40%
Aggregate Impact Value3 Max 30%
Durability Soundness:4
Sodium Sulphate Max 12%
Magnesium Sulphate Max 18%
Water Absorption Water absorption5 Max 2%
Stripping Coaling and Stripping of Bitumen Minimum retained coating 95%
Aggregate Mixtures6
7
Water Sensitivity Retained Tensile Strength Min80%
Notes : 1. IS : 2386 Part 1 4. IS : 2386 Part 5
2. IS : 2386 Part 1 5. IS : 2386 Part 3
(the elongation test to be done only on non-flaky aggregates in the sample)
3. IS: 2386 Part 4* 6. IS: 6241
7. The water sensitivity test is only required if the minimum retained coating in the
stripping test is less than 95%.
* Aggregate may satisfy requirements of either of these two tests.
504.2.4. Aggregate grading and binder content: When tested in accordance with
IS: 2386 Part 1 (wet sieving method), the combined aggregate grading for the particular
mixture shall fall within the limits shown in Table 500-4 for the grading specified in the
Contract. The type and quantity of bitumen, and appropriate thickness, are also indicated
for each mixture type.
504.2.5. Proportioning of material: The aggregates shall be proportioned and
blended to produce a uniform mixture complying with the requirements of Table 500-4.
The binder content shall be within a tolerance of ± 0.3 per cent by weight of total mixture
when individual specimens are taken for quality control tests in accordance with the
provisions of Section 900.
504.3. Construction Operations
504.3.1. Weather and seasonal limitations: The provisions of Clause 501.5.1 shall
apply.
TABLE 500-4. COMPOSITION OF BITUMINOUS MACADAM
Mix designation Nominal Grading 2
aggregate size Layer 19mm
 thickness 50-75 mm
IS Sieve (mm) Cumulative % by weight of total aggregate passing
45 /37.5 0

26.5 100
19 90-100
13.2 56-88
4.75 16-36
2.36 4-19
0.3 2-10
0.075 0-8
Bitumen content, % by 3.40%
1
weight of total mixture
Bitumen Viscocity VG-30
grade
504.3.2. Preparation of the base: The base on which bituminous macadam is to
be laid shall be prepared, shaped and compacted to the required profile in accordance with
Clauses 501.8 and 902.3 as appropriate, and a prime coat, shall be applied in accordance
with Clause 502 where specified, or as directed by the Engineer.
504.3.3. Tack coat : A tack coat in accordance with Clause 503 shall be applied as
required by the Contract documents, or as directed by the Engineer.
504.3.4. Preparation and transportation of the mixture: The provisions of
Clauses 501.3 and 501.4 shall apply.
504.3.5. Spreading: The provisions of Clauses 501.5.3 shall apply. attached here
with.
TABLE 500-5. MANUFACTURING AND ROLLING TEMPERATURES
Bitumen Bitumen Aggregate Mixed Material Rolling (0C) Laying (0C)
Penetration Mixing (0C) Mixing (0C) (0C)
35 160-170 160-175 170 Maximum 100 Minimum 130 Minimum
65 150-165 150-170 165 Maximum 90 Minimum 125 Minimum
90 140-160 140-165 155 Maximum 80 Minimum 115 Minimum
504.3.6. Rolling: Compaction shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions
of Clauses 501.6 and 501.7.
Rolling shall be continued until the specified density is achieved, or where no
density is specified, until there is no further movement under the roller. The required
frequency of testing is defined in Clause 903.
MORTH SPECIFICATION 501.6. FOR Compaction
Bituminous materials shall be laid and compacted in layers which enable the
specified thickness, surface level regularity requirements and compaction to be achieved.
 Compaction of bituminous materials shall commence as soon as possible after
laying. Compaction shall be substantially completed before the temperature falls below the
minimum rolling temperatures stated in the relevant part of these Specifications. Rolling of
the longitudinal joints shall be done immediately behind the paving operation. After this,
rolling shall commence at the edges and progress towards the centre longitudinally except
that on super elevated and unidirectional cambered portions, it shall progress from the
lower to the upper edge parallel to the centre line of the pavement. Rolling shall continue
until all roller marks have been removed from the surface. All deficiencies in the surface
after laying shall be made good by the attendants behind the paver, before initial rolling is
commenced. The initial or breakdown rolling shall be done with 8-10 tonnes dead weight
smooth-wheeled rollers. The intermediate rolling shall be done with 8-10 tonnes dead
weight or vibratory roller or with a pneumatic tyred roller of 12 to 15 tonnes weight having
nine wheels, with a tyre pressure of at least 5.6 kg/sq.cm. The finish rolling shall be done
with 6 to 8 tonnes smooth wheeled tandem rollers.
Where compaction is to be determined by density of cores the requirements to
prove the performance of rollers shall apply in order to demonstrate that the specified
density can be achieved. In such cases the Contractor shall nominate the plant, and the
method by which he intends to achieve the specified level of compaction and finish at
temperatures above the minimum specified rolling temperature. Laying trials shall then
demonstrate the acceptability of the plant and method used.
Bituminous materials shall be rolled in a longitudinal direction, with the driven rolls
nearest the paver. The roller shall first compact material adjacent to joints and then work
from the lower to the upper side of the layer, overlapping on successive passes by at least
one-third of the width of the real roll or, in the case of a pneumatic-tyred roller, at least the
nominal width of 300mm
In portions with super-elevated and uni-directional camber, after the edge has been
rolled, the roller shall progress from the lower to the upper edge.
Rollers should move at a speed of not more than 5 km per hour. The roller shall not
be permitted to stand on pavement which has not been fully compacted, and necessary
precautions shall be taken to prevent dropping of oil, grease, petrol or other foreign matter
on the pavement either when the rollers are operating or standing. The wheels of rollers
shall be kept moist with water, and the spray system provided with the machine shall be in
good working order, to prevent the mixture from adhering to the wheels. Only sufficient
moisture to prevent adhesion between the wheels of rollers and the mixture should be
used. Surplus water shall not be allowed to stand on the partially compacted pavement
501.7. Joints
Where longitudinal joints are made in pre-mixed bituminous materials, the
materials shall be fully compacted and the joint made flush in one of the following ways;
only method (iii) shall be used for transverse joints:
(i) by beating the joints with an approved joint heater when the adjacent width
is being laid, but without cutting back or coating with binder. The heater
shall raise the temperature of the full depth of material, to within the
specified range of minimum rolling temperature and maximum temperature
at any stage for the material, for a width not less than 75 mm. The
Contractor shall have equipment available, for use in the event of a heater
breakdown, to form joints by method (iii);
(ii) by using two or more pavers operating in echelon, where this is practicable,
and in sufficient proximity for adjacent widths to be fully compacted by
continuous rolling;
(iii) by cutting back the exposed joint, for a distance equal to the specified layer
thickness, to a vertical face, discarding all loosened material and coating the
vertical face completely with 80/100 penetration grade hot bitumen, or
cold-applied bitumen, or polymer modified adhesive bitumen tape with a
minimum thickness of 2 mm, before the adjacent width is laid.
All joints shall be offset at least 300 mm from parallel joints in the layer beneath or
as directed, and in a layout approved by the Engineer. Joints in the wearing course shall
coincide with either the lane edge or the lane marking, which ever is appropriate.
Longitudinal joints shall not be situated in wheel track zones.
504.4. Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work
The surface finish of the completed construction shall conform to the requirements
of Clause 902. For control of the quality of materials supplied and the works carried out, the
relevant provisions of Section 900 shall apply.
504.6. Arrangements for Traffic
During the period of construction, arrangements for traffic shall be made in
accordance with the provisions of Clause 112.
501.5.3. Spreading: Except in areas whre a mechanical Sensor Paver Finisher can not
access, bituminous materials shall be spread, leveled and tamped by an approved self
propelled paving machine. As soon as possible after arrival at site, the materils shall be
supplied continously to the Sensor Paver Finisherand laid without delay.
The rate of delivery of material to the Sensor Paver Finishershall be regulated to
enable the Sensor Paver Finisherto operate continuously. The travel rate of the paver, and
its mehtod of operations, shall be adjusted to ensure an even and uniform flow of
bituminous material across the screen, free from dragging, tearing and segregation of the
material. In areas with restricted space where a mechanical Sensor Paver Finishercannot be
used, the material shall be spread, raked and leveled with suitable hand tools by
expericenced staff, and compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
The minimum thickness of material laid in each Sensor Paver Finisherpass shall be in
accordance with the minimum values given in the relevant parts of these specifications.
When laying binder course of wearing course approaching an expansion joint of a structure,
machine laying shall stop 300mm thort of the joint. The reminder of the pavement up to the
joint, and the correceponding area beyond it, shall be laid by hand, and the joint or joint
cavity shall be kept clear or surfcaint material.
Bituminous material, with temprature greater than 145 o C, shall not be laid or
deposited on bridge deck wtarproofing systems, unless precautions against heat damage
have been approved by the Engineer.
Hand placing of pre-mixed bituminous materilas shall only be permitted in the
following circumstance:
(i) For laying regulating courses of irregular shape and varying thickness.
(ii) In confined spaces whrre it is impracticable for a Sensor Paver Finisherto operate.
(iii) For footways.
(iv) At the approaches to expansion joints at bridges, viaducts or other structures.
(v) For laying mastic asphalt in accordance with Clause 515.
(vi) For filing of potholes.
(i) Where directed by the Engineer.
Manual spreaidng of pre-mixed wearing course material or the addition of such material
by hand spreading to the paved area, for adjustment of level, shall only be permitted in the
folloing circumstances:
(i) At the edges of the layers of material and at gullies and manholes.
(ii) At the approaches to expansion joints at bridges, viaducts or other structures.
(iii) As directed by the Engineer.
 504.7. Measurement for Payment
Bituminous macadam shall be measured as finished work in cubic metres or by
weight in metric tonnes, where used as regulating course, or square metres at the specified
thickness as indicated in the Contract or shown on the drawings, or as otherwise directed
by the Engineer.
504.8. Rate
The contract unit rate for bituminous macadam shall be payment in full for carrying
out the required operations as specified. The rate shall include for, all components listed in
Clause 501.8.8.2. (i) to (xi).
The unit rate for payment of this item shall be per 1-M.T. basis of
complete item
Item No. 46 :: Providing and laying 25mm thick S.D.B.C. using stone chips dust as
per gradation and using bitumen at rate of 50.00 Kg / M.T. with stone chips as per
M.O.R&TH specification, including heating the asphalt (VG-30 Grade) and aggregates
by Continuous Batch Mix Plant and spreading the same by senser paver finisher
including consolidation with Vibrator Roller and providing, operating plant
machineries, equipment, tools, plants, oil, fire wood, kerosene and all labor charges
etc. complete (using contractor's own Batch mix plant and machineries)

The work shall be carried out using DRUM mix Plant and
spreading the same with Paver Finisher and
consolidation with vibratory road roller

The work shall be carried out in 25mm thickness (compacted) with use of V.G.
-30- grade bulk bitumen not less than 50.00 Kg./M.T. with all lead and lift.

SEMI-DENSE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE

501.1 Scope
This clause specifies the construction of Semi Dense Bituminous Concrete, for
use in wearing / binder and profile corrective courses. This work shall consist of
construction in a single or multiple layers of semi dense bituminous concrete on
a previously prepared bituminous bound surface. A single layer shall be 25 mm
in thickness.
Materials
501.2.1. Bitumen: The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of viscosity grade VG-30
complying with Indian Standard Specifications for “Paving Bitumen” IS: 73,
and of the penetration indicated in Table 500-15, for semi dense bituminous
 concrete, or this bitumen as modified by one of the methods specified in
Clause 521, or as otherwise specified in the Contract. Guidance on the
selection of an appropriate grade of bitumen in given in The Manual for
Construction and Supervision of Bituminous Works.
Viscosity Grade (VG) Bitumen Specification as per IS 73 : 2006

Characteristics VG - 10 VG-20 VG-30 VG-40

Absolute Viscosity 60C, poises, min 800 1600 2400 3200
Kinematics Viscosity 135C CSI, min 250 300 350 400
Flash point, C, min 220 220 220 220
Solubility in trichloroethylene, % min 99.0 99.0 99.0 99.0
Penetration at 25C 80-100 60-80 50-70 40-60
Softening point, C min 40 45 47 50
Test on residue from thin film oven test / RTFOT:
(A) Viscosity ration at 60C, max 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
(B) Ductility at 25C, cm, min after thin film over test 75 50 40 25
504.2.2. Coarse aggregates: The coarse aggregates shall be generally as specified in
Clause 507.2.2, except that the aggregates shall satisfy the physical
requirements of Table 500-14.
504.2.3. Fine aggregates: The fine aggregates shall be all as specified in Clause
507.2.3.
508.2.4. Filler: Filler shall be generally as specified in Clause 507.2.4. Where the
aggregates fail to meet the requirements of the water sensitivity test in
Table 500-14 then 2 per cent by total weight of aggregate, of hydrated lime
shall be added without additional cost.
Aggregate grading and binder content : When tested in accordance with IS:
2386 Part-I (Wet sieving method), the combined grading of the coarse and fine
aggregates and added filler shall fall within the limits shown in Table 500-15 for
gradings 1 or 2 specified in the Contract.
509.3. Mixture Design
508.3.1. Requirement for the mixture: Apart from conformity with the grading and
quality requirements for individual ingredients the mixture shall meet the
requirements set out in Table 500-16.
TABLE 500-14. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COARSE AGGREGATE FOR

SEMI DENSE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT LAYERS

Property Test Specification

 Max 5% passing 0.75 mm
Cleanliness (dust) Grain size analysis1
sieve
Flakiness and elongation
Particle shape Max 30%
Index (combined)2
Los Angeles Abrasion
Max 35%
Strength* Value3
Max 27%
Aggregate Impact value4
Polishing Polished stone Value5 Min 55
Soundness6
Durability Sodium Sulphate Max 12%
Magnesium Sulphate Max 18%
7
Water absorption Water absorption Max 2%

Coating and stripping of

Stripping bitumen aggregate Minimum retained coating
mixtures9 95%
Water
Retained tensile strength8 Min 80%
sensitivity**
Notes:

1. IS:2386 Part 1 6. IS: 2386 Part 5

2. IS:2386 Part 1 7. IS: 2386 Part 3

(the elongation test may be done only on non-flaky aggregates in the samples)

3. IS: 2386 Part 4* 8. AASHTO T 283**

4. IS: 2386 Part 4* 9. IS: 6241

5. BS: 812 Part 114

* Aggregate may satisfy requirements of either of these two tests

** The water sensitivity test is only required if the minimum retained coating in the
stripping test is less than 95%.

The requirement for minimum per cent voids in mineral aggregate (VMA) are set out in
Table 500-12.
4.2. Binder content: The binder content shall be optimised to achieve the
requirements of the mixture set out in Table 500-16 and the traffic volume
as specified in the Contract. The Marshall method for determining the
 optimum binder content shall be adopted as described in the Asphalt
Institute Manual MS-2, replacing the aggregates retained on the 26.5 mm
sieve and retained on the 22.4 mm sieve, where approved by the Engineer.
TABLE 500-15. COMPOSITION OF SEMI DENSE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE

PAVEMENT LAYERS

Grading 2
Nominal aggregate size 10 mm
Layer Thickness 25 – 30 mm
1
IS Sieve (mm) Cumulative % by weight of total aggregate
passing
45
37.5
26.5
19
13.2 100
9.5 90 - 100
4.75 35 - 51
2.36 24 - 39
1.18 15 - 30
0.6 -
0.3 9-19
0.15 -
0.075 3-8
Bitumen content % by mass of total
mix2
Min 5.0
Bitumen grade (Viscocity) VG-30
Notes:

1. The combined aggregate grading shall not vary from the low limit on one sieve to
the high limit on the adjacent sieve.

2. Determined by the Marshall method.

3. If minium bitumen content is not sufficient to achive the design mix bitumen
content shall be increased without additional compensation
 * Only in exceptional circumstances, VG-10 viscosity grade may be used, as approved
by the Engineer.

TABLE 500-16. REQUIREMENTS FOR SEMI DENSE BITUMINOUS

PAVEMENT LAYERS

Minimum stability (kN at 600C) 8.2

Minimum flow (mm) 2
Maximum flow (mm) 4
75 blows on each of the two faces of the
Compaction level (Number of blows)
specimen
Percent air voids 3-5
Percent voids in mineral aggregate
See Table 500-12
(VMA)
Percent voids filled with bitumen
65 - 78
(VFB)

4.3. Job Mix Formula: The procedure for formulating the job mix formula shall be
generally as specified in Clause 507.3.3 and the results of tests enumerated in
Table 500-16 as obtained by the Contractors.
4.4. Plant Trials – permissible variation in job mix formula:
The requirements for plant trials shall be all as specified in Clause 507.3.4
and permissible limits for variation as shown in Table 500 – 13.
4.5. Laying Trials: The requirements for laying trials shall be all as specified in
Clause 507.3.5.
509.4. Construction Operations
508.4.1. Weather and seasonal limitations: The provisions of Clause 501.5.1 shall
apply.
2.2. Preparation of base: The surface on which the Semi Dense Bituminous
material is to be laid shall be prepared in accordance with Clauses 501 and
902 as appropriate or as directed by Engineer. The surface shall be
thoroughly swept clean by mechanical broom and dust removed by
compressed air. In locations where a mechanical broom cannot access, other
approved methods shall be used as directed by the Engineer.
 508.4.3 Geosynhetics - Where Geosynthetics are specified in the Contract this shall
be in accordance with the requirements stated in Clause 703.

508.4.4 Stress absorbing layer - Where a stress-absorbing layer is specified in the

contract, this shall be applied in accordance with the requirements of Clause
500.22.

 Quality Control Work :

For control of the quality of materials supplied and the works carried out the
relevant provisions of Section 900 shall apply.
 Specifications : The rate shall cover the provision of tack coat at 0.2 kg per square
meter with the provision that the variation in actual quantity of bitumen used will
be assessed and the payment adjusted accordingly.
508.4.6 Mixing and transportation of the mixture - The provisions as
specified in Clauses 500.1.3 and 500.1.4 shall apply.

508.4.7 Spreading - The general provisions of Clauses 501.5.3 and 501.5.4 shall
apply. The spreading shall be carried out with SENSOR PAVER FINISHER.

508.4.8 Rolling - The general provisions of Clauses 500.1.6 and 500.1.7 shall apply,
as modified by the approved laying trials. The compaction process shall be carried out by the
same plant, and using the same method, as approved in the laying trials, which may be varied
only with the express approval of the Engineer in writing.
509.5. Opening to Traffic
The newly laid surface shall not be open to traffic for at least 24 hours after laying
and completion of compaction, without the express approval of the Engineer in writing.
509.6. Surface Finish and Quality Control
The surface finish of the completed construction shall conform to the requirements of
Clause 902. All materials and workmanship shall comply with the provisions set out in
Section 900 of this Specification.
509.7. Arrangement for Traffic
During the period of construction, arrangements for traffic shall be made in
accordance with the provisions of Clause 112.
509.8. Measurement for Payment
The measurement shall be all measures for finished work on weight base in Metric
Tonne.
 509.9. Rate
The contract unit rate shall be as specified in Clause 507.9, except that the
rate shall include the provision of bitumen 5.00 percent, by weight of total mixture.
If minium bitumen content is not sufficient to achive the design mix bitumen
content shall be increased without additional compensation

Item No. 47 :: Dismentaling the existing structure including removing and stacking
the dismentelled materials as and where directed. (B) Rubble Masonry

1.0. Workmanship
1.1. The demolition shall consist of demolition of one or more parts of the Rubble
masonary as specified or shown in the drawings. Demolition implies taking up or
down or breaking up. This shall consist of demolishing whole or part of work
including all relevant items as specified or shown in the drawings.
1.2. The demolition shall always be planned before hand shall be done in reverse
order to the one in which the structure was constructed. This scheme shall be got
approved form the Engineer-in-charge before starting the work. This however will
not absolve the contractor from the responsibility of proper and safe demolition.
1.3. Necessary propping, shoring and under pinning shall be provided for the safety
of the adjoining work or property, which is to be left intact, before dismantling and
demolishing is taken up and the work shall be carried out in such a way that no
damage is caused to the adjoining property.
1.4. Wherever required, temporary enclosures or partitions shall also be provided.
Necessary precautions shall be taken to keep the dust nuisance down as and where
necessary.
1.5. Dismantling shall be commenced in a systematic manner. All materials which
are likely to be damaged by dropping from a height or demolishing roof, masonry
etc. shall be carefully dismantled first. The dismantled articles shall be properly
stacked as directed.
1.6. All materials obtained from demolition shall be the property of Government
unless otherwise specified and shall bee kept in safe custody until handed over to
the Engineer-in-charge.
1.7. Any serviceable materials, obtained during dismantling or demolition shall be
separated out and stacked properly as directed with all lead and lift. All
unserviceable materials, rubbish etc., shall be stacked as directed' by the Engineer-
in-charge.
1.8. On completion of work, the site shall be cleared of all debris rubbish and
cleaned as directed.
2.0. Mode of measurements and payment
2.1. Measurements of all work except hidden work shall be taken before demolition
or dismantling and no allowance for increase in bulk shall be allowed. The
demolition of Rubble Masonary shall be measured under this item. Specification for
deduction for voids, openings etc. shall be on same basis as that employed for
construction of work.
2.2. All work shall be measured in decimal system as fixed in its place subject to the
following limits; unless otherwise stated hereinafter :
2.3. The rate shall include cost of all labour involved and tools used in demolishing
and dismantling including scaffolding. The rate shall also include the charges for
separating out and stacking the serviceable materials properly and disposing the
unserviceable materials with all lead and lift. The rate also includes for temporary
shoring for the safety of the portion not required to be pulled down or of adjoining
property arid providing temporary enclosures or portions where considered
necessary.
2.4. The rate shall be for a unit of one cubic meter.
Item No. 48 :: Road marking with hot applied thermoplastic paints with
reflectorising glass beads on bitumin surface providing and laying a hot applied
thermoplastic compound 2.5 mm thick including reflectorising glass beads @
250gms per sqm area, thickness of 2.5mm is excluding of surface applied glass beds
as per IRC:35-2015. The finished surface to be level, uniform and free from streaks
and holes.zebra patta /bump patta lane/center line/ edge line/cut patta. The white
color marking should provide luminance coefficient on cement road shalll be min
130 mcd/m2/lux and Asphalt road shall be min 100 mcd/m2/lux during the service
life during the day time. The marking should meet the performance criteria for night
time reflectivity, wet reflectivity and skid resistance as mentioned in the section-15
of IRC 35-2015.

803.4.1. General:

(i) The work under this section consists of marking traffic stripes using a thermoplastic
compound meeting the requirements specified herein.

(ii) The thermoplastic compound shall be screened /extruded on to the pavement

surface in a molten state by suitable machine capable of controlled preparation and
laying with surface application of glass beads at a specific rate. Upon cooling to
ambient pavement temperature, it shall produce an adherent pavement marking of
specified thickness and width and capable of resisting deformation by traffic.

(iii) The color of the compound shall be white or yellow (IS color No. 356) as specified in
the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

(iv) Where the compound is to be applied to cement concrete pavement, a scaling

primer is recommended by the manufacturer, shall be applied to the pavement in
advance of placing of the stripes to ensure proper bonding of the compound. On new
concrete surface any laitance and/or curing compound shall be removed before the
markings are applied.

803.4.2. Thermoplastic Material

803.4.2.1. General: The thermoplastic material shall be homogeneously composed of

aggregate, pigment, resins and glass reflectorising beads.
803.4.2.2. Requirements (1) Composition: The pigment, beads, and aggregate
shall be uniformly dispersed in the resin. The material shall be free from all skins, dirt and
foreign objects and shall comply with requirements indicated in Table 800-3.

TABLE 900-3 PROPORTIONS OF CONSTITUENTS OF MARKING MATERIAL

(Percentage by weight)
Component White Yellow
Binder 18.0 min. 18.0 min.
Glass Beads 30-40 30-40
Titanium Dioxide 10.0 Min. -----
Calcium Carbonate and
Inert Fillers 42.0 Max. See
Yellow Pigments ----- Note
Note: Amount of yellow pigment calcium carbonate and inert fillers shall be at the option
of the manufacturer, provided all other requirements of this Specification are met.

(II) Properties: The properties of thermoplastic material, when tested in accordance

with ASTM D36/BS-3262- (Paint 1), shall be as below:

(a) Luminance:

White: Daylight luminance at 45 degries-65 per cent min. as per AASHTO M 249

Yellow: Daylight luminance it 45 degien-45 per cent min. as per AASHTO M 249

(b) Drying time: When applied at a temperature specified by the manufacturer

and to the required thickness, the material shall set to been traffic in not mom than
15 minutes.

(c) Skid resistance: not less than 45 as per BS 6044.

(d) Cracking resistance at low temperature: The material shall show no

cracks on application to concrete blocks.

(e) Softening point: 102.5 + 9.50 C as per AASTM D 36.

(f) Flow resistance: Not more than 25 per cent as per AASHTO M 249.

(g) Yellowness Index (for white thermoplastic paint): not more than 0.12 as
per AASHTO M 249

(III) Storage life: The material shall meet the requirements of these Specifications for a
period of one year. The thermoplastic material must also melt uniformly with no
 evidence of skins or un melted particles for the one year storage period. Any
material not meeting the above requirements "I am replaced by the manufacturer/
supplier/Contractor.

(iv) Reflectorisation: Shall be achieved by incorporation of beads. the grading and

other properties of the bonds shall be as specified in Clause 803.4.3.

(v) Marking: Each container of the thermoplastic material shall be clearly and indelibly
marked with the following information:

1. The name, trade mark or other means of identification of manufacturer, 2. Batch

number, 3. Date of manufacture, 4. Color (white or yellow) & 5. Maximum
application temperature and maximum safe beating temperature.

(vi) Sampling and testing: The thermoplastic material shall be sampled and tested in
accordance with the appropriate ASTM/BS method. The Contractor shall furnish to
the Employer a copy of certified test reports from the manufacturers of the
thermoplastic material showing results of all tests specified herein and shall certify
that the material meets all requirements of this Specification.

803.4.3. Reflectorising glass beads

803.4. 3.1. General: This Specification covers two types of glass beads to be used for the
production of reflectorised pavement markings.

Type I beads -are those which are a constituent of the basic thermoplastic compound vide
Table 800-3 and Type 2 beads are those which are to be sprayed on the surface vide Clause
803.6.3.

803.4.3.2. The glass beads shall be transparent, colour less and free from milkiness, dark
particles and excessive air inclusions.

These shall conform to the requirements spelt out in Clause 803.4.3.3.

803.4.3.3. Specific requirements

A. Gradation: The glass beads shall meet the gradation requirements for the two types
as given in Table 800-4.

TABLE 800-4 GRADATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GLASS BEAD

Per cent retained
Sieve size --------- -------------------------------
 Type I Type 2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.18 mm 0 to 3 -----
850 micron 5 to 20 0 to 5
600 -do- ---- 5 to 20
425 -do- 65 to 95 ------
300 -do- ----- 30 to 75
180 -do- 0 to 10 10 to 30
below 180 micron ----- 0 to 15
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B. Roundness: The glass beads shall have a minimum of 70 per cent true spheres.

C. Reflective index: The glass beads shall have a minimum reflective index of 1.50.

D. Free flowing properties: The glass beads shall be free of hard lumps and clusters
and shall dispense readily under any conditions suitable for paint striping. They
shall pass the free flow-test.

803.4.3.4. Test methods: The specific requirements shall be tested with the following
methods:

(i) Free-flow test: Spread 100 grams of beads evenly in a 100 mm diametre glass dish.
Place the (fish in a 250 nun inside diametre desiccators which is filled within 25 mm
of the top of a desiccator’s plate with sulphuric acid water solution (specific gravity
1. 10). Cover the desiccators and lot it stud for 4 hours at 20 to 29 degree C. Remove
sample from desiccators, transfer beads to a pan and inspect for lumps or clusters.
Then pour beads into a clean, dry glass funnel having a 100 nun stem and 6 nun
orifices, if necessary initiate flow by lightly tapping the funnel. The glass spheres
shall be essentially free of lumps and clusters and shall flow freely through the
funnel.

(ii) The requirements of gradation, roundness and refractive index of glass beads and
the amount of glass beads in the compound shall be tested as per BS 6088 and BS
3262 (Part 1).

(iii) The Contractor shall furnish to the Employer a copy of certified test reports from the
manufacturer of glass beads obtained from a reputed laboratory showing results of
all tests specified herein and shall certify that the material meets all requirements of
this Specification. However if so required these tests may be carried out as directed
by the Engineer.
803.4.4. Application properties of thermoplastic material

803.4.4.1. The thermoplastic material shall readily get screened / extruded at

temperatures specified by the manufacturers for respective method of application to
produce a line of specified thickness which shall be continuous and uniform in shape having
clear and sharp edges.

803.4.4.2. The material upon heating to application temperatures shall not exude fumes,
which are toxic, obnoxious or injurious to persons or property.

803.4.5. Preparation:

(i) The material shall be melted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in a
heater fitted with a mechanical stirrer to give a smooth consistency to the
thermoplastic material to avoid local overheating. The temperature of the mass shall
be within the range specified by the manufacturer, and shall on no account be
allowed to exceed the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer. 7be
molten material should be used as expeditiously as possible and for thermoplastic
material which has natural binders or is otherwise sensitive to prolonged heating,
the material shall not be maintained in a molten condition for more than 4 hours.

(ii) After transfer to the laying equipment, the material shall be maintained within the
temperature range specified by the manufacturer for achieving the desired
consistency for laying.

803.4.6. Properties of finished road marking

(a) The stripe shall not be slippery when wet.

(b) The marking shall not lift from the pavement in freezing weather.

(c) After application and proper drying, the stripe shall show no appreciable
deformation or discoloration under traffic and under road temperatures up to 60
degree centigrade.

(d) The marking shall not deteriorate by contact with sodium chloride, calcium chloride
or oil drippings from traffic.

(e) The stripe or marking shall maintain its original dimensions and position. Cold
ductility of the material shall be such as to permit normal movement with the road
surface without chopping or cracking.
(f) The color of yellow marking shall conform to IS Color No. 356 as given in IS: 164.

803.5. Reflectorised Paint

Reflectorised paint, if used, shall conform to the Specification by the manufacturers and
approved by the Engineer. Reflectorising glass beads for reflectorising paints where used
shall conform to the requirement of Clause 803.4.3.

803.6. Application

803.6.1. Marking shall be done by machine. For locations where painting cannot be done by
machine, approved manual methods shall be used with prior approval of the Engineer. The
Contractor shall maintain control over traffic while painting operations are in progress so
as to cause minimum inconvenience to traffic compatible with protecting the workmen.

803.6.2. The thermoplastic material shall be applied DRUM either by screening or extrusion
process. After transfer to the laying apparatus, the material shall be laid at a temperature
within the range specified by the manufacturer for the particular method of laying being
used. The paint shall be applied using a screed or extrusion machine.

803.6.3. The pavement temperature shall not be less than 10'C during application. All
surfaces to be marked shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt grease, oil and all other
foreign matter before application of the paint.

The material, when formed into traffic stripes, must be readily renewable by placing an
overlay of new material directly over an old line of compatible material. Such new material
shall so bond itself to the old line that no splitting or separation takes place.

Thermoplastic paint shall be applied in intermittent or continuous lines of uniform

thickness of at least 2.5 mm unless specified otherwise. 'Where arrows or letters are to be
provided, thermoplastic compound may be hand-sprayed. In addition to the beads included
in the material, a further quantity of glass beads of Type 2, conforming to the above noted
Specification shall be sprayed uniformly into a mono-layer on to the DRUM paint line in
quick succession of the paint spraying operation. The glass beads shall be applied at the rate
of 250 grams per square metre area.

803.6.4. The minimum thickness specified is exclusive of surface applied glass beads. The
method of thickness measurement shall be in accordance with Appendices B and C of BS -
3262 (Part 3).
803.6.5. The finished lines shall be free from ruggedness on sides and ends and be parallel
to the general alignment of the carriageway. The upper surface of the lines shall be level,
uniform and free from streaks.

803.7. Measurements for Payment

803.7.1. The painted markings shall be measured in sq. metre of actual area marked
(excluding the gaps, if any).

803.7.2. In respect of markings like directional arrows and lettering, etc., the measurement
shall be by numbers.

803.8. Rate

The Contract unit rate for road markings shall be payment in full compensation for
furnishing a labour, materials, tools, equipment, including all incidental costs necessary for
carrying out the work at the site conforming to these Specifications complete as per the
approved drawing(s) or as directed by the Engineer and all other incidental costs necessary
to complete the work to these Specifications.

Unit rate for payement of this item shall be 1-Sqm. basis of complete
Item No. 49 :: Chevron board on curves providing and fioxing chevron sign
boards made out of 3mm alluminium sheet size 45 X 60 cms. Square pre
trated with phospheting process and acid etching; coated with one coat of
epoxy primerand two coats of best quality epoxy paint; reflectorised with
retro sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T. specifications; 2.10 M. long ( 1 No.) stand
post of 50 mm diaMS pipe and frame may fabricated either from iron angle of
35X35X3 mm as required; painted with best quality epoxy coatings in bhlack
in bl;ack and white bends. The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 C.C. block of size
45X45X60 cms. for each leg including excavation, curing etc. complete under
the supervision of engineer in charge HI intesity grade

The High Intensity Chevron sign boards shall be made out of 3mm thick
aluminium sheeting using phospheting process and one coat of epoxy
primer and two coats of best quality epoxy paint. The fixing shall be
done in C.C. 1:2:4 blocks of 45x45x60cms.

1.0 SCOPE :
The work shall consist of providing and fixing in C.C. 1:2:4 (size of
block 45 x 45 x 60 cm.) the road sign boards as per specification as under as
directed by Engineer – in – charge.
2.0 MATERIALS :
The High Intensicty boards shall be made from 3mm. aluminum sheet. The sheet
shall be of good quality approved by Engineer - in - charge. Stand post and frames
should be made of M.S. angle of 50 x 50 x 50 mm size. Epoxy paint and epoxy primer
shall be approved quality and shade as approved by Engineer – in – charge shall be
encapsulated lens type. The board shall be prepared Square sign board having
size 45x60 cms.
3.0 TRAFFIC SHINS HAVING RETRO REFLECTIVE SHEETING :
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :
The retro-reflective sheeting used on the sign shall consist of white or coloured
sheeting having a smooth outer surface which has the property of retroflective over its
entire surface. It shall be weather resistance and show colour fastness. It shall be new and
unused and shall shown no evidence of cracking scaling pitting, blistering, edge lifting or
curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or expansion. A certificate of having tested the
sheeting for these properties in an unprotected outddoor exposure facing the sun for two
years and its having passed these tests shall be obtained form a reputed laboratory by the
manufacture of the sheeting. The reflective sheeting shall be either or Engineering Gracde
material with enclosed lens or of high intensity grade with encapsulated lens/ micro
prismatic type. The type of sheeting to be used would depend upon the type functional
hierchy and importance of the road.
5.0 High Intensity grade sheeting
The sheeting shall be or enclosed lens type consisting of miscroscope lens elements
embedded beneath the surfacde of a smooth transparent, water-proof plastic resulting in a
non exposed lens optical reflecting system. The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with
soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimu conefficient of retro reflection
(determined in accordance with ASTM standard E-810) (As indicated in Table 800 – 2)
Table 800 - 2
ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM CO EFFICIENT OF RETRO REFLECTION FOR
ENGINEERING GRADE SHEETING (CANDAL AS PER LUX PER SQUARE METER)
Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Green Red Blue
angle angle
0.2’ 4’ 70 50 2.5 9.00 14.5 4.00
0.2’ 30 30 22 7.0 3.5 6.0 1.7
0
0.5 -4 30 25 13.5 4.5 7.5 2.0
0.5 0 -30 15 13 4.0 2.2 3.0 0.8
When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90% of the values, of retro-
reflective indicated in Table 800 – 2 at the end of 5 years, the sheeting shall retain at loss
50% of its original retro-reflective.
Message (legends, letters, numerals etc.) and borders shall either be screend printed
or of cut – outs screen printing shall be processed and finished with materials and in a
manner specified by the sheeting manufacturer. Cut outs shall be or materials as specified
by the sheeting manufacturer and shall be bounded with the sheeting in manner specified
by the manufacturer.
For screen printed transparent coloured areas on white sheeting the co efficient of
retro-reflective shall not be less than 50% (fifty) of the value of corresponding colour in
table 800.1 (a), 800.1(b) and 800.2 as applicable. Cut out and borders, wherever used shall
be made out of retro-reflective sheeting (as per clause 801.3.2 of 801.3.3 as applicable)
except those in black which shall be of non – reflective sheeting.
6.0 COLOUR :
Unless otherwise specified, the general colour scheme shall be as stipulated in IS 5
colour or ready mixed paints.
Blue IS Colour No. 166 French Blue.
Red IS Colour No. 537 Single Red.
Green IS Colour No. 284 Indian Green
Orange IS Colour No. 591 Deep Orange.
The colours shall be durable and uniform in acceptable hue when viewed in day
light or under normal headlights at night.
6.0 Adhesives
The sheeting shall either have a pressure sensitive adhesive of the aggressive tack type
requiring no heat, solvent or other preparation for adhesion to a smooth clear surface or a
tack free adhesive activated by heat, applied in a heat vaccum applicator in a manner
recommended by the sheeting manufacture. The sheeting shall be protected by an easily
removable liner(removable by peeling without soking in water or other solvent) and shall
be suitable for the type of materials of the base plate used for the sign. The adhesive shall
form a durable bond to smooth corrosion and weather resistant surface of the base plate
such that it shall not be possible to remove the sheeting form the sign base in one place by
use of sharp instrument. In case of pressure sensitive adhesive sheeting the sheeting shall
be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification. Sheeting with adhesive
requiring use of solvents or other preparations for adhesive shall be applied strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
11.0 Refurnishment
Where existing signs are specified for refurbishment, the sheeting shall have a semi-
rigd aluminium backing pre-coated with aggressive take type pressure sensitive adhesive.
The adhesive shall be suitable for the type of materials used for the sign and should
thoroughly bond with that material.
Alternatively, the aliminium blank shall be recycled to a finished condition and new
sheeting’s put on in an approved manner.
12.0 Fabrication
Surface to be refectorised shall be effectively prepared to received the retro-
reflective sheeting. The aluminium sheeting shall be degreeased eighter by acid or
 hot alkaline etching and all scale/ dust removed to obtain a smooth plain surface
before the application of retro-reflective give sheeting. If the surface is rough,
approved surface primer may be used. After cleaing, metal shall not be handed
except by suitable divide or clean canvas gloves between all cleaning and
preparation operation and application of reflective sheeting primer. There shall no
opportunity for metal to come in contact with grease, oil or other contaminates
perior to the application of retro-reflective sheeting.
12.0.2
Complete sheets or the materials ahll be used on the sign except where it is
unavoidable, at splices, sheeting with pressure sensitive adhesives shall be
overlapped not less than 5mm sheeting with heat activated adhesives may be
spliced with an overlap not less than 5 mm or butted with a gap not exceeding
0.75mm where screen printing with transparent colours is proposed, only butt
joining shall be used. The materials shall cover the sign surface evenly and shall be
free from twists, cracks and folds. Cut outs to produce legends and boarders shall be
bonded with the sheeting in the manner specified by the manufacturer
13.0 WARRANTY AND DURABILITY:
For each lot of sheeting’s procured the contractor shall obtain from the
manufacturer a 7 years warranty for satisfactory field performance including
stipulated retro-reflective of the sheeting of high intensity grade and 5 years
warranty for the Engineering Grade and submit the same to the Engineer. In
addition, a 7 years and five years warranty for satisfactory in field performance of
the finished sign with retro-reflective sheeting of high intensity grade and
engineering grade respectively, inclusive of the screen printing or cut out
letter/legends and their ponding to the retro-reflective sheeting shall be obtained
form the contractor/supplier and passed on the Engineer. The contractors/Supplier
shall also furnish a certification that the signs and materials supplied against the
assigned work meeting all the stiuplated requirements and carry the stiuplated
warranty. All signs shall be dated during fabrication with indelible markings to
indicate the start of warranty. The warranty shall also cover the replacement
obligation by the sheeting manufacturer as well as contractor for
replacement/repair/restoration of the retro-reflective efficiency.
14.0 Installation
14.0.1
Sign posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to hold
these in a proper and permanent position aginst the normal storm wind loads or
displacement by vandalism. Nrmally signs with an area upto 0.9 sqm. Shall be
mounted on a single post and for greater area two or more supports shall be
provided. Sign supports may be of mild steel reinforced concrete or galvanized iron
(G.I.) posts end(s) shall be firmly fised to the ground by means of properly designed
foundation. The work of foundation shall conform to relevant specifications as
specified.
14.0.2
All components of signs and supports other than the reflective portion and G.I. posts
shall be throughly descaled, cleaned, primed, with two coats of epoxy paint. Any part
of mild steel (M.S) ost below bround shall be painted with three coat of red lead
paint.
14.0.3
The signs shall be fixed to the posts by welding in the case of steel posts and by
bolts and washers of suitable size in the case of reinforced concrete or G.I. posts.
After the nuts have been tightened the tails of the bolts shall be furred over with a
hammer to prevent removal.
15.0 MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT
The measurement for standard cautionary, mandatory and information signs shall
be in number of difference types of sign supplied and fixed. Direction and place
identification signs, also shall be measured in numbers of different type of sign
supplied and fixed.
16.0 The contract unit rate shall be payment in full for the cost making the road sign
including all materials, installing it tat the site and incidentals to complete the
work in accordance with the specifications.
17.0 Unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-No. basis

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR SIGN BOARS

1 Warranty certificate for seven years for respective grades of signs from the
sheeting manufacturer should be attached with the bid.
 2. A certificate of authorization from the sheeting manufacturer shall be submitted
with the bid.
3. The responsibility for handling, upkeep and safety of the boards lies with the
contractor until the completion of work and final payment are released.
4. The contract is valid for three months from the date of work order. The
required quantity has to be supplied and fixed as and when intimated by the
Division.
5. The measurement for payment will be done only after fulfilling condition up to
the satisfaction of Executive Engineer. The 100% quantity of supply and fixing will
be checked by Deputy Executive Engineer and at least 10% quantity of supply and
fixing will be checked by the Executive Engineer to ensure quality and
workmanship, before passing for payments.
The contractor will have to ensure how he is going to arrange repair or replacement of
defective boards after intimation from the Division.
Item No. 50 :: Providing and fixing high intensity grade Informatory Sign board
made out of 2 mm alluminium sheet size 80 x 60 cms. Rectangle as per the design
of IRC-67-1977 pre treated with Phosphering process and acid etching , coated with
one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best quality epoxy paint, reflectorised
with retro reflective sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T.specifications: Letters and
numerals should be as per IRC-30-1968-, 3.10 m long (2 Nos) stand post and frame
fabricated from suitable size iron angle of 35 X 35 X 3 mm , 75 x 75 x 6 mm painted
with best quality epoxy coating in black and white bends . The details of symbol or
incription / numerals for each boards shall be as per the instruction of engineer in
charge . The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 C.C. block of size 45 x 45 x 60 cms. for each
leg including excavation , curing etc. complete under the supervision of engineer-in-
charge. (High intensity grade)

Cautionary Warning sign board fof 80x60 cms. shall be

Prepared using 2mm aluminium sheet as per
design and shall be fixed in C.C block of size 45x45x60cms.
with all lead and lift.

A warranty for 7 years for the Retro reflective sheeting frome original
manufacturer & a certified copy of 3 year outdoor exposure test report from third
party test lab for the product offered shall be submitted by contractor. (B) Class -
B Type -4 Retro Reflective sheeting

An amount equivalent to 10% of the Item amount shall be kept in Deposit for 10
years and shall be released on completion of 10 years after certified date of
completion

1.0 SCOPE :The work shall consist of providing and fixing in C.C. 1:2:4
(size of block 45 x 45 x 60 cm.) the road sign boards as per specification as under as
directed by Engineer – in – charge.
2.0 MATERIALS :
The boards shall be made from 2mm. aluminum sheet. The sheet shall be of good
quality approved by Engineer - in - charge. Stand post and frames should be
made of M.S. angel of 35 x 35 x 3 mm & 75 x 75 x 6 mm. size. Epoxy paint and
epoxy primer shall be approved quality and shade as approved by Engineer – in
– charge shall be encapsulated lens type. The board shall be 80x 60 cm
equilateral triangle as per design
3.0 TRAFFIC SHINS HAVING RETRO REFLECTIVE SHEETING :
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :
 The retro-reflective sheeting used on the sign shall consist of white or coloured
sheeting having a smooth outer surface which has the property of retroflective over its
entire surface. It shall be weather resistance and show colour fastness. It shall be new
and unused and shall shown no evidence of cracking scaling pitting, blistering, edge
lifting or curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or expansion. A certificate of having
tested the sheeting for these properties in an unprotected outddoor exposure facing the
sun for two years and its having passed these tests shall be obtained form a reputed
laboratory by the manufacture of the sheeting. The reflective sheeting shall be either or
Engineering Gracde material with enclosed lens or of high intensity grade with
encapsulated lens/ micro prismatic type. The type of sheeting to be used would depend
upon the type functional hierchy and importance of the road.
5.0 High Intensity grade sheeting
The sheeting shall be or enclosed lens type consisting of miscroscope lens elements
embedded beneath the surfacde of a smooth transparent, water-proof plastic resulting in a
non exposed lens optical reflecting system. The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with
soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimu conefficient of retro reflection
(determined in accordance with ASTM standard E-810) (As indicated in Table 800 – 2)
TABLE 800-1. ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM COEFFICIENT OF RETRO-REFLECTION FOR
HIGH INTENSITY GRADE SHEETING (CANDELAS PER LUX PER
SQUARE METRE)
Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Green/ Blue
angle Angle Red
(In degrees) (in degrees)
0.2 -4 250 170 100 45 20
0.2 +30 150 100 60 25 11
0.5 -4 95 62 30 15 7.5
0.5 +30 65 45 25 10 5.0
When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90% of the values, of retro-
reflective indicated in Table 800 – 2 at the end of 5 years, the sheeting shall retain at loss
50% of its original retro-reflective.
Message (legends, letters, numerals etc.) and borders shall either be screend printed
or of cut – outs screen printing shall be processed and finished with materials and in a
manner specified by the sheeting manufacturer. Cut outs shall be or materials as specified
by the sheeting manufacturer and shall be bounded with the sheeting in manner specified
by the manufacturer.
 For screen printed transparent coloured areas on white sheeting the co efficient of
retro-reflective shall not be less than 50% (fifty) of the value of corresponding colour in
table 800.1 (a), 800.1(b) and 800.2 as applicable. Cut out and borders, wherever used shall
be made out of retro-reflective sheeting (as per clause 801.3.2 of 801.3.3 as applicable)
except those in black which shall be of non – reflective sheeting.
6.0 COLOUR :
Unless otherwise specified, the general colour scheme shall be as stipulated in IS
5 colour or ready mixed paints.
Blue IS Colour No. 166 French Blue.
Red IS Colour No. 537 Single Red.
Green IS Colour No. 284 Indian Green
Orange IS Colour No. 591 Deep Orange.
The colours shall be durable and uniform in acceptable hue when viewed in day
light or under normal headlights at night.
7.0 Adhesives
The sheeting shall either have a pressure sensitive adhesive of the aggressive tack type
requiring no heat, solvent or other preparation for adhesion to a smooth clear surface
or a tack free adhesive activated by heat, applied in a heat vaccum applicator in a
manner recommended by the sheeting manufacture. The sheeting shall be protected by
an easily removable liner(removable by peeling without soking in water or other
solvent) and shall be suitable for the type of materials of the base plate used for the
sign. The adhesive shall form a durable bond to smooth corrosion and weather
resistant surface of the base plate such that it shall not be possible to remove the
sheeting form the sign base in one place by use of sharp instrument. In case of pressure
sensitive adhesive sheeting the sheeting shall be applied in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specification. Sheeting with adhesive requiring use of solvents or other
preparations for adhesive shall be applied strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
11.0 Refurbishment
Where existing signs are specified for refurbishment, the sheeting shall have a
semi-rigd aluminium backing pre-coated with aggressive take type pressure sensitive
adhesive. The adhesive shall be suitable for the type of materials used for the sign and
should thoroughly bond with that material.
Alternatively, the aliminium blank shall be recycled to a finished condition and
new sheeting’s put on in an approved manner.
12.0 Fabrication
Surface to be refectorised shall be effectively prepared to received the retro-
reflective sheeting. The aluminium sheeting shall be degreeased eighter by acid
or hot alkaline etching and all scale/ dust removed to obtain a smooth plain
surface before the application of retro-reflective give sheeting. If the surface is
rough, approved surface primer may be used. After cleaing, metal shall not be
handed except by suitable divide or clean canvas gloves between all cleaning
and preparation operation and application of reflective sheeting primer. There
shall no opportunity for metal to come in contact with grease, oil or other
contaminates perior to the application of retro-reflective sheeting.
12.0.2
Complete sheets or the materials ahll be used on the sign except where it is
unavoidable, at splices, sheeting with pressure sensitive adhesives shall be
overlapped not less than 5mm sheeting with heat activated adhesives may be
spliced with an overlap not less than 5 mm or butted with a gap not exceeding
0.75mm where screen printing with transparent colours is proposed, only butt
joining shall be used. The materials shall cover the sign surface evenly and shall
be free from twists, cracks and folds. Cut outs to produce legends and boarders
shall be bonded with the sheeting in the manner specified by the manufacturer
13.0 WARRANTY AND DURABILITY:
For each lot of sheeting’s procured the contractor shall obtain from the
manufacturer a 7 years warranty for satisfactory field performance including
stipulated retro-reflective of the sheeting of high intensity grade and 5 years
warranty for the Engineering Grade and submit the same to the Engineer. In
addition, a 7 years and five years warranty for satisfactory in field performance
of the finished sign with retro-reflective sheeting of high intensity grade and
engineering grade respectively, inclusive of the screen printing or cut out
letter/legends and their ponding to the retro-reflective sheeting shall be
 obtained form the contractor/supplier and passed on the Engineer. The
contractors/Supplier shall also furnish a certification that the signs and
materials supplied against the assigned work meeting all the stiuplated
requirements and carry the stiuplated warranty. All signs shall be dated during
fabrication with indelible markings to indicate the start of warranty. The
warranty shall also cover the replacement obligation by the sheeting
manufacturer as well as contractor for replacement/repair/restoration of the
retro-reflective efficiency.
14.0 Installation
14.0.1
Sign posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to
hold these in a proper and permanent position aginst the normal storm wind
loads or displacement by vandalism. Nrmally signs with an area upto 0.9 sqm.
Shall be mounted on a single post and for greater area two or more supports
shall be provided. Sign supports may be of mild steel reinforced concrete or
galvanized iron (G.I.) posts end(s) shall be firmly fised to the ground by means of
properly designed foundation. The work of foundation shall conform to relevant
specifications as specified.
14.0.2
All components of signs and supports other than the reflective portion and G.I.
posts shall be throughly descaled, cleaned, primed, with two coats of epoxy
paint. Any part of mild steel (M.S) ost below bround shall be painted with three
coat of red lead paint.
14.0.3
The signs shall be fixed to the posts by welding in the case of steel posts and by
bolts and washers of suitable size in the case of reinforced concrete or G.I. posts.
After the nuts have been tightened the tails of the bolts shall be furred over with
a hammer to prevent removal.
16.0 MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT
The measurement for standard cautionary, mandatory and information signs
shall be in number of difference types of sign supplied and fixed. Direction and
 place identification signs, also shall be measured in numbers of different type of
sign supplied and fixed.
16.0 The contract unit rate shall be payment in full for the cost making the road sign
including all materials, installing it tat the site and incidentals to complete the
work in accordance with the specifications.

17.0 Unit rate for payement of this item shall beper 1-No. basis of complete item

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR SIGN BOARS

1 Warranty certificate for seven years for respective grades of signs from the
sheeting manufacturer should be attached with the bid.

2. A certificate of authorization from the sheeting manufacturer shall be submitted

with the bid.

3. The responsibility for handling, upkeep and safety of the boards lies with the
contractor until the completion of work and final payment are released.

4. The contract is valid for three months from the date of work order. The
required quantity has to be supplied and fixed as and when intimated by the
Division.

5. The measurement for payment will be done only after fulfilling condition up to
the satisfaction of Executive Engineer. The 100% quantity of supply and fixing will
be checked by Deputy Executive Engineer and at least 10% quantity of supply and
fixing will be checked by the Executive Engineer to ensure quality and
workmanship, before passing for payments.

6. Payment shall be made on 1-No. basis of complete item.

The contractor will have to ensure how he is going to arrange repair or replacement of
defective boards after intimation from the Division.
Item No. 51 :: Hazard Marker Sign :-Providing and fixing sign boards made
out of 1.5mm aluminium sheet / 3mm ACP (Aluminum composite Panel); size
90x30 cms. rectangular as per design of IRC-67-2012. Pre treated with
phospheting process & acid etching; coated with one coat of epoxy primer
and two coats of best quality epoxy paint ;reflectorised with Micro Prismatic
Grade retro refiectivesheeting of Type-11 as per ASTM D-4956 and latest
M.O.S.T.Specifications; 1.8mtr long stand post of 75 x 75 x 6mm / 65NB
Circular MS Pipe as required and frame fabricated from suitable size iron
angle of 35 x 35 x 3mm; painted with bestquality epoxy coatings in black and
white bends. The details of symbol foreach board shall be as per
theinstruction of engineer in charge. The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC
blockof size 45 x 45 x 60 Cms. for each leg.including excavation, curing
etc.complete under the supervision of engineer in charge. A warranty for 10
years for the Retro reflective sheeting from original manufacturer & a
certified copy of 3 year outdoor exposure test report from third party test lab
for the product offered shall be submitted by contractor. (A) Class-C Type-11
Retro Reflective sheeting

The Hazard Marker sign boards of 90x30cms. size shall be made out of
1.5mm aluminium sheet/3mm thick ACP using phospheting process and
one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best quality epoxy paint. The
fixing shall be done in C.C. 1:2:4 blocks of 45x45x60cms.

1.0 SCOPE :
The work shall consist of providing and fixing in C.C. 1:2:4 (size of
block 45 x 45 x 60 cm.) the road sign boards as per specification as under as
directed by Engineer – in – charge.
2.0 MATERIALS :
The High Intensicty boards shall be made from 3mm. aluminum sheet. The sheet
shall be of good quality approved by Engineer - in - charge. Stand post and frames
should be made of M.S. angle of 50 x 50 x 50 mm size. Epoxy paint and epoxy primer
shall be approved quality and shade as approved by Engineer – in – charge shall be
encapsulated lens type. The board shall be prepared Rectangular sign board
having size 90x60 cms.
3.0 TRAFFIC SHINS HAVING RETRO REFLECTIVE SHEETING :
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :
The retro-reflective sheeting used on the sign shall consist of white or coloured
sheeting having a smooth outer surface which has the property of retroflective over its
entire surface. It shall be weather resistance and show colour fastness. It shall be new and
unused and shall shown no evidence of cracking scaling pitting, blistering, edge lifting or
curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or expansion. A certificate of having tested the
sheeting for these properties in an unprotected outddoor exposure facing the sun for two
years and its having passed these tests shall be obtained form a reputed laboratory by the
manufacture of the sheeting. The reflective sheeting shall be either or Engineering Gracde
material with enclosed lens or of high intensity grade with encapsulated lens/ micro
prismatic type. The type of sheeting to be used would depend upon the type functional
hierchy and importance of the road.
5.0 High Intensity grade sheeting
The sheeting shall be or enclosed lens type consisting of miscroscope lens elements
embedded beneath the surfacde of a smooth transparent, water-proof plastic resulting in a
non exposed lens optical reflecting system. The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with
soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimu conefficient of retro reflection
(determined in accordance with ASTM standard E-810) (As indicated in Table 800 – 2)
Table 800 - 2
ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM CO EFFICIENT OF RETRO REFLECTION FOR
ENGINEERING GRADE SHEETING (CANDAL AS PER LUX PER SQUARE METER)
Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Green Red Blue
angle angle
0.2’ 4’ 70 50 2.5 9.00 14.5 4.00
0.2’ 30 30 22 7.0 3.5 6.0 1.7
0.5 0 -4 30 25 13.5 4.5 7.5 2.0
0
0.5 -30 15 13 4.0 2.2 3.0 0.8
When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90% of the values, of retro-
reflective indicated in Table 800 – 2 at the end of 5 years, the sheeting shall retain at loss
50% of its original retro-reflective.
Message (legends, letters, numerals etc.) and borders shall either be screend printed
or of cut – outs screen printing shall be processed and finished with materials and in a
manner specified by the sheeting manufacturer. Cut outs shall be or materials as specified
by the sheeting manufacturer and shall be bounded with the sheeting in manner specified
by the manufacturer.
For screen printed transparent coloured areas on white sheeting the co efficient of
retro-reflective shall not be less than 50% (fifty) of the value of corresponding colour in
table 800.1 (a), 800.1(b) and 800.2 as applicable. Cut out and borders, wherever used shall
be made out of retro-reflective sheeting (as per clause 801.3.2 of 801.3.3 as applicable)
except those in black which shall be of non – reflective sheeting.
6.0 COLOUR :
Unless otherwise specified, the general colour scheme shall be as stipulated in IS 5
colour or ready mixed paints.
Blue IS Colour No. 166 French Blue.
Red IS Colour No. 537 Single Red.
Green IS Colour No. 284 Indian Green
Orange IS Colour No. 591 Deep Orange.
The colours shall be durable and uniform in acceptable hue when viewed in day
light or under normal headlights at night.
8.0 Adhesives
The sheeting shall either have a pressure sensitive adhesive of the aggressive tack type
requiring no heat, solvent or other preparation for adhesion to a smooth clear surface or a
tack free adhesive activated by heat, applied in a heat vaccum applicator in a manner
recommended by the sheeting manufacture. The sheeting shall be protected by an easily
removable liner(removable by peeling without soking in water or other solvent) and shall
be suitable for the type of materials of the base plate used for the sign. The adhesive shall
form a durable bond to smooth corrosion and weather resistant surface of the base plate
such that it shall not be possible to remove the sheeting form the sign base in one place by
use of sharp instrument. In case of pressure sensitive adhesive sheeting the sheeting shall
be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification. Sheeting with adhesive
requiring use of solvents or other preparations for adhesive shall be applied strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
11.0 Refurnishment
Where existing signs are specified for refurbishment, the sheeting shall have a semi-
rigd aluminium backing pre-coated with aggressive take type pressure sensitive adhesive.
The adhesive shall be suitable for the type of materials used for the sign and should
thoroughly bond with that material.
Alternatively, the aliminium blank shall be recycled to a finished condition and new
sheeting’s put on in an approved manner.
12.0 Fabrication
 Surface to be refectorised shall be effectively prepared to received the retro-
reflective sheeting. The aluminium sheeting shall be degreeased eighter by acid or
hot alkaline etching and all scale/ dust removed to obtain a smooth plain surface
before the application of retro-reflective give sheeting. If the surface is rough,
approved surface primer may be used. After cleaing, metal shall not be handed
except by suitable divide or clean canvas gloves between all cleaning and
preparation operation and application of reflective sheeting primer. There shall no
opportunity for metal to come in contact with grease, oil or other contaminates
perior to the application of retro-reflective sheeting.
12.0.2
Complete sheets or the materials ahll be used on the sign except where it is
unavoidable, at splices, sheeting with pressure sensitive adhesives shall be
overlapped not less than 5mm sheeting with heat activated adhesives may be
spliced with an overlap not less than 5 mm or butted with a gap not exceeding
0.75mm where screen printing with transparent colours is proposed, only butt
joining shall be used. The materials shall cover the sign surface evenly and shall be
free from twists, cracks and folds. Cut outs to produce legends and boarders shall be
bonded with the sheeting in the manner specified by the manufacturer
13.0 WARRANTY AND DURABILITY:
For each lot of sheeting’s procured the contractor shall obtain from the
manufacturer a 7 years warranty for satisfactory field performance including
stipulated retro-reflective of the sheeting of high intensity grade and 5 years
warranty for the Engineering Grade and submit the same to the Engineer. In
addition, a 7 years and five years warranty for satisfactory in field performance of
the finished sign with retro-reflective sheeting of high intensity grade and
engineering grade respectively, inclusive of the screen printing or cut out
letter/legends and their ponding to the retro-reflective sheeting shall be obtained
form the contractor/supplier and passed on the Engineer. The contractors/Supplier
shall also furnish a certification that the signs and materials supplied against the
assigned work meeting all the stiuplated requirements and carry the stiuplated
warranty. All signs shall be dated during fabrication with indelible markings to
indicate the start of warranty. The warranty shall also cover the replacement
 obligation by the sheeting manufacturer as well as contractor for
replacement/repair/restoration of the retro-reflective efficiency.
14.0 Installation
14.0.1
Sign posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to hold
these in a proper and permanent position aginst the normal storm wind loads or
displacement by vandalism. Nrmally signs with an area upto 0.9 sqm. Shall be
mounted on a single post and for greater area two or more supports shall be
provided. Sign supports may be of mild steel reinforced concrete or galvanized iron
(G.I.) posts end(s) shall be firmly fised to the ground by means of properly designed
foundation. The work of foundation shall conform to relevant specifications as
specified.
14.0.2
All components of signs and supports other than the reflective portion and G.I. posts
shall be throughly descaled, cleaned, primed, with two coats of epoxy paint. Any part
of mild steel (M.S) ost below bround shall be painted with three coat of red lead
paint.
14.0.3
The signs shall be fixed to the posts by welding in the case of steel posts and by
bolts and washers of suitable size in the case of reinforced concrete or G.I. posts.
After the nuts have been tightened the tails of the bolts shall be furred over with a
hammer to prevent removal.
17.0 MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT
The measurement for standard cautionary, mandatory and information signs shall
be in number of difference types of sign supplied and fixed. Direction and place
identification signs, also shall be measured in numbers of different type of sign
supplied and fixed.
16.0 The contract unit rate shall be payment in full for the cost making the road sign
including all materials, installing it tat the site and incidentals to complete the
work in accordance with the specifications.
17.0 Unit rate for payement of this item shall be per 1-No. basis
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR SIGN BOARS
 1 Warranty certificate for seven years for respective grades of signs from the
sheeting manufacturer should be attached with the bid.
2. A certificate of authorization from the sheeting manufacturer shall be submitted
with the bid.
3. The responsibility for handling, upkeep and safety of the boards lies with the
contractor until the completion of work and final payment are released.
4. The contract is valid for three months from the date of work order. The
required quantity has to be supplied and fixed as and when intimated by the
Division.
5. The measurement for payment will be done only after fulfilling condition up to
the satisfaction of Executive Engineer. The 100% quantity of supply and fixing will
be checked by Deputy Executive Engineer and at least 10% quantity of supply and
fixing will be checked by the Executive Engineer to ensure quality and
workmanship, before passing for payments.
The contractor will have to ensure how he is going to arrange repair or replacement of
defective boards after intimation from the Division.

Item No. 52 :: Cat Eye / Road Stud / RPM: Supplying of Molded Twin Shanks
Raised Pavement Markers made of polycarbonate and ABS moulded body and
reflective panels with Micro prismatic lens (No Glass bead lens) capable of
providing total internal reflection of the light entering the lens face and shall
support a load of 13635 kgs. tested in accordance to ASTM D 4280 Type H
and complying to Specifications of Category A of MORTH Circular No
RW/NH/33023/10-97 – DO III Dt 11.06. 1997. The height, width and length
shall not exceed 20 mm, 130 mm and 130 mm and with minimum reflective
area of 13 Sqcm on each side and the slope to the base shall be 35 +/- 5
degree. The strength of detachment of the integrated cylindrical shanks, (of
diameter not less than 19 +/- 2 mm and height not less than 30+/- 2 mm)
from the body is to be a minimum value of 500 Kgf. Fixing will be by drilling
holes on the road for the shanks to go inside, without nails and using epoxy
resin based adhesive as per manufacturer’s recommendation and The color of
the marker should be as per the IRC 35-2015 and as directed by Engineer-in-
charge.

1.1 General

Reflective Pavement marker (RPM) or road stud is device which is bonded to or anchored
within the road surface for lane marking and delineation for nighttime visibility.

It reflects incident light in directions close to the direction from which it came.

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Description of Terms Specific to this standard

1.2.1.1 Coefficient of luminous intensity (CIL) or specific intensity = the ratio of luminous
intensity of the retro-reflector in the direction of observation to luminance at the retro-
reflector on a plane perpendicular to the direction of the incident light expressed in terms of
Milaca deal as per incident lux (med/ lx).

1.2.1.2 Horizontal entrance angle – the angle in the horizontal plant between the direction
of incident light and the normal to the leading edge of the marker.

1.2.1.3 Observation angle – the angle in the reflector between the illumination axis and the
observation axis.

1.2.1.4 Retro – reflection – reflection in which the radiation is returned in direction close to
the direction from which it came, this property being maintained over were variations of
the direction of incident radiation.

1.2.1.5 Head – that part of a road stud which is above the road surface where the road stud
is fixed in position in the road.
1.2.1.6 Upper surface – that part of the external surface of road stud which is visible when
the road stud is fixed in position in the road.

1.2.1.7 Anchorage – that part of a road stud which is below the road surface above the road
stud is fixed position in the road.

1.3 Material

1.3.1 Plastic body of RPM road stud shall be molded from ASA (Acrylic Sterner
Acrylonitrile) or HIPS (Impacts polystyrene) or ABS or any other suitable material
approved by the Engineer-in-charge. The marker shall support a load of 13635 kg tested in
accordance with ASTM D4280.

1.3.2 Reflective panels shall consist if number of lenses containing single or dual prismatic
cubes capable of providing total internal reflection of the light entering the lens face. Lenses
shall be molded of methyl methecrylate conforming to ASTMD 788 or equivalent.

1.4 Design

1.4.1 The slope or retro-reflecting surface shall preferably be 35 + 5 degree to base.

1.4.2 The area of each retro-reflecting surface shall not be less than 13.0 Sq.cm.

1.5 Optical Performance

1.5.1 Unidirectional and bi-directional studs

1.5.1.1 Each reflector or combination of reflectors on each face of the stud shall have a CIL
not less than given in Table 1 or 2 as appropriate.

Table 1 Minimum C.I.L. Values for Category "A" studs.

C.I.L. in med 1 x
Entrance angle Observation angle
White Amber Red
0" U 5" L & R 0.3" 220 110 44
0" U 10" L & R
0.5" 120 60 24

Table 1 Minimum C.I.L. Values for Category "B" studs.

C.I.L. in med 1 x
 Entrance angle Observation angle White Amber Red
0" U 6" L & R 0.3" 20 10 4
0" U 10" L & R 0.5" 15 7.5 3

Note: The entrance angle of 0"U corresponds to the normal aspect of the reflectors when
the reflecting road stud is installed in horizontal road surface.

1.5.1.2 A stud that incorporates one or more corner cube reflectors shall be considered to
be included in category "A". A stud that incorporates one or more biconvex reflectors shall
be considered to be included in category "B".

1.5.2 Omni – directional studs

Each Omni-directional stud shall have a minimum C.I.L. of not less than med/ lx.

1.5.3 Tests

1.5.3.1 Coefficient of luminance intensity can be measured by produced described in

ASTMD 809 "Practice for Measuring Photometric Characteristics" or as recommended in BS
873 Part 4:1973.

1.5.3.2 Under test conditions a stud shall not be considered to fall the photometric
requirements of the measured C.I.L. at any one position of measurement is less than the
values specified in Table 1 or 2 provided that.

(A) The value is not less than 80% of the specified minimum, and

(B) The average of the left and right measurements for the specific angle is greater than the
specified minimum.

1.6 Fixing of Reflective Markers

1.6.1 Requirements

1.6.1.1 The enveloping profile of the head of the stud shall be smooth and the suds shall not

present any sharp edges to traffic.

1.6.1.2 The reflecting portions of the studs shall be free from crevice or ledges where dirt
might accumulate.

1.6.1.3 All road studs shall be legibly marked with the name, trademark of other means of
identification of the manufacture.

1.6.1.4 Marker height shall not exceed 20 mm.

1.6.1.5 Marker width shall not exceed 130 mm.

1.6.1.6 The base of the marker shall be flat within 1.3 mm. If the bottom of the marker is

configured. The outermost faces of the configurations shall not deviate more than 1.3 mm

form a flat surface.

1.6.2 Placement

1.6.2.1 The reflective marker shall be fixed to the road surface using the adhesives and the
produced recommended by the manufacturer. No nails shall be used to affix the marker as
nails are hazardous for the roads.

1.6.2.2 Regardless of the type of adhesive used. The markers shall not be fixed if the
pavement is not surface dry and on new asphalt concrete surfacing unit the surfacing has
been opened to traffic for a period of not less than 14 hours.

1.6.2.3 The portions of the highway surface, to which the marker is to be bonded by the
adhesive, shall be free of dirt, curing compound, grease, oil, moisture, loose of unsound
layers, paint and any other material which would adversely affect the bond of the adhesive.

1.6.2.4 Use a wire brush, if necessary, to loosen and remove dirt. Then brush or blow clean.

1.6.2.5 The adhesive shall be places uniformly on the cleaned pavement surface or on the
bottom to the marker in a quantity sufficient to result in complete coverage of the area of
contact of the marker with no voids present and with a slight excess after the marker has
been lightly pressed in place.

1.6.2.6 For epoxy installations, excess adhesive around the edge of the marker, excess
adhesive on the pavement and adhesive on the exposed surfaces of the markers shall be
immediately removed. Soft rags moistened with mineral spirits of kerosene may be used a
necessary to remove adhesive from exposed faces of pavement marker.

1.7 Warranty and durability

The contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer a two-year warranty for
satisfactory light performance including stipulated retro-reflectance of the reflecting panel
and submit the same to the Engineer. In addition, a two-year warranty for satisfactory
infield performance of the finished road marker shall also be given by the contractor who
carried out the work of fixing of reflective road markers. In case the markers are displaced,
damaged get worn out or lose their reflectivity compared to stipulated standards, the
contractor would be required to replace all such markers within 15 days of the intimation
from the Engineer at his own cost and with no extra remuneration to be paid for such
works.

1.8 Measurement for Payment

The measurement of Cats eye (MMC) shall be in numbers of markers supplied and fixed.

1.9 Rate

The contact unit rate for Cats eye (MMC) shall be payment in full compensation for
furnishing all labour, material, tools, equipment including incidental costs necessary for
carrying out the work at site conforming to the specifications complete as per approved
drawings or as directed.

Signature of the Contractor Executive Engineer,

District (R&B) Division,
Rajkot.