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APPENDIX TOR-01
ENGINEERING SURVEY REQUIREMENTS FOR DETAILED DESIGN
Note: These requirements are used as a guide to estimate engineering survey costs, not a
conclusive list ofengineering surveys requiredfor this assignment and thefirms are required
to make their best judgment in determining what additional surveys might be required to
accomplish the task spelled out elsewhere in this TOR and reflect their proposal in the
approach and methodology section. All studies and surveys requiredfor this assignment shall
be quoted in the Financial Proposal and will become part ofthe Contract.
1. INVESTIGATION AND COLLECTION AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS
1.1 Maps, National ground and leveling control marks
Both design and survey units study to evaluate the usability of the data collected in
feasibility study (FS) phase (Digital maps at scale 1/50,000, 1/25,000 of VN2000 system;
flood map, leveling marks and National coordinates)
1.2 Investigation and collection of data for cost estimation
First of all, it is necessary to collect and check the data of the feasibility study (FS) and
evaluate to make use of appropriate documents. However, the investigation· of data for cost
estimation still needs to be carried out in detail in order to promptly update changes in
material prices, policies of localities.
1.3 Investigation and collection of local planning and related projects
Check the collected data, evaluate to reuse these data (relevant projects, related plans).
Collect and update information on related plans and projects in the Project area.
1.4 Investigation, collection of railway transport data
Collect documents to organize the construction of works on railways that need to slow
or block train operation:
+) Planned train operation diagram;
+) Actual train operation diagram;
+) Regulations of slowing or blocking train operation
+) Regulations on organization and operation of production at the station: Rules
for technical management of the station, operating schedule of the station, the current state of
facilities and equipment for the station's operation ...
Cooperate with Railway management companies, transportation unit, Infrastructure
management unit, Investment Unit, Logistic management center, etc. about construction
plan and time for blocking or slowing train operation
1.5 Cooperating with related agencies about the works on project line
Review the agreements made and implemented at the FS phase. Re-evaluate the
agreements, consider to supplement if needed. Cooperate with relevant agencies and units on
works on the railway line (scale, span, location, leveling, intersection angle, etc.), local
opinions on alignment and requirements of lines, intersections with local road, control points
as planned, positions of intersections, longitudinal drainage connection, locations of drainage
outlets, downstream of discharge gates, guidance chainage; technical infrastructure
connection (electricity, domestic. water, fiber optic cable) within the frontage road, contents
related to the use and restoration of local technical infrastructure works affected by the
project... Get agreement in writing signed and sealed by the involved parties.
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1.6 Field inspection
Field inspection will be carried out in pro양.ess of survey and detailed design preparation
to review and propose rational design solution ensuring economic-technical aspect of the
Project.
2. SURVEY CONTENT
2.1 Topographical and hydrology survey
2.1.1 Leveling control network grade IV
Leveling control network grade IV is made based on general alignment, and
implemented by GPS technology. The average distance between marks on the line is about
3km/mark. For the line, measure at least 2 landm'arks;
At FS phase, leveling control network grade IV was already formulate, thus at this
phase, the whole control network system is proposed to be reviewed, at the same time, one
new mark should be made (in case of losing marks on the field); details is as follow:
+ Equipment used in GPS measurement class IV
• A Trimble R3 satellite locator or an equivalent precision equipment is used to measure
the control network with the following accuracy:
• Coordinate increment measurement accuracy ((AX - AY)) in static measurement mode
✓ Horizontally: 士 (3mm+0.5.ppm.D)
✓ Vertically: 士 (5mm+0.5.ppm.D)
• Accompanying synchronous devices: Antenna, Antenna cable, satellite signal recorder
• GPS network class IV complies with TCVN 9401:2012 Standard for construction and
processing of GPS data in topography.
+ Technical requirements
• When selecting marks in the field, it is necessary to ensure the distribution and
graphical structure, long-term stability, good navigational reach, and a combination of route
and works to ensure the downgrade of tranverse network Level 2 and of mesuring level later.
• Declare and register types, machines and human resources, acquire the certificate of
verification of GPS and topographical machines, issued by a competent authority
• Leveling control network grade IV must be connected to National landmark system at
least level III and record of original landmarks must be attached·.
+ Specifications of GPS landmarks:
✓ Top: 40cm x 40cm ✓ Foundation: 60cm x 60cm x 10cm
✓ Bottom: 50cm x 50cm ✓ Material: Concrete M200
✓ Height: 45cm ✓ Core: Porcelain
✓ On the top of the landmark, write the code and number of the GPSOI
landmark, the name of the implementing unit, the name of the 七
proj ect along with the month and year of construction. As
follows: • 홍c、.
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• Leveling control network grade IV are checked by geometric altimeter using an SDL3 0
electronic leveling machine or equivalent precision equipment. Level network complies with
the National leveling measuring standard level IV with an deviation of 士 20 표 mm .
• Leveling control network grade IV will be adjusted by specialized software that fully
evaluates the parameters of the network, the evaluation deviations after the adjustment must
comply with the Regulations of National Leveling Network Formulation.
2.1.2 Traverse network class II and Technical levelling
At FS stage, Traverse network class II was already formulated, thus, at this stage, it is
recommended to check the whole formulated network, at the same time, formulating 03 new
landmarks is proposed (10%, in case of losing landmark on the field). As follows:
Technical leveling network: Placed coincident with the points of Traverse network class
II. Height measurement by geometric leveling method is applied. Technical leveling network
is measured by Topcon AT-B3 automatic leveling machine and equipment with the equivalent

accuracy to ensure a closing deviation of 士 30 표 mm.

Traverse control network class II-is utiHzed for topographical survey of the area the
railway line passing through and locating the future construction work.
Traverse network class II (DC2) is measured by electronic total station (Total Station)
or GPS technology for entangled and difficult areas
Electronic total station with the following accuracy are used to set up Traverse network
class II:
✓ Angle measurement accuracy: 士 5"
✓ Length measurement accuracy: 土 (5mm + 3ppm x D).
The basic parameters ofthe Traverse network class II are specified as follows:
✓ Side length ofthe network: 80m ~ s ~ 350m.
✓ Angle measurement accuracy: mb ~ 土 10";
✓ Side measurement accuracy: ms/s 요 士 1:8000;
✓ Relative closing deviation ofthe traverse

記 :[S]~1:5000
fx : Coordinate increment closing deviation on x-axis
fy : Coordinate increment closing deviation on y-axis
S : Length between 2 GPS class IV points.
✓ Angle closing deviation: 후 20" ✓ n (n is the number of angles measured).
Specifications of landmark: Theo quy trinh, quy ph~:
✓ Top : 20cm x 20cm
✓ Bottom : 30cm x 30cm
✓ Height: 40cm
✓ Material: Concrete grade 200
✓ Core: Porcelain
On the top of the landmark, write the code and the number of the landmark along with
the month and year of construction according to the following regulations:
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✓ Code: V-NT
✓ Date of construction: Month …Year 2021
✓ Landmark number: DC2- （따 OlA ... )
According to section VI.4.6 of TCCS 01:20_11NNRA standard, the average optimal
distance should be 200rn/1 point, side length 0.08 - 0.35Km and ensure the principle of
maximum 15 sides in the traverse; average 200rn/point
2.1.3 Topographic survey
2.1.3.1. Plan
Topographical plan at the scale of 1/1000, contour line of I .Om. Particularly for the
scope of tunnel entrances, bridges, culverts and sections of deep excavation and high
embankment, topographical plan of 1/500 scale, contour lines of I .Om
Scope of survey:
a) For existing railway line: Horizontally, 20 m from the center ofthe track to each side;
b) For sections of deep excavation and high embankment: Horizontally, 30 m from the
center ofthe track to each side;
c) Dong Chuoi station (from Km414+250,00 to Km415+184,41): Horizontally, 30 m from
the center of the main track to the left (to ensure the full range of the station), 40 m from the
center of the main track to the right (including the scope of temporary railway line for
construction). Make the coordinate layout of the station area (same scale as the plan)
including: All the main piles of the station project the coordinates perpendicular to the center
of the main line; including: All the centers of the switches in the important area, the edge of
the tum, the beginning and the end of the platform, the center of the station, train stops and
conflicted points.
-,__ d) For the temporary road for the construction of elevating rail top (the section after the
south abutment of bridge No. 3) and construction of the temporary bridge over existing
railway at Km419+963.92 (estimated from Km419+650 to Km420+650 - current railway
chainage): Horizontally, 15m from the center ofthe current track to each side.
e) .At the tunnel entrance:
Longitudinally: 50m from the tunnel entrance towards the tunnel access; 50 from the
entrance toward the edge of the tunnel.
In the direction perpendicular to the route: 60m from the center ofthe track to each side
f) For bridge:
In the longitudinal direction of the bridge, 150m from abutment edge to each side
150.0m
In the direction perpendicular to the bridge, survey upstream and downstream for 1OOm
each side
g) For extended culverts and new culverts
In the longitudinal direction of the culvert, survey the upstream and downstream for
50m each side.
In the direction perpendicular to the culvert, 50m each side.
h) For the access road to Dong Chuoi station
Horizontally, 15m from the center line to the left (due to the turning section), 15m to the
right.
i) For realignment section National Highway 15
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Longitudinal direction, from the beginning of re-alignment to each side is 25m
Horizontally, 30m from the center ofthe track to the left, 20m to the right.
j) For temporary road for the construction oftunnel and approach bridge.
Normal section: Horizontally, 15m from the center of the track to each side.
Deep excavation and high embankment section: up to 3 0m from the center of the track
to each side.
k) Site plan
Expected 03 locations for general construction for both bridges and tunnels:
Location No. 1: Bridge No. 1: Total area 4800m2 (40x50m; 40x30; 40x40);
Location No. 2: Bridge No. 2: Total area 7000m2 (50x70m; 50x70m);
Location 3: Bridge No. 3: 6250rn2 (50x50m; 50x35m) and South gate oftunnel No. 2:
2000m2 (40x50m)
Topography is divided into 2 grade: grade III includes 02 sections (Km413+700
-Km415+300 and Km418+500-Km420+500. 00); grade V (Km415+300-Km418+500)
2.1.3. 2. Site alignment
On the basis of the centerline in the approved feasibility study report, measure and align
the angle of the curve on site according to the prescribed requirements. When aligning based
on the piles ofthe FS stage, only the piles that are found to be unreasonable are adjusted:
+ For the main track of railway section and through station: Curve radius and transition
length complies with project specifications and current regulations
+ Station track: Locate station track on the basis of closely to the current center of the
track, align to determine top ofthe curves, and the curves behind the switch…
+ Access road to Dong Chuoi Station and alignment section of National Highway 15 and
temporary road: Locate center of track according to the approved design.
Arrangement of pile for existing railway line and realignment section: Drag the ruler,
paint the chainage at the chainage with round number (+000, +025, +050…), the main piles of
curve (ND, TD, PG, TC, NC, 20m pile), the center of the switch, center of the station, at the
locations of topography change, the centerline piles on bridge (2 piles at each bridge edge),
culverts, level crossing, other intersections, the end of retention walls, trenches, platform... on
the main line. The chainage of track on the station is equivalent to the chainage on the main
railway line.
Arrangement of detail for road: the distance is 20m/pile, the majority of piles are on
the curve, H piles, KM piles and topography piles should accurately reflect the topography.
Piling
Piling location: Piling to locate center of the designed line at the above-mentioned
positions
+ Specifications ofpiles:
• All the .piles: pile of bridge center (2 piles at each bridge edge), tunnel, culvert, retention
wall, main pile on straight line (HS, KM), piles at curves' top, main pile on the curve (Nf),
TD, PG, TC, NC), center of the station, center of the switches are good wooden pile size
4x4x45cm with nails and concrete base cover 20x20x15cm (concrete grade 200), pile top is as
high as the surface of concrete base, on new line the pile top is as high as natural ground, on
the operational line pile top is as high as the surface of ballast.
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• All other detailed piles are good wooden piles of size 4x4x45cm, piling method is as
above but without nailing and without concrete base.
• For piles on the old road surface, use !),.15mm iron nails with caps, length=lOcm
Principle for painting location: The piles with concrete base are intaglio-printed on the
front with the process number (red paint), on the back of the concrete base printed with the
name of the pile. Piles on the current line: Chainage of pile painted in white on the inside left
side of rails.
2.1. 3. 3. Survey ofLongitudinal section
Longitudinal section survey includes measuring height, length, all detailed piles
Longitudinal survey shows the change of topography, including piles at the chainage
with round number, special piles of the curve, piles of works along the line, intersection piles
and topographic changing piles.
The height of the centerline piles is determined by the geometrical leveling method, the
altitude is led from the control landmarks arranged along the line. For topographic-changing
piles, the height is measured by an electronic total station according to the trigonometric
measuring method
Altitude survey requirement for existing railway:
+ Is the altitude of left rail's edge (on the straight line) or the altitude of the inside rail's
edge
+ Altitude is surveyed 2 times, The deviation between measurements is within the
allowable deviation
+ Altitude of the station track, frontage road expected to .be built: is the altitude of the
existing ground
+ Altitude ofthe alignment ofNational Highway 15, station access road: is the altitude of
existing ground
Survey scope: according to scope ofplan survey
Scale:
+ For railway sections, station track, road and temporary road for construction: Height
1/100, Length 1/1000
t For the tunnel area·, survey the longitudinal section of ground along the cente:r of the
tunnel to determine the thickness of the rock layer on the tunnel shell: Height 1/100, Length
1/1000
十 For newly built bridges. Along the bridge centerline, survey from the bridge abutment
to the approach bridge at least 150m: Height 1/200, Length 1/1000
+ For extended and new culverts: 50m from the center ofthe culvert to each side; distance
lOm/survey point: Height 1/100, Length 1/100.
2.1. 3. 4. Horizontal section
Scale: 1/200;
Horizontal section must clearly show the topography, ground objects and special works,
if any. For the existing road part, the current centerline, rails, plastic edge, edge of the ground
margin and slope bottom, supporting works (within the survey scope, ifany). Survey the cross
sections corresponding to the locations where there are electric•poles, information poles... and
such columns must be clearly shown on the cross section.
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Density
+ For railways: ensure a distance of 20-25m/cross-section for straight lines, locations of
change in topography, changes in superstructure and related works. For the curve, in addition
to the main piles of the curve, it is necessary to measure the arc points of 20, 40, 60m. At
tunnel entrance, the density is 1Om/cross-section, 50m to each side longitudinally.
+ For service road, realignment ofNH15, access road to Dong Chuoi station, deep cutting
sections: the density is up to 20m/cross-section, supplement piles on the curve and
topographic piles.
Scope ofhorizontal profile survey (excluding approach bridge and tunnel's body)
+ For existing railway and realigmnent sections: Along the route, 25m/cross-section on
straight line, at locations o_f topographic change and related works. For curves, in addition to
the main piles of the curve, it is necessary to survey additional points of 20, 40, 60m, etc.
Survey 20m from the center of the road to each side. For alignment sections with deep
excavation and high embankment: Survey from the center of the track to each side 3 0m.
+ For Dong Chuoi station (from Km414+250.00 to Km415+184.41): Survey 30m from
the center of the main track to the left (the end of the station range), 40m to the right (the
whole range of temporary road)
+ At tunnel entrance: 1Om/cross-section, 60m to each side.
+ For bridges: (1) Newly built bridge: Longitudinally, at least 150m from parapet wall to
each side (25m from behind the abutment: 5m/.1 cross section; the remaining range: 25m/l
cross section). Renovated bridge: Longitudinally, from the parapet wall to each side at least
25.0m: 5m/l cross-section. Perpendicularly, 30m to the upstream and downstream side.
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+ For extended and renewed culvert: lOinlpoint, 10m to each side
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+ For service road, realignment section of National Highway 15, access road to Dong
Chuoi station, deep cutting sections:20m/cross-section, supplement piles on the curve and
topographic piles : Survey width:
• For service road for construction of elevating rail (after the southern abutment of Bridge
No.3) and construction ofovergrade bridge at Km419+963,92: Survey 15m from the center of
the existing track to each side.
• For access road to Dong Chuoi station: Survey 25m from the center of the route to the
left (as there is a vehicle turning section), 15m to the right
• For realignment section of National Highway 15: Survey 30m from the center of the
route to the left, 20m to the right
• For service road for construction of approach bridge and tunnel: Normal section: Survey
15m from the center of the road to each side; Deep cutting .and high banking section: up to
3Om from the center of the road to each side
2.1.3.5. Survey ofbridges
a. Old bridges:
Mesure, register old bridges for reinforced concrete bridge at Km418+633.82, Tan Ap
Bridge (Reinforced concrete bridge) and Khe Net Bridge (Steel truss and steel gfrder), as
follow:
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For concrete bridge: mesure plan ofbridge: (span layout, abutment, pier, retention wall),
survey cross-section at the center of the bridge, detail of the girder (dimension, gradient of
girder, etc.)
For steel truss bridge, composite bridge: mesure bridge deck, detail of grider (dimension
of longitudinal and horizontal girder,- gradient of girder), mesure details connect wooden
sleepers, rail and longitudinal girder (layout and cross section).
b. New bridges
Survey work of layout, longitudinal and cross section as mentioned in sections 2.1.3 .2;
2.1.3.3; 2.1.3.3.
Piling for the bridge centerline: 04 piles/bridge (2 piles/each edge):
2.1. 3. 6. Surveyfor culverts
Registation of old culverts: mesure detail of top wall, wing wall, layout, material of top
wall, wing wall (if any)
New culverts: mesure layout, longitudinal and cross section as mentioned in sections
2.1.3.2; 2.1.3.3; 2.1.3.3
2.1. 3. 7. Survey ofrailway superstructure
Supplemental survey, current condition assessment of railway superstructure (compliant
with TCCS Ol:2011NNRA), as follow: .
Scope of railway superstructure survey: The whole existing railway line from
Km413+700 to Km420+492 and existing tracks on station.
Content of survey:
+ Evaluation of rails and accessories: Classification of rails, assessment of defects of
different types ofrails on railway line, etc.
+ Additional investigation, assessment of sleepers and connecting accessories: -Quantity,
type and quality of current sleepers....
+ Investigation, assessment of switch and accessories: Classification of each set of switch,
quality of rail and sleeper at switch position.
+ Investigation, assessment of ballast (non-realignment section and reusability) : mesure
geometrical dimensions of the ballast foundation, the thickness of foundation, and the rate of
reuse of ballast. Locations to be investigated: 50rn/section, at the two ends of the steel bridge;
at the two ends and the center of the concrete bridge with deck of ballast.
+ Investigate the intersections of underground and on ground power and
telecommunications cable.
+ Investigation of sign posts and sign board: The entire system of sign posts and sign
board within the line, station, and level crossing _must be investigated specifically and the
statistical investigation results for each type should show which one is reusable.
2.1.3. 8. Survey of current condition, structure ofNational Highway 15, assessment of road
current condition (comply with TCN 263:2000)
Scope of investigation
+ From Km460+920 to Km461+263 ofNational Highway 15 (expected)
Content:
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+ Investigate the condition of existing pavement layers on National Highway 15 as a basis
for pavement structure design for the realignment. Digging observation hole method will be
applied, dimension 0,5xl,Om, expected depth = 100cm. Investigate the condition ofthe road;
+ Investigate the intersections of underground and on ground power and
telecommunications cable;
+ Investigation of signposts and sign board: The entire system of signposts and sign board
within realignment section of National Highway 15, statistical survey results to serve the
design of bypass route.
2.1. 3. 9. Survey ofDong Chuoi Station 's architecture
Survey of Dong Chuoi Station's architecture includes: mesure, investigate current
condition of architectural works in the range of the station such as platform, current station,
station square, power, water supply, etc.
2.1. 3.10. Survey ofpower and water supply system
Survey connection point to the medium voltage power supply for tunnel operation.
Survey the connection points to supply domestic water and wastewater to serve the
construction of works according to commitments and environmental protection plans that
have been formulated and approved.
Contact domestic water, wastewater and irrigation management units to collect relevant
documents for connection work.
Survey medium voltage power grid in the station area: within 2 km/station along the
railway line and 200m extended from the existing centerline to each side: 2.2 km.
Survey the electrical substation: 01 substation/station
Survey of low voltage grid: the area with a range of 1.5 km/station along the railway
line and 200m extended from the current centerline to each side.
2.1.3.11. Survey ofunimprovedlevel crossings
Investigate pavement layers of ievel crossing. If at the intersections, concrete slab are
installed, it is necessary to investigate the quantity and measure the details of the reusable slab
and the number of damaged slab that need to be replaced.
Survey the type ofprotection, the sign system ofthe exist_ing level crossings.
2.1. 3.12. Surveyfoundation deterioration
Execution for old sections of roads that are utilized in the project: Investigate the extent
of mud pumping, rock bag (if present): Use pit or drill method to determine the extent and
depth of foundation with mud pumping and rock bag.
2.1.4 Survey of hydrology
2.1. 4.1. Collecting documents
Purchase of meteorological documents
+ Daily rainfall : Utilize the data collected at the Feasibility Study step, purchase
additionally, update to the time ofproject implementation
+ Short-term rainfall: A series of short-term rainfall data of 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120,
180 minutes (9 elements) ofa survey station near the project area
2.1. 4. 2. Survey ofhydrological water level cluster
Utilize hydrological survey data in the feasibility study step, as well as survey and
check and compare the data already collected.
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At each work location: at current station, bridge, culvert... and sections, survey 1 water
level cluster, each water level cluster to be investigated as follow:
+ Flood level of 3 years with the greatest flood, causes and occurrence time;
+ Regular water level (if any);
+ Average annual flood level;
+ Lowest water level. .
2.1. 4. 3 Assess the drainage capacity ofthe old bridge
Within the proj ect scope, there are 03 old bridge across the river. Assess of the drainage
capacity and flood situation of the bridge
2.1. 4. 4 Survey ofhydrographic, drainage oftunnel
Survey the location of water accumulation at the tunnel entrance, identify basins with
small water accumulation related to tunnel drainage
2.1. 4. 5. Survey ofhydrographic, drainage ofnew bridge on realignment section
Survey of water level : At each bridge, survey 02 clusters of water levels in the upstream
and downstream of the bridge (The content of the survey on water level clusters is as in
Section 4.1.4.2).
Survey flow cross-sections: Each bridge survey oi flow cross-sections at upstream
and downstream of the bridge. The flow cross-section must be perpendicular to the stream,
surveyed to a range 2m above the historical flood level. According to article XII.2.7 TCCS
01 :201 INNRA, refer to TCCS 31 :2020/TCDBVN.
Survey the longitudinal section of the riverbed: Survey longitudinally along the
stream, and within the bridge plan. According to article XII.2.7 TCCS 01 :2011/VNRA, refer
to TCCS 31 : 2020/TCDBVN
2.2 Survey of telecommunication and signal
2.2.1 Survey of telecommunication
a) Data collection:
+ · Review and carefully study the approved plan in the FS step: collect, review and utilize
the data in the FS step of the project, evaluating and updating relevant data of the
telecommunication and signal management companies
+ Investigate and collect data of telecommunication poles: Reviewing the data of the FS
step, updating new data from the telecommunication management unit of Tan Ap - Kim Lu
section, Dong Chuoi station area (new station track added)
b) On-site survey
Surveying the telecommunication transmission line of bare wire, suspended
telecommunication cable :
+ Determining the number of poles, types, position, height, spacing, distance to the
outermost rail or railway centerline (for the telecommunication lien close to and parallel to the
railway line). Compare and mark the pole positions on the plan drawing ...
+ Survey the length of the entire line, the connecting system and each section of the line
in the case of interleaved cables. Locate the cable line, the segment of the interleaved cable,
the station and railway station entrance cable, etc. and the length ofthe cable segments
Survey the underground telecommunication system
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+ Survey the topography to install underground cable line, sketching the location of the
underground cable line, the construction location of the cable substation, the method of
installation through special locations
+ Mark the location of the cable substation, the topographic condition of the line, the
locations of the cable crossing bridges, culverts on site where the cable line passes.
Survey the telecommunication system of station
+ The layout of equipment arrangement, the layout of telecommunication equipment at
station telecommunication room; Statistics of equipment in the equipment room at the station,
related telecommunication center/station (if any)
+ Determine the type of telecommunication machlne at the station's duty room, the
number of level crossing barriers, the mode of operation for the level crossings.
Survey of the entire level crossing telecommunication system related to the station signal
system (if any).
Scope and method of determining survey volume
+ Communication route: Survey and determine the data of 1 km of the bare line; 1 km
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suspended cable route; 1 km underground cable route
-- + Telecommunication room at station: Surveying telecommunication equipment at 03
stations (Tan Ap, Dong Chuoi, Kim Lu).
+ Additional survey of earth resistance of 02 points/location of guardhouse
+ Survey of telecommunication equipment 01 level crossing guardhouse affected· when
adding track at station.
2.2.2 Survey of signal system
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the data in the FS step of the proj ect, evaluating and updating relevant data of the
telecommunication and signal management companies.
Investigate and collect station technical management principle; Information about the
latest related repair and renovation of equipment/systems
b) On-site survey:
Layout of station signal equipment
+ Survey the installation location of signal poles.
+ Survey the installation location of turnout rotation device.
+ Determine the distance between the centerlines at the locations where signal equipment
and turnout rotation device are installed. Distance between conflicted point to related sign
pole/switch.
+ Determine the location, type and quantity of relevant signal equipment: cable box,
transformer box, relay cabinet, battery tank. For relay cabinets, details of the layout and types
are needed
Survey of underground signal cable line
+ Survey the topography of the underground cable line, sketchlng the installation location
of the underground cable line, the construction location of the cable substation, the method of
installation through special locations.
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~ Mark the location of the cable substation, the topographic condition of the line, the
locations of the cable crossing bridges, culverts on site where the cable line passes
Survey of the suspended signal cable line
+ Determine cable line, transition position from underground/suspended and vice versa
+ Determine types of cable poles, hanging positions and specifications for hanging cables
on poles
+ Determine the distance from the pole to the edge of the track, the foot of the slope.
Elevation from the ground at the base of the pole to the top of the rail
+ Determine the clearance height required at the intersections (via road, railway, at
intersections with medium/high voltage power lines)
+ Determine the wiring diagram of the cables; quantity, type, specification and use
properties of cables. Number of spare cable cores on each cable
Survey of signal room at station
+ Specify the location, specification, and area of signal rooms, duty rooms
+ Survey the layout of signal equipment in signal room, duty room, including: Control
station, line-closed telephone, interlocking relay rack, power supply cabinet, power switch
board, switch light power supply board, level crossing operation box (ifany).
+ Determine types and specifications of floor tiles, location, specifications and methods of
cable installation in the house
+ Survey the layout of the relay on the rack (location, type, quantity).
+ Surveying the layout of the control station
+ Survey the principle electrical circuit of the current signal system related to the scope of
design and renovation
+ Determine the type and quantity of cables and the wiring diagram from the station to the
rack
+ Determining the installation location of the common earth plate, cooling equipment,
electrical cabinets, lightning protection equipment
Survey the block equipment system for the section.
+ Survey and evaluate types of block equipment.
+ Survey and evaluate cable linefor track blocking
Survey of the power supply system:
+ Survey and evaluate the power supply system for all communication and signal
equipment including: AC mains, backup power sources (dynamometers, batteries, UPS, …).
Survey the earth resistance
+ Determine the location to construct earthed system
+ ·netermine topographical conditions, ground objects, and soil level at the proposed
location for the construction of the earthed system
+ Conduct measurement to determine the value of earth resistance
+ Calculate and determine the earth resistance
Survey the entire signal system for the level crossing related to the station signal system
(ifany).
Survey scope and volume
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~ s t a t i o n to be renovated, upgraded and opened more track (Dong Chuoi
station), plan, signal system of the renovated station
+ Survey for the station to be renovated, upgraded and opened more tracks (Dong Chuoi
station) : 01 area to arrange station signal equipment, 01 station signal room, 01 Km of
suspended signal cable line, 01 Km of underground signal cable line
+ Survey the plan to arrange signal for guarded level crossings : 01 level crossing
Additional survey of earth resistance: 05 points/location (area of equipment room; area for
arrangement of home signal on both sides; area for arrangement of home signal equipment on
both sides).
2.3 Survey of geology
2.3.1 Geological survey for deep ecavation sections and tunnels
Geological survey for deep ecavation and high embankment sections in the range of
both tunnel entrance is carried out with plan scale of 1/500-1/1.000 on the basis ofnatural and
artificial exposures. By the results of geological measurements, combined with the results of
drilling, geological drilling along the railway line, as well as experimental results on site and
in the laboratory in order to have correct and objective assessments of the geological
conditions of the whole line. The content is as follow:
Geological measuring includes the following main contents: describe topographic,
geomorphology along the research line, describe the name, type of soil, rock; distribution
range, coating thickness, attenuation layer; zone out the extent of rock outcrops, determining
the azimuth and lying position of the rock, groundwater exposure, landslide range, water
bearing, assess tectonic faults affecting the tunnel...
Measure range of tunnel entrance: Longitudinally from the tunnel entrance to each side
50m. Horizontally measured 60m to each side. Measure scale of 1/500
Measure range of tunnel body: Longitudinally from the tunnel entrance to each side
50m. Horizontally measured 60m to each side. Measure scale of 1/1000
Deep ecavation: Longitudinally, 25m to each side. Horizontally, 60m from each side.
Measure scale of 1/500
2.3.2 Geological survey for tunnel:
There are 02 tunnels:
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2 Tunnel2 Km417+175 -Km417+705 530
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Bore 3 holes for each tunnel entrance, in which 1 hole is along the tunnel centerline and
02 holes are on 2 side walls of tunnel entrance
Longitudinally: Along the tunnel centerline on average 100m drill 01 hole (except the
section from Km415+950 to Km416+250 in tunnel 1, geological bore holes are not arranged
at the tunnel centerline due to the large boring depth, only geophysical exploration method is
applied). Arrangement of bore holes should be rational in order to utilize holes at previous
stage.
The depth of exploration through the bottom of the tunnel is at least Sm
All tunnel boreholes must combine hydrogeological boring, water suction pump to
determine underground flow.
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a) Boring for tunnel geological survey
Expectedly, 17 additional holes will be bored (9 holes in tunnel No. and 8 holes in
tunnel No. 2).
b) Ground water level observation in bore hole
Boring work is only implemented when groundwater is discovered in bore holes.
Conduct water absorption or water pressure test in boreholes (depending on actual
conditions) to determine the permeability coefficient of water-bearing formation
Install PVC pipe (with protective cap) within the weathered soil layer for 02 bore holes
to carry out groundwater observation in the boreholes. It is to protect bore holes from wall
collapse and rock falling in to. Pipe diameter suitable for bore
After completing the boring work to the boring end depth, proceed to drain the water
and fluid in the bore hole or until the pumped water is clear, so that the groundwater in the
borehole can recover
Observe groundwater level for the two above boreholes with the frequency: 2 times a
day (around 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily), observation time is 1 month
During the above 1-month monitoring period, choose 2 days : 1 day of normal weather
and 1 day after rain, observe the rate of groundwater recovery within 1 day (12 hours) as
follows: drain the groundwater in the bore holes, measure the elevation of the recovered
groundwater every 15 minutes until the groundwater level is completely restored or after 12
hours.
c) Survey of tunnel geophysics - seismic
To be able to evaluate the entire soil and rock zone above the top of the tunnel, evaluate and
calculate the tunnel structure from the initial stress stage to the tunnel construction process,
apply the geophysical supplementary survey solution by seismic refraction method for the
route from the ground along the tunnel axis, the soil and rock parameters obtained from the
seismic measurement results will be compared with the results oftunnel geological boring
Reference standards
+ Technical regulation on seismic measurement in engineering geological survey
(04/2011/TT-BTNMT) issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Envirorunent
+ Industry standards TCCSO1 :2011/VNRA announced under Decision No.
21/QD-CDSVN dated January 25, 2010
+ Refer to the American standard: ASTM D5777 - 00 (2011) Use Standard Guide for
Using the Seismic Refraction Method for Subsurface
Obj ectives:
+ Determine the boundary, thickness of weathering layer and their properties
+ Detect and identify tectonic destructive fault zones and their properties along measuring
route
+ Determine the longitudinal and transverse wave speeds of the soils and rocks on the
measurement route, then calculate the rock elastic parameters and compare them with
experimental data performed when surveying engineering geology.
Measurement of the longitudinal refracted wave Vp:
Longitudinally: Measure O1 section along the tunnel centerline from the northern tunnel
entrance to the southern tunnel entrance
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Horizontally: Measured on the cross-sections perpendicular to the tunnel centerline at a
distance of 50m or the suspected fault zone, 50m from the tunnel centerline to each side.
Minimum measure depth must be 1Om deeper than tunnel bottom altitude.
a) Measurement ofthe horizontal refracted wave Vs:
Longitudinally: Measure O1 section along the tunnel centerline from the northern tunnel
entrance to the southern tunnel entrance
Horizontally: Measure 01 cross-section perpendicular to the tunnel centerline at each
tunnel entrance, 50m from the tunnel centerline to each side.
Minimum measure depth must be 1Om deeper than tunnel bottom altitude.
Measuring requirement:
+ Use a specialized meter with high accuracy.
+ Distance ofobservation point 1Om/1 point.
Measurement results must determine the stratigraphic structure, soil and rock
stratification, the extent of weathering and fracture, tectonic fault location, width and fault
direction on the measured sections. Determine the parameters of the rock's physical and
mechanical properties such as: wave propagation speed (Vp), elastic modulus (E), poisson
coefficient (마 .. The results of seismic measurements determining the stratigraphic structure
at the measured sections will be checked against the results of geological boring survey and
measuring the amount of groundwater in the boreholes.
Technical requirements for measuring and editing documents
Use specialized measuring equipment, 24 high-precision sensors.
In all cases, use explosives to cause shock waves for measurement, do not the method of
concussion by hammering.
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mechanical properties such as: wave propagation speed (Vp), elastic modulus (E), poisson
coefficient (마 ..
Note: The results of seismic measurements determining the stratigraphic structure at
the measured sections will be checked against the results of geological boring survey and
measuring the amount ofgroundwater in the boreholes.
2.3.3 Geological survey of bridge
Within the scope of the project, there are 06 bridge positions, of which 3 new bridges
are built, 3 old bridges are utilized:
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2 BridgeNo.I Km415+326.5 5x33 165m
3 BridgeNo.2 Km416+680.3 14x33 462m
4 Bridge No.3 Km418+140.0 10x33 330m
5 Bridge No.4 Km418+633.82 2,9m Old bridge
6 Khe Net bridge Km419+224.0 90,66m Old bridge
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Bore holes are arranged on the basis of taking advantage of all bore holes in the FS
stage. During the period oftechnical design, it is necessary to arrange additional 32 bore holes
at the abutment and pier positions that have not been completed in the preparation of the
feasibility study.
2.3.4 Geological survey of culvert
On the proposed route, there are 12 locations of culverts crossing the railway.
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1 Km414+313.90 l.Oxl.O 4 Box culvert
2 Km414+498.40 1.5 8 Arch culvert
3 Km414+61l.73 l.Oxl.5 19.4 Box culvert
4 Km414+761.95 1.Sxl .5 9.1 U-type
5 Km414+867.64 2.0x2.0 19.5 Box culvert
6 Km414+952.16 1.0xl.5 11.9 Box culvert
7 Km415+194.95 2.0x2.8 6.7 U-type
8 Km415+529.90 l.Sxl.5 10.6 Box culvert
9 Km416+540.00 2.0x2.0 21.0 Box culvert
10 Km418+991.50 3.0x2.7 6.3 Box culvert
11 Km419+541.50 1.5x1.5 13.8 Box culvert
12 Km419+914.90 2.0x2.4 23.8 Box culvert
At the culvert location, there will be 1 exploration borehole located at the center of the
culvert.
Take test samples with a distance of 2 m/sample. Actual borehole depth according to
bore end condition
2.3.5 Geological survey of Dong Chuoi station layout improvement
Make use of all boreholes for bridges, tunnels, culverts, deep cutting section in
combination with new boreholes. Boreholes are arranged at the location of the mountain
slopes or an engineering geological subdivision.
Location and depth: along the centerline of the newly opened station track and the
extension ofthe extended station track, at every 50m, a bore hole is arranged.
2.3.6 Geological survey of deep ecavation
For each segment, arrange at least 2 exploratory boreholes, including 1 hole in the
centerline, 1 hole in the upper slope.
2.3.7 Geological survey of common ground
For the new line where the terrain relatively flat, arrange 1 geological exploration
borehole at every 300m. For mountainous roads: each mountainside or geological subdivision
area must have exploration boreholes for sampling and testing.
2.3.8 Geological survey of National Highway 15 realignment
For the realignment section on National Highway 15, 1 geological exploration borehole
shall be arranged as the basis for the restoration design.
2.3.9 Boring technical requirement
While boring, sampling, storage and transportation of samples are carried out in
accordance with "standards TCVN 9437:2012, 2683:2012, 262-2000, 1823-2017" and other
current regulations.
Sampling distance: 2m/sample
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All soil and rock samples, including weathered rocks, are taken and stored in sample
trays and photographed for record
After completion, the bore holes must be covered with a lid, marked the position on site
and on the map to facilitate the inspection and acceptance process.
Before boring at the deep excavation positions, it is necessary to get approval of Design
team leader on the location and depth of holes at deep cutting foundation postion.
Soft soil samples must be taken by thin-walled sample tubes (not applicable to soft
ground bore holes at the shoulder ofthe road).
Record RQD and TCR with rock strata, store and preserve all samples collected
including weathered rock samples.
Take a photo of the sample tray as well as the soil samples collected in the borehole,
arrange samples in order of sampling depth, sample symbol; image file will be sent to Design
team leader
+ Requirement to end boring
• For common ground
✓ In case there is no soft soil, drill to the expected depth (7m).
✓ In case of soft soil layer, bore through the soft soil layer into the good bearing soil
layer (or the clay layer in a rigid plastic state of at least 3m).
✓ In case of encountering a soft soil layer, already boring to a depth of 7m but not
entering the good bearing soil layer (or the clay layer is in a hard plastic state), the
Client and the Design team leader must immediately be reported in order to establish
reasonable measures.
• For culverts
✓ All bore holes are allowed to end only when boring through soft soil into the bearing
layer which is clay soil (N > 15), sandy soil and gravel soil (N > 30) from 2 - Sm, or in
case of encountering rocks, it is necessary to determine the RQD value and bore 1-2m
into the good rock layer (with RQD >50%).
• For deep excavation
✓ The depth ofthe exploration borehole must be 5.0m deeper than the design elevation
• Fortunnel
✓ Borehole depth must be deeper than design elevation at least 1.5 tunnel diameter.
✓ All borehole depths are tentative. During the boring process, it is necessary to
coordinate with Design team leader.
• For bridge
✓ If not encounting rock: bore into the bearing layer which is clay (N > 30), sandy soil
(N > 50) from 10 - 12m and from 6 - 8m for gravel (N > 50)
✓ If encounting rock: bore into the rock with the length corresponding to the RQD as
follows:
+ RQD > 75%, approximately Sm.
+ 75% > RQD > 50%, approximately 7m.
+ 50% > RQD > 25%, approximately 8 - 1Om.
+ 25% > RQD, approximately 12 - 14m.
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✓ If encounting calcareous rock, drill into monolithic rock with little fracture (RQD >
5 0%) at least 8m. If encounting a karst caye, bore 8m through the cave into the bottom
of the cave with little cracks
(In all cases, if boring to the full expected depth but still not satisfying the above
conditions, it is necessary to continue bore to the specified depth after obtaining the
agreement ofthe Design team leader or the geological team leader).
+ Test requirements for samples taken in boreholes
• All samples are tested according to current Vietnamese standards, if there are no
Vietnamese standards, they will be tested according to foreign standards.
• The number of test samples will be selected to ensure the design requirements, the test
criteria will be proposed by the Geological Survey team leader and approved by the Design
team leader.
• Intact samples:
• To determine: grain composition (P¾), natural moisture (W), natutal density (y), density
(!),,), yield strength (WL), plastic limit (WP), compressibility coefficient (a), shear strength (C,
cp - by direct rapid shear method); consolidation compression (minimum to 8kG/cm2), 3-axis
compression of CU diagram, 3-axis compression of UU diagram, organic content (soft soil
layer), shear strength in saturated condition (C, cp saturated - by direct fast cutting method) for
samples of deep cutting borehole;
• One-axis compression test for side expansion of cohesive soil layers SPT>8
• Destructive sample:
✓ Cohesive soil: P(¾), /),., WL, WP.

✓ Loose soil: P(¾), !),,, dry angle of rest (ad), saturated angle of rest (aw), maximum
void coefficient (Emax), minimum void coefficient (smin).
• Rock sample: To detemine: y, 11, compressive strength in both dry and saturated states
(comply with ASTM D2938-86).
2.4 Survey of material mines and disposal sites
2.4.1 Survey of material mines
Conduct surveys to refer to and collect rock, soil, and sand mines from projects in the
vicinity of the study area.
Identify mines and sites around the route that can be exploited, work with the
management unit or local to acquire a written agreement, then illustrated the location of mines
on a 1/25,000 - 1/50,000 plan.
Investigate and assess the condition, capacity and length of transportation routes to
serve the exploitation and transport to the construction site.
For mines being exploited, collect existing documents
At the end of the survey, there must be a schematic diagram showing the location, route,
and distance of transportation from the mine, disposal site to the construction site.
2.4.2 Survey of diposal site
At FS stage, the proj ect was approved by the People's Committee of Tuyen Hoa district
for the location of the disposal site with a reserve of 170,000m3 in Huong Hoa commune in
Document No. 758/UBND dated July 1, 2020. Conduct an additional investigation to
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accurately assess the disposal site's capacity, transportation conditions, distance and route,
and perform an additional survey of a back-up disposal.
Confmn in writing with the local or the governing unit to allow/agree for disposal at
these locations
3. LOCATION AND ALTITUDE
3.1 Location
According to the current location. Lead from the Km markers in the field to measure
3.2 Altitude
According to the national elevation system Hon Dau - Hai Phong. Using the coordinate
and elevation system established from the Project: "Restoring the order of safety corridors on
railway lines according to the Prime Minister's DecisionNo.1856" to measure the entire line.
一.