AMENDMENET – 1

SCS-P-122.05, Rev. 2: “INSTALLATION OF STEEL STRUCTURE

FOUNDATIONS”

This amendment has been approved by ESC Chairman vide letter no. 23-3875-444
dated 18 Jumada’ II 1423 (August 27, 2002).

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8.0 STUB ANGLES

Replace the third sentence of clause no. 8.3 by the following:

“After three days (72 hours) curing, the templates and the forms may be removed.”

9.0 ANCHOR BOLTS

Replace the third sentence of clause no. 9.3 by the following:

“After three days (72 hours) curing, the templates and the forms may be removed.”
 APP’D
ASA
GAI

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Eastern Region Branch Saudi Electricity Company
ORIG’D CERT.

MHM
GAI

SEC-ERB CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SCS-P-122.05

MAA
FSP

T/L CONSTRUCTION STDS.

REVISIONS

Revised entirely
Revised entirely
DESCRIPTION

INSTALLATION OF
STEEL STRUCTURE FOUNDATIONS
11/11/14
23/04/18
DATE
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ORGINATED

By:

DATE:

CERTIFIED

By:
Approved by the Engineering Standards Committee (ESC) on
DATE: 18 Rabi’ II 1423 (June 29, 2002)

APPROVED

By:

DATE:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION

3.0 STRUCTURE PADS

4.0 SOIL PIER FOUNDATIONS

5.0 ROCK PIER FOUNDATIONS

6.0 ROCK ANCHOR FOUNDATIONS

7.0 REINFORCING STEEL CAGE

8.0 STUB ANGLES

9.0 ANCHOR BOLTS

10.0 CONCRETE

10.1 General
10.2 Preparation for Concrete Placement
10.3 Placement of Concrete
10.4 Curing and Testing

11.0 BACKFILL

12.0 SAND STABILIZATION

13.0 SURFACE EXCAVATION

14.0 EROSION CONTROL

15.0 RIP RAP

16.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

APPENDIX-1 A typical Proforma for keeping record of installation of steel structure

foundations

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1.0 SCOPE

This standard provides general recommendations for selection of methods and

procedures that have been found practical for the installation of steel structure
foundations with stub angles and anchor bolts for the overhead transmission line system
of the Saudi Electricity Company-Eastern Region Branch (SEC-ERB), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATIONS

2.1 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to locate underground facilities such
as gas, water, sewer lines, drain lines, electric power and telephone cables, etc.,
which may be encountered in digging or drilling holes and to perform work in
such a manner as to prevent damage to such facilities. In case of any damage, the
Contractor shall repair immediately all such facilities, to the satisfaction of the
facility Owner. If the facilities cannot be repaired immediately, the facility
Owners shall be advised when repairs will be completed. The Contractor shall
inform the SEC-ERB Representative as soon as possible after the repair work is
completed but in no case, more than one week after the occurrence of any damage
to such facilities.

When the damage is completely repaired, the Contractor shall secure and submit
to SEC-ERB Representative one copy of a written release, signed by the
Contractor and the facility Owner suffering the damages, within 30 days after
completion of the repair work.

2.2 The footings for tangent structures shall be placed so that the longitudinal axis of
the structure cross arms will be lie in a plane perpendicular to the centerline of the
transmission line. The footings for angle structures except the terminal structures
shall be placed so that the cross arms will be lie in a plane bisecting the interior
angle formed by the two intersecting centerlines. The footings for terminal
structures shall be placed so that the transverse axis of the structure cross-arms
shall be parallel to the transverse axis of the gantry structures placed in the
substation.

2.3 The center of the top of each drilled pier shall not vary from its designed center by
more than four (4) percent of the pier diameter and shall be plumb within one (1)
percent of the total depth. The centerline of the completed foundations shall be
centered within 30 mm of the specified location across the line and 150 mm along
the line.

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2.4 The transverse axis of the structure foundations shall not deviate from the bisector
of the interior angle of the structure by more than 30 minutes of the arc due to
rotation of the entire foundation.

2.5 Excavation of the drilled holes shall be to the elevations and dimensions indicated
on the approved drawings or as required to permit construction of the foundations,
erection of forms and inspection of foundations.

2.6 The earth, rock, stumps and all other materials encountered shall be excavated as
required for the construction of foundations in accordance with the approved
drawings. All excavated materials suitable for backfill shall be placed in graded
embank in the immediate area of the structure. Materials found to be unsuitable
for backfill or grading shall be disposed off as directed by SEC-ERB
Representative.

2.7 For excavation where the base is unstable or lies below the groundwater level, the
water table shall be lowered and a layer of crushed stones or selected backfill or
borrow shall be placed to stabilize the base before placement of the materials.

2.8 Foundations in earth shall be excavated to clean, level surfaces of undisturbed

material of adequate bearing value. The quality of the soil and adequacy of its
bearing value shall be approved by SEC-ERB Representative before placement of
foundation. Materials unsuitable for sustaining the design loads shall be removed
and disposed off as directed by SEC-ERB Representative. Where loose rock or
boulders of a size equal to or less than the foundation diameter extend above the
design elevation of the footing base, such loose rock or boulders shall be removed
to a minimum depth of 150 mm below the footing base and the resulting
depression shall be considered and treated as new footing base. Where over
excavation occurs, the limit of such over excavation shall be considered and
treated as the new limits of the footing.

2.9 Footings shall be placed as soon as practicable after excavation and all
excavations shall be maintained in a safe, clean and sound condition up to the
time of placement of footings. Whenever necessary, all sand, mud, silt and other
objectionable material, which may accumulate in the excavation shall be re-
excavated prior to the placement of the footings. All excavations shall be covered
with strong covers or fenced as required until reinforcement and concrete have
been placed. The bracing, sheeting and shoring shall be installed as required for
safety. All excavations shall be kept dry by pumping or draining as required.

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3.0 STRUCTURE PADS

3.1 Prior to excavation or filling of structure pads, each structure site shall be verified
based on plan and profile drawings to determine the structure centerline ground
elevations. The top of the concrete foundations shall not be lower than this
centerline ground elevation in order to maintain the minimum conductor ground
clearance. The top elevation of the concrete footings shall not be less than 450
mm above finished grade of the structure pads.

3.2 The structure centerline and location shall be established after the original ground
has been scarified and prior to filling of the subbase so that a minimum distance
of 15 meters shall be maintained from any point of the structure foundations to
the edge of the structure pad. At locations, where a minimum distance of 15
meters for structure pad is not met, SEC-ERB representative shall decide about
the minimum requirements. The structure pad shall be graded with a slope of 1.5
% to 2 % to drain water away from the structure foundations. Structure pads shall
be constructed in accordance with the requirements specified in SES-P-122.11.

4.0 SOIL PIER FOUNDATIONS

4.1 Soil pier holes shall be drilled with suitable types of drilling equipment to produce
the required level of excavation. The methods and equipment used shall be such
as to leave the sides of the excavation free from appreciable quantities of loose
material, which would prevent intimate contact of concrete with firm soil and/or
rock. The bottom of excavation shall be clean so that end bearing of the footings
will be on the firm soil. The excavation shall be protected with a temporary
casing of suitable thickness maintained at a height of 500mm above existing
ground line.

4.2 In areas, where sufficient ground water is encountered to cause standing water in
the excavations, water shall be pumped out from the excavation to the elevation of
the bottom of the hole and pumping shall be continued as necessary to ensure
placement of all concrete under dry conditions. In such excavations, if there is
inflow of water at numerous points up through the bottom, or if the soil is of such
a type that the bottom is extremely soft, excavation shall be done to an additional
depth of 230 mm and crushed stones shall be installed to obtain a firm-working
surface. The water level shall be kept below the top of the aggregate backfill
during concrete placement.

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4.3 Temporary casings shall be required at all locations of high water table and layers
of fine sand and, where workmen are required to work at the bottom of the
excavation. Casings shall also be required at locations where the soil will not
stand alone without support or where sloughing of the sides may endanger the
satisfactory completion of the pier. Casings shall be of sufficient strength and
rigidity to maintain the required excavation lines against the earth and water
pressures that may be encountered, and shall be installed carefully to assure that
soil around casing is not disturbed. The method of holding casing in the pier hole
shall be such that it will not allow the casing to sink in the ground. If casings are
removed from the excavation, they shall be removed in a manner that shall not
adversely affect the quality of concrete, disturb the surrounding soil, or reduce the
amount of re-bar cover.

4.4 When casing top is at the proper elevation and the vibrator-driving hammer is
removed, the auger/digger shall be centered over the hole and the soil in the
casing shall be removed. After vibrator is in position, the casing shall be checked
for plumbness by using a transit on one side and at 90º to the first position check.
The casing shall be driven until the top is about 500 mm above the structure pad.

If conditions permit and the steel casing is to be removed, the concrete shall be
poured up to a construction joint. The steel casing shall be removed concurrently
with the placement of concrete. However, in sandy areas the casing may be left
in place.

4.5 In uncased foundations, where temporary casing used in excavation and

concreting has to be removed, the following requirements shall be completed
before removal of the casing:

4.5.1 Casing shall be fully plumbed in two position checks at 90º to each other.

4.5.2 It shall be ensured that concrete inside the temporary casing is sufficient
to fill level up to the construction joint before removal of casing and
tremie used in concreting.

4.6 If the pier does not require a steel casing or liner, the digger operator can set up
the center of the cutting blades of the auger/digger so it is centered over the nail or
tack of the foundation center hub and after checking that it is in plumb both ways
on the Kelly bar, digging can begin. If the soil is satisfactory and no caving
occurs, the hole can be completed to the required depth and the other holes
completed in a similar manner. The excavated soil shall be kept away from
around the holes to permit working and shoring, as well as to keep the soil from
slipping back into the hole. After completion of the hole, the steel-reinforcing
cage shall be placed carefully. If a construction joint is to be provided, the
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concrete shall be poured and stopped at the level of not less than 2150 mm from
the top of the pier. The construction joint key shall be installed as called for in the
approved drawings.

5.0 ROCK PIER FOUNDATIONS

5.1 The procedures and methods for installing rock pier foundations are the same as
for soil pier foundations except that they are partly embedded in the soft rock.
They can be of uncased or cased type above the rock strata. The type, size and
depth shall be as indicated in the approved drawings and the structure list.

5.2 When soft rock with Rock Quality Designation (RQD) of 26 to 50 and ultimate
core strength of 1.4 kPa to 2.8 kPa is encountered at a depth of three (3) meters or
less, the foundations shall be soil pier type. Rock pier type foundations shall be
of bell-bottom or straight shaft piers type and shall be designed and constructed to
resist the required design loads.

6.0 ROCK ANCHOR FOUNDATIONS

6.1 Where sound hard rock is encountered at a depth of 3 meters or less, the hard rock
shall be drilled and the reinforcing bars shall be grouted into the rock. All holes
shall be protected as soon as drilled with plugs at the collars of the holes to
prevent the entrance of sand, silt and other objectionable materials. The minimum
center-to-center distance between rock anchor holes shall be 300 mm. Prior to
grouting, each grout hole, including the area immediately around the collar of the
hole, shall be thoroughly cleaned by air or other satisfactory means to provide
clean contact surfaces against which to place the grout. Water entering the
excavation shall be removed by pumping from a sump provided at the bottom of
the excavation so as to keep the excavation reasonably dry during the grouting
operations. The grout hole shall be completely filled with grout prior to inserting
the re-bars. The grout forced out from the hole by insertion of the reinforcing
dowel shall be left in a mound around the dowel to form a raised crown above the
adjacent rock surface.

6.2 If entry of groundwater prevents the complete dewatering of a grout hole, the
grout shall be pumped through a small diameter pipe lowered to the bottom of the
hole. Grout shall be pumped slowly into the hole until all water is displaced and
clean grout overflows the hole.

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6.3 After insertion, the reinforcing dowel shall be subjected to vibration to ensure
intimate contact with the grout. After the dowel has been properly positioned in
the freshly placed grout, special care shall be taken to prevent it from being
moved out of position or otherwise disturbed by subsequent operations. A
centering device shall be used to ensure the rod is centered in the hole and
completely surrounded by the grout.

7.0 REINFORCING STEEL CAGE

7.1 The steel reinforcing bar cage shall either be assembled at the storage yard and
hauled to the job site or the proper steel bars be hauled and assembled at the job
site. Both of these methods shall be acceptable and satisfactory. The vertical
reinforcing bars and horizontal ties shall be spaced and assembled as shown on
the approved construction drawings.

7.2 The reinforcing bar cage shall be properly located and held in position by using
concrete blocks of proper dimensions and wired into place at about 75 mm to 100
mm intervals on the outside of the cage. Concrete blocks shall have the same
compressive strength as concrete to be used for the foundation. They shall be
placed in several locations around the cage to position the cage in the center of the
hole. The reinforcing steel shall be bounded to the stub angle/anchor bolts by
using suitable size of steel wire in accordance with the procedures described in
SCS-P-122.21.

7.3 Steel reinforcement, before being positioned, shall be thoroughly cleaned of mill
scales and of all coatings that may destroy or reduce the bonding. Loose mil
scale, dirt, grease and heavy flaky rust shall be removed and cleaned.
Reinforcement bars (re-bars) shall be carefully formed to the dimensions
indicated on the approved construction drawings. All re-bars shall be bent cold
before being placed in the forms. Re-bars with kinks and bends shall not be used.
No heating of re-bars shall be permitted. Re-bars shall be accurately positioned
and secured against displacement by using annealed iron wire of suitable size or
clips at all intersections, and shall be supported by concrete or metal chairs or
spacers, or by metal hangers. Vertical column rods shall be rigidly tied to binders
at every intersection.

7.4 Pier cages shall be made, as described in the approved construction drawings. No
visible deformation of the cage shall be allowed. Splicing of vertical bars shall
not be permissible unless shown in the approved drawings. The cages shall be
accurately positioned and secured against displacement during the placement of
concrete. The method of securing pier cages shall be such that it will not allow
the reinforcement to sink in the ground.

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The tops of the reinforcement cages in piers shall neither extend more than 12 mm
above the specified elevation nor more than 25 mm below this elevation. The
center of the cage at the top shall not deviate horizontally by more than 12 mm
from the specified center of the pier. Fabrication and bending, where required,
shall be in accordance with the approved drawings and within the tolerances
specified in the latest edition of ACI-315, “Details and Detailing of Concrete
Reinforcement”.

8.0 STUB ANGLES

8.1 Stub angles shall be placed in the tower footings as shown on the approved
drawings, and shall be supported in proper position by means of a rigid frame or
an equivalent device. The stub angles shall be held rigidly in a manner to prevent
displacement during placing of the concrete. All stub angles shall be set
accurately to the grade and alignment indicated on the approved drawings, and
within the following limits:

8.1.1 The center of the four stub angles of a tower shall be within 30 mm of its
theoretical position across the line and within 150 mm along the line.

8.1.2 The faces of each stub angle shall not deviate from the corresponding
faces of the tower by more than one part in 300 horizontally and the batter
of each face of the stub angle shall be within 5 mm per meter of the
specified batter in the part exposed.

8.1.3 The relative elevations between the punch marks on the heel of the stub
angles for each set of the tower footings shall not differ by more than 6
mm.

8.1.4 The actual elevation of any set of the stub angles shall be within 60 mm of
the specified elevations.

8.1.5 The actual horizontal distance between adjacent stub angles of a tower
shall be within 6 mm of the specified distance (back to back) and the
actual distance between the diagonally opposite stub angles shall be
within 12 mm of the specified distance (diagonal distance).

8.1.6 The transverse axis of each tower shall not deviate from the bisector of the
interior line angle at that tower by more than 30 minutes of arc.

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8.2 The stub angles and the setting template shall be assembled together into place to
obtain proper setting location for each stub angle. The stub angle setting template
shall be furnished as part of the steel furnished by the steel supplier or shall be
fabricated separately for the intended purpose. The templates shall be adjustable
for different spacing and batter as required for tower type under construction.

8.3 The concrete shall be poured after all the adjustments and checks have been made
as required. The top surface shall be crowned and given trowel finish. After three
days curing, the templates may be removed and after 14 days the forms can be
removed. Waterproof elastomeric coatings and coal tar epoxy coatings etc shall
be applied as shown in the approved drawings.

9.0 ANCHOR BOLTS

9.1 Anchor bolts shall be placed in the steel pole footings as shown on the approved
drawings, and shall be supported in proper position by means of a rigid circular
template. The anchor bolts and the template shall be held rigidly in a manner to
prevent displacement during concrete pouring. The vertical reinforcing bars and
the anchor bolts shall be bonded electrically. Anchor bolts shall be set accurately
to the grade and alignment indicated on the drawings, and within the following
limits:

9.1.1 The center of the circle of the anchor bolts shall be within 25 mm of its
theoretical position.

9.1.2 The angular variations in the specified location of the anchor bolt group
shall not exceed one (1) degree for a single pole.

9.1.3 The actual elevation of any set of anchor bolts shall be within 25 mm of
the specified elevation.

9.2 The anchor bolts and the setting template shall be assembled together into place to
obtain proper setting location for each anchor bolt. The anchor bolt-setting
template shall be furnished as part of the steel poles furnished by the
manufacturer or fabricated separately for the purpose. The location of each of the
anchor bolts shall be accurately set by measuring from top of the bolt to the
required length of anchor bolt to be exposed at the top of the concrete.

9.3 The concrete shall be poured after all the adjustments and checks have been made
as required. The top surface shall be crowned and given trowel finish. After
three days curing, the templates may be removed and after 14 days the forms may
be removed. Waterproof elastomeric coatings and coal tar epoxy coatings etc
shall be applied as shown in the approved drawings.
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10.0 CONCRETE

10.1 General

The measuring, mixing, and placing of concrete shall conform to the latest
requirements of 71-SMSS-5, ACI 318 and ACI 304. In cases of conflicting
specifications, the provisions of 71-SMSS-5 shall prevail. Concrete shall have a
minimum 28-day compressive strength based on degree of exposure required in
71-SMSS-5. The concrete mix design including test report on materials by an
Independent Laboratory and samples of all materials (fine and coarse aggregates,
water, cement, etc.) shall be submitted for review and acceptance to SEC-ERB
Representative a minimum of 45 days prior to the start of concrete work.
Frequency of testing for concrete materials shall be as per 71-SMSS-5.

10.2 Preparation for Concrete Placement

10.2.1 Prior to placement of concrete, excavations and formed areas for the
footing shall be cleaned. All water at the bottom of excavation shall be
removed or absorbed. Hoppers and elephant trunks shall be used for
directing the flow of concrete down the center. For initial pours, sacked
cement shall be used at the bottom of the pumped-out excavations.
Concrete shall not be placed until SEC-ERB Representative inspects the
excavation and/or forms and embedded items. The holes shall be kept in
acceptable condition until placement of concrete is completed. The
placing of concrete shall be accomplished in such a manner as to prevent
segregation of the aggregates. Concrete shall be consolidated by use of
vibrators with just sufficient vibration being done to ensure compaction of
the concrete into a dense homogeneous mass without honeycombs.
Where concrete for pier is deposited against formed surfaces or earth, the
contact surfaces shall be wetted prior to the placement of the concrete
unless the surface treatment of the forms or moisture in the earth is
sufficient to make this requirement unnecessary.

10.2.2 If the amount of groundwater present will result in having concrete of

unacceptable quality, tremie or other pumping methods shall be used for
placing the concrete in accordance with ACI 304R, “Guide for Measuring,
Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete”.

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10.3 Placement of Concrete

10.3.1 Except as shown on the approved drawings, construction joints in

foundations shall be avoided. The use of such joints shall require
approval from SEC-ERB Representative. In cases, where such joints are
permitted, the first lift, which is to be placed as soon as practicable after
excavation is completed, is to be made to an elevation approximately 150
mm below the bottom of the stub angle. The second lift shall then be
placed to meet the requirements indicated on the drawings. Joints not
indicated on the drawings shall be designed and located to least impair the
strength and appearance of the structure, and shall be approved by SEC-
ERB Representative. The surface of the previously placed concrete shall
be thoroughly cleaned of all laitance and foreign matter before placing the
next lift of concrete. Prior to placing the next lift of concrete, the surface
of the poured joint shall be covered with a brushed coat of grout. The
grout shall be introduced into the holes or formed area in the space
between the reinforcement cage and the sides of the excavation or forms,
and the grout brushed over the concrete surfaces to ensure thorough
coverage, particularly between the bars of the reinforcement cage and the
sides of excavation or forms. The whole of a showing face between
prescribed construction joints shall be cast in one continuous operation.
Concrete that is to have a showing face, whether any particular finish is
called for or not, shall be placed and worked as may be necessary to
secure, at the face, a uniform distribution of the aggregates, freedom from
void spaces, and uniform in texture. For showing faces, the forms shall be
smooth and watertight. The top of the foundation shall be sloped to
prevent the accumulation of water. The slope shall start at the heel of the
stub angles and shall have a minimum rise of 6 mm in 300 mm to form a
level plane at the edge of the foundation. At the periphery, an edging tool
shall be used to form a bevel at the edge approximately 12 mm. Exposed
uniform surfaces shall be wood float finished.

10.3.2 During hot weather, or under conditions contributing to rapid setting of

concrete, the mixing and delivery time shall not exceed the following
limits:

a. Air temperature below 29ºC 90 minutes

b. Air temperature above 29ºC but less than 32ºC 75 minutes

c. Air temperature above 32ºC 60 minutes

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All concrete, which has not been placed within 90 minutes after all the
ingredients have been introduced into the mixer, shall be wasted. The
temperature of the mixed concrete shall not exceed 32ºC.

10.4 Curing and Testing

10.4.1 All exposed surfaces shall be cured for a period of at least seven (7) days
except as required by 71-SMSS-5. Curing shall be accomplished by the
continuous application of water of similar quality as that used for mixing,
either through ponding, sprays, or saturated cover materials such as burlap
or cotton mats. If saturated cover materials are used, they shall not be
allowed to dry out.

10.4.2 Concrete cylinders shall be made under the supervision of SEC-ERB

Representative, and testing shall be made by SEC-ERB approved
Independent Laboratory in accordance with ASTM C39, ‘Standard Test
Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens”.

10.4.3 Sixteen (16) concrete cylinders shall be made (four per tower leg) for
every strain tower. Four (4) concrete cylinders shall be made for every
tangent tower foundation for the first thirty (30) tangent towers. If the
cylinders pass the following evaluation and acceptance criteria, the
requirement may be reduced to four (4) cylinders for every fourth tangent
tower. Whenever the sample fails to meet the evaluation and acceptance
criteria, the cycle shall begin again with four (4) cylinders taken for each
of the next thirty (30) tangent tower foundations.

10.4.4 One set of four (4) cylinders shall be made for every angle pole and one
set of four (4) cylinders for every tangent steel monopole foundation for
the first thirty (30) tangent monopole structures. If the cylinders pass the
evaluation and acceptance criteria specified in clause 10.4.6, the
requirement may be reduced to four (4) cylinders for every fourth tangent
monopole. Whenever the sample fails to meet the evaluation and
acceptance criteria, the cycle shall begin again with four (4) cylinders
taken for each of the next thirty (30) tangent steel monopole foundations.

10.4.5 SEC-ERB representative may require additional cylinders to be taken

whenever there is a just cause, such as change in batching procedures,
change in concrete materials, breaking of batching, etc.

10.4.6 Concrete shall be considered acceptable if the following criteria are met:

a. The average of any three (3) consecutive strength tests shall be equal
to or greater than the specified compressive strength.
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b. No individual strength test (average of two cylinders) shall be less

than the specified compressive strength by more than 3.50 MPa.

10.4.7 In the event that the concrete fails to meet the strength requirements, in-
place testing for concrete strength shall be conducted under the
supervision of SEC-ERB Representative. In-place testing shall be
conducted by one or a combination of the following methods:

a. ASTM C42, “Method of Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and

Sawed Beams of Concrete”

b. ASTM C803, Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Hardened

Concrete”

c. ASTM C805, Test Method for Rebound Number of Hardened

Concrete”

11.0 BACKFILL

11.1 Excavated material, that is suitable for backfill around the foundations, shall be
stockpiled separately for use as backfill. The stockpiles of backfill material shall
be sloped to drain water and shall be protected from other elements, which may
render the material unsuitable for backfill. The quality of backfill material shall
be approved by SEC-ERB representative for each foundation.

11.2 Backfill shall be placed in lifts no greater than 200 mm before compaction. Each
lift shall be thoroughly compacted before the next lift is placed. Steel-wheeled
roller compactor shall be used on cohesive materials; vibratory compactor shall be
used on non-cohesive materials. Each layer of non-cohesive material shall be
thoroughly compacted to 85% of the relative density at optimum moisture
content. Relative density for non-cohesive compacted material shall be
determined in accordance with ASTM D4253. Each layer of marl or cohesive
materials shall be compacted to 95% modified proctor density. Maximum density
for marl and other cohesive compacted materials shall be determined in
accordance with ASTM D1557, modified proctor densities. The terms
“maximum density” and “optimum moisture content” shall be as defined in
ASTM D1557. When backfill material is too dry for proper compaction, water
shall be applied to obtain relatively uniform moisture content throughout the
backfill. Stone and rock fragments may be used in the backfill provided they do
not interfere with proper compaction. Rock particles larger than 100 mm shall not
be in contact with the concrete.

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11.3 All locations that settle below the surface of the surrounding ground shall be
refilled. Final grade after backfill shall be sloped and ditched to direct drainage
away from the foundations.

12.0 SAND STABILIZATION

12.1 At structure locations where, as determined by SEC-ERB Representative, a

potential for shifting sand exists, the sand shall be stabilized with crude oil. The
crude oil shall be applied with metered spray nozzle. An average of 4.5 liters of
crude oil shall be applied for every square meter of sand to be stabilized. The
amount of crude oil per square meter shall be increased if the minimum oil
penetration is less than 13 mm. The composition of crude oil shall be as approved
by SEC-ERB Representative.

12.2 The area of sand to be stabilized shall be determined on a structure-by-structure

basis by SEC-ERB Representative, but in all cases, the minimum amount of area
to be stabilized shall consist of an area within a minimum distance of three (3)
meters or more from the edge of the structure pad. Based on actual site
conditions, SEC-ERB representative shall decide whether a minimum distance of
three (3) meters is sufficient for sand stabilization or needs to be increased. Sand
stabilization shall also be done on opposite side of the access as necessary.

13.0 SURFACE EXCAVATION

13.1 For erosion control, grading shall be performed to produce more uniform or level
surface at structure sites and other locations. Excavation in earth and rock shall
be made at approved areas on the site, and the resulting materials wasted or
placed in embankment at designated locations.

13.2 Areas to be filled shall be stripped of topsoil and organic material before forming
embankments thereon. Stripped materials shall not be incorporated in
embankments except when permitted at topsoil. Material not permitted shall be
wasted. Fill materials shall be placed in 200 mm layers and compacted.

14.0 EROSION CONTROL

14.1 The slopes adjacent to structures, which may be washed or otherwise eroded, shall
be protected. Where erosion control is required, no slope or excavation shall be
steeper than one and a half (1 1/2)) horizontal to one (1) vertical without erosion
protection. Structure site slopes shall have contour trenches, for each 2-meter
change in elevation, constructed by hand 0.4 meter deep. The trenches shall drain
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to the sides of the cleared area i.e., the area shall be high in the middle and slope
down each side at about 2% grade from the high point. Where structure sites are
so located that trenching is inadequate to carry water from the cleared area, drains
shall be installed to carry water away from the area. Such drains and their
locations shall be approved by SEC-ERB Representative.

14.2 In wadi areas, where a water level of 300 mm or more above the existing bed may
be expected, concrete barriers shall be installed to protect the structure pads
against erosion. The design of the concrete barriers shall be approved by SEC-
ERB. Erosion control shall be completed at each structure site as soon as
practicable after installation of the structure. If required the concrete barriers
shall be made of concrete slabs.

14.3 When transmission line structures are located on a sloping terrain in the hilly
areas, gravel blanket/retaining walls may be required for the erosion protection of
foundations/structure pads against water current. Gravel blankets shall be placed
in such a way that they do not flow away with water current. The placement of
gravel blanket or construction of retaining wall shall be as approved by SEC-ERB
representative. The gravel shall contain stones no larger than 610 mm and shall
be reasonably clean and free from other foreign matter, and shall be distributed
and graded evenly over the required areas. No compaction shall be required.

15.0 RIP RAP

15.1 Rip Rap shall be placed on the slopes of the structure pad and in such places along
the right-of-way or access roads, which in the opinion of SEC-ERB
Representative, is required to control erosion.

15.2 Rip Rap shall be of durable stones or broken concrete without projecting
reinforcement bars. Rip Rap shall be well graded and shall be individually placed
in a manner that larger pieces are uniformly distributed and the smaller pieces are
filled in the spaces between the larger pieces, to produce a compact uniform layer
of Rip Rap at least 300 mm thick.

16.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

SEC-ERB representative shall make inspections of both materials and workmanship at

each stage of the work, focusing attention on such items as:

16.1 Establishment of correct location for the structure (span length, radial distance,
elevation etc.)
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16.2 Type of structure, height of basic body and leg/body extensions etc.

16.3 Suitability of location for the proposed type of foundation

16.4 Suitability of excavated material for backfill

16.5 Excavation depth

16.6 Setting of templates and placement of stub angles/anchor bolts

16.7 Distance between adjacent and diagonally opposite stub angles

16.8 Stub angle slope/batter

16.9 Quality of concrete

16.10 Sand stabilization

A typical Proforma for keeping the record of monitoring, inspection and installation of
steel structure foundations is enclosed in Appendix-1. This Proforma shall be signed by
the Contractor as well as by SEC-ERB representative.

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APPENDIX-1

STRUCTURE FOUNDATION INSTALLATION REPORT

Project: Foundation Type: _

Contractor: Reference Drawing No: _____

Structure No. and Type: Tower Makeup (leg, body extension): _____

Station (R.D): Span Length: _____

Weather: Air Temperature: _____

Ground Resistance: Concrete Mix Ratio (by volume): _____

DESCRIPTION Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4

Date and time of concreting:

Excavation depth actual, mm:

Water table depth, mm:

Rebars, size and Nos.:

Earthing material used:

(Number of rods, length of wire)

Concrete slump, mm:

Test cylinders taken:

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STUB SETTING DIMENSIONS

Distance between adjacent stubs (specified/actual), mm:

Distance between diagonally opposite stubs (specified/actual), mm:

Stub slope (batter), degrees:

Remarks:

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