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The document outlines standard construction specifications for roads, focusing on the preparation and installation of bedding sand and interlocking concrete paving blocks. It details requirements for grading, compaction, joint filling, and dimensional accuracy, as well as references to relevant standards. Additionally, it specifies delivery, storage, and handling procedures for paving materials to ensure compliance with project specifications.

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Joint Sand Spec

The document outlines standard construction specifications for roads, focusing on the preparation and installation of bedding sand and interlocking concrete paving blocks. It details requirements for grading, compaction, joint filling, and dimensional accuracy, as well as references to relevant standards. Additionally, it specifies delivery, storage, and handling procedures for paving materials to ensure compliance with project specifications.

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STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 – ROADS

Table 7-52: Grading for Bedding Sand for Aggressive Zone(1)


of zone is generally found in Abu Dhabi City and other coastal areas throughout the
Emirate.
2) According to BS EN 13043, category 2.8/6.3 Gc80/15.

D. The bedding sand shall be uniformly spread over the compacted subgrade or aggregate base
course, as applicable for pedestrian or vehicular areas, and screed uniformly to grade approximately
5 to 10 mm higher than required. Actual height to be determined from site trial.
E. The sub base/ subgrade below the bedding aggregates to a depth of 30 cm shall have maximum
acid-soluble total salt content < 1% (according to BS 1377 Part 3)
F. Where utilities are present, preparation of subgrade and sub base should be in accordance with
utility providers’ requirements, including minimum depth of cover.
G. Concrete paving blocks in the approved pattern should be placed as close together as possible
such that the spaces of the joints are between approximately 3 mm and 5 mm. It is important that
the spaces be consistent so that the pattern will remain constant.
H. Utility chamber access openings should be integrated with the paving pattern.
I. Paving blocks should be laid from a mix of pallets to avoid any significant colour banding due to
variation in batches.
J. Any necessary cutting of concrete paving blocks shall be done with a mechanical block splitter or
a purpose built proprietary diamond saw. In all such situations, only cut paving units with true, even
and undamaged edges shall be laid. Cut paving with ragged edges and producing voids shall not be
installed. Cut pieces to be laid shall not be less than 30% of a full paving unit and where necessary
the cut shall be shared uniformly with the next complete unit.
K. Dimensional accuracy, uniformity of joint gaps, alignment and squareness shall be checked after
laying the first three rows of blocks and thereafter at regular intervals. If joints begin to open the
blocks shall be knocked together using a rubber mallet.
L. After each 100m², or such area that has been agreed with the Owner, has been laid the blocks
shall be compacted to the required levels using a plate vibrator.
M. Interlocking concrete paving blocks should be tamped with a mechanical plate vibrator equipped
with a rubber pad on the tamping face (to minimize damage to the finished surface and appearance
of the paving blocks), until pavers are uniformly levelled, true to grade and free of any movement.
The mechanical plate vibrator shall have a plate area of 0.20 to 0.35m² and have a compaction force
of 12-24 KN and a frequency of approximately 75 to 100 Hz. Compaction above and around
underground chambers requires particular attention.
N. The joints in the paving blocks shall be filled with sand complying BS 7533-3:2005+A1:2009 by
sweeping in the jointing sand, unless otherwise approved by project Owner. The grading limits for
the jointing sand specified in BS 7533-3:2005+A1:2009 are indicated in the table below.

Table 7-53: Grading for Jointing Sand

Sieve Size Percentage Passing Each Sieve

2.36 mm 100%

1.18 mm 95-100%

600 μm 50-100%

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Table 7-53: Grading for Jointing Sand

300 μm 15-60%

150 μm 0-15%

75 μm 0-3%

P. No paving shall be left uncompacted overnight except for the 1m strip at the temporary
unrestrained edge.
Q. Upon completion, the finished surface level, shall be within 5mm of the design level and the
maximum deviation within the compacted surface, measured by a 3m straight edge shall not exceed
2mm. The level of any two adjacent blocks shall not differ by more than 1mm. Any areas of paving
which do not comply with these tolerances shall be removed, the aggregate bedding laying course
adjusted and the paving blocks re-laid to the correct levels.
R. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings indicating various patterns to the Owner for review
and approval. No interlocking concrete paving blocks shall be fabricated and delivered before a
specific pattern has been approved.

7.10.3 References
1) ASTM C88
2) ASTM C150
3) ASTM C293
4) ASTM C418
5) ASTM C936
6) BS 812
7) BS 1377
8) BS 6717
9) BS 7533
10) BS EN 933
11) BS EN 1097
12) BS EN 12620
13) BS EN 1744
14) AASHTO T 96-02

7.10.4 Suggested Delivery, Storage & Handling


A. Requirements of On-Site Delivery:

1. The receipts for pavers delivered for use on the Project must state the name of the
Contractor, the Contract Number and the identification number of each batch/bundle
delivered to the site.
2. Each delivery shall also be accompanied by copies of the In-house Certification and
reports on the testing relevant to the batches delivered. The certificate shall confirm that
raw material used in the mixes and finished products comply with ADS 15. On delivery of
pavers to the site, originals or certified copies of these documents must be transmitted to
the Owner.
3. No pavers shall be laid on site until the Owner receives and approves the aforesaid
documentation.
4. The Owner shall be notified 24 hours in advance of pending paver deliveries. No truck
shall be offloaded until inspected by the Owner.

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