SPECIFICATION

Name of work :- Construction of RCC Box to cover existing drain

joining up to Radhanpur Mehsana Road to Dediyasan road
crossing of Mehsana
Name of work :-Construction of RCC Box to cover existing drain joining
up to Radhanpur Mehsana Road to Dediyasan road crossing of Mehsana

GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

1.0 GENERAL :

All Measurements shall be made in the metric system. Different items of work shall be
measured in accordance with the procedures set forth in the relevant sections read in
conjunction with General Conditions of Contract. The same shall not however apply in the case
of Iump-sum items. All measurements and computations unless otherwise indicated, shall be
carried nearest to the following limits :

(i) Length and breadth 10mm

(ii) height, depth or thickness of earthwork Sq.Mt.

sub-base, bases. surfacing, and structural members 5mm

(iii) Areas 0.01 Sq. Metre

(iv) Cubic contents 0.01 Cubic Metre

in recording dimensions of work the sequence of length, width and height or depth or thickness
shall be followed.

2.0 MEASUREMENT OF LEAD FOR MATERIALS

Where lead is specified in the contract for construction materials. the same shall be
measured as described hereunder.

Lead shall be measured over the shortest practicable route and not the one actually taken
and the decision of the Engineer-in-charge in this regard shall be taken as final. Distance up to
and including 100 meters shall be measured in units of 50 metres, exceeding 100 meter but not
exceeding 1 KM, in units of 100 metres, and exceeding 1 Km, in units of 500 meters. The half
and greater than half of the units shall be reckoned as one and less than half of the units
ignored. In this regard, the source of the material shall be divided into suitable blocks and for
each block the distance from the centre of the block to the centre of placing pertaining to that
block shall be taken as the lead distance.

3.0 SURFACE REGULARITY OF SUBGRADE & PAVEMENT COURSES :

The surface regularity of completed sub-base courses and wearing surfaces in the
longitudinal and transverse directions shall be within the tolerances indicated in table below.
The longitudinal profile shall be checked with a 3 metre long straight edge, at the middle of
 each traffic lane along a line parallel to the centre line of the road. The transverse profile shall
be checked with a set for three camber boards at intervals of 10 metres.

Permitted tolerance of surface regularity for pavement courses

Longitudinal Profile with 3 meter

Cross Profile
straight edge

Maximum
Sr. Type of Construction Maximum Maximum number of permissible
permissible undulation permitted in variation from
undulation in any 300 m length specified
mm exceeding in mm profile camber
template mm

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 Earth sub-grade 36 30 -- -- -- 15

2 Granular i lime / Cement 23 -- 30 -- -- 12

Stabilized Sub-base

3 Water Bound Macadam 18 -- -- 30 -- 8

with nominal size metal
{20 – 50 mm}

4 Semi Dense carpet @@ 18 -- -- -- 20 6

Notes :

1. @ @ These are for machine laid surfaces. If laid manually, due to unavoidable reason,
tolerance up to 50 percent above these values in this column may be permitted. However, this
relaxation does not apply to the values of maximum undulation for longitudinal and cross
profiles mentioned in columns 3 and 8 in the TABLE.

2 Surface evenness requirements in respect of both the longitudinal and cross profiles should
be simultaneously satisfied.
3. Rectification :Where the surface irregularity of sub-grade and the various pavement
courses fall outside the specified tolerances, the contractor shall be liable to rectify these in the
manner described below and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge at his own cost.
(i) Sub-grade
Where the surface is high, it shall be trimmed and suitably compacted. Where
the same in low, the deficiency shall be corrected by adding fresh material The degree of
compaction and the type of material to be used shall conform to the specified requirements.
(ii) Granular1 Sub- base :
Same as at (i) above except that the degree of compaction and the type of
material to be used shall conform to the specified requirements.
(iii) Lime l Cement stabilized soil sub-base
 For Lime/ Cement treated materials where the surface is high, the same shall be
suitably trimmed while taking care that the material below is not disturbed due to this
operation. However, where the surface is low. the same shall be corrected as described
herein below.
For cement treated material, when the time elapsed between detection of irregularity and
the time of mixing of the material, is less then 2 hours. the surface shall be scarified to a
depth of 50mm, supplemented with freshly mixed material as necessary and recomposed to
the relevant specification. When this time is more than 2 hour, the full depth of the layer
shall be removed from the pavement and replaced with fresh material, to specification. In
either case, the area treated shall not be less than 5 meters long by 2 meters wide. This
shall also apply to lime treated material except that the time criterion shall be 3 hours
instead of 2 hours.

(iv) Water Bound Macadam Base :

Where the surface is high or low. that top 75mm shall be scarified. reshaped with
added material as necessary and re-compacted The area treated at a place shall not be less
than 5 meters long and 2 metres wide.
(V) Bituminous Construction :
For bituminous constructions, other than wearing course, where the surface is
low. The deficiency shall be corrected by adding fresh material and re-compaction to
specifications. Where this surface is high, the full depth of the layer shall be removed and
replaced with fresh material and compacted to specifications. For wearing course, where
the surface is high or low. the full depth of the layer shall be removed and replaced with
fresh material and compacted to specifications in all cases where the removal and
replacement of a bituminous layer is involved, the area treated shall not be less than 5
meter long and not less than 1 lane wide.
4. QUALITY CONTROL TEST DURING CONSTRUCTION :
The materials supplied and the works carried out by the Contractor shall conform to the
enclosed relevant specifications. For ensuring the requisite quality of construction, the materials
and works shall be subjected to quality control test as described hereinafter, by the Engineer-in-
charge. The testing frequencies set forth are the desirable minimum and the Engineer-in-charge
shall have the full authority to carry out test as frequently as he may deem necessary to satisfy
that the materials at work Comply with the appropriate specifications. Test procedures for the
various quality control tests are indicated in the respective sections of the specification or for
certain tests within this section. Where no specific testing procedure is mentioned, the test shall
be carried out as per prevalent accepted engineering practice to the directions of the Engineer-
in-charge
5. TESTS ON EARTH WORK OF EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION:
5.1 Borrow Material:
(a) Sand Content (IS : 2720 Part IV)
Two test per 8000 Cubic meter of soil
(b) Plasticity Test (IS : 2720 Part-V)
Each type to be tested.
Two tests per 8000 Cubic Meter of soil.
(c) Density test (IS : 2720 Part VII)
Each soil type to be tested.
Two tests per 8000 Cubic Meter of soil.
 (d) Moisture Content Test (IS :2720 Part -11)
One test for every 250 Cubic Meter of soil.
5.2 Compaction Control :

Control shall be exercised by taking at least one measurement of density for each 1000
square meters of compacted area, or closer as required lo yield !lie minimum number of test
results for evaluating day's work on statistical basis. The determination of density shall be
accordance with IS : 2720 (Part XXVIII). Test locations shall be chosen only through random
sampling techniques. Control shall not be based on the result of any one test but on the mean
value of a set of 5-10 density determinations. The number of tests in one set of measurements
shall be 5 as long as it IS felt that sufficient control over borrow material and the method of
compactions is being exercised. If considerable variations are observed between individual
density results, the minimum number of tests in one set of measurement shall be increase to 10..
The acceptance of work shall be subject to the condition that the mean dry density equals or
exceeds the specified density and the standard deviation for any set of results is below 0.08
gm/cc. However for earthwork in shoulders and in top 500 mm portion of the embankment
below the sub grade, at least one density measurement shall be taken for every 500 square
meters of the compacted area provided further that the number of the tests in each set of
measurement shall be at least 10. In other respects, the control shall be similar to that described
earlier.
6. Following materials shall conform to the Indian Standards shown against them :

(1) Cement IS : 269

(2) Sand for masonry IS 2116
(3) Sand for Concrete IS 383
(4) Coarse aggregates IS 383
(5) Mild Steel IS 432
(6) High yield strength deformed bars
(a) Hot Rolled IS : 1139
(b) Cold Twisted IS : 1786
7. BARREL THICKNESS OF PIPES OF DIFFERENT CLASS SHALL BE AS
UNDER

Sr. internal Diameter of Barrel thickness (in mm)

No. pipe in mm
NP1 NP2 NP3

1 80 25 25 --

2 100 25 25 --

3 150 25 25 --

4 250 25 25 --

5 30 30 30 --

6 350 32 32 75

7 400 32 32 75
 Sr. internal Diameter of Barrel thickness (in mm)
No. pipe in mm
NP1 NP2 NP3

8 450 35 35 75

9 500 -- 35 75

10 600 -- 40 80

11 700 -- 40 80

12 800 -- 45 90

13 900 -- 50 100

14 1000 -- 55 100

15 1100 -- 60 115

16 1200 -- 65 115

Signature of contractor Executive Engineer

R. & B. Division
MEHSANA
Name of work :-Construction of RCC Box to cover existing drain joining up to
Radhanpur Mehsana Road to Dediyasan road crossing of Mehsana

SPECIFICATION FOR MATERIALS

M-1 Water:

1.1 Water shall not be salty or brackish and shall be clean, reasonably clear and free from objectionable
quantities of silt and traces of oil and injurious alkalis, salts, organic matter and other deleterious
material which will either weaken the mortar or concrete or cause efflorescence or attack the steel in
R.C.C. Container for transport, storage and handling of water shall be clean. Water shall conform
to the standards specified in LS. 456-1978.

1.2. 1f required by Engineer-in-charge it shall be tested by comparison with distilled water.

Comparison shall he made by means of standard cement tests for soundness, time of setting and mortar
strength as specified in LS. 269-1976. Any indication of unsoundness, change in time of setting by 30
minutes or more or decrease of more than 10 per cent in strength of mortar prepared with water sample
when compared with the results obtained with mortar prepared with distilled water shall be sufficient
cause for rejection of water under test.

1.3. Water for curing mortar, concrete or masonry should not be too acidic or too alkaline. It shall be
free of elements which significantly affect the hydration reaction or otherwise interfere with the
hardening of concrete during curing or those which produce objectionable stains or other unsightly
deposits on concrete or mortar surfaces.

1.4. Hard and bitter water shall not be used for curing.

1.5. Potable water will be generally found suitable for curing mortar or concrete.

M-3 Cement:

3.1 Cement shall be ordinary Portland slag cement as per LS. 269-1976 or Portland slag cement as
pr I.S. 455-1976.

M-6 Sand:

6.1. Sand shall be natural sand, clean, well graded, hard strong durable and gritty particle free from
injurious amounts of dust clay, kankar nodules, soft or flaky particles shale, alkali; salts organic,
matter, loam, mica or other deleterious substance and shall be got approved from the Engineer-in-
charge. The sand shall not contain wore than 8 percent of silt as determined by field test, if
necessary the sand shall be washed to make it clean.

6.2. Coarse Sand:

The fineness modulus of coarse sand shall not be less than 2.5 and shall not exceed 3.0. The
sieve analysis of coarse shall be as under:

I. S. Sieve Percentage by weight I. S. Sieve Percentage by weight

Designation passing sieve Designation passing sieve

4.75 mm. 100 600 Micron 30 – 10

2.36 mm. 90 To 100 300 Micron 5 – 70

1.18 mm. 70 – 100 150 Micron 0 – 50

6.3 Fine Sand:

The fineness modulus shall not exceed 1.0. The sieve analysis of fine sand shall be as under

I. S. Sieve Percentage by weight I. S. Sieve Percentage by weight

Designation passing sieve Designation passing sieve

4.75 mm. 100 600 Micron 40 – 85

2.36 mm. 100 300 Micron 5 – 50

1.18 mm. 70 – 100 150 Micron 0 - 10

M-12 Stone Coarse Aggregate for Nominal Mix Concrete:

12.1. Coarse aggregate shall be machine crushed stone of black trap or equivalent and be hard,
strong, dense, durable, clean and free from skin and coating likely to prevent proper adhesion of
mortar.

12.2. The aggregate shall generally be cubical in shape. Unless special stones of particular quarries
are mentioned aggregates shall be machine crushed from the best black trap or equivalent hard
stone as approved. Aggregate shall have no deleterious reaction with cement. The size of the coarse
aggregate for plain cement concrete and ordinary reinforced cement concrete shall generally be as
per the table given below. However in case of reinforced cement concrete the maximum limit may
be restricted to 6 mm. less than the minimum lateral clear distance between bars or 6 mm. less than
the cover, whichever is smaller.

TABLE

I. S. Sieve Percentage passing for single sized I. S. Sieve Percentage passing

Designation aggregates of Nominal size Designation for single sized
aggregates of Nominal
20 mm
size

40 mm 20 mm 40 mm 40 20 40
mm mm mm
80 mm. --- --- --- 12.5 mm. --- --- ---

63 mm. 100 --- --- 10 mm. 0.5 0.02 0.30

40 mm. 85 – 100 100 --- 4.75 mm. --- 0.5 0.5

20 mm. 0 – 20 85 – 100 100 2.35 mm. --- --- ---

16 mm. --- --- 85 – 100

Note: This percentage may be varied some what by Engineer-in-charge when considered
necessary for obtaining better density and strength of concrete.

12.3. The grading test shall be taken in the beginning and at the change of source of materials. The
necessary test indicated in I.S. 383-1970 and I.S. 456-1978 shall have to be carried out to ensure
the acceptability. The aggregates shall he stored separately and handled in such a manner as to
prevent the intermixing of different aggregates. If the aggregates are covered with dust, they shall
be washed with water to make them clean.

M-13 Black Trap Stone Coarse Aggregate:

13.1. Aggregate For Design Mix Concrete: Coarse aggregate shall be of machine crushed stone of
black trap hard stone and be hard strong dense- durable clean and free from skin and coating likely
to prevent proper adhesion of mortar.

13.2. The aggregates shall generally be cubical in shape. Unless special stones of particular
quarries are mentioned, aggregates shall be machine crushed from the best, black trap or equivalent
hard stones as approved. Aggregate shall have no deleterious reaction with cement.

13.3. The necessary tests indicated in I.S. 383-1970 and I.S. 456-1978 shall have to be carried out
to ensure the acceptability of the material.

13.4. If aggregate is covered with dust it shall be washed with water to make it clean.

M-14 Brick Bats Aggregate:

14.1. Brick bat aggregate shall be broken from well burnt or slightly over burnt and dense brick. It
shall be homogeneous in texture roughly cubical in shape, clean and free from dirt of any other
foreign material. The brick bats shall be of 40 mm. to 50 mm. size unless otherwise specified in the
item. The under burnt of over burnt brick bats shall not be allowed.

14.2. The brick hats shall be measured by volume by suitable boxes or as directed.
M-18 Mild Steel Bars:

18.1 Mild steel bars reinforcement for R.C.C. work shall conform to I.S. 432 (Part-II) 1966 and
shall be of tested quality. It shall also comply with relevant part of I.S. -t56- 1978.

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

18.3. For the purpose of payment, the bar shall be measured correct up to 100 mm. length and
weight payable worked out at the rate specified below:

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

2. 8 mm 0.39 Kg./Rmt. 9. 22 mm 2.98 Kg./Rmt.

3. 10 mm 0.62 Kg./Rmt. 10. 25 mm 3.85 Kg./Rmt.

4. 12 mm 0.89 Kg./Rmt. 11. 28 mm 4.83 Kg./Rmt.

5. 14 mm 1.21 Kg./Rmt. 12. 32 mm 6.31 Kg./Rmt.

6. 16 mm 1.58 Kg./Rmt. 13. 36 mm 7.99 Kg./Rmt.

7. 18 mm 2.00 Kg./Rmt. 14. 40 mm 9.86 Kg./Rmt.

M-19 High Yield Strength Steel Deformed Bars:

19.1. High yield strength steel deformed bars be either cold twisted or hot rolled shall conform to
I.S. 1739-1966 and I.S. 1139- 1966 respectively.

19.2. Other provision and requirements shall conform to specification No. M-18 for Mild steel
bars.

M-20 High Tensile Steel Wires:

20.1. The high tensile wires for the use in pre stressed concrete work shall confirm to I.S. 2090-
1962.

20.2. The tensile strength of the high tensile steel bars shall be as specified in the item. In absence
of the given strength, the minimum strength shall he taken as per Para 6.1 of I.S. 1785-1962.
Testing shall be done as per I.S. requirements. 20.3. The high tensile steel shall be free from loose
mill scale, rust oil, grease, or any other harmful matter. Cleaning of steel bars may he carried out
by immersion in solvent solution, wire brushing or passing through a pressure box containing
carborandum.
20.4. The high tensile wire shall be obtained from manufactures in coil having diameter not less
than 350 times the diameter of wire itself so that wire springs back straight on being uncoiled.

M-21 Mild Steel Binding Wires:

21.1. The mild steel wire shall be of 1.63 mm. or 1.22 mm. (16 or 18 gauge) diameter and shall
conform to I.S. 280-1972.

21.2. The use of black wire will be permitted for binding reinforcement bars. It shall be free from
rust, oil paint, grease, loose mill scale or any other undesirable coating which may prevent
adhesion of cement mortar.

Signature of contractor Executive Engineer

R. & B. Division
MEHSANA
Name of work :-Construction of RCC Box to cover existing drain joining
up to Radhanpur Mehsana Road to Dediyasan road crossing of Mehsana

ITEM WISE SPECIFICATIONS

Item No 1
Clearing and grubbing road land including uprooting rank vegetation grass bushes, shrubs,
sapling and trees girth up to 300 mm removal of stumps of trees cut earlier and disposal of
unserviceable materials (C) By mechanical means in area of light jungle
201. CLEARING AND GRUBBING
201.1. Scope
This work shall consist of cutting, removing and disposing of all materials such as trees, bushes,
shrubs, stumps, roots, grass, weeds, top organic soil not exceeding 150 mm in thickness, rubbish etc.,
which in the opinion of the Engineer arc unsuitable for incorporation in the works, from, the area of
road land containing road embankment, drains, cross-drainage structures and such other areas as may-
be specified on the drawings or by the Engineer. It shall include necessary excavation, backfilling of
pits resulting from uprooting of trees and stumps to required compaction, handling, salvaging, and
disposal of cleared materials. Clearing and grubbing shall be performed in advance of earthwork
operations and in accordance with the requirements of these Specifications.
201.2. Preservation of Property/Amenities
Roadside trees, shrubs, any other plants, pole lines, fences, signs, monuments, buildings, pipelines,
sewers and all highway facilities within or adjacent to the highway which are not to be disturbed shall
be protected from injury or damage. The Contractor shall, provide and install at his own expense,
suitable safeguards approved by the Engineer for this purpose.
During clearing and grubbing, the Contractor shall take all adequate precautions against soil erosion,
water pollution, etc., and where required, undertake additional works to that effect vide Clause 306.
Before start of operations, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval, his work plan
including the procedure to be followed for disposal of waste materials, etc., and the schedules for
carrying out temporary and permanent erosion control works as stipulated in Clause 306.3.
201-3. Methods, Tools and Equipments
Only such methods, tools and equipment as are approved by the Engineer and which will not affect the
property to be preserved shall be adopted for the Work. If the area has thick vegetation/roots/trees, a
crawler or pneumatic tire dozer of adequate capacity may be used for clearance purposes. The dozer
shall have ripper attachments for removal of tree stumps. All trees, stumps, etc., falling within
excavation and fill lines shall be cot to such depth below ground level that in no case foil within 500
mm of the sub grade. Also, all vegetation such as roots, under-growth, grass and other deleterious
matter unsuitable for incorporation in the embankment/sub grade shall be removed between fill lines to
the satisfaction of the Engineer. On areas beyond these limits, trees and stumps required to be removed
as directed by the Engineer shall be cut down to 1 m below ground level so that these do not present an
unsightly appearance. All branches of trees extending above the trimmed as directed by the Engineer.
All excavations below the general ground level arising out of the removal of trees, stumps, etc., shall
be filled with suitable material and compacted thoroughly so as to make the surface at these points
conform to the surrounding area. Ant-hills both above and below the ground, as are liable to collapse
and obstruct free subsoil water flow shall be removed and their workings, which may extend to several
meters, shall be suitably treated.
201.4. Disposal of Materials
All materials arising from clearing and grubbing operations shall be the property of Government and
shall be disposed of by the Contractor as hereinafter provided or directed by the Engineer. Trunks,
branches and stumps of trees shall be cleaned of limbs and roots and stacked. Also boulders, stones and
other materials usable in road construction shall be neatly stacked as directed by the Engineer. Stacking
of stumps, boulders, stones etc., shall be done at specified spots with all lifts and up to a lead of 1000
m. All products of clearing and grubbing which, in the opinion of the Engineer, cannot be used or
auctioned shall be cleared away from the roadside in a manner as directed by the Engineer. Care shall
be taken to see that unsuitable waste materials are disposed of in such a manner that there is no
likelihood of these getting mixed up with the materials meant for embankment, sub grade and road
construction.
201.5. Measurements for Payment
Clearing and grubbing for road embankment, drains and cross-drainage structures shall be
measured on running meter basis in terms of Rmt. Clearing and grubbing of borrow areas shall be
deemed to be a part of works preparatory to embankment construction and shall be deemed to have
been included in the rates quoted for the embankment construction item and no separate payment shall
be made for the same. Cutting of trees up to 300 mm in girth including removal of stumps and roots,
and trimming of branches of trees extending above the roadway shall be considered incidental to the
cleaning and grubbing operations. Removal of stumps left over after trees have been cut by any other
agency shall also be considered incidental to the clearing and grubbing operations. Cutting, including
removal of stumps and roots of trees of girth above 300 mm and backfilling to required compaction
shall be measured in terms of number according to the sizes given below:-
i) Above 300 mm to 600 mm
ii) Above 600 mm to 900 mm
iii) Above 900 mm to 1800 mm
iv) Above 1800 mm
For this purpose, the girth shall be measured at a height of 1 metre above ground or at the top of the
stump if the height of the stump is less than one metre from the ground.
201.6. Rates
201.6.1. The Contract unit rates for the various items of clearing and grubbing shall be payment in full-for
carrying out, the required operations including full compensation for all labor, materials, tools, equipment
and incidentals necessary to complete the work. These will also include removal of stumps of trees less
than 300 mm in girth as well as stumps left over after cutting of trees carried out by another agency,
excavation and back-filling to required density, where necessary, and handling, salvaging,
Item No 2
Excavation for foundation in sand, gravel, clay soft soils and murrum etc. including shoring,
strutting dewatering as necessary and disposing of the excavated stuff as directed.(A) Depth upto 3.0
M. and with all lead and lift
(a) Loose or soft soil
1. Excavation for structures shall consist of the removal of material for the construction of
foundations for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, cut off walls, pipe culverts and other
similar structures, in accordance with the requirement, of these specifications and the lines and
dimensions shown on the drawings or as indicated by the Engineer-in-charge. The work shall be
include all necessary sheeting, shoring, bracing, draining and pumping and the removal of all logs,
stumps, shrubs, and other deleterious matter and obstruction necessary for the foundations, trimming
bottoms of excavations; back filling and clearing up the site and the disposal of all surplus material.
2. After the site has been cleared the limits of excavation shall be set out true to lines, curves,
slopes, graces and sections as shown on the drawing or as directed by the Eigneer-in-charge. The
contractor shall provide all labour, survey instruments and materials such as strings, pegs nails
bamboos, stones, lime, mortar, concrete, etc. required in connection with the setting out of works and
the establishment of bench mark, centre line stones and other marks and stakes as long as in the
opinion of the Engineer-in-charge, they are required for the work.
 3. Excavation shall be taken to the width of the lowest step of the footing. The contractor at his
own expense shall put up necessary shoring, strutting and planking or cut slopes to a safer angle or
both with due regard to the safety of personal and works and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge.
4. The depth to which the excavation is to be carried out shall be is shown on the drawings,
unless the type of material encountered is such as to require changes, in which case the depth shall be
as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
5. Where water is met with in excavation due to stream flow, seepage, springs, rain or other
reasons, the contractor shall take adequate measures such as balling pumping, to keep the foundation
trenches dry when so required and to protect the green concrete/masonry against damage by erosion or
sudden rising of water level. The methods to be adopted in this regards and other details thereof shall
be left to the choice of the contractor but subject to approval of the Engineer-in-charge. Approval of the
Engineer-in-charge shall, however not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for the adequacy of
dewatering, and production arrangement and for the quality and safety of the works.

6. Pumping from the interior of any foundation enclosure shall be done in such a manner as to
preclude the possibility of movement of water through any fresh concrete. No pumping shall be
permitted during the placing of concrete or for any period of at least 24 hours thereafter, unless it is
done from a suitable sump separated from the concrete work by a water tight wall or other similar
means.

7. The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and transversely or stepped
as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Before footing is laid, the surface shall be slightly watered and
rammed. In the event of excavation having been made deeper than that shown on the drawings or as
otherwise ordered by the Engineer-in-charge , the extra depth shall be made up with concrete or
masonry of the foundation grade at the cost of the contractor. Ordinary filling shall not be used for the
purpose to bring the foundation to level. If there are any slips or blows in the excavation, these shall be
removed by the contractor at his own cost.

8. Near towns, villages and all frequented places, trenches and foundation pits shall be secretly
fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red lights at night to avoid accidents. The
contractor shall take adequate protective measures to see that the excavation operations do not affect or
damage adjoining structures.

9. Backfilling shall be done with approved materials after concrete or masonry is fully set and
carried out in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the structure. All space between
foundation masonry or concrete and the sides of excavation shall be refilled to the original surface,
making ue allowance for settlement in 250 mm loose layers, which shall be watered and compacted.

10. All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Government. Where the excavated
materials is to be used in the construction of embankment, it shall be directly deposited at the required
location within 100 metres lead.

11. All useful materials not intended for use in the bank, shall be stacked neatly on Government
land as directed by the Engineer-in-charge within 100 metres lead. Unsuitable and surplus materials not
intended for use shall be disposed off as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.

12. Excavation for structures shall be measured in cubic metres for each class of materials
encountered, limit to the dimensions shown on the drawing or as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
Excavation over increased width cutting of slopes, shoring, shuttering and planking shall be deemed as
convenience for the contractor in executing the work and shall not be measured and paid for separately.

13. The contract unit rate for the items of excavation for structures shall be paid in full for
carrying out the required operations including :-

1. Seeting out and fixing bench marks and centre lines stones.
2. Construction of necessary shoring and bracing and their subsequent removal.
 3. Removal of all logs, stumps, Grubs and other deleterious matter and obstructions for
placing the foundations including trimming of bottoms of excavations;
4. Foundation sealing, dewatering including pumping;
5. Backfilling, Clearing up the site and disposal of all surplus material within all lifts and lead
upto 100 metres.
6. All labour, materials, tools equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to complete the
work to the specification.

14. Excavation shall be for ordinary soil such as vegetation or organic soil, turf, sand, silt, loam,
clay, mud, black cotton soil, soft shale or soft murrum, a mixture of these and similar material which
yields to the ordinary application of pick and shovel, or other ordinary digging equipment. Removal of
gravel or any other nodular material having diameter in any one direction not exceeding 75 mm.
occurring in such strata shall be deemed to be covered under this category. The classification

Item No 3
Excavation for foundation in sand, gravel, clay soft soils and murrum etc. including shoring,
strutting dewatering as necessary and disposing of the excavated stuff as directed.(B) Depth from
3.0 to 6.0 M. and with all lead and lift
(a) Loose or soft soil
1. Excavation for structures shall consist of the removal of material for the construction of
foundations for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, headwalls, cut off walls, pipe culverts and other
similar structures, in accordance with the requirement, of these specifications and the lines and
dimensions shown on the drawings or as indicated by the Engineer-in-charge. The work shall be
include all necessary sheeting, shoring, bracing, draining and pumping and the removal of all logs,
stumps, shrubs, and other deleterious matter and obstruction necessary for the foundations, trimming
bottoms of excavations; back filling and clearing up the site and the disposal of all surplus material.
2. After the site has been cleared the limits of excavation shall be set out true to lines, curves,
slopes, graces and sections as shown on the drawing or as directed by the Eigneer-in-charge. The
contractor shall provide all labour, survey instruments and materials such as strings, pegs nails
bamboos, stones, lime, mortar, concrete, etc. required in connection with the setting out of works and
the establishment of bench mark, centre line stones and other marks and stakes as long as in the
opinion of the Engineer-in-charge, they are required for the work.
3. Excavation shall be taken to the width of the lowest step of the footing. The contractor at his
own expense shall put up necessary shoring, strutting and planking or cut slopes to a safer angle or
both with due regard to the safety of personal and works and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-
charge.
4. The depth to which the excavation is to be carried out shall be is shown on the drawings,
unless the type of material encountered is such as to require changes, in which case the depth shall be
as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
5. Where water is met with in excavation due to stream flow, seepage, springs, rain or other
reasons, the contractor shall take adequate measures such as balling pumping, to keep the foundation
trenches dry when so required and to protect the green concrete/masonry against damage by erosion or
sudden rising of water level. The methods to be adopted in this regards and other details thereof shall
be left to the choice of the contractor but subject to approval of the Engineer-in-charge. Approval of the
Engineer-in-charge shall, however not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for the adequacy of
dewatering, and production arrangement and for the quality and safety of the works.

6. Pumping from the interior of any foundation enclosure shall be done in such a manner as to
preclude the possibility of movement of water through any fresh concrete. No pumping shall be
permitted during the placing of concrete or for any period of at least 24 hours thereafter, unless it is
done from a suitable sump separated from the concrete work by a water tight wall or other similar
means.

7. The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and transversely or stepped
as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. Before footing is laid, the surface shall be slightly watered and
rammed. In the event of excavation having been made deeper than that shown on the drawings or as
otherwise ordered by the Engineer-in-charge , the extra depth shall be made up with concrete or
masonry of the foundation grade at the cost of the contractor. Ordinary filling shall not be used for the
purpose to bring the foundation to level. If there are any slips or blows in the excavation, these shall be
removed by the contractor at his own cost.

8. Near towns, villages and all frequented places, trenches and foundation pits shall be secretly
fenced, provided with proper caution signs and marked with red lights at night to avoid accidents. The
contractor shall take adequate protective measures to see that the excavation operations do not affect or
damage adjoining structures.

9. Backfilling shall be done with approved materials after concrete or masonry is fully set and
carried out in such a way as not to cause undue thrust on any part of the structure. All space between
foundation masonry or concrete and the sides of excavation shall be refilled to the original surface,
making ue allowance for settlement in 250 mm loose layers, which shall be watered and compacted.

10. All the excavated materials shall be the property of the Government. Where the excavated
materials is to be used in the construction of embankment, it shall be directly deposited at the required
location within 100 metres lead.

11. All useful materials not intended for use in the bank, shall be stacked neatly on Government
land as directed by the Engineer-in-charge within 100 metres lead. Unsuitable and surplus materials not
intended for use shall be disposed off as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.

12. Excavation for structures shall be measured in cubic metres for each class of materials
encountered, limit to the dimensions shown on the drawing or as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
Excavation over increased width cutting of slopes, shoring, shuttering and planking shall be deemed as
convenience for the contractor in executing the work and shall not be measured and paid for separately.

13. The contract unit rate for the items of excavation for structures shall be paid in full for
carrying out the required operations including :-

7. Seeting out and fixing bench marks and centre lines stones.
8. Construction of necessary shoring and bracing and their subsequent removal.
9. Removal of all logs, stumps, Grubs and other deleterious matter and obstructions for
placing the foundations including trimming of bottoms of excavations;
10. Foundation sealing, dewatering including pumping;
11. Backfilling, Clearing up the site and disposal of all surplus material within all lifts and lead
upto 100 metres.
12. All labour, materials, tools equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to complete the
work to the specification.

14. Excavation shall be for ordinary soil such as vegetation or organic soil, turf, sand, silt, loam,
clay, mud, black cotton soil, soft shale or soft murrum, a mixture of these and similar material which
yields to the ordinary application of pick and shovel, or other ordinary digging equipment. Removal of
gravel or any other nodular material having diameter in any one direction not exceeding 75 mm.
occurring in such strata shall be deemed to be covered under this category. The classification

Item No 4
Filling available excavated earth (excluding rock) in trenches. Plinth, sides of
foundations etc. in layers not exceeding 20 cm. in depth consolidating each deposited layer
by ramming and watering.
1.0. Workmanship:
1.1. The earth to be used for. filling shall be free from salts, organic or other foreign matter. All clods
of earth shall be broken.
1.2. As soon as the work in foundation has been completed and measured, the site of foundation shall
be cleared of all debris, brick bats, mortar dropping etc; and filled with earth in layers not exceeding 20
Cms. Each layer shall be adequately watered, rammed and consolidated before the succeeding layer is
laid. The earth shall be rammed with iron rammers where feasible and with the butt ends of crow-bars,
where rammer cannot be used.
1.3. The plinth shall be similarly filled with earth in layers not exceeding 20 Cms. adequately watered
and consolidated bramming with iron or wooden rammers. When filling reaches finished level, the
surface shall be flooded with water for atleast 24 hours and allowed to dry and then rammed and
consolidated.
1.4. The finished level of filling shall be kept to shape intended to be given to floor.
1.5. In case of large heavy duty flooring like factory flooring, the consolidation may be done by power
rollers, where so specified. The extent of consolidation required shall also be as specified.
1.6. The excavated stuff of the selected type shall be allowed to be used in filling the trenches and
plinth. Under no circumstances black cotton soil be used for filling the plinth.
2.0. Mode of measurement and payment:
2.1. The payment shall be made for filling in plinth and trenches. No deduction shall be made for
shrinkage or voids, if consolidated as instructed above.
2.2. The rate shall be for a unit of one cubic metre.

Item No 5
Add extra for disposing off the excavated stuff of above items for lead of 3 Km
The surplus earth, which is left on site after refilling and proper watering of the trenches, shall
hacartcarted away up to a distance within lead upon 5 km. All surplus earth should be carted away
immediately after the instruction or orders of the engineer in charge. The surplus earth shall be spread
at the site shown where it is carried.
The measurement of the surplus earth shall be paid for as per arithmetical calculations. Nothing extra
shall be paid for the bulk age of the excavated earth.

The rate shall be for a unit of one Cmt.

Item No 6
Demolition including stacking of serviceable materials and disposal of unserviceable materials
with all lead & lift (i) RCC Work
1. This work shall consist of removing, as here in after set forth, existing culverts, bridges, pavements,
kerbes and other structures like guard-rails, fences utility poles, manholes, catch basins, inlets, etc.
Which are in place but interfere with the new construction or are not suitable to remain inplace, and of
salvaging and disposing of the resulting materials and backfilling the resulting trenches and pits.

2. Existing culverts, bridges, pavements and other structures which are within the highway and
which are designated to be removed shall be removed upto the limits and extent specified in the
drawings or as indicated by the Engineer-in-charge.

3. Dismantaling and removal operations shall be carried out with such equipment and in such a
manner as to leave undisturbed, adjacent pavement, structures and any other work to be left in place.
4. All operations necessary for the removal of any existing structure which might endanger new
construction shall be completed prior to the start of new work.
5. The structure shall be dismantaled carefully and the resulting materials so removed as not to
cause any damage to the serviceable materials to be salvaged, the part of the structure to be retained
and any other properties or structures nearby.
6. Unless otherwise specified, the superstructure portion of culverts/bridges shall be entirely
removed and other parts removed to below the ground level or as necessary depending upton the
interference they cause to the new construction. Removal of overlying or adjacent material if required
in connection with the dismantaling of the structures, shall be incidental to this item.
 7. Where existing culverts/bridges are to be extened or otherwise incorporated in the new work,
only such part of the existing structure shall be removed as are necessary to provide a proper
connection to the new work. The connecting edges shall be cut, chipped and trimmed to the required
lines and grades without weakening or damaging any part f the structure to be retained. Reinforcing
bars which are to be left in place so as to project into new work as owels or ties shall not be injured
during removal of concrete.
8. Pipe culverts shall be carefully removed in such a manner to avoid damage to the pipes.
9. Steel structures shall unless otherwise provided be carefully dismantaled in such a manner as
to avoid damage to members thereof. If specified in the drawing or directed by the Engineer-in-charge
that structure is to be removed in a condition suitable for re-erection all members shall be match
marked by the contractor with white lead paint before dismantling end pins, nuts, loose plates, etc. shall
be similarly marked to indicate there proper location, all pins, pin holes and machined surfaces shall be
painted with a mixture of white lead and tallow and all loose parts shall be securely to adjacent
members or packed in boxes.
10. Timber structure shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid damage to such timber or
lumber as is designated to be salvaged by the Engineer-in-charge.
11. In removing pavement, kerbs,gutters and other structures ike guard rails, fences, manholes,
catch business, inlets, etc. where portions of the existing construction are to be left in the finished work
the same shall be removed to an existing joint or out and chipped to a true line with a face
perpendicular to the surface of the existing strata. Sufficient removal shall be made to provide for
proper grades and connections with the new work as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
12. All concrete pavements, base course in carriage way and shoulders etc. designated for
removal shall be broken to pieces whose volume shall not exceed 0.02 cubic metre and stockpiled at
designated locations if the material is to be used later or otherwise arranged for disposal as directed.

13. Where directed by the Engineer-in-charge holes and depression caused by dismantling
operations shall be backfilled with excavated or other approved material and thoroughly compacted in
line with surrounding area.

14. All materials obtained by dismantling shall be the property of Government. Unless
otherwise specified, materials having any salvage value shall be placed in neat stacks of like material
within the right-of-way as directed by the Engineer-in-charge for which Contractor will remain
responsible for its safe custody and preservation for 60 days after recording measurements of the
salvaged material.

15. Pipe culverts that are removed shall be cleared and neatly piled on the right-of-way at points
designated by the Engineer-in-charge.

16. Structural steel removed from old structures shall, unless otherwise specified or directed, be
stored in a neat and presentable manner. Structures or portions thereof which are specified in the
contract for re-erections shall be stored in separate piles.
17. Timber or lumber from old structure which is designated by the Engineer-in-charge as
materials to be shall have all rails and bolts removed there from and shall be stored in neat piles
locations suitable for loading.
18. All the products of dismantling operations which in the opinion of the Engineer-in-charge
cannot be used or auctioned shall be disposed as directed, within 100 metres.
19. The work of dismantling structures shall be paid for in units indicated below by taking
measurements before and after, as applicable :

i
Dismantling brick/concrete (Plain and Reinforced) Cubic Metre
masonry
ii Dismantling flexible and cement concrete pavement.
Cubic Metre
 20. The contract unit rates for the various items of dismantling shall be payment in full for
carried out the required operations including full compensation for all labour, materials, tools,
equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to complete the work. These will also include
excavation and backfilling where necessary and for handling, salvaging, pilling and disposing of the
dismantled materials within all lifts and upto all lead.

Item No 7
Demolition of Brick work and stone masonry including stacking of serviceable materials and
disposal of unserviceable materials with all lead and lift (ii) In Cement Mortar
1. This work shall consist of removing, as here in after set forth, existing culverts, bridges, pavements,
kerbes and other structures like guard-rails, fences utility poles, manholes, catch basins, inlets, etc.
Which are in place but interfere with the new construction or are not suitable to remain inplace, and of
salvaging and disposing of the resulting materials and backfilling the resulting trenches and pits.

2. Existing culverts, bridges, pavements and other structures which are within the highway and
which are designated to be removed shall be removed upto the limits and extent specified in the
drawings or as indicated by the Engineer-in-charge.

3. Dismantaling and removal operations shall be carried out with such equipment and in such a
manner as to leave undisturbed, adjacent pavement, structures and any other work to be left in place.
4. All operations necessary for the removal of any existing structure which might endanger new
construction shall be completed prior to the start of new work.
5. The structure shall be dismantaled carefully and the resulting materials so removed as not to
cause any damage to the serviceable materials to be salvaged, the part of the structure to be retained
and any other properties or structures nearby.
6. Unless otherwise specified, the superstructure portion of culverts/bridges shall be entirely
removed and other parts removed to below the ground level or as necessary depending upton the
interference they cause to the new construction. Removal of overlying or adjacent material if required
in connection with the dismantaling of the structures, shall be incidental to this item.
7. Where existing culverts/bridges are to be extened or otherwise incorporated in the new work,
only such part of the existing structure shall be removed as are necessary to provide a proper
connection to the new work. The connecting edges shall be cut, chipped and trimmed to the required
lines and grades without weakening or damaging any part f the structure to be retained. Reinforcing
bars which are to be left in place so as to project into new work as owels or ties shall not be injured
during removal of concrete.
8. Pipe culverts shall be carefully removed in such a manner to avoid damage to the pipes.
9. Steel structures shall unless otherwise provided be carefully dismantaled in such a manner as
to avoid damage to members thereof. If specified in the drawing or directed by the Engineer-in-charge
that structure is to be removed in a condition suitable for re-erection all members shall be match
marked by the contractor with white lead paint before dismantling end pins, nuts, loose plates, etc. shall
be similarly marked to indicate there proper location, all pins, pin holes and machined surfaces shall be
painted with a mixture of white lead and tallow and all loose parts shall be securely to adjacent
members or packed in boxes.
10. Timber structure shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid damage to such timber or
lumber as is designated to be salvaged by the Engineer-in-charge.
11. In removing pavement, kerbs,gutters and other structures ike guard rails, fences, manholes,
catch business, inlets, etc. where portions of the existing construction are to be left in the finished work
the same shall be removed to an existing joint or out and chipped to a true line with a face
perpendicular to the surface of the existing strata. Sufficient removal shall be made to provide for
proper grades and connections with the new work as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
12. All concrete pavements, base course in carriage way and shoulders etc. designated for
removal shall be broken to pieces whose volume shall not exceed 0.02 cubic metre and stockpiled at
designated locations if the material is to be used later or otherwise arranged for disposal as directed.
 13. Where directed by the Engineer-in-charge holes and depression caused by dismantling
operations shall be backfilled with excavated or other approved material and thoroughly compacted in
line with surrounding area.

14. All materials obtained by dismantling shall be the property of Government. Unless
otherwise specified, materials having any salvage value shall be placed in neat stacks of like material
within the right-of-way as directed by the Engineer-in-charge for which Contractor will remain
responsible for its safe custody and preservation for 60 days after recording measurements of the
salvaged material.

15. Pipe culverts that are removed shall be cleared and neatly piled on the right-of-way at points
designated by the Engineer-in-charge.

16. Structural steel removed from old structures shall, unless otherwise specified or directed, be
stored in a neat and presentable manner. Structures or portions thereof which are specified in the
contract for re-erections shall be stored in separate piles.
17. Timber or lumber from old structure which is designated by the Engineer-in-charge as
materials to be shall have all rails and bolts removed there from and shall be stored in neat piles
locations suitable for loading.
18. All the products of dismantling operations which in the opinion of the Engineer-in-charge
cannot be used or auctioned shall be disposed as directed, within 100 metres.
19. The work of dismantling structures shall be paid for in units indicated below by taking
measurements before and after, as applicable :

i
Dismantling brick/concrete (Plain and Reinforced) Cubic Metre
masonry
ii Dismantling flexible and cement concrete pavement.
Cubic Metre

20. The contract unit rates for the various items of dismantling shall be payment in full for
carried out the required operations including full compensation for all labour, materials, tools,
equipment, safeguards and incidentals necessary to complete the work. These will also include
excavation and backfilling where necessary and for handling, salvaging, pilling and disposing of the
dismantled materials within all lifts and upto all lead.

Item No 8
Providing and filling sand in between the top and bottom plugs with good sand in layers
including compacting as directed.
1. The sand to be used for filling shall be coarse, granular, clean, free from dust and deleterious
matters obtained from a source as approved by the Engineer-in-charge. Sand between returns shall
confirm to I.S. : 383
2. After the bottom plug has been laid and tested for leakage the level of its top shall be
ascertained and recorded and the well shall be filled with sand under water in suitable layers not
exceeding 30 cm at a time and each layer well compacted by rolling to maximum density upto the level
of the underside of the plug as per detailed drawing or as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
3. Sand between return and below raft foundations shall be fille in suitable layers not exceeding
30 cms. At a time and each layer shall bt.well compacted.
4. Mode of measurement shall be the total cubical content ( in cmt.) of the area covered by sand
filling.
5. Unit rate includes the cost of material, labour and tools and plant to complete the work.

Item No 9
Providing & laying controlled cement concrete M150 for curing complete excluding cost of
formwork and reinforcement for reinforced concrete work in (A) Foundations, footing, Base of
columns and Mass concrete
1. For controlled concrete, design of the mix shall be approved after preliminary tests and all
necessary precautions shall be taken in its production to ensure that the required works cube strength is
attained and maintained. The controlled concrete shall be in eight grades designated as M.100, M.150,
M.200, M.250, M.300, M.400 and M.450 with the suffix controlled added to it.

2. In the designation of a concrete mix letter ‘M’ refers to the mix and the number to the
specified 28 days works cubs compressive strength of that mix on 150mm cubes, expressed in kg/cm2
where Ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269 or Portland blast furnace cement conforming
to IS : 455 is used, the compressive strength requirements for various grades of concrete shall be as
give below on the next page :-

Grade of Compressive works test strength in kg/cm2 on 150 mm cubes,

concrete conducted in accordance with IS : 516
Min. at 7 days Min. at 28 days
M 100 70 100
M 150 100 150
M 200 135 200
M 250 170 250
M 300 200 300
M 350 235 350
M 400 270 400
M 450 300 450

NOTE : In all cases the 28 days compressive strength specified in the above Table shall alone be the
criterion for acceptance or rejection of the concrete.

Where the strength of a concrete mix.as indicated by tests, lies in between the strength for any
two grades specified in the above table such concrete shall be classified for all purposes as a concrete
belonging to the lower or the two grades between which its strength lies.

3. Concrete mix shall be designed on the basis of preliminary tests so as attain a strength at least
33 per cent higher than that required on work tests. The proportions for ingredients chosed shall be
such that concrete has adequate workability for conditions prevailing on the work in question and can
be properly compacted with the means available. Except where it can be show to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge that supply of properly graded aggregate of uniform quality can be maintained till
the completion of work, grading of aggregate should be controlled by obtaining the coarse aggregates
in different sizes and bleding them in the right proportions as required. Aggregates of different sizes
shall be stocked in separate stock piles. Required quantity of material shall be stock piled several hours,
preferably a day before. Grading of coarse and fine aggregate shall be checked as frequently as
possible, frequency for a given job being determined by the Engineer-in-charge to ensured that the
suppliers are maintaining the uniform grading as approved for samples used in the preliminary tests.

4. In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate shall be determined by
weight. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the marker.’s weight per bag a
reasonable number of bags shall be weighed separately to check the net weight. Where cement is
weighed from bulk stocks at site and not by bags, it shall be weighed separately from the aggregates.
Water shall eighter bbe measured by volume in calibrated tanks or weighed. All measuring equipment
shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable condition. Their accuracy shall be periodically checked.

5. It is most important to keep the specified water cement ratio constant and at is correct value.
To this end moisture contain both fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by the Engineer-in-
charge according to the weather conditions. The amount of mixing water shall then be adjusted to
compensate for variations in the moisture cement .For the determination of moisture content in the
aggregates IS : 2386 (Part-III) shall be referred to. Suitable adjustments shall also be made in the
weights of aggregates to allow for the variation in weights of aggregates due to variation in their
moisture content. Minimum quantity of cement to be used in controlled concrete shall not be less than
210 kgs. Per cubic metre in plain concrete and not less than 300 kg/per cubic metre in reinforced
concrete structural member.The Minimum quantity of cement for prestressed concrete work shall not
less than 360 kg/per cubic metre of concrete nor shall it be more than 540 kg/per cubic meter of
concrete.

6. Following shall be the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the different items of
work :

Sr.No. Item of construction Maximum

nominal size of
coarse aggregate
i RCC well curb, RCC well staining and RCC piles. 40 mm
ii PCC well staining 63 mm
iii Well cap or pile cap; solid type piers, abutments and wing- 40 mm
walls their pier caps
iv RCC works in cross girders, deck slab, wearing coarse, 20 mm
kerb, light posts, blast walls approach slab etc., and hollow
type piers, abutments wing walls and their pier caps.
v RCC bearings 20 mm
vi For any other item of construction not covered by items (i) As specified on the
to (v) above drawing or as
desired by the
Engineer in charge
in case it is not
specified on
drawing.
For heavily reinforced concrete members as in the case of ribs of main beams, nominal
maximum size of aggregate shall usually be restricted to 5 mm. less than the minimum internal clear
distance between the main bars or 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement whichever
is the smaller.

13. Fine aggregate shall be clean, hard, coarse sand. It shall be free dust and such other
substances. The sand be get approved by the Engineer in charge.

8. All materials shall be stored as to prevent their deterioration of there quality and fitness for
the work. Any material which has deteriorated or has been damaged or is otherwise considered
defective by the Engineer in charge shall not be used in the works.

9. Cement shall be stored above the ground level in perfectly dry and watertight sheds.
Wherever buld storage containers are used, their capacity should be sufficient to cater to the
requirements at site and should be cleaned atleast once every 3 to 4 months. The aggregates shall be
stored in such away as to prevent admixture of foreign materials. Different sizes of fine or coarse
aggregate shall be stored in separate stock piles sufficiently away from such other to prevent
intermixing the materials.

10. The water for mixing shall be potable water to satisfaction of the Engineer in charge. The
quantity of water shall be just sufficient to produce a dense concrete of required workability for the job.

11. For all work concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer which along with other
accessories shall be kept in first class working condition and so maintained throughout the construction
mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformly distributed and uniform colour of the entire mass
is obtained and each indiual particle of the coarse aggregate shows complete coating of mortar
containing its proportionate amount of cement. In no case shall the mixing be done for less than 2
minutes after all ingredients have ben put into the mixer.

12. Mixer which have been out of use more than 30 minutes shall be thoroughly cleaned before
putting in a new batch. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, the first batch of concrete
from the mixer shall contain only two thirds of normal quantity of coarse aggregate. Mixing plant shall
be thoroughly cleaned before changing from one type of cement to another.

13. The method of transporting and placing concrete shall be approved by the Engineer in
charge. Concrete shall be so transported and placed that no contamination, segregation or loss of its
constituent material takes place. All form work and reinforcement contained in it shall be cleaned and
made free from standing water, dust, snow or ice immediately before placing of concrete. No concrete
shall be placed in any part of the structure until the approval of the Engineer in charge has been
obtained.

14. If concreting is not started within 24 hours of the approval being given. It shall have to be
obtained again from the Engineer in charge. Concreting then shall proceed continuously over the area
between construction joints. Fresh concrete shall not be placed against concrete which.
has been in position for more than 30 minutes unless a proper construction joint is formed. Concrete
shall be compacted in its final position within 30 minutes of its discharge from the mixer unless carried
in properly design agitatiors, operating continuously when this time shall be within 3 hours of the
addition of cement to the mix an within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. Except where
otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge. Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers to a
compacted depth of not more than 0.45 metre when internal vibrator are used not exceeding 0.30 metre
in all other cases.

15. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge concrete shall not be dropped in to
place from a height exceeing 2 metres. When trunking or chutes are used they shall be kept clean and
used in such a way as to avoid segregation. When concreting has to be reumed on a surface which has
hardened, it shal be roughened, swept clean, thoroughly wetted and covere with a 10 mm. thick layer of
mortar composed of cement an sand in the same ratio as in the concrete mix itself. This 13 mm layer of
mortar shall be freshly mixed and placed immediately before placing of new concrete. Where concrete
has not fully hardened, all laitance shall be removed by scrubbing the wet surface with wire or bristle
brushes, care being taken to avoid dislodgement of any particles of coarse aggregate. The surface shall
then be thoroughly wetted, all free water removed and then coated with neat cement grout. The first
layers of concrete to be placed on this surface shall not exceed 150 mm. In thickness and sha be well
rammed against old particular attention being given to corners and close sports.

16. All concrete shal be compacted to produce a dense homogeneous mas with the assistance of
Vibrators, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer in charge for exceptional cases, such as
concreting under water, where vibrators can not be used. Sufficient vibrator in serviceable condition
shall be kept at site so that spare equipment is always available in the event of break downs.

17. Immediately after compaction, concrete shall be protected against harmful effects of
weather including rain, running water, shocks, vibration, traffic, rapid temperature changes, frost and
drying out process. It shall be covered with wet scking, Hessian or other similar, absorbent material
approved by the Engineer in charge soon after the initial set, and shall be kept continuously wet for a
period of not less than 14 days from the date of placement. Masonary work over the foundation
concrete may be started after 48 hours of its laying but the curing o concrete shall be continued for a
minimum period of 14 days.

18. Form work shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming the
concrete, together with all temporary construction required for their support. Form work shall however
be delived into following two district categories :-

(1) Shuttering i.e. form work required for forming the concrete.
(2) Scaffolding i.e. form work required for supporting shuttering.
 Forms for shuttering shal be constructed only, in metal suitably lined. Forms for scaffolding
shall be constructed of metal or timber. Both shuttering and scaffolding shall be substaintial rigid
construction and shuttering shall be true to shape and dimensions hsow on the drawings. All bolts and
riverts shall be counter suck and well ground to provide a smooth, plane surface.

19. Forms shall be mortar tight and shall be made sufficiently rigid by the use of ties and
bracings to prevent any displacement or sagging between supports. They shall be strong enough to with
stand all pressure, ramming and vibration, without deflection from the prescribed lines occurring
during and after placing the concrete. Screw jacks or hardwood wedges where required shall be
provided to make up any settlement in the form work either before or during the placing of concrete.
Suitable camber shall be provided in horizontal members of structure specially in long span to
counterate the effects of any deflection. The form work shall be so fixed as to provide for such camber.
Forms shall be so constructed as to be removable in sections in the desired sequence. Without
damaging the surface of concrete or disturbing other sections.. Unless otherwise specified or directed,
chamfers or fillets of sizes 25 mm x 25 mm shall be provided at all angles of form work to avoid sharp
corners.

20. The inside surface of shuttering shall except in the case of permanent form work or where
otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, be coated with an approved material to prevent adhesion
of concrete to the form work. Release agents shall be applied strictly in accordance with the
manufacture’s instruction sand shall not be allowed to come into contact with any reinforcement.

Or pre stressing tendons and anchorages. Different release agent shall not be used in form work
for concrete which will be visible in the finished works.

21. Special measures shall be taken to ensure that the form does not hinder the shrinkage of
concrete because without these cracking could occur before the form work is removed. Wherever
applicable arrangements must be made to ensure that the form work does not restrain the shortening
and hogging of the beams or slabs during tensioning of the tendons. The formwork should take due
account of the calculated amount of positive or negative camber so as to ensure the correct final shape
of the structure having regard to the deformation due of false work, scaffolding or propping and the
instantaneous or deferred deformation due to various causes affecting pre stressed structure. Where
they are reentrant angles in the concrete has set in order to avoid cracking due to shrinkage of concrete.
Form work shall be tight enough to prevent any appraisable loss of cement during vibrations. Suitable
tolerance should be provided in the form work. Immediately before concreting all forms shall be
thoroughly cleaned. Contractor shall give the engineer in charge due notice before placing any
concrete in the forms to permit him to inspect and accept the false work and forms as to their strength,
alignment and general fitness, but such unspection shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility
for safty of men, machinery, material and for results obtained.

22. The Engineer in charge shall be informed in advance by the contractor of his intention to
strike any form work. While fixing the time for removal of form work, due consideration shall be given
to local conditions that influence the setting of concrete and of concrete and of the materials used in the
mix. Where filed operalons are controlled by strength tests of concrete the removal of the load
supporting of soffit forms may commence when concrete has attained strengthing props including the
effect or any further additional of loads. When field opertions are not controlled by strength tests of
concrete the vertical forms of beams, columns and walls may be removed after 2 days. The props of
slabs and beams may be removed after 14 days respectively. All form work shall be removed without
causing any damage to the concrete. Centering shall be gradually and uniformly lowered in such a
manner as to permit the concrete to take stresses due to its own weight uniformly and gradually. Where
internal metal ties are permitted, they or their removable parts shall be extracted without causing any
damage to the concrete and remaining holes filled with mortar. No permanently embedded metal part
shall have less than 25 mm. cover to the finished concrete surface. Where it is intended to cleaned and
made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge.
 23. Immediately after the removal of forms, all exposed bars or bolts passing through the
cement concrete member to a depth of atleast 25 mm. below the surface of the concrete and the
resulting holes be filled by cement mortar. All fins caused by form joints, all cavities produced by the
removal of form ties and all other holes and depressions, honeycomb spots, broken edges or corners
and other defects, shall be thoroughly cleaned, saturarated with water and carefully pointed and
rendered true with mortar of cement and fine aggregated mixed in the proportions used in the grade of
concrete that is being finished and of as dry a consistency as is possible to use. Considerable pressure
shall be applied in filling and pointing to ensure through filling in all voids. Surfaces which have been
pointed shall be kept moist for a period of twenty four hours. If rock pockets/hoey combs, in the
opinion of the Engineer in charge are of such an extent or character as to effect the strength of the
structure materially or to endanger the life of the steel reinforcement he may declare the concrete
defective and require the removal and replacement of the portions of the structure affected.

24. In the case of reinforced concrete work, workability shall be such that the concrete
surrounds and properly grips all reinforcement. The degree of consistency, which shall depend upon
the nature of work and methods of vibration of concrete shall be determined regular slump tests.
Following slump shall be adopted for different types o works.

Sr.No. Type of work Where Where vibrators

vibrators are are not used
used
Slumps
i Mass concrete in RCC foundations, 10 mm to 25 80 mm
footings and retaining walls mm
ii Beams, slabs and columns simply 25 mm to 40 100 mm to 120
reinforced mm mm
iii Thin RCC section or section with 40 mm to 50 125 mm to 150
congested steel mm mm

25. For controlled concrete preliminary tests shall consist of three sets of separate tests and in
each set, tests shall be conducted on six specimens. Not more than one set of six specimens shall be
made on any particular day of the six specimen in each set, three shall be tested at seven days and the
remaining three at 28 days. The preliminary tests at 27 days are intended only to indicate the strength
likely to be attained at 28 days. Work strength tests shall be made in accordance with IS : 516 EACH
test shall be conducted on ten specimens five of which shall be tested at seven days and the remaining
five at 23 days. The samples of concrete shall be taken on each day of concreting and cubes shall be
made at the rate of one for very 5 cubic metre of concrete or a part thereof. However if concreting done
in a day Is than 15 cubic metre the minimum number of cubes can be reduced to 6 with the specific
permission of the Engineer in charge. Similar works tests shall be carried out when ever the quality and
grading of materials is changed irrespective of the quantity of concrete poured. The number of
specimens may be suitably increased as deemed necessary by the Engineer in charge when procedure
to tests given above reveals a poor quality of concrete and in other special cases.

26. The average strength of the group of cubes cast for each day shall not be less than the
specified works cube strength. 20 per cent of the cubes cast each day may have values les than the
specified strength, provided the lowest value is not less than 85 per cent of the specified strength.

27. RCC work shall have exposed concrete surface. Centering design and its erection shall be
approved by the Engineer in charge. One carpenter with helper will invariably be kept through out the
period of concreting. Movement of labour and other persons shall be totally prohibited over
reinforcement laid in position. For access to different parts, suitable mobile platforms shall be provided
so that steel reinforcement in position as not disturbed. For ensuring proper cover, mortar blocks of
suitable size shall be cast and tied to the reinforcement. Timber, kapachi or metal pieces shall not be
used for this purpose. Concreting of important structural members shall always be done in the presence
and under the supervision of departmental person not below the rank of
Asstt.Engineer/Addl.Asstt.Engineer/Overseer or as instructed by the Engineer in charge. After removal
of form work and shuttering the executive Engineer shall indspect the work and satisfy by random
checks that concrete produced is of good quality. Plastering shall not be allowed to the exposed faces
of concrete.

28. In reinforced concrete the volume cocpied by reinforcement shall not be deducted. The slab
be measure as running continuously through and the beem as the portion below the slab.

29. All necessary labour, material, equipment etc. for sampling preparing test cubes, curing etc.
shall be provided by the contractor. Testing of the materials and concrete may be arranged by the
Engineer in charge in an approved laboratory at the cost of the contractor.

30. The payment will be made on cmt. Basis of the finished work.

31. The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plant
required for mixing, placing in position, vibrating and compacting finishing as per directions of the
Engineer in charge, curing and all other incidental expenses for producing concrete of specified
strength to complete the structure or its components as shown on the drawings and according to these
specifications. The rate shall also include the cost of making fixing and removing of all centres and
forms required for the work.

Item No 10
Providing and laying in position Ready Mixed M-300 grade concrete for reinforced cement
concrete work , using cement content as per approved Design Mix manufactured in fully
automatic batching plant and transported to site of work in transit mixer for a lead up to 10kms
having continuous agitated mixer, manufactured as per mix design of specified grade for
reinforced cement concrete work including pumping of RMC for transit mixer to site of laying,
including the cost of centering shuttering finishing and reinforcement including cost of
admixtures in recommended proportions as per IS:9103 to accelerate/retard setting of concrete,
improve workability without impairing strength and durability as per direction of the Engineer -
in - charge. Without Fly Ash (Min cement level as per latest IS 456 shall be maintained)
1. For controlled concrete, design of the mix shall be approved after preliminary tests and all
necessary precautions shall be taken in its production to ensure that the required works cube strength is
attained and maintained. The controlled concrete shall be in eight grades designated as M.100, M.150,
M.200, M.250, M.300, M.400 and M.450 with the suffix controlled added to it.

2. In the designation of a concrete mix letter ‘M’ refers to the mix and the number to the
specified 28 days works cubs compressive strength of that mix on 150mm cubes, expressed in kg/cm2
where Ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269 or Portland blast furnace cement conforming
to IS : 455 is used, the compressive strength requirements for various grades of concrete shall be as
give below on the next page :-

Grade of Compressive works test strength in kg/cm2 on 150 mm cubes,

concrete conducted in accordance with IS : 516
Min. at 7 days Min. at 28 days
M 100 70 100
M 150 100 150
M 200 135 200
M 250 170 250
M 300 200 300
M 350 235 350
M 400 270 400
M 450 300 450
NOTE : In all cases the 28 days compressive strength specified in the above Table shall alone be the
criterion for acceptance or rejection of the concrete.

Where the strength of a concrete mix.as indicated by tests, lies in between the strength for any
two grades specified in the above table such concrete shall be classified for all purposes as a concrete
belonging to the lower or the two grades between which its strength lies.

3. Concrete mix shall be designed on the basis of preliminary tests so as attain a strength at least
33 per cent higher than that required on work tests. The proportions for ingredients chosed shall be
such that concrete has adequate workability for conditions prevailing on the work in question and can
be properly compacted with the means available. Except where it can be show to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge that supply of properly graded aggregate of uniform quality can be maintained till
the completion of work, grading of aggregate should be controlled by obtaining the coarse aggregates
in different sizes and bleding them in the right proportions as required. Aggregates of different sizes
shall be stocked in separate stock piles. Required quantity of material shall be stock piled several hours,
preferably a day before. Grading of coarse and fine aggregate shall be checked as frequently as
possible, frequency for a given job being determined by the Engineer-in-charge to ensured that the
suppliers are maintaining the uniform grading as approved for samples used in the preliminary tests.

4. In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate shall be determined by
weight at batching cement concrete plant. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the
marker.’s weight per bag a reasonable number of bags shall be weighed separately to check the net
weight. Where cement is weighed from bulk stocks at site and not by bags, it shall be weighed
separately from the aggregates. Water shall eighter be measured by volume in calibrated tanks or
weighed. All measuring equipment shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable condition. Their
accuracy shall be periodically checked.

5. It is most important to keep the specified water cement ratio constant and at is correct value.
To this end moisture contain both fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by the Engineer-in-
charge according to the weather conditions. The amount of mixing water shall then be adjusted to
compensate for variations in the moisture cement .For the determination of moisture content in the
aggregates IS : 2386 (Part-III) shall be referred to. Suitable adjustments shall also be made in the
weights of aggregates to allow for the variation in weights of aggregates due to variation in their
moisture content. Minimum quantity of cement to be used in controlled concrete shall not be less than
210 kgs. Per cubic metre in plain concrete and not less than 300 kg/per cubic metre in reinforced
concrete structural member.The Minimum quantity of cement for prestressed concrete work shall not
less than 360 kg/per cubic metre of concrete nor shall it be more than 540 kg/per cubic meter of
concrete.

6. Following shall be the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the different items of
work :

Sr.No. Item of construction Maximum

nominal size of
coarse aggregate
i RCC well curb, RCC well staining and RCC piles. 40 mm
ii PCC well staining 63 mm
iii Well cap or pile cap; solid type piers, abutments and wing- 40 mm
walls their pier caps
iv RCC works in cross girders, deck slab, wearing coarse, 20 mm
kerb, light posts, blast walls approach slab etc., and hollow
type piers, abutments wing walls and their pier caps.
v RCC bearings 20 mm
vi For any other item of construction not covered by items (i) As specified on the
to (v) above drawing or as
desired by the
 Engineer in charge
in case it is not
specified on
drawing.
For heavily reinforced concrete members as in the case of ribs of main beams, nominal
maximum size of aggregate shall usually be restricted to 5 mm. less than the minimum internal clear
distance between the main bars or 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement whichever
is the smaller.

14. Fine aggregate shall be clean, hard, coarse sand. It shall be free dust and such other
substances. The sand be get approved by the Engineer in charge.

8. All materials shall be stored as to prevent their deterioration of there quality and fitness for
the work. Any material which has deteriorated or has been damaged or is otherwise considered
defective by the Engineer in charge shall not be used in the works.

9. Cement shall be stored above the ground level in perfectly dry and watertight sheds.
Wherever buld storage containers are used, their capacity should be sufficient to cater to the
requirements at site and should be cleaned atleast once every 3 to 4 months. The aggregates shall be
stored in such away as to prevent admixture of foreign materials. Different sizes of fine or coarse
aggregate shall be stored in separate stock piles sufficiently away from such other to prevent
intermixing the materials.

10. The water for mixing shall be potable water to satisfaction of the Engineer in charge. The
quantity of water shall be just sufficient to produce a dense concrete of required workability for the job.

11. For all work concrete shall be mixed in a ready mix fully automatic concrete batching plant
which along with other accessories shall be kept in first class working condition and so maintained
throughout the construction mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformly distributed and
uniform colour of the entire mass is obtained and each individual particle of the coarse aggregate
shows complete coating of mortar containing its proportionate amount of cement. In no case shall the
mixing be done for less than 2 minutes after all ingredients have ben put into the mixer.

12. Mixer which have been out of use more than 30 minutes shall be thoroughly cleaned before
putting in a new batch. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, the first batch of concrete
from the mixer shall contain only two thirds of normal quantity of coarse aggregate. Mixing plant shall
be thoroughly cleaned before changing from one type of cement to another.

13. The method of transporting and placing concrete shall be approved by the Engineer in
charge. Concrete shall be so transported to site of work in transit mixer for a lead upto 10 km having
continuous agitated mixture and placed that no contamination, segregation or loss of its constituent
material takes place. All form work and reinforcement contained in it shall be cleaned and made free
from standing water, dust, snow or ice immediately before placing of concrete. No concrete shall be
placed in any part of the structure until the approval of the Engineer in charge has been obtained.

14. If concreting is not started within 24 hours of the approval being given. It shall have to be
obtained again from the Engineer in charge. Concreting then shall proceed continuously over the area
between construction joints. Fresh concrete shall not be placed against concrete which. has been in
position for more than 30 minutes unless a proper construction joint is formed. Concrete shall be
compacted in its final position within 30 minutes of its discharge from the mixer unless carried in
properly design agitatiors, operating continuously when this time shall be within 3 hours of the addition
of cement to the mix an within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. Except where otherwise
agreed to be the Engineer in charge. Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers to a compacted
depth of not more than 0.45 metre when internal vibrator are used not exceeding 0.30 metre in all other
cases.

15. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge concrete shall not be dropped in to
place from a height exceeing 2 metres. When trunking or chutes are used they shall be kept clean and
used in such a way as to avoid segregation. When concreting has to be reumed on a surface which has
hardened, it shal be roughened, swept clean, thoroughly wetted and covere with a 10 mm. thick layer of
mortar composed of cement an sand in the same ratio as in the concrete mix itself. This 13 mm layer of
mortar shall be freshly mixed and placed immediately before placing of new concrete. Where concrete
has not fully hardened, all laitance shall be removed by scrubbing the wet surface with wire or bristle
brushes, care being taken to avoid dislodgement of any particles of coarse aggregate. The surface shall
then be thoroughly wetted, all free water removed and then coated with neat cement grout. The first
layers of concrete to be placed on this surface shall not exceed 150 mm. In thickness and sha be well
rammed against old particular attention being given to corners and close sports.

16. All concrete shal be compacted to produce a dense homogeneous mas with the assistance of
Vibrators, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer in charge for exceptional cases, such as
concreting under water, where vibrators can not be used. Sufficient vibrator in serviceable condition
shall be kept at site so that spare equipment is always available in the event of break downs.

17. Immediately after compaction, concrete shall be protected against harmful effects of
weather including rain, running water, shocks, vibration, traffic, rapid temperature changes, frost and
drying out process. It shall be covered with wet scking, Hessian or other similar, absorbent material
approved by the Engineer in charge soon after the initial set, and shall be kept continuously wet for a
period of not less than 14 days from the date of placement. Masonary work over the foundation
concrete may be started after 48 hours of its laying but the curing o concrete shall be continued for a
minimum period of 14 days.

18. Form work shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming the
concrete, together with all temporary construction required for their support. Form work shall however
be delived into following two district categories :-

(2) Shuttering i.e. form work required for forming the concrete.
(2) Scaffolding i.e. form work required for supporting shuttering.

Forms for shuttering shal be constructed only, in metal suitably lined. Forms for scaffolding
shall be constructed of metal or timber. Both shuttering and scaffolding shall be substaintial rigid
construction and shuttering shall be true to shape and dimensions hsow on the drawings. All bolts and
riverts shall be counter suck and well ground to provide a smooth, plane surface.

19. Forms shall be mortar tight and shall be made sufficiently rigid by the use of ties and
bracings to prevent any displacement or sagging between supports. They shall be strong enough to with
stand all pressure, ramming and vibration, without deflection from the prescribed lines occurring
during and after placing the concrete. Screw jacks or hardwood wedges where required shall be
provided to make up any settlement in the form work either before or during the placing of concrete.
Suitable camber shall be provided in horizontal members of structure specially in long span to
counterate the effects of any deflection. The form work shall be so fixed as to provide for such camber.
Forms shall be so constructed as to be removable in sections in the desired sequence. Without
damaging the surface of concrete or disturbing other sections.. Unless otherwise specified or directed,
chamfers or fillets of sizes 25 mm x 25 mm shall be provided at all angles of form work to avoid sharp
corners.

20. The inside surface of shuttering shall except in the case of permanent form work or where
otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, be coated with an approved material to prevent adhesion
of concrete to the form work. Release agents shall be applied strictly in accordance with the
manufacture’s instruction sand shall not be allowed to come into contact with any reinforcement.

Or pre stressing tendons and anchorages. Different release agent shall not be used in form work
for concrete which will be visible in the finished works.

21. Special measures shall be taken to ensure that the form does not hinder the shrinkage of
concrete because without these cracking could occur before the form work is removed. Wherever
applicable arrangements must be made to ensure that the form work does not restrain the shortening
and hogging of the beams or slabs during tensioning of the tendons. The formwork should take due
account of the calculated amount of positive or negative camber so as to ensure the correct final shape
of the structure having regard to the deformation due of false work, scaffolding or propping and the
instantaneous or deferred deformation due to various causes affecting pre stressed structure. Where
they are reentrant angles in the concrete has set in order to avoid cracking due to shrinkage of concrete.
Form work shall be tight enough to prevent any appraisable loss of cement during vibrations. Suitable
tolerance should be provided in the form work. Immediately before concreting all forms shall be
thoroughly cleaned. Contractor shall give the engineer in charge due notice before placing any
concrete in the forms to permit him to inspect and accept the false work and forms as to their strength,
alignment and general fitness, but such unspection shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility
for safty of men, machinery, material and for results obtained.

22. The Engineer in charge shall be informed in advance by the contractor of his intention to
strike any form work. While fixing the time for removal of form work, due consideration shall be given
to local conditions that influence the setting of concrete and of concrete and of the materials used in the
mix. Where filed operalons are controlled by strength tests of concrete the removal of the load
supporting of soffit forms may commence when concrete has attained strengthing props including the
effect or any further additional of loads. When field opertions are not controlled by strength tests of
concrete the vertical forms of beams, columns and walls may be removed after 2 days. The props of
slabs and beams may be removed after 14 days respectively. All form work shall be removed without
causing any damage to the concrete. Centering shall be gradually and uniformly lowered in such a
manner as to permit the concrete to take stresses due to its own weight uniformly and gradually. Where
internal metal ties are permitted, they or their removable parts shall be extracted without causing any
damage to the concrete and remaining holes filled with mortar. No permanently embedded metal part
shall have less than 25 mm. cover to the finished concrete surface. Where it is intended to cleaned and
made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge.

23. Immediately after the removal of forms, all exposed bars or bolts passing through the
cement concrete member to a depth of atleast 25 mm. below the surface of the concrete and the
resulting holes be filled by cement mortar. All fins caused by form joints, all cavities produced by the
removal of form ties and all other holes and depressions, honeycomb spots, broken edges or corners
and other defects, shall be thoroughly cleaned, saturarated with water and carefully pointed and
rendered true with mortar of cement and fine aggregated mixed in the proportions used in the grade of
concrete that is being finished and of as dry a consistency as is possible to use. Considerable pressure
shall be applied in filling and pointing to ensure through filling in all voids. Surfaces which have been
pointed shall be kept moist for a period of twenty four hours. If rock pockets/hoey combs, in the
opinion of the Engineer in charge are of such an extent or character as to effect the strength of the
structure materially or to endanger the life of the steel reinforcement he may declare the concrete
defective and require the removal and replacement of the portions of the structure affected.

24. In the case of reinforced concrete work, workability shall be such that the concrete
surrounds and properly grips all reinforcement. The degree of consistency, which shall depend upon
the nature of work and methods of vibration of concrete shall be determined regular slump tests.
Following slump shall be adopted for different types o works.

Sr.No. Type of work Where Where vibrators

vibrators are are not used
used
Slumps
i Mass concrete in RCC foundations, 10 mm to 25 80 mm
footings and retaining walls mm
ii Beams, slabs and columns simply 25 mm to 40 100 mm to 120
reinforced mm mm
iii Thin RCC section or section with 40 mm to 50 125 mm to 150
congested steel mm mm
 25. For controlled concrete preliminary tests shall consist of three sets of separate tests and in
each set, tests shall be conducted on six specimens. Not more than one set of six specimens shall be
made on any particular day of the six specimen in each set, three shall be tested at seven days and the
remaining three at 28 days. The preliminary tests at 27 days are intended only to indicate the strength
likely to be attained at 28 days. Work strength tests shall be made in accordance with IS : 516 EACH
test shall be conducted on ten specimens five of which shall be tested at seven days and the remaining
five at 23 days. The samples of concrete shall be taken on each day of concreting and cubes shall be
made at the rate of one for very 5 cubic metre of concrete or a part thereof. However if concreting done
in a day Is than 15 cubic metre the minimum number of cubes can be reduced to 6 with the specific
permission of the Engineer in charge. Similar works tests shall be carried out when ever the quality and
grading of materials is changed irrespective of the quantity of concrete poured. The number of
specimens may be suitably increased as deemed necessary by the Engineer in charge when procedure
to tests given above reveals a poor quality of concrete and in other special cases.

26. The average strength of the group of cubes cast for each day shall not be less than the
specified works cube strength. 20 per cent of the cubes cast each day may have values les than the
specified strength, provided the lowest value is not less than 85 per cent of the specified strength.

27. RCC work shall have exposed concrete surface. Centering design and its erection shall be
approved by the Engineer in charge. One carpenter with helper will invariably be kept through out the
period of concreting. Movement of labour and other persons shall be totally prohibited over
reinforcement laid in position. For access to different parts, suitable mobile platforms shall be provided
so that steel reinforcement in position as not disturbed. For ensuring proper cover, mortar blocks of
suitable size shall be cast and tied to the reinforcement. Timber, kapachi or metal pieces shall not be
used for this purpose. Concreting of important structural members shall always be done in the presence
and under the supervision of departmental person not below the rank of
Asstt.Engineer/Addl.Asstt.Engineer/Overseer or as instructed by the Engineer in charge. After removal
of form work and shuttering the executive Engineer shall indspect the work and satisfy by random
checks that concrete produced is of good quality. Plastering shall not be allowed to the exposed faces
of concrete.

28. In reinforced concrete the volume occupied by reinforcement shall not be deducted. The
slab be measure as running continuously through and the beem as the portion below the slab.

29. All necessary labour, material, equipment etc. for sampling preparing test cubes, curing etc.
shall be provided by the contractor. Testing of the materials and concrete may be arranged by the
Engineer in charge in an approved laboratory at the cost of the contractor.

30. The payment will be made on cmt. Basis of the finished work.

31. The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plant
required for mixing, placing in position, vibrating and compacting finishing as per directions of the
Engineer in charge, curing and all other incidental expenses for producing concrete of specified
strength to complete the structure or its components as shown on the drawings and according to these
specifications. The rate shall also include the cost of making fixing and removing of all centres and
forms required for the work.

Item No 11
Providing and laying in position Ready Mixed M-300 grade concrete for reinforced cement
concrete work , using cement content as per approved Design Mix manufactured in fully
automatic batching plant and transported to site of work in transit mixer for a lead up to 10kms
having continuous agitated mixer, manufactured as per mix design of specified grade for
reinforced cement concrete work including pumping of RMC for transit mixer to site of laying,
excluding the cost of centering shuttering finishing and reinforcement including cost of
admixtures in recommended proportions as per IS:9103 to accelerate/retard setting of concrete,
improve workability without impairing strength and durability as per direction of the Engineer -
in - charge. Without Fly Ash (Min cement level as per latest IS 456 shall be maintained)
1. For controlled concrete, design of the mix shall be approved after preliminary tests and all
necessary precautions shall be taken in its production to ensure that the required works cube strength is
attained and maintained. The controlled concrete shall be in eight grades designated as M.100, M.150,
M.200, M.250, M.300, M.400 and M.450 with the suffix controlled added to it.

2. In the designation of a concrete mix letter ‘M’ refers to the mix and the number to the
specified 28 days works cubs compressive strength of that mix on 150mm cubes, expressed in kg/cm2
where Ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269 or Portland blast furnace cement conforming
to IS : 455 is used, the compressive strength requirements for various grades of concrete shall be as
give below on the next page :-

Grade of Compressive works test strength in kg/cm2 on 150 mm cubes,

concrete conducted in accordance with IS : 516
Min. at 7 days Min. at 28 days
M 100 70 100
M 150 100 150
M 200 135 200
M 250 170 250
M 300 200 300
M 350 235 350
M 400 270 400
M 450 300 450

NOTE : In all cases the 28 days compressive strength specified in the above Table shall alone be the
criterion for acceptance or rejection of the concrete.

Where the strength of a concrete mix.as indicated by tests, lies in between the strength for any
two grades specified in the above table such concrete shall be classified for all purposes as a concrete
belonging to the lower or the two grades between which its strength lies.

3. Concrete mix shall be designed on the basis of preliminary tests so as attain a strength at least
33 per cent higher than that required on work tests. The proportions for ingredients chosed shall be
such that concrete has adequate workability for conditions prevailing on the work in question and can
be properly compacted with the means available. Except where it can be show to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge that supply of properly graded aggregate of uniform quality can be maintained till
the completion of work, grading of aggregate should be controlled by obtaining the coarse aggregates
in different sizes and bleding them in the right proportions as required. Aggregates of different sizes
shall be stocked in separate stock piles. Required quantity of material shall be stock piled several hours,
preferably a day before. Grading of coarse and fine aggregate shall be checked as frequently as
possible, frequency for a given job being determined by the Engineer-in-charge to ensured that the
suppliers are maintaining the uniform grading as approved for samples used in the preliminary tests.

4. In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate shall be determined by
weight at batching cement concrete plant. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the
marker.’s weight per bag a reasonable number of bags shall be weighed separately to check the net
weight. Where cement is weighed from bulk stocks at site and not by bags, it shall be weighed
separately from the aggregates. Water shall eighter be measured by volume in calibrated tanks or
weighed. All measuring equipment shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable condition. Their
accuracy shall be periodically checked.
 5. It is most important to keep the specified water cement ratio constant and at is correct value.
To this end moisture contain both fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by the Engineer-in-
charge according to the weather conditions. The amount of mixing water shall then be adjusted to
compensate for variations in the moisture cement .For the determination of moisture content in the
aggregates IS : 2386 (Part-III) shall be referred to. Suitable adjustments shall also be made in the
weights of aggregates to allow for the variation in weights of aggregates due to variation in their
moisture content. Minimum quantity of cement to be used in controlled concrete shall not be less than
210 kgs. Per cubic metre in plain concrete and not less than 300 kg/per cubic metre in reinforced
concrete structural member.The Minimum quantity of cement for prestressed concrete work shall not
less than 360 kg/per cubic metre of concrete nor shall it be more than 540 kg/per cubic meter of
concrete.

6. Following shall be the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the different items of
work :

Sr.No. Item of construction Maximum

nominal size of
coarse aggregate
i RCC well curb, RCC well staining and RCC piles. 40 mm
ii PCC well staining 63 mm
iii Well cap or pile cap; solid type piers, abutments and wing- 40 mm
walls their pier caps
iv RCC works in cross girders, deck slab, wearing coarse, 20 mm
kerb, light posts, blast walls approach slab etc., and hollow
type piers, abutments wing walls and their pier caps.
v RCC bearings 20 mm
vi For any other item of construction not covered by items (i) As specified on the
to (v) above drawing or as
desired by the
Engineer in charge
in case it is not
specified on
drawing.
For heavily reinforced concrete members as in the case of ribs of main beams, nominal
maximum size of aggregate shall usually be restricted to 5 mm. less than the minimum internal clear
distance between the main bars or 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement whichever
is the smaller.

15. Fine aggregate shall be clean, hard, coarse sand. It shall be free dust and such other
substances. The sand be get approved by the Engineer in charge.

8. All materials shall be stored as to prevent their deterioration of there quality and fitness for
the work. Any material which has deteriorated or has been damaged or is otherwise considered
defective by the Engineer in charge shall not be used in the works.

9. Cement shall be stored above the ground level in perfectly dry and watertight sheds.
Wherever buld storage containers are used, their capacity should be sufficient to cater to the
requirements at site and should be cleaned atleast once every 3 to 4 months. The aggregates shall be
stored in such away as to prevent admixture of foreign materials. Different sizes of fine or coarse
aggregate shall be stored in separate stock piles sufficiently away from such other to prevent
intermixing the materials.

10. The water for mixing shall be potable water to satisfaction of the Engineer in charge. The
quantity of water shall be just sufficient to produce a dense concrete of required workability for the job.

11. For all work concrete shall be mixed in a ready mix fully automatic concrete batching plant
which along with other accessories shall be kept in first class working condition and so maintained
throughout the construction mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformly distributed and
uniform colour of the entire mass is obtained and each individual particle of the coarse aggregate
shows complete coating of mortar containing its proportionate amount of cement. In no case shall the
mixing be done for less than 2 minutes after all ingredients have ben put into the mixer.

12. Mixer which have been out of use more than 30 minutes shall be thoroughly cleaned before
putting in a new batch. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, the first batch of concrete
from the mixer shall contain only two thirds of normal quantity of coarse aggregate. Mixing plant shall
be thoroughly cleaned before changing from one type of cement to another.

13. The method of transporting and placing concrete shall be approved by the Engineer in
charge. Concrete shall be so transported to site of work in transit mixer for a lead upto 10 km having
continuous agitated mixture and placed that no contamination, segregation or loss of its constituent
material takes place. All form work and reinforcement contained in it shall be cleaned and made free
from standing water, dust, snow or ice immediately before placing of concrete. No concrete shall be
placed in any part of the structure until the approval of the Engineer in charge has been obtained.

14. If concreting is not started within 24 hours of the approval being given. It shall have to be
obtained again from the Engineer in charge. Concreting then shall proceed continuously over the area
between construction joints. Fresh concrete shall not be placed against concrete which. has been in
position for more than 30 minutes unless a proper construction joint is formed. Concrete shall be
compacted in its final position within 30 minutes of its discharge from the mixer unless carried in
properly design agitatiors, operating continuously when this time shall be within 3 hours of the addition
of cement to the mix an within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. Except where otherwise
agreed to be the Engineer in charge. Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers to a compacted
depth of not more than 0.45 metre when internal vibrator are used not exceeding 0.30 metre in all other
cases.

15. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge concrete shall not be dropped in to
place from a height exceeing 2 metres. When trunking or chutes are used they shall be kept clean and
used in such a way as to avoid segregation. When concreting has to be reumed on a surface which has
hardened, it shal be roughened, swept clean, thoroughly wetted and covere with a 10 mm. thick layer of
mortar composed of cement an sand in the same ratio as in the concrete mix itself. This 13 mm layer of
mortar shall be freshly mixed and placed immediately before placing of new concrete. Where concrete
has not fully hardened, all laitance shall be removed by scrubbing the wet surface with wire or bristle
brushes, care being taken to avoid dislodgement of any particles of coarse aggregate. The surface shall
then be thoroughly wetted, all free water removed and then coated with neat cement grout. The first
layers of concrete to be placed on this surface shall not exceed 150 mm. In thickness and sha be well
rammed against old particular attention being given to corners and close sports.

16. All concrete shal be compacted to produce a dense homogeneous mas with the assistance of
Vibrators, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer in charge for exceptional cases, such as
concreting under water, where vibrators can not be used. Sufficient vibrator in serviceable condition
shall be kept at site so that spare equipment is always available in the event of break downs.

17. Immediately after compaction, concrete shall be protected against harmful effects of
weather including rain, running water, shocks, vibration, traffic, rapid temperature changes, frost and
drying out process. It shall be covered with wet scking, Hessian or other similar, absorbent material
approved by the Engineer in charge soon after the initial set, and shall be kept continuously wet for a
period of not less than 14 days from the date of placement. Masonary work over the foundation
concrete may be started after 48 hours of its laying but the curing o concrete shall be continued for a
minimum period of 14 days.

18. Form work shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming the
concrete, together with all temporary construction required for their support. Form work shall however
be delived into following two district categories :-
 (3) Shuttering i.e. form work required for forming the concrete.
(2) Scaffolding i.e. form work required for supporting shuttering.

Forms for shuttering shal be constructed only, in metal suitably lined. Forms for scaffolding
shall be constructed of metal or timber. Both shuttering and scaffolding shall be substaintial rigid
construction and shuttering shall be true to shape and dimensions hsow on the drawings. All bolts and
riverts shall be counter suck and well ground to provide a smooth, plane surface.

19. Forms shall be mortar tight and shall be made sufficiently rigid by the use of ties and
bracings to prevent any displacement or sagging between supports. They shall be strong enough to with
stand all pressure, ramming and vibration, without deflection from the prescribed lines occurring
during and after placing the concrete. Screw jacks or hardwood wedges where required shall be
provided to make up any settlement in the form work either before or during the placing of concrete.
Suitable camber shall be provided in horizontal members of structure specially in long span to
counterate the effects of any deflection. The form work shall be so fixed as to provide for such camber.
Forms shall be so constructed as to be removable in sections in the desired sequence. Without
damaging the surface of concrete or disturbing other sections.. Unless otherwise specified or directed,
chamfers or fillets of sizes 25 mm x 25 mm shall be provided at all angles of form work to avoid sharp
corners.

20. The inside surface of shuttering shall except in the case of permanent form work or where
otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, be coated with an approved material to prevent adhesion
of concrete to the form work. Release agents shall be applied strictly in accordance with the
manufacture’s instruction sand shall not be allowed to come into contact with any reinforcement.

Or pre stressing tendons and anchorages. Different release agent shall not be used in form work
for concrete which will be visible in the finished works.

21. Special measures shall be taken to ensure that the form does not hinder the shrinkage of
concrete because without these cracking could occur before the form work is removed. Wherever
applicable arrangements must be made to ensure that the form work does not restrain the shortening
and hogging of the beams or slabs during tensioning of the tendons. The formwork should take due
account of the calculated amount of positive or negative camber so as to ensure the correct final shape
of the structure having regard to the deformation due of false work, scaffolding or propping and the
instantaneous or deferred deformation due to various causes affecting pre stressed structure. Where
they are reentrant angles in the concrete has set in order to avoid cracking due to shrinkage of concrete.
Form work shall be tight enough to prevent any appraisable loss of cement during vibrations. Suitable
tolerance should be provided in the form work. Immediately before concreting all forms shall be
thoroughly cleaned. Contractor shall give the engineer in charge due notice before placing any
concrete in the forms to permit him to inspect and accept the false work and forms as to their strength,
alignment and general fitness, but such unspection shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility
for safty of men, machinery, material and for results obtained.

22. The Engineer in charge shall be informed in advance by the contractor of his intention to
strike any form work. While fixing the time for removal of form work, due consideration shall be given
to local conditions that influence the setting of concrete and of concrete and of the materials used in the
mix. Where filed operalons are controlled by strength tests of concrete the removal of the load
supporting of soffit forms may commence when concrete has attained strengthing props including the
effect or any further additional of loads. When field opertions are not controlled by strength tests of
concrete the vertical forms of beams, columns and walls may be removed after 2 days. The props of
slabs and beams may be removed after 14 days respectively. All form work shall be removed without
causing any damage to the concrete. Centering shall be gradually and uniformly lowered in such a
manner as to permit the concrete to take stresses due to its own weight uniformly and gradually. Where
internal metal ties are permitted, they or their removable parts shall be extracted without causing any
damage to the concrete and remaining holes filled with mortar. No permanently embedded metal part
shall have less than 25 mm. cover to the finished concrete surface. Where it is intended to cleaned and
made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge.
 23. Immediately after the removal of forms, all exposed bars or bolts passing through the
cement concrete member to a depth of atleast 25 mm. below the surface of the concrete and the
resulting holes be filled by cement mortar. All fins caused by form joints, all cavities produced by the
removal of form ties and all other holes and depressions, honeycomb spots, broken edges or corners
and other defects, shall be thoroughly cleaned, saturarated with water and carefully pointed and
rendered true with mortar of cement and fine aggregated mixed in the proportions used in the grade of
concrete that is being finished and of as dry a consistency as is possible to use. Considerable pressure
shall be applied in filling and pointing to ensure through filling in all voids. Surfaces which have been
pointed shall be kept moist for a period of twenty four hours. If rock pockets/hoey combs, in the
opinion of the Engineer in charge are of such an extent or character as to effect the strength of the
structure materially or to endanger the life of the steel reinforcement he may declare the concrete
defective and require the removal and replacement of the portions of the structure affected.

24. In the case of reinforced concrete work, workability shall be such that the concrete
surrounds and properly grips all reinforcement. The degree of consistency, which shall depend upon
the nature of work and methods of vibration of concrete shall be determined regular slump tests.
Following slump shall be adopted for different types o works.

Sr.No. Type of work Where Where vibrators

vibrators are are not used
used
Slumps
i Mass concrete in RCC foundations, 10 mm to 25 80 mm
footings and retaining walls mm
ii Beams, slabs and columns simply 25 mm to 40 100 mm to 120
reinforced mm mm
iii Thin RCC section or section with 40 mm to 50 125 mm to 150
congested steel mm mm

25. For controlled concrete preliminary tests shall consist of three sets of separate tests and in
each set, tests shall be conducted on six specimens. Not more than one set of six specimens shall be
made on any particular day of the six specimen in each set, three shall be tested at seven days and the
remaining three at 28 days. The preliminary tests at 27 days are intended only to indicate the strength
likely to be attained at 28 days. Work strength tests shall be made in accordance with IS : 516 EACH
test shall be conducted on ten specimens five of which shall be tested at seven days and the remaining
five at 23 days. The samples of concrete shall be taken on each day of concreting and cubes shall be
made at the rate of one for very 5 cubic metre of concrete or a part thereof. However if concreting done
in a day Is than 15 cubic metre the minimum number of cubes can be reduced to 6 with the specific
permission of the Engineer in charge. Similar works tests shall be carried out when ever the quality and
grading of materials is changed irrespective of the quantity of concrete poured. The number of
specimens may be suitably increased as deemed necessary by the Engineer in charge when procedure
to tests given above reveals a poor quality of concrete and in other special cases.

26. The average strength of the group of cubes cast for each day shall not be less than the
specified works cube strength. 20 per cent of the cubes cast each day may have values les than the
specified strength, provided the lowest value is not less than 85 per cent of the specified strength.

27. RCC work shall have exposed concrete surface. Centering design and its erection shall be
approved by the Engineer in charge. One carpenter with helper will invariably be kept through out the
period of concreting. Movement of labour and other persons shall be totally prohibited over
reinforcement laid in position. For access to different parts, suitable mobile platforms shall be provided
so that steel reinforcement in position as not disturbed. For ensuring proper cover, mortar blocks of
suitable size shall be cast and tied to the reinforcement. Timber, kapachi or metal pieces shall not be
used for this purpose. Concreting of important structural members shall always be done in the presence
and under the supervision of departmental person not below the rank of
Asstt.Engineer/Addl.Asstt.Engineer/Overseer or as instructed by the Engineer in charge. After removal
of form work and shuttering the executive Engineer shall indspect the work and satisfy by random
checks that concrete produced is of good quality. Plastering shall not be allowed to the exposed faces
of concrete.

28. In reinforced concrete the volume occupied by reinforcement shall not be deducted. The
slab be measure as running continuously through and the beem as the portion below the slab.

29. All necessary labour, material, equipment etc. for sampling preparing test cubes, curing etc.
shall be provided by the contractor. Testing of the materials and concrete may be arranged by the
Engineer in charge in an approved laboratory at the cost of the contractor.

30. The payment will be made on cmt. Basis of the finished work.

31. The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plant
required for mixing, placing in position, vibrating and compacting finishing as per directions of the
Engineer in charge, curing and all other incidental expenses for producing concrete of specified
strength to complete the structure or its components as shown on the drawings and according to these
specifications. The rate shall also include the cost of making fixing and removing of all centres and
forms required for the work.

Item No 12
Providing and laying in position Ready Mixed M-200 grade concrete for reinforced cement
concrete work , using cement content as per approved Design Mix manufactured in fully
automatic batching plant and transported to site of work in transit mixer for a lead up to 10 kms
having continuous agitated mixer, manufactured as per mix design of specified grade for
reinforced cement concrete work including pumping of R.M.C. from transit mixer to site of
laying, including the cost of centering shuttering finishing and reinforcement including cost of
admixtures in recommended proportions as per IS: 9103 to accelerate/ retard setting of concrete,
improve workability without impairing strength and durability as per direction of the Engineer -
in - charge. Without Fly Ash (Min cement level as per latest IS 456 shall be maintained)
1. For controlled concrete, design of the mix shall be approved after preliminary tests and all
necessary precautions shall be taken in its production to ensure that the required works cube strength is
attained and maintained. The controlled concrete shall be in eight grades designated as M.100, M.150,
M.200, M.250, M.300, M.400 and M.450 with the suffix controlled added to it.

2. In the designation of a concrete mix letter ‘M’ refers to the mix and the number to the
specified 28 days works cubs compressive strength of that mix on 150mm cubes, expressed in kg/cm2
where Ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269 or Portland blast furnace cement conforming
to IS : 455 is used, the compressive strength requirements for various grades of concrete shall be as
give below on the next page :-

Grade of Compressive works test strength in kg/cm2 on 150 mm cubes,

concrete conducted in accordance with IS : 516
Min. at 7 days Min. at 28 days
M 100 70 100
M 150 100 150
M 200 135 200
M 250 170 250
M 300 200 300
M 350 235 350
M 400 270 400
M 450 300 450
NOTE : In all cases the 28 days compressive strength specified in the above Table shall alone be the
criterion for acceptance or rejection of the concrete.

Where the strength of a concrete mix.as indicated by tests, lies in between the strength for any
two grades specified in the above table such concrete shall be classified for all purposes as a concrete
belonging to the lower or the two grades between which its strength lies.

3. Concrete mix shall be designed on the basis of preliminary tests so as attain a strength at least
33 per cent higher than that required on work tests. The proportions for ingredients chosed shall be
such that concrete has adequate workability for conditions prevailing on the work in question and can
be properly compacted with the means available. Except where it can be show to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge that supply of properly graded aggregate of uniform quality can be maintained till
the completion of work, grading of aggregate should be controlled by obtaining the coarse aggregates
in different sizes and bleding them in the right proportions as required. Aggregates of different sizes
shall be stocked in separate stock piles. Required quantity of material shall be stock piled several hours,
preferably a day before. Grading of coarse and fine aggregate shall be checked as frequently as
possible, frequency for a given job being determined by the Engineer-in-charge to ensured that the
suppliers are maintaining the uniform grading as approved for samples used in the preliminary tests.

4. In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate shall be determined by
weight at batching cement concrete plant. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the
marker.’s weight per bag a reasonable number of bags shall be weighed separately to check the net
weight. Where cement is weighed from bulk stocks at site and not by bags, it shall be weighed
separately from the aggregates. Water shall eighter be measured by volume in calibrated tanks or
weighed. All measuring equipment shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable condition. Their
accuracy shall be periodically checked.

5. It is most important to keep the specified water cement ratio constant and at is correct value.
To this end moisture contain both fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by the Engineer-in-
charge according to the weather conditions. The amount of mixing water shall then be adjusted to
compensate for variations in the moisture cement .For the determination of moisture content in the
aggregates IS : 2386 (Part-III) shall be referred to. Suitable adjustments shall also be made in the
weights of aggregates to allow for the variation in weights of aggregates due to variation in their
moisture content. Minimum quantity of cement to be used in controlled concrete shall not be less than
210 kgs. Per cubic metre in plain concrete and not less than 300 kg/per cubic metre in reinforced
concrete structural member.The Minimum quantity of cement for prestressed concrete work shall not
less than 360 kg/per cubic metre of concrete nor shall it be more than 540 kg/per cubic meter of
concrete.

6. Following shall be the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the different items of
work :

Sr.No. Item of construction Maximum

nominal size of
coarse aggregate
i RCC well curb, RCC well staining and RCC piles. 40 mm
ii PCC well staining 63 mm
iii Well cap or pile cap; solid type piers, abutments and wing- 40 mm
walls their pier caps
iv RCC works in cross girders, deck slab, wearing coarse, 20 mm
kerb, light posts, blast walls approach slab etc., and hollow
type piers, abutments wing walls and their pier caps.
v RCC bearings 20 mm
vi For any other item of construction not covered by items (i) As specified on the
to (v) above drawing or as
desired by the
 Engineer in charge
in case it is not
specified on
drawing.
For heavily reinforced concrete members as in the case of ribs of main beams, nominal
maximum size of aggregate shall usually be restricted to 5 mm. less than the minimum internal clear
distance between the main bars or 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement whichever
is the smaller.

16. Fine aggregate shall be clean, hard, coarse sand. It shall be free dust and such other
substances. The sand be get approved by the Engineer in charge.

8. All materials shall be stored as to prevent their deterioration of there quality and fitness for
the work. Any material which has deteriorated or has been damaged or is otherwise considered
defective by the Engineer in charge shall not be used in the works.

9. Cement shall be stored above the ground level in perfectly dry and watertight sheds.
Wherever buld storage containers are used, their capacity should be sufficient to cater to the
requirements at site and should be cleaned atleast once every 3 to 4 months. The aggregates shall be
stored in such away as to prevent admixture of foreign materials. Different sizes of fine or coarse
aggregate shall be stored in separate stock piles sufficiently away from such other to prevent
intermixing the materials.

10. The water for mixing shall be potable water to satisfaction of the Engineer in charge. The
quantity of water shall be just sufficient to produce a dense concrete of required workability for the job.

11. For all work concrete shall be mixed in a ready mix fully automatic concrete batching plant
which along with other accessories shall be kept in first class working condition and so maintained
throughout the construction mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformly distributed and
uniform colour of the entire mass is obtained and each individual particle of the coarse aggregate
shows complete coating of mortar containing its proportionate amount of cement. In no case shall the
mixing be done for less than 2 minutes after all ingredients have ben put into the mixer.

12. Mixer which have been out of use more than 30 minutes shall be thoroughly cleaned before
putting in a new batch. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, the first batch of concrete
from the mixer shall contain only two thirds of normal quantity of coarse aggregate. Mixing plant shall
be thoroughly cleaned before changing from one type of cement to another.

13. The method of transporting and placing concrete shall be approved by the Engineer in
charge. Concrete shall be so transported to site of work in transit mixer for a lead upto 10 km having
continuous agitated mixture and placed that no contamination, segregation or loss of its constituent
material takes place. All form work and reinforcement contained in it shall be cleaned and made free
from standing water, dust, snow or ice immediately before placing of concrete. No concrete shall be
placed in any part of the structure until the approval of the Engineer in charge has been obtained.

14. If concreting is not started within 24 hours of the approval being given. It shall have to be
obtained again from the Engineer in charge. Concreting then shall proceed continuously over the area
between construction joints. Fresh concrete shall not be placed against concrete which. has been in
position for more than 30 minutes unless a proper construction joint is formed. Concrete shall be
compacted in its final position within 30 minutes of its discharge from the mixer unless carried in
properly design agitatiors, operating continuously when this time shall be within 3 hours of the addition
of cement to the mix an within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. Except where otherwise
agreed to be the Engineer in charge. Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers to a compacted
depth of not more than 0.45 metre when internal vibrator are used not exceeding 0.30 metre in all other
cases.

15. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge concrete shall not be dropped in to
place from a height exceeing 2 metres. When trunking or chutes are used they shall be kept clean and
used in such a way as to avoid segregation. When concreting has to be reumed on a surface which has
hardened, it shal be roughened, swept clean, thoroughly wetted and covere with a 10 mm. thick layer of
mortar composed of cement an sand in the same ratio as in the concrete mix itself. This 13 mm layer of
mortar shall be freshly mixed and placed immediately before placing of new concrete. Where concrete
has not fully hardened, all laitance shall be removed by scrubbing the wet surface with wire or bristle
brushes, care being taken to avoid dislodgement of any particles of coarse aggregate. The surface shall
then be thoroughly wetted, all free water removed and then coated with neat cement grout. The first
layers of concrete to be placed on this surface shall not exceed 150 mm. In thickness and sha be well
rammed against old particular attention being given to corners and close sports.

16. All concrete shal be compacted to produce a dense homogeneous mas with the assistance of
Vibrators, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer in charge for exceptional cases, such as
concreting under water, where vibrators can not be used. Sufficient vibrator in serviceable condition
shall be kept at site so that spare equipment is always available in the event of break downs.

17. Immediately after compaction, concrete shall be protected against harmful effects of
weather including rain, running water, shocks, vibration, traffic, rapid temperature changes, frost and
drying out process. It shall be covered with wet scking, Hessian or other similar, absorbent material
approved by the Engineer in charge soon after the initial set, and shall be kept continuously wet for a
period of not less than 14 days from the date of placement. Masonary work over the foundation
concrete may be started after 48 hours of its laying but the curing o concrete shall be continued for a
minimum period of 14 days.

18. Form work shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming the
concrete, together with all temporary construction required for their support. Form work shall however
be delived into following two district categories :-

(4) Shuttering i.e. form work required for forming the concrete.
(2) Scaffolding i.e. form work required for supporting shuttering.

Forms for shuttering shal be constructed only, in metal suitably lined. Forms for scaffolding
shall be constructed of metal or timber. Both shuttering and scaffolding shall be substaintial rigid
construction and shuttering shall be true to shape and dimensions hsow on the drawings. All bolts and
riverts shall be counter suck and well ground to provide a smooth, plane surface.

19. Forms shall be mortar tight and shall be made sufficiently rigid by the use of ties and
bracings to prevent any displacement or sagging between supports. They shall be strong enough to with
stand all pressure, ramming and vibration, without deflection from the prescribed lines occurring
during and after placing the concrete. Screw jacks or hardwood wedges where required shall be
provided to make up any settlement in the form work either before or during the placing of concrete.
Suitable camber shall be provided in horizontal members of structure specially in long span to
counterate the effects of any deflection. The form work shall be so fixed as to provide for such camber.
Forms shall be so constructed as to be removable in sections in the desired sequence. Without
damaging the surface of concrete or disturbing other sections.. Unless otherwise specified or directed,
chamfers or fillets of sizes 25 mm x 25 mm shall be provided at all angles of form work to avoid sharp
corners.

20. The inside surface of shuttering shall except in the case of permanent form work or where
otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, be coated with an approved material to prevent adhesion
of concrete to the form work. Release agents shall be applied strictly in accordance with the
manufacture’s instruction sand shall not be allowed to come into contact with any reinforcement.

Or pre stressing tendons and anchorages. Different release agent shall not be used in form work
for concrete which will be visible in the finished works.

21. Special measures shall be taken to ensure that the form does not hinder the shrinkage of
concrete because without these cracking could occur before the form work is removed. Wherever
applicable arrangements must be made to ensure that the form work does not restrain the shortening
and hogging of the beams or slabs during tensioning of the tendons. The formwork should take due
account of the calculated amount of positive or negative camber so as to ensure the correct final shape
of the structure having regard to the deformation due of false work, scaffolding or propping and the
instantaneous or deferred deformation due to various causes affecting pre stressed structure. Where
they are reentrant angles in the concrete has set in order to avoid cracking due to shrinkage of concrete.
Form work shall be tight enough to prevent any appraisable loss of cement during vibrations. Suitable
tolerance should be provided in the form work. Immediately before concreting all forms shall be
thoroughly cleaned. Contractor shall give the engineer in charge due notice before placing any
concrete in the forms to permit him to inspect and accept the false work and forms as to their strength,
alignment and general fitness, but such unspection shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility
for safty of men, machinery, material and for results obtained.

22. The Engineer in charge shall be informed in advance by the contractor of his intention to
strike any form work. While fixing the time for removal of form work, due consideration shall be given
to local conditions that influence the setting of concrete and of concrete and of the materials used in the
mix. Where filed operalons are controlled by strength tests of concrete the removal of the load
supporting of soffit forms may commence when concrete has attained strengthing props including the
effect or any further additional of loads. When field opertions are not controlled by strength tests of
concrete the vertical forms of beams, columns and walls may be removed after 2 days. The props of
slabs and beams may be removed after 14 days respectively. All form work shall be removed without
causing any damage to the concrete. Centering shall be gradually and uniformly lowered in such a
manner as to permit the concrete to take stresses due to its own weight uniformly and gradually. Where
internal metal ties are permitted, they or their removable parts shall be extracted without causing any
damage to the concrete and remaining holes filled with mortar. No permanently embedded metal part
shall have less than 25 mm. cover to the finished concrete surface. Where it is intended to cleaned and
made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge.

23. Immediately after the removal of forms, all exposed bars or bolts passing through the
cement concrete member to a depth of atleast 25 mm. below the surface of the concrete and the
resulting holes be filled by cement mortar. All fins caused by form joints, all cavities produced by the
removal of form ties and all other holes and depressions, honeycomb spots, broken edges or corners
and other defects, shall be thoroughly cleaned, saturarated with water and carefully pointed and
rendered true with mortar of cement and fine aggregated mixed in the proportions used in the grade of
concrete that is being finished and of as dry a consistency as is possible to use. Considerable pressure
shall be applied in filling and pointing to ensure through filling in all voids. Surfaces which have been
pointed shall be kept moist for a period of twenty four hours. If rock pockets/hoey combs, in the
opinion of the Engineer in charge are of such an extent or character as to effect the strength of the
structure materially or to endanger the life of the steel reinforcement he may declare the concrete
defective and require the removal and replacement of the portions of the structure affected.

24. In the case of reinforced concrete work, workability shall be such that the concrete
surrounds and properly grips all reinforcement. The degree of consistency, which shall depend upon
the nature of work and methods of vibration of concrete shall be determined regular slump tests.
Following slump shall be adopted for different types o works.

Sr.No. Type of work Where Where vibrators

vibrators are are not used
used
Slumps
i Mass concrete in RCC foundations, 10 mm to 25 80 mm
footings and retaining walls mm
ii Beams, slabs and columns simply 25 mm to 40 100 mm to 120
reinforced mm mm
iii Thin RCC section or section with 40 mm to 50 125 mm to 150
congested steel mm mm
 25. For controlled concrete preliminary tests shall consist of three sets of separate tests and in
each set, tests shall be conducted on six specimens. Not more than one set of six specimens shall be
made on any particular day of the six specimen in each set, three shall be tested at seven days and the
remaining three at 28 days. The preliminary tests at 27 days are intended only to indicate the strength
likely to be attained at 28 days. Work strength tests shall be made in accordance with IS : 516 EACH
test shall be conducted on ten specimens five of which shall be tested at seven days and the remaining
five at 23 days. The samples of concrete shall be taken on each day of concreting and cubes shall be
made at the rate of one for very 5 cubic metre of concrete or a part thereof. However if concreting done
in a day Is than 15 cubic metre the minimum number of cubes can be reduced to 6 with the specific
permission of the Engineer in charge. Similar works tests shall be carried out when ever the quality and
grading of materials is changed irrespective of the quantity of concrete poured. The number of
specimens may be suitably increased as deemed necessary by the Engineer in charge when procedure
to tests given above reveals a poor quality of concrete and in other special cases.

26. The average strength of the group of cubes cast for each day shall not be less than the
specified works cube strength. 20 per cent of the cubes cast each day may have values les than the
specified strength, provided the lowest value is not less than 85 per cent of the specified strength.

27. RCC work shall have exposed concrete surface. Centering design and its erection shall be
approved by the Engineer in charge. One carpenter with helper will invariably be kept through out the
period of concreting. Movement of labour and other persons shall be totally prohibited over
reinforcement laid in position. For access to different parts, suitable mobile platforms shall be provided
so that steel reinforcement in position as not disturbed. For ensuring proper cover, mortar blocks of
suitable size shall be cast and tied to the reinforcement. Timber, kapachi or metal pieces shall not be
used for this purpose. Concreting of important structural members shall always be done in the presence
and under the supervision of departmental person not below the rank of
Asstt.Engineer/Addl.Asstt.Engineer/Overseer or as instructed by the Engineer in charge. After removal
of form work and shuttering the executive Engineer shall indspect the work and satisfy by random
checks that concrete produced is of good quality. Plastering shall not be allowed to the exposed faces
of concrete.

28. In reinforced concrete the volume occupied by reinforcement shall not be deducted. The
slab be measure as running continuously through and the beem as the portion below the slab.

29. All necessary labour, material, equipment etc. for sampling preparing test cubes, curing etc.
shall be provided by the contractor. Testing of the materials and concrete may be arranged by the
Engineer in charge in an approved laboratory at the cost of the contractor.

30. The payment will be made on cmt. Basis of the finished work.

31. The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plant
required for mixing, placing in position, vibrating and compacting finishing as per directions of the
Engineer in charge, curing and all other incidental expenses for producing concrete of specified
strength to complete the structure or its components as shown on the drawings and according to these
specifications. The rate shall also include the cost of making fixing and removing of all centres and
forms required for the work.

Item No 13
Providing and casting in situ controlled cement concrete M-250 for approach slab including
formwork curing and finishing complete.
1. For controlled concrete, design of the mix shall be approved after preliminary tests and all
necessary precautions shall be taken in its production to ensure that the required works cube strength is
attained and maintained. The controlled concrete shall be in eight grades designated as M.100, M.150,
M.200, M.250, M.300, M.400 and M.450 with the suffix controlled added to it.
 2. In the designation of a concrete mix letter ‘M’ refers to the mix and the number to the
specified 28 days works cubs compressive strength of that mix on 150mm cubes, expressed in kg/cm2
where Ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269 or Portland blast furnace cement conforming
to IS : 455 is used, the compressive strength requirements for various grades of concrete shall be as
give below on the next page :-

Grade of Compressive works test strength in kg/cm2 on 150 mm cubes,

concrete conducted in accordance with IS : 516
Min. at 7 days Min. at 28 days
M 100 70 100
M 150 100 150
M 200 135 200
M 250 170 250
M 300 200 300
M 350 235 350
M 400 270 400
M 450 300 450

NOTE : In all cases the 28 days compressive strength specified in the above Table shall alone be the
criterion for acceptance or rejection of the concrete.

Where the strength of a concrete mix.as indicated by tests, lies in between the strength for any
two grades specified in the above table such concrete shall be classified for all purposes as a concrete
belonging to the lower or the two grades between which its strength lies.

3. Concrete mix shall be designed on the basis of preliminary tests so as attain a strength at least
33 per cent higher than that required on work tests. The proportions for ingredients chosed shall be
such that concrete has adequate workability for conditions prevailing on the work in question and can
be properly compacted with the means available. Except where it can be show to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge that supply of properly graded aggregate of uniform quality can be maintained till
the completion of work, grading of aggregate should be controlled by obtaining the coarse aggregates
in different sizes and bleding them in the right proportions as required. Aggregates of different sizes
shall be stocked in separate stock piles. Required quantity of material shall be stock piled several hours,
preferably a day before. Grading of coarse and fine aggregate shall be checked as frequently as
possible, frequency for a given job being determined by the Engineer-in-charge to ensured that the
suppliers are maintaining the uniform grading as approved for samples used in the preliminary tests.

4. In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate shall be determined by
weight at batching cement concrete plant. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the
marker.’s weight per bag a reasonable number of bags shall be weighed separately to check the net
weight. Where cement is weighed from bulk stocks at site and not by bags, it shall be weighed
separately from the aggregates. Water shall eighter be measured by volume in calibrated tanks or
weighed. All measuring equipment shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable condition. Their
accuracy shall be periodically checked.

5. It is most important to keep the specified water cement ratio constant and at is correct value.
To this end moisture contain both fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by the Engineer-in-
charge according to the weather conditions. The amount of mixing water shall then be adjusted to
compensate for variations in the moisture cement .For the determination of moisture content in the
aggregates IS : 2386 (Part-III) shall be referred to. Suitable adjustments shall also be made in the
weights of aggregates to allow for the variation in weights of aggregates due to variation in their
moisture content. Minimum quantity of cement to be used in controlled concrete shall not be less than
210 kgs. Per cubic metre in plain concrete and not less than 300 kg/per cubic metre in reinforced
concrete structural member.The Minimum quantity of cement for prestressed concrete work shall not
less than 360 kg/per cubic metre of concrete nor shall it be more than 540 kg/per cubic meter of
concrete.

6. Following shall be the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the different items of
work :

Sr.No. Item of construction Maximum

nominal size of
coarse aggregate
i RCC well curb, RCC well staining and RCC piles. 40 mm
ii PCC well staining 63 mm
iii Well cap or pile cap; solid type piers, abutments and wing- 40 mm
walls their pier caps
iv RCC works in cross girders, deck slab, wearing coarse, 20 mm
kerb, light posts, blast walls approach slab etc., and hollow
type piers, abutments wing walls and their pier caps.
v RCC bearings 20 mm
vi For any other item of construction not covered by items (i) As specified on the
to (v) above drawing or as
desired by the
Engineer in charge
in case it is not
specified on
drawing.
For heavily reinforced concrete members as in the case of ribs of main beams, nominal
maximum size of aggregate shall usually be restricted to 5 mm. less than the minimum internal clear
distance between the main bars or 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement whichever
is the smaller.

17. Fine aggregate shall be clean, hard, coarse sand. It shall be free dust and such other
substances. The sand be get approved by the Engineer in charge.

8. All materials shall be stored as to prevent their deterioration of there quality and fitness for
the work. Any material which has deteriorated or has been damaged or is otherwise considered
defective by the Engineer in charge shall not be used in the works.

9. Cement shall be stored above the ground level in perfectly dry and watertight sheds.
Wherever buld storage containers are used, their capacity should be sufficient to cater to the
requirements at site and should be cleaned atleast once every 3 to 4 months. The aggregates shall be
stored in such away as to prevent admixture of foreign materials. Different sizes of fine or coarse
aggregate shall be stored in separate stock piles sufficiently away from such other to prevent
intermixing the materials.

10. The water for mixing shall be potable water to satisfaction of the Engineer in charge. The
quantity of water shall be just sufficient to produce a dense concrete of required workability for the job.

11. For all work concrete shall be mixed in a ready mix fully automatic concrete batching plant
which along with other accessories shall be kept in first class working condition and so maintained
throughout the construction mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformly distributed and
uniform colour of the entire mass is obtained and each individual particle of the coarse aggregate
shows complete coating of mortar containing its proportionate amount of cement. In no case shall the
mixing be done for less than 2 minutes after all ingredients have ben put into the mixer.

12. Mixer which have been out of use more than 30 minutes shall be thoroughly cleaned before
putting in a new batch. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, the first batch of concrete
from the mixer shall contain only two thirds of normal quantity of coarse aggregate. Mixing plant shall
be thoroughly cleaned before changing from one type of cement to another.
 13. The method of transporting and placing concrete shall be approved by the Engineer in
charge. Concrete shall be so transported to site of work in transit mixer for a lead upto 10 km having
continuous agitated mixture and placed that no contamination, segregation or loss of its constituent
material takes place. All form work and reinforcement contained in it shall be cleaned and made free
from standing water, dust, snow or ice immediately before placing of concrete. No concrete shall be
placed in any part of the structure until the approval of the Engineer in charge has been obtained.

14. If concreting is not started within 24 hours of the approval being given. It shall have to be
obtained again from the Engineer in charge. Concreting then shall proceed continuously over the area
between construction joints. Fresh concrete shall not be placed against concrete which. has been in
position for more than 30 minutes unless a proper construction joint is formed. Concrete shall be
compacted in its final position within 30 minutes of its discharge from the mixer unless carried in
properly design agitatiors, operating continuously when this time shall be within 3 hours of the addition
of cement to the mix an within 30 minutes of its discharge from the agitator. Except where otherwise
agreed to be the Engineer in charge. Concrete shall be deposited in horizontal layers to a compacted
depth of not more than 0.45 metre when internal vibrator are used not exceeding 0.30 metre in all other
cases.

15. Unless otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge concrete shall not be dropped in to
place from a height exceeing 2 metres. When trunking or chutes are used they shall be kept clean and
used in such a way as to avoid segregation. When concreting has to be reumed on a surface which has
hardened, it shal be roughened, swept clean, thoroughly wetted and covere with a 10 mm. thick layer of
mortar composed of cement an sand in the same ratio as in the concrete mix itself. This 13 mm layer of
mortar shall be freshly mixed and placed immediately before placing of new concrete. Where concrete
has not fully hardened, all laitance shall be removed by scrubbing the wet surface with wire or bristle
brushes, care being taken to avoid dislodgement of any particles of coarse aggregate. The surface shall
then be thoroughly wetted, all free water removed and then coated with neat cement grout. The first
layers of concrete to be placed on this surface shall not exceed 150 mm. In thickness and sha be well
rammed against old particular attention being given to corners and close sports.

16. All concrete shal be compacted to produce a dense homogeneous mas with the assistance of
Vibrators, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer in charge for exceptional cases, such as
concreting under water, where vibrators can not be used. Sufficient vibrator in serviceable condition
shall be kept at site so that spare equipment is always available in the event of break downs.

17. Immediately after compaction, concrete shall be protected against harmful effects of
weather including rain, running water, shocks, vibration, traffic, rapid temperature changes, frost and
drying out process. It shall be covered with wet scking, Hessian or other similar, absorbent material
approved by the Engineer in charge soon after the initial set, and shall be kept continuously wet for a
period of not less than 14 days from the date of placement. Masonary work over the foundation
concrete may be started after 48 hours of its laying but the curing o concrete shall be continued for a
minimum period of 14 days.

18. Form work shall include all temporary or permanent forms required for forming the
concrete, together with all temporary construction required for their support. Form work shall however
be delived into following two district categories :-

(5) Shuttering i.e. form work required for forming the concrete.
(2) Scaffolding i.e. form work required for supporting shuttering.

Forms for shuttering shal be constructed only, in metal suitably lined. Forms for scaffolding
shall be constructed of metal or timber. Both shuttering and scaffolding shall be substaintial rigid
construction and shuttering shall be true to shape and dimensions hsow on the drawings. All bolts and
riverts shall be counter suck and well ground to provide a smooth, plane surface.
 19. Forms shall be mortar tight and shall be made sufficiently rigid by the use of ties and
bracings to prevent any displacement or sagging between supports. They shall be strong enough to with
stand all pressure, ramming and vibration, without deflection from the prescribed lines occurring
during and after placing the concrete. Screw jacks or hardwood wedges where required shall be
provided to make up any settlement in the form work either before or during the placing of concrete.
Suitable camber shall be provided in horizontal members of structure specially in long span to
counterate the effects of any deflection. The form work shall be so fixed as to provide for such camber.
Forms shall be so constructed as to be removable in sections in the desired sequence. Without
damaging the surface of concrete or disturbing other sections.. Unless otherwise specified or directed,
chamfers or fillets of sizes 25 mm x 25 mm shall be provided at all angles of form work to avoid sharp
corners.

20. The inside surface of shuttering shall except in the case of permanent form work or where
otherwise agreed to be the Engineer in charge, be coated with an approved material to prevent adhesion
of concrete to the form work. Release agents shall be applied strictly in accordance with the
manufacture’s instruction sand shall not be allowed to come into contact with any reinforcement.

Or pre stressing tendons and anchorages. Different release agent shall not be used in form work
for concrete which will be visible in the finished works.

21. Special measures shall be taken to ensure that the form does not hinder the shrinkage of
concrete because without these cracking could occur before the form work is removed. Wherever
applicable arrangements must be made to ensure that the form work does not restrain the shortening
and hogging of the beams or slabs during tensioning of the tendons. The formwork should take due
account of the calculated amount of positive or negative camber so as to ensure the correct final shape
of the structure having regard to the deformation due of false work, scaffolding or propping and the
instantaneous or deferred deformation due to various causes affecting pre stressed structure. Where
they are reentrant angles in the concrete has set in order to avoid cracking due to shrinkage of concrete.
Form work shall be tight enough to prevent any appraisable loss of cement during vibrations. Suitable
tolerance should be provided in the form work. Immediately before concreting all forms shall be
thoroughly cleaned. Contractor shall give the engineer in charge due notice before placing any
concrete in the forms to permit him to inspect and accept the false work and forms as to their strength,
alignment and general fitness, but such unspection shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility
for safty of men, machinery, material and for results obtained.

22. The Engineer in charge shall be informed in advance by the contractor of his intention to
strike any form work. While fixing the time for removal of form work, due consideration shall be given
to local conditions that influence the setting of concrete and of concrete and of the materials used in the
mix. Where filed operalons are controlled by strength tests of concrete the removal of the load
supporting of soffit forms may commence when concrete has attained strengthing props including the
effect or any further additional of loads. When field opertions are not controlled by strength tests of
concrete the vertical forms of beams, columns and walls may be removed after 2 days. The props of
slabs and beams may be removed after 14 days respectively. All form work shall be removed without
causing any damage to the concrete. Centering shall be gradually and uniformly lowered in such a
manner as to permit the concrete to take stresses due to its own weight uniformly and gradually. Where
internal metal ties are permitted, they or their removable parts shall be extracted without causing any
damage to the concrete and remaining holes filled with mortar. No permanently embedded metal part
shall have less than 25 mm. cover to the finished concrete surface. Where it is intended to cleaned and
made good to the satisfaction of the Engineer in charge.

23. Immediately after the removal of forms, all exposed bars or bolts passing through the
cement concrete member to a depth of atleast 25 mm. below the surface of the concrete and the
resulting holes be filled by cement mortar. All fins caused by form joints, all cavities produced by the
removal of form ties and all other holes and depressions, honeycomb spots, broken edges or corners
and other defects, shall be thoroughly cleaned, saturarated with water and carefully pointed and
rendered true with mortar of cement and fine aggregated mixed in the proportions used in the grade of
concrete that is being finished and of as dry a consistency as is possible to use. Considerable pressure
shall be applied in filling and pointing to ensure through filling in all voids. Surfaces which have been
pointed shall be kept moist for a period of twenty four hours. If rock pockets/hoey combs, in the
opinion of the Engineer in charge are of such an extent or character as to effect the strength of the
structure materially or to endanger the life of the steel reinforcement he may declare the concrete
defective and require the removal and replacement of the portions of the structure affected.

24. In the case of reinforced concrete work, workability shall be such that the concrete
surrounds and properly grips all reinforcement. The degree of consistency, which shall depend upon
the nature of work and methods of vibration of concrete shall be determined regular slump tests.
Following slump shall be adopted for different types o works.

Sr.No. Type of work Where Where vibrators

vibrators are are not used
used
Slumps
i Mass concrete in RCC foundations, 10 mm to 25 80 mm
footings and retaining walls mm
ii Beams, slabs and columns simply 25 mm to 40 100 mm to 120
reinforced mm mm
iii Thin RCC section or section with 40 mm to 50 125 mm to 150
congested steel mm mm

25. For controlled concrete preliminary tests shall consist of three sets of separate tests and in
each set, tests shall be conducted on six specimens. Not more than one set of six specimens shall be
made on any particular day of the six specimen in each set, three shall be tested at seven days and the
remaining three at 28 days. The preliminary tests at 27 days are intended only to indicate the strength
likely to be attained at 28 days. Work strength tests shall be made in accordance with IS : 516 EACH
test shall be conducted on ten specimens five of which shall be tested at seven days and the remaining
five at 23 days. The samples of concrete shall be taken on each day of concreting and cubes shall be
made at the rate of one for very 5 cubic metre of concrete or a part thereof. However if concreting done
in a day Is than 15 cubic metre the minimum number of cubes can be reduced to 6 with the specific
permission of the Engineer in charge. Similar works tests shall be carried out when ever the quality and
grading of materials is changed irrespective of the quantity of concrete poured. The number of
specimens may be suitably increased as deemed necessary by the Engineer in charge when procedure
to tests given above reveals a poor quality of concrete and in other special cases.

26. The average strength of the group of cubes cast for each day shall not be less than the
specified works cube strength. 20 per cent of the cubes cast each day may have values les than the
specified strength, provided the lowest value is not less than 85 per cent of the specified strength.

27. RCC work shall have exposed concrete surface. Centering design and its erection shall be
approved by the Engineer in charge. One carpenter with helper will invariably be kept through out the
period of concreting. Movement of labour and other persons shall be totally prohibited over
reinforcement laid in position. For access to different parts, suitable mobile platforms shall be provided
so that steel reinforcement in position as not disturbed. For ensuring proper cover, mortar blocks of
suitable size shall be cast and tied to the reinforcement. Timber, kapachi or metal pieces shall not be
used for this purpose. Concreting of important structural members shall always be done in the presence
and under the supervision of departmental person not below the rank of
Asstt.Engineer/Addl.Asstt.Engineer/Overseer or as instructed by the Engineer in charge. After removal
of form work and shuttering the executive Engineer shall indspect the work and satisfy by random
checks that concrete produced is of good quality. Plastering shall not be allowed to the exposed faces
of concrete.

28. In reinforced concrete the volume occupied by reinforcement shall not be deducted. The
slab be measure as running continuously through and the beem as the portion below the slab.
 29. All necessary labour, material, equipment etc. for sampling preparing test cubes, curing etc.
shall be provided by the contractor. Testing of the materials and concrete may be arranged by the
Engineer in charge in an approved laboratory at the cost of the contractor.

30. The payment will be made on cmt. Basis of the finished work.

31. The unit rate for concrete shall include the cost of all materials, labour, tools and plant
required for mixing, placing in position, vibrating and compacting finishing as per directions of the
Engineer in charge, curing and all other incidental expenses for producing concrete of specified
strength to complete the structure or its components as shown on the drawings and according to these
specifications. The rate shall also include the cost of making fixing and removing of all centres and
forms required for the work.

Item No 14
Rubble Soling with rubble, breaking boulders and big size rubble in to oversize metal for soiling
& rolling & consolidation of soiling including filling in depression which occurs during process
with pore roller 8 tonne to 12 tonne
1. The rubble stones shall be black in colour , shall be hard , tough , sound durable and of close texture
, free from cracks and it shall be obtained from the approved quarries.
2. The rubble obtained from the top surface of the quarry is soft one and hence such soft variety
shall not be accepted. All unsound weathered or disintegrated stones obtained from the upper portion
of the quarry shall be rejected.
3. The quarry shall be well protected shall be dug by removing all the katcha and weathered stuff
till approved quality of materials is available.
4. The length and breadth shall not exceed 1/f (1,2) times the thickness of the stones.
5. The rubble stacks shall be made on a fairly level ground and stacks shall be so made that rubble
stones are stacked as closed as possible so as to leave no excessive voids and no hollows are left out .
6. The tendency to prepare the stacks by keeping excessive voids or keeping hollow places shall
not be tolerated.
7. The stacks shall be uniform in length and breadth and top portion shall be in level so that height
at any point is uniform.
8. All the stacks shall be of standard dimensions which shall be prescribe by the Executive
Engineer deduction for voids shall not be made.
9. The rubble shall be got approved by the Executive Engineer, prior to collector on site or
otherwise it is liable to rejection for which no claim shall be entertained.
10. The contractor shall maintain all stacks in regular and proper sizes till the whole material is
collected. Measured and finally accepted by the department, 15 percent spauls will be allowed for
filling in interstices.
11. The rubble shall be stacked in quantities as per hectometer wise requirement as directed by the
Executive Engineer or his agent.

12 .Screenings: Screenings to fill voids in the coarse aggregate shall generally consist of the same
material as the coarse aggregate. However, where economic considerations so warrant, predominantly
non-plastic material (other than rounded river borne material) may be used for this purpose provided
liquid limit and plasticity index of such material are below 20 and 6 respectively and fraction passing
75 micron sieve does not exceed 10 per cent. The Screenings shall not contain any of the undesirable
constituents listed in Clause 301.2.3 which would render it unsuitable as a fill material.

Screenings shall conform to the grading set forth in Table 400.9. The consolidated details of quantity of
screenings required for various grades of stone aggregates are given in Table 400.10. The Table also
gives the quantities of materials (loose) required for 10 m2 for sub-base compacted thickness of 100/75
mm.
 TABLE : 400.9 : GRADING FOR SCREENING
Grading Size of IS Sieve Percent by Weight Passing the IS
Classification Screenings Designation Sieve
A 13.2 mm 13.2 mm 100
11.2 mm 95-100
5.6 mm 15-35
180 micron 0-10
B 11.2 mm 11.2 mm 100
5.6 mm 90-100
180 micron 15-35

The use of screenings shall be omitted in the case of soft aggregates, such as, brick metal, kankar,
laterite, etc. as they are likely to get crushed to a certain extent under rollers.

13. Binding material: Binding material to be used for water bound macadam as a filler material meant
for preventing raveling, shall comprise of a suitable material approved by the Engineer having a
Plasticity Index (PI) value of less than 6 for sub-base/base course and 4 to 10 for surfacing course as
determined in accordance with IS:2720 (Part 5).

The quantity of binding material where it is to be used, will depend on the type of screenings.
Generally, the quantity required for 75 mm compacted thickness of water bound macadam will be
0.06-0.09 m3/10m2 and 0.08-0.10 m3/10 m2 for 100 mm compacted thickness.
The above mentioned quantities should be taken as a guide only, for estimation of quantities for
construction, etc.
Application of binding materials may not be necessary when the screenings used are of crushable type.

TABLE 400.10: APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES OF COARSE AGGREGATES

AND SCREENINGS REQUIRED FOR 100/75 mm COMPACTED THICKNESS OF
WATER BOUND MACADAM (WBM) SUB-BASE/ BASE/ SURFACING COURSE FOR
10 M2 AREA.
Classification Size Compacted Loose Stone Screenings Crushable Screenings
Range thickness Quantity such as moorum or
Grading For WBM Sub- Properties Loose
Classi- base/ Base Quantity
Course (Loose
fication & Quantity) m3
Size
Grading 1 90 to 100 1.21 to Type A 0.27 to 0.30 LL<20, PI<6 0.30 to
45 1.43 13.2 percent 0.32
passing 0.075
mm 10

Grading 2 63 to 75 0.91 to Type A 0.12 to 0.15 -do- 0.22 to

45 1.07 13.2 0.24

Grading 2 63 to 75 0.91 to Type B 0.20 to 0.22 -do- -do-

45 1.07 11.2

Grading 3 53 to 75 0.91 to Type B 0.18 to 0.21 -do- -do-

22.4 1.07 11.2

14. Construction Operations

15.. Preparation of base: The surface of the subgrade/sub-base/base to receive the water bound
macadam course shall be prepared to the specified lines and crossfall (camber) and made free of dust
and other extraneous material. Any ruts or soft yielding places shall be corrected in an approved
manner and rolled until firm surface is obtained if necessary by sprinkling water. Any sub-
base/base/surface irregularities, where predominant, shall be made good by providing appropriate type
of profile corrective course (leveling course).

Laying water bound macadam course over an existing bituminous layer shall be avoided since it will
cause problems of internal drainage of the pavement at the interface of two courses. It is desirable to
completely pick out the existing thin bituminous wearing course where water bound macadam is
proposed to be laid over it.

16. Inverted choke: Where the WBM layer is to be laid over the subgrade and the subgrade soil is
fine-grained, it is advisable to lay 100 mm intervening layer of screening or coarse sand on top of the
fine-grained soil.

17.. Provision of lateral confinement of aggregates: While constructing water bound macadam,
arrangement shall be made for the lateral confinement of the aggregate. This shall be done by laying
materials in adjoining shoulders along with that of water bound macadam layer and following the
sequence of operations described in Clause 407.4.1.

18. Spreading rubble: The rubble shall be spread uniformly and evenly upon the prepared
subgrade/sub-base/base to proper profile by using templates placed across the road about 6 mm apart,
in such quantities that the thickness of each compacted layer is not more than 100 mm for Grading 1
and 75 mm for Grading 2 and 3, as specified in Clause 405.2.5. Aggregates placed at locations which
are inaccessible to the spreading equipment, may be spread in one or more layers by any approved
means so as to achieve the specified results.

The spreading shall be done from stockpiles along the side of the roadway or directly from vehicles.
No segregation of large or fine aggregates shall be allowed and the coarse aggregate as spread shall be
of uniform gradation with no pockets of fine material.

The surface of the aggregates spread shall be carefully checked with templates and all high or low
spots remedied by removing or adding aggregates as may be required. The surface shall be checked
frequently with a straight edge while spreading and rolling so as to ensure a finished surface as per
approved drawings.

The rubble shall not normally be spread more than 3 days in advance of the subsequent construction
operations.

19. Rolling: Immediately following the spreading of the coarse aggregate, rolling shall be started with
three wheeled power rollers of 80 to 100 kN capacity or tandem or vibratory rollers of 80 to 100 kN
static weight. The type of roller to be used shall be approved by the Engineer based on trial run.

Except on super elevated portions where the rolling shall proceed from inner edge to the outer, rolling
shall begin from the edges gradually progressing towards the centre. First the edge/edges shall be
compacted with roller running forward and backward. The roller shall then move inward parallel to the
centre line of the road, in successive passes uniformly lapping preceding tracks by at least one half
widths.
Rolling shall be discontinued when the aggregates are partially compacted with sufficient void space in
them to permit application of screenings. However, where screenings are not to be applied, as in the
case of crushed aggregates, like, brick metal, laterite and kanker, compaction shall be continued until
the aggregates are thoroughly keyed. During rolling slight sprinkling of water may be done, if
necessary. Rolling shall not be done when the subgrade is soft or yielding or when it causes a wave-
like motion in the subgrade or sub-base course.

The rolled surface shall be checked transversely and longitudinally, with templates and any
irregularities corrected by loosening the surface, adding or removing necessary amount of aggregates
and re-rolling until the entire surface conforms to desired crossfall (camber) and grade. In no case shall
the use of screenings be permitted to make up depressions.

Material which gets crushed excessively during compaction or becomes segregated shall be removed
and replaced with suitable aggregates.

It shall be ensured that shoulders are built up simultaneously along with water bound macadam
courses, in accordance with the procedure given in Clause 407.4.1.

20 Application of screenings: After the coarse aggregate has been rolled to Clause 405.3.4, screenings
to completely fill the interstices shall be applied gradually over the surface. These shall not be damp or
wet at the time of application. Dry rolling shall be done while the screenings are being spread so that
vibrations of the roller cause them to settle into the voids of the coarse aggregate. The screenings shall
not be dumped in piles but be spread uniformly in successive thin layers either by the spreading
motions of hand shovels or by mechanical spreaders, or directly from tipper with suitable grit spreading
arrangement. Tipper operating for spreading the screenings shall be so driven as not to disturb the
coarse aggregate.

The screenings shall be applied at a slow and uniform rate (in three or more applications) so as to
ensure filling of all voids. This shall be accompanied by dry rolling and brooming with mechanical
brooms, hand brooms or both. In no case shall the screenings be applied so fast and thick as to form
cakes or ridges on the surface in such a manner as would prevent filling of voids or prevent the direct
bearing of the roller on the coarse aggregate. These operations shall continue until no more screenings
can be forced into the voids of the coarse aggregate.

The spreading, rolling, and brooming of screenings shall be carried out in only such lengths of the road
which could be completed within one day’s operation.

21. Sprinkling of water and grouting: After the screenings have been applied, the surface shall be
copiously sprinkled with water, swept and rolled. Hand brooms shall be used to sweep the wet
screenings into voids and to distribute them evenly. The sprinkling, sweeping and rolling operation
shall be continued, with additional screenings applied as necessary until the coarse aggregate has been
thoroughly keyed, well-bonded and firmly set in its full depth and a grout has been formed of
screenings. Care shall be taken to see that the base or subgrade does not get damaged due to the
addition of excessive quantities of water during construction.

In case of lime treated soil sub-base, construction of water bound macadam on top of it can caouse
excessive water to flow down to the lime treated sub-base before it has picked up enough strength (is
still “green”) and thus cause damage to the sub-base layer. The laying of water bound macadam layer
in such cases shall be done after the sub-base attains adequate strength, as directed by the Engineer.
22. Application of binding material: After the application of screenings in accordance with Clauses
405.3.5 and 405.3.6 the binding material where it is required to be used (Clause 405.2.7) shall be
applied successively in two or more thin layers at a slow and uniform rate. After each application, the
surface shall be copiously sprinkled with water, the resulting slurry swept in with hand brooms, or
mechanical brooms to fill the voids properly, and rolled during which water shall be applied to the
wheels of the rollers if necessary to wash down the binding material sticking to them. These operations
shall continue until the resulting slurry after filling of voids, forms a wave ahead of the wheels of the
moving roller.

23. Setting and drying: After the final compaction of water bound macadam course, the pavement
shall be allowed to dry overnight. Next morning hungry spots shall be filled with screenings or binding
material as directed, lightly sprinkled with water if necessary and rolled. No traffic shall be allowed on
the road until the macadam has set. The Engineer shall have the discretion to stop hauling traffic from
using the completed water bound macadam course, if in his opinion it would cause excessive damage
to the surface.

The compacted water bound macadam course should be allowed to completely dry and set before the
next pavement course is laid over it.

24. Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work

24.1. The surface finish of construction shall conform to the requirements of Clause 1802.

24.2. Control on the quality of material and works shall be exercised by the Engineer in accordance
with Section 1800.

24.3. The water bound macadam work shall not be carried out when the atmospheric temperature is
less than 0o C in the shade.

24.4. Reconstruction of defective macadam: The finished surface of water bound macadam shall
conform to the tolerance of surface regularity as prescribed in Clause 1802. However, where the
surface irregularity of the course exceeds the tolerances or where the course is otherwise defective due
to subgrade soil mixing with the aggregates, the course to its full thickness shall be scarified over the
affected area, reshaped with added material or removed and replaced with fresh material as applicable
and recompacted. In no case shall depressions be filled up with screenings or binding material.

25. Arrangement for Traffic

During the period of construction, the arrangement of traffic shall be done as per Clause 111.

26. Measurements for Payment

Water bound macadam shall be measured as finished work in position in cubic metres.

405.7. Rate

The Contract unit rate for water bound macadam sub-base/base course shall be payable in full for
carrying out the required operations including full compensation for all components listed in Clause
401.9 (i) to (v) including arrangements of water used in the work as approved by the Engineer.

Item No 15
Providing & laying weep hole in Abutments, and returns by using A.C. pipe of 100mm including
laying in proper grade and jointing the completed as per detailed specification
The weep holes in the masonry / mass cement concrete of abutment and returns shall be provided of the
AC 100 mm diameter pipe. The pipe shall be fixed of suitable length & in full thickness of the
masonry/ concrete work. Necessary i.e. grating shall be provided on back side of abutment & returns
on the inlet of opening of weep holes.
Materials The AC pipes 100mm diameter.
The Asbestos cement pipe of diameters specified in description of the item shall conform to I.S.
1626-1900. The interior of pipe shall have a smooth finish, regular surface & regular internal diameter.
The tolerance in all diameter shall be as per IS 1926-Part-I 1980.
The grating shall be of C.I. 100 mm. diameter & per IRC specification.
Weep holes shall extend through the full width of concrete/masonry with slope of about 1
vcrtical:20 horizontal towards the draining face. The spacing of weep holes shall generally be 1m in
either direction or as shown in the drawing with the lowest at about 150 mm above the low water level or
ground level whichever is higher or as directed by the Engineer.
The rate shall be paid on Number basis.
Item No 16
Providing and laying - Filter Media 600mm thick directed at the back of abutments, returns and
wing walls as per detailed specifications.
1. Well graded pebbled or metal of 40mm to 63mm.size shall be used for providing filter media of
600 mm thick at the back of abutments, returns and wing walls as per detailed specifications.
The grading and tolerances of metal of pebbles shall be as under:
Sr. No. passing No. of size range Sieve designation Percentage by weight
Passing Through the
sieve.
1 63 mm to 40 mm 90 mm 100 – 00
63 mm 85 – 100
50 mm 35 – 70
40 mm 00 – 15
20 mm 00 – 05
The size shall be 40mm to 63mm where in tolerance limit for oversize shall be up to 15% and that for
lower size should be up to 15% and below 20mmoit shall be allowable up to 5%.The filter material
shall be tightly placed to a thickness of not less than 600mm and provided over the entire surface
behind abutments, wings or return walls to the full height.
2. Materials shall be first stacked in boxed of 2 m x 1.5 m x 0.5 m size on fairly level ground and
measured.
3. The measurement for payment shall be made on Cu.M. basis No deduction shall be made for voids.
4. The unit rate includes the cost of materials, scaffolding labour and tools to complete the work.
The contract rate shall be for a unit of One Sq.Mt. of completed item

Item No 17
Providing and placing in position FE 500D TMT bar reinforcement including cutting, bending,
hooking, and tying complete as per detailed drawing.(C) Balanced cantilever box type
superstructure.(I) Deck slab (II) Webs, Bottom slabs and Diaphragms
1.0. GENERAL
This work shall consist of furnishing and placing FE 500D TMT. reinforcement, bars (intentioned) of
the shape and dimensions shown on the drawings and conforming to these Specifications or as
approved by the Engineer in charge.
2.0. MATERIAL
2.1. TMT Bars
Reinforcements shall be FE 500D TMT steel bars. They may be uncoated or coated 'with epoxy or
with approved protective coatings.
2.2. TMT bars reinforcement for RCC work shall conform to IS 1786 FE-500D and shall be of tested
quality. It shall also comply with relevant part of IS 456-1966 2.3. All reinforcement shall be clean
and free from dirt, paint, grease or oil, oil scale or
loose or thick rust at the time of placing 2.4. All steel shall be procured form original producers no re-
rolled steel shall be incorporated in the work
2.5. Only new steel shall be delivered to the site every bar shall be inspected before placing to its
position and defective brittle or burnt bar shall be discarded cracked ends of bars shall be discarded
3.0. Pitch
3.1. Distance between bars shall be as specified in drawings and as directed by the Engineer in Charge.
all bars shall be placed at an accurate distance from each other and shall be bind tightly to maintain the
desired pitch Suitable means shall be provided for holding bars securely in position
4.0. Binding wire
4.1. Mild steel binding wire shall be of 1.63 mm or 1.22 mm (16 to 18 gauge diameter and shall
conform IS 280-1972
4.2. The use of black wire will be permitted for binding reinforcement bars. It shall be free form free
from dirt, paint, grease or oil, oil scale or loose or thick rust and any other undesirable coating which
may prevent adhesion of cement mortar at the time of binding
4.3. Only new binding wire shall be delivered to the site all binding wire shall be inspected before
binding to its position and defective brittle, rusted, used wire, shall be discarded
5.0. PROTECTION OF REINFORCEMENT
5.1. Uncoated reinforcing steel shall be protected from rusting or chloride contamination.
Reinforcements shall be free from rust, mortar, loose mill scale, grease, oil or paints. This may be
ensured either by using reinforcement fresh from the factory or thoroughly cleaning all reinforcement
to remove rust using any suitable method such as sand blasting, mechanical wire brushing, etc. as
directed by the Engineer. Reinforcements shall be stored on bricks, racks or platforms and above the
ground in a clean and dry condition and shall be suitably marked to facilitate inspection and
identification.
5.2. Portions of uncoated reinforcing steel and dowels projecting from concrete shall be protected
within one week after initial placing of concrete with a brush coat of neat cement mixed with water to a
consistency, of thick paint. This coating shall be removed by lightly tapping with a hammer or other
tool not more than one week before placing of the adjacent pour of concrete. Coated reinforcing steel
shall be protected against damage to the coating. If the coating on the bars is damaged during
transportation or handling and cannot be repaired, the same shall be rejected.
5.3 The Reinforcement shall be provided fusion bonded Epoxy coating not less than 175 micron
thickness and up to 300 micron to reinforcement bars as per IS13620- 1993/ ASTM-775M.
6.0. Workmanship
6.1. The work shall consist of furnishing and placing reinforcement to the shape and dimensions shown
as on the drawings or as directed by The Engineer in charge.
6.2. Reinforcing steel shall conform accurate to the dimensions given in the bar bending schedules
shown on relevant drawing
7.0. BENDING OF REINFORCEMENT
7.1. Bar bend g schedule shall be furnished by the Contractor and got approved by the Engineer before
start of work.
7.2. Reinforcing steel shall conform to the dimensions and shapes given in the approved Bar bending
Schedules.
7.3. Bars shall be bent cold to the specified shape and dimensions or directed by the Engineer using a
proper bar bender operated by hand power to obtain the correct radius of bends and shape. Bars, shall
not be bent or straightened in a manner that will damage parent material or the coating bars bent during
transport or handling shall, be straightened before being used on work and shall not be heated to
facilitate straightening.
8.0. PLACING OF REINFORCEMENT
8.1. The reinforcement cage should generally be fabricated in the yard at ground level, and then shifted
and placed in position. The reinforcement shall be placed strictly, in accordance with the drawings and
shall be assembled in position, only when structure is otherwise ready for placing of concrete.
Prolonged time gap, between assembling of reinforcements and casting of concrete, which may result
in rust formation on the surface, shall not be permitted. 8.2. Reinforcement bars shall be placed
accurately in position as shown on the drawings. The bars, crossing one another shall be tied together
at every intersection with binding wire ( annealed), conforming to IS:280 to make the skeleton of the
reinforcement rigid such that the reinforcement does not get displaced during placing of concrete, or
any other operation. The diameter of binding wire shall not be less than 1 mm.
8.3. Bars shall be kept in. position usually by the following methods: In case of beam an slab
construction, industrially produced polymer cover blocks of thickness equal to the specified cover shall
be placed between the bars and formwork subject to satisfactory evidence that the polymer composition
is not harmful to concrete and reinforcement. Cover blocks made of concrete may be permitted by the
Engineer, provided they have the same strength and specification as those of the member.
8.4. In case of dowels for Columns and walls the vertical reinforcement shall be kept in position by
means of timber templates with slots in them accurately, or with cover blocks tied to the Reinforcement
Timber templates shall be removed after the concreting has progressed up to a level just below their
location.
8.5. Layers of reinforcements shall be separated by spacer bars at approximately One meter intervals.
The minimum diameter of spacer bars shall be 12 mm or: equal to maximum size of main
reinforcement or maximum size of coarse aggregate, whichever is greater. Horizontal reinforcement
shall not be, allowed to sag between supports.
8.6. Necessary stays, blocks, metal chairs, spacers, metal hangers. supporting wires etc, or other
subsidiary, reinforcement shall be provided to fix the reinforcements firmly in its correct position.
8.7. Use of pebbles, broken stone, metal pipe, brick, mortar or wooden blocks etc as devices for
positioning reinforcement shall not be permitted.
8.8. Bars coated with epoxy or any other approved protective coating shall be placed on supports that
do not damage the coating. Supports shall be installed in a manner such that planes of weakness are not
created in hardened concrete. The coated reinforcing steel shall be held in place by use of plastic or
plastic coated binding wires especially manufactured for the purpose. 8.9. Placing and fixing of
reinforcement shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer before concrete is deposited.
9.0. Lapping
9.1. All reinforcement shall be furnished in full lengths as indicated on the drawing. No splicing of
bars, except where shown on the drawing; will be permitted without approval of the Engineer. The
lengths of the splice shall be as indicated on drawing or as approved by the Engineer. Where
practicable, overlapping bars shall not touch each other, and shall be kept apart by 25 mm or 1 1 1/4
times the maximum size of coarse aggregate, whichever is greater. If this is not feasible, overlapping
bars shall be bound with annealed steel binding wire, not less than 1 mm diameter and twisted tight in
such a manner as to maintain minimum clear cover to the reinforcement from the concrete surface.
Lapped splices shall be staggered or located at points, along the span where stresses are low.
10.0 Welding
10.1 Splicing by welding of reinforcement will be permitted only if detailed on the drawing or
approved by the Engineer. Weld shall develop an ultimate strength equal to or greater than that of the
bars connected.
10.2. While welding may be permitted for TMT .reinforcing bars conforming to IS: 432, welding of
deformed bars conforming to IS: 1786 shall in general be prohibited. Welding may be permitted in case
of bars of other than S 240 grade including special.
Welding grade of S 500 grade bars conforming to IS: 1786, for which necessary chemical analysis has
been secured and the carbon equivalent (CE) calculated from the chemical composition using the
formula: CE = C + Mn + Cr + Mg + V + Ni + Cu 6 5 15 is 0.4 or less. 10.3. The method of welding
shall conform to IS: 2751 and IS: 9417 and to any supplemental specifications to the satisfaction of the
Engineer
10.4. Bars shall be bent cold to the specified shape and dimensions or as directed by Engineer in charge
using the proper bender tool, operated by hand or power to attain proper radius of bends. Bars shall not
be bend or straightened in a manner that will injure the material. Bars bent during trans port or
handling shall be straightened before being used in the work. Bars shall not be heated to facilitate
bending.
10.5. Unless otherwise specified a 'U' type hook at the end of each bar shall invariably be provided to
main reinforcement. The radius of the bane shall not be less then twice the diameter of the round bar
and the length of the straight part of the bar beyond the end of the curve shall be at least four times of
the diameter of the round bar. In case of bars which are not round and in case of deformed bars, the
diameter shall be taken as the diameter of circle having an equivalent effective area the hooks shall be
suitably encased to prevent any spiting of the concrete.
10.6. All reinforcement bars shall be accurately placed in exact position shown on the drawings and
shall be securely held in position during placing of concrete by annealed binding wire not less than 1
mm in size and by using say blocks or metal chairs spacers, metal hangers, supporting wires or other
approved devices at sufficiently close intervals, Bars shall not be allowed to sag between supports not
displaced during concreting or any other operations of the work All devices used for positioning shall
be of not corrodible material wooden and metal supports shall not extended to the surface of the
concrete, except where shown in drawings. Placing bars on layers of freshly laid concrete as the work
progresses for adjusting bar spacing shall not be allowed. Pieces of broken stone or brick and wooden
blocs shall not be used Layers of bars shall be separated by spacer bars pre-cast mortar blocks or other
approved devices. Reinforcement after bending placed in position shall be maintained in a clean
condition until completely embedded in concrete, Special care shall be exercised to prevent any
displacement of reinforcement in concrete already placed. To prevent reinforcement form corrosion,
concrete cover shall be provided as indicated on drawings. All bars protruding from concrete and to
which other bars are to be sliced and which are likely to be exposed for a period exceeding 10 days
shall be protected by a thick coat of neat cement grout
10.7. Bars crossing each other where required shall be secured by binding wire (annealed) of size not
less than 1 mm in such a manner that they do not slip over at the time of fixing and concreting.
10.7. As far possible bars of full length shall be used In case this is not possible, overlapping of bars
shall be done as directed by the Engineer in charge When practicable overlapping bars shall not touch
each other, but be kept apart by 25 mm Where no feasible overlapping bars shall be bound with
annealed wires not less than 1 mm thick twisted tight The overlaps shall be staggered for different bars
and located at points along the span where neither sheer not bending moments is maximum.
10.8. Whenever indicated on drawing or desired the Engineer in charge bars shall be jointed by
coupling which shall have a cross section sufficient to transmit the full stresses of bars The end of the
bars that are jointed by coupling shall be upset for sufficient length so that the effective cross section at
the base of threads is not less than the normal cross section of the bar. Threads shall be standards
threads Steel for coupling shall conform to IS 226. 10.8. When permitted or specified on the drawings
joints of reinforcement bars shall butt-welded so as to transmit their full stresses Welded joints shall
preferably be located at points when steel will not be subject to more than 75 percent of the maximum
permissible stresses and welds so staggered that at any one section not more than 20 percent of the rods
are welded Only electric are welding using a process which excludes air form the molten metal and
conforms to any or other special provisions for the work shall be accepted Suitable means shall be
provided for holding bars securely in position during welding It shall be ensured that no voids are left
in welding and when welding is done in two or three stages previous surface shall be cleaned properly
Ends of bars shall be cleaned of all loose scale rust stages paint and other foreign matter before welding
Only competent welders shall be employed on the work. The M S electrodes used for welding shall
conform IS 814 Welded pieces of reinforcement shall be tested. Specimen shall be taken form the
actual site and their number shall frequency to test shall be as directed by the Engineer in charge
11.0 MODE OF MEASUREMENTS & PAYMENT
11.1. For the purpose of payment the bar shall be measured correct up to 10 mm length and weight
payable works out at the rate specified below
11.1. Excess consumption over 5% will be charged at penal rate.
11.2. Reinforcement shall be measured in length excluding overlaps, No steel shall be given for lap but
work may carried out as per detailed drawings. Where welding or coupling is resorted to, in place lap
joints, such joints shall not be measured for payment as equivalent length of overlap as per design
requirement. From the length so measured, the weight of reinforcement shall be calculated in tones on
the same basis of as per table given above even though steel is supplied to the contractor by the
department on actual weight. Length shall include hooks at the ends. Wastage and annealed steel wire
for binding shall not be measured and the cost of these items shall be deemed to be included in the rate
for reinforcement.
11.3. The rate for reinforcement includes cost of steel binding wires, its carting with all leads and lifts,
cutting, bending, placing in position, binding and fixing in position as shown on the drawings and as
directed. It shall also include all devices for keeping reinforcement in approved position, cost of joining
as per approved method and all wastage and spacer bars including lap length.
11.4. The rate shall be for a unit of One M.T.
Item No 18
Providing and fixing in position P.V.C. heavy duty water stops in barrels, through and wing
walls with 225 mm wide expansion joints as shown in drawing including filling the joints with
asphalt pad or bitumen cork board of approved quality.
1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. CONTRACTOR shall furnish and securely install expanding rubber
waterstops where shown or specified in the DRAWINGS. The WORK includes cleaning of concrete
surfaces and installation of expanding rubber waterstop.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS A. The following is a list of SPECIFICATIONS which may be related to
this section: 1. Section 03 15 00, Construction Joints. 2. Section 03 31 00, Structural Concrete.
1.03 REFERENCES A. The following is a list of standards which may be referenced in this section: 1.
ASTM International (ASTM): a. D412, Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and
Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension. b. D2240, Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—
Durometer Hardness.
1.04 SUBMITTALS A. Provide product data for the following: 1. Waterstop Product. 2. Adhesive.
1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Deliver the waterstop materials to the PROJECT
site in the manufacturer’s unpacked containers with all labels intact and legible at time of use.
Materials shall be stored in a secure, indoor, dry area. Maintain the waterstops in a dry condition during
delivery, storage, handling, installation, and concealment.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS A. Hydrophilic Rubber Waterstop: Revised 08/2015 03 15 13 - 2 1. The waterstop
shall have the minimum performance standard of: Property ASTM Standard Results Tensile Strength
(MPa) D412 0.98 Elongation D412 550 Hardness (Hs) D2240 30 Durometer Type A The time period
to maximum volume expansion is 35 days. 2. Materials approved for use are: a. Adeka Corporation;
MC-2010M. b. Adeka Corporation; KM-3030M. c. Adeka Corporation; P201 (except in contact with
potable water). d. Adeka Corporation; KC Series. B. Adhesive: 1. The adhesive shall be 3M-2141 as
manufactured by the 3M Company, or Adeka Corporation H-1000 Ultra Bond.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL A. Coordinate as required with other trades and SPECIFICATIONS to ensure proper
execution of the waterstop installation. B. The components and installation procedures shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s printed specifications and recommendations. Installation shall be
performed by skilled workers who are trained in procedures and methods required for proper
performance of the water stop.
3.02 EXAMINATION A. Examine the concrete surface and correct any surface imperfections which
may prevent proper installation and performance of the water stop. The finished concrete surface, prior
to surface preparation, shall be equal to a steel trowel finish.
3.03 SURFACE PREPARATION A. Concrete surfaces shall be clean and free of dirt, saw dust,
laitance, grease, form oils, form release agent, or other contamination to ensure proper adhesion of the
water stop to the concrete surface. Use a wire brush to lightly roughen the surface. Remove all concrete
dust with a soft brush.
3.04 WATERSTOP PLACEMENT A. Measure and cut an exact length of water stop. Splices are not
permitted in the water stop in vertical wall joints of structures. Splices in horizontal joints are Revised
08/2015 03 15 13 - 3 acceptable, however, only one (1) splice is permitted in twenty five (25) feet.
Splice of water stops in horizontal joints shall be made by butting and gluing the ends of the water stop
with an approved adhesive. B. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations for minimum clearance to
a concrete face. Unless a greater clearance is recommended by the manufacturer, the minimum
clearance shall be two (2) inches. Use the greater clearance if the recommended clearance is more than
two (2) inches. C. Using a brush, apply a uniform coat of adhesive to the concrete surface along the
line of placement. Apply a uniform coat of adhesive to the water stop. Gaps in the glue application
shall not be permitted. D. After the adhesive has dried to a tacky condition (about fifteen [15] minutes
in the summer and thirty [30] minutes in the winter), firmly press the water stop to the concrete surface.
When installing the water stop on curved surfaces such as pipes, temporary bands (for example, wire or
rope) may be used to assist in securing the water stop to the surface. Any temporary means of securing
the water stop shall be removed prior to placing concrete or grout. E. Concrete placement within twelve
(12) hours is required. The water stop shall be protected from water and from displacement prior to
concrete placement. During concrete placement, CONTRACTOR shall visually observe the water stop
to ensure proper placement and alignment filling the joints with asphalt pad or bitumen cork board of
approved quality as peer direction of Engineer in charge.
Measurement of this above item shell be in Running meter.

The payment shall be made unit of a Running meter.

Item No 19
Providing and Supplying ISI standard R.C.C pipes (of Sulphate resisting cement) in standard
lengths of following class and diameter suitable for either collar joints or rubber ring joints
including all taxes, Insurance, Transportation, frieght charges, octroi inspection charges,
loading, unloading, conveyance to departmental stores, stacking etc,. complete.(IS 458-1988
1100mm dia NP-3 R.C.C. Pipe)
Lowering, laying & jointing R.C.C pipes in CM 1:1.5 of following diameters in proper position,
grade and alignment as directed by EIC including conveyance from stores to site of work, labour,
giving hydraulic testing as per IS code.
1. The work shall consist of furnishing and installing reinforced cement concrete pipe (of
Sulphate resisting cement) of the type dia meter and length required at the location shown on the
drawings or as ordered by the Engineer-in-charge.
2. Reinforced concrete pipe (of Sulphate resisting cement) shall be NP3 type conforming
to the requirements of IS : 458-1988 and shall be of dia as specified in the item . Each consignment of
cement concrete pipes shall be inspected. If necessary and approved by the Engineer-in-charge. Either
at the place of manufacture or at the site before their incorporation in the works.
NP3 pipes (of Sulphate resisting cement) are used for R.C.C. Pipes where testing of pipes will
not feasible the contractors will have to produce a certificate from the manufactures on company’s
latter head the given hereinafter form.
Production of such certificate will not however relieve the contractor from his responsibility of
supplying pipes of required standard and will have to bear the loss or damage caused to the work on
account of defects found subsequently during the execution . It will also be necessary to purchase
these pipes from manufacturer having standard equipments for carrying out various test as per IS : 458-
1988 at his factory.
FORM OF CERTIFICATE FOR NP3 PIPES
We ____________________________________________manufacturer or R.C.C. pipes
produce R.C.C. pipes as per the requirement of IS: 458-1988 and also carry out the required test at our
place. We have acquired equipments for carrying out test and are prepared to carryout test at our
factory sites.
We have experience of manufacturing of pipes of
__________________________________________years The pipes supplied by us to M/s
_____________________________________________satisfy the requirement of IS : 458-1988
Date : ____________
Place : ____________ Manufacturer’s Sign _________

3. No pipe shall be placed in position until the foundations have been approved by the
Engineer-in-charge. Where two or more pipes are to be laid adjacent to each other they shall be
separated by a distance equal to at least half the diameter of the pipe subject to minimum of 450 mm .
The laying of pipes on the prepared foundation shall start from the outlet and proceed towards the inlet
and be completed to the specified lines and grades. The pipes shall be fitted and matched so that when
laid in works they form a culvert with a smooth uniform invert. Any pipe found defective or damaged
during laying shall be removed at their cost of Contractor.
4. The pipes shall be jointed either by collar joint or by flush joint or by flush joint In the
former case the collars shall be of R.C.C. 150 to 200 mm wide and having the same strength as the
pipes to be jointed . Caulking space shall be between 13 and 20 mm according to the diameter of the
pipes. Caulking material shall be slightly wet mix of cement and sand in the ratio of 1:2 rammed with
Caulking irons Before caulking the collar shall be so placed that its centre coincides with that of pipe
and an even annular space is left between the collar and the pipes. Flush joint may be shaped to form a
self centering joint with a joining space 13 cm wide . The joining space shall be filled with cement
mortar 1 cement to 2 sand mixed sufficiently dry to remain in position when forced with a trowel or
rammer. Care shall be taken to fill all voids and excess mortar shall be removed. All joints shall be
made with care so that their interior surface is smooth and consistent with the interior surface of the
pipes . After finishing the joint shall be kept covered and damp or at least four days.
5. R.C.C.pipe (of Sulphate resisting cement) shall be measured along their centre
between their inlet and outlet ends in linear metres.
6. The rate for the pipes shall include the cost of pipe including loading unloading
handling storing laying in position and joining complete.

Item No 20
Constructing slab Type manhole of size 2.0 X 1.00 Mts. (inside clear) incl. Excavation , refilling ,
P.C.C(1:3:6) for foundation, C.C channel (1:2:4) finished, 15mm thick. Cement plaster in CM
1:3 finishing with cement slurry, P/F C.I. steps or 22 mm dia M.S. bar step with proper
anchorage steps 35 cm c/c at 35 cm staggered , masonry in C.M 1:5, R.C.C slab in M250
including centering and reinforcement but excluding cost of manhole seat cover etc. complete..
Excavation :
The sewer trench shall be excavated to the alignment and gradient shown on the plan and section. In all
storts soil including oil masonary asphalt roads and wet. excavation . The sewer excavation shall be
commenced at the down stream end of the sewer and be continued upto the gradient as directed. The
trench shall not open more than 60 meters in advace of the completed sewer only when directed by the
Engineer in charge looking to the progress of the work in obtaining the formation of the bottom of the
trenches the usual methods of suing sight rails and bonning roads shall be adopted during the whole of
the process. The center line of uniform height shall be carried clearly on each rail. The depth of the
excavation and invert of the sewer shall be checked by means of bonning road of appropriate length
and also straight edge.

The bed of the trench be shall well remmed before starting laying of sewer lines and cement concrete
work. Where trenches are deep in bad grounds the sides shall be supported by suitable timbering of
shorting work looking to the nature of soil near big or important structures, the sides of the trenches
shall be closely and securely timbered. If any settlement of the building is anticipated the timbering
shall be left in the ground. The various materials excavated shall be separately stacked so that in
refilling the may be relaid on the same order as before and least possible damage shall be done carpet
on the public roads and private properties. Surface covering consisting of asphalt carpet shall be kept
on one side and preserved for reinstatement. The excavated earth shall not heaped near the trenchers so
as to caused unnecessary obstruction along the pulling inspection, trenches etc. shall be tunneled under
only as necessary. The side of the trenches shall be nearly vertical and plumb & red light shall be
placed at each end at intervals as instructed and further protested by rope fence. Necessary caution
boards shall also be erected and diaced as directed by the Engineer in charge. Wherever possible
material excavated from the trenches of whatever kind shall not placed nearer than 3 meters from the
outer edge of the excavated trench. The utmost shall have to be taken in refilling the trenches so that no
damage may be done no sewer no lump shall be allowed to be put around the sewer. The remming of
the filling shall be done and well watered. The surplus earth shall be removed directed within 30 meters
lead. The measurement of the work shall be exact length and width of the trench as specified or as per
City Engineer instruction and depth shall be measured vertical as per section upto invert or the pipe
lind The City Engineer reserves the right of extra excavation on either side if considers necessary for
the safely of the work. The bottom and sides of the trench shall be dressed in level and plumb in all
directions before any concrete in India. In case the excavation is done deeper than required no filling
shall be allowed to bring the formation to proper level but contractor shall have to lay cement or lime
be concrete of filling or other acceptable materials as directed by C.E. at contractor won cost so as to
come to proper information, in case bas formation are met with the work shall have be done as per
instruction of C.E. necessary arrangements for wateringtrenches must be provided be contractor and
without proper watering trenches will not be allowed to be tilled to further. Contractor shall have to
make arrangement for acees to invert of the sewer and for inspection of the ware as ordered by the
Engineer. If is required to shired or after the alignment section of diameter of the pip the contractor
shall carry or altered the alignment section or diameter of the pipe the contractor shall carry out the
altered work at the rates quoted by him for the original work for items and contractor shall not claim
any expenses due to the changes made.

In case no work shall be done at night or on Sundays & other holidays and during the recess time
except in and other holiday the case of bad grounds such as running sand where the work must be
executed various day night without intruption when so ordered by the Engineer.

All existing water pipe storm drains sewer line railway tract, electric cables etc. which do not in the
opinion of Engineer required to be charged in location shall be supported and protected from injury
bythe contractor. The contractor shall be liable to pay all damages to water pipe, drains electric and
telephone cables and to private property during the execution of this contract and the same will be
recovered from the running bills or the deposit of work whenever it becomes necessary in the opinion
of the Engineer in charge location of any existing sewers drains etc. not otherwise from in these
specification the contractor shall do the work of making such change and the work shall be paid for as
extra work. All places of public utility etc. shall be kept accessible for use.

No extra payment shall be made for land sides and side slopes done without prior approval of the
Engineer in charge. Wherever natural soil commends winder excavation the mentioned above the same
shall be given after approved C.E. The rate for excavation for easy jointing and caulking nothing extra
shall be paid for this.

Refilling of trenches shall be done only after the grade of line and hydraulic test practicable of the lines
are checked and approved of and order given by the Engineer in charge. The refilling shall be
accompanied by through watering the layers of 0.50 metrs. Further refilling shall be done there after
and process should be repeated till trenches are completely refilled. Temping and ramming with
rammers shall have to be done at all place of important work where ordered by Engineer in charge.
After the trench is give the trenches shall have to be refilled within 4 days with complete watering. If
the contractor fails to do watering satisfactory corporation shall get it done at the risk and cost of the
contractor with or without giving any notice and the expenses incurred in doing so recovered from the
contactor either in cost or from his payment through bills.

C.C.
The machine crushed broken stone aggregate shall be of 40 mm nominal size. These shall be
free from earth and shall be got app. use. Sand shall be clear coarse, sharp and free from earth and
other impurities. Mixing shall be done on brick or stone platform or of brickbats to mortar shall be
measured in heaps by brick height irregular measure. If ordered by C.E.
Concrete shall be laid in layers of 15 cms. and well consolidated maintained by the contractor for
before commencing the brick work. over boxes, concrete shall be well watered. The mix shall be done
in prop.of 1 : 3 : 6.

Materials :
Cement shall confirm to M-3, sand shall confirm to M-6, coarse agg. shall confirm to M-13, water
shalconfirm M-1.
Workmanship :
The prop. of the cement of sand coarse agg. shall be 1 : 3 : 6 i.e. 1 part of cement, 3 part of sand and6
parts of coarse agg. by volume. and the work shall be carried out as per inst. of Engineer in charge and
as per C.3.

R.C.C.(M 250 ) SLAB , foundation , vertical wall & coping : The R.C.C.(M 250 ) SLAB , foundation
, vertical wall & coping work shall be carried out as per instruction of engg. In charge of work. The
R.C.C.(M 250 ) Slab work shall be carried out as per detailed specification and Condition of form B1
Standard Specification of material & code of practice will be applicable. Form B1 & B2 can be is
available in website.

Cement concrete wall :

controlled work in cement conc grade M 250 shall be done as per Item No. 526 (C) for cement
masonry work and in addition centering shall have to be done as per instruction & approved of C.E. so
as to give uniform circular shape. The proportion of SLAB , foundation , vertical wall & coping is M
250 cement concrete grade

The work in general is to be done as per PWD Hand book specification No. 34 centering shall not be
struck off & removed without permission of C.E. The extrades of the arch shall be neatly rendered with
1.25 cms. thick mortar of the same quality as in a masonry. If the depth of R. L. is not sufficient for
arch work RCC slab of 1 : 2 : 4 proportion will have to be provided. The slab shall be as per IRC
standard a ring of bars around the openings. The slab shall have to be provided for the manholes of the
depths less than 3 mts. & whenever required. The night of the arch from the invert shall be as per
instructions of C.E.
All centering shall be prepared & places as directed & shall be struck off & draws with case as to cause
cracks & damages the work. Contractor shall have to remove & improve all disapproved masonry work
either settled of damaged the top bottom & sides of the slab shall be neatly finished with cement mortar
of 1 : 4 proportion.

R.C.C. Bedding :
Cement concrete for the bottom portion of manhole shall consist of one part of cement two parts of
sand four parts of black trap metal of other approved material of 0.6 to 2.5 cms size from well graded
as per instruction. The rate includes all necessary materials mixing lifting placing ramming watering
etc. the exposed faces to be neatly finished smooth with cement as per instructions. The concrete work
to kept constantly watered for at least fortnight.

Cement Plaster :
Cement plaster 15 mm thick shall be done using cement mortar of 1 part of cement & 3 parts of sand in
uniform thickness with surfaces trely in plums. The work in general shall comply with general
specifications for plaster No. 64 in PWD hand book. The plaster surfaces to be kept damp at least for a
fortnight. All internal sides of the manholes including soffit of the arch shall be provided with cement
plaster.
C.I./P.V.C. steps :
Foot steps size 500 mm x 150 mm x 22.50 mm and painting with two coat of anticorrosive paint shall
be of the best grey C.I./ P.V.C. as specified above true to dimensions. The rate includes mixing the
same in position as directed the wt. of the approved C.I foot steps shall be 3 kg. RCC steps of approved
design and quality shall have to be fixed if so ordered by C.E. without extra charges. C.I./ P.V.C. steps
shall be fixed at interval of 37 cm. vertically & 22 cm. horizontally starting from the invert of the line.

The construction of R.C.C. slab shall be done as per instruction of Engg. in charge.No extra payment
will be paid for centering work & steel required for casting of RCC. slab.

The made of measurement as follows.

Item Nom 21
Constructing RCC catch pit of size 600 mm x 600 mm inside and upto avg. depth of 1 m. with
RCC 1:2:4 200mm wall thickness , P/F plastic moulded reinforced steps, bedding concrete of
PCC 1:3:6, with RCC frame & Cover etc..
Catchpit shall be provided at every change of alignment, gradient or diameter of storm water drains,
Bends and junctions in the sewer/drain shall be grouped together in chamber as far as possoble. The
maximum distance between inspection chambers shall be about 25 meters. Where the diameter of
sewer/drain is increased, the soffit of the pipe shall be fixed at the same level and necessary slope given
to the channel of manhole/inspection chamber. The minimum internal sizes of manhole/inspection
chamber shall be as per the respective item of work. The manhole/inspection chamber shall be
constructed as per the detailed drawings and as directed by Engineer. The bed concrete and the brick
masonry shall be constructed of such thickness as shown on drawing. The RCC wall shall be
constructed in RCC 1:2:4 of 200 mm thickness with smooth finishing or plastered on both faces with
15 mm cement plaster in C.M. (1:3). The channel shall be semicircular in the bottom half and of
diameter equal to the sewer/drain. Above the horizontal diameter, the sides shall be extended vertically
to the same level as the crown of the outgoing pipe and the top edge shall be suitable rounded off. The
branch channels shall also be similarly constructed with respect to the benching out at their junction
with the main channel as appropriate fall suitable rounded off in the direction of flow in the main
channel shall be given. The channel at the bottom of manhole/inspection chamber shall be plastered
with C.M. (1:3) and finished smooth. Rungs shall be provided in all manholes/inspection chambers
over 0.6 mtr in depth and shall be of cast iron conforming to IS:5455. These rungs shall be fixed
staggered in two vertical runs, 300 mm apart horizontally and 300 mm c/c vertically. The top rung shall
be 450 mm below the manhole/inspection chamber cover and the lowest not more than 300 mm above
the benching. The manhole/inspection chamber framing and cover shall be of cast iron of specified
weight and shall conform to the requirements given in IS:1726. The covers and frames shall be cleanly
cast and they shall be free from air and sand holes and from clod shuts. They shall be neatly dressed
and carefully trimmed. All castings shall be free from voids whether due to shrinkage, gas inclusion or
other causes. Covers shall have a raised chequered design on the top surface to provide an adequate
nonslip grip. Cover shall be capable of easy opening and closing and it shall be fitted in the frame in
workmanship like manner. The cover shall be gas tight and water tight. The size of covers specified
shall be considered as the clear internal dimensions of the frame. Covers and frames shall be coated
with a black bituminous composition. The coating shall be smooth and tenacious. The frame of
manhole/inspection chamber cover shall be firmly embedded to correct alignment and level in cement
concrete on the top of the masonry. The item shall be executed as per the detailed drawing and as
directed by Engineer

M/s. shall be on No. basis.

Item No 22
F.R.C Extra Heavy Duty (EHD-35) Manhole covers & frame covers: 728 mm dia & 100mm thick
circular cover, 35.00 MT load design, 100 X 2 mm MS Flat all around , 16mm dia plain round
bar for lifting the cover & should be fitted with plastic cups. Frame : 560 mm dia clear opening,
outer size 888 X 888 X 175 mm. On the upper periphery of frame 25 X 3 mm wide MS Flat
should be well embed in concrete to protect the edges of frame. FRC E.H.D-35 manhole cover &
frame described as above.
Carting and Fixing M.H., Chamber or Catch pit Seat and Cover in line and level to match
existing road level in C.C. 1:2:4 and finishing smooth, altering and protecting for 7 days etc.
complete as directed. M.H. seat cover will be supplied byA.M.C
a. F.R.C. Extra Heavy Duty (EHD-35) Manhole Covers & Frames Cover : 728mm ø & 100 mm thick
circular cover, 35.00 MT load design, 100x2mm MS flat allround, 16mm ø plain round bar for lifting
the cover & should be fitted with plastic cups. Frame : 560 mm ø clear opening, outer size-
888x888x175 mm. On the upper periphery of frame 25 x 3 mm wide MS flat should be well embed in
concrete to protect the edges of frame. FRC E.H.D.-35 manhole cover & frame described as aboveup to
0.65 mt. (@ Seven Coarse)
b. FRC heavy duty cover size 730 mm. & 90 mm thick circular cover 20 M.T. design load and frame
size 560 mm clear opening size 890 x 890 x 120 mm.
c. FRC medium duty cover size 670 mm dia & 70 mm thick 10 M.T. load design and frame size 560
mm clear opening outer size 780 x 780 x 120 mm.
d. FRC medium duty Chamber seat cover (FRC) cover 706 x 556 x 50 mm rectangular cover frame
size 600 x 450 mm clear opening outer size 816 x 666 x 100 mm (MD-10)
e. FRC light duty Chamber seat cover (FRC) cover with rectangular frame (LD-2.5) FRC medium duty
cover size 670 mm dia & 70 mm thick 10 M.T. load design and frame size 560 mm clear opening outer
size 780 x 780 x 120 mm The F. R. C. High duty manhole seat (Frame) and covers should have circular
730 mm dia should have 20 M.T. load capacity. The from with circular cover shall have 90 mm.
thickness. Frame size 560 mm dia. Clear opening outer size 890 x 890 x 160 mm.

The rate includes fixing the M. H. seat cover supplied by contractor incl. carting to the work side &
fixing in C.C. 1 : 2 : 4 finishing etc. complete as directed by Engineer in charge.

The F. R. C. medium duty manhole seat (Frame) and covers should have 670 mm dia should have 10
M.T. load capacity. The from with circular cover shall have 70 mm. thickness. Frame size 560 mm dia.
Clear opening outer size 780 x 780 x 120 mm.
The rate includes fixing the M. H. seat cover supplied by contractor incl. carting to the work side &
fixing in C.C. 1 : 2 : 4 finishing etc. complete as directed by Engineer in charge.

The M/s shall be on NO basis.

Item No 23
Coursed rubble masonry with stone of approved quality in foundations and plinth in Cement
Mortar 1:5 (1-Cement : 5-coarse sand) etc. complete.
1. Stone shall be hard, sound free from craks decay and weathering and shall be freshly quarried from
approved quarry.Stone with round surface shall not be use. The stones when immersed in water for 24
hours shall not absorb water by more than 5 percent of their dry weight when tested in accordance with
IS : 1125. The length of stone shall not exceed three times its height and the breadth on base shall not
be greater than three fourth of the thickness of wall not less than 15 cm. Minimum crushing strength of
stone shall not be less than 105 kg/sq.cm.
2. Cement and sand shall be mixed in proportion as a specified in the item. Cement an sand
shall be proporationed by volume after maing due allowance for bulking. The required quantity of
water shall than be added and the mortor mixed to produce workable consistency.

3. The mixing shall be donw intimately, on a clean water tight platform. Cement and sand shall
be first mixed dry in the required proportion to obtain a uniform colour and then after adition of wter
the mortar shall be mixed for at least two minutes. In case cement mortar has stiffened because of
evaporation of water the same shall be retempered by adding water as frequently as needed to restore
the requisite consistency but this retempering shall be permitted only within thirty nimutes from the
time of addition of water at the time of initial mixing.

4. Dressing of stone shall conform general requirements for dressing of stone covered in IS :
1129 stone shall be sufficiently weted, before laying to prevent absorption of water from mortar. The
be which is to receive the stones shall be cleaned wetted and covered with a layer of fresh mortar. All
stones shall be laid full in mortar both in bed and in vertical joints and settled carefully in place with a
wooden mallent immediately on placement so that it is solidly bedded in before the same has set. Clean
chips and spauls* shall be wedged into the mortar joints and beds wherever necessary to avoid thick*
beds or joints of mortar. Whenever foundation masonry is laid directly on rock the face stones of the
first course shall be dressed to fit into the rock snugly when pressed down in the mortar bedding over
the rock. No dry or hollow space shall be left any where in the masonry and each stone shall have all
the embedded faces completely covered with mortar. Verticle joints shll be staggered as far as possible.
Sufficient transverse bond shall be provided by the use of bond stones extending from the front to the
back of the masonry. In case of thick walls Bond stones shall overlap each other their arrangement.
Bell shapped bond stones or headers shall not be used.
 5. A all angular junction stones at each alternate course shall be well bonded into the respective
course of the adjacement wal. All connected masonry in structure shall be carried up at one uniform
level throughout as far as possible, but when breaks, are unavoidable, masonry shall be race in
sufficient long steps to facilitate jointing of new work with old. The steping of ranking shall not be
more than 45 with the horizontal. Wing walls, abutments and piers, etc. shall be carried up truly plub or
to the specifie batter. Face work and hearting shall be brought up evenly. The top of each course,
however shall not be leveled up by use of flat chips.

6. Stones shall be hammer dressed on the face, the sides and beds to enable it to come in
proximity with the neighbouring stone. The bushing on the face shall be more than 4 cm. on exposed
face.Chips and spalls of stones may be used wherever necessary to avoid thick mortar beds or joints
and it shall also be ensured that no hollow spaces are left anywhere in the masonry. The chips shall not
be used below hearting stones to bring these upto the level of face stones. Use of chips shall be
restricted to filling of interstices between the adjacement stones in hearting and they shall not exceed
20 percent of the quantity of stone masonry.

7. The hearting or interior filling wall face shall consist of rubble stones, net loss than 15 cm. in
any direction carefully laid,hammered down with a wooden mallet into position and solidly bedded in
mortar. The hearting should be laid early level with facing and backing. Through bound stones shall be
provided in masonry upto 60 cm. thickness and in case of masonay above 60 cm thickness a set of two
or more bond stones overlapping each other at least by 15 cm. shall be provided in a line from face to
back. In case of highly absorbent types of stone (porous limestone and sand stones, etc.) the bond stone
shall extend only about two third into the wall as through stone in such cases may give rise to
penetration of dampness and therefore for all thickness of such masonry a set of two or more bond
stones overlapping each other by at least 15 cm. shall be provided for every 050 square metres of the
masonry surface. Bond stones shall be stacked separately and marked to distinguish from other stones.
Masonry work shall be started after sufficient number of bond stones are collected on site as directed
by the Engineer in charge. Vertical bound stones shall be inserted at the rate of one per 3 sq.mt. and
shall be staggered.
8. The quoins shall be laid header and stretcher alternately. Every stones shall be fitted to the
adjacent stones so as to form neat and cleare joint face stone shall extend and bond well in the back.
These shall be arranged to break joints as much as possible, and to avoid long vertical lines of joints.
9. The face joints shall be more than 20 mm thick but be sufficiently thick to prevent stone to
stone contact and shall be completely with mortar.

10. Green work shal be procted from rain by suitable covering. Masonry work in cement or
composite mortar shall be kept consequtnly moist on as faces for a minimum period of seven days. The
top of the masonry work shall be left flooded with water at the close of the day. Durng hot weather all
finished or partly completed work shall be covered or wetted in such manner as to prevent.

repaid drying. The raking of joints, where necessary shall be done at the end of day’s work when
mortar is greed.

11. The scaffolding shall be sound strong to withstand all loads likely to come upon it. The
holes which provide resting space for horizontal members shall not be left in masonry under one metre
in width or immediately near the screw backs or arches. The holes left in the masonry work for
supporting the scaffolding shall be filled and made good.
12. When fresh masonry is to be placed against existing surface of structure, these shall be
cleaned of all loose material, roughene and wetted as directed by the Engineer in charge as to effect a
good bond with the new work.
13. Stone masonry shall be measured in cubic metres.
14. The unit rate for stone masonry work shall include the cost of all labour, materials, tools and
plant, scaffolding and other expenses incidental to the work.

15. Masonry shall be laid with courses. Where there is variation in the height of course, larger
courses shall be placed at lower levels, with height of courses decreasing gradually towards the top.
 16. In case of abutment and wing walls, weep holes shall be provided in the masonry to drain
moisture from the backfilling. Weep holes shall be 8 cm. wide, 15 cm. high or circular of 15 cm.
diameter and shall extend through the full width of the masonry with slope of about 1 vertical to 20
horizontal towards the draining face. The spacing of weep holes shall be generally 1mm in either
direction with the lowest one at about 15 cm. above the low water level or ground level whichever is
higher or as directed by the Engineer in charge.

Item No 24
Providing uncoursed rubble stone masonry in Cement Mortar 1:5 for flooring including curing
pointing in Cement Mortar 1:3 on exposed faces complete.
1.0. Materials : The cement mortar shall conform to M-l1. Stones shall conform to M-16.
2.0. Wo kmanship:
2.1. Dressing of stones : Stone used for uncoursed rubble masonry work shall be hammer dressed on
the sides, and beds in such a way as to close up with the adjacent stone in the masonry work as
strongly as possible. The face, stones shall be dressed in such amanner as to give a specified Pattern
such as Blygonal tucing etc. The tace of the stones shall be so dressed that busing on the exposed face
shall not project by more than 40 mm. from the general wall surface and on the face to be plastered. It
shall not project by more than 19 mm. nor shall have depressions more than 10 mm. from the average
wall surface.
2.2. Laying : All the stone shall be sufficiently wetted before laying to prevent absorption of water
from mortar. The wall shall be built true to plumb (or true to required batter when so specified). All
connected walls in a structures shall normally be raised up uniformly and regularly. However if for
any specific reason, one part of masonry is required to be left behind, the wall shall be racked back
at an angle not steeper than 45 . Vertical Toothed joints in masonry shall not be allowed. The work
shall be carried out regularly and masonry of any day will not be raised by more than 1 metre in height.
2.3. The stone shall be laid in an uncoursed fashion or randon facing etc. However the masonry is
required to be brought to level at various stages viz. plinth level, window still level, roof level and
any other level specifically shown inthe drawings. This may be done by first by adjusting the laying
or stones to one level and then by providing levelling coarse of cement concrete 1: 5 (1 cement: 5
sand) or as otherwise specified.
2.4. Proper bonding shall be achieved by closely filling in adjacent stones as well as by using bond
stones or through stones as described herein below. Face stones shall extend back sufficiently and
bond well with the masonry. The stone shall be carefully set so as to break joints and avoid formation
of vertical joints. The depth of stone from the face of wall inwards shall not be less than weight or
breadth at the face. The hearting or interior filling of the wall shall consist of rubble stones which
may be of any shape. Neither the face stone nor the hearting stone shall be so small to pass through
circular ring of 150 mm. internal diameter in any direction nor shall any of them shall have minimum
thickness 100 mm.
2.5. All stone shall be carefully laid, hammered down by a wooden mallet into position and solidly
embedded in mortar, chips and spawls of stone may be used wherever necessary to avoid thick mortar
beds or joints at the same time ensuring that no hollow space is left anywhere in the masonry. The
chips used shall not be more than 20% by volume of masonry. The hearting shall be laid nearly
level with face stones except that at about one metre intervals vertical bond stone or plums projecting
about 150 to 200 mm. shall be firmly embedded to form vertical bonding in masonry.
2.6. Bond stones : Bond stones or through stones running right across the thickness of .the wall
shall be provided in walls upto 600 mm. thick. In thicker walls two stones overlaping each other by
atleast 150 mm. shall be provided across the thickness of the wall to form bond stones. There shall
be atleast one bond stone for every 0.5 Sq. M. of wall surface. The bond stone shall be marked by a
distinguishing letter during construction for subsequent verification and shall be laid staggered in
subsequent layers.
2.7. Quoins: The quoins or corners stone shall be selected stone nearly dressed with hammer
and/or chisel to form the required corner angle and laid header and stretcher alternatively. The bed
and top surface of quoins shall be chiselled dressed to give horizontal joints. The quoins shall have a
uniform chisel draft of at least 25 mm. width at four edges of each exposed face, all the edges of the
same face being in one plane. No quoins stone shall be smaller than 0.025 Cum. in volume.
2.8. Jamb Stones: The jamb stone shall be made with stone specified for quoins, except that the stone
provided on the jambs shall have their length equal to thickness of wall upto 600 mm. and a line of
headers shall be provided for walls thicker than 600 mm. as specified for bond.
2.9. Joints: All the joints shall be completely filled with mortar and their width shall not exceed 25
mm. When plastering or pointing is not required to be done, the joints shall be struck flush and
finished simultaneously while laying the stone. Otherwise the joints shall bo racked to a minimum
depth of 20 mm. by a racking tools, during progress of laying while the mortar is still green.
2.10. Scaffolding : Single or double scaffolding -ha!’ be used. The scaffolding shall be strong and
sound. The holes left in masonry for supporting scaffolding shall be filled And made good before
plastering.
2.11. Curing: Gree work shall be projected from rains by suitably covering the same. Masonry shall
be kept constantly moist on all the faces for a period of atleast 7 days. The top of masonry shall be
flooded at the close of the day.
3.0. Mode of measurements & payment: 3.1. All work shall be measured on the basis of finished
dimensions and measured net except where otherwise specified. Only specified dimensions shall be
allowed. Anything extra shall be ignored. The masonry work in foundation and plinth shall be
measured under this item. No deduction shall be made nor extra payment made for the following :
(a) Ends of joints, beams, posts, girders, rafters, purlins, trusses, corbels, etc. each upto 500 Sq. cm. in
section. (b) Opening each upto 0.1 sq. m.
(c) Wall plates and bed plates bearings of chhaja and like upto 10 cm. depth (bearing of floor and roof
slabs shall be deducted from masonry).
(d) Drain holes and recesses for cement concrete blocks to embed hole fasts for doors windows.
(e) Building in the masonry iron fixtures pipes upto 300-mm. dia. hold fasts of
doors and windows. (f) Forming cheses in masonry upto section of 350 Sq. Cm.
3.2. The rate shall be for a unit of one cubic metre.

Item No 25
Providing and fixing M.S. grills of required pattern on top etc. with M.S. flats at required
spacing and frame around, square or round bars with round headed bolts and nuts or by screws
(A) Plain Grill.
1.0. Materials : The structural steel shall conform to M-22.
2.0. Workmanship:
2.1. The M.S. Grill shall be prepared as per the drawings or as directed for fixing to on road
side in concrete as directed Engineer in charge etc.
2.2. The grill shall be fabricated to the designs and patterns shown in the drawings and the weight
shall be as directed, and the joints shall be riveted or welded as shown in the plan or as directed. The
grill so formed shall be fixed into the frames of the windows etc., before they are erected in position.
The outside strip frame of the grill shall be housed to its full thickness into the recess cut into the
frame of the windows etc. The grill shall be fixed to the frame with number of bolts and nuts of
screws viz. bolt nut/screw per 30 cm. of the length of outer strip subject to a minimum of 2 Nos. on
each side of the frame or as indicated in the drawings or as directed.
2.3. The bolts and nuts or screws shall be counter sunk and shall be fixed with the top of their
heads Hush with the face of frame strips.
3.0. Mode of measurements & payment:
3.1 No payment shall be made for weight of screws, bolts, nuts etc. Only weight of
 grill shall be paid. Rate included red oxide as priming coat and 2 coat of anti corrosive paint and
oil paint to fabricated grill on site as directed by Engineer in charge
3.2. The rate shall be for unit of one Kg.

Item No 26
Providing and fixing pre-cast Rubber Dye inter locking concrete block 60mm thick with grade of
concrete M250 pneumatic compressed by mechanically pressed on PCC 1:3:6 100mm thick Bed
and as per approved design including 75mm Sand layer for leveling and filling the joint with
sand in proper line and level etc complete

1504.1. Scope

Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement (ICBP) shall consist of a surface layer of appropriate
sized concrete paving blocks paved and compacted over a thin bedding sand layer of specified grading,
which is spread over a properly constructed and profiled base course and is bounded by properly
installed edge restraints. The joints shall be filled by fine sand of specified grading. The work shall
include supplying laying and paving of blocks including all materials, labour and equipment and
performing all operations in connection with the laying of ICBP as per these Specifications.

1504.2. Materials

1504.2.1. The Concrete Paving Block shall conform to the relevant IS standard.

1504.2.2. Bedding sand : Bedding sand shall conform to the grading given in Table 1500.6.
with PCC 1:3:6 cement concrete bedding of 100 mm thick

1504.2.3. Joint filling sand : Joint filling sand shall conform to grading given in Table 1500.6.

TABLE 1500.6 : GRADINGS FOR BEDDING AND JOINT FILLING SAND

IS Sieve Size (mm) Per cent Passing
For Bedding Sand For Joint Filling Sand
10.00 100 100
4.75 90-100 90-100
2.36 60-95 75-100
1.18 15-34 55-90
0.60 25-60 35-59
0.30 5-20 8-30
0.15 0-10 0-10
0.075 0-5 0-5

1504.3. Buffer

Buffer of specified quantity of paving blocks (of the same shape, size and thickness) required
for normal maintenance of paved area as specified by the Engineer, shall be supplied and stored for
replacement as and when needed. Normally this will be 5 per cent of the blocks used in the paved area.

1504.4. Block Thickness

For rural roads catering to heavy vehicles, the minimum thickness of paving blocks shall be 60
mm for traffic up to 100 vehicles per day, and 80 mm for projected traffic from 100 to 250 vehicles per
day.
 1504.5. Dimensions and Tolerances

The dimensions and tolerances of paving blocks shall conform to the Specifications given in
Table 1500.7. Aspect ratio is the ratio of length to thickness of blocks. Chamfer is the bevelled edge,
provided on the top surface of a block. Plan area is the horizontal area bounded by the vertical faces.
Wearing surface area is the horizontal area bounded by the vertical faces, minus the area reduced due
to the presence of chamfer.

TABLE 1500.7 : DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES FOR PAVING BLOCKS

S. No. Dimension Recommended Values Tolerance Limit
(1) Width W To be specified by Manufacturer ±2 mm
(2) Length L To be specified by Manufacturer ±2 mm
(3) Thickness T 60 to 80 mm ±3 mm
(4) Aspect Ratio L/T Maximum : 4.0 ±0.2
(5) Chamfer (Arris) Miximum : 5 mm ±1 mm
Maximum : 7 mm
(6) Plan Area Maximum : 0.03 m2 +0.001 m2
(7) Wearing Face Area Minimum 75% of Plan Area -1%
(8) Squareness Nil ±2 mm

1504.6. Compressive Strength

1504.6.1. The average 28 days compressive strength of 8 blocks shall be 30 MPa and strength
of individual block shall not be less than 26 MPa.

1504.6.2. The 28 days compressive strength of paving blocks tested as per relevant IS
specification shall be determined as explained hereinafter.

1504.6.2.1. Compression testing machine of adequate capacity shall be used for testing of
blocks. The steel bearing plates shall have a minimum thickness of 25 mm. The surface area of the
bearing side of the plate should be such that no edge of the bearing plate is less than 10 mm from the
outer edge of the paving block being tested.

1504.6.2.2. In case the testing surface of the paving block departs from a plain surface by more
than 0.05 mm, capping using suitable materials shall be adopted for testing as per IS:516.

1504.6.2.3. The blocks shall be stored for 24 ± 4 hours in water maintained at a temperature of
(20± 5)°C before testing. The dimensions and plan areas of the block shall be determined. The bearing
plates of the testing machine shall be wiped clean. The specimen shall be clamped between the plates
in such a way that the axes of the specimen are vertically aligned with those of the bearing plates.

1504.6.2.4. The load shall be applied without shock and increased continuously at a rate of 15±
3 N/mm2/minute until no greater load can be sustained by the specimen or delamination occurs. The
maximum load applied to the specimen shall be noted.

1504.6.2.5. The apparent compressive strength of individual block shall be calculated by

dividing the maximum load (N) by the plan area (mm2). The corrected compressive strength shall be
calculated by multiplying the apparent compressive strength by the appropriate correction factor from
Table 1500.8. The strength shall be expressed to the nearest 0.1 N/ mm2.

TABLE 1500.8 : CORRECTION FACTORS FOR THICKNESS AND CHAMFER OF PAVING

BLOCK FOR CALCULATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
 Paving Block Thickness Correction Factor for
(mm) Plain Block Chamfered Block
60 1.00 1.06
80 1.12 1.18

1504.6.2.6. Water Absorption: The water absorption being the average of five blocks shall be
not more them 6 per cent by mass.

1504.7. Edge Blocks

The edge blocks shall have equivalent cube compressive strength not less than 30 MPa. The
road kerbs provided on the edges of the road also serve the purpose of edge blocks. In case the end
kerbs are not provided, 300 mm x 300 mm x 150 mm of M30 grade concrete edge blocks or other
suitable size as per drawings or direction of the Engineer shall be provided.

1504.7.2. Subgrade

The Subgrade shall conform to Clause 1501.5.1 of these Specifications. The soaked CBR of
subgrade soil shall not be less than 4 per cent.

1504.8. Sub-base

The sub-base shall be 100 mm thick granular layer conforming to Clause 401 or 100 mm thick
WBM Gr.l conforming to Clause 405 of these Specifications. In case the subgrade soil is clayey, the
sub-base shall be extended over the full formation width for proper drainage.

1504.9. Base Course

A minimum 100 mm thick layer of granular/stabilized base course shall be provided. The base
course layer shall be extended at least 300 mm beyond the edge restraints. The material shall conform
to Clause 402 of these Specifications.

1504.10. Bedding Sand

Bedding sand conforming to Table 1500.6 shall be uniformly laid to a compacted thickness of
25 mm for 60 mm thick blocks and 30 mm for 80 mm thick blocks. Bedding sand shall be unloaded in
small piles regularly placed over the base course and shall preferably have a moisture content of about
6 per cent which will facilitate its spreading and compaction. Bedding sand shall be screeded in a
uniform layer over the base course. The screed can be guided to level by tensioned string lines set
above the base course. At the time of screeding, the thickness of sand must allow for the amount by
which it will be subsequently compacted which is normally about 25 per cent more than the compacted
thickness. Screeding shall not proceed beyond about 1 m ahead of the planned end of block paving for
the day. Sand shall preferably be compacted with a manual, fabricated plate compactor and the level
shall be readjusted using the screed. The surface profile of the screeded bedding sand shall match
that required for the completed pavement.

1504.11. Paving Pattern

The pattern in which blocks are to be paved shall be decided in advance from the two choices or
their derived forms available. These are the herringbone and stretcher patterns, as shown in Fig.
1500.3.
 1504.11.1. By and large, these patterns are the same as adopted for brick paving. All shapes of
blocks are not amenable to the above paving patterns. For paving in trafficked areas, herringbone
pattern shall be adopted for ensuring better performance. Paving shall commence and progress from
one starting line only. Wherever possible, paving shall commence adjacent to or against edge restraint.

1504.12. Paving and Compaction of Blocks

Blocks shall be placed at the correct angle to the start line to achieve the final orientation of the
laying pattern. For curved or unfavourably oriented edge restraints, a string line shall be established to
permit fast, easy laying such that it is not required to force a block between the blocks already paved.
Control over alignment, laying pattern and joint width can be assisted by the use of chalked string lines
set at about 5 m intervals. Nominal joint width of 2 to 4 mm shall be maintained by holding the paving
unit lightly against the face of the adjacent block and allowing it to slide into position. Cutting paving
units for filling the paving gaps occurring against edge restraints etc. shall be deferred until sufficient
work has progressed to allow reasonably continuous operation. When space does not permit the use of
cut pieces of blocks, premixed or dry packed concrete shall be used. After a section has been paved,
compaction shall be effected by using vibrating plate compactors in the following sequence of
operations:

(i) Vibrate the blocks with 3 passes of the plate vibrator of adequate capacity.

(ii) Spread a thin layer of fine joint filing sand on top of the paved blocks and sweep it into
the joints, using suitable brooms.

(iii) Vibrate the sand into the joints by making 3 passes of the compactor.

(iv) Sweep off the excess sand from top of blocks.

As a guide to the characteristics of typical vibrating plate compactors, standard compactors

have a weight of 90 kg, a plate area of 0.3 m2 and apply a centrifugal force of 1500 kg. Heavy duty
compactors weigh between 300 to 600 kg, have a plate area of about 0.5 to 0.6 m2 and apply a
centrifugal force in the range of 2000-3000 kg. Use of heavy duty compactors is desirable for
trafficked pavements.
 1504.12.1. Trial length : The contractor shall lay a trial length of 30 m and get it inspected and
approved by the Engineer before proceeding with the regular paving work. The trial length shall be
rectified/relaid if found deficient in any respect. The procedure demonstrated in the laying of trial
length shall be followed while executing the main construction work.

1504.13. Opening to Traffic

The pavement can be opened to traffic as soon as the construction work is completed.

1504.14.1. Transverse profile : When measured by a camber template, the transverse profile
shall not deviate by more than 10 mm from the design profile.

1504.14.2. Longitudinal profile : When measured by a 3 m straight edge, the longitudinal

profile shall not deviate by more than 12 mm from the design profile.

1504.15. Acceptance Criteria

From each lot of 500 blocks, 5 blocks shall be selected at random for water absorption and
compressive strength tests. In case the number of blocks in the lot is less than 500, a minimum 1 per
cent of the blocks delivered to site shall be tested for water absorption and strength. The blocks shall be
first tested for water absorption and these shall meet the requirement of Clause 1504.5.2.6 of these
Specifications. The same five blocks (or minimum 1 per cent) shall be tested for strength and shall
conform to the strength as per Clause 1504.5.1 of these Specifications.

The paved surface shall meet the tolerances for lines, levels, and grades etc. as given in Section
1800 of these Specifications.

1504.16. Measurements for Payment

The measurement of the paved area shall be in square metres measured from the inner edge of
edge restraints on one side of the pavement to the inner edge of the edge restraints on the transverse
side of the pavement. The measurement of the edge restraints shall be in number of units or in cubic
metres.

1504.17. Rate

The contract unit rate shall include the cost of blocks, cost of stacking, transportation to site and
paving including supply and application of bedding sand and joint filling sand. The rate shall include
full compensation for labour, tools, plant, equipment, testing and all incidentals to the work, including
all royalties, taxes, storage rents wherever necessary, and all leads and lifts.
Item No 27
Constructing Central Verge (Type-A) along Road With Controlled Cement Concrete M-200
including cost of Form work, Reinforcement, etc complete with Smooth finish. as per Drawing
and as per Directed by Engineer-in-charge.
1. Description
The work shall consist of scarifying the road surface to required depth, preparing cast in situ central
verge as per item description laying machine of required shape and size and curing , finishing, required
shuttering and steel as per drawing and direction of Engineer in charge and painting the sides as
directed.
2. Material:
2.1: M-20 cat in situ central verge: (1) Water shall confirm to M-1 (2) Cement shall conform to M-3
(3) Sand shall conform to M-6 (4) Mortar shall conform to M-11 (5) Aggregates shall conform to M-12
(6) Shuttering shall conform to M-26.
3. Construction:
The road surface shall be excavated to required depth if required on approved alignment. For the base
of central verge and casting shall be as shown in drawing to line and level and expansion joint shall be
provided. The outer sides of the central verge should be smooth finished shall be applied a coat of
primer and subsequently oil paint with two coats
4.0 Mode of Measurement and Payment: The measurement shall be on running metre basis and
shall include all the work including necessary excavation, pipe, curing, oil painting, with all labour,
material tools & plants etc complete. No extra payment shall be made for smooth finishing.

Item No 28
Constructing Central Verge (Type-B) along Road With Controlled Cement Concrete M-200
including cost of Form work, Reinforcement, with sand filling and pre-cast Rubber Dye inter
locking concrete block 60mm thick with grade of concrete M250 pneumatic compressed by
mechanically etc complete with Smooth finish. As per Drawing and as per Directed by Engineer-
in-charge.
1. Description
The work shall consist of scarifying the road surface to required depth, preparing cast in situ central
verge as per item description laying machine of required shape and size and curing , finishing, required
shuttering and steel as per drawing and direction of Engineer in charge and painting the sides as
directed.
2. Material:

2.1: M-20 cat in situ central verge: (1) Water shall confirm to M-1 (2) Cement shall conform
to M-3 (3) Sand shall conform to M-6 (4) Mortar shall conform to M-11 (5) Aggregates shall conform
to M-12 (6) Shuttering shall conform to M-26. (7). The Concrete Paving Block shall conform to the
relevant IS standard.(8) . Bedding sand : Bedding sand shall conform to the grading given in Table
1500.6. with PCC 1:3:6 cement concrete bedding of 100 mm thick (9) . Joint filling sand : Joint filling
sand shall conform to grading given in Table 1500.6.

3. Construction:
The road surface shall be excavated to required depth if required on approved alignment. For the base
of central verge and casting shall be as shown in drawing to line and level and expansion joint shall be
provided. The outer sides of the central verge should be smooth finished shall be applied a coat of
primer and subsequently oil paint with two coats.pre cast rubber dye interlocking concrete block 60
mm with Grade M 250 pneumatic compressed by mechanically etc complete with Smooth finish shall
be fixed as per Drawing and as per Directed by Engineer-in-charge.

4.0 Mode of Measurement and Payment: The measurement shall be on running metre basis and
shall include all the work including necessary excavation, pipe, curing, oil painting, with all labour,
material tools & plants etc complete. No extra payment shall be made for smooth finishing.

Item No 29
Construction of approach road at various locations connecting existing roads with GSB material
(Table -400-2) by providing coarse graded material, spreading in uniform layers with motor
graded on prepared surface, mixing by mix in place method with rotovator at OMC and
compacting with vibratory roller to achieve the desired density complete for grading - I material
confirming to cl. 401 of MORTH specification or latest edition, providing M-200 Cast in situ
ordinary cement concrete over PCC (1:3:6) concrete sub base.

401.1. Scope
This work shall consist of laying and compacting well-graded material in 250 mm thickness and 5.50
mt width with sand layer of 150 mm thickness and 5.50 mt width on prepared subgrade in accordance
with the requirements of these Specifications including PCC 1:3:6 in 150 mm thickness and 5.50 mt
width with trimix concrete of grade M 200 in 200mm thickness and 5.50 mt width with 60 kg per
Cu.m.with cutting groove. The material shall be laid in one or more layers as sub-base or lower sub-
base and upper sub-base (termed as sub-base here-in-after) as necessary according to lines, grades and
cross-sections shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

401.2. Materials

401.2.1. The material to be used for the work shall be natural sand, moorum, gravel, crushed stone,
crushed slag, brick metal, kankar or combination thereof depending upon the grading required. The
material shall be free from organic or other deleterious constituents and conform to one of the three
gradings given in Table 400.1. The grading to be adopted for a project shall be as specified in the
Contract.
TABLE 400.1 : GRADING FOR GRANULAR SUB-BASE MATERIALS
IS Sieve Designation Per cent by Weight Passing the IS Sieve
Grading I Grading II Grading III
75.0 mm 100 - -
53.0 mm - 100 -
26.5 mm 55-75 50-80 100
9.50 mm - - -
4.75 mm 10-30 15-35 25-45
2.36 mm - - -
0.425 mm - - -
0.075 mm <10 <10 <10
Notes: (1) The material passing 425 micron (0.425 mm) sieve for all the three gradings when
tested according to IS:2720 (Part 5) shall have liquid limit and plasticity index not more than 25 and 6
per cent respectively.
(2) On clayey subgrades, the per cent passing IS Sieve 0.075 mm shall not exceed 5.
The Wet Aggregate Impact Value (IS:5640) shall not exceed 50.
Where locally available moorums are used in the Granular Subbase, it shall be ensured through
adequate tests on representative samples, that all the requirements set out in this Clause are satisfied.

401.3. Strength of Sub-base

It shall be ensured prior to actual execution that the material to be used in the sub-base shall have a
minimum Soaked CBR value of 30*.

When directed by the Engineer, this shall be verified by performing CBR tests in the laboratory as
required on specimens remoulded at field dry density and moisture content and any other tests for the
“quality” of materials, as may be necessary.

401.4. Construction Operations

401.4.1. Preparation of subgrade: Immediately, prior to the laying of sub-base, the subgrade already
finished to Clause 303 shall be prepared by removing all vegetation and other extraneous matter,
lightly sprinkled with water if necessary and rolled with two passes of 80-100 kN smooth wheeled
roller.

The sequence of construction operations shall be such that the construction of granular subbase layer
shall match the construction of the adjoining layer in the shoulders, as per Clause 407.4.1.
401.4.2. Spreading and compacting: The sub-base material of grading specified in the Contract shall
be spread on the prepared subgrade with the help of suitable tractor-towed appliances, for maintaining
the required slope and grade during the operation or other means as approved by the Engineer.

When the sub-base material consists of combination of materials mentioned in Clause 401.2.1, mixing
shall be done mechanically by the mix-in-place method or by an approved mixing plant.

* In case the sub-base material of the requisite soaked CBR value is not
available within economical leads, the sub-base material meeting any of the
prescribed gradings and other requirements with a soaked CBR value of not
less than 15 can be permitted with the approval of the competent authority.

Manual mixing shall be permitted only where the width of laying is not adequate for mechanical
operations, as in small-sized jobs. The equipment used for mix-in-place construction shall be a tractor-
towed rotavator or similar approved equipment capable of mixing the material to the desired degree. If
so desired by the Engineer, trial runs with the equipment shall be carried out to establish its suitability
for the work.

Moisture content of the loose material shall be checked in accordance with IS:2720 (Part 2) and
suitably adjusted by sprinkling additional water from a truck mounted or trailer mounted water tank
and suitable for applying water uniformly and at controlled quantities to variable widths of surface or
other means approved by the Engineer so that, at the time of compaction, it is from 1 per cent above to
2 per cent below the optimum moisture content corresponding to IS:2720 (Part 7). While adding water,
due allowance shall be made for evaporation losses. After water has been added, the maerial shall be
processed by mechanical or other approved means, like, tractor-towed disc harrows, rotavators until the
layer is uniformly wet.

Immediately thereafter, rolling shall start. If the thickness of the compacted layer does not exceed 100
mm, a smooth wheeled roller of 80 to 100 kN weight may be used. For a compacted single layer upto
225 mm the compaction shall be done with the help of a vibratory roller of minimum 80 to 100 kN
static weight. Rolling shall commence at the lower edge and proceed towards the upper edge
longitudinally for portions having unidirectional cross fall and super elevation and shall commence at
the edges and progress towards the centre for portions having cross fall on both sides.

Each pass of the roller shall uniformly overlap not less than one-third of the track made in the
proceding pass. During rolling, the grade and crossfall (camber) shall be checked, with the help of
templates and straight edge, and any high spots or depressions, which become apparent, corrected by
removing or adding fresh material. The speed of the roller shall not exceed 5 km per hour.

Rolling shall be continued till the density achieved is atleast 100 per cent of the maximum dry
density for the material determined as per IS:2720 (Part 7). The surface of any layer of material on
completion of compaction shall be well closed, free from movement under compaction equipment and
from compaction planes, ridges, cracks or loose material. All loose, segregated or otherwise defective
areas shall be made good to the full thickness of layer and re-compacted.

401.5. Aggregate Plugs

When the granular sub-base is extended over the full formation, as shown on the drawings, the
exposed edges shall be protected with suitable aggregate plugs, 200 to 300 mm wide, as specified on
the drawings. 1. For controlled concrete, design of the mix shall be approved after preliminary tests and all necessary
precautions shall be taken in its production to ensure that the required works cube strength is attained and maintained. The
controlled concrete shall be in eight grades designated as M.100, M.150, M.200, M.250, M.300, M.400 and M.450 with the
suffix controlled added to it.

2. In the designation of a concrete mix letter ‘M’ refers to the mix and the number to the
specified 28 days works cubs compressive strength of that mix on 150mm cubes, expressed in kg/cm2
where
Ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269 or Portland blast furnace cement conforming to IS :
455 is used, the compressive strength requirements for various grades of concrete shall be as give
below on the next page :-

Grade of Compressive works test strength in kg/cm2 on 150 mm cubes,

concrete conducted in accordance with IS : 516
Min. at 7 days Min. at 28 days
M 100 70 100
M 150 100 150
M 200 135 200
M 250 170 250
M 300 200 300
M 350 235 350
M 400 270 400
M 450 300 450

NOTE : In all cases the 28 days compressive strength specified in the above Table shall alone be the
criterion for acceptance or rejection of the concrete.

Where the strength of a concrete mix.as indicated by tests, lies in between the strength for any
two grades specified in the above table such concrete shall be classified for all purposes as a concrete
belonging to the lower or the two grades between which its strength lies.

3. Concrete mix shall be designed on the basis of preliminary tests so as attain a strength at least
33 per cent higher than that required on work tests. The proportions for ingredients chosed shall be
such that concrete has adequate workability for conditions prevailing on the work in question and can
be properly compacted with the means available. Except where it can be show to the satisfaction of the
Engineer-in-charge that supply of properly graded aggregate of uniform quality can be maintained till
the completion of work, grading of aggregate should be controlled by obtaining the coarse aggregates
in different sizes and bleding them in the right proportions as required. Aggregates of different sizes
shall be stocked in separate stock piles. Required quantity of material shall be stock piled several hours,
preferably a day before. Grading of coarse and fine aggregate shall be checked as frequently as
possible, frequency for a given job being determined by the Engineer-in-charge to ensured that the
suppliers are maintaining the uniform grading as approved for samples used in the preliminary tests.

4. In proportioning concrete, the quantity of both cement and aggregate shall be determined by
weight. Where the weight of cement is determined by accepting the marker.’s weight per bag a
reasonable number of bags shall be weighed separately to check the net weight. Where cement is
weighed from bulk stocks at site and not by bags, it shall be weighed separately from the aggregates.
Water shall eighter bbe measured by volume in calibrated tanks or weighed. All measuring equipment
shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable condition. Their accuracy shall be periodically checked.

5. It is most important to keep the specified water cement ratio constant and at is correct value.
To this end moisture contain both fine and coarse aggregates shall be determined by the Engineer-in-
charge according to the weather conditions. The amount of mixing water shall then be adjusted to
compensate for variations in the moisture cement .For the determination of moisture content in the
aggregates IS : 2386 (Part-III) shall be referred to. Suitable adjustments shall also be made in the
weights of aggregates to allow for the variation in weights of aggregates due to variation in their
moisture content. Minimum quantity of cement to be used in controlled concrete shall not be less than
210 kgs. Per cubic metre in plain concrete and not less than 300 kg/per cubic metre in reinforced
concrete structural member.The Minimum quantity of cement for prestressed concrete work shall not
less than 360 kg/per cubic metre of concrete nor shall it be more than 540 kg/per cubic meter of
concrete.

6. Following shall be the maximum nominal size of coarse aggregate for the different items of
work :
401.6. Surface Finish and Quality Control of Work
The surface finish of construction shall conform to the requirements of Clause 1802.
Control on the quality of materials and works shall be exercised by the Engineer in accordance with
Section 1800.
401.7. Arrangements for Traffic
During the period of construction, arrangement of traffic shall be maintained in accordance with Clause
111.
401.8. Measurements for Payment
Approach road include sand, Granular sub-base, PCC 1:3:6 and M 200 trimix concrete with required
steel in cutting groove and filling joint bitumen shall be measured as finished work in position in
running metres.
The protection of edges of road extended over the full formation as shown in the drawing shall be
considered incidental to the work of providing road and as such no extra payment shall be made for the
same.

401.9. Rate

The Contract unit rate for cement concrete road work shall be payment in full for carrying out the
required operations including full compensation for:
(i) making arrangements for traffic to Clause 111 except for initial treatment to verges, shoulders
and construction of diversions;
(ii) furnishing all materials to be incorporated in the work including all royalties, fees, rents where
necessary and all leads and lifts;
(iii) all labour, tools, equipment and incidentals to complete the work to the Specifications;
(iv) carrying out the work in part widths of road where directed; and
carrying out the required tests for quality control

Item No 30
Providing diversion drain including providing cross bund & excavating side drain along box.
1. The items provides for the diversion of water course by suitable means such as by
constructing ring bunds, coffer-dams, channeling, islanding or any other suitable means as may be
necessary and approved by Engineer-in-charge. The item will not include dewatering of foundations,
trenches, which will be covered in the item of open excavation. The contractor shall take all necessary
protective measures against possible erosion due to tide variations if any and maintain the coffer dams,
bund or island in proper manner during construction. He shall not be entitled for any payment or
compensation for the event of washing of the coffer dam, bund or island at any time, either due to tidal
waters if any or floods, or any other reasons whatsoever, and the contractor shall reconstruct the same.
If required at his risk and cost. The size of the coffer dam, bund orisland shall be such as would allow
without obstruction and inconvenience, enough working free space all around the foundation works.
2. The contractor shall plan, construct and maintain satisfactorily necessary diversion channels
and protective works so as to safely pass the stream flow and also satisfactorily meet with any sudden
rise of flow due to tides, flood or any other reason, without damaging the foundation works. The coffer
dam or bund shall be such as to give sufficient working space for construction, inspection and
installations of pumping machinery inside the enclosed area. The coffer dam or bund shall be of
adequate section and properly designed, constructed to prevent ingess of water as practically as
possible in the foundation pits and to protect green concrete or masonry work.
3. Adequate pumping arrangement shall be made for dewatering the inside of coffer dam, bunds
etc. pumps of adequate capacity and in required number shall be provided to ensure adequate pumping.
4. The coffer dam, bund or island shall be completely removed and their materials shall be
disposed of in the manner as directed by the Engineer-in-charge when no longer required.
5. The measurements for paying will be per number of pier or abutment for which diversion of
water course etc. is required to be made. Unit of abutment will be inclusive of returns or wing walls
attached to it.
6. The unit cost includes all materials labour and equipment to complete the job. Division of
channels etc. will have to be construed and maintained till all operations to complete the entire bridge
structure are completed as may be necessary.
Item No 31
Providing and fixing Pre Cast indicator stone of size 15 cm x 15 cm x 120 cm precast in R.C.C. 15
Grade concrete with necessary reinforcement as given in drawing fixed in C.C. 1:4:8 block of size 40
x 40 x 50 cm with necessary excavation including white round reflector (inbuilt) 7.5 cm dia with
three coats of oil paint as per drawing.
1. Pre cast Indicator stones shall be of approved quality and of the size 15 cm x 15 cm. its length
shall not be less than 120 cms. The size , shape and dimension of the indicator stone shall be exact
finished before fixing . The Pre cast indicator stones shall be fixed firmly in position in embankment or
cutting as the case may be . The exposed part of the Pre cast indicator stone shall be one by the
contractor at his own cost. The measurement for payment shall be per number of indicator stone fixed
in position.
2. Unit rate indicator stone includes the cost of all materials ,labour tools . fixing and white
washing as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
(2) Fixing in C.C. 1:4:8
Pre cast indicator stone shall be fixed in C.C.1:4:8 which will consist of one part of cement four
part of good sand and ten parts of good machine crushed stone aggregateincluding white round
refelector in biuilt 7.50 cm dia with three coat of oil painting as per drawing.. Rate includes all labour
and during etc. necessary for concrete.

Item No 32
Providing and Fixing GUARD STONE as per I.R.C.type design including white washing etc
complete. Fixing in C.C 1:5:10
1. The guard stone shall be of approved quality and of 20 cm x 15 cm. size and its length shall not
be less than 75 cms. The top portion shall be rounded . The top 38 cm. shall be chisel dressed on all
sides . The size shape and dimensions of the guard stones shall be exact and shall be neatly dressed and
finished.
2. The guard stone shall be fixed in position as directed by the Engineer-in-charge in earth /
wearing coat . If the guard stone shall be fixed in wearing coat, the equivalent volume covered by the
guard stones shall be deducted from the gross measured quantity of wearing coat. The exposed part of
the guard stones shall be given three coats of white wash Any excavation necessary for fixing of the
guard stones shall be done by the contractor at his own cost . The measurement for payment shall be
per number of guard stone fixed in position.
3. Unit rate of guard stone includes the cost of all materials , tools fixing & white washing
as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
4. In case of Deep/ Causeway the guard stone shall be fixed in masonry of head wall as
directed by Engineer-in-charge.
(2) Fixing in C.C. 1:5:10

Specification same as 12 (1) above except that the indicator stone shall be fixed in C.C. 1:5:10
which will consist of one part of cement five part of good sand and ten parts of good brick bats. Rate
includes all labour and curing etc. necessary for concrete.

Item No 33
Providing and fixing ordinary Kilometre stone of precast C.C. 1:2:4 including necessary
reinforcement as per I.R.C. type design in C.C. 1:4:8 including letter and paints etc. complete
1. Kilometer stone shall be of approved quality and shall be of precast 1:2:4 R.C.C. as specified in
the item.
2. The size, manner of fixing, painting and lettering of K.M. stone shall conform specification as
per I.R.C. - 8 (Type design for Highway kilometer stones). The fixing of K.M. store shall be
carried cut in ordinary concrete of grade specified in the item using hand broken metal field
metal or grave. The measurement for payment shall be made per No. of K.M. stone fixed in
position.
3. Unit rate for kilometer stone includes the cost of all materials, labour, tools, fixing, finishing
curing, lettering and painting as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
The Payment shall be made on No. basis for complete item
Item No 34
Providing and fixing Pre Cast Hectometre as per I.R.C. type design including painting, lettering
etc. complete.(ii) Fixing in C.C. 1:5:10
The work shall be carried out as per the item of ordinary kilometer stone except that the size of
hectometer stone shall be smaller than that of ordinary kilometer stone as per I.R.C. 26 (Type
design for 200 metre stones) and fixing shall be in in earth which will consist of one part of
cement, five part of good sand and ten parts of good brick bats. The measurement for payment as
well as the operations included in the unit rate shall be as per ordinary kilometers stone. Rate
includes all labour and curing etc. necessary for concrete.
The Payment shall be made on No. basis for complete item.

Item No 35
Supplying and Fixing Cats Eye ( Stimsonite) made out from Acrylo butyl Styrene high
compression injection moulding with reflector made of MMC ( Prismatic type of size 12 cm X 6
cm X 2.5 cm) provided with bituminous adhesive 10g. With each unit fixing
1.0 General
The colour, configuration, size and location of Cat eye (Stimsonite) reflector for highways
other than Expressways shall be in accordance with the code of Practice for Road Signs, IRC:67 or as
shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
The Cat eye (Stimsonite) reflector shall be reflectorised as shown on the drawings or as
directed by the Engineer. It shall be of retro-reflectorised type and made of encapsulated lens type
reflective sheeting vide Clause 801.3, fixed over aluminium sheeting as per these specifications.
In general, cautionary and mandatory signs shall be fabricated through process of screen
printing. In regard to informatory signs with inscriptions, either the message could be printed over the
reflective sheeting, or cut letters of non-reflective black sheeting used for the purpose which must be
bonded well on the base sheeting as directed by the Engineer.
1.2 Materials :
The various materials and fabrication of the Cat eye (stimsonite) reflector shall conform to the
following requirements.
The adhesive materials shall be of standard quality and it shall be high
resistance quality against heavy moving vehicles.
The materials shall be used for the body of the Cat eye (stimsonite) reflector is of high density
PVC materials.
The dimensions and size of the Cat eye (stimsonite) reflector shall be as per IS standard. The
retro-reflective sheeting used on the cat-eye shall consist of the white or coloured sheeting having a
smooth outer surface which has the property of retro reflection over its entire surface. It shall be
weather resistant and show colour fastness. It shall be new and unused and shall show no evidence of
cracking, scaling, pitting, blistering, edge lifting or curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or
expansion. A certificate of having tested the sheeting for these properties in an unprotected outdoor
exposure facing the sun for two years and its having passed these tests shall be obtained from a reputed
laboratory, by the manufacturer of the sheeting. The reflective sheeting shall be either of Engineering
Grade material with enclosed lens or of High Intensity Grade with encapsulated lens. The type of the
sheeting to be used would depend upon the type, functional hierarchy and importance of the road.
High intensity grade sheetings : This sheeting shall be of encapsulated lens type consisting of
spherical glass lens, elements adhered to a synthetic resin and encapsulated by a flexible, transparent
water-proof plastic having a smooth surface. The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with soap and
water and in. dry condition shall have the minimum co-efficient of retro-reflection determined
in accordance with ASTM Standard E:810).
TABLE 800.1
ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM CO-EFFICIENT OF RETRO-REFLECTION FOR HIGH INTENSITY
GRADE SHEETING
[CANDEL AS PER LUX PER SQUARE METRE]

Observa- Entrance White Yellow Orange Green/ Blue

tion (in angle (in Red
degree) degree)
0.2 -4 250 170 100 45 20
0.2 + 30 150 100 60 25 1.1
0.5 -4 95 62 30 15 7.5
0.5 + 30 65 45 25 10 5.0

When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90 percent of the values of retro reflective
indicated in Table 800-1. At the end of 7 years, the sheeting shall retain at least 75 percent of its
original retro-reflectance.
Engineer grade sheetings : This sheeting shall be of enclosed lens type consisting of microscopic lens
elements embedded beneath the surface of a smooth, flexible, transparent, water proof plastic,
resulting in a non-exposed lens optical reflecting system. The retro-reflective surface after cleaning
with soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimum co-efficient of retro-
reflection determined in accordance with ASTM Standard E:810) as indicated in Table 800.2.
TABLE 800.2
ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM CO-EFFICIENT OF
RETRO-REFLECTION FOR HIGH INTENSITY GRADE SHEETING
[CANDEL AS PER LUX PER SQUARE METRE]

Observa- Entrance White Yellow Orange Green Red Blue

tion (in angle (in
degree) degree)
0.2 -4 70 50 25 9.0 14.5 4.0
0.2 + 30 30 22 7.0 3.5 6.0 1.7
0.5 -4 30 25 13.5 4.5 7.5 2.0
 0.5 + 30 15 13 4.0 2.2 3.0 0.8

When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90 percent of the values of retro reflective
indicated in Table 800-2. At the end of 5 years, the sheeting shall retain at least 50 percent of its
original retro-reflectance.
1.3 Processed and applied in accordance with recommended procedures, the reflective material
shall be weather resistant and, following cleaning, show no appreciable discolouration, cracking,
blistering or dimensional change and shall not have less than 50 percent of the specified minimum
reflective intensity values (Table800-l and 800-2) when subjected to accelerated weathering for 1000
hours, using type E or EH Weatherometer (AASHTO Designation M 268).
1.4 INSTALLATION:
The Cat eye (stimsonite) reflector shall be installed directly on road surface, after cleaning
completely by removing all dust and other foreign materials from the surface of the road.
1.5 MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT :
The measurement Cat eye (stimsonite) reflector shall be in numbers, these shall be measured in
No.
1.6 RATE :
The Contract unit rate shall be payment in full for the cost of making Cat-Eye, including all
materials, installing it at the site and incidentals to complete the work in accordance with the
specifications.

Item No 36
Road Marking with Hot Applied Thermoplastic compound with Reflectorizing Glass Bends on
Bituminous surface. Providing and laying of hot applied thermoplastic compound 2.5 mm. thick
including reflectorizing glass beads @ 250 gms per sqm. area. Thickness of 2.5 mm is exclusive of
surface applied glass beads as per IRC:35. The Finished surface to be level. Uniform and free
from streaks and holes.
803.1. General
The colour, width and layout of road markings shall be in accordance with the Code of Practice for
Road Markings with paints. IRC : 35, and as specified in the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
803.2. Materials
Road markings shall be of ordinary road marking paint, hot applied thermoplastic compound, or
reflectorised paint as specified in the item and the material shall meet the requirements as specified
below.
803.3. Ordinary Road Marking Paint
803.3.1. Ordinary paint used for road marking shall conform to Grade I as per IS: 164.
803.3.2. The road marking shall preferably be laid with appropriate road marking machinery.
803.3.3. Laying thickness of road marking paint shall be as specified by the Engineer.
803.4. Hot Applied Thermoplastic Road Marking
803.4.1. General :
(i) The work under this section consists of marking traffic stripes using a thermoplastic compound
meeting the requirements specified herein.
(ii) The thermoplastic compound shall be screeded/extruded on to the pavement surface in a molten
stale by suitable machine capable of controlled preparation and laying with surface application of glass
beads at a specific rate. Upon cooling to ambient pavement temperature, it shall produce an adherent
pavement marking of specified thickness and width and capable of resisting deformation by traffic*
(iii) The colour of the .compound shall be white or yellow (IS colour No. 356) as specified in the
drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
(iv) Where the compound is to be applied to cement concrete pavement, a sealing primer as
recommended by the manufacturer, shall be applied to the pavement in advance of placing of the
stripes to ensure proper bonding of the compound. On new concrete surface any laitance and/or curing
compound shall be removed before the markings are applied.
803.4.2. Thermoplastic Material
803.4.2.1. General : The thermoplastic material shall be homogeneously composed of aggregate,
pigment, resins and glass reflectorizing beads.
803.4.2.2. Requirements :
(i) Composition : The pigment, beads, and aggregate shall be uniformly dispersed in the resin. The
material shall be free from all skins, din and foreign objects and shall comply with requirements
indicated in Table 800-3.
TABLE 800-3. PROPORTIONS OF CONSTITUENTS OF MARKING MATERIAL
(Percentage by weight)
Component White Yellow

Binder 18.0 min 18.0 min

Glass Beads 30-40 30-40
Titanium Dioxide 10.0 min. —
Calcium Carbonate and 42.0 max. See
Inert Fillers
Yellow Pigments — Note

Note : Amount of yellow pigment, calcium carbonate and inert fillers shall be at the option of the
manufacturer, provided all other requirements of this Specification are met.
(ii) Properties: The properties of thermoplastic material when tested in accordance with ASTM
D36/BS-3262-(Pan I) shall be as below:
(a) Luminance :
White : Daylight luminance at 45 degrees 65 per cent min. as per AASHTO M 249
Yellow : Daylight luminance at 45 degrces-45 per cent min. as per AASHTO M 249
(b) Drying time : When applied at a temperature specified by the manufacturer and to the required
thickness, the material shall set to bear traffic in not. more than IS minutes.
(c) Skid resistance : not less than 45 as per BS 6044.
(d) Cracking resistance at low temperature : The material shall show no cracks on application to
concrete blocks.
(e) Softening point : 102.5 t 9.5’ C as per ASTM D 36.
(f) Flow resistance : Not more than 25 per cent as per AASHTO M 249.
(g) Yellowness index (for white thermoplastic paint): not more than 0.12 as per AASHTO M 249
(iii)Storage life : The material shall meet the requirements of these Specifications for a period of one
year. The thermoplastic material must also melt uniformly with no evidence of skins or unmelled
panicles for the one year storage period. Any material not meeting the above requirements shall be
replaced by the manufacturer/ supplier/Contractor.
(iv) Reflectorisation : Shall be achieved by incorporation of beads, the grading and other properties of
the beads shall be as specified in Clause 803.4.3.
(v) Marking : Each container of the thermoplastic material shall be clearly and indelibly marked with
the following information:
1. The name, trade mark or other means of identification of manufacturer
2. Batch number
3. Date of manufacture
4. Colour (white or yellow)
5. Maximum application temperature and maximum safe healing temperature.
(vi) Sampling and testing : The thermoplastic material shall be sampled and tested in accordance
with the appropriate ASTM/BS method. The Contractor shall furnish to the Employer a copy of
certified test reports from the manufacturers of the thermoplastic material showing results of all tests
specified herein and shall certify that the material meets all requirements of this Specification.
803.4.3. Reflectorising glass beads
803.4.3.1. General : This Specification covers two types of glass beads to be used for the production of
reflectorised pavement markings. Type 1 beads are these which are a constituent of the basic
thermoplastic compound vide Table 800-3 and Type 1 beads are those which are to be sprayed on the
surface vide Clause 803.6.3.
803.4.3.2. The glass beads shall be transparent, colourless and free from milkiness, dark particles and
excessive air inclusions. These shall conform to the requirements spelt out in Clause 803.4.3.3.
803.4.3.3. Specific requirements
A. Gradation: The glass beads shall meet the gradation requirements for the two types as given in
Table 800-4.
TABLE 800-4. GRADATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GLASS BEADS

Sieve size Percent retained

Type1 Type2
1.18 mm 0 to 3 .
850 micron 5 to 20 0 to5
600 micron - 5 to 20
425 micrn 65 to 95 -
300 micron - 30 to 75
180 micron 0 to 10 10 to 30
below 180 micron 0 to 15

B. Roundness: The glass beads shall have a minimum of 70 per cent true spheres.
C. Refractive index: The glass beads shall have a minimum refractive index of 1.50.
D. Free flowing properties : The glass beads shall be free of hard lumps and clusters and shall
dispense readily under any conditions suitable for paint striping. They shall pass the free flow test.
803.4.3.4. Test methods: The specific requirements shall be tested with the following methods:
(i) Free-flow test: Spread 100 grams of beads evenly in a 100 mm diameter glass dish. Place the dish in
a 250mm inside diameter desiccator which is filled within .25 mm of the top of a desiccator plate with
sulphuric acid water solution (specific gravity 1.10). Cover the desiccator and let it stand for 4 hours at
20 to 29 degree C. Remove sample from desiccator, transfer
beads to a pan and inspect for lumps or clusters. Then pour beads into a clean, dry glass funnel having
a 100 mm stem and 6 mm orifice. If necessary, initiate flow by lightly tapping the funnel. The glass
spheres shall be essentially free of lumps and clusters and shall flow freely through the funnel.
(ii) The requirements of gradation, roundness and refractive index of glass beads and the amount of
glass beads in the compound shall be tested as per BS 6088 and BS 3262 (Part I).
(iii) The Contractor shall furnish to the Employer a copy of certified test reports from the manufacturer
of glass beads obtained from a reputed laboratory showing results of all tests specified herein and shall
certify that the material meets all requirements of this Specification. However, if so required, these
tests may be carried out as directed by the Engineer.
803.4.4. Application properties of thermoplastic material
803.4.4.1. The thermoplastic material shall readily get speeded/ extruded at temperatures specified by
the manufacturers for respective method of application to produce a line of specified thickness which
shall be continuous and uniform in shape having clear and sharp edges.
803.4.4.2. The material upon healing to application temperatures, shall not exude fumes, which are
toxic, obnoxious or injurious to persons or property.
803.4.5. Preparation:
(i) The material shall be melted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in a heater fitted
with a mechanical stirrer to give a smooth consistency 10 the thermoplastic material to avoid local
overheating. The temperature of the mass shall be within the range specified by the
manufacturer, and shall on no account be allowed to exceed the maximum temperature stated by the
manufacturer. The molten material should be used as expeditiously as possible and for thermoplastic
material which has natural binders or is otherwise sensitive to prolonged heating, the material shall not
be maintained in a molten condition for more than 4 hours.
(ii) After transfer to the laying equipment, the material shall be maintained within the temperature
range specified .’ay the manufacturer for achievingthe desired consistency for laying.
803.4.6. Properties of finished road marking :
(a) The stripe shall not be slippery when wet.
(b) The marking shall not lift from the pavement in freezing weather.
(c) After application and proper drying, the stripe shall show no appreciable deformation or
discolouration under traffic and under road temperatures upto 60°C.
(d) The marking shall not deteriorate by contact with sodium chloride, calcium chloride or oil drippings
from traffic.
(e) The stripe or marking shall maintain its original dimensions and position.Cold ductility of the
material shall be such as to permit normal movement with the road surface without chopping or
cracking.
(f) The colour of yellow marking shall conform to IS Colour No. 356 as given in IS:164.
803.5. Reflectorised Paint
Reflectorised paint, if used, shall conform to the Specification by the manufacturers and approved by
the Engineer. Reflectorising glass beads for reflectorising paints where used shall conform to the
requirement of Clause 803.4.3
803.6. Application
803.6.1. Marking shall be done by machine. For locations where painting cannot be done by machine,
approved manual methods shall be used with prior approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall
maintain control over traffic while painting operations are in progress so as to cause minimuro
inconvenience to traffic compatible with protecting the workmen.
803.6.2. The thermoplastic material shall be applied hot either by screeding or extrusion process. After
transfer to the laying apparatus, the material shall be laid at a temperature within the range specified by
the manufacturer for the particular method of laying being used. The paint shall be applied using a
screed or extrusion machine.
803.6.3. The pavement temperature shall not be less than 10°C during application. All surfaces to be
marked shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dust, dirt, grease, oil and all other foreign matter before
application of the paint. The material, when formed into traffic stripes, must be readily renewable by
placing an overlay of new material directly over an old line of compatible material. Such new material
shall so bond itself to the old line that no splitting or separation takes place. Thermoplastic paint shall
be applied in intermittent or continuous lines of uniform
thickness of at least 2.5 mm unless specified otherwise. Where arrows or letters are to be provided,
thermoplastic compound may be hand-sprayed. In addition 10 the beads included in the material, a
further quantity of glass beads of Type 2, conforming to the above noted Specification shall be sprayed
uniformly into a mono-layer on to the hot paint line in quick succession of the paint spraying operation.
The glass beads shall be applied at the rate of 250 grams per square metre area.
803.6.4. The minimum thickness specified is exclusive of surface applied glass beads. The method of
thickness measurement shall be in accordance with Appendices B and C of BS - 3262 (Part 3).
803.6.5. The finished lines shall be free from ruggedness on sides and ends and be parallel to the
general alignment of the carriageway. The upper surface of the lines shall be level, uniform and free
from streaks.
803.7. Measurements for Payment
803.7.1. The painted markings shall be measured in sq. metres of actual area marked (excluding the
gaps, if any).
803.7.2. In respect of markings like directional arrows and lettering, etc., the measurement shall be by
numbers.
803.8. Rate
The Contract unit rate for road markings shall be payment In full compensation for furnishing
all labour, materials, tools, equipment including all incidental costs necessary for carrying out the work
at the site conforming to these Specifications complete as per the approved drawing(s) or as directed by
the Engineer and all other incidental costs necessary to complete the work to these Specifications.
Item No 37
Providing and fixing Chevron sign boards For Curve made out of 2 mm aluminium sheet size 45
x 60 cms. rectangle as per the attached drawing(IRC) pre-treated with phosphating process &
acid etching coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats best best quality of epoxy paint
reflectorized with retro sheeting as per latest MORT&H specification 3.1 m long ( 2 nos ) stand
post and frame febricated from suitable angle of 35 x 35 x 3,75 x 75 x 6 mm as required painted
best quality epoxy coating in black and white bends The details of numeral for each board shall
be as per the instruction of Engineer in charge.The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 C.C block of
size 45 x 45 x 60 cms for each leg.including excavation curing etc.complete under the supervision
of engineer in charge

Placement of road signs will be within road users’ view. To aid in conveying proper meaning, road
signs will be positioned with respect to the location or situation to which it applies. The location and
legibility of the road sign will be such as to provide adequate response time to road users to read and
take action at the operating speed.
Orientation of Signs
The signs will be placed at right angles to the line of travel of the approaching traffic. Where light
reflection from the sign face is encountered to such an extent as to reduce legibility, the sign should be
turned slightly away from the road. On horizontal curves, the sign should not be fixed normal to the
carriageway but the angle of placement will be determined with regard to the course of the approaching
traffic.
Sign faces will be normally vertical, but on gradients it may be desirable to tilt a sign forward or
backward from the vertical to make it normal to the line of sight and improve the viewing angle.
Cautionary/warning and mandatory signs will be fabricated through process of screen printing. In case
the facility is not locally available in the region of work, these signs and informatory signs may have
inscription /message having cut letters of non-reflective black sheeting which shall be bonded well or
the base sheeting as directed by Engineer in charge.
1. Material for Signs:
The various materials and fabrication of road signs shall conform to the following requirements:
1.1 Concrete
Concrete for footing shall be of the grade shown on the contract drawings or of minimum M15 grade
confirming to section 800 of the specifications for MORD.
1.2 Reinforcing Steel
Reinforcing steel shall conform to the requirements of IS 1786 unless otherwise specified.
1.3 Bolts, Nuts and Washers
High strength bolts shall conform to IS 1367 whereas precision bolts, nuts, etc. shall conform
to IS 1364.
1.4 Plates and Supports
Plates and support sections for the signposts shall conform to IS 226 and IS 2062 or any other stated IS
specification.
1.5 Substrate
Aluminium Composite Material(ACM) conforming to following subsections.
a) Aluminium Sheet
Aluminium sheets used for sign boards shall be of smooth, hard and corrosion resistantaluminium alloy
conforming to IS 736 - Material Designation 24345 or 1900.
b) Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
ACM sheets used for sign boards is a sandwiched construction with a thermoplastic core of „Low
Density Polyethylene‟ (LDPE) between two thick skins/sheets of Aluminium with overall thickness of
4 mm and 3 mm, and Aluminium skin thickness of 0.4 - 0.5 mm and 0.25 - 0.3 mm respectively on
both sides. The retro reflective sheeting must be applied on the top surface with aluminum surface with
recommended surface preparation from sheeting manufacturer. A fluorocarbon coating may be applied
over the exposed surface of aluminium to ensure corrosion resistant and weatherability and shall
conform to relevant ASTM. The mechanical properties of 4mm and 3mm ACM and that of its
Aluminum skin shall conform to the requirement given in Table 1.1, when tested in accordance with
the test methods mentioned against each of them
Table 1.1 Specifications for Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
Specification for
Specification for 4mm
3mm
Sl No. Description
Acceptable value
Standard test Acceptable value

A Mechanical Properties of ACM

Peel off strength with retro reflective
1 ASTM D903 Min. 4 N/mm Min. 4 N/mm
sheeting. (Drum Peel Test)

2 Tensile strength ASTM E8 Min. 40 N/mm2 Min. 30 N/mm2

 3 0.2% Proof Stress ASTM E8 Min. 34 N/mm2 Min. 34 N/mm2

4 Elongation ASTM E8 Min. 6 % Min. 5 %

Min. 120 N/mm2
5 Flexural strength ASTM C393 Min. 130 N/mm2
Min. 18 N/mm2
6 Shear strength with Punch shear test ASTM D732 Min. 18 N/mm2

B Properties of Aluminium Skin

Min. 130 N/mm2
1 Tensile strength (Rm) ASTM E8 Min. 150 N/mm2
Min. 70,000
2 Modulus of elasticity ASTM E8 Min.70,000 N/mm2
N/mm2
3 Elongation ASTM E8 A50 Min. 2% A50 Min. 2%
Min. 110 N/mm2
4 0.2 % Proof Stress ASTM E8 Min. 110 N/mm2

c) Plate Thickness
Shoulder mounted ground signs with a maximum side dimension not exceeding 600 mm shall not be
less 3 mm thick with Aluminium Composite Material. All other signs shall be at least 4 mm thick with
Aluminium Composite Material. The thickness of the sheet shall be related to the size of the sign and
its support and shall be such that it does not bend or deform under prevailing wind and other loads. All
overhead signs made with Aluminium Composite Material shall be minimum 4 mm thick to withstand
wind and other loads without deformation.

1.6 Retro Reflective Sheeting

The retro reflective sheeting used on the signs shall consist of white or coloured sheeting having a
smooth outer surface, which has the property of retro reflection over its entire surface. It shall be
weather resistant and exhibit colour fastness. It shall be new and unused and show no evidence of
cracking, scaling, and pitting, blistering, edge lifting or curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or
expansion. A certificate of having the sheeting tested for coefficient of retro reflection, day time colour
and luminance, shrinkage, flexibility, liner removal, adhesion, impact resistance, specularg loss and
fungus resistance, 3 years outdoor weathering and its having passed these tests shall be obtained from
International/Government laboratory/Institute by the manufacturer of the sheeting and in case the
certificate is obtained from international agency, it should also be obtained from Indian agency within
3 years of launching of product by the manufacture in abroad. Alternatively, a certificate conforming to
ASTM Specification (D 4956-09) on artificial accelerated weathering requirements from a reputed
laboratory in India will be accepted. The supplier will have to submit performance guarantee of
meeting the requirement of three years outdoor weathering of the sheeting.
All micro prismatic grade sheets will be as per ASTM D 4956-09Type IV. The reflective sheeting shall
be made of micro prismatic retro-reflective material. The retro-reflective surface, after cleaning with
soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimum co-efficient of retroreflection(determined
in accordance with ASTM D 4956-09), When totally wet, the sheeting shall show not less than 90
percent of the values, of retro-reflection indicated in 6.4. at the end of the 7 years, the sheeting shall
retain at least 80 percent of its original retro-reflectance.
Table 6.4: Acceptable Minimum Coefficient of Retro-reflection for Type-IV Prismatic Grade
Sheeting (Candelas per Lux per Square Metre)
n Angle
Observatio

Angle
Entrance

White

Yellow

Orange

Green

Red

Blue

Brown

Green
Yellow-
Fluorescent

Yellow
Fluorescent

Orange
Fluorescent

0.1°B -4° 500 380 200 70 9 42 25 400 300 150

0
 0.1° B +30° 240 175 94 32 4 20 12 185 140 70
2
0.2° -4° 360 270 145 50 6 30 18 290 220 105
5
0.2° +30° 170 135 68 25 3 14 8.5 135 100 50
0
0.5° -4° 150 110 60 21 2 13 7.5 120 90 45
7
0.5° +30° 72 54 28 10 1 6 3.5 55 40 22
3
A
Minimum Coefficient of Retro reflection (RA)(cd.lx-1.m-2).
B
Values for 0.1o observation angles are supplementary requirements that shall apply only when
specified by the purchaser in the contract or order.
1.7 Messages/borders: The message (legends, letters, numerals etc.) letter, numerals, symbols
/legend/arrow etc. in Gujarati, Hindi and /or English, should either be screen-printed or to be cut out
from durable transparent Overlay Electrocutable film or cut out from the same type of reflective
sheeting for the cautionary /mandatory sign boards. The screen printing shall be processed and finished
with materials and in a manner specified by the sheeting manufacturer. For the informatory and other
sign boards, the messages (legends, letters, numerals etc.) and borders shall be cut out from durable
transparent overlay film or cut-out from the same reflective sheeting only. Cut outs shall be from
double transparent overlay materials as specified by the sheeting manufacturer and shall be bonded
with the sheeting in the manner specified by the manufacturer. For screen-printed transparent coloured
areas on white sheeting, the coefficient of retro-reflection shall not be less than 50 per cent of the
values of corresponding colour in the above table. Cut-out messages and borders, wherever used, shall
be either made out of retro reflective sheeting or made out of durable transparent overlay except those
in black which shall be of non-reflective sheeting or opaque in case of durable transparent overlay.

1.8 Adhesives: The sheeting shall have a pressure-sensitive adhesive of the aggressive-tack type
requiring no heat, solvent or other preparation for adhesion to a smooth clean surface. The adhesive
shall be protected by a removable liner (removable by peeling without soaking in water or other
solvent) and shall be suitable for the type of material of the base plate used for the sign. The adhesive
shall from a durable bond to smooth, corrosion and weather resistant surface of the base plate such that
it shall not be possible to remove the sheeting from the sign base in one piece by use of sharp
instrument. In case of pressure-sensitive adhesive sheeting, the sheeting shall be applied in accordance
with the manufacturer’s Specifications.

1.9 Fabrication:

Surface to be reflectorised shall be effectively prepared to receive the retroreflective sheeting. The
aluminum sheeting shall be de-greased either by acid or hot alkaline etching and all scale/dust removed
to obtain a smooth plain surface before the application of retro-reflective sheeting. If the surface is
rough, approved surface primer may be used. After cleaning, metal shall not be handled, except by
suitable device or clean canvas gloves, between all cleaning and preparation operation and application
of reflective sheeting/primer. There shall be no opportunity for metal to come in contact with grease,
oil or other contaminants prior to the application of retro-reflective sheeting. Complete sheets of the
material shall be used on the signs except where it is unavoidable. At splices, sheeting with pressure-
sensitive adhesives shall be overlapped not less than 5 mm. Where screen printing with transparent
colours is proposed, only butt joint shall be used. The material shall cover the sign surface evenly and
shall be free from twists, cracks and folds. Cut-outs to produce legends and borders shall be bonded
with the sheeting in the manner specified by the manufacturer.
1.10 Installation

1.10.1 Sign posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to hold these in a
proper and permanent position against the normal storm wind loads or displacement by vandalism.
Normally, signs with an area upto 0.9 sq. m. shall be mounted on a single post, and for greater area two
or more supports shall be provided. Sign supports may be of mild steel, reinforced concrete or
galvanized iron (G.I.). Post( s) shall be firmly fixed to the ground by means of properly designed
foundation. The work of foundation shall conform to relevant Specifications as specified.

1.10.2 All components of sign and supports, other than the reflective portion and MS / G.I. posts shall
be thoroughly descaled, cleaned, primed and painted with two coats of epoxy paint. Any part of mild
steel (M.S.) post below ground shall be paired with three coats of red lead paint.

1.10.3 The signs shall be fixed to the posts by welding in the case of steel posts and bybolts and
washers of suitable size in the case of reinforced concrete or G.I. posts. Afterthe nuts have been
tightened, the tails of the bolts shall be furred over with a hammer to prevent removal.

1.10.4 Fixing
1.10.4.1 Materials
The various materials and fabrication of the traffic signs shall conform to the following requirements:
4.1.1. Concrete: Concrete shall be of the M20 grade or as shown on the Contract drawings or
otherwise as directed by the Engineer.
4.1.2. Water: Water shall conform to IS: 456-1978. Storage & handling of water shall be
clean.
4.1.3. Cement: Cement shall conform to IS: 269-1976 or I.S: 455-1976.
4.1.4. Sand, aggregates: Sand, aggregate & its gradation shall conform to M6, M12 & M13 of General
Technical Specifications for Building Works..
1.10.4.2. Installation
4.2.1. The supporting structure and signs shall be fabricated and erected as per details given in the
plans.
4.2.2. The work of construction of foundation for sign supports including excavation and backfill,
forms, steel reinforcement, concrete and its placement shall conform to the relevant Specifications
given in these Specifications.
4.2.3. Signs posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to hold signs in a
proper and permanent position to adequately resist swaying in the wind or displacement by vandalism.
4.2.4 After installation of sign is complete, the sign shall be inspected by the Engineer. If specular
reflection is apparent on any sign, its positioning shall be adjusted by the Contractor to eliminate or
minimize this condition.
1.11 Warranty and durability: The Contractor shall obtain from the manufacture a seven-year
warranty for satisfactory field performance including stipulated retro reflectance of the retro-
reflectance sheeting. And submit the same to the Engineer. The Contractor/supplier shall also furnish a
certification that the signs and materials supplied against the assigned work meets all the stipulated
requirements and carry the stipulated warranty. Processed and applied in accordance with
recommended procedures, the reflective material shall be weather resistant and, following cleaning,
shall show no appreciable discolouration, cracking, blistering or dimensional change and shall not have
less than 50 per cent of the specified minimum reflective intensity values (Table 800-1 and 800-2)
when subjected to accelerated weathering for 1000 hours, using type E or EH weather omrter
(AASHTO Designation M 268).
1.12 Measurements for Payment
The measurement of standard cautionary, mandatory and information signs supplied and fixed, while
for direction and place identification signs, these shall be measured in No. basis.

1.13 Rate

The Contract unit rate shall be payment in full for the cost of making the roadsign, including all
materials, installing it at the site and incidentals to complete the workin accordance with the
Specifications.
Item No 38
Cautionary Warning Sign :-Providing and fixing sing boards made out of 2mm aluminium sheet;
size 90 x 90 x 90 cms. equilateral triangle as per design of IRC-67-1977. Pre treated with
phospheting process & acid etching; coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best
quality epoxy paint ;reflectorised with retro refiectivesheeting as per latest
M.O.S.T.Specifications; 3.1m long stand postand frame fabricated from suitable sizeiron angle of
35 x 35 x 3mm, 75 x 75 x 6mm as required; painted with bestquality epoxy coatings in black
andwhite bends. The details of symbol foreach board shall be as per theinstruction of engineer in
charge. The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC blockof size 45 x 45 x 60 Cms. for each
leg.including excavation, curing etc.complete under the supervision of engineer in charge.(B)
High Intensity Grade.

The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37.
Item No 39
Village name/ Bump Ahead sign :-Providing and fixing sing boards made out of 2mm aluminium
sheet; size 90 x 60cms. rectangle as as per the design of IRC-67-1977 pre treated with
phosphating process & acid etching; coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best
quality epoxy paint; reflectorized with retro reflective sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T.
Specifications; Letters and numerals should be as per IRC-30-1968, 3.1m long (2 nos) stand post
and frame fabricated from suitable size iron angle of 50 x 50 x 5mm painted with best quality
epoxy coatings in black and white bends. the details of symbol or inscription / numerals for each
board shall be as per the instruction of engineer in charge. The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC
block of size 45 x 45 x 60cms. for each leg. including excavation curing etc. complete under the
supervision of engineer in charge.(A) Engineer Grade
The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37.

Item No 40
Direction sign (Junction board):-Providing and fixing sing boards made out of 2mm aluminium
sheet; size 244 x 122cms. rectangle as as per the design of IRC-67-1977 pre treated with
phosphating process & acid etching; coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best
quality epoxy paint; reflectorized with retro reflective sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T.
Specifications; Letters and numerals should be as per IRC-30-1968, 3.1m long (2 nos) stand post
and frame fabricated from suitable size iron angle of 50 x 50 x 5mm 75x75x6mm as required;
painted with best quality epoxy coatings in black and white bends. the details of symbol or
inscription / numerals for each board shall be as per the instruction of engineer in charge. The
fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC block of size 45 x 45 x 60cms. for each leg. including excavation
curing etc. complete under the supervision of engineer in charge.(B)High Intensity Grade

The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37
Item No 41
Informatory Signs :-Providing and fixing sing boards made out of 2mm aluminium sheet; size 80
x 60cms. rectangle as per the design of IRC-67-1977 pre treated with phospheting process & acid
teching; coated with one coat of epoxyprimer and two coats of best qualityepoxy paint;
reflectorised with retro refiective sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T. Specifications; 3.1m long stand
postand frame fabricated from suitable sizeiron angle of 35 x 35 x 3mm75x75x6mm as required;
painted with best qualityepoxy coatings in black and whitebends. the details of symbol for
eachboard shall details of symbol for eachboard shall be as per the instruction ofengineer in
charge. The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC block of size 45 x45 x 60cms. for each leg. including
excavation curing tec. complete under the supervision of engineer in charge.(B) High Intensity
Grade.
The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37

Item No 42
STOP SIGN:-Providing and fixing sing boards made out of 2mm aluminium sheet; size 90 x
90cms. rectangle as per the design of IRC-67-1977 pre treated with phospheting process & acid
teching; coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best quality epoxy paint;
reflectorised with retro refiective sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T. Specifications; 3.1m long stand
post and frame fabricated from suitable size iron angle of 35 x 35 x 3mm 75x75x6mm as
required; painted with best quality epoxy coatings in black and white bends. the details of
symbol for each board shall be as per the instruction of engineer in charge. The fixing at site
shall be in 1:2:4 CC block of size 45 x 45 x 60cms. for each leg. including excavation curing tec.
complete under the supervision of engineer in charge.(B)High Intensity Grade.
The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37
Item No 43
Place identification sign :-Providing and fixing sing boards made out of 2mm aluminium sheet;
size 150 x 90cms. rectangle as as per the design of IRC-67-1977 pre treated with phospheting
process & acid etching; coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best quality epoxy
paint; reflectorised with retro refiective sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T. Specifications; Letters
and numerals should be as per IRC-30-1968, 3.1m long (2 nos) stand post and frame fabricated
from suitable size iron angle of 50x50x5mm 75x75x6mm as required; painted with best quality
epoxy coatings in black and white bends. the details of symbol or inscription / numerals for each
board shall be as per the instruction of engineer in charge. The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC
block of size 45 x 45 x 60cms. for each leg. including excavation curing etc. complete under the
supervision of engineer in charge.(B)High Intensity Grade.
The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37
Item No 44
Hazard Marker Sign :-Providing and fixing sing boards made out of 2mm aluminium sheet; size
90 x 30cms. rectangle as as per the design/drawing attached (IRC) pretreated with phospheting
process & acid etching; coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best quality epoxy
paint; reflectorised with retro refiective sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T. Specifications; 3.1m long
stand post and frame fabricated from suitable size iron angle of 35 x 35 x 3mm & 50 x 50 x 5mm
painted with best quality epoxy coatings The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC block of
size 45x45x 60cms. for each leg. including excavation curing etc. complete under the supervision
of engineer in charge.(B)High Intensity Grade
The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37
Item No 45
Four/Two lane Ahed sign :-Providing & Fixing sign boards made out of 2mm aluminium sheet, size
120 x 120 cms square plus 120 x 60cms additional plate as per the attached drawing pre treated with
phosphetingg process & acid etching. coated with one coat of epoxy priemr and two coats of best
quality epoxy paint reflectorised with retro sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T. Specifications; Letters
and numerals should be as per IRC-30-1968,3.1m long (2nos) stand post and frame fabricated either
from iron angle of 50x50x5mm, 75x75x6mm as required, painted with best quality epoxy coating in
black and white bends The fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC block of size 45 x 45x 60cms for each
leg, including excavation curing etc. complete under the supervision of engineer in charge.(B)High
Intensity Grade
The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37

Item No 46
Supplying & fixing Jumbo Bollard sign L - Type made out of 1.5mm thick C.R.C sheet height
155 cm bottom dia 30 cm top dia 18cm fabricated as per attached with phospheting process
painted with apoxy coating refloctories with sheating specified MORT &H latest specification
Engineer grade.
16.1 General :
16.1.1 The colour, configuration, size and location of all traffic signs for highways other than
Expressways shall be in accordance with the code of practice for Road signs,IRC:67 or as shown on the
drawings. For Expressways, the size of signs, letters and their placement shall be as specified in the
contract drawings and relevant specifications. In the absence of any details or for any missing details,
the signs shall be provided as directed by the Engineer.
16.1.2 The signs shall be reflectorised as shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. When
they are of reflectorised type , they shall be of made of encapsulated lens type reflective sheeting fixed
on aluminium sheeting as shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. 16.1.3 In general,
informatory signs with inscriptions, either the message could be printed over the reflective sheeting or
cut letters of non-reflective black sheeting used for the purpose which must be bonded well on the base
sheeting as directed by the Engineer.
16.2 Material: The various materials and fabrication of the sign shall conform to the following
requirements.
16.2.1 Concrete: Concrete shall be of the grade shown on the drawings or otherwise as directed by the
Engineer.
16.2.2 Reinforcement steel: Reinforcing steel shall conform to the requirement of IS:1786 unless
otherwise shown on the drawing.
16.2.3 Bolts, nuts, washers: High strength bolts shall conform to IS:1367, whereas precision bolts,
nuts, etc. shall conform to IS:1364.
16.2.4 Plates and supports: Plates and support sections for the posts shall conform to IS:226 and
IS:2062 or any other relevant specifications.
16.2.5 Aluminium:
Aluminium sheets used for sign boards shall smooth, hard and corrosion resistant aluminium alloy
conforming material designation 24345 or 1900.
16.3 Traffic Sign Having Retro-reflective Sheeting:
16.3.1 General requirements:
The retro-reflective, sheeting used on the sign shall consist of the white or coloure sheeting having a
smooth outer surface which has the property of retro reflective over its entire surface. It shall be
weather-resistant and show color fastness. It shall be new and unused and shall show no evidence of
cracking, scaling pitting, blistering, edge lifting or curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or
expansion. A certificate of having, tested the sheeting, for these properties in an unprotected outdoor
exposure facing the sun for two years and its having passed the tests shall be obtained for reputed
laboratory by the manufacturer of the sheeting. The
reflective shall be either of Engineering Grade material with enclosed lens or of High intensity Grade
with encapsulated lens. The type of the sheeting to be used would depend upon the type, functional
hierarchy and importance of the road. 16.3.2 High intensity grade sheeting: This sheeting shall be of
encapsulated lens type consisting of spherical glass lens elements adhered to a synthetic resin and
encapsulated by a flexible, transparent water-proof plastic having a smooth surface. The retro-
reflective surface after cleaning with soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimum
coefficient of retro-reflection (determined in accordance with ASTM standard E:810) as indicated in
table below.
TABLE : ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM COEFFICIENT OF RETRO-REFLECTION FOR HIGH
INTENSITY GRADE SHEETING , (CANDELAS PER LUX PER SQUARE METRE)

Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Green/red Blue

angle (in angle (in
degrees) degrees)

0.2 -4 250 170 100 45 20

0.2 +30 150 100 60 25 11

0.5 -4 95 62 30 15 7.5

0.5 +30 65 45 25 10 5.0

When totally wet. The sheeting shall not show less than 90 per cent of the values of retro –
reflectance indicated in table 800-1. At the end of 7 years, the sheeting shall retain atleast 75 per cent
of its original retro – reflective.
16.3.4 Messages / borders. The message ( legends, letters, numerals etc) and orders shall either be
screen – printed or of cut – outs. Screen all be processed and finished with materials and in a manner
by the sheeting manufacturer. Cut – outs shall be of materials as specified by the sheeting manufacturer
and shall be bonded with the in the manner specified by the manufacturer.
16.3.5 For screen – printed transparent coloured area on white sheeting the co-efficient of retro-
reflection shall not be less than 50 per cent of the values corresponding color in Table as per para
16.3.2.
16.3.6 Cut – out messages and borders, wherever used, shall be made out of retro – reflective sheeting
( as per Clause 16.3.2) except those in black which shall be. Of non – reflective sheeting.
16.3.7 Color : Unless otherwise specified, the general color scheme shall be as stipulated in IS : 5 “
Color for Ready Paints”.
Blue – IS colour No.166 : French Blue.
Red – IS colour No.537 : Single Red.
Green – IS colour No.284 : India Green
Orange – IS colour No. 591 : Deep Orange. The colors shall be durable and uniform in acceptable
have when viewed in day light or under normal headlights at night. 16.3.8 Adhesives. The sheeting
shall either have a pressure sensitive adhesive of the aggressive – tack type requiring no heat, solvent
or other preparation for adhesion to a smooth clean surface or a tack free adhesive activated by heat,
applied in a heat – vacuum applicator in a manner recommended by the sheeting manufacturer. The
adhesive shall be protected by an easily removable liner ( removable by peeling without soaking in
water or other solvent) and shall be suitable for the type of material of the base plate used for the sign.
The adhesive shall form a durable bond to smooth, corrosion and weather resistant surface of the base
plate such
that it shall not be possible to remove the sheeting from the sign base in one piece by use of sharp
instrument. In case of pressure – sensitive adhesive sheeting, the sheeting shall be applied accordance
with the manufacturer’s specifications. Sheeting with adhesives requiring use of solvents or other
preparation for adhesive shall be applied strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
16.3.9 Refurbishment : Where existing signs are specified for refurbishment, the sheeting shall have a
semi-rigid aluminium backing pre-coated with aggressive – tack type pressure sensitive adhesive. The
adhesive shall be suitable for the type of material used for the sign should thoroughly bond with that
material.
16.3.10 Fabrication.
16.3.10.1 Surface to be reflectorised shall be effectively prepared to receive the retro –
reflective sheeting. The aluminium sheeting shall be de-greased either by acid or hot alkaline etching
and all scale / dust removed to obtain a smooth plain surface is rough, approved surface primer may be
used. After cleaning, metal shall not be handled, except by suitable device or clean canvas – gloves,
between all cleaning and preparation, operation and application of reflective sheeting / primer. There
shall be no opportunity for metal to come in contract with grease, oil or other contaminants prior to the
application of retro – reflective sheeting.
16.3.10.2. Complete sheets of the material shall be used on the except where it is unavoidable at
splices, sheeting with pressure sensitive adhesives shall be overlapped not less than 5mm sheeting with
heat – activated adhesives may be spliced with an overlap not less than 5mm or butted with a gap not
exceeding 0.75mm. Where screen printing transparent colors is proposed, only butt jointing shall be
used. The material shall cover the sign surface evenly and shall be free from twists, cracks and folds.
Cut – outs to produce legends and borders shall be bonded with the sheeting in the manner specified by
the manufacturer.
16.3.11. Warranty and durability.
The contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer a seven – year warranty for satisfactory field
performance including stipulated, retro – reflectance of the retro – reflective I sheeting of high intensity
grade. In addition, a seven year warranty for satisfactory in – field performance of the finished sign
with retro – reflective sheeting of high intensity grade inclusive of the screen or cut out letters / legends
and their bonding to the retro – reflective sheeting shall be obtained from the Contractor / supplier and
passed on to the engineer. The contractor/ supplier shall
also furnish a certification that the signs and materials supplied against the assigned work meets all
stipulated requirements and carry the stipulated warranty. Processed and applied in accordance with
recommended procedures, the reflective material shall be weather resistant and following cleaning,
shall show no appreciable discolouration, cracking, blistering or dimension change and shall not have
less than 50 per cent of the specified minimum reflective intensity values ( Table above) when
subjected to accelerated weathering for 1000 hours, using type
E or EH weather meter (AASHTO Designation M 268)
16.4. Installation
16.4.1 Sign posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to hold
these in a proper and permanent position against the normal storm wind loads or displacement by
vandalism, Normally, signs with an area upto 0.9 sq.in shall be mounted on a single post, and for
greater area two or more supports shall be provided. Sign supports may be of mild steel, reinforced
concrete of galvanized iron (G.I.) Post – ends(s) shall be firmly fixed to the ground by means of
properly designed foundation. The work of foundation conform to relevant specifications as specified.
16.4.7 All components of sips and supports, other than the reflective portion and G.I.posts, shall be
thoroughly decaled, cleaned primed and painted with two coats of epoxy paint. Any part of mild steel
(M.C.) post below ground shall be painted with three coats of red lead paint.
16.4.3. The signs shall be fixed to the posts by welding in the case of steel posts and by bolts and
washers, of suitable size in the case of reinforced concrete or G.I. posts After the nuts have been
lightened, the tails of the bolts shall be furred over with a hammer to prevent removal.
16.5. Measurement for payment. The measurement of standard village sign board shall be in numbers
of sign boards supplied and fixed.
16.6 : Rate
The Contract unit rate shall be payment in full for the cost of making the road sign, including all
materials, installing it at the site and incidentals to complete the work in accordance with the
specifications.
Item No 47
Kerb guard sign board (small) :-Providing & Fixing sign boards made out of 2mm aluminum
sheet, size 240 x 30 cms in U shape; as per the attached drawing pre treated with phospheting
process & acid etching. coated with one coat of epoxy primer and two coats of best quality epoxy
paint reflectorised with retro sheeting as per latest M.O.S.T. Specifications; stand post and frame
fabricated from iron angle of 50x50x5mm, 10mm sq. bar as required, painted with best quality
epoxy coating the fixing at site shall be in 1:2:4 CC block of size 45 x 45x 60cms for each leg,
including excavation curing etc. complete under the supervision of engineer in charge.(B)High
Intensity Grade
The size, Shape & Lettering shall be as per Item Description or General Specifications while
Detailed specification for Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs shall be as below
Specification For Retro – Reflective Traffic Signs
The other Material specifications are as described in Item No.37
Item No 48
Providing and Erecting a "W" Metal Beam Crash Barrier comprising of 3 mm thick corrugated
sheet metal beam rail 70 cm above road/ground level , fixed on ISMC series channel vertical post
channel size 150mm x 75mm x 5 mm spaced 2.0 mt centre to centre, 1.8 mt high, 1.1 mt below
ground level, all steel parts and fitments to be galvanized by hot dip process, all fittings to
confirm to IS:1367 and IS 1364 metal Beam rail to be fixed on vertical post with a spacer of
channel section 150 x 75 x 5 mm, 330 mm long complete as per Clause(810)
810.1. General

810.1.1. This work shall consist of furnishing and erection of metal beam crash barrier of dimensions
and at locations as shown on the drawing (s) or as directed by the Engineer.
810.1.2. Metal beam crash barrier shall generally be located on ap-proaches to bridge structures, at
locations where the embankment height is more than 3 metres and at horizontal curves.

810.2. Materials

810.2.1. Metal beam rail shall be corrugated sheet steel beams of the class, type, section and thickness
indicated on the plans or as per item description given by engineer incharge. Railing posts shall be
made of steel section, weight and length as shown on the plans or as per item description given by
engineer incharge. All complete steel rail elements, terminal sections, posts, bolts, nuts, hardware and
other steel fittings shall be galvanised. All elements of the railing shall be free from abrasions, rough or
sharp edges and shall not be kinked, twisted or bent.
810.2.2. Steel beam elements and terminal sections shall be galvanised (zinc coated, 0.55 kg
per square metre,’ minimum single spot) unless otherwise specified. The galvanising on all other steel
parts shall conform to the relevant IS Specifications. All fittings (bolts, nuts, washers) shall conform to
the IS : 1367 and IS : 1364. All galvanizing shall be done after fabrication and colour with reflective
sheet on Metal Beam Railing.
810.2.3. Concrete for bedding and anchor assembly shall conform to Section 1700 of. these
Specifications.

810.3. Construction Operations

810.3.1. The line and grade of railing shall be true to that shown on the plans. The railing shall be
carefully adjusted prior to fixing in place, to ensure proper matching at abutting joints and correct
alignment and camber throughout their length. Holes for field connections shall be drilled with the
railing in place in the structure at proper grade and alignment.
810.3.2. Unless otherwise specified on the drawing, railing steel posts shall be given one coat of
paint (primer) and three coats of paint on structural steel after erection, if the sections are not
galvanised. Any pan of assembly below ground shall be painted with three coats of red lead paint.
810.3.3. Splices and end connections shall be of the type and designs specified or shown on the
plans and shall be of such strength as to develop full design strength of the rail elements.

810.4. Installation of Posts

810.4.1. Holes shall be dug or drilled to the depth indicated on the plans or posts may be driven by
approved methods and equipment, provided these are erected in proper position and are free from
distortion and burring or any other damage.
810.4.2. All post holes that are dug or drilled shall be of such size as will permit proper setting of the-
posts and allow sufficient room for backfilling and tapping.
810.4.3. Holes shall be backfilled with selected earth or stable materials in layers not exceeding 100
mm thickness and each layer shall be thoroughly tamped and rammed. When backfilling and tamping
arc completed, the posts or anchors shall be held securely in place.
810.4.4. Post holes that are drilled in rock and holes for anchor posts shall be backfilled with
concrete.
810.4.5. Posts for metal beam guardrails on bridges shall be bolted to the structure as detailed on the
plans. The anchor bolts shall be set to proper location and elevation with templates and carefully
checked.

810.5. Erection

810.5.1. All guardrail anchors shall be set and attachments made and placed as indicated on the plans
or as directed by the Engineer.
810.5.2. All bolts or clips used for fastening the guardrail or fittings to the posts shall be drawn up
tightly. Each bolt shall have sufficient length to extend at least 6 mm through and beyond, the full nut,
except where such extensions might interfere with or endanger traffic in which case the bolts shall be
cut off flush with the nut.
810.5.3. All railings shall be erected, drawn and adjusted so that the longitudinal tension will be
uniform throughout the entire length of the rail.

810.6. Tolerance

The posts shall be vertical with a tolerance not exceeding 6 mm in a length of 3 metre. The railing
barrier shall be erected true to line and grade.

810.7. Measurements for Payment

810.7.1. Metal beam railing barriers will be measured by linear metre of completed length as per
plans and accepted in place. Terminals/ anchors of various types shall be paid for by numbers.
810.7.2. No measurement for payment shall be made for projections or anchors beyond the end posts
except as noted above. Furnishing and placing anchor bolts and/or devices for guard rail posts on
bridges shall be considered incidental to the construction and the costs thereof shall be included in the
price for other items of construction.
810.7.3. No measurement for payment will be made for excavation or backfilling performed in
connection with this construction.
810.7.4. No measurement for Reflective colour to Metal beam Railing.

810.8. Rate

The Contract unit rate shall include full compensation for furnishing of labour, materials, tools,
equipments and incidental costs necessary for doing all the work involved in constructing the metal
beam railing barrier complete in place in all respects as per these Specifications. The unit rate shall be
for one running meter.
.
Item No 49
Flexible Median Marker: Providing & fixing of flexible median marker that are made of
through, high impact resistence, injection-moulded , thermoplastic body with property of
flexibility to provide high durability dimension of flexible median marker should not exceed 18.4
cm in hight (including shank height), 12.5 cm in width, 0.65 cm in thickness and shank depth
shall be 3.4 cm. The body structure shall be rounded at its corner and edges. The plastic used for
moulding the flexible median marker should survive impact load of 5 kg continuously for 750
times at either side of the body in the injection moulding process. The maiden marker shall have
flame likes shaped body with florescent yellow colour retro-refelective shitting of size not less
than 90cm2 with fully reflective mirror prismatic cube corner as its retro reflective elements as
per IRC 67- 2012 and ASTM D4956-09 type XI specification reflectivity values.
The retroreflective sheathing shall be one of both side of the flexible median will prevent edge
lifting, vendalizam sheeeting damage etc. The flexible median marker shall be fixed by a
combination of epoxy adhesive and grouting as recommended by manufacturer and EIC
1 Relevant specifications of Item No. 37 shall apply to this item. Work shall be carried out
according to the description of the item.
2 The measurement of payment shall be per number board
3 The rate includes all materials, labour, plant, formwork, curing etc. & everything required to
complete this item.

Mode of Payment: Payment shall be made on No. Basis of work done.

Item No 50
Providing & fabricating & erecting & fixing10 m span portal mount gantry using
structural steel , MS pipe, Plates etc as per detail drawing and as directed including retro
reflective letter and epoxy painting as per MORTH clause 801 including providing
excavation and necessary foundation in CC M-200 with necessary reinforcement as per
design etc completed detail as per drawing.
1.0 Excavation for Portal frame shall be carried out as per standard specifications
2.0 Excavated earth shall be disposed off in barren area with all lead & lift by
Engineer-in-charge.
3.0 Base Concrete of portal frame base shall be carried out standard specifications of
concreting& shall be in proportion 1:4:8 and it shall be carried out for base of portal as
directed.
4.0 M-250 concreting shall be carried out as per standard specifications of concrete work in
grade of concrete M-250 and it shall be carried out for portal frame support with size and
as per drawing or as directed.
5.0 T.M.T. Bar to be used shall be for reinforcement.
6.0 Formwork for foundation base sides shall confirm to following specifications: Providing
form work of ordinary timber planking so as to give a rough finish including
centering shuttering, strutting and propping etc. height of propping and centering below
supporting floor to ceiling not exceeding 4 m. and removal of the same for in site
reinforced concrete and plain concrete work in foundations, footing, bases of
columns, and mass concrete.
1.0 Materials:
1.1 The shuttering to be provided shall be of plywood sheets or steel plates and relevant
specifications of M-26 shall be followed.

1.2 The dimensions of scantlings and battens shall conform to the design. The strength
of the wood shall not be less than that assumed in the design.
2.0 Workmanship
2.1 The form work shall conform to the shape lines and dimension as shown on the plans and
be so constructed as to remain sufficiently rigid during the placing and compacting of
the concrete. Adequate arrangements shall be made by the contractor to safe-guard
against any settlement of the form work during the course of concreting and after
 concreting. The form work of shuttering, centering, scaffolding bracing etc. shall be as per
design.
2.2 Cleaning & Treatment of forms: 2.2.1 All rubbish, particularly chippings shaving and saw
dust shall be removed from the interior of the form before the concrete is placed and the
form work in contact with concrete shall be cleaned and thoroughly wetted or treated.
The surface shall be then coated with soap solution applied before concreting is done.
Soap solution for the purpose shall be prepared by dissolving yellow soap in water to
get consistency of paint. Alternatively a coat of raw linseed oil or form oil of approved
manufacture may be applied in case steel shuttering is used. Soap solution or raw linseed
oil shall be applied after thoroughly cleaning the surface. Care shall be taken that the
coating does not get on construction joint surface and reinforcement bars
2.3 Stripping time:
2.3.1 In normal circumstances and where ordinary cement is used forms may be struck after
expiry offollowing periods. :
(a) Sides of walls columns and vertical faces of beam - …………………….. 24 to 48 hours.
(b) Beam soffits. (Props left under) - ………………. 7 Days
(c) Removal of props slabs
(i) Slabs spanning up to 4.5 m. - ………………………………
(ii) Spanning over 4.5 mm. - ……………………………… 7 Days 14 Days
(d) Removal of props to beams and Arches
(i) Spanning up to 6 m. - ………………………………
(ii) Spanning over 6 m. - ……………………………… 14 Days 21 Days
2.4 Procedure when removing the form work: 2.4.1 All form work shall be removed without
such shock or vibrations as would damage the reinforced concrete surface. Before the
soffits form work and struts are removed, the soffits and the concrete surface shall be
exposed where necessary in order to ascertain that
the concrete has sufficiently hardened.
2.5 Centering:
2.5.1 The centering to be provided shall be got approved. It shall be sufficiently strong to
ensure absolute safely of the form work and concrete work before, during and after
pouring concrete. Watch should be kept to see that behavior of centering and form
work is satisfactory during concreting. Erection should also be such that it would allow
removal of forms in proper sequence without damaging either the concrete or the forms to
be removed.
2.5.2 The props of centering shall be provided on firm foundation or base of sufficient strength
to carry the loads without any settlement.
2.5.3 The centering and form work shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer- in-charge
before concreting. But this will not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for
strength, adequacy and safety of form work and centering. If there is a failure of form
work or centering, contractor shall be responsible for the damages to the work, injury to
life and damage to property.
2.6 Scaffolding:
2.6.1 All scaffolding, hoisting arrangements and ladders etc. required for the facilitating of
concreting shall be provided and removed on completion work by contractor at his own
 expense. The scaffolding, hoisting arrangements and ladders etc. shall be strong enough
to withstand all live, dead and impact loads expected to act and shall be subject to the
approval of the Engineer-in-charge. However, contractor shall be solely responsible for
the safety of the scaffolding, hoisting arrangement, ladders, work and workman etc.
2.6.2 The scaffolding; hoisting arrangements and ladders shall allow easy approach to the work
spot and afford easy inspection.
2.6.3 The rate is applicable to all conditions of working and height up to 4 mt. The rate shall
include the cost of materials and labour for various operations involved such as:
(a) Splayed edges, notching, allowance for overlaps and passing at angles, battens centering,
shuttering, strutting, propping bolting, nailing, wedging, casing, striking and removal.
(b) Filleting to form stop chamfered edges or splayed external angles not exceeding
20 mm width to beams, columns and the like.
(c) Temporary openings in the forms for pouring concrete, if required, removing rubbish etc.
(d) Dressing with oil to prevent adhesion of concrete with shuttering. (e)
Raking or circular cutting.
2.7 Re-Use:
2.7.1 Before-re-use, all forms shall be inspected by Engineer-in-charge and their
suitability ascertained. The forms shall be scarred, cleaned, and joints gone over, repaired
where required. Inside surface shall be retreated to prevent adhesion of concrete.
7.0 Structural steel & pipes for Portal Gentry shall be as per M-22. Size and shape etc. shall
be as per detail drawing or as directed. Red lead paint primer shall conform to I.S.: 102 -
1962.
2.0 Workmanship:
2.1 The steel sections as specified or required shall be cut, square and to correct lengths, as
per drawings and design. The cut ends exposed to view shall be finished smooth. No two
pieces shall be welded otherwise jointed to make up the required length of member,
except as indicated in the drawing or as directed. All straightening and shaping to form
shall be done by application of pressure and no, by hammering. Any bending or cutting
shall be carried out in such a manner it’s not to impair the strength of the metal. All
operations shall be done in cold state unless otherwise directed / permitted.
2.2 Steel riveted or bolted in built up sections, frame work.
2.2.1 The steel structure as shown in the drawings or as per direction of the Engineer- in-charge
shall be laid out on a level platform to full scale and to full size or in parts. A steel
tape shall be used for measurements to ensure maximum accuracy.
2.2.2 Wooden templates 12 mm to 19 mm thick or metal sheet template shall be made to
correspond to each connecting gussets plate and rivet holes shall be accurately
marked on them and drilled. The templates shall be laid on the steel members, and holes
of the steel members shall also be marked for cutting. The base of steel columns and the
position of Anchor bolts shall be carefully set out.
2.2.3 All stiffeners shall be formed by pressure and where practicable, the metal shall not be cut
and welded in making these. In major works or where so specified, shop drawings giving
complete details and information for the fabrication of the component parts of the
structure, including location type size, length and details oh rivets, bolts, or weld shall be
prepared in advance of the actual fabrication and as approved. The drawings shall indicate
 the shop and field rivets and bolts. The steel members shall be distinctly marked or
stenciled with paint with the identification mark as given in the shop drawings. The bars
shall be thickened at the ends, so as to provide for screwed threads and gradually tapered
off to meet their normal section. Great accuracy shall be observed in fabrication of
various member, so that these can be assembled without being unduly packed, strained or
forced into position and when built up, shall be true and free from twists, bniks, buckles,
or open joints. Before making holes individual members for fabrication, the steel work
intended to be riveted or bolted together shall be assembled or clamped properly and
tightly so as to ensure close abutting or lapping of the different members. All stiffeners
shall bear tightly both at top and bottom without being drawn or caulked. The abutting
joints shall be cut or dressed true and straight and fitted close-together. Web splice
plates and fillers under stiffeners shall be cut to fit within 3 mm or flange Angles, web
plates of Girders shall have not cover plates, shall have their ends flush with the top of
angles forming the flanges unless otherwise required. The web plates when spiced shall
have clearance of more than 6 mm. The erection, clearance for cleared ends of
members connecting steel to steel shall preferably be not greater than 1.5 mm. The
erection clearance at the ends of beams without web cleats shall not be more than 3
mm. at each end but where for a practical reason greater clearance is necessary, suitably
designed seating shall be provided. Pins and rollers shall be accurately turned to gauge.
These shall be straight and smooth and free from flows. The roller bearing shall be
provided with adequate arrangement for holding the girders or truss resting on it. in
columns caps and bases, the ends of shafts together with the attached gussets Angles,
channels etc., after riveting to gather shall be accurately mechanized so that the parts
connected butt against each other over the entire surfaces of contract connecting angles
or channels shall be fabricated and placed in position with greater accuracy so that
they are not unduly reduced in thickness by machining. The ends of bearing stiffeners
shall be mechanized or ground to fit tightly both at the top and bottom. All holes shall
generally be drilled to the required size and at required position. Sub punching shall be
permitted, provided it is done 3 mm or less in diameter and reamered thereafter to the
required size. The holes for rivets and bolts shall be larger by
0.4 to 6 mm than the nominal diameter of rivets or black bolts depending upon the
diameter of rivets. Holes shall have their axis perpendicular to the surface bored
through. The drilling or reamering shall be free from butts, and the holes should be clean
and accurate. Holes for counter shank bolts shall la, made in such a manner that their
heads fit flush with the surface after fixing. The fabrication work shall be completed in
workshop as far as it is practicable to do so. Site joints shall be done with rivets and
fitted bolts or black bots, as shown in the drawings or as directed. Generally the
following principles shall govern the use of rivets turned and fitted bolts, and black bells.
(i) Rivets and turned and fitted bolts shall be used where the connection is such that slip
under load has to be avoided.
(ii) Black bolts may be used very sparingly where a force is carried through a
connection without impact, vibration or reversal of stresses.
2.2.4 Riveting: The parts assembled for riveting shall be in close contact with each other arid
the bearing stiffeners shall bear tightly both at top and bottom without being drawn or
 caulked. Members are to be riveted shall be properly pinned or bolted and rigidly held
together while riveting. Drifting of holes shall not be permitted except to draw the
parts together and the drifting tools so used shall have maximum diameter net exceeding
the nominal diameter of rivets or bolts. Drifting done during assembling shall not distort
the metal or enlarge the holes. The shanks of rivets shall project beyond the plate-surface
sufficiently so as to fill the hole thoroughly and from the required head after riveting.
The riveting shall be done by hydraulic or pneumatic process. However, where such
facilities are not available, hand riveting may be permitted. The rivet shall be heated red
hot, care being taken to control the temperature of heating so as not to burn the steel.
Rivets of diameter less than 10 mm may be fitted cold. Rivets shall be of heat finish with
heads full and of equal size. All loose, burnt or badly formed rivets with concentric or
deficient heads shall be cut out and replaced. The heads of rivets shall be central to
shanks and shall grip the assembled members firmly. In cutting out rivets, care
shall be taken so as not to injure the assembled, members, caulking or recuppying
shall not be permitted. For testing rivets,
hammer weighing approximately 0.25 kg shall be used. Both heads of the rivets shall be
tapped; slack rivets will give a hollow sound and a jar. All rivet heads shall be
palinited with red lead paint within a week of their fixing.
2.2.5 Bolting all bolt heads and nuts shall be hexagonal and of equal size unless specified
otherwise. The screwed heads shall conform to I.S.: 1363 - 1960 and the threaded
surface shall not be tapered. The bolts shall be of such length so as to project two clear
threads beyond the nuts when fixed in position and these shall fit in the holes without
any shakes. The nut shall be fit in the threaded ends of bolts properly. Where turned and
fitted bolts are required to be used in place of rivets they shall be provided with washers
not less than 6 mm. thick so that the nut when tightened shall not bear on the
unthreaded body of the bolt. Tapered washers shall be provided for all heads and nuts
bearing on leveled surfaces. The threaded portion of the bolts shall not be within the
thickness of the parts bolted together. The faces of the bolt heads and nuts abutting
against steel members shall be machine finished. Where there is a risk of the nut
being removed or becoming loose due to vibrations or reversal of stresses, these shall be
secured from slackening by the use of locknuts, spring washers, cross-cutting or
hammering down of threads as directed. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be thoroughly
cleaned and dipped in double boiled linseed oil before use. The whole steel work shall be
painted with a coat of priming coat of red lead as per relevant specifications of painting.
1.2 Welding shall generally be done by electric process. Gas Welding shall be resorted
to using oxyacetylene flame with specific approval. Gas Welding shall not be permitted
for structural steel work.
1.3 The work shall be done as shown in the shop drawings which should clearly indicate
various details of the joints to be welded, shop and site welders as well as type of
electrodes to be used. Symbol for welding on plans and shop drawing shall he according
to I.S. 813 - 1961. As far as possible every effort shall he made to limit the welding
that must be done after improper welding that is likely to be done due to heights and
difficult position on scaffoldings etc. The welding work shall conform to I.S. 816 - 1969.
1.4 Preparation of' surfaces: Surfaces which are to be welded together shall be free from loose
 mill scale, rust, paint, grease or other foreign matter. A coating of boiled linseed oil shall
be permitted.
1.5 Assembly for welding: Before welding is commenced the plates shall first be brought
together and firmly clamped or spot welded at specified distance. The temporary
connection has to be strong enough to hold the plates accurately in place without
displacement.
1.6 Precautions:
All operations connected with welding and cutting equipment shall conform to safety
requirement given in I.S. 818 - 1968.The following points shall be borne in mind during
the process of welding
(a) Welds shall be made in flat position wherever practicable.
(b) Arc length, voltage and amperage shall be suited to die thickness of material, type of
groove and other circumstances of the work.
(c) The segments of welding shall he such that where possible, the members which offer the
greatest resistance to compression are welded first.
l.7 The defective welds which shall be considered harmful to the strength shall cut out and
rewelded.
1.8 Finished welds and adjacent parts shall be protected with clean boiled linseed oil and after
all stag has been removed welds and adjacent parts shall be painted after the same are
approved.
1.9 All the members shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scales, dust etc and given a priming
coat of red lead paint before fixing them in position. Testing of welding shall be carried
out as per standard norms.
Primer Coat:
1.0 Materials:
1.1 The ready mixed paint, brushing, wood primer pink shall conform to I.S. 3536 -
1966.
2.0 Workmanship:
2.1 Preparation of Surfaces:
2.2.1 All wood work shall be dry and free from any foreign matter incidental to building
operations. Nails shall be punched well below the surface to provide a firm key for
stopping. Moldings shall be carefully smoothened with abrasive paper and projecting
fibers shall be removed. Flat portion shall be smoothened off with abrasive paper used
across the grain prior to painting and with the grain prior to staining or if the wood is to
be left in its natural colour, wood work which is to be stained may be smoothened to,
scraping instead of by glass papering if so required.
2.2.2 Any knots, resinous or stricaks or blueish sap wood that are not large enough to justify
cutting out shall be treated with two coats of pure shellac knotting applied thinly and
extended about 25 mm. beyond the actual area requiring treatment.
2.2 Application of primer:
2.2.1 After the preparation of the surface, the priming coat shall be applied
immediately. The brushing preparations are to be adjusted to the spreading capacity
advised by the manufacturer of the particular primer. The paint shall be applied evenly
 and smoothly by means of crossing and laying off. The crossing arid laying off consists
of covering the area over with paint, brushing alternately in opposite directions, two or
three times and then finally brushing lightly in a direction at right angles to the same.
In this process, no brush marks shall be left after the laying off is finished. The full
process of crossing and laying off will constitute one coat.
Oil Painting:
1.0 Materials: The enamel paint shall conform to M-44 B.
2.0 Workmanship:
2.1 General:
2.1.1 The materials required for work of painting work shall be obtained directly from
approved manufacturers or approved dealer and brought to the site in maker's drums etc.
with seal unbroken.
2 1.2 All materials not in actual use shall be kept properly protected, lids of containers shall be
kept closed and surface of paint in open or partially open containers covered with a thin
layer of turpentine to prevent formation of skin. The materials which have become stale
or flat due to improper and long storage shall not be used. The paint shall be stirred
thoroughly in its container before pouring into small containers, while applying also the
paint shall be continuously stirred in smaller container. No left over paint shall be put
back into stock tins. When not in use, the containers shall be kept properly closed.
2.1.3 If for any seasons, thinning is necessary, the brand of thinner recommended by the
manufacturer shall be used.
2.1.4 The surface to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned and dusted. All rust, dirt and grease
shall be thoroughly removed before painting is started. No painting on exterior or other
exposed parts of the work shall be carried out in wet, damp or otherwise unfavorable
weather and all the surfaces shall be thoroughly dry before painting work is start.
2.2 Application:
2.2.1 Brushing operations are to be adjusted to the spreading capacity advised by the
manufacture of particular paint. The paint shall be applied evenly and smoothly by
means of crossing and laying off. The crossing and laying off consist of covering the
area over with paint, brushing the surface hard for the first time over and then brushing
alternately in opposite directions two or three times and then finally brushing lightly in
direction at right angles to the same. In this process, no brush marks shall be left after the
laying off is finished. The full process of crossing and laying off will constitute one coat.
2.2.2 Each coat shall be allowed to dry completely and lightly rubbed with very fine grade of
sand paper and loose particles brushed off before next coat is applied. Each coat shall
vary slightly in shade and shall be got approved from Engineer- in-charge before next
coat is started.
2.2.3 Each coat except the last cost shall be lightly rubbed down with sand-paper of fine
pumice stone and cleaned of dust before the next coat is applied. No hair marks from the
brush or clogging of paint puddles in the corners of panels angles of moldings etc. shall be
left on the work.
2.2.4 Special care shall be taken while painting over bolts, nuts, rivets, overlaps etc.
Approved best quality brushes shall be used.
8.0 Retro reflective signs, letterings etc. shall be carried out as per item description or as
directed with specification for such work MORT & H Clause - 802 attached
 The contract rate shall be for a unit of One No. of completed work as directed as per detail
drawing.
Clause No. 802.
802.1. General
802.1.1. Overhead signs may be used in lieu of, or as an adjunct to, ground signs where the
situation so warrants for proper information and guidance of the road user. The following
conditions may be considered while deciding about the provision of overhead
signs:
(1) Traffic volume at or near capacity
(2) Complex interchange design
(3) Three or more lanes in each direction
(4) Restricted light distance
(5) Closely spaced interchanges
(6) Multi-lane exits
(7) Large percentage of commercial vehicles
(8) High speed traffic
(9) Consistency of sign message location through a series of interchanges
(10) Insufficient space for ground mounted signs
(11) Background of street lighting
(12) Distances of important places enroute highways at suitable intervals.

802.1.2. From safety and aesthetic standpoints, overhead signs shall be mounted on overhead
bridge structures wherever possible. Where these are required to be provided at some other
locations, the support system should be properly designed based on sound engineering principles, to
safely sustain the dead load, live load and wind load on the completed sign system. For this
purpose, the overhead signs shall be designed to
withstand a wind loading of 150 kg/m2 normal to the face of the sign, and 30 kg/m2
transverse to the face of the sign. In addition to the dead load of the structure, walkway loading of
250 kg concentrated live load shall also be considered for the design of the overhead sign structure.
802.2. Height
Overhead signs shall provide a vertical clearance of not less than 5.5 m over the entire width
of the pavement and shoulders except where a lesser vertical clearance is used for the design of
other structures. The vertical clearance to overhead sign structures or supports need not be greater
than 300 mm in excess of the minimum design clearance of other structures
802.3. Lateral Clearance
802.3.1. The minimum clearance outside the usable roadway shoulder for expressway signs
mounted at the road side or for overhead sign supports either to the right or left side of the roadway
shall be 1.80 m. This minimum clearance of 1.80 m shall also apply outside of an uncountable
kerb. Where practicable, a sign should not be less than
3 m from the edge of the nearest traffic lane. Large guide signs should be farther removed preferably
9 m or more from the nearest traffic lane, unless otherwise specified. Lesser
 clearances, but not generally less than 1.80 m, may be used on connecting roadways or
ramps at inter-changes.

802.3.2. Where a median is 3.6 m or less in width, consideration should be given

to spanning over both roadways without a central support. Where overhead sign
supports cannot be placed at a safe distance away from the line of traffic or in an otherwise
protected site, y should either be so designed as to minimise the impact forces or protect
motorists adequately by a physical barrier or guard rail of suitable design.
802.4. Number of Signs at an Overhead Installation
In no case .should there be more than three signs displayed at any one location,
including regulatory or warning signs, either on the overhead structure or on its support.

802.5. Materials for Overhead Sign and Support Structures

802.5.1. Aluminium alloy or galvanized steel to be used as truss design supports shall
conform to relevant IS. These shall be of sections and type as per structural design
requirements as shown on the plans.
8015.2. After steel trusses have been fabricated and all required holes punched or
drilled on both the horizontal truss units and the vertical and support units, they shall be
galvanized in accordance with IS Specifications.
802.5.3. Where aluminium sheets are used for road signs, they shall be of smooth,
hard and corrosion resistant aluminium alloy conforming to IS 736- Material Designation
24345 or 1900. The thickness of sheet shall be related to the size of the sign with minimum
thickness of sheet as 1.5 mm.
802.5.4. High strength bolts shall conform to IS: 1367 whereas precision bolts, nuts
etc. shall conform to IS: 1364.
802.5.5. Plates and support sections for sign posts shall conform to !S: 226 and IS:

802.5.6. The overhead signs shall be reflectorised with high intensity retro-reflective
sheeting preferably of encapsulated lens type.
802.6. Size, Locations, etc. of Signs
802.6.1. The size of the signs, letters and their placement shall be as specified in the
Contract drawings and Specifications.
802.6.2. In the absence of details or for any missing details in the Contract
documents, the signs shall be provided .as directed by the Engineer.
802.7. Installation
802.7.1. The supporting structure and signs shall be fabricated and erected as per
details given in the plans.
 802.7.2. Sign posts, their foundations and sign mountings shall be so constructed as to
hold signs in a proper and permanent position to adequately resist swaying in the wind or
displacement by vandalism.
802.7.3. The work of construction of foundation for sign supports including
excavation and backfill, forms, steel reinforcement, concrete and its placement, shall
conform to the relevant Specifications given in these Specifications.

802.7.4. The structures shall be erected with the specified camber and in such a
manner as to prevent excessive stresses, injury and defacement.
802.7.5. Brackets shall be provided for mounting signs of the type to be supported
by the structure. For better visibility, they shall be adjustable to permit mounting the sign
faces at any angle between a truly vertical position and three degree from vertical. This angle
shall be obtained by rotating the front lower edge of the sign forward. All brackets shall be
of a length equal to the heights of the signs being supported.
802.7.6. Before erecting support structures, the bottom of each base plate shall be
protected with an approved material which will adequately prevent any harmful reaction
between the plate and the concrete.
802.7.7. The end supports shall be plumbed by the use of levelling nuts and the
space between the foundation and base plate shall be completely filled with an anti-shrink
grout.
802.7.8. Anchor bolts for sign supports shall be set to proper locations and
elevation with templates and carefully checked after construction of the sign foundation
and before the concrete has set.
802.7.9. All nuts on aluminium trusses, except those used on the flanges, shall be
tightened only until they are snug. This includes the nuts on the anchor bolts. A thread
lubricant shall be used with each aluminium nut.
802.7.10. All nuts on galvanized steel trusses, with the exception of high strength
bolt connections, shall be tightened only to a snug condition.
802.7.11. Field welding shall not be permitted.
802.7.12. After installation of signs is complete, the sign shall be inspected by the
Engineer. If specular reflection is apparent on any sign, its positioning shall be adjusted by
the Contractor to eliminate or minimize this condition.
802.8. Measurements for Payment
802.8.1. Aluminium or steel overhead sign structure will be measured for payment
by the specific unit (Nos.) complete in place or for each component of the overhead sign
structure as indicated in the Bill of Quantities and the detailed drawing(s).
802.8.2. Flat sheet aluminum signs with retro-reflective sheeting thereon shall be
measured for payment by the square metre for each thickness, complete in place.
802.9. Rate
802.9.2. The Contract unit rate for aluminium sheet signs shall include the cost of
making the sign including all materials and fixing the same in position and all other
incidental costs necessary to complete the work to the Specifications

Signature of contractor Executive Engineer

R. & B. Division
MEHSANA
 Name of work :-Construction of RCC Box to cover existing drain joining up to
Radhanpur Mehsana Road to Dediyasan road crossing of Mehsana

SCHEDULE FOR TESTING OF MATERIALS

Item Brief Description Prescription of Test Frequency @ which test Qty of Total No
No of material to be which shall be shall be carried out material of Test to
tested carried out s be taken

1 2 3 4 5 6
1 M.C. metal 45 to (1) Water Absorption One test per 3000 Cum -
90 mm size
(2) Impact Value 1 to 100 Cu.M 1 -
100 to 500 Cu.M. 3
500 to 1500 Cu.M. 5
1500 to 5000 Cu.M 7
(3) Flakiness Index As above -
and elongation index
(4) Gradation As above -
3 M.C. metal 45 to (1) Water Absorption As above 1 (As an
63 mm size when
Required
as per
Norms)
(2) Impact Value As above 7(As an
when
Required
as per
Norms)
(3) Flakiness Index As above 7(As an
and elongation index when
Required
as per
Norms)
(4) Gradation As above 7(As an
when
Required
as per
Norms)
3 Murrum/Sand/GSB (10 Aterberg Limit One test per 250 Cu.M 7(As an
when
Required
as per
Item Brief Description Prescription of Test Frequency @ which test Qty of Total No
No of material to be which shall be shall be carried out material of Test to
tested carried out s be taken

1 2 3 4 5 6
Norms)
4 Quarry spall CBR Value
5 Cement (1) Consistency Upto 50 M.Ton 1 Test 31586.64 48(As an
when
Required
as per
Norms)
(2) Setting time 100 M.Ton - 2 Test
(3) Fineness 200 M.Ton - 3 Test
(4) Chemical 300 M.Ton 4 Test
Analysis
(5) Soundness 500 M.Ton 5 Test
6 Earth work Sand Content Two test per 8000 Cu.M. As per
Norms
Required
Plasticity Test Two test per 8000 Cu.M.
Density test Two test per 8000 Cu.M.
Moisture Content One test for every 250
Test/FDD/MDD Cu.M.
7 Sand (10 Silt content One test per per work 6(As an
when
Required
as per
Norms)
(2) Gradation
8 C.C.Cube (1) Compressive Qty 62460.60 1255(As
strength an when
M-300
Required
as per
Norms)
One Test per 5 Cu.M 15254.51 310(As
an when
Required
as per
M-150 Norms)
Item Brief Description Prescription of Test Frequency @ which test Qty of Total No
No of material to be which shall be shall be carried out material of Test to
tested carried out s be taken

1 2 3 4 5 6
M-250 6 to 15 1
16 to 30 2 24(As an
when
Required
as per
M-200 967.62 Norms)
31 to 50 3 8(As an
when
Required
as per
M-250 160.02 Norms)
51 and above 5 + 1
9 Pipe NP 3- 1100 Factory Test I.S.458 1(As an
mm dia when
Required
as per
Norms)
10 Steel-TMT Thickness/Ultimate 1 test per 40 M.T. per 6713.80 168(As
tensile strength/ category an when
Elongation test / Required
Yield stress as per
Norms)
11 Kapachi (1) Water Absorption One test per 3000 Cum MT
BUSG (2) Impact Value 1 to 100 Cu.M 1
100 to 500 Cu.M. 3
500 to 1500 Cu.M. 5
1500 to 5000 Cu.M 7
(3) Flakiness Index As above
and elongation index
(4) Gradation As above
12 Kapachi (1) Water Absorption One test per 3000 Cum
ForB.M./carpet (2) Impact Value 1 to 100 Cu.M 1
100 to 500 Cu.M. 3
500 to 1500 Cu.M. 5
1500 to 5000 Cu.M 7
(3) Flakiness Index As above
Item Brief Description Prescription of Test Frequency @ which test Qty of Total No
No of material to be which shall be shall be carried out material of Test to
tested carried out s be taken

1 2 3 4 5 6
and elongation index
(4) Gradation As above
13 Grit seal coat (1) Water Absorption As above
(2) Impact Value As above
(3) Flakiness Index As above
and elongation index
(4) Gradation As above
14 Asphalt Tanker Test
1 test per two tanker and
addition
(1) Penetration 5 to 10 -1
(2) Ductility 11 to 20 -2
(3) Sp.Gravity 21 to 50 -3
(4) Softening Point 51 to 100 -4
(5) Viscosity Additional -1
15 Tack Coat (1) Binder Test Two Test per day As per
Norms
(2) Rate of spread of As per
Binder Norms
16 Carpet / B.M. / Seal (1) Gradation One test per 100 M.ton but As per
Coat Minimum 2 test per day Norms
(2) Temp. of Binder One test per 100 M.ton but As per
Minimum 2 test per day Norms
(3) Rate of spread of Regular control through check As per
materials on thickness of layer Norms

Signature of contractor Executive Engineer

R. & B. Division
MEHSANA