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CLEARING, GRUBBING AND DISMANTLING STRUCTURES
(Acceptance Criteria: Refer Section 200 of MORT&H)

Scope:

This work shall consists of cutting, removing and disposing of all materials such as trees, trunks,
branches and removal of stumps. Dismantling of structures acquired within ROW in brick work,
stone masonry, plain/ reinforced concrete, and sorting out dismantled materials, disposal of
unserviceable materials and utilizing the serviceable materials.

Equipment / Machinery Requirement:

1. Chain Saw Machines.

2. Rope Pulleys.
3. Excavators
4. JCBs.
5. Backhoe Loader (If Necessary)
6. Tippers
7. Rock Braker

Procedure for clearing and grubbing:

1. Before starting the Clearing and grubbing activity, information to the Client/SC is given
through RFI.

2. After obtaining the approval from the Client/SC firstly all the light jungle containing the
shrubs, brushes, roots and grass will be cleared with the help of man power/ machinery.

3. The trees will be cut down from 650mm above the ground level with the help of chain saw
machines(Power Blade) run by petrol.

4. The braches and the trunks will be cleared mechanically/manually and will be stacked with
the help of chain pulleys.

5. The Backfilling of the pits will be carried out if required as per the procedures.

Procedure for dismantling structures:

1. The structure shall be carefully dismantled and the resulting materials so removed shall not
cause any damage to the serviceable materials and the structures near by.

2. The connecting edges shall be cut, chipped and trimmed to the required lines and grades
without weakening or damaging any part of the structure. Due care shall be taken to
ensure that the reinforcement bars which are to be left in place so as to project into the
new work as dowels or ties are not injured during removal of concrete while extending the
existing culverts/ bridges.

3. In dismantling pavements, MS pipes, guard rails, kerbs, gutter, and fencing, where portions
of existing construction are to be left in the finished work, the same shall be removed to an

Existing joint or cut/chipped true to the lines with face perpendicular to the existing
structure.
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Safety:

Steps shall be followed to ensure safe working condition during execution of this
methodology and same shall refer to and be in par with the conditions in the Contract Agreement.