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2. DEFINITIONS
For the definition of terms appearing within this specification that are not specifically
given herein, reference should be made to General Requirement for Subcontracted Work
In addition to the definitions given in the “General Requirement for Subcontracted Work”,
the following definitions shall apply:
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following publications form a part of this document. Unless otherwise specified
herein, the latest edition is to be used.
3.3
5 KP 15+010 RC TB 20 Grass
6 KP 15+810 RC TB 16 Residential
Legends:
RWC : Rail Way Crossing
RIC : River Crossing
RC : Road Crossing
HRC : Highway Road Crossing
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENT
1. The Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall be responsible for undertaking all the
requirements given in the General Requirement for Subcontracted Work
2. The Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall furnish all labour, materials and equipment
necessary for undertaking a complete crossing installation at the location shown in
the Preliminary Design Drawings in the Table 1.
3. The Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall be responsible for reviewing all Contractor-
furnished Project Specifications, Drawings and Procedures as listed in Sub-Sections
3.2 and 3.3 of this specification.
4. Thrust Boring shall be performed by an experienced Thrust Boring Subcontractor
employing experienced personnel. The CVs’ of Subcontractor personnel shall be
submitted to the Contractor for review, not later than thirty (30) days before
commencing the Thrust Boring work.
5. The Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall be responsible for co-operating with the
Contractor, the Employers’ Personnel and other parties for implementing and
completing the Thrust Boring Work in accordance with the requirements of the Thrust
Boring Subcontract.
d) Prepare a drilling fluid plan which includes details of the drilling fluids to be
used, estimated flow rates, methods to be implemented for minimizing drilling
fluid escape or loss, if using “Iseki type” slurry shield machine.
1. The Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall submit a detailed Working Programme for the
Contractors’ review, not later than 15 days after commencement of the Thrust Boring
Subcontract. The Programme shall be in accordance with the Contractors’ work
schedule. The Subcontractors’ Working Programme shall show the following as
minimum requirement:
a) Detail Design of the Crossing including Starting and Arrival pits.
e) Thrust Boring
f) Pipe Pulling
8.4.1 General
1. Prior to any alterations to work-site, Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall photograph or
video tape entire work area, including starting pit and arrival pit. One copy of which
shall be given to the Contractor and one copy to remain with Thrust Boring
Subcontractor.
1. The Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall physically identify the exact location of the
utilities by hand excavation, when possible, in order to determine the actual location
and path of any underground utilities which might be within 20 feet of the bore path.
2. Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall not commence boring operations until the location
of all underground utilities within the work area have been verified.
8.4.2 Starting Pit Area
1. The starting pit area shall be leveled, with a suitable hard stand area provided for the
Thrust boring support equipment.
1. The starting pit area shall be fenced with suitable fencing to prevent entry of
unauthorized persons to the work site.
2. Perimeter Lighting shall be installed and operated during the night hours.
3. The starting pit will be constructed at the location where the boring shield will first
enter the ground. The pit shall be excavated to a sufficient size to allow for the
placement of the thrust jacks, the boring shield and the casing pipe. The starting pit
shall be shored using steel frames and wooden sheeting for the crossings of the Toll
road and wooden beams and wooden sheeting on other road crossings.
4. The Thrust Boring Subcontractor shall provide for anchoring of the Thrust Jacks. This
may be achieved by using a concrete anchor block. In any case the anchoring
method shall be able to withstand the forces expected during jacking of the casing
while installing the crossing.
8.4.3 Arrival Pit Area
1. The arrival pit area shall be leveled, with a suitable hard stand area provided for the
pipe fabrication.
2. The arrival pit area shall be fenced with suitable fencing to prevent entry of
unauthorized persons to the work site.
1. Perimeter Lighting shall be installed and operated during the night hours.
2. An arrival pit shall be constructed at the point where the boring shield first exits the
ground. The arrival pit shall be excavated to a sufficient size to allow for the removal
of the boring shield. The arrival pit shall be shored and sheeted as described in 9.4.2
above.
12. COMPLETION