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Saudi Bin Laden

attn. Essam Zahran
P.O. Box 105 / PC 11411, C.R. 1010081126 Riyadh,
Project: South Border Infrastructure Project (Roads and Buildings)
Date: 03 Sep 2012 H1433/10/17
Reference: TRA-SBI-ARC-SBG-3228-2012-TS
Subject: Inspection And Test Plan (ITP) For Roads DOC GEN PC0037 REV. NO. 01 {B-Approved as
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PROJECT NO : 1370 PROJECT NAME: South Border Infrastructure Project (Roads and Buildings)
General Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for Roads
GENERAL INSPECTION
AND TEST PLAN (ITP)
FOR ROADS
Rev. No. Date Revision Details / Description Status

1 06/09/2012 1st Revision as per supervision consultant’s comments B
0 12/06/2012 Initial Submittal C
Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved For Submission By:

Name: Mohamed Elmahdy Name: Salvador D. Paguntalan Name: Nabeel Abusadah
Designation: QA/QC Engineer Designation: QA/QC Engineer Designation: QA/QC Manager
Signature: Signature: Signature:
1
Minimum sampling for Soil and Aggregate
for Project number 1370
General MOT Material Characteristics Test Approved Responsibility/ Sampling Frequency Point of Sampling ITP
Spec. Reference Name Method Form # to inspection point Activities
Section be used Classification
TL SBG Archen
Earthwork 2.03 Excavation Soil Classification AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per Source or (50 Kg) sample to be Pre
M 145 R S material type collected from site Construction
A and to be tested in
lab
California ASTM TRS P W W One per Source or Use same Sample Pre
Bearing Ratio D 1883 R S material type Construction
(CBR) A
Atterberg limits ASTM TRS P W W One per Source or Use same Sample. Pre
D R S material type Accepted materials Construction
4318 A AASHTO Class A-1-a,
A-1-b, A-2-4 or as
per specifications.
Moisture Density AASHTO TRS P W W One per Source or Use same Sample Pre
(Modified T 180 R S material type Construction
Proctor) or or A
Relative Density ASTM
D 4253
2.05.2.1 Embankment Soil Classification AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per Source or (50 Kg) sample to be Pre and
M 145 R S material type collected from site During
A (road bed) Construction
immediately prior to
placement of next
layer and to be
tested in lab.
Legend: W = Witness P = Perform R = Review A = Approve S = Surveillance SBG = Saudi Bin Laden Group; ITP = Inspection & Testing Plan.
Archen = Archen / Ellisdon; TL = Testing Laboratory MIR= Material Inspection Request form #12, Rev01 TRS= Test Report Submittal #17, Rev01
RFI= Request for Inspection #13, Rev-01.
TL SBG Archen
2.05.4.2 Moisture Density AASHTO TRS P W W One per layer per Use same sample Pre
Test T 180 R S 50,000 square and immediately Construction
(Modified A meters or prior to placement
Proctor) Whenever the of next layer and to
materials or source be tested in lab.
changes.
2.05.4.2 Field Density AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W Minimum of 8 In-place after During
T 191 or R S nuclear gage or 5 compaction, Construction
T 238 A cone density test on Selected by Archen
and each embankment Supervisor
T 239 lift or portion lift up
to a maximum of
50,000 square
meters.
2.05.4.2 Plate Load Test AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W It is encouraged to In-place after During
T 221 R S use this test, but it is compaction. Construction
A not required. Applicable for all
soils, but not rock.
Use it for Dune sand
A-3(0) if needed.
2.05.4.4 Rock Compaction AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W As per specification In-place after During
Embankment (preparation) of T180 R S compaction, Construction
natural ground Method A Selected by Archen
D Supervisor.
Soil Classification AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W 1 test per (3) lots. Sample taken from Pre
M 145 R S Then 1 sample every the road bed after Construction
TL SBG Archen
A 5th lot when changes placement and to be
materials properties tested in lab. The lot
is suspected. size is 5,000 square
meters.
2.05.7.2 Field Density AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W Minimum of 3 In-place after During
T 191 or R S nuclear gage or 5 compaction, Construction
T 238 A cone density test on Selected by Archen
and each embankment Supervisor.
T 239 lift or portion lift up
to a maximum of
50,000 square
meters.
Percent relative ASTM RFI, TRS P W W 1 test per (3) lots. In-place after During
compaction D 4253 R S Percent of compaction. Construction
A compaction is based Lot size is 5,000
on 3 consecutive square meters
tests.
Rock Rock P W W Maximum In-place after During
Embankment test R S settlement is 1% for compaction Construction
section A acceptable
compaction and as
per specification.
Moisture Density AASHTO TRS P W W One per layer per To be sampled from Pre
Test T 180 R S 50,000 square the road bed and to Construction
(Modified A meters or be tested in lab
TL SBG Archen
Proctor) Whenever the
materials or source
changes.
California ASTM TRS P W W One per source or In place and to be Pre and
Bearing Ratio D 1883 R S material type tested in lab During
(CBR) A Construction
2.06 Untreated Soil Classification AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per source or 50 Kg sample to be Pre
Subgrade and Gradation M 145 R S material type then collected from Construction
A material source and
2.06.3.2 Imported One per 50,000 sq. to be tested in lab.
Borrow m. of completed In place (from road
Material subgrade. bed) and to be
tested in lab, 50 Kg
Sample
Moisture Density AASHTO TRS P W W One per source then (50 Kg) sample to be Pre
(Modified T 180 R S collected from Construction
Proctor) A material source and
One per layer per to be tested in lab.
20,000 SQ. M. In place (from road
bed) and to be
Sample
TL SBG Archen
Field Density AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per layer per In place During
T 191, R S 20,000 SQ. M. immediately prior to Construction
OR A placement of next
T 238 layer
and
T 239.
California ASTM TRS P W W One per 5,000 Use same collected Pre and
Bearing Ratio D 1883 R S square meters of sample from During
(CBR) A completed Road bed. Construction
subgrade.
2.06.3.6 Subgrade in Soil Classification AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per source or 50 Kg sample to be Pre
Earth Cuts M 145 R S material change collected from Construction
A then material source and
One per 50,000 sq. to be tested in lab.
m. of completed In place (from road
subgrade. bed) and to be
Sample
Moisture Density AASHTO TRS P W W One per layer per In place (from road Pre
(Modified T 180 R S 20,000 SQ. M. bed) and to be Construction
Proctor) A tested in lab, 50 Kg
Sample
TL SBG Archen
T191,OR R S 20,000 SQ. M. immediately prior to Construction
T238 A placement of next
and For cohesionless layer.
T 239. soils, use relative
density ASTM D
4253
California ASTM TRS P W W One per 5,000 Use same collected Pre and
Bearing Ratio D 1883 R S square meters of sample from During
(CBR) A completed Road bed. Construction
subgrade. Final approval of the
material shall be
based on
acceptance samples
taken from each
layer of subgrade.
2.06.3.7 Subgrade in Gradation AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per source or 50 Kg sample to be Pre
Rock Cuts M43 R S material change collected from Construction
OR A then material source and
ASTM One per 50,000 sq. to be tested in lab.
D448 m. of completed In place (from road
subgrade. bed) and to be
Sample
TL SBG Archen
Rock Quality ASTM 6 RFI, TRS P W W As recommended by Sample to be Pre
032 R S Geotechnical collected from Construction
A Engineer on site. project site and to
be tested in lab.
2.06.03.8 Subgrade on Soil Classification AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per 50,000 sq. In place (from road Pre
Embankment M 145 R S m. of completed bed) and to be Construction
(including A subgrade. tested in lab
Sand Dunes
Areas)
Moisture Density AASHTO TRS P W W One per layer per Use same collected Pre
(Modified T 180 R S 20,000 SQ. M. sample for lab test. Construction
Proctor) A
California ASTM TRS P W W One per 5,000 Use same collected Pre
Bearing Ratio D 1883 R S square meters of sample from Construction
(CBR) A completed Road bed.
subgrade. Final approval of the
material shall be
based on test results
for each layer of
subgrade.
Field Density AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W Minimum of 8 In place During
T R S nuclear gage or 5 immediately prior to Construction
191 OR A cone density test on placement of next
T each embankment layer
TL SBG Archen
238 and lift or portion lift up
T 239 to a maximum of
50,000 cubic meters
lot.
% Relative ASTM RFI, TRS P W W 1 test per (3) lots. In-place after During
Compaction D 4253 R S Percent of compaction. Construction
A compaction is based Lot size is 5,000
on 3 consecutive square meters
tests.
2.06.3.9 Preparation of Material AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W As specified in One per material Pre
Existing Classification M 145 R S Paragraph 2.06.3.6 type and to be Construction
Subgrade A tested in lab
2.10 Trench Backfill AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W As per specification One per source and Pre and
Excavation T 180 R S Section 2.05. to be tested in lab During
A One per source or Construction
material type.
2.10.3 Bedding Sand Bedding, AASHTO TRS P W W As per specification Collected from Pre
Materials T 27 R S Section 2.10.3 for source and to be Construction
Sieve Analysis A sieve size and % tested in lab.
passing.
2.10.4 Trench Material AASHTO TRS P W W One per material Collected from Pre
Backfilling Classification M 145 R S type. source and to be Construction
Materials A tested in lab.
Base Material See TRS P W W One per material Collected from During
section R S type. source and to be Construction
3.03 for A tested in lab.
TL SBG Archen
testing
require-
ment
Untreated 3.02 Aggregate Sieve Analysis AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One test per One per source. Pre
Granular Sub-base T 27 R S source. (75 Kg) Sample from Construction
Sub-Base Coarse A 1 Test for every pit or crusher. 35 kg
and Base 10,000 cu. m. from central mix
Courses plant.
Sand Equivalent AASHTO TRS P W W One test per Use same sample Pre
T 176 R S source. Construction
A 1 Test for every
10,000 cu. m.
Plasticity Index AASHTO TRS P W W One test per In place after Pre
T 90 R S source. processing Construction
A 1 Test for every
10,000 cu. m.
Abrasion Loss AASHTO TRS P W W One test per In place after Pre
T 96 R S source. processing Construction
A 1 Test for every
10,000 cu. m.
Moisture Density AASHTO TRS P W W One test per Lab test Pre
T 180 R S source. Construction
A 1 Test for every
10,000 cu. m.
TL SBG Archen
California ASTM TRS P W W One test per In place after Pre and
Bearing Ratio D 1883 R S source. processing During
A 1 Test for every Construction
10,000 cu. m.
T191,O R S 20,000 SQ. M. immediately prior to Construction
R T238 A placement of next
and layer.
T 239.
3.02.3.1 Proportioning Job mix design Job Mix RFI, TRS P W W If grading is In place after Pre
Aggregates proposal Formula R S approved, submit processing Construction
Sub-Base Grading A detailed proposals
Mixture AASHTO for JMF to the
T 27 Engineer
Field Density AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W At least 5 min. test In place During
T 191, R S randomly selected immediately prior to Construction
OR A location in each lot. placement of next
T 238 layer.
and At least 8 min.
T 239. nuclear gage test.
Gradation AASHTO TRS P W W 1 test for every 2000 In place after Pre
T 27 R S cu. m. processing Construction
TL SBG Archen
A
Sand Equivalent AASHTO TRS P W W 1 test for every 2000 In place after Pre
A
Plasticity Index AASHTO P W W 1 test for every 2000 In place after Pre
A
Abrasion Loss AASHTO TRS P W W 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR 500 In place after Pre
T 96 R S cu. m. 1 test & 1 test processing Construction
A each 250 cu. m.
thereafter
CBR ASTM TRS P W W 1 Test for 5000 cu. In place after Pre and
D 1883 R S m. processing During
A Construction
Aggregate Grading AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W 1 Test for every In place after Pre and
3.03 Base Coarse T 27 R S 2000 cu. m. processing During
A Construction
AASHTO TRS P W W 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR 500 Pre
Abrasion Loss T 96 R S cu. m. 1 test & 1 test In place after Construction
each 250 cu .m.
A thereafter
processing
Plasticity Index AASHTO TRS P W W 1 Test for every Pre

T 90 R S 2000 cu. m. In place and tested Construction
A in lab.
TL SBG Archen
CBR AASHTO TRS P W W 1 Test for every In place and tested Pre
(Grading 1) D 1883 R S 5000 cu .m. in lab. Construction
A
(Grading 2) D 1883 R S 5000 cu. m. in lab. Construction
A
(Grading 3) D 1883 R S 5000 cu. m. in lab. Construction
A
Thickness As RFI P W W Test hole In place and During and
Comp- R S measurement compacted at area Post
acted A Construction
Minimum Sampling and Testing for Asphalt
General MOT Material Name Characteristics Test Method Approved Responsibility/ Sampling Frequency Point of ITP
Specification Reference Form # to Inspection Points Sampling Activities
TL SBG Archen
Bituminous 4.03 Aggregates For Sieve analysis AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per production day One per source Pre and
Construction Bituminous T 27 R S to be tested in During
Surface A lab Construction
Treatments And
Seal Coats
Flakiness AASHTO TRS P W W One per production day One per source Pre
T11 R S to be tested in Construction
A lab
Loss by AASHTO TRS P W W One per production week In place or in Pre
abrasion T 96 R S source, To be Construction
A tested in the
lab.
Soundness AASHTO TRS P W W One per production week In place or in Pre
T 104 R S source, To be Construction
A tested in the
lab.
Stripping AASHTO TRS P W W One per source In place or in Pre
A tested in the
lab.
Liquid limit (2) AASHTO TRS P W W One per production week In place or in Pre
A tested in the
Legend: W = Witness; P = Perform; R = Review; A = Approve; S = Surveillance; SBG = Saudi Bin Laden Group; ITP = Inspection & Testing Plan.
Archen = Archen / Ellisdon; TL = Testing Laboratory MIR= Material Inspection Request form #12, Rev01 TRS= Test Report Submittal #17, Rev-
01 RFI= Request for Inspection #13
lab.
Plasticity AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during In place OR in Pre

index (2) T 90 R S production and the stockpile to Construction
A stockpiling be tested in the
lab
Sand AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during In place OR in Pre
equivalent (2) T 176 R S production and the stockpile to Construction
lab
Loss by AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during In place OR in Pre
abrasion T 96 R S production and the stockpile to Construction
lab
Stripping AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during In place OR in Pre
T 182 R S production and the stockpile to Construction
lab
Aggregates for Sieve analysis AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during In place OR in Pre
Bituminous T 27 R S production and the stockpile to Construction
Sand Sub-base A stockpiling be tested in the
Courses and lab
Open Graded
Sub-bases Corse
(Hot bines)
Bituminous Marshall Mix AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One set per plant per In place OR in Pre
sand sub-base Design T 245 R S production day the stockpile Construction
courses A
Marshall AASHTO TRS P W W One per source In place OR in Pre and
stability T 245 R S the stockpile to During
A be tested in the Construction
lab
Effect of AASHTO TRS P W W One per plant per Per plant to be Pre and
water T 165 R S production day tested in the lab During
A Construction
Extracted AASHTO TRS P W W One per plant per Per plant to be During
Asphalt T 164 R S production week tested in the lab Construction
A
Gradation of AASHTO TRS P W W One per (5000) cu. meter. From Roadway During
Extracted T 30 R S behind paver Construction
Aggregate A
Thickness AASHTO TRS P W W One per (5000) cu. meter. In place as Post
T 168 R S directed by Construction
A engineer
Field Density AASHTO TRS P W W One core per (1,000) sq. Every roadway Post
T 166 R S meter complete course Construction
A
Aggregates for Sieve analysis AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One core per (1,000) sq. Every roadway Post
Bituminous T 27 R S meter complete course Construction
Base Corse A
(Stockpiled)
Fractured ASTM TRS P W W One per week during Per source Pre
faces D 5821 R S production and During Construction
A stockpiling production and
stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Sand AASHTO TRS P W W One per week from the Per source Pre
Equivalent (2) T 176 R S cold feed during mix During Construction
A production production and
stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Plasticity AASHTO TRS P W W One per week from the Per source Pre
index (2) T 90 R S cold feed during mix During Construction
stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Soundness AASHTO TRS P W W One per week from the Per source Pre
T104 R S cold feed during mix During Construction
stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Loss by AASHTO TRS P W W One per source In place or in Pre
abrasion T 96 R S source, To be Construction
A tested in the
lab.
Thin and Specificatio TRS P W W One per week during Per source Pre
Elongated n as R S production and During Construction
pieces directed by A stockpiling production and
engineer stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Aggregates for Striping AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during Per source Pre and
Bituminous T 182 R S production and During During
Base Course A stockpiling production and Construction
(Hot bins) stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Sieve analysis AASHTO TRS P W W One per source In place or in Pre
A tested in the
lab.
Mineral filler Sieve analysis AASHTO TRS P W W One set per plant per from each bin During
T 37 R S production day Construction
A
Bituminous Marshall Mix AASHTO T TRS P W W One per source per 500 In place Pre and
Base Design 245 R S ton filler Randomly as During
A directed by Construction
engineer.
Marshall AASHTO TRS P W W One per source In place to be Pre
Stability T 245 R S tested in the lab Construction
A
Effect of AASHTO TRS P W W One per plant per Per plant to be During
water T 165 R S production day tested in the lab Construction
A
Extracted AASHTO T TRS P W W One set per plant per Per plant to be During
Asphalt 164 R S production day tested in the lab Construction
content A
Gradation of AASHTO TRS P W W One per (5000) cu. meter. From Roadway During
Extracted T 30 R S behind paver Construction
Aggregate A
Super Pave Specifications of Sand AASHTO TRS P W W One per (5000) cu. meter. In place as During
Mix Design Source of Equivalent T 176 R S directed by Construction
Sampling and coarse and Fine A engineer
Testing Aggregate
Soundness AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during In place OR in During
T 104 R S production and the stockpile to Construction
lab
Friability and AASHTO TRS P W W Randomly test OR as In place or in During
Deleterious T 112 R S directed by engineer. source, To be Construction
Material A tested in the
lab.
Specifications Angularity of ASTM RFI, TRS P W W One per (10,000) cu. From source to During
for Aggregate as Coarse D 5821 R S meter Of concrete be tested in the Construction
a Blend to Aggregate A lab
Match Super-
Pave
Requirements
Angularity of AASHTO TRS P W W One per week Per source During
Fine T 304 – R S During Construction
Aggregate Method A A production and
stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Flakiness of ASTM TRS P W W One per week Per source During
Aggregate D 4791 R S During Construction
A production and
stockpiling to be
tested in the
lab.
Structural Resistance of AASHTO TRS P W W One per production week In place or in During
Ratios of Compacted T 312 R S source, To be Construction
Aggregate Bituminous A tested in the
Mixture to lab.
Moisture
Induced
Damage for
Super pave
Evaluation of AASHTO TRS P W W As required in Take from H. During
Strength and T 283 R S specification Bins Construction
moisture A
Sensitivity
(1) Contractor not required to furnish facilities to perform test. Tests may be performed in an independent laboratory approved by the Ministry.
(2) If lime is added, acceptance samples shall be taken after the addition of the slurry but before the drier. In this case, minimum acceptance sampling frequency shall be one per
production day as indicated in 1998 MOT Specification.
(3) Physical tests required on all samples. Chemical tests required on occasional samples selected by the Engineer.
* The Final approved Super Pave mix design will determine more specific tests to be conducted.
Minimum sampling and testing for concrete, grout, and incidental construction
General MOT Material Characteristics Test Method Approved Responsibility/ Sampling Point of Sampling ITP
spec. Reference Name Form # to Inspection Points Frequency Activities
TL SBG Archen
Concrete, 5.01 Coarse Sieve analysis AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per From source OR in Pre
Steel And Aggregate For T 27 R S (10,000) cu. the stockpile to be Construction
Structures Concrete A meter Of tested in the lab
concrete
Loss by AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

abrasion T 96 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
Soundness AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

T
104 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
Friable AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

T
particles 112 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
Specific Gravity AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

and Absorption T 85 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
Legend: W = Witness; P = Perform; R = Review; A = Approve; S = Surveillance; SBG = Saudi Bin Laden Group; ITP = Inspection & Testing Plan. Archen =
Archen / Ellisdon; TL = Testing Laboratory MIR= Material Inspection Request #12, Rev-01 RFI= Request for Inspection #13, Rev-01 TRS= Test
Report Submittal #17, Rev-01
Soft Fragments AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre
and Shale M 80 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
Thin and Specification TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Elongated as directed R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
pieces by engineer A meter Of
concrete
Soluable BS 882and TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Sulfates and ASTM R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
Chlorides D 1411 A meter Of
(1) concrete
Moisture AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

T 255 R S production day tested in the lab. Construction
A
Fine aggregate Sieve analysis AASHTO RFI, TRS P W W One per From source OR in Pre
for Concrete (including T 27 R S (10,000) cu. the stockpile to be Construction
fineness AASHTO A meter Of tested in the lab.
modulus) M6 concrete
Soundness AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

T 104 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
Friable AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre
T
particles 112 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
AASHT
Organic O TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre
T
Impurities 21 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
AASHT
Sand O TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre
T
Equivalent 176 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter Of
concrete
AASHT
Moisture O TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre
T
255 R S production day tested in the lab Construction
A
Soluable BS 882 TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre
sulfates (1) R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter
AASHT
Water for Water Quality O RFI, TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre
T
Portland 26 R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
Cement
Concrete
A meter of
concrete.
Portland Cement Quality ASTM C 150 MIR P W W 1-Certificates of From Several Bags Pre and
Cement (1) R S Guarantee or Silo Post
A 2- One per Construction
(10,000) cu.
meter Of
concrete
3- The engineer
reserve the right
to order a retest
of the cement at
anytime.
Time Of Set AASHTO TRS P W W One test per In Randomly as Pre
(Vicat) T 131 R S Shipment directed by Construction
Or A engineer.
ASTM C 191
Portland Mix Design MRDTM 515 RFI, TRS P W W One test per In Randomly as Pre
Cement MVC circular R S Mix design directed by Construction
Concrete 885/409 A engineer.
28/11/1409H
(2)
Compressive AASHTO TRS P W W One set-(3 From Mixer or Post
Strength T 23and R S cylinders)-of truck. Construction
T 126 A cylinders per In Randomly as
(500) cu. meter. directed by
Not less than (1) engineer.
per production
day
Air Content AASHTO RFI P W W One test per From Mixer or During
T 152 R S (50) cu. meter. truck. Construction
A Not less than (1) In Randomly as
OR per production directed by
MRDTM 520 day engineer.
P W W One test per From Mixer or During

Unit Weight AASHTO R S (50) cu. meter. truck. Construction
/Cement Factor T 121 A Not less than (1) In Randomly as
per production directed by
day engineer.
Slump AASHTO RFI P W W One test per From Mixer or During
T 119 R S (20) cu. meter. truck. Construction
A In Randomly as
directed by
engineer.
Reinforcing Quality Specification MIR P W W 1-Certificates of one sample for Pre
Steel as directed R S Guarantee each size bar Construction
by engineer A 2- each (50)ton
(1) OR fraction of
that
Grout Portland ASTM C 150, MIR P W W 1-Certificates of From Several Bags Pre and
cement quality Type I R S Guarantee or Silo Post
A 2- One per Construction
(10,000) cu.
meter Of
concrete
Water quality AASHTO MIR, P W W One per From source to be Pre
T 26 TRS R S (10,000) cu. tested in the lab Construction
A meter of
concrete.
Initial set AASHTO RFI P W W One test per In Randomly as Pre
T 197 R S shipment directed by Construction
A engineer.
compressive AASHTO TRS P W W One set-(3 From Mixer or Post
strength T 106 R S cylinders)-of truck. Construction
A cylinders per In Randomly as
(500) cu. meter. directed by
Not less than (1) engineer.
per production
day
Incidental 6.01 Thermoplastic Quality (1) MIR P W W 1-Certificates of From each lot or Pre and
construc- Traffic R S Guarantee project storage Post
Markings A 2-one sample Construction
tion
from each lot
Note (3)
(1) Contractor not required to furnish facilities to perform test. Tests may be performed in an independent laboratory approved by the Ministry.
(2) If lime is added, acceptance samples shall be taken after the addition of the slurry but before the drier. In this case, minimum acceptance sampling
frequency shall be one per production day.
(3) Physical tests required on all samples. Chemical tests required on occasional samples selected by the Engineer.
* The above table is MOT general specification. The project road typical sections and drawings govern over the general specification and
must be followed.
* The above tables is MOT general specification, which is the main bases for construction material testing (CMT) of
the QA/QC plan. This testing plan is in compliance with and in accordance to the approved design concepts, specifications, and drawings.
* The SBG’s QA/QC department is recommending that all technical staff on project site to be familiar with 1998 MOT specification.
METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
SURVEYING WORKS
(Materials Sampling and Testing)
Prepared by Reviewed by Description

Rev Date of Issue
QA/QC Engineer QA/QC Manager
0 15 July 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel AbuSadah Initial issue
1 14 August 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel AbuSadah 1st Revision
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Table of Contents
Page Number
Cover Page 1
Revision Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 2
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................ 3
2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................... 3
4. RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................ 3
5. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS: .......................................................................................... 3
6. RESPONSIBILITIES: .............................................................................................................. 4
7. PROCEDURE: ...................................................................................................................... 4
7.1. PRIMARY CONTROL POINTS 4

7.2. ESTABLISHING WORKING POINTS 4
7.3. STAKING AND GRADING 5
7.4. TRAVERSING 8
7.5. AS-BUILT SURVEY 8
7.6. SURVEY EQUIPMENT TOLERANCES 8
8. QUALITY: ............................................................................................................................ 9
9. SAFETY: ............................................................................................................................ 10
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The following steps are proceed in a road construction project which include the establishment
of Primary Working Points, Control Points, Staking and Grading, Traversing, and Road Center
Line Setting Out and Line Marking.
The works involves all surveying works throughout the entire project but not limited to the
following:
1.1 Establishing primary control points.

1.2 Establishing working points
1.3 Establishing control coordinate points and reference lines
1.4 Establishing bench marks
1.5 Achieve horizontal control
2. PURPOSE
To achieve an advance to coordinated survey system that will be used as a standard procedure
of the work throughout the project.
3. REFERENCES
3.1 Contract Document and Specifications
3.2 Shop Drawings
3.3 Approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
4. RESOURCES
4.1 Materials 4.2 Equipment 4.3 Personnel

- Wooden Stake - GPS Total Station - Project Engineer
- Concrete Nails - Theodolite Instrument - Site Engineer
- Warning Tapes - Auto Level Instrument - QA/QC Inspector
- Spray Paints and Markers - Hammer and set of Minor - Safety Officer
- Steel Bar (for Staking) Tools - Surveyor
- Survey Team
5. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS:

PE - Project Engineer
SE – Site Engineer
QA/QC – Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Engineer SEO –Safety Environment Officer
SU – Surveyor
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6. RESPONSIBILITIES:
6.1. The Project Engineer shall direct when and where to start the Surveying Works and
establish deadlines for activity to be finished. He shall make sure that Surveying Works
shall be finished with-in the time frame set forth on the construction schedule.
6.2. The Site Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of the Surveying Works.
6.3. The QAQC Inspector shall monitor and periodically inspect all the Surveying Works at all
times to ensure that setting out and establishing coordinates is correct and conforms to the
approved shop drawings related Surveying Works.
6.4. The Surveyor is responsible for executing and leading all the elements of Surveying
Works
6.5. The Survey Team composed of at least, but not necessarily limited to the following: Lead
Surveyor, Stadia Man, and Helpers is responsible for the execution of the Survey Works.
7. PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedure for the Surveying Works will serve as a guide by the Surveyor
together with the SE and QA/QC Inspector along the course of their work in order to achieve an
acceptable quality of workmanship and attaining the optimum results with less time and effort:
7.1. PRIMARY CONTROL POINTS

a. Locate Permanent Bench Marks (The Municipality Bench Marks) as provided
in theContract Document.
b. Based on the above bench marks Primary Control Points shall be established by
Closed Traversed Method duly check by the consultant.
c. The Municipality Bench Marks and the Primary Control Points shall then be
plotted showing their coordinates, angles, levels, and distances to form part as
Working Drawings for Survey Control Points for approval by the Engineer.
d. These Primary Control Points shall be fixed on a steel bar embedded in a solid cast
in place concrete.
e. Upon approval of the Survey Working Drawings by the Engineer, the surveyor may
establish more convenient control points for future setting outs.
7.2. ESTABLISHING WORKING POINTS

7.2.1. Setting Out of working points shall be conveniently located for easy access and as
to avoid future disturbances by impact, vibration and/or settlement as the
construction progress.
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7.2.2. Enough Working Points shall then be established. These working points will be
used to complete the survey and demarcate the required profiles and stationing as
shown on the approved plans.
7.3. STAKING AND GRADING

7.3.1. General
After Clearing and Grubbing works were done (see Method Statement for Clearing
and Grubbing) Road Site Grading shall be established to ensure a level base as per
specified slope, the base and sub-base course, surface drainage and any other
improvements shall be put in place so as to establisha sub-grade or finished
contouring that will form a sound foundation by avoiding over cutting of natural
ground especially if existing soil is found to be alreadysuitable for the design load
of the roadway.
A rough grading will be run through the proposed roadway leaving a 200mm
clearance above subgrade level manned by a surveyor to avoid overcutting beyond
the design subgrade level. After Rough Grading the following sequence of work
shall be observed:
7.3.2. Staking Layout

Staking shall be established basing the approved roadway layout and following its
intended design cross-sections and profiles (see figure 1: Staking Layout below).
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Figure 1.Roadway Staking Layout showing Cross-Section and Profiles
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A. Stake Marking will be marked following its cross-sections as shown below:
A.1 Stake marking for Road Embankment

1. Stake start of road embankment
2. Stake for end road embankment
3. Stake mark for end of roads slope embankment
A.2 Stake marking for Slope Side Cutting

1. Stake mark for start of road slope side cutting
A. Stake mark for end of Side Cutting under design subgrade
B. Stake mark for start of first slope of side cutting.
C. Stake mark for end of first slope of side cutting.
D. Stake mark for start of second slope transition.
E. Stake mark for end of second slope side cutting.
B. Laying out of Stake Marks shall be done on a 25-m interval along the proposed
roadway to avoid over-cutting as shown below:
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C. Wooden Stake shall be used with appropriate marking showing the intended
elevations to be cut or filled along the roadway cross-section on a 25m interval.
7.4. TRAVERSING
7.4.1. General
A GPS Total Station shall be used to traverse the entire road networks. The same
instrument and/or the theodolite will be employed for Staking and Grading, Road
Stationing, Vertical and Horizontal Traverse.
7.4.2. GPS Total Station Traversing

a. The surveyor shall locate the Municipality Bench Mark at the nearest location
to the project site, this BM shall be ensured to be correct and updated.
b. Coordinates shall be fed to the Total Station from the approved Working
Coordinates Plan.
c. The surveyor shall start and position his instrument at the Benchmark and feed
to the instrument the known BM’s coordinate and elevation.
d. The surveyor can now conveniently locate and establish the control points for
future references.
e. After establishing the control points, the surveyor may now start to run the
required surveying works such as Staking and Grading, Road Stationing, Road
Center Line Setting Out and Line Marking.
7.5. AS-BUILT SURVEY

a. As-Built Survey will be conducted as soon as substantial work has been completed.
b. Results of the As-built Survey will then be correlated with the proposed or planned
coordinates noting any variance or if results is within acceptable limits i.e.
coordinates deviation from plan to actual.
c. If results is beyond acceptable limits, necessary corrective action shall be made to
address the concern. All Subsequent work maybe stop as per instruction by the
Engineer until corrective actions has been rectified.
d. Results of the Survey shall be kept, tagged, and properly bounded in binder folder.
7.6. SURVEY EQUIPMENT TOLERANCES

The Equipment Accuracy for Survey Equipment will be maintained as per Project
Specifications.
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8. QUALITY:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK IN-CHARGE
The QA/QC Manager will monitor and ensure that this Method Statement QA/QC Manager
shall be strictly enforced so that smooth Work Flow will be attained.
8.1.In general, our team of Surveyors, Project/Site Engineers and Foremen
together with QC Inspectors will ensure that the approved Method
statement is being followed and inspections are taking place. In SU, SE, QA/QCI,
particular, the following shall be taken care of: ST
8.1.1 Survey equipment/instruments used on site are calibrated. The
original Calibration certificates are always kept in store and
copies of same are available along with the instrument.
8.1.2 The Surveyors carry out periodical checks to the tolerances of the
manufacturer and maintain the relevant records.
8.1.3 Any defective or damaged surveying equipment is properly
identified and immediately removed from site.
8.1.4 All Control Points are clearly marked and located on elements
which are not likely to be disturbed by impact, vibration,
settlement or heave and are checked periodically by the Surveyor.
8.1.5 Regular checking is carried out and its record maintained
throughout the construction progress.
8.2 All the measuring and test equipment shall be controlled, calibrated and
maintained at site. The equipment shall be used in a manner, which
ensures that equipment uncertainty is known and is consistent with the
required capability.
8.3 Site surveying and related equipment will be checked and kept within
calibration to the Tolerances as recommended by the manufacturer
of the equipment and accepted Engineering/ construction practice.
8.4 Re-calibration and checking must take place not only as scheduled but
also at any time when there is any doubt about the integrity and
accuracy of the equipment during its use on the site
8.5 When an error in an instrument is evident, the Surveyor may: Adjust the
instrument on site in accordance with the instructions provided by the
instrument manufacturer (only if the Surveyor/Engineer is competent,
having adequate experience to take such action) or request the Project
Manager to send the instrument to the local agent for recalibration.
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9. SAFETY:
The Safety Officer of the contractor and the Survey Team together with SO, Survey Team,
the QA/QC Team shall work together in the prevention of any work QAQC Team
related accidents in the job site.
The following safety requirements must always be observed and adhered SO, Survey Team,
in the site at all times: QAQC Team
9.1 Safe means of access when working on excavated area will be
provided & maintained.
9.2 Persons working closely to roof edges or any other high platform
where the potential of falling exists will use fall protection.
9.3 Equipment close to edges will be secured so as to avoid falling
or dropping.
9.4 All other hand tools, equipment or material will be secured at all
times.
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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
ROADWAY EXCAVATION

Rev Date of Issue
0 15 July 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel Abusadah Initial issue
1 14 August 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel Abusadah 1st Revision
Page 1 of 7
Table of Contents
Page Number
Cover Page 1
Revision Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................. 2
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 3
2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 3
4. RESOURCES ......................................................................................................................... 3
5. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS: ......................................................................................... 3
6. RESPONSIBILITIES:............................................................................................................... 3
7. PROCEDURE: ....................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 GENERAL 4
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT 4
7.3 SITE CLEARANCE/EXCAVATION PERMIT 4
7.4 TRIAL PIT LOCATION 5
7.5 ROAD WORKS EXCAVATION 5
7.6 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR EMBANKMENT MATERIAL 6
8. QUALITY: ............................................................................................................................ 6
9. SAFETY: ............................................................................................................................... 7
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Roadway Excavation covers soil digging, cutting,and grading for roadway construction at
South Border Infrastructure Projects of the MOI up to the working level (design subgrade)
and as determined by the Engineer when the area of soil excavation is found to be unsuitable
to carry the design load for the roadway.
2. PURPOSE
To describe and outline the methodology and work procedures for Roadway Excavation
utilizing equipment such as Bulldozer, Grader, Backhoe for digging soils, and Dump Trucks for
soil disposal.
3. REFERENCES
3.2 Shop Drawings
3.3 Approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.
4. RESOURCES

- Wooden Stake - Bulldozer - Project Engineer
- Concrete Nails - Excavator (Backhoe) - Site Engineer
- Warning Tapes - Grader - Surveyor
- Spray Paints and Markers - Dump Truck - Safety Officer
- Steel Bar (for Staking) - Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
- Set of Minor Tools
PE – Project Engineer
SE - Site Engineer
QCE – Quality Control Engineer
SU – Surveyor
SO - Safety Officer
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6.1 The Project Engineer shall direct when and where to start the Excavation Works and
establish deadlines for activity to be finished. He shall make sure that Excavation Works
6.2 The Site Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of the Roadway Excavation.
6.3 The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring the working excavation
level as per the approved plans and specifications. He shall likewise ensure that appropriate
documentation such as excavation permits, clearances, etc.has been obtained from the
concerned authorities prior to the start of the work.
6.4 The Surveyor is responsible for establishing the boundaries, limits and extent of Roadway
Excavation.
6.5 The Safety Officer shall ensure that safety of the workers is taken into consideration at all
times. He shall make sure that stake/poles and barricades with warning tapes on it shall be
in place whenever required as the excavation progresses. Warning lights shall likewise be
introduced if found necessary.
7. PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedure for the Roadway Excavation will serve as a guide by the Site
Engineer together with the surveyor along the course of their work in order to achieve an
7.1 GENERAL
The Excavation Works shall be done by the use of the Excavator, Bulldozer, Grader,Dump
Truck for soil disposal and a set of minor tools such as shovel, wheel borrow, etc.
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT

7.2.1 The Surveyor in coordination with the site engineer shall stake out the limits and
extent of the excavation and constantly check the depth of excavation and inform
the excavator when and where to stop digging.
7.2.2 He shall make sure also that working level is established so as to avoid over cutting.
7.2.3 The Site Engineer will coordinate with the planning department the potential
location of utility services that may be affected if any and this will be marked by
the Surveyor.
7.3 SITE CLEARANCE/EXCAVATION PERMIT

7.3.1 Before commencing the roadway excavation, the area will be cleared of
all tress, stumps, roots, bushes, vegetation, debris, materials or other
obstructions.
7.3.2 Before removal of any trees or shrubs, the approved Environmental Clearances shall
be obtained from the competent agency the Meteorology and Environmental
protection Administration (MEPA).
7.3.3 Holes left by slumps or roots shall be filled with suitable material compacted to the
Engineer’s satisfaction. The compacted density of the fill will be equal to or greater
than 95% of Maximum Dry Density as determined in the project specification.
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7.3.4 If there are many structures or any other existing structures such abandoned
underground utilities or any other obstruction on the excavated area, the removal
work procedure will be submitted separately to obtain the approval from the
concerned authority.
7.3.5 The excavation will not proceed unless the municipality permit for excavation has
been obtained.
7.4 TRIAL PIT LOCATION

7.4.1 Trial Pit Location Plan shall be submitted for approval by the consultant.
7.5 ROAD WORKS EXCAVATION

7.5.1. Excavation Phasing
The excavator in coordination with the site engineer shall locate and determine the
sequence of excavation phasing as well as the entrance and exit of equipment
vehicle.
7.5.2. Soil Digging, Cutting, and Grading

a. Digging, Cutting, and grading of soil shall be done to a working level to a depth
as shown on working drawings and in constant monitoring with the surveyor and
the site engineer.
b. Rock shall be excavated to a depth of 150mm below subgrade within roadbed
limits and backfilled as per approved materials compacted to the required
density.
c. Soil below subgrade other than solid rock shall be thoroughly scarified to a
depth of 150mm throughout this layer and will be brought to a moisture
content suitable for maximum compaction output.
d. Removal of unsuitable material (soil) shall go beyond the excavation level
(sug-grade level) until excavation reaches a soil of which appropriate load
bearing has to be achieved.
e. Careful Excavation shall be observed along the course of the work not to
disturb/damage the underneath existing pipe utilities if any.
f. Once the soil is dig, it will be immediately transferred to the standby dump
truck.
7.5.3. Stability of Excavations

a. Slopes of excavations to comply with the following:
1. Slopes of cuts in natural; 1:1
2. Slopes of compacted fill; 1-1/2 : 1
3. Slopes of uncompacted fill; 2:1
.
Maintain sides and slopes of excavations in a safe condition until completion of
backfilling
7.5.4. Soil Disposal
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a. Soil will be disposed immediately as soon as the dump truck has been filled
with soil to the disposal site.
b. This soil shall be tested and if found suitable for backfilling material shall be
transported to the nearest location for embankment.
7.6 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR EMBANKMENT MATERIAL

7.6.1 Embankment material shall be tested as specified in the project specifications as
shown on the table below:
MOT Material
Characteristics Test Method Sampling Frequency Point of Sampling
Specs. Name
2.03 Excavation Soil Classification AASHTO M 145 One per Source or (50 Kg) sample to be
material type collected from site and to be
tested in lab
California Bearing ASTM D 1883 One per Source or Use same Sample
Ratio (CBR) material type
Atterberg limits ASTM D 4318 One per Source or Use same Sample.
material type Accepted materials AASHTO
Class A-1-a, A-1-b, A-2-4 or
as per specifications.
Moisture Density AASHTO T 180 One per Source or Use same Sample
(Modified Proctor) or material type
or Relative ASTM D 4253
Density
8. QUALITY:
shall be strictly enforced so that smooth Work Flow will be attained and
prior work compliance obtained such as the following:
8.1.Environmental compliance certificate. Obtained from
SU, SE, QCE,
concerned government authority.
ST
8.2 Materials Submittal. All required materials approved by the
consultant
8.3 Approved Drawings. All relevant approved drawings shall be
approved by the consultant.
8.4 Routine Work. The Site Engineer together with the Surveyor shall
coordinate with the Planning Department the potential location of
underground utilities that maybe affected during excavation. Constant
coordination with the Excavator shall be observed at all times.
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9. SAFETY:
The Safety Officer of the contractor and the Survey Team together with PE, SO, QCI
the QA/QC Team shall work together in the prevention of any work
SO, QCE
The following safety requirements must always be observed and adhered
in the site at all times:
9.1 Safe means of access when working on excavated area will be
9.2 Appropriate wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
9.3 Barricades and warning tapes shall be fixed throughout the
excavated area.
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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
ROADWAY EMBANKMENT

Rev Date of Issue
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Page 1 of 7
Table of Contents
Page Number
Cover Page 1
Revision Page 2
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 3
2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 3
4. RESOURCES ......................................................................................................................... 3
7. PROCEDURE: ....................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 GENERAL 4
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT 4
7.3 HANDLING OF MATERIALS FOR EMBANKMENT 4
7.4 LOADING AND TRANSPORTING OF EMBANKMENT MATERIALS 4
7.5 PLACING AND GRADING OF EMBANKMENT MATERIALS 5
7.6 COMPACTION OF EMBANKMENT MATERIALS 5
7.7 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR EMBANKMENT MATERIAL 5
8. QUALITY: ............................................................................................................................ 6
9. SAFETY: ............................................................................................................................... 7
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The RoadwayEmbankment covershandling, loading, transporting, placing and grading of
acceptable materials excavated from the roadway or imported from borrow sites for roadway
construction at South Border Infrastructure Projects of the MOI up to the finishing level.
2. PURPOSE
To describe and outline the methodology and work procedures for Roadway Embankment
utilizing equipment such as Vibratory Soil Compactor, Backhoe, Dump/Tipper Truck, and
Wheel Loader.
3. REFERENCES
3.2 Shop Drawings
4. RESOURCES

- Wooden Stake - Bulldozer - Project Engineer
- Warning Tapes - Grader - Surveyor
- Spray Paints and Markers - Dump Truck - Safety Officer
- Steel Bar (for Staking) - Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
SE - Site Engineer
SU – Surveyor
SO - Safety Officer
6.1 The Project Engineer shall direct when and where to start the Embankment Works and
establish deadlines for activity to be finished. He shall make sure that Embankment Works
6.2 The Site Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of the Roadway Embankment.
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6.3 The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring the finishing level as
per the approved plans and specifications.
6.4 The Surveyor is responsible for establishing the boundaries, limits and extent of Roadway
Embankment.
in place whenever required as the roadway embankment progresses. Warning lights shall
likewise be introduced if found necessary.
7. PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedure for the Roadway Embankment will serve as a guide by the Site
7.1 GENERAL
The Excavation Works shall be done by the use of the Vibratory Soil Compactor, Backhoe,
Dump/Tipper Truck, Wheel Loader and a set of minor tools such as shovel, wheel borrow,
etc.
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT

extent of the excavation and constantly check the depth of excavation and inform
the excavator when and where to stop digging.
7.2.2 He shall make sure also that working level is established so as to avoid over cutting.
7.2.3 The Site Engineer will coordinate with the planning department the potential
location of utility services that may be affected if any and this will be marked by
the Surveyor.
7.3 HANDLING OF MATERIALS FOR EMBANKMENT

7.3.1 Handling of materials will start from the Roadway Excavation which had been
tested to be appropriate for future use as an Embankment material.
7.3.2 The excavated material shall be subject for approval by the consultant.
7.3.3 A Stockpile area shall be coordinated and approved by the consultant, if necessary a
stockpile layout plan shall be offered to the consultant for approval prior to start
piling.
7.3.4 The approved area for stock piling of embankment materials shall be ensured to be
leveled smooth, firm, and free of vegetation or other contaminants.
7.3.5 Stock pile area shall be strategically located for easy access for handling and
transporting.
7.4 LOADING AND TRANSPORTING OF EMBANKMENT MATERIALS

7.4.1 Loading and transporting of embankment of materials shall be done by the use of
Dump Truck for hauling and transporting of materials.
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7.4.2 Wheel Loader for loading the embankment materials to the dump truck.
7.5 PLACING AND GRADING OF EMBANKMENT MATERIALS

7.5.1. Embankment materials shall be loosed lift to a depth not more 200mm
each layer and properly moistened and compacted.
7.5.2. Successive layers of the same depth of 200mm loose lift shall be placed
and compacted until reaching the intended design elevation for
embankment.
7.5.3. Motor Graders shall be used for grading, leveling, and finishing of the
freshly backfilled materials.
7.6 COMPACTION OF EMBANKMENT MATERIALS

7.6.1. Embankment shall be compacted to attain a 95% MDD.
7.7 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR EMBANKMENT MATERIAL

7.6.1 Embankment material shall be tested as specified in the project specifications as
shown on the table below:
MOT
Material Name Characteristics Test Method Sampling Frequency Point of Sampling
Specs.
2.05.2.1 Embankment Soil Classification AASHTO M 145 One per Source or (50 Kg) sample to be
material type collected from site (road
bed) immediately prior to
placement of next layer
and to be tested in lab.
2.05.4.2 Moisture Density AASHTOT 180 One per layer per Use same sample and
Test 50,000 square meters or immediately prior to
(Modified Proctor) Whenever the materials placement of next layer
or source changes. and to be tested in lab.
2.05.4.2 Field Density AASHTOT 191 or Minimum of 8 nuclear In-place after compaction
T 238 andT 239 gage or 5 cone density
test on each
embankment lift or
portion lift up to a
maximum of 50,000
square meters.
2.05.4.2 Plate Load Test AASHTOT 221 It is encouraged to use In-place after compaction.
this test, but it is not Applicable for all soils, but
required . not rock. Use it for Dune
sand A-3(0) if needed.
2.05.4.4 Rock Compaction AASHTO T180 As per specification In-place after compaction
Embankment (preparation) of (Method D)
natural ground
Soil Classification AASTO M 145 1 test per (3) lots. Then Sample taken from the
1 sample every 5th lot road bed after placement
when changes materials and to be tested in lab.
properties is suspected. The lot size is 5,000
square meters.
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2.05.7.2 Field Density AASHTOT 191 or Minimum of 3 nuclear In-place after compaction
T 238 andT 239 gage or 5 cone density
test on each
embankment lift or
maximum of 50,000
square meters.
Percent relative ASTMD 4253 1 test per (3) lots. In-place after compaction.
compaction Percent of compaction is Lot size is 5,000 square
based on 3 consecutive meters
tests.
Rock Rock test section Maximum settlement is In-place after compaction
Embankment 1% for acceptable
compaction and as per
specification.
Moisture Density AASHTOT 180 One per layer per To be sampled from the
Test 50,000 square meters or road bed and to be tested
(Modified Proctor) Whenever the materials in lab
or source changes.
California Bearing ASTM D 1883 One per source or In place and to be tested
Ratio (CBR) material type in lab
8. QUALITY:
8.1 Materials Submittal. All required materials approved by the
SU, SE, QCE,
consultant shall be obtained prior to the start of the work.
8.2 Approved Drawings. All relevant drawings such as embankment
elevations and line grade cross-sections shall be approved by the
consultant prior to commencing work.
8.3 Routine Work. The SE, QCE, together with the Surveyor shall
constantly monitor the work operation to conform with the
design elevations and line grade cross-sections.
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9. SAFETY:
The Safety Officer of the contractor and the Survey Team together with PE, SO, QCE
SO, QCE
9.1 Safe means of access when working on grading area will be
shall be observed.
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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
SUBGRADE PREPARATION

Rev Date of Issue
Page 1 of 7
Table of Contents
Page Number
Cover Page 1
Revision Page 2
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 3
2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 3
4. RESOURCES ......................................................................................................................... 3
7. PROCEDURE: ....................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 GENERAL 4
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT 4
7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR SUBBASE MATERIAL 5
7.4 SUBGRADE PREPARATION ON ROCK SOIL 6
7.5 SUBGRADE PREPARATION ON COMMON SOIL: 6
7.6 SUBGRADE PREPARATION ON EMBANKMENT 6
7.7 SUBGRADE LEVEL TOLERANCES 7
8. QUALITY: ............................................................................................................................ 7
9. SAFETY: ............................................................................................................................... 7
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Subgrade preparationinvolves preparation of subgrade in an in-situ layer of rock
and common soil and on an embankment.
2. PURPOSE
To describe and outline the methodology and work procedures for asphalt road subgrade
preparationon a rock, common soil, and on an embankment layer.
3. REFERENCES
3.2 Shop Drawings
4. RESOURCES

- Wooden Stake - Grader - Project Engineer
- Warning Tapes - Excavator - Site Engineer
- Spray Paints and Markers - Compactor - Surveyor
- Dump Truck - Safety Officer
- Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
SE - Site Engineer
SU – Surveyor
SO - Safety Officer
6.1 The Project Engineer shall direct when and where to start the Subgrade Preparation and
establish deadlines for activity to be finished. He shall make sure that Subgrading shall be
finished with-in the time frame set forth on the construction schedule.
6.2 The Site Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of the Subgrade Preparation
Works.
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6.3 The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring the working Subgrade
elevations level as per the approved plans and specifications.
6.4 The Surveyor is responsible for establishing the boundaries, limits and extent of Subgrade
elevations.
in place whenever required as work progresses. Warning lights shall likewise be introduced
if found necessary.
7. PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedure for the Subgrade Preparation Works will serve as a guide by the Site
7.1 GENERAL
The Subgrade preparation shall be done by the use of the Grader, Excavator,
Compactorand Dump Truck for soil disposal and a set of minor tools such as shovel, wheel
borrow, etc.
All submerged stumps, roots, or other existing vegetation and/or perishable matter
encountered in the preparation of the subgrade shall be removed to a depth of not less than
300mm or as specified by the Engineer.
The excavated surfaces shall be kept smooth and sloped to slide ditches until the subgrade
is finished. All areas of roadway excavation, during the entire period of construction
operations, shall be thoroughly drained.
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT

extent of the Subgrade and constantly check the depth of excavation for finishing
level and inform the grader when and where to stop grading.
7.2.2 He shall make sure also that the finishing level is constantlycheck so as to avoid
over cutting.
7.2.3 The surveyor together with the QCE will ensure that excavation of cut sections
containing unsuitable materials within the subgrade zone shall be staked and
measured to a minimum of thirty (30) centimeters below the bottom of the
subgrade zone. It may be increased in additional increments of thirty (30)
centimeters at the direction of the Engineer.
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7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR SUBBASE MATERIAL
MOT Material
Specs. Name
2.06.3.6 Subgrade in Soil AASHTO M 145 One per source or 50 Kg sample to be collected
Earth Cuts Classification material change from material source and to
then be tested in lab.
One per 50,000 sq. m. In place (from road bed) and
of completed subgrade. to be tested in lab, 50 Kg
Sample
Moisture Density AASHTO T 180 One per layer per In place (from road bed) and
(Modified 20,000 SQ. M. to be tested in lab, 50 Kg
Proctor) Sample
Field Density AASHTOT191,O One per layer per In place immediately prior to
RT238 and 20,000 SQ. M. placement of next layer.
T 239.
For cohesionless soils,
use relative density
ASTM D 4253
California ASTM One per 5,000 square Use same collected sample
Bearing Ratio D 1883 meters of completed from
(CBR) subgrade. Road bed.
Final approval of the material
shall be based on
acceptance samples taken
from each layer of subgrade.
2.06.3.7 Subgrade in Gradation AASHTO M43 One per source or 50 Kg sample to be collected
Rock Cuts OR material change from material source and to
ASTM D 448 then be tested in lab.
One per 50,000 sq. m. In place (from road bed) and
of completed subgrade. to be tested in lab, 50 Kg
Sample
Rock Quality ASTM 6032 As Per Specifications. Sample to be collected from
project site and to be tested in
lab.
2.06.03. Subgrade on Soil AASHTOM 145 One per 50,000 sq. m. In place (from road bed) and
8 Embankmen Classification of completed subgrade. to be tested in lab
t (including
Sand Dunes
Areas)
Moisture Density AASHTO T 180 One per layer per Use same collected sample
(Modified 20,000 SQ. M. for lab test.
Proctor)
California ASTMD 1883 One per 5,000 square Use same collected sample
Bearing Ratio meters of completed from
(CBR) subgrade. Road bed.
Final approval of the material
shall be based on
acceptance samples taken
from each layer of subgrade.
Field Density AASHTO Minimum of 8 nuclear In place immediately prior to
T 191 OR T 238 gage or 5 cone density placement of next layer
andT 239 test on each
embankment lift or
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maximum of 50,000
cubic meters lot.
% Relative AASHTO T 180 1 test per (3) lots. In-place after compaction.
Compaction Percent of compaction Lot size is 5,000 square
is based on 3 meters
consecutive tests.
2.06.3.9 Preparation As specified in
of Existing Paragraph 2.06.3.6
Subgrade
7.4 SUBGRADE PREPARATION ON ROCK SOIL

7.3.1 Design subgrade level on rock soil shall be trimmed down or excavated to a depth of
150mm or other depth as shown on the plans and to be backfilled with suitable
subgrade material designated on the plans or as approved by the consultant.
7.5 SUBGRADE PREPARATION ON COMMON SOIL:

7.4.1 Soil material below subgrade other than solid rock shall be thoroughly scarified to a
depth of 150mm reducing or increasing moisture content for a suitable maximum
compaction. If existing soil found to be unsuitable that cannot be properly
compacted shall be removed to a depth as prescribed by the consultant and only
approved materials as directed shall be used in the construction of embankments
and backfills.
7.6 SUBGRADE PREPARATION ON EMBANKMENT

7.5.1. General
The work consist of preparation of the existing ground on which embankment is to
be constructed. For detailed embankment preparation see Method Statement for
Roadway Embankment.
7.5.2. Soil examination / testing on an area for embankment

a. The existing area or section for roadway embankment shall be examined and/or
tested whether the existing ground is ready to receive an embankment.
7.5.3. Acceptable Material for Roadway Embankment

a. An acceptable backfill or embankment material shall be approved by the
Engineer prior to the start of embankment.
7.5.4. Compaction
a. Roadway embankment of approved type shall be placed in horizontal layers
not exceeding 200mm and shall be compacted as specified before placing the
next layer.
b. A Maximum Dry Density of 95% shall be obtained by rolling and compacting
sub-soil as determined by Modified Proctor Test.
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7.7 SUBGRADE LEVEL TOLERANCES
Allowable variation from Design Subgrade Level Surface: ±20mm
Allowable Surface Irregularity Measured by 3m- Straight Edge: 30mm
8. QUALITY:
shall be strictly enforced so that smooth Work Flow will be attained and prior work compliance
obtained such as the following:
8.1 Materials Submittal. All required materials approved by the SU, SE, QCE,
8.2Approved Drawings. All relevant drawings such as subgrade
elevations and line cross-sections shall be approved by the consultant
prior to commencing work.
constantly monitor and check the grading preparation to conform with
the above procedures. They have to ensure not to overcut beyond the
subgrade elevation so as to maintain in-situ layer already capable to
withstand the design load for the roadway.
9. SAFETY:
SO, QCE
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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
AGGREGATE SUBBASE
PREPARATION

Rev Date of Issue
Page 1 of 7
Table of Contents
Page Number
Cover Page 1
Revision Page 2
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 3
2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 3
4. RESOURCES ......................................................................................................................... 3
7. PROCEDURE: ....................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 GENERAL 4
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT 4
7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR SUBBASE MATERIAL 4
7.4 FURNISHING 5
7.5 SPREADING AND COMPACTION 5
7.6 TRIAL SECTION 6
7.7 TOLERANCES: 6
8. QUALITY: ............................................................................................................................ 7
9. SAFETY: ............................................................................................................................... 7
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Aggregate Subbase preparationincludes furnishing, placing, spreading and compaction of
Aggregatesubbase on a prepared subgrade for roadway construction at South Border
Infrastructure projects.
2. PURPOSE
To describe and outline the methodology and work procedures for Subbase preparationon a
prepared subgrade to achieve an acceptable level of quality and workmanship.
3. REFERENCES
3.2 Shop Drawings
4. RESOURCES

- Warning Tapes - Dump/Tipper Truck for - QC Engineer
- Spray Paints and Markers hauling and placing - Surveyor
- Steel Bar (for Staking) - Shovel - Safety Officer
- Wheelbarrow
SE - Site Engineer
SU – Surveyor
SO - Safety Officer
6.1 The Project Engineer shall direct when and where to start the Subbase preparation and
establish deadlines for activity to be finished. He shall make sure that subbase preparation
6.2 The Site Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of the Subbase preparation works.
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6.3 The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring the finishinsubbase
level as per the approved plans and specifications. He shall likewise ensure that appropriate
subbase material’s approval has obtained from the Engineer prior to the start of the work.
6.4 The Surveyor is responsible for establishing the boundaries, limits and extent of Subbase
preparation.
times. He shall make sure that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.
7. PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedure for the Subbase Preparation Works will serve as a guide by the Site
7.1 GENERAL
The Subbase preparation Works shall be done by the use of the Grader, Excavator,
Dump/Tipper Truck (for soil hauling and placing)and a set of minor tools such as shovel,
wheel borrow, etc.
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT

extent of the subbase preparation and constantly check the depth of subbase and
inform the operator when and where to stop placing of the subbase material.
7.2.2 He shall make sure also that subbase finishing level is established so as to avoid
overplacement and/or under placement of subbase material.
7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR SUBBASE MATERIAL

7.3.1 Subbase material shall be tested as specified in the project specifications as shown
on the table below:
MOT
Material Name Characteristics Test Method Sampling Frequency Point of Sampling
Specs.
Aggregate Sub- AASHTOT 27 One test per source. One per source. (75 Kg)
3.02 base Coarse Sieve Analysis 1 Test for every 10,000 Sample from pit or
cu. m. crusher. 35 kg from
central mix plant.
Sand Equivalent AASHTOT 176 One test per source. Use same sample
1 Test for every 10,000
cu. m.
Plasticity Index AASHTOT 90 One test per source. In place after
1 Test for every 10,000 processing
cu. m.
Abrasion Loss AASHTOT 96 One test per source. In place after
1 Test for every 10,000 processing
cu. m.
Moisture Density AASHTO T 180 One test per source. Lab test
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1 Test for every 10,000
cu. m.
California ASTMD 1883 One test per source. In place after
Bearing Ratio 1 Test for every 10,000 processing
cu. m.
Field Density AASHTOT191,OR One per layer per 20,000 In place immediately
T238 andT 239. SQ. M. prior to placement of
next layer.
3.02.3.1 Proportioning Job mix design Job Mix Formula If grading is approved, In place after
Aggregates proposal Grading AASHTO submit detailed proposals processing
Sub-Base T 27 for JMF to the Engineer
Mixture
Field Density AASHTOT 191, At least 5 min. test In place immediately
ORT 238 and randomly selected prior to placement of
T 239. location in each lot. next layer.
At least 8 min. nuclear

gage test.
Gradation AASHTO T 27 1 test for every 2000 cu. In place after
m. processing
Sand Equivalent AASHTOT 176 1 test for every 2000 cu. In place after
m. processing
Plasticity Index AASHTOT 90 1 test for every 2000 cu. In place after
m. processing
Abrasion Loss AASHTOT 96 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR 500 cu. In place after
m. 1 test & 1 test each processing
250 cu. m. thereafter
CBR ASTMD 1883 1 Test for 5000 cu. m. In place after
processing
7.3.2 Only approved subbase material shall be delivered at site.
7.4 FURNISHING
7.4.1 The furnishing of Aggregate Sub-base shall Comply with the material requirements
as per Specifications free from vegetable matter and lumps or balls of clay to an
extent that it can readily compacted to form a firm and stable sub-base.
7.4.2 The Sub-base material shall conform to the grading requirements as per
specifications and approved drawings.
7.5 SPREADING AND COMPACTION

7.5.1 Aggregate Subbase Course shall be Spread on a prepared thickness as per plan.
7.5.2 The AggregateSubbase Course shall be spread and layed out one layer compaction
for thickness equal to 150mm or less and two or more layers of approximate equal
thicknesses for sub-base.
7.5.3 The maximum compacted thickness for any one layer shall not exceed 150mm.
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7.5.4 Any irregularities (protrusion or depressions on compacted sub-base) shall be
adjusted by loosening, removing or adding to form a smooth and uniform thickness.
7.5.5 At places not accessible for rolling compaction an approved Tamper shall be used
instead.
7.6 TRIAL SECTION

7.6.1 A trial section of 500m² shall be constructed.
7.7 TOLERANCES:
7.7.1 An allowable tolerances for compacted layer shall be of the following:
ALLOWABLE VARIATION FROM DESIGN: THICKNESS (in mm)

Thickness of Layer ±20
Surface Level +10, -20
Surface Irregularity measured by 3-m straight edge 20
Longitudinal Grade over 25m lenghth +0.1%
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8. QUALITY:
8.2 Approved Drawings. All relevant drawings such as subbase
elevations and line grade cross-sections shall be approved by
the consultant prior to commencing work.
9. SAFETY:
SO, QCE
shall be observed.
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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
AGGREGATE BASE
PREPARATION

Rev Date of Issue
Page 1 of 6
Table of Contents
Page Number
Cover Page 1
Revision Page 2
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 3
2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 3
4. RESOURCES ......................................................................................................................... 3
7. PROCEDURE: ....................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 GENERAL 4
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT 4
7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR AGGREGATE BASE MATERIAL 4
7.4 FURNISHING 5
7.5 SPREADING AND COMPACTION 5
7.6 TRIAL SECTION 5
7.7 TOLERANCES: 5
8. QUALITY: ............................................................................................................................ 6
9. SAFETY: ............................................................................................................................... 6
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Aggregate Base preparation includes furnishing, placing, spreading and compaction
of Aggregate Base Course on a prepared Subbase for roadway construction at South
Border Infrastructure projects.
2. PURPOSE
To describe and outline the methodology and work procedures for Aggregate Base preparation
on a prepared subbase to achieve an acceptable level of quality and workmanship.
3. REFERENCES
3.2 Shop Drawings
4. RESOURCES

- Warning Tapes - Dump/Tipper Truck for - QC Engineer
- Spray Paints and Markers hauling and placing - Surveyor
- Steel Bar (for Staking) - Shovel - Safety Officer
- Wheelbarrow
SE - Site Engineer
SU – Surveyor
SO - Safety Officer
6.1 The Project Engineer shall direct when and where to start the Aggregate Base preparation
and establish deadlines for activity to be finished. He shall make sure that Base preparation
6.2 The Site Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of the Aggregate Base preparation
works.
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6.3 The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring the finishing aggregate
base level as per the approved plans and specifications. He shall likewise ensure that
appropriate aggregate base material’s approval has obtained from the Engineer prior to the
start of the work.
6.4 The Surveyor is responsible for establishing the boundaries, limits and extent of Aggregate
Base preparation.
times. He shall make sure that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.
7. PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedure for the Aggregat Base Preparation Works will serve as a guide by the
Site Engineer together with the surveyor along the course of their work in order to achieve an
7.1 GENERAL
The Aggregate Base preparation Works shall be done by the use of the Grader,
Excavator, Dump/Tipper Truck (for soil hauling and placing) and a set of minor tools
such as shovel, wheel borrow, etc.
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT

extent of the Base preparation and constantly check the depth of Base and inform the
operator when and where to stop placing of the aggregate base material.
7.2.2 He shall make sure also that base finishing level is established so as to avoid over
placement and/or under placement of base material.
7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR AGGREGATE BASE MATERIAL
7.3.1 Subbase material shall be tested as specified in the project specifications as shown
on the table below:
MOT Material
Specs. Name
Aggregate Grading AASHTO T 27 1 Test for every 2000 cu. In place after processing
3.03 Base Coarse m.
AASHTO T 96 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR 500 In place after processing
Abrasion Loss cu. m. 1 test & 1 test
each 250 cu .m.
thereafter
Plasticity Index AASHTO T 90 1 Test for every 2000 cu. In place and tested in
m. lab.
CBR AASHTO D 1883 1 Test for every 5000 cu In place and tested in
(Grading 1) .m. lab.
CBR AASHTOD 1883 1 Test for every 5000 cu. In place and tested in
(Grading 2) m. lab.
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CBR AASHTO D 1883 1 Test for every 5000 cu. In place and tested in
(Grading 3) m. lab.
Thickness As compacted Test hole measurement In place and compacted

at area
7.4 FURNISHING
7.4.1 The furnishing of Aggregate Base Courseshall Comply with the material
requirements as per Specifications free from vegetable matter and lumps or balls of
clay to an extent that it can readily compacted to form a firm and stable Base.
7.4.2 The Aggregate Base material shall conform to the grading requirements as per
specifications and approved drawings.
7.5 SPREADING AND COMPACTION

7.5.1 Aggregate Base Course shall be Spread on a prepared thickness as per plan.
7.5.2 The Aggregate Base Course shall be spread and layed out one layer compaction for
thickness equal to 150mm or less and two or more layers of approximate equal
thicknesses for Base
7.5.3 The maximum compacted thickness for any one layer shall not exceed 150mm.
7.5.4 Any irregularities (protrusion or depressions on compacted sub-base) shall be
adjusted by loosening, removing or adding to form a smooth and uniform thickness.
7.5.5 At places not accessible for rolling compaction an approved Tamper shall be used
instead.
7.6 TRIAL SECTION

7.7 TOLERANCES:
Allowable tolerances for compacted layer shall of the following:
ALLOWABLE VARIATION FROM DESIGN THICKNESS (in mm)
Longitudinal Grade over 25m lenghth +0.1%
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8. QUALITY:
consultant
8.2Approved Drawings. All relevant drawings such as Base elevations
and line grade cross-sections shall be approved by the consultant prior
to commencing work.
8.3Routine Work. The SE, QCE, together with the Surveyor
shall constantly monitor the work operation to conform with the
9. SAFETY:
SO, QCE
shall be observed.
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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
ASPHALT ROAD PAVING
(USING SUPERPAVE SYSTEM)

Rev Date of Issue
Page 1 of 9
Table of Contents
Page Number
Cover Page 1
Revision Page 2
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 3
2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................ 3
3. REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 3
4. RESOURCES ......................................................................................................................... 3
7. PROCEDURE: ....................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 GENERAL 4
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT 4
7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR ASPHALT PAVEMENT MATERIAL 4
7.4 BASE SURFACE PREPARATION 7
7.5 BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT APPLICATION 7
7.6 FURNISHING 7
7.7 TRANSPORTING AND PLACING 7
7.8 TRIAL SECTION 8
7.9 TOLERANCES: 8
8. QUALITY: ............................................................................................................................ 8
9. SAFETY: ............................................................................................................................... 9
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1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Asphalt Pavement Construction includes furnishing, placing, spreading and compaction of
Asphalt wearingCourse on a prepared Base for roadway construction at South Border
Infrastructure projects.
2. PURPOSE
To describe and outline the methodology and work procedures for Asphalt Pavement
Construction on a prepared Base to achieve an acceptable level of quality and workmanship.
3. REFERENCES
3.2 Shop Drawings
4. RESOURCES

- Wooden Stake - Asphalt Compactor (Steel - Project Engineer
- Concrete Nails and Pneumatic) - Site Engineer
- Warning Tapes - Asphalt Paver - QC Engineer
- Spray Paints and Markers - Water Spray Tank Truck - Surveyor
- Steel Bar (for Staking) - Asphalt Sprayer tank - Safety Officer
- Asphalt Mixing Plant
- Asphalt Concrete Batching
Plant
SE - Site Engineer
SU – Surveyor
SO - Safety Officer
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6.1 The Project Engineer shall direct when and where to start the Asphalt Pavement
Construction and establish deadlines for activity to be finished. He shall make sure that
Asphalt Pavement Construction shall be finished with-in the time frame set forth on the
construction schedule.
6.2 The Site Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of the Asphalt Paving works.
6.3 The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring the method and
frequency of sampling complies with the project specification and the approved plans. He
shall likewise ensure that Job Mix Formula’s approval has been obtained from the
Engineer prior to the start of the work.
6.4 The Surveyor is responsible for establishing the boundaries, limits and extent of Asphalt
Paving Operation
times. He shall make sure that appropriate wearing of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) is observed at all times during course of asphalt operation.
7. PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedure for the Asphalt Paving Works will serve as a guide by the Site
Engineer together with the Asphalt team along the course of their work in order to achieve an
7.1 GENERAL
The Asphalt Pavement is composed of Asphalt Wearing Course of 50mm thickness at Area
1(Jizan) and Area 2(Asir) and a thickness of 75mm shall be laid out at Area 3(Sharura) and
Area 4(Aradah).
7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT

7.2.1 The surveyor will make sure that base finishing level is established in accordance
with the line grade cross-sections and profile so as to avoid over placement
and/or under placement of Asphalt Wearing Course Pavement.
extent of the Asphalt Paving works and regularly check the Asphalt thickness as
paving progresses and inform immediately the operator and the SE if significant
variation from acceptable tolerance exceeded the design grade level.
7.3 TEST METHODS AND MINIMUM SAMPLING FOR ASPHALT PAVEMENT MATERIAL
7.3.1 Asphalt Pavement material shall be tested as specified in the project specifications
as shown on the table below:
MOT
Sampling
reference Material Name Characteristics Test Method Point of Sampling
Frequency
Section
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4.03 Aggregates For Sieve analysis AASHTO T 27 One per production One per source to be tested in
Bituminous day lab
Surface
Treatments And
Seal Coats
Flakiness AASHTOT11 One per production One per source to be tested in
day lab
Loss by abrasion AASHTOT 96 One per production In place or in source, To be
week tested in the lab.
Soundness AASHTOT 104 One per production In place or in source, To be
Stripping AASHTOT 182 One per source In place or in source, To be
tested in the lab.
Liquid limit (2) AASHTOT 89 One per production In place or in source, To be
Plasticity index (2) AASHTO T 90 One per week In place OR in the stockpile to
during production be tested in the lab
and stockpiling
Sand equivalent (2) AASHTO T 176 One per week In place OR in the stockpile to
and stockpiling
Loss by abrasion AASHTOT 96 One per week In place OR in the stockpile to
and stockpiling
Stripping AASHTOT 182 One per week In place OR in the stockpile to
and stockpiling
Aggregates for Sieve analysis AASHTOT 27 One per week In place OR in the stockpile to
Bituminous Sand during production be tested in the lab
Sub-base and stockpiling
Courses and
Open Graded
Sub-bases
Corse (Hot
bines)
Bituminous sand Marshall Mix Design AASHTO T 245 One set per plant In place OR in the stockpile
sub-base per production day
courses
Marshall stability AASHTOT 245 One per source In place OR in the stockpile to
be tested in the lab
Effect of water AASHTO T 165 One per plant per Per plant to be tested in the lab
production day
Extracted Asphalt AASHTO T 164 One per plant per Per plant to be tested in the lab
production week
Gradation of AASHTOT 30 One per (5000) cu. From Roadway behind paver
Extracted Aggregate meter.
Thickness AASHTOT 168 One per (5000) cu. In place as directed by engineer
meter.
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Field Density AASHTOT 166 One core per Every roadway complete
(1,000) sq. meter course
Aggregates for Sieve analysis AASHTOT 27 One core per Every roadway complete
Bituminous Base (1,000) sq. meter course
Corse
(Stockpiled)
Fractured faces ASTM D 5821 One per week Per source During production
during production and stockpiling to be tested in
and stockpiling the lab.
Sand Equivalent (2) AASHTO T 176 One per week from Per source During production
the cold feed during and stockpiling to be tested in
mix production the lab.
Plasticity index (2) AASHTOT 90 One per week from Per source During production
Soundness AASHTOT104 One per week from Per source During production
Loss by abrasion AASHTO T 96 One per source In place or in source, To be
tested in the lab.
Thin and Elongated Specification as One per week Per source During production
pieces directed by during production and stockpiling to be tested in
engineer and stockpiling the lab.
Aggregates for Striping AASHTOT 182 One per week Per source During production
Bituminous Base during production and stockpiling to be tested in
Course (Hot and stockpiling the lab.
bins)
Sieve analysis AASHTOT 27 One per source In place or in source, To be
tested in the lab.
Mineral filler Sieve analysis AASHTOT 37 One set per plant from each bin
per production day
Bituminous Base Marshall Mix Design AASHTO T 245 One per source per In place Randomly as directed
500 ton filler by engineer.
Marshall Stability AASHTO T 245 One per source In place to be tested in the lab
Effect of water AASHTO T 165 One per plant per Per plant to be tested in the lab
production day
Extracted Asphalt AASHTO T 164 One set per plant Per plant to be tested in the lab
content per production day
Gradation of AASHTOT 30 One per (5000) cu. From Roadway behind paver
Extracted Aggregate meter.
Specifications of Sand Equivalent AASHTO T 176 One per (5000) cu. In place as directed by engineer
Source of coarse meter.
and Fine
Aggregate
Soundness AASHTOT 104 One per week In place OR in the stockpile to
and stockpiling
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Friability and AASHTOT 112 Randomly test OR In place or in source, To be
Deleterious Material as directed by tested in the lab.
engineer.
Specifications Angularity of Coarse ASTMD 5821 One per (10,000) From source to be tested in the
for Aggregate as Aggregate cu. meter Of lab
a Blend to Match concrete
Super Pave
Requirements
Angularity of Fine AASHTOT 304 One per week Per source During production
Aggregate –Method A and stockpiling to be tested in
the lab.
Flakiness of ASTMD 4791 One per week Per source During production
Aggregate and stockpiling to be tested in
the lab.
Structural Ratios Resistance of AASHTOT 312 One per production In place or in source, To be
of Aggregate Compacted week tested in the lab.
Bituminous
Mixture to Moisture
Induced Damage for
Super pave
Evaluation of AASHTOT 283 As required in Take from H. Bins
Strength and specification
moisture Sensitivity
7.4 BASE SURFACE PREPARATION

7.4.1 The base surface to be treated with bituminous prime coat shall be prepared by
removing dirt and other foreign materials and bringing the surface into saturation
by lightly spraying with water.
7.5 BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT APPLICATION

7.5.1 The rate of application of bituminous prime coat conforms and/or within the range
specified in the Job Mix Design of 0.50 to 1.75 liters per square meter as specified.
7.5.2 The applied Bituminous Prime Coat shall be left undisturbed for a period for at
least 24 hours and must be closed to traffic prior to asphalt paving.
7.6 FURNISHING
7.6.1 Asphalt Plants shall be established by the SBG (main contractor).
7.6.2 The furnishing of Asphalt Pavement shall comply with the Job Mix Formula’s
submitted by SBG (main contractor) in accordance with the project specifications
and as approved by the Consultant.
7.7 TRANSPORTING AND PLACING

7.7.1 The Asphalt Wearing Course (Superpave PG 70-10) shall be spread by an Asphalt
Paver on a prepared base fully treated with Bituminous Prime Coat of thickness
50mm for Region 1 and 2 and 75mm for Region 3 and 4.
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7.7.2 Bituminous Asphalt Paver equipment shall be of type which conforms to the
technical requirements specified in the project technical specifications and as
approved by the consultant.
7.8 TRIAL SECTION

7.9 TOLERANCES:
Allowable tolerances for compacted layer shall of the following:
ALLOWABLE VARIATION FROM DESIGN THICKNESS (in mm)
Longitudinal Grade over 25m length +0.1%
8. QUALITY:
consultant
8.2 Approved Drawings. All relevant drawings such as Base elevations
and line grade cross-sections shall be approved by the consultant
prior to commencing work.
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9. SAFETY:
SO, QCE
The following safety requirements must always be observed and
adhered in the site at all times:

shall be observed.
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ARCHEN

Saudi Bin Laden

Project: South Border Infrastructure Project (Roads and Buildings)

Date: 03 Sep 2012 H1433/10/17

To: Essam Zahran From: Majdi Issa Twal

LIST OF DOCUMENTS ISSUED

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Rev. No. Date Revision Details / Description Status

Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved For Submission By:

Plasticity Index AASHTO TRS P W W 1 Test for every Pre

Plasticity AASHTO TRS P W W One per week during In place OR in Pre

Loss by AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Soundness AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Friable AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Specific Gravity AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Thin and Specification TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Soluable BS 882and TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Moisture AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Soundness AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

Friable AASHTO TRS P W W One per From source to be Pre

P W W One test per From Mixer or During

Prepared by Reviewed by Description

0 15 July 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel AbuSadah Initial issue

1 14 August 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel AbuSadah 1st Revision

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 2

1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................ 3

5. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS: .......................................................................................... 3

7.1. PRIMARY CONTROL POINTS 4

1.1 Establishing primary control points.

4.1 Materials 4.2 Equipment 4.3 Personnel

5. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS:

7.1. PRIMARY CONTROL POINTS

7.2. ESTABLISHING WORKING POINTS

7.3. STAKING AND GRADING

7.3.2. Staking Layout

A.1 Stake marking for Road Embankment

A.2 Stake marking for Slope Side Cutting

7.4.2. GPS Total Station Traversing

7.5. AS-BUILT SURVEY

7.6. SURVEY EQUIPMENT TOLERANCES

DESCRIPTION OF WORK IN-CHARGE

DESCRIPTION OF WORK IN-CHARGE

Prepared by Reviewed by Description

0 15 July 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel Abusadah Initial issue

1 14 August 2012 Salvador D. Paguntalan Nabeel Abusadah 1st Revision

1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................. 3

5. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS: ......................................................................................... 3

4.1 Materials 4.2 Equipment 4.3 Personnel

5. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS:

7.2 SURVEY LAYOUT

7.3 SITE CLEARANCE/EXCAVATION PERMIT

7.4 TRIAL PIT LOCATION

7.5 ROAD WORKS EXCAVATION