a Kem (©) Recovering the sample contained inthe split-spoon sampler and preserving the same in air-tight sample container including ~ waxing, labeling, packing, storage, tanshipment and cost of non-returnable sample container. Conducting static cone penetration test as per IS 4968 (Part 1)-1977 upto any depth, as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. Laboratory testing, () Carrying out grain size analysis using 100 mm, 80mm, 20 mm, 4.75 mm, 2 mm, 425 micron and 75 micron IS sieves as per IS 2720 (Part 1V)-1975. (b) Extra over item 1(@) for carrying out grain size analysis of the fraction passing 75 micron sieve as per IS 2720 (Part IV)-1975, Determination of natural moisture content as per IS 2720 (Part 11-1973, Determination of liquid limit and plastic limit (on samples other than purely cohesionless sand or gravel) as per IS 2720 (Part V)-1970. Determination of specific gravity as per 1S 2720 (Part T1)-1966. Determination of organic matier content of soil as per IS 2720 (Patt XXID-1972. Determination of moisture content - dry density relationship using light compaction as per IS 2720 (Part VID)-1974, Determination of unconfined compression strength as per IS 2720 (Part X)-1973 Determination of shear strength parameters from direct shear test as per IS 2720 (Part XII1)-1972 including determination of bulk density natural moisture content and void ratio (by testing a set of minimum three specimens from the same sampte at different normal stresses) (a) onundisturbed sample (b) on remoulded sample Determination of shear strength parameters from unconsolidated undrained triaxial test as per IS 2720 (Part XD-1970 including determination of bulk density natural moisture content and void ratio (by testing a sct of minimum three specimens from the same sample at different cell pressures) (a) onundisturbed sample (b) on remoulded sample Determination of shear strength parameters from consolidated undrained test with measurement of pore pressure as per IS 2720 (Part XID-1975 including determination of bulk density, natural moisture content, A-factor and B-factor (by testing a set of minimum theee specimens from the same sample at different consolidation pressures) (@) on undisturbed sample (b) on remoulded sample Unit Each sample recovered Per merre Each sample Each sample Each sample Each sample Each sample Each sample Each sample Bach sample Each sample Bach sample Each sample Each sample Each sample Each sample304/95 Item tatzrmination of Ce and Cy fom consolidation test a per IS 2720 (Part XV)-1965 Others fa) by Extra over item 11) for supplying extra copies of consolidated Feport on soil investigations Unit Each sample LS. Per copy1 304/96 - ANNEXURE ‘P” TST OF ISI CODESISPECIFICATIONS RELATING TO SOIL EXPLORATION AND TESTING (AS IN FEB. 1979, LIABLE TO CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME) IS: 1498-1970 18:2131-1963, 18:2132-1972 18:2720 Part 1-1972 Part 11-1973 Part HI1-1964 Part IV-1975 Part V-1970 Part VIEI972 Part VII-1974 Part VIII-1974 Part X-1973 Part XI-1970 Part XII-1975, Part XII-1972 Part XIV-1964 Part XV-1965, Part XX1-1978 Part XXII-1972 Part XXVI-1973 Part XXVII-1978, Part XXVINI-1974 Classification and identification of soil for general engineering purposes (first revision) Method for standard penetration tet of soils Code of practice for thin-walled tube sampling of soils (first revision) Methods of test for soils Preparation of dry soil samples for various tests (first revision) Determination of water content (second revision) Determination of specitic gravity Grain size analysis (first revision) Determination of liquid and plastic limits (first revision) Determination of shrinkage factors (first revision) Determiantion of water content dry density relation using light compaction first revision) Determination of water content dry density relation using heavy compaction (Cirst revision) Determination of unconfined compressive strength (first revision) Determination of shear strength parameters of @ specimen tested in unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression without the measurement of pore water pressure. Determination of shear strength parameters of soit from consolidated lundrained triaxial compression test with measurement of pore water pressure. Direct shear test (first revision) Determination of density index (relative density) of cohesionless soils Determination of consolidation properties. Determination of total soluble solids (first revision) Determination of organic matter (first revision) Determination of pH value (first revision) Determination of total soluble sulphates (first revision) Determination of dry density of soits, in place, by the sand replacement method (first revision)304/97 Part XXIX-1975 Determination of dry density of oils. mpc, bythe core cuter method ft revision) ' Part XXX-1968 Laboratory vane shear test Part XXXIH-1967 Determination of the density inplace by ring and water replacement method. Part XXXIV-1972 Determination of density of soil in-place by rubber balloon method. Part XXXV-1974 Measurement of negative pore water pressure Part XXXVI-1975 Laboratory determination of permeability of granular soils (constant head) Part XXXVII-1976 Determination of sand equivalent values of soils and fine aggregates Part XXXVIII-1976 Compaction central test (Half method) Part XXXIX-1977___ Direct shear test for soils containing gravels Sectional Laboratory test Part XL-1978 Determination of swelling potential of soils Part XLI-1978 Determination of swelling pressure of soils 18:2809-1972 Glossary of terms and symbols relating to soil engineering (First revision) 18:4434-1978, Cide of practice for in-situ vane shear test for soils (first revision) 18:4968 Method for subsurface sounding for soils Part 1-1977 Dynamic method using 50 mm cone without bentonite slurry (first revision) Part 11-1977 Dynamic method using cone and bentonite slurry (first revision) Part 111-1977 Static cone penetration test (first revision) 18:8763-1978 ‘Code of Practice for undisturbed sampling of sands 18:1892-1962 Code of practice for silt investigation for foundations, NB. Since ISI Codes/Spécifications are liable to revisions/additions/deletion from time to time, the currently applicable ISI Codes/Specifications should be ascertained and made use of.‘LOWCHART SHOWING STEPS AND PROCEDURES IN SOIL, INVESTIGATIONS AND EMBANKMENT DESIGN FOR HIGH APPROACHES TO BRIDGES AND OVER-DRIDGES407 SPECIFICATIONS-SEE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (ROADS WING) SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE WORKS (SECOND REVISION) 1988 SeeeERTE Code No. Circular No. & Date Brief Subject 407.14 RW/33035/2/93/S&R Ministry of Surface Transport (Roads dated 9.8.95 Wing's) Specifications for Road and Bridge ‘Works (Third Revision 1995) - Adoption thereof on all National Highways and Centrally Aided Woks 407.15 RWINH-33035/2/93/S8R Ministry of Surface Transport (Roads = dated 16.11.95 Wing's) Specifications for Road and Bridge ‘Works (Third Revision 1994) - Adoption thereof on all National Highways and Centrally Aided Woks - Corrigendum to Clause No, 408,5.1 and 408.5.3,407130 407.14 | Dated, the 9th August, 1995 No.RW/33035/293/SER To ‘The Chiet Engincers (dealing with National Highways and other Centrally aided works), Public Works Department of all States and Union Territotis, Director General (Works), Central Public Works Department, Director General Border Road Subject: Ministry of Surface Transport (Roads Wing's) Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (Third Revision 1995) - Adoption ‘thereof on all National Highways and Centally Aided Works Ministry has revised (Third Revision) the “Specifications for Road & Bridge Works” which is now available for sale from the Indian Roads Congress, New Delhi, This has been priced at Rs.400/- per copy. 2 ‘The third revised edition of the "Specifications" includes specification for a number of new items such as erosion control, slurry seal and recycling of bituminous pavements etc, A full section has been devoted to concrete pavements, geosynthetics. In bridges, a section has also been added for expansion joints and wearing coat and appurtenances etc, Overall, attempt has been to ensure through these specification high quality standards in execution of highway and bridge works. 3. Tehas been decided that all NITs and Tender Documents should henceforth be issued based onthe third revision and all future projects and estimates pertaining to National Highway works should be framed in accordance with these provisions In order to ensure this, it is requested that necessary copies of the specifications may be obtained directly from the Indian Roads Congress, Jamnagar House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi immediately and all officers working in your organisation directed for taking suitable action accordingly. Kindly acknowledge this leter wo8 | [40745 j No RWINHL33025205758R Date he 1th Novenber, 1995 te ‘The Chief Engineers (ling with Naonal Highways and oter Cen sided wor), Pubic Woks Departmental Sats andUsion Tonos, Distr Genel Won) Cosel Public ede Pepatine Director General Borer Ron, Charman Neonat Highways Ahoy of ala Sub: Mii of Sue Road Win Scien Rnd nd Big Was Thi Revo 18) Adon eon all National Highways and Centrally Aided Works - Corrigendum to Clause No. 4083.1 and 408.5.3 Please refer to the correspondence resting with letter of even number dated 9th August, 1995 vide which it was intimated that henceforth all NITs and Tender Documents need to be based on the third revision. ‘The paras 408.5.] and 408.5.3 under Clause 408 "cement concrete ketb and kerb with channel” have been reviewed and amended. The amended paras as under shall be applicable. 408.5.1 Kerb shall be Inié on frm foundation of tninimum 150 mm thickness of cement concrete of MLO grade cas in Sica or on extended width of pavement. The foundation shall have a projection of 50 mm beyond the ke stone Before laying the foundation of lean concrete, the base shall be levelled and slightly watered to make i damp, 406.5.3 _Afterlaying the kerbs and jus prior to hardening ofthe concrete, saw cul grooves shall be provided at 5 mintervals lor as specified by the Engineer,602 ROAD SIGNS AND MARKINGS Code No. Circular No. & Date Brief Subject Page No. 602.22 RW/NH-33023/31/88-DO III Policy regarding installation of Road Signs dated 4.12.95 using Retro-reflective Sheetings on 602126 National Highways, 033 602.23 RWINH-33023/31/88-DO Il _Use of Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) dated 15.1.96 Plates for Road Traffic Signs 602/33 602.24 RWINH-11047/1/87-DO1 doe 602/33, 8.2.96 &34 602.25 RWINH.33023/31/88-DO II Policy regarding installation of road signs dated 5.2.96 using retro-reflective sheetings on National Highways 602/34 602.26 RWINH-33023/31/88-DO II Installation of Road Signs Using Retro- dated 5/15.2.96 reflective Sheetings on National Highways - 602/34 Feedback regarding Field Performance &35 602.27 RW/NH-33023/31/88-DO IIT Policy regarding private participation in axed 22.3.96 provision of Retro-reflective road signs on 602/35 National Highways 36 602.28 RWINH33023/31/88-DO IL Road signs on National Highways using 602/36 dated 26.8.96/9.9.96 Retro-reflective sheeting &37 602.29 RWINH-33023/31/88-DO II Policy regarding Private Participation in dated 193.97 provision of retro-reflective road signs on 602/37 National Highways - Model draft agreement 1040 602.30 RWINH-33023/1097-DO IL Tentative Specifications for Reflective 602140 dated 11.697 Pavetnent Markers (Roads Studs) toad 602.31 RW/NH-33023/31/88-DOIT Private participation in provision of retro- dated 9.2.98 reflective road signs on National Highways ‘6ouse 604 HIGHWAY SAFETY-RAILS, BARRIERS, SPEED BREAKERS 604.16 RWINH-11064/1/91-DOL Provision of Safety Measures at Approaches dated 1.11.94 to Railway Level Crossings 60429 604.17 RWINH-11064/1/91-DOI Construction of Speed Breakers : Policy 604n29 dated 28.6.96 regarding 1031 604.18 RWINH-33044/11/96-S&R Safety precautions on 2-lane National 60432 dated 20.12.96 Highways with paved shoulders &33602726 -— 602.22 ‘No.RWINH-33023/31/88-DO IIT Dated, the dth December, 1995 To cae Secretaries, PWD of all StatesUTs, Chief Engineers (dealing with National Highways and other Geaually Sponsored Schemes), Public Works Department of ali Sates and Union Temitores, Diener General, (Border Road), Director General (Works), Central Public Works Department, Chairman, Navonal Highways Authority of India Subjese Policy regarding installation f Road Signs using Retro-eflective Shectnys 1 National Highways The Ministry vide its Circular No, RW/NH-33023/31/88-DO 1 sed 2,5,94 had brought out guidelines for tse of retro-reflective sheetings for road signs with twotypes of materials ly “High Intensity Grade and “Engineering Grade’ (Annes-1), While encapsulated lens type retro-reflecive sheetingssicns only were specified caren te high ro:prismatic type material: also, for providing high intensity grade ‘ol stuns. The guidelines calescieulated have accordingly been modified t facilitate use ofthese materials fer road signs along National Highways (Annex-II) 2. A wypical warranty supplied by the known manufactures of micrs-prismatic materials for road signs is enclosed at Annex-IIL. It is suggested that a feedback regarding their perforin. 2 at site may be sent to this Ministry wherever these are installed. Enclosure with letter No.RW/NH-33023/31/88-DO IIL, ie 4th December, 1995 Annex T 801.3. Traffic Signs having retro-reflective sheeting: 801.3.1. General Requirements: “The retro-reflecive sheetings used on the sign shall consist c white or coloured sheeting having a smooth Culcr surface which has the property of retro-eflection over its entire surface. «shall be weather-tesistant and show Tar fasmess. Tt shall be new and unused and shall show no evidence of eracsng, scaling, pitting, blistering. edge "fing or curling and shall have negligible shrinkage or expansion, A certificate ci having tested the shecting fox thece Properties in an unprotected outdoor exposure facing the sun for two years and «s having passed these tests shall be obtained from a reputed laboratory by the manufacturer of the sheeting. The sflective sheeting shall be either ot enaincering grade material with enclosed lens or of high intensity grade with enc: .ated lens/miero prismatic type. The ‘wpe of shecting to be used would depend upon the type, functional hierarchy ais. portance of the road, 8013.2, High Intensity Grade Sheeting: 801.321, Eneapsulated Lens Type: This sheeting shall be of encapsulated lens type consisting of spher- sl glass lens elements, adhered to a synthetic resin and encapsulated by @ flexible, transparent water-proof plo ic having a smooth surface. ‘The ‘suo-reflective surface after cleaning with soap and water and in dry conditions! =i! have the minimum co-efficient of “eto-reflection determined in accordance with ASTM Standard E:810) as indice ~ in Table 800-1 (a).+ ae. 602/27 Table 800-1 (a) ‘ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM CO-EFFICIENT OF RETRO-REFLECTION FOR HIGH INTENSITY GRADE (ENCAPSULATED LENS TYPE) SHEETING (CANDELAS PER LUX SQUARE METRE) Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Greens Blue angle (in Angle Red degrees) (in degrees) 02 4 250 170 100 45 2 02 +30 150 100 60 25 ul 05 4 95 a 30 15 15 05 430 6 45 2s 10 50 801.322, Micro-prismatic Type: These sheetings shall be of unmetalised micro-prismatic material with high density of microscopic prism elements coated with pressure sensitive adhesive. The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimum co-efficient of retro-reflection determined in accordance with ASTM standard E:810 as indicated in Table 800-1 (b) Table 800-1 (b) ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM CO-EFFICIENT OF RETRO-REFLECTION FOR HIGH INTENSITY GRADE (MICRO-PRISMATIC) SHEETING (CANDELAS PER LUX SQUARE METRE) Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Green/ Blue angle (in Angle Red degrees) (in degrees) ou 4 400 270 160 56 32 02 4 250 170 100 35 20 02 430 80 64 34 9 5 os “4 135 100 64 0 10 os +30 55 37 24 65 35 801.3.2.3. When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90% of the values of retro-reflectance indicated in ‘Table 800-1(a) and 800-1(b) respectively. At the end of 7 years, the sheeting shall retain at least 80% of its original reuro-reflectance except for orange colour. 801.33. Engineering Grade Sheeting: This sheeting shall be of enclosed lens type consisting of micrascopic lens elements embedded beneath the Surface of a smooth, flexible, transparent, water-proof plastic, resulting in a non-exposed lens optical reflecting system. ‘The retro-reflective surface after cleaning with soap and water and in dry condition shall have the minimum co-efficient (of retro-reflection (determined in accordance with ASTM Standard : E-810) as indicated in Table 800-2.60228 ‘Table 800.2 ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM CO-EFFICIENT OF RETRO-REFLECTION FOR ENGINEERING GRADE ‘SHEETING (CANDELAS PER LUX PER SQUARE METRE) Observation Entrance White Yellow Orange Green Red Blue Angle in angle in degree degree 02 “4 70 50, 25 90 14s 40 02 430 30 2 79 350 6017 os 4 30 25 135 cn os +30 15 1B 40 223008 ‘When totally wet, the sheeting shall not show less than 90% of the values, of retro-refleetion indicated in ‘Table 800-2. At the end of 5 years, the sheeting shall retain atleast SO% of its original retro-reflectance. 801.24. Messages/Borders: ‘The messages (legends, levers, numerals etc.) and borders shall either be screen-printed or of cut-outs, Screen printing shall be processed and finished with materials and ina manner specified by the sheeting manufacturer, Cutouts shal be of materials as specitied by the sheeting manufacturer and shall be bonded with the sheeting inthe ‘manner specified by the manufacturer. Bohan For Steen printed wransparent coloured areas on white sheeting, ie co-efficient of reto-eflection shall ot be less than $0% ofthe values of corresponding colour in Tables 800-I(a), 800-1() and 800-2 as aplicbale $01.36, Cutout messages and borders, wherever use, shall be made out of retro-reflective sheeting (as per Clause 801.3.2 oF 801.3.3 as applicable) except those in black which shall be of non-reflective sheeting. 8013.7. Colour: Unless otherwise specified, the general colour scheme shall be as stipulated in IS:5 “Colour for Ready Mixed Paints" Blue IS Colour No. 166 : French Blue Red IS Colour No, $37: Signal Red Green IS Colour No=284 : India Green Orange IS Colour No, 591 : Deep Orange ‘The colours shall be durable and uniform in acceptable hue when viewed in day light or under normal readlights at night, (O138. Adhesives: ‘The sheeting shall either have a pressure sensitive adhesive of the aggressive-tack type requiring no heat, can beautification through reputed organisations to4 702.15 ©. “RWINH-110527997-D0 1" "Plantation and Maintenance of Shrubs abd dated 31.12.97 “lowering Plants in Medians of Highways 70s 702.16 RWINH-11052/1/97-DOI Revised Guidelines for Applicability of dated 63.98 Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 on linear 70215 plantations for widening/modernisation &6 703. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SOIL CONSERVATION 703.2 RWINH-11052/6/95-DO1 Implementation of stipulated environmental dated 5.2.96 safeguards and conditions for major Highway 7032 Projects &3 703.3 RWINH-11052/197-D01 Exemption ftom environemntal clearance for dated 244.97 © “road projects along the existing alignment - 7032 Reg. &3 atone AONE GENET Het,maa nos | No. RWINH-34059/196-58R Dated, the 31st March, 1997 To ‘TheChiet Engineers, PWD ofall State/UTs (dealing with National Highways and other Centrally Financed Schemes), Director General, Border Roads, Director General (Works), Cental ble Works Deparsecn, Chairman, Nationa Highways Authority of India, The Engineer n-Chiel Municipal Corporation of Ba Sihjes! Molto eri Specictons for Expansion ans In supersession ofthis Ministry's Circular letter of even number dated 28th June, 1996 on above subject, Please find herewith enclosed modified interim specifications for expansion joints for adoption on all National Highway and other centrally sponsored bridge projects. The provisions in these specifications will prevail whenever they are at variance with the existing specifications. Salient points of modified interim specifications are mentioned below - ul Component of various types of expansion joints which are mentioned in Annexure-II shall be imported to censure quality and performance, 12. Details of type, profile and major dimensions of edge beams and central beams of Strip Seal Joints and ‘Modular Strip/Box Seal Joints shall conform to those indicated in the sketches enclosed herewith in Annexute-tIl 13, ._ Special type of modular expansion joint should be provided for bridges having span length more than 120 'm andlor involving complex movementsirotations in different directions/planes, with prior approval of the Ministry. La, Criteria for adotpion of different types of expansion joints has been modified as indicated in Annexure-L 15. Specification for strip seal joints contained in Clause 2607 of this Ministry’s "Specifications for Roads & Bridge Works" stands substituted by those given herei 2 List of Indian Suppliers of various types of expansion joints including their foreign manufacturer/eollaborator is given in Annexure-II. Supply of expansion joints may be obtained on the basis of competitive bidding from amongst the manufacturers/suppliers of expansion joints mentioned therein, subject to their satisfying the requirements of the specifications. 3. While arranging supply of expansion joints, a warranty of trouble free performance for atleast ten years and free rectification of defects/replacement, if any, during this period may be insisted upon from the contractor/suppliers for all types of joints except for buried joints and filler joints, : 4 tis requested that the contents of this circular be brought to the notice of all officers in your department ‘concerned with National Highways and other Centrally sponsored schemes, 5. ‘You are also requested to send your comments/suuggestions, if ny, for further improvements of the interim specifications, 6 Please acknowledge receipt ofthis leter.i205 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (ROADS WING) MODIFIED INTERIM SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPANSION JOINTS Parivahan Bhavan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001asunder 172016 BURIED JOINT Clause 2604 of MOST Specification for Road & Bridge Works (Third Revision) may be deemed modified This joint shall consist of continuously laid bituminous/asphaltic surfacing over the joint gap bridged by a steel plate resting freely over the top surface of the deck concrete. 2. The'width of the joint gap shall be kept as 20 mm. The steel plate shall conform to weldable structural stcel as per 1S: 2062. The plate shall be 12mm thick and 200mm wide. ‘The plate shall be made of minimum number of pieces (not exceeding two pieces per traffic lane width) welded together to form the required length. 4. 8mm dia, 100mm tong nails, spaced at 300mm centres along the centre line of the plate shall be welded to the bottom surface of the steel plate to protrude vertically into the joint gap in order to prevent dislodging of the plate. 5. The plate and the nails shall be protected against corrosion by galvanising or any other approved anti-corrosive coating with a minimum thickness of 100 micron. These shall be completely free of oil, rust, loose paint or other similar material before application of anti-corrosive coating. 6. The conerete surface shall be free from any loose material and cleared of any grease, oil, paint, ete. and the surface shall be sand blasted, clean of all laitence and level true, prior to placement of the steel plate, 7. The plate shall be placed symmetrical to the centre line of the joint and it shall be ensured that the plate does not get displaced from its position while laying tie wearing coursei207 Il. ASPHALTIC PLUG JOINT Asphaltic plug joint shall consist of a polymer modified bituriten binder, carefully selected single size aggregate, closure/bridging metallic plate and heat resistant foam caulking/backer rod. 2 General Requirements : 24 The joint shall extend to the full depth of the wearing course down to structural concrete. Where needed, a recess may be cut into the deck slab concrete to accommodate the minimum required depth of the joints 2.2, The Joint shall be provided in the entire width of the structure including kerb and/or Footpath. A recess in the ketb and/or footpath shall be made to allow the joint to pass beneath them. ‘The expansion gap in the adjoining kerbs «andor footpaths shall be sealed with a suitable sealant such as polysulphide sealant. Expansion joint shall cater for a horizontal movement of 25mm and vertical movement of 2mm. This shatl tified by the manufacturer/supplier of the joint, ‘The minimum width (in traffic direction) of the joint shall be 500mm and maximum width shall be 750mm. as Minimum depth of joint shall be 75mm and maximum depth shall not exceed 100mm, ‘The joint shall be capable of performing satisfactorly, within the temperature (ambient) range of -5 to +50 3 Material : 3.1 Binder: ‘The polymer modified bitumen binder shall have the capacity to fill the gaps and voids between single size aggregate and to impart flexibility to accommodate various design movements. It shall be patented blend of bitumen, synthetic polymer, filers and surface active agent and shall be so formulated as to combine necessary fludity for the installation process, low temperature flexibility and flow resistance at high ambient temperatures. The binder shall satisfy following requirement Soficning point Core penetration at 25 deg. C0.1mm (BS 2499) Flow resistance at 70 deg. C, 5 hours (BS 2499) Extension Test (blocks prepared to ASTM D1190 and tested to limits BS 2499) Safe heating temperature 100 deg. C minimum 100mm max. 3mm max. S cycle of extension to 50 per cent ata rate of 3.2 mm/h at 25 des. 210 deg. C 2 Aggregates: The aggregate shall be single size aggregate chosen from basalt granite, grit stone or gabro roup. The nominal size of aggregate shall be 12.Smm for depths of joints upto 75mm and 20mm for joints of more epths of joint. The aggregate shall not be flaky and the Flakiness Index shall not be more than 25 per cent. The aggregate shall satisfy following grading requirements I S Sieve Designation 265mm 100 ‘Nominal size of aggregate 20mm per cent by weight passing the sieve 12.51 19.0mm 85-100 100 13.2mm 0-35 85-100 095mm 0-7 0-35 6.3mm : 0-7 023mm 0-2 0 600 micron ° 0-1 75 micron0/8 rhe aggregate should have good () Polished Stone Value (PSV), (i) Aggregate Abrasion Value (AAY), Agsregate Impact Value (ATV) and (iv) Aggregate Crush Value (ACV), In sidiges surface characteristies should Promote proper adhesion. The following are the required values PSV > 60 AAV <05 AlV <18 ACV = 10-25 Foam caulking/Backer Rod: A closed-cell polyolefine or open cell polyurethene toe cylinderieal ‘caulking or backer rod having diameter equal 1o 150 per cent of the joint opening shall be provided. It shall be heat “estsntand possess good flexibility and recovery characteristics with density of 25 0 30 Kum 4 Installation : . 4a. ‘The Expansion joint shall be installed by the manufacturer/Supplier 42. ‘The block out for the join shall be marked and constructed tothe dimensions as indicated in the drawing of recommended by manufacturer/supplier . 43. rie feces forthe block ut shall be throughly cleaned of any loose or foreign matral by wire brushing and ait blowing and dried with hot compressed air. 44, “The recess inthe deck sab, i requieed shal be repalced with epoxy mortar and cleaned and dried again 45. ‘Tre foam caulking/backing rod shal be placed about 5mm down ito the joint opening 46. “The aggregate shall be washed, cleaned and heated to a temperature between 120 - 180 deg, C. prior to placement. ; 47. ‘The binder shall be preheated to temperature of 170 - 190 ‘deg. C. before application. 8. Mile sealing the join opening with preheated binder, cae sail be taken that the binder doesnot spill on 2 the joint surface of the deck. 9. ‘The joint shall not be installed when the ambient temperature goes below +5 deg. C, or above +35 deg. C. “rwhile itis raining/snowing, (Planning for installation must take into accoune the wesghen condition). to. ‘When clement weather resumes, the joint installation may be continued afer the upper layer and/or exposed Mace ofthe pantally completed joint has been re-prepared by heating andlor coating with binder as necessary. Handling and Storage : ail the aggregates and binder shall be pre-bagged and clearly marked. All the material shall be stored on “onerete platform at 150mm above the ground in covered enclosures to avoid contaminalicn Tests and Standard of Acceptance : ‘The material shall be tested in accordance with these specifications and shall meet. prescribed criteria. The tufsecurer/supplir shall furnish the requisite certificates from the recognised testing laboratory of India or abroad. ‘The Work shall conform to these specifications and shall meet the prescribed standards of acceptance.17209 Ill. COMPRESSION SEAL JOINT 1 Compression seal joint shall consist of stec! armoured nosing at two edges of the joint gap suitably anchored to the deck concrete and a preformed chloroprene elastomer or closed cell foam joint sealer compressed and fixed into the joint gap with special adhesive binder. 2 Material 24 Steel nosing ; The steel nosing shall be of angle section ISA. 100x100 conforming to weldable structural steel as per IS: 2062, The thickness of legs shall not be less than 12mm. The top face of the angle shall be provided with Bleeder holes of 12mm diameter spaced at maximum [00mm centres so as to ensure that there are no voids inthe concrete beneath the angle 22. Anchorage: The anchorage steel shall conform to IS : 2062 or equivalent ‘The steel nosing shall be anchored to the deck by reinforcing bars, headed studs or bolts or anchor plates «cast in concrete or & combination of anchor plate and reinforcing bars, headed studs or bolts. Anchor bats, studs or bolts shall engage the main structural reinforcement of the deck and in case of anchor plates or anchor loops, this shall be achieved by passing transverse bars through the loops or plates. ‘The minimum thickness of anchor plate shall be 12mm. Total cross sectional area of bats, studs.or bolts on each side of the joint shall not be less than 160mm sq. per metre length ofthe joint and the centre to centre spacing shall ‘ot exceed 250mm. The ultimate resistance of anchorages shall not be less than SOOKN/n in any ditection. 23 Corrosion Protection : All steel section shall be protected against corrosion by hot dip galvanising or any other approved anti-corrosive coating with a minimum thickness of 100 micron 24, Joint Seal : 24.1, ‘The sealing element shal be a preformed continuous chloroprene or closed cell foam sea! with high tear strength, insensitive to soil, gasoline and ozone. It shall have high resistance (o aging and ensure water tightness, The seal should be vuleanised in a single operation forthe full Iength of the joint required for carriageway, kerbs and footpaths, if any. ‘The seal shall eater for a horizontal movement upto 40mm and vertical movement of 3mm, 24.2. ‘The physical properties of chloroprene/closed cell foam sealing element shall conform to the following (2) Chloroprene sea Shall be preformed extruded maltiweb cellular section of ehloroprene of such a shape a to promodse removal of foreign material during normal service operations. Chloroprene of joint sel shal conform to Clause 913 1 of HRC:83(Pan-Hl) and satisty the properties stipolated in Table-1 ofthese specifications except in respect of the working ‘movement range of the sealing element which shall be as specified im Clause 24.1 above (®) Closed Cell Foam Seat ‘Shall be of preformed non-extruded non-cellular section made from tow density closed cell, crosslinked ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene copolymer tht is physically blown using mitogen. The material shall possess properties 5 indicated inthe Table,120/10 Table -1 Property Specified Value 7 @® Density 41,7-51.3 kgleum Gi) Compression Set on 25mm ‘50 per cent compression samples (ASTM D 3575) for 2 hours at 23 degree Celcius, 2 hour recovery: 13 per cent set (ii) Working temperature -70 10 +70 deg. C. (iv) Water absorption (total immersion 0.09766 kg/sq.m for 3 months) (ASTM D 3575) (y) Tensile strength 0.9 MPa (vi) Elongation at break 195 +-20 per cent (ASTM D 3575) 25. Lubricant-cum-Adhesive: The type and application of material used in bonding the preformed joint seal ‘o the steel nosing and conerete shall be as recommended by the manufacturer/supplier of the seal system, 3 Handling and storage : (The expansion joim materials shall be handled with care and stored undercover. (ii) Alljoint material and assemblies shall be protected from damage and assemblies shall be supported to maint shape and alignment during transportation and storage Installation : L The expansion joint shall be installed by the manufacturer/supplier or their authorised representative, who vill ensure compliance of installation procedure and instructions a ‘The dimension ofthe joint recess and the width ofthe gap shall conform to the approved drawing. 3 Anchoring steel shall be welded to the main reinforcement in the deck maintaining the level and alignment 1 the joint. 44. Conereting of pocketrecess shal be done with great care using proper mix conforming same grade us that of the deck conerete but not less than M30 grade in any case, The water-cement ratio shall not be more than 0.40, If needed, suitable admixtures may be used to achieve the workability, ‘The width of pocket shall not be less thait 300mm neither side of the joint. Care shall alsobe taken to ensure efficient bonding between already castexisting deck concrete 1d the concrete in the joint recess, 5, At the time of installation, joint shall be clean and dry and free from spalls and irregularities which might pair a proper joint seal 6 Concrete or metal surfaces shall be clean, free of rust, laitance, oils, dirt, ust or other deleterious materials, 2 ‘The lubricant-cum-Adhesive shall be applied to both faces ofthe joint and joint seal prior to installation in redance with the manufacturer's instructions. 3 The joint seal shall be compressed to the specified thickness for the rated joint opening and ambient "perature at the time of installation which shall be between +50 to +35 degree C.W011 4 ‘Te Join seal shall be installed without damage tothe seal. Loos iting or open joins shal not be permite. 5 Acceptance criteria $1 Alisee elements shall be furnished with corrosion protection system 52 For the joint seal the acee ‘anufacturer/supplier ofthis type of joint in India or abroad, 6 ‘Tests and Standards of Acceptance : he materials shal be tested in accordance with these specifications and shall meet the prescribed itera “trer/supplir shall amish tbe requisite certificates from the recognised testing laboratory of Inno: sbrae ‘The work shall conform to these specifications and shall mect the prescribed standards of acceptance,12012 IV. STRIP SEAL EXPANSION JOINT Components : Strip seal expansion joint shall comprise the following items a) b) Edge beam: This shall be cither extruded or hot rolled steel section or cold rolled cellular steel section with suitable profile to mechanically lock the sealing element in place throughout the normal movement cycle. Further the configuration shall be such that the section has a minimum thickness of 6mm all along the cross section. The minimum height of the edge beam section shall be 75mm. Anchorage : Edge beams shall be anchored to the deck by reinforcing bars, headed studs or bolts or anchor plates cast in concrete or a combination of anchor plate and reinforcing bars, headed studs or bolts. Anchor bars, studs or bolts shall engage the main structural reinforcement of the deck and in case of anchor plates or loops, this shall be achieved by passing transverse bars through the loops or plates. ‘The minimum thickness of anchor plate shall be 12mm. Total cross sectional area of bar studs or bolts on each side of the joint shall not be less than 1600mm sq. per metre length of the joint and the centre to centre spacing shall not exceed 250mm. ‘The ultimate resistance of anchorages shall not be less than S00 KN/m in any direction, Material a) b) ° 4) The steel for edge beams shall conform to any of the steel grade corresponding to RST 37-2 or 37-3 (DIN), ASTM A36 or A588, CAN/CSA Standard G 40.21 Grade 300 W or equivalent Anchorage steel shall conform to IS:2062 or equivalent. All steel sections shall be protected against corrosion by hot dip galvanising or any other approved anti-corrosive coating with a minimum thickness of 100 micron, Chloroprene of strip seal clement shall conform to Clause 915.1 of IRC: 83 (Part-II). ‘The properties of chloroprene shall be as specified in Table-1, Fabrication (Pre-installation) a) ») The strip seal joint system and all its component parts including anchorages shall be supplied by the manufacturer/system supplier. ‘The width of the gap to cater for movement due to thermal effect, prestress, shrinkage and creep, superstructure deformations (if any) and sub-structure deformations (if any) shall be determined and intimated to the manufacturer. Depending upon the temperature at which the jointis to be installed, the gap dimension shall be preset.| rmon3 TABLE 1 - STRIP SEAL ELEMENT SPECIFICATION Sealing clement is made of chloroprene and must be a extruded section, The working movement range of the sealing element shall be at 70mm. PROPERTY SPECIFIED VALUE, Hardness* DIN 53505, . 6345 Shore A ASTM D 2240 (Modified) 59 £5 Shore A ‘Tensile Strength* DIN 53504 ‘Min 11 MPa ASTM D 412 Min 13.8 MPa Elongation at fracture*™ DIN 53504 Min 350 per cent ASTM D412 ‘Min 250 per cent ' Tear Propagation Strength Longitudinal Min 10 Nimm Transverse Min 10 Nim ‘Shock Elasticity Min 25 per cent Abrasion Min 220 Cu.mum., Residual Compressive Strain (22 bv70 deg C/30 per cent strain) Max 28 per cent ‘Ageing in hot air (14 days/70 deg C) i Change in hardness Max +7 Shore A ‘Change in tensile strength ‘Max - 20 per cent ‘Change in elongation at fracture ‘Max - 20 per cent Ageing in ozone (24 W/50 pphm/25 deg No cracks ‘C/20 per cent elongation) ‘Swelling behaviour in Oil (1681/25 deg C) ASTM Oil No. 1 ‘Volume Change ‘Max +5 per cent Change in hardness ‘Max - 10 Shore A ASTM Oil No. 3 Volume Change Max +25 per cent H ‘Change in hardness ‘Max - 20 Shore A i Cold Hardening Point Max - 35 deg C Only one set of specifications viz. ASTM or DIN shall be followed depending on the soutce of supply. ©) Each strip seat expansion joint system shall be fabricated as a single entity unless stage construction or excessive length prohibits monolithic fabrication, It shall fit the full width of the structure as indicated on the approved drawing, The system shall be pre-set by the manufacturer prior to transportation, Presetting shall be done in accordance with the joint opening indicated on the drawing. 8 The finally assembled joint shall then be clamped and transported to the work site 4 ‘Handling and Storage : 4) For transportation and storage, auxiliary brackets shall be provided to hold the joint assembly together.Tr0n4 b) The manufacturet/supplier shall supply either directly to the Engineer or to the Bridge Contractor all the materials to strip seal joints including sealants and all other accessories for the effective installation of the jointing. ©) Expansion joint material shall be handled with care. It shall be stored under cover on suitable umber padding. 5 Installation 5.4 ‘The joint shall be instalied by the manufacturer/supplier or their authorised representative who will ensure ‘compliance to the manufacturer's instructions for instalation, 32. ‘Taking the width of gap for movement ofthe joint into account, the dimensions of the recess in the decking shall be established in accordance with the drawings or design data ofthe manufacturer. The sutfaces of the recess shall he thoroughly cleaned and all dirt and debris removed. The exposed reinforcement shall be suitably adjusted to permit obstructed lowering of the joint into the recess, 53. The recess shall be shuttered in such a way that dimensions in the joint drawing are maintained. The Formwork shall be rigid and fiem, 34, Immediately prior to placing the joint, the presetting shall be inspected. Should the actual temperature of the structure be different from the temperature provided for presetting, correction of the presetting shall be done. After adjustment, the brackets shall be tightened again. 3 The joint shall be lowered in a pre-determined position. Following placement of the joint in the prepared ‘recess the joint shall be levelled and finally aligned and the anchorage steel on one side of the joint welded to the exposed einforcement bars ofthe structure. Upon completion, the same procedure shal be followed for the other side of the joint. ith the expansion joint finally held at both sides, the auxiliary brackets shall be released, allowing the joint to take up the movement of the structure 36. High quality concrete shall then be filled into the recess. The packing concrete must feature low shrinkage rnd have the same strength as that of the superstructure, but in any case not less than M 35 grade, Good compaction and wreful curing of concrete is particularly important. After the concrete has cured, the movable installation brackets and ‘uttering still in place shall be removed. 7. ‘The neoprene seal shall be field installed in continuous length spanning the entire roadway width. To ensure oper fit of the seal and enfiance the ease of installation, dirt, spatter or standing water shall be removed from the steel svity using a brush, scraper or compressed air. The seal shall be installed without any damage to the seal by suitable Hand method or machine tools. 8 AS soon as the conerete inthe recess has become initially set, a sturdy ramp shall be placed over the joint to votect the exposed stee! beams and neoprene seals from the site traffic. Expansion joint shall not be exposed to tral vading before the carriageway surfacing is placed, 9. The carriageway surfacing shall be finished flush with the top of the steel sections. The actual junction of + sucfacing/wearing coat with the steel edge section shall be formed by a wedge shaped joint with a sealing compound. 1 horizontal leg of the edge beam shall be cleaned beforehand, It is particularly important to ensure thorough and seful compaction of the surfacing in order to prevent any premature depression forming in it Acceptance Criteria : 1) All steel elements shall be finished with corrosion protection system. ii) For neoprene seal, the acceptance test shall conform to the requirements stipulated in Table 1. The manufacturer/supplier shall produce a test certificate according! conducted in a recognised laboratory, in India or abroad,Ios The manu! ‘The materials shall be tested in accordance with the: The manufacturer shall produce test certificates indicating that anchorage system had been tested in a recongised laboratory to determine optimum configuration of anchorage assembly under dynamic loaidng. iv) Prior to acceptance 25 per cent of the completed and installed joints, subject to a minimum of one joint, shali be subjected to water tightness test. Water shall be continuously ponded along the entire length for a minimum period of 4 hours for a depth of 25mm above the highest point of deck. The width of ponding shall be atleast 50mm beyond the anchorage block of the joint oneither side. The depth of water shall rot fall below 25mm anytime during the test. A close inspection of the underside of the joint shall not reveal any leakage. ¥) As strip seal type of joint is specialised in nature, generally of the proprietary type, the ‘manufacturer shall be required to produce evidence of satisfactory performance of this type of joint. ‘ests and Standards of Acceptane c specifications and shall meet the prescribed criteria, ‘urev/supplier shall furnish the requisite certificates from the recognised testing laboratory of India or abroad.i016 V. MODULAR STRIP/BOX SEAL JOINT facess of 70mm. It shall allow movements in al 3 directions and rotation about all 3 axes as per the design requirements, A modular expansion joint shall consist of two or more modules/cells to cater to a horizontal movernent in {shal also ensure that during all movement cycles ofthe joint, opening and closing (gaps) ofall modules are equal 2 Component : 2a ‘The structural system consisting of two edge beams, one or more central/separation beams ot lamellas and f seal to prevent ingress of moisture in the hollow portion, The minimum height of edge beams and central beam sections ‘hall be 75mm. The material shall conform to any of the steel grade corresponding to RST 37-2 or 31-3 or 2-3 (DIN), ASTM A36 or ASS8, CANICSA standard C-40,21 Grade 300W or equivalent. ‘The material for support bars may be ‘ame as that of edge/central beams or as per manufacturer's recommendations, 32. Chloroprene Seal : This shall be a preformed extruded single strip or cellular section of chloroprene of such a shape as to promote self removal of foreign material during normal joint operation. The seal shall possess high ‘arstrength and be insensitive toil, gasoline and ozone. It shall have high resistance to aging and ensure water tightness. Chloroprene seal shall conform to Clause 915.1 of IRC:83 (Part-I1). The properties of chloroprene shall ‘onform to Tables! of these specification, 3 Anchorage : The anchorage steel shall conform to IS: 2062 or equivalent. Edge beams shall be anchored to the deck by anchor plates cast in concrete or a combination of anchor plate v1 reinforcing bars, headed studs or bolts. Anchor bars, studs or bolts shall engage the main structural reinforcement the deck and in ease of anchor plates or loops, this shall be achieved by passing transverse bars through the loops or rates, ‘The minimum thickness of anchor plate shall be L2mm. Total cross sectional area of bars, studs or bolts on ‘ch side of the joint shall not be fess than 1600mm sq. per metre length ofthe joint and the centre to centre spacing shall texceed 250mm, The ultimate resistance of anchorages shall not be less than SOOKN/m in any direction 4 Supportand Control System: The overall system and components ofthe resilienshock absorption system ‘d sliding/contral system shall conform to the specifications recommended by the manufacturer, The centre to centre ‘acing of transverse support bars shall not exceed 1.75m,17207 33, Corrosion Protection: All Stee scctions shall be protected against corrosion by hot ip galvanisng or ay other approved anti-corrosive coating with a minimum thickness of 100 micron), 4, Fabrication (Pre-installation) : 4 [Bhs molar expansion joint system and alls component parts including anchorages shall be supplied by the Manufacturer, 42, ‘The width of the gap t cater for movement duc to thermal effect, prosress, shrinkage and crecp. superstructure deformations (if any) and sub-structure deformations (if any) shall be determined and intimated to the ‘manufacturer, Depending upon the range of temperature at which the joints likely to be installed, the sap dimension shall be preset. 43, Each modular expansion joint system shall be fabricated as a single entity free from any joint in the longitudinal direction unless stage construction or excessive length prohibits monolithic fabrication, It shall ft the full width of the structure as indicated on the approved drawing. The system shall be pre-set by the manuf‘etuter prior 0 transportation, Pre-setting shall be done in accordance with the joint opening indicated on the draiving 4a, The finally assembled joint shall then be clamped and transporced tothe work sit 5 Handling and Storage : st For transportation and storage, auniliary brackets shall be provided to hold the joint assembly together 52, The manufacturex/supplier shall supply ether directly to the Engineer orto the Bridge Contractor entire * assembly of Modular Strip/Box Seat joints including scalants and al other accessories for the effective installation of the Jointing, 33 Expansion joint material shal be handled with care. Itshall be stored undercover on suitable lumber padding 6 Installation : 61 ‘The joint shall be installed by the manufacturersupplier only 62 aking the width of gap for movement ofthe joint into account, the dimensions of the reessin the decking shall be established in accordance with the drawings or design data of the manufacturer. The surface of the recess shall be thoroughly cleaned and all dirt and debris removed. ‘The exposed reinforcement shai! be suitably adjusted to permit unobstructed lowering of the joint into the recess. 63 ‘The recess shall be shuttered in such a way that dimensions in the drawing are maintained, The formwork shall be rigid and firm, 64. Immediately prior to placing the joint, the presctting shall be inspected. Should the actual temperature of the structure be different from the temperature provided for presetting, correction of the presetting shall be done, After ‘adjustment, the brackets shall be tightened again, 65, ‘The joint shall be lowered in a pre-determined position. Following placement of the joint in the prepared cess, the joint shall be levelled and finally aligned and dhe anchorage stel on one side ofthe joint welded tothe exposed reinforcement bars ofthe structure. Upon completion, the same procedure shall be followed forthe other side ofthe joint. With the expansion join finally held at both sides, the auxiliary brackets shall be released, allowing the join to take up ‘the movement of the structure. 66, Controlled concrete having strength not iess than that in superstructure subject to the minimum of M35 shall be filled into the recess. The packing concrete must feature low shrinkage. Good compaction and careful curing of concrete is particularly important. After the concrete has cured, the movable installation brackets and shuttering sil in place shall be removed.rons ‘The chloroprene seal shall be field install {ensure proper fit of the seal and increase the ease of inst steel cavity using a brush, Scrapper o compressed air. hhand method or machine tools. d in continuous lengths spanning the entire roadway width. To allation, dirt spatter or standing water shall be removed from the ‘The seal shall be installed without damage to the seal by suitable 68, Js toon tse concrete in the recess has become initially set, a sturdy ramp shall be placed over the Joint loans raps Cxposed steel beams and neoprene seals rom site aie. Expansion joins shall mn oe exposed to iraftic ‘wading before the carriageway surfacing is placed. he carriageway surfacing shall be finished flush with t ! 'E Coat with the steel edge section shall be fori horizontal leg of the edge beam shall be cleaned beforehand. ‘reful compaction of the surfacing in order to prevent sny prematu the top of the steel sections, The actual junction of ied by a wedge shaped joint with a sealing compound, {tis particularly important to ensure thorough and ire depression forming in it, 7 Acceptance criteria 1 Allstcel clements shail be finished with corrosion protection system, 2. For Chloroprene seal, the ‘cceplance (est shall conform to the requirements stipulated in para 3.2, ‘The “eksctrcrsuppler shall produce atest certificate accordingly, conductedinarecopnisedlabertony, Indiaorabroad 3 Fatigue strength of internal beams an ‘ vertical load of 85 KN and a horizontal load ‘duce a test certificate in this «! support connections shal be investigated to withstand 2 million cyctes of 1OKN without showing signs of distress. ‘The supplier shall have to "gard conducted by a recognised laboratory from India or abroad, k ‘The manutfa scturer’supplir shall produce test cenificates indicating that anchorage system had been tested cognised labor: ‘sory to determine optimum configuration of anchorage assembly under dynamic loading ‘AS modular sttip/box seal type of joint is specialised in nature, ‘afactarer shall be required to produce evidence of saistactory performance of his predict generally of the proprietary type. the ‘Tests and Standards of Acceptance : ‘The materials shall be tested in accordance with these specifications and shall meet the preseribed criteria, »nanufacturer/supplier shal furnish the requisite certificat (es from the recognised testing laboratory in India or abroad. ‘The work shall conform to these speci ‘ations and shall meet the prescribed standards of acceptance,mong st No, SUITABILITY CRITERIA FOR ANNEXURE-L ADOPTION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXPANSION JOINTS Type of Expansion Buried Joint Filler Jone Aspaltic Pig Joint Compression Seat Joiat™ (Chloroprene ‘Seal and Closed Cell Foam Seal) Elasiomere Slab Seal Joint® Single Strip Seat Joint Modvlar,Strip/Box ‘Seal Joint® Special Joints for special conditions Suitably for doption Joint 3 Simply supponed spans upto 10 metres Fixed end of simply supported spans with insignificant movernent o simpy supported spins noc exceeding 10 mires Simply supported spans for sight oF skew {upto 20 deges). moderately curved oc wide deck with maximus horzonal movemeat not exceeding 25mm Ambien temperature shouldbe intherange o degre to 30 Jez cealets, ‘Simply supported oreoatinvous spans righ or skew (upto 20 degres), moderately cured with maximum fonzontal movettent not exceeding mm, Simply supported or continuous spans. Rig ‘or skew (ess thas 20 degree), moderately ‘curved with maximum horiontl ovement Moderate to large simply supported Cantleveicontnuous constict.on having right skew oc curved dec with maximum horizontal movement upto Tn Large to very large continuousfeanlever constuction with nghy, skew or curved deck having maximum horizontal movement in excess of 7mm, For bridges having wide decslspan length of more than 120m ova fnvolvag comple movementsirorations "it. different ieetionsplnes, provision of special ype oF modularexpanion joints suchas Sova its Jonis may be made, Expected Servestite 10 Years 10 Years 0 Years 10 Years oYeass 25 Yeats 25 Yeas. 25 Years Special consideration 5 Only for decks with bituminouslasphalic ‘wearing coat Ste plate may ned replacement, if found corded or distorted atthe tine of felayinglenewal of wearing coat, ‘The sealant and joint Filler woild need replacement found datnaged Only for decks with bituminouslsphaltic sweating coat. Not suitable for bridge with Fongiudinal gradient more than 2 per cen and cross camberlsuperclvation exoeeding 3 por feat Not suitable Tor curved spans and spent ‘esting on yielding suppor. Chioroprene/Closed Foam Seal may need replacoment during service Linbie co excessive wear and ter under high salficinensty. Nox sable forbrigges located in heavy rafal area and spans testing on yelding suppor Ehastomeric seal may nood replacement ring Elastomerc seals may ced placement dating Enasomeric seal may noed replacement during service. Provision ofthese joints may be made ‘with prior approval oF she Minit “These are propriciary items for which 10 years warranty shall be insisted upon from the suppliersSl No. 172020 ANNEXURE-II LIST OF INDIAN SUPPLIERS OF DIFFERENT NEW TYPES OF EXPANSION JOINTS FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGES Name and Audios oF Supalier 4. Sons Enginecsing Corporation Lid. Sons House, Carh Read, Meer 350002 Metal Engineering & Treatment Ca. Pvt Ltd. 4718, Nirmal Chutder Street, ed Floor, Caleut2 Sanicld (nia) Pvt Lud. S"Zone-t1, Matiarana Pratap Nagar Shopal-s61011 Therma Expan, B.36-C, Sidhortha Extension, New Det tool Z-Tech (India) Pv Led, 11867, CR. Park, New Delhi 10019 Name of Manufacturers! Foreign Collaborators, Maurer Sohne, P.O. Box-440145, “Munchen-#4 Germany, i) E-Pouy Industries tne 14, West shore Sitesi Revena New York 12133 USA Megeta Sa, solistasse68.CH-8189 Balch. Swizertand Watson Bowman Acme Manufacturing and Order Processing, 95, Pinview Drive AAmbrestNew York, USA-L4238 Prisio Limited, West Sussex, United Kingdom ‘2-Tech Inc Z-Teeh Imeratona 4230, Marcel Lacasse,Bolsbrand. ‘Quebe. Canada IN3, ‘Type of Expansion somnts (2) Swip Seat (©) Modular Strip ‘Seal (2) Sup Seal (©) Compression ‘Seal (Closed Call Foam Seal (2) Swip Seal (0) Modular Sip Seal ey Asphate Plug (2) Stip Seat (@) Modula Spy Box Seal (Compression Seal (Clowoprene ‘Seal) (3) Asphate Plug Asphalte Pi, (2) Sup Sel (0 Modular Stip Seal (© Compression Seal (Cheropeene Seal) (6) Asphalt Plug Is of items to be imported from foreign manufacture colsborator Edge Beam and Sup Seal Alem. dp: Beam and Strip Seal Joim Seal & Adhesive- cur tubrcan Edge Beam and Strip Sel All ems Binder [Bége Beam and Sicip Seal All items” Joint Seal & Adhesive-cum-lubricant Binder Binge Edge Beam & Strip Seal Altitems Joint Sealand Adhesive-cum-lubrican Binder Fi Remarks Suitable for max. movement of Semon. Msx. opening of each "module Should be Limited toS0mn1720721 ANNEXURE-IT (10f6) EDGE BEAM KOR SINGLE STRIP SEAL JOINTSrr022 ANNEXURE-IIT Q0f6) (M FadAL, NOISAYIxZ TI7LS12023 ANNEXURE-IIL Bof6) WY2¢9 NOILLVa das vivad 390d { wet “LNiOg ayvanaow O9YM (Aiur Ni smoiswawia) coh vas di dl¥ls OUYM12024 ANNEXURE-IIT (4of6) 55 -— oo —) | . | rs | bys 90 e 34 EUGE BEAM OF MAGLBA STRIP SEAL (UNITARY & MODULAR JOINT) COImMENSIONS IN mm)Yr0ns ANNEXURE-IIL (5 of6) 120 {24 i Bien foe 29 CENTRE BEAM / LAMELLA OF MAGEBA MODULAR EXPANSION JOINT ( Cimersiona im mm)1026 ANNEXURE-IIT 0f6) Canags'9) wit ke AE Gmezy (zt ~— ug 9g) ,Z SINIO£ AV INGON Od SAWHE THING Canurge'9) wit ie SINIO£ UV TNGOM. od SMIVEE FOCT (amuce'gy wi ke Carp <2), pF INTOP TVas- das MOd SIGE FOE SINVadd INIOP NOISNVdxd UV GoM Cue TWAS" dTaLS Hal Z dO SIVIT TONOISNS7300 DUTIES, JURISDICTION & SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS TO ROs AND ELOs Code No. Circular No. & Date Brief Subject Page No. 7300.21 RW/NH-11052/4/89-DOI NH works - Proper execution thereof 7300/17 dated 2.8.89 a7300117 {700.21 ° No.RWINH-11052/4/59-DO 1 Dated the 2nd August, 1989 To The Secretaries, PWD of all State Govts UTS, Director General, Border Roads Organisation, Director General (Works), Central Publie Works Department Subject; NEL works - Proper execution thereof am directed to state that it has been observed that proper attention isnot being paid by some of the executing ‘Azencies to execution of NH works, resulting in sub-standard construction. In this connection attention ofthe Executing Asencies is invited to the provisions of National Highways Rules which interalia provide that the responsibilty for the sub-standard work, if any, shal rest with the executing agency and all defects arising out of such sub-standard work shall be rectified by the executing agency at its own cost. 2. {n view of the above. it is reiterated that prime responsibility for satisfactory completion of works as per Specifications lies solely with the Agency executing the work. Mere inspection of the site by the Ministry's officials will not absolve the Azency of their responsibility for executing quality work strictly as per the prescribed standards and specifications. : 3. ‘tis requested that suitable instructions in this regard may please be issued to all concerned,ae 730018 Govt. of India Ministry of Surface Transport ‘(Roads Wing) (NH-24035/23/94-PL-VolI New Delhi, Dated the 22nd June, 1997 To ‘The Secretaries (dealing with National Highways), Public Works Department of all States and Union Teritories, Director General (Works), Central Public Works Department, Director General,Border Roads Organisation, Chairman, National Highways Authority of India Subject, Toll Stractures for 4 laned National Highways and other related issues Certain measures pertaining to toll structures for 4 Ianed National Highways and other related issues have recently been taken to attract more investments in the Highway Sector. These are detailed for your information in the following paras 2 ‘Toll rates on completed 4-lane National Highways annually indexed to whole sale price index (WPI) shall be levied on case to case basis which may vary from area to area keeping in view the cost of project, financial viability and acceptability criteria, subject to the upper limit as given in the table below with effect from 1.7.97, Upper limit of toll structure for 4 laned National Highways S.No. Type of Vehicle Toll rate in Rupees per km 1. Carfleep/Van os 2 Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) 07 3. Truckand Buses 14 4, Heavy construction machinery and earth moving equipment 30 ‘These rates shall be reviewed periodically by Government of India after every 3 years. Ministry of Surface ‘Transport is authorised to leavy higher rates of toll on expressways, major bridges, new bypasses, tunnels and in some exceptional cases (after obtaining approval of High Powered Committee) where so justified by level of traffic after competitive bidding process. 3 National Highways Authority of India/Govt. of India has been authorised to provide capital grants for BOT projects on National Highways not exceedng 40 per cent of the total cost of project. The final decision regarding the quantum of such grants would be taken by the High Powered Committee setup by Cabinet comprising representatives of Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Law, Planning Commission under the (Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Surface Transport, Goverriment of India 4 Further tax concession is detailed below have now been approved (The period for availing tax holiday/tax reduction for toad infrastructure projects is being inveased from 12 year to 20 years iy The profis from Housing and other development activities which are an integrated part of BOT road projects would be ested as income fram infrastructare” projects for the purposes of tax exemptionsiconcessions provided, these profits ae ploughed back 1 the development of roads including repayment of longterm debt fo the project) on BOT basis within a period of 3 yeas, ii) Exemprions from import dury on ideritied high quality constuction plants and equipments used in the highway projects has been approved ‘The steps for amending the relevant acts/notifications to give effect to the above are being taken separately by Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 5. ‘The land required for Housing and other development activities which are an integral part of Highway projects would be considered as land required for Highway development and such acquisition would be treated as land required for "Public Purpose’, Steps for amending the National Highways Act to this elfect are being taken separately.