DPWH Blue Book Minimum Test Requirements

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SCHEDULE OF
MINIMUM TEST
REQUIREMENTS
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Schedule of Minimum Testing Requirements Governing Items of Work of the
DPWH Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Airports (2004 Edition)
PART C - EARTHWORKS
ITEM 100 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

* This item shall consist of clearing, grubbing, removing and disposing all vegetation
and debris as designated in the contract.
Tests: None
ITEM 101 – REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

*This item shall consist of the removal wholly or in part, and satisfactory disposal of all
buildings, fences, structures, old pavements abandoned pipelines, and any other
obstruction which are not designated or permitted to remain.
Tests: None
ITEM 102 – EXCAVATION

* This item shall consist of roadway, drainage and borrow excavation and the disposal of
materials.
Tests: Same as for Items 103, 104 and 105, whichever is applicable
ITEM 103 – STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

* This item shall consist of the necessary excavation for foundation of bridges, culverts,
under-drains, and other structures not otherwise provided in the specifications.
If the excavated materials are washed, the volume involved shall be reported so
that quality control requirements may be adjusted accordingly (submit Project
Engineer Certificate of Waste).
If the excavated materials are incorporated into the work:
Tests:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 – G, Grading Test
1 – P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
1 – C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 150 mm in uncompacteddepth:
1 – D, Field Density
ITEM 104 – EMBANKMENT

* This item shall consist of the construction of embankment.
Tests:
For every 1,500m3 or fraction thereof:
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For each 500m2 of each layer of compacted fill or fraction thereof:
At least one group of three in – situ density test. The layer shall be
placed not exceeding200 mm in loose measurement or based on
the result of compacted trials.
ITEM 105 – SUBGRADE PREPARATION

* This item shall consist of the preparation of the sub-grade for the support of overlying
structural layers.
Tests: Same as for Item 104
ITEM 106 – COMPACTION EQUIPMENT AND DENSITY CONTROL STRIPS

* This item shall be used in determining the density requirements of selected
embankments, sub-grade, bases and bituminous concrete.
Tests: Same as for Items104, 105, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 and
300
ITEM 107 – OVERHAUL

* This item shall consist of authorized hauling in excess of free-haul distance.
Tests: None
PART D – SUB - BASE AND BASE COURSE
ITEM 200 – AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE

* This item shall consist of furnishing, placing and compaction of aggregate sub-base
course on a prepared sub-grade.
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 – Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
1 – CBR, California Bearing Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth based on the result
of compaction test trials:
At least one group of three in – situ density tests for each 500
m2 or fraction thereof
ITEM 201 – AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

* This item shall consist of furnishing, placing, and compaction of aggregate base course
on a prepared sub-grade.
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Tests:

1 – CBR, California Bearing Test
ITEM 202 – CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

* This item shall consist of furnishing, placing, and compacting crushed gravel, crushed
stone or crush rock on a prepared sub-grade.
Tests:
Same as for Item 201
1 – F, Fractured face
ITEM 203 – LIME STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course composed of soil aggregate,
lime and water in proper proportions.
Amount of lime to be added:
3 – 12 mass percent of dry soil aggregates test
Tests:
A. SOIL AGGREGATE
For every1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
B. MIX
1 – UC, Unconfined Compaction Test
C. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
For every layer of 150 mm compacted depth:
1 – D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 – T, Thickness determination for every 150 m or fraction
thereof
D. HYDRATED LIME
For every 100T or fraction thereof:
1 – Q, Quality Test
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ITEM 204 – PORTLAND CEMENT STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE
* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course, composed of soil aggregate,
Portland cement and water in proper proportions.
Amount of cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A. SOIL AGGREGATE
B. CEMENT
1 – Q, Quality Test for every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
C. WATER
1 – Q, Quality Test/Project Engineer’s Certificate
D. MIX
1 – UC, Unconfined Compaction Test
1 – CBR, California Bearing Ratio
E. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
1 – T, Thickness Determination for every 150 m or fraction
thereof
ITEM 205 – ASPHALT STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course, composed of soil aggregate
and asphaltic material in proper proportions.
Amount of asphalt to be added:
4 – 7 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A. SOIL AGGREGATE
B. EMULSIFIED ASPHALT
1 – Q, Quality Test for every 40T of 200 drums or fraction
thereof
C. MIX
C. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
ITEM 206 – PORTLAND CEMENT STABILIZED TREATED PLANT MIX BASE

COURSE
* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course composed of aggregate
Portland cement and water in proper proportion.
Amount of cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
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A. SOIL AGGREGATE
B. PORTLAND CEMENT
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
C. MIX
D. WATER
1 – Q, Quality Test/Project Engineer’s Certificate
E. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
1 – T, Thickness Determination for every 150 m or fraction
thereof
ITEM 207 – AGGREGATE STOCKPILE

* This item shall furnishing and placing aggregate in stockpiles at locations.
Tests:
Same as the specified Item No. of the Specification
PART E – SURFACE COURSES
ITEM 300 – AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE

* This item shall consist of wearing of top course composed of gravel or crushed
aggregate and other binder material.
Tests:
For crushed gravel or crushed stone 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
ITEM 301 – BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT

* This item shall consist of preparing and treating an aggregate base course.
Quantity:
1 to 2 L/m2
Test: 1 – Q, Quality Test for every 40T or 200 drums
ITEM 302 – BITUMINOUS TACKCOAT

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*This item shall consist of preparing and treating an existing bituminous or cement
concrete with bituminous material.
Quantity:
0.2 to 0.7 L/m2
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test for every 40T or 200 drums
ITEM 303 – BITUMINOUS SEAL COAT

* This item shall consist of an application of bituminous material with or w/o an
application of aggregate on an existing bituminous surface course.
A. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
0.2 to 1.5 L/m2
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test for every 40T or 200 drums
B. COVER AGGREGATES
Quantity:
5 to 14 kg/m2
Test:
For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:
ITEM 304 – BITUMINOUS SURFACE TREATMENT

* This item shall consist of either a single application of bituminous materials followed
by a single spreading of aggregate (single surface treatment) or two applications
bituminous material each followed.
A. AGGREGATES
Quantity:
13.6 to 38 kg/m2 if using cut – back asphalt or asphalt cement
13.6 to 19.04 kg/m2 if using emulsified asphalt
Tests:
For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 – P, Plasticity Test (LL, PI)
1 – F, Fractured Face
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
1.58 to 2.04 L/m2 if using cut – back asphalt or asphalt cement
1.58 to 2.04 L/m2 if using emulsified asphalt
ITEM 305 – BITUMINOUS PENETRATION MACADAM PAVEMENT
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* This item shall consist of furnishing and placing one or more aggregate and one or
more application of bituminous material followed by a seal coat a with cover aggregate
constructed on a prepared base.
A. AGGREGATES
Quantity:
Using Asphalt Cement or Rapid Curing Emulsified Asphalt
Course (crushed) 80 kg/m2
Key (crushed) 24 kg/m2
Cover (crushed or screened) 8 kg/m2
Quantity:
7.2 to 11 L/m2
Test:
ITEM 306 – BITUMINOUS ROAD MIX SURFACE COURSE

* This item shall consist of constructing a bituminous road mix surface course on a
prepared base.
A. AGGREGATES
Tests:
Quantity:
Using cut – back asphalt – 4.5 to 7 mass % of total dry aggregate
Using emulsified asphalt – 6 to 10 mass % of total dry aggregate
Tests:
C. MIX
Tests:
For every 75 m3/130T or fraction thereof:
1 – Ext, Stability Test
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
E. COMPACTED PAVEMENT
Tests:
For each full day’s operation:
D & T (Density & Thickness Test), at least one (1) but not more
than three (3) samples shall be taken
ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT – MIX SURFACE COURSE – GENERAL
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* This item includes general requirements that are applicable to all type of bituminous
surface courses irrespective of gradation of aggregate or kind and amount of bituminous
material.
A. AGGREGATE
Tests:
1 – G & P, Grading & Plasticity Tests
1 – Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping
and Bulk specific gravity)
Quantity:
5 to 8 mass percent of total dry aggregates
Tests:
1 – Q, Quality Test for each 40T or 200 drums or fraction thereof
C. MIX
Tests:
1 – G. Grading Test
1 – Ext, Stability Test
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
1 – G & P, Grading & Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
F. COMPACTED PAVEMENT
Tests:
For each full day’s operation:
D & T (Density & Thickness Test), at least one (1) but not more
than three (3) samples shall be taken
ITEM 308 – BITUMINOUS PLANT – MIX SURFACE COURSE – COLD LAID

* This item shall consist of constructing Bituminous Surface Course (Asphalt Cold Mix)
prepared in central mixing plant, laid cold on a prepared base.
A.AGGREGATE
Tests:
Quantity:
Using cut – back asphalt -- 4.5 to 7 mass % of total dry aggregate
Using emulsified asphalt – 6 to 10 mass % of total dry aggregate
Tests:
1 – Q, Quality Test for each 40T or 200 drums fraction thereof
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C. MIX
Tests:
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
1 – G & P, Grading & Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
Tests:
ITEM 309 – BITUMINOUS PLANT – MIX (STOCKPILE MAINTENANCE

MIXTURE)
* This item shall consist of a bituminous stockpile maintenance mixture composed of
aggregate, mineral filler, hydrated lime and bituminous material mixed in a central
plant.
A. AGGREGATE
Tests:
Quantity:
4 to 10 mass percent of total mix
Tests:
C. MIX
Tests:
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
Tests:
ITEM 310 – BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE – HOT LAID

* This item shall consist of constructing a bituminous concrete surface course composed
of aggregate, mineral filler and bituminous material mixed in a central plant, constructed
and laid hot on prepared base.
A. AGGREGATES
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Tests:
Quantity:
5 to 8 mass percent of total mix
Tests:
C. MIX
Tests:
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
Tests:
ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

* This item shall consist of pavement of Portland cement concrete, with or without
reinforcement, constructed on the prepared base.
A. CEMENT
Quantity:
9.0 bags/m3(40 kg/bag)
Test:
B. FINE AGGREGATE
Quantity:
0.50 m2/m3 concrete if using rounded course aggregate
0.54 m2/m3 concrete if using angular or crushed coarse
aggregate
Tests:
a.) For a source not yet tested or failed in previous quality test:
1 – Q, Quality Test (Grading, Elutriation – wash, Bulk Specific
Gravity, Absorption, Mortar Strength, Soundness, Organic
Impurities, Unit Weight, % clay lumps and % shale)
b.) For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
Gravity, Absorption, Mortar Strength)
C. COURSE AGGREGATE
Quantity:
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0.77 m2/m3 concrete if using rounded coarse aggregate
0.68 m2/m3 concrete if using angular or crushed coarse
aggregate
Tests:
1 – Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption,
Abrasion, Soundness and Unit Weight)
1 – Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption
and Abrasion)
D. WATER
Test:
1 – Certificate from Project Engineer or 1 – Q, Quality Test if
source is questionable
E. JOINT FILLER
1. Poured joint filler
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test on each type of ingredient for each
shipment
2. Pre – molded joint filler
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each
shipment
F. SPECIAL CURING AGENTS
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test for each shipment
G. STEEL BARS
Test:
For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 – Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Quality Analysis)
H. CONCRETE
Test:
Flexural Strength Test on concrete beam samples:
1 – Set consisting of 3 beam samples shall represent a 330 m2 of
pavement, 230 mm depth or fraction thereof placed each day
Volume of concrete not more than 75 m3
I. COMPLETED PAVEMENT
Test:
Thickness determination by concrete core drilling on a lot basis
Five (5) holes per km per lane or five (5) holes per 500 m when
two (2) lanes are poured concurrently
PART F – BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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ITEM 400 - PILING
* This item shall consist of piling, furnished, driven or placed, cut and spliced.
A. TIMBER PILES
Test:
1 – Inspection Report for each size and shipment of timber
B. CONCRETE PILES
a.) Concrete
Test: Same as for Item 405
b.) Reinforcing Steel
Test: Same as for Item 404
C. STRUCTURAL PILES
Tests:
1 – IR, inspection Report
1 – Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate
ITEM 401 – RAILINGS

* This item shall consist of furnishing, fabricating or placing, for bridges and other
structures of the material of combination of materials.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405, Class C
B. REINFORCING STEEL
Test:
ITEM 402 – TIMBER STRUCTURES

* This item shall consist of construction of timber structures to the dimensions, lines and
grades as shown on the plans.
Tests:
1 – Q, Quality Test or Manufacturer’s Certificate for each type of
material used
1 – IR, Inspection Report for each type and shipment of timber
ITEM 403 – METAL STRUCTURES

* This work shall consist of steel structures portions of composite structures, constructed
in reasonably close conformity with the lines, grades and dimension.
Tests:
1 – Q, Quality Test or Manufacturer’s Certificate for each type of
material used
1 – IR, Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal
ITEM 404 – REINFORCING STEEL

* This item shall consist of furnishing, bending, fabricating and placing of steel
reinforcement of the type, size, shape and grade required.
A. BAR REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE
Test:
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B. WIRE AND WIRE MESH
Test:
ITEM 405 – STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

* This item shall consist of furnishing, bending, and placing and finishing concrete in all
structures except pavements.
A. CEMENT
Quantity: (40 kg/bag)
Class A 9 bags/m3 of concrete – 3,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Class B 8 bags/m3 of concrete – 2,400 psi/16.4 MPa
Class C 9.5 bags/m3 of concrete – 3,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Class P 11 bags/m3 of concrete – 5,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Class Seal 9.5 bags/m3 of concrete – 3,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Test:
1 –Q, Quality Test
B. FINE AGGREGATES
Quantity:
ROUNDED ANGULAR/CRUSHED
Class A 0.50 0.54 m2/m3 of concrete
Class B 0.45 0.52 m2/m3 of concrete
Class C 0.53 0.59 m2/m3 of concrete
Class P 0.44 0.47 m2/m3 of concrete
Test:
Gravity, Absorption, Mortar Strength, Soundness, Organic
Impurities, Unit Weight, % clay lumps and % shale)
Gravity, Absorption, Mortar Strength)
C. COARSE AGGREGATES
Quantity:
ROUNDED ANGULAR/CRUSHED
Class A 0.77 0.68 m2/m3 of concrete
Class B 0.82 0.73 m2/m3 of concrete
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Class C 0.70 0.66 m2/m3 of concrete
Class P 0.56 0.65 m2/m3 of concrete
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption,
Abrasion, Soundness and Unit Weight)
1 – Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption
and Abrasion)
D. WATER
Tests:
E. PRE – MOLDED FILLER FOR EXPANSION JOINTS
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
F. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
G. CONCRETE
Tests:
Compressive Strength Test on concrete cylinder samples, one (1)
set consisting three (3) concrete cylinder samples shall be taken
from each day’s pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
concrete or fraction thereof
ITEM 406 – PRE – STRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

* This item shall consist of pre-stressed concrete structures and the pre-stressed concrete
portions of composite structures.
A. CONCRETE
Tests:
Same as for Item 405, Class P
B. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
C. WIRE STRAND
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test for every 20T or fraction thereof
ITEM 407 – CONCRETE STRUCTURES

*This item shall consist of the general description of the materials, equipment,
workmanship and construction requirements of concrete structures and the concrete
portions of composite structures.
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Tests:
Same as for Items 403, 404 and 411
Elastometric Bearing Pads will be tested to determine its quality
ITEM 408 – STEEL BRIDGES

* This item shall consist of construction of steel structure conforming to the lines, grades,
dimension and designs.
Tests:
Same as for Item 403 and 411
Painting:
1 – Q, One 20 – L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
ITEM 409 – WELDED STRUCTURAL STEEL

* This work shall consist of the joining of structural steel members with welds of the type.
Test:
Same as for 403 and Inspection Report
ITEM 410 – TREATED AND UNTREATED TIMBER

* This item shall consist of structural timber of the specie size called on the plans either
treated or untreated as called for in the proposal.
Test:
1 – IR, Inspection report
1 – Q, Quality Test for preservatives
ITEM 411 – PAINT

* This item shall consist of furnishing and applying all paint materials including vehicles,
pigments, pastes, dryers, thinners, and mixed paints for steel and wooden structures.
Test:
ITEM 412 – ELASTOMETRIC BEARING PADS

*This item shall consist of the requirement for elastomeric bearing pads whose main
function is to transfer loads or accommodate relative movement between a bridge
superstructure and its supporting structures
ITEM 413 – PRE – MOLDED JOINT FILLER FOR CONCRETE PAVING AND
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
* Preformed sponge rubber and rock expansion joint filler for concrete paving and
structural construction
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PART G – DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STRUCTURES
ITEM 500 – PIPE CULVERTS AND STORMDRAINS

* This item shall consist of the construction or reconstruction of pipe culverts and storm
drains.
A. PIPES
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test for one (1) pipe for every 50 pieces (Strength,
Absorption and Dimension)
Alternative Requirements:
1. Compressive Strength for one (1) set consisting of three (3)
concrete cylinder samples for not more than twenty – five (25)
pipe cast in the field
2. Inspection Report for each size for not more than twenty – five
(25) pipes cast in the field
B. MORTAR AND JOINT FILLER
Cement, fine aggregates and water:
Test:
ITEM 501 – UNDERDRAINS

* This item shall consist of constructing under drains, using pipe and granular filter
materials, under drain pipe outlets, and blind drain using granular materials.
A. CONCRETE PIPE (NON – REINFORCED)
Test:
Quality Test for 0.5% of the number of pipes for each size but not
less than two (2) for Strength, Absorption and Dimension
Alternative requirements:
1. Compressive Strength for one (1) set consisting of three (3)
concrete cylinder samples for not more than twenty – five (25)
pipe cast in the field
2. Inspection Report for each size for not more than twenty – five
(25) pipes cast in the field
B. CLAY PIPE
Test:
Quality Test for one (1) pipe for every 200 pieces of each size,
with a minimum number of two (2) specimens for Strength,
Absorption and Dimension
ITEM 502 – MANHOLES, INLETS AND CATCHBASINS

* This item shall consist of the construction, reconstruction or adjustment of manholes,
inlets, and catch basins.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405, Class A
B. LIDS, CAST IRON FRAMES AND GRATING
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Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 503 – DRAINAGE STEEL GRATING WITH FRAME

* The steel frame clear openings of drainage grates shall be 15 mm larger than nominal
sizes of industry standard sized pits.
ITEM 504 – CLEANING AND RECONDITIONING OF EXISTING DRAINAGE

STRUCTURES
* This item shall consist of cleaning and reconditioning existing pipes and appurtenant
structures.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 505 – RIPRAP AND GROUTED RIPRAP

* This item shall consist of the furnishing and placing riprap with or without grout as the
case maybe, with or without filter backing.
Test:
(Cement – Aggregate ratio = 1:3)
ITEM 506 – STONE MASONRY

* This item shall consist of stone masonry of minor structures, in headwalls for culverts,
in retaining walls at the toes of slopes.
A. CEMENT
Quantity:
2 bags/m3 of concrete
Test:
(Cement – Aggregate ratio = 1:2)
B. FINE AGGREGATE
Quantity:
0.17m2/m3 of concrete
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test (same as for Item 405)
C. STONE
Test:
Inspection Report
D. WATER
Test:
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ITEM 507 – RUBBLE CONCRETE
* This item shall consist of construction of rubble concrete.
ITEM 508 – HAND – LAID ROCK EMBANKMENT

* This item shall consist of hand-laid rock embankment.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 509 – SHEET PILES

* This item shall consist of furnishing, driving cutting off of sheet pile.
A. TIMBER SHEET PILES
Test:
Inspection Report
B. CONCRETE SHEET PILES
Test:
C. STEEL SHEET PILES
Test:
ITEM 510 – CONCRETE SLOPE PROTECTION

* This item shall consist of furnishing and placing of concrete slope protection including
all necessary excavation, a bed course and reinforced concrete to the required thickness
and extent to protect slope against erosion.
A. BED COURSE
Test:
B. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
C. CONCRETE
Test:
ITEM 511 – GABIONS

* This item shall consist of furnishing, forming wire mesh baskets, and placing rocks
installed at the location designated.
Test:
PART H – MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
ITEM 600 – CURB AND GUTTER

* This item shall construction of curb and gutter either pre-cast of cast - in place made of
concrete.
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A. CONCRETE
Quantity:
0.078 m3/m (curb only)
0.092 m3/m (curb and gutter, Type A)
0.145 m3/m (curb and gutter, Type B)
0.074 m3/m (curb and gutter, Type C)
Test:
B. JOINT FILLER
Test:
ITEM 601 – SIDEWALK
* This item shall consist of construction of asphalt of Portland cement concrete sidewalk.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
B. PRE – MOLDED EXPANSION JOINT FILLER
Test:
ITEM 602 – MONUMENTS, MARKERS AND GUIDE POSTS

* This item shall consist of right-of-way monuments, maintenance marker posts,
kilometer posts and/ or guideposts.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
B. REINFORCING STEEL
Test:
C. TIMBER
Test:
D. PAINT
Test:
ITEM 603 – GUARDRAIL

* This item shall consist of furnishing and constructing posts and guardrails.
A. STEEL POSTS
Test:
B. TIMBER POSTS
Test:
C. CONCRETE
Test:
D. REINFORCING STEEL
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Test:
E. RAIL
Test:
Inspection Report
F. PAINT
Test:
ITEM 604 – FENCING

* This item shall consist of furnishing and constructing of post and barb wire or chain
link fences.
A. BARB WIRE, CHAIN LINK FABRIC
Test:
B. CONCRETE POSTS
Test:
C. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
ITEM 605 – ROAD SIGN

* This item shall consist of furnishing and installing road signs.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 606 – PAVEMENT MARKINGS

* This item shall consist of placing markings of the finished pavement.
Test:
ITEM 607 – REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT STUDS

* This item shall consist of furnishing and installing reflective pavement studs on the
surface of the pavement.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 608 – TOPSOIL

* This consists of topsoil furnished, transported and spread, or topsoil removed from
designated areas, haul and spread.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 609 – SPRIGGING

* This item consists of planting sprigs of living grass plants.
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Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 610 – SODDING

* This item shall consist of furnishing and laying of live sod on the shoulders, slopes,
ditches, or other locations as designated, construction of sod ditch checks or similar
appurtenances.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 611 – TREE PLANTING

* This item shall consist of furnishing and planting deciduous shade, flowering trees
evergreen trees less than 150 mm diameter on the areas.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 612 – REFLECTIVE THERMOPLASTIC STRIPPING

* This item shall be applied to the road surface in a molten state by mechanical means
with surface application glass beads at a rate not less than 350g/L.
PART I – MATERIALS DETAILS
ITEM 700 – HYDRATED CEMENT

Test:
ITEM 701 – CONSTRUCTION LIME (HYDRATED)

Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test for every 100T or fraction thereof
ITEM 702 – BITUMINOUS MATERIALS

Test:
Same as for Items 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 309 and 310
ITEM 703 – AGGREGATES

Test:
Same as for item of work in the Bill of Quantities
ITEM 703A – MINERAL FILLER

* This item shall consist of finely divided material mineral matter such as rock dust, slug
dust, hydrated lime, hydraulic cement, fly ash or other suitable mineral matter.
Test:
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ITEM 704 – MASONRY UNITS
Test:
1 – Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 units or fraction thereof
ITEM 705 – JOINT MATERIALS

Test:
Same as for Items 311 and 500
ITEM 706 – CONCRETE, CLAY, PLASTIC AND FIBER PIPES

A. CONCRETE
Test:
B. CLAY AND OTHER TYPE OF PIPES
Test:
Refer to applicable requirements of AASHTO Test and Specs
ITEM 707 – METAL PIPE

Test:
ITEM 708 – CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS AND ADMIXTURE

* This item specifies the classification, sampling, testing, packing and marking of
concrete admixtures.
Test:
ITEM 709 – PAINTS

Test:
ITEM 710 – REINFORCING STEEL AND WIRE ROPE

A. REINFORCING STEEL
Test:
B.WIRE ROPE
Test:
ITEM 711 – FENCE AND GUARDRAIL

A. FENCE
Test:
B. GUARDRAIL
Test:
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ITEM 712 – STRUCTURAL METAL
Test:
Same as for Items 403 and 406
ITEM 713 – TREATED AND UNTREATED TIMBER

Test:
ITEM 714 – WATER

Test:
Certificate from Project Engineer or 1 – Q, Quality Test, if source
is questionable
ITEM 715 – GEOTEXTILES

* This item covers geotextiles fabric for use in subsurface drainage, hydraulic filter,
erosion control, sediment control, pavement superstructures as a water proofing and
stress relieving membrane, and as permeable separator to prevent mixing of dissimilar
materials.
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TABLES
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF SAMPLES
MATERIALS MNIMUM TESTING MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS QUANTITY/VOLUME OF
MATERIALS FOR EACH
SAMPLE SUBMITTED
1. Cement 1 sample per 2000 bags 10 kg
1 sample per 40T or 200
2. Asphaltic material 5L
drums
3. Aspahlt mix 1 sample per 130T 20 kg
4. Aggregates 1 sample per 1,500 m3
a. coarse aggregate 70 kg
b. fine aggregate 50 kg
5. Soil aggregates 1 sample per 1,500 m3
a. Classification 20 kg
b. Routinary tests 50 kg
c. MDR test and CBR 50 kg
6. Non – Reinforced Concrete 2 pipes min./0.5% of no.
2 pipes
Pipes of pipes
1 sample per 50 pipes or 1 pipe (1 m length)
7. Reinforced Concrete Pipes
2% of # of pipes
1 sample per 500 lengths 2 pcs Of 100 mm long taken
8.Steel pipe (galvanized)
from both ends w/ thread
9. Concrete hollow blocks (CHB) 1 sample per 10,000 units
a. strength 3 units
b. moisture content 3 units
10. Steel bar 1 sample per 10T 1m
11. Steel sheet (galvanized) 1 sample per 100 sheets 3 pcs 60mm x 60mm
12. Wire strand 1 sample per 20T 2m
13. Gabion 1m x 2m
14. Paints 1 sample per 100 cans 1 - 4L can
15. Joint – filler (pre – molded) 1 – 400mm x 400mm
16. Curing compound 1L
17. Concrete cylinder 1 sample per 75 m3 1 set (3 cylinders)
18. Concrete beam 1 sample per 75 m3 or 1
1 set (3 cylinders)
day pouring
19. Concrete core 5 holes for every km/lane
20. Asphalt core 1 core for every 100m
21. Water
500 ml
a. Chemical analysis
500 ml
b. Sediment load analysis
22. Structural steel/sheet 1 sample per 50T Reduced section as prescribed
23. Hydrated lime 1 sample per 100T
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COMPOSITION AND STRENGTH OF CONCRETE FOR USE IN STRUCTURE
Class of Minimum Maximum Consistency Designated Minimum

concrete cement water – range in size of compressive
content per cement ratio slump coarse strength of
cu. m aggregate 150mm x
300mm
square concrete
kg (bags) kg/kg mm (inch) opening – cylinder @
std. mm 28 days
MN/m2 (psi)
50 -100 (2 – 37. 5 – 4.75
A 360 (9) 0.53 20.7 (3000)
4) (1 ½ - No. 4)
50 -100 (2 – 50.0 – 4.75
B 320 (8.5) 0.58 16.5 (2400)
4) (2 - No. 4)
50 -100 (2 – 12. 5 – 4.75
C 380 (9.5) 0.55 20.7 (3000)
4) (½ - No. 4)
100 max ( 4 19.0 – 4.75
P 440 (11) 0.49 37. 7 (5000)
max) (3/4 - No. 4)
100 – 200 (4 25.0 – 4.75
Seal 380 (9.5) 0.58 20.7 (3000)
– 8) (1 - No. 4)
PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR PAVEMENT WITH DEFICIENCY IN

STRENGTH
Deficiency in strength of concrete Percent (%) of

pavement contract price
Percent (%) allowed
Less than 5 100
5 to less than 10 80
25 or more 0
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PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR PAVEMENT WITH DEFICIENCY IN
THICKNESS
Deficiency in the Percent (%) of

average thickness contract price
per lot(mm) per lot
0–5 100
6 – 10 95
11 – 15 85
16 – 20 70
21 – 25 50
more than 25 removed and replaced (no payment)
COMMON LABORATORY TESTS
Kind of material Type of test Test duration per sample

(min. # of days)
Cement Physical and chemical 8
Coarse aggregate Grading 3
Specific gravity 3
Absorption 3
Abrasion 1
Unit weight 1
Fine aggregate Grading 3

Specific gravity 3
Absorption 3
Unit weight 1
Soil aggregates mixture Grading 3

(subbase, base and surfaces
courses
Liquid limit 3
Plastic limit 3
Compaction 3
CBR 7
Abrasion 1
Asphalt Physical 4
Paint Physical and chemical 4
Concrete cylinder Compressive 1
Concrete beam Flexural 1
Concrete core Cutting of sample 1
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LIMITATIONS/VARIATIONS
ITEM ITEM ITEM 1TEM ITEM ITEM ITEM

104 105 200 201 202 203 300
Abrasion loss 50% 50% 45% 45%
max max max max
Plastic index 6% 12% 6% 4% to 4% to
6% max
max max max 10% 9%
Liquid limit 30% 35% 25% 25% 35%
max max max max max
Permitted
variation from
+15mm,
design ±20mm ±10mm
-5mm
THICKNESS
OF LAYER
Permitted
variation from +20mm, +10mm, -5mm, - +15mm,
design LEVEL -30mm -20mm 10mm -5mm
OF SURFACE
Permitted
surface
irregularity 30mm 20mm 5mm 5mm
measured by 3-
m straight edge
Permitted
variation from
±0.5% ±0.3% ±0.2% +0.2%
design cross
fall or camber
Permitted
variation from
design
±0.1% ±0.1% ±0.1% +0.1%
longitudinal
grade over 25m
length
California 25% 80% 80% 80%
100%
Bearing Ratio min min min min
DIMESION OF PILES
Length of pile Ø (1m from the butt) Minimum

minimum maximum tip Ø
less than 12m 300mm 450mm 200mm
12m to 18m 320mm 450mm 180mm
more than 18m 350mm 500mm 150mm
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REMOVAL OF FORMS
Scope of work Minimum time Minimum % of design

strength
Centering under girders,
14 days 80%
beams, frames or arches
Floors slabs 14 days 70%
Walls 1 day 70%
Columns 2 days 70%
Sides of beams and all other
1 day 70%
vertical surfaces
SIEVE SIZES
NO. 200 0.075mm NO. 20 0.840mm

NO. 100 0.150mm NO. 16 1.180mm
NO. 60 0.300mm NO. 12 1.700mm
NO.50 0.250mm NO. 10 2.000mm
NO. 40 0.425mm NO. 8 2.360mm
NO. 30 0.600mm NO. 4 4.750mm
DETAILS OF WELDS
Size of fillet weld Maximum thickness of part

5mm 13mm
6mm 19mm
8mm 32mm
10mm 51mm
13mm 152mm
16mm 152mm and above
MINIMUM LAP FOR SPLICING
GRADE 40 GRADE 60
Tension 24 times bar Ø 36 times bar Ø
Compression 20 times bar Ø 24 times bar Ø
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MINERAL FILLER SHALL BE GRADE WITH IN THE FF. LIMITS (703-A)
Sieve size Mass % passing

NO. 30 100
NO. 50 95 – 100
NO. 200 70 - 100
HYDRATED LIME SHALL CONFORM TO THE FF. REQUIREMENTS (701)
Sieve size Mass % passing

NO. 20 100
NO. 200 85 - 100
MINIMUM WEIGHT OF SAMPLE FOR MOISTURECONTENT
Sieve No. (passing) Weight

NO. 40 25 grams
NO. 10 50 grams
NO. 4 200 grams
½” 300 grams
1” 500 grams
2” 1000 grams
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MATERIALS

ITEM 100 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

ITEM 101 – REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS

ITEM 102 – EXCAVATION

ITEM 103 – STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

ITEM 104 – EMBANKMENT

ITEM 105 – SUBGRADE PREPARATION

ITEM 106 – COMPACTION EQUIPMENT AND DENSITY CONTROL STRIPS

ITEM 107 – OVERHAUL

PART D – SUB - BASE AND BASE COURSE

ITEM 200 – AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE

ITEM 201 – AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

ITEM 202 – CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

ITEM 203 – LIME STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

ITEM 205 – ASPHALT STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

ITEM 206 – PORTLAND CEMENT STABILIZED TREATED PLANT MIX BASE

ITEM 207 – AGGREGATE STOCKPILE

PART E – SURFACE COURSES

ITEM 300 – AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE

ITEM 301 – BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT

ITEM 302 – BITUMINOUS TACKCOAT

ITEM 303 – BITUMINOUS SEAL COAT

ITEM 304 – BITUMINOUS SURFACE TREATMENT

ITEM 305 – BITUMINOUS PENETRATION MACADAM PAVEMENT

ITEM 306 – BITUMINOUS ROAD MIX SURFACE COURSE

ITEM 307 – BITUMINOUS PLANT – MIX SURFACE COURSE – GENERAL

ITEM 308 – BITUMINOUS PLANT – MIX SURFACE COURSE – COLD LAID

ITEM 309 – BITUMINOUS PLANT – MIX (STOCKPILE MAINTENANCE

ITEM 310 – BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE – HOT LAID

ITEM 311 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

PART F – BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

ITEM 401 – RAILINGS

ITEM 402 – TIMBER STRUCTURES

ITEM 403 – METAL STRUCTURES

ITEM 404 – REINFORCING STEEL

ITEM 405 – STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

ITEM 406 – PRE – STRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

ITEM 407 – CONCRETE STRUCTURES

ITEM 408 – STEEL BRIDGES

ITEM 409 – WELDED STRUCTURAL STEEL

ITEM 410 – TREATED AND UNTREATED TIMBER

ITEM 411 – PAINT

ITEM 412 – ELASTOMETRIC BEARING PADS

ITEM 500 – PIPE CULVERTS AND STORMDRAINS

ITEM 501 – UNDERDRAINS

ITEM 502 – MANHOLES, INLETS AND CATCHBASINS

ITEM 503 – DRAINAGE STEEL GRATING WITH FRAME

ITEM 504 – CLEANING AND RECONDITIONING OF EXISTING DRAINAGE

ITEM 505 – RIPRAP AND GROUTED RIPRAP

ITEM 506 – STONE MASONRY

ITEM 508 – HAND – LAID ROCK EMBANKMENT

ITEM 509 – SHEET PILES

ITEM 510 – CONCRETE SLOPE PROTECTION

ITEM 511 – GABIONS

PART H – MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

ITEM 600 – CURB AND GUTTER

ITEM 602 – MONUMENTS, MARKERS AND GUIDE POSTS

ITEM 603 – GUARDRAIL

ITEM 604 – FENCING

ITEM 605 – ROAD SIGN

ITEM 606 – PAVEMENT MARKINGS

ITEM 607 – REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT STUDS

ITEM 608 – TOPSOIL