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    ‘STANDARD SPECIFICATION cei ‘SITE PREPARATION AND EARTHWORKS RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT onations [DOO] 2S.tone ZOO [este tor Conamuston [SC —| We me } ae el zal call led | eae ra [Rev [Date eoason for Revision —| By | CHECK, ‘CUENT Project Document | 25457-1000-SPS-CGO0D002 Rev. 001 Gilet Document N ae as [RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Earthworks Doe Na, 25457-1000-8PS-0600.0002 Rar, 001 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL. 1.1 Work included 1.2 Work not included... 2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS. 2.1 Intemational codes and standards. 22 Other regulating requirements. 3,0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. 3.1 Material, 3.1.1. Use of materials 3.1.2 Water. 3.13 Testing. 32. Details of Construction 32.1 Clearing - ~ 322. Removai of topsoil I 3.23 Contaminated soil oF materia. ~ 8.24 Materials from borrow pits .ucucrunsnnnnsnn 325 Overburden - 3.26 Excavation of rock BISSo0emwaviiioovve 32.7 Common excavation, = 12 32.8 Treatment of Sud g7@d08 nnn vont 329 Cuts 13 3.2.10 Treatment of GUIS sssnnnnsnnnnnersnsnsnen 14 3.2.11 Blasting, cas. 32.12 Fil 18 32.13 Materials . oo ary 3.2.14 Drainage and dewatering 21 8.2.18 Stockpiling of materials... = wan 3.2.16 Construction of drains 22. 32.17 Compaction 22 8.2.18 Soil and! or rock testing. 25, 32:18 Stne and concrete sop proacton ar 3.2.20 Sprayed concrete. 29. 3.2.21 Surface finish and tolerances 29 RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Earthworks ec Na, 25467-1000-9PS-C00-0002 1.0 GENERAL This specification applies to the general and technical raquirements for site preparation and earthworks at the site of the Ras Az Zawr Smelter Project, Kingdom of Saudi ‘Arabia, ‘This specification and its supploments should be read in conjunction with other ‘specifications, data sheets and drawings. Unless otherwise specie, all work covered by this specification shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the referenced documents in Section 2., Codes and ‘Standards, and with al relevant local government statulery requirements 1.1 Work Included This specication applies to all operations associated with, but nat limited to, the following: Site clearing: Removal and placing of topsoil Cut and fil operations; Preparation of in-situ materials; Development of borrow pits; ‘Stockpiling of materials; Disposal of surplus excavated materials; Moisture conditioning and compaction; ‘Siope protection; In-situ and laboratory testing of soll andor rock materials; Tolerances and surface finish, 1.2 Work notincluded Construction of pavement layers: ‘Trenching for pipe lines and underground services; Excavation in confined areas for foundations and ground slabs; Speciaity earthworks associated with construction of landscaped areas. 2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS. “The following documents give support to or are referradto inthis specification. 80 1000 St unite and recommendatione forthe uee oftheir multiplee ‘and of certain other units 1803-0 ‘Quanttes and units - Part 0 General principles RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Eartworis 180 8601 EN 206-1 EN 12620 ENV 13670-1 EN 939-2 180 33104 10 a3102 180 565, EN ISO 14688-1 EN ISO 14689+1 EFNARC ASTMC 127 ASTMC 136 ASTM C 150 ASTM D 420 ASTM D 422 ASTM D 659, ASTM D 854 ASTM D 1140 ‘Doe No. 25457:1000.3°S-C600.0002 Rev. 001, Data_elements and interchange formats — Information interchange ~ Representation of dates and times Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity Aggregates for concrete Execution of concrete stuctures - Part 1: Common Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates — Part 2: Determination of particle size distibution ~ Test sieves, nominal size of apertures: Tests sieves - Technical requirements and testing - Part 1 Test sieves of metal wire cloth Tests sieves ~ Technical requirements and testing - Pat 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate ‘Test sieves - Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and clectroformed sheet - Nominal sizes of openings Geotechnical investigation and testing — Identification and classification of soll~ Part 1: Identification and description Geotechnical investigation and testing ~ Identification and clasefication of rock ~ Part 1: Identication and description European specification for sprayed concrete ‘Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Spectic Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate ‘Standard Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates of Solis ‘Standard Specifications for Portland Cement Practice for Investigating and Sampling Soil and Rock for Engineering Purposes. Partcle-Size Analysis of Soils ‘Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids Spectic Gravity of Sols ‘Amount of Material in Solls Finer Than the No. 200 (75 microns) Sieve RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preperation and Eaton ‘oe No, 25457-1000-9°S-C090-0000 Fev. 001, ASTM D 1556 ‘Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Sol in Place by Sand Cone Method ASTM 1557 ‘Standard Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil using Modified Etfort (2700kN-mv®) ASTM 1586 Method for Penetration Test and Splt-Barrel Sampling of Sols ASTM D 1587 Practice for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Soils ASTM 01883 ‘Standard Test Method for CBR (Calfornia Bearing Ratio) of Laboratory Compacied Solis ASTMD 2113 Practice for Diamond Core Driling for Site Investigation ASTM D 2116 Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Sol and Rock ASTM 2166 LUnconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soils ASTM D 2494 Test Method for Permeability of Granular Soils (Constant Head) ASTM D 2495 (One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils using Incremental Loading ASTM D 2487 ‘Standard Practice for Classification of Sols for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System) ASTM D 2488, Description and Identification of Soils (Visual Manual Procedure) ASTM D 2573, Standard Test Method for Feld Vane Shear Test in Cohesive Soils ASTM D 2850 Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils ASTM D 2937 Standard Test Method for Density of Sol in Place by the Drive-Cylinder Method ASTM D 2938 Unconfined Compressive Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens, ASTM D 2080 Direct Shear Test of Sols Under Consolidated Drained Conditions RAS AZZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preperation and Eatwoia ASTM D 3148 ASTM D 3441 ASTM 04186 ASTM D 4220 ASTM D 4318 ASTM. 4973 ASTM D 4643 ASTM D 4648 ASTM D 4750 ASTM 04767 ASTM 04914 ASTM D 5030 ASTM D 5078 ASTM D 5434 ASTM D 5608 ASTM 5731 ASTM 05778 ASTM 05784 (ce No. 26467.1000-2S-C600:0002 Rev. 00%, Elastic Modul of Intact rock Gore Specimens in Uniani Compression. ‘Standard Test Method for Deep Quasi-Static Cone and Friction Cone Penetration Tests of Sols, ‘One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Saturated Cohesive Soils using Controlled Strain Loading Practice for Presorving and Transporting Samples Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils, ‘Standard Test Method for Rapid Determination of Carbonate Content of Soils ‘Standard Test Method for Determination of Water (Moisture) Content for Soil by the Microwave Oven Method Laboratory Miniature Vane Shear Test for Saturated Fine- Grained Clayey Sol Determining Subsurface Liquid Levels in a Borehole or ‘Monitoring Well (Observation Well) ‘Standard Test Method For Consolidated Undrained Triaxia Test on Sol Samples ‘Standard Test Methods for Density and Unit Weight of Sol ‘and Rock in Place by the Sand Replacement Method in a Test Pit ‘Standard Test Method for Density of Soll and Rock in Place by the Water Replacement Mathod in a Test Pit Preserving and Transporting Soll Samples Field Logging of Subsurface Explorations of Soil and Rlock ‘Standard Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment Used at Low Level Radioactive Waste Sites. Determination ofthe Point Load Strength Index of lock ‘Standard Test Method for Performing Electronic Friction Cone and Piezocone Penetration Soundings ‘Standard Guide for Use of Hollow-Stem Augers for Geo- BRAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Prepaation and Earthworks jeralon and Eartworks Doe No. 25487-1000:9°S.CG00.0002 Fe. 001 ASTM 06151 ASTM D6169 ASTM 06286 ASTM 06519 ASTM D698 ASTMG 51 ‘AASHTO T-280 AASHTO T-291 environmental Exploration and the Installation of Subsurface Water-Quality Monitoring Devices ‘Standard Practice for Using Hollow-Stem Augers for Geotechnical Exploration and Soil Sampling Standard Guide for Selection of Soll and Rock Sampling Devioes Used With Dril Rigs for Environmental Investigations Standard Guide for Selection of Driling Methods for Environmental Site Characterization Standard Practice for Sampling of Soil Using the Hycraulcally Operated Stationary Piston Sampler Standard Test Methods for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Ghallow Depth) ‘Standard Test Method for Measuring Ph of Soll for Use in Corrosion Testing Standard Methad of Test for Determining Water-Soluble Sulfate lon Content in Soil Standard Methad of Test for Determining Water-Soluble Chloride lon Content in Soil 2.2. Other regulating requirements, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: General Specifications for Road and bridge Construction 3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. 3.4 Materials 3.11 Use of materials Materials for use in the earthworks shall be won from approved borrow areas. excavated in cuts, taken from stockpiles or from other sources as approved. The ‘operation of earthworks shall achieve the optimum use of excavated material ‘The earthworks activites shall be planned such that the better quality materials are not wasted through use in the lower layers of fils but retained for use in the upper layers as [RAS AZ ZAV/R ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparaion and Earthworks be No. 25487-1000-9°-0400-0000 ev. 001 detailed on the drawings. If competent material is wasted through poor planning, then no compensation shall be made for costs associated wth opening up and reinstating ‘additional borrow pis for replacement materials. may be directed where particular available materials are to be used in the Works. This shal apply to both the location where the material is to be used and the level at which the matenal isto be placed. 3.4.2 Waler Al water used in compaction and mixing activities shal be clean fresh water. Fresh water shall be tested for pH, Sulphate, Chloride, and Total Dissolved Solids. The resuts shal bo submitied to the PROJECT MANAGER for review and approval prior to construction Brackish water can be used upon approval by the PROJECT MANAGER. Brackish \atar shal be tested for pH, sulphate, chloride and Total Dissolved Solids, The results shall be submitted to the PROJECT MANAGER for review and approval prior to ‘construction. Note that if brackish water is used, then concrete and any underground features shail be protected against any chemical attack from the brackish water. 3.13 Testing Laboratory and in-situ testing of soil and or rock materials wil be caried out by a Cortracorappointed testing frm, on samples. taken fom the completed layers, stockpiles or borow pits as required, in accordance with Section 32.18, Sol and! or Tock tests. No layer Isto be covered by a succeeding layer unl it has been approved ‘Areas affected by the testing or sampling of materials shall be repaired and shall be | equa in strength to the resto the layer 3.2. Details of Construction 32.1 Clearing 32.1.1 General ‘The area to be cleared shall be clearly marked on the ground atleast 48 hours prior to the intention to commence site clearing. Any items wthin the area to be cleared which are requited to remain intact for the duration of the Works shall be nominated and cleary identified Notwithstanding these limitations, clearing shall be carried out over the areas ‘comprising the fll extent of the Works, including borrow areas, stockpile sites, access roads, drain alignments, fence lines, fire breaks and the areas set aside for tho ‘establishment on the site. All such areas shall be as shown on the drawings or as directed, {EOA NOTE hea Pap a Dame abet Pn ee H Pages RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT |_Ste Preperation and Eoahworks ‘oe No. 25457-1000.P5-C600 0002 Rev. oot ‘The area to 20 cleared shall be that contained within the limits of top of cut batters or toe of fil embankments, including any drains, plus 3.0 m. All cleared areas shall be kept clear of re-growth for the duration of the Works 32.12 Clearing Clearing shal include the removal from the area of the Weiks of all vegetation, roots, surface boulters, debris and rubbish. The demolition and removal of structures, rot ‘separately scheduled for payment, is deomed to comprise part of the clearing operation Clearing of any borrow or stockpile area shall not commence until ithas been confined in writing that such area must be cleared and the extent of the area to be cleared approved. If so required by the Contractor, any large depressions occurring as a result of clearing ‘operations shall be filed with ‘material approved and thoroughly compacted 10 the | finaly end elt contons speci in Seeon 32.10, Tenment of cut, (8 o ©). 82.1.3 Disposal ol refuse | sit vegtaton and, brshucod, shal be prelerety used in re vogetationlendscaping or cepoced of off ste Debris, bouleers, rubble, supeticial obstructions and roots shall be disposed of off sta, BBuming of vegetation wll not be permited, 2.2.2. Removal of topsoil ‘After completion of al clearing operations, the areas to receive fil, and other areas as may be indicated on the drawings, shall be stripped of topsoil, and! or organic soils or | ‘other deleterious material likely to inhibit proper compaction. Care shall be taken to ensure that the stripped topsol is not contaminated with la'ge amounts of materials other than topsoil, including large roots, large stones and ober | ‘similar large tems of refuse. ‘Topsoil shall be placed in stockpiles at approved locations, and positioned well clear of ‘other stockpled materials and natural drainage lines. Designated soll types shall be stockpiled separately and the maximum height of stockpiles shall not exceed 3 m. ‘Stockpiles shail be formed and leveled such that water does not pond on the surace, Drainage furrows or berms shall be constructed to divert surface water away from the I to0 ofthe stockpile embankments and thus prevent erosion, ‘Stockpiles that will remain for an extended period shall be adequately protected from surface erosion, RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preperation and Eartworks Dee No. 25457:1090.2S-6600.0002 Fev. 005, 3.2.3 Contaminated soll or material Inthe event that contaminated material or soil is discovered atthe site ‘The suspected contaminated material or soll shall be isolated and necessary | precautions exercised in dealing with the material |The existence of contaminated material or oll shall be promptly advised ‘The levels of soll or material contamination existing atthe site shal be established. {All contaminated material or sol shall be removed from site and disposed of as required by Kingdom regulations. 3.24 Materials from borrow pits 3.24.1 Work tobe included “The work at borrow pits shall include everything required in obtaining borrow materials, for use in the Works, including excavating trial holes, clearing the borrow pit site, removing and stockpling topsoll, stripping and stockpliing any excess or unsuitable ‘overburden, excavating selected material and final trimming of the abandoned borrow allin accordance with the specification or as directed 3242 Borrow pits “The winning of material from borrow pits shall be subject to any specified environmental limitations and restrictions. Soll andlor rack tests may be required to ensure that the materials obtained from borrow pits to be used in the Works comply with the requirements of the specification and to confirm that the supply is adequate. ‘The stripping of topsoil, peat and organic soll within borrow pits shall be undertaken in accordance with Section 3.2.2, Removal of topsoil, except that stockpiles shall be located around the perimeter ofthe working pit for ease of subsequent replacement. Vegetation to be used for re-vegetation shall also be stockpiled around the perimeter of the working pi. Earth banks and interceptor drains shall be constructed prior to the construction of borrow pits to divert drainage lines and flows away from borrow areas. Where possible, borrow areas are to be left ree draining 3.243 Fencing of borrow pits ‘Where borrow pit areas are required to be fenced, the fence shall be of an approved, temporary stock-proof type. 3244 Water borrow pits {501 NOTE. T aad op an a nna ees renee he RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT |_Ste Preparation and Earhworke ec No 26457-1000. 3PS-€600-0002 Rev. 001 All necessary arrangements forthe supply and delivery in respect of any water that may be required at borrow pits shall be made. 9.24.5 Quality of materials, Only approved materials shall be taken from borrow pits to be used in the construction of the Works, Material undertying the approved material in any part of the borrow pit ‘may be unsuitable, and care shall be exercised to exclude such unsuitable material 324.6 Taking and testing of samples From time to time, selected samples shall be taken and tested from approved sources at the Engineers request to ensure that the qualily of material from such sources complies with the specification. This may be in addition to material quality testing as required in other sections of this specification. 324.7 Treatment of abandoned borrow pits (On completion ofall operations atthe borrow pit, the borrow atea shall be rehabiltated | ‘as soon as practicable. ifthe borrow pts to remain exposed ter tho completion of the Contact, the sides of the bortow pt shall e sloped to an adequate incinain to ensure stably ofthe slopes inorder to rehabiltate the borrow pt, ary Unsuitable overburden trom the pt sha be spread evenly over the borrow pt area, and the remaining topsoil (nckiding peat and ergaric sols, ppicabe), shall then be spread ever the borow pit areas and stopes 0/26 fo leave a neat, aven surface. The surface shal be scared onthe contour to @ depth of 300 mm Where necessary, topsoil shal be obtained from another source and Spread over the borrow pit area. Fotowing replacement of everburden, stockpiled | egetation avaitabia) shal be evenly spread over ho surface ofthe borrow area “The ‘tow of water into the borow pit shall be prevented by the construction of earth banks and interception drains as may be rected, together wth any associated erosion | protection works, Where possible, borrow pis shal beet roe draining. ‘Temporarily installed fencing and gates shall be dismantled when the area has been determined to be sate. 3.25 Overburden Aer stripping sol from a borrow area, removed and stockpiled as cirected. ny remaining unsuitable overburden shall be [At the beginning of each fortnight, the extent of the area of overburden proposed to be removed shall be determined petiodically. No removal of overburden or other borrow ‘operation shall be commenced until the area has been surveyed to allow quantities to be determined [RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Eartworks Doe No, 25457-1000-9PS. 0600-0002 32.6 Excavation of rock Flock in open excavation is defined as material which cannot be ripped at arate greater than 75 bank cubic meters per hour using a single shank No. 9 Series D ripper or ‘equivalent, subject to a 45,000 kg pul of the drawbar of a crawler tractor fited with 610 ‘mm wide tracks, traveling at an average speed, including slippage and stalls, of not less than 1.6 km per hour (Caterpillar D10 dozer or equivalent in fist gear). The dozer shall bo engaged in full ime ripping and shall not be engaged in pushing, dozing or other dozing assignments. Boulders exceeding 1.5 cubic meters and with @ minimum dimension greater than one meter shall be defined as rock. Fock in trench or confined foundation excavation is defined as material wich cannot be ‘excavated at a rate greater than 20 bank cuble meters per hour using an hydraulic ‘excavator of not less than 90 KW flywheel power and fited with an approved bucket having a breakout force of not less than 100 KN (Caterpllar 225 or equivalent) Boulders with a minimum dimension greater than one meter and boulders that are ‘across the full trench width shall be defined as rack. 32.7. Common excavation ‘Common excavation shall comprise all material other than that defined as rock 5.28 Treatment of Sub grades 32.8.1 General Treatment of Sub grades ator Stripping Aer sipping, ground surfaces shall be prepared fr fil placement, cut operation or as a finished sub-grae surface. In areas of paved road consiructon, sol testing wil be Undertaken fo detomnine the insitycry dena, meistue content and GBR valves from which a subsequent pavement type can be contimed (Refer to specication 25457- | 4000:345-C600:0003," section "45.1," for_ minimum. crtera). Once. confimed preparation of the surface can be undertaken. This shal include scartying o! the fxposed sub-grade, adjustment of the moisture content and compaction to achieve the | specie requirements. Proof-roling utiizing loaded rubber tired heavy machinary such as scrapers or other ‘approved equipment, shall be undertaken to confirm sub-grade intogriy, Costs associated with proot-roling shall be deemed to be included in the sub-grade preparation rate. Proof-oling shall consist of a minimum of three complete passes of the proot-roling equipment applied to the prepared sub-grade. ‘Any soft or loose material that cannot be satisfactorily compacted shall be removed and replaced with approved fil, placed and compacted in accordance with Section 3.2.10, Treatment of cus, (e) or () 3.28.2 Sub grade treatment in cut areas (other than rock). RAS AZ ZAWR ALUVINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation end Eanhwoks ‘ec No, 25467-1000-3PS-000.0002 fev. 001 When the required sub-grade surface is exposed and is fee of rock or rock bars, it shall be ripped, conditioned and re-compacted to the compaction specified in Section 3.2.10, Treatment of cuts. If saturated material is encountered at the level of sub-grade, the saturated material shall be dried out and the sub-grade shall be opened up to faciitale drying out ‘Adequate time shall be allowed for the drying out to occur. The instalation of miter or ‘subsoil drains may also form part of the remedial works {ter proot-raling of the sub-grade, the surface shall be immed to the required levels, ‘shape and falls as shown on the drawings. 9.2.8.3 Sub grade treatment in rock Rock sub-grade to receive fl shall be cleaned of all lose material Rock sub-grade to receive structure and! or equipment foundations / needs to comply with project concrete specication slabs shall be an exposed, clean rock surface with ‘no fil (other than C15 “dental” concrete fil, f necessary, and as per Section 3.2.10("), below) or disturbed material. That is, in these particular areas, where rock sub-grades hhave depressions which exceed the specified tolerance on grade, dental concrete shall bbe used to achieve the specified tolerance on grade. 3.29 Cuts ‘All excavation necessary for the completion of the Works, regardless of the | classification of the material encountered, shall be performed, Cuts shall be made true tothe slopes, widths and levels shown on the drawings, or as directed, Cuts shall generally be excavated to sub-grade level, prepared building pad level, or such other level as may be defined on the drawings. However, due regard to the nature of the material being excavated may require that an unsuitable in-situ ‘material exposed at the defined level, be required to be excavated over the areas and to | the depths directed, Where cut slopes are to be topsolled, they shall be left sufficiently rough to ensure that, | both during and after placing, the topsoil will ramain on the slope. Where rock material is removed by blasting, the method of dling and blasting, e.g. line driling, pre-spliting, cushion blasting, etc, shall be selected according to the ‘material encountered, so as to achieve the most stable side slope and the minimum of over-break. Where materal in the slope of the cut is unstable, the slope of the cut shall be flattened to.a stable slope, or reinforced by rock boling, wire meshing, sprayed concreting oF ‘other means, as directed. RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROUECT | Ste Preperation and Eartworks ‘oe No. 25457-1000.9PS-C600-0002 Fv. 001, ‘Suitable material from cuts shall be stockpiled, as directed, for use in fils, re-contouring fof areas such as depressions, anti-erosion works, earth banks and levees and other | works. ‘Where material is placed to spol, shall not be dumped at random, but shall be leveled ‘and shaped to a minimum slope of one vertical to two hundred horizontal (0.5 %) at the completion ofall spoil operations. No suitable materials chall be spoiled to waste without writen authority. Finished surfaces from cuts shall be compacted to a minimum of 95% relative ‘compaction with respect to the maximum dry density as determined in accordance with the modified proctor test. 3.2.10 Treatment of cuts When the excavation has been completed to the required level and cross-section, the ‘exposed formation shall be trimmed of all loose material, shall be within specified tolerances and, where not exposed rock, shall be compacted as specified in Section 3.2.12, Fil These operations are deemed to comprise part of the works necessary to achieve the specified surface finish It itis found thatthe in-situ material below the defined level does not provide a stable Working platform, further excavation shall be performed and this additional excavation shall be replaced by suitable approved material, placed and compacted according to clause 3.2.10 (4) or (e) Wherever exposed in-situ material is suitable for use as a pavement layer, but requires ‘additonal preparation to comply with the specification requirements, then one of the folowing procedures shall be adopted: ‘a, Whore only one layer requires treatment it shall be scarified to the depth required and re-compacted over the required width and depth to the specitied compaction. This shall be classified as preparation of in-situ material for that particular layer. b. Where more than one layer of the material requires addtional compaction, the ‘upper layer shall be removed to permit the compaction ofthe then exposed lower layer, as described in (a) above, The removal of the upper layer shall normally be done’ by blading of the material to windrows for subsequent replacing and ‘compaction. The lower layer, and the subsequently prepared upper layer, shall be classified separately of in-situ material for each of the paricular layers. Other methods of removing the upper layer, such as to stockpile for subsequent replacement and compaction may apply, in which case the provisions of Section 1 3.2.15, Stockpiling of materials, shall apply. © Where additional material has to be imported to obtain the required layer thickness, then the in-situ material in that layer shall be scarifed, the necessary "ae Pony pan a ral acetate nen ee ee RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT |_Ste Prepantion and Earthwork ‘Doe No. £5467-1000-9PS CG00-0002 Fev. 001 imported material placed and mixed, and this combined material compacted to the required levels, Where excavation in rock has been achieved by blasting and the surface of the ‘excavation upon which pavement is to be placed is iregular, e.g., areas to rocoive roads or other vehicular pavements, the depressions shall be filed with selected ‘material and compacted as spectted in clause 3.2.10(4) or (e). After completion of the filing, the surface shall be trimmed tothe spectied tolerance, Where the in-situ material satisfies the requirements cf the specification and in artving fat the required lines, cross-sections and levels, this material is loosened to an Unacceptable degree, and then the disturbed material shall be re-compacted to meet | the specttication. Over-excavation shall be made good as follows, or by such other method as may suit | the particular circumstance: 4, Backlil over-excavated areas with approved il (select sub-grade material) ‘compacted in layers to achieve compaction as specified in Section 3.2.12, Fil. @. Over-excavation under structure and! or equipment foundations! slabs shall be backfilled to the proper line and level with C12/15 “dental” concroto, 3.2.11 Blasting | Where excavation in rock by blasting is permitied, care shall be exercised not to ‘overshoot. Any material outside the authorized cross-section, which may be shattered oF loosened by such blasting, shall be removed. All actvtios in regard to the use of explosives shall be strictly in accordance with the KSA regulations, the project environmental management plan, industy-recognizec safe working practices and the | requirements contained herein. ‘Supplemental detailed blast design requirements for particular excavation conditions | may be issued by the PROJECT MANAGER, i required, 3.2.12 Fi 3212.1 General All fils shall be constructed with relevant tolerances to the slopes, widths and levels | ‘shown on the drawings, or as directed. Fills shall be constructed with suitable approved material, in accordance with the clauses contained herein. Unless otherwise authorized, all suitable materials obtained ‘rom cuts shall be placed before any material is borrowed or imported, | eencores ie tnathae a acids hun issuance tee re ae 1 po sae RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMNIUM SMELTER PROJECT |_Ste Preparation and Earthworks (oe No, 2547-1000:9°S.6600.0002 Rew. 003, 32.122 Fil Placement Al fils shall be compacted to @ minimum of 95 % with respect to the maximum dry density as determined in accordance with the modified Proctor test. For fil materials. classified as SP, SP-SM, and SW-SM, water shall be added only for workabilty and {dust contro. For these materials, the construction methodology for fil placement shall be as follows: ‘Spread a loose lit of il material witha thickness of 800 mm Grade the fil material wth a grader ‘Add one pass of water using a water truck Grade and trim with a grader ‘Compact the material with 6 to 10 passes using a minimum 10-ton vibratory smooth drum roll. Test the material for compaction After successful compaction testing, add another lit and repeat steps 2, 9, 4,5, and 6. 8. Ifthe material dries out due to inactivity atthe ste or high weather temperature, a ight pass of water shall be applied if necessary for constructabilty and workability. 9. Material classtied as SM with percent fines greater than 15% may require additional water for compaction. For this material, the Contractor is responsible to determine the range of moisture content in order to achieve a minimum of 95 % with respect to the ‘maximum dry density as determined in accordance withthe modified Procior test. 10. The Contractor shal verty the above construction methodology prior to execution Note that the above construction methodology will not be applicable for subbase and ‘base course materials. The Contractor shal determine the construction methodology for these materials through tial pads prior to execution. In general, the fils shall bo constructod a Inuniform horizontal layers, with loose layer thickness not exceeding 300 mm for {il materials compacted with approved large compection equipment (as determined by Contractor) including smooth vibratory steel drum rollers, e.g. typically 200 kN static weight, b. —Inareas not accessible with large compaction equipment, not exceeding 150 mm {or fil materials compacted with approved small compaction equipment (as determined by Contractor), including various "walk-behind" and riding smooth vibratory stee! drum rolers, ¢.., typically 20 to 80 KN static weight, various “walk-behind” vibratory steel plate compactors, anc “jumping; jack’ impactor In all cases, tne maximum particle size of il materials shall be: 1. Not exceeding two-thirds of loose lit thickness. (ie. 200 mm maximum particle size for 300 mm loose layer thickness; 100 mm maximum particle size for 150 1mm loose layer thickness) Pan ea [RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Stee ‘ec No, £5457-1000-3PS-000-0002 ev. Ot . Not exceeding 100 m for fil materials placed wihin 300 mm of any underground structure, ©. Not exceeding 75 mm for fil materials placed within 300 mm of the sub-grade for paving or structure/ equipment padsifoundations 4. In all instances, “nesting’ of large particles will not be permitted. Cemented aggregations of particles wil similarly not be permitted ‘Should the full dopth of the compacted layer not acheve the specified density andior ‘moisture coneition, it will be required that additional compaction effort be supplied, ‘additional moisture conditioning be supplied, or that the thickness of fil layers be 1 reduced. Where blasted rock is used as fil material, whatever methods are necessary shall be used, including secondary blasting, crushing andlor screening, to produce rock not ‘exceeding the maximum particle sizes noted above, and meeting the gradation criteria 1 given herein, Fil materials shail be placed and spread to form a horizontal layer. The top iit of fil shall have sufficient crown and cross-fall to provide adequate drainage for water at all imes during the construction period. All cut and fil sutaces shall be sealed to prevent infitrtion of water and softening of sub-grade. Sealing shall consist of compacting tho surface to @ smooth consistency with a smooth vibratory steel drum roller, 9. typically 100 to 200 KN static weight. Where material was obtained for filing with a maximum dimension greater than noted above, either the size of the material shall be reduced so that it can be placed in the fil, fr the non-conforming material shall be transported and disposed of at an approved disposal area andior used in other site development applications, such as rip rap. Where embankment fil Is 1o be constructed on strpped surface with a side slope steeper than 1 vertical to 6 horizontal (17 %), a bench of adequate width (minimum of 8 'm Wide) shall be cut at the toe of the embankment Io permit the intial embankment ‘construction to commence with horizontal layers of unitorm cross-sectional depth, In addition, where the side slope of the stripped surface is 1 vertical to 3 horizontal (83 %) or steeper, or where the construction abuts existing embankment fil, the stripped surface under the embankment fil shall be excavated to provide a contiguous series of horizontal stops at least 300 mm deep forming a key fer the embankment, Where directed, the benches shall be drained by means of subsurface drains 32.12.38 Fil Placement on Sabkha Material Fill placement on the Sabkha shall be in accordance with the following construction methodology: 2. Spread the first loose it of fil material with a t ‘ness of 700 mm LEGAL NOTE Tema Pepnyaecd anee nad ee a m AS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SNELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Earthworts Doc No. 25487-1000-9PS: 6600-0002 Grade the fil material with a grader ‘Add one pass of water using a water truck, necessary Grade and trim with a grader itnecessary Compact the material with 6 to 10 passes using a minimum 10-ton vibratory smooth drum role. “Test the material for compaction ler successful compaction testing, add another lit witha thickness of 800 mm, and repeat steps b,c, d, , and t The Contractor shall verity the above construction methodology prior to execution. ‘The fil material placed on Sabkha material shall be compacted to & minimum of 90 % with respect to the maximum dry density as determined in accordance with the modified Proctor test. For fil materials classified as SP, SP-SM, and SW-SM, water may be ‘added only for workability and dust control. The testing frequency is shown in Table 3. ‘Any material under structures for temporary construction camp and lay down areas like, cranes, concrete foundations, grade slabs, roads and paved areas shall be compacted to.a minimum of 95%colave compaction with respect to the mocifiod Proctor test for a minimum depth of 900 mm. No permanent strictures shall be built on the fil placed on ‘Sabkha material 3.2.13Materals Common or general fi ‘Sound, hard, durable, inert mbxture of graval and sand mineral earth free from any possible effect by water or the elements, well graded with maximum fragment size not {0 exceed the maximum particle size(s) noted above. ‘This material shall be predominantly taken from onsite excavation, and shall additionally ‘have: liquid limit not exceeding 25 %, plasticity index not exceeding 10 %, total sulphate Ccontent measured as S03 not exceeding 0.20 %; and chioride content not exceeding 0.02 %, Hf the fil exceeds the above limits for sulphates and chlorides, concrete and any Underground features shall be protected against attack due to sulphates and chlorides. ‘The type of protection shall be approved by the PROJECT MANAGER. b. Unacceptable fi Fine-grained mineral earth (clay or si), organic matter, construction and/ or demolition debris, cinders, ashes, refuse, large stones, large rock fragments, imbers, vegetation, fil contaminated with chemical impurties and other unsuitable matter. ©. Concrete fil | Inaczordance with concrete specication of minimum compressive strength cass C1. BRAS AZ ZAWR ALUVINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation nd Earthworks Doc No, 25487-1000-9°S-0600-0002 Rev. 001 4. Select and Structural fil ‘The fil material intended to be used for embankments and to support the structural {foundations of floors must comprise only the “select materials” which has been described in the project geotechnical report as follows: Selector Structural fil material shall consist only of inorganic material and shall have (0-20% passing the No. 200 sieve. Fil material should pass 100% the 50 mm sieve. Besides, that portion of material passing sieve No. 40 should not have liquid limit more than 35 and plasticity index of not more than 12. Atterberg limits are not required fr select fil material with les than 15% passing sieve No. 200. Select fil material sha have a total sulphate content measured as SOG not exceeding 0.20 %, chloride content Not exceeding 0.02 % and carbonate content of less than 25% by weight, 1 the fil material available from onsite excavation does not meet the above requizements, then the material shall be borrowed from offsite borrow arcas or procured from off site material manufacturers. fe. Riprap ‘Sound, hard, durable inet rock fragments or field stone with maximum dimension of ach fragment or stone not to exceed 1.5 times its minimum dimension. Gradation requicements for riprap shall be as indicated in Table 3. 1. Geotexiefiter material ‘The fiter fabric shall normally satisfy the following requirements, Mass > 825 9m? Tensile strength uniform load eae Prolongation at rupture be) Hydraulic ‘conductivity 103mis Mesh (a maximum opening d.<300ym ‘minimum opening d>2ym For more rigorous conditions, additional requirements will be provided on drawings or direct. 8.2.18.1 Placing of fil around structures This clause covers the requirements for the placement and compaction of fil adjacent to or preparatory to the construction of structures such as retaining walls, wing walls and RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Earthworks Dos No, 25487-1000:9PS-C600-0002 Rev. 001 large culverts that are not othenvise provided for in any other special provision in the Contract. Such il shal be placed at locations as specified or shown on the drawings. ‘No fil shall be placed against concrete within 14 days cf casting. Unless a geotoxtile. ‘materal is specified as a drainage medium or uniess otherwise specified, materia to be placed within 300mm of bridge abutments, retaining walls, wing walls of large culverts ‘hall consist of structural fi, The bottom of the structural fil or any geotextle material shall be connected to suitable drainage outfall, as stown on the drawings, or as otherwise spectied Compaction equipment shall not be operated within the minimum distances from Structures shown in Table 2. These minimum distances apply until the fil reaches the level above the top of the structure corresponding to the relevant spectied minimum cover. Compaction of fil closer-in to structures than these minimum distances shall be bby hand methods: compaction of fil at the haunches of round or curved-sided culverts ‘shall similarly be by hand methods. The diference in level of any fill being placed on ‘opposite sides of a structure or structural component shell not exceed Hi or 600 mm, whichever ie lees, where His the height of the structure, TABLE 2 COMPACTION EQUIPMENT CLEARANCE FROM STRUCTURES alers Tit anes | — Wana [ Minum distance | "romabuimerts, | cova ovr GEESE) | TEE, |‘tomasesol | relanngwateand | pot caver atc weight | Totalapsiedtorce | ‘Cehens im) | whgwalle ‘) conr ‘a | et , <2 <2, a a5 oe, 2-80 2-0 033 oS B= 100 S1=100 12 12 ot ors 200 [Tar = 200 Za 12 aa 201950 201-380 | Greaerolaer | Geaerottzar | a7 neigitotsivctve | neigh sure Te rag Taran ven mds Total apt forces he sm of sai oad and verte component of centuga ce 32.132 Saturated excavated material Saturated materials are not expected to be encountered within cut operations. They may be deemed as unsuitable if it is demonstrated that the material cannot be teasonably dried out within the constraints of the appreved construction program. It deemed suitable, saturated materials may be spread in uniform thin layers and allowed to dry oul to a moisture content at which the material can 2e compacted. | EASAzzawn ALosweLTER PROsECT Ste Preparation and Earthworks Doe No. 25457-1000:2°S.6600.0002 Rew. 001 Where saturated materials are encountered, the instalation of sub-soil drainage andior cout off drains to divert ground or surface water from fe site of excavations may be required, 8.2.14 Drainage and dewatering ‘Altnecessary catch drains and diversions to ensure proper drainage of the Works shall bbe constructed. All necassary labor, materials, plant and equipment to keap the Works [protected in such a manner as to prevent water ponding on the work site shall be provided. ‘Should ponding of water occur on the work site thrcugh negligence or inadequate quencing oF proteaion of tho Werk. and if ouch pording anclor water saturation of the strata may have caused softening, loss of bearng sttength, heave, setlement or any other eect ofa detrimental nature, then the suspect strata shall be excavated and removed and immediately replaced, compacted and timmed to level by using such | material as dkected {All work required for draining and control of the surface and sub-surface waters in the ‘work site to allow excavation work and placement of backill to be performed in water- fee areas shall be performed. ‘The dry condition shall be maintained continuously under all conditions and at all times Until backfling and compaction has been completed, or until the work components placed in the excavation are able to withstand the approved effects of water, as ! ‘determined by PROJECT MANAGER, ! Dewatering shall not be stopped without prior approval, For the purpose of this clause the term “dry” shall not be deemed to preclude the presence of dampness contained in the earth as distin from free water belng present, provided that any damp earth or "muck" cannot enter or contaminate the various ‘components of the Works. ‘Tho dewatering method and disposal arrangements shall not cause any damage to or have any detrimental effect on adjacent structures, services or adjoining land, nor contravene any stalutory environmental regulation or requirement. All damage caused | by the disposal of water shall be made good. i ‘Water shall not be discharged or conveyed onto the land or into any Storm water drain without pror approval 3.2.18 Stockpiling of materials, Where practicable, excavated material shall be transported and placed in its final I position in the Works in the same operation RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT |_Ste Preparation and Earthworks (oc No, 25457-1000-9PS 600-0002 Rev. 001 When specifically directed in writing, or in accordance with the provisions of the | Contract, excavated material shal be stockpiled at one or more designated locations ‘Thereafter, the material in stockpile shall be loaded, transported, processed (where applicable) and used as required. 3.2.16 Construction of drains ‘This work shall consist of the construction of drains epecfially elated to bulk earthwork ‘operations, such as interception drains, side drains and open channe's. 3.2.16:1 Interception drains Interception drains shall be constructed beyond the limits of excavated slopes in order to prevent surface run-off from eroding the slopes andior entering the area of the Works, They shall be constructed such thatthe water contained inthe drain shall not be I ‘closer than 5 m from the top of the excavation slope. Interception drains shall be constructed to the gradients required to prevent ponding of water. To prevent accumulation of water in tha drains, they shall, at intervals, be directed away from the excavation slope so as to discharge onto the natural ground, Where construction occurs on erodibie solls or on steep gradients, suitable erosion protection such as stone paving, dissipaters and stepped cut-off berms shall be ‘constructed, so as to prevent erosion of the drain. Interception drains shall be constructed by excavating on the lowest side of the drain area and forming and compacting a bank on the highest side so that run-of flows on the Natural ground above the earth bank. Measures shall be taken to ensure that the discharge of water onto natural ground does not cause erosion of the ground. ‘The dimensions and details of interception drains shall be as shown on the drawings of as directed 3.2162 Side érains and open channels Side drains and open channels shall be excavated and shaped to conform to the dimensions shown in the drawings. Side drains shall be maintained and kept tree of | obstructions throughout ihe performance of the Works. Side drains and open channels shall be protected against erosion, all as specified in | Section 3.2161, Interception drains, above. ‘The dimensions and details of side drains and open channels shall be as shown on the drawings or as directed. 3.2.17 Compaction 3.2.17.1 Methods and procedures EASAzzAWe suum seLTeRPROWECT Ste Preperation and Earhworts ‘oc Na. £5457-1000-9PS-C00-0002 fev. 001 ‘The necessary plant and equipment shall be provided and approved methods employed to obtain the required compaction levels. All compaction shall be undertaken by | purpose-built compaction equipment. Before commencing production earthworks in any ofthe specified areas of the site, the proposed methods and procedures to be used shall be demonstrated over atrial area at the site. The proposed methods and procedures must be agreed upon before proceeding with general compaction over the site. Where changes to the agreed procedures for compaction are required, the proposed changes shall be approved before proceeding withthe revised procedures. ‘The tral shall determine the type and number of equipment, the pattem of passes to be used, the thickness of the loose layer fo be compacted, any processing requirements for site-blended materials and the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the layer for compaction. ‘The trial: (1) shall have a minimum plan area of 1500 square meters; (2) shall be constructed of atleast ree sucpessively-compacted bose layers; and (3) shal have a minimum of one laboratory test se, and five in-situ densily and moisture content tests ‘equally spaced across the tral plan area, for each successively-compacted loose layer ‘All ial results shall be reported to, and accepted by PROJECT MANAGER prior 9 ‘commencement of production earthworks. Each layer of material requiring compaction shall be compacted in suitable continuous ‘Sections over the full with of the layer concemed, such that the speciied degree of | ‘compaction is achieved throughout the full depth of the layer. ‘An overlap of not less than the depth of the layer being compacted shall be maintained. between the surfaces traversed by adjacent passes ol the compaction equipment, and this overlap shall also apply to each unit of towed mutizie arrangement rollers. ‘Adequate precautions shall be taken not to stratify fils with planes of cleavage. Compaction shall, wnere practicable, be carried out by routing equipment parallel to the I longitudinal axs of the embankment Every precaution shall be taken when operating compaction equipment over or adjacent to structures, so as not to damage structures or disturb the foundations. Any such | damage or disturbance shall be repaired. ‘The loose, uncompacted thickness of material placed prior to compaction shall be ‘compatible with the compactive ffciency of the equipment used. Should the ‘compacted layer fail to achieve the specified density andior other specified criteria, the material shall be placed in layers of reduced thickness, or the compactive effort increased. Compaction to the specified density andlor other specified citeria shall be carried out by means of the approved methods and procedures bu, in all cases, final compaction of RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMNIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Earthworks ‘No. 25457-1000-9PS.6600.0000 Rew. 00 the layer shall be carriod out by roling with smooth whee! or pneumatic tired rollers, and | final shaping to correct level and camber by blading wity sof propelled gradere, During compaction, the surface of each layer shall be graded so as to prevent the formation of rus end to preserve a unfom surface tre to grade and cross-section ‘Any weak spots that become apparent during compacion shall be cut out and repaired | with sound materi Where vibrating rollers are used, the vibrator shall nol be activated until a minimum of two "static" passes have been completed. In addition, the vibrator shall be deactivated during any tum or change in direction of the rol Where tamper spreader machines are used for material placement, spreading and ‘compaction, the material shall comply in all respects with the grading and moisture ‘content requirements for the particular layer prior to the material being placed in the machine. The tamper spreader machine shall be operated and maintained by experienced personnel. ‘Small, mechanical compactors shall be used to achieve the specified compaction in areas that are inaccessible to normal compaction equipment, or where heavy equipment may disturb footings and light structures. 32.17.2 Addition of water COnly clean, fresh water shall be used forall site Works including compaction and dust Control, The use of brackish water or sat water can be permitted upon approval by the PROJECT MANAGER, Water may be added and uniformly mixed with the material at the source, such as borrow pit or stockple, by an approved method, or may be added and mixed in-place on the Works. Bolore water is added, the material shall, i necessary, be thoroughly broken up by means of disc harrowe or other suitable equipment, to ensure that there are no clods or lumps which might prevent the uniform distribution of water, and the material shall be | thoroughly mixed to ensure that tis homogeneous. Where water is added and mixed in-place, the required amount of water shall be added by repeated tips of water transporters with sprinkler bars, The use of high-pressure | nozzles will not be permitted. “The thorough mixing of water withthe materia to be compacted shall be caried outwith disc havrows, ploughs, sel-propelled graders or other suitable equipment. Mixing shall be continued until a uniform and homogeneous mixture is obtained. It may be necessary for moisture contrl tests to be cariod out on tho material prior to 1 compaction, AS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Eaworks oe No, 25457.1000.80S-6600 0000 ev. cO8 ‘Should the material be too wet due to rain or any other cause, it shall be harrowed and allowed to dry out to the correct moisture content before compaction proceeds. 3.2.18 Soll and! or rock testing ‘The quality of the work, including all materials used, shall be confirmed by testing Al fil placements will be observed fulltime by the PROJECT MANAGER'S field ‘geotechnical engineer, ‘Sampling and testing to determine density, moisture, gradation and related properties of the soll and! or rock material, and to evaluate its suitability or otherwise for use as filing ‘material, shall be performed, ‘Such sampling and testing shall be undertaken to demonstrate that the specified degree ‘of compaction has been achieved and that all materials provided and used conform to the spectication requirements, NNo layer shall be covered by a succeeding layer until it has been approved. Areas affected by tho testing or sampling of materials shall be made good, and the repairs shall be equal in strength tothe rest ofthe layer. Testing shall be carried out in accordance with the standard test methods of test as listed in Section 2.1. The approximate location, including nothing, easting and ‘elevation, in the case of in-situ tests, shal be provided. Where the in-sity density of a compacted sub-grade, or fil layer is less than the spectied percentage compaction (or outside the bounds of acceptable placement ‘moisture content), the layer shall be re-worked and retested until the specified ‘compaction is achieved. Al testing shall be cartiod out by a cortfied testing company, appointed by the Contractor, accepted by PROJECT MANAGER and which complies with government rogulations, In-situ density and moisture content test results shall be provided within 24 hours from performance of the tests onsite, Laboratory test set results shall be provided at least five days prior to the use on site of proposed fil materials in the Works. Alltest results shall be provided in duplicate. In-situ donsity tests shall be by the sand replacement and! or by the nuclear device method, however, it the nuclear device is employed it shall be calibrated using the standard reference block at least once a daytwice per day, and also calibrated by comparison with immediately adjacent sand replacement tests atleast twice per week. RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preperation sed Earhwoets ‘Dos No 25457-1000-3PS.6600.0002 Rov. 001 Insitu moisture content tests shall be by the oven-drying method or by the nuclear ‘method , however, i he nuclear device is employed it chall be calibrated against oven dying as a standard. A single moctied Proctor test shall be performed at a rate of 1 per day per work area, The results from the single modified Proctor test wil b used to determine the maximum dry density based on family of modified Proctor curves. When performing the single ‘modified Proctor tes, itis appropriate to add water to tho soll sample close to the ‘optimum moisture content in order to easily identity the maximum dry density from the family curves, This single point (dey donsity/ moisture content) shal be used to select the representative laboratory compaction curve (rom a famiy of cUves provided initaly by | PROJECT MANAGER) fr evaluating complance wih the compaction requiroment. The ‘ale a testing shal be as shown in Table 3, below. tc Pep nd hh ane RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SMELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Earthworks Do No. 25167.1000.29S-0600:0000 Rev. 001, Table3 ‘Winimum froquoney Location Type of test of fed compaction teats per mork area For each matoral, the following tests (laboratory test eet) shal be performed: ‘Ore (1 insta donsity| ‘and moisture content, tea per 1000 me of fit Modified Proctor tast ee Maximum dry density Earthworks it) | Optimum moisture content | 8) er 100 m3 of ma inasceeeblet ge “igual iplastc ‘compaction equipment. imtplastioty index ve (t) sl point Serer | oniassenes, fords content ‘Carbonate corto Be day pet work area. or each materal tha] Ore (atu cenaty following tests laboratory | ané moisture content test sel) shall be pertormed: | tee per 2000 m2 oti suface area. | artworks (tat | Modiied Procior test ‘One (1) per 100 m3 ot placement on | -Gradatonigran ee {il vlume for areas Sapkha) distribution inaccessible to large “Liquid enipastic compaction equip limivpiasesy index Sulphate content (ne (1) single point “Chiorde content ‘mediisg Proctor tot, Carbonate content pe: day per work area ‘Ore (1) in-situ density ‘and moisture content {eat pls single point laboratory compaction | test per 2000 m2 of | sub grade surface area ‘Sw grade Sit grade. | As for earthworks ti) 3.2.19 Stone and conerete slope protection 3219.4 General Slope protection shall be as shown on the drawings, cr as directed by the PROJECT MANAGER. “The slope surfaces to be protected shall be trmmed back, removing loose material to ‘expose compacted filing or undisturbed natural ground. Any soft spots shall be dug out and all deficiencies made good with common fil material, which shall be watered, compacted and tested. RAS AZ ZAWR ALUMINIUM SVELTER PROJECT | Ste Preparation and Earthworks ‘ec Ni, 25457-1000-9PS. 600-0002 oor Where protection is required at locations other than the slopes of embankments, the ‘matefial shall be dug out until sound, undisturbed material is exposed, and the

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