SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING ITEMS OF

WORK OF THE DPWH STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAYS,

BRIDGES AND AIRPORTS, 1998, (VOLUME II)

PART C - EARTHWORK
ITEMS OF WORK MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS REMARKS
Item 100 - Clearing & Grubbing None  Trees diameter will be measured
1.4m from the ground and a diameter
less than 150mm will not be
 Method of measurement. 150mm to
900mm designated as small. Over
900mm designated as large
Item 101 - Removal of None
Structures &
Obstruction
Item 102 - Excavation Same tests as for Items 103, 104
and 105, which-ever is applicable.
Item 103 - Structure Excavation  Sample test for every 1500 cu.m,
If excavated materials If excavated materials are Sample is 50kg for Routinary Test,
Moisture Density Relation and CBR
are wasted, the incorporated into the work:For every
and 20kg for Classification
volume involved shall 1500 cu.m. or fraction thereof:
be reported so that 1-G, Grading Test
Quality Control 1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
requirements may be 1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test
adjusted accordingly. For every 150 mm layer in
Submit Project uncompacted depth:1-D,
Engineer Certificate of Field Density
Waste
Item 104 - Embankment For every 1500 cu.m. or  Result of FDT shall have 95% MDD
fraction thereof:1-G, min.
 Suitable
Grading Test
A Selected Borrow for Topping -
1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI) gradation that all particle will pass
1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test sieve 75mm (3 inches)
For each 500 sq. m. of each layer of and not more than 15 mass percent
compacted fill or fraction thereof at will pass 0.075 (no.200) sieve
least one group of three in-situ Plasticity Index (PI) = 6% max, and
Liquid Limit (LL) = 30% max
density tests. The layers shall be
 Unsuitable
placed not exceeding 200 mm in LL = exceed 80, and PI = exceed 55
loose measurement or based on the natural water content exceeds 100%
result of compaction trials. natural density 800 kg/cu.m max
 Sample test for every 1500 cu.m,
Sample is 50kg for Routinary Test,
Moisture Density Relation and CBR
and 20kg for Classification
Item 105 - Sub-grade Preparation Same tests as for Item 104  Conduct FDT for every 500 sq.m or
fraction thereof at least on set of three
in situ test. Result of FDT shall have
95% MDD min.
 Plasticity Index (PI) = 6% max, and
Liquid Limit (LL) = 30% max
 Sample test for every 1500 cu.m,
Sample is 50kg for Routinary Test,
Moisture Density Relation and CBR
and 20kg for Classification
 If an area of subgrade is soft and
unstable, the most effective and
cheaper method to stabilize the soil
prior to subbase course construction
is geotextiles
Item 106 - Compaction Same tests as for Items 104, 105,
Equip 200, 201, 202,
ment and 203, 204, 205, 206 and 300.
Density Control Strips
Item 107 - Overhaul None
PART D - SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE
ITEMS OF WORK MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS
Item 200 - Aggregate Subbase For every 300 cu.m. or fraction
Course thereof:
1-G, Grading Test
1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1500 cu.m. or fraction
thereof:
1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 2500 cu.m. or fraction
thereof:
1-CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
For every layer of 150 mm of
compacted depth/based on the
results of compaction trials:
At least one group of three in-
situ density tests for each 500
sq.m. or fraction thereof.
Item 201 - Aggregate Base Cours For every 300 cu.m. or fraction
thereof:
1-G, Grading Test
1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1500 cu.m. or fraction
thereof:
1-Q, Quality Test for :
(Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
1-C, Laboratory Compaction
Test
For every layer of 150 mm of
compacted depth/ basedon the
results of compaction trials:
At least one group of three in-
situ density tests foreach 500
sq.m. or fraction thereof.
Item 202 - Crushed Aggregate Same tests as for Item 201
Base Course For every 1500 cu.m. or fraction
thereof:
1-F, Fractured Face
REMARKS
 Fraction passing the 0.075 (no.200) sieve
< 2/3 fraction passing 0.425mm (No.40)
 Fraction passing 0.425mm (no.40) shall
have LL = 35% max, PI = 12% max
 The coarse portion retain on a.2.00 mm
(no.10) sieve shall have a mass percent
of wear 50% max by Los Angeles
Abrasion Test
 Result of compaction shall have 100%
MDD min. (FDT result)
 For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof,
Sample is 50kg for Routinary Test,
Moisture Density Relation and CBR and
20kg for Classification, 1 Laboratory
Compaction Test
 For every 2500 cu.m or fraction thereof, 1
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) = 25% min
obtained from MDD
 Determining thickness of in place sub
base course can be determined by test
pitting (test pitting are excavated 1m x 1m
excavation to a depth of up to 6m. Soil
sample is recovered every meter.)
 If in some area, base course is non-
available, 40% weathered limestone
blended w/ 60% crushed stones or
gravel shall be allowed
 Sample Test for grading and plasticity
test (for every 300 cu.m or fraction
thereof)
• Fraction passing the 0.075
(no.200) sieve < 2/3 fraction
passing 0.425mm (No.40)
• Fraction passing 0.425mm
(no.40) shall have LL = 25%
max, PI = 6% max
 For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof,
1 Laboratory Compaction Test and
coarse portion retain on a.2.00mm
(no.10) sieve shall have a mass percent
of wear (abrasion loss) 50% max by Los
Angeles Abrasion Test. Sample is 50kg
for Routinary Test, Moisture Density
Relation and CBR and 20kg for
Classification, 1 Laboratory Compaction
Test
 For every 2500 cu.m or fraction thereof,
Material passing 19mm (3/4") sieve shall
have a soaked CBR = 80% min obtain at
MDD
 Filler shall be free from hard lumps and
not more than 15% retain on 4.75mm
(no.4)
 Required thickness when compacted is
150mm max. per one layer, At least one
group of three in situ FDT
 should be conducted in Trial Section for
about 500 sq.m or fraction thereof per
material or procedure, Result
 of compaction shall have 100% MDD
min. (FDT result)
 Sample Test for grading and plasticity test
(for every 300 cu.m or fraction thereof)
• Fraction passing the 0.075
(no.200) sieve < 2/3 fraction
passing 0.425mm (No.40)
• Fraction passing 0.425mm
(no.40) shall have LL = 25%
max, PI = 6% max
 For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof, 1
Laboratory Compaction Test and coarse
portion retain on a.2.00 mm (no.10) sieve
shall have a mass percent of wear
(abrasion loss) 45% max by Los Angeles
Abrasion Test, not less than 50% mass
shall have at least 1 fracture face, Sample
is 50kg for Routinary Test, Moisture
 Density Relation and CBR and 20kg for
Classification, 1 Laboratory Compaction
Test
 Material passing 19mm (3/4") sieve shall
have a soaked CBR = 80% min obtain at
MDD
 Filler shall be free from hard lumps and not
more than 15% retain on 4.75mm (no.4)
 Result of compaction shall have 100%
MDD min.
 Trial Section for about 500 sq.m per
material or procedure
Item 203 - Lime Stabilized Road A. Soil Aggregate  Sample Test for grading and plasticity test
Mix Base Course For every 300 cu.m. or (for every 300 cu.m or fraction thereof)
Amount of Limeto be fraction thereof:1- • Soil Aggregate Fraction passing
added: G, Grading Test 4.75mm (no.4) shall have PI =
3 to 12 mass percent 1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI) 4% to 10% only
of dryaggregate For every 1500 cu.m. or fraction • 1 Laboratory Compaction Test
thereof: (Proctor Test)
1-Q, Quality Test for : (Grading, • Unconfined Compression Test
Plasticity andAbrasion) (UCT) molded and compacted
B. Mix must not be less than 2.1 Mpa
For every 300 cu.m. or (300psi) at 100% MDD
fraction thereof: • Mixture passing 19mm (3/4")
1-C, Laboratory sieve shall have a soaked CBR
Compaction Test = 100% min obtain at MDD
1-UC, Unconfined  Soil Aggregate. For every 1500 cu.m or
Compression Test fraction thereof,mass percent of wear
1-CBR, California (abrasion loss) 50% max. Sample is 50kg
Bearing Ratio Test for Routinary Test, Moisture Density
C. Compacted Base Course Relation and CBR and 20kg for
For every layer of 150 mm of Classification, 1 Laboratory Compaction
compacted depth: Test
1-D, Field Density Test for every  Lime - 3% to 12% mass percent of dry soil
150m or fraction thereof  if lime slurry is employed the typical ratio is
D. Hydrated Lime 1 tonne lime to 2 cu.m water
For every 100 t or fraction thereof:  Curing Period (at least 5 days of
1-Q, Quality Test protection)
• maintain moist condition by
sprinkling water
• cover 50mm of sand or earth
and maintain moist condition
• apply on surface asphalt
membrane of the type and qty
approved by the Engr.
• apply on surface liquid
membrane curing compund of
the type and qty approved by
the Engr.
 Trial Section must be at least 2 weeks before
actual execution of work
 Trial Section for about 500 sq.m per material
or procedure
Item 204 - Portland Cement A. Soil Aggregate  Sample Test for grading and plasticity test
Stabilized Road Mix Same tests as for Item 203 (for every 300 cu.m or fraction thereof)
Base Course B. Cement • Soil Aggregate Fraction passing
Amount of Cement to 1-Q Quality Test for every 2000 4.75mm (no.4) shall have PI = 4%
be added: 6 to 10 bags of fractionthereof to 10% only
mass % of dry soil C. Water • 1 Laboratory Compaction Test
aggregate 1-Q, Quality Test/Project (Proctor Test)
Engineer’s Certificate • Unconfined Compression Test
D. Mix (UCT) molded and compacted
For every 300 cu.m. or must not be less than 2.1 Mpa
fraction thereof: (300psi) at 100% MDD
1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test • Mixture passing 19mm (3/4")
1-UC, Unconfined sieve shall have a soaked CBR =
Compression Test 100% min obtain at MDD
1-CBR, California  Soil Aggregate. For every 1500 cu.m or
Bearing Ratio Test fraction thereof,mass percent of wear
E. Compacted Base Course (abrasion loss) 50% max. Sample is 50kg for
For every layer of 150 mm compacted Routinary Test, Moisture Density Relation
 depth
1-D, Field density Test for every
150m or fractionthereof
1-T, thickness determination for
every 150 m orfraction thereof
Item 205 - Asphalt Stabilized Road A. Soil Aggregate
Mix Base Course Same tests as for Item 203
Amount of Asphalt to be added: 6 B. Emulsified Asphalt
to 10 mass % of dry 1-Q, Quality Test for every 40 to 200
soil aggregate. drums or fraction thereof
C. Mix
Same tests as for Item 203
D. Compacted Base Course
Same tests as for Item 203
Item 206 - Portland Cement A. Soil Aggregate
Treated Plant Mix Same tests as for Item 203
Base course B. Portland Cement
Amount of Asphalt to be added: 6 For every 2000 bags of fraction
to 10 mass % of dry thereof:
soil aggregate 1-Q, Quality Test
C. Water
1-Q, Quality Test/Project Engr’s
Certificate
D. Same tests as for Item 204
E. 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 150m or fraction
thereof
Item 207 - Aggregate Stockpile Same tests as specified in Item No. of
the Specs.
and CBR and 20kg for Classification
 Cement. 6% to 10% mass percent of dry soil
 1 (10kg) Quality Test should be conducted if
portland cement slurry is employed the
typical ratio is 1 tonne portland cement to 2
cu.m water
 Curing Period (at least 5 days of protection)
• Different Methods
1. maintain moist condition by
sprinkling water
2. cover 50mm of sand or earth and
maintain moist condition
3. apply on surface asphalt
membrane of the type and qty
approved by the Engr.
4. apply on surface liquid membrane
curing compund of the type and
qty approved by the Engr.
 Trial Section must be at least 2 weeks before
actual execution of work
 Trial Section for about 500 sq.m per material
or procedure
 Sample Test for grading and plasticity test
(for every 300 cu.m or fraction thereof)
Same as for item 203
 Soil Aggregate
Same as for item 203
 Asphaltic Material
• shall be Anionic or Cationic
Emulsified Asphalt
• 4% to 7% mass percent of dry
soil
 For every 40t or 200drums or fraction
thereof of emulsified asphalt, 1 Quality Test
(5 liters) should be conducted
 Trial Section for about 500 sq.m per
material or procedure
 Sample Test for grading and plasticity test
(for every 300 cu.m or fraction thereof)
Same as for item 203
 Soil Aggregate
Same as for item 203
 Cement. 6% to 10% mass percent of dry soil
 1 Quality Test (10 kgs.) should be conducted
Trial Section must be at least 2 weeks before
actual execution of work
 Method
1. Travel Plant Method
-Soil Aggregate shall be pulverized until at least
80% pass 4.75mm (no.4) except for gravel
& stone
-Any Material Retained on 50mm (2") sieve shall
be removed
-Max 2hrs. Shall be permitted for wet mixing, lay
down and finishing
2. Central Plant Method
 no more than 60mins. Elapsed from the start
of mixing and the time start of compaction
 Curing Compund. Bituminous Curing Seal,
applied 0.5 L/m2 to 1 L/m2 of surface,
maintain at least 5 days
PART E - SURFACE COURSE
ITEMS OF WORK MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS REMARKS
Item 300 - Aggregate For every 300 cu. m. or  Sample Test for grading and plasticity test (for every
Surface Course fraction thereof:1-G, 300 cu.m or fraction thereof)
• Fraction passing the 0.075 (no.200)
Grading Test
sieve < 2/3 fraction passing 0.425mm
1-P, Plasticity Test (Pl, LL, PI) (No.40)
For every 1500 cu.m. or fraction • Fraction passing 0.425mm (no.40)
thereof: shall have LL = 35% max, PI = range
1-C, compaction Test for: from 4% to 9%
(Grading, plasticityand Abrasion)  For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof, Sample is
50kg for Routinary Test, Moisture Density Relation
For every layer of 150 mm of and CBR and 20kg for Classification
compacteddepth/based on the results • 1 Laboratory Compaction Test (Proctor
of compaction trials. Test)
At least on group of three in-situ • The coarse portion retain on a.2.00 mm
density testsfor each 500 sq. m. (no.10) sieve shall have a mass
or fraction thereof. percent of wear 45% max by Los
Angeles Abrasion Test
For crushed Gravel or Crushed  When crushed aggregate is used,
Stone, 1500cu.m. or fraction • For every 1500 cu.m or fraction
thereof: thereof, 50% min of particle retain on
1-F, Fractured face 4.75mm (no.4) shall have at least 1
fractured face
• Soak CBR value at MDD, 25%min for
gravel surface course and 80%min for
crushed aggregate surface course
Item 301 - Bituminous Prime Quantity: 1 to 2 L/sq.m.  Definition. Application of low viscosity cutback to an
Coat 1-Q, quality Test for every 40 t or absoerbent surface. It is used only on untreated base
200 drums prior to placement of asphalt pavement.
 Material shall either be Rapid Curing (RC) or Medium
Curing (MC) Cut-Back Asphalt
 Equipment used must be a pressure distributor w/
cap. 1000 lit. min. w/ a heating device attached to a
tank able to heat up to 180 ̊C
 Bituminous Material shall be applied 1 to 2 liters per
sq.m. It shall be left undisturbed at least 24 hours.
 Conduct 1 (5 liters) Quality Test for every 40t or 200
drums or fraction thereof
 It shall be applied only to dry surface or slightly moist.
Also applied for newly pavement as in on top of well
graded and compacted base course
Item 302 - Bituminous Tack Quantity: 0.2 to 0.7 L/sq.m.  Tack coat serve as a bonding b/n the new asphalt to
Coat 1-Q, Quality test for every 40 t or the existing one. Tack coat is applied on existing
200 drums asphalt or
 concrete pavement. The new asphalt can be laid
when the coat is already sticky.
 Material shall either be Rapid Curing (RC) Cut-Back
Asphalt or Emulsified Asphalt (Cationic or Anionic)
 Bituminous Material shall be applied 0.2 to 0.7 liters
per sq.m
 Conduct 1 (5 liters) Quality Test for every 40t or 200
drums or fraction thereof
Item 303 - Bituminous Seal A. Bituminous Materials Quantity:  Serve as a preservation of asphalt original color,
Coat 0.2 to 1.5 L/sq.m. protect from the sunlight and water. This may also be
1-Q, Quality Test for every 40t or used in existing bituminous surface with or w/o
200 drums application of aggregates.
B. Cover Aggregates 
Quantity: From 5 to 14 kg/s.q. m.
For every 75 cu.m./200 kg. or
fraction thereof :1-G, grading  Bituminous Material shall be Asphalt Cement,
Test Penetration Grade 120-150, and Cut-back Asphalt
(Rapid Curing or Medium Curing)
 Cover Aggregate for Type 2 consist of sand and fine
aggregate while Type 3 consist of crushed stone,
crushed gravel or crushed slag
 Cover Aggregate. 75 cu.m or 200t or fraction thereof,
1 grading test. For abrasion test, shall have a mass
percent of wear (abrasion loss) 40%max
 If crushed slag is used in cover aggregate the density
must be 960 kg/cu.m (60 lbs/ cu.ft.) min.
 Seal coat shall be applied 10 days min. on
compacted bituminous, except if instructed by the
Engineer
 Bituminous Material shall be applied by pressure
distributor at the rate of 0.9 to 1.8 lit/sq.m for asphalt

Item 304 - Bituminous A. AggregatesQuantity:
Surface Treatment Using Cut-Back Asphalt or
Asphalt Cement –
13.6 to 38.0 kg/sq.m.
Using Emulsified Asphalt -
13.6 to 19.04Kg/sq.m.
For every 75 cu.m./200 t. or
fraction thereof:
1- G, grading Test
1- P, Plasticity Test (PL, LL, PI)
For every 1500 cu.m. or fraction
thereof:
1- Q, Quality Test for: (Grading,
Plasticity, Abrasion, Stripping
and Bulk specific Gravity)1-F,
Fractured Face
B. Bituminous MaterialsQuantity:
Using Cut-back Asphalt or
Asphalt Cement -
1.58 to 2.04 L/sq.m.
Using Emulsified asphalt - 1.58 to
2.04 L/sq.m. Same test as
for Item 301
Item 305 - Bituminous A. Aggregates Quantity:
Penetration Macadam 1. Using Asphalt Cement or Rapid
Pavement Curing Course (Crushed) 90
Kg/sq.m.
Key (Crushed) ---(13 & 11) 24
kg/sq.m.
Cover Crushed & Screened) 8
kg/sq.m.
2. Using Emulsified Asphalt Course
(Crushed) 90 kg/sq.m.
Choker (Crushed) 10 kg/sq.m.
Key (Crushed) 18 kg/sq.m.
Cover (Crushed or Screened) 8
kg/sq.m.
Same test as for Item 304
C. Bituminous Materials Quantity:
7.2 to 11 L/sq.m.
Same tests as for for Item 301
cement and 1.5 to 3.0 lit/sq.m for cut-back asphalt
 Cover Aggregate shall be spread at the rate of 0.004
to 0.007 cu.m/sq.m
 For bituminous material, 40t or 200 drums or fraction
thereof, 1 (5 liters) quality test should be conducted
 Single Surface Treatment (SST) - single application
of bituminous material and single spread of
aggregate.
Double Surface Treatment (SST) - double application
of bituminous material and single spread of
aggregate
 Bulk Specific Gravity of aggregates must be 2.55 to
2.75, if not met proportionate correction must
conduct until it reaches 2.65
 If crushed slag is used in cover aggregate the density
must be 960 kg/cu.m (60 lbs/ cu.ft.) min.
 Asphaltic Material shall be applied at least 24 hours
after surface had been prime coated
 Cut-back asphalt or asphalt cement shall be applied
on dry surface, while Emulsified Asphalt on moist
surface
 Spray should commence if road temperature is 20 ̊C
min.
 Sprayed surface must be covered immediately by
aggregate 2 minutes max.
 Until the asphaltic has not set yet vehicles must only
travel at a speed of 40km/hr.max and all vehicles
must not be allowed to turn around.
 For Aggregates
• For every 75 cu.m or 200t or fraction
thereof, 1 Grading test
• For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof,
should have a mass percent of wear
(abrasion loss) 40%max.
When crushed gravel is used, 50% min of
particle retain on 4.75mm (no.4) shall
have at least 1 fractured face, Sample is
50kg for Routinary Test, Moisture Density
Relation and CBR and 20kg for
Classification
 For Bituminous Material
• When using cut-back asphalt, asphalt
cement or emulsified asphalt - 1.58 to
2.04 L/sq.m
• One quality test for 40t or 200 drums or
fraction thereof
 Bituminous Penetration Macadam Pavement -
consists of placing one or more aggregate and one
or more bituminous material followed by a seal coat
w/ cover aggregate
 Bulk Specific Gravity of aggregates must be 2.55 to
2.75, if not met proportionate correction must
conduct until it reaches 2.65
 Bituminous material shall be made only when
aggregate is dry and atmospheric temp. in the shade
is 15 ̊C min prior to application of bituminous material
the aggregate layer will be tested by the Engineer
using a 3m straight edge at selected location,
variation shall not exceed 10mm max
 For Aggregates
• For every 75 cu.m or 200t or fraction
thereof, 1 Grading test
• For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof,
should have a mass percent of wear
(abrasion loss) 40%max.
When crushed gravel is used, 50% min of
particle retain on 4.75mm (no.4) shall
have at least 1 fractured face. When
crushed gravel is subjected to five cycles
of sodium sulfate soundness test, the
weight shall be 12%max (soundness
loss), Sample is 50kg for Routinary Test,
Moisture Density Relation and CBR and
20kg for Classification
• If crushed slag is used in aggregate the
density must be 1120 kg/cu.m (70 lbs/
cu.ft.) min.
 For Bituminous Material

Item 306 - Bituminous Road A. Aggregates
Mix Surface Same tests as for Item 304
Course B. Bituminous Materials Quantity:
1. Using Cut-Back Asphalt - 4.5
to 7.0 mass % of total dry
aggregate
2. Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0
to 10.0 mass% of total dry
aggregate Same test as for
Item 301
C. Mix
Tests: For every 75 cu.m./130 t or
fraction thereof:
1-G, grading Test 1-Ext., Extraction
1-Sty., Stability
1-C, Laboratory Compaction
D. Hydrate Lime
For every 100 t or fraction thereof:
Tests: 1-Q, quality Test
E. Compacted pavement For each
full day’s operation:
Tests: D & T (Density and
Thickness Test) - at least one (1)
but not more than (3) samples
shall be taken.
Item 307 - Bituminous A. Aggregates
Plant-Mix For every 75 cu.m./200 t or fraction
Surface Course thereof:
General 1-G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests
for every 1500 cu.m. of fraction
thereof:
1-Q, quality Test for:
(Grading, Plasticity, Abrasion,
Stripping and Bulk Specific Gavity)
1-F, Fractured Face
B. Bituminous Materials
Quantity: 5.0 to 8.0 mass % of total
dry aggregate Tests: 1-Q, Quality
Test for each 40 t of fraction
thereof
C. Mix
For every 75 cu.m. /130 t of fraction
thereof:
• Quantity 7.20 to 11.00 L/sq.m
• One (5 liters) quality test for 40t or 200
drums or fraction thereof
 Procedure. The aggregate should be place first to the
surface the spray the bituminous material (either
cutback asphalt or emulsified asphalt). Spraying may
be done in 150oC to 200oC. Then initial roll using
pneumatic roller with a force of 80 psi. Final rolling is
done by three wheel or tandem type steel wheel
roller (temp of 220 to 225oC), travelling 5km per hour
not less. than 10 tons to eliminate roller marks and a
minimun of 95 mass percent of the density at
laboratory compacted. Rolling is done from the side
toward the center, so the asphalt will be confined in
the pavement and not spread toward the shoulder.
An area of 500 sq.m is to be prepared as trial section
for asphalt pavement. The surface of the asphalt
pavement will be allowed a tolerance of 6mm using
3m straight edge. When tar is used 66 to 107oC
temperature is maintained during construction
 Any salvaged aggregate appearing in the surface of
lay down and finishing appearing not passing
37.5mm (1 1/2") sieve shall be removed.
 Bituminous material on the basis of dry aggregate,
4.5% to 7% mass percent when using cut-back
asphalt and 6% to 10% mass percent when using
emulsified asphalt.
 During mixing operation, 0.5% to 1% mass percent of
hydrated lime, dry aggregate basis, shall be added
lower percentage limit is applicable to aggregate
which are predominantly calcareous
 When the compacted thickness of the roadmix
surface is to be more than 50mm (2"), the mixture
shall be spread and compacted two 2 layers
 For Aggregates
• For every 75 cu.m or 200t or fraction
thereof, 1 Grading test
• For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof,
should have a mass percent of wear
(abrasion loss) 40%max.
When crushed gravel is used, 50% min of particle retain
on 4.75mm (no.4) shall have at least 1 fractured
face. When crushed gravel is subjected to five cycles
of sodium sulfate soundness test, the weight shall be
12% max (soundness loss), Sample is 50kg for
Routinary Test, Moisture Density Relation and CBR
and 20kg for Classification
 For Bituminous Material
• 4.5% to 7% mass percent of dry soil
aggregate if using cutback asphalt
• 6% to 10% mass percent of dry soil
aggregate if using emulsified asphalt
• One (5 liters) quality test for 40t or 200
drums or fraction thereof
 The bituminous mixture shall be composed of
aggregate, mineral filler, hydrated lime, and
bituminous material
 At least three weeks prior to production, Contractor
shall submit a job-mix formula for Engineer' approval.
 Job Mix Formula consists of single values for
• percentage of aggregate in each sieve
• percentage of bituminous material to be
added
• temperature of mixture delivered on the
road
• kind and percentage of additive to be
used
• kind and percentage of mineral filler to be
used
 All mixture furnished for the project shall conform
within the range of tolerances
• passing no. 4 and larger sieve ± 7%

1-G, Grading Test
1-Ext., Extraction 1-Sty., Stability
1-C, Laboratory Compaction
D. Hydrated Lime
For every 100 t or fraction thereof
E. Mineral filler
For every 75 cu.m. or fraction thereof:
1-G & P, grading and Plasticity Tests
(LL, PL, PI) For each full day’s
operation:
D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) -
at least one (1) but not more than
three (3) samples shall be taken.
• passing no. 8 to no.100 sieve ± 4%
• passing no. 200 sieve ± 2%
• bituminous material ± 0.4%
• temperature of mixture ± 10 ̊C
 For aggregates
• For every 75 cu.m or 200t or fraction
thereof, 1 grading test and PI = 4.0% max
• For every 1500 cu.m or fraction thereof,
should have a mass percent of wear
(abrasion loss) 40%max.
When crushed gravel is used, 50% min of particle retain
on 4.75mm (no.4) shall have at least 1 fractured
face. When crushed gravel is subjected to five cycles
of sodium sulfate soundness test, the weight shall be
12% max (soundness loss),Sample is 50kg for
Routinary Test, Moisture Density Relation and CBR
and 20kg for Classification
 For Bituminous Material
• Proportion of bituminous material, on the
basis of dry aggregate, shall be from 5%
to 8% mass percent
• One (5 liters) quality test for 40t or 200
drums or fraction thereof
• 2 types of bitumen that are commonly
used are tar (viscous liquid obtain from
distillation of coal or wood) and petroleum
asphalt (are products of the distillation of
crude oil). (3 major petroleum asphalt
produced is asphalt cement, emulsified
asphalt, and cutback asphalt)
• Commonly used bituminous material is
Asphalt Cement (AC). Asphalt cement is
also called hot asphalt. Asphalt cement is
refined asphalt or combination of refined
asphalt and flux oil
 For Hydrated Lime
• For every 100t or fraction thereof, conduct
1 grading test and 1 plasticity test
• During mixing operation, 0.5% to 1%
mass percent of hydrated lime, dry
aggregate basis, shall be added lower
percentage limit is applicable to aggregate
which are predominantly calcareous.
 During mixture, for every 75 cu.m or 130mt or
fraction thereof
• The mixture shall have a minimum
compressive strength of 1.4 Mpa (200psi)
• The mixture shall have a mass percent air
voids with the range of 3 to 5
• For aggregates having maximum size
over 25mm (1") cylindrical sample will be
modified to use 150mm x 150mm (6"x6")
• 97% min. of density laboratory compacted
specimen must be obtained
• The Index of Retained Strength of the
mixture is 70% min.
 During construction. The correct temperature of the
mixture shall be place as measured in the truck prior
to dumping is 107oC. But if Tar is used the
temperature is 66oC to 107oC. To attain required
density, the compaction should be done when the
mixture is still hot and workable. In order to
determine the number of passes that would attain the
required density, trial section must be conducted.
Temperature must be control during mixing and
compaction; it is a great significance in the strength
of resulting pavement. Then initial roll using
pneumatic roller (not less than ten tons) with a force
of 80 psi. Final rolling is done by three wheel or
tandem type steel wheel roller (temp. must be 220
to225oC), travelling 5km per hour not less. than 10

Item 308 - Bituminous Plant A. Aggregate
Mix, Surface Same tests as for Item 307
Course, Cold laid B. Bituminous Material Quantity:
Using Cut-Back Asphalt - 4.5 to 7.0
mass % of total dry aggregate
Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0 to 10.0
mass % of total dry aggregate
Tests: 1-Q, Quality Test for every 40t
or 200 drums
C. Mix
Same tests as for Item 307
D. Hydrated Lime
Same tests as for Item 307
E. Mineral Filler
For every 75 cu.m. or fraction thereof:
tons to eliminate roller marks. Rolling is done from
the side toward the center, so the asphalt will be
confined in the pavement and not spread toward the
shoulder.
 For acceptance of the finished pavement, sample
shall be at least 150mm x 150mm (square section
when using saw) or 100mm diameter full depth when
using core drill. At least one, but not more than 3
samples shall be taken during the day's operation. If
no core sample were taken during the day's
operation, core sample should be taken for every 100
L.M. per lane, degree of compaction should be 95%
min lab density
 No acceptance should be made on finish pavement
unless core test for thickness determination is
conducted, except for Barangay Roads which is
allowed to waive test
 The cored sample should not be accepted if the
deficiency in the density is more than 2%
 Tolerance for pavement thickness is -5mm max,
averaging of cored samples for density and thickness
is not permitted. Additional layer shall be permitted to
meet thickness with a minimum of 50mm (2")
 For surface tolerance, using 3m straight edge test
the variation should not exceed 6mm
 Properties of Bituminous Pavement.
• Stability - resistance to deformation or
displacement due to an imposed load.
• Durability - resistance to disintegration or
deterioration due to action of water, traffic,
and climate change.
• Flexibility - ability to adjust itself to the
settlement or to bend slightly without
cracking.
• Fatigue Resistance - Ability to withstand
repeated flexing cause by passage wheel
loads
• Skid Resistance - ability to resist slipping
or skidding of vehicles tires,
• Workability - ease w/ which paving
mixture may placed and compacted
 The recommended thickness to be overlay is 75mm
to 125mm (3" to 5")
 During Delivery of mixed bituminous material, a
thermometer should be place at a depth of 6"
 In molding specimen, the temperature must be
134±10 ̊C
 Air voids = (theoretical max density - bulk density of
compacted Marshall specimen) / theoretical
maximum density the requirement is 3% to 5% air
voids.
 Voids in mineral aggregates = (100 - bulk density of
compacted Marshall specimen) / bulk specific gravity
of composite aggregates
 Voids filled with asphalt = (voids in mineral aggregate
- air voids) / voids in mineral aggregate x 100
 Shall be composed of coarse mineral aggregate, fine
mineral aggregate, mineral fillers and chemically
bonding bitumen. These are plant mix either dense
or open graded, which may be spread at normal
atmospheric temperature.
 At least three weeks prior to production, Contractor
shall submit a job-mix formula for Engineer' approval.
 Job Mix Formula consists of single values for
Same as for Item 307
 For aggregates
Same as for Item 307
 Bituminous material on the basis of dry aggregate,
4.5% to 7% mass percent when using cut-back
asphalt and 6% to 10% mass percent when using
emulsified asphalt. One (5 liters) quality test for 40t
 1-G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests
( LL, PL, PI)
F. Compacted Pavement Same tests
as for Item 307
Item 309 - Bituminous Plant A. Aggregate
Mix (Stockpile Same tests as for Item 307
Maintenance B. Bituminous Materials
Mixture) Qantity: 4 to 10 Mass % of total mix
Tsts: 1-Q, Quality Test for every 40t
or 200 drums
C. Mix
Same tests as for Item 307
D. Hydrated Lime
Same tests as for Item 307
E. Mineral Filler
Same tests as for Item 307
F. Compacted Pavement Same tests
as for Item 307
Item 310 - Bituminous A. Aggregate
Concrete Surface Same tests as for Item 307
Course, Hot- B. Bituminous Materials
Laid Quantity: 5 to 8 Mass % of total dry
aggregates
C. Mix
Same tests as for Item 307
D. Hydrated Lime
Same tests as for Item 307
E. Mineral Filler
Same tests as for Item 307
Compacted Pavement Same tests as
for Item 307
Item 311 - Portland Cement A. Cement
Concrete Quality: 9.00 bags cu.m. (40Kg/bag)
Pavement Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction
thereof 1-Q, Quality Test
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity: 1 0.05 cu.m./cu.m. concrete
(if rounded coarse aggregate is
used)
2. 0.54 cu.m./cu.m. concrete (if
angular coarse aggregate is used)
Tests: For every 1500 cu.m. or
fraction thereof:
a. For a coarse not yet tested, or
or 200 drums or fraction thereof. (Note: cold mix is
either with cutback asphalt or emulsified asphalt)
 During mixture, for every 75 cu.m or 130t or fraction
thereof
Same as for Item 307
 For Hydrated Lime
Same as for Item 307
 For acceptance of the finished pavement, sample
shall be at least 150mm x 150mm (square section)
using saw or 100mm diameter full depth using core
drill. At least one, but not more than 3 samples shall
be taken during the day's operation. If no core
sample were taken during the day's operation, core
sample should be taken for every 100 L.M. per lane,
degree of compaction should be 97% min lab density
 Asphalt surface mixture shall not be place if the
temperature of base course is below 10 ̊C (50 ̊F)
 composed of bituminous stockpile maintenance
mixture (such as aggregate, mineral filler, hydrated
lime, and bituminous material)
 If crushed slag is used in aggregate the density must
be 1120 kg/cu.m (70 lbs/ cu.ft.) min.
 For aggregates
Same as for Item 307
 For Bituminous Material
• Quantity 4 to 10 mass % of total mix.
Upper limit may be raised when using
absorptive aggregate
• One (5 liters) quality test for 40t or 200
drums or fraction thereof
 During mixture, for every 75 cu.m or 130t or fraction
thereof
Same as for Item 307
 During mixture, for every 75 cu.m or 130t or fraction
thereof
Same as for Item 307
 For acceptance of the finished pavement, sample
shall be at least 150mm x 150mm (square section
using saw) or
100mm diameter full depth when using core drill. At least
one, but not more than 3 samples shall be taken
during the day's operation. If no core sample were
taken during the day's operation, core sample should
be taken for every 100 L.M. per lane, degree of
compaction should be 95% min lab density
 Same as in Item 307 (Bituminous Plant Mix Surface
Course - general) except testing of from aggregate
(fracture face)
 In definition it is a combination of aggregates that are
uniformly mixed and coated with asphalt cement.
This must be spread and compacted while in a
heated condition.
 Cement which become partially set or which contain
lumps of caked will be rejected
 Shall be conform to Item 700 (Hydraulic Cement).
Type of cement used in DPWH infrastructure as
indicated in the blue book is Portland Cement Type
1. However, Portland Pozzolan Cement Type IP
meeting the requirements of AASHTO M240/ASTM C
S95 can be allowed.
 For fine aggregates. Beach sand should not be
allowed without the approval of the Engineer. It shall
not contain more than 3% mass percent of material
passing 0.075mm (no.200) nor more than 1% mass
percent of clay lumps or shale. If subjected to 5 cycle
 failed in previous quality test:
1-Q, Quality Test
For: 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:
1-Q, Quality Test for: Grading,
Elutriation
(Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity,
Absorption Mortar Strength.
For every 75 cu.m. or fraction thereof
1-G, Grading Test
C. Course Aggregate Quantity:
1. 0.77 cu.m/cu.m concrete (if
rounded coarse aggregate is
used)
2. 0.68 cu.m/cu.m concrete (if
angular coarse aggregate is used)
Tests: For every 1500 cu.m or fraction
Thereof
a. For a source previously tested and
passed quality tests:
1-Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk
Specific Gravity, Absorption and
Abrasion For every 75 cu. m or
fraction thereof:
1-G Grading Test
D. Water
Tests: 1-Certificate from Project
Engineer or 1- Q, Quality Test, if
source is questionable
E. Joint Filler
1. Poured Joint Filler
1-Q, Quality Test on each type of
ingredient for each shipment
2. Premolded Joint Filler
1-Q, Quality Test on each thickness of
filler for each shipment
F. Special Curing Agents
1-Q, Quality Test for each shipment
G. Steel Bars
For every 10,000 kg. or fraction
thereof for each size
1-Q, Quality Test for Bending,
Tension and Chemical Analysis
H. Concrete
Flexural Strength Test on Concrete
Beam Sample
1-set consisting of 3 beam samples
shall represent a 330 sq. m of
pavement, 230 mm depth or
fraction thereof placed each day.
Volume of concrete not more than
75 cu.m.
I. Completed Pavement
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 2 lanes
are poured concurrently.
of sodium sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss
shall not exceed 10 mass percent. If subjected to
colorimetric test for organic impurities and a color
darker than the standard is produced, it shall be
rejected. However, when tested for the effect of
organic impurities of strength of mortar, it may be
used if the relative strength at 7 and 28 days is 95%
min. Sampling of aggregates for grading should be
for every 75 cu.m or fraction thereof.
 For coarse aggregate. The material should not
contain more than 1 mass percent passing 0.075mm
(no.200) sieve, not more than 0.25 mass percent of
clay lumps, nor not more than 3.5 mass percent of
soft fragments. If subjected to 5 cycle of sodium
sulfate soundness test, the weighted loss shall not
exceed 12 mass percent. It shall have a mass
percent of wear 40% max. If slag is used, density
shall be 1120 kg/cu.m (70 lbs/cu.ft) min. (same item
in 309- Bituminous Plant Mix Stockplile Maintenance
Mixture and 305-Bituminous Penetration Macadam
Pavement) Sampling of aggregates should be for
every 75 cu.m or fraction thereof.
 Drinkable water no need for test
 In reinforcing steel, tie bars should be deformed bars
and dowels (use as load transfer) should be plain
round bars. Before delivery to the sight of work one
half of the length of each dowel shall be painted with
one coat of approved lead, thin film of bitumen or tar
paint. For every 10,000kgs or fraction thereof for
each size, conduct 1 (1m sample) Quality Test
(tension, bending, and chemical DB
 Concrete.
• Fly ash can be used as 20% partial
replacement of Portland Cement in
concrete mix
• It is the intent of this Specification to
require at least 364kg (9 bags) of cement
per cu.m to meet min. strength req.
• Concrete slump requires 40 to 75mm (1
1/2" to 3") if not vibrated or 10 to 40mm
(1/2" to 1 1/2") if vibrated. Flexural
strength not less than 3.8 Mpa (550 psi)
when tested by third point method or 4.5
Mpa (650psi) on mid-point method at 14
days. Compressive strength of 24.1 Mpa
(3500 psi) for cores taken at 14 days
• Vibrators shall operate at a frequency of
8,300 to 9,600 impulse per minute and in
no case shall the vibrator be operated
longer than 15 seconds in one location.
Over vibration will result to segregation of
aggregate.
• Batch concrete weight shall have the
tolerance of 1% of cement and 2% of
aggregates
• Concrete temperature during hot weather
shall not exceed 90oF (32oC)
• Concrete not in place within 90 min. from
the time of mixing shall not be used.
• When concrete shall be placed adjoining
previously constructed lane and
mechanical equipment will be operated on
the existing lane, that previously
constructed shall have attained strength
for 14 day concrete. If only finishing
equipment is carried on the existing lane,
paving in adjoining lane may be permitted
after 3 days.
• For test specimen, as work progresses, at
least one set consisting of three concrete
beam shall be taken, 150mm x 150mm x
 525mm or 900mm shall be taken from
each 330 sq.m, 230mm depth or fraction
thereof place nor volume of concrete not
more than 75 cu.m.
• Concrete layed shall not be left exposed
for more than 1/2 hour of curing period
(Curing period of 72 hrs (3 days))
• Removal of forms is permitted 24hrs
min.after concrete pouring
• The strength level of concrete will be
satisfactory if the average of the 3 sample
equal or exceed specified strength and no
individual strength test result is deficient
by more than 15% of specified strength. If
not meet the stated requirement, core test
can be conducted w/ 3 sample obtained
and the result of the average of three
specimens is equal to at least 85% of the
required strength and no single sample is
less than 75% of required strength.
 If strength specimen does not meet requirement and
it is not advisable to obtain cores due to structural
consideration. Adjustment of price should be
conducted due to deficiency:

 In surface test using 3m straight edge, areas

showing high spot more than 3mm but not
exceeding 12mm shall be grind. Any area or section
so removed shall not be less than 1.5m in length.
 Seal joint should be place below pavement surface
approximately 6mm
 Opening to traffic. Pavement will be open unless it
met the specified minimum strength requirement or if
test is not yet conducted, it can be opened 14 days
min.
 No acceptance should be made on finish pavement
unless core test for thickness determination is
conducted, except for Barangay Roads which is
allowed to waive test. A core specimen for thickness
determination shall have a diameter of at least
100mm (4"). A core specimen for compressive
strength determination the dia. of core specimen
must be at least 2 times the max. size of coarse
aggregates
 Tie Bar is placed perpendicular to longitudinal joint
and not to be painted
 Transverse Contraction Joint also called Weakened
plane joint is constructed usually every 4.5m, the
depth of the joint should not be less than 50mm and
not more than 6mm width. Sawing of this joint
commence as soon as the concrete has hardened
sufficiently, usually within 24 hrs
 Transverse Construction Joint is also called cold
joint, constructed when there is an interruption of
more than 30min in concreting operations. No cold
joint shall be constructed within 1.50m of an
expansion joint, contraction joint, or plane of
weakness.
 Corrugation produce in the surface shall be uniform
in appearance and not more than 1.5mm in depth
 Coring for thickness determination. The completed
pavement is accepted on a lot basis. A lot shall be
considered as 1000 lm. For single lane and 500 lm
For two lanes. (Note: if the next length of lane is at
least 1/2 of the nominal length it is considered also
another lot. Other areas such as entrance cross
over, ramps, etc is considered 1 lot. Each lot will be
 divided to 5 equal segment and one core will be
obtaining at each segment. When the measurement
of any core is less than the specified thickness by
more than 25mm additional core will be taken at no
less than 5m intervals parallel to the center line in
each direction from the affected location. Obtaining
a core will be stopped until cored sample is not
deficient by 25mm thk.
 In evaluating a core sample, it is divided into 9
measurements, one at the center and the other 8
divided in equal portion. When one measurement
exceeds the specified thickness by more than 5mm
it will be considered as specified thickness plus
5mm. When one measurement is less than
 the specified thickness by more than 25mm it shall
not be included in the average. Then average the 5
cored sample.

 Mixing time for concrete at mixing plant shall not be

less than 50 sec. but not greater than 90 seconds
 In transporting concrete, the time elapsed from the
time water added to the mix until the concrete
deposited in place must not exceed 45min if hauled
by non-agitating trucks and 90min when hauled in
truck mixers of truck agitators.
 Steel forms are prescribed to be used in concrete
pavement construction.
PART F - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
ITEMS OF WORK MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS
Item 400 - Piling A. Timber Piles
1-Inspection Report for each size
and shipment oftimber
B. Concrete Piles
a. Concrete
Same tests as for Item 405
b. Reinforcing Steel
Same tests as for Item 404
C. Structural Piles
1-Q, Quality
Test/Mill Test
Certificate1-IR,
Inspection Report
Item 401 - Railings A. Concrete
Same tests as for Item 405, Class
C
B. Reinforcing Steel
Same tests as for Item 404
Item 402 - Timber Structures 1-Q, Quality Test on
Manufacturer’s Certificatefor each
type of materials used
1-Inspection Report for each type
and shipmentof timber
Item 403 - Metal Structures 1-Q, Quality Test or Mill Test
Certificate for eachtype of
materials used
1-Inspection Report for each type
and shipmentof metal used
Item 404 - Reinforcing Steel A. Bar Reinforcement for Concrete
for every 10,000kg or fraction
thereof for each size:
1-Q, Quality Test for Bending,
Tension and Chemical Analysis
B. Wire and Wire Mesh
1-Q, Quality Test
Item 405 - Structural A. Cement
Concrete Quantity: (40 kg/bag)
Class A --- 9.0 bags/cu.m. of concrete
Class B --- 8.0 bags/cu.m. of concrete
Class C --- 9.5 bags/cu.m. of concrete
Class P-- 11.0 bags/cu.m. of concrete
Tests: For every 2000 bags or
fraction thereof 1-Q, Quality Test
REMARKS
 Piling not part of the structure shall
be removed or cut at least 300mm
below the bottom of the footing.
 For concrete piles. Concrete shall be
class "C" with a slump of 6"-8"
(150mm to 200mm) self-compacting
mix.
 For precast concrete piles. Removal
of forms is permitted 24hrs min.after
concrete pouring. Piles shall not be
moved until the test indicates that the
concrete attained a compressive
strength of at least 80% of required
strength and shall not be transported
or driven until required strength has
attained. If testing is not available,
piles shall not be moved until 14 days
after casting and shall not be
transported or driven prior to 28 days
after casting. If high early strength is
used piles should not be moved,
transported or driven prior to 7 days
of casting.
 Timber Piles. The heads of untreated
piles should be treated with 2 coats
hot creosote oil or other approved
preservatives. The weight of the
gravity hammer to be use in piling is
2,000 kg.
 For using preservatives, creosote oil
or creosote petroleum oil blend shall
be use. When timber is intended for
marine use creosote petroleum oil
shall not be used.
 The minimum penetration of the
preservatives to the surface of the
timber is 20mm
 The Engineer shall be notified at
least 10 days prior to the treatment
process (application of preservatives)
 Lumber is well seasoned if the
moisture content contains 12% to
18%
 Minimum distance for Lap Splice for
reinforcing bars
 Classes and Uses of Concrete
• Class A all superstructure
and heavily reinforced
substructures
• Class B footings, pedestals,
unreinforced or small amount
of reinforcement
• Class C thin reinforced
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity: cu.m./cu.m. of concrete
For Rounded
For Angular
Class A ---------- 0.50 ------------ 0.54
Class B ---------- 0.45 ------------ 0.52
Class C ---------- 0.53 ------------ 0.59
Class P ---------- 0.44 ------------- 0.47
Tests: For every 1500 cu.m
or fractionthereof
a. For a source not yet
tested or failed inprevious
quality test
1-Q, Quality Test for: 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:
1-Q, Quality Test for: Grading,
Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific
Gravity, Absorption, and
Mortar Strength
For every 75 cu.m. or
fraction thereof:1-G,
Grading Test
C. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity: cu.m./cu.m. of concrete
For Rounded
For Angular
Class A ----- 0.77 ----- 0.68
Class B ----- 0.82 ----- 0.73
Class C ----- 0.70 ----- 0.68
Class P ----- 0.68 ----- 0.65
Tests: For every 1500 cu.m or
fraction thereof
a. For a source not yet
tested or failed inprevious
quality tests:
1-Q, Quality Test for: Grading,
Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption,
Abrasion, Soundness and Unit
Weight
b. For a source previously tested
and passedquality test:
1-Q, Quality Test for Grading,
Absorption,Bulk Specific
Gravity and Abrasion
For every 75 cu.m. or
fraction thereof:1-G,
Grading Test
D. Water
1-Certificate from Project Engineer
1-Q, Quality Test, if source is
questionable
E. Premolded Filler for expansion
joints
1-Q, Quality Test on each
thickness of filler foreach
shipment
F. Steel Reinforcement
1-Q, Quality Test for every
10,000 kg or fractionthereof for
each size
G. Concrete
Compressive strength test on
concrete cylinder samples. 1
section, railing, precast R.C
piles
• Class P Prestressed concrete
structure
• Seal concrete deposited in
water.
 For test specimen, at least one set of
three samples, 150mm x 300mm (6"
x 12") shall be taken from each 75
cu.m or fraction thereof place each
day and must not represent not more
than 75 cu.m

 For Aggregates
• Washed aggregates must be
drained at least 12 hrs. prior
to batching
• For fine and coarse
aggregate sampling shall be
75 cu.m or fraction thereof for
1 Grading Test
 For admixture, it shall be measured
with an accuracy of ± 3%, the use of
calcium chloride as an admixture is
not permitted.
 The interval of delivery of batched
concrete shall not exceed 30 min.
interval during casting. Exceptional
cases may consider when using
volumetric which requires less than
75 cu.m per day pouring,
 Mixing time for concrete at mixing
plant shall not be less than 50 sec.
but not greater than 90 seconds
 In transporting concrete, the time
elapsed from the time water added to
the mix until the concrete deposited
in place must not exceed 45min if
hauled by non-agitating trucks and
90min when hauled in truck mixers of
truck agitators (required revolution for
truck mixers is 4 to 6 rpm)
 If there is a need to add water to the
concrete mix in order to increase
workability after the initial time of
mixing, it shall be permitted not
exceeding 45min. (provided not to
exceed slump and water cement
ratio)
 Design of concrete mix specified in
the blue book is based on Absolute
Volume Method
 Removal of forms
 Limit for water cement ratio ranges
from 0.50 to 0.60
 Concrete that is properly vibrated has
a higher strength result than that of
not thoroughly consolidated by 20%
to 25%
 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be
taken from each day’s pouring
and to represent not more than
75 cu.m of concrete or fraction
thereof
Item 406 - Prestressed A. Concrete  Concrete strength of at least 28 Mpa
Concrete Structures Same tests as for Item 405, Class should be attained prior to tensioning
P of the prestressing reinforcement
B. Steel Reinforcement unless
Same tests as for Item 404  otherwise specified.
C. Wire Strand
1-Q, for every 20 t or fraction
thereof
Item 407 - Concrete Same tests as for Items 403, 404,
Structures 405 and 411. Elastomeric Bearing
Pad will be tested todetermine its
quality
Item 408 - Steel Bridges Same tests as for Items 403 and
411
Painting: 1-Q, One 20-L can for
every 100 cansor fraction thereof
or
1-Q, One 4-L can for every 100
cans or fractionthereof

Item 409 - Welded Structural Same tests as for Item 403 and
Steel Inspection Report
Item 410 - Treated or Inspection Report for Timber
Untreated Timber 1-Q, Quality Test for preservatives
Item 411 - Paint 1-Q, One 20-L can for every 100  Paint use in concrete pavement is
cans or fractionthereof or thermoplastic while in asphalt
1-Q, one 4-L can for every 100 pavement is reflectorized
cans or fractionthereof  The insoluble powdered solid mixture
of paint is called pigments. Pigments
having high refractive indices are
classified as prime. Then colored
pigment use as primer for metallic
surface is called red lead.
 The most common popular dry oil
paint is called linseed oil paint
 A volatile solvent use to reduce
consistency of paint is thinner
Item 412 - Elastomeric None
Bearing Pad
Item 413 - Pre molded joint None
filler for concrete paving
PART G - DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION
ITEMS OF WORK MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS REMARKS
Item 500 - Pipe Culverts and A. Pipes  Joint Mortar for concrete pipes
Storm Drains Pipe for every 50 pieces: should consist of 1 part Portland
Strength, Absorption and Cement and 2 part sand. Mortar
Dimension shall be used within 30 mins after
Alternative Requirements: its preparation.
1-set consisting of 3 concrete  Sampling of Pipes. 1 pipe for every
cylinder samples for not more 50pcs. (for strength, absorption,
than 25 pipes cast in the field, dimension test)
and 1- Inspection Report for each  Alternative test on no. 2. Concrete
size for not more than 25 pipes Sample 1 set consisting of three
cast in the field cylinder sample for not more than
B. Mortar for Joint 25pcs cast and 1 inspection report
Cement, Fine Aggregates on casted pipe for not more than 25
and Water - Same tests as pcs.
for Item 405  Test for cement and aggregates
same as item 405 (Structural
Concrete)
 Storm pipe shall be embedded
below the finished grade line not
less than 0.60m
 Minimum spacing of hoop rebars
on RCP is 86mm, w/ net protective
covering of 25mm (1")
Item 501 - Underdrains A. Concrete Pipe (Non-Reinforced)
0.5% of the number of pipes of
each size but not less than 2, for
strength, absorption and
dimension
Alternative Requirements:
1-set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples for not more
than 25 pipes cast in the field,
and 1- Inspection Report for each
size for not more than 25 pipes
cast in the field.
B. Clay Pipe
1-Pipe for every 200 pieces each
size, with a minimum of 2
specimens for strength,
absorption and dimension.
Item 502 - Manholes, inlets A. Concrete  Same as item 405 (Structural
and Catch Same tests as for Item 405, Class Concrete), Class A
Basins A
B. Lids, Cast Iron Frames and
Grating
Inspection Report
Item 503 - Drainage Steel
Grating with Frame

Item 504- Cleaning and Inspection Report

Reconditioning
Existing Drainage
Structures
Item 505 - Riprap and Grouted Same tests as for Item 506  Classes of Stones used:
Riprap • Class A ranging from a minimum of
15kg to max 25kg. With at leat 50%
weighing more than 20kg.
• Class B ranging from a minimum of
30kg to max 70kg. With at leat 50%
weighing more than 50kg.
• Class C ranging from a minimum of
60kg to max 100kg. With at leat 50%
weighing more than 80kg.
• Class D ranging from a minimum of
100kg to max 200kg. With at leat
50% weighing more than 150kg.
 Mortar mixed shall be one-part
 cement, and three parts sand and
applied a minimum thickness of
20mm between stones
 Spacing of weepholes shall not be
more than 2m and must be in
staggered manner with a diameter of
at least 50mm.
 Placement of stone is perpendicular
to the slope
 Quantity. For cement 3 bags/cu.m of
riprap, For fine aggregates: 0.17
cu.m/cu.m of riprap
Item 506 - Stone Masonry A. Cement  Mortar for masonry shall consists of
Quantity: 2 bags/cu.m. of one part portland cement and two
concrete part fine aggregates
Tests: For every 2,000 bags or  Mortar that is not used within 90min.
fraction thereof:1-Q, Quality After the water has been added shall
Tests be discarded.
B. Fine Aggregate  Placement of stone is parallel to the
Quantity: 0.17 cu.m./cu.m. of slope.
concrete  Quantity. For cement 2 bags/cu.m of
Tests: for every 2,000 bags or riprap, For fine aggregates: 0.17
fraction thereof1-Q, quality Test cu.m/cu.m of riprap
for: (Same as for Item 405) For
every 75 cu.m. or fraction
thereof:
C. Stone
Inspection Report
D. Water
1-Certificate from Project
Engineer or
1-Q, quality Test, if source is
questionable
Item 507 - Rubble Concrete Same tests as for Item 506  Stones to be used shall be more
than 0.015 cu.m and not less than
75% of the total volume of rock
embankment
 Concrete shall be Class "B"
 In no case shall vibrator be operated
longer than 10 seconds.
 After removal of forms if there is a
voids or honeycomb spot shall be
filled with one part cement and two
parts sand.
 Spacing of weepholes shall not be
more than 2m and must be in
staggered manner with a diameter
of at least 50mm.
 minimum thickness of rubble
concrete is 12" or 300mm.
Item 508 - Hand Laid Rock Inspection Report  Stones to be used shall be more than
Embankment 0.015 cu.m and not less than 75% of
the total volume of rock embankment
Item 509 - Sheet Piles A. Timber Sheet Piles
Inspection Report
B. Concrete Sheet Piles
Same tests as for Item 400
C. Steel Sheet Piles
Same tests as for Item 403
Item 510 - Concrete Slope A. Bed Course Concrete shall be class "B"
Protection Same tests as for Item 200
B. Steel Reinforcement Same
tests as for Item 404
C. Concrete
Same tests as for Item 405
Item 511 - Gabions and 1-Q, Quality Test for each
Mattresses shipment
PART H - MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURE
ITEMS OF WORK MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS REMARKS
Item 600 - Curb and/or A. Concrete
Gutter Quantity: 0.078 cu.m./m (Curb
only)
0.092 cu.m./m (Curb and Gutter,
type A)
0.149 cu.m./m (Curb and Gutter
Type B)
0.074 cu.m./m (Curb and Gutter
Type C)Same tests as for Item
405
B. Joint Filler
Same tests as for Item 311
Item 601 - Sidewalk A. Concrete
Same tests as for Item 405,
Class A
B. Premolded Expansion Joint Filler
Same tests as item 311
Item 602 - Monuments, A. Concrete
Markers and Same as for Item 405
GuidePosts B. Reinforcing Steel
Same tests as for Item 404
C. Timber
Same tests as for Item 410
D. Paint
Same tests as for Item 411

Item 603- Guardrail

Item 604 - Fencing A. Barbed Wire, Chain Link Fabric

1-Q, Quality Test
B. Concrete Post
Same tests as for Item 405
Steel Reinforcement: Same test
as for Item 404
Item 605 - Road Sign Inspection Report

Item 606 - Pavement Same tests as for Item 411

Markings
Item 607 - Reflective Inspection Report
Pavement Studs
Item 608 - Topsoil Inspection Report
Item 609 - Sprigging Inspection Report
Item 610 - Sodding Inspection Report
Item 611 - Tree Planting Inspection Report
Item 612- Reflective
Thermoplastic Stripping
Material (Solid Form)
PART I - MATERIALS DETAILS
ITEMS OF WORK MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS REMARKS
Item 700 - Hydraulic Same tests as for Item 405
Cement
Item 701 - Construction 1-Q, Quality test for every 100 t or
Lime fraction thereof
(Hydrated)
Item 702 - Bituminous Same tests as for Items 301, 302,
Materials 303, 306, 307,
308, 309 and 310
Item 703 - Aggregates Same tests as for Item of Work
specified in theBill of Quantities
Item 703A - Mineral filler Same tests as for Item 307
Item 704 - Masonry Units 1-Q, Quality Test for every
10,000 units orfraction thereof
Item 705 - Joint Materials Same tests as for Item 311 and
500
Item 706 - Concrete, Clay, A. Concrete Pipes
Plastic and Same tests as for Item 500
FiberPipes B. Clay and other types of pipes
Refer to the applicable
requirements of AASHTOTest
and Specification
Item 707 - Metal Pipe Same tests as for Item 400
Item 708 – Concrete Curing 1-Q, Quality Test for each
Materials & shipment
Admixtures
Item 709 - Paints Same tests as for Item 411
Item 710 - Reinforcing A. Reinforcing Steel
Steel and Wire Rope Same tests as for Item 404
B. Wire Rope
Same tests as for item 406
Item 711 - Fence and A. Fence
Guardrail Same tests as for Item 604
B. Guardrail
Same tests as for Item 603
Item 712 - Structural Metal Same tests as for Items 403 and
409
Item 713 - Treated and Same tests as for Item 410
Untreated Timber
Item 714 - Water 1-Certificate from Project Engineer
or
1-Q, Quality Test, if source is
questionable
Item 715- Geotextiles
Item Description Percentage of LL PI CBR Abrasion Loss MDD Required Sample Remarks
No. Cement, Lime, Compression
Asphalt Test
(unconfined)
@ 7day
103 Structure Excavation -for every 1,500cu.m or fraction thereof
1 Grading, Plasticity, Compaction Test
-for every 150mm layer in uncompacted
depth
1 FDT

104 Embankment (suitable) 30 max 6 max -for every 1,500cu.m or fraction thereof for suitable embankment all particle pass
1 Grading, Plasticity, Compaction Test 75mm sieve and not more than 15mass percent
will pass 0.075mm (No.200)

104 Embankment 80min 55min 95 min for every 1,500cu.m or fraction thereof natural water content exceeds 100% and natural
(unsuitable) 1Grading, density is 800kg/cu.m max.
Plasticity, Compaction Test and CBR

105 Subgrade Preparation 30 max 6 max 95 min for every 300cu.m or fraction thereof 1 if there is an are w/c is soft and unstable, the
grading and most effective and cheaper method to stabilize
plasticity test for every 1,500cu.m or soil prior to subbase course is geotextile, the
fraction thereof 1 best soil for subgrade had a group index of
Lab. Compaction and Abrasion Test, for 4max
every
2,500cu.m or fraction thereof 1 CBR
200 Subbase Course 35 max 12 max 25 min 50 max 100 min for every 300cu.m or fraction thereof 1 in grading aggregates, fraction passing
grading and 0.075mm (No.200) < 2/3 passing 0.425mm
plasticity test for every 1,500cu.m or (no.40), in determining the thickness of
fraction thereof 1 subbase course it can be determine by test
Lab. Compaction and Abrasion Test, for pitting (excavated 1m x 1m at a depth of 6m
every recovered sample every meter)
2,500cu.m or fraction thereof 1 CBR
201 Base Course 25 max 6 max 80 min 50 max 100 min for every 300cu.m or fraction thereof 1 in grading aggregates, fraction passing
grading and 0.075mm (No.200) < 2/3 passing 0.425mm
plasticity test for every 1,500cu.m or (no.40), if base course is unavailable 40%
fraction thereof weathered limestone blended w/ 60% crushed
1 Lab. Compaction and Abrasion Test (at stone or gravel shall be allowed, filler shall be
least 50 free from hard lumps not more than 15% retain
mass % shall have at least 1 fracture on 4.75mm (no.4)
face), for every
2,500cu.m or fraction thereof 1 CBR

202 Crushed Aggregate 25 max 6 max 80 min 45 max 100 min For soil aggregate. for every 300cu.m or in grading aggregates, fraction passing
Base Course fraction 0.075mm (No.200) < 2/3 passing 0.425mm
thereof 1 grading and plasticity test for (no.40), filler shall be free from hard lumps not
every 1,500cu.m more than 15% retain on 4.75mm (no.4)
or fraction thereof 1 Abrasion Test. For
Lime for every
100t or fraction thereof.1 quality test. For
mixture, every
300 cu.m or fraction thereof 1 CBR

conduct paasing
test on 4.75mm
aggregate (no.4)

203 Lime Stabilized Base 3 to 12 % 4 to 10 100min 50 max 100 min 300 For soil aggregate. for every 300cu.m or if lime slurry is employed typical ratio is
Course fraction 1tonne lime to 2cu.m water. Curing period at
thereof 1 grading and plasticity test for least 5 days) Trial section must be at least 2
every weeks for about 500sq.m
1,500cu.m or fraction thereof 1
Abrasion Test. For
Cement for every 2000 bags or fraction
thereof.1
(10kg of cement) quality test. For
mixture, every 300
cu.m or fraction thereof 1 CBR
204 Portland Cement 6 to 10 % 4 to 10 100min 50 max 100 min 300 For soil aggregate. for every 300cu.m or if cement slurry is employed typical ratio is
Stabilized Base Course fraction 1tonne cement to 2cu.m water. Curing period
thereof 1 grading and plasticity test for at least 5 days. Trial section must be at least
every 2 weeks for about 500sq.m
1,500cu.m or fraction thereof 1
Abrasion Test. For
Asphaltic Material (either anionic or
cationic emulsified
asphalt) for every 40t or 200drums or
fraction
thereof.1(5 liters of asphaltic material)
 quality test. For
mixture, every 300 cu.m or fraction
thereof 1 CBR

205 Asphalt Stabilized Base 4 to 7 % 4 to 10 100min 50 max 100 min 300 For soil aggregate. for every 300cu.m or Trial section must be at least 2 weeks for
Course fraction about 500sq.m
thereof 1 grading and plasticity test for
every
1,500cu.m or fraction thereof 1
Abrasion Test. For
Cement for every 2000 bags or fraction
thereof.1
(10kg of cement) quality test. For
mixture, every 300
cu.m or fraction thereof 1 CBR

206 Portland Cement 6 to 10 % 4 to 10 100min 50 max 100 min 300 Trial section must be at least 2 weeks for
Treated Plant Base about 500sq.m
Course

conduct passing
test on 0.425mm
aggregate (no.40)
300 Surface Course 35 max 4 to 9 25max for 45 max 100 min
gravel
surface course
80max for
crushed
aggregate
surface course