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d. Plasticity Index to BS 1377 Part 2 Test 5: 1990: MO.

e. Dry density/moisture content relationship in accordance with BS 1377: Part
4:1990 Method 3.
f. Field Density of compacted soil to BS 1377 Part 9:1990 Method 2 (use of a
properly calibrated nuclear density gauge would be an acceptable alternative).
g. Shear strength by hand vane apparatus to BS 1377 Part 7:1990.
h. All other tests as required in the Specification and British Standards, including:
i. CBR to BS 1377 Part 4:1990 Method 7.
ii. Chlorides content to BS 1377 Part 3:1990: Section 7.
iii. Sulphates content to BS 1377 Part 3:1990 Section 5.
iv. Alkali, carbonates & bicarbonates to BS 1377 Part 3:1990 Section 6.
v. pH value to BS 1377 Part 3: 1990 Section 9.
3 .2.2 Where it is agreed with the Engineer, and the extent of earthworks is small an independent
laboratory may be used to carry out all necessary testing. This shall be a Dubai Municipality
approved laboratory and shall require the approval of the Engineer prior to being used.
3.2.3 The Contractor shall provide all necessary containers, plant, transport and labour for
obtaining and handling of samples.
3.2.4 The Contractor shall provide all necessary staff for testing including a suitably qualified
laboratory supervisor who will be subject to the Engineer's written approval.
3.2.5 The frequency of testing which is to be carried out shall be as specified but not less than one
set of tests a day or part thereof, when the relevant works are in progress. The Engineer shall
be notified when tests are to be undertaken. The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with
full reports (two copies) and two copies of test results together with laboratory test
worksheets within 24 how-s of carrying out such tests.
3.2.6 Where it is agreed with the Engineer, and the extent of earthworks is small an independent
3.2.7 The Contractor shall submit all test reports to the Engineer for comment/approval within
24hrs of test being carried out. All samples shall be delivered to the laboratory by the
Contractor at his own expenses.
3.2.8 Frequency of testing shall be prior agreed with the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide a
detailed schedule and program of the proposed tests.

3.3 WORKMANSHIP
3.3.1 In the setting-out and construction of excavations and filled areas the Contractor shall allow
for settlement, heave and lateral spreading of embankments whether caused by consolidation
of fill, settlement of foundation, heave in excavations or change in volume of materials after
excavation or any other cause.
3.3.2 The tolerance limits for the permanent finished earthworks shall be as follows:
a. Horizontal dimensions shall be within + 75 mm of the dimensions shown on the
Drawings.
b. For slopes to embankments or cuttings the horizontal deviation between the top and the
bottom of the slope shall be within ± 5 per cent of the horizontal component of the
slopes shown on or calculated from the Drawings, but shall not exceed the values in
paragraph (a.) above.
c. Permissible Deviations from Formation Levels:
• Beneath mass concrete foundations: ±25 mm.
Section No. 31 23 00 Rev.: 00
Project: DCH A.008 Date: 06-02-2023