Acknowledgement

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mrs.Sudipta Biswas,for her valuable

guidance and support in completing my project.

Iwould like to express my gratitude towards our HOD Mr.SK Shihab Islam forgiving
me this great opportunity to do a project on site visit of a under construction Over
Head Reservoir. Without their support and suggestions, this project would not have
been completed.

Iwould like to thank site engineer of this site Mr.AArvind Raj, Site In Charge Mr. Amit
Kr. Das for guiding and us properly at the time of site visit.

I would also thank my team mate who are attending the site visit with me

1. Mr.Soumyadip Saha
2. Mr.Dibya Ruzz.
3. Mr,Subhodip Pal
4. Mr.Bapan Paramanik
5. Mr.Sumit Pan

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 Overview

Name of the Project–Construction of Overhead reservoir Location

of the Project – Bangurgram,
P.O. + P.S. – Jamalpur,
Dist– Purba Bardhaman.
W.B., PIN – 713408
Client – BDO (Jamalpur), Govt. of W.B.
Contractor – ADITHYA ENTERPRISE
Duration of the project–06.03.2022 to 05.03.2023
Cost of the Project – 9.76

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 ProjectDetail

SCOPE OFWORKAND SPECIFICATIONS

01. Scope of work: - It includesconstruction ofRCC OHSR (INTZ TYPE)Capacity 200KL and20M
staging at Bangurgram,Jamalpur on contractors own design and Drawing (based on
specificationsgiven in the tenderdocuments)to be approved by the competent authority of
the Government of West Bengal within 15 days from date of work order and its testing to
the satisfaction of Engineer in charge on lump sum turn-key basis. Scope of work shall also
include clearance of site, fixing of C.I. puddle collars valves bends, (to be arranged by
contractor at his own cost) as per guidelines indicated in tender documents and also to be
subsequentlygivenbytheengineerinchargetimetotime.Materialusedforallpipingworks for
carrying water shall be of cast iron. (IS: 7181 mark) class "A" double flanged.
02. Thedetailsoftheworkshallbeas under:-

03. Capacityofthetankshallbethevolumeofwateritcanstorebetweenthedesignedfull supply

level and lowest supply level.
04. The detailed structural design and drawing (including reinforcement detailing and bar
bending schedule) shall have to be prepared taking provision of dead load, water load, live
load, seismic load, wind load, point loads due to pipes etc. and shall be checked for most
criticalconditionresultingforvariousloadconditions.Thedesignshallbebasedonnocrack basis
for water retaining structures.
05. The design of container part should be based on working stress method (Elastic theory) and
conceptofultimateloadtheory,Limitstatetheoryshouldnotbeused. However, foundation may
be designed by adopting LIMIT STATE Method if desired.
06. Inviewofprovisions intable3ofIS:456-2000,environmentexposureconditions&should be
considered for the purpose of structural design and construction. Minimum grade of
concrete, minimum nominal cover value to be adopted, minimum cement concrete and
maximum free water cement ratio shall be governed on the basis of exposure condition
classified in above. However, it isclarified that complete containerpart including roofand

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 thestagingshallbeconstructedwithmixnotleanerthanM-30.TheFoundationbeam, raft and the
stair case may be designed with C.C. mix M: 25.

07. Someofimportantrelevantstandards foruseindesignareasbelow(forinformative

Purpose)

08. The design should be based on 28 days Characteristic strength of concrete. No increase of
strengthwithagebeyond28daysCharacteristicstrengthofconcreteshallbeallowedinthe design.
09. Liveloadfordesignpurposeshouldbeadoptedasunder :- Fortopdome75Kg./Sqm
Balcony and stair case 300 Kg. /Sqm
10. Though the SBC has been ascertained by the department as 15 tonnes /Sqm at 2.00 Mtr.
depth, but it is only for guidance rough estimation purpose. The contractor shall himself
makeassessmentofSBCfordesignpurpose.Soilbearing capacityshouldbegottestedby the
contractor in accordance with ISS: 1988-1971 (amended up to date) through an approved
agency (As decided by the design approving authority of the department) for which no
additional payment, shall be made by the department. It is clarified that actual
designshouldbebasedonlower oftwovalues(Asindicatedinthetenderdocument &as found
by the contractor on actual field test) and no extra payment/claim shall be entertained by
the department on this account.
11. P.C.C.belowfoundationshallhaveaverageminimumthicknessof15cm.Theconcretemix should
not be leaner than M-10
12. M.S. ladders made up ofM.S. angle iron 50x50x6 mm size, 375 mm wide with M.S. bars 20
mmfixedat300 mmcentertocentershallbeprovidedinsidetankaswellasoutsideofthe
reservoir from balcony to manhole. Out side ladder shall be provided with railing 900 mm
high.
13. Providing and fixing water level indicator consisting of an approved G.I. float and iron
counter weight connected by steel flexible wire rope passing over frictionless aluminium
pulleys will be fixed wherever necessary. The scale shall be calibrated in centimetres and
shouldconsistofironsheet20gaugefixedoverwooden plankswithinangleironframeof

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 35x35x5mmandpainted withwhiteenamelbaseand lettersinblackandredfluorescent paint.
14. 60 cm dia and 45 cm high ventilator is to be provided on top dome with prefabricated M.S.
cylinder made of M.S. angle iron of M.S. bar 10 mm (max mesh 50 mm) have a cover of 10
cmstopwith75mmto100mmthickconcreteslaband having16-gaugewiremeshwelded around
with vertical bars.
15. Providing suitable 60x60 cms square manhole at top of the tank with cover consisting of
50x50x6 mm angle iron frame and 4 mm G.I. sheet top with suitable lifting and locking
arrangementatrooftop.Itshallbeprovided withprotectionrailing1000mmhigh ofsame
specification as specified in Para 28 of this document.
16. CastIronpuddlecollars(forinlet,outlet,washoutandoverflow)shallbeprovidedandfixed by the
contractor.
17. CastIroninlet/outlet/washoutpipes withsuitableno.ofCastIronbendsshallbeprovided and
installed/laid by the contractor. Boundary of inlet pipe line work for arriving at
contractor’sliabilityshallbeatadistanceof1mtr.From peripharyoftankfoundation.Total pipe
work including jointing etc, within this boundary shall be liability of the contractor in
thiscontract & jointing ofinlet pipe to the GI mains(provided by the department within this
peir phery including all material). The inlet pipe, bends, non return valve , sluice valves (2
Nos. 100 mm dia for out let and one 100 mm dia for washout) etc. required shall beprovided
by the contractor. The vertical pipe shall be fixed with M.S. clamps (50 mm X 6mm) (as per
design given by engineer-in-charge.)
18. Allthejointingworkshallbecarriedoutbydouble flangedjointingsystem.Alljointing
material like clamps, nut bolts, and rubber sheet will be liability of the contractor.
19. Thebreakupofpaymentshallbeasfollows:-

20. Construction:-
a. The work shouldbe carriedout, strictly underthe supervisionofthe Engineerincharge.The
constructionmaterialshouldbestoredatthesiteofworkinpropermannersoastoprevent it from
deterioration or contamination. The material deteriorated or contaminated should not be
used. Safe bearing capacity of the soil at the site is to be got tested by the same will be
submitted to the department for justification before commencement of construction work.
Minimum depth of foundation shall not be less than 2.00 mtr below ground level.
Contractor may be required to go further deep if proper SBC is not encountered.

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 b. The concrete used shall be machine mixed and should be conveyed to the place of deposit
asrapidlyaspracticableinposition.Aggregatesandcementshallbeproportionedbyweight only.
The mixing shall invariably be carried out in mechanical mixer and in such a way, as to avoid
any loss of water or cement. No hand mixed concrete shall be allowed. It should be
conveyed, placed in position and compacted by suitable type of mechanical vibrator as
rapidly as practicable but in no case the time of compaction after mixing shall pass 30
minutes.Stand-bye concrete mixerandvibratorshall be available at site. The concrete shall
be cured properly by keeping it moist constantly during three weeks from the date of
casting.
c. All reinforcement to be used shall be ofT. M. T. steel bars, ISI marked. Shall be clean and
freefromloosemillscales,rustandcoatingofoilorothercoatings,whichmaydestroyor reduce
bond. Minimum size of reinforcement bar shall be 8 mm.
d. Only steel shuttering shall be used. Shuttering shall be new or in good condition without
holesordents.IthastobeapprovedbyEngineerIncharge.Theindividualelementsshould
beingoodshapetoensureagapfreeshuttering accordingtothedrawings.Onlyapproved
shuttering oil shall be used at site.
e. Honey combing has to be avoided by suitable shuttering and proper use of vibrators.
Finishingworksonconcretestructuresshallonlybedoneonthe‘green’concrete,withthe use of
carborundum stone. All honey combed areas must be inspected by the Engineer In charge
first before starting any rectification works. In any case no cement slurry or plaster shall be
applied to concrete surface.
f. Waterusedforconcretingandcuringshallbetestedandapproved.Itshallbefreefromall
undesirable salts and other impurities and shall only be approved for concreting if it
complieswithIS456.Contractorshallmakeatemporary underground waterreservoirof3 days
capacity. He shall provide a diesel pump set and necessary piping arrangement to ensure
proper curing.
g. It will be the sole responsibility of the contractor to ensure the quality and strength of
materialslikecement,steeletc.,beforeitisputtouse.Thecontractorshouldgetcement and
steel tested from any authorized and reputed testing center preferable from Govt.
engineering college of Rajasthan at his own cost and report-should be submitted to the
department for judgment.
h. AggregateusedshallcomplywiththerequirementofISS-388-1970and reinforcementshall
comply with the recommendation of ISS-456-978.
i. StorageofmaterialatsiteshallbeinaccordancewithISS4082-978.
21. Testing of tank by filling it with water shall be contractor’s responsibility and date of
completionshallbereckonedfromthedateofsatisfactorytestingofthetank.Potablewater for
testing shall be arranged by the contractor at his cost.
22. Allexposedironworkshallbepaintedwiththreecoatsofenamelpaintofapprovedshades &
manufacture with initial coat of red oxide.
23. ThetankwillbepaintedwithExteriorpaintlikeapexof Asianpaintsofapprovedshadeafter testing.
The capacity of SR should be painted on body of tank. Water saving slogans shall be painted
as per advice of Engineer-in-charge in surface area of 6 sqm.
24. SuitablesizeconcreteblockinM-20shallbecastedunderduckfoot bendhorizontal pipes.
25. Noextrapaymentwillbeallowed forexcavationinanytypeofsoilencounteredincluding hard
rock up to depth required forjob and clearance ofsite, which should be seen by the
contractor before tendering.

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 26. Eachsluicevalveshallbeprovidedwithavalvechamber of90cmX90cmsize.Thewallsmay
beinstonemasonryinCM1:6,45cmthickdulyplastered&neatcementpunning.Ifdesired 10 cm
thick RCC wall may be constructed. Valve chamber shall be covered with R.C.C. precast
slabs, 15 cm thick & 20 cms wide.
27. Hand Railing: - Around the one side of platform, Balcony & both side on Stairs and landing
shall be consisting 20 mm internal dia medium “B” Class G.I. pipe in two rows. One at thetop
and other at mid level and 1000 mm high vertical post 50 X 50 X 6 mm angle iron @
maximum1500mmC/C (AtleastTwoverticalanglesaretobeprovidedwhereverdistanceis less)
with all accessories like elbows, Tees, etc. including welding, threading and embedding in
cement concrete floor railing shall be protected against corrosion after welding.
28. . Lightening Arrestor: - Shall be ofcopperbars25 mm dia and 1000 mm long to be provided
at the top of OHSR. This is to be connected by aluminum Strip of 25 mm wide and 3 mm
thick.Thisconductorstripshall beconnectedtoa450X450X3mmthickcopperplatetobe
embedded below the average ground level by digging a pit. The Earthing system shall
comply with Indian electricity rules and shall confirm to IS-3043. The pit shall be refilled by
alternate layer of salt and coke and balance shall be provided in the pit. Care shall be taken
that earth pit does not sink.
29. Atgroundlevelbelowthetank&uptoadistanceof 1mtr.Fromperipheryoftankplinth
protection shall be done consisting of 15 cm thick stone soling, 15 cm thick c. c. of M-15
grade 40 mm size aggregate & 75 mm thick c.c. flooring with M-20 grade.
30. Electricity&watershallbearrangedbythecontractorifsuppliedbythedept.deduction shall
be made as per rules.
31. TheentiresafetyoftheOHSRshallbeofthecontractorathisownrisk&responsibility
32. Thedateofcommencementanddateofcompletionshallbecountedfromthedateof
approval of design from the dept.
33. ThedesignofOHSRshouldbegotapprovedfromanyof theGovt.EngineeringCollegeof Raj.
state at his own cost, within the 15 days after issuance of the work order.
34. Thecontractorshallprovidealltestreportofconcretesteelcementetc.asrequiredbythe
engineer in charge at his own cost & samples taken by the dept.
35. Thecontractormusthavetheexperienceofconstruction ofRCCOHSRofsamecapacityor above
staging.

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 Conclusion

Hence I am very thankful having an opportunity to visit site of under construction of

OverHeadreservoiratBangurgram,Jamalpur.Ihavelearnedaboutoverviewofthe
construction procedure. It is very exciting and interesting to me for completing the
site visitofthis site.Itwill definitely help meon myupcominginterviews and for self-
development.

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