Specification of WWTP Civil Geta

Technical Specification- Civil 1
Medical College Infrastructure Construction Develop-

ment Committee (MCICDC)
Geta, Kailali
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
CIVIL WORKS ETP STP
Consultant: SILT-MOONLIGHT-EVERSAFE JV
Kathmandu
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 8
2. GENERAL 9
2.1 Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 9
2.2 Project information BOARDS 9
2.3 project safety measures 9
2.4 DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND MEASUREMENTS 9
2.5 CLEARING THE SITE 10
2.6 TREES 10
2.7 MEASURING MATERIALS 10
2.8 TEMPORARY PROTECTION 10
2.9 QUALITY OF WORK 10
2.10 LEAVE CLEAN 10
2.11 SAMPLES 10
2.12 PROVISIONAL ITEMS 12
2.13 STORAGE 12
2.14 CONTRACTOR'S LABORATORY Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.15 WATER SUPPLY AND POWER SUPPLY 12
2.16 MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS 13
2.17 LATRINES 13
2.18 NOTICE OF OPERATIONS 13
2.19 SURVEY AND DATUM FOR LEVELS 13
2.20 SUPPLY OF FUEL OILS 13
2.21 ASSISTANCE OF ENGINEERS 14
2.21.1 Meetings and Reports 14
2.21.2 Photographs 14
2.21.3 Contractor's Campus, Workshop, Stores, Offices etc. 15
2.21.4 Scaffolding, ladder etc. for Inspection 15
2.21.5 Site Office, Stationary, Furniture, Equipment, etc. 15
2.21.6 Survey Equipment for the Engineer 15
3. MATERIALS 16
3.1 SOURCES 16
3.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF MATERIALS 16
3.3 SAMPLES AND TESTS 16
3.4 DEFECTIVE MATERIALS 17
3.5 TRADE NAMES AND ALTERNATIVES 17
3.6 FOREIGN MATERIALS 17
4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 18
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5. EARTHWORK 19
5.1 EXCAVATIONS 19
5.2 TIMBERING OF FOUNDATIONS/RAFTS 19
5.3 SHORING AND PROTECTION 20
5.4 DE-WATERING 20
5.5 TRIMMING AND LEVELING 20
5.6 DISPOSAL 20
5.7 MEASUREMENT 20
5.7.1 Measurement 21
5.8 SITE CLEARANCE BY REMOVAL OF GRASS, SHRUBS ETC. 21
5.9 Filling In Plinth With Materials Brought From Outside 21
5.9.1 Materials 21
5.10 Filling In GROUND For Land development With Materials Brought From Outside
(DOR NORMS Spec. cl. No: 909 & 910) 22
5.10.1 Compaction of Area of Back fill 22
5.10.2 Compaction Trails 23
5.10.3 Process Control 24
5.10.5 Payment 25
5.11 SAND FILLING 25
5.11.1 Scope 25
5.11.2 Material and workmanship 25
5.12 Compacted Fill, granular fill beneath SLABS, FOOTINGS, RAFT 26
5.12.1 Scope 26
5.12.2 Backfill in Plinth of Building and Building Premises 26
5.12.3 Common Backfill in Structures 26
6. POLYTHENE SHEET 27
6.1 Scope 27
6.2 Measurement 27
7. CONCRETE WORK 27
7.1 PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE (PCC) work 27
7.1.1 Materials 27
7.1.2 Mixing 27
7.1.3 Laying 27
7.1.4 Curing 27
7.2 REINFORCED CEMENT CONCRETE (RCC) WORKS 28
7.2.1 General 28
7.2.2 Materials 28
7.2.3 Concrete Admixture 30
7.2.4 Measurement and Proportioning of Concrete Materials 31
7.2.5 Properties of Concrete 31
7.2.6 Control of Concrete 32
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7.2.7 Concrete Mixing 33

7.2.8 Distribution of Concrete 33
7.2.9 Preparation for placing concrete 33
7.2.10 Placing concrete 33
7.2.11 Placing concrete in extreme weather 34
7.2.12 Vibration 34
7.2.13 Construction Joints 35
7.2.14 Protection and Curing of Concrete 35
7.2.15 Finishes 36
7.2.16 Test of Structure 37
7.2.18 Miscellaneous Concrete Works 39
7.3 Reinforcement 39
7.4 Formwork 41
8. MASONRY WORK 45
8.1 ONE OR MORE THAN ONE BRICK THICK (CHIMNEY MADE) 45
8.1.1 Bricks 45
8.2 Workmanship 46
8.3 Measurements 46
8.4 HALF BRICK THICK 46
8.4.1 Laying of Bricks 46
8.4.2 Mortar 46
8.5 FLAT BRICK SOLING 47
8.6 Machine Made bricks 47
8.7 Chimeny made brick 47
8.8 stone masonary 47
8.8.1 Mortar 48
8.8.2 Construction 48
8.8.3 Test and Standard of Acceptance 49
8.8.5 Payment 50
8.9 Crushed Stone filling works 50
8.9.1 Stones 50
8.9.2 Sand 50
8.9.3 Laying and Compaction 50
8.10 Stone soling work 50
8.10.1 Stones 50
8.10.2 Sand 51
8.10.3 Laying and Compaction 51
9. FLOORING 51
9.1 Plain cement concrete 51
9.1.1 Preparation of Base 51
9.1.2 Proportion 51
9.1.3 Placing 51
9.1.4 Finishing 51
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9.2 Skirting 52
9.2.1 Cement skirting 52
9.2.2 Mortar 52
9.3 Cement punning 52
9.4 Measurement: 52
10.1 cement PLASTERING WALLS 52
10.1.1 Materials 53
10.2 Plastering Soffits of Slabs and independent concrete surface 53
11. WATER PROOFING TREATMENTS 54

11.1 WATER PROOFING WORKS 54
11.1.1 Surface preparation 54
12. PAINTING 54
12.1 Applying priming coat of approved brand 54
12.1.1 Preparation 54
12.1.2 Application 55
12.2 Wall putty 55
12.2.1 Materials 55
12.3 Water Proof Cement Painting 56
12.3.1 Materials 56
12.4 plastic emulsion Painting (Interior) 56
12.4.1 Materials 56
12.5 Enamel Painting 57
12.5.1 Materials 57
12.5.2 Preparation of surface 57
12.6 plastic emulsion paint (exterior) 57
12.6.1 Materials 58
12.7 Frech/chapra polish 58
12.7.1 Materials 58
12.7.2 Preparation of surface 58
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13. ROOFING 70
13.1 STEEL TUBULAR TRUSSES AND PURLINS 70
13.1.1 Material 70
13.1.2 Fabrication 70
13.1.3 Bolting 70
13.1.4 Sealing to Tubes 70
13.1.5 Flattened Ends 70
13.1.6 Erection 70
13.1.7 Painting 71
13.2 CGI Roofing Sheet 71
13.2.1 Quality 71
13.2.2 Laying and Fixing 71
13.2.3 Ridges and Hips 71
13.3 Rain water gutter 72
13.3.1 Quality 72
14. SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS 72

14.1 pre-cast interlocking concrete block 72
14.1.1 Preparation of Sub-grade 72
14.1.2 Preparation of Base Course 72
14.1.3 Preparation of Stone Dust Bed 72
14.1.4 Laying of Interlocking Concrete Paving Block 72
14.2 Turfing/grass slips 73
14.3 flower plantation 74
14.3.1 Materials 74
14.4 tree plantation with metal tree guard 75
14.4.1 Materials 75
14.5 kerbstone 75
14.5.1 General 75
15. MISCELLANEOUS 75
15.1 Metal (Mild Steel-MS) grating 75
15.2 BOUNDARY WALL USING MS GRILLS/ sQUARE HOLLOW PIPES 75
15.2.1 Materials 75
15.2.2 Installation 76
15.3 BOUNDARY WALL USING MS Angle, post, gi mesh and Fence wire 76
15.3.1 Installation 76
15.3.3 Payment 76
15.4 Lift Error! Bookmark not defined.
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16. GENERAL NOTES 77

16.1 GENERAL 77
16.2 FOUNDATION 77
16.3 BACKFILLING 77
16.4 CONCRETE AND REINFORCING STEEL 77
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
A. CIVIL WORKS
1. INTRODUCTION
a. The work shall be carried out according to the specifications whether specifically mentioned in it or
not. No extra in any form shall be paid unless it is definitely stated as an item in the bill of
quantities. Whenever the specifications are not given or ambiguous, the relevant Indian Standard
and further amendments or decision of the Engineer shall be considered as final and binding.
b. The civil works shall be carried out simultaneously with the electrical, plumbing, sanitary and other
services and in co-operation with the Contractors, if any, of the above services. The work shall be
carried on till it is completed satisfactorily. The Contractor shall keep the other Contractors
informed well in advance of the program of the work so that the proposed work is not hindered.
The Contractor shall further cooperate with other Contractors, if any, in respect of any facilities
required by them e.g., making holes in shuttering for pipes, electric conduits, fan hooks etc.
However, nothing extra shall be admissible to him for such reasonable assistance and facilities
afforded to other Contractors and the Contractor shall be deemed to have taken these factors into
consideration while quoting his rates.
c. The work shall be related to the drawings, which the Contractor is presumed to have studied.
Nothing extra will be paid for any item on its shape, location or other difficult circumstances, even
if the schedule makes no distinction as long as the item is shown in the drawings.
d. The sources of materials if stated in the specifications are for guidance only and are those from
which materials may generally be available. However, materials not conforming to specifications
shall be rejected even if they come from the stated sources. The Contractor should satisfy himself
that sufficient quantity of materials of acceptable specification is available from the stated or other
sources.
e. "Employer" means Medical College Infrastructure Construction Development Committee, Geta,

Kailali and "Consultant/Project Manager/Engineer" shall mean SILT-MOONLIGHT-
EVERSAFE JV, Kathmandu.
f. The requirements of specifications under 2. General, 3. Materials shall be fulfilled by the

Contractor without extra charge including transportation and all taxes involved i.e. the item rates
quoted shall be deemed to have taken these into account.
g. "Engineer" shall mean the Consultant and his authorized Representative.
h. The most of the items are same in BOQ for all the buildings, so if the Contractor has quoted the
different prices for the same item within single contract, the minimum quoted price shall be taken
into account for all purposes by the Client/Engineers for further action whenever required.
2. GENERAL
2.1 BILL OF QUANTITIES (BOQ)

Buildings are located in one premises and the BOQ items are almost same for all the buildings, Bidders are
requested to quote the same rate for same BOQ items for all buildings. If the quoted rates vary for the same
BOQ items for different buildings, the lowest rate shall be considered for, payment, variation, price
adjustment, claims etc.
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2.2 PROJECT INFORMATION BOARDS

A board of size approximately 2.15m * 2.0m*5mm thick zinc coated steel plate fixed on a wooden frame
and mounted on circular steel post of 3m height for each building shall be made and put at an approved
place on the site as per the instruction of Site Engineer of Consultant. This board shall be painted in
approved colour with names of (1) The proposed construction works and details of employer (2)
Implementing Agency (3) The Contractor and (4) Consultant, and other required information as directed by
the Consultant Engineer. These shall be provided by the Contractor at his own expense.
2.3 PROJECT SAFETY MEASURES

Contractor shall be fully liable to the safety and security at the construction Site for the Accident, Health
and injury of the Construction Workers. For the insurance of the safety at construction Site, all the site
workers and staffs shall be equipped fully with the Globes, Safety Masks, Safety Helmets, Safety Belts at
work from Scaffolding, Safety Boots, Aprons, RDT/PCR test, face shield, PPE etc. as per the direct
instruction of Site Engineer and Client.
The Contractor shall be responsible for safety of all workmen and other persons entering the Works and
shall at his own expense; where not stated otherwise take all measures, subject to the Engineer's approval,
necessary to ensure their safety. Such measures shall include but not be limited to:
• Provision of safety and emergency regulations for fire, gas, and electric shock prevention, together with
rescue operation plan
• Safe control of flowing water
• Provision and maintenance of suitable lighting to provide adequate illumination at place
of work with appropriate spares and standby unit
• Provision and maintenance of safe, sound slings, pulleys, ropes, and other lifting device
• Provision of safe access to any part of the works.
• Provision of notices in local dialect temporarily or permanently during construction at
locations likely to be used by the public. Placement of such notices shall depend on the
existence of the nature of work in the vicinity. These notices shall be in addition to any
other statutory requirements demanded of the Contractor
The Contractor shall submit a proposal with detailed safety and emergency measures for the Engineer’s
approval. When the proposal has been approved, English and Nepali version of the regulations shall be
made available to all of his Employees and the Engineer. The Contractor shall ensure that all his Employees
are fully conversant with the regulations, emergency and rescue procedures etc. and shall enforce a rule that
will instantly dismiss any employee committing a serious breach of such regulations.
2.4 DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND MEASUREMENTS

All the Works shall be done according to the approved drawings and instructions of the Engineer and the
Contractor shall arrange to test materials and/or soundness and sufficiency. If after any such test and in the
opinion of the Engineer any work or portion of work is found to be defective or unsound the Contractor
shall pull down and re-execute the same at his own cost. Defective materials shall be removed from the site
within 24 hours of the written instructions by the Engineer.
2.5 CLEARING THE SITE

The site described and shown on the plans plus 6m all-round the building shall be cleared of all
obstructions, loose stones and materials, rubbish of all kinds as well as brush-wood. All holes or hollows
whether originally existing or produced shall be well rammed and levelled off as directed. Also, the
Contractor shall dress the site 6m all-round the building after completion, maximum cutting or filling being
300mm. No extra shall be paid for this, unless specified otherwise.
2.6 TREES
No trees shall be cut without the permission of the Engineer. If trees have to be cut, this shall form an extra
item. For the purpose of the specification, a tree shall be defined as that having circumference of the trunk
not less than 900mm measured at 300 mm height from the existing Ground at trunk.
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2.7 MEASURING MATERIALS

Materials requiring measuring shall be measured separately in boxes of appropriate sizes or weighed as
instructed by the Engineer before being mixed.
2.8 TEMPORARY PROTECTION

All trenches, walls, newly laid concrete or other work requiring protection from weather or accidental
injury shall be protected by means of tarpaulin or in other approved way so as to keep the work immune
from damage. Nothing extra shall be paid for on this matter.
2.9 QUALITY OF WORK

Materials, tools and plants and workmanship shall be the best of several kinds obtainable in the market and
as approved by the Engineer.
2.10 LEAVE CLEAN

On completion, all works must be cleaned down, rubbish removed and the Works and land cleaned of
surplus materials, debris and other accumulations and everything left in clean and orderly condition by the
Contractor.
2.11 SAMPLES
Samples of materials required for use in works shall be submitted by the Contractor for the approval of the
Engineer and after such approval these samples shall be deposited at secure place instructed by the
Engineer. The Contractor will acquire the materials as per these approved samples.
2.12 SITE TRIALS OR TRIAL SECTIONS

Laboratory trials for concrete mixes shall be carried out by the Contractor to demonstrate that the
composition of the mixes proposed for the concrete meets the requirements of the Specifications. The
compositions of concrete mixes which meet the specified requirements and are accepted by the Engineer
shall be then used in the site trials carried out
Site trials for concrete mixes shall be carried out by the Contractor to demonstrate the suitability of his
mixing equipment. During the site trials, compliance with the Specifications for weighing equipment,
storage of ingredients, means of transport for concrete, placing, compaction and curing shall be checked by
the Engineer.
During the site trial a full scale sequence including placing and compaction of concrete shall be carried out
on a part of the works which will represent particular difficulties due to the presence of reinforcement,
obstructions or others.
The Contractor shall allow in his program for conducting the site trials and for carrying out the appropriate
tests, including the time required to obtain compressive strength test results at 28 days. The Contractor shall
inform in writing the Engineer at least two weeks before the date he proposes to use the concrete mixes in
the site trials with all relevant data including the trial program, the results of the Laboratory trial test for the
proposed concrete mixes and compliance tests results of all constituents i.e. cement, aggregates, water and
admixtures, if any.
2.12.1 Recapulative Schedule of Tests
The tests to be carried out and their frequency for the quality control of the works are detailed in the
relevant Sections of these Specifications.
The following Table recapitulates the testing schedule for the main types of works.
Part or
component of Tests Frequency
the works
Concrete cement: acceptance tests: Conservative samples for
Materials Control tests: chemical composition physi- each supply and not less than
cal every 200t or part of it.
properties testing in case of non
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aggregates:
compliance of the mixes or
acceptance tests:
storage on site for longer than 1
Control tests:
month
Grading
each delivery and every 100 t or
Silt & clay content
part of it for fine aggregate and
Organic impurities
250 t or part of it for coarse
Chloride content, sulphate content, Alkali
aggregate
reactivity
As frequently as required.
water, admixtures
early works: every 6 m3 of
Concrete • lab. Trials • site trials • each class. When compliance
control tests compressive strength is established: every 20 m3 or
part of it.
Reinforcement:
quality of bricks
Brickworks for as required
quality of cement and sand
structures every 10 m3of brick work or
control tests compressive strength of
Materials mortar part of it.
mortar
as required
Masonry for quality of cement and sand
every 10m3 of masonry of part of
structures control tests compressive strength of
it
materials mortar
every 30m3 of masonry or part of
Mortar dismantling of masonry (1 m_1 m)
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2.13 BORROW / QUARRY SITE

The Engineer shall have the power to disallow the method of construction and/or the use of any
borrow/quarry area, if in his opinion, the stability and safety of the works or any adjacent structure is
endangered, or there is undue interference with the natural or artificial drainage, or the method or use of the
area will promote undue erosion.
All areas susceptible to erosion shall be protected as soon as possible either by temporary or permanent
drainage works. All necessary measures shall be taken to prevent concentration of surface water and to
avoid erosion and scouring of slopes and other areas. Any newly formed channels shall be backfilled.
Borrows/quarries shall be located away from the population centres, drinking water intakes, cultivable lands
and drainage systems. The cutting of trees shall be minimized. Temporary ditches and/or settling basins
shall be dug to prevent erosion. The undesirable ponding of water shall be
prevented through temporary drains discharging to natural drainage channels. Earthworks operations shall
be strictly limited to the areas to be occupied by the permanent works and approved borrow areas and
quarries unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. Due provision shall be made for temporary drainage.
Erosion and/or instability and/or sediment deposition arising from earthwork operations not in accordance
with the Specifications shall be made good immediately by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall obtain the permission of the Engineer before opening up any borrows pits or quarries.
Such borrow pits and quarries may be prohibited or restricted in dimensions and depth by the Engineer
where:
(i) They might affect the stability or safety of the works or adjacent property;
(ii) They might interfere with natural or artificial drainage or irrigation;
(iii) They may be environmentally unsuitable.
The Contractor shall not purchase or receive any borrow materials from private individuals unless the
source of such materials has been approved by the Engineer. At least 14 days before he intends to
commence opening up any approved borrow pit or quarry, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer his
intended method of working and restoration. These shall include but not be limited to:
2.14 PROVISIONAL ITEMS

All provisional items in the schedule shall be carried out at the discretion of the Engineer, and shall form
part of the contract. In case the provisional items are carried out by the Contractor, the rates shall be settled
as for extra items as stated in the conditions of contract.
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2.15 STORAGE
Safe, dry and properly covered storage place shall be provided by the Contractor for all materials,
particularly for cement. The capacity of the cement storage go downs shall be minimum 500 bags stored at
each work site.
2.16 WATER SUPPLY AND POWER SUPPLY
The contractor shall make his own arrangement for the supply of water, including portable water, for the
purpose of construction and consume by workers. The quality of the water shall be to the approval of the
engineer and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.
Waste water shall be disposed of clear of the site to the satisfaction of the Engineer so as to cause no
damage or nuisance to the Environment and the surrounding areas.
The contractor shall make his own arrangements for the supply of electric power for the purposes of the
construction works.
2.17 MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS
The contractor shall make arrangements for treatment on the site of casualties and sick persons in first-aid
units or in such other wards as may be necessary in accordance with the appropriate regulations.
Notwithstanding the minimum requirements prescribed above, the Contractor shall be responsible for the
adequacy of all the arrangements made as per the provisions of the Contract.
2.18 LATRINES
The Contractor shall provide throughout the period of construction of the Works and shall maintain and
clean suitable and sufficient latrines for use by his employees; he shall ensure that his employees do not
foul the site but make proper use of the latrines. Sufficient water must be provided and maintained in the
toilets. Proper methods of sanitation and hygiene should be employed during the whole project duration
2.19 NOTICE OF OPERATIONS
The contractor shall give full and complete written notice of all-important operations including setting out
to the Engineer sufficiently in advance to enable the Engineer to make such arrangements as the Engineer
may consider necessary for inspection and for any other purpose. The Contractor shall not start any
important operation without the written approval of the Engineer.
2.20 SURVEY AND DATUM FOR LEVELS
Prior to the start of the Works the Contractor will receive from the Employer a list of Project Beach Marks
and their values reference on the site.
Thereafter, the Contractor shall establish all setting out necessary for the performance of the work, to the
approval of the Engineer including levels of the original ground surface at the Site and final surveys of the
completed works for the final measurement. Levels shall close within 2.4 mm times the square root of the
length of the circuit in km.
Ground levels shall be taken jointly by the contractor and the Consultant's Representative both prior to
commencing and after completion of earthworks.
Where cross sections are ordered these shall be at 10 m intervals or at such other spacing as may be ordered
by the Engineer's Representative on Site. The location of the first cross section shall be approved by the
Engineer's Representative and each cross section shall extend a minimum distance of 10 m beyond the
limits of the new works.
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Form the centre line and grades established, the Contractor shall furnish and place all additional stakes,
templates and bench marks necessary for marking and maintaining points, lines and sections for layout of
the Works.
2.21 SUPPLY OF FUEL OILS
The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and ensuring that adequate supplies of high speed diesel
oil, motor spirit, kerosene, lubricants and other petroleum products are available at all times to meet his
requirements for the purposes of or in connection with the Contract; the Contractor's particular attention is
drawn to this requirement as from time to time shortages and interruptions in the supply of fuel oils, etc.
occur in the region.
2.22 SURVEY AND SETTING
All traverse stations and reference points shall be clearly marked and protected to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with all necessary assistance for checking the setting out,
agreement of levels and any other survey or measurement which the Engineer needs to carryout in
connection with the Works during the entire period of Contract. Such assistance shall include:
(i) Provision of suitably qualified surveyors to work under the direction of the Engineer as
required.
(ii) Provision of all necessary support for these surveyors including assistants, chainmen,
labour, survey equipment (theodolite, levels, etc.), hand tools, pegs, and other incidental
material.
The survey equipment shall be of the quality approved by the Engineer.
2.23 ASSISTANCE OF ENGINEERS
The Contractor shall supply such assistance and plant as may be required in performing operations in
connection with the execution, examination, inspection and measurement of the Works including the
installation and surveying of benchmarks and survey stations and marks wherever and whenever the
Engineer shall deem necessary. The Contractor shall also supply such labour, either continuously or from
time to time, as may be required by the Engineer for the operation and maintenance of the laboratory, as
messengers in connection with the Works and a full-time peon over the Engineer's office at site.
2.23.1 Meetings and Reports
Approved representative of the Contractor shall attend formal meetings at the office of the Engineer on site
or in the Clients office or in the Project Area, when called upon, for the purposes of Contract
Administration.
The contractor shall submit in duplicate to the Engineer each month a report in a manner approved by the
Engineer on his progress in the performance of the contract. Such reports shall include information
regarding delivery, manufacture, and installation etc.
2.23.2 Photographs
The Contractor shall supply negative and uncounted positive prints of photographs, postcard size, of such
proportions of the works, in progress and completed, as may be directed by the Engineer and specified
herein. The photographs shall be of two categories:
a) Progress photographs
b) Record photographs
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The photograph shall be indexed with date and short description of the object of the photograph. The
photographs as ordered by the Engineer shall be supplied in one negative and two prints, having signatures
of the Contractor and the Engineer of Engineer's Representative on the back of the photograph for the
purpose of attestation.
2.23.3 Contractor's Camps, Workshop, Stores, Offices etc.
The Contractor shall construct, guard and look after the camp or campus for his workmen together with
workshops, stores, offices etc. The sites of the camp and other buildings shall be approved by the Engineer
and the standard of accommodation, ablution and canteen facilities be kept in a seemly and hygienic state
until the conclusion of the Contract. On Completion of the Contract, all buildings in the camp should be
demolished and the sites left clean and tidy with all materials and debris removed from the site. Considering
the available space of the sites, the Contractor may hire space or building(s) for such camp; workshops,
stores, offices, etc. in the nearest area of the sites and as per the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor
shall be responsible for the payment of such hired space/building(s) on time.
2.23.4 Scaffolding, ladder etc. for Inspection
The Contractor shall provide safe access when requested by means of scaffolding, slings, safety belt etc. for
the Engineer to inspect at close quarters those portions of the Works not safely accessible by other means.
2.23.5 Site Office, Stationary, Furniture, Equipment, etc.
The Contractor shall provide (construct or hire at the nearest area of the site) and maintain at its own cost
site offices (minimum 900 Sqft area) comprising of working desks with chairs and sofa set, and steel
almirah and racks for the use of Engineer. Each office shall be equipped with electricity, water, drinking
water, latrines, electrical fans/heaters, internet facility etc. The Contractor shall employ at his own cost a
full-time office attendant/peon, one at office, to attend Engineer. The office shall be at the core satisfaction
of the Engineer.
Laser Printer Canon/Samsung/HP or equivalent (Up to A3 Paper size printing/Scanning and Photocopy) &
all types of stationary like paper, file, pencil, eraser, stapler & stapler pin, punching machine, etc. required
for Engineer at each site for whole contract period.
Subject to the availability, a set of telephone together with line may be arranged by the Project at site, at its
own cost and deliver to the Contractor for the use at site. The cost of operation, maintenance and services of
the said telephone line shall be borne by the contractor.
Such furniture and equipment shall remain the property of the Contractor.
2.23.6 Survey Equipment for the Engineer
The Contractor shall supply and maintain at his own cost survey equipment as levelling and theodolite, etc.
whenever required by the Engineer for the sole purpose of the project.
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3. MATERIALS
The materials supplied and used in the Works shall comply with the requirements of these Specifications.
They shall be new, except as may be provided elsewhere in the Contract or permitted by the Engineer in
writing. The materials shall be manufactured, handled and used in a workmanlike manner to ensure
completed work in accordance with the Contract. Where an Indian Standard is specified, the latest version
of the standard quoted shall be considered to apply. All related Indian standard codes of Practice must be
available at Contractor's Laboratory all the time during the tenure of the Contract.
3.1 SOURCES
The use of any kind or class of material from more than one source is prohibited, except by written
permission of the Engineer. Such permission, if granted, will set forth the conditions under which the
change may be made. The sources or kinds of materials shall not be changed at any time without written
permission of the Engineer. If the product from any source proves unacceptable at any time, the Contractor
shall make such arrangements as may be necessary to assure availability of the acceptable material, either
by alterations in plant operations or by a change of source. Claims for increased costs, which maybe
occasioned by such alterations or changes will be given consideration, unless the source of the unacceptable
material was designated in the Contract as a source of material. When any manufactured product, either
new or used, is furnished by the Employer, the location at which such material will be delivered to the
Contractor will be designated in the contract. In such cases the Contractor shall haul the materials from the
designated delivery point to point of use, and compensation for such hauling will be considered to be
included in the Contract unit price for placing the materials in the finished work.
3.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF MATERIALS

Final inspection and acceptance of materials will be made only at the site of the work. The Engineer
reserves the right to sample, inspect and test materials throughout the duration of the work, and to reject any
materials, which are found to be unsatisfactory at the time of use. A preliminary inspection of materials
may be made at the source for the convenience of the Contractor, but the presence of the Engineer at the
source shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing materials, which comply with
these Specifications. The Engineer shall have free access at all times to plants, quarries, place of
manufacture etc. for the materials required for works.
3.3 SAMPLES AND TESTS

The Contractor shall submit samples of all materials for the approval of the Engineer at least ten days prior
to commencement of Works. The Contractor shall give immediate notification of the placing of orders for
shipping of materials to permit testing, he shall furnish without charge all samples required and he shall
afford such facilities as the Engineer requires for collecting and forwarding such samples. The Contractor
shall not incorporate into the work the materials represented by the samples until the tests have been made
and the materials are found to comply with the requirements of the Specifications, except that any materials
which have a satisfactory record of compliance with the Specifications may, at the discretion of the
Engineer, be used until the tests are completed. If the material fails the tests, no further use thereof shall be
made until the Contractor has taken steps satisfactory to the Engineer to correct the deficiencies. When
required by the Engineer preliminary samples of the character and quantity prescribed shall be submitted by
the Contractor for examination and shall be tested in accordance with the methods referred to in this
Specification. Only the materials actually delivered at site will be considered and their acceptance or
rejection will be based on the results of the tests and inspections prescribed in these Specifications.
3.4 DEFECTIVE MATERIALS

All materials, which do not conform to the requirements of the Contract, will be rejected whether in place
or not. They shall be removed immediately from the site unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer. No
rejected material, the defects of which have been subsequently corrected, shall be used in the work unless
approval in writing has been given by the Engineer. Upon failure of the Contractor to comply promptly
with any instruction of the Engineer regarding removal and replacement of rejected material the cost of
such materials thereof shall be deducted from any moneys due to the Contractor.
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3.5 TRADE NAMES AND ALTERNATIVES

For convenience in designation in the Contract, certain articles or materials to be incorporated in the work
may be designated under a trade name or the name of a manufacturer and his catalogue information. The
use of an alternative article or material, which is of equal or better quality and of the required characteristics
for the purpose intended will be permitted, subject to the following requirements.
a) The burden of proof as to the quality and suitability of alternatives shall be upon the Contractor and
he shall furnish all necessary information required by the Engineer. The Engineer shall be the sole
judge as to the quality and suitability of all alternative articles or materials and his decision shall be
final and binding.
b) Whenever the specifications permit the substitution of a similar or equivalent material or article, no
tests or action relating to the approval of such substitute material will be made until the request for
substitution is made in writing by the Contractor accompanied by complete data as to the equality
of the material or article proposed. Such request shall be made at least before two weeks to permit
approval without delaying the work.
3.6 FOREIGN MATERIALS

The materials which are manufactured, produced or fabricated outside Nepal shall be delivered to a
distribution point in Nepal, unless otherwise required in these specifications or the special provisions, where
they shall be retained for a sufficient period of time to permit inspection, sampling, and testing. The
Contractor shall not be entitled to an extension of time from acts or responsibility to deliver materials
obtained from outside Nepal to the point of entry into Nepal insufficient time to permit timely delivery to
the job site. The Contractor shall supply the facilities and arrange for any testing required at his own cost.
All testing by the Contractor shall be subject to witnessing by the Engineer.
The foreign manufacturer, producer or fabricator shall furnish to the Engineer a "Certificate of Completion"
with the specifications where required. In addition, certified manufacturer's test reports clearly identifiable
to the lot of delivered shall be submitted to the Engineer. Where structural materials requiring
manufacturer's test reports are obtained from foreign manufactures, such materials shall be furnished only
from those manufacturers already approved by the Engineer. The sufficiency of their ability to furnish only
from those foreign manufacturers, who have previously established, to be satisfied by the Engineer. The
sufficiency of them in-plant quality control as deemed necessary be the Engineer to give satisfactory
assurance of their ability to meet these specifications must be established.
4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Contractor is bound to execute and realize the Project Works covered under these Contract Documents.
These contract Documents to cover the said work shall along with that is normally understood therein
comprise of:
(a) These Contract Documents comprising of volume 1, 2 & 3 and any addenda.
(b) All Working Drawings issued are prepared by the Engineer.
(c) All site instructions made in the site order book or logbook by the Engineer.
(d) All instructions given to the contractor but the Engineer shall have form of sketches, directions
along with requests for additional data, shop drawings, measurements details etc. from the
Contractor related to this work.
(e) All shop drawings & samples approved by the Engineer.
(f) All manufacture's specifications, data brochures information etc. approved by the Engineer.
(g) All aspects of work checked & approved by the Engineer either on, or off, the project site.
(h) All samples, guidelines that the Engineer shall instruct the Contractor to follow. In particular,
covering all Works where the Contractor shall follow the existing designs, decoration, methods of
construction, finishes proportions, elevations etc. of the existing building.
(i) All aspects of Safety work (such as Safety Sign, Signal and Notice, Emergency Exit and Assembly
Point and Availability of Sufficient PPE etc.) checked & approved by the Engineer on the project
site.
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5. EARTHWORK
Earthwork in excavation in trenches, foundation/raft foundation etc. in soil including dressing of sides,
ramming of bottom, dewatering, shoring/Shuttering, if necessary, lift up to 5 m, stacking of excavated
materials at least 4m clear from the edge of excavation within a lead of 10m and then returning the stacked
soil in 0.15m layers when required in plinth, under floors, sides of foundation, laying and depositing the
layer by properly watering and ramming and then disposing off all surplus excavated soil within the
premises of the Site or within 30m outside the site as directed. It shall be paid in m3.
5.1 EXCAVATIONS
The foundation shall be dug to the dimensions shown on the drawings and to a depth at which in the
opinion of the Engineer stratum of good hard soil is found.
The excavation shall be carefully dug out to the levels, shapes and dimensions as shown on the drawings or
as directed by the Engineer. Should any of the excavation be taken down below the specified levels, the
Contractor shall fill such excavation at his own expense with cement concrete (1:3:6) well rammed in
position until it is brought up to the proper levels; filling in with excavated materials will not be allowed for
this purpose. No extra charge will be paid unless otherwise specified in BoQ. Excavated earth shall be
stacked at least 4m away from the edge of the foundation.
The Contractor, at his own cost, shall dispose of all surplus excavated soil as directed by the Engineer.
If foundations are made broader or longer than shown on drawing or directed, the extra length and/or
breadth shall be filled in with earth rammed hard after the foundations are built by the Contractor at his own
cost.
The Contractor shall at his own expense and without extra charge, make provision for all extra excavation
in slope, pumping, dredging or bailing out water and these trenches shall be kept free from water while the
foundation work is in progress.
The Contractor shall also at his own cost remove such portions of boulders or rocks and the remains of the
old dismantled structures as are required to make the bottom of the trench horizontal and level and make the
holes thus made good by filling them with (1:3:6) Cement Concrete. If the holes happen to go below the
required foundation depth, nothing extra shall be admissible separately in the Bill of Quantities. The
trenches/ rafts shall be inspected by the Engineer before the concrete is laid therein and the trench level
shall be recorded. The filling of side of excess trench excavations shall be done in not more than 0.15m
layers. Each layer shall be watered and rammed hard before adding the next layer. Such fillings shall be
brought up to the ground level without extra charge and shall form part of the item of excavation.
5.2 TIMBERING OF FOUNDATIONS/RAFTS

When foundations are to be taken deep, the sides of the trenches/rafts shall be required to be protected by
erecting timber shoring and structuring. Timbering shall be close or open depending on the nature of the
soil and work. The arrangement of timbering, sizes and spacing of members shall be as directed by the
Engineer. Nothing extra on this account shall be admissible which require special treatment for the purpose
of excavation, it shall be deemed to be excavation in soil. Ordinary pebbles or canker shall be taken as soil
for which nothing extra shall be paid.
5.3 SHORING AND PROTECTION

Where necessary to do shoring, the Contractor shall be responsible for the design of shoring for proper
excavation. The design and shop drawing of shoring must be approved by the Engineer. Shoring shall be of
sufficient strength to resist side pressure ensuring safety from slips, prevent damage to work and property
and injury to persons. It shall be removed as directed after all the items for which it is required are
completed.
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Near towns and all frequented places, foundation pits, well pits and similar excavation shall be securely
fenced and red lights used at night. This should be in the charge of watchmen to avoid accidents. Adequate
protective measures shall be taken to see that the foundation excavations do not affect or damage adjoining
structures. All measures required for the safety of the excavation, the people working in and near the
foundation trenches, property and the people in the vicinity shall be taken by the Contractor. The Contractor
shall be entirely responsible for any injury to life and damage to property caused by his negligence or
accidents due to his constructional operations. No extra shall be paid in this connection unless otherwise
specified.
5.4 DE-WATERING
The Contractor shall not be paid extra for bailing out or pumping out of all water which may accumulate in
the excavation or in the basement trenches during the progress of the work either from seepage, springs,
rain or any other source and shall be removed after their purpose is served.
Pumping water from any foundation enclosure or trenches/rafts shall be generally in such a manner as to
preclude the possibility of any damage to the foundation trenches, concrete or masonry or any adjacent
structures. The excavation shall be kept free from water (i) during inspection and measurement, (ii) when
concrete and / or masonry are in progress and till they come above the natural water level and (iii) till the
Engineers considers it necessary.
5.5 TRIMMING AND LEVELING

The bottom of all foundation should be trimmed and levelled in accordance with the drawings. Bottom of
the foundation shall be rammed and watered if dry before concrete is deposited.
5.6 DISPOSAL
Disposal of the surplus earth shall be done as directed by the Engineer. Nothing extra shall be paid for
disposal made within the premises and such disposal made beyond the premises shall be paid in Cum.
5.7 MEASUREMENT
Measurement shall be made correct up to 1 cm and be the product of the length and width of the lowest step
of the footings other than circular excavation and be the product of radius of gyration ( =3.14) and actual
radius of the footings in case of circular excavation according to the drawings or the Engineer's instructions
and the depth measured vertically. Where the ground is not level, average depth shall be taken. Rate shall
be inclusive of all the Works described above.
Extra for lift beyond 5m shall be paid in m3. Extra payment shall be made for the extra lift involved beyond
5m up to 8m, under this item.
All the excavations for foundation/trenches having width less than 45cm will be treated as a manual
excavation for payment otherwise the quantity will be paid for excavation using machine.
5.7.1 Measurement
Measurement shall be the exact length, breadth and depth beyond 5m lifts.
5.8 SITE CLEARANCE BY REMOVAL OF GRASS, SHRUBS ETC.

Cutting and unrooting of grasses, Cutting or filling of top soil up to 0.15m, cutting and levelling of
construction site by cutting of soil hips, filling of pits and ditches and clearing of all the organic materials
from construction Site.
The maximum depth of excavation or fill shall be 0.15m; 6m around the building shall be dressed and lev-
elled properly with outward slope of 1 in 100 or as per engineer's instruction. The surplus excavated mater-
ial shall be disposed of as directed. Any trees or hedges shall be measured and paid separately. The pay-
ment shall be made in square metre.
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5.8.1 Measurement
The quantity of site cleared shall be the product of length and breadth actually cleared.
5.9 FILLING IN PLINTH WITH MATERIALS BROUGHT FROM OUTSIDE
Earthwork in filling in foundation on trenches and floor with materials from associated excavation or
borrow pit including 1 tonne roller compaction in 150 mm layers with sprinkling water required to obtain
90% density
Filling in plinth will be done in 0.15m. layers under floors including watering, ramming, consolidation and
dressing complete. It shall be paid in m3.
5.9.1 Materials
a. Sand ....................................m3
b. Earth ......... ........ ........ .......m3
c. Gravelled mixed earth……m3
The earth for filling shall be brought from already excavated soil within a lead of 30m, to be approved by
the Engineer prior to filling. If the earth from within the site is of unsuitable quality, earth shall be brought
from outside the site, which shall be measured and paid separately.
The filling work shall be done with earth/sand in 0.15 m layers, each layer being watered and compacted
thoroughly using 1 tonne Hand Roller. It shall include excavation of earth/sand, transportation, screening if
necessary, filling and all the cost of labour etc. complete.
5.9.2 Measurement
The measurement shall be taken for the consolidated thickness of earth/sand and paid in cubic meter. Pit or
stack measurement shall not be done. Quantity of earth fill under this item shall be arrived at by calculation
i.e. sum total of earth filling required in foundation trenches, over raft, pile, under floors or any other filling
less than the total quantity involved in foundation excavation.
5.10 FILLING IN GROUND FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT WITH MATERIALS BROUGHT

FROM OUTSIDE (DOR NORMS SPEC. CL. NO: 909 & 910)
The work shall consist of the filling on other areas and backfill not specified elsewhere by providing
material as specified or approved by the Engineer, placing, compacting and shaping to lines, levels, grades
and cross sections as shown on the Drawing or as directed by the Engineer. The maximum size of the
coarse material in the mixture shall not exceed 75 mm for general earth fill.
Where necessary, the original ground shall be scarified, mixed with water, levelled
and then compacted so as to achieve the density mentioned in Table 9.2. Where the
height of embankment, as measured from formation level to the original ground level,
is less than 200 mm, the embankment foundation shall be compacted in accordance
with the requirements of Clause 910 such that the required compaction is achieved
within the upper 300 mm below formation level.
Where necessary, embankment foundations shall be excavated/furrowed and brought

under OMC and re-compacted in layers of 150 mm each in order to achieve the
required level of compaction.
The natural moisture content and the optimum moisture content of the material to be
placed in the embankment shall be checked before start of the placing material. If
found to be out of the specified limits, the same shall be made good. Where water is
required to be added in such constructions, water shall be sprinkled uniformly and
thoroughly mixed in soil by blading or harrowing until a uniform moisture content as
specified is obtained.
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Moisture content, checked in accordance with IS 2720 (Part 2), at the time of
compaction shall be between 90% and 105% of the Optimum Moisture Content as
determined in accordance with IS 2720 (Part 8).
If the material delivered for fill/backfill is too wet, it shall be dried by aeration and
exposure to sun, till the moisture content is acceptable for compaction. Should
circumstances arise, where owing to wet weather, the moisture content cannot be reduced by the above
procedure, compaction work shall be suspended.
(1) If the material deposited as fill subsequently reaches a condition such that it cannot be compacted in
accordance with the requirements of the specifications the Contractor
shall
(i) Make good by removing the material off the filling area and placing suitable
material; or
(ii) Make good by tipping it elsewhere it elsewhere until it is in a suitable physical
condition for re-use; or
(iii) Make good the material by mechanical or chemical means to improve its
properties acceptable to the Engineer.
5.10.1 Compaction of Area of Back fill

(1) The Contractor shall obtain the Engineer approval of all fill layers before covering
with subsequent layers.
(2) All fill shall be compacted to the depth and degree of compaction as specified in
Table 9.2 or as shown on the Drawing. This requirement applies whether the
specified zone is in fill or in existing ground, except for any part which may fall
within rock or rock fill. Formation level if this context shall mean top of subgrade.
(4) Layers of material shall not exceed 150 mm compacted depth unless and until the Contractor can
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Engineer that he can successfully Compact layers of a greater
thickness.
(5) Each layer shall be constructed in lengths suitable to the compaction and working
methods used. Materials of each layer shall be thoroughly mixed with water as
necessary to facilitate its compaction to the specified density.
(6) In cut areas, the filling shall be processed as necessary and compacted to the depth and compaction
requirements as given in Table 9.2. In the event that the Contractor is unable to achieve the minimum
compaction requirements below formation level he shall excavate and re compact in layer as necessary.
(7) Where it may be impracticable to use to conventional rollers, the compaction shall be carried out by
appropriate mechanical means such as small vibratory rollers, power
rammers or plate compactor. Care shall be taken to ensure that the compaction
equipment does not hit or come too close to any structural member so as to cause any
damage to it.
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5.10.2 Compaction Trails

(1) Before commencing filling embankment and from time to time as may be considered
necessary by the Engineer, the Contractor shall carry out compaction trials in the
presence of the Engineer on each of the main types of soil and rock fill to be used and
compacted in the Works. He shall carry out all necessary laboratory and field testing
as required by the Engineer and shall submit to the Engineer the results of all tests.
The trial procedure shall include the compaction of trial areas selected by the Engineer.
The surface of each area shall first be well compacted to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. Each type of material being used shall be compacted in equal layers at
uniform but differing moisture contents to a predetermined number of passes using
the Contractor’s proposed compaction equipment.
(2) Following completion of the compaction trials, the Contractor shall submit to the
Engineer, for his approval, his proposals for the compaction of each type of material
to be encountered in the Works and its degree of compaction specified. The
Contractor’s proposals shall include reference to the types of equipment, the operating
weights and type pressure, the methods of adjusting the moisture content, the number
of passes and the loose depth of each layer.
(3) If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the results of the compaction trials indicate that the
Contractor’s proposed plant and methods shall achieve the densities as specified, the
Engineer shall approve the same. Otherwise the Contractor shall submit, in writing,
proposals for modifying the plant and/or methods and shall, if the Engineer so
requires, compact further trial areas in accordance with these modified proposals until
the Engineer approves of Contractor’s proposals.
(4) When compaction of earthworks is in progress, the Contractor shall adhere to the
compaction procedure approved by the Engineer.
(5) Notwithstanding the Engineer’s approval of any of the Contractor’s plant or methods,
the Contractor shall at all times be solely responsible for executing the earthworks in
accordance with the Specifications and the Drawing.
5.10.3 Process Control

(1) Throughout the works the Contractor shall perform tests to determine the suitability
and compaction characteristics of soils to be used in roadway. The maximum dry
density (MDD) and Optimum moisture content (OMC) test shall be conducted in
accordance with IS 2720 Part 8 as specified in table 5.2.
(2) In addition to the foregoing tests, the Contractor shall carry out field density tests on
the compacted fill materials in accordance with IS 2720 part 28/29. As specified in
Table 5.2 and shall be carried out in each layer, including original ground surface on
which embankment is to be constructed. If the result of any test shows that the
minimum specified density has not been achieved, further compaction shall be
executed to the area concerned and the layer re-tested. Unless the test results are
satisfactory, the addition of another layer shall not be allowed.
(3) The Contractor shall carry out tests for determination of moisture content at frequent
intervals on all materials during the course of compaction as per Sub-clause 909 (5)
to ensure that the requirements of Clause 910 are met with.
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5.10.4 Measurement
(1) The quantities of the various classes of earthwork to be measured for payment under
the contract shall be limited to the lines, grades, slopes and dimensions shown on the
Drawing or as determined by the Engineer.
(2) Filling and backfilling compacted in place shall be measured in cubic meters by the average end area
method as computed from the original and final cross-sections of the completed work. The distance
between two end areas shall be the distance measured along central line of the road. Where due to changed
conditions, or the nature of a particular operation, or for any other reason, it is impossible or impractical to
measure the
quantities by means of average end areas, the Engineer shall compute the quantities
by a volumetric method, if in his opinion, it is the best suited method to obtain an
accurate determination.
(3) Consumption of work, levelling, watering and compaction of original ground, pumping out water and
other ancillary and incidental works necessary to complete the item as per this specification shall not be
measured for payment. They are deemed included in the measurement of the concerned item.
(4) Unless stated otherwise, Lead and Lift of excavated materials for disposal shall not be
measured for payment. They are deemed to be included in the quoted rates for the
earthwork operations irrespective of haulage distance and lift height.
5.10.5 Payment
(1) Various classes of earthworks i.e. backfilling, additional leads and lifts measured as described above
shall be paid at contract unit
rate of the respective item.
The contract unit rates shall be the full and the final compensation to the Contractor
and for the cost of:
(i) Arrangement of land as source of materials as much as needed.
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(ii) Process Control tests.

(iii) Execution of all relevant operations described above in this Section and
necessary to complete the item as per this specification.
5.11 SAND FILLING
5.11.1 Scope
Sand filling in foundation of floor with materials from pit or riverbed as approved including machine
compaction in 150 mm layers with sprinkling water required to obtain 95% density.
Filling in plinth floor with river or mine sand brought from outside in 0.15m layers under floors including
ramming, consolidation, and dressing, all complete.
5.11.2 Material and workmanship

The sand for filling shall be brought from outside the site shall be approved by the Engineer prior to filling.
The sand for filling shall be either pit sand or river sand.
The work shall be done with sand in 0.15m layers, each layer being rammed thoroughly. It shall include
excavation of sand, transportation, screening, if necessary, filling and all the cost of labour etc., all
complete.
5.11.3 Measurement
The measurement shall be taken for the consolidated thickness of sand and paid in cubic meter.
5.12 COMPACTED FILL, GRANULAR FILL BENEATH SLABS, FOOTINGS, RAFT
5.12.1 Scope
This work is related to all types of structures that require filling with specified material in the remaining
volume or space of excavation left unoccupied by any permanent construction. Activities involved are
collection and transportation of suitable material from local borrow pits or hill side excavation, placing the
specified backfill material in layers, removal of foreign material if any, watering, compacting to required
density, lines and levels as indicated in the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Compaction shall
proceed after the Contractor together with the Engineer identify the optimum thickness of each layer of
suitable material, its optimum moisture content, and the corresponding number of passes required for a
roller to arrive at the corresponding OMC. Prior to the start of works, the contractor shall prepare a trial
stretch to establish the above parameters and shall repeat it as often as necessary due to change in layer
thickness, borrow pits, and /or change in equipment. The Contractor may use the Standard Specifications
for Roads and Bridge Works of GON, MWOT, DOR as guide for the above purpose. Backfill, classified
according to their nature, are presented in the
following Sub-Clauses.
5.12.2 Backfill in Plinth of Building and Building Premises

This work shall consist of filling for construction of embankment for plinth of building, road works and
parking area and includes furnishing, placing, watering, compacting and shaping suitable material obtained
from approved sources in accordance to lines, levels, grades, dimensions shown on the Drawings and or as
required by the Engineer. Fill material used shall not exceed 150 mm and 75 mm within the 300 mm and
150 mm of formation level respectively. Fill material shall not have organic content value exceeding 5%
and soaked CBR value less than 6% unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Activities involved shall
be preparation of surface, scarifying, supply, and laying of suitable material in layers. Except where
material is laid close to the formation level, each layer shall not exceed 300 mm in thickness before
compaction. Each layer of material shall then be watered and compacted to 95% dry density at optimum
moisture content. Testing shall be carried out by sand cone using relevant BS or ASTM Standards.
The top level of such fill executed shall be regarded as the formation level.
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5.12.3 Common Backfill in Structures

Common backfill includes stacked suitable material recovered from excavations or material transported
from outside. This may include granular material passing through 75 mm sieve or sandy soil. The backfill
material shall be spread uniformly in layers, levelled, watered and then compacted to 95% of its optimum
density in layers not exceeding 200 mm for buildings works and 250 mm for others. Compaction may be
done manually or with mechanical.
means. Manual compaction in each layer will be done using 2 to 5 kg rammers made of cast-iron or wood.
Mechanical compaction shall be executed with either plate compactors, earth rammers, depending on site
conditions. Compaction tests shall be conducted with sand cones using relevant BS or ASTM standards.
5.12.4 Measurement
Measurement shall be taken for the consolidated thickness of granular sand and paid in m3.
6. POLYTHENE SHEET
6.1 SCOPE
Polythene Sheet having 500 micron approved by the RE shall be placed below PCC level of the building.
6.2 MEASUREMENT
The measurement shall be taken in square meter.
7. CONCRETE WORK
7.1 PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE (PCC) WORK

Supplying, mixing, placing, compacting & curing different mixes of plain cement concrete for foundation
bases & floors excluding the cost of formwork as per drawing, specification & instruction all complete.
M10 grade cement concrete approximately (1:3:6) (1 cement: 3 sand: 6 stone aggregate 20 mm. and down
gauge) and M15 grade concrete approx. 1:2:4 (1 cement: 2 sand: 4 stone aggregate 20 mm. and down gauge
excluding cost of formwork complete as required. It shall be paid in m3.
7.1.1 Materials
Cement, sand and stone aggregate shall conform to the specifications as under Reinforced Cement Concrete
Works.
7.1.2 Mixing
All proportions of materials shall be by weight or by volume if agreed by the Engineer. Mixing shall be
done in a mechanical mixer as per specifications of Reinforced cement concrete work. However, in special
cases, hand mixing may be allowed by the Engineer, when the following procedure shall be adopted. The
several materials shall be accurately gauged in boxes or weighed and thoroughly mixed on a watertight
platform of adequate size, being turned over at least thrice till the colour is uniform and then twice when
wet. Water shall be added gradually and not more than necessary to sufficiently wet the materials. Only that
much concrete shall be mixed which can be used within half an hour. Each stack shall, however, be no
larger than consuming one bag of 50 kg of cement. All such stacks shall be placed distinct from each other.
The Contractor shall put in 10% more cement than specified without extra charges in case of
Normal/Ordinary mixer to get the required strength.
7.1.3 Laying
Concrete shall be laid in horizontal layers of not more than 0.15m thick and gently rammed.
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7.1.4 Curing
After laying, the concrete shall be kept wet for seven days. If cast in hot weather, it shall be covered with
gunny bags, which shall be kept constantly wet. Other work on concrete shall not start until 3 days after
laying of concrete.
7.1.5 Measurement
In cubic metre of exact length, breadth and depth. This shall be exclusive of any formwork required to
complete the item. Rate shall include all materials, Labour and Contractor's Overhead.
7.2 REINFORCED CEMENT CONCRETE (RCC) WORKS
7.2.1 General
All R.C.C. work shall be carried out in strict accordance with these specifications, IS specifications and the
working drawings. All of mixed designed RC concrete shall be mixed with Polycarboxylate (PC) ether
based super plasticizer concrete admixtures, Remicrete-SP10 (FM), SPC-99- Engineers Plus, Perma Plast
or equivalent. Minimum 200ml per 50 kg of cement shall be used either directly on the wet concrete mix in
the concrete mixer under operation or along with gauging water to get the required strength of concrete of
25N/mm2 .
Any discrepancies in the dimensions on the drawings or any points not clear to the Contractor shall brought
to the notice of the Engineer and clarified in advance before proceeding with the work.
The Contractor shall allow for all wastage in all materials. He shall also allow for all tests of concrete
materials unless issued by the Employer. No R.C. concrete work shall be cast in the absence of the
Engineer. The Contractor's Engineer shall personally check that both the formwork and reinforcement have
been correctly placed and fixed and satisfy himself that all work preparatory to casting is completely ready
for inspection and approval and for this purpose at least 24 hours’ prior notice shall be given to the
Engineer by the Contractor.
7.2.2 Materials
The materials used in the Works shall be of the qualities and kinds specified. Materials shall be delivered to
the Works at least 30 days before it is required for use in work. Delivery shall be made sufficiently in
advance of constructional requirements to enable samples to be selected, tested and approved by the
Engineer. No material shall be used in the Works until approved. Materials failing to comply with the
approved samples and specification shall be removed within 24 hours of the instructions of the Engineer
from the Works at the Contractor's cost.
7.2.2.1 Water
Water for concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, salts, sugars, organic
materials or other substances that may be deleterious to concrete or steel. Whenever required to do so by the
Engineer, the Contractor shall take samples of the water being used or which it is proposed to be used for
mixing concrete and test them for quality. The details of test shall be as per the recommendations in the IS:
3025-1964 (latest revision).
Permissible limits, maximum for Solids
Organic 200mg/l
Inorganic 3000mg/l
Sulphates 500mg/l
Chlorides 2000mg/l for PCC works
and 1000mg/l for RCC works
Suspended matter 2000mg/l
7.2.2.2 Cement
The cement shall be Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) of approved brand and manufacture and shall comply
in all respects with the IS 269- 1967 for Ordinary Portland Cement. It shall be delivered on the site in
packages with an unbroken seal fixed by the makers and plainly marked with the names of Brand and the
Manufacture. It shall be stored in a dry place, in regular piles not exceeding ten bags high and in such a
manner that it will be efficiently protected from moisture and contamination. Set cement should
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immediately be removed from the work and replaced by the Contractor at his own expense. If described
tests shall be made by taking samples of cement from stores or elsewhere from the Works, the selection of
samples and procedure for testing shall comply with appropriate IS code.
7.2.2.3 Aggregate
All aggregates shall conform to IS 383 - 1970. Aggregates shall as far as possible, be derived from a source
that normally produces aggregate satisfactory for concrete, and if requested by the Engineer the Contractor
shall supply evidence to this effect. If he is instructed to do so, the Contractor shall supply samples of the
aggregate for the purpose of making preliminary concrete test cubes as hereinafter specified.
Aggregate shall consist of naturally occurring sand and stone crushed. They shall be hard, strong, dense,
durable, clean and free from veins and adherent coating. As far as possible, flaky and elongated pieces
should be avoided.
Aggregate shall not contain any harmful materials, such as iron pyrites, coal, mica, shale or similar
laminated materials, clay, alkali, soft fragments, sea shells, organic impurities etc. in such quantity as to
affect the strength or durability of the concrete or in addition to the above for reinforced concrete, any
material which attack the reinforcement. Aggregates, which are chemically reactive with the alkalis of
cement are harmful, as cracking of concrete may take place.
a) Fine Aggregates
The fine aggregate shall be natural sand or sand derived by crushing suitable gravel or stone and shall be
free from coagulated lumps. Sand derived from a stone unsuitable for coarse aggregate shall not be used.
The fine aggregate shall conform to the requirements of IS 383 - 1970. Fine aggregate shall contain no
more than 3% of material removable by decantation test, nor more than 1% removable by dry tube. The
total of coal, clay lumps, shale, soft fragments and other deleterious substance shall not be more than 5%.
The percentage of clay lumps shall be determined by examining the various fractions that remain after the
material has been tested for grading. Any particulars that can be broken with fingers shall be classified as
clay lumps and the total percentage of clay lumps shall be determined on the basis of the total original
weight of the sample. The fine aggregate shall be well graded from fine to coarse and shall meet the
graduation requirements.
Blending will be permitted in order to meet the graduation requirements for the fine aggregate.
IS, BS and ASTM Grading Requirements for Fine Aggregate
IS Sieve Grading Zone Grading Zone Grading Grading Standard

Designation I II Zone III Zone IV C 33 - 57
10 mm 100 100 100 100 100
4.75 mm 90 – 100 90 – 100 90 – 100 95 –100 95 – 100
2.36 mm 60 – 95 75 – 100 85 – 100 95 – 100 80 –100
1.18 mm 30 – 70 55 – 90 75 – 100 90 – 100 50 – 85
600 micron 15 – 34 35 – 59 60 – 79 80 – 100 25 – 60
300 micron 5 – 20 8 – 30 12 – 40 15 – 50 10 – 30
150 micron 0 – 10 0 – 10 0 – 10 0 – 15 2 - 10
b) Coarse Aggregate
The coarse aggregate shall be crushed stone. The pieces of aggregate shall be angular. Friable, flaky and
laminated pieces and Mica shall only be present in such quantities as not to affect adversely the strength
and durability of the concrete as ascertained by tests on concrete cubes. After twenty-four hours’ immersion
in water, a previous dried sample shall not have gained in weight more than 5% and not more than 10% if it
is to be used in plain concrete or elsewhere as described. The coarse aggregate shall conform to the
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requirements of IS 383-1970. The percentage of wear at 500 revolutions of Los Angeles Rattler Test shall
not be more than 50%. The coarse aggregate shall meet the gradation of 2.
IS and BS Grading Requirements for Coarse Aggregate
IS Percentage passing for single sized aggregate of nominal Percentage passing for graded
Sieve size aggregate of nominal size
63mm 40mm 20mm 16mm 12.5mm 10mm 40mm 20mm 16mm 12.5mm
80mm 100 - - - - - 100 - - -
63mm 85-100 100 - - - - - - - -
40mm 0-30 85-100 100 - - - 95-100 100 - -
20mm 0-5 0-2 85-100 100 - - 30-70 95-100 100 100
16mm - - - 85-100 100 - - - 90-100 -
12.5m - - - - 85-100 100 - - - 90-100
m
10mm 0.5 0-5 0-20 0-30 0-45 85-100 10-35 25-55 30-70 40-85
4.75m - - 0-5 0-5 0-10 0-20 0-5 0-10 0-10 0-10
m
2.36m - - - - - 0-5 - - - -
m
7.2.3 Concrete Admixture

Silica Admixture:
Providing, mixing and laying of Silica Cement Admixture with ASTM C1240-2015,IS 15388:2003 or
equivalent having SIO2 above 86% from volcanic ore having blast surface area of 60000 cm2/gm and
particle size of of 0.4um and grain density of 2.8gm/cm3.Characteristics of the material should be
amorphous, shapeless with white colour for waterproofing, salinity infiltration resistance, freezing and
thawing, anti-corrosion and protection of the reinforcement of bar reducing heat of hydration resistance
against cracks for the durability of the concrete all complete as per drawing, specification and to be mix 5%
weight of cement of RCC footing, column, slab, beam, staircase and shear wall as per drawing.
Materials: Natural Volcano Ash

Chief ingredient: SiO2 above 85%
Characteristic of the Material: Amorphous (shapeless)
Particle size: 0.4 um
Specific surface area by Blaine: 60,000 cm2/gram
Colour: White
Ratio to be used: 5-7% based on the structure amount of Cement
Silica Cement Admixture should be the product of Silica Japan Incorporation
Measurement: kg
7.2.4 Measurement and Proportioning of Concrete Materials

The aggregate shall be measured by weight or by volume if approved by the Engineer in a gauge box of
correct and approved size based on the weight of the material or by other approved accurate means. The
gauge box or other container shall be filled with the aggregate without compacting to a predetermined
uniform depth, accurate allowance being made for bulking due to moisture content of the fine aggregate.
The cement shall be measured by weight, one or more complete bags containing 50 kgs being used for a
single batch of concrete and as the size of the mixer shall permit this to be done.
The normal proportions of cement and aggregate shall comply with the quantities specified below of the
concrete described for each part of the work. The specified quantities shall be altered if instructed after
examination of the aggregate materials in samples or in bulk in order to obtain the densest concrete with
approved materials. Any such alterations within the range of 1 part of fine aggregate to 1- 1/2 parts of
coarse aggregate and 1 part of fine aggregate to 2 -1/2 parts of coarse aggregate shall be made without any
alteration in the rate of Bill of Quantities.
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7.2.5 Properties of Concrete
7.2.5.1 Concrete Grade and Strength
The compressive strength (cube strength) for Portland cement concrete shall be in accordance with IS 456 –
2000 and shall not be less than that shown in the following table:
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Preliminary Test: Works Test:
Grade at 28 days at 28 days
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M10 15 N/mm2 10 N/mm2
2
M15 20 N/mm 15 N/mm2
2
M20 26 N/mm 20 N/mm2
2
M25 32 N/mm 25 N/mm2
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7.2.5.2 Concrete Proportions

The minimum cement content of mix shall be as below:
Grade Minimum cement content in Kg/ Cu.m.

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M15 320
M20 400
M25 610
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The quantity of water used shall be varied to suit the moisture content of the aggregate, and shall be just
sufficient to produce a dense concrete, consistent with practical workability.
If the strength of the respective grade concrete does not meet the compressive strength as stated above, the
ratio of the cement shall be increased to meet the minimum compressive strength of the concrete.
7.2.6 Control of Concrete
7.2.6.1 Preliminary tests

The Contractor shall be called upon to submit representative samples of materials to be used for concrete in
order that they may be tested at a laboratory and the suitability of materials established. All expense in
connection with the above materials, tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
7.2.6.2 Works Cube Tests

During the progress of the work 15 cm cubes shall be made as per IS 456-2000 as necessary and tested in
accordance with IS 516-1959.
7.2.6.3 Measurement of Consistency/Workability

The consistency shall be determined by making trial mixes with dried aggregates. The consistency of the
trial mixes of approved consistency shall be measured as instructed.
The workability of the concrete shall be checked at frequent intervals by slump test. Where facilities exist
and if required by the Engineer, alternatively, the compacting factor test in accordance with IS: 1199, shall
be carried out. The degree of workability necessary to allow the concrete to be well consolidated and to be
worked into the corners of formwork and around on the type and nature of structure shall be based on
experience and tests within the preferred limits of consistency as specified in Table below for various types
of experience and tests within the preferred limits of consistency as specified in table below for various
types of structures.
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Degree of Workability Slump in mm Use for which concrete is suitable

min. max.
Low 20 40 Mass concrete foundations without vibrations, simple
reinforced section with vibration
Medium 50 100 Normal reinforced beams, columns, slabs without
heavily reinforced section with vibration
High 100 150 Section with congested reinforcement not normally
suitable for vibration.
The slump test shall be done at the commencement of each grade of concrete placing and such other times
as instructed.
The apparatus used for the slump test shall be standard cone. When cone is filled it shall be raised vertically
clear of the concrete and the measurement of the slump shall be taken. Care shall be taken to prevent
vibration of the sample being tested. If the Engineer requires the use of other means for testing the
consistency of the concrete it shall be done as instructed without any extra charge.
7.2.7 Concrete Mixing

The cement and aggregates shall be thoroughly mixed together in the specified proportions in a batch type
mechanical mixer. All the cement and aggregates constituting a batch is mixed till the mix is of uniform
colour. The mixing time in no case shall be less than one minute, If the drum rotates at lower speeds, the
minimum period shall be increased inversely proportional to speed. The period of mixing shall be measured
from time when all the materials including water are put in the drum. The entire contents of the drum shall
be discharged before materials for the succeeding batch are fed into the drum. Materials spilled from the
skip or other container shall not be used. No partly set or frozen concrete shall be used in the work. Partly
set concrete shall not be remixed with the addition of cement or aggregate.
7.2.8 Distribution of Concrete

The concrete shall be distributed from the mixers to the position of placing by approved means that do not
cause separation or segregation or otherwise impair the quality of the concrete.
7.2.9 Preparation for placing concrete

Before the concrete is placed the shuttering shall be trued - up and any water accumulated therein shall be
removed. All saw dust, ships, nails, and other debris shall be washed out or otherwise removed from within
the formwork. The reinforcement shall then be inspected for accuracy of fixing. Immediately before placing
the concrete the formwork shall, except in frosty weather, be well wetted and inspection opening closed.
7.2.10 Placing concrete

The interval between adding the water to the dry mix and completion of the concrete placing operation shall
not exceed 30 minutes nor, when an approved admixture that accelerates the initial setting of the cement be
used, exceed ten minutes.
Except where otherwise approved for slabs and large sections concrete shall be placed in the formwork by
shovels or other approved implements and shall not be dropped from height nor handled in a manner to
cause separation or segregation. Accumulations of hardened concrete dropping on the reinforcement shall
be avoided.
Each layer of concrete while being placed shall be consolidated by approved methods of ramming, tamping,
or mechanical vibrations to form a dense surface free honeycombing and tolerably free from watermarks
and air holes or other blemishes. The concrete shall be tamped against the face of the formwork so as to
produce dense fair surface. The number and type of mechanical vibrations shall be approved before
consolidating by vibration. Placing and consolidation of concrete shall be done in such a manner as not to
disturb concrete already placed, and reinforcement projecting from concrete already placed shall not be
vibrated or jarred. For reinforced concrete walls each other layer of concrete placed shall be properly
consolidated by approved methods of mechanical vibrations produced by internal or external mechanical
vibration.
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Any water accumulating on the surface of the newly placed concrete shall be removed by approved means
and no further concrete shall be placed thereon until such water be removed. No fresh concrete shall be
brought into contact with the concrete containing cement of different type. Unless otherwise approved or
instructed, concrete shall be placed in a single operation to the full depth of slabs, beams, and members
similar to these and shall be placed in horizontal layers not exceeding 0.90m deep in walls, columns until
completion of the part of the work between construction joints as specified. At the completion of a specified
or approved part of the construction, joints of the form and in the position herein after specified shall be
made. If a temporary cessation of concrete placing is unavoidable a construction joint shall likewise be
made.
7.2.11 Placing concrete in extreme weather

Work shall be done according to Clause 20.1 of IS. 456-2000.
7.2.12 Vibration
7.2.12.1 Appearance
The concrete that is to be compacted by vibration should appear anything from earth dry to slightly
glistening. The mix should have the appearance of lacking in fines.
7.2.12.2 Placing
Segregation is likely to take place when the concrete is tipped into the formwork and this should be
avoided. The concrete mix should not contain surplus water and sand, which will develop segregation under
influence of vibrator compaction. The distribution of new concrete should be uniform for the whole section
and the surface kept horizontal for the whole section all the time thus ensuring the movement of concrete is
downward only. Vibrators shall not be used as a spreading or distributing agent.
The vibrators shall be of rotary out of balance immersion type or the electro-magnetic type and operate at a
frequency of not less than 4,000 cycles per minute. The vibration shall be of such a power- input as to
produce an acceleration of 1 to 3 m/sec in the mass of the compacted concrete. The vibrators shall be
provided for continuous operation.
7.2.12.3 Disposition of Vibrators

Internal vibrators shall be disposed within the mix, when placed, so as to maintain the whole of the concrete
under treatment in adequate state of agitation such that de-aeration and effective compaction may be
achieved at a rate commensurate with the supply of concrete from the mixers. Insertion of vibrators at about
450 mm centre is considered sufficient.
7.2.12.4 Period of Vibration

Vibration shall continue during the whole period occupied by placing the concrete, the vibration being
adjusted so that the centre of vibration approximates to centre of the mass being compacted at the time of
placing. The concrete should not be over vibrated and the period of insertion of internal vibration should be
about 15 seconds at any point.
7.2.12.5 Compactness
The concrete shall be considered fully compacted when the mortar fills the spaces between the coarse
aggregate so as to form a glistening and even surface except for slight irregularities where the coarse
aggregate breaks this smooth surface. When this condition has been attained the vibrators shall be
withdrawn slowly.
The vibrator must not be placed against the steel or the formwork. The minimum distance shall be 8 mm.
The compactor must be placed in such a position that formwork, reinforcement and recently laid concrete
may be subjected to the minimum amount of vibration.
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7.2.13 Construction Joints

When the work is to be interrupted, the concrete shall be rebated at the joint to such shape and size as may
be required by the Engineer or as shown on the drawing. All vertical construction joints shall be made with
step boards that are rigidly fixed and slotted to allow for the passage of the reinforcing steel. If desired by
the Engineer, keys and /or dowel bars shall be provided at the construction joints. In the case of water
retaining structures water stops of approved material shall be provided if so specified in the drawings or
desired by the Engineer. Construction joints shall be provided in positions as described, the joints shall be
in accordance with the followings:
In a column, the joints shall be formed about 75mm below the lowest soffit of the beams forming into it.
Concrete in a beam shall be placed throughout without a joint, but if provision of a joint is unavoidable, the
joint shall be vertical at the point of balanced moment along the span. A joint in a suspended floor slab shall
be vertical at the face of balanced moment and at right angles to the principal reinforcement. The locations
of construction joints shall be planned by the contractor well in advance of pouring and will have to be
approved by the Engineer.
Before fresh concrete is placed the cement skin of the partially hardened concrete shall be thoroughly
removed and surface made rough by hacking, sand blasting, water jetting, air jetting or any other method as
directed by the Engineer. The rough surface shall be thoroughly wetted for about two hours and shall be
dried and coated with 1:1 freshly mixed cement sand slurry or epoxy chemical, as directed by the Engineer,
before placing the new concrete. The new concrete shall be worked against the prepared surface before the
slurry/epoxy sets. Special care must always be taken to see that the first layer of concrete placed after a
construction joint is cold. The new concrete shall be well rammed against the prepared face before the grout
sets. Joints during pour shall be treated with 1:1 freshly made cement sand slurry or epoxy only after
removing all loose materials.
Construction joints will not be paid separately.
7.2.14 Protection and Curing of Concrete

Immediately after placing or finishing, concrete surface not covered by forms shall be protected from loss
of surface moisture for at least seven days when the average daily temperature is at least 210C, where
Portland cement has been used. Protection from loss of surface water shall be done by any of the following
methods where applicable to the type of work involved:
i) By water covering.
ii) By covering of surface with water - impervious paper.
iii) By application of approved impervious membrane.
Surface from which forms have been removed before the curing period has elapsed shall be protected as
specified for surfaces not covered by forms. Membrane cutting shall not be used on surfaces required to
receive additional concrete or concrete fill, nor on cement finish coats that are to receive dust proofing or
hardening treatments, nor during hot weather.
Water curing shall be performed by keeping the concrete surface wet by ponding, by continuous spraying
or by covering the surface with an approved water- saturated covering such as 2.5 mm. of sand or sawdust,
or by one or more layers of burlap. The exposed concrete surfaces shall be saturated with water throughout
the full stipulated curing period, they shall be kept sufficiently wetted with clean water to reduce cracks and
to prevent joints from opening in the forms.
The impervious membrane curing compound shall be an approved non bituminous, colorless, liquid,
sealing compound in atomized form so as to preserve the natural color of the concrete. The curing
compound shall be applied as soon as surface water has disappeared from concrete surfaces with approved
pressure spraying equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's directions and in sufficient thickness to
form an effective water seal. No compounds shall be used which will adversely affect the subsequent
installation of finished flooring.
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Joints of sheet membrane used for curing shall be lapped at least 150 mm. and sealed with water proof tape
as recommended by the manufacturer. Polyethylene sheet shall be considered the water-impervious paper
for purposes of interpretation of this item. No liquid curing compound may be used without specific written
approval of the Engineer regarding type, manufacturer, location and extent of use and application
procedures.
7.2.15 Finishes
The concrete surface shall in general be smooth enough. However, immediately after stripping form work,
minor defects and honey combed areas shall be patched and holes filled before the concrete is thoroughly
dry, patch areas shall be chipped away to 2.5 mm. depth, with regular edges perpendicular to the surface.
Area to be patched shall be thoroughly wet including the areas at least 150mm. wide entirely surrounding
them, just prior to placing the patching mortar. Mortar shall be of the same material and portions as used for
the concrete, without coarse aggregate. A sufficient quantity of white cement shall be substituted for part of
the ordinary cement so that the patching mortar, when dry, will match the surrounding concrete. Water in
the mix shall be kept to a minimum and mortar shall be re tempered without adding during which time it
shall be mixed to prevent setting. The mortar shall be thoroughly compacted into place, screened so as to
leave the patch slightly higher than surrounding surfaces, left undisturbed for one to two hours to permit
initial shrinkage and finished to match the adjoining work. Where patches exceed 2.5 mm depth, they shall
be trimmed and wet as specified, after which the opening shall be filled to within 2.5 mm. of the surface.
After sufficient shrinkage time has elapsed, the patching shall proceed as described above. Patches shall be
kept wet for five days. Tie holes left by the withdrawal of rods, or holes left by removal of ends of ties shall
be filled solidly with mortar. For holes passing entirely force mortar through the wall, starting at the back
face, shall be used. When hole is completely filled, excess mortar shall be struck off with a cloth flush with
the surface. Holes not passing entirely through walls shall be filled solidly with mortar. Any excess mortar
shall be struck off with a cloth on the wall surface. The surface of non-shuttered faces concrete work other
than slabs shall be smoothed with a wooden float (or if approved with a steel trowel) to give a finish equal
to that of the rubbed down shuttered faces. Concealed concrete faces shall be left as it is except that
honeycombed surfaces shall be made good.
The top faces of slabs not intended to be surfaced shall be levelled and floated to a smooth finish at the
levels or falls shown on the drawings or elsewhere.
The floating shall not be executed to the extent of bringing excess fine material to the surface. Ribbed
surfaces of slabs shall where instructed be formed at the time of taming and leveling. Indentation in slab or
stair surfaces shall be formed by approved implements giving the depth and patterns instructed. The top
faces of slabs intended to be covered with screed, granolithic or similar surfacing shall be left with a spade
finish.
The soffits of slabs and faces of walls intended to be rendered shall be roughened by approved means to
form a key. Concrete surfaces to take finishes other than those specifically referred to herein shall be
prepared in an approved manner to suit the finish as instructed.
7.2.16 Test of Structure

The Engineer shall instruct that a loading test be deemed necessary for one or more of the following
reasons.
(a) The site - made concrete test cubes failing to attain the specified strength.
(b) Over - loading during construction of the Works or part thereof.
(c) The shuttering being prematurely removed.
(d) Concrete improperly cured.
(e) Any other circumstances attributable to alleged negligence on the part of the Contractor, which
in the opinion of the Engineer may result in the Works or part thereof being less than the expected
strength.
(f) Any reason other than the foregoing.
If the loading test be instructed to be made solely or in part for the reasons from (a) to (e) the test
shall be made at the Contractor's own cost.
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If the test be instructed to be made for the reason (f) the Contractor shall make the test and shall be
reimbursed for all cost relating thereof irrespective of the result of the test.
For the purpose of a loading test on floors, roofs and similar structures and their supports, the test load shall
be equivalent to 1 and 2/3 times the superimposed load for which the Works or part thereof to be tested has
been designed. The test load shall not be applied within 90 days (or 28 days if rapid hardening Portland
cement be used) of the completing of placing of the concrete in the part of the Works to be tested, and the
latter shall not be supported during the test by shuttering or other non-permanent support. Measures shall be
taken to ensure that in the event of a failure under the test temporary support of the loaded member shall be
immediately available. The test shall proceed strictly as instructed. For the loading test on floors, roofs or
similar structures the result shall be deemed satisfactory if upon removal of the test load the residual
deflection does not exceed one-quarter of the maximum deflection after 24 hours loading. If the residual
deflection exceeds this amount the test loading shall be repeated, and the result shall be deemed to be
satisfactory if the residual deflection after removal of the second test load does not exceed one-quarter of
the maximum deflection occurring during the second test.
If the result of the loading test is not satisfactory the Engineer shall instruct that part of the Works
concerned shall be taken down or removed and reconstructed to comply with the specification, or that such
other remedial measures shall be taken as to make the Works secure. If the test is instructed to be made for
one or more of the reason (a) to (e) as herein before specified, the Contractor shall take down, remove and
reconstruct the defective work or shall take remedial measures instructed at his own cost.
7.2.17 Measurement
In calculating the contents of any R.C.C. member, for measurement proposes the dimensions adopted shall
be structural concrete members exclusive of any finish,
a) Raft, slabs and beams: It shall be measured in cum. of work done as per drawing. Measurement
shall be done for the raft concrete below the column junction to the raft slab/beam. Nothing extra
shall be paid for any odd size or shapes.
b) Beams: Measurement shall be between R.C.C. columns or resting on walls cubic meter of the work
done as shown on the drawing. The depth shall be taken from the bottom of the rib to the top of the
slab or chajja, if any. Lintels when connected to main RCC structure shall be measured as beams.
c) Columns: These shall be measured in cu.m. of work done according to the drawings from top of the
footing or raft slab to the top of slab in case of ground floor and from top of slab to the top of slab
for all other floors. Unless specified otherwise nothing extra shall be admissible for any odd size
and for any special section and shape of column i.e. square, rectangular, round, elliptical etc. and
laid at any angle as may be shown on drawings.
d) Walls: These shall be measured from end of slab / column / beam, termed wall. It shall be paid in
cubic meter excluding the finish.
e) Lintels: All lintels spanning over independent openings unrelated to main RCC structure shall be
measured under lintels, in cubic meter of the work done according to drawing. Width of the lintels
shall be taken according to wall thickness specified unless set back or projected from wall as shown
on the drawing. Unless otherwise described or shown on the drawings, bearing over the openings
shall be depth of the lintel or 150 mm. whichever is higher.
f) Stairs: These shall be measured in Cu.m. of the concrete work done as per drawing. Unless
specified otherwise nothing extra shall be admissible for steps laid in any shape or not straight in
plan.
g) Folded Staircase: The folded staircase shall be measured excluding the vertical main column. It
shall be measured for step of any shape size and paid in cubic meter excluding the finish.
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h) Fins and Louvers: The RCC fins or louvers as provided shall be measured and paid in cubic meter.
Nothing extra shall be allowed due to its shape, location or size.
i) Facia and parapets: These shall be measured in Cu.m. of the concrete work done as per design,
drawing, excluding of finishing. For sills all projections Upto 100mm. beyond the wall on either
side shall be made without any extra charge and these shall be inclusive of forming any pattern of
drip mould.
j) Mullions: The RCC mullions shall be measured for all the slab, walls etc. forming the water tank.
Nothing extra shall be allowed for its shape, size and location. It shall be paid in cubic meter of the
concrete work.
k) Water tank: These shall be measured in Cu.m. of the propping, shuttering and finishing the top and
facing surface smooth with neat cement slurry complete but excluding the cost of reinforcement. It
shall be paid in Cu.m.
7.2.18 Miscellaneous Concrete Works

a) Cement concrete M150 in window sill including formwork & cement plaster in 1: 3 (1 cement: 3
sand ) complete.
Cement concrete M150 shall conform to as in 6.3.4. The windowsill will be of specified thickness
and size, shall be pre-cast or cast in situ with all the necessary formwork complete.
The exposed underside and the top and facing shall be plastered neatly with cement mortar 1: 3: (1
cement: 3 sand).
The grooved drip course shall be provided. The concrete shall be laid in slope as required as per
drawing or as directed.
Measurement: It shall be measured in cubic meter of the work done. The rate shall include all
materials labor complete. It shall be paid in Cu.m.
7.3 REINFORCEMENT
7.3.1.1 Supplying and Fixing TMT Steel Bars

Supplying, cutting, bending, placing in position and binding TMT reinforcement bars of all sizes with
provision of cover block of cement mortar (1:1), providing and fixing chairs, spacers to keep the bars in
intended position including the cost of 18-gauge black iron binding wire all complete
Thermo Mechanically Treated (TMT) Steel Reinforcement bars conforming to IS 1786-1985 or IS. 1139-
1966 shall be used in RCC works. This item shall consist of supplying and fixing TMT Steel bars including
bending, binding with 18 Gauge MS wire, placing in position including the cost of binding wire, as per
drawing. This shall be paid in kg.
7.3.1.2 Mild Steel Reinforcement

Grade 1 M.S reinforcing bars shall conform to IS 432-1966 in RCC work. This item shall consist of
supplying and fixing MS bars including bending, binding with 18 Gauge MS wire, placing in position
including the cost of binding wire as per drawing. This shall be paid in kg.
Reinforcement shall be free from pitting due to corrosion, loose rust, mill scale, paint, oil, grease, adhering
earth, ice or other materials that may impair the bond between the concrete and the reinforcement or that
may in the opinion of the Engineer cause corrosion of the reinforcement.
7.3.1.3 Bar Reinforcement

Bar reinforcement described as "mild steel" shall be plain round hot rolled steel bars. Bar reinforcement
described, as "TMT steel" shall be Thermo Mechanically Treated steel bars. With respect to manufacture,
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quality, physical properties and related requirements, reinforcement of the fore-going descriptions shall
comply with appropriate parts of IS Standards Nos. 423-1966, 1139-1966 and IS. 1786-1985 for mild steel
and TMT steel respectively. Panchakanya or Himal or Jagadamba or Ambe TMT Steel is recommended to
use.
7.3.1.4 Certificates and Tests for Reinforcement

For each consignment of reinforcement bars used in the Works the Contractor shall supply manufacturer's
test certificate giving the ultimate strength, yield stress and elongation and the result of the cold bend test
for each type and each size of bar. Tests for the purpose of obtaining the information shall confirm to
relevant IS.
After the delivery of the reinforcement bars at site if it is found that the Manufacturer's Test Certificate for
the lot is not available or on inspection by the Engineer the reinforcement bars thus supplied are found
rusted/corroded the contractor will collect as many samples as required by the Engineer and get them tested
on his own cost in an independent laboratory.
7.3.1.5 Dimensions of Reinforcement

The size of reinforcement bar described on the working drawings or elsewhere shall be the minimum and
the rolling margin and other tolerance shall be wholly above this size. The length of a reinforcement bar
shall be not less than the length on the drawing or elsewhere and shall not be more than 50 mm. in excess of
that length. Bar bending schedule shall be prepared by the Contractor and submitted for approval of the
Engineer. Such schedules shall be prepared based on reinforcement details, prior to the execution of the
work. Nothing extra shall be paid for this.
7.3.1.6 Bending Reinforcement

Reinforcement bars shall be bent by approved means producing a gradual and even motion. Bars shall
comply with the dimensions described in the drawings. Overall dimensions of bent or internal dimensions
of bending or the like shall be within a tolerance of 30 mm. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found by the
Contractor in the drawings or other documents shall be immediately reported to the Engineer whose
interpretation and requirements relating thereto shall be accepted. The internal radius of bends shall be not
less than twice the size of the bars unless described to the contrary on the bending lists or elsewhere in the
drawing. Hooks and other end anchorage bends for mild steel shall be bent to an internal radius of twice the
diameter of the bar. This internal radius of the Bends of corners binders or stirrups or links shall be half.
7.3.1.7 Fixing Reinforcement

Reinforcement shall be accurately fixed by approved means maintained in the position described. Bars
intended to be in contact shall be securely wired together at all such points with 16-gauge soft G.I. tying
wire. Binders, stirrups and links shall tightly embrace the bars with which they are intended to be in contact
and shall be securely wired or, if approved, spot-welded thereto.
Reinforcement shall be lapped, joined or spliced only at the positions described. Splices and like found to
be necessary elsewhere shall be formed only if and as instructed. Lapping shall be provided as shown in the
drawing and as permitted. Where practicable bars in each member shall be assembled and fixed in the form
of a rigid cage or skeleton before placing in the moulds or formwork.
Immediately before concreting, the reinforcement shall be checked for position, cleanliness, freedom from
rust or retarding liquid. Measure shall be taken to ensure that reinforcement remains correctly in position
with required cover during the placing and consolidating of the concrete.
Reinforcement projecting from work being concreted or already concreted shall not be bent from its correct
position for any reason unless approved and shall be protected from deformation for future extensions and
also shall be thoroughly coated with cement grout wash or encased in concrete or otherwise protected from
corrosion as instructed.
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7.3.1.8 Cover of Concrete and Spacing of Bars

Unless otherwise described, the clear cover of concrete to the reinforcement shall be as follows:
 Horizontal, vertical or inclined slabs: 15 mm. or the size of the main bars whichever is greater.
 Lintels: 20 mm. or the size of the main bar whichever is greater.

 Beams: 25 mm. or the size of the main bars whichever is greater. Binders and the like 15 mm.
minimum.
 Columns: Main bars for columns not exceeding 20 mm. diameter shall be 25 mm. and the main bars in
columns exceeding 20 mm. diameter shall be 40 mm. or the size of the main bars whichever is greater.
Rectangular binders or links or helical binding, 15 mm. minimum.
 Piles: 75 mm or the size of the main bar whichever is greater.
 Pile Caps: 50 mm or the size of the main bar whichever is greater.
 Raft/mat footing: 50 mm or the size of the main bar whichever is greater.
 General RCC Footings: 50 mm or the size of the main bar whichever is greater.
7.3.1.9 Measurement
For the purpose of ascertaining payments due to the Contractor the basis of measurements of bars or wire
reinforcement used in the Works shall be the calculated weight in kg, which shall be computed from the
sizes and lengths of the bars or wires described on the working drawings or elsewhere. No allowance in the
weight shall be made for cutting to waste, rolling margin, extra length or other tolerances. Nothing extra,
whatsoever shall be admissible on bars 12 mm and below rolled, the Contractor is deemed to have taken
this factor into consideration and quoted accordingly in the tender. The Contractor's rate for unit weight of
bars reinforcement shall be deemed to include all allowances omitted in calculating the weight and for any
other tolerances, and for providing tying wire, chairs, spacer bars, and cover blocks as specified hereinafter
for carriage and handling, for bending hooking, cranking, and for fixing and maintaining in the correct
position in the Works. Standard laps of the lengths as shown in the drawing or as instructed at site shall be
admissible. Standard hooks (9 times the diameter for each hook for mild steel) shall be added to the finished
length to arrive at the length of the bar for cutting and measurement. No hooks are required for ribbed or for
steel.
7.4 FORMWORK
Providing, placing, fixing, cantering and shuttering of plywood or steel formwork in any shape and sizes for
slabs, beams, columns, shear walls, Lintel, foundation etc including nails, propping supports and removal of
the same at any leads and lifts all complete
Supply, erection and removal of all types of formwork (cantering and shuttering) for concrete work
including the erection of all supporting structures (scaffolding) such as props, struts, etc. including nailing,
propping, strutting, wedging etc.; placing, levelling and aligning forms, applying form oil; sealing to
prevent leakage of grout; and removal of forms all complete. It shall be paid in square metre.
7.4.1.1 Design
Formwork shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that concrete can be properly placed and
thoroughly compacted without any movement in the formwork. Formwork shall be firmly supported and
adequately strutted, braced, or tied. It shall be capable of adjustment to the lines and dimensions of the
finished concrete and it shall be sufficiently strong to resist without distortion, the pressure of concrete
during its placing and compaction, and other loads to which it may be subjected. It shall not be liable to
suffer distortion under the influence of the weather. When concrete is to be vibrated, special care shall be
taken to ensure that the formwork will remain stable and the joints tight. The safety and adequacy of
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cantering and shuttering shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall if required
supply to the Engineer shop drawings and calculations for the formwork he proposes to use.
7.4.1.2 Deflection and Camber

The Contractor shall make allowance for any settlement or deflection of the formwork that is likely to arise
during Construction, so that the hardened concrete conforms accurately to the specified line and level. The
Contractor shall also make allowance in the formwork for any camber specified by the Engineer to allow
for the elastic deflection of structural members and deflection due to creep of the concrete. In the absence of
any specified camber, the soffit of all beams and slabs shall be given a camber equal to 1/ 240 of the span
length to ensure that the structure has the prescribed shape after removal of the forms.
7.4.1.3 Supports
Formwork shall be constructed in such a way that the formwork to the sides of members can be removed
without disturbing the soffit formwork or its supports. Props and supports shall be designed to allow the
formwork to be adjusted accurately to line and level and to be erected and removed in an approved
sequence without injury to the concrete. Supports shall be erected on sufficiently strong base to avoid injury
to any portion of the structure by its settlement. Props and bracing shall be provided for the temporary
support of composite construction where separately specified.
7.4.1.4 Joints and Edges

All joints in the formwork shall be close-fitted to prevent leakage of cement slurry from the concrete. At
construction joints formwork shall be tightly secured against previously cast or hardened concrete to
prevent the formation of stepping or ridges in the concrete. Formwork shall be constructed to provide
straight and true angles, arises or edges. Where chamfers are shown to provide a smooth and continuous
accurate alignment at sides and provide a clean line at construction joints in the concrete, they shall be fixed
with their joints either vertical or horizontal, unless otherwise specified.
7.4.1.5 Sundries
Formwork shall be provided to the top surface of concrete where the slope or the nature of the work
requires it. Provision shall be made for forming holes and chases for services and for building in pipes,
conduits and other fixings, as shown on the drawings. The material and position of any ties passing through
the concrete shall be to the Engineer's approval. Except where corrosion of a metal tie is unimportant it
shall be possible to remove a tie so that no part of it remaining embedded in the concrete shall be nearer to
the finished surface of the concrete than the specified thickness of cover to the reinforcement. Any holes
left after the removal of ties shall be filled with concrete or mortar of approved composition.
7.4.1.6 Cleaning and Treatment of Formwork

Space to be occupied by concrete shall be free from all rubbish, chipping, shaving, sawdust, dirt and tying
wire etc., before concrete in placed. The formwork to be in contact with the concrete shall be cleaned and
treated with suitable non-staining form oil or other approved material. Care shall be taken that oil or
composition is kept away from contact with the reinforcement or with concrete at any construction joints.
Surface retarding agents shall not be used except with the permission of the Engineer. Formwork shall be
thoroughly cleaned after each use. Damaged or distorted formwork shall not be used.
7.4.1.7 Striking or Removal of Formwork

All formwork shall be removed without shock or vibration that might damage the concrete. Before the
soffit and props are removed the surface of the concrete shall be exposed where necessary in order to ensure
that the concrete has hardened sufficiently. In no circumstances shall formwork be struck off until the
concrete reaches cube strength of at least three times the stress to which the concrete may be subjected at
the time of striking. The formwork to vertical surfaces such as walls, columns and sides of beams may be
removed after 24 hours in normal weather conditions although care must be taken to avoid damage to the
concrete, especially to arise and features. In cold weather a longer period may be necessary before striking.
The concrete must be properly protected from any damage and from premature drying that may reduce the
ultimate strength of the concrete. Curing should continue immediately follow the removal of the formwork
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until the concrete has reached its design strength. Suitable curing methods should immediately follow the
removal of the formwork.
Forms for various types of structural components shall not be removed before the minimum periods
specified below and shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete Rapid Hardening Portland

Cement Concrete
Temp. (oC) 40 – 20 20 – 5 40 – 20 20 – 5
Part of Structure Days Days Days Days
a. Column & 1 2 Do not remove ½ 2
Walls forms until site
cured test
b. Beams sides 2 4 Cylinders 1 3
c. Slabs 125mm 7 14 develop 50% of 4 7
d. Slab below 14 21 28 days strength 8 14
125mm
e. Soffit of 21 28 10 16
main beam
f. Cantilever 28 28 14 21
beam & slab
Before removing any formwork the contractor must notify the Engineer well in advance to enable
him to inspect the concrete if he so desires.
The times given for the removal of props are based on the assumption that the total live plus dead weight to
be supported at the time of removal is not more than one half the total design load. For horizontal members
where the loading is a higher proportion of the total design load these times may need to be increased.
The contractor shall record on the drawing or in some approved manner the date on which the concrete is
placed in each part of the work and the date on which the formwork is removed and the record shall be
checked and countersigned by the Engineer. The contractor shall be responsible for the safe removal of the
formwork. However, the Engineer may delay the time of removal if he considers it necessary. Any work
showing signs of damage through premature removal of formwork or loading shall be entirely
reconstructed at the contractor's own expense.
7.4.1.8 Tolerances
The formwork shall be so made as to produce a finished concrete true to shape, lines, levels, plumb and
dimensions as shown on the drawings subject to the following tolerances unless otherwise specified
elsewhere in this specification or drawings or directed by the Engineer.
a. Sectional dimension - 5mm

b. Plumb - 1 in 1000 of height
c. Levels - 3 mm before any deflection has taken place.
7.4.1.9 Reusing Forms

Formwork that in any way has been damaged in removal, handling or storage, or shuttering that is not
absolutely clean and free of foreign matter and old concrete shall not be reused unless approved by the
Engineer. Formwork shall not be used or reused if declared unfit or unserviceable by the Engineer.
7.4.1.10 Rate
Rate shall include the supply and storage of all material, scaffolding, equipment and labour to erect, align,
form oil and its application, seal and remove formwork for any shape, size and quantity of concrete work as
specified in the design and bill of quantities, all complete.
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7.4.1.11 Measurement
Measurement for payment shall be done of the area on which cantering shuttering has been done. It shall
include the application of the form oil, scaffolding and removal of the formwork as well.
8. MASONRY WORK
8.1 ONE OR MORE THAN ONE BRICK THICK (CHIMNEY MADE)

Providing and laying brick masonry work with first class chimney burnt bricks in 1:4 cement sand mortar in
foundation, plinth and superstructure including curing, cleaning, racking out mortar joints & making ducts,
recesses, single or multi stage scaffolding wherever necessary with RCC band in horizontal & vertical as
per drawing (Measurement of concrete, re-bar, formwork will be done separately in respective items).
It shall be paid in cum.
8.1.1 Bricks
The bricks shall be chimney burnt hand cast bricks of first-class quality. These shall be of quality approved
by the RE, free from grit and other impurities such as lime, iron and other deleterious salts. These shall be
well-burnt, sound, and hard with sharp edges and shall emit ringing sound when struck with a mallet. These
shall be of uniform size. The Brick work shall also include 3" thick RCC Horizontal Band of 1:1.5:3
nominal Mix Concrete with 2 nos. of 10 mm dia. longitudinal re-bar bind with 8mm diameter re -bar @ 10"
c/c transversally in each band at sill and lintel level and vertical bar as well with same bar and spacing as in
horizontal band, wherever specified in drawing. The rebar must be properly anchored with columns as per
drawing and instructions. (Measurement of concrete, re-bar, formwork will be done separately in respective
items). The bricks shall conform to IS 3495 and be tested in accordance with IS 1077.
Sampling:
Brick samples shall be randomly selected for testing in quantities not less than 5 bricks per one thousand for
each lot supplied for the construction works.
Acceptance Criteria:
1. Compressive Strength: The average compressive strength of the brick shall be minimum of 105
kg/sq.cm. The compressive strength of any individual brick shall not fall below the above men-
tioned minimum average compressive strength by more than 20%.
2. Water absorption: The average water absorption of the brick samples shall not be more than 15%
over the dry weight after immersion in cold water for 24 hours.
3. Efflorescence: The rating of efflorescence shall not be more than "Slight".
Mortar
Cement Mortar shall comply with IS 2250-1981: the code of practice for preparation and use of masonry
mortars. The mortar used in work shall have the strength not less than 5 N/mm2 or 7.5 N/mm2 at 28 days as
specified.
However, if provided in the Contract, cement and sand may also be mixed in specified proportions. Cement
shall be proportioned only by weight, by taking its unit weight as 1.44 ton per cubic meter and sand shall be
proportioned by volume after making due allowance for bulking.
Cement mortar shall be mixed in proportion of materials as indicated. The ingredients shall be accurately
measured by volume and shall be well and evenly mixed together in a mechanical pan mixer. Too much
water shall not be used. River sand shall be used unless otherwise specified. If hand mixing is allowed, it
shall be done in brick tanks. The gauged materials shall be put in the tank and mixed dry thoroughly. Water
in required quantity will then be added and the whole mix will be mixed again until it is homogeneous and
of uniform colour. The mortar shall be mixed for at least three minutes after addition of water in the case of
mechanical mixing. In the case of hand mixing, the mortar shall be hoed back and forth for about 10
minutes after the addition of water in order to obtain uniform consistency. Only that quantity of mortar shall
be mixed at a time which can be used completely before it becomes unworkable. Any mortar that has
become unworkable due to loss of water before elapsing the initial setting time of cement shall be rewet to
make it workable and shall be used in the works. On no account mortar shall be used after elapsing the
initial setting time of cement
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8.2 WORKMANSHIP
All the bricks shall be thoroughly soaked in water (preferably 12 hours and not less than 1 hour) before use
till the bubbles cease to come up. The bricks shall be laid in cement mortar bed in proper band. When
bonding, the brickwork must be set back in every course. The vertical toothing shall not be accepted. The
courses shall be truly horizontal and the work strictly in plumb. The mortar joints shall be broken vertically.
All the joints shall be raked out to a depth of 6mm to receive setting beds and / or for pointing work where
required.
The walls are to be carried up in a uniform manner with level courses and perpends strictly kept, no one
portion being built up more than 14 single courses per day. The top of the walls shall be well wetted before
the work recommences.
There shall be smooth mortared surface to receive any structural slab, beam, lintel etc. on the brick courses.
The brickwork shall be thoroughly cleaned off on completion.
8.3 MEASUREMENTS
The measurements of work shall be the product of the length, height and thickness. Deductions for doors,
windows and other openings including lintels shall be made to arrive at the net quantity of work. Nothing
shall be paid extra for forming such openings. However, no deductions shall be made for openings of areas
less than 0.1 sqm overall and for bearing of lintels, beams, girders and hold fast blocks but nothing extra
like formwork shall be paid for embedding these. Similarly, no deductions shall be made for chimney flue
left in the walls, but nothing extra shall be allowed for rendering for flue opening as specified. Brickwork as
covering to RCC structures and in continuation of the main wall shall be measured in thickness of quarter
brick unit. Unless otherwise specified nothing extra shall be admissible for cutting shape other than straight
or any cutting necessary for shaping the walls to the structural design. Rate shall be inclusive of all
necessary scaffolding, watering, cutting of bricks, curing, materials and labour.
8.4 HALF BRICK THICK

Providing and Laying Half brick Partition wall of first class chimney fired brick in cement sand ratio of
(1:4). Including 3" thick RCC Horizontal Band of 1:1.5:3 nominal Mix Concrete with 2 nos. of 10 mm dia.
longitudinal re-bar bind with 8mm dia re -bar @ 10" c/c transversally in each band at regular interval as per
drawing and instructions. The rebar must be properly anchored with columns (Measurement of concrete, re-
bar, and formwork will be done separately in respective items).
The bricks shall conform to IS 1649 and be tested in accordance with IS 1077. It shall be paid in. Steel
reinforcement shall be paid separately in Kg.
8.4.1 Laying of Bricks

It shall be laid in stretcher course with upward facing frog as per brickwork specification.
8.4.2 Mortar
Mortar shall be 1:4(1 cement: 4 sand) mixed as per specification of item
8.4.3 Measurement
Measurement shall be done in cubic meter of the wall. Measurement of concrete, re-bar, formwork will be
done separately in respective items. Deduction shall be made as for brickwork stated in the specification.
8.5 FLAT BRICK SOLING

Providing and laying dry flat brick soling in Foundation and floors with first class chimney made bricks in
true line and level including sand filling in gap, watering and ramming all complete as per drawings and
specifications.
The brick shall conform to as described in item 7.1.1. The base on which bricks are to be laid on flat shall
be levelled to slope as required and compacted properly. The bricks on flat shall be laid true to line slope
and pattern as required. The line, level etc. shall be checked by pegging. The brick shall be closely packed
with sand for compaction. The workmanship shall be to the approval of the Resident Engineer.
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8.5.1 Measurement
The measurement shall be the net area in square metre, a product of length and breadth and the rate shall be
for all the material and labour.
8.6 MACHINE MADE BRICKS

Bricks shall be of uniform deep red or copper colour, thoroughly burnt without being vitrified, regular
in shape and size and shall have sharp and square sides and edges and parallel faces to ensure uniformity
in the thickness of the courses of brickwork.
The Brick shall be first class machine made bricks of quality approved by the Engineer and free from grit
and other impurities such as lime, iron and other deleterious salts, conforming NS 1 2035/ IS code (latest
revision). These shall be well-burnt, sound, and hard with sharp edges and shall emit ringing sound when
struck with a mallet. These shall be of uniform size.
The size of the bricks shall be 24.0cm x 11.2cm x 5.7cm unless otherwise specified, with a tolerance of ±
3mm in each direction.
The compressive strength should be more than 3.5 N/mm2.
8.7 CHIMENY MADE BRICK

The Brick shall be first class chimney made bricks of quality approved by the Resident Engineer
and free from grit and other impurities such as lime, iron and other deleterious salts, conforming NS 1
2035 / IS code (latest revision). These shall be well burnt, sound, and hard with sharp edges and shall emit
ringing sound when struck with mallet. These shall be of uniform size. The size of the bricks shall be
22.9cm x 11.2cm x 5.5cm unless otherwise specified, with a tolerance of ± 3mm in each direction. The
compressive strength should be more than 7.5 N/mm². The bricks shall be provided with frogs.
8.8 STONE MASONARY

The stones to be used shall be durable and angular in shape. If boulders are used, they shall be broken into
angular pieces. The stones shall be sound, hard, and free from iron bands, spots, sand holes, flaws, shakes,
cracks or other defects. The stone shall not absorb water more than 5 per cent. The specific gravity of the
stone shall not be less than 2.50. Except otherwise described in the contract, the length of any stone shall
not exceed three times its height. The breadth of the stone on the bed shall not be less than 150 mm nor
greater than 3/4 the thickness of the wall. At least 85% of the stones used in masonry, except those used for
chinking as chips or spalls of stones shall have individual volumes of more than 0.01 m3. The chips or
spalls used to include voids in the dry stone masonry shall not be more than 20% of the stone masonry by
volume. In case of mortared masonry, the total volume of mortar and spalls taken together shall not be more
than 30% of the mortared masonry. Representative samples of the stones intended for use in the works shall
be submitted to the Resident Engineer for prior approval. Further representative samples shall be submitted
for approval whenever there is a change in the type or strength of the rock that the Contractor intends to use
in masonry work.
8.8.1 Mortar
Mortar for masonry shall conform to provisions under brick works.
8.8.2 Construction
The method of construction described herein shall hold good in all Clauses of this Section, wherever
applicable.
General
Construction shall be carried out in accordance with I.S. 1597-1992, Code of Practice for construction of
stone masonry, Part 1 Rubble stone masonry or Part 2 Ashlar Masonry as appropriate. All stratified stone
possessing bedding planes shall be laid with its natural bed as nearly as possible at right angles to the
direction of load. In the case of arch rings, the natural bed shall be radial. Face work groins shall be built to
a height not exceeding one meter in advance of the main body of the work and adjacent walling stepped
down on either side. Masonry face work between the groins shall then be built to a height not exceeding
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500 mm above the backing which shall then be brought up level with the completed face work. At no time
shall the backing be built up higher than the face work.
Except for dry rubble walling, all joints (gaps) shall be sufficiently thick to prevent stone to stone contact
and the gaps shall be completely filled with mortar. Stones shall be clean and sufficiently wetted before
laying to prevent absorption of water from mortar.
Placing loose mortar on the course and pouring water upon it to fill the gaps in stones shall not be allowed.
Mortar shall be fluid, mixed thoroughly and then poured in the joints. No dry or hollow space shall be left
anywhere in the masonry and each stone shall have all its faces completely covered with mortar of the
thickness as specified for joints.
The bed which is to receive the stone shall be cleaned, wetted and covered with a layer of fresh mortar.
All stones shall be laid full in mortar both in bed and vertical joints and settled carefully in place with a
wooden mallet immediately after placement and solidly embedded in mortar before it has set. Clean and
wet chips and spalls shall be wedged into the mortar joints and bed whenever necessary to avoid thick
joints or bed of mortar. When the foundation masonry is laid directly on rock, the bedding face of the
stones of the first course shall be dressed to fit into rock snugly when pressed down in the mortar bedding
over the rock. For masonry works over rock, a levelling course of M15/40 or M15/20 concrete 100mm
thickness shall be laid over rock and then stone masonry work shall be laid without foundation concrete
block.
In case, any stone already set in mortar is disturbed or the joints broken, it shall be taken out without
disturbing the adjoining stones and joints. Dry mortar and stones thoroughly cleaned from the joints and the
stones shall be reset in fresh mortar. Sliding one stone on top of another which is freshly laid shall not be
allowed.
Shaping and dressing of stone shall be done before it is laid in the work. Dressing and hammering of the
laid stones which will loosen the masonry shall not be allowed.
Building up face wall tied with occasional through stones and filling up the middle with stones spalls and
chips or dry packing shall not be allowed. Vertical joints shall be staggered. Distance between the nearer
vertical joints of upper layer and lower layer in coursed rubble masonry shall not be less than half the
height of the course. Masonry in a structure between two expansion joints shall be carried up nearly at
one uniform level throughout but when breaks are unavoidable the masonry shall be raked in sufficiently
long steps to facilitate jointing of old and new work. The stepping of raking shall not be more than
45 degrees with the horizontal.
Masonry shall not be laid when the air temperature in the shade is less than 3°C. Newly laid masonry shall
be protected from the harmful effects of weather.
Ashlar
All stones shall be dressed to accurate planes on the beds and joints and they shall be fair and neatly
or fine tooled on the face unless otherwise described in the BOQ.
Block-In-Course
Beds and joints shall be squared and dressed for a distance of at least 220 mm from the exposed face.
Bond stones shall form at least one sixth of the area of the exposed face and shall extend at least 900 mm
into the wall or for the full thickness of the wall if the latter is less than 900 mm. Unless described in the
contract as tooled or drafted, the exposed face of all stones shall be blocked and left rough. Arises shall be
dressed square at all beds and joints.
Square Rubble-Coursed or Broken Courses
All stones shall be truly squared and dressed for a distance at least 120 mm from the face of the wall. Bond
stones shall be provided at the rate of at least one to every 0.8 m2 of exposed face and shall measure not
less than 150 mm x 150 mm on the face and not less
than 450 mm in length or the full thickness of the wall, whichever is the less.
Dry Random Rubble
Dry random rubble masonry shall be constructed generally to the requirements of coursed random rubble
masonry but with the omission of mortar. All stones shall be carefully shaped to obtain as close fit as
possible at all beds and joints, any interstices between the stones being filled with selected stone spalls. The
stones in courses shall be laid perpendicular to the batter face. The exposed tops or capping’s of dry
rubble structures shall be formed as shown on the Drawing.
Composite Random Rubble
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Materials for composite random rubble shall comply with relevant Clauses. The dry stone insets shall be
constructed when the level of the surrounding mortared masonry surround has reached the top of the dry
stone inset.
8.8.3 Test and Standard of Acceptance

Before laying any mortar, the Contractor shall make six sets of mortar test cubes from each source of sand
to demonstrate the compliance of the mix to the specified strength. Each set shall comprise six cubes, three
to be tested at 7 days and the other to be tested at 28 days. During construction, the Contractor shall make
and test mortar cubes at the rate of three cubes for every 10 m3 of masonry to assess the strength subject to
a minimum of 3 cubes samples for a day’s work. Testing of cubes shall be in accordance with IS 2250. The
stones shall be tested for the water absorption as per IS: 1124 and it shall not be more than 5 percent. The
stones shall also be tested for Specification gravity and it shall not be less than 2.65. Sand shall be tested as
directed by the Resident Engineer. At least3 set of tests for stone and sand shall be conducted for every
source.
About one square meter (1mx1m) measured in front face of the completed stone masonry in every 200 sq.m
or part of it shall be dismantled during the process of construction up to complete depth and the aggregate
volume of the stones having volume more than 0.01m3 shall be obtained by the method of displacement of
water to find the volume of spalls and mortars in the case of mortared masonry and the volume of spalls
and voids in the case of dry masonry. The dismantling shall be made in such a manner that the quality of
the surrounding work is least affected. While dismantling, the tightness of the joints shall also be compared
with the thickness of joints as specified for assessment of the quality of work. If the volume of spalls and
mortars is more than the specified volume and/or the joints are not filled completely with mortar, then the
entire
work which the sample and test represent shall be rejected. The dismantled portion shall be made good by
the Contractor at his own cost after completion of the test.
8.8.4 Measurement
Stone masonry shall be measured in cubic meters. The pointing shall be measured in sq.m.
8.8.5 Payment
The stone masonry shall be paid at the respective contract unit prices which shall be the full and
the final compensation to the Contractor.
8.9 CRUSHED STONE FILLING WORKS
8.9.1 Stones
All stones used for this work shall be hard, uniform in texture, free from impurities, locally the best
available from the nearest quarry or elsewhere approved by the site engineer/supervisor and crushed stone.
Samples which are not similar to the samples supplied shall be rejected. No round stone shall be used unless
broken. Stones shall be fairly regular in size and every stone shall be fitted to the adjacent stones. No stones
shall be less than 15 cm in size. It shall be used below the foundation of RCC STP and ETP tanks and the
area of Platform slab for the different equipment’s associated with the work to the required depth as shown
in the drawing, specified by the RE.
8.9.2 Sand
The sand shall conform to the Article 5.11 (specification” Civil Work”) above.
8.9.3 Laying and Compaction

The crushed stone shall be laid in flat and sand shall be spread over the stone completed to the required
depth after sprinkling water. The ratio of crushed stone to sand shall be maintained in the ratio 70% crushed
stone and 30% sand in composition. The compaction shall be carried out by mechanically means to get the
desired compaction to the satisfaction of the Supervision Team. Each layer of the stone shall be so laid that
the final completed depth after sand blinding and watering shall not exceed as per BOQ
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8.9.4 Measurement
The measurement shall be in cubic meter of complete finish work
8.10 STONE SOLING WORK
8.10.1 Stones
All stones used for this work shall be hard, uniform in texture, free from impurities, locally the best
available from the nearest quarry or elsewhere approved by the site engineer/supervisor. Samples which are
not similar to the samples supplied shall be rejected. No round stone shall be used unless broken. Stones
shall be fairly regular in size and every stone shall be fitted to the adjacent stones. No stones shall be less
than 15 cm in size.
8.10.2 Sand
The sand shall conform to the Article 5.11 (specification” Civil Work”) above.
8.10.3 Laying and Compaction

The stone shall be laid in flat and sand shall be spread over the stone completed to the required depth after
sprinkling water. Each layer of the stone shall be so laid that the final completed depth after sand blinding
and watering shall not exceed as per BOQ. The compaction shall be carried out either manually or
mechanically to the satisfaction of the Supervision Team.
8.10.4 Measurement
The measurement shall be in cubic meter of complete finish work.
9. FLOORING
9.1 PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE

Providing, mixing, laying and compacting (1:2:4 concrete) screeding of specified thickness on floor in true
line and level including the cost of curing all complete
Plain cement concrete M15 (1:2:4) flooring with cement, sand and stone ballast, including laying in panels
(the side of the panels shall be bounded with teak wood batten or flat iron bars of same size and fixed with
weak mortar or with nails or hooks), providing proper slope for draining wash water, all complete, in sqm.
9.1.1 Preparation of Base

Before laying the cement concrete screeding, base shall be cleared of all foreign matter. If necessary, the
base shall chip and cleaned with wire brushes. Clean base shall then be wetted with water thoroughly, but
no water pool shall be allowed. Necessary slope shall be given as per the drawing and instruction of
Engineer.
9.1.2 Proportion
The proportion shall be 1 cement: 2 sand: 4 stone aggregate 12 mm. and down gauge by volume as
specified in the schedule. Grading of aggregate shall be as per reinforced concrete specification.
9.1.3 Placing
The screeding shall be laid to specify thickness and maintain the slope as per the drawing and instruction of
Engineer. Screeding of the flooring shall be casted in one operation.
9.1.4 Finishing
Compact first with wood float. The blows shall be fairly heavy but as consolidation takes place, light rapid
strokes shall be given. Beating shall continue till all hollows in concrete are filled with mortar cream. Then
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the surface shall be troweled till the moisture disappears. The surface shall be checked with straight edge.
The finish surface shall be cured for 7 days. Sample of workmanship shall be got approved prior to work.
9.1.5 Measurement
Measurement shall be the exact length and breadth. It shall be paid in Sq.m of the work done. Nothing shall
be admissible for slope, small area, corners and work in any shape. No deduction shall, however, be made
for protruding or independent columns occurring in the floor, door frame embedded in floor or any other
part, when the area involved does not exceed 0.1 sq. m. Rate shall include materials and labour complete.
9.2 SKIRTING
9.2.1 Cement skirting

Providing and laying 20 mm. thick cement plaster skirting up to 150 mm. height with cement mortar 1: 3
(1 cement: 3 sand) finished with a floating coat of neat cement and hardening liquid including curing.
It shall be paid in rm.
The thickness of the skirting shall be governed by the thickness of internal plaster. It shall project by 6 mm.
from the finished surface of the plaster. The receiving surface shall be prepared similar to that for the
plastering on walls.
9.2.2 Mortar
Mortar shall be 1 cement: 3 sand well mixed and applied as per cement plaster. When the surface becomes
even it shall be uniformly covered with a coat of neat cement mixed integrally with the hardening liquid 2
litres to 50 Kg. of cement 6 mm. thick finished smooth. The corners, angles, junctions shall be truly vertical
and or horizontal. Rounding of corners and junctions as required shall be done without any extra charge.
The finished surface shall be cured for 7 days.
Samples of workmanship shall be got approved prior to execution of work.
9.2.3 Measurement
It shall be measured in ruining metre of the work done. The rate shall include material and labour complete.
It shall be paid in RM.
9.3 CEMENT PUNNING

Providing, mixing, laying cement punning (1:1) in true line and level including the cost of curing, grooving
(if any) as per drawing, specification
It shall be paid in sq. m.
9.4 MEASUREMENT:
It shall be measured in square metre of the work done and rate shall include material and labour complete.
10. PLASTERING
10.1 CEMENT PLASTERING WALLS

Providing and laying 20mm and 12.5mm thick cement plaster on walls on exterior and interior walls
respectively with 1:4 cement sand mortar in perfect line and level including the cost of scaffolding, curing
etc. all complete as per drawing and BOQ.
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10.1.1 Materials
Cement shall conform to as specified under cement concrete work. Sand shall conform to as specified under
cement concrete work and 50 % fine sand shall be mixed.
The cement mortar shall be in 1:4 (1 cement: 4 sand) by volume. The ingredients shall be accurately gauged
and be well and evenly mixed together in a mechanical pan mixture, care being taken not to add more water
than is required. No mortar that has begun to set shall be used. If hand mixing is allowed, then it shall be
done in brick tanks. The gauged material shall be put in the tank and mixed dry. Water will then be added
and the whole mixed again until it is homogeneous and of uniform color. Not more than one bag of cement
shall be mixed at one time which can be consumed within half an hour of its mixing.
The joints in the brick work shall be raked out to a depth of 12.5 mm or 20mm. minimum and the surface
watered and cleaned of all dust and dirt. Concrete surfaces shall be properly racked to get adequate key. Tip
(makers) shall be provided on the surface for proper thickness and obtaining the finished plaster surface in
plumb.
The finished surface shall be minimum average 12.5 mm. on ceiling or 20mm thick on exterior wall and
12.5mm inner wall as specified in BOQ. The surface shall be finished at once by being rubbed over with
trowel till the cement appears on the surface. All corners, angles and junctions shall be truly vertical and
horizontal as the case may be and carefully and neatly finished. Rounding of corners and junctions as
required and directed shall be without extra charge. The finished plaster shall be cured for 7 days and
protected against damage. Sample of workmanship shall be approved prior to commencement of work.
10.1.2 Measurement
It shall be done in square metre of the surface over which the plaster has been done. The thickness of the
plaster shall not be taken into account except for independent columns where the measurement shall be of
finished surface allowing 12.5 mm. over the designed dimensions. Opening shall be deducted in full and
jambs and soffits shall be allowed. Each opening less than 1 sq. m. shall neither be deducted nor extra be
paid for jambs, soffits or the sides of such opening. The rate shall include rounding of all corners, junctions,
making grooves and forming drip course wherever required materials, scaffolding and curing. Unless
otherwise specified nothing extra shall be allowed for plaster on independent columns and beams, any short
width or on curved surfaces and difficult location. It shall be paid in sq. m.
10.2 PLASTERING SOFFITS OF SLABS AND INDEPENDENT CONCRETE

SURFACE
Providing and laying 12.5 mm thick cement plaster on ceiling/Independent Concrete surface with 1:3
cement sand mortar in perfect line and level including scaffolding, curing etc. all complete
Plastering the R. C. C. soffits/slab, column, shear wall with 12.5 mm. thick cement plaster 1 : 3 ( 1 cement :
3 sand 50 % coarse sand + 50 % fine sand ).
The work shall be done as per specification of item No. 10.1. The plaster shall be composed of 1 : 3 (1
cement : 3 sand) cement mortar. Cement slurry shall be used as required. Care should be taken to ensure
that the finished plaster surface shall be plump, plane, straight and true to line. All arises and corners shall
be straight, clean and sharp. All plaster work be subjected to approval of the Engineer and work failing to
meet the requirement shall be dismantled and replaced at the Contractor's expense.
9.4.1 Measurement
It shall be measured in square metre of the surface over which plaster has been done. The rate shall include
rounding of all corners, junctions and forming drip course, making grooves, material, scaffolding and
curing all complete. It shall be paid in sq. m.
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10. WATER PROOFING TREATMENTS
10.1 WATER PROOFING WORKS
11.1 A. Supplying and application of Heavy duty reinforced elastomeric acrylic waterproof coating
(SUPERKOT) total 3 coats including the surface preparation, prime coat, laying of fiber net and
instructions of the Resident Engineer.
10.1.1 Surface preparation

Horizontal surface should have a rough wood foot or broom finish. Smooth formed walls or smooth trowel
led slabs must roughened.
 Remove all dirt, cement laitance, form release agents, curing compounds, loose particles, paints etc. by
means of acid etching, wet or dry sand-blasting or other suitable mechanical means.
 Remove all protrusions, work back to sound concrete, chiselling out any honeycombed or damaged
areas.
 Stop active water leakage by using quick setting compound and grouting method, if required.
10.1.2 Measurement
Measurement shall be in square metre of the actual covered area. Nothing extra shall be allowed for
smoothing any rough surface by dressing cement mortar. Rate shall include all materials, tools, labour as
well as scaffolding all complete. It shall be paid in sq. m.
11. PAINTING
11.1 APPLYING PRIMING COAT OF APPROVED BRAND
a) Cement primer ........... ......... ......... .......……… . sq.m

b) Wood primer ........... ......... ......... ..........……….. sq.m
c) Metal primer ........... ......... ......... ........….…… sq.m
d) Enamel primer……………………………………… sq.m
The primers shall be in seal tins. These shall be of (Berger, Nerolac, Birla, KNP, Asian or Equivalent
Brand) or equivalent as per BOQ and approved by the Resident Engineer.
11.1.1 Preparation
All surfaces shall be papered by sandpaper rubbing and cleaned properly.
The surface for cement plaster shall be patched up with the thick paste of the same primer and smoothed
after drying.
In case of timber having knots and nails holes, they should be filled with stopping and knotting materials.
The knotting material shall consist of pure shellac dissolved in Methylated spirit. For stopping, Russian talc
or gaskets shall be used. The stopping shall consist of two parts of whiting (powdered chalk) , One part of
white lead mixed together in double boiled linseed oil and well kneaded. The surface thus kneaded shall be
allowed to dry up and then sand papered, or readymade approved gaskets may be used.
In case of metal, derusting shall be done and properly cleaned after sand papering.
11.1.2 Application
After preparing the surface, the priming coat shall be applied with hairbrushes and as per manufacturer's
printed instructions.
11.1.3 Measurement
Measurement shall be done in square metre. The measurements shall be as follows:
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Description of Work How measured Multiplying Factor

i) Panelled or Framed Measured flat 1 for each side
ii) Flush doors -do- 1 for each side
iii) Fully glazed or wire -do- ½ for each side
iv) Part panelled or part glazed or -do- 1 for each side
gauged
v) Fully ventilated or louvered -do- 1½ for each side
vi) Trellis or Jeffri Measured flat overall 2 for painting all over
vii) Railing with guard bars, -do- 1 for painting all over
balusters, gratings all over
viii) Gates, open palisade fencing The height shall be taken from the
including standard braces, rails lower end of the palisade upto the
stays top of the palisade but not to the top
of the standards if they are higher.
Nothing extra shall be paid for short width and surface of any shape, size. This shall include for two or
more coats inclusive of materials, scaffolding and labour complete.
11.2 WALL PUTTY

Providing and applying wall putty (Berger, Birla, KNP, Asian or Equivalent Brand) on wall and ceiling
surface with two or more coats to give an even and uniform shade as per BOQ, drawing and specification.
11.2.1 Materials
Wall Putty shall be of Berger, Birla, JK, Asian or any other equivalent brand as per BOQ and approved by
the Engineer in sealed tins.
11.2.2 Application
Before wall putty is commenced on surface, all dirt and foreign matter shall be completely removed. A
vertical stroke with another horizontal stroke shall be termed one coat. Wall putty shall be applied to the
surface with thin smooth steel plate in a number of coats to get uniform finish. After the first coat of the
paint has hardened, the second coat is applied. Similarly required number of coats shall be given to get an
even and uniform shade.
Sample of workmanship shall be approved by the Resident Engineer prior to commencement of work.
11.2.3 Measurement
It shall be measure in square meter by multiplying length and width of actual covered area. Rate shall
include all materials, tools, labour as well as scaffolding all complete. It shall be paid in sq. m.
11.3 WATER PROOF CEMENT PAINTING

Painting the plastered surface with water proofing cement paint of approved brand and of colour with two
or more coats to give an even and uniform shade.
11.3.1 Materials
Water proofing cement shall be of (Berger, Nerolac, Birla, KNP, Asian or Equivalent Brand) as per BOQ
and approved by the Engineer in sealed tins.
11.3.2 Application
Before painting is commenced on surface, all dirt and foreign matter shall be completely removed. The
surface shall be wetted by sprinkling water with a fine spray. The surface shall be sprayed several times
with a few minutes intervals between each spraying to allow the moisture to soak into the surface. A
vertical stroke with another horizontal stroke shall be termed one coat. Paint solution to be applied to the
surface with hair brushes in a number of coats to get uniform finish. After the first coat of the paint has
hardened, It shall be cured with water at least for 24 hours before the second coat is applied. Similarly
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required number of coats shall be given to get an even and uniform shade. It shall be kept damp at least for
seven days.
Sample of workmanship shall be approved by the Engineer prior to commencement of work.
11.3.3 Measurement
It shall be measure in square meter by multiplying length and width of actual covered area. Measurement
shall also be done as per 12.1.3. Nothing extra shall be allowed for painting any rough surface e.g. external
sand - faced plaster or work in short width or surfaces in any shape. Rate shall include all materials, tools,
labour as well as scaffolding all complete. It shall be paid in sq. m.
11.4 PLASTIC EMULSION PAINTING (INTERIOR)

Providing and Applying Primer coat and two coats of the approved brand, colour & quality acrylic coat
plastic Emulsion Paint low (VOC) on internal wall and ceiling surface (Nerolac, Burger, Asian Paints,
Birla, KNP or equivalent for internal paint and silicon based weather coat 1st quality emulsion for exterior
wall paint (Nerolac, Burger, Asian Paints, Birla or equivalent)) paint to achieve evenly shaded surface
including the cost of scaffolding as per the specifications & instructions all complete.
11.4.1 Materials
Acrylic coat plastic emulsion shall be of Nerolac, Burger, Asian Paints, Birla, KNP or any other equivalent
brand as per BOQ and approved by the Engineer in sealed tins.
11.4.2 Application
All surfaces shall be thoroughly planed and sand papered. Knotting and stopping as required shall be
attended.
11.4.3 Measurement
11.5 ENAMEL PAINTING

Providing and application of two or more coats paint with synthetic enamel paint of approved brand and
colour to give an even and uniform shade all complete
11.5.1 Materials
The paints shall be of Nerolac, Burger, Asian Paints, KNP or any other equivalent brand as per BOQ and
approved by the Engineer, in sealed tins.
11.5.2 Preparation of surface

attended.
11.5.3 Application
After preparing the surface and after the priming coat has been applied a top coat shall be applied. Another
coat shall be applied after the previous coat is dry. Care should be taken that dust or other foreign materials
do not settle; they will disfigure the various coats.
The same brand of materials will be used for various coats. The paints shall be used and applied as per
manufacturer's printed instruction. The paint shall be applied with bristle brushes and not horse hair ones.
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The paints shall be applied in the thinnest possible layers with parallel drawings. No flowing down shall be
allowed. Painting to false ceiling and acoustic tile, soft board etc. shall be done by spray painting only.
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shall also be done as per 18.1.3. The rate shall include for two or more coats inclusive of materials, labour,
scaffolding all complete. It shall be paid in sq. m.
11.6 PLASTIC EMULSION PAINT (EXTERIOR)

Providing and Applying Primer coat and two coats of the approved brand, colour & quality silicon-based
weather coat 1st quality emulsion for exterior wall paint (Nerolac, Burger, Birla, KNP or equivalent)) paint
to achieve evenly shaded surface including the cost of scaffolding as per the specifications & instructions
all complete.
11.6.1 Materials
The paint shall be of Nerolac, Burger, Asian Paints, Birla, KNP or equivalent or equivalent brand as per
BOQ and approved by the Engineer in sealed tins.
11.6.2 Application
Before painting is commenced on surface, all dirt and foreign matter shall be completely removed. The
surface shall be wetted by sprinkling water with a fine spray. The surface shall be sprayed several times
with a few minutes intervals between each spraying to allow the moisture to soak into the surface. A
vertical stroke with another horizontal stroke shall be termed one coat. Paint solution to be applied to the
surface with hair brushes in a number of coats to get uniform finish. After the first coat of the paint has
hardened, It shall be cured with water at least for 24 hours before the second coat is applied. Similarly
required number of coats shall be given to get an even and uniform shade. It shall be kept damp at least for
seven days.
11.6.3 Measurement
11.7 FRECH/CHAPRA POLISH

Applying five or more coats with French polish of approved brand and color to give an even and uniform
shade including a shining polish of approved brand.
11.7.1 Materials
The material required for French polish shall be Chapra, Ramtilak, Sprit, Geru, sand paper, colour, shining
polish, etc.
11.7.2 Preparation of surface

attended.
11.7.3 Application
After preparing the surface and after the priming coat has been applied a topcoat shall be applied. Another
coat shall be applied after the previous coat is dry. Care should be taken that dust or other foreign materials
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do not settle, they will disfigure the various coats. A number of coats of French polish shall be applied till
the surface gives a shining appearance. Finally, shining coat shall be approved.
11.7.4 Measurement
shall also be done as per 12.1.3.The rate shall include for five or more coats inclusive of materials, labour,
scaffolding all complete. It shall be paid in sq. m.
12. STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS

SCOPE:
This specification covers requirements for the supply wherever, fabrication and delivery of
structural steel and miscellaneous steel items for the work. This specification also covers redesign
wherever necessary, design of all connections and published members, preparation of all shop
fabrication drawings, inspection and painting of structures by the fabricators.
12.1.1 APPLICABLE CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

Unless otherwise specified herein, the design, materials and workmanship shall conform to the
latest edition of the one or as many as applicable of the following standards or their approved
equivalents.
All standards, specifications and code of practices, referred to herein shall be the latest edition
including all applicable amendments, revisions and additional publications.
List of Indian Standards:
No. I.S. No. I.S. Particular

1. I.S. 226 : Structural steel (standard quality)
2. I.S. 808 : Rolled steel beams, channel and angles sections.
3. I.S. 1099 : Structural steel (ordinary quality)
4. ASTM 06 : General requirements for delivery of rolled steel plates,
sheet piling and bars for structural use.
5. I.S. 1367 : Technical supply conditions for threaded fasteners.
6. I.S. 3757 : High tensile friction grip fasteners for structural
engineering purposes.
7. I.S. 814 : Specifications for covered electrodes for metal arc
welding for mild steel.
8. I.S. 3613 : Acceptance tests for wire flux combination for
submerged-arc welding.
9. B.S. 639 : Covered electrodes for the manual metal arc welding of
mild steel and medium tensile steel
10. AWS. A-5.1 : Specification for mild steel covered arc welding
electrodes.
11. AWS.A-5-17 : Specification for hard mild steel electrodes and
submerged arc welding.
12. I.S. 1052 : Specification for rolling and cutting tolerances for
hot rolled steel products
.
13. I.S. 2074 : Ready mixed paint, red oxide zinc chrome, priming.
14. I.S. 102 : Ready mixed paint, brushing, red lead, non-setting,
priming.
15. I.S. 300 : Code of practice for use of structural steel in general
building construction.
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16. I.S. 875 : Code of practice for structural safety of building : Loading
standards.
17. I.S. 1893 : Recommendations for earthquake resistant design of
structures.
18. B.S. 449 : The use of structural steel in building.
19. I.S. 816 : Code of practice for use of metal arc welding for general
construction.
20. I.S. 4353 : Recommendations for submerged arc welding of mild
steel and low alloy steel.
21. I.S. 823 : Code of procedure for manual metal arc welding of mild
steel.
22. I.S. 817 : Codes of practice for training and welding of metal arc
welders.
24. I.S. 1182 : Recommended practice for radiographic examination of
fusion-welded butt joints in steel plates
25. I.S. 5334 : Codes of practice for magnetic particle flaw detection of
welds
26. ASTM E. 94 : Recommended practice for radiographic testing.
27. ASTME. 109 : Dry powder magnetic particle inspection.
28. ASTME. 130 : Wet magnetic particle inspection.
29. ASTME. 165 : Liquid penetrant inspection.
30. I.S. 1477 : Code of practice for painting of ferrous metals in building
all allied finishes.
31. I.S. 1161 : Steel Tubes for structural purposes
32. IS:1363 : Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of product (Part I
to III)
33. I.S. 1852 : Rolling and Cutting Tolerances for Hot Rolled Steel
Products
34. I.S. 3502 : Steel Chequered Plate
I.S. 3757 :
35. High Strength Structural Bolts
36. I.S. 1200 : Method of Measurement
12.1.2 STEEL MATERIALS:

Structural steel shall be procured by the contractor conforming to relevant IS codes and
manufactured by M/s SAIL or TISCO or RINL only and shall be rolled from their own plants and
from virgin material. Materials manufactured by their authorized conversion agents and re-rollers
shall not be accepted. Documentary evidence of purchasing steel produced from these
manufacturers and their manufacturing test certificate shall be submitted. The third party test shall
be carried out as directed in line with the relevant Indian standards and cost of which shall be
included in the item rate and no separate payment shall be made on account of this.
Contractor shall take proper care of the steel supplied by department and protect the same from
weathering and damage. Any such materials rendered unserviceable or damaged while in the
contractor’s custody shall be replaced by contractor at his own cost as directed by the Engineer-in-
Charge.
Contractor’s stock material may be used provided the mill test reports identified with the materials,
satisfactorily demonstrate specified grade and quality. Also all such materials supplied by
contractor shall be in a sound condition of recent manufacture, in full length, free from defects,
loose mill scale, slag intrusions, laminations, pitting, flaky crust etc. and be of full weight of
thickness specified.
Unidentified steel material may be used only with prior permission from Engineer-in- charge, in
writing, for short sections of minor importance or for small unimportant welds and connections
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where in the opinion of the Engineer-in-charge the quality of such material would not adversely
affect the strength and / or durability of the structure. Engineer-in-charge may also permit use of
such material for other work if adequate and random samples taken out and tested to demonstrate
conformity with specification & requirement for work in view.
Contractor shall submit the fabrication drawing for the Engineer-in-charge’s approval before
fabrication commences and make any modification therein as directed by the Engineer-in-charge.
Approval by the Engineer-in-charge of any of the drawings shall not relieve the Contractor from
the responsibility for correctness of engineering & design of connections, workmanship, fit of
parts, details, material, errors or omissions of any and all work shown thereon. The Engineer-in-
charge’s approval shall constitute approval of the size of members, dimensions and general
arrangement but shall not constitute approval of the connections between members and other
details.
Approved design drawings will be furnished to the contractor and all drawings so furnished shall
form a part of this specification. Contractor shall consult these in detail for all the information
contained therein; which pertains to and is required for his work.
The Engineer-in-Charge reserve the right to make changes, revisions to drawings even after release
for preparation of shop drawings are very likely to be made to reflect additional data/details
received and more updated requirements.
Revisions in drawings and any new drawings made to include additional work by the Engineer-in-
charge shall be considered a part of this specification and contract and the contractor shall have no
extra claims on this account.
Unless otherwise specified, the drawings and specifications are intended to include everything
obviously requisite and necessary for the proper and entire completion of the work and job shall
be carried out accordingly for the completeness as required.
Design drawings prepared by the Engineer-in-Charge will show all the dimensions and if
necessary clearance of structure, landings where necessary, size of each member, definite location
of openings at various levels and all other information necessary to enable the contractor in
prepare drawings for fabrication and erection.
It shall be clearly understood that the Engineer-in-charge’s drawings are design drawing and are
not intended to show connection details, thickness of members, cuts, notches, bends and such other
details.
In the case of variation in drawings and specifications the decision of the Engineer-in- Charge
shall be final.
Should contractor in the execution of his work, find discrepancies in the information furnished by
the Engineer-in-charge he shall refer such discrepancies to the Engineer-in-Charge before
proceeding with the work.
12.1.3 . FABRICATION:
All workmanship and finish shall be of the best quality and shall conform to the best- approved
method of fabrication. All materials shall be finished straight and shall be machined true and
square where so specified. All holes and edges shall be free of burrs. Shearing and chipping shall
be neatly and accurately done and all portions of work exposed to view shall be neatly finished.
Standard fabrication clearance as detailed in American Institute of steel construction manuals shall
generally be followed unless otherwise directed approved.
Material at the shops shall be kept clean and protected from weather.
Shop connections shall be effected by welding as specified on the Engineer-in- Charge’s design
drawings.
Rolled materials before being worked shall be straightened unless otherwise required/specified.
If straightening or flattening is necessary, it shall be done by methods that will not injure the
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material. Long plates shall be straightened by passing through a mangle or levelling rolls and
structural shapes by the use of mechanical or hydraulic bar straightening machines.
Heating or forging shall not be resorted to without the prior approval of the Engineer- in-charge in
writing.
Cutting may be by shearing, cropping, sawing or machine flame cutting. All re- entrant corners
shall be shaped notch-free to a radius of at least 12 mm. Sheared or cropped edges shall be
dressed to a neat workmanlike finish and shall be free from distortion and burrs.
The korf on machine flame cut edges shall be removed. Where machine flame cutting is permitted
for high tensile steel, special care shall be taken to leave sufficient metal and all flame hardened
material shall be removed by machining/edge planning.
Hand flame cutting shall be undertaken only if so permitted by Engineer-in-charge and only be
carried out by an expert in such work. Hand flame cut edges shall be ground smooth and straight.
Edge planning of sheared, chopped or gas cut edges is not intended unless the sheared, chopped or
gas cut edges are such as to warrant it or specifically called for.
12.1.4 WELDING:
Welding procedure shall be submitted to Engineer-in-charge for approval. Welding shall be

entrusted to only qualified and experienced welders who shall be periodically tested and graded
as per IS 817, IS: 7310 (Part 1) and IS: 7318 (Part 1).
Electrodes for structural welding works shall comply with the requirements of IS: 226 and / or BS:
634 or AWS: A-5.1 and shall be of approved make.
The electrodes shall be suitable for use in the position and type of work as laid down in the above
specifications and as recommended by the manufacturer.
Electrodes of classification AWS E 60 XX and C 70 XX shall be used for welding steel
conforming to I.S. 226 and I.S. 2062 and of classification AWS E 70 XX for steel conforming to
I.S. 961. Electrodes other than low-hydrogen electrodes shall not be permitted for thickness of 32
mm and above.
Joints in materials above 20 mm thick and all the important connections shall be made with
low Hydrogen electrodes of AWS E 7016 or E 7010 classification.
The filler wire and flux combination for submerged arc welding shall conform to the requirements
for the desired application as laid down in I.S. 3613. The weld metal deposited by the submerged
arc process shall have mechanical properties not less than that specified for American Welding
Society’s classification 5.17 E 60 for steel to
I.S. 226 and I.S. 2042 and AWS classification 5.17 E 70 for steel to IS: 961.
Electrode Flux covering shall be sound and unbroken. Broken or damaged coating shall cause the
electrodes to be discarded. Covered electrodes for manual-arc welding shall be properly stored to
an oven prior to use in a manner recommended by the manufacturer and only an hour’s quota shall
be issued to each welder from the oven.
Electrodes larger than 5mm diameter shall not be used for root-runs in butt welds.
Welding plants and accessories shall have capacity adequate for the welding procedure laid down
and shall satisfy appropriate standards and be of approved make and quality. Contractor shall
maintain all welding plants in good working conditions. All the electrical plants in connection with
the welding operation shall be properly and adequately earthen and adequate means of measuring
the current shall be provided.
All welds shall be made only by welders and welding operators who have been properly trained
and previously qualified by tests to perform the type of work required as prescribed in the relevant
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applicable standards.
All welds shall be free from defects like blowholes, slag inclusions, lack of penetration, under
cutting, cracks etc. All welds shall be cleaned of slag or flux and show uniform sections,
smoothness of weld metal, featheredges without overlap and freedom from porosity.
Fusion faces and surfaces adjacent to the joint for a distance of at least 50 mm on either side shall
be absolutely free from grease, paint, loose scales, moisture or any other substance which might
interfere with welding or adversely affect the quality of the weld.
Joint surfaces shall be smooth, uniform and free from fins, tears, laminations etc.
Preparation of fusion faces shall be done in accordance with the approved fabrication drawings by
shearing, chipping, achining or machine flame cutting except that shearing shall not be used for
thickness over 8 mm.
In the fabrication of cover plated beams and built up members all shop splices in each component
part shall be made before such component part is welded to other parts of the member. Wherever
weld reinforcement interiors with proper fit-up between components to be assembled for welding,
these welds shall be ground flush prior to assembly.
The members to be joined by fillet welding shall be brought and held as close together as possible
and in no event shall be separated by more than 3 mm. If the separation is 1.5 mm or greater the
fillet weld size shall be increased by the amount of separation. This shall only apply if the surfaces
are completely sealed by welds. In all other cases the fit-up shall be close enough to exclude water
after painting.
The separation between faying surfaces of lap joints and butt joints with backing plate shall not
exceed 1.5 mm. A butting part to be butt-welded shall be carefully aligned and the correct root gap
maintained throughout the welding operation.
Misalignments greater than 25 percent of the thickness of the thinner plate or 3 mm whichever is
smaller shall be corrected and in making the correction the parts shall not be drawn into a shape
sharper than 2 degrees (1 in 27.5).
Pre-qualified procedures recommended for appropriate welding standards and known to provide
satisfactory welds shall be followed. For non-standard procedures, qualification testes are
prescribed in IS: 823 shall be made to verify the adequacy of the procedures. A welding procedure
shall be prepared by the contractor and submitted to the Engineer-in-charge for approval before
the welding starts. This shall include all the details of welding procedures with reference to the
provisions of IS: 823 and IS: 4353. Approval of the welding procedure by the Engineer-in-charge
shall not relieve the contractor from his responsibility for correct & sound fabrication without
distortion to the finished structure.
Submerged arc automatic or semi-automatic welding shall generally be employed. Only where it is
not practicable to use submerged arc welding manual arc welding may be resorted. Voltage and
current (and polarity if direct current is used) shall be set according to the recommendations of the
manufacturer of the electrode being used and suitability to thickness of material, joint form etc.
The work shall be positioned for flat welding wherever practicable and overhead weld shall be
avoided.
No welding shall be done when the surface of the member is wet nor during periods of high wind
unless the welding operator and the work are properly protected.
In joints connected by fillet welds the minimum sizes of single run fillet welding or first runs and
minimum full sizes of fillet welds shall conform to the requirement of IS: 816 and IS: 823.
All complete penetration butt welds made by manual arc welding except when produced with the
aid of backing material or welded in flat position from both sides in square-edge material not over
8 mm thick with root opening not less than one-half the thickness of the thinner part joined shall
have the root of the initial layer gouged and on the back side before welding is started from that
side and shall be so welded as to secure sound metal and complete fusion throughout the entire
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core section.
Butt welds shall be terminated at the ends of joint in a manner that will ensure their soundness.
Where abutting parts are 20 mm or more in thickness run-on and run-off plates with similar edge
preparation and having a width not less than the thickness of the thicker part joined shall be used.
These extension pieces shall be approved upon completion of the weld and the ends of the weld
made smooth and flush with the abutting parts. Where the abutting parts are thinner than 20 mm
the extension pieces may be omitted but the ends of the butt welds shall then be chipped or gouged
out to sound metal and side welded to fill up the ends to the required reinforcement.
Each layer of a multiple layer weld except root and surface runs may be moderately peened with
light blows from a blunt tool. Care shall be exercised to prevent scaling or flaking of weld and
base metal from over peening.
No welding shall be done on base metal at a temperature below 5 oC. Base metal shall be preheated
as required to the temperature given in the table below prior to tack welding or welding. When
base metal not otherwise required to be preheated is at a temperature below zero degree centigrade
it shall be preheated to at least 20oC prior to tack welding or welding. Preheating shall bring the
surface of the base metal within 75 mm of the point of welding to the specified preheat
temperature and this temperature shall be maintained as minimum inter pass temperature while
welding is in progress.
Minimum preheat for I.S. 226 steel in thickness up to 80 mm shall be 10 degrees centigrade.
Electrodes other than low-hydrogen electrodes shall not be permitted for thickness of 75 mm and
above.
Before commencing fabrication of a member or structure in which welding is likely to result in
distortion and or locked up stresses a complete programme of fabrication, assembly and welding
shall be made and submitted to the Engineer-in-charge for approval. Such a programme shall
include, besides other appropriate details, full particulars in regard to the following:
Proposed preheating in components such as flanges and pre-setting of joints to offset expected
distortion. Make up of sub-assemblies proposed to be welded before incorporation in final
assembly.
Proposed joint forms, classification of wire and flux or covered electrodes, welding process
including fitting and welding sequence with directions in which freedom of movement is to be
allowed.
Proposed number, spacing and type of strong backs and details of jigs and fixtures for maintaining
proper fit-up and alignment during welding.
Any other special features like assembling similar members back to back or stress relief.
If so desired by the Engineer-in-Charge mock-up welding shall be carried out at contractor’s cost
to establish the efficiency of the proposed programme, with any modification suggested by the
Engineer-in-charge in limiting distortion or/ and residual stress to acceptable levels.
All welds shall be inspected for flaws by any of the methods described under the clause of
‘Inspection’ given below in this specification. The choice of the method adopted shall be
determined by Engineer-in-charge.
Contractor shall quote separately for carrying out such tests as called for in the schedule of
quantities. Contractor shall be paid only for tests, which establish soundness of welds. In case the
tests wherever defective work such tests will be at the contractor’s cost and contractor shall correct
such defects at his own cost and prove the soundness of rectified work.
The correction of defective welds shall be carried out as directed by the Engineer-in- charge
without damaging the parent metal. When a crack in weld is removed, magnetic particle inspection
or any other equally positive means as prescribed by the Engineer-in-charge shall be used to
inspect that the whole of the crack and material up to 25 mm beyond each end of the crack has
been removed. Cost of such test & operation incidental to correction shall be on contractor’s
account.
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12.1.5 TOLERANCES:
The dimensional and weight tolerances for rolled shapes shall be in accordance with I.S. 1852 and /
or ASTM A6. No rolled or fabricated member shall deviate from straightness by more than 1/1000th
of the length or 10 mm whichever is smaller. The length of members with both ends finished for
contact shall have a tolerance of (±) 1 mm. Members without ends finished for contact bearing shall
have a tolerance of (±) 1.5 mm for members up to 10 metres long and a tolerance of (±) 3 mm for
members over 10 metres in length.
Lateral deviation between centre line of web plates and Centre line of flange plate at contact
surface in the case of built up sections shall not exceed 6 mm.
The combined warpage and filet of flanges in welded built up sections shall not exceed 1/200th of
the flange width or 3 mm whichever is smaller.
The deviation from flatness of welded plate girder web in the length between stiffeners or a length
equal to the depth of the girder shall not exceed 1/150th of each length.
Deviations from the specified depth of welded girders measured at the Centre line of the web shall
not exceed (±) 3 mm up to a depth of 1000 mm, (±) 5 mm for depths above 1000 mm up to 2000
mm and (+) 0 mm and (-) 5 mm for depths over 2000 mm.
12.1.6 END MILLING:

Column ends bearing on each other or resting on based plates and compression joints designed for
bearing shall be milled true and square to ensure proper bearing and alignment.
Base plates shall also have their surfaces milled true and square.
12.1.7 INSPECTION:
The Contractor shall give due notice to the Engineer-in-charge in advance of the works getting
ready for inspection. All rejected material shall be promptly removed from the shop and replaced
with new material for the Engineer-in-charge’s approval/ inspection. The fact that certain material
has been accepted at the Contractor’s shop shall not invalidate final rejection at site by the
Engineer-in-charge; if it fails to conform to the requirements of these specifications, to be in proper
condition or has fabrication inaccuracies which prevents proper assembly nor shall it invalidate
any claim which the department may make because of defective or unsatisfactory materials and/or
workmanship.
No materials shall be painted or despatched to site without inspection and approval by the
Engineer-in-charges unless such inspection is waived in writing by the Engineer-in-charge.
Shop inspection by the Engineer-in-charge or his authorized representative on submission of test
certificates and acceptance thereof by the Engineer-in-charge shall not relieve contractor from the
responsibility of furnishing material conforming to the requirements of these specifications nor
shall it invalidate any claim which the engineer-in-charge may make because of defective or
unsatisfactory material and of workmanship.
Contractor shall provide all the testing and inspection services and facilities for shop work except
where otherwise specified. Contractor’s inspection work shall be under the control of a competent
Chief Inspector whose primary responsibility is inspection reporting to management and not to
production departments.
For fabrication work carried out in the field the same standard of supervision and quality control
shall be maintained as in shop fabricated work. The inspection and testing shall be conducted in a
manner satisfactory to the Engineer-in-charge.
The inspection and tests on structural steel members shall be as set forth below:
If mill test reports are not available to any steel material the same shall be got tested by contractor to
the Engineer-in-charge’s satisfaction to demonstrate conformly with the relevant specification.
The under mentioned tests are not generally required for the work and if required will be paid
extra.
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Magnetic Particle Test: Where root and intermediate passes of weld is examined by magnetic
particle testing such testing shall be carried out throughout. Its entire length in accordance with
ASTM specification E-109. In the case of completed welds such tests shall be carried out in
accordance with ASTM specification E-109 0r E-130 as decided by the Engineer-in-charge. If heat
treatment is performed the completed weld shall be examined after the heat treatment. All defects
shall be replaced and retested. Magnetic particle tests shall be carried out using alternating current.
Direct current may be used with the permission of the Engineer-in-charge.
Liquid Penetrant Inspection: In the case of welds examined by liquid penetrant inspection such
tests shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM E- 164 or I.S. 3650. All defects shown shall
be repaired and rechecked.
Radiographic Inspection: All full strength butt welds shall be fully radiographed in accordance
with the recommended practice for radiographic testing as per ASTM E-94 and Part U.W. 51
ASME Code Section VIII.
12.1.8 Dimension, Workmanship & Cleanliness:

The structural steel members shall be inspected at all stages of fabrication and assembly to verify
that dimensions, tolerances, alignment and surface finish, painting where specified are in
accordance with the requirements shown on contractor’s approved shop drawings and Engineer-in-
charge’s drawings.
12.1.9 Inspection or Test failure:
In the event of any failure of structural steel members to meet an inspection or test requirement,
contractor shall notify Engineer-in-charge or his authorized representative. Contractor must obtain
permission from Engineer-in-charge before repair is undertaken.
The quality control procedures to be followed to ensure satisfactory repair shall be subject to
approval by Engineer-in-charge.
Engineer-in-charge has a right to specify additional inspection or testing, as he deems necessary
and the additional cost of such testing will be borne by the department.
Contractor shall maintain records of all inspection and testing which shall be made available to
Engineer-in-charge or his authorized representative.
Some steel work particularly columns along with the tie beams/bracings may have to be shop as-
sembled to ensure satisfactory fabrication, obtaining of adequate bearing areas etc.; if so desired by
Engineer-in-charge at no extra cost to purchaser.
12.1.10 DRILLING HOLES FOR OTHER WORKS:

Holes in members required for installing equipment or steel furnished by other manufacturers or
other contractors shall be drilled in contractor’s shop as part of this contract. The information for
which will be supplied by Engineer-in-charge before fabrication of the steel.
12.1.11 HANDLING AND STORAGE:
No dragging of steel shall be permitted. All steel shall be stored 300 mm above ground on suitable
packing to avoid damage in the order required for erection and with erection marks visible. All
storage areas shall be prepared and maintained by contractor.
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Steel shall not be stored in the vicinity of area where the excavation or grading will be done and if
stored temporarily, this shall be removed by contractor well before such excavation and /or grading
commence in a safe distance to avoid burial under debris.
Scratched or abraded steel shall be given a coat of the primer specified on drawings for protection
after unloading and handling prior to erection. All milled and machined surfaces shall be properly
protected from rust/corrosion by suitable coating and also from getting damaged.
After checking and inspection, all members shall be marked for identification during erection. This
mark shall correspond to distinguishing marks on approved erection drawings and shall be legibly
painted and stamped on it. The erection mark shall be stamped with a metal dye with figures at
least 20 mm high and to such optimum depth as to be clearly visible.
Structural steel frames shall be erected plumb and true. All steel columns and beams shall be
checked for plumb and level individually before and after connections are made. Temporary
bracings may be introduced wherever necessary to take care of all loads to which the structure may
be subjected including erection equipment and the operation thereof. Such bracings shall be left in
place as long as may be required for safety and stability.
12.1.12 INSPECTION AT SITE:

Engineer-in-charge or their authorized representatives shall have free access to all parts of the job
during erection and all erection shall be subject to their approval. In case of faulty erection
all such dismantling and re-erection required will be at contractor’s cost. No paint shall be
applied to field welds until these have been approved by Engineer-in-charge.
12.1.13 PAINTING:
All fabricated steel material except those galvanized shall receive protective paint coating as
specified on design drawings.
The surface of steel work to be painted shall be thoroughly cleaned of all mill scale, rust, grease,
dirt and other foreign matter by hand tool cleaning, power tool cleaning, flame cleaning or sand/
shot blasting as indicated on drawings. In power brushing sufficient care shall be taken not to
burnish mill scale to a slick finish to which paint may not adhere properly.
The paint treatment as specified on drawings shall be applied either by brushing or spraying on
the thoroughly cleaned and dry surface. Airless spraying shall be done if so specified. Surfaces
inaccessible after assembly shall receive and additional coat of the specified paint prior to
assembly.
Paint shall be stirred frequently to keep the pigment in suspension. All paint delivered to the
fabrication shop shall be ready mixed in original sealed containers as packed by the paint
manufacturers and no thinners shall be permitted. No painting shall be done in frosty / foggy
weather or when the humidity is high enough to cause condensation of the surface to be painted.
Paint shall not be applied when the temperature of the surface to be painted is 5 degrees centigrade
or lower.
12.1.14 MODE OF MEASUREMENTS:
For the purpose of payment, the weight of the actual completed structures shall be calculated
from the approved drawings for different items of work.
The allowances will be permitted for galvanizing, welding or for cutting margins. One Tonne
for the purpose of payment shall mean One Metric Tonne i.e., 1000 Kg.
The weight of member made out of standard rolled section such as beam, channels, angles, etc.
shall be based on the standard IS: 800. The weight of member shall be considered without
deducting for holes, notches, bevels cuts etc. Where a component consists of a cut joist or
channels, the full weight of the rolled section shall be considered only if more than half the depth
of the original section is used. Otherwise, only half the section unit weight shall be considered for
calculation of the weight of plates for skew cuts and notches of 900 square centimetre or larger.
The weight of any built-up member shall be separated into weight of each component.
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13. ROOFING
13.1 STEEL TUBULAR TRUSSES AND PURLINS

Steel tube roof trusses, and truss girders etc. with BS or IS steel tube sections including welding, hoisting
and fixing with necessary M.S. bed plates, anchor bolts etc. as per detailed drawings all complete.
13.1.1 Material
Steel tubes used in the trusses shall be finished tubes conforming to the requirements specified in IS: 1161
&IS : 806-1968. Materials shall conform to drawings and BOQ.
13.1.2 Fabrication
The fabrication of trusses using steel tubes shall be done in accordance with IS : 800-1962, welding shall be
done with reference to the IS : 820 and IS : 816-1956. The component parts of the structure shall be
assembled in such a manner that they are neither twisted nor damaged. The fabricator shall submit
fabrication shop drawing for approval. The members of the truss shall be assembled and welding done
according to the drawing. All materials before assembly shall be straight end, if necessary, unless required
to be of a curvilinear form and shall be free from twist. All the works shall be carried under the instructions
of Resident engineer.
13.1.3 Bolting
Washers shall be specially shaped where necessary or other means used, to give the nuts and the heads of
bolts a satisfactory bearing. In all cases where the full bearing area of the bolt is to be developed, the
threaded portion of the bolt shall not be within the thickness of the parts bolted together and washers or
appropriate thickness shall be provided to allow the nut to be completely tightened. Edges should be
dressed to a neat workman like finish and be free from distortion where parts are to be in contact with
metal.
13.1.4 Sealing to Tubes

Where the ends of a tube are not automatically sealed by virtue of its connection by welding to another
member, the end shall be properly and completely sealed. Before sealing, the inside of the tube should be
dry and free from loose scale.
13.1.5 Flattened Ends

In tubular construction, the ends of tubes may be flattened or otherwise formed to provide for welded,
riveted or bolted connections provided that the methods adopted for such flattening do not injure the
material. The change of section shall be gradual.
13.1.6 Erection
The contractor must see to it that the base plates are in one level as shown in drawing. The truss shall be
erected only after the walls and columns have been constructed to the full height. The bolts shall be fitted
loosely at first. The bolts shall be tightened hard only after two pieces of the truss have been closely fitted
till then the truss should be supported fully from underneath by means of props. All the bolts in the truss for
the whole building shall be tightened at one time. The contractor is to pay special attention so that bolts are
not bent due to mishandling of the truss.
13.1.7 Painting
All tubes shall unless specified otherwise shall be painted with one coat of red oxide paint before erection at
site and one coat of red oxide paint after erection.
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13.1.8 Measurement
It shall be measured in weight and shall be paid in Kg. Rate shall include the strut, purlin, base plate, gusset
plate, nut & bolts and other accessories, materials and labour all complete.
13.2 CGI ROOFING SHEET
13.2.1 Quality
The surfaces of the sheets must be clean, bright and free from rust; any sheet showing a white powdery
deposit should be rejected. Iron galvanized after and not before the process of corrugations should be used.
0.55mm thick, 120 GDM Zinc Coating Coloured CGI sheet of varying width and plain GI ridge of
approved brand and colour as per drawing and BOQ approved by Resident Engineer shall be used.
13.2.2 Laying and Fixing

They are laid over purlins, one at each end and one in the middle of each sheet. Each sheet is laid with end
lap of 150 mm and the side laps should be of 2 corrugations. The sheets are either riveted or jointed with
limpet washer. The rivet holes should be drilled & all holes should be in ridges and never in gutters. The
tools must be very sharp so that there is no tearing. It is better to rivet 3 or 4 in breadth and then hoisted to
the position. The rivet holes should be about 224 mm apart on the sides and at every second corrugation at
the ends where four sheets overlap. It is better to drill the holes not punches.
All rivets will be G.I. and will be passed from below with a lead washer on the top extending 12 mm round
beyond the edge of the hole. Care should be taken that the sheet is well supported underneath and no
inundations are made on the upper surface. The sheets are secured to the iron purlins by means of 10 mm
dia. hooks or bolts passing through the sheets and 75 mm screws to the wooden purlins.
The bolt holes should be slightly larger than the diameter of the bolts and covered with a limpet or leaden
washer. All rivets, bolts etc. should be set in white lead.
13.2.3 Ridges and Hips
The ridges and hips are covered by plain G.I. riveted sheets and fastened with limpet washers to Plain GI
sheets and overlap of 300 mm on each side and joint set in white lead.
The sheets should be fastened at eaves and ends, by continuous length of flat steel bars called "Wind Ties"
which are usually 40 mm x 6 mm with slotted holes bolted down to the bressummer or rafter at about 100
mm intervals. These bolts should not be less than 45 mm in length with 150 mm square plates over pillars
or walls. The projection at eaves is generally 32 mm to 50 mm.
The pitch is sloped up to 25 to 40 degree. The finished surface shall be uniform and the lines of
corrugations shall be uniform and the lines of corrugations shall be straight and parallel.
13.2.4 Measurement
The CGI sheet roofing shall be measured in Sqm. and plain GI sheet ridge shall be in Rm. Rate shall
include the Hilti screw/self-tapping screw and bolts, limpit, washer, bitumen washer, and other accessories,
materials and labour all complete.
13.3 RAIN WATER GUTTER
13.3.1 Quality
Providing and installation of 1mm thick,120 GDM Zinc Coating, Coloured CGI plain sheet 150mm-
450mm wide colour G.I. The surfaces of the sheets must be clean, bright and free from rust; any sheet
showing a white powdery deposit should be rejected. Iron galvanized after and not before the process of
corrugations should be used.
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13.3.2 Measurement
The MS rain water gutter shall be measured in running meter. Rate shall include the manufacturing,
installation and other accessories, materials and labour all complete.
14. SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS
14.1 PRE-CAST INTERLOCKING CONCRETE BLOCK

Providing and laying pre-cast Interlocking Concrete Blocks of 60mm thick with compressive strength M35
over 50 mm thick stone dust as specified in the designed drawings of approved pattern and colour in the
walkway, parking, road, etc.as per BOQ and site engineers instruction.
14.1.1 Preparation of Sub-grade

Loose soil shall be removed up to a depth of 150mm then the surface shall be rammed in true line level by
sprinkling water to achieve at least 90% of density.
14.1.2 Preparation of Base Course

Providing and laying of 150mm crushed aggregate base course mixed with stone dust over prepared sub-
grade, compacted with roller by sprinkling water to achieve 100% density all complete.
14.1.3 Preparation of Stone Dust Bed
Providing and laying of 50mm Stone dust bed as specified in the design drawings over prepared base
course. The stone dust bed shall be well compacted by sprinkling water.
14.1.4 Laying of Interlocking Concrete Paving Block
Providing and laying pre-cast interlocking concrete paving blocks 60 mm thick as specified in the designed
drawings over stone dust bed. Interlocking units shall be laid in running or stretcher bond as their
interlocking design resists the forces that cause creep. Each block is place against the adjacent units without
disturbing the other units, developments are taking place at this time relative to mechanized placement of
individual units or clusters of block that are tied together with break-away webs. The order of laying should
be such that it is never necessary to force a block between those already laid.
Where whole units do not fit at the edges of a pavement, cut block are used to fill the spaces. Spaces left
around manholes and drainage inlets are treated in the same manner. This is readily accomplished with a
small hydraulic block splitter. Spaces less than about 40mm can be filled with sand.
Concrete or masonry sand should be spread over the installed paving blocks so that it may be vibrated into
the joints. After enough area is laid to make vibration worthwhile, the blocks are vibrated to their final level
to their final level with a plate vibrator. The vibrating action compact the sand and also forces some sand
up between the joints. After the initial vibration, sand is brushed over the surface and is vibrated into the
joints by additional two passes of the vibrator. This locks the block together so that they no longer act as
individual units but as a group in distributing loads. Vibration also evens out any minor variations in level
between units. The vibrator should not be passed closer than about one yard from and unrestrained edge.
After surplus sand is removed the pavement is completed and ready for traffic. If heavy trucks are used to
deliver materials close to the work, the sanding and vibrations should be done before the trucks are
permitted to enter that section of the pavement.
Installation system in brief:

 Pavers shall be clean and free of foreign materials before installing the interlocking blocks.
 Installation should start from corner or straight edge and proceed forward over the levelled stone dust
course.
 Paving work shall be plumb, level, and true to line and grade; shall be installed to properly coincide
and align with adjacent work and elevations all edges must be retained to secure the perimeter stones
and stone dust course.
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 Paving blocks should be installed hand tight and level on the undisturbed stone dust bed.
 Concrete or masonry sand should be spread over the installed paving blocks so that it may be vibrated
into the joints.
 Roller or plate vibratos should be used to compact the base course and stone dust and to vibrate the
sand into the stone joints.
 Excess sand should be swept into the joints or disposed of from surface area.
 The completed paving stone installation should be washed down and cleaned to provide a clean
finished workmanlike installation.
14.1.5 Measurement
Measurement shall be in square metre of the actual covered area. Nothing extra shall be allowed for sand
blending, small hydraulic block splitter, etc. Rate shall include all materials, tools, labour, etc., including
50 mm thick stone dust bed all complete. It shall be paid in sq.m. The crushed aggregate base course shall
be paid separately in cum.
14.2 TURFING/GRASS SLIPS

Providing and laying Turfing/grass slips with approved weed free turfs or grass Carpet, watering and
maintenance of lawn for at least 30 days all complete
It shall be paid in sq. m.
Turfs shall be interpreted as grass carpet of size 30cmx 30 cm slip that is seasonally dormant during cold or
dry seasons and is capable of renewing growth after the dormant period. The turfs shall be brought by the
Contractor from areas where the top soil is reasonably fertile and contain a high percentage of loamy
topsoil. Turfs shall be cut or stripped from living, thickly matted turf relatively free from weeds or other
undesirable foreign plants, large stones, roots or other materials which might be detrimental to the
development of the turf or to future maintenance. Turf including the soil containing the roots shall be
planted in a neat and systematic way.
The top soil on which Turfing is to be done shall be free of admixture of sub-soil, stone, gravel, clay lumps,
plants or their roots, sticks or other extraneous material exceeding 50 mm. diameter. It shall be clay loam.
The top soil shall be approved by the Engineer before being placed.
The strips of turf shall be in uniform widths not less than 230 mm. and length not more than 460 mm. and
such lengths should be readily lifted without breaking, tearing or loss of soil. The turfs shall be transplanted
within 24 hours from the time it is stripped unless storing is necessary. If stored, turfs shall be stacked, kept
moist and protected from exposure to sun. Turfs shall be cut and moved only when the soil mixture
conditions are such that favorable results can be expected. Turfing shall be performed only during the
seasons when satisfactory results can be expected. Turfing may be transplanted during drought free periods
with the approval of the Engineer provided the turf bed is watered to moisten the soil to a depth of at least
100 mm immediately prior to laying the turf.
The turf shall be carefully placed by hand, edge to edge with staggered joints, in rows at right angle to the
slopes, commencing at the base of the area to be turfed and working upward. The turf shall immediately be
pressed firmly into contact with bed by tamping to provide a true and even surface. Screened soil of good
quality shall be used to fill all cracks between turfs. The quality of fill soil shall not cause smothering of the
grass.
The Contractor shall provide general care for the turfed area, protect against traffic and shall continue care
until final inspection and acceptance of the work. If the surface become gullied or otherwise damaged
during the period the affected area shall be repaved to stabilise grade and condition as directed.
14.2.1 Measurement
It shall be measured in square meter on the ground surface including materials and labour.
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14.3 FLOWER PLANTATION

Supplying and planting of seasonal flowering plant with root of 8" ht minimum or specific plant as
specified in drawing, BOQ including pitting, transplanting, composting and mulching (Pit size 30 cm dia. X
30 cm depth) mix compost with soil and back fill into pit to 1/4 of the pit volume as per BOQ and
instruction of site engineer.
14.3.1 Materials
The size and type of flowers to be planted shall be approved by Engineer prior to supply and plantation.
14.3.2 Measurement
It shall be measured in Numbers of flower planted and running meter as per BOQ.
14.4 TREE PLANTATION WITH METAL TREE GUARD

Supplying of Ornamental Tree, Excavation of Trench, Tree Plantation, mulching, weeding and watering for
at least 30 days, Fabrication and fixing of Tree Guard of Metal Frame (45cm Dia., 4-3x20mm iron listy,
5"x5" mesh and height 1 m) all complete as per drawing and BOQ.
14.4.1 Materials
The variety and size of tree plant shall be as per approval of Resident Engineer. The plant shall not have the
dead branches and shall have fresh full roots. The Guard post of specified size and shape shall be fixed
around the plant by fixing over concrete ring base of minimum 150mm thickness.
14.4.2 Measurement
It shall be measured in Numbers of Tree planted with tree guard.
14.5 KERBSTONE
14.5.1 General
providing and laying M20 precast in situ concrete in kerbs with 12 mm thick 1:3 cement sand mortar
bedding and joints including foundation excavation, levelling, Flat Brick Soling and 75mm thick/30cm
wide 1:2:4 PCC works (kerb stone size 150*200*350) all complete
14.5.2 Measurement
It shall be measured in Running meter of Kerb Stone so laid. No extra payment shall be done for stone
soling and PCC works.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
15.1 METAL (MILD STEEL-MS) GRATING

Providing, fabrication and fixing of MS iron works for grating with one coat of red oxide paint all
complete
15.1.1 Measurement
It shall be measured in Kg. Rate shall be inclusive of all materials and labour complete.
15.2 BOUNDARY WALL USING MS GRILLS/ SQUARE HOLLOW PIPES

Supplying, fabrication and fixing in Boundary Wall with 20x20mmx2mm thick Square MS hollow pipe
and 100x100x5mm MS square vertical post including the cost of materials, labour, fixing, fitting and
primer works all complete as per Drawing , Technical Specification and instruction of Engineer.
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15.2.1 Materials
The Mild Steel pipe of 20x20mm square and 2mm wall thickness shall be cut to shape, and size, properly
welded to fill the gaps in every joint. The Pipe shall confirm the IS 4923:1997 Specification for structural
Steels
15.2.2 Installation
The end of Hollow square pipe along the face of concrete Member shall be embedded for minimum of 6"
inside the concrete or properly welded in structural steels or frames for firm finishing. Not any slots or
holes in welded joints are permitted while preparing the grill of square pipe. Spacing, Size and Shape of the
finished grill shall be as per the drawing or as instruction of Engineer. The top end of Vertical pipe shall be
finished with minimum 50mm high pyramid of 20x20mm base. 100x100x5mm MS hollow pipe shall be
erected at every 2 m interval between Concrete Pillars for framing the Grill from either Side. The Post shall
be properly erected over the concrete block of 1:1.5:3 Cement concrete foundation. The cost of Concrete
foundation shall be paid as separate item.
15.2.3 Measurement
The measurement shall be done in square meter (m2) of finished grill by multiplying the clear spacing
between two concrete pillars with total height of grill from base of vertical 20x20x2mm square pipe with tip
of square pyramid (20x20mm base). The rate shall include the vertical post from foundation to top,
horizontal pipes, vertical pipes, semi-circular design pipes, welding, joining, fixing, finishing and one coat
of primer all complete.
15.3 BOUNDARY WALL USING MS ANGLE, POST, GI MESH AND FENCE WIRE
Providing, Fabrication, Fixing and Primer Painting of Boundary wall with 40*40*5 mm MS Post @ 2m c/c,
frame of 25x25x5 and 25x25x5mm MS angle and 10SWG GI chain link of mesh size 50x50mm at Angle
Frames with 10mm dia hook for chain-link anchorage and 12mm dia anchor Holdfast jammed and
25*25*5mm angle bracing at Every 15m length and change in direction/bend all complete as per Drawing
and Technical Specifications and Engineer’s Instruction
15.3.1 Installation
The 40*40* 5mm MS Post shall be erected at every 2m spacing c/c. embedded in the concrete Block
(1:1.5:3) from beneath the foundation. The top 70cm length of Post shall be bend 45 degree for fencing
works. Fencing shall be properly hooked in the post. The MS angles of specified size in BoQ shall be used
as a frame for GI chain link mesh. Horizontal top of the Angle frame shall be welded with the 150mm
height 3*20mm MS Strip with hook type design at top . The spacing of the strip shall not be more than
120mm c/c. Three layer of barbed wire fence shall be fixed in the angled portion of post. The angle frame
shall be properly welded in the Metal post or fixed with bolt in post as per instruction of Engineer. The MS
frame and post shall be painted with aluminium paint all complete after installation.
15.3.2 Measurement
The measurement shall be done in square meter (m2) of finished grill by multiplying the C/C spacing
between two Posts with total height of grill from Lower angle to upper angle. i.e. height of the vertical
strips shall be excluded in measurement. The total length of Metal post from the foundation to the top end
including the bend portion has been included in this item and no extra payment shall be done for this.
15.3.3 Payment
Payment of finished works shall be done in square meter of the above measured quantity. The Cost of
Supplying, fabrication, fixing, painting all complete has been included. However in case of fencing, the
payment shall be done as separate item in Running meter basis for a group of 3 rows of wire supplying and
fixing all complete.
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16. GENERAL NOTES
16.1 GENERAL
a. Read structural drawings in conjunction with Architectural, Sanitation/Plumbing, Mechanical and

Electrical drawings. Report any discrepancies to the Engineer prior to fabrication or construction.
Any conflict between specifications and drawing shall be likewise reported.
b. Contractor shall be responsible for checking field dimensions and site conditions.
c. Unless otherwise indicated all construction joints shall be roughened joints with 5 mm minimum
Amplitude.
a. No measurement shall be directly taken from the print only written dimensions shall be followed.
b. The Standard Codes, wherever mentioned, shall be of latest revision ones.
16.2 FOUNDATION
a. Foundations shall be on undisturbed soil.
b. Soil bearing capacities shall be verified in the field. Notify Engineer immediately of any soft
pockets or other adverse soil conditions encountered.
c. The line of slope between adjacent excavations for footings or along stepped footing shall not
exceed a rise of 1 in a run of 2.
d. Placing of foundation concrete shall be done as soon as excavations have been completed and
approved by the Engineer.
16.3 BACKFILLING
a. Backfilling to foundation wall shall be done simultaneously on both sides.
b. Backfilling shall be done in layers of not more than 150 mm, each layer being properly compacted
to at least 95 % modified protector density.
16.4 CONCRETE AND REINFORCING STEEL

a. Cast-in-situ concrete shall have minimum 28 days compressive cube strength as specified in the
Specifications. Minimum cylinder strength shall be 85 % of cube strength.
b. Reinforcing steel shall be new hot rolled deformed bars having a minimum yield strength of 415
N/mm2 and conforming to is 1786;1979 or is 1139 ; 1966 marked.
c. Minimum reinforcing laps shall be in accordance with IS - 456;1978 and as specified on structural
drawings.
d. Cover to reinforcing steel shall be in accordance with IS - 456;1978 and as specified in structural
drawings.
e. Welded wire mesh for reinforcement shall conform to IS - 4948;1974.
f. Provide corner bars to match horizontal reinforcing steel in walls and footings.
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g. Provide dowels to walls and piers, to match vertical bars in walls and piers, unless otherwise
indicated.
h. Plumbing slots, holes around pipes, ducts or other items which pass through concrete slab or wall
shall be filled and patched to the same depths as the slab or wall.
i. Unless otherwise indicated, all horizontal and vertical construction joints shall be roughened joints
with 5 mm. minimum Amplitude.
j. Slabs on grade shall be cast in panels bounded by column guidelines in a checkered board pattern
allow at least 48 hours between casting of adjacent panels.
k. In the slabs on grade, welded wire fabric of equivalent area may be used in lieu of reinforcing bars,
reinforcing steel shall be 35 mm. clear from the top of slab.
l. Hanging devices for piping shall be provided at the time of casting, breaking out concrete for
hanging from reinforcing bars will not be permitted.
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Technical Specification- Civil 1

Medical College Infrastructure Construction Develop-

7.2.7 Concrete Mixing 33

11. WATER PROOFING TREATMENTS 54

14. SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS 72

16. GENERAL NOTES 77

e. "Employer" means Medical College Infrastructure Construction Development Committee, Geta,

f. The requirements of specifications under 2. General, 3. Materials shall be fulfilled by the

g. "Engineer" shall mean the Consultant and his authorized Representative.

2.1 BILL OF QUANTITIES (BOQ)

2.2 PROJECT INFORMATION BOARDS

2.3 PROJECT SAFETY MEASURES

2.4 DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND MEASUREMENTS

2.5 CLEARING THE SITE

2.7 MEASURING MATERIALS

2.8 TEMPORARY PROTECTION

2.9 QUALITY OF WORK

2.10 LEAVE CLEAN

2.12 SITE TRIALS OR TRIAL SECTIONS

2.12.1 Recapulative Schedule of Tests

2.13 BORROW / QUARRY SITE

2.14 PROVISIONAL ITEMS

2.16 WATER SUPPLY AND POWER SUPPLY

2.17 MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS

2.19 NOTICE OF OPERATIONS

2.20 SURVEY AND DATUM FOR LEVELS

2.21 SUPPLY OF FUEL OILS

2.22 SURVEY AND SETTING

2.23 ASSISTANCE OF ENGINEERS

2.23.1 Meetings and Reports

2.23.3 Contractor's Camps, Workshop, Stores, Offices etc.

2.23.4 Scaffolding, ladder etc. for Inspection

2.23.5 Site Office, Stationary, Furniture, Equipment, etc.

2.23.6 Survey Equipment for the Engineer

3.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF MATERIALS

3.3 SAMPLES AND TESTS

3.4 DEFECTIVE MATERIALS

3.5 TRADE NAMES AND ALTERNATIVES

3.6 FOREIGN MATERIALS

5.2 TIMBERING OF FOUNDATIONS/RAFTS

5.3 SHORING AND PROTECTION

5.5 TRIMMING AND LEVELING

5.8 SITE CLEARANCE BY REMOVAL OF GRASS, SHRUBS ETC.

5.9 FILLING IN PLINTH WITH MATERIALS BROUGHT FROM OUTSIDE

5.10 FILLING IN GROUND FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT WITH MATERIALS BROUGHT

Where necessary, embankment foundations shall be excavated/furrowed and brought

5.10.1 Compaction of Area of Back fill

5.10.2 Compaction Trails

5.10.3 Process Control

(ii) Process Control tests.

5.11 SAND FILLING

5.11.2 Material and workmanship

5.12 COMPACTED FILL, GRANULAR FILL BENEATH SLABS, FOOTINGS, RAFT

5.12.2 Backfill in Plinth of Building and Building Premises

5.12.3 Common Backfill in Structures

7.1 PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE (PCC) WORK

7.2 REINFORCED CEMENT CONCRETE (RCC) WORKS

IS, BS and ASTM Grading Requirements for Fine Aggregate

IS Sieve Grading Zone Grading Zone Grading Grading Standard

IS and BS Grading Requirements for Coarse Aggregate

7.2.3 Concrete Admixture

Materials: Natural Volcano Ash

7.2.4 Measurement and Proportioning of Concrete Materials