O20361-S-Via-01-Dc-03000 R1

Comments Resolution Sheet
Reference no : vide letter no: NHSRCL/ST/MA/04/NHSRCL-MAHSR-C4:

Corresp./88/.1/2377
Date : 24-Dec-2020
Document no. : O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000, DTN-00001
Subject : Comments on Method statement for Geotechnical Investigation
Sl. No Client comment L& Reply

The drilling of borehole should be generally 100 m
1 interval. Contract clause no. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.2.2 may Noted and incorporated.
please be adhered
2 Reference of item 3b may please be provided Already submitted
IS 8009(Pt.1), IS 12070, IS022476-3 also need to be added.
3 All codes should be mentioned with year of affirmation, if Noted and incorporated.
any.
Definitions of terms shall include abbreviations like NX,
4 Noted and incorporated.
SX, TC.
Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.3 needs be adhered to.
Description of all sub item is required. At present it doesn't
contain any information on Soil Testing Laboratory, its Noted and incorporated as
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location, name of external Lab if any, List of Lab Annexure 4.
Equipment. The testing Laboratories must be ISO/ IEC
17025 certified.
Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.3 needs to be adhered to.

Details of
Manpower (Geologist/Engineer/Geotechnical
Noted and incorporated as
6 Engineer/Drilling
Annexure 6.
Supervisor/Drilling Assistants/ Lab-in-charge/Lab
assistants) their qualifications, experience resume etc.
needs to be provided.
Functional Organization Chart is very sketchy; this chart

should cover entire C4 Package with clear bifurcations of
7 the jurisdiction/stretches Noted and updated.
The organogram should be by name.
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Sensitivity: LNT Construction Internal Use

Marking & Setting Up using hand held GPS may not give
accurate
location, The ROW is very narrow so there are chances
that the marking and setting up of point could be out of
ROW. It is advised to use Total Station for Marking and
8 Setting up Noted and incorporated.
In the depth of utility checking pit, the following may be

added:
If required, the utility checking pit shall be excavated upto
3.0M depth for Sewer, OFC machine shots.
Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.3 needs to be adhered.
Drilling Procedure: Rotary drilling rigs are not sufficient.

In contract document very clearly it is mentioned that fully Min. 4 nos. of UDS sample shall be
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automatic or semi-automatic machine is to be deployed. recovered in cohesive soils.
UDS sample should be recovered in all type of soils.
Minimum 4 UDS samples per BHs are must as mentioned
in the contract.

Boring shall generally be carried out up to a depth of 40 m
from the ground level, unless otherwise accepted/directed
by the Engineer.
For Land boreholes (in Rock) — In "note" Add a sentence
" This is subject to acceptance by the Engineer". Noted and revised.
10 River Bridges other than 13 mentioned in DRC i.e. with Table 3 shall be updated and
flowing water bodies are not indicated in Table 3. Clause submitted later.
3.4 of DRC may please be referred.
In Table 3 for chainage 158.495 and 276.300, Clause No.
DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.2 needs to be adhered to. Accordingly,
Boring shall be carried out up to a depth of 40 m from the
ground level.

Tender condition stipulates Water Table Monitoring
whereas method statement says measurement. Monitoring
11 is for longer period whereas measurement is just once. Noted and incorporated.
Suitable PVC pipe encased in concrete may please be
provided to ensure seasonal variation in Water Table (as
per Cl. 1.4, VI-2, DRC)
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Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.3 shall be adhered to.

In Sample Label Name of the supervisor, signature with

Sample label to be followed as per
time and date is to be recorded. In method statement the
13 the format O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-
details of test have been missed. Please follow Tender
03000/ F04
Conditions
UDS sample should be recovered in all type of
UDS Samples to be recovered in
14 soils.Minimum 4 UDS samples per BHs are must as
cohesive soils.
mentioned in the contract.
Chainage incorporated in core box
15 Chainage and color codes may also be added. lable.
Colour code to be made clear
Clause No. 1.3 to 1.5 of DRC 2000N1-2 shall be adhered
16 Noted and incorporated
to.
All reporting formats is to be approved before submission.
Report shall be submitted in two parts.
Part (i) Factual Report: It shall contain all field and
laboratory test results including raw data irrespective of
type of foundation.
Part (ii) Interpretative Report: It should cover item x., xi,
xii and xiii of item
1.5.3 (4) of contract Conditions on Laboratory and Field
Testing
UBC and Settlement analysis to be done as per cl. 1.5.3-3
VI-2, DRC-2000.UBC estimation of pile foundations is not
mentioned and needs to be submitted as part of
Interpretative Report in compliance to DRC-2000 — DFM
02020.
18 Measurement is to be replaced with Monitoring. Noted and incorporated.
Only 3 Reporting Format has been submitted. It is advised Formats for Laboratory testing
19
that all the Formats to be submitted incorporated.
Rating of site power distribution boards should also be

added (Minimum IP 3)
Points at Sr. No. 5 and 13 are main points and must be

followed by Sub- points. This need to be corrected.
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Safe operating procedure for
Preventive measures to control the spread of COVID 19
22 prevention of COVID-19 added as
must be included in detail.
Annexure 7
All the formats should be machine numbered for easy Unique format numbers assigned
23
traceability. for each format for traceability.
Risk Level is always worked out by multiplying Severity

and Probability. The probability must be assigned
24 Noted and revised
numerical value ( 1 — 5 for Not likely/ rear to Almost
Certain). Thus, HIRA need revision
The Table Numbers may please be written on the top of
25 Noted and changed
table instead of at the bottom of Table.
Disposal of contaminated soil and Bentonite mud laden
muck is missing. The disposal should be such that there is
no contamination of Land as per Environment Regulations
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NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED (NHSRCL)
CONSTRUCTION OF
MUMBAI – AHEMADABAD HIGH SPEED
RAIL Package No. MAHSR-C-4
O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000 Rev-01
Date: 24th December 2020

NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED (NHSRCL)
Larsen & Toubro Limited
CONSTRUCTION OF
MUMBAI-AHMEDABAD HIGH SPEED RAIL
Package No. MAHSR – C – 4
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Document No.
O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000 Rev-01
01 24-12-2020 JAB NRS PPS
00 28-11-2020 JAB NRS PPS
Initial Sign Initial Sign Initial Sign
Arun Praveen Pratap

Name Name N R Satisha Name
Balamurugan Singh
Rev Date Construction Head – Piling
Design Section In- Design Designat
Manager and
ation Charge ation ion
(Investigation) Investigation
Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SL. No. Item Description Pg. No.
1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 SCOPE 1
3 REFERENCE 2
4 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS 4
5 RESOURCES 4
6 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY 5
7 PROCEDURE FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION 8
8 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST 10
9 SAMPLING 11
10 PREPARATION OF BORELOG 14
11 PLUGGING OF BOREHOLES 14
12 MUCK DISPOSAL 14
13 LABORATORY TESTING 14
14 REPORT 15
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL ( Including
15 17
ITPs)
16 SAFETY ASPECTS 19
Annexure – 1: Inspection Test Plan
Annexure – 2: Site Formats
Annexure – 3: Laboratory Testing Formats
Annexure – 4: List of Laboratories and Lab Equipment
Annexure – 5 : Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Annexure – 6 : Curriculum Vitae
Annexure – 7 : Safe Operating Procedure for Prevention of

COVID-19

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SPEED RAIL
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
METHOD STATEMENT FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
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1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose of this document is to describe the methodology for carrying out Geotechnical
investigation for the proposed project “Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project
Package No. MAHSR – C-4”.
2. SCOPE
Scope of work includes:
➢ Drilling of 2448 numbers of boreholes at 100 m intervals for viaduct area and at every
pier location for river/canal/SH crossing locations. Depth of borehole shall be as per
details given in Table 2.
➢ Conducting Standard Penetration Tests in the boreholes
➢ Collection of Disturbed and Undisturbed soil samples
➢ Collection of Soil sample and Water sample from boreholes
➢ Conducting all the relevant laboratory tests on soil & water samples
➢ Submission of a detailed Geotechnical investigation report as per specifications and
BOQ
Note : Where drastic geological changes are expected with 100m, the additional borehole
shall be carried out based on the initial assessed.
Table 1: Summary of total number of boreholes for Package C4
Location/ Chainage (Km) Boreholes in

Boreholes in Total
land along
Area From To River crossings Boreholes
center line
Section-1 156.600 to 210.315 527 35 562

Section-2 210.525 to 241.510 298 24 322
Section-3 241.770 to 297.027 562 24 586
Section-4 297.287 to 333.276 349 22 371
Section-5 333.606 to 393.700 603 4 607
TOTAL 2339 109 2448
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3. REFERENCES
a) Project Technical Specification - Section VI-2, Employer’s Requirements (Design
Requirements and Criteria), Clause 2020: Survey and Investigations.
b) Borehole layout for geotechnical investigation – Ref:

• Section 1: Drawing No: O20361-S-VIA-01-GA-03003
c) International Standard Organization

➢ ISO- 22476-3 : 2005 : Geotechnical investigation and testing - Field testing - Part 3:
Standard penetration test
d) IS - Indian Standards
➢ SP - 36-Part 1 – 1987 (R 2006) : Compendium of Indian standards on soil
Engineering;
➢ SP - 36-Part 2 - 1988 (R 2006): Compendium of Indian standards on soil Engineering;
➢ IS : 1498 -1970 (R 2016) : Classification and identification of soils for general
Engineering purposes;
➢ IS : 1892 -1979 (R 2016) : Code of practice for subsurface investigation for
foundations
➢ IS : 2131 -1981(R 2016) : Method for standard penetration test for soils;
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-1- 1983 (R 2016) : Methods of test for soils: Part 1 - Preparation of dry
soil samples for various tests;
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-2 – 1973 (R 2015) : Methods of test for soils : Part 2 - Determination
of water content
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-3/Sec-1 – 1980 (R 2016) : Methods of test for soils : Part 3 -
Determination of specific gravity, Section-1 Fine grained soils
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-4 – 1985 (R 2015) : Methods of test for soils: Part 4 - Grain size
analysis
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-5 – 1985 (R 2015) : Methods of test for soils: Part 5 - Determination
of liquid and plastic limit
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-6 – 1972 (R 2016) : Methods of test for soils: Part 6 - Determination
of shrinkage factors.
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-12 – 1981 (R 2016) : Determination of shear strength parameters of
soil from consolidated undrained triaxial compression test with measurement of pore
water pressure
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➢ IS : 2720 - Part-15 – 1965 (R 2016) : Methods of Test for Soils - Part 15 :

Determination of Consolidation Properties
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-17 – 1986 (R 2016) : Methods of test for soils: Part 17: Laboratory
determination of permeability
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-26 – 1965 (R 2016) : Method of test for soils: Part 26 Determination
of pH value
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-40 – 1977 (R 2016) : Methods of test for soils: Part 40 -
Determination of Free Swelling Index
➢ IS : 2720 - Part-41- 1977 (R 2016) : Methods of test for soils: Part 41 - Measurement
of Swelling Pressure of Soils
➢ IS 3025 : Part 11 : 1983 (R 2017 ) : Methods of sampling and test (physical and
chemical) for water and wastewater : Part 11 pH value
chemical) for water and wastewater : Part 24 Sulphates
chemical) for water and wastewater : Part 32 Chloride
➢ IS : 11315 - Part 11 – 1985 (R 2016) : Method for the Quantitative Descriptions of
Discontinuities in Rock Masses
➢ IS : 9143-1979 – (R 2016) : Method for the determination of unconfined compressive
strength of rock materials
➢ IS 8764 : 1998 (R 2019 ) : Method of determination of point load strength index of
rocks
➢ IS : 2809 – 1972 (R 2015) : Glossary of terms and symbols relating to Soil
Engineering
➢ IS : 4078 – 1980 (R 2019) : Code of practice for indexing and storage of drill cores
➢ IS: 4464 – 2020 : Code of practice for presentation of drilling information and core
description in foundation investigation
➢ IS: 6935 – 1973 (R 2019) : Method for determination of water level in boreholes
➢ IS:8009 – 1979 (R 2016) : Code of practice for calculation of settlement on
foundations
➢ IS: 12070 -1987 (R 2016 ) : Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Shallow
Foundations on Rocks
➢ IS 6926 : 1996 (R 2020 ) : Diamond Core Drilling - Site Investigation for River
Valley Projects - Code of Practice
e) Work Quality Management Plan
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4. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
ABBREVATIONS MEANING
ER Employer’s Requirements
IRS Indian Railway Standard Codes and Specifications
IRC Indian Road Congress Codes and Specifications
IS Indian Standard Specifications
NHSRCL National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
WQMP Works Quality Management Plan
JGS Japanese Geotechnical Society
NX Designation for 75 mm dia. Casing
SX Designation for 150 mm dia. Casing
TC Tungsten Carbide
SPT Standard Penetration Test
RQD Rock Quality Designation
TCR Total Core Recovery
GFC Good for Construction
NDT Non-Destructive testing
5. RESOURCES
5.1 Field Equipment
• Rotary type drilling machine
• Standard penetration test setup
• Drilling Accessories for soil and rock
• Core Boxes
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5.2 Laboratory test

Detail laboratory planned and list provided in Annexure 4.
5.3 Material
▪ Bentonite
▪ Water
5.4 Manpower
▪ Geologist / Engineer
▪ Geotechnical Engineer
▪ Drilling supervisor
▪ Drilling assistants
▪ Lab-in-charge
▪ Lab assistants
6. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Department/ Role & Responsibility

Position
− Organize & manage all resources and field activities to achieve an efficient and
economic completion of the contract, within the agreed time and cost, whilst
paying due regard to EHS and meeting Product Quality requirements.
− Plan resources, and discuss and agree upon during Kick-off meeting.
Head Piling &
− Approval & Implementation of WQMP and Work Methods.
Geotechnical
− Liaison with customer, statutory and regulatory authorities.
Investigation
− Negotiation with External providers for fixing rates
− Approval of Purchase Requisition, Work Orders and Purchase Orders at site or
obtaining approval from higher ups as per organization guidelines.
− Overall management of the Field investigation team
− Draw the resources for the requirement for the assigned area/ scope of work
Construction − Assuring that all facilities, equipment, and personnel are adequate to perform the
manager required work, and those personnel should be trained and qualified to perform
(Investigation) their assigned jobs
− Review and control of the quality assurance and test procedures
Engineering − Overall management of Laboratory testing and provide technical support to the
Manager project related Geotechnical aspects
(Geotechnical) − Review and approval of the Laboratory and geotechnical report
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− Interact with client representative, HQ design team and site team for geotechnical
related clearances
− Resource management / Proper utilization of resources for desired productivity.

− Assuring that all facilities, equipment, and personnel are adequate to perform the
required work, and those personnel should be trained and qualified to perform
Section in their assigned jobs
charge – − Monitor specialized agencies
(Investigation) − Prepare work schedule base on project schedule and monitor the same
− Carry out the field activities as per approved work methods – with the required
Quality & EHS
− Ensure requirements as per technical specification

Geotechnical
− Preparing laboratory schedule
Engineer
− Report preparation
− Carry out the laboratory test as per the approved schedule.

Laboratory In-
− Coordinate with third party agencies
charge
− Test report compilation and submission
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FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION CHART
MAHSR - C4 PACKAGE (GEOTECHNICAL TEAM)
PRAVEEN PR ATAP SINGH
PROJECT MANAGER
ARUN
N R SATHISHA SHANTANU
BALAMURUGAN
Section 1 & 2 Section 3 & 4 Section 5
R S Bharat GANTHAR NIGUDKAR ROHIT VIVEK SAIKIT TBI
SITE ENGINEER SITE ENGINEER SITE ENGINEER SITE ENGINEER SITE ENGINEER SITE ENGINEER
GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECHNICAL GEOTECHNICAL
ANKIT KUMAR NAVEEN KUMAR DURGA RAO SREEJITH PRAKASH TBI
SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR/LAB ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR/LAB ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR/LAB ASSISTANT
MUTHUSELVAM TBI TBI TBI TBI TBI
SUPERVISOR/ SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR
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7. PROCEDURE FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
7.1 Marking & Setting up
The borehole locations will be marked on the ground by using total station, as per the co-
ordinates provided in borehole layout.
In case of congested areas and road crossings, a utility checking test pit shall be excavated up to
a depth of 1.5m below ground level to check the presence of any utility, accordingly the borehole
location will be adjusted locally. If required, the utility checking pit shall be excavated upto 3.0
m depth for sewer, OFC machine slots.
7.2 Drilling procedure
Fully automatic / semi-automatic rotary drilling rigs will be mobilized at identified test location
and drilling shall commence as below:
▪ The borehole shall be advanced by rotating a drill string consisting of a series of drill rods to the
bottom of which a cutting bit is fixed during drilling in soil. The rotating drill bit cuts the subsoil
at the bottom of the borehole to provide 150 mm size borehole and the fragment of soil are
removed by circulating drilling mud (Bentonite). The drilling mud shall be used to stabilize the
borehole and guide casing of SX size shall be used for the initial depth while drilling in sandy or
other non-cohesive soil below water table. Standard penetration test (SPT) will be conducted at
1.0m intervals. Undisturbed samples (UDS) will be collected from cohesive soil layers at 3 m
interval by using thin walled open-ended fixed head Shelby tubes from 4m depth onwards.
▪ Rock coring shall be carried out by using diamond bits/TC bit of NX size. The drilling operation
shall be conducted by attaching bits to core barrels through reamer shells. The drilling equipment
shall be either hydraulically operated. Methodology followed for boring confirmed IS:1892-1979
and IS:6926-1996. The rock core samples shall be preserved as per IS:4078-1980.
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Figure 1: Typical Drilling rig
7.3 Termination of Boreholes
The boreholes shall be terminated as per Table-2;
Table 2: Borehole termination criteria
Description Borehole Termination Criteria

All boreholes shall be drilled up to a depth of 40m in all types of soils
(or) up to a depth having SPT(N) value equal to or more than 70
Land Boreholes (in soil) (N≥70) and thereafter continue for minimum 5m depth having average
SPT(N) value greater than or equal to 70 (Navg≥70), whichever is
greater.
a) Rock encountered at depth less than 8m below ground level
Borehole shall be terminated in rock strata having continuous Core
recovery greater than 50% and RQD greater than 20% for 3m or
maximum drilling of 13 m in the rock, whichever is earlier.
b) Rock encountered at depth greater than 8m below ground level
Land Boreholes (in rock) Condition 1: Borehole shall be terminated in rock strata having
continuous Core recovery greater than 50% and RQD ≤ 50% for 3m or
maximum drilling of 12m in the rock, whichever is earlier.
Condition 2: Borehole shall be terminated in rock strata having
continuous Core recovery greater than 50% and RQD > 50% for 3m or
maximum drilling of 8m in the rock, whichever is earlier.
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Note:
Maximum drilling in rocks shall be limited to 12m.
Maximum depth of borehole shall be limited to 40 m below ground
level.
Immediately on completion of a borehole, bore log shall be prepared indicating detail description
of soil and geological description of rock in the approved pro-forma.
7.4 Water Table
After completion of borehole the contaminated water shall be removed by pumping out and allow
the water to rise in the borehole. Observation shall be made at regular interval to monitor the rise
in water level and shall be continued till the level balance at one level. This level shall be
considered as the original water table. To measure the seasonal variation, PVC pipe encased in
concrete shall be installed at every 5 Km.
The procedure for measuring ground water level and its variation using PVC standpipe. The
Typical sketch is shown in Fig 1.1.
Water table observation well consists of PVC pipe of 150 mm diameter is set in borehole which
is drilled upto 20-40m (approx.) below existing ground level. The PVC slotted pipe of 75 mm
diameter is placed inner of 150 mm PVC pipe. The PVC slotted pipe is connected by a socket to
same diameter plastic riser pipes extending to the surface. The annulus between the outer
diameter and inner diameter PVC pipe is filled with 10mm gravel. The Outer PVC casing pipe
is removed once the gravel material is filled. The top of PVC slotted pipe is sealed with protection
cap and protection P.C.C (1:4:8) above the ground level.
The water level sounder is designed to measure the elevation of ground water in standpipes. The
water level sounder shall be light weight and convenient to use. The water level sounder probe
is lowered from the surface with the help of the connecting flat cable for taking observations.
The Frequency of water level measurement shall be monthly once in day of a time interval of
9.30 am, 12 pm ,2.30 pm ,4 pm and 6 pm. The record of monitoring will be maintained and
submitted for Owners observation and record.
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8. STANDARD PENETRATION TEST
Standard Penetration Test (N values) shall be conducted by using standard mechanised drilling
rig with semi-automatic trip hammer along with split spoon sampler completely with a drive shoe
and drive head fitted with non-return valve. The SPT equipment shall be duly calibrated for
Energy Ratio (ER) equal to or more than 67%. The ER shall be calibrated as per guideline given
in ISO: 22476-3 for equipment mobilized at site.
The basis of the test consists of dropping of a hammer of mass 63.5 kg on to a drive head from
a height of 75 cm. The number of such blows (N) necessary to achieve a penetration of the split
spoon sampler by 30cm (after its penetration under gravity and below the seating drive) is
regarded as the Standard Penetration Resistance. The blow counts for each 15cm penetration is
recorded. The test shall be conducted at 1m intervals. If at any location SPT refusal is achieved
(i.e. more than 50 blows for 15cm penetration or more than 100 blows for 30cm penetration or
10 blows produce no advancement) the testing shall not be halted. Drilling shall be continued
and SPT carried out at next level.
Enough quantity of disturbed soil samples shall be collected from the split spoon sampler for
identification and laboratory testing. The sample shall be visually classified and recorded at the
site and shall be properly preserved without loss of moisture content and labelled for future
identification.
9. SAMPLING
Enough soil samples shall be collected from the boreholes for reliable estimation of soil
properties. The samples collected shall be either disturbed or undisturbed. Disturbed soil
samples shall be collected for field identification and conducting tests such as sieve analysis,
index properties, specific gravity, chemical analysis, etc. Undisturbed samples shall be collected
to estimate the physical, strength and settlement properties of the soil.
Precaution shall be taken to ensure that there shall not be any change in moisture content and
disturbance of the soil samples, and they shall be placed in a temporary store at the end of the
day’s work.
9.1 Disturbed Samples
Disturbed samples shall be collected in boreholes at 1m intervals starting from a depth of 1m

below ground level and at every identifiable change of strata or as directed by the Engineer to
supplement the boring records. The samples collected from the SPT sampler shall be treated as
disturbed samples. Immediately after collection of sample from the sampler the sample shall be
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transferred to a double walled polythene bag. A sample label (as per the format O20361-S-VIA-
01-DC-03000/F04) shall be attached and the bag tightly tied with thread to avoid loss of
moisture.
Sample obtained from the split spoon sampler during SPT is to be tested for water content within
24 hours. Further, index properties such as soil classification, Atterberg limits and free swell
index shall be carried out.
Figure 2: SPT Sampler

9.2 Undisturbed samples
In each borehole undisturbed sample shall be collected at regular intervals of 3.0 m starting from
4.0 m below ground level (i.e. 4 m, 7 m, 10 m, 13 m and 16 m below ground level)as per the site
and soil condition or as directed by the Engineer. While conducting visual inspection of sample
collected during SPT, if it is observed that is weak soil layer (N<=5) or change in strata is
encountered then additional UDS samples shall be collected. Undisturbed samples shall be
obtained from the cohesive layers by using open ended fixed head thin walled sampler of 10cm
dia. and 45cm long seamless tubes. Samples shall be collected in such a manner that the structure
of the soil and its moisture content do not get altered. The area ratio of sampling tubes shall be
less than 10%. However, in case of stiff soils, area ratio up to 20% shall be permitted.
The sampler shall be pushed / driven to the bottom of the borehole at the appropriate depths.
After reaching sufficient depth, the sampler shall be gently turned and taken out of the borehole.
After removal, both the ends of the sampler shall be cleaned off of any loose material and sealed
using good quality molten wax. Then the sample shall be numbered & labeled and sent to
laboratory for testing. UDS sample shall be tested for engineering properties within one week of
collection from field.
When the collection of undisturbed soil sample at a specified depth is not possible, the reason
for the same shall be indicated in the bore log.
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9.3 Water Samples
a. Sub-soil water samples shall be collected for carrying out chemical analysis thereon.
Representative samples of ground water shall be collected when it is first encountered in
bore holes before the addition of water to aid boring or drilling. Water samples shall not
be collected when bentonite slurry or mud has been used for drilling operation. If water
has been added for drilling purposes or if ground water has been diluted by surface rain
water, then the bore hole shall be dewatered, and water allowed to rise from which the
sample may be taken.
b. The sampling apparatus shall be such that the water at the desired depth can be collected
directly without any disturbance and any change in the concentration of the constituents
like dissolved gases, etc. Undue agitation shall be avoided. An ordinary suction pump
with the suction end inserted up to the required depth in the borehole shall be used for
this purpose.
c. The sample shall be collected in a clean vessel and allowed to settle so that the
supernatant liquid can be poured into a clean well-rinsed glass or polythene bottle.
Enough quantity and number of samples shall be collected to carry out the chemical
analysis and sent to a laboratory in airtight bottles with proper labelling, chemical
analysis of water samples shall include determination of pH value, turbidity; sulphate,
carbonate, chloride contents; presence of organic matter and suspended solids.
d. In some cases, constituents may be mixed and analysed later as specified in the specific
test methods. Chemical preservatives may be added to the sample for cases as specified
in the test method or IS codes. This shall only be done if analysis cannot be conducted
within an hour of collection and shall have the prior written permission and approval of
the Engineer.
9.4 Rock Sample

Core shall be drilled using Nx size diamond bits attached in the core barrel with reamer shell and
core catcher. The core samples shall be extracted from the core barrels in a manner to prevent
disturbances to the core. All the pieces of cores shall be sequentially numbered with marker from
top downwards. Arrows indicating the lower end of the piece also shall be marked on each core.
All core pieces shall be placed in standard core boxes in a serial order in correct sequence from
top downwards. The shallowest core shall be placed to the top left-hand corner and for every
compartment the shallower core shall be to the left, the top being considered adjacent to the
hinged section. Core boxes shall be according to IS 4078-1980, soundly constructed of good
quality timber painted with good quality paint on both inside and outside surface. Each box shall
have following information painted with black enamel paint on the lid.
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a. Name of the Project :

b. BH NO :
c. Chainage :
d. Core Box No. :
e. Depth of Core contained : From: ______ m to _______ m
f. Core No : From: ________ to __________
Figure 3: Typical details of a core box
The depth at which the core obtained shall be written on core box and placed in the respective
places.
10. PREPARATION OF BORELOG
During drilling, in-situ testing and sampling observation shall be made and recording shall be
done continuously.
On completion of each borehole, the data collected shall be compiled and prepared
i) Bore log for soil/Core
ii) Consolidated log for Core drilling
These final logs shall be prepared on the basis of, the consolidated drilling log, visual
examination of the soil samples on the rock cores and laboratory testing data.
Borelogs shall contain the date when the boring was made, the location of the boring with
reference to the co-ordinate system used for the site, depth of boring and the elevation with
respect to a fixed datum. The log shall also include the elevation of the top and bottom of boring
and the level at which water table and the boundaries of soil and rock strata that encountered, the
classification and description of the soil and rock layer, blow count values obtained from SPT
tests, percentage recovery of rock core, quality of core lost or not recovered for each core interval
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or drill run and Rock Quality Designation (RQD). The type of tools used in making in boring
shall be noted. Notes shall be provided of everything significant to the interpretation of sub-
surface conditions such as lost drilling fluid, rod drops and changes in drilling rate etc.
11. PLUGGING OF BOREHOLES
After completion of activities in the borehole and after removal of casing, if any, each
borehole shall be back filled with existing soil material.
12. MUCK DISPOSAL
The contaminated bentonite slurry is not eco- friendly and hence this slurry has to be disposed
safely. The semi solid muck out of borehole shall be mixed with dry soil and then disposed safely.
13. LABORATORY TESTING
Laboratory Tests as indicated in this specification and as called for by the Engineer shall be
conducted. These tests shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. Tests on Disturbed Soil Samples
• Water content (within 24hrs of sample collection)
• Soil classification using wet sieve analysis & hydrometer analysis
• Liquid limit, plastic limit and plasticity index
• Free Swell Index
• Swelling pressure test
b. Tests on Undisturbed Soil Samples in addition to above tests

• Bulk/Field density and moisture content
• Specific gravity
• Triaxial Shear Tests (CU tests) with pore- pressure measurement
• Consolidation (one dimensional)
• Chemical analysis of ground water
• Permeability test
c. Tests on Rock samples

• Quantitative Descriptions of Discontinuities in Rock Masses
• Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) / Point Load Index of rock materials
d. Chemical Test Requirements

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• Chemical analysis of sub-soil shall include determination of pH value, sulphate (both SO3
and SO4) and chlorides.
• Chemical analysis of sub-soil water sample includes the determination of the properties
such as pH value and chemical contents such as sulphates (both SO3 and SO4) and
chlorides.
The details of laboratories and list of lab equipment is enclosed as Annexure 4.
14. REPORT
14.1 General
a. On completion of the entire field and laboratory works, a report containing Geological
information of the region, procedure adopted for investigation, field observations,
summarized test data, and factual report shall be submitted. The report shall include
detailed bore logs, subsoil sections, field test results, laboratory observations and test
results both in tabular as well as graphical form, practical and theoretical considerations
for the interpretation of test results, etc. Initially, the draft report shall be submitted for
the Owner’s review.
14.2 Form of report

The report shall be submitted in two phases, the first being the factual report, and the
second, the interpretative report, conforming to clause no. 1.3 to 1.5 of DRC 2000/VI-2.
14.2.1 Contents of Factual report

The factual report shall, as a minimum should contain the following information
Report for pile foundation locations:
a) A statement on the purpose and rationale of the investigation, description of the work
carried out, including reference to the specification and standards adopted and any
deviations from them
b) Exploratory bore logs, in-situ test records, laboratory test results (grain size analysis,
Atterberg limits, Free Swell Index), plan with locations of exploratory bore logs and site
location plan
c) A set of longitudinal and transverse soil/rock profiles connecting various boreholes to

give a clear picture of the variation of sub strata shall be presented as per relevant Indian
standards
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The site plans shall be to a stated scale and shall include a north point. Additional
information shall be provided where required in the requisition.
Report for shallow foundation locations:
a) A statement on the purpose and rationale of the investigation, description of the work
carried out, including reference to the specification and standards adopted and any
deviations from them
b) Exploratory bore logs, in-situ test records, laboratory test results (including grain size
analysis, Atterberg limits, Free Swell Index, Swell pressure test, triaxial test
(Consolidated Undrained Test) and consolidation test) plan with locations of exploratory
bore logs and site location plan
c) A set of longitudinal and transverse soil/rock profiles connecting various boreholes to

give a clear picture of the variation of sub strata shall be presented as per relevant Indian
standards
d) Calculation of ultimate bearing capacity shall be carried out for the relevant boreholes
where shallow foundations are adopted.
The site plans shall be to a stated scale and shall include a north point. Additional
information shall be provided where required in the requisition.
14.2.2 Contents of Interpretative report
The interpretative report shall contain the following information
a) A true cross-section of all individual boreholes with reduced levels and coordinates
showing the classification and thickness of individual stratum, position of ground water
table, various in-situ tests conducted, and samples collected at different depths and the
rock stratum, if met with.
b) Results of all laboratory tests shall be summarised and a consolidated table giving the
layer-wise soil properties in a standard format. The relevant tables, graphs, figures,
supporting calculations, conclusions shall be furnished.
c) Analyses and recommendations based upon loads and limiting settlement criteria as
appropriate
d) The interpretative report will include clear guidance on the classification of the soil and
groundwater properties with respect to the effect on the specification of reinforced
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concrete. Report shall contain recommendations on the cement type, cement

replacements if applicable, and any protective coatings to reinforcement for sub
structures.
15. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
a. Sampling and Testing

▪ Sampling and testing shall be done as per clause 7.0 – sampling and clause 10.0 –
Laboratory testing of this method statement.
b. Inspection Test Plan
Inspection Test Plan shall be followed as described below is attached in Annexure-1:
Table 3. List of Inspection Test Plans
Sr.
Inspection Test Plan ITP No.
No
1 Geotechnical Investigation O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ITP01
- All material testing shall be witnessed by the Engineer and approved prior to use.
Rejected material shall be removed from site.
c. Formats and Checklist

Following Documents shall be maintained during Geotechnical Investigation and laboratory
testing for the record as per attached Annexure-2 and Annexure – 3 but not limited to.
Table 4. List of Checklist Formats
Sr. No Name of Format Format No.

Permanent Bench Mark Pillars / Bore
1 O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F01
Hole Point Check For Survey
2 Borelog O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F02
3 Consolidated Drilling Log O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F03
4 Sample Label O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F04
5 Moisture Content Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F05
6 Liquid Limit Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F06
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Sr. No Name of Format Format No.

7 Plastic Limit Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F07
8 Shrinkage Limit Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F08
9 Specific Gravity Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F09
10 Grain Size Analysis (WET) O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F10
11 Grain Size Analysis (Hydrometer) O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F11
12 Consolidation Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F12
13 Traixial Shear Test – CU O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F13
14 Point Load Strength Index Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F14
15 Free Swell Index O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F15
16 Swelling pressure Test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F16
17 Permeability test O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F17
18 UCS Test on rock O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F18
19 pH of Soil O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F19
20 Sulphates in soil O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F20
21 Chlorides in soil O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F21
22 pH of water O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F22
23 Sulphates in water O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F23
24 Chlorides in water O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F24
25 Summary of Laboratory Test Results O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ F25
16. SAFETY ASPECTS
16.1 Risk Assessment

Hazard Identification Risk Assessment for geotechnical investigation has been mentioned in
following Annexure as per the document no. O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/HIRA.
Annexure –5: Hazard Identification Risk Assessment.
16.2 Safety Requirements for Geo Technical Investigation
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1. Stack material 1m away or more than 1/3 distance depth of the excavated pit
2. Heavy vehicle movement near drilling area is prohibited
3. Check the Tripod for any physical damage
4. Base of the tripod shall be anchored sufficiently to avoid toppling
5. Fix the tripod in stabled ground.
6. Check the Bottom flaps
7. Check the Ladder steps and follow 3 point contact while ascending and descending
8. The area should be free from flammable materials.
9. Competent operator only should operate hydraulic core drilling machine
10. All Openings & Cut out to be covered in core drilling machine, once the job is completed
11. All the Rotating parts should be guarded properly.
12. Check battey condition and terminals with protection caps
13. Check the condition of lifting hooks
14. Select the Workers and screen for competency and physical fitness to perform the
activity.
15. Ensure EHS induction training provided before engaging on work.
16. PEP talk specific to the erection activity shall be conducted explaining hazards associated
with the job and the safety measures should be provided.
17. All workers at site to wear Safety shoe, helmet, hand gloves/ reflective jackets.
18. Ensure the emergency contact number is available with the operator / Supervisor.
19. All the electrical connection to be taken through 30 mA ELCB only
20. All site Distribution boards shall be of rating IP 45.
21. All the connections to be taken in proper way by authorized electrician
16.3 Safety on working under the direct sunlight

1. Only SHE inducted & physically fit workmen shall be engaged to do the activity.
2. All required PPEs shall be used by all.
3. Sufficient drinking water shall be made available at site.
4. Workmen shall be advised to drink enough water frequently.
5. In the case of feeling any uneasy, workmen must report to concerned supervisor.
6. Heat related safety precautions shall be explained to all the workmen during tool box
talk.
7. Temporary rest shed shall be provided near by the job area.
8. Monsoon precautions must be explained to all workmen during tool box talk.
9. Dewatering arrangement shall be made readily available.
10. Work shall not be carried out during drizzling/ raining.
11. Weather protection shall be made near by the job location.
16.4 Environmental Aspects

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1. Environmental aspects / impact shall be identified and appropriate mitigation measures

shall be taken during execution of work as per Environmental and Social Management
Plan (ESMP) as part of Project Safety, Health & Environment Plan.
2. Safe lifting operations using cranes / gantries can be affected by rain, strong winds,
ground conditions and overhead power lines.
3. Rains create wet and slippery ground, loose soil and landslides, etc. depending on the
situation, the operator shall decide whether to continue working or not. When the soil is
loose and could cause danger to the crane's stability, lifting work must be stopped.
4. In strong winds, decrease the weight of the Safe Working Load to improve safety. If the
wind intensifies, work must be stopped.
5. The following waste removal principles have been adopted:
• Regular collection / removal of construction waste will be implemented
• The finally left waste material shall either be dumped in approved landfill or shall be sent
to licensed vendors for final treatment and disposal.
• All waste to be either removed for disposal or reuse/recycle off-site will be transported
by trucks on regional or main roads, designated for truck movements.
• Local truck routes will be chosen for environmental acceptability and to minimize
disruption to the residents along the routes.
• Al trucks carrying loose waste materials shall be covered (is required) to ensure that no
waste is deposited on Public roads.
• For disposal of excess cut and unsuitable (non-toxic) material left after construction, The
site supervisor shall identify the location for disposal in consultation with the community
/ concerned department or Shall get it disposed off through licensed vendors
• Education shall be provided to both staff and construction labors on issues related to
management and handling of waste as well as the specific requirement for every sites.
• Recycling is a process involving the collection and separation of waste materials, which
are transformed into useable products, either directly or indirectly. SLTG shall undertake
following practices:
i. Erect signage to encourage the reuse and recycling of recovered waste material.
ii. Identify materials for a recycle purpose.
iii. Sorting materials into components to facilitate recycling.
iv. Processing the material components for recycling, either within the project or off-site
if economical to do so.
16.5 Health Aspects

1. A readily available first aid unit, suitable transport facility, equipment and trained nursing
staff at construction camp
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2. Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water. All Drinking water locations must be
legible marked "Drinking Water" in a language understood by a majority of the workmen
employed.
3. Surrounding areas of drinking water tanks/taps should be hygienically cleaned/
maintained.
4. Proper sanitation & sewage system in the camp
5. Separate toilets/bathrooms for men and women Waste disposal facility. Toilet / urinals
must be properly cleaned and maintained at regular intervals
6. Drinking water, toilet and rest place shall be suitably located for the easy access to
workers. All the facilities shall be properly cleaned and maintained during the entire
period of operation.
7. During summer season rest shed must be ensured at erection site. Dehydration powder
must be readily available at site.
8. If concrete splatters on the skin, wash off as soon as possible.
9. Sufficient toilet rooms with proper facility to drain the sewage shall be provided at
reasonably accessible distance.
16.6 Safety tool Box Meeting.

1. Before start of work, safety tool box meeting shall be conducted every day, detailing the
works to be carried out, the hazards involved and the mitigation plan for the same.
16.7 Prevention of COVID-19

The safe operating procedure for prevention of COVID-19 is added as Annexure-7.
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INSPECTION TEST PLAN
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Package No. MAHSR – C – 4 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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ITP FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION- O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/ITP01
Reference
Sl. No. Component / Process Nature of Check / Test Method of Check / Test Frequency of Check Document/ Format of Record L&T Client
Acceptance criteria
Measurement O20361-S-VIA-
1 Surveying Borehole location survey For Every Bore Hole Approved drawings C R
01-DC-03000/F01
Before commencement of Test certificate /

Equipment Inspection Technical specification, C R
work calibration certificate
IS codes
Every borehole
- At every 3 m from 4m Technical specification,
Collection of UDS Daily Record C R
onwards (total of 4 Nos) as IS 1892
Boring per soil and site condition
2
Every borehole Technical specification,
SPT O20361-S-VIA- C
- At every 1 m IS 1892 R
01-DC-03000/F04
All boreholes – once in Technical specification,

Depth of borehole Measurement C R
every 1 m IS 1892 Daily record
Technical specification,
Measurement 1 per borehole C R
IS 1892 Bore log
Water table
Every 30 days (in

Monitoring Technical Specification C R
monitoring holes) Register
C : CHECK
R : REVIEW
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PERMANENT BENCH MARK PILLARS / BORE HOLE POINT CHECK FOR

SURVEY - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F01
Project :
Area : Date :
Description of Work / Drg. Ref : Time :
Sl no. Description Required NE Actual NE

1. Permanent Pillars No.
2. Reference Bore Hole Point
No of Bore Hole Points fixed

3.
with Identification
Co-ordinates of Bore Hole Point
4. checked with respect to reference Yes / No
pillar
5. Closing error for position, level

Approved / Not approved :
Remarks:
Encl: Sketch showing permanent Pillars
Signature: Signature:
L&T Construction: Client:
Date & Time: Date & Time:
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SAMPLE LABEL - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F04
PROJECT :
BORE HOLE NO :
DEPTH :
TYPE OF SAMPLE :
SAMPLE NO :
DATE :
TIME :
SPT DETAILS
0-15(IN CM) 15-30 (IN CM) 30-45 (IN CM) N' VALUE
SITE-IN-CHARGE ENGINEER (NHRCL)
REMARKS:
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As per IS: 2720 Part 2 - 1973, Reaffirmed 2015
Job ID : Electronic balance ID :
Date of testing : Oven ID :
Tested by :
SAMPLE ID
CONTAINER NUMBER
WT. OF CONTAINER, g (W1)
WT. OF CONTAINER + WET SOIL, g

(W2)
WT. OF CONTAINER + DRY SOIL, g
(W3)
WT. OF WATER, g (w2-w3) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
WT. OF OVEN DRY SOIL, g (w3-w1) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
WATER CONTENT, % (w2-w3)100/(w3-w1) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
AVERAGE WATER CONTENT, % #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
SAMPLE ID
CONTAINER NUMBER
WT. OF CONTAINER, g (W1)
WT. OF CONTAINER + WET SOIL, g

(W2)
WT. OF CONTAINER + DRY SOIL, g
(W3)
WT. OF WATER, g (w2-w3) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
WT. OF OVEN DRY SOIL, g (w3-w1) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
WATER CONTENT, % (w2-w3)100/(w3-w1) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
AVERAGE WATER CONTENT, % #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Result:
Water content, % =
PREPARED BY…………… CHECKED BY………
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As per IS: 2720 Part 5 - 1985 Reaffirmed 2015
Job ID : Liquid limit device ID :
Sample ID : Groving tool ID :
Date of testing : 425  sieve ID :
Tested by : Electronic balance ID :
History of soil sample: Natural/air dried/oven dried Oven ID :
Period of soaking of soil before testing : 24 Hrs Room temerature :oC
Natural water content :
TRIAL NO 1 2 3 4
NUMBER OF DROPS
CONTAINER NO.
WT. OF CONTAINER,
(W1) g
WT. OF CONTAINER +
WET SOIL (W2) g
WT. OF CONTAINER +
DRY SOIL (W3) g
WT. OF WATER, g
WT. OF OVEN DRY
SOIL, g
MOISTURE CONTENT,
%
LIQUID LIMIT - FLOW CURVE

70
68
66
64
62
MOISTURE CONTENT, %
60
58
56
54
52
50
48
46
44
42
40
1
NUMBER OF DROPS
Result:
I. LIQUID LIMIT, wL %
II. FLOW INDEX, If
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Job ID : 425  sieve ID :
Date of testing : Electronic balance ID :
Tested by : Oven ID :
History of soil sample : Natural/air dried/oven dried Rod ID :
Period of soaking of soil before testing : Oven set temperature :o C
Natural water content :
SAMPLE ID.
TRIAL NO. 1 2 3
CONTAINER NO.
WT. OF CONTAINER, (W1) g
WT. OF CONTAINER + WET SOIL (W2) g
WT. OF CONTAINER + DRY SOIL (W3) g
WT. OF WATER, g
WT. OF OVEN DRY SOIL, g
MOISTURE CONTENT, %
AVERAGE MOISTURE CONTENT, %
SAMPLE ID.
TRIAL NO. 1 2 3
CONTAINER NO.
WT. OF CONTAINER, (W1) g
WT. OF CONTAINER + WET SOIL (W2) g
WT. OF CONTAINER + DRY SOIL (W3) g
WT. OF WATER, g
WT. OF OVEN DRY SOIL, g
MOISTURE CONTENT, %
AVERAGE MOISTURE CONTENT, %
Result: 1 2
Plastic Limit, %
=
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Job ID Oven ID
Sample ID 425  sieve ID
Date of testing Electronic balance ID
Tested by
Weight of sample taken for the test, g
Trial No. 1 2 3
Shrinkage dish ID.

Weight of shrinkage dish,g (w1)
Weight of shrinkage dish+ Weight of wet sample,
g (w2)
Weight of shrinkage dish+ Weight of dry sample,
g (w3)
Weight of dry soil, g (wo) = w3 -w1
Weight of water, g (w3 -w2 )
Moisture content,% (w) = (w3 -w2) x 100 / (w3 -
w1)
Weight of shrinkage dish+ Weight of mercury, g
Weight of mercury, g
Unit weight of mercury, g/cc
Volume of wet soil pat, ml (V)
Glass cup ID.
Weight of glass cup+ Weight of mercury, g
Weight of glass cup+ Weight of mercury, g (after
mercury displaced due to dry soil pad)
Weight of mercury displaced by dry soil pad, g
Volume of dry soil pat, ml (Vo)
Shrinkage limit, % ws = w - {(V - Vo) / wo} x 100
Shrinkage ratio (R) = Wo/Vo
Volumetric shrinkage (Vs) = (w-ws) R
Result:
Shrinkage limit, % :
Shrinkage ratio :
Volumetric shrinkage:
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Job ID : Oven ID :
Date of testing : Electronic balance ID :
Tested by : Vacuum gauge ID :
Thermometer ID :
Relative density of water at 27 oC, 27 : 0.9965
Timer ID :
SAMPLE ID
DATE OF TESTING
DENSITY BOTTLE ID
WT. OF BOTTLE (m1), g
WT. OF BOTTLE + DRY SOIL (m2), g
WT. OF BOTTLE + DRY SOIL + WATER (m3), g
WT. OF BOTTLE + WATER (m4), g
TEMPERATURE, ToC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SOIL AT ToC, G
RELATIVE DENSITY OF WATER AT ToC, T
TEMPERATURE CORRECTION, K = T / 27
AVERAGE SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 27oC, G' = KG
SAMPLE ID
DATE OF TESTING
DENSITY BOTTLE ID
WT. OF BOTTLE (m1), g
WT. OF BOTTLE + DRY SOIL (m2), g
WT. OF BOTTLE + DRY SOIL + WATER (m3), g
WT. OF BOTTLE + WATER (m4), g
TEMPERATURE, oC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SOIL
RELATIVE DENSITY OF WATER AT ToC, T
TEMPERATURE CORRECTION, K
AVERAGE SPECIFIC GRAVITY AT 27oC
Result:
Specific gravity at
27oC =
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As per IS: 2720 Part 4 - 1985, Second revision, Reaffirmed 2015
Job ID : Electronic balance ID :

Tested by : Oven set temperature :
IS SIEVE (mm) 4.750 2.000 1.000 0.600 0.425 0.212 0.150 0.075 Pan
ID No.
Sample ID : Wt. of sample taken (g): Oven drying period:
4.750 2.000 1.000 0.600 0.425 0.212 0.150 0.075 Pan

IS SIEVE (mm)
Weight of soil
retained (g)
4.750 2.000 1.000 0.600 0.425 0.212 0.150 0.075 Pan

IS SIEVE (mm)
Weight of soil
retained (g)
4.750 2.000 1.000 0.600 0.425 0.212 0.150 0.075 Pan

IS SIEVE (mm)
Weight of soil
retained (g)
4.750 2.000 1.000 0.600 0.425 0.212 0.150 0.075 Pan

IS SIEVE (mm)
Weight of soil
retained (g)
4.750 2.000 1.000 0.600 0.425 0.212 0.150 0.075 Pan

IS SIEVE (mm)
Weight of soil
retained (g)
4.750 2.000 1.000 0.600 0.425 0.212 0.150 0.075 Pan

IS SIEVE (mm)
Weight of soil
retained (g)
Remarks:
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Job ID : Electronic balance ID:

Sample ID : Sieves ID :
Tested by : Wt. of sample taken (g):
% OF MATERIAL CUMULATIVE % OF
WT.OF MATERIAL
S.No IS SIEVE, mm
RETAINED ON SIEVE, g
RETAINED ON MATERIAL CUM. % PASSING
SIEVE RETAINED ON SIEVE
1 4.75
2 2.00
3 1.00
4 0.600
5 0.425
6 0.212
7 0.150
8 0.075
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION

100
80
Percentage passing
60
40
20
0
0.010 0.100 1.000 10.000
Grain size in mm
Result:
SAND %
GRAVEL, % SILT, % CLAY, %
COARSE MEDIUM FINE
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GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS TEST (HYDROMETER) - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F11

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Sample ID : Balance ID :
Date of testing : Measuring jar ID :
Tested by : Timer ID :
Thermometer ID :
Hydrometer ID :
Oven set temperature : Oven ID :
Wt. of sample taken for combined testing : Hydrometer reading in distilled water :
Hydrometer reading in distilled water + dispersing

Wt. of sample retained on 75 sieve : :
agent
ELAPSED TIME HYDROMETER

DATE TIME, HRs TEMPERATURE oC
(min) READING R'h
0.5
1.0
2.0
4.0
8.0
15.0
30.0
60.0
120.0
240.0
360.0
480.0
1440.0
Remarks:
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Sample ID : Balance ID :
Date of testing : Measuring jar ID :
Tested by : Timer ID :
Thermometer ID :
Wt. of sample taken for combined testing, g : Hydrometer ID :
Wt. of sample retained on 75 sieve, g : Oven ID :
Hydrometer reading in distilled water :
Hydrometer reading in dispersing agent solution :
Dispersion agent correction (x) : Meniscus correction (Cm) :
Wt.of sample taken for hydrometer analysis, g : Effective depth (HR) :

-0.2715x + 17.319
Specific gravity : Equation for HR upto 4 minutes
Equation for HR above 4 minutes -0.2715x + 18.511
Rh+Mt
ELAPSED HYDRO CORRECTED EFFECTIVE EQUIVALENT PERCENTAGE COMBINED SPECIFIC VISCOSITY
-X
TIME TEMPERATURE METER HYDROMETER DEPTH, cm DIAMETER FINER THAN PERCENTAGE GRAVITY OF WATER
DATE TIME,
OF
HRs READING READING, cm
t D WATER
(min) To C R'h Rh = R'h + Cm HR (mm) (%) (%)
0.5
1.0
2.0
4.0
8.0
15.0
30.0
60.0
120.0
240.0
360.0
480.0
1440.0
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CONSOLIDATION TEST - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F12

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Job ID : Equipment ID :
Sample ID : Loading Frame ID :
Date of testing : Consolidation ring ID :
Tested by : Dial gauge ID :
Diameter of specimen, D (cm) : Vernier ID :
Thickness of specimen, (Ho) cm : Oven ID :
Type of water used : Electronic balance ID :
Timer ID :
Normal weights ID :
Oven set temperature :
1. Density before test:
Weight of ring, g (W1)
Weight of ring + specimen, g (W2)
2. Water content before test:
Container No.
Weight of container, g (w1)
Weight of container + wet soil, g (w2)
Date/time to keep the sample in oven
Date/time to remove the sample from oven
Weight of container + dry soil, g (w3)
3. Height of solids, Hs and water content after test:
Weight of ring + specimen after test, g (W3)
Weight of tray, g
Weight of tray + wet soil specimen, g
Date/time to keep the sample in oven
Date/time to remove the sample from oven
Weight of tray + dry soil specimen, g
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TIME - COMPRESSION DATA
A. Loading condition Saturation period, hrs

Seating load, (kg/cm2) : Date/time for starting :
Initial dial reading : Date/time for completing :
ELAPSED
DIAL GAUGE READINGS (Thousands of mm) FOR DIFFERENT PRESSURES (kg/cm2)
TIME (t)
0.25 0.50 1.00 2.00 4.00 8.00
(min) Date & time Date & time Date & time Date & time Date & time Date & time
0.00
0.25
1.00
2.25
4.00
6.25
9.00
12.25
16.00
20.25
25.00
36.00
49.00
64.00
81.00
100.00
121.00
144.00
169.00
196.00
225.00
1440.00
B. Un loading condition
Pressure range ( kg / cm2 ) 8.00-2.00 2.00 -0.50 0.5 - 0.05
Date & time prior to unloading
Dial gauge reading (Thousands of mm) prior to unloading

Remarks:
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Sample ID : Loading Frame ID :
Date of testing : Consolidation ring ID :
Diameter of specimen, D (cm) : Vernier ID :
Area, A (cm2) = p D2/4 : Oven ID :
Thickness of specimen, (Ho) cm : Electronic balance ID :
Volume of specimen, (V) cm3 = A x Ho : Timer ID :
Type of water used : Normal weights ID :
Specific gravity, Gs :
1. Density before test:

Weight of ring, g (W1)
Weight of ring + specimen, g (W2)
Weight of wet soil in the ring, g
Bulk density of soil, g/cc
2. Water content before test:
Container No.
Weight of water, g
Weight of dry soil, g
Moisture content, %
Average moisture content, %
Dry density of soil,

3. Dry density before test:
g/cc
4. Height of solids, Hs:
Weight of ring+wet soil after test, g (W3)

Weight of tray, g
Weight of tray+wet soil, g
Weight of tray+dry soil, g
Dry weight of specimen, g (Ws)
Volume of solids, cc (Vs)
Equivalent height of solids, cm (Hs)
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Seating pressure, (kg/cm2) : Initial dial reading :
ELAPSED t DIAL GAUGE READINGS (Thousands of mm) FOR DIFFERENT PRESSURES (kg/cm2)
TIME (t) (min) 0.25 0.50 1.00 2.00 4.00 8.00
(min) Date & time Date & time Date & time Date & time Date & time Date & time
0.00 0.00
0.25 0.50
1.00 1.00
2.25 1.50
4.00 2.00
6.25 2.50
9.00 3.00
12.25 3.50
16.00 4.00
20.25 4.50
25.00 5.00
36.00 6.00
49.00 7.00
64.00 8.00
81.00 9.00
100.00 10.00
121.00 11.00
144.00 12.00
169.00 13.00
196.00 14.00
225.00 15.00
1440.00 37.95
CONSOLIDATION TEST -√t CURVE
s = 0.05 - 0.25 kg / cm2 sf s = 0.25 - 0.50 kg / cm2 s = 0.5 - 1.0 kg / cm2

√T PLOT √t90 = min √T PLOT √t90 = 3.20 min √T PLOT √t90 = 3.80 min
2013
1942
1994
1932
1989
Compression dial reading in thousands of mm
2011
1922
1984
1912
2009
1979 1902
1974 1892
2007
1882
1969
1872
2005 1964
1862
1959
2003 1852
1954
1842
2001 1949 1832

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
√t (min) √t (min) √t (min)
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CONSOLIDATION TEST -√t CURVE
s = 1.00 - 2.00 kg / cm2 s = 2.0 - 4.0 kg / cm2 s = 4.0 - 8.0 kg / cm2

√T PLOT √t90 = 3.50 min √T PLOT √t90 =2.80 min √T PLOT √t90 = 3.00 min
√t90 = min
1819 1652 1429
1404

1794
1379
1602
1354
1769
1329
1744 1552 1304
1279
1719
1254
1502
1694 1229
1204
1669 1452 1179

10
11
12
13
14
15
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
0
√t (min) √t (min) √t (min)
10
11
12
13
14
15
0
9
av vs log s cv vs log s
1.00 1.000
0.90 0.900
Coefficient of compressibility, av (cm2/s)
0.80 0.800
Coefficient of consolidation, cv (cm2/s)
0.70 0.700
0.60 0.600
0.50 0.500
0.40 0.400
0.30 0.300
0.20 0.200
0.10 0.100
0.00 0.000
0.10 1.00 10.00 0.10 1.00 10.00
Applied pressure, s (kg/cm2) Applied pressure, s (kg/cm2)
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Change Change Time for 90%

Applied Compression of Specimen Void av =
in dial in void ds consolidation mv Hav cv k
pressure specimen height ratio, e
reading ratio
de/ds  t 90 t 90
s(kg /cm2) (div) ΔH (mm) H (cm) H/Hs-1 de kg /cm2 cm2/kg (min) (sec) cm2/kg (cm) cm2/s cm./s
0.00
0.25
0.50
1.00
2.00
4.00
8.00
2.00
0.50
0.05
e vs log s
0.480
0.460
0.440
0.420
0.400
Void ratio, e
0.380
0.360
0.340
0.320
0.300
0.280
0.00 0.01 0.10 1.00 10.00
Applied pressure, s (kg/cm2)
Result:
Compression index = Slope of straight line portion of the curve
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TRIAXIAL SHEAR TEST (CU) WITH PORE PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F13

Proving ring Constant: 1

Job ID : Equipment ID : div
Sample ID : Proving ring ID : Specifc gravity, Gs
Date of testing : Dial gauge ID : Rate of Strain (mm/min)
Tested by
Vernier ID : Compression modulus of
:
Type of specimen : Undisturbed Timer ID : rubber membrane, kg/cm (M)
water content (%) : In-situ : Oven ID : Time to failure of Specimen-1 :
Electronic balance
Density (g/cc) : In-situ : Specimen-2 :
ID:
Pressure gauge ID : Specimen-3 :
Specimen - 1 Specimen - 2 Specimen - 3

Initial diameter, mm (Do) Initial diameter, mm (Do) Initial diameter, mm (Do)
Initial length, mm (Lo) Initial length, mm (Lo) Initial length, mm (Lo)
Initial area,mm2 (Ao) = p Do2/4 0.00 Initial area,mm2 (Ao) = p Do2/4 0.00 Initial area,mm2 (Ao) = p Do2/4 0.00
Initial volume,cm3 (Vo) = Ao x Lo 0.00 Initial volume,cm3 (Vo) = Ao x Lo 0.00 Initial volume,cm3 (Vo) = Ao x Lo 0.00
Initial weight, g (W) Initial weight, g (W) Initial weight, g (W)
Bulk density, g/cc ( b) #DIV/0! Bulk density, g/cc ( b) #DIV/0! Bulk density, g/cc ( b) #DIV/0!
Initial water content, % (w) #DIV/0! Initial water content, % (w) #DIV/0! Initial water content, % (w) #DIV/0!
Dry density, g/cc ( d) #DIV/0! Dry density, g/cc ( d) #DIV/0! Dry density, g/cc ( d) #DIV/0!
Cell pressure, Mpa ( 3) Cell pressure, Mpa ( 3) Cell pressure, Mpa ( 3)
Effective Major Effective Effective Effective Effective

Excess Corrected Deviator Excess Corrected Deviator Major Excess Corrected Deviator Major
Compression minor pricipal major Compression minor major Compression minor Effective major
Load Axial pore pore Area Stress d Load Axial pore pore Area Stress d pricipal Load Axial pore pore Area Stress d pricipal
of Specimen, priciple stress principal of Specimen, priciple principal of Specimen, priciple principal stress
(kN) Strain pressure pressure Acorr = = (kN) Strain pressure pressure Acorr = = stress ( 2 (kN) Strain pressure pressure Acorr = = stress ( 2
ΔL stress ( 3' ( = stress ( 1' ΔL stress ( 3 stress ( 2 = ΔL stress ( 3 ( 2 = 2-U)
(u) Ac/(1- ) Load/Acorr (u) Ac/(1- ) Load/Acorr = 3+ d) (u) Ac/(1- ) Load/Acorr = 3+ d)
= 3-u) 3+ d) = -U) = 3-u) 2-U) = 3-u)
(mm) kN ( ) (kPa) (kPa) (mm2) kPa kPa kPa kPa (mm) kN ( ) (kPa) (m2) kPa kPa kPa kPa (mm) kN ( ) (kPa) (kPa) (m2) kPa kPa kPa kPa
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A. Initial water content:

Specimen No 1 2 3
Container No
Weight of water, g
Water content, %
Average water content, %
B. Water content after test:
Specimen No 1 2 3
Container No
Weight of water, g
Water content, %
Average water content, %
Stress vs Strain Stress vs Strain
1.0 Series1 1.0
Series1
Series2
0.9 0.9
Series2
Series3
0.8 0.8 Series3
Excess pore pressure (u)
Deviator stress, kg/cm2 (s1-s3)
0.7 0.7
0.6 0.6
0.5 0.5
0.4 0.4
0.3 0.3
0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
0.0 0.0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
Axial strain, e Axial strain, e
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Sketch of specimen after failure:
Specimen - 1 Specimen - 2 Specimen - 3
Mode of failure :
Angle of shearing plane with vertical axis :

Result: Specimen No. 1 2 3
Maximum principal stress difference, kg/cm 2(s1-s3)
Maximum strain, max Angle of shearing resistance,  :

Rubber membrane correction,kg/cm2 Cohesion intercept, C N/mm2 :
Corrected max. principal stress difference,kg/cm 2(s1-s3)
Minor principal stress, N/mm2(s3)
Major principal stress, N/mm2(s1)
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POINT LOAD STRENGTH INDEX TEST - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F14

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As per IS: 8764 - 1998, Reaffirmed 2019
Date of testing
Vernier caliper ID:
:
Tested by : Loading device ID :
Timer ID :
Oven ID :
Oven set temperature:
Sample ID :
Type of test Soaked / Unsoaked (field) / dry Mode of failure :
Date/time to keep specimen in water:
Soaking period,
days Date/time to remove specimen from
water:
Date/time to keep the sample in oven:
Drying period
Date/time to remove the sample from oven:
Length of specimen, mm (L)
Distance between contact point and the nearest free end, mm (For even ends of
specimen)
Shortest horizontal distance from any point at the nearest uneven end to the loading
point, mm (For uneven ends of specimen)
Diameter of specimen at the contact of platens in direction of, 1 to 2
mm (D) 3 to 4
Starting
Duration of test Finishing time
time
Failure load, P (kN)
Sample ID :
Type of test Soaked / Unsoaked (field) / dry Mode of failure :
Date/time to keep specimen in water:
Soaking period,
days Date/time to remove specimen from
water:
Date/time to keep the sample in oven:
Drying period
Date/time to remove the sample from oven:
Length of specimen, mm (L)
Distance between contact point and the nearest free end, mm (For even ends of
specimen)
Shortest horizontal distance from any point at the nearest uneven end to the loading
point, mm (For uneven ends of specimen)
Diameter of specimen at the contact of platens in direction of, 1 to 2
mm (D) 3 to 4
Starting
Duration of test Finishing time
time
Failure load, P (kN)
Remarks :
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Date of testing : Equipment ID :

Tested by : Vernier calliper ID :
Loading device ID :
Timer ID :
Oven ID :
Diameter of
Point load Uni axial
specimen at Failure
Type of strength compressive
Job ID Sample ID contact of Load, P
test Index, IS(50) strength, qc
platens, D (kN)
(MPa) (MPa)
(mm)
Result:
Point load strength Index, IS(50)
(MPa) :
Uni axial compressive strength, qc
(MPa) :
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FREE SWELL INDEX TEST - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F15

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Job ID : 425 sieve ID :

Tested by : Graduated cylinders ID :
Electronic balance ID :
Sample ID
Date of testing
Glass graduated cylinders ID
Wt. of sample taken into distilled water graduated cylinder,g
Wt. of sample taken into kerosene graduated
cylinder,g
Time Vd (ml) Time Vd (ml)
Volume of soil specimen read from graduated cylinder containing

distilled water, (ml) Vd
Time Vk (ml) Time Vk (ml)

kerosene, (ml) Vk
Free swell Index, % = (Vd-Vk) x 100 / Vk
Sample ID
Date of testing
Glass graduated cylinders ID
Wt. of sample taken into distilled water graduated cylinder,g
Wt. of sample taken into kerosene graduated
cylinder,g
Time Vd (ml) Time Vd (ml)

distilled water, (ml) Vd
Time Vk (ml) Time Vk (ml)

kerosene, (ml) Vk
Free swell Index, % = (Vd-Vk) x 100 / Vk

Result:
Free swell
index, % =
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As per IS: 2720 Part 41 - 1977 Reaffirmed 2002
Sample ID : Electronic balance ID:
Date of testing : Mould ID :
Type of sample : Undisturbed / remoulded Oven ID :
Density, g/cc : MDD / Filed / any other Proving ring ID :
OMC / Filed / Shrinkage
Water content, % : Timer ID :
limit
Oven set
Liquid limit, % :
tesmperature,oC:
Plastic limit, % : Diameter of mould, cm :
Height of the of mould,
Soil fraction below 0.002mm, %:
cm:
Shrinkage limit, %:
Moisture content Before test After test

Specimen no. 1 2 3 1 2
Container no.
Wt. of container, g (w1)
Wt. of container+wet soil,g (w2)
Date/time to keep sample in oven
Date/time to remove sample from
oven
Wt. of container+dry soil, g (w3)
Density before test:

Weight of empty mould, g (m1)
Weight of empty mould + compacted soil,g (m2)
Swell pressure:
Strain dial reading Difference in

Proving ring dial
Date Time before adjustment, proving ring dial
reading, div
mm reading, div
Remarks:
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PERMEABILITY TEST (FALLING HEAD) - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F17

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Job ID : Mould ID :
Sample ID : Timer ID :
Date of testing: Thermometer ID :
Tested by : Electronic balance ID:
Diameter of the specimen,D (cm): Oven ID :
Area of the specimen, A (cm2) : Weight of sample taken:
Length of specimen, L (cm) : Type of sample : Disturbed/undisturbed
Volume of the specimen, V (cm3): Moisture content, % : OMC/field
Diameter of the standpipe, d (cm): Density, g/cc : MDD/field
Area of the stand pipe, a (cm2) : Specific gravity of sample, Gs :
Constant, C = 2.303 a L / A : Temperature of water, oC (T) :
Density of water at temp T oC, γT:
Density: Density of water at temp 27 oC, γ27:
Weight of empty mould, g (w1)
Weight of empty mould + compacted soil,g (w2)
Weight of compacted soil,g
Bulk density, g/cc
Moisture content before test

Container no.
Initial Final Initial Final
h1 / log10 h1/h2, kT = C x * /
Wt. of container, g (w1) time, ti time, head, head, h2
h2 * (tf-ti), cm/s
(s) tf (s) h1 (cm) (cm)
Wt. of container+wet soil,g (w2)
Wt. of container+dry soil, g (w3)
Wt. of water, g
Wt. of dry soil, g
Moisture content, %
Moisture content after completion of test:

Weight of tray, g
weight of tray + wet soil in mould,g
Weight of wet soil (Wt), g
weight of tray + dry soil, g
Weight of dry soil (Ws), g
Result:
Permeability at temperature 30oC, k30 (cm/s) :
Permeability at temperature 27oC, k27 (cm/s) = k30 x γT / γ27 :
water content, w (%) = (Wt-Ws) 100 / Ws :
void ratio, e = (V x Gs - Ws) / Ws :
Degree of saturation, S (%) = Gs x w / e :
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Date of testing : CTM ID :

Tested by : Vernier caliper ID :
Oven ID :
Job ID Mode of failure Job ID Mode of failure

Sample ID No Sample ID No
Type of test Type of test
Stress rate Stress rate
Duration of test Duration of test
Room temperature Room temperature
Average height of specimen, L (mm) Average height of specimen, L (mm)
Average diameter of specimen, D (mm) Average diameter of specimen, D (mm)
Average original cross sectional area, A
Average original cross sectional area, A (mm2)
(mm2)
Failure Load, P (KN) Failure Load, P (KN)
Unconfined compressive strength, qc Mpa Unconfined compressive strength, qc Mpa

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(mm2)


(mm2)
Result:
Unconfined compressive strength, qc Mpa :
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pH OF SOIL - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F19
Equipment ID
Electronic balance ID :
pH meter ID :
Thermometer ID :
Tested by :
Sample ID Date of Date of pH of Temperature

Sl.No. Job ID No: O Remark
No: receipt test soil C
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SULPHATES IN SOIL - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F20

Sample ID No:
Date of receipt:
Date of testing:
Equipment ID:
Electronic balance ID:
425μ sieve ID:
Tested by:
Test data:
WEIGHT OF SOIL SAMPLE TAKEN FOR TESTING (gm)

QUANTITY OF EXTRACTED WATER SAMPLE TAKEN (ml)
NTU
Remarks:
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CHLORIDES IN SOIL - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F21

IS: 3025 part 32-1988, Reaffirmed 2019
Job I D No: Tested By :

sample ID Soil weight :
Date of test: Water,ml :
Equipment ID No: sample taken,ml :
pH of the sample: Dilution :
Sl. No. Details values
1 Volume of silver nitrate consumed by the sample, ml (V1)
2 Volume of silver nitrate consumed by the blank sample (distilled water), ml (V2)
3 Volume of sample taken for titration, ml (V3)
4 Normality of silver nitrate solution (N)
Chloride,
mg/l
= (V1-V2) X N X 35450
V3
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PH OF WATER - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F22
As per IS: 3025 Part 11 – 1983, Reaffirmed 2017
Location of Equipment : Date :
Equipment ID : Tested by:
Thermometer ID No :
Job ID :
pH meter Temperature of
S.No. Sample ID
reading the test solution
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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SULPHATES IN WATER - O20361-S-VIA-01-DC-03000/F23

IS: 3025 part 24-1986, reaffirmed 2019
Job I D No: Tested by:

Sample
Sample ID taken, ml :
Date of test: Dilution :
Equipment ID No
Results
Sl. No. Details
Obtained
1 Turbidity meter reading, NTU
Read sulphate concentration of sample against NTU value from graph

Sulphate, mg/l =
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IS: 3025 part 32-1988, Reaffirmed 2019
Job I D No: Tested By:

sample ID
Date of test:
Equipment ID No:
pH of the sample:
Sl. No. Details values
1 Volume of silver nitrate consumed by the sample, ml (V1)
2 Volume of silver nitrate consumed by the blank sample (distilled water), ml (V2)
3 Volume of sample taken for titration, ml (V3)
4 Normality of silver nitrate solution (N)
Chloride, mg/l
= (V1-V2) X N X 35450
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LIST OF LABORATORIES AND LAB
EQUIPMENT
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Table 5 : LIST OF LABORATORIES
Sl No Lab Name City
1 L&T Site Laboratory Surat
2 L&T Construction Research and Testing Centre Chennai
3 Unique Eng. Testing & Advisory Services Surat
4 Bhumi Research Centre Surat
5 Mattest Engineering Services Surat
6 MK Soil Testing Lab Ahmadabad
7 KCT consultancy Services Ahmadabad
8 DBM Geotechnics Mumbai
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Table 6 : LIST OF EQUIPMENT IN L&T SITE LABORATORY
SL NO EQUIPMENT QUANTITY
1 DIGITAL TRAIXIAL SHEAR TEST EQUIPMENT -CU 10
2 DIGITAL CONSOLIDATION TEST EQUIPMENT – 3 GANG 10
3 PERMEABILITY TEST 10
4 LIQUID LIMIT TEST APPARATUS 20
5 PLASTIC LIMIT TEST APPARATUS 20
6 SHRINKAGE LIMIT TEST APPARATUS 10
7 FREE SWELL INDEX TEST APPARATUS 100
8 SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST APPARATUS 100
9 WET SIEVE ANALYSIS – SIEVE SET 20
10 HYDROMETER TEST APPARATUS 60
11 POINT LOAD INDEX TEST EQUIPMENT 10
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK
ASSESSMENT
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Hazard
Residual Risk –
Severity Rating
Low /Medium/
Requirement
Additional Control Measures
Probability
Risk Level
Responsibility
Rating
Sl. (If the list is exhaustive, give
Legal
High
Activity Existing Control Measures
No Source / Situation / only a Doc. ref no. of Safe
N/A/E
H/S
Possible Outcome People at Risk Work Method)
Act
Give proper instruction before

unloading
Shifting of Loading and IS 1892 Execution
1 Fall or caught in between Work men S N Avoid manual handling if 2 2 4 Low
equipment unloading (1979) engineer
possible
Strict supervision
Manually area Snake bite / insects IS 1892

Workers related to S N Use Safety shoe & hand gloves 4 1 4 Low
2 levelling & bite Injury (1979)
the soil investigation
clearing
Ensure that work men used full
Use of full body harness
IS 1892 body harness and it is anchored Execution
3 Tripod erecting Height work Fall of person from height Workmen S A during height works more than 2 3 6 Medium
(1979) on fixed point to prevent fall engineer
2 meter work.
from height.
Excavation permit to be taken

Clearance to be taken from PMC.
Excavation to be done
Breaking of underground utilities carefully & slowly with the
Ex Water pipeline & Gas Pipeline IS 1892 help of workmen
4
Excavation by JCB -Excavator Workmen & operator S N 3 2 6 Medium Manual Excavated tools such as Site
mechanical aid (1979) Proper care & checking to be Insulated Crow bars to be used Engineer
Electric Cable
done during excavation
By workmen if under utilities
If any under utilities identified, observed.
manual exposure to be done.
Only trained workmen to be

Fixing the core IS 1892 Site
5 Manually fixing Toppling of during machine Workmen S A done the machine erecting 2 2 4 Low
drilling machine (1979) Engineer
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Only trained operator to be

used the machine.
Soil should be dumped more Only after screening only deploy

than 1.5 mt away from the the workers on work.
drilling area’
Earth slush shall be removed and
No outside person to be passage shall be kept clear
allowed during for drilling
Hydraulic core IS 1892 Site
6 Drilling Caught in between, crush on equipment Workmen S E area. 3 3 9 Medium
drilling machine (1979) Engineer
All required PPEs such as
safety helmet, Goggles, boot No workmen & staff should stand
and Hand gloves used by near the edge of the pits.
workmen
All Openings & Cut out to be

back filled once it completed
the job immediate.
Use of proper tools as per the

job requirement.
IS 1892 Site
Operating Tools Slip n hit injury Workmen H A Give proper instruction about 2 2 4 Low
(1979): Engineer
the operation of tools and
tackles.
Give training to operate the pump

Proper handling of pumps. properly.
De-Water Pump IS 1892 Site
Injury Workmen H N Timely removal of operating 2 3 6 Medium Only experienced men to be
operation (1979): Engineer
handle. deployed on the work.
Only authorized and

experienced operator to be If required to enter inside the
deployed for the work. tripod area, either equipment to
Operator or other IS 1892 Site
Unauthorised entry Crush injury or caught in between H A 2 3 6 Medium be switch off or make them alert
work men. (1979): Engineer
to do the job with strict
Except operator, no other supervision.
workmen allow to get on the
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Rating Safety severity Health severity Rating Likelihood

Risk level
5 Single or multiple Fatality Disease led to death 5 Inevitable Risk level Color Legends
(Value)
4 Serious Injury requiring hospitalization Life threatening disease 4 Most Likely 1 -- 4 Low Risk L
3 Lost Time Accident Ill- health /leading to disability 3 Likely 5 --12 Medium Risk M
Injury requiring Medical Treatment but not
2 Ill-health /sickness needs First-aid 2 Unlikely 13 - 25 High Risk H
Lost Time
1 First Aid treatment only Not likely to cause ill health 1 Most Unlikely
ALARP = As Low As Reasonably Practicable
Colour
Description
legends
L Acceptable, the activity shall be performed under supervision
Unacceptable, effective control measures must be taken up to
M
ALARP level
Totally unacceptable effective control measures must be taken up to
H
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SECTION HEAD – GEOTECHNICAL

Position Title
INVESTIGATION
Name ARUN BALAMURUGAN
Date of Birth 1st June, 1976
Nationality Indian
Education:
Year of
S. No. Degree(s)/Diploma(s) College /University
passing
M. Phil., (Geology) Presidency College, University of Madras,
1 2003
Chennai
M.Sc.,(Geology) Presidency College, University of Madras,
2 2001
Chennai
B.Sc.,(Appl. Geology) College of Engineering Guindy, Anna
3 1999
University, Chennai
Employment Record:
Period Employing organization Title of position Held
Oct 2006 to Present L&T GEOSTRUCTURE Manager-Execution
GEO MARINE CONSULTANTS (P)

Jan 2004 to Oct 2006 Engineering Geologist
LTD., CHENNAI
GEONIX GROUND WATER

July 2001 to Jan 2004 Hydro geologist
CONSULTANTS, CHENNAI
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Major Projects Executed:
PROJECT YEAR RESPONSIBILITY
Investigation study for Quarry and Filling

Dam Projects - Maa Ratangarh Dam and Material for Earthen Dam
2019-2020
Runj dam Drilling and Grouting at Runj Dam
Geotechnical Investigation – offshore and

Sea Water Intake Project, TANGEDCO,
2018 –2019 onshore
Uppur
Shift in charge for Steel Pile driving at
Off shore ( Vertical and Racker )
End to end responsibility to Complete 135
LNG Terminal for IOCL, Ennore 2017 –2018 mts
Embankment and Road
Erection of Structural Elements
Multimodal Terminal, IWT Sahibganj 2016-2017

Geotechnical Investigation works
Cut-off Wall at Polavaram 2015-2016 Offshore and onshore
Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project 2015

Hyderbad Metro Rail Project 2010-2015 Geotechnical Investigation works -
Preliminary and Confirmatory Boreholes
Elevated Corridor (ECV 02&03) of Plate load test, pressure meter test
2010
Chennai Metro Rail Project
Geotechnical Investigation works -
Kattupalli Shipyard project 2008-2010 Offshore and onshore
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SECTION IN –CHARGE – GEOTECHNICAL

Position Title
INVESTIGATION
Name N.R. SATHISHA
Date of Birth 22 Jul 1974
Nationality Indian
Education:
Year of
passing
1 MSc Applied Geology KUVEMPU University, Shimoga Karnataka 1998
Sahyadri Science College from KUVEMPU
2 BSc 1996
University, Shimoga Karnataka
Employment Record:

M/s L&T GEOSTRUCTURE, Chennai Deputy Project Manager/
Nov 2006 to Present
/ M/s L&T CONSTRUCTION Geotechnical Manager
M/S HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION
Feb 2005 to Oct 2006 Project Engineering Geologist
COMPANY, MUMBAI
M/s CENGRS GEOTECHNICA PVT
June 1999 to Jan 2005 Senior Engineer Geologist
LTD, NEW DELHI
July 1998 to May 1999 M/s CEE SOUTH, BENGALURU Project Hydrogeologist Consultant
Piling, Pile cap and Pile test, pile cap and Construction of 10000 piles.
pedestal works, Panki, 2018-2020
Conducted 275 load tests ( maximum in India )
Kanpur
Construction of Intake well Deputy project Manager - Construction of 48.6 metre depth,
with 14 metre diameter 14 metre diameter intake well and 2.6 km length pipeline
2016-2018
and 2.6 km pipeline bridge
over the Sone River. bridge over the Sone River.
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Construction of 45 metre depth, 1 metre pile in 1000 numbers

Unity Building , New Delhi 2014-2015
with maximum marginal value of 32.26 % .
Mandovi River Bridge
2013-2014 Offshore and onshore Geotechnical Investigation
Project, Goa
Bangalore Metro project -
from RC Road to 2010-2013 Onshore Geo technical investigation – 22 km
Bommasandra
Onshore Geo technical investigation
Mumbai Monorail Project
2009-2010 Determination of pile termination criteria based on geological
parameter
Geo technical investigation for T2, T1 , Taxiway, runway,
Runway and Taxiway for ATC tower and multilevel car parking.
2008-2010
Mumbai Airport
Pile termination on different rock profile.
Geo technical investigation Geo technical investigation for township, jetty, road and
2006-2007
for Dhamra Port railway line
Face and 3D geological logging, blasting pattern fixing,
blasting material Safety, tunnel Safety quality and progress,
dam site foundation testing.
Chamera Dam construction Seepage control, geotechnical procedure and methodology
2005-2006
Project preparation, responsible for the progress of powerhouse,
ADIT, MAT, VAT, HRT, rock bolting, anchoring, tendon
fixing, slope stability issues, rock drilling and blasting,
foundation design parameter fulfillment etc.
Mathura, Itava, Kanpur,
Slope stability parameter and consolidation parameter
Allahabad, Gorakhpur 2003-2004
Compaction test carried out boreholes
Highway
585 boreholes from Ahmedabad to Surat.
National Highway NH 8 50 boreholes from Bharatpur to Surat for major bridge
2002-2003
Ahmedabad to Surat
construction – DPR study for NHAI.
Geotechnical investigation Completed a detailed preliminary geotechnical investigation
2001
for Delhi Metro comprising 650 boreholes and 200 probe and confirmatory
boreholes for the first stage of Delhi Metro.
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SECTION HEAD – GEOTECHNICAL

Position Title
INVESTIGATION
Name SHANTANU KRISHNA
Date of Birth 1st January, 1979
Nationality Indian
Education:
S. Year of
Degree(s)/Diploma(s) College /University
No. passing
Post Graduate Diploma in
1 Remote Sensing & Geographic NPTI 2008
Information System
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
2 Master of Science in Geology (Chhattisgarh) 2003
IGNOU. New Delhi

3 Certificate in Computing (CIC) 2003
Bachelor of Science in Geology Ranchi College, Ranchi University.
4 2001
Honors (Jharkhand)
Diploma in Environmental
5 NILEM, Chennai 2001
Management
Employment Record:
Senior Geologist - Geotechnical &

Dec 2008 – Jun 2020 Dar Al-Handasah Consultants
Heavy Civil Engg.
May 2005 to Jun 2007 CIL, Met-Trade & CENGRS Geologist
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Mixed use Design and supervision of construction for multi-story residential

Development buildings, a large number of commercial/office building, car-parking
2019
projects in Al Hafa, and services. The project also includes health club.
Salalah, Oman
Geologic mapping, geotechnical investigations, preliminary and
Malanje – detailed designs, tender documents, and supervision of construction
Sauriomo Highway for the dualisation of Malanje to Saurimo (324 km), including rock
2018
and Road Projects, cuts and slope stabilisation measures, asphalt new road alignment in
Angola the form of bypasses, service roads, interchanges, crossing roads,
bridges.
Geologic mapping, geotechnical investigations, preliminary and
detailed designs, tender documents, and supervision of construction
Bidbid - Sur for the dualisation of Bidbid to Masroon Junction (116 km), including
Road/Section 1, rock cuts and slope stabilisation measures, 60 km of hot asphalt new
2015-2017
road alignment in the form of bypasses (out of the 116 km total
Oman length), 50 km of service roads, 12 interchanges, 5 crossing roads, 11
wadi bridges, emergency police/ambulance posts, weighing stations
and permanent traffic count stations.
Ras Al Hadd Geotechnical Investigation for Ras Al Hadd development project at
Development, 2016 Sur.
Oman
Environmental Preparation of technical specifications for and supervision of required
Impact Assessment geological and geotechnical surveys as part of the EIA report that
(EIA) for Al 2015 covers the project's impacts on air, noise, marine life, sediments,
Gharia Port morphology, landscaping, etc., and their mitigation.
Building, Qatar
Marasi Al Bahrain Geotechnical Investigation for Marasi Al Bahrain Mall, Hotels and
Mall, Hotels and Residences project.
2015
Residences,
Bahrain
Dubai Logistics Detailed design (under BIM), tender documents and supervision of
City (DLC) construction for an inspection yard on a 99,873 m2 site
Outbound
2011-2013
Inspection Facility
at Gate 4. United
Arab Emirates
Concourse D at Detailed design (under BIM management), tender documents and
2011-2013
Dubai International supervision of construction for a LEED-certified airside satellite
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Airport, United concourse building (CD) situated on the west side of Dubai
Arab Emirates International Airport, and linked to Terminal 1 (T1) by an Automated
People Mover (APM) system. CD is a fully airside structure
developed under a metal shell to accommodate 17 aircraft stands (12
Code E , 4 Code F and one Code C) with contact gates and boarding
lounges. It consists of the apron floor that includes most of the
technical and support areas as well as a bussing area for remote gates;
a first floor dedicated to the departure level, comprising boarding
lounges and a main concession area (retail, duty free, food and
beverage, and other services); a second floor housing arrival galleries
and different first/business lounges; and a partial third floor for MEP
services. Works comprise all infrastructure utilities and networks,
and landscaping. Footprint area: 64,460 m2. Gross built-up area:
149,600 m2.
Detailed design and tender documents (under BIM management), and
supervision of construction for two main steel and concrete structures
namely, (1) the main Ground Support Equipment Maintenance
(GSEM) facility on a site area of 32,947 m2 and a total built-up area
Dubai Airports
of 24,400 m2, comprising a ground level for 3 large maintenance
Strategic Plan 2020
(SP2020) Support spaces, workshops, electromechanical and storage areas, and 2
Facilities - mezzanine levels for staff facilities, offices and additional
2011-2013
GSE/ULD electromechanical and storage spaces in addition to a surrounding
Maintenance area for car-parking, external washing bays, painting workshop and
Facilities, United security control gates; and (2) the ULD Maintenance single-storey
Arab Emirates.
building on a site area of 10,532 m2 and a total built-up area of 8,027
m2, comprising welding and metal workshops, dolly maintenance
area, welding laboratory, offices, and storage and electromechanical
spaces.
Dubai Airports Detailed design and supervision of construction for the relocation of
Strategic Plan 2020 the existing Horse Quarantine facility so as to have its site available
(SP2020) Support for the relocation of the GSEM building and ULD facilities. Works
2011-2013
Facilities - Horse
comprise all infrastructure utility networks and systems
Quarantine, United
Arab Emirates.
Detailed design and supervision of construction for stands' upgrading
and airfield improvement works to meet the growth of Emirates
Airlines, FlyDubai fleets and other airlines as well as to improve the
level of service at the airport. This includes an additional remote
Enhancement of stand north of fuel farm, marking works for temporary stands at the
Airfield Capacity at Royal Airwing (five for Code E and one for Code D aircrafts),
Dubai International 2011-2013 additional stands at Charlie Apron, 7 temporary pre-Concourse
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Airport, United D stands for wide-bodied aircrafts, northern runway upgrading and
Arab Emirates resurfacing, various airfield improvements (south runway and all
taxiways/taxilanes) in addition to all related electromechanical and
low-current systems, marking and signing schemes, fire-fighting, wet
infrastructure utilities and networks, and upgrading the Jet fuel
hydrant system.
Design and supervision of construction for eight nine-storey
residential buildings (91,000 m2), a large nine-storey
commercial/office building (31,000 m2), the Public Authority of
Social Insurance (PASI) headquarters building (11,470 m2) and 3
Mixed-use basement levels for car-parking and services (69,000 m2). The
Development at
2010 project also includes a 955 m2 health club. Works comprised internal
Bausher, Oman
roads, wet infrastructure and irrigation systems, power supply, low-
current and telecommunication systems, parking areas and site
landscaping. Total site area: 37,327 m2. Total built-up area: 202,059
m2.
Topographic survey, subsoil investigation, geologic mapping,
preliminary engineering design and environmental impact
assessment, design of slope stabilisation measures, and design of
sophisticated bridge foundation systems and tunnels bored through
rock, for the railway network in Jordan. The network includes main
line and spurs/links with a total length exceeding 1,000 km. The
Jordan Railway project consists of a single-track platform suitable for standard gauge
Network, Jordan. 2009 track, running North-South and East- West across Jordan with train
speeds of 160 km/h for passengers and 120 km/h for freight. The
route passes through 5 tunnels having a total length of 18 km, 24
viaducts totalling 18 km, 118 wadi bridges, and more than 200
overpasses/underpasses, with all drainage facilities. The project also
includes 11 terminals and all electromechanical systems for tunnels
and other project components.
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Position Title
LABORATORY IN-CHARGE
Name BHANDHARAM DAMODAR
Date of Birth 29th Nov,1979
Nationality Indian
Education:
Year of
passing
M.Tech.(Geotechnical National Institute of Technology, Warangal
1 2006
Engineering)-
2 B.Tech. (Civil Engineering)- National Institute of Technology, Warangal 2004
A.A.N.M&V.V.R.S.R Polytechnic
3 Diploma. (Civil Engineering)- 2000
Gudlavalleru
Employment Record:
June 2018 – till date Salfo &Associates Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Deputy General Manager

March 2017– June 2018 Greenko Energies Private Limited
(Geotechnical)
March 2014 – March Parsons International Asst Construction Manager
2017 (Geotechnical)
June 2010 – March 2014 Haridwar Infrastructure Limited Sr. Manager(Quality & Geotechnical)
Global Buildings & Foundations Design Engineer

August 2008 – June 2010
(Ajm Kooheji Group Bsc, Bahrain)
August 2007 – August Reliance Infocom Engineering
Assistant Manager
2008 Limited
July 2006 – August 2007 Ijm India Infrastructure Limited Senior Site Engineer
Yellaiha & Sons Engineers &

June 2000 – April 2004 Site Engineer
Contractors
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Major projects Executed:
Review and approval of Consultant Submittals, Geotechnical factual

reports, Geotechnical Interpretative Reports, Geotechnical Design
Reports and methodologies in Compliance to QCS.
Involved in Design of Pile Foundations, Raft Foundations and Spread
Footings
Monitoring Earth work excavation in compliance to Slope satiability
analysis
Coordinating and helping in external and internal coordination to all
Geotechnical Works.
Involved in review of shoring Structures as Contagious Piles, Secant
Piles and Retaining Walls, Reinforced Earth walls, Rock bolting.
Preparation of brief Geotechnical Desktop Study report for in House
All ASHGHAL
DOHA, QATAR 2018 – 2020 Projects from the past reference reports as Base and indicating test
(PWA) Projects results, classifying the soil properties with conclusions.
Calculation and analysis of in house data needed for Structural
Design such as Bearing Capacities, Settlement Analysis, Modulus of
Sub grade Reactions, Skin Friction and Deflections, etc.
Reviewing the dewatering design in compliance with CIRIA – C515
and also QCS 2014.
Review on Impact Assessments of Micro Tunnels, concrete tunnels,
Rock Tunnels and Underpasses with existing neighboring structures
for future analysis.
Monitoring and checking the soil investigations and all field and in
situ tests such as SPT, USC, Point Load Strength, TCR, RQD, etc. in
Compliance to BS 5930 and also aligning the same with QCS
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Investigation in depth for Primary Consolidation and Secondary

Consolidation case studies and suggesting further solutions for
Improvement of the same strata..
Reviewing all methodologies such as ground improvement works
such as Compaction, Reinforced Earth walls, Gabion walls, Shoring
systems, Dewatering etc.,
Monitoring Settlement and Consolidation activities in crucial
situations like highly Traffic Flooded Junctions and suggesting
remedial measures for trouble shooting the bottle necks.
Aware fully with Field tests conducted to Earth retaining structures
and Heavy Foundations for strength checking in special conditions.
Reviewing the GFC Drawings in case of Retaining Structures and all
types of Foundations.
Review and approval of Contractor Submittals, Drawings, Bar
Bending Schedules, methodologies, Onsite tests and coordinating
with Concerns..
Footings
analysis
Hydro Power,
Wind Power and
2017-2018
Solar Power Geotechnical Works.
Projects
Projects from the past reference reports as Base and indicating test
results, classifying the soil properties with conclusions.
Conducting and Monitoring Pile Load Tests on site on Trial piles
casted.
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Executing of support anchor piles for Pile load test and pull out test
conductions on site and interpreting the data to estimate the
settlements criteria tolerance. Lead the timely implementation of IS
Test procedures, NDT Testing, reviewed the GFC drawings
Checking the BBS for the Pile cages prepared on site and also Pile
cap before laying of Concrete
Preparation of site daily Geotechnical activities and maintaining the
DPR and tracking for the same.
Monitoring construction activities of shoring works such as
Contiguous & Secant Piles, Diaphragm & Retaining wall, Reinforced
Earth walls, Rock bolting.
Lead the timely implementation of IS Test procedures, NDT Testing,
reviewed the GFC drawings.
Monitoring Rock Bolting activity and cross checking the same by
conducting pull out test in compliance with IS 11309.
Reviewing the GFC Drawings according to the convenience by
raising SER.
Reviewing the mix design of concrete and giving suggestions if any
required according to site conditions complying with IS 10262.
Preparation of brief report for each and every test indicating results,
classifying the soil properties with reference to IS 1498 – 1970 and
calculating the bearing capacity complying with the requirements of
IS 1888 - 1982 and conclusions for the same.

Reports and methodologies in Compliance to QCS.
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Footings
analysis
Geotechnical Works.
Lusail City Involved in review of shoring Structures as Contagious Piles, Secant
Development Piles and Retaining Walls, Reinforced Earth walls, Rock bolting.
Project (Smart 2014-2017 Preparation of brief Geotechnical Desktop Study report for in House
City), Road and Projects from the past reference reports as Base and indicating test
Infra results, classifying the soil properties with conclusions.
Calculation and analysis of in house data needed for Structural
Design such as Bearing Capacities, Settlement Analysis, Modulus of
Sub grade Reactions, Skin Friction and Deflections, etc.
Reviewing the dewatering design in compliance with CIRIA – C515
and also QCS 2014.
Review on Impact Assessments of Micro Tunnels, concrete tunnels,
Rock Tunnels and Underpasses with existing neighboring structures
for future analysis.
Improvement of the same strata..
Monitoring Settlement and Consolidation activities in crucial
situations like highly Traffic Flooded Junctions and suggesting
remedial measures for trouble shooting the bottle necks.
Reviewing the GFC Drawings in case of Retaining Structures and all
types of Foundations.
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Monitoring and checking the soil investigations and all field and in
situ tests such as SPT, USC, Point Load Strength, TCR, SCR, RQD,
etc. in Compliance to BS 5930 and also aligning the same with QCS.
Reviewing the design calculations of shoring works such as
Review and approval of Contractor Submittals GFC Drawings, Bar
Bending Schedules, Geotechnical reports, methodologies, Onsite
tests and coordinating with Concerns
Footings
analysis
Hydro Power,
Geotechnical Works.
Wind Power and
Solar Power
Projects (Dikchu
Hydro Electric 2010-2014
Projects from the past reference reports as Base and indicating test
Project – SIKKIM
results, classifying the soil properties with conclusions.
and Surang Hydro
Coordinating with the geotechnical agencies, Contractors on site and
Electric Project
reviewing the soil investigation methods and Tests required as per the
Himachal Pradesh)
IS requirement.
Executing of support anchor piles for Pile load test and pull out test
settlements criteria tolerance.
Conducting and Monitoring Pile Load Tests on site on Trial piles
casted.
Preparation of site daily Geotechnical activities and maintaining the
DPR and tracking for the same.
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Monitoring an Land fill works with higher efficiency of Compaction

as per IS Standards
Improvement of the same strata
Managing the construction activities of shoring works such as
Monitoring all ground improvement works such as Compaction,
Reinforced Earth walls, Gabion walls, Shoring systems, Dewatering
etc.,
Lead the timely implementation of IS Test procedures, NDT Testing,
reviewed the GFC drawings
Monitoring Rock Bolting activity and cross checking the same by
conducting pull out test in compliance with IS 11309.
Reviewing the GFC Drawings according to the convenience by
raising SER.
Reviewing the mix design of concrete and giving suggestions if any
required according to site conditions complying with IS 10262.
Preparation of brief report for each and every test indicating results,
classifying the soil properties with reference to IS 1498 – 1970 and
calculating the bearing capacity complying with the requirements of
IS 1888 - 1982 and conclusions for the same.
Designing the Pile Foundations according to the soil Report by

maintaining all Loading Conditions.
Design of support anchor piles for Pile load test and pull out test
settlements criteria tolerance.
Ensuring the GFC drawings given by the technical consultant and
giving proper reviewing as per required specifications.
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Reports and methodologies.
All Government Projects from the past reference reports as Base and indicating test
Projects includes results, classifying the soil properties with conclusions.
High-rise Buildings Reviewing the dewatering design in compliance with CIRIA – C515
2008-2010
and Bridges Reviewing the design for construction activities of shoring works
(MANAMA such as Contiguous & Secant Piles, Diaphragm & Retaining wall,
Kingdom of Reinforced Earth walls, Rock bolting.
Bahrain) Reviewing all methodologies such as ground improvement works
Reviewing and checking the soil investigations and all field and in
situ tests such as SPT, USC, Point Load Strength, TCR, RQD, etc. in
Compliance to BS 5930.
Monitoring Slope stability, Shoring Deflection, Water table as per the
compliance
Executing the activities of enabling works such as Contagious piles,
Sheet piling, Secant Piles, Soldier Piles, Diaphragm walls, retaining
walls and Reinforced Earth Walls
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ANNEXURE-7
SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR
PREVENTION OF COVID-19
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Package No. MAHSR C 4
SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR PREVENTION OF COVID-19 REV No.: 0 1 Date: 23-12-2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SL. No. Item Description Pg. No.
1 PURPOSE 3
2 SCOPE 3
3 ABBREVIATIONS 3
4 DEFINITIONS 3
5 RESPONSIBILITY 4
6 PPE TO BE USED 4
FLOW CHART RESUMING OPERATIONS AFTER
7 5
LOCKDOWN
8 PROCEDURE 7
ADDITIONAL MEASURES FOR PROJECT SITES/COUNTRY
9 22
OFFICES
10 RATIONAL USE OF PPE BY ESSENTIAL STAFF 23
11 24
12 ANNEXURES 27
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1.0 Purpose
2.0 Scope
This SOP is applicable to all L&T Construction employees, Sub contractors and their employees.
It shall be applicable to activities at site for various projects in L&T Construction operation while
restarting activities post lock down due to Covid-19 and maintaining thereafter till normalcy is
declared by the Government authorities.
3.0 Abbreviations
BMW Bio Medical Waste LOTO -Lock Out Tag Out
COVID-19-Corona Virus Disease -2019 SDF -Self Declaration Form
DCHC-Dedicated Covid Health Centre SOP -Safe Operating Procedure
EHS - Environment, Health and Safety PPE -Personal Protective
EHSO - Environment Health and Safety Equipment

Officer
PM - Project Manager
ERT -Emergency Response Team
WFH -Work From Home
HQ -Head Quarters
WHO -World Health Organization
4.0 Definitions:
COVID-19 is a new strain of virus belonging to the family Coronaviridae and sub-family
Coronavirinae. It is a zoonotic virus which means that it can be transmitted between animals and
humans, presently being transmitted uncontrollably between human to human.
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Competent person: A person who possess adequate knowledge about COVID-19 and possess
abilities or skills to carry out the work as prescribed by WHO recommendations/other Government
prescribed standard operating procedure etc. without risk to health.
PPE: Any equipment/device/gadget that will protect the user against health or safety risks from
infecting the user and protect others from spreading it. It can include items such as face covers,
face masks, Goggles, Gloves, Hazmat Coats / Aprons, Shoes etc.
5.0 Responsibility
It shall be the responsibility of the line function (Project Manager /Construction Manager / Admin
/ Section in charges/ Site Engineer / EHSO) to implement this Procedure.
6.0 PPE to be used
Face Mask
N-95 face mask the respirator blocks at least 95 percent
of very small (0.3 micron) test particles.
Preferred with proper fit nose clip, hypoallergenic,
polyisoprene head band
Surgical hand gloves

Hand gloves made of latex or nitrile materials also
preferred.
Apron
Body protection Apron according to IS 6153:1971
Apron of 70gsm non-woven fabric also shall be issued
to First Aid or Health care personnel at site.
Face shield:
Reusable face shield with good transparency and anti-
fogging characteristics shall be used. Reusable face
shield shall be sanitized for every use.
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7.0 Flow chart Resuming Operations after lock down
COVID -19
Man Machine Environment
Ensure use of nose mask Avoid air conditioning Expired food/pantry

and sanitizers made workplace and work under wastes shall be disposed
avaliable the natual ventilation safely
Engage the employees in

check and disinfect Bio waste bins shall be
staggered shift to maintain
ventilation system installed for collecting the
social distance.
disinfectant wastes/nose
mask/gloves, etc
All workers/staff/others Ensure PC, printer,electrical

Spitting in open places
shall be checked with cables are disinfected using
shall be restricted
thermal scanners at gate appropriate alchohol based
sanitizer
Avoid business travel

Record keeping shall be
maintained in soft format
Meetings/training/mass tool
Avoid public transport box shall be avoided. Virtyal
meetings shall be preferred Disinfect portable hand
tools
All employees and

visitors shall be used
sanitizers Avoid crowd inside lifts
and frequently disinfect.
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Workflow for medical screening for employees

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8.0 Procedure
Controlled access inside the project and workmen habitat
All entry inside the site shall be monitored with thermal scanner to ensure temperature < 99.4
degree Fahrenheit (including staff, workmen, visitors, etc.)
Pre-approval for deployment of new workmen from PM
Avoiding entry of new workmen from known hotspots of COVID 19
Allocate separate rooms for the new workmen in the workmen habitat minimum for 14 days.
Ensuring availability or visit of medical practitioner at workmen habitats.
O -Declaration Form (ANNEXURE C)
the COVID-19 risk level of workmen
Medical check-up by doctor on periodicity as required.
Contact less thermal scanning
Possibilities of implementing disinfection tunnel may be looked in to.

Streamlined exit pathways to maintain social distancing Contactless attendance system.
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Actions to ensure before restarting of activities
The modality of operation, can be decided by the CEO, HR Head & PM based on the workload,
official need, local administration factors enforced by Government authorities, employee
convenience etc.
Few significant actions need to be ensured and followed for all the activities/ process.
a. Pedestrian pathway and access to workplaces

Bifurcation of vehicular movement roads & pedestrians shall be
inspected. Handrails shall be ensured in all the places and provided if
found missing.
Reversing zone shall be ensured.
Signboards availability for pedestrians shall be ensured
Any changes in the workplace diversion shall be displayed in
appropriate locations.
Ensure streamline exit pathways to maintain social distancing.
b. Fall protection arrangements

Handrails, lifeline , safety nets, rope grab fall arrestor and other fall protection measures shall be
inspected and height work shall be allowed after found fit for work.
Opening, staircase openings shall be inspected and ensured for 100% protection with a checklist.
Fragile and protection for working on roof shall be ensured.
Any materials on the edges shall be removed and/ secured for incidental falling.
Lifeline provided at present (before the lock down) shall be inspected for its strength and anchoring
points. If required, these shall be removed and tied again.
If any of the floors are not secured for fall protection arrangements, which shall be closed &
secured to human access.
c. Plant & Machinery

All the critical equipment's such as piling rigs, grab, gantry cranes, batching plant, mobile cranes,
etc., shall be critically inspected for its safe working conditions.
All the equipment's/ vehicles shall be inspected by P&M and EHS personnel and provided with
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During the restarting activities, LOTO shall be strictly followed while cleaning drum, conveyor in
batching plant and other plants.
d. Temporary electrical installation

All the panel boards shall be checked for earthing and continuity.
The electrical cables shall be inspected for any damages and layout.
Earth pits shall be checked for earth resistance value and recorded in the checklist
Cables shall be routed overhead avoiding the contact with any other vulnerable equipment/human.
e. Excavation
Any work in/near excavation shall be allowed after checking the soil condition, slope, access,
dewatering and other requirements. Soil condition around the excavation shall be verified for any
chances of sliding or collapse.
Access and slope to the excavation shall be checked
Dewatering pump and electrical installations to the pump shall be inspected for its safe siting.
Barricades & sign boards shall be ensured for its safe condition.
f. Formwork, Scaffolds and working platforms

All formwork shall be inspected prior to work for good condition of scaffold/formwork. Scaffold
tags showing FIT TO USE should be fastened.
Any left out de-shuttering shall be checked and ensured for safe condition. Clearance shall be
obtained from formwork team on number of de-shuttered areas.
Access to scaffolding and working platforms shall be verified. Stair tower shall be checked for all
the essential parts like bracings, pins, and supports.
Remove all the H-Beams lying on the scaffolds untied or not supported.
All the scaffolds shall be verified and recorded in the inspection register and tagged accordingly.
Facilities
Site offices
Sanitation of all tables, system, files, cabins, office machines shall be done.
Temporary electrical connections and access ways shall be checked with the office inspection
checklist.
Double bin system shall be implemented to collect the waste after first day of resuming, the
collected waste shall be kept unattended for at least 24 hours.
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Individual water bottle shall be provided/each staff shall be advised to keep their personal water
bottles.
Wearing mask is mandatory for all while entering site office premises
Avoid gathering of people in lobby, parking and other common places
Temporary electrical connection and access ways should be checked with the office inspection
checklist.
To ensure safe and portable drinking water, clean water coolers and test the water quality (at outlet)
for at least bacteriological contaminant and report should be recorded.
Pantry
Health condition of office boy/assistant shall be checked before deployment and daily temperature
monitoring shall be done.
All the garbage shall be cleared off and area & bins disinfected.
Gas connections shall be checked, and supply line & wire shall be inspected if it is an induction
strove.
Expired items in pantry shall be disposed off from use.
Office snacks shall be packed food items, handling of loose items/unpacked items shall be avoided.
Old vegetables and expired items shall be disposed off safely.
P&M Workshop
All the machines shall be guarded and tagged for safe condition.
Connections and earthing shall be verified
All the tools shall be safely secured.
Housekeeping shall be done initially.
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Store
Expiry date of chemicals and consumable items shall be verified
All the area inside the stores shall be verified for insects / pests.
Diesel storage area and other flammable liquids shall be checked for any Leakage and
accumulation of flammable / toxic gases. The space shall be ventilated well before use.
All store persons shall wear protective PPEs (nose mask, hand gloves, goggles)
Quality workshop
Any chemical used/ exposed shall be removed
All the machines shall be checked for safe condition.
Arrange for calibrations of equipment, if its overdue.
Carpentry workshop
Guard shall be ensured in rotating parts of circular saw and other machines.
Saw dust and other wastages shall be disposed off .
Remove all the cut pieces, scattered wooden pieces and nails scattered in the surrounding
Managing the social distancing while deployment and working

Developing a strategy for workmen deployment at sites considering the social distancing
requirements and COVID 19 risks which may include
Sanitize conveyance vehicle / bus of staff and workmen prior to start of each trip
Social distancing (min.1 meter) shall be maintained in conveyance vehicles of workers/staff
Plan to execute the work sequence only with minimum number of workmen.
Deploy workmen in different locations, wherever feasible to ensure social distancing.
Deployment of workmen in staggered manner in case of congested work locations
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Working in shifts to minimize crowding of workmen in one place wherever possible
and equipment, as far as possible.

Adopting queue system while entry to buildings, workplaces, passenger hoist, loading points, bus,
etc.,
Ensure availability of hand sanitizer in each bus, not crowded and social distancing is maintained.
Restricting the number of passengers in staff and workmen bus deployed for conveyance. As far
as possible, usage of mass public transport should be avoided. Autorickshaw is safer than bus.
Identify multiple access and egress pathways
Add multiple rest areas within the site premises considering number of workmen at the project
Wearing mask is mandatory for each employee at all time.
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Integrating the risk management of COVID-19 with EHSMS

Screening
Apart from the regular information collected during the screening process, additional Self-
Declaration Form ANNEXURE C form shall be obtained to identify the COVID-19 risk level of
workmen.
This information shall include
Place of his latest stay (to identify whether it is a hotspot)
Contact with any confirmed or suspected COVID-19 individual
Contact with persons who have a travel history to hot spots
Whether they have any symptoms for COVID-19
Filled SDF should be submitted by every workmen and employee on the day of resumption and
there after as and when any changes in the parameters such as containment zones, developing
symptoms, resumption after quarantine or leave period.
Medical Checkup
New induction of workmen shall be done after stringent medical checkup by the medical
practitioner.
The medical practitioner shall consider the additional information provided by the workmen in the
screening, while checking the workmen
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Any employee having cough, cold or fever must stay at home and WFH until they become
symptom free and get medical certificate.
Employees with bronchitis/ emphysema/ asthma/ chronic respiratory ailment chronic immune
suppressed condition, pregnant employee and lady employee having children below 6 years
coming from hotspots/ containment zone is recommended to WFH up to 2 weeks from resumption.
All employee / workmen are encouraged to use Aarogya Setu app on their mobile whenever
residence and in the premises / work area till the time employee / workmen reaches back home.
EHS Induction
Number of workmen participating in EHS Induction shall be restricted to maintain the social
distance during training.
EHS induction shall be done in open/ventilated place avoiding closed/air-conditioned place

Number of programs shall be increased in case more workmen need to be covered.
Apart from the regular EHS induction, workmen will be trained on COVID--9 risks and the
precautionary measures covering the following topics,
Symptoms of COVID-19
How virus spreads
Importance of maintaining social distancing
Overview of the precautionary measure taken at site for COVID-19

Roles & Responsibility of workmen specific to the precautions towards COVID-19 refer
ANNEXURE A
Reporting in case of symptoms like Flu
Attendance System
Bio metric (finger touch) swiping for attendance shall be reinstalled.
1. Wash finger with hand sanitizer
2. Place finger on sensor
3. Wash finger again with hand sanitizer
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Visitors Entry
Allow with proper compliance such as SDF, facemask, social distancing and temperature scanning.
Training & Awareness

Targeted training for admin, staff, frontline supervisors specific to COVID-19 risks and controls
measures and encouraging workmen / staff to use of Aryoga Setu App:
A. Admin / ERT Members

Specific roles & responsibilities related to COVID-19 response as ERT member
Procedures for COVID-19 emergency.
Strategy adopted for COVID 19 risk management
Social distancing measures
Isolation, containment, treatment of symptomatic workmen
Handling the suspected cases of COVID 19
Keeping updated on COVID 19 response from HQ / Cluster/ Local Government authorities
Avoiding the spread of Myths, Misconceptions, misinformation & rumors related to COVID19
Encourage use of Aryoga Setu mobile app for those having smart phone.
B. Staff Members
Strategy adopted for COVID 19 risk management
Practice the action items from this SOP related to staff members
Specific roles & responsibilities related to COVID 19 response
Promoting self-hygiene & respiratory hygiene
Handling suspected cases of COVID 19 & informing to ERT members
C. Frontline Supervisors
Practice action items corresponding to Frontline supervisors from this SOP
Specific roles & responsibilities related to COVID 19 response
Promoting self-hygiene & respiratory hygiene
Handling suspected cases of COVID 19 & informing to Staff / ERT members
D. First Aider / Medical staff

All first aiders are advised to wear necessary PPE like goggles, face covers / shields, masks, gloves,
coverall, hand gloves, shoe covers etc. as applicable
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E. Safe to Start / Safety Task Assignment

The safe to start work process shall include hazards, risks and controls related to COVID-19. The
checks shall include
Whether social distancing followed at workplace
Whether workmen showing symptoms
Whether hand washing facility available in the workplace in proximity
Whether spots of high risk for transmission of virus such as handrails, door handles etc. Are dis
infected where applicable.
F. Resources
Resources required specifically required to manage the COVID 19 risk shall be identified, planned,
procured and made available at workplaces in adequate quantities. The resources which are
required to manage COVID-19 risks may include:
Thermal scanners
Contactless attendance system
Availability of liquid soap / hand sanitizer in strategic locations and stock for refilling them.
Hand washing facilities
Team for cleaning & disinfecting workplace locations.
Appropriate PPE like face covers, masks, goggles, coats / aprons shoes and appropriate
disinfecting gadgets like sprayers, brush etc. shall be made available.
Nose masks for teams who are screening workmen, conducting medical checkup & disinfection.
Wearing face mask is mandatory at all the times inside the site premises.
Disposable mask will be treated as bio medical waster and will be disposed as per BMW rules (
yellow bad)
Reusable / washable mask will be disposed off after through wash with surface disinfectant.
Strictly ban gutka / tobacco products in all work premises
Hand gloves for teams who are screening workmen, conducting medical check-up & disinfection
Quarantine facilities for accommodating symptomatic workmen in workmen habitats.
Posters & Promotional material for creating awareness
Sample poster from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare given below
Additional posters, videos & audio resources for COVID-19 can be accessed from the following
website link https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ ( under resources section) Additional rest areas and
dining spaces
Additional exit & entry points to avoid over crowding
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G. Operational Control
A specific meeting shall be organized at the site including PM all Section In-charges and senior
staff members.
This SOP shall be discussed pointwise and site-specific action plan shall be drawn including,
Action points location wise / department wise
Allocation of responsibilities and accountabilities for each action item
Resources required
Target dates
Pre-requisites before starting the activities
Periodic disinfection of tools and tackles
Disinfecting all PPEs
Display contact details of ERT members in isolation facilities
Manual attendance register for workmen.
H. Monitoring & Control

The points mentioned in this SOP shall be converted into an action plan and periodically verified
for compliance.
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Targeted inspection specific to COVID-19 risks shall be conducted to verify compliance to this
SOP.
The summary of the compliance shall be reported to PM / Head- EHS before starting the operations
and after that on a weekly basis.
The cooperation of all persons shall be strictly ensured and any violation shall be viewed seriously.
Refer ANNEXURE B
An employee having cough, cold and fever must stay at home and WFH till they become symptom
free and get a medical certificate
I. Management Review
The implementation status of this all applicable SOP and site-specific action plan shall be complied
with and reviewed pointwise before according permission for restarting the activities.
The compliance level shall be reviewed there after every week till the COVID 19 risks are
completely mitigated.
Disinfection at workplaces and offices
Maintain regular housekeeping practices, including routine cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces,
equipment, and other elements of the work environment.
When choosing cleaning chemicals for disinfection, projects shall consult with local authorities or
Subject Mater Expert for appropriate disinfectant against emerging viral pathogens of COVID19.
Chemicals having quaternary ammonium, sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide as active
ingredient should be used for area disinfection.
concentration, application method and contact time, PPE).

Focusing disinfection efforts on frequently touched surfaces such as handrails, door handles, etc.,
Conference rooms shall be disinfected before and after the meeting.
Site offices shall be disinfected on daily basis and social distancing shall be followed at the projects
Dining area shall be disinfected before and after the dinging hours
Managing risks due to COVID-19 during meetings

Before the meeting,
Consider whether a face-to-face meeting or event is needed, plan for an online meeting using MS
teams, skype, or other mediums, or simply conference call.
If the above step is not feasible, restrict the number participants with essential people.
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Ensure sufficient supplies and materials, including tissues and hand sanitizer for all participants.
Have surgical masks available to offer anyone who develops respiratory symptoms.
Advise participants in advance that if they have any symptoms or feel unwell, they should not
attend.
During and after the meeting
Briefly explain the participants on the actions being taken to prevent COVID-19
Avoid handshake and practice ways to say hello without touching
Encourage regular handwashing or use of an alcohol rub by all participants at the meeting
Encourage participants to cover their face with the bend of their elbow or a tissue if they cough or
sneeze. Supply tissues and closed bins to dispose of them.
Display dispensers of alcohol-based hand rub prominently around the venue.
Arrange seats so that participants are at least one meter apart.
Open windows and doors whenever possible to make sure the venue is well ventilated.
Soon after the meeting, the area shall be dis-infected and dust bins shall be cleared.
Put the door stopper until all the participants arrived to avoid multiple times opening/closing of
door.
Additional PPE for COVID-19
In addition to the regular PPE, nose masks and hand gloves for teams who are screening workmen,
conducting medical checkup & disinfection and others those who need to work in proximity to a
greater number of people.
All types of PPE must be:

Properly fitted and periodically refitted, as applicable (e.g., respirators).
Consistently and properly worn when required.
Regularly inspected, maintained, and replaced, as necessary.
Properly removed, cleaned, and stored or disposed of, as applicable.
Managing COVID-19 risks in workmen camp
Cooking
Daily thermal screening and symptom checking of cooks.
Cleaning and disinfection on daily basis once the cooking is over.
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Wearing of nose mask while cooking activities shall be ensured.

All vegetables shall be washed with turmeric/salt water before cooking.
Dining
Staggered Timings shall be adopted to limit the no of workmen using the hall to maintain social
distance
Increase the Space of dining facility where possible
Usage of common facilities

Areas or places of high risk for transmission of virus such as doorknobs, handles, latches, handrails
in common facilities shall be cleaned and disinfected at regular intervals.
Separate toilets, baths shall be identified specially for use of quarantine persons (if any)
Cloth towels shall be removed from wash rooms
Quarantine and isolation rooms

Adequate number of rooms shall be identified and reserved to accommodate symptomatic
workmen.
Disinfection
Disinfection of the workmen habitat in all the places shall be carried out on a periodical basis and
closely monitored by camp boss and verified by IR officers.
Separate dwelling for new workmen

New workmen shall not be accommodated in the same rooms as the existing workmen.
Dwelling units / rooms shall be suitably organized to ensure the avoidance of proximity of the
workmen groups.
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Resources at workmen habitat

As far as possible, Grocery shop, Saloon, and other items shall be made available within the
workmen habitat to avoid the movement of workmen outside the habitat.
Restriction of workmen from habitat

To avoid infection from outside the community, workmen exit access shall be restricted.
Any workman goes out of the habitat shall get a gate pass from camp boss.
A hand washing facility shall be kept at the entrance of the habitat, any people entering the habitat
shall be asked to wash their hands and enter the habitat.
Hand washing facilities

Dedicated hand washing facilities with soap shall be kept at conspicuous locations in the workmen
Promoting self-hygiene and cleanliness

Pictorial posters in local language shall be placed across the workmen habitat to create awareness
on maintaining self hygiene and respiratory hygiene.
Staff & workmen at high risk

Individuals with other comorbid conditions such as diabetics, blood pressure, renal ailments etc.
are at high risk from COVID-19 infection.
Hence new workmen who falls in the above category shall not be deployed.
Staff with the above conditions shall be instructed to take additional care & precautions from
COVID-19. In addition to the precautions taken by other staff members, they shall consult a doctor
and follow the precautions as per his advice.
Emergency Response / Business continuity in case of COVID-19 exposure

The existing ERP shall be updated with COVID- 19 as one of the emergencies.
ERT team shall be reconstituted as a task force team.
EHSO shall train all the ERT members on COVID-19 response and their roles & responsibilities
as ERT member
A site specific COVID-19 emergency response shall be evolved based on this SOP requirements
and recommendations from local authority
Availability of assistance from local authority
Customer specific requirement if any
Reporting of suspected cases from site
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Quarantine of suspected individuals

Isolation & treatment
Reporting to local authorities as directed by the Government authority.
Disinfecting areas worked by the suspected individual
Contract tracing of people worked with the suspected individual
Reporting to HQ for further coordinated response
Using government ambulances only as far as possible for transporting suspected cases to health
care facilities.
9.0 Additional Measures for Project Sites / Yards and Country Offices
Temperature screening through infrared Isolation rooms for workmen

thermometers. People can be mobilized only after thorough
Biometric attendance to be stopped and Face screening for the disease and with an authorized
reader instead of biometric machine. ID card
Qualified Male Nurse & Doctor and tie-up Mandatory Isolation for all Overseas travellers
with nearest hospital for emergency treatments for 14 days
Mass gathering (5 or more) prohibited and Storage of enough essential food items at worker
practicing social distancing camps
Disinfection cleaning across Labour Colony / Toolbox Talk in case only Emergency
Camps, Canteens etc. communication; Safe Distance = Social Distance
Provision of Public Address System Face masks (disposable/ reusable) kept at site
Playing Awareness Audio in speakers on office and camp
Virus advisory Submission of travel declaration as per
Linen changed every day and protective gear guidelines
for housekeeping staff Emergency vehicle /Ambulance availability
round the clock.
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10.0 Rational use of PPE by essential services staff
Type of Recommended
Activity Risk Remarks
personnel PPE
Screening of
person with non- Security guard , N-95 mask and
Moderate risk
touch volunteers gloves
thermometer
Triple layer
Receptionist Low risk
medical mask
N-95 mask and

OPD clinic Nurse Moderate risk
gloves
Doctor, N-95 mask and

Moderate risk
consultant gloves
When aerosol
Phlebotomist (lab
Laboratory Full complement generating
sample High risk
sample collection of PPE procedures are
collection)
anticipated
Lab sample N-95 mask and

Lab technician Moderate risk
analysis gloves
Non-Invasive
procedure such N-95 mask and
Technician, nurse Moderate risk
as, ECG, x-ray, gloves
sonography
Pharmacy
Triple layer
dispensing of Pharmacist Low risk
medical mask
medicines
Ambulance Triple layer

Low risk
driver medical mask
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Emergency
Transport of a Medical
N-95 mask and
patient in an Technician Moderate risk
gloves
ambulance (EMT), attendant
/ escort
Canteen serving
Triple layer
the cooked food, Canteen staff Low risk
medical mask
cleaning
N-95 mask
Housekeeping
Sanitation, deep staff Moderate risk gloves shoes/
cleaning, gum boots
housekeeping House keeping Triple layer
Low risk
supervisor medical mask
11.0
Do
No self- examination on health status Health examination by qualified Medical

team.
Not maintaining social distance and no Maintaining social distance at pick-up-point

temperature checking and temperature checking while entering site.
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Employees sit next to each other Alternative seating
Employees walk closely Employees maintain social distancing
Stand one behind the other closely Maintain social distancing while in queue
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Sitting by side and opposite to each other and Alternative seating. Air conditioning off.
air condition is on Doors kept open. If AC is required, then
ensure micro filter.
Sitting side by side and opposite to each other Virtual meeting
Visitors stand close to security reception, do not Maintain social distancing. Wear mask
wear mask. Not checking temperature. compulsorily. Check body temperature.
Floor washing and dust cleaning Disinfection done before and each shift
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Strict ban on use of tobacco and alcohol Eat more Vitamin C foods
products in all work premises.
12.0 Annexures
Annexure A
Responsibilities and Accountabilities matrix for Project Sites
Responsibilities & Accountabilities Matrix

Process PM Accts Sec- All EH ERT Supe Cam Work
& IC staff SO Tea rviso p men
Admin m r Boss
Conducting Meeting A R R R R
regarding this SOP
before restarting the
Works
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Preparing a site- A R R R R
specific action Plan
Screening of workmen A R R R R R
EHS Induction R A R R
Access Control A R R R R R
measures
Training on COVID 19 R R A R R
response
Dis infection A R R R R
Risk Control in A R
Workmen Camp
Social distancing in site A R R R R R R
office & facilities
Pre start up checks A R R R R R R
location / area wise
Promoting Self Hygiene R R A R R
&
Respiratory Hygiene
Display of posters for R R A
COVID 19 Response
Organizing resources A R R R
for COVID 19 response
Maintaining social A R R R R R R R R
distance
Monitoring of A R R R R R
compliance
Reporting in case of A R R R R R R R
symptoms
Checks for COVID A R R
during safe to start of
activities
Periodical review A R R R R
Emergency Response A R R R R R
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Annexure B
Medical Fitness on resuming the duty after lockdown is lifted
Below are the guidelines for employees, staff, workmen, associates resuming the duty at
workplace in office/shop floor, after lockdown is lifted.
Category 1:
Employee/ Person with
No inter-city travel during last 14 days
No travel from overseas in last 14 days
No close exposure to individuals including single exposure short meetings with, family, relatives,
visitors, acquaintances who have travelled abroad during the last 14 days
No visit to a location declared as containment zone / micro containment zone.
Has not resided in a residential building / floor which is sealed / declared as a containment zone
in last 14 days
AND
Does not have any symptoms of dry cough, fever above 99.4 F, loss of smell, loss of taste, or
flu like symptoms, sore throat, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, chest pain or pressure in last
7 days.
Employee is fit to resume the duties. He/ She will fill up self-declaration form (See Annexure C)
and submit to their HRBP before joining. Medical fitness certificate and /or lab test report are not
required.
Category 2:
If any employee / person has symptoms of dry cough, fever above 99.4 degree, loss of
smell, loss of taste, or flu like symptoms, sore throat, diarrhea, difficulty in breathing, chest
pain or pressure in last 07 days, will not be allowed to resume duties. He/ she is advised for
home quarantine & take treatment from his treating doctor.
However, after 7 days he/she will require to produce fitness certificate from his/her treating doctor
with / without laboratory test report.
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At the time of resuming, he/she will require to produce fitness certificate from his/her
treating doctor with / without laboratory test reports
Self-Declaration Form: Annexure C
On-line Self-Declaration to be filled by employee/workmen/associate resuming duties after

lockdown is over (Submit this form on-line, wherever feasible, once a week to the respective
HR Dept. with copy to Department Head).
IF ANSWER TO ANY OR ALL OF THE BELOW QUESTION/S IS YES, THEN YOU ARE
NOT ALLOWED TO RESUME DUTIES IN OFFICE/ SITE AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION:
A. I, including my family members have come in close contact* with a COVID-19 +ve case or any
person suffering from Fever or Cough in last 14 days. YES/ NO
* This means living in the same house/room for even a short period of time during the last 14 days
B. My house / floor/ building / area is sealed / declared as a containment zone and I am not allowed
for movement out of my house / area: YES / NO
C. I, including my family members have visited any fever clinic / dedicated COVID Health Centre
(DCHC) in the last 14 days. YES / NO
D. I, including my family members suffering from any of the following symptoms in the last 7 days
: (TICK YES OR NO)
SYMPTOMS YES NO If YES, Date of

Onset
Fever / High Temperature (above 99.4 F)
Cough / Dry Cough
Loss of Smell / Loss of Taste
Respiratory distress (Shortness of breath
or Breathing difficulties)
I, the undersigned hereby declare that all information provided above is correct to the best
of my knowledge and any incorrect self-
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Name of Employee: __________________________________________________________

PS No: _________________ Dept: ___________________ IC: _________________
Location: ___________________ Contact No. ___________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Signature of the Employee: ______________________________________________

Date: ______________________
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For use by HR Dept:
Person allowed for resuming office: YES / NO
Person referred to OHC / Medical Centre: YES / NO
Annexure D
Illustrative pictures: Social Distancing in Canteen

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Annexure E
Legal advisory on obligation and responsibility to ensure compliance for

Office/Factory- Kanchipuram /Project Sites
Sl.No Act Particulars of Obligations Who is Responsible for Compliance

1 DM Act 2005, Directives Management of disasters and For kanchi Yard: Persons responsible
of NDMA and Orders of for matters connected there under the Factory Act.
MHA with or incidental there to For Project Sites: Persons responsible
under the BOCW Act
For offices, etc: Persons responsible
under the respective Shops and
Establishments Act
2 The ID Act 1947 Obligations connected with the Employer
employment or non-
employment or the terms of
employment or with the
conditions of labour, of any
person including conditions of
service, retrenchment, lay off,
etc
3 The Factories Act 1948 Obligations regulating labour in Occupier and Factory Manager
factories including working (Kanchi yard)
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hours/days, leave, health and

safety, etc
4 The Building and other The employment and Every person in charge of, and
conditions of service of responsible to, the company for the
(Regulation of building and other construction conduct of the business of the
Employment and workers and to provide for their company, as well as the company
Conditions of Service) safety, health and welfare
Act, 1996 measures and for other matters
connected therewith or
incidental thereto
5 The state-specific shops The regulation of conditions of "Employer" means a person owning or
and establishments work and employment in shops, having ultimate control over the affairs
statutes commercial establishments, of an establishment.
Nominated Person as notified to the
Authority
6 The Employees' State Contribution payable to the Principal /Immediate Employer means
Insurance Act 1948 Corporation by the principal (i) In a factory (Kanchi Yard), the
employer in respect of an owner or occupier and factory manager
employee and includes any of the factory the person so named;
amount payable by or on behalf (ii) In any other establishment, any
of the employee in accordance person responsible for the supervision
with the provisions of this Act and control of the establishment.
7 The Payment of Wages The payment of Wages Employer shall be responsible for the
Act payment of all wages required to be
paid under the Act to persons employed
by him and in case of persons
employed,-
(a) In factories, if a person has been
named as the manager of the factory
under the Factories Act, 1948 ;
(b) In industrial or other
establishments, if there is a person
responsible to the employer for the
supervision and control of the
industrial or other establishments;
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(c) In the case of contractor, a person

designated by such contractor who is
directly under his charge; and
(d) In any other case, a person
designated by the employer, the person
so nominated or the person so
designated, as the case may be, shall be
responsible for such payment.
8 The Contract Labour The employment of contract Every person in charge of, and
(Regulation and labour and provision of responsible to, the company for the
Abolition) Act,1970 amenities. conduct of the business of the
company, as well as the company.

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Comments Resolution Sheet

Reference no : vide letter no: NHSRCL/ST/MA/04/NHSRCL-MAHSR-C4:

Sl. No Client comment L& Reply

Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.3 needs to be adhered to.

Functional Organization Chart is very sketchy; this chart

The organogram should be by name.

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In the depth of utility checking pit, the following may be

Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.3 needs to be adhered.

Drilling Procedure: Rotary drilling rigs are not sufficient.

Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.2 needs to be adhered to.

Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.2 needs to be adhered to.

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Clause No. DRC 2000NI-2/1.5.3 shall be adhered to.

In Sample Label Name of the supervisor, signature with

Rating of site power distribution boards should also be

Points at Sr. No. 5 and 13 are main points and must be

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Risk Level is always worked out by multiplying Severity

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Larsen & Toubro Limited

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

01 24-12-2020 JAB NRS PPS

00 28-11-2020 JAB NRS PPS

Initial Sign Initial Sign Initial Sign

Arun Praveen Pratap

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

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SL. No. Item Description Pg. No.

6 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY 5

7 PROCEDURE FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION 8

8 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST 10

Annexure – 1: Inspection Test Plan

Annexure – 2: Site Formats

Annexure – 3: Laboratory Testing Formats

Annexure – 4: List of Laboratories and Lab Equipment

Annexure – 5 : Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Annexure – 6 : Curriculum Vitae

Annexure – 7 : Safe Operating Procedure for Prevention of

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Table 1: Summary of total number of boreholes for Package C4

Location/ Chainage (Km) Boreholes in

Section-1 156.600 to 210.315 527 35 562

TOTAL 2339 109 2448

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b) Borehole layout for geotechnical investigation – Ref:

c) International Standard Organization

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➢ IS : 2720 - Part-15 – 1965 (R 2016) : Methods of Test for Soils - Part 15 :

e) Work Quality Management Plan

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IRS Indian Railway Standard Codes and Specifications

IRC Indian Road Congress Codes and Specifications

IS Indian Standard Specifications

NHSRCL National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited

WQMP Works Quality Management Plan

JGS Japanese Geotechnical Society

NX Designation for 75 mm dia. Casing

SX Designation for 150 mm dia. Casing

SPT Standard Penetration Test

RQD Rock Quality Designation

TCR Total Core Recovery