Kadamrasul Bridge Method Statement - 1 (Repaired)

Construction of Kadamrasul bridge over the river Shitalakhya near Mir Akhter Hossain Ltd.
5No. Gudaraghat of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCCKB)

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Work Method
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Construction of Kadamrasul bridge over the river Shitalakhya near

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December 07, 2023
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose........................................................................................................................................6
2. Scope...........................................................................................................................................6
3. Normative References.................................................................................................................6
4. Organization................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Head Office Organization Chart.........................................................................................6
4.2 Site Management team with Organization Chart................................................................7
4.3 Responsibilities of the Authorities......................................................................................7
5 Programme of Works..................................................................................................................8
5.1 Items of Works....................................................................................................................8
5.2 Scheduling of Work Plan....................................................................................................9
5.3 Scheduling of Manpower Deployment...............................................................................9
5.4 Scheduling of Equipment Deployment.............................................................................10
5.5 Scheduling of Procurement of Major items of Materials..................................................10
5 Key Resources...........................................................................................................................10
5.1 Equipments........................................................................................................................10
5.2 Staff and Personnel...........................................................................................................10
6 Works under the Scope.............................................................................................................11
6.1 General Preparatory Works...............................................................................................11
6.2 Coordination and Management of Interfaces....................................................................12
6.3 Mobilization of Manpower and Equipments.....................................................................12
6.3.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................12
6.3.2 Mobilization Plan............................................................................................................13
6.4 Selection and Establishment of Base Camp......................................................................14
6.5 Survey Work.....................................................................................................................14
6.6 Planning and Scheduling...................................................................................................14
6.7 Time Control & Progress Meeting......................................................................................15
6.8 Progress Photographs, Reports and Meeting....................................................................15
6.9 Daily Record, Weekly/Montly Return..............................................................................15
6.10 Quality Control & Quality Assurance...............................................................................16
6.10.1 Quality Control...........................................................................................................16
6.10.2 Quality Assurance.........................................................................................................16
6.11 Safety Management Program..........................................................................................16
6.12 Health, Environment & Safety Commitment....................................................................18
6.13 Communication.................................................................................................................19
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6.14 Provide for Traffic............................................................................................................19

6.15 Traffic Control..................................................................................................................20
7 Construction method.................................................................................................................21
7.1 Temporary Diversion Road...............................................................................................21
7.2 Road Work........................................................................................................................21
7.2.1 Clearing and Stock Piling / Disposal of Soil...............................................................21
7.2.2 Removal of Existing Pavement........................................................................................21
7.3 Soft Ground Treatment......................................................................................................22
7.3.1 Geo-textile Filter Fabric.....................................................................................................22
7.3.2 Granular Drainage Blanket................................................................................................22
7.4 Roadway Embankment.....................................................................................................23
7.5 Cladding Materials............................................................................................................23
7.6 Compaction Of Embankment............................................................................................24
7.7 Subgrade Preparation........................................................................................................24
7.8 Construction of Soft Shoulder...........................................................................................24
7.9 Construction of Improved Subgrade.................................................................................25
7.10 Construction of Aggregate Subbase..................................................................................25
7.11 Construction of Aggregate Base Course...........................................................................25
7.12 Trial Section of Aggregate Base.......................................................................................25
7.13 Bituminous Prime Coat.....................................................................................................26
7.14 Bituminous Tack Coat......................................................................................................26
7.15 Asphalt Concrete...............................................................................................................26
7.16 Paving Trial for Asphalt Concrete....................................................................................27
7.17 Grassing & Turfing...........................................................................................................28
7.18 Miscellaneous Works........................................................................................................28
8 BRIDGE......................................................................................................................................29
8.1.1 Preparation of Bed......................................................................................................29
8.1.2 Setting out...................................................................................................................29
8.1.3 Boring..........................................................................................................................29
8.1.4 Drilling Fluid and uphole velocity..............................................................................30
8.1.5 Disposal of Bored Soil................................................................................................30
8.1.6 Cleaning Bottom of Excavation..................................................................................30
8.1.7 Placing of Reinforcement............................................................................................31
8.1.8 Placing Of Concrete....................................................................................................31
8.1.9 Quality Control...........................................................................................................32
8.1.10 Unexpected Ground Conditions..................................................................................33
8.1 11 Pile Load Test................................................................................................................33
8.1.12 Pile Driving Analyzer ( PDA ) Test.............................................................................35
8.1.13 Non destructive Pile Test..............................................................................................35
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9 Construction of Rc Piers (Pier Head, Pier Shaft and Pile Cap), Rc Abutment and Wing Wall36
9.1 Pile Head Breaking and removal.........................................................................................36
9.2 Blinding Concrete.................................................................................................................36
9.3 Steel Reinforcement............................................................................................................36
9.4 Form work & Scaffolding.....................................................................................................37
9.5 Mixing of Concrete..............................................................................................................37
9.6 Pouring and placing of Concrete.........................................................................................37
9.7 Pocking and compaction....................................................................................................37
9.8 Curing..................................................................................................................................37
9.9 Removal of form work........................................................................................................37
10 Construction Procedure for The Construction of Precast Prestressed Girders...........................38
10.1 Bed preparation.................................................................................................................38
10.2 Form work.........................................................................................................................39
10.3 Placing of Pre-stressing Materials.....................................................................................39
10.4 Concreting.........................................................................................................................40
10.5 Post-Tensioning................................................................................................................41
10.6 Calibration........................................................................................................................41
10.7 Recording elongation........................................................................................................42
10.8 Grouting............................................................................................................................42
10.9 Lifting and Shifting of Girders.........................................................................................43
10.10 Construction Method RC deck Slab...........................................................................44
10.11 Concrete slope protection..............................................................................................45
10.12 Scouring Protection at Pier Base...................................................................................45
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List of Appendices
Appendix No. Name Page No.

A Head Office Organization Chart
B Site Management Team with Organization Chat
C Staff and Personnel
D Schedule of Work Plan
E Manpower Deployment Schedule
F Equipment Deployment Schedule
G Procurement Schedule of Major items of
Materials
H Layout Plan of Contractor Site office
I HSE Policy
List of Tables
Table No. Name Page No.
1 Equipment List 11
2 Sequence of the Work 12
List of Figures
Figure No. Name Page No.
1 Installation of Casing pipe using Rotary Drill machine. 31
2 Installation of rebar cage by Crawler crane 32
3 Pouring concrete by Transit mixer truck 33
4 Slump test of concrete for checking workability 34
5 Pile Static Load Test 35
6 Digital Pile Driving Analyzer 36

7 Drop Hammer resting on test pile (PDA Test) 37
8 Staging & platform for PC Girder 40
9 Placing duct pipe & formwork of PC Girder 41
10 Post Tensioning Arrangement 42
11 Grouting Hole & end plug 44
12 Girder Lifting and Shifting 45
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1. Purpose
This method statement has been prepared to demonstrate sequential construction work procedure and
work method for Construction of Kadamrasul bridge over the river Shitalakhya near 5No. Gudaraghat
of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCCKB) Project.
2. Scope
The project is about the Construction of Kadamrasul bridge over the river Shitalakhya.The works
included providing Preliminary, General and Site Facilities, Sub-soil Investigation including
topographic survey, Viaduct Substructure, Viaduct Superstructure, Main Bridge Substructure, Main
Bridge Superstructure, Environmental Safety and Management and Electrical Works. Total Length of
Bridge 1154m.Main bridge length 380m and Viaduct length(Narayanganj end) 494m and
Viaduct(Nabiganj end) 280m.Ramp length (Narayanganj end) 160m and Ramp length(Nabiganj
end)75m.Width of Deck slab(Main Bridge)12.80m,Width of Deck slab(Narayanganj end)12.80m and
Width of Deck slab(Nabiganj end)10.40m.
3. Normative References
Head Office Organization Chart -See Appendix A
Site Management team with Organization Chat - See Apendix B
Staff and Personnel - See Appendix C
Schedule of Work Plan - See Appendix D
Manpower Deployment Schedule - See Apendix E
Equipment Deployment Schedule - See Apendix F
Procurement Schedule of Major items of Materials - See Apendix G
Layout Plan of Contractor site office - See Apendix H
HSE Policy - See Apendix I
4. Organization
4.1 Head Office Organization Chart
The head office organization chart specifically refers to the central or main office of a company or
organization. The project director holds the highest position in this chart from the perspective of
construction and maintenance. The other officials play various roles in communicating with the site
office.
Head Office Organization Chat is attached herewith vide Appendix A
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4.2 Site Management team with Organization Chart

A project, be it a huge construction or small, requires some manpower who are experienced in the
works for smooth opereation. Every site follows a hierarchy where project manager holds the top
position. He is in charge of the overall management of the project so that it can be finished within
scheduled time with manpower and equipments.
Site Management team with Organization Chat is attached herewith vide Appendix B.
4.3 Responsibilities of the Authorities

The contractor shall proceed and coordinate with concerned authorities to obtain work permit,
mobilization of all equipments and control all site activities by the following personnel-
Project Manager:
The Project Manager has the overall responsibility for this procedure and will be handled
by a competent person.
Senior Structural Engineer:
A Senior Structural Engineer is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience and expertise
in the field of civil engineering, specializing in the design, analysis, and management of various
structures. This role involves leading the structural design process, ensuring compliance with codes
and standards, and overseeing projects from conception to completion. A Senior Structural Engineer
provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates with multidisciplinary
teams. With a focus on quality assurance and client interaction, they play a pivotal role in ensuring
the safety, durability, and functionality of structures. Key qualifications include advanced education
in civil or structural engineering, professional licensure, significant industry experience, proficiency
in structural analysis software, and strong communication and leadership skills.
Material and Quality Control Engineer:
Responsible for different field and laboratory tests relating to construction material & works of the
project. Responsible for Quality control of all RCC works, Pile Works, fixing of shutter, admixture,
stressing and grouting, carry out field quality control tests. These entire tests were done with ASTM,
BS and AASHTO Test procedure. Monitoring of all types of laboratories testing as required as
follows: Mix design of different grade of concrete, Slump test, concrete strength, Cement setting
time, tensile strength of steel, FM of sand etc.
Site Supervision Engineer (Civil):
The Site Supervision Engineer (Civil) is in control of Plan, organize, train, evaluate, and supervise
subordinate staff's work; assist subordinate engineering staff with difficult engineering problems;
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plan, organize, and direct office and field engineering staff in conjunction with public works
construction and improvement.
5 Programme of Works
5.1 Items of Works

i. Mobilization of manpower and equipments.
ii. Construction of Site Office.
iii. Conducting detailed topographical survey.
iv. Sub Soil Investigation.
v. Cast-in- Situ pile boring & casting.
vi. Static Load Test.
vii. Pile Integrity Test.
viii. Reinforced cement concrete work for cast-in-situ pile.
ix. Pile Head Breaking & Earth Work in Excavation.
x. Pile, Pile cap, Pier& Pier Cap Casting.
xi. Supplying, fitting, fixing, bearing & installation of joints.
xii. Multi-Strand Steel Anchorage.
xiii. Supplying, fabricating and fixing Stay Cables.
xiv. Supply and fabrication of Structural steel work.
xv. Cast in Place and precast slab.
xvi. Providing and laying wearing course on deck slab of bridge.
xvii. Supplying fitting and fixing railing & rail post.
xviii. Supply, Installation, commissioning and testing STU.
xix. Formation of Appraoch Road and Ramp portion.
xx. Roadsign and Painting Works.
xxi. Bridge lighting&Thunder Protect.
xxii. ELectrical-Substation & Genset.
5.2 Scheduling of Work Plan

A schedule of work plan helps to manage time and risk, control cost, assure quality which eventually
makes a work successful in given time and resource. Additionally, a clear schedule helps manage
expectation of client and provides transparency about the project's progress.
Schedule of work plan is attached herewith vide Appendix D
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5.3 Scheduling of Manpower Deployment

Construction projects involve multiple tasks and activities that must be carried out in a specific
sequence. A manpower deployment schedule helps coordinate these activities, ensuring that work
flows smoothly from one phase to the next. By analyzing the manpower deployment schedule, project
managers can identify opportunities to optimize resources, such as equipment usage and
subcontractor coordination, leading to cost savings and improved project efficiency.
Schedule of manpower deployment is attached herewith vide Appendix E
5.4 Scheduling of Equipment Deployment

Construction projects involve various types of heavy machineries and equipments. A well-planned
equipment deployment schedule ensures that these resources are used efficiently and effectively. It
helps prevent downtime and ensures that equipment is available when needed, reducing idle time and
associated costs.
Schedule of Equipment Deployment is attached herewith vide Appendix F

5.5 Scheduling of Procurement of Major items of Materials
A well-structured schedule of procurement for major construction materials is essential for ensuring
project success by maintaining control over costs, quality, timelines, and overall project efficiency. It
enables better planning, coordination, and risk management throughout the construction process.
Schedule of Procurement of Major items of Materials is attached herewith vide Appendix G
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5 Key Resources
5.1 Equipments
Equipment List
No Equipment Name Model and Capacity Number Remarks
CAT 745C-RS, UK/Singapore
i. Articulated Haulers 4 Nos
(100 cum per day)
SANY-China & XCMG – China
ii. Excavator 2 Nos
(Capacity 10 cum/hr)
SIMEM JUMPER-1500, India
Concrete Batching KYB – CONMAT, India (Model: CRP600IL
iii 2 Nos
Plant
(Capacity - 60 cum/hour)
Transit concrete KYB – CONMAT, Graves-India
iv 2 Nos
mixture machinery (Capacity – 7 CBM)
Shantui-China
v Dozers 2 Nos
(Capacity 20 cubic meter per hour)
Caterpillar (Model-C5533E)
vi Soil compactors 2 Nos
(2-3 tons Capacity)
Dynapac – India (Model: CC425)
vii Road Rollers 2 Nos
(Capacity 8-10 Tons)
VOGELE (Super 1800-3), Germany (250
viii Pavers 2 Nos
sq.m per 8.00m width)
HLCM, China (Model: QLM II 100/10-
ix Gantry crane 2 Nos
16/12) (100 Tons Capacity)
SANY- China (Capacity 60 ton), Kobelco-
x Crawler Crane 2 Nos
India
Kobelco – Japan (Model F&G-622) (10,000
xi Floating crane 2 Nos
Tons Capacity)
Hydraulic rig for Soilmec (SR-40) - Italy and XCMG-China
xii 2 Nos
boring of piles
5.2 Staff and Personnel

List of key staff and personnel are attached herewith vide Appendix G.
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6 Works under the Scope

6.1 General Preparatory Works
Construction Mobilization of manpower

Commencement. and equipments.
Conducting detailed
topographical survey. Construction of Site Office.
Cast-in- Situ pile boring & casting.

Sub Soil Investigation.
Static Load Test, CSL & PIT Pile Head Breaking

Test
Pile cap, Pier & Pier Cap

Earth Work in Excavation Casting
Main Bridge- Pylon Main bridge- Stay Cables

works
Main Bridge super structure - Providing and laying wearing

Girder, Slabs etc course on deck slab of bridge.
. Formation of Appraoch Road Supplying fitting and fixing

railing & rail post
and Ramp portion.
ELectrical-Substation & Genset Roadsign and Painting Works.
Bridge lighting&Thunder
Protect.
Table: Sequence of the Work
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6.2 Coordination and Management of Interfaces

The management of the Project shall be divided into two parts-
i. Head Office Management and
ii. Site office management:
i. Head Office Management
The Head Office management shall provide all required logistic and financial support to the site
management for the efficient completion of the project. They will be responsible for procurement of
bulk of the local materials and all imported materials as well as for arrangement of necessary tools
and equipment as per requirement. One Project Coordinator stationed in Head Office shall be
responsible for disseminating the instructions of the client received by Head Office as well as those of
Head Office management to the site. He/She will co-ordinate the activities of both site and head
office and shall monitor the progress of work. He/She will visit the site time to time and keep the
Head Office management regularly informed about site activities, any problem of the site and shall
chalk out plan for solution of the problems.
ii. Site Office Management
The site office management will be headed by a Project Manager having considerable experience in
the overall planning, scheduling, management, supervision and construction of projects of similar
nature, complexity and magnitude. He will be independently responsible for the execution and timely
completion of the Project according to specification, drawing, instructions and conditions of contract
in an efficient manner within the budget with the help of other key technical personnel to be deployed
at site. The Project Manager will be authorized to receive instructions, make correspondence with the
client and other related authorities for approval of materials, inspection of work, making shop
drawings and all other jobs related to the execution of the project, control daily affairs of the site. The
site office will prepare requisition of materials and forward the same to the Head Office for
procurement and timely delivery of the same. However, petty cash will be maintained at site to meet
emergency expenses. The site office will also prepare suppliers &labour sub-contractor’s bills.
Project Manager & key site staff will also attend in the progress co-ordination meeting.
6.3 Mobilization of Manpower and Equipments
6.3.1 Introduction
The intent of this mobilization plan is to represent the general sequence on how the project will
commence. This involves the number of personnel, equipment’s and materials. However, this plan
summarizes the proposed methodology for executing various phases of the site. This has to do with
the integration of personnel, equipments, materials, and the use of the site for staging, stockpiling and
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other activities, and security. Upon Close of Contract, we will establish a Contract Mobilization Team
led by the Project Manager to develop and coordinate all contract mobilization tasks. The Contract
Mobilization Team will prepare a fully developed and detailed Mobilization Plan.
6.3.2 Mobilization Plan

Soon after receipt of Notice to Commence the work followed by taking over of possession of site the
mobilization work shall start. This shall include but shall not be limited to the following activities:
i. Project Manager and Bridge Engineer shall be engaged to find out and arrange temporary
office and residence in suitable place on rental basis to start the job on time.
ii. Arrangement of site office for the Engineer on rental basis and provide office furniture,
equipments, mobile phone, internet service and vehicle for the Engineer.
iii. Suitable locations will be selected for construction of site office, site laboratory, internal road,
fencing, main gate, rebar and other materials stack yard, cement godown, labour shed, deep
tube well, toilet, drainage and lighting facilities, workshop, equipment yard, hard stand etc. as
per approved layout plan.
iv. Layout will be given for the above site facilities and the facilities will be constructed.
v. Provide safety and security of the site including Wakie- Talkie arrangements and remote
monitoring facilities.
vi. Deputy Project Manager together with Bridge Engineer/ Highway Engineer, Surveyor and
Survey Helpers will be deployed at site and conduct pre-section survey jointly with the
representatives of the Employer/Consultants.
vii. Supply and erect of project’s sign board.
viii. Existing bushes will be cleared and grubbed. Existing structure within the site, if any to be
dismantled and removed including foundation etc.
ix. Required construction equipment in operative condition will be mobilized at site.
x. Arrangement will be made for taking Electricity.
xi. Generator (s) of required capacity will be installed at site to face eventualities arising out of
failure of electricity.
xii. Selection of material source, collection, testing and approval of the material sources.
xiii. Sufficient quantity of different materials will be mobilized at site from the above sources.
Random sample will be taken from the above mobilized materials and samples will be
submitted for approval by the Consultants.
xiv. Required manpower for execution of the project shall be mobilized at site.
xv. Mud tanks will be constructed, if required.
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xvi. Dumping area will be selected for surplus soil from excavation.
6.4 Selection and Establishment of Base Camp

Contractor’s Base Camp which includes temporary site office, laboratory, store, workshop, material
processing and stack yard, equipment yard, operators and labours shed, Crusher Plant, Batching Plant,
Asphalt Plant installation etc. maintaining standards as mentioned in the specifications for the above
general works shall be established preferably within the acquired space available near project area to
accommodate above facilities. Base Camp area shall be protected by barbet wire fenced and provision
of one flexible gate for entrance/ departure of equipment and vehicle, sufficient lighting arrangement
at night. Security and gateman shall be available at the entrance gate.
In case of insufficient suitable acquired space for Base Camp, separate one or more material stack yard
for batching plant/ asphalt plant shall be arranged on rental private land to accommodate such facilities
for easy communication and operation of construction work. For temporary accommodation and office
purpose private owner house in suitable place may be arranged. Recreational and other normal
facilities may be provided at Base Camp subject to importance and requirement if needed.
6.5 Survey Work

Soon after taking possession of the site, one or more survey team each comprising of one highly
experienced qualified Surveyor, several numbers of survey helpers along with necessary modern
survey equipment will be mobilized at site. They will carry out detail survey work of the existing
field condition along with Engineers representative at site under the guidance of Project Manager.
They will also establish coordinates of each structure existing on the roadway, field proposed road
alignment, cross sections, bench mark, reference points etc. on the basis of approved drawing &
direction as well as supervision of the Engineer’s representative. Necessary protective measures will
be taken to safe guard the above works against any possible damage. From the survey work they will
prepare shop drawing showing alignment of boundary fencing, location of different structures
including location of Engineer’s and contractor’s site facilities, cross sections at different locations,
estimate volume of earth work to be undertaken, identify the location of obstructions etc. which will
be submitted to Engineer for his approval. Limit of the embankment shall be set out by fixing wooden
pegs at intervals of 25m. The pegs shall be fixed 0.5m beyond the actual limit of embankment or
further away in case widening of embankment is required for diversion of traffic
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6.6 Planning and Scheduling

A detailed work programme shall be prepared in conformity with the time frame mentioned in the
condition of contract. Work shall be planned with a view to avoiding wastage of time, organizing
work, maintaining efficient work flow, minimizing wastage of materials, achieving maximum use of
equipment, achieving targets, achieving continuous production rather than spasmodic working
deriving maximum benefit from natural advantages, ensuring integration of efforts to make work
easier by foreseeing anticipated difficulties etc. The work plan will help to determine jobs to be
undertaken, number of workers required, trades involved, machine & equipment required, material
requirement etc.
In the work programme key dates for starting and completion of all the major activities, seasonal
effect on work etc. shall be reflected. From the work programme a cash flow chart in S- curve shall
be prepared to enable us to arrange fund in time for smooth progress of work. Quantity of different
construction material to be involved in different sections of road shall be worked out from approved
drawings to assess periodic requirement of construction materials from which material mobilization
plan shall be prepared. Mobilization of equipment shall be planned keeping in mind availability of
construction materials in different seasons of the year and a stock of materials of at least one month’s
consumption shall be ensured at site all over the construction period for the uninterrupted progress of
work.
6.7 Time Control & Progress Meeting

The master work programme prepared at the commencement of the project shall be strictly followed.
From the master plan monthly, weekly and daily work programme shall be prepared. Every day’s
work progress shall be monitored and discussed in the daily progress meeting which will be attended
by Project Manager and other key personnel. Work programme of the following day shall also be
fixed in the daily progress meeting. The monthly coordination meeting with the client, representative
of the Engineer in charge shall be arranged to review progress of work as well as any other matter
related to work.
On the last day of each week, we will provide the Engineer details of his intended programme of
work for the week ahead.
In the progress meeting the work programme shall be updated. If necessary, target shall need to be
achieved, allocation of additional resources (manpower, equipments, materials, overtime etc.) may be
provided.
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6.8 Progress Photographs, Reports and Meeting

We shall submit each month a photographic record of the progress of the work at various stages.
Photographs shall be printed on an A4 size paper, two photographs in one paper. The printout shall
state the name of the project, provide a brief description of the view, identify the location where it
was taken, and the date of exposure. Each print out shall be enclosed in a plastic sheet bound together
in a plastic folder, which has been properly labeled to identify the project and the reporting period,
among other things. We shall also provide two electronic (CD ) copies of the digital photographs.
We shall also submit a video record of the work progress during the month. The video record shall be
at least 30 minutes in duration and it shall be submitted at 6 months interval in three electronic (CD )
copies, in a format approved by the Engineer.
6.9 Daily Record, Weekly/Montly Return

We shall record daily plant, labour and work undertaken for each operation on site and agree these
records with the Engineer or his representative.
At weekly intervals we will supply to the Engineer returns of labour, materials, equipments and
progress of each item undertaken during the previous week, cumulative progress to date and a
progamme for the next week.
At monthly interval, not later than first week in every month, we will submit to the Engineer a
progress report for the previous month that will include physical & financial progress of previous
month & cumulative to date, monthly weather report, summary of staff & labour employed at site,
schedule of equipment on site with date of arrival/ departure as appropriate, schedule of materials
received at site, date of placing orders & delivery to site, record of site safety/ incident/ accident, a
summary of regular environmental report, a list of any constraints/ risk assessment to progress and
suggestions on possible remedial actions etc. Monthly Running Bill shall be prepared on the basis of
work done volume and submitted for checking and certification by the Engineer for duly payment.
6.10 Quality Control & Quality Assurance

6.10.1 Quality Control
All works shall be executed as per work method confirming to Quality Plan Outline of the
requirement of the specification & drawings and instructions of the Engineer under the direct
supervision of a Quality Control Team consisting of experienced engineers, foremen, surveyors,
materials technicians & other technical staff with all transport instruments & equipment to ensure
adequate & positive control at all times.
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As full pledged laboratory shall be established to facilitate time to time testing of materials & works
at site etc. during execution of work. Routine test of aggregate, sand, soil, cement, bitumen etc. shall
be carried out at site regularly maintaining minimum frequency of testing for process control. On
completion of every part of work results of relevant test, measurements & levels indicating
compliance with the specifications shall be submitted to the Engineers. A sample estimation shall be
maintained to ensure tractability to all samples taken from the works. Special testing for reinforcing
bar, water, bitumen shall be carried out in approved laboratory preferably BUET/ KUET/RUET.
6.10.2 Quality Assurance
A quality control team headed by Quality Control Manager assisted by Material Engineer, Laboratory
Technician and number of quality control inspectors shall maintain Quality Assurance. Sources of
procurement of construction materials will be inspected and samples will be collected and tested in
the field laboratory or any other suitable laboratories prior to purchase of the same with a view to
assuring that the quality of the materials conforms with the specification, so that no inferior or
defective materials are brought to job site, Close vigilance will be taken so that suppliers and
manufacturers refrain from supplying unspecified or under specified materials
6.11 Safety Management Program

Negligence to safety and security rules cause accidents and strict adherence to the safety rules avoids
accidents. Accidents mostly occur due to lack of knowledge, careless attitude, poor tools and
equipment as well as habit of taking short cuts. In consideration of the above, the safety & accident
prevention actions shall be adopted to reduce and or mitigate possible accident of any kind, which
may result from construction activities in the project site. A close supervision and monitoring of the
construction activities following standard practice will help in fulfilling these goals to a large extent.
All reasonable pre-cautions for safety of the employees in the performance of the contract shall
comply with all provisions of construction practices and safety rules of Bangladesh National Building
Code (BNBC), the Department of Environment, National & local Municipal laws.
In order to ensure safety of professionals and workers at site, due care and attention shall be paid
during for site preparation works, sand filling works and operation of electrical equipment and other
aspects that may cause construction hazards. The implementation of Safety Management Program at
site will start from the time, the possession of site is taken by us & shall end after the completion of
work and handing over of the project to the company.
In order to ensure accident free work at site the following safety measures will be completed &
responsibility for the securely and safe working environment of the site shall be maintained:
1. Training: The safety inspector will train the workers regularly and will disseminate all
information pertaining to Government safety laws and general safety codes for maintaining
minimum risk exposure within the working environment.
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2. Equipment: All equipment engaged at site shall be maintained in trouble free good working
condition.
3. Inspection: The safety Inspector will conduct continuous inspection of equipment & related
items to ensure proper functioning & prime safety in operation of works related to excavation
& embankment works dredging works etc. The site inspectors will identify all hazardous
zones taking into account all sources of hazards under normal and abnormal conditions. He
will also ascertain special requirements concerning nature and handling as well as storage of
all inflammable materials like fuel, gases, chemical etc. and provide plant, equipment & other
services accordingly, including all functions to ensure safety of the operating and maintaining
persons together with all other workers at site. Hazardous materials, inflammable materials,
gas cylinders etc. will be stored at a separate protected place at a safe distance from the
working place. Product level & material safety data sheet provided by the
manufactures/suppliers of each imported material will be strictly followed before use of the
concerned materials in respect of accidental release measures, handling and storages, exposure
control/ personal protection etc.
4. Disciplinary action: A site Safety manual for the project will be prepared and enforced at
working site. Any worker/personnel violating any provision of the safety codes will be
brought to book and punished according to the gravity of the offence in conformity with the
prevailing rules and regulations of the country.
5. Security and Safety of property:

a) During site preparation, arrangement will be made for the following to ensure quick
and sharp action for extinguishing fire and first hand treatment to accident victims:
i) Easy access and exit of Fire Fighting Vehicles to and from project site
ii) Easy access and exit to and from First Aid Equipment
b) Sufficient numbers of security guards will be engaged and posted round the clock at
gates and other positions with uniforms, batons and torchlight etc. for protection.
Security Inspectors will be on round to supervise them particularly during night.
Entrance of outsiders inside the project will be prohibited and workers shall be
provided with Identity Cards.
c) Proper lighting of the storage area, working area and camp area will be made with
temporary posts providing with search lights for area lighting for safety and security.
Sufficient number of rechargeable lights will be kept for emergency purposes in case
of power failure.
6. Other Safety and security measures:
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a) Personnel protective equipment (PPE) like clothing for handling hazardous materials,
goggles, shoes, helmets, safety belt, safety nets, handling of electrical appliance will
be provided to them.
b) Adequate numbers of firefighting equipment (Fire Extinguishers) along with

arrangement of water, empty bucket and sand filled bucket, will be kept ready at a
suitable place to bring initial fire hazards under control.
c) Construction plants and equipment will be operated only by skilled and trained
personnel to avoid accident from mishandling and lack of knowledge.
d) Prior to commencement of each stage of the work a job safety analysis shall take place
to identify hazards and develop procedures to minimize hazards and prevent
occurrence of accident.
e) All incidents, injuries and near misses shall be investigated and documented with
corrective actions on incident reports.
f) Safe access shall be provided to all areas required to perform the works.
g) Different insurance policies like personnel accident policy and workmen compensation
policy etc will be made, so that the personnel and workers, in the project can be
compensated against any loss/damage caused due to accident at site.
h) It will be ensure that no open electric cable is left scattered at any place in the project
to avoid accident.
6.12 Health, Environment & Safety Commitment

i. All steps will be taken to keep the work site clean from rubbish, shaving, nails, etc. All working
areas shall be kept clean and tidy.
ii. Warning sign with no smoking / no fire at important locations will be installed.
iii. First aid box with necessary medicine and trained personnel will be provided in the camp for
giving first aid, if necessary and first aid service shall be made available full time when work is in
progress.
iv. Contractor must act following or in accordance with Environmental Management plan which has
been provided with the tender as Volume 2 of 3 of the Employer’s Requirements.
v. A detail of environmental management system shall be prepared and submitted to the Engineer
for approval.
vi. An Environmental Management Officer shall be deployed and be available at site whose duties
throughout the construction period shall be entirely connected with environmental management at
site.
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vii. Daily environmental reports shall be submitted to the Engineer as required by the Environment
Management Plan. A summary report shall be submitted as part of the Monthly Progress Report.
viii. Alternate weekly Joint Inspection shall be arranged relating to Environmental, Health and Safety
at Site/ Base Camp/ Site Accommodation/ Field Offices and weekly report shall be submitted to
the Engineer as required by the Environment Management Plan. A summary report shall be
submitted as part of the Monthly Progress Report.
ix. Dust suppression arrangement shall be available with providing a water bowser and water pump
at site.
x. Garbages and other wastage material shall be collected and disposed to a safe designated place
thus do not produce contamination or pollution of flowing water channel/ river or stagnant water
bodies etc.
xi. Fuel and chemicals shall be stored and precaution shall be taken to avoid spillage of such
materials during delivery for work or refueling vehicle and equipment.
6.13 Communication
Communication will be made through written formal, written informal, oral formal and oral informal
basis depending on with whom the communication is made. Communication will be made by
establishing multiple communication channels and using simple language within and outside the
company, between functional segments of the company like top management, middle management
and field management as well as various outside parties like client, consultants and various other
authorities related with the project. Information regarding implementation of quality control measures
will be communicated to the Project Manager by the Quality Control Lab Manager/ Material
Engineer. The Information will be monitored and appraised periodically during progress of work and
corrective measures shall be taken in time. Communication for obtaining approval for different
materials will be made by filling up and submitting prescribed formats to the approving authorities
where particulars regarding manufacturers/ suppliers will be provided.
Communication with people outside the project will be made by installing telephone, internet and fax
at the site office. In addition, cellular mobile phone shall be used within / outside the project area for
easy and prompt communication to all concerned.
6.14 Provide for Traffic

On the date of occupation of site we shall act as RHD’s agent for maintaining public & vehicular
access to the road & shall maintain the roads for the full length of the site of the works as per
specifications, from the date of commencement of work up to the date of issue of defect liability
certificate. Where the width of the existing road permits, the carriage way shall be constructed in part
width for easy traffic movement. Barriers, warning signs, flagman shall be provided to ensure control
of traffic for the safety of public & workmen, employed in the works. When part width of the road is
to be closed to traffic, additional barrier shall be erected across the closed portion of the road. Where
the work is in progress on part of the road, a line of barrier shall be erected between the work area &
the portion of the carriage way which shall be made available to the traffic. Night work arrangement
for light & signaling shall be arranged with removal of all plant & equipment and other obstructions.
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Necessary police & other Govt. officials shall be contacted in case of necessity for control of traffic
and other matters related to provide of traffic.
6.15 Traffic Control

i. Following measures shall be taken to control traffic while working in the existing road:
ii. Temporary diversion shall be constructed along road and at the location of structures.
iii. Traffic signal & advance warning sign shall be erected and installed well ahead of location of
activity and diversion road.
iv. Traffic flow shall be controlled by engaging manpower, coloured flag etc. in the location of one
way traffic
v. Safety barricades shall be installed to guide the traffic.
vi. Safety barriers constructed of timber or of steel tubes/ bamboo with concrete or other materials.
vii. Where work is actually in progress on part of the road a line of barriers shall be erected between
the work area and that portion of the carriage way, which is available for the traffic.
viii. Provision shall be made for the attachment of warning lamps to the barriers where the barrier is
to be left in position overnight.
ix. In the night time traffic shall be directed using coloured light, road marking paint, refectories
sign etc.
x. In all circumstances, construction plant, equipment and materials shall not be allowed to park/
pile up/ occupy the traffic road surface.
xi. During the day, if working in a position adjacent to traffic, plant items having projections beyond
the normal width of them ( viz. a grader blade ) shall have a cotton flag, attached to the outer end
of the projection.
xii. At night, if traffic is permitted to whole or a portion of the existing road, all plant items and
similar obstruction shall be removed with a lateral clearance of at least 3 m if practicable , and
with an absolute minimum of 1.5 m beyond the carriageway.
xiii. Plant and equipment within 150 mm of the edge of the pavement, a detour or side tract, shall be
lit at night by not less than two amber lamps suspended vertically from the point of obstruction
nearest to a traffic lane and one amber lamp at each end of the obstruction on the side furthest
away from the traffic lane.
xiv. All traffic control devices shall be maintained in good order and in the correct position day and
night. Outside normal working hours, MAHL shall maintain a duty officer and labour gang with
transport on call at all times and shall make necessary repairs or alternation to traffic control
systems.
xv. The maintenance of diversion and an effective control of traffic shall be considered a prime
responsibility of MAHL. In case, lack of maintenance that create hindrance to flow of traffic and
causing distress to traveling public, the Engineer shall be free to engage after giving 3 days
written notice to MAHL, any agency or agencies to undertake the work. All costs associated with
taking such action will be recover from our interim bill.
xvi. Persons controlling traffic shall wear distinctive brightly coloured ( yellow, orange or similar )
uniforms and shall be provided with water proof clothing in easily visible colours, whisle and
weather shelters when required.
7 Construction method
7.1 Temporary Diversion Road
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From the date of Commencement of the Works to the date of issue of Taking over Certificate for the
whole of the works as stated in the Contract, we shall be responsible for maintaining uninterrupted
passage of vehicles and pedestrians along the temporary traffic diversion road that may need to
construct.
The specific location of any detour or diversion should be depends on site condition i.e where the
alignment of proposed new bridge falls on new alignment beyond existing bridge, existing bridge
shall be used as detour. So, separate diversion does not need in this case. But where the alignment is
on the existing bridge, prior to dismantling of existing bridge a detour should be provided by
construction of steel baily bridge of 3.5 m clear carriageway over the canal/ river.
Both end approach of baily bridge should be constructed by filling embankment as per specification
of roadway embankment with proper treatment of embankment bed if needed.
The diversion/ detour road should be paved with 6.00 m and 1.5 m earthen shoulders on either side.
Pavement of temporary diversion road should be preferably of HBB over one layer brick flat soling.
7.2 Road Work

Reconstruction & widening of the existing road shall be executed/started from one side of the road of
different sections taking a length not more than 500 m at a time, by placing road barrier/ blocking the
entire length of the working area for road traffic but allowing smooth controlled movement of traffic
through the other side. The blocked area shall be controlled using traffic supervisor, signal, sign etc.
as required.
7.2.1 Clearing and Stock Piling / Disposal of Soil
Clearing and grubbing shall be carried out by removing trees, stumps, roots, water hyacinth etc. &
disposing off the debris & vegetation within available limits. All surface objectives, stumps, roots and
other obstructions shall be removed. After removal of the debris’s vegetation and obstructions, the
top soil shall be cleaned up and removed to required depth as per specification and stock pile at a
designated area for future reuse in the project.
Demolition of structure: This work shall include demolition of bridges, culvert & other structures and
building within the ROW required to complete the works, which will be carried out as per
specification & with the prior approval of the Engineer. The salvaged materials receivable from the
demolition of different structures except baily bridge & steel bridge shall be the property of the
contractor which will be recycled and reused for sub base/ pavement construction with prior approval
from the Engineer in charge.
7.2.2 Removal of Existing Pavement
The removal of existing pavement shall consist of removal of base, sub base course aggregate etc.
Prior to removal of existing pavement, trial pits and trenches shall be made to ascertain the depth and
composition of the pavements by the Engineer.
All bituminous, seal coat, wearing course, leveling course and bricks shall be removed by
mechanically or manually. All recovered materials shall belong to the contractor as per specification
and all suitable materials shall be recycled/ reused with the approval of the Engineer.
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7.2.2.1 Roadway Excavation

The work shall consist of excavation, leveling spreading and compaction of the existing formation
below the existing road level & above the final sub grade elevation. All suitable materials removed
from roadway excavation shall be used as far as possible in the formation of embankment, sub grade
shoulders, slopes & back fill structures or as desired by the Engineer. Unsuitable materials shall be
disposed off as spoil. The above work shall be treated as construction platform to build sub grade
layer.
7.2.2.2 Structure and Channel Excavation
This will include excavation for water channel & for the foundation of bridges, retaining walls,
culverts & any other structures not otherwise prescribed. Cofferdams & false inland shall be
constructed for construction of bridges/ culvert along with dewatering as per requirement.
7.3 Soft Ground Treatment
There are areas along the alignment where the road foundation under the embankment fill may
require soft ground treatment and strengthening prior to placement of embankment material, to
stabilize the foundation using specialized techniques as directed by the Engineer.
Soft ground treatment shall include:

a) Granular drainage blanket, b) Geotextile filter fabric, c) sand filling
7.3.1 Geo-textile Filter Fabric
One layer of separation geotextile filter fabric shall be placed, as directed by the Engineer, over the
prepared ground surface in areas that remain soft, unstable and muddy due to proximity to the ground
water table, before installing the granular drainage blanket. Joints shall be overlapped by a minimum
of 0.5 m or if sewed together with a minimum overlapped of 0.25 m.
Vehicles or construction equipment shall not be allowed on the filter fabric until a sufficiently thick
layer of drainage blanket has been placed carefully so as not to damage the fabric.
7.3.2 Granular Drainage Blanket

Prior to placing and compaction of embankment material and after excavation of soft soil, a granular
drainage blanket shall be placed on the prepared geotextile filter fabric surface to ensure adequate
drainage of pore water during consolidation of underlying soils.
Any clay from the sand drain placement operations that contaminates the working surface shall be
removed.
7.4 Roadway Embankment
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This will consist of construction of the embankment including preloaded embankment & berm as
well as back fill not specified elsewhere as per specification by furnishing, placing, compacting and
shaping suitable materials as per specification to the line levels and grades, dimension and cross
sections according to drawing and direction by the Engineer. Prior to placing of any fill materials all
clearing, grubbing shall be completed.
Embankment fill will be carried out by two method namely;

a) Dredge fill sand through dredger from dredging area to the working fill area that will be arranged
by 2 nos adequate size and capacity Suction Cutter Dredger. Dredger will be set up at a suitable
location of the Bay of Bengal by which filling sand will be cut and sucked from the sea bed
maintaining a continuous process of flow by pump and dispose mixing materials to the filling area
through required length of delivery pipe.
Necessary precaution and safety shall be maintained for the dredge fill work to avoid hindrance of
route for ship, water vessel and cargo etc. Series of beacon light shall be hoisted over the delivery
pipe as well as on the dredger for warning at night time.
Before commencement of dredge fill work, earthen ring dyke to be constructed outer periphery of
filling area either cutting earth by excavator from inner side of the same if available or carried earth
by dump truck and spreading by bull dozer. Ring dyke so constructed to be maintained & repair until
filling work completed up to desired sub-grade level. Thick polythine paper may be placed over inner
side slope of dyke for protection the dyke from leakage or damage etc. An outlet will be provided for
facilitation to dispose of excess water accumulated from dredge fill material that will be connected by
pipe / earthen drain to a disposal point preferably nearby culvert or channel. The disposal pipe /
earthen drain will be maintained following standard of HES procedure without creating any hazard or
affecting surrounding agricultural land, fishery, poultry, dairy, domestic firm etc. Bull dozer will be
used for spreading materials and soil compactor will be used for compaction.
b) In case of locally arranged borrow materials outside the project area excavator will be used for
cutting earth and dump truck/ tipper for carrying filling materials. The materials shall be laid in layers
not exceeding 200 mm thickness. The above layer shall be watered and properly compacted with 8-
10 Ton Vibro Roller and tested before the next layer is placed. Provision for drainage of rain water
shall be kept during the process of earth filling and compaction
7.5 Cladding Materials
This item shall consist of clayey silt with a plasticity index in between 10 to 20% for use on dredged
sand embankment having thickness 600 mm. Carried earth will be used in accordance with
specification and in conformity with lines, levels, grades or typical cross section or as established by
the Engineer, following construction method same as road way embankment. Spreading &
compaction of cladding layer will be performed by excavator and mini roller.
7.6 Compaction Of Embankment
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Embankments shall be constructed in layers of uniform thickness ( not more than 200 mm lose )
approximately parallel to the finished grade of the road with compaction by heavy mechanical
vibrating rollers proceeding in the direction of the alignment and gradually covering the width of the
embankment or by overlapping passes. Successive layers of the embankment shall be graded with
motor graders or by other means in conjunction with the compaction operation.
A smooth surface grade having an adequate crown slope or cross fall shall be maintained to provide
for rainfall runoff at all times.
Placing and compaction of embankment material may proceed in light rain provided that compaction
achieved in accordance with the density requirements. In case of moisture content greater than
optimum, mechanical harrow will be used to dry saturated materials naturally.
Compaction shall be undertaken at moisture content close to the optimum moisture content
determined for the specific degree of compaction. Where sand is used, the material shall be saturated
with water before compaction. Sufficient number of mobile water tanker to be used for watering the
filling materials.
7.7 Subgrade Preparation
This will consist of the preparation of top surface of the road bed to accommodate the placement of
the pavement structure and shoulder or gutter in accordance with the specification and in conformity
to the lines, grades and width as shown on the drawing and cross section or as directed by the
Engineer. The existing road bed shall be scarified, blended and shaped to conform to the line, level
and grade. Any high place in the road bed shall be cut to grade, all depression shall be filled with
approved materials so as to bring the surface to approved elevation. All objectionable materials like
large stone, rock, roots stumps etc, shall be removed from below sub grade elevation. The sub grade
shall be compacted in layers not exceeding 150mm compacted thickness of minimum 95% maximum
dry density. The sub grade for pavement widening shall be compacted by rolling with approved
heavy vibratory compactor. Ditches and drains shall be provided and maintained for satisfactory
drainage of the sub grade. If ruts are found in the sub grade the sub grade shall be scarified and
thoroughly compacted.
The sub grade shall be shaped as required according to camber or cross falls. Where the sub grade is
found to be of inferior strength, the same will be strengthened by providing an additional sand layer
which will be mixed with formation & completed as per requirement of specification.
7.8 Construction of Soft Shoulder
This work shall consist of construction of shoulder as per specification by furnishing, placing,
compacting and shaping with approved materials as per specification & drawing.
7.9 Construction of Improved Subgrade
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This item shall consist of furnishing & hauling from outside of ROW material like natural soil, or
sand or any brand of soils, sand etc. of specified quality & placing, shaping compacting & testing the
material above the compacted sub grade to form the lowest layer of the pavement according to
specification & to the lines, graders, thickness & location shown in the drawing. This will be placed
in layers as per drawing on the top of embankment, as required to camber or cross falls and shall be
compacted as per specifications.
7.10 Construction of Aggregate Subbase
Sub base work of specified thickness shall be done with properly blended materials of crushed burn
brick chips/rock/useable salvaged materials etc. in specified proportion and leveling & spreading the
same in specified layer of 75mm to 200mm thickness with spreading by mechanical means along
with watering & compacting the same to the full width to the specified density with 10 Ton capacity
Vibratory Roller as per specification, immediately after spreading.
In case of profile course as per drawing, the existing bituminous pavement shall be removed and the
existing base course top layer shall be scarified and re-compacted with necessary aggregate sub base
materials.
7.11 Construction of Aggregate Base Course
The lower portion of the above base course shall be constructed with mixture of sound durable
crushed gravel or crushed rock with some sand in accordance with the requirement & in conformity
with the lines, grades & cross sections as per drawing & approved by the Engineer. The upper 75mm
of the above base course shall consist of crushed rock materials. Before placing the base course any
defect on the sub base shall be removed. Base course shall then be applied in layers of required
thickness with required compaction as per drawing. The work will be executed in the same manner as
per sub base work.
Any irregularities that developed in the surface of aggregate sub base/ base course during compaction
shall be corrected by loosening the surface, adding or removing materials and re-compacting until the
surface presents a smooth regular appearance.
7.12 Trial Section of Aggregate Base
Prior to commence aggregate base in permanent works, a trial section of 400 to 800 sqm with a
minimum length of 100 m at a location approved by the Engineer shall be constructed. All field test
will be carried out in the trial section. If the initial trial section is not successful subsequent trial
section will be undertaken at contractor’s expense. The Engineer will approve commencement of
Aggregate base layer while the trial section is successful.
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7.13 Bituminous Prime Coat
The item shall consist of application of medium curing cutback MC-30/ MC-70 as specified in Article
28.4.1 on the new non bituminous finished surface of the crushed stone base layer after cleaning the
same with steel brush/ air compressor etc. The placement of bitumen shall be made mechanically by
bitumen distributor. Rate of application between 0.8 and 1.2 ltrs/ sqm and depth of penetration should
be 3 mm and 10 mm.
7.14 Bituminous Tack Coat
This item shall consist of application of tack coat with cut back bitumen emulsion meeting the
requirement of specification on the bituminous surface prior to the laying of the asphaltic wearing
course, base course or regulating course after swept cleaning of all dust, lose material and wind
blown silt/ sand. Placement of cut back bitumen shall be made mechanically. To ensure uniform
coverage a pneumatic tyred roller may be used on the spared tack coat.
The tack coat shall be applied not more than 2 hrs in advance of the laying of the asphaltic wearing
course or regulating course.
7.15 Asphalt Concrete
Approval of all the ingredients, job-mix formula and procedures for mixing, transporting, laying &
compacting bituminous mixtures shall be taken from the Engineer before execution of work. The
bitumen content in the job mix shall be determined through series of Marshall Stability test satisfying
the criteria mentioned in the specification.
A degender/ bitumen storage tank having accurate permanent temperature gauge of minimum
capacity 10000 ltr will be installed at plant area where mixing temperature of bitumen will not be
exceeded 1650 C. Heating of bitumen will be ensured by a diesel operated blower.
Materials shall be mixed in the Asphalt Plant satisfying the requirements of the specifications and
volume of the work to be undertaken.
Mixed materials shall be transported to the job site by Dump truck. Dump Truck for hauling asphaltic
concrete shall have leak proof metal bodies inner surface of which shall be lightly sprayed with soapy
water, thinned fuel oil or paraffin oil to prevent adhesion of the asphalt. The truck shall have well
tied, tight fitting tarpaulin coverings to protect the asphaltic concrete from the weather and to
maintain temperature..
The equipment Asphalt Paver used for spreading of asphaltic concrete shall be of self power
mechanical types and capable of spreading the mixture in accordance with Specification and
drawings. The finisher shall be equipped with a device to confine the edges of the asphaltic concrete
to true line & grade.
The finisher shall operate in such a manner that the finished surface shall be smooth and even and
without tracks or tearing or corrugations and adjustable to a regular surface. Normally 120- 125 %
loose asphalt concrete thickness is desirable during laying which will be confirmed by trial section.
During laying operation thickness of loose asphalt will be checked frequently by a device/ hand tools
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marked & made of MS rod and plate. Laying temperature also will be checked by a digital/ metal
thermometer.
In exceptional cases where finishers cannot operate due to structural obstruction, asphalt concrete
may be manually laid in small areas with great care should be ensured to avoid segregation and
uneven surface.
Where asphaltic concrete is to be laid against concrete kerbing, the face of the kerb to be in contact
with the material, shall be painted prior to the laying of the material, with hot bitumen or an approved
rapid curing cutback bitumen.
All joints in asphaltic concrete shall be made to ensure a continuity of level and bond across the joint.
A power driven asphalt cutter shall be used to cut the face of previously laid bituminous material to
make joint vertical & all crumbs removed. All the cut back faces of the existing work shall be painted
with hot bitumen or with an approved rapid curing cut-back bitumen.
Immediately after any asphalt has been laid and screed and before roller compaction is commenced,
the surface shall be checked for line and profile, all irregularities corrected, any fat accumulation
from the screed should be removed and all localized fatty areas removed by hot rake/ hoe and
replaced with fresh material from the hopper. Irregularities in alignment and grade along the edge
shall also be corrected before the edge is rolled.
The compaction equipment and procedures adopted for compaction shall be demonstrated by rolling
trials to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The materials shall be compacted in large section as per
specifications at an initial temperature 1250C. Rolling shall be continued until all roller marks have
been eliminated from the surface and a field density of not less than 98% of the laboratory compacted
density. No rolling shall be continued when the temperature attained 900C or less.
The materials shall be compacted in a longitudinal direction and the roller shall first compact material
adjacent to any joints and then work from the lower to the upper side of the layer overlapping on
successive passes by at least half the width of the rear roll or in the case of a pneumatic tyred roller, at
least the nominal width of one tyre.
No roller shall be allowed stand on the hot material and the newly finished surface shall be protected
from traffic until the mixture has cooled down to an ambient temperature or at least 24 hrs after final
rolling.
If during cooling, fine cracks found developed in the asphaltic concrete, rolling shall recommence
until such cracks are eliminated to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
7.16 Paving Trial for Asphalt Concrete
After completion of all arrangement including installation & erection of Asphalt Plant and before
permanent work is put in hand, a site ( 50 m x 7.5 m ) selected by the Engineer shall be laid asphalt
concrete work under close supervision in accordance with the specification.
Such trials shall be used for the purpose of demonstration to the Engineer’s satisfaction the stability
of a mix or the adequacy of a rate of spread and also to eradicate any apparent defects in the plant and
equipments.
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All required field test shall be carried out in the trial asphalt bed. At least two representative samples
shall be made, boxed, fully described, labeled etc. for keeping as a record.
If approved by the Engineer the trial area shall constitute a standard for comparison and shall be
preserved free from use and the permanent work shall be carried out according to the same manner &
procedure as approved. If not approved for any reason, the trial area shall be hacked out, removed and
the trial repeated.
SURFACE REGULARITY:
The longitudinal regularity of the surface of any wearing courses and base course with in the
tolerance range ± 10 mm and a 3 m long straight edge aluminum bar to be used transversely to check
irregularities of laid pavement surface with in specified range.
7.17 Grassing & Turfing

After completion of earth work and placing cladding layer over slope, berm & soft shoulder
according to line, grade and specification, the surface of slope portion of embankment will be covered
by grass or close turf.
7.18 Miscellaneous Works

The miscellaneous work like, drain, gully pits, cross road culvert pipe/ outlet, street lightings etc.
shall be constructed by following the normal engineering procedures and according to specification at
the locations to the dimension, line and grade shown in the drawing. Different types of road signs,
ROW posts, kilometer posts, guard posts, concrete kurb block etc. shall be manufactured as per
specification centrally and shall be installed at different locations as per drawing & direction of the
Engineer. Road marking thermoplastic paint shall be carried out mechanically following specification
laid down in the tender document.
8 BRIDGE
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8.1 IN SITU BORED PILE

8.1.1 Preparation of Bed
Activities of bored cast-in-situ piles shall be carried out on approximately leveled ground to facilitate
movement of the piling equipment. Bed shall be prepared by cutting or filling of land depending on
site conditions. The level of the bed shall be maintained at least 2.0 m above the ground water
level.Mud tank shall be made at construction site for collection and subsequently disposal of bored
soils.
8.1.2 Setting out
location of the piles shall be set out with respect to reference points, bench mark etc. established and
confirmed by the engineer before execution of works. Reference points and benchmarks will be
constructed and secured in such a way that they are not disturbed during execution of work. Location
of the piles shall be fixed by driving suitable length of peg (re-bar) into the soil. Top portion of re-bar
(approximately 150 mm) shall be surrounded by concrete protruding top of re-bar above concrete
level for easy identification. The peg shall be removed immediately before start of boring.
8.1.3 Boring
The boring shall be done by Percussion Drilling/ rotary drilling method. Piles through water and soft
upper soil layers shall be provided with permanent steel casing, if shown in the Drawings or as
directed by the Engineer. Temporary steel casing shall be used in the upper portion of boring piles as
a guide at the top of hole, where permanent casing is not shown in the drawing. Temporary casings
shall be free from significant distortion & shall have uniform cross-section throughout each
continuous length. Actual length of temporary casing pipe required to be used shall be determined
from the bore log or from the record of actual soil strata encountered during execution of boring
work. If necessary casing pipe shall be used ahead of the bore for preventing base heave and to
stabilize the side. Depending on soil conditions common drilling clay or Bentonite suspension shall
be used to stabilize bore hole. Bore shall be always filled in with water or drilling fluid up to the
ground level or at least 2m above water table to provide adequate hydrostatic head for the stability of
borehole. The suspension carrying bore cuttings shall be collected and shall be processed for
descending through sedimentation tank and drilling fluid shall be reused or disposed off depending on
degree of contamination.In the event of rapid loss of water or bentonite suspension from the pile
excavation the excavation shall be immediately backfilled with out delay and the engineer shall be
informed for his instruction.
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Fig: Installation of Casing pipe using Rotary Drill machine.

Boring Record: During the boring of piles samples shall be collected and compared with the bore log
provided with the design. In case abnormal variation in respect to depth and type of soil is
encountered, the engineer shall be informed for his decision.
8.1.4 Drilling Fluid and uphole velocity
When a particle falls through a liquid, its fall is resisted by the shearing strength (viscosity) of the
liquid. Falling velocity of a particle through a liquid is inversely proportional to the viscosity,
therefore, importance of viscosity in governing the velocity is very clear.
The function of drilling fluid is essentially to remove the cutting from the bottom of the bore. Thus
the uphole velocity has to be somewhat greater than the falling velocity and increasing viscosity has
the effect of reducing the uphole velocity required to lift the particle. Depending on the particle size,
viscosity of fluid and uphole velocity will vary. We can achieve the viscosity of the fluid by mixing
different types of clays or betonite at different concentrations which may be measured at site by
Marsh cone.
8.1.5 Disposal of Bored Soil
Bore cutting materials shall be regularly removed from the sedimentation tank and disposed off to
suitable places out side the project area. Sediments collected at the bottom of sedimentation tank shall
be mixed with water and pumped in a truck mounted steel tank having a 4” dia outlet pipe at bottom
of the tank with gate valve to control the opening. Mud shall be disposed off in such a way that it
does not create any adverse impact on environmental issues or close natural waterways.
8.1.6 Cleaning Bottom of Excavation
The time gap between final excavation & bottom cleaning and start of concreting shall be kept as
minimum as possible. All arrangements for cleaning, lowering of reinforcement & concreting shall be
made ready before excavation of final 2m depth. Bore hole & bottom of excavation shall be cleaned
of mud & sedimentation & other soft materials by continuous washing or using bailer of suitable size
(at least 1.5” less than the casing). Sample of fluid shall be collected from the bottom of bore hole by
special device and sedimentation test shall be carried out. Specific gravity of suspension shall be kept
below 1.2 to ensure displacement of fluid and to avoid contamination of concrete during pouring of
concrete.
During boring of piles disturbed samples of soil from different strata shall be collected and a boring
log indicating depths and types of the various soil layers encountered shall be prepared for the
inspection of the Engineer.
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If any unexpected ground conditions different from the test boring log is encountered, it shall be
immediately reported to the Engineer. Depth of boring shall be measured from the length of drilling
rod.
8.1.7 Placing of Reinforcement
Reinforcement shall be fabricated and installed in position as per the approved drawing.
Reinforcement will be fabricated in the form of a rigid cage with vertical main reinforcement at
periphery inside widely spaced helical ties. In addition to binding the vertical re-bars with ties by GI
wire, spot welding will be used. The cages will be fabricated in ± 12 meter length to facilitate
handling of the same. While lowering a piece of a reinforcement cage in the bore hole it will be held
against casing pipe with a portion the reinforcing cage protruding above casing for splicing with the
upper cage. Spacing of the cage shall be done by continuous welding of vertical reinforcement.
Immediately after cleaning of bore hole reinforcement shall be lowered carefully up to level shown in
the approved drawing in the form of rigid cage. Splicing of reinforcement shall be done by welding.
Sufficient support & arrangement shall be made to keep reinforcement in vertical position.
Fig: Installation of rebar cage by Crawler crane

8.1.8 Placing Of Concrete
The concrete used in the pile base and shaft shall be easily workable with a slump of 100-150mm.
Such a mix is self-compacting and does not require ramming or vibrating. Mix proportion shall be
such as to ensure compliance with the requirements regarding strength and minimum cement content
mentioned in the specification. Prior to commencement of piling works, mix design of concrete shall
be done which will not prone to segregation based on target strength which will be calculated by
adding approved margin to characteristic design strength mentioned in the specification. After placing
of reinforcement concrete shall be poured into bore hole using tremie pipe with hopper placed
centrally over the pile. The tremie pipe shall be lowered on the bottom of pile with arrangement of
suitable plug placed inside tremie at suspension level. Concrete shall be discharged into tremie
hopper until full and plug reaches the bottom. The tremie shall then lifted off the bottom slightly (50
– 100mm) allowing the concrete flow out of the pipe and full up the bore by displacing the
fluid/Bentonite suspension upwards. Concrete shall be poured directly from the transit mixer truck.
Pouring shall be done continuously. Bottom of the tremie pipe shall always be kept embedded in the
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concrete to sufficient depth. To ensure this before removing a section of tremie pipe height of
concrete inside bore hole shall be measured by lowering suitable measuring device in the bore hole.
Pouring of concreting shall continue for some time after concrete reaches approximately 1 meter
above the pile cutoff level to allow displacement of sediments or contaminated concrete completely
and good concrete appears. During progress of concreting work temporary caging & tremie pipe shall
be gradually withdrawn carefully without damaging green concrete.
Fig: Pouring concrete by Transit mixer truck

8.1.9 Quality Control
Piling work shall be carried out using methods, tools and equipment suitable for the work by skilled
manpower under direct supervision of experienced supervisor.
Quality of materials shall be controlled by frequent field and laboratory test.
The casing shall be handled and stored in a manner that shall prevent buckling and other deformation
as well as accumulation of dirt, oil and paint.
The outside surface of the permanent casing of piles to river piers, for the depth indicated on the
Drawings from the underside of the pile cap shall receive two coats of anticorrosion tar type paint.
Before use of bentonite a certificate from the manufacturer shall be obtained showing the properties
of the consignment delivered to the site and approval of the same shall be taken from the Engineer.
Position of piles shall be checked with the reference points installed near the working area prior to
execution.
Verticality of bore holes shall be checked & controlled.
During boring with drilling fluid viscosity of the suspension shall be checked time to time using
Marsh Cone.
Density of the fluid inside borehole shall be checked and kept within limits to ensure displacement of
fluid and to avoid contamination of concrete during pouring of concrete.
Hydrostatic stability of the bore hole shall always be maintained.
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Several types of defects are associated with the extraction of temporary casing. The problems are
mainly related to the workability and head of concrete placed within the steel casing prior to their
extraction. If low slump concrete is used or where the period of time between mixing the concrete
and extracting the casing is in excess of one to two hours when hardening of concrete may occur.
Frictional drag force between the casing and low slump concrete during extraction may of such
magnitude that concrete and reinforcement cage may be lifted and shaft separation may occur near
the bottom of the casing. If the reinforcement cage is securely embedded in the lower portion of the
concrete shaft, only concrete outside the cage is lifted. We shall take care of this problem by cleaning
the tubes before they are lowered down the hole and use of high workability concrete.
Piles shall not be bored close to recently concreted pile to avoid damage of the pile.
Fig: Slump test of concrete for checking workability
8.1.10 Unexpected Ground Conditions
We shall keep record of all activities for each pile in an approved record form. Recording of the soil
strata in the pile boreholes is an essential check on the site investigation data. Separate sheet shall be
used for individual piles. In the record sheet pile number, drilling time, obstruction encountered
during boring, pile reinforcement detail, concrete pouring time, depth of borehole, depth of casing,
depth of water table etc. shall be recorded and submitted for review of the Engineer.
8.1 11 Pile Load Test

In the specification document-maintained load (ML) test for compressive loading on working piles
has been recommended. In the maintained load test, the load is increased in stages to some multiple,
say 1.5 times or twice the working load with the time settlement curve recorded at each stage of
loading and unloading. The ML test may also be taken to failure by progressively increasing the load
in stages.
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The load at each stage is held until the rate of settlement has decreased to less than 0.25mm/hour and
is still decreasing.
We shall conduct the ML test as per the pile load increments for loading as furnished in the
specification.
A square cap is cast on to the head of the concrete test pile with its underside clear of the ground
surface. We shall apply load to the pile by a hydraulic jack using Kentledge as reaction.
An arrangement for compressive test on pile using Kentledge has been shown in fig below.
Fig: Pile Static Load Test
The clearances between the pile and the reaction support systems shall be kept minimum 1.3 meter to
avoid the induced horizontal pressures from the supports.
The combined weight of the kentledge and reaction girder shall be at least 20% greater than the
Jacking force.
The hydraulic jack shall have a nominal capacity which exceeds by 20% or more the maximum test
load to be applied to the pile. This in necessary in order to avoid heavy manual pumping effort when
nearing maximum load and to minimize the risk of any leakage of oil through the seals. The ram of
the jack shall have a long travel to avoid the necessity of releasing oil pressure and repacking with
steel plates above the ramp as the pile is pushed into the ground. The kentledge stack shall be
arranged in such a way that it will topple over due to buckling of the reaction girders.
The jacking force on the pile shall be measured by a load cell or pressure capsule since the pressure
gauge fitted to most jacks is not sufficiently accurate, particularly when working towards the
maximum capacity of jack. The pumping unit shall have a calibrated pressure gauge mounted on it to
read in terms of the force of the ram.
The settlement of the pile head shall be measured by dial gauge set on each of four reference points
on the pile head. The dial gauges will be clamped to a datum frame securely mounted well clear of
the ground around the pile or the reaction support system. The gauges will be calibrated to read to
0.1mm. Level of the datum frames shall be taken before and after loading test to check that the
frame has not been displaced during the test.
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All field load test data shall be recorded in an approved form. From the field data a load-time-
settlement curve shall be drawn on a graph paper and the report shall be prepared and submitted for
review of the Engineer.
8.1.12 Pile Driving Analyzer ( PDA ) Test

For bridges having more than one span , at least two ( 2 ) numbers of Dynamic Test ( PDA ) shall be
carried out using by a drop hammer of certain capacity in accordance with the instruction of the
Engineer. The test results shall verify the capacities for designed working load of the bored piles.
The Loading test shall be conducted with ASTM D4945-00 ( 1994). Detail method statement shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval at least 45 days before testing. The method statement shall
include pile head preparation, cushion layer, type and capacity ( weight ) of hammer, method of
hammering ( drop from certain height ), equipment for installation ( rising and drop ) of hammer ( 45
ton capacity crawler crane ), digital apparatus for dynamic monitoring with calibration records etc.
A full comprehensive written report shall be submitted to the Engineer within 10 working days for
his approval. After the completion of loading test, all equipment and hammer used shall be removed
from the site.
8.1.13 Non destructive Pile Test

Before carrying out destructive pile static load test and dynamic test non destructive pile test like a )
Ultrasonic test and b ) Pile Integrity test ( PIT ) shall be performed as per instruction of the Engineer.
Each completed piles shall be subjected to non destructive testing to determine the extent of any
defects that may be present in the pile. PIT shall not be performed until the concrete has cured for a
minimum of seven days unless otherwise approved by the Engineer
Fig: Digital Pile Driving Analyzer.
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Fig: Drop Hammer resting on test pile ( PDA Test )
9 Construction of Rc Piers (Pier Head, Pier Shaft and Pile Cap), Rc Abutment
and Wing Wall
9.1 Pile Head Breaking and removal
After successful completion in place boring, rebar casing installation and casting of In-situ pile,
foundation excavation should be commenced and open the pile head. Then concrete of pile head
should be broken into pieces preferably manually and removal the debris to a save distance.
9.2 Blinding Concrete

After leveling and dressing final layout of abutment base / pier base shall be checked and fixed.
Before casting of blinding concrete a polythene layer should be placed over which 100 mm concrete
class -10 should be poured.
9.3 Steel Reinforcement

Before starting of reinforced concrete job, a bar bending schedule of each component of work shall be
prepared and submitted to Engineer for approval. Accordingly, steel reinforcement should be cut,
bend and fabricated at the stack yard in presence of experienced Bridge/ Structural Engineer.
Fabricated rebar shall be placed on the blinding concrete as per dia and spacing shown in the
approved drawing. Spacer block and necessary chair shall be provided to support upper layer rebar.
Sand cement block shall be used for ensure clear cover of rebar in the concrete.
9.4 Form work & Scaffolding

Fabricated Steel shutter shall be used for outer side form work. Steel pipe prop shall be used for
support of the shutter. Steel scaffolding of required size dia, length, width and height shall be
installed during staging work.
Steel pipe ( 5”- 6” ) piling shall be conducted for supporting of staging work required for uphold and
installation of form work of Pier shaft/ column and pier head.
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9.5 Mixing of Concrete

Concrete mixing by both concrete batching plant at camp area and concrete Mixer machine with
hopper system at site should be arranged and available for work. Batching plant mixer is preferable
for any concreting work. In case of any obstruction, interruption during transportation of concrete by
transit mixer truck, mixer machine will be used at site for concreting work.
9.6 Pouring and placing of Concrete

Concrete pump with required length of delivery pipe shall be used for pouring concrete in pier base,
pier head, pier shaft, PC girder, wing wall, deck slab etc. Further, troughs, pipes, fabricated short
chute also may be used for the work easily accessible of transit mixer truck at site.
Concrete shall not be dropped freely over a vertical distance of more than 2.00 m.
9.7 Pocking and compaction

Vibrators with nozzle size 1.5” to 2.0” dia nozzle operated both mechanically and electrically shall
be arranged to consolidate the concrete properly within 10 minutes after it is deposited in the forms.
Additional 3 nos spare vibrator shall be ready as standby at the site of the pour to ensure continuity in
case of breakdown of any one.
When required, vibrating shall be supplemented by hand spading with suitable tools to assure proper
and adequate compaction.
9.8 Curing
One or more pump with 1” dia flexible pipe shall be arranged at site for proper curing of concrete.
After removal of formwork for pier shaft and vertical wall shall be covered and wrap by hessian
cloth, wet burlap, cotton mats or other suitable fabric for a period of at least 7 days. These material
shall be kept thoroughly wet to the entire curing period. All concrete slabs shall be covered as soon as
possible with hessian cloth, sand, earth or other suitable material and kept thoroughly wet for at least
seven days.
If wood forms are allowed to remain in place during the curing period , they shall be kept moist at all
times to prevent them from shrinking.
Curing of concrete should be started after final setting time of concrete i.e within 24 hr after
concreting.
9.9 Removal of form work

Formwork and temporary work shall not be removed without the approval of Engineer.
When the time for removal of forms and supports is determined based on concrete strength test , such
removal shall not begin until the concrete has attain percentage of specified design strength or the
time shown in the table below.
In continuous structures, temporary work shall not be released in any span until the first and second
adjoining spans on each side have reached the strength specified herein. When cast in place post
tension bridges are constructed, temporary work shall remain in place until all necessary post-
tensioning has been accomplished.
Type of Structures Standard Concrete Early Strength % of Design
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Concrete Strength
Centering under beams, 14 days 7 days 80%
girders, frames or arches
Floor Slabs 14 days 7 days 70%
Vertical Walls 1 day 12 hours -
Columns 2 days 1 day -
Side of beam and all other 1 day 12 hours -
vertical surface
10 Construction Procedure for The Construction of Precast Prestressed Girders

Depending on the site conditions PC girders shall be constructed either on a prepared bed on ground
at PC yard to be constructed at suitable place of available areas or close to the working place or in
situ on an elevated stage with in the span of the girders. In case of casting of PC girders at PC yard
the same shall be transported to the site by trailer and lifted and placed on bearing plates in its final
position. In case of casting of PC girder on stages the same shall be installed in its final position from
casting bed by side shifting. Before shifting of girders from the casting bed, post tensioning of
girders, patch concreting and grouting shall be completed. Detail procedure for construction of PC
girders shall be as follows.
10.1 Bed preparation
a) Construction of PC girder ( normally < 20.00 m length ) on ground level shall be done on a
casting bed made of bricks and cement concrete prepared on a level ground. During
construction of casting bed provision shall be kept to fix the bottom shutter with the bed by
spot welding with the anchors. The space between the beds shall be kept equal to minimum
height of girder plus 600mm for movement of workers. A typical plan and sketch of casting
bed arrangement has been shown in fig attached at the end of this method statement.
b) In case of construction of girders ( normally length > 20.00 m ) final height within span, a
rigid working platform on pipe scaffolding using joists, steel platform timbers etc. shall be
constructed at a level close to. At least two numbers of bed shall be constructed on each
platform. Width of platform for 30 meter girders shall be approximately 7.8 meter for two
beds. Alignment of the casting beds will be selected at center of final positions of two girders
to facilitate stressing of girders. The pipe supports will be properly braced and made safe
against anticipated loads. Re-bar placing & binding, cleaning & fixing of form work,
installation of pre-stressing materials, casting of girder, pre-stressing and operation for
shifting of girder shall be carried out on the platform.
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Fig: Staging & platform for PC Girder
10.2 Form work

Steel form fabricated according to dimension of the girder shall be used for concreting of PC
girders. Steel form shall be fabricated using 3.0mm thick ms plate, ms angle frame and sufficient nos.
of flat bar stiffener to attain good surface finishing in length of maximum 2.4 meter for easy handling.
The inner face of the end shutters will be fabricated in such a way that the anchorage assembly sits
properly with the end shutter and remain aligned with the direction of the axes of the tendons at the
point of attachment. Two to three sets of bottom shutter & one set of side shutter will be used with in
one span for casting of PC girders. Provision for fixing of form vibrator shall be kept in the side
forms at certain intervals. Bottom shutter shall be fixed with the steel joist by spot welding to avoid
displacement of girder form work during concrete casting. Joints between the different shutter pieces
shall be made leak proof by using gasket between the joints. Two ends of the bottom shutter
( abutment portion) shall be fabricated with separate piece of approximately 600mm width. This
portion will be supported by wooden wedges to facilitate removal of the same before stressing of
girder. The form work shall be supported with required number of adjustable supports and tie rod
from one side, while the other side shall be kept free for easy movement of working people as shown
in the attached sketch.
10.3 Placing of Pre-stressing Materials
After placing & binding of girder reinforcements, end shutters and one side shutter shall be erected
and ducts shall be placed in position according to alignment and cable profile shown in the approved
drawing. The ducts shall be secured in position by binding the same with girder reinforcement and
suspenders at close intervals. Joint of ducts shall be made using couplers of minimum 150mm length
made of 3mm higher diameter sheathing pipe . Anchorage will be positioned and secured in such a
way, so that the centre line of the ducts passes axially through the anchorage assembly duct.
Anchorage will be fitted with the end shutter by J hooks. Care shall be taken to ensure water tight
joints between anchorage and duct and joints of ducts. Required end block reinforcement shall be
placed on each side of the tendon at the anchorage to take care of the tensioning bursting force as per
detail shown on shop drawing. Cables shall be threaded into the sheathing pipe before pouring of
concrete. During threading of cable through the sheathing a blunted cap shall be fitted on the head of
thread as a precaution against damage of sheathing pipe wall by the sharp end of strands. Cables shall
be extended beyond both ends of the girder up to required distance for gripping of the same by
tensioning Jack. To facilitate lifting and sheathing of girders after stressing, provision shall be kept
for fixing lifting attachment near the supporting point of the girder during form work. After
inspection and approval of girder reinforcement, placement of sheathing pipes, anchorage, etc., the
side shutter of the other side will be placed and completed. Form release agent shall be applied on the
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inside of the steel forms to prevent bond between the form and the concrete cast in it. Sufficient side
supports will be provided to keep the formwork aligned during concrete pouring.
Fig: Placing duct pipe & formwork of PC Girder
10.4 Concreting
Mix proportion of different concrete ingredients shall be determined through mix design and trail
mixes to achieve required strength and workability. Slump of concrete shall be maintained at
approximately 100mm. Mix design shall be done considering use of plasticizers to minimize water
cement ratio and achieving desired workability.
During pouring of concrete both form Vibrator and immersion type Vibrator will be used. Special
care shall be taken to ensure proper compaction and elimination of void/accumulation of air bubble
near end block and just behind anchorages. Care shall be taken to avoid damage and displacement of
duct during pouring of concrete. Tendons inside the duct shall be pulled to and fro during pouring of
concrete and for several hours after concrete casting and also in the next day of pouring of concrete to
keep the tendons free and unbonded in the duct from accidental ingress of mortar inside the sheathing
and to prevent setting of ingressed mortar, if any. 6-9 nos. of concrete cylinder shall be prepared as
representative sample of each girder concrete.
When pre-stressing operations will be planned to be carried out within the spans with abutment at one
end or both ends, concreting of the abutment wall above girder support level shall be completed after
completion of prestressing operations.
10.5 Post-Tensioning
All post tensioning steel shall be tensioned by means of hydraulic jacks so that the force of the
prestressing steel shall not be less than the value shown on the approved installation drawings. Before
post tensioning operation approval of the tensioning methods, calculations for required applied force,
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expected elongations, sequence of stressing of tendons etc. will be taken. The maximum temporary
tensile stress ( jacking stress) in prestressing steel shall not exceed 80% of the minimum ultimate
tensile strength of the prestressing steel. The prestressing steel shall be anchored in a way that will
result in the ultimate retention of permanent forces, not less than those shown on the approved
installation drawings, but in no case shall the initial stress at the anchors, after anchor set, exceed 70
percent of the specified minimum ultimate tensile strength of the prestressing steel. Permanent force
and permanent stress will be considered as the force and stress remaining in the prestressing steel
after all losses, including creep and shrinkage of concrete, elastic shortening of concrete, relaxation of
steel, losses in post-tensioned prestressing steel due to sequence of stressing, friction and anchorage
slippage.
Each jack used to stress tendons shall be equipped with a pressure gauge for determining the jack
pressure or jack force.
Fig: Post Tensioning Arrangement
10.6 Calibration
Prior to use for stressing on the project, each jack and its gauge shall be calibrated as a unit by a
testing laboratory approved by the Engineer. Certified calibration calculations and a calibration chart
shall be furnished to the Engineer/inspector for each jack. Recalibration of each jack shall be done at
six-month intervals and at other times requested by the Engineer/Inspector
After curing for at least 7 days, when the girder shall attain minimum cylinder strength of 4000 psi.
which will be confirmed by crushing of test specimen taken during pouring of concrete, the pre-
stressing tendons shall be tensioned.
Straight cables shall be tensioned from one end while curved cables shall be tensioned from both the
ends as per technical specification. The tendon force measured by gauge pressure shall agree within
5% of the theoretical elongation or the entire operation shall be checked and source of error shall be
determined and remedied to the satisfaction of the Engineer/Inspector before proceeding the work.
Elongation shall be measured to the nearest millimeter. If the elongation is less than the anticipated
elongation over 3% of the anticipated elongation, the cables shall be stressed by slight force to
overcome additional friction force.
In the event of more than 2% of the individual strand wires in a tendon break during the tensioning
operation, the strand (strands) shall be removed and replaced
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The cables shall be stressed in sequences listed to minimize the eccentric stressing and to avoid
bending of girder under eccentric load.
Following tools/equipment will be used for post tensioning of girders :-
1. Multiple pre-stressing Jack = 2 nos.
2. Electrically operated Hydraulic Power Pack = 2 nos.
3. Pressure gauge = 2 nos.
4. Chain pulley = 2 sets
10.7 Recording elongation
The cables shall be initially pulled by 50 KN force to eliminate slag, if any. Then chalk mark shall be
given on the cable at a distance of say 200mm at both ends measured from the face of the girder.
Measurement of elongation shall be taken from both ends for every 50KN increment of Jacking force.
In case of two ends stressing of cable, both ends shall be pulled with equal force. In case of stressing
cable from one end, the cable on the opposite end of the jacking end shall be blocked by pushing the
wedges in the bearing plates/anchorage cones. Elongation of cable at every increment of 50KN force
shall be recorded and plotted in a graph paper. From the extension of plotted line corrected elongation
of cable due to initial 50KN force shall be calculated. Measurement of anchorage losses shall be
taken accurately to determine the losses due to anchorage slippage.
10.8 Grouting
After post-tensioning and anchoring has been completed and accepted, the duct shall be grouted as
per specification. In the interval between post-tensioning and grouting operations , the prestressing
steel shall be protected. After stressing of cables the girder shall be left undisturbed for one day. In
the following day the reference point shall be measured. If no appreciable change in slippage of
tendon is noticed the extended portion of the tendons shall be cut and patch concreting of the end
shall be done.
Grouting shall be carried out on the following day of patch concrete. Before grouting cable shall be
cleaned by flash water through the duct under pressure. Grout shall be prepared by mixing following
materials in the proportion recommended by the manufacturer by grout agitator.
1. Ordinary Portland Cement
2. Potable water
3. Expanding grout admixture.
The grout shall be forced inside the duct from one end using grout pump. Grout shall be pumped
through the holes of anchorage assembly . When thick grout starts to come through the centre holes
of anchorage on the other end the hole on the other end shall be plugged and Grouting shall continue
until sufficient grout pressure is developed inside the duct and the grouting end shall be plugged.
Following tools/equipment will be used for grouting of girders :-
1. Grout pump
2. Grout agitator.
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Fig : Grouting Hole & end plug
10.9 Lifting and Shifting of Girders

After 24 hours of grouting work, the girder shall be side shifted to its final position with the help of
Hydraulic jack, shifting channel, shifting bracket etc as has been detailed in the attached sheet and
shall be placed on the elastomeric bearing already placed in position. At first the girder shall be lifted
from one end with the help of a pair of hydraulic jack of adequate capacity and the shifting channel
shall be placed under the girder. The girder then shall be lowered on a wooden block placed inside the
channel. Similarly the other end of the girder shall be lifted and placed on the wooden block. Inside
face of the channel and wooden blocks will be greased prior to placing of the same in position. Next
the shifting brackets will be fitted with the shifting channel and the girder shall be pushed gently
from each end simultaneously by hydraulic jacks. The girder will move together with the wooden
block inside the channel. When the inner shaft of the jack is fully opened the jacks shall be removed
and the shifting brackets will be fixed with the new hole position closer to the girder. Next the jacks
will be placed in between girder and shifting bracket and the girder be will pushed similarly from
both ends. When the girder will reach to its final position, the girder shall be lifted from one end by
hydraulic jack and the bottom channel shall be removed. Next the bearing pad shall be placed in
position and the girder shall be lowered on the bearing pad. Following tools shall be used for lifting
and shifting of girders:-
MS channel of required length. = 2 nos.
Hydraulic Jack for lifting and shifting of girder = 2 nos.
( minimum 20 ton capacity)
Shifting Bracket = 2 nos.
Lifting Bracket = 2 nos.
After placing all the girder in its final position the diaphragm beams , deck slab, railing etc shall be
completed.
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Fig: Girder Lifting and Shifting
10.10 Construction Method RC deck Slab

Method of construction of concrete shall conform to S5.03.(1 ) of the Specification. Formwork for
deck slab shall be fastened with the PC girder by providing angle the girder top side fixed with bolt to
the previous inserted nuts for the purpose of the same. Special suspended scaffold arrangement shall
be required at cantilever portion that also would be fastened with the outer side PC girder.
Concrete shall be handled, placed and consolidated by methods that will not cause segregation of the
mix and will result in a dense homogeneous concrete which is free of voids and rock pocket.
During and after placement of concrete, care shall be taken not to injure the concrete or break the
bond with reinforcing steel. Workmen shall not walk in fresh concrete . Platforms for workmen and
equipment shall not be supported directly on any reinforcing steel. Once the concrete is set , forces
shall not be applied to the forms or to reinforcing bars , which project from the concrete, until the
concrete is of sufficient strength to resist damage.
Construction joints and expansion joint shall conform to the requirements of S5.03.(1) of the
specification.
All bridge decks, approach slab and other concrete surfaces for use by traffic shall be finished to a
smooth skid- resistant surface.
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10.11 Concrete slope protection

Slope shall be shaped to allow the full thickness of the specified slope protection and any bedding or
filter gravel, where required.
Prior to excavation or filling in slopes, the existing slope surface either above or under water level
shall be surveyed and checked. The slope surface shall be leveled and compacted by using plate
compactor.
Filter fabric non oven geo-textile shall be spread uniformly over the prepared slope or surface.
Minimum 12” filter fabric lap in each direction should be provided.
Riprap with concrete precast block shall be placed over the filter.
Toe wall shall be provided by concrete block to resist sliding of riprap block on the slope surface.
10.12 Scouring Protection at Pier Base

Revetment works near pier surround shall consist of laying cast-in-situ CC blocks at least 200 mm
below river bed level within segmental formwork so that no revetment works shall be exposed to
river water. Plan area of each segment is 1000 mm x 1000 mm. Total revetment area shall be clearly
indicated on the shop drawing.
The cast in situ concrete block shall be of class-15.
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4.1 Head Office Organization Chart

Head Office Organization Chat is attached herewith vide Appendix A

4.2 Site Management team with Organization Chart

4.3 Responsibilities of the Authorities

5.1 Items of Works

5.2 Scheduling of Work Plan

5.3 Scheduling of Manpower Deployment

5.4 Scheduling of Equipment Deployment

Schedule of Equipment Deployment is attached herewith vide Appendix F

5.2 Staff and Personnel

6 Works under the Scope

Construction Mobilization of manpower

Cast-in- Situ pile boring & casting.

Static Load Test, CSL & PIT Pile Head Breaking

Pile cap, Pier & Pier Cap

Main Bridge- Pylon Main bridge- Stay Cables

Main Bridge super structure - Providing and laying wearing

. Formation of Appraoch Road Supplying fitting and fixing

ELectrical-Substation & Genset Roadsign and Painting Works.

Table: Sequence of the Work

6.2 Coordination and Management of Interfaces

6.3 Mobilization of Manpower and Equipments

6.3.2 Mobilization Plan

6.4 Selection and Establishment of Base Camp

6.5 Survey Work

6.6 Planning and Scheduling

6.7 Time Control & Progress Meeting

6.8 Progress Photographs, Reports and Meeting

6.9 Daily Record, Weekly/Montly Return

6.10 Quality Control & Quality Assurance

6.11 Safety Management Program

5. Security and Safety of property:

6. Other Safety and security measures:

b) Adequate numbers of firefighting equipment (Fire Extinguishers) along with

6.12 Health, Environment & Safety Commitment

6.14 Provide for Traffic

6.15 Traffic Control

7.2 Road Work

7.2.2.1 Roadway Excavation

7.2.2.2 Structure and Channel Excavation

7.3 Soft Ground Treatment

Soft ground treatment shall include:

7.3.1 Geo-textile Filter Fabric

7.3.2 Granular Drainage Blanket

7.4 Roadway Embankment

Embankment fill will be carried out by two method namely;

7.5 Cladding Materials

7.6 Compaction Of Embankment

7.7 Subgrade Preparation

7.8 Construction of Soft Shoulder

7.9 Construction of Improved Subgrade

7.10 Construction of Aggregate Subbase

7.11 Construction of Aggregate Base Course

7.12 Trial Section of Aggregate Base

7.13 Bituminous Prime Coat