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Existing publication:
The new COTO Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works for South African Road Authorities was approved by
COTO on 18 August 2020 as a Draft Standard (DS) and will be replacing the COLTO Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Works for State Road Authorities (1998 Edition).
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unaffected but will be phased out during the next 6 months and the COTO Standard Specifications (2020 Edition) will be
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August 2020 version replaced with October 2020 version due to amendments to Chapters.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 14: REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES ................................................................. 14-1
14.1 ACCESS FOR BRIDGE REHABILITATION .................................................................................................. 14-1
PART A: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14-1
PART B: LABOUR ENHANCEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................... 14-4
PART C: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 14-5
PART D: GUARANTEES AND COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES ....................................................................................................................... 14-8
14.2 CORROSION SURVEY METHODS AND TESTING OF NEAR SURFACE CONCRETE PROPERTIES.... 14-9
PART A: SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14-9
PART B: LABOUR ENHANCEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................. 14-13
PART C: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 14-14
PART D: GUARANTEES AND COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES ..................................................................................................................... 14-16
14.3 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE AND STEELWORK ............................. 14-17
PART A: SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14-17
PART B: LABOUR ENHANCEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................. 14-20
PART C: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 14-21
PART D: GUARANTEES AND COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES ..................................................................................................................... 14-23
CONTENTS
PART A: SPECIFICATIONS
A14.1.1 SCOPE
A14.1.2 DEFINITIONS
A14.1.3 GENERAL
A14.1.4 DESIGN BY CONTRACTOR / PERFORMANCE BASED SYSTEMS
A14.1.5 MATERIALS
A14.1.6 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
A14.1.7 EXECUTION OF THE WORKS
A14.1.8 WORKMANSHIP
A14.1.2 DEFINITIONS
Temporary works - shall be necessary for access to the work area and includes all foundations, scaffolding and support structures, working
platforms, cradles, fixtures to existing structural members, etc. required for the safe access to and execution of the work.
Mobile access unit - consists of a vehicle-mounted access gantry and work platform, including mobile crane type units.
Location - means a specific structure as a whole where rehabilitation work has to be carried out.
Structural element - shall be that particular part or parts of a structure, bridge, culvert, retaining wall, traffic barrier, gantry or light mast as
specified or indicated on drawings.
• Bridge elements consist of abutments, piers, foundations, piles, decks, parapets, bearings and joints.
• Culvert elements consist of floors, walls and decks.
• Retaining wall elements consist of foundations and walls.
• Median barriers consist of foundations and barrier walls.
• Gantries consist of foundations, stub column and masts.
Setting up at each structural element shall include all movement required from point to point on a particular element.
Screening the work - suitable metallic or non-metallic grids, boarding or fabric membranes shall be used to screen the work area and to
prevent falling debris from endangering the persons in the work area.
A14.1.3 GENERAL
The Contractor shall provide and will be responsible for safe access structures and work platforms to all areas or structural elements requiring
remedial work. The access and temporary works shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the current relevant safety
regulations, all in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its applicable Regulations, and shall remain in place until removal
is authorised by the Engineer. Appropriate allowances shall be made for screening of the work and other protective measures required by the
various work activities.
A14.1.4.2 Falsework
The Contractor shall make his own assessment of the allowable bearing pressure on the foundation material and shall design the footings and
falsework to prevent overloading, differential settlement and unacceptable overall settlement. In assessing the allowable bearing pressure, due
account shall be taken of the effect of wetting on the foundation material.
The Contractor’s falsework designer shall take account of the location of the structure and the possible ingress of water from sources such as
watercourses, water table and saturation due to rainfall and assess the resulting effects in bearing capacity.
In designing the falsework, cognizance shall also be taken of the redistribution of load which may occur on account of the effect of temperature,
wind force, flooding and debris.
Cognizance shall also be taken of the lateral forces which may be induced by earth platforms, required for the support of falsework on the
substructures resulting in temporary or permanent stresses for which the existing sub-structures have not been designed.
Particular attention shall be given to providing transverse and diagonal bracing as well as rib stiffeners on cross bearers.
A14.1.5 MATERIALS
All timber, structural steel and scaffolding used shall be free from defects that may prejudice the stability of the working platform(s) and access
structures. All materials used for temporary access shall be certified and approved by the designer and copied to the Engineer. The jacks,
devices, clamps and fittings shall all be in good working order and of adequate design and strength.
The type, grade and condition of the material shall be subject to the designer’s approval and submitted to the Engineer for the record.
A14.1.8 WORKMANSHIP
The Contractor shall, prior to dispatching the mobile access unit to the site, provide certification from the manufacturer or the operating authority
that the unit has been thoroughly inspected and serviced, that the unit is functioning properly and that it complies with the relevant safety
regulations and that the operator has been certified to operate the unit. After the erection for access purposes and before usage by the
workmen the works shall be certified by the designer in terms with compliance with the specifications and is suitable for its intended use. A copy
of the certification shall be delivered to the Engineer.
CONTENTS
B14.1.1 SCOPE
B14.1.2 DEFINITIONS
B14.1.3 GENERAL
B14.1.4 DESIGN BY CONTRACTOR / PERFORMANCE BASED SYSTEMS
B14.1.5 MATERIALS
B14.1.6 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
B14.1.7 EXECUTION OF THE WORKS
B14.1.8 WORKMANSHIP
B14.1.1 SCOPE
Access for bridge rehabilitation through mechanised means, is deemed to be specialised activity and generally not suitable for labour enhanced
work, however the traffic accommodation related to access requirements can be considered to be a labour enhanced activity and is covered
under Section B1.1 of Chapter 1. The temporary works associated with scaffolding and platform erection is executed by labour with the relevant
skills set and is deemed to be a labour enhanced activity.
B14.1.2 DEFINITIONS
The provisions of Part A shall apply.
B14.1.3 GENERAL
The provisions of Part A shall apply.
B14.1.5 MATERIALS
The provisions of Part A shall apply.
B14.1.8 WORKMANSHIP
The provisions of Part A shall apply.
C14.1.2.1 Establishment of mobile access unit on site (description of type of unit) lump sum
C14.1.2.2 Setting up of mobile access unit at each structure location and removal after completion number (No)
C14.1.2.3 Operation of mobile access unit during repair work at each location (structure) days
C14.1.2.4 Operation of mobile access unit during inspections by the Engineer hours (h)
C14.1.2.5 De-establishing and removal of mobile access unit from site after completion of work lump sum
The unit of measurement for each item shall be the lump sum, number, days or hours as indicated and shall be paid proportionately as the work
progresses.
The tendered amounts and rates shall include full compensation for all labour, plant and equipment required to procure, transport to site and to
establish the mobile access unit including all costs related to inspection, operation and maintenance of the unit on site.
The tendered rate for items C14.1.2.1 to C14.1.2.5 shall cover all costs necessary for establishing and de-establishing of the mobile access unit
on site.
The tendered rate for item C14.1.2.2 shall cover the cost for setting up of the mobile unit at each of the number of locations scheduled, and
removal after completion of the work at the location.
The tendered sum for item C14.1.2.3 shall cover all costs for operating the mobile access unit on location for the full time required to complete
the repairs.
The tendered rate for item C14.1.2.4 shall cover the cost of operation of the mobile access unit as required by the Engineer. No payment shall
be considered for this item if the Engineer requires the use of the mobile access unit while it is on location for the normal work to be done under
the contract and not specially re-established on the location for the purpose of inspection only.
Items C14.1.2.1 and C14.1.2.5 shall not apply to times when the mobile access unit is in operation on site for the repair works when it is possible
to be simultaneously also be used for inspection by the Engineer. The Contractor is to co-ordinate with the Engineer to ensure no unnecessary
establishment or de-establishments.
C14.1.3 Access at end of defects liability period (description of location) lump sum
The unit of measurement shall be the lump sum for access to each site or structural elements at the end of the Defects Liability Period as
ordered by the Engineer.
The tendered amount shall include full compensation for all labour, material, plant or equipment including plant operators required to provide
suitable and safe access for the Engineer to carry out the necessary inspections as measured in the pricing schedule.
A prime cost sum is provided in the pricing schedule to cover the cost of the attendance as required and approved by the Engineer.
Payment for obtaining this service shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Conditions of Contract.