Structural Specification Final Complete

AIRFORCE (SLAF) HOSPITAL COLOMBO
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA AIRFORCE

SECTION NO
[BUILDING CONSTRUCTION]

SECTION - PERTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS-CIVIL WORKS

1. General
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1.0 General
1.1Temporary Services
1.2Safety Measures and Health
1.3Access to Site
1.4Site Security
1.5Programming of the works
1.6Monthly Progress Reports
1.7Construction Programme
1.8Security Requirement
2. Facility for Engineers
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2.1General
2.2Office for the Engineer(Off-site)
2.3Office for the Engineer(On-site)
2.4Laboratory and Equipments.
2.5Survey Equipment and Assistant
2.6As-Built Drawings
3. Site Preparation, Mobilisation and Demobilisation
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3.1 General
3.2 Site Preparation
3.3 Mobilisation
4. Site Clearing and Earth Works
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4.1 Clearing and Grubbing

4.2 Disposal of Cleared Material
4.3 Disposal of Surplus Material
4.4 Preservation of Property
4.5 Earth Works
4.6 Construction Method

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5. Concrete Works
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5.1 General Requirements

5.2 Material
5.3 Concrete Mixes
5.4 Ready Mix Concrete
5.5 Testing Works of Concrete
5.6 Reinforcement
5.7 Expansion Joints
5.8 References
6. Formwork
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6.1 Construction of Formwork

6.2 Preparation of Formwork
6.3 Removal of Formwork
7. Reinforcement
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7.1 Drawings
7.2 Cutting and Bending
7.3 Condition
7.4 Tying
7.5 Support of Reinforcement
7.6 Laps and Joints
8. Block Work and Brick Works
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8.1 General
8.2 Quality and Dimension
8.3 Manufacture of Blocks
8.4 Mortar
8.5 Workmanship
9. Rubble Masonry Construction
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9.1 General
9.2 Material
9.3 Construction Requirement
10. Waterproofing

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10.1
General
10.2
Structure
10.3
Application
10.4
Water Proofing Systems to Roof Slab, Helipad and Other Areas.
10.5
Water Proofing Systems to Concrete Slab (Toilet,
Bath Rooms, Balcony and Gutters)

10.6
Water Proofing Systems to Sumps, Toilet and Ponds.
11. Steel for Roofs and Others

11.1
Roof Structure
11.2
Roof Cover
12. External Works

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The works under this Contract shall be executed in accordance with the
Specifications given in the following documents issued
for Construction Training
by the Institute
and Development (ICTAD), Savsiripaya",
Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, as applicable. These shall be read in

conjunction with the Particular Specifications given herewith and which
shall take precedence over the ICTAD Specifications in the event of any
ambiguity or discrepancy.
Publication No.
Description
SBD/04
Standard Bidding Document

Procument of Works (Design and Build)
SCA/4 (Vol. I)
Specifications for Building Works

Vol. (I), Sri Lanka.
3rd Edition (Revised), July 2004
SCA/4 (Vol. II)
Specification for Building Works

Second Edition (Revised), October 2001
SCA/05(Vol. I)
Standard Specification for Construction and

Maintenance of Roads and Bridges.
Note: Piling Specifications are given elsewhere.

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Chapter 1
General
1.0
General
This Specification shall be read in conjunction with the standard ICTAD
Specification for Building Works. The standard ICTAD Specification and
this Specification shall be treated as complementary documents. In case of any
ambiguity or discrepancy between the standard ICTAD Specification and this
Specification, shall prevail.
1.1
Temporary Services
1.1.1
The Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary services required such as power
(including standby power) water and telephones etc. for the execution of the Works
under the Contract unless otherwise specified as being provided by SLAF. The
Contractor shall make applications and install such services in accordance with the
regulations and requirements of the relevant authorities.
1.2
Safety Measures and Health
1.2.1
The Contractor shall provide and maintain the following safety measures in
accordance with the regulations and requirements stipulated by the relevant Statutory
Authorities.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Safe working conditions.

Safe means of access and exit.
Safety systems for Plant, Machinery and Equipment.
Appropriate safety equipment required at the site and yards such as Helmets, Boots,
Masks, Goggles, Safety Belts, etc to the workmen and others engaged in the Works.
e. Safety nets, safety signs, handrails, platforms and other measures ensuring safety of
workmen and others engaged in the Works.
f. Training, instruction, information and supervision as may be required to enable
employees to avoid any potential dangers and hazards.

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g. All measures for protecting the health of workmen including satisfactory welfare
facilities, working conditions and environment.
1.2.2
Safety signs shall be in the Sinhala and English languages. Services of a suitable
qualified and experienced Safety Officer shall be available at the site on a full time
basis. A comprehensive First Aid Box shall be made available at the Site Office by the
Contractor and he shall ensure that at least three of his staff is trained in first-aid
measures. A vehicle suitable for transporting injured personnel shall be made available
at the site by the Contractor. All costs in connection with safety and health mentioned
above shall be borne by the.
1.3
Access to Site
1.3.1
The Contractor shall organize and plan movement of materials and equipment to the
site taking into consideration the factors affecting such movements in order to
minimise delays and disruption to work.
1.4
Site Security
1.4.1
The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of his plant, equipment, materials
etc. brought upon the site for the purpose of the works and shall provide fencing,
shelters, watching, lighting etc, for the safety of such items.
1.5
Programming of the Works
1.5.1
The Contractor shall furnish in duplicate to SLAF the programme and particulars
called for in the General Conditions of Contract. The programme shall show interalia.
The dates of commencement and completion specified in the Contract.

The dates as determined or proposed for procurement, delivery to site of
materials, commencement and completion of erection or installation of work
in all trades.
The dates by which the Contractor requires information from SLAF.
1.6
Monthly Progress Report
1.6.1
The Contractor shall submit to SLAF Employer not later than the 5 th of every month a
Progress Report for the previous month which shall include the following items and
information:
The marked Programme submitted at the previous Monthly site Progress

Meeting amended (if necessary) to indicate agreed revisions.

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Summary of construction Plant on-site and off-site including dates of arrival

and departure of items.
Summary of principal materials and manufacturers items placed on order and

delivered to the sites.
1.7
Construction Programme
1.7.1
The following shall be considered when preparing the Programme and revisions due
to constraints which may be experienced.
a. The necessity of multi-shift working and/or working during week-ends or Public
holidays.
b. Failure to consider the above implications, which are neither necessarily in
the given order of priority nor to be considered as complete shall not entitle the
Contractor to claim for additional time or extra costs whatsoever.
1.8
Security Requirements
1.8.1
The Contractor shall allow for ascertaining and complying with security authorities
requirements and for all costs as necessary incurred in connection herewith. The
Contractor shall also allow for requirements of the security staff of the SLAF.

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Chapter 2
Facilities to be Provided and As-Built drawings
2.1
General
2.1.1
Temporary buildings shall comprise proper sheds etc. for the storage, protection and
safe keeping of materials, goods, tools etc. workshops for the preparation of works
which are to be executed on-site; sheds and mess-rooms for the work people and for
staff and all other offices and amenities in accordance with local Bye-laws, Acts and
Regulations, for the Contractor and the Engineer.
2.1.2
The Contractor shall provide and pay all charges for all air-conditioning, lighting,
attendance etc. and shall allow for paying all rates and other charges which may be
made by local or other authorities in connection with temporary areas and temporary
buildings, necessary and erected or leased for the purposes of the Contract.
2.2
Office for the Engineer (off-site)
2.2.1
The Contractor shall supply, erect on-site as well as off-site, maintain for the period of
the Contract, and unless otherwise noted, remove upon completion of Contract,
suitable offices for the Engineer and his staff.
2.3
Offices for the Engineer (on-site)
2.3.1
The on-site offices for the Engineer and his staff shall comprise of with basic
requirements.
2.3.2
Other rooms required on-site, which may be used commonly (Engineer Contractor )

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2.4
Laboratory and Equipments

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a laboratory and field testing equipment at
site for testing of materials in accordance with the requirements in the Specifications
and the directions of the Engineer.
2.5
2.6
Survey Equipment and Assistant

During the period of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide and maintain for the
sole use of the Engineer's Representative and his staff with surveying equipments for
site at which work are being executed.
Safety Gear
The Contractor shall provide and maintain the safety gear for the Engineer's
Representative and his staff during the execution of works. All above items shall be of
a recognised brand and subject to approval of the Engineer's Representative.
2.7
As-Built Drawings
As soon as possible after completion of each as-built drawing, the Contractor shall
deliver to the Engineer's Representative one pint of the drawing for checking. One
additional print shall be provided on request, if the Engineer's Representative finds
errors and wishes to mark up the drawing with necessary amendments. The Engineer
will confirm acceptance of each drawing when satisfied that it correctly records the asbuilt details. At the end of the Contract, contractor will handover the as-built drawing
(three sets of hard copy and one digital copy) to SLAF.

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Chapter 3
Site Preparation, Mobilisation and Demobilisation
3.1
General
This chapter of the Specifications refers to certain particulars of the Contractor's general
obligations under the Condition of Contract hereunder all temporary works, provisions of
construction plants and equipment required for execution of the Works together with other
temporary works and supplies specified in this section.
On completion of the Contract, all temporary works, plants, equipment and surplus
material shall be removed unless otherwise specified and the Contractor shall clean up all
the premises of the Works.
3.2
Site Preparation
3.2.1
General View
Approx site area is 14,350 m with access to existing main road via side road on reserved
site (see attached drawing: Site Plan). The erection of the side road outside the site
boundaries and the preparation of all needed media connections (water, sewage,
electricity, telecom, etc.) are excluded from the Contractors scope of work.
The site area is flat land. Existing trees and bushes on the site have to be rooted out where
necessary. Main trenches for channels, (for building supplying services) potable water, fire
fighting water, electricity etc. will be excavated and backfilled with the soil placed

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alongside the trenches. Electrical power supply cables will be protected with brick layer
and warning tape.
Gardening and landscaping. Green areas around the buildings have to be covered with
humus and planted with suitable grassing and some trees. Trees and bushes have to be
planted according to the site-layout.
3.2.2
Fence and access doors

The fence around the site has to be made of plastic coated galvanized mesh 1.80 m
height. Manufacturing, fabrication and construction are based on the detail drawings.
Site entering gates should be made out of steel and 6m x 1.8m in size manually
operated according to the approved drawings.
3.3
Mobilisation
3.3.1
Working Areas
The working areas include
A. The areas on which new structures shall be erected and their immediate vicinity.
B. Areas for stockpiling of quarry stones and other building materials.
C. Areas for site offices, stores, garage and workshops and for the movement of the
Contractor's equipment at Site.
Contractor may occupy working areas mentioned above at the commencement of the
works and at no cost to him.
3.2.2
Clearance of the Sites

The Contractor shall clear the working areas as necessary to carry out the construction. In
order to preserve the vegetation the Contractor shall not be permitted to remove any trees
unless approved by the Engineer's Representative and the respective landowner.
3.2.3
Temporary Works
The Contractor shall provide, install and maintain all temporary offices, stores,
workshops, labour camp, housing facilities for his staff together with all temporary roads,
electricity supply, water supply, sanitary installations, telephone services and
communication systems and other utilities required for the proper execution of the work.
3.2.4
Plant and Equipment

Mobilisation of the Contractors constructional plant and equipment shall include:

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a. Assembly, preparation and loading all plant and equipment at the Contractor's home
station or source of supply.
b. Transportation of plant, equipment and material from the home station or source of
supply to the site.
c. Unloading and installation of all plants and equipment ready for use.
Chapter 4
Site Clearing and Earth Works
4.1
Clearing and Grubbing

This work shall consist of all clearing and grubbing required for the performance of the
work covered by the Contract in accordance with this specification. Clearing shall consist of
the removal and disposal of everything above ground level within the areas of earthworks as
directed by the Engineer including overhanging branches. The material to be cleared shall
include but not necessarily be limited to trees, stumps, logs, brush, undergrowth, grass,
crops and loose-vegetable matter.
Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of topsoil stumps and roots to a depth of
at least 0.15m below ground level as indicated in drawings. In cut areas stumps and roots
shall be removed to depths not less than 0.5 m below the top of the sub grade over which the
pavement is to be constructed.
4.2
Disposal of Cleared Material

All un-saleable timber as designated by the Engineer and all stumps, roots, logs and other
refuse form clearing and from the grubbing operations shall be disposed of by burning or
other means approved by the Engineer. Piling of such material for burning shall be carried

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out, as approved by the Engineer, either at or near the centre of the cleared area or in
adjacent open spaces where no damage to trees or other vegetation could occur.
Large stumps may be disposed of without burning at locations out of the area. In such cases
The Contractor will be solely responsible for making the necessary arrangements and
expenses arising form the use of private lands.
All burning shall be done in conformity with the regulations and at such times and in such
manner as to prevent the fire from spreading to areas adjoining the right of way. The
Contractor shall be responsible for damage to any property or injury to persons, resulting
from such operations. At the end of such operations the area shall be left with a neat and
finished appearance free of accumulations of burn or half burnt material.
4.3
Disposal of Surplus Material

Surplus excavated material shall not be discarded indiscriminately but shall be placed in
spoil dumps to form neat and stable embankments in the areas shown on the drawings and
such other areas as may be approved by the Engineer. Unless otherwise authorized by the
Engineer, different types of surplus excavated materials shall be deposited separately in the
spoil dumps and the upper surface and embankment slopes shall be trimmed to present a
tidy appearance and to minimize erosion and pond of water.
4.4
Preservation of Property
Existing roadways, adjacent properties, utilities, services, trees and plants designated for
preservation by the Engineer shall be protected form injury or damage which could result
from the Contractors operation.
4.5
Earth Works
This work shall consist of all the excavation within the limits of the area. The work shall
include hauling and stacking of suitable material, the disposal of unsuitable materials and
trimming and shaping of exposed faces of excavation.
Contractor shall not dispose of surplus material by pushing it some other places of any
excavation in sloping ground without the written consent of the Engineer.
4.6
Construction Method
All excavation shall be performed as specified herein and the completed area shall conform
to the alignment, levels and grades given on the drawings and as required by the Engineer.
Where provided for on the drawing, topsoil encountered in excavation shall be removed to
such a depth as the Engineer may direct. The topsoil shall be removed and sorted in the piles
at locations designated by the Engineer.

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Chapter 5
Concrete Works
5.1
General Requirements
All material shall be in accordance with the standards stated in Clause 5.2 of these
specifications. It is deemed that the Contractor has allowed for all charges for obtaining
materials in conformance to these standards in the Bill of Quantities.
5.2
Material
5.2.1
Cement
The cement used for all reinforced concrete works shall be Ordinary Portland cement
complying with the requirements of SLS 107. All cement shall be supplied with proper
certificates by the manufacturer and be complying with the requirements of the
relevant standards.

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5.2.2
Aggregates
Aggregates shall be in accordance with BS EN 12620:2002+Al:2008, 1192-2007 and
1200-2005 and tested in accordance with BS 812. All aggregates shall be hard, durable
and clean, composed of inert material.
5.2.3
Water
Water used in mixing concrete, mortar, or grout shall be free from lime, sulphates or
other deleterious materials and from a source approved by the Engineer. The Engineer
shall have the right to require that samples of the water shall be subjected to analysis
from time to time.
5.2.4
Admixtures
Admixtures may be used if approved and when so required. The plasticizer shall be
transported to the Site under cover in sound and properly sealed bags or in the
manufacturers containers, and shall be stored off the ground in a proper watertight
shed of an approved design. The plasticizer shall be stored completely separated from
all other materials to the approval of the Engineer.
5.3
Concrete Mixes
5.3.1
Grade designation
Grades of concrete shall be denoted by the 28 day test cube strength in Newtons per
square millimetre (N/mm2).
5.3.2
Mix
Concrete mix shall be in accordance with Clause 5.3.3 and the grades approved
appropriate to the work.
the Contractor shall submit the slump factor he proposes for approval before work
commences. Neither trial mixes nor strength tests are required or prescribed mixes.
The concrete shall have sufficient workability to enable it to be placed and compacted
by the methods used in.
5.3.3
Designed mix
The Contractor shall meet the requirements for the minimum cement content and other
properties in his design mix. The Engineer may require to ensure durability etc.
Designed mixes shall be in accordance with grades indicated in the drawings.
5.3.4
Trial mixes

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When designed mixes are specified, the trial mixes shall be prepared for each grade of
concrete in accordance with the BS 1881-125:1986, BS 1881-129:1992 unless there
are existing data showing that the proposed mix proportions and manufacture will
produce a concrete of the strength and quality required having adequate workability
for compaction by the method to be used in placing.
5.3.5
Workability
The workability of each batch of the trial mixes shall be determined by the slump test
as described in BS 1881-103:1993 or by an alternative approved method.
5.4
Ready Mixed Concrete
5.4.1
Conditions for use

Subject to approval, the Contractor may use ready-mixed concrete in accordance with
BS 1926. Approval shall be obtained for each proposed use of ready-mixed concrete in
different sections of the works and for each different mix which shall comply with this
specification.
5.4.2
Curing Concrete
Concrete shall be protected against harmful effects of weather, running water and
drying out. One of the following methods appropriated to the particular situation. A
liquid curing compound shall be applied to the concrete surface by a low pressure
spray until a continuous visible covering is achieved. The concrete surface shall be
covered with Hessian, sacking, canvas or other absorbent material agreed by the
Engineer. The concrete surface shall be covered with polyethylene sheets. If concrete
surfaces which have become dry shall be thoroughly wetted before the sheeting is
placed. The minimum curing period shall be seven (07) days.
5.5
Testing Works of Concrete
5.5.1
Sampling
Concrete shall be sampled in accordance with BS 1881-1993.
5.5.2
Workability
The workability of concrete shall be determined by the slump test as described in BS
1881-1993 or by an alternative approved method.
5.5.3
Works cube tests

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For each grade of concrete, 4 cubes shall be made from a single batch when required
for each 15 m3 of concrete of part thereof in each day's work. The cubes shall be made,
cured and tested in accordance with BS 1881-1993 or as otherwise approved. One shall
be tested an age of 7 days and the other 3 at 28 days. Alternatively cubes may be tested
in accordance with an approved accelerated testing regime. The Contractor shall submit
certified copies of the results of all tests to the Engineer.
5.5.4
Standard of acceptance
The standard of acceptance of the works cubes shall be in accordance with BS 8500-12002 or as otherwise approved.
5.6
Reinforcement
5.6.1
General
The type of reinforcement used in each part of the work shall as described on the
drawings. All reinforcement used throughout the works shall be from one manufacturer.
Bars designated R shall be mild steel plain round bars having yield strength of
250N/mm2 complying with BS 8666:2005 and Bars designated T shall be high yield
(deformed type 2) bars having yield strength of 460 N/mm2.
5.6.2
Welding of reinforcement
Welded joints and welding procedures shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN
1856-2:2004.
5.7
Applicable standards
The following Standards and Codes of Practice are referred to in this specification and
fully or partly incorporated herein as specified.
Designation
Title of Standards/Code of Practice
BS 12-1996
(BS EN 197-1:2000)
Specification for Portland cement
BS 812 Part 2-1975,

(100-105, 109-111,
117, 119)
Methods of testing of aggregates
BS 882-1992
(BS EN 12,620:2002)
Specification for aggregates from natural sources for concrete.

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BS 1881-1998,
Parts 101-103,
106-120
Methods for testing concrete
BS 3148-1980
Methods of test for water for making concrete
BS 4449-2005
Specification for carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete
BS 8666:2005
Specification for scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting steel

reinforcement for concrete
BS
5075,
Part Concrete admixtures
3:1985,Part 1-2: 1982
BS 8500-1-2002, BS Method of specifying Concrete mixers.
8500-2-2002
BS EN 197-1:2000
Specification for Portland pulverised-fuel ash cement
BS 8110, Parts 1:1997, Structural use of concrete
Part 2,3 : 1985
ASTM C 40-2004
Organic impurities in fine aggregates for concrete
Chapter 6
Formwork
6.1
Construction of Formwork
The Contractor shall be totally responsible for designing the formwork and supporting
props required to construct the structure in accordance with the drawings. He shall
submit drawings of his proposals to the Engineer for approval before the work is put in
hand. Formwork shall be constructed from timber, steel or other approved materials such
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honeycombing, surface crazing or subsequent dusting. It shall be of sufficient strength
and stability to safely support the wet concrete and any incidental loads which may be
applied to the concrete surface before it has hardened. The maximum elastic deflection
of any formwork component shall not exceed (1/500) th of its span.
6.2
Preparation of Formwork
Before concrete is placed, the formwork shall be cleaned of all dirt and construction
debris to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All surfaces shall be coated with approved
mineral mould oil before concrete is placed and excess oil shall be removed.
6.3
Removal of Formwork
The approval of the Engineer shall be required before the removal of any formwork. All
formwork shall be removed without occurring damage to the concrete. The use of mould
oil or other material to facilitate removal shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
Chapter 7
Reinforcement
7.1
Drawings
The Contractor shall supply and fix all reinforcement of diameters and shapes as shown
on the drawings. In case reinforcement is not shown but when the nature and / or purpose
of the relevant element distinctly and obviously required the incorporation of

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reinforcement, then The Contractor shall be deemed to have included in his tender a
quantity of 120kg reinforcement per cubic meter of concrete for such elements.
7.2
Cutting and Bending

Unless shown to the contrary on the drawings, the cutting and bending of
reinforcement shall be in accordance with the requirements of BS 8666. No steel
which has been previously bent shall be re-shaped without the Engineers approval.
7.3
Condition
All reinforcement shall when placed be free from rust, scale, grease, clay, salt deposits
and other coatings or deleterious material that would destroy or reduce the bond with
the concrete and all reinforcement in store, on Site and in use shall be protected and/or
cleaned as often as may be necessary.
7.4
Tying
All knots in tying wire shall be located within the reinforcement cage and shall not be
located closer to the surface of finished concrete than the specified minimum cover.
Ensure that reinforcement cannot cause any rust staining to surfaces intended to be
kept clean.
7.5
Support of Reinforcement
The Contractor shall supply and install chairs, ties, spacers, supports etc., as necessary
to fix the reinforcement and maintain it in correct position during placing and
vibration of concrete. Only precast concrete spacers shall be used in the formwork to
maintain the required cover, their frequency and location shall be subject to the
approval of the Engineer.
7.6
Laps and Joints

Laps and joints shall be in strict accordance with those specified on the Drawings.
Relocation and additional laps shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
Chapter 8
Block Work and Brick Work
8.1
General

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Block work and Brickwork etc. described in this chapter applies to whole structure
according to the Architectural and Structural drawings.
8.1.1
All walls located at perimeter of the air-conditioned spaces shall be made of insulated
cavity walls and should consist with;
- 100mm thick solid cement block for outer layer + 50mm thick insulation layer +
150mm thick hollow cement block for inner layer when walls are to be made as
external walls.
- 100mmthick solid block for outer and inner layers + 50mm thick insulation layer
when walls are to be made as internal walls.
8.1.2
Internal partition walls shall be 150m thick hollow block or 100 mm thick solid block
work according to the Architectural and/ or Structural requirements.
8.1.3
Walls in the bathroom areas shall be of 225mm thick brick work if its outside surface
is exposed to a non air-conditioned area. If a bathroom wall is constructed at the
perimeter of an air-conditioned zone, the inner layer of the cavity wall (layer at
bathroom side) shall be of 115 mm thick brick work.
Internal walls of a bathroom area should be made with 115 mm thick brick works or
water proofed partitioned according to the SLAF requirements.
8.1.4
Proprietary type galvanised ties shall be used to connect two masonry leaf of cavity
walls at specified spacings.
8.2
Quality and Dimensions
8.2.1
Concrete blocks (solid or hollow) for walls shall comply with BS 6073 Part 2: 2008.
8.2.2
Bricks, to be used for brickwork walls, shall be solid common clay bricks, complying
with SLS 39: 1978(2008), and shall have an average compressive strength of not less
than 5 N/mm2.
8.2.3
Nominal brick sizes shall be 225mm long, 115mm wide and 70mm thick.
8.2.4
Nominal block sizes shall be 400mm long, 200mm high and 100mm, 150mm, 200mm
thick, solid or hollow as indicated on the specifications and shall have an average
compressive strength of not less than 5 N/mm2.
8.3
Manufacture of Blocks
8.4
Blocks are to be manufactured in approved block-making machines from ordinary

Portland cement and dense natural aggregates to BS 882: 1992, mixed as per BS 6073,
Parts 2 :2008.
Mortar
8.4.1
Mortar for laying blocks and bricks shall consist of one part of Ordinary Portland
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8.4.2
Ordinary Portland Cement for mortar shall comply in all respects with BS 12, 1978.
Cement shall be delivered in the manufacturers original sealed bags and shall be stored
in a proper manner to prevent deterioration.
8.4.3
Sand for mortar shall be naturally occurring sand/approved sea sand or shall consist of
crushed rock or gravel or a combination thereof with naturally occurring sand hard clean,
free from adherent coatings. It shall comply in all respects with BS 1200, 1976 and be
well graded from 5 mm down.
8.4.4
Water for mortar shall be clean and free from acids, vegetable or other deleterious matter
and comply with the requirements of BS 3148, 1980.
8.4.5
No admixtures to mortar will be allowed without prior approval of the Engineer, but if
allowed shall agree with the requirements of BS 4887 part 1, 1986.
8.4.6
All material shall be obtained from approved sources of supply or approved suppliers.
Cement mortar shall be used within two hours of mixing. Any mortar kept longer shall
be discarded. Retempering or re-mixing of mortars is not permitted. All gauging,
handling and mixing equipment shall be kept clean and free of deleterious materials.
Mortar boards and other absorbent surfaces shall be dampened with clean water, and
mortar not in use shall be covered in drying conditions.
8.5
Workmanship
8.5.1
Blocks shall be wetted as necessary prior to laying and kept wet for three days after in
storage shall be protected from rain.
8.5.2
All surfaces on which block work is to be built shall be clean. All block work shall be
built uniform, true and level with all pretends vertical and in line.
8.5.3
All walls shall be laid in stretcher bond unless otherwise indicated. Joints shall not be
less than 10mm and not exceed 12mm.
8.5.4
No damaged blocks shall be used and any non-standard sized blocks required to maintain
bond shall be cut or sawn, true and even; in the case of hollow block walls from solid
block.
8.5.5
Newly laid block work shall be protected from the harmful effects of sunshine, rain,
drying wind, running and surface water and shocks. Any work that is damaged shall be
taken down and re-built or the joints raked out and pointed as directed by the Engineer.
Costs incurred in carrying out such remedial works shall be borne by the Contractor.
Scaffold boards shall be turned back during heavy rain and at night in order to minimise
the possibility of staining the block work. All block work shall be kept clean. Rubbing or
staining will not be allowed.
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Rubble Masonry Construction

9.1
General
This work shall consist of construction, in Random Rubble masonry walls, drains and
other structures. Work shall be carried out to the lines and dimensions shown in the
drawings or as directed by the engineer.
9.2
Materials
Stones for rubble masonry shall be obtained from approved quarries, and be approved
by the Engineer. They shall be hard, durable, fresh rock free from fractures and other
imperfections and shall be of maximum dimension not exceeding 450 mm.
Unless otherwise specified the mix proportions for the mortar shall be 1 part of cement
to 6 part of sand by volume.
9.3
Construction Requirements
All stones used in rubble masonry shall be cleaned before use to ensure clean surfaces
to facilitate adherence of mortar to them and shall be wetted before laying. Every
stone shall be set flush in cement mortar of 1:6 or any other approved mix proportions,
and there shall be no dry work or hollow spaces left. The stones shall be laid to
roughly fit the spaces between the larger stones and ships and spalls shall be wedged
in where necessary to prevent thick beds of mortar. The face joints may vary in
thickness from 16 mm to 40 mm. Small stones shall be carefully selected to roughly fit
the spaces between the larger ones. Chips and spalls shall be wedged into the work
where necessary to prevent thick beds of mortar.
The top surface of rubble masonry shall be finished with mortar topping as directed by
the Engineer. All rubble masonry work shall be maintained in constantly wet condition
for a period of at least 3 days commencing from the time of final setting of the cement.
Chapter 10
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Waterproofing
10.1
General
10.1.1
Insulation and water proofing shall be applied in accordance with the directions of the
manufacturer of the materials and components, and the complete systems shall be fitted
in the works by experienced specialist crew.
10.1.2
Notwithstanding maintenance requirements for the works, the Contractor shall warrant
the SLAFr with the assurance of a reputable local insurance company that roofs, walls of
source well, basement and toilets shall remain waterproof, vapour proof and damp-proof
in respect of workmanship and materials for a minimum period of 10 years calculated
from the time that the works are certified as substantially completed.
10.1.3
The form of guarantee offered by the specialist, applicator shall be submitted for the
Engineer's approval prior to commencement of waterproofing. This guarantee shall in no
way indemnify against the improper performance of the waterproofing system.
10.1.4
All structural components that retained or exclude water or any other liquid should be
applied with approved water proofing material.
10.1.5
Roof slabs should be externally water proofed and insulated by an agent approved by the
Consultant.
10.2.
Structure
10.2.1
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the specialist applicator takes note
of the type of the structure, nature and the location of waterproofing to be applied,
including any movement joints provided, when designing his water proofing system.
10.2.2
The laying of a water proofing system on a concrete surface will be taken as signifying
the acceptance of that surface, both in terms of surface quality, spacing and arrangement
of movement joints and the construction joints by the Contractor and his specialist
applicator.
10.3
Application
10.3.1
Where applicable, toilets, bathrooms, helipad area and roof slabs shall be incorporated,
corrected finished and uniformly lined.
10.3.2
The water proofing system shall be dressed up all pipes and other penetrations to a
minimum height of 250 above the top of the concrete slab.
10.3.3
Sharp corners are to be filled with screed or other fillets and water proofing should be
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10.3.4
When water proofing is to be applied on exposed areas, colours have to be approved by

the Engineer.
10.3.5
Where finishes such as concrete paving or tiles are specified and to be laid over water
proofing membrane of concrete floor, the floor shall be tested for water - tightness prior
to laying of these tiles/paving. The structures such as source well shall also be tested
after the application of water proofing systems. The cost of carrying out these tests
including that of blocking any outlets shall be borne by the Contractor. Where it is seen
that water tightness has not been achieved, the Contractor shall take whatever remedial
measures as are ordered by the Engineer and the cost of all such measures shall be borne
by the Contractor.
10.4
Waterproofing System to Roof Slab, Helipad and other areas (WP1)
10.4.1
Levelling screed (Rendering)
10.4.1.1
Before laying the levelling screed, the concrete surface shall be cleaned by removal of
loose materials to the entire satisfaction of the Consultant. Concrete which is
contaminated by oil or grease shall be chiselled away and refilled.
10.4.1.2
Concrete slab shall be grouted with a cement / water slurry before the laying of
levelling screed.
10.4.1.3
1:3 cement: sand levelling screed shall be mechanically batch mixed and laid with a
minimum thickness of 25mm; the falls to be achieved are not less than 1:200 or
as
shown on the drawings. Screeds shall be laid with even slopes and internal and
external corners shall have cover fillets with a radius of at least 70mm. The screed
shall be finished with a wooden float.
10.4.1.4
The screed shall be covered with wet saw dust, sand or equal method and kept damp
for 5 days, or as ordered by the Consultant. Screed shall be protected from rainfall.
Waterproofing membrane shall not be applied until the surface is thoroughly dried out.
10.4.2
Water proofing (WP1)
10.4.2.1
Material Specification Torch-On Waterproofing Membrane.
10.4.2.2
The following specification is for a built-up Waterproofing system of non-metallic

roofing compound of laminar bituminised construction, intended for this project. The
Contractor may submit alternative reputable constructions together with the relevant
specification and method statement to the approval of the Consultant; such
constructions should in any case conform to the insurance requirement specified under
"Warranty" requirement.
10.4.2.3
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Atactic Polypropylene (APP) modified bituminous membrane reinforced with
160g/m2 polyester fabric, with approximate weight 4.6 kg/m2 and torch-applied over
the substrate after application of the approved primer.
10.4.2.4
An interruption of work the edges of the sheets have to be finished in such a manner
that rain water and dust cannot penetrate underneath.
10.4.2.5
A Prefabricated multi-layer sandwich type membrane should conform to the

manufacturers Specifications.
10.4.3
Insulation for roof slab
10.4.3.1
On top of the Waterproofing membrane, polyurethane or equivalent extruded

polystyrene boards 25-50mm thick with Thermal conductivity of not more than
0.03W/Mk (as per ASTM C5 18) shall be laid.
10.4.3.2
Method should comply with the following standards ASTM D-1622, ASTM C-518,
ASTMD2842 and ASTM D1621-95.
10.4.3.3
The boards shall have rebated / ship lap edges all round for interlocked laying in sizes
of 600x1200mm, tightly laid in stretcher bond.
10.4.3.4
The compressive strength of the insulation boards shall be not less than 40kPa
according to ASTMC165 procedure B.
10.4.3.5
Insulation boards shall be protected against rain and humidity.
10.4.4
Separation layer
10.4.4.1
On top of the insulation / waterproofing membrane, non-woven geo-textile polyester

mat or equivalent shall be laid as the separation layer.
10.4.4.2
It should conform to the manufacturer's specifications.
10.4.5
Concrete covering screed
10.4.5.1
Concrete covering screed of grade 20-25mm thick shall be laid over the gauge 1000
polythene sheet (Separation sheet) as shown on the drawing. 50 x 50mm (3mm dia.)
galvanized steel wire-mesh shall be incorporated in the concrete screed layer. 10mm
thick expansion joints shall be provided in covering screed to limit the concrete screed
panel size approximately to 4.0 Sq.m. Expansion joints shall be coincided with the
joints of the tile layer (if any) above and later filled by the approved joint sealant
(DOW CORNING 790 SILICONE BUILDING SEALANT).
10.4.5.2
Floor tiles with approved colour and quality shall be laid over the screed as the
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10.4.5.3
Alternatively Reinforced concrete floating slab shall be constructed instead of

concrete screed if there is any possibility of installation of mechanical plants or
equipment.
10.5
Waterproofing System to Concrete Slabs (Toilets, Bath rooms, Balcony, Gutters)

before finishing (WP2)
10.5.1
10.5.1.1
General
This Chapter describes the water proofing of interior as well as exterior concrete slabs
before receiving the ultimate finish such as screed, screed with tiling, screed with
masonry slabs, asphaltic concrete etc.
10.5.1.2
Waterproofing shall be carried out in specified area of the concrete floor slab and up to
300mm minimum and 2m in shower areas above the finished floor level or water level on
masonry walls.
10.5.2
Certificate and warrantee
10.5.2.1
The Contractor shall submit jointly prior to acceptance of the work, written certificate
stating that all materials and workmanship in connection with specified work have
been furnished and installed in completed conformance with these specifications and
with the approved manufacturer's requirements for this work.
10.5.2.2
The Contractor shall jointly with the manufacturer/supplier of the specialist

waterproofing material furnish a warranty to the Employer valid for a period of 10
year after handing over of the work, against dampness and/or moisture penetration
through treated surfaces due to defective material and/or defective workmanship.
10.5.2.3
The warranty shall provide not only the materials necessary to remedy a problem but
also the labour and equipment to apply the material.
10.5.3
Surface preparation
10.5.3.1
The floor slab shall be thoroughly washed and cleaned to be free of loose mortar
particles, paints, films, damp, laitance, dust and dirt etc. and if contaminated by oil or
grease of whatever nature, the patches shall be chiselled away.
10.5.3.2
Uneven areas, rough areas and chiselled patches to be treaded with an approved epoxyresin based un-pigmented primer, and to be levelled with a homogeneously mixed
approved 2-component epoxy-mortar, applied while the primer is not fully hardened
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10.5.3.3
The smoothness and evenness of the surfaces of concrete to which the water proofing
system is to be applied shall be to the entire satisfaction of the Consultant.
10.5.3.4
The primer shall be a cement paste (cement + water + resin dispersion) applied as a
grouting for key of the mortar. The mortar shall consist of cement + sand + resin
dispersion. The compressive strength of the fully hardened mortar shall not be less than
20 N/mm.
10.5.3.5
Both primer and mortar shall be of an approved make and be mixed and applied in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
10.5.3.6
The mortar to be finished smooth and straight using steel floats in a rotating movement
and under even pressure, with rounded or covered fillets/edges as the position or purpose
dictates.
10.5.3.7
Cement/sand (1:3) mortar plaster 6-15mm thick shall be applied to masonry wall and
form motor fillet at slab/wall joint.
10.5.3.8
The waterproofing liquid membrane shall be applied on the dampened screed surface
and up to 300mm minimum on the cement/sand backing of masonry wall in conformity
with the water proofing material supplier/manufacturer's printed literature and under
the direction of supplier/manufacturer's representative
10.5.3.9
After the waterproofing membrane is sufficiently cured the relevant area shall be
ponded with water for at least 3 days for observation of leaks.
10.5.3.10
A cement sand (1:3) screed shall be laid soon after the water test is completed, taking
care not to disturbed or damage the waterproofing application in any way. For the areas
ceramic floor tiling to be done, cement sand screed (tile bed) shall immediately follow
the water testing using this as the backing. Other areas shall be finished smooth with
neat cement.
10.5.4
Waterproofing
10.5.4.1
Material Specification-Flexible Cementitious Coating System
10.5.4.2
The material used shall 2 part polymer (acrylic), flexible cementations waterproofing
slurry or equivalent to 1.5mm minimum thickness with sound bond properties to
cement screed/mortar surfaces.
10.5.4.3
Water proofing of concrete slabs before receiving the ultimate finish shall be carried
out as detailed below.
10.5.4.4
In these areas, the prepared concrete floor and abutting up-stands/fillets shall be water
proofed by means of application of Polymer modified cementations water proofing
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10.5.4.5
The water proofing system shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, including primers etc. The system shall be suitable to receive the screed.
10.5.4.6
The Contractor shall ensure that all penetrations of the relevant floors/slabs shall be water
proofed in a workmanlike manner and as per instructions by the manufacturers or,
lacking that, by the Engineer.
10.5.4.7
The Contractor shall ensure timely submission to the Engineer of details, type, make and
composition of the systems, together with certified proof from the manufacturer in
respect of the suitability of his system.
10.6
Waterproofing System to Sumps, Tanks and Ponds (WP3)
10.6.1
General
10.6.1.1
Internal of Floors and walls of all sumps and tanks shall be coated with Polymer
modified cementation water proofing coatings. The method of application and quality of
material shall be to the approval of the Engineer.
10.6.1.2
The surfaces to receive the water proofing shall be smooth, free from dust and dirt.
Splayed or rounded fillets shall be provided between horizontal and vertical surfaces and
at all junctions of vertical or horizontal surfaces.
10.6.1.3
The joints in each application shall overlap one another and shall not coincide with the
joints in previous coats.
10.6.1.4
The Contractor shall ensure that the coatings are not damaged in any way and will
provide protection at all times during the execution of the Works.
10.6.2
Waterproofing
10.6.2.1
General
10.6.2.1
Material Specification-Cementitious coating system.
10.6.2.2
The water proofing shall consist of application of Polymer modified cementitious

approved water proofing coating according to the manufacturers recommendations.
10.6.2.3
The Contractors shall ensure that all penetrations for piping, gulleys etc., shall be water
proofed in a workmanlike manner.
10.6.2.4
The Contractor shall satisfy the Engineer that the waterproof coating is not of a toxic
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10.6.2.5
If the latter should occur, the Contractor shall provide and apply extra coat(s) of nontoxic sealant to walls and floors of drinking water sumps, all in accordance with the
manufacturers' instructions.
Chapter 11
11.0 Steel Roof Construction
11.1
General
Curved shape steel roof shall consist of Aluminium/Zinc Alloy coated steel
claddings and insulation layer supported on galvanized steel C purling and steel
trusses. Roof cladding, purling and roof trusses shall be designed for self weight,
imposed load and wind loads. The design of roof shall be done in such way to
facilitate the rain water harvesting required according to the local regulations. The
slope and the profile shall be selected to facilitate the effective drainage of the roof
to the gutters which are connected to the rainwater sump.
11.2
Steel Trusses
Mild steel trusses shall be designed and installed by the Contractor for the curved
roof. Contractor shall submit the design calculations and shop drawings for the roof
structure with all fixing details for the Engineers approval.
Roof trusses shall be made out of mild steel circular tubes Grade 43 according to BS
4360 and bolts to be Grade 4.6 according to BS 5950. After fabrication, the truss
shall be hot dipped galvanized according to the BS 729. Any connection which will
be fixed after galvanizing shall be bolt connection. No drilling or welding shall be
allowed after galvanizing. After welding the trusses shall be painted with approved
colour. Acid-etch of mordant solution or acid containing etching primer shall be used
prior to painting to enhance adhesion of surface coatings.
Welding electrodes shall comply with BS 639 and structural steel shall comply with
2
BS 4360. Electrode strength E43 on grade 43 steel shall be 215 N/mm . All members
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welded joints. Unless otherwise indicated all welding should be with 5 mm of leg
2
length having strength of 0.75 kN/mm .
11.3
Purlins
Purlins are COLD formed from hot dipped zinc coated high strength steel strip
which has minimum yield stress of 450 MPa. The standard galvanized coating is
450g/m to BS 2989 on all sides. Minimum thickness of purlins shall be 2.0 mm. C
sections shall be used for simple span construction with the purlin butted at internal
support.
11.4
Insulation
3
Insulation shall be 100 mm thick glass fibre of 24 kg/m density having thermal
0
conductivity of less than 0.035W/mK at mean temperature 25 C , thermal resistance
2
0
(R value) shall be greater than 2.857 m /WC laid on two way reinforced double
sided aluminium foil.
All joints shall be sealed with aluminium vapour sealed tape and thermal insulation
system shall be supported with a 3x3 17 gauge BRC welded roofing galvanized
mesh fixed to the purlins.
11.5
Roof covering
Roof cladding shall be pre-painted steel complying with AS/NZS 2728:1997. The
coated steel shall comply with AS 1397-2001. Minimum yield strengths shall be
G550 (550 MPa) and minimum coating mass shall be AZ 200(200 g/m2). The
maximum recommended support spacing shall be based on testing in accordance
with AS 1562.1-1992. The resistance to concentrated loads of roof claddings shall be
tested in accordance with AS4040.1-1992.

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Chapter 12
External Works
(Roads, Ramps, Vehicle Parking Areas and Storm Water Drainage Works)
12.0
General
The works described in this chapter shall be applicable for internal roads,
vehicle parking areas, elevated vehicle access roads / ramps and storm
water drainage works. The works shall be carried out according to the
Standard Specification for Construction and Maintenance of Roads and Bridges,
published by ICTAD unless otherwise stated differently in this specifications.

Pavement structure of internal roads, ramps and parking areas
constructed on the ground shall consist of subgrade, base and wearing
course. Subgrade shall be constructed with good quality gravely soils
with minimum thickness of 500mm while pavement base course shall be
constructed with ABC material having minimum thickness of 300mm. The
wearing surface shall consist of 50mm thick asphalt concrete over the
base course.
Roads, ramps and parking areas constructed on concrete slabs shall
consist of 50mm thick asphalt concrete wearing course on approved
waterproofing layer.
12.1
12.1.1
Preparation of Sub grade

Material

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Soil used for the construction of subgrade should be Type I material,
having following characteristics.
Maximum dry density under standard conditions as determined by
the Standard Proctor Compaction Test as described in BS 1377 not
3
less than 1600 kg/m .
The 4 day soaked CBR of the soil 100 % maximum dry density
under standard conditions of compaction shall not less than 15 %.
The PI and LL of the soil shall be less than 15% and 40 %
respectively.
12.1.2
Method of Construction
The material shall normally be placed in layers not exceeding 225 mm loose
thickness, for compaction using 8-10 ton smooth wheeled roller or any other roller
of comparable compactive effort to density not less than 98% of the maximum dry
density. The compaction shall be carried out at or near the optimum moisture
content. Rolling shall commence at the edge and proceed towards the centre
longitudinally except at super elevated sections where the rolling shall commence at
the lower edge and proceed towards the higher edge.
12.2
Formation of Pavement Base
12.2.1
Material
The material shall be crushed rock with nominal maximum size of 37.5(40) mm
conforming to following requirement.
The aggregate Impact value (AIV) shall not been greater than 30 %.
The Flakiness Index shall not be grater than 35 %
12.2.2
Method of Construction
The aggregate shall be spread without segregation over the prepared surface of
subgrade and shall be ensured that the thickness of each shall not be less than 75 mm
and not exceed 150 mm. In order to reduce segregation material shall be kept wet
during transporting and spreading. Sufficient water shall be added to facilitate
compaction and the base material shall be compacted using a 8-10 ton roller and
density shall be not less than 100% of maximum dry density as determine by the
standard compaction test.
12.3
Laying of Asphalt Concrete Wearing Surface.
12.3.1
Materials
Bitumen

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Materials used shall conform to the requirements of the following unless otherwise
specified. The bitumen binder shall be 80 100 penetration grade bitumen. It shall
conform to the requirements given in following Table.
Requirements of 80 100 Penetration Grade Bitumen
Penetration 25C, 100 gm 5 secs. 1/10mm
80 - 100
Softening point C
47 55
Loss on heating for 5 hrs. at 163C

(a) Loss in weight percent
not greater than 0.5
(b) Loss in penetration, percent of original

value
not less that 80
Solubility in carbon disulphide or carbon

tetrachloride or trichloroethylene, percent
not less than 99.5
Flash point (Cleveland open cup) C
not less than 232
Aggregate
(i)
Coarse Aggregate
The coarse aggregate of nominal maximum size 19mm shall also conform to
the following requirements:
The Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) shall not be greater than 30%.
The Los Angeles Abrasion Value (LAAV) shall not be greater than 40%.
The Flakiness Index (FI) shall not be greater than 35%.
(ii) Fine Aggregate

Fine aggregate (aggregate substantially passing the 4.75m sieve) used for
surfacing shall either be crusher fines or river sand.
(iii) Filler
Filler, where separately used in the mix, shall be cement, hydrated lime, crusher
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12.3.2
Construction Method
Preparation of Surface
When asphaltic concrete are laid over aggregate bases, prior to construction, the
surface shall be cleaned for extraneous matter and applied with a prime coat using
2
CSS-1 emulsion at a rate of 1 L/m .
Transport of Mix accordance with the Clause 506.5 (f) of Standard Specification for
Construction and Maintenance of Roads and Bridges unless otherwise specified.
Compaction Procedure
Immediately after the mix had been spread as struck off, the surface shall be checked
and any irregularities adjusted. Rolling shall commence as soon as the material will
support the roller without undue displacement or cracking.
The density of all samples taken from the compacted surface course shall be in
between 96% to 98% of the Marshall Density at the point appropriate to the
locations.
Joints
Both longitudinal and transverse joints in successive courses shall be staggered so as
not to be one above the other. As far as practicable, longitudinal joints shall be
arranged so that the joints in the top course shall be at the location of the line
dividing the traffic lanes, and the transverse joints shall be staggered at a minimum
of 250mm and be straight.
Longitudinal and transverse joints shall be made in a careful meaner so that well
bonded sealed joints are provided for the full depth of the course. No mixture shall
be placed against previously rolled material unless the edge is trimmed vertically to
line and the vertical edge applied with a very thin coating of binder just before
additional mix is placed against the previously compacted material.
Paving shall be as nearly continuous as possible and rollers shall pass over the
unprotected end of freshly load mix only when authorized by the Engineer. In all
such cases provision shall be made for a properly bonded and sealed joined with the
new surface for the full depth of the course as specified above. Before placing mix
against them, all contact surfaces of kerbs, gutters, manholes, etc. shall be given a
thin uniform coating of his bitumen and the joints between this structure and the
surface mix shall be effectively sealed by the subsequent spreading, fishing and
compaction operations.
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12.4
Storm Water Drainage System

The Contractor shall design and construct underground storm water drainage system
for the entire site. In the design the Contractor shall assumed appropriate rainfall
data for the location of the site and the drainage system shall be designed for 25
years return period. The drainage system shall comprise of proprietary type of cast
iron or galvanized steel gratings, reinforced concrete catch pits, manholes etc. and
reinforced concrete pipes for underground drainage system. All structures and
underground pipes shall be constructed with grade 35 concrete reinforced to cater
with soil pressures and maximum possible traffic loads. All gratings and manhole
covers shall be designed for maximum possible traffic loads.

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