7/17/2019 Section 01 Part 08 Quality Assurance http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/section-01-part-08-quality-assurance 1/179 M U S T A F A W I T R D I N G & E N G I N E E R I N G C O . W . L . L QCS 2010 Section 1 Part 8 Quality Assurance Page 1 QCS 2010 8.QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................ 38.1GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 38.1.1Scope 38.1.2 References 3 8.1.3Definitions 38.1.4Contractors Responsibility 38.1.5System Description 48.1.6Failure to Perform 58.2SUBMITTALS ................................................................................................ 58.2.1Project Quality Plan 58.2.2Quality Organisation Plan 68.2.3Inspection and Test Plans 78.2.4Method Statements 78.2.5 Commissioning Plan 8 8.3CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY PERSONNEL ................................................... 88.3.1General 88.3.2Quality Assurance Manager 88.3.3Quality Control Manager 88.3.4Quality Engineer 98.3.5Quality Inspector 98.3.6Personnel Qualifications 98.3.7Quality Staff Requirement 98.3.8Quality Training for Contractor’s Employees and Labour 108.4 DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL ........................................................... 10 8.4.1General 108.4.2Document and Data Approval and Issue 108.4.3Document and Data Changes 108.5QUALITY RECORDS ................................................................................... 118.5.1General 118.6QUALITY AUDITS ....................................................................................... 118.6.1Contractor’s Quality Audit 118.6.2 Engineer’s Quality Audit 12 8.7INSPECTING AND TESTING ...................................................................... 128.7.1General 128.7.2Inspections and Tests 128.7.3Inspection and Test Status 138.7.4Inspections by the Engineer during construction 138.7.5Inspections by the Engineer during Defects Liability Period 138.7.6Workmanship 138.7.7Measuring and Test Equipment 148.8MATERIALS ................................................................................................. 148.8.1Plant, Materials, Goods and Workmanship 14
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SITE MEETINGS AND REPORTS............................................................... 17
8.11.1
Site Quality Meetings 17
8.11.2
Monthly Quality Reports 18
8.12
FAILURE BY THE CONTRACTOR TO MEET ACCEPTABLE QUALITYPERFORMANCE ......................................................................................... 18
8.12.1
General 18
8.12.2
Penalty for Poor Quality Works 18
8.13 SUSPENSION OF WORK ........................................................................... 19
8.13.1
Suspension of Work 19
8.14
APPENDIX A - CONTRACTORS PROJECT QUALITY PLAN TEMPLATE . 20
8.15
APPENDIX B - CONTRACTORS INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN TEMPLATE.... 34
8.16
APPENDIX C – SAMPLING AND TESTING FREQUENCIES ..................... 35
8.17
APPENDIX D - QUALITY NONCONFORMANCE TEMPLATE .................. 179
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8. QUALITY ASSURANCE
8.1 GENERAL
8.1.1 Scope
1 This Part specifies the Quality Assurance activities to be performed by the Contractor duringall phases of the Contract.
2 Related Parts and Sections are:
This Section Part 7 SubmittalsPart 10 Occupational Health and Safety
Section 11 Occupational Health and Safety
8.1.2 References
1 The following standards are referred to in this part:
QCS --------------- Qatar Construction Specification
ISO 9001 --------- Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO 10005 -------- Quality management systems - Guidelines for quality plans
8.1.3 Definitions
1. Defect or Nonconformance : any part of the Works not executed, provided or completed inaccordance with the Contract. For the avoidance of doubt and without limiting the generalityof the expression the term shall be taken to include any item of Plant, material, goods orwork incorporated or used in the Works which does not or may not conform to the relevantquality standards or pass the tests prescribed in or to be inferred from the Contract.
2. PQP : Project Quality Plan.
3. QA & QC : Quality Assurance & Quality Control and this may be written as QA/QC.
4. QA : Quality Assurance. Part of quality management focused on providing confidence thatquality requirements will be fulfilled. QA involves a continuous evaluation of the adequacyand effectiveness of the overall Quality Management System in order to evaluate thedeviation from established quality objectives.
5. QC : Quality Control. Part of quality management focused on fulfilling quality requirements.The QC involves specific control points during design, fabrication or construction stages tocheck the fulfilling of design criteria, acceptance criteria (tolerance, etc.), performance
criteria or functional criteria.
6. QMS : Quality Management System. A set of interrelated or interacting processes, activitiesor tasks to direct Project resources to achieve established quality policy and objectives.
7. Quality Management : Coordinated activities to direct and control an organization withregards to quality.
8.1.4 Contractors Responsibi lity
1 Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the Works and the remedyingdefects therein have full regard for the Quality Assurance. Contractor shall note that theContract Price includes the Execution Programme for provision and implementation of aQuality Management System to ensure that the appropriate standards are enforcedthroughout construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning stages of the Works.
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2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all Quality Assurance and Quality Control mattersduring the execution of the Work up to and including the Completion Date.
3 The Contractor shall be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenanceof a Quality Assurance Programme consistent with the requirements of this Part that assuresworkmanship, equipment and material conformance to the applicable requirements of every
Section of the Specification.4 The Contractor shall implement a Quality Management System to demonstrate compliance
with the requirements of the Contract. The Contractor shall operate a Quality ManagementSystems that complies, as a minimum, with the requirements of QCS, ISO 9001 andContract Documents as applicable. Such system shall be in accordance with the detailsstated in the Contract and that assures workmanship, equipment and material conformanceto the applicable requirements of every Section of the Contract Specification (including butnot limited to the Project Quality Plan mentioned in this section). Compliance with the QualityManagement System shall not relieve the Contractor of his duties, obligations orresponsibilities.
5 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract, the Contractor shall comply with every requirementof the Qatar National Construction Specification (QCS) that is relevant to the type of work
forming any part of the Contract.
6 The Contractor shall obtain the necessary approvals from the relevant authorities for all hisWorks (including Temporary Works and the use of Contractor’s Equipment).
7 The Contractor’s Representative shall observe and inspect the Works for all concernedproject Quality compliance during the performance of the Work up to and including theCompletion Date.
8 The Contractor shall ensure acceptable QA/QC performance and compliance of all Sub-contractors, vendors and other parties who may enter or perform works at the Worksite.
9 The Contractor is required to copy to the Engineer any formal quality related communicationbetween the Contractor and enforcing authorities or government organisations.
8.1.5 System Descript ion
1 The Quality Programme shall assure the quality throughout all applicable areas of Contractperformance, such as the design of temporary works and structures, inspections, testing,handling, packaging, shipping, storage and construction activities.
2 The Quality Programme shall provide a mode of operation that emphasises the identification,correction, and prevention of deficiencies and discrepancies.
3 Procedures to implement the Quality Programme shall be developed. Specificresponsibilities shall be assigned, and individual job authorities clearly delineated.Procedures shall be established to systematically verify compliance with the requirements of
this Part and any other requirements of the Specification necessary to show conformancewith the Project Documentation.
4 The Contractor's Quality Programme shall be subject to evaluation by the Engineer todetermine that the Quality Programme meets contractual requirements. Audits of Contractor,sub-contractor, and Contractor activities will be performed by the Engineer to verifycompliance with the Specifications and all referenced standards. Audits will be performedon a systematic basis or as warranted by general quality trends. The Contractor shallprovide all necessary assistance to the Engineer in auditing quality assurance activities.
5 Non-conforming work and materials, whether in place or not, will be rejected by theEngineer. The Contractor shall be notified in writing to correct defective work or remove thedefective material from the Works. If the Contractor fails to respond, the Engineer may ordercorrection, removal, and/or replacement of defective materials by others. The Contractorshall bear all costs for such work.
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6 Materials accepted on the basis of a Certificate of Compliance may be sampled andinspected/tested by the Engineer at any time. The fact that the materials were accepted onthe basis of a certificate shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to use materialswhich comply with the Specifications.
7 The Contractor shall impose all quality assurance requirements upon sub-contractors,
suppliers, manufacturers and any other parties associated with the Contractor that areinvolved in the Project.
8.1.6 Failure to Perform
1 If the Contractor fails to adequately perform any or all of the provisions of this Part, theOwner, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to have the Engineer perform any or all of theprovisions of this Section and charge the Contractor for the actual cost of such work.
8.2 SUBMITTALS
8.2.1 Project Quality Plan
1 The Contractor shall prepare the necessary Contract specific Project Quality Plan as
specified in this part, the Contract Documents and as a minimum meeting the requirementsISO 9001 and ISO 10005 and submit them to the Engineer for review and approval within 30days of the award of Contract. The Contractor is not permitted to Work on the worksite untilsuch time as the plans has been approved by the Engineer.
2 The Contractor shall regularly review the suitability of the Quality Plans. The Contractor shallundertake a full formal review of the quality plans annually with reference to the date ofaward of the Contract and submit the findings of the review to the Engineer within 14 days ofthat date along with an amended plan should any amendments be required.
3 The Project Quality Plan shall describe the Contractor’s Quality Management System thatwill be used throughout the Contract and the contents shall include but not be limited to thefollowing:
(a) Front Cover(b) Table of Contents(c) Project Scope, Requirements and Quality Objectives(d) Quality Policy and ISO 9001 Certificate (if applicable)(e) Control of Project Quality Plan(f) Reference Documentation(g) Project Management, Planning and Resources(h) Management, Organisation and Responsibilities(i) Contract Review(j) Project Deliverables(k) Communication with the Engineer(l) Management of Documents, Data and Records(m) Design (Including Temporary Works)
(n) Procurement of Services, Equipment and Materials(o) Method Statements(p) Inspection and Test(q) Product Identification and Traceability(r) Owner Supplied Product(s) Handling, Storage, Packaging and Delivery(t) Nonconformance, Corrective and Preventative Action(u) Control of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment(v) Audits(w) Training(x) Key Performance Indicators and Continual Improvement(y) Management Review(z) Quality Meetings
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(cc) Interface Management(dd) Project Completion and Handover(ee) Appendices
and include as a minimum:
(a) a detailed description of procedures, instructions, and reports to be used to ensurecompliance with the Project Documentation
(b) a detailed description of procedures for reviewing shop drawings, samples,certificates and other submittals necessary for compliance with the ProjectDocumentation
(c) a detailed description of procedures used to identify, report and resolve problems(d) a description of the services provided by outside organisations such as testing
laboratories, architects, and consulting engineers(e) a detailed description of inspections and tests required(f) copies of forms and reports to be used to document quality assurance operations(g) the names of personnel responsible for each part of the Works(h) a submittal status log listing required submittals and action required by the Contractor
and Engineer
(i) a detailed description of document and submittal control procedures(j) an inspection and test schedule keyed to the construction programme(k) procedures to identify and control the use of items and materials
4 No construction shall begin and no requests for payment from the Contractor shall beprocessed until the Contractor’s Quality Assurance Plan is approved.
5 A Contractors Project Quality Plan Template with guidance notes is included in Appendix Aof this Part.
8.2.2 Quality Organisation Plan
1 The Contractor shall submit a Quality Organisation Plan to the Engineer for approval no laterthan thirty (30) days from the start of the Contract.
2 The Quality Organisation Plan shall provide the names, qualifications, experience and skillsof all the QA/QC Team and key support staff.
3 The Quality Organisation Plan shall show the organisation of Contractor’s quality team andshall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) an organisation chart identifying all personnel responsible for quality(b) Identify the quality team showing that the team is independent of the job supervisory
staff with clear lines of authority to top tier management.(c) Indicate and describe the area of responsibility and authority of each individual in the
quality assurance team.
4 The Quality Organisation Plan should also define quality responsibilities of any of theContractors team with responsibilities under the Contractors Project Quality Plan.
5 The Contractor’s Quality staff shall have relevant educational and professional qualifications,training and the ability to communicate in multiple languages. The Contractor is notpermitted to execute any form of the works at the worksite until such time as approvedquality personnel have been deployed on a fulltime basis to the worksite. The Contractorshall not remove or replace the appointed quality personnel without prior approval from theEngineer.
6 The Quality Organisation Plan may form part of the Project Quality Plan or be prepared as astandalone document and cross-referenced within the Project Quality Plan.
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8.2.3 Inspection and Test Plans
1 As part of the Project Quality Plan the Contractor shall submit an Inspection and Test PlanSchedule to the Engineer for approval no later than thirty (30) days from the start of theContract.
2 The Inspection and Test Plan schedule shall define the Inspection and Test Plans to beprepared for the Works and the target dates for their submission to the Engineer for hisapproval.
3 The Inspection and Test Plans shall consider the requirements of each Section of theSpecification and shall identify, as a minimum, the following:
(a) details each activity, inspection and test to be performed(b) reference to specifications, standards etc.(c) the required inspection and testing frequency(d) the acceptance/rejection criteria(e) whom from the Contractors team is responsible to perform the inspection or test(f) Quality Records to be generated(g) Hold, Witness, Patrol and Record Review points of the Contractors team, the
Engineer and any other agencies having jurisdictional authority over the work relatingto each inspection and test to be performed.
4 Each inspection and test shall have a unique reference number.
5 Inspection and Test Plans are required to address the Contractors on and off site Work andpreparation, submission and approval of related documentation.
6 Inspection and Test Plans are required for all operations including major temporary works.
7 No work covered by the Inspection and Test Plan shall begin until the plan has beenapproved by the Engineer.
8 A Contractors Inspection and Test Plan Template with guidance notes is included in Appendix B of this Part.
8.2.4 Method Statements
1 As part of the Project Quality Plan the Contractor shall submit a Method Statement Scheduleto the Engineer for approval no later than thirty (30) days from the start of the Contract.
2 The Method Statement Schedule shall define the Method Statements to be prepared for theWorks and the target dates for their submission to the Engineer for his approval.
3 The Method statements shall address as a minimum the following:
(a) Introduction/Scope(b) Location and identification of the work covered by the method statement(c) Permits and Licenses Required(d) Specific Health and Safety Issues including Risk Assessments and Job Hazard
Analysis(e) Environmental Issues(f) Quality Issues(g) Responsibilities(h) Sequence of Work(i) Resources(j) Drawings and Sketches(k) Reference documentation
4 Method Statements are required for all operations including temporary works.
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5 No work covered by the Method Statement shall begin until it has been approved by theEngineer.
6 For additional requirements relating to the preparation of method statements refer to Part 10,Occupational Health and Safety, of this Section and Section 11, Occupational Health andSafety.
8.2.5 Commissioning Plan
1 The Contractor shall submit a Commissioning Plan to the Engineer for approval no later thanthirty (30) days before the start of the commissioning of the Works or any part thereof.
2 The Commissioning Plan shall consider the requirements of each Section of theSpecification in turn and shall identify the following:
(a) all required commissioning work required by that Section of the Specification(b) any prerequisites to commissioning(c) a description of the commissioning procedure.
3 No work covered by the Commissioning Plan shall begin until the plan has been approved.
8.3 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY PERSONNEL
8.3.1 General
1 Contractor shall, throughout the execution and completion of the Works and the remedyingdefects therein have on his staff at the Site office(s) a dedicated Quality Team dealing onlywith matters regarding the quality and protection against damage before, during and afterexecution of Works as specified in this section. This team shall be qualified and experiencedin their work and shall have the authority to issue instructions and shall take protectivemeasures to prevent execution of Works that do not comply with the Specifications.
2 The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing prior to re-assigning or replacement of anyof the quality team designated in the Quality Organisation Plan.
3 The Contractor shall have adequate quality personnel on the site during all productionoperations, including adequate coverage during night shift operations and off site work.
4 The Contractor's quality team shall have the authority to stop any portion of the work whichdoes not comply with the requirements of the Project Documentation.
5 Minimum qualifications and experience of the Contractors Quality Personnel shall be asdefined in the Contract.
8.3.2 Quality Assurance Manager
1 Where required by clause 8.3.7, the Contractor shall designate and assign a full time Quality Assurance Manager who shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation andoperation of the Project Quality Plan at all levels. The Quality Assurance Manager shallreport directly to Top Tier Management and be independent of the Contractors organisationresponsible for construction.
8.3.3 Quality Contro l Manager
1 Where required by clause 8.3.7, the Contractor shall designate and assign a full time QualityControl Manager who reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and shall beresponsible for supervision of the construction quality control management activities and
ensuring compliance with the Contractors Inspection and Test Plans and associatedspecification and contract documentation.
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8.3.4 Quality Engineer
1 Where required by clause 8.3.7, the Contractor shall designate and assign a QualityEngineer who reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control
Manager and shall be responsible for assisting them with their day to dayresponsibilities and may be assigned to cover several locations or areas of work relating to
the Contract. Where a Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control Manager are notrequired by clause 8.3.7 the Quality Engineer shall be assigned all the responsibilitiesdefined in clause 8.3.2 and 8.3.3.
8.3.5 Quality Inspecto r
1 The Contractor shall designate and assign a Quality Inspector for each shift for each locationwhere work is being performed. Each Quality Inspector shall be qualified by training andexperience in all the construction or fabrication activities being conducted at the location ofwork and is directly responsible for ensuring compliance with the Contractors Inspection andTest Plans and associated specification and contract documentation.
8.3.6 Personnel Qualifications
1 The Contractor shall identify activities requiring qualified production, inspection, and testpersonnel and establish their minimum competence level.
2 The Contractor shall maintain records of personnel qualifications as quality records.
8.3.7 Quality Staff Requirement
1 Unless otherwise specified by the Engineer the Contractor shall employ fulltime qualifiedquality personnel for the Work as per table 8.1.
Table 8.1 - Quality Staff Requirement
No No of workers on Worksite Requirement
1. Less than 10 1 Quality Inspector (Part time, 15 hours ofduty per week)
2. More than 11 but less than 50 1 Quality Inspector
3. More than 51 but less than 500 1 Quality Engineer and1 Quality Inspector per 100 workers
4. More than 501 but less than 1500 1 Quality Assurance Manager and1 Quality Engineer per 500 workers and1 Quality Inspector per 100 workers
5. More than 1501 1 Quality Assurance Manager and1 Quality Control Manager and1 Quality Engineer per 500 workers and1 Quality Inspector per 100 workers
2 The Contractor shall appoint deputy quality personnel who are capable of performing all theduties of the quality personnel in the event of their absence.
3 The Contractor shall appoint support staff in sufficient numbers to ensure the effectivefunction of the quality related work within the Contractor’s organisation.
4 The Contractor shall ensure that every Sub-contractor employed on the Worksite appointssuitably qualified quality staff to ensure the effective function of the quality related issues
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within the Sub-contractor’s organisation. The Sub-contractor shall appoint and deployfulltime on the Worksite one Quality Inspector for every 100 workers that they employ at theWorksite. Any Sub-contractor that employs more than 100 workers will appoint a QualityEngineer. This shall be in addition to the Contractor’s Quality Team.
8.3.8 Quality Training for Contractor’s Employees and Labour
1 The Contractor shall conduct quality training including Contract specific induction, pre-workbriefings, skills training, tool box talks and formal training conducted by training professionalsor agencies for all the Contractor’s employees. The Contract specific induction will be atleast 1 hour duration, approved by the Engineer and provided for all persons involved in theWorks. Such induction training will be reviewed, revised and repeated at intervals notexceeding 12 months throughout the duration of the Work. All training shall be provided inthe languages preferred by the recipients of the training. Training shall focus on improvingcompetency and skill for those performing activities that impact quality.
2 The Contractor must conduct regular tool box talks to his Labour workforce Such trainingshould include as a minimum Health and Safety issues and Construction Method bestpractice.
3 The Owner may organise quality related training, meetings, seminars, workshops or similarevents at any time throughout the Contract Period. The Contractor is required to participatein such events when requested at his own expense.
4 The Contractor shall maintain records of all training conducted including details of thetraining given and a list of attendees, including attendee’s signature and ID numbers.
8.4 DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL
8.4.1 General
1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures to control alldocuments and data that relate to the requirements of the Specification. Documents anddata can be in the form of any type of media, such as hard copy or electronic media.
2 The Contractor shall maintain up to date copies of all industry codes and standards thatapply to the Contract
8.4.2 Document and Data Approval and Issue
1 The documents and data shall be reviewed and approved for adequacy by authorisedpersonnel prior to issue. A master list or equivalent document control procedure identifyingthe current revision status of documents shall be established and be readily available topreclude the use of invalid and/or obsolete documents. This control shall ensure that:
(a) The pertinent issues of appropriate documents are available at all locations whereoperations essential to the effective functioning of the quality system are performed
(b) invalid and/or obsolete documents are promptly removed from all points of issue oruse, or otherwise assured against unintended use
(c) Any obsolete documents retained for legal and/or knowledge preservation purposesare suitably identified.
8.4.3 Document and Data Changes
1 Where practicable, the nature of the change shall be identified in the document orappropriate attachments.
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8.5 QUALITY RECORDS
8.5.1 General
1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures for identification,collection, indexing, access, filing, storage, maintenance and disposition of quality records.
2 The Contractor shall supplement these quality records as necessary to monitor qualitythroughout the Contract period.
3 Quality records shall be maintained to demonstrate conformance of materials and equipmentto specified technical requirements and the effective operation of the quality system.
4 All quality records shall be legible and shall be stored and retained in such a way that theyare readily retrievable in facilities that provide a suitable environment to prevent damage ordeterioration and to prevent loss.
5 As a minimum, the quality record for any particular item shall include:
(a) name of item(b) item number(c) item description(d) suppliers name(e) serial number or other identification (where applicable)(f) Specification reference (where applicable)(g) verification of receipt of all required supporting documentation(h) quantity of items(i) location and installation of item(j) inspection/test procedure reference(k) non-conformance number (if applicable)(l) observations / comments.
8.6 QUALITY AUDITS
8.6.1 Contractor’s Quality Audi t
1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures for planning andimplementing internal quality audits to verify whether quality activities and related resultscomply with planned arrangements and to determine the effectiveness of the quality system.
2 Internal quality audits shall be scheduled on the basis of the status and importance of theactivity to be audited and shall be carried out by personnel independent of those havingdirect responsibility for the activity being audited. Unless otherwise agreed with the Engineerin writing, the Contractor shall carry out a quality audit every three months.
3 The results of the audits shall be recorded and brought to the attention of the personnelhaving responsibility in the area audited. The management personnel responsible for thearea shall take timely corrective action on deficiencies found during the audit.
4 Follow-up audit activities shall verify and record the implementation and effectiveness thecorrective action taken.
5 The results of the Contractor’s quality audits shall be made available for review by theEngineer. The Contractor shall implement any recommendations made by the Engineerbased on the results of the internal audit.
6 The Contractor shall allow the Engineer to observe the Contractor’s internal audit uponrequest.
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8.6.2 Engineer’s Quality Audi t
1 The Engineer may undertake a quality audit of any of the Contractor’s activities at any timeduring the course of the Contract. The Contractor shall make all personnel and facilitiesavailable to the Engineer as necessary to undertake quality audits.
2 The Engineer shall make the results of his quality audit available to the Contractor for review.The Contractor shall implement any recommendations made by the Engineer based on theresults of the Engineer’s quality audit.
8.7 INSPECTING AND TESTING
8.7.1 General
1 The Contractor shall provide equipment, instruments, qualified personnel, and facilitiesnecessary to inspect the work and perform the tests required by the Project Documentation.
2 The Contractor shall repeat tests and inspections after correcting non-conforming work untilall work complies with the requirements. All re-testing and re-inspections shall be performedat no additional cost to the Client.
3 The Engineer may elect to perform additional inspections and tests at the place of themanufacture or the shipping point to verify compliance with applicable Specifications.Inspections and tests performed by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of hisresponsibility to meet the Specifications. Inspections and tests by the Engineer shall not beconsidered a guarantee that materials delivered at a later time will be acceptable. All costsassociated with the foregoing shall be borne by the Contractor.
4 Inspections and tests conducted by persons or agencies other than the Contractor, shall notin any way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility and obligation to meet allSpecifications and referenced standards.
8.7.2 Inspections and Tests
1 All inspections and tests shall be conducted in accordance with written test procedures asdetailed in the Project Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plans that have been reviewedand approved by the Engineer.
2 Mandatory Products and Materials Sampling and Testing Frequencies are included in Appendix C of this section. The Contractor shall follow the Sampling and TestingFrequencies stipulated in Appendix C unless otherwise stated. The table in Appendix Cshall be read and understood in tandem with the footnotes in Appendix C.
3 Inspection and test procedures submitted for approval shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:(a) inspection/test procedure reference(b) references to Clauses of this Specification and other standards along with applicable
inspection/test levels specified therein(c) prerequisites for the given inspection/test(d) required tools, equipment(e) necessary environmental conditions(f) acceptance criteria(g) data to be recorded(h) reporting forms(i) identification of items inspected and tested.(j) Contractors and Engineers Hold, Witness, Patrol and Record Review Points
4 Approved procedures and instructions shall be readily available and used by inspection andtest personnel at the time of inspection or test. All revisions to these procedures and
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instructions shall be approved prior to being used to inspect or test the work. No deviationsfrom the approved procedures and instructions shall be allowed without written authorisationfrom the Engineer.
5 Inspection and testing work shall be performed by personnel designated by the Contractor.Such personnel shall not be the same as those performing the work.
6 The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with a signed and stamped inspection report foreach item of work inspected and tested. The report shall indicate whether the item of work,material and/or equipment complies with all the inspection/test criteria. The Contractor shallsubmit inspection/test results to the Engineer prior to incorporating the item(s) into the work.Inspection/test failures shall be reported to the Engineer immediately.
7 Inspection and test reports shall, as a minimum, identify the following:
(a) inspection/test procedure reference(b) name of inspector/tester(c) observations/comments(d) specified requirements(e) acceptability(f) deviations/non-conformance(g) corrective action(h) evaluation of results(i) authorised signature
8 The Contractor shall clearly document and identify the inspections and test status ofall materials and equipment throughout construction. Identification may be by means ofstamps, tags, or other control devices attached to, or accompanying, the material orequipment.
8.7.3 Inspecti on and Test Status
1 The inspection and test status of materials, equipment and construction work shall beidentified by suitable means, which indicates the conformance or non-conformance ofmaterials, equipment and construction work with regard to inspection and tests performed.The identification of inspection and test status shall be maintained, as defined in the Quality Assurance Plan and/or documented procedures, throughout the course of construction toensure that only materials, equipment and construction work that have passed the requiredinspections and tests are used or installed.
8.7.4 Inspections by the Engineer during construction
1 The Contractors Inspection and Test Plans will define Hold, Witness, Patrol and RecordReview points for the Engineer during construction. The contractor shall prepare, documentand implement a Request for Inspection system that defines how the Engineer will be given
sufficient notice to inspect the works in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plans.
8.7.5 Inspections by the Engineer during Defects Liabil ity Period
1 The Engineer will give the Contractor due notice of his intention to carry out any inspectionsduring the defects liability period.
2 The Contractor shall arrange for a responsible representative to be present at the times anddates named by the Engineer.
3 The Contractor’s representative shall render all necessary assistance and take note of allmatters to which his attention is directed by the Engineer.
8.7.6 Workmanship
1 The Contractor shall comply with industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances
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or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.
2 Only persons qualified to produce workmanship of the required quality shall perform works
3 The Contractor shall comply with manufactures’ published installation instructions / guides infull, including each step in sequence. Should instructions conflict with project
documentation, the Contractor shall request clarification from the Engineer beforeproceeding.
8.7.7 Measuring and Test Equipment
1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures which conform toaccepted and approved national or international standards to control, calibrate and maintaininspection, measuring and test equipment used by the Contractor to demonstrate theconformance of materials, equipment and/or construction work with the requirements of theProject Documentation.
2 Inspection, measuring and test equipment shall be used in a manner which ensures that themeasurement uncertainty is known and is consistent with the required measurement
capability.
3 The Contractor shall establish a unique identification number for each item of measuring andtest equipment. This unique identification number shall be permanently affixed to each itemof measuring and test equipment
4 The Contractor shall ensure that each item of inspection, measuring and test equipment iscalibrated at intervals recommended by the manufacturer. Valid calibration certificates formeasuring and testing equipment shall be present and available for inspection duringinspections and tests.
5 The Contractor shall establish a log of all measuring and test equipment and record:
(a) equipment description(b) identification number(c) date of the last calibration(d) date that the next calibration is due.
8.8 MATERIALS
8.8.1 Plant, Materials, Goods and Workmansh ip
1 All Plant, materials, goods and workmanship shall be of the respective kinds described in theContract with necessary approvals from the concerned authorities and in accordance withthe Engineer's instructions and shall be subjected from time to time to such tests as theEngineer may direct at the place of manufacture or fabrication or on the Site or at all or any
such places. The Contractor shall provide such assistance, instruments, machines, labourand material as are normally required for examining, measuring and testing any work andthe quality, weight or quantity of any materials used and shall supply samples of materialsbefore incorporation in the Works for testing as may be selected and required by theEngineer.
8.8.2 Handling and Storage of Materials
1 The Contractor shall establish procedures for handling and storage of materials andequipment.
2 The Contractor’s storage and handling procedures shall be designed to prevent damage,deterioration, distortion of shape or dimension, loss, degradation, loss of identification, or
substitution.
3 The handling procedures shall address the use, inspection and maintenance of special
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devices such as crates, boxes, containers, dividers, slings, material handling andtransportation equipment and other facilities.
4 The Contractor shall identify equipment and/or material requiring special handling or storage.
8.8.3 Identifi cation and Contro l of Items and Materials
1 The Contractor shall establish control procedures to ensure that equipment and materialsare properly used and installed.
2 The Contractor shall identify all items and materials so that they are traceable throughout allinspections, test activities, and records. For stored items, the identification method shall beconsistent with the expected duration and type of storage.
3 The Contractor shall record equipment and material identifications and ensure that they aretraceable to the location where they are incorporated into the Works.
8.9 NONCONFORMANCE MONITORING
8.9.1 General
1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures to ensure that an itemthat does not conform to the Contract prevented from unintended use or installation. Thiscontrol shall provide for identification, documentation, evaluation, segregation (whenpractical) and disposition of the nonconforming item(s).
2 The monitoring system shall apply to material and equipment as well as installation andconstruction which fails to conform to the Contract.
3 A Contractors Quality Nonconformance Template is included in Appendix D of this Part.
8.9.2 Review and Disposition of Nonconforming Items
1 The responsibility for review and authority for the disposition of nonconforming items shallbe defined in the Quality Plan.
2 Nonconforming items shall be reviewed in accordance with documented procedures. Anonconforming item may be:
(a) reworked to meet the specified requirements(b) accepted with or without repair if agreed in writing by the Engineer(c) re-graded for alternative applications(d) rejected or scrapped.
3 The proposed use or repair of an item which does not conform to the requirements of the
Project Documentation shall be reported to the Engineer. The description of thenonconformity and of repairs shall be recorded to denote the actual condition.
4 Repaired and/or reworked products shall be inspected in accordance with the Quality Assurance Plan and/or documented procedures.
8.9.3 Corrective and Preventive Act ion
1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain documented procedures for implementingcorrective and preventive action.
2 Any corrective or preventive action taken to eliminate the causes of actual or potentialnonconformities shall be to a degree appropriate to the magnitude of problems and
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3 The Contractor shall implement and record any changes to the documented procedures forimplementing corrective and preventive action.
4 The Contractor shall take prompt action to identify the causes of each nonconformance andthe corrective action necessary prevent recurrence. The results of failure and discrepancyreport summaries, Contractor evaluations, and any other pertinent applicable data shall be
used for determining corrective action. Information developed during construction, tests, andinspections that support the implementation of required improvements and corrections shallbe used to support the adequacy of corrective action taken.
5 The procedures for preventive action shall include:
(a) the use of appropriate sources of information such as processes and work operationswhich affect product quality, concessions, audit results, quality records and servicereports to detect, analyse and eliminate potential causes of nonconformities
(b) determination of the steps needed to deal with any problems requiring preventiveaction
(c) initiation of preventive action and application of controls to ensure that it is effective(d) ensuring that relevant information on actions taken is submitted for management
review.
8.9.4 Identification of Nonconforming Items
1 The Contractor shall clearly identify each nonconforming item with a status tag or otherdistinguishing mark. The Contractor shall establish procedures for installing, monitoring, andremoving these status tags and identify personnel authorised to remove status tags.
8.9.5 Acceptance and Approval of Nonconforming items
1 Acceptance of the Contractors proposed disposition of Nonconforming items should beobtained in writing from the Engineer prior to the undertaking of any remedial works by theContractor.
2 Close out of Nonconforming items must be agreed in writing by the Engineer.
8.9.6 Nonconformance Records
1 The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with the following information for eachnonconformance:
(a) identification of nonconformance(b) description of nonconformance(c) evaluation of nonconformance to establish the cause(d) recommended corrective action(e) date nonconformance was identified(f) date corrective action was completed
(g) description of final corrective action.
2 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a nonconformance log. The log shall containthe following information as a minimum:
(a) unique sequential reference number(b) date issued(c) originator(d) description of item deemed to be in nonconformance(e) description of nonconformance(f) Contractors recommended and final disposition(g) Engineers acceptance of Contractors recommended and final disposition(h) date closed(i) remarks, as applicable.
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8.10 LABORATORIES
8.10.1 Approved testing Laboratori es
1 Unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer in writing, the Contractor shall submit a list oflaboratories he intends to use for testing purposes during the course of the Contract to the
Engineer for approval no later than thirty (30) days from the start of the Contract.
8.10.2 Government Laboratory
1 Where required by the Engineer or directed in the Project Documentation, samples ofmaterials shall be submitted for testing at the Government Laboratory.
2 The Contractor is responsible for the timely delivery of all samples and materials to theMaterials and Laboratory Division.
8.10.3 Independent Laboratories and Material Testing
1 QCS terms and clauses regarding independent laboratories are obligatory and considered tobe part of the contract conditions.
2 The Contractor shall follow and comply with regular Circulars regarding testing andlaboratories, Quality forms, Safety forms etc. which are issued from the Owner or relevantauthorities.
3 The Contractor shall only engage independent laboratories from the latest approvedlaboratory list issued by the Owner or relevant authorities for Quality Control purposes.
4 The Contractor shall ensure that copies of all testing results are sent directly from thelaboratory or testing agency to the Owner and/or to any other party specified in the Contract.
5 It is the full responsibility of the Contractor to assure that, project's data base and informationmade available to the Owner or relevant authorities is true and updated with that existing inthe site.
6 The Contractor shall coordinate, accompany and cooperate with QA/QC staff during sitevisits, Quality audits and report all nonconformities to the Owner. He shall also ensure thatproper records are maintained on the issuance of NCR and produce upon request by theOwner or any other relevant authority.
7 The Contractor shall ensure that the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative shall administerand witness the sampling and testing process, including sampling locations, collection andtransportation.
8 The Contractor shall ensure that the samples for testing are collected and delivered by theappointed laboratory or under complete supervision and responsibility of the Engineer. Anysamples collected or delivered to the laboratory by the Contractor will not be considered orapproved by the Engineer.
9 A Field laboratory can only be used for project quality purposes, when operated by one ofthe Owner approved laboratories and that satisfies the requirements specified by the Owner.
8.11 SITE MEETINGS AND REPORTS
8.11.1 Site Quality Meetings
1 The Contractor shall hold Contract specific QA/QC meetings chaired by the Contractor’sRepresentative on a monthly basis throughout the duration of the Work. The Contractor shall
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include QA/QC as items on the agenda for every meeting held and ensure that the subject isactively discussed.
8.11.2 Monthly Quality Reports
1 The Contractor shall produce and submit to the Engineer a Monthly Report in the format
approved by the Engineer.
8.12 FAILURE BY THE CONTRACTOR TO MEET ACCEPTABLE QUALITYPERFORMANCE
8.12.1 General
1 Should the Contractor not maintain acceptable quality performance then the Owner orEngineer may, in addition to any other amounts withheld under the Contract, withhold sum ofmoney from the Contractor equivalent to the work which has not met the required standards.The criteria used for determining acceptable performance are as defined the Contract andthe Engineer’s decision shall be final. The following items shall be taken into consideration
when assessing non-acceptable performance;(a) any ‘stop work’ instructions issued to the Contractor(b) any NCR issued to the Contractor(c) any adverse comments arising from quality inspections or quality audits(d) any adverse formal communication from the Owner or enforcing authorities or
government organisations to the Contractor regarding sub-standard qualityperformance
8.12.2 Penalty for Poor Quality Works
1 Further to Clause 8.12.1, should the Contractor not maintain acceptable quality performancethen the Owner or Engineer may impose penalties on the Contractor. A general set of
unacceptable performance criteria that may be imposed by the Owner or Engineer for poorquality work are defined in the Table 8.2. The financial penalties for poor quality work shallbe defined within the Contract.
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Table 8.2 Penalty for Poor Quality Work
8.13 SUSPENSION OF WORK
8.13.1 Suspension of Work
1 The Contractor may be issued with stop work instructions from the Engineer for anyobserved cases of serious or imminent Quality violation associated with the Work. On receiptof a stop work instruction the Contractor shall refrain from work until such time as remedialaction has been taken to alleviate the serious or imminent Quality violation and necessarymeasure put in place to prevent its reoccurrence. The Contractor shall be responsible forthe delay caused due to this stop work instruction and is not entitled to claim extension oftime.
2 The Contractor shall stop work if any unknown or unplanned conditions occur that give riseto serious or imminent quality violations. In such circumstances the Contractor shall assessthe risks associated with any remedial work required and revise the method statements. Therevised method statement shall be reviewed and approved by the Contractor’s QualityManager as appropriate. Revised method statements shall be approved by the Engineerbefore the recommencement of Work.
No Unacceptable performance criteria Penalty (QR)
1 Commencement of Work on the Worksite without an approved QualityManagement System and/or Quality Plans after due date
_____ perday worked
2 Commencement of Work on the Worksite without the approved qualitystaff who are to be appointed and employed on a fulltime or part-timebasis at the Worksite
_____ perday workedper staff
3 Commencement of Work without an approved method statement orInspection and Test Plan
_____ perday worked
4 Failure to follow any of the Quality Assurance or Quality Controlmeasures mentioned in the approved Quality Management System orQCS or Contract Documents
_____ perincident
5 Failure to provide Plant, Materials, Goods and workmanship as perSpecification or provision of sub-standard Plant, Materials, Goods andworkmanship that do not meet the Specification requirements (thisincludes Plant, Materials, Goods and workmanship that have been sentfor testing as per Specification requirements and fail to meet the
specified criteria)
_____ perincident
6 Failure to notify the Owner of a quality related incident or failure toprovide a quality related incident report to the Owner in a timely manner
_____ perincident
7 Failure to provide an accurate monthly quality report or failure toprovide a monthly quality report in a timely manner
_____ perday of delay
8 Failure to attend meetings or other events related to quality issuesorganised by the Owner or Engineer
_____ perinstance
9 Failure to provide the required information requested by the Engineerduring quality audits
_____ perinstance
10 Failure to conduct quality audits at periods not exceeding 3 months oras stipulated in the Contract Documents (whichever the minimum)throughout the duration of the Work
• Grid at a mutualspacing of 75 m forsubgrade survey
• 1 – 3 per pier orabutment
• Minimum 3 to drawa profile (high cutsetc)
• Grid at a mutual
spacing of 30 m forculverts, retainingwalls etc
The spacingcould behalved forirregularconditions ordoubled foruniformconditions.The Engineershall determinethe depth of theborehole.
1 Footnote 1: The testing frequency stipulated herein shall be mandatory unless otherwisestated. The tests are to be conducted as per the demands of the site as applicable. Thesame testing sequence and frequency shall be adopted for the recycled materials asapplicable.
2 Footnote 2: All testing will have to be carried out on site or at a designated laboratoryirrespective of whether the materials have been tested by the manufacturer or by anintermediate party (such as asphalt, concrete etc supplier) or the availability of the conformity
certificates.
3 Footnote 3: All the reference standards and documents are listed at the end of this table forease of reference. [Note: Where available/applicable the ASTM version used should be themetric edition, ie, ‘M version’ (or ASTM D1234M etc).]
4 Footnote 4: The Contractor shall carry out the maximum number of tests, ie, whichevercondition comes first (ie, whichever is more frequent). Sampling and testing frequency maybe modified as directed by the Engineer.
5 Footnote 5: Minimum frequencies shall be deemed to include ‘part thereof’. For example; ‘1test per 2000 m2’ or ‘1 test per 50 units’ shall be interpreted as ‘1 test per 2000 m 2 or part
thereof’ or ‘1 test per 50 units or part thereof’ etc respectively, ie, the Contractor is requiredto carry out the stipulated testing for amount of work which is less than the mentionedamount.
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Material /Section / Activi ty1, 2 & theRequired Tests Method3
Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
2.00 Bentonite Slurry2.01 Density6 API RP 13B-1, ASTM
D4380, BS EN 1536• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.02 Viscosity (or Mash
Value)6
API RP 13B-1 • 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.03 Yield Stress6 API RP 13B-1, ASTM4832
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.04 Gel Strength6 API RP 13B-1, ASTM4832
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.05 Shear Strength6 API RP 13B-1, ASTM4832 • 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.06 Sand Content6 API RP 13B-1, ASTMD4381, BS EN 1536
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.07 Filtrate Loss (alsoknown as Fluid orFilter Loss or FilterPress)6
API RP 13B-1, BS EN1536
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.08 Bentonite Content6 Weight-Volume • 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.09 pH6 API RP 13B-1, BS EN1536
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 1
2.10 Unit Weight7 ASTM D4380 • 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 2
2.11 Viscosity (or MashValue)7
API RP 13B-1 • 2 tests per shift Stage 2
2.12 Slump Cone8 AASHTO T119, ASTMC143, BS EN 12350-2
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 3
2.13 Gradation8 ASTM D1140
Laboratory or field test
• 1 test per 2000 m3 Stage 3
2.14 Density (or UnitWeight Test)8 ASTM C138, D4380 • 2 tests per shift• 2 tests per day
Stage 3
2.15 Permeability8 ASTM D5084
Laboratory test
• 1 test per 2000 m3 Stage 3
6 Footnote 6: The Contractor shall carry out these tests for Stage 1 - Initial Bentonite slurry(ie, when the Bentonite is in the form of slurry before its use).
7 Footnote 7: The Contractor shall carry out these tests for Stage 2 - In-trench BentoniteSlurry (ie, when the Bentonite is in use inside the trench).
8 Footnote 8: The Contractor shall carry out these tests for Stage 3 - Cement-Bentonite Soil-Bentonite, (backfill) material (ie, when the Bentonite has been used and recovered for reuse).
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Material /Section / Activi ty1, 2 & theRequired Tests Method3
Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
2.16 Viscosity8 API RP 13B-1 • 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 3
2.17 pH8 API RP 13B-1, BS EN1536
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 3
2.18 Filtrate Loss (alsoknown as Fluid orFilter Loss or FilterPress)8
API RP 13B-1, BS EN1536
• 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 3
2.19 Bentonite Content8 Weight-Volume • 2 tests per shift
• 2 tests per day
Stage 3
3.00 Piling
3.01 Static Load Test ASTM D1143, BS EN1997-1
• Minimum of 1 testper site
• 1% of piles
3.02 Cube Test • As per concretetestingrequirements
3.03 (Pile) Integrity Test ASTM D7383 • All the piles
3.04 Sonic Coring Test (orLow Strain IntegrityTest)
ASTM D5882 • 10 – 15 % of piles
3.05 (Crosshole) SonicLogging Test
ASTM D4428, D6760,CIRIA Report 144
• All piles bigger than1000 mm diameter 9
Refer tofootnote
3.06 Calliper Logging ASTM D6167 • All piles bigger than1000 mm
diameter 10
Refer tofootnote
3.07 Dynamic Load Test(or High StrainDynamic Test)
ASTM D4945 • 5% of piles
3.08 Static Axial TensileLoad Test
ASTM D3689 • As per theEngineer’s request
3.09 Lateral Load Test ASTM D3966 • As per theEngineer’s request
9 Footnote 9: All piles bigger than 1000 mm diameter shall be tested as per this testingrequirement (5 vertical access tubes shall be attached at constant spacing to thereinforcement cage of the pile). For smaller diameter piles testing is to be done as per theEngineer’s request (3 access tubes or as per the Engineer’s discretion).
10 Footnote 10: All piles bigger than 1000 mm diameter shall be tested as per this testingrequirement. For smaller diameter piles testing is to be done as per the Engineer’s request.
pipe laying ortrenching works perlift (ie, percompacted layer)
Refer tofootnote
4.03 Gradation (Sieve)
Analysis14
AASHTO M145, T27,T88, ASTM C136,D422, D2487, D3282,BS EN 933-1
• Each source
• Visible change ingradation
• 1 test every 1000 m3
Refer tofootnote
4.04 Atterberg Limits
(Index limits) - [LiquidLimit & PlasticityIndex]
AASHTO T89, T90,
ASTM D4318, BS1377-2
• Each source
• (Visible) Change inmaterial
• 1 test every 1000 m3
11 Footnote 11: Earthworks, Subgrade (including porous, prepared etc), Base, Subbase,Backfill (including soil-cement, structural, pipe bedding, trenching, piping, pervious, porous,reclamation backfill etc), Sub-ballast, Common fill, Select fill, Technical fill, Embankment fill,Rock fill, Sabkha rock fill, Gravel, Granular Base (for pavers of all kinds), Setting Bed (forpavers of all kinds) etc and/or products and materials conforming to ASTM D2940 orequivalent shall be tested as per this section requirement where applicable.
12 Footnote 12: Concrete specifications, testing procedures and frequencies shall be adoptedfor concrete and concrete related backfill.
13 Footnote 13: The same testing frequency is to be followed for related backfill works suchas manholes, chambers, thrust blocks, skip shaft etc.
14 Footnote 14: Aggregate gradation standards are included to cater for pervious, porous etcbackfill.
16 Footnote 16: The Contractor may carry out any one of the tests deemed suitable for the sitein consultation with the Engineer. The tests are to be repeated separately for each final layer,
ie, subgrade, subbase etc.17 Footnote 17: For aggregates used in the pervious, porous backfill etc as applicable.
4.32 Expansion of Aggregates fromHydration Reactions
ASTM D4792 • As per theEngineer’s request
18 Footnote 18: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency oftesting shall be 2 sets per class per day (each set consisting of 2 specimens each for 7, 28and 90 day testing).
19
Footnote 19: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency oftesting shall be 2 sets per class per day (each set consisting of 2 specimens for 28 daytesting).
4.37 Consolidation Test AASHTO T216, ASTMD2435, BS 1377-5• As per the
Engineer’s request
4.38 Permeability In situ test methodapproved by theEngineer
• As per theEngineer’s request
4.39 Vane Shear inCohesive Soil
AASHTO T223 • As per theEngineer’s request
4.40 Frost Heave BS 812-124 • As per theEngineer’s request
4.41 Soil Resistivity ASTM G57, BS 1377-3 • As per theEngineer’s request
4.42 UnconfinedCompressiveStrength
ASTM D2166, BS1377-7
• As per theEngineer’s request
4.43 Point Load StrengthIndex of Rock21
(Also known asCrushing Strength)
ASTM D5731 • As per theEngineer’s request
Refer tofootnote
4.44 CompressiveStrength and ElasticModuli of Intact
Rock21
(Also known asCrushing Strength)
ASTM D7012
Sampling to be done inaccordance with ASTMD4543 or equivalent
• As per theEngineer’s request
Refer tofootnote
20 Footnote 20: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency oftesting shall be ‘Minimum of 3 tests per site’ or ‘1 test every 3000 m2 after compaction of finallayer’ whichever comes first.
21 Footnote 21: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency oftesting shall be ‘Minimum of 3 tests per site’ or ‘1 test every 1000 m2’ whichever comes first.
AASHTO T27, ASTMC33, C136, BS EN933-1, BS EN 12620
• Each source
• Visible change ingradation
• Every change in JobMix Formula (JMF)
• 1 test daily
• 1 test every 1000 m3
5.02 Material Finer than75 µm
AASHTO T11, ASTMC117, BS EN 933-1
• Each source
• Visible change ingradation
• 1 test daily
• 1 test every 1000 m3
5.03 Clay Lumps andFriable Particles
AASHTO T112, ASTMC142
• Each source
• (Visible) Change inmaterial
• 1 test weekly
• 1 test every 4000 m3
5.04 Lightweight Pieces(or Particles)
This includes coallignite, chert etc
AASHTO T113, ASTMC33, C123, BS EN1744-1
• Each source
• (Visible) Change inmaterial
• 1 test weekly
• 1 test every 4000 m3
22 Footnote 22: Aggregates which are to be used for concrete, asphalt, masonry (ASTMC144) and tiling work, Shotcrete, track ballast, grout, masonry grout (ASTM C404) etc asapplicable. The testing shall be carried out separately for each separate material or item (ie,coarse, fine etc) and the frequency of testing adhered to in each case mutually.
23 Footnote 23: This includes dune sand, washed sand, air-cooled blast furnace slagaggregate, lightweight aggregate, crushed materials which are used for the above listed orsimilar purposes.
24 Footnote 24: Where applicable this testing frequency is to be used for rock, bolder etctesting, or when rocks are used as backfill material as in shoreline etc works.
25 Footnote 25: Sampling shall be done in accordance with AASHTO T2, T248, ASTM C50,C702, D75, D3665, BS EN 932-1 or equivalent as applicable.
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Material /Section / Activi ty1, 2 & theRequired Tests Method3
Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
5.27 Constituents ofCoarse Recycled
Aggregates26
BS EN 933-11 • Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per month
Refer tofootnote
5.28 Influence ofRecycled AggregateExtract on the InitialSetting Time of
Cement26
BS EN 1744-6 • Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per month
Refer tofootnote
5.29 Polished Stone Value BS EN 1097-8 • As per theEngineer’s request
5.30 pH Value BS 1377-3 • As per theEngineer’s request
5.31 Methylene BlueValue
BS EN 933-9 • As per theEngineer’s request
5.32 Micro DevalCoefficient
AASHTO T327, ASTMD6928, D7428, BS EN1097-1
• As per theEngineer’s request
5.33 Iron Staining ASTM C641 • As per theEngineer’s request
5.34 Surface MoistureContent in Fine Aggregate(Chapman Flask)
ASTM C70, BS EN933-8
• As per theEngineer’s request
5.35 Chemical Analysis ofLimestone,Quicklime, andHydrated Lime
ASTM C25 • As per theEngineer’s request
5.36 Petrographic Analysis
ASTM C295, BS EN932-3
• As per theEngineer’s request
6.00 Grouts27 Refer tofootnote
6.01 Mix Proportion BS EN 445 • Each mix
• Change in mix
• 1 test per 25m3 6.02 Fresh Density BS EN 445 • Each mix
• Change in mix
• 1 test per 25 m3
26 Footnote 26: In the case of use of Recycled Aggregates, this test is to be carried out inaddition to the tests (physical & chemical properties) stipulated for the normal aggregates asper this section requirement.
27 Footnote 27: All grouts including Portland cement non-shrink grouts (used for pressure
grouting, semi-precast construction, prestressing construction etc) and/or productsconforming to BS EN 447 or equivalent shall be tested in accordance with this sectionrequirement as applicable.
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Material /Section / Activi ty1, 2 & theRequired Tests Method3
Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
7.00 Bituminous(Asphalt) ConcretePavement , Prime
Coat, Bitumen etc28,
29, 30, 31
Refer tofootnote
7.01 Field Density (orCompaction) –Nuclear Method
ASTM D2950 • 1 test every 300 m2 per lift (ie, percompacted layer)
• 1 test every 100 m(linear meter) foreach lane per lift
7.02 Field Density andPavement Thickness
(using cores)32
ASTM D3549, BS EN12697-29, BS EN12697-36
• 1 test every 1,000m2 per lift (ie, percompacted layer)
• 1 test every 300 m(linear meter) foreach lane per lift
Refer tofootnote
28 Footnote 28: The terms Bitumen and/or Asphalt refers to any material with the similarcharacteristic as the common bitumen and/or asphalt [All types of Base Course (BC),
Intermediate Course (IC), Service Course (SC), Wearing Course etc, Bitumen Binder of alltypes]. Hence all tests mentioned regarding bitumen and/or asphalt shall be carried out forany material with the similar characteristics as bitumen and/or asphalt at the specifiedfrequency.
29 Footnote 29: Bitumen testing will have to be carried out by the Contractor at the specifiedfrequency, irrespective of the fact whether the same tests have been carried out by thebitumen manufacturer or supplier.
30 Footnote 30: Sampling of material and preparation of samples shall be in accordance with AASHTO T2, T40, T168, T248, ASTM C702, D140, D979, BS EN 58 (BS 2000-474), BS EN12594 (BS 2000-461), BS EN 12697-27, BS EN 12697-28, BS EN 12697-29, BS EN 12697-30, BS EN 12697-33 or equivalent as applicable.
31 Footnote 31: Materials conforming to Asphalt Binder (ASTM D946), Prime Coat Cutback Asphalt – Slow Curing Type (ASTM D2026), Medium Curing Type (AASHTO M82, ASTMD2027), Rapid Curing Type (AASHTO M81, ASTM D2028), Tack Coat Emulsified Asphalt(AASHTO M140, ASTM M208, D977, D2397, BS 434-1), Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Cement(AASHTO M226, ASTM D3381), Penetration Graded Asphalt Cement (AASHTO M20), PrimeCoat, Bitumen Binder of all penetration grades, Paving Grade Bitumens (BS EN 12591),Hard Paving Grade Bitumens (BS EN 13924), Cutback Bitumen (BS EN 15322), PolymerModified Bitumens (BS EN 14023), Oxidised Bitumens (BS EN 13304), Hard IndustrialBitumens (BS EN 13305) etc or equivalent as applicable.
32 Footnote 32: 1 test (or 1 sample) refers to a pair of adjacent cores (150 mm diameter for
intermediate and base course and 100 mm diameter for wearing course). If asphalt is layedin two or more layers for any of the course, the coring and testing shall be completed for thefirst layer before the commencement of asphalt laying for the subsequent layer(s).
• 1 test every 15 mper lane(longitudinal andtransverse)
Measurementsare to be takenlongitudinallyandtransversely
7.36 Rolling Straight EdgeTest
(Also known asMeasurement ofPavementDeflection)
AASHTO T256, ASTMD4695
• 1 complete lane (fulllength of the road)per carriage way ineach traffic direction
7.37 Slip/Skip Resistanceof Surface
ASTM E2340, F2048,BS 7941-1, BS 7941-2,BS EN 13036-4
• As per theEngineer’s request
7.38 Water Sensitivity Test(Lottman Test)
Also known asTensile StrengthRatio Test
AASHTO T283, ASTMD4867
• As per theEngineer’s request
7.39 Elastic Recovery ofModified Bitumen
(Ductility)
AASHTO T301, ASTMD6084, BS EN 13398(BS 2000-516)
• Each source
• Each batch
• Change in material
• 1 test per 500 t ofbitumen
Specific forelastomer orblend ofelastomer-plastomerpolymers
34
Footnote 34: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency oftesting shall be ‘Minimum of 3 tests per site’ or ‘1 test every 3000 m2 after compaction of thefinal layer’ whichever comes first.
7.59 Moisture or VolatileDistillates -Bituminous PavingMixtures
ASTM D1461 • As per theEngineer’s request
7.60 Asphalt Content -Bituminous Mixturesby the NuclearMethod
ASTM D4125 • As per theEngineer’s request
7.61 AcceleratedWeathering -Bituminous Materials
ASTM D4798, 4799 • As per theEngineer’s request
35 Footnote 35: The temperature of the hot asphalt shall be measured for each truck load
before the asphalt is deposited into the hopper. The temperature for the same asphalt truckload shall be checked again before the compaction (ie, after it has been through the feederand on the ground ready for compaction).
ASTM A370, A1034,BS 4449, BS EN ISO6892-1, BS EN ISO15630-1, ISO 15835-2
• 1 test per 100splices
• If 3 consecutivetests prove
satisfactory,frequency may bereduced to 1 testper 250 splices
8.06 Welded Fabric38 AWS D1.4, BS EN ISO15630-2
• Each source
• Change in source
Refer tofootnote
8.07 Rib Geometry ASTM A370, BS 4449,BS EN ISO 15630-1
• As per theEngineer’s request
8.08 Compression -Metallic Materials
ASTM E9 • As per theEngineer’s request
36 Footnote 36: Reinforcement bars (BS 4482, 4483 etc), coils etc shall be tested as per thissection requirement.
37 Footnote 37: All the mandatory testing will have to be carried out by the Contractor at thespecified frequency, irrespective of the fact whether the same tests have been carried out bythe steel manufacturer or supplier and whether the mill certificate is available or not.
38
Footnote 38: These tests will have to be carried out in addition to the tests stipulated forsteel bars (and the stipulated frequency) as per this section requirement.
AWS D1.1, ASTME165, BS EN 571-1,BS EN ISO 3059, BSEN ISO 23277
• 20% of weldedlength
Refer tofootnote
9.10 Visual Test - FusionWelding
AWS D1.1, BS EN ISO17637
• 100% of weldedlength
40 Footnote 40: Sampling shall be done in accordance with ASTM A673 or equivalent asapplicable.
41 Footnote 41: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either the Ultrasonic Test or theRadiographic Test, whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with theEngineer. It may be better to choose Ultrasonic Test for structural steel. The Engineer hasthe right to choose the testing frequency specified in any of the relevant codes.
42 Footnote 42: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either the Magnetic Particle Test
or the Penetrating Test, whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with theEngineer. It may be better to choose Magnetic Particle Test for Carbon Steel. The Engineerhas the right to choose the testing frequency specified in any of the relevant codes.
10.01 Tension, Yield,Elongation, BreakStrength - Steel Wire,Strand, Rod
ASTM A370, A931, A1061, E8, BS 5896,BS EN ISO 15630-3
• 1 test for each reelof wire or strand
• 1 test per 1000 m ofwire or strand
• 1 test per 30 t foreach rod size
10.02 Relaxation - SteelWire, Strand, Rod
ASTM E328, BS 5896,BS EN ISO 15630-3
• 1 test for eachbatch/lot of wire orstrand
• 1 test per 30 t foreach rod size
43 Footnote 43: Materials and products conforming ASTM A416, A421, A722, ACI 318, BS5896 or equivalent shall be tested as per this section requirement.
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Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
10.17 Torsion Test - Wires,Strand
ACI 318, A938 • As per theEngineer’s request
10.18 Welding Test -Reinforcement Bars
ACI 318, AWS D1.4 • As per theEngineer’s request
11.00 Water 44, 45 Refer tofootnote
11.01 Total DissolvedSolids (TDS)
APHA 2540 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
• 1 test per week -ground water
11.02 Total SuspendedSolids (TSS)
APHA 2540 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
• 1 test per week -ground water
11.03 Total VolatileSuspended Solids(TVSS)
APHA 2540 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
11.04 Total VolatileDissolved Solids(TVDS)
APHA 2540 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
11.05 Settleable Solids APHA 2540 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
11.06 Total Solids APHA 2540 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
11.07 Turbidity APHA 2130 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
• 1 test per week -ground water
11.08 Sludge Weight APHA 2710 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
11.09 Sludge Volume APHA 2710 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
11.10 Sludge Volume Index APHA 2710 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
11.11 Oil & Grease APHA 5520 • 1 test per week -sewage treatment
44 Footnote 44: This water testing is to be carried out for water that is recovered from theground due to excavations (ground water), water that is received and discharged from thesewage treatment plant as applicable.
45 Footnote 45: The specified tests are to be carried out for each sewage treatment plant atthe specified frequency.
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Material /Section / Activi ty1, 2 & theRequired Tests Method3
Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
12.00 Cement46, 47, 48 Refer to
footnote12.01 Compressive
Strength of HydraulicCement (Mortars)
AASHTO T106, ASTMC109, BS EN 196-1
• Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per 250 t ofcement
12.02 Chemical Analysis ofCement
AASHTO T105, ASTMC114, BS EN 196-2
• Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per 250 t ofcement
12.03 Setting Time AASHTO T131, ASTM
C191, C266, BS EN196-3
• Each source
• Change in material• 1 test per 250 t of
cement
12.04 Consistency,Soundness
AASHTO T129, ASTMC187, BS EN 196-3
• Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per 250 t ofcement
12.05 Fineness of Cement AASHTO T98, T153, ASTM C115, C204,C430, BS EN 196-6
• Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per 250 t of
cement12.06 Consistence of Fresh
Mortar - MasonryCement
BS EN 413-2 • Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per 250 t ofcement
12.07 Air Content -Masonry Cement
BS EN 413-2 • Each source
• Change in material
• 1 test per 250 t ofcement
46 Footnote 46: Ordinary Portland-Cement (AASHTO M85, ASTM C150, BS EN 197-1),Sulphate Resisting Portland-Cement (BS 4027), Portland Blast Furnace Slag Cement,Masonry Cement (ASTM C91 or BS EN 413-1) or equivalent shall be tested in accordancewith this section as applicable.
47 Footnote 47: The testing is to be carried out on site irrespective of whether themanufacturers’ certificates are available or the testing has been done by the ready-mixconcrete supplier.
48 Footnote 48: Sampling shall be done in accordance with ASTM C183, BS EN 196-7 orequivalent
49 Footnote 49: Where applicable testing for these materials are to be carried out in additionto the normal tests which have already been specified in this section for cement.
50 Footnote 50: Precast Concrete Paver Units (Perforated and Non-Perforated), Cement UnitPavers, Ferrocement Roof Slabs, Ferrocement Sunbreaker Slabs, Natural Stone Products,
Natural Stone Walkway Pavers, Slate, Dimension Stones and/or materials and productsconforming to ASTM C936, BS EN 1469, BS EN 12057, BS EN 12058, BS EN 12059 orequivalent shall be tested as per this section requirements as applicable.
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Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
14.00 Surfaces for Sports Areas, Playground
Surfacing etc51, 52
Refer tofootnote
14.01 Slip Resistance BS EN 14837 • 1 test per 500 m2
14.02 Joint Strength -Synthetic Surfaces
BS EN 12228 • 1 test per 500 m2
14.03 Water InfiltrationRate
BS EN 12616 • 1 test per 500 m2
14.04 RotationalResistance
BS EN 15301-1 • 1 test per 500 m2
14.05 Shock Absorption BS EN 14808 • 1 test per 500 m2
14.06 Spike Resistance BS EN 14810 • 1 test per 500 m2
14.07 Ball Roll Behaviour BS EN 12234 • 1 test per 500 m
2
14.08 Artificial Weathering
Test, EnvironmentalTesting
BS EN 14836 • 1 test per 500 m2
14.09 Fire Test BS 7188 • 1 test per 500 m2
15.00 Admixtures53, 54 Refer tofootnote
15.01 Water SolubleChloride Content
BS EN 480-10 • Each Type
• Each source
• Change in material
15.02 Setting Time BS EN 480-2 • Each Type
• Each source
• Change in material
15.03 Alkali Content of Admixtures
BS EN 480-12 • Each Type
• Each source
• Change in material
15.04 Bleeding of Concrete BS EN 480-4 • Each Type
• Each source
• Change in material
51 Footnote 51: Products and materials conforming to BS 7044-1, BS EN 14877, BS EN14904, BS EN 15330-1, BS EN 15330-2 or equivalent shall also be tested as per this sectionrequirement.
52 Footnote 52: Sampling shall be done in accordance with BS 7188 or equivalent asapplicable.
53 Footnote 53: Admixtures for concrete, mortar, grout, masonry etc as applicable. Admixtures conforming to ASTM C494, C1017, BS EN 934-1, BS EN 934-2, BS EN 934-3,BS EN 934-4, BS EN 934-5 or equivalent as applicable.
54 Footnote 54: Reference concrete, mortar, masonry for testing and sampling shall be donein accordance with BS EN 480-1, BS EN 480-13, BS EN 934-6 or equivalent as applicable.
55 Footnote 55: Cast-in-Place, Ready-mix, Shotcrete, Self Consolidating and/or Concreteconforming to ASTM C94, BS 8500-1, BS 8500-2, BS EN 206-1 or equivalent shall be testedas per this section requirement as applicable.
56 Footnote 56: Sampling shall be done in accordance with ASTM C823 or equivalent whereapplicable.
16.10 Air Content of FreshConcrete – PressureMethod
AASHTO T152, ASTMC231, BS EN 12350-7
• As per theEngineer’s request
16.11 Air Content of FreshConcrete –Volumetric Method
AASHTO T196, ASTMC173
• As per theEngineer’s request
16.12 Bleeding ASTM C232 • As per the
Engineer’s request16.13 Density of Hardened,
UnhardenedConcrete - On Site,Nuclear Method
AASHTO T271, ASTMC1040, BS EN 12390-7
• As per theEngineer’s request
16.14 Water Absorption ofHardened Concrete58
ASTM C642, BS 1881-122
• 1 test per 500 m3 Refer tofootnote
57 Footnote 57: 1 test shall refer to 3 monitoring points (ie, near the top surface, centre andnear the bottom surface of the concrete pour) per 50 m2 of concrete applied.
58 Footnote 58: The required number of samples shall be tested per test as per the relevantspecification.
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Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
16.31 Particle Coating AASHTO T195, ASTMD2489
• As per theEngineer’s request
16.32 Effect of Chemical Admixtures on theCorrosion ofEmbedded Steel -ChlorideEnvironment
ASTM G109 • As per theEngineer’s request
16.33 PetrographicExamination onHardened Concrete
ASTM C856 • As per theEngineer’s request
16.34 Tensile SplittingStrength of Test
Specimens
BS EN 12390-6 • As per theEngineer’s request
16.35 Flexural Strength ofHardened Concrete
BS EN 12390-5 • As per theEngineer’s request
16.36 Tensile Strength ofConcrete Surfaces
ASTM C1583 • As per theEngineer’s request
16.37 Pull-Out Strength -Hardened Concrete
ASTM C900 • As per theEngineer’s request
16.38 Length Change ofConcrete Due to Alkali-Silica Reaction- Hardened Concrete
ASTM C1293 • As per theEngineer’s request
16.39 Abrasion Resistanceof Concrete Surfaces
ASTM C481, C779,C944, C1138
• As per theEngineer’s request
16.40 Time of Setting ofConcrete Mixtures byPenetrationResistance
ASTM C403 • As per theEngineer’s request
17.00 Concrete Curing59 Refer tofootnote
17.01 Water Retention -Curing Compound
AASHTO T155, ASTMC156, C309, C1315, BS
7542
• Each Type
• Each source
• Change inmaterial
17.02 Reflectance,Pigments - CuringCompound
ASTM E1347 • Each Type
• Each source
• Change inmaterial
59 Footnote 59: Products conforming to AASHTO M148, M182, ASTM C171, C309, C1315 orequivalent shall be tested in accordance with this section as applicable.
ASTM D412, D638,D882, D2370, D2523,D4073, BS EN 12311-1, BS EN 12311-2, BSEN ISO 527-1 (BS2782-3, ISO 527-1),BS EN 527-3, BS EN527-5
• 1 test per 10,000m2
• 1 test per 1000 mlength for waterstop
• Change in material
60 Footnote 60: The testing is to be carried out for all waterproofing works such as tunnels,mined tunnels, building foundations, roofing, bridge-deck etc whether new construction orrepair of existing structures.
61 Footnote 61: The products such as Bonded Membrane, Unbonded Membrane, ButylRubber Sheeting, Thermoplastic Membrane (PVC), Composite (Self-Adhering) MembraneSheeting, Flexible Cementitious and Non-Cementitious Membrane, Bituminous Type, AsphaltPrimer (ASTM D41), Mastic Asphalt (BS EN 12970), Polymer Modified Bituminous Coating(BS EN 15814), Flexible Sheet (BS EN 13967), Cold Liquid-Applied ElastomericWaterproofing Membrane (ASTM C836) or equivalent shall be tested as per this section.
62
Footnote 62: The sampling, preparation of samples shall be done in accordance with ASTM D146, D228, D2829, D3183, D3617, D5147, D7636, BS EN 13416 or equivalent asapplicable.
65 Footnote 65: Masonry, Masonry Units, Precast Concrete Masonry Units, Movement JointMaterials, Mortar, Screed, Plaster, Skim Coat, Grout for Masonry, Bonding Agent, Lime,Gypsum, Polymer Modified Cement Mortar, Prepacked Floor Screed, Prepacked WaterproofScreed, Self-Levelling Screed, Prepacked Plaster, Prepacked Skim Coat, Grouts for Masonry(ASTM C476), Mortar for Masonry (ASTM C144, C270) and/or products or materialsconforming to BS 6073-2, BS EN 771-1, BS EN 771-2, BS EN 771-3, BS EN 771-4, BS EN771-5, BS EN 771-6, BS EN 1338 or equivalent shall be tested as per this sectionrequirement.
66 Footnote 66: Each material shall be tested separately as per the specified testingfrequency as applicable.
67 Footnote 67: Sampling shall be done in accordance with ASTM C50, C67, C1019, BS EN13892-1 or equivalent as applicable.
30.06 Modulus of Raptureand BreakingStrength - Tiles
BS EN ISO 10545-4 • 1 test per 3000units
• 1 test per type
• Change in material
30.07 Moisture Expansion -Tiles
BS EN ISO 10545-10 • As per theEngineer’s request
30.08 Chemical Resistance
- Tiles
BS EN ISO 10545-13 • As per the
Engineer’s request30.09 Resistance to Stains
- TilesBS EN ISO 10545-14 • As per the
Engineer’s request
73 Footnote 73: Products and materials conforming to BS 5385-1, BS 5385-2, BS 5385-3, BS5385-4, BS 5385-5, BS EN 12004, BS EN 13748-1, BS EN 13748-2, BS EN 13888, BS EN14411, BS EN 14891, BS EN ISO 10545, BS ISO 13007-1, BS ISO 13007-3 or equivalentshall also be tested as per this section requirement as applicable.
74 Footnote 74: Sampling and testing is to be done in accordance with BS EN 13748-1, BSEN 13748-2, BS EN ISO 10545-1 or equivalent as applicable.
34.13 Pigment Content ASTM D3723 • 1 test per type
• Change in material
75 Footnote 75: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either one of these Tests,whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with the Engineer.
76 Footnote 76: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either one of these Tests,whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with the Engineer.
Footnote 79: Pipes, fittings, valves etc and/or products and materials conforming to BS3505, BS EN ISO 1452-1, BS EN ISO 1452-2, BS EN ISO 1452-3, BS EN ISO 1452-4, BSEN ISO 1452-5 or equivalent shall be tested as per this section requirement as applicable.
37.01 Dimensions BS EN 639, BS EN640, BS EN 641, BSEN 642
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
37.02 Hydrostatic PressureTest, PressureTesting,Watertightness Test
BS EN 639, BS EN640, BS EN 641, BSEN 642
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
37.03 Hydrostatic LeakTesting
ASTM E1003, BS EN639, BS EN 640, BS
EN 641
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
37.04 Ultrasonic LeakTesting
ASTM E1002 • Each line
37.05 Low Pressure Air
Test82 - Sewerline
ASTM C924 • Each line Refer tofootnote
37.06 Negative AirPressure (Vacuum)82 - Sewerline
ASTM C1214 • Each line Refer tofootnote
80 Footnote 80: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either one of these Tests,whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with the Engineer.
81 Footnote 81: Pipes, (Reinforced) Concrete Pressure Pipes, Prestressed ConcretePressure Pipes (Cylinder and Non-Cylinder Type), Distributed Reinforcement ConcretePressure Pipes (Cylinder and Non-Cylinder Type), Fitting, Joints, Covers, Spigot-and-SocketJoints, Welded Joints, Sealing Rings, Pipe Couplings and/or materials and productsconforming to BS 5911-1, BS 5911-3, BS 5911-4, BS 5911-6, BS EN 1916, BS EN 1917 orequivalent shall be tested as per this section requirement as applicable.
82 Footnote 82: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either one of these Tests,whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with the Engineer.
• Change in material38.03 Straightness BS EN 295-3 • Each batch of
delivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
38.04 Bending MomentResistance
BS EN 295-3 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material38.05 Tensile Testing BS EN 295-3 • Each batch of
delivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
38.06 Chemical Resistance ASTM C301, BS EN295-3
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material38.07 Leak Test, Water
Test, Pressure Test ASTM C828, BS EN295-3
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
83 Footnote 83: Ceramics, Pipes, Pipe fittings, Drainpipes, Pipe couplings, Joints, Sewers etcshall also be tested in accordance with this section requirement.
84 Footnote 84: Products and materials conforming to BS EN 295-1, BS EN 295-2, BS EN
295-4, BS EN 295-5, BS EN 295-6, BS EN 295-7, BS EN 295-10 or equivalent as applicable.The sampling shall be done in accordance with BS EN 295-2, BS EN 295-3 or equivalent asapplicable.
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Minimum
Frequency4, 5 Remarks
38.08 Strength (Crushing) ASTM C301, BS EN295-3
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter• Each type
• Change in material
38.10 Angular Deflection BS EN 295-3 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
38.11 Fatigue Test, WearTest, Roughness
(Surface) Test
BS EN 295-3 • As per theEngineer’s request
38.12 Thermal Testing BS EN 295-3 • As per theEngineer’s request
38.13 Water Absorption ASTM C301 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
38.14 Hydrostatic LeakTesting85
ASTM E1003 • Each line Refer tofootnote
38.15 Ultrasonic LeakTesting85 ASTM E1002 • Each line Refer tofootnote
85 Footnote 85: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either one of these Tests,whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with the Engineer.
• Change in material39.06 Strain Corrosion As per relevant
standards• As per the
Engineer’s request
39.07 Liner Thickness As per relevantstandards
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
39.08 Loss on Ignition ASTM D2584 • As per theEngineer’s request
39.09 Leak Test (WaterTest)
As per relevantstandards
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
86 Footnote 86: Plastic Piping Systems for Non-Pressure Drainage and Sewer, PolyesterResin Concrete (PRC), Pipes and Fittings with Flexible Joints, Plastic Pipelines, PipeCouplings, Drainpipes, Manholes and Inspection Chambers and/or products and materialsconforming to BS EN 1796, BS EN 14364 or equivalent shall be tested as per this sectionrequirement as applicable.
87 Footnote 87: Sample preparation shall be in accordance with ASTM D618 or equivalent asapplicable.
39.12 Water Absorption ASTM D570 • 1 test per 30 pipes
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material39.13 Resistance to Short-
Time HydraulicPressure
ASTM D1599 • As per theEngineer’s request
39.14 CompressiveProperties
ASTM D695 • As per theEngineer’s request
40.00 Duct ile Iron (DI)Pipes, Fittings,Flange, AdaptorGaskets, Valves88, 89
Refer tofootnote
40.01 Dimensions BS EN 545, BS EN598, BS EN 1092-2,BS ISO 2531
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
40.02 Operating Pressure BS EN 545, BS EN598, BS EN 1092-2,BS ISO 2531
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
40.03 Internal Lining BS EN 545, BS EN598, BS EN 1092-2
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
88 Footnote 88: DI Pipes, Spheroidal-graphite cast-iron, Cast-iron, Cast-iron pipelines, Pipefittings, Pipe couplings, Pipes and Valves used for Water, Gas and Sewerage Pipelines,Isolating Valves, Check Valves, Air Valves, Control Valves, Protective Film Materials(BS6076) and/or product and material conforming to BS EN 969, ISO 4633 or equivalentshall be tested in accordance with this section requirement as applicable.
89 Footnote 89: Sampling shall be done in accordance with BS 6001-1 (ISO 2859-1) orequivalent as applicable.
40.04 External Coating BS EN 545, BS EN598, BS EN 1092-2,
BS EN 15189
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter• Each type
• Change in material
40.05 Wrapping Material ASTM D1000, BS2782-0, BS EN 15189
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
40.06 Metal Pipe andTubing
ASTM E213 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type• Change in material
40.07 Hydrostatic Leak
Testing90
ASTM E1003 • Each line Refer tofootnote
40.08 Ultrasonic Leak
Testing90
ASTM E1002 • Each line Refer tofootnote
40.09 Rubber Gaskets,Seals, Joint Rings
ISO 4633 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material40.10 Valves for all
PurposesBS EN 1074-1, 1074-2, 1074-3, 1074-4,1074-5, 1074-6
• Each batch ofdelivery
• Each Diameter
• Each type
• Change in material
40.11 Epoxy Coating -Ductile Iron Pipes,Fittings and Accessories
BS EN 14901 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
40.12 Adhesion to Pipe -Internal Lining
ASTM D4541 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
40.13 Salt Spray Test -Internal Lining
ASTM B117 • Each batch ofdelivery
• Each type
• Change in material
90 Footnote 90: It is sufficient for the Contractor to carry out either one of these Tests,whichever is deemed suitable for the site in consultation with the Engineer.
ASTM F1514, BS4682-2, BS 4682-3, BS4682-4, BS 4805, BS5921, BS EN 426, BSEN 427, BS EN 662,BS EN 669, BS EN986, BS EN 994, BSEN 1841, BS EN 1910,BS EN 13329, BS EN13647, BS ISO 17984,BS ISO 23999, BS ISO24341
• Each type• Change in material
42.05 Changes in Appearance, LightStability
ASTM F1515, BS EN1471
• As per theEngineer’s request
92 Footnote 92: Floor coverings, Laminates, Sheet flooring, Panel flooring and/or materialsand products conforming to BS 4050-2, BS 4592-0, BS EN 685, BS EN 1307, BS EN 1470,BS EN 13297, BS EN 13329, BS EN 13848, BS EN 14259, BS EN 14293, BS EN 14342, BSEN 14565, BS EN 14978, BS EN 15468, BS ISO 10874 or equivalent shall also be tested asper this section as applicable.
93 Footnote 93: Sampling of material and products shall be in accordance with BS EN 14259,BS EN 14762 or equivalent as applicable.
44.09 Deflection Tests,Strength of Materials- Gullies, ManholeCovers
BS EN 124, BS EN1253-2
• Each type• Change in material
44.10 Load Test - ManholeCovers
BS EN 124 • Each type
• Change in material
94 Footnote 94: Gullies, Gullies with light liquids closure, Manholes, Access covers, Waste-water drainage, Drainage, Surface-water drainage, Water supply, Waste systems, Rainwatercontrol systems etc shall be tested as per this section requirement as applicable and/orProducts and Materials conforming to BS EN 124, BS EN 1253-1, Spheroidal graphite cast
irons (ISO 1083), Gray cast iron (ISO 185) or equivalent shall also be tested in accordancewith this section requirement as applicable.
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Determination of thickness at specified pressures. Procedure for
determination of thickness of single layers of multilayer products
489) BS EN ISO 9864 - Geosynthetics. Test method for the determination of
mass per unit area of geotextiles and geotextile-related products
490) BS EN ISO 9934-1 - Non-destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing.
General principles
491) BS EN ISO 9963-1, BS 6068-2.51: - Water quality. Determination of
alkalinity. Determination of total and composite alkalinity
492) BS EN ISO 9963-2, BS 6068-2.52 - Water quality. Determination of
alkalinity. Determination of carbonate alkalinity
493) BS EN ISO 10319 - Geosynthetics. Wide-width tensile test
494) BS EN ISO 10321 - Geosynthetics. Tensile test for joints/seams by wide-
width strip method
495) BS EN ISO 10416 - Petroleum and natural gas industries. Drilling fluids.
Laboratory testing
496) BS EN ISO 10545-1 - Ceramic tiles. Sampling and basis for acceptance
497) BS EN ISO 10545-2 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of dimensions and
surface quality
498) BS EN ISO 10545-3 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of water absorption,
apparent porosity, apparent relative density and bulk density
499) BS EN ISO 10545-4 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of modulus of rupture
and breaking strength
500) BS EN ISO 10545-5 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of impact resistance by
measurement of coefficient of restitution
501) BS EN ISO 10545-6 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to deep
abrasion for unglazed tiles
502) BS EN ISO 10545-7 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to surface
abrasion for glazed tiles
503) BS EN ISO 10545-8 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of linear thermal
expansion
504) BS EN ISO 10545-10 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of moisture expansion
505) BS EN ISO 10545-11 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of crazing resistance
for glazed tiles
506) BS EN ISO 10545-13 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of chemical
resistance
507) BS EN ISO 10545-14 - Ceramic tiles. Determination of resistance to stains508) BS EN ISO 10863 - Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing.