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1. QUALITY OF MATERIALS

Section Description

1.1 Specifications

1.2 Concrete

1.3 Quality

1.4 Mixing

1.5 Water

1.6 Placing & Cleanliness

1.7 Cement

1.8 Additives

1.9 Samples

1.10 Sand (Fine Aggregate)

1.11 Coarse Aggregate

1.12 Size of Aggregate

1.13 Cement Mortar

1.14 Iron and Steel work

1.15 Stabilized backfill

1.16 Water Proofing

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1. QUALITY OF MATERIALS
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1.1 Specifications. All materials not otherwise specified are to be in accordance
with the Specification of the British Standards Institution, in so far as those
Specifications apply. All material needs to be submitted to Du for approval.

1.2 Concrete. Concrete shall be of the quality required by this Specification or as

directed by the Civil Works Supervisor.

The contractor must use ready mixed concrete for any specified grade of concrete,
subject to approval of the concrete supplier and mix design, etc., by the Civil Work
Supervisor. All ready mixed concrete shall conform to BS 5238, batches at the
concrete plant, to be used to approval and shall comply with all the requirements of
the concrete.

The concrete shall be carried out in purpose made agitators operating continuously,
or transit mixers specially designed to carry the product. The concrete shall be
compacted in its final position within a maximum period of two hours of its batching
time at the plant unless a longer period is agreed by the Civil Works Supervisor
under special circumstances. The time of batching concrete shall be recorded on the
delivery note along with the details of the constituents of each batch of mix.

When truck mixed concrete is used water is to be added at the central batching plant
of quality and in quantity as specified or approved. With trucks mounted with proper
water dispensers the possibility of adding water, to dry mixed batch at site can be
decided by the Works Supervisor. Under no circumstances water shall be allowed to
be added either during the transit or at site to the ready mixed concrete.
The transit mixers and their mixing and discharge requirements shall comply with
the requirements BS 4251.

CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

Grade of Concrete A B C D

Characteristic strength
28 days in N/mm2 40 35 25 15

Individual Test Results

To be more than (N/mm2) 32 28 20 12

Mixes to be designed for mean Strength

(N/mm2) 48 44 32 20

Slump Max (with plasticiser) 70 70 100 120

Max. water cement ratio 0.4 0.45 0.55 0.65

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Minimum Cement (kg/m3) 400 370 300 250

Total aggregate (kg/m3) %age of fine 1650

1700 1750 1800
aggregate to total Dry Aggregate kg/m3

Zone (Coarse) 40 – 45 40 – 45 35 – 50 35 – 50
Zone (Medium) 35 – 40 35 – 40 35 – 50 -
Zone (Fine) 30 – 35 30 – 35 35 – 50 -

Nominal maximum size of aggregate 20mm 20mm 20mm 10mm

Method of compaction All (A – B – C – D) Vibrated

For pumpable concrete, admixture may be used to increase the workability. As there
is likelihood of higher strengths due to their use, the requirements of average of four
cubes and that of an individual test result have to be correspondingly increased and
those figures shall be agreed upon at the trial mix stage.

7 – days strength is 0.8 of 28 days strength.

All Materials are to generally conform to following standards:

Cement : BS 12
Water : BS 3148 (Also as specified for concrete works)
Aggregates : BS 882
Admixtures : BS 5075 Part I

All concrete mixers are to be designed according to requirements of the above table.

As directed by Du Representative.

1.3 Quality.

(a) Where necessary, details of the concrete to be employed for Jointing Chamber
construction will be included on the construction drawing. In all other cases,
Concrete Quality “A” shall be used for the construction of jointing Chambers and for
other operations as specified.

(b) Concrete Quality “D” shall be used for concrete blocks in which ducts are laid and
for filling Frames and Covers unless otherwise specified; also for duct concrete
surround.

(c) Where a coarse concrete is required for supporting or protecting buried plant,
Concrete Quality “C” shall be used, unless otherwise specified.

(d) Concrete Quality “B” shall be used for insertion between electricity supplies and
plant where normal separation cannot be obtained, unless otherwise specified.
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1.4 Mixing.

(a) Concrete Mixing will be done by machine, hand mixing of concrete is not allowed
for any concrete work. Site mixing of concrete with machine will only be allowed if no
source of ready mix concrete is available, subject to prior approval of mix design,
etc., by the Engineer.

(b) When mixed by machine the ingredients shall be put into the machine dry
without prior mixing. The water may be inserted either first or last. Such machines
shall, however, be used only so long as they ensure thorough mixing and are
maintained in clean condition. They shall be of the “batch” type.

(c) Sand and aggregate, other than all-in aggregate shall be stored separately on
site.

1.5 Water. The standard cleanliness of water for mixing is that it shall be free from
impurities. The quantity used shall be sufficient, but not more than sufficient, to
secure a plastic mixture and shall not exceed that necessary to provide the
maximum specified slump. The Civil Works Supervisor may reject concrete which, in
his opinion, is over watered to the extent that its strength will be impaired.

Further, the quality of water shall conform to BS 3148

The PH requirements of water shall be from 7-9.

The inorganic impurities or water shall not exceed the following:

• Chloride = 600mg/litre
• Sulphate = 500gms/litre
• Total dissolves solid = 2000mg/litre
• Alkali carbonate and Bicarbonate = 1000mg/litre

1.6 Placing and Cleanliness.

(a) The concrete shall be deposited in its intended position as quickly as possible
after being mixed within the specified time period and all concrete footings and
foundations shall be tamped and carefully levelled.

(b) Concrete which has become hard, dry or dirty after being mixed shall not be
used. If any earth falls on the top of any concrete after laying and before the work is
completed it shall be carefully removed.

(c) Cleanliness shall be observed in all operations and in relation to all materials.

1.7 Cement.

(a) All cement shall be fresh and of approved manufacturer. Wherever so specified
ordinary Portland cement shall be locally manufactured complying with BS 12 or
ASTM 150 type 1 Sulphate resisting cement to be used for all underground structure.
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BS 4027 or ASTM 5. The soil conditions may require the cement to be type
MSRPC which will take preference on any other type of cement.

(b) Cement brought to the site shall have prior approval and the contractor shall
submit at all times the manufacturers test certificate and proof that required
specification has been complied with together with a note of the date manufacture
certificate by an independent approved lab. The cement shall be rejected in case
considered as unsuitable for the works.

(c) The cement shall be properly stored under cover and clear ground to wall protect
against the effect of weather and contamination. Bags of the cement once opened
shall be completely consumed.

1.8 Additives. No additives of any type shall normally be allowed unless approved
by Civil Works Supervisor. Wherever fair surfaced concrete is specified or for ready
mixed concrete the contractor shall use approved plasticisers to improve the
workability of concrete. All plasticizers shall be strictly used to the recommendations
of the manufacturer.

The concrete for all below ground structures has to be necessarily watertight. For
this purpose a suitable approved integral waterproofing compound described as a
blend of inorganic plasticizer shall be used.

1.9 Samples. Where required Civil Works Supervisor shall direct the contractor to
provide the required certificate of test report for the cement from approved
independent laboratory.

1.10 Sand (Fine Aggregate). All sand shall be in accordance with BS 882, part 2
grading of sand shall be within the limits of class C or M table 5 of BS 882. The
percentage by weight passing BS 410 test sieve 300mm shall not exceed 30%.

Fine aggregates shall comply with the following specifications:

• Clay lumps and flyable particles (to ASTM C142) – Max 1% by weight.
• Coal, Lignite and shells (to ASTM C123) – max 1% by weight.
• Acid soluble Chloride – Less than 0.06% by weight.
• Acid soluble Sulphates – Less than 0.04% by weight.
• Sodium Sulphate soundness test (ASTM C88-5 cycles) – loss less than 10% by
weight.
• Sand equivalent (AASHTO M6) – Minimum 70%.
• Water absorption (ASTM C128/127) – Maximum 2%.

1.11 Coarse Aggregate. The coarse aggregate shall be in accordance with BS 882,
part 2 Grading or coarse aggregate shall be with Table 1 of BS 882 for nominal size
of graded aggregate 20mm to 5mm.

Coarse aggregates shall nominally comply with the following specifications:

• Soft & flyable particles (to ASTM 142) – max 10% by weight.
• Organic material of any nature – Not allowed.
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• Acid soluble Chlorides (BS 812) – less than 0.03% by weight.

• Acid soluble Sulphate (BS 812) – Less than 0.03% be weight.
• Magnesium Sulphate soundness test (ASTM C88) – Loss less than 10% by weight.
• Fine value (BS 812 part 111) – More than 100kn.
• Flakiness & Elongation Index (BS 812) – Less than 2.5%.
• Abrasion loss (ASTM C131) – Less than 2.5%.
• Water absorption (ASTM C128/127) – Maximum 2.3%

1.12 Size of Aggregate. Aggregate for each of the qualities of mix included in Para
1.2 shall be graded up to and including:

A - 20mm
B - 20mm
C - any size suitable for work
D - 10mm

1.13 Cement Mortar.

(a) The Cement Mortar shall consist of: One measurement of cement confirming to
the relevant BS. Three measures of sand conforming to BS 1200.

(b) The materials after being gauged shall be thoroughly mixed in a dry state on
mixing boards (Para 1.4 refers), and then thoroughly mixed with sufficient water to
form a stiff mortar.

(c) On no account shall water be added after mortar has once been mixed and
mortar, after it has once begun to set, shall not be used or mixed with other cement
and sand.

(d) An excess of water shall in no case be used for mixing, and if more water than is
necessary be used, such mortar after it has begun to set shall not be mixed with
further quantity of sand and cement, but the whole shall be condemned.

1.14 Iron and Steel Work. All reinforcing bars shall be hot rolled high yield
strength bars from an approved manufacturer complying with BS 4449 or similar
approved standard Cold twisted bars shall be to BS 4482 or equal approved
standard. Steel Fabric reinforcement shall comply with BS 4483 or equal approved
standard. All steel received at site shall have necessary mill certificate and shall be
subject to conformation tests from an approved independent test for which samples
shall be drawn from actual batch of steel employed for the works.

1.15 Stabilized backfill. Stabilized Backfill shall consist of excavated soil mixed
with cement. The ratio of excavated soil to cement shall be 10 to 1, or as otherwise
specified, for the backfilling of trenches. Mixing may be carried out by hand or
machine in either case the mixing shall be sufficient to give an even colour
throughout.

1.16 Waterproofing. All concrete works below ground and in contact with soil shall
be water proofed in the following manner.
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Externally all concrete surfaces shall be applied with a suitable primer and then
with a self adhesive membrane equivalent to Bituthene 1000 XHc or equal approved.
The membrane shall be protected by 3mm thick protection board. The protection
board shall be properly wrapped and secured in place before any backfilling works.

All such structures shall have heavy duty water stop min 250mm wide (centre fix or
rearguard type depending on the situation at site).

All application shall be strictly to the Manufacturer’s recommendations.

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2. EXCAVATION SECTION
Section Description

2.1 General

2.2 Sub-soil

2.3 Protection of Excavated Material

2.4 Timbering, Etc.

2.5 Objection

2.6 Mechanical Excavators

2.7 Silencers

2.8 Protection Paving

2.9 Pilot Holes & Trial Excavations

2.10 Side shafts

2.11 Supports

2.12 Width of Trench

2.13 Standard Depth

2.14 Change of Level

2.15 Trenches for polyethylene cable

2.16 Tunnelling

2.17 Ground Water Lowering

2.18 Blasting of Rock

2.19 Bunds
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2. EXCAVATION SECTION

2.1 General. The Contractor shall excavate in the Carriageway or Footway, in

positions as he may be directed by the Civil Works Supervisor carefully segregating
the surface and foundation materials from other excavated materials in the order
that, unless otherwise directed by the Civil Works Supervisor, they may be replaced,
as possible in their original order.

2.2 Subsoil.

(a) Excavated subsoil shall be protected from weathering action which would cause a
damaging increase in the natural moisture content of the soil, leading to the
formation of Voids and / or settlement after backfilling.

(b) The amount of excavated soil left exposed above ground overnight shall be kept
to a minimum.

(c) Normally a certain amount of subsoil, roughly equivalent to the volume of duct
being laid is surplus and carted to tip. Subsoil which is damaged or unsuitable shall
be selected for cartage to tip and, if required, suitable undamaged subsoil shall be
brought from a newly excavated length, or imported to site to replace the subsoil
carted away.

2.3 Protection of Excavated material. The type of protection to be undertaken is

as follows:

(a) Wet weather excavated material shall be staked in a ridged heap and protected
against rain by covering with polyethylene or other waterproof sheeting. Where
excavated materials cover a channel, boards, or alternatively a length of duct, shall
be laid beneath the excavated material to maintain the water channel. Some of the
excavated material shall be placed to act as a dam to turn water away from any
open excavation.

(b) Dry weather subsoil being excavated and backfilled during the same day needs
no special protection unless it is in the form of large pieces of clay which may
become baked hard, in which case they should be covered with smaller material from
the subsoil or with polyethylene or other water proof sheeting. Any subsoil left
exposed above ground over night or for longer periods should be protected with
polyethylene or other waterproof sheeting in order that natural water content is
maintained.

2.4 Timbering, etc. Except where otherwise provided, the excavation shall include
all necessary timbering, sheet piling and shoring to maintain stability of the
excavation.

2.5 Objection. If the Contractor shall object, in writing to any position selected as
being likely to cause damage to adjoining property, the contractor shall give such
modified directions as shall remove the objection or shall submit the matter to the
Engineer, and if he deem the objection to be reasonable, the Contractor shall be
relieved of liability for damage that may result from due and proper execution of the
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work in the position so objected to. In this event the contractor shall submit a
proposal to specify the precautions that shall be taken to safeguard the property
which gives rise to the objection to the Engineer.

2.6 Mechanical Excavators. Any mechanical excavator must be capable of allowing

for, and should be used in such a manner as to fulfil the requirements of Paras 2.1
and 2.12 of this specification in respect of segregation of materials and width of
trench obtainable by using manual excavation.

2.7 Silencers. Where pneumatic drills or other power driven road breaking
appliance are used, they shall be fitted with efficient silencing devices. The
compressor and other power driven machines used for work shall be maintained in
an efficient condition so as to avoid undue noise.

2.8 Protection Pavings. The contractor shall take all reasonable steps to prevent
damage to pavings by his plant, and to protect pavings from contamination by fuel
and / oil from his equipment.

2.9 Pilot Holes and Trial Excavations. The contractor shall excavate in the
carriage way or footway in positions as he may be directed by the Civil Works
Supervisor, such pilot holes or trial excavations as are necessary to meet the
requirements.

2.10 Side Shafts. Where deemed necessary by the Civil Works Supervisor Side
shafts shall be excavated alongside the trench as required to negotiate obstructions.

2.11 Supports.

(a) The supports of an excavation shall be so designed and placed to prevent loss of
ground from beneath adjacent paved surface and to permit, wherever possible
withdrawal of such supports and consolidation of the space occupied. The prior
agreement of the Civil Works Supervisor must be obtained and recorded in the
Works Diary where the withdrawal of supports is considered to constitute a greater
danger to the surrounding property than the subsequent void produced by rotting
timber.

(b) Existing mains and services shall be adequately supported by temporary slinging
or strutting or where required by the Civil Works Supervisor, by brick or concrete
piers. At the discretion of the Civil Works Supervisor where existing mains or
services render compaction of the back fill beneath them difficult the backfill shall be
stabilized by mixing it with cement in the ratio of 10 parts soil 1 part cement by
volume.

2.12 Width of Trench. In no case shall be the width of trench excavated be greater
than is reasonably necessary for satisfactory execution of work. In unmade however,
this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Civil Works Supervisor, if the
Contractor desires to use a wide excavator in such a position where a wide trench
would not be determined to property or carriage way haunches. Diary entries shall
show the agreed necessary width, the actual width being recorded as a note. The
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Civil Works Supervisor may not however, wave the requirements of paras 2.1,
2.6 and the Filling and Restoration of pavings of this Specification.

2.13 Standard Depths.

Type of ducts Standard Depth of cover to top of

upper most Barrel or for ducts laid in
concrete to top of concrete surround.
In any paving.
uPVC Single way and 2 way 800
Duct No.54D / Duct No.56
uPVC Multi way 800
Duct No.54D (Over 2 and up to and
including 20 ways)
uPVC Multi way 800
Duct No.54 D (Leads-in buildings and
over 20 ways for street tracks)
All other types
Polyethylene Cable 800 or laid in duct as above.
(a) Land direct in ground
(b) Vehicular crossings
(c) Customers gardens or Cultivated
ground.

The standard depth of cover shall be followed unless directed otherwise by the Civil
Works Supervisor, local authority or as per the site condition.

2.14 Change of Level. In passing from foot path to carriage way and vice versa, or
where ducts enter jointing chambers below standard depth, or in any other
circumstances where it is necessary to change the level, the bottom of the trench
shall rise or fall gradually as the Civil Works Supervisor may direct.

2.15 Trenches for Polyethylene Cable.

(a) Excavation for the laying of polyethylene cable direct to the ground shall be
carried out by the Contractor at such positions as may be directed by the Civil Works
Supervisor.

(b) The general conditions detailed in paras 2.1 – 2.3 of this specifications shall
apply.

(c) The trench may be “V” shaped provided that (i) the base of the trench is of
sufficient width to accommodate the cable or cables, laid adjacent with minimum
separation, and (ii) it is of the required depth.

(d) At points detailed on the schedule of work, or by the Civil Works Supervisor,
where a cable has to cross a boundary wall from a footway to a customers’ garden
and it is not possible to lay under the boundary wall, the Contractor shall break
through the wall and insert a short length of suitable duct. Any void around the duct
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shall be packed with concrete and the ends of the duct well rounded to prevent
the possibility of damage to the cable.

2.16 Tunnelling. In no case shall the width or height of any tunnel be greater than
is necessary for the satisfactory execution of the work.

2.17 Ground Water Lowering.

(a) Where site conditions are such that water could be removed from the area by
suction pumps working from sumps into which the water drains, the Contractor may,
for his own convenience and with the Civil Works Supervisors consent use of a de-
watering system. The Civil Works Supervisor’s consent to use in the vicinity of an
excavation of de-watering system involving riser pipes which draw water from the
ground through fixed filters attached to the riser pipes will be subject to:

(i) The provision, where necessary of sand aggregates filters in the ground
around the riser pipes.

(ii) The absence of fine particles in the discharge after the first 20 minutes of
pumping if, after this period of time, fines are still being extracted with
water, the riser pipes shall be individually withdrawn to facilitate a check
of the ball valve and gauze screens in each well point head. The consent
of the Civil Works Supervisor may be withdrawn at any time, if de-
watering operation appears to be causing subsidence due to soil migration
or shrinkage.

(b) Where site condition are such that the use of de-watering equipment is agreed by
the Engineer to be the only practical method of carrying out the work, then Du will
nominate a specialist firm or to the contractor having the knowledge and facilities to
carry out de-watering operations in the area without liability to the Contractor.

2.18 Blasting of rock. Excavation of rock encountered below ground during duct
laying operations may be assisted by the use of explosives, the use of explosives will
be allowed provided that,

(a) Public and private property, above ground are in no way endangered.

(b) Du is satisfied as to the competence of the shot fires ability, which may require a
trial demonstration.

(c) The contractor takes all necessary precautions for the safety members of the
public, Du and Contractor’s own staff.

(d) The cost to Du is no greater, in respect of trench width than would be the cost if
the rock were removed without the aid of explosives.

(e) The contractor has obtained all necessary permits from Government Bodies.

2.19 Bunds. Shall be constructed in such a manner that they can contain water with
a depth not exceeding 750mm. The overall size will depend upon the volume of
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water to be contained and/or conditions imposed on Du by the Highway

Authority / Local Authority and Public Health Authority.
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3. DUCT AND CABLE LAYING SECTION

Section Description

3.1 Drawings

3.2 Line of Duct

3.3 Duct Formations

3.4 Laying of Duct

3.5 Duct leading into ETC Building

3.6 Clearances from Other Services

3.7 Clearance from Electricity Supplies

3.8 Variation of Duct

3.9 Duct in Tunnel

3.10 Cutting and Bending of Duct

3.11 Covering of Duct

3.12 Rocky soils

3.13 Cleaning & Testing

3.14 Deferred Jointing Chamber

3.15 Plugs

3.16 Draw Rope

3.17 Alignment Test for Distributed Duct

3.18 Scrap Material

3.19 Duct No.54D (PVC)

3.20 Trench

3.21 Formation
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3.22 Laying and Jointing

3.23 Alternative Method of laying

3.24 Bends

3.25 Variations

3.26 Backfill

3.27 Cleaning and Testing

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3. DUCT AND CABLE LAYING SECTION

Par. Title Par Title
3.1 Drawing – As per detailed drawings.

3.2 Line of Duct. The line of duct shall be kept as straight as possible.

3.3 Duct Formations. The duct formation shall be either specified for the type of
duct concerned or as detailed on the schedule of Work but subject to the discretion
of the Civil Works Supervisor.

3.4 Laying of Duct. Duct laying shall be done only in accordance with this
Specification and such directions and instruction of the Engineer or Civil Works
Supervisor, which shall be closely followed. Duct laying may only be done in the
absence of Du representative when prior permission has been given.

3.5 Ducts leading into EITC buildings. All ducts leading into EITC buildings shall
be both gastight and watertight.

3.6 Clearances from other services. All types of ducts and cables laid in the
grounds shall be kept well clear of gas or water mains and service pipes, sewers and
subways, manholes and joint boxes belonging to other undertakers. In order to
admit the use of “Tapping” machines on gas and water mains, at least 300mm
clearance shall be given, if practicable, to other classes of plant mentioned above. In
no case shall the clearance be less than 150mm and where two sets of plant cross
each other, the minimum vertical clearance shall be 150mm.

3.7 Clearance from Electrical Supplies. Clearance of Du plant from Electricity

supplies shall be as follows:

(a) As much clearance as is practicable shall be given to the bases of trolley wire
standards, electric lamp standards, traffic signal posts and other similar plant. Where
it is impossible to provide a clearance of 150mm or more, a layer of concrete Quality
“B” not less than 50mm thick, shall be placed between the two sets of plant.

(b) High voltage single-core cables for electricity supply, electric tramway or electric
railway systems, EXCEEDING 650 VOLTS, shall have a standard minimum clearance
of 450mm NO exception to this requirement is permitted.

(c) High voltage multi-core for the same systems referred to in (b) above and
EXCEEDING 650 VOLTS, shall have a standard minimum clearance of 300mm. In difficult
cases a reduced separation will be permitted provided that where a separation of more
than 150mm is impracticable a layer of concrete Quality “B” shall be inserted between
the two sets of plant whether they cross each other or not. The concrete shall not be less
than 50mm thick, and of such width and length that at every point the shortest path
between the two sets of plant, round the concrete shall exceed 200mm.

(d) Medium and low voltage cables for supply systems NOT EXCEEDING 650 VOLTS
shall have a standard minimum clearance of 50mm. Where the two sets of plant
cross each other NO exception to this requirement will be permitted. At other points,
where difficulties arise, a reduced clearance down to 25mm will be permitted in
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which case the space between the two sets of plant shall be filled with a layer
of concrete Quality “B”. The concrete shall not be less than 50mm thick and such
width and length that at every point the shortest path between the two sets of plant,
round the concrete, shall exceed 75mm.

3.8 Variation of Duct. In any case in which the Civil Works Supervisor so directs,
the type of duct may be varied for the good and sufficient execution of the works.

3.9 Duct in Tunnel. Where duct is laid in tunnel, the heading and all spaces around
the type of duct may be varied for the good and sufficient execution of the work.

3.10 Cutting and Bending of Duct. The Contractor shall do any necessary cutting
of duct and bending of steel or wrought iron duct according to the requirements of
the work. Only purpose designed equipment capable of providing a gradual curve
shall be used for the bending of steel duct which shall be continuously mandrel led
during the bending operation.

Exceptionally, apparatus of the “Jim Crow” type may be employed subject to the
apparatus being repositioned frequently to produce a smooth curve. The inside edges
of all out ducts shall be thoroughly rounded off or so dressed that there can be no
possibility of damages to cables.

3.11 Covering of Duct. All duct not laid in concrete, shall be covered by a layer of
earth, free from stones, and hand punned to a thickness of not less than 300mm,
unless otherwise specified.

3.12 Rocky Soils. In rocky or stony soils, earth free from stones shall be spread
over the trench bottom and rammed to afford a bedding approximately 100mm thick
on which to lay the duct, as directed by the Civil works Supervisor. In such cases
100mm of extra excavation of the trench will be necessary to achieve the required
depth of cover.

3.13 Cleaning and Testing.

(a) On completion of the duct line (including compaction of the backfill) between any
two jointing chambers, or sites thereof, a cylindrical brush and an Iron Test Mandrel
shall be passed once through each “way” to test the duct and to remove any foreign
matter which may have entered. The mandrel shall follow the brush to minimize
possible scoring or breaking of the duct.

(b) For details of the additional test required for ducts when the building of a jointing
chamber is deferred until after the completion of a section of duct see paragraph
3.14 of this Specification.

(c) The Contractor shall supply the labour needed for the testing operations.

(d) All tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Civil works Supervisor, and if
any obstruction or other defect be discovered it shall be rectified forthwith to his
satisfaction.
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3.14 Deferred Jointing Chamber. When the building of a jointing chamber is

deferred until after the completion of a section of duct included in the work the last 2
meters of each “way” shall be tested, on completion of the jointing chamber, by
means of the mandrel and brush specified for the particular duct. A visual check shall
first be made by the Civil works Supervisor, with the aid of a torch or similar means
of illumination, that no foreign matter or materials are likely to be pushed up the
duct. All such test shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

3.15 Plugs. A suitable plug shall be inserted at the end of each “way” of a duct route
to prevent the ingress of water and / or other foreign matter, until all work has been
completed on that section and the length tested and accepted by Du.

In case of Road crossing and dead ends the plug shall be left burried ensuring the
rope properly tied to the plug.

3.16 Draw Rope. A draw rope shall be threaded through and left in every “way”
following duct laying operations and satisfactory tests. Jointing together lengths of
draw rope to make up the necessary length between jointing chambers shall be
carried out as directed by the Civil works Supervisor and in accordance with Drawing.
Draw rope shall not be joined for the purpose of conserving lengths shorter than 50
meters.

3.17 Alignment Test of Disturbed Duct. When jointing chambers are provided on
an existing route or when any disturbance takes place which may affect the
alignment of duct, and the Civil works Supervisor so directs, a test mandrel and
brush of the appropriate dimensions shall be drawn through each of the spare
“ways”.

3.18 Scrap Materials. All the scrap Ducts, Draw Ropes recovered from furniture not
reusable shall be delivered to the disposable location as approved by the Local
Authorities.

Frames and or covers and other reusable iron items shall be returned to Du stores if
not reused on the same site duly cleaned.

3.19 PVC DUCT – DUCT NO. 54 D

General. Duct No. 54D is manufactured from polyvinyl – Chloride (PVC). It is

manufactured in 6.0 meter effective lengths, has an internal diameter of 90mm and
a nominal wall thickness of 3.25mm. Each duct length has a tapered socket at one
end which will accept the barrel of the duct. Coupling, Duct 54A, shall not be used
for duct leading into Buildings.

3.20 Trench. The trench shall be excavated to the required width and depth. The
trench bottom shall be free from stones, level and well punned. The duct shall be laid
at standard depths (Para 2.13 refers) unless otherwise specified.

3.21 Formations. Duct No. 54D may be laid as a single duct or in multi-way
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(a) Up to and including 9 ways in rectangular formation.

(b) Over 9 ways rectangular formation with concrete surround thickness 150mm.

(c) Where required, the bottom side of the Multi way Duct may be R/F concrete for
150mm thick. This shall be considered as extra.

3.22 Laying and Jointing.

(a) Single Way:

(i) The open starting end of the trench shall be blanked off with a board or
boards, to act as an anvil against which the duct can be driven home. The
duct shall be recessed into the wall of jointing chambers 10mm from the
inside surface. The surface of the duct shall be roughened with glass
paper or sand paper for its length in the jointing chamber wall.

(ii) The duct shall be laid on the trench bottom with the socket towards the
duct layer, the spigot end and the inside of the socket of the ducts to be
jointed shall be thoroughly cleaned with a dry rag.

(iii) The spigot end of the duct shall be offered to the socket initially pushed in
by hand and then to achieve proper engagement a suitable wooden batten
is placed across the remote socket and tapped with a hammer. Full
engagement should be ensured. Occasionally, due to variations in size,
this cannot be achieved, in which case, excessive force must not be
exerted after a tight joint has been effected.

(iv) When jointing short lengths of duct together with a coupling, Duct No.
54A, BOTH SPIGOT ends and the inside of the coupling shall be thoroughly
cleaned with methylated spirits applied with a clean rag. The spigot ends
should be given a liberal coating of P.V.C. cement and then fitted into the
coupling. This operation involves using nontoxic and inflammable
materials (see Para 10.2).

(b) Multiway up to and including 9 ways:

(i) The preparatory work and jointing shall be as outlined in Para 3.22 (a) of
this Specification.

(ii) The first layer of ducts shall be laid on the prepared trench bottom so that
their outer surfaces touch each other and a minimum gap of 100mm
remains between the outside ducts and the sides of the trench timbering
where used. Wooden stakes or an approved alternative shall be driven
into the ground at 3 metre intervals along the trench to keep the ducts in
the correct position. Earth, free from stones shall be placed to fill the
spaces between the ducts and the next layer of duct when the latter is
bedded down. The second and subsequent layers of duct shall be laid
between the wooden stakes so that they are vertically above and then
bedded down to touch the ducts in the layer below, the spaces between
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the ducts being filled in the same way with earth, free from stones.
The joints shall be staggered so that no joint touches any other point.

(iii) At approximately 5 meters from the jointing chamber at each end of the
track, the duct formation shall open out to provide a gap between each
duct, both vertically and horizontally, of 25, using, spacers, Duct No. 2.
Over this 5 meters section all spaces between the ducts and the trench
wall shall be filled with well compacted earth, free from stones, as directly
by the Civil works Supervisor.

(c) Multiway over 9 ways:

(i) The preparatory work and jointing shall be as outlined in Para, 3.22 (a) of
this Specification.

(ii) The first layer of duct shall be laid on the prepared trench bottom so that
their outer surfaces touch each other and a minimum gap of 100mm
remains between the outside ducts and the sides of the trench, or trench
timbering where used. Mild steel bars, 12mm diameter and of the required
length shall be driven into the ground at 1.5 metre intervals along the
trench to keep the ducts in the correct position. The second and
subsequent layer of duct shall be laid between the mild steel bars so that
they are vertically above and touching the ducts in the layer below. The
joints shall be staggered so that no joint touches any other joint. On
completion of the assembly of the duct nest, 6mm diameter mild steel
bars shall be horizontally across the uppermost layer of ducts and tied to
the vertical bars.

(iii) Where the total number of layers of duct in any one formation exceeds 8
and the number of ducts in each layer exceeds 2 the following shall apply.
Between the two layers of duct midway, or approximately midway, from
the top and bottom of the duct nest and intermediate layer of reinforced
concrete, 100mm in depth and with 12mm mild steel reinforcing bars
conforming to the layout of reinforcing in the top cover detailed in
Drawing, shall be placed across the duct nest, the additional reinforcing
required by this sub-paragraph shall not be required in the 5 metre
sections detailed in sub-paragraphs (iv) and (v) below.

(iv) At approximately 5 meters from the jointing chambers at each end of the
track, the duct formation shall open out to provide a gap between each
duct, both vertically and horizontally of 25mm. Banks of spacers, Duct No.
2 shall be placed at 325mm and 1324mm from the jointing chamber wall
to provide this spacing. Each spacer bank shall enclose all the ducts
except those in the bottom layer on which the spacer bank shall rest.
Where subparagraph (iii) applies, the 100mm intermediate layer shall be
reduced over the 5 metre sections to provide the required 25mm spacing
at the jointing chambers.

(v) Where the total number of layers of duct exceeds three, concreting of
spaced formations shall be in stages such that the number of layers of
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duct laid and concreted at each stage shall not exceed three. The
concrete shall be brought to a level which shall not interfere with laying of
subsequent layer of duct and spacer.

(vi) Concrete quality “D” made with Sulphate Resisting cement shall be used
throughout and shall have a slump of 100mm. The concrete shall be
evenly placed around the duct to give a finished minimum thickness of
100mm on both sides and to a depth of 150mm above the top layer of
ducts. Care must be taken to ensure that each batch, as it is placed, is
properly compacted without creating unbalanced side thrust against the
ducts. Each batch shall be vibrated using a vibrator having a maximum
diameter of 51mm, the poker shall be lowered into the concrete between
the wall of the trench and the outside of the duct nest and shall not touch
theduct.

In spaced formation sections care must be taken to ensure that the gaps
between the ducts are properly filled with concrete, the final layer of
concrete shall be thoroughly trowelled. The Contractor may use Ready
mixed concrete for construction of the duct surround.

(vii) With formations of four or more ducts wide, mild steel reinforcing bars
conforming to Drawing shall be placed and wired in position before placing
concrete over the uppermost ducts of the completed nest.

(viii) In the case of column entry manholes, the duct formation shall open out
to enter the manhole as shown on the appropriate manhole drawing and
at right angles to the entry wall. The distance over which the
transformation is made shall be no greater than is necessary to satisfy the
5 meters minimum bending radius for Duct No. 54D. The ducts shall be
secured in position during concreting either with spacers, Duct Nos. 2 and
3 built up to the required centers or by reinforcing rods which may be
encased in the concrete, the volume between the separated duct
formations shall be excavated and filled with concrete of the same quality
as that surrounding the duct formations.

(ix) Where required the Road crossings up to 9 W shall be encased in

concrete as required by the street authorities and the concrete shall be
paid as extra at basic rates.

(x) The Road crossings shall be extended up to the Du reservations or to a

point as directed by the Civil work Supervisor at the approved depths if
required.

3.23 Alternative Method of Jointing and Laying. Provided space permits. Duct
No. 54D may be jointed above ground and fed into the trench from one end. The
leading end of each duct way being guided into position using a suitable hooked tool
made from 6mm diameter mild steel reinforcing bar.
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3.24 Bends. Normally bends are not supplied since the duct is sufficiently
flexible to provide a minimum bending radius of 5 meters. Tighter bends should not
be attempted otherwise kinking of the duct may result.

3.25 Variations. Any variation of duct formation and / or depth shall only be carried
out with the prior agreement of the Civil works Supervisor.

3.26 Backfill.

(i) Backfilling of trenches where Duct No. 54D has been laid to Para 3.22 (a)
and (b) shall be carried out in accordance with the filling in and
restoration of paving section of this Specification.

(ii) Where Duct No. 54D has been laid to Para 3.22 (c) the end shuttering and
trench supporting timber, if used, shall be removed not less than 12 hours
after the concrete has been placed. Backfilling of the trench, in accordance
with the filling in and restoration of pavings section of this Specification
shall not be carried out until a further 48 hours have elapsed.

3.27 Cleaning and Testing. The iron test mandrel to be used for testing Duct No.
54D shall be 240mm long 83mm in diameter. The cylindrical cleaning brush shall be
95mm in diameter. (see also Para 3.13)
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4. LEAD IN
Section Description

4.1 General

4.2 Duct Seal

4.3 Leads-in Track

4.4 Caulking

4.5 Sealing of Conduits & Pipes 8

4.6 uPVC DUCT – DUCT NO. 56

4.7 Trench

4.8 Laying & Jointing

4.9 Bends

4.10 Variations

4.11 Backfill

4.12 Cleaning & Testing

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4. LEAD IN
ar. Title Par Title
4.1 General.

(a) Normally, the first 1.5 meter of Duct No. 54D leading into a new Building &
existing Building will be included to the construction of the Building. The remaining
lead-in duct shall then be connected to the “starter” duct and laid to the exchange
jointing chamber in accordance with Para 4.3 and Drawing.

(b) In the case of POP Buildings ( if required and asked for by du) an opening will be
provided into which a duct seal shall be constructed in accordance with Para 4.2 prior
to the laying of the remaining lead-in duct which shall be in accordance with Para 4.3
and Drawing. Alternatively, where specified, individual holes 125mm dia, shall be
diamond drilled in the wall at 150mm centers. Each gland and appropriate length of
duct shall be assembled in accordance with Para 4.2 (b) and grouted into the holes,
to within 25mm of the wall surfaces. The remaining recesses shall be filled with
compound No.23 (Para 4.5 refers).

4.2 Duct Seal. (only for POP rooms or wherever asked for)

(a) A duct seal, complete with glands, shall be constructed in accordance with
Drawing and the following sub paragraphs prior to any duct laying operations.

(b) The spigot end of 1.5 metre lengths of Duct No. 54D shall be thoroughly cleaned
with methylated spirits applied with a clean cotton rag. Jointing adhesive (P.V.C.
Cement) shall be applied liberally to the full circumference of the outside end 100mm
of the spigot with a clean rag. The spigot end shall then be pushed into the back of a
Gland, Caulking No. 2. Surplus adhesive shall be wiped around the gland end to form
a sealing fillet of adhesive, additional adhesive shall be applied, if necessary to form
this sealing fillet (see also paragraph 10.1).

(c) The external surface of the assembled duct and gland shall then be cleaned with
methylated spirits and coated with Compound No. 21 into which a 3:1 mixture of dry
sharp sand and cement shall be pressed, a small area being treated at a time
because of the speed with which Compound No. 21 dries out. These applications
shall continue until a 50mm length of the gland and a 250mm length of the duct
adjacent to the joint have been completely coated.

(d) Two plywood templates, each a minimum of 25mm thick and at least 150mm
larger all round the duct opening, shall be drilled with 106mm diameter holes at
130mm centers to match the number of ducts forming the lead-in. The template for
the gland end shall be positioned on the inner wall of the cable chamber / trench,
reinforced and braced as necessary to ensure that it will remain flat and in position
during the subsequent operations.

NOTE: Where the lead-in is angled, the spacings of the centers of the holes in the
templates must be adjusted to provide a separation of approximately 35mm between
ducts.
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(e) The jointed glands shall be fitted to the template and secured, each with
two Collars, Gland, Caulking, with their chamfered ends facing each other, and a lack
nut. Where the lead-in is angled, the Contractor will be supplied with the appropriate
angled collar’s information of which is given in the following table:

Collar Gland Angle Number required

Caulking No. per Gland

2 50 2

3 100 2

4 150 2

5 Straight 2

(f) As the ducts are fixed to the template they shall be temporarily supported so that
no strain is placed on the gland / duct joint. When all the ducts have been secured in
position, the second (outer) template shall be positioned 50mm along the socket,
reinforced and braced. The Contractor shall ensure that all ducts are parallel and
except for angled leads-in, at right angles to the templates and so, maintained
during the subsequent concreting operations.

(g) Concrete Quality “D” having a slump of 50mm, shall then be carefully placed to
completely fill the interstices of the duct nest and to provide a minimum cover of
150mm on the top sides of the duct nest. The concrete shall be placed in ‘Lift’ shall
be well compacted by using a vibratory poker (maximum diameter of 50mm) on
each side of the duct nest.

(h) When at least 2 days have elapsed after placing the concrete, the template shall
be removed and the concrete examined. Small voids shall be filled and rendered
flush with the existing face providing they do not extend beyond two adjacent ducts
or do not exceed 50mm in depth. If larger voids than this exist, the concrete will be
regarded as substandard and must be completely removed and replaced.

4.3 Leads – in Track.

(a) Duct 54D shall be used for all lead-in sections between the building and the
exchange jointing chamber. The duct shall be gastight and watertight, and,
irrespective of the number of ways, shall be laid in accordance with Paras 3.22 (c) to
3.27, terminating with duct sockets recessed 10mm from the inside face of the
jointing chamber wall. Additionally prior to jointing, the spigot and socket of each
duct shall be thoroughly cleaned with methylated spirits applied with a clean cotton
rag. The full circumference of the outside end 100mm of the spigot shall then be
liberally coated with jointing adhesive (PVC Cement) using a clean cotton rag and the
duct joint shall be made as quickly as possible (Para 3.22 (a) -(iii) refers). Finally,
the surplus and, if necessary, additional adhesive shall be wiped around the end of
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the socket and adjacent surface of the duct with a clean cotton rag to form a
continuous sealing fillet.

(b) Plentiful supplied of clean, dry cotton rags shall be available and, in inclement
weather protection for the jointing operations shall be provided, e.g. a temporary
awning.

(c) The Lead-in ducts between the duct seal and the manhole (exchange manhole)
shall be encased in concrete.

4.4 Caulking.

On completion of the cleaning and testing of the lead-in duct route and acceptance
by the Civil works Supervisor, each duct way shall be caulked in the following
manner:

(a) Drill two 6mm diameter holes, 12mm from the edges, and on the same diameter
line, of a Disc Gland Caulking.

(b) Tie a knot approximately 200mm from the end of the draw rope (a draw rope is
left in each “way” following completion of the duct route Para. 3.16 refers), pass the
end of the draw rope through one hole and back through the other hole and tie a
further knot, thus leaving a loop which can be used to remove the inner disc.

(c) Push any surplus draw rope into the duct and place the disc in the gland against
the internal shoulder or R/F concrete as directed.

(d) Tightly pack the gland with thoroughly worked Compound No. 16 or approved
alternative, and slightly overfill.

(e) Place a second disc into the recess of the end cap and screw onto the gland so
compressing the compound. Additional compound may be required after the original
has been compressed to ensure that there are no voids in the compound between
the discs.

(f) At the exchange jointing chamber, the Contractor shall repeat the procedure in
(a) - (c) above, and tightly pack the socket with thoroughly worked Compound No.
16, or approved alternative. The compound shall be compressed with a second disc
until this disc is released approximately 3mm into the socket.

4.5 Sealing of Conduits and Pipes.

Small conduits and pipes into subscriber’s premises, call office, kiosks, posts etc.,
shall be sealed by pressing a clean rag into the aperture and facing off with a layer of
synthetic rubber. A 25mm depth of rag and a 10mm depth of rubber shall be used.
(Silicone Sealant A, or an equivalent material, shall be used for this purpose).
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4.6 uPVC DUCT – DUCT NO. 56

General. Duct No. 56 is manufactured from u-polyvinyl-chloride (uPVC). It is

manufactured in 6.0 metre effective lengths, has an internal diameter of 51mm and
a nominal wall thickness of 1.55mm. Each duct length has a tapered socket formed
at one end which will accept the normal barrel of the duct.

4.7 Trench. The trench shall be excavated to the required width and depth and the
bottom shall be free from stones, level and punned. The duct shall be laid at
standard depths (Para 2.13 refers) otherwise specified.

4.8 Laying and Jointing.

(a) The duct shall be laid on the trench bottom with the socket towards the duct
layer, the spigot and the inside of the socket of the ducts to be jointed shall first be
thoroughly cleaned with a dry rag.

(b) The spigot end of the duct shall be offered to the socket, initially pushed in by
hand, and then to achieve proper engagement a suitable wooden batten is placed
across the remote socket and tapped with a hammer. Full engagement should be
ensured, occasionally, due to variations in size, this cannot be achieved, in which
case, excessive force must not be exerted after a tight joint has been effected.

(c) Alternatively, the duct may be jointed above ground and lowered into position on
the trench bottom where this is more convenient.

(d) All spaces alongside the duct shall be filled with earth, free from stones and hand
punned to a compacted thickness of not less than 75mm above the top of the duct
barrel.

4.9 Bends. The duct is sufficiently flexible to provide a maximum bending radius of
10 meters. Tighter bends should not be attempted otherwise kinking of the duct may
result. Bends, Duct No. 56 (900 – 229mm radius) and Bends Duct No. 56A (900-
622mm radius) are supplied only for termination purposes at poles and small
buildings respectively.

4.10 Variations. Any variation of duct formation and / or depth shall only be carried
out with the prior agreement of the Civil works Supervisor.

4.11 Backfill. Backfilling of the trench shall be carried out in accordance with the
filling-in and restoration of pavings section of this Specification.

4.12 Cleaning and Testing. The iron test mandrel to be used for testing Duct No.
56 shall be 216mm long and 43mm in diameter, the cylindrical cleaning brush shall
be 57mm in diameter (see also Para 3.13).
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5. POLYTHYLENE CABLE LAYING

Section Description

5.1 Polyethylene Cable

5.2 Mole Ploughing

5.3 Crossing

5.4 Terminating Points

5.5 Joint Marker

5.6 Capping, Steel or PVC

5.7 Cutting & Sealing

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5. POLYETHYLENE CABLE LAYING

Par. Title Par Title
5.1 Polyethylene Cable – If supplied by Others(Clause 5.1 to 5.4 is Not applicable).

(a) The cable will be supplied by Du on drums (which are returnable to Du stores)
together with drum spindles and lifting jacks.

(b) The drum shall be set up at static positions and the cable drawn off and laid into
the trench. Alternatively, the drum may be set up on a mobile vehicle and the cable
paid off along the trench. The method employed independent upon the
circumstances, obstructions and access to the trench.

(c) In rocky or stony soils, earth, free from stones, rammed to form a 100mm layer
both below and above the cable shall be provided as directed by the Civil works
Supervisor.

5.2 Mole ploughing. The Contractor may use mole ploughing techniques in grass or
unmade ground, dependent upon the nature of the sub-soil position of other
services, access to line of route, the depth at which the cable is laid, the use of
approved equipment and the Civil works Supervisor’s agreement. The Civil works
Supervisor’s agreement will not unreasonably be withheld.

5.3 Crossings. At carriage way crossings and vehicular crossings of the footway,
polyethylene cable shall be laid directly in the ground or drawn into duct, as directed
by the Civil works Supervisor. The Contractor may be requested to draw Du
distribution cable into duct already in use.

Further a spare duct 54D or Duct 50 or a polyethylene duct may also be considered
to be laid in line with the cable for maintenance purposes.

5.4 Terminating Points. A sufficient length of cable for terminating purposes will
be coiled, and the coil shall either be buried in the ground or fastened to a pole or
wall, as directed by the Civil works Supervisor. In the latter case, the cable coil shall
be fastened at a point above a length of steel or PVC Capping or Polyethylene Duct.
Where Capping, or Polyethylene Duct or cable is fixed to a wall, the wall shall be
plugged to take the fixings (Para 5.6 refers).

5.5 Joint Marker. A joint marker will be installed by the Contractor at each buried
joint or terminating point as directed by the Civil work Supervisor.

5.6 Capping, Steel or PVC. Steel or PVC capping will be supplied together with
Nails, Bonding and Washers, No. 19, and will be fitted by the Contractor in positions
determined by Civil works Supervisor.

5.7 Cutting and Sealing. All cable cutting, temporary sealing of cut ends and
jointing will be carried out by Du. Where two or more cables are to be jointed, a
short length of cable will normally be overlapped and laid along the line of trench.
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6. SLEWING AND / OR LOWERING OR

RAISING OF DUCT

Section Description

10.1 Excavation

10.2 Strong Back

10.3 Suspension

10.4 Slewing Only

10.5 Movement

10.6 Trench Bottom

10.7 Irregularities

10.8 Pulled Joints

10.9 Inspection

10.10 Testing
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6. SLEWING AND / OR LOWERING OR RAISING OF DUCT

Par. Title Par Title
6.1 Excavation.

(a) The size of the excavation for slewing and / or raising a duct line shall be as
directed by the Civil works Supervisor.

(b) Where lowering only is necessary the duct line shall be suspended and the
required excavation taken out down the side and under the duct line. When this
method is impracticable the duct line shall be slewed and raised or lowered
temporarily as required by the Civil works Supervisor for a distance which is just
sufficient to allow access for carrying out the excavation.

(c) With the exception of making slight adjustment to the duct line after slewing and
lowering, the duct line shall not be removed in any way without adequate
reinforcement in the form of a strong back being firmly lashed to it.

6.2 Strong back.

(a) The strong back shall be lashed to the duct line, with both ends of each duct
firmly held, using separate lashings or a continuous rope. The lashings shall be
tightened, to the satisfaction of the Civil works Supervisor.

(b) Any forces which is necessary to be applied to the duct line to move it in any way
shall be applied not directly to the duct line but to the strong back lashed to it. Such
forces shall be applied at points whose spacing is sufficiently close to keep the
bending of the duct line and strong back between the points to a negligible amount.

6.3 Suspension. When the duct line is to be lowered, the complete length shall be
suspended from the suitable beams or tripods and / or approved winching devices
spanning the excavation. When the duct line is to be slewed whilst suspended in this
way, the suspending ropes shall be fastened to sling poles resting on the supporting
beams and running parallel to the duct line strong back and free to move across the
beams. All suspending ropes shall be so arranged that the duct line can be raised or
lowered as required, smoothly and continuously, and can be tied off firmly at any
stage.

6.4 Slewing Only. When the duct line is to be slewed only, it may be moved
without suspending it, provided that:

(a) The surface across which the duct line is to be slid shall be reasonably level and
regular, made so if necessary by setting boards in the surface.

(b) The strong back shall be firmly lashed to the side of the duct line.

(c) The moving force shall be applied to the strong back by rope, jack or other
method to allow the duct line to be moved smoothly and without jerking.

6.5 Movement. The slewing and / or lowering of the duct line shall be carried out
by making a succession of very small movements of the duct line, each made
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progressively along the affected length. The curvature of the duct line at any
intermediate stage between the initial and final positions shall not exceed the
deviation limits laid down for laying new duct of the same type.

6.6 Trench Bottom. Prior to finally placing the duct the trench bottom shall be
prepared in the same way as is specified for duct laying.

6.7 Irregularities. After the duct line has been finally lowered into its required
position and the strong back has been removed, any irregularities and bore crossings
in the general line of the ducts shall be corrected at the direction of the Civil works
Supervisor.

6.8 Pulled Joints. Where, following slewing and / or lowering or raising operations,
a duct joint or joints have pulled apart, short lengths of ordinary or split duct may be
inserted in the duct line and satisfactory joints effected as directed by the Civil works
Supervisor.

6.9 Inspection. After all operations are completed, the joints of all ducts shall be
inspected to ensure that they are forming an effective seal, any defects shall be
made good to the satisfaction of the Civil works Supervisor.

6.10 Testing. All spare bores of the duct line shall be rodded and roped and / or
cleaned and tested as specified for the particular duct concerned and paid.
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7. JOINTING CHAMBERS SECTION

Section Description

7.1 General

7.2 Types of Jointing Chambers

7.3 Drawings

7.4 Variations

7.5 Clearance of Ducts

7.6 Protection of Cables and Associated Equipment

7.7 Duct Entries into Existing Structures

7.8 Duct Entry

7.9 Jointing Chamber Fittings

7.10 Iron and Steel Work

7.11 Recovered Material

7.12 Sumps

7.13 Joints in Concrete

7.14 Concrete Quality and Finish

7.15 Compaction and Tamping Of Concrete

7.16 Wet Situations

7.17 Shuttering

7.18 Concrete Curing Times

7.19 Frames and Covers Footway

7.20 Frames and Covers Carriageway No. 4

7.21 Frames and Covers Carriage Way Nos. 1, 2 and 3

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7.22 Installation and Renewal And/or Chainage Level

7.23 Concrete Surrounding

7.24 Joint Markers & Marking Posts

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7. JOINTING CHAMBERS SECTION

Par. Title Par Title
7.1 General. Jointing chambers shall conform to the standard drawing/s and/or
other drawing/s, as specified unless Para 7.4 applies. Manholes having less than
2000mm Headroom shall not be normally accepted.

7.2
Code Drawing No. Code Drawing No
JRC 12 D-01 MRT-8B D-06
JRC 14 D-02 MRT-9 D-07
MR-2B D-03 612 D-08
MRT-4 D-04 810A D-09
MRT-7 D-05

These manholes have a range of internal heights. The standard type of joint boxes
with the code references employed as per instruction by the Civil Supervisor.

7.3 Drawings. The following Drawings are applicable, (see appendix A)

7.4 Variations. The presence of unforeseen obstructions in the ground, or adverse

ground conditions, may necessitate the construction of a type other than that
specified, or a modification of one or more of the dimensions stipulated on the
relevant drawing. The Contractor shall be advised of any modifications to the
drawings and/or schedule of Work by the Civil Works Supervisor and such
modifications will be confirmed by Du in writing. The Contractor shall not carry out
modifications without the approval of the Civil Works Supervisor.

7.5 Clearance of Ducts. Ducts shall enter manholes as shown on the relevant
drawings or as directed by the Civil Works Supervisor, unless otherwise required by
the drawings or the Civil Works Supervisor, the ducts shall enter the manholes at
such depths as will ensure a minimum clearance of 450mm (min) 750mm (max)
above the duct to the roof.

7.6 Protection of Cables and Associated Equipment. During the cutting of duct
entries into existing structures, irrespective of whether vibration-free methods are
used, or during the demolition and rebuilding of jointing chambers, the Contractor
shall take such measures as the Civil Works Supervisor may direct to protect cables
and associated equipment. Such measures may include any or all of the following
requirements.

(a) All movement of cables shall be carried out under the direction of the Civil Works
Supervisor.

(b) All ladders shall be provided by the Contractor for access into and out of manhole
excavations. Under no circumstances may cables, joint and associated equipment be
used for climbing, standing or sitting on.

(c) Sufficient pumping capacity shall be made available and operated to ensure that
when cables are removed from their bearers they shall not be immersed in water at
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any time. The responsibility of keeping cables and joints dry will pass to Du
when Du commences checking and / or testing the cables.

(d) All cables shall be protected at duct entries by shielding as necessary against
mechanical damage and by packing with foam rubber to act as a cushion when any
movement occur.

(e) During demolition of the roof of a manhole, the Contractor shall erect a deck of
timber between the cables and the roof of the manhole to protect Du plant from
falling debris in the following manner:

(i) A minimum of four screw jacks shall be evenly spaced and placed
horizontally between the uppermost cables and the underside of the roof.
A 25mm recess in each wall is necessary for the screw jack plate; UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall friction joints be used between the screw plate
and wall. Lengths of poling boards or other similar timber shall then be
placed over the screw jacks to completely protect cables and/or other
equipment from falling debris.

(ii) Alternatively, the Contractor may use vertical and horizontal timber
supports as follows: a minimum of three 225mm x 75mm timber uprights
shall be evenly spaced against each long wall of the manhole with 225mm
x 75mm timber shall be placed horizontally on top of the uprights and
secured, and between the uprights at the bottom, all positions to be
wedged and blocked to the satisfaction of the Civil Works Supervisor.
Lengths of poling boards or other similar timber shall then be placed on
top of the horizontal supports.

(iii) When the manhole roof and walls have been demolished down to the
level of the timber decking and all debris removed, the cables and any
other equipment shall be suspended from the surface to the satisfaction of
the Civil Works Supervisor.

(iv) Cables and joints and other equipment shall be protected by dropping
(not tying) with several layers of sacking while the timber decking is being
erected and dismantled and during the demolition of the remainder of the
walls.

(f) During rebuilding operations, cables shall be supported on wooden benches with
cushion of sacking or similar material once the floor has been laid and the concrete
allowed to set.

7.7 Duct Entries Into Existing Structures.

(a) General. – structure such as jointing chamber, Telephone, Exchanges, Stations

and other similar buildings, which contain cables and / or equipment liable to
damage by vibration, shall have all new duct entries cut with substantially vibration
free cutting equipment.
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(b) Approved Methods. Where vibration-free cutting equipment is necessary as

specified on the schedule of Works or as directed by the Civil Works Supervisor the
Contractor shall only employ Diamond Impregnated or Rotary-Percussion drilling
methods, PNEUMATIC TOOLS, SLEDGE OR CLUB HAMMERS AND OTHER TOOLS
MUST NOT BE USED.

Any alternate method by the Contractor will be employed ONLY after approval by the
Engineer.

NOTE: The Contractor may use the services of a firm specializing in diamond drilling
on a sub-contract basis.

(c) Position of Entry – this will be specified in the Schedule of Work or as directed by
the Civil Works Supervisor. Any departure from this position must be agreed with the
Civil Works Supervisor prior to the commencement of work.

(d) Protection – the Contractor shall carry out such protection of cables and/or
equipment, prior to drilling operations, as directed by the Civil Works Supervisor.

(e) Reinforcement – where the method used requires the reinforcing bars are cut as
a separate operation bar-croppers or hacksaws only shall be used. Gas cutting
equipment must not be used.

(f) Anchor Irons – where possible new duct entries should be positioned at least
300mm from any existing Anchor Iron. Where this clearance cannot be obtained, the
anchor iron concerned shall be sawn off. Gas cutting equipment must not be used.

7.8 Duct Entries. The concrete around all ducts where they enter jointing chambers
shall be carefully flushed up and rendered in cement mortar.

7.9 Jointing Chamber Fittings. Anchor Irons and other fittings shall be fixed as
and where shown on the relevant drawing, or in such other position as the Civil
Works Supervisor may direct.

7.10 Iron and Steelwork.

(a) All iron and steelwork, except as in Para 7.10 (b), supplied by the Contractor and
which has not been galvanized by an approved method, shall be free from mill scale
and given one coat of red lead and oil after delivery, and two coats of an approved
bituminous paint after fixing.

(b) Any UN galvanized iron or steel which is to be embedded in concrete shall be free
from mud, oil, loose mill scale, grease or any other substance which can be shown to
affect, adversely the steel or concrete chemic ally, or reduce the bond. Normal
handling prior to embedment in the concrete is usually sufficient for the removal rust
and scale from reinforcement.

(c) All reinforcement in the floor, roof and shaft shall be secured together by means
of approved wire ties sufficient to prevent displacement of the reinforcements during
the placing and compaction of the concrete.
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7.11 Recovered Material. After the demolition or alteration of existing

jointing chambers, any recovered material shall be delivered to a nominated Du site,
or dispose of as instructed by the Civil Works Supervisor.

7.12 Sump. Where a sump is provided the floor shall have a slight fall thereto.

7.13 Joints in Concrete.

(a) Construction joints shall be provided where shown on the relative construction
drawing. A minimum of 12 hours shall elapse between the construction stages thus
indicated. The construction joint shall be effected by cleaning the existing concrete,
wetting it and rendering with a 5mm layer of well trowelled cement mortar before
the new concrete is placed in position.

(b) Whenever possible, concrete walls shall be completed in one operation. Where
this is not practicable, construction joints shall be straight and well furnished as
shown in the drawing. Before concrete is resumed the surface of concrete on first
side of joint is to be thoroughly cement and the surface removed, so as to expose
the aggregate. This may include proper hacking of the surface if the concrete is hard
enough. The previous concrete surface is then to be treated with a SBR based
bonding compounds as recommended by the manufacturers for such applications
before placing any concrete against it. The new concrete shall be well compacted
(Para 7.15 refers) but care shall be taken during its placing close to the joint. Such
construction joints shall be cited at least 150mm from any anchor iron position.

7.14 Concrete Quality and Finish.

(a) Except where the quality of concrete is detailed on the construction drawing all
concrete used for the construction of jointing chambers shall be Quality “A” as
specified in the Quality of Materials Section of this Specification.

(b) No unauthorized repair shall be allowed to remove the finish of the concrete
surface. This shall be allowed only with the prior approval of the Civil Works
Supervisor with approved materials only.

(c) At his discretion, the Civil Works Supervisor may require test cubes to be taken
of any batch of site mixed concrete used for jointing chamber construction. Where
ready mixed concrete is used, the Civil Works Supervisor will require test cubes to be
taken on the following basis:

Joint Boxes A minimum of three test cubes from any

batch of concrete.
Manholes A minimum of three test cubes from each
batch of concrete.

PS. All the cubes shall be clearly marked for identification.

The equipment necessary for the making of the test cubes shall be provided by the
Contractor. The cubes shall be tested by a Testing Laboratory approved by Du and
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the Contractor shall supply a copy of the test report to the Civil Works
Supervisor within 14 days of the cubes being tested.

Work will not normally be delayed for the result of any test to be ascertained. The
making curing and testing of all of concrete for compressive strength tests shall be in
accordance with BS 1881, Para 3 and 4 and the results shall satisfy the following
table:

Age of Minimum Concrete Minimum Cube crushing

bsf/in strength
7 days Over 32 MN/m2
28 days Over 40 MN/m2

NOTES: 7MN/m2 = 1000 (Approx)

(d) Whether test cubes have been taken or not, the Engineer may as a result of
inspection, rebound hammer tests or the cube tests, condemn the jointing chamber.
Alternatively test cores shall be taken and tested in accordance with BS 1881, Part 4.
The cores shall be examined and tested, and the estimated cube strength
ascertained by an approved and independent laboratory. The Contractor shall be
provided with a copy of the test report as soon as it is available and, if this indicates
that the quality of the concrete in the structure is unsatisfactory, the jointing
Chamber shall not be accepted.

(e) On completion of a jointing chamber the floor shall be rendered with cement
mortar in accordance with the relevant drawing. The walls of concrete jointing
chambers shall have a smooth finish; any slight activities exposed when the
shuttering is removed shall be made good with cement mortar, and any projections
removed. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE WALLS BE COATED WITH A
CEMENT OR CEMENT/SANDWASH.

7.15 Compaction and Tamping of Concrete. In construction of concrete or

reinforced concrete jointing chambers, the concrete shall be thoroughly worked and
tamped into all parts use of a poker type vibrator until a dense solid mass without
voids is obtained, exceptionally, hand tamping may be employed for unreinforced
concrete Footway joint boxes.

Care should be taken not to touch reinforcement steel with the poker during
compaction.

7.16 Wet Situations. In wet situations the Civil Works Supervisor may direct the
Contractor to implement such methods as are deemed necessary to prevent damage
to freshly placed concrete or mortar and to ensure a waterproof jointing chamber.
These methods may include an independent sump, or the use of heavy duty
polyurethane sheet or other suitable material, or drainage beneath the concrete
floor. The construction shall be water tight, no leakage is permitted through the floor
construction joint wall or roof.
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7.17 Shuttering.

(a) Subject to compliance with the drawings as regards dimensions, the Contractor
shall be at liberty to adopt any arrangement he may think fit for the make-up of
shuttering. The shuttering shall be oiled or lime washed prior to concreting.

(b) In all cases the shuttering used shall be of such dimensions and so constructed
as to remain rigid and unyielding to weight and vibration during the laying and
tamping of the concrete. No shaking or jarring shall be permitted during setting.

7.18 Concrete Curing Times. The minimum periods after completion of any
concrete and/or block work which must elapse before:

(a) the shuttering of jointing chambers is removed.

(b) the restoration of pavings or surfaces may be commenced;

(c) traffic is allowed to pass, are as follows:

FOR MANHOLES AND JOINT BOXES

A. B.
Type of cement used To removal of To rent oval of
shuttering wall. shuttering.
Sulphate resisting or
24 hrs. 7 days
mud sulphate resisting

7.19 Frames and Covers Footway.

The frame shall be added on cement mortar as near the correct levels as possible.
The cross piece(s), where required shall then be fitted and the cover(s) placed in the
frame. The cover(s) shall be tested for rocking; if rocking occurs, packing of the hard
material shall be placed beneath the lowest part of the frame until rocking ceases
and the cover(s) lie firm and level. All voids below the frame shall then be
completely filled with cement mortar to the same level as the packing. In an unmade
surface or grass the frame shall be surrounded with a 150mm wide strip of cement
mortar finished level with the top edge of the frame and the outside edge finished
straight and parallel to the frame.

7.20 Frames and Covers Carriageway No.4

(a) The approved cover shall be supplied by contractor without concrete fill. The joint
box nameplate shall be installed as in Para 7.19(b).

(b) Installation. The joint box shall be constructed with the top of the joint 100mm
below the carriageway surface. The top of the joint box shall be moistened with
water and a 15mm layer of cement mortar trawled over the entire surface. Additional
mortar shall be placed so that it conforms approximately to the contour of the frame
section which shall then be place top and lightly tapped with the piece of wood to
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force out excess mortar until the frame projects approximately 5mm above the
surrounding carriageway surface.

The excess mortar shall be neatly struck off inside the joint box. Using two joint box
keys the cover shall be carefully placed in the frame and the whole assembly lightly
tapped downwards until the cover is level with the surrounding carriageway surface.
If rocking occurs, packing of hard material shall be placed under the low corner of
the frame until the cover seats satisfactorily. The mortar shall be neatly trawled off
round the outside of the frame. In an unmade surface or grass the frame shall
surrounded with a 100mm wide strip or R/F Con. Quality “F” finished level with the
top edge of the frame and the outside edge finished straight and parallel to the
frame.

Alternatively the frame may be cast into the concrete structure of the joint box
providing correct finished levels can be ensured.

FRAMES AND COVERS, CARRIAGE WAY NOS. 1, 2 AND 3

(DOUBLE TRIANGULAR TYPE)

7.21 Frame and Covers. Ductile Carriageway Frames and Covers Nos. 1, 2 and 3
are supplied for the following jointing chambers.

Type of
Used for Jointing Dimensions of
Frame and No. of Covers
Chambers Opening
Cover
All Carriageway
No. 610mm x 610mm As per drawing
manholes
1120mm x
JB-01 As per drawing
635mm
2235mm x
JB02 As per drawing
635mm
1330mm x
ITS As per drawing
869mm

All the above Frame & Cover assembly shall be supplied with safety grids.

7.22 Installation and Renewal and/or Chain age Level using Cement or
Resin Mortar or Resin Bedding.

(a) Preparation of New Jointing chamber walls or shaft shall be terminated to and
levelled off at a depth of 175 mm below the carriageway surface. Where the joint
box walls or manhole shaft is constructed of concrete, and the frame and cover is to
be set on resin mortar or mortar bedding the walls or shaft shall terminate at this
level with a course of suitable thickness quarry tiles on cement mortar. Installation of
the frame and cover must not be commenced until the concrete has been allowed to
set for at least 12 hours.

(b) Preparation of Existing jointing Chambers – the existing frame and cover shall be
removed and the top of the jointing chamber walls or shaft cut back or built up, as
the case may be and levelled off to approximately 175 mm below the carriageway
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surface. Where building up is necessary bricks or quarry tiles of suitable

thickness shall be used and set on cement or resin mortar for cement mortar or resin
installations respectively.

(c) Preparations of Frames and Covers – prior to installation remove the triangular
covers and where provided the safety grid(s) and ensure that the frame is clean, dry
and free from grease. Remove any loose rust or scale with a wire brush.

(d) Setting of Frame

(i) Using Cement Mortar (Frames and Covers, Carriageway No.1 ONLY). The
top surface of the manhole shaft shall be brushed clean, moistened with
water and a 20mm layer of cement mortar trawled over the entire surface
to be covered by the frame. The frame, with covers removed, shall be
lowered carefully onto the cement mortar and gently tapped with a
wooden punner until the top edge is level with the carriageway surface.
Any surplus mortar shall be struck off flush with the inside walls and in the
case of a new manhole, haunched around and over the lower flange of the
frame. For at least 2 hours after the frame has been set on the cement
mortar, care must be taken not to disturb or walk on the frame. The
covers shall then be replaced and in the case of an existing manhole.

The side of the excavation and frame shall be primed with bitumen emulsion and the
space around the frame shall be reinstated with coated macadam (Para 7.23 refer).
The coated macadam shall be well compacted in two layers with a suitable power
rammer to finish level with the top of the frame and the surrounding surface.

(e) Opening to Traffic. Before opening to traffic, it must be established that the
covers do not foul the safety grids or the sides of the shaft or joint box walls. If there
is evidence of fouling it shall be obviated in a manner acceptable to the Civil Works
Supervisor.

(f) Cement Mortar. The minimum period after installation of the frame which must
elapse before commencing reinstatement and opening to traffic shall be in
accordance with Para 7.18, of this Specification in respect of the jointing chamber ad
bedding under the frame.

7.23 Concrete Surrounding. Any Jointing Chamber fitted with a Carriageway

frame and cover shall have a concrete surround of concrete Quality “A” to the depth
of a frame and cover. The width of this concrete surround shall extend to the outside
of the structure wall or 150mm whichever is the less. Opening to traffic shall be
subject to Para 7.18.

7.24 Joint Markers and Marking Posts. The position of each buried jointing point
shall be indicated by means of a steel marker post / protection post placed flush with
surface immediately over the centers of the project, or a Marking post positioned as
directed by the Civil Works Supervisor.
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8. CABINET CROSS CONNECTION

Section Description

8.1 Excavation for Base

8.2 Provision of Base

8.3 Erection of Cabinet

8.4 Key
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8. CABINET CROSS CONNECTION

Par. Title Par Title
8.1 Excavation for Base

(a) Excavation of the sizes shown on drawing shall be made in the positions indicated by
the Civil Works Supervisor.

(b) The bottom of each excavation shall be well rammed.

8.2 Provision of base

(a) Template – a template shall be provided by the Contractor and used to register
accurately the positions of the Bends Duct No.54D and Bolts Foundation Intended No.1
and their position relative to the footway surface the bends shall be so placed to give the
required depth of cover on the duct leaving the cabinet (Para 2.13 refers) and to project
30mm above the proposed base. Any surplus duct shall be cut off and removed (Para
3.10 refers) after the base has been placed and the periods given in Para 8.2 (b) have
elapsed. The foundation bolts and the earth rod/spike shall be fixed in the template so
that they are set vertically in the base and to project 40mm and 100mm respectively
above the proposed base. Where cabinets are installed on sloping ground, it may be
necessary for part of the base to be above ground in order to open fully the cabinet
doors. The height of the base is determined by the Civil Works Supervisor for sites that
are liable to flooding and the base should be raised accordingly.

(b) Concreting – prior to concreting the ends of the PVC duct bends shall be sealed with
plugs (Duct and Cable Laying Section refer). Concrete Quality “A” shall be used for the
base and shall be placed round the PVC duct bends and carefully levelled at a depth of
75mm below the surface of the ground or paving as measured at the center of the base.
The minimum period, after the completion of concreting which must elapse before the
cabinet is erected, shall be 48 hours.

8.3 Erection of Cabinet.

(a) The surface of the concrete must be thoroughly cleaned and bedding of cement
mortar laid to a depth of 13mm over that part of the surface on which the plinth will seat.
Before drying the plinth should be placed in position and secured by the foundation bolts
at the four corners. The cement mortar should then be struck off in line with the inside of
the plinth and on the outside trowelled to form a fillet around the flange to assist in
drainage of water. With the cabinet door removed access to sealing putty, cabinet
securing bolts and washers is obtained. Positioned 20mm away from the central cut out
of the plinth lay and press out a 3mm thick x 13mm wide single continuous strip of
sealing putty onto the plinth. Position the cabinet body onto the plinth and bolt down with
the supplied washers and hexagon bolts so as to spread the putty and seal. Scrap off
with a blunt tool any excess putty which protrudes beyond the cabinet exterior. Finally
the inside of the cabinet base should be sealed using Resin Pack 6A.

(b) Backfilling of the excavations shall proceed in accordance with the filling-in and
Restoration of Paving Section of this Specification.

8.4 Key. Key obtainable from the Civil Works Supervisor is required to open Cabinets
Cross-Connection.
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9. FILLING IN AND RESTORATION OF

PAVING SECTION
P

Section Description

9.1 General

9.2 Ramming

9.3 Compaction Test

9.4 Sealing

9.5 Obligations
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9. FILLING-IN AND RESTORATION OF PAVING SECTION

9.1 General.

(a) The Contractor shall execute interim restoration and permanent reinstatement to
the satisfaction of the Civil Works Supervisor.

(b) The operation of filling-in a trench shall not normally be commenced until the
work to be covered thereby has been approved by the Civil Works Supervisor. Filling-
in may only commence before such approval is given, provided that, prior permission
has been received from the Civil Works Supervisor, and the Contractor agrees to
excavate fill and reinstate such test holes as may be requested later by the Civil
Works Supervisor.

9.2 Ramming.

(a) The periods of time between the placing of concrete and the commencement of
back-filling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Duct and Cable laying
Section and the Jointing Chambers Section of this Specification, and must be strictly
followed.

(b) All spaces outside the walls of jointing chambers, duct laid in concrete in trench
and all other duct laid in trench shall be carefully filled in with granular material or
concrete as directed by the Civil Works Supervisor and rammed, care being taken to
ensure that the ramming does not disturb any recently completed work.

(c) All ducts not laid in concrete shall be covered by a layer of earth, free from
stones, and hand punned to a thickness of not less than 75mm, or as otherwise
directed by the Civil Works Supervisor.

(d) Except where otherwise directed by the Civil Works Supervisor, all materials shall
be replaced in 150 to 130mm layers, in the reverse order to which they were
excavated and thoroughly compacted. Mechanical punners shall normally be used. If
this is impracticable and hand pinning is employed, there shall be at least three
punners to one filler.

(e) No excavation material shall be reused without the approval of the Civil Works
Supervisor.

9.3 Compaction Test.

(a) Backfilled excavation shall be tested at various levels by applying and

continuously operating either, an explosive type rammer weighing approximately
102 Kg over an area of one half square meter for a period of three minutes, or a
vibration rammer weighing not less than 50 kg over a similar area for three minutes
or less if the behaviour of the machine indicated maximum compaction. Rammer
used for the compaction test must be in efficient working order. At least one test, in
a position selected by, and in the presence of the Civil Works Supervisor, shall be
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(i) Carriageway trench excavations – within a 50 meter length of trench

or between jointing chambers and/or jointing chamber positions,
whichever is the shorter; and
(ii) in all other carriageway excavations.

(b) Further tests shall be carried out in the carriageway or footway, at such times
and locations as the Civil Works Supervisor consider necessary.

(c) The compaction will be considered satisfactory providing the tests show no
measurable change level. A measurable change in level is a depression which cannot
be rectified by reshaping the tested area, and consequently requires additional
material, which when compaction will restore the surface of the test area to the
original level. Should any measurable change in level occur, then the area faulty
compaction as defined by the results of this and further check tests shall be rectified
as required by the Civil Works Supervisor, under the terms of condition 1.16 of the
Standard Conditions.

At all times the results shall provide 98% MDD (Max. Dry Density) compaction. The
local authorities requirements and procedure area also applicable.

Minimum two test per 50m run shall be consider inclusive per section in the schedule
of rates. Repeat test due to failure shall not be paid, additional test if requested by
Civil works Supervisor only passed test shall be paid at schedule of rates.

9.4 Sealing.

(a) A sealing coat capable of preventing the ingress of water shall, unless otherwise
specified, be provided before opening to traffic any back-fill excavation in
carriageways or footways which have sealed paving that cannot be relayed as an
interim measure. Tar or Bitumen Macadam sufficiently well graded to be an effective
seal or other similar approved material shall be used. Before the sealing coat is
inserted the cut edges of the existing paving must be brushed clean and coated with
an approved emulsion. Paving of Flags and other similar types that can be relayed,
as an interim measure will require the sealing coat where spaces are left unpaved, at
the interim stage. The sealing coat shall be not less than 50mm in thickness.

(b) The Civil Works Supervisor will not allow the inclusion of an interim sealing coat
as part of the permanent reinstatement unless:

(i) Prior approval of the Street Authority’s Surveyor is obtained via the Civil
Works Supervisor.

Where the local authority elects to carry out the permanent

reinstatement, the contractor shall perform all the works related to interim
restoration. However the thickness of interim restoration of the paving
shall not be less than 50mm and the compaction requirements are fully
met.

(ii) The sealing coat to a minimum of 75mm whatever the materials used, or
such greater depth as shall be agreed with the surveyor.
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(iii) The method of inserting the sealing coat is to permanent reinstatement

standards, that is trimmed and fluxed edges, agreed materials, etc.

(iv) Little, if any, settlement has occurred after an adequate interim period.
This period will normally be 3 months, but may be modified with the
written agreement of the Civil Works Supervisor.

(c) Sealing coats less than 75mm will not be accepted by the Civil Works Supervisor
as part of the permanent reinstatement. Rates for the work must allow for complete
removal of the interim sealing coat at the permanent reinstatement stage.

(d) A temporary reinstatement shall cover all the work of the permanent
reinstatement with the exception of the top paving restored to 50mm thick.

9.5 Obligations. Whatever method is used, the filling-in and the restoration of
Pavings shall comply with the obligations imposed on Du.
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10. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION

Section Description

10.1 General

10.2 P.V.C Cement and Methylated Sprits

10.3 Resin Pack No. 6A

10.4 Resin Bedding and Resin Mortar

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Par. Title Par Title
10.1 General.

(a) Ducts, pipes and cables existing in the ground shall not be diverted either by
levering or otherwise; they shall not be allowed to rest upon (other than as a
temporary means of support) or to be incorporated into any part of Du structures or
duct. This shall apply unless the Civil Works Supervisor otherwise directs, in which
case the Civil Works Supervisor will be responsible for obtaining the agreement of
the owner of the existing apparatus to the arrangements to be adopted.

(b) Where it is proposed that LASER (light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of

Radiation) equipment is to be used in connection with any work to this Specification,
details shall be supplied in advance to Du for approval. Any safety precautions
required by the Civil Works Supervisor for the operation of laser equipment shall be
observed.

(c) When using certain materials referred to in this Specification, the safety
precautions contained in the following paragraphs should be observed.

10.2 P.V.C Cement and Methylated Spirits. When using P.V.C Cement and /or
methylated spirits, care should be taken to ensure that working areas are adequately
ventilated. Naked flames should not be used under any circumstances and smoking
should not be permitted.

10.3 Resin Pack No. 6A. When mixing and / or using Resin pack No. 6A:

(a) Barrier cream should be applied to the hands, and forearms if exposed, before
handling the resin.

(b) Disposable gloves should be worn.

(c) After use, all soiled containers waste and gloves should be disposed of in a refuse
bin.

(d) The resin should always be mixed in a well ventilated place.

10.4 Resin Bedding and Resin Mortar

(a) The contractor is responsible for the safety of the pedestrians, vehicles for their
own working staff.

(b) Proper approved traffic signboard and flashings, warning tapes shall be used
throughout the execution of the job to the entire satisfaction of the Civil Works
Supervisor.

(c) Access to the business and the residence, etc., shall be always maintained.

(d) No time the excavation shall be left open unreasonably affecting the users of
footpaths and road.
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(e) As far as possible the work at a new location may not be commenced in the
same location without completing the earlier commenced portion.

(f) All safety measures required by any local authorities including appointment of
safety officer for field work should be followed without any delay or extra cost.
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11. POLYURETHANE SUB SUCT

LAYING SECTION

Section Description

11.1 General

11.2 Pulling of Sub Ducts

11.3 Duct Pulling

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11. POLYURETHANE SUB SUCT LAYING SECTION

Par. Title Par Title
11.1 General

(a) These guidelines describe the procedure to be followed for installing PE Sub
Ducts inside a Main (54D) PVC duct and F.O Cable inside a sub.

(b) Depending upon the requirement, a combination of 2 x 39mm sub ducts can be
placed in one main duct. Other combinations mixing 29mm and 39mm sub ducts are
also possible.

(c) Sub Ducts are generally available in standard drum lengths max 1000 meters,
and in future will be available in segmented drums or in coils of suitable lengths.

11.2 Pulling of Sub Ducts

(a) The sub ducts, being as flexible, can be installed in main ducts very similar to
pulling in cables in ducts, using standard cable accessories and winches. All the sub
ducts to be placed in a main duct should be pulled-in simultaneously.

(b) While pulling in more than one sub duct simultaneously, (four for example), one
of the following methods may be followed for placing the sub duct drums.

a. All the four drums will be placed on a flat bed truck or ground.
b. If no sufficient spaces are available for the truck or placing the four drums
side by side, the required lengths to be pulled in can be prewound on a single
segmented drum.
c. 2 nr. Loops in each manhole.

(c) Using the special pulling eyes.

(d) A four legged pulling – sling can also be used for pulling in four sub ducts in a
single installation. One leg is attached to each sub duct via a taper threaded pulling
eye and small swivel. The duct pulling member is attached to the pulling rope via a
large swivel.

(e) The sub ducts can either be terminated at all the manholes and joint boxes or
can be run through more than one Joint Box or Manhole without cutting, depending
upon the requirement and availability of the main duct bores in the spans to follow.

(f) A sub duct is never to be cut flush with the manhole or joint Box wall. It is to be
cut in such a way that a tail of about 10 cms is left beyond the end of the main duct.

(g) The sub duct can be connected with each other in the manholes or joint boxes or
even inside the main duct by using Aluminium Coupling. The thickness of the
Aluminium Coupling is so small that it does not greatly increase the overall diameter
of the sub duct.

(h) Another type of coupling can be used to make a pressure-tight joint. This
coupling can withstand a pressure up to 10 Bar and as such can be used to joint the
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sub ducts where cable installation is being done by employing cable blowing-in
technique.

(i) Before jointing the two lengths of the sub duct, the Chamfering too is used to
make the sub duct ends smooth. The act of cutting with this tool eliminates any
burrs, clearing the path for the cable during its installation.

(j) It is preferable to use only the vacant main ducts for sub ducting to avoid damage
to the existing cables.

(k) Where required a suitable lubricant may be used for pulling the sub ducts for
longer spans. The rates under sec. 3 shall cover the cost of lubricant.

11.3 Duct Pulling

(a) The main duct that contains the sub ducts must be sealed at all manholes / joint
boxes by using the Quad-plex or Tri-plex duct plugs. The main duct will be sealed
with the Duct Plug whether the sub ducts are cut or not at that particular Joint Box /
manhole. The sub duct itself must also be sealed using blank mini plugs.
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X

X
X

3300*
175 2950 175 8 BARS @ 150 C/C 410
3300* 11 BARS @ 150 C/C 100
175 2950 175 15 BARS @ 75 C/C 15 BARS @ 75 C/C
@ 75 C/C
175

175

175
9 BARS ITEM 10
75

(4 OFF)
ITEM 8
150

(18 OFF)
225

300
X X X X
X X
@ 75 C/C
9 BARS

VIEW A
1500*

1500*
1150

1150

300
VIEW B
VIEW B

ITEM 10
1500*
1150

300
(8 OFF)
225
150

VIEW A
230

525 525
75
175

175

175
ITEM 9 ITEM 7 SEE NOTE 9 ITEM 16 ITEM 4
(30 OFF) (18 OFF) (2 OFF)
X

X
(TOP REINFORCEMENT BARS NOT SHOWN)
VIEW A - WALL

VIEW B - WALL

VIEW B - WALL
SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL

15 WAYS

15 WAYS
ITEM 12,13,14 & 15 ITEM 12,13,14 & 15
(50 OFF) (50 OFF)
ITEM 10
(FOR No. OFF
SEE SCHEDULE)
OR
VIEW A - WALL
6 BARS @ 300 C/C

ITEM 9

6 BARS @ 300 C/C

(FOR No. OFF
SEE SCHEDULE)
SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT
NO. OFF
ITEM LENGTH & Ø IN mm
ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL
7 325 x 12 18 18
300

130
8 1230 x 12 18 18
9 1400 x 12 30+10* 19 24 83
125 19 BARS @ 150 C/C 125 10 3200 x 12 6+10* 4 12 32
11
12 2280 x 12 50 50
13 2430 x 12
350 APPROX.

14 2580 x 12
VARIES

44 Nos. 12Ø 15 2730 x 12

16 1440 x 32 2Ø 8Ø 10
300 Ø - FOR USE WITH ANCHOR IRONS
200 610 SQUARE 200 ITEM 10 200 610 SQUARE 200
- ENTRANCE TRIMMING BARS
50 50
SURFACE LEVEL
(10 OFF) 50 50
SURFACE LEVEL
*
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SCHEDULE
APPROX.

APPROX.
450 mm

450 mm
CONSTRUCTION JOINT ITEM 6
CONSTRUCTION JOINT ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. OFF
CONSTRUCTION JOINT
CONSTRUCTION JOINT 1 BOLTS, FOUNDATION INDENTED No. 2 12
225

225
2 CABLE BEARERS WALL TYPE NO. 6
150

150

150
525 525 3 GRATING SUMP No. 2A 1
CHAMFER
V 75mm x 45° V ITEM 1 4 IRONS ANCHOR No. 4 9
ITEM 1 5 LADDER STEEL WITH HOOKS & BAR 2150mm 1

POSITION AS REQUIRED
6 STEPS,MANHOLE No. 1 1

2380
1975
1 1
6

130130130130
2 8
ITEM 5 1 1
2380
1975

5
1 7
APPROX 3 6 9

130130
20mm CEMENT MORTAR DUCT 4
1
0
1
6
RENDERING WITH FALL POSITION 1
2 5 8
3 9
ITEM 3 TO SUMP 5
1 4 7
1
2 8

300

300

300

300
4

.
300 75 CONSTRUCTION JOINT 230 130130 130130
180

180
300
CONSTRUCTION JOINT 15 WAYS 9 WAYS
WATER BAR
Emirates Integrated Telecommunication
WATER BAR
Company (EITC)

75
75
3 6

130130
2 4

130
WATER BAR
2 5 3
1
75 CONCRETE BLINDING 150 230 150 75 CONCRETE BLINDING 1 4 130
300 350 300
530 130

270
6 Nos. 12Ø
6 WAYS 4 WAYS
(LADDER NOT SHOWN)
STANDARD DUCT NEST ARRANGEMENT
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 NOTES:-
Y
*2700
*2700 175 2350 175
*2700
175 2350 175 150 150
820 820 180 180
ITEM 9 @ 200 C/C @ 200 C/C
(16 OFF)
175

ITEM 8 175
5 BARS 5 BARS
(10 OFF)

230
305
X X STEPS
@ 75 C/C

STEPS
8 BARS

200 150 150 200

VIEW B ITEM 4
*1400

*1400

*1400
1050

1050
VIEW A
@ 75 C/C
5 BARS

ITEM 6
(4 OFF)
180
175

175
65

ITEM 8 ITEM 11 700 950

(22 OFF) ITEM 4 (2 OFF)
@ 75 C/C @ 75 C/C @ 75 C/C
ITEM 6 ITEM 10
11 BARS 9 BARS SEE NOTE-9
11 BARS
(5 OFF) (9 OFF)
Y
4 WAY D54 DUCT
FOR BUILDING ENTRY (LEAD IN)
IF REQUIRED
( TOP REINFORCEMENT BARS NOT SHOWN )
SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL
SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT
ITEM-4 ITEM 4
(4 OFF) NO. OFF
ITEM LENGTH & Ø IN mm
ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL

5 BARS 135
6 2600 x 12 5+5* 4 12 26
250

@ 135 C/C
7 2280 x 12 32 32
8 1300 x 12 22 + 10 10 20 62
9 925 x 12 16 16
6 BARS @ 300 C/C

10 490 x 12 9 9
ITEM 7
(5 OFF)
11 1340 x 32 2Ø 8Ø 10

650
ITEM 8
(10 OFF) Ø - FOR USE WITH ANCHOR IRONS
* - ENTRANCE TRIMMING BARS

@ 135 C/C
5 BARS
SCHEDULE
ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. OFF
250

135
1 BOLTS, FOUNDATION INDENTED No. 2 12
2 CABLE BEARERS WALL TYPE NO. 6
175 175 125 125 3 GRATING SUMP No. 2A 1
4 IRONS ANCHOR No. 4 9
@ 200 C/C @ 200 C/C
11 BARS 5 BARS
5 STEPS,MANHOLE No. 1 7
( SHOWING REINFORCEMENT )
SHOWING REINFORCEMENT (SEE NOTE-4 )
VARIES

29 Nos. 12Ø
300
200 610 SQUARE 200 ITEM 6 175 610 SQUARE 200
(5 OFF)
50 50 SURFACE LEVEL 50 50 SURFACE LEVEL
APPROX.

APPROX.
450 mm

450 mm
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
JOINT CONSTRUCTION JOINT
CONSTRUCTION JOINT
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JOINT TANKING MEMBRANE

225

225
150

150

150
ITEM 5
V CHAMFER
75mm x 45°
V CABLE
BEARERS CHAMFER
WITH BOLTS 75mm x 45°
TANKING MEMBRANE

7 STEPS AT 300mm CRS

MK 1
180 180 APPROX.
*2380

POSITION AS REQUIRED
1975

1975
DUCT
POSITION
ITEM 5
20mm CEMENT MORTAR
RENDERING WITH FALL
CONSTRUCTION TO SUMP

300
230
JOINT
ITEM 3

300

300
.
305 75

150

150
180

75 180
300

300
WATER BAR WATER BAR
75mm CONCRETE BLINDING 75mm CONCRETE BLINDING
Emirates Integrated Telecommunication
150 230 150
300 350 300
150 230 150
Company (EITC)
530 530

270
6 Nos. 12Ø
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*4760
*960
2340
2300

4 BARS @ 815
2200

5
2095

163

214
4760
1990

0
1890

194
960
5
1785

5
1680

173
1580

5
337
1475

152
1370

0
1270

132
5
1165

.
2 BARS @ 4640
.

(AT TOP & BOTTOM)

X X
2460
1150
.

.
*1150
*2460

2 BARS @ 4640
.

(AT TOP & BOTTOM)

5

4 BARS @ 1965 4 BARS @ 4640

116

0
381
127

132
137

5
147

152
294
158

5
168

173
178

0
0

207

0
189

194
199

7
209

0
0

214
220

0
230

234

234

955

234
SEE NOTE 11
2 BARS @ 2340
(AT TOP & BOTTOM)
FLOOR PLAN (ALL BARS AT 300 C/C)
ROOF PLAN (ANCHOR IRON NOT SHOWN)
(ENTRANCE SHAFT TRIMMING BARS NOT SHOWN)
350 APPROX.
VARIES

44 Nos. 12Ø
4 BARS 12mmØ (RNGS) 6 BARS @ 2450 6 BARS @ 2450
610 7 BARS @ 2350 *4760 3 BARS @ 2450 7 BARS @ 2350
CONSTRUCTION JOINT 300
305 50 200 200 50 305 900
SURFACE LEVEL
APPROX.

1 BAR (2400) 1 BAR (2400)

450mm

1 BAR (2350) 1 BAR (2350)

425
1 BAR (2250) 1 BAR (2250) 300
CONSTRUCTION JOINT
1001
250

1
185
425
150
300
CHAMFER
75mm x 45°
4 Nos. ANCHOR
IRONS
2200 POSITION AS REQUIRED 2200 3 BARS @ 2450
LADDER STEEL WITH HOOKS 7 BARS @ 300 C/C 3 BARS @ 2450
& BAR (SEE NOTE 6)
*2100

7 BARS @ 300 C/C

*2460
*1150
Y Y
750
TANKING MEMBRANE

300
75 CONSTRUCTION JOINT
75180

300
7 BARS @ 2350
WATER BAR
6 BARS @ 2450
20mm CEMENT MORTAR 3 BARS @ 2450
RENDERING WITH FALL 300 350 300
APPROXIMATE
TO SUMP 150 230 150 DUCT ENTRY POSITIONS

270
6 Nos. 12Ø
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SECTION Y-Y
SECTION X-X
SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT
FLOOR ROOF WALLS
LENGTH No. OFF LENGTH No. OFF LENGTH No. OFF
1200 2Ø 815 8 1175 Ø 16
1320 2 1165 2 1960 56
1525 2 1270 2 2450 38
1735 2 1370 2
1940 2 1475 2
6
1 1
2147 2 1580 2

130130130130
2 8
5
1
1
1
7 2340 3 1680 2
1 1
4 3 6 9 3 6
955 2 1785 2

130130
130130
0 6
1
3 9 2 5 8 2 5 2 4

130
5
3375 2 1890 2
1
2 8 1 4 7 1 4 1 3
4
130130 130 130
4640 4 1990 2
130130
1635 2 2095 2
15 WAYS 6 WAYS 4 WAYS Emirates Integrated Telecommunication
9 WAYS 2200 2
SECTION C-C
Company (EITC)
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B SECTION D-D 2300 2
2340 2+2
STANDARD DUCT NEST ARRANGEMENT 2070 2
2940 2
3810 2
1965 8+8
4640 4+4
Ø - ALL BARS TO BE 20mm EXCEPT THOSE MARKED
Ø - USED WITH ANCHOR IRONS- 32mm TD8 12/72 REFERS
- ENTRANCE TRIMMING BARS
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SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL
ITEM 9
(16 OFF)
80 15 BARS @ 130 C/C
ITEM 10 SCHEDULE
(6 OFF) ITEM 25
ITEM 8 ITEM 10 (11 OFF) ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER
(11 OFF) (6 OFF) 1 BOLTS,FOUNDATION INDENTED No. 2 12
2 CABLE BEARERS,WALL TYPE No. 6
3 GRATING SUMP No. 2A 1
11 BARS @ 180 C/C

11 BARS @ 180 C/C

6 BARS @ 300 C/C

6 BARS @ 300 C/C

4 IRONS,ANCHOR No. 4 11
5 1
6 STEPS,MANHOLE No. 1 1
SCHEDULE
REINFORCING BAR
LENGTH & DIA. NUMBER
ITEM
(mm) ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL
7 2720 x 12 4+10 * 6 - 20
250

250
100

100
8 2390 x 12 8 3 11 22
9 2350 x 12 - - 52 52
ITEM 63 10 960 x 12 - 2 18 20
300 125 300
75 16 BARS @ 130 C/C (4 OFF) 11 2110 x 12 - 1 - 1
ITEM 9 ITEM 61
(4 OFF) ITEM 9 12 2000 x 12 - 1 - 1
(2 OFF) ITEM 9
VIEW D-WALL ITEM 4 (2 OFF)
(15 OFF)
13 1890 x 12 - 1 - 1
VIEW SHOWING REINFORCING BARS VIEW C-WALL VIEW A-WALL VIEW B-WALL 14 1780 x 12 - 1 - 1
VIEW SHOWING REINFORCING BARS VIEW SHOWING REINFORCING BARS VIEW SHOWING REINFORCING BARS 15 1660 x 12 - 1 - 1
(SEE NOTE 4) (SEE NOTE 4) 16 1550 x 12 - 1 - 1
17 1440 x 12 - 1 - 1
18 1330 x 12 - 1 - 1
19 1220 x 12 - 1 - 1
Y 20 1520 x 12 - 2 - 2
21 1920 x 12 - 2 - 2
750 1050 ITEM 8 22 2320 x 12 - 2 - 2
2780 (3 OFF)
2430 175
14 BARS @ 150 C/C 23 1620 x 12 - 1 - 1
600
781 75 C/C 75 C/C 14 BARS @ 75 C/C ITEM 25 24 810 x 12 - 1 - 1
10 BARS @ 9 BARS @ (1 OFF)
25 2340 x 12 1* 1 22 24
175

ITEM 62
26 1020 x 12 1 - - 1
(2 OFF)
230

30 ITEM 7 27 1070 x 12 1 - - 1
10 BARS @

*21
VIEW C (6 OFF)
75 C/C
575

ITEM 4 28 1130 x 12 1 - - 1
750

29 1190 x 12 1 - - 1
VIE 30 1240 x 12 1 - - 1
W B ITEM 24
(1 OFF) 31 1300 x 12 1 - - 1
X X

13 BARS @ 150 C/C

ITEM 23 32 1350 x 12 1 - - 1
945
(1 OFF)
9 BARS @
VIEW A

33 1410 x 12 1 - - 1
2450
2100

75 C/C
*950
950

750

34 1470 x 12 1 - - 1
VIEW D

75 35 1520 x 12 1 - - 1
36 1580 x 12 1 - - 1
1250
37 1630 x 12 1 - - 1
10 BARS @

38 1690 x 12 1+1 * - - 2
75 C/C
750

520 39 1750 x 12 2+1 * - - 3

40 520 x 12 2 - - 2
950 H 19
5 EAC 18
197 OFF ACH 17
C. 2 FF E 16
175

8 IN 1 O 15
150 O 4 MS 14
MS
40 T ITE 13
ITE EACH
) * ENTRANCE TRIMMING BARS.
175 575 MS ING
ITE MAIN 11 12 FF DIA. FOR USE WITH ANCHOR IRONS.
RE (1 O
SCHEDULE
SECTION V-V ITEMS
22 21 20 10
ITEMS REINFORCING BAR
(2 OFF EACH)
Y (2 OFF EACH) LENGTH & DIA. NUMBER
ITEM
(mm)
ROOF PLAN FLOOR PLAN ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL
350 APPROX.
VARIES

(TOP REINFORCING 41 550 x 12 2 - - 2

44 Nos. 12Ø BARS NOT SHOWN) 42 580 x 12 2 - - 2
43 610 x 12 2 - - 2
44 640 x 12 2 - - 2
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300
45 660 x 12 2 - - 2
46 690 x 12 2 - - 2
47 720 x 12 2 - - 2
48 750 x 12 2 - - 2
49 2310 x 12 1 - - 1
50 2360 x 12 1 - - 1
ITEM 58 ITEM 39 ITEM 7 51 1120 x 12 9 - - 9
200 50 610SQUARE 50 200
(3 OFF) 200 50 610SQUARE 50 200 (3 OFF) (10 OFF) 52 1100 x 12 2 - - 2
SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL
53 1300 x 12 2 - - 2

APPROX

APPROX
450 mm

450 mm
ITEM 25 ITEM 38 CONSTRUCTION JOINT 54 1500 x 12 2 - - 2
STEPS
(3 OFF) (3 OFF)
ITEM 6 55 1700 x 12 2 - - 2
CONSTRUCTION JOINT CONSTRUCTION JOINT
ITEM 5 56 1900 x 12 2 - - 2

255

255
6
1 1
57 2100 x 12 2 - - 2

130130130130
2 8
5
1
1
1
7 58 2300 x 12 2+1 * - - 3

150
3 6 9

130130
4
1
0
1
6 59 2500 x 12 2 - - 2
2 5 8
1
3 9
5 60 840 x 12 9 - - 9
CHAMFER CHAMFER 1 4 7
75mm x 45° 75mm x 45° 2 8
1
4 61 900 x 32 - - 8 DIA. 8
POSITION AS REQUIRED

130130
V V ITEM 2 WITH
130130 62 1240 x 32 - 2 DIA. - 2
ITEM 1 63 2390 x 32 - - 4 DIA. 4
15 WAYS 9 WAYS
APPROX. APPROX.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunication

1975

1975
DUCT DUCT
POSITION POSITION
(SEE NOTE-13) (SEE NOTE-13) 3 6
Company (EITC)

130130
2 4

130
2 5
1 3
ITEM 5
1 4 130
20mm CEMENT MORTAR 130
ITEM 2 RENDERING WITH FALL
TO SUMP 4 WAYS
6 WAYS

300
.
75
300

75 180

75 180
STANDARD DUCT NEST ARRANGEMENT
WATER BAR WATER BAR
WATER BAR
150 230 150 300 350 299 150 230 150

270
530 530
6 Nos. 12Ø
SECTION X-X SECTION Y-Y
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SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL
ITEM 8 & 9
ITEM 4 ITEM 8 & 9 ITEM 8 & 9
(16 OFF)
ITEM 9 ITEM 70 (6 OFF) (7 OFF)
ITEM 73 15 BARS @ 150 C/C (16 OFF) (FOR No. OFF SEE SCHEDULE)
(4 OFF)
ITEM 45
(FOR No. OFF
SEE SCHEDULE) SCHEDULE
ITEM 71 ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER
(FOR No. OFF SEE SCHEDULE)
1 BOLTS,FOUNDATION INDENTED No. 2 12
2 CABLE BEARERS,WALL TYPE No. 9
3 GRATING SUMP No. 2A 1
13 BARS @ 150 C/C

4 IRONS,ANCHOR No. 4 11
5 1
6 STEPS,MANHOLE No. 1 1
ITEM 72
(FOR No. OFF SEE SCHEDULE)
SCHEDULE
REINFORCING BAR
ITEM 74 LENGTH & DIA. NUMBER
(4 OFF) ITEM
(mm) ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL
170

180 170

7 - - - -
8 2520 x 12 - 69 69 69
ITEM 4 9 2820 x 12 - - - -
75 18 BARS @ 15 C/C 75 6 BARS @ 150 C/C 95
10 1120 x 12 6 - - 6
VIEW B-WALL VIEW D-WALL VIEW C-WALL
7 BARS @ 150 C/C
SHOWING REINFORCEMENT (SEE NOTE 4) SHOWING REINFORCEMENT (SEE NOTE 4) SHOWING REINFORCEMENT (SEE NOTE 4) VIEW A-WALL 11 1090 x 12 2 - - 2
SHOWING REINFORCEMENT (SEE NOTE 4) 12 1060 x 12 2 - - 2
13 1040 x 12 2 - - 2
14 1010 x 12 2 - - 2
15 980 x 12 11 - - 11
16 960 x 12 2 1 - 3
17 2650 x 12 1+5* - - 6
Y
18 2600 x 12 1 - - 1
22 BARS @ 150 C/C 19 2550 x 12 1 2 - 3
3680
*1210 75 C/C 75 C/C 230BARS @ 75 C/C
900 20 2490 x 12 1 - - 1
21 2440 x 12 1 - - 1
10 BARS @ 9 BARS @
ITEM 70 ITEM 10
150 205

(11 OFF) (6 OFF) ITEM 70

(6 OFF) 22 2390 x 12 1 - - 1
*261
0 SEE NOTE 9 23 2340 x 12 1 - - 1
13 BARS @ 75 C/C

VIEW C
24 2290 x 12 1 - - 1
25 2230 x 12 1 - - 1
VIE 26 2180 x 12 1 - - 1
W B
ITEM 16
27 2310 x 12 1 - - 1
950

28 2080 x 12 1 - - 1
X X ITEM 54

17 BARS @ 150 C/C

ITEM 15 29 2030 x 12 1 - - 1
9 BARS @ 75 C/C

(9 OFF)
1062 30 1970 x 12 1 - - 1
*1440
1150

31 1920 x 12 1 - - 1
VIEW A
*3110

32 1870 x 12 1 - - 1
1367
33 1820 x 12 1 - - 1
VIEW D

34 1770 x 12 1 - - 1
950

13 BARS @ 75 C/C

1200
ITEM 9 35 1710 x 12 1 - - 1
(8 OFF)
36 1660 x 12 1 - - 1
270 37 1610 x 12 1 - - 1

69
38 1560 x 12 1 - - 1

39
38
950

68
37
36

67
35
34
39 1500 x 12 1 - - 1

66
33
32

65
31
205 150

30

64
29
28
40 1840 x 12 2 - - 2

63
27
2425 H
)

26
950 EAC )
OFF

62
25
ACH

24
OF

61
23
FF E

22
C. 2 EACH

60
21
(1 O

20
16 IN

59
19
49 (8
FF MS

18
150 1O

58
17
11 TOINC. ITE

16

57
15
14
MS

56
13
48 46 44 42 40
ITE TO 39
205 975

12
11
ITEM
47 45 43 41 17
53 19 51 ITEM 52 *
DIA.
ENTRANCE TRIMMING BARS.
FOR USE WITH ANCHOR IRONS.
(3 OFF)
ITEM (2 OFF EACH)
SECTION V-V Y
SCHEDULE
ROOF PLAN FLOOR PLAN REINFORCING BAR
(TOP REINFORCEMENT BARS NOT SHOWN)
LENGTH & DIA. NUMBER
ITEM
(mm) ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL
41 2060 x 12 2 - - 2
42 2270 x 12 2 - - 2
43 2490 x 12 2 - - 2
44 2710 x 12 2 - - 2
45 2930 x 12 2 26 - 28
350 APPROX.
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VARIES
46 3150 x 12 2 - - 2
44 Nos. 12Ø
47 3360 x 12 2 - - 2
48 3580 x 12 2 - - 2
ITEM 17 ITEM 49 49 3620 x 12 8 + 10 * 8 - 26
300
(5 OFF) (10 OFF)
200 50 610 SQUARE 50 200 200 50 610 SQUARE 50 200 50 1860 x 12 9 - - 9
SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL 51 2120 x 12 - 2 - 2
APPROX.

APPROX.
450 mm

450 mm
ITEM 70 52 2990 x 12 - 3 - 3
(5 OFF) CONSTRUCTION JOINT
STEPS
CONSTRUCTION JOINT CONSTRUCTION JOINT
53 3420 x 12 - 2 - 2
ITEM 6 54 2360 x 12 - 1 - 1
275

275
55 1660 x 12 - 2 - 2
56 2890 x 12 - 1 - 1
150

150
57 2780 x 12 - 1 - 1
1 1
CHAMFER 6

130130130130
2 8
CHAMFER 58 2680 x 12 - 1 - 1
75mm x 45° 75mm x 45° 5
1
1
1
7
V V
3 6 9
59 2580 x 12 - 1 - 1

130130
1 1
POSITION AS REQUIRED

4
0 6
2 5 8
3 9
1
5
60 2470 x 12 - 1 - 1
1 4 7
2 8
1
4 61 2370 x 12 - 1 - 1
130130
APPROX. APPROX. 130130
62 2270 x 12 - 1 - 1
2580

2580
2125

2125
DUCT DUCT 63 2160 x 12 - 1 - 1
15 WAYS 9 WAYS
POSITION POSITION 64 2060 x 12 - 1 - 1
(SEE NOTE-13) (SEE NOTE-13)
65 1960 x 12 - 1 - 1
3 6
66 1850 x 12 - 1 - 1

130130
2 4

130
ITEM 5
20mm CEMENT MORTAR ITEM 2 WITH 20mm CEMENT MORTAR 2 5 1 3
67 1750 x 12 - 1 - 1
RENDERING WITH FALL ITEM 1 RENDERING WITH FALL
1 4 130
TO SUMP TO SUMP 68 1650 x 12 - 1 - 1
300
130
Emirates Integrated Telecommunication

300
.

.
76
69 1550 x 12 - 1 - 1
6 WAYS 4 WAYS 70 3050 x 12 11 + 5 * 6 13 35 Company (EITC)
75 180

75 180
300
71 1480 x 12 - - 26 26
WATER BAR 72 1440 x 12 - - 13 13
WATER BAR WATER BAR
WATER BAR STANDARD DUCT NEST ARRANGEMENT 73 1200 x 32 - 4Ø 8Ø 10
300 350 299
150 230 150 74 3050 x 32 - - 4Ø 4

270
530 6 Nos. 12Ø
SECTION Y-Y
SECTION X-X
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 NOTES:-
Y Y
ITEM 66
(2 OFF)
SEE NOTE 9 ITEM 28 SURFACE LEVEL
ITEM 39
(9 OFF) ITEM 7 *2700
(5 OFF) ITEM 7 ITEM 32 ITEM 31
75 C/C 75 C/C 75 C/C 16 BARS @ 150 C/C (5 OFF) (15 OFF) (12 OFF)
ITEM 55 11 BARS @ 9 BARS @ 12 BARS @
(9 OFF)
5 BARS @
75 C/C

ITEM 4
380

*1095

ITEM 63 ITEM 8 SCHEDULE

9 BARS @

X (8 OFF) X X (4 OFF) X
75 C/C

ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. OFF

600

ITEM 64
*2000

(1 OFF)
12 BARS @ 160 C/C

ITEM 27 1 BOLTS, FOUNDATION INDENTED No. 2 12

(1 OFF)
2 CABLE BEARERS WALL TYPE NO. 6
5354
9 BARS @

5152 3 GRATING SUMP No. 2A 1

4950
75 C/C

20
670

4748 19
4 IRONS ANCHOR No. 4 7
4546 18
4344 20 17
4142 CH *21 16 5 LADDER STEEL WITH HOOKS & BAR 2150mm 1
3940 EA 15
FF AC
H
3738 1O 14
FE 6 STEPS,MANHOLE No. 1 1
3536 MS 13
OF
3 34 ITE 12 1
9 3 11 MS
10 ITE
56
57
58
59
60
61
62

*785
9
120

ITEMS 1 OFF EACH 26 25 24 23 22 21

ITEMS 1 OFF EACH
Y Y 90 15 BARS @ 130 C/C
ROOF PLAN FLOOR PLAN WALL 'E'
(TOP REINFORCING BARS NOT SHOWN) (SHOWING REINFORCING BARS)
(TOP REINFORCING BARS NOT SHOWN)
Y
SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL
2700* ITEM 66 ITEM 32
ITEM 32 ITEM 4 ITEM 32 ITEM 7 ITEM 8 (12 OFF) ITEM 32
(4 OFF)
175 2350 175 ITEM 4 (6 OFF) (18 OFF) (12 OFF) (12 OFF) (4 OFF)
700 950 ITEM 4
300 WALL - B
175

1095*
420
825

WALL- A
15 WAYS

ITEM 29
885

885

(12 OFF)
*2000

1425 1425
1650

X 1350 X 1350

120BARS @ 160 C/ C
WALL - C
15 WAYS

12 BARS @ 160 C/C

12 BARS @ 160 C/C

12 BARS @ 160 C/C

ITEM 30
(12 OFF)
520
E
LL-
WA
350

950 0*
212
175

575 6 WAYS

120

120

120

120
*785 WALL - D
100
100 70 18 BARS @ 130 C/C 110 120 BARS @ 130 C/C
130 C/C 130 C/C
WALL 'A'
6 BARS @ WALL 'B' WALL 'C' WALL 'D'
4 BARS @
Y (SHOWING REINFORCING BARS) (SHOWING REINFORCING BARS)
SECTION V-V MRT-9 (SHOWING REINFORCING BARS) (SHOWING REINFORCING BARS)
NOTE: STEPS TO BE ADDED AT 300mm C/C STAGGERED IN THE SHAFT IF DEPTH EXCEEDS
SCHEDULE SCHEDULE
REINFORCING BAR REINFORCING BAR
350 APPROX.

LENGTH NUMBER LENGTH NUMBER

VARIES

ITEM & ITEM &

44 Nos. 12Ø ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL ROOF FLOOR WALLS TOTAL
ITEM 33 DIA. mm DIA. mm
(5 OFF) ITEM 32 ITEM 7 ITEM 56
(5 OFF) (5 OFF) (3 OFF) 7 2640 x 12 5+5 5 12 27 43 1510 x 12 1 - - 1
305 300 8 1940 x 12 9 4 12 25 44 1470 x 12 1 - - 1
200 50 610 SQUARE 50 200 200 50 610 SQUARE 50 200
SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL 9 1900 x 12 1 1 - 2 45 1440 x 12 1 - - 1
APPROX.

APPROX.
10 1840 x 12 - 1 - 1 46 1400 x 12 1 - - 1
450 mm

450 mm
ITEM 57
CONSTRUCTION JOINT
(2 OFF) 11 1770 x 12 - 1 - 1 47 1370 x 12 1 - - 1
Guide Lines for Civil works, Manholes & Infrastructure

ITEM 5
ITEM 6 12 1620 x 12 - 1 - 1 48 1330 x 12 1 - - 1
CONSTRUCTION JOINT CONSTRUCTION JOINT
255

255
13 580 x 12 - 1 - 1 49 1300 x 12 1 - - 1
LAP BARS SHOWN 14 1480 x 12 - 1 - 1 50 1260 x 12 1 - - 1
150

150
THUS FOR CLARITY 15 1410 x 12 - 1 - 1 51 1220 x 12 1 - - 1
CHAMFER CHAMFER 16 1340 x 12 - 1 - 1 52 1190 x 12 2 - - 2
75mm x 45° ITEM 2 WITH 75mm x 45°
ITEM 1
2410*

17 1270 x 12 - 1 - 1 53 1150 x 12 1 - - 1
V V
1975

POSITION AS REQUIRED
18 1200 x 12 - 1 - 1 54 1120 x 12 1 - - 1

2410*
19 1130 x 12 - 1 - 1 55 900 x 12 9 - - 9

1975
20 1180 x 12 - 1 - 1 56 2300 x 12 1+3 - - 4
1
21 1500 x 12 - 1 - 1 57 2140 x 12 1+2 - - 3
22 1810 x 12 5 1 - 6 58 1980 x 12 1 - - 1
ITEM 5 23 2130 x 12 - 1 - 1 59 1820 x 12 1 - - 1
APPROX
20mm CEMENT MORTAR DUCT 20mm CEMENT MORTAR 24 2450 x 12 - 1 - 1 60 1670 x 12 1 - - 1
RENDERING WITH FALL POSITION RENDERING WITH FALL
TO SUMP TO SUMP 25 1390 x 12 - 1 - 1 61 1510 x 12 1 - - 1
ITEM 3
26 940 x 12 - 1 - 1 62 1350 x 12 1 - - 1
300

300
75

.
CONSTRUCTION JOINT LAP BARS SHOWN CONSTRUCTION JOINT
THUS FOR CLARITY 27 680 x 12 - 1 - 1 63 980 x 12 8 - - 8
75180

75180
28 890 x 12 - 1 1 1 64 800 x 12 1 - - 1

300
WATER BAR WATER BAR
29 1080 x 12 - - 12 12 65 1030x32 1 - - 1
30 2090 x 12 - - 12 12 66 1200x32 - 2Ø 8Ø 10
WATER BAR 300 350 300
150 230 150 31 2320 x 12 - - 12 12 67 1080x32 - - 4Ø 4
150 230 150

270
530 6 Nos. 12Ø 530 32 1860 x 12 - - 55 55
33 620 x 12 1+5 - - 6
SECTION X-X SECTION Y-Y
Emirates Integrated Telecommunication
34 590 x 12 1 - - 1
1 1
35 550 x12 1 - - 1
Company (EITC)
6

130130130130
2 8
5
1
1
1
7 36 570 x 12 1 - - 1
1 1
4 3 6 9 3 6
37 480 x 12 1 - - 1

130130
130130
0 6
1
3 9 2 5 8 2 5 2 4

130
5
38 450 x 12 1 - - 1
1
2 8 1 4 7 1 4 1 3
4
130130 130 130
39 410 x 12 10 - - 10
130130
40 370 x 12 1 - - 1
15 WAYS 6 WAYS 4 WAYS
9 WAYS 41 340 x 12 1 - - 1
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B SECTION C-C SECTION D-D 42 580 x 12 1 - - 1
Ø - FOR USE WITH ANCHOR IRONS
- ENTRANCE TRIMMING BARS
STANDARD DUCT NEST ARRANGEMENT
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B
A A
B
B
SURFACE LEVEL SURFACE LEVEL SCHEDULE OF REINFORCEMENT
FLOOR ROOF WALLS
Guide Lines for Civil works, Manholes & Infrastructure

C C
B Emirates Integrated Telecommunication
Company (EITC)
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