Rev. No.

VERTICAL : HIGHWAYS

Project Name : Construction of Four lane Bangalore Chennai Expressway from Ch.71.000 to Ch.96.000 (Bethamangala to Baireddypalle Section) in the State of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh under Bharatmala
Pariyojana on Hybrid Annuity Mode(Phase ll/ Package l).

Client : National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).

Independent Engineer : M/s SATRA Services and Solutions Pvt Ltd in Joint venture with Feedback Infra Pvt Ltd.

Concessionaire : M/s Montecarlo Bangalore Chennai Expressway P2P1 Pvt Ltd.

EPC Contractor : Montecarlo Limited

Quality Control Test Frequency Plan And Acceptance Criteria

S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

Clearing & Grubbing

1 Trees , Shrubs, roots removal MoRTH clause -201 As required Shall meet the MoRTH Specification -

2 Top Soil removal MoRTH clause -201 As required Avg(Max) 150 mm -

3 FDD Compaction MoRTH clause -202.4 For Every pit /Every Layer For EMB FDD > 95 % & SG FDD ->97% -

1 Establishment of TBM & Checking MoRTH Clause 109 Once per 3 months ± 6 mm -

2 Setting out MoRTH Clause 109 AS per Drg. - -

Embankment Materials / Cut Formation

1 Free Swelling Index IS: 2720, Part 40 2 Test per 3000 m3 < 50 % MoRT&H Clause 305.2.1.2

2 Sieve Analysis (Sand Content) IS: 2720, Part 4 2 Test per 3000 m3 Not Specified -

i) Embankment upto 3m height, not subjected to

Flooding, MDD > 15.2 KN/m3
3 Density Test (Modified Proctor Test) IS: 2720, Part 8 2 Test per 3000 m3 ii) Embankment exceeding 3m or any height MoRT&H Table 300-1
subjected to long periods of inundation, MDD >
16.0 KN/m3

4 Atterbergs Limit IS: 2720, Part 5 2 Test per 3000 m3 LL < 50 % & PI < 25 % MoRT&H Clause 305.2.1.1

Min=12% subgrade and top 500 mm portion of

5 Soaked CBR IS: 2720, Part 16 1 Test /3000 mts the emankment as per pavement Design Pavement Design (Effective CBR)

6 Deleterious Content Test IS: 2720, Part 27 As required < 0.50 % MoRT&H Clause 305.2.1.3

7 Moisture Content Test IS: 2720, Part 2 2 Test per 3000 m3 +1% & -2% of OMC MoRT&H Clause 305.3.5.2

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement For, Normal soil, Compaction > 95 %
8 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 1set of 10 tests per 3000 m2 For, Expansive Clay, Compaction 90 - 95 % MoRT&H Table 300-2

For, Normal soil, Compaction > 95 %

9 Field Compaction Test (By NDG) ASTM: D6938-08a 1set of 20 tests per 3000 m2 For, Expansive Clay, Compaction 90 - 95 % MoRT&H Table 300-2

10 Top Level of EMB MoRTH clause -902.3 at 10m interval ± 25 mm MoRTH clause -902.3
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Sub Grade/Shoulder Materials

1 Free Swelling Index IS: 2720, Part 40 As required < 50 % MoRT&H Clause 305.2.1.2

2 Sieve Analysis (Sand Content) IS: 2720, Part 4 2 Test per 3000 m3 Not Specified -

3 Density Test (Modified Proctor Test) IS: 2720, Part 8 2 Test per 3000 m3 >17.5 KN/m3 MoRT&H Table 300-1

4 Atterbergs Limit IS: 2720, Part 5 2 Test per 3000 m3 LL < 50 % & PI < 25 MoRT&H Clause 305.2.1.1

Min =12 % subgrade and top 500 mm portion of

5 Soaked CBR IS: 2720, Part 16 1 Test per 3000 m3 the embankment as per pavement Design As per Pavement Design

6 Deleterious Content Test IS: 2720, Part 27 As required < 0.50 % MoRT&H Clause 305.2.1.3

7 Moisture Content Test IS: 2720, Part 2 2 Test per 3000 m3 +1% & -2% of OMC MoRT&H Clause 305.3.5.2

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement

8 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 1set of 10 tests per 2000 m2 > 97 % MoRT&H Table 300-2

9 Top Level of Subgrade MoRTH clause -902.3 at 10m interval ± 20 mm MoRTH clause -902.3

Granular Subbase (GSB) Materials

1 Gradation IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per 400 m3 As per pavement Design MoRT&H Table 401

2 Density Test (Modified Proctor Test) IS: 2720, Part 8 As Required Not Specified -

3 Atterbergs Limit IS: 2720, Part 5 1 Test per 400 m3 LL < 25 % & PI < 6 % MoRT&H Table 402

4 CBR IS: 2720, Part 16 As Required > 30 % MoRT&H Table 400-2

5 Deleterious Constituents IS: 2720, Part 27 As Required Not Specified -

Water Absorption < 2 %

If Water Absorption of Aggregate is greater than
6 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 As Required 2 %, then the Aggregates shall be tested for Wet MoRT&H Clause 401.2.2
AIV (IS:5640)

7 Aggregate Impact Value IS: 2386, Part 4 As Required < 40 % MoRT&H Table 400-2

8 Wet Aggregate Impact Value IS: 5640 As Required < 40 % MoRT&H Table 400-2

9 Moisture content prior to compaction IS: 2720, Part 2 1 Test per 400 m3 +1 -2 MoRT&H Clause 401.3.2

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement

10 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 1set of 6 tests per 1000 m2 > 98 % MoRT&H Clause 401.3.2

11 Field Compaction Test (By NDG) ASTM: D6938-08a 1set of 12 tests per 1000 m2 > 98 % MoRT&H Clause 401.3.2

10 Top Level of GSB MoRTH clause -902.3 at 10m interval ± 10 mm MoRTH clause -902.3

Cement Treated Sub-Base

1 Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day MoRT&H Table 400-1 -(Grade -IV ) MoRT&H Table 400-1

2 Density Test (Modified Proctor Test) IS: 2720, Part 8 As Required Not Specified -

Water Absorption < 2 %

If Water Absorption of Aggregate is greater than
3 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 As Required 2 %, then the Aggregates shall be tested for Wet MoRT&H Clause 401.2.2
AIV (IS:5640)
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4 Cement -Quality IRC SP 89 :2010 1 test per Source IRC SP 89 :2010 IRC SP 89 :2010 Table no- 14

5 Atterbergs Limit IS: 2720, Part 5 As Required LL < 45 % & PI < 20 % MoRT&H Clause 403.2.1

3 specimens for each 400 tonnes of mix

6 Unconfined Compressive Strength IS: 516 subjected to minimum 2 tests/day CTSB= 1.50 to 3.0 Mpa -7Days IRC 37 :2018 Clause 7.3

7 Flexural Strength IS: 516 1 test per Source ECTSB =2000 to 6000 Mpa IRC 37 :2018 Clause 7.3

8 Moisture content prior to compaction IS: 2720, Part 2 1 Set of 2 Test per 500 m2 > OMC & < OMC + 2% MoRT&H Clause 403.3.4

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement

9 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 1 Set of 2 Test per 500 m2 > 98 % MoRT&H Clause 406.3.5

10 Top Level of CTSB MoRTH clause -902.3 at 10m interval ± 10 mm MoRTH clause -902.3

LEGEND : CTSB - Cement Treated Sub Base

Cement Treated -Base

1 Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day MoRT&H Table 400-4 MoRT&H Table 400-4

2 Density Test (Modified Proctor Test) IS: 2720, Part 8 As Required Not Specified -

Water Absorption < 2 %

If Water Absorption of Aggregate is greater than
3 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 As Required 2 %, then the Aggregates shall be tested for Wet MoRT&H Clause 401.2.2
AIV (IS:5640)

4 Cement -Quality IRC SP 89 :2010 1 test per Source IRC SP 89 :2010 IRC SP 89 :2010 Table no- 14

5 Atterbergs Limit IS: 2720, Part 5 As Required LL < 45 % & PI < 20 % MoRT&H Clause 403.2.1

3 specimens for each 400 tonnes of mix

6 Unconfined Compressive Strength IS: 516 subjected to minimum 2 tests/day CTB= 4.5 to 7.0 Mpa -7Days IRC 37 :2018 Clause 8.2

7 Flexural Strength IS: 516 1 test per Source ECTB =10000 to 15000 Mpa

8 Moisture content prior to compaction IS: 2720, Part 2 1 Set of 2 Test per 500 m2 > OMC & < OMC + 2% MoRT&H Clause 403.3.4

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement

9 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 1 Set of 2 Test per 500 m2 > 98 % MoRT&H Clause 406.3.5

10 Top Level of CTSB MoRTH clause -902.3 at 10m interval ± 10 mm MoRTH clause -902.3

LEGEND : CTB - Cement Treated Base

Aggragate Inter Layer (AIL ) /Wet Mix Macadam (WMM) Materials

1 Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per 200 m3 MoRT&H Table 400-13 MoRT&H Table 400-13

2 Density Test (Modified Proctor Test) IS: 2720, Part 8 As Required Not Specified -

3 Atterbergs Limit IS: 2720, Part 5 1 Test per 200 m3 PI < 6 % MoRT&H Clause 406.2.1.2

Water Absorption < 2 %

If Water Absorption of Aggregate is greater than
4 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 As Required 2 %, then the soundness test shall be carried out MoRT&H Clause 406.2.1.1
on the material as per IS: 2386, Part 5.

5 Aggregate Impact Value IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per 1000 m3 < 30 % MoRT&H Table 400-12
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6 Combined Flakiness & Elongation IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per 500 m3 < 35 % MoRT&H Table 400-12

LAA < 40 %
7 Los Angeles Abrasion Test IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per Source Optional test of AIV. MoRT&H Table 400-12

Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :

8 Soundness of aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 12% IS: 383 Clause 3.6
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 18%

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement

9 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 3 Test per 1000 m2 > 100 % IRC 109 :2015 Clause 4.6

10 Field Compaction Test (By NDG) ASTM: D6938-08a 6 Test per 1000 m2 > 100 % IRC 109 :2015 Clause 4.6

11 Top Level of WMM/CRL MoRTH clause -902.3 at 10m interval ± 6 mm by Machine laid MoRTH clause -902.3

Prime Coat
1 Rate of spread of Binder IRC SP 112:2017 3 Test per day MoRT&H Table 500-3 MoRT&H Table 500-3

Tack Coat
1 Rate of spread of Binder IRC SP 112:2017 3 Test per day MoRT&H Table 500-5 MoRT&H Table 500-5

Emulsion
1 Residue on 600 micron Sieve IS: 8887 1 Test per lot IS: 8887 Table 1

2 Viscosity IS: 3117 1 Test per lot IS: 8887 Table 1

3 Storage Stability IS: 8887 1 Test per lot IS: 8887 Table 1

4 Stability to mixing with Cement IS: 8887 1 Test per lot IS: 8887 Table 1

5 Test on Residue - -
Prime Coat & Tack Coat
5.i Residue by Evaporation IS: 8887 1 Test per Source IS: 8887 Table 1

5.ii Penetration test @ 25⁰ C. IS: 1203 1 Test per Source IS: 8887 Table 1

5.iii Ductility @ 25⁰ C. IS: 1208 1 Test per Source IS: 8887 Table 1

5.iv Solubility in Trychloroethelene IS: 1216 1 Test per Source IS: 8887 Table 1

6 Distillation Test IS: 1213 1 Test per Source IS: 8887 Table 1
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Bitumen Viscocity Grade

1 Penetration test @ 25⁰ C. IS: 1203 1 Test per lot

2 Absolute Viscosity test @ 60⁰ C. IS: 1206, Part 2 1 Test per lot

3 Kinematic Viscosity test @ 135⁰ C. IS: 1206, Part 3 1 Test per lot

4 Softening point test IS: 1205 1 Test per lot

5 Flash Point IS: 1209 1 Test per Source

IS: 73 IS: 73 Table 1
6 Specific Gravity IS: 1202 1 Test per Source/As required

7 Test on Residue from TFOT

7.i Viscosity ratio @ 60⁰ C. IS: 1206, Part 2 Once per week

7.ii Ductility @ 25⁰ C. after TFOT IS: 1208 Once per week

8 Solubility in Trychloroethelene IS: 1216 1 Test per Source

Modified Bitumen
1 Penetration test @ 25⁰ C. IS: 1203 1 Test per lot

2 Viscosity @ 150⁰ C. IS: 1206, Part 2 1 Test per lot

3 Softening point test IS: 1205 1 Test per lot

4 Flash Point IS: 1209 1 Test per Source

5 Elastic Recovery of half thread @ 15⁰ C. IRC: SP 53 1 Test per lot

6 Complex Modulus IRC: SP 53 1 Test per Source

IRC SP: 53 IRC SP: 53
7 Sepration Difference in Softening Point IRC: SP 53 1 Test per Source

8 TFOT test and Test on Residue

8.i Loss in mass IS: 9382 1 Test per Source

8.ii Increase in Softening Point IS: 1205 1 Test per Source

8.iii Reduction in Penetration of residue IS: 1203 1 Test per Source

8.iv Elastic Recovery of half thread @ 25⁰ C. IRC: SP 53 1 Test per Source
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Dense Bituminous Macadam ( DBM)

1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 Test on Plant
Gradation of Aggregate (Individual) IS: 2386, Part 1 Run Not Specified -
1
2 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 Test on Plant
Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 Run Depend on Grading Type MoRT&H Table 500-10

2 Aggregate Impact Value IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per 350 m3 < 27% MoRT&H Table 500-8

LAA < 35 %
3 Los Angeles Abrasion Test IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per Source Optional test of AIV. MoRT&H Table 500-8

4 Combined Flakiness & Elongation IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per 350 m3 < 35% MoRT&H Table 500-8

5 Stripping Value of Aggregates IS: 6241 1 Test per Source > 95% MoRT&H Table 500-8

Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :

6 Soundness of aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 12% MoRT&H Table 500-8
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 18%

7 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 1 Test per Source < 2% MoRT&H Table 500-8

8 Sand Equivalent Test IS: 2720, Part 37 1 Test per Source > 50% MoRT&H Clause 505.2.3

9 Plasticity Index IS: 2720, Part 5 1 Test per Source > 4% MoRT&H Clause 505.2.3

For, Viscosity Grade, 9.0 KN

10 Marshall Stability AASHTO: T 245 For, Modified Bitumen (Hot Climate), 12.0 KN
For, Modified Bitumen (Cold Climate), 10.0 KN

For, Viscosity Grade, 2-4 mm

11 Marshall Flow AASHTO: T 245 For, Modified Bitumen (Hot Climate), 2.5-4 mm
For, Modified Bitumen (Cold Climate), 3.5-5 mm
3 Marshall moulds for each 400 tonnes of MoRT&H Table 500-11
mix subject to minimum of two Tests per
12 Marshall Density MS-2 day per plant Not Specified

13 % Air Voids MS-2 3-5%

14 % Voids Filled with Bitumen (VFB) MS-2 65 - 75 %

15 % Voids in Mineral Aggregat (VMA) MS-2 Depend on % Air Voids MoRT&H Table 500-12

16 Maximum Specific Gravity ASTM: D 2041 1 Test per Day Not Specified -

Water Sensitivity of mix (Retained Tensile

17 Strength) AASHTO: T 283 1 Test per Source > 80% MoRT&H Table 500-8

Temperature of binder in boiler, aggregate in

18 dryer and mix at the time of laying and - At regular intervals
compaction.

19 Binder Content - 1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 tests/day Not Specified -

20 Rate of spread of Mixed Material - After every 5th truck load Not Specified -

21 Density of Compacted Layer by Core Cutting ASTM: D 2726 1 Test per 700 m2 > 92% of Theo. Gmm MoRT&H Clause 505.3.5

22 Density of Compacted Layer by NDG ASTM: D6938-08a 2 Test per 700 m2 > 92% of Theo. Gmm MoRT&H Clause 505.3.5

23 Surface Level Tolerance MoRTH section -900 at Every 10m interval ± 6 mm MoRT&H Table no-900-1
S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

24 Surface irregularities test IRC SP 16:2019 As required 6 mm maximum MoRTH Clause -902.4
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Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA)

Gradation of Aggregate (Individual) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 tests/day Not Specified -
1
Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 tests/day Depend on Grading Type MoRT&H Table 500-37

2 Aggregate Impact Value IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per 100 m3 < 18% MoRT&H Table 500-35

LAAV < 25 %
3 Los Angeles Abrasion Test IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per 100 m3 Optional test of AIV. MoRT&H Table 500-35

4 Combined Flakiness & Elongation IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per 100 m3 < 30% MoRT&H Table 500-35

5 Stripping Value of Aggregates IS: 6241 1 Test per Source > 95% MoRT&H Table 500-35

Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :

6 Soundness of aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 12% MoRT&H Table 500-35
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 18%

7 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 1 Test per Source < 2% MoRT&H Table 500-35

8 Polished Stone Value BS: 812, Part 114 1 Test per Source > 55% MoRT&H Table 500-35

9 Marshall Stability AASHTO: T 245 -

10 Marshall Flow AASHTO: T 245 -

3 Marshall moulds for each 400 tonnes of -
11 Marshall Density MS-2 mix subject to minimum of Three Tests Not Specified
per day per plant
12 % Air Voids MS-2 4.0 %

13 % Voids in Mineral Aggregat (VMA) MS-2 Min=17% MoRT&H Table 500-38

14 Maximum Specific Gravity ASTM: D 2041 3 Test per Day Not Specified -

Temperature of binder in boiler, aggregate in

15 dryer and mix at the time of laying and - At regular intervals
compaction.

16 Binder Content - 1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 tests/day Not Specified -

17 Rate of spread of Mixed Material - After every 5th truck load Not Specified -

18 Density of Compacted Layer by Core Cutting ASTM: D 2726 1 Test per 250 m2 > 92% of Theo. Gmm -

19 Surface Level Tolerance MoRTH section -900 at Every 10m interval ± 6 mm MoRT&H Table no-900-1

20 Surface irregularities test IRC SP 16:2019 As required 3 mm maximum MoRTH Clause -902.4

Bituminous Concrete Materials (BC)

Gradation of Aggregate (Individual) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 tests/day Not Specified -
1
Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 tests/day Depend on Grading Type MoRT&H Table 500-17

2 Aggregate Impact Value IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per 350 m3 < 24% MoRT&H Table 500-16

LAA < 30 %
3 Los Angeles Abrasion Test IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per Source Optional test of AIV. MoRT&H Table 500-16
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4 Combined Flakiness & Elongation IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per 350 m3 < 35% MoRT&H Table 500-16

5 Stripping Value of Aggregates IS: 6241 1 Test per Source > 95% MoRT&H Table 500-16

Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :

6 Soundness of aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 12% MoRT&H Table 500-16
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 18%

7 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 1 Test per Source < 2% MoRT&H Table 500-16

8 Sand Equivalent Test IS: 2720, Part 37 1 Test per Source > 50% MoRT&H Clause 507.2.3

9 Plasticity Index IS: 2720, Part 5 1 Test per Source > 4% MoRT&H Clause 507.2.3

10 Polished Stone Value BS: 812, Part 114 1 Test per Source > 55% MoRT&H Table 500-16

For, Viscosity Grade, 9.0 KN

11 Marshall Stability AASHTO: T 245 For, Modified Bitumen (Hot Climate), 12.0 KN
For, Modified Bitumen (Cold Climate), 10.0 KN

For, Viscosity Grade, 2-4 mm

12 Marshall Flow AASHTO: T 245 For, Modified Bitumen (Hot Climate), 2.5-4 mm
For, Modified Bitumen (Cold Climate), 3.5-5 mm
3 Marshall moulds for each 400 tonnes of MoRT&H Table 500-11
mix subject to minimum of two Tests per
day per plant
13 Marshall Density MS-2 Not Specified

14 % Air Voids MS-2 3-5%

15 % Voids Filled with Bitumen (VFB) MS-2 65 - 75 %

16 % Voids in Mineral Aggregat (VMA) MS-2 Depend on % Air Voids MoRT&H Table 500-12

17 Maximum Specific Gravity ASTM: D 2041 1 Test per Day Not Specified -

Water Sensitivity of mix (Retained Tensile

18 Strength) AASHTO: T 283 1 Test per Source > 80% MoRT&H Table 500-16
For Hot Climate, > 90.0 %
19 Retained Stability ASTM: D1075 1 Test per Source For Cold Climate, > 95.0 % IRC SP: 53
For High Rainfall, > 100.0 %
Temperature of binder in boiler, aggregate in
20 dryer and mix at the time of laying and - At regular intervals
compaction.

21 Binder Content - 1 Set per 400 MT or Min. 2 tests/day Not Specified -

22 Rate of spread of Mixed Material - After every 5th truck load Not Specified -

23 Density of Compacted Layer by Core Cutting ASTM: D 2726 1 Test per 700 m2 > 92% of Theo. Gmm MoRT&H Clause 507.3.5

24 Density of Compacted Layer by NDG ASTM: D6938-08a 2 Test per 700 m2 > 92% of Theo. Gmm MoRT&H Clause 507.3.5

25 Surface Level Tolerance MoRTH section -900 at Every 10m interval ± 6 mm MoRT&H Table no-900-1

26 Surface irregularities test IRC SP 16:2019 As required 3 mm maximum MoRTH Clause -902.4
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Dry Lean Concrete (DLC)

Gradation of Aggregate (Individual) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day Not Specified -
1
Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day As per MoRT&H Table 600-1 MoRT&H Table 600-1

2 Strength of concrete IS: 516 3 Samples per 1000sqm > 10 Mpa @ 7 Days MoRT&H Clause 601.3.4

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement

3 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 3 density holes per 2000sqm > 98% MoRT&H Clause 601.6.5

Pavement Quality Concrete (PQC)

Gradation of Coarse Aggregate (Individual) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day Depend on Grading Type MoRT&H Table 600-3
1
Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day Depend on Grading Type MoRT&H Table 600-3

2 Deleterious Materials IS: 2386, Part 2 1 Test per Source As per MoRT&H Table 600-2 MoRT&H Table 600-2

3 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 1 Test per Source < 2% MoRT&H Clause 602.2.6.2

4 Moisture Content Test ASTM: C566 1 Test per Day - -

5 Los Angeles Abrasion Test IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per Source < 35% MoRT&H Clause 602.2.6.2

6 Combined Flakiness & Elongation IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Week < 35% MoRT&H Clause 602.2.6.2

7 Sand Equivalent Test IS: 2720, Part 37 1 Test per Source > 50% MoRT&H Clause 602.2.6.3

Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :

8 Soundness of aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 12% MoRT&H Clause 602.2.6.2
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 18%

9 Compressive Strength of Concrete IS: 516 2 cubes and 2 beams per 150 cu.m or part As per Design Requirement Design
of or mínimum 6 cubes an 6 beams ( 3 for
10 Flexural Strength IS: 516 7days & 3 for 28 days) As per Design Requirement Design

11 Core Strength IS: 516 As Required > 85% of characteristic strength MoRT&H Clause 602.11.5.4

25±10 mm for Pave Construction; 40±10 mm

One test for each load at both for Manual
12 Workabilty of Concrete IS: 1199 Batching plant site and paving site IRC 15:2017 Clause 4.5.1
construction

25 Surface Level Tolerance MoRTH section -900 at Every 10m interval ± 5 mm MoRT&H Table no-900-1

26 Surface irregularities test IRC SP 16:2019 As required ± 3 mm MoRTH Clause -902.4

Aggregates for Cement Concrete Works

1 Gradation of Coarse Aggregate (Individual) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day As per IS:383, Table - 07 IS: 383

2 Gradation of Fine Aggregate (Individual) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day As per IS:383, Table - 09 IS: 383

3 Gradation of Aggregate (Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Day As per IS:383, Table - 07 & 10 IS: 383

4 Flakiness & Elongation Index IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per Week < 40% IS: 383

5 Deleterious Constituents IS: 2386, Part 2 1 Test per Source As per IS: 383 IS: 383
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6 Moisture Content Test ASTM: C566 1 Test per Day - -

7 Specify Gravity & Water absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 1 Test per Source Not Specified -

< 45% for Normal concrete & < 30% for wearing
8 Aggregate Impact Value IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per Week surface concrete

Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :

9 Soundness of Coarse aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 12%
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 18%
IS: 383 :2016
Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :
10 Soundness of Fine aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 10%
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 15%

11 Nomenclature of Rock IS: 2386, Part 8 1 Test per Source Not Specified

12 Alkali Aggregate Reactivity (CA & FA) IS: 2386, Part 7 1 Test per Source - -

Cement
1 Fineness by Dry Sieving IS: 4031, Part 1

2 Consistency test IS: 4031, Part 4

MTC & One test per month upto 3000

3 Initial and Final Setting Time IS: 4031, Part 5 Tones
IS 269 : 2015 IS 269 : 2015
4 Soundness IS: 4031, Part 3

5 Compressive Strength IS: 4031, Part 6

6 Chemical Test IS: 4032 MTC & 1 test per month upto 3000 Tones

Cement Concrete Works

1 to 5 m3 - 1 sample,
6 to 15 m3 -2 samples,
16 to 30 m3 - 3 samples,
1 Compressive Strength of Concrete for Each grade IS: 516 31 to 50 cum - 4 samples, Minimum Characteristic Strength MoRT&H Clause 1717.7
51 cum and above - 4 +1 samples per
additional 50 cum or part thereof.

2 Dry Loose Bulk Density IS: 2386, Part 3 1 Test per Source - -

One test for each load at both

3 Workabilty of Concrete IS: 1199 Batching plant site and pouring site As per Design/Site Requirement -

Cement Concrete Chemical Admixture

1 Physical Requirements IS: 9103 As per IS: 9103 Table 1A IS: 9103 Table 1A

2 Chloride Content IS: 6925 < 0.20 % MoRT&H Clause 1012.3.2

Within 3% of the value stated by the

3 Dry Material Content IS: 9103 MoRT&H Clause 1012.3.2
1 Test per Source & Occasional check - manufacturer.
Independent Engineer Within 1% of the value stated by the
4 Ash content IS: 9103 manufacturer MoRT&H Clause 1012.3.2

Within 2% of the value stated by the

5 Relative Density (for liquid admixtures) IS: 9103 manufacturer MoRT&H Clause 1012.3.2

6 pH IS: 9103 - IS: 9103 Table 2

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Reinforcement/Untensioned Steel
1 Carbon IS: 228

2 Sulphur IS: 228

3 Phosphorus IS: 228

4 Sulphur and phosphorus IS: 228

5 0.2 percent proof stress/ yield stress IS: 1608 Each lot MTC & For Casts/Heats below
100 Tonnes 2 samples, For Casts/Heats IS : 432 / IS: 1786 , Frequency - MoRTH Clause
Depend on Steel grade 1009.3.1
6 Elongation IS: 1608 above 100 Tonnes 3 samples

7 Tensile Strength IS: 1608

8 TS/YS ratio IS: 1608

9 Bend Test IS: 1599

10 Re - Bend Test IS: 1786

Water
Neutralize 100 ml sample of water, using
1 phenolphthalein as an indicator IS:3025, Part 22 1 Test per Source < 5 ml of 0.02 normal NaOH MoRT&H Clause 1010

Neutralize 100 ml sample of water, using mixed

2 indicator IS:3025, Part 23 1 Test per Source < 25 ml of 0.02 normal H2SO4 MoRT&H Clause 1010

3 Organic IS:3025, Part 18 1 Test per Source 200 mg/lit MoRT&H Clause 1010

4 Inorganic IS:3025, Part 18 1 Test per Source 3000 mg/lit MoRT&H Clause 1010

5 Sulphates (SO) IS:3025, Part 28 1 Test per Source 400 mg/lit MoRT&H Clause 1010

2000 mg/lit for concrete work not containing

6 Chlorides (Cl) IS:3025, Part 32 1 Test per Source embedded steel and 500 mg/lit for MoRT&H Clause 1010
prestressed/reinforced concrete work

7 Suspended matter IS:3025, Part 17 1 Test per Source 2000 mg/lit MoRT&H Clause 1010

Structural Steel
1 Carbon IS: 228

2 Manganize IS: 228

3 Sulphur IS: 228

4 Phosphorus IS: 228

5 Silicon IS: 228

Each lot MTC & Occasional check -

6 Carbon Equivalent IS: 228 Independent Engineer Depend on Steel grade IS: 2062

7 Tensile Strength IS: 1608

8 Yield Stress IS: 1608

 Each lot MTC & Occasional check -
Independent Engineer Depend on Steel grade IS: 2062

S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

9 Elongation IS: 1608

10 Bend Test IS: 1599

11 Impact test IS: 1757

Connectors ( Heavy & Light )

1 Physical Requirements Relavent Codal 1 Test per Source - -

EPDM PADS
1 Physical Requirements ASTM D -2000 1 Test per Source / 1 Test for 5 lot ASTM D -2000

2 Dimensions - 1 Test per Source / 1 Test for 5 lot As per Drawing one or Three

Flyash
1 SiO2 + Al2O3 + Fe2O3 IS: 1727

2 SiO2 IS: 1727

3 Reactive Silica IS: 3813, Part 1

As required IS: 3812, Part 1
4 MgO IS: 1727
As per Table 1
5 Total Sulpharas SO3 IS: 1727

6 Available alkalis as Na2O IS: 4032

7 Total Chlorides IS: 12423

8 Loss on ignition IS: 1727

9 Fineness by Blaine Air Permeability Method IS: 4031, Part 2

Particles Retained on 45 micron Sieve (wet

10 sieving) As required IS: 3812, Part 1

11 Lime Reactivity IS: 1727 As per Table 2

12 Compressive Strength at 28 Days IS: 4031, Part 6

Soundness by autoclave test, Expansion of

13 specimen IS: 4031, Part 3

Reinforced Earth for RE Wall

1 Shear Parameters (Drain condition) IS: 2720, Part 13/Part 39 1 Test per 3000 m3 Internal Friction Angle Ø > 30 MoRT&H Clause 3104

2 Sieve Analysis IS: 2720, Part 4 2 Test per 3000 m3 As specified As per approved GFC Drawings

3 Density Test (Modified Proctor Test) IS: 2720, Part 8 2 Test per 3000 m3 Not Specified -

4 Atterbergs Limit IS: 2720, Part 5 2 Test per 3000 m3 PI < 6 % MoRT&H Clause 3104

Field Compaction Test (By Sand Replacement

5 Method) IS: 2720, Part 28 1set of 6 tests per 3000 m2 > 97 % MoRT&H Clause 3106.5

6 Field Compaction Test (By NDG) ASTM: D6938-08a 1set of 12 tests per 3000 m2 > 97 % MoRT&H Clause 3106.5
 S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

7 Deleterious Constituents IS: 2720, Part 27 As Required Not Specified MoRT&H Clause 3104

Electro chemical Properties for Reinforced Fills with Steel Reinforcment.

 S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

1 Resistivity AASHTOO T-288 1 Test per Source > 3000 ohm-cm MoRT&H Clause 3104

2 pH AASHTOO T-289 1 Test per Source > 5 and < 10 MoRT&H Clause 3104

3 Chlorides ASTM D 4327 1 Test per Source < 100 PPM MoRT&H Clause 3104

4 Sulphates ASTM D 4327 1 Test per Source < 200 PPM MoRT&H Clause 3104

Two Component Polysulphide Pouring Grade Sealant

1 Physical Appearance - Comp A & Comp B Creamish white viscous liquid Black Color liquid

2 Appilication Life hrs Min - 2 Hrs

3 Plastic Deformation % Max-25

4 Loss of Mass % Max-12.0

5 Shore A Hardness (After 7 Days ) IS 12118 : 1987 1 test for Source ± 10 IS 12118 : 1987

Force in Netwons Required for 150 %

6 Adhesion & Tensile Modulus Extension

7 Cement Mortor

8 Alluminium 25-270 N

9 Glass

10 Adhesion in peel Force in Netwons/Inch

11 Cement Mortor-Sealant

12 Aluminium -Sealant IS 12118 : 1987 1 test for Source Min 25 IS 12118 : 1987

13 Glass -Sealant

14 Staining test No Staining on the Primed

GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG

A Chemical Properties

1 Max- 5.5
Manganese oxide (MnO)
2 Max-17
Magnesium oxide (MgO)
3 Max-2
Sulphide sulphur (S)
4 IS 4032 Each Batch MTC & 1 Test for Source Max-3 IS 16714:2018 Table :-01
Sulphate (as SO3)
5 Max-3
Insoluble residue
6 Max-0.1
Chloride content
7 Max-3
Loss on ignition
8 𝐶𝑎𝑂+𝑀𝑔𝑂+(1/3)𝐴𝐼𝑂3)/(𝑆𝑖𝑂2+(2/3)𝐴𝐼𝑂3) Min -1.0
 S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

9 (𝐶𝑎𝑂+𝑀𝑔𝑂+𝐴𝐼2𝑂3)/𝑆𝑖𝑜2 IS 4032 Each Batch MTC & 1 Test for Source Min -1.0 IS 16714:2018 Table :-01
(𝐶𝑎𝑂+𝐶𝑎𝑆+(1/2)𝑀𝑔𝑂+𝐴𝐼2𝑂3)/
10 Min -1.5
(𝑆𝑖𝑜2+𝑀𝑛𝑜)

A Physical Properties

1 Fineness Each Batch MTC & 1 Test per Source 320 M2/KG

Not Less than 60 % of Control OPC 43 Grade -

2 Slag Activity Index -7 Days IS 4032 Part -2 IS 16714:2018 Table :-02
Cement mortar cube
Each Batch MTC & 1 Test per Week
Not Less than 75 % of Control OPC 43 Grade -
3 Slag Activity Index -28 Days
Uncoated Stress Relieved Low Cement mortar cube
Relaxation Seven-Wire (Ply)
Strand for Prestressed
Concrete — Specification IS 14268 2017 - Clause 6.2.3

1 Breaking strength and 0.2 % Proof Load IS 14268 :2017 Each lot MTC & 1test per 5 coils

2 Dimensions , Tolerance and Mass IS 14268 :2017 Each lot MTC & 1test per 5 coils

3 Elongation IS 14268 :2017 Each lot MTC & 1test per 5 coils

Corrugated Hdpe Sheathing Ducts

1 Workability Test
Lateral Load Resistance /Transverse Load rating
2 test
Longitudinal Load Resistance Test/ Tension
3 Load test

4 Flexural Behavior of Duct / Stfiness of Duct Test

5 Leak Tightness Test / Water Loss Test

IRC 112 :2019 1 test for Source IRC 112 :2019 Page no -219 to 221
6 Concrete Pressure on Duct system

7 Construction of HDPE Duct

8 Dimensions , Tolerance.
9 Were Resistance Test
10 Carbon Black Test
11 Raw Materials
Anchore Cone
 S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

1 Chemical Analysis
IS 210 : 2009 (FG 260 ) ,ASTM
1 test for Source IS 210 : 2009 (FG 260 ) ,ASTM 4126
4126
2 Physical Analysis

Elastomeric Bearings
1 Chemical Analysis
IRC 083-2 : 2018 1 test per Consignment IRC 083-2 : 2018
2 Physical Analysis

POT, PIN, Metallic Guide and Plane Sliding Bearings

1 Chemical Analysis
IRC 083-3 : 2018 1 test per Consignment IRC 083-3 : 2018
2 Physical Analysis

Curing Compound

1 Chemical Analysis
ASTM C 156 , ASTM C 309 1 test per Source ASTM C 156 , ASTM C 309
2 Physical Analysis

Bentonite
1 Chemical Analysis
IS 6186 -2003 , ASTM D 6910,
1 test per Source IS 6186 -2003 , ASTM D 6910, IS 12446 2007
IS 12446 2007
2 Physical Analysis

Pile Load Test- (Caste-in- Pile) One or more piles, which are not working
piles, may be installed if required to assess the
load-carrying capacity of a pile.
1 Initial Load Test by Kentledge It shall not Less than 2 for Each category IS 2911 Part -1 Sec- 2 Clause -3.11
These piles are
tested either to their ultimate load capacity
upto 50 = Min 2 Nos Test Pile or to twice the estimated safe load.
A pile which is selected
IS 2911 Part -1 Sec-2 for load testing may form a working pile itself,
if
2 Routine Load Test 50-150 = Min 3 Nos Test Pile IS 2911 Part -1 Sec- 2 Clause -3.15
subjected to routine load test up to one and
1.5 times
Beyond 150= 2 % of Total Piles the safe load

MS ROUND BARS (Dowel Bars )

1 Chemical Analysis
1 test per Consignment / 1 test per
(IS- 1852) (IS- 1852)
Source
2 Physical Analysis

Composite -RE wall

1 CBR Puncture Resistance,( N )

(IS- 1852) EN IS0 : 10319:2015 , EN ISO 9864:2005 ,EN ISO 12236:2006
2 Wide Width Tensile Strength (kN/m) 1 test per Source

Thickness at 2kPa (mm) In-

3 EN ISO 9863:1:2016 , EN ISO 12958
Plane Permability , (Lit /m/Sec) EN ISO 12958

Drain

1 CBR Puncture Resistance,( N )

(IS- 1852) EN IS0 : 10319:2015 , EN ISO 9864:2005 ,EN ISO 12236:2006
2 Wide Width Tensile Strength (kN/m) 1 test per Source
 S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference 1Test
testFrequency
per Source Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

Thickness at 2kPa (mm) In-

3 EN ISO 9863:1:2016 , EN ISO 12958
Plane Permability , (Lit /m/Sec) EN ISO 12958

Natural Geotextile (Coirmat) Non woven

1 Weight( gsm ) ASTM D 3776 Minimum 450 gms

2 Thickness (mm) ASTM D 5199 Minimum 4mm

Wide width Tensile Strength (KN/m)

3 ASTM D 4595 MD - 7.5 & CMD - 2.5
[MD & CMD]

4 Elongation (%) ASTM D 4595 1 test per Source Minimum 30%

5 CBR Puncture Resistance,( N ) ASTM D 6241 -

6 Water permeability (mm/sec) ASTM D 4491 Min 100 mm/sec

7 Water holding capasity (%) ASTM D 3776 Minimum 80%

Paraweb ( Geo strip )

1 Tensile Strength
ISO 10319: 2015 1 test per Source ISO 10319: 2015
2 Elongation

Retro-Reflective Sign Board & Sheeting

1 Tensile Strength

2 % of Elongation ASTM B-209 M 1 Test per Source ASTM B-209 M

3 Aluminium

4 Heat Stability

5 Cracking Resistance ASTM B-209 M 1 Test per Source ASTM B-209 M

6 Retro Sheeting

Thermo Plastic Road Marking Paint

1 Luminance
2 Drying Time

3 Skid Resistance

4 Cracking Resistance at low

ASTM B-209 M 1 Test per Source ASTM B-209 M
5 Temerature

6 Flow Resistance

7 Yellowness Index

8 Softening point test

Glass Beads

1 Gradation BS 6088 BS 6088

1 Test per Source

 S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

2 Roundness BS 6088 BS 6088

1 Test per Source
3 Refractive Index BS 3262 PT-1 BS 3262 PT-1

4 Free Flowing Properties MoRTH MoRTH Section 800

Metal Beam Crass Barrier ( W- Beam , Post /Spacer )

2 Galvanising Test ( W- Beam , Post /Spacer )

a Zn Coating Thickness in Microns IS 4759 IS 4759

b Uniformity IS 2633 IS 2633

c Hammer test

d Knife test IS 2629 IS 2629

e Bend & Wrapping Test 1 Test per Source

f Mass of Galvanized test

g Mass of Stripped test

h Surface Area

i Mass of Coating
IS 6745 IS 6745

Strip Seal Expansion Joints

1 Fabrication Process IRC SP 69 :2011 & IS 2102 -2003 IRC SP 69 :2011 & IS 2102 -2003

2 Cyclic Motion test for Anchorage system IRC SP 69 :2011 Clause 8.3.2.1

3 Debris Expelling test for Anchorage system IRC SP 69 :2011 Clause 8.3.2.3
IRC SP 69 :2011 1 test per Source
4 Ponding test for Anchorage system IRC SP 69 :2011 Clause 8.3.2.2

Pull out test for Anchorage system IRC SP 69 :2011 Clause 8.3.2.4
5
Physical Properties IS 2102-2003 Table-1
6 IS 2102-2003
HUME PIPES
1. 0- 50 = 8 NOS ,
1 Over all Length IS: 3597 IS 458 - 2003
2. 51-100 -13 NOS

2 Internal Dia of Pipe IS: 3597 1 test per Source IS 458 - 2003

3 Barrel wall Thickness IS: 3597 1 test per Source IS 458 - 2003

4 Hydrostatic Pressure Test IS: 3597 1 test per Source IS 458 - 2003

5 Permeability IS: 3597 1 test per Source IS 458 - 2003

1. 0- 50 = 2 NOS ,
6 Bearing Test IS: 3597 IS 458 - 2003
2. 51-100 -3 NOS

Mastic Asphalt
S.No Name Of Test Test Method Reference Test Frequency Acceptance Criteria Acceptance Criteria Reference

1 Bitumen, Penetration at 25 °C IS: 1203 15 ± 5 MoRT&H Table 500-39

2 Bitumen, Softenong point °C IS: 1205 65 ± 5 MoRT&H Table 500-39

3 Bitumen, Loss of heating for 5h at 163 °C by mass IS: 1212 IS: 73 / IRC SP:53 / IS: 15462 Maximim 2.0 % MoRT&H Table 500-39

Bitumen, Solubility in Trychloroethelene, % by

4 mass IS: 1216 Minimun 95% MoRT&H Table 500-39

5 Bitumen, Ash, % by mass IS: 1217 Maximim 1.0 % MoRT&H Table 500-39

2 tests/day per plant on the individual

6 Gradation of Aggregate (Individual & Combined) IS: 2386, Part 1 and mixed aggregate from the dryer Confirms to MoRTH table 500-40 & 500-41 MoRT&H Table 500-40 & 500-41

7 Aggregate Impact Value IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per 350 m3 < 30% MoRT&H Table 500-6

LAAV < 40 %
8 Los Angeles Abrasion Test IS: 2386, Part 4 1 Test per 350 m3 Optional test of AIV. MoRT&H Table 500-6

9 Combined Flakiness & Elongation IS: 2386, Part 1 1 Test per 100 m3 < 35% MoRT&H Table 500-6

10 Stripping Value of Aggregates IS: 6241 1 Test per Source > 95% MoRT&H Table 500-6

Loss of Weight after 5 cycles tested with :

11 Soundness of aggregates IS: 2386, Part 5 1 Test per Source (i) Sodium Sulphate < 12% MoRT&H Table 500-6
(ii) Magnesium Sulphate < 18%

12 Water Absorption IS: 2386, Part 3 1 Test per Source < 2% MoRT&H Table 500-6

13 Binder Content and Aggregate grading 2 tests per day per plant 14 to 17 % by weight of total mix MoRT&H Clause 516.3.2

Conrol of temperature of binder and aggrgate and Aggregate 170 to 210 °C, binder 170 to 180 °C
14 mix At regular close interval MoRT&H Table 900-4 & Table 516.4.4
and mix 175 to 210 °C.
Regular control through check of layer
15 Rate of spraed of mixed material thickness as required MoRT&H Table 900-4

50 to 70 without coarse aggregate

16 Hardness number Minimin 2 tests per day 10 to 20 after mixing of coarse aggregate MoRT&H Table 900-4 & Table 516.3.1