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1) Quality: Degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements.

(inherent=existing in something as a permanent.)

OR Quality: The totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on
its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs.

2) Quality Assurance: It is a process to monitor the quality requirement is fulfill, is call QA.
OR All those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a
product or service will satisfy given requirements for quality is called Quality Assurance.

3) Quality Control: It is a technique to Check/control the quality requirement is fulfill, is

called QC.

OR The operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfill the requirements for
Quality.

3) Quality Audit: to find the facts

Quality Audit(in PQP): A systematic and independent examination to determine whether

quality activities and related results comply with planned arrangements and whether these
arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve objectives.

OR Quality Audit(in MUSANADA Requirements): A systematic, independent and

documented process for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine
the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled. Various types of Quality audits in Musanada
projects may be performed by authorized project parties only.

4) Project Quality Plan(in PQP):

A document setting out the specific quality practices, resources and sequence of activities
relevant to a particular contract or project.

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Contents of PQP (Musanada)

1) Introduction

2) Scope and Principal Parties

3) Project Details

3.1) Project Brief

3.2) Project Quality Policy and Objectives

3.3) Project Quality Deliverables

4) Project Organization

4.1) Project Team

4.2) Roles & Responsibilities

4.3) Organization Chart

5) Document and Records

5.1) Control of documents

5.2) Control of records

6) Internal Audits

6.1) Internal Audit Procedure

6.2) Internal Audit Schedule

6.3) Subcontractor's Audit Schedule

7) Project Administration

7.1) Communication Policy

7.2) Project Meetings

7.3) Project Reports

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7.4) Authorized Signature List

8) Non Conforming Products

9) Corrective and Preventive Action

9.1) Quality Control Procedures

10) Resource Management

11) Subcontractor Management

12) List of Standard Forms and Check Lists

13) List of Method Statements and ITPs

14) Project Close Out

15) Annexure

Annexure-A --- Company’s Quality Policy

Annexure-B --- Project Organization Chart

Annexure-C --- Mock Up Schedule

Annexure-D --- Internal Audit Schedule

Annexure-E --- Subcontractors' Audit Schedule

Annexure-F --- Project Directory

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5) Method Statement Contents:

1. Purpose
2. Scope of Work
3. Legislation and Code of Practice
4. References:
5. Definitions
6. Abbreviations
7. Resources
 Materials and their approval
 Subcontractor approval
 Shop drawings approval
 Equipment’s
 Site planning & preparation
 Human Resources

8. Safety Precautions
9. Detailed Construction Sequence (M ethodology)
10. Construction Program
11. Attachments

6) Objective: The Quality Objective are the main method use by company to focus on goal.
The Objective should be S.M.A.R.T
( S.M.A.R.T = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-based )

Project Specific SMART Quality Objectives 2018–19

S# QUALITY OBJECTIVES TARGET FREQUENCY ACTIONS TAKEN BY RESPONSIBILITY

Submission & approval of Material

1. 80% Quarterly Procurement Department
materials within first 9 months Engineer
Implementation of Audit Schedule Quality
2. 80% Quarterly QHSE Department
as Quality Monitoring Tool. Manager
Closeout of audit finding within QHSE Department with Project
3. 80% Monthly
one month Execution Team Manager
Impart min. 1 training to identified Project
4. 75% Quarterly QHSE & HR Departments
staff Manager
Compliance to equipment Procurement & QA/QC Material
5. 80% Monthly
calibration schedule. Team Engineer

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7) Quality Policy: Quality Policy is the overall quality intentions and direction of an
organization as regards Quality, as formally expressed by Executive Management.

Quality policy shall be signed by the top Management.

8) Document & Record:

Documents are created by planning, what need to be done

and

Record are created, when something is done.

Record is the evidence about past.

Documents can change and Record don not change.

Document: Prepare Method Statement, WIR, MIR, MAR. etc. is called Documents.

Record: When MS, WIR, MIR, MAR, etc became commented (Approved, Approved with
comment, reject etc) it became a record.

Note: Every Record is a Document, But all the Document is not a record.

9) ITP (Inspection Test Plan): The step of activity, Frequency, Documents, Reference
Documents, Responsibilities and Record point is called ITP.

Record Point:
 Hold Point ( Need WIR and written Approval)
 Witness (W10 & W100....... W100 same like hole point)
 Surveillance
 Review ( MS, Test Report, Survey report, etc...)
 Performance ( some time we add)

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10) Need of QCITP (Quality Control Inspection Test Plan):

1) Its mandatory (lazim) to implement an appropriate QCITP to ensure Quality.

2) The primary goal of QCITP is Quality & Safety.

3) Quality can't be compromise for cost.

4) QCITP should ensured that the construction work accordance to:

 Approved Shop Drawing

 Specifications.
 Standards.

11) Continuous & Continual Improvement:

We check the system in Continual Improvement:

12) How to Control the Quality at Site Work:

1) To verify every activity as per Approved Shop Drawing.

2) To verify every activity as per Approved Method Statement.

3) To verify each Material are used in site as per Approved MIR & MAR.

4) To verify every activity is done as per WIR.

13) Musanada Quality Control Requirements:

13.1) Quality Inspections:

13.2) Maintenance, Calibration and Quality Testing:

13.3) Identification, Control and Protection of Items and Materials:

13.4) Quality Surveillance:

13.5) Managing Detected Non-Conformities:

13.6) Managing Site Observations:

13.7) Conduct Root Cause Analysis and Managing Correction and Corrective Actions:

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13.8) Implementing Approved Method Statements for Construction Activities:

13.1) Quality Inspections:

A. The Contractor has to facilitate all types of inspections during project duration which include:

1. Factory Inspections:

2. Material Inspections:

3. In-Process/ Work Inspections:

4. Final Inspections:

1. Factory Inspections: This type of inspections refer to all inspection activities performed by
the Engineer and/ or the Employer for materials and products within factories/ plants premises
prior to transfer those products to the site. Contractor has to submit Off-Site Inspection
Request using Musanada format (Refer to Form Ref. TMT113 (Offsite Inspection Report /
Attachment B) as a minimum 2 calendar days prior to the inspection scheduled where ever
Musanada attendance / Presence is required, If Musanada attendance is not required, in
that case 24 hrs prior notification for inspection similar to onsite inspection request is
applicable.

2. Material Inspections: This type of inspections refers to all inspections that have to be
carried out upon receiving materials that will be used in permanent construction
activities, Refer to Form Ref: TMT115 (Material Inspection Request (MIR) / Attachment - B. All
rejected materials shall be segregated and removed from the site under the witness of the
Engineer.

3. In-Process/ Work Inspections: which include all inspections that have to be conducted for
works progressed by the Contractor during construction activities. Contractor has to
submit Work Inspection Requests (WIR) For Inspection & Approval to the Engineer using
Musanada format (Refer to Form Ref. TMT111 (Work Inspection Request (WIR)/
Attachment-B). Minimum and maximum quantities of completed works that can be
requested for inspection for each definable construction element have to be mutually agreed
between the Engineer and the Contractor at the early beginning of the project.

4. Final Inspections: All project parties are required to abide by their obligations
pertaining final inspections as defined in the contract documents.

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B. Internal inspection works shall be performed by personnel designated by the

Contractor.

C. Official inspection request shall be submitted at least 24 hours ahead of inspection

time. Quality checklist duly filled by construction team personnel and signed by Contractor’s
quality inspector(s)/ Quality Engineer and sketch to show exact location of works to be
inspected shall be attached to each inspection request.

D. All inspections shall be performed in accordance with the approved inspection and test
plans.

E. Inspection Records: Both contractor and Engineer shall maintain updated records of all
inspection activities performed for this project whether those inspections performed onsite
or offsite.

F. Engineer shall demonstrate to Employer that any inspection request for a certain works
completed by the Contractor is not approved unless all related preceding construction
activities had been inspected and approved by him.

G. Any works carried out by contractor without Engineer inspection / Approval shall not
relieve the contractor of his obligations to comply with the provisions of the contract and upon
later inspection by engineer if any works or materials is found to be not in accordance with
contract requirements, contractor shall replace at its own expense such works or material
to the satisfaction of Musanada and no delay shall be allowed for such replacement. In the
event of contractors failure to replace any such works or material, Musanada may replace
them itself at contractors expense, and deduct the cost there of from the payment.

H. Engineer shall respond to contractors Work Inspection request within 3 working days’ time
from the date of inspection. Inspection shall be conducted by the Engineer on the day
and time specified in the Contractors Inspection request and Approval status and
comments shall be conveyed to contractor verbally, immediately after completion of
inspection to allow contractor take timely action, to avoid delays to the work and to allow
contractor to proceed with the next activity.

13.2) Maintenance, Calibration and Quality Testing:

A). Contractor shall use an approved independent material testing laboratory for
conducting tests required by these specifications:

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1. Submit name and qualifications of an independent testing laboratory to the Engineer for
approval within 21 calendar days from the date of commencement of project.

2. Once approved, dismissal and replacement of the approved independent testing

laboratory shall require written authorization by the Engineer.

B). Contractor has to facilitate works of Engineer and the independent laboratory to conduct
required tests during and after construction activities, which include:

1. Test sampling.

2. Samples preservation (onsite).

3. Samples delivery to the lab.

4. Conducting tests.

5. Obtaining test results and distributing them to the concerned parties.

C). Testing schedule for one week has to be communicated to the Engineer in advance so
that the Engineer will be prepared to witness these tests. This rule is applicable to both onsite
and offsite tests.

D). For projects require onsite lab, Contractor has to acquire initial approval of the Engineer &
Employer prior to start preparing his onsite lab once the lab is ready for inspection by the
Engineer & the Employer, Contractor has to prepare official submittal and submit it for
Engineer approval. This submittal shall include – but not limited – the following parts:

1. Lab layout showing locations of each testing equipment/ measuring device as well as
various lab facilities including areas assign for each lab activity such as samples
preservation, testing, reporting .. etc.

2. List of tests to be performed in this lab.

3. Compliance statement illustrating and comparing the site lab setup including area,
facilities, List of equipment’s Nos / Type, manpower ,maintenance schedule Vs the contract
requirements.

4. Valid calibration certificates for all testing equipment and measuring devices, where
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arranged and certification for the test that they are qualified to do shall be provided if it is
specified in the contract.

5. A detailed list of tests vs. testing equipment/ measuring devices to demonstrate

sufficiency of lab testing equipment/ measuring devices to perform all tests which the lab
will be approved for.

6. Tests Vs. Standards compliance list: to show Standards that will be used to conduct each
test versus standard given in contract specifications for the same test.

7. Qualifications & previous experience of lab staff/ technicians.

8. Test procedures to include the following, as a minimum:

i. Prerequisites for the given test.

ii. Required tools, equipment, and instrumentation.

iii. Necessary environmental conditions.

iv. Acceptance criteria.

v. Sequence of activities.

vi. Data to be recorded.

vii. Test results reporting forms.

viii. Identification of items tested.

9. Lab general forms.

13.3) Identification, Control and Protection of Items and Materials:

A. The Contractor shall establish control procedures to ensure that only approved materials
accepted through shipping or receiving inspections are properly used.

B. The Contractor shall identify all items and materials so that they are traceable
throughout all inspections, test activities, and records.

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C. The Contractor shall record material identifications and ensure that they are traceable to
their final location where they are incorporated into the work.

D. The Contractor shall maintain all approved materials samples which have to be kept in the
sample room for reference till end of project.

E. The Contractor shall also be capable of tracing all services and works completed by various
subcontractors and suppliers. This is mainly to ensure proper future maintenance and repairing.

F. Contractor’s storage and handling procedure shall be designed to prevent damage, loss
of identification, or substitution and the procedure shall be submitted part of PQP
Submission.

G. Contractor shall be responsible for handling, storing and preserving material from the
time of receipt to the time of initial acceptance by the Employer.

H. Contractor shall be responsible for protecting completed works against damage, steal,
misuse from the time of completing construction activities to the time of initial acceptance by
the Employer.

13.4) Quality Surveillance:

A. The Contractor shall facilitate the Engineer’s job in performing onsite surveillance
inspections and offsite surveillance visits.

B. The Contractor shall have his own quality surveillance system to ensure proper adherence of
his subcontractors and suppliers to quality requirements of the project.

13.5) Managing Detected Non-Conformities:

The Contractor has to implement a strict procedure to manage detected non- conformities
issued by the Engineer from the time of issuance/ receipt of those NCRs, throughout
assignments of responsibilities to concerned personnel, conducting root cause analysis,
proposing proper remedial action(s), implementation of those actions and finally approval of
closing NCRs by the Engineer. Form. Ref: TMT123 -Non Conformance Report & Form. Ref:
TMT123- Non Conformance Closure Sheet.

On receipt of NCR, Contractor shall conduct Root Cause Analysis and shall prepare a corrective
action proposal within 3 working days’ time from the receipt of NCR. Where such non
conformances are identified as major, the affected work shall be stopped. However the

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contractor shall identify at its proposed corrective / preventive action and planned date
for implementation of such action, after conducting the Root cause analysis. Duration for
implementation of Corrective / preventive action shall not exceed 2 weeks, unless
otherwise justified by the contractor and accepted by Engineer. Refer Form. Ref: TMT123 -
Non Conformance Report closure follow up sheet. Each NCR shall be traced to the relevant
Milestone whenever applicable. Contractor shall do its efforts to close NCR’s Prior to relevant
Milestone date. In the event of recurrence of the same NCR for 3 times, the subject activity will
be stopped until the contractor takes the required measure to avoid recurrence of such NCR.
Any time or cost impact due to such stoppage of works by Engineer / Musanada shall be borne
by Contractor.

13.6) Managing Site Observations:

The Contractor has to implement a strict procedure to manage site observations issued to
him by the Engineer from the time of receipt a Site Observation Report (SOR), throughout
assignments of responsibilities to concerned personnel, agree on proper remedial action(s),
implementation of those actions and finally approval of closing SOR by the originator. Form.
Ref: TMT126 (Site Observation Report).

SOR shall be raised as a proactive measure by the Engineer’s representative to highlight

quality concerns in site. SORs need to be responded and closed by the contractors
within seven (7) calendar days from the date of issue. Failure by the contractor to take
effective and timely action may result in the SOR being converted to a NCR as found
appropriate by the Engineer and Employer.

13.7) Conduct Root Cause Analysis and Managing Correction and Corrective Actions:

The Contractor shall conduct root cause Analysis and manage all types of remedial actions that
have to be taken by his team in response to detected non-conformities whether issued by his
team or other project parties (i.e. the Engineer or the Employer) or in response to site
observation reports issued to him by the Engineer.

13.8) Implementing Approved Method Statements for Construction Activities:

Contractor shall prepare method statement, submit for approval and shall not proceed
with any construction activity without the approval of the method statement. Contractor
shall strictly implement approved method statements that had been prepared by him and
approved by the Engineer for major construction activities. Form. Ref: TMT129 (Method
Statement Submittal).Engineer shall Issue NCR to the Contractor and stop the

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Construction activity if contractor proceed with any construction activity without

submission of method statement / proceed with construction activity without the approval
of Method statement.

14) Musanada Quality Assurance Requirements:

14.1) Documents, Submittals and Records Control:

14.2) Reporting on Quality Related Issues:

14.3) Quality Meetings:

14.4) Training:

14.5) Quality Auditing:

14.6) Managing Potential Non-Conformities:

14.7) Managing Corrective / Preventive Actions:

14.8) Workmanship:

14.9) Monitor Quality Performance of Major Subcontractors:

14.10) Identify Client Requirements and Measure his Satisfaction:

14.11) Data Analysis:

14.1) Documents, Submittals and Records Control:

A). The Contractor has to conform to the requirements of any document management
system introduced by the Employer or by the Engineer at any stage of the project.

B). Incase Employer or the Engineer has introduced document management system, then
Contractor shall ensure that his concerned staff do have sufficient training on this system prior
to start his official submittals to Musanada.

C). The Contractor shall establish and implement a written quality management procedure
for controlling all types of documents, submittals and records that will be emanated
from implementing Contractor’s approved Quality Management System (QMS):

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C-1. This procedure shall control receipt, issuance, filing, safe guarding, processing,
transmitting and tracking of quality documents, submittals and records.

C-2. This procedure shall also ensure that submittals contain the required technical
information and quality requirements necessary for evaluation with the contract documents.

C-3. The procedure shall also include a clear “Project Documents Numbering System” as given
in Attachment A of those requirements.

D). All documents and records resulted from implementation of the Contractor’s approved
QMS shall be maintained in separate files which shall be made available to the Engineer
upon his request or as mutually agreed:

1. Quality related records shall be retained as per UAE Law requirement.

2. All quality records shall be protected from damage, deterioration and loss.

E). The Contractor’s QA/QC Engineer/Material Engineer must review and sign all
submittals prior to submit the same to Musanada/ Engineer Approval.

F). Contractor shall not change or alter approved submittals, procedures, shop drawings or
any other pertinent documentation without the Engineer’s written authorization.

14.2) Reporting on Quality Related Issues:

A). Apart from other reports that are required elsewhere in those specifications; the
Contractor shall submit a monthly quality Dashboard to the Engineer in a format provided
/ approved by Engineer and Musanada. Refer to Form Ref. TMT144 (Contractors Monthly
Quality Dashboard) / Attachment B. Deadline for submission of these reports as stated by
Musanada.

B). Contractor shall officially report inspection/ test failures to the Engineer immediately
upon receipt of such results and Contractor shall capture all testing requirements mentioned
in the specification using Form.Ref: TMT118 (MT- Table A)within 21 days from the
commencement date of the project and if any missing requirements noticed in the specification
will be raised as an RFI by the contractor to clarify the testing requirements and will
compare Quantity of work done in line with testing frequency, actual number of test
carried conducted which shall be captured using Form.Ref: TMT119 (MT- Table B)and reported
on monthly basis through Quality report / Quality Dashboard. Deadline for submission of these
reports as stated by Musanada.

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14.3) Quality Meetings:

Contractor shall convene regular quality meetings, which include but not limited to:

A). Biweekly quality meetings and site walks shall be attended by Contractor Quality
Manager / Team Leader, a representative of construction team as nominated by
Contractor Project manager, QA/QC Engineer / RE /representative of the Engineer as
nominated by the RE and Musanada Project Manager. Musanada PCO QA/QC section
members will attend the Bi weekly Quality meeting randomly. Refer to Form Ref. TMT140
-Minutes of Meeting Template & Form ref.TMT141-Meeting Attendance Template /
Attachment-B.

B). Management review meetings at planned intervals to review his approved Quality
Management System for the project and introduce any modifications/ improvements (if
necessary).

14.4) Training:

A. The Contractor shall establish an onsite quality training/ awareness system for his project
team in order to ensure that project quality requirements are communicated with all
project staff. Training is required in the following cases:

 for existing construction staff when starting new construction activity to get them
familiar with quality requirements of this activity.

 for new staff joining construction team,

 for different project construction gangs performing the same activities to ensure
harmony in production of final product, and

 to avoid reoccurrence of NCRs & SORs of the same quality issues. Refer Form Ref:
TMT136(Quality Training / Awareness program (Staffs) Log Sheet and Form Ref:
TMT137 (Quality Training / Awareness program (Workforce) Log Sheet.

 Contractors QA/QC Team shall prepare a Quality Bulletin and circulate it to project
team, for Quality bulletin shall cover Lessons learned due to some failure, Positive /
good practices.

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14.5) Quality Auditing:

A). The Contractor shall have a procedure for conducting internal quality audits during
the project duration to ensure that his project teams adhere to the approved QMS for
this project.

B). The Contractor shall conduct second party quality audits on his major subcontractors/
suppliers to ensure their compliance with the approved project QMS.

C). The Contractor has also to be fully prepared for quality audits that can be conducted
on him by the Engineer and/or the Employer. This will include second party quality audits and
may include third party quality audits by agencies that may be appointed by the Employer for
the purpose of quality assurance of the Works.

NOTE: ( Khud )

1) First Party Audit: sub-contractor audit

2) 2nd Party Audit: Consultant/client Audit

3) 3rd Party Audit: for Certification

14.6) Managing Potential Non-Conformities:

Contractor has to develop his own procedure on how to manage potential non-
conformities. Contractor will implement, issuing Internal NCR’s from contractors QA/QC Team
to contractors construction team when any Nonconformities identified in site.

14.7) Managing Corrective / Preventive Actions:

The Contractor shall manage all types of remedial actions that have to be taken by his team in
response to potential non-conformities whether highlighted by his team or other project
parties (i.e. the Engineer or the Employer). Refer Form. TMT124 (Non Conformance Report
Closure follow up sheet).

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14.8) Workmanship:

A). The Contractor shall comply with industry standards except when contract documents
doesn’t cover the required standards or more precise workmanship is required. Contract
documents takes priority.

B). All Contractor’s personnel must be suitably qualified, trained and equipped to produce
workmanship of the required quality.

C). The Contractor’s construction team(s) shall comply with manufacturer’s published
installation instructions in full detail, including each step in sequence.

D). Should instructions conflict with Contract Documents, the Contractor shall request
clarification from the Engineer before proceeding.

14.9) Monitor Quality Performance of Major Subcontractors:

The main Contractor has to demonstrate to the Engineer efficient monitoring system of
quality performance of his subcontractors/ suppliers on regular basis. Proper remedial
actions are to be implemented by the relevant party based on findings of this monitoring.

14.10) Identify Client Requirements and Measure his Satisfaction:

The Contractor shall implement a mechanism to identify client / Employer requirements

(based on Contract documents), meet these requirements and measure Client/ Employer
satisfaction regularly.

14.11) Data Analysis:

The Contractor has to demonstrate his capability for analyzing all data obtained from
records emanated from implementing the approved QMS in the project. Results of such
analysis have to be used for modifying/improving Contractor’s quality management
system for the project. Results of data analysis have to be shared with Engineer upon his
request.

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15) Concrete Durability Tests:

15.1) Absorption Test:

15.2) RCP (Rapid Chloride Permeability):

15.3) Water Permeability:

15.4) ISAT (Initial Surface Absorption Test):

15.1) Absorption Test:

Concrete Sample 28 days curing

After 28 days curing keep the concrete sample in water for 24 hours.

Note: The low absorption is considered a positive result.

15.2) RCP (Rapid Chloride Permeability):

Concrete Sample Pass the Electric current for 6 hours.

15.3) Water Permeability:

Concrete Sample 5 Mpa (speed) k sat 3 days ----- Water

After that

Break down the concrete sample and check the penetrate water depth in the concrete sample.

15.4) ISAT (Initial Surface Absorption Test):

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16) Soil Tests:

16.1) Gradation/Sieve Analysis:

16.2) Proctor Test:

16.3) Liquid Limit:

16.4) Plastic Limit:

16.5) CBR:

16.6) FDT: (field test)

16.1) Gradation/Sieve Analysis: With the help of this we are doing the soil classification.

Sieve # ( #4, #10, #40, #200 ) Kitna Passing Howa.

A3= Pure sand ( #200 (0------10%) use for back filling

A3 = Non-Plastic

A4= soil ( #200 (25------35%) use for Road----Filling----Formation.

here in our project we use A4= soil ( #200 (11------35%)

A4 = Plastic

16.2) Proctor Test: ( AASHTO --- T 180, Method-D )

In Proctor we are finding OMC & MDD

OMC = the %age of water at which we can get high compaction.

water ki wo mekdar jis par hum ziada say ziada compaction hasil kerty hai ,,,,water ki es mekdar
ko OMC kehty hai.

MDD= jis OMC par hum ziada compaction hasil kerty hai es ziada compaction ko MDD kehty
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If the MDD is maximum the compaction will be more.

Note: Proctor Test is doing by

5 Layers 56 Blows Per Layer. ( By 4.5 Kg Hammer )

Note: Proctor test is like theoretical method----- with this comparison we are doing test at site
(FDT)

we use for Proctor test ----- Method-D

Method-D ----- use For high traffic.

16.3) Liquid Limit:

16.4) Plastic Limit:

Liquid Limit - Plastic Limit = Plastic Index

P.I. = L.L. --- P.L. ( P.I. = L.L. manfee P.L. )

The different b/w Liquid Limit & Plastic Limit is called Plastic Index

16.5) CBR: To Know (i) Swelling %age (ii) Load capacity

( 4 days Water OR 96 Hours )

(Water stay on soil for 4 days or 96 hours after that we calculate the soil swelling %age and
Capacity is called CBR.)

16.6) FDT: Field Density Test

Soil Sample:

Excavation Embankment = one sample in 3000m3

Borrow material= one sample in 1500m3

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Sub Base= one sample in 1000m3

S. No. Material/Product Type Frequency of QC Test (rate of sampling)

1 Embankment Material Every 3,000 m³

Compaction (Sand Cone Method) AASHTO T191-02-2010

Every 150 Lm Carriageway/Layer

2 Borrow Material -Load Every 1500 m³

Bearing (For Sub Grade)

Compaction (Sand Cone Method) AASHTO T191-02-2010

Every 100 L.M OR 1000 Sq.M /Layer

3 Excavated Material for Every 1500 m³

Sewerage Backfilling
Compaction (Sand Cone Method) AASHTO T191-02-2010
Every 100 L.M OR 1000 Sq.M /Layer

4 Aggregate Base Course Every 1,000 m ³

(Gradation B)

Compaction (Sand-cone Method) AASHTO T191-02-2010

1 test every 300m² laid / 30 LM

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Table - A (Excavated Material for Sewerage Backfilling)

Compliance
Specification Applicable Limit and /or Frequency of
S. Material/Product
No. Reference Standard and Condition QC Test (rate
Type
Test (tolerance in of sampling)
+ or -)
Sieve Analysis
3.1 AASHTO T88- Every 1500 m³
Excavated Material Section 02120 2010
for Sewerage clause 3.11 & 3.12
Backfilling ADSSC/GSCW as Liquid Limit
3.2 per GENERAL AASHTO T89 Every 1500 m³
SPECIFICATION 2010
FOR CIVIL WORKS Plastic Limit
3.3 AASHTO T 90 Every 1500 m³
2010
Plasticity Index
3.4 AASHTO T90 Every 1500 m³
2010
CBR -AASHTO T
3.5 193 Every 1500 m³

Max Dry Density

AASHTO T180
3.6 2010 Every 1500 m³

Optimum
Moisture
3.7 Content Every 1500 m³
AASHTO T180
2010
Compaction
(Sand Cone
3.8 Method) 90% Every 1500 m³
AASHTO T191-
02-2010

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17) Asphalt Tests:

17.1) Extraction Test:

I. Gradation Test=To find the material size that the material size comply to specification.
II. Bitumen Test= To find the %age of Bitumen that the %age of Bitumen comply to
specification.

17.2) Marshall Test:

I. Bulk Density

II. Stability Test

III. Flow Test

IV. VIM (Voids in mix)

V. VFB (Voids fill with Bitumen)

VI. VMA (Voids in Mineral Aggregate)

17.3) GMM (Max. Specific Gravity of Mix):

17.4) Core Test: To find the Compaction and thickness

ADM= one sample per day production

DOT= 200 ton one sample

18) Geotextile Fabric for Pipe Surround (Sewerage & Storm water) Tests:
1) Fabric Weight

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2) Tensile Strength

3) Puncture Strength

4) Pore Size

5) Water Permeability
6)
19) PVC Pipes Tests:
1) Mean OD

2) Wall Thickness

3) Tensile Strength

4) Elongation @ Break %

5) Longitudinal Heat Reversion %

6) Impact Resistance

7) Resistance to Acetone

8) Opacity

9) Vicat Softening Point

20) GRP Pipes Tests:

1) Dimension (Nominal ID and Effective Length)

2) Stiffness

3) Longitudinal Tensile Strength

4) Hydrostatic test

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5) Barcol Hardness

6) Loss on Ignition

7) Hoop Tensile Strength

DSL = Dimension, Stiffness, Longitudinal Tensile

H = Hydrostatic test

BHL = Barcol Hardness, Hoop Tensile, Loss on ignition

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Table - A

Geotextile Fabric for Pipe Surround (Sewerage & Storm water)

Compliance
Frequency of
S. Material / Specification Applicable Limit and /or
No. QC Test (rate
Product Type Reference Standard and Test Condition
of sampling)
(tolerance in
+ or -)

Geotextile Fabric
for Pipe Surround section
Fabric Weight Random during
1 (Sewerage & (ADSSC/ADSS) 130 g/m²
02120/02221-8 BS EN 965 / ISO 9864 construction
Storm water)
clause 2.5, clause
2.03
section
(ADSSC/ADSS) Tensile Strength Random during
2 02120/02221-8 BS EN ISO Min 6 KN/M
construction
clause 2.5, clause 10319/ASTM D 5035
2.03

section
(ADSSC/ADSS)
Puncture Strength
EN ISO 12236 Random during
3 02120/02221-8 Min 1000 N
construction
clause 2.5, clause
2.03
section
(ADSSC/ADSS) Pore Size - Max 120 Random during
4 02120/02221-8
EN ISO 12956 Microns construction
clause 2.5, clause
2.03
section
(ADSSC/ADSS) Water 50-125 Random during
5 02120/02221-8 Permeability l/m2/sec construction
clause 2.5, clause EN ISO 60500-4 / ISO
2.03 11058

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Table - A (U-PVC Pipes Test)

S. No. Material / Specification Applicable Standard Compliance Frequency of QC
Product Type Reference and Test Limit and /or Test (rate of
Condition sampling)
(tolerance in +
or -)
section 02205 rev-3 Mean OD
per ADSSC/GSCW As per Each Random during
1 ISO 161/1
specification Diameter construction
U PVC BS EN ISO1452
Pipes section 02205 rev-3 Wall Thickness
per ADSSC/GSCW Random during
2 ISO 161/1 As per ISO 1452
specification construction
BS EN ISO1452
section 02205 rev-3
3 per ADSSC/GSCW Tensile Strength 450 kgf/cm² Random during
specification ISO 6259-1 minimum construction

section 02205 rev-3 Elongation @

per ADSSC/GSCW Random during
4 Break % 80% minimum
specification construction
ISO 6259-1
section 02205 rev-3
Longitudinal Heat
part 2.3.2( c ) as per Length change ± Random during
5 ADSSC/GSCW Reversion % 5% construction
specification ISO 2505
section 02205 rev-3
6
part 2.3.2( b ) as per Impact Resistance TIR < 10%
Random during
ADSSC/GSCW ISO 3127 construction
specification
NS No
Resistance to
delaminating or Random during
7 Acetone disintegration construction
ISO 3472 occurrence
section 02205 rev-3
per ADSSC/GSCW Random during
8
specification
Opacity ISO 3474 ≤ 0.20
construction

section 02205 rev-3 Vicat Softening

part 2.3.2( a ) as per Random during
9 Point ≥ 79 °C
ADSSC/GSCW construction
ISO 2507
specification

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Table - A (GRP Pipes tests)

S. Material / Specification Applicable Standard Compliance Limit and Frequency of
No. Product Reference and Test /or Condition (tolerance QC Test (rate
Type in + or -) of sampling)
As per dimension
Nominal ID ± 3mm for Ø
shown in approved Dimension 300-600 and 0.5% of
GRP Pipes shop drawings
1 (Nominal ID and pipe Ø for pipe above Ø 1 in 50
Effective Length) 600. Effective length
12m max ± 50mm
section 02200 -Rev.03
part 2.1 As per
2 ADSSC/GSCW Stiffness 5000 & 10,000 N/mm² 1 in 50
specification
section 02200 -Rev.03
part 2 As per Longitudinal 150 for D\N ≤ 600, 200
3 ADSSC/GSCW 1 in 50
Tensile Strength for DN >600
specification
section 02200 -Rev.03
part 2 As per Hydrostatic test No Visible Leak OR
4 ADSSC/GSCW BS EN 1796,2013 1 in 50
Weeping
specification BS EN 14364

section 02200 -Rev.03

part 2 As per Barcol Hardness
5 ADSSC/GSCW 30-60 BHU 1 in 50
Test ASTM D2583-13a
specification
section 02200 -Rev.03
part As per Loss on Ignition As per the design
6 ADSSC/GSCW 1 in 50
ASTM D 2584-02 requirement
specification
section 02200 -Rev.03 Hoop Tensile
part 2 As per Strength
7 ADSSC/GSCW 173 1 in 50
ASTM D 2290-2012,
specification
BS EN1394, AWWA.C-
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Table - A

(Water Proofing Membrane for storm water)

S. Material / Specification Applicable Compliance Limit Frequency of QC
No. Product Type Reference Standard and Test and /or Condition Test (rate of
(tolerance in + or -) sampling)
Water Proofing As per Gen
Membrane for specification for civil
Nominal Random during
1 storm water works 4mm
Thickness construction

As per Gen
specification for civil Wight of Random during
2 works 200g/mm²
Reinforcing Fabric construction

As per Gen
specification for civil Tensile Strength Random during
3 works 500N/50mm in
ASTM D146 construction

As per Gen
specification for civil Elongation Random during
4 40% in either
works ASTM D146 construction

As per Gen
440N in transverse
specification for civil
Tear Strength direction,550N in Random during
5 works
ASTM D 4073 longitudinal construction
direction
As per Gen
specification for civil
works Softening Point Random during
6 110˚
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Table - A

(Water Proofing Membrane For Sewerage Work)

S. Material / Product Specification Applicable Compliance Limit Frequency of QC
No. Type Reference Standard and and /or Condition Test (rate of
Test (tolerance in + or -) sampling)
Water Proofing as per
Membrane For ADSSC/GSCW Nominal Random during
1 Sewerage Work specification Min.4 mm
Thickness construction

as per
ADSSC/GSCW Weight of
specification Random during
2 Reinforcing 200 g/m²
construction
Fabric

as per
ADSSC/GSCW Min. 942 N/5 cm
specification Tensile Strength Longitudinal
Random during
3 ASTM D146 . EN direction
construction
12311-1 Min.717N/5cm
Transverse direction

as per
ADSSC/GSCW Elongation
specification Min. 40 % LD Random during
4 ASTM D146 . EN
Min.50% TD construction
12311-1

as per
ADSSC/GSCW
specification Tear Strength Min 550N L.D Random during
5
ASTM D4073 Min.440 N T.D construction

as per ADSSC/GSCW
specification
Softening Point Random during
6 150±10 ˚C
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Sewerage Net Work (M. S. Hasib)

1) Gravity Pipe Line ( Self Flow / Self Cleaning )

2) Force main/ Pressure main Pipe Line ( Pressure/Power Flow )

Note: Here in this Project(P-93) using 2 types of Dia pipe:
1. u PVC Pipes (Dia OD 160 mm)
2. u PVC Pipes (Dia OD 225 mm)

i. H.C.C. (House Connection Chamber)

ii. I.C. (Inspection Chamber)
iii. C.C. (Collection Chamber)
iv. Manhole (a) Shallow Manhole) (b) Deep Manhole

Note: HCC, IC, CC, & Manhole We will provide where Bend, Angle, Level
different pipe dia change, large pipe length. etc.

C.C. (Collection Chamber) = dia 1m

Manhole = dia 1.5 m to 2.0 m

In Which Case we will provide CC & Manholes

If depth up to 2.5 m than provide C.C

If depth more 2.5 m than provide Manhole

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Spacing of Manholes:
Up to 300mm dia of pipe = Spacing of Manhole will be 40 m.

Up to 300mm to 600mm dia of pipe = Spacing of Manhole will be 60 m.

Up to 600mm to 800mm dia of pipe = Spacing of Manhole will be 80 m.

Dia of pipe greater than 800mm = Spacing of Manhole will be 100/120 m.

Pipe use in Sewerage Network:

1) UPVC ( 2.25m, 3m & 6m length )

2) GRP ( 6m, 12m & some case 18m )

3) HDPE ( 12m & 18m length )

Cover Depth in Sewerage Network:

Cover Depth = Surface Level - Top/Crown level

Top/Crown level = top level of pipe (pipe upper side level)

If Cover Depth is greater than or equal to 1.65m = Gravel + Geo-Textile

If Cover Depth is less than 1.65m = Concrete Surround

Slope in Sewerage Network= 0.75% to 10%

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DI Cover & Frame

Type of Cover Location of Using

D400 Area Subject to Vehicles Traffic

C250 Area Accessible to Traffic

B125 Area Not Subject to Vehicles Traffic

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Sewerage Line Laying

1) Short Piece = Both side short piece will be provided=65 cm

2) Mega piece= Both side Mega piece will be provided

First Mega piece will be=85 cm

Last Mega piece = As per remaining length.

Double Bell Coupling= Double Bell Coupling will be provided at Short piece and Mega
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Double Socket: we can use to connect the pipes if there is no pipe socket

Tests in Sewerage Network:

1) Hydrostatic/Leakage/Water pressure Test.

2) Deflection/Ball Test.

3) Mirror/Torch Test.
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Construction of Internal Roads and Infrastructure of 354 Number Residential

Plots in Shakbout City

PD/CA/BPS/AT/RNil/P324-2017-DMAT/17/71

PIPE DIA

SL Materisl
DESCRIPTION UNIT CLASS QUANTITY
NO Submitted

1 SEWER WORKS
u PVC Pipes
OD 160 mm Lm Class 10
OD 160 mm Lm Class 16
OD 225mm Lm Class 10
Road No 25
250 mm GRP Pipe Lm 5000 N/M²
350 mm GRP Pipe Lm 5000 N/M²
2 STORM WATER WORKS
300 mm GRP Pipe Lm 5000 N/M²
Subbase Drainage Pipe 150 mm Dia PVC
Lm Class 16
(Perforated)
Road No 25
300 mm GRP Pipe Lm 5000 N/M²
500 mm GRP Pipe Lm 5000 N/M²
3 STREET LIGHTING WORK
100 mm Dia PVC Pipe Lm ASTM D1785/EPC 40

Road No 25
100 mm Dia PVC Pipe Lm ASTM D1785/EPC 40
4 IRRIGATION WORK
110 mm Dia u PVC pipe Lm PN 10
200 mm Dia u PVC pipe Lm PN 10
Road No 25
160mm HDPE Pipe Lm 10 MPA
5 TELEPHONE WORKS
Telephone Duct D 54 Lm D 54
Telephone Duct D 56 Lm D 56

6 POWER DISTRIBUTION WORKS

200 mm Dia u PVC pipe Lm ASTM D1785/EPC 40

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Storm Water Net Work

Note: Here in this Project(P-93) using 2 types of Dia pipe:
1. 300 mm GRP Pipe
2. Subbase Drainage Pipe 150 mm Dia PVC (Perforated)

300 mm GRP Pipe laying procedure is same as sewer line

we have Surround Concrete and Surround aggregate

1) Flush Inlet
2) kerb Inlet
3) Catch basin

Catch basin

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Sub base Drainage Pipe 150 mm Dia PVC (Perforated)

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Tests in Storm Water Network:

1) Hydrostatic/Leakage/Water pressure Test.

2) Deflection/Ball Test.

3) Mirror/Torch Test.

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Water Net Work

P-93: We using 2 types of pipes:
1) DI Pipe 150mm

2) DI Pipe 100mm

 Warning tape Color: Blue

Work Methodology of laying the pipe

Pipeline Route and Profile (Survey)
Storage of pipes
DI Pipes wrapping
Material Issuance to Site
Excavation
Hauling the pipes into the trench:
Laying and jointing the pipes:
Backfilling:

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P-93: Water Shutdown:

1-Work access Permit: after this we can excavate and open the existing line.
2-Mechanical Permit: This permit will be issue at site for 3 hours.
Note: ADDC approved competence person shall be available at site during shutdown activity

In water shutdown we have 2 types of connection

1. Tie in Connection
2. Connection + Protection (in road crossing we are doing Connection plus protection by providing Duct)
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in between 2 duct surround concrete will be done

we are providing 2 duct bcz of the pipe length, we have pipe length=5.5m (DI pipe) and Restrained area
we are using 6m (DI pipe). and doing concrete surround after joint in the centre as shown in the above
photo.

Water Shutdown as per p-93 Method Statement:

General

A. 1-Work access Permit: after this we can excavate and open the existing line.
B. 2-Mechanical Permit: This permit will be issue at site for 3 hours.
C. Competent person should be present at site full time with copy of permit and approved
drawings and all supporting required documents.
D. Prior to the commencement of the site works, site surveys shall be carried out according to
the approved drawings. Area to be excavated shall be marked and offered for inspection by
client/engineer.
E. Duration of this shutdown will be 6 hrs as shown in the attached sequence of work and
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F. Ensure all the equipment / tools are in working condition and the crews are available at site
with all required standby tools and equipments.
G. Ensure that all the discharge pumps /hoses are in working condition and the discharge hoses
are laid up to the approved discharge location.
H. All the operation to be carried out shall be in close co-ordination with ADDC / the Employer
representative.
I. Construction area should be dry prior to start any shutdown.
J. All the material which will be installed during shutdown should be available at site.

1. Pre-shutdown Activities
 Surveying work to be carried out on proposed new Location and connection point to be marked.
 If required pressure test shall be conducted for the pipe inside the duct.
 New pipes/fittings which will be replaced during shut down shall be disinfected with chlorinated
water.
 Construction of pre-cast concrete encased GRP duct/trust block.
 Prepare the required pipes, fittings and assemble them.
 Installation assembled pipe inside duct.
 Excavate and partially expose the pipes to be replaced
 Excavate to expose the existing pipe at the connection point and location to be checked.
 Check the ovality of the existing line at connection point.
 Mark the points over the existing lines where need to be cut
 Proper safety measures to be implemented.

Shutdown Activities
 Arrange Closure of the existing valves in the existing line through ADDC O&M. the
representative of primary network in order to reduce existing water to be drained.
 Initial draining will be taken out from existing fire hydrant and washout chambers.
 Portable Pipe cutter to be used for circular cuts on the existing pipe line.
 The quantity of water inside the pipe line shall be removed by using dewatering pumps.
 Install the precast ducts and complete the casting of the remaining portion of duct.
 Pre-assembled fittings and pipes to be installed as per the approved shop drawing.
 The existing Fire Hydrant will be removed and installed in the new location as per the approved
drawing.
 Install collar sleeves at connection point

2. Post Shutdown Activities

 After satisfactory opening the valves of the existing pipe line and ensure that no leak from the
joint , corrosion protection will be completed and the portion of polyethylene or wrapping of
the existing waterline to be re-instated as per the project specification W-P-SS-010 clause 10.2
of Volume 6,48 – 3
 Cancelled portion of the existing line(s) to be exhumed and transported to the site stocking yard
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 Backfilling to be completed followed by compaction and leveling of the disturbed area as per the
project specification W-P-SS-010 clause-6 of Volume 6, 48 - 3
 After completion of shutdown all the connection points to be checked for any leakages.

Acceptance Criteria
After the successful completion of connection Employer representative will open the valve
through which water will flow to the new line, visually it is to be verified if any leak at the
connection joints, if there is no leak; the Employer representative will accept the connection.
The detail As-built drawing of the connection to primary network shall be prepared and
submitted to the Employer.

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