DPWH Minimum Test Requirements PDF

SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
GOVERNING ITEMS OF
WORK OF THE DPWH '
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR HIGHWA y~ BRIDGES~
AND AIRPORTS
,
1998
Schedule of Minimum Test Requirements Governing
Items of Work of the DPWH Standard Specifications
For Highways, Bridges and Airports, 1988
(VOLUME II)
PART C - EARTHWORK
Item 100 - Clearing and Grubbing
Tests: None
Item 101 - Removal of Structures and Obstruction
Tests: None
Item 102 - Excavation
Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)
1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 150 mm layer in uncompaction depth
1 - D, Field Densitv
Item 104 - Embankment
Tests:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - P, Plasticity Test (L1L, PL, PI)
For each 500 m2 of each layer of compacted fill or fraction thereof at least one group of three In - Situ density
tests. The layers shall be placed not exceeding 200 mm in loose measurement or bas~d on the result of compaction
trials.
Item 105 - Subgrade Preparation
Tests:
1 - G, Grading Test
Item 106 - Compaction Equipment
Tests:
For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof
1 - G, Grading Test
Item 107 Overhaul
Tests: None
PART D - SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE

Item 200 - Aggregate Subbase Course
Tests:
1 - G, Grading Test
t..-

1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth I based on the results of compaction trials.
At least one group of three in - situ density tests for each 500 01 2 or fraction thereof.
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Item 201 - Aggregate Base Course
Tests:

1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth / based on the results of compaction trials.
At least one group of three in - situ density tests for each 500 m2 or fraction thereof.
Item 202 - Crushed Aggregate Base Course
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction ~hereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - F, Fractured Face
Item 203 - Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course
Amount of Lime to be added:
3 to 12 mass percent of dry soil aggregatt
Tests:
B.
C.
D.
Soil Aggregate
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and AbraSion)
Mix
1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test
Compacted Base Course

For every layer to 150 mm compacted depth
1 - D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 - T, Thickness determination for every 150 m or fraction thereof
Hydrated Lime
For every 100 t or fraction therof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Item 204 - Portland Cement Stabilized Road Mix Base Course Amount
Amount of Cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A
Soil Aggregate
1 - G, Grading Test
(LlL, PL, PI)
1 - P, Plasticity Test
For every 1500 m3 0r fraction thereof:
B,
Cement
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 2000 bags or fraction thereof
C.
Water
1 - Q, Quality TesUProject Engineer's Certificate
D.
Mix
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E.
Compacted Base Co~rse

For every layer to 150 mm compacted depth:
1 - D, Field Der.sity Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
Item 205 - Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course
Amount of Asphalt to be added:
4 to 7 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A.
Soil Aggregate
.
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof
1 - G, Grading Test
For every 1500 rn 3 or fraction thereof:
Emulsified Asphalt:
1 - Q, QualityTest for every 40 t or 200 drums or fraction thereof
B.
Mix
For every 300 m3 orfraction thereof:
1 _. CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
C.
For every layer to 150 mOl compacted depth:
Item 206 - Portland Cement Treated Plant Mix Base Course
Amount of Cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass% of dry soil aggregate
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Soil Aggregate
1 - G, Grading Test
Portland Cement
Tests:
For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Water
1 - Q, Quality TesUProject Engineer's Certificate
Mix

For every layer to 150 mm compacted depth:
Item 207 - Aggregate Stockpile

Tests: Same as the specifi'ed Item No. of the Specifications
PART E - SURFACE COURSE

Item 300 - Aggregate Surface Course
Tests:
1 - G, Grading Test
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1 - p, Plasticity Test
(Lll, Pl, PI)
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth / based on the results of compaction trials
At least one group o,f three in - situ density tests for each 500 m2 or fraction thereof.
For Crushed Gravel or Crushed Stone, 1500 m3 or fraction thereof
Item 301 - Bituminous Prime Coat
Quantity:
1 to 2 Llm 2
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 t or 200 drums
Item 302 - Bituminous Tack Coat
Quantity:
0.2 to 0.7 Um 2
Item 303 - Bituminous Seal Coat
A.
Bituminous Materials
Quantity:
0.2 to 1.5 Llm2
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 tor 200 drums
B.
Cover Aggregates
Quantity:
From 5 to 14 kg/m2
Tests: For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:
1- G, Grading Tests
Item 304 - Bituminous Surface Treatment
A.
Aggregates
Quantity:
USing Cut - Back Asphalt or Asphalt Cement - 13.6 to 38.0 kg/m 2
Using Emulsified Asphalt - 13.6 to 19.04 kg/m2
Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific Gravity)
B.
Quantity:
.
Using Cut...: Back Asphalt or Asphalt Cement - 1.58 to 2.04 Llm 2

Item 305 - Bituminous Penetration Macadam Pavement
A.
Aggregates
Quantity:
1.
Using Asphalt Cement or Rapid Curing
Coarse (Crushed)
----------------Key (Crushed)
( 13 & 11 )
Cover (Crushed or screened)
2.
Using Emulsified /,sphalt
Coarse (Crushed)
----------------Choker (Crushed)
Key (Crushed)
(10 & 8)
Cover (Crushed or Screened)
90 kg / m 2
24 kg / m 2
8 kg / m2
90 kg / m2
10 kg / m2
18 kg I m 2
8 kg / m2
Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 200 kg a fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading lest
1 - P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
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B.
For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

Quantity:
7.2 to 11 Lfm2
Item 306 - Bituminous Road Mix Surface Course

A. Aggregates
Quantity:
Using Cut - Back Asphalt or Asphalt Cement - 13.6 to 38.0 kg/mc
Using Emulsified Asphalt - 13.6 to 19.04 kgfm 2
Tests:
For every 75 m3 1200 kg or f-action thereof:
1 - G, Grading Te",t
(:"'L, PL, PI)

B. Bituminous Materials
Quantity:
1.
Using Cut - Back Asphalt - 4.5 to 7.0 m2SS % of total dry aggregate
Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0 to 10.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
2.
C. Mix
Tests:
For every 75 m 3 f 130 t or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Ext., Extraction
1 - Sty., Stability
1 - C., Laboratory Compaction
D. Hydrated Lime
For every 100 t or fraction thereof:
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test
E. Compacted Pavement
For each full day's operation:
Tests:
D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) - at Least one (1) but note more than three (3) samples
shall be taken.
Item 307 - Bituminous Plant - Mix Surface Course - General
A. Aggregates
Tests:
For every 75 m3 1 200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
(LL, PL, PI)

1 - F, Fractured FCilce
B:tuminous Materials
Quantity:
5.0 to 8.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
B. Mix
Tests:
For every 75 m 3 f 130 t or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Sty., Stability
C. Hydrated Lime
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D. Mineral Filler
Tests: For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL. PL. PI)
F. Compacted Pavement
Tests:
D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) - at Least one (1) but note more than three (3) samrles
shall be taken.
Item 308 - Bituminous Plant - Mix Surface Course, Cold - Laid

A. Aggregates
Tests:
For every 75 m3 / 200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
(LL, PL, PI)

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Spec,;lc Gravity)
B.
Quantity:
1. Using Cut - Back Asphalt - 4.5 to 7.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
2. Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0 to 10.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
C. Mix
Tests:
For every 75 m 3 / 130 t or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Sty., Stability
D. Hydrated Lime
E. Mineral Filler
Tests: For every 75 m 3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G & P,Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
Tests:
shall be taken.
,
Item 309 - Bituminous Plant - Mix (Stockpile Maintenance Mixture)
A. Aggregates
Tests:
For every 75 m 3 / 200 kg or:raction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
(LlL, PL, PI)

B.
Quantity:
3. USing Cut - Ba,::k Asphalt - 4.5 to 7.0 mass % of total dry .3ggregate
4. Using Emulsified Asphalt - 6.0 to 10.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
C. Mix
Tests:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Sty., Stability
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D. Hydrated Lime
E. Mineral Filler
Tests: For every 75 m3 or fr3ction thereof:
1 - G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
Tests:
shall be taken.
Item 310 - Bituminous Concrete Surface course, Hot - Laid

A. Aggregates
Tests:
For every 75 m 3 / 200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
(UL, PL, PI)

B.
Quantity:
5.0 to 8.0 mass % of total dry aggregate
C. Mix
Tests:
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Sty., Stability
D. Hydrated Lime
E. Mineral Filler
Tests:
'
shall be taken.
Item 311 - Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

A. Cement
Quality:
9.00 bags m 3 (40 kg/bag)
Tests:
For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof
1 - Q, Quality test
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
1.
0.50 m3 / m3 concrete ( if rounded coarse aggregate is used)
0.54 m3 / m3 concrete ( if angular coarse aggregate is used)
2.
Tests:
a.
b.
For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof

For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps alld Shale.
For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
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1 - Q, Quality Tes~ for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption. Mortar
Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
C. Coarse Aggregate
Quantity:
1.
0.77 m 3 / m3 concrete ( if rounded coarse aggregate is used)
2.
0.68 m3 / m3 concrete ( if angular coarse aggregate is used)
Tests:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption. Abrasion. Soundness and
Unit Weight
a.
b.

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
1 - G, Grading Test
D. Water
Tests:
1 - Certificate from Project Engineer or

1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable
E. Joint Filler
1.
2.
Tests:
Poured Joint Filler

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each type of ingredient for each shipment
Premolded Joint Fil:er
1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Special Curing Agents

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for each shipment
F. Steel Bars
Tests: For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
1 - Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis)
G. Concrete
Tests:
Flexural Strength Test on Concrete Beam
Samples: ,
1 - set consisting of 3 beam samples shall represent a 330mm of pavement. 230
mm depth, or fractit)n thereof placed each day. Volume of concrete not more than 75 mO.
H. Completed Pavement
Tests:
Thickness determination by concrete core drilling on a lot basis
Five (5) holes per km per lane or five (5) holes per 500 m when 2 lanes are poured
concurrently.
PART F - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Item 400 - Piling
A. Timber Piles
Tests:
1 - Inspection Report for each size and shipment of Timber
B. Concrete Pile
a. Concrete
1. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)
9.0 bags / m3 of concrete
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

Quality Test
1 - Q,
2. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 / m3 of concrete
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Class
Class
Class
Class
------_ .. _-
A
B
C
P
---- .. _-------------
----------
For Rounded
For Angulclr
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44
0.54
0.52
0.59
OA7

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay' Lumps and Shale.
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
3. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
Class
Class
Class
Class
m 3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68
A
B
C
P
Tests:
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight
1 - G, Grading Test
a.
b.
4. Water
Tests:

Certificate of Project Engineer
5. Premolded Filler for expansion joints
Tests:
6. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
7. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m C of
concrete or fraction thereof.
c. Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg 0,' fraction thereof for each size.
1 - Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis
Wire and Wire Mesh
Quality Test
- Q,
C. Structural Piles
Tests: 1 - Q,
1 - IR,
Quality Test I Mill Test Certificate
Inspection Report
Item 401 - Railings

A Concrete
1. Cement
Quantity:
Class C
(40 kg I bag)
9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
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Tests:
1 - Q,
Quality Test
2. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
Class C
For Rounded
For Angular
0.53
0.59
Tests:
For every 1500 m 3 or fraction tllereof:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity. Absorption Mortar
Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption Mortc:;r
Strength)
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
Class C
Tests:
a.
b.
0.70
For Angular CA
0.68

Soundnes~ and Unit Weight
1 - G, Grading Test
4. Water
Tests:
1 - Q, QLJality Test, if source is questionable


Tests:
Tests:
1 - Q,
Quality Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
7. Concrete
Tests:
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
B. Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
A. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
B. Wire and Wire Mesh
1 - Q, Quality Test
Item 402 - Timber Structures

Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test on Manufacturer's Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each size and shipment of metal timber
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Item 403 - Metal Structures

Tests:
1 - Q,
Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used

Item 404 Reinforcing Steel
1 - Q, Quality Test
Item 405 Structural Concrete

A. Cement
Tests:
B.
Quantity:
\40 kg I bag)
Class A
---------9.0 bags I m3 of concrete
Class B
Class C
-- -------9.5 bags I m3 of concrete
Class P
1 - Q,
Quality Test
Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity. Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
,
1 - G, Grading Test
C.
Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
Class
Class
Class
Class
A
B
C
P
Tests:
a.
b.
m3 I m 3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity,
Absorption,

1 - G, Grading Test
D.
Water
Premolded Filler for expansion joints
Tests:
1 .:.. Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Tests:
E.
Abrasion,
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F. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
G. Concrete
Tests:
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of
Item 406 - Prestressed Concrete Structures

A. Concrete
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)
Class P
Tests:
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 / m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.44
Class P
For Angular
0.47

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorptiorl, Mortar
Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
c. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
Class P
Tests:
a.
b.
d. Water
Tests:
m 3 / m 3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.68
For Angular CA
0.G5

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption Abrasion,
For a source previously tested and passed quality test
1 - G, Grading Test
1 ..:. Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable
e. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests:
f.
f,
Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q,
Concrete
Tests:
cylinder sampl~s shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m3 of
B. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
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S'.
Wire and Wire Mesh

1 - Q, Quality Test
C. Wire Strand
1 - Q,
Tests:
for every 20 t or fraction thereof
Item 407 - Concrete Structures

Tests: Same Test as for Items 403, 404, 405 and 411. Elastomeric Bearing Pad will be testea to
determine its quality
Item 408 - Steel Bridges
Tests: Same Test as for Item 403 and 411.
Painting:
1 - Q, One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or
1 - Q, One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
Item 409 - Welded Structural Steel
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test or Mill Test Certificate for each type of materials used
1 - Inspection Report'for each type and shipment of metal used
Item 410 - Treated and Untreated Timber
Tests:
Inspection Report for Timber
1 - Q, Quality Test for preservatives
Item 411 - Paint
Tests:
1 - Q,
1 - Q,
One 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

One 4 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
PART G - DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STRUCTURES

Item 500 - Pipe Culverts and Storm Drains
A. Pipes
Tests:
1 - Pipe for every 50 pieces:
Strength, Absorption and Dimension
Alternative Requirement:
1 - set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
and
1 - Inspection Report for each size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
B. Mortar for Joint
Tests:
A. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
------ ---
Class B
---------
Class C
---------
Class P
---------
Quality Test
1 - Q,
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
For Angular
Class A
---------0.50
0.54
Strength)
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1 - G, Grading Test
C. Water
Tests:
Item 501- Underdrains

A. Concrete Pipe (Non - Reinforced)
Tests: 0.5% of the number of pipes of each size but not less than 2, for strength. absorption and
dimension
1 - set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the
field and
B. Clay Pipe
Tests:
1 - Pipe for every 200 pieces each size, with a minimum of 2 specimens for strength,
absorption and dimension
Item 502 - Manholes, Inlets and Catch Basins
A. Concrete
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
Class A
0.50
Tests:
For Angular
0.54

Strength, Soundness, OrganiC Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay Lumps and Shale.


Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
, .
Quantity:
Class A
m3
m3
of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.77
For Angular CA
0.68
Tests:
For a source previous!y tested and passed quality test:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion, Soundness and
Unit Weight
1 - G, Gra(Jing Test
d. Water
Tests:
1~2

Tests:
f. Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Qua!ity Test for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
Tests: Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder
samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of concrete or
fraction thereof.
B.
Item 503
Lids, Cast Iron Frames and Grating

Tests: Inspection Report
Cleaning and Reconditioning

Existing Drainage Structures
Item 504 Riprap and Grouted Stone

A. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
------ ---
Class B
---------
Class C
---------
Class P
---------
Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof'
1 - Q,
Quality Test
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0,59
0.47

a, For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:
b, For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
C. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.77
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
Tests:
a.
b.
0.82
0.70
0.68
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

Absorption,

1 - G, Grading Test
D. Water
Tests:
Abrasion,
1 - Q,
Quality Test, if source is questionable
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E. Premolded Filler for expansion joints
Tests:
Tests:
G. Concrete
Tests:
Item 505 - Stone Masonry
A. Cement
2 bags / m 3 of concrete
Quantity:
1 - Q,
Quality Test
B. Fine Aggregate
0.17 m3 / m 3 of concrete
Quantity:

Strength) .
.
1 - G, Grading Test
C. Stone
D. Water
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable
Item 506 - Hand - Laid Rock Embankment

Item 507 - Sheet Piles
A. Timber Sheet Piles
B. Concrete Sheet Piles

a. Concrete
1. Cement
(40 kg / bag)
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
9.0 bags I m 3 of concrete
1 - Q,
Quality Test
2. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
For Rounded
0.50
Class A
0.45
Class B
0.53
Class C
0.44
Class P
Tests:
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

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1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Welsh), Bulk Srecific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
,
1 - G, Grading Test
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
Class A
0.77
Class B
0.82
Class C
0.70
Class P
0.68
Tests:
a.
b.
4. Water
Tests:
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abiasion,
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abr2sion
For every 75 m3 or fraction t h e r e o f : '
1 - G, Grading Test
1 - Q, Quality Test, if sowce is questionable

Tests:
Tests:
7. Concrete
Tests:
C. Steel Sheet Piles
Tests:
Item 508 - Concrete Slope Protection
A. Bed Course
Tests:
1 - G, Grading Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth / based on the results of compaction trials.
At least one group of three in - situ density tests for each 500 m2 or fraction thereof.
B. Steel Reinforcement
1 - Q, Quality Test
C. Concrete
1~5
A.
Cement
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
(40 kg I bag)

Quality Test
1 - Q,
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
C. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
. m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
Class A
0.77
Class B
0.82
0.70
Class C
Class P
0.68
Tests:
a.
b.
D. Water
Tests:
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

1 - Q, QUe,lity Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
1 - G, Grading Test
E. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

. Tests:
Tests:
H. Concrete
Tests:
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to rerresent not more tholn 75 m3 cf
item 509 - Gabions
Tests:
1 - Q,
Quality Test for each shipment
136
PART H - MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
Item 600 - Curb and / or Gutter

A. Concrete
Quantity:
0.078 m3 / m (Curb Only)
0.092 m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, __)

_ _ m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, ~
_ _ m3 / m (Curb and Gutter, ~
Tests:
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)
Class A
-------- -9.0 bags / m3 of concrete
Class B
---------8.0 bags / m3 of concrete
Class C
---------9.5 bags / m 3 of concrete
Class P
-- -------11.0 bags / m3 of concrete
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 / m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47



1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity. Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
Quantity:
0.77
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
Tests:
a.
b.
d.
Water
Tests:
m3 / m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.82
0.70
0.68
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65

For a source previously tested and passed quality test
Absorption,

1 .:.. G, Grading Test

Tests:
1 -'- Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
f.
Abrasion,
Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q,
137
g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisl~ng of 3 concrete
B. Joint Filler
Tests:
1. Poured Joint Filler

2. Premolded Joint Filler
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
Item 602 - Sidewalk
A. Concrete
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
---------Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 / m3 of concrete
For Rounded
For Angular
Class A
0.50
0.54
1 - Q, Quality 1 est for: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar
Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
Quantity:
Class A
m3 / m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.77
For Angular CA
0.68
Tests:
Ul1it Weight
For every 75 m3 or fraction t h e r e o f : ,
1 - G, Grading Test
Water
Tests:
1 - Q. Quality Test, if source is questionable
d.
e. Premolded Filler for expansion jOints

Tests:
1 - Q. Quality Test on each thickness of filler for eBch shipment
f.
Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q,
g. Concrete
.
Tests:
B. Premolded Expansion Joint Filler
Tests:
1 - Q. Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
138
Item 602 - Monuments, Markers and Guide Posts

A. Concrete
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)
Class A
---------9.0 bags / m3 of concrete
Class B
Class C
- - - - - - - -- 9.5 bags / m 3 of concrete
Class P
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
m3 / m3 of concrete
For Rounded
- - - - - - - - .. ..
- - - - - - - - .. ..
----------
0.50
0.45
0.53
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
Class P
---------0.44
0.47

1 - Q, Quality Test fqr: Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Mortar


Strength)
,
1 - G, Grading Test
Quantity:
Class
Class
Class
Class
A
B
C
P
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65
Tests:
Unit Weight
1 - G, Grading Test
d. Water
Tests:

Tests:
Tests:
g. Concrete
Tests:
B. Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
a. Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
b. Wire and Wire Mesh
1 - Q, Quality Test
139
C.
Timber
Tests:
D. Paint
Tests:
1 - Q,
1 - Q,
Item 603 Guardrail

A. Steel Posts
Tests:
B.
C.
Timber Posts
Tests:
Concrete
Tests:
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
---------9.0 bags I rn J of concrete
Class B
---------8.0 bags I [1)3 of concrete
Class C
---------9.5 bags / [1)' of concrete
Class P
---------11.0 bags I [1)3 of concrete
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 / m 3 of concrete
For Rounded
For Angular
Class A
---------0.50
0.54
Class B
---------0.45
0.52,
ClassC
---------0.53
0.59
0.47
Class P
---------0.44
Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
Class
Class
Class
Class
A
8
C
P
0.77
0.82
0.70
0.68
For Angular CA
0.68 '
0.73
0.68
0.65
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasloll, Soundness and
Unit Weight
For every 75 rr,3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Water
Tests:
d.
140

Tests:
Tests:
g. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of ::I concrete
cylinder samples shall be taken from each day's pouring and to represent not more than 15 m J of
concrete or fr~ction thereof.
D.
Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
E. Rail
Tests:
F. Paint
Tests:
1 - Q,
Inspection Report
1 ~ Q,
1 - Q,

Item 604 - Fencing

A. Barbed Wire, Chain Link Fabric
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test
B. Concrete Post
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
B.O bags I m3 of concrete
Class B
Class C
Class P
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
Class A
0.50
Class B
0.45
Class C
0.53
Class P
0.44
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47

Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
c. Coarse Aggregates'
Quantity:
. m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded CA
Cia.. A
0,77
For Angular CA
O.elS
ClassB
---------0.82
0.73
ClassC
---------0.70
0.68
ClassP
---------0.68
0.65
Tests: For every 1500 m~ or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, AbraSion. Soundness and
Unit Weight
1 - Q, Quality Test :or: Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion
141
1 - G,
d.

Grading Test
Water
Tests:
1-Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

Tests:
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test
g. Concrete
Tests:
Item 605 - Road Sign
Tests:
Item 606 ~ Pavement Markings
Tests:
Inspection Report
1 - Q.
1 - Q,
Ol,le 20 - L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or

Item 607 - Ref/ective Pavement Studs

Tests:
Inspection Report
Item 608 - Topsoil
Tests:
Inspection Report
Tests:
Inspection Report
Tests:
Inspection Report
Item 611 - Tree Planting

Tests:
Inspection Report
Item 609 - Sprigging
Item 610 - Sodding
PART 1- MATERIALS DETAILS

Item 700 Hydraulic Cement
A. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
---------
Class B
---------
Class C
---------
Class P
---------
Tests:
1 - Q,
Quality Test
B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
Class
Class
Class
Class
A
B
C
P
m3 I m3 of concrete
For Rounded
0.50
0.45
0.53
0.44
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
0.47
142

C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

Strength)
For every 75 r:n 3 or frac~ion thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Coarse Aggregates
'
Quantity:
For Rounded CA
For Angular CA
-- .. _-----0.77
Class A
0.68
---------0.82
Class B
0.73
.. _- .... _-_....
0.70
Class C
0.68
---------0.68
Class P
0.65
Tests:
a.
For a source previously tested and passed quality tes:!:
b.
For every 75 rn 3 or fraction thereof:
1 - G, Grading Test
Water
Tests:
Premolded Filler for expansion joints
Tests:
Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test
Concrete
Tests:
Item 701- Construction Lime (Hydrated)

Tests:
1 - Q,
Quality test for every 100 t or fraction thereof
Item 702 - Bituminous Materials

Tests: Same as for item 301,302,303,306,307,308, 309 and 310
Item 703 - Aggregates
Tests:
Same as for Item of Work specified in the Bill of Quantities
Item 703A - Mineral Filler

Item 704 - Masonry Units
Tests: 1 - Q,
Quality Test for every 10000 units or fraction thereof
Item 705 - Joint Materials

A.
Joint Filler
a. Poured Joint Filler
b. Premolded Joint Filler
Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
B.
Mortar for Joint
Tests:
143
a.
Tests:
Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg / bag)
Class A
---------
9.0 bags / m 3 of concrete
Class B
---------
Class C
---------
Class P
---------
1- Q
Quality Test
Item 706 - Concrete, Clay, Plastic and Fiber Pipe
Concrete Pipes
Tests:
1 - Pipe for every 50 pieces:
Strength, Absorption and Dimension
1 - set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field
and
Clay and other types of pipes
Tests: Refer to the applicable requirements of AASHTO Test and Specifications.
Item 707 - Metal Pipe

Tests: Same as Item 400
Item 708 - Concrete Curing Materials and Admixtures
Tests: 1 - Q,
Quality Test for each shipment
Item 709 - Paints
Tests:
1-Q,
1-Q,

Item 710 - Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope

Reinforcing Steel
1 - Q, Quality Test
Wire Rope
1 - Q, for every 20 t or fraction thereof
Tests:
Item 711 - Fence and Guardrail
Fence
Tests:
A. Barbed Wire, Chain Link Fabric
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test
B. Concrete Post
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
Class B
ClaISe
Class P
Tests:


1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
m3 / m 3 of concrete
Quantity:
For Rounded
0.50
Class A
Class B
0.45
0.53
Class C
For Angular
0.54
0.52
0.59
144
Class P
0.44
0.47

Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
Quantity:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class P
Tests:
a.
b.
d. Water
Tests:
For Rounded CA
-_ ...... __ .... _0.77
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
0.82
---------0.70
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
0.68

1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk ~pecific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
1 - G, Grading Test
. Certificate of Project Engineer
Tests:
f.
Steel Reinforcement
Tests:
Bar reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size
Wire and Wire Mesh
1 - Q, Quality Test
g. Concrete
Tests:
Guardrail
I.
Steel Posts
Tests:
II. Timber Posts
Tests:
1 - Q, 'Quality Test for preservatives
III. Concrete
Tests:
a. Cement
Quantity:
(40 kg I bag)
Class A
Class B
Class C
145
Class P
1 - Q,
Quality Test
b. Fine Aggregate
Quantity:
For Rounded
For Angular
Class A
0.50
0.54
Class B
0.45
0.52
Class C
0.53
0.59
Class P
0.44
0.47

Strength)
1 - G, Grading Test
Quantity:
For Rounded CA
Class A
0.77
Class B
0.82
0.70
Class C
Class P
0.68
For Angular CA
0.68
0.73
0.68
0.65
Tests:
1 - Q, Quality Test for: Grading, Bulk Specific
Gravity,
Absorption,
Abrasion,

1 - G, Grading Test
d. Water
Tests:
e. Prernolded Filler for expansion jOints
Tests:
f. Steel Reinforcement .
Tests:
g. Concrete
Tests:
C. Reinforcing Steel
Tests:
D. Rail
Inspection Report
Tests:
E. Paint
Tests:
1 - Q,
1 - Q,

146
Item 712 - Structural Metal

a. Metal Structures
Tests:
b. Welded Structural Steel
Tests:
Item 713 - Treated and Untreated Timber
Tests:
1 - Q. Quality Test for preservatives
Item 714 - Water
1 - Certificate from Project Engineer or

1. - Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable
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SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM

Schedule of Minimum Test Requirements Governing

Items of Work of the DPWH Standard Specifications

For Highways, Bridges and Airports, 1988

PART D - SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

Item 201 - Aggregate Base Course

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

Compacted Base Course

For every 100 t or fraction therof:

1 - Q, Quality TesUProject Engineer's Certificate

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

Compacted Base Co~rse

Item 205 - Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course

Amount of Asphalt to be added:

4 to 7 mass of dry soil aggregate

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof

1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 rn 3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

For every 300 m3 orfraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 _. CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - P, Plasticity Test (LlL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality TesUProject Engineer's Certificate

For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1 - UC, Unconfined Compression Test

1 - CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

Compacted Base Course

Item 207 - Aggregate Stockpile

PART E - SURFACE COURSE

(Lll, Pl, PI)

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 - Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 tor 200 drums

Tests: For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:

Using Cut...: Back Asphalt or Asphalt Cement - 1.58 to 2.04 Llm 2

Using Emulsified /,sphalt

For every 1500 m 3 or fraction thereof:

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test for every 40 tor 200 drums

Item 306 - Bituminous Road Mix Surface Course

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof:

For every 75 m 3 f 130 t or fraction thereof:

1 - C., Laboratory Compaction

For every 100 t or fraction thereof:

Tests: 1 - Q, Quality Test

For each full day's operation:

For every 75 m3 1 200 kg or fraction thereof:

For every 1500 m3 or fraction thereof: