Schedule of Minimum Testing Requirements Governing Items of Work of the DPWH

Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Airports (2004 Edition)

PART C - EARTHWORKS
ITEM 100 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
* This item shall consist of clearing, grubbing, removing and disposing all vegetation and debris
as designated in the contract.
Tests:
None
ITEM 101 REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS
* This item shall consist of the removal wholly or in part, and satisfactory disposal of all
buildings, fences, structures, old pavements abandoned pipelines, and any other obstruction
which are not designated or permitted to remain.
Tests:
None
ITEM 102 EXCAVATION
* This item shall consist of roadway, drainage and borrow excavation and the disposal of
materials.
Tests:
Same as for Items 103, 104 and 105, whichever is applicable
ITEM 103 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION
* This item shall consist of the necessary excavation for foundation of bridges, culverts, underdrains, and other structures not otherwise provided in the specifications.
If the excavated materials are washed, the volume involved shall be reported so that
quality control requirements may be adjusted accordingly (submit Project Engineer
Certificate of Waste).
If the excavated materials are incorporated into the work:
Tests:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
1 P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
For every 150 mm in uncompacted depth:
1 D, Field Density
ITEM 104 EMBANKMENT
* This item shall consist of the construction of embankment.
Tests:
For every 1,500m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
1 P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test

For each 500m2 of each layer of compacted fill or fraction thereof: At least
one group of three in situ density test. The layer shall be placed not
exceeding200 mm in loose measurement or based on the result of
compacted trials.
ITEM 105 SUBGRADE PREPARATION
* This item shall consist of the preparation of the sub-grade for the support of overlying
structural layers.
Tests:
Same as for Item 104
ITEM 106 COMPACTION EQUIPMENT AND DENSITY CONTROL STRIPS
* This item shall be used in determining the density requirements of selected embankments, subgrade, bases and bituminous concrete.
Tests:
Same as for Items104, 105, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 and 300
ITEM 107 OVERHAUL
* This item shall consist of authorized hauling in excess of free-haul distance.
Tests:
None
PART D SUB - BASE AND BASE COURSE
ITEM 200 AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE
* This item shall consist of furnishing, placing and compaction of aggregate sub-base course on
a prepared sub-grade.
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
1 P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
For every 2,500m3 or fraction thereof:
1 CBR, California Bearing Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth based on the result of
compaction test trials:
At least one group of three in situ density tests for each 500 m 2 or
fraction thereof
ITEM 201 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
* This item shall consist of furnishing, placing, and compaction of aggregate base course on a
prepared sub-grade.
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 G, Grading Test
1 P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
For every 2,500m3 or fraction thereof:
1 CBR, California Bearing Test
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth based on the result of
compaction test trials:
At least one group of three in situ density tests for each 500 m 2 or
fraction thereof
ITEM 202 CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
* This item shall consist of furnishing, placing, and compacting crushed gravel, crushed stone or
crush rock on a prepared sub-grade.
Tests:
Same as for Item 201
For every 1,500m3 or fraction thereof:
1 F, Fractured face
ITEM 203 LIME STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE
* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course composed of soil aggregate, lime and
water in proper proportions.
Amount of lime to be added:
3 12 mass percent of dry soil aggregates test
Tests:
A. SOIL AGGREGATE
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
1 P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
B. MIX
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 UC, Unconfined Compaction Test
C. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
For every layer of 150 mm compacted depth:
1 D, Field Density Test for every 150 m or fraction thereof
1 T, Thickness determination fro every 150 m or fraction thereof
D. HYDRATED LIME
For every 100T or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test
ITEM 204 PORTLAND CEMENT STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course, composed of soil aggregate,
Portland cement and water in proper proportions.
Amount of cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A. SOIL AGGREGATE
Same as for Item 203
B. CEMENT
1 Q, Quality Test for every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof
C. WATER
1 Q, Quality Test/Project Engineers Certificate
D. MIX
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 UC, Unconfined Compaction Test
1 CBR, California Bearing Ratio
E. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
For every layer of 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
ITEM 205 ASPHALT STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE
* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course, composed of soil aggregate and
asphaltic material in proper proportions.
Amount of asphalt to be added:
4 7 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A. SOIL AGGREGATE
Same as for Item 203
B. EMULSIFIED ASPHALT
1 Q, Quality Test for every 40T of 200 drums or fraction
thereof
C. MIX
Same as for Item 203
C. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
Same as for Item 203
ITEM 206 PORTLAND CEMENT STABILIZED TREATED PLANT MIX BASE
COURSE
* This item shall consist of a foundation for surface course composed of aggregate Portland
cement and water in proper proportion.
Amount of cement to be added:
6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate
Tests:
A. SOIL AGGREGATE
Same as for Item 203

B. PORTLAND CEMENT
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test
C. MIX
Same as for Item 204
D. WATER
1 Q, Quality Test/Project Engineers Certificate
E. COMPACTED BASE COURSE
For every layer of 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
ITEM 207 AGGREGATE STOCKPILE
* This item shall furnishing and placing aggregate in stockpiles at locations.
Tests:
Same as the specified Item No. of the Specification
PART E SURFACE COURSES
ITEM 300 AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE
* This item shall consist of wearing of top course composed of gravel or crushed aggregate and
other binder material.
Tests:
For every 300 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
1 P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
For every layer of 150 mm of compacted depth based on the result of
compaction test trials:
At least one group of three in situ density tests for each 500 m 2 or
fraction thereof
For crushed gravel or crushed stone 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 F, Fractured face
ITEM 301 BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT
* This item shall consist of preparing and treating an aggregate base course.
Quantity:
1 to 2 L/m2
Test: 1 Q, Quality Test for every 40T or 200 drums
ITEM 302 BITUMINOUS TACKCOAT

* This item shall consist of preparing and treating an existing bituminous or cement concrete
with bituminous material.
Quantity:
0.2 to 0.7 L/m2
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for every 40T or 200 drums
ITEM 303 BITUMINOUS SEAL COAT
* This item shall consist of an application of bituminous material with or w/o an application of
aggregate on an existing bituminous surface course.
A. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
0.2 to 1.5 L/m2
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for every 40T or 200 drums
B. COVER AGGREGATES
Quantity:
5 to 14 kg/m2
Test:
For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
ITEM 304 BITUMINOUS SURFACE TREATMENT
* This item shall consist of either a single application of bituminous materials followed by a
single spreading of aggregate (single surface treatment) or two applications bituminous material
each followed.
A. AGGREGATES
Quantity:
13.6 to 38 kg/m2 if using cut back asphalt or asphalt cement
13.6 to 19.04 kg/m2 if using emulsified asphalt
Tests:
For every 75 m3/200 kg or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
1 P, Plasticity Test (LL, PI)
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)
For every 1,500m3 or fraction thereof:
1 F, Fractured Face
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
1.58 to 2.04 L/m2 if using cut back asphalt or asphalt cement
1.58 to 2.04 L/m2 if using emulsified asphalt
ITEM 305 BITUMINOUS PENETRATION MACADAM PAVEMENT

* This item shall consist of furnishing and placing one or more aggregate and one or more
application of bituminous material followed by a seal coat a with cover aggregate constructed
on a prepared base.
A. AGGREGATES
Quantity:
Using Asphalt Cement or Rapid Curing Emulsified Asphalt
Course (crushed)
80 kg/m2
Key (crushed)
24 kg/m2
Cover (crushed or screened)
8 kg/m2
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
7.2 to 11 L/m2
Test:
Same as for Item 301
ITEM 306 BITUMINOUS ROAD MIX SURFACE COURSE
* This item shall consist of constructing a bituminous road mix surface course on a prepared
base.
A. AGGREGATES
Tests:
Same as for Item 304
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
Using cut back asphalt 4.5 to 7 mass % of total dry aggregate
Using emulsified asphalt 6 to 10 mass % of total dry aggregate
Tests:
Same as for Item 301
C. MIX
Tests:
For every 75 m3/130T or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
1 Ext, Stability Test
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
For every 100T or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test
E. COMPACTED PAVEMENT
Tests:
For each full days operation:
D & T (Density & Thickness Test), at least one (1) but not more than three
(3) samples shall be taken

ITEM 307 BITUMINOUS PLANT MIX SURFACE COURSE GENERAL

* This item includes general requirements that are applicable to all type of bituminous surface
courses irrespective of gradation of aggregate or kind and amount of bituminous material.
A. AGGREGATE
Tests:
For every 75 m3/200T or fraction thereof:
1 G & P, Grading & Plasticity Tests
For every 1,500m3 or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk
specific gravity)
1 F, Fractured face
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
5 to 8 mass percent of total dry aggregates
Tests:
1 Q, Quality Test for each 40T or 200 drums or fraction thereof
C. MIX
Tests:
For every 75 m3/130T or fraction thereof:
1 G. Grading Test
1 Ext, Stability Test
1 C, Laboratory Compaction Test
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
For every 100T or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G & P, Grading & Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
F. COMPACTED PAVEMENT
Tests:
For each full days operation:
D & T (Density & Thickness Test), at least one (1) but not more than three
(3) samples shall be taken
ITEM 308 BITUMINOUS PLANT MIX SURFACE COURSE COLD LAID
* This item shall consist of constructing Bituminous Surface Course (Asphalt Cold Mix)
prepared in central mixing plant, laid cold on a prepared base.
A.AGGREGATE
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
Using cut back asphalt -- 4.5 to 7 mass % of total dry aggregate
Using emulsified asphalt 6 to 10 mass % of total dry aggregate
Tests:

1 Q, Quality Test for each 40T or 200 drums fraction thereof

C. MIX
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G & P, Grading & Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)
F. COMPACTED PAVEMENT
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
ITEM 309 BITUMINOUS PLANT MIX (STOCKPILE MAINTENANCE MIXTURE)
* This item shall consist of a bituminous stockpile maintenance mixture composed of aggregate,
mineral filler, hydrated lime and bituminous material mixed in a central plant.
A. AGGREGATE
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
4 to 10 mass percent of total mix
Tests:
1 Q, Quality Test for each 40T or 200 drums fraction thereof
C. MIX
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
F. COMPACTED PAVEMENT
Tests:
Same as for Item 307

ITEM 310 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE HOT LAID

* This item shall consist of constructing a bituminous concrete surface course composed of
aggregate, mineral filler and bituminous material mixed in a central plant, constructed and laid
hot on prepared base.

A. AGGREGATES
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
B. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Quantity:
5 to 8 mass percent of total mix
Tests:
1 Q, Quality Test for each 40T or 200 drums fraction thereof
C. MIX
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
D. HYDRATED LIME
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
E. MINERAL FILLER
Tests:
Same as for Item 307
F. COMPACTED PAVEMENT
Tests:
Same as for Item 307

ITEM 401 RAILINGS

* This item shall consist of furnishing, fabricating or placing, for bridges and other structures of
the material of combination of materials.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405, Class C
B. REINFORCING STEEL
Test:
Same as for Item 404
ITEM 402 TIMBER STRUCTURES
* This item shall consist of construction of timber structures to the dimensions, lines and grades
as shown on the plans.
Tests:
1 Q, Quality Test or Manufacturers Certificate for each type of material
used
1 IR, Inspection Report for each type and shipment of timber
ITEM 403 METAL STRUCTURES
* This work shall consist of steel structures portions of composite structures, constructed in
reasonably close conformity with the lines, grades and dimension.
Tests:

1 Q, Quality Test or Manufacturers Certificate for each type of material

used
1 IR, Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal
ITEM 404 REINFORCING STEEL
* This item shall consist of furnishing, bending, fabricating and placing of steel reinforcement of
the type, size, shape and grade required.
A. BAR REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE
Test:
For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Quality Analysis)
B. WIRE AND WIRE MESH
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test
ITEM 405 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
* This item shall consist of furnishing, bending, and placing and finishing concrete in all
structures except pavements.
A. CEMENT
Quantity: (40 kg/bag)
Class A
9 bags/m3 of concrete 3,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Class B
8 bags/m3 of concrete 2,400 psi/16.4 MPa
Class C
9.5 bags/m3 of concrete 3,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Class B
11 bags/m3 of concrete 5,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Class Seal
9.5 bags/m3 of concrete 3,000 psi/20.7 MPa
Test:
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test
B. FINE AGGREGATES
Quantity:
ROUNDED
ANGULAR/CRUSHED
Class A
0.50
0.54 m2/m3 of concrete
Class B
0.45
0.52 m2/m3 of concrete
Class C
0.53
0.59 m2/m3 of concrete
Class P
0.44
0.47 m2/m3 of concrete
Test:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
a.) For a source not yet tested or failed in previous quality test:
1 Q, Quality Test (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:
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Elutriation wash, Bulk Specific Gravity,
Absorption, Mortar Strength)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:

1 G, Grading Test
C. COARSE AGGREGATES
Quantity:
ROUNDED
Class A
0.77
Class B
0.82
Class C
0.70
Class P
0.56

ANGULAR/CRUSHED
0.68 m2/m3 of concrete
0.73 m2/m3 of concrete
0.66 m2/m3 of concrete
0.65 m2/m3 of concrete

Test:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
a.) For a source not yet tested or failed in previous quality test:
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption,
Abrasion, Soundness and Unit Weight)
b.) For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1 Q, Quality Test (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption and
Abrasion)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
D. WATER
Tests:
1 Certificate from Project Engineer or 1 Q, Quality Test if source is
questionable
E. PRE MOLDED FILLER FOR EXPANSION JOINTS
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment
F. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
For every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for each size:
1 Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension and Quality Analysis)
G. CONCRETE
Tests:
Compressive Strength Test on concrete cylinder samples, one (1) set
consisting three (3) concrete cylinder samples shall be taken from each
days pouring and to represent not more than 75 m 3 of concrete or fraction
thereof
ITEM 406 PRE STRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
* This item shall consist of pre-stressed concrete structures and the pre-stressed concrete
portions of composite structures.
A. CONCRETE
Tests:
Same as for Item 405, Class P
B. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
Same as for Item 404

C. WIRE STRAND
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for every 20T or fraction thereof
ITEM 407 CONCRETE STRUCTURES
*This item shall consist of the general description of the materials, equipment, workmanship and
construction requirements of concrete structures and the concrete portions of composite
structures.
Tests:
Same as for Items 403, 404 and 411
Elastometric Bearing Pads will be tested to determine its quality
ITEM 408 STEEL BRIDGES
* This item shall consist of construction of steel structure conforming to the lines, grades,
dimension and designs.
Tests:
Same as for Item 403 and 411
Painting:
1 Q, One 20 L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
1 Q, One 4 L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
ITEM 409 WELDED STRUCTURAL STEEL
* This work shall consist of the joining of structural steel members with welds of the type.
Test:
Same as for 403 and Inspection Report
ITEM 410 TREATED AND UNTREATED TIMBER
* This item shall consist of structural timber of the specie size called on the plans either treated
or untreated as called for in the proposal.
Test:
1 IR, Inspection report
1 Q, Quality Test for preservatives
ITEM 411 PAINT
* This item shall consist of furnishing and applying all paint materials including vehicles,
pigments, pastes, dryers, thinners, and mixed paints for steel and wooden structures.
Test:
1 Q, One 20 L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
1 Q, One 4 L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof
ITEM 412 ELASTOMETRIC BEARING PADS
*This item shall consist of the requirement for elastomeric bearing pads whose main function is
to transfer loads or accommodate relative movement between a bridge superstructure and its
supporting structures

ITEM 413 PRE MOLDED JOINT FILLER FOR CONCRETE PAVING AND
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
* Preformed sponge rubber and rock expansion joint filler for concrete paving and structural
construction.

PART G DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STRUCTURES

ITEM 500 PIPE CULVERTS AND STORMDRAINS
* This item shall consist of the construction or reconstruction of pipe culverts and storm drains.
A. PIPES
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for one (1) pipe for every 50 pieces (Strength,
Absorption and Dimension)
Alternative Requirements:
1. Compressive Strength for one (1) set consisting of three (3) concrete
cylinder samples for not more than twenty five (25) pipe cast in the field
2. Inspection Report for each size for not more than twenty five (25)
pipes cast in the field
B. MORTAR AND JOINT FILLER
Cement, fine aggregates and water:
Test:
Same as for Item 405
ITEM 501 UNDERDRAINS
* This item shall consist of constructing under drains, using pipe and granular filter materials,
under drain pipe outlets, and blind drain using granular materials.
A.
CONCRETE PIPE (NON REINFORCED)
Test:
Quality Test for 0.5% of the number of pipes for each size but not less
than two (2) for Strength, Absorption and Dimension
Alternative requirements:
1. Compressive Strength for one (1) set consisting of three (3) concrete
cylinder samples for not more than twenty five (25) pipe cast in the field
2. Inspection Report for each size for not more than twenty five (25)
pipes cast in the field
B. CLAY PIPE
Test:
Quality Test for one (1) pipe for every 200 pieces of each size, with a
minimum number of two (2) specimens for Strength, Absorption and
Dimension
ITEM 502 MANHOLES, INLETS AND CATCHBASINS

* This item shall consist of the construction, reconstruction or adjustment of manholes, inlets,
and catch basins.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405, Class A
B. LIDS, CAST IRON FRAMES AND GRATING
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 503 DRAINAGE STEEL GRATING WITH FRAME
* The steel frame clear openings of drainage grates shall be 15 mm larger than nominal sizes of
industry standard sized pits.
ITEM 504 CLEANING AND RECONDITIONING OF EXISTING DRAINAGE
STRUCTURES
* This item shall consist of cleaning and reconditioning existing pipes and appurtenant
structures.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 505 RIPRAP AND GROUTED RIPRAP
* This item shall consist of the furnishing and placing riprap with or without grout as the case
maybe, with or without filter backing.
Test:
Same as for Item 506
(Cement Aggregate ratio = 1:3)
ITEM 506 STONE MASONRY
* This item shall consist of stone masonry of minor structures, in headwalls for culverts, in
retaining walls at the toes of slopes.
A. CEMENT
Quantity:
2 bags/m3 of concrete
Test:
For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test
(Cement Aggregate ratio = 1:2)
B. FINE AGGREGATE
Quantity:
0.17 m2/m3 of concrete
Test:
For every 1,500 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 Q, Quality Test (same as for Item 405)
For every 75 m3 or fraction thereof:
1 G, Grading Test
C. STONE

Test:
Inspection Report
D. WATER
Test:
1 Certificate from Project Engineer or 1 Q, Quality Test if source is
questionable
ITEM 507 RUBBLE CONCRETE
* This item shall consist of construction of rubble concrete.
ITEM 508 HAND LAID ROCK EMBANKMENT
* This item shall consist of hand-laid rock embankment.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 509 SHEET PILES
* This item shall consist of furnishing, driving cutting off of sheet pile.
A. TIMBER SHEET PILES
Test:
Inspection Report
B. CONCRETE SHEET PILES
Test:
Same as for Item 400
C. STEEL SHEET PILES
Test:
Same as for Item 403
ITEM 510 CONCRETE SLOPE PROTECTION
* This item shall consist of furnishing and placing of concrete slope protection including all
necessary excavation, a bed course and reinforced concrete to the required thickness and extent
to protect slope against erosion.
A. BED COURSE
Test:
Same as for Item 200
B. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
Same as for Item 404
C. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405
ITEM 511 GABIONS
* This item shall consist of furnishing, forming wire mesh baskets, and placing rocks installed at
the location designated.
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for each shipment

PART H MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

ITEM 600 CURB AND GUTTER
* This item shall construction of curb and gutter either pre-cast of cast - in place made of
concrete.
A. CONCRETE
Quantity:
0.078 m3/m (curb only)
0.092 m3/m (curb and gutter, Type A)
0.145 m3/m (curb and gutter, Type B)
0.074 m3/m (curb and gutter, Type C)
Test:
Same as for Item 405
B. JOINT FILLER
Test:
Same as for Item 311
ITEM 601 SIDEWALK
* This item shall consist of construction of asphalt of Portland cement concrete sidewalk.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405, Class A
B. PRE MOLDED EXPANSION JOINT FILLER
Test:
Same as for Item 311
ITEM 602 MONUMENTS, MARKERS AND GUIDE POSTS
* This item shall consist of right-of-way monuments, maintenance marker posts, kilometer posts
and/ or guideposts.
A. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405, Class A
B. REINFORCING STEEL
Test:
Same as for Item 404
C. TIMBER
Test:
Same as for Item 410
D. PAINT
Test:
Same as for Item 411
ITEM 603 GUARDRAIL
* This item shall consist of furnishing and constructing posts and guardrails.

A. STEEL POSTS
Test:
Same as for Item 403
B. TIMBER POSTS
Test:
Same as for Item 410
C. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 405
D. REINFORCING STEEL
Test:
Same as for Item 404
E. RAIL
Test:
Inspection Report
F. PAINT
Test:
Same as for Item 411
ITEM 604 FENCING
* This item shall consist of furnishing and constructing of post and barb wire or chain link
fences.
A. BARB WIRE, CHAIN LINK FABRIC
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test
B. CONCRETE POSTS
Test:
Same as for Item 405
C. STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Test:
Same as for Item 404
ITEM 605 ROAD SIGN
* This item shall consist of furnishing and installing road signs.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 606 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
* This item shall consist of placing markings of the finished pavement.
Test:
Same as for Item 411
ITEM 607 REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT STUDS
* This item shall consist of furnishing and installing reflective pavement studs on the surface of
the pavement.
Test:

Inspection Report
ITEM 608 TOPSOIL
* This consists of topsoil furnished, transported and spread, or topsoil removed from designated
areas, haul and spread.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 609 SPRIGGING
* This item consists of planting sprigs of living grass plants.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 610 SODDING
* This item shall consist of furnishing and laying of live sod on the shoulders, slopes, ditches, or
other locations as designated, construction of sod ditch checks or similar appurtenances.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 611 TREE PLANTING
* This item shall consist of furnishing and planting deciduous shade, flowering trees evergreen
trees less than 150 mm diameter on the areas.
Test:
Inspection Report
ITEM 612 REFLECTIVE THERMOPLASTIC STRIPPING
* This item shall be applied to the road surface in a molten state by mechanical means with
surface application glass beads at a rate not less than 350g/L.

PART I MATERIALS DETAILS

ITEM 700 HYDRATED CEMENT
Test:
Same as for Item 405
ITEM 701 CONSTRUCTION LIME (HYDRATED)
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for every 100T or fraction thereof
ITEM 702 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Test:
Same as for Items 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 308, 309 and 310

ITEM 703 AGGREGATES

Test:
Same as for item of work in the Bill of Quantities
ITEM 703A MINERAL FILLER
* This item shall consist of finely divided material mineral matter such as rock dust, slug dust,
hydrated lime, hydraulic cement, fly ash or other suitable mineral matter.
Test:
Same as for Item 307
ITEM 704 MASONRY UNITS
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for every 10,000 units or fraction thereof
ITEM 705 JOINT MATERIALS
Test:
Same as for Items 311 and 500
ITEM 706 CONCRETE, CLAY, PLASTIC AND FIBER PIPES
A. CONCRETE
Test:
Same as for Item 500
B. CLAY AND OTHER TYPE OF PIPES
Test:
Refer to applicable requirements of AASHTO Test and Specs
ITEM 707 METAL PIPE
Test:
Same as for Item 400
ITEM 708 CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS AND ADMIXTURE
* This item specifies the classification, sampling, testing, packing and marking of concrete
admixtures.
Test:
1 Q, Quality Test for each shipment
ITEM 709 PAINTS
Test:
Same as for Item 411
ITEM 710 REINFORCING STEEL AND WIRE ROPE
A. REINFORCING STEEL
Test:
Same as for Item 404
B.WIRE ROPE
Test:

Same as for Item 406

ITEM 711 FENCE AND GUARDRAIL
A. FENCE
Test:
Same as for Item 604
B. GUARDRAIL
Test:
Same as for Item 603
ITEM 712 STRUCTURAL METAL
Test:
Same as for Items 403 and 406
ITEM 713 TREATED AND UNTREATED TIMBER
Test:
Same as for Item 410
ITEM 714 WATER
Test:
Certificate from Project Engineer or 1 Q, Quality Test, if source is
questionable
ITEM 715 GEOTEXTILES
* This item covers geotextiles fabric for use in subsurface drainage, hydraulic filter, erosion
control, sediment control, pavement superstructures as a water proofing and stress relieving
membrane, and as permeable separator to prevent mixing of dissimilar materials.

TABLES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF SAMPLES

MATERIALS

MNIMUM TESTING
REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM
QUANTITY/VOLUME OF
MATERIALS FOR EACH

1. Cement
2. Asphaltic material
3. Aspahlt mix
4. Aggregates
a. coarse aggregate
b. fine aggregate
5. Soil aggregates
a. Classification
b. Routinary tests
c. MDR test and CBR
6. Non Reinforced Concrete
Pipes
7. Reinforced Concrete Pipes
8.Steel pipe (galvanized)
9. Concrete hollow blocks (CHB)
a. strength
b. moisture content
10. Steel bar
11. Steel sheet (galvanized)
12. Wire strand
13. Gabion
14. Paints
15. Joint filler (pre molded)
16. Curing compound
17. Concrete cylinder
18. Concrete beam
19. Concrete core
20. Asphalt core
21. Water
a. Chemical analysis
b. Sediment load analysis
22. Structural steel/sheet
23. Hydrated lime

1 sample per 2000 bags

1 sample per 40T or 200
drums
1 sample per 130T
1 sample per 1,500 m3

SAMPLE SUBMITTED
10 kg
5L
20 kg
70 kg
50 kg

1 sample per 1,500 m3

20 kg
50 kg
50 kg
2 pipes min./0.5% of no.
of pipes
1 sample per 50 pipes or
2% of # of pipes
1 sample per 500 lengths

2 pipes
1 pipe (1 m length)
2 pcs Of 100 mm long taken from
both ends w/ thread

1 sample per 10,000 units

1 sample per 10T
1 sample per 100 sheets
1 sample per 20T
1 sample per 100 cans
1 sample per 75 m3
1 sample per 75 m3 or 1
day pouring
5 holes for every km/lane
1 core for every 100m

3 units
3 units
1m
3 pcs 60mm x 60mm
2m
1m x 2m
1 - 4L can
1 400mm x 400mm
1L
1 set (3 cylinders)
1 set (3 cylinders)

500 ml
500 ml
1 sample per 50T
1 sample per 100T

Reduced section as prescribed

COMPOSITION AND STRENGTH OF CONCRETE FOR USE IN STRUCTURE

Class of

Minimum

Maximum

Consistency

Designated

Minimum

concrete

cement
content per
cu. m

water
cement ratio

kg (bags)

kg/kg

360 (9)

0.53

320 (8.5)

0.58

380 (9.5)

0.55

440 (11)

0.49

Seal

380 (9.5)

0.58

range in
slump

mm (inch)
50 -100 (2
4)
50 -100 (2
4)
50 -100 (2
4)
100 max ( 4
max)
100 200 (4
8)

size of
coarse
aggregate
square
opening
std. mm
37. 5 4.75
(1 - No. 4)
50.0 4.75
(2 - No. 4)
12. 5 4.75
( - No. 4)
19.0 4.75
(3/4 - No. 4)
25.0 4.75
(1 - No. 4)

compressive
strength of
150mm x
300mm
concrete
cylinder @
28 days
MN/m2 (psi)
20.7 (3000)
16.5 (2400)
20.7 (3000)
37. 7 (5000)
20.7 (3000)

PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR PAVEMENT WITH DEFICIENCY IN STRENGTH

Deficiency in strength of concrete

pavement
Percent (%)
Less than 5
5 to less than 10
10 to less than 15
15 to less than 20
20 to less than 25
25 or more

Percent (%) of
contract price
allowed
100
80
70
60
50
0

PAYMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR PAVEMENT WITH DEFICIENCY IN THICKNESS

Deficiency in the
average thickness
per lot(mm)
05

Percent (%) of
contract price
per lot
100

6 10
11 15
16 20
21 25
more than 25

95
85
70
50
removed and replaced (no payment)

COMMON LABORATORY TESTS

Kind of material

Type of test

Cement
Coarse aggregate

Physical and chemical

Grading
Specific gravity
Absorption
Abrasion
Unit weight

Test duration per sample

(min. # of days)
8
3
3
3
1
1

Fine aggregate

Grading
Specific gravity
Absorption
Unit weight

3
3
3
1

Soil aggregates mixture

(subbase, base and surfaces
courses

Grading

Liquid limit
Plastic limit
Compaction
CBR
Abrasion

3
3
3
7
1

Asphalt
Paint

Physical
Physical and chemical

4
4

Concrete cylinder

Compressive

Concrete beam

Flexural

Concrete core

Cutting of sample

LIMITATIONS/VARIATIONS
ITEM
104

ITEM
105

Abrasion loss
Plastic index
Liquid limit
Permitted
variation from
design
THICKNESS
OF LAYER
Permitted
variation from
design LEVEL
OF SURFACE
Permitted
surface
irregularity
measured by 3m straight edge
Permitted
variation from
design cross
fall or camber
Permitted
variation from
design
longitudinal
grade over 25m
length
California
Bearing Ratio

Length of pile
less than 12m
12m to 18m
more than 18m

6%
max
30%
max

ITEM
200
50%
max
12%
max
35%
max

1TEM
201
50%
max
6% max
25%
max

ITEM
202
45%
max
6%
max
25%
max

ITEM
203
4% to
10%

ITEM
300
45%
max
4% to
9%
35%
max

20mm

10mm

+15mm,
-5mm

+20mm,
-30mm

+10mm,
-20mm

-5mm,
-10mm

+15mm,
-5mm

30mm

20mm

5mm

5mm

0.5%

0.3%

0.2%

+0.2%

0.1%

0.1%

0.1%

+0.1%

25%
80%
80%
min
min
min
DIMESION OF PILES
(1m from the butt)
minimum
maximum
300mm
450mm
320mm
450mm
350mm
500mm

100%

80% min

Minimum
tip
200mm
180mm
150mm

REMOVAL OF FORMS
Scope of work

Minimum time

Minimum % of design
strength

14 days

80%

14 days
1 day
2 days

70%
70%
70%

1 day

70%

Centering under girders,

beams, frames or arches
Floors slabs
Walls
Columns
Sides of beams and all other
vertical surfaces

SIEVE SIZES
NO. 200
NO. 100
NO. 60
NO.50
NO. 40
NO. 30

0.075mm
0.150mm
0.300mm
0.250mm
0.425mm
0.600mm

NO. 20
NO. 16
NO. 12
NO. 10
NO. 8
NO. 4

0.840mm
1.180mm
1.700mm
2.000mm
2.360mm
4.750mm

DETAILS OF WELDS
Size of fillet weld
Maximum thickness of part
5mm
13mm
6mm
19mm
8mm
32mm
10mm
51mm
13mm
152mm
16mm
152mm and above
MINIMUM LAP FOR SPLICING

Tension
Compression

GRADE 40
24 times bar
20 times bar

GRADE 60
36 times bar
24 times bar

MINERAL FILLER SHALL BE GRADE WITH IN THE FF. LIMITS (703-A)

Sieve size
NO. 30
NO. 50
NO. 200

Mass % passing
100
95 100
70 - 100

HYDRATED LIME SHALL CONFORM TO THE FF. REQUIREMENTS (701)

Sieve size
NO. 20
NO. 200

Mass % passing
100
85 - 100

MINIMUM WEIGHT OF SAMPLE FOR MOISTURE CONTENT

Sieve No. (passing)
NO. 40
NO. 10
NO. 4

1
2

Weight
25 grams
50 grams
200 grams
300 grams
500 grams
1000 grams