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PART G DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STRUCTURES

ITEM 500 PIPE CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS

500.1 Description

This item shall consist of the construction or reconstruction of pipe culvertsand storm drains, hereinafter referred to as conduit in accordance with thisSpecification and in conformity with the lines and grades shown on the Plans oras established by the Engineer.

500.2 Material Requirements

Material shall meet the requirements specified in the followingspecifications:

Zinc coated (galvanized) corrugated iron or steelculverts and underdrains AASHTO M 36

Cast iron culvert pipe AASHTO M 64

Concrete sewer, storm drain and culvert pipe AASHTO M 86

Reinforced concrete culvert, storm drain andsewer pipe AASHTO M 170

Bituminous coated corrugated metal culvert pipeand pipe arches AASHTO M 190

Reinforced concrete arch culvert, storm drainand sewer pipe AASHTO M 206

Reinforced concrete elliptical culvert, storm drainand sewer pipe AASHTO M 207

Asbestos cement pipe for culverts and storm drains AASHTO M 217

Joint Mortar Joint mortar for concrete pipes shall consist of 1 part, byvolume of Portland Cement and two (2) parts of approved sand with water asnecessary to obtain the required consistency.

Portland Cement and sand shall conform to the requirements of Item 405,Structural Concrete. Mortar shall be used within 30 minutes after its preparation.

Rubber gaskets AASHTO M 198

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Oakum Oakum for joints in bell and spigot pipes shall be made fromhemp (Cannavis Sativa) line or Benares Sunn fiber or from a combination ofthese fibers. The oakum shall be thoroughly corded and finished and practicallyfree from lumps, dirt and extraneous matter.

Hot poured joint sealing compound AASHTO M 173

Bedding material shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 500.3.2,Bedding.

Backfill material shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 500.3.6,Backfilling.

When the location of manufacturing plants allow, the plants will beinspected periodically for compliance with specified manufacturing methods, andmaterial samples will be obtained for laboratory testing for compliance with

materials quality requirements. This shall be the basis for acceptance ofmanufacturing lots as to quality.

Prior to and during incorporation of materials in the work, these materialswill be subjected to the latest inspection and approval of the Engineer.

500.3 Construction Requirements

500.3.1 Trenches Excavation

Trenches shall be excavated in accordance with the requirement of Item103, Structure Excavation, to a width sufficient to allow for proper jointing of theconduit and thorough compaction of the bedding and backfill materials under andaround the conduit. Where feasible, trench wall shall be vertical.

The completed trench bottom shall be firm for its full length and width.Where required, in the case of crop drains, the trench shall have a longitudinalcamber of the magnitude specified.

When so specified on the Plans, the excavation for conduits placed inembankment fill, shall be made after the embankment has been completed to thespecified or directed height above the designed grade of the conduit.

500.3.2 Bedding

The bedding shall conform to one of the classes specified. When nobedding class is specified, the requirements for Class C bedding shall apply.

Class A bedding shall consist of a continuous concrete cradle conformingto the plan details.

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Class B bedding shall consist of bedding the conduit to a depth of notless than 30 percent of the vertical outside diameter of the conduit. The minimumthickness of bedding material beneath the pipe shall be 100 mm. The beddingmaterial shall be sand or selected sandy soil all of which passes a 9.5 mm sieveand not more than 10 percent of which passes a 0.075 mm sieve. The layer of

the bedding material shall be shaped to fit the conduit for at least 15 percent ofits total height. Recesses in the trench bottom shall be shaped to accommodatethe bell when bell and spigot type conduit is used.

Class C bedding shall consist of bedding the conduit to a depth of notless than 10 percent of its total height. The foundation surface, completed inaccordance with Item 103, Structure Excavation, shall be shaped to fit theconduit and shall have recesses shaped to receive the bells, if any.

For flexible pipe, the bed shall be roughly shaped and a beddingblanket of sand or fine granular material as specified above shall be provided as

follows:

Pipe Corrugation Depth Minimum Bedding Depth

10 mm 25 mm25 mm 50 mm50 mm 75 mm

For large diameter structural plate pipes the shaped bed need notexceed the width of bottom plate.

500.3.3 Laying Conduit

The conduit laying shall begin at the downstream end of the conduit line.The lower segment of the conduit shall be in contact with the shaped beddingthroughout its full length. Bell or groove ends of rigid conduits and outsidecircumferential laps of flexible conduits shall be placed facing upstream. Flexibleconduit shall be placed with longitudinal laps or seams at the sides.

Paved or partially-lined conduit shall be laid such that the longitudinalcenter line of the paved segment coincides with the flow line. Elliptical andelliptically reinforced conduits shall be placed with the major axis within 5degrees of a vertical plane through the longitudinal axis of the conduit.

500.3.4 Jointing Conduit

Rigid conduits may either be of bell and spigot or tongue and groovedesign unless another type is specified. The method of joining conduit sectionsshall be such that the ends are fully entered and the inner surfaces arereasonably flush and even.

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Joints shall be made with (a) Portland Cement mortar, (b) PortlandCement grout, (c) rubber gaskets, (d) oakum and mortar, (e) oakum and jointcompound, (f) plastic sealing compound, or by a combination of these types, orany other type, as may be specified. Mortar joints shall be made with an excessof mortar to form a continuous bead around the outside of the conduit and

finished smooth on the inside. For grouted joints, molds or runners shall be usedto retain the poured grout. Rubber ring gaskets shall be installed so as to form aflexible water-tight seal. Where oakum is used, the joint shall be called with thismaterial and then sealed with the specified material.

When Portland Cement mixtures are used, the completed joints shall beprotected against rapid drying by any suitable covering material.

Flexible conduits shall be firmly joined by coupling bands.

Conduits shall be inspected before any backfill is placed. Any pipe found

to be out of alignment, unduly settled, or damaged shall be taken up and relaid orreplaced.

500.3.5 Field Strutting

When required by the Plans, vertical diameter of round flexible conduitshall be increased 5 percent by shop elongation or by means of jacks appliedafter the entire line of conduit has been installed on the bending but beforebackfilling. The vertical elongation shall be maintained by means of sills andstruts or by horizontal ties shall be used on paved invert pipe.

Ties and struts shall be 300 mm in place until the embankment iscompleted and compacted, unless otherwise shown on the Plans.

These construction specifications shall also apply in the case of relaidconduits. In addition, all conduits salvaged for relaying shall be cleaned of allforeign materials prior to reinstallation.

500.3.6 Backfilling

Materials for backfilling on each side of the conduit for the full trench widthand to an elevation of 300 mm above the top of the conduit shall be fine, readilycompactible soil or granular material selected from excavation or from a sourceof the Contractors choice, and shall not contain stones that would be retained ona 50 mm sieve, chunks of highly plastic clay, or other objectionable material.Granular backfill material shall have not less than 95 percent passing a 12.5 mmsieve and not less than 95 percent retained on a 4.75 mm sieve. Oversizedmaterial, if present, shall be removed at the source of the material, except asdirected by the Engineer.

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When the top of the conduit is flushed with or below the top of the trench,backfill material shall be placed at or near optimum moisture content andcompacted in layers not exceeding 150 mm (compacted) on both sides to anelevation 300 mm above the top of the conduit. Care shall be exercised tothoroughly compact the backfill under the haunches of the conduit. The backfill

shall be brought up evenly on both sides of the conduit for the full requiredlength. Except where negative projecting embankment-type installation isspecified, the backfill material shall be placed and compacted for the full depth ofthe trench.

When the top of the conduit is above the top of the trench, backfill shall beplaced at or near optimum moisture content and compacted in layers notexceeding 300 mm (compacted) and shall be brought up evenly on both sides ofthe conduit for its full length to an elevation 300 mm above the top of the conduit.The width of the backfill on each side of the conduit for the portion above the topof the trench shall be equal to twice the diameter of the conduit or 3.5 m,

whichever is less. The backfill material used in the trench section and the portionabove the top of the trench for a distance on each side of the conduit equal to thehorizontal inside diameter and to 300 mm above the top of the conduit shallconform to the requirements for backfill materials in this Subsection. Theremainder of the backfill shall consist of materials from excavation and borrowthat is suitable for embankment construction.

Compaction to the density specified in Item 104, Embankment, shall beachieved by use of mechanical tampers or by rolling.

All conduits after being bedded and backfill as specified in this Subsectionshall be protected by one metre cover of fill before heavy equipment is permittedto cross during construction of the roadway.

500.3.7 Imperfect Trench

Under this method, for rigid conduit, the embankment shall be completedas described in Subsection 500.3.6, Backfilling, to a height above the conduitequal to the vertical outside diameter of the conduit plus 300 mm. A trench equalin width to the outside horizontal diameter of the conduit and to the length shownon the plans or as directed by the Engineer shall then be excavated to within 300mm of the top of the conduit, trench walls being as nearly vertical as possible.The trench shall be loosely filled with highly compressible soil. Construction ofembankment above shall then proceed in a normal manner.

500.4 Method of Measurement

Conduit of the different types and sizes, both new and relaid, will bemeasured by the linear metre in place. Conduit with sloped or skewed ends willbe measured along the invert.

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Each section will be measured by the number of units installed.

Branch connection and elbows will be included in the length measurementfor conduit, or they may be measured by the number of units installed.

Class B bedding material placed and approved shall be measured by thecubic metre in place.

When the Bid Schedule contains an estimated quantity for Furnishing andPlacing Backfill Material, Pipe Culvert, the quantity to be paid for will be thenumber of cubic metre complete in place and accepted, measured in finalposition between limits as follows:

1. Measurement shall include backfill material in the trench up tothe top of the original ground line but will not include any materialplaced outside of vertical planes 450 mm up outside of and

parallel to the inside wall of pipe at its widest horizontaldimension.

2. When the original ground line is less than 300 mm above the topof the pipe, the measurement will also include the placing of allbackfill materials, above the original ground line adjacent to thepipe for a height of 300 mm above the top of pipe and for adistance on each side of the pipe not greater than the widesthorizontal dimension of the pipe.

3. The measurement shall include the placing of backfill material inall trenches of the imperfect trench method. Materials re-excavated for imperfect trench construction will be measured forpayment under Item 103, Structure Excavation.

500.5 Basis of Payment

The accepted quantities of conduit, determined as provided in Section500.4, Method of Measurement, shall be paid for at the contract unit price perlinear meter for the conduit of the types and sizes specified complete in place.End sections and, when so specified, branch connections and elbows, shall bepaid for at the contract unit price per piece for the kind and size specifiedcomplete in place.

Excavation for culverts and storm drains, including excavation below flowline grade and for imperfect trench, shall be measured and paid for as providedin Item 103, Structure Excavation.

Concrete for Class A bedding will be paid for under Item 405,Structural Concrete.

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When the Bid Schedule does not contain as estimated quantity forFurnishing and Placing Backfill Material, Pipe Culvert payment for placingbackfill material around pipe culverts will be considered as included in thepayment for excavation of the backfill material.

Payment will be made under:

Payment Item Number Description Unit of Measurement

500 (1) Pipe Culverts, - mm Linear Meter Class -

500 (2) Storm Drain, - mm Linear Meter Class -

ITEM 501- UNDERDRAINS

501.1 Description

This item shall consist of constructing underdrains, using pipe andgranular filter materials, underdrain pipe outlets, and blind drains using granularmaterial in accordance with this Specification and in reasonably close conformitywith the lines and grades shown on the Plans or as established by the Engineer.


Material shall meet the requirements specified in the followingspecifications:

Zinc coated (galvanized) corrugated iron or steelCulverts and underdrains AASHTO M 36

Extra strength and standard strength clay pipeand perforated clay pipe AASHTO M 65

Perforated concrete pipe AASHTO M 175

Porous concrete pipe AASHTO M 176

Bituminized-fiber non-pressure sewer drain andunderdrainage pipe systems AASHTO M 177

Asbestos-cement perforated underdrain pipe AASHTO M 189

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Granular Backfill Filter Material Granular backfill filter material shall bepermeable and shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M 6, except thatsoundness tests will not be required and minor variation in grading and content ofdeleterious substances may be approved by the Engineer.

When the location of manufacturing plants allows, the plants will beinspected periodically by compliance with specified manufacturing methods, andmaterial sample will be obtained for laboratory testing for compliance withmaterial quality requirements. This shall be the basis for acceptance ofmanufacturing lots as to quality.

All material shall be subjected to inspection for acceptance as to conditionat the latest practicable time.


501.3.1 Pipe Installation

Trenches shall be excavated to the dimensions and grades required bythe Plans or as directed by the Engineer. A minimum of 150 mm bedding layer ofgranular backfill material shall be placed and compacted at the bottom of thetrench for its full width and length.

Subdrainage pipe of the type and size specified shall be embedded firmlyin the bedding material.

Perforated pipe shall normally, be placed with the perforations down andthe pipe sections shall be joined securely with the appropriate coupling fittings orbands.

Non-perforated pipe shall be laid with the bell end upgrade and with openjoints wrapped with suitable material to permit entry of water, or unwrapped asmay be specified. Upgrade end sections of all subdrainage pipe installations shallbe closed with suitable plugs to prevent entry of soil materials.

After the pipe installation has been inspected and approved, granularbackfill material shall be placed to a height of 300 mm above the top of pipe.Care shall be taken not to displace the pipe or the covering at open joints. Theremainder of the granular backfill material shall then be placed and compacted in150 mm maximum layers to the required height. Any remaining portion of trenchabove the granular backfill shall be filled with either granular or imperviousmaterial, as may be specified, and thoroughly compacted.

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501.3.2 Underdrain Outlets

Trenches for underdrain outlets shall be excavated to the width and depthshown on the Plans or as otherwise directed. Pipes shall be laid in the trenchwith all ends firmly joined by the applicable methods and means. After inspection

and approval of the pipe installation, the trench shall be backfilled in accordancewith Item 103, Structure Excavation.

501.3.3 Blind Drain

Trenches for blind drains shall be excavated to the width and depth shownon the Plans. The trench shall be filled with granular backfill material to the depthrequired by the Plans. Any remaining upper portion of trench shall be filled witheither granular or impervious material in accordance with Item 103, StructureExcavation.


Underdrains and outlets shall be measured by the linear meter for pipe ofthe type and size specified. Blind drains shall be measured by the linear meterincluding all excavation and backfill materials required.

Granular backfill filter material, when specified in the Contract as a payitem shall be measured in place by the cubic meter, completed and accepted.Cross-sectional measurements will not exceed the net dimensions shown on thePlans or as directed by the Engineer.

Excavation for underdrain pipe will be measured and paid for as providedin Item 103, Structure Excavation.


The accepted quantities determined as provided in Section 501.4, Methodof Measurement, shall be paid for at the contract unit prices.


Payment Item Number Description Unit of Measurement

501 (1) Underdrain - mm Linear Meter

501 (2) Blind drain Linear Meter

501 (3) Granular Backfillfilter material for underdrains Cubic Meter

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ITEM 502 MANHOLES, INLETS AND CATCH BASINS

502.1 Description

This item shall consist of the construction, reconstruction or adjustment of

manholes, inlets and catch basins in accordance with this Specification and inreasonably close conformity with the lines and grades shown on the Plans or asestablished by the Engineer.


Concrete for these structures shall meet the requirements of Item 405,Structural Concrete. Other materials shall meet the following specifications:

Corrugated Metal Units The units shall conform to Plan dimensions andthe metal to AASHTO M 36. Bituminous coating, when specified, shall conform to

ASTM D 1187, Asphalt-base Emulsion for use as Protective Coating for Metal.

Sewer and manhole brick(Made from clay or shale) AASHTO M 91

Building brick (Solid masonry units madefrom clay or shale) AASHTO M 114

Joint Mortar- Unless otherwise indicated on the Plans, joints mortar shallbe composed of one part Portland Cement and two parts fine aggregate byvolume to which hydrated lime has been added in an amount equal to 10 percentof the cement by weight. All materials for mortar shall meet the requirements ofItem 405, Structural Concrete.

Frames, Gratings, Covers and Ladder Rungs Metal units shall conformto the plan dimensions and to the following specification requirements for thedesignated materials.

Metal gratings and covers which are to rest on frames shall bear on themevenly. They shall be assembled before shipment and so marked that the samepieces may be reassembled readily in the same position when installed.Inaccuracy of bearings shall be corrected by machining, if necessary. A frameand a grating or cover to be used with it shall constitute one pair.

All castings shall be uniformly coated with asphalt-based emulsionmeeting the requirements of ASTM D 1187, Asphalt-base Emulsion for use asProtective Coating for Metal.

Samples of the material in casting shall be taken during the casting of the

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units and shall be separate casting poured from the same material as the castingthey represent.

Gray iron casting AASHTO M 105

Mild to medium-strength carbon steel castingsfor general application AASHTO M 103

Structural steel AASHTO M 183

Galvanizing, where specified for these units,shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 111

Reinforcing Steel AASHTO M 31

Pre-cast Concrete Units These units shall be cast in substantial

permanent steel forms. Structural concrete used shall attain a minimum 28-daycompressive strength of 20.682 MPa (3000 psi). The pre-cast units shall becured in accordance with AASHTO M 171. Water absorption of individual corestaken from such units shall not exceed 7 percent. Additional reinforcement shallbe provided as necessary to provide for handling of the pre-cast units.

A sufficient number of cylinders shall be cast from the concrete for eachunit permit compression tests at 7, 14 and 28 days, and to allow for at least 3cylinders for each test. If the strength requirement is met at 7 or 14 days, theunits shall be certified for use 14 days from the date of casting. If the strength isnot met at 28 days, all units made from that batch or load will be rejected.

Cracks in units, honeycombed or patched areas in excess of 2,000 squaremillimeters, excessive water absorption and failure to meet strength requirementsshall be the causes for rejection. Pre-cast reinforced concrete manhole risers andtops shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 199.

The plants will be inspected periodically for compliance with specifiedmanufacturing methods, and material samples will be obtained for laboratorytesting for compliance with material quality requirements. This may be the basisfor acceptance of manufacturing lots as the quality.

All materials shall be subjected to inspection for acceptance as tocondition at the latest practicable time the Engineer has the opportunity to checkfor compliance prior to or during incorporation of materials into the work.


Concrete construction shall conform to the requirements for Item 405,Structural Concrete.

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Metal frames shall be set in full mortar bed. Pipe sections shall be flushedon the inside of the structure wall and projected outside sufficiently for properconnection with next pipe section. Masonry shall fit neatly and tightly around thepipe.

When grade adjustment or existing structures is specified, the frames,covers and gratings shall be removed and the walls reconstructed as required.The cleaned frames shall be reset at the required elevation. Upon completion,each structure shall be cleaned of any accumulation of silt, debris, or foreignmatter of any kind and shall be kept clear of such accumulation until finalacceptance of the work.

Excavation and backfill shall be done in accordance with Item 103,Structure Excavation.


Standard manholes, inlets and catch basins, both new and reconstructedas applicable, will be measured by the unit. Any additional concrete, reinforcingsteel, or masonry required for authorized increases in heights of structures paidof under this Item and in excess of the standard height shown on the Plans willbe measured and paid for under Item 405, Structural Concrete and Item 404,Reinforcing Steel, as applicable. Structures noted on the Plans as junctionboxes will be measured for payment as manholes.

The number of concrete covers, pairs of metal frames and gratings, andpairs of metal frames and covers will be measured as acceptably completed.

The number of existing manholes, inlets and catch basins adjusted asdirected will be measured as acceptably completed.


The accepted quantities, determined as provided in Section 502.4, Methodof Measurement of the Pay Items in the Bill of Quantities will be paid for at thecontract unit prices, which shall constitute full compensation for furnishing andplacing all materials and for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessaryto complete the Item.

Excavation and backfill will be measured and paid for as provided in Item103, Structure Excavation.

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Pay Item Number Description Unit of Measurement

502 (1) Manholes Each

502 (2) Inlets, type Each

502 (3) Catch basins Each

502 (4) Concrete covers Each

502 (5) Metal frames and gratings, type Pair

502 (6) Metal frames and covers Pair

502 (7) Adjusting manholes Each

502 (8) Adjusting inlets Each

502 (9) Adjusting catch basin Each

ITEM 503 DRAINAGE STEEL GRATING WITH FRAME

503.1 Description

This item shall consist of furnishing all materials, tools, and equipmentincluding labor required in undertaking the proper application of steel grating withframe as shown on the plans and in accordance with this specification.

503.2 Classes and Uses of Road Grates and Frames

Classes of grates that are commonly use in drainage work are sump,

trench and box.

Sump grates shall be used to create a trafficable ground level entry areafor surface rainwater to flow into the underground stormwater drainage system.Sump grates shall be used in paved or grassed areas that are graded to directthe surface water to a single pit or to a series of pits. Sump grates shall be plainor hinged.

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Trench grates shall be used to collect surface rainwater run off from areasthat cannot be graded to direct flow into a single pit.

Box grates or road drainage shall be used to transfer road surface stormwater into an underground drainage system. Normally used in conjunction with

kerb entry, the addition of the grate significantly increases the hydraulic capacityof the inlet, particularly on steep slopes.

503.3 Strength Classifications and the Loading Conditions for Sump,Trench and Box grates

Class A Test Load 10kN

For locations trafficked only by pedestrians, wheelchairs and cyclists inaccessible to motor vehicles by virtue of barriers, narrow passages orstepped or unpaved approaches.

Class B Test Load 80kN

For locations normally trafficked by pedestrians and slow movingpassenger cars or light agricultural tractors. These locations include areasaccessible to infrequent slow moving heavy trucks. Typical locationsinclude footpaths, ground level and multistoried car parks, suburbandriveways and back yards.

Class C Test Load 150kN

For locations trafficked by slow moving fully laden trucks such aspedestrians, malls and industrial or commercial areas.

Class D Test Load 210kN

For locations trafficked by fast moving fully laden trucks and forklifts withwheel loads to 5.0T. This includes all public roads from residential tofreeway.

Class E, F or G Test Load 400kN, 600kN or 900kN

For locations subject to vehicles such as large forklifts, earthmoving orcontainer handling equipment and aircraft. Typical locations includewharves, container storage areas, heavy industry or construction sites anddomestic or international airports.

All loading conditions specified above are applicable to the three classes ofgrates depending on their specific uses and locations.

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503.4 Materials Requirement

503.4.1 Steel Grating

The steel grating shall be made of fabricated mild steel provided with hot

dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153/AASHTO M 232 for superiorcorrosion protection. Steel grating shall be machine-made grating comprised ofsteel flat bars standing on edge equispaced from each other. To prevent themfrom falling over and to provide restraint in buckling, a twisted cross rod (6mm) isforge-welded1 into the top of the flat bars.

503.4.2 Steel Frame

The steel frame clear openings of drainage grates shall be 15mm largerthan nominal sizes of industry standard sized pits. These pits increase in size inincrements of 150mm. This shall be done to allow frames to be placed over

standard panel formwork and cast in while pouring the pit walls, to speeds upinstallation and ensure the frame is fully embedded in the concrete.

503.4.3 Drainage Grate Sizes

The drainage grates shall be identified by their internal clear openingdimensions of the frame. For square and rectangular grates, the normalconvention shall be the width x length. Metal units shall conform to the approvedplan dimensions and specifications requirement for the designated materials.

Grates shall consist of 25mm to 65mm x 3mm, 4.5mm or 5mm thick flatbars with length of not more than 6.1m spaced at 30mm o.c. with 6mm twistedrod spaced at 100mm o.c.. Angular frame (L 75mm x 75mm x 9mm thick) shallbe coated with hot dipped galvanized for superior corrosion protection finish andextended life. If required, I-Beam support shall be provided in the grates inaccordance with the approved plan. It shall also conform to the requirements of

ASTM A 153 or its equivalents AASHTO M 232.

503.4.4 The metal unit shall conform to ASTM A 36 / AASHTO M 183.

DimensionTolerances: Thickness

WidthLengthStraightness

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0.20mm 0.80mm

+ 50mm/NIL mm6mm in each 1.5m length

1Forge-welding is a process of metal fusion using a combination of high temperature and high pressure.

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503.4.5 Joint Mortar

Unless otherwise indicated on the Plans, joint mortar shall be composedof one part Portland Cement and two parts fine aggregate by volume to whichhydrated lime has been added in an amount equal to 10 percent of the cement

by weight. All materials for mortar shall meet the requirements of Item 405,Structural Concrete. Structural concrete used shall attain a minimum 28-daycompressive strength of 20.682 MPa (3000 psi).


Concrete construction shall conform to the requirements for Item 405,Structural Concrete.

Metal gratings which are to rest on frames shall bear on them evenly.They shall be assembled before shipment and so marked that the same pieces

may be reassembled readily in the same position when installed. Inaccuracy ofbearings shall be corrected by machining, if necessary. The steel grating and itscorresponding frame shall constitute one pair.

When grade adjustment or existing drainage grates is specified, theframes and steel gratings shall be removed and the walls shall be reconstructedas required. The cleaned frames shall be reset at the required elevation. Uponcompletion, each drainage grates shall be cleaned of any accumulations of silt,debris, or foreign matter of any kind and shall be kept clear of such accumulationuntil final acceptance of the work.

Excavation and backfill shall be done in accordance with Item 102,Excavation.

503.6 Acceptance Requirement

A sufficient number of cylinders for concrete construction shall be castfrom the concrete for each unit for compression tests at 7, 14 and 28 days, andto allow for at least 3 cylinders for each test. If the strength requirement is met at7 or 14 days, the units shall be certified for use 14 days from the date of casting.If the strength is not met at 28 days, all units made from that batch or load will berejected.

The steel grating plants will be inspected periodically for compliance withspecified manufacturing and fabricating methods and bars samples will beobtained for laboratory testing for compliance with material quality requirements.

All draining grates materials shall be subjected to inspection foracceptance as to condition at the latest practicable time the Engineer has the

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opportunity to check for compliance prior to or during incorporation of materialsinto the work.


The quantity to be measured and paid for will be the number of pairs ofmetal frames and gratings completed and accepted. Concrete and reinforcingsteel (AASHTO M 31) will be measured and paid for under Item 405, StructuralConcrete and Item 404, Reinforcing Steel, respectively.

Excavation and backfill will be measured and paid for as provided in Item102, Excavation.


The accepted quantities, determined as provided in Section 503.7, Method

of Measurement of the Pay Items in the Bill of Quantities will be paid for at thecontract unit prices, which shall constitute full compensation for furnishing andplacing all materials and for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessaryto complete the item.


Pay Item No. Description Unit Of Measurement

503 Metal frames and grating Set

ITEM 504 - CLEANING AND RECONDITIONING EXISTING DRAINAGESTRUCTURES

504.1 Description

This item shall consist of cleaning and reconditioning existing pipes and

appurtenant structures in reasonably close conformity with this Specification andas shown on the Plans.


Materials used for repair or replacement under the various Pay Items shallconform the requirements of the applicable Items of this Specification.

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Pipe Removed and Cleaned The pipe shall be carefully removed andcleaned of foreign material both within the barrel and at the jointed ends.

Pipe Cleaned in Place All foreign materials within the barrel shall beremoved and disposed off by methods which will prevent damage to the pipe.

If approved by the Engineer, all or part of the pipe designated to becleaned in place may be removed, cleaned, and relaid in accordance with theapplicable Items. In such cases, the Contractor shall furnish all materials requiredto replace damaged pipes and joints, perform all excavation and backfill, and re-lay the pipe, all at the contract bid price for this Item.

Re-laying or Stockpiling Salvaged Pipe - Relaying of pipe selected by theEngineer to be removed and cleaned shall be done as shown on the Plans, in

accordance with the appropriate Item for the kind of pipe involved. TheContractor shall furnish all jointing materials and shall replace the pipe broken byhim, in sufficient lengths to complete the designated length to be relaid withoutadded compensation. Salvaged pipe to be stockpiled shall be placed as shownon the Plans and as directed by the Engineer. No pipe which has sustainedstructural damage shall be placed in stockpiles. The Contractor shall dispose offsuch damaged pipes at an approved locations.

Reconditioning Drainage Structures Structures such as manholes, inlets,and the likes, designated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer to bereconditioned shall have all debris removed, leaks repaired, missing or brokenmetalwork replaced, and each structure left in operating condition.


Measurement will be made by the linear meter of pipe acceptably cleaned,removed, re-laid or stockpile as designated in the Bill of Quantities, irrespectiveof the kind or size involved.

Pipe removed, cleaned, and re-laid will be measured in their final position.

Pipe removed, cleaned, and stockpiled will be measured by totaling thenominal laying lengths of all pipe units acceptably removed, cleaned, and placedin the stockpile.

Pipe cleaned in place will be measured along the flow line of the pipe lineacceptably cleaned a directed.

Measurement of drainage structures reconditioned will be made by actualcount of the total number of units of each type acceptably completed.

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The quantities as provided in Section 504.4, Method of Measurement,shall be paid for at the contract price bid per unit of measurement for each ofthe Pay Items listed below that appear in the Bid Schedule, which price and

payment shall be full compensation for the work of this item except excavationand backfill which is paid for under Item 103, Structure Excavation.

Excavation and backfill necessary for pipe removal operations shall bedone as part of the work of this Item.

The Contractor shall remove and replace without added compensationany pipe damaged by this operations and which cannot be acceptably repaired inplace.



504 (1) Removing, cleaning, stockpilingSalvaged culvert pipe Linear Meter

504 (2) Removing, cleaning, and re-layingSalvaged culvert pipe Linear Meter

504 (3) Cleaning culvert pipe in place Linear Meter

504 (4) Reconditioning drainage structures Each

If more than one type of drainage structure is described for an Item in theBid Schedule, letter suffixes shall be added to the item Number differentiatebetween such structures.

If no Pay Item from the list above appears in Bid Schedule, the piperemoved will be considered as included in the work of Item 101, Removal ofStructures and Obstructions.

ITEM 505 RIPRAP AND GROUTED RIPRAP

505.1 Description

This Item shall consist of the furnishing and placing of riprap with orwithout grout as the case may be, with or without filter backing, furnished and

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constructed in accordance with this Specification and to the lines and grades anddimensions shown on the Plans.


505.2.1 Stones

Stones for riprap shall consist of rock as nearly as rectangular in sectionas is practical, except that riprap of Class A may consist of round natural stones.The stones shall be sound, tough, durable, dense, resistant to the action of airand water, and suitable in all respects for the purpose intended.

Stones for riprap shall be one of the following classes as shown on thePlans or determined by the Engineer.

Class A - Stones ranging from a minimum of 15kg to a

maximum of 25kg with at least 50 percent of thestones weighing more than 20kg

Class B - Stones ranging from minimum of 30kg to amaximum of 70kg with at least 50 percent of thestones weighing more than 50kg

Class C - Stones ranging from minimum of 60kg to amaximum of 100kg with at least 50 percent of thestones weighing more than 80kg

Class D - Stones ranging from minimum of 100kg to amaximum of 200kg with at least 50 percent of thestones weighing more than 150kg

Sound pieces of broken concrete obtained from the removal of bridges,culverts and other structures may be substituted for stone with the approval ofthe Engineer.

505.2.2 Filter Materials

When required, the riprap shall be placed on a filter layer to prevent fineembankment materials to be washed out through the voids of the face stones.The grading of the filter material shall be as specified on the Plans, or in theSpecial Provisions. If not so specified, it will be required that D15 of the filter is atleast 4 times the size D85 for the embankment material, where D15 percent and85 percent, respectively, passing (by mass) in a grain size analysis. Fineaggregate passing grading requirements for Item 405, Structural Concrete, willsatisfy foregoing requirements.

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505.2.3 Mortar

Mortar for grouted riprap shall consist of sand, cement and waterconforming to the requirements given under Item 405, Structural Concrete, mixedin the proportion of one part cement to three parts sand by volume, and sufficient

water to obtain the required consistency.

The horizontal and vertical contact surface between stones shall beembedded by cement mortar having a minimum thickness of 20 mm. Sufficientmortar shall be used to completely fill all voids leaving the face of the stonesexposed.


505.3.1 Excavation

The bed for riprap shall be excavated to the required depths and properlycompacted, trimmed and shaped.

The riprap shall be founded in a toe trench dug below the depth of scouras shown on the Plans or as ordered by the Engineer. The toe trench shall befilled with stone of the same class as that specified for the riprap, unlessotherwise specified.

505.3.2 Placing

Stones placed below the water line shall be distributed so that theminimum thickness of the riprap is not less than that specified.

Stones above the water line shall be placed by hand or individually bymachines. They shall be laid with close, broken joints and shall be firmly beddedinto the slope and against the adjoining stones. Each stone shall be laid with itslongest axis perpendicular to the slope in close contact with each adjacent stone.The riprap shall be thoroughly rammed into place as construction progresses andthe finished surface shall present an even, tight surface. Interstices betweenstones shall be filled with small broken fragments firmly rammed into place.

Unless otherwise provided, riprap shall have the following minimumthickness, measured perpendicular to the slope:

Class A 300 mmClass B 500 mmClass C 600 mmClass D 800 mm

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The surface of riprap shall not vary from the theoretical surface by morethan 100 mm at any point.

505.3.3 Grouting

When grouted riprap is specified, stones shall be placed by hand, orindividually by machine as specified for riprap placed above the water line. Thespaces between the stones shall then be filled with cement mortar throughout thethickness of the riprap as specified in Subsection 504.2.3, mortar. Sufficientmortar shall be used to completely fill all voids, except that the face surface of thestones shall be left exposed.

Grout shall be placed from bottom to top of the surface swept with a stiffbroom. After grouting is completed, the surface shall be cured as specified inItem 405, Structural Concrete for a period of at least three days.

The stones shall also be laid in a manner that the vertical and horizontalalignments of the exposed face shall, as possible be maintained in a straight line.

505.3.4 Weepholes

All walls and abutments shall be provided with weepholes. Unlessotherwise shown on the Plans or directed by the Engineer, the weepholes shallbe placed horizontally at the lowest points where free outlets for water can beobtained and shall be spaced at not more than 2 m center to center in astaggered manner . The length of the weepholes shall not be less than thethickness of the walls of the abutment and shall be at least 50 mm diameter PVCor other pipe materials accepted by the Engineer. Weepholes must be providedwith filter bags as specified in special provision or as directed by the Engineer,and shall be incidental to Pay Item 505.


The quantities to be measured for payment shall be the number of cubicmeters of riprap or grouted riprap, as the case may be, including stones placed inthe toe trench laid in position and accepted.

Filter layer of granular material, when required, shall be measuredseparately by the cubic meter in place and accepted.

The computation of the quantities will be based on the volume within thelimiting dimensions designated on the Plans or as determined by the Engineer.

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The quantities measured as provided under Subsection 505.4 shall bepaid for at the contract unit price, respectively, for each of the Pay Items listedbelow and shown in the Bid Schedule, which price and payment shall be full

compensation for excavation and preparation of the bed, for furnishing andplacing all materials including backfill and all additional fill to bring the riprap bedup to the lines, grades and dimensions shown on the plans, and all labor,equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the Item.



505 (1) Riprap, Class A Cubic Meter

505 (2) Riprap, Class B Cubic Meter

505 (3) Riprap, Class C Cubic Meter

505 (4) Riprap, Class D Cubic Meter

505 (5) Grouted Riprap, Class A Cubic Meter

505 (6) Grouted Riprap, Class B Cubic Meter

505 (7) Grouted Riprap, Class C Cubic Meter

505 (8) Grouted Riprap, Class D Cubic Meter

505 (9) Filter layer of granular material Cubic Meter

ITEM 506 STONE MASONRY

506.1 Description

This Item shall consist of stone masonry in minor structures, in headwallsfor culverts, in retaining walls at the toes of slopes, and at other places called foron the Plans, constructed on the prepared foundation bed, in accordance withthis Specification and in conformity with the lines, grades, sections, anddimensions shown on the Plans or as ordered in writing by the Engineer.

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506.2.1 Stone

The stone shall be clean, hard, and durable and shall be subject to the

Engineers approval. Adobe stone shall not be used unless otherwise specified.

Sizes and Shapes Unless other sizes are shown on the Plans, stoneshave a thickness of not less than 150 mm, and widths of not less than one andone-half times their respective thickness, and lengths of not less than one andone half times their respective widths. Each stone shall be of good shape and befree of depressions and projections that might weaken or prevent it from beingproperly bedded.

Dressing The stone shall be dressed to remove any thin or weakportions. Face stones shall be dressed to provide bed and joint lines that do not

vary more than 20 mm from the true lines and to ensure the meeting of bed andjoint lines without the rounding of corners of the stones in excess of 30 mm inradius. Bed surfaces of the face stones shall be approximately normal to theface of the stones for about 80 mm and from this point may depart from a normalplane not to exceed 50 mm in 300 mm.

Finish for Exposed Faces Face stones shall be pitched to the line alongthe beds and joints. The maximum projection of rock faces beyond the pitch linesshall not be more than 50 mm.

506.2.2 Mortar

Cement, fine aggregate, and water shall conform to the respectiverequirements for those materials as specified under Item 405, StructuralConcrete, except as to the grading of fine aggregate which shall all pass the 2.36mm (No. 8) sieve, not less than 15 nor more than 40 percent shall pass the 0.3mm (No. 50 ) sieve, and not more than 10 percent shall pass the 0.15 mm(No.100) sieve.

The mortar for the masonry shall be composed of one part of PortlandCement and two parts of fine aggregate by volume and sufficient water to makethe mortar of such consistency that it can be handled easily and spread with atrowel. Mortar shall be mixed only in those quantities required for immediate use.Unless an approved mortar mixing machine is used, the fine aggregate andcement shall be mixed dry in a tight box until the mixture assumes a uniformcolor, after which, water shall be added as the mixing continues until the mortarattains the proper consistency. Mortar that is not used within 90 minutes after thewater has been added shall be discarded. Retempering of mortar will not bepermitted.

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506.3 Construction Requirement

506.3.1 Selection and Placing

When the masonry is to be placed on a prepared foundation bed, the bed

shall be firm and normal to, or in steps normal to, the face of the wall, and shallhave been approved by the Engineer before any stone is placed.

Care shall be taken to prevent the bunching of small stone or stones of thesame size. Large stones shall be used in the corners.

All stones shall be cleaned thoroughly and wetted immediately beforebeing set, and the bed which is to receive them shall be cleaned and moistenedbefore the mortar is spread. They shall be laid with their longest faces horizontalin full beds of mortar, and the joints shall be flushed with mortar.

The exposed faces of individual stones shall be parallel to the faces of thewalls in which the stones are set.

The stones shall be so handled as not to jar displace the stones alreadyset. Suitable equipment shall be provided for setting stones larger than those thatcan be handled by two men. The rolling or turning of stones on the walls will notbe permitted. If a stone is loosened after the mortar has taken initial set, it shallbe removed, the mortar cleaned off, and the stone relaid with fresh mortar.

506.3.2 Bed and Joints

Beds for face stones may vary from 20 mm to 50 mm in thickness. Theyshall not extend an unbroken line through more than 5 stones. Joints may varyfrom 20 mm to 50 mm in thickness. They shall not extend in an unbroken linethrough more than two stones. They may be at angles with the vertical from 0

0to

450. Face stone shall bond at least 150 mm longitudinally and 50 mm vertically.

At no place shall corners of four stones be adjacent to each other.

Cross beds for vertical faced walls shall be level, and for battered wallsmay vary from level to normal to the batter line of the face of the wall.

506.3.3 Headers

Headers shall be distributed uniformly throughout the walls of thestructures so as to form at least one-fifth of the exposed faces. They shall be ofsuch lengths as to extend from the front face of the wall into the backing of atleast 300 mm. When a wall is 450 mm or less in thickness, the headers shallextend entirely from front to back face.

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506.3.4 Backing.

Backing shall be built mostly of large stones as shown in the approvedPlans or as directed by the Engineer. The individual stones composing thebacking and hearting shall be well bonded with the stones in the face wall and

with each other. All openings and interstices in the backing shall be filledcompletely with mortar or with spalls surrounded completely by mortar.

506.3.5 Pointing

Both bed and vertical joints shall be finished as shown on the Plans or asdirected by the Engineer. The mortar in joints on top of surface of masonry shallbe crowned slightly at the center of the masonry to provide drainage.

506.3.6 Coping

Copings, if called for, shall be finished as shown on the Plans. Wherecopings are not called for, the top of the wall shall be finished with stones wideenough to cover the top of the wall from 450 mm to 1000 mm in length, and ofrandom heights, with a minimum height of 150 mm. Stone shall be laid in such amanner that the top course is an integral part of the wall. The tops of top courseof stone shall be pitched to line, in both vertical and horizontal planes.

506.3.7 Weepholes

It shall conform to the requirements of Item 504, Riprap and GroutedRiprap under Subsection 504.3.4, Weepholes.

506.3.8 Cleaning Exposed Faces

Immediately after being laid, and while the mortar is fresh, all face stonesshall be thoroughly cleaned of mortar stains and shall be kept clean until thework is completed.

506.3.9 Curing

In hot or dry weather, the masonry shall be satisfactory protected from thesun and shall be kept wet for a period of at least three days after completion.


The quantity to be paid for shall be the number of cubic meters of stonemasonry complete in place and accepted. Projections extending beyond thefaces of the walls shall not be included. In computing the quantity for payment,the dimensions used shall be those shown on the Plans or ordered in writing by

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the Engineer. No deductions shall be made for weepholes, drain pipes or otheropenings of less than one square meter in area.


The quantity of masonry, determined as provided in Section 506.4,Method of Measurement, shall be paid for at the contract unit price per cubicmeter for Stone Masonry, which price and payment shall be full compensation forfurnishing and placing all materials, including mortar for masonry, for allnecessary excavations, and for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentalsnecessary to complete the Item.



506 Stone Masonry Cubic Meter

ITEM 507 RUBBLE CONCRETE

507.1 Description

This item shall consist of the construction of rubble concrete inaccordance with this specification and in conformity with the lines, grades, slopesand dimensions shown in the Plans or established by the Engineer.


507.2.1 Stone

The stone shall be cleaned, hard, and durable and shall be subject to theEngineers approval. Adobe stone shall not be used unless otherwise specified.Stones to be used shall be more than 0.015 cubic metre in volume and not less

than 75 percent of the total volume of rock embankment and shall consist ofstones 0.03 cubic metre in volume as described in Item 506.2. Stones obtainedfrom excavation performed under this contract may be used.

507.2.2 Concrete Class B

Concrete shall be Class B in accordance with Item 405, StructuralConcrete.

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507.3.1 Preparation of Foundation Bed

The foundation bed shall be excavated to the lines and grades as shown

in the plans as directed by the Engineer, and shall be thoroughly compacted inaccordance with Item 104.3.3.

507.3.2 Falsework and Formwork Construction

Falsework/formwork shall be constructed so as to withstand the stressesimposed.

Formwork used shall be constructed with sufficient strength, rigidity andshape as to leave the finished works true to the dimensions shown on the Plansand with the surface finished as specified.

The inside surface of the forms shall be cleaned of all dirt, water andforeign materials. Forms shall be thoroughly coated with form oil prior to use. Theform oil shall be commercial quality form oil or other approved coating which willpermit the ready release of forms and will not discolor the concrete.

507.3.3 Placing

One layer of concrete Class B shall be placed at the prepared bed priorto placing of stones. Clearance between stones shall not be less than 2-1/2inches or the maximum size of concrete aggregate for Class B.

Concrete Class B shall be placed after each layer of stone and shall bethoroughly consolidated by means of a vibrator inserted in each layer ofconcrete. In no case shall the vibrator be operated longer than 10 seconds in anylocation.

After removal of forms, any cavities, voids and honeycomb spots shall befilled up with mortar composed of one part cement and two parts sand.

All debris and refuse resulting from work shall be removed and the siteleft in a neat and presentable condition.

507.3.4 Weepholes

It shall conform to the requirements of Item 504, Riprap and GroutedRiprap under Subsection 504.3.4, Weepholes.

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The quantity to be paid for shall be the number of cubic meters of rubbleconcrete complete in place and accepted. In computing the quantity of paymentthe dimension used shall be those shown on the plans or ordered in writing by

the Engineer. No reduction shall be made for weepholes.


The quantity of rubble concrete determined as provided in the precedingsection 507.4, Method of Measurement, shall be paid for at the contract unit priceper cubic meter for rubble concrete, which price and payment shall be fullcompensation for the preparation of the bed, furnishing, necessary excavations,falsework, and for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary tocomplete the Item.



507 Rubble Concrete Cubic Meter

ITEM 508 HAND-LAID ROCK EMBANKMENT

508.1 Description

This Item shall consist of hand-laid rock embankment, as designated inthe Bid Schedule, constructed in accordance with this Specification and inconformity with the lines and grades shown on the Plans or established by theEngineer.


Stones shall be sound and durable and furnished in a well-balancedranged of sizes meeting the requirements herein.

Unless otherwise provided by the Plans or Special provisions, all stones shall bemore than 0.015 cubic meter in volume and not less than 75 percent of the totalvolume of rock embankment and shall consist of stones 0.03 cubic meter in

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volume. Stones obtained from excavation performed under this contract may beused. Adobe stone shall not be used, unless otherwise specified.


Sufficient excavation shall be made to expose a foundation bed that issatisfactory to the Engineer. The stones shall be founded on this bed and laid tothe lines and dimensions required.

Stones shall be laid flat and securely placed with broken joint lines. Thelarger stones shall generally be located in the lower part of the structure andvoids shall be eliminated to the extent possible. Spalls smaller than the minimumstone size specified in Section 506.2, Material Requirements, shall be used tocheck the larger stones solidly in position and to substantially fill voids betweenthe major stones as laid in the embankment. The exposed face of the rock massshall be reasonably uniform, with no projections of more than 150 mm, beyond

the neat lines shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer.

Backfill adjacent to the hand-laid rock embankment shall be filled entirelywith acceptable material coming from excavation items and compacted.


The quantity to be paid for will be the number of cubic meter of hand-laidrock embankment measured in place, completed and accepted.


The quantity determined, as provided in Section 508.4, Method ofMeasurement , will be paid for at the contract price per cubic meter for Hand-Laid Rock Embankment, which price and payment shall constitute fullcompensation for furnishing, selecting, and transporting stones, for placingstones by hand, for backfilling, and for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentalsnecessary to complete the Item including foundation excavation.



508 Hand-Laid Rock Embankment Cubic Meter

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ITEM 509 SHEET PILES

509.1 Description

This shall consist of furnishing, driving and cutting off of sheet piling

covered by this Specification.


509.2.1 Timber Sheet Piles

The timber, unless otherwise definitely noted on the Plans or in theSpecial Provisions, may consist of any species which will satisfactorily standdriving. It shall be sawn or hewn with square corners and shall be free from wormholes, loose knots, wing shakes, decay or unsound portions or other defectswhich might impair its strength or tightness.

509.2.2 Concrete Sheet Piles

Concrete, reinforcement, and manufacture of concrete sheet piles shallconform to the requirements of Item 400, Piling, Subsection 400.2.3, ConcretePiles.

509.2.3 Steel Sheet Piles

Steel sheet piles shall be of the type, weight and Section Modulusindicated on the Plans or Special Provisions, and shall conform to therequirement of Item 400, Piling, Subsection 400.2.7, Sheet Piles, Painting shallconform to the requirements for Item 411, Paint, Subsection 411.6.2, PaintingStructural Steel.


Sheet piles shall be driven to elevation shown on the Plans or asdirected by the Engineer. Where impractical to drive to plan elevation due tosubsurface conditions, the driving of piles may be stopped at a higher elevationwith the written permission of the Engineer. However, before granting suchpermission, the Engineer shall ascertain that the Contractor has adequateequipment for the required driving and that the piles can be driven to the planelevation with the proper use of this equipment.

The top of the piling shall be driven or cut-off to a straight line at theelevation indicated on the Plans.

The requirements governing the installation of sheet piling shall conform ingeneral to those governing bearing piles as set forth under Item 400, Piling.

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Sheet piling will be measured by the linear meter of sheet piling as shownon the Plans or as directed in writing by the Engineer, complete in place andaccepted. However, measurement of piling which has been delivered to plan

length and cannot be driven according to plan or directed elevation because ofsubsurface condition shall be measured as if driven to that elevations.


Payment of steel piles as determined in Section 509.4, Method ofMeasurement, shall be made at the contract unit price per linear meter. Suchpayment shall be considered full compensation for furnishing all materials, labor,equipment, tools, paint, bolts, wales and incidentals necessary to complete theItem.



509 (a) Sheet Piles (Timber) Linear Meter

509 (b) Sheet Piles (Steel) Linear Meter

509 (c) Sheet Piles (Concrete) Linear Meter

ITEM 510 CONCRETE SLOPE PROTECTION

510.1 Description

This Item shall consist of the furnishing and placing of concrete slopeprotection including all necessary excavation, a bed course and reinforcedconcrete to the required thickness and extent to protect slopes against erosion.Construction details shall be as shown on the Plans.


510.2.1 Bed Course

A bed course, where required, shall be granular material which satisfiesthe requirements for Item 200, Aggregate Sub-base, Grading A.

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510.2.2 Formwork

Formwork, where necessary, shall be as specified in Item 407, ConcreteStructures.

510.2.3 Steel Reinforcement

Steel reinforcement shall be as specified in Item 404, Reinforcing Steel.

510.2.4 Concrete

Concrete shall be Class B as specified in Item 405, Structural Concrete,unless otherwise specified or required by the Engineer.


510.3.1 Excavation

The ground shall be excavated where necessary in accordance with thedimensions, lines and grades shown on the Plans.

510.3.2 Bed Course

Where shown on the Plans or ordered by the Engineer, the Contractorshall provide and lay a bed course, to the depth required, and as specified inItem 200, Aggregate Subbase Course, compacted at least 100 percent of themaximum dry density as determined by AASHTO T 180, Method D.

510.3.3 Concrete

The Contractor shall provide and place concrete in accordance with therequirements of Item 405, Structural Concrete, to the required depths in thepositions and to the grades and elevations shown on the Plans. Unless otherwisespecified, the concrete slabs shall not be greater than 4m by 4m and shall havebetween slabs, plain vertical straight joints with no joint filler or sealer.

The toe of the concrete slope protection shall be constructed andprotected a shown on the Plans.

510.3.4 Drainage

Drainage of the bed course or backfill shall be provided as shown on thePlans or as required by the Engineer.

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The quantity of granular material in the bed course to be paid for shall bemeasured by the cubic meter in-place and accepted as shown on the Plans.

The quantity of concrete to be paid for shall be measured by the cubicmeter in-place and accepted as shown on the Plans.


The accepted quantities as provided in Section 510.4, Method ofMeasurement, shall be paid for at the contract unit price according to the PayItem in the Bid Schedule which price and payment shall constitute fullcompensation for the necessary excavation, for all labor, equipment, tools, allmaterials including formwork and reinforcing steel, and incidentals necessary to

complete this Item.



510 (1) Bed Course Cubic meter in-placeGranular Material

510 (2) Concrete Cubic meter in-place

ITEM 511 GABIONS AND MATTRESSES

511.1 Description

This Item shall consist of furnishing, forming wire mesh baskets, andplacing rocks installed at the locations designated, in accordance with thisSpecification and in conformity with the lines, grades, dimensions, and

arrangements shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer.


511.2.1 General

Gabions shall be constructed of wire mesh and shall be supplied invarious lengths and heights. A double twisted wire mesh container of variable

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sizes, uniformly partitioned into internal cells, interconnected with other similarunits, and filled with stones at the project site to form flexible, permeable,monolithic structures such as retaining walls, sea walls, channel linings,revetments and weirs for erosion control. The lengths shall be multiples of 2, 3or 4 times the width of the gabion and heights shall be 0.50 m to 1.00 m or as

shown on the plans. The horizontal width shall not be less than one meter.Gabion furnished shall be of uniform width.

The width, height and length of the gabion as manufactured shall not differ

more than 5% from the ordered size prior to filling.

Mattresses are double twisted wire mesh container uniformly partitionedinto internal cells with relatively small height in relation to other dimensions,having smaller mesh openings than the mesh used for gabions. Mattresses aregenerally used for riverbank protection and channel linings. The length shall be3.00 m to 6.00 m, the width shall be 2.00 m and the height shall be 0.17 m, 0.23

m or 0.30 m or as shown on the Plans.

The width and length of the revet mattress as manufactured shall not differ

more than 5%, and the height shall not differ more than 10% from the orderedsize prior to filling.

511.2.2 Wire

The wire used in the manufactured of double-twisted mesh for use ingabions and mattresses shall conform to the specifications as shown below asappropriate for the style ordered.

511.2.2.1 Style 1 double-twisted mesh shall be manufactured from zinc-coatedsteel wire conforming to Specification ASTM A 641, Class 3 coating,soft temper.

511.2.2.2 Style 2 double-twisted mesh shall be manufactured from Zn-5A1-MM-coated steel wire conforming to Specification ASTM A 856/A 856 M,Class 3 coating, soft temper.

511.2.2.3 Style 3 double-twisted mesh shall be manufactured from the same typeof metallic-coated steel wire as style 1 with an additional PVC coating

extruded into the metallic-coated steel wire. The PVC coating shallconform to the following requirements:

Test Method

1. Specific Gravity 1.30 to 1.35 D 7922. Tensile Strength, min 20.6 MPa D 4123. Modulus of Elasticity, min 18.6 MPa D 412

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4. Hardness, shore D between 50 &60

D 2240

5. Brittleness Temp, max 9 C (15 F) or lower temp.

D 746

6. Resistance to Abrasion, %

weight loss, max.

12% D 1242

The PVC coating shall not show cracks or breaks after the wires aretwisted in the fabrication of the mesh.

511.2.2.4 Style 4 double-twisted mesh shall be manufactured from aluminum-coated steel wire conforming to Specification ASTM A 809, softtemper.

511.2.3 Lacing Wire and Stiffener

Lacing wire and stiffeners shall be made of wire having the samecoating material as the double-twisted wire mesh conforming toSpecification ASTM A 641, A 856/A 856 M or A 809 with a tensilestrength in accordance with subsection 509.2.7.

511.2.4 Fasteners made from zinc-coated steel wire, zinc - 5% aluminummischmetal alloy-coated steel wire and aluminum-coated steel shallconform to specification A 764, Type A, B, or C, Table 2 or Table 3.

511.2.5 Gabion and mattresses shall be manufactured with all componentsmechanically connected at the production facility with the exception ofthe mattresses lid which is produced separately from the base. Allgabions and mattresses shall be supplied in the collapsed form, eitherfolded and bundled or rolled, for shipping.

511.2.6 Dimensions

The minimum size of the galvanized and PVC coated wire to be used inthe fabrication of the gabion and mattresses shall be as follows:

Diameter, mmGabion Mattresses

MetallicCoated

PVCCoated

MetallicCoated

PVCCoated

Body WireSelvedge or Perimeter WireTying and Connecting Wire

3.053.802.20

2.703.402.20

2.202.702.20

2.202.702.20

Diameter Tolerances for Galvanized Wire to be used in the

fabrication of gabion and mattress shall be .10.

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The nominal and the minimum thickness of PVC coating shall be0.50 mm and 0.38 mm, respectively.

511.2.7 Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength The tensile strength of Zinc-coated wire used in thefabrication of gabion and mattresses when tested in accordance with TestMethods ASTM A 370, shall be as follows:

Strength, max, MpaGabion Mattresses

Body Wire 485 515Selvedge or Perimeter Wire 485 485Tying and Connecting Wire 515 515

511.2.8 Weight of Coating

The minimum weight of zinc per unit area of uncoated wire surface shallbe in accordance with ASTM A 975 or as follows:

Wire Diameter, mm Class 3 or A Coating, g/m2, ASTM A 641Over 1.90 to 2.30 220Over 2.30 to 2.70 230Over 2.70 to 3.10 240Over 3.10 to 3.50 260Over 3.50 to 3.90 270

511.2. 9 Rock Fill

Rock used in the gabions and mattresses shall consist of hard, durablerock pieces that will not deteriorate when submerged in water or exposed tosevere weather conditions. Rock pieces shall be generally uniformly graded insizes ranging from 100 mm to 200 mm. Filled gabions shall have a minimumdensity of 1,400 kg/m3. Voids shall be evenly distributed.

No rock size shall exceed 2/3 the mattress depth and at least 85% byweight of the stone shall have a size greater than 80 mm. No stones shall beable to pass through the mesh.

The rock shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M 63 except that thesodium sulphate soundness loss shall not exceed 9% after 5 cycles.

511.2.10 Filter Fabric

Filter cloth shall consist of 70% polypropylene and 30% polyethylene.

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511.3.1 Fabrication

1. Gabions and mattresses shall be in the form of rectangular baskets of

the required dimensions and shall be manufactured from wire asspecified in Subsection 509.2.2. Gabions shall be made of steel wiredouble twisted forming a uniform hexagonal mesh type 8 x 10 havinga nominal mesh openings of 83 by 114 mm. Mattresses shall bemade of steel wire double twisted forming a uniform hexagonal meshtype 6 x 8 having a nominal mesh openings of 64 by 83 mm.Tolerances on the hexagonal, double-twisted wire mesh opening shall

not exceed 10% on the nominal dimension D values, 64 mm formattresses and 83 mm for gabions. The edges shall be formed into asecurely connected selvedge adequate to prevent raveling.

Individual basket ties and connections shall be made by using aquantity of wire not less than 8% of the weight of each basket.

2. When the gabion length exceeds its width, it shall have securely tieddiaphragms connected at all edges to form individual cells of equallength and width.

Gabions shall be fabricated in such a manner that the sides, ends,lids and diaphragms can be assembled at the construction site intorectangular baskets of the specified sizes. Gabions shall be of singleunit construction, base, lids, ends and sides shall be either woven into

a single unit or one edge of these members connected to the basesection of the gabion in such a manner that the strength and flexibilityat the point of connection is at least equal to that of the mesh.

The gabion shall be equally divided by diaphragms, placed at notmore than 1.0 m intervals, and of the same mesh and gauge as thebody of the gabions, into cells the length of which does not exceedthe horizontal width. The gabion shall be furnished with the necessarydiaphragms secured in proper position on the base in such a mannerthat no additional tying at this junction will be necessary.

3. Four cross-connecting wires shall be provided in each cell having aheight of one half the width or less, and eight cross-connecting wiresshall be provided in each cell having a height greater than one halfthe width.

All perimeter edge of the mesh forming the gabion shall be securelyselvedged so that the joints, by tying the selvedges, have at least thesame strength as the body of the mesh.

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Selvedge wire used through all the edges (perimeter wire) shall notbe less than 3.80 mm diameter and shall meet the samespecifications as the wire mesh.

511.3.2 Assembly and Construction:

1. Gabions shall be installed in a workmanlike manner. The gabionsshall be placed on a smooth foundation. Final line and grade shall beapproved by the Engineer.

Each gabion unit shall be assembled by binding together all verticaledges with wire ties on approximately 152 mm (6 inches) spacing orby a continuous piece of connecting wire stitched around the verticaledges with a coil every 102 mm ( 4 inches). Empty gabion units shallbe set to line and grade as shown on the Plans or as described bythe Engineer. Wire ties or connecting wires shall be used to join the

units together in the same manner as described above forassembling. Internal tie wires shall be uniformly spaced and securelyfastened in each cell of the structure.

A standard fence stretcher, chain fall, or iron rod may be used tostretch the wire baskets and hold alignment.

2. When possible the subgrade of the mattress and gabion shall beproperly compacted to a depth of 150 mm. The Contractor shallconsider the cost of subgrade preparation in the unit prices. Filterfabric as beds of gabions and mattresses forming the structure shallbe suitably leveled and shall be securely connected along thecomplete length of all contact edges by means of the above specifiedtying and connecting wire.

3. Before the filling material is placed, the gabions and mattresses shallbe carefully selected for uniformity of size, and the pieces shall behandplaced to provide a neat appearance as approved by theEngineer.

The gabions shall be filled with stone carefully placed by hand ormachine to assure alignment and avoid bulges with a minimum voids.

Alternate placing of rock and connection wires shall be performeduntil the gabion is filled. After a gabion has been filled, the lid shall bebent over until it meets the sides and edges. The lid shall then besecured to the sides, ends and diaphragms with the wire ties orconnecting wire in the manner described for assembling.

The vertical joints of gabions and mattress baskets shall bestaggered as in running bond in brickwork.

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4. The cells in any row shall be filled in stage so that local deformationmay be avoided. That is at no time shall the cell be filled to a depthexceeding 30 cm more than the adjoining cell.

5. Filter fabric shall be placed between earth surface and gabion ormattress structures. Filter fabric shall be rolled out into a flat non-rutted surface free from sharp objects, weighing down the edges.Construction equipment shall not be allowed into unprotected fabric.Jointing is normally affected by overlapping not less than 300 mm,but it is preferable to joint by sewing or industrial stapling. Joint edgesshould be facing downwards to avoid protruding through the surfacematerial.


The quantities to be paid for shall be the number of cubic meter ofgabions and mattresses and the area of filter cloth completed and accepted.


Quantities determined as provided above shall be paid for at theappropriate contract unit price per unit of measurement for the Pay Item shownin the Bid Schedule, which price and payment shall constitute full compensationfor all necessary excavation, subgrade preparation, for furnishing, placing wirebaskets and fill materials and for all labor, equipment accessories, tools, andincidentals necessary to complete the Item.



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