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Volume: 2 Technical Specification for Construction of Compound wall at Lamabagar, Dolakha
UPPER TAMAKOSHI HYDROPOWER LIMITED

UPPER TAMAKOSHI HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
BIDDING DOCUMENT
FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF COMPOUND WALL
AT
LAMABAGAR, DOLAKHA
National Competitive Bidding (NCB)

(ELIGIBITY PROCEDURE)
Contract Ref No:-UTKHEP/CW/NCB-01-2073/74
Volume II Technical Specification
June, 2017
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Volume: 2 Technical Specification and Drawing for Construction of Compound wall at Lamabagar, Dolakha
Section V.
Technical Specifications
Section I: General Specification
Section II: Technical Specification
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Section I: General Specification
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Section I
General
1.1 Scope of Works
The scope of work covers general aspects relation to workmanship and materials requires
for the provided approved drawings or as directed by the Engineer as per requirements.
The specification is to be read in conjunction with the Condition of Contract, Bill of
Quantities, Drawing prepared and other supplementary drawings proposed and approved
and any other document forming part of the Contract.
1.2 Definitions:
Where terms such as "Engineer", "Representative", Contractor", "Works" etc. are used,
they shall have the meaning defined in the Conditions of Contract or defined in the
subsequent specification.
1.3 Standards & Codes:
All materials supplied and all work executed shall confirm with the latest Nepal or Indian
Standard and Codes of Practice (CP) unless included otherwise in the Specification of Bill
of Quantities or otherwise ordered by the Engineer. The Contractor may propose other
internationally accepted standards & codes but there may only be used after supplying the
Engineer with full details and obtaining his approval. These standards and codes are
hereafter defined as Relevant Standard. When materials specified are not available the
Contractor may not substitute materials without prior approval of the Engineer.
Whenever references are made in the contract to respective standards and codes in
accordance with which work is to be performed or tested, the edition or revision of such
standard and codes in effect on the date of Tender shall apply, unless otherwise expressly
set forth in the contact.
The structural design and calculations if required done by the Contractor shall be
approved by the Engineer.
In case of conflicts among any such referred standards and codes or between any such
standard(s) or code (s) and the requirements of the contract, the Engineer will determine
which shall govern. Generally the standard shall not be less than that of relevant Nepal
Standard (NS).
The Contractor shall have on site at all times all Relevant Nepal Standards and Codes
available for use by the Engineer/Engineer's representatives.
1.4 Rate for Materials and Equipment's and Labour:
The rates in the offer to be paid to the Contractor for Works shall be inclusive of materials,
its procurement, freight, insurance if any, overhead and profit as well as transport and
unloading, storing, hire and use of the equipment and tools to be employed and other
facilities with profit, price escalation risk, loss, wastage, custom, duties, taxes, design,
drawing if necessary etc. to fulfil all the duties and liabilities as outlaid in specification and
condition of contract.
These all cost make the unit price for the built-in position at site as per design, drawing
and as per direction and approval of Engineer.
All works shall be carried out during normal working hours and the Contractor shall
responsibly supervise all works, as any other work under the contract abiding the pertinent
test of the relevant specification. In special, if the works demand and continuous of further
time requirement to execute and complete the work, even after it is late in evening or un
favourable condition the Contractor shall continue or execute the work with approval and
as direct by the Engineer even up to late or start at night in the Contractor's own risk and
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cost. This work implies in the special weather condition, heavy rain, dry or cold, condition
too for works like casting reinforced concrete structures, fixing and on part of structures
etc. as may be required and directed.
1.5 Specified Dimension:

The Specified dimensions shall be those dimensions shown on the drawing. No dimension
shall be scaled from the drawing. If any discrepancies detected in the supplied or
approved drawings, it shall brought to the notices of the Engineer who shall then rectify or
change. But in no case the work is executed without rectified or changed or confirmed the
discrepancies.
1.6 Tolerances:
Tolerances shall be specified in accordance with relevant Nepal or Indian Standard &
Code of Practices of and as directed and approved by the Engineer
1.7 Surveying:
The Engineer/Employer will hand over on site to the Contractor the basic survey points or
bench marks together with the surveying plot against a written confirmation of the
Contractor. If the Contractor has any objections to the basic survey points, plan etc. made
available to him, he must inform the Engineer in writing forthwith if no objection rose
within, two weeks, the handing over shall be considered as affected. The site plan
drawings if not found correct to the exiting line, dimension, position and level the
Contractor shall do the survey works on his own cost to make the final master site plan
which shall get approval from the Engineer.
Setting out required for construction of the Works according to the approved site plan
drawings shall be undertaken by the Contractor, who shall fix all survey lines, points and
elevations. Survey basic points shall be durable protected during the construction period
and handed over to the Engineer upon completion of the Works.
Method of survey, instruments etc. shall be approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the correctness of his survey work for total
satisfaction to the Engineer.
The Contractor shall assist the Engineer at any time when checking bench marks or other
points established by the Contractor. Any control by the Engineer shall not relieve the
Contractor of his full responsibility for the accuracy structure or parts of them regarding to
their positions or dimensions, elevations etc.
1.8 Program and Progress Charts:

The Contractor shall (before the date of commence the Construction works) prepare the
detailed schedule of execution of the Works and produce the program giving the
information of all condition necessary for the continuous works progressing (Supply
materials, equipment Labour etc.) within two weeks after signing the contract for the
approval of Engineer. Program and Progress shall be fixed in order to complete the work.
The progress schedule shall be in order as listed below:
1. Before starting Works or any part of them the Contractor shall propose for Work Order
from the Engineer as per direction and requirements. With sufficient time allowances in
order to secure them for timely completion of works.
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Section II
Temporary works and Site Installation
2.1 Scope:
The Temporary Works shall include supply, furnishing, transport, erection, maintenance
and supplementing machinery, personnel, works, instruments all temporary workshops &
offices, Laboratories, stores, housing, temporary canteen, lavatories and all other such
facilities required for obligation. Also included in site installation shall be such temporary
works and maintenance as internal roads on the site, car park area, storage area, power
supply (Electric standby), water supply, first aid facilities, drainage etc. on the cost of the
Contractor. An access to the site from main public road as indicated on the general layout
are to be arranged and made by Contractors for his convenience on his own risk and
expenses.
2.2 Site Office and accommodation
The Contractor shall maintain and keep his site office with sanitary facilities in a clean and
decent condition as required on his own cost.
2.3 Fire Fighting System
The Contractor shall provide at his own expense all fire fighting arrangements during
construction and maintenance period of the Works under this contract.
2.4 Fencing:
The Contractor shall in connection with the works, provide and maintain at his own cost all
night guards, temporary fencing and watching when and where necessary or required by
the owner, Engineer/Engineer's representative for the protection of the work and
conveniences on his own cost.
2.5 Laboratory:
The Contractor shall supply and provide, install all the necessary test equipments in the site
as directed at his own cost and provide access for the sole use of Engineer Engineer's'
representatives for the required test equipment's all which will revert to the Contractor at
the end of the contract. The detail of the equipment depend on the type and need of the
test on materials, soil investigation etc. as per the proposal to be submitted by the
Contractor as per the requirements if and when necessary during execution as directed by
the Engineer. If the test shall be required to be carried outside in some reputable testing
institute the Engineer/Engineer's representatives presence shall be required for his
satisfaction. The cost incurred for testing, travel of the Engineer/Engineer's representative
shall be borne by the Contractor.
2.6 Dewatering during Construction:
The Contractor shall build and maintain where it may be necessary for construction all
required drainage works to control and discharge water found in the worksite and to lower
the subsurface water table to the designed depth, as directed by the Engineer, on his own
cost.
Furthermore the Contractor shall ensure that all drainage water will be eliminated without
causing in interference to his own work and other Contractors operating elsewhere on the
construction site. The Dewatering system shall be installed in such a way that alterations
and extension of the system during operation are possible.
In order to remove the water the Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain and operate all
pumps, including pump, sump, electrical installation, and necessary accessories. In
addition the Contractor shall have at his disposal sufficient reserve pumps, with a capacity
equal to that of the installed pumps. It is clearly understood, that the removal of any the
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permanent control of water and seepage in the entire responsibility of the Contractor on
his own cost. The reserve units shall be kept ready for services when the failure of any of
the installed occurs.
The Contractor shall consider of a temporary failure of the electric power service and shall
install emergency power units with sufficient capacity to feed the necessary power to the
installed units at the moment of failure in his own risk and cost.
2.7 Site clearance:
As soon as the Work covered by these specification is completed and before the
Contractor's final liquidation, the Contractor shall remove from the Employer's property all
temporary building installations temporary facilities, all the debris, unused material (of
course unpaid) fill the excavated for any purposes as per direction of Engineer. The
permanent buildings and other permanent facilities used by the Engineer/Engineer's
representatives during contract time for the purpose of office if any and to be maintained
and renew, if necessary, to the full satisfaction of Engineer before final handing over to the
Employer at Contractor's own cost.
The Engineer shall issue "the certificate of work completion" only after the site clearance is
done by the Contractor to his full satisfaction.
The Contractor shall be responsible for accidents, damages and inconveniences that may
be suffered by his equipment or materials or any facilities of the Employer due to
inadequate control, building erection operation, failure or insufficient capacity of the
Dewatering pumping system electric supply etc. Upon completion of the Works the
Contractor shall remove in a way satisfactory to the Engineer all the temporary installation
system. These all work shall require prior approval and presence of the Engineer.
All the above mentioned site Installation & Temporary Works shall be made at the own
cost of the Contractor.
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Section III
Site Preparation
3.1 Scope:
The scope of this part covers general site preparation for the construction works, grading,
filling and levelling of the land in the given site as per the approved site plan.
3.2 Site Preparation
3.2.1 Earth Works:
Before starting the works the Contractor shall prepare his proposal, preferable in the form
of drawing, for the site levelling, according to surveying basic points given by or approved
by the Engineer.
The earth works quantity given in the Bill of Quantities is an approximate only. The
effective quantity of these works shall be calculated exactly on the basis of the
Contractor's surveying plan with contours and necessary section as directed and approved
by the Engineer.
Over areas to be graded, compacted, paved or concreted and over such other areas as
may be specified or directed by the Engineer the site shall be cleared of rubbish and any
vegetation shall be grubbed up
Debris shall be burnt on site or cleared away.
Such work shall be performed in advance of any other operation. Existing facilities like
compound walls, building, adjacent property, utility facilities bench marks etc. that are
designed for preservation shall be protected from injury or damage resulting from the
Contractors operation.
3.2.2 Levelling:
Site stripping whenever necessary shall be carried out to such depth as directed surplus
shall be loaded, transported, deposited, spread, compacted and levelled where required
according to the drawings or directions of the Engineer.
The whole of the earth removing works shall be executed accurately to the dimensions,
levels lines profiles and tolerances shown on the drawings or directed by the Engineers.
3.2.3 Fill materials:
The fill material could consist of the suitable material available at the site, where this is the
requirement as per conditions of bill of quantity and lies above the final site level, if any, if
otherwise the materials has to be carried to the site from other source as directed and
approved by the Engineer. The fill material could be of gravel or 20 mm size down width
sand binding as per indication mentioned in bill of quantity.
3.2.4 Compaction of Fill Materials:
Fill material shall be placed in layers and compacted by sufficient passes of suitable
machine, such as heavy vibrating roller, all in accordance to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. The fill material on the exposed place, if directed by the Engineer should be
subjected to Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) requiring minimum N-value 16, or 95%
Proctor compaction.
Within the closed areas where excavation or filling is to be carried out, the ground shall be
cleared of vegetation zone to a depth of not less 0.30 m below the surface. Grading or
excavation operation shall not be started in any area until clearing and grubbing within the
area affected have been completed. The fill materials shall be of the type and quality as
described in Bill of Quantity of as directed by the Engineer and will be compacted to give
SPT of N-value 16 or more.
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Section IV
Extra Works:
4.1 The quantities mentioned in the Bill of Quantities are approximate estimation only. Hence,
they may vary depending on the modified and approved drawing design and site condition
or any alteration as per direction of the Engineer. Such variation of quantities of the Works
if any which may be required for execution shall be on the approval and direction of the
Engineer. Hence, such item of the Works shall be measured and evaluated as per the
quoted rate for the same job in the tender bid and as per the condition of contract.
4.2 Provisional Sum:
For the new works which are unforeseen and omission which are not containing in the Bill
of Quantities, but are necessary to execute such jobs as per the approval and or as per
direction of the Engineer for such provisional or extra unforeseen works if any and whole
they may be fixed taking into the consideration the local prevailing market rate for labour,
material either reasonable overhead cost of the Contractor as per the contract conditions.
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Section II: Technical Specifications
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CIVIL WORKS Page
SECTION I Foundation excavation and Fill: 5

1.1 Scope 5
1.2 Liability for 5
1.3 General Requirements 5
1.4 Trimming and Consolidation of Excavated Bottom 6
1.5 Filling and Disposal of Excavated materials 6
1.6 Hardcore filling Beds under Slab 6
1.7 Compaction Tests 6
1.8 Excavation for pipe works drains etc 7
1.9 Stockpiles and Disposal 7
1.10 Excavation and Dewatering 7
1.11 SECTION II Concrete and Reinforced Concrete: 8
Generals:
2.1 Scope of Works: 8
2.2 Definitions 8
2.3 Test and Properties 9
2.4 Notices of Commencement of Construction 9
2.5 Records to be kept during execution of Works 9
2.6 Availability of the Records 10
2.6.1 Materials Definitions 10
2.6.2 Binder & Binding Agents 10
2.6.3 Portland Cement: 10
2.7 Aggregate: 10
2.7.1 Admixtures & Additives 11
2.8 Mixing Water 11
2.9 Reinforcing Steel 11
2.10 Concrete 11
2.11 Measurement of Ingredients and Mix design 11
2.12 Water/Cement ratio 11
2.13 Mixing of Concrete 11
2.14 Execution of Work 11
2.15 Information on the Composition of the Concrete 12
2.16 Transporting of Concrete 13
2.17 Hot weather Precaution 13
2.18 Placing of Concrete 13
2.19 Compaction of Concrete 14
2.20 Curing of Concrete 14
2.21 Form Work 14
2.22 Constructing the Form work 14
2.23 Concrete Surface Finishes 15
2.24 Tests and Properties 15
2.24.1 General Requirements 15

2.24.2 Requirements for sites 16
2.24.3 Equipment for testing Concrete 16
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2.25 Checking the Equipment and test apparatus 16

2.25.1 General Requirements 16
2.25.2 Cement 16
2.25.3 Aggregate 16
2.25.4 Basis of Testing 17
2.26 Preliminary Testing 17
2.26.1 Object & Application 17
2.26.2 Concrete of Grade A 17
2.27 Quality Control 18
2.28 Strength 18
2.29 Hardening Test 19
2.30 Verification of Concrete Strength in the Structures 19
2.30.1 Core test 19
2.30.2 Load tests on Part of Structures 19
2.31 Concrete Structure 20
2.32 Reinforcing Steel 20
2.32.1 Bending of Reinforcement 21
2.32.2 Fixing of Reinforcement 21
2.32.3 Inspection of Reinforcement 21
2.33 R.C.C Structure 22
2.34 Construction Joints 22
SECTION III Masonry Work 23

3.1 Stone masonry work in mud mortar 23
3.2 Stone masonry work in cement sand (1:6) mortar 23
3.2.1 Material 23
3.2.1.1 Stone 23
3.2.1.2 Water 23
3.2.1.3 Cement 23
3.2.1.4 Sand 23
3.2.1.5 Mortar 24
3.2.2 Masonry Work 24
3.2.3 Measurement and Payment 24
3.3 Hollow Concrete Block Wall 24
3.3.1 Hollow Concrete Block Work 24
3.3.2 Quality Standard of Hollow Concrete Block and
Mortar Works 24
3.3.3 Methods of Laying 25
3.3.4 Stone Soling 25
3.3.5 Cement mortar for Hollow Block Works 25
3.3.6 Stone work 26
SECTION IV Plaster work 27

4.1 Plastering (Cement sand mortar) 27
4.2 Ruled Pointing 27
4.3 Neat Cement Punning 27
4.4 Cement Plaster 28
4.5 Cement Pointing Works 29
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SECTION V Miscellaneous 30
5.1 Barbed Wire Fencing with Angle Iron post (40x40x5)mm 30
5.2 Mild steel Main Gate 30
SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL WORKS

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Section I
Earth works
Foundation excavation and Fill
1.1 Scope:
Excavation shall be executed for based, footings, grounds, foundation trenches, and
other underground works according to the drawings, Bill of Quantities or as indicated by
the Engineer.
Any increase or decrease of the excavated quantities resulting from alterations as
directed by the Engineer and any change in composition and will not affect the contract
and it's already approved unit rate. Hence rate shall be independent of the materials to
be excavated.
1.2 Liability for:
Notwithstanding any authorization, approval, or direction given by the Engineer with

regard to the excavation or any matter connected therewith, the Contractor shall be
responsible for taking the necessary safety precautions and for any damage arising
from the operation.
The sides of excavation trenches, pits for masonry wall etc. shall be protected if
necessary in such a way as will be sufficient to maintain them from falling by providing
timbering and propping etc. as per requirements.
1.3 General Requirements:
The whole of the excavation for the works shall be executed accurately to the
dimensions, levels, lines and profiles of the designed structure indicated in the
drawings.
All excavation shall be opened in length and depth as the Engineer may direct.
In case where bed ground occurs at formation level, such material shall be excavated
and replaced by approved filling with full compaction as directed to the required level.
The face and beds of all excavation whether in trench or in excavation, to the required
size, shall be cleaned of all loose dirt and other debris.
The hole of the excavated materials shall be cast or brought to the surface with
sufficient leading as directed. Selected and approved materials from excavation suitable
for hardcore, sand filling, or for forming base to roads or hard standings, shall be kept
separately for re-use if approved and instructed.
The phasing or method of all excavation levelling of the sites of all buildings, hard
standings, trenches etc. shall be to the approval of the Engineer. No building works on
the excavated trench foundation should be executed, may this be soling work or
concerning, until approved by the Engineer.
Excavation taken wider than actually required for civil work shall be filled in with
selected material thoroughly compacted in 150mm layers. Excavations taken deeper
than required shall be filled in with approved materials. Hence the actually required
works to the exact depth, dimensions only shall be measured to the true cm. and paid
accordingly as per the rate approved in Bill of Quantity. Any extra cut and then fill with
material required due to negligence of the contractor shall not be taken into account
while measuring works. Nevertheless the extra work done in excavation, filling with
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approved fill materials and concrete works on direction shall be measured and paid with
the rate as per Bill of Quantity.
1.4 Trimming and Consolidation of Excavated Bottom:
The last 15cm of all foundation excavation shall be left in-suit until just before the
placing of the Boulders. Immediately prior to placing of Boulders this shall be removed,
sub grade compacted with rammer of 5kg load.
The measurement shall be taken as cubic meter or cubic feet of the finished excavation
as per the design and drawings approved. The rate shall be inclusive of excavation,
leading, compaction shaping, propping with timber etc. all complete to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.
1.5 Filling and Disposal of Excavated materials:
All filling shall be selected for using the possible excavated materials suitable for the
specific purpose. Where the quality of suitable materials on site is insufficient, the
Contractor shall import gravel or other approved material. All material shall be approved
by the Engineer.
Back filling to foundations, walls trenches etc. and general filling over the site shall be
compacted layers not excavation before the next layer is spread.
All material from excavation which is till surplus after re-using for filling and levelling
shall be removed from the site and disposed off.
1.6 Hardcore filling Beds under Slab:
Hardcore shall be hard stone, coarse gravel, broken stone ballast free from ground
dust, clay soluble sulphate or other harmful matter.
The size of the broken material particles shall not be greater than two third the
thickness of the compacted layer and graded so that when compacted, the layer is
uniformly dense without voids. Mechanical compaction plant, preferably rollers, shall be
exceeding 150mm thickness. Compaction shall continue until there is no creep of the
hardcore ahead of the roller, all voids are filled and surface is smooth and even.
Screening of the same materials as the hardcore shall be added where necessary to
even out some local imperfections of levels and fill surface voids.
1.7 Compaction Tests:
Compaction of the hardcore under the ground slab and the back-fill is to be tested using
standard bearing plates of determine the modules of sub grade reaction, which should
not be less than 10kg/cu.cm and standard penetration whose N-value must not be less
than 16. Other compaction tests shall be allowed to check the compacted hardcore or
backfill bearing capacity proposed by the contractor with approval of the Engineer.
The measurement of hardcore filling will be taken in cubic meter to compressed layer.
Rate shall be inclusive of all material, compaction & compacted layer etc. all complete.
1.8 Excavation for pipe works drains etc
Excavation shall be carried out for all pipe work, drains, and pits as may be required.
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The trenches shall be formed in such widths and manner as to admit the pipes or
fittings being properly laid and joined.
The trenches for the open surface drainage channels shall be graded according to the
drawings or directions of the Engineer the concrete bed or soling made with stone shall
be with proper slopes and shall be maintained as per direction.
1.9 Stockpiles and Disposal:
Excavated material selected by the contractor and approved by the Engineer for re-use
shall be placed in its final position, of otherwise may be stockpiled or deposit on site as
directed by the Engineer.
Disposal of the excavated materials and unwanted deposit of any materials shall be
done on direction of the Engineer on the contractor's own cost. Waste shall be located
in those places where they do not interfere either with the natural flood of water or with
structures and where they cannot impair the general appearance of the completed
structures, or impede access to the different structures.
The cost of the transportation of materials from the excavation to the area aforesaid
including shall be included in the stipulate offer price for Earthwork excavation and filling
works.
1.10 Excavation and Dewatering:
All excavation shall be kept by Contractor free from water taking all precautions and
using necessary facilities described in Items "Dewatering during construction".
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Section II
Concrete Work
Concrete and Reinforced Concrete:
Generals:
2.1 Scope of Works:
This section covers all those works and services which shall be performed in connection with
the construction of cement, concrete and reinforced concrete structures.
2.2 Definitions:
a) Concrete: - Concrete is formed from a mixture of cement, sand, aggregate and water
and possible with admixtures and additives and distinguished as follows:
i) Ordinary concrete with bulk density 2.2t/cum to 2.5t/cum.

ii) Concrete of Grade A-Strength class M15.
b) Reinforced Concrete : Reinforced concrete is a composite construction material of

concrete and steel for components in which the co-operation of concrete and steel is
necessary to resist the load stresses
c) Cement mortar. Cement mortar is formed from a mixture of cement and aggregate (sand)
of not more than 1.6mm (maximum) particle size and water and possible with
admixtures with specified ratio by weight. (For mark up).
d) Aggregate: Aggregate consists of broken stone ballast with particle sizes which are
suitable for making concrete as per IS2386, 1963 (Part I) 12.1 or other Relevant
Standard as directed.
e) Binders: Binders of concrete are ordinary Portland cement as per IS 269/1976 or other
relevant standard.
f) Water: Water which is added to the concrete in the mixer is referred to as mixing water.
The mixing water and the surface moisture together constitute the water content. The
water content plus the pore moisture is designated as the total water quantity.
g) Admixtures: Admixtures are substances which are added to the concrete and which, by
chemical or physical action or by both, change the properties of concrete e.g. its
workability, hardening or setting.
h) Additives: Additives are substances of small particle size added to modify certain
properties of the concrete and which have to be taken into account as volumetric
constituents.
i) Reinforcement: The steel elements which are embedded in the concrete are Torsteel or
equivalent approved reinforcing steel conforming to IS 1786/1979 having yield stress
4200 kg/sq.cm. Reinforcing bars herein classified as Torsteel of ribbed cold deformed
twisted and ribbed whose yield stress shall be tested and proven.
2.3 Test and Properties:

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a) All materials and equipment shall be in according with the latest NS/IS or Relevant
Standards.
b) Tests on the equipment functioning and there of the guaranties data shall be
undertaken according to the Relevant Standards.
c) All the tests, sampling, grading mix-design etc. shall be done by the contractor as per
requirements and direction. The contractor will not be released from his responsibility
even if control tests have been performed on direction or by the Engineer/Engineer's
representatives.
d) Unless otherwise specified all and every kind of works materials, services, safety
measures etc. as well as, and if so required by the Engineer all tests and samples
required for the Completion of the work shall be included in the offer rate for concrete
and reinforced concrete work. No extra payment will be claimed separately for
equipments, materials, cost involved in such test works irrespective of number of
repetition of tests.
2.4 Notices of Commencement of Construction
All the concrete works in structures are subjected to authorized supervision by the
Engineer; the contractor shall inform him at least 7 days before the start of the work
along with schedule and daily progress program for his conveniences and presence for
supervision.
2.5 Records to be kept during execution of Works:
The contractor shall kept constant site records of all important data regarding the quality
and the stability of the structure and its parts. Such records shall be kept by the
contractor or his representative in verifiable e.g. on printed form (works recorded
sheets). They shall contain the following information when it is not already contained in
the delivery notes.
a) The time of the individual operations e.g. placing the concrete and dismantling the
form work.
b) The air temperature and weather conditions at the time of execution of the
individual work section or components until complete removal of the form work and
its supports as well the concrete temperature fresh casted in the form work.
c) The results of investigation on the fresh concrete (consistency, bulk density,

composition, and workability), tests on cement, test on the aggregate and grading
curve etc.
d) Type and size of reinforcing steel, the certificate of tests have to be supplied from
the manufacturer or and from local reputable testing institute which shall be
acceptable to the Engineer.
The Contractor may be required to perform these tests in the reputable testing institute
in presence of the Engineer/Engineer's representatives on the cost of contractor. The
required expenditure for travelling of the Engineer/Engineer's representatives if any
shall be borne by the Contractor on his own cost.
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2.6 Availability of the Records:
When the construction is completed, or when directed the certificates of all the tests
carried out for or during the construction shall be handed over to the Engineer for his
disposal.
2.6.1 Materials Definitions:
All materials and components supplied by the contractor and incorporated in the
structures shall be unused and new. The quality shall conform to the
Nepal/Indian or Relevant Standard regulation and be in accordance with the
prescribed requirements of the Engineer and approved or as directed. The
contractor shall not change or later the quality type, placement unless approved
by the Engineer.
2.6.2 Binder & Binding Agents:
The binding agent for concrete and reinforced concrete shall consist of ordinary
Portland cement. Cement shall conform to the relevant applicable standards of
Portland cements BS 12 or other Relevant Standards of accepted by the
Engineer.
2.6.3 Portland Cement:
Portland cement shall be obtained by fine grinding of Portland cement clinker.

The clinker shall consist of highly basic compounds of calcium oxide and silicon
dioxide and of highly basis compounds of calcium oxide and aluminium oxide,
iron oxide. Manganese oxide and shall quantities of magnesium oxide and
gypsum. Ordinary Portland cement shall conform to IS 456-1976.
2.7 Aggregate:
Aggregate shall conform to ID 2386-1963 and fine aggregate shall consist of naturally
occurring sand and coarse aggregate shall be crushed gravel or crushed rock uniformly
graded as per requirements and as per direction and approval of the Engineer.
Aggregates shall be free from vegetable matter, loam, clay and soils. If necessary,
aggregates shall be thoroughly washed and rewashed in water of concreting quality
(drinking water) to achieve the specified freedom from contamination and to kept dust
tree before being used in concrete.
The combined aggregate shall be as coarse grained and dense-graded as possible.

The maximum particle size shall be not more than 20mm for coarse aggregate, and not
less than 5mm. Fine aggregate particle size must lay in between 5mm down to 0.60 mm
for concrete purpose.
The composition of combined aggregate or of individual size fractions shall be

determined by tests sieves - 20mm, 10mm, 2.40mm, 1.20mm, 0.60mm, 0.30mm in
accordance with the 2386-1963. Limit of fineness Module of fine aggregate shall be 2.5-
2.8 coarse aggregate for 20mm maximum particle size be 6.5-6.9, Mixed be 4.7 to 5.1,
or as per approval.
2.7.1 Admixtures & Additives

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For concrete manufacturing, the contractor shall use admixture & additives only at
his own cost and risk and with the Engineer' Previous approval and direction.
2.8 Mixing Water:
Water shall be taken from approved source and shall be clean and free from deleterious
substances including sulphate and any organic matter. In principle any kind of drinking
water will be acceptable.
2.9 Reinforcing Steel:
Unless otherwise specified, all reinforced bars shall be tor-steel of Fe-415 as per IS
1786/1979 shall comply with the relevant standards. The reinforcing bars intended to
use shall be furnished with test certificate from manufacturer which required approval of
the Engineer who can also direct the contractor for additional test in the reputable
testing institutes in the presence of the representative on the cost of the contractor for
all the expenses.
All reinforcement shall be free from those mill scale, loose rust and cost of paints, or
mud or other coating which may destroy or reduce bond. Bending and fixing shall be
with best workmanship as per IS 2502/1963 and to the exact placement as per drawing
and direction.
2.10 Concrete:
Concrete is classified into as M15 on the basis of compressive strength determined in

the quality control laboratory tests on 15cm cubic at on age 28 days water bath cured in
27+2c, 90% Relative humidity controlled in Laboratory with curing tank.
2.11 Measurement of Ingredients and Mix design:
The contractor shall provide a modern and dependable batch type mixing plant of ample
capacity to meet the proposed construction schedule. The quantity of approved fine and
coarse aggregate shall be separately determined by weight, batching shall be carried
out by individual weight batching equipment.
The mix design procedures and water/cement ratio and the composition of the concrete
for the particular strength class shall always be established on the basis of mix-design
of procedures according to the Relevant Standards and approval of the Engineer.
For preliminary mix-design and there of actual concreting work, for the test purposes
nine cubes in number will be cast three for 7 days and six for 28 days test. The
sampling, casting & testing the cubes shall be in accordance to IS 1199-1959 & 9013-
1978 or as per direction of Engineer.
The contractor shall provide the modern cement & concrete testing facilities in his own
cost before executing any of the concrete works without any extra cost to the Employer.
For mix-design and once approved the weight of the ingredients, water/cement ratio of
concrete for particular strength shall be established. The prevailing consistency test,
Vee-bee compaction factor test, slump test will be done and if shall be found
satisfactory the Engineer will approve it. In any case approval should be required before
executing the actual concreting works. Every concreting works shall require approval
and the presence of the Engineer/Engineer's representatives.
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2.12 Water/Cement ratio:
The strength covers water/cement ratio relationship will be experimentally established

for the approved particle shape & sizes of the aggregate depending on the ambient
temperature and humidity.
The water/cement ratio hence established shall be followed for all strength class of all
the concrete required.
In no case, the concrete shall be made with water/cement ratio higher than established
in the mix-design and hence followed in preliminary test for a given degree of
workability and consistency.
2.13 Mixing of Concrete:
The equipment shall be capable of combining the aggregate, cement and water within
the agreed time. Unless otherwise authorized the concrete shall be mixed in a
mechanical mixer of capable of discharging the mixture without segregation.
The equipment at the mixing plant shall so constructed that the drum can be accurately
proportioned and be under control.
The re-mixing of concrete which has partially hardened or has reached its final setting
(time as determined in cement test) within or without additional cement or water, in any
case shall not be permitted.
2.14 Execution of Work:
Before starting execution of actual concreting the contractor shall furnish a detailed
concreting program with rate of daily progress before 7 days in order to plan effective
pouring and placing for approval and the presence of Engineer/Engineer's
representatives. The contractor will be fully responsible to exercise supervision and
control of concrete quality irrespective of any control done by the Engineer/Engineer's
representatives.
2.15 Information on the Composition of the Concrete:

For mixing the concrete the mixing instructions shall be readily available to the mixing
operation depending on the condition of Works. The Instructions to be displayed at the
batching plant and instruction to operator/supervisor shall comprise.
a) Strength class of concrete

b) Cement content in kg per cum. of compacted concrete.
c) Type & quality of aggregate, with indication of quantities of size fraction to be batch
separately.
d) Consistency of the fresh concrete.
e) Water/cement ratio.
f) Water content in kg.
While concreting, the concrete will be tested for its consistency test, Vee-be compaction
factor test, slump test, etc. The tests will be conducted to check these properties as per
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approved and determined in the preliminary mix-design procedures. Furthermore nine

sample cubes of 15cm will be casted and cured and 3 no. tested for 7 days
compressive strength class, each new structural works and more in suitable
intermediate time intervals as directed by the Engineer/Engineer's representatives. If
there is different in the supply of materials the mix-design procedural again shall have to
be followed to determine and will follow the concreting works only after approval from
the Engineer.
All the samples, tests, testing equipment, Labour, mix-design shall be at the contractor's
own cost.
If, in any case, the working concrete sample should not meet the strength class
intended to serve the actual work, the structure shall have to be dismantled as per the
direction of the Engineer. The testing procedures will be as per standards approved by
the Engineer. The testing, interpretation and dismantling of works thereof will not be
paid.
2.16 Transporting of Concrete:
Concrete shall be transported as rapidly as possible from the place of mixing to the
place of final deposit, by methods which prevent adulteration, loss or segregation of
ingredients. The concrete must be of the required workability at the point and time of
placing. With regard to the temperatures required for fresh concrete in cold weather
should not be less than 5 Deg. centigrade and in hot weather the temperature should
not exceed 30 Deg. centigrade at the time of unloading in the form work unless
otherwise directed by the Engineer/Engineers' representatives.
2.17 Hot weather Precaution:
The temperature of fresh concrete in form-work shall not exceed+30 Deg.c.
2.18 Placing of Concrete:
Concrete shall be placed so as to avoid segregation and loss of cement content. It shall
be deposited as early as possible in the final position. Concrete after deposited shall not
be disturbed after it has reached its initial set.
Before start of concreting the reinforcement bars shall be checked by the

Engineer/Engineer's representatives on their position dimensions, number, bent and
overlapping, covering according to provided & approved drawings. No concreting is
allowed without approval of the Engineer.
Concreting shall be efficiently and sufficiently vibrated during the operation of placing,
and shall be thoroughly worked around reinforcement steel work and embedded items
and into the corners of the forms, that no voids of honeycombed areas occur and so
much that no reinforcing bars or their embedment are displaced or dislocated. A record
shall be kept of the time and date of placing the concrete in each portion of the work.
Any concrete which is aggregated, poor mixed, honeycombed or otherwise found
unsatisfactory during concreting or found after stripping of the form work shall be cut out
and replace at the risk and cost of the contractor as per direction of the Engineer.
2.19 Compaction of Concrete:
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All compaction shall be performed mechanically, where the mix is designed accordingly.
Equipment shall be of a type approved by the Engineer. Concrete shall be generally
compacted by means of internal vibrators but surface external vibrators subject to the
approval of the Engineer. Vibration may be required to use till the air bubbles it contains
are expelled as much as possible and that concrete attains a uniform dense texture.
Re-vibration is not allowed.
2.20 Curing of Concrete
Measure specified for the curing of concrete shall be applied as soon as concrete has
been placed and compacted and shall be continued for at least 10 days depending on
weather condition and as per direction. During this period it is essential that the
concrete surface is kept saturated and not subject to drying. To this end, the concrete
shall be protected from the harmful effects of sunshine, drying winds and low humidity
during the first stage of hardening, the concrete surface shall also be protected from
harmful effects of rain of running water.
In any case, the choice of concrete curing and its method of application shall subject to
the approval of Engineer.
2.21 Form Work
Form work Design:
The stability and the type of construction for false work and scaffolding shall be made to
accepted engineering standard and full responsibility of the contractor.
The form work and its supporting structure, comprising girders, timbers, anchor rods
etc. shall be so designed that can safely resist all vertical and horizontal forces,
including the effect of the concreting rate and the method of compaction. Besides
structural strength, deflection shall be considered as an important design criterion for
the form-work.
2.22 Constructing the Form work:
The form work shall be of such tight construction that the fine mortar & paste in the
concrete shall not flow out at the joints during placing and compaction. Timer form-work
shall be thoroughly wetted in good time before concreting is carried out. All form work
faces shall be coated with a release agent which will not diminish the strength of
concrete or reduce the bond of plaster. The choice of release agent shall be subject to
approval of the Engineer.
The form work shall be constructed accurately as per the drawing of the finish work with
the tolerance limit as per accepted standards and approved.
Before any concrete is placed the corresponding form work and quality of timber used
for the work etc. shall be checked and passed by the Engineer. Any control by the
Engineer will not release and relieve the contractor of his risk and responsibility for the
concreting & reinforced concrete work.
In order to minimize the deflections due to creep and shrinkage, props shall remain in
position for as long as possible. The number of props and placing of props will be as per
direction and approval of the Engineer.
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Where it is permitted to remove the form work of side of soffits of beams and slabs
leaving props under, the form work shall be so designed that it can be removed without
disturbing the props. On no account shall these props be removing with the form work
and then replace under the beam or the slab.
In normal circumstances and where ordinary Portland cement in used, forms may
generally be removed solely based on the decision of the Engineer on the proposal and
risk of the contractor.
The measurement shall be taken only on the finished area covered by the form work.
The rate shall be in square meter of the face fully covered by the form work inclusive of
the propping, scaffolding etc. required to maintain and remain the covering form work in
the work, forming, fixing, stripping and clearing.
2.23 Concrete Surface Finishes:
The concrete surface shall be uniform. Any noticeable surface blemishes shall be filled
with a cement and fine aggregate paste (one part cement by two part sand), care being
taken to match the surrounding concrete face. The surface shall be free from voids,
honey-combing or other large blemishes.
Any imperfection shall be removed as per the direction of the Engineer.
Concrete is liable to be rejected if it is porous or honey-combed, its placing has been

interrupted without providing a proper construction joint, the reinforcement has been
displaced beyond the tolerances as per standards or which are not satisfying to the
Engineer. In case of rejection the contractor shall build, erect the necessary parts one
again to the full satisfaction of the Engineer on his own cost. The rejected parts,
dismantling parts shall not be paid.
2.24 Tests and Properties:
2.24.1 General Requirements:
Making using and testing concrete and the supervision are the full responsibility of the
contractor and his own cost shall require the employment of reliable key technical
personnel who have already been successfully engaged in concrete and reinforced
concrete construction and who posse’s adequate qualification and knowledge and
experience for proper execution of such work.
2.24.2 Requirements for sites:
On sites for concrete, only predetermined mixes for concrete of specified strength class
shall be sued. The contractor shall ensure that the respective regulation is fulfilled and
the tests required are performed with accordance to meet direction and approval of the
Engineer. Every operation of concrete works described in this specification required the
presence of the Engineer/Engineer's representatives in site for his approval.
2.24.3 Equipment for testing Concrete:
The contractor shall have at his disposal and also for the use of the Engineer the
equipment and apparatus for performing the tests in accordance with the standards
without extra cost to the Employer. This shall apply in particular to:
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a) Testing the constituents of the concrete, that is tests on the cement, aggregate,
water-ratio, mix-design procedures.
b) Testing the concrete, e.g. consistency measurement, vee-bee compaction factor,

slump test, checking cement content in fresh concrete, workability test, water
cement ratio etc.
c) Making and storing the specimens of concrete for testing the compressive strength
and required compressive strength measuring machine and equipment, curing tank,
etc.
d) Test for hardened concrete work (non-destructive testing of concrete).
2.25 Checking the Equipment and test apparatus:
All the equipment and apparatus referred to in this clause shall be checked on site
before concreting commences for the first time and thereafter at suitable intervals as
determined by the Engineer to ensure that it functions properly.
Verification of the quality of materials and Components:
2.25.1 General Requirements:
The Contractor shall be responsible for the execution of all tests and for taking due
account of the results of such tests in the execution of the work at his own cost. All tests
shall carry out in presence of the Engineer/Engineer's representatives and to their fully
satisfaction.
2.25.2 Cement:
For each delivery of cement it shall be checked that the quality control of the cement
conform to the particulars in the specification.
2.25.3 Aggregate:
Aggregate shall be regularly checked with regard to its granolometric composition and
other significant properties. If required aggregate shall be examined more thoroughly &
frequently.
Sieve tests shall be made when the first delivery is effected and whenever there is a
change over to a different supplier and supply. In addition that shall be made of suitable
intervals for a checking the concrete composition in accordance with aggregate grading
in the favourable region that have been approved by the Engineer for a particular
specified concrete strength class with the particular shape and size of aggregates.
2.25.4 Basis of Testing:
The testing procedure and the manufacture and storage of test specimens shall comply
with the approved Relevant Standards.
2.26 Preliminary Testing:
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2.26.1 Object & Application:
Preliminary laboratory mix-design tests shall be done before the concrete is used,
following the approved relevant mix-deign procedure to determine what composition it
should have in order to ensure that, with the intended materials and the intended
consistency, it can be reliably placed and worked under the conditions of the site in
question and that it will attain the requisite strength properties without any deviation.
This test procedures shall find and establish strength versus water/cement ratio
relationship depending upon the size and grading curves of the aggregates intended to
adopt as well as on the ambient temperature and humidity.
Preliminary laboratory tests shall be repeated if there has been a significant change
either in the materials from which the concrete is made or in the site conditions on
which the concrete is made or in the site conditions on which the preliminary tests were
initially based.
For each mix prepared for the purpose of preliminary testing and for each intended age
at testing at least nine specimens shall be tested. This also may require the repetition of
test with other few cubes for confirmation of strength class found from the mix-design.
The number of cubes and repetition of different mix-design procedures and methods
depends on the direction and satisfaction of the consultants at the contractor's own
cost.
It is expected that concreting on the work will be cold (5 0c) or in very hot weather (300c),
the contractor shall also determine the workability, the stiffening, and the hardening of
the concrete under such temperature conditions. This shall also apply to the selection of
the aggregates and their mix proportions for the said strength class. In preliminary tests,
the desired characteristic value of the compressive strength of nine cubes of the
concrete mix to be adopted for the actual work shall exceed the value as shown.
2.26.2 Concrete of Grade A:
Strength class of M15 shall have the specified characteristic compressive strength of
15N/sq mm. Strength class M15 shall be used for binding work and for the R.C. Work of
the foundation, beam etc. of the building structures as directed.
Minimum Cement Content:
For concrete grade A M15 the minimum cement content shall not be less than
325kg/cum.
Wherever the P.C.C work with the mix-ratio (1:2:4) is referred in the bill of quantity, it
shall mean the ratio of cement, fine and coarse aggregate by weight basis whose
cement content shall not be less than the minimum value of 325 kg/cum. of concrete.
Accordingly, the water/cement ratio shall assure the minimum requirement of the
workability and strength required as per this specification.
2.27 Quality Control:
Tests for quality control (work test) on fresh concrete shall be used to establish that the
concrete made for use on the work attains the requisite properties.
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The samples of concrete for equality control test shall be for each test of the
consistency and for the water/cement ratio covers strength and be taken at random
from a different batch and at approximately equal intervals throughout the entire period
of concreting time. Additional test specimens may be required from fresh concrete for
various purposes such as to determine the strength of concrete at 7 days, 28 days or
for time of striping the form work, or to determine the duration of curing or to check the
testing error.
If special properties have to be verified, the scope of the tests to be performed shall be
as directed for the individual case concerned. But this also shall be at the contractor's
own cost and risk. In all cases and especially in doubtful cases, the contractor shall,
irrespective of the scope of testing laid down in this standard, satisfy himself and the
Engineer of the adequate of quality of the fresh or the hardened concrete by testing the
composition of the concrete (cement content and if necessary, water-cement ratio) or
the relevant properties thereof.
2.28 Strength:
The strength requirements are to be regarded as fulfilled if the compressive strength of

each series, comprising nine consecutive 15cm cubes attains at least the values stated
above in the concrete strength with the cement contents as mentioned above.
However, for concrete of the composition and made the same way, no more than one
out of every six consecutive cubes tested for 28 days may fall below the required
strength by 2 of the specified characteristic compressive strength.
Other ratios may be adopted of they have been determined in the preliminary tests and
adoption of this or any ratio for extrapolation is solely on the basis of approval of the
Engineer. The 28 days water curing crushing strength will be the final results.
The concrete shall be deemed not be comply with the strength requirement if the
strength of an one of the 28 days samples is less than 8 times the characteristic
strength class intended.
2.29 Hardening Test:
Hardening test shall be used to give an indication of the strength of concrete in the
structure at a particular point of time and this also give guidance as to the form work
stripping time.
2.30 Verification of Concrete Strength in the Structures:
In special case e.g.; if the compressive strength or if there is some other reason for
seriously doubting the strength of the concrete in the concrete in the structure, it may be
necessary to determine the compressive strength of the concrete by taking specimens
from the structure, or by non-destructive testing performed on the finished component
or by both methods. In connection with such tests the age and the condition of
hardening (i.e. temperature, humidity) of the concrete in the structure shall be taken into
account. In any case of doubt regarding the grade of concrete used, either due to poor
workmanship or based on results of cube strength tests of concrete on the basis of core
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test and or load test may be carried out by the contractor to make the Engineer satisfied
with the plastic & hardened concrete at the contractor's own cost and risk for all
consequential damages too.
2.30.1 Core test:
If directed by the Engineer to perform core test to prove the quality of concreting for
their satisfaction, the Contractor shall perform core test on his own cost. Cores shall be
prepares & tested as described in IS 516-1959 as soon as possible after expiry of 28
days of concreting.
In case the core test results do not agree to be at least 85 percent of cube strength of
the specified and recommended concrete class of concrete specified for the
corresponding age and condition, the structure shall be deemed to be unacceptable and
removed on the Contractor's own cost.
2.30.2 Load tests on Part of Structures:
Load test if directed by the Engineer should be carried out by the Contractor as soon as
possible after expiry of 28 days from the time of placing concrete.
The structure should be subjected to a load equal to full dead load of the structure plus
1.25 times the imposed load for a period of 24 hours and then the imposed load shall be
removed.
If within 24 hours of removal of the imposed load, the structures does not recover at
least 75 percent of the deflection under superimposed load the structure shall be
deemed to be unacceptable.
If in any case the tests of compressive strength on the specimen from working concrete
of the aforesaid tests, non-destructive tests fail to meet the required minimum
compressive strength specified in the strength class the concrete structure shall be
demolished, dismantled and replaced by the contractor without the payment what so
ever incurred in its concreting the work and its dismantling procedures. But the removal
or demolish or dismantling procedure shall not affect other structure & its strength
prepared from separate concrete and its class.
Any control by the Engineer/Engineer's representatives shall not relieve the contractor
of his responsibility for the accuracy of structures, dimensions or parts of them with
regard to their positions or dimensions or strengths.
2.31 Concrete Structure:
The concrete work shall be done in foundation footing, raft slab reinforced column, tie
beam, lintel, floor slab, roof slab, stair beam, etc. and as per direction which may need
sufficient lead, lifting, carrying, propping form work and scaffolding, make-up and
finishing with cement mortar.
The approved plain cement concrete, reinforced concrete shall be measured in cubic
meter. The rate shall include supply of the cement, sand, aggregate, their testing
equipment, mix-design of the materials, Labour and mixing, necessary equipments,
placing in the form work, compaction, vibration, curing, finishing with the finish
materials, any extra, loss, dismantling, re-instatement, transportation, store etc.
Laboratory tests, work tests, mix-design sample of cubes & tests etc. shall be included
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in unit rate of the plain and reinforcement concrete. The rate for form-work and
reinforcements shall be taken separate as described in form work and reinforcement
Section.
2.32 Reinforcing Steel:
For each delivery of reinforcing steel, it shall be checked and tested for its strength
corresponding to the strains, its elastic limit, yield 1786.1979 or Relevant Standards for
approval of the Engineer.
All steels to be used shall be furnished with the test report which required approval or
the Engineer who can also direct the contractor for additional test in the reputable local
institution in his presence on the contractor's own cost.
For binding and placing the reinforcing bars in place and position two number
Galvanized Iron binding wire of 16 Gauge shall be used. When overlapping is required
the minimum overlap length shall be allowed and followed as per the drawings or
specified in IS 250-1961 or Relevant Standards with approval from the
Engineer/Engineer's representatives. Before fixing, the reinforcing bars shall be cleaned
to remove rust, midscale, salt, sand and any other contaminants Wire-bushing shall be
sued, but consideration shall be given to washing the reinforcing bars with water of
concreting quality of remove soluble salts. Precautions shall be taken to prevent the
recontamination of reinforcement after cleaning, during bending and fixing and up to the
time of placing the concrete. Any decrease in effective diameter of reinforcement due to
brushing the rust, mindscape shall be taken into accounts for design and measurement
purposes. Any cleaned reinforcement of continuity steel which is to be left for any length
of time before bending, fixing or placing of concrete shall be covered with polythene
sheeting to prevent recontamination.
2.32.1 Bending of Reinforcement:
Reinforcement shall not be bent or straightened in a manner that will injure the
material. Straightening previously bent bars shall not be permitted.
Strengthening of steel bars which depend on cold working for their strength
shall not be bent hot.
2.32.2 Fixing of Reinforcement:
Reinforcement bars shall be placed exactly as shown on the drawings. The

concrete cover shall be as shown in the accepted drawing unless otherwise
stated and directed. The bends, U or L, (crank hooks of the main tension bar,
compression bar, shear bar stirrups, etc.) shall be as per drawings and
direction.
Reinforcement shall be fixed either by tying with two soft galvanized iron tying
wire of 16 gauge steel wire or where without binding as per direction steel
should have sufficient concrete coverings and direction.
The laps should not be concentrated in one region of the structure.
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Every possible care shall be taken to avoid more than one lap in the same
region or point. Where section is critical, the arrangement will be done not to
provide lap in that point. The Engineer shall determine the section as critical.
2.32.3 Inspection of Reinforcement:
Every precaution shall be taken to prevent any movement to displacement of

reinforcing bars before and during concreting. The utmost care shall be taken to
have concrete adhere the bar with minimum specified clear cover of thickness
to make possible the through vibration of the concrete without suffering the
reinforcement bars. No concrete may be placed until the reinforcement binding
and placing has been inspected and approved by the Engineer.
Any alternation in design, position or dimension, if any shall it is felt by

contractor it should be brought into the notice with alternate proposals to get
approval from the Engineer. Such propose shall give the all necessary
information, for the fabrication, erection of the structures on the basis of the
Relevant Standards. Any control by the Engineer/Engineer's representatives
shall not relieve the contractor of his full responsibility for the accuracy of
structures of part of them with regards to their position dimensions strength and
it's functioning as desire by the section under consideration as per design
approved.
Measurement of steel reinforcing bars shall be taken only for bars actually
placed in position as per design, drawing or as directed correct to the kilogram.
The units rate shall be inclusive of reinforcing bar, Labour workmanship for
bent, hooks binding along with required wire, wastage placing fixing in position,
testing and design work as per direction etc. No allowance shall be made for
rolling margins.
While measuring the length of steel bars every bend, lap, hook etc according as
per design and drawing and bar bending schedule shall be measured and then
their equivalent weight in kilogram shall be covered.
2.33 R.C.C Structure:
The contractor shall propose the alternate design for all R.C.C. structural to get
approval from the Engineer shall be felt it necessary on the supplied drawings. The
R.C.C. roof slab shall have sufficient camber and slope to wash any water or rain water
flow.
2.34 Construction Joints:
The construction joint shall be according to the accepted or specified or as direction.

The construction joint should be truly vertical or horizontal as per the demand of the
section and or as per direction.
Construction joint in R.C. column, foundation tie beam shall be allowed as shown in the
accepted drawing or as directed by the Engineer. As soon as possible after casting, but
in any case not more than one day after, such joints shall be thoroughly roughened by
means of water-jetting or wire bushing. Surfaces of concrete which have hardened shall
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be brush-hammered in such a way as to expose aggregates without leaving loose

particles or damaged concrete.
They shall be well cleaned of all foreign matter and latency and saturated with water.
The new concrete shall be deposited against the join and well vibrated only after
painting with cement slurry paint on the exposed aggregates.
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Section III
Masonry Work
3.1 Stone masonry work in mud mortar:
Materials:-
The stone shall be hard, tough, sound and durable. Stone shall be hammer dressed to secure
close joints so that the stones when laid will come into close proximity. Stones shall be fairly
equal in size and flat or rectangular in shape and every stone shall be fitted to the adjacent
stones. No stone shall be less than 15cm in size. Breadth of facing stone shall be at least 1
times the height.
Face stone shall be comparatively larger and uniform in size and colour to give good
appearance and breadth of face stone should be greater than the height. Face stone, should tail
into wall to a sufficient depth to band wall. Stones shall be laid with boarder face down to give
good bedding. Face joints shall be broken and faces of wall shall be fully in plumb. Corner
stones or quoins should be a good stone and dressed correct to angle and lay as headers and
stretchers.
In every course, at least one bond stone should reach both faces of one wall at an interval of 5
feet. For walls in foundation, bond stones may be two pieces side by side and over capping at
least six inches.
Mortar: -
Mud mortar shall be prepared from locally available earth excavated at least one foot below
surface soil. It should be free from grass, gravel black organic soil. The earth shall be thoroughly
watered and wrought with spaces and shovels to produce a fine plastic (if possible) paste
without any lumps or grains. Any mortar showing too thin a consistency or having a limp shall be
rejected. Mortars shall be laid in a uniform thickness of about one inch. When stones are laid,
joints shall not be thicker than ". Voids may be filled with pieces or spells of stone embedded
in mortar. Not more than 3 feet height of masonry wall shall be built in one day.
Measurement: -
Measurement shall be done in cubic feet of stone masonry work in mud mortar. Rate shall
include all materials and labours.
3.2 Stone masonry work in cement sand(1:6) mortar:
3.2.1 Material
3.2.1.1 Stone -The stone shall be hard, tough, sound, durable and free from
detrimental materials and shall not have cracks, holes, and laminations.
3.2.1.2 Water - Potable water shall be used.
3.2.1.3 Cement - Portland cement conforming to the latest standard specifications or

the approved type by the Engineer shall be used. It shall be stored in
weatherproof shades on dry platforms as protected from rain and moisture.
Cement, which had set or partially set, shall not be used.
3.2.1.4 Sand - Sand shall be clean, hard, solid, and durable and it shall be free from
dirt, mud silt organic material or other deleterious materials. Sand shall be well-
graded up to the Engineer's satisfaction and shall be obtained from the quarry
approved by the Engineer.
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3.2.1.5 Mortar - The mortar shall be in the proportion 1:6 (cement, sand) by weight.
3.2.2 Masonry Work - Stone shall be placed with cement mortar mentioned in 2.1.5.
Face stone shall be comparatively larger and the uniform in size to give a good
appearance and breadth of the face stone shall be greater than the height.
Stone masonry shall not be laid in the same horizontal plan. Corner stones or
quoins shall be dressed and laid as headers and stretchers to the correct angle.
The masonry shall be provided with the expansion joins and the weep holes as
shown in the drawing or as directed by the Engineer.
3.2.3 Measurement and Payment – The measurement for the stone masonry in
cement mortar will be made on the basis of placed volume of masonry in cubic
meter determined by the designed line as shown in the drawing or as directed
by the Engineer.
Payment for the wet masonry work shall be made per cubic meter as provided
above in Unit Prices stated in the Bill of Quantities which Unit Prices shall
Constitute full compensation for Labour, Tools, equipment, material and any
other items to complete the works.
3.3 Hollow Concrete Block Wall
3.3.1 Hollow Concrete Block Work:
Construction of the Hollow Concrete Block walls where ever shown in drawing shall be
in the cement mortar. The mortar shall be a mixture of cement and sand by weight and
with sufficient water to have good workability as specified in section cement item in this
specification.
3.3.2 Quality Standard of Hollow Concrete Block and Mortar Works:
The Hollow concrete block work adopted shall be in general as per drawings or as
directed, by the Engineer. Any increase or decrease in size and there of increase or
decrease in dimension of wall will require per-approval of the Engineer.
The hollow concrete block used shall be sound hard and well compacted, with uniform
size, shape, made from cement, aggregate and sand with approved ratio as directed by
the Engineer.
The hollow concrete blocks shall have no cracks or flaws and surface shall be free from
hole, grit or lump.
The hollow concrete blocks should be well shaped and shall have rectangular true
shape and required strength.
The compressive strength given by the approved blocks shall not be less than
60kg/sq.cm. The block shall be the best among the locally available but in no case the
strength shall be lower than 60kg/sq.cm. The block and block works shall need the
approval of Engineer before procurement and incorporation in the Hollow Concrete
Block works.
3.3.3 Methods of Lying:

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The blocks shall be thoroughly soaked in clear construction water for at least one hour
before use it in masonry wall. All the courses should be laid truly horizontal and all
vertical joints should be truly vertical. In all cases, it should be ensured that a proper
bond is maintained throughout the work. Only specified mortar of a good quality should
be used in the work taking great care that uniform mortar joint is obtained throughout
the construction. The thickness of joints should not exceed 13mm. And should not be
less than 10mm.
The progress of work in raising block work should be such that all the connected block
work should be carried up in uniform layers at one level. The walls should be raised up
truly vertical.
Any fixtures like pipes, hold fasts of doors, windows, and anchorage from R.C.
Structural etc. which are to fixed in the block wall should be embedded in cement
concrete (1:2:4). The length and thickness shall be as approved by the Engineer.
The face joints shall be raked to a minimum depth up to 10mm when the mortar in the
joints is still green.
All the finished block work shall be kept wet as directed by the Engineer.
All block walls exposed to rising moisture from the ground shall be executed with a
damp proof curse at the plinth level.
The rates for Hollow block works shall be inclusive of all materials required such as
supply of concrete block, cement mortar, workmanship, fixing, erection in position, level
making, groove cutting, water curing as specified including necessary fixtures, etc. and
testing materials as per direction and requirement. In case of cavity block work rate
shall include required metal ties as per drawings.
The measurement shall be taken in cubic meter or cubic feet for finished works all
complete true to the line and dimensions as per drawings. The rate shall include
necessary scaffolding, props, ladder etc.
3.3.4 Stone Soling:
The Stone shall be as per the specification specified in the Stone masonry item. The
stone shall be laid as per direction. The surface shall be checked frequently to have true
desired line dimension and surface level.
The rate shall include for supply, laying compaction of the bed per soiling etc. The,
measurement will be taken in cubic meter or cubic feet.
3.3.5 Cement mortar for Hollow Block Works:
The proportion of cement and sand shall be 1:4 or 1:6 by weight as specified in
drawing, bill of quantity and direction. Cement shall be of ordinary Portland cement as
specified in concrete chapter, sand shall be clean from dust, dirt and organic matter.
The sand size shall be in between No 120-30 BS sieve size. But in no case the fineness
modules of sand less than 2 for use in cement mortar. Accordingly grading of sand to
be made as per direction and approval even up to washing sand.
The ratio of cement, sand and water contained shall depend on the maximum
permissible compressive and tensile stress of the cement mortar. The permissible
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compressive stress of the cement mortar for the Hollow Cement Block/Stone work shall
in no case be less than 1.3 N/sq.mm at the age of 14 days.
The mixing shall be done first dry on the platform in batch in the specified ratio by
weight and then water added slowly and gradually. Quantity of water should be with
modest consistency for good workability and to meet the desired mortar strength
specified.
Only the batch of mortar as can be used before setting begins, shall be mixed with
water at one time. No mortar which has begun to set before use in block work shall be
used even after re mixing, such set mortar shall be immediately removed from the site
of work.
Curing of joint mortar shall be as per listed in Hollow Block work article. Where specified
for normal masonry and in all cases for block wall, mortar shall be sampled and tested
for flow and water retention. The requirements for flow, water retention, compressive
strength and the methods of testing and the interpretation of test results for the mortar
specified by compressive strength shall comply with accepted good practice and
relevant standards.
The cost for cement mortar shall include the cement, sand and then mixing placing,
raking, curing, testing etc. and this cost involved shall be incorporated in Stone Masonry
or Hollow Block work. No separate cost will be payable for cement mortar.
3.3.6 Stone work:
All stone work shall be made with random rubble stone from the best quarry and built in
specified cement or mud mortar. Mortar shall be a mixture of cement and sand by
weight and with sufficient water to, have good workability as specified in section cement
item in this specification. The stones must be approved by the engineer before using in
the construction work. Locally available fine sand mixed soil for mud mortar to make the
stone masonry wall.
The stone should be hard, tough sound and durable. No stone shall be less than 15cm
and more than 40cm. Face stone should be comparatively large and uniform in size and
colour with a good appearance. Breadth of face stone should be greater than height. All
the stones shall be thoroughly wetted before laying.
The joints should not be thicker than 19mm. Face joint should be thinner. No pointing
shall be allowed afterwards. In the corners, the stones should be chiselled at both sides
and also on the top of the stone walls where the wall is ending and such surface being
built up. Not more than 60cm height of masonry shall be construction at one time.
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Section IV
Plaster Work
4.1 Plastering (Cement sand mortar):
The reinforced or plain concrete work which is to be rendered shall be chiselled to make the
exposed surface rough to accept the plaster to the satisfaction of the Engineer/Engineer's
representatives.
The joints of the Hollow Concrete block work where plaster is also specified shall be raked
put as per the specification outlaid in Hollow Concrete Block Article to the joint mortar depth
up to 10mm. The surface of wall, chiselled R.C.C. Column, Beam, and Slab etc shall then
be washed and cleaned with wire bush and kept wet and moist for at least two days before
the plastering work.
The materials for the plastering shall be of 1:4 cement sand proportion by weight for the
walls and superstructures, R.C. structures, base for floor punning and mosaic work and 1:3
for ceiling, where the cement should be as specified in concrete chapter and sand should
be in the size and grading or 120 No. down to 30 No,. As per BS sieve as per direction and
approval. The water cement ratio and amount of water shall depend on the workability of
mortar and surface intended for.
Other specification for mixing and curing shall be as specified in cement mortar for Hollow
Concrete Block work. The thickness of plastering shall be as specified or usually, 12mm. To
ensure uniform thickness of plaster, patches of 10cm wide plaster shall be applied first
about 3m apart to act as guide. The mortar shall be dashed and pressed over the surface
then brought to a true smooth and inform surface by means of float and trowel. The floating
and troweling shall be done only up to the point to make plaster even and smooth and these
operation shall not make bleed the mortaring the surface. All corners and edges shall be
rounded enough as per requirements and direction. Measure specified for the curing for
concrete shall be applied as soon as plastering has been made smooth and shall be
continuously cured with sprinkling water at least 10 days.
During this period it is essential to keep a plaster surface saturated sand shall be protected
from harmful effects of sunshine, drying winds and low humidity, rain and running water.
The water used shall be of concreting quality. The measurement shall be taken in square
feet or meter. The rate shall be inclusive of cement, sand, making placing true to line
dimension finishing, curing and testing groove making, thread impression making etc.
4.2 Ruled Pointing:
The specification for mortar used in plastering hold good for ruled pointing where block wall
joints has to be ranked out to have pointing.
4.3 Neat Cement Punning:

The cement punning mortar of 1:1 cement sand shall be pressed over the prepared
surface then brought to a true, smooth and uniform surface by means of trowel,
approximately one hour later, the surface shall be again be rolled and troweled and
shall then be allowed to set. The curing shall at least be for ten days. The surface after
punning may require Carborundum abrasive operation finishes to get smooth surface.
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The punning on floor shall not hide the contraction/expansion joint or surface joint. The
punning work shall also be done for skirting wall, floor steps etc. as per direction and
requirements and as shown in bill of quantity.
The measurement shall be taken as the square meter or feet area actually covered. The
rate shall include the materials equipment Labour etc.
4.4 Cement Plaster
(1) General
The work under this Clause shall comprise the supply of all labour, materials
and plant and the performance of all work for cement mortar plastering to floors,
walls, ceilings in the buildings and structures. The work shall be performed as
shown on the Drawing or as directed by the Engineer and as specified herein.
(2) Cement mortar
The sand to be used in the cement mortar shall be clean, hard, solid and
durable and shall not contain harmful amounts of dust, mud, organic matters or
other objectionable matter. The grading of the sand shall be within the following
limits.
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Classification Screen Designation Percentage by
Weight Passing Screen

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Tendering coat 5 mm 100%
0.15 mm10% or under
Finishing coat 2.5 mm 100%
0.15 mm10% or under
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The mix proportions of the cement mortar shall be as follows:
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Applying Place of Rendering Coat Finish Coat
Bed Application Cement: Sand Cement : Sand

Or Cement: Sand
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Floor - 1:2
Concrete Ceiling 1: 4 1: 4
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Stone Masonry Interior wall 1: 6 1: 6

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(3) Waterproof cement mortar
Waterproof cement mortar shall be applied to roofs, verandahs, eaves and

other miscellaneous areas as shown on the Drawing or as directed by the
Engineer.
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Cement mortar shall conform to the Specifications as provided for in this

Clause. Waterproof admixture shall be used in the cement mortar in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations to effect waterproofing.
Catalogues of waterproofing admixture shall be submitted for the approval of
the Engineer. The Cost shall be included in the Concrete volume of the slab.
(4) Application
The surface which are to receive a rendering coat shall be scraped, brushed or
washed clean, free from all laitance, scum, loose carbonate scale, loose
aggregate, dirt and other foreign matter. In case of stone or brick surfaces they
shall be sufficiently and uniformly dampened immediately before the application
of mortar.
Cement mortar shall be used within 30 minutes from the time of mixing.
Retempering will not be permitted.
When the finishing coat is applied the entire surface of the wall or ceiling shall
be finished in one operation in order to minimize joint marks. The finished
surface shall be perfectly plumb or level as the case may be without any
bulging, runs, bruises or stains.
(5) Measurement and Payment
Measurement for payment for cement plaster shall be made on the basis of
actual areas in square metres plastered in accordance with the Drawings and
the Specifications and as directed by the Engineer.
The unit prices tendered shall include all necessary materials including
admixtures, wire lath and any other relevant works required.
4.5 Cement Pointing Works
Same Specification as the Cement Plaster in 6 above where the mortar ratio is 1:3.
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Section V
Miscellaneous
5.1 Barbed Wire Fencing with Angle Iron post (40x40x5)mm
The work under this Clause shall comprise the supply of all labour, materials
and plant and the performance of all work for the 12 guage barbed wire fencing
with angle iron( 40x40x5)mm on 3.0m centre to centre spacing on the top of the
wall. Barbed wire shall be placed on 5 layer with two side diagonal and
tightening on the hook of iron post. About 60% of the Angle Iron shall be used
from existing site and remaining shall be bought from the market. The work
shall be performed as shown on the Drawing or as directed by the Engineer
and as specified herein.
Measurement
Measurement for payment for cement plaster shall be made on the basis of
actual areas in square metres plastered in accordance with the Drawings and
the Specifications and as directed by the Engineer.
Payment
The unit prices tendered shall include all necessary materials including placing,
stretching, tightening of Barbed wire, erection of angle iron post with hook and
any other relevant works required.
5.2 Mild steel Main Gate

The Mild steel grills are fabricated from the Mild Steel flat, angle and channels
conforming to the BS 15 or equivalent. The welding shall be butt-welding
conforming to sub clause 170.1
The grips are of plastic or metal. The screws shall be steel screws. The gate shall
of steel sheet conforming to BS 15 or equivalent of 20G.
The gate is primed with two coats of red lead primer.
The gate is painted with two coat of enamel of bituminous aluminum paint to get
uniform painted surfaces.
Measurement
The above work shall be measured in m² of opening in vertical plane completed as
specified.
Payment
Payment for the work will be made on the basis of contract unit price indicated in
the BOQ.
The payment will be full and final compensation for all material, labor, and
equipment to complete the works as specified.
Regarding any unclear issues on Standard Specification of published by Department of

Urban Development & Building Construction, Ministry of Urban Development and Building
Construction.
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Volume: 2 Technical Specification for Construction of Compound wall at Lamabagar, Dolakha

UPPER TAMAKOSHI HYDROPOWER LIMITED

CONSTRUCTION OF COMPOUND WALL

National Competitive Bidding (NCB)

Contract Ref No:-UTKHEP/CW/NCB-01-2073/74

Volume II Technical Specification

Section I: General Specification

Section II: Technical Specification

Section I: General Specification

1.3 Standards & Codes:

1.4 Rate for Materials and Equipment's and Labour:

1.5 Specified Dimension:

1.8 Program and Progress Charts:

Temporary works and Site Installation

2.2 Site Office and accommodation

2.3 Fire Fighting System

2.6 Dewatering during Construction:

2.7 Site clearance:

3.2 Site Preparation

3.2.1 Earth Works:

3.2.3 Fill materials:

3.2.4 Compaction of Fill Materials:

4.2 Provisional Sum:

Section II: Technical Specifications

CIVIL WORKS Page

SECTION I Foundation excavation and Fill: 5

2.24.1 General Requirements 15

2.25 Checking the Equipment and test apparatus 16

SECTION III Masonry Work 23

SECTION IV Plaster work 27

SPECIFICATION FOR CIVIL WORKS

1.2 Liability for:

Notwithstanding any authorization, approval, or direction given by the Engineer with

1.3 General Requirements:

1.4 Trimming and Consolidation of Excavated Bottom:

1.5 Filling and Disposal of Excavated materials:

1.6 Hardcore filling Beds under Slab:

1.7 Compaction Tests:

1.8 Excavation for pipe works drains etc

1.9 Stockpiles and Disposal:

1.10 Excavation and Dewatering:

2.1 Scope of Works:

i) Ordinary concrete with bulk density 2.2t/cum to 2.5t/cum.

b) Reinforced Concrete : Reinforced concrete is a composite construction material of

2.3 Test and Properties:

2.4 Notices of Commencement of Construction

2.5 Records to be kept during execution of Works:

c) The results of investigation on the fresh concrete (consistency, bulk density,

2.6 Availability of the Records:

2.6.1 Materials Definitions:

2.6.2 Binder & Binding Agents:

2.6.3 Portland Cement:

Portland cement shall be obtained by fine grinding of Portland cement clinker.

The combined aggregate shall be as coarse grained and dense-graded as possible.

The composition of combined aggregate or of individual size fractions shall be

2.7.1 Admixtures & Additives

2.8 Mixing Water:

2.9 Reinforcing Steel:

Concrete is classified into as M15 on the basis of compressive strength determined in

2.11 Measurement of Ingredients and Mix design:

2.12 Water/Cement ratio:

The strength covers water/cement ratio relationship will be experimentally established

2.13 Mixing of Concrete: