Addendum No.-1 230kV 4-ckt KTA: TH TH ND

Addendum No.
-1 230kV 4-ckt KTA Pgina 1 de 6

POWER GRID COMPANY OF BANGLADESH LIMITED

DESIGN, SUPPLY, ERECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 230KV FOUR CIRCUIT TONGI-
AMINBAZAR (TURN-IN AND TURN-OUT) TO KALIAKOIR TRANSMISSION LINE ON TURNKEY BASIS
CONTRACT NOPGCB!230KV!TL!KTA!0"

ADDENDUM NO "
(Date: May 20, 2013)

Following revisions/ changes are made in the Bidding Docment which shall !orm "art o! the Bidding Docment:

V#$%&' " #( 3

1# $ection 1 % &nstrction to Bidders

(i) 'age 1(3, &)B 2 ( $orce o! Fnds):
)he te*t + 'ower ,rid -om"any o! Bangladesh .td#(hereina!ter +/m"loyer0)0 is re"laced 1y the
!ollowing te*t:

+,overnment o! the 'eo"le2s 3e"1lic o! Bangladesh0

2# $ection 2 ( Bid Data $heet

(i) 'age 2(2, -# 're"aration o! Bids:

)he te*t +&)B 11#2(l)0 is re"laced 1y +&)B 11#2(4)0

(ii) 'age 2(3, &)B 11#3(d)

Following te*t is added)

+ii) 3egarding domestic "re!erence, docment esta1lishing that the la1or, raw materials and
com"onents !rom within Bangladesh ma4e " more than thirty "ercent (305) o! the e*(wor4s
(/67) "rice o! sch ,oods ("lant 8 e9i"ment)#0

3# $ection 3( /valation and :ali!ication -riteria

(i) $1(clase 1#2#;(d) , "age 3(3

)he te*t in the ;
th
8 <
th
line o! 2
nd
"ara +which has 1een domestically "re!erred dring evalation)0 is
deleted#

=# $ection <( $"ecial -onditions o! -ontract

(i) -lase 1=#2(1), "age <(;:

)he te*t o! this s1(clase is re"laced 1y the !ollowing te*t:

+ )he -ontractor shall "ay cstoms dties, ta*es and other law!l ta* which may 1e or may 1ecome
"aya1le on the -ontractor2s e9i"ment, tools and s""lies im"orted !or the wor4s# For selling o!
anything o! the said materials to a "arty or "arties other than the /m"loyer, "rior "ermission
o! the /m"loyer shall 1e o1tained 1y the -ontractor#0

Addendum No.-1 230kV 4-ckt KTA Pgina 2 de 6

(ii) -lase( ,- 23, "age <(12/ <(13

)he entire te*t o! this clase is re"laced 1y the te*t given 1elow:

+ $1(clase 23#2 is re"laced as 1elow:
23#2 (i) )wo /ngineers o! the /m"loyer shall visit at man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station !or
witnessing "roto(ty"e load test !or each ty"e o! 2304> !or circit towers and "roto(assem1ly
test !or each ty"e o! 2304> !or circit and do1le circit towers#
(ii))wo /ngineers o! the /m"loyer shall visit at man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station !or
witnessing ?cce"tance/$am"le )ests o! )ower materials, &nslators, -ondctor, inslator 8
condctor !ittings with accessories, @',7 and @',7 !ittings with accessories 1e!ore each
shi"ment o! materials#
&n case o! man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station otside /m"loyer2s contry, the cost o! the air
!are, hotel charges, landry e*"enses, travelling e*"enses, !ooding, health !acilities and all other
related cost shall 1e 1orne 1y the -ontractor# /ach visit mst 1e minimm o! ; days or more
than ; days (i! re9ired) e*clding travel time#
&n case o! man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station within /m"loyer2s contry, travelling charges,
hotel charges, !ooding and all other related cost shall 1e 1orne 1y the -ontractor# )he visit "eriod
shall 1e determined as "er re9irement o! test#
? "er diem allowance o! A$B 100 or e9ivalent shall 1e additionally given to the /m"loyer2s
/ngineers "er head inclding travel time 1y the -ontractor !or 1oth test condcted at /m"loyer2s
contry and otside /m"loyer2s contry# ?ll costs !or the a1ove visits are deemed to 1e inclded
in the -ontract 'rice#0

(iii) -lase 1=#1(a), "age <(C

)he 1st sentence o! 1
st
"ara +&ncome )a*, srcharge and all ta*es o! similar natre and >?)
levied on the -ontractor in Bangladesh in connection with the e*ection o! this -ontract, shall 1e
"aid 1y the /m"loyer#0 is re"laced 1y the !ollowing te*t:

+&ncome )a*, srcharge and all ta*es o! similar natre and >?) levied on the -ontractor, which is
dedcti1le !rom -ontractor2s 1ill as )D$ ()a* Dedction at $orce) as "er ,overnment )a* 3les
o! Bangladesh in connection with the e*ection o! this -ontract, shall 1e "aid 1y the /m"loyer#0

D# $ection E(-ontract Forms

(i) ?""endi* 1()erms and 'rocedres o! 'ayment, "age E(;:

)he !ollowing te*t is added in 1etween 1
st
"ara and s1(clase( (?) )erms o! 'ayment:


+ &! a 1idder "ro"oses a "lant/e9i"ment !rom two or more man!actrers among which some o! the
man!actrers are !rom within /m"loyer2s contry and other man!actrers are !rom otside
/m"loyer2s contry, then the 1idder mst 9ote only one "rice(either !or within /m"loyer2s contry
or !or otside /m"loyer2s contry)# &n case, sch 1idder 9otes "rice in "rice schedle o! within
/m"loyer2s contry, 1t dring e*ection, i! sch 1idder (-ontractor) intends to s""ly that
"lant/e9i"ment !rom 9ali!ied man!actrer otside /m"loyer2s contry, then -D(>?) and
associated other ta*es !or sch "lant/e9i"ment shall 1e "aid 1y the -ontractor#
@n the other hand, in case, sch 1idder 9otes "rice in "rice schedle o! otside /m"loyer2s
contry (-&F "rice) and dring e*ection that 1idder (-ontractor) intends to s""ly that
"lant/e9i"ment !rom 9ali!ied man!actrer within /m"loyer2s contry then the -&F "rice o! that
"lant/e9i"ment shall 1e considered as /67 "rice ("rice !or within /m"loyer2s contry)# >?) on
sch converted /67 "rice shall 1e "aid 1y the -ontractor which shall 1e reim1rsed 1y the
/m"loyer to the -ontractor at actal 1asis "on s1mission o! relevant docment in original#0

(ii) ?""endi* 1()erms and 'rocedres o! 'ayment, "age E(;/E(<:

)he !ollowing "ara is added at the end o! s1(clase( (?) )erms o! 'ayment, at "age E(<:

+ &n the event that the /m"loyer !ails to ma4e any "ayment on its res"ective de date, the /m"loyer
shall "ay to the -ontractor interest on the amont o! sch delayed "ayment at the rate o! one
"ercent (15) "er annm !or "eriod o! delay ntil "ayment has 1een made in !ll !or the certi!ied
amont#0

V#$%&' 2 #( 3

C# $ection 2 ( $ite 'articlars

(i) ?""endi* 2#?2 (-limatic -onditions), 'age 2(3

'age 2(3 is re"laced 1y enclosed 'age 2(3 (3ev#1) incor"orating corrections#

;# $ection C % $rvey, 'ro!ile and ,eotechnical &nvestigations

(i) $1(clase C#=#2 ( $tandard 'enetration )est), "age C/1;:

)he te*t o! this clase has 1een corrected as !ollows and hence "age C/1; is re"laced 1y the
enclosed "age C/1; (3ev#1) incor"orating the corrections:

*+2 S,-./-0/ P'.',0-,1#. T'2, (SPT)

*+2" )his test shall 1e condcted in all ty"es o! soil de"osits encontered within a 1orehole, to !ind the
variation in the soil strati!ication 1y correlating with the nm1er o! 1lows re9ired !or nit "enetration
o! a standard "enetrometer# $trctre sensitive engineering "ro"erties o! cohesive soils and si!ts
sch as strength and com"ressi1ility shall not 1e in!erred 1ased on $') vales#

*+22 )he test shall 1e condcted at de"ths as !ollows:

.ocation De"ths (m)
Formal $oils !or o"en cast !ondations 20, 30, 30, 40, "00
'ile !ondation locations 8 s"ecial locations# E-56 $'7'$ -, -. 1.,'07-$ #( "3& /'8,6 %8,#
30& /'8,6

*+23 )he s"acing 1etween the levels o! standard "enetration test and ne*t ndistr1ed sam"ling shall not
1e less than 1#0m# /9i"ments, accessories and "rocedres !or condcting the test and !or the
collection o! the distr1ed soil sam"les shall con!orm to B$ DE30 res"ectively# )he test shall 1e
condcted immediately a!ter reaching to the test de"th and cleaning o! 1ore hole#

*+2+ )he test shall 1e carried ot 1y driving a standard s"lit s"oon sam"ler in the 1ore hole 1y means o!
a C3#D4g hammer having a !ree !all o! 0#;C m# )he sam"le shall 1e driven sing the hammer !or
=D0mm recording the 1m"er o! 1lows !or every 1D0mm# )he nm1er o! 1low !or the last 300mm
drive shall 1e re"orted as F vale#

6.4.2.5 )his test shall 1e discontined when the 1low cont is e9al to D0# ?t the level where the test is
discontined, the nm1er o! 1lows and the corres"onding "enetration shall 1e re"orted# $!!icient
9antity o! distr1ed soil sam"les shall 1e collected !rom the s"lit s"oon sam"ler !or identi!ication
and la1oratory testing# )he sam"le shall 1e visally classi!ied and recorded at the site as well as
"ro"erly "reserved withot loss o! moistre content and la1eled.

(ii) $1(clase C#=#3#3 (Andistr1ed $am"les), "age C/1<:

)he ta1le nder this s1(clase is re"laced 1y the ta1le given 1elow:

.ocation De"ths (m)
Formal $oils !or o"en cast !ondations 20, 30, 30, 40, "00
'ile !ondation locations 8 s"ecial locations# E-56 $'7'$ -, -. 1.,'07-$ #( "3& /'8,6 %8,#
30& /'8,6

<# $ection ; % Fondations

(i) $1(clase ;#D#C#1 (7or4s -1es), "age ;/23:

)he te*t o! the second "ara +Anless otherwise directed 1y the /ngineerGGGG## is carried ot#0 is
re"laced 1y the !ollowing te*t:

+ Anless otherwise directed 1y the /ngineer, one set o! c1es shall 1e "re"ared !or each "ile# For 'ile
ca"s, 1eams, -himney, one set !or every C -#m# or "art thereo! !or each day o! concreting shall 1e
"re"ared# /ach set consists o! !or c1es, one !or ; days testing and two !or 2< days testing shall
1e ta4en# +

(ii) ?""endi* ;#?2/1, "age ;/30:

'age ;/30 is re"laced 1y enclosed "age ;/30 (3ev# 1) incor"orating !ondation strength !actor o!
tower ty"e 2:1 in ?""endi* ;#?2/1#

(iii) ?""endi* ;#?2/3, "age ;/31: ?""endi* ;#?2/3 is deleted#

(iv) ?""endi* ;#?2/=, "age ;/31: ?""endi* ;#?2/= is deleted#

(v) ?""endi* ;#?=( ,eotechnical 'arameters), "age ;/32 to ;/33: 'age ;/32 and ;/33 is re"laced 1y
enclosed "age ;/32(3ev#1) and ;/33(3ev#1) res"ectively incor"orating corrections shown in 1old 8
&talic te*t#

E# $ection < % )owers:


(i) )he entire $/-)&@F < ( )@7/3$ is re"laced 1y enclosed $/-)&@F <( )@7/3$ (3ev#1)
HE.5$#2%0'-"9

10# $ection E % &nslators:

(i) 'age E(1D: ?ll the te*t o! this "age is deleted#

(ii) ?""endi* E#?2/2, "age E(1C:

?""endi* E#?2/2 is deleted#

11# $ection 11% -ondctors

(i) ?""endi* 11#?3/1, 'age 11(1C

'age 11(1C is re"laced 1y enclosed 'age 11(1C (3ev#1) incor"orating re9ired changes in ?""endi*
11#?3/1#

12# $ection 12% >i1ration Dam"ers

(i) ?""endi* 12#?1, "age 12(11: 'age 12(11 is re"laced 1y enclosed "age 12(11(3ev#1) incor"orating
correction shown in &talic te*t#

13# $ection 1< % Method o! Measrement 8 'ayment

(i) $1(clase 1<#1#11 (7itnessing o! )ests 1y /m"loyer), "age 1<(3:

)he te*t o! this s1(clase is re"laced 1y the !ollowing te*t:
+(i) )wo /ngineers o! the /m"loyer shall visit at man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station !or witnessing
"roto(ty"e load test !or each ty"e o! 2304> !or circits towers and "roto(assem1ly test !or each ty"e
o! 2304> !or circit and do1le circit towers#
(ii) )wo /ngineers o! the /m"loyer shall visit at man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station !or witnessing
?cce"tance/$am"le )ests o! )ower materials, &nslators, -ondctor, inslator 8 condctor !ittings
with accessories, @',7 and @',7 !ittings with accessories 1e!ore each shi"ment o! materials#
&n case o! man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station otside /m"loyer2s contry, the cost o! the air !are,
hotel charges, landry e*"enses, travelling e*"enses, !ooding, health !acilities and all other related
cost shall 1e 1orne 1y the -ontractor# /ach visit mst 1e minimm o! ; days or more than ; days (i!
re9ired) e*clding travel time#
&n case o! man!actrer2s wor4s/ testing station within /m"loyer2s contry, travelling charges, hotel
charges, !ooding and all other related cost shall 1e 1orne 1y the -ontractor# )he visit "eriod shall 1e
determined as "er re9irement o! test#
? "er diem allowance o! A$B 100 or e9ivalent shall 1e additionally given to the /m"loyer2s
/ngineers "er head inclding travel time 1y the -ontractor !or 1oth test condcted at /m"loyer2s
contry and otside /m"loyer2s contry# ?ll costs !or the a1ove visits are deemed to 1e inclded in the

-ontract 'rice#0

1=# $ection 1E( .ist o! Bid Drawings

(i) @tline drawings (Drawing Fo# ',-B/@A).&F//=-I)/01) o! tower ty"e 2:., 2:1, 2:1D, 2:30
and 2:)C with re9ired e*tensions are "rovided with revised $ection < ()owers), vol# 2 o! 3
issed throgh this addendm as /nclosre(1 #

(ii) $trctral drawings o! 2D)CJC#0M ty"e tower inclding the drawings list are enclosed
(E.5$#2%0'-2)#

(iii) 'reliminary rote srvey data !or )ongi(?min1aKar ()rn(&n and )rn(@t) to Ialia4oir 2304> =c4t
transmission line( ?nne*re(2) is here1y re"laced 1y 3evised 'reliminary rote srvey data !or )ongi(
?min1aKar ()rn(&n and )rn(@t) to Ialia4oir 2304> =c4t transmission line( A..':%0'-C)

V#$%&' 3 #( 3

1D# $chedle Fo#1, $chedle Fo# 2, $chedle Fo# 3, $chedle Fo# =, $chedle / and $chedle L are
re"laced 1y enclosed revised $chedle Fo#1 (3ev# 1), $chedle Fo# 2 (3ev# 1), $chedle Fo# 3(3ev#1),
$chedle Fo# = (3ev# 1), $chedle /(3ev#1) and $chedle L (3ev#1) res"ectively HE.5$#2%0'-3M#

1C# $chedle &, -lase ;#1(ii): )he te*t + >i1ration dam"ers !or "hase condctor and @',70 shall 1e
re"laced 1y the !ollowing te*t:

+>i1ration dam"ers !or @',70

?ll other terms and conditions o! the a1ove 1idding docment shall remain naltered#

/ncl#: As stated#
Section 2 Site Particulars

2-3(Rev.1)

APPENDIX 2.A2

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

The following climatic information is given for tender purposes only:

Ambient shade temperature range : 5C -40C
a!imum daily average temperature : "5C
#elative humidity ma!imum : $00%
average : &0%
#ainfall : '(5 m per annum

$0 min( mean wind speed at $0-meters
above ground level : 4)(45 m*sec

+eismic ,one Coefficient : As per -angladesh .ational -uilding Code
/so0eraunic level : &0

6/17(Rev.1)
may also be used to extend the bore hole through local obstructions such as old
construction. Boulders rocky formations etc.

6.4.1.3.2 Rotary method may be used in all ty!es of soil belo" "ater table. #n this
method the boring is carried out by rotating the bit fixed at the lo"er end of the
drill rod. $ro!er care shall be taken to maintain firm contact bet"een the bit and
the bottom of the borehole. Bentonite or drilling mud shall be used as drilling
fluid to stabili%e and !rotect the inside surface of the borehole. &se of
!ercussion tools shall be !ermitted in hard clays and in dense sandy de!osits.

6.4.2 Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

6.4.2.1 'his test shall be conducted in all ty!es of soil de!osits encountered "ithin a
borehole to find the variation in the soil stratification by correlating "ith the
number of blo"s re(uired for unit !enetration of a standard !enetrometer.
)tructure sensitive engineering !ro!erties of cohesive soils and sifts such as
strength and com!ressibility shall not be inferred based on )$' values.

6.4.2.2 'he test shall be conducted at de!ths as follo"s*

+ocation ,e!ths (m)
-ormal )oils for o!en cast
foundations
2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0, 10.0
$ile foundation locations . s!ecial
locations.
Each level at an interval of 1.5
de!th "!to 30 de!th.

6.4.2.3 'he s!acing bet"een the levels of standard !enetration test and next
undisturbed sam!ling shall not be less than 1./m. 0(ui!ments accessories and
!rocedures for conducting the test and for the collection of the disturbed soil
sam!les shall conform to B) 123/ res!ectively. 'he test shall be conducted
immediately after reaching to the test de!th and cleaning of bore hole.

6.4.2.4 'he test shall be carried out by driving a standard s!lit s!oon sam!ler in the
bore hole by means of a 63.1kg hammer having a free fall of /.76 m. 'he
sam!le shall be driven using the hammer for 41/mm recording the bum!er of
blo"s for every 11/mm. 'he number of blo" for the last 3//mm drive shall be
re!orted as - value.

6.4.2.5 'his test shall be discontinued "hen the blo" count is e(ual to 1/. 5t the level
"here the test is discontinued the number of blo"s and the corres!onding
!enetration shall be re!orted. )ufficient (uantity of disturbed soil sam!les shall
be collected from the s!lit s!oon sam!ler for identification and laboratory
testing. 'he sam!le shall be visually classified and recorded at the site as "ell
as !ro!erly !reserved "ithout loss of moisture content and labeled.

7/30 (Rev.1)
APPENDIX 7.A2/1

FOUNDATION STRENGTH FACTOR

230KV FOUR CIRCUIT

The following strength factors shall be used to increase the ultimate tower reactions on the
foundations for the design of the foundations:

Strengt F!"t#r

T#$er T%&e

A&&'(e) *#!)(ng C!+e
2QL, 2,1 2Q15, 2Q30, 2QT6
Normal ondition, !igh "ntensit# Local
wind condition
1$33 1$60
%ecurit# ondition 1$60 1$&0

APPENDIX 7.A2/2

FOUNDATION STRENGTH FACTOR

230KV DOU-*E CIRCUIT.OVER*AND PORTION/

The following strength factors shall be used to increase the ultimate tower reactions on the
foundations for the design of the foundations:

Strengt F!"t#r

T#$er T%&e

A&&'(e) *#!)(ng C!+e
2'L 2'1, 2'25, 2'T6
(ll load cases 1$23 1$35

APPENDIX 7.A4
GEOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS
(Tender Purposes only

Water level at ground level.
Shear characteristics based on direct shear test.

7/32(Rev.1)
So!l C"#e$ory
P"r"%e#er
&

' ( 4
Soil Classification Rocks

Comact
Sand or
Silt/Medium
to Stiff clay
!oose
Sand
or
Silt/Stiff to
medium
clay
"er#
!oose
Sand
or
Silt/Soft
clay
S$% &'( blo)s/3**mm
(+verage S$% of to 7,- of length in case of
iled foundation)

.
10 ,.1* /,
C$% Cone Resistance 0gf/cm1 .

1**.12* 2*.1** /2*
Water level 3oundation )idth
belo) base

+t ground level
Soil 4ensit# 0g/m
3
12** 5** 7** 7**
6ac0fill 4ensit# 0g/m
3
12** 5** 7** 7**
Concrete 4ensit# 0g/m
3
27** 17** 17** 17**
+llo)able 6earing $ressure under
8ltimate +lied !oading 0'/m
2

1,*

7,

7* 7*
!ateral $ressure ($ad 9 Chimne#
3oundations or Raft) 0'/m
2

27*

12*

2, 2,
3rustum angle (degrees to vertical)

1,

1, 1* *
6ond galvanised steel.concrete '/mm1

1.*
APPENDIX 7.A4 (Con#!nued

P"r"%e#er
Soil Category 2,3
&4

3or sand# soil

8ltimate s0in friction : ; <
s

d
tan= +
s

6ored iles <
s

=

*.7
>
4riven iles? Steel <
s

=
*.,
2*@
Concrete <
s

=
1.*
A >

)here

d
: effective overburden
ressureB
C : angle of shearing
resistance
+
s
: surface area of ile
shaft (m
2
)
3or cla# soil

8ltimate s0in friction : D C
8
+
s

D : *.7 E *.3
)here
D : attachment coefficent
C
8
: 8ndrained shear strength

M!n!%u% Re)u!re%en# *or P!led +ound"#!ons ,

P"r"%e#er Re)u!re%en#

Finimum factor of safet# for iles or drilled shafts i.e.
8ltimate resistance to allo)able load
(3or all t#es of soil categories)

1.,
Finimum ercentage of ultimate ulift load (-!#.ou#
*ound"#!on s#ren$#. *"/#or to be resisted b# dead
)eight of iles 9 ile ca
(3or soil categor# 7 onl#)

25-

7/33(Rev.1)
Section 11 Conductors

11-16 (Rev.1)

APPENDIX 11.A3/1 - 230 kV OVERLAND PORTION

CONDUCTOR SYSTEM LOADING

Condu!o"

P#$%& E$"!#-'("& E$"!#'("&
OPG)
Cod& n$*& ACSR M$++$"d ,X-.00
M$.(*u* )o"k(n/ T&n%(on
Cond(!(on

Maximum horizontal tension kN 50% of U! 50% of U! 50% of ".#.
$in% &ressure N'm( 15)0 1)00 1)00
em&erature *+ 5 5 5

E0&"1d$1 ond(!(on (still air)
Maximum horizontal tension kN ,0% of U! 1-.)5 ,0% of ".#.
em&erature *+ -5 -5 -5

E"&!(on Cond(!(on (still air)
Maximum tan.ential tension kN N'/ N'/ N'/
em&erature

*+
S$//(n/ L(*(!% o2 &$"!#'("&
!a..in. #imits of earth0ire as a
&er1enta.e of 1on%u1tor sa.

%

N'/

20

20
+on%u1tor tem&erature *+ 5 5

No!&%3 1. $in% &ressures state% a3ove have 3een a%4uste% to take a11ount of hei.ht an% s&atial
effe1ts.
,. ".#. is minimum 3reakin. stren.th of 567$.
-. 567$ to 3e sa. mat1he% to earth0ire.

[Enclosure-1]

POWER GRID COMPANY OF BANGLADESH LIMITED

BIDDING DOCUMENT
FOR
DESIGN, SUPPLY, ERECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF 230KV
FOUR CIRCUIT TONGI-AMINBAZAR (TURN-IN AND TURN-OUT) TO KALIAKOIR
TRANSMISSION LINE ON TURNKEY BASIS

SECTION 8

TOWERS (Rev.1)

Section 8 Towers

8-i(Rev.1)
SECTION 8 TOWERS (REV. 1)

CONTENTS

CLAUSE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

8.1 SCOPE....................................................................................................................................................1
8.1.1 Classes of Towers ...........................................................................................................................1
Reference shall be made to !!endi" 8.1 for the classes of tower re#$ired. ..............................................1
8.1.% &esi'nation of Tower T(!es...........................................................................................................1
8.1.) Standard *ei'ht Towers .................................................................................................................1
8.1.+ E"tensions.......................................................................................................................................1
8.1., S!an Criteria ...................................................................................................................................1
8.1.- .inim$m Cond$ctor /ei'ht at 0ntermediate Tower......................................................................%
8.1.1 n'le Towers .................................................................................................................................%
8.1.8 Terminal Towers.............................................................................................................................%
8.% &ES023.................................................................................................................................................%
8.%.1 2eneral ...........................................................................................................................................%
8.%.% ttachments to Towers ...................................................................................................................)
8.%.) St$bs ...............................................................................................................................................+
8.%.+ ss$med S(stem 4oadin' Criteria .................................................................................................+
8.%., Climatic 4oadin' ............................................................................................................................+
8.%.,b 3ormal 4oad Condition..................................................................................................................+
8.%.- *i'h 0ntensit( 4ocal /ind 4oadin's..............................................................................................1
8.%.1 Sec$rit( 4oadin' (5ro6en /ire) ....................................................................................................8
8.%.1b Cascade Condition..........................................................................................................................8
8.%.8 Constr$ction and .aintenance 4oadin' .........................................................................................8
8.%.7 &ownlead Tensions ........................................................................................................................7
8.%.18 &own dro!!ers to S$bstation E#$i!ment .......................................................................................7
8.%.11 9ltimate !!lied 4oadin's...........................................................................................................18
8.%.1% llowable 9ltimate 9nit Stresses.................................................................................................18
8.%.1) &esi'n Criteria..............................................................................................................................18
8.%.1+ 5olted :oints .................................................................................................................................11
8.%.1, Electrical Clearances - 4ive .etal and Earthed Steelwor6s.........................................................11
8.%.1- &ownlead Clearances ...................................................................................................................11
8.%.11 nti-Climbin' &evices.................................................................................................................11
8.%.18 4ivestoc6 2$ards ..........................................................................................................................1%
8.%.17 5ird 2$ards...................................................................................................................................1%
8.%.%8 ccess ;acilities ...........................................................................................................................1%
8.%.%1 &an'er and 0dentification Plates...................................................................................................1)
8.%.%% Earthwire 5ondin'........................................................................................................................1)
8.%.%) Earthin' of Towers .......................................................................................................................1+
8.%.%+ &esi'n Calc$lations ......................................................................................................................1+
8.%.%, ;abrication &rawin's....................................................................................................................1,
8.%.%- Cradle 2$ards ...............................................................................................................................1,
8.) .TER04S .......................................................................................................................................1-
8.).1 Steel ..............................................................................................................................................1-
8.).% .alleable Cast 0ron.......................................................................................................................1-
8.).) 5olts< 3$ts< Clevis Pins and /ashers...........................................................................................1-
8.).) /eldin' ........................................................................................................................................11
8.).+ ;loorin' ........................................................................................................................................11
8.+ /OR=.3S*0P................................................................................................................................11
8.+.1 2eneral .........................................................................................................................................11
8.+.% C$ttin' ..........................................................................................................................................11
8.+.) &rillin' and P$nchin'...................................................................................................................18
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8.+.+ Presswor6>5endin'.......................................................................................................................18
8.+., /eldin' ........................................................................................................................................18
8.+.- Erection .ar6s .............................................................................................................................17
8., PROTECT0?E TRET.E3T.............................................................................................................%8
8.,.1 2alvanisin'...................................................................................................................................%8
8.- TO/ER ERECT0O3...........................................................................................................................%1
8.-.1 2eneral .........................................................................................................................................%1
8.-.% Safet(............................................................................................................................................%1
8.-.) Site Stora'e...................................................................................................................................%1
8.-.+ &ama'ed Steelwor6......................................................................................................................%1
8.-., &ama'ed 2alvanisin'...................................................................................................................%1
8.-.- /or6manshi!................................................................................................................................%1
8.-.1 nti-Climbin' &evices< &an'er and 0dentification Plates............................................................%%
8.-.8 ircraft 3avi'ation (Obstr$ction ids) ........................................................................................%%
8.1 @940TA CO3TRO4 ........................................................................................................................%%
8.1.1 2eneral .........................................................................................................................................%%
8.1.% /eldin' ........................................................................................................................................%)
8.1.) Castin's ........................................................................................................................................%+
8.1.+ Chec6 Erection .............................................................................................................................%+
8.1.+ 2alvanisin'...................................................................................................................................%,
8.1., Tolerances.....................................................................................................................................%,
8.1.- Protot(!e Tests - 4attice Steel Tower...........................................................................................%,
8.1.1 Certificate of Conformit( .............................................................................................................%-
8.1.8 @$alit( Control after Erection ......................................................................................................%1

APPENDIX

Section 8 Towers

8-1(Rev.1)
SECTION 8
TOWERS

8.1 SCOPE
The sco!e incl$des desi'n< testin'< fabrication< s$!!l( and erection of towers on the basis of tender
s!ecification.
0t ma( be mentioned here that the 1)%6? towers are not to be desi'ned b( the Contractor. The
available drawin's of 1)%6? towers shall be !rovided b( the Em!lo(er. The Contractor has to
!re!are the sho! drawin's from above available tower drawin's. 0n case< an( information missin' in
the above available tower drawin's< the Contractor has to ass$me the same as !er relevant
0nternational Standard which will be finaliBed after disc$ssion with Em!lo(er.
8.1.1 Cl!!e! "# T"$e%!
Reference shall be made to !!endi" 8.1 for the classes of tower re#$ired.
8.1.& De!'()*'") "# T"$e% T+,e!
Reference shall be made to !!endi" 8.% for the desi'nation and $se of the different tower t(!es.
8.1.- S*).%. He'(/* T"$e%!
ll standard hei'ht towers are those desi'ned to s$!!ort the cond$ctors at the defined clearance
above desi'nated 'ro$nd $nder the s!ecified $ltimate limit state s(stem loadin' ass$min' s$ch
towers are at the same level on level 'ro$nd and at the standard s!an a!art.
9nless s!ecified to the contrar(< after ta6in' acco$nt of the len'th of the ins$lator set all standard
hei'ht towers shall be arran'ed so that the !oint of attachment or s$s!ension of the !hase
cond$ctors above the 'ro$nd shall be the same for all tower t(!es.
8.1.0 E1*e)!'")!
/here s!ecified each t(!e of tower shall be desi'ned to allow for variations in hei'ht. Towers with
an( s!ecified combination of e"tensions to the standard hei'ht tower< shall be ca!able of carr(in'
all re#$ired !hase cond$ctors< earthwires< ins$lator sets and fittin's $nder the s!ecified s(stem
loadin'.
Reference shall be made to the !!endi" 8.) for the ran'e and t(!e of e"tensions re#$ired. Tower
with different le' e"tensions shall be $sed as !er re#$irement of the ro$te.
/here individ$al le' e"tensions are s!ecified for lattice steel towers the( shall be directl( inter-
connectable and f$ll( com!atible with the basic tower bod( and all s!ecified bod( e"tensions.
8.1.2 S,) C%'*e%'
The s!an len'ths s!ecified in !!endi" 8.+ shall be deemed to be the horiBontal distance between
centre lines of adCacent s$!!ort. /hen a s!an in e"cess of the s!ecified ma"im$m s!an is
$navoidable< advice on the a!!lication sho$ld be obtained from the En'ineer.
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ll an'le towers when $sed with the corres!ondin' ma"im$m an'les of deviation and all
intermediate t(!e towers shall be $sed so that the s$m of the two adCacent s!ans stated in !!endi"
8.+ is not e"ceeded< !rovided that no sin'le s!an len'th e"ceeds the s!ecified ma"im$m. &esi'ns
shall allow for the adCacent s!ans of the ma"im$m s!ecified len'th with one of the s!ans at the
ma"im$m allowed for a sin'le s!an.
Section t(!e tower ma( be $sed at strai'ht line !ositions where necessar( for $!lift conditions or for
sectionin' and tensionin' of the !hase cond$ctors and earthwires in a strai'ht r$n of transmission
line ro$te.
n'le towers shall be s$itable for minim$m wei'ht s!ans combined with ma"im$m wind s!an
thro$'h the f$ll an'$lar ran'e of line deviations for which the an'le towers are desi'ned.
8.1.3 M')'454 C").56*"% We'(/* * I)*e%4e.'*e T"$e%
The total wei'ht s$!!orted b( an( intermediate tower s$s!ension ins$lator set shall not be less than
the s!ecified !ercenta'e (see !!endi" 8.+) of the total wei'ht of the corres!ondin' !hase
cond$ctors in the two adCacent s!ans. This condition shall a!!l( $nder the s!ecified loadin'
conditions.
8.1.7 A)(le T"$e%!
;or an'le Towers at the mean an'le of deviation< the mean horiBontal se!aration between circ$its
shall not be less than that of an intermediate t(!e s$!!ort.
;or b$ndled !hase cond$ctors the !hase cond$ctor attachment !oints on each crossarm>'antr( shall
be arran'ed to ens$re that the nominal horiBontal se!aration between s$b-cond$ctors at the tension
Coint (dead end)< is not red$ced b( more than %, mm.
8.1.8 Te%4')l T"$e%!
Terminal Towers shall !rovide the corres!ondin' se!aration at the s!ecified line entr(. dditional
!hase cond$ctor attachment !oints shall be !rovided at the s!ecified an'les of entr(. dditional
crossarms for down-leads or for $se in C$nction arran'ements with f$ll !hase tension shall be
!rovided when s!ecified.
8.& DESIGN
8.&.1 Ge)e%l
Towers shall have the 'eneral arran'ements and confi'$rations shown in the drawin's incl$ded with
the S!ecification. The( shall be desi'ned to resist the s!ecified s(stem loadin' ta6in' into
consideration the re#$ired stren'th co-ordination factors. Clearances between live !arts and
s$!!ortin' steelwor6 and between the !hase cond$ctors and 'ro$nd or other obstacles shall be as
s!ecified.
ll tower desi'ns shall be s$ch as to facilitate ins!ection< !aintin'< maintenance< re!airs and
o!eration with the contin$it( of s$!!l( bein' the !rime consideration.
The desi'n shall be s$ch that the n$mber of different !arts shall be as few as !ossible to facilitate
trans!ort< erection and ins!ection. The ma"im$m wei'ht of the heaviest sin'le member sho$ld be
limited to that within the normal liftin' ca!abilit( of the !ro!osed erection e#$i!ment.
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.ain le' members of lattice steel towers shall be formed of the ma"im$m sin'le len'ths a!!ro!riate
to the bod( or le' e"tensions< and shall not witho$t the En'ineerDs a!!roval< incor!orate additional
s!liced sections.
;or lattice steel towers a f$ll( trian'$lated s(stem of bracin's shall !referabl( be ado!ted. 0f f$ll
trian'$lation is not ado!ted< the overall stabilit( and secondar( bendin'< stresses m$st be considered
in the desi'n.
/here fabrication !rocesses em!lo(ed adversel( affect the material !ro!erties< or introd$ce Bones
of hi'h stress concentration the overall desi'n of the str$ct$res shall ta6e s$ch factors into acco$nt.
Crossarms shall be so arran'ed that the( can be disconnected in the !lane of the lon'it$dinal face of
the tower witho$t dist$rbin' an( members formin' !art of the tower bod(.
ll !anels below the !roto t(!e test tower hei'ht m$st be of =-braced.
8.&.& A**6/4e)*! *" T"$e%!
The attachment of !hase cond$ctors< earthwires and erection>maintenance brac6ets shall be
$nderta6en as followsE
() I)*e%4e.'*e L**'6e S*eel T"$e%!
i) S$s!ension ins$lator set and earthwire attachments shall be of an a!!roved swivel or
shac6le arran'ementE
ii) dCacent to and either side of all s$s!ension ins$lators set attachment !oints< additional
maintenance !oints shall be !rovided< ca!able of resistin' the s!ecified constr$ction and
maintenance (CF.) loadE
iii) dCacent to the earthwire s$s!ension set attachment !oint< an additional maintenance !oint
shall be !rovided< ca!able of resistin' the s!ecified CF. loadE
iv) t each tower bod( crossarm connection !oint (bottom chord level) maintenance
!lates>brac6ets shall be !rovided for the attachment of ri''in' bloc6s< ca!able of resistin'
the s!ecified CF. loadE
v) /here it is !ro!osed to erect com!lete sections of the tower b( crane or helico!ter then
!ermanent liftin' !oints shall be !rovided.
(8) A)(le9Te)!'") L**'6e S*eel T"$e%
i) Tension ins$lator set attachments shall be of an a!!roved swivel or shac6le arran'ementE
ii) dCacent to and either side of all tension ins$lator set attachment !oints< additional
maintenance !oints shall be !rovided< ca!able of resistin' the s!ecified CF. loadin'. The
additional maintenance !oints shall !rovide the necessar( mo$ntin's for strin'in' and
maintenance e#$i!mentE
iii) dCacent to all tension ins$lator set attachment !oints< a vertical maintenance attachment
!oint shall be !rovided< ca!able of resistin' either the s!ecified CF. loads or that im!osed
b( the $se of a cond$ctor strin'in' !latformE
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iv) dCacent to the earthwire tension set attachment !oint< an additional maintenance !oint
shall be !rovided< ca!able of resistin' the s!ecified CF. loadsE
v) t each tower bod( crossarm connection !oint (bottom chord level) maintenance
!lates>brac6ets shall be !rovided for the attachment of ri''in'< bloc6s< ca!able of resistin'
the s!ecified CF. loads.
ll tower 'eneral arran'ement drawin's and>or erection dia'rams shall clearl( indicate the safe
wor6in'< load ca!acities of all maintenance !oints.
8.&.- S*58!
St$bs for the standard hei'ht tower< tower bod( and le' e"tensions shall be of the same desi'n.
9nless s!ecified to the contrar( onl( one desi'n of st$b shall be !ermitted for each t(!e of tower
and the st$bs shall be identical for all fo$r le's. Two different t(!e of st$b desi'n ma( re#$ire for
ri'id frame fo$ndation and !ile fo$ndation. 3o e"tra !a(ments shall be made for s$ch two t(!e of
st$b. ;or details of the cleat desi'n< reference shall be made to Cla$se 1.%.+.
The thic6ness of the st$b le' members shall not be less than the corres!ondin' tower le' members.

8.&.0 L".')( C%'*e%'

%)8 6? towers shall be desi'ned in accordance with the !rovisions of Cla$se 8.%.+ to 8.%.%- and
reevant !!endices at end of this Section.

The towers shall be desi'ned and dimensioned for ma"im$m sim$ltaneo$s load. The desi'n load
shall be calc$lated as !er standard codes of !ractice ta6in' into followin' load ass$m!tionsG

i. .a"im$m wor6in' tension (./T) for cond$ctor and earthwire (OP2/) shall be
a!!lied ,8H of $ltimate tensile stren'th (9TS).

ii. .a"im$m o!eratin' tem!erat$re shall be of 88IC and minim$m tem!erat$re shall
be of ,IC.

iii. .a"im$m wind on cond$ctor and earthwire shall be of 03.02 49!e6 (18 min$te
mean wind s!eed at 18m elevation). Effect of hei'ht on wind s!eed shall be
considered as !er criteria 'iven in Climatic loadin'.

The effect of obli#$e wind )8I F +,I shall be considered in addition to 8I in normal condition. ll
tower load cases shall be considered in minim$m and ma"im$m an'les.

8.&.2 Cl'4*'6 L".')(
The climatic loadin's on the cond$ctors and ins$lators have been calc$lated $sin' the followin' e"!ressionsG
The Contractor shall a!!l( the reliabilit( factor s$ch as =
1
J 1 to calc$late for climatic loadin's.
() C").56*"%!
;
c
J #
des
C
f
Cos
%

whereG
#
des
J desi'n wind !ress$re incl$din' hei'ht and s!atial effects (6'>m
%
)
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J #
8
K =
1

#
8
J 1>% L ?
%

L J 8.1%
Cond$ctorG ? (vera'e wind) J wind s!eed at 18m hei'ht< corres!ondin' to an avera'in'
!eriod of 18min. havin' a ret$rn !eriod of ,8(ears J 03.02 49!e6
EarthwireG ? (vera'e wind) " 1.1
J (*>18)
1>n
(nJ,)
* J Cond$ctor avera'e hei'ht and earthwire hei'ht
C
f
J ;orce coefficient
J1.88 Cond$ctors F Earthwire
J f$ll !roCected area !er!endic$lar to the wind (m
%
)
J an'le of incidence of the wind to the cond$ctors.
3oteG The effective force is !er!endic$lar to the cond$ctor.
The total effect of the wind $!on b$ndle cond$ctors will be e#$al to the s$m of the actions on the
individ$al s$b cond$ctor.

(8) I)!5l*"%!
;
l
J #
des
C
f

whereG
#
des
J desi'n wind !ress$re incl$din' hei'ht and s!atial effects (6'>m
%
)
J #
8
K =
1

#
8
J 1>% L ?
%

L J 8.1%
? (vera'e wind) J wind s!eed at 18m hei'ht< corres!ondin' to an avera'in'
!eriod of 18min. havin' a ret$rn !eriod of ,8(ears : 03.02 49!
J (*>18)
1>n
(nJ,)
* J 0ns$lator avera'e hei'ht
C
f
J ;orce coefficient (1.+)
J area of ins$lator !er!endic$lar to the wind (m
%
)

(6) L**'6e T"$e%!
;or lattice towers the followin' form$lae shall be $sed to calc$late the wind loadin' on the tower.
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8--(Rev.1)
;
t
J #
8
=
1
M*>18N
(1O8.%Sin
%
%) (
l
C
f1
Cos
%
O
%
C
f%
Sin
%
)
whereG
#
8
J 1>% L ?
%

L J 8.1%
? (vera'e wind) J wind s!eed at 18m hei'ht< corres!ondin' to an avera'in' !eriod of
18min. havin' a ret$rn !eriod of ,8(ears : 03.02 49!
* J hei'ht to the centre of !ress$re of the !anel (m) $nder consideration< e"ce!t *i'h 0ntensit(
4ocal /ind load case
J 8.% for all load cases e"ce!t *i'h 0ntensit( 4ocal /ind load case
J8.% for *i'h 0ntensit( 4ocal /ind load case where *Jh< hJtotal hei'ht of the tower
J an'le of incidence of the wind to face 1
1
<
%
J area of members in face 1 and %
C
f1
< C
f%
J ;orce coefficient for faces 1 and %
;or flat sided members C
ff
J ).7- (1-1.,P O P
%
)
P J solidit( ratio
;or circ$lar section members C
fc
J %.%, (1-1.,P O ).1%,P
%
)
;or mi"ed constr$ction C
f
J C
ff

f
O C
fc

c

whereG J total area of members<
f
area of flat sided members and
c
area of circ$lar members.
3oteG 1) /here access ladders are fitted< the( sho$ld be incl$ded in the res!ective face areaE
%) ;or horiBontal formation towers between the 'antr( and the waist< for an( wind direction a!art from
Dlon'it$dinalD both inner and o$ter transverse faces sho$ld be consideredE
;or non s(mmetrical towers< the form$lae 'iven in (c) shall not be $sed< b$t either sin'le or m$lti-frames
shall be considered.

(.) S')(le #%4e!
;
f
J #
8
=
1
M*>18N
C
f
Cos
%

where
#
8
J 1>% L ?
%

L J 8.1%
? (vera'e wind) as !er 0EC -88%-J wind s!eed at 18m hei'ht< corres!ondin' to an avera'in'
!eriod of 18min. havin' a ret$rn !eriod of ,8(ears
M*>18N

J as defined in (c)
J area of the members in the frame
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C
f
J force coefficient factor defined belowG

Q1.,8 O 1.8,(8.- R P)
1.8
S " Q
f
O (8.- O 8.+ P
%

c
S for P T8.-

where
f
J area of flat sided members (m
%
)

c
J area of circ$lar members (m
%
)
P J solidit( ratio
;or m$lti-frames the shieldin' of the %nd frame sho$ld be considered< $tiliBin' the e"!ressionG
J (
1
O
%
)
where
1
J area of frame 1 determined above

%
J area of frame % determined in accordance with the above
J shieldin' factor
J
1
O 8. 1, (U- 1) (P-8.1) b$t T 1.8
1
J (1- P) 1.87 (
f
O 8.8)
c
) b$t T 1.8

U J s!acin' ratio

8.&.28 N"%4l L". C").'*'")
The towers shall be desi'ned for the followin' loads considered to be a!!licable sim$ltaneo$sl(.
() Ve%*'6l L".!
&ead wei'ht of tower< wei'ht of ins$lators and all other fittin's< act$al dead wei'ht of
cond$ctor< earthwire and OP2/ of s!ecified wei'ht s!an len'ths< and a load of %886'
re'ardin' the wei'ht of a lineman with tools.
(8) T%)!ve%!e L".!
/ind !ress$re at ri'ht an'le to the line on the whole !roCected area of cond$ctors and
earthwires of the s!ecified len'ths (wind s!ans)< tower members< ins$lators and all other fittin's
and the transverse com!onents of the ma"im$m wor6in' tensions of cond$ctor F earthwire d$e
to ma"im$m horiBontal deviation an'le of the line.
(6) L")('*5.')l L".!
Please refer to the !!endi".
(.) E66e)*%'6 L".!
Towers shall be chec6ed for eccentric loadin' ca$sed b( the cond$ctors and earthwire str$n' on
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one side of the tower. 0n chec6in' the tower for this 6ind of loadin' the loads mentioned above
for vertical< transverse and lon'it$dinal loads shall be considered for three !hase cond$ctors
and earthwire on one side of the tower in addition to wind on tower and wei'ht of tower.
;or terminal towers< torsion loads ca$sed b( the $nbalanced lon'it$dinal wor6in' tension d$e
to one circ$it cond$ctors and earthwire str$n' shall be considered.
8.&.3 H'(/ I)*e)!'*+ L"6l W'). L".')(!
*i'h intensit( local wind is re#$ired to be considered b( a!!l(in' wind !ress$re on tower bod( at
directions shown in the s6etch of !!endi" 8.,. The wind !ress$re shall be calc$lated as !er
criteria 'iven in Climatic 4oadin'.

8.&.7 Se65%'*+ L".')(
Two conditions of sec$rit( loadin's have been considered in the desi'n of the towersG
() B%";e) W'%e
The ma"im$m wor6in' tension of cond$ctor and earthwire for $nbalanced lon'it$dinal loads d$e to
brea6a'e of !hase cond$ctors and earthwire shall be considered $nder bro6en wire condition.
Towers shall be desi'ned to 6ee! safel( the tensional loads 'enerated b( brea6a'e of cond$ctor and
earthwire as s!ecified in !!endi".
ll attachment !oints with no bro6en wire load shall have the vertical< transverse and lon'it$dinal
loads as s!ecified $nder normal loadin' condition. The !oints with bro6en wire lon'it$dinal loads
shall have the vertical and transverse loads d$e to the bro6en wire wei'ht and wind s!ans to'ether
with the transverse com!onent of the !hase or 'ro$nd wire from the $nbro6en s!an. /ind s!eed
s!ecified in cla$se 8.%.+ is re#$ired to be considered.
Each tower shall be desi'ned so that no fail$re or !ermanent distortion occ$rs when tested with
a!!lied forces considerin' the safet( factors as mentioned in Cla$se here$nder.
The s!ecified bro6en wire loadin' (resid$al static loads) shall be a!!lied to the defined !hase
cond$ctor and earthwire attachment !ointsE whilst the intact sec$rit( loadin' shall be a!!lied to the
remainin' !hase cond$ctor and earthwire attachment !oints.
;or towers fitted with s$s!ension ins$lator sets the alleviatin' effects of the ins$lator set movement
have to be considered as mentioned in cla$se 8.%.,. 3o allowance shall be ta6en of an( movement
of the tower< $nless s!ecificall( stated.
(8) A)*' C!6.e C").'*'")
&<-= ). &<T3 towers shall be chec6ed for the followin' anti-cascadin' conditions with all
cond$ctor and earthwire intact onl( on one side of the towerG
(') T%)!ve%!e l".!
These loads shall be ta6en no wind condition for tensions of cond$ctor>earthwire $nder ever(da(
tem!erat$re d$e to the ma"im$m horiBontal an'le deviation of the line.
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('') Ve%*'6l l".!
These loads shall be the s$m of wei'ht of cond$ctor>earthwire as !er wei'ht s!an of intact
cond$ctor>earthwire< wei'ht of ins$lator strin's and accessories.
(''') L")('*5.')l l".!
These loads shall be the !$ll of cond$ctor>earthwire at ever(da( tem!erat$re and no wind a!!lied
sim$ltaneo$sl( at all !oints on one side with Bero de'ree line deviation.
8.&.8 C")!*%56*'") ). M')*e))6e L".')(
The s!ecified constr$ction and maintenance loadin' shall be a!!lied to all !hase cond$ctor and
earthwire attachment !oints in the combinations stated.
/here a!!ro!riate that loadin' and>or their individ$al com!onents shall also be a!!lied to the
corres!ondin' maintenance !oints e.'. the vertical com!onent shall be a!!lied to vertical
maintenance attachment !oints< whilst the lon'it$dinal is distrib$ted to the horiBontal maintenance
!lates.
ll members with an inclination of +8 de'rees to 78 de'rees to the vertical< shall be chec6ed for the
effects of !oint loadin' of 1.,63 at its most onero$s !osition. 3o other loadin' shall be considered
$nder this condition.
ll cross-arm tie members shall be chec6ed for the effect of !oint loadin' of %.1 63 at each
connection !oint of fall arrester.
0t is the ContractorDs res!onsibilit( to consider all constr$ctional loadin' d$e to his !ro!osed method
of tower erection and cond$ctor strin'in'. /here necessar(< an( additional loadin' d$e to these
methods shall be considered in the desi'n of the tower and es!eciall( the s!ecified maintenance<
liftin' or attachment !oints. 9nder these conditions a minim$m !artial safet( factor of 1., shall be
considered.
8.&.> D"$)le. Te)!'")!
The ma"im$m downlead tension shall be as s!ecified in !!endi" 8.,. *owever< for the !$r!ose
of tower desi'n the( shall be ass$med to be Bero e"ce!t where the vertical load com!onent increases
the stresses in tower members. These tensions shall be ass$med to a!!l( at both ends on low d$t(
tension ins$lator sets.
8.&.1= D"$) .%",,e%! *" S58!**'") E?5',4e)*
The desi'n of down dro!!ers shall ta6e into acco$nt the limitin' stren'th of s$bstation e#$i!ment
s!ecified in !!endi" 8.,.

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8.&.11 Ul*'4*e A,,l'e. L".')(!
The followin' overload factors (factor of safet() shall be a!!lied to all loads to convert to the
$ltimate loadin' for tower desi'nG

N"%4l
(Rel'8'l'*+)
C").'*'") (NC)
Se65%'*+
(B%";e) W'%e)
C").'*'")
(BWC)
C!6.e
C").'*'")
(CC)
H'(/ I)*e)!'*+ L"6l
W'). C").'*'")
(HILWC)
S5!,e)!'")
T"$e%! @
Hev+
S5!,e)!'")
T"$e%!
1.&2 1.=2 1 1.2
A)(le @
Te%4')l
T"$e%!
1.&2 1.=2 1 1.2

8.&.1& All"$8le Ul*'4*e U)'* S*%e!!e!
The allowable $ltimate $nit stresses $sed in the determination of the nominal stren'th of s$!!ort
members shall be based on the followin' criteriaG
(a) ;or lattice steel tower shall be based on the recommendations contained in 5S 8188-) or
3S0>SCE Std 18-71. ;or Std 18-71 the a!!ro!riate reference stress levels shall be based
on the val$es s!ecified in 5S ,7,8< and as s$mmarised belowG

G%.e Re#e%e)6e S*%e!! Level (N944A)

S%),:R2% %), T 1- mm 3ominal Thic6ness
%%, V 1- T +8mm
S%1,:R %1, T 1-mm
%-, V 1- T +8mm
S),,:O ),, T1-mm
)+, V 1- T +8mm
(b) ;or lattice steel tower where the a!!ro!riate desi'n stresses are not contained in the
s!ecified code of !ractice>man$al< reference shall be made to 5S ,7,8E

8.&.1- De!'() C%'*e%'
The ma"im$m allowable slenderness ratios for members of lattice steel towers shall beG
;or le' members< crossarm chords 1%8
;or other load-bearin' com!ression members %88
;or secondar( bracin's %,8
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;or tension onl( members ),8
;or an'les with slenderness ratios
meas$red abo$t their "-" and>or (-( a"is %88
Secondar( bracin's shall be desi'ned in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S 8188-).
.embers shall be of s$ch siBe< sha!e and len'th as to !recl$de dama'e or fail$re from vibration or
stress reversal< incl$din' the detailin' of the connections.
The minim$m thic6ness and diameter of material $sed in members and bolts shall be in accordance
with the re#$irements of !!endi" 8.-.

8.&.10 B"l*e. B"')*!
/here a!!ro!riate all metal !arts shall be sec$red with bolts and n$ts with sin'le s!rin' washers.
ll n$ts and bolts shall be in accordance with cla$se 8.).) $nless s!ecified to the contrar(.
/hen in !osition all bolts shall !roCect thro$'h the corres!ondin' n$ts b( at least three threads< b$t
s$ch !roCections shall not e"ceed 18 mm. 3o screwed threads shall form !art of a shearin' !lane
between members.
The n$ts of all bolts attachin' !hase cond$ctor ins$lator sets< earthwire sets< maintenance
brac6ets>!lates< access ladder brac6ets< fall arrest s(stem attachment brac6ets shall be loc6ed in an
a!!roved manner !referabl( b( loc6n$ts.

The diameter of bolts $sed for towers shall be 1-mm and %+ mm onl( for new desi'n. ;or e"istin'
desi'n< bolt siBes are mentioned in the relevant a!!roved desi'n drawin's which are enclosed in the
drawin' section.
The bolts of an( one diameter in a tower shall be one 'rade of steel.
4e' members shall be Coined in s$ch a wa( that electrical contin$it( is maintained to 'ro$nd.
8.&.12 Ele6*%'6l Cle%)6e! C L've Me*l ). E%*/e. S*eel$"%;!
.inim$m clearance between live metal and earthed steelwor6 shall be in accordance with the
re#$irements of !!endi" 8.1.
8.&.13 D"$)le. Cle%)6e!
The clearance in still-air between downleads shall be in accordance with the re#$irements of
!!endi" 8.1. 0n e"ce!tional circ$mstances and with the a!!roval of the En'ineer< $nder
conditions of ma"im$m (o!!osin') cond$ctor swin' and sa'< the clearance ma( be red$ced to the
val$es s!ecified in !!endi" 8.1.
8.&.17 A)*'CCl'48')( Dev'6e!
Each s$!!ort shall be fitted with an a!!roved t(!e of anti-climbin' device as s!ecified in !!endi"
8.8. The hei'ht of the anti-climbin' device shall be adC$stable and shall be within the limits
s!ecified in the !!endi".
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/here s!ecified the anti-climbin' device shall be !rovided with a hin'ed section where access for
!ersonnel is re#$ired. The hin'ed section shall be ca!able of bein' bolted and loc6ed in the closed
!osition with either a bolt< n$t and loc6n$t or a !adloc6. 0n the o!en !osition< no !roCection to
im!ede safe access shall be !ermitted.
0n no case shall an anti-climbin' device be installed where it can be b(!assed from a side slo!e or
internal bracin'.
5arbed wire t(!e anti-climbin' devices shall com!l( with the followin' re#$irementsG
(a) 5arbed wire shall be of the mild steel t(!e with hi'h sec$rit( lon' barbs 1, mm lon' set at
,8 mm s!acin'< b$t in all other res!ects the barbed wire shall com!l( with 5S +18%<
Section +E
(b) ;or lattice steel towers the minim$m distance between strands or between strands and
horiBontal tower member>!ole sections shall not be less than 1,8 mmE
(c) 3o $n!rotected s!ace 'reater than %)8 mm across shall be left inside the deviceE
(d) S!acers shall be fitted at 1., m intervals and shall be attached to tower members where
!ossibleE
(e) 3ormall( , strands of barbed wire are re#$ired o$tside the tower face and ) strands insideE
S!i6ed t(!e anti-climbin' devices shall com!l( with the followin' re#$irementsG
(a) The minim$m s!i6e diameter shall not be less than 18 mm< and shall !roCect horiBontall(
,8 mm and c$rve verticall( down b( +8 mm.
(b) /here s!i6es are bolted to the s$!!ort frame the s!i6e threads m$st be clenched after
installation.
8.&.18 L've!*"6; G5%.!
.eans shall be !rovided on all lattice steel towers and tower e"tensions to avoid the ris6 of
livestoc6 bein' ca$'ht between tower members and bein' inC$red.
Tower members near the aro$nd shall be s$fficientl( rob$st to avoid bein' dama'ed b( livestoc6.
To enable s$!!lementar( livestoc6 '$ards to be added< s!are holes< normall( 11., mm diameter and
)88 mm a!art< shall be !rovided on each face of the main le' members and the a!!ro!riate faces of
bracin' members< for a distance of a!!ro"imatel( 1%88 mm from 'ro$nd level.
8.&.1> B'%. G5%.!
/here s!ecified bird '$ards of an a!!roved t(!e shall be fitted to intermediate towers fitted with
s$s!ension ins$lator sets. The bird '$ard shall either com!rise a saw-tooth !late< or a len'th of
earthwire s$itabl( de-stranded and s!la(ed o$t at each end and clam!ed to the cross arm member.
8.&.&= A66e!! F6'l'*'e!
Each s$!!ort shall be fitted with a!!roved access facilities as s!ecified in !!endi" 8.8. The
followin' re#$irements for s!ecific t(!es of access facilities shall a!!l( as a!!ro!riate.
() S*e, B"l*!
i) Ste! bolts shall be fitted between s!ecified levels at )88 mm s!acin'E
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ii) On do$ble circ$it towers the( shall be fitted on the ri'ht hand le' on both transverse facesE
for sin'le circ$it towers the( shall be fitted on the ri'ht hand le' on one transverse faceE
iii) The first ste! bolt below each cross arm or 'antr( shall be located on the transverse face of
the le'< and all remainin' ste! bolts shall be fitted< alternativel( on the remainin' of the
s$!!ortE
iv) On terminal and C$nction towers< !rovision shall be made for fittin' of ste! bolts on all
le'sE
v) Ste! bolts shall not be less than 1- mm diameters< fitted with n$t< washer and n$t and shall
!roCect not less than %88 mm from the s$!!ort when fittedE
vi) ;or steel !oles< removable ste! bolts or ste! brac6ets in accordance with the re#$irements
of (v) shall be fitted. The ste! bolt brac6ets shall be !ermanentl( attached to the !oleE
vii) /here s$!!ort le's are fabricated from solid ro$nd sections< clam! t(!e ste!s shall be
!rovided at similar s!aces and !roCection as ste! bolts.
(8) L..e%!
i) 4adders shall be fitted between s!ecified levels< s$!!ort faces and either e"ternall( or
internall(E
ii) 4adders shall be in accordance with 5S +%11< ),8 mm between internal faces and )88 mm
r$n' s!acin'E
iii) Rest !latforms shall where s!ecified be fitted at a!!ro"imatel( 18m hei'ht increments with
the rest !latform 8,8 mm s#$are and fitted with a '$ard rail (1888 mm above the !latform)<
intermediate rail and toe board (!roCectin' 188 mm)E
iv) 4adders shall !roCect 1188mm above !latforms< $nless other hand holds are !rovided and
shall be between 1,8 to %)8 mm from the !latform where side access to the !latform is
!rovided.
(6) Fll A%%e!* S+!*e4!
i) ;all arrest s(stem shall be in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S E3 )-8E
ii) The s(stem shall be either a '$ided t(!e fall arrester on a ri'id anchora'e line to 5S E3
),)-1< or a '$ided t(!e fall arrester on a fle"ible anchora'e line to 5S E3 ),)-%.
(.) W"%; Pl*#"%4!
i) /or6 !latforms shall be !rovided with hand rails as detailed in cla$se (b) iii)E
ii) Platforms shall be desi'ned for a transient load of 1.,63 verticall( concentrated load over
an( s#$are with a )88 mm side< !l$s a 1., 63>s#m verticall( distrib$ted load a!!lied
sim$ltaneo$sl( to !rod$ce the worst loadin' condition.
iii) ;loorin' for !latforms shall be the o!en t(!e metal in accordance with 5S +,7% and 5S E3
0SO 1+1%%-1 to ).
8.&.&1 D)(e% ). I.e)*'#'6*'") Pl*e!
ll towers shall be fitted with dan'er and identification !lates as s!ecified in !!endi" 8. 8.
8.&.&& E%*/$'%e B").')(
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ttachment holes for the connection of earthwire bonds shall be !rovided adCacent to the earthwire
attachment !oint
8.&.&- E%*/')( "# T"$e%!
ttachment holes for the connection of the 'ro$nd earthin' cond$ctor shall be !rovided on all lattice
towers standard hei'hts adCacent to the st$b connection< le' and bod( e"tension and cleats of st$bs.
8.&.&0 De!'() Cl65l*'")!
&-=;V 0 C'%65'* T"$e%!
The Contractor shall s$bmit the followin' desi'n calc$lations to the En'ineerG
(a) wire clearance dia'ramE
(b) line dia'ramE
(c) tower desi'n calc$lations (in an a!!roved format) indicatin' the a!!lied loadin' alon'with
calc$lation< loadin' tree< bod( wind load calc$lation< the desi'n load for each member
$nder the critical loadin' case< member siBe< slenderness ratio< allowable load and end
connection detailsE
(d) when re#$ested the load for each member for each loadin' case shall be made availableE
(e) fo$ndation load sched$leE
(f) wire clearance dia'rams for each terminal and C$nction !osition.
The Contractor shall not !roceed with an( tower !rotot(!e test $ntil after the a!!roval of the desi'n
calc$lation. This is a H"l. P"')*.
The Contractor shall s$bmit three sets sho! drawin' alon'with $toC& soft co!( of each tower
for record !$r!ose after the s$ccessf$l !roto assembl(.
&-=;V D"58le C'%65'* T"$e%
The sco!e does not incl$de desi'n of towers. Previo$sl( desi'ned and tested towers will be $sed for
this line.
The drawin's of Tower t(!e %&T- with - m e"tension re#$ired b( this bid will be !rovided with
the bid doc$ment. The bidders are re#$ested to caref$ll( chec6 the available drawin's of this tower
before s$bmission of bid. The Contractor shall !re!are sho! drawin's< fabricate and s$!!l( towers
accordin' to these drawin's. The Contractor shall s$bmit three sets sho! drawin's alon'with
$toC& soft co!( of each tower for record !$r!ose after the s$ccessf$l !roto assembl(. 0n case<
an( information missin' in the above available tower drawin's< the Contractor has to ass$me the
same as !er relevant 0nternational Standard which will be finaliBed after disc$ssion with Em!lo(er.
The Contractor shall not be allowed to chan'e the siBe of an( member>!lates or bolt of these towers
witho$t !rior a!!roval of the Em!lo(er. *owever< no e"tra cost will be !aid to the Contractor d$e to
chan'e in member siBe (if an().
s the tower drawin's are bein' !rovided b( the Em!lo(er< the 5idderWs are re#$ested not to #$ote
an( !rice a'ainst tower desi'n in the Price Sched$le.
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The $ltimate fo$ndation reaction forces (incl$din' re#$ired factor of safet() for these towers are
!rovided in !!endi" 8.E1. These fo$ndation reaction forces shall be $sed for fo$ndation desi'n for
the res!ective towers d$rin' Contract e"ec$tion.
8.&.&2 F8%'6*'") D%$')(!
The co!( of these str$ct$ral drawin's shall be !rovided to the Contractor after si'nin' of the
Contract as mentioned earlier. The Contractor shall !re!are sho! drawin's< fabricate and s$!!l(
towers accordin' to these drawin's. The Contractor shall not be allowed to red$ce the siBe of an(
member>!lates or bolt of these towers.
*owever< the Contractor shall s$bmit the drawin's of each tower for record and erection !$r!oses.
The Contractor shall s$bmit the followin' fabrication drawin's to the En'ineerE
(a) Panel assembl( (fabrication) drawin'sE
(b) Erection drawin'sE
(c) St$b settin' dia'ramsE
(d) St$b< anchor bolt assembl(.
Panel assembl( drawin's shall show all material in !lace< com!lete with all fabrication and
connection details. com!lete tab$lation listin' all !ieces for the !ortion of the s$!!ort detailed
shall be shown on each drawin'.
Each erection dia'ram shall show one s$!!ort !anel< to'ether with a 6e( dia'ram indicatin' its
location on the com!lete s$!!ort. Each !iece shall be identified b( its mar6 n$mber. The n$mber
and len'th of bolts and n$mber and t(!e of n$ts and washers re#$ired for !ro!er assembl( shall be
shown at each connection. com!lete tab$lation listin' all the material needed for the s$!!ort
!anel incl$din' all bolts< n$ts< fill and bevel washers and loc6n$ts< shall be shown on each drawin'.
The tab$lation shall show the #$antit(< the mar6 n$mber< the descri!tion of the !iece (incl$din' siBe
and len'th)< the total mass (incl$din' the allowance of ).,H additional mass for 'alvanisin') to the
nearest 8.1 6' of all the !ieces of the same mar6< and the n$mber of the drawin' on which the sho!
detail of the !iece can be fo$nd. The #$antities incl$din' ,H e"cess of ste! bolts< bolts< n$ts< fill
and bevel washers< and loc6n$ts shall be shown.
The Contractor shall ma6e all chan'es to the detail (fabrication) and the erection drawin's which the
En'ineer determines necessar( to ma6e the finished s$!!ort fabrication conform to the re#$irements
and intent of this S!ecification. The Contractor shall not !roceed with an( fabrication $ntil after the
s$bmission of the fabrication drawin's. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
8.&.&3 C%.le G5%.!
Cradle '$ards shall be installed at hi'hwa( crossin's and railwa( crossin's and shall be desi'ned
for 1%-6'>m
%
wind !ress$re.
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8.- MATERIALS
8.-.1 S*eel
ll steel shall com!l( with 5S E3 188%, or 5S E3 18%18 as a!!ro!riate and shall be s$itable for
all the $s$al fabrication !rocesses< incl$din' hot and cold wor6in' within the s!ecified ran'es.
The #$alit( of finished steel shall be in accordance with 5S E3 181-). ll steel shall be free from
blisters< scale< laminations< se're'ation and other defects. There shall be no rollin' la!s at toes of
an'les or rolled-in mill scale.
The followin' 'rades of steel shall be a!!licableG
(a) .ild steel shall be either 'rade S%),:R2% or S%1,:R.
(b) *i'h tensile steel shall be 'rade S),,:R for sections less than %8 mm thic6 and S),,:O for
sections 'reater or e#$al to %8 mm thic6< e"ce!t for !lates which shall be 'reater or e#$al to
+8 mm thic6.
(c) Steel !late $sed for folded< !ressed bra6ed or stretch bendin' !ole towers shall be 'rade
S%1,:O for mild and 'rade S),,:O for hi'h tensile.
(d) .ild and hi'h tensile steel hollow sections shall be 'rades S%1,:O* res!ectivel(.
(e) *i'h tensile steel solid ro$nd sections shall be 'rade S),,:< 02).
Steel section !rofiles shall be in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S +G Part 1< 5S E3 18%18-%<
5S E3 188,--1< 5S E3 188%+< 5S E3 188)+ and 5S E3 188,--% as a!!ro!riate.
*ot rolled steel !late ) mm thic6- or above shall be in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S E3
188%7.

8.-.& Mlle8le C!* I%")
.alleable cast iron shall be in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S E3 1,-% for whiteheart or
!earlite and 5S E3 1,-) for s!heroidal 'ra!hite.
8.-.- B"l*!D N5*!D Clev'! P')! ). W!/e%!
9nless s!ecified to the contrar( the followin' 'rades of steel shall be a!!licableG
(a) .aterial #$alit( of bolts of 1% mm diameter shall be 2rade +.- accordin' to 0SO 878.
(b) .aterial #$alit( of bolts and clevis !ins of 1- mm diameter and over shall be 2rade ,.-
accordin' to 0SO 878.
(c) .aterial #$alit( of non-str$ct$ral ste! bolts shall be 2rade +.- accordin' to 0SO 878.
(d) .aterial #$alit( of n$ts shall be 2rade 8.8 accordin' to 0SO 878 and a!!ro!riate to the
material #$alit( of bolts.
9nless other s!ecified< bolts and n$ts shall be 0SO .etric 5lac6 *e"a'on to 5S +178< and shall be
threaded 0SO .etric Co$rse Pitch to 5S )-+)G Part %< Tolerance Class 1*>8'.
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Co$nters$n6 and other bolts witho$t he"a'on heads shall have slotted heads.
ll flat washers shall com!l( with the re#$irements of 5S +)%8< ;orm E< 2rade +.- or ,.-
a!!ro!riate to the material #$alit( of bolts. 9nless s!ecified to the contrar( the( shall be ) mm
thic6. Pac6 washers shall have an e"ternal diameter of twice the nominal bolt diameter O1, mm< a
hole diameter of nominal diameter O% mm and a thic6ness as s!ecified on the a!!ro!riate
fabrication drawin'<
Sin'le core s!rin' washers shall com!l( with the re#$irements of 5S ++-+< T(!e 5.
S!lit !ins shall com!l( with the re#$irements of 5S 1,1+ and shall be of a$stentic stainless steel
ca!able of com!l(in' with the re#$irements relatin' to the inter cr(stalline corrosion test of 5S E3
1888) etc.
8.-.- Wel.')(
Cons$mable for $se in metal arc weldin' shall be in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S E3
1811-1 and -%.
8.-.0 Fl""%')(
O!en t(!e floor shall be fabricated from either steel com!l(in' with 5S E3 188%, 2rade S%1,:R or
5S E3 ,1,< ,1)< 1,, and 1%8%8. .inim$m thic6ness for load bearin'< transverse and !ressed bars
shall not be less than ).8 mm.

8.0 WOREMANSHIP
8.0.1 Ge)e%l
The wor6 shall be carried o$t in a thoro$'hl( reliable and wor6manli6e fashion in order to ens$re
satisfactor( assembl( and erection< interchan'eabilit( of similar members< acc$rac( of dimensions<
!osition and ali'nment of holes.
P$nched holes< shall wherever !racticable< be :i'< 3C or C3C !$nched tr$e to form and free from
ra's< b$rrs and distortions. P$nches and dies shall be strictl( monitored to ens$re that an(
!rod$cin'< irre'$lar holes or defects !revio$sl( mentioned shall be immediatel( re!laced. &rilled
holes shall be clean< free from b$rrs and s#$are to the s$rface of the material.
*ole diameters shall be in the blac6 $nless s!ecified to the contrar(. ;or bolts $! to b$t not
incl$din' )8 mm diameter - nominal diameter O1., mm. ;or bolts )8 mm diameter or 'reater-
nominal diameter O%.8 mm.
8.0.& C5**')(
C$ttin' of materials b( either cro!!in'< shearin'< '$illotinin' will be !ermitted $!to and incl$din'
the thic6ness s!ecified belowG
@$alit( (s$b-'rade) :R - 1- mm
:O - %8 mm
.aterials of either 'reater thic6ness or hi'her #$alit( (s$b-'rade) m$st be either machine frame-c$t
or cold sawn. *and held flame-c$ttin' is not !ermitted.
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/here materials are cro!!ed< sheared or 2$illotined< the finished ed'e shall be free form ra's<
b$rrs< notches and distortions. ;lame-c$ttin' of 'rade S),, steel shall be !receded b( a sli'ht !re-
heat b( !assin' the c$ttin'< flame over the area to be c$t and the c$ttin' s!eed red$ced in
com!arison to those normall( $sed for 2rade S%1, steels of similar thic6ness. Ever( effort shall be
made to avoid havin' the flame-c$t ed'e in tension< es!eciall( in 'rade S),,. The flame-c$t ed'es
shall be li'htl( dressed after c$ttin' to remove notches etc.
8.0.- D%'ll')( ). P5)6/')(
P$nchin'< f$ll siBed holes will be !ermitted $! to and incl$din' the thic6ness s!ecified belowG

@$alit( (s$b-'rade) :R C 1- mm
:O C %8 mm
3o hole shall be !$nched where the thic6ness of the materials e"ceeds the finished diameter of the
hole. ;inished holes shall be tr$e to form and free from ra's< b$rrs and distortion.
.aterials of either 'reater thic6ness or hi'her #$alit( (s$b-'rade) m$st be either drilled to final
diameter or !$nched % mm $ndersiBe and reamed or core drilled to final diameter.
The weldin'< $! of mis!laced holes is not !ermitted witho$t the !rior a!!roval of the Em!lo(er.
T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.

0n the case where a!!roval is 'ranted< the new hole m$st be drilled where it !asses thro$'h or
adCacent to the weld are of the !revio$s hole irres!ective of material 'rade or thic6ness.
8.0.0 P%e!!$"%;9Be).')(
ll bends in 2rades S),,:O and S),,:%2) steel over 78 in 1888 shall be made hot within the
tem!erat$re ran'e of 8,8 to 1888 de'rees Celsi$s< b$t normal cold correction will be !ermitted.
.eans shall be !rovided for the random chec6in' of tem!erat$res (Tem!ilsti6s or P(rometer).
5ends in 2rades S%),:R2% and %1,:R steel !lates $! to 18 mm thic6 ma( be made cold $! to an
incl$din' 111, in 1888.
5ends< o!en and close flan'es in an'le sections ma( be made cold $! to and incl$din' -88 in 1888.

*owever< in both of the above cases< the Contractor shall ta6e ade#$ate !reca$tions to avoid the ris6
of s$bse#$ent 'alvanisin' embrittlement.
5ends shall be of even< !rofile and free from s$rface dama'e d$e to !ress tools indentations.
The formation of bends b( the Dc$t and weldD method $nless s!ecified on the drawin's< is not
!ermitted witho$t !rior a!!roval of the Em!lo(er. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
8.0.2 Wel.')(

ll weldin' shall be carried o$t in accordance with 5S E3 1811-1 and -%.
Pre-heatin'< where re#$ired< shall be chec6ed b( the $se of Tem!ilsti6s or similar over an area of
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1,8 mm either side of the weld area.
ssembl( welds (tac6s) shall be carried o$t to the same !roced$res and weldin' conditions as the
main welds and shall be at least ,8 mm lon'.
Sto!-start !ositions shall be 6e!t to a minim$m and shall be 6e!t clear b( a minim$m of %, mm of
all corners and ed'es of !lates (i.e. the weld m$st be laid down contin$o$sl( at these !oints). /here
the first r$n in m$lti-r$n welds is lar'er than s$bse#$ent r$ns< weldin' sho$ld contin$e $ntil
com!leted< thereb( ens$rin' the weld area is not allowed to cool. fter com!letion the $nit sho$ld
be allowed to cool slowl( and sho$ld not be s$bCected to dra$'hts or low tem!erat$res.
/here materials are to be 'alvanised< all welds shall be contin$o$s so as to ens$re a !ic6le-ti'ht
connection and shall be thoro$'hl( cleaned (!referabl( b( shot-blastin') to remove all sla'<
man'anese (Carbon &io"ide weldin')< and weld s!latter.
8.0.3 E%e6*'") M%;!

5efore leavin' the fabricatorDs wor6s< all members shall be stam!ed with distin'$ishin' n$mbers
and>or letters corres!ondin' to those on the 'eneral arran'ement or fabrication drawin's.
dditionall(< the a'reed fabricatorDs identification s(mbol m$st a!!ear adCacent to the erection
mar6.

Erection mar6s shall be stam!ed on before 'alvanisin'< $sin' characters at least 18 mm hi'h and
shall be clearl( le'ible after 'alvanisin'.
Erection mar6s shall be located as followsG
(a) ll members - stam!ed within -88 mm of the end b$t clear of holesE
(b) Plates or flat bars - stam!ed at most s$itable !osition between holesE
(c) .ain le' and elevation dia'onal members - stam!ed at to! end of barE
(d) *oriBontal members - stam!ed at either end of barE
(e) Steel !oles 188 mm either side of the Coint.
/here malleable cast iron fittin's are $sed the erection mar6 shall be - mm hi'h raised characters<
where a!!ro!riate the followin' information shall be incl$dedG
(f) s!ecified minim$m failin' loadE
(') date of man$fact$re (month and (ear)
(h) cast code.
The erection mar6s shall be as bellowG
-555-C
/here<
R Tower T(!e
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555 R .ar6 3$mber
C R Steel 2rade (* for hi'h tensile steel and . for mild steel)
Erection .ar6 codin' shall be a'reed with the Em!lo(er. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
8.2 PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
8.2.1 Glv)'!')(
9nless otherwise s!ecified after com!letion of all fabrication !rocesses (incl$din' all drillin'<
!$nchin'< stam!in'< c$ttin' bendin' and weldin') s$!!ort steelwor6< !oles and !ole steelwor6<
incl$din' n$ts< bolts and washers shall be hot-di! 'alvanised and tested in accordance with the
re#$irements of 5S E3 0SO 1+-1. Electro-'alvanisin' is not an acce!table alternative.
The minim$m avera'e coatin' thic6ness shall be as followsG
Thic6ness Xm (.ass '>mY)
Steel articles which are not centrif$'edG
, mm thic6 and over 8, (-18)
$nder , mm b$t not less than % mm -+ (+-8)
2re( and malleable iron castin's 8, (-18)
Threaded wor6s and other articles which are centrif$'ed +) ()8,)
E"cessivel( thic6 or brittle coatin's d$e to hi'h levels of silicon or !hos!hor$s in the steel< which
ma( res$lt in an increased ris6 of coatin' dama'e and>or other feat$res that ma6e the final !rod$ct
non-fit-for-!$r!ose shall be ca$se for reCection.
The in'ot Binc $sed for 'alvanisin' shall com!l( with the re#$irements of 5S E3 1117.
ll materials !rior to 'alvanisin' shall be free from oil< 'rease or an( s$bstance which ma(
adversel( effect the #$alit( of finish.
Castin's sho$ld be as free as !ossible from s$rface !orosit( and shrin6a'e holes and sho$ld be
cleaned b( 'rit blastin'< electrol(tic !ic6lin' or b( other means s!eciall( s$itable for castin's.
The !re!aration for 'alvanisin' and the 'alvanisin' itself shall not adversel( affect the mechanical
!ro!erties of the coated materials.
9nless otherwise s!ecified< all materials shall be treated with Sodi$m &ichromate in order to
!revent wet stora'e stains (white r$st) d$rin' stora'e and trans!ort.
ll bolts and screwed rods< incl$din' the threaded !ortions< shall be 'alvanised. The threads shall be
cleaned of all s$r!l$ses on !ac6in'< clear of the 'ro$nd and awa( from all materials that mi'ht stain
or corrode the 'alvanisin'. 5lac6 steel !ac6in' or bins shall not be s!elter b( s!innin' or br$shin'.
&ies shall not be $sed for cleanin' threads other than on n$ts. 3$ts shall be 'alvanised and ta!!ed
8.+ mm oversiBe and threads shall be oiled.
5olts shall be delivered with n$ts r$n $! the f$ll e"tent of the thread.
ll 'alvanised materials shall be stored $sed.
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8.3 TOWER ERECTION
8.3.1 Ge)e%l
The Contractor shall !rovide the Em!lo(er with a method statement 'ivin' se#$ential details of the
erection method and incl$din' his intended !ro'ram.
The method statement shall be s$bmitted to the Em!lo(er for acce!tance the re#$isite !eriod before
s$!!ort erection commences. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
8.3.& S#e*+
The erection shall be carried o$t in accordance with '$idance 'iven in the relevant !arts of 5S ,,)1
and c$rrent health and safet( le'islation.
8.3.- S'*e S*"%(e
ll s$!!ort steelwor6 stored at site shall be 6e!t clear of the 'ro$nd where !ossible. Contact with
brac6ish water< or other s$bstances li6el( to attac6 'alvanisin' shall be avoided and all tower
members 6e!t in a clean and tid( condition.
Preventative meas$res shall be ta6en to !revent deterioration of 'alvanised or other !rotective
s$rfaces d$rin' trans!ort< stora'e and erection. S$!erficial r$st stains shall be removed witho$t
ca$sin' dama'e to the !rotective s$rfaces.
8.3.0 D4(e. S*eel$"%;
9nless otherwise directed< steelwor6 dama'ed d$rin' off-loadin'< trans!ortation< stora'e or erection
shall be re!laced.
8.3.2 D4(e. Glv)'!')(
The renovation of dama'ed area of 'alvanisin' shall be carried o$t $sin' a technical a'reed with the
Em!lo(er. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
8.3.3 W"%;4)!/',
The Contractor shall ens$re that Towers are not strained or dama'ed in an( wa( d$rin' erection.
s far as !ractical< bolt heads< rather than n$ts< shall be on the inner or downward faces of s$!!ort
Coints. 5olt loc6in'< after erection shall be in accordance with the re#$irements of !!endi" 8..8.
ll holes that ali'n thro$'h both com!onents of do$ble an'le (bac6 to bac6) members shall be filled
b( fittin'< a bolt< with s$itable !ac6 washers between com!onents. ll s!are holes (e.'. holes for
alternative !ositions of s$!!lementar( fittin's) in do$ble an'le members shall be incl$ded in this
re#$irement.
Towers shall be erected verticall( within a tolerance of 8.1 !ercent of the overall hei'ht before
cond$ctor erection.
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8.3.7 A)*'CCl'48')( Dev'6e!D D)(e% ). I.e)*'#'6*'") Pl*e!
s soon as !ractical after com!letion of s$!!ort erection< anti-climbin' devices< dan'er and
identification !lates in accordance with the re#$irements of the S$b-cla$se 8.%.17 shall be fitted.
ll ladders and tem!orar( ste! bolts below the anti-climbin' device shall be removed when erection
wor6 is not in !ro'ress.
8.3.8 A'%6%#* Nv'(*'") (O8!*%56*'") A'.!)
/here re#$ired aircraft navi'ation obstr$ction li'hts com!lete with all necessar( cablin'< control
e#$i!ment< solar !anels< stora'e batteries< access ladders and !latforms shall be fitted.
ll installation shall be in accordance with a!!roved 'eneral arran'ement drawin's and s$!!lierDs
instr$ctions.
8.7 <UALITY CONTROL
8.7.1 Ge)e%l
Ro$tine tests on raw material and fabricated individ$al members (com!onents) of lattice steel
towers and associated steelwor6 shall be $nderta6en in accordance with the re#$irements of this
S!ecification. Protot(!e (t(!e) tests on lattice steel towers shall be $nderta6en when re#$ired b( the
Em!lo(er in accordance with the re#$irements of Cla$se 8.1.1.
ll steel e"-mills or received from merchantsD stoc6s shall be mar6ed to identif( the cast or casts
from which it was made in accordance with Section 7 of 5S E3 188%, and Section 18 of 5S E3
18%18< and be covered b( a test (mill) certificate statin' the mechanical< chemical and where
s!ecified the im!act !ro!erties and carbon e#$ivalent val$e and clearl( showin' the cast n$mbersE
to !rove com!liance with tables % and , of 5S E3 188%, and tables l and ) of 5S E3 18%18.
The o!tional im!act test 5S E3 18%18 o!tion 1.- for #$alit( :O steel hollow sections is re#$ired.
9nless a'reed to the contrar( the followin' ma"im$m Carbon E#$ivalent ?al$es (CE?) for steel
s$!!lied in accordance with 5S E3 188%, and 5S E3 18%18 shall not be e"ceededG
2rade S%), 8.),
S%1, 8.+1
S),, 8.+,
see also 5S ,7,8 Part %< Cla$se +.%
ll hi'h tensile steel solid ro$nd sections shall be $ltrasonic tested for laminations at the rollin'
mills in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S E3 181-8.
0n the event of test certificates bein' $nobtainable< the Contractor shall arran'e< at his own cost< for
the inde!endent testin' and anal(sis of materials. Testin' shall be in accordance with the
re#$irements of 5S E3 188%,< Section 8 and 5S E3 18%18< Section 1.
The material 'rades of all individ$al !ieces shall be ca!able of !ositive identification at all sta'es of
fabrication.
Steels of different #$alit( shall be stored se!aratel(.
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5olts and n$ts shall be covered b( the a!!ro!riate test certificate in res!ect of the tests re#$irements
stated in 5S +178.
Co!ies of all test certificates shall be made available to the Em!lo(er.
8.7.& Wel.')(
9nless s!ecified to the contrar( all str$ct$ral welded Coints shall be $nderta6en $sin' a!!roved
weldin' !roced$res in accordance with 5S E3 %88.
Co!ies of the weldin' !roced$res shall be made available to the Em!lo(er $!on re#$est. *owever<
for all weldin' associated with the fabrication of hi'h tensile steel solid ro$nd sections< or where the
combined thic6ness of the material is in e"cess of -8 mm< the weldin' !roced$res shall be s$bmitted
to the Em!lo(er for a!!roval< to'ether with the related #$alit( control doc$mentation s$ch as
electrode stora'e< dr(in' and handlin' re#$irements. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
ll welders shall be tested to meet the re#$irements of 5S E3 %81 Part 1 $sin' the a!!ro!riate test
corres!ondin' to the weld !ositions and !arent materials to be $sed. Co!ies of the test certificates
shall be made available to the Em!lo(er $!on re#$est.
The Em!lo(er reserves the ri'ht to have an( weldin' o!erator retested at an( time at no e"tra cost.
9nless s!ecified to the contrar( all weldin' shall be s$bCected to a non-destr$ctive testin' (3&T)
!ro'ramme. /here necessar(< this ma( involve the a!!ointment b( the s$!!lier of an inde!endent
3&T or'aniBation a!!roved b( the Em!lo(er who will $nderta6e the 3&T !ro'ramme. T/'! '!
H"l. P"')*.
The 3&T or'anisation shall have o!erators s$itabl( #$alified to 4evel % of PC3>/S5>.T>881>81.
The 3&T or'anisation shall s$bmit their !ro!osed !roced$res for a!!roval. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
The Contractor shall then ens$re that the a!!roved !roced$res are ri'idl( adhered to.
The Contractor shall arran'e for the a!!ro!riate level of weld>ins!ection to be $nderta6en< which
shall not be less than the followin' minim$m re#$irements. ;or details of the re#$ired level of
ins!ection reference sho$ld be made to !!endi" 8.7.
4evel 1G 188 !ercent vis$al ins!ection in accordance with the re#$irements of 5S E3 718
4evel %G 18 !ercent of the overall o$t!$t shall be ma'netic !article tested to the acce!tance
criteria stated in 5S E3 1811-1 and % for b$tt and fillet welds res!ectivel(.
4evel )G 18 !ercent of each welderDs o$t!$t shall be ma'netic !article tested to the
acce!tance criteria stated in 5S E3 1811-1 and -% for b$tt and fillet welds
res!ectivel(.
4evel +G %8 !ercent of each welderDs o$t!$t shall be ma'netic !article tested to the
acce!tance criteria stated in 5S E3 1811-1 and -% for fillet welds.
4evel ,G 18 !ercent of each welderDs o$t!$t shall be $ltrasonic tested< with a f$rther 18
!ercent of each welderDs o$t!$t ma'netic !article tested - both to the acce!tance
criteria in 5S E3 1811-1 and % for b$tt welds.
3oteG ll welds< es!eciall( b$tt welds m$st be contin$o$s to ens$re a !ic6le-ti'ht
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connection when 'alvanised.
5 9ltrasonic testin' to be in accordance with 5S E3 111+.
C .a'netic !article testin' to be in accordance with 5S E3 0SO 77)+.
ll weld ins!ection>testin'< shall be $nderta6en a minim$m of +8 ho$rs after the com!letion of the
res!ective weld. T/'! '! N"*'#'6*'") ,"')*.
Co!ies of the 3&T ins!ection re!orts for weld ins!ection levels , and + shall be made available to
the Em!lo(er.
Co!ies for the 3&T ins!ection re!orts for weld ins!ection level ) and % shall be made available to
the Em!lo(er $!on re#$est.
8.7.- C!*')(!
ll malleable cast iron castin's shall be thoro$'hl( ins!ected after sand blastin'< and an( castin'
with castin's defects e.'. sand incl$sions and metal !enetrations< crac6in'< raised core< !orosit(
shall be scra!!ed.
8.7.0 C/e6; E%e6*'")
Protot(!e str$ct$res (and< where re#$ired b( the Em!lo(er re!eat str$ct$res) shall be chec6 erected
in order to verif( the acc$rac( of detailin' and fabrications< incl$din' formin'< location and siBe of
bolt holes< cli!!in' and shearin'.

The de'ree of chec6 erection shall be s$fficient to verif( not onl( the main str$ct$re< b$t all
ancillar( steelwor6 s$ch as !latforms< wal6wa(s< ladders etc.
0n the case of lattice towers< the minim$m chec6 erection re#$ired shall be one face l(in'
horiBontall( and the adCacent face erected in the vertical !lane< com!lete with hi! and !lan bracin's.
Crossarms and earthwire !ea6s shall be com!letel( assembled.
S$fficient bloc6in' and s$!!ort shall be !rovided to !revent distortion and overstressin' of the
members to ens$re !ro!er fit. ssembl( shall be accom!lished witho$t e"traordinar( effort to ali'n
bolt holes or to force !ieces into !osition. 5olt holes shall not be reamed or enlar'ed.
ll modifications fo$nd necessar( at the time of chec6 erection shall be acc$ratel( recorded and the
ContractorDs drawin's< 3C ta!es etc.< shall be amended. /here necessar(< modified 2.. drawin's
shall be forwarded to the Em!lo(er.
9nless otherwise s!ecified the chec6 erection ma( be $nderta6en in either the blac6 or 'alvanised
condition. /here materials are chec6 erected 'alvanised< all modified items< those s$bCected to
dama'e or !rolon'ed contact with blac6 steel< shall be re-'alvanised at the s$!!lierDs cost.
The Contractor shall 'ive the Em!lo(er the re#$isite !eriod of notice !rior to a chec6 erection bein'
read( for ins!ection. T/'! '! H"l. P"')*.
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8.7.0 Glv)'!')(
Tests for 'alvanised members and com!onents shall be carried o$t at the wor6s to ens$re
com!liance with the re#$irements of 5S E3 0SO 1+-1. &etails of the test res$lts shall be made
available to the Em!lo(er $!on re#$est.
Certificates relatin' to the in'ot Binc $sed for 'alvanisin' shall also be made available to the
Em!lo(er $!on re#$est. /hen re#$ested the fabricator shall< at his own cost< !rovide a !ot melt
anal(sis.
8.7.2 T"le%)6e!
The fabrication tolerances after 'alvanisin'< which are not to be considered c$m$lative< shall be as
followsG
(a) On linear dimensions of nominal sections as !er 5S +< 5S E3 18%18-%< 5S E3 188%+<
5S E3 188%7< 5S E3 188)+ F 5S E3 188,--%
(b) On overall len'th of member Z 1 mm
(c) On centres of holes Z 1 mm
(d) On centres of 'ro$!s of holes Z % mm
(e) On bac6-'a$'es Z 1 mm
(f) On corres!ondin' holes in o!!osite faces of an-le or channel sections Z 1 mm
(') On s!ecified hole diameter on the !$nch side O 8.) mm
(in the blac6) or where drilled - 8 mm
(h) Ta!er on !$nched holes as meas$red between the s!ecified hole diameter
on the !$nch side and the hole diameter on the dieDs side (in the blac6-)
shall not e"ceed O 1.88 mm
(i) On s!ecified bends< o!en and close flan'e Z %8>1<888
(C) On the s!ecified incl$ded an'le (in !lan) between welded le'
connections or bracin' connection !lates Z %8>1<888

The !ermitted tolerance from strai'htness after 'alvanisin' shall not e"ceed an offset of 1G 1<888<
e"ce!t for hollow sections which shall not e"ceed 1G-88 meas$red at the worst !oint. ;or members
'reater than ) m in len'th< the offset shall be meas$red over an( ) m len'th in the member.
8.7.3 Te!*! C L**'6e S*eel T"$e%
P%"*"*+,e L". Te!*
4oad tests on lattice steel towers shall be $nderta6en in accordance with the re#$irements of 0EC
-8-,% e"ce!t the last sentence of S$b-cla$se 1+.1 re'ardin' !remat$re fail$re of &esi'n tests. 0f a
fail$re occ$rs in the final load case< the tower shall be re-tested.
Test Towers shall be fabricated from steel meetin' the followin' ma"im$m limits on (ield !ointG
2rade of Steel .a"im$m Aield Point
S%),:R2% > S%1,:R )+, 3>mm
%

S),,:R > S),,:O +1, 3>mm
%

Each member of the test tower shall have its (ield !oint identified either from certified mill test
re!orts traceable to the act$al steel s$!!lied or from test co$!ons. Aield !oint val$es shall be
recorded in the test re!orts.
The t(!e and e"tension of the str$ct$res to be tested shall be in accordance with those s!ecified in
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!!endi" 8.18. 0n the event of the testin'< facilities not be ca!able of s!ecial testin' the str$ct$res
s!ecified< the testin' facilities ma( be assessed b( the Em!lo(er and the e"tension red$cedE or the
Em!lo(er has the ri'ht to s!ecif( a different test facilit( for testin' ma"im$m hei'ht str$ct$res at no
e"tra cost to Em!lo(er.
The str$ct$re shall be assembled on ri'id fo$ndations. 0f the Contractor< in carr(in' o$t erection of
str$ct$res on Site< !ro!osed to assemble the str$ct$res on the 'ro$nd and s$bse#$entl( raise them to
the vertical !osition< the test str$ct$res shall be so erected in the !resence of the Em!lo(er. The
contractor shall 'ive the Em!lo(er the re#$isite !eriod of notice !rior to the erection of the str$ct$re.
This is a N"*'#'6*'") P"')*. Str$ct$res s$bmitted for test< to'ether with bolts and fittin's shall be
'alvanised.
The test load cases re#$ired to !rove com!liance of the str$ct$re desi'n and order of tests shall be
a'reed between the Em!lo(er and the Contractor. There shall be no restrictions on the n$mber of
test load cases to be a!!lied to the str$ct$re which ma( incl$de a test to destr$ction. 4oads shall be
a!!lied in a manner a!!roved b( the Em!lo(er and maintained for one min$te< witho$t variation.
The test !ro'ramme to'ether with details of the test ri''in' and load attachment details shall be
s$bmitted to the Em!lo(er< this is a H"l. P"')*.
Sho$ld it become necessar( to adC$st the loadin'< the one min$te !eriod shall recommence after the
loadin' is stabilised and constant. ll test loads shall be removed com!letel( before the loads for the
ne"t tests are a!!lied< $nless !revio$sl( a'reed b( the Em!lo(er. ll test loads corres!ondin' to
!hase cond$ctor and earthwire loadin' shall be a!!lied directl( to the re'$lar attachment details
!rovided for these loads.
n( cons!ic$o$s (ieldin' or an( fail$re $nder an( test loadin' or the $se of an( incorrect 'rade of
steel shall be considered a defect. 0f a fail$re occ$rs< the Contractor shall correct the defect and
re!eat the test loadin' at his own e"!ense.
Co$!ons or test sam!les shall be c$t from members which fail in the destr$ction tests and from
those members C$d'ed to be critical from the desi'n calc$lations< and standard tensile tests shall be
!erformed at the ContractorDs e"!ense. The res$lts of these tests to'ether with test re!ort and
certificate shall be made available to the Em!lo(er.
n( str$ct$re or !art thereof which has been s$bCected to t(!e testin' shall not be $sed s$bse#$entl(
in the constr$ction of the line< b$t the Contractor shall s$!!l( the tested tower to the Em!lo(er as
s!are.
The Contractor shall f$rnish all test str$ct$res< testin' facilities< ri''in'< load cells as ma( be
re#$ired and shall !erform all wor6 herein s!ecified or im!lied. ll items not s!ecificall( mentioned
shall be deemed incl$sive to testin'.
The Contractor shall 'ive the Em!lo(er the re#$isite !eriod of notice !rior to $nderta6in' the tests.

P%"*" A!!e48l+
Proto ssembl( tower tests shall be cond$cted before batch man$fact$rin' of the towers.
The t(!e and e"tension of the str$ct$res to be !roto assembl( tested shall be in accordance with
Section 8 Towers

8-%1(Rev.1)
those s!ecified in !!endi" 8.18.
fter s$ccessf$l !roto assembl( testin'< the res!ective towers shall be man$fact$red as !er re#$ired
#$antit( for s$!!l( and installation. 5efore shi!ment of s$ch man$fact$red towers< randoml(
selected sam!les shall be tested for each lot as !er relevant 0EC>5ritish Standard. &imension chec6<
'alvaniBation thic6ness test< tensile tests< elon'ation meas$rement< im!act test and an( other test as
!er Standard shall be !erformed in this re'ard at the ContractorDs e"!ense. The res$lts of these tests
to'ether with test re!ort and certificate shall be made available to the En'ineer.
The Contractor shall f$rnish all test str$ct$res< testin' facilities and shall !erform all wor6 herein
s!ecified or im!lied. ll items not s!ecificall( mentioned shall be deemed incl$sive to testin'.
The Contractor shall 'ive the En'ineer the re#$isite !eriod of notice !rior to $nderta6in' the tests.
8.7.7 Ce%*'#'6*e "# C")#"%4'*+
The certificate of conformit( shall be s$!!orted b( the followin' doc$mentationG
(a) material test (mill) certificatesE
(b) bolt and n$t certificatesE
(c) 3&T weldin' ins!ection (levels , F +)E
(d) test re!orts of an( !rotot(!e or sam!le tests $nderta6enE
(e) the res$lts of an( $ltrasonic testin' of solid ro$nd sectionsE
the res$lts of an( weldin' 3&T ins!ections (levels ) F %)E
/elderDs test certificatesE

'alvanisin' thic6ness recordsE
the in'ot Binc certificatesE
(C) 'alvanisin' !ot melt anal(sisE
8.7.8 <5l'*+ C")*%"l #*e% E%e6*'")
The Contractor shall be res!onsible for chec6in' that the Towers are com!lete and that all bolts
have been correctl( ti'htened before cond$ctor commences. record of this wor6 shall be 6e!t b(
the Contractor and made available to the Em!lo(er on re#$est.
Critical bolts are to be mar6ed after erection with red !aint to ens$re !riorit( chec6in' d$rin'
maintenance.
/here a!!ro!riate< test on the aircraft obstr$ction li'htin' shall be $nderta6en to !rove com!liance
of the s(stem. Records of the tests shall be made available to the Em!lo(er $!on re#$est.

Section 8 Towers

8-%8(Rev.1)
APPENDIX 8.Al

CLASSES OF TOWER

The steel towers re#$ires in this ProCect is as followsG

1. %)86? do$ble circ$it three !hase in vertical formation lattice steel towers with twin .allard (17,
.C. CSR) !hase cond$ctors and two earthwires (one of the earthwire shall be OP2/).

%. %)86? fo$r circ$it three !hase in vertical formation lattice steel towers with twin .allard (17, .C.
CSR) !hase cond$ctors and two earthwires (one of the earthwire shall be OP2/).

APPENDIX 8.A&
DESIGNATION @ USES OF TOWERS
De!'()*'") A)(le "# Dev'*'")9E)*%+ De!6%',*'") T+,e "# I)!5l*"%
Se*
&-=;V F"5% C'%65'* T"$e%
%@4 8I-1I 0ntermediate S$s!ension
%@1 8I-)I 0ntermediate *eav( S$s!ension
%@1, 8I R 1,I n'le Tension
%@)8 8I R )8I n'le>Section Tension
%@T-
)8I R -8I
8I R )8I
n'le
Terminal
Tension
Tension
&-=;V D"58le C'%65'* T"$e%
%&4 8I-1I 0ntermediate S$s!ension
%&1 8I - 18I n'le *eav( S$s!ension
%&%, 18I R %,I n'le>Section Tension
%&T-
F
%,I R -8I
8I R )8I
n'le
Terminal
Tension
Tension

3otesG
%@4 F %@1G Earthwire crossarms to be desi'ned for both s$s!ension and tension OP2/ earthwire sets.
%@T- G $"iliar( crossarms to be desi'ned for downleads onl(.

Section 8 Towers

8-%7(Rev.1)
APPENDIX 8.A-

EXTENSIONS

T"$e% T+,e T+,e "# E1*e)!'") R)(e (4)

&-=;V F"5% C'%65'*
%@4 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< +.,< -.8< 7.8 F 1%.8
%@1 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< -.8< 7.8< 1%.8< 1,.8< 18.8< %1.8 F %,.8
%@1, 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< -.8 F 7.8
%@)8 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< +.,< -.8 F 7.8
%@T- 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< +.,< -.8 F 7.8

&-=;V D"58le C'%65'*
%&4 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< +.,< -.8< 7.8< 1%.8
%&1 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< -.8< 7.8< 1%.8< 1,.8< 18.8< %1.8< %,.8
%&%, 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< +.,< -.8< 7.8<1%.8< 1,.8
%&T- 5od(>4e' Std.< 1.,< ).8< +.,< -.8 F 7.8< 1%.8< 1,.8

Section 8 Towers

8-)8(Rev.1)
APPENDIX 8.A0
APPENDIX 8.A0.1
SPAN CRITERIA
1.= Cl'4*'6 L".')(! ). Se65%'*+ L".')(! (I)*6* C").'*'")!)

1.1 S5!,e)!'")D Hev+ S5!,e)!'") @ Te)!'") T"$e%!

&-=;V
S$s!ension Towers (m) )1,
*eav( S$s!ension Towers (m) -88 (a)

/ind s!an ()
Tension Towers (m) )1,
S$s!ension Towers (m) ,18
*eav( S$s!ension Towers (m) 18,8
(b) .a"im$m
wei'ht s!an
Tension Towers (m) ,18
S$s!ension Towers (m) 188
*eav( S$s!ension Towers (m) +,8
(c) .inim$m
wei'ht s!an
Tension Towers (m) Bero

1.& Te%4')l T"$e%!

(a) /ind s!an () - (m) )1,
(b) .a"im$m wei'ht s!an - (m) +)8
(c) .inim$m wei'ht s!an - (m) Bero

1.- U)8l)6e. *e)!'") ') #%")* ). 86; !,) ') N"%4l C").'*'")

(a) S$s!ension F
*eav( S$s!ension Tower

)H of ma"im$m wor6in' tension of cond$ctor F earthwire

(b) %@1,>%@)8 Tower ))H of ma"im$m wor6in' tension of cond$ctor F earthwire

%@T- Tower (n'le) ))H of ma"im$m wor6in' tension of cond$ctor F earthwire

(c)
%@T- Tower (Terminal)

188H of ma"im$m wor6in' tension of cond$ctor F earthwire

&.= Se65%'*+ L".')(! (B%";e) W'%e C").'*'")!)

&.1 S5!,e)!'") @ Te)!'") S5,,"%*

S$s!ension Towers (m) %1,
*eav( S$s!ension Towers (m) +,8
(a) /ind s!an ()
Tension Towers (m) %1,
S$s!ension Towers (m) )8,
*eav( S$s!ension Towers (m) )8,
(b) .a"im$m
wei'ht s!an
Tension Towers (m) )8,
S$s!ension Towers (m) 1)8
*eav( S$s!ension Towers (m) 1)8
(c) .inim$m
wei'ht s!an
Tension Towers (m) Bero

&.& U)8l)6e. Te)!'") *" 8e C")!'.e%e. (&-=;V ")l+)

(a) S$s!ension Towers 8.- " .a". wor6in' tension of Earthwire.
Section 8 Towers

8-)1(Rev.1)
1.% " .a". wor6in' tension of Cond$ctor.
(b) *eav( S$s!ension Towers 8.- " .a". wor6in' tension of Earthwire.
1.% " .a". wor6in' tension of Cond$ctor.
(c) Tension>Terminal Towers 1.8 " .a". wor6in' tension of Earthwire.
%.8 " .a". wor6in' tension of Cond$ctor.

-.= Se65%'*+ L".')(! (C!6.e C").'*'")!)

-.1 &<-= ). &<T3 T+,e T"$e%!

(a) /ind s!an () (m) Bero
(b) .a"im$m wei'ht s!an Tension Towers (m) ,18

-.& U)8l)6e. Te)!'") *" 8e C")!'.e%e. (&-=;V ")l+)

(a) Tension>Terminal Towers 188H of cond$ctor and earthwire tensions $nder ever(da(
tem!erat$re and no wind

0.=

B%";e) W'%e A!!54,*'")

0.1

S5!,e)!'") @ Hev+ S5!,e)!'") T"$e%

(a) Earthwire>OP2/ is bro6en. *owever< earthwire>OP2/ is not bro6en with cond$ctor at the
same time

(b) 5oth the cond$ctors of one !hase are bro6en.

0.&

Te)!'") T"$e%!

(a) One earthwire and both the cond$ctors of one !hase of same side with the earthwire are
bro6en.

(b) Two !hases ( incl$din' both cond$ctors !er !hase) of the same side are bro6en. *owever
+.%(a) and +.%(b) shall not occ$r at the same time.

Section 8 Towers

8-)%(Rev.1)

APPENDIX 8.A2
ASSUMED SYSTEM LOADING CRITERIA
%)8 6? towers shall be desi'ned as !er loadin' criteria s!ecified in cla$se 8.%.+ to 8.%.%-

The ContractorDs attention is drawn to the re#$irements of Cla$se 8.%., with re'ard to Constr$ction F
.aintenance loadin'.

F"% )") ,"')*e. 6%"!!%4 l".! *" 8e .'!*%'85*e. ! #"ll"$!G (#"% ll *"$e%!)
Transverse 4on'it$dinal ?ertical
n'le>Tension tower 3ormal ,8H - ,8H 188H - 8H ,8H - ,8H
Sec$rit(G 0ntact ,8H - ,8H ,8H - ,8H
5ro6en 1,H - %,H 188H - 8H 1,H - %,H
Terminal tower ll cases 188H - 8H 188H - 8H 188H - 8H

W'). .'%e6*'")! %e ! !/"$) ') */e !;e*6/G

8.A2C& Sl6; S,) ). D"$)le. Te)!'")!

.a"im$m !hase cond$ctor slac6 s!an and 1.8 63
downlead tension (!er s$b-cond$ctor)
.a"im$m earthwire slac6 s!an and downlead tension +., 63
.a"im$m Slac6 s!an 188m
The above conditions a!!l( $nder the s!ecified ./T conditions as defined in !!endi" 11.)>1.

Wind
0
o
30
o
Wind
45
o
Wind
90
o
Wind
Section 8 Towers

8-))(Rev.1)

APPENDIX 8.A3

MINIMUM THICENESS @ DIAMETER OF MATERIAL

The minim$m thic6ness and diameter of material $sed in members and bolts shall be as detailed belowG

(a) ;or le' members and com!ression chords in 'antries
nd cross arms. (mm) -

(b) ;or other members (incl$din' earthwire !ea6s)
carr(in' calc$lated stress. (mm) ,

(c) ;or secondar( members witho$t calc$lated stress. (mm) +

(d) 2$sset !lates for lattice towers. (mm) -

(e) 5olt diameter for members carr(in' calc$lated stress. (mm) 1-< %+ F )%

(f) .inim$m bolt diameter for secondar( members witho$t
calc$lated stress (mm) 1-

APPENDIX 8.A7

1. ELECTRICAL CLEARANCES C LIVE METAL @ EARTHED STEELWORE

Please refer to the 5id &rawin' Section 17< ?ol$me % of ) of the 5iddin' &oc$ment.

Section 8 Towers

8-)+(Rev.1)
&. SPATIAL DISTANCES

&-=;V Ove%l).
(a) .inim$m hei'ht of !hase cond$ctors at the s$!!ort
on standard hei'ht< from 'ro$nd level (m) 17.7

(b) .inim$m shieldin' an'le of the earthwire (still air)
from the vertical (de'rees) 8I

(c) .a"im$m swin' of the earthwire from vertical (de'rees) 8,
o

(d) .inim$m vertical s!acin' between adCacent !hases (m) -.8

(e) .inim$m !roCected horiBontall( s!acin' between
adCacent !hases s!aced verticall( (m) -

(f) .inim$m vertical s!acin' between !hase (m) ,.1
cond$ctor and earthwire

(') .inim$m horiBontal s!acin' between adCacent
!hase cond$ctors s!aced horiBontall(. (m) -

-. DOWNLEAD CLEARANCES

(a) The minim$m clearance in still air at the ass$med
ma"im$m cond$ctor tem!erat$re between adCacent
downleads shall not be less than. m) +.%

(b) 0n e"ce!tional circ$mstances and with the a!!roval
of the Em!lo(er< based on the condition of ma"im$m
(o!!osin') cond$ctor swin' and sa'< the clearance
ma( be red$ced to. (m) -

Section 8 Towers

8-),(Rev.1)
APPENDIX 8.A8

1. ANTICCLIMBING DEVICES (ACD) Re?5'%e. 9 N"* Re?5'%e.

(a) 5arbed wire t(!e at a minim$m hei'ht
above 'ro$nd level [[.. (m) 3ot Re#$ired

(b) S!i6ed t(!e at a minim$m hei'ht above
'ro$nd level [[[[..(m) ).8

(c) 4adder to be fitted with s!i6e t(!e. 3ot Re#$ired

(d) ll bolts below the bottom cross-arm level shall be loc6ed b( loc6n$ts (nti-theft t(!e).

&. ACCESS FACILITIES

(a) Ste! bolts fitted between 2ro$nd level F within
1m of to! of towers

(b) 4adders fitted between 3ot Re#$ired

(c) Rest !latforms 3ot Re#$ired

(d) /or6 !latforms Re#$ired

(e) ;all arrest s(stem Ever( Cross-arm tie member

-. DANGER @ IDENTIFICATION PLATES

(a) &an'er Plate Re#$ired

(b) Tower 3$mber<
Circ$it 0dentification F Re#$ired
Phase Color Plate.

Section 8 Towers

8-)-(Rev.1)
APPENDIX 8.A>

<UALITY CONTROL WELD INSPECTION LEVELS

4evel 1G ll welded items not covered b( hi'her level of ins!ection

4evel %G

4evel )G Cond$ctor attachment fittin's for all t(!es of towers.

Section 8 Towers

8-)1(Rev.1)

APPENDIX 8.A1=

TOWER TEST RE<UIREMENTS

&-=;V F"5% C'%65'* T"$e%!

P%"*" T+,e L". Te!*G

&<LH>
&<1H>
&<12H>
&<-=H>
&<T3H>

ll costs related to s$ch tests shall deem to be incl$ded in the Contract Price.

P%"*" A!!e48l+G

ll towers with all e"tensions ( %)86? fo$r circ$it towers and %)86? do$ble circ$it towers) shall re#$ire
!roto assembl( tests to be !erformed in the man$fact$rerWs !remises before startin' the batch man$fact$rin'
of towers.


V'!5l C/e6;D Glv)'I')( *e!* ). Me6/)'6l Te!* "# Me48e%!9N5*! @ B"l*!9Pl*e!G

5efore mass (batch) fabrication>man$fact$rin' of tower materials the Contrcator shall s$bmit the !roto t(!e
load test re!ort and !roto assembl( test re!ort of %)86? fo$r circ$it towers and %)86? do$ble circ$it
towers res!ectivel( for acce!tance of the Em!lo(er. The Contractor shall !roceed mass fabrication of towers
after acce!tance of the said test re!ort b( the Em!lo(er. fter mass fabrication< tower members shall vis$all(
chec6ed for dimension and 'alvaniBin' thic6ness (which shall incl$de wei'ht basis test also). .echanical
tests shall also be done on the finished tower materials.


Section 8 Towers

8-)8(Rev.1)

APPENDIX 8.Bl
ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY CONTRACTOR

Cl5!e
Re#e%e)6e

D"654e)* De!6%',*'")

C"44e)*
8.%.%+
8.%.%,
8.-.1
8.1.1
8.1.1
8.1.%
8.1.%
8.1.%
8.1.%
8.1.%
8.1.,
8.1.,
8.1.,
8.1.1
8.1.1
8.1.8
8.1.7

&esi'n Calc$lation
;abrication &rawin's
.ethod Statement
.aterial Test Certificates
5olt F 3$t Test Certificates
/eldin' !roced$res
/elders test certificates 0f re#$ested
3&T !roced$res
3&T 0ns!ection re!orts
3&T 0ns!ection re!orts 0f re#$ested
2alvanisin' test records 0f re#$ested
0n'ot Binc certificates
Pot melt anal(sis
Protot(!e tower test !ro'ramme
Protot(!e test re!orts
Certificate of conformit(
Tower Erection records

0f re#$ested
0f re#$ested

0f re#$ested
0f re#$ested
0f re#$ested
0f re#$ested

0f re#$ested

Section 8 Towers

8-)7(Rev.1)
APPENDIX 8.Cl
NOTIFICATION AND HOLD POINTS

Cl5!e
Re#e%e)6e

N"*'#'6*'") P"')*!

H"l. P"')*!
8.%.%+
8.%.%,
8.+.)
8.+.+
8.+.-
8.-.1
8.-.,
8.1.%
8.1.%
8.1.%
8.1.1
8.1.1
8.1.1

&esi'n Calc$lation
;abrication &rawin's
.is!laces *oles
;ormation of 5ends
Erection .ar6s
.ethod Statement
&ama'ed 2alvaniBin'
/eldin' !roced$re
3&T or'anisation
3&T !roced$re
Protot(!e tower erection
Protot(!e tower test !ro'ramme
Protot(!e tower test
Section 8 Towers

8-+8(Rev.1)
APPENDIX 8.D1

REFERENCE STANDARDS

The reference standards and other doc$ments referred to in this s!ecification are listed below

0EC -8-,%G 4oadin' Tests on Overhead 4ine Towers
5S +G Str$ct$ral Steel Sections
Part 1G S!ecification for hot rolled sections
5S 18)G S!ecification for 'eneral !$r!ose 'alvanised steel wire strand
5S E3 18%++-%G S!ecification for testin' Binc coatin's on steel wire and for #$alit( re#$irements.
5S E3 1)++11-1G S!ecification for thimbles for wire ro!es.
5S E3 0SO 1+-1G S!ecification for hot-di!!ed 'alvanisin' coatin'< on iron and steel article.
5S 718G S!ecification for wro$'ht steel for mechanical and allied en'ineerin' !$r!oses.
2eneral ins!ection and testin' !roced$res and s!ecific re#$irements for carbon<
carbon man'anese< allo( and stainless steel
5S E3 1888)< +< ,< 1< 8
5S E3 1887,<
5S E3 18%,8-+
5S P& 718
5S E3 ,1,G S!ecification for wro$'ht al$mini$m and al$mini$m allo(s for 'eneral en'ineerin'
!$r!oses bars< e"tr$ded ro$nd t$bes and sections.
5S E3 ,1)-)< +
5S E3 1,,-1 to 7
5S E3 1%8%8-1<%
5S 1,1+G S!ecification for s!lit cotter !ins.
5S E3 1,-)G S!ecification for s!heroidal 'ra!hite or nod$lar 'ra!hite cast iron.
5S )-+)G 0SO .etric screw threads.
Part %G S!ecification for selected limits of siBe
5S E3 111+G .ethod of $ltrasonic e"amination of welds.
.ethod of man$al e"amination of f$sion welds in ferric steel.
5S +18%G Steel wire and wire !rod$cts for fences.
5S +178G S!ecification for 0SO metric he"a'on bolts< screws and n$ts.
5S +%11 4adders for !ermanent access to chimne(s< other hi'h str$ct$res< silos and bins.
5S +)%8G S!ecification for metal washer for 'eneral en'ineerin' !$r!oses. .etric series.
5S ++-+G S!ecification for s!rin'< washers for 'eneral en'ineerin' and a$tomobile.
5S +,7%G 0nd$strial t(!e metal floorin'< wal6wa(s and stair treads.
5S E3 0SO 1+1%%-1 to )
5S E3 18%18-%G *ot rolled str$ct$ral steel sections.
S!ecification for hot-finished hollow sections.
5S E3 188,--1G E#$al and $ne#$al an'les.
5S E3 1811-1<%G S!ecification for arc weldin' of carbon and carbon man'anese steels
5S E3 718G Code of !ractice. ?is$al ins!ection of f$sion welded Coints.
5S ,,)1 Code of !ractice. ;or safet( in erectin' str$ct$ral frames.
5S ,7,8G Str$ct$ral $se of steelwor6 in b$ildin's.
5S 0SO 181-8G .ethods of $ltrasonic testin' and s!ecif(in'< #$alit( 'rades of ferric steel !lates.
5S E3 0SO 77)+G .ethods for ma'netic !article flow detection.
5S E3 1,-%G S!ecification for malleable cast iron.
5S E3 %81G !!roval testin' of welders for f$sion weldin'.
5S E3 0SO 1,-81G S!ecification and a!!roval of weldin' !roced$res for metallic materials.
5S E3 0SO 1,-87
5S E3 0SO 1,-18< 1,-11< 1,-1%< 1,-1)< 1,-1
5S E3 ),)G Personal !rotective e#$i!ment a'ainst falls from hei'hts
5S E3 ),)-1G 2$ided t(!e fall arresters incl$din' a ri'id anchora'e line.
5S E3 ),)-%G 2$ided t(!e fall arresters incl$din' a fle"ible anchora'e line.
5S E3 )-8G Personal !rotective e#$i!ment a'ainst falls from a hei'ht. Retractable t(!e fall
arrestors.
Section 8 Towers

8-+1(Rev.1)
5S E3 1117G S!ecification for \inc F \inc llo(s R Primar( Binc.
5S E3 188%+G *ot rolled ta!er flan'e 0-sections. Tolerance on sha!e and dimensions.
5S E3 188%,G S!ecification for hot rolled !rod$cts of non-allo(ed str$ct$ral steels a
their technical deliver( re#$irements.
5S E3 188%7G Tolerance on dimensions< sha!e and mass of hot rolled steel !lat
) mm thic6 or above.
5S E3 188)+G Str$ct$ral steel 0 and * sections. Tolerance on sha!e and dimensions.
5S E3 188,-G S!ecification for str$ct$ral steel e#$al and $ne#$al an'les
Part % Tolerance on sha!e and dimension
5S E3 181-)G &eliver( re#$irements for s$rface conditions of hot rolled steel !lates< wide flats and
sections.
Part 1 2eneral re#$irements
Part %G Plates and wide flats
Part )G Sections
5S E3 18%18-1G *ot finished str$ct$ral hollow sections of non-allo( and fine 'rained
str$ct$ral steels- Technical deliver( re#$irements
5S 8188-) Code of Practice for stren'th assessment of members of lattice towers
masts.

3S0>SCE Std 18-71 &esi'n of Steel Transmission Towers.

Section 8 Towers

8-+%(Rev.1)

APPENDIX 8E!

FOUNDATION REACTION FORCES
230"V D#$%&' C()*$(+ T#,')-

(I.*&$-(/' F#$.01+(#. S+)'.2+3 F1*+#))

(G&#%1& A4(-)

U&+(51+' D#,. T3)$-+ U6&(7+ 8#)(9#.+1& C#56#.'.+ T#,') T:6'
84
89

K2 K2 K2 K2
2DL 128514 109065 24516 22409
2D! 224319 201048 38793 38099
2D2; 378992 350212 78642 75712
2DT< (A.2&') 425922 383423 120600 112269
2DT< (T')5(.1&) 585079 529088 164573 149187

Note: Foundation Reaction Forces given in the above tabe are incusive o! Foundation "trength Factor
#entioned in $%%endi& 7.$2'2. (ence) strength !actors #entioned in $%%endi& 7.$2'2 do not need to be
!urther incuded *ith the above Foundation Reaction Forces.

Schedule of Rates and Prices ScheduleNo.1(Rev.1)(Page 1 of 3)
Item Description
Code
1
Unit Qty
Unit Price
2
Total Price
CIF CIF
(1) (2) (1) x (2)
A1 Towers
A1.1 Fabrication, galvanising and supply of various types of towers, its body / leg (equal &
unequal) extensions (complete) including stubs and bolts & nuts, including hangers, D
shac!les, pac! washer, spring washer, plain washer, tower earthing, antitheft nuts &
bolts, danger plate, number plate, bird guards, anticlimbing device, step bolt, rest
platform (if required), ladder (if required) etc" as per specification (payment shall be
released for identified complete tower)
Tower Type 2QL
#$"$"$ %ower %ype &'( )tandard each *
#$"$"& %ower %ype &'( +$"* each *
#$"$", %ower %ype &'( +,"- each .
#$"$"/ %ower %ype &'( +/"* each .
#$"$"* %ower %ype &'( +0"- each $0
#$"$"0 %ower %ype &'( +1"- each $&
#$"$". %ower %ype &'( +$&"- each $&
Tower Type 2Q1
#$"$"2 %ower %ype &'$ )tandard each $
#$"$"1 %ower %ype &'$ +$"* each $
#$"$"$- %ower %ype &'$ +,"- each $
#$"$"$$ %ower %ype &'($ +0"- each $
#$"$"$& %ower %ype &'$ +1"- each $
#$"$"$, %ower %ype &'$ +$&"- each $
#$"$"$/ %ower %ype &'$ +$*"- each $
#$"$"$* %ower %ype &'($ +$2"- each $
#$"$"$0 %ower %ype &'$ +&$"- each $
#$"$"$. %ower %ype &'$ +&*"- each $
Tower Type 2Q15
#$"$"$2 %ower type &'$* )tandard each $
#$"$"$1 %ower type &'$* +$"* each &
#$"$"&- %ower type &'$* +,"- each &
#$"$"&$ %ower type &'$* +0"- each &
#$"$"&&
%ower type &'$* +1"-
each &
Tower Type 2Q3
#$"$"&, %ower %ype &',- )tandard each $
#$"$"&/ %ower %ype &',- +$"* each $
#$"$"&* %ower %ype &',- +,"- each $
#$"$"&0 %ower %ype &',- +/"* each $
#$"$"&. %ower %ype &',- +0"- each $
#$"$"&2 %ower %ype &',- +1"- each $
Tower Type 2QT!
#$"$"&1 %ower %ype &'%0 )tandard each $
#$"$",- %ower %ype &'%0 +$"* each $
#$"$",$ %ower %ype &'%0 +,"- each $
#$"$",& %ower %ype &'%0 +/"* each $
#$"$",, %ower %ype &'%0 +0"- each /
#$"$",/ %ower %ype &'%0 +1"- each &
#$"$",* #uxiliary 3rossarm for %ower %ype &'%0 per set of
three
2
Tower Type 2DT!
#$"$",0 %ower %ype &D%0 +0"- each &
A1.2 %ower %est
#$"&"$ Design, supply, erect and test tower to destruction to prove compliance with
specifications" 4ayment for successful test
(a) (i) %ower type &'( Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'( +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
(b) (i) %ower type &'$ Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'$ +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
5c6 (i) %ower type &'$* Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'$* +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
(d) (i) %ower type &',- Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &',- +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
(e) (i) %ower type &'%0 Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'%0 +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
#$"&"& 4roto assembly of all type towers with all extensions to prove compliance with
specifications" 4ayment for successful test
(a) %ower type &'( each $
(b) %ower type &'$ each $
5c6 %ower type &'$* each $
(d) %ower type &',- each $
(e) %ower type &'%0 each $
(f) %ower type &D%0 each $
"#$%total &or item A1
"c'ed#les o& (ates and Prices
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T(A+"/I""I.+ LI+) .+ TU(+0)- 2A"I" 4C.+T(ACT +.. P*C2623716TL60TA615
"c'ed#le +o.1 % Plant and /andatory "pare Parts "#pplied &rom A$road
Forei8n C#rrency in %%%
Item Description
Code
1
Unit Qty
Unit Price
2
Total Price
CIF CIF
(1) (2) (1) x (2)
A2 "#pply o& ins#lator and &ittin8s9
7nsulator sets complete with insulators and all hardware fittings including suspension
clamps, tension dead ends, armour rods as per requirement,arcing horn etc"
#&"$ &,-!8, $&-!9 )uspension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3): ;allar, complete assembly each 1.0
#&"& &,-!8, &$-!9 <eavy )uspension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3): ;allard, complete
assembly
each $&-
#&", &,-!8, twin &$-!9 tension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3): ;allar, complete assembly each 0$&
#&"/ &,-!8, $&-!9 )ingle upright low duty %ension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3): ;allard,
complete assembly
each $&
#&"* &,-!8, $&-!9 )ingle inverted low duty %ension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3): ;allard,
complete assembly
each $&
#&"0 =eighted spacers complete with ,*!g weight to be used with the >umper of &',- tower each 2
#&". )pacer Damper for twin #3): ;allard for all $& phases )panphase? $&--
#&"2 )pacer for twin #3): ;allard for all $& phases each 1*-
A3 "#pply o& P'ase Cond#ctor and .P*:
#,"$ 4hase conductor #3): ;allard including the necessary midspan >oint and repair
sleeves" %welve nos" twin conductors on the line" 4ayment for extra length for sag,
>umper, >oint etc" shall deem to be included in the quoted price"
route!m ,0
#,"& a) .x/"--mm ) earthwire equivalent @4A= Fibre @ptic 3able /2 Fibre inclusive of
>oint boxes, fixing clamp, fusion splices, connections to to the >oint boxes and earth bond
as required as per actual site condition" %wo nos" @4A= for the line" 4ayment for extra
length due to sag, >oint etc" shall deem to be included in the quoted price"
route!m ,0
b) @4A= tension set complete assembly for above @4A= each $-/
c) @4A= suspension set complete assembly for above @4A= each $/2
d) 8ibration damper for above @4A=" )panphase?? &--
A; Aircra&t o$str#ction li8'ts solar powered complete wit' lamps, solar panels,
$atteries, control e<#ipment ca$les, s#pport &ramewor7, tower wor7 plat&orm etc.
nos" $12
A5 Aircra&t :arnin8 sp'eres &or .P*:, as per re<#irement o& Tec'nical "eci&ication. nos" &--
"#$%total &or item A2, A3, A; = A5
? )panphase B 9o" of spanx$&" %otal quantity of spacer damper shall be C)panphasex9C where 9B 9os" of )pacer dampers for each phase in each span which shall be
determined by contractor baesd on the design of his )pacer damper" %he price quoted shall remain unchanged even if the value of 9 increases during final design of the
dampers and its approval thereof"
?? )panphase B 9o" of spanx&" %otal quantity of vibration dampers for @4A= shall be C)panphasex9C where 9B 9os" of 8ibration damper for each @4A= in each span
which shall be determined by contractor baesd on the design of his 8ibration damper" %he price quoted shall remain unchanged even if the value of 9 increases during final
design of the dampers and its approval thereof"
9oteD :egarding quoting of 8ibration Damper price, bidders are requested to carefully go through the 8ibration Damper in )chedule +"
Item Description
Code
1
Unit Qty
Unit Price
2
Total Price
CIF CIF
(1) (2) (1) x (2)
"PA()" "
"1 Towers
Fabrication, galvanising and supply of various types of towers, its body / leg (equal &
unequal) extensions (complete) including stubs and bolts & nuts, including hangers, D
shac!les, pac! washer, spring washer, plain washer, tower earthing, antitheft nuts &
bolts, danger plate, number plate, bird guards, anticlimbing device, step bolt, rest
platform (if required), ladder (if required) etc" as per specification (payment shall be
released for identified complete tower)
)$"$ %ower %ype &'( )tandard each $
)$"& %ower %ype &'( +,"- each $
)$", %ower %ype &'( +0"- each $
)$"/ %ower %ype &'( +1"- each $
)$"* %ower %ype &'( +$&"- each $
)$"0 %ower %ype &'( +$*"- each $
)$". %ower %ype &'$ +$2"- each $
)$"2 %ower %ype &'$* +1"- each $
)$"1 %ower %ype &',- +0"- each $
)$"$- %ower %ype &'%0 standard each $
)$"$$ %ower %ype &'%0 +0"- each $
)$"$0 #uxiliary crossarm for &'%0
per set of
three
$
"2 P'ase Cond#ctor and .P*:
)&"$ #3): ;allard !m $-
)&"& @4A= (.//"--mm )teel earthwire equivalent) !m &
"3 Ins#lator
),"$ $&-!9 insulator unit each &--
),"& &$-!9 insulator unit each &--
"; Fittin8s = Accessories
)/"$ ;idspan >oint for phase condutor #3): ;allard each *-
)/"& :epair sleeve for phase conductor #3): ;allard each *-
)/", )uspension set without disc for twin #3): ;allard each 0-
)/"/ <eavy )uspension set without disc for twin #3): ;allard each ,-
)/"* %ension set without disc for twin #3): ;allard each 0-
)/"0 @4A= (.x/"-- mm ) earthwire equivalent) suspension set, complete assembly each *-
)/". @4A= (.x/"-- mm ) earthwire equivalent) tension set, complete assembly each *-
)/"2 8ibration damper for .x/"-- mm
) earthwire equivalent @4A=
each *-
"#$%total &or item "
) )()CTI.+ = .T>)( )QUIP/)+T
+$ %emporary earthing equipment each &
+& +lcometer each $
+, ;otorised >ointing compressor for conductor complete with disc suitable for #3):
;allard conductors & .x/"-- mm ) earthwire to be used for this contract
each $
"#$%total &or item )
Item Descritpion Co#ntry
Co#ntry o& .ri8in Declaration Form
9ame of Eidder
)ignature of Eidder
$
Eidders shall enter a code representing the country of origin of all imported plant and equipment"
&
)pecifiy currency" 3reate and use as many column for Fnit 4rice and total 4rice as there are ecurrencies"
Total price &or item A1?item A2, A3, A; = A5 ?item " ? item ) &orwarded to "c'ed#le +o. 5%
*rand "#mmary
Schedule of Rates and Prices Schedule No.2(Rev.1)(Page 1 of 3)
Item Description Code
1
Unit Qty EXW Unit
Price
2
EXW Total
Price
(1) (2) (3)=(1) x (2)
(4) (5)=(1)x(4) (6)
A1 Towers
A1.1 Fabrication, galvanising and supply of various types of towers,
its body / leg (equal & unequal) extensions (complete) including
stubs and bolts & nuts, including hangers, Dshac!les, pac!
washer, spring washer, plain washer, tower earthing, antitheft
nuts & bolts, danger plate, number plate, bird guards, anti
climbing device, step bolt, rest platform (if required), ladder (if
required) etc" as per specification (payment shall be released
for identified complete tower)
Tower Type 2QL
#$"$"$ %ower %ype &'( )tandard each *
#$"$"& %ower %ype &'( +$"* each *
#$"$", %ower %ype &'( +,"- each .
#$"$"/ %ower %ype &'( +/"* each .
#$"$"* %ower %ype &'( +0"- each $0
#$"$"0 %ower %ype &'( +1"- each $&
#$"$". %ower %ype &'( +$&"- each $&
Tower Type 2Q1
#$"$"2 %ower %ype &'$ )tandard each $
#$"$"1 %ower %ype &'$ +$"* each $
#$"$"$- %ower %ype &'$ +,"- each $
#$"$"$$ %ower %ype &'($ +0"- each $
#$"$"$& %ower %ype &'$ +1"- each $
#$"$"$, %ower %ype &'$ +$&"- each $
#$"$"$/ %ower %ype &'$ +$*"- each $
#$"$"$* %ower %ype &'($ +$2"- each $
#$"$"$0 %ower %ype &'$ +&$"- each $
#$"$"$. %ower %ype &'$ +&*"- each $
Tower Type 2Q1
#$"$"$2 %ower type &'$* )tandard each $
#$"$"$1 %ower type &'$* +$"* each &
#$"$"&- %ower type &'$* +,"- each &
#$"$"&$ %ower type &'$* +0"- each &
#$"$"&& %ower type &'$* +1"- each &
Tower Type 2Q!"
#$"$"&, %ower %ype &',- )tandard each $
#$"$"&/ %ower %ype &',- +$"* each $
#$"$"&* %ower %ype &',- +,"- each $
#$"$"&0 %ower %ype &',- +/"* each $
#$"$"&. %ower %ype &',- +0"- each $
#$"$"&2 %ower %ype &',- +1"- each $
Tower Type 2QT#
#$"$"&1 %ower %ype &'%0 )tandard each $
#$"$",- %ower %ype &'%0 +$"* each $
#$"$",$ %ower %ype &'%0 +,"- each $
#$"$",& %ower %ype &'%0 +/"* each $
#$"$",, %ower %ype &'%0 +0"- each /
#$"$",/ %ower %ype &'%0 +1"- each &
#$"$",* #uxiliary 3rossarm for %ower %ype &'%0 per set of
three
2
Tower Type 2DT#
#$"$",0 %ower %ype &D%0 +0"- each &
A1.2 %ower %est
#$"&"$ Design, supply, erect and test tower to destruction to prove
compliance with specifications" 4ayment for successful test
(a) (i) %ower type &'( Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'( +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
(b) (i) %ower type &'$ Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'$ +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
5c6 (i) %ower type &'$* Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'$* +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
(d) (i) %ower type &',- Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &',- +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
(e) (i) %ower type &'%0 Design cost each $
(ii) %ower type &'%0 +1 remaining cost of item #$"&"$ each $
#$"&"& 4roto assembly of all type towers with all extensions to prove
compliance with specifications" 4ayment for successful test
(a) %ower type &'( each $
(b) %ower type &'$ each $
5c6 %ower type &'$* each $
(d) %ower type &',- each $
(e) %ower type &'%0 each $
(f) %ower type &D%0 each $
$%&'total (or item A1
EXW Unit
Price
1
EXW Total
Price
1
)AT on EXW
$c*ed%les o( +ates and Prices
DE$I,-. $UPPL/. E+ECTI0-. TE$TI-, A-D C011I$$I0-I-, 02 2!"3) 20U+ CI+CUIT T0-,I'A1I-4A5A+ 6TU+-'I- A-D TU+-'0UT7 T0 3ALIA30I+ T+A-$1I$$I0-
LI-E 0- TU+-3E/ 4A$I$ 6C0-T+ACT -0. P,C482!"9)8TL83TA8"17
$c*ed%le -o.2 ' Plant and 1andatory $pare Parts $%pplied (rom wit*in Employer:s Co%ntry
2orei;n C%rrency in ''' Local c%rrency in 4an;lades* ta9a
1
Unit Qty EXW Unit
Price
2
EXW Total
Price
(1) (2) (3)=(1) x (2)
(4) (5)=(1)x(4) (6)
EXW Unit
Price
1
EXW Total
Price
1
)AT on EXW
A2 $%pply o( ins%lator and (ittin;s<
7nsulator sets complete with insulators and all hardware fittings
including suspension clamps, tension dead ends, armour rods
as per requirement,arcing horn etc"
#&"$ &,-!8, $&-!9 )uspension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3):
;allard, complete assembly
each 1.0
#&"& &,-!8, &$-!9 <eavy )uspension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3):
;allard, complete assembly
each $&-
#&", &,-!8, twin &$-!9 tension 7nsulator )tring for twin #3):
;allar, complete assembly
each 0$&
#&"/ &,-!8, $&-!9 )ingle upright low duty %ension 7nsulator )tring
for twin #3): ;allard, complete assembly
each $&
#&"* &,-!8, $&-!9 )ingle inverted low duty %ension 7nsulator )tring
for twin #3): ;allard, complete assembly
each $&
#&"0 =eighted spacers complete with ,*!g weight to be used with
the >umper of &',- tower
each 2
#&". )pacer Damper for twin #3): ;allard for all $& phases )pan
phase?
$&--
#&"2 )pacer for twin #3): ;allard for all $& phases each 1*-
A! $%pply o( P*ase Cond%ctor and 0P,W
#,"$ 4hase conductor #3): ;allard including the necessary
midspan >oint and repair sleeves" %welve nos" twin conductors
on the line" 4ayment for extra length for sag, >umper, >oint etc"
shall deem to be included in the quoted price"
route!m ,0
#,"& a) .x/"--mm ) earthwire equivalent @4A= Fibre @ptic 3able
/2 Fibre inclusive of >oint boxes, fixing clamp, fusion splices,
connections to to the >oint boxes and earth bond as required as
per actual site condition" %wo nos" @4A= for the line" 4ayment
for extra length due to sag, >oint etc" shall deem to be included
in the quoted price"
route!m ,0
b) @4A= tension set complete assembly for above @4A= each $-/
c) @4A= suspension set complete assembly for above @4A= each $/2
d) 8ibration damper for above @4A=" )pan
phase??
&--
A= Aircra(t o&str%ction li;*ts solar powered complete wit*
lamps. solar panels. &atteries. control e>%ipment ca&les.
s%pport (ramewor9. tower wor9 plat(orm etc.
nos" $12
A Aircra(t Warnin; sp*eres (or 0P,W. as per re>%irement o(
Tec*nical $eci(ication.
nos" &--
$%&'total (or item A2. A!. A= ? A
?? )panphase B 9o" of spanx&" %otal quantity of vibration dampers for @4A= shall be C)panphasex9C where 9B 9os" of 8ibration damper for each @4A= in each span which shall be
determined by contractor baesd on the design of his 8ibration damper" %he price quoted shall remain unchanged even if the value of 9 increases during final design of the dampers and its approval
thereof"
9oteD :egarding quoting of 8ibration Damper price, bidders are requested to carefully go through the 8ibration Damper in )chedule +"
? )panphase B 9o" of spanx$&" %otal quantity of spacer damper shall be C)panphasex9C where 9B 9os" of )pacer dampers for each phase in each span which shall be determined by
contractor baesd on the design of his )pacer damper" %he price quoted shall remain unchanged even if the value of 9 increases during final design of the dampers and its approval thereof"
1
Unit Qty EXW Unit
Price
2
EXW Total
Price
(1) (2) (3)=(1) x (2)
(4) (5)=(1)x(4) (6)
EXW Unit
Price
1
EXW Total
Price
1
)AT on EXW
$PA+E$ $
$1 Towers
Fabrication, galvanising and supply of various types of towers,
its body / leg (equal & unequal) extensions (complete) including
stubs and bolts & nuts, including hangers, Dshac!les, pac!
washer, spring washer, plain washer, tower earthing, antitheft
nuts & bolts, danger plate, number plate, bird guards, anti
climbing device, step bolt, rest platform (if required), ladder (if
required) etc" as per specification (payment shall be released
for identified complete tower)
)$"$ %ower %ype &'( )tandard each $
)$"& %ower %ype &'( +,"- each $
)$", %ower %ype &'( +0"- each $
)$"/ %ower %ype &'( +1"- each $
)$"* %ower %ype &'( +$&"- each $
)$"0 %ower %ype &'( +$*"- each $
)$". %ower %ype &'$ +$2"- each $
)$"2 %ower %ype &'$* +1"- each $
)$"1 %ower %ype &',- +0"- each $
)$"$- %ower %ype &'%0 standard each $
)$"$$
%ower %ype &'%0 +0"-
each $
)$"$0 #uxiliary crossarm for &'%0
per set of
three
$
$2 P*ase Cond%ctor and 0P,W
)&"$
#3): ;allard
!m $-
)&"& @4A= (.//"--mm )teel earthwire equivalent) !m &
$! Ins%lator
),"$ $&-!9 insulator unit each &--
),"& &$-!9 insulator unit each &--
$= 2ittin;s ? Accessories
)/"$
;idspan >oint for phase condutor #3): ;allard
each
*-
)/"&
:epair sleeve for phase conductor #3): ;allard
each
*-
)/", )uspension set without disc for twin #3): ;allard each 0-
)/"/ <eavy )uspension set without disc for twin #3): ;allard each ,-
)/"* %ension set without disc for twin #3): ;allard each 0-
)/"0 @4A= (.x/"-- mm ) earthwire equivalent) suspension set,
complete assembly
each *-
)/". @4A= (.x/"-- mm ) earthwire equivalent) tension set,
complete assembly
each *-
)/"2 8ibration damper for .x/"-- mm
) earthwire equivalent @4A=
each *-
$%&'total (or item $
E E+ECTI0- ? 0T@E+ EQUIP1E-T
+$ %emporary earthing equipment each &
+& +lcometer each $
+, ;otorised >ointing compressor for conductor complete with disc
suitable for #3): ;allard conductors & .x/"-- mm ) earthwire
to be used for this contract
each $
$%&'total (or item E
Item Descritpion Co%ntry
)ignature of Eidder
$
Eidders shall enter a code representing the country of origin of all imported plant and equipment"
&
)pecifiy currency" 3reate and use as many column for Fnit 4rice and total 4rice as there are ecurrencies"
Co%ntry o( 0ri;in Declaration 2orm
Total price (or item A1Aitem A2.A!. A= ? A Aitem $ Aitem E (orwarded
to $c*ed%le -o. ' ,rand $%mmary
9ame of Eidder
Schedule of Rates Prices Schedule No.3(Rev.1)(Page 1 of 1)
Item Description Qty
Foreign Currency
Portion
Local Currency
Portion
Foreign Currency Local Currency
(1) (2) (3) (4)=(1)x(2) (5)=(1) x (3)
Name of Bidder
Signature of Bidder
Schedule No. 3 - Design Service
Unit Price
1
DESIGN, SUPPLY, ERECTIN, TESTING !ND C""ISSINING # $3%&' #UR CIRCUIT TNGI-!"IN(!)!R *TURN-IN
!ND TURN-UT+ T &!LI!&IR TR!NS"ISSIN LINE N TURN&EY (!SIS *CNTR!CT N. PGC(,$3%-',TL,&T!,%.+
All design cost as per
reuirement
!otal "to Sc#edule No$ %& 'rand Summary(
1
specifiy currency in accordance )it# specifications in Bid Data S#eet under I!B 1*$1$
Unit !otal Price
1
Item Description Unit Qty
Foreign Currency
Portion
Local Currency
Portion
Foreign
Currency
Local Currency
1 2 3 4=1x2 5=1x3
A1 Route Survey and clearance
A1.1 Profile survey in accordance wit te re!uirements of te
tecnical specification"including full ground survey wit cange
of tower location" if any" tower plotting
and preparation and su#mission of route maps" profile
drawings" $I%% documents" etc.
&m '(
A1.) *oute clearance in accordance wit re!uirements of te
tecnical specification including payment of compensation
for crops" trees" ouses" etc. and all &ind of damage
compensation.
&m '(
A2
Geotechnical Investigation
A).1 +eotecnical Investigation in accordance wit te re!uirements
of te ,ecnical $pecification
-a.
Level )
#oreole 1/1
A3 Foundations
Foundations for towers including all setting out" Concrete"
*einforcement" 01cavation" Pumping" $tu#2cutting" $uttering"
Leveling" ,im#ering" supply 3 Installation of foundation
steelwor&" 0arting materials"4ac&filling"foundation protection
-cutting5 filling5 retaining wall etc.." approved Protective Coating
3 site clearing etc.
A'.1
Tower Type 2QL
A'.1.1
$oil category2)
tower 16
A'.1.)
$oil category2'
tower '/
A'.1.'
$oil category26
tower )/
A'.)
Tower Type 2Q1
A'.).1
$oil category2)
tower '
A'.).)
$oil category2'
tower 6
A'.).'
$oil category26
tower '
A'.)
Tower Type 2Q1
A'.).1
$oil category2)
tower '
A'.).)
$oil category2'
tower '
A'.).'
$oil category26
tower '
A'.'
Tower Type 2Q3!
A'.'.1
$oil category2)
tower )
A'.'.)
$oil category2'
tower )
A'.'.'
$oil category26
tower )
A'.6
Tower Type 2QT"
A'.6.1
$oil category2)
tower '
A'.6.)
$oil category2'
tower 6
A'.6.'
$oil category26
tower '
A'.7 Tower Type 2#T"
A'.7.1
$oil category2)
tower 1
A'.7.)
$oil category2'
tower 1
A$
Testing o% Foundations
A6.1 $upply -incl. Foundation" steel wor&s." install and test foundation
to prove compliance wit ,ecnical specification" payment for
successful test only8 Uplift test for pad 3 cimney type
foundation for tower type )QL.
per test 1
A6.) Individual Pile test including supply"install and test to prove
compliance wit tecnical specification" payment for successful
test only -applica#le for all tower types selected #y te
0mployer9s 0ngineer.8
-a.
Compression ,ype test
per test 7
-#.
Uplift ,ype test
per test 1/
-c.
Pile Integrity ,est
per test 1::
$cedule of *ates and Prices
#&SIG'( S)**L+( &R&,TI-'( T&STI'G A'# ,-..ISSI-'I'G -F 23!/0 F-)R ,IR,)IT T-'GI1A.I'2A3AR 4T)R'1I' A'# T)R'1
-)T5 T- /ALIA/-IR TRA'S.ISSI-' LI'& -' T)R'/&+ 2ASIS 4,-'TRA,T '-6 *G,2723!807TL7/TA7!15
Schedule 'o6 $9 Installation and -ther Services
Foreign Currency -F5C. Price - in ;. .
Unit Price
1
,otal Price
1
$u#2,otal for item A1" A)" A' 3 A6
Item Description Unit Qty
Foreign Currency
Portion
Local Currency
Portion
Foreign
Currency
Local Currency
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#&SIG'( S)**L+( &R&,TI-'( T&STI'G A'# ,-..ISSI-'I'G -F 23!/0 F-)R ,IR,)IT T-'GI1A.I'2A3AR 4T)R'1I' A'# T)R'1
-)T5 T- /ALIA/-IR TRA'S.ISSI-' LI'& -' T)R'/&+ 2ASIS 4,-'TRA,T '-6 *G,2723!807TL7/TA7!15
Schedule 'o6 $9 Installation and -ther Services
Foreign Currency -F5C. Price - in ;. .
Unit Price
1
,otal Price
1
A &rection o% various types o% towers( : its ;ody 7 leg 4e<ual
: une<ual5 e=tensions 4co>plete5 e=cluding stu;s and
;olts : nuts ;ut including hangers( #1shac8les( pac8
washer( spring washer( plain washer( welding( painting
4Anti1corrosive painting uptp highest %lood level o% every
tower5( rest plat%or> installation 4i% re<uired5( ladder
installation 4i% re<uired5( aircra%t warning sphere installation
4i% re<uired5( aircra%t warning light installation 4i% re<uired5
etc6 as per speci%ication 4pay>ent shall ;e released %or
identi%ied co>plete tower56 The ite> also include
installation o% tower earthing( nu>;er plate( danger plate(
;ird guard( step ;olt( anti1cli>;ing device etc6
47.1
,ower ,ype )QL
per tower
(6
47.)
,ower ,ype )Q1
per tower
1/
47.'
,ower ,ype )Q17
per tower
<
47.6
,ower ,ype )Q'/
per tower
(
47.7
,ower ,ype )Q,(
per tower
1/
47.(
,ower ,ype )D,(
per tower
)
47.= Au1iliary Crossarm for ,ower ,ype )Q,( per set of
tree
6
A" Installation o% insulator strings co>plete with arcing horns
: necessary hardware( installing : stringing o% conductor
including %i=ing o% conductor accessories (installing :
stringing o% two nos6 -*G? including %i=ing o% -*G?
accessories %or %our circuit line6
&m '(
A@ All costs associated with >a8ing connection o% e=isting
23!80 dou;le circuit line to new 23!80 %our circuit line
tower including construction o% te>porary ;y1pass line 4i%
re<uired56For constructing te>porary ;y1pass line( single
circuit poles shall ;e availa;le at *G,2 store6 The
contractor shall have to transport the poles %ro> *G,2
store to site6 -ther >aterials re<uired %or te>porary ;y1
pass line shall ;e used %ro> the >aterials o% this contract6
Lumpsum 1
AA Supply o% paint : painting o% "!. and over tower in
according with the re<uire>ents o% the Technical
Speci%ication6
per tower ""
AB Aircra%t o;struction lights solar powered co>plete with
la>ps( solar panels( ;atteries( control e<uip>ent ca;les(
support %ra>ewor8( tower wor8 plat%or> etc6
per tower ""
A1! Aircra%t ?arning spheres %or -*G?( as per re<uire>ent o%
Technical Speci%ication6
nos6 2!!
%1 0rection of twin downleads including downdrops from terminal
tower to su#station gantry
per set of
tree
6
%) 0rection of >P+? connection from terminal tower to
su#station gantry5mast including installation of >P+?
termination #o1es at te #ase of su#2station gantry structures.
Per wire )
Total *rice carried %orward to Su>>ary o% *rice Schedule 4Schedule 'o61 Grand Su>>ary5
@ote8 -1. in te item A7" te unit 9,ower9 means all te materials suc as conductor" eartwire5>P+?" insulators"fittings etc. are included.
-). in item A'" unit rate of foundation for soil category 6 sall #e iger tan soil category ' and unit rate of foundation for soil category ' sall #e iger tan soil
category ).
,otal Price -in words. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;..
Su;1Total %or ite> A( A"( A@( AA( AB : A1!
Section .9 .iscellaneous
Su;1Total %or ite> .

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