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OHTL
OHTL
During the erection the following tests shall be carried out by the Bidder/Contractor in the presence of
TRANSCO.
Item Description
1. Tower footing resistance
Support footing resistance
The resistance to earth of the complete foundation of individual structures
shall be measured in an approved manner before the earth conductors are
erected. The placing of the test electrodes shall normally be along the center
line of the route in such direction as to ensure the lowest resistance to earth
is recorded, and a note shall be made of the direction in the test log. The
schedule used for recording earth resistance test shall contain in addition to
the measured ohmic values, details of the surface soils and general ground
conditions at the time of test.
Additional tower footing tests
If, in the opinion of TRANSCO, it is necessary to reduce the tower footing
resistance by approved means, the Bidder/Contractor shall make further tests
after the additional measures have been carried out and before the earthwires
are erected. Any further re-testing shall be carried out as necessary without
extra charge.
2. Measurement of galvanising and paint thickness
The Bidder/Contractor shall have available on site for TRANSCO’s use an
instrument suitable for the accurate checking of painted coats and galvanising
thickness. The gauge shall be available from the time of arrival of the first
consignment of steel work until the issue of the final acceptance certificate. The
cost of the gauge and other operating expenses are deemed to be included in
the contract price and the gauge will remain the property of the
Bidder/Contractor.
3. Measurement of resistance of clamps and joints
4. Sagging reports, sagging control measurements
5. Clearance measurements at qualified crossing spans or other spans defined by
TRANSCO to ground and/or obstacles
Tests on Commissioning