EDTP GEMAS-JOHOR BAHRU TECH. SPEC. FOR ARCH., C&S AND MEP.

SECTION 1 – GENERAL AND PRELIMINARY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

1.1 General Description of The Project ............................................................ S1-1

1.2 Scope of Works .......................................................................................... S1-1
1.3 Notes .......................................................................................................... S1-2
1.4 Programme of Works ................................................................................. S1-3
1.5 Limitation of Site ......................................................................................... S1-4
1.6 Supply of Materials ..................................................................................... S1-4
1.7 Materials of Malaysian Origin ..................................................................... S1-5
1.8 Setting out ................................................................................................... S1-5
1.9 Dimensions and Levels............................................................................... S1-5
1.10 Protection of Works .................................................................................... S1-6
1.11 Design of Temporary Works By The Contractor ........................................ S1-6
1.12 Contractor’s Key Personnel ........................................................................ S1-7
1.13 Inspection and Tests .................................................................................. S1-7
1.14 Covering Up of Work .................................................................................. S1-8
1.15 Office Accommodation For S.O. / ICC/ MEC and Their Staff ..................... S1-8
1.16 Vehicles for the S.O., ICC and MEC Staff .................................................. S1-8
1.17 Contractor’s Office and Accommodation .................................................... S1-8
1.18 Material Testing Laboratories and Staff ...................................................... S1-9
1.19 Provision for Survey Instruments and Chainmen ....................................... S1-9
1.20 Temporary Diversion of Track .................................................................. S1-10
1.21 Location, Temporary Protection and Temporary Diversion of Public Utility
Installations and Other Services ............................................................... S1-10
1.22 Water and Electricity Supply ..................................................................... S1-11
1.23 Project Signboard ..................................................................................... S1-12
1.24 Photographic Record of Works ................................................................ S1-12
1.25 As-Built Drawings ..................................................................................... S1-12
1.26 Clearing Up of Site.................................................................................... S1-13
1.27 Opportunities for Other Contractors ......................................................... S1-13
1.28 Architectural Scale Model .............................................................................. 13
APPENDIX 1.1 15
LIST OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. S1-15
APPENDIX 1.2 22
SURVEY EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................... S1-22

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SECTION 1 – GENERAL AND PRELIMINARY

1.1 General Description of The Project

The Government of Malaysia has approved the implementation of the

Electrified Double Track project to upgrade the railway infrastructure
including Signalling and Communications between Gemas and Johor
Bahru, with the intention of increasing the speed, frequency and the
capacity of train services whilst enhancing operational safety of both
passenger and freight trains.

1.2 Scope of Works

The Scope of Works to be carried out under this Contract, complete with
all the necessary coordination, interfacing, etc. as required by the
Contract Document and execution of the Works, shall include:

(a) Infrastructure Works comprising:

i. Construction of double track from Gemas Railway Station

to Johor Bahru Railway Station inclusive of the supply of
track materials and accessories.

ii. Earthwork, site clearing, slope stabilization and related

retaining structures.

iii. Soil Improvement works.

iv. Roadworks.

v. Rail bridges, road bridges, vehicular box culverts,

pedestrian/ motorcycle crossings.

vi. Drainage works including culverts and river protection.

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vii. All buildings including Stations, Feeder stations & MPTSLs,

KTMB Quarters, service depot and workshop.

viii. Utilities relocation.

ix. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing building services, yard

lighting, street lighting, buildings and structures for sub-
station and switchyard.

x. Fencing and gates, cable trough/ ducting and other

ancillary works.

(b) Systems Works comprising:

i. Signalling and Control.

ii. Telecommunication.

iii. Traction Power.

iv. Overhead Line System

v. Consequential Works.

(c) Any other ancillary works

1.3 Notes

(a) Any clause in this Specification which relates to work or materials

not include in the Works shall be deemed not applicable.

(b) Unless stated to the contrary, any dimension of material described

means the finished or fully compacted dimension.

(c) All Standards and Codes of Practice referred to in this

Specification shall be deemed to be the editions current at the

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time of Tender. If the Malaysian Standard exists, which the S.O.

/ICC/MEC deems to be equivalent to the British or other Standard
specified, then the Malaysian Standard shall be followed.

In the event of any discrepancy between the provision of this

Specification and the provision within the relevant Standards or
Codes of Practice as mentioned in this Specification, then the
provision of this Specification shall take precedence.

(d) The terms “Engineer” shall mean Malaysian Engineering

Consultant (MEC).

1.4 Programme of Works

Within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the Letter of Acceptance of
Tender, the Contractor shall submit to the S.O. for his approval a
programme showing the order of work activities and time schedule in
which the Contractor proposes to carry out the Works and shall,
whenever required by the S.O., furnish in writing, particulars of the
Contractor’s arrangement for carrying out such works and of the
construction plants and temporary works, if any, which the Contractor
intends to supply, use or construct as the case may be. The submission
to and approval by the S.O. of such a programme or the furnishing of
such particulars shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his duties or
responsibilities under the Contract.

If at any time it should appear to the S.O. that the actual progress of the
Works does not conform to the approved programme referred to herein
before, the Contractor shall submit for approval, a revised programme
showing the modifications to the previously approved programme
necessary to ensure the completion of the whole Works within the time
set for completion.

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1.5 Limitation of Site

The Contractor shall ensure that all his plants, materials, temporary
workshops, stores and offices are kept within the Site at locations
approved by the S.O..

Should the Contractor require additional land outside the Site for his
workyards, stores, offices, temporary haul roads or any other temporary
structures, he shall, on his own, purchase or rent any additional area he
may need.

Areas or area to be rendered as part of the Site shall be subject to the

S.O. approval.

1.6 Supply of Materials

The Contractor shall place orders for specified materials at such times as
will enable him to execute the Works in accordance with his approved
programme.

If the Contractor’s failure to supply any material causes any interruption

or delay in the progress of the Works, the S.O. may supply any portion or
all of the materials and cost borne by the Contractor shall be either that
as calculated at the current market rates or the actual cost to the S.O. at
the date of supply, including overheads or any other charges, whichever
is the greater.

Any costs incurred under this Section shall be deducted from the
Contract Sum. No claim for loss of profit under the conditions of this
Contract shall be deemed to have arisen. No action taken under this
Section shall in any way affect or modify the right of the S.O. to claim for
damages in the event of the Contractor’s failure to complete the Works
by the agreed date.

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1.7 Materials of Malaysian Origin

Materials of Malaysian origin where available must be used by the

Contractor to the exclusion of imported materials and this requirement
shall be allowed for in his tender.

Under no circumstances shall the Contractor be permitted to use

imported materials unless he can prove to the satisfaction of the S.O. that
the materials are not available locally, or if available are not of an
acceptable standards.

1.8 Setting out

Before commencing the works at any location, the Contractor shall

provide and install precast concrete reference beacons on both sides of
the rail track/ road/ structures centre-line at a spacing of 300 metres. The
beacons shall be firmly sited at right angles to the centre-line at a
distance from the centre-line of 15 metres or such other distance as
directed by the S.O.. The beacons shall be not less than 75mm square in
plan and shall project at least 600mm above the surrounding ground.
Each beacon shall be clearly marked with its chainage and elevation
above datum. The Contractor shall take all practicable steps to safeguard
the beacons including fencing and concreting-in where necessary in the
opinion of the S.O. and shall immediately replace any damage beacons.
The Contractor shall give the S.O. not less than 24 hours notice of his
intention to set out or give levels for any part of the Works in order that
arrangements may be made for checking.

1.9 Dimensions and Levels

All temporary benchmarks, reference markers and levels as shown on

the Drawings shall be checked on the Site by the Contractor at his own
expense and be confirmed by the S.O..

Before the Works or any part thereof are commenced, the Contractor
shall verify the levels of the existing ground surface within areas where

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earthworks are to be performed and the locations and bed levels of

water-courses. These may differ from the locations and levels shown on
the Drawings owing to changes which could have taken place during the
interval between the original survey and construction.

The levels and dimensions taken by the Contractor jointly with the S.O.
shall form the basis of measurement of the relevant work quantities.

1.10 Protection of Works

From the commencement of the Works to the date the Works are taken
over by the Government, the Contractor shall take full responsibility for
the care thereof together with all temporary works and in case any
damage, loss or injury shall happen to the Works or to any part thereof or
to any temporary works from any cause whatsoever, he shall at his own
cost repair and make good the same so that at completion, the Works
shall be in good order and condition and in conformity in every respect
with the requirements of the Contract and the S.O. instructions. The
Contractor shall also be liable for any damage to the Works occasioned
by him in the course of any operations carried out during the Defects
Liability Period.

1.11 Design of Temporary Works By The Contractor

Unless otherwise provided in the Drawings, the Contractor shall submit to

the S.O./ICC/MEC for his approval, 1 copy each of all working or shop
drawings produced by him including all drawings made by his approved
sub-contractors for all temporary works. Such submission shall be made
at least two weeks before the temporary work is scheduled to commence.
Notwithstanding the approval by the S.O., the Contractor is solely
responsible for the adequacy and safety of his work and for any
necessary modification or addition whenever found necessary by the S.O..

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1.12 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The Contractor shall provide all necessary key personnel during the
execution of the Works and as long thereafter as the S.O. may consider
necessary for the proper fulfillment of the Contractor’s obligations under
the Contract.

A key personnel, whose appointment shall be approved by the S.O., shall

be employed by the Contractor for management on Site. The key
personnel shall have the authority to receive instructions from the S.O
and MEC and to act on behalf of the Contractor. The key personnel shall
be stationed on Site for the whole duration of the Contract and shall not
be replaced without the approval of the S.O..

If the key personnel needs to be absent from Site for more than three (3)
consecutive days, he shall give prior notice to the S.O. who may require
the Contractor to temporarily appoint another key personnel.

1.13 Inspection and Tests

The S.O. or his representative may at any stage of the Works carry out
inspection, measurement and tests on any part of the Works to ensure
compliance with the requirements of this Specification and of the
Drawings. The Contractor shall provide the necessary attendance
whenever required by the S.O.. For selected inspection and testing, the
contractor shall arrange for testing witnessed by one representative each
from MOT, KTMB, ICC and MEC.

Notwithstanding any tests which may have been carried out off the Site,
the S.O. shall be empowered to order further tests of any materials or
goods to be made on the Site and to reject such materials or goods
should they fail to pass such tests on Site.

When required by the S.O., the Contractor shall submit a copy of the
result of any quality control test carried out by the Contractor on his own
during the progress of the Works.

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1.14 Covering Up of Work

Before any part of the Works is permanently covered up, the Contractor
shall give due notice to the S.O. for the inspection and measurement of
dimensions. The S.O. shall attend without unreasonable delay for the
purpose of examination and measurement unless he considers it
unnecessary and advises the Contractor accordingly.

1.15 Office Accommodation For S.O. / ICC/ MEC and Their Staff

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a site office for the use of the
S.O., MEC and their supervisory staff, all in accordance with Section 14
of the Statement of Needs (SON) in Volume 1 of 5 of the Bid Document.

1.16 Vehicles for the S.O., ICC and MEC Staff

The Contractor shall provide vehicles as listed in the B.Q. and Section 14
of the Statement of Needs (SON) in Volume 1 of 5 of the Bid Document.

1.17 Contractor’s Office and Accommodation

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a suitable office for himself
and his staff in a location or locations to be approved by the S.O..

In addition, the Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary

accommodation and living facilities, stores, workshops, etc., including all
necessary services for water supply, drainage and lighting for his staff.
Before any work can commence the Contractor shall submit to the S.O.
details of the proposed buildings and services and shall obtain the S.O.’s
approval together with any necessary approval in writing from the
relevant statutory authority.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all fees and other charges or
expenses incurred in connection with such office and housing and shall
keep the whole area in a clean, tidy and well drained condition. When
instructed by the S.O., the Contractor shall remove all such buildings and

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appurtenant works from the Site, clean up the area and restore it to its
original condition.

The Contractor shall provide adequate first aid facilities appropriate to the
size and completion of his staff and labour force. The Contractor shall
afford the S.O.’s site staff full use of the services and facilities as and
when required.

1.18 Material Testing Laboratories and Staff

The Contractor shall provide and maintain laboratories at the Site

throughout the duration of the Contract. Earthworks and pavement
construction will not be permitted to commence until the laboratories and
necessary equipment have been provided.

The said laboratories shall be in accordance with the Drawings and shall
be equipped as indicated in Appendix 1.1. It shall be maintained in a
clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the S.O.. The laboratories
shall be adequately supplied with water and electricity.

Whilst the laboratories shall be managed by the Contractor, all tests

carried out in the laboratories shall be witnessed by S.O.. Therefore, the
Contractor shall engage sufficient technicians or lab assistances for the
daily operation of the laboratories.

All laboratory equipment shall remain as the property of the Contractor on

completion of the Works.

On completion of the Works, the building shall be removed from the Site
and the Site to be in a neat and tidy condition.

1.19 Provision for Survey Instruments and Chainmen

The Contractor shall provide for the sole use of the S.O. and his staff all
such instruments, equipment and chainmen as the S.O. may require to
enable him to check the accuracy of the Contractor’s setting out and any

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measurements taken. The chainmen shall have knowledge of Bahasa

Malaysia or English and as far as possible the same men shall be
provided throughout the Contract period.

The instruments and equipment to be provided are as listed in Appendix

1.2.

The Contractor shall be responsible throughout the Contract period for all
such instruments, equipment and chainmen and shall ensure that the
instruments and equipment are at all times in good working condition and
adjustment. All instruments and equipment shall remain the property of
the Contractor on completion of the Works.

1.20 Temporary Diversion of Track

The contractor shall first identify the location of the proposed temporary
Track diversion (line block) required and submit the necessary work
schedule and design to the relevant authority and S.O. for approval.

Safety regulation of KTMB on the line block proposed that including the
lookout man, flag man etc shall be fully complied. Minimum distance of
3.5m from the existing track shall be available at all time. The safety
regulation of KTMB is available in the Section 19 of the Statement of
Needs (SON) in the Volume 1 of 5 of the Bid Document.

1.21 Location, Temporary Protection and Temporary Diversion of Public

Utility Installations and Other Services

The Contractor shall be responsible for locating the position of all public
utility installations, including water mains, overhead and underground
cables, pipes, sewers and drains and all service connections to buildings,
and where necessary, shall adopt such methods of excavation as may be
required by the appropriate authorities or owners to ensure that no
damage is caused to them.

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The Contractor shall make good, at his own expense, any damage
caused by him to the existing services to the approval of and in
accordance with the instruction of the appropriate authority or owner
concerned, and shall keep the S.O. indemnified at all times from all
claims, costs and expenses which may arise on account of any damage
(whether permanent, temporary or recurring) to the said services.

All such installations which are encountered in the course of the Works
shall be adequately supported, slung-up, strutted or otherwise protected
from injury to the satisfaction of the respective authority.

The temporary diversion or relocation of any service within or outside the

Works to permit the construction of the Works shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor. Where a service is required to be interrupted or
relocated the Contractor shall inform and obtain the approval of the S.O.
who shall notify the appropriate authority or owner of the required
removal and/ or relocation.

Temporary diversion shall mean works involved in the diversion of

services that will be reinstated to their original position and condition on
completion of the works in the affected areas. In planning his work for the
diversion or relocation of services, the Contractor shall make reasonable
allowance for the time necessary to obtain the approval of the respective
utilities, drainage or sewerage authority in addition to the S.O.’s approval
for the work and for the appropriate authorities or owners to authorise the
work, obtain the necessary materials and carry out the work.

The Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time due to his
failure to allow for a reasonable period of time necessary for obtaining
approval and completing the work.

1.22 Water and Electricity Supply

The Contractor shall provide at his own risk and cost all water, lighting
and electric power where required for use in the Works and shall pay all

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costs, fees and charges and comply with all safety regulations and
statutes in connection therewith.

The Contractor shall also provide and maintain temporary water storage
together with any distribution piping which may be necessary.

1.23 Project Signboard

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain signboards at locations

to be decided by the S.O. and pay all charges in connection with this,
including obtaining permission, licences and fees, etc. Each sign board
shall comply with the design and specification as shown on the Drawings.
On completion of the project, the Contractor shall dismantle and clear
away the signboards as directed by the S.O..

1.24 Photographic Record of Works

The Contractor shall provide Two (2) No. Handycam Digital Video
Camera complete with all accessories and fifteen (15) digital cameras as
per Section 14 of the SON in Volume 1 of 5 of Bid Document.

The softcopy of the photographs in CD Roms shall be submitted to the

S.O. together with the monthly progress report. The softcopy or print out
of the photographs shall be the property of the Government and shall not
be supplied to any person or persons except with the approval of the S.O.

1.25 As-Built Drawings

Drawings for recording as-built construction details of the Works shall be

prepared by the Contractor and shall be certified by the MEC to be
approved by the S.O.. The originals, in good quality transparencies, and
two (2) printed copies of all as-built drawings shall be supplied by the
Contractor to the S.O. progressively as sections of the Works become
completed. All drawings shall be completed within one month after the
completion of the respective section.

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As-built drawings shall be A1 size (838 mm x 584 mm) unless otherwise

approved by the S.O..

The Contractor shall submit the softcopy of the drawing in the AutoCadd
format (version 2010 or latest version) in CD Roms to the S.O.

1.26 Clearing Up of Site

The Contractor shall make every effort to keep the Site in a reasonably
clean and tidy condition for the duration of the Works. He shall, in
addition, from time to time on the completion of any area of the Works or
where directed by the S.O., remove rubbish, surplus materials, or any
other construction debris from such areas as may be attributable to his
work under this Contract and generally leave them in a satisfactory
condition, to the approval of the S.O..

On completion of the Works, the Contractor shall remove all rubbish,

debris and surplus materials from the Site and leave the whole Site in a
neat and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the S.O..

1.27 Opportunities for Other Contractors

The Contractor shall, when required by the S.O., afford all reasonable
opportunity to any other Contractors employed by the Government and
their workmen and to the workmen of the Government and of any other
duly constituted authorities who may be employed in the execution on or
near the Site of any work not included in the Contract.

1.28 Architectural Scale Model

(a) The Contractor shall be required to provide Architectural Scale

Display Model for the following:

i. Station Type A at Segamat or Kluang (Elevated Station) –

Scale 1:100

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ii. Station Type A at Kempas Baru (At-Grade Station) – Scale

1:100

iii. Depot & station site layout at Kempas Baru complete with
track layout – Scale 1:1000

The above stated scales are indicative, subject to S.O.’s approval.

(b) The overall layout model shall be built showing full detailed
external features and elements of building from ground level
onwards and will conceptualize the overall outlook of the site
context.

(c) Ground level shall be constructed in accordance to the survey

drawing, incorporating road with levels, split levels, platform levels
and water elements. Landscaping elements for both softscape
and hardscape shall be included.

(d) Both internal and external lighting system and accessories shall
be included and provided.

(e) Materials used shall reflect the actual elements of the features.
Accessories such as miniature scale car, street lights, vegetation
etc. shall be provided.

(f) Colour scheme of model shall follow the external colour scheme
approved by the S.O..

(g) The completed model shall be protected with plastic cover.

(h) The construction of the model shall be aided by CO2 laser-cutting

systems based on licensed CAD and graphics software. The
complete model shall be an accurate representation of the
architectural design intent.

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APPENDIX 1.1

LIST OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide and maintain the following testing laboratory equipment at
each laboratory located at each of three site office. The equipment shall become the
property of the Contractor at the end of the Contract:-

No.

(a) Soil Testing Equipment

(1) Moisture content tins – 76mm x 25mm with lids. 75

(2) Electric balance of 1 kg capacity, accurate to 0.1g

with a tare correction of not less than 100g. 3

(3) Electric forced draught oven, capacity of 0.08 cu.m 3

(4) Atterberg limit machine calibrated with a grooving

Device as specified in B.S. 1377 3

(5) Glass Plates – 457mm x 609mm x 6mm 6

(6) Linear shrinkage moulds – 254mm 15

(7) Spatulas – 152mm 6

(8) 203mm diameter B.S. sieves – 75mm, 63mm,

50mm, 37.5mm, 28mm, 25mm, 20mm, 14mm,
12.5mm, 10mm, 9.5mm, 6.3mm, 5mm, 4.75mm, 3 of each

(9) 203mm diameter B.S. sieves – 75um, 425um. 3 of each

(10) Wash sieves – 75 um 6

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(11) Sample splitter – 50mm 6

(12) Sample splitter – 12mm 6

(13) Balance of 10kg capacity, accurate to 1g. 3

(14) Standard compaction hammer, electric motor

Operated, as specified in B.S. 1377 3

(15) Standard compaction mould as specified in

B.S. 1377 3

(16) Compaction mould extruder as specified in

B.S. 1377 3

(17) Steel scoop 3

(18) Rubber mallet 3

(19) Measuring flasks – 1000 c.c. 6

(20) Vernier calipers – 152mm 3

(21) Steel rule – 305mm 3

(22) Compression machine suitable for laboratory and

field C.B.R.’s with all fittings necessary for
field and laboratory operation as specified in
B.S. 1377 3

(23) C.B.R. moulds fitted with collars and base plates

from compaction and soaking and tripods for small
measurement fitted with dial gauges having 0.01mm
divisions and 25mm travel as specified in
B.S. 1377. 30

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(24) 2.26 kg surcharge weights – ring type 18

(25) 2.26kg surcharge weights – horseshoe type 27

(26) Complete field density kit, sand replacement type

suitable for volume measurement of 0.005cu.m
to an accuracy of not less than 0.001cu.m as
specified in B.S. 1377 6

(27) Hand auger suitable for boring to depths of 3m

and supplied with 10mm diameter heads suitable
for boring in cohesive and cohesionless soils 3

(28) Crowbar, pick and spade 3 of each

(29) Drying pans – 406mm x 406mm x 76mm 18

(30) Nuclear Moisture – Density Apparatus 3

(31) British Standard 1377 – “Methods of Test for Soils

for Civil Engineering Purpose”, latest edition. 3

(b) Concrete Testing Equipment

(1) 152mm x 152mm x 152mm standard concrete test

cube steel moulds as specified in B.S. 1881. 18

(2) Slump cones with tamping rods as specified in

B.S. 1881. 6

(3) Compacting factor apparatus as specified in

B.S. 1881. 3

(4) Tank for curing of concrete specimens to

accommodate 50 Nos. x 152mm cubes in layers not
more than 50mm deep. 3

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(c) Flexible Pavement Testing Equipment

(1) Metal tray, 0.6m square or similar suitable for

measuring spray rates of bituminous materials and
spread rates of cover aggregate for surface dressing. 12

(2) Metal thickness gauge (or set slotted sleeves)

as specified in M.S. 30 for determination of
aggregate flakiness index. 3

Additional items required for asphaltic concrete and/or bituminous Macadam:-

(3) Balance of 2kg capacity, accurate to 0.1g suitable

for weighing samples suspended in liquid. 3

(4) Steel moulds for marshall test specimens (100mm

diameter) with base, extension collar, extraction
collar and extraction plate as specified in B.S. 598. 18

(5) Extractor for removing Marshall test specimens

from moulds without distortion or shock as
specified in B.S. 598. 3

(6) Compaction hammer and automatic compactor for

Marshall test specimens as specified in B.S. 598. 3 of each

(7) Compaction pedestal and mould holder for Marshall

test as specified in B.S. 598. 3 of each

(8) Thermostatically controlled hot plate 3

(9) Thermometers for use in laboratory and in asphaltic

mixes for Marshall test as specified in B.S. 598. 6 of each

(10) Rubber and heat resistant gloves. 6 pairs of each

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(11) Filter papers – 100mm diameter As needed

(12) Containers for heating aggregates and bituminous

materials. As needed

(13) pavement coring machine of the thin-walled

diamond bit type for obtaining 100mm diameter
samples of bituminous surfacings. 3

(14) 100mm diameter thin-walled diamond bits for

use with pavement coring machine. As needed

(15) Tools for cutting and trimming pavement cores As needed

(16) Metal bottles of suitable capacity for bitumen

extraction by direct determination as specified in
B.S. 598. As needed

(17) machine to rotate the bottles about their

longitudinal axes at a speed between 1-0 rev/min
to 30rev/min as specified in B.S. 598. 3

(18) Volumetric flasks of suitable capacity As needed

(19) Centrifuge capable of developing an acceleration of

25,000m/sq. second as specified in B.S. 598. 3

(20) Filtration apparatus for extraction of bitumen by

direct determination as specified in B.S. 958. 3

(21) Recovery apparatus for extraction of bitumen by

direct determination as specified in B.S. 958. 3

(22) Pressure filter of appropriate size, air pump and

funnel for extraction of bitumen by direct
determination as specified in B.S. 598. 3 of each

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Further items required for asphaltic concrete:-

(23) Wire basket of 6.5mm or smaller mesh with wire

hanger as specified in M.S, 30, for determination
of specific gravity and water absorption of
aggregates. 3

(24) Airtight container of similar capacity as wire basket above 3

(25) Gas jar – 1.5 litre 3

(26) Pyconometer – 1 litre 3

(27) Warm air blower 3

(28) Mechanical mixer of 2kg capacity, for preparation

of asphaltic concrete mixtures 3

(29) Thermostatically controlled water bath for Marshall

test specimens as specified in B.S. 598. 3

(30) Steel Marshall testing head as specified in B.S. 598. 3

(31) Compression testing machine with proving ring,

capable of applying loads of up to at least 22kN
at a constant rate of strain of 50mm ± 3mm
per minute and recording the maximum load
achieved as specified in B.S. 598. 3

(32) Dial gauge and mounting assembly for measuring

Marshall test flows of up to 10mm with accuracy
of 0.1mm as specified in B.S. 598. 3

Testing which is specifically required in the Contract and any test defined in quoted British
Standard Specifications which are required to ensure compliance with the Contract but
cannot be done in the Site testing laboratory shall be carried out at approved laboratories

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off the Site. These tests shall be carried out as directed by the S.O.. The cost incurred by
the Contractor shall be deemed to have been included in the tendered rates.

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APPENDIX 1.2

SURVEY EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide and maintain the following instruments and equipment for
the purpose of measurements and setting out which shall become the property of the
Contractor at the end of the Contract:-

1 set Total Station: Nikon DTM-322 or equivalent

1 set Digital Level:- LEICA Sprinter 250m Metric or equivalent

5 sets Optical Level – LEICA NAK2 Universal Automatic Level or

equivalent

5 No. BOSCH Laser meter or equivalent

5 No. GPS:- LEICA Zeno 10

Any other ancillary equipments for the above.

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