SPECIFICATION FOR TOPOGRAPHIC

SURVEYS

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client: ADWEA
project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
title: SPECIFICATION FOR TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS

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 Table of Contents page

1. SCOPE...................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction..................................................................................3
1.2 Survey Description ......................................................................3
1.3 General Requirements ................................................................3
1.4 Information and Services Provided by ADWEA ...........................4
1.5 Location Survey of Existing Control Points..................................4
1.6 Topographical Survey..................................................................4
1.7 Trial Pits for Existing Buried Services..........................................5
1.8 Establishment and Confirmation of Water Works Areas..............5
1.9 Establishment of Survey Control Point ........................................5
1.10 Approval of Water Works Plot Area .............................................6
1.11 Area Mapping ..............................................................................6
1.12 Survey Data Processing ..............................................................7
1.13 Benchmarks.................................................................................8
1.14 Accuracy of Survey......................................................................9

2. CODES AND STANDARDS ..................................................................9

2.1 Document Precedence ................................................................9

3. SITE CONDITIONS..............................................................................10

4. PRESENTATION OF DATA ................................................................10

4.1 Survey Report............................................................................10
4.2 Plot Areas..................................................................................10
4.3 Presentation of Maps.................................................................10
4.4 Presentation of Profiles .............................................................11
4.5 Data Files ..................................................................................12

5. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ........................................................12

5.1 Personnel ..................................................................................12
5.2 Equipment .................................................................................13

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL ...............................13

6.1 General......................................................................................13
6.2 Documentation ..........................................................................13

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 1. SCOPE

1.1 Introduction

This specification covers the minimum requirements for topographical surveys in proposed
water works.

This consists of the following works:

a) Preparation of contour survey maps, with spot levels for the sites indicated.

b) Establishment of base line and grid system for defining the co-ordinates of the various
areas.

c) Preparation of detailed survey maps in 1:500 scale with spot levels generally at 10m c/c
and contour interval of 0.5m c/c.

1.2 Survey Description

A brief description of the water works area that shall be subject to Topographical Survey will
be specified by ADWEA.

ADWEA shall indicate the planned location of proposed water works and other areas of work
applicable. The Contractor shall survey the complete area specified plus an additional 10m on
each side of the boundary line.

1.3 General Requirements

CONTRACTOR shall perform Field Survey and Mapping to support Project Design and
Construction. The works shall be carried out as per well-established and sound survey
practices and standards and by qualified and competent surveyors under the direct
supervision of qualified engineers/land surveyors.

The survey shall be complete in all respects, and will include a topographical survey,
including sufficient trial excavations to locate existing services and to verify the available
space for the proposed pipeline.

CONTRACTOR's services include performance of field surveys using Global Positioning

System (GPS) techniques and equipment, establishment/verification of field survey control,
establishment/documentation of site boundaries, survey of existing surface/subsurface
facilities, processing of survey data, mapping of planned/existing facilities, and delivery of
data and mapping as required by ADWEA.

ADWEA shall have the right to review and approve the qualifications and performance of all
personnel furnished by CONTRACTOR. ADWEA shall also have the right to review for
acceptance WORK being performed by CONTRACTOR. This review by ADWEA does not
alleviate any responsibility of CONTRACTOR to provide complete and correct data and
parameters.

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 CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining all work permits and any other permits
required to perform the WORK.

All text, dimensions, test data and results, and all other information regarding the WORK shall
be expressed in the English language and shall be in the Metric System.

CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR shall obtain information and details of land from

ADWEA/concerned company including Town Planning Department regarding existing
facilities and future developments along the Pipeline Routes.

CONTRACTOR shall prepare a general water works area Map and such other maps as
required by the Abu Dhabi Town Planning Department.

1.4 Information and Services Provided by ADWEA

Preliminary drawings illustrating location and layout of proposed facilities to be surveyed/

mapped.

Field co-ordination for review, selection, revision and approval of the location for survey
alignments established by CONTRACTOR.

Drawing format requirements/standards for mapping produced by CONTRACTOR, including

AutoCAD levels, title block, borders, symbols, etc.

1.5 Location Survey of Existing Control Points

The location of the proposed sites shall be set out in the field using GPS. The limits of the site
shall be established by CONTRACTOR in preparation for survey.

A preliminary survey to identify existing control points shall be carried out and their
corrections ensured.

All such control points shall be demarcated in the drawings.

The nearest available permanent benchmark shall be transferred to the area on a concrete
pillar specially erected for the purpose.

Location co-ordinates shall follow National Grid.

Elevations shall follow National Survey Datum, which approximates to mean sea level.

1.6 Topographical Survey

The topographical survey shall be carried out in the following way.

1.6.1 Horizontal Control

The horizontal control shall be fixed by one or a combination of triangulation and/or closed
traverse.

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 a) Triangulation

The triangulation work shall start from a base line, having a minimum length of 100
metres in relation to a point whose coordinates have been established. The accuracies
of linear and angular measurement shall meet the requirements defined in 1.14.

b) Closed Traverse

The closed traverse shall be set by the measurement of angles between two successive
lines. The angles shall be measured with theodolite only. The distance between two
traverse stations shall not be more than 100 metres.

1.6.2 Vertical Control

Vertical control points shall be fixed by dumpy level on all the triangulation/traverse stations,
and shall be closed by coming back to the starting point. The accuracy of the main control
shall be 5K mm where K is the distance in Kilometres.

After setting horizontal and vertical control, inter-filling can be done either by the theodolite or
by other means.

1.7 Trial Pits for Existing Buried Services

CONTRACTOR shall locate existing buried services in the surveyed area by means of
excavation trial pits, if so required.

Approval of the ADWEA, user and/or operator of the subject services (and all other parties
and authorities involved) for excavation to be obtained by CONTRACTOR in advance.

Trial pits shall have dimensions and depth sufficient to locate the subject services and define
the depth.

CONTRACTOR shall reinstate all trial pits after the survey to the satisfaction of ADWEA and
all other parties and Authorities involved.

1.8 Establishment and Confirmation of Water Works Areas

The water works boundaries shall avoid existing areas, such as plantations, forests,
horticulture, private fenced enclosures, palaces, residences, compounds, industrial premises,
etc.

CONTRACTOR and ADWEA representatives will co-ordinate and assist CONTRACTOR's

survey parties as each location is surveyed. As necessary, to improve constructability and
operational accessibility, the ADWEA representatives shall direct the CONTRACTOR to
obtain UTM co-ordinates of alternate areas and any other location of interest.

1.9 Establishment of Survey Control Point

Control Points shall be established by CONTRACTOR using kinematic GPS techniques.

Positional accuracy for the points shall be within the specified tolerances. The plan and height

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 co-ordinates shall be verified by CONTRACTOR for internal consistency using static and
kinematic GPS techniques prior to their use for this Project.

Plan and height co-ordinates for each control station shall be determined by a combination of
static and kinematic GPS techniques by CONTRACTOR. Survey will be conducted to achieve
a (minimum) "Order C, Class 3" category survey per "Geometric Geodetic Accuracy
Standards and Specifications for Using GPS Relative Positioning Techniques", Version 5.0,
May 1988, or latest edition.

1.10 Approval of Water Works Plot Area

Once the water works plot area has been set out and flagged, a request shall be made to
ADWEA to inspect the area and grant approval or advise changes.

CONTRACTOR is advised that the final location shall be subject to approval of the ADWEA
and the relevant Authorities. After the survey minor changes can be implemented due to
requirements and conditions set by the subject Authorities. These changes shall be re-
surveyed in accordance with this Specification.

1.11 Area Mapping

The following features plus an additional 10m on each side of the boundary line are to be
mapped by CONTRACTOR:

a) Roads, road culverts and tracks.

b) Structures such as buildings, wells, other facilities, etc.

c) Fences and walls.

d) Electrical lines, poles and guys, including tower/pole numbers.

e) Subkha areas, wadi's and sand dunes.

f) Rocky outcrops, shields and cliffs.

g) Standing water and locations with high ground water table.

h) Changes in slope.

i) Pipelines, cables and other underground/above ground facilities and features.

j) Recording of terrain for pipelines where applicable.

k) Greenery/Plantations.

l) Other significant features.

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 Additional surface/subsurface features are to be surveyed by CONTRACTOR at metalled
road, major track and utility crossings and other locations with a relative dense existing
infrastructure near the proposed area.

CONTRACTOR shall indicate the groundwater level observed at the time of the survey at all
locations where groundwater was detected (at the surface, in excavations, low areas near the
proposed water works area, subkha areas, wadi's, in trial pits, slit trenches or otherwise).

The subsurface in the surveyed area shall be classified by CONTRACTOR as being "Subkha"
(saline conditions) or "Non-Subkha" (i.e. in general sweet sand conditions, or non-saline hard
surfaces, etc.). This classification shall be indicated on the drawings.

At locations where the proposed water works area parallels existing asphalt roads, pipeline
corridors and/or overhead power lines, the distance from the centre line of the proposed route
to the centre line of the subject parallel service shall be surveyed.

Underground utilities crossing the proposed water works area shall be detected by
CONTRACTOR to determine their plan position using electronic detection devices. For depth
determination, slit trenches shall be hand excavated (subject to ADWEA's approval) at areas
for investigation.

Survey observations are to be computed based on UTM control established above, converted
into AutoCAD digital drawing for editing and final conversion capable of direct interface with
AutoCAD.

CONTRACTOR shall also obtain co-ordinates and crossing angle of any existing overhead,
surface, above ground, and buried crossings as well as pipelines. This includes, but is not
limited to, power lines, pipelines, power cables, water lines, sewage systems, telephone
cables, berms, plantations, walls, fences, roads and tracks.

1.12 Survey Data Processing

CONTRACTOR shall amalgamate collected planner data with the kinematic GPS profiling
data to form 3D digital drawing files using AutoCAD to establish drawing files containing all
topographic features. Maps to be prepared in 2D, and 3D files to be supplied of all digital
data.

1.12.1 Format for Survey Data Submittals

CONTRACTOR shall submit survey data as follows :

• Data to be presented in AutoCAD drawing file formats as required, showing plot plans,
alignments, contours and profiles.

• Plant topographical data (surveyed ground elevations and contours) shall be presented
in ADWEA's standard A1 size format digital drawing files.

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 1.13 Benchmarks

a) CONTRACTOR shall establish permanent benchmarks.

The contour survey shall be carried out with reference to existing bench marks.

A triangulation system shall be laid out for control of future on-site construction surveys
with the all points strategically placed, permanently installed and accurately related to the
field grid.

Permanent benchmarks, and other benchmarks with a more or less permanent

character, shall have a solid concrete pillar, with minimum dimensions of 500 x 500 x
500 mm. Marker posts shall be fitted on galvanised iron rods or tubes with a diameter of
min. 1 inch and a minimum height of 1.5 m above grade level. Design and materials are
subject to ADWEA's approval.

Intermediate and temporary benchmarks, as specified, shall have a solid concrete

foundation, with minimum dimensions of 300 x 300 x 300 mm, fitted with iron poles (e.g.
rebars) with a min. height of 1.5 m above existing grade. Design and materials are
subject to ADWEA's approval.

The topographic maps shall identify the location and references of established
benchmarks.

For all benchmarks, the preliminary locations shall be locally adjusted in agreement with
ADWEA, taking into account the soil occupation.

b) After installation of the benchmarks, their actual co-ordinates shall be surveyed. The co-
ordinates North (X) and East (Y) are to be expressed as follows :

• In terms of the plant system.

• The co-ordinates Z (elevation) shall be expressed in terms of the local datum

system.

• All co-ordinate values shall be expressed in terms of the local datum system.

• All co-ordinate values shall be rounded off and shown to the nearest centimetre.

c) CONTRACTOR shall perform all WORK associated with construction of the benchmarks,
including but not limited to, the following:

• Earthworks (excavation and backfilling).

• Concreting.

• Evacuation of excess material.

• Cleaning of the site.

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 d) Each benchmark shall have a separate data sheet including the following as minimum:

• Co-ordinates in terms of the local datum.

• Reference to the local datum system.

• Coloured photograph of the benchmark.

1.14 Accuracy of Survey

The accuracy of control point co-ordinates shall be ± 5 cm in plan and height position relative
to existing stations.

The accuracy of the ground profile using vehicle mounted kinematic GPS techniques shall be
± 15 cm in plan and height.

The accuracy of the plan and height position of features measured by Total Station
tachometry shall be ± 3 cm relative to control stations.

Contour lines on maps are to be established with a horizontal accuracy as follows:

• Subkha areas: 10.0 m for scale 1 : 2500

5.0 m for scale 1 : 500

• Sloping areas: 1.0 m for scale 1 : 2500

0.5 m for scale 1 : 500

2. CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest edition of the following codes and standards shall establish the minimum standards
for the work, as appropriate. CONTRACTOR may use alternate standards that meet or
exceed those listed if approved by ADWEA :

a) "Geometric Geodetic Accuracy Standards and Specifications for Using GPS Relative
Positioning Techniques", Federal Geodetic Committee; Version 5.0, May 11, 1988, or
latest edition.

2.1 Document Precedence

The CONTRACTOR shall notify ADWEA of any conflict between this Specification, the Codes
and Standards and any other specifications noted herein. Resolution and/or interpretation
precedence shall be obtained from the ADWEA in writing before proceeding with the design
or manufacture.

Where one or more criteria are specified for the same parameter, the more stringent shall
apply unless otherwise advised by ADWEA.

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 3. SITE CONDITIONS

Refer clause 3.0 in specification for General Technical requirements.

4. PRESENTATION OF DATA

4.1 Survey Report

CONTRACTOR shall issue a detailed Survey Report in accordance with all relevant sections
of the Specifications.

4.2 Plot Areas

a) For each Area CONTRACTOR shall provide the following maps:

• Detailed maps scale 1 : 50

• General maps scale shall be 1 : 1000, 1 : 1250, 1 : 2000 as adopted by Town

Planning Department depending on the sizes of services existing.

The detailed maps shall cover the area and not specific locations.

b) For all maps, whatever the scale, north shall have the same orientation, which shall be in
the direction of the top of the drawing.

c) The method used for mapping shall enable maps of different scales, other than those
indicated above, to be obtained automatically. Use of computer data acquisition and
programs is mandatory.

4.3 Presentation of Maps

The area contour maps shall be traced or printed on A1 sheets. Upon award of CONTRACT,
CONTRACTOR shall obtain approved title block from ADWEA.

Each sheet shall match the adjoining sheets along a common match line without overlapping
of drafted areas. On each sheet, a miniature index map, including that specific sheet and all
the others for the area, shall be shown and properly orientated. The index shall include the
number of all maps shown and cross hatch the specific sheet on which the index is placed.

Regardless of the method used for tracing, the symbols and weights of lines shall be clear,
sharp and distinct. All lettering shall be neat and legible with weight and size relative to the
importance of the physical features, with consideration given to enlargement and reduction in
scale.

The general appearance of maps and quality of the drafting shall be consistent from sheet to
sheet.

For all maps, whatever the scale, north shall have the same orientation which shall be in the
direction of the top of the drawing.

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 4.3.1 UTM Co-ordinates

The lines shall correspond to a distance of 100 m on field. Each grid line shall be labelled at
each map margin with its correct co-ordinate value. The maps shall show:

• Existing natural features: water courses (wet and dry), wadi's, etc.

• Existing man-made features: houses, plantations, vegetation, concrete pavement,

electric lines, poles, water pipes, roads and future roads, bridges, etc.

• Bench marks already installed.

• New bench-marks installed.

• Spot elevation points measured on site (only on drawings scale 1 : 500).

• Transverse profiles location (for roads).

The co-ordinates of the new bench-marks (in the plant and in the local datum system) shall be
shown next to the symbol. Their elevations shall be rounded off and shown to the nearest half
centimetre. All spot elevations shall be shown to the nearest centimetre.

4.3.2 Contour Lines

Contour lines shall be as follows:

On the drawings, scale 1 : 500, contour lines shall be spaced equidistant at intervals of 0.5 m.
This distance shall be maintained where the contour lines are spaced between 5 mm and 25
mm intervals. Where the spacing becomes greater than 25 mm, intermediate contour lines
may be required following consultation with ADWEA. If however contour line spacing
becomes less than 5 mm, then spacing shall be increased up to the values (rounded to the
nearest 1 m) corresponding to a 5 mm minimum interval spacing.

On the drawings, scale 1 : 2500, contour lines shall be spaced equidistant at intervals of 1.0
m. This distance shall be maintained where the contour lines are spaced between 5 mm and
25 mm intervals. Where the spacing becomes greater than 25 mm, intermediate contour lines
may be required following consultation with ADWEA. If however contour line spacing
becomes less than 5 mm, then spacing shall be increased up to the values (rounded to the
nearest 5 m) corresponding to a 5 mm minimum interval spacing.

4.4 Presentation of Profiles

Location of profiles shall be indicated on the associated maps. Scale of profiles shall be:

• Longitudinal : 1 : 2500

• Vertical: 1 : 250

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 CONTRACTOR shall provide:

• The Longitudinal Profiles

• Cross Section Profiles as a minimum one per 500m and at representative locations.

The general presentation of profiles (size of sheet, title block) shall be in the same format as
for the maps.

4.5 Data Files

CONTRACTOR shall supply Data Files in the following formats:

• Diskettes for maps and profiles including co-ordinates (x, y, z) of surveyed points.

• Digital format shall be AutoCAD DWG.

• Benchmark descriptive sheets in a format (size A3 or A4) approved by ADWEA.

CONTRACTOR shall provide the following Deliverable Items:

• One (1) set of diskettes containing all drawings for topographic mapping and crossing
detail surveys.

• Three (3) sets of hard copies of topographic maps and crossing detail surveys in full
scale.

5. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT

5.1 Personnel

The WORK shall be carried out by qualified personnel under the supervision of a
CONTRACTOR's fully qualified Survey Engineer who shall be assigned full time on Site.

The topographic crew shall include as a minimum:

a) Field Personnel :

• One Topographic Surveying Engineer.

• One Surveyor per survey team.

• Two Operatives per survey team.

b) Office Personnel (for technical site back-up) :

• Senior Data Processor.

• Instrument technician.

• Draftsman.

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 The number of teams and the field operations working hours shall be sufficient to carry out
the topographic survey in accordance with ADWEA's scheduled requirements.

5.2 Equipment

CONTRACTOR shall supply all EQUIPMENT necessary to carry out the topographical survey
and installation of bench-marks.

CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all EQUIPMENT necessary to carry out the WORK has
been recently calibrated. Copies of relevant calibration certificates shall be made available to
ADWEA prior to commencement of WORK. Computerised survey data acquisition is
mandatory to enable downloading for production of survey drawings.

CONTRACTOR shall provide sufficient and comprehensive equipment to maintain ADWEA's

Schedule to carry out the WORK.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL

6.1 General

CONTRACTOR shall submit a Project specific Quality Plan to ADWEA for review, comment
and approval within 1 (one) week from the effective date of the CONTRACT.

The Quality Control Plan shall detail how CONTRACTOR interprets the individual elements of
the ISO 9000 Series as applied to this CONTRACT, in particular, the controls and
verifications to be put in place to assure quality.

The Quality Plan may be in the form of a reference to the appropriate documented
procedures that form an integral part of CONTRACTOR's Quality System.

6.2 Documentation

CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that the CONTRACTOR supplied

documentation in respect of quality control shall be prepared in order to obtain the relevant
approvals.

CONTRACTOR shall supply a copy of each procedure, certificates, reports and records
applicable to the test, inspection and acceptance of the WORK as required.

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