MINIMUM

TESTING
REQUIREMENTS
 SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM TEST REQUIREMENTS
GOVERNING ITEMS OF WORK OF THE DPWH
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND AIRPORTS, 1988
(VOLUME II)

PART C- EARTHWORK

ITEM 100 CLEARING and GRUBBING

Tests: None

ITEM 101 - REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE and OBSTRUCTION

Tests: None

ITEM 102 - EXCAVATION

Tests: Same as for Item 103, 104, and 105 whichever is applicable

ITEM 103 - STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

If excavated materials are wasted, the volume involved shall be reported, so
that quality control requirements may be adjusted accordingly. Submit Project
Engineer Certificate of Waste.
 If excavated materials are incorporated into the work:

Tests:
For every 1500cum. or fraction thereof:

1-G, Grading Test

1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test

For every 150 mm. layer in uncompacted depth

1-D, Field Density

ITEM 104 - EMBANKMENT

Tests:
For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof

1-G, Grading Test

1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)
1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test
 For each 500 sqm. of each layer of compacted fill or fraction thereof at least
one group of three in-situ density tests. The layers shall be placed not
exceeding 200 mm in loose measurement or based on the result of
compaction trials.

ITEM 105 SUBGRADE PREPARATION

Same as for Item 104

ITEM 106 - COMPACTION EQUIPMENT and DENSITY CONTROL STRIPS

Tests: Same as for Items 104, 105, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, and 300

ITEM 107 - OVERHAUL

Tests: None
 PART D -SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE

ITEM 200 - AGGREGATE SUBBASE COURSE

Tests:

For every 300 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-G, Grading Test

1-P, Plastictiy Test (LL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1-QT, Quality Test (Gradin, P.I. and Abrasion)

For every 2500 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-CBR , California Bearing Ratio Test 25%

For every layer of 150mm of compacted depth/base on the results of

compaction trials.
 At least one group of three in-situ density tests for each 500 sq.m. or fraction
thereof.

ITEM 201- AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

Tests:

For every 300 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-G, Grading Test

1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test
1-CBR California Bearing Ratio = 80 % for every 2500 cum. or fraction
thereof

For every layer of 150 mm. of compacted depth/ based on the results of
compaction trials:

At least one group of three in-situ density test for each 500 sqm. or fraction
thereof.
ITEM 202 - CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
Tests: Same as for Item 201

For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-F, Fractured Face

ITEM 203 - LIME STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

Amount of Lime to be added:

3 to 12 mass percent of dry soil aggregate

Tests:
A. Soil Aggregate
For every 300 cum. or fraction thereof :

1-G, Grading Test

1-P, Plasticity Test (LL, PL, PI)

For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-Q, Qualtiy Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

 B. Mix
For every 300 cum. or fraction thereof :

1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1-UC, Unconfined Compression Test
1-CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test

C. Compacted Base Course

For every layer to 150mm. compacted depth:

1-D, Field Density Test for every 150m or fraction thereof

1-T, Thickness determination for every 150m or fraction thereof

d. Hydrated Lime
For every 100t or fraction thereof:

1-Q, Quality Test

ITEM 204 - PORTLAND CEMENT STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

AMOUNT

Amount of Cement to be added:

Amount of Cement to be added:

6 to 10 mass of dry soil aggregate

Tests:
A. Soil Aggregate Same as for Item 203

B. Cement
1-Q, Quality Test for every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

C. Water
1-Q, Quality Test/Project Engineers Certificate

D. Mix
For every 300 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-C, Laboratory Compaction Test

1-UC, Unconfined Compression Test
1-CBR, California Bearing Ratio Test
 E. Compacted Base Course
For every 150 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-D, Field Density Test for every 150m or fraction thereof

1-T, Thickness determination for every 150m or fraction thereof

ITEM 205 - ASPHALT STABILIZED ROAD MIX BASE COURSE

Amount of Asphalt to be added:

4 to 7 mass of dry soil aggregate

Tests:
A. Soil Aggregate same as for Item 203

B. Emulsified Asphalt:
1-Q, Quality Test for every 40t or 200 drums or fraction thereof

C. Mix - Same as for 203

D. Compacted Base Course - Same as for Item 203

ITEM 206 - PORTLAND CEMENT TREATED PLANT MIX BASE COURSE
Amount of Cement to be added:

6 to 10 mass % of dry soil aggregate

A. Soil Aggregate
Tests : Same as for Item 203

B. Portland Cement
Tests:

For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof:

1-Q, Quality Test

C. Water
Tests:
1-Q. Quality Test/Project Engineers Certificate

D. Mix
Tests: Same as for Item 204
 D. Compacted Base Course
Tests:

For every layer of 150 mm. compacted depth

1-D, Field Density Test for every 150m or fraction thereof
1-T, Thickness determination for every 150m or fraction thereof

ITEM 207 - AGGREGATE STOCKPILE

Tests: Same as the specified Item no. Of the Specifications

 PART E - SURFACE COURSE

ITEM 300 - AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE

Tests:

For every 300 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-G, Grading Test
1-P, Plasticity Test (PL, LL, PI)

For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-C, Compaction Test
1-Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity and Abrasion)

For every layer of 150m of compacted depth/based on the results of

compaction trials.

At least one group of in-situ-density tests for each 500 sqm. or fraction
thereof.

For Crushed Gravel or Crushed Stone, 1500 cum. or fraction thereof.

1-F, Fractured Face
For every 2,500 cu.m. or fraftion thereof
1 - CBR
ITEM 301 - BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT
Quantity: 1 to 2 L/sqm. Rate of Application

Tests: 1-Q, Quality Test for every 40t or 200 drums

ITEM 302 - BITUMINOUS TACK COAT

Quantity: 0.2 to 0.7 L/sqm.-Rate of Application
Tests: 1-Q, Quality Test for every 40T 0r 200 drums

ITEM 303 - BITUMINOUS SEAL COAT

A. Bituminous Materials
Quantity: 0.9 to 1.50 L/sqm.-Asphalt Cement
1.5 to 3.0 L/sqm. Cutback Asphalt

Tests: 1-Q, Quality Test for every 40t or 200 drums

B. Cover Aggregates
Quantity: From 0.004 to 0.007 cum./sqm.

Tests: For every 75 cum./200 kg. or fraction thereof:

1-G, Grading Test
ITEM 307 - BITUMINOUS PLANT MIX SURFACE COURSE- GENERAL

A. Aggregate
Tests:

For every 75 cum./200 t or fraction thereof:

1-G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests

For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-Q, Quality Test (Grading, Plasticity, Abrasion, Stripping and Bulk Specific
Gravity)
1-F, Fractured Face

B. Bituminous Materials
Quantity: 5.0 to 8.0 mass % of total dry aggregate

Tests:
1- Q, Quality Test for each 40t or fraction thereof
C. Mix
Tests:
For every 75 cum./130t or fraction thereof:
1-G, Grading Test
1-Ext., Extraction
1-Sty., Stability
1-C, Laboratory Compaction

D. Hydrated Lime
Tests: For every 100t or fraction thereof:

E. Mineral Filler
Tests:
For every 75 cum. or fraction thereof:
1-G & P, Grading and Plasticity Tests (LL, PL, PI)

F. Compacted Pavement
Tests: For each full days operation
D & T (Density and Thickness Tests) at least one (1) but not more than three
(3) samples shall be taken. If no core samples were taken during the
days operation, core samples shall be taken from the completed pavement for
every 100 lm per lane.
ITEM 310 - BITUMINOUS CONCRETE SURFACE COURSE HOT LAID

A. Aggregate
Tests: Same as for Item 307

B. Bituminous Materials
Quantity: 5.0 to 8.0 mass % of total dry aggregate

C. Mix
Tests: Same as for Item 307

D. Hydrated Lime
Tests: Same as for Item 307

E. Mineral Filler
Tests: Same as for Item 307

F. Compacted Pavement
Tests: Same as for Item 307
ITEM 311 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT
A. Cement
Quality: 9.0 bags/cum. (40 kg/bag)

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof:

1-Q, Quality Test

B. Fine Aggregates
Quantity:
1. 0.50 cum./cum. concrete (if rounded coarse aggregate is used)

2. 0.54 cum./cum. concrete (if angular coarse aggregates is used)

Tests: For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof

a. For a source not yet tested, or failed in previous quality test:

1-Q, Quality Test ( Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity,
Absorption, Mortar, Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, %
Clay Lumps and Shale.

b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1-Q, Quality Test (Grading , Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity
Absorption and Mortar Strength)
For every 75 cum. or fraction thereof:
1-G, Grading Test

C. Coarse Aggregates
Quantity:
1. 0.77cum/cum concrete (if rounded coarse aggregates is used)
2. 0.68cum/cum concrete (if angular coarse aggregate is used)

Tests: For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

a. For a source previously tested and failed quality tests:

1-Q, Quality Test for: (Grading, Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, Abrasion,
Soundness and Unit Weight)

b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:

1-Q, Quality Test for: (Grading , Bulk Specific Gravity, Absorption, and
Abrasion)

For every 75 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-G, Grading Test
D. Water
Tests:
1- Certificated from Project Engineer or 1-Q, Quality Test, if source is
questionable

E. Joint Filler

1. Poured Joint Filler

Tests;
1-Q, Quality Test on each type of ingredient for each shipment

2. Premolded Joint Filler

Tests;
1-Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

F. Special Curing Agents

Tests:
1-Q, Quality Test for each shipment

G. Steel Bars
Tests:
For every 10,000 kg. Or fraction thereof for each size
1-Q, Quality Test (Bending, Tension, and Chemical Analysis)
H. Concrete
Tests: Flexural Strength on Concrete Beam Samples:

1-set consisting of 3 beam samples shall represent a 330 sqm. Of pavement,

230mm depth, or fraction thereof placed each day. Volume of concrete not
more than 75 cum.

I. Competed Pavement
Tests: Thickness determination by concrete core drilling on a lot basis

Five (5) holes per km. Per lane or five (5) holes per 500 m when 2 lanes are
poured concurrently.
 PART F - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

ITEM 403 - METAL STRUCTURES

Tests:
1-Q, Quality Test or Mill Certificates for each type of material used
1-Inspection Report for each type and shipment of metal used

ITEM 404 - REINFORCING STEEL

A. Bar Reinforcement for concrete for every 10,000 kg or fraction thereof for
each size:
1- Q, Quality Test for Bending, Tension and Chemical Analysis

B. Wire and Wire Mesh

1-Q, Quality Test

ITEM 405 - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

A. Cement
Quantity: (40kg./bag)
Class A ---------------- 9.0 bags /cum. of concrete
Class B ---------------- 8.0 bags/ cum. of concrete
Class C ---------------- 9.5 bags/cum. of concrete
Class P -------------- 11.0 bags/cum. of concrete

Tests: For every 2000 bags or fraction thereof

1-Q, Quality Test

B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity: cum./cum. of concrete

For Rounded For Angular

Class A -------- 0.50 0.54
Class B -------- 0.45 0.52
Class C -------- 0.53 0.59
Class P -------- 0.44 0.47

Tests: For every 1500 cum. or fraction thereof:

a. For a source not yet tested or failed in previous quality test

1-Q, Quality Test for (Grading, Elutriation (Wash), Bulk Specific Gravity,
Absoption, Mortar Strength, Soundness, Organic Impurities, Unit Weight, % Clay
Lumps and Shale
b. For a source previously tested and passed quality test:
1-Q, Quality Test (Grading, Absorption, Bulk Specific Gravity and Abrasion)

For every 75cum. or fraction thereof:\

1- Grading Test

D. Water
Tests: 1-Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable
Certificate of Project Engineer

E. Premolded Filler for expansion joints

Tests: 1-Q, Quality Test on each thickness of filler for each shipment

F. Steel Reinforcement
Tests: 1-Q, Quality Test for every 10,000kg or fraction thereof for each size

G. Concrete
Tests:
Compressive strength test on concrete cylinder samples. 1 set consisting of 3
concrete cylinder samples shall be taken from each days pouring and to
represent not more than 75cum. of concrete or fraction thereof.
ITEM 411 - PAINT
Tests:
1-Q, One 20-L can for every 100 cans or fraction thereof or
1-Q, One 4-L can for every 100cans or fraction thereof

ITEM 412 ELASTOMETRIC BEARING PADS

Tests:
1-Q, for every 50 pcs. or fraction thereof

ITEM 413 PREMOLDED JOINT FILLER FOR CONCRETE PAVING

AND STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
1-Quality Test for each shipment
 PART G - DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PROTECTION STRUCTURES

ITEM 500 - PIPE CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS

A. Pipes
Tests:
1- Pipe for every 50 pieces (Strength, Absorption and Dimension)

Alternative Requirement:

1- set consisting of 3 concrete cylinder samples for not more than 25 pipes
cast in the field and

1- Inspection Report for each size for not more than 25 pipes cast in the field

Cement, Fine Aggregates and Water - Same as for Item 405

B. Mortar for Joint

Tests: Cement, Fine Aggregates and Water Same as for Item 405
ITEM 502 - MANHOLES, INLETS and CATCH BASINS

A. Concrete
Tests: Same as for Item 405, Class A

B. Lids, Cast Iron Frames and Grating

Tests: Inspection Report

ITEM 505 - RIPRAP and GROUTED RIPRAP

Tests: Same as for Item 505

ITEM 506 - STONE MASONRY

A. Cement
Quantity: 2 bags/cum. of concrete

Tests: For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:

1-Q, Quality Test

B. Fine Aggregate
Quantity: 0.17cum./cum. of concrete
 Tests: For every 2,000 bags or fraction thereof:
1-Q, Quality Test for (Same as for Item 405)

For every 75 cum. or fraction thereof:

1-G, Grading Test

C. Stone
Tests: Inspection Report

D. Water
Tests: 1-Certificate from Project Engineer or
1-Q, Quality Test, if source is questionable

ITEM 507 RUBBLE CONCRETE

Concrete - Class B for Item 405
Stone 150mm.dia. (min.)
ITEM 508 - HAND LAID ROCK EMBANKMENT

Tests: Inspection Report

ITEM 509 - SHEET PILES

A. Timber Sheet Piles
Tests: Inspection Report

B. Concrete Sheet Piles

Tests: Same as for Item 400
 C. Steel Sheet Piles
Tests: Same as for Item 403

ITEM 510 - CONCRETE SLOPE PROTECTION

A. Bed Course
Tests: Same as for Item 200

B. Steel Reinforcement
Tests: Same as for Item 404

C. Concrete
Tests: Same as for Item 405

ITEM 511 - GABIONS AND MATTRESSES

Tests:
1-Q, Quality Test for each shipment
Concrete Technology
DESIGN OF THE CONCRETE MIXTURE
OBJECTIVE: To determine the proportion of the
ingredients
that will produce concrete of the proper
workability when fresh and the desired
durability and strength after it has
hardened.
PRINCIPAL FACTORS IN CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
1. Requirement as to placing
2. Interrelations of cement content, water-cement ratio
and gradation of aggregate.
3. Required strength.
4. Quality of concrete necessary to satisfy the
conditions of exposure.
5. Considerations of economy.
STEPS TO FOLLOW IN CONCRETE MIX DESIGN

1. Choice of slump
2. Choice of maximum size aggregate
3. Estimate amount of mixing water and water content
4. Select water-cement ratio
5. Calculate cement content
6. Calculate quantity of fine and coarse aggregates
7. Adjust for moisture content of aggregates
8. Check calculated mixture proportions by preparing and
testing trial batches
Slump Test ( ASTM C-143)

A sample of freshly mixed concrete is placed and

compacted by rodding in a mold shaped as the frustrum of
a cone. The mold is raised, and the concrete allowed to
subside. The distance between the original and displaced
position of the center of the top surface of the concrete is
measured and reported as the SLUMP of the concrete.

Apparatus
mold
tamping rod round straight steel
5/8 in diameter and approx. 24 in length
Procedure
1. Dampen the mold and place it on a flat, moist, non
absorbent (rigid) surface. Immediately fill the mold on
three layers, each approx. One third the volume of the
mold.
2. Rod each layer with 25 strokes per layer. If the rodding
operation of top layer results in subsidence of the
concrete below the top edge of the mold, add
additional concrete to keep an excess of concrete
aboe the top of the mold at all times.
3. Strike off surface of the concrete by screening and
rolling motion of the tamping rod.
4. Remove the mold imemdiately from the concrete by
raising it carefully in a vertical direction.
5. Complete the entire test from the start of filling through
removal of the mold wothout interruption and complete
within an elapsed time of 2 min.

Measure the slump by determining teh vertical

difference between the top of the mold and the displaced
center the top surface of the specimen.
 Casting
of
Beam Specimens
 Casting
of
Cylinder Specimens
 FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
(Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)
If the fracture occurs in the tension surface within
the middle third of the span length.

R = PI
bd
Where:
R = modulus of rupture, psi or MPa
P = maximum applied load indicated by the
testing
machine, lbf or N
I = span length, in or mm
d = average depth of specimen, in or mm
If the fracture occurs in the tension surface outside of the
middle third of the span length by not more than 5% of the
span length.
R = 3Pa
bd
Where:
a = average distance between line of fracture and
the nearest support measured in the tension
surface of the beam, in or mm

If the fracture occurs in the tension surface outside of the

middle third of the span length by more than 5% of the
span length, discard the results of the test.
1. Acceptance of Concrete for Item 311

Deficiency in Strength of Concrete Percent (%) of Contract Price

Specimens, Percent (%) Allowed

Less than 5 100

5 to less than 10 80

10 to less than 15 70

15 to less than 25 60

20 to less than 25 50

25 or more 0
2. Acceptance of Concrete for Item 311

Deficiency in the Average Percent (%) of Contract Price

Thickness per lot mm Per Lot

0-5 100% payment

6-10 95% payment

11-15 85% payment

16-20 70% payment

21-25 50% payment

More than 25 Remove and replace/

No payment
ITEM 311 PCCP Vol. Of concrete = 8,937.80 cu.m.

(a) Cement = 8,937.80 x 10 = 89.378 = 44.6 say 45 QT

2.000

(b) F.A. = 8,397.80(.50) = 4,469 cu.m.

4,469 = 2.97 say 3 QT

1,500

4,469 = 59.58 say 60 G

75
(c) C.A. Vol. = 8,938 cu.m.
8,938 = 5.95 say 6 QT
1,500

8,938 = 119.17 say 120 G

75

(d) RSB
11,310 = 1.13 say 2 - QT
10,000

(e) Concrete
8,937.80 = 78 sets of concrete beam samples
75

(f) Completed Pavement

5,800 l.m. 29 x 2 = 58 cores
200
Illustration No. 1

A core specimen taken from a concrete pavement was

measured for thickness determination. The required pavement thickness
23 cm.
Measurement (cm)
Position Actual Corrected
1 23.4 23.4

2 23.5 23.5
3 23.6 23.5
4 23.7 23.5
5 23.3 23.3
6 23.4 23.4
7 23.5 23.5
8 23.4 23.4
9 23.4 23.4
Average = 23.43 cm
Illustration No. 2

200.1 meter segment of concrete pavement

Design thickness 230 mm 0r 23 cm
Result of coring:
A - 20 cm
F1 - 19 cm
F2 - 22.5 cm
B1 - 22 cm
Average thickness = 22+22.5 = 22.25 cm
2
Deficiency in the average thickness = 23-22.5 = 75 cm or
7.5 mm

Based on the Table Tolerance by Pavement Thickness

6 - 10 mm = 95%
 MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
ITEM NO. LIQUID PLASTICITY ABRASION CBR (%)
LIMIT(LL) INDEX (PI) (%)
104-Embankment
Selected Borrow 30 max 6 max - -
Max. Size 3" dia.
200- Aggregate Subbase Course
Max. Size 2" dia. 35 max 12 max 50 max 25 min
201-Aggregate Base Course
Max. Size Grading A-2"dia. 25 max 6 max 50 max 80 min
Grading B-11/2"dia.
202-Crushed Aggregate
Base Course 25 max 6 max 45 max 80 min
Max. Size Grading A-1 1/2"dia.
Grading B-1"dia.
Fractured Face - Not less than 50 mass percent shall have at least one (1)
Fractured Face
203-Lime Stabilized Road Mix
Base Course - 4-10 - 100 min
Max. Size Grading A-2"dia.
Grading B-2"dia.
300-Aggregate Surface Course
Max. Size-1'dia. Grading A to D
Gravel Surface Course 35 max 4-9 45 max 25 min
Crushed Aggregate 35 max 4-9 45 max 80 min
311- PCCP
Aggregates - - 40 max -
 GUIDELINES ON THE SUBMISSIONOF SAMPLES

1. All samples should be submitted with the corresponding Sample Card

2. Sample Card should be accomplished and duly signed by authorized
representatives of agency submitting the sample.
3. Information required in the Sample Card should be complete and accurate.
4. An example of a properly accomplished Sample Card is in the next page.
5. If additional information relative to the submission of sample is required,
consult the Chief of Laboratory
6. The minimum quantity of materials in a sample should be as follows:
a. Portland Cement ...................... 10 kg.
b. Asphaltic Materials/Mix ...................... 5 L/10kg.
c. Aggregates
(1) Coarse Aggregates ...................... 0.03 cum.
(2) Fine Aggregates ...................... 0.03 cum.
d. Soil Aggregates
(1) Classification ...................... 0.01 cum.
(2) Routine tests on materials for base, subbase
or embankment ...................... 0.03 cum.
(3) California bearing ratio ...................... 0.06 cum.
(4) Moisture density relation .................. 0.06 cum.
e. Concrete Mix design (asphalt/portland cement)
(1) Coarse Aggregate ...................... 0.05 cum.
(2) Fine Aggregate...................... 0.03 cum.
(3) Mineral ...................... 0.01 cum.
(4) Portland Cement ...................... 40 kg.
(5) Bituminous Material ...................... 5t
f. Non-reinforced concrete pipes ...... 1 pipe per 200 pipes
g. Reinforced concrete pipe ...... 1 pipe per 50 pipe
h. Steel pipe (galvanized) ...... 2 pcs. Of 150 mm long fr. Ends
i. Concrete hollow blocks ...................... 3 units
(1) Strength ...................... 3 units
(2) Moisture Cement ...................... 3 units
j. Structural Steel Bars ...................... 1 unit
k. Reinforced Steel Bars...................... 1 m. & 0.30 m.
l. Wire, Wire Strand, Wire Rope ...................... 2 m.
m. Paints ...................... 1 4-L can or 1-20 L original
n. Curing compound ...................... 1L
o. Joint Filler, Pre-Molded ...................... 1 400 mm x 400 mm
 CHARACTERISTIC OF SOIL
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION GRANULAR MATERIALS SILTY-CLAY MATERIALS
(35% OR LESS PASSING No. 200 Sieve) (more than 35% passing No. 200)
GROUP CLASSIFICATION A-1 A-3 A-2 A A-7
A-1-a A-1-b A-2-4 A-2-5 A-2-6 A-2-7 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7-5
A-7-6
Sieve Analysis: % Passing
No. 10 (2.00 mm) 50 max - - - - - - - - - -
No. 40 (0.425 mm) 30 max 50 max 51 min - - - - - - - -
No. 200 (0.075 mm) 15 max 25 max 10 max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35 max 36 min. 36 min. 36 min. 36 min.
LIQUID LIMIT 40 max 41 min 40 max 41 min 40 max 41 min 40 max 41 min
PLASTIC INDEX 6 max N.P. 10 max 10 max 11 min 11 min 10 max 10 max 11 min 11 min
GROUP INDEX 0 0 0 4 max 8 max 12 max 16 max 20 max
Usual type of significant Stone Fragment Fine Silty Clayey Silty Soil Clayey Soil
constituents materials Gravel & Sand Sand Gravel & Sand Gravel & Sand
General rating as
subgrade Excellent to Good Fair to Poor Fair to Poor

PLASTICITY INDEX of A-7-5 subgrade is equal to or less than L. L. minus 30.

PLASTICITY INDEX of A-7-6 subgrade is greater than L. L. minus 30.
Base on the Grading Test result:
Sieve Size % Passing
4.75 (#4) - 91
2.0 (#10) - 90
0.425 (#40) - 65
0.075 (#200) - 51

Liquid Limit (LL) = 25%

Plastic Limit (PL) = 16%
PI = LL PL = 25% - 16% = 9%

Group Index:
Base on Sieve #200 - 51%
Using the graph you can determine the value of
G.I. = 2.80 - using LL
G.II = 0 - using PI
Group Index 2.8 say 3

Note: If the value of PI is equal or less the value of GI = 0

therefore Soil Classification is _______ - Silty Soil
 September 6, 2006

DEPARTMENT ORDER
No. 42
Series of 2006

SUBJECT: Amendment to Department Order No. 71, Series

203, Relative to the Limits of Assignment of Accredited
Materials Engineers of the Contractors and Consultants
___________________________________________________________________
Inasmuch as there are already sufficient number of accredited Materials
Engineers to be assigned by Contractors and Consultants to supervise a wider
coverage of projects being implemented by the DPWH, Department Order No.
71, Series of 2003 is hereby further amended as follows:

Starting January, 2007, only accredited materials engineers may be assigned to

DPWH projects, subject to the following limits of assignment.

CLASSIFICATION RANK LIMITS OF ASSIGNMENT

Materials Engineer II One (1) project, no cost limit or

 CLASSIFICATION RANK LIMITS OF ASSIGNMENT

Materials Engineer II One (1) project, no cost limit or

Two (2) projects located within the same

province with an aggregate cost of
P10Million but not more than P 30Million

Materials Engineer i One (1) project costing not more than

P 100 Million or

Three (3) projects located within the

same province with an aggregate cost
of P 1 Million but not more than P3 Million

Likewise, contractors may assign a non-accredited materials engineer to every

DPWH project costing below P1 Million.

Except for the above amendments, the other provisions of Department Order
No. 184, Series of 1999 and Department Order No. 71, Series of 2003, shall
remain in force
This order supersedes all issuances issued contrary hereto and shall take
effect immediately.

Signed
HERMOGENES E. EBDANE, JR.
Acting Secretary
 November 16, 2000

DEPARTMENT ORDER
No. 211
Series of 2000

SUBJECT: CONCRETE POURING PERMIT

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It has been observed that in many DPWH projects, the basic requirement of a
permit for concrete pouring has oftentimes been neglected by the contractors.
As a result, defects/deficiencies arising from the concerned Project Engineer
not being able to check that the proper preparations and procedures are taken,
occur frequently.

Henceforth, in order to ensure that all concreting works are done in

accordance with the approved plans and specification, it is hereby directed
that no contractor shall start any concreting without a pouring permit duly
approved and issued by the concerned Project Engineer.
All pouring requests shall be approved only after the Project Engineer has
checked and ascertained that the necessary preparations and procedures have
been taken in accordance with the approved plans and specifications using
the attached standard Pouring Permit Form.

For strict compliance.

Signed
GREGORIO R. VIGILAR
Secretary
 August 18, 2003

DEPARTMENT ORDER
NO. 223
Series of 2003

SUBJECT: Instructions on the Use of Admixture in Concrete Mix

and Hydrated Lime Aside from Mineral Filler in
Bituminous Mix

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It has been observed that there are some suppliers of concrete mix for DPWH
projects who are using admixtures to accelerate the time of setting and early
strength development of concrete without prior approval from DPWH and
without the necessary change order. As a result, there are cases wherein the
minimum cement requirement per approved design mix and as spelled out
under the DPWH Standard Specifications is reduced during batching operation.
The practice affects the durability of concrete and oftentimes causes the
premature cracking of concrete pavement due to lower cement content in the
mix.
Although the use of admixtures is allowed under the DPWH Standard
Specifications, it has to be stressed that the material is added only to the mix
to produce some desired modifications to the properties of the concrete where
necessary, but not as partial replacement of cement.

Similarly, there are some asphalt suppliers of bituminous mix for DPWH
projects who are not using the required hydrated lime aside from mineral filler
as stipulated under the DPHW Standard Specifications. The practice also
affects the stability of the mix and oftentimes causes the premature cracking
of asphalt pavement.

Henceforth, it is hereby directed that admixtures shall be used only in

concrete mix at controlled proportion after it has satisfactorily passed the
corresponding specification and as permitted by the approving authority. In
no case should the material be used as partial replacement of cement.
Likewise, the use of hydrated lime in asphalt mix under Section 310.2.4 of the
1995 DPWH Standard Specifications should be strictly enforced.

Additionally, all concrete and asphalt suppliers shall be required to comply

strictly with the approved design mix and job mix during concrete and
asphalt batching operations, respectively.
Further, all heads of implementing offices are also directed to strictly monitor
compliance of concrete and asphalt suppliers to these instructions.

This order takes effect immediately.

Signed
FLORANTE SORIQUEZ
Acting Secretary