14.2 BENTONITE BENTONITE SLURRYSLURRY
14.2.1 Density
14.2.1 Density66 API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1,
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 1 Stage 1
14.2.2
14.2.2 Viscosity Viscosity (or (or MashMash Value
Value))66
API RP 13B-1
API RP 13B-1 2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
14.2.3 Yield Stres Yield Stresss66 API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1, ASTM 4832 ASTM 4832
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 1 Stage 1
14.2.4
14.2.4 Gel StrengthGel Strength66 API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1, ASTM 4832 ASTM 4832
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 1 Stage 1
14.2.5
14.2.5 Shear StrengthShear Strength66 API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1, ASTM 4832 ASTM 4832
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 1 Stage 1
14.2.6
14.2.6 Sand ContenttSand Conten 66 API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1, ASTM D4381, ASTM D4381,
BS EN 1536 BS EN 1536
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 1 Stage 1
14.2.7
14.2.7 Filtrate Loss (also knownFiltrate Loss (also known as Fluid or Filter Loss or as Fluid or Filter Loss or Filter Press
Filter Press))66
API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1,
BS EN 1536 BS EN 1536
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 1 Stage 1
14.2.8
14.2.8 Bentonite ContenttBentonite Conten 66 Weight-VolumeWeight-Volume 2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 1 Stage 1
14.2.10
14.2.10 Unit WeightUnit Weight77 ASTM D4380 ASTM D4380 2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 2 Stage 2
14.2.11
14.2.11 Viscosity Viscosity (or (or MashMash Value
Value))77
API RP 13B-1
API RP 13B-1 2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift Stage 2Stage 2
14.2.12
14.2.12 Slump ConeSlump Cone88 AASHTO T AASHTO T119,119, ASTM C143, ASTM C143,
BS EN 12350-2 BS EN 12350-2
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 3 Stage 3
14.2.13
14.2.13 GradationGradation88 ASTM D1 ASTM D1140140
Laboratory or field test Laboratory or field test
ASTM C138, D4380
ASTM C138, D4380 2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 3 Stage 3
14.2.15
14.2.15 PermeabilityPermeability88 ASTM D5084 ASTM D5084 Laboratory test Bentonite is in the form of slurry before its use).
Bentonite is in the form of slurry before its use).
7
7 Footnote 7: The Contractor shall carry out these tests for Stage 2 - In-trench Bentonite Slurry (ie, when the Footnote 7: The Contractor shall carry out these tests for Stage 2 - In-trench Bentonite Slurry (ie, when the Bentonite is in use inside the trench).
Bentonite is in use inside the trench).
8
8 Footnote 8: The Contractor shall carry out these tests for Stage 3 - Cement-Bentonite Soil-Bentonite, (backfill) Footnote 8: The Contractor shall carry out these tests for Stage 3 - Cement-Bentonite Soil-Bentonite, (backfill) material (ie, when the Bentonite has been used and recovered for reuse).
material (ie, when the Bentonite has been used and recovered for reuse).
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks 14.2.16
14.2.16 ViscosityViscosity88 API RP 13B-1 API RP 13B-1 2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 3 Stage 3
14.2.17
14.2.17 pHpH88 API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1, BS EN 1536 BS EN 1536
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 3 Stage 3
14.2.18
14.2.18 Filtrate Loss (also knownFiltrate Loss (also known as Fluid or Filter Loss or as Fluid or Filter Loss or Filter Press
Filter Press))88
API RP 13B-1, API RP 13B-1,
BS EN 1536 BS EN 1536
2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 3 Stage 3
14.2.19
14.2.19 Bentonite ContenttBentonite Conten 88 Weight-VolumeWeight-Volume 2 tests per shift 2 tests per shift
2 tests per day 2 tests per day
Stage 3 Stage 3
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks
14.3 PILING 14.3 PILING
14.3.1
14.3.1 Static Load TestStatic Load Test ASTM D1 ASTM D1143,143, BS EN 1997-1
BS EN 1997-1 Minimum Minimum of of 1 1 testtest per site
per site
1% of piles 1% of piles 14.3.2
14.3.2 Cube TestCube Test As per concrete As per concrete testing requirements testing requirements 14.3.3
14.3.3 Integrity Test (or LowIntegrity Test (or Low Strain Integrity Test) Strain Integrity Test)
ASTM D5882
ASTM D5882 All Piles All Piles
14.3.4
14.3.4 (Crosshole) Sonic(Crosshole) Sonic Logging Test Logging Test
ASTM D6760, CIRIA ASTM D6760, CIRIA
Report 144
Report 144 10-15% of Piles 10-15% of Piles 9 9 Refer to footnoteRefer to footnote
14.3.5
14.3.5 Calliper LoggingCalliper Logging ASTM D6167 ASTM D6167 10-15% of Piles 10-15% of Piles 14.3.6
14.3.6 Dynamic Load Test (orDynamic Load Test (or High Strain Dynamic High Strain Dynamic Test)
Test)
ASTM D4945
ASTM D4945 5% of piles 5% of piles
14.3.7
14.3.7 Static Axial Tensile LoadStatic Axial Tensile Load Test
Test
ASTM D3689
ASTM D3689 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
14.3.8
14.3.8 Lateral Load TestLateral Load Test ASTM D3966 ASTM D3966 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
9
9 Footnote 9: Piles bigger than 1000mm diameter shall be tested as per this testing requirement (5 vertical Footnote 9: Piles bigger than 1000mm diameter shall be tested as per this testing requirement (5 vertical access tubes shall be attached at constant spacing to the reinforcement cage of the
access tubes shall be attached at constant spacing to the reinforcement cage of the pile). pile). For smaller diameterFor smaller diameter piles testing (3 access tubes or as per the Engineer’s discretion)
piles testing (3 access tubes or as per the Engineer’s discretion)
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks
14.4
14.4 EARTHWORKS, EARTHWORKS, SUBGRADE, SUBGRADE, BASE, BASE, SUBBASE,SUBBASE, BACKFILL, SUB-BALLAST ETC
BACKFILL, SUB-BALLAST ETC10, 1110, 11
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.1
14.4.1 (Modified) Proctor Test -(Modified) Proctor Test -[Optimum Moisture [Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) &
Content (OMC) &
Maximum Dry Density Maximum Dry Density (MDD)]
Each source Each source
Moisture Content [also Moisture Content [also known as (Field) known as (Field) Compaction Test]
Compaction Test]1212
ASTM D1556, D6938, ASTM D1556, D6938,
BS 1377-9 trenching works per trenching works per lift (ie, per lift (ie, per compacted layer) compacted layer)
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.3
14.4.3 Gradation Gradation (Sieve)(Sieve) Analysis
Analysis1313
ASTM D6913, ASTM D6913, BS EN 933-1 BS EN 933-1
Each source Each source
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.4
14.4.4 Atterberg Limits (IndexAtterberg Limits (Index limits) - [Liquid Limit &
Each source Each source
14.4.5 Shape (Flakiness Index &Shape (Flakiness Index &
Elongation Index)
Elongation Index)1414 Also Also known as Fractured known as Fractured Faces
Faces
D5821
D5821 Each source Each source
Mix Formula (JMF) Mix Formula (JMF)
1 test every 3000 m 1 test every 3000 m33
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
10
10Footnote 11: Earthworks, Subgrade (including porous, prepared etc), Base, Subbase, Backfill (including soil-Footnote 11: Earthworks, Subgrade (including porous, prepared etc), Base, Subbase, Backfill (including soil-cement, structural, pipe bedding, trenching, piping, pervious, porous, reclamation backfill etc), Sub-ballast, cement, structural, pipe bedding, trenching, piping, pervious, porous, reclamation backfill etc), Sub-ballast, Common fill, Select fill, Technical fill, Embankment fill, Rock fill, Sabkha rock fill, Gravel, Granular Base (for Common fill, Select fill, Technical fill, Embankment fill, Rock fill, Sabkha rock fill, Gravel, Granular Base (for pavers of all kinds), Setting Bed (for pavers of all kinds) etc and/or products and materials conforming to ASTM pavers of all kinds), Setting Bed (for pavers of all kinds) etc and/or products and materials conforming to ASTM D2940 or equivalent shall be tested as per this section requirement where applicable.
D2940 or equivalent shall be tested as per this section requirement where applicable.
11
11Footnote 12: Concrete specifications, testing procedures and frequencies shall be adopted for concrete andFootnote 12: Concrete specifications, testing procedures and frequencies shall be adopted for concrete and concrete related backfill.
concrete related backfill.
12
12 Footnote 13: The same testing frequency is to be followed for related backfill works such as manholes,Footnote 13: The same testing frequency is to be followed for related backfill works such as manholes, chambers, thrust blocks, skip shaft etc.
chambers, thrust blocks, skip shaft etc.
13
13Footnote 14: Aggregate gradation standards are included to cater for pervious, porous etc backfill.Footnote 14: Aggregate gradation standards are included to cater for pervious, porous etc backfill.
14
14 Footnote 15: 1 test here refers to 1 pair of tests, ie, 1 test each for Flakiness Index and Elongation Index Footnote 15: 1 test here refers to 1 pair of tests, ie, 1 test each for Flakiness Index and Elongation Index and/or Fractured Faces as applicable
and/or Fractured Faces as applicable
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks 14.4.6
14.4.6 Soundness Soundness (or(or Magnesium Sulphate Magnesium Sulphate Test as applicable)
Test as applicable)
ASTM C88
ASTM C88 Each source Each source
14.4.7 Water Soluble SulphateWater Soluble Sulphate or Acid Soluble Sulphate or Acid Soluble Sulphate as applicable
as applicable1313
AASHTO T AASHTO T290,290, ASTM C1580, BS EN 1744-1 BS EN 1744-1
Each source Each source
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.8
14.4.8 Water Soluble Chloride orWater Soluble Chloride or Acid Soluble Chloride as Acid Soluble Chloride as applicabl
applicablee1313
BS 1377-3,
BS 1377-3, Each source Each source
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.9
14.4.9 Organic Matter ContentOrganic Matter Content BS 1377-3BS 1377-3 Each source Each source
14.4.10 Sand EquivalentSand Equivalent ASTM D2419 ASTM D2419 Each source Each source
14.4.11 Los Angeles Abrasion orLos Angeles Abrasion or Aggregate Abrasion Aggregate Abrasion Value as applicable
Value as applicable
ASTM C131, C535
ASTM C131, C535 Each source Each source
14.4.12 California Bearing RatioCalifornia Bearing Ratio (CBR) test together with (CBR) test together with the swell criteria
the swell criteria1515
ASTM D1883, D4429, ASTM D1883, D4429,
BS1377-4, material (laboratory material (laboratory testing)
testing)
1 test every 1000 m 1 test every 1000 m33 (laboratory testing) (laboratory testing) and 1 test every and 1 test every 2000 m
2000 m22 on the final on the final layer (in-situ testing) layer (in-situ testing)
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.13
14.4.13 Cone Penetrometer TestCone Penetrometer Test1616 ASTM D3441, D5778, ASTM D3441, D5778, BS 1377-7 after compaction of after compaction of the final layer
the final layer
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.14
14.4.14 Plate Load TestPlate Load Test1616 AASHTO T AASHTO T222, ASTM222, ASTM D1196, BS 1377-9, D1196, BS 1377-9, DIN English 18134 DIN English 18134
on the final layer on the final layer
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.15
14.4.15 Clay Lumps and FriableClay Lumps and Friable Particles
Particles1616
ASTM C142
ASTM C142 Each source Each source
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
15
15 Footnote 16: The Contractor may carry out any one of the tests deemed suitable for the site in consultation Footnote 16: The Contractor may carry out any one of the tests deemed suitable for the site in consultation with the Engineer.
with the Engineer. The tests are to be repeated separately The tests are to be repeated separately for each final layer, i.e. for each final layer, i.e. subgrade, subbase etc.subgrade, subbase etc.
16
16 Footnote 17: For aggregates used in the pervious, porous backfill etc as applicable. Footnote 17: For aggregates used in the pervious, porous backfill etc as applicable.
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks 14.4.16
14.4.16 Layer Layer ThicknessThickness Verification (Trial Pit) Verification (Trial Pit)
Refer to Soil Refer to Soil
Investigation Section after compaction of after compaction of the final layer
the final layer 14.4.17
14.4.17 Lightweight Pieces (orLightweight Pieces (or Particles) - This includes Particles) - This includes coal lignite, chert etc coal lignite, chert etc ..1616
AASHTO T AASHTO T113,113, ASTM C33, C123, ASTM C33, C123,
BS EN 1744-1 BS EN 1744-1
Each source Each source
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.18
14.4.18 MoistureMoisture – – DensityDensity Relations (for Soil-Relations (for Soil-Cement Mixtures etc) as Cement Mixtures etc) as applicable
applicable
ASTM D558
ASTM D558 Each source Each source
(Visible) (Visible) Change Change inin material or gradation material or gradation
1 test every 1000 m 1 test every 1000 m33
14.4.19
14.4.19 Material Finer than 75 μmMaterial Finer than 75 μm ASTM C1 ASTM C117,17, BS EN 933-1 BS EN 933-1
Each source Each source
14.4.20 Compressive Strength -Compressive Strength -Soil-Cement Mixtures Soil-Cement Mixtures etc
etc1717
ASTM D1632, D1633
ASTM D1632, D1633 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.21
14.4.21 Immersed Immersed CompressiveCompressive Strength - Soil-Cement Strength - Soil-Cement Mixtures etc
Mixtures etc1818
ASTM D1632, D1633
ASTM D1632, D1633 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.22
14.4.22 Tensile Strength - Soil-Tensile Strength - Soil-Cement Mixtures et
Cement Mixtures etcc1717
ASTM D1632, D1635
ASTM D1632, D1635 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.23
14.4.23 Water AbsorptionWater Absorption1616 AASHTO T AASHTO T84, T85,84, T85, ASTM C127, C128, ASTM C127, C128,
BS 1377-2, BS 1377-2, BS EN 1097-3, BS EN 1097-3, BS EN 1097-6 BS EN 1097-6
As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.24
14.4.24 Moisture ContentMoisture Content AASHTO T AASHTO T265,265, ASTM D2216, D4959, ASTM D2216, D4959, D4643, BS 812-109, D4643, BS 812-109, BS 1377-2
BS EN 1097-3
BS EN 1097-3 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.26
14.4.26 Density Density or or SpecificSpecific Gravity (of Soil)
Gravity (of Soil)
AASHTO T
AASHTO T84, T85,84, T85, T100,
T100,
ASTM C127, C128, ASTM C127, C128,
D854, BS 1377-2 D854, BS 1377-2
As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
17
17 Footnote 18: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be 2 sets Footnote 18: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be 2 sets per class per day (each set consisting of 2 specimens each for 7, 28 and 90 day testing).
per class per day (each set consisting of 2 specimens each for 7, 28 and 90 day testing).
18
18 Footnote 19: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be 2 sets Footnote 19: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be 2 sets per class per day (each set consisting of 2 specimens for 28 day testing).
per class per day (each set consisting of 2 specimens for 28 day testing).
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks 14.4.27
14.4.27 Particle Density (or UnitParticle Density (or Unit Weight)
Weight)
AASHTO T AASHTO T19,19, ASTM C29, ASTM C29, BS 1377-2, BS 1377-2, BS EN 1097-6 BS EN 1097-6
As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
14.4.28
14.4.28 Carbonate Content of SoilCarbonate Content of Soil ASTM D4373, ASTM D4373, BS 1377-3
BS 1377-3 As per the As per the Engineer’s re Engineer’s requestquest
14.4.29
14.4.29 Shear Strength by DirectShear Strength by Direct Shear (Small Shear Box) Shear (Small Shear Box)
AASHTO T AASHTO T236,236, ASTM D3080,
14.4.30 Expansion of AggregatesExpansion of Aggregates from Hydration Reactions from Hydration Reactions
ASTM D4792
ASTM D4792 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
14.4.31
14.4.31 Layer Layer ThicknessThickness Verification (Light Weight Verification (Light Weight Deflector (LWD)
Deflector (LWD)1919
ASTM E2583
ASTM E2583 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.32
14.4.32 Layer Layer ThicknessThickness Verification (Ground Verification (Ground Penetrating Radar
Penetrating Radar ))1919
AASHTO R37,
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.33
14.4.33 Layer Layer ThicknessThickness Verification (Cone Verification (Cone Penetrometer Test
Penetrometer Test))1919
ASTM D3441, D5778, ASTM D3441, D5778,
BS 1377-7
BS 1377-7 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.34
14.4.34 Micro DevallMicro Deva1616 AASHTO T AASHTO T327,327, ASTM D6928, D7428, ASTM D6928, D7428,
BS EN 1097-1 BS EN 1097-1
As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.35
14.4.35 Consolidation TestConsolidation Test AASHTO T AASHTO T216,216, ASTM D2435,
14.4.36 PermeabilityPermeability In situ test methodIn situ test method approved by the approved by the Engineer
Engineer
As per the As per the
Engineer’s reques Engineer’s requestt
14.4.37
14.4.38 Soil ResistivitySoil Resistivity ASTM G57, ASTM G57, BS 1377-3
14.4.39 Unconfined CompressiveUnconfined Compressive Strength
19 Footnote 20: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be Footnote 20: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be
‘Minimum of 3 tests per site’ or ‘1 test every 3000 m
‘Minimum of 3 tests per site’ or ‘1 test every 3000 m22after compaction of final layer’ whichever comes first.after compaction of final layer’ whichever comes first.
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks 14.4.40
14.4.40 Point Point Load Load StrengthStrength Index of Rock
Index of Rock2020 14.4.41
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.42
14.4.42 Compressive Compressive StrengthStrength and Elastic Moduli of and Elastic Moduli of Intact Roc
Intact Rockk2020 (Also(Also known as Crushing known as Crushing Strength)
Strength)
ASTM D7012 ASTM D7012
Sampling to be done Sampling to be done in accordance with in accordance with ASTM D4543 or ASTM D4543 or
equivalent
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.4.43
14.4.43 Cement Bound GranularCement Bound Granular Mixtures & Soil Treated Mixtures & Soil Treated by Cement (Hydraulically by Cement (Hydraulically Bound Mixtures)
Bound Mixtures)
BS EN 14227-1, BS EN 14227-1, BS EN 14227-10 BS EN 14227-10
(Unbound and
(Unbound and
Hydraulically Bound Hydraulically Bound Mixtures)
Mixtures)
BS EN 14227
BS EN 14227-1-111 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
14.4.45
14.4.45 Slag Bound Mixtures &Slag Bound Mixtures &
Soil Treated by Slag Soil Treated by Slag (Hydraulically Bound (Hydraulically Bound Mixtures)
Mixtures)
BS EN 14227-2, BS EN 14227-2, BS EN 14227-12 BS EN 14227-12
As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
14.4.46
14.4.46 Hydraulic Road BinderHydraulic Road Binder Bound Mixtures & Soil Bound Mixtures & Soil Treated by Hydraulic Treated by Hydraulic
Road Binder
Road Binder
(Hydraulically Bound (Hydraulically Bound Mixtures)
Mixtures)
BS EN 14227-5, BS EN 14227-5, BS EN 14227-13 BS EN 14227-13
Fly Ash for Hydraulically Fly Ash for Hydraulically Bound Mixtures & Soil Bound Mixtures & Soil Treated by Fly Ash Treated by Fly Ash (Hydraulically Bound (Hydraulically Bound Mixtures)
Mixtures)
BS EN 14227-3, BS EN 14227-3, BS EN 14227-4, BS EN 14227-4, BS EN 14227-14 BS EN 14227-14
As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
14.4.48
14.4.48 Alpha Alpha Coefficient Coefficient ofof Vitrified Blast Furnace Vitrified Blast Furnace Slag
Slag
BS EN 13286-44
BS EN 13286-44 As per the As per the Engine
Engineer’s requester’s request
14.4.49
14.4.49 Clay Liner PlatesClay Liner Plates ASTM C479 ASTM C479 As per the As per the
Engineer’s request Engineer’s request
20
20 Footnote 21: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be Footnote 21: Should the Engineer decide to conduct any of these tests, the frequency of testing shall be
‘Minimum of 3 tests per site’ or ‘1 test every 1000 m
‘Minimum of 3 tests per site’ or ‘1 test every 1000 m22’ whichever comes first.’ whichever comes first.
Material /Section / Activity
Material /Section / Activity1, 21, 2 & the & the Required Tests
Required Tests MethodMethod33 MinimumMinimum Frequency
Frequency4, 54, 5 RemarksRemarks
14.5 AGGREGATES
14.5 AGGREGATES – –, CONCRETE LIGHTWEIGHT ETC, CONCRETE LIGHTWEIGHT ETC21, 22,21, 22,
23, 24 23, 24
Refer to footnote Refer to footnote
14.5.1
14.5.1 Gradation Gradation (Sieve)(Sieve) Analysis
Analysis
AASHTO T AASHTO T27,27, ASTM C33, C136, ASTM C33, C136,
BS EN 933-1, BS EN 933-1, BS EN 12620 BS EN 12620
Each source Each source
Visible change in Visible change in gradation
gradation
Every change in Job Every change in Job Mix Formula (JMF) Mix Formula (JMF)
1 test daily 1 test daily
1 test every 1000 m 1 test every 1000 m33 14.5.2
14.5.2 Material Finer than 75 μmMaterial Finerthan 75 μm AASHTO T AASHTO T11,11, ASTM C1 ASTM C117,17,
BS EN 933-1 BS EN 933-1
Each source Each source
Visible change in Visible change in gradation
gradation
1 test daily 1 test daily
1 test every 1000 m 1 test every 1000 m33 14.5.3
14.5.3 Clay Lumps and FriableClay Lumps and Friable Particles
Particles
AASHTO T AASHTO T112,112, ASTM C142 ASTM C142
Each source Each source
(Visible) Change in (Visible) Change in material
material
1 test weekly 1 test weekly
1 test every 4000 m 1 test every 4000 m33 14.5.4
14.5.4 Lightweight Pieces (orLightweight Pieces (or Particles) This includes Particles) This includes coal lignite, chert etc coal lignite, chert etc
AASHTO T AASHTO T113,113, ASTM C33, C123, ASTM C33, C123,
BS EN 1744-1 BS EN 1744-1
Each source Each source
(Visible) Change in (Visible) Change in material
material
1 test weekly 1 test weekly
1 test every 4000 m 1 test every 4000 m33 14.5.5
14.5.5 Organic ImpuritiesOrganic Impurities AASHTO T AASHTO T21, T71,21, T71, ASTM C40, C87, ASTM C40, C87,
BS EN 1744-1 BS EN 1744-1
Each source Each source
(Visible) Change in (Visible) Change in material
material
1 test monthly 1 test monthly
1 test every 16000 1 test every 16000 m
m33
21
21 Footnote 22: Aggregates which are to be used for concrete, asphalt, masonry (ASTM C144) and tiling work, Footnote 22: Aggregates which are to be used for concrete, asphalt, masonry (ASTM C144) and tiling work, Shotcrete, track ballast, grout, masonry grout
Shotcrete, track ballast, grout, masonry grout (ASTM (ASTM C404) etc as applicable. C404) etc as applicable. The testing shall be The testing shall be carried outcarried out separately for each separate material or item (ie, coarse, fine etc) and the frequency of testing adhered to in
Shotcrete, track ballast, grout, masonry grout (ASTM (ASTM C404) etc as applicable. C404) etc as applicable. The testing shall be The testing shall be carried outcarried out separately for each separate material or item (ie, coarse, fine etc) and the frequency of testing adhered to in