SSS - Volume 1 of 2 (Part 3 of 3)
SSS - Volume 1 of 2 (Part 3 of 3)
SSS - Volume 1 of 2 (Part 3 of 3)
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STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION EARTHWORK DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE BORED PILE MICRO PILES CONCRETE EXTERNAL WORKS AND SERVICES STRUCTURAL STEELWORKS
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
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1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 GENERAL ..................................................................................................... 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................... 3 STANDARDS AND CODES OF PRACTICE .............................................. 3 TESTING AUTHORITY ............................................................................... 4 CO-ORDINATION OF DRAWINGS ........................................................... 4 SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS ................................................. 4 SETTING OUT AND PILE ECCENTRICITIES SURVEY ........................ 4 MATERIALS ................................................................................................. 5 DEFECTIVE WORK .................................................................................... 5
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GENERAL 1.1 The term "the Engineer" in the following Specifications means the representative of the Civil & Structural Consulting Engineers, ECAS-EJ Consultants Pte Ltd. This section sets out the general requirements for carrying out the Works any works required for the project and shall be read in conjunction with all relevant work sections and other contract documents. The term the Works in the following Specifications means the whole of the Works envisaged by the Contract including the works of the local Authority and Public Undertakings required under the Contract, unless otherwise stated. The terms comments, acceptance, no objection and approval are used within the following limitation : a. The used of the terms as specify in the Clause 1.4 by the Engineer shall NOT relieve the Contractor of any responsibility to achieve the specified quality and performance of the Works under the contract. b. Any used of the terms as specified in clause 1.4 in respect to samples of materials, workmanship or methods of construction submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Specifications, are not to be interpreted by the Contractor, as denoting any degree of satisfaction with the materials used in the Works or in the execution of the Works. The contractor is to note that when the term Engineer is referred to in the Specifications, such term shall be deemed to mean the Architect as defined in the Articles of Agreement or any other person designated in writing by the Architect to exercise the power of the Architect , if so deemed required by the Architect
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2.1 The Contractor shall construct the Works in strict accordance with the Specifications and the construction drawings issued by the Engineer and shall comply with all written Engineers instructions and Engineers directions given from time to time by the Engineer. The Works shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Singapore Standards, British Standards and other applicable Codes of Practice, the Building Regulations and Local Bye Laws and to the satisfaction of the Local Building Authorities empowered to control the Works.
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STANDARDS AND CODES OF PRACTICE 3.1 Ensure all the Works comply with the relevant requirements of the Standards and Codes listed below and referenced in the body of the Specifications. Any reference in the Standards or Code of Practice (CP), shall imply the latest version. The requirements of the Specification takes precedence over the
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TESTING AUTHORITY When tests and checks are called for in the specifications, engage a suitably equipped organization or laboratory accredited under the Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SINGLAS) and to Engineers acceptance, to carry out the tests and checks required.
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CO-ORDINATION OF DRAWINGS 5.1 Check all Drawings and schedules to ensure that there are sufficient information to carry out the Works and that all the instructions, directions, drawings and schedules provide compatible information on the Works to be carried out. In the event of any discrepancy being found between the contract drawings and/or schedules and other contract documents, notify the Engineer immediately for resolution, the Engineers decision shall be final.
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SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS 6.1 The Contractor shall fully comply with all the safety requirements of the latest Factories Act (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction Regulations) and all other relevant local bye-laws, acts, regulations, etc. The working times, noise pollution, vibration issues, etcare to conform to the authorities' requirements and the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining permission to work beyond these times if necessary to complete the works as set out in the agreed programme. The Contractor shall also comply with authorities' requirements regarding the Earth Control Measures, removal and discharge of any spoil, debris or other materials.
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SETTING OUT AND PILE ECCENTRICITIES SURVEY 7.1 The Contractor shall engage a licensed Surveyor to carrying out his surveying works. The Contractor shall be responsible for accurately setting out the works to the specified positions, dimensions, levels, and Building Lines and also
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MATERIALS 8.1 8.2 Materials are to be new and all materials are to be supplied clean , undamaged and in good condition ready to be used for the Works. These Specifications shall equally apply to additional work where variations have been authorized by the Engineer under the terms and conditions of the Contract. All materials and workmanship are to comply with the latest relevant Singapore or British Standards and/or relevant specifications , Code of Practice where applicable
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8.4
Where proprietary materials are specified, these are to be used and/or fixed, strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and/or printed instructions. All materials shall be new and approved by the Engineer before use in the work. All materials which do not comply with this Contract shall be removed from the site at the Contractor's own expense.
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8.6 9.0
DEFECTIVE WORK 9.1 Any defective Works shall be removed and reconstructed or otherwise rectified to the approval of the Engineer. All technical proposal by the Contractor shall be endorsed by a Professional Engineer (PE). The Contractor shall be responsible for all additional cost and time incurred. All such remedial work, if accepted by the Engineer shall be signed off by the Contractor and his PE.
EARTHWORK SPECIFICATION
CONTENTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EARTHWORK GENERALLY.................................................................................... 3 EXCAVATION GENERALLY ................................................................................... 3 APPROVAL OF EXCAVATION ................................................................................ 4 REMOVAL OF ROCK................................................................................................ 4 FILLING AROUND FOUNDATIONS OR MAKING UP LEVELS ........................... 4 SURPLUS EXCAVATED MATERIALS .................................................................... 9 HARDCORE ............................................................................................................... 9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING SERVICES ................................................................ 9
EARTHWORK GENERALLY
The Contractor shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the conditions affecting the execution of the Works by visiting and inspecting the site of the proposed Works. He shall be permitted to inspect trial holes, if already made, and any open excavations in connection with other works should such be in progress and also to see, upon his request, any available drawings which might be of assistance. The Contractor must clearly understand that all information is given expressly without guarantee and he shall obtain his own information regarding the notices of the excavations, conditions peculiar to the site and all other matters affecting the proposed Works and he shall make provision in his rates to cover for types of materials to be excavated. The Contractor shall ensure that all earthworks are carried in such a manner as to prevent erosion or slips and shall limit the working faces to safe slopes and height. The Contractor shall also ensure that all surfaces have sufficient gradients to allow the shedding of water without causing erosion. All surfaces affected by the Works shall be left with no area that can contain water. When deemed necessary, the Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary and approved surface or sub-surface drainage system to ensure minimum delay in work progress due to wet weather. Alternatively, adequate measures such as protecting and covering all surfaces with polythene sheets shall be provided and maintained all at the Contractor's own expense.
EXCAVATION GENERALLY
1.2.1 Excavation for reduction of levels, basements, stanchion bases, trenches for foundations, drain pipes, etc., shall be executed to the depths, dimensions or levels as indicated on the drawings. The bottoms of all excavations shall be free from mud and water, trimmed clean, protected from the effects of weather and thoroughly consolidated and compacted by approved methods to the satisfaction of the Engineer, before placing and constructional materials. All soft or defective portions shall be cut and filled with selective excavated materials well consolidated to maximum density in layers not exceeding 150mm thick. Where required by the nature of the materials to be excavated, the Contractor shall provide all necessary planking and strutting to uphold the face of the excavation and any necessary stagings. The Contractor will be responsible for the design, supply, fixing and removal of all planking and strutting required of sufficient strength to resist full lateral earth pressure and to ensure the safety of the worker and to prevent damage to any adjoining property. The Contractor shall submit design calculations, duly endorsed by a Professional Engineer, whenever required by the Engineer.
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1.2.3
APPROVAL OF EXCAVATION
1.3.1 The Contractor shall report to the Engineer when secure bottoms have been obtained to the excavations and are ready to receive the foundation concrete. All bottoms of excavations must be approved by the Engineer before any new works are allowed to be put in. Any concrete or other works put in prior to the inspection and approval of the excavations by the Engineer, shall, if so directed, be removed and new work substituted in accordance with the Specification all at the Contractor's own expense.
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1.3.3
REMOVAL OF ROCK
1.4.1 Should rock (i.e. materials which can only be removed by means of either blasting or using compressed air plant or sledge hammers and wedges) be encountered in the course of the excavation, it shall be removed by approved means. Blasting shall not be allowed without written permission from the Architect who must be fully informed by the Contractor as to the measures taken to safeguard the surrounding properties. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for any damage or annoyance arising from his blasting activity.
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1.5.4
Following the compaction process, in situ field density test shall be carried out in accordance with BS 1377:1975 Test No 15(A) (Sand Replacement Method) or Test No 15(F) (Water Displacement Method). Each layer shall be tested and approved by the Engineer prior to the placing of the next layer. Unless otherwise specified or shown on the Drawings, the following in situ field densities of compacted materials given as percentage of the maximum dry density derived from BS 1377:1975 Test No 12 (2.5 kg rammer) or No 13 (4.5 kg rammer), shall be obtained: (1) Within 500mm of formation level (subgrade or foundation) - 95% (maximum dry density using Test No 13) From 500mm to 1500mm below formation level - 95% (maximum dry density using Test No 12) More than 1500mm below formation level - 90% (maximum dry density using Test No 12)
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(2)
(3)
1.5.6
The Contractor may choose to establish by situ trials the relationship among the in situ material for compaction, compaction plant used, thickness of each layer, and compacting effort in terms of number of passes. If so established and agreed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall follow the same compaction arrangement for each and every subsequent layer in compaction. However, the Engineer may at any time require sufficient numbers of in situ field density test to be carried out to determine whether the degree of compaction satisfies the requirements of Item SE/6H. The agreed compaction arrangement as mentioned in Item 2.5.3 shall be adjusted when the compaction is found inadequate. Table 2.1 may be used as a guide for the contractor in establishing compaction requirements. However, site trials shall be carried out to ensure that the density requirements are indeed achieved. Use of this guide shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of achieving the density requirements.
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Definitions and Requirements Associated with Table 1.1 A. The depth of compacted layer is the height by which an embankment is raised by each successive compacted layer. For items marked * the roller shall be towed by track laying tractors. Self-propelled rollers are unsuitable. Where combinations of different types of categories of plant are used, the compaction requirements shall be: 1. the depth of layer shall be that for the type of plant requiring the least depth of layer; and 2. the number of passes shall be that for the type of plant requiring the greatest number of passes. D. However, where the Contractor uses a lighter type of plant to provide some preliminary compaction only to assist the use of heavier plant, this shall be disregarded in assessing the above requirements.
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Settlement E. The Contractors attention is drawn to the compressible nature of the soil deposits underlying the Site. The Contractor shall be responsible for making good to the satisfaction of the Engineer all settlements in filling and in backfilling that may occur up to the end of the period of maintenance. TABLE 1.1 : COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS Cohesive Soil Well-graded granular and dry cohesive soils Max. depth of compa cted layer (mm) Min. No. of passes Uniformlygraded material
Category
8 6 4
10 8 8
Grid roller
Force per 100mm width 2.6-5.2kN 5.3-7.8kN More than 7.8kN Wheel load: 1-1.5 tonnes 1.5-2 tonnes 2-2.5 tonnes 2.5-4 tonnes 4-6 tonnes 6-8 tonnes 8-12 tonnes More than 12 tonnes
150 15 150
10 4
6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4
Settlement TABLE 2.1 : COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS Cohesive Soil Well-graded granular and dry cohesive soils Max. depth of compa cted layer (mm) Min. No. of passes Uniformlygraded material
Category
Unsuitable 75 10 75 6 125 6
6 6 6 4
Vibro tamper
3 3 3
3 3 3
3 3 3
Power rammer
150 275
4 8
150 275
6 12
Unsuitable Unsuitable
Settlement TABLE 2.1 : COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS (contd) Cohesive Soil Well-graded granular and dry cohesive soils Max. depth of compa cted layer (mm) Min. No. of passes Uniformlygraded material
Category
Vibratory roller
Force per 100mm width 0.25-0.45kN 0.46-0.70kN 0.71-1.25kN 1.26-1.75kN 1.76-2.3kN 2.31-2.80kN 2.81-3.50kN 3.51-4.20kN 4.21-4.90kN
16 12 12 8 4 4 4 4 4
HARDCORE
Hardcore shall consist of clean, hard, natural sand, crushed rock or any other granitic granular material approved by the Engineer. The hardcore shall pass a 65 mm ring and well watered, mechanically rammed and compacted thoroughly and finished off on top to an even and true surface with approved fine chippings, stone dust or blinded on top with sand to receive concrete floors, slabs, etc. and well watered immediately before concrete is laid. The hardcore shall be laid to the full thickness as shown on the drawings after ramming and consolidation.
Contents
1 DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE ................................................................. 3 1.1 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY ETC.............................................................. 3 DEMOLITION ............................................................................................................ 4 TREES, CREEPERS, HEDGES, ETC ........................................................................ 4 DUMPING OF DEBRIS ETC ..................................................................................... 5
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DEMOLITION
Demolition shall be carried out in such a manner as to cause as little inconvenience as possible to adjoining properties and the public; the Contractor will be held responsible for any claims, which may arise from the disregard of this clause. Before commencing demolition of any part of the structure, the Contractor shall write to the PUB, Roads Division (PWD), Telecoms, Ministry of the Environment and other relevant authorities notifying them of his intention. He shall arrange for the disconnection and the removal of all electrical, water and gas meters and other services, if necessary. The Contractor shall decide on the method of demolition to be adopted and inform the engineer of his proposed method before commencement of the work. The Contractor shall comply with the procedures and recommendations as detailed in SS CP11. The Contractor shall put down the whole or part of the existing building or structure to ground level or as directed by the Engineer. Unless otherwise specified all hardcore or stone fillings shall be removed. All obsolete concrete drains, foundations including pile caps (except piles), floors, pavings, etc shall be thoroughly excavated and the voids filled with approved fill materials, well rammed in layers of 300mm thick and levelled.
The stumps and roots of trees to be removed shall be grubbed up and removed from the site. All empty tree holes or cavities shall be filled with approved material to the existing ground level and compacted to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All bushes, shrubs, roots, lallang, etc. shall be removed by cutting and/or digging and the accumulations shall be removed from site as directed by the Engineer.
Contents
1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 SECTION 1 : BORED PILES: GENERAL ................................................. 4 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 4 STANDARD AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................. 4 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 5 MATERIALS................................................................................................... 6 SAFETY .......................................................................................................... 7 SOIL ................................................................................................................ 7 SITE CONDITION .......................................................................................... 8 RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT ..................................................................... 8 PILE DESIGN VERIFICATION ..................................................................... 8 SUPERVISION OF THE WORKS .................................................................. 9 PRECONDITION SURVEY............................................................................ 9 INSTRUMENTATION AND MONITORING................................................. 10 UPHOLDING OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES ............................................... 10 TOLERANCES ............................................................................................... 10 PILING METHOD .......................................................................................... 11 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION ............................................................... 12 Requirements for Design Verification ............................................................... 12 PILING PROGRAMME .................................................................................. 12 RECORDS ....................................................................................................... 12 NUISANCE AND DAMAGE .......................................................................... 14 Obstruction ...................................................................................................... 14 DEFECTIVE WORKS ..................................................................................... 15 RELEVANT STANDARDS AND CODES OF PRACTICE ............................ 15 SECTION 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR BORED PILES........... 19 BORED PILES ................................................................................................ 19 CONCRETE .................................................................................................... 19 WORKMANSHIP............................................................................................ 22 Use of Drilling Fluid ......................................................................................... 25 Cleanliness of Pile Bases ................................................................................... 26 Reinforcement .................................................................................................. 26 Pile Casting ...................................................................................................... 27 Tremie Equipment ............................................................................................ 28 Tremie Procedure ............................................................................................. 28 Delay in Concreting Operation.......................................................................... 29 Monitoring of Concrete Level During Pile Casting............................................ 29 Pile Head Casting Level Tolerances .................................................................. 29 Extraction of Casing ......................................................................................... 29 Overbreak ........................................................................................................ 30 Backfilling Empty Boring ................................................................................. 30 Grouting of Piles .............................................................................................. 30 Pile Uplift ......................................................................................................... 31
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1.2.2 Codes of Practice All work shall be carried out generally in accordance with the principles of relevant codes of practice, including those listed in Clause 24. 1.2.3 Definitions The term Engineer referred in the all the specifications shall be deemed to mean EcasEJ Consultants Pte Ltd , empowers by the Architect to assist in all technical matters , as defined in the Contractors documents or any other person designated in writing by the Architect from time to time, to exercise the power of the Architect under the contract. In the specifications the terms 'approved', 'approval' and 'required' mean 'approved by the Engineer', 'approval by the Engineer' and 'required by the Engineer' respectively. 1.3 1.3.1 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS Contractor to work with other Contractors drawings The Contractor where so directed by the Engineer, shall be required to work with other contractors' drawings whenever drawings for works not included in the Contract are related to particular details of the Works. 1.3.2 Site Access Where the contract works or access to the site requires diversion of existing traffic, slabbing over existing drains, etc. the Contractor shall prepare, coordinate and seek approval of his access/diversion plans from the relevant authorities. All costs and time associated with implementing the access/traffic diversion including the preparation of plans and seeking authorities approval shall be deemed to be included within the contract, price and time. 1.3.3 Temporary hoardings/gates The Contractor shall provide all temporary hoardings required by him in connection with the execution of the Contract. All temporary hoardings/gates, etc. shall be designed by a Professional Engineer, in accordance to the required loads, eg . lateral balustrades load, as specified in the Fourth schedule of Building Control Regulations, wind loads, accidental load, etc . and shall be supervised by a Professional Engineer. The Contractor shall submit his P.Es design and drawings to the Engineer for review and comments.
Additionally, comply also with the following; a. b. BRE Digest 251 (1995) Assessment of damage in low rise building BS 8008: Guide to safety precautions and procedures for the construction and descent of machine-bored shaft for piling and other purposes
The Contractor shall be responsible for the stability of all slopes and excavations including those for piles and shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of personnel in the area of piling operations. Where temporary Earth Retaining structures system (ERSS) are required, the Contractor at his own expenses shall engaged a Professional Engineer for the purpose and to submit the PE endorsed design calculations and drawings for the Engineer review. His P.E shall supervise the Works.. Where rocks and hard material are encountered during boring which require manual excavation with pneumatic tools, the Contractor shall ensure that adequate linings are placed above the working level and that sufficient ventilation is provided for the safety of his workers. The Contractor must ensure that no damages are caused to adjoining properties or other construction works adjoining the Contracts Work site and would be solely responsible for all consequences arises from the damages. 1.6 SOIL
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1.9.3
The Contractors PE, assisted by the Geotechnical Engineer shall carry out: a. Verification of material excavated at each of the intended pile founding level as consistent with the design requirements. b. Design verification checks based on actual ground conditions to determine the required length of each pile and ensure that the specified working load and settlement criteria of the piles are achieved. The design verification shall be submitted to the Engineer for acceptance immediately and before each bored pile is concreted. The design requirements are as set out in Clause 2.1 c. Proposals to amend the design including compensating piles as necessary in the event that for any reasons the installed piles do not perform as intended. d. Proposals to amend the pilecap design of the proposed buildings, in the event that the piles are installed out of the permitted tolerance. e. Proposals as a response plan in the event that measures taken to control ground movement and vibration do not perform satisfactorily. Design proposals in (a) to (d) are to be endorsed by a PE (Civil) and submitted to the Engineer for comments and approval The Contractor shall satisfy the Engineer with detailed design calculations that his proposed design is satisfactory and will have to make whatever modifications as required by the Engineer . Engineer's approval does not relieve him of his sole responsibility as stipulated under Clause 1.3 of this specification
1.10
SUPERVISION OF THE WORKS The qualified geotechnical engineer shall be full time on site, assisting the Contractors Project Manager , his PE and site engineer in supervising the Works and providing support on the geotechnical matters.
1.11
PRECONDITION SURVEY Prior to commencement of the site works, the Contractor shall carried out a precondition Survey to adjacent buildings and any exiting structures, in accordance with the requirements of Building & Construction Authoritys requirement and specified in the Permit to commence works. The Pre-condition Survey report shall be carried out by a Loss Adjustor. The Contractor shall submit the name of their proposed Loss Adjustor to the Architect/Engineer for their approval. Before Works commence on site, the Contractor shall promptly submit the Loss Adjustor s Pre-condition report to the
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The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of locating and positioning each pile. Any error in setting out shall be made good at the Contractor's expense and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Subsequent redesign of the structure due to errors in set out will be undertaken by the Engineer at the contractor's expense
Cut-Off The permissible tolerance in the true cut-off level will be plus or minus 25 mm, upon final trimming
1.14.4
Position For a pile cut off at below or above ground level the maximum permitted deviation of the pile centre from the centre point shown on the setting out drawing shall be 75mm in any direction.
1.14.5
Verticality The maximum permitted deviation of the finished pile from the vertical is 1 in 75.
1.14.6
Rake The piling rig shall be set and maintained to attain the required rake. The maximum permitted deviation of the finished pile from the specified rake is 1 in 25.
1.14.7
Forcible Corrections Forcible corrections to piles shall not be permitted. 1.14.8 Pile Rectification Works due to out of tolerances a. The Contractor will be responsible for all additional works (pile caps, tie beams, installation of compensating pile etc.) including Cost of Redesign, resulting from tolerances outside those specified herein. b. All corrective redesign of the structure shall be carried out by Ecas EJ Consultants Pte Ltd, at the Contractor's expense and time.
1.15
PILING METHOD All piles shall be concreted using 'Tremie' pipe irrespective of the presence or absence of water in the borehole. The Contractor shall supply for approval all relevant details of the method of piling and the plant he proposed to use. Any alternative method to that specified shall be in accordance with the Specification. Temporary casings shall be provided for the full depth of top soil, soft clays and loose sand unless boreholes are stabilised with approved fluid material . The temporay casings Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION If piling is required to meet a performance specification, the Contractor shall supply full details of the type of pile offered, the standards of control he intends to use, how the calculation and checking of the load bearing capacity and settlement of the piles will be carried out, and the tests he proposed to undertake on the Site.
1.17
REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN VERIFICATION The required working load and sizes of the piles are indicated in the drawings, together with an indication of the required pile penetration depth. Based on actual ground conditions encountered as revealed by boring logs or ground Investigation. the Contractor shall carried out design check to confirm the required pile length as to achieve the specified working loads within the specified limits. Account for effects of negative skin friction where applicable. Verify the design based on SS CP 4, unless otherwise agreed.
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PILING PROGRAMME The Contractor shall with his tender, submit a detailed programme showing the sequence and manner in which piling and other works are to be executed wthin the Contract duration. The actual construction would be carried out in a sequence and to a programme agreed with Architect/ the Engineer. Where a sequence is specified in the contract, this shall be adhered to. The Contractor shall inform Architect/the Engineer each day of the programme of piling for the following day and shall give adequate notice of his intention to work outside normal hours and at weekends.
1.19
RECORDS The Contractor shall keep records as indicated by an asterisk in Table 1 of the installation of each pile and shall submit two signed copies of these records to the Engineer not later than noon of the next working day after the pile was installed. The signed records will form a record of the work. Any unexpected driving or boring conditions reported shall be briefly noted in the records.
(a) Contract (b) Pile reference number (location) (c) Pile type (d) Nominal cross-sectional dimensions or diameter (e) Nominal diameter of underream (f) Length of preformed pile (g) Standing groundwater level (h) Date and time of driving, redriving or boring (i) Date of concreting (j) Ground level at commencement of installation of pile (k) Working level (l) Depth from working level to pile toe (m) Toe level (n) Depth from working level to pile head level (o) Length of temporary casing (p) Length of permanent casing (q) Type, weight, drop and mechanical condition of hammer and equivalent information for other equipment (r) Number and type of packing used and type and condition of dolly used during driving the pile (s) Set of pile or pile tube in mm per 10 blows or number of blows per 25mm of penetration (t) If required, the sets taken at intervals during the last 3m of driving (u) If required, temporary compression of ground and pile from time of a marked Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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Drilling Fluid
API-RP-13B-1 2nd Standard procedure for field-testing water-based drilling fluid Edition 1.24.4 British Standards and Codes of Practice BS EN 1008 Mixing water for concrete, specification for sampling, testing and assessing the suitability of water BS 5228 Noise and vibration control on construction and open sites Part 1(1997) Code of practice for basic information and procedures for noise and vibration control Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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1.24.5 British Standards and Codes of Practice Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering BS1377 Methods of testing soils for civil engineering purposes Building Research Establishment digest 174 Concrete in sulphate-bearing soils and ground water Geological Society's Engineer Group Working Party Report The logging or rock cores for engineering purposes Oil Companies Materials Association, London DFCP4 Drilling fluid materials - bentonite 1.24.6 Safety BS229 BS2011 Flameproof enclosure of electrical apparatus Safety precautions in the construction of large diameter boreholes for piling and other purposes
1.24.7
Technical References Refer to the following technical reference for guidance in carrying out the works: a. BRE Digest 251 (1995) Assessment of damage in low-rise building. b. Construction Industry Research and Information Association, England (CIRIA) Report 104 (1984) Design of retaining wall embedded in stiff clay
1.24.8
Pile Surveys The Contractor shall employed a Licensed Surveyor who is to be responsible for surveying pile locations ,Eccentricities, building setting out , the asbuilt pile survey to the Architect/Engineers in format of A1 size Hardcopy and in Autocad format ,as directed within 7days .
1.26
Earth Control Measures. The Contractor shall engaged a Qualified Erosion Control Professional (QECP), to design the required site Earth Control Meaaures and submit to PUB for approval, before commencement of any site clearances and excavation works. The Contractor and his QECP shall ensure that the PUB requirements on ECM are made and comply at all times.
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2.1
2.1.1 GENERAL All materials and work shall be in accordance with sections 1 of this specification, the Particular Specification and this section, except where there may be conflict of requirements, in which case those in the Particular Specification and in this section shall take precedence. 2.1.2 PILE SIZES FOR TENDERING PURPOSES The dimensions and arrangement of the piles to be priced are set out in the Engineers Drawing. 2.1.3 PILE DIAMETER The pile diameter shall be taken to mean the inside diameter of the temporary casing where used or the outside diameter of the excavating tool. Where a pile is only cased for part of its length the lesser of the two values shall be taken. 2.1.4 MATERIALS Cement shall be delivered to the site in bulk cement containers of in sealed bags clearly marked with the manufacturers name and shall be carefully stored in a waterproof shed with a raised floor or in a site of approval design Aggregates shall be stored on concrete paved areas with dividing walls between each type of aggregate. The water for mixing concrete shall be from the Public Mains supply and shall at all times be kept clean and free from deleterious matter. No additives shall be used in the concrete unless permission is given in writing by the Engineer. All materials which have been damaged, contaminated or have deteriorated or do not comply with the requirements of this Specification shall be rejected and they shall be removed form the site immediately at the expense of the Contractor. 2.2 CONCRETE 2.2.1 General a) Concrete for piles shall be in accordance with the Concrete Section and those specified in this specification. b) Concrete shall be an approved mix, having characteristic strength at 28 days of 35N/m2, unless shown otherwise stated in the drawings, with minimum slump of 100 mm. All materials for making concrete shall be of best quality and shall comply with Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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e. f.
No water shall be added to the concrete on the site to increase its workability. While it is not being discharged, the concrete in a transit truck/truck mixer/agitator shall be kept continuously agitated.
2.2.4 CONCRETING a. Reinforcement shall be fixed and concreting commenced immediately after the Engineer approves the condition of the bore. Each pile shall be concreted the same day it is bored. Bores shall not be left open overnight. Concrete shall be placed in one continuous operation from bottom to top and the top 3.0m below cut-off level shall be vibrated as the concrete is placed. For the purpose of this contract, all piles shall be concreted using a "tremie" pipe whether the borehole contains water or not. An additional 500mm minimum of concrete above the true cut off is to be used to allow for final cutting back by the contractor, to sound concrete on completion of piling. The trimming of piles to the final cut-off levels shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 1.15. Any additional overcast concrete about the true cut off and trimming shall be borne by the Contractor. 2.3 WORKMANSHIP
2.3.1 General Workmanship Requirements Ensure the equipment set up and installation procedures are in conformance with SS CP 4 an relevant British Standards. 2.3.2 Depth of Penetration Install each pile to a penetration as indicated in the drawings or as adjusted as a result of the design verification check. 2.3.3 Socketing of End Bearing Piles For all piles indicated as end bearing in the drawings or schedules, form a socket of depth at least 1m or 1 times diameter, whichever is larger, into the material that meets the founding conditions, unless indicated in the drawings or modified as a result of the verification check in clause 1.4.1, as approved by the Engineer. 2.3.4 Pile Toe Adopt a construction method, which ensures that the soil below the pile is not softened. Ensure that no drilling fluid or slurry remains at the base of the pile.
a. True cut-off level would be generally 1.0 m to 5.0 m below ground. Therefore, where empty boring occurs, the Contractor shall take all precautions not to contaminate the concrete at the head or elsewhere in the pile. b. The Contractor shall be responsible and pay for the removal and re-casting of all concrete which is contaminated at or below the true cut-off level. c. Each bore hole shall be inspected and approved by the Consulting Engineer or his representative, before any concrete is placed. The Contractor shall provide all facilities including full depth temporary lining, safety harness and breathing apparatus for the Engineer's inspection. d. If ground water is found in any bore hole or if the sides of the shaft tend to collapse then steel casing and/or an approved fluid solution of sufficient strength to maintain the sides shall be utilised, as appropriate. The Contractor will have to adopt all measures as directed by the Engineer. b. Reinforcement cages shall be supported firmly and centrally within the shaft so that no movement will occur during concreting operation. 2.3.9 Boring Proximity PILES IN SAME GROUP No two piles in the same group will be allowed to be constructed on the same day Do not bore so close to piles that have been recently cast which contain workable or partially set concrete that a flow of concrete or instability could be induced or damage sustained by any previously formed piles. Boring is to be kept clear from a minimum distance of 5 times pile diameter from a newly cast pile within 24 hours after casting. 2.3.10 Ground Conditions Report to the Engineer immediately any apparent variance in the ground conditions from those reported or might have been inferred from reports. 2.3.11 Rock Socketting and Obstructions
2.4.1 Proposal for Use Propose to the Engineer s acceptance on the need to use drilling fluid. If acceptable, propose suitable type and method of drilling fluid to be used. 2.4.2 Storage Store solid additives in separate waterproof stores or containers, which will prevent the materials from becoming contaminated. 2.4.3 Use Use in accordance with the manufacturers instructions unless there is a demonstrable reason to do otherwise. 2.4.4 Mixing Mix drilling fluid thoroughly with clean fresh water to make a suspension, which will maintain the stability of the pile excavation for the period necessary to place concrete and complete construction. Where saline or chemically contaminated groundwater occurs, take special precautions to modify the drilling fluid suspension or prehydrate the drilling fluid in fresh water so as to render it suitable in all respects for the construction of piles. Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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2.4.5 Stability of Pile Excavation Using Drilling Fluid Where the use of drilling fluid is accepted for maintaining the stability of a boring, maintain the level of the fluid in the excavation so that the fluid pressure always exceeds the pressures exerted by the soils and groundwater. Use an adequate temporary casing in conjunction with the method to ensure stability of the strata near ground level until concrete has been placed. Maintain the fluid level at a level not less than 2m above the level of the groundwater unless otherwise agreed. In the event of a rapid loss of drilling fluid from the pile excavation, backfill the excavation without delay and inform the SO immediately. Obtain directions from the SO before excavation at that location is resumed. 2.4.6 Spillage and Disposal Take all reasonable steps to prevent the spillage of drilling fluid suspension on the site in areas outside the immediate vicinity of boring. Remove discarded drilling fluid from the site without delay. Disposal of drilling fluid is to comply with the regulations of the appropriate authority. 2.5 CLEANLINESS OF PILE BASES On completion of boring and immediately prior to casting, remove all loose, disturbed or remoulded soil or rock from the base of the pile while avoiding disturbance to the ground below the base. Maintain the stability of the bore at all times, using appropriate levels of support fluid as required. REINFORCEMENT 2.6.1 General Refer to section C3-20, clause 4.0. 2.6.2 Fixing Keep the number of joints in the longitudinal bars to a minimum. Arrange the joints such that the full strength of each bar is effective. Ensure the reinforcement cages are sufficiently rigid to enable them to be handled, placed and concreted without damage. Welding is to be in accordance with BS 7123. 2.6.3 Placing Lower the steel reinforcement accurately into position with sufficient spacer blocks to ensure the correct cover is maintained at all times. Spacer blocks are to be of suitable durability. Allow a vertical tolerance of +150/-50mm on the level of the reinforcement projecting above the cut-off level. 2.6.4 Cover to Reinforcement Ensure cover provided comply with SS CP 65 and SS CP 4, unless otherwise indicated in the drawings.
2.6
2.7.1 General Adopt a method of placing, and a suitable workability of the concrete, so as to form a continuous monolithic concrete shaft of the full cross-section. Place the concrete without such interruption as would allow the workability of the previously placed batch to have deteriorated significantly. The method of placing is to be accepted by the Engineer. If necessary, incorporate an accepted set retarding additive into the mix in order to ensure extended workability of the concrete after placement. Take all precautions in the design of the mix and placing of the concrete to avoid arching of the concrete in a casing. Prevent contamination of the concrete by spoil, liquid or other foreign matter. 2.7.2 Workability of Concrete Use slump testing for mixes with workability type A as in Table 2.7.2 below. Use flow testing as alternative workability test for higher workability mixes if practical, submit proposals for SOs acceptance. Slump measured at the time of discharge into the pile shaft or at the time of discharge into the concrete pump hopper is to be in accordance with the standards shown in the table below, unless otherwise agreed. Do not use a concrete pump to place tremie concrete directly into the pile shaft.
Table 2.7.2 Class of Workability Target flow mm Slump Min Typical condition of use
Max (mm) (mm) 125 placed into water-free or Permanently lined shaft; Reinforcement spaced at not Less than 100mm centres
Not Apllicable
75
500+/-50
100
175* Where reinforcement is spaced at Less than 600mm, or pile bore is water free and less than 600 mm diameter 225* Where concrete is to be placed by tremie under drilling fluid
50+/-50
175
2.7.3 Compaction
2.9
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.13.1 General Remove the casing in such a manner that no defect or damage will be sustained by the newly cast piles. 2.12.2 Workability of Concrete Extract temporary casings before the initial setting time of the concrete expires and when the concrete remains sufficiently workable to ensure that it is not lifted. Should a semi-dry mix have been accepted for formed piles, submit the means of ensuring that the semi-dry concrete does not lift during extraction of the casing. During extraction maintain the motion of the casing in the axial direction of the pile. Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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2.15
2.16
2.18
2.18.1 Setting Out a. Establish all lines, levels and be responsible for the correct positions of all piles. b. Carry out setting out from the main grid lines of the proposed structure. Immediately before installation of the pile, mark the pile position with suitable identifiable pins or markers. c. Casing position Check the casing position during and after placing the casing. 2.18.2 Position The maximum permitted deviation at cut off level of the pile centre from the centre point shown on the setting out drawing is to be 75 mm in any direction. A survey of the eccentricity of each pile and the pile group is to be carried out by a Licensed Surveyor, with the results submitted to the Engineer within 14 days or as directed after the pile has been trimmed to its cut-off level. 2.18.3 Verticality For vertical piles, the maximum permitted deviation of the finished pile from the vertical is 1 in 75. 2.18.4 Rake For raked piles, the piling rig is to be set and maintained to attain the required rake. The maximum permitted deviation of the finished pile from the specified rake is 1 in 25. 2.18.5 Pile Diameter a. The cross-sectional dimension of the pile is not to be less than specified. Check the auger width as required and record for each pile to ensure the specified diameter is achieved. Allow a tolerance of 5% on the auger width. b. Enlarged Pile Bases Enlarged bases formed mechanically is to be not less than the specified dimensions and concentric with the pile shaft within a tolerance of 10% of the shaft diameter. The angle between the sloping (upper) surface of the base and the axis of the pile is not to exceed 35 and at the specified diameter of the base at the perimeter the thickness of the base is not to be less than 150mm.
2.22
2.23
Grade of Pile Cap Concrete High Tensile Steel (fy = 460 N/mm2) Mild Steel (fy = 250 N/mm2) D = nominal diameter of bar.
30 48D
40 or more 48D
45D
45D
2.24
NOISE AND DISTURBANCE Carry out the work in such a manner as to minimise noise, vibration and other disturbance. Comply with all current regulations and environmental controls. FINAL SURVEY AND AS-BUILT DRAWING On completion of the trimming to cut-off-levels of the piles, engage a registered land surveyor to survey and prepare a survey plan and as-built drawing showing the position, cut off level, founding levels and eccentricity of the piles. Allow for the survey plans to be taken in batches and to carry out the survey work on several visits. Submit within timing and format as directed by the Engineer. TRANSPORTING CONCRETE Concrete shall be transported form the mixer to the position of the pile in such a manner that segregation of the mix cannot occur.
2.25
2.26
2.27
REINFORCEMENT Reinforcement shall be provided for the pile as detailed on the drawings. The minimum cover shall be 75mm. The Contractor shall submit details of his proposed method of maintaining the correct cover for approval by the Engineer prior to starting work.
2.28
TEMPORARY CASING Temporary casing shall be used to prevent the inflow of soil and water, to maintain the pile excavation to its full dimension and to ensure that the pile shaft shall be formed to its full cross-sectional area. In water bearing ground, full-length casing shall be used to the rock founding level. The casing must be removed in such a manner that no defect of damage will be sustained by the newly cast pile. Where the concrete in contact with the casing has passed the setting time, the casing shall be abandoned in the pile. The use of vibrating casing extractors will be permitted subject to Clause 1.1.11(i) & 1.1.11(ii).
2.29
3
3.1
3.1.1 STATIC TESTING OF VERTICAL AND RAKING PILES BY AXIALLY APPLIED LOADS a) General This section deals with the testing of a pile by the application of an axial load or force. The section includes vertical and raking piles tested in compression, that is subjected to load or forces in a direction such as would cause the piles to penetrate further into the ground, and vertical or piles tested in tension, that is subject to forces in a direction such as would cause the piles to be extracted from the ground. The Contractor shall allow for all expenses for building up the piles and pile caps or other means, where the pile has a deep cut-off and the testing is proposed from existing ground level. The Contractor should also allow for any special excavation of a temporary earth retaining structures system , as appropriate around the test pile so that friction from the top soil above the true cut-off level can be excluded and to allow the pile cap construction.
b)
c)
The load which may be safely applied to a pile after taking into account its ultimate bearing capacity, negative friction, pile spacing, overall bearing capacity of the ground below the piles and allowable settlement. b) Bearing capacity See "Ultimate Bearing Capacity". c) Constant rate of penetration test
A test in which a pile is made to penetrate the soil from its position as installed at a constant speed while the force applied at the top of the pile to maintain the rate of penetration is continuously measured. It will be noted that the force/penetration relationship obtained in this test does not represent an equilibrium condition between load and settlement.
d)
Constant rate of uplift test A test in which the pile is extracted from its position as installed in the soil at a constant speed while the force applied at the top of the pile to maintain the rate of uplift is continuously measured. It will be noted that the force/uplift relationship obtained in this test does not represent an equilibrium condition between the extractive force and the uplift.
e)
f)
Maintained load A loading test in which each increment of load is held constant either for a defined period of time or until the rate of movement (settlement or uplift) falls to a specified value.
g)
Test pile Any pile to which the resistance of the soil becomes fully mobilised.
h)
Ultimate bearing capacity The load at which the resistance of the soil becomes fully mobilised.
i)
Working load The load which the pile is designed to carry (see also Allowable load).
j)
Working pile or works pile One of the piles forming the foundation of the structure.
3.2
CONTRACTORS SUBMISSIONS AND PROPOSALS The Contractor shall engage a PE (civil) to plan, design and supervise any temporary supports and reaction foundation system necessary to enable the carrying out of the load tests. The Contractor shall submit the design to the Engineer for acceptance. All design calculations and drawings are to be endorsed by the PE. The Contractor shall propose as a response plan in the event that measures taken to control ground movement and vibration do not perform satisfactorily. 3.2.1Review and Endorsement of Test Results
3.7
The load shall be measured by a calibrated load gauge and also by means of a calibrated pressure gauge included in the hydraulic system of the jack. The load as shown on the load measuring device shall be recorded. The calibrated pressure gauge is required to check for gross error and shall also be recorded. The load measuring device shall be calibrated every twelve months or whenever adjustments are made to the device, or at intervals appropriate to the type of equipment. The pressure gauge and hydraulic jack shall be calibrated together. Certificates of calibration shall be produced for the Engineer's inspection. The Engineer's agreement shall be obtained in writing before any modification of this procedure shall be used. The jack and load gauge should be carefully aligned so that the load applied is co-axial with the pile. 3.8.3 Adjustability of equipment The equipment shall be capable of adjustment throughout the test to obtain a smooth increase of load or to maintain each load constant at the required stages of a maintained loading test. 3.9 METHOD OF MEASURING THE MOVEMENT OF THE PILE 3.9.1 Methods of measuring movement of the pile head
By optical or other levelling method by reference to an external datum. Where a level and staff are used, the level and scale of the staff shall be chosen to enable readings to be made to an accuracy of 0.5mm. A scale attached to the pile or pile cap may be used instead of a levelling staff. A datum shall be established on a permanent object or other well founded structure or deep datum point. The datum shall be situated so that only one setting up of the level is needed. The datum shall be duplicated. Neither datum shall be affected by the test loading or by other operations on the site. Where another method of levelling is proposed this shall be approved by the Engineer in writing. b) Independent reference frame
By means of an independent reference frame shall be founded in each a manner and at such a distance from the test pile, kentledge support crib, tension piles, or anchorages that movement of the ground in the vicinity of the equipment do not cause movement of the reference frame during the test of an amount which will affect the required accuracy of the test. Check observations of any movements of the reference frame shall be made or a check shall be made of the movement of the pile head relative to an external datum during the progress of the test. In no case shall the supports be less than 3 test pile diameters or 2 metres whichever is the greater, from the centre of the test pile. The measurement of movement shall be made by two dial gauges rigidly mounted on the reference frame that bear on surfaces normal to the pile axis fixed to the pile cap or head. Alternatively, the gauges may be fixed to the pile and bear on surfaces on the reference frame. The dial gauges shall be placed in diametrically opposed positions and equidistant from the pile axis. The dial gauges shall be chosen to enable readings to be made to an accuracy of 0.1mm. The reference frame shall be protected from sun and wind. Electrical displacement transducers can be used in place of dial gauges. c) Reference wire
By means of a reference wire which shall be held under constant tension between two foundations form as in (b). The wire shall be positioned against a scale fixed to the pile and the movement of the scale relative to the wire shall be determined. Check observations of any movements of the supports of the wire shall be made of the movement of the pile head as in method (a). Readings shall be taken to an accuracy of 0.5mm. The wire shall be protected from sun and wind. d) Other methods
PROTECTION OF TESTING EQUIPMENT AND SUPERVISION 3.9.1 Protection from the weather Throughout the test period, all load or settlement measuring equipment shall be protected from the weather. 3.9.2 Protection of disturbance Construction equipment and persons who are not involved in the testing process shall be kept at a sufficient distance from the test to avoid disturbance of the measurement apparatus. 3.9.3 Notice of test The Engineer shall be given not less than 24 hours notice of intention to commence the test. 3.9.4 Records During the progress of the test, the testing equipment and all records of the test shall be available as required for inspection by the Engineer's representative. 3.10 TEST PROCEDURE Load Test: Static Load Test Procedures 3.10.1 Ultimate Load Test by Maintained Load Unless otherwise specified the maximum load which is to be applied in an ultimate load test is three times the specified working load. This test is only applicable to preliminary piles. The loading and unloading is to be carried out in stages as shown in the table below.
Following each application of load, hold the load for not less than the period shown or until the rate of settlement is less than 0.1 mm/hr and slowing down. Calculate the rate of settlement from the slope of the curve obtained by plotting values of settlement Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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Following each application of an increment of load, hold the load for not less than the period shown or until the rate of settlement is less than 0.1 mm/hr and slowing down. Calculate the rate of settlement from the slope of the curve obtained by plotting values of settlement versus time and drawing a smooth curve through the points. Proceed unloading for each stage after the expiry of the period shown in the table. For any period when the load is constant, record time and settlement immediately on Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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c)
d)
3.14.2 Failure criteria of Ultimate Load Test Ultimate failure of a test pile shall be deemed to be at that loading under which the trial test pile continues to settle or sink without addition to, or increase of, the test load applied to the pile. The nominal working load shall be deemed to be one-third of that load which causes ultimate failure. 3.14.3 An ultimate load test pile shall also be deemed to have failed under loading test if: 1. Any portion of the pile has failed, crumbled or distorted from its original position, etc. 2. The pile shaft itself has failed. 3. The head of the pile settles 10% or more of the pile diameter, or 50mm whichever is less. 4. The fail criteria specified under Clause 31.1 & 31.2 for the first two cycles (see Clause 28.4) are exceeded. 3.14.4 TEST LOAD Abandonment If any of the test piles test load has to be abandoned due to:Faulty jack or equipment Kentledge instability Improper setting of datum Unstable bench mark or scales Pre-jacking or pre-loading
then the Contractor will have to carry out two further tests including the installation of additional two (2) test piles, entirely at his own expense as directed by the Engineer. Specification: Bored piles (Oct 2011)
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3.15
3.15.1 For every pile that fails the pile tests under Clause 3.14.1 and/or Clause 3.14.2 and/or Clause 3.14.3 (i.e: ultimate or working load tests), the Contractor shall have to carry out two ( 2) further tests including the installation of additional two (2) test piles, entirely at his own expense, to the satisfaction of the Engineer . 3.15.2 In the event of the working test pile failure, the Contractor shall be required to install minimum two or more additional compensating piles as the Engineer deem fit, as to provide a symmetrical cluster of affected piles/or pilegroups, which shall be joined together by means of an approved new pile cap and to entirely at the Contractor's expense. The Engineer design costs and the associated structural costs of remedial works shall also be at the Contractor's expense. No extension of time shall be given for this purpose. 3.14.4 In the event , 1% of the total number of working piles fail , then it shall be deemed that the entire piling contract has failed. All direct and consequential damages and/or losses suffered due to failure of this part of the contract will have to be borne by the Contractor
3.16
REMOVAL ON COMPLETION On completion of all pile testing all temporary works and equipment shall be removed by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer
3.17
MATERIAL TESTS, PILE DRIVING ANALYZER (PDA) AND PILE INTEGRITY TEST (PIT), ETC Approved Laboratories All PDA tests are to be carried out by companies accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC), under the Singapore Accreditation Council Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAC-SINGLAS).
3.17.1
General 1.1. The work comprises the construction of Micropiles. Micropiles adopted in this project are of replacement type. Casing shall be installed by rotation or using casing vibrator. The drilling shall be aided with air and water to flush the drilled hole prior to reinforcement installation and tremie grouting. 1.2. The work shall be carried out in accordance with this specification and drawings supplied to the Contractor and any other instructions issued by the Engineer/Architect or his representative from time to time. 1.3. The Contractor shall make allowance in his tender for compliance with all the specifications and other requirements necessary for proper execution and completion of the works to the Engineer's satisfaction. 1.4. Hydraulic Drilling Rig and Accessories The Contractor shall use only electrically powered hydraulic drilling rigs to minimise noise generated during drilling operation. The slurry circulation tanks shall be used to remove all spoil cement slurry and water from the pile pits. Generator sets for the supply of electricity shall have adequate housing and exhaust silencer to minimise noise and shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer prior to use on site.
Installation of Micro Piles The installation of micro piles shall include inter-alia the following requirements : 2.1 The quality of materials such as 40 HT Grade 460 steel bar, cement grout, grout additive, splice material, etc must be approved by the Engineer. Equipment tools, and other accessories must be in good working condition. All site safety precautions must be observed and safety measures provided and maintained throughout the installation work. Grout shall be mixed from ordinary Portland cement complying to current British or Singapore Standards and clean water supplied from the public mains. Whenever necessary, "Intrusion Aid" grout additive shall be added to the manufacturer's recommendation to improve workability and reduce shrinkage. The grouting shall be executed within such time as may be directed or approved by the Engineer. The strength of grout shall not be less than Grade 35. The installation date of every micro pile and the test results for any one piling site shall be captured and recorded and a comprehensive report, to be verified and certified by Contractor's Professional Engineer involved in the micro pile installation, shall be submitted to the Engineer within two weeks after the completion of the work at each piling site. Any other conditions that may be imposed by the Engineer to ensure the safety and soundness of each micro pile.
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Nominal Working Load of Micro Pile For micro piles, the pile diameters to be adopted shall be from 150mm to 300mm in
4.2
SITE CONDITIONS 5.1 The Contractor shall be deemed to have inspected the site and satisfied himself with regard to access, site conditions, existing buildings and structures. The Contractor shall satisfy himself regarding subsoil conditions and the underground water table. The soil report included in this contract is for the reference of the Contractor only. Neither the Consultants nor the Client accept responsibility for its accuracy or implications, if actual soil conditions are found to be different during progress of works. Upon completion of the drilling, the borehole shall be cleaned by flushing out any loose chipping/soil particles from the inside of the casing. The tender shall be based on the condition ground as found and no extras shall be allowed for dealing with more difficult soil conditions than envisaged by the Contractor at the time of tendering. The Contractor may at his own cost and with the written approval of the Engineer, conduct additional soil tests if he so desires.
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
PROGRAMME 6.1 The Contractor shall with his tender, submit a detailed programme showing the sequence and manner in which piling and other works are to be executed. The actual construction would be carried out in a sequence and to a programme agreed with the Engineer. Where a sequence is specified in the contract, this shall be adhered to.
SAFETY OF THE WORKS 7.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the stability of all slopes and excavations including those for piles and shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of personnel in the area of piling operations. Where rocks and hard material are encountered during boring which require manual excavation with pneumatic tools, the Contractor shall ensure that adequate linings are placed above the working level and that sufficient ventilation is provided for the well-being of workmen. The Contractor must ensure that no damage is caused to adjoining properties or construction works adjoining the proposed building and would be solely responsible for such consequences.
7.2
DEFECTIVE WORK 8.1 Defective work shall be all work which, in the opinion of the Engineer, does not fully comply with this specification or the drawings. The Contractor shall make good or carry out such additional works at his own expense as may be necessary to make good all defective work to the Engineer's satisfaction.
CONCRETE The grade of concrete used for grouting is Grade 35 with minimum 7 days cube strength of 24.5 N/mm2.
10
TESTING CONCRETE 10.1 Six(6) test cubes shall be taken from every pile or as directed by the Engineer or his representative. Cubes will be tested by an independent approved laboratory. Three(3) cubes will be tested at the age of 7 days, and the remaining three(3) at 28 days. Cubes shall have the same marks as pile members and shall be suffixed A, B, C and D in each set. Thus cubes 1/C, 2/B, 2/C, etc shall be 1/C, 1/D, 2/C, 2/D, etc shall be tested at 28 days. The cubes shall be made and tested in accordance with BS. 1881. The results of the tests shall be sent to the Engineer and also kept on the site for reference. a. The average strengths of the three cubes tested at 7 days shall be used as indication only. If the average strength is less than 0.75 of the characteristic strength, the Engineer may instruct that the mix design be modified to increase the mean strength of subsequent concrete until satisfactory evidence is obtained of its adequacy.
10.2
10.3
10.5
11
REINFORCEMENT 11.1 The reinforcement shall be high-strength steel to BS. 4449, free from rust, scale, paint and grease, bent and placed in accordance with the Engineer's drawings. The reinforcement shall be adequately fixed to avoid displacement and to maintain the minimum specified cover during grouting. Reinforcement shall be placed with 75 mm cover and project a minimum of 45 diameter of the reinforcement size above the load transfer plate, unless specified otherwise on the drawings.
11.2
12
TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED 12.1 12.2 Contractor shall submit with his tender details of the method of boring and construction of piles. Method of fabrication and details of reinforcement cages and load transfer plates for each size of pile. The reinforcement shall not be less than that elsewhere specified in this specification
13
PILE CAPACITY The size of micro pile adopted is shall be in accordance to the tender drawings or subsequent revision.
14
LOAD TESTS Prior to installation of working piles, one ultimate test pile to verify the soil parameters shall be carried out. Two working load tests to check the quality of working piles will be carried out during the micro piling works. Working load tests shall be based on a factor of safety of 2.
15.2
16
TOLERANCES 16.1 Boring (a) (b) (c) Full nominal cross-section must be maintained throughout its length. The shaft shall not deviate from vertical by more than 1 in 100. The maximum variation of piles from the position on plan at the cut-off level shall not exceed 50 mm. The centre of the pile at cut-off level shall be the theoretical centre. Depth of piles shall be confirmed with the Engineer as work proceeds.
(d) 16.2
Cut-Off The permissible tolerance in the true cut-off level will be plus or minus 15 mm, upon final trimming.
16.3
The Contractor will be responsible for all additional works (pile caps, tie beams, installation of compensating piles, etc.) including the P.Es design, resulting from tolerances outside those specified herein. The consultant review and comments of the contractors pile design shall be compiled by the contractor at his own expense and time.
17
EXCAVATED MATERIAL 17.1 All excavated material from bore holes shall be removed off the site to the approval of the Consulting Engineer.
18
PILES IN SAME GROUP 18.1 No two piles in the same group will be allowed to be constructed on the same day.
19
PILING TO BE SUPERVISED BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL 19.1 Piling must be carried out by supervisory staff experienced in the installation of such piles so as to assess the soundness of soil conditions at the foundation level to ensure that working loads can be achieved. The requirement of qualified supervision under clause 4.2(b), in additional to this clause. The Contractor shall submit written evidence and details of personnel who would supervise, to satisfy the Engineer that his supervisory staff has relevant experience.
19.2
20
TESTING OF WORKING PILES 20.1 20.2 20.3 The Contractor shall make provision for a minimum of piles to be tested to working load requirements as per BCA total nos of testing requirement. In the course of piling operations, the Engineer will select a number of piles which shall be load tested as described in the Specification. The working test piles shall be subjected to a test load of 2 times the working load (i.e. total load to be carried by each pile excluding its self weight). If the Engineer has any doubts about the carrying capacity of any pile, the period of loading shall be extended at his discretion at the Contractors cost. The test load shall be applied by means of a jack of capacity not less than two and half times the working load and capable of measurement to within one tonne of accuracy, against a kentledge which shall be to the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of the testing equipment and will provide calibration certificate for all jacking equipment. The Engineer will supervise the performance of the test. The Contractor shall provide skilled staff to assist in taking and recording readings of settlement and jack pressure gauges. All readings of settlement shall be taken from a minimum of two dial gauges to an accuracy of 0.05 mm. Additional readings shall be taken from a minimum of two scales and two benchmarks to an accuracy of 0.5 mm. The Contractor shall keep full records of load tests as directed by the Engineer. Two (2) sets of such records must be submitted, including load settlement curves. Load shall be applied in accordance with the Bored pile specification for working load test. Acceptance Criteria a) A working test pile shall be deemed to have failed if its maximum settlement under the test load exceeds 0.15mm per Ton of nominal working load.
20.4
20.5
20.6
20.7
b) A working test pile shall also be deemed to have failed if the residual settlement exceeds 40% of the settlement under test load or 6mm whichever is less, even if the settlement under test load is satisfactory. 20.8 Part tests or tests in excess of the specified test load and tests on piles of other capacities other than specified will be paid for in proportion to the loads applied, except where such tests are necessary because of the abandonment of the pile test or the failure of the pile. Installation of piles shall be suspended during a load test unless the prior approval of the Engineer is obtained.
20.9
21
ULTIMATE LOAD TESTS ON TRIAL PILES 21.1 The Contractor shall be required to install, prior to the commencement of piling work, one trial pile of the largest size in this contract. This pile shall not be a working pile and is for the purpose of conducting an ultimate load test. The positions of such trial piles will be decided by the Engineer. The purpose of the ultimate load test is to determine the factor of safety for the nominal working load specified and/or penetration depths to which all subsequent working piles shall be driven. The trial pile is to be of the same material and dimensions as the working pile, and installed with the same type of equipment and by the same method, as the working piles which are to be installed later. If at the completion of the ultimate load test it is deemed necessary, the Engineer may vary the installation method or design of the working piles. The Contractor shall not claim for any extra payment as a result of this change. The trial pile shall be capable of sustaining a test load of not less than three (3) times the nominal working load before ultimate failure. The trial pile shall be loaded in cumulative equal increments similar to the Bored pile Specification for ultimate load test.
21.2
21.3
21.4
21.5
22
FAILURE OF ULTIMATE LOAD TEST 22.1 The total settlement and/or residual settlement of the ultimate load test for piles shall not exceed (i) the acceptance criteria specified for working test piles and/or (ii) 20mm at 3 times the nominal working load, otherwise the test is deemed to have failed.
22.3
b)
c)
d)
22.4
The trial piles shall therefore be installed to depths which will give ultimate bearing resistance of at least third (3) times the nominal working load of the pile. The onus for installing piles to achieve the ultimate bearing capacity shall rest with the Contractor. Should the additional trial pile again fail to achieve the required bearing capacity, two new trial piles shall be installed and the ultimate load tests repeated until the specified acceptance criteria is achieved. The time and cost of installing all additional trial piles and carrying out further ultimate load tests as a result of failure of the first trial pile shall be borne entirely by the Contractor.
22.5
23
ABANDONMENT OF PILE TESTS 23.1 Should any test have to be discontinued due to: a) b) c) d) e) Faulty jack or gauge; Instability of kentledge; Improper setting of datum; Instable benchmarks or scales; or Pre-jacking or pre-loading before commencement of the tests;
The test shall be abandoned and the Contractor shall entirely at his own expense carry out two(2) further tests to the Engineers instructions. The cost of the abandoned test shall be borne by the Contractor.
SEQUENCE OF INSTALLATION OF WORKING PILES 25.1 The Engineer has the absolute right to instruct the Contractor to install working piles in any sequence the Engineer deems necessary for the satisfactory completion of the Works. Any claim by the Contractor for extra payment or compensation as a consequence of such a change in the sequence of working piles installation shall not be considered.
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REMEDIAL MEASURES 26.1 For every pile that fails the test under Clause 20 and/or Clause 22, the Contractor shall have to carry out two(2) further tests including the installation of additional test piles, entirely at his own expense, to the satisfaction of the Engineer and as directed. In the event of the working test pile failure, the Engineer may require installation of additional and/or compensating piles as he deems fit and entirely at the Contractors expense. Engineering design costs and the associated structural costs of remedial works shall also be at the contractors expense. In the event that four or more piles fail then it shall be deemed that the entire piling contract has failed. All direct and consequential damages and/or losses suffered due to failure of this part of the contract will have to be borne by the Contractor.
26.2
26.3
27
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS 27.1 After installation of the piles the Contractor shall employ a licensed surveyor to prepare a layout plan showing offsets of all installed piles from the theoretical locations, and shall submit such drawings in duplicate to the Engineer. Inclinations of all the piles shall also be surveyed and submitted as soon as possible, within 14 days from the last pile installed. The Contractor shall also submit 2 certified copies plus electronic file in AutoCAD format of the drawing showing the as-installed length and cut-off level of each pile as soon as possible, within 14 days from the last pile installed. This drawing shall be certified by Contractors own Professional Engineer.
27.2
28
REMOVAL ON COMPLETION 28.1 On completion of all pile testing, all temporary works and equipment shall be removed and temporary piles extracted or, if approved by the Engineer, cut off at such level as the Engineer may direct.
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Main Steel Component of Micro Piles Axial steel component of the micro pile shall be in accordance with the drawings. The main steel bars shall be joined by splicing. Splicing shall be of mechanical splicing. Top anchorage of the micropile shall consist of extension of the axial steel component of the pile through a steel bearing plate. The circumference of the steel bars through the steel plate shall be securely welded. The contractor shall propose his method of reinforcement splicing or coupling to the Engineer for approval. Upon approval of the method, the contractor shall proceed to fabricate samples of splicing or coupling and send them to an approved laboratory for testing on its tensile strength. The splicing or coupling shall be strong enough such that its tensile strength is higher than the reinforcement. Three samples shall be tested and the results of the tests are to be accepted before installation of working piles. The costs of fabrication of the test samples and testing are to be borne by the contractor.
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Grout Mix The proportion of grout and the minimum strength of work cubes shall comply with the following requirement: Range of Water/ Cement Ratio Resistance to Crushing (Cube Strength) 7 days 0.40 to 0.45
2
28 days
2
24.5 N/mm
35 N/mm
The quantities of cement in the mix shall be measured by weight. Grout shall be mixed on site and shall be pumped into its final position not later than half an hour after mixing. Grout shall be free from segregation, slumping and bleeding. 32 Grouting Grouting shall be placed using tremie method where grout mix is pumped into the bored hole by grouting pump under low pressure and delivered using PVC hose or galvanised iron pipe in one continuous operation until "good grout" appears at the top of borehole. 33 Grout Test Where micro piles are included in the Works, 6 test cubes shall be taken from the grout mix
CONCRETE SPECIFICATION
Contents
1 REINFORCED CONCRETE WORK .......................................................................... 5 1.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................... 5 CEMENT .................................................................................................................... 5 AGGREGATES GENERALLY .................................................................................. 6 FINE AGGREGATE ................................................................................................... 6 COARSE AGGREGATE ............................................................................................ 6 AGGREGATE GRADING .......................................................................................... 6 SAMPLING AND TESTING OF AGGREGATES...................................................... 7 STORAGE OF AGGREGATES .................................................................................. 7 WATER ...................................................................................................................... 8 REINFORCEMENT .................................................................................................... 8 STORAGE OF REINFORCEMENT ........................................................................... 12 CONTRACTOR'S BATCHING PLANT ..................................................................... 12 READY MIXED CONCRETE .................................................................................... 12 GRADES OF CONCRETE ......................................................................................... 13 CEMENT CONTENT ................................................................................................. 14 ADMIXTURES ........................................................................................................... 15 REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNED MIX ................................................................. 15
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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1 1.1
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
CEMENT
The cement used shall be of approved manufacture. Portland cement shall comply with the requirements of BS 12 or SS 26 and . Portland-Blast-Furnance Cement shall comply with the requirements of BS 146. Sulphate-resisting cement shall comply with BS 4027. Manufacturer's certificates of test will generally be accepted as proof of soundness, but the Engineer may require additional tests to be carried out on any cement which appears to have deteriorated through age, damage to containers, improper storage or for any other reason. The Engineer may, without tests being made, order that any bag of cement, a portion of the contents of which has hardened, or which appears to be defective in any other way, be removed from the site forthwith. No cement shall be used in the works until it has been passed as satisfactory by the Engineer. The Contractor may if the Engineer approves, elect to use types of cement other than ordinary Portland, but no extra will be paid on account of using a cement priced higher than the price for the type specified, unless work using such cement is ordered in writing by the Engineer.
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The cement shall be transported to the site in covered vehicles adequately protected against water. Bagged cement shall be stored in a weatherproof cement store and shall be taken for use in the works in the order of its delivery into the store. Bulk cement is to be stored in properly constructed silos. Arrangements for transport, general delivery, planning, storage and certification shall be fully informed to the Engineer before orders are placed.
AGGREGATES GENERALLY
The fine and coarse aggregates shall be naturally occurring sands, gravel or stone, crushed or uncrushed, and shall comply with the requirements of Singapore Standards (ss) 31:1971 OR BS 882 "Crushed Aggregate from Natural Sources". They shall be obtained from a source approved by the Engineer and shall be hard, strong, durable, clean and free from adherent coatings and shall not contain any harmful material in sufficient quantity to adversely affect the strength, durability or impermeability of the concrete or to attack the steel reinforcement. They shall not contain water-soluble sulphur trioxide (SO3) in excess of 0.1%.
FINE AGGREGATE
The fine aggregate shall not contain silt or other fine material exceeding 3% by weight when tested according to the standard method given in BS 812. As a guide, the fieldsettling test may be used to determine the silt content and should normally not show more than 10% silt by volume. The fine aggregate shall not contain organic material in sufficient quantity to render a mean pH value at 110oC of 12.2 or lower when tested according to the method in BS 812 Clause 32 "Organic Impurities". The Contractor shall screen all fine aggregates if required by the Engineer.
COARSE AGGREGATE
The coarse aggregate shall be granite or other hard stone from a source approved by the Engineer. The aggregate shall not contain clay exceeding 1% by weight. A representative dry sample shall not show an increase in weight exceeding 8% after immersion in water when tested as laid down in BS 812 Clauses 19 to 21. It shall be well shaped and its flakiness index shall not exceed 35. The nominal size of coarse aggregate shall be as stipulated below.
AGGREGATE GRADING
The grading of aggregate shall comply with BS 882 Clause 5 and shall be within the limits as shown in Table 1.6. The grading between the limits specified above shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer and when tested as provided for in this Section, shall approximate closely to the grading of the samples approved by him. If it should be found necessary, the fine aggregate shall be
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STORAGE OF AGGREGATES
All aggregates for concrete shall be stored in bays with drainage slopes or in bins in such a manner as to prevent segregation of sizes and to avoid the inclusion of dirt. Table 1.8 BS 410:1976 Test sieve Fine Aggregate Percentage by Weight Passing BS Sieve Grading Zone 1 In 3/8 3/10 No. 7 14 No. 25 52 100 Mm 9.52 4.76 Mm 2.40 1.20 Microns 600 300 150 15-34 5-20 0-10 35-59 8-30 0-10 60-79 12-40 0-10 80-100 15-50 0-15 60-95 30-70 75-100 55-90 85-100 74-100 95-100 90-100 100 90-100 100 90-100 100 90-100 100 90-100 Grading Zone 2 Grading Zone 3 Grading Zone 4
WATER
The water shall be clean and free from harmful matter and shall be from a source approved by the Engineer, such as the city's potable water supply system. The Contractor shall make adequate arrangements to deliver and store sufficient water at the works site for use in mixing and curing the concrete. Water shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of BS 3148.
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REINFORCEMENT
(a) Quality (i) Hot rolled Mild Steel and High Tensile Steel reinforcement must be obtained from manufacturers who have been approved in writing by the Engineer and shall comply with Singapore Standard (SS) 2 or BS 4449 with regard to strength and elasticity. Cold worked steel bars shall comply to BS 4461. Steel fabric reinforcement shall comply with SS32 or BS 4483. All reinforcement shall be hammered free from scale, scraped and wire-brushed free from all loose rust and after such treatment shall be within the margins over and under which are allowed by the abovementioned British Standard. It shall not be coated with any grease oil, paint or preservative. High tensile steel fabric when used shall comply with BS 4483. Strength of steel for concrete reinforcement shall be as given in Table 1.10.
(ii)
(iii)
(b)
Where the letter T is used in the structural detailing, it shall mean that such reinforcement shall be high tensile bars having a minimum characteristic strength of 460 N/mm2. The letter R, where used, shall indicate that such reinforcement shall be mild steel bars with a minimum characteristic strength of 250 N/mm2
(c)
Table 1.10
Strength of Reinforcement
Mm Hot rolled mild Steel (SS 2, BS 4449:1978) Hot rolled high tensile (SS 2, BS 4449:1978) 460 Grade Cold worked high tensile (BS4461:1978) 460 Grade Hard drawn steel wire (BS 4482:1969)
All sizes
460
All sizes
460
485
(d)
Sampling and Control The Contractor shall furnish, for reinforcement supplied by him, manufacturer's certificates and these shall be submitted for acceptance by the Engineer, before any material is brought onto the site. In addition, the Contractor shall, on request, furnish the Engineer with a test sheet for any batch of bars, giving the results of each of the mechanical tests required under British Standards. In the event of any reinforcement being found to be not in accordance with the British Standards in the course of being worked, it may be rejected by the Engineer notwithstanding any previous acceptance on the strength of the test certificates and the Engineer may call for additional tests to be made at the Contractor's expense on samples taken from the batch of bars from which the faulty reinforcement came. If the samples do not satisfy the Standards requirements, then the Engineer may reject the whole batch and require its removal from the work site. The frequency of sampling and testing shall be according to the following Table 1.10 (d). Six test specimens are to be prepared from each sample. The length required for each specimen shall be 300mm. The deviation in weights and effective cross-sectional areas shall not exceed those given in BS 4449 and routine sampling shall be carried out for each nominal size used at the rate of 1 sample per 1,000 bars or part thereof.
Table 1.10(d)
One sample for tensile and bend tests from each 5000 bars (25 tonnes or part) 3000 bars (3 tonnes or part) 1500 bars (45 tonnes or part) 1000 bars (45 tonnes or part)
(e)
Cleaning The reinforcement shall be cleaned free from loose mill scale and loose rust before being placed in the forms and shall be free from these and from oil, grease or other harmful matter at the time when the concrete is placed
(f)
Bending The reinforcement shall be bent cold in an approved bar bending machine. The bending dimensions and tolerances and the dimensions of end anchorage, hooks, binders, stirrups, links and the links shall be in accordance with BS 4466. The minimum diameter of the former for bending shall be 4 times the bar diameter for mild steel and 6 times the bar diameter for high tensile steel.
(g)
Placing The reinforcement shall be placed in the forms and held firm against displacement, by approved types of small precast concrete fixing blocks and wire ties, in the exact position shown in the approved Construction Drawings, or, if not shown, to the Engineer's approval. Fixing blocks may be left embedded in the concrete in cases where the Engineer approves. Bars intended to be in contact when passing each other shall be securely held together at intersection points with typing wire. Binders and stirrups shall tightly embrace the longitudinal reinforcement to which they shall be securely wired or spot welded. The wire ties shall be No. 20 S.W.G. soft annealed iron wire; the ends shall be turned in from the face of the framework and shall not be left projecting beyond the reinforcing bars. The reinforcement shall be inspected and passed by the Engineer or his representative before concrete is placed in the forms. The required amount of cover over the reinforcement shall be obtained when the reinforcement is placed and shall be held to this during concreting. The following tolerances in Tables 1.10(g) are generally applicable for reinforcement steel in place:
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Table 1.10(g)
Tolerances for reinforcement steel in place Item Size Cover 10.1.1.1 Allowable Tolerance Nil +5mm, -2mm +5mm +50mm +15mm Nil;
Reinforcement wrongly placed shall be re-fixed or replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer. (h) Laps shall be as shown in the Drawings. Where not indicated, laps shall be as listed in Table 1.10(h). Lap length of reinforcement bars Lap length in number of bar diameter Grade of Concrete Mile steel reinforcement Bars with UHooks 30 or better 25 35 Bars without UHooks 50 High tensil steel reinforcement Bars with UHooks 37 Bars without UHooks 52
Table 1.10(h)
39
55
40
57
Fabric reinforcement sheets are to overlap by 300mm. (i) Welding Welding of mild reinforcement by electric arc may be permitted by the Engineer under suitable conditions and with suitable safeguards. Welding shall be carried out in accordance with BS 5135 "Metal Arc Welding of Carbon and Carbon Manganese Steels". Butt welds shall be of double V type and two butt weld bend tests shall be carried out on a specimen prepared to represent each form of butt welded joint used in the welding. The method of making butt weld test shall be that laid down in BS 709. The specimen shall
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STORAGE OF REINFORCEMENT
The reinforcement shall be stacked tidily in a manner that permits its inspection.
12
13
One copy of the docket shall be given to the Engineer on delivery. The Engineer reserves the right to instruct the Contractor to change the Supplier in view of unsatisfactory performance or to rescind his approval for further use of ready mixed concrete during the progress of the Works if any of the requirements of this Specification has, in his opinion, not been satisfactorily complied with. No water in excess of the quantity required in the approved mix shall be allowed to be added to the concrete to increase its workability affected by elapsed time and/or temperature. While it is not being discharged, the concrete in a transit trucks/ truck mixer/truck agitator shall be kept continuously agitated. The concrete shall be placed in its final position and left undisturbed within two hours from the time when the cement was added to the mix. Deviations from this time interval may be permitted by the Engineer subject to trial mixes carried out.
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GRADES OF CONCRETE
The grades of concrete to be used in the Works shall be shown in the Drawings. For each grade of concrete the mix shall be designed so that, when tested in accordance with this Specification the minimum works cube strength and the minimum and maximum cement contents shall be as set out in Table 1.14. Attention is drawn to the fact that the specified strength given in Table 1.14 is minimum strengths. Whilst it is appreciated that the Contractor may use statistical methods, value of sets of 28 day works cube test shall not be considered satisfactory if the requirements of this Specification are not met. Preliminary trial mixes of each of the classes of concrete to be used in the Works shall be made by the Contractor to ensure that, the mix as designed will comply with the strength and other requirements of this Specification. Trial mixes shall be carried out at such a time so that final mixes to be used shall be agreed well in advance of requirements. For each grade of concrete, a set of 8 cubes shall be made from each of 3 consecutive batches. Four cubes from each set of 8 cubes shall be tested at 7 days and the remainder at 28 days. Cubes shall be made, cured, stored and tested all in accordance with SS 78 : 1972. Preliminary cube strength tests results shall exceed the minimum strength requirements of Tables 1.14 by not less that 33%.
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Table 1.14
Grade of Concrete Minimum works cube crushing strength, N/mm Minimum works cube crushing strength, N/mm2
30 26 23 19
28 days
50
45
40 35
30
25
20
15
Minimum recommended cement content in kg/m3 of fully compacted concrete Maximum cement content in kg/m3 of fully compacted concrete Maximum water/cement ratio
550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 0.40 0.40 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.55 0.65
In order to satisfy the Engineer that the workability of the proposed mixes is such that the concrete can be readily worked into corners, recesses and around all reinforcement without segregation or "bleeding", the Contractor shall carry out a series of workability tests on the preliminary trial mixes in accordance with SS 78 : 1982. No concrete shall be placed until the Supplier has received the Engineer's approval for the mix proportions. The Contractor shall not vary the approved mixed proportions, size or grading of aggregates nor alter the sources of supply of materials without the prior approval of the Engineer. Alterations to mixes already approved by the Engineer shall be subjected to further trial mixing as specified. The Engineer may order alterations to mix proportions should works cube test results indicate that such changes are necessary in order to comply with specified strength and workability requirements. No additional payment shall be made in respect of such variations to mixes whether ordered by the Engineer or requested by the Contractor himself.
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CEMENT CONTENT
For ordinary reinforced concrete, the cement content for water retaining structures and structures in contact with water/ground, shall not be less than 400 kg/m3 unless written approval is obtained.
(b)
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(a)
(viii) the target mean strength and the current margin. (b) The concrete mix shall be designed to have at least the required minimum cement content and to have a mean strength greater than the required characteristic strength by at least the current margin. The current margin for each particular type of concrete mix shall be taken as having the smaller of the values given by (i) or (ii). (i) 1.64 times the standard deviation of cube tests on at least 100 separate batches of concrete of nominally similar proportions of similar material and produced over a period exceeding 5 days but not exceeding 6 months by the same plant under
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(c)
(d)
When there are insufficient data to satisfy (i) or (ii) above, the margin for the initial mix design shall be taken as 2/3 of the characteristic strength for concrete of grade 10 or 15, or 15 N/mm2 for current margin only until sufficient data are available to satisfy (i) or (ii) above. However, when the required characteristic strength approaches the maximum possible strength of concrete made with a particular aggregate, a smaller margin but not less than 7.5 N/mm2 shall be permitted for the initial mix design subject to the prior approval of the Engineer. Evidence shall be submitted to the Engineer for each grade of concrete showing that at the intended workability, the proposed mix proportions and manufacturing method will produce concrete of the required quality. Three separate batches of concrete shall be made for trial mixes using materials from the proposed supply and under full scale production conditions. Sampling and testing shall be in accordance with BS 1881. The workability of each of the trial batches shall be determined and four cubes made from each batch for test at 28 days. A further four cubes from each batch shall be made for each test at 3 days and 7 days. The trial mix proportions are adequate if the average strength of the 12 cubes testes at 28 days exceeds the specified characteristic strength by the current margin minus 3.5 N/mm2 or if twelve tests at an earlier age indicate that it is likely to be exceeded by this amount. Trial mixes will be required to demonstrate that the maximum free water/cement ratio is not exceeded. Two batches shall be made in laboratory with cement and surface dry aggregates known, from past records of the suppliers of the material, to be typical. The proposed mix proportions shall not be accepted unless both batches have the correct cement content and a free/water cement ratio below the maximum specified value at the proposed degree of workability. For this purpose, existing laboratory tests reports may be accepted instead of trial mixes only if the Engineer is satisfied that the materials to be used in the structural concrete are likely to be similar to those used in the tests. During production, the Engineer may require trial mixes to be made before a substantial change is made in the materials or in the proportions of the materials to be used. During production, adjustments of mix proportions can be made, in order to maximize the variability of strength to approach more closely the target mean strength, provided the express approval of the Engineer is obtained. Such adjustments are regarded as part of the proper control of production but the specified limits of minimum cement content and maximum water/ cement ratio shall be maintained. Changes in cement content shall have to
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(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(j)
(k)
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(b)
Table 1.18(b) Routine quality control tests Item Aggregates 18.1.1.1.1 Tests Field silt test for sand Remarks
Surface moisture of fine aggregate Concrete Slump tests or Compacting Factor test on fresh concrete.
Cubes for compressive strength Minimum cement content Specimens for flexural strength, and core tests Plant Inspection of gauges
(c)
Compressive Strength Tests on Concrete (i) Concrete strength will be based on tests on cubes at 28 days age. The practical advantages of testing at 3 or 7 days or by use of accelerated curing methods are recognised and where carried out, may be allowed to assist the Engineer and the Contractor in interim acceptance of the concrete quality. Final acceptance, however, will be based on the 28-day tests. The characteristic strength is defined as the 28-day strength below which 5% of the tests fail.
(ii)
(iii) The concrete quality control system adopted is a statistical one depending on the standard deviation, s, of the 28-day cube test results where
and x n
(v)
Two cubes shall be made from each randomly selected sample under Rate 1. A single cube shall be made from each randomly selected sample under Rates 2 and 3. All the concrete in any one sample shall be taken from a single batch. Sampling shall be taken at the point of discharge of the mixer, or in the case of ready-mixed concrete, at the point of discharge from the delivery truck.
(vi) The concrete complies with the specification if: A. The average strength of any group of 4 consecutive test cubes exceeds the characteristic strength by half the current margin (See Tables 1.18 (vi) A-1 and 1.18 (vi) A-2 below). Each individual test result is greater than 85% of the specified characteristic strength.
B.
or C. For small projects, the acceptance criteria is based on a group of four (4) concrete cubes. C.1 Each of the four (4) cubes in a group has a strength not less than the specified characteristic strength
or
Table 1.18 (vi) A-1 Initial current margin and required minimum cube strength less than 40 batches and 6 days production. 18.1.1.2 Grade 18.1.1.2.1.1 N/mm2 Characteristic Half the Required Strength Current Minimum Margin Value Of N/mm2 Mean of 4 cubes N/mm2 2.3 3.3 5.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 9.3 13.3 20.0 27.5 32.5 37.5 42.5 27.5
7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
7 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Table 1.18 (vi) A-1 Current margin and required minimum cube strength for more than 40 batches (Produced between 5 days to 6 months) Grade Characteristic strength, C N/mm2 Half current margin N/mm2 Required average value of 4 cubes = C+C N/mm2
7 + 0.82S,or 8.17 10 + 0.82S,or 11.67 15 + 0.82S,or 17.50 20 + 0.82S,or 23.75 25 + 0.82S,or 28.75 30 + 0.82S,or 33.75 35 + 0.82S,or 38.75
40 40 0.82S 3.75 40 + 0.82S, or 43.75 * The greater of the two alternative figures given for each grade shall be the minimum required strength value. (vii) The minimum value of C' given in Table 1.18 (vi) A-1 may be further reduced to half by the Engineer if warranted by the results of more than 100 consecutive batches of concrete. The required minimum values given by Table 1.18 (vi) A-2 shall be considered an interim result pending the subsequent production up to 40 batches and 6 days production time. If more than one cube in a group fails to meet the second requirement or if the average strength of any group of four consecutive test cubes fails to meet the first requirement, then all the concrete in all the batches represented by all such cubes shall be deemed not to comply with the strength requirements. For the purpose of this sub-clause the batches of concrete represented by a group of four consecutive test cubes shall include the batches from which samples were taken to make the first and the last cubes in the group of four together with all the intervening batches. If only one cube result fails to meet the second requirement, then that result may be considered to represent only the particular batch of concrete from which that cube was taken provided the average strength of the group satisfies the first requirement. In the event of non-compliance with the testing plan, the Engineer may order the Contractor to carry out tests on the hardened concrete in the structure. These may include non-destructive methods or the taking of cored samples. Non-destructive loading tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of BS 8110 and CP65 Alternatively, if the structure or part of the structure fails to fulfil any requirements of the test, the Engineer may order replacement of the sub-standard concrete or any other action he deems necessary. The entire cost of testing and any remedial action shall be borne by the Contractor.
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
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TRANSPORTING
The concrete shall be transported from the mixer to the place of deposit in the works as rapidly as practicable and by means which will prevent segregation of the material or loss or contamination of ingredients. It shall be deposited as near as practicable in its final position to avoid rehandling or flowing. The concrete shall be conveyed by such vertical or inclined chutes that meet with the approval of the Engineer.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h) (j)
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22
23
24
25
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COMPACTING OF CONCRETE
(a) The concrete shall be fully compacted throughout the full extent of the layer and shall be brought up in level layers of such depth that each layer can be easily incorporated with the layer below with the use of internal vibrators or by ramming. It shall be thoroughly worked against formwork and around any reinforcement or embedded items without displacing them. Except where otherwise permitted by the Engineer, concrete shall, during placing, be compacted by immersion vibrators having a frequency of at least 8,000cycles/minute and of a type to be approved by the Engineer, The vibrators shall be suitable for continuous operation. The vibrators shall be disposed in such a manner that the whole of the mass under treatment shall be adequately compacted at a speed commensurate with the supply of concrete from the mixers. They shall be operated by workmen skilled in their use who shall be additional to the labourers employed on placing and tamping the concrete. The internal vibrators shall be inserted and withdrawn slowly and at a uniform pace of approximately 100mm per second. Compaction shall be deemed to be completed when cement mortar appears in a circle around the vibrator; over-vibration, leading to segregation of the mix must be avoided. The internal vibrators shall be inserted at points judged by the areas of mortar showing after compaction, with a certain allowance made for over-lapping, and the shall not allowed to come into contact with the formwork of the reinforcement and shall be inserted at a distance of 75mm from the former. The pan vibrators shall be placed on the surface of the concrete, which shall have previously been tamped and levelled, leaving the allowance in height for the compaction, until cement mortar appears under the pan. The vibrator shall then be lifted and placed on the adjoining surface and these operations shall be repeated until the whole surface has been compacted. Alternatively, a vibrating screed spanning the full width of the surface may also be used. Vibration is not to be applied directly, or through the reinforcement, to sections or masses of concrete, which have hardened or after the initial set has taken place. Vibration must not be used to make the concrete flow in the formwork so as to cause segregation.
(b)
(c)
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(b)
(c)
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CONCRETE COVER
Concrete cover to members shall be provided as indicated on the drawing. Where not stated, concrete cover to main reinforcement shall not be less than that indicated in Table 1.28:
Table 1.28
Concrete Cover Concrete cover to main reinforcement 25mm or diameter of bars, whichever is greater 40mm 35mm 35mm or diameter of bars, whichever is greater 45mm 50mm
Structural member Solid slabs (above ground) Main columns Suspended ground floor slabs Beams and ribs (above ground) Ground beams Pile caps
The vertical distance between two horizontal main steel reinforcement bars or the corresponding distance at right angles to two inclined main steel reinforcement, shall not be less than 50mm. This vertical distance shall be maintained by the use of spacer bars placed between the reinforcement.
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(a)
CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
The Contractor shall submit details of his proposals for construction joints and concreting programme to the Engineer for approval. The Contractor is to allow for working beyond
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(c)
(d)
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(a)
DESIGNED JOINTS
Contraction joints, where specified, shall be formed as deliberate planes of discontinuity in the concrete structure. Expansion joints shall be formed in the same way as contraction joints but in addition, "flexcell" compressible filler as manufactured by Fosroc Expandite Pte Ltd or similar approved shall be supplied and placed in the joints to provide freedom for two adjacent concrete slabs or blocks to expand. The exposed edges of the joints shall be sealed with an approved polysulphide rubber sealing compound to BS 4245. Whereas designed joint occurs in water retaining structure, or where otherwise ordered, the joint shall be made watertight by the provision of a continuous waterstop strip of copper, rubber or plastic (such as Poly-Vinyl-chloride, P.V.C.) as specified, fixed across the joint where shown on the drawing. Special care shall be taken to ensure that the concrete is well worked against the embedded parts of the strip and is free from honeycombing. Precautions are to be taken to protect any projecting portions of the strips from damaging during the progress of the works and in the case of rubber and plastic, from light and heat. In the case of copper waterstop where direct bituminous painting shall be applied to the lips of the loop shall be fitted with a bituminous compound, these applications shall be made before the strip is buried in the concrete.
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BLINDING CONCRETE
Several days before concrete is to be deposited on a foundation on the ground, a blinding of concrete grade 15 of 75mm minimum thickness, shall be placed over the ground below the underside level of the reinforced concrete to form a hard even
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FORMWORK General
The formwork shall be constructed of sound, well-seasoned timber or other approved material of such quality and strength as will ensure complete rigidity throughout the placing, ramming, vibration and setting of the concrete. It shall be sufficiently tight to prevent loss of liquid from the concrete. Where formwork is not provided with special lining as specified in Clause (b) below, the faces in contact with concrete shall be planed smooth, true to alignment and free from surface imperfections and the joints between boards shall be tongued and grooved or caulked with tight fitting fillets recessed into adjacent boards and covering the joints. Internal ties or struts shall be of metal and capable of removal without injury to the concrete. No part of any metal tie or spacer remaining permanently embedded in the concrete shall be nearer that 50mm to finished surface of the concrete. Constructi9on details shall be arranged to permit easy removal, and wedges and bolts shall be employed whenever possible in preference to nails.
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Removal of Formwork
slabs soffits (structural props left in) Beam sides (greater than 1200mm lift) (less than 1200 mm lift) Beam soffits (structural props left in) Slab structural props Beam structural props Column and walls (unloaded)
The foregoing Table is given as a guide for ordinary Portland Cement. The Engineer may at his adjustment alter the above times if he considers such adjustment to be necessary.
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SURFACE DEFECTS
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(a)
CONCRETE FINISHERS
General The faces of concrete work shall have the finished indicated on the Drawings or in the Bills of Quantities, if these are provided. The Finished surface of all concrete work shall be sound, solid and free from honeycombing, protuberances and blemishes. No plastering of imperfect concrete will be allowed and any concrete that is defective in any way is to be cut and replaced to such depths and be made good in such manner as the Engineer may direct at the Contractors own expenses. The cavities left by formwork fixing devices are to be made good by completely filling the hole with mortar, which shall be such as to dry out with the same colour as the adjacent concrete.
(b)
Fine Finish When a fine finish is specified, the surface of the concrete shall, immediately following the removal of the forms, be wire brushed to remove any surface imperfections or irregularities. It shall then be well brushed with water and rubbed down to a smooth finish by means of a carborundum block. Where directed, the rubbing down shall be preceded by the application of a Portland Cement wash and the surface thus treated shall be carefully protected from rapid drying out by suitable means.
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Concrete Surfaces Without Formwork (i) Where, on an upward facing horizontal or near horizontal surface which does not require formwork, no particular finish is called for, the surface shall be that produced by the proper placing and compaction operations without further labours.
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Workmen The finish to the exposed concrete surfaces shall only be carried out by skilled workmen experienced in this class of work. The engineer may order the removal of any workman whom he may consider insufficiently experienced or skilled for this class of work and require the substitution with workmen of the required standard.
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Wire Brushed Finish Immediately after removal of the forms the surface of the concrete shall be well scrubbed down by means of stiff wire brushed and water to remove the cement from the surface and expose the aggregate.
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Bush hammered Finish Not less than 3 weeks (for Ordinary Portland Cement concrete) after the concrete has been placed the exposed surface shall be bush-hammered to remove the cement from the surface and expose the aggregate. Bush hammers shall be of an approved type, and they shall be worked to within 12mm of all corners and arises, the treatment of the remaining 12mm borders being hand finished similar to that of the adjoining bushhammering. Bush hammers shall be kept perpendicular to the surface being worked and care shall be taken to ensure that only the surface mortar and the irregular projections of the aggregate are removed without any fracturing or loosening of the portions left embedded. As the bush-hammering is completed, the surface so treated shall be washed with water and scrubbed down with a stiff brush. All finished surfaces shall be of an even and uniform appearance with the exposed aggregate clean and free from film.
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Specimen Panels of Concrete Where required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall construct and treat specimen panels of concrete to the required finish, in order to satisfy the Engineer as to the suitably and efficiency of the proposed method of treatment.
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SURFACE TOLERANCES
The acceptable tolerance on concrete surfaces measured in millimetres shall be as listed in Table 1.40
Acceptable tolerance on concrete surfaces. Type of Irregularity Sawn Formwork Faced Formwork Tamped Formwork Float Formwork
Buried concrete
Departure in alignment and grade Variations in cross sectional dimensions Deviation from alignment checked against a 3m straight edge
+50 10
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Departure in alignment and grade Variations in cross sectional dimensions Deviation from alignment checked against a 3m straight edge
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a)
STRUCTURE TESTS
The Engineer shall instruct the Contractor to make a loading test on the works or any part thereof if in the Engineers opinion, such a test is necessary. If the test so instructed to be made solely or in part for the reason that the site-made concrete cubes fail to attain the specified strength, the test shall be made at the Contractors own expenses. If the test so instructed to be made because of one or more circumstances attributable to alleged negligence on the part of the Contractor shall be reimbursed for the cost of the test if the result thereof is satisfactory. If the test be instructed to be made for any reason other than the foregoing, the Contractor shall
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9.1.1 Generally This section is to be read in conjunction with the various trades as specified in the PWD General Specification wherever applicable.
9.1.2 Site Clearance, Earthworks and Turfing i) General a) The Contractor shall clear the site and remove all debris from the site immediately after the site possession. The Contractor is to allow in his tender for any necessary additional clearing of shrubs, plants, exposed and buried tree stumps, etc. and any extra cutting, trimming and filling including earth from the Contractors own source and/or carting debris off site. Close turf all horizontal surfaces and all slopes and banks and to all areas as directed by the engineer including trimming, levelling and spreading with top soil. Make good all turfed areas disturbed by the work. Maintain the turfing during the Defects Liability Period, as specified in the contract.
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD 9.1.3 Site Drainage, Composite Channels & Sump i) Site Drainage a) The Contractor shall provide adequate facilities for the draining of the site to ensure that all works under the contract are carried out in the dry. Perimeter cut-off drains and internal systems of drains shall be provided to discharged the run-off from the site by channelling to a settling pond where silt can be precipitated. Before existing drains are filled up, adequate temporary drainage relief shall be provided to drain the areas affected. The temporary drains shall be filled up on completion of the permanent diversions. The Contractor shall ensure that all drains, silt traps, etc. within the site and any other drains which may be affected by the progress of his works are kept clean and free from silt and other materials. The cleaning and silting of these drains shall be executed at least once fortnight. The Contractor must ensure cleanliness of the site in general is maintained and shall take necessary measures at all times to prevent mosquito breeding. All temporary drains shall be cement lined. Before commencement of any work, the Contractor shall submit through his QP a set of site drainage plans to the Ministry of the Environment, Drainage Dept for approval.
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Covered R.C. U-drains / Precast Composite Channel a) All drains shall be constructed as R.C. U-drains or R.C. composite channel (subject to the approval of the engineer). All drains shall be of concrete Grade 30 and to provide jointed in cement mortar (1:3) for composite channel. All drains shall laid in proper gradient including all excavation, sand bedding to bottom and sides, laying to curves, stopped ends, cascades and connection to drains and sumps, all as indicated in the QPs drawings. The subgrade must be properly compacted and consolidated to the QPs approval. R.C. U-drains or composite channels shall be covered with R.C. cover slab of sizes as indicated in the QPs drawings. Hot dipped
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD galvanised mild steel gratings with frames shall be provided at every 5.00 m intervals along the length of drains with RC covered slabs. c) d) The coping level shall be 100 mm below the level of the footpath unless otherwise shown in the QPs drawings. The contractor shall provide hot dipped galvanised mild steel security grilles to all openings, eg. between drains and fencelines, etc, as directed by the engineer.
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Culverts a) All culverts shall be constructed as R.C. box culverts or pipe culverts (subjected to engineer approval). The box culverts shall be reinforced concrete of concrete grade 30, reinforced as indicated on QPs drawings including all necessary excavation, hardcore bed and connection to sumps. If pipe culverts are used, they shall be precast concrete class Y Humespun reinforced concrete grade 30 pipe surrounded with designed thickness of concrete grade 30, reinforced as indicated on QPs drawings including all necessary excavation, hardcore bed and connection to sumps. Reinforced concrete inspection manholes of adequate size to match culverts shall be provided at every 5.00 m centres. Provide hot dipped galvanised heavy-duty mild steel grating with frames to R.C. inspection manholes. Contractor shall provide details of construction, if this is not available, to the QP for approval before any works had been put in hand. The parapet wall to culverts shall be of in-situ concrete grade 30 reinforced with weldmesh and finished with cement and sand (1:3) rendering to all sides and top as indicated by the QP.
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Drains Across the Drainage Reserve Any drains across the drainage reserve must be covered with 50mm thick P.C. slab.
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Sumps
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD a) Sumps shall be of in-situ reinforced concrete Grade 30 on 150 mm thick hardcore blinded with unwashed sand as directed in the QPs drawings completed with all excavation and connections to drains. The internal surfaces of the R.C. sumps shall be lined with 20 mm thick cement and sand (1:3) plain face plaster. For the purpose of this contract, the minimum size of the sump shall be 1.5 times the maximum width of the drains or culverts connecting into it.
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Alternate Access The contractor shall provide adequate facilities for the provision of alternate access when the existing road is disturbed during the construction of pipe culverts, drains and other diversion of services. He shall ensure that all existing services are adequately protected during excavation and installation of pipe culverts and other services diversion.
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Connections to Existing Drains or Sumps The Contractor shall ensure that connections to existing drains or sumps enable smooth flow. This shall include all necessary breaking up and making good of existing drains, hacking and reinstating portion of footpath and laying of culvert to existing drain, all to the approval of the QP
9.1.4 Driveway
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Generally Bituminous roads shall consist of 250 thick granite aggregate compacted in two layers blinded with quarry dust, and a 75mm thick B1 or B3 asphalt hotmix base course and 50mm thick wearing course, as directed in the QPs drawings. 2% cross-fall throughout except curves.
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Preparation of Road Formation a) Where the bearing capacity of the soil is determined by the QP to be adequate and where the road is in cut, excavations shall be carried out to the required levels as required by the thickness of construction and the levels of the finished road. The formation shall be excavated to camber or cross-fall shown for the finished road and trimmed to an even surface and thoroughly rolled and compacted to the satisfaction of the QP.
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD b) Where the road is on previously finished ground or where excavation has to be carried deeper than normal formation level on account of weakness in the subsoil as directed by QP in his drawings or as determined by the QP during the progress of the works, the formation shall be brought up to the correct level with filling of good earth and proper compaction as specified by QP and to the satisfaction of the project S.O. All high spots in the ground are to be trimmed off and the area reconsolidated as specified. Should any depression appear in the formation during compaction, they shall be filled, levelled and compacted as specified by the QP.
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Compaction of Sub-Grade a) Subgrade of road formation shall be compacted by mechanical means using the approved type of compaction equipment such as smooth-wheel roller, tamping roller, pneumatic type roller and vibration smooth-down roller, to the required density as specified by the QP. The Contractor shall provide at their own cost all the necessary labour, plant, tools, instruments and materials for carrying out all tests at the site as well as at laboratories approved by the engineer and when directed. The Contractor shall carry out at their own cost the following control tests on road subgrade and sub-base as and when directed and in the presence of the QP or her representative: 1) Minimum 3 numbers in-situ dry density tests with a volumeter at every 50 m2; Any other tests that the QP may request from time to time during the contract period.
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Road Base a) The laying of the road base shall be as specified in the PWD General Specification March 1987 and as directed by the QP
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Asphalt Hotmix
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD a) b) The Contractor is to note that 60/70 penetration grade bitumen shall be used for all asphalt premix course. The Contractor shall also note that the classification and grading of different asphalt concrete mixes will be as per the PWD General Specification.
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Concrete Kerbs a) Precast concrete kerbs in Grade 30 shall be laid on cast in-situ concrete foundation in Grade 30 concrete at edges of bituminous road carriageway as shown in the QPs drawings. Top of kerb shall be 175mm above finished level of road or flush with existing kerbs and laid true to line and level. Joints between kerbs shall be filled with cement and sand mortar (1:2) mix. Kerbs laid to curves shall be purpose-made radius kerbs.
vii) Scupper Pipes a) Concrete pipes shall be 225mm diameter approved precast concrete pipes laid at 4.50m centres.
viii) Interlocking Paving Stones for Carpark & Driveway a) Supply and lay 100mm thick interlocking paving blocks or other approved equivalent; with precast concrete kerbs or other kind of approved restraining edges to be constructed prior to laying interlocking blocks. The paving blocks shall be laid on a suitably prepared sub-base. Sub-base construction shall consist of 200mm crusher run on well compacted sub-grade. All falls required for the surface water drainage shall be built in during the preparation of the sub-base, which is then compacted for stability and blinded to a smooth finish so that surface water cannot penetrate through to the subsequent sand layer to any appreciable degree. The laying course consists of clean sharp sand (0-3mm) spread to give a thickness of 50mm minimum after compaction. The profile of the uncompacted sand shall be similar to that of the surface and shall be accurately screeded and levelled. The screeded height of the laying base should be approximately the thickness of the block minus 20mm, lower than the required finished level of paved area to allow the blocks to be vibrated down. Once screeded and levelled, the laying base must not be compacted or disturbed in any way.
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD d) Starting from a straight edge and preferably from a corner, lay the stones directly onto the screeded sand in the pattern selected. Junctions and curves require no variation in laying technique. Blocks are placed together as tightly as possible. After a sufficiently large area of the main surface has been laid, cut blocks to fit the gaps at the edges. Vibrate the blocks to their final level with a vibrating plate compactor. This compacts the sand underneath and at the same time forces sand up between the blocks. Spread dry, sharp sand over the surface to completely fill the blocks between the blocks. All paving blocks must be hard, even in shape, with true arises and well curved. Samples of which must be approved by the engineer and kept in site office. Colours and patterns of laying are to be approved by the engineer.
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The precast units and sections shall be true to shape and of correct dimensions, finish and strengthened with correct reinforcements wherever required. All precast units shall first be approved for use by the QP before they are incorporated in any part of the works. Precast channels, etc. shall be properly laid, bedded on a sand base at least 75mm thick unless otherwise stated by QP and joints grouted and pointed in cement mortar. Side connections where required or shown on the QPs drawings shall be formed and secured in concrete and/or cement mortar, as directed by QP and shall finish to a smooth, uniform and regular appearance.
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9.1.6 Foul Drainage i) Generally a) The foul drainage work shall be executed by a fully licensed firm and shall be in full accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Environment. If the work is not satisfactory in any respect, the Contractor shall rectify the defects at his own expense. Pipes under building and across roads shall be ductile iron pipes laid on concrete bed with surround as specified by QP
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Foul Drain Pipes a) Foul drains shall be 150mm diameter ductile pipe with flexible joints laid on Type B bedding including 150mm concrete Grade 20 surround to pipe.
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Concrete Bed, Haunching and Surround to Pipe a) The concrete bed foundation and type section for the pipes shall consist of a concrete or reinforced concrete as shown in details on the QPs drawings. In all cases, the concrete shall well rammed or vibrated and worked under and around the pipes. No concrete shall be placed around the pipes until the pipe joints have been inspected and approved. At approximately every four pipes or 6 metre whichever is the less interval the contractor shall form a joint in the concrete bed or surround by vertically shuttering the bed or surround with 25 mm thick fibreboard, timber or other approved material. The shuttering material shall be left in to form a permanent joint where the concrete bed is required to be reinforced all reinforcement shall stop on either side of the joint. In placing the concrete in surround, the contractor is required to concrete right against the side of the trench excavation. The QP will instruct the Contractor, wherever he thinks fit, to either omit timber from the base of the trench or to pull up the timbering as the concrete is placed and concrete against the trench excavation. Where the excavation has been carried out to a greater width than the required Type Section or approved width, the Contractor will be required to provide the additional concrete necessary to concrete to the sides of the excavation.
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Inspection Chambers a) Construct inspection chambers complete with medium or heavy duty inspection chamber covers and frames to BS 497 at locations as shown in the QPs drawings to sizes and depths that will permit effective functioning of the drainage system and all to be in accordance with the requirements of the Sewerage Department, Ministry of the Environment.
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Testing
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD a) Test the whole of the foul drainage system with water to the satisfaction of the QP both before and after covering in and flushing out on completion of the work. All gravity pipelines and sewers of 525mm or less in diameter before being surrounded and covered shall be tested by filling with water in a manner approved by the QP and in the presence of this representative. The pressure shall be measured from the highest point of the pipeline under test and shall be 1.2 metre head of water. Pipelines will not be accepted until they have withstood the required pressure for 30 minutes without a loss in excess of 1.5 litres for 100m for each 300mm in diameter.
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Manhole a) Where detailed cast-in-situ or reinforced concrete tube manholes are to be built in the positions shown on and in accordance with the details on the approved QPs drawings and to the requirements of the Sewerage Department, Ministry of the Environment. The chamber and shaft rings may be supplied in different lengths and each section will be provided with lifting holes. The tapers to be used will be of a fixed length. The joints between the sections shall be of an ogee form and the contractor shall set each section accurately in position making the ogee joint with cement mortar to form a watertight joint. Before completion of the manhole, all the lifting holes, ogee and other joints shall be neatly pointed. The reinforced concrete slabs covering the chambers and the shafts of the manholes shall be set and pointed in cement mortar to form watertight joints. At all points where pipes are built into concrete walls, or floors, great care shall be taken that the joint is watertight. If found to be otherwise, the concrete shall be cut away and replaced with concrete, to make a watertight joint to the satisfaction of the QP
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD e) Manhole covers and frames are to be set in cement mortar and surrounded with grade 20A (Class A) concrete and covers left flush with the surrounding ground or road surface as the case may be and shall be set on two courses of 225mm brickwork. The fine adjustment of cover levels shall be effected by creasing courses of hard burnt tile. Care shall be taken to ensure that the cover is level with and sloped to any fall or grade in the surrounding surfaces. Details for manhole covers and frames to be in accordance to BS 497.
vii) Backdrops and Tumbling Bays a) b) Where detailed, tumbling bays or backdrops are to be constructed in accordance with the details on the approved QPs drawings. Special spigot and socket tumbling bay, or backdrop junctions shall be used in the junction between the two lines of pipes. For backdrops and tumbling bays above 300mm diameter the junction shall be of ductile iron to approved dimensions and shape. Tumbling bay backdrop pipes are to be built in the walls of the manhole by cutting a neat hole in the precast concrete rings sufficient for building in the pipes and pointed in cement mortar. The joint shall be finished flush with the inside of the manhole and neatly splayed on the outside to form a watertight joint.
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viii) Clearing Pipelines of Obstruction a) After testing of the pipelines as specified and at a time to be directed by the QP, the interior of the pipelines shall be inspected to ascertain that the pipes are entirely clear of obstruction and that the invert is smooth. In the case of pipes which cannot be inspected from the inside, generally under 600 mm in diameter, a loose plug shall be passed through each pipeline to ensure that the pipes are entirely clear of obstruction and that the invert is smooth. The loose plug shall be in the form of a cylinder with solid ends made of timber not less than 25 mm in thickness or of any other material approved by the QP The outside diameter of the ends of the plug shall not be smaller than 25 mm less than the diameter of the pipe through which it is to be passed and its length shall not be less than its diameter. The QP will not make the inspection until he is satisfied that the lengths concerned are complete, clean and ready for operation.
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD e) f) Any obstruction in the pipelines shall be removed and any unevenness of the invert shall be made good. If as a result of the removal of any obstruction, the QP considers that damages may have been caused to the pipelines, he shall order the length to be re-tested at the expense of the contractor. Should such re-test prove unsatisfactory, the contractor shall at his own expense amend the work and carry out such further tests as are required by the QP
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Fracture of Pipes In the event of pipes being fractured after being to all appearances properly laid whether due to imperfect beds having been formed or the material for refilling having been improperly selected or to any other cause, the contractor in every instance, will be held responsible and he will be called upon to replace such defective pipes at his own cost, if such defect appears before the expiration of the period of maintenance.
All sub-soil water shall be drained using white PVC corrugated and fully perforated sub-soil pipes. The pipes shall be of a certain stiffness and yet flexible to accommodate ground movements and any trench irregularities. The pipes shall have the following technical properties: a) b) Material: White Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Corrugations: i) ii) c) d) Depth of Corrugation: 6 mm Pitch of Corrugation: 10 mm
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Numbers of Perforation in circumference of pipes: 8 nos Length of pipe: i) ii) iii) Diameter 80 mm/100 mm =100 M Diameter 160 mm =50 M Diameter 200 mm =45 M
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Discharge Capacity at 1% to 2 % gradient: i) ii) iii) iv) Diameter 80 mm = 2.1 l/s Diameter 100 mm = 4.2 l/s Diameter 160 mm = 15 l/s Diameter 200 mm = 23 l/s
The pipe shall be resistant against impact and shall have undergone a fully integrated Quality Assurance system test (BS5750 Part 2) and has flowrate performance (BS4962) as per the following chart: -
Performance Data Size Inside Diameter (mm) 71.5 91.0 146.5 184.0 Drainage Area Per Metre Length (mm2/m) 5376 5952 3840 3264 Approx Length Per Coil (m) 100 100 50 5.8
The whole sewerage works shall be executed by licensed plumber and shall be in full accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Environment. If the work is not satisfactory in any respect, the contractor shall rectify the defects at his own expense. Supply and lay necessary drainpipes and connections including detailed methods of laying, provision of new inspection chambers or manholes, etc. all as shown in the QPs drawings and to the approval of the relevant authorities, including reinstating of all works disturbed. All pipes shall be 150 mm diameter vitrified clay pipes of flexible joints laid on Type D bedding including 150 mm concrete Grade 30 surround to pipe unless otherwise specified or stated in QPs drawings. The Contractor is to arrange for all necessary inspections by ENV during and not after the contract period and obtain the approval of the Sewerage Department, ENV before the expiry date of this contract and before the handing over of the completed works to the engineer. All location of the pipes, manholes, etc. shall be pegged for the approval of the QP prior to any laying or excavation. He shall liaise with ENV for any benchmarks with regards to levels for sewerage works. Test the whole of the Sewerage system with water to the satisfaction of the QP both before and after covering in and flushing out on completion of the work.
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The sewerage treatment plant have to include all mechanical works, internal plumbing and sanitary works, internal plumbing and sanitary works, surrounding aprons, drains, chain-link fences and all other ancillary works and finishes as detailed in the ENV specification. The QP has to design the sewerage treatment plant that can handle the capacity as specified.
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Supply and erect aluminium chain link fencing as shown in the QPs drawings and subject to engineers approval. The fencing shall complete with double-crank anti-climbs, hot dipped galvanised steel angled posts with concrete footings, hot dipped galvanised steel beading to be secured by bolts and nuts, hot dipped galvanised steel angled post bracing. Strands straining wires and concrete kerbs, all to the manufacturers instructions and QPs approval. All hot dipped galvanised steel used shall comply with BS 729.
9.1.11 Gates
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Provide 2 leaves mild steel gates to details and dimensions all as shown in the QPs drawings. Provide drop bolts, shoot bolts and hinges to details as shown in the QPs drawings. Provide 1 no. open shackle padlock to gate with duplicate keys. Gates shall be primed with one coat red lead primer before delivery. Touch up primer and apply 3 coats synthetic enamel paint as specified and approved by engineer.
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9.3
The completed works are subject to Singapore Telecoms final testing and acceptance. The works shall be carried out by a Telecom licensed contractor, approved by the engineer. The construction of Telecom manholes and ductworks shall conform to the Telecoms Specifications, Drawings and Safety Measures for Pipe Laying and Reinstatement Works Ref. LP/LPS/L4/02/11/13/85 dated Nov 85 or its latest edition or other related drawings where applicable. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the abovesaid Telecom Specifications for the QPs and engineers reference respectively at the site office. The Contractor shall test the completed works prior to handing over and he shall allow in his tender for all such expenses incurred in obtaining such approval.
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The pipe shall be laid straight and level whenever possible. If a straight run is not possible, the radius of curvature shall be determined on site by the QP Unless otherwise specified in the drawings or as directed by the QP, the gradient of the UPVC pipes under crossing or over crossing other services shall be 1:6 for diameters 100 mm and 1:3 for diameters less than 100 mm. A layer of 150mm thick hardcore bed well blinded with sand shall be provided where muddy, clayey or soft soil is encountered. The hardcore shall consist essentially of broken bricks/stones blinded with sufficient blinding material to aid consolidation.
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The pipe formation shall be as detailed on the drawings unless otherwise directed by the QP Pipelaying shall not be done in the absence of the Telecoms Supervisor unless prior permission has been given. The Contractor shall do any necessary cutting of pipes according to the requirements of the works.
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vii) Pipes shall undercross drains that are not deeper than 2.0 m deep with a minimum clearance of 0.5 m below the invert of the drain. viii) Pipes overcrossing a drain or culvert shall have their own supports and shall not rest on the drain or culvert. ix) The Contractor shall use pipes and couplings that conform to the specification in the TELECOMS SPECIFICATIONS. The trench shall be excavated to the required width and depth. The bottom of the trench shall be free from stone, levelled and well punned UPVC pipes are to be laid with polypropylene spacers at a maximum spacing of 1.5 m apart to allow clearance between adjacent pipes.
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xii) Flared mouth UPVC pipes shall be used for entry into manhole wall. The outside surface of the pipes shall be roughened with glass paper or sand paper and a coat of solvent cement applied for its length in the manhole wall. xiii) The starting end of the pipe shall be blanked off with a board to act as an anvil against which the pipe can be driven home. When jointing the next length of pipe, both pipe ends as well as the inside of the coupling shall be thoroughly cleaned with a dry rag and then given a liberal coating of solvent cement. The coupling shall then be pushed into the first pipe by hand and a suitable wooden batten is then placed across the remote end of the coupling and tapped with a hammer until it is engaged midway. The next length of pipe shall then be engaged to the coupling and similarly tapped until full engagement is effected.
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The first layer of concrete shall be placed to the required thickness on the prepared trench bottom. The bottom layer of pipes shall then be laid (using the spacer to maintain the spacing between pipes) such that a minimum gap, sufficient for the specified concrete thickness, remains between the outside pipes and the side of the trench or trench shuttering where used. The next layer of concrete shall then be placed to the prescribed thickness before the second layer of pipes is laid. This shall be continued until the final layer of concrete is laid to the specified thickness. The concrete shall be evenly placed around the duct and each batch, as it is placed, shall be properly compacted without creating unbalanced side thrust against the pipe.
9.3.3 Telecoms Lead-In Pipes i) Lead-in pipes used shall be of the type as specified in the TELECOMS SPECS. The location of the entrance of the lead-in pipes shall be as shown and directed by QP in his drawings. Pipes shall be laid at a minimum depth of 1.0 m below the final ground level or as directed. Pipes shall be laid in a straight run. When bending is unavoidable, the bend shall be gradual and smooth. No S bend is allowed. A 90 degree upturn when changing from the horizontal to vertical plan, shall be done with approved type, factory made bent pipe. The pipe shall be clipped and flushed against the wall and shall rise to a height of 1.8 m above ground level unless otherwise directed. A nylon rope shall be provided in each pipe to facilitate cable pulling after pipe testing.
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vii) All lead-in end of the riser pipe shall be capped with end cap to prevent entry of earth, debris or cement.
9.3.4 Telecoms Manholes i) Manholes to be constructed are specified in the QPs drawings. If the manhole specified cannot be constructed due to unforeseen circumstances, the engineer has to be informed immediately. The presence of unforeseen obstructions in the ground, or adverse ground condition, may necessitate the construction of a type other than that specified, or a modification of one or more of the dimensions stipulated in the relevant drawings. The contractor shall be advised of any modification to the drawing by the QP. The contractor shall not carry out any modification without the approval of the engineer. Before any concrete is placed: a) b) The bottom of the excavation must be properly levelled and consolidated. The bottom shall be kept dry by providing a sump hole as specified in the drawings to accommodate the water pump, and a layer of 150 mm thick hardcore material shall be provided where necessary.
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Pipe shall be cast in-situ and manhole fittings placed as construction of the manhole proceeds. Pipe shall enter manhole at such depth as to ensure a minimum clearance of 450 mm above the invert level of the manhole. Rawl plugs, channel brackets and anchor irons shall be provided by the contractor and fixed in the manholes as shown in the QPs drawings Concrete for filling the recess of the frame and cover shall be of 1:1:2 mix and shall be filled up to the ribs without covering the ribs. Manhole walls shall be fairfaced and not rendered. Any projection shall be removed, and cavities filled with cement mortar. The walls shall not be coated with cement or cement/sand wash. The floor shall be given a 20mm rendering of cement mortar with a fall towards the sump hole from all directions. Only approved formwork shall be used in the manhole construction.
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Completed manhole shall be pumped clear of water and made ready for the QP to inspect.
9.3.5 Others i) The Contractor shall test the completed work prior to handing over and he shall allow in his tender for such expenses incurred. Sand shall be filled up in all electrical pit and trenches only after the electrical sub-contractor has carried out the cable installation. All electrical trenches and pits shall be covered with 300 mm long hot-dipped galvanised m.s. gratings. Provision is to be made for cable entry and exit when fabricating the gratings. All openings/sleeves shall be sealed up with the approved material only after the electrical sub-contractor has installed their trunking/laying of cable. Concrete kerb (100 mm high) shall be provided for all lead-in pipes/interfloor openings only after the electrical sub-contractor has completed the trunking installation/laying of cable. The Contractor shall seal up the gap between the opening and trunking first before doing the concrete kerb.
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9.4
WATERPROOFING TO BASEMENT
9.4.1 General i) All concrete shall be designed in accordance with the latest editions of one of the internationally recognised standards such as British Standard 8007: Water Retaining Structures. All concrete shall consist of the following: a) b) c) iii) External Waterproofing Membrane Concrete Waterproofing Additive Internal Waterproofing Cementitious Membrane
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All three (3) systems must be supplied by a single company with the ISO 9002 certification. The work shall be carried out by specialists with a ten years guarantee upon completion works. The whole waterproofing system shall be installed by a specialist who is registered with the CIDB under the waterproofing installation works.
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9.4.2 External Waterproofing Membrane i) Material a) b) The waterproofing membrane shall be preformed sheet membrane bonded to the substrate. Bonded system shall consists of membrane of elastomeric bituminous compounds reinforced with cross-laminated high density polyethylene film of 100 microns. The product must incorporate a selvedge strip to promote immediate lap sealing and this selvedge shall be a minimum of 25 mm. The membrane shall have an average thickness of 4mm and meet the following equivalent standards: -
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Value Dimensional Stability -Longitudinal -Lateral Membrane Strength Elongation A) B) Composite Rubberised Bitumen Adhesive 200% 1200% +/-0.2% +/-0.2% 56N/cm
Puncture Resistance Adhesion (180 Peel) Water Vapour Permeability Vapour Resistance Water Penetration Joint Hydrostatic Pressure
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD Tensile Strength at Break >3 N/mm2 ASTM D412 (both longitudinal and transverse)
9.4.3 Installation i) Specification a) b) All preparatory work shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and requirements. Installation of the waterproofing membrane shall be carried out by trained applicators approved by the manufacturer and with accepted good practice in the trade.
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Substrate Surfaces All substrate surfaces shall be free of loose, deleterious materials, dust or coatings, which are likely to impair adhesion. All damaged surfaces are to be made good to the satisfaction of the QP prior to the commencement of the waterproofing works.
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Receiving Concrete Surfaces Concrete surfaces shall be steel trowelled finish and be approved by the QP prior to the commencement of the waterproofing works.
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Pretreatment of Cracks and Joints All cracks and joints shall be pretreated in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
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Corner and Cant Treatment a) b) Chamfered fillets shall be cast to internal and external corners to prevent knife edging of membranes. All cants at vertical and horizontal intersections shall either be formed in situ (prior to application of main waterproofing membrane) or precast and shall be not less than 50mm x 50mm triangular section.
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Curing of Pretreated Area All pretreated area shall be cured for 24 hours minimum or according to manufacturers recommendations, except in the cast of cementitious
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD materials where it shall be 7 days before the main waterproofing membrane is applied.
vii) Securing of Membrane The waterproofing membrane shall be securely tucked in or fastened as shown in the QPs drawings or according to the manufacturers applications. viii) Membrane Lap a) The individual lengths of membrane shall be joined in accordance with manufacturers specifications. The joint shall be checked and tested for water-tightness in accordance with quality standard set by the manufacturer. A water-based fluid membrane compatible with the waterproofing membrane, as recommended by the manufacturer shall be applied on the edge of the joint for double protection. Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturers instructions and test reports, the membrane sheets shall be lapped with at least 150mm laps. End laps shall be staggered with minimum staggered distance of 1000mm.
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Receiving Surface Preparation Immediately before the waterproofing membrane is laid, the surface to be waterproofed shall be cleaned, smooth, dry and free from voids, spalled areas, loose aggregates and protrusions, with no coarse aggregates visible, and free from membrane curing compounds all in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. All contaminants such as grease, oil, etc are to be removed from the exposed concrete surface.
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Prime Concrete Surfaces The concrete surfaces shall be primed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
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Laying the Membrane The membrane shall be laid such that no air is trapped between it and the concrete surfaces or between successive layers of the membrane.
xii) Embedded Fixtures, Pipes or Cast Holes for Fixing Where embedded fixtures, pipes or cast holes for fixing are required through the waterproofing membrane, temporary plugs shall be inserted to
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD allow the fixing to be located through the membrane. The membrane shall be cut by a cylindrical stamp cutter or approved equivalent. Under no circumstances, shall be membrane be drilled. Where drilled fixtures are required, the membrane shall first be cut as above. xiii) Turning and Joints All turnings, joints, etc shall be provided with double layers of the waterproofing membrane as specified herein or according to manufacturers specifications to accommodate some movement. xiv) RC Tanking Slab for External Waterproofing For external waterproofing applications, the tanking slab shall be extended by at least 300mm beyond the external wall line and the membrane dressed over the edge of the tanking slab. xv) Permissible Temperature Range The membrane application shall take place within the temperature range of 25C to 35C. The contractor may erect tentage over the area where the waterproofing membrane is laid in order in order to achieve the specified temperature range. 9.4.4 Protection of Waterproofing Membrane i) Horizontal waterproofing membrane Horizontal waterproofing membrane shall be protected by a minimum 50mm of cement/sand screed (1:3 mix). It shall be placed within 24 hours after laying of the waterproofing membrane. The membrane shall be inspected thoroughly before covering and all corrections to be made immediately. Any damaged areas shall be repaired with a minimum of 300mm x 300mm patch. ii) Vertical waterproofing membrane Vertical waterproofing membrane shall be protected with a rigid, noncompressible, chemically inert and root-impenetrable tampered board within 24 hours of laying of the waterproofing membrane. Particular care shall be taken to prevent any damages to the waterproofing membrane during backfilling or concreting. iii) Continuous application
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD If application of waterproofing membrane is continued from one day to the next, all exposed edges must be properly terminated to ensure a complete seal against water penetration.
9.4.5 Treatment of Membrane at Concrete Joints i) The waterproofing membrane bridging all construction joints and any other movements joints shall form a continuous watertight layer. A double layer of waterproofing membrane shall be placed at locations of these joints. This strip shall be at least 300mm wide; the edges of the overlaps shall be sealed with a water-based fluid membrane compatible with the membrane, recommended by the manufacturer for double protection. The central 100mm along this strip shall not be bonded to the concrete and shall form a loop of 50mm. No construction joints or expansion joints shall be placed along the lapping of the waterproofing membrane.
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9.4.6 Internal Waterproofing Membrane The cementitious waterproofing material shall be a ready-to-use 2 components flexible cement slurry based on a synthetic latex and a corresponding cement filler. It shall be applied 2 coats at the rate of 1.5 kg/m2. The application shall not have any toxic effect upon drinking water. 9.4.7 Protection The cementitious membrane when cured, shall be protected by a thin layer of screed (at least 20mm). The cured membrane must not be exposed to the sun for too long. After it has cured for about 3 days, tile beddings shall be laid to protect the membrane. 9.4.8 Technical Data Component A Supply form Color Bulk density Specific gravity Storage temperature Effect of humidity Mixing proportions or Specific gravity (mixed)
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Component B
liquid powder milky white grey 1.1 kg/l 1.03 kg/l sensitive to frost moderate none same as cement 1 2.6 (by weight) 1 2.4 (by volume) 1.9 kg/l 1.9 kg/l
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD Application temperature Physiological effects Toxicity not less than + 5C neutral non-toxic not less than +5C same as cement non-toxic
9.4.9 Watertight Concrete for Basement i) General Specification a) b) Integral Watertight Concrete Protection System The approved integral watertight concrete system specified under this section shall consist of silica fumes incorporating suitable admixtures and meeting the following technical requirements.
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Properties of Dry Compacted Silica Fume SIO2 D.O.T. Fa2O3 Al2O3 MgO Na2O K2O CaO SO3 90% min 8% max 0.20% max 0.30% max 0.80% max 0.20% max 0.40% max 0.20% max 0.20% max
Silica fume shall be stored at appointed ready-mix concrete suppliers batching plant in a clean and dry storage silo and added to concrete mix. Dosage at 20 kgs to per metre cube of concrete. iii) Properties of Superplasticiser Admixture a) The superplasticiser or high range water reducer used in the production of integral concreting waterproofing system shall be of a water soluble, sulphonated napthalene polymer based admixture. The admixture shall have the following properties: - dry material content : 40 + 2% - relative density : 1.205 + 0.02 b) It must not contain any added chlorides and must meet the requirements of BS 5075 to SS 320. Test reports must be produced to show his compliance to the standards before the commencement of the project. The superplasticiser must be compatible with the use
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD of dry compacted silica fume in the concrete mix. Dosage of superplasticiser to per 100 kgs of cement shall be 129 + 200 ml.
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Properties of Water Reducing and Retarding Admixture a) The water reducing and retarding admixture used in the production of integral concrete waterproofing system shall be ready to use liquid based on lignosulphonates and hydroxylated polymers. The admixture shall have the following properties: - dry material content : 43 + 2% - relative density b) :1.200 + 0.02
It must not contain any added chlorides and must meet the requirements of BS 5075 to SS 320. Test reports must be produced to show its compliance to the standards before the commencement of the project. The water reducing and retarding admixture must be compatible with the use of dry compacted silica fume in the concrete mix. Dosage of water reducing and retarding admixture to per 100 kgs of cement shall be 359 + 100 ml.
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Cement Content Minimum cement content (OPC) shall be 350 kgs/m3 and the maximum shall not be more than 400 kgs/m3.
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Appointment of Concrete Supplier The Contractor are to appoint qualified ready-mix concrete suppliers with the necessary experience and capacity to ensure steady and consistent supply integrating the specified system to prevent cold joint in the concrete from occurring.
vii) Concrete Grade and Slump Requirements Unless otherwise specified, all concrete to be used for the project shall have a minimum compressive strength of 40 N/mm2 in 28 days with maximum water/cement ratio of 0.38 and a high workability slump of 125 to 175mm at point of placement. viii) Mix Design
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD The Contractor is to submit concrete mix design for the specified integral watertight concrete system to the QP for his approval.
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Acceptance Testing a) Trial mix at the concrete batching paint is to be carried out to ascertain the suitability of the mix prior to the actual casting. The average 7 and 28 days compressive strength shall have an average compressive strength of 30 Nmm2 respectively. Samples obtained during trial mix shall also be subjected to coefficient of permeability test at kgs/cm2 test pressure for specimen at 28 days. The average of the permeability test results at 28 days shall be less than 1x1012m/s or less than 20mm and penetration according to the DIN method. All test results obtained during the trial mix and approved by the QP shall be used as reference results for future testings during construction.
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Treatment of Construction Joints a) Construction joints where applicable or shown shall have surface with aggregate exposed finish formed by an approved surface retarder. The specified retarded for construction joints and other exposed aggregate concrete application shall all be applied once the surface retarder is covered with plastic sheet. Hose surface of concrete and remove unset cement matrix with coarse brush or broom within 24 hours. High pressure water jetting should be used to treat the construction joint. 1) Reinjectable Joint Sealer All construction joints at the basement shall have a reinjectable plastic hose placed and fixed by clips in the joint prior to casting concrete. The plastic hose will have: -a rigid core, and outside diameter of 19 mm -longitudinal internal injection, hole diameter 6mm -discharge openings diameter 3mm and have a history of previous projects.
ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD The injection resin will be a water washable non-toxic modified vinyl ester which after curing will swell when in contact with water.
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Swellable Rubber All basement construction joints except those mentioned in 4.1 shall have swellable rubber seals. The product will be a vinyl ester based which physically will swell on water immersion. The action must be non-chemical and reversible. Different grades must be available for salt water and toxic water. Profiles will be 20 mm x 10 mm and supplied in rolls in a waterproof packing. Fixing is either by mailing or gluing using a compatible material supplied by the manufacturer.
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Curing and Protection of Concrete a) All fresh concrete shall be protected by approved means from rain, sun and drying wind. It shall be kept free from any vibrational disturbances. Exposed surfaces of concrete are to be kept moist and covered for 7 days after placing with a material such as polythene sheet with an absorbing material which is kept damp by frequent watering. Concrete placed below the ground shall be protected from falling earth during and after placing. Concrete placed in ground containing substances shall be kept free from contact with such ground and with water draining therefrom, during placing and for a period of 3 days or as otherwise instructed thereafter. The groundwater around a structure below the ground shall be kept to an approved level of pumping, or the works shall be flooded or other approved means taken to prevent flotation. Approved works shall also be taken to protect immature concrete from damage by debris, excessive loading, vibration, deleterious groundwater, mixing with earth or other materials, flotation and other influence that may impair the strength and durability to the concrete. Concrete damaged through improper or insufficient curing shall be made good at the Contractors expense.
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ECAS-EJ CONSULTANTS PTE LTD xii) Scope of Works by the Contractor To ensure that aggregate are adequately exposed by surface retarder at all construction joints. a) Thorough curing of cast concrete by approved method and in accordance to the good civil engineering practice.
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Where honeycombs or cracks are encountered, main contractor are to submit their propose repair method and material complete with method statements for the QP approval before proceeding with such works.
Supplier a) To provide calibrated dispensing equipment for the accurate dosing of the specified admixture. To provide independent quality control personnel at batching sale to check the quality of concrete raw materials prior to casting. To ensure workability and quality of concrete during the batching are of the type and standard specified. Provide experienced personnel to recommend correct placing of concrete and proper method of compaction the placed concrete to achieve the quality and standard specified.
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INSPECTION AND TESTING The Contractor shall carry out all necessary inspection, to ensure that steel containing laminations or other defects is not incorporated in the work. Any inspection carried out by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to provide such inspection. Steel found to be defective at any stage of fabrication or subsequently shall be discarded and replaced by sound material notwithstanding any acceptance of the material previously given or implied by the Engineer.
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All tests on structural steel shall comply with the latest Structural Steel Codes and in addition:
1.2.3
The Contractor shall provide all necessary facilities, equipment and qualified personnel to carry out sampling and testing of materials, inspection of fabrication and surface treatment of the steelwork, including the handling or re-handling of materials as necessary. The Engineer shall be advised prior to sampling and testing, and shall be given the opportunity to attend. Facilities, equipment and qualified personnel shall likewise be afforded to enable the Engineer to carry out any non-destructive testing and/or visual inspection of welds required by him. The type of non-destructive testing shall include but not limited to the following: * * * * magnetic particle flaw detection test (to BS 6072) penetrant flaw detection test (to BS EN 571-1) ultrasonic examination (to BS EN 1714) radiographic examination (to BS EN 1435)
Unless stated in the Particular Specification or specified in the Drawings, the quality of welds shall be assessed in accordance with the acceptance levels given in BS EN 288-3. Any weld with defects greater than the maximum permitted shall be liable for rejection. The visual inspection of fusion welds shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 970. The type and frequency of testing shall be at the direction of the Engineer. The cost of all testing of welds shall be borne by the contractor. 1.2.4 10% of the total number of fillet welded joints are to be tested by approved laboratories. Position of joints to be tested and the type of test to be carried out, are to be selected and approved by the Engineer. All weld tests results are subjected to the Engineers approval. The cost of testing of welds using the methods of ultrasonic and radiographic examinations shall be borne by the contractor if the welds so tested fail to meet the requirements of the contract. Work which, in the opinion of the Engineer, is not in accordance with the Drawings or this Specification will be rejected. Any delay caused by such rejection shall not in any way relieve the Contractor of his obligations under the Contract.
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1.3
FABRICATION
The Contractor shall submit site assembly drawings for acceptance of the Engineer giving full details for the proper assembly of each joint. The drawings shall show the exact sequence for tightening all the bolts, of whatever kind, in the structure, the number of tightening cycles, and the torque to be applied at each stage of the work. The Contractor shall ensure that the steelwork is fabricated and erected strictly in accordance with the Drawings and shall ensure that all friction grip surfaces are fully in contact. High strength friction grip bolts shall not be used for erection or pulling up purposes. Bolts used for this purpose must be removed after use and not left in the permanent works.
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Welding of structural steelwork shall comply with BS EN 1011-1. The temperature of steels welded in accordance with BS EN 1011-1 shall not be lower than 10C when welding is commenced. The manufacture, classification, code and size of electrodes shall be to the acceptance of the Engineer. Electrodes and fluxes shall be so chosen that the properties of the deposited metal are not inferior to those of the parent metal. Electrodes shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The welding plant shall be capable of maintaining at the weld the voltage and current specified by the electrode manufacturer. The Contractor shall supply instruments for the verification of such voltages and currents as may be required by the Engineer. Welding shall be carried out under the continuous direction of an experienced and competent supervisor. Operators shall have passed tests, appropriate to the type of work being carried out, as specified in BS EN 287-1 or BS 4872, Part 1, which is to be determined by the Engineer.
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Details of the proposed welding procedures together with diagrams showing the build-up of all main welds shall be submitted to the Engineer for acceptance before work is started. Welding procedures shall be such that distortion is reduced to a minimum, and the sequence of welding such that all welds are made under conditions of least possible
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1.4 1.4.1
Open mesh floor panels shall be expanded steel diamond mesh open steel flooring 25 mm deep, medium duty. Chequer plate shall be of raised leaf pattern, 10 mm thick over the chequers, of accepted manufacture. Access ladders and handrailing shall be finished to System 1, and flooring to System 2, as defined in Clause 8.7 of this Specification. ERECTION All stages of the erection procedure (including any temporary or permanent fastenings) shall be to the acceptance of the Engineer. The Engineers acceptance of the erection procedure shall not prejudice the Contractor's responsibility under the Contract. In particular, and without affecting the generality of this Clause, the Contractor shall ensure that the following requirements are met: (i) (ii) The structure shall be correct to the dimensions given on the Drawings after erection has been completed and all finishing and surfacing added. Permanent bolts shall not be used as service bolts during erection where such use is, in the opinion of the Engineer, liable to cause damage to the protective treatment provided to the bolt. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage which may be caused by handling and erection of steelwork or by any of his plant. Damage to any part of the structure shall be reported to the Engineer before remedial work is started. Remedial work shall be to the acceptance of the Engineer. Damaged steel or material shall not be used in the Works unless accepted by the Engineer.
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The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the correct levels and positions of steelwork within the following tolerances: for line and level for plumb : : 5 mm 5 mm per 10 metres of height
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1.6.1.1 Protective work shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant clauses of BS 5493 : 1977. 1.6.1.2 All paints shall comply with SS 5, SS 6, SS 7, SS 34, BS 7956 where applicable unless otherwise stated. In addition paints for steelwork shall comply with the following requirements: (a) All paints forming part of any one painting system shall be obtained from the same manufacturer. Paint shall be supplied in sealed containers of a capacity, unless otherwise accepted by the Engineer, of not more than 20 litres. Each container shall be clearly marked with the manufacturer's name, paint type, colour, production batch number, date of manufacture and pot life. Prior to the commencement of painting of steelwork, the Contractor shall submit for the Engineers acceptance a full specification of the paint or paints he proposes to order, together with the name of the manufacturer whose paint he proposes to use. If instructed to do so by the Engineer, he shall supply liquid samples of the various paints concerned for examination and testing. No paint shall be used without the prior acceptance of the Engineer.
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1.6.2.1 Except where otherwise specified or where accepted by the Engineer, protective treatment shall be carried out in the steelwork fabricator's works after fabrication. Shop treatment shall be carried out in a weather-proof structure under clean, dry conditions. Paint shall not be applied when the relative humidity is in excess of 85 per cent, or when the surface temperature is less than 3oC above the dew point temperature, or when the temperature of the surface to which the coating is applied, is greater than 55C. Steelworks of which the application of treatment has started shall be protected from external atmospheric conditions until completion of the treatment and the subsequent curing period. 1.6.2.2 Paints shall be used strictly in order of delivery from the manufacturer. Paint shall not be used after the expiration of the pot-life stipulated by the manufacturer, and paints of limited pot-life shall not be mixed with fresh paint or have thinners added to them. 1.6.2.3 Painting processes and methods shall be to the acceptance of the Engineer. All tools, solvents and plant used shall be such as to obtain the best possible results and shall be maintained in good condition throughout 1.6.2.4 Each coat of paint shall be applied by the methods specified, or by other methods accepted by the Engineer, so as to produce a continuous film of paint of uniform and even thickness. Successive coats shall be of a different shade so that the coverage of each coat is clearly visible. Each coat shall be thoroughly dry and cleaned of all dust and loose paint before the application of a further coat. Where required by the Engineer, surfaces shall be cleaned by washing down with a solution of accepted liquid detergent, followed by rinsing with clean, fresh water. 1.6.2.5 Following the application of the final shop coat on any member, a curing period of not less than 36 hours shall be allowed before exposure to external atmospheric conditions. 1.6.2.6 Wherever practicable, successive coats in paint systems should differ in colour. However, manufacturer's recommendations in respect of the colours of the undercoats and first coat should be observed. 1.6.3 Blast Cleaning
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Handling Lifting and handling methods used during the protective treatment and in subsequent transport, storage and erection shall be such as to ensure that damage to the treatment is kept to the absolute minimum. Such damage as does occur shall be made good by cleaning to bare metal and re-applying the full painting system. The new paint shall overlap the existing paint by at least 50 mm all round the affected part.
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Storage
1.6.8.1 Unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer, all bolts, nuts and washers shall be hot dipped galvanised in accordance with BS 729 or sherardized in accordance with BS 7371, Part 8 and shall be further prepared and coated to the same standard as the adjacent surfaces. Subject to the acceptance of the Engineer, electroplated threaded components complying with BS 3382 may be used for supporting light interior architectural finishes of less than 20 kg/m2. 1.6.8.2 All contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned by hand wire brushing or similar means immediately prior to being brought together. 1.6.8.3 After tightening, bolt heads, nuts and washers shall be thoroughly cleaned and exposed surfaces painted with an accepted two-packed non-phenolic etch primer followed by the appropriate full system of primers and paints. Special care shall be taken at friction grip bolted connections to ensure that paint is well worked into the gaps between the load indicating protrusions. 1.6.9 Partially Encased Steelwork Refer to Clause 8.7.3.
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PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS The following specification is applicable to all steelwork including steelwork used in subframes to architectural finishes, louvre panels and the like, with the exception of the following: stainless steel - no protective system required steelwork embedded in concrete - no protective system required covers and gratings - to be galvanised only
1.7.2.3 Blast Cleaning Prior to blast cleaning, any heavy layers of rust shall be removed by chipping. Visible oil, grease and dirt shall also be removed. Blast cleaning shall be carried out to ISO 8501-1, Sa 2 grade to the acceptance of the Engineer. After blast cleaning, the steelwork surface shall be cleaned of loose dust and debris. 1.7.2.4 Solvent Cleaning
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Two-Pack Epoxy Micaceous Iron Oxide High Build Primer two component epoxy polyamide cured high build product indefinite period for overcoating designed to be used as sealer coat over zinc epoxy primer micaceous iron oxide pigmentation at least 65% volume solids
Two-Pack Polyurethane Fade-Resistant Chemical Resistant Pigmented Finish Paint two component polyurethane isocyanate cured very high gloss finish high abrasion resistance excellent chemical and solvent resistance chemical and weather resistant pigmentation at least 60% volume solids
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Surface Tolerant Epoxy Primer two component epoxy aromatic amine cured designed for use over surface finish St 3 grade to ISO 8501-1. high film thickness achievable by brush application aluminium paste pigmentation good chemical and solvent resistant long overcoating time-up to 6 months with polyurethane at least 80% volume solids
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Inorganic Zinc Silicate Primer two component zinc silicate ethyl primer at least 85% zinc content in dry film temperature resistant up to 400 0C at least 60% volume solids
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Epoxy Primer For Galvanised/Stainless/Carbon Steel Surfaces two component epoxy polyamide cured at least 57% solids ratio by volume.
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Two-pack Tar Free Epoxy two component high solids polyamine adduct cured tar free at least 80% solids ratio by volume. mixing ratio of base and hardener by volume 75:25. epoxy.
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1 coat of shopapplied Coating G. Min D.F.T 80 microns. 2 coats of shopapplied Coating C. Min D.F.T 80 microns per coat.
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2 coats of siteapplied Coating C. Min D.F.T 125 microns per coat. 1 coat of siteapplied Coating D. Min D.F.T 50 microns.
1 coat of shopapplied Coating G. Min D.F.T 80 microns. 2 coats of shopapplied Coating C. Min D.F.T 80 microns per coat. 1 coat of shopapplied Coating D. Min D.F.T 50 microns.
Power clean.
Power clean.
1 coat of siteapplied Coating G. Min D.F.T 80 microns. 2 coats of siteapplied Coating C. Min D.F.T 80 microns per coat. 1 coat of siteapplied Coating D. Min D.F.T 50 microns. 290 microns.
1 coat of siteapplied Coating B. Min D.F.T 80 microns. 1 coat of siteapplied Coating D. Min D.F.T 50 microns.
1 coat of shopapplied Coating G. Min D.F.T 80 microns. 2 coats of shopapplied Coating H. Min D.F.T 150 microns per coat.
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340 microns.
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Specification of Coatings A to H are given in Clause 1.8 Note : System 3 is preferred when compared to System 2
DECLARATION/UNDERTAKING Note : This section must be fully completed by Tenderer (including furnishing all information as required) for Price-Quality Method (PQM) evaluation purposes
1. PERSONS EMPOWERED TO ACT The following persons are empowered to sign contract documents and act on my firms/company s behalf for this project: Name NRIC No. Position Held
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GST STATUS OF FIRM Non-taxable under the GST Act * Taxable under the GST Act * The GST Registration No. is : (A photocopy of the Certificate of Registration for goods & Services Tax shall be enclosed)
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3. SUB-CONTRACTORS TO BE EMPLOYED
I/We confirm that my/our specialist sub-contractors are BCA/MOF-EPPU registered companies under the appropriate work heads and financial limit. I/We further agree that these firms are not debarred from tendering of Government projects. This specialist sub-contractor shall be subjected to the SO s approval. The Information of my specialist sub-contractors are as follows:a. Demolition Works Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification b. Piling Works :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
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Pre-Cast Works Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
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e. Fitment Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification f. :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
Air-conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation Works Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
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h.
Electrical Engineering Works Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
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Fire Prevention and Protection Works Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
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j. Lift & Escalator Installation Works Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification k. Plumbing & Sanitary Works Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification l. Pest Control :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
m.
Others Name of Sub-Contractor BCA Registration Category Financial Classification :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________ :___________________________________________________
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4. AWARDS
Please furnish a copy of any certificates issued by the relevant authorities with regards to any of the achievements listed below for past 3 years. Failure to submit the certificates will reveal the achievements not being considered. Awards ( tick the appropriate box only) BCA
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5. TIMELINESS, TRACK RECORDS & QUALITY PERFORMANCE
DETAILS OF COMPLETED BUILDING PROJECTS THE FIRM HAS BEEN THE APPOINTED MAIN CONTRACTOR IN THE LAST 3 YEARS No. Description of Project Name, Address, Tel & Fax of Employer / Client Details of Work Project Value* Date of Contractual Commencement & completion Actual date of completion LD (days), if any CONQUAS Score
* If unit of currency is foreign, please provide the equivalent in Singapore Dollars. Note: 1. Contractor to strictly adhere to this declaration form. To make additional copies (as necessary) for detailed submission. DC/ 6
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6. CURRENT WORKLOAD: SCHEDULE OF CURRENT PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE FIRM No. Description of Project Name, Address, Tel & Fax of Employer / Client Details of Work Stage of Project Overall Project Value* (a) Value based on work done* (b) Balance of Project Value* (a)-(b) Date of Commencement Date of Completion
Other Projects
* If unit of currency is foreign, please provide the equivalent in Singapore Dollars. Note: Contractor to strictly adhere to this declaration form. To make additional copies (as necessary) for detailed submission. DC/ 7
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7. EXPERIENCE IN PRECAST CONSTRUCTION Please furnish particulars of projects executed by your firm in the last three years which you have experience in precast construction. Description of Project + Name & Address of Client Name & Address of Architect or Consultant Value of Contract * Percentage Participation in Project Precast Elements @ Structural Element Non-Structural Element Date of Commencement & Completion Name of Associated Firms (if any) & described Scope of Involvement
+ Indicate location (country) if project was not in Singapore. * If unit of currency is foreign, please give the equivalent in Singapore Dollars. @ List the precast elements and the percentage content in the project. DC/ 8
Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School 8. FINANCIAL CAPACITY Please furnish the following information relating to the financial position of the firm. a) b) c) d) Authorised Capital: Present Paid-Up Capital: Accumulated Reserves / Losses: Annual Turnover over the last three (3) financial years:
e)
Financial Statement Attach as an Appendix to your submission: i) A copy of Audited Financial Report for the last three (3) years ii) A copy of up-to-date Registry of Company and Businesses Computer Information Business Profile together with the tender submission
f)
9.
FINANCIAL CAPACITY a) Is your firm intending to enter into any financial arrangement such as factoring agreement for this project?
Yes / No If yes, please provide details for the financial arrangement. b) Does your firm have any financial arrangement such as factoring agreement for other Ministry of Educations projects? Yes / No (*Note: Please note that pursuant to PSSCOC Clause 30.1, all assignments of interests, rights or benefits must be approved by the Employer in writing. Otherwise, it will not be binding on the Employer).
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10. PROJECT SPECIFIC PROPOSAL
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL/WRITEUP: UNDERSTANDING OF REQUIREMENTS & CONSTRAINTS OF PROJECT The tenderer shall submit a write up to demonstrate their understanding of the Employers requirements and constraints and to propose how these would be addressed. It shall include the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Approach to Work Method of Construction Programme of work Site Safety Management Program Commitment on Site Management
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11. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL STAFF TO BE ASSIGNED TO PROJECT
Submit details of Project Manager, C&S Engineer, Architectural Co-ordinator & M&E Co-ordinator (according to Specifications Site Management team) No. Name Designation Nationality NRIC No./ Passport No. Qualifications Years of Relevant Experience School Construction Experience, if any
Project Manager C&S Engineer Architectural Co-ordinator M&E Engineer / Co-ordinator Safety Officer Others (please specify) :-
The above proposed Site Management Staff shall be employed full-time at site from Contract Commencement Date to Contract Completion Date or other extended time periods as may be applicable under the provisions of the Contract. Please enclose the curriculum vitae for each of the above professional/technical staff to be deployed on this project. The information given shall include the following: Name NRIC/Passport No. Nationality Present position Years with the firm Qualification Year and type of experience (in particular related to similar projects) Project value and involvement
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12. DECLARATION ON LEGAL STANDING DETAILS OF LEGAL ISSUES THAT THE FIRM IS INVOLVED CURRENTLY Name of Project Client/Subcontractor Details of legal issue
No.
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School DECLARATION/UNDERTAKING 13. INFORMATION ON MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS Person, Company or Corporation which owns, whether directly or indirectly, at least 50% of the total number of shares in the tenderer Name Address Details of shares held by such person, company or corporation Number of Shares % of Shares Class of Shares
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The undersigned hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the particulars given in the application forms for the PQM exercise are true and correct. The employer, or its representative, is authorised to make direct enquiries, request for information and make references to any person, firm, public official or organisation named in the submission to verify the information submitted herein or regarding the competence and general reputation of the firm.
Telephone No.
: ___________________
Signatures of Witness Name NRIC/Passport Name of Firm & Company Stamp Date
: ___________________________________________ : ___________________
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School UNDERTAKING TO SAFEGUARD OFFICIAL INFORMATION
My attention has been drawn to the Official Secrets Act (Chapter 213, Revised Edition 2012) and in particular to Section 5 thereof which relates to the safeguarding of official information. 2 I understand and agree that all official information acquired by me in the course of my work and consultancy with any government department, statutory board or government-owned company is strictly confidential in nature, and is not to be published or communicated by me to any unauthorised person in any form at any time, without the official sanction of the relevant Permanent Secretary or the Chief Executive Officer of the statutory board or government-owned company. 3 I further understand and agree that any breach or neglect of this undertaking may render me liable to prosecution under the Official Secrets Act.
.. (Signature of Officer)
.. (Designation)
.. (Name of Company)
_____________________ (Date)
(Signature of WITNESS)
__________________ (Designation)
_____________________ (Date)
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DECLARATION/UNDERTAKING
MAINTENANCE OF WATER COOLER / WATER DISPENSER The Contractor is required as part of his tender submission to offer an optional maintenance contract for the coolers/dispenser installed after the guarantee period. a) Water Cooler Replacement of cartridge Maintenance contract after guarantee period (option to be exercised by School) b) Hot and Cold Water Dispenser Replacement of cartridge Maintenance contract after guarantee period (option to be exercised by School) $ 60.00 per piece $ 200.00 per annum per dispenser $ 60.00 per piece $ 200.00 per annum per cooler
The Contractor shall deem to have read and agreed to the use of the rates contained above. The Contractor also agreed that the prices stated above shall remain valid and binding and shall not be withdrawn at any time before the end of the Defects Liability Period of the Contract. The undersigned further agrees that in the event of acceptance of the above stated offer by exercising the option, to execute a formal Maintenance Agreement with, and submit the Security Deposit to the Employer or School. The cost of servicing per annum (after Defects Liability Period) shall include all transportation, equipment, labour, material, parts, etc that are necessary to perform the maintenance required. The Contractor shall comply with the maintenance schedule for the coolers / dispensers all as specified in the Contract (Appendix).
Signature of Contractors
Signature of Witness
Designation
Designation
Company Stamp
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Title
Mechanical & Electrical Refer to HY M & E Consultancy Services Pte Ltd's drawing list
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX B PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (FOR NON-FIXED PERIOD CONTRACTS) To: ___________________________ and his successors in office for and on behalf of the St. Stephen's School, The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools (hereinafter called "the Employer"). Whereas on the _____ day of _____________ an Agreement (hereinafter called "the Contract") was made between _______________________ (name of Contractor) of ______________ (address) (hereinafter called "the Contractor") of the one part and the Employer of the other part whereby the Employer agreed to ____________ _________________ (state nature of contract) for the sum of Singapore Dollars ______________ (S$ ___________ ). And Whereas the Contractor is required under the Contract to pay ___ per cent of the total value of the Contract as a Security Deposit for the performance of his obligations under the Contract. Now in consideration of the Employer not insisting on the Contractor paying ___ per cent of the total value of the Contract as a security deposit for the said Contract, we (at the request of the Contractor) hereby agree as follows: 1 In the event of the Contractor failing to fulfil any of the terms and conditions of the said contract, we shall indemnify the Employer against all losses, damages, costs, expenses or otherwise sustained by the Employer thereby up to the sum of Singapore Dollars _________ (S$ _______ ) ("the Guaranteed Sum") upon receiving your written notice of claim for payment made pursuant to Clause 4 hereof. 2 We shall not be discharged or released from this guarantee by any arrangement between yourself and the Contractor with or without our consent or by any alteration in the obligations undertaken by the Contractor or by any forbearance whether as to payment, time, performance or otherwise. 3 Our liability under this guarantee shall continue and this guarantee shall remain in full force and effect from [insert effective date: contract commencement date] until [insert initial expiry date: contract end date plus DLP plus 6 months] [insert if expiry date is subject to automatic extention: provided always that the expiry date of this guarantee and our liability thereunder shall be automatically extended for successive periods of [specify duration of each extension: 6 days / months] unless we give you 90 days' written notice prior to the expiry of our liability of our intention not to extend this guarantee in respect of any future extension and provided further that you shall be entitled, upon receiving such notice of our intention (and within the period specified in Clause 4 hereof), either to: (a) * (b) make a claim under this guarantee; or direct us to pay such amount (not exceeding the Guaranteed Sum) as you may specify into a suspense account to be governed and disbursed by us subject to the Association of Banks in Singapore's Guidelines for operation of a Suspense Account; or direct us to extend the validity of this guarantee for a further period not exceeding 6 days / months (and this guarantee shall then expire at the end of such further period)].
(c)
4 This guarantee is conditional upon a claim or direction as specified herein being made by you by way of a notice in writing addressed to us and the same being received by us at [insert address of Banks notification office: ___________________ ] within 90 days from the expiry of this guarantee. Thereafter this guarantee shall become null and void notwithstanding that this guarantee is not returned us for cancellation except for any claim(s) or direction submitted to us in writing not later than 90 days from the expiry of this guarantee.
* Not applicable for Insurance Bond issued by insurance companies
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX B PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE (FOR NON-FIXED PERIOD CONTRACTS)
5 We shall be obliged to effect the payment required under such a claim or direction within 30 business days of our receipt thereof. We shall be under no duty to inquire into the reasons, circumstances or authenticity of the grounds for such claim or direction and shall be entitled to rely upon any written notice thereof received by us (within the period specified in Clause 4 hereof) as final and conclusive. 6 The Employer may make more than one claim on, or direction under, this guarantee so long as the claims or directions are made pursuant to Clause 4 hereof and within the period specified therein and the aggregate amount specified in all such claims and directions does not exceed the Guaranteed Sum. 7 This guarantee is issued subject to the laws of the Republic of Singapore and the jurisdiction of the Singapore courts. Dated this _______ day of ______________ AS WITNESS our hand
Signed by: _______________________________ (Name and designation of officer) for and on behalf of the ________________________________ (Name of **Bank/Insurance Company) in the presence of Name ___________________ Designation ______________ _____________________ (Signature of Witness) _____________________ (Signature)
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GUARANTEE To: St. Stephen's School The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools 20 Siglap View Singapore 455789 Tel: 6241 9513 Fax: 6442 2576
Annex 1
THIS DEED is made the ________day of ________________Two Thousand and _________ (20____) by _________________________________________________________________[name of Specialist] of ___________________________________________________________________________[address] WHEREAS this Deed is supplemental to a Contract (hereinafter called the Principal Contract) dated the _____day of __________________ 20______ and made between _______________________________ [name of Contractor] _________________________________________________________________ of ________________________________________________________________[address] (hereinafter called the Contractor) of the one part and the St. Stephen's School, The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools (hereinafter called the the Employer) of the other part whereby the Contractor agreed and undertook to ____________________________________________________________________________________ [state nature of Works & Contract No.] (hereinafter called the Works) for the sum of Dollars: _________________________________________________________________(S$_______________). AND WHEREAS it is provided, inter alia, by the Principal Contract that the Contractor shall execute the whole of the ______________________________ [state nature of Works] works to the satisfaction of the Superintending Officer that the Contractor warrants that the works shall be executed using good materials and with all due care and professional skill, and further warrants. #(a) #(b) #(c) Against any subterranean termite infestation Against water ingress and lack of water tightness of the built-up membrane roofing Against water ingress, lack of water tightness and defects in insulation of the metal roof system. (applicable to roof repairs and grandstand canopy upgrading) Against water ingress and lack of water tightness of the waterproofing system Against any defect, deterioration, failure, lack of fitness, non-satisfaction of performance specifications or other requirements or other faults in the work Against abnormal deterioration, leakage of water and air, structural failure or deformation of components, failure of operating parts, discolouration of finishes, glass leakage or cracking, faulty expansion joints, grouting, sealant compound installation, bimetallic corrosion, delamination of glass and edge separation and staining by sealant. Warranty ensuring the integrity of the film, against colour fading and peeling of coating. Against any corrosion in the metalwork, defect, deterioration, failure, lack of fitness, nonsatisfaction of performance specifications or other requirements or other faults in the galvanising work.
#(g) #(h)
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GUARANTEE #(i)
Annex 1
Against any corrosion in the metalwork, defect, deterioration, failure, lack of fitness, nonsatisfaction of performance specifications or other requirements or other faults in the painting work Against peeling, cracking, blistering, blotchiness, loss of gloss, shine, patchiness, fading and discolouration, growth of fungus or other biological organism Against operational defects, moisture related damage, delamination of material, faulty material and workmanship. Against any termite infestation, effectiveness of the acoustic performance, discolouration, cracking, growth of fungus, defects in materials, integrity of fixing system and workmanship. Against excessive surface wear, edge ravel, zippering, discoloration (10% of greater), loss in friction, surface uneveness and peeling. Against any defects in the built up system resulting in peeling/debonding of materials, defects in materials and workmanship, and warranty ensuring the effectiveness of drainage. Against defective materials and poor installation and/or workmanship Warranty ensuring the effectiveness of the system, condensations issues and defects, defects in materials and workmanship, defective materials and poor installation and/or workmanship Against moisture related damage, delamination of material, faulty material and workmanship.
that is, against any defects whatsoever and howsover arising for a period of ten(10) / five(5) / three(3)# years from the date of Substantial Completion of the Works, that the Contractor shall make good all such defects appearing within the said period of ten(10) / five(5) / three(3)# years from the date of Substantial Completion of the Works at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the SO, and that if the Contractor shall refuse, neglect or fail to do so for any reason whatsoever, within such time as may be specified at the complete discretion of the SO in a notice in writing from the SO to make good any such defect, the Employer shall be entitled to engage others to make good the same and charge the costs thereof to the Contractor. AND WHEREAS it is further provided under the Principal Contract that the Contractor shall furnish to the Employer a written guarantee in respect of the __________________________________________ [state nature of works] works used or applied in the Contract, valid for a period of ten(10) / five(5) / three(3)# years from the date of Substantial Completion of the Works, by a third party acceptable to the Employer, in the form and on the terms set out herein, for the due and faithful observance and performance of the aforesaid covenants and obligations on the Contractors part to be observed and performed throughout the said period of ten(10) / five(5) / three(3)# years.
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GUARANTEE
Annex 1
AND WHEREAS the Contractor having been required to provide such a guarantee for the due and faithful observance and performance of the aforesaid covenants or obligations on his part to be observed and performed, we at the request of the Contractor have consented to guarantee and the Employer has accepted our guarantee in respect of the due observance and performance of the aforesaid covenants or obligations by the Contractor in the manner hereinafter appearing. NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH as follows: 1. We hereby guarantee you that if the Contractor shall commit any breach of the aforesaid covenants or obligations on his part contained in the Principal Contract then we shall unconditionally and fully indemnify you against any or all losses, damages, costs, expenses or otherwise, direct or indirect, sustained by you as a result of or in consequence of the breach. This Guarantee is subject to the following conditions: (a) We shall be notified in writing of any non-performance or non-observance on the part of the Contractor of any of the aforesaid covenants or obligations contained in the Principal Contract and on his part to be performed and observed within thirty (30) days after such non-performance or non-observance shall have come to the knowledge of yourself or your representative having supervision of the Principal Contract and a registered letter posted to our aforesaid address shall be the notice required within the meaning of this Deed and you shall permit us to perform the aforesaid covenants or obligations contained in the Principal Contract which the Contractor shall have failed to perform or observe. We shall be released from this Guarantee if the _____________________________ [state nature of works] works are in anyway tampered with either by your servants or agents or by any other person not being our or the Contractors servant or agent. This Guarantee does not cover liability for damage to the _________________________ [state nature of works] works caused by fire, explosion, vibration, structural movement, lightning thunderbolt, earthquake, riot, civil commotion, strikes or labour disturbance. We shall not be discharged or released from this Guarantee by any arrangement made between yourself and the Contractor with or without our consent or by any alteration in the obligations undertaken by the Contractor or by any forbearance whether as to payment, time, performance or otherwise.
2.
(b)
(c)
(d)
3.
Any failure on your part to give the notice required in Clause 2(a) within the time period stated therein or at all shall not render this guarantee or any part thereof void or null in any way PROVIDED ALWAYS that we may recover from you compensation for such reasonable expenses as may actually be incurred by reason for your failure to give the required notice. This Guarantee shall take effect immediately and shall continue in force until ____________[date] [month] [year]* or to any further date to which it is extended by agreement between yourself and ourselves.
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GUARANTEE
Annex 1
As witness our hands the day and year first above written.
Signature
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Signature:
Address:
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APPENDIX C2 SPECIMEN OF GUARANTEE ROOF WATERPROOFING GUARANTEE To: St. Stephen's School The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools 20 Siglap View Singapore 455789 Tel: 6241 9513 Fax: 6442 2576
Annex 2
THIS DEED is made the ________day of ________________Two Thousand and _________ (20____) by _________________________________________________________________[name of Specialist] of ___________________________________________________________________________[address] WHEREAS this Deed is supplemental to a Contract (hereinafter called the Principal Contract) dated the _____day of __________________ 20______ and made between _______________________________ [name of Contractor] _________________________________________________________________ of ________________________________________________________________[address] (hereinafter called the Contractor) of the one part and the St. Stephen's School, The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools (hereinafter called the the Employer) of the other part whereby the Contractor agreed and undertook to ____________________________________________________________________________________ [state nature of Works & Contract No.] (hereinafter called the Works) for the sum of Dollars: _________________________________________________________________(S$_______________). AND WHEREAS it is provided, inter alia, by the Principal Contract that the Contractor shall execute the whole of the roof waterproofing works to the satisfaction of the Superintending Officer that the Contractor warrants that the roof waterproofing works shall be executed using good materials and with all due care and professional skill, and further warrants the roof waterproofing works shall be free and remain free from any defects whatsoever and howsoever arising for a period of ten (10) years from the date of Substantial Completion of the Works, that the Contractor shall immediately make good all such defects appearing in the roof waterproofing works within the said period of ten(10) years from the date of Substantial Completion of the Works at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the SO, and that if the Contractor shall refuse, neglect or fail to do so for any reason whatsoever, (a) within forty-eight (48) hours after notice in writing from the SO to make good any such defect, in respect of defects which, in the opinion of the the SO must be remedied promptly to avoid consequential damage or for any reason whatsoever at the complete discretion of the SO; or for all defects, within seven (7) days after notice in writing from the SO to make good any such defect,
(b)
the Employer shall be entitled to engage others to make good the same and charge the costs thereof to the Contractor. AND WHEREAS it is further provided under the Principal Contract that the Contractor shall furnish to the Employer a written guarantee in respect of the roof waterproofing works used or applied in the Contract, valid for a period of ten(10) years from the date of Substantial Completion of the Works, by a third party acceptable to the Employer, in the form and on the terms set out herein, for the due and faithful observance and performance of the aforesaid covenants and obligations on the Contractors part to be observed and performed throughout the said period of ten(10) years. AND WHEREAS the Contractor having been required to provide such a guarantee for the due and faithful observance and performance of the aforesaid covenants or obligations on his part to be observed and performed, we at the request of the Contractor have consented to guarantee and the Employer has accepted our guarantee in respect of the due observance and performance of the aforesaid covenants or obligations by the Contractor in the manner hereinafter appearing.
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1.
We hereby guarantee you that if the Contractor shall commit any breach of the aforesaid covenants or obligations on his part contained in the Principal Contract then we shall unconditionally and fully indemnify you against any or all losses, damages, costs, expenses or otherwise, direct or indirect, sustained by you as a result of or in consequence of the breach. This Guarantee is subject to the following conditions: (a) We shall be notified in writing of any non-performance or non-observance on the part of the Contractor of any of the aforesaid covenants or obligations contained in the Principal Contract and on his part to be performed and observed within thirty (30) days after such non-performance or non-observance shall have come to the knowledge of yourself or your representative having supervision of the Principal Contract and a registered letter posted to our aforesaid address shall be the notice required within the meaning of this Deed and you shall permit us to perform the aforesaid covenants or obligations contained in the Principal Contract which the Contractor shall have failed to perform or observe. We shall be released from this Guarantee if (i) the roof waterproofing works are in anyway tampered with either by your servants or agents or by any other person not being our or the Contractors servant or agent. (ii) the roof is subjected to traffic other than that for which the roof waterproofing treatment is recommended, or if the roof is submitted to abnormal weight or pressure; or if the roof is in any way built upon including of parapets and the placing on the roof of water tanks or machinery of any kind.
2.
(b)
(c)
This Guarantee does not cover liability for damage to the roof waterproofing works caused by fire, explosion, vibration, structural movement, lightning thunderbolt, earthquake, riot, civil commotion, strikes or labour disturbance. We shall not be discharged or released from this Guarantee by any arrangement made between yourself and the Contractor with or without our consent or by any alteration in the obligations undertaken by the Contractor or by any forbearance whether as to payment, time, performance or otherwise.
(d)
3.
Any failure on your part to give the notice required in Clause 2(a) within the time period stated therein or at all shall not render this guarantee or any part thereof void or null in any way PROVIDED ALWAYS that we may recover from you compensation for such reasonable expenses as may actually be incurred by reason for your failure to give the required notice. This Guarantee shall take effect immediately and shall continue in force until ____________[date] [month] [year]* or to any further date to which it is extended by agreement between yourself and ourselves.
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As witness our hands the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered by the Abovenamed Designation Name
Signature
Designation:
Signature:
Address:
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX D SPECIMEN OF LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN MANPOWER
To:
St. Stephen's School The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools 20 Siglap View Singapore 455789
We, ___________________________ (hereinafter termed as the Contractor), hereby declare and undertake that we will not : 1. Employ, and will ensure that our subcontractor will not employ any foreign manpower as defined under the Employment Of Foreign Manpower Act Chap 91A, its subsidiary legislation and/or all enactment or re-enactment thereof (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Employment Of Foreign Manpower Act) unless we and our subcontractors have obtained in respect of the foreign manpower valid work permit required by the Employment Of Foreign Manpower Act. 2. Harbour or employ, and will ensure that our subcontractors do not harbor or employ any person who has acted in contravention of the provisions of the Immigration Act Chap 133, its subsidiary legislation and/or all enactment or re-enactment thereof (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Immigration Act). We shall 1. Exercise due diligence in checking the original of the passport, document of identity or other travel documents and valid work permit of our manpower and/or the manpower of our subcontractors. 2. Provide the Employer with a copy of the Register of Foreign Manpower. 3. Update the aforesaid Register on a monthly basis. 4. Before commencement of works, submit a list of all foreign manpower and/or non-Singapore Citizens employed by us and/or our subcontractors who are on the site for any reason whatsoever. The list shall contain the following information: Name according to legal identification document Nationality Passport number Gender and age Work permit number and/or permit number and/or pass number Expiry date of work permit and/or permit and/or pass. Job designation Any other relevant information as required by the abovementioned Acts
5. Update the aforesaid list on a monthly basis. 6. Issue security passes to all manpower on site, provided that for foreign manpower and/or non-Singapore Citizens, the security passes shall only be issued to those who have valid work permits, and/or permits and/or passes. 7. Ensure that such security passes must be worn at all times by all manpower on site.
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX D SPECIMEN OF LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN MANPOWER We shall be liable for and shall indemnify the Employer against any damage, expense, liability, loss, claim, proceedings and or penal sanction whatsoever which the Employer may incur or suffer by reason of a breach of the aforementioned Acts provided the same is caused by any act, omission, default or negligence on our part. Any breach of the above mentioned undertaking shall entitle the Employer to terminate our employment in which event all costs and expenditure resulting from the termination will be borne by us.
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1.
Notwithstanding Clause 33, the fluctuation clause shall only be applicable to steel reinforcement and concrete used in Permanent Works only. The prices of steel reinforcement and concrete shall be adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this Option if there shall be any changes in the Index of Steel Reinforcement and Concrete released by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). All claims for adjustment under this Option shall be substantiated by appropriate vouchers and invoices. It shall be the duty of the Contractor to call upon the SO's site supervisor to witness all delivery of materials subject to price fluctuations, and furnish him a copy of the delivery order immediately thereafter for his records. If for any reason this is not possible, the Contractor shall deliver to the Site Supervisor a copy of the delivery order as soon as possible but not later than the next working day following the date of delivery of the materials, so as to enable him to make any verification he deems necessary. Only one Material Price Index will be used regardless of the different grades or sizes of the concrete and steel reinforcement and weld mesh used. Material price index for steel reinforcement shall be taken to mean that for both steel reinforcement and welded mesh. Price adjustment shall be computed using the following formula:Price Adjustment =
Quantity of material ^ for the period of payment valuation Material Price Index for the month of material delivered minus Material Price Index for the month of tender closing Material Price Index for the month of tender closing
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3.
4.
Base Unit Rate of Material published by BCA based on the month of tender closing
^ Quantity of material is based on the actual quantity delivered to site based on delivery order or amount of material based on work done certified for payment in Payment Certificate
5.
The Base Unit Rates of steel reinforcement and concrete shall be the material market prices as published by the Building Construction Authority (BCA) and can be found in the BCA Website under Key Construction Information. The address is http://www.bca.gov.sg/keyconstructioninfo/keystats.html. The Base Unit Rate of materials shall be based on the month of tender closing. These rates will be inserted once they are available.
6.
The Contractor shall include in his monthly progress payment claim a detailed record of the amount reimbursable to or deductible from the Contract Sum in accordance with the formats FORM F1 to F4. Such a monthly statement shall be submitted together with the appropriate vouchers and invoices for the SO's verification and inclusion in the monthly progress payment. ON COMPLETION OF THE WORKS AND PRIOR TO FINALISATION OF THE PROJECT ACCOUNTS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH A WRITTEN STATEMENT CERTIFYING THAT ALL VOUCHERS AND INVOICES FOR ALL MATERIALS SUBJECT TO PRICE ADJUSTMENT HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED AND ACCOUNTED FOR. THE CERTIFICATION SHALL BE IN THE FORMAT FORM F5. Notwithstanding the Contractor furnishing such a certified statement, if in the opinion of the SO there appears to be any discrepancy between the quantity used and those reflected in the vouchers and invoices submitted, the Employer shall be entitled to recover any additional amount due to any decrease in material prices. This amount shall be arrived at by taking the difference between the estimated quantity of the material (with a reasonable percentage added for wastage) and the total quantity as reflected in invoices and vouchers and multiplying by the difference between the Base Index and the lowest Current Index of the material during the currency of the Works. IN ADDITION APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTAL MEASURES e.q. SUSPENSION, DEBARMENT, ETC. MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST THE CONTRACTOR WHO IN THE OPINION OF THE SO HAS SUPPRESSED OR FAILED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR FLUCTUATION ADJUSTMENT PURPOSE.
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For the purpose of calculating the amount of adjustment due to price fluctuation of reinforcing steel bars, the following bases shall be used:
Reinforcing Steel Bars a) Gross weight of raw steel bars delivered to site Net weight of processed steel bars; plus 3% wastage Net weight of steel bars incorporated (by measuring from drawings) in precast products plus 3% wastage. Steel reinforcement incorporated in precast concrete products of volume less than one cubic metre shall be excluded
b)
Date of respective batch of processed bars delivered to site Date of delivery of respective precast products to site
c)
Concrete d) Volume of raw concrete delivered to site Volume of precast concrete products plus 3% wastage
e)
FORM F1
STATEMENT OF FLUCTUATION FOR STEEL BARS Increase / Decrease in Price of Steel for the month of: _____________________
Size in mm Name of Supplier Delivery Note No. Date of Delivery MS HT Quantity Material Price Material Price Prices Delivered Index for the Index for the Increase Decrease (Tonne) month of month of tender closing material (+) (-) delivered Amount Addition $ Omission $
TOTAL:
June 2012, PDMB (MOE) Version 1.0 FM/4
TOTAL:
FORM F2
STATEMENT OF FLUCTUATION FOR REINFORCING STEEL BARS IN PRECAST PRODUCTS# AND PROCESSED BARS Reimbursement of claim for the Increase/Decrease in Price of Steel Bars for the month of: ____________________
Size in mm Name of Supplier Delivery Date of Note / Product Product No. Delivery MS HT Quantity with Material Price Material Price Wastage* Index for the Index for the (Tonne) month of month of tender material closing delivered Prices Increase (+) Decrease (-) Amount Addition $ Omission $
TOTAL: #No adjustment for reinforcing steel bars in precast unit less than one cubic metre in volume. * A 3% wastage shall be added to the quantity of steel before computation.
June 2012, PDMB (MOE) Version 1.0 FM/5
TOTAL:
FORM F3
STATEMENT OF FLUCTUATION FOR CONCRETE Increase / Decrease in Price of Concrete for the month of: _____________________
Prices Increase (+) Decrease (-) Amount Increase (+) Decrease (-)
Name of Supplier
Date of Delivery
TOTAL:
June 2012, PDMB (MOE) Version 1.0 FM/6
TOTAL:
FORM F4
STATEMENT OF FLUCTUATION FOR CONCRETE IN PRECAST PRODUCTS# Reimbursement of claim for the Increase/Decrease in Price of Concrete for the month of : _________________________________
Name of Supplier
Grade
Quantity Material Price Material Price Delivered Index for the Index for the (m3) month of month of material tender closing delivered
Amount Omission $
TOTAL :
June 2012, PDMB (MOE) Version 1.0 FM/7
TOTAL :
FORM F5
To:
PROJECT TITLE:
CONTRACT NO:
_________________________
I / We* certify that to the best of my / our* knowledge, all the relevant vouchers and invoices for all materials which are subject to price adjustment in accordance with the Fluctuation Clause for the above project have been submitted to your office, and that I / We* have not suppressed any information to the disadvantage of the Employer.
Signature
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX G EARTH CONTROL MEASURES
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for preventing silt from being washed into public drains by implementing an Earth Control Measure (ECM) for the construction site to meet the requirements under the latest Sewerage and Drainage Act Cap 294. (Information on ECM requirements can be found in PUB website www.pub.gov.sg/ecm.) 2. In his tender submission, the Contractor shall submit his schematic ECM plans of the construction site for the contract duration taking into account the different phases of construction activities. He shall also provide the name of the PE who will be endorsing the ECM plan after the tender is awarded. These schematic ECM plans shall make the Contractor aware of the ECM requirements and the cost to implement an effective ECM. Notwithstanding the submission of these schematic ECM plans the Contractor shall deem to have separately price for the ECM in the contract sum. 3. Before construction works commence on site, the Contractor shall engage a Professional Engineer (PE) to plan and design the ECM, and he shall install the ECM according to the PEs design. The ECM plan and design shall be submitted 1 week after the award of the contract. During the course of the construction works, the PE shall review the ECM proposal regularly to meet the changing needs of the construction activities. The Contractor shall improve the ECM as advised by his PE. The planning and design of the ECM shall meet the minimum requirements stipulated and in accordance to the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage. 4. The Contractor shall maintain the ECM for the whole duration of the contract to ensure that it is effective at all times. Proper records detailing the maintenance works, supported by dated photographs, shall be kept by the Contractor for verification. 5. The Contractor shall not remove the ECM until all works are completed and upon the advise of his PE. 6. The Contractor shall submit the ECM proposal duly endorsed by his PE to Director, Drainage for records. The proposed ECM shall consist of the following three parts: I. Project Particulars The following information shall be provided under the Project Particulars: (a) Project description (b) Name and address of site occupier; (c) Site area and contract period (d) Location map and site plan. Erosion Control Plan (Described in 7) Sediment Control Plan (Describe in 8)
II. III.
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX G EARTH CONTROL MEASURES
7. During construction, the Contractor shall minimize the formation of bare surfaces under the ECMs Erosion Control Plan. The Plan shall depict graphically the activities, including sequences of work, type and duration for each phase of construction activities to include the following measures to: (a) sequence and schedule of the earthworks / demolition works in stages and progressively with the subsequent construction activities and building works.
(b) minimize site disturbance by keeping site clearance works to a minimum by retaining as much of the existing vegetation as possible. (c) pave up the bare surfaces and all construction access by concrete or milled waste or other suitable materials (d) protect the bare slopes with close-turfing, concrete grouting, canvas or erosion control blanket. (e) protect the earth stockpiles with canvas or erosion control blanket. (f) restore ground cover over disturbed areas, which are or have become bare, as soon as possible. 8. The Contractor shall put in place the ECMs Sediment Control Plan, which aims to capture the sediments washed down from the construction sites. Some of these sediment control measures and facilities, which must be in place before the works start, shall include but not limited to the following: (a) concrete-lined cut-off drains (minimum C7 precast channel) along the perimeter of the construction sites. (b) silt fence properly installed and embedded onto the ground along the perimeter cut-off drains (between the construction site and the cut-off drain). (c) sedimentation basins or any other sediment filtering or settling system of adequate size and sufficient numbers along the perimeter cut-off drain and before the discharge points into public drain. (d) a chemical treating system to be provided before the discharge points into public drain. 9. The PE shall submit full basis of design back up with design calculations to show clearly how the perimeter cut-off drains, silt fence and sedimentation basins are designed and sized as well as how such design will effectively filter off silt and allow only clean water to discharge into public drains. The PE shall also submit the design specifications on the chemical treating system, which can effectively treat the silty discharge from the construction site. The discharge into the storm water drainage system shall not contain Total Suspended Solids in concentrations greater than the limit stipulated in the latest Surface Water Drainage Regulations and Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage. The intensity of a one-in-two year storm should be adopted for the proposed design.
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX H ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND GREENMARK CRITERIA 1) Site management The Tenderer shall: Monitor, document and reduce energy consumption to set targets Monitor, document and reduce water consumption to set targets Monitor, document and reduce waste generated to set targets Provide trending of actual versus targeted consumptions
The Tenderer is to propose and implement an Environmentally Sustainable Green Plan around the site and office. These may include but not limited to: Rain water collection around the site which may be filtrated and reused for vehicle washing, site toilet flushing, office cleaning, etc. Use of membrane filtration system to recycle water on site. Reuse site office and furniture from other previous sites Recycling areas for office and construction waste. Recycle all steel, timber pallets, rebar, copper cable, aluminium cans and paper. Reduced use of paper and other office stationery Use of environmentally friendly cleaning detergent for office Promote pubic transportation use by site staff Provide documentation for the above.
2) Energy Usage During Construction Contractor shall explore opportunities to use alternative fuel as such biodiesel to operate their machinery and office functions. Biofuels do not emit carbon dioxide and hence do not contribute towards green house gases and climate change. 3) Construction Practices The Tenderer shall explore all avenues to reduce the impact of his construction practices to the environment and disturbances to general public and users of other buildings. 4) Material Use The contractor shall review materials used in the construction process. This may include but limited to: not
Divert construction waste from landfills and incinerators. Contractor shall adopt a construction waste management plan to achieve the goals set for diversion from disposal. Consider recycling cardboard, metal, brick, concrete, gypsum wallboard, insulation, etc. Designate an area for collection of such materials and identify haulers and recyclers to handle these materials.
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX H ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND GREENMARK CRITERIA
Materials reuse. Contractors shall review opportunities to use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials such as flooring, doors and frames, paneling, brick and decorative items. Equipment used during construction such as recycled site offices, site, office furniture, hoardings, formwork, etc shall also be considered. The clients approval shall be sought for all materials that are to be reused. The contractor shall work with the QP in collecting and presenting data for Concrete usage in accordance with BCAs Concrete Usage Index. CUI is defined as the volume of concrete used in a building project (m3) divided by its constructed floor area (m2). Concrete usage can be reduced by using precast component, structural steel components, dry walls, recycled material for non-load bearing elements, recycled aggregate for non-loading bearing structures. Details of CUI may be obtained from BCA website. Provide documentation for the above.
5) Building Maintenance and Operation Guidelines a) The Contractor shall provide a simple building users guide on facilities within building, environmental friendly use and operation of building. The guide should describe the following information to the school users: To include information on energy efficient features and strategies. To include buildings energy target. It will be useful to inform the tenants on the buildings metering and sub-metering strategy and how to read, record and present meter readings. To describe the basic functions and operation of the air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation system, electrical and lighting system. To provide information on available transport facilities such as local public transport information, car parking requirements, cycling facilities (if applicable). To provide information on recycling such as list of potential recycle materials, the location of recycling storage areas and schedules for waste recycling removal. To provide information on environment-friendly practices with regards to renovation works (noise and dust control, ventilation, waste disposal).
b) The purpose of the building users guide is to provide information on the building systems and their operation details. It should be easily understood by school users. The guide will ensure that design features are used efficiently and that changes to space usage are managed in the most environmentally appropriate manner.
c) The provision of a building Operations and Maintenance manual is also necessary to provide the detailed specialist information required by building managers and maintenance staff to enable the system to operate at a high level of energy efficiency.
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX I DEED FOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
To:
St. Stephen's School The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools 20 Siglap View Singapore 455789
THIS DEED is made the ________day of ____________________ Two Thousand and ____(20____) by ________________________________________________________________________________ [Contractor] of_______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ [Address] (hereinafter called the Contractor) Whereas a tender by _______________________________________________________________ [Specialist Sub-Contractor] (hereinafter called the Specialist Sub-Contractor) of ________________________________________________________________________________ [Address] for______________________________________________________________________________ [Description of Specialist Sub-Contractor Works] is intended to be submitted by the Contractor to the Employer (hereinafter called Empolyer) Whereas it is a condition of acceptance of the aforesaid tender that the Specialist Sub-Contractor selected by the Contractor for the _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ [Description of Specialist Sub-Contract Works] ________________________________________________________________________________ shall make this deed to the Employer. AND WHEREAS it is also a condition of the award of a contract by the Contractor to the Specialist Sub-Contractor for__________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ [Description of Specialist Sub-Contract Works] that the Specialist Sub-Contractor shall make this deed to the Employer.
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX I DEED FOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH as follows; 1. We hereby make an offer to the Employer to maintain the ____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ [Description of Specialist Sub-Contract Works] during the Defects Liability Period/Period of Maintenance for ______________ months after the expiry of the Defects Liability Period of the Contract at the following prices which shall include all transportation, equipment, labour, material and parts to perform the periodic maintenance required under the specifications: Project Title:___________________________________________________________________ Details of the Quote 2. We bind ourselves to keep the above stated offer open until the end of the Defects Liability Period of the Contract. 3. In the event that we breach any of our obligations set out in Clauses1 and 2 above, we shall indemnify the Employer against all or any losses, damages, costs, expenses or otherwise sustained by the Employer thereby up to the sum of Dollars:_____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________($______________________) [State the total cost of the Specialist Works]
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX I DEED FOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
As witness our hands the day and year first above written; ) ) ) Signed, sealed and delivered by ) Above named ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ___________________________________ Name
_________________________________ Designation
_________________________________ Signature
Designation
:________________________________________________
Signature
:________________________________________________
Address
:________________________________________________
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Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX J DEED OF INDEMNITY FOR ESS
To:
St. Stephen's School The Visitor In Singapore of The Christian Brothers' Schools 20 Siglap View Singapore 455789
This DEED OF IDEMNITY is made ______________ day of _________________________between ______________________________________________ a company incorporated in Singapore and having its registered office at _________________________________________________________, Singapore _________________________(hereinafter called the Company) of one part and the SP PowerAssets Ltd, a Company incorporated in Singapore having its principal office at 111 Somerset Road, #0805, Singapore 238164 (hereinafter called SP PowerAssets) of the other part.
WHEREAS 1. SP PowerAssets is the owner of electrical installation in the substation of Primary School on Lot 04267N PT, 04297K PT and 04491A PT MK20 and Primary School on Lot 2369M PT MK21, Singapore (hereinafter called the Substation). 2. The Company has requested SP PowerAssets to allow the company, its agents or servants to enter the Substation to carry out substation building modification work.
3. The company will undertake to indemnify SP PowerAssets against all or any claims in any manner whatsoever arising out of the entry.
Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX J DEED OF INDEMNITY FOR ESS
NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH that the Company covenants with PowerAssets that: 1. the company will at times hereinafter indemnify SP PowerAssests in respect of any claims arising out of the entry to the Substation by the Company, its agents or servants and against all liabilities for personal injury (Whether fatal or otherwise), loss, actions, suits, proceedings, demand, costs and expenses whatsoever which SP PowerAssets may be required to pay to any third party in respect thereof. 2. the Company undertakes to indemnify SP PowerAssets, its employees and agents from and against all liabilities for personal injury (whether fatal or otherwise) arising out of the said entry by the Company, its agents and servants.
In WITNESS WHEREOF the Company has hereunto set its hand and seal the day and year first above written. THE COMMON SEAL OF _______________________________ ) Was hereunto affixed in the presence of:)
(To be submitted to QS through SO before 10th day of the following month) Project:
Contractor:
Signature
Signature
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Ethnic Group Chinese Malays Indians Others Total No. of Unskilled Workers No. of Accommo dated in Quarters
Location of Quarters:
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CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS
PART III: SURVEY ON WAGES OF CONSTRUCTION TRADESMEN Name of Company: Project Value: Submitted by:
Trades Local/PR (exclude CB Men) Manday Concretor Carpenter Steel Bender Scaffolder Brick/BlkLayer Mason Joiner Pavior Tiler Plasterer Roofer Paver Glazier Drainlayer Ironmongers Steel Worker W elder W ireman /Electrician Plumber Excavator /Tractor Driver Mechanic Plant Operator /Crane Driver Piler Labourer Supervisor /Foreman Site Clerk Others Notes: 1) Daily Wages excludes levy, Employer's CPF, overtime, lodging & other allowance 2) Malaysian IWP, refers to Malaysians on 2 to 3 years work permit 3) Malaysian BWP, refers to Malaysians on 6 months work permit 4) Others include Philippines, Indonesians and Sri Lankan Daily Wages Malaysian BW P* Manday Daily W ages Malaysian BWP* Manday Daily Wages Hong Kong ManDaily day Wages
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APPENDIX K STANDARD FORMS FORM D8 SUMMARY OF MATERIALS ON SITE Progress Payment Claim No. For the period Name of Project :
: :
: Invoice No. (with copies of invoices attached) Price as shown on the Invoice (S$) Quantities on Site Amount
S$
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APPENDIX K STANDARD FORMS FORM D9 To: Government of the Republic of Singapore c/o Ministry of Education Project Development and Management Branch MOEHQ (Ghim Moh) 285 Ghim Moh Road, Block C, Level 3, Singapore 279622
PROJECT TITLE:
CONTRACT NO.: I/we* declare that to my/our* best knowledge and belief, the prices stated in the below-listed vouchers and invoices are the nett prices paid to the suppliers after deducting all trade discounts, and that I/we* have not suppressed any information to the disadvantage of the Government. Name of Supplier Invoice No. Date
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For MOE s Use Ref Vendor Number Note: This form must be completed by businesses or companies which wish to have payments due to them for goods supplied or services rendered to the Government credited direct to their designated bank accounts. The businesses or companies have to complete Part I of the form and obtain their bankers certification at part II below and return the ENTIRE form to the Payments Unit, (Tel: 68796998/68797031) Finance Division, Ministry of Education, 1 North Buona Vista Drive, #08-00 MOE Building, Singapore 138675. This ORIGINAL form must be returned by post. PLEASE DO NOT FAX. PART 1 (To be completed by Business / Company) Business s/Company s Name: Business/Company Reg. No: Tel No: Address: Fax No:
Particulars of bank account: (Bank No & Branch No can be found at the bottom of each bank cheque) Bank No. Branch No. Account No.
Name of Account
Permanent Secretary (Education): I/We hereby authorise you to credit payments due to me/us to the above account. Amounts so credited would constitute valid discharge of obligations due to me/us. This authorisation shall continue to be in force until I/we have expressly revoked it by notice in writing to you. It being understood that you may in your absolute discretion determine this arrangement by giving written notice to my/our address last known to you.
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Part II (To be completed by Bank) Permanent Secretary (Education) We hereby certify that the signature(s) affixed at Part I above is/are consistent with our records, and that the particulars of the account are correct Name of Bank & Official Stamp AN/5 Authorised Signature & Date
Guide 2
1 Hot welding works, lifting works Burns, collapse of material, fall from height, injury / death 4 4 16 Yes Yes, for the structural steel roof truss/frame. Ensure proper use of lifting equipment with experienced operators and 4 lifiting supervisors. Where applicable steel members will be fabricated off-site. Final weld joints to be done on site at ground level, and hoisted by crane. Welding work will be minimized. Hot works Burns, injury 3 3 9 Yes 3 2 6 Yes Contractor 1 4 Yes Contractor/ Consultants
Yes
Yes
Contractor
This is to be detailed by Contractor. Collapse of material, 4 human injury/ death Contractor/ Consultants
Lifting works
16
Yes
Yes
PREFABRICATION
Prefab elements hoisting and installation work should be planned such that there is no temporary suspension. Lifting works, work at height Collapse of material, 4 human injury/ death 4 16 Yes 4 1 4 Yes Contractor
16
Yes
Can connections be designed to minimize risk of incorrect assembly designed to minimize risk of incorrect assembly (e.g. unique bolt layout for each connection) and clear instructions provided on drawings?
Steel elements of curved roof for Aesthetics Blockand teaching block to be fabricated off-site and welded on site on ground. Bolting to be done on ground where applicable, and parts of steel structure to be bolted while hoisted by crane to roof level. Can be considered, to have elements itemized to ensure correct assembly. Details to be discussed with Contractor
Yes
Contractor
16
Yes
Yes
Contractor/ Consultants
6 HEAVY LIFTING
Lifting works
16
Yes
Yes
Contractor/ Consultants
Collapse of crane
16
Yes
Yes
Contractor/ Consultants
Collapse of crane
16
Yes
Yes
Contractor/ Consultants
16
Yes
Yes
Contractor
16
Yes
Roofing installation to be planned with proper safety access and scaffolding, welllit and sign-posted. 4
Yes
Contractor
11
16
Yes
Staircase cores can be completed to allow for secure access to other floors. To be confirmed with Contractor. 4
Yes
Contractor
12
16
Yes
Edge access like parapet walls and railings to be allowed for during construction.
Yes
Contractor
Safety harness for maintenance of metal sheet roof to be incorporated. Fall from height Serious injury / death 4 4 16 Yes 4 1 4 Yes Contractor
13
14
16
Yes
Floor openings are at service risers, corridors and toilet cores. These are mainly for rainwater discharge and M&E services. Locations have been identified and indicated on drawings.
Yes
Contractor
16
Contractor/ Consultants
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Contractor will consider most effective construction procedure and completion at the quickest time. To be discussed and confirmed with Contractor.
NA
NA
NA
NA
Contractor
18
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Contractor
19
16
Yes
Supply and installation of curved metal sheet roofing for entrance canopy and Aesthetics block, and sunscreens at staircases. Contractor can plan the works such as to minimise the risk and hazards involved To be discussed and confirmed with Contractor.
Yes
Contractor
20
16
Yes
Yes
Contractor
21
16
Yes
Contractor shall engage temporary works PE to ensure that no overloading or collapse of the permanent or temporary structure.
Yes
Contractor
22
16
Yes
Yes
Contractor
LAYOUT
23
16
Yes
Yes
School
24
16
Yes
Separate pedestrian and vehicular access is designed for; School will be shifting to separate holding school during 4 construction. So no need separate designation / indication of movement. Functional spaces for people to use comply to MOE room guidelines, BCA requirements for Barrier Free Accessibility. There are also handicapped-friendly lift and toilets. The spaces are generally well- 3 ventilated. Confined spaces are the risers which are accessible from corridors. There are no confined spaces There are no confined spaces Equipment location will consider access by service personnel and avoiding confined spaces 3
Yes
School
Does the design create any confined space in the permanent or temporary stage? 25 CONFINED SPACE Suffocation Respiratory disorder 3 3 9 Yes
No
NA
26
27
Can the confined space be removed from the design? Can the requirement to enter the confined space be minimized by removal of vital equipment or controls from the confined space? Is the emergency route for both the temporary and permanent stages the shortest and most direct? In the emergency route, is there adequate lighting, directions, warning and backup power for mass evacuation of people?
Suffocation
Respiratory disorder
Yes
No
NA
Suffocation
Respiratory disorder
Yes
No
NA
EMERGENCY ROUTE
28
Yes
Emergency route to be determined to discharge directly to safety zones. To check with School OM and also discuss with Contractor prior to construction. Along the emergency route, adequate lighting, directions, warning and backup power will be provided.
Yes
29
Yes
Yes
Contractor will submit risk assessment and take all necessary precautionary measures.
HEALTH HAZARDS
31
15
Yes
Yes
Contractor
Will be discussed and confirmed with Contractor. lifting works, work at height Collapse of material, 4 injury/ death 4 16 Yes 4 1 4 Yes Contractor
32
33
WEATHER
34
Hit by lightning
15
Yes
Lightning protection will be provided for the temporary site office, temporary classrooms, and the permanent blocks.
No
NA
35
Are there any other adverse weather conditions that can Wet conditions causing Slip and fall causing affect the ability to safely slippery surface, very dry- injury / dry weather construct the work? hot weather causing dehydration What are the effects of extreme temperature of humidity on instrumentation?
Yes
Wet weather conditions may delay work, especially when there is no roof covers. Temporary measures like canvas sheets 3 will be used to minimize effects of adverse weather conditions. Not likely affecting any instrumentation. NA NA
Yes
36
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
37
Collapse of soil
12
Yes
Yes
38
Materials that may pose fire hazard will be controlled and limited into the site. 4 12 Yes 3 1 3 Yes
Contractor / Consultants
39
Yes
Indicated in drawings. Contractor to submit post-tensioned beam and slab shop drawings and method statement for 4 consultant s approval and capture any changes in the as built drawings. Alterations are indicated and designed for. Changes to design (if proposed by Contractor) will be highlighted by 4 Contractor, and approvals from relevant Authority sought before final installation on site. NA as the school is not occupying the building. 4
OTHERS
Yes
Contractor
40
Structural implications
Collpase / injury
Yes
No
NA
41
16
Yes
No
NA
Note: Contractor to conduct risk assessment before carrying out any major / risky activities on site and implement necessary safety procedures
Proposed Upgrading of Existing St. Stephen's School APPENDIX M - BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) REQUIREMENTS BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (BIM) CONSULTANT/CONTRACTORS SCOPE OF WORKS
Particular Specifications 1 Definitions (1) BIM Terms of Reference means the terms that relate to the implementation of BIM given in the Annex. Singapore BIM Guide means the guide to the use of BIM published by the Building and Construction Authority for the time being in force.
REQUIREMENTS
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The Contractor shall use the Building Information Modelling (BIM) and shall make reference to the BIM Requirements (Annex A) and BIM Terms of Reference (Annex B) for the implementation of BIM in the project and the Singapore BIM Guide (Version 1) for the definitions, specifications and guidelines.
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1.3 1.4
The Contractor shall develop an As Built Model up to project handover to the Employer for subsequent operation and maintenance. 1.5.1 The As Built model(s) shall be submitted for the following purposes during the operation and maintenance of the building: Review of the As Built Model(s), including but not limited to 3D visualization, 2D documentation, publication of floor plans etc. Edits and updates of the As Built Model to reflect changes made to the building during operation and maintenance. The As Built model(s) shall be submitted in the format suitable for the puroposes as identified in Clause (above). The formats are as follows: The review of each discipline-specific As-Built Model shall be in DWF or 3D PDF formats. The review of a mult-disciplinary combined As-Built Model shall be in NWD or IFC (latest version) formats. The editing and updating of each discipline-specific As-Built Model shall be in both the native BIM format and the IFC (latest version) formats The As-Built Model(s) of additions & alterations (A&A) shall include details for the scope of work under this contract and frame of the existing blocks following the correct footprint and facade of the building.
1.5.2 1.5.3
2 2.1
BIM Quality Assurance The Contractor shall ensure that the BIM Deliverables meet the quality assurance guidelines as stated in Clause 3.6 and Appendix B (II) of the Singapore BIM Guide. Ownership and Rights to BIM Deliverables The Employer shall have the ownership and exclusive rights to all BIM Deliverables of the Project unless otherwise agreed by the parties. The Employer has the right to grant its appointed agents the rights to use the BIM Deliverables for the purpose of the Project and subsequent operation and maintenance of the Works at his discretion.
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BIM Application and Software The set of BIM applications and software proposed by the Contractor shall be fit for purpose and have minimal compatibility and interoperability issues when used in the Project. The Contractor shall reach a consensus with other parties (including consultants) on the type and version of BIM applications and software to be used in the Project, for the Employers approval, before the commencement of the Project.
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Conceptual Design Building massing studies or other forms of data representation with indicative dimensions, area, volume, location and orientation Note: Massing models in BIM are not necessary and traditional practice, i.e. massing by non-BIM tools at this stage is acceptable. 1. Create site BIM models for master plan site study and feasibility analysis. 2. Create and compare BIM massing models Space areas and volumes No. of massing models depend on no. of conceptual design alternatives. 3. Generate, freeze and store final documentation of the authorized BIM model in the Conceptual Design phase before progression into the Schematic / Preliminary Design stage. Preliminary Design Generalized building component or system with approximate dimensions, shape, location, orientation, and quantity. Nongeometric properties may be provided. 4. All project members appointed to agree on needs, objectives, process and outcomes of the project. Agreed cut-off dates for exchange of models or other deliverables shall be documented in the BIM Execution Plan. 5. Develop, maintain and update BIM model based on the approved scheme in the Conceptual Design. In preparation for regulatory submission and to the requirements as described in Paragraph 2 of the Consultant s scope of services BIM Execution Plan agreed and signed by related parties For contractors reference only Site Model For contractors reference only
Architectural Model
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Deliverables
Project members involved in fulfilling the objective. A model author; U model users
Arch Struct MEP QS Contractor Other
6. Develop, maintain and update Structural BIM model based on the Architectural Model. Preliminary structural analysis (Use of BIM Model is optional) In preparation for regulatory submission and to the requirements as described in Paragraph 2 of the Consultant s scope of services 7. Develop, maintain and update Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Sewerage (MEP) BIM model based on the Architectural Model Preliminary M&E analysis (Use of BIM Model is optional) In preparation for regulatory submission and to the requirements as described in Paragraph 2 of the Consultant s scope of services. 8. Implement design coordination between the Architectural and Structural BIM Models.
Structural Model
MEP Model
Preliminary Design Coordination Report (Architectural and Structural Models only) Preliminary Cost Estimate
9. Prepare cost estimates based on the Architectural Model and to the requirements as describe in Paragraph 2 of the Consultants scope of services. 10. Generate, freeze, and store final documentation of the authorized BIM model in the Preliminary Design phase before progression into the Detailed Design phase. Detailed Design
More detailed version of a generalized building component or system with accurate dimensions, shape, location, orientation and quantity. Non-geometric properties should be provided. 11. Maintain and update the Architectural Model In preparation for regulatory submission and to the requirements as describe in Paragraph 3 of the Consultants scope of services Architectural Model
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Deliverables
Project members involved in fulfilling the objective. A model author; U model users
Arch Struct MEP QS Contractor Other
12. Maintain and update the Structural Model, based on the latest Architectural Model Design, analysis (Use of BIM Model is optional) and detailing In preparation for regulatory submission and to the requirements as describe in Paragraph 3 of the Consultants scope of services In preparation for tender
13. Maintain and update the MEP Model, based on the latest Architectural Model Design, analysis (Use of BIM Model is optional) and detailing In preparation for regulatory submission and to the requirements as describe in Paragraph 3 of the Consultants scope of services In preparation for tender
14. Implement design coordination between the Architectural, Structural and MEP Models (before issuing of tender) Identify element interferences conflicts and
Clash Detection and Resolution Report (Architectural, Structural and MEP Models) Spatial Validation Report
Verify valid headroom and working spaces for building operations and maintenance activities penetration conflicts will be addressed 15. Produce detailed cost estimation and Bill of Quantities (in accordance with the standard method of measurement) based on BIM models. In preparation for tender and to the requirements as describe in Paragraph 3 of the Consultant s scope of services
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Deliverables
Project members involved in fulfilling the objective. A model author; U model users
Arch Struct MEP QS Contractor Other
16. Finalize, freeze and submit Final Design Models (updated and coordinated) within one month after closing of Tender.
Final Design Models for Architecture, Structure and MEP Final compiled report of all clash detections Final Clash Detection and Resolution Report (Architectural, MEP and Structural Models) Final Spatial Validation Report
17. Within one week after Tender award of the Contract, prepare Final Design Models for issue to the successful Contractor, together with working drawings that are derived from it, for his reference.
Construction BIM element is modelled with complete fabrication and assembly details over and above the Detailed Design stage where applicable or useful for construction works; otherwise, details may be represented in 2D CAD drawings to complement the Detailed Design stage level of detail. Notes: Ownership of the BIM Model mentioned in this stage belongs to the Contractor only. Drawings issued by consultants and contractors shall be derived from revised and updated BIM models to the fullest extent possible.
18. The contractor will start and continuously update the Detailed Design BIM model to an As-Built BIM Model. 19. Produce Construction Models from Architectural, Structural and MEP Models. The models will be produced in stages. 20. Produce schedules of materials, areas and quantities from the BIM databases for contractors reference. Construction Models with Key Services Coordinated Schedules of materials, areas and quantities
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Deliverables
Project members involved in fulfilling the objective. A model author; U model users
Arch Struct MEP QS Contractor Other
21. Sub-contractors and specialist subcontractors will generate documents based on the Construction Models Note: Fabrication models and drawings may be produced in the traditional way. 22. Generate, freeze and store final documentation of the authorized BIM model in the Construction phase before progression into the As-Built phase. As-Built
Shop drawings Combined Services Drawings (CSDs) Single Services Drawings (SSDs)
BIM element is similar in level of detail to the Detailed Design stage, but updated with changes during Construction Stage. 23. The contractor will prepare the final AsBuilt BIM Model to reflect amendments in the Architectural, Structural, MEP drawings and the completed form of the construction verified before submitting to the consultants. 24. Consultants to confirm that the As-Built models are in accordance to the BIM model/drawing, corresponding to the final approved amendment plans submitted to the relevant Authorities. Facility Management (Optional) BIM element is modelled as an actual constructed building component or system and is an as-built representation of the actual completed building. Note: Facility Management models in BIM are not necessary and traditional practice, i.e. FM data by non-BIM tools, at this stage is acceptable. 25. [Optional] Incorporate as-built equipment information in the BIM model elements for provision to the Facility Manager (FM). Final as-built models fit for space management, building maintenance & modifications made during occupancy by the FM/Employer. Final as-built models for each discipline U U U U A U
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ANNEX B - TERMS OF REFERENCE: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING (adapted from the BIM Particular Conditions with the kind permission of BCA)
1. DEFINITIONS 1.1. BIM means building information modelling and is the process and technology used to create a Model. 1.2. BIM Guide means the guide to the use of BIM published by the Building and Construction Authority for the time being in force (the Singapore BIM Guide) 1.3. BIM Execution Plan means the plan referred to in Clause 3 of this Terms of Reference 1.4. BIM Manager means the person, firm or corporation appointed by the Employer as BIM Manager and includes any person, firm or corporation appointed by the Employer to replace an existing BIM Manager. 1.5. Construction Documents means all drawings, calculations, computer software programmes, samples, patterns, models and other information of a similar nature prepared by the Designer for the Project but not a Model. 1.6. Contribution means the expression, design, data or information that a party to the Project (a) creates or prepares, and (b) incorporates, distributes, transmits, communicates or otherwise shares with other parties to the Project for use in or in connection with a Model for the Project. 1.7. Consultant refers to the party or parties in the Project who are responsible for the design of the whole or some part of the Project under the relevant Principal Agreement(s). 1.8. Drawings means (a) those two-dimensional plans, sketches or other drawings that are contract documents in the Principal Agreement and are created separately from, and are not derived from, a Model and (b) those two-dimensional projections derived from a Model supplemented with independent graphics and annotations specified by the parties to be contract documents in the Principal Agreement. 1.9. Employer means the owner of the Project including any government or statutory Body. 1.10. Model means a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of the Project, that is, a three-dimensional representation in electronic format of building elements representing solid objects with true-to-scale spatial relationships and dimensions. A Model may include additional information or data. A Model may be used to describe a Model Element (that is, a portion of the Model representing a component, system or assembly within the Project or Project site), a single Model or multiple Models used in aggregate or in federation. BIM is the process and technology used to create the Model. 1.11. Final Design Model means a Model of those aspects of the Project that are (a) to be modelled as specified in the BIM Execution Plan and (b) have reached the stage of completion that would customarily be expressed in two-dimensional construction documents. This shall not include analytical evaluations, preliminary designs, studies, or renderings. A Model prepared by a Consultant that has not reached the stage of completion specified in this definition is referred to as a Model. 1.12. Model Author means the party responsible for developing the content of a specific Model Element to the level of detail required for a particular phase of the Project. Model Authors are identified in the Model Element Table in the BIM Execution Plan. 1.13. Model User means any individual or entity authorised to use the Model on the Project, such as for analysis, estimating or scheduling. 1.14. Principal Agreement in relation to any party in the Project means the agreement for services, supply and/or construction which that party has entered into for the Project. 1.15. Project means the project in which the parties will be carrying out BIM pursuant to their respective Principal Agreements.
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2.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES (1) The parties to a Project shall incorporate the BIM Terms of Reference into all agreements for services, supply and/or construction where at least one party shall be required to be involved in carrying out BIM. This BIM Terms of Reference shall be passed downstream to subconsultants, suppliers and subcontractors, as applicable. (2) The BIM Terms of Reference does not change any contractual relationships or shifts any risks of the parties in a Project as provided in the Principal Agreements. In particular: 2.2.1. Nothing in this BIM Terms of Reference shall relieve a Consultant from its obligation, nor diminish the role of the Consultant, as the person responsible for and in charge of the design of the Project or any part of the Project.
2.2.2.
Where under applicable law or in contract, the Employer warrants to any party the adequacy and/or sufficiency of design, nothing in this BIM Terms of Reference shall diminish the extent to which the Employer warrants to any party the adequacy and/or sufficiency of design. Participation of a contractor or its subcontractors and suppliers in carrying out BIM shall not constitute performance of design services unless in the Project, the contractor or its subcontractors and suppliers had assumed design responsibility under their respective Principal Agreements. In the event of any inconsistency between a Model and any Drawings, the Drawings shall prevail.
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(3) As regards the Models produced in BIM: 2.3.1. A Final Design Model is not intended to provide the level of detail needed in order to extract precise materials or object quantities, unless the parties agree in the BIM Execution Plan otherwise. The dimensional tolerances provided in the Principal Agreement shall apply to the dimensions in a Model, unless the parties agree in the BIM Execution Plan otherwise. If there is a conflict between a Final Design Model and any other Model, the Final Design Model shall prevail. If any party to the Project becomes aware of a discrepancy between a Model and either another Model or any contract document in the Principal Agreement, that party shall immediately notify all the other parties to the Principal Agreement and the BIM Manager.
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BIM EXECUTION PLAN (1) As soon as practicable and from time to time as required, the BIM Manager shall call all parties to the Project involved in the execution of BIM to meet, confer and use their best efforts to agree upon the terms of or modifications to a BIM Execution Plan. (2) The BIM Execution Plan and the Model shall be developed in accordance with the BIM Guide. (3) As soon as practicable and from time to time as required, the BIM Manager shall call all parties to the Project involved in the execution of BIM to identify and agree on the Final Design Model. (4) The BIM Manager shall schedule and chair all meetings. In the event of any disagreement on the terms or modifications to the BIM Execution Plan, the BIM Managers decision shall be final and conclusive. In the event that more than one BIM Manager has been appointed then the decision shall be the joint decision of the BIM Managers.
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RISK ALLOCATION (1) Each Model Authors Contribution is intended to be shared with subsequent Model Authors and Model Users throughout the course of the Project. In contributing content to the Model, the Model Author does not convey any ownership right in the content provided or in the software used to generate the content. Unless otherwise granted in a separate licence, any subsequent Model Author s and Model User s right to use, modify, or further transmit the Model is specifically limited to the design and construction of the Project, and nothing contained in this BIM Terms of Reference conveys any other right to use the Model for another purpose. It is understood that while the content of a specific Model Element may include data that exceeds the required level of detail specified in the BIM Execution Plan, Model Users and subsequent Model Authors may rely on the accuracy and completeness of a Model Element consistent only with the content required for the level of detail identified in the BIM Execution Plan. Any use of, or reliance on, a Model Element inconsistent with the level of detail indicated in the BIM Execution Plan by subsequent Model Authors or Model Users shall be at their own sole risk and without liability to the Model Author. Subsequent Model Authors and Model Users shall indemnify and defend the Model Author from and against all claims arising from or related to the subsequent Model Author s or Model Users unauthorised modification to, or use of, the Model Author s content. To the extent that any or all Final Design Models are included as contract documents, parties may rely upon the accuracy of information in those Final Design Models (including dimensional accuracy) unless otherwise specified in the BIM Execution Plan. The standard of care applicable to each party regarding any Contribution shall be in accordance with the Principal Agreement or if none is specified, in accordance to applicable law. Each party shall use its best efforts to minimize the risk of claims and liability arising from the use of or access to its Model or the Final Design Model. Such efforts shall include promptly reporting to the relevant party and the BIM Manager any errors, inconsistencies or omissions it discovers in its Model or the Final Design Model. However, this section shall not relieve any party of liability for any of its Contribution. No party involved in creating a Model shall be responsible for costs, expenses, liabilities, or damages which may result from use of its Model beyond the uses stated in the BIM Execution Plan.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (1) Each party warrants to the other parties to the Principal Agreement that either (a) that party is the owner of all copyrights in all of that partys Contributions, or (b) that party is licensed or otherwise authorised by the holders of copyrights of expression contained in the Contribution to make such Contribution under the terms of this BIM Terms of Reference. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold such other parties harmless against claims of third parties arising out of or relating to, claims or demands relating to infringement or alleged infringement of expression contained in that party s Contribution. Nothing in this BIM Terms of Reference is intended to limit, transfer, or otherwise affect any of the intellectual property rights that a party may have with respect to any Contribution, except for licences or permissions expressly granted by this BIM Terms of Reference or the Principal Agreement. (2) Subject to the provisions of Clause 5.1, each party grants to the other party or parties to the Principal Agreement for the sole purpose of the other party or parties carrying out their respective duties and obligations relating to the Project: 5.2.1. A limited, non-exclusive licence to produce, distribute, display, or otherwise use that partys Contribution for purposes of this Project only.
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5.2.2. A limited, non-exclusive sub-licence to reproduce, distribute, display, or otherwise use, for the purposes of this Project only, the Contributions of those other parties to the Project who have granted that party an identical licence or sub-licence; 5.2.3. The right to grant an identical sublicence to any other party to the Project with which the licensee has a contract in which this BIM Terms of Reference is incorporated by reference; and 5.2.4. A limited, non-exclusive licence to reproduce, distribute, display, or otherwise use any Model containing such Contributions, or any other Model with which the Model containing such Contributions is federated or otherwise related.
The limited licence granted in this Clause shall include any archival purposes permitted in this BIM Terms of Reference or in the Principal Agreement. (3) If a party to a Principal Agreement is the holder of copyrights in the Contribution of another party to the Project or is the grantee of an exclusive licence with respect to such Contribution, then such holder or exclusive licensee hereby grants to the other party or parties to the Principal Agreement the right to grant to other parties to the Project with which that other party has or those parties have a contract in which this BIM Terms of Reference is incorporated, a limited licence in the terms set forth in Clause 5.2. (4) The Employer s entitlement to use any Final Design Model after completion of the Project shall governed by the Principal Agreement(s) between the Employer and the Designer(s). (5) Unless otherwise limited herein or by express licence-limiting terms in the Principal Agreement, the nonexclusive licence granted in this BIM Terms of Reference shall remain in effect as permitted by law. In addition, after final completion of the Project, the non-exclusive licence shall be limited to keeping an archival copy of Project-related Contributions. (6) In the absence of express language to the contrary in the Principal Agreement or in this BIM Terms of Reference, nothing in this BIM Terms of Reference, and no act by any party in the Project in furtherance of this BIM Terms of Reference, shall be deemed or construed to deprive or dispossess any party in the Project of copyrights or licence rights held by that party in its respective underlying Contribution to any Model. Other parties, persons or entities that provide Contributions to a Model shall not be deemed to be co-authors in the Contributions of other parties to the Project.
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The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain an overlying Screening Net to cover the entire external face of the scaffold. The installation of the net shall follow the erection of the scaffold closely. A 200 mm high toe board shall be provided at the base of the net. After installation, there shall be no opening between separate sets of the net and any torn net shall be repaired immediately. The net shall comply with the following requirements : (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Maximum mesh size (square) Twine No. Knot type Minimum 12 ply : : : 15 mm minimum 350 D single or English knot
The safety net shall comply with SS292 or other approved standards. The scaffold shall be effectively tied to the building structure by means of tie-backs. All tiebacks shall be painted with bright colour for easy identification. The scaffold and any components therein shall be erected, or substantially extended to or dismantled, by scaffold erectors, under the immediate supervision of a scaffold supervisor, according to the Regulations. The scaffold and its components shall only be dismantled and removed after the SO has given his permission. (a) Personal Protective Equipment The Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable personal protective equipment to all workmen employed on the Site. The Contractor shall ensure that such personal protective equipment comply with the requirements of the Regulations. The Contractor shall also ensure that all equipment are properly used by his workmen during the course of their work. The Contractor shall record the issuance of all equipment to his workmen in the prescribed forms and such forms shall be kept in the site office and made available for inspection at all times. Two mirrors of sizes 600 mm x 1500 mm are to be installed for workers to check their personal protective equipment during Tool Box Meeting. (b) Working Platforms The Contractor shall construct temporary working platforms, complete with toe boards and middle and top rails, to the design and drawings of his professional engineer. The working platforms shall be at least 635 mm wide. The Contractor shall prominently mark the planks or boards on the edges (with bright coloured paints or other means) to distinguish them from those that are not suitable for use as work platforms. Unmarked boards and planks placed on scaffolds will be considered as unsafe working platforms.
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