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CONTENTS

1.  INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5 

1.1  Purpose .................................................................................................................................. 5 
1.2  Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................... 5 
1.3  Official Name and Location .................................................................................................... 6 
FIGURE 1: LOCATION OF AL-KHALIJ POWER .............................................................................. 6 
1.4  Contract Number .................................................................................................................... 6 
2.  REFERENCE STANDARDS ...................................................................................................... 6 
2.1  American Concrete Institute (ACI) ......................................................................................... 6 
2.2  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) ................. 6 
2.3  American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ............................................................. 7 
2.4  British Standards Institution (BS) ........................................................................................... 8 
2.5  British Cement Association (BCA) ......................................................................................... 8 
2.6  Supplementary Reference: .................................................................................................... 8 
3.  MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................... 9 
3.1  Definition of Materials............................................................................................................. 9 
3.2  Sub-grade .............................................................................................................................. 9 
3.3  Sub-base ................................................................................................................................ 9 
3.4  Base Course .......................................................................................................................... 9 
3.5  Surface Course .................................................................................................................... 10 
3.6  Concrete Paving ................................................................................................................... 11 
3.7  Shoulders ............................................................................................................................. 11 
3.8  Landscaping ......................................................................................................................... 11 
3.9  Unpaved Areas .................................................................................................................... 11 
3.10  Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................................... 11 
4.  EXECUTION ............................................................................................................................ 11 
4.1  General ................................................................................................................................ 11 
4.2  Field Measurements............................................................................................................. 12 
4.3  Safety ................................................................................................................................... 12 
4.4  Bituminous Roads ................................................................................................................ 12 
4.5  Shoulders ............................................................................................................................. 17 
4.6  Landscaping ......................................................................................................................... 17 
4.7  Unpaved Areas .................................................................................................................... 17 
4.8  Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................................... 18 
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5.  TOLERANCES ......................................................................................................................... 18 

6.  PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... 18 
7.  CLEANING ............................................................................................................................... 18 
8.  QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL ............................................................................... 19 
8.1  General ................................................................................................................................ 19 
8.2  Testing Agency .................................................................................................................... 19 
9.  DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................. 19 

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1. INTRODUCTION
General Electrical Company of Libya (GECOL) awarded a contract to Sirt Gulf for Gas
Projects Company (SGGP) to design and construct 4.9km of new 24" gas pipeline to
Alkhalij Power Station. The new pipeline will tie-in to the existing 34" Brega-Misurata
Coastal Gas Network Pipeline by a barred reduced tee using the cold-cut method at
approximately kilometre 346.8 of the pipeline. The new pipeline will transfer
317.7MMSCFD of gas to Alkhalij Power Plant from the 34” Coastal Gas Network Pipeline
to a new metering station. The project is of strategic importance to Libya and has high
levels of attention from the Government of National Accord, GECOL, and NOC.

SGGP has subcontracted the engineering work of the project to Taknia Libyan
Engineering Company (TLEC). The TLEC engineering scope covers the engineering
activities for the construction of a 24” pipeline, together with a custody metering station,
gas filtration, vent stack, condensate recovery tank and control room. The battery limit is
from and including the tie-in point at the 34” Coastal Gas Pipeline up to the emergency
shutdown valve HV001 inlet flange face upstream of existing Filter Separators (9-FGM-
MF-001 A/B/C) at the Alkhalij Power Plant.

TLEC scope shall cover all FEED and detailed engineering for the 24” pipeline which
includes, preparing all drawings, calculations, data sheets, specifications, bills of
materials and material requisitions.

Taknia Engineers will work closely with SGGP and GECOL representatives throughout
the project to ensure good and efficient communication at all times and a clear, mutual
understanding of the development and progress of the project. Sirte Oil Company (SOC)
will be the ultimate owner and operator of the new pipeline and its facilities. All project
documents has to be approved by SOC.

1.1 Purpose
This specification covers the minimum requirements for material supply and construction
of roads, yards, pavements, paving and other final surfacing and it applies to installation
of a 24" Gas Transmission Pipeline to Al-Khalij Power Station

The work covered in this specification shall comply with all governmental and local laws,
regulations and standards.

The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the provisions laid down in this
specification. Any exception is subject to approval by the CLIENT.

1.2 Abbreviations
Company name abbreviations are used in this procedure as follows:

CLIENT General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL)

CONTRACTOR/
Sirt Gulf for Gas Projects Company (SGGP)
COMPANY
SUBCONTRACTOR Taknia Libya Engineering Company (TLEC)

OWNER Sirte Oil Company (SOC)

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FEED Front End Engineering Design

FEED and Detailed Engineering for EPC Installation of a
PROJECT
24" Gas Transmission Pipeline to Al-Khalij Power Station

1.3 Official Name and Location

The official name of the Project is:

“FEED and Detailed Engineering for EPC Installation of a 24" Gas Transmission Pipeline
to Al-Khalij Power Station”

The execution centre for engineering activities is Taknia Libya Engineering Company’s
office in Tripoli.

The Project Construction Sites is located in Sirte Gulf in Libya, adjacent to Al-Khalij
Power Station, approximately 20Km west of Sirte city. SeeFigure 1.

Figure 1: Location of Al-Khalij Power

1.4 Contract Number

The TLEC Contract Number is SGGP-9464

2. REFERENCE STANDARDS
The following codes (including applicable addenda) and standards shall be deemed to
form part of this specification. The latest edition of codes, standards, etc., shall be used.

2.1 American Concrete Institute (ACI)

ACI 325.9R Recommendations for Construction of Concrete Pavements

and Concrete Bases (1991)

2.2 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

AASHTO M17 Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving Mixtures (2007)

AASHTO M29 mod. Fine Aggregate for Bituminous Paving Mixtures (1996)

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AASHTO M43 Classification for sizes of aggregate for road and bridge
construction (2005)

AASHTO T99 Standard method of test for moisture-density relations of soils

using a 5.5 lb rammer and a 12" drop (2004)

AASHTO T134 Moisture-density relations of soil-cement mixtures (2005)

AASHTO T135 Wetting and drying test of compacted soil-cement mixtures

(2005)

AASHTO T144 Cement content of soil-cement mixtures (2007)

AASHTO M147 Materials for Aggregate and Soil-Aggregate Sub-base, Base

and Surface Courses,
Bituminous Mixtures Using Saturated Surface-Dry specimens
(1965)

AASHTO T180 Standard method of test for moisture-density relations of soil

using a 10 lb rammer and an 18" drop (2009)

AASHTO T230 Determining Degree of Pavement Compaction of Bituminous

Aggregate Mixtures (1968)

2.3 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM C-131 Test Method for resistance to degradation of small size coarse
aggregate by abrasion and impact in the Los Angeles Machine
(2006)

ASTM E329 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction

Inspection &/or Testing (2009)

ASTM D692 Coarse Aggregate for Bituminous Paving Mixtures (2009)

ASTM D-946 Specification for penetration-graded asphalt cement for use in

pavement construction (2009)

ASTM D977 Emulsified Asphalt (2005)

ASTM D995 Requirements for Mixing Plants for Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid

Bituminous Paving Mixtures (1995)

ASTM D1073 Fine Aggregate for Bituminous Paving Mixtures(2007)

ASTM D-1557 Test method for laboratory compaction characteristics of soil

using modified effort (2009)

ASTM D1559 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of

Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus (1989)

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ASTM D-1883 Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of laboratory
compacted soils (2007)

ASTM D-2028 Specification for cut-back asphalt (rapid curing type) (1997)

ASTM D-2487 Classification of soils for engineering purposes (Unified Soil

Classification System) (2007)
ASTM D2940 Graded Aggregate Material for Bases or Sub-
bases for Highways or Airports (2009)

ASTM D3515 Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving Mixtures(2001)

2.4 British Standards Institution (BS)

BS 63 Road Aggregates, (1987)

BS 340 Specification for pre-cast concrete Curbs, channel

Quadrants. (2004)

BS 594:1&2 Part 1 Hot Rolled Asphalt for Roads and other Paved areas -
Specification for Constituent Materials and Asphalt Mixtures
(2005)

BS 598 Part 102 Sampling and examination of Bituminous Mixtures

for Roads and other Paved areas -Analytical Test Methods
(2003)

BS 1446 Specification for Mastic Asphalt (Natural Rock Asphalt Fine

Aggregate) for Roads and Footways(1996)

BS 1447 Specification for Mastic Asphalt (Limestone Fine Aggregate)

for Roads, Footways and Paving in Buildings (1997)

BS 3262 Part 1 Road Marking Materials: Specification for Constituent

Materials and Mixtures (1989)

BS 3690 Part 1, Bitumen for Roads and other Paved Areas, (1990)

BS 4987 Coated Macadam for Road and other Paved Areas,(2003)

BS 7263 Precast Concrete Flags, Kerbs, Channels, Edgings and

Quadrants, (2001)

2.5 British Cement Association (BCA)

BCA Guide 46.028 In-situ Concrete for Industrial Paving (1987)

2.6 Supplementary Reference:

IGR-080318-1 Soil Investigation Report

TSF-52417-1 Topography Survey Report

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SGGP-9464-CI-SP-1004 Specification for Reinforced Concrete

SGGP-9464-CI-SP-1002 Specification for Site Earthworks

UNITS shall be in accordance with the metric (SI) system.

In case of conflict between the above-mentioned codes/standards and this specification,

the more stringent one shall apply.

3. MATERIALS
All material shall conform to the latest edition of the relevant Standards Specifications:

3.1 Definition of Materials

Materials to be used in the road pavement are to be in accordance with AASHTO
standards.

All materials require the Client’s approval.

3.2 Sub-grade
The stiffness and strength of the sub-grade shall be estimated through the CBR test, in
accordance with ASTM D-1883 standards.

Sub-grade fill material shall be in accordance with ASTM Test D-2487 or AASHTO Test
T-193.

3.3 Sub-base
The sub-base materials shall be in accordance with AASHTO requirements.

Sub-base material shall be clean crushed aggregate or granular material.

Locally available materials and local requirements and recommendations shall take
precedence in selection for construction of sub-base and road base.

3.4 Base Course

The base materials in flexible pavement, bituminous road, shall be in accordance with
AASHTO requirements.

Coarse aggregates (retained on a No. 4 [4.8 mm] sieve) shall consist of durable, angular
fragments of crushed stone or gravel of uniform character having a maximum of 50%
wear as measured by ASTM C131.

Fine aggregates (passing a No. 4 [4.8 mm] sieve) shall consist of particles obtained from
the operation of crushing the course aggregate. Where other types of fine aggregate are
added, they shall be approved by the Client. Fragments shall meet the requirements of
ASTM D1073.

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Sand equivalent value shall not be lower than thirty percent (30%) or fraction passing the
No. 40 sieve shall not have the liquid limit greater than 25 or a plasticity index greater
than four (4).

The maximum size aggregate shall be the largest that can be handled without
segregation, preferably 40 mm, except where placement problems dictate smaller sizes.

The gradation of the final mixture shall be laid down in a job mix formula, conform to the
requirements of ASTM D2940, before starting the work. Formula/gradation shall be
approved by Client and shall not be changed throughout the works.

The laboratory determined CBR (ASTM D1883) of the material shall not be less than 100
after four (4) days of soaking. Compact the test specimens at optimum moisture conform
to the requirements of ASTM D1557, method D.

Other mineral aggregates or combinations of aggregates may be approved for use by the
Client if local experience has proved their ability to provide a satisfactory base course.

Base course for the concrete , rigid, pavement shall consist of a layer of lean concrete,
150mm thick, cast on a single layer of polythene sheeting (minimum thickness 0.2 mm)
laid on the sub-grade.

3.5 Surface Course

Asphaltic concrete mixture shall comprise:

Asphalt cement 60/70 complying with requirements of ASTM D946 and AASHTO
standard specification M.20.

Coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed rock, or gravel of a uniform character having
a maximum abrasion of 40% as measured by ASTM C131.

Fine aggregate shall consist of sand, stone or gravel of clean and uniform quality
throughout and meeting the requirements of ASTM D1073. Maximum aggregate size
shall be 25 mm.

Mineral filler shall consist of limestone or dolomite dust and Portland cement with 80%
passing 0.075 mm (No. 200) sieve, conform to AASHTO M17.

The combined aggregate/filler mixture (after drying) shall have a sand equivalent not less
than 45.

Prime coat of cutback Asphalt-MC-70, conforming to the requirements of ASTM D2027,

shall be applied.

Tack coat shall consist of an asphalt base uniformly emulsified with water and emulsifying
or stabilizing agent complying with the requirements of ASTM D977.

Gradation of the mixture for the surface course shall be within the limits for dense
mixtures as indicated in ASTM D3515.

Contractor shall submit the job mix formula to the Client for authorization before starting
the work.
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3.6 Concrete Paving

Concrete paving shall consist of reinforced concrete slabs, 200 mm thick, reinforced with
two (2) layers of mesh, located relatively to top and bottom faces. Minimum reinforcement
2 x 193 mm²/m (approximately 0.19% of concrete cross-sectional area) each direction,
unless otherwise stated on the drawings.

Concrete material for area paving shall be in accordance with document: “SGGP-9464-
CI-SP-1001 Specification for Reinforced Concrete”. Expansion and construction joints
shall be adequately formed.

The top of the joint shall be sealed with an appropriate hydrocarbon resistant sealant
which is left slightly lower than the top of the joint, placed in accordance with the
manufacturer's written directions,

3.7 Shoulders
The same soils as specified for sub-grade fill with the exception that it shall contain no
particle greater in size than 75 mm in any direction.

3.8 Landscaping
Landscaping work shall include excavation and disposal of unsuitable soil, furnishing and
placing of planting soil mixture, cultivating, raking and dragging the surface,
transportation and planting of ground covers, shrubs, trees and grass establishment at
locations shown on the Drawings. Also to include fertilizing and watering to ensure
sustained growth of the plantings during the establishment period.

Soil for landscaping shall be suitable for planting, reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps,
stones and other objects. It shall be without weeds, roots and other objectionable
material.

All plants shall be nursery grown in accordance with modern horticultural practice and
under climatic conditions similar to those in the locality of the project for at least two
(2) years.

3.9 Unpaved Areas

The same soils as specified for sub-grade fill with the exception that it shall contain no
particle greater in size than 75 mm in any direction.

3.10 Miscellaneous
Concrete tiles and concrete blocks shall be with a wear and tear surfacing and shall be
applied for footpaths, locally.

4. EXECUTION

4.1 General
The works shall be carried out conforming to the dimensions and elevations indicated on
the engineering approved drawings.
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All underground facilities shall be in place, tested and approved.

4.2 Field Measurements

Setting out of min. four (4) permanent benchmarks will be furnished by the Client.

The Contractor shall establish the necessary line and grade stakes needed to accomplish
the work, as indicated on the engineering drawings.

The Contractor shall preserve all benchmarks and stakes for verification and use by
others.

Survey report of grade stakes shall be provided by the Contractor for review by the Client
prior to execution of the work.

Final surfacing shall be true to line and level as indicated on the drawings.

4.3 Safety
The Contractor shall adopt adequate precautions to ensure safety during construction,
shall furnish, install and maintain all signs, barriers, temporary fencing, road markings,
curbs, road drains and other items required for completion of road work, in accordance
with the drawings.

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for maintaining the stability of all
excavated faces until final acceptance of the work by the Client.

The Contractor shall establish the necessary drainage required for proper execution of
the works.

The Contractor shall prevent surface or subsurface water from flowing into excavations
or from flooding the site and the surrounding area.

4.4 Bituminous Roads

4.4.1 Sub-grade
Trash and debris shall be removed from sub-grade.

Sub-grade shall be inspected for rock, soft and/or unstable materials.

Isolated large boulders and rocks shall be cut to a minimum of 150 mm below the sub-
grade surface.

Where the surface of sub-grade is of soft and unstable materials, which cannot be
compacted to the required density, it shall be excavated to the required depths or, to a
minimum depth of 600 mm below the sub-grade elevation, and be replaced with sub-
grade fill material: broken stone, gravel or other suitable approved material.

The sub-grade shall be compacted out to the edges of permanent ditches or to 300 mm
beyond the edge of the shoulder, whichever is greater, a maximum of 250 mm in depth
to 95% of the maximum density obtained in the laboratory at optimum moisture content
in accordance with ASTM D1557.
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4.4.2 Sub-base
Sub-base material shall be deposited and spread upon the approved sub-grade in
uniform, nearly horizontal layers, without segregation of size, to such loose depth that,
when compacted, the total course will have the required thickness shown on the
drawings.

The placed layers shall not exceed 150 mm ion thickness.

Each layer shall be compacted for the full width and depth by rolling with approved
compacting equipment. Alternate blading and rolling shall be used to obtain a smooth,
even and uniformly compacted course.

Power-driven hand tampers shall be used for compacting backfill adjacent to structures.

Compaction reached shall be not less than 95% of maximum density obtained in the
laboratory at optimum moisture content as determined by ASTM D1557.

Provision shall be incorporated, as required, to prevent ingress of sub-base material into

the sub-grade.

4.4.3 Base course

The base course material shall be deposited and spread on the completed and approved
sub-base in uniform, nearly horizontal layers, without segregation of size.

The base course thickness shall be specified in the detailed engineering design.

Each layer, not exceeding 150 mm in thickness, shall be compacted with equipment
capable of obtaining the desired density to the full depth. The rolling shall be continued
until the base is compacted to not less than:

95% of the maximum density obtained in the laboratory at optimum moisture content as
determined by ASTM D1557 for roads, parking areas and yards;

90% of the maximum density obtained in the laboratory at optimum moisture content as
determined by ASTM D1557 for sidewalks.

The surface shall be finished by blading or with automatic equipment designed for this
purpose and rolled with a steel wheeled roller. Thin layers of fine materials shall not be
added to top layer of base course in order to meet the specified grade evaluation.

Reconditioning base course that has been disturbed by construction operations shall be
as follows:

The surface shall be scarified and reshaped to the required line and grade, and, where
required, material shall be added and compacted to the required density.

Proof rolling shall be applied on the compacted surface to check unstable areas, requiring
additional compaction.

The final surface shall be finished before installation or prime coat.

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Where the primed base course has been disturbed by construction operations, surfaces
shall be thoroughly cleaned of debris and dirt, reshaped and the surface repaired.

4.4.4 Prime coat

All loose material shall be removed from the compacted base surface before applying
prime coat.

The prime coat shall be uniformly applied and distributed at the rate of 0.9 to 2.3 litres/m²,
over the compacted, dust free and dry, base course. Sufficient material shall be applied
to penetrate and seal, but flooding the surface shall be avoided. Curing and drying shall
last as long as required to attain penetration and evaporation of the volatile material, but
in no case less than 48 hours, unless otherwise authorized by the Client.

Prime coat shall be maintained at all times, until asphalt mixture is placed.

At places where prime coat has failed and/or is damaged, it shall be repaired to the
satisfaction of Client at Contractor's expense.

4.4.5 Surface course

Roads used for construction traffic shall not receive a surface course or curbs, until heavy
construction traffic has finished using the road. A prime coat shall be applied to the base
course before using road for construction traffic.

The surface course shall consist of two-layer hot-laid, plant mixed asphaltic concrete
placed on the primed base course. The tack coat shall be applied between joints and
between asphalt layers.

Asphaltic concrete mixing plants shall conform to requirements given in ASTM D995.

Approval on asphaltic concrete mixing plant, laying and compaction equipment shall be
obtained from Client. Tentative approval of specific items shall be made in advance of
start of project paving operations. Final approval shall be made only after the adequacy
of the plant and laying equipment has been demonstrated in full-scale production. All
equipment required to perform the work shall be maintained in a satisfactory working
condition at all times.

Deliveries shall be such that spreading and rolling of all the mixture prepared can be
completed within normal working hours.

Placement of the surface course shall be done in two (2) sequences, where binder course
may be installed after completion of the base course and wearing course may be installed
later.

Transport of asphalt-concrete mixture to project site shall be in trucks having tight, clean
compartments. Covers over mixture shall be provided to protect from weather and
prevent loss of heat.

4.4.6 Placing the mix

The asphalt concrete mixture shall be placed on the prepared surface and spread using
mechanical spreader. Spread mixture at a minimum rolling temperature.
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Inaccessible and small areas may be placed by hand. Place each course in the required
amounts so they will conform to the indicated grade, cross section and thickness when
compacted.

The mix shall be placed and spread to such depth that after compaction the course will
have the required thickness.
In areas where the use of machine spreading is not practical, the mixture shall be

spread, compacted and finished using hand tools, before the mixture becomes cooler
than acceptable working temperature.

4.4.7 Joints
Joints shall be carefully made between old and new pavements or between successive
days’ work to ensure a continuous bond between adjoining work. Joints shall have the
same texture, density and smoothness as other sections of the asphalt concrete course.

Contact surfaces shall be cleaned of sand, dirt or other objectionable material. Tack coat
shall be applied.

Transverse joints shall be offset in succeeding courses not less than 600 mm. The edge
of the previously placed course shall be cut back to expose an even, vertical surface for
the full course thickness.

Longitudinal joints shall be offset in succeeding courses not less than 150 mm. When the
edges of longitudinal joints are irregular, honeycombed or inadequately compacted, all
unsatisfactory sections shall be cut back to expose an even, vertical surface for the full
course thickness.

4.4.8 Curbs
Curbs shall be placed on compacted pavement surfaces. Precast kerb materials shall be
placed to the cross section to standard local shapes (approximately 100 x 200 mm) using
machine laying methods, unless otherwise authorized by the Client.

Lean concrete and a light tack coat shall be applied unless pavement surface is still tacky
and free from dust.

4.4.9 Compaction
Rolling operations shall begin soon after placing when the mixture will bear the weight of
the roller without excessive displacement. The line or direction of rolling shall not be
suddenly changed.

The mixture shall be compacted with hot hand tampers or vibrating plate compactors in
all areas inaccessible to rollers to achieve the required compaction.

Heavy equipment, including rollers, shall not be permitted to stand still on the finished
surface, before it has thoroughly cooled or set.

Local methods can be used and are subject to approval by Client.

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Rolling shall be continued until all roller marks are eliminated and the course has attained
the required field density of at least 97% of the marshal density of the material being laid.

4.4.10 Patching
Deficient areas shall be removed for the full depth of the course. Sides shall be cut
perpendicular and parallel to the direction of traffic with edges vertical.

A tack coat shall be applied before placing asphalt concrete mixture.

4.4.11 Tack coat

The tack coat shall be applied to asphalt joints and between asphalt layers at the rate of
0.23 to 0.70 litre/m².

Tack coat shall be applied by brush to contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, manholes and
other structures projecting into or abutting asphalt concrete pavement.

4.4.12 Weather Limitations

Prime and tack coats shall be applied only when the ambient temperature is above 10C
and when the temperature has not been below 2C for twelve (12) hours immediately
before application. It shall not be applied when base is wet or contains excess moisture.

4.4.13 Concrete Pavement

Execution of concrete works for yard paving shall be in accordance with Specification for
Reinforced Concrete: SGGP-9464-CI-SP-1001, but shall, however, fulfil the following
requirements:

4.4.14 Sub-grade
The sub-grade shall be regulated, trimmed, and compacted as defined in the
requirements of this Specification (refer to paragraph 4.2).

4.4.15 Sub-base
The sub-base of selected approved material and a suitable compacted thickness shall
be executed as defined in the requirements of this Specification (refer to paragraph 4.3).
The top surface of the sub-base shall be blinded as necessary with sand and well rolled.
The cement content of the concrete shall then be adjusted to suit.

4.4.16 Base course

Base course of lean concrete of designed thickness shall be placed on the sub-base to
support the paving.

An approved sheeting shall be provided to prevent absorption of the water of the concrete
mix by the sub-base, laid in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

4.4.17 Concrete paving

Concrete paving shall consist of reinforced concrete slabs cast in situ.
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Dimensions of the slabs shall be determined by the detailed engineering design.

Steel reinforcement shall be supported adequately so as to maintain its position during

concrete pours.

Finished concrete surfaces shall have a wood float finish.

Dowels shall be adequately supported, so that displacement does not occur during
pouring.

Miscellaneous steel and pipe inserts penetrating the paving shall be held firmly in
position.

Expansion and construction joints shall be carefully carried out according to the detailed
engineering design.

4.5 Shoulders
Trash and debris shall be removed from compacted sub-grade before placing fill.

The width of shoulder shall be extended from the edges of pavement to the near edge of
ditches.

Where side forms are used, fill shall be placed for the full width and depth of shoulder
outside of forms. After pavement courses are completed, the forms shall be removed and
shoulders completed to the edges of pavement.

Where side forms are not used, fill shall be placed in horizontal layers in conjunction with
the base course.

Fill shall be placed in horizontal layers less than 200 mm in loose thickness.

The compacted thickness shall meet the thickness of the surface course.

Each layer of fill shall be compacted to at least 95% of the maximum density obtained in
the laboratory at optimum moisture content as determined by ASTM D1557.

4.6 Landscaping
Areas to receive lawn and ground cover are to have 300 mm of planting soil mixture
installed, free from stones, so that finished grades meet those shown on the planting
plan.

4.7 Unpaved Areas

The sub-grade shall be prepared by scarifying to a minimum depth of 150 mm and shall
be levelled and compacted to 90% density.

Loose stones shall be equally spread and raked to a thickness of 75 mm.

Loose (crushed) stones particles size shall be 15-30 mm.

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4.8 Miscellaneous
Prior to placement of tiles or blocks Contractor shall verify if sub-grade is compacted to
90% density.

Before tiles or block work is installed a weed killer shall be applied.

Tiles and/or block work shall be installed true to line and level conform to the drawings.

5. TOLERANCES
The regularity of the finished surfaces of the bituminous pavement, as checked with a 3m
straight-edge, shall not deviate from the elevations given on detailed engineering
drawings by the following:

Sub-base, base course, shoulders : ± 12 mm

Binder course : ± 6 mm
Surface course- Transverse : ± 6 mm
Surface course- Longitudinal : ± 4 mm

In place compacted thicknesses of the road structure layers shall not deviate by the
following from the thicknesses required by the pavement design:

Binder course and tack coat : ± 6 mm

Wearing course: ± 6 mm
Base course: ±12 mm
The regularity of the finished surfaces of the concrete pavement, as checked with a 3m
straight-edge, shall not deviate from the elevations given on detailed engineering
drawings by the following:

Sub-base or sub-grade : ± 12 mm
Pavement, all directions: ± 3 mm
Where the surface regularity falls outside the specified tolerances, the contractor shall be
liable for rectifying it to the satisfaction of the Client.

6. PROTECTION
Newly placed material shall be protected from traffic by barricades or other suitable
method, until the mixture has cooled and/or attained its maximum degree of hardness.

After final rolling, vehicular traffic shall not be permitted on the asphalt concrete pavement
until it has cooled and hardened, and in no case sooner than six (6) hours.

After finishing, any traffic, neither vehicles, nor pedestrians on to the concrete pavement
shall be permitted until it has had its initial setting, but in no case sooner than twelve (12)
hours.

7. CLEANING
As soon as the work is completed and approved by the Client, the Contractor shall, at its
own expense, remove all waste, trash, debris, fill material and road materials from the
site and dispose in a legal manner in an approved disposal area.

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8. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL

8.1 General
The appointed Contractor shall ensure the quality of the work in respect of both
workmanship and materials. There shall be an element of self-certification and this shall
be formalized by submission to the Client.

The Client reserves the right of inspection during all phases of the works.

Each layer shall be checked and approved by the Client or his representative before any
activity on the following layer can start.

Acceptance of the sub-grade, (sub)base and base course before surfacing, shall be
based on the design requirements and resulting criteria from in-situ density tests.
Examples of suitable tests, as far as compaction is concerned, are California Bearing
Ratio (CBR), plate bearing test or other DE-situ density tests in accordance with ASTM
D1557.

8.2 Testing Agency

Contractor shall provide services of testing agency approved by the Client and meeting
the requirements of ASTM E329 to perform required tests. Tests shall

include, but not be limited to, sampling asphaltic concrete material at batch plant and at
the jobsite.

The concrete pavement shall be tested according to Specification:” SGGP-9464-CI-SP-

1001 Specification for Reinforced Concrete”.

Quality requirements for sub-grade, sub-base, base course, aggregates, mineral filler,
asphalt concrete mixture and concrete slabs shall be proved through field tests during all
construction stages.

9. DOCUMENTATION
The Contractor shall submit testing laboratory reports to the Client for verification of
materials and installation requirements of this specification.

Reports shall show the relevant information on (but not limited to):

 Sand, e.g. for sub-bases

 Gravel/crushed rocks/crushed stones
 Asphaltic concrete
 Reinforced concrete

The Contractor is responsible for, but not limited to, keeping record and documenting the
following:

 Material receipts
 Test reports
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 Sieve analysis
 Composition of mixtures
 Air temperature at time of execution
 Mixture temperature
 Certificates of compliance with relevant standard specifications
 Client's approval documents

Documents shall be available to the Client or its representative at all times.

A complete set of all documents related to the works shall be handed over to the Client
or its representative upon completion.

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