Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy

3. Section-1400
2. Tests during construction
The Quality Control Tests /checks to be carried out during construction are indicated in Table
1400.2
TABLE 1400.2: QUALITY CONTROL TESTS DURING CONSTRUCTION
S.No. Material / Work Test / Check Frequency
1. All concrete works a) Workability (IS:1199) As per Table 1200.3
b) Cube strength (IS:516)
c) Curing
2. Concrete for foundation a) Dewatering As per Table 1200.3
substructure, super- b) Form panels,
structure (For submersible c) Jointing,
bridges) d) Cover to reinforcements
3. Formwork Design, Erection, Camber, etc. As per Table 900.3
4. Reinforcement cage Dia, spacing, cover as per drawings - do -
5. Kerbs, drain pipes As indicated in drawings - do -
railings / parapets
6. Bearings & Expansion Joints Manufacturer’s Specification - do -
7. Jointing of pipes & bedding As per Table 1100.2 During construction
8. Cement Concrete As per Table 1501.3 (Items 5,6,7 & 8) Table 1501.3 (Items 5,6,7 & 8)
Pavement (Additional tests)
9. Equipment for handling - Adequacy of chain pulley block Check by AE
pipes (prior to lowering) - Stability of Tripod arrangement etc.
3. Quality Control checks by AE / EE
The quality control checks by AE / EE are indicated in Table 1400.3.
TABLE 1400.3: QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS BY AE/EE
S.No. Material / Work Test / Check Frequency Designation of
Inspecting Officer
1. All plain and RCC a) Compressive (cube) At the end of work AE / EE
components Strength (IS: 516) (Analysis of Test Results)
Before acceptance of work
b) Honey combing and As and when inspected AE / EE
finishing AE / EE
c) Workmanship AE / EE
2. Wearing coat Camber / tolerances /
levels At the end of work AE
3. Approaches a) Gradient One check on each side of AE / EE
b) Pavement Surface approach along centre line
4. Protection works a) Pitching of Slopes Before onset of monsoon EE
b) Thickness & Length
of Apron
c) Head, Face and
Cut off walls
5. CC Pavement Item 2 of Table 1501.4 Before acceptance of work AE/EE
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