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110Dy.Ex. Engr.13. InterlockingConcrete PavingBlocki)ii)iii)iv)Compressive StrengthWater absorptionFlexural TestResistance to wearA set of 8 blocks forevery 10000 blocks.-----do-----------do-----------do------ADDITIONAL CONDITION FOR MATERIAL TESTING15.1.2 It is mandatory on the part of Contractor to carry out all the requiredtests of various construction materials as mentioned in Schedule-'B' of theTender.If the contractor fails to submit required Test Results of the various constructionmaterials as mentioned in the items of Schedule-'B', he will be liable to depositthe amount at penal rate of five times of the amount of particular test which hehas not carried out. Contractor will be informed by the Engineer-in-charge byletter. On receipt of letter, contractor will have to either deposit the said amountor to carry out the required test within 10 days. If he again failed to carry out therequired tests in stipulated time limit, the said tests will be carried out by thedepartment and total expenditure incurred on the testing charges plus fivetimes amount of testing charges will be recovered from the Contractor's bill.As this recovery is only due to the negligence on the part of contractor to carryout work as per Tender Conditions and Executive Engineer's decision will befinal and binding on the Contractor and it cannot be challenged by theContractor by way of Appeal, Arbitration or in the Court of Law.15.2 SAMPLING OF MATERIALSSamples provided to the Engineer or his representative for their retention is tobe in the labeled boxes suitable for storage. Materials or workmanship notcorresponding in character and quality with approved samples will be rejectedby the Engineer or his representative and shall be removed from the site asdirected by the Engineer at the Contractor's cost. Samples required forapproval and testing must be supplied well in advance by at least 48 hours toallow for testing and approval. Delay to work arising from the late submission ofsample will not be acceptable as a reason for delay in the completion of work.For all materials brought from outside, the cost of sampling, testing whether inIndia or outside shall be borne by the contractor.All materials to be used on work shall be got approved in advance from theEngineer-in-charge and shall pass the test and or analysis required by him.which will be as follows :-a) As specified by the Indian Road Congress Standard Specification.Signature of Contractor No. of corrections Executive Engineer