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S. Description of Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be done Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting authority
No. Activity BSPTCL in BSPTCL
Agency Extent

1. Preliminary a) Route alignment Optimization of route a. Preliminary survey. Contractor 100% at Field 100% based on record Project In-charge
/Detailed length b. Topographical map documents
Survey
c. Tower spotting data
given by Engg.

b) Route profiling & 1. Ground clearance. a. Sag template Contractor 100% at Field 100% based on record Site In-charge
tower spotting. 2. Cold wt. Span -do- -do- documents

3. Hot wt. Span b. Tower Spotting data -do- -do- -do-

4. Sum of Adj. Span c. Route alignment -do- -do- -do-

(wind span)

5. Angle of Devn. -do- -do- -do-

6. Suitability of Tower -do- -do- Verification of 100% at Field

spotting in hilly area

2. Check Survey Tower Location & Final i) Alignment a. Route alignment Contractor 100% at Field i) All angle towers in plains Site Engineer
Length ii) Final Length b. Tower Schedule -do- -do- and 50% in hilly terrains.

iii) Angel of deviation & c. Profile ii) Final length to be checked

pit marking- on 100% basis based on

records/documents 20 %
test check at site for
physical verification.

3. Detailed Soil a) Bore log 1. Depth of bore log As per BSPTCL Contractor 100% at Field To witness 20% at Field Site Engineer
Investigation 2. SPT Test Specification

3. Collection of samples
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No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

b) Tests on samples As per tech. Specs. As per BSPTCL Contractor 100% by testing lab Review of lab test results Site In-charge
Specification (Testing in BSPTCL (Reports to be signed by (All soil reports to have based on the guide

accepted Lab) Testing person & Checking signature of BSPTCL line issued by

person) executive reviewing the BSPTCL in Annex-6

report )

c) Special foundations As per tech. Specs As per BSPTCL Contractor 100% by testing lab Review of lab test results Site In-charge
Specification (Testing of samples in (Reports to be signed by (All soil reports to have based on the guide

BSPTCL accepted Lab) Testing person & Checking signature of BSPTCL line issued by

person) executive reviewing the BSPTCL in Annex-6

report )

4 Revetment RR Masonry a) Size of Stone CPWD Spec. Contractor 100% physical Physical verification on Site Engineer
verification per source random basis
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b) Water absorption -Do- -Do- 1 sample/ source Review of Lab Test results -Do-

(Testing in BSPTCL
accepted Lab)

c) Cement : sand As per BSPTCL Contractor 100% Physical verification in -Do-

ratio in mortar Specification random.
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S. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting
No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

5 Benching Checking of Reduced Reduced Level As per approved Contractor 100% 100% by Site Engineer and Site In-charge
Level drawings 20% by Line In-charge

6. Tower
Foundation

A) Materials 1. Brand approval Cement of approved Contractor 100% Any new brand cement BSPTCL-HQ

1. Cement brands by BSPTCL may proposed by Contractor shall

be procured. be submitted to BSPTCLfor
approval

2. Physical tests As per document at Contractor Review of 100% MTC’s 100% review of lab test Site In-charge
Annexure-I of this FQP Samples to be taken jointly and one sample for every results and MTC.

with BSPTCL and tested at batch number of Test results shall be sent by
BSPTCL approved lab manufacturer. the Lab. by E-mail directly to
BSPTCL; further, hard copy
of test certificate shall also
be sent by the Lab directly to
BSPTCL by postal Address.

3. Chemical Tests -do- Contractor Review of all MTC’s 100% review of MTC test Site In-charge
Chemical results
composition of
Cement
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No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent BSPTCL

2. a) Reinforcement 1. Source approval May be procured either Contractor 100% Material shall be supplied Site In-charge

Steel from main producers from Main Producers /

directly or through the authorized dealers.
authorized dealers who
can produce MTC from
main producers with
traceability.

2. Physical and As per annexure-2 of Contractor to submit MTC 100% MTC’s 100% review of MTC. Site In-charge
Chemical analysis this FQP One sample* / 500MT / Review of Lab test results.
test Manufacturer shall be Test results shall be sent by
jointly sealed by BSPTCL the Lab. by E-mail directly to
and tested at BSPTCL BSPTCL; further, hard copy
approved Lab. * Note: All of test certificate shall also
sizes of 10mm and above be sent by the Lab. directly
shall be taken for testing to BSPTCL by postal
in every 500MT. Address.

2. b) Miscellaneous Source Approval. Source with material contractor As proposed by To verify documents. Site In charge
structural steel . meeting BSPTCL contractor
Specification
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S. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting
No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

3. Coarse 1. Source approval Source with materials Contractor Proposed by the To review the proposal Site In-charge
Aggregates meeting BSPTCL Contractor, indicating the based on the documents Once approved, the
Specification location of the quarry and particular quarry
based on the test results of shall be used for all
Joint samples tested at the running
BSPTCL accepted Lab. contracts under
various packages.

2. Physical tests As per document at Contractor One sample per 1000 cum 100% review of lab test Site In charge.
Annexure-3 of this FQP or part thereof per source results.
for 765KV & above TL and Out of these 100% samples,
One sample per 500 cum BSPTCL shall witness at
or part thereof per source TPL, 5 samples selected at
for 500KV & below TL , random, spread during the
Samples to be tested by overall execution period of
Contractor in BSPTCL contract.
approved lab

4. Fine aggregate 1. Source approval Source with materials Contractor Proposed by the To review the proposal Project In-charge
meeting BSPTCL Contractor, indicating the based on the documents. Once approved, the
particular quarry
Specification location of the quarry and shall be used for all
based on the results of the running
contracts under
Joint samples tested in various packages.
BSPTCL accepted lab.

S. Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting

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No. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Agency Extent BSPTCL authority in
of Activity done BSPTCL

2. Physical test As per Annexure-4 of Contractor One sample per 1000 cum 100% review of lab test Site In charge.
this FQP or part thereof per source results.
for 765KV & above TL and Out of these 100% samples,
One sample per 500 cum BSPTCL shall witness at
or part thereof per source TPL, 5 samples selected at
for 500KV & below TL , random, spread during the
Samples to be tested by overall execution period of
Contractor in BSPTCL contract.
approved lab

5. Water 1. Cleanliness (Water BSPTCL Specification Contractor 100% visual check at Field Verification at random Site Engineer
shall be fresh and
clean)

2. PH Value - do - Contractor One sample per source 100% review of the test Site Engineer

at site with calibrated PH results

meter or any other Ph not less than 6

approved method

B) Foundation 1. Visual observation BSPTCL Specification Contractor 100% at Field 100% at Field a. [other than b & c
Classification of soil strata locations below]

2. Ground water Recommendation by

level Site Engineer to be

approved by Site in-
3. History of water
charge after visiting
table in adj.
at least 5% locations
Area/surface
water b. In case of
WBC/SFR/FS / ULE
4. Soil Investigation
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wherever required / Raised Chimney
based on
recommendation by
Site In-charge, to be
approved by
ESE,T/C after
visiting at least 5%
locations.
****Project In-charge
shall visit at least
2% locations for
Test Check.

c. For Spl. Fdns.

(shallow depth, pile
foundation, well
foundation etc.)
approval in principle
shall be granted by
the BSPTCL-HQ &
site approvals shall
be granted by ESE,
T/C.
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No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

C) Concrete
Works

a)Before
concreting

1. Bottom of Depth of foundation Construction Drgs. Contractor 100% at Field 100% check by BSPTCL Site Engineer
excavated earth

2.P.C.C Grade , Completeness IS:456 and BSPTCL Joint Inspection by BSPTCL For all locations For all locations Site Engineer
thickness & Size approved construction and CONTRACTOR
drawings & specification.

3. Stub setting 1) Centre Line Construction Drgs -do- -do- -do- *_* -do-

2) Diagonals -do- -do- -do- -do- *_* -do-

3) Level of stubs -do- -do- -do- -do- *_* -do-

[Link] steel Placement Bar bending schedule. -do- -do- -do- *_* -do-
*_* At least 5%
locations shall be cross
verified by immediate
Reporting Officer / Site
In-charge, at random
with respect to stub
setting and
reinforcement steel
placement.
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No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
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BSPTCL

b) During 1. Workability Slump test Range 25 mm to 55 mm Contractor Minimum One per day per check at random Site Engineer
concreting refer document at location
Annexure-5 of this FQP

2. Concrete Strength Cubes Comp Strength As per annexure-5 of Contractor One sample of 3 cubes in Normally testing shall be Site Engineer.
this FQP Casting of cubes at site. each tower locations if all carried out at the cube

Cubes to be tested for 28 the legs are cast Testing Facility installed by
Out of testing on
days strength at BSPTCL continuously without contractor at BSPTCL
10% samples to be
appd. Lab /BSPTCL Lab/At interruption. If otherwise, premises, in the witness of
witness by BSPTCL
site (if testing machine additional 3 cubes to be BSPTCL. Alternatively,
Site Engineer and at
installed by contractor is taken for every subsequent samples shall be tested at
least 5% samples at
duly calibrated by NABL continuous casting case. BSPTCL approved Labs/
random, shall be
Lab.) Note: It is to be ensured BSPTCL Lab. In this case,
witnessed by Site
that in every case 3 test results shall be sent by
Cubes at 100% location are In-charge.
samples shall be selected the Lab, by E-mail directly to
to be taken in presence of In-case of
in such a way that one BSPTCL; further, hard copy
BSPTCL officials Site/BSPTCL Lab,
each from start, middle and of Test Certificate shall also
100% witness by
end of the casting process. be sent by the Lab directly to
BSPTCL
BSPTCL by Postal Address.
Representative.
Further, BSPTCL to witness
testing on 20% samples and
also to review 100% test
results.
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S. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting
No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

[Link] Concrete Top level of chimney Appd. Drgs. Contractor 100% at Field 100% check by BSPTCL Site Engineer
concrete w.r.t GL

c) After Back filling Completeness As per Specification Contractor 100% 100% Site Engineer
Concreting

7. Pile Refer FQP OF

Foundations TRANSMISSION
LINE PILE
FOUNDATION

8. Tower 1. Materials of Visual checking for Appd. Drgs./BOM Contractor 100% at stores 100% verification of records Site Engineer
Erection Tower member/bolts 1. Stacking
& 2. Cleanliness
nuts/washers/accesso
3. Galvanizing
ries
4. Damages

2. Erection of Super- 1. Sequence of As per Appd. Contractor 100% at field Random Site Engineer
structure erection Drgs./BSPTCL
specification

2. Check for As per Appd. Contractor 100% at field 25% by Site Engr and random Site In charge
completeness Drgs./BSPTCL by Site Incharge.
specification
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S. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting
No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

3. Tightening of -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

nuts and bolts

4. Check for -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

verticality

5. Tack welding for BSPTCL Contractor 100% at Field -do- Site Engineer
bolts & nuts Specification

3. Tower footing TFR at locations BSPTCL Contractor 100% at Field 20% locations to be verified Site In-charge

resistance (TFR) before and after Specification

earthing.

9 Earthing Pipe Type Salt & charcoal As per approved Contractor 100% Checking of record 100% Site Engineer
drawings and physical verification in
Random

Counterpoise Type Length & Depth of As per approved Contractor 100% ---do--- Site Engineer
earth electrode. drawings
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S. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting
No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

10 Stringing 1. Materials

a) Insulators 1. Visual check for BSPTCL Contractor 100% at Field 100% verification of records Site Engineer
cleanliness/glazing/ Specification and to carry Physical
cracks/and white verification random checks
spots. 10%

2. IR Value Minimum acceptable -do- Test shall be carried on 100 % by Contractor and Site In-charge

value 2000 Mega 100% insulators using record review by BSPTCL

ohm 5/10 kV (DC) Megger and joint witnessing by
BSPTCL on 05% insulator

3. Traceability Packing list/CIP Contractor 100% at field 100% Review of records Site Engineer

(Make/batch
No./Locations
where installed)
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S. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting
No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

b) Conductor On receipt, Packing list/CIP Contractor 100% at stores 20% check Site Engineer

1. Visual check of
drum.

2. Check for seals -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

and BSPTCL
signed sticker on
outer end

3. Check depth -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

from top of flange
to the top of the
outer most layer

c) Earth wire Check for seals at Packing list/ CIP Contractor 100% at stores 20% check -do-
both ends

2. Field activity

a) Before Stringing Readiness for Stringing procedures Contractor Readiness certificate to Review of Certificate Site In-charge

stringing as per BSPTCL be submitted by the

specification Contractor
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No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

b) During stringing (Conductor/Earth-

wire)

1. Scratch/cut Appd. Drawings/ Contractor 100% at Field 100% verification of record & Site Engineer
check (Visual) BSPTCL Specn. 20% Field check

2. Repair sleeve -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

3. Mid span Joints -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

4. Guying (in case Appd. Guying -do- -do- 100% Site Engineer
of towers not arrangement/BSPTC
designed for one L Specn.
side stringing)

c) After stringing Check for,

1. Sag/Tension Stringing Chart / -do- -do- 100% verification of record & Site Engineer
tower Spotting data 20% field check

2. Electrical As per Appd. -do- -do- -do- -do-

clearances Drgs./BSPTCL
specifications
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S. Description Items to be Checked Tests/Checks to be Ref. documents Check/Testing Counter Check/Test by Accepting
No. of Activity done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

i) Ground -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

clearance

ii) Live metal -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

clearance etc.

3. Jumpering -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

4. Copper bond As per Appd. Contractor 100% at Field 100% record & Field Site Engineer
Drgs./BSPTCL Check 20%
Specification

5a). Placement As per Specn./Drgs/ -do- -do- -do- -do-

of spacer/damper placement chart

5b) Tightening of -do - -do- 100% with fixed torque -do- -do-
bolts & nuts as per wrench.
manufacturer
recommendations.

11. Final Testing a) Readiness of 1. Completeness of BSPTCL latest pre- Joint inspection by 100% 100% Site In-charge

a) Pre- lines for pre- line. commissioning BSPTCL and Contractor

commissioni commissioning 2. Meggar test of procedures (Doc. No.

ng of lines line D-2-01-70-01-00)
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No. Activity Checked done BSPTCL authority in
Agency Extent
BSPTCL

b)Commissioni Readiness of 1. Digital a) BSPTCL latest pre- -do- -do- -do- -do-
ng of line lines for photograph of each commissioning
commissioning tower to ascertain procedures
the completeness b) Pre-
of tower. commissioning
Report
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Annex-1
(Sheet 01 of 03)
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND PERMISSIBLE LIMITS FOR CEMENT

ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT

S. Name of the test Ordinary Portland Cement 33 Ordinary Portland Cement Ordinary Portland Cement Remarks
No. grade as per IS 269 43 grade as per IS 8112 53 grade as per IS 12269

a) Physical tests To be conducted in apprd. Lab

(i) Fineness Specific surface area shall not be Specific surface area shall not be Specific surface area shall not be less Blaine’s air permeability method as per
less than 225 sq.m. per Kg. or less than 225 sq.m. per Kg or 2250 than 225 sq.m. per Kg or 2250 IS 4031 (Part-2) / Sieve analysis as per
2250 Cm2/gm. Cm2/gm. Cm2/gm. IS 4031 (part-3)

(ii) Compressive strength 72 ± 1 hour : Not less than 16 Mpa 72 ± 1 hour : Not less than 23 Mpa 72 ± 1 hour : Not less than 27Mpa As per IS 4031 (Part-6)
2 2
(16 N/mm2) ( 23 N/mm ) (27 N/mm )

168 ± 2 hour : Not less than 22 168 ± 2 hour : Not less than 168 ± 1 hour : Not less than 37Mpa (
2 2
Mpa (22 N/mm2) 33Mpa ( 33 N/mm ) 37 N/mm )

672 ± 4 hour : Not less than 33 672 ± 4 hour : Not less than 43 672 ± 1 hour : Not less than 53 Mpa (
2 2
Mpa (33 N/mm2) Mpa ( 43 N/mm ) 53 N/mm )

(iii) Initial & Final setting Initial setting time : Not less than 30 Initial setting time : Not less than 30 Initial setting time : Not less than 30 As per IS 4031 (Part-5)
time minutes minutes minutes

Final setting time : Not more than Final setting time : Not more than Final setting time : Not more than 600 -do-
600 minutes 600 minutes minutes

(iv) Soundness Unaerated cement shall not have Unaerated cement shall not have Unaerated cement shall not have an Le Chatlier and Autoclave test as per IS
an expansion of more than 10mm an expansion of more than 10mm expansion of more than 10mm when 4031 (Part-3)
when tested by Le Chatlier and when tested by Le Chatlier and tested by Le Chatlier and 0.8% by
0.8% by Autoclave test. 0.8% by Autoclave test Autoclave test.
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S. Name of the test Ordinary Portland Cement 33 Ordinary Portland Cement Ordinary Portland Cement Remarks
No. grade as per IS 269 43 grade as per IS 8112 53 grade as per IS 12269

b) Chemical composition tests Review of MTC only

a) Ratio of percentage of lime to a) Ratio of percentage of lime to a) Ratio of percentage of lime to

percentage of silica, alumina percentage of silica, alumina percentage of silica, alumina &
& iron oxide 0.66 to 1.02 & iron oxide 0.66 to 1.02 iron oxide 0.80 to 1.02%

b) Ratio of percentage of a) Ratio of percentage of a) Ratio of percentage of alumina

alumina to that of iron oxide alumina to that of iron oxide to that of iron oxide Minimum
Minimum 0.66% Minimum 0.66 0.66%

c) Insoluble residue, percentage c) Insoluble residue, percentage c) Insoluble residue, percentage

by mass Max. 4.00% by mass Max. 2.00% by mass Max. 2.00%

d) Magnesia percentage by d) Magnesia percentage by d) Magnesia percentage by mass

mass Max. 6% mass Max. 6% Max. 6%

e) Total sulphur content e) Total sulphur content e) Total sulphur content calculated
calculated as sulphuric calculated as sulpuric as sulpuric anhydride (SO3),
anhydride (SO3), percentage anhydride (SO3), percentage percentage by mass not more
by mass not more than 2.5 by mass not more than 2.5 than 2.5 and 3.0 when tri-
and 3.0 when tri-calcium and 3.0 when tri-calcium calcium aluminate percent by
aluminate percent by mass is aluminate percent by mass is mass is 5 or less and greater
5 or less and greater than 5 5 or less and greater than 5 than 5 respectively.
respectively. respectively.

f) Total loss on ignition shall not be f) Total loss on ignition shall not be f) Total loss on ignition shall not be
more than 5 percent more than 5 percent more than 5 percent
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S. Name of the test Remarks
No.

2. PORTLAND POZZOLANA CEMENT AS PER IS 1489/2005

a) Physical tests i) Fineness Specific surface area shall not be less than 300 sq.m. per Kg. or To be conducted in BSPTCL
2
3000 Cm /gm approved Lab
2
ii) Compressive strength a) 72 ± 1 hour : Not less than 16 Mpa (16 N/mm )
2
b) 168 ± 2 hour : Not less than 22 Mpa (22 N/mm )
2
c) 672 ± 4 hour : Not less than 33 Mpa (33 N/mm )

iii) Initial & Final setting time Initial setting time : Not less than 30 minutes
Final setting time : Not more than 600 minutes

iv) Soundness Un aerated cement shall not have an expansion of more than 10mm Le chatlier test and 0.8% by Autoclave
test as per IS 4031 (Part-3)

b) Chemical
composition tests

a) Magnesia percentage by mass Max. 6% Review of MTCC only

b) Insoluble material, percentage by mass x + 4 (100-x)/100 where x is the declared % of pozzolana -do-
in the PPC

c) Total sulphur content calculated as sulpuric anhydride (SO 3), percentage by mass not more than -do-
3.0

Total loss on ignition shall not be more than 5 percent

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Annex-2
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND PERMISSIBLE LIMITS FOR REINFORCEMENT STEEL
AS PER IS 1786-1985 Edition-4.3 (2004-12)

S. Name of the test Fe 415 Fe 500

No.

i) Chemical analysis test

Carbon 0.30 Percent Maximum 0.30 Percent Maximum
0.060 Percent Maximum 0.055 Percent Maximum
Sulphur
0.060 Percent Maximum 0.055 Percent Maximum
Phosphorus
0.11 Percent Maximum 0.105 Percent Maximum
Sulphur & Phosphorus

ii) Physical tests

a) Tensile Strength Minimum 10% more than actual 0.2% proof 8 % more than actual 0.2% proof stress
stress but not less than 485 but not less than 545 N/[Link]
N/[Link].

b) 0.2% of proof stress/Yield stress 415 500

2
Minimum, N/mm

c) Elongation percent , Minimum 14.5 12

iii) Bend & Rebend tests Pass Pass

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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND PERMISSIBLE LIMITS FOR COARSE AGGREGATES AS PER IS 383
3. Coarse Aggregates

i) Physical Tests

a) Determination of a. IS Sieve %age passing for Single-Sized Aggregate Percentage Passing for graded Aggregate of nominal size
particles size Designation of nominal size

40 mm 20 mm 16 mm 12.5 mm 10 mm 40 mm 20 mm 16 mm 12.5 mm

63 mm 100 - - - - - - - -

40 mm 85 to 100 100 - - - 95 to 100 100 - -

20 mm 0 to 20 85 to 100 100 - - 30 to 70 95 to 100 100 100

16 mm - - 85 to 100 100 - - - 90-100 -

12.5 mm - - - 85 to 100 100 - - - 90 to 100

10 mm 0 to 5 0 to 20 0 to 30 0 to 45 85 to 100 10 to 35 25 to 55 30 to 70 40 to 85

4.75 mm - 0 to 5 0 to 5 0 to 10 0 to 20 0 to 5 0 to 10 0 to 10 0 to 10

2.36 mm - - - - 0 to 5 - - - -

b. Flakiness index Not to exceed 25%

c. Crushing Value Not to exceed 45%

d. Presence of deletrious material Total presence of deleterious materials not to exceed 5%

e. Hardness Abrasion value not more than 50%, Impact value not more than 45%

f. Soundness test (for concrete work Not to exceed 12% when tested with sodium sulphate and 18% when tested with magnesium sulphate
subject to frost action)
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND PERMISSIBLE LIMITS FOR FINE AGGREGATES AS PER IS 383

4. Fine aggregates

i) Physical Tests Percentage passing for

IS Sieve Designation
a) Determination of particle size F.A. Zone I F.A. Zone II F.A. Zone III

10 mm 100 100 100

4.75 mm 90-100 90-100 90-100

2.36 mm 60-95 75-100 85-100

1.18 mm 30-70 55-90 75-100

600 microns 15-34 35-59 60-79

300 microns 5 to 20 8 to 30 12 to 40

150 microns 0-10 0-10 0-10

b) Silt content Not to exceed 8% Not to exceed 8% Not to exceed 8%

c) Presence of deleterious material Total presence of deleterious materials shall not exceed 5%

d) Soundness Applicable to concrete work subject 12% when tested with sodium sulphate and 15% when tested with magnesium sulphate
to frost action
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA AND PERMISSIBLE LIMITS FOR CONCRETE WORK

1) Concrete a) Workability Slump shall be recorded by slump cone method and it shall between 25-55 mm.
b) Compressive strength For nominal (volumetric) concrete mixes compressive strength for 1:1.5:3
(Cement : Fine aggregates : Coarse aggregates) concrete 28 days strength
shall be min 265Kg/cm2 and for 1:2:4 (Cement: Fine Aggregate: Coarse
Aggregate) nominal mix concrete 28 days strength shall be min 210Kg/cm2.

Notes:
1) ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA BASED ON 28 DAYS COMPRESSIVE STRENGTHS FOR NOMINAL MIX CONCRETE:
a) On the basis of mandatory lab test result, in case of actual average compressive strength being less than specified strength but up to 70% of
specified strength, concrete may be accepted and the rate payable shall be in the same proportion as the actual average compressive strength bears
to specified compressive strength.
b) If the actual average strength of accepted sample is less than 70% of specified strength, the Site -in-charge shall reject the defective portion of work
represent by sample and nothing shall be paid for the rejected work. Remedial measures necessary to retain the structure shall be taken at the risk
and cost of contractor. If, however, the Engineer-in-charge / Project In-charge so desires, he may order additional tests to be carried out to ascertain if
the structure can be retained/rectified. All the charges in connection with these additional tests shall be borne by the Contractor.
2) 53 Grade cement shall be used after obtaining specific approval of the Engineer in charge.
3) Portland slag cement conforming to IS:455 may be used as per Technical Specification.
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General Notes:
1) This Field Quality Plan is not to limit the supervisory checks which are otherwise required to be carried out during execution of work as per
drawings/Technical specifications etc.
2) All materials under supply contract should have D.I. before they are erected.
3) Contractor shall be responsible for implementing/documenting the FQP. Documents shall be handed over by the contractor to BSPTCL after the
completion of the work.
4) Project incharge means over all incharge of work. Site in-charge means in-charge of the line. Site engineer means in -charge of the section.
5) In case of deviation the approving authority will be one step above the officer designated for acceptance in this quality plan subject to minimum level
of Line incharge.
6) Acceptance criteria and permissible limits for tests are indicated in the Annexures. However for further details/tests BSPTCL specification and
relevant Indian standards shall be referred.
7) Tests as mentioned in this FQP shall generally be followed. However E.I.C. reserves the right to order additional tests wherever required
necessary at the cost of the agency.
8) All counter checks/tests by BSPTCL shall be carried out by BSPTCL’s officials’ at least at the level of Site Engineer.
9) The authorized dealer means the dealer whose names are listed in the main producer’s web site or certified by the main producers.
10) Accepting Authority for testing Laboratory shall be Regional Head.
11) Mobile Testing Labs owned by the contractor may also be acceptable if their facilities meet the testing requirements and the testing equipments are
properly calibrated at Third Party Labs where testing/calibration is to be carried out should be accredited by NABL or an agency operating in line with
ISO/IEC 17011 and having full membership & MRA of ILAC/APLAC, subject to approval of project Incharge.
12) READYMIX CONCRETE (RMC) IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USE. HOWEVER, SITE INCHARGE SHALL APPROVE THE SOURCE OF MATERIALS
TO BE USED FOR RMC .The documentation to be maintained shall be as per IS 4926:2003 i.e i) Information to be supplied by the purchaser
(clause 7)
ii) Information to be supplied by the producer (clause 8)
iii) Sampling for concrete strength should be one set of 3 nos of cubes for every 50 cu.m or part thereof for each day of concreting and 28
days compressive strength shall be tested in line with IS:456.
14) Epoxy coating on reinforcement steel wherever required shall be done as per IS 13620.
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15) Cement is to be used in the order it is delivered (ie. First in First Out). Cement bought to works shall not be more than 6 weeks old from the date of
manufacture. In case the cement remains in storage for more than 3 months, the cement shall be retested before use and shall be rejected, if it fails
to conform to any of the requirements given in the relevant Indian Standard. Cement shall be packed in bags and stored in accordance with the
provisions in IS -4082.
16) If e-mail facility is not available in BSPTCL approved Lab, report may be collected directly by BSPTCL/ Speed Post / Registered Post / UPC.
17) In case any Laboratory refuses to allow BSPTCL representative for witnessing the test, same shall be taken in writing and approval by BSPTCL-HQ.
18) Bidders should thoroughly go through the QAP, MQP & FQP prior to submission of proposal of bids. No extra claim on account of
implementation of this QAP, MQP & FQP under any circumstances shall be entertained. All destructive tests, wherever required in compliance of
the MQP & FQP shall be done by the contractor without extra cost implications. These MQP & FQP shall be applicable for all the contracts.
However the BSPTCL reserves the rights to waive off any testing at its discretion in the interest of the progress of the projects.
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ENGINEERING GUIDE LINE FOR CHECKING / ACCEPTING SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT:

Following are the guide line for checking and accepting the soil investigation report:

The soil investigation shall be carried out in line with the Technical Specification. The detailed soil Investigation Report should be signed by the soil
investigating agency, Line Contractor and BSPTCL’s Site Engineer and following points should be checked in the soil investigation report:

1) Normal Locations :

a) Soil investigation report should contain the bore Log sheet indicating the variation of different soil strata.

b) The Bearing capacity, Bulk density () , Submerged Density(Sub) , angle of repose () in dry as well as wet condition and Angle of internal friction (
) for different soil layers including at 3m depth shall be indicated in the Soil investigation report.

c) Present water table and history of variation of water table at the tower location shall be indicated in the soil investigation report.

d) Classification of foundation should be indicated based on the water table , Bearing capacity, Swelling Index, Soil type and the value of angle of
repose () in line with parameters indicated in the standard foundation drawings.

2) River Crossing /Special Locations:

a) A sketch indicating profile of river crossing locations with borehole positions shall be indicated in the soil investigation report.

b) Maximum discharge, Maximum velocity and Highest Flood Level (HFL) data (authenticated) of the river shall be enclosed in the Soil Investigation
Report.

c) Comprehensive Bore log Sheet indicating the depth of different Strata, Soil type , SPT value & water table for each bore hole is to be indicated in
the soil investigation report.
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d) Natural Ground Level (GL) for all the locations are to be indicated. Note that the GL & HFL should be with respect to same reference. For
example if HFL is given in RL, the ground level should be in terms of RL only. Mixing of level with respect to MSL (Mean Sea level) & RL
should be avoided.

e) Whether the river is navigable or not is to be indicated in the soil investigation report.

f) Silt factor calculation based on the laboratory test results of weighted mean diameter (dm) of soil for different layers of the soil shall be furnished in
the soil investigation report.

g) Bulk density (), Submerged Density (Sub), Value of Cohesion (C) and Angle of internal friction ( ) for different soil layers based on laboratory test
results shall be indicated in the soil investigation report.

h) If Rock is encountered prior to termination of bore hole (40m below existing Ground Level) , core drilling should be done. The details of core
recovery (Run wise) and calculation of Rock Quality Designation (RQD) together with the photograph of core sample properly placed in a core Box
are to be enclosed in the soil investigation report.

i) If the refusal is not obtained or the type of soil encountered at 40m depth below existing ground level is very poor (like loose clay, organic deposit
etc.) further boring should be continued up to a depth of 50m below Ground Level or refusal whichever is earlier and all relevant data upto termination
depth of bore holes shall be furnished in the Soil Investigation Report as detailed above.