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"Bridge Construction Methodology": Local Roads Bridge Support Unit (LRBSU) Manbhawan, Lalitpur, Nepal
"Bridge Construction Methodology": Local Roads Bridge Support Unit (LRBSU) Manbhawan, Lalitpur, Nepal
June, 2013
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COURSE INFORMATION
DURATION
TARGET GROUP Technicians of LRBSU and its partner organization having at least
intermediate level /Diploma in Civil Engineering.
COURSE
At the end of training the participants will be able to do the
OBJECTIVES
following:
Interpret drawings (plans, elevations, sections, and site
layouts), specification and construction methods to ensure
compliance to contractual requirements.
Suggest contractor for proper method of excavation and
dewatering as required.
Ensure standard methods/procedure followed in bridge
construction.
Control quality of bridge construction according to standards
or provided check list.
Check line and level of bridge components and guide the
construction process as required.
METHODOLOGY During this course wide variety of methods will be used. Whenever
possible group and/or individual practice will be utilized for
application of the skills. Principle of adult learning will guide the
overall process.
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Module Information
TIME
Module Content Expected Learning Outcome (ELO)
Pr Th
Suggest Eos:
contractors on
Identify factors that affect the excavation (Soil type, ground
Proper method of
water table)
excavation
Check stability of cut slope (refer with soil investigation
report)
Explain different preventive measures (timbering to
trenches) to be taken for excavation for different nature of 2
soil
Explain suitable/safe excavation procedure for different
possible site condition
List suitable excavated materials or disposal of the same
have no effect on environment
Introduce guideline for deposition of excavated soil
Suggest Eos:
contractors on
Explain the reason of dewatering in construction
Proper method of
dewatering Estimate quantity of seepage flow at the location
Explain different methods for dewatering (bailing, pumping,
construction of diversion channel, drainage channel, 3
bunds, cofferdams)
List appropriate techniques of dewatering Discuss factors
to be considered for dewatering to achieve the work
environment.
MODULE OBJECTIVE (S) At the end of the module, the participants will be able to:
1. Supervise the reinforcement work, formwork and concreting
work of different foundation types
2. Supervise the construction of different types of foundation
3. Control line an level for different components of foundation
work
4. Perform check in pile foundation
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TIME
Module Content Expected Learning Outcome (ELO)
Pr Th
construction Eos:
procedure for well
Describe different types commonly used well
foundation
foundation
List different elements of well foundation and explain
their functions
Explain the procedure of constructing well foundation 2
Discuss precautions to be taken while concreting
under water
Describe well sinking process
Explain method to measure the amount of sink
Discuss possible problems that may be encountered
during well foundation construction
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construction Eos:
procedure for pile
Describe different types of commonly used pile
foundation
foundation
Describe construction steps for bored and driven pile
foundation
Explain general requirements to be complied during 3
concreting
Explain the procedure of maintaining pile records of
all installed pile as per the given standard format
Discuss potential problems during pile excavation and
after concreting
Prepare quality Given the quantity and sp. gr. value of slurry, prepare
bentonite slurry bentonite slurry. The quantity do not differ by 10% and
sp. gr. value do not differ by 5% as given and all the
bentonite particles are dispersed in the mixing water.
Eos:
2 1
Prepare a checklist to check in bentonite slurry to
achieve the purpose
Discuss methods of cleaning, reuse and disposal of
bentonite slurry
List the density range of slurry required for different
nature of work
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Load test on pile Eos:
Classify different method of pile load test (static and
dynamic)
Explain common method of static pile load test 1.5
(reaction pile, kentledge)
Discuss on precautions to be taken in pile load test
Interpret graphical information of pile test result
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MODULE TITLE Concreting
MODULE OBJECTIVE (S) 1. Prepare quality concrete for various concreting works
2. Use concrete as per the requirement
Module TIME
Expected Learning Outcome (ELO)
Content Pr Th
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MO DULE TITLE Bearing and expansion joints
DURATION Practical: 0 hrs. Theory: 2 Hrs. Total: 2 Hrs.
MO DULE OBJECTIVE (S) 1.
TIME
Module Content TPO
Pr Th
bearing and Eos:
expansion joint
Describe different types of bearing (based on
materials, structural function) and their
suitability in bridge
Explain the necessity of expansion joint in
bridge structure
List different types of expansion joints and
their suitability (care to be taken)
Placing and Eos:
orientation of
bearing Discuss points to be considered while 2 hours
installing different bearings (methods,
tolerance, ambient temperature)
Explain the procedure of examining
orientation of bearing for skew bridges
Quality of Eos:
bearing and
expansion joints Check the physical dimension of the bearing
(visual check) as per drawing
Compare quality assurance certificated from
manufacturer with specification in the BOQ
document
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MODULE TITLE Approach Road
DURATION Practical: Hrs. Theory: 6 Hrs. Total: 6 Hrs.
MODULE OBJECTIVE (S) 1.
Module TIME
TPO
Content Pr Th
Perform Eos:
earthwork filling List material requirement for
embankment filling for approach road
Describe earth moving and earth
compacting equipment
Explain the procedure of earthwork
filling 2
Explain the methods of checking
quality of filling work
List the precaution to be taken in
earthwork filling work
Placement of Eos:
approach slab Interpret design drawing of approach
slabs
Explain the importance of approach
slab in approach road construction
1
Explain the procedure of constructing
approach slab
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MODULE TITLE River Training and Protection work
DURATION Practical: 0 Hrs. Theory: 4 Hrs. Total: 4 Hrs.
MODULE OBJECTIVE (S) 1.
TIME
Module Content TPO
Pr Th
Layout river Given any design drawing of a river training
training works work in the training site, layout river training
work. Curve and distance are set out in the
accuracy of ± 5%.
Eos:
Explain different types of river training works
Explain the issue of riverbank failure (different
modes) and lateral migration of rivers
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Discuss the techniques for bank stabilization
Interpret design drawings for river training
works
Interpret topographic map of the bridge site
(including contour)
Check HFL and proposed height of river
training work
Check slope of embankment, launching apron
Set out curve (simple)
Check filling Eos:
stone in gabion
crate (shape and List factors that determines the choice of
stone for gabions 0.5
size)
Differentiae good and bad stones for filling
gabion crate
Check the Eos:
construction of
gabion boxes Discuss general requirements to be made by
(Arrangement) the contractor for gabion construction
List the criteria for preparing foundation and
surface for bedding
Explain important points to be considered 1
while making arrangement of joints (walls,
channel lining, assembly, filling, security lids,
tolerance)
Identify suitable position for horizontal and
vertical braces (full height and half height
gabions)
Size and shape Eos:
of Gabion crate
List standard sizes of gabion crates
Explain different parts of the gabion crate 0.5
Discuss points to be considered while laying
gabion crate (header, stretcher, staggered)
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MODULE TITLE Quality control
DURATION Practical: 10.0 Hrs. Theory: 8.0 Hrs. Total: Hrs. 18.0
MODULE OBJECTIVE (S) 2. Identify testing requirements
3. Check availability of equipment at site
4. Check quality using Yellow Book of DoR
MODULE TIME
TPO
CONTENT Pr Th
List testing Given a quality assurance plan, list testing
requirements requirements according to the yellow book of 1
DoR.
Perform In a classroom situation perform preliminary test
preliminary test for for aggregate and cement. Shape, size, hardness
aggregate and and cleanliness of aggregate, brand, packing, 1
cement stacking, weight and fineness of cement is
checked.
Collect sample In a simulated stock yard of material, collect
material for sample for concrete testing. The collected 1
concrete testing materials are enough for standard nos. of testing
Collect sample of In a simulated stock yard of material, collect
reinforcement sample of reinforcement material. The length of 0.5
material collected material is according to the standard.
Check Given a simulated reinforcement and
reinforcement construction drawing, check reinforcement
3 1
arrangement arrangement. All arrangements not according to
the drawing are identified.
Perform slump test Given prepared concrete mix, perform slump
test. Based on the slump value, suitable
1 0.5
recommendation is made as per the nature of
work.
Prepare concrete Given prepared concrete mix, prepare concrete
cube for testing cub for testing. Date and reference numbers are
2 1
marked; cubes are strip out and cured according
to standard.
Perform Schmidt Given finished concrete surface, perform
hammer test Schmidt hammer test. Selection of numbers and
locations is maintained according to the tools 1 1
manual/ standard guideline and hammering log is
maintained.
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Check quality of Given a simulated formwork, false work and
Formwork, False finished concrete surface, check quality of
work and surface Formwork, False work and surface finish of
finish of concreting. Stability, foundation of all supports,
concreting fixing of beams, tie bars of formwork and false 3 1
work are checked against the accepted design.
Honey combs, smoothness, projecting nails/re-
bars and cleanliness are checked against the
accepted standard.
MODULE TIME
TPO
CONTENT Pr Th
Introduction to
Occupational
Safety and Health 1.5
Safety
culture/safety 1.5
committee
Occupational
Health
1.5
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