General Specification For Site Prepation - Earthworks

ENI - IRAQ
ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

SITE PREPARATION / EARTHWORKS
RE-ISSUED FOR Manuel Wiston Francesco

CD-FE 04 14/10/11 N.A.
TENDER Bergamaschi Rodriguez Nanì
MODIFIED FOR Andrea Stefano Linda Richelmo
CD-FE 03 21/03/11
ADDENDUM Dellasanta Capogrossi Palazzo Chiorrini
ISSUE FOR Andrea Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
CD-FE 02 17/09/10
TENDER Dellasanta Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
Paolo Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
CD-FE 01 09/06/10 FINAL ISSUE
Salvucci Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
ISSUE FOR Paolo Giuseppe Linda Richelmo
CD-FE 00 20/05/10
APPROVAL Salvucci Ferroni Palazzo Chiorrini
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INDEX
1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Site Information ...................................................................................................................... 5
2 Codes and Standards ............................................................................................................... 5
3 Reference Documents .............................................................................................................. 6
3.1. Project Specifications ............................................................................................................. 6
3.2. Geotechnical Investigation Reports........................................................................................ 7
4 Document Precedence ............................................................................................................. 8
5 Quality Assurance / Quality Control ....................................................................................... 8
6 Documentation / Submittals .................................................................................................... 8
6.1. Submittals............................................................................................................................... 8
6.2. Excavation Safety Plan........................................................................................................... 8
6.3. Water Control / Dewatering Plan ............................................................................................ 8
6.4. General Material Definitions ................................................................................................... 9
7 Surveying .................................................................................................................................. 9
8 Water .......................................................................................................................................... 9
9 Existing Services and Facilities ............................................................................................ 10
10 Clearing and Grubbing ........................................................................................................... 10
11 Stripping of Top Soil .............................................................................................................. 11
12 Demolition ............................................................................................................................... 11
13 Underground Cavities ............................................................................................................ 11
14 Fencing .................................................................................................................................... 12
15 Excavation ............................................................................................................................... 12
16 Dewatering and Drainage ...................................................................................................... 13
17 Fill Materials ............................................................................................................................ 13
17.1 Lean Backfill ......................................................................................................................... 13
17.2 General Fill ........................................................................................................................... 14
17.3 Structural Fill ........................................................................................................................ 14
17.4 Gatch .................................................................................................................................... 15
17.5 Soil Stabilization ................................................................................................................... 16
18 Coarse Sand ............................................................................................................................ 16
19 Sub-Base Course .................................................................................................................... 16
20 Crushed Rock / Gravel ........................................................................................................... 17
21 Sand Bitumen Mix .................................................................................................................. 17
22 Rock ......................................................................................................................................... 17
23 Fill Compaction ....................................................................................................................... 18
23.1 General................................................................................................................................. 18
23.2 Small Areas .......................................................................................................................... 18
24 Compaction Requirement ...................................................................................................... 19
25 Trenching, Bedding and Backfill for Underground Piping ................................................. 19
26 Inspection and Testing .......................................................................................................... 20
27 Grading Tolerance .................................................................................................................. 22
28 Grading .................................................................................................................................... 23
29 Storm Drainage ....................................................................................................................... 23
30 Rip Rap .................................................................................................................................... 23
31 Gravel Surface / Base Course on Roads .............................................................................. 23
32 Concrete Structures ............................................................................................................... 24
33 Plastic Liner and Clay Liner................................................................................................... 24
34 Protection of Property and Personnel .................................................................................. 26
35 Dust Control ............................................................................................................................ 26
36 Clean Up .................................................................................................................................. 26
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1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Site Information ...................................................................................................................... 5
2 Codes and Standards ............................................................................................................... 5
3 Reference Documents .............................................................................................................. 6
3.1. Project Specifications ............................................................................................................. 6
3.2. Geotechnical Investigation Report ......................................................................................... 6
4 Document Precedence ............................................................................................................. 6
5 Quality Assurance / Quality Control ....................................................................................... 6
6 Documentation / Submittals .................................................................................................... 7
6.1. Submittals............................................................................................................................... 7
6.2. Excavation Safety Plan........................................................................................................... 7
6.3. Water Control / Dewatering Plan ............................................................................................ 7
6.4. Material Definition ................................................................................................................... 7
7 Surveying .................................................................................................................................. 8
8 Water .......................................................................................................................................... 8
9 Existing Services and Facilities .............................................................................................. 8
10 Clearing and Grubbing ............................................................................................................. 9
11 Stripping of Top Soil ................................................................................................................ 9
12 Demolition ............................................................................................................................... 10
13 Underground Cavities ............................................................................................................ 10
14 Fencing .................................................................................................................................... 10
15 Excavation ............................................................................................................................... 10
16 Dewatering and Drainage ...................................................................................................... 11
17 Fill Materials ............................................................................................................................ 12
17.1 Structural Fill ........................................................................................................................ 12
17.2 General Fill ........................................................................................................................... 12
17.3 Gatch .................................................................................................................................... 12
17.4 Unsuitable Material ............................................................................................................... 13
17.5 Soil Stabilization ................................................................................................................... 13
18 Coarse Sand ............................................................................................................................ 13
19 Sub-Base Course .................................................................................................................... 13
20 Crushed Rock / Gravel ........................................................................................................... 14
21 Sand Bitumen Mix .................................................................................................................. 14
22 Rock ......................................................................................................................................... 14
23 Fill and Compaction ............................................................................................................... 15
23.1 General................................................................................................................................. 15
23.2 Small Areas .......................................................................................................................... 15
24 Compaction Requirement ...................................................................................................... 16
25 Trenching, Bedding and Backfill for Underground Piping ................................................. 16
26 Inspection and Testing .......................................................................................................... 17
27 Grading Tolerance .................................................................................................................. 19
28 Grading .................................................................................................................................... 20
29 Storm Drainage ....................................................................................................................... 20
30 Rip Rap .................................................................................................................................... 20
31 Gravel Surface / Base Course on Roads .............................................................................. 20
32 Concrete Structures ............................................................................................................... 21
33 Plastic Liner and Clay Liner................................................................................................... 21
34 Protection of Property and Personnel .................................................................................. 23
35 Dust Control ............................................................................................................................ 23
36 Clean Up .................................................................................................................................. 23

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1 General
1.1 Introduction
This specification covers the requirements for the site preparation work on the
Zubair Oil Field Development Project.
1.2 Scope
The objective of this specification is to define the requirement for materials,

construction, installation and testing in the site preparation contract, including but
not limited to, the following areas:
demolition and removal,

site clearing and grubbing,
construction staking,
stripping of top soil,
material compliance,
treatment of underground cavities (if any),
fencing, gates and access control,
excavation,
dewatering and drainage,
fill and compaction,
inspection and testing,
grading,
storm drainage,
gravel surface (base course for roads),
concrete structures,
protection of property and personnel,
erosion and sedimentation control,
dust control,
clean up.
1.3 Definitions
For definition, refer to the ―general conditions of contract‖ .
1.4 Site Information
For site information refer to doc. No. 00250600BGSG09005 ―Site and climatic
conditions‖.
2 Codes and Standards

The following codes and standards form a part of this specification. When an
edition date is not indicated for a code or standard, the latest edition in force at the
time of contract award shall apply.

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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards:
ASTM D422 Particle-Size Analysis of Soils

ASTM D638 Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D1241 Standard Specification for Materials for Soil-Aggregate
Subbase, Base, and Surface Courses
ASTM D1505 Density for Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
ASTM D1556 Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by Sand-Cone
Method
ASTM D1557 Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil using Modified
3
Effort (56,000 ft-lb/ft3 (2700 kNm/m ))
ASTM D1693 Environmental Stress - Cracking of Ethylene Plastics
ASTM D2487 Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil
Classification System)
ASTM D2488 Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual
Procedure)
ASTM D2940 Graded Aggregate Material for Base or Subbase for
Highways or Airports
ASTM D2922 Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear
Methods (Shallow Depth)
ASTM D4253 Maximum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a
Vibratory Table
ASTM D4254 Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and
Calculation of Relative Density
ASTM D4718 Correction of Unit Weight and Water Content for Soils
Containing Oversize Particles
ASTM D5030 Density of Soil and Rock in Place by the Water Replacement
Method in a Test Pit
British Standards Institution (BS):

BS 1427 Field and On-Site Test Methods for the Analysis of Waters
ISO (International Organization for Standardization):

ISO 9001 Quality Systems - Model for Quality Assurance in Design,
Development, Production, Installation and Servicing
ISO 9003 Quality Systems - Model for Quality Assurance in Final
Inspection and Test
ISO 9004 Quality Management and Quality System Elements –
Guidelines
3 Reference Documents
3.1. Project Specifications

00250600BASG10007 General Specification for Concrete Works
00250600BASG10008 General Specification for Road Works
00250600BASG10009 General Specification for Steel Works
00250600BASG10010 General Specification for Embedments
00250600BASG10011 General Specification for Grouting and Levelling
00250600BASG10012 General Specification for Surface Lining of Earth
Bunds
00250600BASG10013 General Specification for Sewers and Drains

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00250600BASG10014 General Specification for Cementitious Concrete

Fireproofing
00250600BASG10015 General Specification for Gratings
00250600BASG10016 General Specification for Erection of Steel Structures
3.2. Geotechnical Investigation Reports

Hold.
Report No. 2/SI/I/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering
Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 and 2 - Soil Investigation for Zubair Power Plant
Area Solution B/Zubair Field Basra, IRAQ - June/2011
Report No. 2/SI/IA/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 - Soil Investigation for Zubair DGS/Zubair Field
Basra, IRAQ - May/2011
Report No. 2/SI/IIA/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 2 - Soil Investigation for Zubair DGS/Zubair Field
Report No. 2/SI/IB/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 - Soil Investigation for Zubair Mishrif DGS/Zubair
Field Basra, IRAQ - May/2011
Report No. 2/SI/IIB/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 2 - Soil Investigation for Zubair Mishrif DGS/Zubair
Field Basra, IRAQ - May/2011
Report No. 2/SI/IC/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 - Soil Investigation for Hammar DGS/Zubair Field
Report No. 2/SI/ID/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 - Soil Investigation for Hammar Mishrif
DGS/Zubair Field Basra, IRAQ - May/2011
Report No. 2/SI/IE/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 - Soil Investigation for Rafidya DGS/Zubair Field
Report No. 2/SI/IIE/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 2 - Soil Investigation for Rafidya DGS/Zubair Field
Report No. 2/SI/F/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 and 2 - Soil Investigation for Safwan DGS/Zubair
Field Basra, IRAQ - June/2011
Report No. 2/SI/H/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 and 2 - Soil Investigation for New Gas Treatment
/Zubair Field Basra, IRAQ - June/2011

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Report No. 2/SI/G/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Consulting Bureau - Final Report/Phase 1 and 2 - Soil Investigation for Zubair New Tank
Farm DGS/Zubair Field Basra, IRAQ - June/2011
4 Document Precedence
Any apparent conflict between this specification, the related data sheets, the
Codes and Standards and any other specifications noted herein shall be notified
to the COMPANY.
Resolution and/or interpretation precedence shall be obtained from the
COMPANY in writing before proceeding with the design/ manufacture.
In case of conflict, the order of precedence shall be:
Bid Clarification Technical Bulletin: Response to Bidders’ Queries

Contract Drawings
Project Specifications and Standards
Industry Codes and Standards
5 Quality Assurance / Quality Control

CONTRACTOR’S quality system shall provide for the planned and systematic
control of all quality-related activities performed during design, development,
production, installation or servicing (as appropriate to the given system).
Implementation of the system shall be in accordance with the CONTRACTOR’S
Quality Manual and Project Specific Quality Plan, which shall both together with all
related/referenced procedures, be submitted to COMPANY for review, comment
and approval as required by purchase/contract documents.
6 Documentation / Submittals
6.1. Submittals
The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit all reports, test results or
documents required by this specification to COMPANY within three (3) days after
testing, unless specified otherwise in this specification or by the COMPANY.
6.2. Excavation Safety Plan
The CONTRACTOR shall submit an Excavation Safety Plan to COMPANY for

review and approval prior to commencement of any earthworks. The plan shall
indicate the systems, methods, and techniques to be used to ensure that
excavation sidewalls shall be properly guarded to protect personnel, and existing
facilities and structures in the vicinity of the work.
6.3. Water Control / Dewatering Plan
Where applicable, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a Water Control/Dewatering

Plan to COMPANY for review and approval prior to commencement of any
earthworks. The plan shall indicate the methods and techniques to be used for
control of water (both surface runoff and groundwater) during work and the

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intended discharge points and facilities. For Groundwater Control, see Dewatering
and Drainage section of this project specification.
6.4. General Material Definitions
SUITABLE MATERIALS — Materials excavated from the site or imported from

outside that are in conformance with the specifications and are approved by the
COMPANY for their intended use. Backfill material shall have a maximum
allowable chloride content of 1%, and a maximum allowable sulphate content of
3.5% and a maximum gypsum content of 2%.
UNSUITABLE MATERIALS — not meeting the conformance requirements due to

the presence of the following components:
boulders in excess of 5075 mm size,

peat, slurry, logs, stumps and perishable materials,
materials which are contaminated or susceptible to spontaneous
combustion,
material with undefined properties,
materials having a moisture content greater than the maximum specified,
building rubber and domestic and industrial wastes,
soils and rock susceptible to deterioration/change of their mechanical
properties,
gypsum and dredged materials.,
excavated soil with more than 2% in gypsum content,
materials from demolitions,
soil with liquid limit ≥ 40%,
soil with plasticity index ≥ 18%,
material with chloride content greater than 1%,
material with sulphate content greater than 3.5%.
7 Surveying
All setting out and construction staking required for the work shall be performed
by the CONTRACTOR from bench marks and base lines acceptable to
COMPANY.
All control bench mark monuments and stakes, and other markers base lines,
elevations, slopes etc shall be protected and preserved. The CONTRACTOR
shall replace at no cost to the COMPANY permanent monuments and other
markers which are disturbed or destroyed during the course of construction.
As part of their Quality Plan requirements, COMPANY may check lines, grades,
and locations established by the CONTRACTOR.
8 Water
Water for moisture conditioning of soils shall be obtained form a source approved
by the COMPANY, and shall comply with the following:

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PROPERTY TEST MAXIMUM LIMIT

Chlorides BS 1427 Cl. 4.3 200 ppm
Sulphates BS 1427 Cl. 5.5 500 ppm
Ph BS 1427 Cl. 4.6 6.5 to 9.0
Total solids BS 1427 Cl. 5.4 4000 ppm
9 Existing Services and Facilities
CONTRACTOR shall ascertain the nature and location of all existing above and
underground services and facilities on site and in adjacent areas by inspecting
available plans or, if necessary, by hand excavation before beginning the works.
The CONTRACTOR shall protect the existing services and facilities from damage
or interference during Site Preparation and construction. The CONTRACTOR’S
methods of protections shall be subject to COMPANY approval.
Notify the COMPANY in writing if any previously unrecorded services or other

objects are discovered before or during construction. The CONTRACTOR shall
record and give to the COMPANY accurate description, dimensions, location, and
elevations related to reference datum and other relevant details of such services.
Where CONTRACTOR is interfacing construction with existing facilities, a

certificate or permit shall be obtained from the COMPANY indicating that services
have been cut off and made safe.
Specify any services or other facilities adjacent to site including related safety
aspects and measures which must be maintained during the execution of the
work.
When the CONTRACTOR needs to block drainage paths during construction, he

shall provide temporary or permanent alternate routing during construction and
restore the drainage to the satisfaction of COMPANY when construction is
complete.
In the event of accidental damage, the CONTRACTOR shall replace or repair the
damage to the satisfaction of COMPANY.
10 Clearing and Grubbing

Site clearing shall include taking down or grubbing up and immediate removal
from the site all surface obstructions and unsuitable materials such as
contaminated soil, organic material, debris, rubble and existing improvements
such as concrete slabs, hedges, trees, stumps, roots, guard rails, concrete
sleepers, lamp posts, abandoned electrical cables and pipes within limits of new
construction as shown on project drawings.
The COMPANY may direct the CONTRACTOR to protect in place certain items
such as fences or other features required for incorporation in landscaping. The
CONTRACTOR shall, under such conditions, be responsible for the care and
protection of such items during the course of the work.

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Fill and compact all depressions and holes made below the sub-grade or slopped
surfaces as a result of grubbing operations. All excavations and soils requiring re-
compactions shall be in accordance with the requirements of this Specification.
Disturbed areas, surrounding the designated clearing areas, shall be cleaned of

debris and restored to the satisfaction of COMPANY.
As the work progresses, remove all materials resulting from clearing and grubbing
operations except those materials specified for reuse or as otherwise specified by
the COMPANY. Dispose of those materials at locations acceptable to the
COMPANY. Accumulation of unwanted material on site shall not be permitted.
Maintain the site in a safe and accessible condition at all times.
Disposal of materials removed form site shall be in accordance with the governing
local, national laws. CONTRACTOR shall propose acceptable dumping locations
for COMPANY approval.
11 Stripping of Top Soil

Strip topsoil in areas to be either filled or excavated to a minimum depth of 200
mm or deeper as required to remove all vegetation and soft spots. Removed
topsoil shall not to be used as structural or general fills.
The CONTRACTOR shall haul the excavated topsoil off the site and dispose of it
in accordance with national and local laws and regulations. The material resulting
from stripping may be used as general fill lean backfill with approval of the
COMPANY if they are removed from site and processed. The processing shall
remove any organic matter or unsuitable material.
12 Demolition
The CONTRACTOR shall demolish and remove all existing abandoned
structures, utilities and other items as indicated or as may be required. Where
applicable, the CONTRACTOR shall remove fencing to existing facilities (at new
works interface) only after the new fences have been constructed and approved
by the COMPANY meeting all security requirements.
13 Underground Cavities
Where naturally occurring cavities, e.g., caverns, underground water courses or
man-made cavities, e.g., wells, cesspools, basements are detected under or
adjacent to the construction area, the CONTRACTOR shall plug them as directed
by the COMPANY / soil engineer.
Where underground water courses are found, plugging should be carried out if no
substantial modifications to original flow conditions are induced. For these cases,
the proposed solution shall be approved by COMPANY / soil engineer.
Cavity packing / filling may include but not be limited to grout injection, mass
concreting, further excavation and placement with compacted structural fill
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14 Fencing
The CONTRACTOR shall install new fencing and gates at the locations shown on
project drawings and details.
Refer to drawing No. 00250600BADQ12002 ―Typical drawings for fencing and
gates‖.
15 Excavation
The CONTRACTOR shall make all excavation to the lines and elevations shown
on the project drawings and as required by this specification. After excavation,
COMPANY engineer shall inspect the exposed soils. The CONTRACTOR shall
remove any soft or unsuitable materials to the satisfaction of the COMPANY
engineer. After approval by COMPANY, the CONTRACTOR shall then scarify the
exposed soil to a depth of 150 mm and compact it to at least 95 percent of
maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D1557.
When the CONTRACTOR cannot compact the existing soils to the required
density, upon the approval of COMPANY, he shall place and compact a 200 mm
thick hardcore layer before placing the fill material.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform excavation in a manner which assures proper

drainage during the course of the work. The CONTRACTOR shall dewater
flooded excavations and remove all muck as directed by and approved by
COMPANY before proceeding with the work.
If the depth of the excavation exceeds 1.5 meters, the excavation sidewalls shall
be sloped or shored in order to prevent cave-ins or hazardous conditions.
Temporary slopes shall be cut back to a minimum ratio of one horizontal to one
vertical or as recommended by COMPANY engineer, whichever is flatter.
Additionally, any existing adjacent structures and footings shall be located outside
of a 2:1 projection from the base of the excavation cuts. The CONTRACTOR
shall assume full responsibility for maintaining the stability of the shoring systems
or cut slopes.
The CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for safety of the personnel
and for maintaining all the excavated faces and cuts in a safe and stable condition
and in compliance with the requirements of the Geotechnical Investigation Report,
as well as the national and local laws, and regulations until final acceptance of the
work.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COMPANY of any obstructions encountered

and shall provide support, protection, or removal of such obstructions as directed
by the COMPANY.
Tolerances for excavation, see grading tolerance section of this specification.
The CONTRACTOR shall not leave excavated materials even temporarily, where
they will interfere with other construction.
The CONTRACTOR shall route earth moving equipment so that minimum

damage is caused to the natural subsoil structure of exposed formations.
The excavated suitable materials shall be stockpiled in an orderly manner at

locations approved by COMPANY and a distance from the banks of the
excavation sufficient to avoid overloading the banks. Stockpiles containing
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suitable material shall be protected from contamination with unsuitable material or

other material that may adversely affect the quality of the material and render it
unfit for use. The stockpiles shall be arranged so as not to obstruct drainage or
other construction operations in the vicinity of excavation.
All excavated materials that are unsuitable for use as fill or backfill, or are surplus
to that needed for backfilling, shall be disposed of in a safe and proper manner off
the project site.
Permanent slopes in cut area shall be 3 horizontal to 1 vertical.
16 Dewatering and Drainage

In the event of encountering high water table, CONTRACTOR shall dispose of all
water encountered in the earthwork operations so as not to damage property or
create a nuisance or health menace. The CONTRACTOR shall provide well
points, sumps, temporary ditches, culverts, trenches, drains, pumps, pipes, and
all other equipment of sufficient capacity or other means as necessary to keep the
construction area free from water until construction is completed.
Where local excavation is likely to extend below the groundwater table, measures
shall be taken to lower and maintain the groundwater table to at least 0.5 m below
the excavation level, in order to curtail active hydraulic gradient into the
excavation to at least 0.5m below the excavation level. Lowering of the water
table shall be carried out from a level of not less than 0.5 m below the excavation
to curtail active hydraulic gradient into the excavation. This is to prevent loosening
of the sand below the formation level caused by seepage into the excavation. The
groundwater table shall be continuously maintained at least 0.5 m below the
excavation bottom and the formation grade until foundations are constructed and
backfilled.
If any dewatering is necessary, the CONTRACTOR shall submit the details of the
intended procedure to the COMPANY and obtain approval before commencement
of the work.
17 Fill Materials
17.1 Lean Backfill
Lean Backfill shall consist of any granular fill materials excavated from the site or
imported from outside the site provided that materials meet the requirements
specified herein for Suitable Materials as well as the following:
Plasticity index (for the fraction passing the No. 40 (0.425 mm) sieve) ≤ 15%
Compaction: 90% of max dry density as obtained by modified proctor (ASTM
D1557)
Maximum thickness of layers to be compacted: 250mm
Free of organic matter or deleterious substances
This kind of fill material cannot be used in project areas where roads, structures and
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temporary installations such as, but not limited to, temporary access roads, pre-loading
embankment (if required), external security fence filling, etc.
The material resulting from stripping of top soil may be used as lean backfill only if subject
to proper procedure for top soil reconditioning.
Lean Backfill can be used only after COMPANY approval, in any case.
17.2 General Fill
General Fill shall consist of any granular fill materials excavated from the site or
imported from outside the site provided that materials meet the requirements
Soil classification: granular material A-1 or A-2-4 or A-2-5 or A-3 according

AASHTO M145 and ASTM D 3282
No particles are greater than 75 mm in size
Less than 20 percent of materials pass the No. 200 sieve (0.075 mm)
Plasticity index (for the fraction passing the No. 40 (0.425 mm) sieve) ≤ 10%
Liquid limit (for the fraction passing the No. 40 (0.425 mm) sieve) ≤ 35%
D1557)
Maximum thickness of layers to be compacted: 250mm
3
Dry density ≥ 1,7 g/cm
Moisture content: within 3% of the optimum moisture content
Elastic modulus as obtained from Plate Load Test (first load cycle) ≥ 30 MPa
Ratio between moduli from second (E2) and first (E1) load cycle: E2/E1 ≤ 2
2
Number of plate load tests to be done for each layer: 1 each 2000 m .
17.3 Structural Fill
17.1 Structural Fill
Structural Fill Sshall consist of any granular fill materials excavated from the site
or imported from outside the site provided that materials meet the requirements
Soil classification: granular material A-1 or A-2-4 or A-2-5 or A-3 according

AASHTO M145 and ASTM D3282
nNo particles are greater than 7550 mm in size
aAt least 80 percent of materials are smaller than 19 mm in size,
lLess than 20 percent of materials passes the No. 200 sieve (0.075 mm),
a pPlasticity index (for the fraction passing the No. 40 (0.425 mm) sieve) ≤ of 6
or less.
Liquid limit (for the fraction passing the No. 40 (0.425 mm) sieve) ≤ 3525%
Dry density ≥ 1,7g/cm3
Soaked CBR value at 95% modified proctor test (T180) ≥ 30%
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Maximum thickness of compacted layers to be compacted: 15200mm

3
Dry density ≥ 1,7 g/cm
Moisture content: within 3% of the optimum moisture content
Elastic modulus as obtained from Plate Load Test (first load cycle) ≥ 50 MPa
Ratio between moduli from second (E2) and first (E1) load cycle: E2/E1 ≤ 1.5
2
Number of plate load tests to be done for each layer: 1 each 500 m .
Structural Fill materials shall be adopted where the requirements for structural
limit and serviceability states (allowable settlements, required foundation bearing
capacity, presence of cyclic loads, etc.) could not be guaranteed with the General
Fill materials.
The thickness of the structural fill layer to be arranged below foundations shall be
designed according to structural requirements. A minimum thickness of 300÷400
mm shall be considered.
The structural fill materials are to be used for construction of engineered fill in
areas supporting foundations, tanks, roads, bund walls and concrete slabs.
17.2 General Fill
Shall be suitable materials that can be compacted to at least 90 percent of the

maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D1557. General fill shall be free of
organic matter or deleterious substances. Plastic index shall be ≤ 15%. Maximum
thickness of compacted layer shall be 250mm.
17.4 Gatch
17.3 Gatch
Gatch is a type of calcareous soil which has a fine to medium well graded
granular material exhibits good cementing properties under compaction. Gatch is
generally used for filling materials as road subbase, embankments, bundwalls,
under floors and paved areas and in areas where the excavated soil is found to
be unsuitable for backfilling and proper compaction. Gatch material shall meet the
requirements specified in the following:
Free from organic matters and stones

Soil classification: soil group A-1a, A-1b, A-2-4 or soil Group GW (well
graded gravel, GP (poorly graded gravel), SW (well graded sand) with
coarse fraction retained on sieve n.4 (4,75mm) > 50% with 5% fines <
0,06mm), SM/SC (silty/clayey sand) with coarse fraction retained on sieve
n.4 (4,75mm) ≥ 50% with fines (< 0,06mm) ≥12%.).
Amount of fines ―F‖ (silt+clay) passing the sieve size 200: 10%<F<15%
3
Dry density: ≥ 1,95 g/cm
Liquid limit: (for the fraction passing the No. 40 (0.425 mm) sieve) ≤ 25%
Plasticity Index: (for the fraction passing the No. 40 (0.425 mm) sieve) ≤ 6
%
Soaked CBR value at 95% modified Proctor test (T180): ≥ 20%

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Sulphate content ≤ 2%;

Chloride content ≤ 3,3 %;
cCarbonate content ≥ 50%;
Gypsum content ≤ 2%;
Moisture content shall not vary by more than ± 2%.
17.1 Unsuitable Material
Material difficult to compact, salt contaminated, combustible soil, buried debris,

slurry, peat plastic clay. Soil with liquid limit ≥40% or Plasticity index ≥18% is
defined as unsuitable Material. This kind of soils can not be used as backfilling
material unless is possible to stabilize with cement or lime.
17.217.5 Soil Stabilization
Soil stabilization can be considered in order to increase mechanical

characteristics of terrain.
Stabilization of soil can be obtained using:
Cement: suitable for sandy soil with amount of fine (silt+clay) passing
sieve 200 < 10-15%. Soil stabilized with cement shall be done according
spec. 00250600BASG10008 sect. 3.4.1.
Lime: suitable for fine-grained clay soil with amount of fine passing sieve
200 > 25% and Plasticity index > 10 defined as A6 – A7 soil. Soil
containing significant amounts of organic material (<1%) or sulfates
(<0,3%) can be also treated with lime. Lime percentage, moisture etc…
should be determined using a mix design and tests for determination of
the optimum lime-soil mixture. Generally lime percentage varies from 1 to
3 %.
18 Coarse Sand
Coarse sand shall consist of fine aggregate passing the No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve
per ASTM D2940 with a maximum of 10 percent (smaller than 0.075 mm) which
shall also meet the requirement of Suitable Material as indicated herein.
Natural sand may also be used for bedding material provided that all grains pass
through a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve and no more than 10 percent is passed through
a No. 200 (0.075 mm) sieve.
Coarse sand material shall not have a salt content of more than 0.1 percent.
19 Sub-Base Course
Sub-base course shall conform to ASTM D2940D1241 as well as the requirement
of Suitable Material as indicated herein. The sub-base course shall consist of
durable and sound crushed gravel or crushed stone with the following gradation:
U.S. Sieve Size (mm) Percent

Size Passing
2 inch 50.0 100
1-1/2 inch 37.5 95-100

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3/4 inch 19.0 70-952

3/8 inch 9.5 50-70
No. 4 4.76 35-55
No. 30 0.595 12-25
No. 200 0.075 0-8
The sub-base course material shall be of such nature that it can be compacted
readily under watering and rolling to the required level of compaction. Sub-Base
material shall be free from organic matter, silt, clay and other deleterious material.
Sulphates shall be <250ppm; Chloride shall be <50ppm. Liquid limit for material
passing the 425 m shall be ≤ 3525% and Plasticity index ≤ 6%. Any deviations
from the above requirements shall be approved by the COMPANY.
As an alternative to sand-gravel mix, Gatch material may be used accornding to

sect. 17.3.
For sub-grade CBR values greater than 25, a sub-base will not be required.
20 Crushed Rock / Gravel

Crushed rock or gravel shall consist of durable and sound material with the
following gradation and requirements:
U.S. Sieve Size (mm) Percent

Size Passing
1-1/2 inch 38 100

1-inch 25 90-100
3/4 inch 19 30-60
1/2 inch 13 0-20
No. 4 4.75 0
This material is to be used for surface covering purposes.
21 Sand Bitumen Mix

Sand bitumen mix shall be coarse sand mixing with a cut-back bitumen. The mixture
proportion shall be 80 to 100 kg of cut-back bitumen to 1 cubic meter of dry sand. The
mixture shall be spread, rolled and compacted to the satisfaction of the COMPANY.
22 Rock
Rock for riprap shall be of a hard ASTM quality, suitable for this purpose, and it shall be
approved by the COMPANY. The rock shall consist of rock fragments, angular in shape
and graded as follows:
Riprap Gradation
Sieve Size Percent Passing
300 mm (12‖) 100%
200 mm (8‖) 40%
75 mm (3‖) 10-25%

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23 Fill and Compaction
23.1 General
Place, spread, moisture condition, and compact the fill in strict accordance with
the project specifications and drawings.
Before the fill is placed, test the ground surface that will receive fill for COMPANY
inspection and approval. Then before placing new fill, after approval by the
COMPANY, the CONTRACTOR shall scarify and re-compact the upper 150 mm
of existing soil to the specified density as required for structural or general fill
areas.
Fill material shall be placed in horizontal layers not greater than:
200 mm for structural fill

250 mm for general fill
250 mm for lean backfill (to be used only after COMPANY approval)
loose lifts for the full width of the cross section. Each layer shall be spread evenly
and shall be thoroughly mixed during the spreading to obtain uniformity of material
and moisture.
After placing, mixing and spreading, each layer shall be thoroughly compacted to
the specified density. The CONTRACTOR shall accomplish compaction by using
appropriate types of compacting equipment as approved by the COMPANY in
parallel paths with an overlap of the adjacent trip by not less than 600 mm. The
equipment shall be able to compact the fill to the specified density. Compaction
shall be continuous over the entire area and the equipment shall make sufficient
passes to obtain the desired density uniformly.
The CONTRACTOR shall compact the surface of fill slopes until the slopes are
stable, and there is no loose soil on the slopes. The CONTRACTOR shall
compact the slopes by an overbuilding and cutting back method approved by the
COMPANY.
Permanent slopes in fill areas shall be 3 horizontal to 1 vertical.
23.2 Small Areas
Small and confined areas shall be compacted with a hand compactor to achieve
desired density. Hand compacted fill shall be placed in loose lifts not exceeding
100 mm in thickness.
Benches shall be required at all locations where the natural slope or excavated
ground is steeper than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical. The new fill shall be properly
keyed and benched through all unsuitable soils or existing un-compacted fills and
into competent soil.

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When tests indicate that the density of any layer of fill or portion thereof does not
meet the specified density, rework the particular layer or portions until the material
meets the specified density.
24 Compaction Requirement
Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be compacted at a moisture content
of +/- 3 percent of the optimum moisture content and to at least 95 percent of the
maximum dry density.
Fill materials for non-structural areas which are not planned to support any
foundations, slabs, pavements, tank farm bunds (dikes) or roads, and
landscaped areas shall be compacted at a moisture content of 3 percent of the
optimum moisture content and to at least 90 percent of the maximum dry density.
The maximum dry density and optimum moisture content for all materials shall be
determined in accordance with ASTM D1557 (Modified Proctor). Corrections to
adjust the laboratory maximum dry density and optimum moisture content for soils
with oversize particles shall be made in accordance with recommendations
contained in ASTM D4718.
For sand and gravel material with less than 5 percent passing No. 200 sieve
(0.074 mm), the compaction requirement of 95 percent of ASTM D1557
maximum dry density may be replaced by 80 percent relative density in
accordance with ASTM D4253 and D4254.
25 Trenching, Bedding and Backfill for Underground Piping

All excavations shall be backfilled to return them to existing grade elevations.
The depth of the trench shall be deep enough to provide a minimum ground cover
above the top of the pipe of 900 mm, and a ground bed of at least 150 mm in
depth below the bottom of the pipe. The width of the trench should be wide
enough to allow room for jointing, but in any case not less than pipe diameter plus
300 mm.
The bottom of the trench shall be dry before any pipe is installed. The ground bed
shall provide uniform and adequate support and drainage along the entire length
of the pipe route. The trench bottom shall be continuous, smooth, free of rocks,
and to the line and grade shown on the drawings.
A bedding layer of clean sand, 150 mm in depth is required for all trenches. The
sand shall be free of debris and rocks and compacted to at least 70% relative
density (ASTM D4253/ASTM D4254), or 95% proctor density as per ASTM D698,
whichever gives the greater density.
The clean sand from the bottom of the pipe to 300 mm above the top of the pipe
(sand cover) shall be compacted by water flooding and hand tamping only. Within
300 mm of the top of the pipe, backfill shall be hand tamped, or a board shall be
used to protect the pipe from damage from vibratory plate compactors. Backfill
above 300 mm sand cover shall be on site excavation or borrowed material that
meets the following conditions:

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a) not more than 3% organic or decomposable material,

b) no debris,
c) a maximum particle size of 150 mm or one-half the lift thickness, whichever is smaller,
d) minimum compaction shall be per table below.
Minimum Compaction
Non-traffic Areas Traffic Areas

65% relative density 85% relative density
per ASTM per ASTM D4253/ASTM
D4253/ASTM D4254 D4254
or or
90% of maximum 95% of maximum
density per ASTM D698 density per ASTM D1557
26 Inspection and Testing

It shall be the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to seek technical advice from an
independent qualified SOILS ENGINEER consultant with testing laboratory
capability to perform all inspection and testing related duties during the
construction as specified in this specification.
The selected soil engineer shall be acceptable and approved by the COMPANY.
The COMPANY reserves the right to also independently test or inspect any of the
materials or portions of the work as specified in this specification.
The SOILS ENGINEER shall plan and perform inspections and tests in a timely
manner so as to avoid delaying site development operations. The SOILS
ENGINEER shall advise the CONTRACTOR and the COMPANY of any
nonconforming conditions detected and of any adjustment or revised
recommendations which are deemed necessary based on the encountered
subsurface conditions.
All fill materials to be utilized by the CONTRACTOR whether from onsite

excavations, site stockpiles, borrow pits, or imported from outside shall be tested
and properly characterized by the SOIL ENGINEER in accordance with ASTM
D2487 and D2488. The following properties for each type material shall be
established as applicable:
a. Natural Water Content

b. Maximum Dry Density and Optimum Moisture Content
c. Particle size distribution, including hydrometer analysis where fraction
passing 75 micron sieve exceeds 15%
d. Liquid Limit
e. Plasticity Index
f. Angle of Internal Friction
g. Maximum salt and organic matter content.

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These tests shall be repeated if the source of material changes or the material
itself changes. A sufficient number of tests shall be performed to establish
representative average and range of properties.
Field density tests should be performed in accordance with ASTM D1556 (Sand
Cone Method).
Nuclear density tests may be performed in accordance with ASTM D2922. It can
be used satisfactorily when it is calibrated to soil relative compaction and moisture
content in compaction control with Sand Cone Method. In areas or circumstances
where the above field density tests procedures appear not practical, ASTM D5030
may be used as a substitute.
After the initial characterization for each type material is completed and the
uniformity of the results has been established to the satisfaction of the
COMPANY, a minimum of one laboratory compaction test (ASTM D1557) and
one grain-size analysis test (ASTM D422) shall be made for every 100 field
density tests. Other classification tests may also be performed if deemed
necessary.
CONTRACTOR shall keep records of the approximate location (elevation and

coordinates) of each field density test or inspection performed and provide this
data on the daily field reports as well as in the final report.
CONTRACTOR shall report the results of any failed tests or inspection to the
COMPANY as soon as possible and practical. The SOIL ENGINEER shall confirm
that any fill associated with the failed test has been reworked in accordance with
project specifications. Subsequent inspection and testing on all reworked areas
shall be performed to determine conformance with the specification requirements.
CONTRACTOR shall submit all inspection and test results or documents required
by the specifications and as indicated herein to the COMPANY in a timely fashion:
a. CONTRACTOR shall prepare written records of all inspections/observations

and tests made. All records shall be maintained in a file and condition so that
they are readily accessible and available at the jobsite to the COMPANY.
b. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and maintain written logs fully describing
all work inspected and monitored each day. Daily field logs shall be
submitted to the COMPANY verifying that the work is being performed in
accordance with design documents and soils report. As a minimum, daily
field logs shall contain the results of all density tests performed, type of field
density test, areas inspected and results, weather conditions, time spent on
the jobsite, an overview and summary of the earthwork and other
geotechnical related activities performed for the day, and any discrepancies
noted. Approximate location coordinates and elevations shall be provided for
each location tested or inspected.
c. Any nonconforming conditions detected which are not immediately brought
into conformance by the CONTRACTOR shall be documented in a written
report and submitted to the COMPANY for disposition.
d. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and maintain written records of the results
of all field and related laboratory tests performed. The results of all laboratory
tests shall be submitted to the COMPANY no later than two days from test
assignment.
e. All documentation and work performed shall be signed and certified by the
CONTRACTOR.

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f. At the end of earthwork operation or periodically (e.g. monthly) as required by

the COMPANY, the CONTRACTOR is responsible to prepare a complete
report documenting the results of all field density tests, observations, and
inspection performed during the construction, and shall certify that all
performed earthwork conform to the requirements of the soils report, project
specifications.
Field density tests shall be made for each lift of fill material placed and at the
following minimum frequencies:
a. Mass Fill
For mass fill, a minimum of 3 field density tests shall be performed on every
1000 sq.m. of each layer of compacted fill.
A higher frequency of testing (at least twice the above) shall be performed
until adequacy of compaction has been established to the satisfaction of
COMPANY.
b. Structural Fill Earth Bunds
For bunds, a minimum of 3 field density tests per 100 meter length of each
layer of compacted fill.
c. Tank Foundations
For tank foundations, a minimum of 3 field density tests for every 500 sq.m.
of each compacted layer.
d. Road Embankments
For road embankments, a minimum of two field density tests per 100 meter
length of each layer of compacted fill.
27 Grading Tolerance
The grade shall be properly shaped to the required elevations and parallel to the
required surface.
The elevation of any point and the line of any edge or center of the grading shall
conform to that shown on the drawings within the tolerances stated below:
Tolerances from Tolerances from

True Level True Line
Basic Grading +0 +75 mm

-25 mm -75 mm
Embankments & Bunds +75 mm +75 mm

+0 -75 mm

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28 Grading
Provide grading in accordance with the elevations indicated on the Project
drawings.
Grade sub-grade to smooth and compact condition.
Ensure that culverts, piping, conduits and other features under sub-grade have
been installed.
After the road sub-grade is completely compacted, the finished surface shall not
vary more than 13 mm when tested with a 3 meter straightedge applied parallel
with, and at right angles to, the centerline. Rectify unevenness by completely
cutting out and reworking uneven areas as directed by the COMPANY.
29 Storm Drainage
Final elevations shall be within 5 mm of the elevations given on the project
drawings for drainage ditches and culvert inverts.
30 Rip Rap
Rip Rap for erosion protection shall be provided at the thickness and locations
shown on the project drawings.
Larger stones shall be distributed evenly and the entire mass of rock shall be
graded to the lines, grades and thicknesses shown on the project drawings so
that there shall be no area composed largely of either the larger or smaller sizes
of rock.
31 Gravel Surface / Base Course on Roads

Place material on roads and gravel surface areas in accordance with thickness as
shown on the project drawings.
For base course, place and spread the material in loose lifts of 150 mm thick.
Compact each layer to a dry density of not less than 95 percent of maximum dry
density determined by ASTM D1557.
Roll the material with a self-propelled, three-wheel roller weighing no less than 10
metric tons, or with approved Vibratory equipment. Begin the rolling at the edges
of the layers. On the final layer the outside wheel of the roller shall cover equal
parts of the material and the shoulder. The roller shall run forward and backward
along the edge until the shoulder and coarse material are bound together firmly.
When the sides have been rolled, the rolling shall progress gradually toward the
center, parallel with the centerline of the roadway, uniformly lapping each
preceding track at least 400 mm and covering thoroughly the entire surface with
the rear wheel. Continue rolling until the required density is achieved and the
entire surface is well keyed and does not creep or wave ahead of the roller.

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Compact inaccessible areas with smaller mechanical equipment or hand tampers.

If the mixture is excessively moistened by rain, aerate it by means of blade
graders, or other approved equipment, until the moisture content of the mixture
is satisfactory. Finish the surface of the layer by blade shaving or rolling with a
smooth roller or a combination thereof. The completed surface shall be firm,
even, and true to line and grade.
Ensure that the surface of the completed base course does not deviate more than
13 mm from the specified cross section at any point and 17 mm in 33 m from the
specified longitudinal grade at any location. Correct deviations by loosening,
adding, or removing material, reshaping, watering and compacting. The
smoothness requirements specified above apply only to the top layer.
The average thickness of the base course, determined by computing the average
of the depth measurement, shall not under run the specified thickness by more
than 6 mm. Measure the thickness of the base course at intervals such that there
shall be a depth measurement for at least each 500 square meters of complete
base course. The CONTRACTOR shall take depth measurements by making test
holes, at least 75 mm in diameter, through the base course.
Where base course deficiency exists, it shall be corrected by adding mixture of
proper gradation, re-blading, and re-compacting. Where the measured thickness
is more than 12 mm thicker than specified, the CONTRACTOR shall consider it
as the specified thickness plus 12 mm for determining the average.
32 Concrete Structures
Concrete structures in the infrastructures site preparations include headwalls, box
culverts, manholes, inlet/outlet structures, and drainage channels. Design,
materials and installation shall be in accordance with concrete works specification
00250600BASG10007.
33 Plastic Liner and Clay Liner
33.1. Plastic Liner
Under storage tanks and on bund floors, install a 2 mm (nominal) thick high
density polyethylene (HDPE) membrane approved by the COMPANY. The
membrane shall be installed in accordance with the details shown on the drawings
and as described in this specification.
33.2. Material
The membrane material shall be manufactured of new, first quality products

designed and manufactured specifically for the purposes of liquid containment in
hydraulic structures. The membrane shall have the following minimum
characteristics:
Property Test Method Test Results

3
Density ASTM D1505 0.9 g/cm
Tensile strength at ASTM D638 55 N/mm width
break
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Tensile strength at ASTM D638 30 N/mm width

yield
Elongation at break ASTM D638 550%
Elongation at yield ASTM D638 13%
Environment stress ASTM D1693 1500 hours

crack
The liner material shall be produced free of holes, blisters, undisturbed raw
materials, or any sign of contamination by foreign matter. Any such defect shall be
repaired using the extrusion welding technique in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The liner shall be GSE (Gundle) Hyperflex,
premium grade, or approved equal.
33.2.1. Installation
Surfaces to receiving lining shall be graded to the dimensions and elevations

shown on the contract drawings and shall be smooth and free of all rocks, stones,
sticks, roots, sharp objects, or debris of any kind. The surface shall provide a firm,
unyielding foundation for the membrane with no sudden sharp or abrupt changes
or breaks in grade. No standing water or excessive moisture shall be allowed. The
CONTRACTOR shall receive approval from the COMPANY that the surface on
which the membrane is to be installed is acceptable before beginning installation.
Installation of the liner shall be done in conformance with the manufacturer’s

instructions and using the manufacturer’s extrusion or hot wedge welding
equipment and installation methods.
Individual panels of the liner material shall be laid out and overlapped by 75 mm
to 100 mm prior to welding for extrusion welds and 100 mm to 125 mm for hot
wedge welds prior to welding.
33.2.2. Field Seam Testing and Quality Control
The installer shall employ on-site physical non destructive testing on all welds.
A quality control technician shall inspect each seam. Any area showing a defect
shall be marked and repaired in accordance with the MANUFACTURER’S
recommended repair procedures.
33.3. Clay Liner
The clay liner for the storm water retention pond shall be Geosynthetic Clay Liner
(GCL). The GCL shall be one of the following systems:
Claymax 600SP manufactured by CETCO Europe,
Bentofix Thermal Lock NS manufactured by Naue Fasertechnik Gmbh,

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The preparation of sub-grade, the installation, lapping and seaming, protection,

repair of any damage of the liner shall be carried out in accordance with the
MANUFACTURER'S specifications and recommendations.
Alternatively 2 mm HDPE liner laid on 50 mm sand and surfaced with 100 mm

sand plus 200 mm gatch for containement and erosion control can be used.
34 Protection of Property and Personnel

The CONTRACTOR shall protect all active utility lines at existing facilities or
encountered during the excavation. If damaged, the CONTRACTOR shall repair
or replace them to the satisfaction of the COMPANY. If existing utilities interfere
with the work, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the COMPANY and secure written
instructions for further action.
The CONTRACTOR shall barricade open holes and depressions which he

creates or exposes as part of his work. He shall post warning signs and lights on
property adjacent to or with pedestrian and vehicular access. He shall operate
warning lights during hours from dusk to dawn each day and as otherwise
required for safety.
The CONTRACTOR shall protect structures, utilities, pavements, and other

facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, washout, and
other hazards created by his operations. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the
existing roads in good condition during construction and repair damaged roads as
required to the satisfaction of the COMPANY.
The CONTRACTOR shall plan and execute all aspects of the site preparation
work so that the safety of personnel, the work and adjacent property is
guaranteed and such that a minimum of inconvenience is caused.
35 Dust Control
The amount of dust resulting from site preparation work shall be controlled to
prevent the spread of dust to the facilities in plant site and to avoid creation of a
nuisance in the surrounding areas. The CONTRACTOR shall control dust by
cleaning, sweeping and sprinkling with water or other means as frequently as may
be necessary. Excessive use of water resulting in hazardous or objectionable
conditions shall be avoided.
36 Clean Up
Upon completion of work, the CONTRACTOR shall leave project site clear of
debris and surplus material resulting from the construction operations. The
CONTRACTOR shall dispose of all debris and surplus materials off the project
site in a manner meeting all local authority requirements.


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ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

RE-ISSUED FOR Manuel Wiston Francesco

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The objective of this specification is to define the requirement for materials,

demolition and removal,

For definition, refer to the ―general conditions of contract‖ .

1.4 Site Information

2 Codes and Standards

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards:

ASTM D422 Particle-Size Analysis of Soils

British Standards Institution (BS):

ISO (International Organization for Standardization):

3.1. Project Specifications

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00250600BASG10014 General Specification for Cementitious Concrete

3.2. Geotechnical Investigation Reports

Report No. 2/SI/IA/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/IIA/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/IB/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/IIB/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/IC/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/ID/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/IE/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/IIE/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/F/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Report No. 2/SI/H/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

This document is property of Eni S.p.A. Exploration & Production Division.

Report No. 2/SI/G/2011 - University of Basra, College of Engineering, Engineering

Bid Clarification Technical Bulletin: Response to Bidders’ Queries

5 Quality Assurance / Quality Control

6.2. Excavation Safety Plan

The CONTRACTOR shall submit an Excavation Safety Plan to COMPANY for

6.3. Water Control / Dewatering Plan

Where applicable, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a Water Control/Dewatering

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6.4. General Material Definitions

SUITABLE MATERIALS — Materials excavated from the site or imported from

UNSUITABLE MATERIALS — not meeting the conformance requirements due to

boulders in excess of 5075 mm size,

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9 Existing Services and Facilities

Notify the COMPANY in writing if any previously unrecorded services or other

Where CONTRACTOR is interfacing construction with existing facilities, a

When the CONTRACTOR needs to block drainage paths during construction, he

10 Clearing and Grubbing

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Disturbed areas, surrounding the designated clearing areas, shall be cleaned of

11 Stripping of Top Soil

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The CONTRACTOR shall perform excavation in a manner which assures proper

The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COMPANY of any obstructions encountered

The CONTRACTOR shall route earth moving equipment so that minimum

The excavated suitable materials shall be stockpiled in an orderly manner at