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Tables of Content.................................................................................................................. 1
List of Figures....................................................................................................................... 2
I. GENERAL.........................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................3
II. QUALITY ASSURANCE...........................................................................................................................4
2.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................4
2.2 DEFINITIONS.........................................................................................................................................4
2.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE FLOW CHART.......................................................................................................5
2.4 QUALITY MANUAL................................................................................................................................11
2.5 DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION..............................................................................................................11
2.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE...................................................................................................................11
2.6.1 Site Clearance...........................................................................................................................11
2.6.2 Earthwork in Excavation (for foundation):..................................................................................11
2.6.3 Concreting Work:.......................................................................................................................11
2.6.4 False Work and Formwork.........................................................................................................12
2.6.5 Steel Reinforcement work:.........................................................................................................12
2.6.6 Bio-engineering Works...............................................................................................................12
2.7 ROAD WORKS (FOR APPROACH ROAD)...............................................................................................14
2.7.1 ROADWAY EXCAVATION IN SOIL.................................................................................14
2.7.2 SUB GRADE PREPARATION.........................................................................................14
2.7.3 GRAVEL SUB-BASE........................................................................................................14
2.7.4 CRUSHED STONE MATERIAL FOR BASE....................................................................15
2.7.5 SURFACE DRESSING....................................................................................................15
2.8 ORGANIZATION BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE...............................................................................16
2.9 ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: IN RESPECT OF QUALITY CONTROL.................................................17
2.10 WORK INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................18
2.11 INSPECTION, TESTING.........................................................................................................................18
2.12 ORGANIZATION CHART FOR WORK IMPLEMENTATION............................................................................19
2.13 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT PERSONNEL’S...................................................................19
2.14 PARTERNER-INCHARGE.......................................................................................................................19
2.15 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SAFETY MEASURES........................................................................................20
2.16 AMENDMENT TO QUALITY PLAN...........................................................................................................21
III. SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................................22

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Materials Quality Control Flow Chart..........................................................5-6
Figure 2: Quality Control of Structural/cutting Work Flow chart.............................7-9
Figure 3: Quality control of Backfilling and Pavement Layers Flow Chart............9-10
Figure 4: Quality control of Concrete Works Flow Chart............................................10
Figure 5: Quality Control through Supervisory Staffs..................................................16
Figure 6 : Material Quality Control (Through Store)...................................................16
Figure 7: Organization chart for work implementation.......................................................19

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I. GENERAL
I.1 INTRODUCTION

The Government of Nepal [GoN] has received a loan/credit/grant from International

Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Project for Strengthening the
National Rural Transport Program (SNRTP) and intends to apply part of the funds to
cover eligible payments under the Contract for Construction of bridge, Loan/Credit/Grant
No: Credit No. ……, Grant No……. to be implemented by the Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development, District Development Committee Name
Of Project is …………….. Contract No: ………………….

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II. QUALITY ASSURANCE

II.1 INTRODUCTION

Planning and controlling standards for quality are fundamental in both the design and
construction phases of a project. This aspect of a project, while closely interrelated with
costs, schedule, procurement, and value engineering, deserves its own amplification.
This sheet begins with a definition of Quality Assurance. It will then describe the different
Quality Assurance flow diagrams presenting clear steps for achieving the required quality
standards. Then there will be brief working procedures of different items, test descriptions,
quality standards and quality controls. Allocation of responsibility is equally important for
attaining required quality standards and hence it describes the responsibility of different key
personals and organizational break down structures near the end for clear understanding of
line of command or flow of information. A brief description of inspection and frequency of
testing to be performed presented at the end will be valuable controls for assuring required
quality standards.

II.2 DEFINITIONS

Quality Assurance - It involves the use of all standards and procedures to ensure that a
product or a facility meets or exceeds desired performance criteria. It also usually includes
the documentation necessary to verify that all steps in the procedures have been satisfactorily
completed.
Quality assurance is all the planned and systematic activities implemented within the quality
system to provide confidence that the project will satisfy the relevant quality standards and it
should be provided throughout the project.

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II.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE FLOW CHART

Figure 1: Materials Quality Control Flow Chart

Material
Sources
Identification

Sampling
Contractor’s Engineer’s
materials for
Representative Representative
testing

Transportation to
testing site

Contractor’s Testing of materials Engineer’s

Representative Representative

Alternate Source Test results meet the

NO
Requirements

YES

Source Approval

Contd...

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Transportation of
material to Store, Yard or
Stockpile

Factory Made Quarry Material

Submit Manufacturer's Testing at stock
test Certificate.
yard/Stock pile

Rectify to meet
Remove the requirement
from site

Test results
NO meet the
Requirements
NO
Test results
meet
Requirements
YES

YES

Proper
Storage

Approval of
material

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Figure 2: Quality Control of Structural/cutting Work Flow chart

Structural Work / Cutting

Setting out

Contractor’s Engineer’s
Check line and level
Representative Representative

Rectify to
meet the Line Level as
requirement NO per Drawing

YES

Foundation
Excavation

Contractor’s Check Foundation Engineer’s

Representative Level Representative

Rectify to meet the

requirement

Line Level
NO
as per
Design

YES

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Contd...
B

Contractor’s Material Sampling

Engineer’s
Representative
representative

Rectify to meet
the requirement

NO Test results
meet the
requirement

YES Works
Start Construction

Contractor’s Control of Engineer’s

Representative Workmanship representative

Completion of Works

Rectify to the
Rectify to Checking Final Line and
requirement
the Level
Reauire
ment

Line Level
NO
as per
Design
YES
C

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Contd. C

Care of
Works

Contractor’s
Final Joint Engineer’s
Representative
measurement Representative

END

Figure 3: Quality control of Backfilling and Pavement Layers Flow Chart

Control MC of
material to attend
OMC

Spread material as
thickness specified

Rolling each layer in specified

manner to meet required FD and
check line and level as per
Drawing and Design

YES
Contractor’s Engineer’s
Representative Check FD Representative

FD meets the
NO requirement
Contd. D

YES
YES

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Final Joint
Measurement

END

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Figure 4: Quality control of Concrete Works Flow Chart

Rectify Checking of quality of

No ingredients

Yes

Reject and Rectify No Mix design

Yes
Checking of formworks, placement
Rectify No of steel reinforcement as per
design
Yes
Pre concreting inspection
1. Final cleanup
2. Provision for curing

Yes

Concrete mixing

Yes
Concrete Placement

Yes

Making cubes for compressive

strength test

Yes
Checking Line and level

Yes
Curing at least 7 days

Yes
Compressive strength test

Yes

Final Joint Measurement

End

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II.4 QUALITY MANUAL

There is no as such quality manual is available, however a brief and concise description of
quality requirement and quality procedure have been produced according to the Standard and
special specification of the Contract Document.

II.5 DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION

Drawing and specification are provided by the Engineer: ICT in association with FBC JV.
The Contract Documents clearly shows the quality requirement of the project and hence will
be strictly followed during construction period as best as practicable

II.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Working Procedures
2.6.1 SITE CLEARANCE

 Demarcation of the debris deposited area such as from culverts and side drains
 Excavation and transportation to the spoil area or the area where it can be used or the
stock area.
 Use, spoil or stock as per EMAP

2.6.2 EARTHWORK IN EXCAVATION (FOR FOUNDATION):

 Identification of structure to be excavated.

 Define the dimensions of cut.
 Approval of drawings for the slope and depth of cuttings.
 Identify the methods of cutting-blasting or hydraulic hammering.
 Preparing surface for excavation.
 Proceed the excavation work as per Specification.
 Approval of the completed section.

2.6.3 CONCRETING WORK:

 Testing and approval of the stock of the ingredients of the specified grade of
Concrete.
 Proportioning of the ingredients as determined from the design mix of the concrete in
the laboratory and as instructed by the engineer.
 Checking centering and shuttering before pouring the concrete.

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 Preparation, transportation, pouring in place and compaction as per Specification and

drawing.
 Making cubes for testing.
 Curing of the completed section as per specification.
 Testing of compressive strength on 7 and 28 days
 Approval of the completed section.

2.6.4 FALSE WORK AND FORMWORK

 Design and prepare the drawings of false work and Formwork for the said work.
 Approval of the drawings.
 Approval of the type, grade and condition of the material used for the work.
 Construction of False work and Formwork as per the Specification.
 Removal of False work and Formwork as per the Specification.

2.6.5 STEEL REINFORCEMENT WORK:

 Approve the sources and type of the reinforcement to be used.

 Prepare and approve the Bar bending schedule.
 Cutting and bending the reinforcing steel as per the Specification.
 Place in position as shown in the approved drawing / as per the specification.
 Approval before pouring the concrete.

2.6.6 BIO-ENGINEERING WORKS

 Define the area for grassing, and trees and shrub planting.
 Preparation of the area for this work as specified in the Specification.
 Transportation of the approved grass, trees and shrubs to the planting site.
 Planting grass, trees and shrubs as per the specification.
 Care of the work throughout the Construction and Defect Liability period.

2.6.11 PAVEMENT WORKS FOR APPROACH ROAD

 Carry out the cross-section work of the existing road with level Machine.
 Carry out the base line survey with Total-Station.
 Draw the existing ground cross section along with the plan and longitudinal profile.

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 Get approval of the final design of the stretch of existing Asphalt concrete level
before the excavation of the existing Asphalt Concrete.
 Remove the existing Asphalt Concrete and if required the base, sub-base and the
capping layer to the required depth.
 Take the joint level of the surface and carry out the watering and rolling to get the
formation level.
 Add the approved material for Capping layer, Sub-base and Base layer as per the
design requirement and get the level of the individual layer jointly.
 Take the final level of the base surface with adequate watering and rolling fulfilling
the compacted density as per the specification and maintaining the design level as
per the approved design and drawing. Maintain level sheet jointly signed by the
Contractor’s and Engineer’s Representative.
 Carryout the brushing and cleaning works with compressor and wired brush.
 Apply prime coat with cutback bitumen as per the specification and leave the surface
untouched for 3-4 days.
 Apply tack coat to the dry surface as per the specification and overlay Asphalt
concrete over the surface with the Paver and compact the surface by PTR and then
by Tandem roller to the compaction required.
 After the completion or the Asphalt Concrete Pavement lay base to the shoulder area
with adequate watering and rolling to maintain the design level as per the
specification and take the level of the surface jointly.
 Carry out the priming work to the shoulder as per the specification and leave it to dry
for few days (3-4) days.
 When the surface is dry spray the cutback bitumen with distributor and consequently
spray the first coat of aggregates and carry out the compaction with the PTR roller
and finally with still roller.
 Carry out the back rolling for 2-3 days consequently.
 After 3-4 weeks remove the unsticked aggregates and again spray bitumen to the
surface and spray the second layer of the aggregates.
 Carry out the rolling works with the PTR and Still roller and after 2-3 weeks remove
the unsticked aggregates.
 Finally take the level of the Shoulder and the Carriageway.

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II.7 ROAD WORKS (FOR APPROACH ROAD)

2.7.1 ROADWAY EXCAVATION IN SOIL

 Detail joint survey of the section.
 Preparation and approval of the Working drawings.
 Layout in the field.
 Check and verify layout by the engineer.
 Precede excavation to the line, levels and slopes.
 Transportation of the excavated material to the spoil tips and stock suitable
materials for further use at space available near side of the road without disturbing
traffic movement.
 Identify areas to spoil unsuitable material.
 Check cut line, levels and slopes as per drawings.
 Repeat if necessary until the approval of the section.

2.7.2 SUB GRADE PREPARATION

The Preparation of sub grade includes all the operations before the pavement structure
could be laid over it and compacted. Thus operation of the sub grade would include
site clearance, grading (embankment or cut section) and compaction.
 Prepare the road surface with the help of motor Grader to achieve design gradient and
cross slope.
 Compaction by Roller (in filling-layer wise compaction will be made by maintaining
OMC to get maximum dry density as per the Specification.
 Check the line, level, cross slope and density of sub grade.
 After approval notify to the Engineer to proceed the laying of the sub-base.

2.7.3 GRAVEL SUB-BASE

 Sub-base materials will be stockpiled in the stockpile yard and notify the Engineer for
necessary checking.
 After the approval of the material, the gravel sub base will be transportation and
dumped on the approved sub – grade layer.
 Mixing of sub-base material on road with the help of grader at site.
 Oversize particles will be either break manually or pickup at site with the help of
labors.
 Spraying of water close to the OMC by water browser and check the moisture
content.

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 If water content is more than OMC, leave to sundry until it comes to OMC and if
water content is less than OMC add water to bring to OMC.
 Spreading of the sub-base material to the required shape, grade and depth.
 Rolling started from edge to centre on straight section and from inner edge to outer
edge on the super elevated section
 Checking of field density as per the specification.
 Checking of line and levels of the finished surface.
 The approved gravel sub-base layer will be partly covered by on coming layer of
CRM.
 Approval of the completed section.

2.7.4 CRUSHED STONE MATERIAL FOR BASE

 Approval of the source of rock stone for producing CRM.
 Production of the CRM in the crusher plant.
 Testing of CRM material as per test frequency presented in the appendix and
approval of the stockpile.
 After the approval of the material, the CRM sub base will be transportation and
dumped on the approved sub – grade layer.
 Mixing of sub-base material on road with the help of grader at site.
 Spraying of water close to the OMC by water browser and check the moisture
content.
 If water content is more than OMC, leave to sundry until it comes to OMC and if
water content is less than OMC add water to bring to OMC.
 Spreading of the sub-base material to the required shape, grade and depth.
 Rolling started from edge to centre on straight section and from inner edge to outer
edge on the super elevated section
 Checking of field density as per the specification.
 Checking line and levels of the finished surface.
 Approval of the completed section.

2.7.5 SURFACE DRESSING

This section includes supply and laying of Surface Dressing surface treatment with
approved cutback bitumen and aggregate.
Materials

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Aggregate As-dug gravel medium graded aggregate will be screen from approval
quarries .Aggregate used in Surface Dressing will be medium graded aggregate and
gradation and strength shall be as per the Specification.

II.8 ORGANIZATION BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

Human resource is the key factor for controlling other resources in any industry or in any
business environment. Properly organized and managed human resources produce the best
output results. As both contracts as in continuous alignment we are intended to work with
single management which has been even approved by the Engineer. In this project, a Quality
Control engineer will be appointed for the project period and he will be fully responsible for
maintaining the overall quality of materials and work. He will visit site and laboratories
frequently. Though laboratory establishment is being our obligation, we will have own lab
technician, who will record all tests at site and collect documents. Quality control during
construction and store entry and storing of materials is equally on site and the line of
command will be as shown in the OBS Fig. 5. Similarly, experienced storekeepers will be
appointed so that they will be fully aware of storing the materials and checking before entry.
The OBS for the store is shown in Fig 2. However, the overall responsibility of quality goes
to the Contractor’s representative and he will issue the necessary instructions for maintaining
quality standards time to time.

Figure 5: Quality Control through Supervisory Staffs

Contactor’s
Representative

Site Engineer

Surveyor/Overseers Asst. Engineer

Survey Assistants Supervisors

There will be numbers of Asst. Engineers, Surveyors/Overseers as per site requirement.

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Figure 6 : Material Quality Control (Through Store)

Site Engineer

Storekeeper

Assistants/Helpers

II.9 ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: IN RESPECT OF QUALITY CONTROL

Contactor’s Representative:
 Overall Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Controlling.
 Procuring reliable suppliers / vendors for supplying quality materials and sub-
contractors for quality works.
 Recruiting and allocating qualified personals for different works.
 Maintaining proper coordination among site staff, store staff and lab. Staff.
 Timely instructions and decisions.

Site Engineer:
 Day to day planning of site works.
 Planning and allocating right people to right place.
 Control of workmanship through subordinates.
 Care of works.

Surveyor / Overseer:
 All survey works (Line, levels, cut slopes etc.)
 Documenting survey data and updating if any change.
 Day to day supervision of works.

Lab. Technician:
 Daily material testing and process control.
 Maintaining up to date lab. Records.
Store Keeper:

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 Receiving quality materials from suppliers and vendors.

 Proper storage of construction materials.
 Maintaining proper records of material entering and outgoing from store.

II.10 WORK INSTRUCTIONS

Work instructions will be issued at different stages when required. Unusual section of work
area will be identified and considered as the work requiring work instructions. Work
instructions will be issued with the signature of Contractor’s Representative.

II.11 INSPECTION, TESTING

 Contractor’s Representative will issue inspection and test plans.

 Standard forms and formats for keeping various types of test records will be
adopted.

List of Formats
 Gradation of sand for concrete works
 Gradation of sand for masonry works
 Gradation of coarse aggregate for concrete works (M 20/20)
 Gradation of coarse aggregate for concrete works (M 25/20)
 Gradation of coarse aggregate for concrete works (M 10/40)
 Gradation of capping layer material
 Gradation of crushed stone material for base
 Aggregate impact value
 Los Angeles abrasion value
 Water absorption and specific gravity
 Compressive Strength of mortar
 Compressive Strength of concrete
 Compaction
 Atterberg’s limit
 Penetration and softening point of bitumen
 Zinc coating
 Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit
 Soundness test of aggregates
 Degradability

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II.12 ORGANIZATION CHART FOR WORK IMPLEMENTATION

Figure 7: Organization chart for work implementation

Contractor’s
Representative

Site/Material Administrative
Engineer Section

Surveyor/Civil Marketing Officer/

Material
Overseers Accountant
Technician

Storekeeper
Site Supervisors Material
Supervisor

Material/Quality
Supervisor-2

Site Supervisors- Site Supervisors-2 Site Supervisors- Site Supervisors- Traffic Supervisors-5
1 3 4

II.13 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROJECT PERSONNEL’S

II.14 PARTERNER-INCHARGE

Co-ordinate with Contractor’s Representative and instruct to sub-ordinates run whole

activities of the project.
Contractor’s Representative
Co-ordinate with Technical and Administrative section shall be deal and run the whole
activities (Technical and Financial problems) of the project.
Deupty Contractor’s Representative
Co-ordinate with Technical and Administrative section shall be deal and run the whole
activities and deals with the IPC of the project.

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Site Engineer/Material Engineer

Deal about the technical problems occurred at site and also handle the technical activities as
well as he shall be responsible for providing qualitative construction materials at site to gain
good quality. He shall be responsible for overall management of technical works
Senior Surveyor
He is responsible for quantity survey and layout of structures as required line and level as
well as supervision and quality control of works.
Overseer
They are responsible for quantity survey and layout of structures as required line and level as
well as supervision and quality control of works.
Surveyor/ Sub-Overseer
They are responsible for quantity survey and layout of structures as required line and
level as well as supervision.
Supervisors
All supervisors will be present at site at any time during the working hours and also will be
responsible to maintain the quality and traffic control measures.
Lab Technician
He is responsible for overall material testing and reporting to according to the test
result.
Asst. Lab Technician
He is responsible for overall material sampling, testing and reporting according to the
test result.

Accountant/Store Keeper/Computer Operator

He is responsible of all the administrative works, account works and store.

II.15 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SAFETY MEASURES

a. The working sector will be provided with proper traffic control and safety measures.
The proper traffic control devices such as traffic signs, traffic markings and traffic
signals are provided at required locations. The one-way traffic should not be exceeded
by length of 500 m.
b. The flags, flag-men and signboards will be provided at the start and end of working
sector prohibiting the speed of the vehicle to get attention that the work is going on.

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c. All the workers at site will be provided with helmet, shoes and hand globes for safety.
d. All the traffic devices used will be designed as instructed and specified.

II.16 AMENDMENT TO QUALITY PLAN

Review of quality plan will be one of the agenda of quarterly meeting. It will be reissued
when significant changes occur.

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III. SUMMARY
Quality of product in any construction industry is meant the fulfillment of the requirements of
the owner described by the Drawing and Specification that are the part of Contract
Documents.

Providing well experienced engineers, assistant engineers, surveyors/overseers, foremen,

laboratory technicians, supervisors and other technical staff, identifying the responsibilities of
the key staff, providing precise instrument and equipment and, setting working guidelines and
requires quality standards, the company will ensure adequate supervision and control of
works and material at all times. In this way the Company will assure the quality of materials
and works.

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