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01 Date:4-Jan-2022

SINOHYDRO INSPECTION TEST PLAN SATIP No. APPROVED DATE DISCIPLINE:

Earthwork - Site Preparation, Excavation and Backfill During Construction. ITPSH-A-114-01 CIVIL
PROJECT TITLE: WBS/BI/JO/NO. CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Branch of Sinohydro Corporation LTD.

INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY
ITEM PROJECT PHASE & QUALITY QUALITY ASSIGNMENTS
TASK / ACTIVITY REMARKS
NO. ACTIVITY CODE PROCEDURE RECORD
CONTRACTOR SAUDI ARAMCO

1.0 DOCUMENT REVIEW

Contractor - "RH" of Documents and "H" for Material Sampling and Testing.
S.ARAMCO - "RH" of Documents and "H" for Material Sampling and Testing for first 2 occurences
1.1 Soil Sampling, Testing and Review of Test Reports ICSH-A-1001 ICSH-A-1001 RH/ H RH/ H and once every 5 occurences thereafter on Mega Projects. "W" for other occurences and for other
Projects.

1.2 De-Watering Method Of Statement RH/ H RH/ H Method of Statement for De-Watering shall be approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.

1.3 Excavation and Backfilling Method Of Statement RH/ H RH/ H Method of Statement for Excavation and Backfilling shall be approved by SAUDI ARAMCO.

2.0 MATERIAL RECEIVING

Fill, Select Fill and Marl Cap Materials Receiving S. ARAMCO - Witness delivery of fill, select fill and marl cap materials for the first 2 delivery days,
2.1
Inspection
ICSH-A-1002 ICSH-A-1002 I W and once every 5 delivery days thereafter.

3.0 INSTALLATION

Soil Protection and Control, Drainage and De-watering

3.1
Inspection
ICSH-A-1003 ICSH-A-1003 I S S. ARAMCO - Witness 2 occurences, and once every 5 occurrences thereafter.

3.2 Fill Placement and Compaction Inspection ICSH-A-1004 ICSH-A-1004 I S S. ARAMCO - Witness 2 occurences, and once every 5 occurrences thereafter.

3.3 Compaction Testing ICSH-A-1005 ICSH-A-1005 I W Contractor to provide the Survey report signed and approved by Company Surveyor

3.4 Final Fill Inspection ICSH-A-1006 ICSH-A-1006 I W Contractor to provide the Survey report signed and approved by Company Surveyor

4.0 PRE-COMMISSIONING

4.1 Not Applicable

GENERAL NOTES
The first three incidents of each Inspection or testing activity listed require 100 % participation by Saudi Aramco Site Inspection Personnel. After this period, Saudi Aramco Inspection may adjust the levels of Saudi Aramco participation based upon the Contractor’s
1 performance.
2 Surveillance: QA/QC organization to monitor work in progress without notice from Construction Organization

3 Witness: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of Inspection or test in advance. However, the inspection or test shall be performed as scheduled if the QA/QC organization representative is not present.

4 Hold: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of inspection or test in advance. Inspection or test shall not be carried out without the QA/QC organization representative in attendance.

5 If the Main Contractor delegates the assigned responsibility to the Subcontractor, then the Main Contractor will have the same degree of responsibility as assigned to Saudi Aramco.

LEGEND
H Hold Point for QC Inspection/ Test R Review of Documents
W Witness Inspection/Test RH Review and Approval of Documents
S Surveillance I 100% Contractor Inspection/Test

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SINOHYDRO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Soil Sampling, Testing and Review of Test Reports ICSH-A-1001 CIVIL-

PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Sinohydro Corporation LTD.

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Laboratory Testing

Project Specification
A qualified Saudi Aramco-approved geotechnical engineering testing
A1 SE-010056
agency to perform field and lab quality-control testing
SECTION 31 23 00

The laboratory's Quality Personnel assigned to the Work must be

technically competent to perform their duties and shall have a Schedule "Q" Section
A2
recommendation for approval from Saudi Aramco to perform applicable 5.5
Tests.

Tests are performed in accordance to applicable Standards in the presence Schedule "Q" Section
A3
of Contractor and Saudi Aramco Representatives. 1.4

Tests are performed in accordance to applicable Standards in the presence Schedule "Q" Section
A4
of Contractor and Saudi Aramco Representatives. 1.4

Material Test Reports: From a qualified Saudi Aramco-approved testing

agency indicating and interpreting test results for compliance of the
following with requirements indicated:
1. Classification according to ASTM D 2487 of each on-site and borrow soil Project Specification
A5 material proposed for fill and backfill. SE-010056
2. Laboratory compaction curve according to ASTM D 1557 for each on-site SECTION 31 23 00
and borrow soil material proposed for fill and backfill

B Fill/General Fill Materials

This fill shall be classified per ASTM D 2487. Soil Classification Group
GW, GP, GM, GC, SC, SW, SP, and SM consisting of gravel, sand, and/or
marl, or a combination of these groups; free of rock or gravel larger than Project Specification
B1 75mm in any dimension or one-half the lift thickness, whichever is less, SE-010056
debris, waste, vegetation, organic contents, and other deleterious matter SECTION 31 23 00
per applicable local and international standards and approved by Saudi
Aramco’s Engineer

C Select Fill Materials

Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel or

Project Specification
crushed stone, per applicable local and international standards, with 100%
C1 SE-010056
passing a 50mm (2 inch) sieve, not more than 20% passing a 0.075 mm
SECTION 31 23 00
(No. 200) sieve.

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use Page 2/14

SINOHYDRO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Soil Sampling, Testing and Review of Test Reports ICSH-A-1001 CIVIL-

PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Sinohydro Corporation LTD.

Select fill shall have a liquid limit not more than 35 and a plasticity index not Project Specification
C2 more than 12 per ASTM D 4318 for the portion passing the 0.4 mm (No. SE-010056
40) sieve. The select fill should be approved by Saudi Aramco’s Engineer. SECTION 31 23 00

D Sand Materials

Naturally or artificially graded soil containing less than 3% organic material

Project Specification
or clay, per applicable local and international standards, with 100% passing
D1 SE-010056
the 6.25mm (1/4 in) sieve, at least 90% passing the 2.0mm (No. 10) sieve,
SECTION 31 23 00
and no more than 10% passing the 0.0075 mm (No. 200) sieve

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- Project Specification SE-010056-001W00
2- Schedule Q - 6600050462

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

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SINOHYDRO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Fill, Select-Fill and Marl Cap Materials Receiving Inspection IC-SH-A-1002 CIVIL-
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Sinohydro Corporation LTD

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

SINOHYDRO TIP NUMBER SINOHYDRO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

YES
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A General Fill Materials

General Fill Material shall consist of gravel, sand and/or marl. Project Specification
A1 The maximum size of the fill material shall be one-half the lift thickness or SE-010056
75 mm (3 inches), whichever is less. SECTION 31 23 00

General Fill shall be classified per ASTM D 2487. Soil Classification

Project Specification
A2 Group GW, GP, GM, GC, SC, SW, SP, and SM consisting of gravel, sand,
SECTION 31 23 00
and/or marl, or a combination of these groups.

Delivered fill materials shall be free of frozen lumps, organic material, SAES-A-114
A3
trash, chunks of highly platic clay or other unsatisfactory materials. Sec. 6.1.1.2

B Select Fill Materials

Select Fill or ‘Structural Fill’ shall be composed only of inorganic

material and shall have 100% passing the 5 cm (2 in) sieve and from 0 to
20%passing the No. 200 sieve. The portion of Select Fill material passing
Project Specification
B1 the No. 40 sieve shall have a maximum liquid limit of 35 and a maximum
SECTION 31 23 00
plasticity index of 12 per ASTM D4318. Liquid limit and plastic limit tests
are not required for select fill material with less than 15% passing the No.
200 sieve.

Delivered fill materials shall be free of frozen lumps, organic material, SAES-A-114
B2
trash, chunks of highly platic clay or other unsatisfactory materials. Sec. 6.1.1.2

C Marl Cap Materials

Typical surficial erosion protection includes grass/vegetation, select fill

material (where required as per Section 6.3.1), cohesive marl minimum
150 mm thick, classified as SC, ML, or CL as determined by ASTM
SAES-A-114
C1 D2487, compacted as per Section 6.3.6 (not applicable to slopes steeper
Sec. 6.3.8
than 1 (V) to 5 (H)), soil-cement (minimum 5% cement by weight),
chemical or polymer spray, asphalt/concrete surfacing, riprap, or
geomaterials such as geocells.

Capping Layer: Layer of cohesive soil or marl placed over clean sand to Project Specification
C2
prevent wind erosion SECTION 31 23 00
Areas to receive fill, foundations, or pavement shall be free of organic SAES-A-114
C3
material, trash, or other unsuitable material Sec. 6.2.1
REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- Project Specification SE-010056-001W00
2- SAES-A-114 -- Excavation and Backfill, 18 April 2019

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Initials and Date:

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*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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SINOHYDRO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Soil Protection and Control, Drainage and De-Watering

ICSH-A-1003 CIVIL-
Inspection
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Sinohydro Corporation LTD

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

SINOHYDRO TIP NUMBER SINOHYDRO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

YES
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Soil Protection & Control Inspection

Maintain temporary erosion and sedimentation control systems as

Project Specification
dictated by site conditions, indicated in the construction documents, or as
A1 SE-010056
directed by governing authorities or Saudi Aramco to control sediment
SECTION 31 25 00
until final stabilization.

Place erosion and sediment control systems in accordance with the Project Specification
A2 drawings or as may be dictated by site conditions in order to maintain the SE-010056
intent of the specifications and permits. SECTION 31 25 00

Saudi Aramco has authority to limit surface area of erodible earth material
Project Specification
exposed by clearing and grubbing, excavation, borrow, and embankment
A3 SE-010056
operations and to direct contractor to provide immediate permanent or
SECTION 31 25 00
temporary pollution control measures.

The positions of underground obstructions such as pipes, electrical cables

SACSM
A4 and other utilities shall be determined prior to the beginning of any
Sec. 2.1
excavation operation.

The Contractor shall contact all Saudi Aramco utilities departments to

determine the locations of underground utilities; otherwise, magnetic SAES-A-114
A5
surveys shall be conducted to locate underground obstructions when Sec.5.2.4
requested to do so by Saudi Aramco.

Contractor shall incorporate permanent erosion control features, Project Specification

A6 permanent slope protection and stabilization, to minimize need for SE-010056
temporary controls. SECTION 31 25 00

Excavations adjacent to existing underground installations

(e.g., foundations, piping, manholes, electrical and duct banks) or SAES-A-114
A7
sidewalks shall use bracing and shoring to protect those installations Sec.5.5.4.3
during construction.

Project
Protect and maintain erosion and sedimentation controls, as specified in Specification
A8
applicable local and international standards, during earthwork operations. SECTION 31 23 00
Part 3

Excavations are not allowed to intersect a 45 degree plane extending

downward from the edge of existing foundations unless an engineered SAES-A-114
A9
support system is in place prior to start of work or excavation is in stable Sec.5.5.4.2
rock.

Trees, shrubs, and all other vegetation in the areas beyond the SAES-A-114
A10
designated excavation area are preserved and with no damage. Sec.5.5.4.6

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 B Drainage & Dewatering

All temporary drainage and dewatering methods and disposal of water are SAES-A-114
B1
subject to approval by Saudi Aramco. Sec. 5.4.1

Project
All temporary drainage and dewatering methods and disposal of water are
Specification
B2 subject to approval by Saudi Aramco as specified in applicable local and
SECTION 31 23 00
international standards.
Part 3

Surface water shall be prevented from flowing into excavations by Project

ditching, Specification
B3
trenching, forming protective swales, pumping, or other approved SECTION 31 23 00
measures. Part 3

Project
If required and prior to excavation, an approved dewatering system shall
Specification
B4 be
SECTION 31 23 00
installed and operated when necessary to lower the groundwater..
Part 3

Project
If required, an approved dewatering system is installed and operated Specification
B5
when necessary to lower groundwater. SECTION 31 23 00
Part 3

Project
All diverted and pumped water shall flow to specified collection areas and
Specification
B6 shall be disposed of as directed by the Saudi Aramco Company
SECTION 31 23 00
Representative.
Part 3

Dewatering systems shall be installed and operated in such a manner as Project

to avoid the movement of fines or loss of ground support and loss of Specification
B7
support from below the bearing level and shall not compromise the SECTION 31 23 00
stability of surrounding areas. Part 3

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-A-114 -- Excavation and Backfill, 18 April 2019
2- SACSM -- Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual
3- Project Specification SE-010056-001W00

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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SINOHYDRO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Fill Placement and Compaction Inspection ICSH-A-1004 CIVIL-

PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Sinohydro Corporation LTD

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

SINOHYDRO TIP NUMBER SINOHYDRO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

YES
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Fill Placement Inspection

Project
Before any use of excavated satisfactory material, samples should be Specification
A1 taken to perform necessary laboratory testing to check the material’s SE-010056
suitability per the project geotechnical report. SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Remove vegetation, topsoil, debris, unsatisfactory soil materials, Specification
A2 obstructions, and deleterious materials from ground surface before SE-010056
placing fills. SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Specification
Plow, scarify, bench, or break up sloped surfaces steeper than 1 vertical
A3 SE-010056
to 4 horizontals so fill material will bond with existing material.
SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Place and compact fill material in layers to required elevations as folow:

Under open or landscaped areas, use fill material compacted at least 65%
Project
Relative Density as determined by ASTM D 4253 and ASTM D 4254 for
Specification
cohesionless granular soils that do not exhibit well-defined moisture
A4 SE-010056
density relationship, or at least 85% of the maximum Modified Proctor
SECTION 31 23
density as determined by ASTM D 1557. This works will be considered
00 Part 3
open areas; therefore 65% Relative Density or 85% maximum modified
proctor density is required.

Every effort shall be made to place backfill materials symmetrically and in

SAES-A-114
A5 uniform layers to prevent unnecessary eccentric loading on a structure or
Sec. 6.3.5.1
foundation.

Project
Specification
A6 Do not place fill material on surfaces that are muddy or contain debris. SE-010056
SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

B Compaction Inspection

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 Project
Specification
Uniformly moisten or aerate each subsequent fill soil layer before
B1 SE-010056
compaction to within 3 percent optimum moisture content.
SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Remove and replace, or scarify and air-dry, otherwise satisfactory soil Specification
B2 material that exceeds optimum moisture content by 3 percent and is too SE-010056
wet to compact to specified dry unit weight. SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Fill material shall be placed in accordance with the Geotechnical Report

and this scope based on Option 1 and/or Option 2 and achieve 65% Project
Relative Density (in accordance with ASTM D4253 & ASTM D4254) for Specification
B3 areas that are designated as open areas and 70% Relative Density (in SE-010056
accordance with ASTM D4253 &ASTM D4254) for areas not designated SECTION 31 23
as open areas. This is in accordance with SAES-A-114. 00 Part 3

Project
Option 1 – Entails compacting fill materials in layer placement (300mm)
Specification
and compaction, as per SAES-A-114.
B4 SE-010056
Option 2 – Entails compacting fill materials using Rapid Impact
SECTION 31 23
Compaction (RIC) with fill thickness of up to 4m (One-time placement).
00 Part 3

Project
When the backfill material cannot clearly be classified as cohesive or Specification
B5 cohesionless both Relative Density and Proctor density tests must be SE-010056
performed . The backfill shall then be compacted to the greater density. SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Specification
In no case shall compaction be allowed on slopes greater than 1 vertical
B5 SE-010056
to 5 horizontals (20 percent slope).
SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Specification
Compaction by water jetting or flooding is not permitted for most fill
B7 SE-010056
material as specified by applicable local and international standards.
SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- SAES-A-114 -- Excavation and Backfill, 18 April 2019
2- Project Specification SE-010056-001W00
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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SINOHYDRO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

Compaction Testing ICSH-A-1005 CIVIL-

PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Sinohydro Corporation LTD

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

SINOHYDRO TIP NUMBER SINOHYDRO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Note: To verify that the area/ material being inspected was tested by SA
approved third party testing agency, the test results attached with this RFI
shall be verified by the relevant PID inspection unit if copy of the test results
had been received directly from the third party lab. If not available in the PID
Inspection Unit, the inspector shall contact the third party laboratory
representative and request for an explanation. If the explanation is not
reasonable, NCR shall be issued to the third party lab through the Batch
Plant and Civil Testing Group.

Prior to the commencement of any embankment and filling construction

works,representative tests (compaction trial) shall be conducted using the Project
same materials as those to be used for actual embankment construction and Specification
A1 related filling works. SE-010056
The objective of the test shall be to validate that the construction SECTION 31 23 00
methodology proposed by the Contractor meets the Geotechnical Report Part 3
requirements

The Contractor’s method statement for the embankment construction

Project
methodology shall include construction method, material types to be used,
Specification
layer thickness, compaction equipment, compaction objectives, minimum
A2 SE-010056
number of roller passes,wetting methodology, compaction control
SECTION 31 23 00
procedures, type and frequency of tests to be performed as well as
Part 3
characteristics required for ensuring compaction sufficiency.

To ensure that the construction methodology for backfill is sufficient, Project

compaction trial for each main type of fill (rock fill, non-structural fill, building Specification
A3 backfill, road and track subgrade layers, embankment fill), shall be carried SE-010056
out on areas having dimensions of approximate length of 50 meters and SECTION 31 23 00
width of 10 meters. Part 3

Project
Specification
Saudi Aramco-approved testing agency to perform field quality-control
A4 SE-010056
testing.
SECTION 31 23 00
Part 3

Project
Testing agency shall inspect and test each fill or backfill layer.Proceed with Specification
A5 subsequent earthwork only after test results for previously completed work SE-010056
comply with requirements. SECTION 31 23 00
Part 3

Project
For verification of material, moisture content, compaction, thickness and Specification
A6 other properties of the materials or workmanship, Saudi Aramco shall, at all SE-010056
times, have access to all portions of the works and sites. SECTION 31 23 00
Part 3

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 Project
Specification
Testing agency shall test compaction of soils in place according to ASTM D
A7 SE-010056
1556,ASTM D 6938, ASTM D 2937, and ASTM D 2167 as applicable.
SECTION 31 23 00
Part 3

Tests will be performed at the following locations and frequencies:

1. Base and subbase areas: at least 1 test for every 200 m2 of base and Project
subbase. Specification
A8 2. General fill: at each lift, at least 1 test for every 500 m2. SE-010056
3. As a minimum, at least one in-place density test must be performed on SECTION 31 23 00
every lift of fill and further placement shall not be allowed until the required Part 3
density has been achieved.

Fill material shall be placed in accordance with the Geotechnical Report and
Project
this scope based on Option 1 and/or Option 2 and achieve 65% Relative
Specification
Density (in accordance with ASTM D4253 & ASTM D4254) for areas that
A9 SE-010056
are designated as open areas and 70% Relative Density (in accordance with
SECTION 31 23 00
ASTM D4253 &ASTM D4254) for areas not designated as open areas. This
Part 3
is in accordance with SAES-A-114.

Project
Option 1 – Entails compacting fill materials in layer placement (300mm) and
Specification
compaction, as per SAES-A-114.
A10 SE-010056
Option 2 – Entails compacting fill materials using Rapid Impact Compaction
SECTION 31 23 00
(RIC) with fill thickness of up to 4m (One-time placement).
Part 3

Project
Layer of subgrade and subbase material, after being shaped to the required
Specification SE-
lines and cross section, shall be compacted to a uniform density with no
A11 010021 MOC
individual test being less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the maximum dry
Section 2.06.3.6
density unit weight determined from MRDTM 212.
and 3.02.5.4

Each layer of aggregate base material, after being shaped to the required
lines and cross section, shall be compacted to a uniform density with no
individual test being less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the maximum dry Project
unit weight determined from MRDTM 212. Each lot of base material as Specification SE-
A12
described in Subsection 3.03.6, "Quality Assurance Procedures" in these 010021 MOC
General Specifications shall have a percent relative compaction of no less Section 3.03.5.6
than one hundred percent (100%) of the maximum dry unit weight
determined from MRDTM 212.

Project
The aggregate base shall be watered or dried as may be necessary to Specification SE-
A13
obtain a moisture content suitable for compaction. 010021 MOC
Section 3.03.5.6

Project
Material which has dried prior to final compaction or which has dried and
Specification SE-
A14 decompacted subsequent to final compaction shall be watered and
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recompacted using equipment and procedures approved by the Engineer.
Section 3.03.5.6

Project
When testing agency reports that subgrades, fills, or any backfills have not
Specification
achieved degree of compaction specified, scarify, and moisten or aerate, or
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remove and replace soil to depth required; re-compact and retest until
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specified compaction is obtained.
Part 3

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1- Project Specification SE-010056-001W00
2-MOC General Specification Addendum to November 1998.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

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 Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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(Standards Cutoff - June 30,2020) Rev.01 Date:4-Jan-2022
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SINOHYDRO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Final Fill Inspection ICSH-A-1006 Civil
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Infrastructure and Maintenance Building BI-25-00040/0020 Sinohydro Corporation LTD

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

SINOHYDRO TIP NUMBER SINOHYDRO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

YES
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

Project
Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free of irregular surface Specification
A1 changes. Comply with compaction requirements and grade to cross SE-010056
sections, lines,and elevations indicated in IFC drawing and Specification. SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Specification
smooth transition between adjacent existing grades and new grades to
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properly provided.
SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Cut out soft spots, fill low spots, and trim high spots to comply with Specification
A3 required SE-010056
surface tolerances.. SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Specification
Protect newly graded areas from traffic and erosion. Keep free of trash
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and debris
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00 Part 3

Project
Repair and reestablish grades to specified tolerances where completed or
Specification
partially completed surfaces become eroded, rutted, settled, or where they
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lose compaction due to subsequent construction operations or weather
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conditions.
00 Part 3

Project
Where settling occurs before project correction period elapses, remove Specification
A6 finished surfacing, backfill with additional soil material, compact, and SE-010056
reconstruct surfacing SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

Project
Restore appearance, quality, and condition of finished surfacing to match Specification
A7 adjacent work, and eliminate evidence of restoration to the greatest extent SE-010056
possible. SECTION 31 23
00 Part 3

REMARKS:

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

1- Project Specification SE-010056-001W00

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved:
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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