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2.1. Geotechnical research

2.1.1 Description
These works include all geotechnical research and tests, which are needed to
determine the quality or behavior of the underlying soil, taking into account all the
factors that directly or indirectly affect the geotechnical characteristics. In addition to
research and tests, this work also includes the preparation of reports, reports with
appropriate calculations and conclusions, as well as a solution for the foundation, the
arrangement of the foundation soil, the use of earth materials within the framework
of the agreed works, construction of cuts, embankments and other geotechnical
facilities. Where it is established that these works were not performed during the
design for justified reasons, or they are considered insufficient, or if the need for
them arose during construction, they will be performed by the Contractor.
2.1.2 Performing the work

2.1.2.1 Applicable Regulations

The following regulations, codes, standards or recommended methods are used for
geotechnical design, investigations, description of the foundation and other
geotechnical work: EN 1997-1, Eurocode 7, Geotechnical design, Part 1, General
Rulles EN1997-2, Eurocode 7, Geotechnical design-Part 2: Ground investigations and
testing ISRM Suggested method for determining point load strength, Int. J.Rock
Mech. Min.Sci&Geomech. Abstr. 22,51-62 (1985) ISRM Suggested method for
quantitative description of discontinuities in rock masses, Int. J.Rock Mech.
Min.Sci&Geomech. Abstr. 15, 319-368 (1978) Schmidt Hammer type L Operating
Instructions, Proceq S.A., PO Box 158, Zurich, Switzerland (1960) IAEG Commission
"Engineering geological mapping": Classification of rocks and soils for engineering
geological mapping, part 1; rock and soil material, Bulletin of IAEG No 19, Krefeld,
June 1979, When performing laboratory tests, the following documents are used as a
basis, presented in the form before their standardization at the Institute for
Standardization of Macedonia and after: МКС EN ISO 22475-1:2010 Sampling
methods - Part 1 Earthworks MKC EN ISO/TS 17892-1:2015 Determination of water
content MKC EN ISO 17892-2:2015 Determination of bulk density of fine-grained
soils
MKC EN ISO/TS 17892-3:2016 Determination of specific gravity MKC EN ISO/TS
17892-4:2017 Determination of granulometric composition MKTC CEN ISO/TS
17892:2010 Determination of Atterberg limits - Cone method MKS 1013:2016
Determination of Atterbeg limits - Kasagrande method MKC 1015:2016
Determination of content of combustible and organic substances in soil MKC
1004:2013 Determination of bulk density - calibrated sand method MKC 1014:2016
Determination of carbonate content in soil MKTC CEN ISO/TS 17892 – 10:2010
Direct shear testing of soil MKTS EN ISO/TS 17892 – 9 2010 Shear testing in a
triaxial apparatus MKS U.B1.030/92 Determining the compressive strength of the
soil MKS U.B1.034/69 Determination of the water permeability coefficient МКС EN
ISO/TS 17892 – 5:2017 Determination of soil compressibility МКС EN 13286 –
2:2012 Determination of the optimal water content MKC 1011:2015 Determination of
compressibility modulus with a circular plate MKS UE1.010/81 Earthworks during
road construction MKS U.E8.010/81 Bearing capacity and flatness at the level of the
mattress MKS U.B1.040/68 Determination of the sand equivalent MKS U.B1.042/69
Determination of the California load index MKS B.B0.001/84 Sampling of stone and
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stone aggregates MKS B.B8.012/87 Compressive strength tests MKS B.B8.010/80

Determination of water absorption MKS B.B8.030/86 Determination of the volume
weight of the aggregate at a certain compaction MKS B.B8.032/80 Determination of
specific gravity of the aggregate MKS B.B8.031/82 Determination of volumetric
weight and water absorption MKS B.B8.036/82 Determination of the amount of fine
particles by the method of wet sowing
MKS B.B8.039/82 Approximate determination of pollution with organic substances
MKS B.B8.047/87 Defining the shape and appearance of the grain surface MKS
B.B3.050/64 Content of clay and silty ingredients MKS UE9.020/66 Classic and
modern road surface MKS B.B8.001/82 Ice stability MKS B.B8.044/82 Examination
of the stability of the ice aggregate using sodium sulfate MKS B.B8.045/78
Examination of the resistance of stone and stone aggregate to wear according to the
"Los Angeles" method
The appropriate designation for standardized procedures in ISRM is:
Determination of water content
1. МКTC EN Soil
ISO/TS 17892-
1:2015
Determination of volume weight of solid
2. MKTC EN Soil
particles - pycnometer method
ISO/TS 17892-
3:2017
Determination of granulometric composition -
3. MKC EN ISO Soil
Sowing, Aerometering
17892-4:2017
Oedometer test with incremental loading
4. MKC EN ISO/TS Soil
Direct shear tests
17892-5:2017
Direct shear tests
5. MKTC CEN Soil
ISO/TS
17892-10:2010
Determination of Atterberg limits - cone
6. MKTC CEN Soil
method
ISO/TS
17892-`12:2010
Consolidated triaxial test on water-saturated
7. MKTC CEN Soil
soils
ISO/TS
17892-9:2010
Determination of water content during drying
8. MKC EN 1097- Soil
in a ventilated oven
5:2010
Examination of compactness and water
9. MKC EN 13286- Soil
content - Proctor test
2:2012
Examination of the California Bearing Index
10. MKC EN 13286- Soil
(CBR) direct bearing index and
47:2013
linear swelling
Examination of the California Bearing Index
11. ASTM D1196 Soil
(CBR) direct bearing index and
linear swelling
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Examination of the California Bearing Index

12. ASTM D5731-08 Rocks
(CBR) direct bearing index and
linear swelling
Direct rock shear
13. ASTM D5607-08 Rocks
Unweighted Compressive Strength of
14. ASTM D2938-95 Rocks
Disturbed Core Specimens
Unweighted Compressive Strength of
15. ASTM D2664-04 Rocks
Disturbed Core Specimens

2.1.2.2 Scope of examination The scope of the geotechnical investigations is determined

depending on the required data, which dictate the individual project tasks within
the framework of the agreed works, and according to the scope determined by the
Supervisory Authority, and for more complex works, an expert or committee
specialized in that area. The scope of the tests must enable an optimal technical
solution to the separate works, both before the beginning of the execution and
during the execution of the works. The scope of the tests includes all field work
related to the test, such as probing (exploratory drilling), sampling, geophysical
surveys, test loads of foundation zones, laboratory tests, necessary transportation
and preparation of reports and reports, as well as everything else that the nature of
the work will require. Recommendations for distances between investigations are
shown in the Annex to these technical conditions.
2.1.3 Quality
Tests and test reports can only be prepared by authorized organizations for such work.
Each report must be signed, in addition to the authorized organization, by the
responsible geologist or geotechnical engineer with the appropriate authorization to
perform such works issued by the Chamber of Certified Architects and Certified
Engineers who examined the field and they are obliged to cooperate as necessary in
the performance of the works .
2.1.4 Measurement
Those things don't measure up.
2.1.5 Payment
In principle, all costs are borne by the Investor, except in cases that are specifically
stated in the Technical Conditions, namely:
2.1.5.1 Sounding of foundations of bridge structures including all retaining walls and
ramps that are an integral part of the project for the bridge structure.
2.1.5.2 Probing the field due to the instability of the foundation soil, to the extent that
those costs are not a consequence of the lack of the project, or of the unforeseen
field conditions, but of the negligence in the performance of the works by the
Contractor. In that case, all costs fall to the account of the Contractor and are
calculated according to the actual costs.
2.1.5.3 An appropriate amount of control, ongoing and follow-up investigations in the
construction phase is undertaken by the Road Project, and if they are not provided
for in it, a program is prepared in the tendering phase
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2.2 Marking and securing of the Route

2.2.1 Description
This work involves setting out of the route, all the geodetic measurements referring to
transferring of the data from the project onto the site, or from the site into the
drawings, maintenance of the set-out markings on the site during the whole period
from the beginning of the works up to submittal of the works to the Employer, as well
as possible dislocation of existing conventional points. This work also involves taking
over and maintenance of all the main geodetic shots and drawings and the setting out
of the site submitted to the Contractor by the Employer at the beginning of the works.
The scope of the work must satisfy, in all, the needs of construction, control of the
works, the calculation and all other necessary for the performance of the works.
2.2.2 Submittal and Taking Over of the Route
The Developer hands over to the Field Contractor elements for marking the route
(polygons, points and benchmarks). The handover is done with a handover record.
The developer hands over to the contractor the project of the route, which contains all
the necessary elevations and other geodetic data for the execution of the works. From
the day of handover, the Contractor is obliged to ensure all polygon points and
benchmarks. If the individual field data is lost or changed (polygon point,
benchmark), the Contractor is obliged to restore it at his own expense. The
correctness of the updated points is reviewed and verified by the Supervisory
Authority

2.2.3 Setting of Cross Profiles

After taking over the route, and before starting the works, the Contractor will mark
each projected profile with wooden pegs or iron nails (on which the projected height
of the level will be marked), and which will be the basis for control and calculation of
the performed works. These signs should be placed on both sides of the roadway, at
such a distance that will not affect the performance of the works and the flow of
traffic.
2.2.4 Control During Work
During the whole time of construction, the Contractor is obliged to permanently
control the set out data on the route and renew all the marks on the site regardless
the reasons of damage. In case of modification in the project, the Contractor is
obliged to perform again all the works given under Items 2.22 and 2.23, if so
required by the modification of the project. The Contractor is obliged to submit to the
Engineer all the data on the staking and enable him an irreproachable use of all the
set outs for his needs.
The marks can be removed after receiving the works and with the written consent of
the Supervisory Authority.

2.2.5 Payment
Staking works are paid for at a single price per km of route. This price is
compensation for all things that are listed in point 2.2.
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2.3 Technical Equipment and Preparation of the Construction Site

2.3.1 Before the initiation of the construction, the Contractor shall submit to the
Employer the project on organization and equipment necessary for performance of
the works.
2.3.2 The anticipated mechanical equipment and the whole organization of construction
must enable performance of the works thoroughly in compliance with the project
and these technical conditions, and with a dynamics that shall enable performance
of the works under weather conditions favourable for construction.
2.3.3 The Employer is entitled to require modification in the proposed project on
organization of construction and the proposed equipment, should they are not in
compliance with the conditioned dynamics of progress of works and these technical
conditions.
2.3.4 The Engineer shall approve the starting of the works when assured that the
equipment and the devices anticipated by the plan are on the site and are capable to
be used for the works.
2.4 Demolition of Structures on the Site
2.4.1 Description
This work involves excavation and demounting of traffic signs, gutters, concrete
channels, shafts, demolition of walls made of bricks, stone or concrete, demolition
of existing pavement structures of asphalt and macadam, removal of curbs,
demolition of fences, buildings, existing slab culverts, tube culverts and their inlet
and outlet heads or other similar hindrances of material and wastes that could
prevent, in any way, the performance of the works, i.e., demolition related to
construction of the agreed structure or enlargement of existing pavement lanes and
culverts. This work does not involve removal of various installations which are in
use, such as: electric conduits, high and low voltage cables, telephone cables, water
supply installations, cemeteries that should be replaced or rearranged, but involves
those parts of the structures such as foundations or parts of structures made of
massive stone material, concrete or bricks and alike, which should be torn down
after the removal or the rearrangement of the listed types of structures.
The work must involve removal of existing buildings which represent a hindrance
for the works unless otherwise stated in the drawings or determined by the
Engineer.
2.4.2 Performance
Individual trunks, which will be determined by the Supervisory Authority, must
remain, so they must not be damaged. To prevent damage to the remaining stems,
the remaining stems should be cut carefully. If it is necessary to prevent any damage
to structures, other trees or someone's property, or if it is necessary to reduce the
danger, or to divert obstacles to the property, the trees should be carefully cut from
the top down. On the surfaces excavated for the road, all foams and roots should be
removed to a depth of 50 cm below the finally leveled surface, except on the curved
surfaces of the cut, where they can be cut at the same height as the soil. On the
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surfaces of the foundation soil from which the non-bearing layers of the foundation
soil should be removed or on the surfaces of the foundation soil that must be
compacted, it is necessary to remove all foams and roots to a depth of at least 20 cm
below the height of the future prepared foundation soil , that is, at least 50 cm
below the lower system. On the surfaces under the future embankment, the holes
created by removing the foams and roots should be filled with soil material and
compacted well. The cut trunks and foams should be deposited in appropriate
places along the route, so that they interfere with the execution of the works and
they should be handed over in quantity to the Supervisory Authority, or to another
person designated by the Investor.
2.4.3 Measurement
Cutting of bushes and trunks, excavation, extraction and calculation of the bushes,
from the new and old cut trunks with all the works specified in points 2.22 and 2.42
is carried out according to the required meters of the final length of the installed
basic route, so this length also includes the works of the correction of watercourses,
local roads and others, i.e. they are not measured separately.
2.4.4 Payment
The quantities determined in point 2.43 are paid at the unit price per km. route
from the negotiated settlement and that price represents the full compensation for
all procedures in the work, which are specified in point 2.4 or are required for the
completion of the works.
2.5 Demolition of buildings on the field
2.5.1 Description
The work includes excavation and dismantling of traffic signs, guardrails and other
fences, culverts, concrete channels, manholes, demolition of brick, stone or concrete
walls, demolition of existing road structures, removal of curbs, demolition of fences,
demolition of buildings, demolition of existing plate culverts, pipe culverts and their
entrance and exit heads or other similar obstacles made of material and waste that
would interfere in any way during the performance of the works, that is, all
demolitions related to the construction of the agreed facility or the extension of
existing roadways and culverts. The work does not include the various removals of
installations in use, such as: power lines, high and low voltage cables, telephone
lines and cables, plumbing installations, cemeteries that need to be moved or
reworked, but those parts of those facilities are included as foundations or parts of
buildings made of massive stone material, concrete or bricks, etc. which need to be
demolished after the move or to process the specified types and objects. That work
must include the deflection of existing buildings which interfere with the work,
unless otherwise specified on the drawings, or otherwise determined by the
Supervising Authority.
2.5.2 Performance
The demolition of buildings on the field should be carried out on all marked or
designated areas, as well as on separate places, which will be determined by the
Supervisory Authority, and which require cleaning due to the execution of
construction works or due to the very aesthetics of the arrangement of the
immediate surroundings of the the road. The excavation and dismantling of traffic
signs, guardrails and other fences, barriers, direction signs, kilometer markers, etc.,
should be carried out in such a way as to preserve all the components undamaged
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and to be able to be reused. For this purpose, before dismantling, in agreement with
the Supervisory Authority, it should be determined which parts will be preserved,
stored and protected from deterioration, and which parts can be thrown away, that
is, removed. The place of storage is determined by the Supervisory Authority, and
the Contractor is obliged to temporarily store the dismantled parts, until the
takeover by the Investor's representative, in its warehouses that are accessible for
transportation. The day of the acquisition will be determined by the Supervisory
Authority. The demolition of walls and buildings of all kinds should be carried out
in a way that will ensure that there is no damage to neighboring buildings, or
agricultural land - crops, that is, to the existing road itself. The demolition of the
existing roadways should be carried out so that the demolition site must be
prepared for functional use according to the intended purpose, which is foreseen by
the project, that is, as determined by the Supervisory Authority. The removal of
curbs, gutters, manholes, the demolition of fences and buildings and similar
obstacles should be carried out in such a way that the said obstacles are completely
removed and do not interfere with the construction, nor the quality of the works,
nor the aesthetic appearance of the road and the surroundings.
The removal of those parts of the buildings, various lines from installations, which
due to the construction of the road must be reworked, and whose foundations or
massive parts of the structure cannot be dismantled or cut to remove them, should
be carried out completely analogously to the rest works on removal, i.e. cleaning the
field. The method of performing the work is determined by the Contractor alone,
while he must comply with all regulations for the safety of the work and prevent any
damage to other people's property and obstacles to it. The overall damage that
would occur due to the work is exclusively borne by the Contractor. All the material
can be used for the agreed work and the Investor has no right to demand any
payment for it, except for material taken over by the Supervisory Authority.
Demolition of buildings is carried out in such a way as to preserve the material as
much as possible.
2.5.3 Measurement
All this work, except for the demolition of buildings, as well as the demolition of
existing roadways, culverts, curbs, walls, plate and pipe culverts and their heads,
shafts, etc., which cannot or should not be demolished by mechanization for
excavation in a wide excavation, it is not measured separately, but is included in the
excavation items as an integral part. Demolition of residential and commercial
buildings and existing roadway is measured in m2 of the actually demolished
surface measured according to external elevations, gutters and tubular and slab
culverts that are not demolished by mechanization for extensive soil excavation are
measured in m1, while the heads of tubular culverts and manholes in number, and
concrete walls in m3. The removal of the foundations of already demolished
buildings and other structures is not measured separately, but is included in the
excavation position.
2.5.4 Payment
All this work, except for the demolition of entire buildings as well as roadways,
gutters, curbs, plate and pipe culverts and their heads, concrete walls and channels,
manholes, etc. which cannot be demolished by order of the Supervisory Authority,
should not be demolished using machinery for extensive excavation of soil, it is not
paid separately, but it is calculated in the unit price of excavations and thus it is
considered that the Contractor has received full compensation for all procedures in
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the work that are specified in point 2.5, including the transportation of the material
to a landfill. Demolition of buildings (residential and commercial) and roadways is
paid at a unit price per m2 of surface according to the contract calculation, while
gutters, curbs, slab and pipe culverts are paid per m according to the contract
calculation, concrete walls and channels in m3 , and while the inlet and outlet heads
of the tubular culverts as well as the existing shafts by number, and according to the
negotiated calculation for each job. That price includes all the things provided for in
point 2.5 with the storage of the destroyed material, in a place determined by the
Supervisory Authority, so the Contractor has no right to demand any compensation
or additional payment.

2.6 Arrangement of Existing Pavement Structure - Roughening with

Profiling, Planing and Cutting
2.6.1 Description
This work involves arrangement of the existing pavement when building up
additional course, strengthening or widening. For this purpose, the following
actions are taken: roughening with profiling, scraping and cutting (removal of part
of the existing pavement). It involves loading and transportation of the planing
material as well as mechanical cleaning of the planed areas.
2.6.2 Roughening with Profiling; 0 - 3 cm
This work is done mechanically, applying cold procedure on the existing pavement,
with depth and width of areas anticipated by the project. The objective is to achieve
the allowable (minimum) technological thickness of the new course (course for
levelling). After the mechanical cleaning up, the roughened surface must be of a
homogeneous appearance. Employment of a roughneing equipment that is not
properly functional is not allowed.
After roughening with profiling, the cleaned and dusted area is treated, prior to
applying of the new asphaltic layer, with bitumen emulsion to achieve inter-course
adhesion as required by the conditions given in Item 4.5.
2.6.3 Planing of Existing Pavement
It is done mechanically by a cold procedure. The areas and the depth of planing are
defined in the project. In case of side extension of the existing pavement, cascade
planing is performed with a width of 0,5 m and depth according to the project. The
planed area must be uniform and with a homogeneous appearance (without marked
delevelled furrows). It is not allowed to use inproperly functioning equipment. The
planed material shall be transported outside the route. After the performed planing,
clearing and dusting are done. The preparation of the planed base before the
application of the new course is done according to the conditions given in Item 4.5.
2.6.4 Cutting of the Total Thickness of Existing Pavement Structure
It is done in the sections as foreseen by the project, using mechanical equipment
(without vibrations and strokes).

2.6.5 Measurement
Measurement of the quantities of performed works (Items 2.62 and 2.63) is done
per m2, and in m1 for the works in Item 2.64.

2.6.6 Payment
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Payment is done per m2 of performed works under Items 2.62 and 2.63, and per m1
for the works in Item 2.64.

2.6 Mowing and cleaning of the existing shoulders

2.61 Description
The works include manual and machine mowing and cleaning of the existing
shoulders, eliminating the plants and profiling the shoulder as according to the
necessary transversal inclination.

2.62 How it is carried out

The mowing is carried out by a machine. The material remaining on the shoulder is
lifted and transported to a depot assigned by the Supervising body.
2.63 Measurement
These works are measured in square meters (m2) of mowed and cleaned shoulder.
2.64 Payment
The payment is as per the unit price of one square meter (m2)

2.7 Mechanical cracking of existing banks

2.7.1 Description
The work includes machine cutting of the existing banks, which removes the
vegetation and achieves profiling of the bank according to the required transverse
slope.
2.7.2 Performance
The cutting of the banks is done by machine. The excavated material that will
remain on the bank is loaded and transported to a landfill designated by the
Supervisory Authority.
2.7.3 Measurement
This work is measured in m1 cleared and cleaned bank.
2.7.4 Payment
Payment is based on the unit price for 1 m1.