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section 02220, Study notes of Construction

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Construction

excavation as Mass Structural Excavation and the backfill as Mass Structural Backfill. ... Method Statement and as accepted by the Engineer.

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TENDER DOCUMENTS
Specifications
DIVISION 02
Siteworks
SECTION 02220
STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
PART 1
GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Excavating for building foundations.
B. Excavating for slabs-on-grade, paving and landscaping.
C. Excavating for site structures.
D. Site filling and backfilling.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 01400 Q uality Requirements
B. Section 02200 Earthworks
C. Section 02210 Compaction and Testing of Earthworks
D. Section 02221 Trenching, Backfilling, Compaction and General Grading
E. Section 02230 Aggregate or Granular Sub-base
F. Section 02232 Aggregate Base Course
1.03 REFERENCES
A. American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM D 1557 Test Method for Laboratory
Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort.
ASTM D 2216 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)
Content of Soil and Rock.
ASTM D 2487 Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil
Classification System).
ASTM D 2922 Standard Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by
Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).
ASTM D 3017 Standard Test Method for Water Content of Soil and Rock in Place by
Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).
1.04 PROJECT / SITE CONDITIONS
A. If existing utility lines not described in Contract Documents are encountered, inform
Engineer before proceeding.
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TENDER DOCUMENTS Specifications Siteworks SECTION 02220 STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL PART 1 GENERAL

  1. 01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Excavating for building foundations. B. Excavating for slabs-on-grade, paving and landscaping. C. Excavating for site structures. D. Site filling and backfilling.
  2. 02 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section 01400 Q uality Requirements B. Section 02200 Earthworks C. Section 02210 Compaction and Testing of Earthworks D. Section 02221 Trenching, Backfilling, Compaction and General Grading E. Section 02230 Aggregate or Granular Sub-base F. Section 02232 Aggregate Base Course
  3. 03 REFERENCES A. American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM D 1557 Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort. ASTM D 2216 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock. ASTM D 2487 Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System). ASTM D 2922 Standard Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth). ASTM D 3017 Standard Test Method for Water Content of Soil and Rock in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth). 1.0 4 PROJECT / SITE CONDITIONS A. If existing utility lines not described in Contract Documents are encountered, inform Engineer before proceeding.

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  1. 05 SUBMITTALS A. At least 14 days prior to commencing any excavation and earthworks operation, submit the following for the Engineer's information and approval:
  2. Method Statement: This will include proposals for: a) Extent of excavation work. b) Disposal of the excavated materials in areas approved by the Owner and Municipality. c) Treatment of subgrade prior to filling or subsequent construction of structures. d) Placing and compaction of fill material around structures or in embankments with references for identification of layers. e) Record Sheets for definition of the area of works, the sequence of operations, confirmation of compliance with specification of each stage of the Permanent Works and its acceptance by the Engineer.
  3. Proposal for dust and noise control.
  4. 06 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Furnish quality assurance, inspection and material testing programme for review and acceptance of the Engineer. B. Verify to ensure that survey bench marks and intended elevations for the Works are as indicated. PART 2 PRODUCTS
  5. 01 GENERAL A. All goods and products covered by these specifications shall be procured, when available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Engineer prior to placing procurement order.
  6. 02 MATERIALS A. Well graded material conforming to ASTM D 2 487 free from debris, organic material, brick, lime, concrete and other material which would prevent adequate performance of backfill. B. Suitable Unclassified Structural Backfill material from natural sources to comprise cohesionless material, as defined in Section 02210. The water soluble salt content of representative samples of the backfill not to exceed 1 % prior to placement.

TENDER DOCUMENTS Specifications Siteworks E. Discharge all water and waste products from the site of work and provide all suitable temporary piping, flumes or channels as may be required. The methods for disposal to be in accordance with the approved Method Statement.

  1. 03 EXCAVATION A. Obtain any relevant excavation permits as required, from the appropriate authority having jurisdiction prior to commencing work. B. Before any excavation or earthworks is commenced, survey the site of the excavation or earthworks in a manner and to the extent required by the Engineer. Prepare drawings recording the survey and submit for Engineer’s acceptance. C. Finish all excavated surfaces shall be finished neatly to the lines and levels shown on the Drawings unless such lines and levels are shown as nominal. When such lines and levels are stated to be nominal, the final lines and levels will be instructed by the Engineer to take into account the conditions of the ground exposed as the excavation nears the nominal lines and levels shown on the Drawings. Carry out the excavation in more than one stage in order to arrive at the final lines and levels. In material other than rock, leave the surface not less than 150 mm above its final level until Permanent Works construction starts. D. Materials to be excavated are not specifically classified, and the work to include excavation of all types of soil and rock, whether water bearing or not, to the lines and levels indicated. E. Excavated surfaces which will remain permanently exposed on completion of the Permanent Works to be cleared of all loose material, pieces of rock, debris, rubbish and the like and left neat and tidy. F. Measures to be taken for the safety and care of the Works to include:

  2. Excavate and remove the sides of excavations which are not positively supported to slopes which will remain stable.

  3. The sides of excavations which are not cut to a stable slope to be properly and adequately supported to the extent necessary to ensure stability during the period of construction of the Permanent Works and backfill the excavation unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

  4. Do not place materials, plant or other load close to any excavation.

  5. Remove or otherwise secure by barriers, nets or other means any material which might fall and thereby cause damage to the Permanent Works or injure any person. G. Install and subsequently remove all necessary sheeting, timbering, strutting, shoring and the like to secure the excavations, to prevent any movement of adjacent ground and to ensure the safety of workmen and damage to structures, buildings, streets, sewers, drains, walls, services or any other related activity.

TENDER DOCUMENTS Specifications Siteworks H. At the site of excavation, classify the excavated material as suitable for fill or not. Unsuitable material shall be hauled away to such spoil areas as have been approved by the Engineer. Material suitable for fill to be transported directly to, and placed in fill areas within the limits of the Permanent Works or transported to approved stockpile areas for later use. I. Mass Structural Excavation:

  1. Where mass structural excavation is made to a level below or close to the ground water table, the ground water table to be lowered using approved methods to a depth of at least 300 mm below the excavation level or to such greater depth as is necessary for the operation of construction equipment within the excavation. J. Unclassified Structural Excavation:
  2. When excavating to specified levels for the foundation of a structure or to specified lateral limits for the face of a structure required to abut undisturbed ground, do not excavate the last 150 mm until immediately before commencing the construction of the structure. In case the excavation done is deeper than 150 mm from the specified level or more than 150 mm from the lateral limits before commencing the constructional work, excavate a minimum 150 mm of material immediately before commencing the construction of the structure where required by the Engineer. This additional excavation shall be held to be excess Structural Excavation, and has to be replaced by compacted structural backfill or concrete as directed by the Engineer.
  3. Before commencement of any construction work remove all loose material from the excavation to ensure that the work rests on a solid and clean foundation or abuts against solid ground.
  4. 04 EXCAVATION NEAR EXISTING UTILITIES A. Confirm the location of the proposed or existing utilities in the vicinity of the Work. The completeness and accuracy of the information shown on contract drawings has to be verified and deviations incorporated in shop drawings. Ensure sure that existing utilities are fully protected from damage throughout the period of the Contract. B. Prior to commencement of excavation, determine the number and location of underground utilities in the immediate proximity of the work. Whenever necessary, excavate test pits to determine the exact locations of existing utilities. Explorations to be done sufficiently in advance of construction to enable the Owner and the Engineer to approve modifications, to be made to any pipeline, structure or conflicting utility. Obtain permission from the Owner and the Engineer before commencing any test pits and shall fence, mark and protect them as required by the Owner and the Engineer. Excavate test pits and refill by hand tools. Refilling and compaction to be completed as soon as practicable after the necessary information has been obtained. C. Adequately protect all surface and underground utilities affected by the construction operations, and provide all necessary supports, hangers, shoring tie-backs or other protection as may be required for this purpose.

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  1. 06 ADDITIONAL EXCAVATION A. Completion of excavation to specified levels, limits or depths shall constitute "hold points". Inspect the exposed ground and review in accordance with the Quality Control Programme. Carry out any further excavation as may be required by the Engineer. Such further excavation to be refilled to the specified levels, limits or depths with suitable fill material compacted as specified. 3.07 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MATERIAL A. Do not remove the surplus excavated material from the work site or dispose off except as directed or approved by the Engineer. B. Surplus excavated materials suitable for fill to be used to replace other materials unacceptable as fill or be neatly deposited and graded so as to widen fill areas or uniformly flatten slopes within the work site, or be neatly deposited for other purposes in locations determined by the Engineer within 5 kilometers of the work site, all as directed or approved by the Engineer and without any additional cost. C. Surplus excavated materials not required or deposited as specified above to be hauled away and dumped in spoil areas approved by the Engineer at no extra cost.

  2. 08 BACKFILL AND FILL A. General: Fill to be any suitable material compactable to the degree specified. Submit to the Engineer details and such samples as the Engineer may require of the fill proposed to be used in the Permanent Works together with the results of such tests required to show that the fill complies with the Specification. Material for fill shall not contain boulders having a height when placed of more than two thirds of the compacted thickness of the layer being placed, nor shall it contain lumps of more than this height which are too hard to be broken down during compaction. Fill material which fails to comply with the specification to be disposed of to spoil. B. Do not place any fill material until the surface of the subsoil to receive fill is cleaned and prepared, as specified in Paragraph 3 .0 8 C, is free of standing or running water and has been accepted by the Engineer. Backfill and fill materials to be placed in layers not greater than 200 mm loose depth for materials compacted by heavy equipment, and 100 mm loose depth for material compacted by hand-operated tampers, unless written approval has been given by the Engineer for greater depths of fill.

  3. Use only those methods for placement and compaction of fill proposed in the Method Statement and approved by the Engineer When fill in depths greater than those specified in clause 3.08 B is proposed, demonstrate successfully by means of compaction trials that the equipment is capable of achieving the required degree of compaction at all depths throughout the layer thickness. The Engineer, when satisfied, may then give written approval.

  4. Place the fill in uniform layers across the full width and length of the area to be filled to build-up the area evenly and compact it as soon as practicable after deposition. Do not mix materials of differing characteristics in any one layer and each layer to be free from lenses and pockets of such material.

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  1. Place the fill to a sufficiently even surface with enough camber to shed surface water and avoid ponding.
  2. Direct constructional traffic over the fill in such a manner that damage to compacted layers is minimised. Remedy any such damage as instructed by the Engineer. When the traffic is required to be routed across completed fill areas, take the necessary measures including the placing of further temporary fill to prevent damage to the permanent fill by such traffic.
  3. Where fill is to be placed in trenches, pits and other places the sides of which are supported, withdraw those supports which are to be removed as far as practicable ahead of the layer of fill to be compacted and fill all voids left by the supports with fully compacted material
  4. Deposit fill material without causing segregation.
  5. When fill material deposited but not fully compacted reaches a moisture content by wetting or by drying at which it cannot be compacted in accordance with the specification, take action subject to the agreement of the Engineer to render the material suitable. Such action may include: a) removing the material and replacing it with suitable material; b) adjusting the moisture content by appropriate mechanical or chemical methods including the addition of water in the case of dry material. c) ceasing work on the material until it again becomes suitable.
  6. At all times while compacting, operate vibratory rollers within the manufacturer's recommended frequency range for the type of material being compacted and at the optimum operating frequency. C. Preparation of Subsoil:
  7. After clearing, grubbing, and the removal of all unsuitable material, level the surface of the subsoil to receive fill, moisture-condition as required , and compact so that the upper 300 mm of the compacted soil material has the same relative compaction as specified in Section 02210 for the type of fill to be subsequently placed.
  8. When road embankments are to be constructed and compacted on natural or previously constructed fill slopes, cut such slopes for a minimum of 2 meters horizontally as the work is brought up in layers. Material thus cut out, when found suitable as fill material, be compacted along with the new road embankment material. Material cut out but is unsuitable for fill material to be disposed of as specified herein. D. Compaction and Testing of Earthworks:
  9. Compaction and testing requirements for earthworks forming part of the Permanent Works shall be in accordance with Section 02210. Unless otherwise shown on the Contract Drawings, there are no specific relative compaction requirements for temporary fill placed for surcharge loading purposes. The field density testing requirements for such temporary surcharge are the same specified for General Fill in Section 02210.

TENDER DOCUMENTS Specifications Siteworks B. Tolerances for Fill ( except fill for road embankment):

  1. General Fill: ± 100 mm.
  2. Fill to be covered with concrete in foundations or linings, or drainage or filter layers of artificial or selected natural materials, or any layer of other material: +0 mm, - 75 mm.
  3. The surface tolerance requirements: a. Tolerances along the top edge of any slope steeper than 1 vertical to 30 horizontal not to concentrate rainfall run-off to particular points where it could cause erosion of the slope. b. Slopes steeper than 1 vertical to 30 horizontal not to vary by more than 10 % of the specified slope inclination at any point on the slope. C. Tolerances for Road Excavation and Road Embankment Fill:
  4. No point on excavation slopes to vary from the plane of the design slope by more than 100 mm measured at right angles to the slope except for excavation in rock where points not to vary by more than 500 mm.
  5. No portion of the excavation slope to encroach on the roadbed.
  6. Do not vary any point on the completed embankment slope within 1.0 metre below shoulder grade from the plane of the design slope by more than 100 mm measured at right angles to the slope. Slopes more than 1.0 metre below shoulder grade not to vary from the plane of the design slope by more than 200 mm measured at right angles to the slope.
  7. Do not vary any point on the completed median and side slopes which are on 1 vertical to 6 horizontal or flatter slopes, whether in excavation or embankment, from the plane of the design slope by more than 60 mm measured at right angles to the slope. Flow lines within medians to be graded to drain and not to vary more than 30 mm from the required grade line.
  8. 12 SETTLEMENT PERIOD A. Where a settlement period is shown on the Contract Drawings or otherwise specified, construct the permanent fill to full height and to the other limits shown or specified and shall remain in place for the required settlement period before commencing construction of foundations or placing other layers of materials on the fill surface. B. Where a settlement period for a surcharged permanent fill is shown on the Contract Drawings or otherwise specified, construct the surcharge fill to the height and to the limits shown or specified. The surcharge fill to remain in place until the end of the settlement period shown or specified.
  9. 13 DUST AND NOISE CONTROL A. Use all means necessary to control dust on and near the Work and on and near all borrow

TENDER DOCUMENTS Specifications Siteworks areas. B. Thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust being a nuisance or a hazard to the public and affect the performance of other work on the site. C. Take adequate precautions to control noise during the works. Carry out the work only between the period from 0 7. 00 hours to 19. 00 hours Saturday to Thursday inclusive. Agree Ramadan working hours with KJO. END OF SECTION 02220