METHODOLOGY
FOR
SUB-GRADE PREPARATION
(COMMON MATERIALS)
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Methodology for Sub-grade Preparation (Common Materials)
I. Scope of Work
This item shall consist of preparation of the sub-grade for the support of overlaying
structural layers. It should extend to full width of the roadways. Unless authorized by HRBC,
sub-grade preparation shall not be done unless BNC is able to start immediately the
construction of pavement structure.
II. Duration – Working days
III. Tools & Equipment
A. Dump trucks (10 wheeler) E. Roller compactor
B. Mini Dump truck F. Plate Compactor
C. Shovel G. Pay loader
D. Backhoe (Bucket) H. Wheel borrow
IV. Manpower
A. Engineer
B. Supervisor / Foreman
C. Workers
D. Truck Driver/ Truck helper
E. Safety Officer
F. Traffic Man
G. Service Driver
V. Construction Procedure
A. Survey and Lay-out
1. Gridlines and elevations will be established base on the approved benched
mark coordinates.
2. Approved working boundaries will be established prior to installation of
temporary fence/ barricade.
3. Cleared and grab rubbish and other objectionable materials will be disposed
outside the working area and transport to approved dumping site.
4. Hazardous materials if present in the project site shall be removed with
proper coordination with the relevant authorities.
Methods
Sub-grade material shall be constructed in accordance with DPWH Specification
Edition 2004 Item No. 105 SUBGRADE PREPARATION page 31 to 37.
Prior to commencing preparation of sub-grade, all culverts, cross drains, ducts and
the like (including their fully compacted backfill), ditches, drains and drainage outlets
shall be completed. Any work on the preparation of the sub-grade will not be started
unless prior work herein described shall have been approved by HRBC.
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The overall strength and performance of a pavement is dependent not only upon its
design but also on the load-bearing capacity of the sub-grade soil. Thus, anything
that can be done to increase the load-bearing capacity (or structural support) of the
sub-grade soil will most likely improve the pavement load-bearing capacity and thus,
pavement strength and performance. Additionally, greater sub-grade structural
capacity can result in thinner (but not excessively thin) and more economical
pavement structures. Finally, the finished sub-grade should meet elevations, grades
and slopes specified in the contract plans. This subsection covers increasing sub-
grade support by compaction.
In order to provide maximum structural support, a sub-grade soil must be
compacted to an adequate density . If it is not, the sub-grade will continue to
compress, deform or erode after construction, causing pavement cracks and
deformation. Generally, adequate density is specified as a relative density for the top
150 mm (6 inches) of sub-grade of not less than 95 percent of maximum density
determined in the laboratory. In fill areas, sub-grade below the top 150 mm (6
inches) is often considered adequate if it is compacted to 90 percent relative density.
In order to achieve these densities the sub-grade must be at or near its optimum
moisture content (the moisture content at which maximum density can be
achieved). Usually compaction of in situ or fill sub-grade will result in adequate
structural support.
VI. Traffic and Safety Plan
Method
1. Safety barricades line using temporary bollard/ barrier and caution tape will be
install to all specific work place.
2. Safety Officers will conduct and discuss in the tool box meeting regarding safety
guidelines in the morning to all workers and Site Engineer before they deploy to
their specific working area, to prevent accident at site.
3. All workers at site must wear proper PPE.
4. We put proper signage and warning sign to all critical area.
5. Safety Rules and traffic safety will be adhere at all times.
Prepared by:
BN Chavez Development Corporation
Conforme:
Hunan Road and Bridges Corporation
