ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTION
NATIONAL AUTHORITY FOR TUNNELS
Greater Cairo Metro
Line 4 – Phase 1 – New CP401
(GCML4-P1-NCP401)
Layout Ref: Tender Documents for CP401/Vol3/P1-1
INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN (ITP) FOR TBM (Drives Down line East
bound From vertical shaft to station no .6)Grouting
Rev
Format: A4 REF: R-401-ALL-QUC-02-00 Pages:
A
A
01-08-2023
Eng. ayman el
Eng.Ahmed Morad Eng.Sherif Abd Elfatah
shabrawy
B 31-8-2023
REV. DATE PREPARED BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY AMENDMENTS
GREATER CAIRO METRO LINE 4 PHASE (1) – NEW CP401
INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN (ITP) FOR TBM Drives Down line East bound From vertical shaft to station no .6 Grouting
Abbreviations
CSE Contractor Site Engineer NAT Client , Employer or Owner
CQCE Contractor Quality control Engineer ENG Consultant
IR Inspection Request 100% All items
RMG Ready Mixed Concrete MTC Mill Test Certificate
RDM Random check MDS Materials data sheet
MS Method statement ICL Inspection Check List
Specs Specifications MIR Materials Inspection request
MRSF MATERIAL RELATED SUBMISSION FORM OAB Once At Beginning
MEP Mechanical – Electrical – Plumping IFC Issued For Construction
Inspection Involvement Codes
Code Description
H Hold : Subsequent work not to be proceed until inspection / test is accepted
W Witness : Subsequent work could proceed / but IR submission is mandatory
S Surveillance : Works could be proceeded without IRS
R Review of drawings , documents or records
GREATER CAIRO METRO LINE 4 PHASE (1) – NEW CP401
INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN (ITP) FOR TBM Drives Down line East bound From vertical shaft to station no .6 Grouting
Inspection/Test Involvement
Characteristic to be Details Verifying
Item Activity Reference Document Acceptance Criteria Frequency
Verified Documents
CSE CQCE ENG
1.0 Raw Materials
1.1: Coarse Aggregates – Small size (D/d=5.6/2)
Particular Specifications
1.1.1 Grading of coarse aggregates Review of sieve analysis H H R Monthly
Vol. 4 Part 9 clause BS EN 12620 Test report
test results
2.3.13
Particular Specifications
1.1.2 Silt content / Fines Review of test result Vol. 4 Part 9 clause H H R Monthly Test report
Max 1.5%
2.3.13
BS EN 12620
Particular Specifications
1.1.3 Vol. 4 Part 4 clause H H R Monthly
Water absorption of aggregate Max 2.5% Test report
Review of test result 4.3.2
Particular
Specifications
1.1.4 Specific gravity (app) of H H R Monthly
Review of test result Vol. 4 Part 9 clause N/A Test report
aggregates
2.3.13
Particular
Specifications
1.1.5 H H R Monthly
Chloride content Review of test result Vol. 4 Part 4clause Max 0.04% Test report
4.3.2
Specifications
1.1.6 Vol. 4 Part 4clause H H R Monthly
Sulphate content Review of test result Max 0.4% Test report
4.3.2
1.2: Filler (D/d = 2/0)
1.2.1 Review of sieve analysis Particular Specifications H H R Monthly Test report
Grading of coarse aggregates BS EN 12620
test results Vol. 4 Part 9 clause 2.3.12
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1.2.2 Review of test result H H R Monthly Test report
Organic impurities ASTM C40 Nill
Particular
Specifications
1.2.3 H H R Monthly Test report
Chloride content Review of test result Vol. 4 Part 4clause Max 0.06%
4.3.2
Specifications
1.2.4 Vol. 4 Part 4clause H H R Monthly Test report
Sulphate content Review of test result Max 0.4%
4.3.2
1.3 Fine Aggregates ( Natural sand )
Particular Specifications
Review of sieve analysis Vol. 4 Part 9 clause Grading zone to be C,M
1.3.1 Grading of fine aggregates H H R Monthly Test report
test results 23.13 BS or fine
EN 12620
Particular Specifications
Vol. 4 Part 9 clause
1.3.2 Silt content / Fines Review of test result 2.3.12 Max 3.0% H H R Monthly Test report
BS EN 12620
Particular
Specifications
1.3.3 Chloride content Review of test result Vol. 4 Part 4clause Max 0.06% H H R Monthly Test report
4.3.2
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INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN (ITP) FOR TBM Drives Down line East bound From vertical shaft to station no .6 Grouting
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Specifications
Vol. 4 Part 4clause
1.3.4 Sulphate content Review of test result Max 0.4% H H R Monthly Test report
4.3.2
Particular Specifications
Vol. 4 Part 4 clause
1.3.5 Water absorption of aggregate Max 2.5% H H R Monthly Test report
Review of test result 4.3.2
Particular
Specifications
Specific gravity (app) of
1.3.6 Review of test result Vol. 4 Part 9 clause N/A H H R Monthly Test report
aggregates
2.3.12
1.4 Cementitious materials
Particular
Type and source
1.4.1 Specifications H H R Monthly Test report
Cementitious materials SR3 Chemical analysis Related standards
Vol. 4 Part 9 clause
Physical tests 2.3.9
GREATER CAIRO METRO LINE 4 PHASE (1) – NEW CP401
INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN (ITP) FOR TBM Drives Down line East bound From vertical shaft to station no .6 Grouting
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Particular
Specifications
1.4.2 Cementitious materials Review of mill test H R R Monthly MTC
Vol. 4 Part 9 clause Related standards
delivery certificates
2.3.9
1.5 Admixtures / Additives
*Chloride content Particular
*Acid soluble alkali Specifications
1.5.1 As per material H H W Monthly Test report
Admixtures / Additives content Vol. 4 Part 9 clause
data sheet
*Specific gravity 2.3.15
1.6 Batching water
Particular Particular
-Chloride content
Specifications Specifications
1.6.1 -PH value H H R Monthly Test report
Batching water Vol. 4 Part 9 clause Vol. 4 Part 9
-Dissolved solids
2.3.14 clause 2.3.14
1.7 Bentonite (Slurry)
Every day and
Approved design mix Approved design mix
1.7.1 H H R before each shift Test report
Bentonite (Slurry) Density
when starting
2- Grouting Mix Design
-Fresh grout mortal
2.1 tests assessment According to approval According to approval H H R OAB Test report
Mix Approval
-Hardened grout mortal mix design WF014337 mix design
tests assessment
GREATER CAIRO METRO LINE 4 PHASE (1) – NEW CP401
INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN (ITP) FOR TBM Drives Down line East bound From vertical shaft to station no .6 Grouting
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3- Fresh grout mortar testing and pouring
Slump Approved design mix 100mm ± 40mm
Temperature delivery note (Printout) Max 35˚C For each truck
Brass flow table ASTM C1437 200mm+-40mm mixer
3.1 H H H Test report
Fresh grout mortar Tests Bleeding
Exudation
Check of delivery note Max 2.0%
For every shift
for amount, type, ASTM C940 Max 6.0%
quantity, cement
content, etc...
4- Hardened Grout mortar Tests (100 mm. cubes)
Particular
Specifications 6 cubes For
4.1 H H H IR + Test report
Hardened Grout mortar Tests Compressive strength Vol. 4 Part 4 clause 3.0Mpa every shift
6.11.1
Particular Particular
Specifications Specifications
4.2 H H R Monthly Test report
Hardened Grout mortar Tests Sulphate resistance Vol. 4 Part 4 clause Vol. 4 Part 4
6.11.1 clause 6.11.1
