Common use of Placing Materials Clause in Contracts

Placing Materials. The embankments filled with earth shall be constructed in layers not exceeding 8 inches and levelled, paralled to the finished grade and extending the full width of the embankment and building up of embankment by dumping the material at the ends is always prohibited. Throughout the work in each layer, the outer portion of the embankment shall be kept lower than the middle. Each layer of earth shall be compacted with power rollers or suitable mechanical equipment to be approved by the Superintending . Engineer and to guarantee a uniform dry density of not less than 1842.13Kg/m3 (115Ibs./C.ft.) throughout the compacted fill in each layer. The compaction of the earth shall be carried out only under optimum moisture content condition in the earth. On resuming work after one interval, if the previously compacted surface has dried up or hardened, it shall be moistened. and scarified before any fresh material is placed on it. Areas lnaccessible to rollers around the retaining walls, shall be built in continous layers not more than 100mm (4") deep and each layers shall be thoroughly compacted with mechanical or manual. tampers 10-14-5 Method of Measurement and payment: The payment for earthfillings shall be made only on the Compacted Quantity. The quantity shall be arrived at by taking levels on each occasion. The difference in levels between the compacted surface and the original ground level shall be taken to computer the quantity of earth for the purposes of payment. On no account shall the quantity of earth, excavated or carted from the different sources be taken into consideration for payment. The Contractor is expected to make due allowance for compaction of earth to base his tender rate, as the payment will be only for the compacted quantity of earth as defined in the respective schedules. . The rate should include full compensation for performing all work required under embankments and for furnishing all necessary equipment, tools, labour and other items incidental to embankment.