Methodology of Hard Shoulder: - 1 - VKLR - Qme

METHODOLOGY OF HARD SHOULDER
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Methodology of Hard Shoulder.
1.1 General
This method describes the laying of Hard Shoulder over prepared Granular Sub Base as
per drawing and Tech. Specification No. 407 from Km.164.500 to Km 200.000.
1.2 Temporary Works
Road diversion, drainage diversion etc. shall be done as per site requirement.
1.3 Surveys
i. The surface levels of GSB / Hard Shoulder will be recorded in accordance with
clause 902.3 and tolerances will be kept within limit as specified in Table 900-1,
MOST.
ii. Reference pegs will be fixed on either sides at 600 mm distance from edge lines
at 10 mts longitudinal distances.
iii. Surface undulations will be kept within tolerance and will be checked and
rectified regularly.
iv. Survey of the GSB layer will be done and got approved from RE by submission
of release form, prior to the commencement of Hard Shoulder operation.
1.4 Utilities
Utilities like electric poles, telephone lines etc. will be relocated before starting of
embankment works.
1.5 Traffic Arrangements and Control
i. Temporary signboards will be kept all long the working zone to alert the people.
ii. Flagmen will be arranged to ensure free flow of traffic whenever & wherever
required.
1.6 Access
Access to the work site will be through existing road by providing ramps.
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1.7 Work Sequence Programme
Testing of selected material
Removal of unwanted material on GSB surface where the Hard Shoulder is being done
Laying of selected material
Leveling the material
Material compaction using Roller / Plate vibrator
Checking of Field density
1.8 Work Methodology
a) Natural gravel shall be obtained from the approved quarry, which is already
approved for subgrade work and also satisfies the present gradation and CBR
requirements.
b) The gravel and sand shall be mixed in suitable proportion to get the requisite
mix.
c) The mixing by suitable mechanical means (such as loader / excavator) shall be

done at the quarry itself by volumetric basis after loosening the quarry material.
d) The mixed up material shall be transported from quarry to the site.

e) Previously prepared GSB layer, if required shall be re-inspected and remedial
action (if any) shall be carried out prior to the delivery of Hard Shoulder material.
f) The material shall be spread in full width of shoulder by motor grader after
making the old surface wet.
g) Water shall be added to the spread material after checking NMC to obtain OMC
from a truck mounted water tanker having sprinkler system and suitable for
applying water uniformly at controlled quantities. Due allowance shall be made
for evaporation losses.
h) After addition of water, material shall be processed and mixed with the help of
ripper attachment and blade of the grader until the layer is uniformly wet.
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i) Rolling shall be started immediately with the help of vibratory roller. Material shall
be compacted to required density.
j) High spot or depression will be corrected by removing or adding fresh material.
k) All loose segregated or defective areas shall be made good in part or to the full
depth of the layer as required and re-compacted.
l) The shoulder end, facing the WMM layer shall be trimmed off before laying
WMM.
1.9 Inspection and Testing:
1. Continuous level checking while grading is on to ensure proper grade and slope
with the help of reference pegs.
2. Moisture content shall be kept within tolerable limit.
3. Rolling shall be started after OMC limits is checked.
4. All other testing will be done as per section 900 of Tech. Specification.
Quality Control
Eement Visual Inspection Survey
Testing
Sub - Base
Site Material
Finished Work
1.10 Safety:
1. Safety hazards will be identified both at site as well as at quarry site.

2. All the workers and staff will be briefed about the dangerous hazards.
3. Trained operators will be deployed near quarry as well as at site.
4. The height of material in open truck will be always kept less than the height of the
sides of the truck to avoid spilling of material during transport.
5. Sign boards will be kept all along the working zones to alert the people. While
working adjacent to canals / waterways, proper barricading will be done to
ensure safety.
1.11 Environmental:
1. Tippers with back door will be used for transportation.

2. No material will be allowed to fall during transition.
3. Stagnant water (if any) at site will be de-watered prior to start of work at site.
4. Dumping of Hard Shoulder material will be done under controlled conditions.
5. No material will be allowed to go into the existing waterways / canals.
1.12 Reinstatement / Interphasing with Next Stage of Work(s):
1. Construction traffic shall not be allowed on finished surface except in case of

emergency.
2. Any loose pockets or defective spots will be rectified before laying next layer.
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METHODOLOGY OF HARD SHOULDER

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1.2 Temporary Works

1.5 Traffic Arrangements and Control

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Testing of selected material

Laying of selected material

Leveling the material

Material compaction using Roller / Plate vibrator

Checking of Field density

1.8 Work Methodology

c) The mixing by suitable mechanical means (such as loader / excavator) shall be

d) The mixed up material shall be transported from quarry to the site.

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1.9 Inspection and Testing:

1. Safety hazards will be identified both at site as well as at quarry site.

1. Tippers with back door will be used for transportation.

1.12 Reinstatement / Interphasing with Next Stage of Work(s):

1. Construction traffic shall not be allowed on finished surface except in case of

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