Improvement of Quality Management for Highway
and Bridge Construction and Maintenance
FOREWORD
In awareness of the importance of supervision and materials quality control in the implementation of
various public works and highways projects, the Department of Public Works and Highways in
coordination with the Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) on the Improvement of Quality
Management for Highway and Bridge Construction and Maintenance under the assistance of Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has prepared this Quality Control Manual on Concrete and
Steel Bridges Structures for the use of Engineers and Technicians involved in the quality control
aspects of project implementation and maintenance.
The Manual is divided into three (3) chapters, namely: Concrete, Steel and Miscellaneous Items. In
each chapter, material requirements/properties and quality control supervision are presented for
reference and guidance. The necessary quality control laboratory tests are also presented in the
appendices.
The laboratory tests are consistent with the latest testing methods as prescribed under the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM).
It is hoped that this Manual will be an effective tool in the proper construction and maintenance of
bridge projects.
VICTOR A. DOMINGO
Acting Secretary
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express appreciation to the following individuals who contributed to the development
of this Quality Control Manual on Concrete and Steel Bridges Structures:
Judy F. Sese JICA-TCP Project Manager; Asst. Director, Bureau of Research & Standards
Rebecca T. Garsuta JICA-TCP Deputy Project Manager, Planning Service
Edna F. Meňez TWG Member, Bureau of Maintenance
Adriano M. Doroy TWG Member, Bureau of Design
Elmer R. Figueroa TWG Member, Bureau of Construction
Felipe S. Ramos TWG Member, Bureau of Research & Standards
Nenita R. Valencia CWG Member, Bureau of Research & Standards
Ramie B. Doroy JICA-TCP Regional Project Manager, Region VII
Rowena P. Jamito JICA-TCP Regional Project Manager, Region XI
Cesar L. Bacani JICA-TCP Regional Project Manager, Region CAR
Elsa T. Naboye CWG Member, Materials Quality Control and Hydrology Division,
Region CAR
Vicente R. Valle, Jr. CWG Member, Materials Quality Control and Hydrology Division,
Region VII
Aurora M. Lacasandile CWG Member, Materials Quality Control and Hydrology Division,
Region XI
Hideo Nagao JICA Long -Term Bridge Expert
Rodrigo A. Yago Support Staff - JICA
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ABBREVIATIONS
AASHTO : American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials
BMS : Bridge Management System
BRS : Bureau of Research and Standards
BOM : Bureau of Maintenance
BOD : Bureau of Design
CWG : Counterpart Working Group
DPWH : Department of Public Works and Highways
HTB : High Tension Bolt
JHS : Japan Highway Standard
JICA : Japan International Cooperation Agency
JIS : Japan Industrial Standard
JRA : Japan Road Association
JSCE : Japan Society of Civil Engineers
KPa : Kilo-Pascal
MPa : Mega-Pascal
NDT : Non-Destructive Test
PC : Prestressed Concrete
PCDG : Prestressed Concrete Deck Girder
PS : Planning Service
RC : Reinforced Concrete
RCDG : Reinforced Concrete Deck Girder
TCP : Technical Cooperation Project
TWG : Technical Working Group
W/C : Water-Cement Ratio
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