SPECIFICATION 201

QUALITY SYSTEMS
Copyright MAIN ROADS Western Australia
Specification 201 Quality Systems – 04/10092-03 Issued 26/08/2020

REVISION REGISTER
Clause Description of Revision Authorised Issued
Number By Date
201.12 Link to Record Keeping Code of Practice MC 26/08/2020
amended as per Main Roads new
website
Annexure Requirements for Selected Critical MC 25/03/2020
201E Subcontracts Split into 201E(1) and
201E(2)
Clause Spelling error Clause header corrected SCO 18/12/2019
201.03.02
Annexure Testing frequency for bitumen MPS 19/08/2019
201A 2.0 manufactured locally from crude oil
deleted
Annexure Testing frequencies for polymer modified
201A 2.0 binders updated
Annexure Typo in Test Method for Linear MC 07/06/2019
201A Shrinkage corrected
201.03.02 Clause concerning Specification Limits MPS 08/11/2018
clarified
Whole Header added SCO 03/07/2018
document
References Added WA 142.2, WA 142.3, WA 144.1 MPS 02/07/2018
& AS1289.4.1
201.06.4 Amended direct transmission modes
201.08.3, Added the use of digital model and GPS
201.08.4 to identify chainages
201.06.8 Amended direct transmission modes
201.12.6 Added location of potentially
contaminated materials
Annexure Amended Construction Characteristic
201A 1.3 Moisture Control
Annexure Added CBR requirement to Embankment
201A 2.0 and Subgrade
Added AS1289.4.1 to Embankment and
Subgrade
Amended Subbase and Basecourse LL,
PI and LS test frequency
Amended AS1141.26 & AS1141.29
basecourse test frequency
Amended Construction Characteristic
Moisture Content
Added AG:PT/T053 / WA 142.2
201.14-201.16 Renumbering of Clauses MPS 14/04/2016

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CONTENTS
Clause Page No

GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 5
201.01 Scope ......................................................................................................... 5
201.02 References ................................................................................................. 5
201.03 Definitions .................................................................................................. 8
201.03.01 Quality Plan ................................................................................................ 8
201.03.02 InteRpretations ........................................................................................... 9
201.04 – 201.05 NOT USED ..................................................................................... 9

SYSTEM ELEMENTS – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 9

201.06 Monitoring and Measuring Resources (Inspection, Measuring and Test
Equipment) ................................................................................................. 9
201.07 Performance Evaluation (Inspection and Testing) ................................... 10
201.08 Identification and Traceability ................................................................... 11
201.09 Control of Production and Service Provision (Process Control) ................ 12
201.10 Validation of Processes for Production and Service Provision (Special
Processes) ............................................................................................... 13
201.11 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services ........... 13
201.12 Control of Documented Information (Documents and Records) ............... 13
201.13 Control of Non-Conforming Outputs ......................................................... 15
201.14 Improvement ............................................................................................ 16
201.15 Monthly Reporting .................................................................................... 16
201.16 – 201.20 NOT USED ................................................................................... 16

HOLD POINTS ........................................................................................................... 16

201.21 Hold Points ............................................................................................... 16
201.22 – 201.80 NOT USED ................................................................................... 17

AS CONSTRUCTED AND HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 17

201.81 – 201.90 NOT USED ................................................................................... 17

CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS................................................................. 17

201.91 – 201.99 NOT USED ................................................................................... 17

ANNEXURE 201A ...................................................................................................... 18

Testing Requirements ................................................................................................ 18
1.0 General .................................................................................................... 18
1.1 Test Methods ........................................................................................... 18
1.2 In-Situ Density and Air Voids .................................................................... 19
1.3 Insitu Moisture .......................................................................................... 21
1.4 Standard Deviation ................................................................................... 23
1.5 Procedure for Resolving Disputed Conformance Status ........................... 23
2.0 Minimum Testing Frequency .................................................................... 27

ANNEXURE 201B ...................................................................................................... 45

Identification and Traceability ..................................................................................... 45

ANNEXURE 201C ...................................................................................................... 46

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Monitoring and Measurement of Processes ................................................................ 46

ANNEXURE 201D ...................................................................................................... 52

Validation of Processes for Production and Service Provision..................................... 52

ANNEXURE 201E ...................................................................................................... 53

Requirements for Selected Critical Subcontracts ........................................................ 53
ANNEXURE 201 E(1) ................................................................................................ 53
Requirements for Selected Critical Subcontracts ........................................................ 54
ANNEXURE 201 E(2) ................................................................................................. 54

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GENERAL
201.01 SCOPE

1. The Contractor shall manage its Contract obligations through

the implementation of a third party certified Quality Management System
compliant with AS/NZS ISO 9001. Third party certification shall be
maintained for the duration of the Contract.

2. This Quality Specification sets out the Principal’s minimum Quality Plan
requirements for establishing, implementing and managing a Quality
Plan for the work under the Contract.

3. The Contractor shall establish, implement and manage a

Contract specific Quality Plan complying with the Contract, the
requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001

4. For terms and definitions refer to AS/NZS ISO 9000. Definitions

5. The Superintendent shall reserve the right to conduct Surveillance

surveillance and second party audits on the Contractor’s and any and Second
subcontractor’s compliance with Specification 201. The Contractor shall Party Audit
promptly provide the Superintendent upon request any documentation,
records or assistance during the surveillance or audit activity.

201.02 REFERENCES

1. Australian Standards, MAIN ROADS Western Australia

Standards and MAIN ROADS Western Australia Test Methods are
referred to in abbreviated form (e.g. AS 1234, MRS 67-08-43 or
WA 123). For convenience, the full titles are given below:

Australian Standards

AS 2124-1992 General Conditions of Contract

AS/NZS ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems- Fundamentals and
Vocabulary
AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements
AS/NZS 1554 Structural steel welding
AS/NZS 2566.2 Buried flexible pipelines – Installation
AS 1012.1 Sampling of concrete
AS 1012.3.1 Determination of properties related to the
consistency of concrete – Slump Test
AS 1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates
AS 1160 Bituminous emulsions for the construction and
maintenance of pavements
AS 1289 Methods of testing soil for engineering purposes
AS 1289.5.8.5 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes-
Method 5.8.5: Soil compaction and density tests –
Nuclear surface moisture-density gauges-Density
of a Type A or Type C standard density block

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AS 1379 Specification of the supply of concrete

AS 1523 Elastomeric bearings for use in structures
AS 1544.2 Methods for impact tests on metals
AS 1580 Paints and Related Materials – Methods of test
AS 2706 Numerical Values – Rounding and Interpretation of
Limiting Values
AS 2876 Concrete kerbs and channels (gutters) – Manually
or machine placed
AS/NZS 2891.2.2 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Method
2.2: Sample Preparation - Compaction of Asphalt
test specimens using a gyratory compactor
AS/NZS 2891.10 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Method
10: Moisture content of Asphalt
AS/NZS 2891.11 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Method
11: Degree of particle coating

Austroads Test Methods

AG:PT/T053 Determination of Permanent Deformation and

Resilient Modulus Characteristics of Unbound
Granular Materials Under Drained Conditions
AG:PT/T232 Stripping Potential of Asphalt – Tensile Strength
Ratio
AG:PT/T235 Asphalt Binder Drain Off

MAIN ROADS Test Methods

WA 0.1 Random Sample Site Location

WA 100.1 Sampling Procedures for Soil and Manufactured Granular
Materials
WA 105.1 Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Manufactured Granular
Material Samples for Testing
WA 110.1 Soil and Manufactured Granular Material Moisture
Content: Convection Oven Method
WA 110.2 Soil and Manufactured Granular Material Moisture
Content: Microwave Oven Method
WA 115.1 Particle Size Distribution: Sieving and Decantation
Method
WA 115.2 Particle Size Distribution: Abbreviated Method for Coarse
and Medium Grained Soils
WA 120.2 Liquid Limit: Cone Penetrometer Method
WA 122.1 Plasticity Index
WA 123.1 Linear Shrinkage
WA 133.1 Dry Density/Moisture Content Relationship: Modified
Compaction Fine and Medium Grained Soils
WA 133.2 Dry Density/Moisture Content Relationship: Modified
Compaction Coarse Grained Soils
WA 134.1 Dry Density Ratio (Percent)
WA 135.1 Calibration of Nuclear Moisture/Density Meters: Standard
Blocks
WA 135.2 Check of the Consistency of Measurements by Nuclear
Moisture/Density Meters: Secondary Standard Blocks
WA 136.1 Moisture Ratio (Percent)

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WA 140.1 Maximum Dry Compressive Strength

WA 141.1 Determination of the California Bearing Ratio of a Soil:
Standard Laboratory Method for a Remoulded Specimen
WA 142.2 Main Roads WA supplement to Austroads Test Method
AGPT/T053
WA 142.3 Main Roads WA supplement (HCTCRB) to Austroads
Test Method AGPT/T053
WA 143.1 Determination of the Unconfined Compressive Strength of
Laboratory Compacted Specimen
WA 143.2 Determination of the Unconfined Compressive Strength of
Hydrated Cement Treated Crushed Rock Base
WA 144.1 Foreign Materials
WA 201.1 Sampling and Preparation of Granulated Rubber
WA 210.1 Particle Size Distribution of Aggregate
WA 216.1 Flakiness Index
WA 220.1 Los Angeles Abrasion Value
WA 220.2 Los Angeles Abrasion Value of Crushed Limestone
WA 223.1 Crushing Test Value
WA 235.1 Bulk Density of Granulated Rubber
WA 236.1 Particle Size Distribution of Granulated Rubber
WA 237.1 Steel Content of Granulated Rubber
WA 250.1 Colour of Aggregate
WA 313.2 Surface Shape Using a Straightedge
WA 324.1 Dry Density: Sand Replacement Method
WA 324.2 Determination of Field Density: Nuclear Method
WA 701.1 Sampling and Storage of Asphalt
WA 705.1 Preparation of Asphalt for Testing
WA 717.1 Dispersion of Bitumen in Soil
WA 730.1 Bitumen Content & Particle Size Distribution of Asphalt
and Stabilised Soil, Centrifuge Method
WA 731.1 Stability & Flow of Asphalt: Marshall Method
WA 732.2 Maximum Density of Asphalt: Rice Method
WA 733.1 Bulk Density and Void Content of Asphalt
WA 733.2 Bulk Density and Void Content of Asphalt – Vacuum
Sealing Method
WA 910.1 Chlorides and Total Soluble Salts in Soil and Water
WA 915.1 Calcium Carbonate Content
WA 2040.1 Standard Density Blocks for Nuclear Moisture/Density
Meter Calibration
WA 2040.2 Operational Checks for Nuclear Moisture Density Meter

Roads & Maritime Services NSW Test Methods

T 660 Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixes (Mass Loss

Method)

MAIN ROADS Standards

67-08-43 Digital Ground Survey

67-08-88 Design and Drawing Presentation

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MAIN ROADS Specifications

Specification 100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specification 501 PAVEMENTS
Specification 502 STONE MASTIC ASPHALT
Specification 504 ASPHALT WEARING COURSE
Specification 510 ASPHALT INTERMEDIATE COURSE
Specification 511 MATERIALS FOR BITUMINOUS TREATMENTS
Specification 603 SAFTEY AND TRAFFIC BARRIER SYSTEMS
Specification 820 CONCRETE FOR STRUCTURES
Specification 830 STRUCTURAL STEELWORK
Specification 835 PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OF STEELWORK
Specification 860 BRIDGE BEARINGS
Specification 903 FENCING

201.03 DEFINITIONS

201.03.01 QUALITY PLAN

1. The Quality Plan shall be the document specifying the Definition

processes of the Contractor’s quality management system (including the
product realisation processes) and the resources to be applied to
achieve the specific requirements of the Contract.

2. The Quality Plan shall address the Contractor's management

responsibility, authority and communication requirements and clearly
detail the Contractor's “Quality Management Representative (QMR)” role
with respect to the Contract.

3. The Quality Plan shall include the scope of works detailed in Scope of
the Specification 100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for the Contract. Works
The Quality Plan must also address the requirements detailed in
AS 2124 and the Special Conditions of Contract.

4. The Quality Plan shall clearly detail how the Contractor’s

Quality Management System procedures and instructions shall be
applied to meet the requirements of the Contract and shall clearly detail
the cross referencing to all documents of the Contract.

5. The Quality Plan shall clearly address the requirements The Contract
specified in Specification 201 QUALITY SYSTEMS and shall
demonstrate compliance with the Contract.

6. The Quality Plan shall clearly detail the Contractor’s Delegation

delegation of its management responsibilities, authorities and
communication requirements for any subcontracted work under the
Contract.

7. If not submitted and explicitly approved in writing during the Hold Point
Tendering process, the Contractor shall submit a suitable fully
documented Quality Plan to the Superintendent for approval prior to
commencement of work under the Contract.

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8. Any amendments to the Approved Quality Plan shall be Amendments

submitted to the Superintendent for approval. Approval

201.03.02 INTERPRETATIONS

1. Unless specified otherwise, the specification limits are Specification

absolute. The AS 2706 “Absolute Method” is applicable. Limits

201.04 – 201.05 NOT USED

SYSTEM ELEMENTS – ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS
201.06 MONITORING AND MEASURING RESOURCES
(INSPECTION, MEASURING AND TEST EQUIPMENT)

1. The Contractor shall document in the Quality Plan all test All Equipment
devices required to provide evidence of conformity. Where monitoring or
measurement of a product or process is required in order to demonstrate
conformity of the finished product with the Contract, the Contractor shall
ensure the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001 Monitoring and Measuring
Resources for the works are documented and met.

2. Nuclear Moisture Density Meters (NDM) shall be calibrated Nuclear

in accordance with WA 135.1 on standard blocks. The standard blocks Density Meter
shall be calibrated in accordance with Main Roads Calibration Method (NDM)
67-04-2040-1 or AS 1289.5.8.5.

3. The Contractor shall calibrate the NDM to an appropriate Calibration

range between 1.5 t/m³ to 3.05 t/m³ to suit the material being tested in NDM Range
the Contract. A typical low range is 1.5 to 2.65 t/m³, and a high range is
2.65 to 3.05 t/m³.

4. The NDM shall have current density calibrations for the DT Modes
50 mm, 65 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm and 300 mm direct
transmission (DT) modes for calibrations completed by July 2018. For
calibrations carried out after July 2018 density calibrations are required
for the 75 mm, 100 mm, 125 mm, 150 mm, 175 mm, 200 mm, 225 mm
and 300 mm direct transmission (DT) modes. The NDM shall be
compatible with the normal operating procedures and test methods of
Main Roads Western Australia.

5. A current NATA endorsed calibration certificate shall be HOLD POINT

supplied to the Superintendent prior to the NDM being used for
conformance testing of the Works.

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6. The operational performance of the NDM shall be checked in Test Methods

accordance with Calibration Procedures WA 2040.2. The operational
consistency of the NDM shall be determined in accordance with
WA 135.2. The consistency of the NDM shall be determined at the
commencement of the Contract and at least monthly thereafter, using
the one or more consistency blocks provided by the Contractor. The
Contractor shall provide details of these blocks and their location.

7. The direct transmission mode (depth of probe) to be used for In-situ Density
each in-situ density test undertaken shall be stated in the appropriate Test
Inspection Plans(s) [Inspection and Test Plan(s)].

8. The depth of probe shall be the maximum depth of the 8 Probe

calibrations listed above that can be accommodated within the layer at
the time of testing, taking specified construction tolerances into account
(e.g. 150 mm for a 165 mm basecourse layer).

201.07 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (INSPECTION AND

TESTING)

1. The Contractor shall develop and document Inspection Inspection

Plan(s) [Inspection and Test Plan(s) (ITPs)] to undertake the Monitoring Plans
and Measurement of the Works. The Inspection Plans shall clearly
describe the monitoring, verification and validation activities specific to
the product and the criteria for product acceptance for each product or
service specified in the Contract in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

2. The Contractor shall prepare detailed test procedures where Test

test procedures required for Inspection Plan(s) are not detailed in either Procedures
Australian Standards or Main Roads’ Test Methods.

3. All quality control testing shall be conducted by a laboratory NATA

holding current National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
accreditation for all test methods referred to in the Specifications. NATA
accreditation for all test methods shall be maintained until the completion
of the Contract. All test reports shall be NATA endorsed by a current
approved signatory for the laboratory conducting the testing.

4. At least one week before conducting any materials HOLD POINT

conformance testing the Contractor shall make available to the
Superintendent the Laboratory Quality Manual required by NATA
so that an Initial Audit of the laboratory can be conducted.

5. Sampling methods shall be unbiased and either random or Sampling

systematic in concept or as specified. Random site selection shall be Methods
undertaken in accordance with WA 0.1. The frequency of tests shall at
all times be adequate to demonstrate the work's conformance with the
Specification. The frequency of tests shall be as listed in
Annexure 201A of the Quality System Specification. Full details of all
sampling plans shall be included in the relevant Inspection Plan(s).

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201.08 IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

1. The principles used to define the limits of any Lot for the Definition of a
Contract shall be: Lot
a) the maximum size of a Lot is limited to the quantity of
work that is the subject of a single conformance
decision;

b) the whole of the works included in the Lot shall be

continuous;

c) the Lot has been produced by the same works process;

d) the Lot has been brought to completion at the same

time; and

e) the Lot shall appear to be of a constant quality without

obvious changes in attribute values, whether or not
these attributes form part of the acceptance criteria.

2. In the case of selecting a Lot for the purpose of judging the Lots for In-
conformance of the insitu density, particular attention shall be paid to situ Density
establishing the uniformity of density in a direction transverse to the road Products
alignment. Boundaries of Lots shall be chosen so as to ensure vertical,
transverse and longitudinal homogeneity.

3. The extent of each Lot shall be clearly identified in the field Production
prior to the commencement of any product realisation activity. Lot
Identification shall be either by markers in the field, or using a suitable
agreed digital model and GPS data. When an agreed digital model is
used the start and end of each Lot shall be defined by physical markers
in the field. The Contractor shall establish, and describe in the Quality
Plan, a unique Lot identification system, for identification and traceability
of the product, compliant with AS/NZS ISO 9001. The Lot shall be
demarcated on Site with markers until the Lot has been brought to
completion. As a minimum the markers/digital model shall detail the
chainage and Lot identification clearly legible from the alignment centre
line.

4. All Lots defined for the purpose of conformance testing that Testing Lot
form only a part of a Production Lot shall be identified with
markers/digital model as detailed for a Production Lot. The identification
of the Testing Lot to be maintained until the Superintendent releases the
HOLD POINT associated with the certification that the Testing Lot
conforms to the requirements of the Specification.

5. The Contractor shall pre-determine, in accordance with the The Lot

Contract, what the portion of the Works shall be taken to constitute a
single Production Lot for each relevant process and the bounds of each
Testing Lot prior to sampling or testing.

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6. No work shall proceed for any Lot until field identification has Field
been established for the extent of that Lot. Identification

7. The Contractor shall provide traceability for all manufactured Traceability

products incorporated into the Works in accordance with
AS/NZS ISO 9001 for identification and traceability. Unless otherwise
detailed in Annexure 201B, the trace shall start at the supplier and finish
at the location where product is incorporated into the Works.

8. If the manufacture of products off Site forms part of the Traceability

Contract, the Contractor must provide the Superintendent with the name Records
and address of the manufacturer and the date of commencement of
manufacture, at least seven (7) days prior to the commencement of
manufacture of such product(s). The traceability records associated with
the list in Annexure 201B shall be considered as constructed information
and forwarded to the Superintendent in accordance with the Contract.

201.09 CONTROL OF PRODUCTION AND SERVICE PROVISION

(PROCESS CONTROL)

1. The Contractor shall develop sufficiently detail process Process

descriptions and procedures in the Quality Plan that demonstrate the Control
Contractor’s control of production and service provision in accordance
with AS/NZS ISO 9001 for the Contract.

2. The processes listed in Annexure 201C and Annexure 201E Mandatory

shall, where they apply, be included in the development of the Process
Contractor’s processes for production and service provision in the Descriptions
Quality Plan to meet the requirements of the Contract.

3. Where directed by the Superintendent to undertake work Approval

under the Contract such as Daywork activities, the Contractor shall
develop and submit the relevant process descriptions for the proposed
activities for the Superintendent’s approval.

4. The management of all plant and equipment used to Plant and

undertake the work under the Contract shall be addressed in the Quality Equipment
Plan in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

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201.10 VALIDATION OF PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION AND

SERVICE PROVISION (SPECIAL PROCESSES)

1. The Contractor shall develop sufficiently detailed process

descriptions and procedures in the Quality Plan that demonstrate the
Contractor’s validation of processes for production and service provision
in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 for activities detailed in
Annexure 201D.

201.11 CONTROL OF EXTERNALLY PROVIDED PROCESSES,

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

1. Subcontractor, also to mean a Supplier, is a person other Definition

than the Contractor that supplies goods or services required to complete
any portion of the Works under the Contract.

2. The Quality Plan shall define the type and extent of control Control
exercised over those Subcontractors employed for the Contract in exercised
accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

3. The Quality Plan shall address the control of subcontracts for Critical
the critical processes defined in Annexure 201E when any such work, Subcontracts
product or service is subcontracted.

4. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an Audit Audit

Schedule that details the audits to be undertaken by the Contractor of Schedule
the approved Subcontractors for the duration of the Contract. A current
copy of the Audit Schedule shall be forwarded to the Superintendent.

201.12 CONTROL OF DOCUMENTED INFORMATION

(DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS)

1. The Quality Plan shall detail the documented procedure for Document
the Control of Documents required by the Contract in accordance with and Data
AS/NZS ISO 9001. Control

2. The Control of Records shall be in accordance with the Control of

requirements of the Contract and AS/NZS ISO 9001. Records

3. The State Records Act 2000 requires Main Roads and its Legislative
Contractors to provide for the keeping of State Records related to Requirement
contracts.

4. The Contractor must implement and manage a Record Record

Keeping Plan in accordance with Main Roads’ Record Keeping Code of Keeping Plan
Practice for the Management of Contract Records. This document is
available from the Main Roads’ website, internet address:
http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au - under:
https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/globalassets/technical-
commercial/contracting-to-main-roads/record-keeping-code-of-practice-
for-the-management-of-contract-records.pdf Record keeping Code of
Practice.

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5. The Contractor shall supply a copy of the Record Keeping

Plan to the Superintendent within 28 days of Award of Contract.

6. The Contractor shall ensure as a minimum, but not limited to that Records
the following records are kept and forwarded to the Superintendent: Required
a) audit reports;

b) conformance reports;

c) As Constructed Drawings and information;

d) bitumen surfacing daily records and spraying loading

records;

e) Contractor supplied water bore-hydrological reports;

f) commissioning records;

g) operation manuals relevant to the completed Works;

h) records of the location of all potentially contaminated

materials such as recycled sand.

7. All records shall be clearly legible. The Contractor shall at all

reasonable times make available to the Superintendent copies of such
information on request.

8. The Contractor shall prepare a test report for all tests Test Reports
undertaken even when the result of the test will not be used for
compliance measurement. The Contractor shall deliver all test reports
for each Lot to the Superintendent within 24 hours of completing the test
procedure or carrying out a compliance measurement.

9. As Constructed Information shall clearly detail where the As

constructed Works differ from that shown on the current Drawings. The Constructed
Contractor shall detail As Constructed Information in red ink, accurately Information
and legibly on a clean set of current Drawings within (1) one week from
the information becoming available. The Contractor’s marked up
Drawings detailing the As Constructed Information shall be promptly
made available to the Superintendent upon request.

10. All information for incorporation into As Constructed Data Capture

Information shall be captured and stored in accordance with Main
Roads’ Digital Ground Survey standard and shall include METADATA in
accordance with Main Roads’ Metadata Requirements document, both
documents available on Main Roads’ website, internet address:
http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au - under: Building Roads/Standards
and Technical/Survey and Geospatial Services. This type of As
Constructed Information shall be cross-referenced on the marked up
Drawings.

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11. The Contractor shall supply to the Superintendent an Data

electronic record of the As Constructed Information in Autocad format in Lodgement
accordance with Main Roads’ Design and Drawing Presentation
standard, available on Main Roads’ website, internet address:
http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au - under: Building Roads/Standards
and Technical/Road and Traffic Engineering/Typical Project Processes.

12. Within four (4) weeks from the Date of Practical Completion, Records at
the Contractor shall forward all records to the Superintendent. Practical
Completion

201.13 CONTROL OF NON-CONFORMING OUTPUTS

1. The Quality Plan shall detail the procedures that address the Non -
Control of Non-Conforming Output(s) in accordance with Conformance
AS/NZS ISO 9001.

2. All detected non-conformances shall constitute a HOLD Detected Non-

POINT in the operations of the work under the Contract associated with Conformance
the detected non-conformance and shall be reported to the
Superintendent within 24 hours of being detected.

3. The Contractor shall submit to the Superintendent a

proposed method for the rework, repair or removal of the non-
conforming Lot to ensure conformance to the requirements of the
Specification.

4. Any pavement Lot that is non-conforming in in-situ density In-situ Density

shall be fully reworked. Rework for pavements is defined as the Product
reconstruction of the non-conforming Lot in accordance with the
requirements of the Specification.

5. Prior to the release of the HOLD POINT on a detected HOLD POINT

non-conformance and/or non-conforming Lot, the Contractor shall
certify to the Superintendent and provide conformance records in
accordance with the Contract that the reworked or repaired Lot
conforms to the requirements of the Specification and the
Improvement to the Quality Plan is approved by the
Superintendent.

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201.14 IMPROVEMENT

1. The Quality Plan shall detail the procedures for addressing Improvement
corrective and preventative actions for the Improvement of the Quality
Plan in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.

2. The Contractor shall develop and submit a proposed Corrective

Corrective Action to eliminate the cause of a detected non-conformance Action
in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 for the Superintendent’s approval. Approval
Associated action(s) to prevent any reoccurrence shall form part of the
corrective action process.

201.15 MONTHLY REPORTING

1. Within 5 days of the end of each month the Contractor shall Monthly
submit to the Superintendent a completed Monthly Quality Performance Reporting
report using the form available on Main Roads’ website, internet
address: http://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au - under: Building
Roads/Contracting to Main Roads/Contractor Reporting Forms.

The Contractor shall use this form or any updated version as advised by
the Superintendent for all quality reporting required under the Contract.

201.16 – 201.20 NOT USED

HOLD POINTS
201.21 HOLD POINTS

1. A HOLD POINT is defined as that stage in the process of Definition

delivering the work under the Contract, beyond which the Contractor
must NOT proceed to the next activity without the written approval of the
Superintendent.

2. The methodology for identifying, reaching and releasing

HOLD POINT(s) in the Contract shall be addressed in the Quality Plan.

3. To obtain release of the Hold Point for a Lot, the Contractor Hold Point
shall comply with the following requirements: Release for a
Lot
a) The Contractor shall have completed all conformance
inspection reports for any underlying Lot(s) or any
adjacent Lot(s) affected by the Lot in question.

b) All underlying Lot(s) and any adjacent Lot(s) affected by

the Lot in question shall be conforming.

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c) The Contractor shall request a "Hold Point Release" in

Notice
writing with all supporting conformance test results at
least 24 hours or such other period detailed in the
Specification prior to the time when the Contractor
wishes to proceed with the next activity which affects the
Lot in question.

d) The submission of any "Hold Point Release" to the

Contractor’s
Superintendent by the Contractor is the Contractor’s Certification
"Certificate of Compliance" that the submitted Lot
conforms to the Contract requirements.

201.22 – 201.80 NOT USED

AS CONSTRUCTED AND HANDOVER

REQUIREMENTS
201.81 – 201.90 NOT USED

CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

201.91 – 201.99 NOT USED

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ANNEXURE 201A
TESTING REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the requirements of the Contract for monitoring and measurement,
testing procedures and minimum testing frequencies shall conform to the following
details:

1.0 GENERAL

This Annexure sets out the minimum sampling and testing requirements for the
acceptance of various works to be carried out under the Contract. Additional sampling,
testing and acceptance requirements may be detailed elsewhere in the Specification or
in referenced Standards. Where no minimum sampling and testing requirements are
specified the Contractor shall be able to demonstrate conformance of the work in
accordance with Clause 9.1 of AS/NZS ISO 9001.

Included in the test methods shown in the following sections are requirements for test
authorities to be NATA accredited for the following applicable sampling and sample
preparation methods: WA 0.1, 100.1, 105.1, 200.1, 701.1, 705.1 and AS 1012 part 1.

The Contractor shall be responsible for patching holes made as a result of sampling and
testing.

The sample and test holes shall be backfilled immediately after sampling or testing by
the persons responsible for carrying out the sampling and testing. Backfilled material
shall have similar properties and shall be compacted at or near optimum moisture
content to densities matching the surrounding material.

THE CONTRACTOR'S CONFORMANCE DECISION SHALL APPLY TO THE WHOLE

OF THE LOT OR PART OF THE WORK SUBJECT TO TEST.

1.1 TEST METHODS

1.1.1 DENSITY - EARTHWORKS AND PAVEMENT

For the Works in general, density shall be measured in-situ by use of a nuclear
moisture/density meter in accordance with WA 324.2. All measurements shall be made
using the direct transmission mode.

If the in-situ density is outside the range of densities 1.5-3.05 t/m³ for which the nuclear
moisture/density meter can be calibrated then WA 324.1 shall be used.

For the purpose of measuring conformance of all work under the Contract, the in-situ
density shall be expressed as a percentage of the maximum dry density. This
percentage shall be calculated in accordance with WA 134.1.

The maximum dry density shall be determined by WA 133.1 or WA 133.2. Where the
pavement material is stabilised or modified with Portland Cement, the maximum dry
density determinations shall be commenced two (2) hours after mixing is complete and
shall be completed within a further two (2) hours. If Low Heat (LH) Cement or Lime is
used for the stabilisation or modification, these determinations shall be commenced
three (3) hours after mixing is complete and shall be completed within a further three (3)
hours.

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1.1.2 DENSITY AND IN-SITU AIR VOIDS - ASPHALT

Density and in-situ air voids shall be determined on the basis of the results of tests of
core samples of asphalt sampled from the pavement in a stratified random manner, after
laying and compaction, in accordance with WA 701.1. Core samples shall not be taken
from asphalt placed on a bridge deck or other concrete structure. Core samples shall be
taken from asphalt placed over a geotextile reinforced seal.

The density of the samples shall be determined in accordance with WA 733.1 or

WA 733.2. The density shall be expressed as a percentage of the mean Marshall
Density of accepted asphalt from the same production shift in accordance with
WA 731.1 and WA 733.1 or WA 733.2. The air voids shall be calculated using the mean
Maximum Density of asphalt from the same production shift in accordance with
WA 732.2 and WA 733.1.

1.1.3 MOISTURE CONTENT

The Moisture content shall be determined using WA 110.1. If it is not practicable to use
this method, then WA 110.2 or WA 324.2 may be used. However, correlation must be
established with WA 110.1 before proceeding with the subsidiary methods WA 110.2
and WA 324.2.

1.1.4 CROSSFALL AND DEVIATION FROM A STRAIGHT EDGE

Crossfall and deviation from a straight edge shall be measured by WA 313.2.

1.2 IN-SITU DENSITY AND AIR VOIDS

1.2.1 IN-SITU DENSITY

The conformance of every Lot of the work under the Contract with respect to density
shall be determined by comparing the Characteristic Dry Density Ratio of the Lot (or the
Characteristic Percent Marshall Density of the Lot for asphalt) and the limits specified in
the Specification.

The dry density ratio (or the Marshall density) shall be determined at the number of
locations per Lot defined in Table 201A-1. The locations shall be selected in
accordance with WA 0.1.

The Characteristic Dry Density Ratio (or the Characteristic Percent Marshall Density),
Rc, of a Lot shall be calculated thus:

Rc = R - ks
where; R is the mean of the results of dry density ratio tests (or the mean of
the results of the percentage of Marshall Density tests) on the Lot
being assessed, reported to the nearest 0.1 percent

k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-1

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s is the standard deviation of the results of dry density ratio tests (or
the standard deviation of the results of the percentage of Marshall
Density tests) on the Lot being assessed, calculated in accordance
with Clause 1.4 and reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.

TABLE 201A-1 DENSITY TEST REQUIREMENTS

Works Component Number Multiplier k 

of
Tests per Freeways Highways Shared
Lot and Paths
Main
Roads
Embankment Foundation 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Embankment Construction:
Levees 3 0.31 0.31
Select Fill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Kerbing Backfill 3 0.72 0.31
Bedding & Embankment Backfill for 3 0.72 0.31
Culverts and Drainage Structures
Bridge Backfill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Bridge Foundation and MSE Wall 6 0.72 0.72 0.72
Backfill
Subgrade Preparation 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Sub-base 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Basecourse 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Asphalt Density and In-situ Air Voids:
General 10 0.98 0.75
Shared Path 6 0.32
Sheeting 6 0.50

 Unless otherwise noted, the multiplier ‘k’ shall be based on the major component of
the project i.e. freeway, highway, etc.

The Characteristic Dry Density Ratio (or the Characteristic Percent Marshall Density),
Rc, of a Lot shall be reported to the nearest 0.1% and rounding of all calculations shall
be in accordance with AS 2706.

1.2.2 IN-SITU AIR VOID CONTENT OF ASPHALT

The conformance of every Lot of the work under the Contract with respect to in-situ air
void content shall be determined by comparing the Characteristic In-situ Air Void content

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of the Lot and the limits specified in the Specification. The number of core samples per
Lot is defined in Table 201A-1. The location of the core samples shall be selected in
accordance with WA 0.1. The Characteristic In-situ Void Content of a Lot shall be
calculated to the nearest 0.1 percent using the following formulae and rounding of all
calculations shall be in accordance with AS 2706:
Minimum characteristic value = R - ks
Maximum characteristic value = R + ks

Where: R is the mean of the results of the percentage air void content on the Lot
being assessed, reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.
k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-1.
s is the standard deviation of the results of air-void content on the Lot being
assessed, calculated in accordance with Clause 1.4 and reported to the
nearest 0.1 percent.

1.3 INSITU MOISTURE

The conformance of any Lot with respect to insitu moisture shall be determined by
comparing the Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content or Construction Moisture
Content of the Lot and the limits specified in the Specification.

The moisture contents shall be determined at the number of test locations per Lot
defined in Table 201A-2. The test locations shall be selected in accordance with
WA 0.1.

(i) Basecourse Dryback

The Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content (DMc) of a Lot shall be calculated thus:
DMUpper = m1 + ks1 and

DMLower = m2 + ks2

where: m1 is the average of the sample moisture contents on the Lot being
assessed, taken from the upper half of the Basecourse layer and
determined in accordance with WA 110.1 reported to the nearest
0.01 percent.

m2 is the average of the sample moisture contents on the Lot being

assessed, taken from the lower half of the Basecourse layer and
determined in accordance with WA 110.1 reported to the nearest
0.01 percent.

k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-2.

S1 is the standard deviation of the sample moisture content

determinations taken from the upper half of the layer, calculated
using the following relationship and reported to the nearest 0.01.

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 x i  x 2
S1  i 1

n 1
where: xi is an individual result.

x is the mean of n results.

n is the number of results from one Lot.

S2 is the standard deviation of the sample moisture content

determination taken from the lower half of the layer, calculated
using the following relationship and reported to the nearest 0.01:

 x i  x 2
S2  i 1

n 1
where: xi is an individual result.

x is the mean of n results.

n is the number of results from one Lot.

(ii) Dryback of Other Layers

The Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content (DMc) of a Lot shall be calculated thus:

DMc = m + ks
where: m average of the sample moisture contents on the Lot being
assessed, taken from the pavement layer and determined in
accordance with WA 110.1, reported to the nearest 0.01 percent.

k is the multiplier as detailed in Table 201A-2.

s is the standard deviation of the results of insitu moisture content

tests on the Lot being assessed, calculated in accordance with
Clause 1.4 and reported to the nearest 0.01 percent.

Table 201A-2 INSITU MOISTURE CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

Works Component Multiplier k 

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Number Freeways Highways Shared

of and Paths
Tests per Main
Lot Roads
Embankment Foundation 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Embankment Construction:
Levees 3 0.31 0.31
Select Fill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Kerbing Backfill 3 0.72 0.31
Bedding & Embankment Backfill for 3 0.72 0.31
Culverts and Drainage Structures
Bridge Backfill 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Bridge Foundation & MSE Wall Backfill 6 0.72 0.72 0.72
Subgrade Preparation, Stabilised 6 0.72 0.50 0.32
Subgrade
Sub-base 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Basecourse 9 0.81 0.59 0.41
Sheeting 6 0.50
 Unless otherwise noted, the multiplier ‘k’ shall be based on the major component of
the project i.e. freeway, highway, etc.

The Dryback Characteristic Moisture Content (DMc) of a Lot shall be reported to the
nearest 0.1% and rounding of all calculations shall be in accordance with AS 2706.

1.4 STANDARD DEVIATION

Where specified the standard deviation ( S ) of the distribution of the values of a property
shall be calculated as:

 x i  x 2
S i 1

n 1
where: xi is an individual result.

x is the mean of n results.

n is the number of results from one Lot.

1.5 PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTED CONFORMANCE STATUS

Where the Superintendent's Audit testing indicates that a Lot is non-conforming and
such status is disputed by the Contractor, the following course of action shall be taken:

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a) Where acceptance of a Lot is by statistical analyses for a quality

verification requirement listed in Table 201A-3, the results of the
Superintendent’s Audit Tests and Contractor's Tests shall be combined
to determine acceptance or otherwise of the Lot provided the following
conditions are satisfied:
(i) The ratio of the greatest variance (standard deviation squared) to
the least variance of the two sets of results does not exceed the
F value in Table 201A-3.
(ii) The differences between the means of the two sets of results
divided by the standard error of difference (Sw) does not exceed
the t value in Table 201A-3. The standard error of difference shall
be calculated using the formula:

Sw 

2 s12  s 22 
N
where: sw is the standard error of difference

s1 is the standard deviation of audit test results

s2 is the standard deviation of Contractor's test results

N is the total number of results which must be contributed to equally by the

audit and Contractor’s testing.

The combined test results shall be used to calculate the required parameter in
accordance with the Specifications but using the ‘k’ multiplier in Table 201A-3.
b) Where the conditions (a)(i) or (a)(ii) are not satisfied or when
acceptance of a Lot or item is not by statistical analysis for a quality
verification requirement listed in Table 201A-3, the Contractor and
Superintendent shall carry out additional joint testing to determine the
acceptance or otherwise of the work. The joint testing shall be carried
out in accordance with the following requirements:
(i) Joint testing shall be carried out using the Contractor's Laboratory
and Testing Equipment.
(ii) Before the joint testing commences the Contractor’s nuclear
moisture/density meter shall be calibrated at Main Roads
Materials Engineering Branch and that calibration shall be used for
the joint testing and for subsequent testing.
(iii) Testing personnel from both parties shall be present during all
phases of sampling and testing.
(iv) The execution of all testing tasks shall be divided approximately
equally between both parties.
(v) Both parties shall have the right to repeat any non-destructive
measurements.
(vi) Calculations shall be to the satisfaction of both parties.

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(vii) The application of joint test results shall be in accordance with the
Contract Specification and the results shall be accepted by both
parties as correct and final.
(viii) The costs of the calibration of the nuclear moisture/density meter
and the joint testing shall be assigned as follows:
- If the additional testing performed as above shows the Lot or item of work to be
conforming, the cost of such testing shall be borne by the Principal.
- If the additional testing performed as above shows the Lot or item of work to be
non-conforming, the cost of such testing and any subsequent test on the rectified work
shall be borne by the Contractor.
c) At any time and upon the request of either party, the Superintendent and
Contractor shall carry out an evaluation of their respective testing
methods to determine the reason for any continuing discrepancies and
arrive at a uniform testing technique.

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TABLE 201A-3 COMBINATION OF RESULTS

Work Component Quality Total No Multiplier k F t

Verification of Value Value
Requirement Tests/Lot
Freeways Highways Shared
and Main Paths
Roads

Embankment Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Foundation Standard

Embankment Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Construction, Select Standard
Fill

Levees Compaction 6 0.64 0.64 - 11 3.2

Standard

Bedding & Compaction 6 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Embankment Backfill Standard
for Culverts and
Drainage Structures

Bridge Foundation Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 - 11 3.2

and Bridge Backfill Standard

Kerbing Backfill Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Standard

Subgrade Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.46 11 3.2

Preparation Standard
Stabilised Subgrade
Sub-base Compaction 18 0.93 0.71 0.52 6 2.9
Standard

Basecourse Compaction 18 0.93 0.71 0.52 6 2.9

Standard

Dry back moisture Moisture 18 0.93 0.71 0.52 6 2.9

content, Standard
Construction
Moisture Content

Sheeting Compaction 12 0.86 0.64 0.54 11 3.2

Standard

Asphalt Compaction 20 1.06 0.83 0.54 5.4 2.9

Standard

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2.0 MINIMUM TESTING FREQUENCY

1. The minimum frequency of testing to determine the conformance of Works

Processes with specified characteristics shall be as detailed in the Minimum Testing
Frequency Table of the Specification or in the following Table:

PRODUCT / QUALITY VERIFICATION MINIMUM TESTING

PROCESS REQUIREMENT FREQUENCY
2.1 ROADWORKS

Embankment FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:

Foundation End Product Specification:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 Per Lot
Contractor's Developed Method Spec:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
(**1 in 5 Lots tested**)
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 Per Lot
FOR CONTROL OF
CONSTRUCTION MOISTURE:
 Construction Moisture Content 1 per test site as shown in
(WA 110.1 or 110.2) Table 201A-2
(**All Lots tested**)
 Optimum Moisture Content 2 per lot
(OMC)
(WA 133.1 or WA 133.2)
(The mean value of these OMCs
shall be taken to represent the
Lot)
Principal's Method Spec:
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 per Lot
FOR CONTROL OF
CONSTRUCTION MOISTURE:
 Construction Moisture Content 1 per test site as shown in
(WA 110.1 or WA 110.2) Table 201A-2
(**All Lots tested**)
 Optimum Moisture Content 2 per Lot
(OMC) (WA 133.1 or WA 133.2)
(The mean value of these OMCs
shall be taken to represent the
Lot)

Excavations GEOMETRICS:
 Rural/Freeway As necessary to meet the
specified tolerances of the
Technical Specification

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PRODUCT / QUALITY VERIFICATION MINIMUM TESTING

PROCESS REQUIREMENT FREQUENCY
Embankment FOR CONTROL OF IMPORTED
Construction: MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY THE
Culvert Selected CONTRACTOR:
Bedding and  Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.1) 1 per 2,500 m3
Culvert
 Linear Shrinkage (WA 123.1) 1 per 2,500 m3
Embankment
Backfill, Select  California Bearing Ratio (WA 141.1) 1 per 10,000 m3
Fill  Foreign Materials (WA 144.1) 1 per Lot
 Organics (AS1289 4.1.1) 5/source/contract
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
End Product Specification:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 per Lot
Contractor's Developed Method Spec:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
(**1 in 5 Lots tested**)
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 per Lot
FOR CONTROL OF
CONSTRUCTION MOISTURE:
 Construction Moisture Content 1 per test site as shown in
(WA 110.1 or WA 110.2) Table 201A-2
(**All Lots tested**)
 Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) 2 per Lot
(WA 133.1 or WA 133.2)
(The mean value of these OMCs
shall be taken to represent the
Lot)
Principal's Method Spec:
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 per Lot
FOR CONTROL OF
CONSTRUCTION MOISTURE:
 Construction Moisture Content 1 per test site as shown in
(WA 110.1 or WA 110.2) Table 201A-2
(**All Lots tested**)
Embankment  Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) 2 per Lot
Construction: (WA 133.1 or WA 133.2)
Culvert Selected (The mean value of these OMCs
Bedding and shall be taken to represent the
Lot)
Culvert
Embankment FOR CONTROL OF DRYBACK
MOISTURE:

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PRODUCT / QUALITY VERIFICATION MINIMUM TESTING

PROCESS REQUIREMENT FREQUENCY
Backfill, Select  Dryback Characteristic Moisture As per Table 201A-2
Fill (continued) Content
GEOMETRICS:
 Rural/Freeway As necessary to meet the
specified tolerances in the
Technical Specification

Subgrade FOR CONTROL OF IMPORTED

Construction MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR:

 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.1) 1 per 2,500 m3

 Linear Shrinkage (WA 123.1) 1 per 2,500 m3
 California Bearing Ratio (WA 141.1) 1 per 10,000 m3
 Foreign Materials (WA 144.1) 1 per Lot
 Organics (AS1289 4.1.1) 5/source/contract
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
End Product Specification:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 per Lot

FOR CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION

MOISTURE:

Principal's Method Spec:

 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 per Lot
 Construction Moisture Content 1 per test site as shown in
(WA 110.1 or WA 110.2) Table 201A-2
(**All Lots tested**)
 Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) 2 per Lot
(WA 133.1 or WA 133.2)
(The mean value of these OMCs
shall be taken to represent the Lot)
FOR CONTROL OF DRYBACK
MOISTURE:
Subgrade  Dryback Characteristic Moisture As per Table 201A-2
Construction Content (WA 136.1)
(continued) GEOMETRICS:
 Rural/Freeway As necessary to meet the
specified tolerances in the
Technical Specification

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PRODUCT / QUALITY VERIFICATION MINIMUM TESTING

PROCESS REQUIREMENT FREQUENCY
Sub-Base FOR CONTROL OF SUB-BASE
SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR:
 PSD (WA 115.1) 1 per 2,000 m3 of stockpile
 LA Abrasion (WA 220.2) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
 CaCO3 (WA 915.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
 MDCS (WA 140.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
 Liquid Limit (WA 120.2) 1 per 2,000 m3 of stockpile
 Plasticity Index (WA 122.1) 1 per 2,000 m3 of stockpile
 Linear Shrinkage (WA 123.1) 1 per 2,000 m3 of stockpile
 Soaked CBR (WA 141.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 3 per Lot
FOR CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION
MOISTURE:
 Construction Moisture Content (WA As per Table 201A-2
110.1 or WA 110.2)
FOR CONTROL OF DRYBACK
MOISTURE:
 Dryback Characteristic Moisture As per Table 201A-2
Content (WA 136.
GEOMETRICS:
 Rural/Freeway As necessary to meet the
specified tolerances in the
Specification.
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTED
SUB-BASE MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY
THE CONTRACTOR:
 PSD (WA 115.1) 1 per Lot
 Linear Shrinkage (WA 123.1) 1 per Lot

Additional FOR CONTROL OF STABILISATION:

Requirements for  Layer depth 9 sites per Lot
Cement
 Cement content 6 sites per Lot
Stabilised Sub-
Base

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Sheeting (access FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:

track) End Product Specification:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 2 per Lot
 Layer Depth for Access Track 6 sites per Lot
GEOMETRICS:
 Rural As necessary to meet the
specified tolerances in the
Specification

Basecourse FOR CONTROL OF BASECOURSE

SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR:
 PSD (WA 115.1) 1 per 1,500 m3 of stockpile
 LA Abrasion (WA 220.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
 Flakiness Index (WA 216.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
 CaCO3 (WA 915.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile

 MDCS (WA 140.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile

 Liquid Limit (WA 120.2) 1 per 1,500 m3 of stockpile
 Plasticity Index (WA 122.1) 1 per 1,500 m3 of stockpile
 Linear Shrinkage (WA 123.1) 1 per 1,500 m3 of stockpile
 Dust Ratio (Contract) 1 per 1,500 m3 of stockpile
 Soaked CBR (WA 141.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
 Wet/Dry Strength Variation 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
(AS 1141.22)
 Secondary mineral content in basic 3 tests/source/contract
igneous rock (AS 1141.26)
 Accelerated soundness index by 3 tests/source/contract
reflux (AS 1141.29)

 Resilient Modulus (AG:PT/T053) / 5 sets of 3 tests/source/contract

WA 142.2
 PSD & Bitumen Content (WA 730.1) 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
 LA Abrasion for bitumen stabilised 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
limestone (WA 220.2)
 Bitumen Emulsion (AS 1160) 1 per 10,000 m3 of stockpile
 Bitumen Dispersion (WA 717.1) 1 per 1,000 m3 of stockpile

Basecourse  Emulsifiers & Wetting Agents Information to be provided by

(continued) (as per Tech Spec) the Supplier
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
 Dry Density Ratio As per Table 201A-1
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 3 per Lot

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FOR CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION

MOISTURE:
 Construction Moisture Content As per Table 201A-2
(WA 110.1 or WA 110.2)
FOR CONTROL OF DRYBACK
MOISTURE:
 Dryback Characteristic Moisture As per Table 201A-2
Content
GEOMETRICS:
 Rural/Freeway As necessary to meet the
specified tolerances in the
Technical Specification
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTED
BASECOURSE SUPPLIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR:
 PSD (WA 115.1) 1 per Lot
 Linear Shrinkage (WA 123.1) 1 per Lot

Additional FOR CONTROL OF STABILISATION:

requirements for  Layer depth 9 sites per Lot
Cement
Stabilised  Cement content 6 sites per Lot
Basecourse
Additional  Crushed Rock Base Same as for Basecourse
requirements for  7 day Unconfined Compressive 1 per 5,000 m3 of stockpile
Hydrated Cement Strength (WA 143.1) tested at the lower end of the
Treated Crushed construction hydration period
Rock Base range
(HCTCRB)  Repeated Load Triaxial Test using Test each 10,000 m3 of stockpile
internal displacement measuring at the upper and lower end of
device (AG:PT/T053 or WA 142.3) the construction hydration period
range

Additional  Crushed rock base properties Each trial mix in accordance

requirements for  7 day Unconfined Compressive with Specification 501
HCTCRB Trial Strength (WA 143.2)
Mixes  28 day Unconfined Compressive
Strength (WA 143.2)
 Repeated Load Triaxial Test using
internal displacement measuring
device (AG:PT/T053)

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2.2 BITUMINOUS SURFACING

Bitumen  Tests as specified in AS 1160 and
Emulsion Specification 511
Manufacture  pH at 25°C As required for quality control
 Particle Charge 1 test for each production batch
 Residue from Evaporation for each type of emulsion

 Setting Time For CRS 1 test for each

production batch
For other grades 1 test per
week
 Sieve Residue 1 test for each type of emulsion
 Consistency at 25°C every month

 Water Content 1 test for each type of emulsion

 Non Aqueous Volatiles Content every 3 months
 Sedimentation
 Stone Coating and Water Resistance CRS only - 1 test every 6
Test – Cationic Bitumen Emulsions months
(WA 756.2)
 Residue from evaporation – Viscosity
at 60°C

Bitumen  Residue from evaporation (AS 1160) 1 per delivery tanker

Emulsion
Delivery to Site
Bitumen Tests in accordance with
Produced in Specification 511
Western Australia INITIAL BATCH: 1 test for initial batch for each
– Blending of binder class
 Viscosity at 60°C
Bitumens
 Viscosity at 135°C
 Penetration at 25°C
 Viscosity of Residue at 60°C after
RTFO test
 Matter Insoluble in Toluene
 Density at 15°C
 Flash Point
TRUCK LOADS: 1 test for each 5th load for each
 Viscosity at 60°C binder class

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Bitumen Tests in accordance with

Imported into Specification 511
Western Australia  Viscosity at 60°C 1 test for each cargo load for
 Viscosity at 135°C each binder class

 Penetration at 25°C
 Viscosity of Residue at 60°C after
RTFO test
 Ductility at 15°C after RTFO test
 Matter Insoluble in Toluene 1 test for each 4th cargo load for
each binder class

 Density at 15°C As required for quality control

but no less than 1 per year
 Flash Point
 Durability In accordance with
Specification 511

Polymer Modified Tests in accordance with

Binder Specification 511
 Torsional recovery 1 test for each production batch
 Softening point for each binder class

 Viscosity at 165°C
 Segregation Value 1 test for each binder Class
 Stress Ratio every month

 Stiffness 1 test for each binder Class

 Consistency 6% at 60°C every 3 months

 Compressive Limit at 70°C

(S45R only)
 Flash Point 1 test for each binder class no
 Loss on heating more than every 12 months

Crumb Rubber  PSD 3 per production lot

 Bulk Density
 Iron or Steel Content

Cutter/Flux Oils Certificate of conformance for all tests Currency of certificate to be no

older than two months

Geotextile Fabric Tests in accordance with

for Sealing Specification 511
 Wide strip tensile strength 1 test for every 10,000 m2 of
 Mass per unit area fabric

 Maximum elongation
 Thickness
Bitumen retention at 160°C 1 test for every 50,000 m2 of
fabric

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 UV stabilisation – retained strength 1 test every 12 months

 Melting point

Reclaimed Tested in accordance with 3 samples for every 1,000 tonne

Asphalt Specification 511 of RAP
Pavement (RAP)
Source Rock  Weathering AS 1726 Table A9 One test per designated source
 Polished Aggregate Friction Value area or one test per year
(AS 1141.40/42)
Crushed  PSD (WA 210.1) 3 tests per quarry production Lot
Aggregate for  Flakiness Index (WA 216.1) 3 tests per quarry production Lot
Sprayed Sealing
 LA Abrasion (WA 220.1) 1 test per 6 months
(Quarry Testing)
 Water Absorption (AS 1141.6.1) 1 test per 6 months
 Degradation Factor (AS 1141.25.2) 1 test per 12 months
 Wet Strength and Wet/Dry Strength 1 test per 6 months
Variation (AS 1141.22)
 Petrographic Examination 1 test per 12 months per
material type

Crushed  Secondary Mineral Content 1 test per 12 months

Aggregate for (AS 1141.26)
Sprayed Sealing  Resistance to Stripping (AS 1141.50) 1 test per 6 months
(Quarry Testing)
(continued)
Crushed  ALD (AS 1141.20.1) Minimum 3 tests per dump site
Aggregate for per aggregate size
Sprayed Sealing  Moisture Content (WA 212.1 or 1 per aggregate size per
(On-site Testing) 212.2) delivered lot and after inclement
weather

Crushed COARSE AGGREGATE

Aggregate for  Colour (WA 250.1) 1 test per Lot crushed material
Asphalt
 Flakines Index (WA 216.1) 1 test per quarry production Lot
 LA Abrasion (WA 220.1) 1 test per 6 months
 Water Absorption (AS 1141.6.1) 1 test per 6 months
 Degration Factor (AS 1141.25.2) 1 test per 12 months
 Wet Strength and Wet/Dry Strength 1 test per 6 months
Variation (AS 1141.22)
 Petrographic Examination 1 test per 12 months per
material type
 Secondary Mineral Content 1 test per 12 months
(AS 1141.26)
 Resistance to Stripping (AS 1141.50) 1 test per 6 months

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FINE AGGREGATE
 Colour (WA 250.1) 1 test per Lot crushed material
 Water Absorption (AS 1141.5) 1 test per 6 months

Sand Primerseal  PSD (WA 210.1) 3 tests per production Lot or day
Cover Material
Laterite  PSD (WA 210.1) 3 per Lot
Aggregate for  Crushing Test Value (WA 223.1) 3 per Lot
Asphalt
 PAFV (AS 1141.40/42) 1 per contract per material type

Geometrics of  Sprayed Edge Position Every 100 m

Sprayed
Surfacing
Asphalt MINERAL FILLER:
Manufacture –  PSD 1 test per Lot
Materials
ADHESION AGENT:
 Tests to (AS 1672) Certification by producer for
each delivery

Asphalt Full test or partial test in accordance with Specification 502, 504 or
Manufacture 510. The minimum specified number of full tests shall be undertaken
(routine testing) before commencing any partial tests. A full test can be done in lieu
of a partial test.
Asphalt plant production per
shift per mix type and size
 Up to 50 tonnes 1 full test
 Up to 150 tonnes 2 full tests
 Up to 450 tonnes 3 full tests
 Up to 800 tonnes 3 full tests and 1 partial test
 Up to 1200 tonnes 3 full tests and 2 partial tests
 Up to 1600 tonnes 3 full tests and 3 partial tests
 Up to 2000 tonnes 3 full tests and 4 partial tests
 > 2000 tonnes 3 full tests and 5 partial tests

Asphalt  Moisture Content (AS/NZS 2891.10 1 test per week

Manufacture or T660)
(periodic testing)  Uniform Coating of Binder 1 test per week
(AS/NZS 2891.11)
 Stripping Potential of Asphalt - 1 test per 5,000 T of 20 mm mix
Tensile Strength Ratio Test 1 test per 5,000 T of 14 mm mix
(AG:PT/T232) – Intermediate Course
only using freeze/thaw conditioning

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 Asphalt Binder Drain Off 1 test per shift

(AG:PT/T235)

Asphalt Laying ASPHALT PAVING:

 Bitumen content of tack coat 1 test per 3 batches – where a
Lot is not more than a day’s
production of tack coat
CONTROL OF COMPACTION:

 Asphalt Temperature on delivery 1 test per 4 trucks taken in paver

on a random basis OR 1 test per
truck load if more than 2 hours
since batching or after inclement
weather
 Percent Marshall Density As per Table 201A-1
 In-situ Air Void content As per Table 201A-1
GEOMETRICS:
 Width Every 10 m
 Depth Every 10 m

Microsurfacing –  Bitumen Emulsion Properties Producer’s compliance

Component (AS 1160 Series) certificate per production Lot.
Material Supply  Aggregate LA Abrasion (WA 220.1) Producer’s compliance
certificate including 1 test per
75000 m3 source rock
 Aggregate Pendulum friction test Producer’s compliance
(PAFV – AS 1141.40 and certificate including 1 test per
AS 1141.41 or AS 1141.42) 75000 m3 source rock
 Particle size distribution (WA 210.1) 1 test per stockpile or per
500 m3 which ever is lesser
 Sand Equivalent (AS 1289.3.7.1) 1 test per stockpile or per
500 m3 which ever is lesser
 Mineral Filler Producer’s compliance
certificate per production Lot
 Polymer Modifier Producer compliance
certification per production Lot
 Additives Producer compliance
certification per production Lot

Microsurfacing  Particle Size Distribution (WA 730.1 1 test per lot where a Lot is
Production and and WA 210.1) 100 m3 or one days production
Laying which ever is lesser
 Binder Content (WA 730.1 or 1 test per lot where a Lot is
AS 2891.3.1) 100 m3 or one days production
which ever is lesser

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Microsurfacing  Shape (WA 313.2) 5 tests per lot where a Lot is

Finished Layer 100 m3 or one days production
which ever is lesser
 Texture Depth (WA 311.1) Wearing 4 Tests per lot where a Lot is
Course 100 m3 or one days production
which ever is lesser
2.3 DRAINAGE
Drains and  Geometrics 1 cross section per 50 m
Channels
Subsoil Drains  Line and Level / Grade Every 5 m

Culvert Barrel  Line and Level / Grade Every 5 m

 Inlet / Outlet Invert Level Each
 Inlet / Outlet Easting and Northing Each

Corrugated Metal  Internal Diameter ( ≤ 750 mm) in Entire barrel length

Pipe accordance with AS 2566.2
Appendix O

 Internal Diameter ( > 750 mm) in Inlet, Outlet and L/2 for barrel
accordance with the Note below: length (L) ≤ 11 m, Inlet, Outlet,
L/4, L/2 and 3L/4 for L > 11 m

Corrugated Metal On completion of installation the Contractor shall measure the internal
Pipe (continued) diameter of the culvert at the pre-marked locations using a calibrated steel
measuring tape or other suitable measuring device as approved by the
Superintendent. The following information shall be recorded and reported:
a) Full details of the culvert tested including date of test and when
backfill was completed.
b) The pre- and post-installation diametric measurements.
c) Calculated installed deflections.
d) Whether each culvert tested was acceptable.

End Treatments  28 Day Compressive Strength 3 Cylinders per 5 m3

and Blinding  Concrete Slump Test 1 for each 5 m3 or part thereof
Concrete
Bedding FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
(Including Select Principal’s Method Spec:
Bedding Material)
 Moisture Content 3 per Lot

 Optimum moisture content (OMC) 3 per each material of constant

(WA 133.1 or WA 133.2) quality
(The mean value of these OMC’s
shall be taken to represent each
material of constant quality)

Backfill FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:

 Cement Stabilised Backfill Nil
 Embankment Quality Material 3 per Lot
CLAY LINING:

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Drainage Sumps  PSD (WA 115.1) 1 per site

 Liquid Limit (WA 120.2) 1 per site
 Plasticity Index (WA 122.1) 1 per site
FOUNDATION BEDDING:
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
Principal’s Method Spec:
 Moisture Content 3 per Lot
 Optimum moisture Content (OMC) 3 per each material of constant
(WA 133.1 or WA 133.2) quality
(The mean value of these OMCs
shall be taken to represent each
material of constant quality)
BACKFILL:
 Cement Stabilised Material Nil
 Embankment Quality Material for As per Table 201A-1
Control of Compaction
GEOMETRICS: 1 cross section per 20 m

Duct Markers  Position, Height, Plumb Each

Floodway Rock  Particle Size Distribution Geometrics 1 per 1 000 m3

Protection 1 cross section per 25 m

Concrete Wall  Geometrics 1 cross section per 25 m

Stone Pitching  Stone Dimensions 1 per load

(Drainage)  Plan Dimensions 1 per site

Gabions  Geometrics 1 cross section per 10 m

Manholes, Gullies  Size, Position and Invert Level Each

and Catchpits FOUNDATION BEDDING:
FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
Principal's Method Spec:
 Moisture Content 3 per Lot
 Optimum moisture Content (OMC) 3 per each material of constant
(WA 133.1 or WA 133.2) quality
(The mean value of these OMCs
shall be taken to represent each
material of constant quality)
BACKFILL:
 Cement Stabilised Material Nil
 Embankment Quality Material for As per Table 201A-1
Control of Compaction
2.4 ROADWORKS MISCELLANEOUS

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Guide posts and  Position, Height and Vertical Each

SLK Markers
Signs and CONCRETE FOOTING:
Devices  Compressive strength 3 cylinders per 25 m3 or part
(AS 1012 part 3, 8, 9) thereof
 Footing dimensions Each
 Position, Height and Vertical Each

Kerbing  Line and level Every 10 m (tolerances as per

AS 2876, Section 9
 Strength 3 specimens per 25 m3 or part
thereof
 Shape/Profile 1 cross section every Lot
 Setting Time (AS 1160 Appendix K) 1 per delivery tanker

Kerbing Backfill FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:

End Product Specification:
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) 3 per Lot

Kerbing Backfill  Moisture Content (WA 110.1 or 3 per Lot

(continued) WA 110.2)

Fencing  Position and Line Every 50 m

Shared Path and  Width and Line Every 20 m

Cycleways  For Control of Compaction As Per Table 201A-1

Concrete Barriers  Dimensions and Profile Based on Lot Length

Length < 30 m 1 test
Length > 30 m < 100 m 2 tests
Length > 100 m 3 tests
 Alignment No portion of the barrier finished
outside of tolerances contained
in the “CONCRETE BARRIERS”
Clause of the INSTALLATION
Section of Specification 603
 Cover Minimum cover shall not be less
than specified
 Concrete Strength and Consistency Special Class Concrete
1 per 20 m3 or part thereof
(1 test if less than 20 m3)
N Class as per AS 1379

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Wire Rope Safety  Footing dimensions Each Post

Barrier Systems  Post Position, Height and Verticality Each Post
 Alignment No portion of the barrier finished
outside of tolerances contained
in the “WIRE ROPE SAFETY
BARRIER SYSTEMS” Clause of
the INSTALLATION Section of
Specification 603
 Wire Rope Anchor Blocks Each Anchor Block
Dimensions

W-beam and  Hole dimensions Each Post

Thrie Beam  Post Position, Height and Verticality Each Post
 Alignment No portion of the barrier finished
outside of tolerances contained
in the “W-beam & Thrie Beam”
Clause of the INSTALLATION
Section of Specification 603
 Foundation Capacity A random post selected every
100 m (minimum of 3 posts in
continuous length barrier)

Steel Rail  Footing Dimensions Each Post

Barriers  Post Position, Height and Verticality Each Post
 Rail Alignment Every 10 m (minimum length
over 3 posts in continuous
section)

Welding As per AS 1544: Refer to the “WELDING” Clause

Steel Rail  Radiographic testing of Specification 830 -
Barriers STRUCTURAL STEELWORK
 Visual Inspection
 Magnetic Particles
 Inspection
 Dye Penetration Test
 Ultrasonic Testing

End Treatments  Pre-excavated hole dimensions Each Post

 Post Position, Height and Verticality Each Post
 Alignment No portion of the end treatment
finished outside of tolerances
contained in the “W-beam &
Thrie Beam” Clause of
Specification 603

Crash  Foundation / Footing Each foundation / footing

Attenuators
Road Marking  Producer Certification Per Delivery Load
Paint

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Drop-on Glass  Producer Certification Per Delivery Load

Beads
Application of  Application Rate Per Application Run
Paint and Glass  Geometry of Lines Every 100 m
Beads
2.5 BRIDGEWORKS AND BOX CULVERT
Bridge FOR CONTROL OF COMPACTION:
Foundations and End Product Specification:
Bridge Backfill
 Dry Density Ratio (WA 134.1) As per Table 201A-1
 Particle Size Distribution (WA 115.2) 1 per Lot
GEOMETRICS:
 Rural As necessary to meet the
specified tolerances of the
Specification

Structural  Consistency (Slump Test) 1 per 20 m3 or part thereof

Concrete (AS 1012.3.1) (1 test if less than 20 m3)
Where concrete batch plant
facilities are used outside the
Metropolitan area, a slump test
shall be carried out on each
truck delivering concrete to site.
 Strength (AS 1012 part 8 & 9) 1 per 20 m3 or part thereof
(1 test if less than 20 m3)

Fine Aggregate  Clay and Fine Silt (settlement 2 Monthly

(Concrete) method) (AS 2758.1)
 Organic Impurities other than Sugar 2 Monthly
(AS 2758.1)
 Particle Size Distribution (AS 2758.1) Monthly
 Water Absorption 6 Monthly

Coarse  Particle Size Distribution (AS 2758.1) Weekly

Aggregate  Water Absorption 6 Monthly
(Concrete)
 Reactive Alkali (Part 2 of Report No. 1 per source material per
TR3 by the Cement & Concrete Contract
Association of New Zealand).

Water  MRWA Test Method WA 910.1 Monthly

Concrete Trial (AS 1012 part 3): Each trial mix in accordance
Mixes  Consistency (Slump Test) with Specification 820
 Strength

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Welding AS PER AS 1544: Refer Specification 830

Steel Beams;  Radiographic Testing
Road Safety  Visual Inspection
Barrier Systems  Magnetic Particles
and Traffic
 Inspection
Barriers for
 Dye Penetration Test
Structures
 Ultrasonic Testing

Galvanising  Thickness Refer Specification 835

1 per m2
4 or 6 per m
4 per post

Paintwork  Dry Film Thickness Refer Specification 835

(AS 1580 OR BS 3900) 1 per m2
4 or 6 per m
4 per post

Elastomeric AS PER AS 1523: Refer Specification 860

Bearings  Compression
 Stability
 Proof Loading
 Stiffness

Abutment  Plan Dimensions 1 per Abutment site

Protection  Stone Dimensions 1 per Load

Parapet Panels  Dimensions Each

 Line/Level Every 5 m

Reinforced Earth  Panel Dimensions/Finish Each

BACKFILL:
 PSD 1 per Abutment
 Resistivity 1 per Abutment
 pH 1 per Abutment
 Dissolved Salts 1 per Abutment
 Panel Line/Level/Plumb Every 5 m
POLYMERIC REINFORCING STRIPS: Refer Specification 802
(Under job specific environmental
conditions)
 Loading 1 per Bridge
 Exposure to Water 1 per Bridge
 Site Damage 1 per Bridge
 UV Exposure 1 per Bridge
 Temperature 1 per Bridge

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Wall (including  Cross Section and Height 1 cross section per 25 m

footing)
 Position and Line Every 50 m

Fencing  Position and Line Every 50 m

Fence Post/Pier  Verticality Each Post/Pier

Footings  Footing Dimensions Each Post/Pier

Limestone  Refer Clause 903.22 of Specification 1 per 200 blocks

Blocks 903

Anti-Graffiti  Dry Film Thickness (ASTM D 6132) 1 per every m2 for each surface
Coating Systems panel painted
/ Paintwork  Dry Film Thickness (AS/NZS 1580) 1 per surface less than 1 m2
 Adhesion 1 per every 25 m2 for each
coating system layer
2.6 ELECTRICAL
Light Pole  Concrete Footings (AS 1012 part 3, 3 specimens per 25 m3 or part
Foundations 8, 9) thereof
 Footing Dimensions Each installation

Steel Light Poles  Welding (AS 1554) Each assembly

and Arms  Galvanising (AS 1650) Each assembly
 Fabrication (including lap joint) Each assembly
 Slip Base Torquing Each assembly

Pole Installation  Grouting Each installation

 Slip Base Retorquing Each installation
 Pole Position and Plumb Each installation
 Luminaire Focusing Each installation

Electric Cabling  Insulation Each circuit

 Earth Resistance Each installation

Luminaire  Focusing Each installation

Installation
Mast Installation  Pole Position and Plumb Each installation
 Orientation Each installation

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ANNEXURE 201B
IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

In accordance with the requirements of the Contract for product identification and
traceability, Traceability shall apply to:

1 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE The trace shall start at the batching plant

at the start of manufacture.
2 CONCRETE – GENERAL WORKS The trace shall start at the batching plant
at the start of manufacture.
3 WELDING FOR FABRICATION OF The trace shall start at the point of
STEEL BEAMS manufacture.
4 PRESTRESSING CABLES The trace shall start at the point of
manufacture
5 BRIDGE BEARINGS The trace shall start at the point of
manufacture
6 ASPHALT/BITUMEN The trace shall start at the
asphalt/bitumen supplier
7 PAINTS (INCLUDING ANTI- The trace shall start at the point of
GRAFFITI COATINGS) manufacture
8 CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED The trace shall start at the point of
PAVEMENT MATERIALS manufacture
9 GUIDEPOSTS The trace shall start at the point of
manufacture

1. The boundaries of each Lot of asphalt placed shall be recorded using Main
Roads chainages and SLK’s.
2. The location of asphalt represented by each grading and Marshall property
test result shall be recorded in terms of these identified Lots.

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ANNEXURE 201C
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF PROCESSES

1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the requirements of the Contract for control of production and service
provision, the Contractor shall develop detailed process descriptions/procedures for the
following processes.

1.1 ROADWORKS
a) Clearing, Topsoil Removal and Respreading
b) Embankment Foundation Compaction
c) Earthworks and Excavation (Including Rock)
d) Pits and Quarries, Clearing, Topsoil Removal, Overburden Removal
e) Embankment Construction including Selected Fill
f) Subgrade Preparation
g) Sub-base Construction
h) Basecourse Construction
i) Cement Stabilisation of Basecourse
j) Road Safety Barrier Systems

1.2 DRAINAGE
a) Culvert Installation
b) Backfill to Conduits, Pipes, Box Culverts and Grids
c) Culvert Base Slabs and End Treatment Construction

1.3 MISCELLANEOUS ROADWORKS

a) Fencing

1.4 BRIDGEWORKS
a) Fabrication and Erection of Steel Beams
b) Manufacture of Precast Prestressed Concrete Beams
c) Concrete Manufacture, Transport, Placing and Curing
d) Bridge Foundation Compaction
e) Mechanically Stabilised Earth Abutments
f) Falsework Construction
g) Formwork Construction
h) Reinforcement Installation

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i) Supply, Fabrication and Surface Treatment of Bridge Balustrades and

Traffic Barriers for Structures
j) Surface Finishes to Concrete
k) Prestressing Cables: Installation, Stressing and Grouting
l) Protective Treatment for Steel Surfaces
m) Manufacture and Installation of Bearings
n) Installation of Shear Keys
o) Installation of Expansion Joints
p) Pile Driving
q) Abutment Protection
r) Limestone Retaining Walls

1.5 ELECTRICAL
a) Lighting Pole Manufacturing, Base and Pole Installation
b) Conduits and Cable Pit and Electrical Cabling Installation
c) Telephone Foundation Installation

1.6 CRUSHED ROCK PRODUCTS

a) Source Rock Production
b) Crushed Products - Production and Stockpiling
c) Preparation of Conforming Products Stockpile

1.7 BITUMINOUS SURFACING

a) Preparation of Surface
b) Prime, Primerseal and Seal
c) Rubberised Seal
d) Asphalt Production and Laying - to demonstrate that manufacturing
processes are under control, the Contractor will need to address the
following aspects with appropriate documentation or procedures.

1.7.1 Aggregate Control

a) Supplier to have quality system to AS/NZS ISO 9001.
b) Contractor to audit suppliers’ Quality System and product.
c) Incoming inspection to include examination of documentation
demonstrating required level of NATA endorsed testing carried out by
supplier. These records are to be available to the Superintendent.

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d) Product identification and traceability to be maintained.

e) Action plans to correct non-conformances to be documented.
f) Storage and stockpiling at asphalt plant should allow for:
(i) all incoming material to be separately stockpiled until
conformance is verified;
(ii) separate storage for each size and type, with appropriate
identification;
(iii) preparation and maintenance of stockpile floor (e.g. concrete);
(iv) measures to prevent contamination;
(v) accountability and traceability for product movement;
(vi) action plan to correct non-conformances; and
(vii) non-conformance limits to be established for properties not given
limits in Specification (e.g. PSD).

1.7.2 Bitumen Control

a) Incoming inspection to include:
(i) examination of appropriate documentation given producer
certification; and
(ii) checking of load and bitumen temperature on delivery.
b) Separate identified storage for each class of bitumen.
c) Continuous recording of temperature in the ring (production) line.

1.7.3 Control of Hydrated Lime and Other Materials

a) Inspection of documentation demonstrating conformance certification
from supplier.
b) Appropriate separate and dry storage for hydrated lime and any other
filler.

1.7.4 Asphalt Production by Continuous Plants

The process control procedures shall address the following:

a) Aggregate Cold Feed (including Filler)
(i) documentation of proportions of and PSD limits for each
component required
(ii) calibration of the feed system of each component over the full
range of material feed rates
(iii) regular monitoring of moisture content determinations on feed
aggregate with action plan for adjustment of feed rate
(iv) visual inspection of feeds (4/day)
b) Bitumen Feed
(i) calibration of bitumen feed over full range of feed rates and
temperatures

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(ii) regular documented checks on bitumen feed rate at operating

temperature (1/week)
(iii) establishment of conformance limits for feed rates
(iv) establishment of action plans in event of non-conformance
c) Mixing
(i) continuous recording of mix discharge temperature
(ii) regular testing of particle (AS/NZS 2891.11)
(iii) regular testing of moisture content (AS/NZS 2891.10 - weekly)
(iv) establishment of action plan in event of non-conformance
d) Storage and Delivery
(i) duration of storage at plant to be recorded
(ii) delivery truck cleanliness to be checked
(iii) check that mix is covered during delivery
(iv) temperature on delivery to be tested in accordance with testing
schedule (attached)
e) Final Inspection and Testing
Conformance testing shall be carried out in accordance with the testing
schedule for each Lot. A Lot is defined as one day's production of a
specified mix type or less if changes are made which result in the
creation of a new Lot. All test reports shall be NATA endorsed and
reported to the Superintendent as a conformance record. When a
non-conformance is detected its disposition shall be in accordance
with documented procedures.

1.7.5 Asphalt Production by Batch Plants

a) Aggregate Cold Feed
As for continuous plants (4(i)).
b) Screening and Storage in Hot Bins
(i) description of bin and screen monitoring process;
(ii) action plan for correcting problems.
NB: A description of current practice should be sufficient.
c) Proportioning
(i) documentation of proportions of each hot bin component
required and PSD limits for each component;
(ii) calibration of aggregate weigh bin over full range;
(iii) regular documented checking of weighing;
(iv) recording of mass of each component for each batch mixed;
(v) calibration of bitumen weigh bucket or metering device over full
range;
(vi) regular documented checking of bitumen weighing;
(vii) recording of mass of bitumen in each batch;
(viii) recording of the discharge temperature of each batch;
(ix) regular testing of particle coating (AS/NZS 2891.11 weekly);
(x) regular testing of moisture content (AS/NZS 2891.10 weekly);
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(xi) establishment of conformance limits and non-conformance action

plans.
d) Storage and Delivery
As for continuous plants (4(iv)).
e) Final Inspection and Testing
As for continuous plants (4(v)).

1.7.6 Asphalt Placing and Compaction

The installation phase of the Contract will be described by a documented

process description which will need to cover the following aspects where
relevant:
a) Identification of Lots for placing and traceability of material
b) Traffic control measures
c) Transport of asphalt from plant to site
d) Preparation of surface
e) Application of tack coat
f) Placing of material, including joints
g) Compaction
h) Inspection and testing covering insitu density and geometric
requirements
i) Protection of work

1.8 PAVEMENT MARKING

a) Road Surface Preparation
b) Road Marking Paint Application
c) Glass Bead Application
d) Retroflective Raised Pavement Markers

2.0 DOCUMENTED PROCESS DESCRIPTIONS

The process descriptions shall address, but not be limited to, the following:
a) the sequence of operations;
b) the types of equipment required, its maintenance, calibration etc;
c) any special working environment aspects;
d) competency and skills of personnel;
e) the work methods;
f) materials to be used;

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g) division of work into Lots;

h) characteristics, tolerances and workmanship standards to be met;
i) inspection, test and control points;
j) how the process will be monitored to ensure its continuing suitability;
and
k) records to be maintained.

Prescribed customer requirements shall also be explicitly addressed.

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ANNEXURE 201D
VALIDATION OF PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION AND SERVICE PROVISION

1. SPECIAL PROCESS PROCEDURES

1.1 In accordance with the requirements of the Contract for validation of

processes for production and service provision, Procedures shall be prepared for
the following processes:

1.1.1 SURVEYING
a) Compliance with the criteria detailed in Specification SERIES 100 -
SURVEY INFORMATION.
b) Monitoring, verification and validation of ALL survey activities
undertaken to meet the requirements of the Contract.
c) Survey records of observations and calculation undertaken for
verification of Lot conformance.
d) Survey equipment.

1.1.2 PRESTRESSING

1.1.3 GALVANISING

1.1.4 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

1.1.5 WELDING

1.1.6 STEEL FABRICATION

1.1.7 PAINTING

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ANNEXURE 201E

REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED CRITICAL SUBCONTRACTS

ANNEXURE 201 E(1)

Subcontractors for the following critical processes must have Third Party Certification of
their Quality Management System to AS/NZS ISO 9001 for the manufacture and
supply of :

 Aggregate

 Bitumen stabilised limestone

 Bitumen products

 Concrete

 Drainage structures (including manholes and gullies)

 Limestone (Sub base) and Limestone Blocks

 Crushed Rock Base

 Signs

 Steel fabrication

 Steel reinforcing

 Structural Components for Bridges including, but not limited to, beams, bearings,
expansion joints and piles

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REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED CRITICAL SUBCONTRACTS

ANNEXURE 201 E(2)

Subcontractors for the following critical processes must have Third Party Certification of
their Quality Management System to AS/NZS ISO 9001 for the manufacture, supply
and/or installation/placement of:

 Asphalt

 Cement stabilisation of pavements/Lime stabilisation of Pavements /Bitumen

stabilisation of pavements

 Culverts - pipe and box type, end treatments

 Electrical Installation (including lighting, traffic signals & ITS installations)

 Pavement marking

 Prestressing / post tensioning

 Prime, Primer Seal, Seal, Reseal and Enrichment

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SPECIFICATION 201 GUIDANCE NOTES

DELETE THESE GUIDANCE NOTES FROM FINAL DOCUMENT AFTER USING FOR
REFERENCE

All edits to downloaded TDP documents shall be tracked (most word processing
software allows this to be done automatically). Deletions shall be struck through e.g.
example. Insertions shall be in italics e.g. example. If all information relating to a clause
is deleted then the clause number should be retained and the words "NOT USED"
should be inserted.

The proposed documents with tracked changes shall be submitted to the Project
Manager for review, prior to printing the final batch of documents. When this final
printing is carried out, the tracked changes option is to be turned off.

The Custodian of this specification is the Manager Project Services.

1. ANNEXURE 201A TESTING

The list of minimum testing frequencies shown in Clause 2 must be appropriately

amended to suit the requirements of the Contract.

2. ANNEXURE 201B IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

The list of elements must be appropriately amended to suit the requirements of the
particular works.

3. ANNEXURE 201C MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF

PROCESSES

The list of processes must be amended to suit the requirements of the particular works.

4. ANNEXURE 201D VALIDATION OF PROCESSES FOR PRODUCTION

AND SERVICE PROVISION

The list of elements must be appropriately amended to suit the requirements of the
particular works.

5. ANNEXURE 201E REQUIREMENT FOR SELECTED CRITICAL

SUBCONTRACTS

The list of elements must be appropriately amended to suit the requirements of the
particular works.

6. AS CONSTRUCTED INFORMATION

If as constructed information other than that detailed at Clause 201.13 (“Control of

Records”) is required then that additional information will need to be added to the
CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Section of the Specification.

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CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO ADD OR DELETE

The following clauses are to be placed under the CONTRACT SPECIFIC

REQUIREMENTS as required.

NONE AT THIS TIME.

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SPECIFICATION AMENDMENT CHECKLIST

Specification: 201 – QUALITY SYSTEMS Revision No: ______
Project Manager: Name: _______________Signature: _____________Date:________

Checked By: Name: _______________Signature: _______________Date:________

Contract No: _______Contract Description: __________________________________

ITEM DESCRIPTION SIGN

OFF
Note: All changes/amendments must be shown in Tracked Change mode until
approved.
1. Project Manager has reviewed Specification and identified
Additions and Amendments.
2. CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS addressed? –
Contract specific materials/products/clauses added? (Refer
Specification Guidance Notes for guidance).
3. Any unlisted Materials/Products proposed and approved by the
Project Manager? – if “Yes” provide details at 15.
4. Standard Clauses amended? – MUST SEEK approval from
Manager Contracts.
5. Clause deletions shown as ‘NOT USED’.
6. Appropriate INSPECTION & TESTING parameters included in
Spec 201 (Test Methods, Minimum Testing Frequencies
verified).
7. ANNEXURES completed (Refer Specification Guidance Notes).
8. HANDOVER and AS CONSTRUCTED requirements addressed.
9. Main Roads QS has approved changes to SMM.
10. Project Manager certifies completed Specification reflects intent
of the design.
11. Completed Specification – independent verification arranged by
Project Manager
12. Project Manager’s review completed.
13. SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE NOTES deleted.
14. TABLE OF CONTENTS updated.
15. FOOTER updated with Document No., Contract No. and
Contract Name.
16. Supporting information prepared and submitted to Project
Manager.
Further action necessary:

Signed: (Project Manager) Date: _______________

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