SITE PREPARATION, GRADING & FENCING

STANDARD SPECIFICATION
CIVIL ENGINEERING

DOCUMENT NO.
TJE-C-SP-001

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TABLE OF CONTENT
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SCOPE

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GROUND PREPARATION

DRAINAGE

ACCESS ROADS

FENCING

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1. SCOPE
This Specification, together with the referenced standards, covers the
requirements for production facility site preparation, grading and fencing in all
COMPANY concession areas. This Specification will apply to site clearance,
grubbing, excavation, filling, fencing and associated earthworks required forming
a sound foundation for process plant facilities.
2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The following standards (latest edition) shall form a part of this specification:
ASTM D-698

Tests for Moisture Density Relations of Soils.

ASTM D-1557

Tests for Moisture Density Relations of Soils (may be applied

instead of D-698 in the text).

ASTM D-2049

Relative Density of Cohensionless Soils.

ASTM D-2167

Tests for density of soil In-place by the Rubber Balloon Method.

ASTM D-2487

Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes.

ASTM D-2922

Test for Density of Soil and Soil Aggregate In-place by Nuclear

Methods (Shallow Depth).

ASTM D-422

Particle Size Analysis of Soils.

ASTM D-424

Test for Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index for Soils.

Company Specification
TJE-C-SP-002

Design and Construction of Plants Road

TJE-C-SP-011

Landscaping

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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1. It is contractor direct responsibility to COMPANY to ensure that whoever
performs the work follows all the provisions set out herein. In the event
that any of these provisions are impractical, it is CONTRACTOR's
responsibility to immediately bring this to COMPANY's notice, in which
case, CONTRACTOR should not proceed in the immediate area concerned
without receiving instructions from the COMPANY.
3.2. Meeting

of

all

standards

specified

herein

shall

be

verified

at

CONTRACTOR's expense by written documentation from an independent

third party authority previously approved by COMPANY.
4. GROUND PREPARATION
5.1. Swamp and Tidal Areas
4.1.1. The Site
The site is defined as the area shown on the drawings pertinent to
the project and included in the bid documents shall be prepared,
set out and staked to COMPANY approval, plus a perimeter strip 6
meters wide surrounding this area.
4.1.2. Clearing
The site shall be cleared by cutting the fronds off at ground level
over the site and removing them from the area. Other areas
designated, as swamp shall have the vegetation cut to within 500
mm of ground level over the site and removed. No disturbance of
the topsoil shall be permitted within the site area and up to 6
meters outside, either by use as a construction road or any other
means.
4.1.3. Drain and Bund
A drainage ditch shall be excavated around the site. The selected
excavated material shall be used to construct a bund around the
staked area. The bund shall be built up in compacted layers, the
first layer approximately 300 mm above the water line and the
subsequent layers not exceeding 200 mm maximum thickness for
each lift to form a nearly water tight retaining wall.
Minimum width at the top shall be 1 meter and maximum side
slopes shall not be steeper than 3:1.

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4.1.4. Excess Materials

Excess materials shall be removed from the site, and disposed of
by the CONTRACTOR at a site approved by the COMPANY.
4.1.5. Fill Material
Fill material shall contain nil percent smaller than No. 100 mesh
sieve size. The purpose of using granular fill is to allow easy water
drainage from the area and limit overall ground loading in the
subsoil. More granular materials up to a maximum size of 50 mm
may also be used. Material excavated from the site shall not be
used as fill material.
4.1.6. Filling
The construction access to the area to be filled shall be prepared by
filling with a front-end loader of low ground pressure
characteristics, at most 55 kPa (0.56 kg/cm2, 8 psi). The area inside
the bund shall then be uniformly covered with 800 mm of fill by the
same method causing minimum disturbance to the topsoil.
Compaction of this first layer should be limited to that obtained by
running a tracked vehicle over the whole area.
Care shall be taken to ensure that the lower layers of fill are placed
and compacted using only that amount of comp active effort
necessary to create a bridge over the weaker soils. As the fill height
is increased, the comp active effort may be increased to attain the
desired density in the upper layers of fill.
Subsequent fill should be applied in layers of 200 mm and
compacted using a rubber tired vehicle, such as a loader. Over 1.0
m depth, compaction will be obtained by uniformly running the
rubber tired vehicle over the whole area until a compaction is
obtained of 95% of maximum dry density. Determined by the
standard Proctor Compaction test described by ASTM D-698, or a
minimum of at least 70% relative density as determined by ASTM
D-2049. The latter method is more suitable for materials containing
minimum fines. Maximum dry density of clays should be
determined by the Proctor test.
5.2. Jungle Covered High Ground Areas
5.2.1. Clearing
Clearing shall consist of the trimming, and cutting of trees into
sections, and the satisfactory disposal of the trees and other
vegetation designed for removal, including down timber, snags,

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brush, and rubbish occurring within the limits of clearing and

grubbing, as indicated on the Project Drawings. Trees, stumps,
roots, brush, and other vegetation in areas to be cleared shall be
cut-off flush with or below the original ground surface. Clearing
shall also include the removal and disposal of structures that
obtrude, encroach upon, or otherwise obstruct the work.
5.2.2. Grubbing
Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of stumps, roots
larger than 3 inches in diameter, and matted roots from the
designated grubbing areas. This material, logs and other organic or
metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes. Shall be
excavated and removed to a depth of not less than 18 inches
below the original surface level of the ground within the limits to be
cleared and grubbed, as indicated on the Project Drawings.
Depressions made by grubbing shall be filled with suitable on site
material and compacted to an equivalent density similar to existing
sub grade. All depressions shall be back filled approximately to the
original grade.
The disposal of all cleared and grubbed material shall be to a
location approved by COMPANY.
5.2.3. Excavation
CONTRACTOR must make acknowledgement, acceptance and due
consideration of the soil conditions of the site.
All excavation work shall be carried out in conformity with the line,
grades, sections, and dimensions shown on the drawings.
All suitable material removed by excavating shall be used as far, as
is practicable in the formation of road embankments, dikes, backfill,
bunds, shoulders, etc. Unsuitable material, which may include sub
grade soil, shall be disposed of at location approved by COMPANY.
In areas of poor soil, it may be required that additional muck and
overburden be removed to ensure proper stability before any fill is
placed. Fill shall not be placed in any area where it is deemed that
the final stability of the earth fill will be impaired.
Slopes of all excavations shall be cut true and straight and all loose
stones in the slopes shall be removed. In no case shall a slope be
steeper than 1:3 unless specifically shown otherwise on the
Drawings.

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5.2.4. Preparation for Filling

Filled areas shall be compacted according to Section 4.2.7. If fill
material is clayey, the site shall first be scarified to a depth of 150
mm. After compaction, the site shall be proof rolled with two
passes of a rubber tired roller having a minimum contact pressure
of 200 kPa (2.1 kg/cm2, 30 psi). The roller should travel between 3
km/hr and 9 km/hr (2 mph to 6 mph). All areas that rut or do not
compact during proof rolling shall be stabilized by additional
compaction or by removal of unsuitable material and replaced with
properly compacted backfill.
5.2.5. Fill Material
Fill material to raise the finished grade level shall be suitable
excavated material or granular with a maximum dimension of stone
or rock fragments of 50 mm and nil percent smaller than No. 100
mesh sieve size.
5.2.6. Placing of Fill Material
The placing of fill may be commenced only after the area to be
filled has been inspected and approved by COMPANY.
All fill shall be compacted properly in separate layers not exceeding
200 mm in thickness and compacted with equipment travelling in a
uniform manner across the entire area of the fill. Each layer shall
meet the compaction requirements before the next layer is placed.
See Section 4.2.7 for compaction of the fill.
For the stability of all fill embankments the maximum side slopes
shall not be steeper than 3 : 1, and if required shall be protected
against erosion by using ground cover vegetation as stipulated in
specification TJE-C-SP-011.
Where underground piping has to be embedded in fill, this fill shall
be placed first and compacted to a height of 300 mm above the top
of the pipes, following which, all pipes shall be laid in excavated
trenches, and backfilled again.
All piping shall be completely surrounded by a 150 mm minimum
cover of sand prior to backfilling with any other specified type of fill.
5.2.7. Compaction
Before starting the formation of filling, the CONTRACTOR shall
conduct trials for compaction, using suitable fill material and the
same equipment proposed for the main work.
To determine the optimum moisture content and the relationship
between the number of passes of compacting equipment and
density obtained for the soil types under the trial. COMPANY shall
approve the trial results.

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All areas of the site shall satisfy the compaction requirements set
out below. If additional compaction is required on original grade, or
in areas of excavation, then these areas shall be compacted and
filled with granular material.
Sandy clay and cohesive soils as defined herein shall be placed and
compacted to at least 95 percent of the Standard Proctor maximum
density determined in accordance with method A of ASTM D-698.
Granular soils shall be compacted to an in-situ density of at least 70
percent relative density, as defined in ASTM D-2049. At least one
density test shall be made for every 500 cubic meters (or part
thereof) of each classification of compacted fill deposited.
Controlled placement of soils containing less than 15 percent fines
in normally better accomplished using the relative density method.
Maximum dry density of clays should be determined by the
Standard Proctor test. A minimum of one grain size analysis shall
be performed for each significant change in material being used.
Care shall be taken to ensure that the lower layers of fill are placed
and compacted using only that amount of comp active effort
necessary to create a bridge over the weaker soils. As the fill height
is increased, the comp active effort may be increased to attain the
desired density in the upper layers of fill.
5.2.8. Tank Farms Dikes
Tank farm's dikes shall be constructed as per item 4.2, and in
conformity with the lines, grade, and sections indicated on the
project drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the minimum width
at the top of dikes shall be 1.2 meters with a slope not steeper than
3:1, and protected from erosion using ground cover vegetation as
per TJE-C-SP-011 (Landscaping).

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5. DRAINAGE
5.1.

The project site shall be rough graded to the elevations indicated on the
Project Drawings after clearing; grubbing and filling operations are
completed. The whole site shall be maintained in such a manor that it will
properly drain at all times, including construction of all necessary
temporary outlet ditches, dams, or diversion channels.

5.2.

Ditches shall be cut to the lines, grades and sections indicated on the
Project Drawingsto provide for proper drainage of the site.

5.3.

All drain culverts and conduits indicated on the Project Drawings shall be
installed, bedded and backfilled. Normally culverts are constructed before
the foundation of the embankment. Bedding shall conform to the
requirements given below for Class A, B, C or D bedding as indicated on
the Project Drawings. If bedding class is not shown, use Class C bedding.
5.3.1. For Class A bedding, the lower part of the pipe exterior shall be
bedded in a continuous cradle of 2,000 psi or 140 kg/cm2 concrete.
Having a minimum thickness under the pipe of one-forth the
nominal inside diameter and extending up the sides of the pipe for
a height equal to one-forth of the inside diameter. The cradle shall
have a width at least equal to outside diameter of the barrel of the
pipe plus 200 mm and shall be constructed monolithically without
horizontal construction joints.
5.3.2. For Class B bedding, the pipe shall be carefully placed on a
minimum 100 mm thickness of the granular material, over an earth
foundation shaped to conform to the lower part of the pipe exterior
for a width of at least 60 percent of its external diameter.
Compatible soil materials shall be placed and compacted in 150
mm layers to fill completely all places under and adjacent to the
pipe for a distance of at least 300 mm above the top of the pipe.
5.3.3. For Class C bedding, the pipe shall be bedded with "ordinary" care
in an earth foundation shaped to fit the lower part of the pipe
exterior for a width of at least one-half its external diameter.
Granular material shall be placed and tamped to the level of the top

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of the pipe, so that all spaces under and adjacent to the pipe are
filled and compacted.
5.3.4. For Class D bedding, no special care is required in shaping the bed
or backfilling, except the fill shall be in contact with the pipe at all
points.
5.4.

Culvert material, length and invert elevations shall be as indicated on the

Project Drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the culvert material will be
16 gage corrugated metal pipe fully coated outside and inside with asphalt
coatings and have a minimum diameter of 60 cm.

5.5.

Concrete work related to drainage system other than special bedding

requirement for culverts is included under specification TJE-C-SP-014.

5.6.

After major construction work is completed for the Project, final grading
will be required to insure that grades are in agreement with the Project
Drawings. Surface irregularities resulting from construction activities shall
be repaired, fill added, and ditches dressed as required, insuring proper
drainage of the site.

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6. ACCESS ROAD
When the installation work at the facility is complete, CONTRACTOR shall
provide for leveling, cleaning and recompacting the access roads inside and
outside the facility. Pavement for roads, if required, is included under
specification TJE-C-SP-002.

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7. FENCING
7.1.

Material
7.1.1. Fencing shall be 7'0" overall height, with three (3) strands of barbed
wire facing to the outside.
7.1.2. Fabric shall be 72" chain link steel wire galvanized by the hot-dip
process after weaving. Weight of galvanizing shall be 1.2 oz. of zinc
per square foot of area in accordance with ASTM A-392, Class 1
Wire for fabric shall be No. 9 gage woven in a 2" mesh. Top and
bottom salvages shall have a twisted and barbed finishing.
7.1.3. Line posts shall be galvanized 2_" O.D. standard weight pipe
(schedule 40). Line posts shall be spaced not more than 10'-0" apart
in the line of the fence.
7.1.4. End, corner, angle, and pull posts shall be 2_" O.D. standard weight
galvanized tubular pipe (schedule 40).
7.1.5. Swing gateposts shall be galvanized standard weight pipe. Size to
vary as follow:
Gate Leaf Width

Post Size

Up to and including 4'

2 3/8" OD

Over 4' to 10'

2 7/8" OD

Over 10' to 18'

4" OD

7.1.6. Slide gateposts shall be minimum 4" O.D. standard weight tubular
pipe. Single or double post construction shall be used depending on
overhead clearance and opening size. Larger posts shall be used
where required by pressure loading.
7.1.7. Setting of posts shall be in concrete, finished above grade,
crowned at top to shed water. Hole sizes to vary with the post
type.
Line Post

10" diameter

3' deep

Terminal Post

12" diameter

3' deep

Gate Post

24" diameter

4' deep

7.1.8. Holes shall be deeper than post to provide a minimum 3" depth of
concrete below the post.

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7.1.9. Extension arms shall be of pressed steel, hot-dip galvanized. End

and corner posts, shall be set with heavy malleable iron or pressed
steel arms. Each arm shall carry three (3) barbed wires securely
fastened. Topmost barbed wire shall be 12" above the fabric and
12" in from the fence line.
7.1.10. Top rail shall be hot-dip galvanized; 1_" O.D. standard weight tubular
steel pipe.
7.1.11. Expansion rail couplings shall be provided when required. The top
rail shall pass through the extension arm base and shall form a
continuous brace from end to end of each stretch of fence. The top
rail shall be securely fastened to end, gate, and corner posts by
suitable galvanized connections.
7.1.12. Braces shall be hot-dip galvanized. Horizontal braces shall be
furnished for end, gate and corner posts. The brace material shall
be the same as the top rail.
7.1.13. Braces shall be spaced midway between the top rail and the
ground and shall extend to the first line post.
7.1.14. Braces shall be securely fastened to the posts by galvanized
pressed steel connections, then trussed from the line post back to
the end, gate or corner posts with _" diameter galvanized rods with
turnbuckles.
7.1.15. Fittings shall be hot-dip galvanized. All fittings shall be malleable
cast iron or pressed steel.
7.1.16. Barbed wire shall be three (3) lines of 4 point pattern each
composed of two (2) strands of No. 12 gage wire, galvanized
after weaving. Wire shall meet requirements of ASTM A-121, Class
III.
7.1.17. Gates shall have frames fabricated from pipe of adequate size and
thickness properly braced and trussed to prevent excessive sag for
the opening sizes indicated. Slide gates, if required, shall be
furnished with heavy duty rollers. Double swing gates shall have a
ground latch to prevent wind from springing the standard latch.

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Standard latches capable of locking shall be furnished for all gates.

7.2.

Installation
7.2.1. Finished fences shall be in proper alignment, with posts plumb and
all wire work properly tensioned. Care shall be exercised to equalize
the tension on each side of the posts. All corner, end, and
gateposts shall be diagonally braced in an approved manner.
7.2.2. Posts shall be checked before the concrete is set to insure the
alignment has been maintained. Bracing for all ends, corner and
gateposts shall be secured in place before posts are subjected to
strain.
7.2.3. Stretches of fence more than 10.0 ft. in length shall have a pull post
with braces midway between the stretch provided.
7.2.4. All changes in direction of 30 and over shall be considered as a
corner.
7.2.5. Pull post shall be used where there is an abrupt change in the
grade.
7.2.6. Two truss rods shall be used at each braced section, one from the
top brace to the brace at the fabric mid-point and one from the midpoint brace to the ground at the terminal post.
7.2.7. Electrical grounding of fences, where required, will be by others.

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