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What must be tested on the supply of the first 100 cum of ballast?
One test for Abrasion Value, Impact Value, and Water Absorption should be conducted for every _____ cum of ballast.
2000
What dimensions should the wooden box used for sample collection have?
0.3m x 0.3m x 0.3m
Subsequent tests for size gradation in ballast supply are only conducted if the supply is in stacks of more than 100 cum.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Retention on the 40mm square mesh sieve must be at least 40% for the ballast to be accepted.
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What percentage reduction in contracted rates applies if retention on the 40mm square mesh sieve is between 60% and 65%?
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What is the maximum allowable retention on the 40mm square mesh sieve before the ballast is rejected?
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The ballast is considered undersize if the retention on a 20mm square mesh sieve is less than _____ for machine crushed ballast.
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Match the retention limits with their corresponding actions:
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Study Notes
Ballast Quality Control
- The Railway reserves the right to terminate the contract if the ballast supply fails to meet the specified quality standards.
- The Railway will conduct tests such as size gradation, abrasion value, impact value, and water absorption on the first 100 cubic meters of ballast supplied.
- Subsequent testing frequency for ballast supplied in stacks:
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Size and Gradation Tests:
- One test for each stack for a stack volume of less than 100 cubic meters
- One test for each stack for a stack volume of more than 100 cubic meters
- One test for each wagon regardless of the stack size
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Abrasion Value, Impact Value, and Water Absorption Tests:
- One test for every 2000 cubic meters
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Size and Gradation Tests:
- Samples for testing should be collected using a wooden box with internal dimensions of 0.3m x 0.3m x 0.3m.
- In case of any test results not meeting the specifications, further supplies will be suspended until corrective action is taken.
Ballast Size Specifications
- Ballast retained on a 40mm square mesh sieve (machine-crushed ballast only) exceeding 60% will result in reduced payment:
- 5% reduction for retention between 60% and 65%
- 10% reduction for retention between 65% and 70%
- Ballast with more than 70% retention on the 40mm square mesh sieve will be rejected.
- Hand-broken ballast is exempt from the 40mm sieve analysis, but it must be well-graded between 65mm and 20mm.
- Ballast is considered undersize and will be rejected if:
- Retention on the 40mm square mesh sieve is less than 40%.
- Retention on the 20mm square mesh sieve is less than 98% (for machine-crushed) or 95% (for hand-broken).
Sieve Analysis Procedures
- The sieve analysis procedures are outlined:
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Sieve Sizes:
- Nominal sizes are used, with acceptable tolerances for the holes:
- 65mm Square Mesh Sieve: Plus Minus 1.5mm
- 40mm Square Mesh Sieve: Plus Minus 1.5mm
- 20mm Square Mesh Sieve: Plus Minus 1.0mm
- Nominal sizes are used, with acceptable tolerances for the holes:
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Sieve Screen:
- Square mesh screen is required with minimum dimensions of 100cm length, 70cm breadth, and 10cm height.
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Sieving Procedure:
- The screen should be held horizontally and shaken vigorously.
- Ballast pieces retained on the screen can be turned by hand to check if they pass through but should not be pushed.
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Percentage Determination:
- The percentage of ballast passing or retained on the sieve is determined by weight.
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Sieve Sizes:
Impact Test Procedure
- A test sample of ballast (approx. 5kg) of size 10 mm to 12.5 mm is required for the impact test.
- The ballast used for the impact test should be randomly selected to avoid bias.
- Alternatively, ballast in the required size range can be manufactured for the test.
Water Absorption Limits
- The Chief Track Engineer (CTE) or Construction Area Officer (CAO) can relax water absorption limits for specific areas.
- Regardless of relaxation, the maximum allowable water absorption is 2.5%.
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This quiz covers the essential quality control measures for ballast supply in railway projects. It includes testing specifications, acceptable limits, and procedures for handling non-compliant material. Prepare to evaluate your understanding of the quality standards required in railway construction.
