EuropeAid/139134/IH/SER/ET: Technical Cooperation to Support the Road Sector Volume 4B: Contract Administration Guidelines

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The European Union’s Support to the Road Sector Development Program

Technical Cooperation to Support the

Road Sector Development Programme
for Ethiopia.

Manuals and Guidelines

Volume 9A
Toolkit (Design) for the Regional Roads Authorities

September 2020

This project is funded by The Federal Democratic A project implemented by NTU

The European Union Republic of Ethiopia International A/S led Consortium
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DISCLAIMER

The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the NTU International A/S led Consortium
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Information about the project

Project Contract Name: EuropeAid/139134/IH/SER/ET

Technical Cooperation to Support the Road Sector Development Program,
Ethiopia

Contract number: FED/2018/399-975

Country: Ethiopia

Contractor: NTU International A/S

Address: Vestre Havnepromenade 5

DK-9000 Aalborg
Denmark

Telephone: +45 99 30 00 00
Fax: +45 99 30 00 01

Contact Persons: Florentina Gabriela Anton

E-mail: [email protected]

Date of Report: 30 September 2020

Author(s) of report: Dr. Frederick M. Were – Higenyi

(Team Leader / Senior Transport Planner & Engineer)

James Nyirongo
(Senior Road Maintenance Engineer)

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Project Contract Name: EuropeAid/139134/IH/SER/ET

Technical Cooperation to Support the Road Sector Development Program,

Ethiopia

Report type: Manual Adaptation

Country: Ethiopia

Date: 30 September 2020

Version: N° 01

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PREAMBLE

This Guideline has been prepared by the Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) for use by the Regional
Roads Authorities (RRAs) in Ethiopia. It is an adaptation from the existing ERA Manuals previously
prepared in August 2008 under a grant financed by the International Development Agency (IDA). The
adaptation of the Manual has been accomplished by NTU International A/S of Denmark under the
SPSP IV- Technical Cooperation Program (TCP) with funding from the European Union (EU).
The Manual is part of a series of other adapted manuals and guidelines that include:
Volume 1: Human Resource Manual & Guidelines
Volume 2: Planning and Procurement Manual & Guidelines
Volume 3: Standard Bid Documents
Volume 4: Contract Administration Manual & Guidelines
Volume 5: Service Contract Administration Manual
Volume 6: Claims and Dispute Resolution Manual & Guidelines
Volume 7: Environmental and Social Management Manual & Guidelines
Volume 8: Programme Performance Review Manual & Guidelines
Volume 9: Tool Kit (Design)
The review and adaptation of the Manuals and Guidelines entailed re-arranging the documents into
volumes; amalgamation of individual chapters into one document; text editing; re-arrangement of
chapters; and improving contents of some sections in line with the new institutional set-up and
structures of the RRAs.
The Manuals and Guidelines provide guidance in proper planning, procurement, administering
contracts, managing claims and resolving disputes as well as environmental and social safeguards in
executing road works. They are primarily aimed at Road Engineers, Planners, Procurement Officers
and Managers of the Regional Road Authorities in Ethiopia. They provide users with standard
reference material and a ready source of good practice in the efficient and timely delivery of road
projects. The Manuals and Guidelines are a property of the Regional Roads Authorities, but copying
and local distribution is not restricted.
In addition to the above Manuals and Guidelines, the RRAs will continue using the ERA manuals and
guidelines regarding Geometric Design, Bridge Design, Design of Low Volume Roads, Drainage
Design, Pavement Design and Technical Specifications for road works.
Further, some components of these Manuals and Guidelines will require periodic updating from time
to time arising from the dynamic technological developments and changes, therefore comments and
suggests on areas of improvements stemming from actual field experience and practice are welcome
and will be appreciated.
The Ethiopian Roads Authority acknowledges the financial assistance provided by European Union
and Consultancy services provided by NTU International A/S of Denmark in preparing the Manuals
and Guidelines.

Ethiopian Roads Authority

September 2020

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Table of Contents
1. DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST....................................................................................................... 6
1.1 PROJECT DETAILS ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 GEOMETRIC DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST .............................................................................. 6
1.3 DRAINAGE DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST ................................................................................. 9
1.4 SOIL AND MATERIAL INVESTIGATION CHECKLIST................................................................ 12
1.5 PAVEMENT THICKNESS DESIGN CHECKLIST ........................................................................ 13
1.6 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL INVESTIGATION CHECK LIST .................................................. 13

2. DETAILED DESIGN REPORT TEMPLATE .............................................................................. 14

2.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 14
2.1.1 Project Background ................................................................................................................. 14
2.1.2 Project Location ...................................................................................................................... 14
2.1.3 Objectives of the Consultancy services .................................................................................. 14
2.1.4 Key Project data ...................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 DESIGN STANDARDS ................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.2 Traffic Analysis ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.3 Design Standards.................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.4 Elements of Geometric Design ............................................................................................... 14
2.2.5 Pavement Design Standards .................................................................................................. 14
2.3 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY ........................................................................................................... 15
2.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.2 Summary of Surveying Work Procedure ................................................................................ 15
2.3.3 Establishment of Survey Control Points ................................................................................. 15
2.3.4 Detailed Topographical Survey ............................................................................................... 15
2.3.5 Data Processing ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 GEOMETRIC DESIGN ................................................................................................................. 15
2.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.4.2 Geometric Design Standards .................................................................................................. 15
2.4.3 Geometric Design Parameters ................................................................................................ 15
2.4.4 Details of the Final Geometric Design .................................................................................... 15
2.4.5 Departures from Standard ...................................................................................................... 15
2.5 SOIL AND MATERIAL INVESTIGATION ..................................................................................... 15
2.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.5.2 Topography, Climate and Geology of the Route .................................................................... 16
2.5.3 Field and Laboratory Investigations ........................................................................................ 16
2.5.4 General ................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.5 Subgrade Material Survey ...................................................................................................... 16
2.5.6 Construction Material Investigation ......................................................................................... 16
2.5.7 Laboratory Testing .................................................................................................................. 16
2.5.8 Foundation Investigation of Bridges........................................................................................ 16
2.6 PAVEMENT DESIGN ................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 16
2.6.2 Design Period.......................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.3 Traffic Survey and Analysis .................................................................................................... 16
2.6.4 Normal Traffic .......................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.5 Diverted Traffic ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.6.6 Generated Traffic .................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.7 Design Traffic .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.8 Alignment Subgrade CBR Determination ............................................................................... 17

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2.6.9 Pavement Thickness Design .................................................................................................. 17

2.7 DRAINAGE HYDROLOGICAL AND HYDRAULIC STUDIES ...................................................... 17
2.7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 17
2.7.2 Watershed Delineation and Characterization ......................................................................... 17
2.7.3 Map of the study watershed/s ................................................................................................. 17
2.7.4 Terrain and Topography ......................................................................................................... 17
2.7.5 Soil types and land use ........................................................................................................... 17
2.7.6 Climate .................................................................................................................................... 17
2.7.7 Hydrological studies ................................................................................................................ 17
2.7.8 Hydrological Design Criteria ................................................................................................... 17
2.7.9 Design Intensity Duration Frequency for the study watersheds ............................................. 17
2.7.10 Design Flood Estimation Methodology and Approach .......................................................... 17
2.7.11 Hydraulic analysis and design .............................................................................................. 18
2.7.12 Hydraulic design standards ................................................................................................... 18
2.7.13 Side Ditch Design.................................................................................................................. 18
2.7.14 Culvert Design....................................................................................................................... 18
2.7.15 Design of Small Bridge (Span <12m) ................................................................................... 18
2.8 STRUCTURAL DESIGN ............................................................................................................... 18
2.8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 18
2.8.2 Design Standards.................................................................................................................... 18
2.8.3 Pipe Culverts ........................................................................................................................... 18
2.8.4 Slab and Box Culverts ............................................................................................................ 18
2.8.5 Small Bridges (Span <12m) .................................................................................................... 18
2.9 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT .............................................................................. 18
2.9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 18
2.9.2 Objectives of the EIA study ..................................................................................................... 18
2.9.3 Description of the Proposed Project and Its Alternatives........................................................ 19
2.9.4 Basic Environmental Impact Assessment Study .................................................................... 19
2.9.5 Approach to the Study ............................................................................................................ 19
2.9.6 Policy, Legal and Administration Frame Work ........................................................................ 19
2.9.7 Positive Impacts of the Project................................................................................................ 19
2.9.8 Negative Impacts of the Project .............................................................................................. 19
2.9.9 Environmental management plan ........................................................................................... 19
2.9.10 Mitigation Measures .............................................................................................................. 19
2.9.11 Environmental Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 19

3. STANDARD TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS .................................................................................... 20

3.1 PROJECT DETAILS ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS FOR A RANGE OF TERRAIN CONDITIONS ............................. 20
3.3 FROM ERA- LOW VOLUME ROAD MANUAL (2011) ................................................................. 20
3.4 FROM ERA- GEOMETRIC DESIGN MANUAL (2013) ............................................................... 27

4. DESIGN DRAWINGS CHECKLIST .................................................................................................. 33

4.1 PROJECT DETAILS ..................................................................................................................... 33
4.2 TITLE BLOCK ............................................................................................................................... 33
4.3 CHECKING COMPLETENESS OF ALL DESIGN DRAWINGS ................................................... 34
4.4 CHECK COMPLETENESS OF GENERAL DRAWINGS ............................................................. 35
4.5 CHECK COMPLETENESS OF PLAN - PROFILE DRAWINGS .................................................. 36
4.6 CHECK COMPLETENESS OF CROSS SECTION DRAWINGS (ELECTRONIC COPY) .......... 37

5.STANDARD BILL OF QUANTITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WEREDA ROADS ..................... 38

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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

AADT Annual Average Daily Traffic
DC1 Design Class 1
DC2 Design Class 2
DC3 Design Class 3
DC4 Design Class 4
ERA Ethiopian Roads Authority
EU European Union
IDA International Development Agency
LVR Low Volume Road
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
PI Point of Intersection
RRA Regional Roads Authority
RSDP Road Sector Development Programme
SCS Soils Conservation Services (USA, TR 55)
TCP Technical Cooperation Program
VPI Vertical Point of Intersection

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1. DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

This design review checklist is to be used for reviewing design documents prepared by road
consultants with RRA on road projects which cover DC1, DC2, DC3 and DC4 which mainly fall under
the responsibility of the regions. The level of service for these roads is C and D and the AADT of
maximum 300. These roads are mainly classified as low volumes. This checklist is a tool to assist the
regional, zonal and Wereda engineers in verifying all work of the road consultants are produced with
due diligence, using acceptable standards, available resources and data, and reasonable decisions
by competent professionals. The design review checklist cannot replace the sound judgment and
experience of competent professionals.

1.1 PROJECT DETAILS

Region
Zone
Wereda
Year
Name of project
Road length (km)
Name of Design
Consultant

1.2 GEOMETRIC DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

What is the design class of the project road?

☐ DC1 ☐ DC2 ☐ DC3 ☐ DC4

Check the design traffic volume of the project road is complying with respective traffic volume of the
design classes under table 6 -1 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the surface type of the project road is complying with surface type of the design classes
under table 6 -1 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the carriageway width of the project road is complying with carriageway width of the design
classes under table 6- 1 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the design speed of the project road is complying with the design speed of the design classes
under table 6 - 1 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

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Check if the minimum horizontal curve radii used in the design is exceeding the minimum radii
values listed in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the maximum vertical gradient used in the design is not exceeding the maximum gradient
values listed in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the minimum vertical gradient used in the design is exceeding the minimum gradient values
listed in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the minimum crest vertical curve k- values used in the design is exceeding the minimum
crest vertical curve k- values listed in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding
design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the minimum sag vertical curve k- values used in the design is exceeding the minimum sag
vertical curve k- values listed in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding
design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the recommended normal carriageway cross fall is in accordance with the prescribed
normal carriageway cross fall in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding
design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the recommended shoulder cross fall is in accordance with the prescribed shoulder cross
fall in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the recommended maximum super elevation slope is in accordance with the prescribed
maximum super slope in tables 6-2 to 6-8 of the design guideline for the corresponding design class.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the side / back slopes used in the design are in accordance with the prescribed slopes in
table 6- 9 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the adverse cross fall removal is done in accordance with table 6-10 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

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Check if the super elevations are developed in accordance with table 6-11 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if two-thirds of each super elevations run off length occur on the tangent which precedes or
follows curve and one-third occur within the curve.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the curve widenings are done in accordance with table 6-12 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if safety measures like road signs are included in the design.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Explain reasons for not complying (departures from standard) and recommend mitigation measures
to be applied for the purpose of safety:

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1.3 DRAINAGE DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST

What is the geometric design standard of the road project?

☐ DC1 ☐ DC2 ☐ DC3 ☐ DC4

Check the design return period of the proposed structure in accordance with the road geometric
design standard given in Table 6-14 of the drainage design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if drainage maps are

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Check the selected rainfall region of the study catchments in accordance with the map provided in
Figure 6-3 of the drainage design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check whether the appropriate 24-hour rainfall depth for the design return period (Number -2) has
been selected for the rainfall region of the study catchments (Number-3) in accordance with Table 6-
16 of the design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the rainfall intensity equation has been used to generate the required rainfall intensity
(Number-2, Number 3 and Number 4 as inputs) in accordance with the equation provided in the
drainage design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if appropriate peak discharge estimation method is used (if catchment area < 0.5km2,
Rational Method. Otherwise, NRCS or former SCS Method) in accordance with the drainage design
guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if appropriate hydrologic calculation-hydrologic worksheets for roadside ditches and

structures have been done in accordance with the procedure (Section 6.5.4.1: The Rational Method
and Section 6.5.4.2: NRCS or former SCS methods) and parameters (Runoff coefficient, Curve
Number and Rainfall Intensity) provided in the drainage design guideline.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the appropriate equation and factors for time of concentration calculation has been used
accordance with the equations provided in the ERA LVR manual part B section 9.4.3 for Rational
Method or 9.5.5 for NRCS or former SCS Method.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

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Check if appropriate hydraulic analysis - hydraulic worksheet for roadside ditches and structures
have been done in accordance with the procedure and factors provided in the drainage design
guideline and ERA LVR manual part B section 9 & E.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if Drift/Culvert/Bridge category is

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Check if all design storm peaks and design flow are

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Check if culvert is aligned with the natural channel.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the culvert capacity charts and monographs provided in the Culverts design section of the
ERA LVR Design manual part B section 9.6.7 have been used to determine culvert capacity.

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable

Check if the proposed culverts are designed to be constructed with flared end sections or
headwall/wingwalls as appropriate.

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable

Check if Scour - Source

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Design Headwater does not exceed allowable headwater?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable

Check if Tailwater Elevation - Source

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Check if Headwater Elevation - Source

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Check if sizes (minimum 0.9 meter for pipe culvert), lengths, inlet types, stations, sides, etc.

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Erosion/Scour calculations and protection requirements met?

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not Applicable

Confirm that cross drains, side drains, ditch pavement riprap, bridge drainage, etc. are quantified in
plans.

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☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Erosion control items, side drains, and ditch pavement summarized

☐ Provided ☐ Not Provided ☐ Not Applicable

Provide justification for items Not Complying or Not Included or Not Provided:

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1.4 SOIL AND MATERIAL INVESTIGATION CHECKLIST

Check the sampling is done as per the interval stipulated in ERA’s LVR Manual.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the depths of sampling/ test pitting for subgrade investigation is to the minimum 0.7 meter
below the subgrade level.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check all the quality tests are carried out as per the ERAs standard specification of measurement
labour-based construction of Wereda roads for all construction materials.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the traffic counts are made accurately and check the daily AADT falls under DC-1 and DC-2.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the design subgrade is representative (categorized into uniform section).

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the proposed construction materials is at a reasonable hauling distance.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the number of samples collected for the gravel wearing course for each borrow pits, its
adequacy and quality, the overburden thickness are as per the work requirements.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the following tests have been carried out for natural gravel/ GW; Grading, Linear shrinkage,
Shrinkage product, CBR value.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

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1.5 PAVEMENT THICKNESS DESIGN CHECKLIST

Check the traffic count survey is done appropriately.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the design period recommended is as per ERA’s low volume road manual.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the Subgrade soil strength is categorized chainage wise as per Table B.10.1 of LVR manual.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the pavement structure (chart) is selected based on the two design parameters which are
traffic volume and subgrade soil survey as per Table B.11.6 of the LVR manual.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

1.6 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL INVESTIGATION CHECK LIST

Check the proposed borrow material is sufficient in quantity and complies the requirements specified
in the specifications.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Check the borrow pits are within a reasonable hauling distance from the project road and the over
burden thicknesses are tolerable.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

Recommend blending option if the natural gravel located does not qualify the minimum
requirements.

☐ Complying ☐ Not Complying ☐ Not Applicable

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2. DETAILED DESIGN REPORT TEMPLATE

This report template is intended to provide assistance in the preparation of design report of regional
road design projects. The template will assist the regional roads consultant team and clients in
verifying all necessary considerations are made in the design and are included in the design report.
This template is not intended to be exhaustive but seeks to bring to the attention of the author for the
desirable contents that should be included in a design report.

2.1 INTRODUCTION

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2.1.1 Project Background

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2.1.2 Project Location

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2.1.3 Objectives of the Consultancy services

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2.1.4 Key Project data

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2.2.3 Design Standards

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2.2.4 Elements of Geometric Design

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2.3.4 Detailed Topographical Survey

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2.4 GEOMETRIC DESIGN

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2.4.2 Geometric Design Standards

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2.4.3 Geometric Design Parameters

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2.7.11 Hydraulic analysis and design

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2.7.12 Hydraulic design standards

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2.7.13 Side Ditch Design

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2.7.14 Culvert Design

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2.7.15 Design of Small Bridge (Span <12m)

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2.8 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

2.8.1 Introduction

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2.8.2 Design Standards

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2.8.3 Pipe Culverts

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2.8.4 Slab and Box Culverts

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2.8.5 Small Bridges (Span <12m)

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2.9 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

2.9.1 Introduction

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2.9.2 Objectives of the EIA study

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2.9.3 Description of the Proposed Project and Its Alternatives

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2.9.4 Basic Environmental Impact Assessment Study

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2.9.5 Approach to the Study

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2.9.6 Policy, Legal and Administration Framework

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2.9.7 Positive Impacts of the Project

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2.9.8 Negative Impacts of the Project

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2.9.9 Environmental management plan

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2.9.10 Mitigation Measures

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2.9.11 Environmental Monitoring

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APPENDIX 1 RELEVANT DRAWINGS

APPENDIX 2 MARKED DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST
APPENDIX 3 LIST OF SURVEY CONTROL POINTS
APPENDIX 4 HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULICS SURVEY DATA
APPENDIX 5 HYDROLOGY ANALYSIS SHEETS
APPENDIX 6 HYDRAULICS DESIGN SHEETS
APPENDIX 7 COMMENT RESOLUTION SHEETS

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3. STANDARD TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS

This typical road cross sections checklist is a tool to assist the regional road consultant team and the
Regional, Zonal and Wereda Engineers in verifying that correct typical road cross section has been
selected for the particular road stretch based on the terrain conditions. Terrain conditions is one of the
factors which affect the geometric design of the road. This helps to ensure that the road drawing
produced do follow the correct cross section. The standard typical cross section checklist cannot
replace the sound judgment and experience of competent professionals.

3.1 PROJECT DETAILS

Region
Zone
Wereda
Year
Name of project
Road length (km)
Name of Design
Consultant

3.2 TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS FOR A RANGE OF TERRAIN CONDITIONS

Check if, the terrain condition is:

☐ Flat Terrain.
☐ Rolling Terrain.
☐ Mountainous Terrain.
☐ Escarpment Terrain.
☐ Populated areas.
☐ Flat Terrain with expansive soils.

3.3 FROM ERA- LOW VOLUME ROAD MANUAL (2011)

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Figure 1: Flat Terrain, unpaved

Figure 2: Flat Terrain, paved

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Figure 3: Rolling Terrain, unpaved

Figure 4: Rolling Terrain, paved

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Figure 5: Mountainous Terrain, unpaved

Figure 6: Mountainous Terrain, paved

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Figure 7: Escarpment Terrain, unpaved

Figure 8: Escarpment Terrain, paved

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Figure 9: Populated Areas, unpaved

Figure 10: Populated Areas, unpaved

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Figure 11: Flat Terrain, Expansive soils, unpaved

Figure 12: Flat Terrain, Expansive soils, paved

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3.4 FROM ERA- GEOMETRIC DESIGN MANUAL (2013)

Figure 13: DC1 Unpaved Flat and Rolling Terrain Typical Cross Section

Figure 14: DC1 Unpaved Mountainous and Escarpment Terrain Typical Cross Section

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Figure 15: DC2 Unpaved Flat and Rolling Terrain Typical Cross Section

Figure 16: DC2 Paved Mountainous and Escarpment Terrain Typical Cross Section

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Figure 17: DC3 Unpaved Flat and Rolling Terrain Typical Cross Section

Figure 18: DC3 Unpaved Mountainous and Escarpment Terrain Typical Cross Section

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Figure 19: DC3 Paved Flat and Rolling Terrain Typical Cross Section

Figure 20: DC3 Paved Mountainous and Escarpment Terrain Typical Cross Section

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Figure 21: DC4 Unpaved Flat and Rolling Terrain Typical Cross Section

Figure 22: DC4 Unpaved Mountainous and Escarpment Terrain Typical Cross Section

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Figure 23: DC4 Paved Flat and Rolling Terrain Typical Cross Section

Figure 24: DC4 Paved Mountainous and Escarpment Terrain Typical Cross Section

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4. DESIGN DRAWINGS CHECKLIST

This Drawing checklist is a tool to assist the regional road consultant team and the Regional, Zonal
and Wereda Engineers in verifying all necessary drawings are included in the submissions of design
documents. The drawing checklist cannot replace the sound judgment and experience of competent
professionals.

4.1 PROJECT DETAILS

Region
Zone
Wereda
Year
Name of project
Road length (km)
Name of Design
Consultant

4.2 TITLE BLOCK

Check if, the title block of each drawing includes:

☐ Name of project.
☐ Name of client.
☐ Name of consultant and address.
☐ Drawing title.
☐ Drawing scale.
☐ Drawing number and sheet number.
☐ Drawing date.
☐ Revisions number box.

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4.3 CHECKING COMPLETENESS OF ALL DESIGN DRAWINGS

The final road design drawing submission should include the following

General Drawings are included

☐ Complete ☐ Not Complete ☐ Not Applicable

Plan – Profile Drawings are included

☐ Complete ☐ Not Complete ☐ Not Applicable

Cross Section Drawings are included

☐ Complete ☐ Not Complete ☐ Not Applicable

Setting Out Data Drawings are included

☐ Complete ☐ Not Complete ☐ Not Applicable

Structural Drawings are included

☐ Complete ☐ Not Complete ☐ Not Applicable

Bill of Quantities are included

☐ Complete ☐ Not Complete ☐ Not Applicable

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4.4 CHECK COMPLETENESS OF GENERAL DRAWINGS

In the typical road cross section drawings, check if:

☐ The proposed roadway Lane and shoulder widths are shown correctly.
☐ The crown slopes are displayed and are labelled correctly.
☐ All side / back slope ratios are displayed and labelled correctly.
☐ Side ditch are displayed and labelled correctly.
☐ Proposed Pavement thickness are displayed and labelled correctly.
☐ Typical superelevation / reverse crown development details are included in the drawing.
☐ Typical widening application details are included in the drawing.
☐ Chainage limits of the typical road sections applications are correctly labelled.
In the standard culvert detail drawings, check if:
☐ Types of proposed culverts (pipe or box) are shown.
☐ Ground line and grade subgrade line are properly shown.
☐ Typical cross-section and longitudinal section of the proposed culverts are provided.
☐ Plan, side and end views of culvert Inlet and Outlet are shown.
In the Standard Scour Protection/check dam detail drawing, check if:
☐ Typical cross-sections of check dams are provided.
☐ Typical elevations of check dams along the ditches are provided.
☐ Plan, side and end views of Cut-off walls and aprons are shown.
☐ Plan, side and end views of gabions, concrete slabs, or other scour protection are shown.
In the Standard traffic sign detail drawings, check if:
☐ The size and colours of the typical traffic signs are in accordance with the standard.
☐ All information, guidance, regulatory and warning signs required to be installed in the project road
are included.
☐ General recommended layout of signs is included in the drawing.
☐ Schedule of traffic signs are included in the drawing.
☐ Necessary installation details are included in the drawing.
☐ The material specification is specified clearly in the drawing.
In the Standard guard post detail drawing, check if:
☐ The guard posts are clearly shown on the plan of the cross-drainage structure.
☐ The sturdy depth markers are clearly shown on the plan of the Ford / Drift.

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4.5 CHECK COMPLETENESS OF PLAN - PROFILE DRAWINGS

In the plan-profile drawings, check if:

☐ The proposed design line is displayed on the profile.
☐ The existing ground line is displayed on the profile.
☐ The horizontal alignment schematic is displayed at the bottom of the profile.
☐ The vertical alignment schematic showing k-value, length of curve, grade is displayed at the
bottom of the profile.
☐ The ground levels, proposed design levels and running chainages at regular interval of 20m or
25m are displayed at the bottom of the profile.
☐ The camber and super elevation diagram is displayed at the bottom of the profile.
☐ The vertical gradients are displayed on the profile.
☐ Cross drainage structures number and stations are shown along the road profile.
☐ The profile grid lines are labelled correctly.
☐ North arrow symbol is displayed on the plan.
☐ Ground contours are displayed on the plan.
☐ Road centre, left and right edge line are displayed on the plan.
☐ Horizontal curve data like radius, PI Coordinates etc. on all horizontal curves are displayed on
the plan.
☐ Profiles shall be drawn to same horizontal scale as plan, but vertical scale shall be10x the
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4.6 CHECK COMPLETENESS OF CROSS SECTION DRAWINGS (ELECTRONIC COPY)

In the Cross-section drawings, check if:

☐ The proposed typical road cross sections are utilized throughout the cross sections.
☐ The proposed design lines are displayed in each cross section.
☐ The existing ground lines are displayed in each cross section.
☐ Elevation and offsets of the top design surface are labelled correctly.
☐ Back and side slopes of the design are labelled correctly.
☐ The crown and super elevation slopes are correctly shown in each cross section.
☐ Cut and fill areas and volumes are included at each cross section.
☐ The design slope lines are tying with the exiting ground line.
☐ The Proposed pavement thickness are displayed in each cross section correctly.

Check Completeness of Setting Out Data Drawings

In the setting - out data drawings, check if:
☐ List of control points are included.
☐ Centreline coordinates are included.
☐ Horizontal alignment data containing PI No., PI Coordinates, Radius of Curves, arc lengths is
included.
☐ Vertical alignment data containing VPI No., VPI chainage, gradients, curve lengths, k -values is
included.

Check Completeness of Structural Drawings

The structural drawings of drainage shall include the lists below in addition to the standard
drawings, check if:
☐ Drainage structure notes: structure number, dimensions, flow lines & arrows are shown
☐ Design fill heights for box culverts are shown (includes top slab thickness).
☐ Invert level of culverts are provided.
☐ Dimension and grade of the ditches are provided.
☐ Types of construction materials for ditches are provided.
☐ Dimension and grade of check dams are provided.
☐ Invert level of check dams are provided.
☐ Check dams spacing are provided.
☐ Dimension of aprons and cut-offs wall are provided.
☐ Types of construction materials for check dams are provided.
☐ Bar and concrete schedules for all proposed structures are provided.
☐ Table of Quantity are provided.

Check Completeness of Bill of Quantities

In the bill of quantities, check if:
☐ All quantities are derived from the design drawings.
☐ The pay item numbering is in accordance with the standard bill of quantities numbering.
☐ Cost estimates are included using appropriate standardized rates.

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5.STANDARD BILL OF QUANTITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WEREDA ROADS

LOCATION:

CLIENT:

CONTRACTOR:

CONSULTANT:

PROJECT NAME and LENGTH:

Unit Rate Amount

Pay Item Description Unit Quantity Remark
(Birr) (Birr)

SERIES 1000: - GENERAL

Division 1300 Contractor's Establishment on Site

Insurance for works and contractor's equipment, insurance

13.01 against injury to persons and damage to property, contractor's
personnel PS

13.02 Quality Control Test

All quality test in reference to field test should be carried out by the
contractor. Field tests in subgrade and GWC ( Gravel Wearing Course )
such as density test , and moisture content will be done with the engineer
at specified place at the maximum interval of 500m for subgrade level
and 200m for GWC and additional tests if required may be carried out at
intervals less than specified above as per the order of the engineer. Field
test expenses are included in SERIES 3000 and SERIES 5000. PS

13.03 Complimentary Intervention

Complementary activities with Woreda's personnel giving a lesson to

the workers regarding of saving money from their wage, health
protection like HIV-AIDS and other STD with Wereda health officer
at least four times within a year PS
Division 1300 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 1000 TOTAL SUM
SERIES 2000: - SETTING OUT & SITE CLEARING
Division 2100 Setting out the horizontal Alignment

Setting out horizontal alignment Centre-line pegs shall be set at 10m

intervals on straight sections and 5m on curves & Chainage or reference m
21.01 pegs shall be set out and marked at 20m intervals and located at one
meter outside the cleared width and on both sides of the road)
Division 2100 Sub Total Sum

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Pay Item Description Unit Quantity Remark
(Birr) (Birr)

Division 2200 Site Clearance

22.01 Grass Cutting & bush clearing (light) m2
22.02 Bush clearing [heavy] m2
22.03 Tree cutting
a Thickness in diam [20-50cm] No.
b Thickness in diam >50cm No.
22.04 Boulder Removal
a Dia. (50cm - 100cm) of out cropped m3
b Dia. > 100cm m3
22.05 Stripping and grubbing m2

The Contractor shall remove, organic material, topsoil including

anthills, loose boulders up to 0.50cm diameter and other
unsuitable material over the widths in reference to the road
formation and deposit the debris outside the cleared area as
directed by the Engineer.
22.06 Stumps removal
a Thickness in diam [20-50cm] No.
b Thickness in diam >50cm No.
Division 2200 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 2000 TOTAL SUM
SERIES 3000: - EARTH WORKS
Division 3100 Establishment of the Vertical Alignment
Establishment of Setting out the vertical alignment shall consist
of the provision and placement of ranging rods with Pegs for the
sag and crest points within the alignment to achieve a smooth
31.01 vertical alignment complying with the minimum requirements of
m
the design grade.
31.02 Slotting (Cutting & leveling)
a Ordinary Material/soft soil material m3
b Hard Soil m3
c Soft and Decomposed Rock m3
d Hard Rock (requiring blasting) m3
c Hard Rock (blasting prohibited) m3
Excavation to level and compaction in between the slots
31.03
[cutting/excavation, and leveling)
a Ordinary Material/soft soil material m3
b Hard Soil m3
c Soft and Decomposed Rock m3
d Hard Rock (requiring blasting) m3
c Hard Rock (blasting prohibited) m3
Removal of unsuitable or excess excavated material at a distance
31.04 not less than 3m from the edge of the back slope or as specified m3
by the Engineer.
Division 3100 Sub Total Sum
Division 3200 Construction of Embankments

Construction of Embankment (Compacted to 95% Modified

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Pay Item Description Unit Quantity Remark
(Birr) (Birr)

32.01 Side Borrow fill

Fill, spreading and compaction (From the excavated material

(a) along the road, distance not greater than 0.10km), or side borrow
fill (production, spreading and compaction)
m3

Loading unloading, transporting, spreading & compacting of

(b) excavated material from the road (15cm compacted thick in a
layer) ,at a hauled distance of 0.10km - 1km .
m3

Loading unloading, transporting, spreading & compacting of

(c) excavated material from the road (15cm compacted thick in a
layer) , at a hauled distance of 1km and above.
m3

32.02 Imported Borrow fill

Borrow Materials production, loading unloading,

transporting, spreading & compacting(15cm compacted
(a)
thick in a layer) ,at a hauled distance of 0.10km - 1km .
m3
Borrow Materials production, loading unloading,
transporting, spreading & compacting (15cm compacted
(b)
thick in a layer), at a hauled distance of 1km and above.
m3
Division 3200 Sub Total Sum
Division
Construction of the road formation
3300

Side drain excavation and throwing to the center of the road for
the use of camber formation if suitable or/ and cart away
33.01
unsuitable/excess material at distance not less than 6m from the
Edge of ditch.

a Ordinary Material/soft soil material m3

b Hard Soil m3
c Soft and Decomposed Rock m3
d Hard Rock (requiring blasting) m3
c Hard Rock (blasting prohibited) m3
33.02 Miter Drain/Catch water drain
a Ordinary Material/soft soil material m3
b Hard Soil m3
c Soft and Decomposed Rock m3
d Hard Rock (requiring blasting) m3
c Hard Rock (blasting prohibited) m3
33.04 Camber formation and Compaction

Excavated material from ditch / backslope thrown to the center

of the road, spreading to the level for camber formation
, compaction to the level of the required MDD for subgrade.
m2
Division 3300 Sub Total Sum
Division 3400 Excavation for Structures

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Excavation for drainage Structure, excavated depth exceeding
34.01
1.5 but not greater than 3.0m
a Ordinary Material/soft soil material m3
b Hard Soil m3
c Soft and Decomposed Rock m3
d Hard Rock (requiring blasting) m3
c Hard Rock (blasting prohibited) m3
34.02 Backfilling using:
a Material from Excavation to Embankment m3
Backfilling using Selected material Including Compaction,
b
Selected material source from distance of:
(0<x<5) km m3
(5<x<10) km m3
(10<x<15) km m3
(15<x<20) km m3
(20<x<25) km m3
(25<x<35) km m3
Construction of Dry Masonry Stone Transported Using Dump
34.04
Truck, Tractor from distance of:
a (0<x<5) km m3
b (5<x<10) km m3
c (10<x<15) km m3
d (15<x<20) km m3
e (20<x<25) km m3
f (25<x<35) km m3
Division 3400 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 3000 TOTAL SUM

SERIES 4000: - CULVERT AND DRAINAGE WORKS

Division
Installation of Concrete Pipe Culverts
4100
41.01 Pipe Bedding using C-15 concrete grade m3

41.02 Supply & Laying C-25 Reinforced concrete Pipe (Pipe Culvert)
a 600mm concrete pipe culvert m
b 750mm concrete pipe culvert m
c 900mm concrete pipe culvert m
d 1060mm concrete pipe culvert m
e 1220mm concrete pipe culvert m
Division 4100 Sub Total Sum
Division 4200
Masonry for Minor Drainage Structures
Constructed using cement mortared stone masonry (1:4)
42.01(a) including transportation, Including Pointing, For Inlet & Outlet,
Stone from Distance:
i (0<x<5) km m3
ii (5<x<10) km m3
iii (10<x<15) km m3
iv (15<x<20) km m3
v (20<x<25) km m3
vi (25<x<35) km m3
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viii (45<x<55) km m3
ix (55<x<65) km m3
Constructed using cement mortared stone masonry (1:6)
42.01(b) including transportation, Including Pointing, For Inlet & Outlet,
Stone from Distance:
i (0<x<5) km m3
ii (5<x<10) km m3
iii (10<x<15) km m3
iv (15<x<20) km m3
v (20<x<25) km m3
vi (25<x<35) km m3
vii (35<x<45) km m3
viii (45<x<55) km m3
ix (55<x<65) km m3
Division 4200 Sub Total Sum
Division
Concrete for Minor Drainage Structures
4300
minor drainage Structures (inlet and outlet of pipe) Concrete
43.01
grade of C-25 m3
Division 4300 Sub Total Sum
Division
Check Dams inside Drains
4400
44.01 Check Dams Using
dry Masonry (Including Production, hauling, loading, unloading
b
and placing) stone from a distance:
i (0<x<5) km m3
ii (5<x<10) km m3
iii (10<x<15) km m3
iv (15<x<20) km m3
v (20<x<25) km m3
vi (25<x<35) km m3
vii (35<x<45) km m3
viii (45<x<55) km m3
ix (55<x<65) km m3

Cement Mortared Masonry (1:6) (Including Production, hauling,

c
loading, unloading and placing) stone from a distance:

i (0<x<5) km m3
ii (5<x<10) km m3
iii (10<x<15) km m3
iv (15<x<20) km m3
v (20<x<25) km m3
vi (25<x<35) km m3
vii (35<x<45) km m3
viii (45<x<55) km m3
ix (55<x<65) km m3
c Wooden Stakes
Division 4400 Sub Total Sum
Division
Stone Pitching
4500
Dry Stone Pitching (Including Production, hauling, loading,
a
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Pay Item Description Unit Quantity Remark
(Birr) (Birr)

i (0<x<5) km m3
ii (5<x<10) km m3
iii (10<x<15) km m3
iv (15<x<20) km m3
v (20<x<25) km m3
vi (25<x<35) km m3
vii (35<x<45) km m3
viii (45<x<55) km m3
ix (55<x<65) km m3

Grouted Stone Pitching with mortar (1:6) (Including Production,

c
hauling, loading, unloading and placing) stone from a distance:

i (0<x<5) km m3
ii (5<x<10) km m3
iii (10<x<15) km m3
iv (15<x<20) km m3
v (20<x<25) km m3
vi (25<x<35) km m3
vii (35<x<45) km m3
viii (45<x<55) km m3
ix (55<x<65) km m3
Wired and Grouted Stone Pitching with Mortar (1:6) (Including
d Production, hauling, loading, unloading and placing) stone from a
distance:
i (0<x<5) km m3
ii (5<x<10) km m3
iii (10<x<15) km m3
iv (15<x<20) km m3
v (20<x<25) km m3
vi (25<x<35) km m3
vii (35<x<45) km m3
viii (45<x<55) km m3
ix (55<x<65) km m3
Division 4500 Sub Total Sum
Division
Gabions
4600
Gabions using dry stone masonry, PVC coated wire, 1mx1mx1m
46.01
size, 100mmx100mm mesh m3
Division 4600 Sub Total Sum
Division 4700
Drift and Vented Causeways
47.01 Reinforced concrete in fords, causeway fords and drifts [RC]
m3
47.02 Dry stone pitching in fords and drifts m3
47.03 Cemented mortared masonry in fords and drifts m3
pipe Laying by hand for Causeway Ford (Reinforced Concrete
47.04
grade C-25) (excluding bedding work)
a Causeway Pipe 600m diameter m
b Causeway Pipe 800m diameter m
c Causeway Pipe 900m diameter m
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Pay Item Description Unit Quantity Remark
(Birr) (Birr)
e Causeway Pipe 1200m diameter m
Division 4700 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 4000 TOTAL SUM
SERIES 5000: - GRAVELLING (PAVEMENT)
Division
Placing Gravel Materials
5100

Gravel materials production, loading, unloading, spreading and

compaction [15cm thick compacted]. Unit price shall include
51.01
transportation, spreading, showering, and compaction to the
level of the required MDD for GWC (Gravel wearing course).
a 0 to 5km m3
b 5 to 10km m3
c 10 to 15km m3
d 15 to 25km m3
e 25 to 35km m3
f 35 to 45km m3

Improved Sub Grade (surface treatment) Using Blending. Unit

51.03 price shall include transportation, spreading, showering, and
compaction to the level of the required MDD for SG(Subgrade).

a 0 to 2km m3
b Above 2km m3
Division 5100 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 5000 TOTAL SUM
SERIES 6000: - IMPROVED SURFACINGS
Division 6100 Hand - Packed Stone and Mortared Stone Paving

Hand Packed Stone Paving (150mm, 200mm or 225mm size)

61.01 transported from distance
a 0 to 5km m2
b 5 to 10km m2
c 10 to 15km m2
d 15 to 25km m2
e 25 to 35km m2
f 35 to 45km m2
Mortared Hand Packed Stone Paving (150mm, 200mm or
61.02 225mm size) transported from distance
a 0 to 5km m2
b 5 to 10km m2
c 10 to 15km m2
d 15 to 25km m2
e 25 to 35km m2
f 35 to 45km m2
Division 6100 Sub Total Sum
Division 6400 Non - Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Non - Reinforced Concrete Pavement of class C25 of thickness
64.01 shown in the drawing m2
Division 6400 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 6000 TOTAL SUM

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Development Program for Ethiopia, EU Funded Project

Unit Rate Amount

Pay Item Description Unit Quantity Remark
(Birr) (Birr)

SERIES 7000: - ROAD FURNITURE

Division 7100 Traffic Signs
71.01 Traffic Signs No.
Division 7100 Sub Total Sum
Division 7200 Guardrails
72.01 Guardrails m
Division 7200 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 7000 TOTAL SUM
SERIES 8000: - STRUCTURES (INCLUDING BOX CULVERTS, SLAB
CULVERTS AND BRIDGES WITH SPANS LESS THAN 12 METER)
Division 8100 Formwork
81.01 Vertical Formwork m2
81.02 Horizontal Formwork m2
Division 8100 Sub Total Sum
Division 8200 Steel Reinforcement for Structures
82.01 Steel Reinforcement for Structures
Grade 60 mild deformed Steel bars (supply, bending, cutting and
a fixing) Kg
Division 8200 Sub Total Sum
Division 8300 Concrete for Structures
Cast in Situ Concrete (Production and placing, excluding
83.01 formwork):
a Grade C-30 m3
b Grade C-25 m3
c Grade C-20 m3
Division 8300 Sub Total Sum
Division 8400 Stone Masonry for Structures
84.01 Stone Masonry walls
a Dry stone masonry wall m3
b Cement Mortared stone walls constructed (1:4) m3
Division 8400 Sub Total Sum
Division 8500 Rip Rap
85.01 Packed riprap including filter m3
Division 8500 Sub Total Sum
SERIES 8000 TOTAL SUM

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