Technical Specification

MRTS56 Construction Surveying

March 2022
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Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................1
2 Definition of terms .........................................................................................................................1
2.1 Definition of critical terms ................................................................................................................ 2
3 Referenced documents .................................................................................................................4
4 Quality system requirements .......................................................................................................5
4.1 Hold Points, Witness Points and Milestones .................................................................................. 5
5 Surveyor competency ...................................................................................................................7
6 Receipt of survey information ......................................................................................................8
7 Survey control ................................................................................................................................8
7.1 Validation of existing survey control prior to Works ........................................................................ 8
7.2 Establishing survey control ............................................................................................................. 8
7.2.1 Survey control for roads and associated Works .............................................................8
7.2.2 Bridge construction survey control .............................................................................. 11
7.2.3 Ongoing validation and maintenance .......................................................................... 11
7.2.4 Naming and coding of survey marks ........................................................................... 11
7.2.5 Submission of survey control ...................................................................................... 11
7.3 Protection of survey marks ........................................................................................................... 11
7.3.1 Survey control marks and benchmarks ....................................................................... 12
7.3.2 Secondary control marks ............................................................................................. 12
7.3.3 Cadastral reference mark protection ........................................................................... 12
7.4 Relocation of survey control marks .............................................................................................. 14
7.5 Identification markers .................................................................................................................... 14
8 Validation of existing ground surface prior to Works............................................................. 14
8.1 Survey accuracy ........................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Metadata ....................................................................................................................................... 15
9 Setting out the Works ................................................................................................................. 15
9.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 15
9.2 Errors in setting out ....................................................................................................................... 15
9.3 Earthworks .................................................................................................................................... 15
9.3.1 Stripping of topsoil area ............................................................................................... 16
9.3.2 Excavations ................................................................................................................. 16
9.3.3 Embankments .............................................................................................................. 16
9.4 Pavement, pavement drains, kerbs, channels and kerb and channel .......................................... 17
9.4.1 Pavement layers .......................................................................................................... 18
9.4.2 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel........................................................................... 19
9.4.3 Footpath including pram crossings.............................................................................. 19
9.4.4 Pavement drains.......................................................................................................... 19
9.5 Road furniture ............................................................................................................................... 19
9.5.1 Concrete road safety barrier ........................................................................................ 20
9.5.2 Steel beam guardrail ................................................................................................... 20
9.5.3 Proprietary barrier system ........................................................................................... 20
9.5.4 Wire rope barrier.......................................................................................................... 20
9.5.5 Road signs ................................................................................................................... 20
9.5.6 Guide posts ................................................................................................................. 20
9.5.7 Fences ......................................................................................................................... 20

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 9.5.8 Gates ........................................................................................................................... 20
9.6 Drainage ....................................................................................................................................... 20
9.6.1 Drainage systems and culverts ................................................................................... 21
9.6.2 Gullies .......................................................................................................................... 21
9.6.3 Access chambers ........................................................................................................ 21
9.6.4 Subsoil drains .............................................................................................................. 21
9.6.5 Vertical drains .............................................................................................................. 22
9.7 Subsurface footings and pile caps ................................................................................................ 22
9.7.1 Retaining wall pad / strip footings................................................................................ 22
9.7.2 Ancillary structure pile footings .................................................................................... 23
9.7.3 Noise fence pile / spread footings ............................................................................... 23
9.7.4 ITS technologies traffic signal and road lighting footings ............................................ 23
9.7.5 Load bearing footings .................................................................................................. 23
9.7.6 Concrete masonry / crib wall footings ......................................................................... 23
9.7.7 Pile caps for ancillary structures .................................................................................. 23
9.8 Traffic Engineering Technology and Systems (TETS) conduits and pits ..................................... 23
9.8.1 Conduits ...................................................................................................................... 24
9.8.2 Pits ............................................................................................................................... 24
9.9 Retaining walls (above ground) .................................................................................................... 24
9.9.1 Concrete retaining walls .............................................................................................. 25
9.9.2 Crib walls ..................................................................................................................... 25
9.9.3 Boulder walls ............................................................................................................... 25
9.9.4 Reinforced soil structure retaining walls ...................................................................... 25
9.9.5 Soil nailing ................................................................................................................... 25
9.9.6 Active rock bolts .......................................................................................................... 25
9.9.7 Passive rock dowels .................................................................................................... 26
9.10 Third party underground assets – Public Utility Plant (PUP) ........................................................ 26
9.11 Bridges .......................................................................................................................................... 26
9.11.1 Piles ............................................................................................................................. 26
9.11.2 Pile caps ...................................................................................................................... 26
9.11.3 Columns ...................................................................................................................... 27
9.11.4 Abutments and headstocks ......................................................................................... 27
9.11.5 Coreholes .................................................................................................................... 27
9.11.6 Pedestals / plinths ....................................................................................................... 27
9.11.7 Girders / deck units...................................................................................................... 27
9.11.8 Deck ............................................................................................................................ 27
9.11.9 Kerbs and parapets ..................................................................................................... 27
9.11.10 Relieving slabs ............................................................................................................ 27
10 Compliance / conformance testing ........................................................................................... 27
10.1 Earthworks and subgrade treatments ........................................................................................... 27
10.2 Pavement layers ........................................................................................................................... 28
10.3 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel ............................................................................................ 28
10.4 Pavement drains ........................................................................................................................... 28
10.5 Noise fences ................................................................................................................................. 28
10.6 Drainage ....................................................................................................................................... 28
10.7 Conduits and pits .......................................................................................................................... 29
10.8 Retaining wall footings .................................................................................................................. 29
10.9 Bridges .......................................................................................................................................... 29
10.9.1 Pile heave .................................................................................................................... 29
10.10 Ancillary structure footings .................................................................................................... 29

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11 As Constructed Survey .............................................................................................................. 30
11.1 Survey at practical completion ...................................................................................................... 30
11.2 Earthworks .................................................................................................................................... 30
11.2.1 Topsoil stripped area ................................................................................................... 31
11.2.2 Bottom of excavation ................................................................................................... 31
11.2.3 Excavated area of unsuitable material ........................................................................ 31
11.2.4 Bottom of excavated areas for end structures ............................................................ 31
11.2.5 Top of embankment (including batters) prior to construction of the subgrade ............ 31
11.2.6 Top of subgrade .......................................................................................................... 31
11.2.7 Bottom of excavations for channels and drains .......................................................... 32
11.3 Pavements, pavement drains, kerb, channel and kerb and channel............................................ 32
11.3.1 Top of every pavement layer (non-concrete) .............................................................. 33
11.3.2 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel........................................................................... 33
11.3.3 Footpaths and pram crossings .................................................................................... 34
11.3.4 Pavement drains.......................................................................................................... 34
11.3.5 Lean mix concrete sub-base ....................................................................................... 34
11.3.6 Concrete pavement base ............................................................................................ 34
11.4 Road furniture ............................................................................................................................... 34
11.4.1 Concrete road safety barriers ...................................................................................... 35
11.4.2 Guard rails ................................................................................................................... 35
11.4.3 Wire rope barrier.......................................................................................................... 35
11.4.4 Road signs / Variable message signs ......................................................................... 35
11.4.5 Fences ......................................................................................................................... 35
11.4.6 Gates ........................................................................................................................... 36
11.4.7 Field cabinets .............................................................................................................. 36
11.4.8 Road light poles and road light poles with mast arms ................................................. 36
11.4.9 Traffic signal poles and traffic signal poles with mast arms ........................................ 36
11.4.10 Electricity poles and electricity poles with road lighting mast arms ............................. 36
11.4.11 Overhead wires ........................................................................................................... 36
11.5 Drainage ....................................................................................................................................... 36
11.5.1 Drainage systems and culverts ................................................................................... 38
11.5.2 Gullies .......................................................................................................................... 38
11.5.3 Access chambers ........................................................................................................ 39
11.5.4 Subsoil drains .............................................................................................................. 41
11.5.5 Vertical drains .............................................................................................................. 42
11.5.6 Attribute information .................................................................................................... 42
11.6 Subsurface footings ...................................................................................................................... 42
11.6.1 Retaining wall pad / strip footings................................................................................ 43
11.6.2 Ancillary structure pile footings .................................................................................... 44
11.6.3 Noise fence pile / spread footings ............................................................................... 44
11.6.4 ITS Technologies – traffic signal and road lighting footings ........................................ 44
11.6.5 Load bearing footings .................................................................................................. 44
11.6.6 Concrete masonry / Crib wall footings......................................................................... 45
11.7 Traffic Engineering Technology and Systems (TETS) – conduits and pits .................................. 45
11.7.1 Attribute information .................................................................................................... 45
11.8 Retaining walls (above ground) .................................................................................................... 46
11.8.1 Concrete retaining walls .............................................................................................. 46
11.8.2 Crib retaining walls ...................................................................................................... 46
11.8.3 Boulder retaining wall .................................................................................................. 46
11.8.4 Reinforced soil structure retaining walls ...................................................................... 46
11.8.5 Soil nails ...................................................................................................................... 47
11.8.6 Active rock bolt ............................................................................................................ 47
11.8.7 Passive rock dowels .................................................................................................... 47
11.9 Noise fences ................................................................................................................................. 47

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11.10 Horizontal directional drilling, microtunnelling and thrust boring and auger boring............... 47
11.10.1 Horizontal directional drilling ....................................................................................... 48
11.10.2 Microtunnelling and pipe jacking ................................................................................. 48
11.10.3 Thrust boring and auger boring ................................................................................... 48
11.11 Third party underground assets – including Public Utility Plant (PUP) ................................. 48
11.12 Bridges ................................................................................................................................... 49
11.12.1 Piles ............................................................................................................................. 50
11.12.2 Pile caps ...................................................................................................................... 51
11.12.3 Columns, abutments and headstocks ......................................................................... 52
11.12.4 Coreholes .................................................................................................................... 52
11.12.5 Bearing pedestal / plinth .............................................................................................. 53
11.12.6 Girders / deck units...................................................................................................... 53
11.12.7 Deck ............................................................................................................................ 54
11.12.8 Kerbs, parapets and relieving slabs ............................................................................ 56
12 Compliance / Conformance reporting results ......................................................................... 57
12.1 Earthworks .................................................................................................................................... 57
12.1.1 Topsoil stripping area .................................................................................................. 57
12.1.2 Bottom of excavations ................................................................................................. 58
12.1.3 Excavations for unsuitable material............................................................................. 58
12.1.4 Excavation areas for end structures ............................................................................ 58
12.1.5 Embankments prior to construction of the subgrade................................................... 59
12.1.6 Stabilised subgrades ................................................................................................... 59
12.1.7 Excavation for channels and drains ............................................................................ 59
12.2 Pavement, pavement drains, kerb, channel and kerb and channel ............................................. 59
12.2.1 Pavement layers .......................................................................................................... 59
12.2.2 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel........................................................................... 61
12.2.3 Footpath and pram crossing ........................................................................................ 61
12.2.4 Pavement drains.......................................................................................................... 61
12.3 Drainage ....................................................................................................................................... 61
12.3.1 Drainage systems and culverts ................................................................................... 61
12.3.2 Gullies .......................................................................................................................... 62
12.3.3 Access chambers ........................................................................................................ 62
12.3.4 Subsoil drains .............................................................................................................. 62
12.3.5 Vertical drains .............................................................................................................. 63
12.4 Subsurface footings ...................................................................................................................... 63
12.4.1 Retaining wall pad / strip footings................................................................................ 63
12.4.2 Ancillary structure pile footings .................................................................................... 64
12.4.3 Noise fence footings .................................................................................................... 64
12.4.4 Traffic signal and road lighting footings ....................................................................... 64
12.4.5 Load bearing footings .................................................................................................. 64
12.4.6 Concrete masonry / Crib wall footings......................................................................... 65
12.5 Conduits and pits .......................................................................................................................... 65
12.6 Retaining walls (above ground) .................................................................................................... 65
12.7 Bridges .......................................................................................................................................... 66
12.7.1 Piles ............................................................................................................................. 66
12.7.2 Pile caps, pier columns, abutments and headstocks .................................................. 67
12.7.3 Bearing pedestals / plinths .......................................................................................... 70
12.7.4 Girders / deck units...................................................................................................... 71
12.7.5 Deck ............................................................................................................................ 71
13 Existing underground assets survey ....................................................................................... 73
14 Volume surveys .......................................................................................................................... 74
14.1 Constructed feature volume.......................................................................................................... 74

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14.2 Stockpile volume ........................................................................................................................... 74
15 Deliverables ................................................................................................................................. 74
16 Surveying deliverable requirements ......................................................................................... 74
17 Supplementary requirements .................................................................................................... 75

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1 Introduction
This Technical Specification applies to the surveying requirements for specific construction types such
as; earthworks, pavements, road furniture, underground assets and bridges and structures during civil
construction Works for the Department of Transport and Main Roads. For further detailed information
on these construction types, refer to the TMR Surveying Standards. Construction surveying enables
the construction of design elements in the correct location, meeting conformance requirements and
undertaking and delivering an As Constructed Survey.

All enquiries regarding surveying requirements to Transport and Main Roads region / district’s
Principal Surveyor, are to be made through the Administrator.

If a region or district does not have a Principal Surveyor, then all enquiries to the Principal Surveyor
shall be made through: [email protected].

This Technical Specification shall be read in conjunction with MRTS01 Introduction to Technical
Specifications, MRTS50 Specific Quality System Requirements and other Technical Specifications as
appropriate.

2 Definition of terms
The terms and symbols used in this Technical Specification shall be as defined in Clause 2 of
MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications and in Table 2 below.

Table 2 – Definition of terms

Term Definition
As Constructed As Constructed Surveys are detailed site survey measurements that
Survey accurately record details of completed Works. They represent the true
shape and size of the real world constructed objects depicting surface
shapes in either two or three dimensions (3D) in geospatially referenced
location. They also provide descriptive attribute information. The
As Constructed Survey can be represented in three dimensional (3D)
electronic models.
Cadastral Reference Cadastral Reference Survey marks are part of the property boundary
Survey Marks cadastre.
Control Survey A Spatial Reference System. A more expansive definition is specified in
Standard for the Australian Survey Control Network – SP1 Ver. 2.2
(www.icsm.gov.au/).
Culvert A culvert is a structure that allows water to flow under a road, railway or
similar obstruction from one side to another. These can include:
• pipe culverts, and/or
• box culverts.
Drainage system An underground drainage system can include an underground network
system of pipe culverts and/or box culverts connecting between field inlets,
gully pits and access chambers that is designed to drain away excess
stormwater and ground water. These can include:
• access chambers
• gullies / field inlets
• pipe culverts, and
• box culverts.

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Term Definition
Permanent Survey Permanent Survey Marks are substantial marks. The installation and
Mark maintenance of Permanent Survey Marks is regulated under the Survey
and Mapping Infrastructure Regulation 2014.
Secondary Control Secondary Control Marks are marks that consist of survey marks and
Mark reference marks placed by traversing between survey control marks.
Survey Control Mark As defined in the Standard for the Australian Survey Control Network –
SP1 Version 2.2, a Survey Control Mark is a monument that provides a
physical realisation of one or more datums. They are used for survey
control networks and Permanent Survey Marks are the preferred type of
marks used for Survey Control Marks.
Survey Mark Survey mark means a survey peg, reference mark, level mark or any other
mark for the purpose of setting out, checking or measuring work Under the
Contract.

2.1 Definition of critical terms

There are some words that are used interchangeably that are often interpreted to have the same or
similar meaning. Such as:

• mistakes and errors

• accuracy and precision, and

• tolerance and accuracy.

In the context of surveying and civil engineering, using these words interchangeably causes ambiguity
and misunderstanding. The purpose of clearly defining these terms, in the context of surveying and
civil engineering, is to have a common technical language.

Table 2.1 – Definition of critical terms

Term Definition
Mistake A mistake is caused by a fault. It is the first and most common source of
uncertainty in measurements. We can record the wrong values, strike the
wrong keys on a calculator, transpose digits in a calculation and so on.
These mistakes are commonly caused by misunderstanding the problem,
poor training, bad habits, carelessness, poor judgment, adverse conditions,
physical mishaps and negative attitudes, emotions and having poor quality
assurance systems. They are typically large.
Error An error is a deviation from correctness or true value. It can be defined as
the difference between true value and measured value. They are primarily
due to random errors, such as human limitations and/or systematic errors
such as slight imperfections in equipment manufacturing, out of calibration
and/or environmental factors such as atmospheric effects. They are
typically very small.
Accuracy Accuracy (of measurement) refers to the closeness of a measured value,
observation or estimate to the real / correct or true value (or to a value that
is accepted as being true). That is, it is the degree of closeness of
measurements of a position / value to its actual (true) position / value. In
statistical terms, accuracy can be described as the true value, less the most
probable value (where the most probable value is determined by the
amount of error or variability, in measurement. Precision has a significant
influence on the amount of error – hence, also the accuracy. Accuracy is a
function of both precision and trueness (the true value) – see Figure 2.1(a).

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Term Definition
Precision Precision can be divided into two main types, Statistical and Numerical.
They have nothing to do with their relationship to the true value and may
have high precision, but low accuracy. Both are relevant in dimensional
length and angular measurement.
1. Statistical precision is the degree of closeness with which
repeated measurements approximate the mean value.
2. Numerical precision (in physical dimensional measurement)
depends on the number of decimal places (for measurements more
precise than the nearest metre) that an observation is recorded in.
For example, 0.1 m, 0.01 m, 0.001 m and so on and physical
measurement is determined by the resolution of the measuring
device, where resolution is determined by the size of the divisions
of the measuring device, or the 'fineness' of resolution.
Tolerance Tolerance is the permissible limit or limits of variation in physical
dimensions or positional location. It is usually expressed in numerical terms
as a specified deviation from a true value. Tolerance specifies the limits of
allowable error. Tolerance can be expressed as either:
1. Dimensional tolerance: Dimensional tolerance is the permissible
limit or limits of variation in physical dimensional values of the
constructed shape of the object from its true dimensional design
shape.
2. Positional tolerance: Positional tolerance is the permissible limit
or limits of variation in physical dimensions from the true design
location. It is important to define both because it is possible to meet
'dimensional tolerance', but fail 'positional tolerance' and vice
versa.

Using the bullseye analogy, Figure 2.1(a) demonstrates how accuracy is a function of both precision
and trueness. Improving precision and reducing systematic errors improves accuracy.

Figure 2.1(a) – Accuracy and precision

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Figure 2.1(b) demonstrates how a constructed object can be measured both precisely and accurately,
but can be out of tolerance.

Figure 2.1(b) – Positional tolerance and accuracy

3 Referenced documents
Table 3 lists documents referenced in this Technical Specification.

Table 3 – Referenced documents

Reference Title
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments
MRTS04 General Earthworks
MRTS05 Unbound Pavements
MRTS06 Reinforced Soil Structures
MRTS07A Insitu Stabilised Subgrades using Quicklime or Hydrated Lime
MRTS07B Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Cement or Cementitious Blends
MRTS07C Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Foamed Bitumen
MRTS08 Plant-Mixed Heavily Bound (Cemented) Pavements
MRTS09 Plant-Mixed Foamed Bitumen Stabilised Pavements
MRTS10 Plant-Mixed Lightly Bound Pavements
MRTS14 Road Furniture
MRTS15 Noise Fences
MRTS30 Asphalt Pavements
MRTS32 High Modulus Asphalt (EME2)
MRTS38 Pavement Drains
MRTS39 Lean Mix Concrete Sub-base for Pavements
MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base
MRTS50 Specific Quality System Requirements
MRTS62 Bridge Substructure

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Reference Title
MRTS63 Cast-In-Place Piles
MRTS63A Piles for Ancillary Structures
MRTS64 Driven Tubular Steel Piles (with reinforced concrete pile shaft)
MRTS65 Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles
MRTS66 Driven Steel Piles
MRTS70 Concrete
MRTS73 Manufacture of Prestressed Concrete Members and Stressing Units
MRTS74 Supply and Erection of Prestressed Concrete Deck and Kerb Units
MRTS75 Supply and Erection of Prestressed Concrete Girders
MRTS76 Supply and Erection of Steel Girders
MRTS77 Bridge Deck
MRTS84 Deck Wearing Surface
MRTS91 Conduits and Pits
MRTS92 Traffic Signal and Road Lighting Footings
MRTS93 Traffic Signals
MRTS94 Road Lighting
MRTS140 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
MRTS141 Microtunnelling and Pipe Jacking
MRTS142 Thrust Boring and Auger Boring
SP1 Ver. 2.2 Standard for the Australian Survey Control Network (www.icsm.gov.au/)
- Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 (Qld)
- Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Regulation, 2014
TN163 Third Party Utility Infrastructure Installation in State Controlled Roads
Technical Guidelines
TN165 Survey Marks (Transport and Main Roads Surveying Standards)
TMR Surveying TMR Surveying Standards Part 1 – General Information
Standards
TMR Surveying Standards Part 2 – Geomatic Survey Types
Schedule 1 – Codes, Linestyles and Examples

4 Quality system requirements

4.1 Hold Points, Witness Points and Milestones

General requirements for Hold Points, Witness Points and Milestones are specified in Clause 5.2 of
MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

There are no Milestones defined.

The Hold Points and Witness Points applicable to this Technical Specification are summarised in
Table 4.1.

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Table 4.1 – Hold Points, Witness Points and Milestones

Clause Hold Point Witness Point Milestone

6 1. Validation of survey
information.
7.1 2. Validation of existing
survey control prior to
Works.
7.2.5 3. Submission of survey
control.
7.3 1. Disturbance or
destruction of survey
marks.

7.3.2 2. Report historical mark.

4. Cadastral survey
reference mark protection
prior to noise fence
construction.
5. Cadastral survey
reference mark protection
prior to retaining wall
construction.

7.3.3 6. Cadastral survey

reference mark protection
prior to excavations or
trenching.
7. Cadastral survey
reference mark protection
prior to removal /
demolition of kerbs, kerb
and channel and
concrete slabs.
7.4 3. Relocate survey control
mark.
9.2 8. Error in setting out.
11.2.1 4. Survey of topsoil
stripped area.
11.2.2 5. Survey bottom of
excavation for cuttings.
11.2.3 6. Survey excavation area
of unsuitable material.
7. Survey after backfill.
8. Survey bottom of
11.2.4 excavation area for end
structures.
11.2.5 9. Survey top of
embankment including
batters.
11.2.6 10. Survey top of subgrade.

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Clause Hold Point Witness Point Milestone

11.3.1 11. Survey top of every
pavement layer
(non-concrete).
11.5.1 9. Survey of drainage
system and culverts.
11.5.2 10. Survey of gullies.
11.5.3 11. Survey of access
chambers.
11.5.4 12. Survey of subsoil
drains.
11.5.5 13. Survey of vertical
drains.
11.6.1 14. Survey bottom of
retaining wall pad / strip
excavations.
15. Survey top of retaining
wall pad / strip footings.
11.6.3 16. Survey bottom of noise
fence pile / spread
excavation.
17. Survey top of noise
fence pile / spread
footing.
11.6.4 18. Survey bottom of traffic
signal and road lighting
footing excavation.
11.6.5 19. Survey load bearing
footing excavations.
11.6.6 20. Survey of concrete
masonry / crib wall
footing excavations.
11.7 12. Survey of TETS conduits
and pits.
11.11 13. Survey of third party
underground assets –
including Public Utility
Plant (PUP).
13 14. Survey of existing 21. Survey of buried
underground assets. temporary Works.
15 22. Deliverables handover.

5 Surveyor competency
The Contractor:

a) Must employ a Contractor’s Surveyor who must:

i. meet the competency requirements as specified in the relevant categories under

Section 2.4.3 of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 1, and

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ii. have the minimum years of experience as specified in the relevant categories under
Section 2.4.3 of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 1.

b) The Contractor’s Surveyor must conduct and/or direct and supervise all surveys as prescribed
under the Supervision requirements in Section 2.4.3 of the TMR Surveying Standards and
must be authorised to discuss and resolve technical surveying related issues on Site.

6 Receipt of survey information

The Surveyor is to check that enough information to enable undertaking survey Works, has been
received prior to undertaking any survey Works. This can include the Ground and Feature
Model (GFM), 12d model or digital model, survey control, plans, drawings, construction specifications,
contract documents, annexures, standards and schedules and notice of such validation provided to
the Administrator. Hold Point 1

7 Survey control
7.1 Validation of existing survey control prior to Works

Prior to construction Works, where existing survey control is provided by the Department of Transport
and Main Roads, the Contractor must check all survey control marks, as defined in Clause 7.3.1 and
secondary control marks, as defined in Clause 7.3.2, for height and any disturbance since installation.

All height checks must be undertaken as prescribed in Section 6.6 of the TMR Surveying Standards,
Part 1.

If any survey control mark is deemed to be disturbed or required to be relocated as specified in

Clause 7.4, or does not meet the accuracy requirements as specified in Table 7.2.1.2(a), or
Table 7.2.1.2 (b), the Contractor is to establish new coordinates and height values as specified in
Clause 7.2.

Following all survey control validation activities, the Contractor is to submit to the Administrator with
copies to Transport and Main Roads region / district’s Principal Surveyor the following: Hold Point 2

• results of the validation survey

• all existing survey control mark values that have been accepted and adopted for the work

• any relocated survey control mark values that have been accepted and adopted for the work,
and

• obtain any additional survey data necessary for design and any other purposes.

7.2 Establishing survey control

7.2.1 Survey control for roads and associated Works

If survey control is not provided by the Principal, or if new survey control is to be established that is fit
for purpose for construction surveying, then the following applies:

a) All survey heights and horizontal co-ordinate systems must match the project co-ordinate
values as listed in the contract drawings.

b) Control survey for the Contractor’s work must be conducted in accordance with the
recommended survey and reduction practices specified in Standard for the Australian Survey
Control Network – SP1 Ver. 2.2 and its relevant guidelines (www.icsm.gov.au/).

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c) For the Contractor’s work, height control requires that existing Permanent Survey Marks must
be supplemented by new Temporary Bench Marks such that the spacing between the
Permanent Survey Marks and Temporary Bench Marks is a maximum of 500 m. The practice
for installing Temporary Bench Marks is prescribed in Section 6.5 of TMR Surveying
Standards, Part 1. Levelling procedure and accuracy of Temporary Bench Marks is specified
in Section 6.6 of TMR Surveying Standards, Part 1.

7.2.1.1 Resections

Once validation of existing control and/or establishment of survey control has been completed, there
are often instances during construction Works where it is acceptable to establish in-fill control by
resection methodology. Resection methodology for establishing in-fill control is acceptable under the
following conditions:

• Physical marks or remote prism (for example, bolted in a wall or stable structure) must be
placed or established. They can be less robust marks than survey control marks (for example,
pegs, nails in concrete and so on), but must be stable, semi-permanent and fit for purpose.

• Observations to a minimum of three survey or secondary control marks on both faces, must
be measured.

• Angular geometry needs to be sound. Small measurement errors increase the resultant error
ellipse rapidly on very narrow angle geometry. Angles less than 10° must not be used.

• Tripod mounted traverse prisms should be used on all survey or secondary control marks.

• Once resected coordinates are calculated, use these values to set out the survey or
secondary control marks and compare resultant differences. Accept only if coordinate
residuals are within +/- 5 mm.

• Other resected marks must not be used as part of a resection, and

• Once resected values are accepted, a check to another previously set out mark from another
survey control point is recommended.

7.2.1.2 Survey control accuracy

Survey control accuracy requirements are specified in Table 7.2.1.2(a) and Table 7.2.1.2(b).

Table 7.2.1.2(a) – Survey accuracy control requirements

Clause Clause Work activity Hz SU* Hz RU Hz RU ppm

No. (mm) (mm)* (linear
misclose
ratio)
7.2.1.2 Survey Control Survey Control Marks (vide < 15 - -
Accuracy least squares adjustment).
Construction Project Survey - < 10 30
Control Marks (Secondary
Control Marks) – vide
bowditch adjustment.
Construction Project Survey < 10 - -
Control Marks (Secondary
Control Marks) – vide least
squares adjustment.

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Clause Clause Work activity Hz SU* Hz RU Hz RU ppm

No. (mm) (mm)* (linear
misclose
ratio)
7.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Bridge Survey Control ≤2 - -
Control Marks (vide least squares
Accuracy adjustment).
7.2.1.1 Resections Resections (Road ≤ 15 - -
Construction Survey
Control).
7.2.2.1 Bridge Resections (Bridge Survey ≤3 - -
Construction Control).
Survey Control

7.2.1.2(b) – Survey accuracy control requirements

Clause Clause Work Activity Vertical Vertical

No. RU (mm)* misclose
7.2.1.2 Survey Control Survey Control Marks. 10 12 mm*√k
Accuracy
Construction Project Control 3 6 mm*√k
Marks (Secondary Control Marks).
7.2.2.1 Bridge Survey Control Bridge Survey Control Marks. 1.5 6 mm*√k
Accuracy
*Uncertainty values at 95% Confidence Level

The Contractor must verify and accept the construction project survey control for the Contractor’s
work.

i. Survey Control Marks – project reference frame marks are the primary on site reference
marks for each project. They primarily consist of Permanent Survey Marks (PSM) and shall
have a minimum spacing of 500 m between each other:

• Horizontal accuracy – unless specified in the drawings or documentation, Survey

Uncertainty (SU) of < 0.015 m at 95% confidence level.

• Vertical accuracy – unless specified otherwise in the drawings or documentation, the

accuracy requirements are as specified in Table 7.2.1.2(b).

ii. Construction project survey control (Secondary control) – construction project survey control
shall use as datum, where available, the projects underlying survey control network used to
create the project design (that is, the pre-design survey). The preferred method of estimating
the Survey Uncertainty (SU) for construction project survey control marks is by applying a
minimally constrained adjustment of the construction project survey control network. However,
for evaluating the quality of a conventional linear survey traverse, the preferred and suitable
means adopted by Transport and Main Roads, is to perform a linear misclose adjustment to
calculate Relative Uncertainty (RU). Minimum spacing and density between placed
construction project control marks should be fit for purpose for the lot under construction and
maximum spacing should not exceed 150 m.

• Horizontal accuracy - unless specified in the drawings or documentation, Relative

Uncertainty (RU) < 30 ppm (linear misclose ratio) between individual marks.

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• Vertical accuracy - unless specified in the drawings or documentation, the allowable

misclose (in millimetres) as determined by reciprocal level runs must not be greater than
6mm * √k where ‘k’ is the distance in kilometres.

7.2.2 Bridge construction survey control

There are other exceptions where plan coordinates are based on a plane system rather than a map
projection system. These can apply to bridges and structures where the combined scale factor can
have a significant impact on construction tolerances. The best practice to adopt in these cases,
including resections, is specified in Section 6.6 Bridge Construction Survey, TMR Surveying
Standards, Part 2.

7.2.2.1 Bridge survey control accuracy

7.2.2.1.1 Horizontal

The preferred method of estimating the Survey Uncertainty (SU) for bridge survey control marks is by
applying a minimally constrained adjustment of the bridge survey control network. Examples of bridge
network geometry and measurement criteria can be found in Section 6.6 TMR Surveying Standards,
Part 2. SU values are specified in Table 7.2.1.2(a).

7.2.2.1.2 Vertical

Independent two way level runs are required on all Bridge Survey Control Marks. The allowable
misclose for this level run is 6mm * √ km. In addition, the maximum Relative Uncertainty (RU) for
heights between adjacent Bridge Survey Control Marks is 1.5 mm.

7.2.3 Ongoing validation and maintenance

Ongoing validation and maintenance of survey control is essential during the construction process,
especially after rainfall events and nearby construction activities.

7.2.4 Naming and coding of survey marks

Refer to TN165 Survey Marks (Transport and Main Roads Surveying Standards) for standardised
naming and coding for the different types of survey marks.

7.2.5 Submission of survey control

Submission of survey control validation results are to be provided to the Administrator and Transport
and Main Roads region / district’s Principal Surveyor, prior to commencement of Works. Hold Point 3

If a region or district does not have a Principal Surveyor, then all enquiries to the Principal Surveyor
shall be made through: [email protected].

Subsequent to the survey control validation check, if any errors are found with the supplied survey
control, then contact the above.

7.3 Protection of survey marks

The Contractor shall keep in their true positions all survey marks specified in the Contract, or as
supplied by the Administrator.

Prior to undertaking Works, the Contractor shall identify and notify the Administrator of any such
survey marks that are at risk of being disturbed or obliterated.

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If a survey control mark, as defined in Clause 7.3.1, is disturbed or obliterated, the Contractor shall
within one business day notify the Administrator and, unless the Administrator otherwise directs, the
Contractor shall reinstate the survey mark in its original or more suitable location. This requirement
must also be fulfilled during contractual works and prior to practical completion. Witness Point 1

If the disturbance or obliteration of survey control marks, as defined in Clause 7.3.1, is caused by a
person referred to under Site access for the Principal and others under the conditions of the contract,
other than the Contractor, the cost incurred by the Contractor in reinstating the survey control mark,
shall be valued as a variation under the conditions of the Contract. The Contractor’s attention is
directed to the possible existence of survey control marks within or near the Site.

7.3.1 Survey control marks and benchmarks

Survey Control Marks are significant survey marks placed at approximately 1 km intervals and have
the highest order of accuracy. These are defined in Section 6.4 of the TMR Surveying Standards,
Part 1. Destruction, maintenance and replacement of these marks are controlled under Survey mark
protection and by the Survey Control Marks Register as specified in Section 6.4.1 and Section 6.4.2 of
the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2. Permanent Survey Marks are the preferred mark to be placed
and can also include Benchmarks. The Contractor must avoid, where reasonably possible,
disturbance of Survey Control Marks and Benchmarks and must re-establish any Survey Control
Marks and Benchmarks disturbed or affected by the Contractor’s work. Prior to the commencement of
work and if subsequently requested by the Administrator, the Contractor must inform in writing to the
Administrator and Transport and Main Roads region / district’s Principal Surveyor of any:

i. proposed changes to any Survey Control Marks or Benchmarks, or

ii. proposed destruction of any Survey Control Marks or Benchmarks.

7.3.1.1 Placement and recording of permanent survey marks

Section 14(2) of the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Regulation 2014 Part 4 states that:

'A person must not place or reinstate a permanent survey mark for a survey unless the person is:

a) a surveyor, or

b) a person supervised by a surveyor.'

7.3.2 Secondary control marks

Secondary Control marks may consist of survey marks and reference marks that have been previously
placed by traversing between survey control marks. Destruction, maintenance and replacement for
these marks are controlled under Survey Mark Protection and by the Survey Control Marks Register
Section 6.4.1 and Section 6.4.2 of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2. Reference marks in urban
areas require additional care.

The Contractor must report historical survey marks (protected under the Survey and Mapping
Infrastructure Act 2003 (Qld)) such as blazed trees or bench marks to the Administrator who will obtain
and provide management guidance that the Contractor must implement. Witness Point 2

7.3.3 Cadastral reference mark protection

Destruction, maintenance and replacement for these marks are controlled under Survey Mark
Protection and by the Survey Control Marks Register Section 6.4.1 Survey Mark Protection and
Section 6.4.2 Survey Control Register of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2.

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An assessment is to be undertaken to identify cadastral marks that may need protecting prior to
excavations for:

a) Footings to be undertaken in accordance with MRTS15 Noise Fences and notice of such
Works provided to the Administrator and Transport and Main Roads region / district's Principal
Surveyor. Hold Point 4

b) Construction of retaining walls undertaken in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining

Structures and Protective Treatments. If the assessment deems it necessary, a survey for
identifying and protecting cadastral survey marks shall be undertaken as specified in
Table 7.3.3 and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator and Transport and Main
Roads region / district's Principal Surveyor. Hold Point 5

c) Earthwork cuttings or trenching Works undertaken in accordance with MRTS04 General

Earthworks and/or TN163 Third Party Utility Infrastructure Installation in State-Controlled
Roads Technical Guidelines. If the assessment deems it necessary, a survey for identifying
and protecting cadastral survey marks shall be undertaken as specified in Table 7.3.3 and
notice of such Works provided to the Administrator and Transport and Main Roads region /
district's Principal Surveyor. Hold Point 6

d) Where removal / demolition of kerbs, kerbs and channel and concrete slabs are to be
removed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective
Treatments or where specified in the drawings, an assessment survey for identifying and
protecting of cadastral survey marks shall be undertaken as specified in Table 7.3.3 and
notice of Works provided to the Administrator and Transport and Main Roads region / district's
Principal Surveyor. Hold Point 7

Enquiries regarding assessments can be obtained through Transport and Main Roads
region / district’s Principal Surveyor.

Table 7.3.3 – Cadastral reference mark protection

Clause Cadastral reference mark Work Activity

protection survey
Noise Fence footings

Retaining wall footings

Identification and protection of cadastral reference
Excavation Works for cuttings or marks shall be undertaken by a Cadastral Surveyor
7.3.3
trenching prior to excavation Works as directed by Transport and
Main Roads region / district’s Principal Surveyor.
Removal / demolition of kerbs,
kerb and channel and concrete
slabs

7.3.3.1 How to protect survey marks

A cadastral surveyor should be engaged to determine the likelihood of any survey marks being
interfered with on a construction project. This is achieved by the surveyor carrying out a cadastral
search and review of the proposed Works and potential impact on any survey marks and property
boundaries in the vicinity. If marks will be interfered with, then an Identification Survey plan
(Ident Plan) may need to be completed well in advance of any Works commencing.

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This pre-construction Ident Plan physically locates and verifies the existence of any cadastral survey
marks and PSMs within the corridor and places additional survey marks in safe locations surrounding
the work site as recovery marks. This Ident Plan is lodged with the Department of Resources as a
record of survey available on the public register. Any PSMs shown as ‘gone’ on the Ident Plan, will be
updated in the Survey Control Database as being ‘not found’.

Depending on the size and nature of the project and once all Works are completed, a post
construction Ident survey may be required to re-establish sufficient cadastral survey marks and PSMs
in suitable locations throughout the completed construction site, to facilitate future and efficient
reinstatement of property boundaries. This post-construction Ident Plan would also be lodged with the
Department of Resources. If PSMs are disturbed or adversely affected from construction, further
surveys may be required to coordinate and/or level PSMs to suitably re-establish the pre-construction
horizontal and vertical control networks.

7.4 Relocation of survey control marks

If the Contractor wishes to relocate an existing Survey control mark, the Administrator shall be notified
in writing at least five business days prior to such intended relocation. Witness Point 3

The notice shall include a description of the proposed method for coordinating and levelling the new
survey mark. If another Authority's survey mark is involved, the Contractor shall also obtain written
approval from the other Authority and submit a copy of such approval to the Administrator and to
Transport and Main Roads region / district’s Principal Surveyor.

7.5 Identification markers

The Contractor shall place identification markers at a minimum of 100 m spacing along each control
line for road centrelines and adjacent to each tangent point. Such markers shall show the chainage
and any other relevant information. All identification markers must be placed as specified, unless
directed otherwise by the Administrator.

8 Validation of existing ground surface prior to Works

Prior to breaking ground, if the Contractor wishes to dispute the existing ground surface terrain model,
then this shall be done in accordance with MRS04 General Earthworks.

The Contractor shall provide validation of the survey control information to the Administrator. See
Clause 7.2.5.

If a sample survey of set of points is required in accordance with MRS04 General Earthworks, the
Contractor shall undertake this survey to the accuracy requirements specified in Clause 8.1. The
survey information provided to the Administrator shall show height differences between surveyed
points and the original surface terrain model. Any points that exceed the values specified in
Table 1.3.1.4c Interpolated heights of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2 should be highlighted.

If an additional independent ground survey of the disputed area is required in accordance with
MRS04 General Earthworks, the Contractor shall undertake this survey to the accuracy requirements
specified in Clause 8.1.

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8.1 Survey accuracy

The Contractor must verify and accept the accuracy of the existing ground surface types for the
Contractor’s work as follows:

i. Horizontal - must meet accuracy requirements as specified for the various ground surface
types in Table 1.3.1.4a, TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2, and

ii. Vertical – must meet accuracy requirements as specified for the various ground surface types
in Table 1.3.1.4b, TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2.

8.2 Metadata

All survey information / data that is captured and provided to Transport and Main Roads, must provide
metadata as prescribed in Section 7.7 of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 1.

9 Setting out the Works

9.1 General

Setting out of all items shown on the drawings or listed in the Contract is the responsibility of the
Contractor. For identification markers, see Clause 7.5.

9.2 Errors in setting out

If the Contractor discovers an error in the position, level, dimensions or alignment of any work under
the Contract, the Contractor shall within one business day notify the Administrator and, unless the
Administrator otherwise directs, the Contractor shall rectify the error. Hold Point 8

If the error has been caused by incorrect survey marks supplied by the Administrator, the cost incurred
by the Contractor in rectifying the error shall be valued as a variation under the conditions of the
Contract.

9.3 Earthworks
All setting out activities for earthworks including survey accuracy are specified in Table 9.3.

Table 9.3 – Setting out requirements for earthworks

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Hz

& Vt (mm)
9.3.1 Topsoil stripping As per marked out on the drawings at minimum ± 50
area of 20 m intervals. Or if undertaken by machine
guidance then using Global Navigation Satellite
Systems (GNSS) is acceptable.
9.3.3 Excavations Includes: Control lines, toe of batter at subgrade ± 25
level and batter interfaces (catch points) and all
at minimum of 20 m intervals including tangent
points and as specified on the drawings. Or if
Works undertaken by machine guidance,
undertake independent checks using alternative
measurement techniques to achieve ± 25 mm
accuracy at minimum 100 m intervals.
*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

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9.3.1 Stripping of topsoil area

The stripping of topsoil area shall be set out in accordance with the shapes, lines and other
requirements shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks.

9.3.2 Excavations

Excavations shall be set out in accordance with the shapes, lines, dimensions and other requirements
shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks. If the ground height at
the location of the design batter interface (catch point) does not match the actual ground height, the
catch point shall be adjusted accordingly (by multiplying the height difference by the batter slope
gradient).

If the batter slope is higher (that is, exceeding the values specified in Table 1.3.1.4c Interpolated
heights of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2) than the design location, or if the catch point
encroaches inside the property boundary (see Figure 9.3.2), then notice of such shall be provided to
the Administrator.

Figure 9.3.2 – Excavation catch point

9.3.3 Embankments

Embankments shall be set out in accordance with the shapes, lines, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks. If the
ground height at the location of the design batter interface (catch point) does not match the actual
ground height, the catch point shall be adjusted accordingly (by multiplying the height difference by the
batter slope gradient). If the batter slope is lower (that is, exceeding the values specified in
Table 1.3.1.4c Interpolated heights of the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2) than the design location,
or if the catch point encroaches inside the property boundary (see Figure 9.3.3), then notice of such
shall be provided to the Administrator.

Note: To measure within tolerance, the measurement accuracy requirements must be better than the
tolerance requirements. The survey accuracy requirements are at least half that of the tolerance
specification.

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Figure 9.3.3 – Embankment catch point

9.4 Pavement, pavement drains, kerbs, channels and kerb and channel

All setting out activities for pavement layers, pavement drains, kerb, channel and kerb and channel
including survey accuracy are specified in Table 9.4.

Table 9.4 – Setting out requirements for pavement, pavement drains, kerb, channel and kerb
and channel

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Insitu Stabilised Pavements Use horizontal and vertical
using Cement or Cementitious geometry of control alignments and
Blends as specified on the drawings to set
out at a minimum of 20 m intervals
Insitu Stabilised Pavements all edges, changes in grade, crown,
using Foamed Bitumen crests and dips in vertical geometry
± 25 -2 and +5
including tangent points. If using
Machine Guidance, setting out of
suitable fit for purpose independent
Plant-Mixed Foamed Bitumen stable marks in suitable locations
Stabilised Pavements should be installed for height
control checks.
Use horizontal and vertical
geometry of control alignments and
as specified on the drawings to set
out at a minimum of 20 m intervals
9.4.1 all edges, changes in grade, crown,
Lean Mix Concrete Sub-base crests and dips in vertical geometry
± 10 ±5
for Pavements including tangent points. If using
Machine Guidance, setting out of
suitable fit for purpose independent
stable marks in suitable locations
should be installed for height
control checks.
Unbound pavement
Use horizontal and vertical
Plant-Mixed Heavily Bound geometry of control alignments and
(Cemented) Pavements as specified on the drawings to set
out at a minimum of 20 m intervals ± 25 ±5
Plant-Mixed Lightly Bound all edges, changes in grade, crown,
Pavements crests and dips in vertical geometry
including tangent points.
Asphalt Pavements

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Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
High Modulus Asphalt (EME2) If using Machine Guidance, setting
out of suitable fit for purpose
Concrete Pavement Base independent stable marks in
suitable locations should be ± 10 -2 and +10
installed for height control checks.
Use horizontal and vertical
Cast-in-Place Concrete kerb, geometry of control alignments (in
Channel, and Kerb and particular, the kerb lip line),
Channel including tangent points and as
specified on the drawings. Set out
9.4.2 in sufficient detail to suit site ±5 ±5
conditions. And set out marks
Precast Concrete Kerb, adjacent to proposed traffic and
Channel, and Kerb and road lighting footings to ensure
Channel tolerances are met for height
clearance of hold down bolts.
Use horizontal and vertical
geometry of control alignments,
Footpaths including Pram including tangent points and as
9.4.3 ± 10 ±5
Crossings specified on the drawings. Set out
in sufficient detail to suit Site
conditions.
Use horizontal and vertical
geometry as specified on the
± 25 ± 15*
drawings (invert). *Gradient shall
9.4.4 Pavement Drains not be less than 0.5%.
Use horizontal and vertical
geometry as specified on the ± 25 ±5
drawings (upper surface of drain).

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

9.4.1 Pavement layers

All pavement layers for the construction of sub-base, base and pavement surface shall be set out in
accordance with the shapes, lines, dimensions and other requirements shown on the drawings and in
accordance with MRTS05 Unbound Pavements, MRTS07B Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Cement
or Cementitious Blends, MRTS07C Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Foamed Bitumen,
MRTS08 Plant-Mixed Heavily Bound (Cemented) Pavements, MRTS09 Plant-Mixed Foamed Bitumen
Stabilised Pavements, MRTS10 Plant-Mixed Lightly Bound Pavements, MRTS30 Asphalt Pavements,
MRTS32 High Modulus Asphalt (EME2), MRTS39 Lean Mix Concrete Sub-base for Pavements and
MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base.

Figure 9.4.1 – Pavement layers

Surface

Base

Sub-base

Subgrade

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9.4.2 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel

Kerbs, channels and kerb and channel shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and
other requirements shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining
Structures and Protective Treatments.

9.4.3 Footpath including pram crossings

Footpaths shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements shown on
the drawings and documentation and in accordance with hand-placed concrete paving in
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments.

9.4.4 Pavement drains

Pavement drains shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements
shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS38 Pavement Drains.

9.5 Road furniture

All setting out activities for road furniture including survey accuracy are specified in Table 9.5.

Table 9.5 – Setting out requirements for road furniture

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Concrete Road Safety Horizontal and vertical geometry
Barrier of control alignments as specified
9.5.1 ± 25
on the drawings and
documentation.
Guard Rail Posts As specified on the drawings and
± 25
documentation.

9.5.2 Steel Beam Guardrail Horizontal and vertical geometry

of control alignments as specified
± 25 ±5
on the drawings and
documentation.
Proprietary Barrier Use horizontal and vertical
Systems geometry of control alignments,
9.5.3 ± 25 ±5
and as specified on the drawings
and documentation.
Wire Rope Barrier As specified on the drawings and
9.5.4 ± 25
documentation.
Road Signs / Project As specified on the drawings and
9.5.5 ± 25
Signs documentation.
Guide Posts As specified on the drawings and
9.5.6 ± 25
documentation.
Fencing As specified on the drawings and
9.5.7 ± 25
documentation.
Gates As specified on the drawings and
9.5.8 ± 25
documentation.
*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

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9.5.1 Concrete road safety barrier

Concrete road safety barriers shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

9.5.2 Steel beam guardrail

Steel beam guardrails, including posts and guardrail, shall be set out in accordance with the lines,
dimensions and other requirements shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS14 Road
Furniture.

9.5.3 Proprietary barrier system

Proprietary barrier systems shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

9.5.4 Wire rope barrier

Wire barrier systems shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements
shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

9.5.5 Road signs

Road signs shall be set out in accordance with the location details, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS14 Road
Furniture.

9.5.6 Guide posts

Guide posts shall be set out in accordance with the location details, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS14 Road
Furniture.

9.5.7 Fences

Fences shall be set out in accordance with the location details, dimensions and other requirements
shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

9.5.8 Gates

Gates shall be set out in accordance with the location details, dimensions and other requirements
shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

9.6 Drainage

All setting out activities for drainage including survey accuracy are specified in Table 9.6.

Table 9.6 – Setting out requirements for drainage Works

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Set out location of culverts. ± 50 -
Drainage Systems and Set out invert of culvert *provided that
9.6.1
Culverts grade shall not depart from those - ± 5*
specified by more than 1%.
Set out horizontal location of concrete
9.6.2 Concrete Gullies gullies in direction of construction ± 50 -
centreline.

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Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Set out horizontal location of concrete
gullies at right angles to construction ± 25 -
centreline.
Set out invert of concrete gullies. - ± 25
Set out heights at top of back-units,
- ±5
grates and frames.
Set out location of concrete side inlet
gullies.
Precast Concrete Side Inlet
9.6.2 *Notwithstanding that alignments of ±5* ±5*
Gullies
side inlet gully shall have smooth
lines.
Set out horizontal location of insitu
± 50 -
concrete access chamber.
Set out invert of insitu concrete
access chamber * provided that it
Insitu Concrete Access
joins neatly to existing drainage
9.6.3 Chambers and Precast - ± 25 *
structures and are at heights
Concrete Access Chambers
compatibility with other adjacent
structures.
Set out heights on tops of frames,
- ±5
surrounds and covers.
9.6.5 Vertical Drains Set out location of vertical drains. ± 100 -

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

9.6.1 Drainage systems and culverts

Drainage systems and culverts shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical
Specifications.

9.6.2 Gullies

Concrete gullies and precast concrete side inlet gullies shall be set out in accordance with the lines,
dimensions and other requirements shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments and Clause 8
MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.6.3 Access chambers

Access chambers shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements
shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining
Structures and Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.6.4 Subsoil drains

Subsoil drains shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements shown
on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and
Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

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9.6.5 Vertical drains

Vertical drains shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements shown
on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and
Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.7 Subsurface footings and pile caps

All setting out activities for Subsurface Footings, including survey accuracy, are specified in Table 9.7.

The Surveyor should also check that any proposed footings do not clash with any existing or proposed
underground assets (for example, subsequent drainage Works).

Table 9.7 – Setting out requirements for subsurface footings and pile caps

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Retaining Wall Pad / Strip Set out location, dimensions and
9.7.1 ±5 ± 10
Footings height of pad / strip footings.
Ancillary Pile Structure Set out location of footing. Set out
9.7.2 ± 35 ±3
Footing height location once constructed.
Set out location of pile / spread
footings and dimensions of
spread footings. Ensure centre to
Noise Fence
9.7.3 centre distance between posts +5 and -0 ± 10
Pile / Spread Footings
meets horizontal accuracy
requirements. Top of footing must
be higher than ground level.
Set out for traffic signal and road
± 10 -
lighting footings.
ITS Technologies Traffic
9.7.4 Signal and Road Lighting Set out holding down bolts of
Footings traffic signal and road lighting
- ±3
footings as per appropriate
Standard Drawing.
Load Bearing Footings Set out location, and dimensions
9.7.5 ± 25 ± 10
for excavation Works.
Concrete and Masonry Set out location and height of
9.7.6 ±5 ± 10
Retaining Wall Footings footings.
Crib Wall Footings Set out location and height of
9.7.6 ± 10 ± 10
footings.
Pile Caps for Ancillary Set out location and dimensions
9.7.7 ± 10 ±5
Structures of pile caps.
*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

9.7.1 Retaining wall pad / strip footings

Retaining wall pad / strip footings shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical
Specifications.

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9.7.2 Ancillary structure pile footings

Ancillary structure footings used for such applications as sign gantries, retaining walls, road barriers,
pad footings, light poles, masts, hoardings, advertising boards and other ancillary structures, shall be
set out in accordance with the details specified in the drawings, documentation and in accordance with
MRTS63A Piles for Ancillary Structures and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical
Specifications.

9.7.3 Noise fence pile / spread footings

Noise fence pile / spread footings shall be set out in accordance with the details specified in the
drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS15 Noise Fences and Clause 8
MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.7.4 ITS technologies traffic signal and road lighting footings

ITS Technologies traffic signal and road lighting footings shall be set out in accordance with the details
specified in the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS92 Traffic Signal and Road
Lighting Footings and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.7.5 Load bearing footings

Excavation detail for Load Bearing Footings shall be set out in accordance with the dimensions and
depths shown on the drawings and in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks and Clause 8
MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.7.6 Concrete masonry / crib wall footings

Concrete masonry / crib wall footings location shall be set out in accordance with the details specified
in the drawings and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective
Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.7.7 Pile caps for ancillary structures

The location and dimensional requirements for pile caps shall be set out in accordance with the details
specified in the drawings and in accordance with MRTS63A Piles for Ancillary Structures and
MRTS70 Concrete.

9.8 Traffic Engineering Technology and Systems (TETS) conduits and pits

All setting out activities for TETS Conduits and Pits, including survey accuracy are specified in
Table 9.8.

Table 9.8 – Setting out requirements for conduits and pits (TETS)

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Set out allocated corridors, design
Allocated corridors, design surface heights and design subgrade
9.8.1 surface heights and other surface heights and geometric design ± 10 ± 50
geometric designs of other geometric design (for
example, drainage and pole footings).
Generally, locations of conduits
shown on the Standard Drawings are
indicative only and set out to best suit
9.8.1 Conduits N/A ± 50
site conditions including within
allocated corridors and avoiding
clashes with other geometric designs.

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Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Set out pits in the locations shown on
the standard drawings or described
9.8.2 Pits elsewhere in the Contract. And to suit ± 10 -
site conditions including previous set
out constraints.
Set out allocated corridors, design
Allocated corridors, design surface heights and design subgrade
9.8.1 surface heights and other surface heights and geometric design ± 10 ± 50
geometric designs of other geometric design (for
example, drainage and pole footings).

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

9.8.1 Conduits

Prior to setting out of conduits, setting out of allocated corridors, design surface heights and design
subgrade surface heights and geometric design of other geometric design (for example, drainage and
pole footings) shall be undertaken in accordance with the section on Underground Assets, Part 2 TMR
Surveying Standards. This work is undertaken to ensure construction conformance requirements and
identify potential clashes.

Conduits shall be set out in the locations shown on the standard drawings or described elsewhere in
the Contract. Generally, locations of conduits are indicative only and set out best to suit site conditions
and in accordance with MRTS91 Conduits and Pits and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical
Specifications. Generally, setting out of conduits is not required to be set out by a Surveyor.

9.8.2 Pits

Pits shall be set out in the locations shown on the standard drawings or described elsewhere in the
Contract. Generally, locations of pits are indicative only and set out best to suit site conditions and in
accordance with MRTS91 Conduits and Pits and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical
Specifications.

9.9 Retaining walls (above ground)

All setting out activities for concrete retaining walls, crib walls, boulder walls, soil nailing, passive rock
dowels and active rock bolts including survey accuracy are specified in Table 9.9.

Table 9.9 – Setting out requirements for retaining walls (above ground) and soil nail walls

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Set out location on top of concrete
±5 -
retaining wall.
9.9.1 Concrete Retaining Walls
*Except where it is required to join
- ± 10 *
neatly to adjacent structures.
Set out location on alignment of crib
± 10
wall.
9.9.2 Crib Walls
*Except where it is required to join
- ± 10 *
neatly to adjacent structures.

9.9.3 Boulder Walls Set out location on front face of wall. ± 75 -

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Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)

Set out location of front face of wall.

9.9.4 Reinforced Soil Structures ± 25 ± 15 *
*Except ± 5 where adjacent to bridge
abutments.

Soil nails shall be set out in the

locations and, if required, in
accordance with the details specified in Drawing Drawing
9.9.5 Soil Nailing
the drawings to ensure that the front specific specific
end of the soil nails and rock bolts meet
tolerance requirements.
Active rock bolts shall be set out in the
Drawing Drawing
9.9.6 Active Rock Bolts locations and in accordance with the
specific specific
details specified in the drawings.
Passive rock dowels shall be set out in
Drawing Drawing
9.9.7 Passive Rock Dowels the locations and in accordance with
specific specific
the details specified in the drawings.

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

9.9.1 Concrete retaining walls

Concrete retaining walls shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other
requirements shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical
Specifications.

9.9.2 Crib walls

Crib walls shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements shown on
the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and
Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.9.3 Boulder walls

Boulder walls shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and other requirements shown
on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and
Protective Treatments and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.9.4 Reinforced soil structure retaining walls

Reinforced Soil Structure retaining walls shall be set out in accordance with the lines, dimensions and
other requirements shown on the drawings, documentation and in accordance with
MRTS06 Reinforced Soil Structures and Clause 8 MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications.

9.9.5 Soil nailing

Soil nailing shall be set out in the locations and in accordance with the details specified in the
drawings and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments.

9.9.6 Active rock bolts

Rock bolts shall be set out in the locations and in accordance with the details specified in the drawings
and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments.

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9.9.7 Passive rock dowels

Rock dowels shall be set out in the locations and in accordance with the details specified in the
drawings and in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments.

9.10 Third party underground assets – Public Utility Plant (PUP)

Unless explicitly specified in other contractual arrangements, setting out requirements for third party
assets is generally undertaken by the relevant utility authorities and is out of scope in this document.

9.11 Bridges

Abutments and piers shall be set out on the site by a surveyor experienced in bridge construction in
accordance with MRTS62 Bridge Substructure.

All setting out activities for bridges including survey accuracy are specified in Table 9.11.

Table 9.11 – Setting out requirements bridges

Clause Setting out Work activity Accuracy* Accuracy*

Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Bridge Survey Control and SU ≤2 mm RU 1.5 mm
7.2.2 Refer to Clause 7.2.2.
Pier Control lines @95% CI @ 95% CI
Set out from Bridge Survey Control
9.11.1 Piles ± 35 ±5
and Pier Control lines.
9.11.2 Pile Caps ± 10 ±5
For best practice, set out Pile caps,
9.11.3 Columns Abutments, Headstocks and Core ±3 ±3
holes as recommended in
9.11.4 Abutments and Headstocks ±3 ±3
Clause 6.6.9.4 and 6.6.9.5 as
9.11.5 Core Holes prescribed in the TMR Surveying ±3 -
Standards, Part 2.
9.11.6 Pedestals / Plinths ±3 ± 1.5
Set out from Bridge Survey Control
9.11.7 Girders / Deck Units ±3 -
and Pier Control lines.
Set out from Bridge Survey Control
9.11.7 Deck ±3 ±3
line.
Set out from Bridge Survey Control
9.11.8 Kerbs and Parapets ±3 -
line.
Set out from Bridge Survey Control
9.11.8 Relieving Slabs ±5 ±5
line.

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level unless stated otherwise.

9.11.1 Piles

Piles shall be set out in accordance with MRTS62 Bridge Substructure, MRTS63 Cast in Place Piles,
MRTS64 Driven Tubular Steel Piles (with reinforced concrete pile shaft), MRTS65 Precast
Prestressed Concrete Piles or MRTS66 Driven Steel Piles and other requirements shown on the
drawings and documentation.

9.11.2 Pile caps

Pile caps shall be set out in accordance with accordance with MRTS62 Bridge Substructure and
MRTS70 Concrete and other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

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9.11.3 Columns

Columns shall be set out in accordance with MRTS62 Bridge Substructure and MRTS70 Concrete and
other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

9.11.4 Abutments and headstocks

Abutments and headstocks shall be set out in accordance with MRTS62 Bridge Substructure and
MRTS70 Concrete and other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

9.11.5 Coreholes

Coreholes shall be set out in accordance with MRTS62 Bridge Substructure and MRTS70 Concrete
and other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

9.11.6 Pedestals / plinths

Pedestal / plinths shall be set out in accordance with MRTS62 Bridge Substructure and
MRTS70 Concrete and other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

9.11.7 Girders / deck units

Girders / deck units shall be set out in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete, MRTS74 Supply and
Erection of Prestressed Concrete Deck and Kerb Units, MRTS75 Supply and Erection of Prestressed
Concrete Girders and MRTS76 Supply and Erection of Steel Girders and other requirements shown
on the drawings and documentation.

9.11.8 Deck

The deck shall be set out in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete, MRTS77 Bridge Deck and
MRTS84 Deck Wearing Surface and other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

9.11.9 Kerbs and parapets

Kerbs and parapets shall be set out in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete and MRTS77 Bridge Deck
and other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

9.11.10 Relieving slabs

The relieving slabs shall be set out in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete and MRTS77 Bridge Deck
and other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

10 Compliance / conformance testing

This clause refers only to mandatory compliance / conformance testing requirements specified in
Transport and Main Roads Technical Specification documents.

10.1 Earthworks and subgrade treatments

All compliance testing activities to meet the geometric tolerance specifications for earthworks and
subgrade treatments shall be in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks and MRTS07A Insitu
Stabilised Subgrades using Quicklime or Hydrated Lime and/or other requirements shown on the
drawings and documentation. These activities typically include:

• stripping top soil

• subgrade treatments

• bottom of excavations

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• bottom of excavations for culverts and/or end structures

• bottom of excavations for channels and drains

• earth fill material in subgrade

• earth fill material – other than in backfill, subgrade or verge, and

• verge.

10.2 Pavement layers

All compliance testing activities including geometric specifications for pavement layers shall be in
accordance with MRTS05 Unbound Pavements, MRTS07B Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Cement
or Cementitious Blends, MRTS07C Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Foamed Bitumen,
MRTS08 Plant-Mixed Heavily Bound (Cemented) Pavements, MRTS09 Plant-Mixed Foamed Bitumen
Stabilised Pavements, MRTS10 Plant-Mixed Lightly Bound Pavements, MRTS30 Asphalt Pavements
and MRTS32 High Modulus Asphalt (EME2), MRTS39 Lean Mix Concrete Sub-base for Pavements
and MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base and/or other requirements shown on the drawings and
documentation. These activities include the sub-base, base and surface layers.

10.3 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel

All compliance testing activities including geometric specifications for kerbs, channels and kerb and
channel, shall be in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective
Treatments and/or other requirements shown on the drawings and documentation.

10.4 Pavement drains

All compliance testing activities including geometric specifications for pavement drains, shall be in
accordance with MRTS38 Pavement Drains and/or other requirements shown on the drawings and
documentation.

10.5 Noise fences

All conformance requirements for the constructed noise fence must meet the tolerance specifications
as specified in MRTS15 Noise Fences and/or other requirements shown on the drawings and
documentation.

10.6 Drainage

All compliance testing activities including geometric specifications for drainage, shall be in accordance
with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments and/or other requirements
shown on the drawings and documentation. These activities include:

• culverts

• gullies

• inlet gullies

• access chambers

• subsoil drains, and

• vertical drains.

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10.7 Conduits and pits

All conformance requirements for installed conduits must be met as specified in MRTS91 Conduits
and Pits and/or as required in the construction drawings and documentation.

10.8 Retaining wall footings

All conformance requirements for the constructed elements must meet the tolerance specifications, as
specified in MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments and/or as required in
the construction drawings and documentation.

10.9 Bridges

All conformance requirements for the constructed elements must meet the tolerance specifications as
specified in MRTS63 Cast in Place Piles, MRTS65 Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles, or
MRTS66 Driven Steel Piles, MRTS70 Concrete and MRTS77 Bridge Deck and/or as required in the
construction drawings and documentation.

10.9.1 Pile heave

The procedure for checking pile heave for driven piles shall be prepared by a Surveyor (as defined in
Clause 5) and adopted in agreement with the Administrator. General procedure should be as follows:

1. Check existing or establish Bridge Construction Survey Control as defined in Clause 7.2.2.

2. Measuring equipment and methodologies must be capable of +/- 1 mm precision.

3. Measure and record final height to specific physical mark on the pile upon completion of pile
driving and prior to driving adjacent pile in the same abutment or pier.

4. Re-check heights of Bridge Construction Survey Control.

5. Repeat procedure of points 3 and 4 for all piles in the same abutment or pier.

6. At the completion of all driven piles, re-measure heights of all piles in the same abutment or
pier.

7. If differences between the first measurements and second measurements determine the
heave to be greater than as specified in MRTS65 Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles, then
the piles shall be subject to blow restrikes as specified in MRTS65 Precast Prestressed
Concrete Piles.

8. Repeat points 3 to 7 if required and in agreement with the Administrators criteria for
acceptance.

9. Final results / report (that includes measuring equipment details and calibration records) shall
be certified by the Surveyor or Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland and
submitted to the Administrator before any stripping of the pile head occurs.

10.10 Ancillary structure footings

All conformance requirements for the constructed elements must meet the tolerance specifications as
specified in MRTS63A Piles for Ancillary Structures or as required in the construction drawings and
documentation.

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11 As Constructed Survey

As Constructed Survey comprise detailed Site survey measurements that provide an accurate
geospatial record and validation compliance of completed Works. As Constructed survey
information can be used to create a 3-dimensional (3D) digital representation (an object model with
regards to location, size and shape) of the physical and functional characteristics of the
infrastructure asset, which is a key component of Building Information Modelling (BIM). 3D BIM will
provide a logical structure of communication and control of accurate geospatial locational data
which will also significantly benefit future design and asset management.

11.1 Survey at practical completion

As a condition precedent to the issue of the Certificate of Practical Completion, the Contractor must
carry out and provide the Administrator with the As Constructed Survey deliverables of the Project
Works that details the actual location of the new infrastructure, including underground infrastructure
and demonstrates that the Project Works are within the Site.

11.2 Earthworks

As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for earthworks are specified in
Table 11.2. They also must be in accordance with associated drawings and contract documents.

Table 11.2 – As Constructed Survey – Earthworks (includes excavations, embankments,

subgrade, channels and open drains)

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
Full extent of stripped area. 10 m x 10 m grid
11.2.1 Stripped area minimum. Include dips and mounds and changes ± 25
in grade.
All edges and interfaces. 10 m cross section
minimum. Includes cut batters, crown, change in
11.2.2 Bottom of excavation ± 25
grade and at crests and dips in vertical curve
geometry.
All edges and interfaces. 10 m x 10 m grid
Bottom of excavated area of minimum. And sufficient density of points to
11.2.3 ± 15
unsuitable material provide shape to interpolated average accuracy
± 25 mm Hz & Vt.
Full extent of excavated area for end structures.
Bottom of excavated areas
11.2.4 And sufficient density of points to provide shape to ± 15
for end structures
interpolated average accuracy ± 25 mm Hz & Vt.
10 m cross sections minimum. Including bottom of
Top of embankment
batters, the crown, longitudinal breaklines, change
11.2.5 (including batters) prior to ± 25
in grade and at crests and dips in vertical curve
construction of the subgrade
geometry.

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Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
10 m cross sections minimum. Includes crown,
11.2.6 Top of subgrade longitudinal breaklines, change in grade and at ± 10
crests and dips in vertical curve geometry.
Bottom of excavations for Full width and at minimum 10 m intervals and
11.2.7 ± 25
channels and drains changes in direction (both horizontal and vertical).

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

11.2.1 Topsoil stripped area

After stripping of topsoil has been completed in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks, no
further work over the stripped area shall be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements
have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 4

11.2.2 Bottom of excavation

After excavation has reached subgrade level in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks, no
further work over the excavated area shall be undertaken, until the As Constructed Survey
requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 5

11.2.3 Excavated area of unsuitable material

After excavation of unsuitable material has been completed in accordance with MRTS04 General
Earthworks, no backfilling of the excavated area shall be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey
requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 6

After backfilling of the excavated area has been completed, an As Constructed Survey must be
undertaken and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 7

11.2.4 Bottom of excavated areas for end structures

After excavation for end structures has been completed in accordance with MRTS04 General
Earthworks, no placement of precast concrete items shall be undertaken until the As Constructed
Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator.
Witness Point 8

11.2.5 Top of embankment (including batters) prior to construction of the subgrade

After completion of earthworks to subgrade level and proof rolling in accordance with
MRTS04 General Earthworks, no construction of pavement Works shall be undertaken until the
As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the
Administrator. Witness Point 9

11.2.6 Top of subgrade

After completion of the subgrade in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks, MRTS07A Insitu
Stabilised Subgrades Using Quicklime or Hydrated Lime, MRTS07B Insitu Stabilised Pavements
Using Cement or Cementitious Blends and MRTS10 Plant-Mixed Lightly Bound Pavements no
covering of a subsequent layer shall be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements
have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 10

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11.2.7 Bottom of excavations for channels and drains

After completion of excavations for channels and drains have been completed, an As Constructed
Survey shall be undertaken.

11.3 Pavements, pavement drains, kerb, channel and kerb and channel

As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for pavements (non-concrete),

pavement drains, kerb, channel and kerb and channel are specified in Table 11.3. They also must be
in accordance with associated drawings and contract documents.

Table 11.3(a) – As Constructed Survey – pavement layers (non-concrete), pavement drains,

kerb, channel and kerb and channel

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Standards Hz & Vt
– Schedule 1) (mm)
10 m cross sections minimum that includes full
width, crown*, longitudinal breaklines, change in
grade, top** / toe edge of pavement layer and at
Top of every pavement crests and dips in vertical curve geometry.
11.3.1 ± 10
layer *Due to rounding of crown, capture 0.5 m either
side of crown.
**Due to rounding of top edge, capture 0.5 m either
side of top edge.
Must include the full shape of the kerb and channel.
(Use design dimensions if required for bottom of
Kerb and channel top of
11.3.2 kerb). Minimum at 10 m intervals, changes in grade, ±5
kerb back, top, invert and lip
direction and over and under verticals at crests and
dips in vertical curve geometry.
Must include the full shape of the footpath and pram
crossing. (Use design dimensions if required for
Footpath and Pram bottom of footpath). Minimum at 10 m intervals,
11.3.3 ±5
Crossings changes in grade, direction and over and under
verticals at crests and dips in vertical curve
geometry.
Full width and at minimum 10 m intervals and ± 10 Hz
11.3.4 Pavement Drain changes in direction (both horizontal and vertical). ± 5 Vt

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

Table 11.3(b) – As Constructed Survey – pavement layers (lean mix and concrete base)

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
As per requirements under survey at the top of the ± 10 Hz
Top Substrate substrate prescribed in MRTS39 Lean Mix
Concrete Sub-base for Pavements. ± 3 Vt
11.3.5
As per requirements under survey at the top of the ± 10 Hz
Top of Lean Mix Concrete
sub-base prescribed in MRTS39 Lean Mix
Sub-base ± 3 Vt
Concrete Sub-base for Pavements.
As per requirements for determining base invert ± 10 Hz
Top of Base Invert Level level in MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base. ± 3 Vt
11.3.6
Top of Concrete Pavement As per requirements under Base level surveys ± 10 Hz
Sub base prescribed in MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base. ± 3 Vt

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Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
As per requirements under Base level surveys ± 10 Hz
Top of Concrete Base prescribed in MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base. ± 3 Vt

Using 3D laser scanning technology can be an acceptable methodology of undertaking an

As Constructed Survey, if all the requirements including accuracy can be achieved as prescribed in
Table 11.3(a). Data extraction from the point cloud can then be applied to produce a 3D model.

In addition, to check the accuracy of the point cloud, an alternative method of measuring cross
sections using alternative measurement techniques shall be undertaken and data supplied. A
minimum of three cross section checks is required at maximum 100 m intervals.

11.3.1 Top of every pavement layer (non-concrete)

After completion of each pavement layer in accordance with MRTS05 Unbound Pavements,
MRTS07B Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Cement or Cementitious Blends, MRTS07C Insitu
Stabilised Pavements using Foamed Bitumen, MRTS08 Plant-Mixed Heavily Bound (Cemented)
Pavements, MRTS09 Plant-Mixed Foamed Bitumen Stabilised Pavements, MRTS10 Plant-Mixed
Lightly Bound Pavements, MRTS30 Asphalt Pavements and MRTS32 High Modulus Asphalt (EME2)
no covering of a subsequent layer shall be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements
have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 11

The layer in this case means the different layers that make up the road pavement; the sub-base
course, base course and surface (or wearing course) and not any individual compacted layers that
may make up a course.

Figure 11.3.1 – Typical cross section of As Constructed Survey and conformance locations for
pavement layers
Measurement locations should always be taken at the same chainage and offset dimensions to ensure
accurate thickness results

As Constructed Survey Pavement layer measurement locations

As Constructed Survey and Conformance Pavement layer measurement locations
Previous subgrade As Constructed Survey measurement locations
Previous subgrade As Constructed Survey and Conformance measurement locations

11.3.2 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after kerb, channel and kerb and channel Works has
been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective
Treatments.

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11.3.3 Footpaths and pram crossings

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after footpath Works have been completed in
accordance with hand-placed concrete paving in MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and
Protective Treatments.

11.3.4 Pavement drains

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after pavement drainage Works have been completed
in accordance with MRTS38 Pavement Drains.

11.3.5 Lean mix concrete sub-base

Surveying requirements for the substrata for lean mix concrete sub-base and top of lean mix concrete
sub-base are to be in accordance with MRTS39 Lean Mix Concrete Sub-base for Pavements and are
specified in Table 11.3(b).

11.3.6 Concrete pavement base

Surveying requirements for the invert level of the sub-base and top of the sub-base and base of
concrete pavements are to be in accordance with MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base and are
specified in Table 11.3(b).

For As Constructed Survey requirements for Lean Mix Concrete Sub-Base pavement and Concrete
Pavement Base pavement, refer to MRTS39 Lean Mix Concrete Sub-base for Pavements and
MRTS40 Concrete Pavement Base.

Note: MRTS40 Appendix D.2.1. If a survey procedure is adopted which produces an as built level
model of the top of both the sub-base and base, each with comparison to the design model, this
model may be accepted by the Administrator.

11.4 Road furniture

As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for road furniture are specified in
Table 11.4. They also must be in accordance with associated drawings and contract documents.

Table 11.4 – As Constructed Survey – Road furniture

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
At minimum of 10 m intervals, change in direction
Concrete Road Safety
11.4.1 and as per codes and examples of the TMR ± 25
Barrier
Surveying Standards – Schedule 1.
Guard Rail Posts Top centre of posts. ± 25
11.4.2 As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
Steel Beam Guardrail ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1.
Top of wire at minimum 10 m intervals, change in
11.4.3 Wire Rope Barrier direction and as per codes and examples of the ± 25
TMR Surveying Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
Road Signs / Project Signs ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1.
11.4.4
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
Variable Message Signs ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1.

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Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
At minimum of 20 m intervals, change in direction
11.4.5 Fences and as per codes and examples of the TMR ± 25
Surveying Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
11.4.6 Gates ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
11.4.7 Field Cabinets ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
Road Light Poles ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1.
11.4.8
Road Light Poles with Mast As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
± 25
Arm Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
Traffic Signal Poles ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1.
11.4.9
Traffic Signal Poles with As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
± 25
Mast Arm Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
Electricity Poles ± 25
Standards – Schedule 1
11.4.10
Electricity Poles with Road As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
± 25
Light Mast Arm Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
Standards – Schedule 1. Also record ambient air
11.4.11 Overhead Wires temperature and atmospheric description (for ± 50
example, bright / sunny, partly cloudy / overcast)
including estimated wind speed and direction.

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

11.4.1 Concrete road safety barriers

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the concrete road safety barrier has been
completed in accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

11.4.2 Guard rails

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the guard rail barrier has been completed in
accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

11.4.3 Wire rope barrier

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the wire rope barrier has been completed in
accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

11.4.4 Road signs / Variable message signs

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after road signs and variable message signs has been
completed in accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

11.4.5 Fences

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after fence construction has been completed in
accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

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11.4.6 Gates

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after gate construction has been completed in
accordance with MRTS14 Road Furniture.

11.4.7 Field cabinets

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the construction of field cabinets that can include
telecommunication and electrical cabinets has been completed in accordance with MRTS14 Road
Furniture.

11.4.8 Road light poles and road light poles with mast arms

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the construction of road light poles and road light
poles with mast arms has been completed in accordance with MRTS94 Road Lighting.

11.4.9 Traffic signal poles and traffic signal poles with mast arms

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the construction of traffic signal poles and traffic
signal poles with mast arms has been completed in accordance with MRTS93 Traffic Signals.

11.4.10 Electricity poles and electricity poles with road lighting mast arms

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the construction of electricity poles and electricity
poles with road lighting mast arms has been completed in accordance with the requirements of the
utility provider.

11.4.11 Overhead wires

Upon completion of overhead services (primarily electrical and aerial telecommunications), an As

Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.5 Drainage
The As Constructed Survey is for the specific purpose of recording the spatial location, size, shape
and any other relevant attribute information for the constructed objects. There are no restrictions on
how this can be done as long as the accuracy requirements in Table 11.5 are achieved. The
recommended As Constructed Survey methodologies for drainage are specified in Table 11.5. They
also must be in accordance with associated drawings and contract documents.

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Table 11.5 – As Constructed Survey – Drainage

Clause As Constructed Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

Survey codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
For pipes, survey discrete points at the crown at
each join. Measure internal diameter and pipe
thickness of exposed pipes.
For belled pipes, survey discrete points at the
crown of the belled socket end. At exposed spigot
ends, survey discrete points at the crown allowing
or the height of the belled socket. Measure
external dimension at exposed pipe at socket end.
Measure internal dimension and pipe thickness.
Measure taper and top of socket dimensions.
Drainage Systems and For box culverts, survey discrete points at ± 10
culverts under roadways minimum 10 m intervals along top outside edge
11.5.1 and top corners of base slab. Measure the height
dimension of the base slab. Survey discrete
points at the corner outside top edges for each
cell. Measure the internal dimensions of the box
culvert. For link slabs on multi-cell installations,
survey discrete points at the corner outside top
edges for each link slab. Measure the external
height dimension of the link slab.
Survey discrete points at exposed inverts for
pipes, belled pipes and box culverts.
Culvert Roadway end As prescribed the TMR Surveying Standards –
Structures (head walls, Schedule 1 for culvert end structure. ± 10
wing walls and aprons)
For the gully base, survey discrete points at the
outside top edge corners. Measure the height
dimension of the gully base.
For the gully chamber, survey discrete points at
Concrete or Precast the outside top edge corners. Measure the height
11.5.2 dimension and wall thickness of the gully ± 10
Concrete Side Inlet Gullies
chamber.
For the gully grate, survey discrete points at the
corners.
Survey the invert of the gully chamber.
For chamber base nib, survey discrete points
equally spaced on the top external outline of the
chamber base nib. Measure height of chamber
base nib.
For the chamber, survey minimum of four discrete
points equally spaced on the top external outline
of the chamber. Measure the wall thickness and
height of shaft and base.
For reducers, survey minimum of four discrete
Precast Concrete or Insitu points equally spaced on the top external outline
11.5.3 Concrete Access Circular of the reducer. Measure the wall thickness of the ± 10
Chambers reducer. Measure the collar heights at the top and
bottom of the reducer.
For the surround, survey minimum of four discrete
points equally spaced on the top external outline
of the surround. Measure height of surround.
For the lid, survey minimum of four discrete points
equally spaced on the top external outline of the
lid. Measure height of lid.
Survey invert of the chamber.

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Clause As Constructed Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

Survey codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
For chamber base, survey discrete points at the
corner outside top edges of the chamber base.
Measure height of chamber base.
For the chamber, survey discrete points at the
corner outside top edges of the chamber.
Measure the wall thickness and height of
Precast Concrete or Insitu chamber.
Concrete Access
For the surround, survey discrete points at the
Multi-sided Chambers
corner outside top edges of the surround.
Measure height of surround.
For the circular lid, survey minimum of four
discrete points equally spaced on the top external
outline of the lid. Measure height of lid.
Survey invert of the chamber.
Subsoil drains shall be surveyed at intervals not
11.5.4 Subsoil Drains exceeding 5 m and including every change ± 10
in (horizontal and direction vertical).
Vertical drains shall be surveyed at intervals not
11.5.5 Vertical Drains exceeding 5 m and including every change ± 10
in (horizontal and direction vertical).

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

11.5.1 Drainage systems and culverts

After installation of drainage systems and culvert Works have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, backfilling shall not be
undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and notice of such
Works (excludes delivery of As Constructed Survey information) provided to the Administrator.
Hold Point 9

11.5.2 Gullies

After installation of concrete gullies or precast concrete side inlet gullies have been completed in
accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, placement of
grates shall not be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and
notice of such Works (excludes delivery of As Constructed Survey information) provided to the
Administrator. Hold Point 10

Figure 11.5.2 following is an example of suggested capture methodology and dimensional attribute
information required, that may be adopted for As Constructed Survey of gullies.

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Figure 11.5.2 – As Constructed Survey of gullies

Gully pit and Field inlet

Element Capture method description Regular shape
GULLY BASE Lowest point on inside bottom of chamber
Outside top outline of gully base 1-4
GULLY Outside top outline of gully pit 5-8
GRATE Outside top outline of grate 9 - 12

11.5.3 Access chambers

After installation of precast concrete or insitu concrete access chambers have been completed in
accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, placement of
concrete top slabs shall not be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements have been
met and notice of such Works (excludes delivery of As Constructed Survey information) provided to
the Administrator. Hold Point 11

Figures 11.5.3(a) and 11.5.3(b) following are examples of suggested capture methodology and
dimensional attribute information required that may be adopted for As Constructed Survey of access
chambers.

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Figure 11.5.3(a) – As Constructed Survey of circular access chamber

Stormwater Access Chamber

Element Capture method description
CIRC BASE NIB Lowest point on inside bottom of chamber.
Capture top external circumference by using 4 points equally spaced. Example: CIRC
BASE NIB Points 1 – 4.
Note: If it is not possible to measure the CIRC BASE NIB, provide the
supplier (precast) or design drawing (insitu) dimensions and suffixed with a *
SHAFT & BASE Capture external circumference by using 4 points equally spaced.
Example: SHAFT & BASE Points 5 – 8.
REDUCER Generally, there are two different types, a non-concentric tapered cone that provides
a vertical wall and a concentric tapered cone. Capture methodology is the same.
Capture external circumference at the top of the REDUCER Points 9 – 12. Measure
external dimensions.
CIRC SURROUND Capture top external circumference of the surround by using 4 points equally spaced.
Example: CIRC SURROUND Points 13 – 16.
CIRC LID Capture top external circumference by using 4 points equally spaced. Points 17 – 20.

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Figure 11.5.3(b) – As Constructed Survey of multi sided access chamber

Stormwater Access Chamber

Element Capture method description
MSIDED BASE Outside top outline of base. NOTE: If it is not possible to measure the
base, use the supplier (precast) or design drawing (insitu) dimensions 1-4
and suffixed with a *

MISIDED CHAMBER Lowest point on inside bottom of chamber.

Outside top outline of chamber. 5-8
MISIDED SURROUND Outside top outline of surround. 9 - 12
CIRC LID Capture top external circumference by using four points equally 13 - 16
spaced.

11.5.4 Subsoil drains

After installation of subsoil drains have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, backfilling of the trench shall not be undertaken until
the As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the
Administrator. Witness Point 12

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11.5.5 Vertical drains

After installation of vertical drains have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, subsequent construction of pavement layers shall not
be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works
provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 13

11.5.6 Attribute information

Attribute information on the located assets shall include:

• asset owner

• asset type

• date of installation

• date of capture

• asset material

• size

• location, for example, top / crown, and

• status: for example 'constructed'.

11.6 Subsurface footings

Recommended As Constructed Survey methodologies for subsurface footings are specified in
Table 11.6. Accuracy requirements are specified in Table 11.6. They also must be in accordance with
associated drawings and contract documents.

Table 11.6 – As Constructed Survey – subsurface footings

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
Survey discrete points at the bottom corners and
bottom edges at minimum 2.5 m intervals of the
excavated area prior to concrete pour.
Survey discrete points at the top corners and top ± 5 Hz
Concrete Retaining Wall
11.6.1 edges at minimum 2.5 m intervals of the concrete
Pad / Strip Footing ± 10 Vt
footing prior to backfilling.
Survey discrete points along the bottom concrete
wall edges at minimum 2.5 m intervals prior to
backfilling.
Survey the centre and invert location of the footing
Ancillary Structure Pile
excavation. After installation, survey the top ± 10
Footing
11.6.2 perimeter of the footing.
Ancillary Structure Pile All top edges including corners at minimum
± 10
Footing Cap 2.5 m intervals.
Survey the centre and invert location of the footing
Noise Fence Pile / Spread
11.6.3 or extent of spread footing excavation. After ± 10
Footings Excavation
installation, survey the top perimeter of the footing.

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Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
For piles, survey the centre and invert location of
the footing excavation. For spread footings, survey
Constructed Noise Fence the top corners and top edges at minimum
± 10
Pile / Spread Footings 2.5 m intervals of the excavated area. After
installation, survey the top perimeter of the footing
prior to backfill.
Survey the centre and invert location of the
Traffic and Road Lighting
11.6.4 excavation. After installation, survey the top ± 10
Footings
perimeter of the footing.
Full extent of excavated area for load bearing
11.6.5 Load Bearing Footings footings. After installation, survey the top perimeter ± 10
of the footing
Concrete Masonry Wall
Footings Survey the corners and edges at minimum
11.6.6 ± 10
2.5 m intervals of the footing.
Crib Wall Footings

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

11.6.1 Retaining wall pad / strip footings

After excavation and formwork of the retaining wall footings have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, the concrete pour shall not be
undertaken until an As Constructed Survey of the excavated area has been met and notice of such
Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 14

Figure 11.6.1(a) – As Constructed Survey of excavated area of retaining wall footing

4
3

1
2

Typical retaining wall footing excavated area

After concrete pour of the retaining wall footings have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, backfilling shall not be
undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works
provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 15

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Figure 11.6.1(b) – As Constructed Survey of retaining wall footing

4 3 8
7

2 6
1 5

Typical retaining wall

11.6.2 Ancillary structure pile footings

After construction Works of ancillary structure for pile caps such as sign gantries, retaining walls, light
poles, masts, hoardings and advertising signs have been completed in accordance with
MRTS63A Piles for Ancillary Structures, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.6.3 Noise fence pile / spread footings

After excavation of pile / spread footings have be completed in accordance with MRTS15 Noise
Fences, placement of the posts shall not be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements
have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 16

After construction noise fence pile / spread footings have been completed in accordance with
MRTS15 Noise Fences, no further work shall be undertaken until the As Constructed Survey
requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator.
Witness Point 17

11.6.4 ITS Technologies – traffic signal and road lighting footings

After excavation of a footing has been completed in accordance with MRTS92 Traffic Signal and Road
Lighting Footings, placement of the anchor cage shall not be undertaken until the As Constructed
Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator.
Witness Point 18

After construction Works of the footing has been completed in accordance with MRTS92 Traffic Signal
and Road Lighting Footings, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.6.5 Load bearing footings

After excavation of load bearing footings have been completed in accordance with MRTS04 General
Earthworks, covering of the foundation surface shall not be undertaken until the As Constructed
Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works provided to the Administrator.
Witness Point 19

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After construction of the load bearing footings have been completed in accordance with associated
drawings and documentation, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.6.6 Concrete masonry / Crib wall footings

After construction of concrete masonry / crib wall footings have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, no further work shall be
undertaken until the As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and notice of such Works
provided to the Administrator. Witness Point 20

11.7 Traffic Engineering Technology and Systems (TETS) – conduits and pits

As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for conduits and pits are specified
in Table 11.7. They also must be in accordance with associated drawings and contract documents.

After construction Works of the Traffic Engineering Technology and Systems (TETS) conduits and pits
have been completed in accordance with MRTS91 Conduits and Pits, backfilling of trenches shall not
be undertaken until the Conformance and As Constructed Survey requirements have been met and
notice of such Works (excludes delivery of As Constructed Survey information) provided to the
Administrator. Hold Point 12

Table 11.7 – As Constructed Survey – conduits and pits (TETS)

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy

codes as per the TMR Surveying Standards Hz & Vt
– Schedule 1) (mm)
Exposed conduits Conduits shall be surveyed at intervals not
exceeding 5 m and including every change
in (horizontal and direction vertical). For curves,
enough intervals are required to show a reasonably
shaped curve, so that the arc to chord distance is
no greater than 50 mm.
± 25
Exposed nested conduits Survey at intervals not exceeding 5 m and including
every change in direction (horizontal and vertical)
along top centre of nested conduits.
11.7 Measure external width and height of nested
conduits at each capture location.
Record number of conduits within the nest.
Borehole conduits Survey the marked locations and depths on the
ground surface from the sonde at intervals
± 50
determined by the length of the drill rod and at
minimum 10 m intervals.
Pits Survey dimensions that represent size, shape and
± 25
location.

11.7.1 Attribute information

Attribute information on the located assets shall include:

• asset owner

• asset type

• date of installation

• date of capture

• asset material

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• size

• location, for example, top / crown of conduit, and

• status: for example 'constructed'.

11.8 Retaining walls (above ground)

As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for above ground retaining wall are
specified in Table 11.8. They also must be in accordance with associated drawings and contract
documents.

Table 11.8 – As Constructed Survey – retaining walls (above ground)

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
11.8.1 Concrete Retaining Wall ± 10
Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
11.8.2 Crib Retaining Wall ± 10
Standards – Schedule 1.
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
11.8.3 Boulder Retaining Wall ± 10
Standards – Schedule 1.
Reinforced Soil Structure As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying ± 10
11.8.4
Retaining Wall Standards – Schedule 1.
11.8.5 Soil Nail Centre of installed soil nail. ± 10
11.8.6 Active Rock Bolts Centre of installed active rock bolt. ± 10
11.8.7 Passive Rock Dowels Centre of installed passive rock dowel. ± 10

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

11.8.1 Concrete retaining walls

After construction of the concrete retaining wall has been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and
documentation, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.8.2 Crib retaining walls

After construction of the crib retaining wall has been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and documentation, an As
Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.8.3 Boulder retaining wall

After construction of the boulder retaining wall has been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and
documentation, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.8.4 Reinforced soil structure retaining walls

After construction of the boulder retaining wall has been completed in accordance with
MRTS06 Reinforced Retaining Structures, or associated drawings and documentation, an As
Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

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11.8.5 Soil nails

After the installation of the soil nails have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and documentation, an As
Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.8.6 Active rock bolt

After installation of active rock bolts have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and documentation, an As
Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.8.7 Passive rock dowels

After installation of passive rock dowels have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and documentation, an As
Constructed Survey shall be undertaken.

11.9 Noise fences

As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for noise fences are specified in
Table 11.9.

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken after the noise fence has been completed in
accordance with MRTS15 Noise Fences and associated drawings and contract documents.

Table 11.9 – As Constructed Survey – noise fences

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
As per codes and examples of the TMR Surveying
11.9 Noise Fences ± 10
Standards – Schedule 1.

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

11.10 Horizontal directional drilling, microtunnelling and thrust boring and auger boring

As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for horizontal directional drilling,
microtunnelling and thrust boring and auger boring are specified in Table 11.10. They also must be in
accordance with associated drawings and contract documents.

Table 11.10 – As Constructed Survey – horizontal directional drilling, Microtunnelling and

Thrust boring and auger boring

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
11.10.1 Horizontal Directional Drilling Survey the marked locations and depths on the
ground surface from the sonde at intervals
11.10.2 Microtunnelling and Jacking determined by the length of the drill rod and at ± 50
11.10.3 Thrust / Auger boring minimum 10 m intervals.

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

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11.10.1 Horizontal directional drilling

After horizontal directional drilling Works are completed in accordance with MRTS140 Horizontal
Directional Drilling (HDD) an As Constructed Survey is to be undertaken as specified in Table 11.10.

11.10.2 Microtunnelling and pipe jacking

After microtunnelling and pipe jacking Works are completed in accordance with
MRTS141 Microtunnelling and Pipe Jacking an As Constructed Survey is to be undertaken as
specified in Table 11.10.

11.10.3 Thrust boring and auger boring

After thrust boring and auger boring Works are completed in accordance with MRTS142 Thrust Boring
and Auger Boring an As Constructed Survey is to be undertaken as specified in Table 11.10.

The sonde at the bottom of the hole assembly transmits a signal showing location, depth and
direction and the all-important angle of the drill head. A second person uses a receiver above
ground to follow the sonde and track it for the operator.

11.11 Third party underground assets – including Public Utility Plant (PUP)

Where the relevant utility provider is required to adjust, modify, relocate, enhance or provide utility
infrastructure and after construction Works have been completed to the relevant utility providers
specification and meeting TN163 Third Party Utility Infrastructure Installation in State-Controlled
Roads Technical Guideline requirements, an As Constructed Survey must be undertaken as
prescribed in Table 11.11 prior to backfilling of trenches and notice of such Works (excludes delivery
of As Constructed Survey information) provided to the Administrator. Hold Point 13

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Table 11.11 – As Constructed Survey – Underground assets (third party)

Clause As Constructed Survey Methodology (includes using appropriate Accuracy*

codes as per the TMR Surveying Hz & Vt
Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
• Electricity Conduits
• Electricity Inspection
Chambers and Pits
• Fuel Lines
• Fuel Inspection Chambers
• Gas Lines
• Gas Valves
• Gas Inspection Chambers
and Pits
• Thrust Blocks As prescribed in Underground Assets in the TMR
• Oil Lines Surveying Standards, Part 2.
11.11 • Sewer Lines Check for meeting all conformance requirements ± 25
for installed conduits and clash avoidance with
• Sewer Valves subsequent construction of other assets.
• Sewer Chambers and Pits
• Telecommunication
conduits, direct buried fibre
or cable and pits
• Water Main Lines
• Water Main Hydrants,
Valves and Meters
• Water Main Inspection
Chambers and Pits, and
• Envelopers

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

11.12 Bridges
As Constructed Survey methodologies and accuracy requirements for bridges are specified in
Table 11.12. They also must be in accordance with associated drawings and contract documents.

Table 11.12 – As Constructed Survey - Bridges

Clause As Constructed Methodology Accuracy* Accuracy*

Survey Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
Perimeter at top of pile and at least one
further perimeter below top of pile at
sufficient length to determine
11.12.1 Piles verticality / rake of pile. ± 10 ± 10
Measure marked 1 m section/s on pile (if
marked on piles) and top of pile after final
cut-off work completed.
All top edges including corners at minimum
11.12.2 Pile Caps ± 10 ±5
2.5 m intervals.
Abutments, Columns All top and bottom edges including corners
11.12.3 ±3 ±3
and Headstocks at minimum 2.5 m intervals.
11.12.4 Coreholes Centre of corehole. ±3 -
Minimum location points at top corners. Use
11.12.5 Pedestals / Plinths calibrated level and staff for height on ±5 ±1
corners of pedestal / plinth.

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Clause As Constructed Methodology Accuracy* Accuracy*

Survey Hz (mm) Vt (mm)
At minimum, all top edges at minimum
11.12.6 Deck Units / Girders ± 10 ±3
2.5 m intervals along girder / headstock.
All top edges and across deck surface at
11.12.7 Deck ± 10 ±3
minimum 2.5 m intervals.
Kerbs, Parapets and Along top edges at minimum
11.12.8 ±5 ±5
Relieving Slabs 2.5 m intervals.

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

Note: If 3D laser scanning techniques have been used to undertake an As Constructed Survey of
the constructed objects throughout the construction process, then conformance reporting results to
produce heat mapping techniques using surveying and design software may be used as an
additional visual tool to compare between the As Constructed Survey surface and the design
surface or creating isopach maps (contours) of the thickness between two surfaces.

11.12.1 Piles

After pile Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS63 Cast in Place Piles,
MRTS64 Driven Tubular Steel Piles (with reinforced concrete pile shaft), MRTS65 Precast
Prestressed Concrete Piles or MRTS66 Driven Steel Piles or associated drawings and documentation,
an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken

Measure the location, vertical direction and shape of piles by direct angular and distance
measurement or other accepted suitable methodology (for example, a Total Station or Robotic Total
Station) or by scanning the surface of the pile as in Figure 11.12.1(a) and (b). Full shape and location
of the entire pile can be extrapolated in its direction from the measured data and known lengths of the
piles prior to boring or pile driving.

If direct measurement to a circular vertical pile by a Total Station or Robotic Total Station is used, a
minimum of six points should be measured around the perimeter to determine the centroid of the
pile at cut off height.

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Figure 11.12.1 – As Constructed Survey of piles

(a) (b)

11.12.2 Pile caps

After pile caps Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete or associated
drawings and documentation, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken by measuring location,
and shape of pile caps by direct measurement or by scanning techniques. See Figure 11.12.2(a).

Figure 11.12.2(a) – As Constructed Survey of pile caps

Note: For compliance testing measurement, the resulting virtual edge derived from the intersection
of the adjacent projected chamfered faces, is required. This can be achieved by using a reflector
fixed to a builder’s square (see Figure 11.12.2(b)) or measuring the offset distance from the
chamfered edge or constructing the edge from the measured adjacent faces.
(See Figure 11.12.2(c)).

For As Constructed Survey purposes, the virtual edge (Figure 11.12.2(c)) or the chamfered edges
(Figure 11.12.2(d)) on the concrete elements can be used to create an As Constructed Survey Model.

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Figure 11.12.2(b), (c), (d) – As Constructed Survey of chamfered edges

Reflector screw
Virtual edge
fixed to
builder’s square

(b) (c) (d)

11.12.3 Columns, abutments and headstocks

After columns, abutments and headstock Works have been completed in accordance with
MRTS62 Bridge Substructure and MRTS70 Concrete, or associated drawings and documentation, an
As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken by measuring location and shape of abutments, columns
and headstocks by direct measurement or by scanning techniques. See Figure 11.12.3.

Figure 11.12.3 – As Constructed Survey of columns, abutments and headstocks

Headstock

With scanning

Column

Abutment

11.12.4 Coreholes

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken by measuring the centre locations of

abutments / headstock coreholes. See Figure 11.12.4.

Figure 11.12.4 – As Constructed Survey of coreholes

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11.12.5 Bearing pedestal / plinth

An As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken by measuring the location and shape of the bearing
pedestal / plinth.

Height of the pedestal / plinth corners should be measured with a calibrated level and staff, or
alternative surveying equipment and methodologies that can meet the accuracy requirements.

Bearing pedestal / plinth

11.12.6 Girders / deck units

After girders / deck units have been placed in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete and
MRTS73 Manufacture of Prestressed Concrete Members and Stressing Units, or associated drawings
and documentation, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken by measuring location and shape
of the girders / deck units by direct measurement or by scanning techniques. See Figure 11.12.6. The
minimum measurement locations should be at the end of units, ¼ span, mid-span and ¾ span.

When a deck is poured onto deck units / girders, the mass of the concrete deck will cause the hog in
the beams to reduce.

This is known as pre-camber. Its effect can be measured directly on the underside of the deck
units / girders during three separate phases:

• deck unit / girder placement

• insitu construction of the deck, and

• construction of the Deck Wearing Surface (DWS).

Once the deck units / girders have been placed, additional measurement points along the edges / face
along the deck unit / girder will provide an accurate reference line / face to measure the pre-camber
effect, once the deck slabs have been poured and the final DWS has been placed. This can be done
by conventional Total Station and prism, however, the scanning functionality of the Total Station would
be far more practical. If possible, measurements should be carried out on the underside of deck
units / girders. It is preferable to use the underside measurements of the deck units / girders as a
reference line / surface during each phase.

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Temperature variation between the top and bottom side of the girder / deck unit can cause a
measurable flexing effect. For this reason, camber measurements should be taken at the same times
of day, preferably early morning when the effect of temperature variation is at its lowest. This
procedure should eliminate or minimise the temperature variation effect between the top and bottom
sides of the girders / deck units.

Figure 11.12.6 – As Constructed Survey of deck units / girders

Deck unit without scan feature Deck unit using scan feature

Using scan feature

Girder without scan feature
on underside of girder

11.12.7 Deck

After deck Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete and MRTS77 Bridge
Deck, or associated drawings and documentation, an As Constructed Survey shall be undertaken on
the top of the concrete deck slab, including expansion joints and again on the top of the DWS.
Measurements should be in similar locations as measured on the girders / deck units.

If possible, measurements should be carried out in the same locations on the underside of
girders / deck units, once the concrete deck slab has been constructed. These camber measurements
should be taken at the same times of day as the previous measurements prior to the deck pour. This
should ensure that any height differences, due to temperature variation movement on the underside of
the girder / deck unit, should be very minimal.

If possible, measurements should be carried out on the underside of girders / deck units, once the
DWS has been laid.

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Note: These final measurements can be used to produce a 3D electronic As Constructed Model
elements for the deck units / girders.

Figure 11.12.7(a) – As Constructed Survey of deck surface and underside of deck

units / girders

As Con shape of deck Measured pre- Set out profile of DWS prior to
surface after final Deck camber value concrete pour (includes pre-
Wearing surface laid camber values)

Hog shape of
placed deck Shape of deck units / girders
units / girders after DWS laid

As Con shape of
underside of deck Measured pre-
units / girders camber value

Long sectional view

If unable to measure the underside of the girders / deck units, pre-camber values can be calculated
from the differences between the set out height deck surface and As Constructed deck surface height
values. The same pre-camber values and dimensions of the girders / deck units, to derive the
underside shape of the girders / deck units, can be used.

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Figure 11.12.7(b) – As Constructed Survey of deck surface only

As Con shape of deck Set out profile of DWS prior to

Measured pre- concrete pour (includes pre-
surface after final Deck camber value
Wearing surface laid camber values)

Hog shape of Shape of deck

placed deck units / girders after DWS
units / girders laid

Derived shape of Derived pre-

underside of deck camber value
units / girders

11.12.8 Kerbs, parapets and relieving slabs

After kerbs, parapets and relieving slab Works have been completed in accordance with
MRTS77 Bridge Deck, or associated drawings and documentation, an As Constructed Survey shall be
undertaken. An as constructed model of the kerbs / parapets can be constructed from an As
Constructed Survey.

A sufficient number of capture points along the edges of the kerb / parapet, will enable the
construction of a 3D electronic model for this component.

Guard rail and post detail are ancillary components of the bridge and require as constructed positional
capture to meet current TMR Surveying Standards requirements. Unless the detail of these
components is captured by a 3D Laser Scanning device, it is not a requirement to include this data as
part of being able to create a 3D As Constructed Survey model.

Figure 11.12.8(a) – As Constructed Survey of kerbs and parapets

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An As Constructed Survey Model of the relieving slabs can be constructed from an As Constructed
Survey.

The relieving slab is usually constructed as part of road Contract Works. As the relieving slab is
poured insitu, an As Constructed Survey of the prepared surface is required before the concrete pour,
to create the underside shape of the relieving slab.

Figure 11.12.8(b) – As Constructed Survey of relieving slabs

Relieving slab

Ballast wall

Abutment

12 Compliance / Conformance reporting results

There are no prescribed methods of how conformance results should be represented. The examples
shown under this clause may be accepted by the Administrator.

Note: If 3D laser scanning techniques have been used to undertake an As Constructed Survey of
the constructed objects throughout the construction process, then conformance reporting results to
produce heat mapping techniques using surveying and design software, may be used as an
additional visual tool to compare between the As Constructed Survey surface and the design
surface or creating isopach maps (contours) of the height differences (the thickness) between two
surfaces.

12.1 Earthworks
Conformance reporting results to compare against the positional, height and relative tolerances for
earthworks must meet the requirements in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks, associated
drawings and contract documents.

Note: Although conformance reporting results are generally only required at 20 m intervals, it may
be more practical to report these at 10 m intervals to align with the As Constructed Survey
information if this is acceptable to the Administrator.

12.1.1 Topsoil stripping area

After topsoil stripping Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks,
or associated drawings and documentation, the measured results for clearing limits are to be derived
from the As Constructed Survey and drawings. There are no tolerance requirements for the clearing
limits or prescribed methods of how the clearing limit results should be represented.

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12.1.2 Bottom of excavations

After excavation Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks, or
associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for location and tolerances are to be
derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location and height of the excavated
area.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.1.2.

Table 12.1.2 – Example of typical location and height conformance results for excavated areas

Location and height conformance results from As Constructed In tolerance

(AsCon) survey bottom of excavation Out of tolerance
Ch Design As Con Diff Design As Con Height
O/S O/S O/S Height Height Diff
130200 -10.000 -10.200 0.200 94.700 94.718 0.018
130200 -7.500 -7.450 -0.050 95.525 95.517 -0.008
130200 -3.750 -3.748 -0.002 95.638 95.645 0.007
130200 0.000 0.030 -0.030 95.750 95.755 0.005
130200 3.750 3.720 0.030 95.638 95.635 -0.002
130200 7.500 7.498 0.002 95.525 95.505 -0.020
130200 10.000 9.953 0.047 94.700 94.685 -0.015

Figure 12.1.2 – Typical cross section of As Constructed Survey and conformance locations for
excavated area

12.1.3 Excavations for unsuitable material

After excavation Works for unsuitable material have been completed in accordance with
MRTS04 General Earthworks, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for
location and height are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.1.2.

12.1.4 Excavation areas for end structures

After excavation Works for areas for end structures have been completed in accordance with
MRTS04 General Earthworks, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for
location and heights are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

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An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.1.2.

12.1.5 Embankments prior to construction of the subgrade

After embankment Works have been completed prior to construction of the subgrade in accordance
with MRTS04 General Earthworks, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance
results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated
drawings.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.2.1.

12.1.6 Stabilised subgrades

After stabilisation Works for the subgrade have been completed in accordance with MRTS04 General
Earthworks and MRTS07A Insitu Stabilised Subgrades using Quicklime or Hydrated Lime, or
associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for location and heights are to be
derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

An example of typical location, height and subgrade thickness conformance results can be shown in
tabular form as shown in Table 12.2.1.

12.1.7 Excavation for channels and drains

After excavation Works for channels and drains have been completed in accordance with
MRTS04 General Earthworks, MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments
and MRTS38 Pavement Drains, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results
for location and height are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.1.2.

12.2 Pavement, pavement drains, kerb, channel and kerb and channel
Conformance reporting results to compare against the positional, dimensional and relative tolerances
for pavement layers, must meet the requirements in accordance with all the relevant Transport and
Main Roads Technical Specification documents, associated drawings and contract documents.

Note: Although conformance reporting results are generally only required at 20 m intervals, it may
be more practical to report these at 10 m intervals to align with the As Constructed Survey
information if this is acceptable to the Administrator.

12.2.1 Pavement layers

After pavement layer Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS05 Unbound Pavements,
MRTS07B Insitu Stabilised Pavements using Cement or Cementitious Blends, MRTS07C Insitu
Stabilised Pavements using Foamed Bitumen, MRTS08 Plant-Mixed Heavily Bound (Cemented)
Pavements, MRTS09 Plant-Mixed Foamed Bitumen Stabilised Pavements, MRTS10 Plant-Mixed
Lightly Bound Pavements, MRTS30 Asphalt Pavements and MRTS32 High Modulus Asphalt (EME2),
or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for location and tolerances are to
be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

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The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location, height, crossfall and
pavement thickness of the constructed pavement layers.

An example of typical location, height conformance and pavement thickness results can be shown in
tabular form as shown in Table 12.2.1.

Graphical representations for turnouts intersections including roundabouts maybe more suitable.

Table 12.2.1 – Example of typical location and height conformance results for pavement layers

In tolerance
Location and height conformance results from As Constructed (AsCon) survey of
a typical pavement layer Out of
tolerance
Design As Con Ch Design As Diff Design As Height Design Diff in SubgradePavement
Ch O/S Con O/S height Con diff cross cross height thickness
O/S height fall fall
130200 130200.003 -7.900 -7.940 0.040 94.700 94.720 0.020
130200 130199.998 -7.000 -7.050 0.050 95.000 95.011 0.011 3.00% - 94.702 0.309
130200 130200.012 -3.500 -3.450 -0.050 95.105 95.102 -0.003 3.00% -0.47% 94.800 0.302
130200 130199.995 -0.500 -0.505 0.005 95.195 95.193 -0.002 3.00% 0.09% 94.887 0.306
130200 130200.025 0.500 0.550 -0.050 95.195 95.197 0.002 3.00% - 94.899 0.298
130200 130200.020 3.500 3.550 -0.050 95.105 95.102 -0.003 3.00% -0.17% 94.803 0.299
130200 130200.001 7.000 7.005 -0.005 95.000 94.997 -0.003 3.00% -0.04% 94.699 0.298
130200 130200.005 7.900 7.960 -0.060 94.700 94.68 -0.020

Table 12.2.1 is an example only. There are no prescribed methods of how As Constructed Survey
and conformance results should be represented.

Note: To ensure true crossfall results are obtained, particular care should be taken on steep vertical
longitudinal alignments that all crossfall measurements are as close to the same chainage as
possible.

Figure 12.2.1 – Typical cross section of As Constructed Survey and conformance locations for
pavement layers
Measurement locations should always be taken at the same chainage and offset dimensions to ensure
accurate thickness results

As Constructed Survey Pavement layer measurement locations

As Constructed Survey and Conformance Pavement layer measurement locations
Previous subgrade As Constructed Survey measurement locations
Previous subgrade As Constructed Survey and Conformance measurement locations

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12.2.2 Kerb, channel and kerb and channel

After kerbs, channel and kerb and channel Works have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, the conformance results for
location and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location and height kerb top or kerb lip
or top of kerb and kerb lip of the constructed kerbs, channel and kerb and channel.

12.2.3 Footpath and pram crossing

After footpath and pram crossing Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, the conformance results for location and tolerances
are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location, dimensional and height of
the constructed footpath and for pram crossings, the location, dimensional and the ramp gradient.

12.2.4 Pavement drains

After pavement drain Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS38 Pavement Drains, the
conformance results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location and height of the constructed
pavement drain.

12.3 Drainage
Conformance reporting results to compare against the positional and height tolerances for drainage
Works must meet the requirements in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and
Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and contract documents.

12.3.1 Drainage systems and culverts

After installation Works for drainage systems and culverts have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and
documentation, the conformance results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the
As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location and heights of the installed
drainage.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.3.1.

Table 12.3.1 – Typical example of location and height conformance results for a drainage
system

In tolerance
Location and height conformance results of drainage system
Out of tolerance
Drain As Con Chainage Offset As Con Design As Con Height Design Diff in
Design Chainage Diff offset height height top Diff Gradient gradient
Chainage top pipe of pipe
1.00 0.950 -0.050 0.000 0.070 10.056 10.050 -0.006
5.00 4.950 -0.050 0.000 0.053 10.036 10.032 -0.004 -0.50% -0.05%

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In tolerance
Location and height conformance results of drainage system
Out of tolerance
Drain As Con Chainage Offset As Con Design As Con Height Design Diff in
Design Chainage Diff offset height height top Diff Gradient gradient
Chainage top pipe of pipe
15.00 15.005 0.005 0.000 0.036 9.986 9.983 -0.003 -0.50% -0.01%
19.00 19.015 0.015 0.000 0.020 9.966 9.964 -0.002 -0.50% -0.03%

12.3.2 Gullies

After installation Works for gullies have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and documentation, the
conformance results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and
associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location and heights of the installed
gullies.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.3.2.

Table 12.3.2 – Typical example of location and height conformance results for gullies

In tolerance
Location and height conformance results of gullies Out of
tolerance
Road As Con Chainage Offset As Con Diff Design As Con Diff Design As Con Diff
Chainage Chainage Diff offset invert invert frame fame
Height Height
10200.00 10200.085 0.085 6.850 6.808 -0.042 10.050 10.021 -0.029 10.950 10.955 0.005

12.3.3 Access chambers

After installation Works for access chambers have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and
documentation, the conformance results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the
As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location and heights of the installed
access chambers.

12.3.4 Subsoil drains

After installation Works for subsoil drains have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage,
Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and documentation, the
conformance results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and
associated drawings.

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12.3.5 Vertical drains

After installation Works for vertical drains have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and
documentation, the conformance results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the
As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

12.4 Subsurface footings

Conformance reporting results to compare against the positional and height tolerances for drainage
Works must meet the requirements in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and
Protective Treatments, MRTS63A Piles for Ancillary Structures, MRTS15 Noise Fences,
MRTS92 Traffic Signal and Road Light Footings and associated drawings and contract documents.

12.4.1 Retaining wall pad / strip footings

Conformance reporting results to compare against the positional and heights for retaining walls must
meet the tolerances in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective
Treatments, associated drawings and contract documents.

After installation Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining
Structures and Protective Treatments or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance
results for location and heights are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated
drawings.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.4.1(a) and (b).

Table 12.4.1(a) – Example of typical location and height conformance results of excavated
footing area

Location and height conformance results of excavated footing In tolerance

area Out of tolerance
Ch Design As Con Diff Design As Con Height
O/S O/S O/S Height Height Diff
130200 -10.000 -10.004 0.004 92.050 92.058 0.008
130200 -12.000 -11.995 -0.005 92.050 92.053 0.003

Table 12.4.1(b) – Example of typical location and height conformance results of constructed
footing

In tolerance
Location and height conformance results of footing
Out of tolerance
Ch Design As Con Diff Design As Con Height
O/S O/S O/S Height Height Diff
130200 -10.000 -9.995 -0.005 92.250 92.255 0.005
130200 -10.500 -10.505 0.005 92.250 92.249 -0.001
130200 -11.500 -11.505 0.005 92.250 92.248 -0.002
130200 -12.000 -12.003 0.003 92.250 92.251 0.001

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Figure 12.4.1 – Typical cross section of As Constructed Survey and conformance locations of
concrete retaining wall

Cross section view

12.4.2 Ancillary structure pile footings

After installation of ancillary pile footings has been completed in accordance with MRTS63A Piles for
Ancillary Structures, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for location
and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location and heights of the installed
pile footings.

12.4.3 Noise fence footings

After excavation Works and installation noise fence footings has been completed in accordance with
MRTS15 Noise Fences, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for
location and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location, depth and top of the installed
footings.

12.4.4 Traffic signal and road lighting footings

After excavation Works and installation of traffic signal and road lighting footings have been completed
in accordance with MRTS92 Traffic Signal and Road Lighting Footings, or associated drawings and
documentation, the conformance results for tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed
Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for required location, depth and top of the
installed footing.

12.4.5 Load bearing footings

After excavation Works for load bearing footings has been completed in accordance with
MRTS04 General Earthworks, or associated drawings and documentation and installation of the load
bearing footings have been completed, the conformance results for tolerances are to be derived from
the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for required location, depth and top of the
installed footing.

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12.4.6 Concrete masonry / Crib wall footings

After construction of concrete masonry / crib wall footings have been completed in accordance with
MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and
documentation, the conformance results for tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed
Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for required location, depth and top of the
installed footing.

12.5 Conduits and pits

After installation of the conduits have been completed in accordance with MRTS91 Conduits and Pits,
or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for location and tolerances are to
be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location requirements within allocated
alignment corridors, depth of cover and below the subgrade in road crossings.

12.6 Retaining walls (above ground)

Conformance reporting results to compare against the positional and heights for retaining walls must
meet the tolerances in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective
Treatments, or associated drawings and contract documents.

After installation Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining
Structures and Protective Treatments, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance
results for location and heights are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated
drawings.

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.6.

Table 12.6 – Example of typical location and height conformance results of top of retaining wall

In tolerance
Location and height conformance results of top wall
Out of tolerance
Ch Design As Con Diff Design As Con Height
O/S O/S O/S Height Height Diff
130200 -11.000 -11.008 0.008 94.250 94.235 -0.015
130200 -11.500 -11.501 0.001 94.250 94.237 -0.013

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Figure 12.6 – Typical cross section example of As Constructed Survey and conformance
location for top of retaining wall

Cross section view

12.7 Bridges

Conformance reporting results to compare against the positional, dimensional and relative tolerances
for bridges, must meet the requirements in accordance with all the relevant Main Roads Technical
Specification documents, associated drawings and contract documents.

12.7.1 Piles

After pile Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS63 Cast in Place Piles or
MRTS65 Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles or MRTS66 Driven Steel Piles, or associated drawings
and documentation, the conformance results for location are to be derived from the As Constructed
Survey and associated drawings.

Conformance results can be represented by tables, or graphically by calculating the vector between
the pile design location coordinates and the As Constructed Survey location coordinates. And then
calculating the departure offset dimensions from the bridge pier alignment. See examples in
Figure 12.7.1(a) and (b).

Figure 12.7.1(a) and (b) – Example of As Constructed Survey and conformance results of piles

Pier alignment Pier alignment

Pile design Pile design
40mm 40mm
location location

60mm 60mm

Plan view – vertical pile Plan view – raked pile

(a) (b)

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12.7.2 Pile caps, pier columns, abutments and headstocks

After pile caps, pier columns, abutments and headstock Works have been completed in accordance
with MRTS70 Concrete, MRTS62 Bridge Substructure and MRTS73 Manufacture of Prestressed
Concrete Members and Stressing Units, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance
results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated
drawings.

The minimum requirement is to provide conformance results for location, height, dimensional and
linearity or planarity (shape) of the constructed elements.

For circular pier columns, determine the centre of the pier from the As Constructed Survey and
represent the positional location in the same manner for piles as shown in Clause 11.12.1.

12.7.2.1 Conformance positional and height location results

Figure 12.7.2.1 – Example of As Constructed Survey and conformance locations of pile caps /
pier columns / abutments and headstocks

Minimum location points at top corners of Pile

cap/Pier column/Abutment/Headstock (the
structure)

LHS

Structure alignment direction

RHS

An example of typical location and height conformance results can be shown in tabular form as shown
in Table 12.7.2.1. following.

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Table 12.7.2.1 – Example of typical location and height conformance results of headstock

Location and height conformance results from As Constructed (AsCon) In tolerance

survey
(Structure chainage is in the direction as shown on the drawings and Out of tolerance
assumed to be 0.000 at intersection of structure and bridge alignments)
Design As Con Ch Diff Design AsCon O/S Design As Con Height
Ch Ch O/S O/S Diff Height Height Diff
-7.500 -7.492 -0.008 -0.750 -0.746 -0.004 145.554 145.552 -0.002
LHS
+7.500 +7.513 +0.013 -0.750 -0.746 -0.004 144.954 144.955 +0.001
-7.500 -7.496 -0.004 +0.750 +0.753 +0.003 145.554 145.553 -0.001
RHS Line measurement on Face +0.750 +0.757 +0.007 145.640 145.641 +0.001
+7.500 +7.508 +0.008 +0.750 +0.756 +0.006 144.954 144.956 +0.002

The same approach can be applied at bottom corners of the constructed element.

For compliance testing measurement, the resulting edge derived from the intersection of the
adjacent projected chamfered faces is required. See Clause 11.12.2.

12.7.2.2 Conformance dimensional results

+5mm

Top of Pile cap/Pier column/Headstock/

-1mm +2mm
Dimensional conformance results

+4mm

Dimensional conformance results in Table 12.7.2.2 can be derived from Table 12.7.2.1.

Table 12.7.2.2 – Example of dimensional conformance results of pile cap / pier column /
headstock

In tolerance
Dimensional conformance results
Out of tolerance
Length dimension difference LHS pier Width dimension difference LHS of bridge
+0.005 -0.001
alignment (Add Ch diff LHS) alignment (Add O/S diff between LHS and RHS)
Length dimension difference RHS pier Width dimension difference RHS of bridge
+0.004 +0.002
alignment (Add Ch diff RHS) alignment (Add O/S diff between LHS and RHS)

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12.7.2.3 Conformance linearity or planarity (shape) results

The same approach can be applied for conformance linearity or planarity results by measuring along
the top / side / bottom edges of the constructed element at regular 1 – 2 m intervals for chainage and
offsets only.

Figure 12.7.2.3 – Example of linearity or planarity As Constructed Survey and conformance

locations for headstock

Pier alignment direction

12.7.2.4 Coreholes and fitment for prefabricated elements

After abutments and headstock Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete,
or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for location for the coreholes are
to be derived from the As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

An example of typical location core hole and fitment for prefabricated girders / deck units conformance
results can be shown in tabular form as shown in Table 12.7.2.4.

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Table 12.7.2.4 – Example of typical location and fitment conformance corehole results

Location core hole conformance results In tolerance

(Pier chainage is 0.000 at intersection of pier and bridge alignments and in
the direction as shown on the drawings) Out of tolerance

Core Design As Con Ch Diff Design As O/S Core Lateral Core Long
hole Ch Ch O/S Con Diff hole Diff hole Diff
No. O/S No’s. No’s.
1 -2.500 -2.507 +.0.007 -0.350 -0.345 -0.005
2 -1.500 -1.503 +0.003 -0.350 -0.352 +0.002 1-2 -0.002
LHS 3 -0.500 -0.495 -0.005 -0.350 -0.354 -0.006 2-3 -0.004
Pier
1 4 +0.500 +0.506 +0.006 -0.350 -0.357 +0.007 3-4 +0.001
5 +1.500 +1.501 +0.001 -0.350 -0.345 -0.005 4-5 +0.002
6 +2.500 +2.506 +0.006 -0.350 -0.356 +0.006 5-6 +0.001
7 -2.500 -2.493 -0.007 +0.350 +0.347 -0.003 1-7 -0.008
8 -1.500 -1.505 +0.005 +0.350 +0.358 +0.008 7-8 +0.005 2-8 +0.010
RHS 9 -0.500 -0.495 -0.005 +0.350 +0.352 +0.002 8-9 +0.010 3-9 -0.004
Pier
2 10 +0.500 +0.498 -0.002 +0.350 +0.347 -0.003 9-10 -0.001 4-10 +0.004
11 +1.500 +1.502 +0.002 +0.350 +0.356 +0.006 10-11 +0.003 5-11 +0.001
12 +2.500 +2.498 +0.002 +0.350 +0.354 +0.004 11-12 +0.010 6-12 +0.010

Figure 12.7.2.4 – Example of fitment conformance results of coreholes between abutment /

headstock to headstock

Longitudinal
distance between

-
Lateral distance
between +0.01

+0.00

Girder / Headstoc +0.00

+0.01

Longitudinal difference
between design and As
Constructed

12.7.3 Bearing pedestals / plinths

After bearing pedestal / plinth Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete and
MRTS62 Bridge Substructure, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance results for
location and dimensional requirements bearing pedestals / plinths are to be derived from the
As Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

Heights measured by level and staff at the corners of the pedestal / plinth can be tabulated as shown
in Table 12.7.3 and shown graphically in Figure 12.7.3.

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Table 12.7.3 – Example of typical height conformance results of bearing pedestal

In tolerance
Height of Bearing Pedestal Surface
Out of tolerance
Point # Design Height As Constructed Height Differences
Height
1 146.372 146.370 -0.002
2 146.372 146.368 -0.004
Pedestal 1
3 146.400 146.399 -0.001
4 146.400 146.398 -0.002

Figure 12.7.3 – Example of conformance results of bearing pedestal / plinth

-2mm
4 -1mm
3

-2mm 2
-4mm

Top surface Bearing pedestal / plinth

12.7.4 Girders / deck units

After placement girders / deck units have been completed in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete and
MRTS73 Manufacture of Prestressed Concrete Members and Stressing Units, or associated drawings
and documentation, the conformance results for location and tolerances are to be derived from the As
Constructed Survey and associated drawings.

12.7.4.1 Conformance positional and height location results

The same methods are to be applied as in Clause 12.7.2.1.

12.7.4.2 Hog conformance results

The same methods are to be applied as in Clause 12.7.2.1 only this time, along the top and bottom
edges of the girders/deck units at regular 1 – 2 m intervals.

12.7.4.3 Conformance dimensional results

The same methods are to be applied as in Clause 12.7.2.2.

12.7.5 Deck

After deck Works have been completed in accordance with MRTS70 Concrete, MRTS77 Bridge Deck
and MRTS84 Deck Wearing Surface, or associated drawings and documentation, the conformance
results for location, finished surface level and deck thickness can be derived from the As Constructed
Survey and associated drawings.

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An example of Conformance results for a bridge deck with a concrete DWS can be tabulated as
shown in Table 12.7.5.

Note: If measured, the As Constructed Survey values of the bottom of girders / deck units after
concrete pour, can be used to measure actual pre-camber values, otherwise the derived
pre-camber values from the difference between the set out Final Surface Level (FSL) and the
As Constructed Survey of the final deck surface, can be used. See Clause 11.2.7.

Table 12.7.5 – Example of typical As Constructed Survey conformance results of a bridge deck

In tolerance
As Constructed Survey of final surface of Bridge Deck
Out of tolerance
Ch O/S Design As Con Diff. As Con Derived As Con Deck
FSL FSL (Design top of pre- top of thickness
FSL – As girder camber girder
Con FSL (pre Values less pre-
deck camber
pour) values
110.301 -3.515 146.701 146.702 0.001 146.498 0.006 146.489 0.210
110.306 -2.349 146.654 146.650 -0.004 146.462 0.006 146.445 0.194
110.304 -1.178 146.607 146.608 0.001 146.405 0.006 146.393 0.209
110.299 0.015 146.560 146.554 -0.006 146.356 0.006 146.350 0.204
110.307 1.185 146.513 146.512 -0.001 146.306 0.006 146.293 0.212
110.306 2.395 146.466 146.468 0.002 146.260 0.006 146.252 0.214
110.304 3.515 146.419 146.415 -0.004 146.213 0.006 146.207 0.208

Tolerance relaxed for bituminous DWS to ± 20 mm, provided that the deck thickness limitations and
minimum concrete cover are maintained as specified in MRTS77 Bridge Deck.

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Figure 12.7.5 – Example of typical plan view of As Constructed Survey and conformance
locations across the mid-span of a bridge deck

Ch 110.000
Bridge Deck
Pier alignment

surface

Pier alignment
Mid span
Bridge alignment

Plan view

13 Existing underground assets survey

Existing underground assets may be fully or partly exposed during confined excavation Works, that
have been undertaken in accordance with MRTS04 General Earthworks, Trenching Works for
MRTS91 Conduits and Pits and/or MRTS03 Drainage, Retaining Structures and Protective
Treatments.

No backfilling of the excavated area shall be undertaken, until the surveying requirements have been
met and notice of such Works (excludes delivery of As Constructed Survey information) provided to
the Administrator. Hold Point 14

Any remaining temporary Works such as; mass concrete, sheet piles, buried retaining walls and so on,
that may be buried within the extent of Works, shall be surveyed prior to backfill and notice of such
Works (excludes delivery of As Constructed Survey information) provided to the Administrator.
Witness Point 21

Table 13 – Existing underground assets

Clause Existing Assets Survey Methodology (includes using Accuracy*

appropriate codes as per the TMR Hz & Vt
Surveying Standards – Schedule 1) (mm)
Survey any existing underground
As prescribed in Underground Assets in
assets partly or fully exposed during ± 25
the TMR Surveying Standards, Part 2.
13 construction.
Survey any remaining temporary
Full extent of buried Works. ± 25
Works.

*Accuracies are stated in terms of 'relative uncertainty' at 95% confidence level.

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14 Volume surveys
14.1 Constructed feature volume

Where volumes (cut or fill) is required of a constructed feature (for example, embankment and
pavement layers), use the ‘TIN to TIN’ method using the As Constructed Survey and/or other methods
using As Constructed Survey (for example, trimeshes).

14.2 Stockpile volume

Surveys to calculate a stockpile volume shall be undertaken by methods and equipment that enable
the accuracy requirements stated in Section 1.3.1.4 Accuracies for ‘Other’ feature points to be met
(see Volume Survey – TMR Surveying Standards).

15 Deliverables
As Constructed Survey information, including an updated Survey Control Register, shall be submitted
on a monthly basis to the Administrator and emailed copies to [email protected]:

Note: All contractual matters must be communicated through the Administrator.

Prior to the Date of Practical Completion, the Contractor must submit to the Administrator and emailed
copies to [email protected]:

• the Survey Control Register; as specified in Section 6.4.2 of the TMR Surveying Standards,
Part 2

• a current Form 6 that includes a locality sketch and details for any new Permanent Mark that
may have been placed. Form 6 may be found at:
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/building-property-development/titles-property-
surveying/surveying/standards-forms

• Conformance and all As Constructed Survey information Witness Point 22, and

• signed Surveyor Certification for work under the Contract.

Survey information in electronic format shall be provided in 12D archive file format using the current
TMR Surveying Standards.

Large email attachments can be sent via a file hosting service (such as OneDrive).

16 Surveying deliverable requirements

The surveying deliverable requirements of MRTS56 Construction Surveying can be varied from
Clause 2 to Clause 13 using the Annexure MRTS56.1. Table 16(a) can be used as a general guide to
items that are mandatory (if applicable)  or optional (if applicable) .

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Table 16(a) – Surveying requirements

Project type*
Description
1 2 3 4
Survey Control (Clause 7)    
As Constructed Survey – Earthworks (Clause 11.2)    
As Constructed Survey – Pavements, pavement drains, kerbs,
   
channel and kerb and channel (Clause 11.3)
As Constructed Survey – Road furniture (Clause 11.4)    
As Constructed Survey – Drainage (Clause 11.5)    
As Constructed Survey – Subsurface footings (Clause 11.6)    
As Constructed Survey – Traffic Engineering Technology and
   
Systems (TETS) – Conduits and Pits (Clause 11.7)
As Constructed Survey – Retaining walls (above ground)
   
(Clause 11.8)
As Constructed Survey – Noise fences (Clause 11.9)    
As Constructed Survey – Horizontal Directional Drilling, Micro
   
tunnelling and Thrust and auger boring (Clause 11.10)
As Constructed Survey – Third Party underground assets –
   
including Public Utility Plant (PUP) (Clause 11.11)
As Constructed Survey – Bridges (Clause 11.12)    
Survey of Existing underground assets (Clause 13)    

*Refer to Table 16(b) for a brief description of the project categories in Table 16(a).

Table 16(b) – Project categories

Project Description / Indicators

Type
1 Design and Construct contracts: Collaborative Project Agreement (CPA) – High
value – $100M (minimum) – medium to high risk projects, and
Construct only contracts: Transport Infrastructure Contract (TIC-CO) – High value –
$100M (minimum) – medium to high risk projects.
2 Design and Construct contracts: Transport Infrastructure Design and Construct
(TIC-DC) – Medium to high value – low to high risk projects, and
Construct only contracts: Transport Infrastructure Contract (TIC-CO) – Medium to
high value – low to high risk projects.
3 Minor Contracts: Minor Infrastructure (MIC-CO) – Low value / low risk – < $1M for
Non-Prequalified Contractors, and
Low value / low to medium risk for $1M to $5M for Prequalified Contractors.
4 Maintenance contracts: Road Maintenance Performance Contracts (RMPC) / Road
Asset Maintenance Contracts (RAMC) – Low to medium risk, and
Minor contracts: Small Scale Minor Works Contract (SSMW) – Low value / low risk
< $80K.

17 Supplementary requirements
The supplementary requirements given in Clause 13 of Annexure MRTS56.1 shall apply.

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