Common use of Measurement and Mixing Clause in Contracts

Measurement and Mixing. In the case of loose materials such as sand, broken stone, mortar, etc. the proportions demanded by the specifications must be measured in properly constructed measuring boxes, or in such other manner as shall be instructed by the Superintending Engineer. Measurement is not to be done in xxx.xx heaps when intimate mixtures such as mortar, concrete etc. are to be formed. The mixing must always be done on closely constructed platforms so that their will be no leakage of any of the materials through the floor of the platform and also so that no foreign materials can be incorporated during mixing. These platforms must be approved by the Superintending Engineer. The cost of such measuring boxes and platforms and all the work referred to here in shall be borne by the contractor.

Measurement and Mixing. In the case of loose materials such as sand, broken stone, mortar, etc. the proportions demanded by the specifications must be measured in properly constructed measuring boxes, or in such other manner as shall be instructed by the Superintending Engineer. Measurement is not to be done in xxx.xx loose heaps when intimate mixtures such as mortar, concrete etc. are to be formed. The mixing must always be done on closely constructed platforms so that their will be no leakage of any of the materials through the floor of the platform and also so that no foreign materials can be incorporated during mixing. These platforms must be approved by the Superintending Engineer. The cost of such measuring boxes and platforms and all the work referred to here in shall be borne by the contractor.