IS 1200 – Part 24: Well Foundations

Scope:
Covers measurement of wells, caissons, and well foundations for bridges, jetties, and heavy structures.

Unit of Measurement:

  • Cubic metre (m³) → for excavation, concreting, filling.
  • Running metre (RM) → for steining, sinking depth.
  • Number (No.) → for well curbs, cutting edges.

Classification:

  • By component:
    • Well steining (RCC, brick, stone).
    • Well curb, cutting edge.
    • Bottom plug, top plug.
    • Sand filling, grouting.
    • Well cap.
  • By material used: concrete grade, stone, steel liner.

Special Notes:

  • Depth measured from working platform to founding level.
  • Sinking, plugging, filling measured separately.
  • Tremie concreting, seal concreting measured in m³.
  • Temporary works (kentledge, staging, pumps) not measured separately.

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