IMPLEMENTATION OF PILOT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND LONG-TERM ENDURANCE TESTS FOR NEW PRODUCTS

In pursuance to the mandate of Executive Order No. 124 dated January
30, 1987 this Department in coordination with other agencies and private
entities is engaged in continuing researches on the use of indigenous
materials waste/recycled materials and by-products in infrastructure
projects aimed at costs saving as well as in the adoption of new
products to achieve greater efficiency in construction and/or lengthen
the life span of constructed projects.

Part of the research activities is the conduct and evaluation of at
least three (3) but preferably six (6), pilot projects or long-term
endurance tests after passing the basic tests.  However the efforts
along this line are oftentimes miscarried or delayed because of the lack
of logistics necessary to pursue the minimum number of pilot projects
or long term endurance tests before conclusive guidelines could be
formulated as basis for field applications.

Therefore in order not to disrupt the implementation of prioritized
research projects, and at the same time keep this Department abreast
with new products/latest technology in infrastructure, the following
guidelines are hereby directed for implementation by all concerned:

1.       For a New Product submitted by a proponent which had
passed the theoretical and laboratory tests conducted by the Bureau of
Research and Standards (BRS), the first and second long-term endurance
tests shall be at the expense of the product proponent; thereafter, if
the results of the aforesaid tests are acceptable, expenses may be borne
by the Department if need for the product by the Department is acute or
well defined.  For this purpose, endurance tests to be shouldered by
the Department is acute or well defined. For this purpose, endurance
tests to be shouldered by the Department can be included as a “rider” in
projects to be undertaken by administration.

2.       For Indigenous Materials, Waste/Recycled Materials and
By-Products being researched on by the BRS/other DPWH units, all pilot
projects to be conducted may be at the expense of the Department.  For
this purpose, the pilot project/s can be included as “rider” in projects
under contract; provided, that the pilot project section is identified
and is specifically described in the scope of work specifications and in
the contract in order not to prejudice the work of the contractor.

3.       In both cases, the BRS shall determine the project/s where
the endurance test/pilot project shall be conducted: provided, that the
project where the test/pilot project is to be conducted is included in
the approved DPWH Infrastructure Program.  Further, the implementation
of the pilot project/s shall be supervised by the BRS in coordination
with the implementing office.

For guidance.

Adopted: 02 Feb. 1990

(SGD.) FIORELLO R. ESTUAR
Secretary

Effective: 20 February 1990