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    Method Statement For Installation of Horizontal Drains: Geoprofound Engineering SDN BHD

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    This document provides a method statement for installing horizontal drains in slopes to stabilize hillslopes and draw down the water table. It describes that the horizontal drains are prefabricated using PVC pipes with slots cut into them, wrapped in geotextile and tied with wire. The drains are installed by first drilling holes into the slope at a slight upward angle using an air compressor, then inserting the prefabricated drains into the holes.

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    This document provides a method statement for installing horizontal drains in slopes to stabilize hillslopes and draw down the water table. It describes that the horizontal drains are prefabricated using PVC pipes with slots cut into them, wrapped in geotextile and tied with wire. The drains are installed by first drilling holes into the slope at a slight upward angle using an air compressor, then inserting the prefabricated drains into the holes.

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    This document provides a method statement for installing horizontal drains in slopes to stabilize hillslopes and draw down the water table. It describes that the horizontal drains are prefabricated using PVC pipes with slots cut into them, wrapped in geotextile and tied with wire. The drains are installed by first drilling holes into the slope at a slight upward angle using an air compressor, then inserting the prefabricated drains into the holes.

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    Method Statement For Installation of Horizontal Drains: Geoprofound Engineering SDN BHD

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    This document provides a method statement for installing horizontal drains in slopes to stabilize hillslopes and draw down the water table. It describes that the horizontal drains are prefabricated using PVC pipes with slots cut into them, wrapped in geotextile and tied with wire. The drains are installed by first drilling holes into the slope at a slight upward angle using an air compressor, then inserting the prefabricated drains into the holes.

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    GeoProfound Engineering Sdn Bhd

    Method Statement Horizontal Drains

    Method Statement for Installation of Horizontal Drains

    1.0. INTRODUCTION
    Hillslopes can be stabilized by installing horizontal drains in the slope to
    draw down the water table and reduce pore water pressures. The drains
    are usually installed at a slight upward angle, to facilitate drainage.

    2.0. MATERIAL USED


    The material used for the prefabricated horizontal drains include:
    a) U/PVC Pipe, Diameter, thickness & class.depends on clients specs.
    b) Couplers to join U/PVC pipe
    c) Geotextile, non-woven
    d) MS Wire, S.W.G.16

    3.0. FABRICATION
    The horizontal drains shall be prefabricated in sufficient quantities prior to
    installation so as not to leave any drilled hole open for long periods of time
    to prevent collapse of soil.

    The method of fabrication is as follows :


    a) Prepare a length of U/PVC pipe and mark the slots to be cut using a
    marker on top of the pipe.
    b) Use a grinder to cut the slots on the pipe.
    c) Wrap the pipe using the geotextile as per the drawing. Make sure the
    geotextile is firmly wrapped. The number of layers to be wrapped shall
    follow the drawing and clients requirements.
    d) Use the MS wire to tie the geotextile firmly together at the spacing
    according to clients requirements.

    See Fig 1.
    GeoProfound Engineering Sdn Bhd
    Method Statement Horizontal Drains

    Fig 1 : Fabrication of horizontal drains


    with 2 slots on top & 2 layers geotextile.

    Note : Clients requirement/specification may


    differ in the cutting of slots.

    4.0. METHOD OF INSTALLATION


    4.1. DRILLING
    a) Prior to drilling, the slope shall be cleared of vegetation and
    trimmed to the angle & profile as required by the client.
    b) Survey & mark the location of the horizontal drains on the slope.
    c) Using GI pipes or other appropriate supports, lift and position
    the drilling rig at the first drill location.
    d) Install the drill rod and drill bit and level the machine using an
    angle level to the required tilt

    Fig 2 : Setting-up & preparing for drilling horizontal drains.


    GeoProfound Engineering Sdn Bhd
    Method Statement Horizontal Drains

    e) Drilling is done using an air compressor connected to the drill


    rod and bit. Assemble the air compressor and suitable air hose
    to the rig.
    f) The air compressor will deliver compressed air to the machine
    while drilling is done. The drilled soil will be flushed out of the
    borehole using the compressed air.
    g) Advance the drill bit a little at a time depending on soil
    hardness. Adjust the air compressor air flow rate to suit type of
    soil, whether dry or wet soil accordingly.
    h) Upon completion of the borehole, withdraw the rods completely.
    i) Install the prefabricated horizontal drain by pushing it using
    manpower into the hole, until the entire length is inserted.

    Fig 3 : Flushing out the soil from the borehole using air compressor.

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