Method Statement For Earthworks at
Method Statement For Earthworks at
Method Statement For Earthworks at
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IMPORTANT:
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CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 MATERIALS
3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
4.0 METHOD
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
7.0 TRACK POSSESSION
8.0 SUMMARY OF FORMS
8.1 APPENDIX A : Inspection and Test Plan
8.2 APPENDIX B : Safety Health and Environment
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1.0 SCOPE
This method statement covers all necessary works to be carried out such as
identifying source, filling methods, equipment, machineries, slope stability,
compaction methods and test until earth filling is completed at locations stated
below. This is to ensure that the earthworks are carried out in accordance with
specification and safety requirements.
g) Construct and maintain all temporary and permanent drains, silt trap, turfing,
etc.
2.0 MATERIALS
a) Excavator
b) Dump Truck/Licence Lorry
c) Soil Test Equipment
d) Survey Equipment
e) Back pusher
f) Compactor/Roller
4.0 METHOD
4.4 Silt trap and wash trough will be constructed as and when necessary,
depending on site conditions.
4.5 Ground improvement works shall be completed before proceeding with the
filling of embankments. (Separate method statement will be submitted for
each type of ground improvement work)
4.6 One sample will be taken for every 20,000 cu.m of original soil or borrow
pit to be tested at Geolab laboratory at Tapah for the following tests:
a) Sieve analysis (Form: DRB-F-E004)
b) Particle size distribution (Form: DRB-F-E015)
c) Plastic and liquid limit (Form: DRB-F-E010)
d) Soil compaction test (Form: DRB-F-E007)
e) CBR test (Form: DRB-F-E016)
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4.7 Material cut from ROW that is found to be unsuitable for use shall be
spread out evenly within the ROW but outside the permanent works area
subject to approval of SE.
4.8 The Surveyor will peg the top of the cut, toe line for embankment filling
and center line of embankment at 20m intervals for checking the thickness
of filling.
4.10 Suitable fill shall be laid in layers of loose thickness not exceeding 300mm
and compacted with vibratory roller up to subgrade level or required level.
4.14 A joint survey shall be carried out for completed earthworks together with
SE representative and the earthwork As-built drawing will be submitted to
SE for approval.
On site quality control shall be carried out in accordance with the Inspection and
Test Plan as attached in the Appendix A to ensure that the job is carried out to
the client satisfaction. Materials test must be conducted to ensure their
conformance with the specification requirement.
The work to be carried out in accordance with the Project Safety Plan. Particular
activities requiring attention are highlighted in the Appendix B.
The tool box meeting will be carried out on construction area at regular intervals
to ensure compliance with the Safety Plan and familiarity with accident and
emergency procedures.
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