Method Statement For Ground Improvement: (Bidor To Ipoh Package)

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UE Construction Sdn Bhd UEC/MS/GEN/M/005
ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

GROUND IMPROVEMENT
(BIDOR TO IPOH PACKAGE)
Prepared by Date Reviewed by Date Approved by Date

TBT MWK MAA
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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
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1.0 SCOPE
This method statement describes the activities involved in ground

improvement works at bridge sites. Prior to forming embankments over
soft ground, the soil over which fill materials is to be placed shall be
subjected to ground improvement works as specified in the Drawings. The
works involves the stabilisation of the soil in the area below the
embankment to improve the bearing capacity.
The scope of works shall include:
a) Joint inspection with SE on the proposed ground improvement area.
b) Carrying out of relevant pre-treatment and post treatment tests
specified in the Drawings.
c) Carrying out of relevant ground improvement works as specified in the
Drawings.
d) Installation of all necessary geotechnical instrumentation for monitoring
purposes as specified in the Drawings.
e) Obtaining the relevant approval from local authorities, if required.
f) Installation of all necessary local traffic management, if required.
This document is meant to be a generic method statement that is
principally applicable to works covered under the bridgeworks package
between Bidor and Ipoh. However, in the event that changes are required
to suit site specific requirements, then a site specific method statement
will be produced.
2.0 MATERIALS
Materials to be used will be:

a) Geotextile filter fabric
b) RC pile
c) Sand
d) Stone backfill material
e) Granular material
f) Reinforcement bar
g) Concrete
3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
3.1 The following is a list of equipment to be used. However, the actual

number of units would depend on the area involved.
a) Compactor
b) Survey equipment
c) Piling rig & accessories
d) Lorry
e) Geotechnical instruments
f) Crawler crane
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3.2 All plants and machinery will be with valid documents or licences.
4.0 METHOD
4.1 Removal/Replacement Of Unsuitable Material
4.1.1 The location and depth for removal of unsuitable materials

shall be determined by reviewing the soil investigation reports or by
carrying out Mackintosh Probe tests. Details shall be recorded in the form
DRB-F-E011 and the works will proceed with the instructions of SE.
4.1.2 A joint survey will be carried out with SE to inspect and set
out the location based on Drawings.
4.1.3 The initial subsoil conditions shall be ascertained by carrying
out pre-treatment field testing by Cone Penetration Test (CPT) for every
1000 m2. The depth shall not be less than 1 m below the estimated depth
of removal of unsuitable material based from Drawings or as directed by
SE at 30 metre interval to determine the actual depth of removal and
ground water table.
4.1.4 The unsuitable material shall be excavated and removed. The
depth and extent should be given by SE based from Mackintosh Probe
Report.
4.1.5 Geotextile filter fabric will be placed above base of excavation
as directed by SE.
4.1.6 The area will be filled with suitable fill or granular material up
to existing ground level or surcharge level normally 1m high from existing
ground level for period of 3 months based on Drawings or as instructed by
SE.
4.1.7 If ground water table is encountered, granular material shall
be used as replacement material from the base of excavation up to a
height of 300mm above ground water table.
4.1.8 The surcharge material will be excavated to subgrade level
after full settlement of backfill materials for a period of 3 months or as
directed by SE.
4.1.9 All necessary geotechnical instruments for settlement
monitoring records will be installed according to Drawings.
4.2 Pile Embankment
4.2.2 The piling machine, accessories, and RC Pile (size 250 mm x
250 mm) will be mobilised to the respective location.
4.2.3 Piling works will start off with the preliminary test pile as
specified in the Drawings.
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4.2.4 The Maintained Load Test (MLT) or PDA test will be carried
out on the preliminary test pile as instructed by SE.
4.2.5 The Test Reports will be submitted to SE for comments and
approval.
4.2.6 Piling works will continue for working piles as per identified
location indicated in the Drawings.
4.2.7 The As-Built Drawing for Pile Positions will be submitted to
SE.
4.2.8 The pile head will be cut, hacked and stripped to expose the
reinforcement bar. The continuos raft slab structure will be build on the
piles.
4.2.9 The continuous raft slab will be cast using concrete as
specified in Drawings.
4.2.10 Filling works will commence with suitable material until required height
once the continuous raft slab has achieved the required strength.
4.3 Vibro Replacement (Stone Column)
4.3.2 The initial subsoil conditions shall be ascertained by carrying
out pre-treatment field testing by Cone Penetration Test (CPT) for every
1000 m2. The depth shall be 15 metre or up to refusal at 30 metre
intervals. The actual depth of ground improvement shall be as instructed
by SE.
4.3.3 A field trial shall be carried out before the Stone Column
(vibro replacement) work commence for area not less than 1000 m2 and
the reports will be submitted to SE for approval.
4.3.4 A drainage blanket of 1000 mm thick will be placed prior to
installation of stone columns.
4.3.5 The installation process is carried out using vibrator and its
associated follower tubes. High pressure water jets exiting at the tip of the
vibrator is incorporated to assist in the penetration of the vibrator into the
soil.
4.3.6 Vibro replacement shall be carried out to form the specified
diameter stone columns by backfilling using stones (20 mm to 75 mm
sizes). A densely compacted stone column shall be produced by raising
and lowering the vibro probe, while adding stones into the hole.
4.3.7 The post-treated ground will be compacted using Compactor
to achieve the required density for the top one metre depth.
4.3.8 2 numbers of Plate Bearing Test, one to be carried out on a
single stone column and the another one on four stone columns after the
completion of ground improvement, will be carried out.
4.3.9 All necessary geotechnical instruments for settlement
monitoring records will be installed according to Drawings.
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4.3.10 Filling works will commence once the existing soil has achieved the
required density or as directed by SE.
4.4 Surface Vibratory Compaction (SVC)
4.4.2 The initial subsoil conditions shall be established by carrying
out pre-treatment field testing cone penetration test (CPT) using
piezocone. The location of the CPT shall be at the center of proposed
Surface Vibratory Compaction grid at least 1 nos for every 1000 m2.
4.4.3 A field trial will be carried out in selected areas not less than
1000 m2 for the specified surface Vibratory Compaction work. 3 nos of
Cone Penetration Test each shall be carried out during the pre-treatment
stage to access the degree of ground improvement achieved and submit
the results to SE for approval.
4.4.4 Extra fill or surcharge of 2-3 m will be placed before
vibrocompaction to provide the necessary overburden pressure and to be
removed upon completion of compaction.
4.4.5 Vibratory plates or probes with sufficient energy imparted will
be used into the ground to densify the cohesionless subsoil up to the
required effective depth as shown in the Drawings.
4.4.6 The densification procedure shall be repeated over a grid
pattern to ensure that the densified zones of influence overlap sufficiently
to achieve the specified degree of Ground Improvement throughout the
area and depth to be treated.
4.4.7 300 mm thickness of sand blanket will be provided at the top
of subsoil.
4.4.8 The post-treatment ground surface will be compacted by
compactor to improve foundation soil and Soil Compaction Test or CBR
Test for the top one meter depth will be carried out.
4.4.9 Once the original soil achieves the specified density, the post-
treatment test shall be carried out using CPT for every 1000 m2 of ground
improvement area and 1 Plate Bearing Test for every 5000 m2
improvement area to achieve 70% from specified relative density.
4.4.10 All necessary geotechnical instruments for settlement monitoring records
will be installed according to Drawings.
4.5 Dynamic Replacement
out the location based on Drawings
4.5.2 Initial subsoil conditions will be ascertained by carrying out
pre-treatment field testing by cone penetration test (CPT) using piezocone
per every 1000 m2 up to a depth of 10 m below ground level.
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4.5.3 Field trial using dynamic replacement method will be carried

out. 3 nos of cone penetration test each shall be carried out and the
results submitted to SE for approval.
4.5.4 1000 mm compacted sand blanket shall be placed on top of
the pre-treated ground after site clearing has been completed.
4.5.5 Dynamic replacement shall be carried out by dropping a
pounder of known weight from a designed height on to the ground to be
treated and repeated until the ground is compacted to achieve the
required density.
4.5.6 The procedure is repeated over a grid pattern to ensure that
the zones of influence overlap sufficiently to achieve design requirements.
4.5.7 All craters shall be backfilled with adequately compacted
borrow granular materials.
4.5.8 Compaction using vibratory roller to achieve the specified dry
density and CBR will be carried out as specified.
4.5.9 Post-treatment field testing at location specified by SE will be
carried out using CPT and plate bearing test at the centre of craters to
achieve 70% of specified relative density.
4.5.10 All necessary geotechnical instruments for settlement monitoring records
will be installed according to Drawings
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

Not applicable.
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
6.1 Work will be carried out in accordance with the Project Safety plan.
6.2 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.
6.3 Mandatory PPE attire will be worn at all times within the ROW and
for traffic management (high visibility vest, safety helmet, safety shoes)
6.4 Advanced traffic warning signs will be positioned at strategic

locations and designated flagmen will be used when working in the vicinity
of existing roads, if required.
6.5 Water bowser will be used to control dust when necessary.
6.6 Works will be restricted outside 2.0m of the nearest railway track
and within area marked.
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7.0 TRACK POSSESSION

Not applicable.
8.0 SUMMARY OF FORMS

Not applicable.

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