Beam Launching RB014 A1-P1

METHOD STATEMENT Page No.
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UE Construction Sdn Bhd UEC/MS/RB014/LB/018B
ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

LAUNCHING OF PRESTRESSED
I-20 BEAMS AT
RB 014 : JALAN TAPAH – TELUK INTAN
(ABUTMENT 1 TO PIER 1)
Prepared by: Date: Reviewed by: Date: Approved by: Date:

Sheikh Faizal 17 Dec 03 Mohd Fauzi 17 Dec 03 Ramli Noordin 18 Dec 03
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The holder agrees to the following:

1. Not to reproduce; copy; reveal; publish; or, distribute it in whole or any portion of it
without authorisation; and,
2. To maintain this document in confidence.
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CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 MATERIAL
3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
4.0 METHOD
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
7.0 TRACK POSSESSION
8.0 APPENDIXES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
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This method statement describes the method and procedures for

launching the prestressed I-20 beams at span 1 (Abut 1 to Pier 1) at
RB 014 : (JALAN TAPAH – TELUK INTAN). Beams for span 3 will be
launched at a later stage.
The launching layout and other relevant information on machinery

and equipment used in this work are included.
2.0 MATERIALS
2.1 Prestressed “I” Beams
The prestressed “I” Beams must achieve the required design

strength prior to the launching activities. Test cube results should
be submitted to the Supervising Engineer prior to the launching
activities to ensure the 28 days required strength had been
achieved.
The permanent position of the I-beams sitting on the cross head

and abutment shall be marked before launching activities started.
3.0 MANPOWER & EQUIPMENT
3.1 MANPOWER
 1 Engineer
 1 Supervisor
 2 Operators
 10 General Workers
 2 Welders
 1 Safety Officer
3.2 EQUIPMENT
 1 unit of 45 tonne and 1 unit of 170 tonne cranes

 Trailers
 Welding set
 Steel bar bracing
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4.0 METHOD
4.1 Work Access And Area
 The working access and platform shall be levelled and

compacted to form a firm ground. The pipe culvert installed
below the platform will not be subjected to crane and beam
loading as the outrigger of the crane will not be placed over
the culvert.
 Steel plate shall be provided if necessary wherever heavy

machine operating at the soft ground.
4.2 Launching Sequence And Methodology
 Audit survey shall be carried out to confirm the top level of

crosshead and abutment where “I” beams rest.
 The 'I' beams will be transported from casting yard to

designed location by trailers.
 For this launching, 2 units of 45 tonnes mobile crane will be

used to load the beam onto the trailers at the casting yard.
 The supporting structure including epoxy plinth shall have

reached the required strength and acceptable to the Resident
Engineer before beam launching.
 All relevant quality control records including beam hogging

and bowing report for the beams will be submitted before
launching
 The rubber bearing pads shall be placed to the position

marked by the surveyor prior to launching activities.
 For launching of this span, the “I” beams shall be transported

to the existing road between abutment A1 and pier P1.
Traffic flow on the existing road shall be stopped for about 15
minutes during the launching of each beam. The ‘I’ beam
shall than be lifted up by 1 no. 45 tonne crane at P1 and 1
no. 170 tonne crane at A1 and placed across the span. This
procedure and sketch is enclosed as Appendix A1.
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 Two general workers will be designated on each side of the

pier crossbeam and abutment to guide the 'I' beams to the
correct position.
 The 'I' beams shall be launched onto the bearings centre.
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
Not applicable
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
6.1 Working Hour

The beams shall be launched during the day . The existing traffic
flow shall be stopped for about 15 minutes for the launching of
each beam. Two flagmen with high visibility vest and sufficient
traffic warning signs will be provided at the designated location
to control the traffic.
6.2 Regulations
All site activities shall comply strictly with KTM regulations and
requirements. Before commencement of works all relevant staff
will be briefed and trained to comply with KTMB regulations. All
staff will also be familiar with the Construction Crisis Team’s
Handbook.
6.3 Launching Safety Briefing

A safety briefing will be conducted by the launcher prior to
beam launching to ensure that all people involved are familiar
with the works (Designated Launcher will be fully in charge
during the launching activity). The safety officer with knowledge
of the launching works will supervise the safety aspect of the
whole launching activity. Before starting the works, this safety
officer will brief the workers on the general hazards of beam
launching activities.
6.4 Equipment Checks

The safety officer will check and ensure that all cranes are with
valid PMA and fully operational and that there are no
irregularities prior to the launching. The launching will be halted
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if any irregularities are observed. Pre-Lift Checklist Crane

Operation is attached in Appendix 2.
6.5 Safety Pre-caution After Launching

All beams shall be braced immediately after launching works is
completed to avoid any accident while waiting for the
subsequent activities. Beams will be braced using extreme load
case as per calculation and sketch attached in Appendix 3.
Adequate timber wedges, temporary welding or other supports
shall also be provided to ensure the I-beams remain stable on
bridge bearing pads.
Sufficient safety netting will be installed to protect the road

from falling debris.
Upon completion of beam launching, works on diaphragm

beams shall be completed within 7 days, with first beam
completed by 5th day.
6.6 General Safety

All workers are to wear High Visibility Vest (Orange colour),
safety helmet and safety shoes within KTMB Right Of Way
(ROW). All safety issues will be governed by the DRB-HICOM’s
Safety And Health Plan. DRB-HICOM procedure for heavy lifting
attached in Appendix 4 will be adhered to. The crane operator
must possess a valid certificate of competency on crane
operation.
The area shall be barricaded from construction equipment,

machinery and general public.
6.7 Environment Issues

The Environmental Management Plan will be adhered to strictly
on site.
7.0 TRACK POSSESSION
Track possession is not required.
8.0 APPENDIXES
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a) Appendix 1 - Sketch showing the positioning of crane and

trailer for launching beams.
b) Appendix 2 - Pre-lift Checklist Crane Operation &

Pre-commencement Checklist
c) Appendix 3 - Temporary Bracing Calculation and

Welding Details For Beams Launched
d) Appendix 4 - DRB-HICOM Heavy Lifting Operation
e) Appendix 5 - Welder Certificate & Sling Certificate
f) Appendix 6 - Location Plan.
g) Appendix 7 - Site Organisation Chart.

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APPENDIX 1
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APPENDIX 2
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APPENDIX 3
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APPENDIX 4
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APPENDIX 5
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APPENDIX 6
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APPENDIX 7

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METHOD STATEMENT Page No.

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

Prepared by: Date: Reviewed by: Date: Approved by: Date:

The holder agrees to the following:

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

7.0 TRACK POSSESSION

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

This method statement describes the method and procedures for

The launching layout and other relevant information on machinery

2.1 Prestressed “I” Beams

The prestressed “I” Beams must achieve the required design

The permanent position of the I-beams sitting on the cross head

3.0 MANPOWER & EQUIPMENT

 1 unit of 45 tonne and 1 unit of 170 tonne cranes

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

4.1 Work Access And Area

 The working access and platform shall be levelled and

 Steel plate shall be provided if necessary wherever heavy

4.2 Launching Sequence And Methodology

 Audit survey shall be carried out to confirm the top level of

 The 'I' beams will be transported from casting yard to

 For this launching, 2 units of 45 tonnes mobile crane will be

 The supporting structure including epoxy plinth shall have

 All relevant quality control records including beam hogging

 The rubber bearing pads shall be placed to the position

 For launching of this span, the “I” beams shall be transported

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

 Two general workers will be designated on each side of the

 The 'I' beams shall be launched onto the bearings centre.

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

6.1 Working Hour

6.3 Launching Safety Briefing

6.4 Equipment Checks

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if any irregularities are observed. Pre-Lift Checklist Crane

6.5 Safety Pre-caution After Launching

Sufficient safety netting will be installed to protect the road

Upon completion of beam launching, works on diaphragm

6.6 General Safety

The area shall be barricaded from construction equipment,

6.7 Environment Issues

7.0 TRACK POSSESSION

Track possession is not required.

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a) Appendix 1 - Sketch showing the positioning of crane and

b) Appendix 2 - Pre-lift Checklist Crane Operation &

c) Appendix 3 - Temporary Bracing Calculation and

d) Appendix 4 - DRB-HICOM Heavy Lifting Operation

e) Appendix 5 - Welder Certificate & Sling Certificate

f) Appendix 6 - Location Plan.

g) Appendix 7 - Site Organisation Chart.

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH