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CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 Scope of Work 2
3.0 Reference 2
4.0 Equipment 2
5.0 Manpower 2
6.0 Procedure 3
7.0 Safety, Health and Environmental Issues 5
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PERKASA JAUHARI SDN BHD
- METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTHWORK -
1.0 OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this method of statement is to define the procedures to ensure that the proposed
materials and workmanship to be used at the site are complying with the condition / requirements
as stipulated in the specifications.
This method statement covers the requirements for all earth works up to and including the
preparation of formation level. This method statement is to be adopted during earthwork
activities for the platform for Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Saujana Putra including
the football field. This method statement describes the controlling elements during the exaction
of earthworks.
3.0 REFERENCE
a) Profile
b) Construction Drawings
4.0 EQUIPMENTS
a) Excavator
b) Dump Truck
c) Service Vehicle for General Workers
d) Roller
e) Grader
f) Bulldozer
a) Supervising Engineer
b) Supervisor / Foremen
c) Operator / Driver
d) Skilled Workers
e) Surveyor
f) General Workers
6.0 PROCEDURE
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PERKASA JAUHARI SDN BHD
- METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTHWORK -
METHODOLOGY
A. Site Clearing
Clearing shall consist of the cutting or taking down, removal and disposal of everything
above ground level, including objects overhanging the areas to be cleared such as tree
branches, except such trees, vegetation, structures or parts of structures and other things
which are designated in the Contract to remain or be removed by others or which the S.O,
directs are to be left undisturbed. Clearing shall also include the levelling of absolute
dikes, terraces, ditches, etc unless otherwise directed by the S.O.
The entire road reserve area shall be cleared as described above, unless otherwise shown
on the Drawings or directed by the S.O.
B. Setting Out
Prior to any commencement of any physical works, a professional land surveyor shall be
appointed to carryout demarcation works and establish bench marks on site. Upon
obtaining all the necessary survey data, a joint survey to check existing ground levels
(Original Ground level OGL) shall be carried out with the Resident Engineer / RE.
C. Preparation of Site
When any material is disposed outside the site, the disposed material shall be graded to a
neat appearance and shall not obstruct natural drainage or cause damage to highways or
property. All precautions shall be taken to prevent any erosion of the soil on the affected
areas.
All unsuitable material and surplus suitable material shall be run to spoil in tips approved
by the Engineer.
D. Excavation of Cuttings
The excavation of cutting shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant approved
drawings and to the levels, widths and heights shown thereon.
Hauling of material from cuttings or the importation of fill material to the embankment or
other areas of fill shall proceed only when sufficient compaction plant is operating at the
place of deposition to ensure compliance with the specification requirements.
Any excess depth excavated below the formation level exceeding tolerance of 300mm
shall be made good by backfilling with suitable material of similar characteristic of that
removed and compacted in accordance with specifications.
F. Excavation General
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PERKASA JAUHARI SDN BHD
- METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTHWORK -
G. Rock Excavation
Excavation in rock may be carried out by a tracked bulldozer and ripper or by the use of
blasting with explosives or any other method approved by the Engineer.
After it has been established that the excavated material is rock and after the area where
such rock exists has been defined, the Contractor shall incorporate the rock in the
embankment.
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PERKASA JAUHARI SDN BHD
- METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTHWORK -
I. Filling General
Filling low-level areas shall be to the level of sub grade as designated. After completion
of clearing and grubbing, the Contractor shall carry out the necessary levelling in order
to control the thickness of the layers of fill.
The existing natural ground shall be scarified in place to a minimum depth of 75mm for
the full width of the embankment. The scarified material shall be levelled and
compacted.
The Contractor shall not proceed with filling and compaction any subsequent layer
before testing and securing the approval of the Engineer for the previous layer.
Each fill thickness shall not exceed 250mm.
K. Surcharge
Embankment will be built to different height in stages with surcharge in area as shown in
the drawing. Base plates shall be installed in the positions as per the drawings to monitor
the settlement. The recording of the settlement will be jointly recorded with the S.O
S.O shall establish and the rate of random testing and implement it to ensure conformance
to the specifications, as well as visual check before off-loading to ensure uniform
consistency