PROJEK MEMBINA JALAN DARI SIBU JAYA KE JALAN KONG YIT KHIM,

SIBU, SARAWAK.
PWD/HO/B011/2019 Method Statement - Prefabricated Vertical Drain
(PVD) PREFABRICATED

TABLE OF CONTENT

Section Description

1.0 OBJECTIVE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 MATERIALS

6.0 MACHINERY

7.0 WORK SEQUENCE

8.0 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

APPENDIXES

APPENDIX 1 - FORM SJKYK - QC/21(a)

APPENDIX 2 - FORM SJKYK - QC/21(b)

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PWD/HO/B011/2019 Method Statement - Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD)
PREFABRICATED VERTICAL
1.0 OBJECTIVE

This method statement is to describe the activities which will be used to carry out
the construction of prefabricated vertical drain (PVD) and to outline the resources
needed for the operations of PROJEK MEMBINA JALAN DARI SIBU JAYA KE
JALAN KONG YIT KHIM, SIBU, SARAWAK.

. 2.0 SCOPE

This method statement shall apply for Geotechnical Work as per bill of
quantities for embankment founded on soft area and it requires the Ground
Treatment Works which also referred in the drawing as “Special Embankment
Construction for Type B4N”.

3.0 REFERENCES

a) Construction Drawings
b) Tender Specification, Section 16 Geotextile Specifications, and item 16.7
Prefabricated Vertical Drain.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Site Safety Officer/Supervisor

b) QA/QC Officer/Supervisor
c) Site Engineer
d) Site Supervisor
e) Land Surveyor
f) Plant Operator
g) General Workers

5.0 MATERIALS
5.1. Alidrain AD250 PVD

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PWD/HO/B011/2019 Method Statement - Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD)
PREFABRICATED VERTICAL
6.0 MACHINERY
6.1. P&H320 Crawler Crane

7.0 WORK SEQUENCE

7.1. General
7.1.1. The PVD layout drawing comprising of numbered square grid box for the
PVD ground treatment shall be based on the construction layout drawing.

7.1.2. The limit of the location of the area to be treated and depth of the PVD to be
installing shall be as specification and engineer requirement.
7.1.3. Sample of PVD shall be taken at site and tested on the required properties
shall be witnessed by client and consultants representative.

7.2. Equipment and accessories

7.2.1. Cable Pull type PVD installation machine with a structural frame (Drain
mast)
7.2.2. Mandrel (rectangular tube approximately 125mm x 50mm x 6mm). The
length of mandrel shall not be less than the maximum length of drain.
7.2.3. Metal shoe ( steel plate approximately 160mm x 85mm x 0.7mm)

7.3. Site preparation

7.3.1. Platform preparation works to the required drainage blanket level shall be
prepared and geotextile (type referred to the construction drawing) shall be
installed prior to PVD installation.
7.3.2. The working platform shall be able to provide stable platform for the
required PVD rigs to move around.

7.4. Setting out of PVD location

7.4.1. Setting out and pegging of PVD corner control point.
7.4.2. PVD point and pattern will be established according to the spacing as
specified.
7.4.3. After setting out has been done, the PVD point shall be marked by placing
steel metal shoes on the ground in accordance to interval as specified in
the drawings. This is to provide visual guide and ease machine operator’s
aiming point and checking.

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PWD/HO/B011/2019 Method Statement - Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD)
7.5. PVD installation PREFABRICATED VERTICAL
7.5.1. Trial PVD installation will be carried out to determine PVD installation
depth.

7.5.2. The roll of PVD is fixed on the drain feed mechanism into the mandrel.
7.5.3. PVD roll will be hanged at the bar hanger on the rig to ensure smooth and
uninterrupted PVD deployment during the installation works.
7.5.4. The PVD installation machine will be driven to PVD marked point
7.5.5. Steel plate with fixture will be placed at the base of the mandrel. PVD shall
be wrapped around the fixture on the anchor and folded back. Mandrel will
be pulled back until the plate cap the mandrel base.
7.5.6. The mandrel is injected into the ground to the required depth and
subsequently retracted. The steel metal place which is held in place at the
toe of the mandrel will then anchor the PVD at the installed depth.
7.5.7. Upon full extraction of the mandrel, the PVD is cut off neatly at the
approximately 150mm above the platform level.
7.5.8. The PVD installation machine is the driven and repositioned over the next
point and the above cycle is repeated.

7.6. Recording Sheet for PVD installation

7.6.1. The depth of PVD installed is recorded manually which incorporate:
7.6.1.1. Date of installation
7.6.1.2. Grid and point location
7.6.1.3. Depth of each drain measured from working platform based on the depth
markings on the rig and 150mm above ground.
7.6.1.4. Refer Forms in the Appendixes.

7.7. Splicing of PVD

7.7.1. This is carried by sheaving and tying the PVD together so as to ensure the
structural and hydraulic continuity of the drain.
7.7.2. At the splice, the upper portion of the jacket shall be extended to cover the
lower portion. The jacket and core shall be overlapped at a minimum of
150mm at any splice.

8.0 Safety & Environments

8.1. Safety, Health & Environmental Issues

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PWD/HO/B011/2019 Method Statement - Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD)
PREFABRICATED
8.1.1 All staff involved with the project shall be inducted VERTICAL
on the safety, health and
environmental issues associated with the work. Before entering the site, all
staff must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
8.1.2 Only trained personnel with relevant experience shall be allowed to handle
heavy machinery. Construction machineries and plants must maintain
regularly. Ensure machine to inspect before start work by

Safety Officer. All the movement of the construction machineries has to

regulate.
8.1.3 Care will be taken to ensure that dust and air pollution are kept to a
minimum. Temporary earth drains will be constructed where necessary to
prevent water ponding and flooding. Using water browser (if necessary) to
control dust dispersal at site and maintain the schedule. Existing roads and
all project construction sites need to keep clean.
8.1.4 In term of emergency, person in charge at site at that time (site
engineer/safety officer/traffic management officer/site supervisor) must follow
emergency response plan flowchart.

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