Saudi Binladin Group

PCM Division (IS)

METHOD STATEMENT FOR Contract Number : 101/2496
MAIN CIVIL WORKS
CONSTRUCTION OF DUCT BANK UNDER
THE EXISTING CULVERT REV. 01 Date : 10 MAR 2007 Page 1 of 2

PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to outline the procedure for the
construction of duct bank under the existing storm water concrete culvert.

SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work includes excavation, blinding, rebar fixing, conduit fixing,
formworks installation, supporting of existing culvert, concrete coating, and
backfilling.

WORK PROCEDURE
1.1 The basic principle for the construction of this duct bank is to do
the construction at one time with concrete masonry support at intervals shown
on the sketch, SK-DB-01 sht 1 & 2.
1.2 Excavate a portion below the culvert – Carry out manual excavation
under the existing culvert at location of the support. Excavation of the second
support location will proceed after the installation of the first support.
1.3 Install temporary support for the culvert – Install temporary support for
the concrete culvert at locations shown on attached SBG sketch SK-DB-01 sht 1
and 2. The support will be made of concrete masonry blocks or concrete 100 mm
thick as shown on the sketch. The support will be at 9 locations shown on the
sketch so that the unsupported length of the culvert is only 900 mm. The
concrete or masonry block support will remain in place even after construction
of the duct bank.
1.4 Continue excavation – After installation of the supports, continue
excavation in between the support. This will be done by manual excavation.
1.5 Install soil improvement and blinding – after excavation is completed,
proceed with the soil improvement and blinding as per project and specification
requirement.
 Saudi Binladin Group
PCM Division (IS)
METHOD STATEMENT FOR Contract Number : 101/2496
MAIN CIVIL WORKS
CONSTRUCTION OF DUCT BANK UNDER
THE EXISTING CULVERT REV. 01 Date : 10 MAR 2007 Page 2 of 2

1.6 Fix bottom rebar & PVC conduits – Fix rebar and conduits after blinding.
Spacing to be in accordance with the drawings and related documents.
1.7 Fix Formworks – Fix formworks for the duct bank.
1.8 Pour the duct bank – Prior to pouring, request for quality control
inspection and obtain pour release then proceed with pouring.
1.9 After the duct bank is cured, carry out coating of the duct bank. After
coating, backfill the portion under the culvert up to the top surface of the duct
bank and extend up to the bottom of the culvert.

2.0 QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)

All stages of work and testing shall be documented as per the approved
Inspection and Test Plan.

3.0 SAFETY
Execution of all the works shall meet with the relevant codes and practice for
Site Health and Safety as detailed in the approved safety plan.
Risk assessment attached