Method of statement for road construction

Scope:
This method statement describes the activities
and process of Road and paving work for
School Project works include preparation,
installation and protection as per the project
requirement.

The purpose of this method statement is to conduct a

systematic work execution for the Road and paving
work for that will produce and deliver a safe execution
procedure in accordance with the approved
Standards/Specifications and Lifting procedure.

It is the Policy of Hal General trading (GC-3) to

provide a safe and healthy place of employment.
In areas where scaffolding is to be erected,
dismantled, altered, moved or accessed for any
purpose, the following procedure shall be utilized.
Activities:

Road and paving work will comprise the

following activities

 Sampling and storage

 Excavation.

 Sub grade.

 Sub base.

 Aggregate road base.

 Projection.

 Asphalt / Bituminous works.

Purpose:
The purpose of this document is to ensure that
the standards and specification of the road
Project and that of Hal General Trading (GC-3) is
effectively implemented during the process of
Road and paving work. This method statement
provides the necessary support to the team with
relevant information regarding the specific Project
requirement and a guideline for a Procedure to work
safely.
Communication:
The contents of this method statement
shall be explained and demonstrated to
all involved personnel based on specific
task allocation. Site Engineer
/Supervisor, subcontractors' signatures
shall be taken on the approved
method
statement as a matter of record. Daily
(at thestart of each shift) the Works
Supervisor andHSEO will complete a
Pre-works briefing with ALL labor
based on the activities to be complete
in the shift (pre-works briefing will be
signed by ALL labor to demonstrate
that they have understood the activities
and associated controls. They will then
complete a site walk to ensure and
verify that all the controls are in place.
Both the RAMS and Pre-works briefing
will be located on site with the Works
Supervisor for reference and
review.

Construction methodology:
1. Sampling and Storage:

·Sub grade samples for Soil classification,

laboratory moisture density relationship tests and
CBR tests shall be taken prior to use, from any
proposed source of material.

·Each sample shall represent not more than 3,000

Cu.m of stockpiled material.

·A dry density moisture content relationship test

shall be made for each type of soil to be used in
the construction of the work to determine the
Maximum Dry Density, the Optimum Moisture
Content and the Moisture Range required of the
soil for satisfactory compaction
·Sub-Base One sample every 3000-cu m of
stockpiled material shall be tested for Grading,
Plasticity Index, Maximum Dry Density, and Los
Angeles Abrasion.
·Aggregate Road-base one sample every
3000-cu m of stockpile material or part of as
directed by the consultant shall be tested for
Grading, Plasticity Index, Maximum Dry
Density, and Los Angeles Abrasion.

·The all test shall be performed as per project

specification and applicable code.

· All stockpile shall be approved prior to

proceed the works.

·MIR / reports shall be submitted along with relevant

documents prior to proceeding.
2. Excavation for Road Construction:

·Common Excavation shall consist of the

excavation and satisfactory disposal of all soils,
certain strata, and individual rock boulders less
than 1 cubic meter in volume as instructed by
the Engineer. Strata which are altered and
weathered and are in place, but which are not
firm enough, or in the opinion of the Engineer are
not rigid enough to have all the characteristics of
rock excavation shall be classified as common
excavation.

·Rock Excavation shall consist of the excavation

and satisfactory disposal of all unaltered and un
weathered firm and rigid igneous, metamorphic,
and sedimentary solid rock and boulders
exceeding one cubic meter in volume that in the
opinion of the Engineer are impracticable to
remove by heavy mechanical excavating
equipment or by heavy duty hydraulic ripper, or by
approved pneumatic tools.
·Roadway excavation shall be sub classified
as Common Excavation and Rock
Excavation.

·All material removed from an excavation shall be used

in the formation of the embankment, shoulders and at
such other places in storage yard.

·No excavated material shall be disposed without

written permission from the consultant and clients.

3. Sub grade-Roads:

·Excavation shall be for the full construction width down to

sub grade level. For a further depth of 15 cm the existing
material shall be scarified, watered as necessary, mixed
and compacted to not less than 95% of maximum dry
density.

· Fill and embankments, an 'improved sub grade layer',

using specified material in accordance with project
specification.

·The improved sub grade layer shall be

compacted to not less than 95% maximum dry
density
·CBR of the subgrade is satisfying the minimum
requirements, a further depth of 15cm of the existing
subgrade shall be scarified, watered, mixed as
necessary and compacted to not less than 95% of
maximum dry density.

· All slopes, lines and grades shall be true, correct and

accurate, and according to latest approved shop
Drawings.

·The subgrade level in cuts shall be accurate to the

authorized profile grade to plus or minus two
(2) centimeters and, for 'top of improved subgrade'
level, plus or minus one(1) centimeter.

·During the construction of the roadway, the

prepared formation shall be maintained in such
condition that it is well drained at all times.

·The material for improved subgrade shall be

approved soil with a plasticity index not exceeding 6
and liquid limit shall not exceed 40%.
. Sand if used shall not contain more than 2% organic
matter and may contain up to 20% of stone fragments or
cobbles exceeding 20mm but not more than 63mm in
size.

·Layers of dune sand between layers of granular

materials shall not be allowed.

·Stabilizing crushed material shall not be laid directly on

ground soil, but it shall always be laid on geotextile fabric
covering the area to be stabilized as shown on the
Drawings.

·For every completed layer of subgrade, three field

density tests shall be performed on each unit of
carriageway. (One unit being 1500 Sq.m).

4.Subbase Construction:

·Road sub-base material shall be delivered to the

roadbed as uniform mixture and shall be spread in
layers.

· Segregation shall be avoided, and the sub-base shall

be free from pockets of coarse or fine materials.
·Each road sub-base layer shall be spread by
finisher and or grader or other approved
mechanical methods, watered, shaped to a
compacted thickness not exceeding 150 mm and
compacted to the required grade and cross-
section.

·Compaction test requirements can be achieved

in layers exceeding 150mm but not more than
170mm.

·Compaction shall be accomplished over the full

width of each layer by compacting from the sides
to the center, parallel to the centerline of the
road.

·Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not

accessible to the roller, compact the material
with approved vibratory rollers or compactors.

·At the time of compaction, the moisture

content of the laid material shall not vary by
more than + 2 % from the optimum
moisture content.
·The granular sub-base shall be compacted to not
less than 95 % of the maximum dry density.

·The surface on completion of compaction shall

be well closed, free from movement under
compaction plant and free from ridges cracks or
loose material.

·The finished surfaces of the road sub-base shall

not vary at any point more than 10 mm above or
below the grade.

·A minimum of four in-situ density tests shall be

made in every lot (approximately 1500 sq.m) of
granular sub-base laid or as directed by the
Engineer.

5.Aggregate Road base:

·This work shall consist of furnishing and prep

placing one or more courses of aggregate, ared
including binder soil if required, on a
Sub grade or sub-base conformity with the lines, grades
thickness and typical cross-section as per approved
drawing.

·All aggregate road base material shall be free from dirt,

shale or other deleterious matter and shall be of such quality
that it will bind readily to form a stable aggregate road base.

·Aggregate road base shall be spread on sub grade or sub-base

which has been approved.

·The material shall be spread using a motor grader operated

with a mechanism which levels off the material at an even depth
and without delay.

·The road base aggregate course shall not be placed when

the underlying surface is muddy, or when it is raining or
dusting.

·Aggregate road base shall be spread by finisher and or

grader or other approved mechanical methods, watered,
shaped to a compacted thickness not exceeding 150
mm.

·The material shall be handled in a manner which avoids

segregation. Segregated materials
·Suitable precautions shall be taken to prevent
rutting of the subgrade or sub-base during the
spreading of aggregate road base materials.

·The moisture content of the aggregate road base

material shall be adjusted prior to compaction, by
watering with approved sprinkler trucks or by drying
out.

·Aggregate road base shall be compacted to not

less than ninety-eight (98) percent of the
maximum dry density.

·Rolling shall continue until the entire thickness of

each layer is thoroughly and uniformly compacted
to the specified density.

·Rolling shall be accompanied by sufficient grader

speeding in a manner approved to ensure a
smooth surface free from ruts or ridges and
having the proper section.

·The surface of the material shall on completion

of compaction be well closed, free from
movement under the compaction plant and free
from compaction planes, ridges, cracks, or loose
material.
·Any areas inaccessible to normal compaction
equipment shall be compacted by means of
mechanical tampers until satisfactory compaction
is obtained.

·The surface of the finished aggregate road base

will be tested with a three-meter straightedge by
the Engineer at selected locations.

·The variations of the surface from the testing

edge of the straight edge between any two (2)
contacts with the surface shall at no point exceed
ten (10mm) when placed on or parallel to the
center line or ten (10mm) when placed
perpendicular to the center line of the roadway.

·The aggregate cross section as shown on the

Drawings shall not vary by more than ten (10)
millimeters from the required elevation.

·A minimum of four in-situ Density tests shall be

made per unit (1000 sq. m) of aggregate Road
base laid.
6.Protection of Compacted Layer:

·Protect all sections of newly compacted pavement from

traffic until they have hardened sufficiently to the approval
of the consultant and client.

7. Asphalt / Bituminous Pavement Works:

Asphalt mix plant shall be approved by

consultant and client and asphalt / bituminous
Base Course and surface course/wearing
Course Job Mix shall meet the Project
Specifications, and to be approved by consultant
and client prior to starting the works.

8.Preparation:
·Ensure that the area to receive for asphalt
surfacing shall be inspected approve by the
consultant and client.

9. Prime coat:

· A prime coat bitumen (MC-70) shall be applied over the

Aggregate Road Base at a rate of between 1.13 to 2.26
liters per square meter. At least 48 hours curing time shall
be maintained before starting asphalt works.

10. Asphalt base course / binder course:

·The thickness of bituminous Base Course shall be as per

approved shop drawing and project specification.

·The bituminous material will be laid using paver.

. Compaction of the bituminous material will be achieved

using steel wheel tandem vibratory rollers and pneumatic
tire rollers.

·Initial compaction or breakdown rolling will be by a

tandem vibratory roller operating in the static mode.
·Subsequent compaction will be carried out using tandem
vibratory rollers minimum 3 passes (in the vibratory
mode) and followed by pneumatic tire rollers until the
material has been fully compacted to achieve the
required degree of compaction as per project
specification.

· A final 'finishing' roll will be carried out using a tandem

vibratory roller in the static mode to remove any
remaining roller marks.

11. Tack coat:

·Before laying surface / wearing course layer a tack coat

of bitumen emulsion will be applied to a clean surface at
a rate of between 0.23 to 0.68 liters per ㎡. The emulsion
shall be allowed to break prior to commencing surfacing
12. Asphalt Surface Course/Wearing course:

·The compacted thickness of bituminous surface /

wearing Course shall be as per approved shop
drawing and project specification.

·The bituminous material will be laid using paver.

·Compaction of the bituminous material will be
achieved using steel wheel tandem vibratory
rollers and pneumatic tire rollers.

·Initial compaction or breakdown rolling will be by

a tandem vibratory roller operating in the static
mode.

·Subsequent compaction will be carried out using

tandem vibratory rollers minimum 3 passes (in
the vibratory mode) and followed by pneumatic
tire rollers until the material has been fully
compacted to achieve the required degree of
compaction as per project specification.
·A final 'finishing' roll will be carried out using a
tandem vibratory roller in the static mode to remove
any remaining roller marks.

13.Level Control:

·Where practicable the paving machine will be

equipped with automatic level sensing equipment
and / or averaging beam (dependent upon location),
referenced to dipped levels obtained from steel pins
kerbs or other suitable datum at no more than 10
meter longitudinal intervals, and transversely at
intervals commensurate with the required mat widths.

· In constrained areas level adjustment will be by

manual control by an experienced operator and
referenced to dip levels obtained from steel pins kerbs
or other suitable datum at no more than 10 meter
longitudinal intervals and transversely at intervals
commensurate with the required mat widths.
14. Testing:

·Bituminous materials will be delivered to site within

the temperature range 139 to 1630C as per project
specification. Material delivered to site outside
range will not be incorporated within the works.

·Temperatures will be checked and recorded both

at the depot mixing plant and the point of laying by
either electrical probes pyrometers or conventional
thermometers.

·Bituminous materials will be sampled at site as per

project specification and testing of bituminous
mixing for specification compliance with respect to
aggregate gradation binder content and Marshall
Design properties as per project specification.

·Sections of completed pavement layers will be

cored on site as soon as practicable for testing for
field density compliance as per project specification.
15.Cleaning and Protection:

·When all the activities are completed, the area

will be cleaned thoroughly. Once the cleaning is
done and approved, a "Request for Inspection" will
be raised for acceptance.

16.House Keeping:

·Safety Engineer shall ensure to maintain safety

for all aspects.

·Safety assistant are allocated all the site locations

to maintain housekeeping.

·All demolished/removed material to be disposed

in one allocated area for pick-up/removal from
site.
Plant and Equipment:
1. Equipment:

All equipment, plants, machineries, and lifting

gears shall be fully serviceable, tested, checked,
and certified by third party. All personal shall be
fully trained, qualified and competent to carry out
their allotted tasks. All cranes and any
appropriate lifting gears shall be
assemble/rigged in accordance with
manufacturers' recommendations and
procedures.

All crane lift operations shall be provided with a

crane lift plan prepared by a competent person
before commencing of lift and shall be
communicated to all parties involved in the lift
operation. Generator for electricity shall be
provided with drip tray to control any spillage.
Upon arrival SAB safety officer shall conduct
inspection for each equipment and document all
the inspections for records. Each equipment
shall be arranged with complete file for all
certifications. After approval the equipment shall
be allowed to site for work. Following remain
outlined to focus:
·The capacity/ size of the tools and equipme ·· will be
judged in accordance with site conditic requirements, and
availability at the time of execution.

· Fuel shall be provided by mobile fuel tanker c daily basis for

the equipment on site.

·SAB shall rely on Mini-Tankers for on-site refueling.

·The refueling and maintenance will be carried out in the

designated location.

2. Tools & Equipment for Works:

1. Excavator-For excavation

2. Dump truck-For removing excavated materials

3. Asphalt Paver -Spreading & Leveling

4. Water Bowser- To fill up the Rollers and clean the surface

5. Bitumen Distributor - Application of bitumen materials

6. Hand Sprayer-Bond Coat Spraying

7. Steel-Tired Roller-For compaction

8.Pneumatic-Tired Roller-Secondary Compaction

9. Plate Compactor -For edge compaction

10. Core Cutting Machine- Core Cutting for Testing

11. Air Compressor-Clean the surface

12. Rolling Straight Edge -Measure the tolerance

13. Hand Tools - Rakes, shovels,hand compactors,

levelling and smoothing tools, Pavement saw machines,
heaters, cleaning too
14. Calibrated survey tools

Note: Above listed equipment shall be assigned as per

requirements of each work during the mobilization stage

3. Storage and Handling:

The safe storage of hazardous chemicals is an essential part

of an environmental, health, and safety program. Chemical
storage facilities must meet certain minimum standards to
satisfy diverse regulations, store must observe several
requirements that incorporate safe storage:

·Keeping an up-to-date chemical inventory

·Proper chemical labelling

·Segregating incompatible chemical

·Providing separate storage

·Sheltered storage to avoid direct sunlight

·Area should be free of any ignition sources

. Sheltered storage to avoid direct sunlight
·Area should be free of any ignition sources
·Provide suitable Fire Extinguisher

·Should provide appropriate warning signs.

·No smoking or naked flames near the fuel.

·Do not inhale vapor.

·Read material safety data sheet for the fuel.

·Do not attempt to lift container manually.

·Have an appropriate funnel available.
·Check for leaks.