SOJITZ-L&T CONSORTIUM

WDFC
CT P-1 & 2

Method Statement – Earthwork for REWARI

Railway Formation TO
IKBALGARH

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 INDEX
SL. No. Item Description Pg. No.

1 Abréviations 1

2 Introduction 1

3 Scope of Works 1
4 Existing Reports and References 2

4.1 Standards 2

Geotechnical Interpretative Report on Rail track Formation (embankment

4.2 2
and cut)

4.2.1 Objective 2

4.3 Design Basis Report – Embankment, Drainage & Retaining Wall 3

4.4 Stability Analysis 4

4.4.1 Criteria for selection of Critical Sections 4

4.5 Settlement Analysis 5

5 Interferences 5

5.1 Other Interferences 6

5.1.1 Access to the site 6

5.1.2 Access / Egress through Work Areas 6

5.1.3 Other interferences 6

5.1.4 Uncharted utilities 6

6 Earthwork Definitions and Classifications 6

6.1 Definitions and Classifications 7

6.2 Contractor‟s Equipment 8

6.3 Removal of Suitable Material 8

6.4 Pollution Control 9

7 Earthworks 10

7.1 Materials for Construction 10

 INDEX
SL. No. Item Description Pg. No.

7.1.1 Unsuitable Soils for Construction: 10

7.1.2 Use of Mixed Types Soils 10

7.2 Care of Works 11

7.2.1 General 11

7.2.2 Protection of the Works from Weather 11

7.3 Execution of Formation Earthwork 11

7.3.1 Survey 11

7.3.2 Clearing and Grubbing and Stripping 12

7.3.3 Excavation for Formation in Cutting 15

7.3.4 Excavation and Backfill for Structures 20

7.4 Embankment 21

7.4.1 General 21

7.4.2 Criteria for Layer Systems: 32.5 Ton Axle Load 23

7.4.3 Execution 23

7.4.4 Slope Protection / Erosion Control 30

7.4.5 Drainage Arrangement 31

7.4.6 Tolerances and Acceptance Criteria 32

7.5 Removal of Existing Structures / Utilities 32

7.5.1 General 32

7.5.2 Execution 34

8 Quality Assurance 36

9 Risk Assessments 38

9.1 Definitions 38
 INDEX
SL. No. Item Description Pg. No.

9.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Procedure. 39

10 Safety 43
Safety Requirements for Working Near Running Tracks of Indian
10.1 43
Railways
10.2 Safety, Health and Environment (HSE) Requirements 43

10.2.1 Safety while excavation: 43

10.2.2 Safety while work on Embankment of height more than 6 meters 44

10.2.3 Duties of persons at work 44

10.3
Traffic Management Plan 44
10.3.1
Objective 44
10.3.2
Legal Permission 47
10.3.3 47
Regulatory Signs
10.3.4 47
Warning Signs
10.3.5 47
Delineators
10.3.6
Traffic cones and cylinders 48
10.3.7
Drums 48
10.3.8
Barricades 48
10.3.9
Tow Away Vehicles 49
10.3.10
Cleaning Of Roads 49

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ANNEXURES

Annexure 1 - DOC No: SLT/CTP-1 & 2/ITP /LAB

Annexure 2 - DOC No: SLC/CTP-1 & 2/ITP /LAB/SITE

Annexure 3 - DOC/CTP 1&2/SHE/HIRA/001/Rev.000

Annexure 4 - DOC/CTP 1&2/SHE/HIRA/001/A1/Rev.000

Annexure 5 - WESTERN RAILWAY - COMPEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS ON SAFETY AT WORK

SITES – APRIL 2008

Annexure 6 – Splitting of the Earthwork Sections

Annexure 7 – Forms and Test Formats

 1. ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVATIONS MEANING

IR Indian Railway

UIC Union International des Chemins de fer

WDFC Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (The Project)

IRS Indian Railway Standard Codes and Specifications

IRC Indian Road Congress Codes and Specifications

IS Indian Standard Specifications

EN Euro codes

UIC International Union of Railways

BS British Standards

DFCC Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation (Employer)

L & T Consortium Sojitz/Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Consortium

WDFC Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

BG Track Broad gauge track

2. INTRODUCTION
The first phase of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor consists of 922km of double line electrified
track with 2x25 kV AC, 50 Hz. overhead catenary system capable of operating at a maximum train
speed of 100km/h from Vadodara to Rewari running along the existing Indian Railway Tracks.
Formation and bridge structures are to be provided for 32.5 tonne axle load and the track structure
for 25 tonne axle load.

Out of the total length of 922km, it is intended to first carryout the work between Iqbalgarh and
Rewari in a length of 625 km under the combined package CT P-1: Civil, Building & Track Works
Rewari-Ajmer section and CT P-2: Civil, Building & Track Works Ajmer-Iqbalgarh section. The
project starts at Rewari in Haryana passes through Phulera, Ajmer, Beawer, Marwar, and Palanpur
and finally ends at Iqbalgarh. The total length of Alignment is around 650kms and is passing through
Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat states. The proposed alignment is passing generally parallel to the
existing IR network. The alignment takes a detour to avoid city congestion at Phulera. Almost 95% of
the proposed alignment passes parallel to the existing IR network and 5% of the alignment passes
through detours.

3. SCOPE OF WORKS

The purpose of this Method Statement for Earthworks is to identify and define the works which will
be carried out by the Contractor according to the following criteria for layer system for 32.5 Ton axle
load:

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  The Contractor has decided to apply the Two layer system (blanket + prepared subgrade on
embankment fill) according to the report No RDSO/2007/GE: 0014 (November 2009),
“Guidelines and Specifications for Design of Formation for Heavy Axle Load”.

This Method Statement was elaborated according to the Employer Requirements regarding the
Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Requirement, Chapter 16 of the Bid Documents – Volume
III.

4. EXISTING REPORTS AND REFERENCES

4.1 Standards

Apart from the basic data, Specifications and specific requirements listed in the Employer‟s
Requirement, all items of works are governed by the latest versions of the Codes, Specifications
as revised/corrected/amended (with latest correction slip).

The necessary relevant standards have been detailed in the Section 9 of the “Bid Document” Vol III,
and are identified as follows:

1) Indian Railway Standard Codes and Specifications (IRS).

2) Indian Road Congress (IRC) Codes and Specifications.
3) Indian Standard Specifications.
4) Indian Standard Specifications for Electrical Works.
5) EN Codes.
6) UIC Codes.
7) BS Codes.

Where the drawings and specifications described a portion of the work in only general terms and not
in complete detail, it shall be understood that only the best general practice is to prevail, materials
and workmanship of the best quality are to be employed and the instructions of the Engineer are to
be complied.

4.2 Geotechnical Interpretative Report on Rail track Formation (Embankment and Cut)
According to the Bid Documents – Volume II, Chapter 3 “Earthworks”, paragraph 3.1, clause (a),
(b) and (c); the Geotechnical reports including the Borrow pits identification have been identified
by the contractor and submitted as under:

4.2.1 Objective
Main objectives of soil survey and investigation were identified as follows:

1) To determine soil type with a view to identify their suitability for earthwork in formation and to
design the foundation for other structures.
2) To avoid known troublesome spots, unstable hill sides, swampy areas, soft rock areas, peat
lands, etc.
3) To determine method of handling and compaction of subgrade.
4) To identify suitable alignment for embankment and cutting from stability, safety, economy in
construction and maintenance considerations.
5) To identify suitable borrow area for desired quality and quantity of subgrade and blanket
material.
6) To determine depth of various strata of soil and bed rock level.

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 7) To determine ground water table position and its seasonal variation and general hydrology
of the area such as flood plains, river streams, etc.
8) To determine behavior of existing track or road structure nature and causes of geo-technical
problems in them, if any.

Based on the Field Tests conducted during the Geotechnical Investigation for Embankment Design
and according to the Bid Document – Volume III, Clause 5.9.4 (Contractor will conduct field tests on
sub-soil strata, such as Plate Load Test for determination of Elastic Modulus at second loading
(EV2), Standard Penetration Test to determine N-value and Unconfined Compression Test or Vane
Shear to determine Unconfined Compressive Strength or Un drained Cohesion Cu. If values of these
test parameters as specified hereunder are not achieved, then ground improvement will be required
if:

1) EV2 value less than 20 MPa, or

2) Un drained Cohesion (Cu) < 25kPa, or
3) N-value (determined from Standard Penetration Test: SPT) < 5.

A ground improvement methodology is explained at the chapter 7.4.3.2 and 7.4.3.3 of this
document.

4.3 Design Basis Report – Embankment, Drainage & Retaining Wall

The following reports and documents have been referred to and considered in the preparation of
this Method Statement.

Sheet 4.3 Reference Documents

Contractual Contractual
Document Title Document Reference
Requirement Clause

Inception report-
DOC/CTP1&2/DGN/EW/0001
embankments

Design Basis Report-

Embankment, Drains & DOC/CTP1&2/DGN/EW/0002
Retaining walls
Preliminary
Preliminary Design
design manual DOC/CTP1&2/DGN/BR/0002
Section 8, appendix Manual-Bridges
including the
14 cl 1.2 sub cl
identification of Preliminary Design
1.2.1(23) & cl 1.2.4
design codes DOC/CTP1&2/DGN/AL/0001
Manual-Alignment
and standards Design
Preliminary Traffic
DOC/CTP1&2/DGN/OT/0007
Management Plan

Detailed and
comprehensive SHE DOC/CTP1&2/SHE/GEN/0002
Plans include ESMP

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 4.4 Stability Analysis
According to the Bid Documents – Volume III, Clause 5.9.5 “Design of Slope of Embankment”, and
the procedure laid down in “Annexure III” of “Guidelines for Earthwork in Railway Project, Guideline
No. GE: G-1”, Contractor has carried out a Detailed Slope Stability Analysis. The following reports
and documents have been referred to and considered in the preparation of this Slope Stability
Analysis.

1) Geotechnical Interpretative Report on Rail track formation (Embankment/Cut).

2) Preliminary Geometric alignment design in Contract agreement (Part 9).
3) Design Manual – Embankment Design – DOC/CTP1&2/DGN/EW/0002 Part A.

4.4.1 Criteria for selection of Critical Sections

The Detailed Slope Stability Analysis reports, made by the Contractor laid down the critical sections.

Based on the alignment data, proposed embankment height/cutting depth has been checked every
500 m and critical sections will be selected if one of the following conditions is true:

Sl. Criteria Reference Statement

No.

1 Height of the embankment
is more than 4.5m
Cl.18.3, RDSO G14 For bank higher than 4.5m, suitable
slope stability analysis,
reinforcement of slopes, plantation
of deep root grass and toe wall
construction shall be suitably
adopted. In case of high bank on
soft sub-soil, flatter slope with
berm/sub-bank should be provided
after slope stability analysis.

2 Depth of cutting is more Cl.4.3.5, Chapter IV, Cuts in cohesive soils (silts and
than 3m RDSO G2 clays).

Cuts in cohesive soils should

invariably be designed using slope
stability analysis. Clay slopes over
3 to 5 m in height should be
designed on the basis of laboratory
tests and slope stability analysis.

3 When sub soil is soft Cl.4.4.1, RDSO G1 However, this analysis has to be
(Cohesive and SPT N < 4) carried out in detail for any height
of embankment in following
4 When depth of water table Cl.4.4.1, RDSO G1 situations:
(BGL) is less than 1.5
times the height of a) When subsoil is soft,
embankment compressible and marshy type for
any depth.
5 Bearing capacity of the RDSO G1 & G14
subsoil is less than b) When subgrade soil (fill material)
bearing pressure of has very low value of cohesion ‟C‟

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 Sl. Criteria Reference Statement
No.

embankment such that C‟/YH (where H is height

of embankment and Y is bulk
density of soil) is negligible, i.e., in
range of 0.01 or so.

c) When highest water table is

within 1.5xH (where H is the height
of embankment), below ground
level, then submerged unit weight
of soil below water level should be
taken.

6 If the EV2 value of the Ann. 1, RDSO G14 Identification of vulnerable

subsoil is less than 20 conditions of ground which requires
MPa improvement can be measured in
terms of high content of soft clay
having undrained shear strength
less than 25 KPa, loose sand strata
having N value less than 5,and Ev2
assessed less than 20Mpa.

4.5 Settlement Analysis

Measures to limit or expedite settlement are described as per the RDSO standard “Guidelines and
Specifications for Design of Formation for Heavy Axle Load – RDSO/2007/GE:0014”.

The following reports and documents have been referred to and considered in the preparation of this
Method Statement.

Sheet 4.5 Reference Documents

Contractual Contractual
Document Title Document Reference
Requirement Clause

Preliminary design
manual including the Section 8, appendix Design Basis Report-
DOC/CTP1&2/DGN/EW/0002
identification of 14 cl 1.2 sub cl Embankment, Drains
PART A, PART B, PART C
design codes and 1.2.1(23) & cl 1.2.4 & Retaining walls
standards

5. Interferences
According to the Bid Document Vol II – Chapter 13 “Handling of Public Utilities and Interference”,
paragraph 13.1 to 13.4, and its appendixes 12, 14 and 15, the existing public utilities identified within
the Right of Way will, in principle, be relocated and/or diverted by the relevant public utility agencies
at their risk and responsibility prior to the Contractor's possession of the Site except for:

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 1) Those power lines of 33kV and below requiring permanent diversion as Listed in the
Attachment 6 to the Scope of Work included in Employer‟s Requirements – Functional; and
2) Other charted public utilities presently existing within Right of Way and requiring extension /
temporary diversion and / or to be supported / handled / protected during construction as
Listed in the Attachment 9 to the Scope of Work included in Employer‟s Requirements –
Functional which are in the Scope of Work for the Contractor. The costs of relocation and/or
diversion of all the other utilities, which are not in the Scope of Work of the Contractor and
as having been done prior to the Contractor‟s possession of the Site shall be paid by the
Employer to the relevant public utility agencies separately.

5.1 Other Interferences

5.1.1 Access to the site
The Contractor will make its own arrangements, subject to the consent of the Engineer, for access
required to the Site. The Contractor will negotiate with the land owners or other appropriate
government agencies to seek temporary occupation of land and seeking necessary permission for
construction of temporary access roads.

The existing access roads may be used by the Contractor for transport of his men material and
equipment. However, these will be maintained by the Contractor up to a satisfactory level to allow
uninterrupted flow of traffic including the public traffic otherwise using these roads.

In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that access to every portion of the site is continuously
available to the Employer and the Engineer and other entities authorised by the Employer/Engineer.

5.1.2 Access / Egress through Work Areas

The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that any access or egress through the Work Areas
boundaries are controlled such that no disturbance to residents or damage to public or private
property occur as a result of the use of such access or egress by his employees
and Sub-Contractors.

Alternative access which may be needed for all public or private premises when interference with the
existing access occurs to enable the Works to be carried out will be arranged by the Contractor as
described in Appendix 15 (Requirements for Construction) of the Employer‟s Requirements.

5.1.3 Other interferences

Trees, graves and other obstructions which may remain at the Site or the Work Areas will be
appropriately removed as described in Appendix 15 (Requirements for Construction) to the
Employer‟s Requirements.

5.1.4 Uncharted utilities

Identification of uncharted public utilities within ROW will be undertaken by the Contractor by trial
trenching and / or using cable locator as consented by the Engineer. The results shall be
summarized in „Uncharted Utility Report‟ and submit as part of the Technical Design as specified in
Appendix 14 (Requirements for Design). The diversion of the identified un-charted utilities will be
handled as specified in Appendix 15 (Requirements for Construction).

6. Earthwork Definitions and Classifications

According to the “Guidelines for Earthwork in Railway project” (Guideline No.GE: G-1 – Edition
July 2003), and the Specification of the Vol III – Chapter 5.2 and its paragraphs 5.2.1 to 5.2.4,

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 the following definitions will be applied for the works in which reference is made to the defined
materials.

6.1 Definitions and Classifications

The following definitions of earthworks materials will apply to this and other Clauses of these
Specifications in which reference is made to the defined materials.

1) Top Soil - Shall mean the top layer of soil including turf.
2) Soil - This shall comprise topsoil, turf, sand, silt, loam, clay, mud, peat. black cotton soil, soft
shale or loose moorum, a mixture of these and similar material which yields to the ordinary
application of pick, spade and/or shovel, rake or other ordinary digging implement. Removal
of gravel or any other nodular material having dimension in any one direction not exceeding
75 mm occurring in such strata shall be deemed to be covered under this category.
3) Suitable Material - Shall comprise all that which is acceptable in accordance with the
Contract for use in the Works. For Embankment Fill (Two Layer System) CBR Value ≥ 5
generally but not < 4 in isolated cases. The use of material with CBR Value < 4 shall not be
considered suitable. The required CBR Values shall be on soaked samples of the
Embankment Material compacted to 97 % MDD as per IS: 2720 – 1983 (Part – 8).The
Embankment Fill Material to be used in the construction of Railway Formation shall be as
per Addendum No: 4 Dated 04/12/2012 Clause 5.9.2 of Specifications.
4) Unsuitable Material - Shall mean other than suitable material and shall comprise:
a. Material from swamps, marshes and bogs, highly organic clay or silt;
b. Organic clays, organic silts, chalks, dispersive soils, poorly graded gravel and sand
with uniformity coefficient (Cu) < 2, peat, logs, stumps, perishable and toxic
materials;
c. Material susceptible to spontaneous combustion;
d. Material with a CBR (California Bearing Ratio) value of less than 4 and CBR shall be
tested in accordance with IS: 2720-1987 (Part 16).
5) Rock - Shall comprise material found in ledges or masses in its original position.
a. Soft Rock / Ordinary Rock (not requiring blasting)
i. Rock types such as laterites, shale and conglomerates, varieties of
limestone and sandstone etc., which may be quarried or split with crow ban,
also including any rock which in dry state may be hard, requiring- blasting
but which, when wet, becomes soft and manageable by means other than
blasting;
ii. Macadam surfaces such as water bound and bitumen b) / tar bound; soling
of roads, paths etc. and hard core; compact's moorum or stabilized soil
requiring grafting tool or pick or both and shovel, closely applied; gravel and
cobble stone having maximum dimension in any one direction between 75
and 300 mm;
iii. Lime concrete, stone masonry in lime mortar and brick work in lime/cement
mortar below ground level, reinforced cement concrete which may be
broken up with crow bars or picks and stone masonry in cement mortar
below ground level; and
iv. Boulders which do not require blasting having maximum dimension in any
direction of more than 300 mm, found lying loose on (he surface or
embedded river bed, soil, talus, slope wash and terrace material of
dissimilar origin.
b. Hard Rock (requiring blasting) - This shall comprise:

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 i. any rock or cement concrete for the excavation of which the use of
mechanical plant and/or blasting is required;
ii. reinforced cement concrete (reinforcement cut through but not b) separated
from the concrete) below ground level; and
iii. Boulders requiring blasting.
c. Hard Rock (blasting prohibited) - Hard rock requiring blasting as described herein
but where blasting is prohibited for any reason and excavation has to be carried out
by chiseling, wedging or any other agreed method.
d. Marshy Soil - This shall include soils like soft clays and peats excavated below the
original ground level of marshes and swamps and soil excavated from other areas
requiring continuous pumping or bailing out of water.
6) Waste - Waste shall be unsuitable material. Waste if not required by the Engineer /
Employer shall be the property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall dispose waste at the
areas outside the Site on his own expenses including claims arising from the use of private
land. Disposal of the waste shall be in such a manner so as not to obstruct the existing
roads, natural course / flow of the water in the adjoining river / drains / water courses,
streams etc. and shall be subject to the consent of the local bodies / approval of the
Engineer.
7) Cess – Portion at top of formation level, extends from toe of ballast to edge of the formation.
8) Ballast – Crushed stones with desired specifications placed directly below the sleepers.
9) Blanket – Blanket is a layer of specified coarse, granular material of designed thickness
provided over full width of formation between subgrade and ballast.
10) Sub – grade – It is the upper part of embankment/cutting provided above subsoil by
borrowed soil of suitable quality up to bottom of blanket/ballast.
11) Prepared Subgrade – The upper part of the subgrade is formed into prepared subgrade
layer, which normally has a cross-fall.
12) Sub – soil – Soil of natural ground below subgrade. Sheet 6 1 Typical cross section of BG
track

Sheet 6.1 Typical cross section of BG double track

6.2 Contractor’s Equipment

The Contractor will employ only those equipment which is suited to the soils to be handled. He
will be responsible for maintaining the nature of suitable material so that when it is placed and
compacted it remains suitable in accordance with the Contract

6.3 Removal of suitable material

No excavated suitable material other than surplus to the requirement of the Contract will be
removed from the Site except on the direction or with the permission of the Engineer. If the

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 Engineer permit to remove suitable material from the site to suit the operational requirement of
SLT then it shall be made good at the expense of SLT any consequent deficit of filling arising
there from.

6.4 Pollution control

Following measures will be under taken by the Contractor to prevent water pollution of the
environment and erosion of earthworks.

Stream turbidity & Sedimentation

SOJITZ – L & T Consortium shall provide adequate precautions to ensure that no spoil or debris of
any kind is pushed, washed, falls or deposited on land adjacent to the site perimeter including public
roads or existing stream courses and drains within or adjacent to the site. In the event of any spoil or
debris from construction works being deposited or any silt washed down to any area, then all such
spoil, debris or material and silt shall be immediately removed and the affected land and areas
restored to their natural state by SOJITZ – L & T Consortium to the satisfaction of the
Employer/Engineer.

Siltation

1) Water on the Site and water entering the Site will be promptly removed by temporary
drainage or pumping system or by other methods capable of keeping the Works free of
water.
2) The discharge points of the temporary drainage / pumping systems will be as per the
consent of the Engineer. The Contractor will make all arrangements with and obtain the
necessary approval from the relevant authorities for discharging water to drains and
watercourses etc. meeting all the requirements as described in Clause 16 [SHE
Requirements] of the specifications (Volume III of the Bid Documents, Integrated page
1229).
3) The methods to be used for keeping the Works free of water will be carefully chosen so that
any settlement of the damage to the works and / or adjacent existing structures will not
occur.

Erosion of cut faces & Erosion of embankments

 Erosion control measures are detailed in this document in 7.3.3.2. 2) to 7.3.3.2.4)

and in 7.4.1.1

Diesel and oil pollution

General environmental management at construction sites to minimize the diesel and oil
pollution during the waste water disposal shall include at least the following:

i. Dedicated concrete-floored areas for vehicle washing, also with drainage via an
oil/water separator and sediment trap;
ii. Storage of all liquid fuel, lubricants and other toxic liquids in concrete-floored and
bonded areas, the volume of which is at least equivalent to that of all stored liquids;
iii. Watering of site roads and other exposed soil during the dry season to suppress dust,
with water tankers permanently available for this purpose;
iv. Collection of drainage at all sites and passage into settlement tanks/sediment traps
before discharge to ensure any oil and grease contents of waste water is trapped and
recovered before discharge to drain or water body.
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Flooding

a) If water is met with in the excavations due to the spring, seepage, rain or other causes, it
will be removed by suitable diversions, pumping or other means and the excavation kept
dry. Care will be taken to discharge the drained water into suitable outlets as not to cause
damage to the works, crops or any other property.
b) The Contractor will provide where necessary temporary watercourses, ditches, drains,
pumping or other means of maintaining the earthworks free from water.
c) In such circumstances the Contractor will construct temporary drains with a suitable out-
fall or install the permanent drainage through the blockage.

7. Earthworks

The purpose of this “Method Statement” deals with the Selection of Materials for Earthwork,
Execution of Earthwork in excavation (Cutting) and formation (Fill), Quality Control of the Earth work,
Maintenance of Records and Quality Assurance according to:

1) Employer‟s Requirement Vol. II and its Appendix 01 and 15 “Requirement for Construction”,
and
2) Employer‟s requirement Vol. III – Chapter 5 “Earthworks”, and the standard “Guidelines for
earthwork in railway project” (Guideline No.GE:G-1, edition July 2003), and
3) Standard “Guidelines for cutting in railway formations” (Guideline No.GE:G-2, edition August
2005), the present method of statement, and
4) Standard “Guidelines and specifications for design of formation for heavy axle load” (Report
No: RDSO/2007/GE: 0014, edition November 2009).

7.1 Materials for Construction

Construction of embankment is to be carried out normally with soil available in nearby area with
proper design of slope and desired bearing capacity. Black cotton soil shall not be used in
embankment fill / Subgrade.

The characteristics of the embankment fill are defined by the Bid Documents – Volume III,
Clause 5.9.2, and by the table 7.4.2 „Criteria for Layer System: 32.5 T axle load” of this
document.

However, there are some soils, which are not normally suitable to be used in construction of new
lines as detailed below:

7.1.1 Unsuitable Soils for Construction:

7.1.1.1 Soils to be avoided are:

1) Black Cotton Soil, Organic clays, organic silts, peat, chalks, dispersive soils, poorly
graded gravel and sand with uniformity coefficient less than 2,
2) Clays and silts of high plasticity (CH & MH) in top 3m of embankment.
3) The use of material with CBR value less than 4.
7.1.2 Use of Mixed Types Soils

Some typical situations may arise when in construction of railway formation we may be forced to use
mixed type of soils for economical reasons. Under such situations we might have to resort to use of

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mixed type soils which are enumerated below under Clause 7.1.2.1 to 7.1.2.3.The use of mixed type
of soils is in line with Clause 5.9.6, Item No: 4, Volume III of Employer‟s Requirement.

7.1.2.1 Types of fill materials

Different types of fill materials, if used, will be deposited in such a way that all parts of the site
receive roughly equal amount of a given material in roughly the same sequence to get approximate
homogeneous character of sub-grade.

7.1.2.2 Particular situation

In situations where soils for construction of embankment consist of cobbles, boulders, rock or waste
fragments etc., largest size of material will normally not be greater than 2/3rd of the loose layer
thickness. However, it will be ensured that after every one to three meter of such construction, a 30
cm layer of properly compacted soil be provided.

7.1.2.3 Other situation

In case cobbles, boulders, etc. i.e., rock materials of bigger size than 2/3rd of the loose layer
thickness are only in small quantity, these may be placed on toe of the embankment instead of using
as subgrade material.

7.2 Care of Works

7.2.1 General
1) Unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer all works will be carried out in dry conditions.
2) The Works, including materials for use in the Works, will be protected from damage due to
water. Water on the Site and water entering the Site will be promptly removed by temporary
drainage or pumping system or by other methods capable of keeping the Works free of
water.
3) The discharge points of the temporary drainage / pumping systems will be as per the
consent of the Engineer. The Contractor will make all arrangements with and obtain the
necessary approval from the relevant authorities for discharging water to drains and
watercourses etc. meeting all the requirements as described in Clause 16 [SHE
Requirements] of the specifications (Volume III of the Bid Documents). The relevant work
will not be commenced until the consented arrangements for disposal of the water have
been implemented. The criteria for draining out water are to contain/reduce water content in
the formation layers.
4) The methods to be used for keeping the Works free of water will be carefully chosen so that
any settlement of the damage to the works and / or adjacent existing structures will not
occur.

7.2.2 Protection of the Works from Weather

1) Works will not be carried out in weather conditions that could adversely affect the Works
unless proper protection is provided.
2) Permanent Works, including materials for such Works, will be protected from exposures of
weather conditions that could adversely affect such Permanent Works or materials.

7.3 Execution of Formation Earthwork

7.3.1 Survey
Survey and Establishment of Working Benchmarks and Alignment References

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 7.3.1.1 General
The Contractor will make necessary arrangements along the entire alignment, bridges and its
approaches and other and facilities.

1) Working bench marks tied with the reference bench marks (GTS Benchmarks) will be
established, as included in the Employer‟s Requirements (Volume II of the Bid Documents)
for the entire alignment and also at or near all drainage structures, bridges & underpasses,
crossing & junction stations and all other important facilities. The working bench marks /
levels will be got approved from the Engineer. Lines and levels of formation, side slopes,
drainage works, bridges, stations and other facilities will be carefully set out and frequently
checked to ensure that correct gradients and cross sections are obtained.
2) Centre line of the alignment @ 200m c/c and full construction width will be demarcated with
lime powder. The centre line pillar with working Benchmarks will be provided at 200m c/c
distance, 15 m away from the toe where ever ROW is beyond toe line is more than 15 m
otherwise it will be at ROW. Care will be taken not to disturb the pillars during construction.
Pillars will be painted for identification. Demarcation of the centre line of the railway
formation with reference pegs will be done on the top surface of subsoil, finished
embankment, prepared subgrade and Blanketing layer.
3) According to the stacking out of the centre line, a survey along the Right of Way of the
corridor will be carried out and submitted to the Engineer for his approval.

7.3.2 Clearing and Grubbing and Stripping

7.3.2.1 General
This work will consist of all clearing and grubbing necessary for the performance of the work covered
by the Contract in accordance with its Specifications.

1) Clearing and grubbing:

Clearing and Grubbing will be performed on the areas of full formation width at ground level
plus additional extra width of 1m on both sides and will be cleared of all the obstructions viz.
vegetation, trees (having girth 300mm or less), bushes, fences (if any), etc. and thereafter it
will be dressed and leveled. Depressions if any will be filled with suitable soil & duly
compacted.
2) Stripping:
Stripping will include removal of Topsoil to a depth of 150 mm below original ground level.
a) All topsoil (including turf) will be removed from areas of cuttings and embankments and
stockpiled if suitable and required for re-use for the soiling to slopes, berms and for the
provision of beds for vegetation.
b) The storage of stripped topsoil will be to a maximum height of 3 m and will on no account be
consolidated or trafficked by heavy machinery.
c) The storage of topsoil will be kept completely near ROW.
d) The use of topsoil will be restricted to side slopes (to the extent required for vegetation for
erosion control) and surface layers in the areas not subject to loading by Railway or
structures.

7.3.2.2 Execution

1) Clearing and grubbing:

a) The works will consist of the removal and disposal of everything above ground level
including overhanging branches except those things the Engineer directs are to be left
undisturbed. The material to be cleared will include but not necessarily be limited to
trees (having girth 300mm or less), stumps, logs, brush, undergrowth, grass crops,
loose vegetable matter, etc.

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 b) All trees (having girth 300mm or less), stumps etc. falling within the excavation and fill
lines will be cut to such depth below ground level that in no case these fall within 500mm
of the subgrade. Also all vegetation such as roots, undergrowth, grass and other
deleterious matter unsuitable for incorporation in the embankment / subgrade will be
removed between fill lines to the satisfaction of Engineer. On areas beyond these limits,
trees and stumps required to be removed as directed by the Engineer will be cut down
to 1m below ground level so that these do not present an unsightly appearance.
2) Stripping:
a) Stripping will be carried out on the area of the embankment foundations, drains,
structures and such other areas as specified in the drawings and approved by the
Engineer. Stripping will consist of the removal and disposal of topsoil, stumps, and roots
to a depth of at least 150 mm below ground level.
b) Material thus removed would be stacked in clearly demarcated area(s) within the Right
of Way & the same may be used as topsoil for slope protection if it, in the opinion of the
Engineer, is suitable for this purpose. At the places where embankment materials are
not conducive to plant growth, top soil obtained from site clearance as well as top layer
of borrow pit which is rich in organic content and suitable for plant growth, may be stored
for covering slopes of embankment & cutting after construction or disturbed areas where
re-vegetation is required, as far as practicable.
c) Materials more than 150 mm below original ground level within embankment areas
which are removed accidently during the operation of the clearing and grubbing will be
replaced by acceptable fill materials which will be compacted to the density prescribed
for layers at the depths concerned below subgrade.
d) All unsuitable materials and material not used as top soil, will be wasted, and if not
required by the Employer, will be the property of the Contractor. The Contractor will
dispose waste outside the Site at his own expenses including claims arising from the
use of private land.
e) Where existing Railway embankments is to be widened, all vegetation and topsoil will
similarly be completely removed from shoulders, slopes and ground under the widening
before the operations of actual widening can be commenced.
f) Where excavations are made, roots, stumps and the like will be completely removed
and placed outside the excavation area concerned before the excavation works proper
can be commenced.
g) At all remaining areas inside the Right-of-Way, the works of clearing and grubbing and
stripping will, unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer, include the leveling of
obsolete dikes (if present), terraces and ditches, the neat and complete removal of all
remnants from structures and buildings (if any), roots, stumps, untidy vegetation,
rubbish, garbage and the like, to such an extent that these matters will not, in the
opinion of the Engineer, obstruct future maintenance by machines in the right-of-way
area or access to the works.
h) Ditches, streams and ponds in the embankment areas will be properly cleared, drained
and dried out prior to being filled in.
3) Benching:
When bank is constructed on ground having steep slope, then the ground surface will be
suitably benched so that new material of bank gets well bonded with the existing ground
surface.
4) Soft spots:
Holes / pots left after removal of vegetation, trees, roots, and stumps will be backfilled with
acceptable materials and compacted to the density prescribed for layers at the depths
concerned below subgrade.
5) Finishing:

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 The entire Right-of-Way area will be left with an orderly appearance.
6) During clearing and grubbing and stripping, the Contractor will take adequate precautions
against soil erosion, water pollution, etc. as per the acceptable procedures and meeting all
the requirements as per Chapter 16 of SHE Requirements as per Volume III - Employer‟s
Requirements. The important requirements are enumerated below :
a) Conservation of topsoil during vegetation removal, and disposal of cut vegetation by
composting to the extent possible. and provision of wood/timber to local communities
free of charge;
b) Disposal of any remaining vegetation at managed sites, without burning;
c) Removal of topsoil before excavation; and storage for future use, with measures to
prevent erosion or dust production from stockpiles;
d) Prior recording of the location of all walls, fences and other structures on temporarily
acquired land, so that they may be replaced at the end of construction;
e) Reinstatement of all temporarily acquired land after use to its pre-construction
condition or as otherwise reasonably required by the owner;
f) Detailed planning of cut and fill volumes to maximize the re-use of material in the
project and minimize the disposal of spoil, with excess spoil being deposited at
planned disposal sites only
g) Handling of top soil

The process of top soil removal, storage and preservation shall be as per Stockpile
Area Management Plan (SAMP) – supplementary plan under SHE Plan

During Clearing and Grubbing

 The work shall consist of cutting, removing and disposing of all materials such as
trees, bushes, shrubs, stumps, roots, grass, weeds, top organic soil not
exceeding 150 mm in thickness, rubbish etc., which are unsuitable for
incorporation in the works. Necessary excavation, backfilling of pits resulting from
uprooting of trees and stumps to required compaction, handling, salvaging, and
disposal of cleared materials. Clearing and grubbing shall be performed in
advance of earth work operations and in accordance with the requirements and
specifications.

During Stripping and Storing Top Soil

 In localities where most of the available embankment materials are not
conductive to plant growth, the top soil from all areas of cutting and from all areas
to be covered by embankment foundation shall be stripped to specified depths
not exceeding 150 mm and stored in stockpiles of height not exceeding 3 m for
covering embankment slopes, cut slopes and other disturbed areas where re-
vegetation is desired. Top soil shall not be unnecessarily trafficked either before
stripping or when in a stockpile.

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7.3.3 Excavation for Formation in Cutting
7.3.3.1 General

1) Scope:
a) This work will consist of all the required excavation within the limits of the Right-of-
Way, except excavation otherwise classified. The excavation will include the
removal, hauling and proper utilization or disposal of all excavated materials, the
shaping of excavation and the preparation of exposed surfaces of excavation in
accordance with these Specifications and the lines, levels, grades, dimensions and
cross sections shown on the Drawings and as required by the Engineer.
b) Work Includes:
i. Excavation of all materials for formation work in cutting, ditches, berm ditches,
drains and flumes.
ii. The removal and disposal of existing surfacing, footpaths, curbs or curbs and
gutters (if any) within the limits of construction.
iii. The demolition, removal and disposal of all existing foundations, foundation
walls (concrete / masonry), and basement, masonry, and pipe culverts etc.
within the limits of construction and otherwise provided for in the Contract.
iv. Excavation for removal of slides, breakages and cave-ins.
v. Excavation required for formation in cuts and / or under embankments below the
lowest normal limit of excavation indicated on the Drawings or below ground
line, for the removal of unsuitable material, and below the ground line under
embankments where benching is required, or as otherwise directed.
vi. Prevention of erosion of exposed surfaces and water pollution.

7.3.3.2 Execution
1) General:
a) All excavations for the railway formation in cutting will be performed as specified
herein, and the complete earthwork will conform to the required alignment, levels,
grades, and cross-sections.
b) Where the excavation reveals a combination of suitable and unsuitable materials the
Contractor will carry out the excavation in such manner that the suitable materials
are excavated separately for use in the Works without contamination by the
unsuitable materials.
c) While planning or executing excavations, the Contractor will take all adequate
precautions against soil erosion, water pollution etc. and take appropriate drainage
measures to keep the site free of water and meeting the requirements as per clause
16 ( SHE) of specification .
d) The excavations will conform to the lines, grades, side slopes and levels shown on
the drawings and consented by the Engineer with its “Good for Construction”
approval.
e) All debris and loose material on the slopes of cutting will be removed. No backfilling
will be allowed to obtain required slopes excepting that when boulders or soft
materials are encountered in cut slopes, these will be excavated to the approved
depth and resulting cavities filled with suitable material and thoroughly compacted.
f) Where any material under embankment or below formation level in cuttings is
required to be excavated, it will be removed to such depth and over such areas as
are indicated on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer and disposed of in a
manner depending on its nature and condition at the time. The whole of the
excavation will not be carried out in one operation but will be progressively
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 unsupported during wet weather, or overnight. All excavation below embankments
will take place from ground level unless prior consent is given by the Engineer. The
Contractor will be responsible to ensure the stability and safety of the excavation at
all times.
g) The Contractor will carry out the works in such a way as to avoid disturbance to the
surrounding ground. Particular care will be taken to maintain stability when
excavating in close proximity to existing Railway embankment & structures / works.
h) The Contractor will carry out the works in a careful manner to ensure that the
exposed surfaces are as sound as the nature of the material permits and that no
point will protrude inside the lines shown on the Drawings except as otherwise
specified or consented by the Engineer. In soft excavation which is to remain open
permanently, exposed faces will be formed accurately to the required slopes and
profiles
2) Excavation of soil
a) Where cuttings having two or more different slopes are identified in the drawings,
cutting will commence at the slope indicated for the underlying strata. The depth at
which a change of slope occurs will be verified by the Engineer when sufficient
depth has been excavated to enable the full depth of the layer of soft to stiff material
to be identified. The Contractor will then re-excavate to the upper slope as indicated
in the Drawings.
b) After excavation, the sides of excavated area will be trimmed and the area
contoured to minimize erosion and ponding, allowing for natural drainage to take
place. Slope protection measures will be carried out immediately after trimming of
the cutting slope.
c) Method, Tools and Equipment: Only such methods, tools and equipment as
approved by the Engineer will be adopted / used in the work.
d) On cutting, the designed section upto the subgrade level (formation level-designed
depth of blanket layer) quality of soil (SQ2/SQ3) as encountered and the CBR value
as worked out as per IS: 2720 (part 16)-1979 shall be determined.SQ1 type of soil
shall not be used in Prepared Subgrade layer as we would be following Two Layer
System. If the,
i. Soil is found to be satisfying the specification of the design; field trials shall
be done for compaction of subgrade to achieve the designed degree of
compaction & the required Deformation Modulus Ev2. The procedure of
compaction shall be adopted as consented by the Engineer.
ii. Soil does not meet the specifications of designed subgrade material, cutting
shall be further deepened up to level of bottom of subgrade and subgrade
layer shall be provided of suitable soil meeting the specifications of
prepared subgrade/top layer of embankment fill, according to the design
system adopted. The compaction requirement and Ev2 for the subgrade
layer shall be ensured.
e) In case of deep cutting the berms shall be provided as per the requirement specified
below (as per clause 5.9.1 .(3) (viii)
If the embankment or formation in cutting is of height / depth more than 6 m a berm
of minimum 1.5 m width shall be provided at every 6 m from the top of the blanket
layer. However in case the height of the embankment or depth of the formation in
cutting is less than 7 m provision of the berm shall not be required.
f) Wherever, rock is encountered in the cutting section at or above formation level, the
excavation shall be done up to (formation level- 45cm), to accommodate a blanket
layer of 45cm as per the specifications of Report No RDSP/2007/GE:0014 (Nov
2009).

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 g) Particular care will be taken while the excavation approaches the final levels to
avoid over excavation and not to disturb the natural ground.
The Contractor will take adequate precautions to ensure that during construction,
the slopes are not rendered unstable or give rise to recurrent slides after
construction.
h) If slips, slides, over breaks or subsidence occur in cutting during the process of
construction, they shall be removed at the cost of the Contractor as consented by
the Engineer. Adequate precautions shall be taken to ensure that during
construction, the slopes are not rendered unstable or give rise to recurrent slides
after construction. If finished slopes slide in to the Right of Way during the currency
of the Contract, the same shall also be removed at the cost of Contractor.
i) Hauling of the suitable materials from cuttings (meeting the requirement as per
Clause 5.9: Embankment of these Specifications) or the importation of fill material to
the embankments or other areas of fill shall proceed only when sufficient
compaction plant is operating at the place of deposition to ensure compliance with
the requirements of Clause 5.9: Embankment of these Specifications.
j) Construction traffic shall not use the surface of the bottom of a cutting unless the
cutting is in rock or the Contractor maintains the level of the bottom surface at least
300 mm above formation level (top of sub-grade). Any damage to the sub-grade
arising from such use of the surface shall be made good by the Contractor at his
own expense with material having the same characteristics as the material which
has been damaged.

3) Excavation of Rock

Major Rock cuts require detailed subsurface investigation to know the type and condition of rock
strata before taking up the excavation.
As and when excavation progresses, additional geological information helps in deciding rock
slope.
Contractor will determine the rock slope according to the rough guide given by the standard
“Guideline for Cutting in Railway Formation”, “Guideline No GE: G-2”, as shown below:

SI. No Rock Type Range of permissible slope (H:V)

A Sedimentary Rocks
1 Massive sand stones and lime stones. 0.25 : 1 to 0.50 : 1
Jointed/Inter, bedded/layered and stones, lime
2 0.50 : 1 to 0.75 : 1
stone & shales.
3 Massive clay stone and silt stone 0.75 : 1 to 1 : 1
B Igneous Rocks
1 Massive granite and basalt 0.25 : 1
2 Jointed granite, jointed basalt 0.50 : 1
C Metamorphic Rocks
1 Gneiss, Schist and Marble 0.25 : 1 to 0.50 : 1
2 Slate 0.50 : 1 to 0.75 : 1
D Weathered Rocks (all types) 1:1

a) General:
Rock, when encountered in the excavation, will be removed up to the formation level or
as otherwise indicated on the drawings. Where, however, unstable shale or other
unsuitable materials are encountered at the formation level, these will be excavated

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 below the formation level to the depth. In all cases, the excavation operations will be so
carried out that at no point on cut formation the rock protrudes above the specified
levels. Rocks and large boulders which are likely to cause differential settlement and
also local drainage problems will be removed to the depth below the formation level in
full formation width including drains and cut through the side drains. Where excavation is
done to the levels lower than those specified, the excess excavation will be made good
with the suitable material. Slopes in rock cutting will be finished to uniform lines
corresponding to slope lines shown on the drawings. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all
loose pieces of rock on excavated slope surface which move when pierced by a crowbar
will be removed.

b) Rock blasting:

The blasting in rock strata plays a very significant role in slope stability. Uncontrolled
blasting often results in shattering of rock mass, by means of opening of joints,
developments of tension cracks, rough uneven contours, over breaks, overhangs etc.
The result of blast shock wave, along various discontinuities can lead to loosening of the
rock.
Rock blasting, when it is necessary could be used as methodology to carry out the
excavation works. This methodology being subject to several strict criteria, will be
drafted apart as “Method Statement for Excavation Soil – Rock Blasting”, prior to the
commencement of the rock blasting.

Other methods of rock excavation such as excavation with a chisel and a rock breaker
may also be used depending upon the site situation & this method would be adopted
where ever it is required depending on the quantum and quality of rock excavation
involved.
4) Excavation for Drains, Ditches, Streams

a) Where required ditches / drains and streams within the Right of Way will be widened,
trained or permanently diverted as shown on the drawings having the “Good for
Construction” from the Engineer.
b) Interception ditches at the top of slopes in cuts, as well as outlet ditches from railway
ditches and culvert outlets, will be excavated as shown on the Drawings.
c) Channels will be excavated by methods which will not endanger the stability of the side
slopes.
d) Existing channels, which are to be reshaped, cleared and trimmed, will be cleared of all
weeds and growth and the beds graded to the required levels (if required). The sides of
channels will be trimmed to the required slope so as to provide widths not less than
those shown on the Drawings.
e) Side banks of channels will be trimmed to a neat appearance and even surfaces.
f) Any existing channels, streams, drains or pipes taking water to or from cultivated land
will be diverted so as to maintain their flow before being moved or broken into. All
diversions and their subsequent reinstatement will be carried out to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.

5) Control of Water

a) If water is met with in the excavations due to the spring, seepage, rain or other causes, it
will be removed by suitable diversions, pumping or bailing out and the excavation kept
dry whenever so required or directed by the Engineer. Care will be taken to discharge

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 the drained water into suitable outlets as not to cause damage to the works, crops or
any other property.
b) Adequate means of trapping silt shall be provided on temporary drainage systems of
discharging into permanent drainage systems. The arrangements shall be made in
respect of all earthworks including excavation whether for pipe trenches, foundations or
cuttings.
c) The Contractor will provide where necessary temporary watercourses, ditches, drains,
pumping or other means of maintaining the earthworks free from water.
d) In such circumstances the Contractor will construct temporary drains with a suitable out-
fall or install the permanent drainage through the blockage.

6) Disposal of excavated materials

a) General
All the excavated material (soil and or rock) obtained from the excavation within the
Right of Way will be the property of the Employer. However the suitable excavated
materials (soil and or rock), if meeting the specified quality requirements will be used
insofar as practicable in the construction with the consent of the Engineer.
b) Suitable Material
Materials which the Engineer deems suitable for embankment fill or for topsoil on slopes
or for any other permanent works will be ordered by the Engineer to be:
i. Used for embankment fill or for topsoil (in case of Soil), or
ii. Used for crushing for production of aggregates, earth / slope protection works,
graded fill, any other permanent works etc. (in case of Rock)
iii. Used for filling parts of the former stream bed lying outside the embankment
areas if so required.
Suitable material in excess of the requirements for permanent works and if required by
the Engineer will be stacked at the designated places as directed by the Engineer.
c) Unsuitable Material / Excess Material
Materials which the Engineer has declared to be unsuitable for permanent works or
excess material not required by the Engineer will be placed as ordered by the Engineer
and be:
i. Used for filling parts of the former stream bed lying outside the embankment
areas if so required, or
ii. Disposed of by the Contractor outside the Site with the consent of the Engineer.
7) Surface Finishes

a) Slopes:
All slopes will be finished in a neat and workmanlike manner and to accuracy as
specified in „Tolerances and Acceptance Criteria‟ of Clause 7.4: Embankment of these
Method Statement and care will be taken that no material is loosened below the required
slopes. Breakages and slides will be removed and disposed of as directed.
b) Subgrade:
The surface of the finished subgrade will be neat and workmanlike and will have the
required form, super elevation, levels, grades and cross-section. The surface will be
constructed to accuracy as specified in „Tolerances and Acceptance Criteria‟ of Clause
7.4: Embankment of this Method Statement to permit the construction of Blanket layers
of materials to the thickness, cross-section, surface tolerance, and compaction as
specified.
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 While working / carrying out excavation in the vicinity of the existing Railway tracks and
structures (including bridges, formation etc.), the Contractor will take care to ensure that all
the activities of the Contractor will not endanger the safety of existing running line of Indian
Railways .
If excavation or any other activity involving working and or modification and or alteration of
the existing permanent way then, before execution of such work, the Contractor shall
prepare a detailed plan & drawings clearly indicating such alternation / modification of the
existing permanent way, and the protection measure intended to be taken by the Contractor
to ensure safety of the existing running line, and seek the consent of Engineer.

7.3.4 Excavation and Backfill for Structures

Earth retaining structures are unavoidable due to restricted Right of Way or horizontal space in
infrastructure projects as per the Employer‟s requirements (Functional) Vol II in Cl. 5.3 and 16.18.8
such that the design works to be contained totally within the available Right of Way, respecting the
relevant standards being practiced in India. Accordingly, the Alignment has been so designed that
the Rail track formation was contained within the available Right of Way only. The present project
has necessitated the requirement for earth retaining structures at certain locations to accommodate
the required track geometry within the limit of the Right of Way. Among the various retaining
structures, like RCC walls, Geogrid Reinforced Soil Structures have gained worldwide importance
because of its technical merits and environment considerations. Therefore, for this Project,
Reinforced Soil Structures and Reinforced Cement Concrete Walls have been considered.

Each of the proposed solution having its own methodology of constructing, the method statement
explaining the processes regarding the backfill will be clearly identify later on, as soon as the design
is approved, into separate documents named “Method Statement for Earth Retaining Structure”.

These documents would be in line with the relevant standard being used & as per the
recommendations received from the supplier in consultation with our Design Team, will apply strictly
the recommendation given by the standard in used and recommendation from the suppliers.

7.3.4.1 Placement of Backfills on Bridge approaches and similar locations

The backfills resting on natural ground may settle in spite of heavy compaction and may cause
differential settlements, vis-à-vis, abutments, which rest on comparatively much stiffer base. To
avoid such differential settlements, while on one hand is essential to compact the backfill in the
properly laid layers of soil, on the other hand, the backfill should be designed carefully to keep:

1) Settlement within tolerable limits.

2) Coefficient of subgrade reaction should have gradual change from approach to the bridge.

Fill material being granular and sandy type soil, it shall be placed in 150 mm or lesser thick layers
and compacted with vibratory plate compactors. While placing backfill material benching should be
made in approach embankment to provide proper bonding.

Backfill on bridge approaches shall be placed in accordance to IRS: Bridge Substructure and
Foundation Code. Approach slab minimum 4 m long shall be provided on all Major Bridges (having
superstructure resting on bearings) and shall be designed as per DFC loading standards.

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Transition System to Approaches of Bridges:

SI. No Item Provision

12000 mm thickness for Non-
ballasted deck bridges with span
12.2 m or more.
Backfill with hand packed boulders and cobbles
1
i.e. drainage layer. 600 mm thickness for ballasted deck
& other bridges where bridge slab ≤
1300 mm from bottom of sleeper
with span 12.2 m or more
At 2H : 1V Slope for Non-ballasted
deck bridges with span 12.2 m or
more.
2 Backfill with granular materials
At 2H : 1V Slope for ballasted deck
& other bridges where bridge slab ≤
1300 mm from bottom of sleeper
with span 12.2 m or more
RCC Slab for 4 m length.

600 mm depth, 20/80 well graded

gravel or dry lean concrete (DLC)
3 RCC Slab
below ballast for 6 m.

400 mm thick 20/80 well graded

gravel for further 6 m length.

Contractor will undertake the backfill activities on the bridge approaches or similar location according
to the standard “Indian Railways Bridge Manual 1998, Clause 605.

Excavation and Backfill for Structure, when it is necessary will be used as methodology to carry out
the excavation works. This methodology being subject to several strict criteria, will be drafted apart
as “Method Statement for Excavation Soil and Backfill for Structures”.

7.4 Embankment
7.4.1 General
The works will consist of the construction of embankment by furnishing, placing, compacting and
shaping suitable material of acceptable quality obtained from consented sources in accordance with
these Specifications, and to the lines, levels, grades, dimensions, and cross-sections shown on the
Drawings and as required by the Engineer.

The embankment will be constructed as per the provisions of “Guidelines and Specifications for
Design of Formation for Heavy Axle Load, Report No. RDSO / 2007 / GE: 0014 – November 2009)
and “Guidelines for Earthwork in Railway Projects, Guideline No. GE: G-1 – July 2003 (with latest
amendments)” issued by RDSO/ Luck now except for specific provisions made herein in these
Specifications.

7.4.1.1 Geometrical Requirements for Soil Formation

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1) Cross fall slope will be at least 1:30 or 3% from center of the track towards both sides for
single line and from one end towards cess / drain side (single slope) in multiple lines. Cross
slopes will be provided at top of blanket, at top of prepared subgrade, at top of embankment
fill and at berm.
2) Finished soil surface will be in level in longitudinal direction (< = 20 mm on a longitudinal
base of 4m), must not show hollow pits, road vehicle traffic ruts.
3) Side slopes to extend in horizontal plane, minimum 100 mm beyond the theoretical finished
lines, and later cut and dressed to the specified dimensions.
4) Top Width Formation : will be adequate enough to accommodate track laid with pre-stressed
concrete sleepers with standard ballast section depth as per the stipulation mentioned in the
contract agreement and have minimum 900 mm cess width either side in case of the
formation on Embankment and minimum 600mm cess width in case of the formation in
cutting. The top width of the formation for Heavy Axle Load Track for the Project will be as
specified in the Clause 16.8 (Design Criteria) of Employer‟s Requirements – Design, Volume
II of the Bid Documents.

As per Clause 16.6.8 Item#4 of Volume-II (Page no. 302) extra clearances on curves shall
be as per appendix to the DFC draft schedule of dimensions. However, extra clearance up
to 5 degree has been accounted for in the above spacing requirement. On account of
150mm additional shoulder ballast formation width on curves would be increased by 300mm
as per Clause 4.2.3 (a) and sketch-C (Typical cross section) of guideline no: GE:G-1-
Guidelines for earthwork in Railway Projects.

5) Open longitudinal Drain System at toe of the formation and Sub-soil Longitudinal Drain
System (if required) where the soil surrounding the track formation will be drained or where
percolating and layer water has to be drained away.
6) Suitable and cost effective erosion control system considering soil matrix, topography and
hydrological conditions.
7) Minimum height of the embankment (filling zone) will not be less than one meter to ensure
proper drainage, effective stress dispersal and uniform riding qualities. Wherever the height
of the fill is less than a meter (in between cutting zone and filling zone-transition portion,),
the drain will be provided on either sides of the embankment below the bottom of the blanket
layer so as to ensure the proper drainage.

Wherever the height of fill is less than one meter due to the gradient requirements, the
necessary ground profiling shall be done so as to achieve one meter prepared embankment
and ensure suitable drainage system below the blanket layer.

8) In case of cut areas, the excavation shall be carried out up to the bottom level of the Blanket
layer, where the existing soil conditions satisfies all the parameters prescribed for the
desired subgrade layer or else separate subgrade layer shall be provided as per the desired
parameters.
9) In case the Embankment or Formation in Cutting is of height / depth more than 6m, a berm
of minimum 1.5m width will be provided at every 6m from top of the Blanket Layer. However
in case the height of the Embankment or depth of Formation in Cutting is less than 7m,
provision of the berm will not be required.

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 7.4.2 Criteria for Layer Systems: 32.5 Ton Axle Load

Layer Two Layer System

45cm for SQ3 and 60cm for SQ2. SQ2/SQ3 soils preferred soils below
blanket. Compacted up to 100% MDD & Min. EV2 = 120 MPa on
Blanket
compacted top layer of blanket material layer. Minimum Required
soaked CBR value 25.

Thickness of 100cm, SQ2/SQ3 soil, CBR > 8 generally but not < 7 in
isolated cases. Compacted up to 98% of MDD. Minimum EV2 = 60 MPa
Blanket compacted up to 100% MDD
Prepared Subgrade on compacted top layer of prepared sub-grade.
For EV
Min. cutting
2 = sections,
120 MPa naturally occurring soil of sufficient strength & the
type of soil should be either of SQ2 or SQ3 type. Plasticity Index ≤12

Embankment Fill – Top

NA
Layer

CBR >5 generally but not < 4 in isolated cases for SQ2/SQ3, .
Embankment Fill Compacted up to 97% MDD Min. EV2 = 30 MPa on
compacted top layer of embankment layer.

Min EV2 = 20 MPa or Min. un drained cohesion of soil = 25 kPa

Ground
SPT value N < 5

Min. thickness of layers 175 cm

The above referred minimum thickness of 175 cm is based on Addendum No : 4 Dated

04/12/2012 Serial Number : 7, Volume : II, Section : 8, Page No : 91, Clause 16.8.2,
Item : Earth Work Design. Two Layer System is being adopted for 32.5 Ton Axle Load
Capacity (Heavy Axle Load as per RDSO Guideline GE – 0014.

7.4.3 Execution

7.4.3.1 Setting out of Construction Limits

Centre line of the alignment @ 200m c/c and full construction width will be demarcated with
lime powder. The centre line pillar with working Benchmarks will be provided at 200m clc
distance, 15 m away from the toe where ever ROW is beyond toe line is more than 15 m
otherwise it will be at ROW. Care will be taken not to disturb the pillars during construction.
Pillars will be painted for identification.

7.4.3.2 Preparation of Natural Ground

Preparation of natural ground will be carried out as explained herein, Clause 7.3.2 & 7.3.3 & 7.3.4.

Based on the Geotechnical Investigation Reports, Contractor has conducted a second stage plate
load test. These tests have been done for EV2 measurement at top of each formation layers e.g. at

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sub-soil, compacted sub-grade, prepared sub-grade, blanket, etc.at the frequency of one test per km
length of the section.

In case the EV2 value is found less than 20MPa at the ground level, ground improvement shall be
done. The ground improvement shall be done either by removal & replacement of weak soil
(Excavation and replacement could be carried out upto 2 m) or

excavation and re-compaction in layers or by using High Energy Dynamic Compaction (HEDC) or
any other dynamic compaction method which normally has an influence up to 2m depth.

7.4.3.3 The methodology for ground improvement has not been decided yet; this will be subject
to a separate method statement named “Method Statement for Ground Improvement”. In
this document, the subjects like (a) placing the soil after excavation (if excavation is
involved), (b) HEDC or other dynamic compaction and (c) verification of densities and
strength after compaction will be discussed.Ground improvement methodology
These techniques can be adopted to improve the ground strength on which the embankment/fills is
constructed. The underlying soil for fill is required to satisfy the same basic requirements of a
continuous spread foundation system. The underlying soil should have the strength to support the
proposed embankment and live loads with an adequate safety factor.

The methodology that would be adopted to improve the ground strength on which the embankment
is constructed is Removal and Replacement of Weak Soil. For localized areas with soft soils (having
CBR < 3) of limited depth and thickness, removal of unsuitable material and replacement with
suitable fill may be carried out. These unsuitable materials may be replaced with well compacted
suitable fill preferably coarse-grained/sandy soils. Excavation and replacement could be carried out
up to 2 m. The removal and replacement may be required to be carried out even in „cutting‟ areas
where the naturally occurring soils were found to be of low shear strength and high moisture content.
Subsurface drainage may have to be introduced in most of such cases.

7.4.3.4 Selection of Borrow Pits

1. Borrow have been selected sufficiently away from the alignment, as far as possible at the
extreme of Railway land but normally not less than 3 m plus height of the embankment to
prevent base failure due to lateral escapement of the soil.
2. Borrow Pits have been selected for soil suitable to be used in construction.
3. The minimum distance to be provided between borrows pits and toe of the bank will be
decided in consultation with the Engineer where ever it is required.
4. The Borrow Area shall be mapped clearly and in adequate detail, in order to apply for
necessary EC (Environmental clearance) for obtaining STP (Short Term Permit) from the
competent authority.

7.4.3.5 Selection of Fill Material

1) Except for unsuitable soils as explained in para 7.1.1, any type of locally available soil can
be used as a construction material. OMC & MDD & CBR of all the fill materials shall be
tested in the laboratory as per laid down frequency.
2) Use of material has been planned in such a way that soil with higher percentage of coarse-
grained particle is placed on the upper layers of the embankment.

7.4.3.6 Compaction of Earthwork

Performance of the embankment would depend to large extent on the quality of compaction done
during execution.

a) Advantages of the compaction

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 Compaction of earthwork is a necessary condition achieved by increasing the density of soil
by mechanical means to achieve a stable formation as desired.
b) Factors affecting the compaction in the field
Compaction of a particular soil is affected by moisture content, compacting effort, type of
roller etc. as explained below:

a. Compacting effort
b. Moisture Control
c. Soil type
d. Thickness of layer
e. Number of passes

3) Compaction procedures for different soils

The embankment will be constructed with locally available soils provided it fulfils the
specified requirements. Procedure of compaction to be adopted will depend on the type of
soil being used for the construction.
4) The performance of roller is dependent mainly on type of soil used in construction.
Guidelines on selection of compacting equipment are given in Annexure V of „Guidelines for
Earthwork in Railway Projects - July 2003, Report No. GE: G-1” issued by RDSO. Vibratory
rollers which can be used in static as well as dynamic mode with plain & pad drum, are now
being manufactured by reputed Indian Companies also. Salient features of some of models
are given in Annexure- VIII of „Guidelines for Earthwork in Railway Projects - July 2003,
Report No. GE: G-1” issued by RDSO.

7.4.3.7 Factors Affecting Compaction in the Field:

Compaction of a particular soil is affected by moisture content, compacting effort, type of roller etc as
explained below:

1) Compacting Effort:
Heavy compaction machinery will be deployed to provide compaction energy. Types of
machinery required will be decided based on type of soil to be compacted. The method of
compaction is primarily of four types viz. a viz. kneading compaction, static compaction, dynamic
or impact compaction and vibratory compaction. Different type of action is effective in different
type of soils such as for cohesive soils, Sheeps foot rollers or pneumatic rollers provide the
kneading action. Silty soil will be compacted by Sheep foot roller/pneumatic roller or smooth
wheel roller. For compacting sandy and gravelly soil, vibratory rollers are most effective. If
granular soils have some fines both smooth wheeled and pneumatic rollers will be used.
2) Moisture Control:
Proper control of moisture content in soil is necessary for achieving desired density. Maximum
density with minimum compacting effort will be achieved by compaction of soil near its OMC
(Optimum Moisture Content). If natural moisture content of the soil is less than the OMC,
calculated amount of water will be added to achieve desired moisture content. When soil is too
wet it is required to be dried by aeration to reach up to OMC. OMC would be maintained in the
range of OMC + 2% to OMC – 3% during field compaction. This would depend on the type of
soil and would be determined from time to time. If the soil has less than required moisture
content, necessary amount of water shall be added to it after the soil has been spread loosely on
the embankment. Addition of water may be done by sprinkling the water on the embankment
through a truck mounted water tank sprinkling system. Use of hose pipe for water need to be
avoided

In general the water to be added at the quarry shall be OMC + 4 % so as to take care of the loss
of moisture during transit from the quarry to its final location, as the ambient temperature is very

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 high which would result in rapid loss of moisture due to evaporation. If it is feasible we would
also explore the option of covering the dumpers carrying blanket material from the quarry to the
site using tarpaulin sheets in order to minimize the loss of moisture due to rapid evaporation. We
would try to avoid addition of water at the site in order to maintain the homogeneity of the
blanketing material which would be dispatched from the blanketing plant.

3) Soil Type:
Type of soil has a great influence on its compaction characteristics. Normally, heavy clays, clays
and silts offer higher resistance to compaction, whereas, sandy soils and coarse grained or
gravelly soils are amenable for easy compaction. Coarse-grained soils yield higher densities in
comparison to clay. A well-graded soil will be compacted to higher density.
4) Thickness of Layer:
Suitable thickness of soil of each layer is necessary to achieve uniform compaction. Layer
thickness depends upon type of soil involved and type of roller its weight and contact pressure of
its drums. Number of Passes:
5) Density of soil will increase with the number of passes of roller but after optimum number of
passes, further increase in density is insignificant for additional number of passes. For
determination of optimum number of passes for given type of roller and optimum thickness of
layer at a predetermined moisture content, a field trial for compaction is necessary as explained
in Annexure –IV of „Guidelines for Earthwork in Railway Projects - July 2003, Report No. GE: G-
1” issued by RDSO.
6) Frequency & Selection of Compacting Equipment:
The performance of roller is dependent mainly on type of soil used in construction. A non-
exhaustive selection of compacting equipment is given in Annexure V and Annexure- VIII of
„Guidelines for Earthwork in Railway Projects - July 2003, Report No. GE: G-1” issued by RDSO.

7.4.3.8 Field Trials

Suitable thickness of soil of each layer is necessary to achieve uniform compaction. Layer thickness
depends upon type of soil involved and type of roller, its weight and contact pressure of its drums.
Normally, 200 mm to 300 mm layer thickness is optimum in the field for achieving homogenous
compaction. However for determination of optimum number of passes for a particular type of roller
and optimum thickness of layer at a predetermined moisture content, a field trial for compaction is
necessary as per IS: 10379 – 1982 and Heavy Compaction Test as per IS; 2720 However as a good
practice, thickness of layer should be generally kept as 300mm for fill material and 250mm for
blanket material in loose state before compaction.

Field compaction trial on a test section will be conducted on fill material to assess the optimum
thickness of layer and optimum number of passes for the type of roller planned to be used to arrive
at desired density. Procedure for field compaction trials as given in Annexure – IV of „Guidelines for
Earthwork in Railway Projects - July 2003, Report No. GE: G-1” issued by RDSO.

Field compaction trial will be carried out to economize in compaction aspect of earthwork while
achieving desired level of density based on Lab tests (Heavy compaction test, IS:2720 (Pt-8) and
relative density test, IS:2720 (Pt -14). However, type of roller has to be decided depending on type of
soil to be compacted in execution of earthwork.

The field trial will be carried out for each different material which has different characteristics. The
contractor will carry out the Field trials test into the appropriate locations for which the Contractor
received the Notice for No Objection by the Engineer.

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 7.4.3.9 Preparation of Foundation for Embankment

1) Prior to placing any embankment upon any area, all clearing and grubbing operations shall
be completed in accordance with Clause 7.3.2: Clearing and Grubbing of these Method
Statement.
2) Natural ground / sub-soil Strata will be prepared to receive the placement of first layer of the
Embankment.
3) In case where the embankments are to be constructed on ground having slopes or along the
existing embankments of Indian Railways requiring widening,
a) In order to ensure proper bonding of earthwork and soil compatibility behavior of old and
new earthwork (particularly for the portion of the alignment near to the existing lines of
IR) samples of soils from mid-slope of existing bank at about 1 m depth and 500 m
length or at closer intervals should be collected and tested for particle size, natural
moisture content, natural dry density and consistency limits. We shall execute the
embankment filling work as per the compacted thickness of the layer which we derive
from the Field Compaction Trials. Extra Care would be taken when we are working close
to the IR track as enumerated in Clause 10.1 of this Method Statement. The earthwork
of the railway formation would be done in layers and the degree of compaction checked
as per the ITP.
b) All vegetation will be uprooted and taken away from the site of work. The loose material
removed from the slope will be dumped to form the bottom most layer on the ground in
width to be widened. If required, it will be supplemented with granular soil.
c) Starting from toe, the benching on the slopes at every layer, will be provided on slope
surface so as to provide proper amalgamation between the old and new earthwork. The
slope of the benching will be 4:1.
d) Material which has been loosened will be re-compacted simultaneously with the first
level of embankment material placed. It will be ensured that there is no humus material
left on the benched slope.
e) Care will be taken to avoid entry of rain water in to the formation from this weak junction
which otherwise would result in development of weak formation, slope failure &
unevenness settlement.
4) In case of the Embankment in swamps or water the Contractor will excavate or displace
swamp ground / water and backfill with suitable material.
5) If unsuitable materials occur in some areas under the embankment or in existing
embankments, such materials will be removed to levels as consented by the Engineer, the
bottom of the excavation will be compacted, as described herein, and the areas backfilled
and compacted layer by layer with suitable material.
6) All compaction will conform to the requirements as specified in the subsequent paras herein
below of this Method Statement.

7.4.3.10 Placing Embankment

Embankment shall be placed according to the following requirements:

1) General
All embankments will be constructed in layers approximately parallel to the finished grade of
the railway track. During construction of embankment, a smooth grade having an adequate
crown or super-elevation will be maintained to provide drainage. Embankment will be
constructed to the required grade, and completed embankment will correspond to the shape
of the typical sections shown on the Drawings.
2) Earth Embankment

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 Earth embankment will be defined as those principally of material other than rock, and will
be constructed of consented material from designated or other consented sources. Earth
embankment will be constructed in successive layers, for the full width of the cross-section
and in such lengths as are suited to the compaction and watering methods used.
3) Adjacent to Culverts and Bridges
Embankment adjacent to culverts (minor bridges) and bridges (major bridges) which cannot
be compacted by use of equipment used in compacting, the adjoining section of
embankment will be compacted in the manner prescribed under the Clause 7.3.4 -
Excavation and Backfill for Structures of this Method Statement. The backfilling of sides of
pipe culverts would be covered in a separate Method Statement as mentioned in Clause
7.3.4 of this Method Statement.
4) Preparation of Subgrade
a) The surface of the finished subgrade will be neat and workmanlike and will have the
required form, super elevation, levels, grades, and cross-section. The surface will be
constructed to the specified accuracy to permit the construction of subsequent layers of
material to the thickness, surface tolerance, and compaction as specified.
b) Clods or hard lumps of soil of borrow area will be broken to 75 mm or lesser size before
placing on embankment.
c) Where streams or ditches are to be diverted, or abandoned, their beds will be filled up to a
level as shown in the drawings. Within the limits of earthwork, such fill will be placed and
compacted to the requirements as specified in this Section. Filling will be performed well
ahead of the construction of the embankments, and all other works involved such as
pumping, damming, etc. Embankment fill placed against the sides of pipe culverts will be
placed in such manner as to maintain the same elevation on both sides of the culvert.
d) In case of rainfall during construction of formation, care will be taken that rain cuts are not
allowed to develop wide and deep. Such rain cuts will be attended to / repaired as a regular
measure.
e) All settlement / damages occurring in embankment construction will be corrected by the
Contractor by providing additional layers of embankment or selected material. Any local
depression thus caused in the top of formation layer less than150mm shall however be
patch repaired using suitable material after excavating beyond 150 mm so as to ensure
proper compaction of the layer which is being placed.and made good by ballast layer.
f) Contractor will avoid all works being able to cause a soil failure.

7.4.3.11 Use of Mixed Types of Soils

1) Different types of fill materials, if used, will be deposited in such a way that parts of the site
receive roughly equal amount of a given material in roughly the same sequence to get
approximate homogeneous character of sub-grade.
2) In situation where soils for construction of embankment consist of cobbles, boulders, rock or
waste fragments etc., largest size of material will normally not be greater than 2/3rd of the
loose layer thickness. However, it will be ensured that after every one to three meter of such
construction, a 300 mm layer of properly compacted soil be provided. A detailed slope
stability analysis also needs to be carried out to ensure stability of such embankments.
3) In case cobbles, boulders etc. rock materials of bigger size than 2/3rd of the loose layer
thickness are only in small quantity, these will be placed on toe of the embankment instead
of using as sub-grade material.

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7.4.3.12 Compaction of the Embankment

1) Embankments will be constructed in layers of uniform thickness as specified. The spreading

of material in layers of desired thickness over the entire width of embankment will be done
by mechanical means and finished by a motor grader. The motor grader blade will have
hydraulic control suitable for initial adjustment and maintain the same so as to achieve the
slope and grade.
2) Extra bank width of 500 mm on either side of the formation width shall be rolled to ensure
proper compaction at the edges. The extra soil would be cut and dressed to avoid any loose
earth at the slopes.
3) Each layer sloping out 1:30 and compacting it mechanically using vibratory rollers.
4) Thickness of the layer is decided based on field compaction trials as explained in the clause
7.4.3.7 herein.
5) If natural moisture content (NMC) of the soil is less than the OMC, calculated amount of
water based on the difference between OMC and NMC and quantity of earthwork being
done at a time, will be added with sprinkler attached to water tank and mixed with soil by
motor grader or by other means for obtaining uniform moisture content. For example to
increase water content of soil by 1 % for a soil volume of 100 cum, 1000 liters of water
would be added to bring it close to OMC. When soil is too wet, it is required to be dried by
aeration to reduce the moisture content near to OMC. The embankment fill material will have
the moisture content close to the Optimum Moisture Contents (as determined by Heavy
Compaction Test IS: 2720 - Part 8.
6) The rate of progress will be uniform so that the work is compacted to the final level almost at
the same time.
7) Each layer will be compacted with recommended type of roller up to required level of
Compaction, commencing from the sides, before putting up next upper layer.
8) Each layer of the embankment fill will be compacted to a dry density equal to at least 97% of
the maximum dry density of the material as determined by Heavy Compaction Test as per
IS: 2720 (Part – 8) – 1983.
9) Each layer of the prepared subgrade fill will be compacted to a dry density equal to at least
98 % of the maximum dry density of the material as determined by Heavy Compaction Test
as per IS: 2720 (Part – 8) – 1983.
10) Each layer of the Blanket Material fill will be compacted to a dry density equal to at least
100 % of the maximum dry density of the material as determined by Heavy Compaction Test
as per IS: 2720 (Part – 8) – 1983.
11) Each layer of material will be compacted uniformly by use of adequate and appropriate
compaction equipment as consented after field trials for compaction. The compaction will be
done in a longitudinal direction along the embankment. The rolling for compaction of the fill
material with minimum overlap of 200mm between each run of the roller. In final pass, roller
should simply move over the surface without vibration so that top surface is properly
finished.
12) Care will be taken that the rain cuts are not allowed to be developed wide and deep,
otherwise these locations will remain weak spots.
13) Top of the formation / prepared subgrade / top of embankment fill will be finished to cross
slope of 1 in 30 from one end to other towards cess as per drawings.
14) The Contractor will protect the prepared subgrade / top of embankment fill from both his own
and public traffic. Once the top surface of the formation has been finished to proper slope
and level, movement of material vehicles for transportation will be avoided on the surface,
as this will cause development of unevenness & ruts on the surface which shall accumulate
water and weaken the formation. The Contractor shall maintain the subgrade by watering
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 15) Embankments will be maintained to the grade and cross-section shown on the Drawings.
16) During construction of formation there may be rainfall to the extent that rain cuts may
develop on the surface of the formation due to erosion of soil. Care should be taken that
these rain cuts are not allowed to develop wide and deep otherwise these locations will
remain weak spots. If any rain cuts are observed the same should be repaired at the
earliest as a regular measure.
17) For construction of high embankment of 18.0 m and above, a berm of minimum width of 1.5
m shall be provided at every 6 m from top of the blanket layer. However in case the height of
the Embankment or depth of Formation in Cutting is less than 7 m provision of the berm
shall not be required. For high embankment of over 6 m height if there is a need to monitor
the settlement as per the requirement specified under Clause 5.9.6, Item # 3 (iv) f which
would be derived from the approved GFC Drawings, a scheme would be prepared &
submitted later as part of a separate submission.
The Engineer may request the installation of settlement plates, piezometers, lateral
movement stakes, inclinometers or other settlement control devices as required by the
Engineer for monitoring purpose.
Work Procedure for monitoring purpose by installing settlement plates, piezometers, lateral
movement stakes, inclinometers or other settlement control devices as required by the
monitoring scheme would be prepared and submitted at a later stage as a separate
submission.

7.4.3.13 Preparation of Subgrade Layer

The subgrade will be shaped to correct line and level and the Contractor will at all times ensure that
the subgrade is well drained and protected against damage from public as well as construction
traffic. The finished subgrade surface will at no point deviate more than the limits specified in para
7.4.6 “Tolerances and Acceptance Criteria” of these Specifications. The surface will be maintained in
this state, with a regular light sprinkling of water to prevent a dusty condition until the Blanket Layer
are spread wherever required.

7.4.4 Slope Protection / Erosion Control

All slopes shall be finished in a neat and workman manner and to accuracy as mentioned in the
contract. Care shall be taken that no materials are loosened below the required slopes. Breakage
and slides will be removed and disposed of. Usually side slope gradient of 2H:1V for the
embankment and as per the design parameter based on the geotechnical investigation inputs in the
cut formation .

Suitable and cost effective slope protection / erosion control system (vegetation based) considering
soil matrix, topography and hydrological conditions to protect the side slopes of Embankment /
Formation in Cutting should be provided with the consent of the Engineer.

7.4.4.1 Slope protection in embankments:

Bio-technical system - In this system, vegetation is provided on exposed slopes. It is suited for soil
with some clay fraction. Method consists of preparing slope area by grading it for sowing seeds or
planting root strips of locally available creeping grass. It‟s root goes up to 50 to 75mm deep into the
slopes serving as a soil anchor and offering added resistance to erosion. Some of the typical species
of grass which develop good network of roots and considered suitable are Doob grass, Chloris gyne,
Iponea gorneas ( Bacharum Booti),Casuariva and goat foot creepers, Vetiver grass etc. The exact
type would be selected based on the availability in the nearby region.

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 7.4.4.2 Protection of Slopes in Cutting:

In case of cuttings, where the slopes are normally steeper than those of banks, special protection
measures would be necessary. For cutting slopes steeper than 1:1 with soil conditions favorable for
vegetative growth, turf sodding (size 20x20x7.5cm) should be transplanted from adjoining grassed
area. To prevent slipping tendency of sodding patches, especially during rains, these should be
anchored with wooden pegs.

The various erosion control method are enumerated below. However, the method to be adopted will
be decided based on the site conditions and the same may be adopted with the consent of the
Engineer.

Situation Ht. of bank / cutting Rainfall / Velocity of Erosion control

water system

Bank / cutting made by Less than 6 m Normal or less than Vegetation shallow
cohesive soil / fine normal (3m/sec or rooted or deep rooted
grain soil (CL, CI, CH, less)
ML, MI, MH)

Bank / cutting made by Less than 6 m Normal or less than Vegetation with 0.25 m
cohesion less soil normal (3m/sec or to 0.30 m thick clayey
(sandy / gravel soil) less) soil as a cover for
vegetation

Bank / cutting made Less than 6 m Normal or less than Vegetation with 0.25 m
by28 cotton soil normal (3m/sec or to 0.30 m thick clayey
less) soil as a cover for
vegetation

Bank / cutting (all type More than 6 m Normal/Heavy (3m/sec Reinforced Vegetation
of soils) or more) or Reinforced
protection

Bank / cutting made by Any height Normal/heavy (3m/sec Boulder pitching with
any type of soil and or more) or without geotextiles,
submerged /effect of geo-cell up to flooded
wave uplift / height.
continuous flooding

7.4.5 Drainage Arrangement

Suitable drainage arrangement will be provided for Embankment / Formation in Cutting, Berms and
particularly the drainage between DFC embankment and existing Railway Embankment. Purpose of
the drainage system is to collect water before it reaches the problem areas, diverting the surface
water away from formation / slope and reduce infiltration of water.

The drainage arrangement will be subject to other Method Statements which will be presented
separately for Drainage purpose.

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7.4.6 Tolerances and Acceptance Criteria

1) Soil Formation should meet the following requirements:

a) The cross fall slope to be at least 1:30 or 3% with tolerance of 0.5%.
b) The finished top levels of soil formation should be within +/- 30 mm.
c) The finished top of blanket layer will be permitted to have variation from design level
by + 25mm.
d) The ballast will be placed only on level formation without ruts or low pockets
2) For Compacted earth and Blanket Layer:
a) Coarse grained soils which contains fines passing 75 micron IS Sieve, up to 5%, will
have the Density Index (Relative Density) a minimum of 70% as obtained in
accordance with IS: 2720 – 1983 (Part 14).
b) For other soils, field dry density will not be less than maximum attainable dry density
obtained in field compaction trial. However in field compaction trial, the maximum
attainable dry density will not be less than 98% of MDD values for prepared sub-
grade / top layer of embankment fill, 97% of MDD value for Embankment fill and
100% of MDD value for Blanket Layer, as obtained by Heavy Compaction Test (IS:
2720 Part 8 – 1983) in the laboratory.
c) Formation width will not be less than the specified width.
d) Side Slopes will in no case be steeper than designed side slopes. Provision of Berm
Width should not be less than the designed width.
e) All the material will conform to the specified requirements.

7.5 Removal of Existing Structures / Utilities

7.5.1 General

1) Scope
This work will consist of the satisfactory removal and disposal, wholly or in part, of all the
existing facilities and structures within the right-of-way as identified in the Attachment 4 and
Attachment 8 to the Scope of Work included in the Employer‟s Requirements – Functional
(Volume II of the Bid Documents).
2) Demolition of structures
a) Quality assurance
i. The Contractor will maintain adequate records in accordance with the requirements of
his consented quality assurance program. These records will provide the objective
evidence of compliance with the requirements of the Contract.
ii. Dust Control
The amount of dust resulting from demolition will be controlled to prevent the spread of
dust to occupied portions of the construction site and to avoid the creation of nuisance in
the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create,
hazardous or objectionable conditions such as flooding and pollution.
iii. Protection of the Public
The Contractor will provide barricades / temporary fencing, screens and protective
canopies around the structures being demolished and care will be taken to ensure that
no people or adjacent land is harmed by falling debris or dust. Wherever necessary,
barricades, flashing lights and flagmen will be employed to protect people and road
traffic from harm.
According to document DOC /CTP 1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause
14.24

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 “Before any demolition work is started, every sidewalk or road adjacent to the work shall
be closed or protected. All main roads, which are open to the public, shall be kept open
to the public clear and unobstructed at all times.”

“Children and members of the public shall be kept out of the danger area and the
adjoining yard.”

“Workers and the public entrances to the demolition areas shall be protected by proper
barricading not less than 2.5 m from danger area”

iv. Protection of Personnel

During demolition work the Contractor will continuously monitor & evaluate the condition
of the structure being demolished and take immediate action to protect all personnel
working in and around the demolition site.
According to document DOC /CTP 1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause
14.24

“No demolition work will be carried out at night especially when the structures to be
demolished are in an inhabited area”.

“No demolition work will be carried out during storm or heavy rain.”

“Safety gadget (helmet, goggles, hand gloves, full body harness while work at height
etc.,) shall always be used by all workmen in the site.”

“A warning device will be installed in the area to be used to warn the workers in case of
any danger”

“Construction sheds tool boxes will be so located as to protect workers from areas of
falling debris to avoid injuries to users.”

“Screens shall be placed, where necessary, to prevent flying pieces from injuring the
fellow workmen”

“Water may be used to reduce dust while tearing down plaster from brick work. If this is
impractical, workmen shall use dust mask to cover their face and nose.”

“No unnecessary work will be allowed below when demolition is in progress above.
When some work is to be done at the lower level, adequate protection will be provided
for the workmen so engaged.”

“First aid & fire extinguishing equipment shall be kept available at all demolition works of
any magnitude”

v. Protection of Existing Property

Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor will survey the site and examine
the Drawings and Specifications to determine the extent of the work. The structures
designated for removal will be removed up to the limits and extent as specified in the
drawings or as directed by Engineer. The Contractor will take necessary precautions to
avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, or to remain the property of the
Employer.
vi. Environmental Protection
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 “All trucks carrying loose material will be covered and loaded with sufficient free-board to
avoid spills through the tail board or side boards”.

“Locate site office, canteen, drinking water, and toilet and rest place suitably for the easy
access to workers.”

“Ensure the drinking water at site is potable.”

“Avoid any impact on health and safety of workers due to dust emissions.”

“Ensure safe disposal of debris by:

1. Debris are handled and disposed of by a method which does not cause danger
to the safety of a person;
2. Debris are not allowed to accumulate so as to constitute a hazard;
3. Debris are not thrown inside or outside from any height of such building or other
construction work.”

b) Submittals
Method statements for each type of structure / utility / facility to be demolished at each
location, which will include the procedures and equipment to be used for the
accomplishment of the work, will be submitted to the Engineer for consent.
c) Burning
The use of burning at the site of demolition for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be
permitted.
According to document # DOC /CTP 1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause 14.24
“GENERAL PRECAUTIONS”
“On every demolition job, danger signs shall be conspicuously posted all around the
structure and all doors, openings giving access to the structure shall be kept barricaded or
manned except during the actual passage of workmen or equipment. However provision will
be made for at least two independence exits for escape of workmen during any emergency.”

“During nights, safety lights shall be placed on or about all the barricades.”

“Wherein any work of demolition it is imperative because of danger existing, to ensure that
no unauthorized person shall enter the site of demolition outside working hours, a watch
man should be employed. In addition to watching the site he shall also be responsible for
maintaining all notices, lights, and barricades.”

“Workmen shall be provided with the necessary safety appliances while at work.”

7.5.2 Execution

1) Removal of existing structures

a) Existing structures within the Right of Way and as identified to be removed will be
removed by the Contractor, as indicated on the Drawings or as required by the
Engineer..
b) All exposed portions of the existing structures / utilities including their foundations, as
required for execution of the Permanent Works, will be completely removed. When the
proposed structure is a bridge, and it becomes necessary to remove the portions of the
existing structure below ground in order to construct the new work, such removal will be
classed as excavation as provided for in Clause 7.3.4”Excavation and Backfill for
Structures” of this Method Statement.

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 c) When steel pipe, duct, part of walls, sheet pile, poles, wires, metals, pipe culverts,
wooden boxes or other structures with a salvage value are removed, extreme care will
be exercised in their removal and the material involved kept intact without damage.
2) Demolition of Structures
a) Preliminary activity
i. The Contractor will ensure that all demolition works will be carried out in a controlled
manner under the management of experienced and competent supervision. Before
the demolition commences all relevant notifications will need to be given to the
concerned authorities.
ii. Relevant measures for protection to the public will be required to give protection
from any possible falling debris and dust generation.
iii. All power supplies and other services will be disconnected before any demolition
work commences.
b) Dismantling
i. The structures will be dismantled carefully and the resulting materials so removed
as not to cause any damage to the part of the structure to be retained and any other
properties or structures nearby.
ii. Where existing culverts/bridges are to be extended or otherwise incorporated in the
new work, only such part or parts of the existing structure will be removed as are
necessary and directed by the Engineer to provide a proper connection to the new
work. The connecting edges will be cut, chipped and trimmed to the required lines
and grades without weakening or damaging any part of the structure to be retained.
Due care should be taken to ensure that reinforcing bars which are to be left in
place (if required) so as to project into the new work as dowels or ties are not injured
during removal of concrete.
iii. In removing existing, fences, manholes, catch basins, inlets, etc., where portions of
the existing construction are to be left in the finished work, the same will be removed
to an existing joint or cut and chipped to a true line with a face perpendicular to the
surface of the existing structure, Sufficient removal will be made to provide for
proper grades and connections with the new work as directed by the Engineer.
c) Removal of concrete or reinforced concrete structures
i. Existing concrete or reinforced concrete structures designated for removal including
foundations will be broken into convenient sized pieces by appropriate equipment
for removal and disposal as consented by the Engineer. Any operation necessary
for the removal of a structure that may damage a new structure will be completed
prior to the placing of new work, unless otherwise provided in the Contract.
ii. Filling:
Holes, open basements, trenches and other hazardous openings will be filled in
accordance with Clause 7.3.4 “Excavation and Backfill for Structures” of this Method
Statement.
iii. Clean Up:
All the material including debris and rubbish from the demolition will be removed and
transported in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Local
regulations regarding haulage and disposal will apply.
d) In addition to above, following safety precautions according to document #. DOC /CTP
1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause 14.24, will be adopted during the demolition
work to ensure safety

i. All demolition works will be carried out in a controlled manner under the
management of experienced and competent supervision.

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 ii. The concerned department of the Government or local authority be informed and
permission obtained wherever required. Media shall also be informed regarding this
concern.
iii. All glass or similar materials or articles in exterior openings are removed before
commencing any demolition work and all water, steam, electric, gas and other
similar supply lines are put-off and such lines so located or capped with substantial
coverings so as to protect it from damage and to afford safety to the building
workers and public.
iv. Walls of all structures adjacent to the structure to be demolished will be checked to
determine thickness, method of support to such adjacent structures
v. No demolishing work be performed if the adjacent structure seems to be unsafe
unless and until remedial measures life Sheet piling, shoring, bracing or similar
means be ensured for safety and stability for adjacent structure from collapsing.
vi. Debris / bricks and other materials or articles will be removed by means of chutes or
buckets/hoists or through openings through floors or by any other safe means
vii. No person other than building workers or other persons essential to the operation of
demolition work will be permitted to enter a zone of demolition and the area will be
provided with substantial barricades.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The QA Program is based on PQAP (Project Quality Assurance Plan), Laboratory ITP
(Inspection & Test Plan) & Site ITP (Inspection & Test Plan) which was submitted as part of the
Inception Report Submission. The above ITP‟s could also be called as Control Plan for Quality
Assurance purpose. The above Laboratory ITP & Site ITP have been enclosed as Annexure 1 &
2 of this Method Statement. To achieve effective performance of the permanent works, adequate
quality control / checks at all stages of construction i.e. selection of construction materials,
adoption of method, used of suitable machinery for construction and during execution of work
shall be carried out.

Quality Check on Earthwork: Quality of execution of formation earthwork shall be controlled

through exercise of checks on the borrow material, blanket material, compaction process,
drainage system, longitudinal & cross sectional profiles of the embankment.

Quality Assurance Test on Compacted Layer: Quality Assurance Tests are required to be
conducted on part completion stages of formation, prior to clearing for further earthwork /
blanketing work, track linking work etc. In-situ density is measured in the field by Sand
Replacement Method as per IS: 2720 (Part-28) or Core Cutter Method as per IS : 2720 (Part –
29).

Tests for Selection of Soil:

For selection of soil to be used as embankment fill CBR Test shall be conducted on material CBR is
conducted on ground soil, embankment fill, prepared sub-grade & blanket material to ensure the
minimum specified CBR value of these materials to be used in construction. This test is carried out
on soil sample in laboratory as per procedure given in IS-2720 (Part – 16) – 1987.

Other tests to be conducted are Soil Classification / Sieve Analysis, OMC, NMC, MDD etc. as per IS-
2720.

Heavy Proctor Test is required to be conducted to determine the Maximum Dry Density of soil as per
IS-2720 (Part-8).

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In case of slope stability analysis, test will also be done to find the effective shear parameters.

Tests for Blanket / Prepared Sub-grade Material:

The source of the blanket material shall be identified based on the tests & studies conducted for
conforming the material to the required specifications i.e. Particle Size Distribution, % fines, Los
Angeles Abrasion, Cu, Cc, CBR, Filter Criteria, OMC & MDD.

At least one test shall be performed per day at the point of loading at each production source to
check particle size gradation.

Tests on Compacted Layer: Quality Assurance tests are required to be conducted on part
completion stages of formation prior to clearing for further earthwork / blanketing work, track linking
work etc.

In-situ density (F.D.D) is measured in the field either by Sand Replacement Method as per IS-2720
(Part-28) or Core Cutter Method as per IS-2720 (Part-29) or the method as approved by RDSO such
as NDG (Nuclear Density Gauge) may be used in consultation with RDSO. This shall be determined
in laboratory as per the procedure & at the specified test frequency of earth work quantity.

Second Step Plate Load Test is required to be conducted in-situ for measurement of Deformation
Modulus Ev2 of compacted layers of embankment, blanket, and prepared sub-grade etc. as per the
procedure detailed in DIN 18134 – 2001.

Method of Sampling: For each layer a minimum of one sample at a predetermined interval along
center line of the alignment would be taken in a staggered pattern so as to attain a minimum
frequency of tests as specified. For subsequent layer the stagger should be such that the point of
sampling does not fall vertically on the earlier sampling points of the layer immediately below. In
case of bank widening / for the embankment adjoining the existing embankment the sampling shall
be done at an interval of minimum 200 meters on the widened side of the embankment.

Frequency of Quality Assurance Tests:

CBR test for selection of formation materials and other tests required for ensuring conformation of
the materials (blanket, subgrade) as per specifications e.g. size gradation, Cu, Cc, Los Angeles
Abrasion Tests, OMC / MDD etc. shall be conducted at the following frequency:

Embankment Fill: One set of tests for every 5000 cu. m and at every change of soil strata.

Compacted Earth / Blanket Layers: At least one density check for every 200 sq. m for each blanket
layer and top one meter of sub-grade and at least one density check for every 500 sq. m for other
than blanket and one meter of sub-grade.

Prepared Subgrade: One set of tests for every 2000 cu. m.

Blanket Material: One set of tests for every 500 cu. m

Second Step Plate Load Test:

This test should be done for Ev2 measurement at top of each formation layers e.g. at sub-soil,
compacted sub-grade, prepared sub-grade, blanket etc. as per the contract agreement.at the
frequency of one test per km length of the section.

Setting up of GE Lab at Construction Site:

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A well-equipped Geotechnical Field Laboratory shall be set up at the predetermined locations.
Number of such GE Labs to be established would depend on the pace and length of the work being
executed so that all quality control checks can be performed effectively.

Tolerances and Acceptance Criteria:

Soil Formation should meet the following requirements:

Cross fall slope to be at least 1:30 or 3 % with tolerance of 0.5 %.

The finished top levels of soil formation should be within + or – 30 mm.

The finished top of blanket layer shall be permitted to have variation from design level by + 25 mm.

The ballast should be placed only on level formation without ruts or low pockets.

For compacted earth and Blanket Layer:

Coarse grained soils which contains fines passing 75 microns IS Sieve up to 5 % should have the
Density Index(Relative Density) a minimum of 70 % as obtained in accordance with IS : 2720 –
1983(Part - 14).

Field Density to be attained for prepared sub-grade: 98 % of MDD

Field Density to be attained for embankment fill: 97 % of MDD

Field Density to be attained for blanket layer: 100 % of MDD

Formation width should not be less than the specified width.

Side slopes should in no case be steeper than designed side slopes. Provision of Berm Width
should not be less than the designed width.

All materials should conform to the specified requirements.

9. RISK ASSESSMENTS

According to document # DOC /CTP 1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause 13

And DOC/CTP 1&2/SHE/HIRA/ 001 / Rev. 00 (ANNEXURE – 3 )

9.1 Definitions

1) Hazard – Source of situations with a potential for harm in terms of injury or ill health, damage to
property, damage to the workplace environment or a combination of these
2) Hazard identification - Process of recognizing that a hazard exists and defining its
characteristic
3) Risk - Combination of the likelihood and consequence[s] of a specified hazardous event
occurring
4) Risk Assessment - Overall process of estimating the magnitude of risk and deciding whether or
not the risk is tolerable / acceptable
5) Safety - Freedom from unaccepted risk of harm
6) ALARP (As low as reasonably practicable) Risk or Tolerable Risk or Acceptable Risk -
Risk that has been reduced to a level that can be endured by the organization having regard to
its legal obligations and its own OH&S policy.

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9.2 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Procedure

This document describes the risk management process during the construction phase of earth work
including identification of hazards, assessment of risk and identification & implementation of control
measures to ensure all earthwork activities are performed in a manner to maintain the risk to an
ALARP (As Low as Reasonably Practicable) level.

Risk management is a process of managing the Potential Hazards through a systematic technique to
minimize the Risk to an ALARP Level. An effective risk management process will enhance the SHE
performance in a cost effective manner. This risk management process consists of the following
steps:

1) Identifying the Hazards associated with each activity, threats, worst case events and
consequences.
2) Evaluate the Activity Risk Potential for People (Safety & Health), Asset (Safety),
Environment (aspects & impacts) referring Risk Matrix.
3) Identify Control measures with respect to Engineering, Procedure, Skill/ training, Inspection/
Audits, Forms/ Records and general control measures.
4) Record & communicate the findings, allocate responsibility to implement controls & ensure
implementation.
5) Monitor, Review and Verify the effectiveness of control measures and update the Risk
register when necessary
In the event of any conflict with the contents of this document the following documents shall take the
precedence:

1) Project SHE Plan including Environment Management Plan

2) Applicable local and national laws, rules and regulations;
3) Applicable rules, regulations and procedures of the contract;
4) Best SHE industry practices;
Activities to be considered
SHE Risk Assessment shall be done for

1) Routine & non routine activities.

2) Activities of all personnel having access to the workplace (including subcontractors &
visitors)
3) Facilities at the workplace.
Team for SHE Risk Assessment
SHE Risk Assessment shall be conducted by a team of persons who have a thorough knowledge of
the work to be assessed. Team members shall include Section In-charge, Site Engineer, SHEO,
Subcontractors & Workmen. PM & CSHEM may also be consulted.

Implementation Procedure for SHE Risk Assessment

Sheet 9.2.1 - Implémentation Procédures

No. TASK
1 Prepare SHE Risk Assessment for activities before starting of the project.
Fine tune SHE Risk Assessment or prepare SHE Risk Assessment for additional activities
2
before starting the particular activity.
List out the existing control measures, additional control measures, residual risks of a
3
particular activity in the form of a safe work method.

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Input for SHE Risk Assessment
The input for conducting the SHE Risk Assessment shall include

1) List of work activities

2) List of machinery and tools used
3) Records of past incidents
4) Relevant legislations, codes of practice or specifications
5) Details of existing control measures
6) Feedback from staff, clients, suppliers, interested parties
7) Other information such as MSDS, manufacturer‟s instruction manual
8) Copies of any relevant previous risk assessments
Identification of Health & Safety Hazards, Environmental Aspects

The following points shall be taken into account while identifying Health & Safety Hazards,
Environmental Aspects

1) Hazards originating outside the workplace capable of adversely affecting the health and
safety of persons under the control of organization within the workplace.
2) Environmental aspects created in the vicinity of the workplace by work-related activities
under the control of the organization.

3) Human behavior, capabilities and other human factors.

4) Infrastructure, equipment and materials at the workplace, whether provided by us or others.
5) Changes or proposed changes in the organization, its activities, or materials.
6) Modifications to the SHE management system, including temporary changes and their
impacts on operations, processes & activities.
7) Design of work areas, processes, installations, machinery / equipment, operating
procedures and work organization, including their adaptation to human capabilities.

Evaluation of Health &Safety Risk, Environment Impact level

The evaluation shall be done by

1) Identifying the existing risk control measures;

2) Determining the likelihood of occurrence (probability);
3) Assessing the potential severity of the health & safety hazards, environmental aspects;
4) Ascertain the risk / impact level based on the likelihood and severity.

Existing Risk Control

The presence of existing control measures shall be first identified for each of the Health & Safety
hazard, Environment aspect.

By considering the effectiveness of the existing controls and the consequences of their failure, the
risk / impact level can be assessed.

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 Likelihood of occurrence (Probability)

Likelihood of occurrence of an incident is classified as per the table given below.

Sheet 9.2.2 - Likelihood of occurrence

Probability Descriptions

(The highest category will always be used)

VALUE Status Description

5 Very much likely Happens several times per year in a construction site.

4 Most Likely Happens several times per year in our IC.

3 Likely Incident occurred in our IC.

2 Unlikely Known to occur in other ICs & construction industry.

1 Most Unlikely Never heard of in construction industry.

Severity

Severity is the degree or extent of harm that can be caused by the hazards or the environment
aspect as a result of an incident. Severity is classified as per the table given below.

Sheet 9.2.3 - Severity

Severity Descriptions

(The highest category shall always be used)

Result of Hazard to Personnel Severity of the
VALUE
Safety Health Environmental impact

5 Single or multiple Fatality Terminal illness Massive effect

4 Serious Injury requiring hospitalization Unemployable due to illness Major effect

3 Lost Time Injury Intense health effect Localized effect

2 Injury requiring Medical Treatment but Minor health effect Minor effect
not Lost Time
1 First Aid treatment only Slight health effect Slight effect

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Matrix for Risk Assessment

 Once the likelihood and severity have been established, the risk / impact level can be
determined.
 To determine the risk / impact level, select the appropriate row for Severity and the
appropriate column for Likelihood; the cell where they intersect indicates the Risk / Impact
Level.

Control of Risk / Impact

1) Based on the level determined, controls should be selected to reduce the risk / impact level
to an acceptable level. This can be done by reducing the Severity and/or Likelihood.
2) As indicated in the risk matrix, when the risk level is “High” or “Medium”, they are considered
“SIGNIFICANT” and effective controls must be implemented to bring down the High Risk
level to ALARP Level “As Low As Reasonably Practicable”.
3) Environment Impact with respect to environment aspects, they are considered as
“SIGNIFICANT” when the impact level is medium or high. Control measures are evolved to
bring them to lower than significant level.
4) All legal requirements are considered to be significant only.
5) When determining controls, or considering changes to existing controls, consideration shall
be given to reducing the risks according to the following hierarchy:
a. Elimination
b. Substitution
c. Engineering controls
d. Signage / warnings and / or administrative controls
e. Personal protective equipment

Residual Risks / Impact

Residual risks / impacts are the remaining risks / impacts, for which the planned controls are not
able to effectively remove or control. It shall be ensured that the residual risks / impacts are
acceptable and manageable.

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 10. SAFETY
10.1 Safety Requirements for Working Near Running Tracks of Indian Railways
According to document # DOC /CTP 1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause 14.07

Whenever work is to be executed in close proximity to Indian Railway track then following safety
measures will be adopted.

1) Provision of IRPWM related to block protection, safety precaution for protection of track will
be followed.
2) Works which is executed within 3.5m from center line of existing Indian Railway track will be
executed under block protection and with permit to work from concerned railway.
3) For works to be executed between 3.5 m to 6 m from center line of existing Indian Railway
track work to be executed after erection of fencing as per approved plan ( as given in
Annexure _IV).
4) For works to be executed beyond 6 m from center line of existing Indian Railway track, it will
be ensured that no vehicle / construction equipment infringes demarcation line marked at 6
m from center of existing railway track.
5) All utilities, signaling cables, signaling equipment, pipelines, gate lodges, staff quarters etc.,
coming in the alignment will be shifted / relocated as per approved plan before undertaking
earth-work programmed.
6) During earth-work if any signaling cable not identified earlier got damaged it should be
immediately reported to Railway and immediate action will be taken for repair of the same to
avoid interruption to traffic.
7) Any material unloaded along the track will be kept clear of moving dimensions and stacked
at minimum 3.5 m from track center of running track.
8) Movement of vehicle / working of machineries will not be permitted during night. In case
night working is to be adopted proper fencing at 3.5 m from track center of running track will
be erected to ensure that no infringement of moving dimension takes place. Suitable lighting
arrangements will also be done.
9) Working in existing railway station area for modification of existing siding / line will be done
after approval of plan and with permit to work from Railway.
10) Modification to road surface at existing level crossings which may cause interruption to road
traffic will be executed as per approved plan with the approval of concerned local authorities.
Safety instructions and barricading specifications are in accordance with ANNEXURE V - INDIAN
RAILWAYS -- WESTERN RAILWAY - COMPEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS ON SAFETY AT
WORK SITES – APRIL 2008 attached here with.

10.2 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Requirements

According to document # DOC /CTP 1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause 14.04

10.2.1 Safety while excavation:

1) Where any construction worker engaged in excavation is exposed to hazard of falling or
sliding material or article from any bank or side of such excavation which is more than one
1.5 m above his footing, such worker is protected by adequate piling and bracing against
such bank or side.
2) Where banks of an excavation are undercut, adequate shoring is provided to support the
material or article over hanging such bank.
3) Excavated material is not stored at least 0.65 m from the edge of an open excavation or
trench and banks of such excavation or trench are stripped of loose rocks and the banks of
such excavation or trench are stripped of loose rocks and other materials which may slide,
roll or fall upon a construction building worker working below such bank.

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 4) Metal ladders and staircases or ramps are provided, as the case may be, for safe access to
and egress from excavation where, the depth of such excavation exceeds 1.5m and such
ladders, staircases or ramps comply with the IS 3696 Part 1&2 and other relevant national
standards.
5) Trench and excavation is protected against falling of a person by suitable measures if the
depth of such trench or excavation exceeds 1.5m and such protection is an improved
protection in accordance with the design and drawing of a professional engineer, where
such depth exceeds 4m.

10.2.2 Safety while work on Embankment of height more than 6 meters

1) There is hazard of persons working near to edge of the embankment may fall from the
height, therefore proper fall protection from edges of the embankment will be provided.
2) Working group will be trained about the Hazards and control measure.
3) Persons working below may get hit with fall of equipment or material from height may cause
to serious injuries and property damage. To avoid such loss making events following
precautions will be taken.
a) Keep working at safe distance from edges always.
b) Ensure the stability of surface before vehicle moves on embankment.
c) Follow safe material transportation practices to avoid accidental fall of loose material
from vehicle during transportation
d) To ensure proper lighting and visibility of sign boards for safe movement of vehicle
and persons on embankment.
e) Providing safe access to reach over embankment surface.

According to document # DOC /CTP 1&2/SHE/GEN/0002, Rev.00, SHE Plan Clause 14.01.13

10.2.3 Duties of persons at work

1) Any workmen engaged for work shall report to the supervisor about any defect relating to
work at height which he knows is likely to endanger the safety of himself or another person.
2) Every workman, shall use any work equipment or safety device provided to him for work at
height by the contractor, in accordance with
a) any training in the use of the work equipment or device concerned which have been
received by him; and
b) the instructions respecting that use which have been provided to him by the SOJITZ
– L & T Consortium as per the requirements of the DFCCIL
10.3 Traffic Management Plan
(Ref. Contract Document Vol-III, Clause 16, Part-IV, Item 46 Integrated Pages 1210)
10.3.1 Objective
The basic objective of the following guidelines is to lay down procedures to be adopted by SOJITZ –
L & T Consortium to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic and also to ensure the safety
of workmen at construction sites likely at Level crossings.

All construction workers should be provided with high visibility jackets with reflective tapes as most
of viaduct /tunneling and station works or either above or under right-of –way.

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The conspicuity of workmen at all times shall be increased so as to protect from speeding vehicular
traffic.

The guiding principles to be adopted for safety in construction zone are to

i. Warn the road user clearly and sufficiently in advance.

ii. Provide safe and clearly marked lanes for guiding road users.

iii. Provide safe and clearly marked buffer and work zones

iv. Provide adequate measures that control driver behavior through construction zones.

v. Water Pollution:
Water pollution from construction wastes The Contractor shall take all precautionary
measures to prevent the wastewater generated
a) During construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system
SLT will avoid construction works close to streams or water bodies during monsoon.
Silt fencing may be provided near water bodies to avoid spillage of construction
material.
b) All waste arising from the project is to be disposed off in the manner that is
acceptable to the State Pollution Control Board or as directed by Environmental
Expert. Construction activities near the river/water bodies shall be prohibited during
the rainy season.
vi. Water pollution from fuel and lubricants
a) SLT will ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, fuel/lubricants storage
sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance sites are located at least 100
m away from any water body. SLT will also ensure that spillage of fuels and
lubricants do not contaminate the ground. If fuel storage and refueling areas are
located on agricultural land or areas supporting vegetation,
b) The top soil shall be stripped, stockpiled and returned after cessation of such
activities. All location and lay-out plans of such sites shall be submitted by the
Contractor prior to their establishment and shall be approved by the Environmental
Expert and EMU. The Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of
oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to SC and EMU)
and approved by the Environmental Expert. All spills and collected petroleum
products shall be disposed off in accordance with MoEF and state PCB guidelines.
vii. Air Pollution
a) Dust pollution
SLT will take every precaution (water sprinkling etc.) to reduce the level of dust generating
from construction site. All the plants shall be sited at least 1 km in the downwind direction
from the nearest human settlement. SLT will provide necessary certificates to confirm that all
crushers used in construction conform to relevant dust emission control legislation.
Alternatively, only crushers licensed by the SPCB shall be used. SLT in such a case will
submit required certificates and consents. Hot mix plant shall be fitted with dust extraction
units.

b) General Environment: Emission from construction vehicles,

equipments and machineries etc.
SLT will ensure that all vehicles, equipments and machineries used for construction are
regularly maintained and confirm that pollution emission levels comply with the relevant
requirements of State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). The Contractor shall submit PUC

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 certificates for all vehicles/ equipment/ machinery used for the project and maintains a
record of the same during the contract period. Monitoring results shall also be submitted
to SC and EMU as per the monitoring plan.

viii. Slope protection and control of soil erosion

a) SLT will take slope protection measures as per design, or as directed by the
Environmental Expert of SC to control soil erosion and sedimentation through use of
dykes, sedimentation chambers, basins, fibber mats, mulches, grasses, slope, drains
and other devices.
b) SLT will ensure the following safeguards:
c) During construction activities on embankment, the side slopes of all cut and fill areas
shall be graded and covered with stone pitching, grass and shrub.
d) Turfing works shall be taken up as soon as possible provided the season is favorable for
the establishment of grass sods. Other measures of slope stabilization shall include
mulching, netting and seeding of batters and drains immediately on completion of
earthworks

ix. Action Plan

Environmental & Social Condition Indicators and Monitoring Plan
a) Air quality - SLT through approved monitoring agency
b) Noise & vibration level- SLT through approved monitoring agency
c) Water quality - SLT through approved monitoring agency
d) Sediment quality- The parameters to be monitored as per frequency, duration &
locations of monitoring specified in the Environmental Monitoring Programme prepared -
SLT through approved monitoring agency
e) 2 Tree plantation Progress of measures suggested as part of the strategy is to be
reported - SLT through approved monitoring agency
f) 3 Top soils Contractor shall report implementation of the measures suggested for topsoil
preservation to environmental expert, supervision consultant - By SLT

x. For Construction workers The Contractor shall provide:

a) A readily available first aid unit, suitable transport facility, equipment and trained nursing
staff at construction camp
b) Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water
c) Proper sanitation & sewage system in the camp
d) Separate toilets/bathrooms for men and women Waste disposal facility- By SLT

xi. Environmental Monitoring Programme

Site specific monitoring requirements shall be followed as per detailed Environmental and
Social Monitoring Plan (ESMoP) which is part of the SHE Plan.
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10.3.2 Legal permission
In all cases, SOJITZ – L & T Consortium shall employ proper precautions. Wherever operations
undertaken are likely to interfere with public traffic, specific traffic management plans shall be drawn
up and implemented by SOJITZ – L & T Consortium in consultation with the approval of local police
authorities and/or the concerned metropolitan/civil authorities as the case may be.

Such traffic management plans shall include provision for traffic diversion and selection of alternative
routes for transport of equipment. If found necessary SOJITZ – L & T Consortium shall carry out
road widening before commencement of works to accommodate the extra load.

The primary traffic control devices used in work zones shall include signs, delineators, barricades,
cones, pylons, pavement markings and flashing lights.

The road construction and maintenance signs which fall into the same three major categories as do
other traffic signs, that are Regulatory Signs, Warning Signs and Direction (or guidelines) Signs shall
only be used. The IRC: 67 (Code of Practice for Road Signs) provide a list of traffic signs. The size,
colors and placement of sign shall confirm to IRC: 67.
10.3.3 Regulatory signs
Regulatory signs impose legal restriction on all traffic. It is essential, therefore, that they are used
only after consulting the local police and traffic authorities.

10.3.4 Warning signs

Warning signs in the traffic control zone shall be utilized to warn the drivers of specific hazards that
may be encountered.
L&T shall place detour signage at strategic locations and install appropriate warning signs. In order
to minimize disruption of access to residences and business, SOJITZ – L & T Consortium shall
maintain at least one entrance to a property where multiple entrances exist.
A warning sign shall be installed at all secondary road which merges with the primary road where the
construction work is in progress at sufficient distance before it merges with the primary road so as to
alert the road users regarding the „Work in Progress‟.
Materials hanging over / protruded from the chassis / body of any vehicle especially during material
handling shall be indicated by red indicator (red light/flag) to indicate the caution to the road users.
10.3.5 Delineators
The delineators are the elements of a total system of traffic control and have two distinct purposes:
i. To delineate and guide the driver to and along a safe path

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 ii. As a taper to move traffic from one lane to another.
These channelizing devices such as cones, traffic cylinders, tapes and drums shall be placed in or
adjacent to the roadway to control the flow of traffic. These should normally be retro-reflectors
complying to IRC: 79 - Recommended Practice for Road Delineators.
10.3.6 Traffic cones and cylinders
Traffic cones of 500mm, 750mm and 1000mm high and 300mm to 500mm in diameter or in square
shape at base and are often made of plastic or rubber and normally have retro-reflectorized red and
white band shall be used wherever required.
10.3.7 Drums
Drums about 800mm to 1000mm high and 300mm in diameter can be used either as channelizing or
warning devices. These are highly visible, give the appearance of being formidable objects and
therefore command the respect of drivers.
10.3.8 Barricades
1) Full height fence, barriers, barricades etc. shall be erected around the site in order to prevent the
working area from the risk of accidents due to speedy vehicular movement
2) Same the way barricades protect the road users from the danger due to construction equipment
and other temporary structures.
3) The structure dimension of the barricade, material and composition, its colour scheme, DFCCIL
logo and other details shall be in accordance with specifications laid down in tender document.
4) All barricades shall be erected as per the design requirements of the DFCCIL, numbered,
painted and maintained in good condition and also Barricade in-charge maintains a barricade
register in site.
5) All barricades shall be conspicuously seen in the dark/night time by the road users so that no
vehicle hits the barricade. Conspicuity shall be ensured by affixing retro reflective stripes of
required size and shape at appropriate angle at the bottom and middle portion of the barricade
at a minimum gap of 1000mm. In addition minimum one red light or red light blinker should be
placed at the top of each barricade.
6) It shall be ensured that all construction vehicles pertaining to SOJITZ – L & T Consortium plying
on public roads (like dump trucks, trailers, etc.) have proper license to ply on public roads from
the State Transport Authority. Drivers holding proper valid license as per the requirements of
Motor Vehicles Act shall drive these vehicles
7) SOJITZ – L & T Consortium shall not undertake loading and unloading at carriageways
obstructing the free flow of vehicular traffic and encroachment of existing roads by SOJITZ – L &
T Consortium applying the excuse of work execution.

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10.3.9 Tow away vehicle
SOJITZ – L & T Consortium shall arrange for manpower to tow away his breakdown vehicle in the
traffic flow without losing any time.
10.3.10 Cleaning of roads
It shall be ensured that the cleanliness of roads and footpaths by deploying proper manpower for the
same. SOJITZ – L & T Consortium shall have to ensure proper booming, cleaning washing of roads
and footpaths on all the time throughout the entire stretch till the currency of the contract including
disposal of sweep away.
11. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Sheet 11.1 Resource Management

SL Activity Resource Material Manpower Remar

No. ks
Lime
Clearing & Team shall comprise of
Dozer/Excavator powder/Wooden
1 Grubbing/ Surveyor/ Site Engineer/
/ Tipper pegs/Measuring
Stripping Supervisor/Unskilled labor
tape

Team shall comprise of

Excavator/Back
Excavation Surveyor/ Site
2 hoe/ -
(Soil) Engineer/Supervisor/
Shovels/Tippers
Unskilled labor

Team shall comprise of

Rock
Excavation Surveyor/ Site
3 breaker/Excavat -
(Rock) Engineer/Supervisor/
or/ Tipper
Unskilled labor

Team shall comprise of

Motor Borrow earth, Surveyor/ Site
Embankme Grader/Soil suitable Engineer/Supervisor/Unskill
4
nt Compactor/Wat excavated/disman ed/ Skilled labor – Field
er Tanker/Tipper tled material work & sampling, testing &
quality control works

Team shall comprise of

Surveyor/ Site
Motor Borrow earth,
Engineer/Supervisor/
Grader/Soil suitable
5 Subgrade Unskilled/Skilled labor –
Compactor/Wat excavated/disman
Field work & sampling,
er Tanker/Tipper tled material
testing & quality control
works

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 Annexure 1

SOJITZ - L & T CONSORTIUM Doc No:SLT/CTP-1 & 2/ITP /LAB

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor ( WDFC) Rev : 1

REWARI - IQBALGARH ( Phase-1) Date : 25/02/2014
ACTIVITY : ITP of Soil for Embankment Fill / Prepared Subgrade for Railway Formation
Inspection
Test Conducted
Category
I.S.Ref Code / Contract/I.S Code Test Conducted in in External
S.No. Material Inspection and Testing Description REMARKS Verifying Documents
Method of Testing Requirement Site Lab Material Testing
Lab SLT Engineer

1 test per 5000 cum for

Embankment Fill
1 Gradation/Sand Content IS:2720 (Pt 4) As in special specification Material & 1 test per W W
2000 cu.m for Prepared
Subgrade

1 test per 5000 cum for

Should not be less than 2 for
2 Coeffiecient of Uniformity Cu Embankment Fill W W
Embankment Fill Material
Material.

Soil containig fines (Size less than 75 1 test per 5000 cum for
micron from 12 % to 50 % /SQ3 Embankment Fill
quality i.e.soil containing fines (Size As per to Contract aggrement
3 Guideline GE-No 1 Material & 1 test per W W
less than 75 )micron < 12 % Voi-III Clause -5.9.3 (Section -B)
2000 cu.m for Prepared
Subgrade

Filter criteria should be satisfied with

sub-grade layer,as given below W W
(A) Criteria-1 D15 (blanket) < 5 x D85 (Sub-
1 test per 5000 cum for
grade)
Embankment Fill
(B) Criteria -2 D15 (blanket) > 4 to 5 x D 15 (Sub
4 Guideline GE-No 1 Material & 1 test per W W
grade)
2000 cu.m for Prepared
(C) Criteria -3 D50 (blanket) < 25 xD50
Subgrade
Embankm (subgrade)
ent/
W W
Sub-
Grade
1 test per 5000 cum for
Embankment Fill
5 NMC(Natural Moisture Content) IS:2720 Clause No. 5.9.9, Vol-III Material & 1 test per W W
2000 cu.m for Prepared
Subgrade

1 test per 5000 cum for

Embankment Fill
6 MDD & OMC (by Heavy Compaction) IS:2720 (Pt 8) Material & 1 test per W W
2000 cu.m for Prepared
Subgrade

Prepared By: Approved By: W : Witness Point

Kishan Singh R.Muralidhar H : Hold Point
QA/QC Engineer HEAD-QA/QC R : Review of Test Result/Report
 Annexure 1

Embankm
ent/
Sub-
Grade SOJITZ - L & T CONSORTIUM Doc No:SLT/CTP-1 & 2/ITP /LAB

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor ( WDFC) Rev : 1

REWARI - IQBALGARH ( Phase-1) Date : 25/02/2014
ACTIVITY : ITP of Soil for Embankment Fill / Prepared Subgrade for Railway Formation
Inspection
Test Conducted
Category
I.S.Ref Code / Contract/I.S Code Test Conducted in in External
S.No. Material Inspection and Testing Description REMARKS Verifying Documents
Method of Testing Requirement Site Lab Material Testing
Lab SLT Engineer

1 test per 5000 cum for

1 test per 5000 cum for
EMB = CBR > 5 ( But not < 4 in Embankment Fill
CBR at 97% MDD for Embankment Fill Embankment Fill
Gradation/Sand Content IS:2720 (Pt 4) isolated cases), SUBGRADE Material & 1 test per
7 Material & CBR at 98 % for Prepared IS:2720 (Pt 16) Material & 1 test per W W
= CBR > 8 ( but not < 7 in 2000 cu.m for Prepared
2000 cu.m for Prepared
Subgrade
isolated cases) Subgrade
Subgrade

1 test per 5000 cum for

Embankment Fill
8 LL and PI IS:2720 (Pt 5) PI - 12% max for Subgrade Material & 1 test per W W
2000 cu.m for Prepared
Subgrade

Embankm
ent/
Sub-
Grade

Prepared By: Approved By: W : Witness Point

Kishan Singh R.Muralidhar H : Hold Point
QA/QC Engineer HEAD-QA/QC R : Review of Test Result/Report
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Name of the Project : WDFC PHASE-1 COMBINED PACKAGE CTP-1&2 DOC # DOC/CTP 1&2/EHS/HIRA/ 001 / REV. 00
Activity considered : EARTH WORKS Date: 21-01-2014
robability Risk/Impact Rating (Matrix) Hierarchy of Hazard Controls
LOW (L)= ALARP (As low as reasonably practicable)
(Chances) Severity MEDIUM (M) & HIGH (H) = SIGNIFICANT
(The highest category shall always be used) Eliminate the hazard
Rate Description Rate Severity of the Risk ( Loss to Personnel/Property /Environment) Severity of the Substitute with a less hazard
Safety Health Environmental impact Use engineering controls to reduce hazard

5 Very much likely 5 Single or multiple Fatality Terminal illness Massive effect Administrative controls e.g., procedures, flagman etc.
4 Most Likely 4 Serious Injury requiring hospitalisation Unemployable due to illness Major effect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),

3 Likely 3 Lost Time Injury Intense health effect Localized effect

2 Unlikely 2 Injury requiring Medical Treatment but not Lost Time Minor health effect Minor effect
1 Most Unlikely 1 First Aid treatment only Slight health effect Slight effect

NORMAL APPROVALS Name Position Signature Date General Job Requirements/ Common PPE
Risk Assessment Prepared by (Job Supervisor) 1. Safety Jacket Orange colour (workmen), Green colour (Staff)
Reviewed by (Site Engineer/ IC) 2. Safety Helmet (Yellow-for workmen, Violet-for staff, red-for electrician, green- for
safety stewards)
(EHS In-Charge) V. KARUNA GOPAL 21-01-2014 3. Safety Shoes(Sole must not be smooth)
4. Safety Glasses Dark &Clear as required (wherever applicable.)
Approved by (PM / CM / Section In-charge) 5. Hearing protection (Wherever applicable)
6. Safety Hand Gloves (As per task )
OTHER APPROVALS IF REQUIRED FROM CLIENT . 7. Barricade / Sign the area where ever required.
Discipline In-Charge 8. Pre start Safety Tool Box Talk
9. Permit To Work (PTW) system must be used for risky jobs
Safety Representative
10. LOTO system must be used when working on electrical equipment
Any other Approving authority 11. Always follow the 6 rules of manual Handling –see below

Six Rules of MANUAL HANDLING

1. Plan the lift 2. Correct feet positioning 3. Bend your knees.
Look at bulk of load as well as weight and get help if you The feet should be apart with one leg slightly forward Bend the knees and keep the back straight.
need it. Plan where you are going to take the load before to maintain balance.
you start & use mechanical equipment to lift the load where
possible.
4. Get a firm grip 4. Lift with your legs 5. Placing the load down
K Keep the load close against your body Do not jerk or strain, use a smooth action. The previous rules apply when placing the object down as
they do when lifting

EMERGENCY SITUATION/ EVACUATION (e.g., Fire / Flooding, Structural collapse, )

In case of emergency, all work must be stopped, equipment switched off and all personnel must report to the SAFE MUSTER POINT, considering the wind direction
Emergency Contact Numbers: CONTROL CENTRE (Ajmer) JAIPUR OFFICE SECTION A SECTION B SECTION C SECTION D DEPO 1 DEPO2 .
Project Manager
EHSO
Reference Documents: IM-08-B EHS Risk Assessment IM-08-D Rev 00 EHS Risk Assessment Procedure L&T Method Statement Ref. # rev0_20131124_method_earthworks
Note: The above is the front page of all HIRAs. 1) If any of the tasks involves biological, physical or chemical hazards, then Site Medical Officer must also sign this Form against Any Other above. 2) If steps in a job are more than the space provided below,
use a photo copy of the sheet to continue on the next page. 3) Details on safety (PPE, Hazard etc., )and environmental requirements can be found in Safety & Environment Procedures available in Site EHS Plan.

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01 Clearing and Deforestation Environmental People  trees having girth 300mm or less only allowed for removal in the 4 1 L ALARP Site
grubbing problem (As low as Engineer
right of way, if exceeds need special permission from concerned reasonably
DFCC engineer. practicable)

„‟ Soil erosion Environmental people  Depressions if any will be filled with suitable soil & duly compacted. 4 1 L ALARP Site
problem Engineer
 During clearing and grubbing and stripping, the Contractor will take
adequate precautions against soil erosion, water pollution, etc. as
per the acceptable procedures and meeting all the requirements of
Appendix 3 (Safety, Health and Environment requirement) to the
Employer‟s Requirements.
02 Stripping (involves Depletion of fertile Environmental People  The storage of topsoil will be kept completely separate from that of 4 1 L ALARP Site
removal of Topsoil land due top soil problem the fill material. Engineer
to a depth of 150 removal
mm below original  The use of topsoil will be restricted to side slopes (to the extent
ground level. required for vegetation for erosion control) and surface layers in
removal and the areas not subject to loading by Railway or structures.
disposal of topsoil,
 Ditches, streams and ponds in the embankment areas will be
stumps, and roots
properly cleared, drained and dried out prior to being filled in.
to a depth of at
least 150 mm below
ground level)

„‟ Soil erosion Environmental People &  When bank is constructed on ground having steep slope, then the 4 1 L ALARP Site
problem Environmen ground surface will be suitably benched so that new material of Engineer
t bank gets well bonded with the existing ground surface.

„‟ Trips and fall of Physical injuries People  . Holes / pots left after removal of vegetation, trees, roots, and 2 2 L ALARP Site
persons in holes stumps will be backfilled with acceptable materials and compacted Engineer
and due to bad to the density prescribed for layers at the depths concerned below
house keeping subgrade

 The entire Right-of-Way area will be left with an orderly and neat
appearance.

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03 Excavation endanger the safety Property damage Property of 1. While doing excavation near the vicinity of the existing tracks 1 4 L ALARP Site
Affecting Existing of existing running and train incidents Railway and including for bridges and other structures, Engineer
Tracks line of Indian people
 special care has to be taken to ensure that formation of the
Railways. exposed
existing Railway line is not excavated, for that matter any
activity involved in construction I execution of the project shall
not endanger the safety of existing running line of Indian
Railways.

 If excavation or any other activity involving working and or

modification and or alteration of the existing permanent way
then, before execution of such work, the Contractor shall
prepare a drawing clearly indicating such alternation I
modification of the existing permanent way, and the protection
measure intended to be taken by the Contractor to ensure
safety of the existing running line.

 These protection measures duly indicating the extent of

 Alternation I modification to the existing formation shall be
incorporated in the design and drawing submitted during
preliminary design submission as per the Contract.

 Such work shall not be undertaken unless and until these

drawings are consented by the Engineer.

04 Excavation for erosion of exposed Environment People &  While planning or executing excavations, the Contractor will take all 4 1 L ALARP Site
Formation in surfaces and water problem Environmen adequate precautions against soil erosion, water pollution etc. and Engineer
Cutting pollution t take appropriate drainage measures to keep the site free of water.
 All debris and loose material on the slopes of cutting will be
removed.
 Method, Tools and Equipment: Only such methods, tools and
equipment as approved by the Engineer will be adopted / used in
the work..

„‟ Soil collapse due to Property damage Property of  Contractor will take adequate precautions to ensure that during 2 2 L ALARP Site
wet weather may Railways construction, the slopes are not rendered unstable or give rise to Engineer
lead to incidents recurrent slides after construction.

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 The whole of the excavation will not be carried out in one operation
stability of adjacent but will be progressively excavated, such that the excavated
existing railway line surface is not left exposed or destabilized or unsupported during
may get affected wet weather, or overnight.

„‟ Fall of person into Train accidents & People  All excavation below embankments will take place from ground 3 1 L ALARP Site
excavation related loss level unless prior consent is given by the Engineer. The Contractor Engineer
will be responsible to ensure the stability and safety of the
excavation at all times.
 The Contractor will carry out the works in such a way as to avoid
disturbance to the surrounding ground. Particular care will be taken
to maintain stability when excavating in close proximity to existing
Railway embankment & structures / works.

,, Soil collapse Physical injuries Personnel  trench and excavation is protected against falling of a person by 3 1 L ALARP Site
near edge of suitable measures if the depth of such trench or excavation Engineer
excavated exceeds 1.5m and such protection is an improved protection in
pit accordance with the design and drawing of a professional engineer,
where such depth exceeds 4m
 Barricade the pit area suitably
 Warning lights (flickering lights) should be provided along with
barricaded area to alert during night time. Blinker lights to be
operational at night-time.
 Display “EXCAVATION WORK IS IN PROGRESS KEEP AWAY ”
signboards

Fall of material on Physical injuries Personnel  where banks of an excavation are undercut, adequate shoring is 2 2 L ALARP Site
person from edges working Engineer
provided to support the material or article overhanging such bank.
of excavation below
 excavated material is not stored at least 0.65 m from the edge of an
open excavation or trench and banks of such excavation or trench
are stripped of loose rocks and the banks of such excavation or
trench are stripped of loose rocks and other materials which may
slide, roll or fall upon a construction building worker working below

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such bank.

,, Persons get trapped Physical injuries Personnel  metal ladders and staircases or ramps are provided, as the case 1 3 L ALARP Site
in excavation, and working in Engineer
may be, for safe access to and egress from excavation where, the
can‟t come out excavation
quickly in case of depth of such excavation exceeds 1.5m and such ladders,
emergency due to
staircases or ramps comply with the IS 3696 Part 1&2 and other
no access and
egress relevant national standards.

05 Excavation of Rock Fly rocks Physical injuries Personnel in  all loose pieces of rock on excavated slope surface which move 2 2 L ALARP Site
by Rock Blasting vicinity when pierced by a crowbar will be removed. Engineer
wherever
applicable.  Rock blasting, when it is necessary could be used as methodology
to carry out the excavation works. This methodology being subject
to several strict criteria, will be drafted apart as “Method Statement
for Excavation Soil – Rock Blasting”, if need it.


Excavation for Endangering the Property damage Property  Channels will be excavated by methods which will not endanger the 2 2 L ALARP Site
Drains, Ditches, stability of adjacent damage stability of the side slopes. Engineer
Streams formations or
structures

„‟ Water pollution Environmental People in  Any existing channels, streams, drains or pipes taking water to or 3 1 L ALARP Site
problem surrounding from cultivated land will be diverted so as to maintain their flow Engineer
s before being moved or broken into. All diversions and their
subsequent reinstatement will be carried out to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.

 If water is met with in the excavations due to the spring, seepage,

rain or other causes, it will be removed by suitable diversions,
pumping or other means and the excavation kept dry. Care will be
taken to discharge the drained water into suitable outlets as not to
cause damage to the works, crops or any other property.

„‟‟ Water stagnation Environmental People in Suitable drainage arrangement will be provided for Embankment / 2 2 L ALARP Site
between DFCC problem surrounding Formation in Cutting, Berms and particularly the drainage between DFC Engineer

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embankment and s embankment and existing Railway Embankment

existing Railway
Embankment, may
leads to water
pollution

06 Disposal of SOIL Environmental People & Suitable material in excess of the requirements for permanent works 4 1 L ALARP Site
excavated materials CONSERVATION problem Environmen and if required by the Engineer will be stacked at the designated places Engineer
t as directed by the Engineer.

Waste Management Programme (WMP) during the construction of the

project work is followed, which may include:-
 Identification of disposal sites.
 Identification of quantities to be excavated and disposed off.
 Identification of split between waste and inert material
 Identification of amounts intended to be stored temporarily on
site location of such storage.
 Identification of intended transport means and route.
 Obtaining permission, where required, for disposal.

The use of burning at the site of demolition for the disposal of refuse
and debris will not be permitted, to avoid fire hazard.

07 Excavations in the Personnel in Serious injuries People in  While working / carrying out excavation in the vicinity of the 1 4 L ALARP Site
vicinity of Existing vicinity may be within 3.5 m existing Railway tracks and structures (including bridges, formation Engineer
Railway Tracks exposed to hit with zone etc.), the Contractor will take care to ensure that formation of the
running train hazard existing railway tracks is not excavated and any activity of the
Contractor will not endanger the safety of existing running line of
Indian Railways.

„‟ Interference with IR Serious and Running Whenever work is to be executed in close proximity to Indian Railway 1 4 L ALARP Site
running trains multiple casualties Trains on track then following safety measures will be adopted. Engineer
signalling and the existing
telecommunication
IR line.  Provision of IRPWM related to block protection, safety precaution
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net work for protection of track will be followed.

And  Works which is executed within 3.5m from center line of existing

Damage of Indian Railway track will be executed under block protection and
underground with permit to work from concerned railway
utilities (signalling
 For works to be executed between 3.5 m to 6 m from center line of
cables, signalling
equipment, existing Indian Railway track work to be executed after erection of
pipelines etc.) gate fencing as per approved plan.
lodges, staff
quarters etc  For works to be executed beyond 6 m from center line of existing
Indian Railway track, it will be ensured that no vehicle /
construction equipment infringes demarcation line marked at 3.5 m
from center of existing railway track.
 All utilities, signaling cables, signaling equipment, pipelines, gate
lodges, staff quarters etc., coming in the alignment will be shifted /
relocated as per approved plan before undertaking earth-work
programmed.
 During earth-work if any signaling cable not identified earlier got
damaged it should be immediately reported to Railway and
immediate action will be taken for repair of the same to avoid
interruption to traffic.
 Any material unloaded along the track will be kept clear of moving
dimensions and stacked at minimum 3.5 m from track center of
running track.
 Movement of vehicle / working of machineries will not be permitted
during night. In case night working is to be adopted proper fencing
at 3.5 m from track center of running track will be erected to ensure
that no infringement of moving dimension takes place. Suitable
lighting arrangements will also be done.
 Working in existing railway station area for modification of existing
siding / line will be done after approval of plan and with permit to

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work from Railway.

 Modification to road surface at existing level crossings which may
cause interruption to road traffic will be executed as per approved
plan with the approval of concerned local authorities

„‟ Equipment may Serious nature of Equipment  For works to be executed beyond 6 m from centre line of existing 1 3 L ALARP Site
damage the existing injuries and and
Indian Railway track, it must be ensured that no vehicle /
Engineer
railway line or property damage personnel in
vicinity construction equipment infringes demarcation line marked at 3.5 m
formation or hit by
running train or from centre of existing railway track.
come in contact
 Any material unloaded along the track should be kept clear of
with over head high
tension electrical moving dimensions and stacked at minimum 3.5 m from track
lines (25KV) centre of running track.
Movement of vehicle / working of machineries should not be
permitted during night. In case night working is to be adopted
proper fencing at 3.5 m from track centre of running track should be
erected to ensure that no infringement of moving dimension takes
place. Suitable lighting arrangements should also be done.
08 Removal of Existing Exposed to struck Physical injuries personnel  During demolition work the Contractor will continuously monitor & 3 1 L ALARP Site
Structures / Utilities by material hazard working in evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take Engineer
and around immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the
the demolition site
demolition
site

„‟ Dust Control Health hazard personnel  The amount of dust resulting from demolition will be controlled to 2 1 L ALARP Site
working in prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the construction Engineer
and around site and to avoid the creation of nuisance in the surrounding area.
the Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create,
demolition hazardous or objectionable conditions such as flooding and
site pollution

„‟ Public in vicinity Physical injuries Public in  The Contractor will provide barricades / temporary fencing, screens 2 2 L ALARP Site
exposed to hazard vicinity and protective canopies around the structures being demolished Engineer
(hit with flying and care will be taken to ensure that no people or adjacent land is
material, sharp harmed by falling debris or dust. Wherever necessary, barricades,
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edges, hit by site flashing lights and flagmen will be employed to protect people and
vehicle movement road traffic from harm
etc.)
09 Demolition of Struck by flying or Physical injuries Personnel in  The Contractor will ensure that all demolition works will be carried 3 1 L ALARP Site
Structures falling materials, and property vicinity out in a controlled manner under the management of experienced Engineer
sharp edges, , damage and competent supervision. Before the demolition commences all
And
relevant notifications will need to be given to the concerned
other
properties authorities.
or  Measures for protection to the public will be required to give
structures protection from any possible falling debris and dust generation.
nearby
 All power supplies and other services will be disconnected before
any demolition work commences.
 The structures will be dismantled carefully and the resulting
materials so removed as not to cause any damage to the part of the
structure to be retained and any other properties or structures
nearby.
 HSE Manager shall make and indicate the ref of its HSE
Management Plan
10 Filling Fall of person from Serious injuries Personnel  Holes, open basements, trenches and other hazardous openings 3 1 L ALARP Site
hight through will be filled in accordance with Clause 7.3.4 “Excavation and Engineer
hazardous Backfill for Structures” of this Method Statement.
openings

11 Clean Up Bad house keeping Physical injuries users  All the material including debris and rubbish from the demolition 2 2 L ALARP Site
leads to incidents will be removed and transported in a manner that prevents spillage Engineer
like trip, slip or fall on streets or adjacent areas. Local regulations regarding haulage
of personnel and disposal will apply.

12 Work in foggy Bad visibility Physical injuries Personnel  Persons should be explained about the hazards and utmost care 3 1 L ALARP Site
weather due to struck by should be taken during foggy weather Engineer
projected objects,
Struck by moving Personnel  Ensure that vehicle are driven at slow speed follow defensive (safe) 4 1 L ALARP Site
vehicle driving practices, Engineer

 Ensure proper warning signs are displayed wherever required as

per the hazard.

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 Ensure that no person is loitering or sleeping in vehicular

movement areas
Trips, slips and fall Personnel  Ensure proper barricading of excavated pits projected material, 2 2 L ALARP Site
of persons material stored etc., Engineer

 No workmen stay in danger area near to existing railway

lines(within 3.5 km from centre of the line.
13 Work at height or Fall of person from Physical injuries Persons  Proper edge protection to avoid fall of person hazard. 3 1 L ALARP Site
on Embankment of height working Engineer
near to edge  Working group will be trained about the Hazards and control
height more than 6
of the measures.
metres
embankmen
t
Persons working Physical injuries Persons  Keep working at safe distance from edges always. 4 1 L ALARP Site
below get hit with nearby Engineer
 Ensure the stability of surface before vehicle moves on
fall of equipment or
embankment.
material from height
Property damage Project  Follow safe material transportation practices to avoid accidental fall 3 1 L ALARP Site
material or of loose material from vehicle during transportation Engineer
equipment
14 Hauling & Disposal Unsafe equipment Physical injuries Persons  Depute Drivers & Operators with valid driving licence, 3 2 M ALARP Site
of excavated movement may may be serious nearby Engineer
 Ensure that drivers & operators and concerned supervisor if
materials to cause nature vehicle required to operate equipment in IR area, have valid
approved dumping Vehicle hit with competence certificate from DFCC( as per form No. )
area using tippers/ persons in vicinity Conduct tool box talk to make the working crew aware of the
dump truck and hazards and precautions
loader
 Ensure that vehicle / equipment has fitness certificate issued
by P&M and Safety

„‟‟ Rollover of vehicle Physical injuries Persons  All Equipment using on site must have Back-alarm, 2 2 L ALARP Site
on person sleeping may be serious near vehicle Engineer
 Depute trained banks man with reflectorized vest and flag to
/sitting / loitering nature ensure safe movement during hauling and disposal of
at unsafe place excavated soil.
 Follow loading capacity of the truck during hauling and
disposal of excavated soil.
 Necessary Barricades and Sign Boards must be displayed.
 Maintain Good housekeeping
„‟ Fall of Material from Physical injuries Road users  Follow safe material transportation practices to avoid 2 2 L ALARP Site

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‘ vehicle onto the may be serious accidental fall of loose material from vehicle during Engineer
passers nature transportation

Property damage Other

vehicles
passing
beside
„‟ Inhalation of Dust Health hazards Site  Suitable dust suppression method to be adopted to reduce dust 2 1 L ALARP Site
emanated during personnel emanation. Engineer
loading and  Water sprinkling wherever applicable to to suppress the dust.
dumping of
excavated material  Workmen to be educated to use dust mask as required.
and during
vehicular movement
on temporary roads

The Contractor will maintain a record of all the parameters herein before start of the construction activities and compare the same during the execution of the Work and will ensure to prevent pollution of water and environment.

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PLAN
EXISTING RAILWAYLINE OF INDIAN RAILWAYS
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3500 MM – 5000 MM

3000 MM 3000 MM
Barbed Wire
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ELEVATION Page 2 of 3
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PLAN
EXISTING RAILWAYLINE OF INDIAN RAILWAYS
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>5000 MM
3500 MM 3500 MM Yellow color Nilon Strip(Min. 40 mm width) or Nilon
Rope(12mmDia) or Luminous Tape

ELEVATION
POST (BAMBOO OR WOODEN / STEEL / CONCRETE CONCRETE GROUTING

1200
 AnnexXUH 6 – Splitting of the Earthwork Sections

Ch. 459.6 Km Ch. 285.6 Km Ch. 148.6 Km

Kother Ateli
Ch 437 Ch 107
Ch 535 Ch 304
IQBALGARH-626

Ch. 37

171.4 KM 174.0 KM 137.0 KM 148.6 KM

D C B A
CH 406 Ch 216
Sojat Road Phulera
AJMER
CPM- 2 JAIPUR
TFL HO / CPM- 1

Pkg Office
Depot

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