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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF
BRIDGE RC STRUCTURE
AT BR 562-SG. CHENDERIANG

Prepared by: Date: Reviewed by: Date: Approved by: Date:

SFO MAY 2002 MFMS MAY 2002 TBT MAY 2002

IMPORTANT:

The information contained herein is the proprietary property of UE CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD.

The holder agrees to the following:

1.0 Not to reproduce; copy; reveal; publish; or, distribute it in whole or any portion of it without
authorisation; and,
2.0 To maintain this document in confidence.
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CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 MATERIALS

3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES

4.0 METHOD

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

7.0 TRACK POSSESSION

8.0 SUMMARY OF FORMS

9.0 DOCUMENTATION
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1.0 SCOPE

This method statement describes the procedures generally involved in

constructing RC structures of railway bridge BR562. While some works
requires specific method statements and will be dealt with separately, this
document will address the following activities:

a) Hacking of bored piles

b) Construction of pier column / pile extension
c) Construction of abutment / pier cap
d) Construction of in-situ deck slab
e) Construction of cable trench
f) Construction of parapet wall
g) Construction of approach slab

2.0 MATERIALS

Exact materials to be used will vary according to component being

constructed, but mainly comprise of the following :

a) Reinforcement bars as per the drawings.

b) Concrete Grade 40/20
c) Steel mould and/or timber formwork
d) Scaffold (if required)
e) Curing compound
f) Precast slab
g) Rubber bearing strip
h) Stainless steel dowel bar

3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES

3.1 The following is a list of equipment to be used. However, the actual number
of units would depend on the works involved.

a) Survey equipment
b) Excavator / backhoe
c) Cranes
d) Vibrator
e) Compressor / jack hammers
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f) Welding set
g) Gas cutting set
h) Bar cutter
i) Bar bending machine

3.2 All plants and machinery will be with valid documents or license.

4.0 METHOD & QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

.1.1 HACKING OFF BORED PILES

4.1.1.1 Piles shall be exposed to 75mm below cut off level. The level shall
then be marked on exposed bored piles.

4.1.1.2 Bored piles shall then be hacked using pneumatic breaker up to the
pile cut-off level or up to required lap length whichever is greater.

4.1.1.3 Waste piles shall then be disposed.

4.1.1.4 As-built positions of piles shall be recorded by surveyor before

carrying out any further works.

.1.1 CONSTRUCTION OF PILE EXTENSION / PIER COLUMN

4.2.1.1 The reinforcement of pile extension / pier columns shall be

extended vertically maintaining lap length of 50D with the starter bar
of pile.

4.2.1.2 Circular steel mould of 900mm and 1500mm dia. shall be used for
abutment and pier column respectively.
4.2.1.3 The position and verticality of the moulds shall be checked for
accuracy and tolerance before concreting.

4.2.1.4 Concreting shall be carried out using crane and bucket. The lift of
concreting shall be approximately 2.0m.

4.2.1.5 Where required, scaffolding with timber platform shall be erected

around the pile / pier location for the workers to pour concrete above
ground level.
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4.2.1.6 The mould shall be removed after 12 hours of concreting. Curing

compound shall be sprayed on concrete surface for curing purposes.

4.3. CONSTRUCTION OF ABUTMENTS /PIER CAP

4.3.3.1 Temporary staging for piercap construction shall be

erected. The dimensions of staging shall be sized for adequate and
safe working area.

4.3.3.2 Bottom timber formwork shall be fixed first. Side formwork

will only be installed after reinforcement bars and bolt stainless steel
threaded bar for electrification mast mounting, fabricated according to
drawings, are put in place.

4.3.3.3 Levels shall be marked on the formwork for concreting to

maintain the required top camber of piercap.

4.3.3.4 The piercap shall be concreted using crane and bucket.

4.3.3.5 The side formwork for piercap shall be stripped after 12 hours
of concreting. Bottom formwork and staging shall be removed after 7-
10 days provided concrete has attained 2/3 of 28-day strength.

4.3.3.6 Curing of concrete shall be carried out by applying curing

compound on exposed concrete surface.

4.3.3.7 The construction sequence for abutment cap is similar to the

above except no staging is required due to its position which is at
ground level.

4.3.3.8 Having exposed and hacked the piles to cut-off level, 75mm
thick lean concrete shall be laid followed by the above sequence.

4.3.3.9 Dowel bars for precast slabs shall be provided at required

locations before concreting.

4.4DOWEL BAR / RUBBER STRIPS

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4.4.1 As shown in the drawings, dowel bar and rubber strips shall be
provided abutment caps and pier caps respectively using approved
materials.

4.4.2 This shall be carried out prior to launching of precast slab.

4.5 CASTING OF PRECAST SLAB

4.5.1 Precast slab shall be manufactured at casting yard located at or

off-site

4.6 LAUNCING OF PRECAST SLABS

4.6.1 Precast slabs shall be transported from casting yard using

trailers and brought to the site at the time of launching.

4.6.2 Launching of precast slab shall be done by cranes. A specific

method statement shall be submitted elaborating the procedure.

4.7 CASTING OF DECK SLAB

4.9.7.1 Top portion of the slab shall be cast in-situ.

4.9.7.2 Having launched the precast slab, reinforcement bars shall be

fixed as per construction drawings.

4.9.7.3 The top levels of concrete shall be marked along the side
formworks. Steel rods indicating the deck level shall also be
provided at suitable spacing covering the entire deck slab area.

4.9.7.4 Concreting shall be carried out using crane and bucket.

4.9.7.5 Curing shall be done by spraying curing compound.

4.8 PARAPET, KERB AND CABLE TRENCH

4.9.8.1 The works shall be taken up upon completion of bridge deck

slab.
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4.9.8.2 Precast parapet shall be manufactured at casting yard and

transported to site at time of launching.

4.9.8.3 Launching of precast parapet shall be done by cranes.

However, stitching of precast parapet with deck slab shall be
done in-situ.

4.9.8.4 Wooden formwork shall be used for casting of kerb and cable
trench.

4.9 APPROACH SLABS

4.9.9.1 Approach slab shall only be constructed after embankment

filling behind abutment is completed.

4.9.9.2 After lean concrete has been laid, reinforcement bars and side
formworks shall be fixed according to drawings.

4.9.9.3 Concrete shall then be cast to the required thickness and

cured.

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

Testing shall follow the procedure laid out in the Project Inspection & Test
Plan.

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

6.1 Work will be carried out according to the Project Safety Plan.

6.2 Tool box meeting will be carried out on construction area at regular
interval to ensure compliance with the Safety Plan and familiarity with
accident and emergency procedures.

6.3 Conduct safety induction course to workers before commencement of

work.

6.4 Provide PPE to all workers including safety helmet, safety shoe, vest,
ear protector, etc.
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6.5 Provide signboards to warn workers and public of dangers associated

with construction works.

6.6 Advanced traffic warning signs will be positioned in place along and at
entrance of access roads and designated flagman will be used when
working in the vicinity of existing road if required.

6.7 Ensure affected utilities are relocated or protected prior to

commencement of work.

6.8 Water browser will be used to control dust when necessary.

6.9 Inspect all machinery at site and ensure that it has competent
certificate and is safe to operate.

6.10 Ensure proper staging is provided to the workers during concreting

operation.

7.0 TRACK POSSESSION & MONITORING

Not applicable.

8.0 SUMMARY OF FORMS

List of form to be used for the work is as follows :

a) Site Concreting Record (DRB-F-E018 Rev 1)

b) Pre Concrete Checklist (DRB-F-E003 Rev 1)

c) Post Concrete Checklist (DRB-F-E013 Rev 1)

9.0 DOCUMENTATION

9.1 Appendix A – Site Concreting Record

9.2 Appendix B – Pre Concrete Checklist

9.3 Appendix C – Post Concrete Checklist

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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX C