Method Statement for driven of spun piles is generally describes the method used to the installation

of driven precast with various size diameter of spun piles Grade 80N/mm2. Under this method statement
will describes the procedures of driven piles , penetration or set that is required within the given scope of
works.

1.0 MATERIALS
The Precast Spun Piles shall be externally purchased and hence when receiving the piles, they must
be closely inspected for:-

1. Type of pile
2. Lengths of piles
3. Date/s batched or manufactured
4. Quality (Cracks, splits, damages etc.)
5. Straightness (No bow or hog)
6. Support conditions during transport.

Once accepted, the piles shall be neatly and properly stacked under its designed support conditions.
They shall be serially code-numbered (according to length or date) prior to its use.

2.0 EQUIPEMENT & RESOURCES

i) Piling rig
ii) 7 tonne hydraulic hammer.
iii) 20 tonnes mobile crane
iv) Welding Set
 3.0 METHOD

3.1 Setting Out

Pile setting out shall be carried out jointly with the S.O. and shall include any additional reference
points necessary, to enable immediate checking and cross-referencing for any problematic pile
positioning.
3.2 Piling Platform
1. Pier pile positions shall be installed over a suitable pile installation platform, whether they be on firm
ground or on an elevated staging. Any platform/staging established shall be robust and stable
enough to handle weights of piling machine, additional cranes as necessary and the working forces
that will develop during pile driving. The platform must be of known elevation to enable the control of
pile penetration and/or pile setting when necessary.

4.4 Pile Driving Termination Criteria

1. Pile set shall be decided through a test pile installation.

2. If pile set is the criteria, the required working load shall be agreed and stoppage of
pile driving shall be based on Hiley’s pile driving formula. The graphical “set over 10-blow
readings” shall be obtained. Subsequent calculation using agreed driving parameters shall
determine adequacy of driving.
 Hiley formula :
SET = Awh / fL x (W+Pe2) / (W+P) – C/2

Hammer Efficiency A
Mass of Hammer W
Drop of Hammer h
Safety Factor f
Pile Working Load L
Total Mass P
Coefficient of Restitution e
Temporary Compression C

3. 3. The actual SET values will be recomputed at site based on the variable parameters of actual pile
length installed and the actual temporary compression recorded

4. If pile penetration is the criteria, the outcome of the test pile installation shall be a
guide to the required depth of penetration.

4.4 Pile installation

a. Piles shall be lifted from its stacked position utilizing its two designated lifting points (especially
concrete piles). Canvass padded slings shall be used for spun piles.
b. The toe end of the starter piles shall be pitched/planted to its exact position manually by suspending
the pile from its driven end.
c. With the toe position fixed, the required pile inclination shall then be adjusted to the required angle
while the guide rails and required back supports are firmly secured.

d. Counter checks shall be made through two survey stations, preferably at right angles to each other,
to confirm the position at the pile base and inclination of pile shaft. The stations should be situated at
least 30m away.
e. Pile driving shall utilise the most suitable hammer for the purpose of driving the type of pile to the set
without damage to the pile head. The type (static, vibration or dynamic), weight and mechanism
(diesel, hydraulic etc.) of the hammer shall be approved by the S.O. (Kobe K35 diesel hammer or 7
tonne hydraulic hammer, mounted on P & H 85P piling rig for spun file)
f. When driving commence, the first few blows and meter of penetration shall be closely monitored to
enable any initial deviation to be physically corrected.
g. Large deviations in terms of position and inclination (in excess of specified tolerances) shall merit an
extraction and re-drive at this stage if forcible corrections are not adequate.
h. For deviations that inevitably occur at deeper penetrations, only measurements in the final set
position shall dictate, amongst other factors, the pile acceptance or otherwise.
i. Where driving depths go below the piling rig’s base level, a suitable dolly or temporary pile
extension of known length and material properties shall be used to enable proper computation of the
pile set.
4.6 Pile Driving Records
Pile driving shall be recorded through an agreed format and shall detail all the relevant information
including times for driving and jointing.
The records shall be comprehensive so as to discount any uncertainty or reservations as to the piles’
integrity to be part of the permanent structure.
4.7 Pile Jointing and Splicing
Piles shall be joined at the specified position using the recommended method or propriety systems as
required.
The required setting and hardening times for primers and epoxies, where used, shall be adhered to
when pile joints are made, to ensure a safe and effective joint.
When welding joints, no gaps shall be allowed and full bearing at the connecting plates between the
driven and the extended length shall be ensured. Pile driving will then be resumed after the required
setting/hardening times for the weld to develop its strength.

4.8 Pile Cut-Off

Piles shall only be cut-off after securing the directive and acceptance by the S.O. This is to ensure
that any re-driving work that would be required can still be carried out when such situations
warrant.

The value for pile cut-off level must be formally agreed and any piles that need to be ‘brought up’ to
the required cut-off level must meet the S.O.’s agreement and guidelines.

Where pile cut-off levels are below ground, excavation sides shall either be sloped or protected by
an earth retaining structure to prevent collapse of the excavated pit.
Where pile cut-off levels are below water level, suitable enclosing structures (e.g. cofferdams) shall
be installed to exclude water from the works.

4.9 Fabrication of Pile Plug

Stripping of piles and fabrication of pile heads for concrete piles shall be carried out in accordance to
the Drawings. The lengths of stripping and reinforcement to be provided shall be adequate to anchor
the pile into the pile cap to be constructed.