METHODOLOGY FOR ERECTION OF

METAL BEAM CRASH BARRIER

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 Methodology For Erection of Metal Beam Crash Barrier.

1.1 General
1.1.1 Purpose / aim of the Method Statement submission:

Erection of metal beam crash barrier will be carried as per Tech. Specification and
working drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

1.1.2 Scope of the Method of Statement:

The work consists of furnishing and erection of metal beam crash barrier of dimensions
and at locations as shown in the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.

1.1.3 Reference to other controlling documents where appropriate:

As per the contract drawings and technical specification Clause No: 810, BOQ item
No.11.12.

1.2 Temporary Works

Safety works i.e. traffic regulation will be taken where ever necessary while erection of
metal beam crash barrier.

1.3 Surveys
Erection of metal beam crash barrier will be started after completion of all necessary
alignment checks by supervision staff and as specified in the working drawings.

1.4 Traffic Arrangements

Necessary manpower and display boards will be placed to regulate the flow of traffic with
out causing any congestion or stagnation.

1.5 Materials

Metal beam is a “W”profiled corrugated beam as specified in drawings made out of cold
roll forming from steel strip of 2.67 mm thick using high strength steel of IS: 5986 Fe 510
grade and have properties as under.

1. Ultimate Tensile Strength (Min) : 483 Mpa.

2. Yield (Min) : 345 Mpa.

3. Elongation (Min) : 12%

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 The beam after forming will have formed width of 310 mm and depth of 83 mm and will
have punched holes for fixing as specified in the drawings.

The metal crash barrier post consists of a cold roll formed from steel strip of 5 mm
thickness and of steel confirming to IS: 5986 grade Fe 360 as specified in drawings.

The spacer is made of cold roll formed channel with cross section and material same as
that of post.

All bolt nuts and washers as specified in drawings will conform to IS: 1367 class 4.6
unless otherwise specified and are hot dip galvanized.

1.6 Construction operation, Installation and Erection

1. The line and grade of railing will be true to that shown on the plans. The railing
will be carefully adjusted prior to fixing in place, to ensure proper matching at
abutting joints and correct alignment and camber throughout their length. Holes
for field connection will be drilled with the railing in place in the structure at proper
grade and alignment.

2. Splices and end connections will be of the type and designs specified or shown
on the plans and will be of such strength as to develop full design strength of the
rail elements.

3. For installation of posts, holes will be dug or drilled to the depth indicated on the
plans or posts may be driven by approved methods and equipments, provided
these are erected in proper position and free from distortion and burring or any
other damage.

4. All post holes are dug or drilled will be such size as will permit proper setting of
the posts and allow sufficient room for backfilling and tapping.

5. Holes will be backfilled with selected earth or materials in layers not exceeding
100 mm thickness and each layer will be thoroughly tamped and rammed. When
backfilling and tamping are completed, the posts or anchors will be held securely
in place.

6. Post holes that are drilled in rock and holes for anchor posts will be backfilled
with concrete.

7. Posts for metal beam guardrails on bridges will be bolted to the structure as
detailed on plans. The anchor will be set to proper location and elevation with
templates and carefully checked.

8. All guardrail anchors will be set and attachments made and placed as indicated
on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

9. All bolts or clips used for fastening the guardrail or fittings to the posts will be
drawn up tightly. Each bolt will have sufficient length to extend at least 6 mm
through and beyond the full nut, except where such extensions might interfere
with or endanger traffic in which case the bolts will be cut off flush with the nut.

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 10. All railings will be erected, drawn and adjusted so that the longitudinal tension will
be uniform throughout the entire length of the rail.

1.7 Tolerance

The posts will be vertical with a tolerance not exceeding 6 mm in a length of 3 meter. The
railing barrier will be erected true to line and grade.

1.8 Measurement for Payment

Metal beam crash barrier will be measured by linear meter of completed length as per
plans and accepted in place. Terminals / anchors of various types will be paid for by
numbers.

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