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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
LAUNCHING OF PRESTRESSED I-18
BEAMS AT BR 570 (SG BATANG PADANG)

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

SFO Aug 02 MFMS Aug 02 TBT Aug 02

IMPORTANT:

The information contained herein is the proprietary property of UE CONSTRUCTIONSDN

BHD

The holder agrees to the following:

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

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 MATERIALS

3.0 MANPOWER & EQUIPMENT

3.1 MANPOWER
3.2 EQUIPMENT

4.0 METHOD

5.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

6.0 APPENDICES

1.0 INTRODUCTION
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This method statement describe the method and procedures for

launching the prestressed I-18 beams for the railway bridges.

The launching layout and other relevant information on machinery

and equipment used in this work are included.

2.0 MATERIALS

2.1 Prestressed “I” Beams

The prestressed “I” Beams will be cast prior to the launching and
the required design strength achieved prior to the launching.

The position for the “I” beams on the crosshead and abutment
shall be marked on the “I” beams before launching.

3.0 MANPOWER & EQUIPMENT

3.1 MANPOWER

 1 Engineer
 1 Supervisor
 1 Operator
 2 Bar benders
 General Workers
 1 Safety Officer

3.2 EQUIPMENT

 2 units of 45-tonne cranes.

 Trailers.
 2 unit of launching truss c/w winch.

4.0 METHOD
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4.1 Work Access And Area

 The working access and platform shall be levelled and

compacted to form a firm ground.

 Steel plate shall be provided at soft locations whenever it is

necessary where heavy machine will operate.

4.2 Launching Sequence

 Audit survey shall be carried out for the top level of cross
head and abutment where “I” beams rest.

 The 'I' beams will be transported from casting yard to bridge

location by trailers.

 The rubber bearing pads will be placed to the position

marked by the surveyor prior to launching.

 For stage 1, the 'I' beams shall be hoist up by the winch.

 For stage 2, 2 units of 45-tonne mobile crane will be used to

hoist up the 'I' beams from the trailer.

 Two general workers will be designated on each side of the

crossbeam to guide the 'I' beams to its correct position.

 The 'I' beams shall be launched onto the bearings centre.

 First stage launching shall be launched between Piers 3, 2

and 1 and the procedure and sketch is shown enclosed as
Appendix 1. Photographs showing the launching trusses are
also enclosed.

 Second stage launching shall be launched between Abutment

A1 and P1 and Abutment A2 and P3. The procedure and
sketch is shown enclosed as Appendix 2.
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5.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Working Hour

No lineblock is required. The beams shall be launched during the
day.

5.2 Regulations
All site activities shall comply strictly with KTM regulations and
requirements. Before commencement of works all relevant staff
will be briefed and trained to comply with KTMB regulations. All
staff will also be familiar with the Construction Crisis Team’s
Handbook.

5.3 Launching Safety Briefing

A safety briefing will be conducted by the launcher prior to the
Launching team to ensure that all people involved are familiar
with the works (Designated Launcher will be fully in charge
during the launching activity). The safety officer will then brief
the workers on the general hazards of slab launching.

5.4 Equipment Checks

The safety officer will check and ensure that all cranes are with
valid PMA and fully operational and that there is no irregularities
prior to the launching. The launching will be halted if any
irregularities are observed.

5.5 General Safety

All workers are to wear High Visibility Vest (Orange colour),
safety helmet and safety shoes within KTMB Right Of Way
(ROW). All safety procedures will be governed by the Health
and Safety Plan and adhered to strictly. The crane operator
must possess a valid certificate of competency on crane
operation.

5.6 Environment Issues

The Environmental Management Plan will be adhered to strictly
on site.
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6.0 APPENDICES

a) Appendix 1 - Procedure of launching for Spans P3, P2 and

P1.

b) Appendix 2 - Procedure of launching for spans for abutment

A1 and P1 and A2 and P3.
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APPENDIX 1
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APPENDIX 2