RB014 - Launching A2-P2 Rev 1

METHOD STATEMENT Page No.
: Page 1 of 15
Revision : 1
Issued : Feb 2004
UE Construction Sdn Bhd UEC/MS/RB014/LB/018A
ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

LAUNCHING OF PRESTRESSED I-20
BEAMS AT
RB 014 : JALAN TAPAH – TELUK INTAN
(ABUTMENT A2 TO PIER P2)
Prepared by: Date: Reviewed by: Date: Approved by: Date:

Sheikh Faizal 16 Feb 04 Mohd Fauzi 16 Feb 04 Ramli Noordin 17 Feb 04
IMPORTANT:
The information contained herein is the proprietary property of UE Construction Sdn 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 SCOPE
2.0 MATERIAL
3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES
4.0 METHOD
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
7.0 TRACK POSSESSION
8.0 APPENDIXES
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This method statement describes the method and procedures for

launching the prestressed I beams at span 3 (Pier 2 to Abut 2) at RB
014 - (JALAN TAPAH – TELUK INTAN).
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 must achieve the required design

strength prior to the launching activities. Test cube results should
be submitted to the Supervising Engineer prior to the launching
activities to ensure the 28 days required strength had been
achieved.
The permanent position of the I-beams sitting on the crosshead

and abutment shall be marked before launching activities started.
3.0 MANPOWER & EQUIPMENT
3.1 MANPOWER
 1 Engineer
 1 Supervisor
 2 Operators
 4 Bar benders
 10 General Workers
 2 Welders
 1 Safety Officer
3.2 EQUIPMENT
 4 units of 45 tonne mobile crane

 Trailers
 1 units of launching truss consisting of 2 nos ‘A’ frame
truss
 Welding set
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 Timber wedges
 Steel bar bracing
4.0 METHOD
4.1 Work Access And Area
 The working access and platform shall be leveled and

compacted to form a firm ground.
 Steel plate shall be provided if necessary wherever heavy

machine operating at the soft ground.
4.2 Launching Sequence And Methodology
 Audit survey shall be carried out to confirm the top level of

cross head and abutment prior to the launching works.
 The supporting structure including epoxy plinth shall have

reached the required strength and acceptable to the Resident
Engineer before beam launching.
 All relevant quality control records including beam hogging

and bowing report for the beams will be submitted before
launching.
 Rubber bearing pads will be placed at the position marked by

surveyor prior to launching activities.
 For this launching, 2 units of 45 tonne mobile crane will be

used to load the beam onto the trailers at the casting yard.
 Before transporting the beams from the casting yard, the 2

units ‘A’ frame truss shall be launched across the span and
laid on the cross head of Pier P2 and pilecap of Abutment A2
respectively.
 For launching of this span, 1 unit of 45 tonne mobile crane

will be designated on top of middle span (Pier P1- P2) deck
slab while another unit of 45 tonne mobile crane will be
designated behind Abutment A2.
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 The I-beams shall be transported to the built-up

embankment behind Abutment A2.
 One end of the beam shall be lifted up and placed onto the
launching truss and subsequently pushed across towards Pier
P2.
 The beam shall then be lifted off the launching truss and
placed onto its respective bearings.
 Two general workers will be designated, one each on the Pier

crossbeam and Abutment pilecap to ensure the 'I' beams will
be sitting in place (centre of the bearing pad).
 Launching procedure and schematic sketch is enclosed in

Appendix 1.
5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
Not applicable
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
6.1 Working Hour

Launching activity will be done during line block. Line block is
required for 10 days.
6.2 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.
6.3 Launching Safety Briefing

A safety briefing will be conducted by the launcher prior to
beam launching 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 with knowledge
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of the launching works will supervise the safety aspect of the

whole launching activity. Before starting the works, this safety
officer will brief the workers on the general hazards of beam
launching activities.
6.4 Equipment Checks

The safety officer will check and ensure that all cranes are with
valid PMA and fully operational and that there are no
irregularities prior to the launching. The launching will be halted
if any irregularities are observed. Pre-Lift Checklist Crane
Operation is attached in Appendix 3.
6.5 Safety Pre-caution After Launching

All beams shall be braced immediately after launching works is
completed to avoid any accident while waiting for the
subsequent activities. Beams will be braced using extreme load
case as per calculation and sketch attached in Appendix 4.
Adequate timber wedges, temporary welding or other supports
shall also be provided to ensure the I beams remain stable on
bridge bearing pads.
Upon completion of beam launching, works on diaphragm

beams shall be completed within 7 days, with first beam
completed by 5th day.
6.6 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 issues will be governed by the DRB-HICOM’s
Safety And Health Plan. DRB-HICOM procedure for heavy lifting
attached in Appendix 4 will be adhered to. The crane operator
must possess a valid certificate of competency on crane
operation.
The area shall be barricaded from construction equipment,

machinery and general public.
6.7 Environment Issues

The Environmental Management Plan will be adhered to strictly
on site.
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7.0 TRACK POSSESSION
Line block is required for 10 days.
8.0 APPENDIXES
a) Appendix 1 - Sketch and photographs showing the launching ‘A’

frame truss and positioning of cranes and trailer for
launching beams.
b) Appendix 2 - Design calculations for steel launching truss.
c) Appendix 3 - Pre-lift Checklist Crane Operation &

Pre-commencement Checklist
d) Appendix 4 - Temporary Bracing Calculation and

Welding Details For Beams Launched
e) Appendix 5 - DRB-HICOM Heavy Lifting Operation
f) Appendix 6 - Welder Certificate & Sling Certificate
g) Appendix 7 - Location Plan.
h) Appendix 8 - Site Organisation Chart.

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APPENDIX 1
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APPENDIX 2
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APPENDIX 3
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APPENDIX 4
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APPENDIX 5
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APPENDIX 6
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APPENDIX 7
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APPENDIX 8

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METHOD STATEMENT Page No.

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

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

The holder agrees to the following:

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

3.0 EQUIPMENT & RESOURCES

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

7.0 TRACK POSSESSION

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

This method statement describes the method and procedures for

The launching layout and other relevant information on machinery

2.1 Prestressed “I” Beams

The prestressed “I” Beams must achieve the required design

The permanent position of the I-beams sitting on the crosshead

3.0 MANPOWER & EQUIPMENT

 4 units of 45 tonne mobile crane

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

4.1 Work Access And Area

 The working access and platform shall be leveled and

 Steel plate shall be provided if necessary wherever heavy

4.2 Launching Sequence And Methodology

 Audit survey shall be carried out to confirm the top level of

 The supporting structure including epoxy plinth shall have

 All relevant quality control records including beam hogging

 Rubber bearing pads will be placed at the position marked by

 For this launching, 2 units of 45 tonne mobile crane will be

 Before transporting the beams from the casting yard, the 2

 For launching of this span, 1 unit of 45 tonne mobile crane

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

 The I-beams shall be transported to the built-up

 Two general workers will be designated, one each on the Pier

 Launching procedure and schematic sketch is enclosed in

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

6.1 Working Hour

6.3 Launching Safety Briefing

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of the launching works will supervise the safety aspect of the

6.4 Equipment Checks

6.5 Safety Pre-caution After Launching

Upon completion of beam launching, works on diaphragm

6.6 General Safety

The area shall be barricaded from construction equipment,

6.7 Environment Issues

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7.0 TRACK POSSESSION

Line block is required for 10 days.

a) Appendix 1 - Sketch and photographs showing the launching ‘A’

b) Appendix 2 - Design calculations for steel launching truss.

c) Appendix 3 - Pre-lift Checklist Crane Operation &

d) Appendix 4 - Temporary Bracing Calculation and

e) Appendix 5 - DRB-HICOM Heavy Lifting Operation

f) Appendix 6 - Welder Certificate & Sling Certificate

g) Appendix 7 - Location Plan.

h) Appendix 8 - Site Organisation Chart.

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ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH

ELECTRIFIED DOUBLE TRACK PROJECT BETWEEN RAWANG AND IPOH