METHOD STATEMENT FOR

SURCHARING WORK

PROJECT: NORTHERN REGION DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NRDA)

PACKAGE 3: ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN
LAWAS DISTRICT (BUKIT SARI)
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROAD FROM
KPG. NOOR ISLAM TO KUALA LAWAS FERRY POINT,
LAWAS DISTRICT, LIMBANG DIVISION

CLIENT: REGIONAL CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

(RECODA)

CONTRACTOR: TITANIUM PROJECT MANAGEMENT SDN BHD

C & S Consultant: JURUTERA PERUNDING WAHBA SDN BHD

Method Statement For Surcharging

CONTENT

Section

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Work Procedures
Method Statement For Surcharging

1.0 Introduction

As stated in the construction drawings, surcharging work is required to carry out for five type
soil treatment as following table for 9 months surcharging period with 1m surcharge height.

Item Chainage (m) Method

1. 0+0.000 – 0+748.000 Stability Berm, Drainage Layer and Surcharging
2. 0+748.000 – 1+200.000 Drainage Layer and Surcharging
3. 1+200.000 – 2+100.000 Drainage Layer and Surcharging
4. 2+100.000 - 2+700.000 Drainage Layer and Surcharging
5. 2+700.000 – 3+072.307 Stability Berm, Drainage Layer and Surcharging

2.0WORK PROCEDURES

- Two nos settlement gauges as per Fig 1.0 shall be fabricated.

- The settlement gauges shall be installed at chainnage 228.50 and chainnage 222.30 prior
to start earthfilling with approved borrow pit sample.
- The surcharge height is specified 0m, thus the embankment shall be constructed to the
final road level and left standing for 3 months.
- The embankment fill shall be constructed at a rate of not more than 600mm thick per
week. During embankment fill, compaction is required for every 300mm of fill.
- Joint measurement of settlement and fill level shall be taken at least once every day while
the fill is being placed. Thereafter, readings shall be taken fortnightly for 3 months.
- Upon 3 months of surcharging period, the embankment shall be trimmed to final
formation level of subgrade.
- Then proceed with construct sub-base and road-base.
- Stages of surcharging are summarized as per Fig 2.0.
Fig 1.0
Fig 2.0