Method of statement for earthwork

Table of contents

1. Scope
2. References
3. Materials
4. Tools and equipments
5. Methods of statements
5.1 site preparation
5.2 excavation
5.3 backfilling works
6. safety

Introduction
In the start of the project, in most projects I joined with, one of the activities will be
implemented or started first is excavation.

All excavation operations manually or by mechanical means will include excavation and ‘getting
out’ the excavated materials. In case of excavation for trenches, basements, water tanks etc.
‘getting out’ will include throwing the excavated materials at a distance specified as per
specification.

Excavation will be done to the required dimensions and will be finished according to the
specified lines and slopes shown on the drawings or as directed, in a way acceptable to the
Engineer. All necessary precautions will be taken to cause the minimum possible alteration or
disturbance to the material lying under and adjacent to the final excavation lines.

1. Scope
1.1 This Method Statement describes a proper work procedure will be carried out during the
excavation stage as per specification and contract drawings.

2. References
2.1 General Specification – Excavation & Earthworks

3. Materials
The earthworks will be classified under the following categories and measured separately for
each category.
3.1 soft soil materials

3.2 hard soil materials

3.3 soft rock

3.4 top soil

3.5 suitable materials

3.6 unsuitable materials

4. Tools & Equipment

4.1 Excavator
4.2 Pay Loader
4.4 JCB
4.5 Six Wheel Truck
4.6 Bob cat
4.7 Shovel
4.8 Total Station
4.9 Meter tape

5. METHOD OF STATEMENT
5.1 Site Preparation
5.1.1 Existing Services – [Company] construction team would conduct an investigation and
acquire information about site services might have been placed/embedded below the ground.
Services, wherever found will be rerouted and protected to place will not affect site activities.
5.1.2 Setting out – [Company] surveyor would conduct the site survey to mark/stake-out the
lines and levels of the objective excavation for foundations as per indicated in the approved
drawing.

5.2 Excavation
5.2.1 The area to be excavated will be properly marked and clear before starting the works.
5.2.2 The depth of excavation will be periodically checked by a surveyor to avoid over
excavation. The bank of excavated area will be sloped 30 degrees and will be maintained to
avoid a collapse of the bank into the excavated area.
5.2.3 All excavated material will be kept a minimum of 1.0 meter from the edge of excavation
or will be stockpiled to the area designated by the Engineer.
5.2.4 For all excavation activities, adequate safety barriers, sign boards, advance warning signs
would be used.
5.2.5 For foundation, as soon as the excavation reaches the required depth/elevation the
surface will be leveled and will be compacted to 95 % of maximum dry density or MDD.
5.2.6 Before the compaction starts, it will make sure that the excavated level is free from
standing water or excessive moisture content.
5.2.7 Inspection would be conducted during compaction for checking and approval of the
Engineer.
5.2.8 The compaction test report will be submitted to the Engineer  for approval prior to
proceed succeeding work.

5.3 Backfilling work.
5.3.1 After completion of the compaction under blinding, tie beams and ground slab. Backfilling
will commence using similar excavated material. Care will be taken to remove bolder,
vegetations and any other deleterious materials.
5.3.2 But prior to backfilling, the compacted surface will be accepted by the Engineer.
5.3.3 The thickness of the back fill will not be greater than 300mm.
5.3.4 The sub-grade once approved, the excavated materials or any material source approved
by the Engineer will be placed in layers not more than 300 mm thick followed by compaction
test when the surface level is ready.
5.3.5 In-situ dry density test (compaction test) will be performed at the rate indicated in the
specification.
5.3.6 Back filling followed with compaction will continue till final level is achieved.

6. Safety
6.1 All works will comply with safety procedure or instruction as set in out in project Safety Plan
,rules and regulation.
6.2 Basic Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) will be worn by all staff or laborers.
6.3 Trained operator or banks man will be engaged to control or operate heavy equipment
machine.