Method Statement For Construction of Embankment

Four Laning of Hyderabad – Karimnagar – Ramagundam Road on SH-01 in the state of AP.
Package – 01: Km.28+200 to Km.82+000 & Package-03: Km.144+500 to 197+000
Client : Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation

Independent Engineer : Louis Berger Group Inc.
Concessionaire : HKR Roadways Ltd.
EPC Contractor : Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd.
METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EMBANKMENT Rev. : 0 W.e.f: 03-03-2011
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EMBANKMENT

(Acceptance Criteria: Ref. Section 305 of MORT&H)
1. GENERAL
This item of work shall be dealt with in complete compliance to the technical
specifications; placement and compaction shall be carried out in accordance with
clause 305 of specifications.
2. PROCEDURE
1. Prior to the commencement of this work, the materials proposed to be used

for such embankment shall be sourced suitably. Different sources shall be
earmarked for different stretches giving due regard to the load of haulage and
most importantly the suitability and quantum of excavated material
availability.
2. The material used in embankment shall generally be soil, moorum, gravel, a
mixture of these or any other approved material. In respect of quality of
material, such material shall be ensured to be free of logs, stumps, roots,
rubbish for any ingredients likely deteriorate or affect the stability of the
embankment. The material resulting from the roadway excavation if found
suitable will be preferred.
3. Where the materials are to be obtained from designated borrow areas, the
location, size and shape of these areas shall be indicated and the same shall
be opened with written permission.
4. Borrow pits along the road shall be discouraged. If permitted by the Engineer,
these shall not be dug continuously.
5. The toe line and centre line are marked and pegs will be driven.
6. The material shall be dumped in site at respective location. And the material
shall be spread in layers of uniform thickness not exceeding 200 mm
compacted thicknesses over the entire width of the embankment by
mechanical means and will be graded with motor grader to the required
camber. The layer shall be constructed to suitable additional widths by not
less than 500mm beyond design base of width of embankment
7. Moisture content of the material shall be checked and extra required will be
added.
8. The moisture content of each layer while compacting shall be checked and it
should be within the range of OMC +1% to OMC -2 percent. If moisture content

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is found out of these limits the same will be brought within limits by addition
of water or by aeration as the case may be.
9. The compaction shall be done with the help of vibratory roller of 8 to 10 ton
static weight. Each layer shall be thoroughly compacted to the degree of
compaction specified below.
10. On compaction of the particular stretch, necessary field testing shall be
carried out. Field density shall be done in the manner and frequency as
specified in Inspection Test plan shown below.
11. If the required field density is not achieved, compaction shall be continued till
required density is achieved.
12. Loose pockets if any will be removed and replaced with approved material.
13. The above stages shall be repeated till the top level of the embankment is
reached to the specified levels and grades. The top levels shall be checked
and shall be within +20mm and -25mm of designed level.
14. All relevant QA and QC documents will be maintained for all stages of
Embankment Construction.
15. Where the ground supporting embankment is found to be unsuitable (material
mentioned in clause 305.2.1.1) or the original ground material is having free
swell index greater than 50% the same will be removed up to 500mm below
embankment top level and will be replaced with approved material as per
clause 305.3.4.
3. EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY:
i. Motor Grader : 1 No as a minimum.

ii. Tippers : 5 -10 Nos as minimum
(depending upon quantum of work)
iii. Water Sprinkler : 1 No as a minimum
iv. Vibratory Roller : 80 to 100KN 1 No as a minimum.
4. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Particle size : Shall not be more than 75mm or should not be more
than 2/3rd of compacted layer thickness whichever is
minimum.

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Free swell index : Max 50 % (within 500mm below Embankment top level)
Liquid limit : Max 70 %
Plasticity index : Max 45
Total sulphate : Max 0.5% by mass (Test as per BS:1377, Test 9)

content
(for fill material used within 500mm of metallic items
forming part of permanent works)
Unsuitable for
embankment: (a) Materials from swamps, marshes and bogs;
(b) Peat, log, stump and perishable material; any soil
that classifies as OL, OI, OH or Pt in accordance with IS:
1498;
(c) Materials susceptible to spontaneous combustion;
(d) Materials. in a frozen condition;
(e) Clay 'having liquid limit exceeding 70 and plasticity
index exceeding 45; and
(f) Materials with salts resulting in leaching in the
embankment.
5. DENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF EMBANKMENT
Type of Work Maximum Laboratory dry unit weight when tested as

per IS 2720(Part 8)
Embankments up to Not less than 15.2 KN/cu.m.
3m height not
subjected to extensive
flooding
Embankments Not less than 16.0 KN/cu.m.
exceeding 3m height

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6. COMPACTION REQUIREMENT FOR EMBANKMENT
Type of Work Relative compaction as % of maximum laboratory dry

/Material density as per IS:IS 2720(part8)
Embankments Not less than 95% of MDD (MDD determined in accordance with
IS:2720-Part 8)
7. INSPECTION TEST PLAN
Type of tests to be conducted Frequency (min.)
1. Grain size analysis 2 tests per 3000 m3

2. Atterberg’s Limits 2 tests per 3000 m3
3. Proctor density 2 tests per 3000 m3
4. Deleterious constituents As required
5. Moisture content 1 tests per 250 m3
6. Compaction control
6 tests for each area upto 6000m2
7. Moisture control
8. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS MAINTAINED:
i. RFIs
ii. Level control sheets (for top layers)
iii. Field Density test results
iv. Material test results (Laboratory)
9. QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES:
To ensure the suitability, compaction of fill/original ground, tests would be

conducted at field/laboratory as per frequency mentioned in the inspection test
plan shown below.

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10. SAFETY MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN
In order to minimize the occurrence of site accident, the provision of a safe

working environment for workers to work is essential. Our company endeavors
to make a zero accident record in each site. In addition to the above, the
following safety precautions must also be implemented in achieving the
minimization of site accidents.
SAFETY MEASURES:
a) Provisions for workmen:

i. It is required that all persons working at the site shall be provided with
the safety equipments, protection means such as safety jackets, hand
gloves, safety helmets and other necessary kinds.
ii. All persons working on the site shall be trained by conducting the training
course for safety to ensure that they are fully aware of the contents.
b) Provisions for Equipment, Machine:

i. All equipment will be ensured to operate safely, maintained and
repaired periodically.
ii. All power equipment should be insulated and covered to all exposed live
parts.
iii. A competent person shall inspect equipment during shift duty.
c) Provisions for Job Site:

i. Relevant Caution boards and sufficient lighting system shall be installed
at the working area to ensure safety for construction activities at night
time.
ii. The working area shall be free from hazards before starting the work.
iii. Unnecessary materials such as empty bags and rubbish shall be removed
periodically.
iv. Proper safety measures like barricading, guard poles painted with
florescent in alternate bands, flags etc. will be provided prior to the
commencement of excavation operations.
v. Signal man will be placed at heavy traffic locations at the time of
Execution.

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vi. Reflective sign boards will be placed during night near risky locations.
vii. All workers shall be educated in the use of excavators, bulldozers,
backhoes, graders and rollers such as the excavator arm & bucket
distance and buffer zone in order to prevent from injuries.
viii. Operators would be thoroughly instructed to prevent pushing soil loads
into the main road area if any.
ix. Photographs would be taken to disseminate and maintain traffic safety
records
x. Working area will be cordon with traffic cones to identify survey setting
out to oncoming traffic on both sides.
11. ENVIRONMENT CONTROL
i. All necessary measures shall be taken to maintain all plants and

silencing equipments in good conditions so as to maintain air and noise
emission during the operation.
ii. All necessary measures shall be taken to control the disposal of all
forms of waste generated by the construction operations and in all
associated activities.
iii. Disposable materials would not be dumped into streams or unauthorized
areas. Every effort would be made not to disturb prevailing surface
water runoff.
iv. All necessary measures and precautions shall be taken to avoid any
nuisance or disturbance arising from the execution of the work.

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Four Laning of Hyderabad – Karimnagar – Ramagundam Road on SH-01 in the state of AP.

Package – 01: Km.28+200 to Km.82+000 & Package-03: Km.144+500 to 197+000

Client : Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation