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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SCOPE OF WORK

3. REFERENCES

4. COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF GEOTECHNICAL DATA

5. SOIL IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENT

6. DRAWINGS

7. OVERVIEW and DETAILS OF THE DYNAMIC REPLACEMENT

8. EXECUTION / METHOD PROCEDURE

9. QUALITY CONTROL & QUALITY ASSURANCE

10. FINAL DELIVERABLE

11. RESPONSIBILITY

12. JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA)

APPENDIX A – DESIGN REPORT

APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT REPORT OF DR TRIAL
APPENDIX C – JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
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1. INTRODUCTION
This project is named Marjan Increment Program – Onshore Oil Facilities (package 6) located in the
Arabian Gulf, about 85 kilometers north – east of Tanajib.

1.1 Definition
COMPANY
CONTRACTOR
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE : COMPANY’s authorized representative with overall
authority and responsibility for the project

2. SCOPE OF WORK
This method statement covers all Dynamic Replacement activities (Hereinafter called ‘DR’) stated
hereunder.
- Site preparation (removal of contaminated soil and grass)
- Setting out the area to be improved
- Material delivery, if required (currently planning to utilize the in-situ soil as backfilling material)
- Dynamic compaction/replacement with qualified material
- Leveling
- Pre/Post-test

3. REFERENCES
All design, engineering, material and construction shall conform to the latest requirements of local &
national standards, regulations and the following reference documents. Latest edition at the time of
contract award shall be applicable.

Any conflicts between the following references shall brought to the attention of the COMPANY for final
decision.

3.1 COMPANY Standards

SABP-A-073 Dynamic Compaction Design and Quality Control
SABP-A-074 Dynamic Replacement Design and Quality Control
SAES-A-113 Geotechnical Engineering Requirements

3.2 CONTRACTOR Document

M97-A-CE-021402-001 Geotechnical Investigation Report
M97-S-CA-021404-001 Soil Improvement Layout (1)

4. COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF GEOTECHNICAL DATA

The site investigation revealed that loose surface deposits medium dense sands are scattered
randomly over the entire site area. Based upon the results of field and laboratory tests and the
interpretation of the generalized stratigraphy, subsoils are described in the followings:
Total 13 boreholes were carried out in DR area, the typical soil profile of DR area is shown in the below
figure 2.
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[Figure 2. soil profile in DR area]

Soil density was varying from generally medium dense to very dense in condition from the existing
site grade, water depth various from 1.71m to 1.86m below the EGL and Fine Content is almost less
than 15%.

All the geotechnical data has been obtained from the submitted Geotechnical Investigation Report
which was prepared by approved subcontractor (named ‘Fugro-Suhaimi Ltd.’)

5. SOIL IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENT

5.1 Bearing Capcity : minimum 160kPa

5.2 Long-term Settlement :

- Mat foundation : 50mm
- Isolated and strip footings : 25mm

6. DRAWINGS
Geographic coordinates are based on Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates system and
referenced to the international 1924 Ellipsoid AIN (AYN) Al ABD 1970 Datum, zone 39N

6.1 IFC Drawing (Area : 56,125 m2)

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6.2 Shop drawing

7. OVERVIEW and DETAILS OF THE DYNAMIC REPLACEMENT

Loose layers can be treated by DR, an extension of the dynamic compaction process. In this method,
suitable granular fill is driven and compacted into the ground using high energy hammer to form large
diameter replacement columns. The columns reinforce the soil and improve drainage.
DR are formed through a series of “tamping and backing-filling sequences” by dropping specified
weights called hammer from designed heights. This process used heavier drop weights than Dynamic
Compaction to improve the penetration and punching of weight through the in-situ soft soils. DR can
be formed using a variety of granular fills with fines content of less than 15%.

8. EXECUTION / METHOD PROCEDURE

8.1 DESIGN PARAMETER

The design parameters are established based on the Design Report (refer to Appendix A.
Design Report) and verified by trial test.
It was verified by trial test and the result is available in Appendix B. Assessment Report of DR
Trial.
Column Hammer
Area
Dia(m) Length(m) Space(m) Weight(t) Height(m)
DR 1 1.6~2.0 6.5 4.2 20 15
DR 2 1.6~2.0 4.5 5.0 20 15
DR 3 1.6~2.0 3.0~4.5 4.5~5.0 20 18
* Ironing : Weight(10t), Height(10m), Drop(1nos)

DR work shall stop when one of below two principles satisfies the requirements:
- Cumulative depth of crater achieves the design depth of replacement column in each DR
area
- Cumulative depth of crater has converged. This will depend on trial compaction results

8.2 WORK PROCEDURE

8.2.1 Grubbing/Sripping work (removal of grass, contaminated soil)

8.2.2 Preparation of backfilling material fro in-situ soil

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8.2.3 Mark the Position of ramming point and measure the elevation of site

8.2.4 The DC machine moves in place and the rammer is placed at ramming point

8.2.5 Tamp and record the crater depth of tamping; when the tamping is too deep for
the hammer to be hoisted, stop tamping and fulfill the tamping pit, record the
quantity of filling

8.2.6 Repeat the section 8.2.5 until the design tamping times and quality control
standards are met

8.2.7 Complete the construction of all tamping point. Tamp from inside to outside or
interlacing if necessary

8.2.8 After leveling the site, surface compaction in low energy will be carried out to
densify the loose soil on the surface of the site, and then measure the elevation
of the site after compaction

8.2.9 The DC machine moves in place and the rammer is placed at ramming point

Figure 5 Dynamic Replacement Construction

9. QUALITY CONTROL & QUALITY ASSURANCE

The supervision of the ground treatment through dynamic replacement should be undertaken by
capable and qualified personnel.

9.1 Quality Procedure

9.1.1 Procedure of pillars installation

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9.1.2 Post quality control tests

9.1.3 Acceptance of improvement schemes

9.2 Verification Test

9.2.1 Pre treatment cone penetration tests (CPT) shall be taken at frequencies of
2,500m2 in between two successive pillars

9.2.2 Post treatment cone penetration tests (CPT) shall be taken at frequencies of
1,000m2 in between two successive pillars within two weeks after execution of
dynamic replacement works for comfortably allowing the dissipation of excess
pore water pressure through the pillars drainage paths.

9.2.3 The test results shall meet the design requiremnt stated in Section 5.

9.3 Daily Record

Start End Pounder Drop Penetration Design Nominal Soil Actual
Point Duration Phase Drop
Time Time Weight Height Depth Diameter Volume Consumption Diameter
ID (h/m/s) Number Number
(h/m/s) (h/m/s) (t) (m) (m) (mm) (m3) (m3) (mm)

Date Shift Rig Grid

9.4 Replacement(Backfill) Material

In-situ soil shall be utilized as backfilling material provided that it achieves the following
specifications
- Containing not more than 15% by weight passing the No. 200 sieve.
- Particle size ranging from 0.075mm to 200mm. Materials having sizes ranging from
200mm to 400mm are also suitable subject that fines content not exceeding 10%.

10. FINAL DELIVERABLE

10.1 Practical Completion

10.1.1 Complete the construction project design

10.1.2 Have a complete technical file and construction management information

10.1.3 Have the main building materials, construction components (equipment) and
equipment used for the project approach test report

10.1.4 Quality inspection (evaluation) report or completion acceptance report signed by

survey, design, construction
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10.2 Handover

10.2.1 The system equipment and facilities function normally and are reliable to use

10.2.2 Have complete technical files and construction management data.

11. RESPONSIBILITY
11.1 PROJECT MANAGER
- Ensure compliance by all personnel involved to this procedure.
- Arrange for all required resources (manpower, equipment & materials)
- Ensure that any and all contractual obligations are satisfactorily complied with and
delivered on time.

11.2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

- Reporting to the Project Manager
- Actual implementation of this procedure.
- Ensure that works are performed on a timely manner and in compliance with the
approved procedures, specifications, drawings and all relevant industry codes and
standards.
- Coordinate with Project Manager for the determination of problems that may arise during
construction.

11.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

- Ensure that the integrity of the CONTRACTOR Quality Management System is
established, implemented and maintained, when changes are made to the system for the
Project
- Ensure QA/QC activities e.g. review, approval verification, validation, monitoring,
measurement, recording, auditing, reporting, corrective actions and improvements
actions on the work are implemented as specified in the Project Quality Plan
- Manages the activities carried out on site by Site Quality Control, planning and
performing audits on the site organization and the Sub-Contractors

11.4 QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

- Ensure compliance by all site personnel to this procedure, Project Quality Plan, Saudi
Aramco Typical Inspection Plan (SATIP) and relevant Client’s Specifications, Drawings
and Industry Codes.

11.5 QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

- Verify/check/monitor compliance to this procedure, Client’s Specifications, IFC Drawings
and Industry Codes by implementation of Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist (SAIC) and
accordingly prepare/submit RFI’s.

11.6 ENGINEER
- Charge of the construction shall be responsible for completing documentation and
implementation of this procedure.
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11.7 SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Responsible for safety execution of work and be focusing mainly on the following job safety
compliance
- Ensure all working activities comply with the established safety rules, regulations and
procedure as safe working practices.
- To provide instruction on task and responsibility for safe and correct working practices
and tool box talk.
- Housekeeping should be observed on regular basis to maintain clean and tidy working
environmental.
- Any near miss, accident should be reported to Safety Engineer, Safety Manager, or
Construction manager, immediately and submit report recommending actions to be taken
to prevent recurrence

11.8 CIVIL SUPERVISOR

Supervisor/Foreman shall be responsible directly on his assigned task to leas his
people/workers.
- Conduct safety briefing prior to commence daily activities and give information and
guidance to newly hired workers.
- Report accident, unsafe conditions and defects in equipment to immediate superiors.

12. JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA)

Refer to the Appendix C. Job Safety Analysis which is approved by concerned parties