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[AFC:7ii] TRANSMITTAL
AFCONS Infrastructure Limited, PK·50, RN·l,
Akame Ngue, Meyang, Ntoum, Gabon

TRANSMITTAL NO : AIL·ICO·T·5267·00148 DATE: 27·08·2021

To: Societe Autoroutiere du Gabon

Sending Document Review Form 0 Drawings 0 Documents . Others 0

Sr.No. AFC Document Number Document Title Revision Code (A/B) Remarks

Submission of Method Statement for Asphalt

1 MTS·AFC-5Z67-0011 0 A
Concrete Base Course (EME 2)

CODE Implications
A: For Approval

B: For Review and Comments

C: Information or Reference

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REHABILITATION AND UPGRADATION OF 2 LANE

PROJECT TITLE:
NATIONAL HIGHWAY ROAD (RNl) FROM PK 24+000 TO PK 105+000

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EPC CONTRACTOR: [A FCOnS) AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Subject Title: Method Statement for Asphalt Concrete Base Course (EME 2)-RO

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01. Method Statement for Asphalt Concrete Base Course (EME 2)-RO ....... 04-10

Method Statement for Asphalt Concrete JOB NO. 5267

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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE BASE COURSE (EME 2)

Project: EPC Contract for Permanent Anticipated Works between KP24 and KP105
of Transgabonaise National Road located in the Republic of Gabon

Description Name & Designation Signature DateS~

Mr. Rajeshwar Sao
Prepared By: Sr. Manager (QA/QC) ~,.~ 17.04.2021
AFCONS
Mr. Sujit Kumar Jha
Reviewed By: Project Manager p\E_~A 17.04.2021
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INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION

2. PURPOSE

3. RESPONSIBLITY

4. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

5. MAJOR EQUIPMENTS AND MANPOWER DEPLOYED

6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

7. WORK SEQUENCE PROGRAMME

8. MATERIAL

9. WORK METHOpOLOGY , . <

10. LAYING

11. COMPACTION AND QUALITY CONTROL

12. REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL

13. RECORDS
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1. INTRODUCTION:

To draw a suitable method statement for Asphalt Concrete Base course (EME2) with the
guidelines as specified in the specifications. It also assesses the risks involved in this task
and states the safety precautions to be taken care of while performing the activities.
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Enrobes Module Eleva Class 2 (EME 2) mixes are produced using a hard, paving grade
bitumen applied at a high binder content. Compared to conventional asphalt bases with
unmodified binders, EME2 asphalt is characterized by high stiffness, high durability,
superior resistance to permanent deformation and improved fatigue resistance.

2. PURPOSE:
This method statement describes the procedure and instructions involve in the
production,transportation, laying and compaction of the Asphalt concrete base course
layer with approved hot mix materials. The activities shall be performed in advance of
asphalt pavement operation and in accordance with the requirements of contract
specification. This method statement work cover but not limited to the surface preparation,
setting out, material control, production control at mix plant, laying, compaction, inspection
etc ..

3. RESPONSIBILITY:
Site Engineer/Supervisor
Section In-Charge
QA/QC Engineer
Safety Engineer
For management of all eqUipment, Labour and construction
activities with all required safety measures.
For all activities related to Asphalt Laying
Ensure the quality of work as per the specifications.
Ensure the safety of workers during the progress of work.

4. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
• Employer's Requirements Part 111.2: Performance SpeCifications of the contract
clause 5.2.2: SUb-base and base course - asphalt concrete.
• NF EN 13108-1, NF EN 13108-20 and NF P 98-150-1.
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5. MAJOR EQUIPMENTS AND MANPOWER DEPLOYED:

• Asphalt batching plant : As per requirement of Work
• Asphalt Paver : As per requirement of Work
• Steel Roller : As per requirement of Work
• Pneumatic tyre rollers : As per requirement of Work
• Compressor : As per requirement of Work
• Asphalt cutter : As per requirement of Work
• Lab. Equiptsrrechnician & Labours : As per requirement of Work

6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
• All field personnel will use full PPEs like safety shoes, hard helmets, reflecting
jackets, dust masks etc.

• 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.
• The appropriate safety precautions, signboards, barriers, delineators and other
safeguards shall be provided as required by the nature and location of works.
• All operations will be carried out in accordance with safety requirements.
• All equipment's/vehicles will be fitted with back horns and lightening, if required with
a signal man shall be deployed.
• Relevant Caution boards and sufficient lighting system shall be installed at the
working area to ensure safety for construction activities at 'night time.

7. WORK SEQUENCE PROGRAMME:

Material Testing
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Fixing and Checking of line and levels by means of sensor pegs and wire
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Removal of unwanted material from Tack Coat treated surface (if any)
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Production of required Mix from HMP
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Transiting EME2 Mix
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Laying of EME2 Mix on pre treated surface with the help of sensor paver
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Compaction
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Checking of levels and quality control tests on compacted EME2 surface

8. MATERIAL:

The EME2 Asphalt mix and material such as aggregate, bitumen, filler etc shall be
sampled, tested and complied in accordance to the contract specifications clause 5.2.2. I
Sources of material shall be tested and approved well in advance for their suitability to
produce material in line with the specification requirements. A list of approved mix
design and ITP shall be kept at site for necessary use by execution staff.

9. WORK METHODOLOGY:

• The layer on which the Base Course (EMf2) will be laid will be prepared, shaped and
conditioned to the specified lines, grades and cross sections in accordance with the
working drawings.
• Sensor pegs and wire will be provided as per required design levels.
• The surface on which Base Course (EME2) layer is being laid will be swept clean free
from dust and foreign matter by using mechanical broom and air compressor.
• The mix will be transported from the HMP to the site and will be spread by means of
self-propelled sensor paver with suitable screeds, capable of spreading, tamping and
finishing the mix to a specified grade, lines and cross sections.

10. LAYING:

• The mix once tipped into the self-propelled sensor paver will be spread and tamped to
the correct lines, grades and cross sections.
• The mix will be laid with the help of paver in restricted locations and in narrow widths
where available sensor paver cannot be operated.
• The temperature of the mix at the time of laying shall be in the range mention as per
specified in mix design rolling will be completed at specified temperature as per mix
design certificate.
• Longitudinal joints and edges will be constructed true to the delineating line parallel to
the centerline of the road.
• All joints will be cut vertical to the full thickness of the previously laid mix and the
surface painted with hot bitumen prior to placing fresh material.
• Paving will be done up to the full width in a single operation. However longitudinal and
transverse joints shall be offset by at least 250 mm from those in lower courses and the
joint on the top most layers shall not be allowed to fall in the wheel track.
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11. COMPACTION AND QUALITY CONTROL:

• Compaction of the material will be achieved by using 80-100 KN smooth wheeled 'dead'
and vibratory rollers. All necessary precautions will be taken to prevent dropping of oil,
grease, petrol or other foreign matter on the pavement either when the rollers are
operating or standing.
• Rolling will be done Immediately after the paving operations. The rOiling shall
commence at the edges and progress towards the centre longitudinally except that on
super elevated and uni-directional cambered portions, it shall progress from the lower to
the upper edge parallel to the centerline of the pavement.
• The initial rolling will be done with smooth wheeled rollers. The second roller shall
follow in vibratory mode and then with pneumatic tyred roller. The final rolling shall be
carried out with tandem roller. This final rolling will be done while the material is still
workable enough to enable the removal of any roller marks.
• Each pass of the roller will uniformly overlap not less than 1/3 of the track made in the
preceding pass.
• Rollers will not be allowed to stand on newly laid material as there is risk that the
surface may get deformed.
• Rolling pattern will be decided during trials to achieve specified density.

12.REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL:

• The Request for Inspection (RFI) for verification and approval shall be submitted when
the stretch is ready with respect to surface level and compaction.
• The joint level and field density tests shall be conducted to verify the specification
requirements.
• The Contractor's ICO and Employer's PMC representative shall give his approval based
on this verifICation.
• The Contractor's ICO and Employer's PMC representative shall give comment for
necessary corrections if any non-conformance is detected.
• The necessary corrections shall be done, and re-verification shall be requested
thereafter.
• Contractor's ICO and Employer's PMC representatives shall re-verify and shall give their
approval accordingly. I
• After the approval of the said stretch is obtained the next stage of construction shall .
proceed.

13. RECORDS:
• Request For Inspection
• Level Control sheet
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• Field Density Test sheet.

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