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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF HUME
PIPE CULVERT WORKS
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PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY LINE

FROM TEMA TO AKOSOMBO ON ENGINEERING
PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION (EPC) BASIS.
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Ghana Railway Development Authority,

EMPLOYER :
GHANA
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TEAM ENGINEERING GROUP SpA,

CONSULTANT :
ITALY

AFCONS Infrastructure Limited,

CONTRACTOR :
INDIA
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REVISION
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Rev No. Date of Rev Description

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R0 28/12/2017 First Issue

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Prepared By Reviewed By

Signature

Date
Name R.M.Vishwakarma Umapathy G.K.
Designation Sr. Manager/ QA QC – AFCONS Sr. Manager/Planning - AFCONS
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Approved By:
Udai Veer Singh Date
(General Manager – AFCONS)

Approved By:
Gaetano Francesco Cassano Date
(Resident Engineer – TEAM Engineering)
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1. Scope:
This work shall consist of installing & construction of pre-cast Hume Pipe culvert as per
specifications conforming to the British standards. The construction shall confirm to the location,
specific alignment, lines and grades given in the drawing.
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2. Major Equipment and Machinery :

1. Excavator / Back Hoe
2. Auto level with accessories
3. Measuring tape
4. Batching Plant / Batch Mixer
5. Transit Mixers
6. Needle Vibrators
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7. Cube Moulds / Slump cone

8. Mini compactors / plate compactor / vibratory compactor
9. Hydra / Crane

3. Material:
All materials used in construction of pipe culvert shall confirm to the requirements of BS EN
1916 / BS 1911. All pipes shall be inspected, tested & approved by Engineer prior to placing on
site. Bedding material in case found unsuitable shall be removed and replaced by well graded
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sand or approved granular material up to the levels as stated in Design & Drawings and shall be
suitably compacted. The concrete used shall be of required grade as per drawing / technical
specification and shall be as per approved design mix.

4. Procedure:
a) Demolition of existing structures if exists (i.e. existing RCC Pipes, headwall, wing wall
and etc.,) shall be done and disposed in a proper manner as directed by Engineer.
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b) Prior to start of the work TBM shall be established jointly with the Engineer’s
representative in a location, which shall not be disturbed during the course of work.
c) Setting out of the location of culvert shall be carried out jointly with Engineer‘s
representative as per the approved construction drawings.

SEQUENCE OF WORK

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE

(IF ANY)
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EXECAVATION / FILL
(Check if bed material suitable)
INFORM EIC/RE
YES NO
(Corrective measure)
LAYING OF PCC
(Approved concrete mix)
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PLACING & POSITIONING

OF RCC HUME PIPE

CASTING OF RCC HEAD/WING/RETURN

WALL

BACKFILLING IN LAYERS
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The detailed execution procedure is defined below:-

4.1 Excavation:
The foundation bed for pipe culverts shall be excavated true to the lines, grades and to the levels
shown on the drawings. During the excavation, any soft, spongy, or any other unsuitable
materials encountered shall be removed up to 300 mm depths from bed level and widths as
specified in the drawing.
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4.2 Bedding for Pipe:

a) The bedding surface which forms a firm foundation throughout the length of the culverts shall
be laid with approved material which shall be properly shaped and thoroughly compacted up
to the specified level.
b) The PCC for the head wall shall be laid to the specified thickness mentioned in the drawing.
The head wall shall be constructed to the bottom level of the pipe.
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4.3 Laying and Jointing of Pipe:

a) The laying of pre-cast reinforced (vertical cast), strength Class-110 as per BS EN 1916 shall
be done on prepared bedding. The laying shall start from the outlet and proceed towards the
inlet and shall be done to the specified levels and grades. The pipes shall be fitted and
matched in such a way that they form a culvert with a smooth invert. The jointing shall be
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done with 1:4 cement sand mortar in such a way, that it is smooth and consistent joint with
the interior surface of the pipe. The joints shall be kept covered and damp for at least 4 days.
b) The casting of head wall, till required level (2nd lift and further lifts) shall be carried out
confirming to the drawings.
4.4 Backfilling:
a) The backfilling shall be done after the joining material has hardened or encasing has done as
per approved design and drawing. The backfill soil shall be clean, free from boulders.
Backfilling shall be carried in layers not exceeding 200 mm to the pipe top level & 300 mm
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above the top of the pipe shall be done. Material shall be imported if required & compacted
using mini compactors, plate compactor or vibratory compactors as per site conditions.
b) The aprons shall be constructed as per approved drawing & BS technical specifications.
5. Safety Measures
a) All personnel shall be provided with required PPEs.
b) Suitable barricades/safety tapes shall be erected on the sides / edges of excavation to prevent
vehicles falling in the stretch.
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c) Suitable warning signs shall be erected & traffic shall be warned before entering into such
sections.
d) Flagmen shall be stationed on either ends of the approach road to guide the traffic during
movement of transit mixer for concreting.
e) Precautionary retro-reflective signs shall be erected & safety cones / painted bamboos shall
be placed in areas where this activity is being carried out by obstructing existing traffic lane.
f) Proper approach road / diversion road shall be provided.
g) Provide a safe means of access for all excavations.
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6. Records and Documents to be maintained:

a) Bed density tests and Ev2/ Evd.
b) Top and invert Level sheet.
c) Back fill material test report.