Method Statement For Earth Work

DOCUMENT NAME SES-MGSE-CM-SCM-0003
REV.NO 0
Method Statement for Earth Work
PAGE 2 of 19
CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE.........................................................................................................................3
2. SCOPE..............................................................................................................................3
3. REFERENCE ....................................................................................................................3
4. GENERAL.........................................................................................................................3
5. ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINITIONS.....................................................................................4
6. RESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................................................................4
7. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE AND METHOD...............................................................4
7.1. Configuration Sequence ............................................................................................4
7.2. Methods of Excavation...............................................................................................5
7.3. Fill and Backfill ...........................................................................................................5
8. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS ............................................................................................7
8.1. Execution ...................................................................................................................7
9. HSE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................7
10. ATTACHMENTS...............................................................................................................8
SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation

REV.NO 0
PAGE 3 of 19
1. PURPOSE
To ensure the excavation and backfill quality of earth work for BGCS #3 and
BGCS #5 in accordance with requirements of contract and standards.
2. SCOPE
This method statement covers site preparation including excavation, backfilling,

sloping/shoring & compaction related to civil structures and General earth works as
well as Road Crossing, Security Fence Crossing within Plant Project premises.
3. REFERENCE
Following documents are considered as reference documents:
2.1 SATIP-A-114-01 Site preparation, execution & Backfilling during Construction
2.2 SAES – Q- 001 Criteria for design and Construction of Concrete Structures
2.3 SAES-A-114 Excavation and Backfilling
2.4 SAMSS-M-006 Security and General Purpose Fencing
2.5 09-SAMSS-0088 Concrete Aggregate
2.6 G12. 100 Work Permit System
2.7 EWIM2.15 Work Permit Procedure
2.8 SAES-0-119 Work Permit Procedure
2.9 PIP-CV-S02100 Remove Debris ,shrubs, Plants & vegetation
2.10 GI-06-02-2008 SA Safety Manual
4. GENERAL
The total area of BGCS # 3 is about 743,665 m2, High point of finished ground
level is EL. + 520.000, among which the quantity of excavation shall be approximately
224,000 m3 and the quantity of filling shall be about 803,840 m3.
The total area of BGCS # 5 is about 470,000 m2, High point of finished ground
level is EL. + 673.700, among which the quantity of excavation shall be approximately
182,230 m3 and the quantity of filling shall be about 273,590 m3.
The amount of excavation is larger than amount of filling in both stations, the
backfilling earthsoil shall be purchased outside the site for backfilling at both sites.
According to ARAMCO standards and Specification, backfill soil is divided into

two types, one type is “fill material”, another type is “select fill material”,

REV.NO 0
PAGE 4 of 19
Filling work from existing level up to finished grade level shall be of ''fill material'' as per
SAUDI ARAMCO Standard SAES-A-114, then loose soil shall be removed completely up to
hard/dense strata & re -fill with ''select fill material'' up to bottom of foundation.
The “fill material” of BGCS # 3 comes mainly from the nearby sand dunes and
applicable backfilling soil from foundation excavation, the quantity should meet the
construction requirements.
The “fill material” of BGCS # 5 comes mainly from the nearby borrow area and
applicable backfilling soil from foundation excavation, the quantity should meet the
construction requirements.
5. ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINATIONS
SM- Site Manager
PQP -Project Quality Plan
QIP -Quality Inspection Plan
I/C In-Charge
QA & QC- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
PPE -Personal Protective Equipment
HSE- Health, Safety & Environment
IMTE- Inspection, Measuring & Test Equipment
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
Area In charge will ensure that the excavation and backfilling activities are
conducted according to this method statement, latest project drawings &
specifications.
QA&QC inspector will assure that all the relevant work is carried out in
conformance with project specification, PQP and QIP. In case of any non-
conformance, it will be controlled through corrective action request (CAR).
QA&QC inspector & surveyor will ensure that location & levels of the excavations
are as per approved drawings.
7. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE AND METHOD
7.1. Configuration Sequence
The workload of the project is in large amount with tight construction period, thus
a large number of earthwork equipments shall be put into construction.
In order to conduct the construction plan reasonably, compactly and orderly, the
whole construction area shall be divided into eight construction areas based on the
REV.NO 0
PAGE 5 of 19
layout plan of site structures, the excavation and backfilling of earthwork shall be
carried out in subregional and batches.
In accordance with the sequence of the issued drawings and facilitate the
construction, the earthwork for access road and Compressor area(incliuding Receiver
/ Launcher Area for BGCS #3) shall be completed at first as schedule,then followed
by Filter Area, Utility Systerm Area and Building Area, Evaporation pond, Flare Area,
the Expansion Area shall be carried out in the final construction. （ Refer to
attachemnt E&F）
7.2. Methods of Excavation
7.2.1Sequence
survey→clearing and stripping→excavation by machines → excavation by

manpower→foundation trench cleaning.
7.2.2 General Excavation
General excavation shall be performed after clearing and stripping has been
completed in accordance with PIP CVS02100, Section 4.3.1.
The surveyor will set coordinates as per relevant construction drawings and will
inform area / excavation foreman of these coordinates & levels.
The identification & protection of underground services will be done as per

project specifications.
If any underground services are detected the same will be exposed by hand
digging and also use Cable detector for tracing electrical cable and underground
Piping if any. Adequate protection & warning for the existing services will be ensured.
Dumping of unsuitable material will be done to disposal point and material fit for
backfilling will be piled separately at a suitable location.
While excavation is in progress, area foreman will continuously monitor the level
to avoid over excavation.
The QA&QC inspector and surveyor will check the lines & levels upon completion
of excavation.
Upon acceptance of survey, the area will be released for subsequent activities.
7.3. Fill and Backfill
7.3.1 General
Fill and backfill materials shall be from either on-site excavation, designated
borrow areas, or off-site sources conforming to the following criteria or as
recommended by a geotechnical report. All borrow material and its source of supply

REV.NO 0
PAGE 6 of 19
shall be approved by Saudi Aramco. Stockpiles of cohesive soil shall be protected
from freezing.
7.3.2 Fill and Backfill Materials
Fill or backfill materials shall meet the requirements given in 'Fill Material' or
'Select Fill Material'below. Other fill materials may be used with the approval of the
Supervisor, Civil Engineering Unit, Consulting Services Department.
'Fill Material' shall be used for all fills except where 'Select Fill Material' is
specified. As a minimum, 'Select Fill Material' shall be used within 0.6 m (2 ft) of the
bottom elevation of foundations, spread footings, or slabs-on-grade when fill is
required to achieve final grade. 'Select Fill Material' shall also be specified for backfill
which will be in contact with concrete or steel structures.
Foundations may be constructed directly on undisturbed soil. Excavation of

undisturbed soil and replacement with Select Fill Material should not be performed
except as recommended in a geotechnical report.
Soils shall be classified per ASTM D2487.
(1) Fill Material
Fill material shall consist of gravel, sand and/or marl. The maximum size of the fill
material shall be one-half the lift thickness or 75 mm (3 inches), whichever is less. Fill
material shall be free of frozen lumps, organic matter, trash, chunks of highly plastic
clay or other unsatisfactory material.
(2)Select Fill Material
Select fill shall be composed only of inorganic material and shall have 100%
passing the 5 cm (2 in) sieve and from 0 to 20% passing the No. 200 sieve. That
portion of the material passing the No. 40 sieve shall have a maximum liquid limit of
35 and a maximum plasticity index of 12 per ASTM D4318. Liquid limit and plastic
limit tests are not required for select fill material with less than 15% passing the No.
200 sieve.
Clean sand and dune sand can be used as Select Fill Material, if sand is used as
fill material.
(3)Compaction Water
Water used for compaction of fill material shall be reasonably free of salts, oil,
acid, alkalis, organic matter, or other deleterious substances. Use of water with a TDS
in excess of 10,000 ppm such as brackish water, seawater or water obtained from
ground pits such as subkha water is not allowed unless it is proven and verified by the
Company Representative and the Project Inspection Representative that there is no
other source of water available within 20 km and all concrete to be supported by or
buried within the fill is designed for either Exposure Type II or III as defined in SAES-
Q-001 Table 1.

REV.NO 0
PAGE 7 of 19
Exception:
The compaction water TDS requirements do not apply to fill or backfill which will
be below the surrounding area natural water table.
7.3.3 Performance Requirements
The area in charge will ensure that particular area has been cleared for
backfilling by QA&QC.
The backfill material will be sourced from suitable stock.
The backfill material will be placed in layers according to the specification.
The layers will be moisturized and compacted to 97% compaction.
Generally compaction will be done by compactors.
Each backfill layers will be tested by test laboratory.
An acceptable test result will allow the next layer of backfill to be placed and
compacted.
This process will continue until the area is completely backfilled.
8. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS
8.1. Execution
 Excavator
 Wheel Loader
 Dump Truck
 Dozer
 Compactor
 Back Hoe Loader (JCB)
 Water Truck
9. HSE INSTRUCTIONS
 All efforts shall be made to keep the Environment clean.
 All personnel involved will use necessary PPE as required such as safety
helmet, glasses, shoes, gloves, ear plugs, dust mask etc.
 The workers will be made aware of HSE requirements related to this activity
through daily toolbox and HSE talk.

REV.NO 0
PAGE 8 of 19
 Periodically water sprinkling to prevent from dust emission.
 Warning lights will be installed on all mobile equipment.
 Engineer (HSE) will inspect all equipment prior to use.
10. ATTACHMENTS
 Attachment A - Job Safety Analysis Record Sheet
 Attachment B - Pre-Excavation Checklist
 Attachment C - Construction Schedule
 Attachment D - Daily Excavation Inspection Checklist
 Attachment E -Construction Sequence of Earth Work Drawing BGCS#3
 Attachment F -Construction Sequence of Earth Work Drawing BGCS#5

ƚƚĂĐŚŵĞŶƚ͗JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS RECORD SHEET
Step SEQUENCE OF BASIC
POTENTIAL HAZARDS REQUIRED HAZARD CONTROLS ACTION BY
No. JOB STEPS
1.1） Un-Authorized entry 1.1.1) Secure SA Aramco work permit as per SEPCO/
(G.I.2.100). Work Permit
Receiver
1.1.2) Install signage like “No Entry” “Speed limit”
“Detour”, blinking light. For night time flush
signage and proper light.
1.1.3) Install warning sign boards, Drum barricade
Identification and with reflected tape and lighting and wind
1
Preparation of the work sock at working area.
area. 1.1.4) Maintain safe distance between pipe and
equipment.
1.2) Working in restricted 1.2.1) Conduct pre-job TBT to properly inform

area without permission or workers of the nature of job.
Work permit 1.2.2）Install rest shelter for workers not required
inside work area.
Loading and unloading 2.1) Physical injury 2.1.1) Obtain work permit before starting the work. SEPCO/
the material 2.1.2) Provide barricades and warning signs
around the work areas. SA/ Work Permit
2.1.3) Use proper tools and Equipments. Receiver
2
2.2) Vehicle fall down 2.2.1)Follow Posted Traffic / Sings Speed Limit
2.3) Unconscious fire 2.3.1)Provide fire extinguisher.
2.4) Ignition Source 2.4.1) Provide fire extinguisher.
3.1.1 Drivers, Operators and Flagman / Spotters

3.1) Movement of Heavy Of the Machinery and Equipment will be
Mobile Machinery. Trained. Only authorized drivers and
Operators with SAG license & Saudi Aramco
Certification will be allowed to use Machinery
3 Preparation for & equipment.
Excavation
3.1.2) Non-essential personnel will be kept away
From the area of operating
3.1.3) All heavy equipment(s) will be fitted with

Reverse alarm.
2
3.2) Dust
3.2.1) Measures will be taken to prevent dust from
Impairing visibility by use of water spray on
Roads and if practicable a one-way system
For traffic.
3.3) Noise 3.3.1) Ear Protection will be used where possibility

Of noise more than 85dba.
3.4) Local Air Pollution 3.4.1) Preventative maintenance programs will be

established to ensure that all machinery and
equipment is systematically inspected,
serviced, repaired, and maintained as
necessary.
4.1) Vehicle Driving into 4.1.1) Stops/Barriers to be provided where
Excavated Area. Necessary at, excavation edge in order to
Prevent vehicle driving into them.
4.1.2) Excavation checklist is attached to meet the
Requirement of excavations( see Att.6.10
Excavation checklist )
4.1.3) Heavy Equipment(s) shall not be operated
within 1.8m of excavation.
4.2) Personnel Falling into 4.2.1) Physical barricade will be installed and signs
4 SEPCO/SA
Civil Works Excavation Excavated Area. Will be displayed.
4.3) Dust Effects Health. 4.3.1) Dust control will be enforced spraying water.
4.4) Collapse of Excavated 4.4.1) Excavations more than 1.1 meters will be
adequately shored, slopped or benched.
Area
3
4.5) Damage to Underground 4.5.1). Hand Excavation only will be used to expose
Utilities. existing underground Utilities.
4.6). Presence of Toxic & 4.6.1) A gas test must be performed daily.
flammable Gases.
4.7) Lack of confined space 4.7.1) A cold work Permit & a CSE permit will be
Entry permit. required for all excavation over 1.1 Meters in Depth.
4.8) Improper means of 4.8.1) Proper Ladder will be provided and followed
Access / Egress. SA & S(3&2 Standard.
5.1.1) Use Proper PPEs

5.1)Physical injury 5.1.2) Obtain Cold Work Permit Before Working
5.1.3) Provide Warning Sign around the Work area.
5.1.4) Use Right Tool for Right Job.
5
House Keeping
5.2) Violence (Verbal or
Physical) due to dumping 5.2.1) Prepare Waste Management Program.
Waste material at non 5.2.2) Dump the waste at only approved area/ hire a
approved area / Using other local company for Waste Management.
contractors facility.
Construction Sequence of Earth Work 02-16-2015 16:17
Activity ID Activity Name Original Start Finish 2015

Duration February March April May June July August
15 22 01 08 15 22 29 05 12 19 26 03 10 17 24 31 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 02 09
Construction Sequence of Earth Work 126 02-25-2015 06-30-2015 06-30-2015, Construction Sequence of
BGCS #3 126 02-25-2015 06-30-2015 06-30-2015, BGCS #3
Compressor area and piperack area 42 02-25-2015 04-07-2015 04-07-2015, Compressor area and piperack area
A1000 Survey mark 5 02-25-2015 03-01-2015 Survey mark
A1010 Cleaning and stripping 5 03-02-2015 03-06-2015 Cleaning and stripping
A1020 Excavation 12 03-07-2015 03-18-2015 Excavation
A1030 Filling & backfilling 20 03-19-2015 04-07-2015 Filling & backfilling
Fliter area 55 03-07-2015 04-30-2015 04-30-2015, Fliter area
63 area
Utility system area 1 & substation & control building 03-12-2015 05-13-2015 05-13-2015, Utility system area 1 & substation & control building area
Evaporation pond area 58 03-17-2015 05-13-2015 05-13-2015, Evaporation pond area
Flare area 83 03-22-2015 06-12-2015 06-12-2015, Flare area
Utility system area 2 & PIB &maintenance building67area03-27-2015 06-01-2015 06-01-2015, Utility system area 2 & PIB &maintenance build
Expansion area 91 04-01-2015 06-30-2015 06-30-2015, Expansion area
Date Revision Checked Approved Page 1 of 6 TASK filter: All Activities
?Oracle Corporation

15 22 01 08 15 22 29 05 12 19 26 03 10 17 24 31 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 02 09
Receiver/Launcher area 52 03-02-2015 04-22-2015 04-22-2015, Receiver/Launcher area
BGCS #5 115 02-25-2015 06-19-2015 06-19-2015, BGCS #5
Compressor area and piperack area 42 02-25-2015 04-07-2015 04-07-2015, Compressor area and piperack area
Fliter area 52 03-02-2015 04-22-2015 04-22-2015, Fliter area
70 area
Utility system area 1 & substation & control building 03-07-2015 05-15-2015 05-15-2015, Utility system area 1 & substation & control building area
Evaporation pond area 50 03-12-2015 04-30-2015 04-30-2015, Evaporation pond area
Flare area 45 03-17-2015 04-30-2015 04-30-2015, Flare area
?Oracle Corporation

15 22 01 08 15 22 29 05 12 19 26 03 10 17 24 31 07 14 21 28 05 12 19 26 02 09
Utility system area 2 & PIB &maintenance building60area03-22-2015 05-20-2015 05-20-2015, Utility system area 2 & PIB &maintenance building area
Expansion area 85 03-27-2015 06-19-2015 06-19-2015, Expansion area
?Oracle Corporation

Method Statement For Earth Work

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Method Statement For Earth Work

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

DOCUMENT NAME SES-MGSE-CM-SCM-0003

SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation

This method statement covers site preparation including excavation, backfilling,

Following documents are considered as reference documents:

2.1 SATIP-A-114-01 Site preparation, execution & Backfilling during Construction

2.3 SAES-A-114 Excavation and Backfilling

2.4 SAMSS-M-006 Security and General Purpose Fencing

2.5 09-SAMSS-0088 Concrete Aggregate

2.6 G12. 100 Work Permit System

2.7 EWIM2.15 Work Permit Procedure

2.8 SAES-0-119 Work Permit Procedure

2.9 PIP-CV-S02100 Remove Debris ,shrubs, Plants & vegetation

2.10 GI-06-02-2008 SA Safety Manual

According to ARAMCO standards and Specification, backfill soil is divided into

SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation

SM- Site Manager

PQP -Project Quality Plan

QIP -Quality Inspection Plan

QA & QC- Quality Assurance and Quality Control

PPE -Personal Protective Equipment

HSE- Health, Safety & Environment

IMTE- Inspection, Measuring & Test Equipment

7. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE AND METHOD

7.1. Configuration Sequence

7.2. Methods of Excavation

survey→clearing and stripping→excavation by machines → excavation by

7.2.2 General Excavation

The identification & protection of underground services will be done as per

7.3. Fill and Backfill

SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation

7.3.2 Fill and Backfill Materials

Foundations may be constructed directly on undisturbed soil. Excavation of

Soils shall be classified per ASTM D2487.

(1) Fill Material

(2)Select Fill Material

SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation

7.3.3 Performance Requirements

The backfill material will be sourced from suitable stock.

The backfill material will be placed in layers according to the specification.

The layers will be moisturized and compacted to 97% compaction.

Generally compaction will be done by compactors.

Each backfill layers will be tested by test laboratory.

This process will continue until the area is completely backfilled.

8. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

 Back Hoe Loader (JCB)

 All efforts shall be made to keep the Environment clean.

SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation

 Warning lights will be installed on all mobile equipment.

 Engineer (HSE) will inspect all equipment prior to use.

 Attachment A - Job Safety Analysis Record Sheet

 Attachment B - Pre-Excavation Checklist

 Attachment C - Construction Schedule

 Attachment D - Daily Excavation Inspection Checklist

 Attachment E -Construction Sequence of Earth Work Drawing BGCS#3

 Attachment F -Construction Sequence of Earth Work Drawing BGCS#5

SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation

1.2) Working in restricted 1.2.1) Conduct pre-job TBT to properly inform

3.1.1 Drivers, Operators and Flagman / Spotters

3.1.3) All heavy equipment(s) will be fitted with

3.3) Noise 3.3.1) Ear Protection will be used where possibility

3.4) Local Air Pollution 3.4.1) Preventative maintenance programs will be

5.1.1) Use Proper PPEs

Activity ID Activity Name Original Start Finish 2015