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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................. 3

2. SCOPE ...................................................................................................... 3

3. DEFINITION ............................................................................................. 3

4. RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................................... 3

5. EXECUTION .............................................................................................. 4

5.1 General ...................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Location of Trench ....................................................................................... 4
5.3 Third Party Services & Existing Pipelines ........................................................ 5
5.4 Excavation.................................................................................................. 5
5.4.1 Soil Management ........................................................................................ 5
5.4.2 Topsoil Segregation ..................................................................................... 5
5.4.3 Trench Profile ............................................................................................. 6
5.4.4 Excavation in Normal Soils ........................................................................... 7
5.4.5 Excavation in Unstable Ground and Water in the Ditch ..................................... 7
5.4.6 Excavation in Rock ...................................................................................... 7
5.4.7 Excavation through Wetlands........................................................................ 8
5.4.8 Protection of the Pipe................................................................................... 9
5.5 Working near Power Lines ............................................................................ 9
5.6 Trench Acceptance Clearance ........................................................................ 9
6. EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................. 9

7. MATERIALS ............................................................................................ 10

8. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT......................................................... 10

9. QUALITY CONTROL ................................................................................. 11

10. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ..................................................................... 11

11. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ........................................................................ 12

12. ATTACHMENTS ....................................................................................... 12

ATTACHMENT 1 - TRENCH BOX METHOD STATEMENT .............................................. 13

ATTACHMENT 2 - PIPELINE TRENCH DETAILS ......................................................... 14
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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to describe the excavation method that will be done in the
pipeline trench for the PGU-I Gas Pipeline Replacement Project (GRAPHITE).

2. SCOPE
This procedure covers the excavation of the trench as defined in the Contract Document Exhibit
1, Part 3, ‘Construction’ item 11.0–Trenching; and detailed on the approved alignment
drawings. This procedure refers to the methods and practices to be adopted, identifies the
equipment to be used in carrying out the field activities, and provides requirements for
preparing reports and the preparation of the recording of data. The scope of this procedure
does not include excavations required for trenchless installation techniques which are
addressed in Pipe Jacking, HDD and other site-specific procedures.

3. DEFINITION

COMPANY means PETRONAS Gas Berhad

Project means PGU-I Gas Pipeline Replacement Project (Graphite)
CONTRACTOR means MMCEC MMCOG SEW JV
Subcontractor means A Party who has entered an agreement with the CONTRACTOR for
the supply of goods or services in connection with the works.
HS&E means Health, Safety and Environment
JHA means Job Hazard Analysis
AFC means Approved for Construction

4. RESPONSIBILITY

a. Construction Manager
The Construction Manager reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for ensuring
this procedure is carried out as per the COMPANY’s AFC drawings and alignment sheets.
He also ensures all employees and sub-contractors on this Project will comply with this
procedure and the CONTRACTOR’s HS&E procedures and the Environmental Procedure.
b. Construction Supervisor
The Construction Supervisor will report to the Construction Manager at all times and will
be directed in all areas of construction. He is to will ensure this procedure is applied and
all CONTRACTOR’s employees have had their inductions and necessary training.
c. Ditch Foreman
The Ditch Foreman will report to the Construction Supervisor and ensures all areas of this
procedure are adhered to, and all employees are trained and knowledgeable about this
procedure and the job which they are employed to do.
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d. HSE Manager
The HSE Manager will ensure that the requirements of the HS&E plan and are met and
that all issues that are stated are adhered to in addition to other job specifications which
are defined in the Owner’s contract.
The HSE Manager will also ensure all employees are trained in accordance with the
requirements of the HS&E Implementation Plan. He shall ensure that the employees have
been suitably inducted and have the required knowledge and competencies of the areas
of his or her expertise. He shall ensure that all safety issues and dangers of this activity
are discussed and understood. A JHA will be conducted for all activities and specified
Health, Safety, Security and Environment rules and regulations will be enforced with
regard to the Graphite Project.
e. Safety Officer
Each Safety Officer will report to and assist the HS&E Manager in their areas of expertise
and will monitor all activities explained in this procedure on a daily basis. He will ensure
any problem areas are corrected and discussed in the daily toolbox meetings.
f. Surveyor
The Surveyor(s), reporting to the Construction Supervisor, is responsible for ensuring that
the trench line routing and profile requirements in accordance with the AFC drawings. The
Surveyor will define, set out and mark the pipeline centreline, and measure critical
parameters such as ditch line alignment, grade and trench bottom elevation, advising of
the acceptability or of any adjustments required.

5. EXECUTION

5.1 General
The pipeline installation techniques to be used are outlined in the Contract Document Exhibit
1, Part 3. Together with GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-PMG-PLN-007. Where trenched
techniques are to be used, the procedures described in this section shall be followed.
Whichever installation technique or trenching method is selected, it must meet the
requirements of PTS 11.34.06 (Onshore Pipeline Construction).

5.2 Location of Trench

The centre line of the trench will be as identified and marked out using PVC pegs by the
Surveyor during the pre-construction survey in accordance with the Pre-Construction Survey
GRAPHITE-CON-MMSJV-KTHRO-CVS-PRC-001. All boundaries of the ROW will be marked
according to the Approved for Construction (AFC) alignment sheets and any restrictions
imposed by local topography (drains, rock outcrops, etc.). Local deviations may be required to
facilitate construction, but in no case shall the pipeline encroach within 5 m of the existing
pipelines within the ROW, unless approved by COMPANY. Personnel experienced in pipe ditch
excavation will be employed during the excavation process to ensure correct positioning and
depth, also to ensure a safe operation.
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5.3 Third Party Services & Existing Pipelines

Following the pre-construction survey, and prior to any excavation, third party services and
existing pipelines shall be located in accordance with Method Statement for Trial Hole
GRAPHITE-CON-MMSJV-KTHRO-CVS-JMS-001. COMPANY and/or operator of any facility or
utility expected to be crossed by the pipeline.

The owners of pipelines or services that will be crossed or closely encountered by the pipeline
shall be contacted and shall be provided with sufficient notice to permit adequate discussion
on the preferred procedure to cross their pipeline or services. CONTRACTOR will have
discussions with the relevant owner(s) and provide them with drawings, engineering designs
or other means available to ensure no disruptions or breakages occurs. All approvals from the
affected Utility Owners will be supplied to COMPANY for their approval.

When crossing other pipelines or services, protection will be afforded by earth ramps, bog-
mats or other means acceptable to the COMPANY of the existing pipeline and/or services.
CONTRACTOR will obtain all permitting and provide the necessary drawings, designs to attain
the permitting from the authorized agencies. Traffic and equipment shall be directed such that
crossing over existing lines is minimized.

CONTRACTOR may have to construct by-pass routes or other means of detour if the necessary
permitting cannot be obtained. CONTRACTOR will inform COMPANY if this exists and seek
approval. All structures located will be marked up in detail on the As-Built drawings.
CONTRACTOR will take every precaution to locate the buried services and once located, will
mark by means of flagging, painted signs etc. to ensure these located services will not be
disturbed, cut, broken etc. Each service located will, if necessary, be re-routed if possible or
encased in a flume pipe to protect it from damage.

Where services need to be either tied back or braced the CONTRACTOR will take every pre-
caution and find a suitable method or methods in which this take place. All areas as stated
above will also be marked up in detail on the As-Built drawings. Any/all approvals will be met
by the CONTRACTOR from all sectors and submitted to COMPANY for their approval also.

5.4 Excavation
5.4.1 Soil Management
Soil will be managed by separating, storing and protecting in accordance with the requirements
of Contract document Exhibit 1; Part 3 and PTS 11.34.06 Onshore Pipeline Construction
together with the requirements of this procedure.

5.4.2 Topsoil Segregation

In areas of agricultural land, or other areas as defined in the Job Specifications and the EIA
report, the topsoil shall be stripped to a minimum depth of 150 mm and stored along the ROW
on the side opposite to the working side (spoil side). Topsoil will be stored separately from
subsoil. If the ROW has adequate working space the CONTRACTOR may elect to separate the
topsoil with silt fencing to ensure the topsoil will not mix with the subsoil. This will ensure once
the backfilling process starts, the subsoil will be placed into the ditch firstly and then the cover
or finishing product will be the topsoil.
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5.4.3 Trench Profile

The width of the trench will be such as to leave a minimum of 1.6 meters width at the bottom
of the ditch. The trench bottom shall be profiled to achieve burial depth giving the minimum
specified pipeline cover, i.e. Top of Pipe to grade, pavement, track etc. or as detailed otherwise
on the AFC drawings. The bottom of the trench shall be smooth with no rocks, timbers, roots
or any other foreign debris and shall be contoured to match the pipeline profile ensuring that
there are no high spots in order to allow the pipe to be able to rest evenly on the trench bottom
along its entire length and avoid free spans. Where necessary, the trench bottom will be
bedded with fine-grained screened or imported material. At no time will the CONTRACTOR
utilize sandbags or other materials to fill in voids, as this will cause stress points in the line-
pipe.

The depth and width of the trench shall be checked as excavation progresses. This shall be
done by using gauge canes or templates, held by the banksman assigned to the respective
digging machine or routinely checked by the field survey team in front of the operator. This
process will be repeated before the CONTRACTOR begins to lower in the pipeline in accordance
with the Lower-in Procedure, as some areas may have to be re-trenched for the desired
coverage.

Trench statistics and status shall be annotated on the alignment sheets for reference,
verification and formal reporting during lower in, lay and backfill.

Figure 1: Trench Profile & Location on Standard RoW

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5.4.4 Excavation in Normal Soils

In excavation through normal soils, the trench will be advanced using a tracked excavator.
The depth of the trench will be excavated to provide the pipeline cover in accordance with, and
as shown on the approved alignment sheets.

In areas where safety of the personnel or integrity of adjacent facilities is an issue, the trench
shall be battered back to an appropriate angle, to prevent any material collapsing into the
trench. Material excavated from the trench will be stored on the topside of the trench (spoil
side) opposite to the work side, and sufficiently far back from the edge of the ditch as
practicable so as to prevent overloading of the trench walls.

The ditch shall have escape ramps, with slopes not exceeding 45 degrees, excavated every
500 to 1000 m (dependent upon the terrain) to provide an escape route for any personnel
working in the ditch, as well as for any animals which may become trapped in the ditch.

Additional space in the form of sloped bell-holes will be provided in areas where tie-ins are to
be installed. Where ditch plugs are planned to be installed, the sides of the ditch shall be
widened to allow the plugs to be keyed in. On steeper slopes, hard plugs shall be left in the
ditch at locations identified in the Soil Erosion Control Plan and as directed by the
Environmental Monitors. Typically, these locations include steep slopes and long slopes leading
up to a major water crossing, canal, road crossing etc.

5.4.5 Excavation in Unstable Ground and Water in the Ditch

Situations may be encountered where soil conditions prevent maintenance of a stable trench
wall. In those instances, it may be necessary to provide additional support in the form of
lagging, sheet piling, boxed shoring (see attachment - Method statement for Trench Box
Deployment or similar devices.

Where men are required to work in the ditch, dewatering may be required. Pumping from a
sump or well points may be necessary. Refer to the Environmental Management Plan regarding
the discharge of water from the ditch. At no time will the CONTRACTOR allow scouring of the
land and will install temporary silt breakers and sediment barriers to discharge all water into.
At no time will CONTRACTOR pump directly into a river or canal.

For excavation in wetlands, see 5.4.7 below.

5.4.6 Excavation in Rock

CONTRACTOR does not envisage encountering any areas of rock on this Project but in the
event that a rock is encountered, it will be broken up using a caterpillar backhoe with ripper
teeth.

If the trench is to be excavated through predominant rock, as a rip ditch, the trench may be
ripped using a D8, or equivalent machine, pulling a single shank ripper. However, it will be at
the discretion of the CONTRACTOR as to how the trench shall be excavated.
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5.4.7 Excavation through Wetlands

Dry wetland areas shall be excavated using normal methods to the extent possible.

Where appropriate, particularly in saturated of flooded areas (e.g. swamp etc.) and in
saturated wetlands, the trench shall be excavated using tracked excavators working off swamp
mats, laterite roads, timber riprap, or similar devices.

Flooded wetlands may also require the use of draglines or using marsh equipment excavators.

The spoil will be placed in the same area (spoil side) as described in 5.4.1 above.

The extent of disturbance will be restricted to that which is required for the excavation of the
ditch. Traffic through the wetland is to be restricted to only those vehicles necessary to install
the pipe, to the extent practical.

Figure 2: Typical trench in wet areas

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5.4.8 Protection of the Pipe

It may be necessary to excavate segments of the ditch after the pipe has been strung and
welded.

In areas of rock or hard laterite, the ripping will have been carried out before the pipe is strung
out. To avoid having long lengths of open ditch, the ditch rock will have been left in-place in a
shattered and loosened condition, following which the pipe would have been strung and
welded. Excavation would be undertaken sometime later.

If after excavation of the shattered and loosened rock, the bottom or sides of the trench require
dressing, this shall be done using rock hammers. Safety glasses shall be worn during rock
hammer operations.

5.5 Working near Power Lines

When working or constructing in the vicinity of power lines, the requirements of GRAPHITE-
CON-MMSJV-KTHRO-ELE-PRC-002 shall be followed.
All personnel involved in operations in close proximity to high voltage power lines shall be
made aware of the conditions & hazards around them.
Bunting will clearly mark & define the areas with restricted headroom. All areas will have signs
erected telling the operators what clearances they have and will have spotters observing at all
times.

5.6 Trench Acceptance Clearance

The formal acceptance clearance of the trench shall take place prior to lowering in the pipe
string, as part of acceptance for lowering in, in accordance with - Approval for Lower-in
Certificate.

6. EQUIPMENT
CONTRACTOR will provide the appropriate equipment to execute the excavation works in
accordance with the Plant & Equipment List. The Construction Manager will assess the required
type of excavation equipment suitable for the site-specific conditions.
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7. MATERIALS
• Safety fencing or netting
• Signs
• Survey stakes
• Templates
• Silt fencing
• Temporary silt barriers
• Flume pipe
• Rip rap
• Ladders
• Shoring
• Paint
• Mobile phones
• First aid kits
• Fire extinguishers
• Spill kits
• Trash dumpers
• Toilets

8. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Safety is the responsibility of all personnel, with accountability resting with the Project
Manager. Field implementation of, and compliance with these requirements is the responsibility
of the Construction Manager and Supervisors.

All crews are required to undergo the approved Safety Induction Program established by the
CONTRACTOR in accordance with GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-HSE-PLN-001 and shall be
individually certified to that effect by the HS&E Manager. Any new crew members shall be
required to complete the approved Induction course prior to commencing works.

Foremen shall be fully briefed about Permit to Work systems of the COMPANY and other
agencies, e.g. DOSH etc., together with all HS&E requirements. Foremen shall inform their
crews accordingly as well as taking the lead with regard to on-site implementation.

Accident prevention is considered an important phase in the operation of the CONTRACTOR’s

activities. Safety is the business of everyone on the job. Employees shall co-operate to make
the accident prevention program a success by abiding to rules and regulations without
compromise.

Warning notices shall be posted to restrict the general public from access to the ROW at all
times. At locations where the ditch is adjacent to roads, tracks or paths, safety fencing shall
be installed around the excavation at the junctions with signs and the requirements of
GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-HSE-PRC-003 Road transport Safety Procedure met.

Open ditch along the ROW will be routinely patrolled by Safety Officers to warn the public, and
to discourage animals from approaching the ditch, as well as to facilitate the release of any
animals which may become trapped in the ditch.
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All employees of the CONTRACTOR will be trained in this procedure to ensure they understand
the dangers in these activities. They will comply with CONTRACTOR’s HS&E procedures, as will
all sub-contractors have employed for this Project.

Every employee will wear clothing and PPE suitable for his job and for the conditions under
which he shall be working. These items shall include, but not limited to coveralls, safety shoes,
safety glasses, safety helmets and, if required, safety harnesses.

All equipment for this procedure will undergo a rigid safety screening to ensure it meets all
applicable standards and codes of the industry. When confirmed as such it will be cleared by
the Safety Officer and the Construction Manager. Daily reports on the Foremen’s timesheets
will indicate any problems, safety concerns or mechanical concerns and will be immediately
brought to the attention of the Construction Manager for action.

Reporting accidents will require immediate notification to the COMPANY and a detailed report
will be submitted to the COMPANY within 48 hours. Any claims, accidents etc. will have to be
reported and have the claimant’s written report and the CONTRACTOR will rectify the problems
arising from this. All claims etc. will have to be between the CONTRACTOR and claimant and
the COMPANY will be given any/all release forms and agreements from both parties.

In the event of any major accidents or emergencies occurring such as loss of life, serious injury
or loss of property, the CONTRACTOR will follow the requirements of GRAPHIRE-EXE-MMSJV-
KTHRO-HSE-PLN-004-Emergency Response & Preparedness Plan and immediately notify
COMPANY.

Centerline survey shall be performed at site. Greenfield & Brownfield Area shall be
demarcated by physical barrier (i.e: Snow Fence). Refer to GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-
1
KTHRO-HSE-PLN-005 PROPOSAL FOR GREENFIELD AND BROWNFIELD DEMARCATION AT
PIPELINE R.O.W AND STATIONS for details.

9. QUALITY CONTROL
The works shall be managed in accordance with the requirements of GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-
KTHRO-QAC-QCP-001 Project Quality Plan. This procedure will be monitored in accordance
with requirements of GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-QAC-PRC-004 Inspection & Test
Procedure together with the requirements GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-HSE-PLN-
001Project HS&E and Environmental Management Plan and all relevant COMPANY
specifications

10. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The communication system at site between site supervisor, lifting supervisor, machinery
operator and signalman/rigger shall be via phone or walkie-talkie device.

Clear communication method shall be established prior any commencement of work. If

required, agreed hand signal shall be utilized as an alternative way of communication.
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11. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

• Environmental Management Plan

• ITB Exhibit 1. Part III; Construction, Section12: Trenching
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-QAC-QCP-001 - Project Quality Plan
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-HSE-PLN-001 - HSE Plan
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-PMG-PLN-007 – Construction Execution Plan
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-QAC-PRC-004 - Inspection and Test Procedure
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-PMG-PLN-005 – Regulatory Approvals Plan
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-QAC-PRC-003 – Internal Audit Procedure
• GRAPHITE-CON-MMSJV-KTHRO-CVS-PRC-001 - Pre-Construction & Construction
Survey
• GRAPHITE-CON-MMSJV-KTHRO-CVS-JMS-001 – Job Method Statement for Trial
Hole
• GRAPHITE-CON-MMSJV-KTHRO-CVS-JMS-010 - HDD Procedure
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-HSE-PLN-004 – Emergency Response &
Preparedness Procedure
• GRAPHITE-EXE-MMSJV-KTHRO-HSE-PRC-003 – Road Transportation Safety
Procedure

12. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - Trench Box Method Statement

Attachment 2 – Pipeline Trench Details

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ATTACHMENT 1

TRENCH BOX METHOD STATEMENT

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR TRENCH BOX DEPLOYMENT

1.0 PURPOSE

This Method Statement is intended to assist with the safe deployment of trench boxes
where required to support the pipeline trench during pipeline installation of the
GRAPHITE Project.

2.0 SAFETY

Notwithstanding the requirements of this procedure, all activities shall be executed in

accordance with the Project safety plans, procedures and instructions.

No person shall enter a trench box during its placement and removal. Spindle
adjustments shall only be made when the trench box is place on the ground, on the
floor of the trench or after being driven into the floor of the trench. No person shall
enter a trench box whilst it is being moved.

No person shall enter an unstable excavation except within the confines of an installed
trench box.

Ladders shall be provided and secured at each trench box for personnel access and
egress.

3.0 TRENCH BOX

3.1 Description

Each trench box comprises two shoring plates and up to 4 spindles. The shoring plates
are placed vertically within and to each side of the trench and are held apart by the
spindles. The spindles are props of adjustable length positioned perpendicular to the
inside face of the shoring plates.

3.2 Assembly

Two shoring plates shall be held vertical and parallel, smooth face outermost and the
tapered knife-edge of each shoring plate lowest. The spindles shall be attached
horizontally between each shoring plate by inserting the head at each end into the
channel on the inside of the shoring plate and inserting the retaining pin. Two spindles
shall be installed at each end of the box. One spindle at each end shall be installed
towards the upper end of the shoring plates, the other towards the lower end of the
shoring plates. The lower spindles shall be high enough to be clear the top of the pipe
after installing the assembled trench box into the trench.

The width of the trench box shall be adjusted to fit the trench by varying the length
of the spindles, maintaining the shoring plates parallel and vertical.

The trench box shall be prepared so that it is ready for lowering into the trench as
soon as the pipe has been placed in the trench.
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4.0 DEPLOYMENT

4.1 General

The trench boxes are to be used within potentially unstable trench excavations at
points where personnel are required to enter and work within the trench or where
such instability would bring other detrimental consequences to the work.
The primary deployment of trench boxes for the GRAPHITE project is to protect weld
crews, inspection crews and field joint coating crews whilst fabricating pipe strings
within the trench. The pipe strings will require fabrication within the trench due to the
difficulties of lowering prefabricated strings into a trench obstructed by stabilization
cross bracing that is required to support shoring.

4.2 Deployment

4.2.1 Trench Preparation

The trench shall be excavated to the required depth and profile with sloping sides in
the normal manner, with the excavated spoil being placed well back from the edge of
the excavation to prevent surcharge loading. The trench shall be dewatered as
necessary during preparation and until backfill. Water discharge shall be in
accordance with Project requirements for sediment separation and discharge consent.

The bottom of the trench will be excavated a further 600 mm below the trench bottom
at the locations of the pipe joints to provide a welding pit for access for the welding,
inspection and joint coating crews to the full circumference of the weld joint.

The trench bottom shall be inspected without entering the excavation to ensure that
it is free from rock, organic material or other debris. Where required or specified, the
trench bottom shall be padded by placing and compacting select fill.

4.2.2 Pipe

The coating of each pipe length shall be visually inspected, and holiday detected. Any
defects shall be repaired. Weld prep ends shall be ready for welding, with any
necessary preparation or inspection complete prior to lowering in.

The pipe length shall be lowered to the bottom of the trench and placed so that each
end of the pipe is over the welding pit and that the pipe is over the centre line of the
trench. One end of the pipe shall be aligned with the preceding pipe end.

4.2.3 Trench Box Installation

The pre-assembled trench box shall be lowered into the trench straddling the pipe
centralised over the weld joint. Each shoring plated shall be pushed down to embed
the lower edge of the plate into the bottom of the trench. The spindles shall be
adjusted as necessary to fit the trench box to the trench, keeping the shoring plates
parallel and vertical.

A trench box shall be installed in the trench over the pipe each weld location in the
section.

4.2.4 Installation of Additional Trench Box

Where an excavation appears to be unstable in construction sections where trench

boxes are being deployed, additional trench boxes shall be deployed in the same
manner over the pipe to prevent collapse of the sidewall of the excavation.
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4.3 Removal

4.3.1 General

Following completion of welding, inspecting and joint coating, the trench box shall be
removed, and the joint and adjacent pipe backfilled towards the trench box at the
next weld station.

4.3.2 Weld Pit

The weld pit shall be backfilled with select fill and compacted by tamping in 100 mm
layers to the same level as the adjacent trench bottom.

4.3.3 Trench Box Removal

The trench box shall be removed by lifting vertically from the trench, taking care not
to allow the box to spring / whip when the toes of the shoring plates are pulled from
the trench bottom.

4.3.4 Backfill

The trench shall be backfilled in accordance with the Project Procedures to a point
approximately mid-way along the pipe preceding the next incomplete (welding,
inspection or coating) joint to the level required.

Shoring Plates

Spindles

Select Fill

Pipe

Welding Pit

Figure 1: Trench Box Installation

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Excavation

Trench Padding

Pipe Placing

Trench Box
Installation

Welding /
Inspection

Joint
Coating

Trench Box
Removal
and Backfill

Figure 2: Sequence of Operations

Note: There may be multiple weld / inspection and Joint coating stations
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PIPELINE TRENCH DETAILS

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 NOTE :
1. DITCH WALL WILL BE AS VERTICAL AS SOIL
CONDITIONS ALLOW.
2. BEDDING ONLY REQUIRED IF NATIVE DITCH MATERIAL
IS NOT SUITABLE. OTHERWISE PIPE CAN REST ON
NATIVE SOIL DITCH BOTTOM.
3. NATIVE MATERIAL EXCAVATED FROM DITCH MAYBE
USED FOR BEDDING IF SUITABLE.
4. THE DIMENSIONS STATED MIGHT ALTER BASED ON
SITE DISCUSSIONS AND WHEN NECESSARY.

2400

EXISTING PIPELINE
PROPOSED
NEW PIPELINE
2000

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

500mm

500mm
GRADE GRADE

1000mm

1000mm
NATIVE
BACKFILL NATIVE
BACKFILL
(FILTERED OF ROCKS)

NPS 36" NPS 36"

914mm

914mm
PIPELINE PIPELINE

BEDDING
300mm 914mm 300mm (MIN. 300mm)
300mm 914mm 300mm
MINIMUM SPACE REQ. 5m

TRENCH DETAIL : PIPE BURIED IN NORMAL SOIL TRENCH DETAIL : PIPE BURIED IN HARD SOIL

2400

WATER LEVEL

CONSTRUCTION
500mm

GRADE

CONTRACTOR CLIENT
MIN. COVER MIN. COVER
1000mm

CLIENT :
PETRONAS GAS BERHAD
NATIVE SEGAMAT OPERATION CENTRE (101671-H)
BACKFILL GAS TRANSMISSION & REGASIFICATION
KM 10, LEBUHRAYA SEGAMAT - KUANTAN
(FILTERED OF ROCKS) 85000 SEGAMAT
JOHOR DARUL TAKZIM
MALAYSIA
NPS 36"
914mm

PIPELINE CONTRACTOR :

BEDDING SUB CONTRACTOR :

(MIN. 300mm)

300mm 914mm 300mm

PROJECT:
ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING
(EPCC) OF PGU-I GAS PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (GRAPHITE)
TRENCH DETAIL : PIPE BURIED IN SWAMPY / LOOSE SOIL AREA CONTRACT NO: JOB NO:

PD&T/PGB/2019/326

DRAWING TITLE:

PIPELINE TRENCH DETAILS

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