METHOD STATEMENT FOR LAYING OF UTLITY DUCT PIPE

SPL ECR Ref. No.: SPL/MM_P2/MS/HW/030 Lea Associates South

HIGHWAY PVT Asia Pvt. Ltd.,
LTD

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing reinforced cement concrete NP4 pipes, for utlity
crossing across the road as per design and drawings.

The scope of work includes the following Excavation, Bedding for Pipe, Laying of pipes, Jointing and
Back Filling.

EQUIPMENT

 Backhoe loader/excavator

 Dewatering Pump (if required)

 Dumpers

 Crane

MATERIALS:

All materials used in the construction shall conform to the requirements of Section 1000 of MoRTH. Each
consignment of cement concrete pipes shall be inspected, tested before incorporation in the work and
should conform to IS 458.

REFERENCE:

 NHAI CIRCULAR RW/NH-33044/029/2015-S&R (R) 22.11.2016

 IRC 98-2011 : guidelines for accommodation utility services on the road in urban area

RESPONSIBILITY:

Section In-charge will be responsible for quality control of the section for the construction of utility duct.
Further field engineers, surveyors, supervisors and lab technicians will assist him.

Example Typical Drawing

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 METHOD STATEMENT FOR LAYING OF UTLITY DUCT PIPE
SPL ECR Ref. No.: SPL/MM_P2/MS/HW/030 Lea Associates South
HIGHWAY PVT Asia Pvt. Ltd.,
LTD

PROCEDURE
Excavation: The foundation bed shall be excavated true to the lines and grades shown as per the
drawings
Bedding for Pipe: The bedding shall be done with granular material on specified thickness below the
pipes as per the approved drawing. The bed shall be compacted/rammed with adequate water.
Laying of Pipes
The arrangement for lowering the pipes in the bedding shall be done carefully so as not to cause
damage or undue strain to the pipes, preferably it shall be done by means of cranes or machinery
suitable to unload the pipe in undisturbed manner, manual labour engaged to sitting the pipe in propoer
manner.
The laying of NP4 pipes shall start from the outlet end & shall be completed at the inlet end to specified
lines & grades as specified in the approved drawing.
Joints are interlocked in proper manner to avoid the slippages. Wooden piece supports are provided to
avoid the roll of pipes
Jointing shall be done with cement mortar as specified in the drawings. Before, jointing of pipes the area
nearby the joints are cleared and free from dust. The jointing shall be made with care so that the interior
surface is smooth & consistent with the interior surface of the pipe. The joints shall be kept damp for at
least four days till the joints are sufficiently hardened.
Back Filling: Trenches shall be backfilled after the completion of jointing and encasing. The backfill soil
shall be free from boulders, large roots, organic soil and any deleterious material and should be
approved from the Engineer. Care should be taken while backfilling upto 300 mm above the top of the
pipe, the soil should be thoroughly rammed, tamped or vibrated in layers not exceeding 150 mm, special
care should be taken while consolidating the materials under the haunches of the pipe.
Approved light mechanical means or tamping equipment can be used this purpose.
Filling of the trench should be carried out simultaneously on both sides of the pipe in such a manner that
unequal pressures do not occur.
Quality Control Testing and Acceptance: Quality control tests as per MORTH 1000 & 2900 shall be
followed .
Safety & Environment: While working Safety & Environment Procedure shall be followed as per
approved EHS Manual.

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