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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item Description Page

1 Purpose 2

2 Scope 2

3 Definitions 2

4 Applicable Documents 2

5 Manpower 2

6 Tools & Equipment 3

7 Methods/Procedures 3‐4

8 Quality Control 5

9 Safety 5

10 Appendix 6
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1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 This method statement shall provide PCC with specific guidelines to carry out Plate load
Test to find the soil safe bearing capacity of Expansion Project BLUE@BIIP,Hidd..

1.2 To ensure that the work is carried out safely and in accordance with project issued
approved drawings and Tebodin project specifications

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 Scope of this document includes clearing of site and loading system to enable the
permanent works to be constructed.

3.0 DEFINITIONS

3.1 Arla foods – client

3.2 TEBODIN - Consultant

3.3 PCC – Contractor

4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

4.1 Site Preparation

4.2 Latest Issued Drawings

5.0 MANPOWER

5.1 Civil Engineer shall be responsible for the supervision and implementation of the method
statement. Manpower will consist of but not be limited to the following:

5.1.1 Civil Foreman

5.1.2 Technician (QEL)

5.1.3 Skilled Workers

5.1.4 Surveyor

5.1.5 Safety Officer

5.1.6 Flagman

5.1.7 Driver

5.1.8 Operator
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6.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

6.1 Below provide the Specific information of the Equipment, Tools & Instrument deployed to
carry out the work safely and effectively.

6.1.1 Excavator -1no

6.1.2 Steel Rectangular tube with 2 supports -1 no

6.1.3 25mm thick rigid steel plate of 450mm dia -1no

6.1.4 Hydraulic Pressure jack with calibrated dial gauge -1no

6.1.5 Calibrates dial gauge “ELE” for monitoring settlement – 3no

6.1.6 Aluminum sprit level – 1no

6.1.7 Hand Tools

6.1.8 Dial gauge Arms

6.1.9 3m long pipe for dial gauges

7.0 METHODS AND PROCEDURES

The Plate load test is to conducted @ the proposed foundation level.

7.1.1 Identify the required place with the Consultant engineer for the Load Test, No. of location that the
test to be carried out is 3 Nos, as per specification and drawing.

7.1.2 A circular area of 100-120 cm dia. should be trimmed flat according to the selected size of the plate.
Special care should be taken to obtain horizontal trimmed surface so that difference of settlement
values measured by three gauges could be minimized.

7.1.3 The plate should be rigid and normally flat on the underside. A mild steel plate used as a load bearing
plate & thickness should be least 25mm thickness and size of plate is 450mm dia.

7.1.4 The net allowable bearing capacity for the foundation is 500KN / sq.m.
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loading
system is adopted by using hydraulic jack to the rear side
of loaded truck as shown.

7.1.6 The loading from the truck to the hydraulic jack should be via the loading frame fixed to the rear side
of the truck.

7.1.7 The longitudinal axis of the loading column and the center of the plate shall be coincident: tendency
for the plat to tilt will be resisted.

7.1.8 Dial gauges shall be readable to + or – 0.01 mm.

7.1.9 No activity should be carried out near to the load testing Ares during the test. Take all the necessary
care to avoid vibrations or shocks that could affect the results.

7.1.10 Records shall be maintained during loading and unloading by the laboratory. Plot these values of
settlement against the applied pressure.

See below sample test worksheet.

APPLIED LOAD BEARING PRESSURE SETTLEMENT READINGS 'mm'

MEAN
KN KN/m2 Dial gauge 1 Dial gauge 2 Dial gauge 3
1st Cycle
0.0 0
15.9 100
31.8 200
47.7 300
63.6 400
79.5 500
63.6 400
47.7 300
31.8 200
15.9 100
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0.0 0
2nd Cycle
31.80 200
47.7 300
63.6 400
79.5 500
79.5 500
63.6 400
47.7 300
31.80 200
0.0 0

3rd Cycle
31.8 200
47.7 300
63.6 400
79.5 500
79.5 500
63.6 400
47.7 300
31.8 200
0.0 0

NOTE: Sample Values for the Plate Load Test.

7.2 Plot the curve of bearing pressure and settlement shall be recorded.
7.3 After drawing the load settlement curve, the next point to identify the failure point on the load settlement
curve
7.4 Safe bearing capacity of soil = ultimate bearing capacity/Factor of safety

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL

8.1 PCC Engineer will be assigned to do quality control and quality assurance
requirement of this work.

9.0 SAFETY

9.1 Approved work permit shall be obtained prior to start work.

9.2 Work execution shall be carried out in accordance with the method statement and
approved Inspection and Test Plan.

9.3 Toolbox meeting shall be conducted prior to start the works.

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9.4
All equipment shall be inspected prior to use.

9.5 Workers should wear the appropriate PPE required for the job.

9.6 Good housekeeping must be maintained for the duration of the works.

9.7 Continuous monitoring and inspection shall be implemented to detect and correct
unsafe practices while performing the work activities.
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Appendix: 1
INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN