Plate Load Test As Per JGS 1521 - 2012

NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED (NHSRCL)
CONSTRUCTION OF MUMBAI - AHMEDABAD HIGH

SPEED RAIL, PACKAGE NO. MAHSR-C-4
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED
HEAVY CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE INDEPENDENT COMPANY
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED PLATE LOAD TEST AS PER
HCI IC JGS 1521-2012
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (Package No.
MAHSR –C-4) O20361-S-VIA-000-ME-01501
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CONSTRUCTION OF MUMBAI - AHMEDABAD HIGH SPEED RAIL,

PACKAGE NO. MAHSR C-4
NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED
LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED
METHOD STATEMENT FOR PLATE LOAD TEST

AS PER JGS 1521-2012
Document No.
O20361-S-VIA-000-ME-01501, Rev E
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sl. No. Description Page No.
1 INTRODUCTION 7
2 SCOPE OF THE REPORT 8
3 CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS 8
4 REFERENCES 8
5 RESOURCES 8
6 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY 9
7 APPARATUS REQUIRED 11
8 TEST DETAILS 14
9 TEST PROCEDURE 14
10 DIGITAL DATA ACQUISITION 22
11 TEST COMPLETION 22
12 INTERPRETATION OF TEST RESULTS 22
13 BACKFILL 24
14 MANDATORY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 24
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE I – PLATE LOAD TEST DATA FORMAT 26
ANNEXURE II – GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLATE LOAD TEST 30
ANNEXURE III – PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO CONTROL

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SPREAD OF COVID-19
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Sl No. List of Figures Page No.
1 Complete Alignment of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project 7
2 Package C-4 Location Map 7
3 Functional Organization Chart for Plate load test 10
4 Typical Test set-up for Plate load test with Apparatus 11
5 Typical Pressure/Loading gauge 13
6 Data Logger connected to LVDTs and Pressure Gauge and Stop watch 13
7 Flowchart for generalized procedure for conducting plate load test 15
8 Typical Cross section showing the sloped arrangement to reach test level 15
9 Typical arrangement of sump pumping method 16
10 Typical Loading pattern for loading in stages (JGS 1521-2012)) 17
11 Load versus Settlement curve 19
12 Log P versus S curve 21
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Sl No. List of Tables Pg No.
1 Authority & Responsibility for conducting Plate load test 9
2 Recommended loading and unloading procedure as per JGS 1521-2012 20
3 Load increment to be followed as per JGS 1521-2012 21
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1 Introduction
The Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project is the first High Speed Rail (HSR)
network planned to be constructed in India. The MAHSR Project line connects Mumbai, located in
Maharashtra State with Ahmedabad in Gujarat State, passing through one Union Territory, Dadra and
Nagar Haveli (refer Figure 1). The entire stretch is divided into 8 packages from C1 to C8. The Package
C4 of High Speed Rail Project is awarded to Larsen & Toubro Ltd. The scope of work of Package C-
4 consists of Design and Construction of Civil and Building Works including Testing and
Commissioning on Design Build Lump Sum Price basis for Double Line High Speed Railway
involving Viaducts, Bridges, Maintenance Depots, Tunnel, Stations (Vapi, Bilimora, Surat and
Bharuch), and Surat Depot, between Zaroli Village at Maharashtra-Gujarat Border and Vadodara from
MAHSR Km. 156.600 to MAHSR Km. 393.700, excluding Works for 04 No. PSC Bridges and 07
No. Steel Truss Bridges, in the State of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
for the Project for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail. The alignment of the
MAHSR C4 package is shown in Figure 2.
Fig: C4 Location Map C4
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2 Scope of the report
The report briefly describes the test methodology for carrying out Plate load test to determine the
ultimate bearing capacity and deformation characteristics of the ground based on the relationship
between load applied on the loading plate and the displacement observed. This method statement of
Plate load test as per JGS 1521-2012 is applicable for all the test locations throughout the chainage from
Ch. 156.6 km to Ch. 393.7. The general arrangement of plate load test using Dead load are attached as
Annexure II - Plate Load test drawings. In addition, separate drawings providing the details of location,
test levels, UBC etc. shall be submitted for Engineer’s approval.
3 Contractual requirements
The following clauses are considered for preparation of this method statement,
Employer’ Requirements (Design Requirements and Criteria)
 Cl 1.1.4 of Section VI-2 Division 02000: Viaduct and Bridges
Employer’ Requirements (Technical Specifications)

 Cl 2.1.6 of Section VI-3 Division 02000: Viaduct and Bridges.
 Cl 2.3 (d) of Section VI-3 Division 02000: Viaduct and Bridges.
 Cl 2.3 (f) of Section VI-3 Division 02000: Viaduct and Bridges
 Cl 2.5 of Section VI-3 Division 02000: Viaduct and Bridges.
4 References
 JGS 1521-2012 – Japanese Geotechnical Society Standard – Method for Plate Load Test
 IS:1888 – 1982: (Reaffirmed-2016) Method of Load test on Soils
5 Resources
5.1 Equipment’s for Setting up test Arrangement
 Excavator
 Dewatering Pump 5 hp
 Tyre mounted Hydraulic Crane (Capacity as required)
 Level measuring Instrument
 Rock breakers
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5.2 Manpower
As per Employer’s Requirements, the qualifications of the following personnel to be adhered to Clause
1.5.3.
 Construction Manager
 Engineering Manager (Geotechnical)
 Geotechnical Engineer
 Safety Engineer
 Surveyor
6 Authority and responsibility
Table 1 Authority & Responsibility for conducting Plate load test

Department/ Role & Responsibility
Position
 Overall management of the Plate load test team
 Draw the resources for the requirement for the assigned area/ scope of work
Construction Assuring that all facilities, equipment, and personnel are adequate to perform the
Manager required work, and those personnel should be trained and qualified to perform their
assigned jobs
 Review and control of the quality assurance and test procedures
 Overall management of testing and provide technical support t
Engineering
Manager  Interact with client representative, HQ design team and site team for geotechnical
related clearances
(Geotechnical)
 Prepare work schedule base on test schedule and monitor the same
 Ensure requirements as per technical specification.
Geotechnical  Carry out the field activities as per approved work methods with the required Quality
Engineer and EHS
 Report preparation and submission of document.
Safety
 Ensure for safe work at site.
Engineer  Ensure the work as per approved work method
 Establish control points and marking co-ordinates at test location.
Surveyor  Responsible for the survey activities and maintain records.
 Directly supervises the work activity on the site and has full control over the use of
the workers and equipment.
Foreman  Ensures that the work is carried out in all full compliance with the approved method
statement, and in a manner that confirms to the safety requirements. Reports to the
engineer when the works is complete and ready for inspection.
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CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
ENGINEERING SAFETY
MANAGER ENGINEER
GEOTECHNICAL
SURVEYOR FOREMAN
ENGINEER
Figure 1
(Functional Organization Chart for Plate load test)
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7 Apparatus required
All the apparatus used for conducting plate load test shall conform to JGS 1521-2012. The major
apparatus required for conducting plate load test as per JGS 1521-2012 is shown in Figure 4. The
description of the apparatus as per JGS 1521-2012 is explained in the next section.
Figure 2
(Typical Test set-up for Plate load test with Apparatus)
7.1 Loading Plate
As per clause 4.2 of JGS 1521-2012, the standard loading plate shall be atleast 300mm in diameter, and
plate shall be selected according to the required maximum load and the soil and rock properties,
hardness, gravel diameter, cracks and other conditions of the ground surface being tested. The thickness
of loading plate shall be 25mm or more as per clause 4.2 of JGS 1521-2012. However, the contractor
is proposing the loading plate of 300 mm (minimum) diameter with 25 mm thickness for conducting
plate load test. Based on the type of strata and load the diameter of the plate shall be proposed for each
test location. The loading plate is provided with reinforcing ribs as per JGS 1521-2012.
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7.2 Hydraulic Jack
The jack is the device that gives the actual load applied to the loading plate. In general, the jack loading
capacity should be 1.2 times the maximum test load as per Clause 4.3.2 of JGS 1521-2012. The jack
shall also be capable of smooth loading and unloading, and it shall be able to maintain a specified load
during testing.
7.3 Support post
The support post is the component that transmits the load produced by the jack against the reaction
members to the loading plate. It shall have sufficient load-bearing capacity and stiffness with respect to
the maximum test load. The support post may be provided depending up on the site requirement.
7.4 Reaction force components
The reaction force for jacks shall be supported by reaction force components. When the test is
conducted outdoors, anchors or an actual load shall be used to form the reaction structure. The reaction
force components by actual load shall be sufficiently stable with respect to movement and toppling
under such a load. Dead load is used as the actual load and its capacity shall be at least 1.2 times the
maximum test load as per Clause 4.3.5 of JGS 1521-2012. Reaction is offered through dead load
applied on beams. (Refer Dwg in Annexure II)
The reaction component shall be installed symmetrically at location at a distance five or more times
the diameter of the loading plate as measured from the centre of the loading plate.
7.5 Loading/Pressure Gauges
The loading gauge shall have capacity at least equal to the maximum test load. As per Clause 4.4.2 of
JGS 1521-2012, the accuracy of the loading gauge shall be within ± 2.5 % of the maximum test load.
The pressure gauge or loading gauge shall ideally have capacity in the range of 1.2 times to 5 times the
maximum test load. Either load cell or proving ring or the like is often used a loading gauge. The loading
gauge or pressure gauge shall be capable of measuring with a precision of 1%.
Load is applied through hydraulic jack connected to motor operated power pack. The pressure gauge is
in the hydraulic jack displays the pressure inside the jack which can be converted to load. In addition,
the pressure reading is converted to signal using pressure transducer for storing in the data logger.
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Figure 3
(Typical Pressure/Loading gauge)
7.6 Displacement Gauges
Displacement is measured through LVDT (Linear Variable Displacement Transducer) with transducer
at 4 locations. Measurement of displacement is available through LVDT digital meter. Data logger will
store the readings from pressure gauge, LVDT with timestamp for UBC test report generation.
Displacement gauges shall have sufficient range with respect to the anticipated displacement in
response to the maximum test load. The displacement gauges shall ideally have a range of at least 30
mm as per Clause 4.4.3 of JGS 1521-2012. As per Clause 5.3.2 of JGS 1521-2012, the reference beam
support stand shall be placed at a distance of atleast three times the diameter of the loading plate as
measured from the centre of the loading plate.
7.7 Stopwatch
The stopwatch shall be capable of measuring the duration at the test.
8 Test details
8.1 Test location
The test shall be conducted at the proposed foundation level of pier for viaduct & bridges, station rigid
frame, approach lines to depot/maintenance depot etc. as per the contract requirement. Plate load test
provides the records of bearing capacity for spread foundation works at the specific test location.
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8.2 Test load/Pressure
The maximum test load that is applied is equal to the ultimate bearing capacity required for the
particular test location. The UBC will vary from 600 kN/m2 to 1800 kN/m2 as per Standard drawings
of Employer’s Requirements.
8.3 Size and shape of loading plate
The proposed loading plate size is 300 mm diameter with 25 mm thickness. The loading plate is
provided with reinforcing ribs as per JGS 1521-2012. Based on the type of strata and load the diameter
of the plate shall be proposed for each test location.
8.4 Loading method
The proposed loading platform for conducting plate load test is dead load to provide reaction to the
hydraulic jack.
9 Test procedure
9.1 General
For conducting plate load test, the loading plate shall be placed at the foundation level and the load is
applied by means of hydraulic jack. The reaction to the jack is provided by the dead load. The Dead
load (as loading platform) is used to provide reaction. Settlement of the plate is measured through
LVDT (Linear Variable Displacement Transducer) with transducer at 4 locations. The LVDT’s are
fixed to the reference beam which remain undisturbed during the test.
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Figure 6
(Data Logger connected to LVDTs and Pressure Gauge and Stop watch)
The generalized procedure for conducting plate load test is presented in the flow chart in Figure 7.
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Figure 7
(Flowchart for generalized procedure for conducting plate load test)
9.2 Excavation for test setup
This section describes the process of open excavation for plate load test.
 Before the excavation for the plate load test is commenced, the site shall be cleared of
vegetation, brushwood, stumps of trees etc. The working area is thus established on the site and
the levels from nearest benchmark shall be transferred to particular location, establishing
temporary benchmark.
 Open excavation method shall be carried out using excavators for soil strata and rock breakers
for rocky strata. Open excavation shall facilitate the conduction of plate load test which is used
to ensure the ultimate bearing capacity.
 Detailed site survey shall be conducted to record existing ground level conditions and to mark
the area required and the obstructions. All the required equipment, manpower and supervisory
staff shall be mobilized.
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 Excavation shall be carried out as per the design profile using Excavators/Rock breakers (if
required). At locations where the water table is above the founding level of excavation,
dewatering shall be carried out. Dewatering shall be carried out according to the scheme suitable
for the existing soil profile, soil strata and discharge. The excavated materials suitable for
backfilling shall be carried out at the designated locations.
 Excavation inside/near any part of the existing services, structures shall always be properly
fenced and marked with suitable warning boards or lights. Measures shall be taken to safeguard
the utilities encountered during excavation. Material shall not be stacked near the edge of the
excavation or opening in the ground.
 Movement of equipment, trucks, and storage of excavated materials shall be such that it will not
obstruct any construction activities of adjacent structures. Wherever required, safety barriers
during excavation shall be provided.
Figure 8
(Typical Cross section showing the sloped arrangement to reach test level)
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9.2.1 Excavation in Soil
The soil profile as mentioned in the borelog shall be referred for excavation depth. Safe slope shall be
maintained during excavation in soil. Soil properties and layer thickness shall be chosen from the
nearest available bore log.
9.2.2 Excavation in Rock
Rock breakers shall be used for carrying out excavation in rocks. Boulders shall be handled carefully
while disposing the excavated rock mass. Water seepage if any shall be controlled by sump pumping.
9.3 Dewatering
9.3.1 Sump Pumping
This is the most common method of dewatering as gravity is the main playing force.
i. Sump is created in the excavated area into which the surrounding water converges and
accumulates facilitating easy discharge of water through robust solid handling pumps.
ii. Since the bottom of the sump is situated at a level lower than that of the excavation bottom, it
will abridge the seepage way along which groundwater from outside seeps into the excavation
zone and as a result the exit gradient of the sump bottom will be larger than that on the
excavation surface.
iii. If the excavation area is large, several sumps may be placed along the longer side or simply use
a long narrow sump which is called a ditch. Whereas in our case excavation area for plate load
test is very minimal, dewatering shall be carried out with single sump system. The water
collected in the sump shall be pumped out periodically using submersible pump.
The typical arrangement of sump pumping method is shown in Figure 9.
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Figure 9
(Typical arrangement of sump pumping method)
9.4 Detailed Procedure for conducting plate load test
1. The identified test location shall be sealed and barricading to be provided. The test is conducted
at the proposed founding level. To reach the founding level sloped arrangement is made from
the ground level. Safety to be ensured for the slope provided during execution.
2. The surface area of the test ground shall be levelled over an area at least three times the diameter
of the loading plate from the centre of the plate as per Clause 5.2.1 of JGS 1521-2012. A final
levelling operation shall be carried out prior to the test. The bottom of the test location shall be
coinciding with the level of the foundation.
3. If in case water table is above the level of foundation, water level to be lowered. The water level
shall be lowered below the level of foundation.
4. The ground shall be levelled and the loading plate shall be placed over it.
5. At the proposed test location, dead load is used as the loading platform.
6. The CG of the loading plate shall coincide with the CG of the dead load platform.
7. An initial seating pressure of 7 kPa is applied as a preliminary loading to improve the contact
between the ground and the loading plate. The seating pressure is released before starting the
test. In order to increase contact between the loading plate and the test ground, a thin layer of
dry sand may be spread over the test ground.
8. The load for first stage is then placed on plate and settlements are recorded by means of dial
gauges.
9. The load increments shall be one-eighth of the ultimate bearing capacity
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10. Displacement measurements at every loading step shall be recorded at 0, 1, 2 and 5 minutes and
thereafter for every 5 minutes up to 30 minutes as per Clause 5.4.4 of JGS 1521-2012.
11. The load at every step during loading is maintained for 30 minutes approximately.
12. After reaching the maximum test load, the unloading shall be carried out in stages with holding
time of 5 minutes for every stage.
9.4.1 In case bearing stratum is Rock
1. During the preparation of test surface, any parts of the rock that have been loosened by
excavation or any damaged rock shall be removed. The surface shall be levelled to eliminate
significant irregularities. The minimum extent to be finished is around 1.5 to 2 times larger than
the diameter of the loading plate as per Clause 5.2.2 of JGS 1521-2012.
2. In order to ensure proper contact between loading plate and test rock surface, a cement paste or
other facing material shall be applied to the test ground before placing the loading plate
3. The load at every step during loading is maintained for 5 minutes approximately instead of 30
minutes.
The loading steps, rate of loading & unloading and holding time for loading & unloading step is
mentioned in the Table 2.
Table 2 Recommended loading and unloading procedure as per JGS 1521-2012
Number of steps 8 steps
Soil and soft rock 0.2 MN/m2/min

Rate of loading and unloading
Hard rock 0.5 MN/m2/min
New loading steps 30 minutes for soil & 5 minutes for rock
Holding time for each loading
step
Unloading steps 5 minutes
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Figure 10
(Typical Loading pattern for loading in stages (JGS 1521-2012))
As indicated in Table 2, the maximum test load is applied in eight stages. The loading pattern is
indicated in the Figure 10. The load increment for every step is presented in Table 3.
Table 3 Load increment to be followed as per JGS 1521-2012

Step Load Increment Remarks
number
0 Seating pressure -
1 12.5% -
2 25.0% -
If settlement at 33.3% of UBC exceeds 1% of plate width, it
- 33.3%
has to bring it to the notice of Engineer
3 37.5% -
4 50.0% -
5 67.5% -
6 75.0% -
7 87.5% -
If settlement at UBC exceeds 10% of the plate width. it has to
8 100.0%
bring it to the notice of Engineer
The Plate load test data format is attached as Annexure -I
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10 Digital data acquisition
Load is applied through Hydraulic Jack connected to motor operated Power pack. The pressure gauge
is in the hydraulic jack displays the pressure inside the jack which can be converted to load. In addition,
the pressure reading is converted to signal using pressure transducer for storing in the data logger.
Displacement is measured through LVDT (Linear Variable Displacement Transducer) with transducer
at 4 Locations. Measurement of displacement is available through LVDT digital meter. Data Logger
will store the readings from pressure gauge, LVDT with time stamp for UBC test report generation.
11 Test completion
As per Cl 5.4.5 of JGS 1521-2012, when one of the following conditions is met, the final unloading
step of the test shall begin and the test shall then be concluded.
1. When the final stage in the set loading pattern has been reached and the prescribed time of load
maintenance has expired.
2. If the displacement suddenly increases drastically and when it becomes difficult to maintain the
load or apply new loading.
3. If cracks appear in the surrounding ground and the loading plate has tilted significantly, or
otherwise if the ground has been judged to have reached the fracture point.
Note - The general criteria in this case shall be displacement of approximately 10 % or more of the
loading plate diameter, a dramatic inflection point on the loading pressure versus settlement curve, or
similar.
12 Interpretation of test results
The interpretation of plate load test results based on the recorded data shall be as per clause 6 and 7 of
JGS 1521-2012. A separate report shall be submitted to Engineer after completion of the test.
12.1 Method of processing test results for determining UBC of the ground
Interpretation of test results shall be done as per Clause 6 of JGS 1521-2012. For the determination of
bearing characteristics of ground, loading pressure versus settlement (P v/s S) curves shall be prepared.
As per clause 6.1.3, UBC is taken as the loading pressure corresponding to the failure state of the
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ground. If no failure of ground is confirmed even after reaching maximum test load, the maximum test
load is taken as UBC.
If multiple failure states are confirmed, smallest of the loading pressure values shall be taken as the
UBC.
a) Loading pressure at the point at which settlement increases dramatically until it becomes
generally parallel to settlement axis in ‘P v/s S’ curve (Figure 11 curve A).
b) If (a) cannot be clearly determined and as long as the settlement of the plate does not exceed
10% of the plate diameter, UBC shall be interpreted to be the smaller of below
i. Loading pressure at which settlement linearly increases on ‘P v/s S’ curve (Figure 11
curve B)
ii. Loading pressure at which settlement becomes parallel to settlement axis on ‘log P v/s
S’ curve (Figure 12)
Figure 11: P versus S curve Figure 12: Log P versus S curve
c) If it is difficult to determine either (a) or (b) and it is confirmed that settlement of the plate
exceeds 10% of the plate diameter, loading pressure corresponding to the point at which
settlement is equal to 10% of plate diameter is considered as UBC.
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d) If there is a sudden and dramatic change in state of loading plate and surrounding ground and it
begins to be difficult to maintain the load or apply a new staged load, the corresponding loading
pressure is taken as UBC.
13 Backfill
1. Material of backfill shall confirm to the provisions of IS 1498:1970 Reaffirmed 2016.

Backfilling shall be done with inorganic materials, obtained from the excavation or borrow pits,
if suitable, and subject to approval by the Engineer.
2. After completion of foundation works and prior to backfilling. All forms, temporary shoring,
timber etc. shall be removed and excavation shall be cleaned of all trash, debris and perishable
materials. Backfilling shall begin only after the approval of Engineer,
3. Backfill shall not be dropped directly upon or against any structure or facility where there is
danger of displacement or damage
4. On completion of structures, the earth surrounding them shall be accurately finished to line and
grade as shown in the drawings. Finished surface shall be free of irregularities and depressions
and shall be within 50 mm of the specified level.
14 Mandatory safety requirements
 Every workman must be engaged after Screening, Safety induction & medical test.
 Every workman shall be allowed to work with Personal Protective Equipment (safety shoes,
Safety Helmet, Reflective Jackets, hand gloves, nose musk, ear plug, safety goggles).
 Area of work shall be barricaded with Boards with proper anchoring, bolting and weight to be
kept for stability of barricades.
 While planning excavation of test pit, it is important to plan against the following:
o Collapse of the sides,
o Material falling on the people working in the excavation,
o People and vehicles falling into the excavation,
o People being stuck by plant and machinery,
o Access to the excavation,
o Fumes, Toxic gas
o Underground utilities
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o Incidents to members of the public.

 Certified crane & vehicle shall only be deployed for the job
 Operator of valid license shall be permitted to operate the crane.
 Proper access and working platform should be provided to reach the work spot.
 Safety warning signs shall be places to provide adequate warning.
 Where natural lighting is not adequate, working light fittings or portable hand-lamps shall be
provided at workplace on the construction site. In the working spot illumination shall be 110
lux.
14.1 Preventive Measures to Control the spread of COVID-19 is attached as Annexure III
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ANNEXURE I – PLATE LOAD TEST DATA FORMAT
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PLATE LOAD TEST

Client
Date:
Project
Test no Plate shape
Location Plate size (mm)
Co-ordinates Plate thickness (mm)
Test level (m) Area of plate (mm2)
Water table (m) Least count of Dial gauge
Type of Strata Ram Area (mm2)
Applied Pressure Actual pressure Dial gauge reading (mm) Average Dial gauge Absolute settlement Total settlement
Step no Load (T) Time (min) Remarks
(kg/cm2) below plate (kg/cm2) reading (mm) (mm) (mm)
DG-1 DG-2 DG-3 DG-4
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ANNEXURE II – GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLATE LOAD TEST
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ANNEXURE III – PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO CONTROL SPREAD OF COVID-19
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HCI IC 1521-2012
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MAHSR –C-4) Rev E
COVID 19– SOP CHECKLIST
Name of the Project : MAHSR C-4

Location :
Date :
S. No Details Yes No NA Remarks
1 Barricading done for the work area with one entry/exit point
Workers transported from camp to work site in disinfected company
2
exclusive vehicle
3 Workers only from Labour camp deployed for work
4 Photo Identity card have been issued to all workers
5 Thermal scanning done for all Workers/Supervisors/Engineers
6 Soap/Hand sanitizers available at entry/exit point
7 Designated area and timing allocated to labours for food consumption.
8 (i) Trash bin available to dispose food waste
8 (ii) Trash bin cleaned frequently
9 Sanitization with disinfectant done for work sites, offices on a daily basis
10 Ambulance available in site for 24 X 7
11 Medical check-up for all people present in site at least once in a week
List of nearby hospitals identified to treat COVID 19 patients should be
12
displayed at the entry / exit points
13 Strict ban on non-essential visitors to work site
All vehicles and equipment’s present in site are being sanitized by
14
spraying disinfectant
15 Hard copy of SOP displayed at the entry/exit point
16 Posters with Do’s & Don’ts during this situation displayed in worksite
Tool box meeting to be done covering general guidelines for workers
such as
(a)Wearing of face cover/mask (b) Avoid shaking of hands (c) consumption
of Liquor, Gutkha, Tambaku, Paan etc is strictly prohibited (d) Spitting in
17 public places is prohibited (e) gathering in groups to be avoided (f) clean
their hands with soap/hand sanitizer frequently (g) Avoid touching mouth,
eyes and nose (h)Avoid sharing of food, water, utensils, mobile phones etc
(i) Maintain social distancing while travelling inside the vehicle (j) maintain
safe distance from each other
Section In-charge EHS Personal
Project Manager Time Office

Representative
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NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED (NHSRCL)

CONSTRUCTION OF MUMBAI - AHMEDABAD HIGH

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

HEAVY CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE INDEPENDENT COMPANY

CONSTRUCTION OF MUMBAI - AHMEDABAD HIGH SPEED RAIL,

NATIONAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR PLATE LOAD TEST

Sl. No. Description Page No.

2 SCOPE OF THE REPORT 8

6 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY 9

10 DIGITAL DATA ACQUISITION 22

12 INTERPRETATION OF TEST RESULTS 22

14 MANDATORY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 24

ANNEXURE I – PLATE LOAD TEST DATA FORMAT 26

ANNEXURE II – GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLATE LOAD TEST 30

ANNEXURE III – PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO CONTROL

Sl No. List of Figures Page No.

1 Complete Alignment of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project 7

2 Package C-4 Location Map 7

3 Functional Organization Chart for Plate load test 10

4 Typical Test set-up for Plate load test with Apparatus 11

5 Typical Pressure/Loading gauge 13

7 Flowchart for generalized procedure for conducting plate load test 15

9 Typical arrangement of sump pumping method 16

10 Typical Loading pattern for loading in stages (JGS 1521-2012)) 17

11 Load versus Settlement curve 19

12 Log P versus S curve 21

Sl No. List of Tables Pg No.

1 Authority & Responsibility for conducting Plate load test 9

2 Recommended loading and unloading procedure as per JGS 1521-2012 20

3 Load increment to be followed as per JGS 1521-2012 21

Fig: C4 Location Map C4

2 Scope of the report

Employer’ Requirements (Technical Specifications)

 IS:1888 – 1982: (Reaffirmed-2016) Method of Load test on Soils

6 Authority and responsibility

Table 1 Authority & Responsibility for conducting Plate load test

7.2 Hydraulic Jack

7.3 Support post

7.4 Reaction force components

7.5 Loading/Pressure Gauges

The stopwatch shall be capable of measuring the duration at the test.

8.1 Test location

8.2 Test load/Pressure

8.3 Size and shape of loading plate

8.4 Loading method

9.2 Excavation for test setup

9.2.1 Excavation in Soil

9.3.1 Sump Pumping

The typical arrangement of sump pumping method is shown in Figure 9.

9.4.1 In case bearing stratum is Rock

Table 2 Recommended loading and unloading procedure as per JGS 1521-2012

Number of steps 8 steps

Soil and soft rock 0.2 MN/m2/min

Table 3 Load increment to be followed as per JGS 1521-2012

The Plate load test data format is attached as Annexure -I

10 Digital data acquisition

12 Interpretation of test results

Figure 11: P versus S curve Figure 12: Log P versus S curve

1. Material of backfill shall confirm to the provisions of IS 1498:1970 Reaffirmed 2016.

14 Mandatory safety requirements

o Incidents to members of the public.