CHAAR FOR CONTRACTING s.a.r.l.

METHODS STATEMENTS

Rehabilitation of Agriculture Road in Tleil

Ref.: LEB/CO/RFQ/195/17

METHODS STATEMENTS

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EXCAVATION

Name of the Project Rehabilitation of Agriculture Roads in Tleil

Client Name UNDP

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION

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1- Title
Construction Method for Excavation Works.

2- Purposes
This Method Statement covers the requirements for Excavation Works for the
"Rehabilitation of Agriculture Roads in Tleil"

3- Scope of Works
The method statement includes all necessary works such as survey, precautions
barricades, safety signs, temporary access roads, temporary stockpiling of excavated soil
etc.

4- Site Planning & Preparation

 CHAAR shall ensure that all gate passes, permits, tools, materials for safety
precautions; manpower and Equipment are available before the commencement of any
work.
 All drivers shall have licenses and operators shall have third party certificates. Workers
and operators shall have basic safety induction related to project requirements.
 Safety signs and/or barricades shall be used for open excavation if existed to draw
attention to objects and situations that may affect the safety of personnel and/or public.
CHAAR shall have in possession sufficient number of road warning signs and barriers to
meet the requirements of construction.
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be issued to all workers such as safety
shoes, hardhats, working gloves, safety goggles, and basic Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) shall be fully enforced during excavation activities.
 Complete topographic survey, trial tests and trial trenches shall be executed prior to any
excavation works in order to specify the nature of soil and the type of existing services, if
any. Results of topographic survey as well as shop drawings shall be issued to
ENGINEER for approval prior to commencement of any excavation works
 The excavation work permits shall be obtained in coordination with ENGINEER's
representative on site and the Municipality of TLEIL including the permission for
removing any existing services, if any.
 All the required plants and equipment shall be parked near the point of excavation
and/or filling. All the plant and other machines shall be inspected and approved.
Inspection records and daily checklists should be available at site prior to start of the
work.
 Competent and trained personnel shall be available to direct and control mobile
equipment. Drivers and operators shall be instructed that no movement of equipment or
vehicles is allowed unless directed by those persons.
 The Project Manager shall be responsible for the control of all activities relevant to
excavation and filling works.
 Communication out of hearing distance on site shall be via mobile phones or two way
radio.

5- Work Methodology
5.1 Preparation and Setting out works
 Prior to excavation, CHAAR shall verify site conditions and note if any subsurface
irregularities is affecting the works related to this section.
 CHAAR shall check the location of all services on the submitted and approved
drawings. Underground utilities, if any, shall be located and marked, within and
surrounding construction areas, not less than five working days before
performing any work.
 The setting out shall be made at the beginning stage of the work taking into
consideration the approved shop drawings. All reference points, benchmarks
shall be made as necessary for the entire work prior to proceeding with the
works. The existing ground elevations shall be surveyed and the cross-sections
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shall be drawn.
 All existing facilities that are within the construction site radius, and considered to
be obstructing any work activities shall be removed or relocated as per
ENGINEER representative on site and the Municipality of TLEIL directions taking
into consideration all required safety and environmental measures. An adequate
protection shall be provided to services that cannot be relocated.
 Plant life, lawns, rock outcroppings and other features remaining as portion of
final landscaping shall be protected during excavation works.
 For the purpose of safety requirements, appropriate barriers and related
Signb0ards shall be installed throughout construction activities and neighbors
shall be warned of getting near the excavated areas.
 Also, bench marks, survey control points, existing structures, fences, sidewalks,
paving, curbs, etc. shall be protected from excavating equipment and vehicular
traffic

5.2 Earthwork Excavation

5.2.1 Excavation
Prior to commencement of excavation works in any areas, the followings shall be
checked and confirmed:
- All necessary permits are obtained
- Site clearance is complete
- Setting out is complete
- Stockpile/ disposal area and hauling roads have been established, checked
for any existing or future utilities
- All existing underground utilities and services, if any, shall be identified.
- Special precautions and protection shall be taken into consideration if
necessary.
- All personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be issued to all workers such
as safety shoes, hardhats, working gloves, safety goggles, and basic
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be fully enforced during the
construction activities. ,
- Before commencing any excavation works in any areas, all the relevant
permits shall be obtained and ENGINEER's representative on site should be
"present for final inspection and approval.
- After ENGINEER's approval, the excavation works shall be carried out in
strict compliance with project specifications and requirements, using
appropriate machines, after protecting adjacent structures (if any) in order to
prevent any damage during excavation work.
- All necessary clearing and site preparation works shall be performed
accordingly in strict compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Upon completing the site clearance, the surveying activity shall commence to
accurately establish all obstructions, if any and to locate any existing utilities
and services.
- Prior to excavation works, all necessary precautions shall be taken, including
the provisions for all temporary supporting safety barriers and fences, to
protect facilities or services from damage or interface during the execution of
the works.
- Excavation shall be carried out to the lines and levels as shown on the shop
drawings and set out by the field surveyor and in compliance with the design
requirements and geotechnical report for working elevation to install
foundations as well as project requirements and specifications.
- Any conditions encountered at site, such as unrecorded services or others
objects discovered during excavation, shall be notified to ENGINEER and
recorded.
- In any case of damages, CHAAR shall reinstate at its own cost all public and

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private property affected by its works on site.

- The excavated areas must be trimmed, cleaned from loose materials and
compacted as may be applicable.
- During excavation works. Unsuitable materials shall be hauled away to
designated disposal areas outside the site with the approval of Municipality of
TLEIL. The dump truck hauling the excavated materials shall not be
overweight and shall respect the limited weight allowed by local traffic law.
- Excavations and disposal of the materials shall be done by raddozer,
excavator, and pick-up working simultaneously.
- Excavated materials approved as fill shall be stockpiled at approved location
and in sufficient quantities to meet Project schedule and requirements.
5.2.2 Manual Excavation
 Manual excavation may be used to determine the existence, the location
including depth, size, shape, composition and condition of all existing utilities
and services such as all sewer, water mains and lines, gas mains, oil lines,
electric (both power and lighting), telephone ... and to protect them.
 Before commencing manual excavation in any areas, CHAAR shall obtain
approval from ENGINEER's representative on site and all relevant permits
shall be obtained.
 The width of manually excavated trenches shall be such that a workman is
able to excavate safely and efficiently to the required depth. The labors shall
be provided with all means required for protection during manual excavation
as may be necessary.
5.2.3 Proper Sizing of Excavations
 Final excavation to the required formation level shall be accomplished
carefully to avoid over excavations. Any over excavation shall be filled as
required using approved materials as per project specifications.

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Filling for Road Construction

Name of the Project Rehabilitation of Agriculture Roads in Tleil

Client Name UNDP

METHOD STATEMENT FOR FILLING FOR ROAD CONTRUCTION

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1- Work Methodology
1.1 Preparation of Formation Level
Prior to commencement with filling works, the followings shall be planned for and
made ready for safe & proper execution of the activities:
 After excavation completion, the Surveyor shall check the level of the excavation and
marks the fill required.
 "Formation" level shall be carried out.
 Where the formation level of the excavation is to receive fill, it shall be scarified,
watered and compacted as specified.
 Prior to commencement of any filling, the Project Manager may require to proof roll
the formation using a roller.
1.2 Description and Approval of filling Materials
 Where the excavated materials are rock, stony ground, or other materials unsuitable
for filling, CHAAR shall transport suitable materials from borrow areas.
 Fill materials shall be uniformly graded granular materials, capable of meeting the
specified compaction requirements and having adequate permeability to permit free
drainage through it. fill materials shall be in strict compliance with project
specifications
 CHAAR shall submit to the Engineer for approval, the name of imported fill materials
suppliers including all necessary Certificates showing if the products meet or exceed
the project specifications
 4.5 kg samples of each type of fill shall be submitted by CHAAR for testing as
required in the laboratory. The results shall then be submitted to the Engineer for final
approval
1.3 Placing of fill
 All personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be issued to all workers such as safety
shoes, hardhats, working gloves, safety goggles, and basic Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) shall be fully enforced during the construction activities
 Before commencing any filling activities in any areas, all relevant permits shall
be obtained and ENGINEER's representative on site should be present for final
inspection and approval
 Filling shall not be placed against any structure until it has been inspected by the
Project Manager and ENGINEER's representative on site and approved for
filling
 Approved filling materials shall be placed in the vicinity of the excavated area
and then filling shall proceed using proper equipment with utmost care to
prevent damage to the structure
 Placing, spreading, watering and compacting fill materials shall be done in strict
compliance with the construction drawings and project specifications
 After installation of road layers; suitable excavated materials shall be filled
around the road in layers up to the required finished ground level
 The fill materials shall be watered and mixed as necessary to ensure, that prior to
compaction, the moisture content has reached the required values. The
characteristics of the additional water, that has to be added during placement of fill
materials in order to achieve the required compaction, shall be as per project
specifications unless otherwise approved by ENGINEER.
 Fill materials shall be placed in uniform layers and shall be brought up uniformly
on all sides of the structure. It shall be placed in layers not exceeding 300 mm thick,
compacted by a suitable compactor.
 Once the works are completed, all surplus fill materials shall be removed from
site to an approved location.

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1.4 Testing for fill

 During filling procedures CHAAR shall perform laboratory material tests in
accordance with ASTM D1557 or ASTM D698 and/or AASHTO T180 as required in
project specifications. The object of these tests is to determine the best field moisture
content of the materials and the relationship between the number of compaction
equipment passes and density attained. ENGINEER's representative on site may
order additional compaction tests when he deems them necessary
 When tests indicate that work does not meet specified requirements, CHAAR shall
remove the materials, replace, compact, and retest at his own cost and until work
meets the, specified requirements.

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Cast in Place Concrete for Road

Name of the Project Rehabilitation of Agriculture roads in Tleil

Client Name UNDP

METHOD STATEMENT FOR CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

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1- Plant and Equipment

The following major plant and equipment shall be allocated for Cast-in-Place
Concrete
Works:
Concrete Transit- Mixers as required
1 Concrete Mobile Mixer
1 Concrete Vibrator
2- Materials Source and Description
Concrete for construction of final layer of the road shall be produced by CHAAR on site
and shall receive ENGINEER's approval on mix design in strict compliance with project
requirements and specifications.
When the proposed mix has been approved, no variations shall be made in the mix
properties or in the type, size, grading zone or source of any of the constituents without
written approval by ENGINEER.
Approved admixtures, indicated in concrete mix designs, shall be used when required.
3- Material Delivery & Storage
3.1 Preparation of Concrete on Site for Canal Construction
3.2.1 Materials Specifications and Storage
Cement
 Cement, unless otherwise approved or specified shall be Sulphate resisting cement
conforming to the requirements of ASTM C150, (or ENGINEER specification)
 Cement shall be used in the order in which it is delivered to site
 Cements of different types or manufacture shall not be used in combination
Aggregates
• ENGINEER shall approve quarries and aggregates/sand
 Fine and Coarse Aggregates shall be conform to the requirements ASTM C33 (or
ENGINEER specification)
 Fine aggregate shall consist of clean, washed natural or crushed sand of uniform
gradation. They shall be free from deleterious substances
Coarse aggregate shall consist of washed gravel or washed crushed rock having hard,
strong durable pieces, free from adherent coating, or other weak, deleterious
substances that can damage the reinforcement steel
Water
Water for mixing concrete and washing aggregates shall be satisfying the
recommendations given in ASTM C1602, clean, and free from injurious amounts of
oil, acid, alkali organic matter, sulphates or other substances that can adversely affect
concrete strength or durability
Admixtures
• Approved admixtures, indicated in concrete mix designs, shall be used when required:
- Accelerating admixtures shall be used in cold weather
- Retarding admixtures shall be used during hot weather
- Air entraining agent to normal weight concrete mix shall be added for works
exposed to exterior
- Water-reducing admixture shall be used in concrete as required for workability
- Admixtures containing chloride or corrosive agents shall not be used
Delivery and Storage
- Aggregates shall be delivered to site in clean and suitable vehicles. Different
types or sizes of aggregates shall not be delivered in one vehicle
- All materials which have been damaged or are contaminated or do not comply
with the project specifications shall be rejected and removed immediately from
the site at CHAAR own expenses
- Cement bags shall be stored in dry, weather tight buildings, bins, or silos that
shall exclude contaminants
- Fine and coarse aggregates should be stored separately in a manner to avoid
segregation and prevent contamination with other materials or other sizes of
aggregates
- Aggregates and Cement Bags shall not be stored in contact with the ground and
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shall be protected against the intrusion of the ground and other foreign matter
- Admixtures shall be stored against contamination, evaporation, or damage.
Liquid admixtures shall be protected from freezing and from temperature
changes that could affect adversely their characteristics.
Change of Materials
 When brand, type, size, or source of cement materials, aggregates, water or
admixtures are proposed to be changed, new data from new trial mixtures or
evidence that indicates that the change shall not affect adversely the relevant
properties of the concrete shall be submitted to ENGINEER for acceptance before
use in concrete.
3.2.2 Mix Design
 Mix design shall be prepared in accordance with ACI 301 for each type of concrete,
using previously tested and approved materials
 Materials for concrete shall be used in proportion so as to minimize water content
and provide adequate workability and proper consistency
 Proportioning for normal weight concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 301 and
ACI 211.1
 Mix design and test results of mix trials shall be prepared by CHAAR in accordance
with the table below and submitted to ENGINEER's representative for final approval
4- Rejected Materials
All materials which have been damaged or are contaminated or do not comply with the
Project specifications shall be rejected and removed immediately from the site at CHAAR
own expenses.
5- Site Planning & Preparation
Prior to commencement with the Concrete works, the followings shall be planned for and
made ready for safe & proper execution of the activities:
- Arrange all necessary certificates for plant operators and drivers.
- Arrange accessibility to site mainly for trucks, transit-mixers and mobile pumps and
control to be done by competent and trained personnel
- Provide all the required plant and tools, necessary for the execution of the works such as
substitutes for the critical works like vibrators during the time of placement
- Provide all site staff and labor with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
such as safety shoes, hardhats, working gloves, safety goggles, and basic Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) that shall be fully enforced during the execution of works
- Provide site Staff with the shop drawings and approved materials details
6- Work methodology
The following describes the work methodologies to be implemented during the execution of
the Concrete Works.
6.1 Preparatory Works
 ENGINEER representative must checkup that sub-base and base course layers
are well compacted before putting the concrete layer
 Prior to the pouring of concrete, the base course layer must be clean and
moistened with water.
 Prior to the placing of concrete, the Site Engineer & Quality Control Inspector
must ensure that the form works are clean and placed in accordance with
relevant approved drawings
 Prior to casting, the area of concrete shall be inspected by ENGINEER
representative and approved by him in writing
 Concrete placing shall not begin until getting the final approval and signature of
ENGINEER
6.2 Concrete Placement
During the concrete placement, the Project Manager shall check the following:
 All personnel protective equipment shall be provided and worn in accordance
with project safety rules and regulations
• All materials handling shall be done in accordance with Project procedures
• All concrete placements shall be monitored by the Project Manager
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 The minimum mixing time of concrete should be sufficient to form a uniform mass
and the concrete shall not exceed the time limit for remaining in the mixer. This
limit shall not, in any case, be longer than two hours from the time the water is
added to the mix
 The temperature of concrete at the time of discharge from the conveying vehicle
shall not be less than 5°C and not more than 28°C except with the approval of
ENGINEER
• The slump value shall be measured in accordance with ASTM C143
 Wet Water shall not be added to concrete in the field
 All concrete should be thoroughly consolidated by vibrating, but should not be
over- vibrated
 Concrete shall be cast to the exact heights and levels shown on the approved
Shop drawings set-out on site by the Surveyor prior to any placement.
 The surface must be toughen and roughen by the required plants and tools to
make it accessible for vehicles.
6.3 Protection of Fresh Concrete
 Freshly placed concrete shall be protected from rainfall and from water running
over the surface until it is sufficiently hard to resist damage from this cause
 No traffic shall be allowed on any concrete surface until it is hard enough to
resist damage by such traffic
 Concrete placed in the Permanent Works shall not be subject to any structural
loading until it attains at least its minimum average strength
6.4 Curing
Both horizontal and vertical surfaces of structural concrete shall be protected from
loss of moisture by the implementation of an approved curing process immediately
after compaction. Curing period shall be as per the requirements of the project
specifications Section 03390: Concrete Curing and in accordance with ACI 308
requirements. The concrete curing shall be carried out, subject to ENGINEER's
approval, either by water spraying or by covering exposed surfaces with a film of
curing compound at a rate recommended by the manufacturer.
The duration of concrete curing should be determined according to the strength
development of concrete according to the degree of exposure of the structure to
external environmental elements.
7- Concrete Testing
All concrete tests and checks carried out on site shall be in the presence of or as
directed by ENGINEER's representative on site.
 Necessary arrangements for sampling and testing of fresh and hardened
concrete shall be made in accordance with project specifications
• Concrete cylinder shall be 150 mm diameter
 The minimum rate of sampling for structural reinforced concrete shall be every 20
cu.m of concrete placed with a minimum of one sample taken every day on which
the mix is used. From each sample, four cylinders shall be made, two for testing
seven days after casting and two for testing 28 days after casting. The average
strength of the two cylinders crushed at 28 days shall be referred to as one test
result. Compressive strength tests shall be in accordance with ASTM C39/C39M
 Cylinders shall be clearly marked with the date of casting and accurate records
shall be supplied to ENGINEER, stating the dates of taking and testing of
samples, together with the results of tests and the exact position from which the
sample was taken
• One slump test shall be taken for each set of concrete test cylinders taken
• One air content test shall be made for each set of concrete test cylinders taken.

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Rip Rap Stone Walls Construction

Name of the Project Rehabilitation of Agriculture Roads in Tleil

Client Name UNDP

METHOD STATEMENT FOR RIP RAP STONE WALLS CONSTRUCTION

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1- Work Methodology
 Arrival on site.
 Get to place of work. The area will be assessed to ensure a safe route is possible.
Vehicles will be parked in the correct location and where required High Visibility
clothing will be worn at all times.
 Steel toe capped boots will be worn at all times.
 Any equipment and stone brought onto site will be unloaded in a safe area and near
the area of work.
 An area for waste will be established and any waste materials generated will be kept in
this area. Waste materials will be removed off site by Chaar.
 Gloves will be worn when handling and transporting any materials.
 Plot out where the retaining wall will sit at the bottom of the slope, using stakes and
string for a straight terrace, a garden hose for a curved one.
 Foundations / footings may need to be dug. This will either be done manually by spade
or for large areas by mechanical digger. Only suitably trained operatives will use
mechanical equipment. Dig a trench in which the first course of stone will be fully or
mostly submerged. This will help the retaining wall withstand the pressure exerted on it
by the slope it is holding back. Compact well the base of trench before putting the
stones.
 Stones will be lifted into the correct position. Heavy or awkward shaped stones will be
lifted by two people.
 Stones may require some cutting. In which case a stihl saw is used. All operatives will
be suitably trained in using a stihl saw safely. Dust mask and eye protection will be
worn when using the saw.
 Terraces of natural stone are laid in "courses," that is, one horizontal row at a time.
The first course of stones will consist of the largest, widest, longest, flattest stones (but
save some for the final course, the "capstones"). They have to be the most stable
stones. Take the time to fit them as closely together as possible. Building terraces with
natural stone is like fitting the pieces of a puzzle together.
 In laying the next course of stones and those that follow, avoid lining up the joints over
the joints of the course underneath. Again, back-fill and tamp down after completing
the course. Also, tuck soil into the spaces between the stones wherever the fit is not
especially tight.
 The job may require cement to be mixed. In which case gloves will be worn. The
cement will either be mixed manually or by machine. If a machine is used then the
operator will be suitably trained to operate it safely.
 When almost have reached the desired height for the terrace, it is time to place the
capstones on top. "Capstones" are similar to the stones used in the first course, in the
sense that they should be very flat and have significant mass.
 Once the job is completed all waste will be removed from site

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