PERKASA JAUHARI SDN BHD

- METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTHWORK -

CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 Scope of Work 2
3.0 Reference 2
4.0 Equipment 2
5.0 Manpower 2
6.0 Procedure 3
7.0 Safety, Health and Environmental Issues 5

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1.0 OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this method of statement is to define the procedures to ensure that the proposed
materials and workmanship to be used at the site are complying with the condition / requirements
as stipulated in the specifications.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This method statement covers the requirements for all earth works up to and including the
preparation of formation level. This method statement is to be adopted during earthwork
activities for the platform for Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Saujana Putra including
the football field. This method statement describes the controlling elements during the exaction
of earthworks.

3.0 REFERENCE

a) Profile
b) Construction Drawings

4.0 EQUIPMENTS

a) Excavator
b) Dump Truck
c) Service Vehicle for General Workers
d) Roller
e) Grader
f) Bulldozer

5.0 MAN POWER

a) Supervising Engineer
b) Supervisor / Foremen
c) Operator / Driver
d) Skilled Workers
e) Surveyor
f) General Workers

6.0 PROCEDURE

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METHODOLOGY

A. Site Clearing
Clearing shall consist of the cutting or taking down, removal and disposal of everything
above ground level, including objects overhanging the areas to be cleared such as tree
branches, except such trees, vegetation, structures or parts of structures and other things
which are designated in the Contract to remain or be removed by others or which the S.O,
directs are to be left undisturbed. Clearing shall also include the levelling of absolute
dikes, terraces, ditches, etc unless otherwise directed by the S.O.
The entire road reserve area shall be cleared as described above, unless otherwise shown
on the Drawings or directed by the S.O.

B. Setting Out
Prior to any commencement of any physical works, a professional land surveyor shall be
appointed to carryout demarcation works and establish bench marks on site. Upon
obtaining all the necessary survey data, a joint survey to check existing ground levels
(Original Ground level OGL) shall be carried out with the Resident Engineer / RE.

C. Preparation of Site
When any material is disposed outside the site, the disposed material shall be graded to a
neat appearance and shall not obstruct natural drainage or cause damage to highways or
property. All precautions shall be taken to prevent any erosion of the soil on the affected
areas.
All unsuitable material and surplus suitable material shall be run to spoil in tips approved
by the Engineer.

D. Excavation of Cuttings
The excavation of cutting shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant approved
drawings and to the levels, widths and heights shown thereon.
Hauling of material from cuttings or the importation of fill material to the embankment or
other areas of fill shall proceed only when sufficient compaction plant is operating at the
place of deposition to ensure compliance with the specification requirements.
Any excess depth excavated below the formation level exceeding tolerance of 300mm
shall be made good by backfilling with suitable material of similar characteristic of that
removed and compacted in accordance with specifications.

E. Excavation for Site Levelling And Soil Replacement

Finish level shall be recorded in accordance to survey practice and jointly inspected in the
presence of Engineer.
The side slopes of cuttings and embankments shall be as per the approved drawings.

F. Excavation General
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Removal of Unsuitable Material and Soft Spots

a) If during the progress of the work the soil encountered has characteristics, as
determined by tests conducted under the direction of the Engineer, that render it
unsuitable for incorporation in the road embankment, the Contractor shall excavate
and remove such unsuitable material to the extent directed by the Engineer.
b) Where Contractor finds isolated soft spots during excavation, this material shall be
removed to the extent directed by the Engineer.
c) No excavated suitable material shall be removed from the site without the approval of
the Engineer. Should the Contractor permitted to remove suitable material to suit his
operational procedure then he shall make good any consequent deficit of fill material
arising there from.
d) Where the excavation reveals a combination of suitable and unsuitable material the
excavation shall, unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer, shall be carried out in
such manner that the suitable materials area excavated separately for use in the works
without contamination by the unsuitable material.
e) The hauling of excavated material to areas of fill shall proceed only when sufficient
spreading and compacting plant/equipment are operating at the place of deposition to
ensure placing and compaction.
f) Unsuitable excavated material shall be removed and carted away to an approved area
after approved by the Engineer.

Excavating high level areas

a) The Contractor shall excavate high level areas in all materials including rock for the
full width of the road construction down to the top of the required sub grade.

G. Rock Excavation
Excavation in rock may be carried out by a tracked bulldozer and ripper or by the use of
blasting with explosives or any other method approved by the Engineer.
After it has been established that the excavated material is rock and after the area where
such rock exists has been defined, the Contractor shall incorporate the rock in the
embankment.

H. Excavation for Pits and Trenches

All trenches and pits under roads shall, where possible, be excavated, backfilled and
compacted before road construction commences.
The sides of the excavation shall be adequately supported at all times.
Trenches and pits shall be kept free of water.
Trenches for pipes or ducts shall be excavated to the levels and gradients indicated in the
contract documents.

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I. Filling General
Filling low-level areas shall be to the level of sub grade as designated. After completion
of clearing and grubbing, the Contractor shall carry out the necessary levelling in order
to control the thickness of the layers of fill.
The existing natural ground shall be scarified in place to a minimum depth of 75mm for
the full width of the embankment. The scarified material shall be levelled and
compacted.
The Contractor shall not proceed with filling and compaction any subsequent layer
before testing and securing the approval of the Engineer for the previous layer.
Each fill thickness shall not exceed 250mm.

J. Placing & Compaction Of Embankments & Other Fills

Earth fill on the embankments shall be spread so as to produce uniform distribution and
gradation of the earth fill throughout.
Cluster of rock, which would interfere with proper compaction, will not be permitted.
The earth fill shall be placed in continuous, approximately horizontal layers over the
length being constructed for the full width of the embankment.
Material which has been compacted to a dry density less than required or at a moisture
content outside the tolerable range shall be removed or reworked and re-compacted until
the required properties are achieved.

K. Surcharge
Embankment will be built to different height in stages with surcharge in area as shown in
the drawing. Base plates shall be installed in the positions as per the drawings to monitor
the settlement. The recording of the settlement will be jointly recorded with the S.O
S.O shall establish and the rate of random testing and implement it to ensure conformance
to the specifications, as well as visual check before off-loading to ensure uniform
consistency

7.0 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

a) Conditions and precautions listed in the project specifications shall be followed as

minimum.
b) All staff involved in the project shall be inducted on the safety, health and environmental
issues associated with the work.
c) Only trained personnel with relevant experience shall be allowed to handle machinery.
d) Appropriate Safety Signboards, barriers and lighting and other safeguards shall be
provided as required by the nature of and location of the works. All operations shall be
carried out in accordance with the safety requirements.
e) All field personnel will use PPE safety requirements like safety shoes, helmets, cover all,
dust mask, etc ad required.