METHODSTATEMENT FOR BACK FILLING IN STRUCTURES

19.1 Scope:
This work shall consist of back filling of trenches behind the abutment, wing wall, return wall, Box
culvert & pipe culvert once completed. The filter media shall be provided where weep holes are
provided.
19.2 References:
MoRT&H specifications clause 305.2&No: 2900, 2504.2.2 and technical specification of contract.
19.3 Equipments:
Dumpers, wheel Loader, roller, plate compactors & water tanker.
19.4 Tools:
Measuring Tape, Crowbar, spade & line rope etc.
19.5 Procedure:
a) Back filling of Pipe culverts:
After the pipe installation has been completed and approved,
The backfill material shall be approved material free from boulders, large roots, other vegetable
matters.
The back fill material shall be placed in layers and thoroughly consolidated or compacted.
The thickness of the layer shall not exceed 150mm.
The minimum thickness of the material for cushion above the top of pipe shall be 600mm and shall be
thoroughly consolidated.
Filling of trench shall be carried out simultaneously on both sides of the pipe in such a manner that the
unequal pressure do not occur.
Particular care being taken to thoroughly consolidate the materials under the haunches of the pipe.
Pneumatic or light mechanical tamping equipment can be used.
Above the cushion layer, approved Borrow Area material shall be placed and compacted with 8-10tone
rollers to the required density of 95% for embankment & 97% for sub grade. The thickness of layer
shall be 250mm.
b) Back filling of Box culverts:
The additional excavated area for work space up to raft level shall be filled with approved backfill
material and thoroughly consolidated.
The Backfill material shall be approved backfill material as per Table 300-3.
The backfill material shall be filled in layers & the thickness of the compacted layer shall be 200 mm.
The rolling shall be carried out to achieve the required density.
Rehabilitation and up-gradation of NH-43 from Km 130.000 to km 180.000 (Kanker to Bedma section) to two lane with
paved shoulder in
the state of Chhattisgarh under NHDP-IV through Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) basis
Document No. VEL/CG-PWD/QAP/R0 VEL/CG-PWD/QAP/R1
Date 05-09-2016 24-11-2016
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WORK METHOD STATEMENT
c) Back filling of Box Minor bridges, MNB, MJB, ROB & Return walls:
The filter media shall be provided behind the abutment, wing wall, return wall and where weep holes
are provided.
The width of the filter media(600mm) shall be as per drawing.
The material for the filter shall consist of sand, gravel, stone or crusher sand to prevent escape of the
embankment material through the voids of weep holes in abutments as well as to allow free movement
of water without creating any uplift head.
The gradation of the filter material shall satisfy the requirements of clause 2504.2.2 of MoRT&H. The
filter shall be compacted to a firm condition.
The filter media shall be provided 300mm below the bottom weep hole of the abutment and up to the
top of Sub grade.
The back fill soil shall be approved Embankment & sub grade material as per clause 305.2 of
MoRT&H.
The backfill soil shall be clean, free from boulders, large roots, excessive amounts of sods or other
vegetable matter and lumps.
The backfilling shall be done in layers and thoroughly compacted to the required density.
19.6 Safety Measures:
All trucks and tankers etc. Shall be provided with reverse horns.
All exit points of the trucks/ tippers shall be marked with safety cones and caution boards.
Flagman shall be provided at all exit of trucks/tippers.
The speed of vehicles in the work shall be restricted to 30 Kmph. Maximum.
Proper PPEs viz, shoes, safety Jackets etc. Shall be used.
Where it is necessary to close the traffic on the existing highway for construction and divert the traffic
on to an alternative route. The diversion road shall have fluent geometry and maintained in traffic
worthy condition such that traffic can safely negotiate.