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No D-11369-0001-A
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Method Statement for Installation Ductile Iron
Issue Date 29 Nov. 18
Pipes at Halishahar Elevated Tank (HET)
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KARNAPHULI WATER SUPPLY

PROJECT PHASE-2

Method Statement
for
Installation of Ductile Iron Pipe at Halishahar Elevated Tank (HET)

CONTRACT No. KWSP2/W-1

(Construction of Intake Facilities, Water Treatment Plant,
Reservoir and Elevated Tank)

A 28 April. 2019 For Approval Jahangir SM Lee GH Kim

Rev Date Description Orig. by Chk’d by App By Remarks
References
Spec. Tag No.
Chittagong Water Supply &
Sewerage Authority (CWASA)

DWG No.

Kolon Global Corporation

Kubota Construction Co., Ltd
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Method Statement for Installation of Ductile Iron
Issue Date 28. Nov. 19
Pipes at Halishahar, Nasirabad and WTP
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NJS Consultants Co., Ltd CONST.

(NJS)
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Method Statement for Installation of Ductile Iron
Issue Date 28. Nov. 19
Pipes at Halishahar, Nasirabad and WTP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 PURPOSE 3
2.0 SCOPE 3
3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 3
4.0 MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 3
5.0 DEFINITIONS 3
6.0 PROJECT TEAMS’ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3
7.0 PROCEDURES 4
7.1. MATERIALS DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING 4
7.2. PREPARATORY WORKS 4
7.3. PLACING GRAVEL AND SAND LAYERS 5
7.4. PREPARING FILTER FOR SERVICE 5
7.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL 6
8.0 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS 6
9.0 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 7
10.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY 7
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Method Statement for Installation of Ductile Iron
Issue Date 28. Nov. 19
Pipes at Halishahar, Nasirabad and WTP
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1. PURPOSE

This method statement shall be used for laying and installation of Ductile Iron Pipes at
Halishahar Elevated Tank Site of “Karnaphuli Water Supply Project, Phase – II (KWSP2).”

2. SCOPE

This method statement details the procedures for laying and installation of Yard Pipe as well
as Vertical Ductile Iron Pipes including excavation, pipe bed preparation and earth filling
works at Halishahar Elevated Tank (HET) Site of “Karnaphuli Water Supply Project, Phase –
II (KWSP2).”

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Installation Procedure by Saint-Gobain.

Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe – Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (2016).
AWWA C600 – Installation of Ductile Iron Mains and Their Appurtenances (2017).
AWWA Manual M41 – Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings, 3rd Edition.
ASTM C136 – Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates.
AWWA C653 – Standard for Disinfection of Water Treatment Plants.
Particular Spec. PS3.3 – Filter Facility.
Standard Spec. Section 11369 – Sand Filters.
Contract Drawings No. K2P1-04-C-01 to K2P1-04-C-08.

4. MATERIALS SPECIFICATION

Complying Layer
Layer No. Materials Specification Remarks
Standard Thickness
Filter Sand with Effective Size of
2 0.6mm and Uniformity Coefficient AWWA B100 1200mm
of less than 1.4.
1 Gravel of Size AWWA B100 750mm
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5. DEFINITIONS

ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials.
AWWA – American Water Works Association.
CWASA – Chittagong Water and Sewerage Authority.

6. PROJECT TEAMS’ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 The Site/Construction Manager has overall responsibility for all construction
management activities as well as the implementation of this method statement as
well as the compliance of project specification and approved drawings.
6.2 The Project/Site Engineer shall be liable for the availability of all type of resources
(labor, material and equipment) to carry out the work as planned.
6.3 The QA/QC Inspector shall be responsible for implementation of this method
statement as well as other QA/QC activities while executing all the associated
works.
6.4 The Project Engineer/Supervisor/Safety Manager/Officer shall be responsible to
ensure that all safety precautions are in place, and that all personnel are using the
required personal protective equipment. He must also ensure that all relevant
permissions are available for the works.

7. PROCEDURES

7.1 MATERIALS DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

7.1.1 Since the volume of the filter media is huge, a separate area shall be assigned
for the storage of Ductile Iron Pipes and accessories. The materials shall be
stored on a clean, hard, dry surface and covered with tarpaulin sheet to block
sunlight and to provide protection from weather.
7.1.2 Handling and transportation of filter media materials shall be done with utmost
care to avoid any unwanted damage to Ductile Iron Pipes and accessories.
7.1.3 Documents related to materials issue shall be maintained by the material
controller till the end of the project.
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7.2 PREPARATORY WORKS

Prior to start of placing the filter media, the followings must be checked:
- Approval of Method Statement.
- All the required engineering drawings and documents are approved and received in
time.
- All tools, equipment and temporary items are ready in sufficient quantities.
- Inspect the precast filter underdrains as well as other civil structure for any damages
and if found, the same shall be rectified before placing the filter media.
- Any related and unfinished civil works shall be checked for completion.
- Consumables shall be arranged in sufficient quantities.
- Procedure for handling and storage of consumables shall be approved and available
at site.

7.3 PLACING GRAVEL AND SAND LAYERS

7.3.1 Prior to the placement of gravel into the filter tanks, each tank shall be cleaned
thoroughly. High pressure water jetting shall be used for cleaning purpose. Filter
tanks must be inspected for any oil, grease etc and the same shall be cleaned
with utmost care.
7.3.2 After cleaning and drying the filter, put two marks on wall of the filter tanks: one
for the gravel top level and the other for sand.
7.3.3 Put gravel on the underdrain system. The thickness of the gravel layer should be
750mm. Using suitable tools, a uniform thickness of 750mm should be
maintained for all of the 10 nos. tanks. Any undulation of the gravel layer must be
rectified.
7.3.4 During placement of gravel, care must be taken to avoid unwanted damages to
the underdrain system.
7.3.5 After placement of gravel layer and before any filter sand is placed, the filter
should be washed for 5 min at the maximum rate of of 22.5gpm/ft2.
7.3.6 Nobody shall be allowed to stand or walk directly on the filter media. Suitable and
cleaned plywood or boards shall be used in that case.
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7.3.7 Before starting the placing of sand layer, the gravel layer must be finished and
inspected by the Engineer.
7.3.8 Care shall be exercised in placing sand layer to avoid disturbing the integrity of
the gravel layer.
7.3.9 The bags of sand shall be placed in the filter and the materials distributed directly
from them. DO NOT DISTURB ANY LAYER ALREADY PLACED. Sand shall be
spread using hand shovel.
7.3.10 Initially 1100mm of sand layer shall be placed and the remaining 100mm shall be
placed to reach finish level after the initial backwash.
7.3.11 The elevation of the top surface of each layer shall be checked by filling the filter
with water to the level line previously marked on the filter tank wall. Any
excessive filter media beyond the top level shall be removed by scrapping.
7.3.12 Any filter media that becomes contaminated after placement shall be removed
and replaced with clean material of the proper type and size.

7.4 PREPARING FILTER FOR SERVICE

7.4.1 After all filter materials have been placed, initial backwashing shall be started.
7.4.2 Clear well shall be filled with the potable water and backwash line shall be used
for this purpose. The wash water shall be admittedly slowly upward through the
underdrain system until the entire sand bed is flooded. The wash rate shall be
increased gradually during the initial wash to remove air from the bed.
7.4.3 During each backwash, the water shall be applied at an initial rate of not more
than 2gpm/ft2 of filter area. The backwash rate shall then be increased gradually
over a period of 3min to the maximum rate of 22.5gpm/ft2.
7.4.4 After the initial wash, the filter shall be partially drained and a layer of fine
materials approximately 5mm thick shall be removed from the surface of the filter
by scraping.
7.4.5 The scraping operation shall be repeated as many times as necessary to remove
all fine material. The filter shall be washed at least three times between
scrapings. Each wash shall last at least 5 min and shall be at the rate of
22.5gpm/ft2.
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7.4.6 If additional material is required to bring the top surface of the filter to the
specified finished elevation, sufficient material shall be added before the final
scraping operation. Adequate material shall be added to anticipate the final
operation.
7.4.7 After all work related to placement of the filter media has been finished, and
before the filter is placed in service, the entire filter shall be disinfected by
chlorination.

7.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL

7.5.1 During placement of filter media, this method statement shall strictly be followed.
7.5.2 Before installation, all type of related civil activities must be finished and got
approval from the concern engineer.
7.5.3 Inspection records shall be properly recorded and maintained with proper
identification for each welded joint.
7.5.4 Inspection shall be carried out as per approved procedure and the results shall
be recorded properly.

8. MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

a. Site Engineer
b. Inspector
c. Technicians
d. Helpers

9. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

a. Personal Protective Equipment

b. Gum Boot
c. Measuring and Levelling Tools

10. HEALTH AND SAFETY

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10.1 HSE Manager shall ensure that the work is performed accordance to the
approved Construction Safety Manual and precautions specified in the work
permit. He shall ensure that barricades, warning tapes, warning signs, firefighting
equipment and first aid kits are readily available at the working area.
10.2 Tool box talk shall be conducted on a daily basis to inform the workers of the
recent safety issues and incidents and to get feedback of any unreported unsafe
acts.
10.3 Area shall be barricaded adequately with warning barriers prior to any lift.
10.4 Unauthorized persons shall be excluded from the area.
10.5 Adequate caution boards and warning signs shall be provided.
10.6 On completion of job, the area shall be cleared of any materials and keep clean
and tidy.
10.7 Hazard analysis for hazardous operation shall be carried out prior to commencing
the works.
10.8 DEDICATED GUMBOOT SHALL BE USED TO WORK IN FILTER.