CAISSON METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONCRETE SHAFT

1. Preliminary works prior to excavation

1.1 Ensure that all necessary permissions including removal of obstructions for pipe
jacking works were given before any site works.

1.2 The surveyor marks out the pit location and sets the line of jacking. The line of
jacking must be set in a location where it is prominent and is not obstructed by
any materials. The marked out point must be properly protected and
prominently displayed.

1.3 Carry out trial holes to ascertain that no services are crossing the pit in all
directions. The trial holes must locate all services within 6metres surrounding
the pit. This is to ensure that any services present are adequately protected
from accidental damages.

1.4 Ensure that Professional Engineers design of the temporary shoring system
approved by the consultants.

1.5 Set settlement marker on site according to PEs design.

1.6 Cut down the ground by 1metre deep.

1.7 Set up the circular guide frame at the jacking pit as marked by surveyor.

1.8 Drive 18m long sheetpiles with interlocking in circular shape.

2. Construction of concrete shaft

2.1 Commence excavation of pit up to 1200mm deep and remove all earth off site.

2.2 Line the exposed sheet piles face with plastic sheets or a layer of grease.

2.3 Install ready cut and bend BRC at the inner circumference of sheet piles in
accordance with the PEs drawings.

2.4 Place particular mould and cast concrete of the required mix.

2.5 Prepare concrete test cubes.

2.6 Allow the concrete to cure and dismantle mould.

2.7 Repeat the process 2.1 to 2.6 until the required level (According to the PEs
design).

2.8 Backfill the bottom layer by hardcore (200mm thick).

2.9 Place BRC and cast base slab by concrete (300mm thick).
Grouting point shall be set out physically on site according to approved grouting plan.
After that set up the drilling rig into location. Check vertically and drill to required toe
level. Test jetting of water, grout and air the check the whether the system (pumps,
connections, and nozzles) is archived the design performance. Commence jet grouting by
withdrawing and rotating the rods at predetermined rates. Upon complete, the rods are
completely withdraw and cleaned