China Harbour Engineering Co.L.L.C.

Method Statement
for
BACKFILLING WORKS
(M.S. –011–0.0)

REVISION RECORD

R.N. Revision Date Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

MS-011 0.0 09/10/2013 Zhaohu Zhang xiaoling Chen zhiyuan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. DEFINITIONS

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

6. EQUIPMENT

7. PROCEDURE
7.1 General Notes
7.2 Back filling for Foundation and Structure
7.3 Back filling for Trenches

8. HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIRMENTS

9. ATTACHMENTS

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1. PURPOSE

This document defines the methodology, sequence, and equipment’s intended to be used in
performing the backfilling works as established in the project specifications and relevant
referenced documents.

2. SCOPE

The Scope of work described in this method is applicable for the backfilling works for the
CON STRUCTION OF ACCOMODATION FOR FISHERMAN AT AL JAJEERA – RAS AL KHAIMAH.

3. REFERENCES
a. Contract drawings
b. Specification: volume 4 Civil & Architectural Works, Division 2, Section 02315
c. COMPANY and Contractor HSE guidelines and Management Plan
d. BS 1377: 1900 Method of Test for Soil for Civil Engineering Purpose
e. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

4. DEFINITION

Client Crown Prince Abu Dhabi

Contractor China Harbour Engineering Co LLC
MS Method Statement
HSE Health Safety and Environment
ITP Inspection and Testing Plan
ITL Independent Testing Laboratory
ACES Arab Center for Engineering studies

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager shall review and approve the methodology and resources, which are
implemented in safe and efficient manner to carry out the works. The Project Manager is
responsible for overall project execution, quality and safety.

The Construction Manager is responsible for the implementation of method statement and
ensures that all involved site construction personnel are aware of this method statement and
shop drawings are followed. He shall ensure that execution of works shall be carried out in

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safe manner. He will also be responsible for the monitoring of the work progress on daily
basis to ensure activities are accomplished as per the construction program.

The Project/ Site Engineer shall ensure that the works is carried out according to design and
approved shop drawings. He is responsible for monitoring, coordination, control and recording the
work progress on daily basis, to ensure activities are accomplished as the planned schedules of the
construction program and most importantly, to enforce safe work practices for all works under his
care.

The QA/QC Engineer shall ensure that works are carried out in accordance to the requirement of
quality control. He shall ensure that all ITP requirements are met. The QA/QC Engineer shall ensure
that all necessary ITR and checklist for inspection and testing are processed and put forward to the
COMPANY Engineer for notifications and approved material.

The surveyor shall be responsible in setting out the location, line and level of excavation including
the width and depth of foundations trenches and other dimensional requirements in accordance
with approved shop drawings.

The HSE officer will monitor and implement all HSE related issues. He shall ensure that all necessary
requirements regarding health, safety and environment concerns are met and adhered to. The HSE
officer shall ensure that all permits and authorization are on hand prior to starting any site
operation.

The Foreman/ Supervisor will be responsible for carry out the work in safe manner and control of
the work force together with the proper execution and monitoring of works, and all appropriate
checks will be carried out during progressive and completion stage of work.

The Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) Technicians shall carry out all the testing as per the project
specifications.

6. EQUIPMENT

6.1 Excavator – Bobcat

6.2 Skid Loader
6.3 Loader
6.4 Grader
6.5 Tipper Truck
6.6 Roller compactor

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6.7 Plate compactor

6.8 Water Truck

7. PROCEDURE
7.1 General Notes
7.1.1 Contractor to make test for excavated material if suitable to be used for backfilling
7.1.2 Backfilling shall not commence unless the waterproofing and MEP installations are
completed and tested
7.1.3 Contractor to submit confirmation that the ground is acceptable to receive the
anticipated loads
7.1.4 Next layer should not proceed until the preceding layer was compacted and complied
with specification requirements.

7.2 Back Filling for Foundations and Structures

7.2.1 Backfilling works will be done for the areas all the construction activities are finished
and all the water proofing application are completed and cured properly.

7.2.2 All the area will be cleaned for all type of debris before starting backfilling.

7.2.3 The horizontal and vertical water proofed surfaces should not be damaged while
backfilling.

7.2.4 The backfill materials, which will be approved by Company, will be stocked near the
site.

7.2.5 Material will be moistened as per its optimum content, and will be mixed thoroughly
for the uniform moisture content by means of shovel.

7.2.6 The material will be then laid in layer not more than 200mm in loose depth for the
materials compacted with compaction equipment (Roller Compactor/ Plate
Compactor) and not more than 100mm in loose depth for material compacted by
hand- operated tampers.

7.2.7 Each layer will be compacted to a min 95% MDD of the material by roller vibrators in
wider spaces and by hand tamper in narrow spaces.

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7.2.8 Back filling will be done to required elevations evenly adjacent to structures, piping or
conduits.

7.3 Back Filling for Trenches

7.3.1 Backfilling of trenches will be started only after the inspection of the laid services and
the inspection approval from Company Engineer.

7.3.2 Backfilling will be done for trenches where trench excavation pass within 450mm of
column or wall footings or foundation and which are carried below bottom of such
footings or foundation, or which pass under wall footings of foundations, with the
concrete of grade 20N/mm2.

7.3.4 3/8’’ gravel will be used as sub-base to the piping conduits and granular fill will be
used over the piping and conduits.

7.3.5 The material will be laid in layer not more than 200mm in loose depth for the
materials compacted with compaction equipment (Roller compactor/Plate compactor)
and not more than 100mm in loose depth for material compacted by hand operated
tampers.

7.3.6 Each layer will be compacted to a min 95% MDD of the material by roller vibrators in
wider spaces and by hand tamper in narrow spaces.

7.3.7 Back filling will be done to required elevations evenly adjacent to piping, or conduits.

8. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIRMENTS

8.1 For all the backfilling activities, adequate barriers, signboard warning signs and traffic
control will be provided. Warning tape will be installed all around the back filling area.
Steel bars will be used as posts with warning tape on top all around.
8.2 Where backfilling work crossed road or access track, permission from the appropriate
authority will be taken, and where required a stage system or a diversion will be
adopted to maintain the access. If and existing service is exposed during the excavation,
the service should be properly protected and supported during all activities.

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8.3 Ladder with handrails will give proper and safe access to the bottom of excavation where
required.
8.4 Water will be sprayed on dusty heaps of materials.
8.5 All the dusty materials will be covered by Tarpaulin during the transportation.

9. ATTACHMENTS

CHECKLIST...............
ITP ..........................

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Quality Control Procedure

For
BACKFILLING WORKS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. DEFINITIONS

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

6. PROCEDURE

6.1 Preliminaries
6.2 Backfilling & Compaction

7. ATTACHMENTS

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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide as a minimum guide to endure the fundamental
checks and good working practices for the backfilling works with respect to specifications,
drawing and contract requirement.

2. SCOPE

The Scope of this procedure is limited to the backfilling works to get required levels for
building/structure and trenches for the CONSTRUCTION OF ACCOMODATION FOR
FISHERMAN AT AL JAJEERA – RAS AL KHAIMAH.

3. REFERENCES
MS-5986-003 REV 01
ITP – 5986-003 REV 01
RA-5986-003 REV 01
FM- 5986-003 REV 01

4. DEFINITION

Client Crown Prince Abu Dhabi

Contractor China Harbour Engineering Co LLC
MS Method Statement
HSE Health Safety and Environment
ITP Inspection and Testing Plan
ITL Independent Testing Laboratory
ACES Arab Center for Engineering studies

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 The Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution, quality and safety.

5.2 The Construction Manager will coordinate with Safety Officer and ensure that necessary
resources are available to implement the approved method statement. He will be responsible
for the monitoring of the work progress on daily basis to ensure that activities are
accomplished as per the construction program. He shall ensure that the appropriate
procedures are followed by all the involved personnel.

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5.3 The Project/ Site Engineer shall ensure that the works is carried out according to design and
approved shop drawings. He is responsible for coordinate check and follows up the backfilling
and compaction works and ensures that proper sequence of activities are followed in order to
achieve target completion. He will ensure that safe work practices for all works under his care.

5.4 The QA/QC Engineer shall ensure that works are carried out in accordance to the
requirement of quality control. He shall ensure that all ITP requirements are met. The QA/QC
Engineer shall ensure that all necessary ITR and checklist for inspection and testing are processed
and put forward to the COMPANY Engineer for notifications and approved material.

5.5 The surveyor shall be responsible in setting out the location, line and level of excavation
including the width and depth of foundations trenches and other dimensional requirements in
accordance with approved shop drawings.

5.6 The HSE officer will monitor and implement all HSE related issues. He shall ensure that all
necessary requirements regarding health, safety and environment concerns are met and
adhered to. The HSE officer shall ensure that all permits and authorization are on hand prior to
starting any site operation.

5.7 The Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) Technicians shall carry out all the testing as per the
project specifications.

6. PROCEDURE
6.1 Preliminaries
Before start of the backfilling works, ensure that this document together with the following
documents are submitted and approved by company.
 Shop Drawings
 MS, QCP, ITP and Quality Check sheets and relevant materials are submitted and
approved by the company
 Verify that all substructure works are satisfactory completed and all utilities
underground are in place and approved by the company before proceeding with any
backfilling works.
6.2 Backfilling and Compaction
The responsible site construction team and QA/QC Engineer should ensure that the
following activities have been done through their routine quality control checks.

6.2.1 All the associated concrete, waterproofing, and protection works are completed and

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approved by the company for particular backfilling area.

6.2.2 All the inspections and test have been done and approved by the company Engineer for
all laid underground conduits/pipes before starting the back filling works.
6.2.3 Soil treatment if applicable is completed.
6.2.4 The area is clear from debris, form work materials and ready for receiving backfilling
materials.
6.2.5 The backfilling materials are approved and the test results are as per the specifications.
6.2.6 The backfilling materials are moistened to get optimum moisture content.
6.2.7 The backfilling materials are spread in layer of uniform thickness 200mm in loose depth
for compaction by mechanical equipment and 100mm for hand compaction.
6.2.8 Compaction is done to get 95% of MDD for that particular fill material.
6.2.9 Under piping and conduits 3/8’’ gravel is used and granular fill is used over the piping
and conduits.
6.2.10 Backfilling is completed as per the required level

7. ATTACHMENTS

ITP........................

CHECKLIST............

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