Method Statement Document

Method Statement
for
HV Cables Excavation & Backfill at
Multi Storey Car Park Building at BWTC
Complex

Multi Storey Car Park Building at

Project Title:
BWTC Complex
Contractor: Dadabhai Construction
Document Title: Method Statement
Document Reference: JAH-S-EL-MS-001/Revision 00
Date: 28 October 2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE

1 INRODUCTION 3

2 SCOPE OF WORK 3

3 LOCATION 3

4 REFERENCES 3

5 RESOURCES 6

5.1 MANPOWER 6

5.2 MATERIALS 6

5.3 TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS 6

6 SEQUENCES/STAGE OF WORK 7

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1) INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this Method Statement is to provide methodology for 11kV cables excavation &
backfill at ‘Multi Storey Car Park Building at BWTC Complex’ in compliance with Standard
Specifications EDD – MTC August 2015 and specification for the project.

2) SCOPE OF WORK

This Method Statement will define the scope of works for 11kV cables excavation & backfill,
which describes details of activities & execution involve in procedure under project
specifications & approved drawings.

3) LOCATION

As shown in the latest shop drawings.

- JAH-SI-INFRA-HV-101 Rev. 2, Existing Cable Rerouting Layout Ground Floor

4) REFERENCE

 EDD MTC – August 2015

 IFC Drawings, Shop Drawings, RFI’s (if any), STQ’s (if any), ESI’s (if any).

5) RESOURCES

5.1 Manpower

 Project Manager
 Project Engineer
 Site Supervisor
 Safety Officer
 Forman
 Cable Jointers
 Electricians
 Helpers

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5.2 Materials

 Unwashed Sand
 Concrete Warning Tiles
 Caution Tape

5.3 Tools & Equipment

 General tools
 Excavator
 Compactor
 PPE
 Barricades
 Safety sign boards & warning lights

6) SEQUENCE/STAGE OF WORKS

6.1 Excavation
6.1.1 Trial Holes

Unless it is known from co-ordination drawings that the route is relatively clear of obstructions,
trial holes shall be taken at proposed joint locations and at such other positions along the route
as is necessary to ascertain the practical positioning of the cable.
Trial holes should generally be at right angles to the run of cables and at least 150mm deeper
than the proposed trench.

Trial holes shall be made by using Shovel and Pick-axe.

Trial hole details will be recorded together with photographs.

Barriers and warning tape will be provided to safe guard the trial holes for safety.

6.1.2 Excavation and Waste

Refer to figure 7.1.2a for details of specific trench dimensions for HV cables.

The actual dimensions of trench depend on the following factors: -

- Type and size of cable being laid.

- Number of cables being laid in same trench.
- Low and high voltage cables being laid in same trench.
- Whether ducts are being used.
- The trench width must also allow for mechanical compaction.

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Trenches should: -

(a) Have lines, levels, and contours to suit continuous pulling of cable by winch.
(b) Be as straight as possible. Where bends are unavoidable the trench should allow the
cable to be installed at not less than its minimum-bending radius using cable
rollers.
(c) Be to the approved dimensions and normally have vertical sides which should have
a side support system, should the ground be soft or loose.
(d) Have a firm and smooth contoured base
(e) Be excavated with such precautions as are necessary to prevent damage to the road
or ground surface from a slip or breaking away of the sides of the trench. Cutting by
machine (e.g. road saw) is preferred.
(f) Be excavated so that all walls, roads, sewers, drains, pipes, cables, structures,
places, shall be secure against risk of subsidence or damage, and shall be carried out
to meet the requirements of the authorities concerned.
(g) Have provisions made during their excavation to cater for access of persons and
vehicles to property of places alongside the route.

If ground conditions in open terrain could lead to collapse of the trench wall, the trench can be
excavated with sloping sides

Fig. 7.1.2a (HV Cable Trench)

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6.1.3 Joint Holes

Pictorial representations below give the dimensions and layout for joint holes.
HV Joint Hole

1100mm

1000mm
3000mm

6.1.4 Work near Other Cables

Where work is being carried out near existing underground cables special care is required. The
person in charge of the site of work shall be warned of the dangers and advised of the route and
depth of the mains, which may be affected. Trial Holes will help a lot towards having a clear
picture of the existing underground utilities. Standard clearances have to be followed while
doing excavation with machinery and equipment’s.

6.2 REINSTATEMENT

6.2.1Backfill

For HV cables unwashed sand shall be used when bedding and blinding. The blinding should be
laid in a single operation after the cable has been lifted off the cable rollers. Cables shall be
blinded by 150 mm of unwashed sand above cable after which protection cable tiles are laid. The
cable protection tile dimension should be as per EWA Standards. Caution tape will be laid over
the protection tiles.

For LV Cables unwashed sand bedding will be provided only if it’s rocky area. Otherwise
backfilled with excavated material and also caution tape is laid.

Backfilling for excavations done in soft soil where big lumps and rocks are not present shall be
done with the same excavated material. If excavations are done in rocky areas or the excavated
material have big lumps and rock pieces, filtering is to be done before backfilling

6.2.2 Compacting

Special care should be taken not to damage the cable during consolidation. When mechanical
rammers are used, there should be enough material placed in the trench so that it can be
compacted. Particular care must be taken if the 'thumping' type rammer is used.

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