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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF BOX CULVERT /
RUB WORKS
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PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY LINE

FROM TEMA TO AKOSOMBO ON ENGINEERING
PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION (EPC) BASIS.
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Ghana Railway Development Authority,

EMPLOYER :
GHANA
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TEAM ENGINEERING SpA,

CONSULTANT :
ITALY

AFCONS Infrastructure Limited,

CONTRACTOR :
INDIA
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REVISION
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Rev No. Date of Rev Description

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R0 11/01/2018 First Issue

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Prepared By Reviewed By

Signature

Date
Name R.M.Vishwakarma Umapathy G.K.
Designation Sr. Manager/ QA QC – AFCONS Sr. Manager/Planning - AFCONS
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Approved By:
Udai Veer Singh Date
(General Manager – AFCONS)

Approved By:
Gaetano Francesco Cassano Date
(Resident Engineer – TEAM Engineering)
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METHODOLOGY FOR BOX CULVERTS/RUB

1. Scope:
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The work shall consist of placing the reinforcement & concrete in the formwork and vibrating the
concrete to produce the required structural elements of culverts (Box culverts/RUB) with
approved materials as per approved Design and Drawings. The construction shall confirm to the
specific alignment, lines and grades given in the GFC drawing.

2. Major Equipment and Machinery:

a) Excavator / Back Hoe with breaker
b) Auto level with accessories
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c) Batching Plant / Batch Mixer

d) Transit Mixers
e) Needle Vibrators
f) Cube Moulds
g) Tippers
h) Concrete pump / boom placer
i) Gen-set or tower light
j) Dewatering pump.
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k) Water Tank.

3. Material:
As described in methodology for form work/ reinforcement/ concrete or as per drawing and
technical specifications. All materials used in construction of box culvert shall confirm to the
requirements of British specifications. The concrete used shall be of required grade as per
drawing / technical specification and shall be as per approved design mix and shall confirm to
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British Technical specifications. Concrete shall be produced by batching plant of suitable capacity
& transported to site by transit mixers or by concrete mixers fitted with weigh batchers.

4. Procedure:
a) Prior to start of the work TBM shall be established jointly with the Engineer’s
representative in a location, which shall not be disturbed during the course of work.
b) Setting out of the culvert location shall be done jointly with the Engineer’s representative
as per the working drawings.
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c) In case of a reconstruction or widening of the culvert, part or the whole existing structure
shall be demolished. Joint measurement with the Engineer’s representative shall be
recorded before taking up this work.
The further execution procedure shall be followed as defined below:-

4.1 Diversion of Water:

Requisite efficient methods shall be adapted to suit the particular need of diverting the water.
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4.2 Excavation / PCC:

The excavation shall be carried out true to the lines, grades and to the levels shown on the
drawings. Bed shall be duly compacted and leveling course concrete shall be laid.

4.3 Concreting:
4.3.1 Base Slab:
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The reinforcement shall be placed in position and shuttering (Prefabricated steel) shall be
erected to exact dimensions of base slab and after due checks, base slab shall be concreted to
the top of bottom chamfer and joints shall be maintained as detailed in drawing.

4.3.2 Walls and Top Slab:

The walls and top slab shall be casted at a time for full length.
a) Proper Scaffolding arrangement to support the shuttering for wall & top slab shall be made
with suitable material.
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b) The shuttering shall be made to support the wall & top slab and necessary care is taken to
seal the joints to avoid slurry loss from concrete through joints. The steel shall be
positioned and concreted.
c) The formwork shall be removed after due time as per norms and blemishes, if found are
made good.
d) The inlet & outlet structures, the aprons and floor protection works shall be constructed in
similar progression.
e) The surroundings shall be cleared of all surplus stocks, waste materials etc. and cleaned.
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f) After curing period the outside surface which comes in to contact with fill material shall be
painted two coats with bituminous paint as per specifications.

4.3.4 Curing:
Curing shall be done by sprinkling of water/curing compound.
5. Safety Measures
a) All personnel shall be provided with required PPE’s.
b) All personnel shall be provided with safety belt while working on height.
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c) Proper ladder and platform shall be provided while working at height.

d) Suitable barricades shall be erected on the sides / edges of excavation to prevent vehicles
falling on the stretch in case of widening.
e) Suitable warning signs shall be erected & traffic shall be warned before entering into such
sections.
f) Flagmen shall be stationed on either ends of the approach road to guide the traffic during
movement of transit mixer for concreting.
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g) Precautionary retro-reflective signs shall be erected & safety cones / bamboos shall be placed
in areas where this activity is being carried out by obstructing existing traffic lane.
h) Proper approach road / diversion road shall be provided.
i) Prior to start of any excavation complete information on the underground structures (such as
pipelines, electrical cable etc.) shall be obtained.

6. SITE RECORDS
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1. Request for Inspection

2. Prepared bed report –Ev2/ Evd
3. Concrete Pour Card