MST-0010-00 For Pavement Road Works

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METHOD STATEMENT

Part A: Project Information:


Project Name UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract No. PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Abu Dhabi General Services Company
Client (Musanada)
Engineer AAW Consulting Engineers

PMC N.A. Contractor BIN HAFEEZ GENERAL CONT. L.L.C.

Part B: Method Statement Submittal Record:

MSS Ref No. 54350-00SIT-GE-BHG191-CRW-MST-00010-00 Rev. No: 00 Submittal Date 27.09.2018


☒ Civil ☐ Architectural ☐ Electrical
Related
Discipline Others (Specify
☐ Mechanical ☐
………………………………………....)

Part C: Contents are covered within the Method Statement:

Method Statement For


Pavement Road Works

Contractor’s Review:
Description Discipline Engineer QA/QC OSH Project Manager
Name Bashar Qabbany Michael Macalino Mohamed Abdullah Tarif Elamine
Designation Project Engineer QA/QC Manager OSH Team Leader Project Manager

Signature

Date

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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Part D: Employer/ Engineer Review and Approval:

Engineer’s Comments

☐ A: Approved ☐ B: Approved with Comments


Engineer Approval
☐ C: Revise & Resubmit ☐ D: Rejected

Employer/ Engineer Approval :

For Engineer For Client


Name Eng. Hany Weheda Eng. Karam Hussein
Designation Project Manager

Signature

Date

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................................3
1. Purpose:........................................................................................................................................................4
2. Scope:............................................................................................................................................................4
3. Legislation and code of practice:................................................................................................................4
4. References:...................................................................................................................................................4
5. Definitions:...................................................................................................................................................4
6. Resources:.....................................................................................................................................................5
7. Safety Precautions:......................................................................................................................................7
8. Detailed Construction Sequence (Methodology):......................................................................................7
9. Inspection and Testing...............................................................................................................................12
10. Related Forms:.........................................................................................................................................13
11. Attachments..............................................................................................................................................13

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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1. Purpose:

The purpose of method statement is to define the proper sequence of work and inspection activities
related to construction of pavement roadworks. The aforesaid activities are in accordance with
requirements of the project and authorities’ specification and approved shop drawings.

2. Scope:

This statement covers the various steps involved for asphalt road works.
2.1 All prior activities
2.2 Survey works
2.3 Formation preparation
2.4 Subgrade
2.5 Aggregate sub base course
2.6 Aggregate base course
2.7 Wet Mix Macadam Road Base
2.8 Prime coat
2.9 Asphalt base course
2.10 Tack coat
2.11 Asphalt Wearing course

3. Legislation and code of practice:

3.1 NOC from concerned authorities


3.2 Other appropriate legal requirement which applicable to this particular process of construction
activity is applicable
3.3 Federal Labour Laws
3.4 Respective Municipalities Code of Construction Safety Practice

4. References:

4.1 Volume 3B: Particular specification, November 2017


4.2 Volume 3A: Standard Specifications-Part 1 to 3 – Document No.AD-C-01 First Edition 2014
4.3 Approved Shop drawing
4.4 Approved material submittal
4.5 Approved surveying work
4.6 Municipalities Traffic Control Devices Manual (if any)
4.7 Method Statement for Survey Works
4.8 Method Statement for Clearing,Grubbing & Trial Pit
4.9 Method Statement for Dewatering.

5. Definitions:

5.1 MS:Method Statement

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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5.2 NOC: No Objection certificate


5.3 GS: General Specification
5.4 PS: Particular Specification
5.5 DOT: Department of Transport
5.6 ITP :Inspection and Test Plan
5.7 OSH:Occupational Safety and Health

6. Resources:
6.1. Materials and their Approval
1. Embankment material
2. Subgrade
3. Aggregate sub base course
4. Aggregate base course
5. Wet Mix Macadam road base
6. Prime coat
7. Asphalt base course
8. Tack coat
9. Asphalt wearing course
All material shall be approved by Employer/Engineer prior to commencement of the work.

6.2. Subcontractor Approval


Subcontractor prequalification submittal will be submitted to Employer/Engineer approval
(if required).
6.3. Shop drawings approval
Shop drawing will be submitted for approval to the Employer/Engineer prior to commencement
of the work

6.4. Equipment
1. Survey Equipment 12. Milling / Cold-road profile Machine
2. Graders 13. Tipper Truck
3. Dozers 14. Compressor
4. Excavator 15. Saw Cutting Machine
5. Water Tanks 16. Asphalt Paver machines
6. Dump Trucks 17. Asphalt batching plant
7. Wheel Loader 18. Compactors
8. Double drum roller 19. Jack hammer
9. Pneumatic Tire roller 20. Small hand tools as necessary
10. Vibrator roller 21. Asphalt saw cutter
11. Steel roller (Tandem) 22. Safety PPE

All Heavy equipments should have valid third party certificates prior to commencement of the
work.

6.5. Human Resource


1. Survey team

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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2. Site Engineer
3. Safety Officers
4. Equipment operators
5. Labors
The person involved in execution of works, their roles are clearly defined but not limited to the
following:

A. Project Manager
 Overall site management, quality & safety;
 Full authority and overall responsibility to manage, supervise and control the works.

B. Project Engineer / Site Engineer


 Supervision of this work activity, and will ensure that the concerned work force is familiar
with the activity and the site preparation activities are conducted according to the approved
Method Statement.
 To ensure that work permit is obtained from Employer /Engineer prior to start this work
activity.
 To explain and provide all necessary information for execution of this job to his foreman,
surveyor and site group.
 To ensure that the foreman is aware of the specific job, supervision, inspection and
Employer /Engineer requirements for execution of this process and all of the associated
activities.
 To liaison with safety officer and coordinate the same with the pertinent foreman.

C. Project QA/QC Team Leader


 Ensuring that this work activity is according to the Project Specifications.
 To ensure full compliance with contract documents, specifications and this Method
Statement duly approved by Engineer /Employer
 Ensure required inspections done at site as notified for all the works.
 To maintain all required quality records.
 Shall check the site activities done as per approved Method Statement and Contract
specification.
D. Surveyor
 Establishing the control point consist of scouting existing reference points on site with
reference to existing control point defined and as indicated by the ENGINEER.
 Regular checks on the control points & bench marks.
 Responsible for setting out, checking of level, elevation and alignment.
E. Safety Officer
 Ensure implementation of all OSH procedure related to the nature of the work being carried
out.

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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7. Safety Precautions:

 All PPEs will be worn at site after proper Safety and Daily task briefings by respective
supervisors.
 Usage of sharp tools, and removal of heavy objects by crane/ boom loader etc., appropriate
lifting equipment, certified equipment etc.
 All site heavy earth moving vehicles fitted with audible reverse alarm/ flash lights/a flag
man guide in case of required operation move around close vicinity of high traffic
movement.
 Gas cutting while removal of items will be supported with HOT work Permit.
 Any excavation required relevant approval from respective authorities etc.
 Special care to be taken while carrying out hand excavation if required removal of
structures/ Obstructions–Approval copy of NOC must be available.
 Salvaged items will be kept well separated from debris. Waste items will be segregated and
stored separately and decided for appropriate disposal as per waste management procedure.
 Fire precautionary measures, instructions, signs will be displayed as required at site.
 All site personnel will receive necessary information about emergency situation and practice
mock drill in case of potential emergency situation like fire/ sand storm/rain/road traffic
incidents/other potential emergencies.
 Proper barricading and appropriate hazard signs will be displayed to inform the site
personnel/ road users/ and visitors to the site.
 After removal of fence which prevents camels from crossing into roads, additional safety
measures shall be placed well away from such location to prevent camel crossing into such
areas.

8. Detailed Construction Sequence (Methodology):

8.1. Prior Activities:


a. All necessary work permits (such as NOI / NOC will be obtained prior to starting the work.
b. Engineer will be notified of beginning of work through IR (Inspection request).
c. Existing services will be protected whenever required.
d. Necessary access roads leading to the site and within the site shall be provided with safety
precautions.
e. Obtain engineers approval for previous layer prior to laying of next layer.
f. Approved shop drawings shall be made available at site all the
time and shall be followed strictly by construction crew. The extents limits of excavation
and elevations shall be demarked with available survey point / reference bench marks
approved by Employer /Engineer. .
g. Conduct site survey to record existing ground levels, conditions, excavation limits and record
any site instructions.
h. A site survey will be conducted to record existing ground level conditions, mark Underground
utility locations and define the limits for clearing and grading/ Excavation .
i. Drawings will be checked for existing underground utilities or obstructions.

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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j. Checking and sampling of existing soil to determine soil suitability.


k. Mobilize all required equipment, tools and manpower.

8.2 Methodology:

8.2.1 Surveying and Dewatering

a. Install survey stakes and demarking the limits and extents of asphalt road works.
b. Dewatering shall be done as per approved method statement (If required).

8.2.2 Clearing and Grubbing


a. Clearing and grubbing will be carried out in accordance with General specification as per the
Approved MS for Clearing, Grubbing and Trial Pit.
b. All excavation shall be carried out to the grades and levels as shown on the drawings.
c. Dozing and heaping excavations will be carried out by the use of bulldozers, to the required
capacity, to reach the required construction level in accordance with approved Construction
/shop drawing. The obtained construction level requirements as specified and as directed by the
Engineer.
d. Manual (hand) excavation and other work which is required to locate existing utilities within the
limits of the contract or off-site locations in accordance with the requirements as specified and as
directed by the Engineer
e. Existing trees and plants shall be removed / treatment whenever needed.

8.2.3 Formation Preparation


a. Excavate existing soil to road formation level & alignment as required in approved shop
drawings.
b. If existing soil at road formation is found as unsuitable soil, Contractor shall replace all
unsuitable soil with approved material.
c. Soil replacement shall be done according to the lines, levels and alignment shown in approved
shop drawing.
d. Compact road formation level to compaction test minimum 95% MDD as determined by
AAASHTO Designation T180,Method C or ASTMD and D4564

8.2.4 Embankment
a. Prepare the Embankment layer line, levels and grades as required in approved shop drawings.
b. Spread Embankment layers in 150mm maximum compacted depth.
c. The Embankment material for load bearing area shall be CBR more than 20% .
d. Compact embankment layer to minimum of 95% MDD as per General specification vol.3.A
clause s section 2.5.2.2
8.2.5 Improved Subgrade preparation

a. Prepare the sub-grade layer line, levels and grades as required in approved shop drawings.

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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b. Spread sub-grade layers in 150mm maximum compacted depth.


c. The subgrade material for load bearing area shall be CBR more than 30% at 95% of MDD.
d. Compact subgrade layer to minimum of 95% MDD as per General specification
8.2.6 Aggregate subbase course
a. Granular Sub Base will be stock piled and shall be tested. Approved stockpile shall be mixed
with water to the required moisture and to be transported to site by tipper trucks.
b. Site laboratory shall take sample from stock pile of aggregate subbase course and check that
minimum CBR value for aggregate subbase course.
c. Aggregate sub base shall be spread on the approved layer of sub grade each layer must not
exceed 150 mm compacted thickness.
d. Care shall be taken while spreading the sub base to avoid segregation .The segregated material
shall be remixed to uniform gradation.
e. The moisture content of the sub base material shall be adjusted prior to compaction, by
watering with approved sprinkler trucks or by drying out, as directed by the Engineer, to that
required to obtain the specified density for sub base. Sub-base shall be compacted to 98% MDD
.
f. Each Layers of Sub base shall be approved by Engineer prior to the delivery of materials for a
succeeding layer.
g. Hauling trucks for material shall be covered during transportation.
h. Moisturizing of subgrade surface, level control, rolling immediately after spreading, minimum
tolerance from required elevation shall be implemented during construction activities.
i. Field density test shall be carried out as per attached Inspection and Test Plan and project
specification.

8.2.7 Aggregate Base course


a. Site laboratory shall take sample from stock pile of aggregate base course and check that
minimum CBR value for aggregate base course is 80 % at 98% of MDD.
b. Aggregate base course shall be spread on the approved layer of aggregate sub base
course/capillary break layer .Each layer must not exceed 150 mm compacted thicknesses.
c. Care shall be taken while spreading the aggregate base course to avoid segregation .The
segregated material shall be remixed to uniform gradation.
d. The moisture content of the sub base material shall be adjusted prior to compaction, by
watering with approved sprinkler trucks or by drying out, as directed by the Engineer, to that
required to obtain the specified density for base course. Aggregate base course shall be
compacted to 98% M.D.D.
e. Hauling trucks for material shall be covered during transportation.
f. Moisturizing of subgrade surface, level control, rolling immediately after spreading, minimum
tolerance from required elevation shall be implemented during construction activities.
g. Field density test shall be carried out as per attached Inspection and Test Plan and project
specification.

8.2.8 Wet Mix Macadam Road Base

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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a. Site laboratory shall take sample from stock pile of Wet mix macadam road base material and
check that minimum CBR value of 80% at 98% of MDD.
b. Wet mix macadam road base shall be spread on the approved layer of sub base course
layer .Each layer must not exceed 150 mm compacted thicknesses.
c. Care shall be taken while spreading the wet mix macadam road base to avoid segregation .The
segregated material shall be remixed to uniform gradation.
d. The moisture content of the wet mix macadam road material shall be adjusted prior to
compaction, by watering with approved sprinkler trucks or by drying out, as directed by the
Engineer, to that required to obtain the specified density for wet mix macadam road base of 98%
MDD.
e. Hauling trucks for material shall be covered during transportation.
f. Moisturizing of subgrade surface, level control, rolling immediately after spreading, minimum
tolerance from required elevation shall be implemented during construction activities.
g. Field density test shall be carried out as per attached Inspection and Test Plan and project
specification.

8.2.9 Asphalt base Course


a. Prior to commence laying of asphalt base course, Contractor Site engineer shall ensure that wet
mix macadam road base layer is constructed according to the lines, grades and elevations as
shown in the approved shop drawings and has complied with the compaction requirements.
b. Prepare the surface of wet mix macadam road base by removing all loose materials and dust by
air jetting, mechanical sweeping and/or hand brooms.
c. Spray the surface of aggregate base course with prime coat (MC-70) at a rate of between 0.25-
0.5 kg/m2 as per ASTM D2995
d. Application temperature for the MC-70 liquid asphalt shall be between 60° C and 85° C as
directed by the Engineer.
e. Prime coat shall not be applied when the ambient temperature is less than 13° C nor during
rain, fog, dust-storms or other unsuitable weather.
f. Site laboratory shall perform the required test to measure the rate of application of prime coat.
g. Curing time for prime coat shall be between 24 hours to 48 hours prior to placement of asphalt
base course.
h. Contractor Site engineer shall ensure that contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, manholes and
similar structures are sprayed with thin uniform coating of Prime coat.
i. Production and spreading of asphaltic concrete mix shall not be permitted when the ambient
temperature is less than 8°C, nor during rain, fog, dust-storms or other unsuitable weather.
j. All bituminous mixes shall be introduced to the paver at a temperature not less than 135 ˚C and
not more than 163 ˚C as per specification.
k. Each layer of base course thickness shall be min 6cm to max 10cm.
l. Spreading of asphalt base course shall be done by automatic controlled asphalt finishers. These
pavers are equipped with automatic sensors that accurately control the grades and cross
slopes.

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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m. Road density and pavement thickness of asphalt base course shall be determined by site
laboratory from asphalt core samples and compacted density shall be minimum 97% of
marshal density.

8.2.10 Asphalt wearing course


a. Prior to commence laying of asphalt wearing course, Contractor Site engineer shall ensure that
all required quality test requirements for asphalt base course layer has been complied and
approval is granted by the Employer/Engineer to proceed placement of wearing course.
b. Prepare the surface of asphalt base course by removing all loose materials and dust by air
jetting, mechanical sweeping and/or hand brooms.
c. Spray the surface of asphalt base course with tack coat (SS-1-H) at a maximum rate of 0.5
kg/m2 as per specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
d. Site laboratory shall perform the required test to measure the rate of application of tack coat.
e. A minimum curing time of 30 minutes for tack coat shall be required prior to placement of
asphalt wearing course.
f. Contractor Site engineer shall ensure that contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, manholes and
similar structures are sprayed with thin uniform coating of tack coat.
g. Production and spreading of asphaltic concrete mix shall not be permitted when the ambient
temperature is less than 8°C, nor during rain, fog, dust-storms or other unsuitable weather.
h. All bituminous mixes shall be introduced to the paver at a temperature not less than 135 ˚C and
not more than 163 ˚C as per specification.
i. Spreading of asphalt wearing course shall be done by automatic controlled asphalt finishers.
These pavers are equipped with automatic sensors that accurately control the grades and cross
slopes.
j. Each layer of asphalt wearing course thickness shall be min.4cm to max.6cm.
k. Road density and pavement thickness of asphalt wearing course shall be determined by site
laboratory from asphalt core samples and density shall be minimum 98% of Marshall Density.
l. Test holes (cores) shall be filled with asphalt mix and compacted after washing and cleaning.
m. A straight edge 5m length can be used to check longitudinal/transverse surface regularity.
n. Surveyor shall check and ensure that the completed asphalt wearing course surface level at
within the tolerance specified in Gen. Spec. Vol. 3.1 Clause 3/43.1.
o. After the asphalt wearing course have been completed and cure properly, IRI International
Roughness Index shall be performed as per the specification requirements in Gen. Spec. Vol.
3.A Clause 3.8.3.10.b
8.2.11 Pavement Joints
a. Longitudinal joints-Roller shall be shifted over onto the previously placed lane so that not more
than 150 mm of the roller wheel rides on the edges of the newly laid lane. Rollers shall then
be operated to pinch and press the fine material gradually across the joint. Rolling shall be
continued until a thoroughly compacted, neat joint is obtained.
b. Transverse joints-Roller shall be placed on the previously compacted material transversely so
that not more than 150 mm of the rear rolling wheel rides on the edge of the joint. Roller shall
be operated to pinch and press the mix into place at the transverse joint. Roller shall continue

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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to roll along this line, shifting its position gradually across the joint, in 150 to 200 mm
increments, until the joint has been rolled with the entire width of the roller wheel. Rolling
shall be continued until a thoroughly compacted, neat joint is obtained more than 150 mm of
the rear rolling wheel rides on the edge of the joint.
c. Transverse joints in succeeding layers shall be offset at least 2 m.

8.2.12 Asphalt Production


a. Bituminous mix will be prepared based on the approved Job Standard Mix.
b. Prior to start of asphalt, Engineer shall be informed about programme (e.g. Quantity, Labor,
Machinery, etc.)
c. The asphalt batching plant and equipment shall be provided with calibration certificates.
d. Only approved type of aggregates and bituminous materials as per approved mix design shall
be used.
e. During the course of production strict control will be exercised at the plant in controlling the
grading, bitumen content etc. and the quality of the Mix to achieve the specified Job Standard
Mix. This step shall be continuous.
f. Asphalt cement shall be heated to a temperature to viscosities in min.240 centistokes for Pen.
Grade 60-70 and min.280 centistokes for Pen. Grade 40-50 when delivered to the mixer, as
determined from the temperature viscosity chart of the product used. Asphalt cement shall not
be used if foaming occurs nor shall it be heated above 175° C at any time.

8.2.13 Asphalt Transportation


a. Transportation of asphalt concrete from mixing plant to the asphalt finishers will be by dump
trucks.
b. Asphalt shall be transported in clean vehicles and shall be covered to minimize heat loss during
transit.
c. The number of dump trucks to be used for hauling asphalt shall be sufficient to avoid any
interruption in the paving operation and complete the required area to be paved as planned.
d. Delivery of material shall be at a uniform rate and in an amount well within the capacity of the
paving and compacting equipment.

8.2.14 Connection between Existing and New Pavement layers


a. Connection between existing/milled and new pavement layers will be submitted and presented
in a separate Method statement .

9. Inspection and Testing

9.1 Inspection and Test Plan for asphalt road works shall be conducted in reference to attached ITP
Ref. # 54350-00SIT-GE-BHG119-CIV-ITP-0010-00 ITP and in conjunction with relevant
approved ITP’s

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17


UPGRADING OF E15 HIGHWAY from GHAYATHI to
Project Title:
RUWAIS (PHASE 1)
Contract NO: PD/CA/BPS/SY/R35/P363-2018-DOT/18/90
Client DOT Department of Transport
PMC MUSANADA
Engineer: AAW Consulting Engineers
Contractor: BIN HAFEEZ. GEN. CONT. L.L.C.

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10. Related Forms:

10.1 Check List Ref #: 54350-00SIT-GE-BHG119-CIV-FRM-00010-00 for Road pavement works.

11. Attachments

11.1 ITP Ref. # 54350-00SIT-GE-BHG119-CIV-ITP-0010-00 ITP


11.2 Check List Ref #: 54350-00SIT-GE-BHG119-CIV-FRM-0010-00
11.3 Risk Assessment No.54350-00SIT-GE-BHG119-HSE-RAS-0010-00

Form Ref. TMT129, Rev- 1, Date: 09-Feb-17

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