METHOD STATEMENT:

BORED PILE CONSTRUCTION

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METHOD STATEMENT: BORED PILE CONSTRUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................................. 4
4.1 PROJECT MANAGER: .......................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 PROJECT HSE REPRESENTATIVE: ................................................................................................... 5
4.3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/PROJECT ENGINEER ......................................................................... 5
4.4 QA/QC ENGINEER ................................................................................................................................ 6
4.5 SURVEYOR ........................................................................................................................................... 6
4.6 PROJECT EMPLOYEES: ...................................................................................................................... 6
5.0 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1 WORKFORCE........................................................................................................................................ 7
5.2 PLANT / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS............................................................................................................ 7
5.3 MATERIALS / PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................... 7
6.0 PROCESS DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 7
6.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL ................................................................................... 7
6.1.1 Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP) ...................................................................................................... 7
6.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 8
6.2.1 Emergency Response ........................................................................................................................ 8
6.2.2 Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................................ 8
6.3 ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 8
6.3.1 Environmental Aspects and Impacts .................................................................................................. 8
6.4 PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................. 8
6.5 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE ............................................................................................................. 9
6.5.1 Working Platform .............................................................................................................................. 10
6.5.2 Setting Out / Survey of Piles ............................................................................................................ 10
6.5.3 Temporary Casing Installation .......................................................................................................... 10
6.5.4 TOLERANCES ................................................................................................................................. 11
6.5.5 Fabrication of Pile Reinforcement .................................................................................................... 11
6.5.6 Drilling of Pile Borehole .................................................................................................................... 11
6.5.7 Disposal of Excavated Spoil ............................................................................................................. 13
6.5.8 Reinforcement .................................................................................................................................. 13
6.5.9 Installation of Reinforcement Cage .................................................................................................. 13
6.5.10 REINFORCEMENT CAGE LIFTING PROCEDURE .................................................................... 15
6.5.11 Placement of Pile Concrete .......................................................................................................... 17
6.5.12 Concreting Using Funnel .............................................................................................................. 19
6.5.13 Casing Extraction after Concreting Works ................................................................................... 20
7.0 PILE TESTING ......................................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 CALLIPER LOGGING .......................................................................................................................... 22
7.2 PILE INTEGRITY TEST ....................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 CROSS HOLE SONIC LOGGING........................................................................................................ 22
7.4 STATIC LOAD TESTS ......................................................................................................................... 22
7.5 DYNAMIC LOAD TESTS ..................................................................................................................... 22
8.0 RETAINED INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 23
9.0 REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 23
APPENDIX 1: INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN .................................................................................................. 25
APPENDIX 2: CONTROL FORMS ...................................................................................................................... 26
1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Method Statement is to provide specific instructions for the execution of Bored Pile
lete the project in a
save and timely manner to achieve the expected Quality and HSE outcomes.

Pile Foundation

2.0 SCOPE
This method statement covers the processes required to be undertaken for the execution of the Bored Pile
Construction on the project which include, but are not limited to:

1. Mobilization of necessary plant & equipment necessary to carry out the works.
2. Employment of skilled, semi-skilled personnel necessary to carry out the works.
3. Providing construction materials at the pile location.
4. Survey Works/ Setting out of points.
5. Bored Pile Construction:
• Installation of temporary steel casing having nominal diameter as per approved IFC drawings.
• Fabrication of pile reinforcement.
• Drilling of borehole using appropriate tools up to the toe level as shown in IFC drawings.
• Cleaning of borehole base.
• Disposal of Excavated Spoil.
• Installation of Reinforcement Cage.
• Placing of pile concrete.
6. Maintaining “As Built” record of the pile construction data and submitting the same to Consultant/
Engineer for records.
7. Performing quality control tests on production piles and submission of test reports.
8. Logistics, General Site Management and Lighting.
3.0 DEFINITIONS

HSE – Health, Safety, Environment

IFC – Issued for Construction

ITP - Inspection Test Plan

OHS – Occupational Health and Safety

PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

STARRT – Safety, Task, Analysis, Risk Reduction Talk

SWL – Safe Working Load

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 PROJECT MANAGER:
ible for ensuring that
project quality meets the Employer’s requirements. The Project Manager is the leading authority on site and is
responsible for ensuring that the project meets both the statutory minimum legal and Employer’s Health and
Safety requirements. The Project Manager ensures the proper and timely execution of the issued design works
and the execution and maintenance of site works according to specifications, IFC drawings and program of
work. Individual responsibilities including specific quality requirements for all staff will be set by the Project
Manager and shall be defined in their Job Description.
Their role and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provision of all necessary resources required to comply with this Method Statement;
• Approval of Method Statement and associated ITP
• Ensure that all Environmental aspects, together with potential impacts and all OHS Hazards and Risks
associated with this Method Statement are identified, documented and mitigated;
• Ensure that all HSE related incidents are reported to appropriate stakeholders and investigated to
identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Ensure that all potential Emergency situations arising out of this Method Statement are considered in
the Project Emergency Response Plan
• Ensure that all Project employees receive appropriate HSE related training.
• Nominate and appoint Competent Authorized persons to fulfil key roles (e.g., PTW Issuing Authority);
• Obtain a copy of all relevant documents such as Construction Permit, Demarcation Certificates, NOC
from the authorities, release of site from the Client/ Main Contractor/ Engineer before commencement
of work.
• Approval of all sub-contractor, supplier, and materials.
• Stop any work activity where imminent danger to Project employees and other stakeholders or potential
for damage to the environment exists.
4.2 PROJECT HSE REPRESENTATIVE:
The Project HSE Representative’s role and responsibilities includes but is not limited to:

• Assist with the development of Project HSE Plan, Procedures and Project Emergency Response Plan
• Devise and implement Project HSE Training Program;
• Establish and maintain a Project HSE legal register and evaluate compliance periodically;
• Evaluate / review work methodologies and preparation of suitable and sufficient risk assessments;
• Devise and implement active site monitoring programmes to verify legal and other HSE compliance,
report identified issues and provide guidance / assistance as necessary;
• Ensure closure of any HSE related non-compliances identified through audit or inspection processes;
• Attend all Employer / Employer’s Representative meetings and site inspections.
• Report all HSE related incidents to Project Stakeholders;
• Lead, or assist with the investigation of HSE related incidents (as required);
• Stop any work activity where imminent danger to Project employees and other stakeholders or potential
for damage to the environment may exist.
• Ensure associated HSE related contemporary records are maintained at all times;

4.3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/PROJECT ENGINEER

The Construction Manager/ Project Engineer reports directly to the Project Manager. Their role and
responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To support implementation and maintenance of the ‘Project Operations’ elements of the Integrated
Management System (IMS) on assigned Project;
• To monitor the effectiveness of Construction Processes and drive continual improvement.
• Lead / coordinate pre-construction work preparation meetings with Technical Manager, Resource Manager,
Workshop & Logistics Managers to ensure maximum understanding of the works, ensuring efficient Project
mobilisation and operation;
• To share specifications, method statements and available drawings with subordinate teams, including
subcontractors, to deliver expected construction requirements, including any revisions.
• To implement effective change management ensuring that latest versions of drawings and other relevant
documents, inclusive of contract variations are available and maintained.
• Establish positive working relationships with Project stakeholders (Eg Engineer) to include timely and
accurate document preparation and submission, and onsite coordination with Employers Representative
teams,.
• Develop construction programme with PM and implement active monitoring and controls, to ensure works are
delivered in accordance Project Contract requirements, inclusive of all subcontractor activities.
• To ensure all necessary construction permits, and PTWs are in hand before starting relevant work activities.
• To fulfil quality, health, safety and environment responsibilities in accordance with IMS.
• Undertake all relevant training and identify development opportunities as required.
• To attend the Weekly Progress Meetings (Internal & Client) and ensure timely close out of all action items;
• To lead internal construction team meetings and ensure timely close out of action items;
• In absence of PM, agree all Contract variations with client, in accordance with defined Change Management
processes, inclusive of invoicing and project controls reporting to Branch office.
• To report directly to PM on all matters related to construction activities, in respect of cost, forecasts and
progress, identifying Project risks & opportunities throughout the project lifecycle;.
• To coordinate, control and optimise the work outputs of the plant and human resources across working areas,
ensuring compliance to work program throughout project lifecycle;
• Liaise with Workshop and Resource Managers for forecasting and planning of project resources (equipment
& manpower) throughout Project lifecycle;
• Prepare weekly cost / performance reports in accordance with requirements
• Support PM to achieve effective handover and project close out.
• To lead subordinate teams by example to ensure compliance with IMS and applicable statutory duties

4.4 QA/QC ENGINEER

The Project QA/QC Engineer is also the designated Quality Management Representative (QMR), and will lead
all Project QA/QC activities onsite and offsite as per Project Quality Plan . They report
directly to the Project Manager and to Quality Manager, are independent of constr uction or production
functions, and have the authority to advise management to stop work to prevent significant nonconformity of
work being carried out. Their full role and responsibilities are defined in a Job Description as per Job
Description Register and include but is not limited to:

• Communicate the requirements of the PQP to Project team members;

• Act as point of liaison between client / Engineer and the Contractor for all Quality related matters;
• Identify and confirm Engineer’s project hold and witness points are included in construction Method
Statements and ITPs;
• Establish Supplier and Subcontractor quality requirements and ensure these are defined in supply and
subcontract documentation as necessary;
• Manage and make approved changes to the PQP as necessary and notify Employer / Engineer accordingly.
• Prepare Monthly (and other) Project Quality Reports as required.
• Prepares for submission QC certification, and other documentation required in the contract.
• Review material submittals prepared by Engineering Department and/or subcontractors to ensure
conformance of the Quality section with contract specifications and approved drawings.
• Overseeing performance of Third Party testing laboratory
• Conduct surveillance visits to premises of nominated subcontractors/ suppliers for inspection of materials
prior to delivery to site.
• Notify Employer/Engineer about defective work.
• Monitor and follow-up with Construction / Technical Department on issued internal / external NCR’s to ensure
responses and effective actions are made within the prescribed period.
• They shall additionally be responsible to periodically review and revise the Project Quality Plan throughout the
lifecycle of the Project.

4.5 SURVEYOR
The Surveyor reports to the Project Manager through the Site Engineer. Their roles and responsibilities include
but are not limited to:

• Execute daily survey field tasks according to the procedures of the Survey Department.
• Perform setting-out tasks and as-built survey tasks as assigned by the Construction Manager.
• Maintain proper survey records.
• Prepare survey data and sketches in an agreed format for transfer/ handover of information.
• Control subcontractor’s surveyor’s daily work and data.

4.6 PROJECT EMPLOYEES:

The Project Employees responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Obey all health and safety rules and regulations.

• Work in a safe practice for all site activities.
• Never expose themselves or others to risk during work.
• Always working with PPE based on their task on site.
• Refrain from horseplay on site.
 • Report unsafe conditions to their foreman and Engineer.
• Use of the site welfare facilities during break time.
• Maintain a clean and tidy site all the time.
• No smoking, no alcohol, no drugs on site.
• Report any near miss or first aid cases immediately to their foreman and Engineer.

5.0 RESOURCES
5.1 WORKFORCE
• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Environmental Engineer
• HSE Officer
• QA/QC Engineer
• Foreman
• Electricians
• Mechanics
• Operators
• Riggers
• Helpers
• Welders

5.2 PLANT / EQUIPMENT / TOOLS

• drilling type BG28/BG40 or similar type
• Service Crane 50-ton capacity or similar type
• Drilling bucket
• Auger
• Cleaning bucket as per pile dia.
• Temporary casing
• Tremie pipe, Varied lengths
• Welding machine

5.3 MATERIALS / PRODUCTS

The following Materials and products are used in the execution of the Bored Pile Construction.
• Concrete (GRADE as per specs/ As per approved concrete Mix Design)
• Steel Reinforcement (GRADE as per specs/ As per approved concrete Mix Design)
• Biding Wire (as per approved materials)

6.0 PROCESS DESCRIPTION

6.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL
Quality assurance / control measures are to be implemented in accordance with the Project Quality Plan (PQP)
document. All permanent works are subject to documented Inspection & Test Plans (ITP’s).

6.1.1 Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP)

Refer to Appendix 3 Inspection and Test Plan for the bored piling works.
6.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY
All activities described within this method statement are undertaken in accordance with Project HSE Plan

document.

When considering the Bored Pile Construction, consideration has been given to the associated hazards and
risks and ensuring that all staff receive the requisite training.

All Staff and workers wear the following minimum Project PPE requirements:
• Hard hat (mandatory);
• Steel Toed Safety boots (mandatory);
• Safety glasses (Clear or dark, as required);
• Hi-Viz vest (mandatory);
• Coveralls (mandatory for labour trades);
• Gloves (for all manual handling activities).

6.2.1 Emergency Response

An Emergency Response Plan (ERP) has been prepared to provide clear guidelines for the effective
management of potential Emergency situations that may occur on the Project and for the testing of Emergency
Response capabilities, enabling the organization to continually improve its HSE Performance.

6.2.2 Risk Assessment

The evaluation of risks associated with the activities described in the Method Statement has been completed
as per Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment procedure. The potential hazards and measures for mitigation /
control are identified in the attached Risk Assessment, refer to Appendix 1.

6.3 ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Management measures and activities are to be implemented in accordance with the Project HSE
Plan.

6.3.1 Environmental Aspects and Impacts

The evaluation of Environmental Aspects and Impacts associated with the activities described in the Method
Statement has been completed as per Environmental Aspects and Impacts procedure. The potential Aspects,
Impacts and measures for mitigation / control are identified in the attached Risk Assessment, refer to Appendix
2.

6.4 PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

Activities required to be completed prior to commencing site activities include but are not limited to:

• Obtain NOC’s from the concerned authorities- By Employer

• Construction Permit – By Employer
• All employees to be Project HSE Inducted
• All major equipment to be checked and certified prior to commencing work
• Submission and approval of all relevant required documents such as.
- Method Statements
- Shop Drawings
- Material approval (Concrete, Steel, tie wire etc. by Consultant)
- Sub-contractor Approval
• Mobilization of necessary plant & equipment necessary to carry out the works.
• Depute skilled, semi-skilled personnel necessary to carry out the work
6.5 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Figure 1- Pile Construction Sequence

6.5.1 Working Platform
A suitable working platform, free of encroachments and storage material, is to be provided for the
movement and free manoeuvring of equipment and machinery. Prior to starting the works, it is imperative to
locate and relocate existing utility lines or any services if existing.

6.5.2 Setting Out / Survey of Piles

Prior to the works, the benchmark survey points are established & handed over near the construction
site location by the Employer under the supervision of the Consultant. A qualified surveyor is employed to carry
out all setting out and surveying work. The coordinates of pile points are calculated from setting out data
provided in the construction drawing. The pile points are fixed by the surveying team using a Total Station. The
points are marked by fixing the steel pegs in the ground. After checking of points, the pegs are driven into the
ground to protect it from any disturbances.

6.5.3 Temporary Casing Installation

After setting out of the pile location, 2 Nos. of reference points are generated and a temporary guide casing of
suitable diameter & length is inserted with the guidance of these reference points. The casing is installed
concentric to the pile centre as previously marked on the working platform. The temporary casing used is free
from significant distortion and is uniform in cross-section throughout the length.

The casing is of sufficient strength to withstand handling, driving, extracting stresses, concrete pressures,
surrounding earth and fluid pressure. A sufficient number of casings are provided to each pile diameter, in
order to concrete more than one pile at the same time. The casing is installed by using crane and vibrator or
using drilling rig. The casing is rotated into the ground in stages and simultaneously the auger inside the casing
drill as well but not more the casing depth in order not to destabilize the soil below.
A survey checks during casing installation of frequent spirit level measurement by the qualified riggers in two
perpendicular directions to ensure that the position of casing is within the tolerances allowed. This is to ensure
that the position of casing is within the allowed tolerance limit as per project specifications. Same procedure
applies continuously until the full length of casing installed.
After installing the casing, a survey check will be carried out by the Supervision Team; the casing centre will be
checked and verified if in compliance with the tolerances as per project specification.

6.5.4 TOLERANCES
Prior to boring the Contractor shall check the casing position for each pile during and immediately after
placing the casing and agree it with the Engineer. All piles shall be constructed having the pile diameter not less
than the minimum specified diameter.
A. Setting out of the main grid lines shall be carried out by the Contractor. The installation of piles at
plan positions as required by the Engineer shall be accurate to 75 mm as measured at cut-off level, in
any direction.
B. Pile commencement level shall be at sufficient dimension above the specified cut-off level so that,
after trimming, a sound concrete connection with the pile can be made.
C. The maximum permitted deviation of the finished pile from the vertical is 1 in 75, as measured at
cut off level.
D. Forcible corrections to concrete piles to overcome errors of position or alignment shall not be
made.

6.5.5 Fabrication of Pile Reinforcement

The reinforcement cage is assembled in a designated fabrication area at site and delivered to site. The
reinforcement details (diameter, length, bent, number of main bars, splice length etc.) and other important
checks are in accordance with the approved IFC drawings and check list.

The reinforcing cage is fixed using templates required to obtain the correct spacing and support shape. The
reinforced cages are provided in manageable lengths to avoid distortion of cages during lifting. To avoid the
deformation of cage and ensure safe lifting, the inner rings are welded on the longitudinal rebar. The spacers
are to be fixed on the spiral of the cage as per the approved drawing.

6.5.6 Drilling of Pile Borehole

The bored pile is drilled either by using temporary steel casing or combined use of temporary steel casing and
drilling fluid (if required). The drilling fluid is used for stability of the borehole and maintained till the completion
of concrete works. After fixing of the guide casing the pile borehole is excavated/drilled down to its required
The verticality of the Kelly bar is monitored while drilling the pile from time to time. The drilling penetration rate
and soil cuttings are kept under observation to notice any change in the sub-soil conditions from soil
investigation report. Any noticeable variation is brought in the attention of the Engineer. The strata are
observed during excavation and details are recorded on the pile record sheet which is reviewed and verified by
Engineer. The borehole is advanced to the designed depth in the described manner until it reaches its
final depth. After drilling, the borehole is cleaned by using a cleaning bucket which has a flat bottom plate
instead of any cutting teeth or starter head (Pilot head). The depth of borehole is measured using an end
weighted measuring tape and is recorded on the pile record sheet.

Once the drilling is completed and the designed pile toe is reached the following details are checked and
witnessed by the Engineer:

• Pile depth against the designed toe level in drawings.

• Pile depth record

• Pile Toe
6.5.7 Disposal of Excavated Spoil
The spoil produced by drilling of pile borehole is continuously removed from the pile location using a wheel
loader and stock piled on the site. The spoil is disposed off as quickly as possible to approved offsite dump
location by using dumpers and shovel loader in such a manner that spillage and annoyance are minimized.

6.5.8 Reinforcement
All steel reinforcement shall conform to the requirements of the Specifications for Type 500B to BS
4449 or A615M - 16, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or specified by the Engineer. The
frequency of sampling and the method of quality control shall be in accordance with BS 4449.

If same steel from a single factory is delivered and which is already tested than random sampling
shall be done with minimum one set of samples from any dia/all diameters as per reinforcement
drawings. Test shall be conducted for minimum 03 samples. Samples shall be selected by engineer
upon delivery. If sample are not taken from the same bars or dia then they can taken from other
delivery or diameters due to same source.

All reinforcement bars shall be free from detrimental dirt, mill scale, loose rust, paint, grease, oil or
other foreign substance, fins, or tears. There shall be no evidence of visual flaws in the bars, test
specimens or on the sheared ends of the bars. All reinforcement shall be cleaned before use to
remove rust, oil, grease, salt and other deleterious materials. Where pitting has occurred the bars
shall be rejected. Blasting may be required when the reinforcement is in position, or partially cast in.
Partially set concrete adhering to exposed bars during concreting operations shall be removed. The
minimum thickness of concrete cover to reinforcement shall be as per below schedule

6.5.9 Installation of Reinforcement Cage

The fabricated steel reinforcement cages are made available at the site before the pile drilling as per shop
drawings. Approved reinforcement drawing copy shall be part of Work inspection request and hard copy of
drawings should be available with fabrication supervisor all the time. All related safety & quality checks are
made before lifting the fabricated cage. The steel rebar cage is lifted and lowered into the pile and is secured to
sit at the proper alignment and elevation as per approved IFC drawings. The reinforcement cage is lowered
into the pile only after the borehole depth is checked by Engineer and verified by the Engineer. The pile
is reinforced to carry the loads, shear forces and bending moments in combination with the allowed position
tolerance as per project specification.

In order to avoid deformations of the rebar cage during lifting, the welds are used as construction aids with
minimum length of 50 mm using low hydrogen electrodes by welders subject to the approval of Project
Manager (Steel must be weld-able steel & welding process is in accordance with project specification). To keep
the steel cage in place and at the correct levels during lowering, the cage top level (in line as per the IFC
drawing) is monitored using measuring tape and is measured against top of casing to determine the level.

During fabrication of the pile reinforcement cages, PVC sleeve pipes of appropriate diameter are capped on the
rebar extending above the cut-off level to prevent concrete from adhering to the steel bars. The clear concrete
 cover to all the reinforcement is maintained as per approved IFC drawings and spacing rings securely fixed to
the reinforcement are used at all times to maintain this cover.

6.5.10 REINFORCEMENT CAGE LIFTING PROCEDURE

Set up the cranes in the proper position by help of banks man & lifting supervisor. Hook No. 1 will be connected
to the lifting ring at the lifting side of the steel cage & Hook No. 2 will be connected approximately in between the
steel cage & the nylon rope will tie at the end of the steel cage & control by helper/rigger to minimize the
movement of steel cage while lifting as per the sketch below.

Hook No 1 Hook No 2

Crane will start lifting the steel cage simultaneously upward with hook No.1 & Hook No. 2 as per the sketch
below approx. 1.0m above ground level.

Hook No 1 Hook No 2

Hook No. 1 will start lifting the steel cage upward until the position of steel cage will be at the approx. angle of
35°, while Hook No. 2 will guide the steel cage to a proper inclination. The helper/rigger should hold the nylon
rope tight enough to minimize the movement of steel cage.
Crane will continue lifting the steel cage simultaneously upward with hook No.1. & the same Hook No. 2 will guide
the inclination position of the steel cage until the position will be at the approx. 80° angle. The helper/rigger
should hold the nylon rope tight enough to minimize the movement of steel cage as per the sketch below.

Hook No 1

Hook No 2

Crane continues lifting the steel cage with the same procedures above until the position of steel cage will be in
vertical position. While the steel cage is in the vertical position, the crane start swings the steel cage & move to
the pile location for steel cage installation.
Hook No 1

Hook No 2

For steel cage installation, while lowering into the pile the sling rope connected to Hook No.2 will detach one by
one & the steel cage will continue lowering up to the design level.

6.5.11 Placement of Pile Concrete

The concrete as per the approved mix design is delivered to site by means of truck mixers, directed by flagmen
in close quarters of the Piling vicinity, through the designated traffic plan routes. Delivery ticket is checked for
correctness in accordance with the approved mix design. The slump and temperature of the concrete mix is
checked and the cylinders are taken as per specification. Once the concrete quality is found in compliance with
specifications, the concreting activity is started.

The concrete is poured, without interruption to prevent hardening of the previously placed batch, by using a
concrete pump and a clean watertight tremie pipe. The tremie pipe is made up of sections (joints provided with
seals) with sufficient length to reach the toe of the pile. The size of tremie pipe is not less than 150mm as per
specification. The tremie pipe is inserted at the centre of the pile to reach up to the toe.

The top of the tremie pipe is connected to the funnel/hopper. The concrete is delivered directly from the
pump/truck to the funnel.

As the concreting starts, the tremie pipe is lowered at approx. 200mm above the bottom of drilling. While
concreting the length of the tremie pipe is reduced if necessary but at least 3.0 m length of tremie pipe is
maintained full time into the concrete. During the concreting the level of the concrete within the pile is monitored
by use of an end weight tape measure. No spoil or any other foreign materials should contaminate the
concrete.

A sufficient quantity of concrete is maintained within the tremie to ensure that the ground water or drilling fluid
pressure does not exceed from the pressure of concrete. The tremie connections are checked properly and to
avoid any seepage or leakage of concrete to the tremie pipe, a tape is provided around the connection joints of
the tremie. Any damage of O-ring & Seal rope is changed immediately. A second (backup) tremie pipe is
available in case of any damage or repair of the 1st tremie pipe. In order to have water tight joints at junction of
two tremie pipes, an O-ring and steel wire rope (seal Rope) are used as shown in the figure 3.
 Figure 2- Tremie System
In case of deep cut-off level, the concreted pile length above cut-off level is determined as per the method given
in I.C.E. specification. The following formula of pile head casting level tolerance is normally used to determine
the casting tolerance above cut off level as per I.C.E Specifications Section 3.5.3.

h = 1.0 +H/12 + c/8

Where,

h = casting height above cut off level (tolerance)

H = distance from working platform level to the cut off level

c = length of temporary casing below the working platform level

In normal practice, casting level of piles is approximately 1.5 to 2.0 above cut-off level.
.

6.5.12 Concreting Using Funnel

• Connect the funnel into the top of the tremie pipe in this case concerting shall be done via pump or
directly from truck to the funnel(Option-02).

Borehole Borehole

Figure 3- Funnel System for Concreting Works

 Borehole

Figure 4- Concreting with direct discharge through funnel system

6.5.13 Casing Extraction after Concreting Works

After the completion of concreting, the temporary casing is withdrawn by drilling rig/ vibrator. When the casing
is being extracted, a sufficient quantity of concrete is maintained within it to ensure that pressure from external
water or soil is exceeded and that the pile is neither reduced in section nor contaminated. The casing is lifted
about 1m to 1.5m to add extra concrete. During the course of casing extraction, the concrete level within a
temporary casing is topped up if required. Following points should be considered during casing extraction

A. Temporary casings shall be extracted while the concrete within them remains sufficiently workable
to ensure that the concrete is not lifted. During extraction the motion of the casing shall be maintained
in an axial direction relative to the pile.
B. When the casing is being extracted, a sufficient quantity of concrete shall be maintained within it to
ensure that pressure from external water, drilling fluid or soil is exceeded and that the pile is neither
reduced in section nor contaminated.
C. The concrete level within a temporary casing shall be topped up where necessary during the
course of casing extraction in such a way that the base of the casing is always below the concrete
surface until the casting of the pile has been completed.
D. Piles shall be cast to a level above the specified cut-off so that, after trimming, a sound concrete
connection with the pile can be made.
E. Excavation around temporary casing to assist in their extraction will not be permitted.
 Working Platform Level

Cut off Level as IFC drawing

Toe Level (as per IFC drawing/

approved shop drawing)

Figure 5- Typical Finished Concrete of Pile

7.0 PILE TESTING
7.1 CALLIPER LOGGING
Calliper logging of the entire length shall be carried out on piles as detailed below prior to concreting.
A. 5 % of working piles and
B. Minimum of 1 per rig per week.
A mechanical calliper having a minimum of three arms shall be used to carry out the logging in
accordance with ASTM D6167. The calliper to be used shall be calibrated not more than 3 months
prior to its use for this project and shall have a resolution not less than 2mm of the measured bore
diameter. The equipment used must be able to present results in real time on the site. The Contractor
shall submit a draft hard copy of the log to the Engineer within 24 hours of the measurement having
taken place.
The bore shall be considered unacceptable if any part of the pile bore has a diameter less than the
minimum specified diameter

7.2 PILE INTEGRITY TEST

Non-destructive pile Integrity testing shall be carried out on every pile.

7.3 CROSS HOLE SONIC LOGGING

Cross-hole sonic logging shall be carried out on a minimum of 10% of the total number of piles.
Number of tests required, and number of cross test combinations should be decided based diameter
of piles and should be agreed by Engineer. The piles to be tested shall be to the approval of the
Engineer. Upon satisfactory receipt of results the sonic tubes are to be backfilled with an equivalent
strength grout to that of the concrete.

7.4 STATIC LOAD TESTS

Separate MS for Static Load Test will be submitted along with shop drawings and test procedure
include load chart.

7.5 DYNAMIC LOAD TESTS

The hammer and all other equipment used shall be conforming to thestandard. The hammer shall be
capable of delivering an impact force sufficient to mobilize the equivalent specified dynamic test load
without damaging the pile.
The Contractor is to demonstrate and provide calculations to prove the hammer proposed has
sufficient weight to mobilize the toe of the pile, the pile having to move 2.5mm per blow. Either a
wave equation analysis based on the GRLWEAP program or drivability study if it is not possible to
prove by calculation.

The preparation of the pile head shall involve the trimming of the head, all poor concrete, cleaning
and building up the pile using higher grade concrete. The impact surface shall be flat and at right
angles to the pile axis.
Pile reinforcement is to be the full length of the pile, including where the pile head may have to be
raised.
The interpretation of the tests shall be carried out by competent and experience persons to be
approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall give all available details of the ground conditions, pile
dimensions and construction method to the specialist firm in order to facilitate interpretation
of the tests.
Test results shall be provided to the Engineer within agreed time and with all necessary details as per
project specifications.

8.0 RETAINED INFORMATION

The following retained information is necessary to demonstrate compliance with this Method Statement:
 Construction NOC (If Applicable)
 Work Permit
 Risk Assessment
 STARRT Briefing Cards (Based on template)
 Training Attendance

9.0 REFERENCES
The following references should be read / accessed and /or used in conjunction with this Method Statement:
 Health, Safety & Environmental Plan – Project
 Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Procedure
 Permit To Work Procedure
 Lifting Operations Procedure
 Excavation Safety Procedure
 START Checklist
 Project Quality Plan (PQP)
CONSULTANT REFERENCE DRAWINGS
 GENERAL NOTES PILING
 PILE LAYOUT MASTER PLAN
 PILE LAYOUT
 SCHEDULE OF PILES
SHOP DRAWINGS
 OVERALL PILE LAYOUT
 PILES SHOP DRAWINGS-ALL AREAS
 CONSTRUCTION PLANS