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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SR NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. SCOPE OF WORK 3
3. HEADING AND DOCUMENTS 3
4. ACTIVITIES (WORK SCOPE) 3
5. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 3
6. RESPONSIBILITIES 4
7. REFERENCE DRAWINGS 4
8. MACHINERY, INSTRUMENTS & MATERIAL 4
9. SEQUENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 5
10. SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 7
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1. Introduction:
This method statement describes the detailed procedure for the Excavation of Invert as
per approved drawing.

2. Scope of Work:
The scope of tunneling for Tunnel T74R-A package is as per given below
a. Construction of Tunnel T-74R-A Balance work of Main Tunnel from Karta End (Approx
Ch. 127+660) to Srinagar End (Approx Ch. 130+950) i.e. 3290 m of tunneling plus
concrete lining, including Adit (585m), cross connection between Main Tunnel and
Escape Tunnel, Niches, Lay By, and all other ancillary works as per approved drawings.
b. Construction of T-74R-A Escape Tunnel, from Karta End (Approx Ch 2+300) to
Srinagar End (Approx Ch 5+600) i.e. 3300 of tunneling plus concrete lining including
niches, lay by and all ancillary works as per approved drawings.
c. Construction of the final T-74R-A Tunnel (Main Tunnel and Escape Tunnel) portal
structure including backfilling as per approved drawings.

3. Heading and Documents:

This Method Statement provides details of the various activities involved in the
Excavation of Invert.

4. Activities (Work Scope):

The main sequential activities described in this method statement are as follows.
 Removal / Diversion of utilities
 Excavation with Breaker
 Mucking
 Checking of level
 PCC (100 mm)

5. Definitions and Abbreviations:

AFCONS - AFCONS Infrastructure Limited
DDC - Detailed Design Consultant (GEODATA)

6. Responsibilities:
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Sr. No Responsibilities Responsible Person

1 Execution of work at Site as per drawings and specifications. Site In-charge

2 Maintenance of equipments Site CPE Engineer

3 Clecking of Level Survey Engineer
4 Quality of Materials QA QC Engineer
5 Overall safety aspects Safety Officer

7. Reference drawings:
Please refer to the following drawings:-
1. 2967-1E-D-016
2. 2967-1E-D-020
3. 2967-1E-D-026
4. 2967-1E-D-040
5. 2967-1E-D-045
6. 2967-1E-D-052

8. Machinery, Instruments & Material:

A. Machinery:
The following machineries shall be used :

a. Tunnel excavator with breaker (PC200) - 1 No.

b. Tunnel excavator with breaker (PC130) - 1 No.
c. Dumper - As per requirement
d. Transit Mixer - As per requirement
e. Batching Plant - 1 No.

B. Instruments:
a. Total Station - 1 Set
b. Tunnel Profiler - 1 Set

C. Materials for Invert excavation:

a. PCC:

Sr. No Material Specifications Source

1 Cement IS 8112 Ultratech, ACC, Ambuja

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Afcons Quarry Sangaldan, RBM

from Mahumangat Nallah, Koot
As per IS 383-1973 &
2 Aggregates Nallah, Bichleri Ramsu Nallah,
IS 2386-1963
Digdole Nallah and Excavated Muck
from Navyuga Dump yard

Mahumangat Nallah, Koot Nallah

4 Water
and Bore well

Asian Lab, MC Baucheme, Sika,

5 Admixtures, IS 9103
APEX, Tam, Cico

9. SEQUENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

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A. Removal / Diversion of utilities

Utilities installed like Air pipeline, Water pipeline, dewatering pipeline and telephone
for communication are diverted to alternative locations. The drainage channel is
diverted to the nearest cross passage so that the water is not coming to the excavation
area.

B. Excavation with Breaker

After the removal of utilities the excavation operation is carried using the Excavator
with breaker. In case of Main Tunnel breaking operation is carried out using PC200
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excavator with breaker. In case of Escape Tunnel, breaking operation is carried out
using PC130 excavator with breaker. Excavation operation is carried out upto a depth
of 1628 mm in case of Main tunnel and 1049 mm in case of Escape Tunnel.

C. Mucking:
The mucking operation is carried out in Main tunnel and Escape Tunnel by Excavator.
The muck will be removed in 25T capacity dumpers to the designated dumping yard.

D. Checking of Level
After the completion of excavation and mucking the levels are checked using the
Total Station by Surveyor.

E. PCC
PCC is laid so as to provide stable base for foundation to avoide direct contact of
foundation with soil. After the checking of levels, PCC having Grade of M15 having
thickness 100mm is laid.

10. Safety, Health & Environment:

Manual reference with our Letter No.2618/PM/IRCON/113 will be followed