METHOD STATEMENT FOR

LOAD TEST OF PRECAST

SEGMENTAL SPAN

JOKA – MOMINPUR VIADUCT 2013

PROJECT (PACKAGE 1 & 2) OF JOKA
– BBD BAG METRO CORRIDOR

For Simplex Infrastructures Limited

Submitted By
Mr. Sourabh Podder

Project In Charge

Checked By

Approved By
Simplex Infrastructures Limited

Revision - 1

Date - 01/07/2013
 Method Statement for Load Test of Simply Supported Precast Segmental Span for the Joka – Mominpur Viaduct Projects
2 (Package 1 & 2) from CH (-)1250m to CH 9700m excluding station areas and including DEPOT APPROACH AT JOKA for RVNL.

CONTENTS
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3

2. Scope of Work...................................................................................................................................3

3. Reference..........................................................................................................................................3

4. Equipment and Accessories...............................................................................................................3

5. Load Test Method..............................................................................................................................4

5.1 Fixing of levelling instrument.......................................................................................................4

5.2 Fixing of plate for taking reading..................................................................................................4

5.3 Taking of initial readings / pre levels............................................................................................4

5.4 Placing of Dead Load ...................................................................................................................4

5.5 Placing of Super Imposed Dead Load...........................................................................................4

5.6 Unloading of Super Imposed Dead Load + Dead Load.................................................................4

6. Safety.................................................................................................................................................4

7. List of Formats...................................................................................................................................4

SIMPLEX INFRASTRUCTURES LIMITED Page 2

1. Introduction

This Detailed Method Statement has been specifically written for load test of simply supported precast
segmental span in connection with construction of elevated viaduct for Joka Mominpur Metro Project
(PKG – 1 & 2) of Joka BBD Bag Metro Corridor.

Detailed Method Statement is presented hereinafter.

2. Scope of Work

The load test shall be conducted on a simply supported precast segmental span of 28m / 31m span
length. The scope of work comprises of the following steps:

a) Fixing of levelling instruments on deck of adjacent span

b) Cleaning of the deck, marking of position where deflection is to be measured and fixing of
plate at the same position for taking levels

c) Taking of initial readings / pre levels

d) Placing of dead load as per drawings [Drg No SK-L/01 dt. 21.01.2013 and Drg No
02/DD/C2648/JOKA/28m&31m/LT/001 dated 29.01.2013]. Take reading after placing of dead
load.

e) Placing of super imposed dead load (SIDL) as per drawing [Drg No SK-L/01 dt. 21.01.2013 and
Drg No 02/DD/C2648/JOKA/28m&31m/LT/001 dated 29.01.2013]. Take reading after placing of
SIDL. This load (dead load + SIDL) to be kept for 24 hrs.

f) Take final readings after sustained loading for 24hrs.

g) Unloading of all loads after 24 hrs.

h) Taking of readings / levels after unloading.

3. Reference

a) The following approved for construction drawings have been supplied by RVNL

i) Drawing No. SK-L/01 dated 21.01.2013

4. Equipment and Accessories

Total set of Equipment and Accessories required for the work are detailed below:

a) Leveling instruments

b) Sand filled gunny bags

c) Platform for sand filled gunny bags

5. Load Test Method

5.1 Fixing of levelling instrument

Levelling instruments shall be fixed at suitable locations on adjacent spans / as mentioned in the
approved drawings for taking readings.

5.2 Fixing of plate for taking reading

The deck of span to be tested shall be cleaned. Plates shall be fixed in the positions where deflection is
to be measured along the mid span. A drawing showing the same is attached in Annexure A.

5.3 Taking of initial readings / pre levels

Initial reading / pre levels shall be noted at positions where plates have been fixed.

5.4 Placing of Dead Load

Dead load, in the form of concrete blocks shall be placed at the locations mentioned in the approved
drawings. Level readings shall be noted after placing of dead load. Loading and unloading of concrete
blocks to and from deck of precast segmental span shall be done by crane of suitable capacity.

5.5 Placing of Super Imposed Dead Load

The super imposed dead load (SIDL), in the form of sand filled gunny bags (3600 bags) shall also be
placed at the locations mentioned in the approved drawings. Level readings shall be noted after placing
of SIDL. This load combination (dead load + SIDL) shall be sustained for 24hrs. Final readings / levels
shall be noted after sustained loading of 24 hrs. Loading and unloading of sand bags to and from deck
of precast segmental span shall be done by crane of suitable capacity.

5.6 Unloading of Super Imposed Dead Load + Dead Load

Unloading of sand filled gunny bags for SIDL and dead load shall be done and corresponding readings /
levels shall be noted after unloading. Level readings shall be noted after unloading of all loads.
Unloading of SIDL and dead load shall be done by crane of suitable capacity.

6. Safety

At the time of load testing following cares shall be taken to maintain safety at work site.

a) All workers will be using proper PPEs.

b) Movement of cranes, vehicles, etc. shall be closely monitored, so that no accident takes place.

7. List of Formats

i. Safety checklist (Form No. 012/RVNLJOKA/SAF/SPANLOADTEST/001)

ii. Format for loading (Form No. 012/RVNLJOKA/SPANLOADTEST/002)