Method Statement for Road and

Paving Works | Work Procedure

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Method Statement for Road Construction | Method Statement
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 Scope:
This method statement describes the activities and process of
Road and paving work for School Project works include
preparation, installation and protection as per the project
requirement.

The purpose of this method statement is to conduct a systematic

work execution for the Road and paving work for that will produce
and deliver a safe execution procedure in accordance with the
approved Standards/Specifications and Lifting procedure.

It is the Policy of "Company Name" to provide a safe and healthy

place of employment. In areas where scaffolding is to be erected,
dismantled, altered, moved or accessed for any purpose, the
following procedure shall be utilized.

Activities:
Road and paving work will comprise the following activities

Sampling and storage.

Excavation.

Subgrade.

Subbase.

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 Aggregate road base.

Projection.

Asphalt / Bituminous works.

Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to ensure that the standards and

specification of the School Project and that of "Company Name" is
effectively implemented during the process of Road and paving
work. This method statement provides the necessary support to
the team with relevant information regarding the specific project
requirement and a guideline for a procedure to work safely.

Communication:
The contents of this method statement shall be explained and
demonstrated to all involved personnel based on specific task
allocation. Site Engineer / Supervisor, subcontractors’ signatures
shall be taken on the approved method statement as a matter of
record. Daily (at the start of each shift) the Works Supervisor and
HSEO will complete a Pre-works briefing with ALL labor based on
the activities to be complete in the shift (pre-works briefing will be
signed by ALL labor to demonstrate that they have understood the
activities and associated controls. They will then complete a site
walk to ensure and verify that all the controls are in place. Both the

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 RAMS and Pre-works briefing will be located on site with the Works
Supervisor for reference and review.

Construction Methodology:
1. Sampling and Storage:

• Subgrade samples for Soil classification, laboratory moisture

density relationship tests and CBR tests shall be taken prior to
use, from any proposed source of material.

• Each sample shall represent not more than 3,000 Cu.m of

stockpiled material.

• A dry density moisture content relationship test shall be made for

each type of soil to be used in the construction of the work to
determine the Maximum Dry Density, the Optimum Moisture
Content and the Moisture Range required of the soil for
satisfactory compaction

• Sub-Base One sample every 3000-cu m of stockpiled material

shall be tested for Grading, Plasticity Index, Maximum Dry Density,
and Los Angeles Abrasion.

• Aggregate Road-base one sample every 3000-cu m of stockpile

material or part of as directed by the consultant shall be tested for
Grading, Plasticity Index, Maximum Dry Density, and Los Angeles
Abrasion.

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 • The all test shall be performed as per project specification and
applicable code.

• All stockpile shall be approved prior to proceed the works.

• MIR / reports shall be submitted along with relevant documents

prior to proceeding.

2. Excavation for Road Construction:

• Common Excavation shall consist of the excavation and

satisfactory disposal of all soils, certain strata, and individual rock
boulders less than 1 cubic meter in volume as instructed by the
Engineer. Strata which are altered and weathered and are in place,
but which are not firm enough, or in the opinion of the Engineer are
not rigid enough to have all the characteristics of rock excavation
shall be classified as common excavation.

• Rock Excavation shall consist of the excavation and satisfactory

disposal of all unaltered and un weathered firm and rigid igneous,
metamorphic, and sedimentary solid rock and boulders exceeding
one cubic meter in volume that in the opinion of the Engineer are
impracticable to remove by heavy mechanical excavating
equipment or by heavy duty hydraulic ripper, or by approved
pneumatic tools.

• Roadway excavation shall be sub classified as Common

Excavation and Rock Excavation.

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 • All material removed from an excavation shall be used in the
formation of the embankment, shoulders and at such other places
in storage yard.

• No excavated material shall be disposed without written

permission from the consultant and clients.

3. Subgrade – Roads:

• Excavation shall be for the full construction width down to

subgrade level. For a further depth of 15 cm the existing material
shall be scarified, watered as necessary, mixed and compacted to
not less than 95% of maximum dry density.

• Fill and embankments, an 'improved subgrade layer', using

specified material in accordance with project specification.

• The improved subgrade layer shall be compacted to not less than

95% maximum dry density.

• CBR of the subgrade is satisfying the minimum requirements, a

further depth of 15cm of the existing subgrade shall be scarified,
watered, mixed as necessary and compacted to not less than 95%
of maximum dry density.

• All slopes, lines and grades shall be true, correct and accurate,
and according to latest approved shop Drawings.

• The subgrade level in cuts shall be accurate to the authorized

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 profile grade to plus or minus two (2) centimeters and, for 'top of
improved subgrade' level, plus or minus one (1) centimeter.

• During the construction of the roadway, the prepared formation

shall be maintained in such condition that it is well drained at all
times.

• The material for improved subgrade shall be approved soil with a

plasticity index not exceeding 6 and liquid limit shall not exceed
40%.

• Dune sand if used shall not contain more than 2% organic matter
and may contain up to 20% of stone fragments or cobbles
exceeding 20mm but not more than 63mm in size.

• Layers of dune sand between layers of granular materials shall

not be allowed.

• Stabilizing crushed material shall not be laid directly on ground

soil, but it shall always be laid on geotextile fabric covering the area
to be stabilized as shown on the Drawings.

• For every completed layer of subgrade, three field density tests

shall be performed on each unit of carriageway. (One unit being
1500 Sq.m).

4. Subbase Construction:

• Road sub-base material shall be delivered to the roadbed as

uniform mixture and shall be spread in layers.

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 • Segregation shall be avoided, and the sub-base shall be free from
pockets of coarse or fine materials.

• Each road sub-base layer shall be spread by finisher and or

grader or other approved mechanical methods, watered, shaped to
a compacted thickness not exceeding 150 mm and compacted to
the required grade and cross- section.

• Compaction test requirements can be achieved in layers

exceeding 150mm but not more than 170mm.

• Compaction shall be accomplished over the full width of each

layer by compacting from the sides to the center, parallel to the
centerline of the road.

• Along curbs, headers, walls, and all places not accessible to the
roller, compact the material with approved vibratory rollers or
compactors.

• At the time of compaction, the moisture content of the laid

material shall not vary by more than + 2 % from the optimum
moisture content.

• The granular sub-base shall be compacted to not less than 95 %

of the maximum dry density.

• The surface on completion of compaction shall be well closed,

free from movement under compaction plant and free from ridges
cracks or loose material.

• The finished surfaces of the road sub-base shall not vary at any

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 point more than 10 mm above or below the grade.

• A minimum of four in-situ density tests shall be made in every lot

(approximately 1500 sq.m) of granular sub-base laid or as directed
by the Engineer.

5. Aggregate Road base:

• This work shall consist of furnishing and placing one or more

courses of aggregate, including binder soil if required, on a
prepared subgrade or sub-base conformity with the lines, grades
thickness and typical cross-section as per approved IFC drawing.

• All aggregate road base material shall be free from dirt, shale or
other deleterious matter and shall be of such quality that it will bind
readily to form a stable aggregate road base.

• Aggregate road base shall be spread on subgrade or sub-base

which has been approved.

• The material shall be spread using a motor grader operated with a

mechanism which levels off the material at an even depth and
without delay.

• The road base aggregate course shall not be placed when the
underlying surface is muddy, or when it is raining or dusting.

• Aggregate road base shall be spread by finisher and or grader or

other approved mechanical methods, watered, shaped to a
compacted thickness not exceeding 150 mm.

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 • The material shall be handled in a manner which avoids
segregation. Segregated materials shall be remixed until uniform.

• Suitable precautions shall be taken to prevent rutting of the

subgrade or sub-base during the spreading of aggregate road base
materials.

• The moisture content of the aggregate road base material shall

be adjusted prior to compaction, by watering with approved
sprinkler trucks or by drying out.

• Aggregate road base shall be compacted to not less than ninety-

eight (98) percent of the maximum dry density.

• Rolling shall continue until the entire thickness of each layer is

thoroughly and uniformly compacted to the specified density.

• Rolling shall be accompanied by sufficient grader speeding in a

manner approved to ensure a smooth surface free from ruts or
ridges and having the proper section.

• The surface of the material shall on completion of compaction be

well closed, free from movement under the compaction plant and
free from compaction planes, ridges, cracks, or loose material.

• Any areas inaccessible to normal compaction equipment shall be

compacted by means of mechanical tampers until satisfactory
compaction is obtained.

• The surface of the finished aggregate road base will be tested

with a three-meter straightedge by the Engineer at selected

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 locations.

• The variations of the surface from the testing edge of the straight
edge between any two (2) contacts with the surface shall at no
point exceed ten (10mm) when placed on or parallel to the center
line or ten (10mm) when placed perpendicular to the center line of
the roadway.

• The aggregate cross section as shown on the Drawings shall not

vary by more than ten (10) millimeters from the required elevation.

• A minimum of four in-situ Density tests shall be made per unit

(1000 sq. m) of aggregate Road base laid.

6. Protection of Compacted Layer:

• Protect all sections of newly compacted pavement from traffic

until they have hardened sufficiently to the approval of the
consultant and client.

7. Asphalt / Bituminous Pavement Works:

Asphalt mix plant shall be approved by consultant and client and

asphalt / bituminous Base Course and surface course / wearing
Course Job Mix shall meet the Project Specifications, and to be
approved by consultant and client prior to starting the works.

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 8. Preparation:

• Ensure that the area to receive for asphalt surfacing shall be

inspected approve by the consultant and client.

9. Prime coat:

• A prime coat bitumen (MC-70) shall be applied over the

Aggregate Road Base at a rate of between 1.13 to 2.26 liters per
square meter. At least 48 hours curing time shall be maintained
before starting asphalt works.

10. Asphalt base course / binder course:

• The thickness of bituminous Base Course shall be as per

approved shop drawing and project specification.

• The bituminous material will be laid using paver.

• Compaction of the bituminous material will be achieved using

steel wheel tandem vibratory rollers and pneumatic tire rollers.

• Initial compaction or breakdown rolling will be by a tandem

vibratory roller operating in the static mode.

• Subsequent compaction will be carried out using tandem

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 vibratory rollers minimum 3 passes (in the vibratory mode) and
followed by pneumatic tire rollers until the material has been fully
compacted to achieve the required degree of compaction as per
project specification.

• A final ‘finishing’ roll will be carried out using a tandem vibratory

roller in the static mode to remove any remaining roller marks.

11. Tack coat:

• Before laying surface / wearing course layer a tack coat of

bitumen emulsion will be applied to a clean surface at a rate of
between 0.23 to 0.68 liters per m². The emulsion shall be allowed to
break prior to commencing surfacing.

12. Asphalt Surface Course / Wearing course:

• The compacted thickness of bituminous surface / wearing Course

shall be as per approved shop drawing and project specification.

• The bituminous material will be laid using paver.

• Compaction of the bituminous material will be achieved using

steel wheel tandem vibratory rollers and pneumatic tire rollers.

• Initial compaction or breakdown rolling will be by a tandem

vibratory roller operating in the static mode.

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 • Subsequent compaction will be carried out using tandem
vibratory rollers minimum 3 passes (in the vibratory mode) and
followed by pneumatic tire rollers until the material has been fully
compacted to achieve the required degree of compaction as per
project specification.

• A final ‘finishing’ roll will be carried out using a tandem vibratory

roller in the static mode to remove any remaining roller marks.

13. Level Control:

• Where practicable the paving machine will be equipped with

automatic level sensing equipment and / or averaging beam
(dependent upon location), referenced to dipped levels obtained
from steel pins kerbs or other suitable datum at no more than 10
meter longitudinal intervals, and transversely at intervals
commensurate with the required mat widths.

• In constrained areas level adjustment will be by manual control by

an experienced operator and referenced to dip levels obtained from
steel pins kerbs or other suitable datum at no more than 10 meter
longitudinal intervals and transversely at intervals commensurate
with the required mat widths.

14. Testing:

• Bituminous materials will be delivered to site within the

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 temperature range 139 to 163OC as per project specification.
Material delivered to site outside range will not be incorporated
within the works.

• Temperatures will be checked and recorded both at the depot

mixing plant and the point of laying by either electrical probes
pyrometers or conventional thermometers.

• Bituminous materials will be sampled at site as per project

specification and testing of bituminous mixing for specification
compliance with respect to aggregate gradation binder content
and Marshall Design properties as per project specification.

• Sections of completed pavement layers will be cored on site as

soon as practicable for testing for field density compliance as per
project specification.

15. Cleaning and Protection:

• When all the activities are completed, the area will be cleaned
thoroughly. Once the cleaning is done and approved, a "Request
for Inspection" will be raised for acceptance.

16. House Keeping:

• Safety Engineer shall ensure to maintain safety for all aspects.

• Safety assistant are allocated all the site locations to maintain

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 housekeeping.

• All demolished/removed material to be disposed in one allocated

area for pick-up/removal from site.

Plant and Equipment:

1. Equipment:

All equipment, plants, machineries, and lifting gears shall be fully

serviceable, tested, checked, and certified by third party. All
personal shall be fully trained, qualified and competent to carry out
their allotted tasks. All cranes and any appropriate lifting gears
shall be assemble/rigged in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations and procedures.

All crane lift operations shall be provided with a crane lift plan
prepared by a competent person before commencing of lift and
shall be communicated to all parties involved in the lift operation.
Generator for electricity shall be provided with drip tray to control
any spillage. Upon arrival SAB safety officer shall conduct
inspection for each equipment and document all the inspections
for records. Each equipment shall be arranged with complete file
for all certifications. After approval the equipment shall be allowed
to site for work. Following remain outlined to focus:

• The capacity / size of the tools and equipment will be judged in

accordance with site conditions, requirements, and availability at

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 the time of execution.

• Fuel shall be provided by mobile fuel tanker on daily basis for the
equipment on site.

• SAB shall rely on Mini-Tankers for on-site refueling.

• The refueling and maintenance will be carried out in the

designated location.

2. Tools & Equipment for Works:

1. Excavator – For excavation

2. Dump truck – For removing excavated materials

3. Asphalt Paver - Spreading & Leveling

4. Water Bowser - To fill up the Rollers and clean the surface

5. Bitumen Distributor - Application of bitumen materials

6. Hand Sprayer - Bond Coat Spraying

7. Steel-Tired Roller - For compaction

8. Pneumatic-Tired Roller - Secondary Compaction

9. Plate Compactor - For edge compaction

10. Core Cutting Machine - Core Cutting for Testing

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 11. Air Compressor - Clean the surface

12. Rolling Straight Edge - Measure the tolerance

13. Hand Tools - Rakes, shovels, hand compactors, levelling and

smoothing tools, Pavement saw machines, heaters, cleaning tools,
hand brooms, small vibratory compactors, liquid asphalt painting,
and all other tools that may be needed

14. Calibrated survey tools

Note: Above listed equipment shall be assigned as per

requirements of each work during the mobilization stage

3. Storage and Handling:

The safe storage of hazardous chemicals is an essential part of an

environmental, health, and safety program. Chemical storage
facilities must meet certain minimum standards to satisfy diverse
regulations, store must observe several requirements that
incorporate safe storage:

Keeping an up-to-date chemical inventory

Proper chemical labelling

Segregating incompatible chemical

Providing separate storage

Sheltered storage to avoid direct sunlight

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 Area should be free of any ignition sources

Provide suitable Fire Extinguisher

Should provide appropriate warning signs.

No smoking or naked flames near the fuel.

Do not inhale vapor.

Read material safety data sheet for the fuel.

Do not attempt to lift container manually.

Have an appropriate funnel available.

Check for leaks.

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