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METHOD STATEMENT
BACKFILL

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Scope of Works
Document, Code Standard Referred
Preparation
3.1
Site temporary
3.2
Mobilization of manpower, equipment
3.3
Procurement
Construction Procedure
4.1
Permit to work
4.2
Initial record survey
4.3
Site clearance
4.4
Backfilling
4.4.1 Imported fill
4.4.2 Filling sand
4.4.3 Schedule
4.4.4 Compaction
4.4.5 Identification system
Health and Safety
Environment requirements
Personnel & responsibility
Sub. Contractor and suppliers
Plant & Equipment
Materials
Storage & Handling
Inspection and Testing Requirements
Conformance criteria

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Scope of works
This method statement description the resources, construction
procedure, inspection and testing to be adopted for completion of site
clearance and earthwork activities to the requirements of the contract
specification and drawings that is in drafting only issued for tender.
The prior to commence of work, detail method statement will be
submitted to Client for review and approval.
Additional method statement shall be audited and submitted for each
system.
Document, Code Standard Referred
TCVN 4447 -1987: soil work, excavation and validation;
TCVN 5576 - 1991: Drainage Systems, excavation and
validation;
Technical Specification for backfill;
Nhat Nam Method statement for survey set out and settlement
monitoring;
BS 1177 Methods of test for soil for civil engineering purposes;
BS 6031 Code of Practice for Earthworks;
Nhat nam safety manual;
Preparation
3.1
Site temporary
Prior to commence of work at site, temporary site shall be built up
before, it will be included:
Site office:
Container 40' with air conditioner,
communication
system and accessories to
be used;
LAB:
Container 20" to be used
Storage close:
Container 40" to be used to storage tools &
small equipments
Storage open:
Packing of plant
The temporary site will be protected by fence located around with
access gate (see DWG attached for proposed temporary site)
3.2
Mobilization of manpower, equipment
The mobilization of manpower, equipment shall be started from
received
construction
award.
Base
on
schedule
approved,
mobilization plan of manpower, equipment will be issued to ensure that
progress must be reached.
3.3
Procurement & Transportation
The main material to be used will be dirt sand about 250,000 m3, so
plan to procure dirt sand and transportation are very important.
Resources of dirt sand will be procured from Long An Province, it will
be transported to site by river way using barge with 450-600m3 volume
to Dong nai and Long Binh port after dirt sand will be transport to site
by Truck 12-14m3 (using 30 barge, 02 crane with clamshell and 36
truck for this work). Contractor will be outlined and
submitted
mobilization ways in detail to Client for review and
approval in the
next stage.

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Construction Procedure
4.1
Permit to work
At least 24 hours prior to the commencement of any works for a given
location within the BF02 area, form permit to work shall be completed
and submitted to Client. Client shall complete, endorse and return the
permit proving comprehensive information about existing underground
services or other hazards in the area.
The safety manager shall register and retain the original endorsed
permits in the site safety file and shall arrange work face copies for
both the responsible site superintendent and workers. In additional, the
site superintendent shall inform all personnel associated with the
working area with hazard listed in the permit.
If services are indented in the permit then the site superintendent shall
instruct the survey team to set out the position and line with warning (if
any) to limit working area.
On completion of work covered by the permit, the site supervisor shall
be immediately informed to safety manager. The safety manager shall
then sign off the permit to indicate completion of work and then return
the permit to Client.
4.2
Initial record survey
Base on drawings supplied by Client, Contractor will be arranged
survey team to site to check again data set out on the DWG. In case,
difference between design and actual detected, contractor will inform it
to Client to get recommendation prior to start of work.
4.3
Site clearance
The site clearance will be cleared step by step in accordance with
backfill. And started from area located temporary site, all grass and
other shall be transported and stockpiled off site. Incase of discovery of
undefined metal parts in the soil, digging shall be immediately stopped.
The site superintendent shall clear all personnel and place a suitable
marker (e.g. witches hat) at the respective location. He shall
immediately arrange watchman to guard the area prevent access to all.
Concurrently, he shall inform safety manager to notice to Client'
Engineer. The Customer's representative shall take appropriate action
and inform to safety manager as to when the site is safe for recommencement of work actives
4.4
Backfilling procedure
4.4.1 Imported fill
The source location, sample and certificates/ specification of all
imported suitable fill shall be obtained and submitted to the Client
for approval prior to transport to site (specification, testing record
and conformance details shall be submitted);
4.4.2 Filling dirt sand
With our survey, source of dirt sand to be used to backfill will be
taken from Long An Province. Transportation of dirt sand to site
will use barges and trucks.
Before backfill, existing soil surface shall be compacted and
tested with compaction ratio k = 0.9 and this shall be approved
before backfill next layers.

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General backfill layers will be 300-500 mm in

thickness,
using bulldozer and grading machine for leveling and
fill
layers shall be compacted by vibration rollers 20-25 tons.
For each layer, testing will be carried out 20 compaction test,
Laboratory must be arranged in container at site for carry out
testing works, after take sample one (1) hour, report testing must
be issued in case if fail compaction shall be performed again else
next layer will be started.
Backfill will continuous up to complete yard level
Estimated quality sand filling per day
4,500 - 4,800m3/day
4.4.3 Schedule
With quality dirt sand for backfill about 250,000 m3, the schedule
estimated for finish is 55 working days.
4.4.4 Compaction
The Client Engineer will be noticed to witness each trial though
the standard notification process. The drawing for each test area,
for each MDD sample and in-situ density test shall be included in
test report. For a successful trial, the result for each in-situ
density shall be equal to or greater than the percentage
required by that trial.
Deviations to the methods described above are permitted during
the trial to accommodate various types of compaction equipment
and conditions. However, following successful trials, this method
statement shall be revised accordingly.
4.4.5 Identification system
The establishment of a simple but effective identification system
is required for each compacted layer of each section, segment,
area or lot of the works that is subject to compliance testing. This
identification system may be a combination of grid, coordinate
references in combination with alpha-numeric code (e.g. KKS
codes). MDD and in-situ density test reports associated with
each lot tested shall refer the respective identification system. In
addition, a contract drawing shall be marked up showing the test
area on plan and, where required, showing the datum level (or
zone) below final formation. The sample or test location shall be
indicated on each drawing for each layer.
Health and Safety
In additional, the general requirements stated in the Project Safety
Plan will be referred, the following specific points required attention:
Permit to dig application form shall be completed and endorsed
prior to commence of any excavation works;
Refer to 4.3 Para. for dealing with the discovery of Undefined
Steel Parts;
All existing underground services to be flagged and where
possible disconnected;
All earthwork plant shall appropriate certificate and in good
operating;
Tip trucks shall be fitted with reversing beepers;
Fire extinguishers shall be fitted in all major equipment;
All operators shall have the appropriate experience and, where

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necessary, the required certification.

Excavations shall be cordoned off by use of safety barrier
fencing, windrows or safety tape, the method chosen being
suitable for the depth of excavation and prior of time the
excavation will be left open;
The completed Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Sheet and
safe system of work will be developed and approved by Client before
works on site started.
Environment requirements
Construction dust associated with areas under construction and
haul roads shall be kept to a minimum by regular compaction and
watering.
All tip trucks carrying materials on public roads shall have
suitable covers;
Water containing fine silts in suspension shall not be directly
pumped into streams and channels;
Waste oils shall be suitable stored in sealed containers for offsite
remove;
Contaminated sand shall be collected and disposed to
appropriate offsite waste facilities;
Personnel & responsibility
Project Manager
Approve Method Statement, Inspection and Testing Plan;
Appoint Sub contractors and Suppliers;
Site Manager
Review method statement, Inspection and Testing Plan;
Ensure site superintendents understood requirements of backfill;
Plan and coordinate backfill activities for all zones;
Ensure suitable progress hold ;
Senior Project Engineer
Prepare method statement;
Determine trial and testing schedule;
Training for supervisors & QA/QC personnel with respect to
requirements for inspection and testing;
Safety Manager
Prepare safety risk analysis and safe system of work method
statement;
Carry out site safety induction to all personnel including
explanation of risk mitigation measures;
Regular site inspection and surveillance to ensure that the
backfill crews are following documented safety procedures;
Regular inspection on plant and equipment;
Regular inspection of slopes and batters;
Regular inspection of barricades and access;
QA/QC Inspector
Prepare ITP

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Ensure inspection and testing procedures are followed by site

staff;
Receive, check and file test records;
Arrange suitable action to close NCR;
Maintain test register;
Senior Project Surveyor/ Survey team
Establish secondary and tertiary survey reference points for
backfill;
Setting out batters and toe lines for excavation and backfills;
Checking completed formation levels;
Survey all sample and test locations and mark lot boundaries;
Complete as-built drawings as required;
Volume and Area calculations as required;
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Sub. Contractor and suppliers

To be submitted in next stage
Plant & Equipment
Barge 450 - 600 M3

Set

36

Crane with clamsheel 1.2-1.6m3

Set

02

Excavator

Pcs

02

Bulldozer

Pcs

04

Grading machine

Pcs

02

Tire roller with water spay unit

Pcs

02

Vibration roller, 20-25 tons

Pcs

04

Small compactor

Pcs

06

Dump truck

Pcs

30

Truck with crane

Pcs

01

Water truck, 8-10 m3

Pcs

02

Generator

Pcs

02

Survey machine

Set

+ Leveling machine

02

+ SOKKIA electronic

02

+ Theodolite

02

Water pump
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03

Materials
Main material will be dirt sand 250,000 m3
Storage & Handling

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Stockpiles of suitable and unsuitable materials are to be clearly

identified;
Stockpiles of suitable materials shall not be contaminated;
Inspection and Testing Requirements
The frequency of testing shall be as follows:
A. Imported Sand
Particle Size Distribution (PSD)/Uniformity
Coefficient/Classification
One test every 5000m3 delivered from each source and each
type;
MDD
Sample five (05) tests for each different source of imported sand;
B. Field Test
Compaction tests
MDD and in-situ density 20 sample for each layer
Conformance criteria
Tolerance limits
Horizontal dimensions shall be within +150 mm of the dimensions
shown on the drawings;
For slopes to embankments or cuttings the horizontal deviation
between the top and the bottom of the slope shall be +5 percent
of the horizontal component of slope shown on or calculated from
the drawings;
Formation levels shall be within zero and -25mm of levels shown
on drawings;
Finished areas with topsoil shall be within zero and +50mm;
Other levels shall be within zero and -100mm of the levels shown
on the drawing;
Compaction
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If a test shows the compaction achieved to be less than that

required, a further test shall be carried out in the fill close to the
failure. If the result of this test is acceptable then the lot is
acceptable. If the re-test fails then lot shall be re-worked and
retested.
Results of tests shall be submitted to the customer within 24
hours after completion of each test.
A monthly summary report of all tests completed accompanied by
test certificates shall be submitted to Client for approval;
After completion of works a complete QC report, covering all site
shall be submitted;

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