General Method Statements

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,
Khadir Branch and Pakpattan Islam Link

Contract: PCSBIP/ICB-01
1. SETTING OUT THE WORK

1.1 Objectives:
The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedure for true and proper setting out of
the works in relation to the points, lines and grades of reference given in specification and
drawings.
1.2 Scope:
For the construction of different types of structures, canal banks or excavation, the setting out
work includes proper demarcation and laying out at site, the structures dimension in accordance
with specification and drawings or Engineers instructions.
1.3 Procedure:
Prior to the commencement of actual execution, the centerline of the canal, Hydraulic structures
or excavation will be clearly marked on ground with the help of total station. Temporary Bench
Marks will be installed close to the proposed structures or on the canal banks where the earth
work has to be done. The exact position of the structures to be constructed will be identified by
means of demarcation / layout plan. A deep furrow shall be excavated and pegs shall be installed
at every 50 ft along the alignment. Top and bottom edges of the excavation and toes of the
embankments shall be clearly staked out. All curves along the alignment shall also be properly
laid out. After making the alignment, a complete profile of the embankment or excavation shall
be set out at 100 ft intervals or every change of section and at every curve. The profile shall
have a dimension of 10 ft and shall be constructed to the proper shape and lines and grades. All
necessary arrangements shall be provided in this profile.
1.4 Tools & Equipment
Total Station
Pegs with red flags
Measuring Tape
Spikes

Templates
Platforms etc.
1.5 HSE Instructions
Material and equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner.
All efforts will be made to keep the environment neat and clean.

2. CARE AND HANDLING OF WATER

2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedure to enclose the area for the reconstruction / rehabilitating the hydraulic structures without interrupting the flow in existing
irrigation canals.
2.2 Scope
The work to be done under care and handling of water shall consist of, but not limited to:
Construction of diversion channels in accordance with the diversion channel plans

approved by the Engineer.
Protection of all works and structures to be constructed from rains and surface runoff
during the entire period of construction so as not to be interrupted the construction of
works.
Dewatering and maintain all foundations, excavation and surfaces dry and free of water
required for proper construction of the works.
Not to disturb the flow in existing irrigation canal, distributary channels, water courses
and natural drainage system of the area.
Furnish water for all aspect of construction.
2.3 Procedure
For the reconstruction of hydraulic structures, the diversion channels are required to be
constructed so as not to disturb flow in the existing irrigation channel during the period, the
structures remained under construction. The diversion channels will be constructed as per
approved plan by the Engineer. The diversion channels have the following components:
i.
Main Diversion channels
ii.
Mouths U/S & D/S
iii.
Plug Bunds U/S & D/S

As the plans of the diversion channels have already been approved by the Engineer and the
works of excavation of the diversion channel will be started as soon as possible on getting the
sites cleared from the trees standing in the alignment of diversion channels. However, the work
of construction of mouths U/S & D/S and plug bunds U/S & D/S will be carried out during
annual canal closure exactly in accordance with the approved drawings.
Dewatering pumps will be installed, maintain and operated for dewatering the rain and surface
runoff for keeping the foundation dry and free from water as required for the construction of the
structures. Prior to beginning of any dewatering for works, a dewatering plan will be proposed
and got approved from the Engineer. The dewatering plan shall be proposed in a manner that will
maintain stability of excavated slopes. Any seepage along the bottom of the foundation and
elsewhere will be controlled to prevent the accumulation of standing water. Trenches of adequate
depth will be excavated at U/S & D/S of the proposed structures. Dewatering pumps with motor
or peter engines will be placed at extreme ends of trenches to dewater the collected seepage. In
addition to these, four dewatering pumps two each at U/S & D/S of structures will be installed to
further lower the water of sub-surface.
2.4 Tools & Equipment
Electric Motor pumps

3. SURVEYING
3.1 Objective
The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedure for carrying out survey work.
3.2 Scope
This work instruction covers the survey work under the project specification, codes and
standards.
3.3 Responsibilities
Site Manager will be responsible for implementation of this work instruction.
QA/QC Manager will ensure that all the relevant work is carried out in conformance with project
specification.
3.4 Procedure
Steps to be taken for performing this activity are as under:
Temporary bench marks will be established with the help of bench marks specified in the
approved drawings or fixed by the Engineer. These bench marks will be maintained for the
proper execution of the works in the vicinity thereof, in perfect condition and to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
The additional bench marks will be established in a way that no level would be transferred
more than 3000 ft.
The bench marks will be numbered.
Maps and records in an approved form in duplicate giving details of the location (including
coordinates) and level of each bench marks shall be provided to the Engineer.
Field books and tabulated data will be maintained.
Survey data shall be recorded in accordance with the recognized professional surveying
standard, original field notes, computations and other survey data shall be recorded in the
field books.
3.5 Tools and Equipment

Total station with all accessories
Auto level with all accessories
Measuring tape
Spray paint for marking
Calculator / Computer
3.6 HSE instructions

4. EXCAVATION (MAIN CANAL / STRUCTURES)

4.1 Objectives
The objective of this general method statement is to define the procedure for carrying out
excavation in Main Canal / Structures.
4.2 Scope
This work instruction covers the excavation of Main Canal / Structures under the project
specifications, codes and standards.
specification.
4.4 Procedure
Steps for performing this activity are as under:
All excavation for Main and Branches shall be done accordingly to the designed section
shown on the drawings or instructed by the Engineer.
The excavation of the Main Canal and Branches will be executed through mechanical
means.
Full details of the earth moving machinery shall be provided in accordance with the
bidding document.
A plan for earth works operation, detailing the locations and program of excavation will
be prepared and submitted to the Engineer for approval.
The survey of the area to be excavated shall be carried out and marking the excavation
layout and slope cut stakes as per excavation plan.
Determination of ground level and depth of excavation required.

Check request for joint verification of NSL and layout of the area will be submitted to the
Consultants.
For deep / loose excavations proper shoring with sheets will be provided.
Suitable material excavated from the channel shall be placed alongside of fill to from
berm and inspection paths as per drawings.
Excavated material containing stumps, roots, vegetation matter and other unsuitable
matters should be placed in the designated spoil banks or as directed by the Engineer.
Frequently checking the levels of excavations as per drawings to avoid extra cutting
during the progress of work.
The inspection paths will be formed with material excavated from bed and from borrow
areas.
All spoil banks shall be leveled and sloped to channel and trimmed to reasonably regular
line or as directed by the Engineer.
Compaction at the bottom of excavation will be done and checked / tested as per
requirements of the project.
All necessary precautions will be taken to preserve the materials below and beyond the
lines of all excavations in the soundest possible conditions.
Any excavation made for our convenience, for any purpose or reason shall be back filled
properly and compacted to the required specifications.
Check request will be submitted to the consultant for final approval.
4.5 Excavation in Foundation of Structure
The bottom and side slopes of excavations upon or against which structures or other
required construction are to be placed shall be finished accurately to the required grades
and dimensions and if required by the Engineer, shall be moistened with water and rolled
with suitable tools or equipment for the purpose of forming a firm foundation.
The disturbed or loosened foundation material or excavated beyond the approved lines
and grades, shall be removed and the over excavation shall be back filled with selected
material and will be thoroughly compacted by rolling in layers not exceeding 6 inches
according to the required specifications.
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Unsuitable material for foundation shall be removed and backfilled with selected
materials thoroughly compacted in layers.
All excavation shall be kept free from water, from whatever source it may come from, at
all times to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Survey equipments.
Excavators.
Shovels.
Dozers with ripper.
Front end loader.
Dump trucks or Tractor Trolleys.

Prior to excavation, a survey will be carried out to find underground utilities (like
overhead lines etc.)
All shoring shall be constructed capable of withstanding collapse.
All efforts shall be made to keep Environment clean.

5. BACK FILLING AROUND STRUCTURES

5.1 Objectives
The objective of this work is to define the procedure for carrying out back filling around
structures.
5.2 Scope
This work instruction covers back filling around structures under project specifications, codes
and standards.
specification.
5.4 Procedure
All fill or backfill around structures below the NSL shall be placed as compacted fill.
All fill or refill around structures above the NSl shall be placed as compacted
embankment except as otherwise specifically mentioned in the drawings.
Where sufficient materials are not available from the required excavation to construct the
embankment or backfill, suitable materials shall be excavated from borrow pits located in
designated areas.
The unsuitable material not required for backfill shall be placed in designated spoil
adjacent to the canal or road.
All material designated for use in compacted embankments shall have the proper water
content either in natural state or to be achieved by sprinkling water or other suitable
means before and during the backfilling.
Approved backfill material will be spread in layers horizontally.
Layer of backfill material will be of uniform thickness with a slight outward slope.
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Compaction of backfill material layers will be done by mechanical rollers, rammers or

any other approved plant.
Compacted depth of backfill material will not be greater than 6. In placing and
compacting backfill or embankment adjoining structure, sufficient material shall be
carefully placed initially on sides.
The material in backfill shall be compacted until the dry density of the compacted
material in not less than 90% of laboratory max dry density.
All possible help will be provided to the Engineer for taking representative samples to
carry out the compaction tests.
Mechanical rollers
Rammers
Excavators
Dozers
Dumpers / Tractor Trolleys
Back-mirror will be used if backfilling is done by reversing dumpers etc.
All efforts will be made to keep Environment clean.
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6. PROCURING CONCRETE AGGREGATES

6.1 Objectives
The objective of this work is to define the procedure for the procurement of concrete aggregates.
6.2 Scope
This work instruction covers the procurement of concrete aggregates under the project
specification, codes and standards.
specification.
6.4 Procedure
Steps for performing this work activity are as under:
All the aggregates required for the construction shall be handled, loaded, transported,
unloaded and stockpiled after the approval of the Engineer.
The location and arrangement of all stockpile area shall be subjected to the approval of
Engineer.
All sites / area designated for stockpiling of aggregate will be cleared and evenly graded
for drainage.
Stockpiling operation for the aggregates shall be handled carefully so that the segregation
and the breakage of aggregate may be kept minimum.
The stockpiled materials will be protected and will not be contaminated with soil or other
foreign material due to rain, surface runoff or sub-surface water.
The contaminated or segregated material due to improper stockpiling will be reprocessed.
The stockpiling operation will be conducted in such a manner as to deposit all material
directly in final position in the stockpiles and in layers not more than 4 feet deep.
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The aggregates shall not move from place to place in the stockpiles excepts as superficial
leveling may be necessary to provide suitable roadway for trucks in placing successive
layers.
Effective means will be provided to prevent breakage of aggregates caused by trucks

operation over the stockpiles.
Dumping over the ends or sides of the stockpiles will be avoided.
To avoid breakage, necessary measures by running down the out side slopes of stockpiles
shall be adopted.
The total capacity of the storage for each category of aggregates shall be sufficient to
ensure progress of work on the site for a duration of at least 5 days.
6.5 Tools and Equipment:
Loading trucks
Independent laboratory having facilities of performing standard tests of aggregates.
6.6 HSE Instructions:

All efforts shall be made to keep Environment clean.
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PROPORTION OF CONCRETE MIX
7.
7.1 Objective
The objective of this work is to define the procedure for proportioning of concrete mix.
7.2 Scope
This work instruction covers the proportioning of concrete under the project specifications, codes
and standards.
Site Manager will ensure that the concrete design mix activities are conducted according to this
work instruction, latest project drawings & specifications.
QA&QC Manager will assure that all the relevant work is carried out in conformance
with project specification.
7.4 Specifications Required
Maximum W/C (water to cement ratio)
Minimum cement content
Air content
Slump
Maximum size of aggregate Strength
Other
requirements
(strength
over
design,
admixtures,
special
type
of
cement, other cementations materials or aggregates)

7.5 Tests/Details Required
Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates
Unit weight of coarse aggregates
Bulk specific gravity of fine and coarse aggregates
Absorption of fine and coarse aggregates
Mixing water requirements of concrete developed from experience with available
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aggregates
Relationships between strength and W/C or W/C (+ other cementations materials)

for available combinations of cements, other compendious materials if considered and
aggregates
Specific gravity of Portland cement and other cementations materials, if used
Optimum combination of CA (coarse aggregates) to meet the maximum density grading

for mass concrete
Oven dried robbed weight of CA fineness modulus of FA (fine aggregates).
Moisture content of natural FA & CA
7.6 Procedure
i.
Choice of slump:
ii.
Related standard Project specifications.
iii.
Choice of maximum size of aggregate
iv.
Estimation of mixing water and air content:
v.
Related standard Project specifications
vi.
Selection of water-cement or water-cementation materials ratio:
vii.
For Type I Portland cement and typical materials calculation of cement content:
viii.
Use
cement
steps iii
&
content,
iv If,
the
however,
mixture
must
the
be
specifications
based
on
specify
whichever
minimum
criterion
leads to the larger amount of content

ix.
Estimation of CA content:
x.
For less workable concrete, increase the CA content determined by up to 10% and for
more workable concrete (e.g. for pumping concrete), decrease by 10%
xi.
Estimation of FA content:
7.6.1 The Weight method

Mass of FA
= Mass of concrete (From experience) - (Sum of masses of water, cement, C.A)

OR
= 10 Ga (100 - A) - C (1-Ga / Gc) - W (Ga - 1)
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Where,
U = Unit wt. of fresh concrete (kg/m3), obtained from previous experience with the material
Ga = Weighted average specific gravity of combined fine and coarse aggregates, bulk,
SD GC = Specific gravity of cement (generally 3.15)
A = Air content
W = Mixing water requirement (kg/m3)
C = Cement requirement (kg/m3)
7.6.2 Absolute Volume Method
Volume of FA = 1- (sum of volumes of water, air, cementations materials, CA), where Volume of
each ingredient occupied in concrete = weight / density Weight / (Unit wt. of water x bulk sp. Gr.
Of ingredient)
Adjustment for aggregate moisture

A
= Calculate moisture content of C.A & F.A
= Calculate % absorption of C.A & F.A
= Surface water contributed by C.A & F.A
= A-B
= Mixing water (net) = Mixing water calculated in step 3 C
Trial Batch adjustments.
If slump not correct, increase or decrease the water content by 2kg/m3 of concrete for each
increase or decrease of 10mm in slump desired.
The estimated mixing water to produce the same slump, as the trail batch will be equal to
the next amount of mixing water used divided by the yield of the trial batch in m3
Re-adjust the cement C.A & F.A
General Mix Design Requirement
ACI standard 211.1.70 further leads us to compute the mass of sand in the mix. Manufactured sand
a product of riverbed having rough and angular surfaces, when couple with flat and elongated
shapes, it proudest harsh and not so workable concrete. A greater content of cement paste and
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grater water content then are necessary. We can calculate the approximately 28 days strength of
the mix by the formula, provided 7 days compressive strength is known: Sc28 = Sc +30 Sc
Where
Sc28 = 28 days strength
Sc = 07 days strength
Concrete mixer
Slump cone
Roller meter
Laboratory equipments
Material or equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner and labeled in

accordingly with statutory requirements and use in safe manner.
Cement paste is also a skin irritant, rinse hand after handling cement paste, safety gloves,
safety boots and helmet will be used.
Any liquid fuel spills and accidental waste disposal will be avoided and properly cleaned
up.
All efforts shall be made to keep the environment clean.
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Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

Khadir Branch and Pakpattan Islam Link

1. SETTING OUT THE WORK

Pegs with red flags

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

1.5 HSE Instructions

Material and equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

2. CARE AND HANDLING OF WATER

Construction of diversion channels in accordance with the diversion channel plans

Furnish water for all aspect of construction.

Main Diversion channels

Mouths U/S & D/S

Plug Bunds U/S & D/S

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

Electric Motor pumps

2.5 HSE Instructions

Material and equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

The bench marks will be numbered.

Field books and tabulated data will be maintained.

3.5 Tools and Equipment

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

Total station with all accessories

Auto level with all accessories

Spray paint for marking

3.6 HSE instructions

Material and equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

4. EXCAVATION (MAIN CANAL / STRUCTURES)

Determination of ground level and depth of excavation required.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

Check request will be submitted to the consultant for final approval.

4.5 Excavation in Foundation of Structure

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

4.6 Tools and Equipment

Dozers with ripper.

Front end loader.

Dump trucks or Tractor Trolleys.

4.7 HSE Instructions

Material and equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

5. BACK FILLING AROUND STRUCTURES

Approved backfill material will be spread in layers horizontally.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

Compaction of backfill material layers will be done by mechanical rollers, rammers or

5.5 Tools and Equipment

Dumpers / Tractor Trolleys

5.6 HSE Instructions

Material and equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner.

Back-mirror will be used if backfilling is done by reversing dumpers etc.

All efforts will be made to keep Environment clean.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

6. PROCURING CONCRETE AGGREGATES

The contaminated or segregated material due to improper stockpiling will be reprocessed.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

Effective means will be provided to prevent breakage of aggregates caused by trucks

Dumping over the ends or sides of the stockpiles will be avoided.

6.5 Tools and Equipment:

6.6 HSE Instructions:

Material and equipment will be maintained in an orderly manner.

Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Pakpattan Canal,

PROPORTION OF CONCRETE MIX

Maximum W/C (water to cement ratio)