METHOD STATEMENT

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR PILE DRIVING

1.0 PILING FRAME
The pilling frame has the function of guiding the pile at its correct alignment from the
stage of first pitching in position to its final penetration. It also carries the hammer and
stage of first pitching in position co- axially with the pile. The essential parts of a piling
frame are the leaders or leads, which are stiff members of solid, channel, box, or tubular
section held by a lattice or upper level by backstays. The latter an be adjusted in length by
a telescopic screw device, or by hydraulic rams, to permit the leaders to be adjusted to a
truly vertical position r to be raked forwards, backwards, or sideways.
The piling winch is mounted on the base frame or carriage. This may be a double-drum
Winch with one rope for handling the hammer and once for lifting the pile. Some piling
frames have multiple-drum winches, in addition to lifting the pile and hammer, also can
carry out the duties of operating the traveling, slewing and raking gear on the rig.

2.0

DRIVING PRECAST & PRESTRESSED CONCRETE PILES

The piles must be lifted from the stacking positions only at the prescribed points. If
designed to be lifted at the quarter or third points, they must not at any stage be allowed
to rest on the ground on their end or head. Particular care should be taken to avoid over
stressing by impact if the piles are transported. Additional support points should be
introduced if necessary.
A helmet and its packing are carefully centre on the pile, and the hammer position should
be checked that it delivers a concentric blow. The hammer should preferably weight not
less than the pile. The minimum weight or power of the hammer should be sufficient to
ensure the required resistance has been reached.

3.0

PILE JOINT WELDING

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When a lower pile segment is driven close to platform level (ground

surface ) , stop driving and remove pile driving hammer and helmet.
Clean the joint plates of both lower and upper pile segment and remove
mud and dust with wire brush. Use grinder if require.
Place extension pile on top lower pile.
Check alignment of pile and ensure the alignment of extension pile must
be same as lower pile, i.e. horizontal plates fully bearing against each
other.

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4.0

Welding is performed by manually welding with full penetration butt

welds, automatic/semi auto welding machines are allowed.
The throat of joint shall be fully filled with layers og welding materials.
Welding slag shall be removed after each layer of welding and before next
layer of welding.
The welding electrode used shall compliance to classification AWS A5.1 :
E66013. Welding machine used is 400Amp capacity.
The Engineer shall carry out visual inspection on each welded joint.
Perform testing on pile joints if necessary.
PILE SET CRITERIA

When driving to a set criterion, the final set of each pile shall be recorded either
as the penetration in millimeters as per 10 blows the number of blows required to
produce a penetration of 25mm.
When final set is being measured, the following requirement shall be met:
a) The exposed part of the pile shall be in good condition, with damage or
distortion.
b) The helmet, dolly and any packing shall be in sound condition.
c) The hammer blow shall be in line with the pile axis and impart surfaces shall be
flat and at right angles to the pile and hammer axis.
d) The hammer shall be in good condition, delivering adequate energy per blow,
and operating correctly.
e) The temporary compression of the pile shall be recorded if required.

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