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No: MMSC/MSBOC/012019/Rev-0

May Modern Steel Construction Co., Ltd.

No.15, 153 Street, Tamwe Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Phone: +95 5127369, +95 1558851, +95 1557731, Fax: +95 1551969.
Email ID: [email protected], Website: www.maymodernsteel.com.

Method statement for box culvert construction

Project : Yangon Mandalay Railway Improvement (Phase 1)

Client : Myanmar Railways (MR)
Lead consultant : Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Contractor :
Sub-Contractor : May Modern Steel Construction Co., Ltd.

Revision Record

This table is a record of all revisions of the document identified below by number and title.
All previous revisions are hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.

Rev Date Prepared Checked Approved Description of Revisions

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Document Protection Statement

The information and Method statement for production procedure provided herein shall not be
duplicated, disclosed or disseminated by the recipient in whole or in part for any purpose
whatsoever without the prior written permission from May Modern Steel Construction Co., Ltd.

Purpose

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The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedure for the sequence of works for the
cast in place box culvert construction at the Project site location, considering all the necessary
quality and safety aspects of the work activities.

Scope of work

The all process related to the cast in place box culvert construction at the Project site location, which
includes the following process. The main works will include activities such as box culvert blinding,
reinforcement and formwork, batching concrete mixing and casting, curing and finishing. All works
will only commence upon acceptance and/or approval of previously completed work at every stage
of the construction.

Box Culvert Construction Procedure:

The working sequence will be described as the following

The Project Site setting out, site clearing, demolish of exciting structure excavations and the
installation of foundation (Rail pile type 37A) and base Laying cobblestone ground surrounding the
working area will be leveled adequate and suitable for execution of work and good mobility of
equipment after that cast in place box culvert construction work will be carried out.

The permit to execution of work will be issued by the Safety officer/site engineer/Supervisor and all
persons involved in the task will be fully briefed.

Rebar Fabrication Work:

The Reinforcing Steel Bar/Rebar Fabrication takes place in contractor shop floor, Rebar will be
fabricated in accordance with the shape and dimension and bar bend schedules as shown on
approved working drawing. Fabrication of rebar will be carried out by cutting and bending.

The fabrication finished rebar will be made up into bundles and then transported to the construction
site according to the installation schedule. Each bundle of rebar will be shipped with a tag indicating
the relevant information.

Formwork Mould installation Work:

Installation of Pre-fabricated formwork steel Mould panels will be used for forms. Layout of the
forms will be installed in accordance with design of forms cased on approved working drawings.

The frame of the Formwork will be cleaned, free from dust, grease or other foreign matter and will
be treated with the approved form-release-agent before installation. Form will be installed by means
of the Bolt & Nuts and Temporary support will be installed properly in accordance with design of the
form and levelled properly to keep that in the position and to ensure that there is no dislocation and
any leakage while casting concrete in the Mould arrangement. Gap at the joints of the forms will be
in-filled by packing to prevent leakage of cement past of casting concrete.

After completion of installation of formwork mould panels, the responsible person will check the
formwork mould arrangements, such as levels, surface and overall dimensions of the layout and
place level strips if necessary, to mark the exact level Clearance around formwork mould panels.

Rebar installation Work:

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The rebar’s installation work will be supervised by the site engineers of the contractor in accordance
with approved working drawings fixing and splicing of rebar will be done by approved wires. Splicing
length and location will be in accordance with working drawing. Ties at intersection of rebar will be
installed sufficiently to prevent dislocation during concrete casting. Rebar will be tied at all
intersections. Fixing by welding will only be carried out if shown on approved working drawing or as
instructed by the Engineer.

Installed rebar will be free from rust, dirt, oil or other material that might reduce the bond, After
being placed, all reinforcement is inspected and approved before the casting process takes place.
The positions of the bars, both during and after the placement of the concrete, must not be altered.

Casting of concrete Girders

The concrete for culvert will be cast into following method first cast the bottom slab concrete, and
the second is cast the side wall and top slab concrete and finally wing Wall.

The concrete will be batched from the supplier or concrete will be prepared in construction site. The
QC Engineer/Supervisor will make sure the concrete mixture is as per the approved design mix for
the suitable member to be cast.

Casting will be carried out step by step and casting concrete will be proceeded from one end going
to the opposite end. Concrete condition will be closely monitored to avoid concrete to harden
before casting. Special care will be taken to deposit the concrete in its final position in each part of
the form.

Compaction will be assisted with an external vibration (Form Vibrator). Extreme care will be taken
not to damage or distribute the forms. The concrete mixture will not be dropped from greater
heights, which affect the process or the quality, cast area or member will be protected by placing
barricades to prevent damage to the concrete.

Formwork Mould Dismantling

steel framed formwork moulds can be removed from an element when the concrete has achieved its
setting time. Removal will be takes place on the next day of pouring concrete. Removal will be
carried out with care in order not to damage the edges of the element and the embedded rebars (if
any). The exposing rebar will be protected by means of covering it with the suitable protection to
prevent the rebar from the rust while the curing process takes place and also after the finishing of
curing.

Curing of concrete Girders

After the safe removal of the formwork mould from the concrete girder the curing of the concrete
will be takes place to protect the concrete against loss of moisture required for hydration. The
concrete will be cured by means of covering the concrete with specially stitched wet burlaps or
gunny sacks.

The specially stitched burlaps ensure the efficient contact with the surface of the Concrete girder, so
that all the surface will be cured uniformly. Special care will be taken to ensure that the burlaps are
always wet and the fresh water (no salt water) will be sprayed on the burlaps to make it wet always,
thereby the concrete will be maintained with moisture and kept within the recommended

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temperature range by means of using the Tarpaulin sheet covered over the wet burlaps. The use of
the Tarpaulin sheet ensures the efficient curing of the Girder at all time.

Resource Manpower Requirements

Project Manager Construction Manager

Project Engineer QA/QC Engineer / Inspector

HSE Engineer/Officer Foremen/ Works Supervisor

Pre Tension Technician / Coordinator Helpers (skilled, semi-skilled)

Tools and Equipment requirement

Bolster Hoe
Boning Rods Line and Pins
Bump Cutter Measuring Box
Chain Lewis and Pin, Lewis Pick Axe
Chisel Putty Knife
Crowbar Trowel
Digging Bar Wedge
End Frames Sledge Hammer
Float Spade
Head Pan Straight Edge Brushes
Mono strand stressing Jack /Hydraulic Pump Theodolite /Total station
Earth Rammer Vibrator Dumpy Level
Concrete vibrator Water Level
Water Tanks Spirit Level, Right Angle, Plumb Bob
Masonry tools (Necessary hand tools) Tamping Rod
Wheel Barrows Slump Cone
Gantry Crane Circular Saw
Launching girders Arrangements Chain Blocks & Ceiling Ropes
Sand Screen Machine Crane Lifting

Material requirements

Item Material Grade Remarks

Concrete C45 fc’ 45 MPa (450 KSC)
Strand ASTM A416 Grade 270, Fpu = 1860 Seven Wire Strands, Ø 12.7mm
Rebar A615 Grade 40, Fy = 275 MPa (2,800 KSC) Ø 12, 16, 20, 25 mm

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Responsibilities for Production and Erection

Project Manager

I. Ensuring that the project works in his zone are carried out in accordance with the project
requirements specified in the relevant specifications, procedures and drawings, considering
safety and quality of the work activities accordance with the project plan.
II. To ensure that all the equipment required to execute the works according to the
construction programmer are available, in good condition, and provide any additional
equipment that might be required.
III. To co-ordinate with the clients, Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Safety Engineer and
Foreman for a safe and proper execution of the works.
IV. To guide specific attention to all safety measures in coordination with the safety
officer/engineer.

Construction Manager
I. Ensure area is ready and safe to start the works.
II. Set up, required equipment and plant through discussion with the Project Manager and
Project Engineer/Works Supervisor.
III. Ensure the works are carried out according to the specification, quality and approved shop
drawings.
IV. Liaise and co-ordinate with the Project Manager for the agreed sequence of works with
respect to the construction program.
V. Allocation of required manpower through co-ordination with the Project Manager.
VI. Provide the risk assessments for the works in hand.
VII. Take precautionary measures with regards to protecting works from hot weather, wind, rain
and sun.

Project Engineer

I. The engineer will carry out his duties in a manner that will be coordinated by the project
manager on a daily basis, and will ensure proper distribution of the workforce and
equipment at required locations.
II. To be aware of test frequencies related to the formation level.

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III. To co-ordinate with the Safety Officer to maintain a safe working and proper housekeeping
of the site. To comply with the safety measures and ensure that all Safety Officer Teams are
aware of the same to prevent accident and loss.
IV. To monitor and check all activities and ensure that works will be carried out according to
specifications, quality and approved drawings.
V. To inform the QC Inspector of the areas ready for inspection.

QA/QC Engineer / Inspector

I. Ensuring that Consultant/Client inspection requests are implemented.

II. Compilation of all necessary quality control checklists
III. Assisting Consultants during the Inspections.
IV. Coordinating with the third party lab regarding tests and results.
V. The control of work performance by means of checking the work before consultants’
inspection and issuing RFIs & punch lists as necessary.
VI. Controlling all inspection activities on-site in line with Inspection Test Plans and Completion
of documentation to verify the work performed.
HSE Engineer/Officer
I. To ensure implementation of all safety measures related to the nature of works being
carried out, and in accordance with the Project Safety Plan.
II. To ensure that all the persons involved in the works are aware of their responsibilities, and
that they have enough understanding of the safety procedures.
III. The safety officer in co-ordination with the Project Manager will ensure that all the
implemented safety measures are effective enough to maintain safe working on the site.
IV. To maintain continuous inspections of the site activities, advise and train persons on a daily
basis to prevent accidents and personnel injury.
V. To give special concern to housekeeping, and ensure that the site is maintained clean and
tidy.
VI. To ensure all the relevant safety sign boards for different works are in place.
Foremen/ Works Supervisor
I. Ensure the works are progressed in the sequence as agreed with the Project Manager.
II. Liaise with the Project / Construction Manager for the allocation of the work force, ensuring
adequate manpower is available.
III. Liaise with the site manager to ensure all the required plant / materials are available to
construct the works.
IV. Full time supervision will be required to ensure the works are carried out in accordance to
specifications, quality and approved drawings.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

The entire works will be carried out as per the guidelines established in the Project Specific HSE Plan.
The sufficient safety signs to notify public on the construction activities will be maintained without
any need arise and also ensure that the required protections are in place prior to starting work. The

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works will start getting approval officially by the Client or Consultant, and Utmost importance will be
given to the safety of personnel and protection of existing above /underground Services. It will be
ensured that the personnel involved are thoroughly aware of the “Contractor”/ Employer Safety
regulations. To achieve the above, the following will also be ensured:

I. Tool Box Meetings will be conducted before starting the works.

II. All personnel will be provided with the suitable Personal Protective Equipment.
III. Site staff to make sure that people use the necessary PPE’s while working at height and
edges.
IV. Required permits will be obtained from the Engineer concerned before starting the works.
V. The area must be clearly barricaded and sign boards must be fixed not to allow movement of
people and traffic.
VI. People should not be allowed to work in the area where stressing jobs are in progress.
VII. Site Engineer/Supervisors must make sure that necessary platforms are available for the
people to perform stressing jobs prior to starting the job.
VIII. All people must be properly trained prior to starting jobs and all hazards must be conveyed
to them by the way of Tool Box meeting.
IX. Jacks used for the job must be of good quality.
X. Site staff must make sure that excess pressure is not exerted during the stressing jobs that
could lead to breakage of strands/tendons.

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