Method Statement For Structural Excavation and Backfill

METHOD STATEMENT FOR STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION & BACKFILLING
Branch of Sinohydro Corporation Company Ltd.

Al-Takhasussi Road, Building No.6517, Riyadh12311
DATE 19 Jun-2016 REV 00
Tel. No. +966 1 8030338 Fax +966 1 4622565 CONTRACTNO 6600037267 B.I. NO. 25-00034
http://www.sinohydro.com
METHOD STATEMENT National Guard Family Compound
PROJECT TITLE
SH-NGFC37267-87-CI-MST-0001 Thuwal
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION & BACKFILLING
Contractor Branch of Sinohydro Corporation Company Ltd.

Client Saudi Arabian Oil Company
PMSC Saudi ARAMCO Project Management Team
Project Title National Guard Family Compound

Thuwal
Contract No. 6600037267
Rev DOCUMENT Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Date Approved
SH-NGFC37267-87- Construction Manager Quality Manager Project Manager

00
CI-MST-0001

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PROJECT TITLE
METHOD STATEMENT FOR STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FILE PARAGRAPH
NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR STRUCTURAL
1
EXCAVATION & BACKFILLING
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
1 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 3
2 SCOPE 3
3 PURPOSE 3
4 REFERENCES 3
5 DEFINITIONS 3
RESPONSIBILITIES 5
6
EQUIPMENTS 4
7
PROCEDURES
8 5
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE
9 MATERIALS 8
QUALITY ASSURANCE
10 8
SAFETY
11 9
RISK ASSESSMENT
12 10

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1. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The National Guard Family Compound (NGFC) Development is a National Guard

housing project along with supporting infrastructure and utilities with the total built-
up area 37,608.48 m2. The project will supply new kindergarten, schools, Mosque,
Clinic, Retail in addition to other support services. All utilities and infrastructure for
the project will be developed as specified in contract documents. The site is
located close to Thuwal, in the western region of Saudi Arabia. The site is adjacent
to the king Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) at a Latitude
(N) 22º19´15´´ and Longitude (E) 39º08´22´´.
2. SCOPE :
This work includes the following;
2.1 Excavating and backfilling for buildings and structures.

2.2 Backfilling around and over the substructures or foundations after the
completion of damp proofing or waterproofing works.
3. PURPOSE :
This method statement describes the activities and procedures to be

implemented for excavation, filling and backfilling works for structures under
the scope of work and which shall be carried out in compliance with the approved
IFC drawings and project specifications.
4. REFERENCES :
4.1 Relevant Approved IFC drawings, contract drawing.

4.2 Relevant as-built drawings for existing utility lines.
4.3 Project Specifications Division 2, Section 02222
4.4 SAES-A-114
4.5 Contractor Site Safety Plan (CSSP)
5. DEFINITIONS:
5.1 Backfill: Soil material or controlled low-strength material used to fill an

excavation.
5.2 Excavation: Removal of material encountered above subgrade elevations and to
lines and dimensions indicated.

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5.3 Fill: Soil materials used to raise existing grades.

5.4 IFC – Issued for Construciton.
5.5 QCM – Quality Control Manager.
5.6 CQCI – Civil Quality Control Inspector.
5.7 ITL – Independent Testing Laboratory
6. RESPONSIBILITIES :
6.1 Site Surveyor: The Surveyor shall be fully responsible for all survey works in
the implementation of this method statement.
6.2 Site Engineer: The Civil Works Site Engineer is responsible for the execution of
all structural excavation and filling activities which shall be implemented in
accordance with this method statement.
6.3 Quality Inspector: The civil works quality control inspector (CQCI) shall
continuously monitor all activities to ensure compliance with all requirements of
relevant contract documents.
6.4 Construction Manager: The Construction Manager shall be responsible for
overall implementation of the method of statement to ensure that construction
work is carried out as per the project specification.
6.5 Quality Control Manager: QCM shall be responsible for organizing and allocating
inspection work to CQCI.
6.6 Laboratory Technician: Laboratory technician shall be testing independently as a
representative of third party Aramco approved testing laboratory and shall be
responsible for inspection and field testing, materials sampling and related
laboratory works as required by the specifications.
6.7 Safety Inspector: Safety inspector shall be responsible for the execution of all
construction activities according to the construction site safety plan.
7. EQUIPMENTS:
a) Excavator
b) Shovel
c) Bob cat
d) Dump Trucks
e) Water Pumps (If required)
f) Hand shovel
g) Plate compactor
h) One-tonner roller compactors

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i) Survey instrument
8. PROCEDURES :
8.1 PREPARATION
1) Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from
damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and
other hazards created by earthwork operations.
2) Preparation of subgrade for earthwork operations including removal of
vegetation, topsoil, debris, obstructions, and deleterious materials from ground
surface as specified in applicable local and international standards,
3) Protect and maintain erosion and sedimentation controls, as specified in Saudi
Aramco standards, during earthwork operations.
4) All parties shall ensure that the latest revisions of controlled IFC drawigns are
used.
5) Ensure that all survey instrument and ITL equipment used at site are calibrated
and updated.
6) Maintain survey benchmarks and survey control points for the works as
indicated in the contract drawings.
8.2 EXCAVATION FOR STRUCTURES
1) Excavation shall be performed as per IFC drawings to the dimensions,

grades, and elevations as noted and as required for formwork and allowance
for compaction equipment.
a) Excavation will be monitored by site surveyor during entire duration of

activity to avoid over cutting.
b) All excavated materials shall be kept away at least 1m from the edge of
excavation during excavation and shall be transported to designated area
after completion.
c) As soon as excavation reaches the required elevation as mentioned in
IFC drawings, surface should be levelled and compacted as per project
specification.
d) All sides of deep excavation will be protected against falling.

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8.3 STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS
1) Stockpile borrow soil materials and excavated satisfactory soil materials

without intermixing. Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface
water. Cover to prevent windblown dust if required.
a) Stockpile soil materials away from edge of excavations to facilitate works.

b) Stockpiles to be maintained at site and relevent tests for materials to be
taken before mixing with water and then approved materials to be taken
to the area where backfilling is required
8.4 BACKFILL PREPARATION
1) Place and compact backfill in excavations promptly, but not before

completing the following;
a) Construction below finish grade including, where applicable,
subdrainage, damp proofing, waterproofing, and perimeter insulation.
b) Proofrolling of all areas to receive fill, foundations, or pavement as
specified in applicable local and international standards.
c) Removing trash and debris.
8.5 COMPACTION OF SOIL BACKFILLS AND FILLS
1) Place backfill and fill soil materials in layers not more than 200 mm in loose
depth for material compacted by heavy compaction equipment and not more
than 100 mm in loose depth for material compacted by hand-operated
tampers per applicable in Saudi Aramco standards.
2) Fill and backfill adjacent to structures such as retaining walls, pits, and
basements, shall be compacted with hand-operated equipment to a distance
of 1.2 m or greater beyond the sides of the structure per applicable Saudi
Aramco standards.
3) Place backfill and fill soil materials evenly on all sides of structures to
required elevations, and uniformly along the full length of each structure.

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4) Compact soil materials to not less than the following percentages of

maximum dry unit weight according to ASTM D 1557 and applicable for
Saudi Aramco standards or the project geotechnical report, whichever is
more stringent.
5) Place and compact fill material in layers to required elevations as follows:
a) Under grass and planted areas, use general fill soil material.
b) Under walks and pavements, use general fill soil material.
c) Under steps and ramps, use select fill.
d) Under building slabs, use select fill.
e) Under footings and foundations, use select fill
8.6 GRADING
1) General: Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free of irregular surface

changes. Comply with compaction requirements and grade to cross sections,
lines, and elevations indicated.
a) Provide a smooth transition between adjacent existing grades and new
grades.
b) Cut out soft spots, fill low spots, and trim high spots to comply with
required surface tolerances.
2) Site Grading: Slope grades to direct water away from buildings and to
prevent ponding. Finish subgrades to required elevations within the following
tolerances:
a) Lawn or Unpaved Areas: Plus or minus 25 mm.
b) Walks: Plus or minus 25 mm
c) Pavements: Plus or minus 12 mm.
3) Grading inside Building Lines: Finish subgrade to a tolerance of 12 mm when
tested
8.7 SOIL MOISTURE CONTROL
1) Uniformly moisten or aerate subgrade and each subsequent fill or backfill soil
layer before compaction to within 3 percent of optimum moisture content.

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a) Do not place backfill or fill soil material on surfaces that are muddy or
contain debris.
b) Remove and replace or scarify and air dry otherwise satisfactory soil
material that exceeds optimum moisture content by 3 percent and is too
wet to compact to specified dry unit weight.
9. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS
A. The Excess materials not suitable for refill shall be disposed of in the areas
directed by Saudi Aramco Representative.
B. Use surplus excavated material suitable for fill and remove excess materials
not being used to the designated Saudi Aramco dump site as per
specification (Section 02222, Sub-Sec:3.02-J)
10. QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Third party Testing Agency Qualifications: The quality control testing

requirements shall be performed by Saudi Aramco-approved third party,
approved by the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department.
B. All field inspection test report records shall be maintained in document

control system at contractor’s document control room.
C. A log shall be developed and maintained for all test records for traceability
and retrieval.
D. Testing agency shall test compaction of soils in place according to ASTM

D 1556, ASTM D 6938, ASTM D 2937, and ATSM D 2167 as applicable.
Acceptance testing of in-place density and moisture content (field density
testing) on compacted fill will be performed at the following rates:
1. Under all foundations-one test every 1000 ft 2 (90m2) of each lift.

2. Under area paving- one test every 2000 ft 2 (180 m2) of each lift.
3. Road base and sub-base-one test every 2000 ft 2 (180m2) of base or
sub-base.
4. General fill-one test every 5000 ft 2 (460m2) of each lift.

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E. As a minimum, at least one in-place test must be performed on every lift of

fill and further placement shall not be allowed until the required density has
been achieved.
The final inspection acceptance of site construction shall be in accordance with
the approved shop drawing and ITP.
11. SAFETY:
1) The Contractor shall place and maintain in good condition temporary fences,
guardrails, barricades, lights, shoring, bracing, and other protective measures
required for the safety of personnel and the premises as described in the
Saudi ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual.
a) Required Permits and Procedures
i. All necessary permits must be obtained from Saudi ARAMCO prior to
performing any earthwork.
b) Excavation Safety
i. All excavation and trenching shall be done in accordance with Saudi
ARAMCO safety requirements including, but not limited to, the Saudi
ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual and Safety Management Guide.
ii. Provision of safe entry and exit.
iii. Precautions for Hazardous Atmospheres and Confined Spaces.
iv. Provision and maintenance of edge protection, clearances, barricades,
and fixed lighting.
v. Protection of underground utilities and installations.
vi. Protection against sidewall cave-in. Shoring shall be installed or the
sides shall be sloped or benched when any excavation or trench
reaches a depth of 1.2 m or when soil banks are greater than 1.5 m.
vii. Provision of proper inspection frequency and maintenance of daily
excavation checking list.
To prevent accident during the implementation of the above mentioned activities, all
relevant safety measures shall be strictly maintained by Safety Staff.

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Risk Assessment
Risk Risk Action by

S.N Job steps Hazards/Risks Rating Rating
C L R Control and Actions C L R
 Permit must be obtained from Issuer
the authorities prior to and
commence activities. Receiver
 Ensure joint site inspection has
been conducted on the whole
Unauthorized area.
01 Obtain work 4 4 M 2 3 L
work activity  Area to be cleared for trip
permit
hazards.
 All the hazards must be
addressed before to start the
activity.

 Superviso
 All the workers should be r safety
trained according to their officer
Personal Injury
respective work.
Untrained
4 4 M  Before to start the activity, 2 3 L
workers
supervisor should give safety
instruction to the crew
members.

Mobilizatio  All the equipment and Transpor
02 n of operator must be certified and t
equipments trained. Superviso
and tools  All the equipments must be r
inspected before use.
MVA
 Use flag man for the
Personal Injury.
movement of heavy
Property
4 3 M equipment. 3 3 L
Damage.
 Use right tools for the right
job.
 All the tools must be color
coded and inspected.
 Maintain a good housekeeping
all the time in the area.

Equipment and 4 4 M  Prior to its operation as a 2 3 L Forman
tools minimum requirement, and work
malfunction operator shall inspect his force and
can lead to equipment following checklist area
physical provided by the company. safety
injuries  Only competent person shall officer
be allowed to operate or
repairing to the equipment.
 Damage and fabricated tools

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are not to be used and shall be

taken away from the site to
prevent re-using by other
workers.

 Inspected tools shall be
properly color coded if it is in
good condition.
 Equipment to be used shall be
inspected and approved by
SAPMT before its mobilization


 No unauthorized entry. Site
 Trainings like induction, Superviso
toolbox talks should be r
Physical or
provided before starting the
serious Injuries
work.
to workers due 3 4 M 2 3 L
 Ensure inspection has been
to material
conducted on the whole are.
handling.
 Use proper manual lifting
technics.

 All workers are to wear Safety
reflective traffic vests. The officer
Struck workers
competent person is
with 4 4 M 2 3 L
responsible for determining
Heavy equipment
need.
Equipment
03  No unauthorized entry.
and vehicle
 Restrict outside vehicular Forman
movement
traffic in the job site.
Struck by site
4 4 M  Use flaggers and a specific 3 3 L
vehicles
traffic route if necessary.

04 Excavation Cave ins from 4 4 M  All related drawings will be 2 3 L Civil
for structural unsupported studied and must be cleared Superviso
foundations sides of prior to excavation. r
excavation  All the utility services should
Personal Injury, be marked before starting the
Fire work.
Damage to  Ensure inspection has been
property conducted on the whole are.
MVA  All personnel entering to the
Falling of trench or excavation to wear a
equipment, hard hat.
material from  Keep material at least 1 meter
the edge of the away from the edge of
excavation excavation.
 Barricade off any hazardous
areas to prevent personnel
waling near the edge when

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work is in progress.
 The slopes of the excavation
shall be made in 45 degree.
 Excavated area shall be
barricaded.
 Excavation material shall be
put 1 meter away from the
edge.
 A competent/certified Site
operator must be appointed. superviso
 All the area must be r and
barricaded and signage must safety
be posted. person
 Unauthorized persons are not
Physical injury allowed to enter the area.
to workers
 Flagman must be appointed at
Fire.
the area.
Equipment in
 The area of the activity shall be
motion causing
restricted from unauthorized
Backfilling injury to
personnel by installing
worker
05 4 5 H barricade and by posting 3 3 L
Workers can
signage “ Civil Works on Going”
suffer skin
 Flagman shall be assigned to
irritation and
assist the operator and serve
respiratory
as a look out for blind spot
illness due to
area during the operation.
dust inhalation
 Dumping areas shall be cleared
from personnel.
 Follow speed limit regulation.
 Only SAG license driver and SA
approved operators are
allowed to operate
equipments.
06 Compaction Noise hazard 4 4 M  Mandatory jumping compactor 3 3 L Site
of backfill Operator operator shall wear the superviso
material getting injury prescribed ear protection ( ear r
Collision plug, ear muff)
between  Workers on the area shall wear
equipment ear plugs.
Fire hazard  Job supervisor shall ensure
that the operator have the
experience in operating
jumping compactor.
 Operator shall take rest when
tired or have alternate
operator.
 When more than one
equipment is being in used,
operators shall maintain safe
distance between them.
 Job supervisor shall monitor

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during the activity.

 Use proper manual lifting Labor
methods. and
Personal injury.  Use recommended PPEs. Forman
Manual
Body strain and  If the load is too heavy, get
07 material 3 4 M 2 3 L
back muscles mechanical or other person
handling
pull. help.
 Do not lift the material which is
beyond your capacity.
 Designated vehicle routes Site
must be in place. Engineer
 Water spray should be done in And
different intervals on daily Forman
bases.
 Speed limits 20 km/hr shall be
maintained and speed signage
3 3 M shall be in place. 2 3 L
 Backfill material screening shall
Dust emission
Environment be not allowed at site. It shall
08
al Effect be made some other area.
 Dust mask shall be provided to
all workers.
 Flagman shall be in place to
control the traffic.
 Wear ear plugs or ear muff Safety
where noise level is 85 dB or Officer
Noise exposure 3 4 M more 2 3 L
 Proper maintenance of the
equipment.
 Confined space entry permit
shall be obtained to enter
excavation equal to or greater Activity
than 1.2 m (4 ft) deep. Foreman
 Gas should be testing before to And
Lack of oxygen enter. Engineer
Fire hazards  Assign a certified Stand by Man
Presence of with log sheet.
Confined toxic gases  No personal shall allow
09 4 5 H 3 3 L
space Personal injury entering the excavation if the
due to unsafe oxygen level is less than 19.5
access or %.
egress.  Maintain a good entry and exit
point for the workers in the
confined space.
 Access ladder must be
extended
10 Working in Personnel may 4 4 M  Job supervisor shall make sure 3 3 L Site In

hot weather suffer heat that regular supply of water is charge
stress related available. and
sickness  Personnel taking maintenance Safety

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medication shall consult or Person

informed medical personnel to
seek precautionary measures
when working under severe
hot weather condition..
 Cold water and drinking cups
shall be available all the time.
 Breaks in between is advice
during hot summer season.

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