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1. SCOPE
The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the method of works, and particular requirements to follow, for
the construction of road embankment in accordance with the definition specified in clause 5.4.2 Road embankment
(General Specifications of Urban Roads Construction Division 5 ‐ Earthworks).
2. INTERFACE & CONSTRAINTS
2.1. Interface
The following interfaces have been identified:
• Traffic on site.
• Concreting works surrounding the area
• Waterproofing works
• Drainage works I Networks works (Water, Sewage, Irrigation, Storm, Fire & Lighting)
2.2. Constraints
The following constraints have been identified as relating to these works:
• Horizontal, sound and stable ground for the equipment is required at the working areas.
• Item like gully drains to be installed before laying the Road embankment & Sub‐Base Crushed Stone Layers.
• Prepare Suitable Temporary access and arrange sufficient space for maneuvering of Equipment.
• Work will cease if there is a major change to the method of working until the revised Method Statement
or Field Change Request is issued.
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
3.1. Project specifications
DIVISION 02: SECTION 02200 SITEWORK: EARTHWORK
Method Statement for Construction of Road Embankment 2
3.2. Drawings
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS
4.1. Stockpiling of road embankment material
Approved road embankment material will be stockpiled at the project site and regularly monitored and
tested to ensure compliance with the project specifications in accordance with SECTION 02200 Earthwork
1 07 02 Storage and protection.
Road embankment material is excavated material from site to be filled and backfilled in accordance with
SECTION 02200 Earthwork 2 01 02 01 General.
Road embankment material shall be constructed of satisfactory material ref. 2 01 02 02 in accordance with
3 03 04 02 Fill and Backfilling where the material submittal will confirm this compliance and shall not be
less than A‐4 according to AASHTO M‐145 in accordance with 5.4.2.2 Materials (General Specifications of
Urban Roads Construction Division 5 ‐ Earthworks).
Care shall be taken to keep suitable and unsuitable materials clearly identified and separated from one
another. The unsuitable material shall be evacuated in the shortest delays.
Supplied materials shall be delivered after completion of Excavation. The materials shall be mixed at the
required moisture content using motor grades until the mixture is uniform throughout to attain maximum
competed density not less than 95% of maximum proctor test.
4.2. Surface preparation
Before proceeding with the installation of the Road embankment material, it shall be ensured that the
natural ground portion underneath has reached the theoretical bottom level of the Road embankment
Course layer. It shall be smoothened and well compacted. All materials, trash and debris resulting from
prior construction activities shall be removed and housekeeping of the filling area done.
Method Statement for Construction of Road Embankment 3
• The Road embankment has been placed and compacted. Mixing operations shall produce satisfactory
uniform blending and the method of discharging into trucks shall not produce segregation.
• Maintain material water content during the placing period to obtain the compaction specified. Make
adjustments in placing procedures or equipment to obtain true grades, to minimize segregation and
degradation, to reduce or increase water content, and to insure a satisfactory base course.
4.3. Spreading and compaction
The extent of the area where the Road embankment needs to be installed, shall be identified and marked
by the surveyor. Benchmarks shall be installed to determine the extent of the zone and the required levels.
These bench marks have to be well known and coordinated with the site engineer. If any bench mark is
damaged, the surveyor has to be notified by the Site Engineer and it has to be re‐surveyed.
Staking and grading shall be established basing the approved roadway layout and following its intended
design cross‐sections and profiles.
Stake Marking will be marked following its cross‐sections as shown below:
Stake marking for Road Embankment
Stake marking for Slope Side Cutting
1. Stake start of road embankment 1. Stake mark for start of road slope side cutting
2. Stake for end road embankment A. Stake mark for end of Side Cutting under design
3. Stake mark for end of roads slope embankment subgrade
B. Stake mark for start of first slope of side cutting.
C. Stake mark for end of first slope of side cutting.
D. Stake mark for start of second slope transition.
E. Stake mark for end of second slope side cutting.
Laying out of Stake Marks shall be done on a 25‐m interval along the proposed roadway to avoid
over‐cutting as shown below:
Method Statement for Construction of Road Embankment 4
Wooden Stake shall be used with appropriate marking showing the intended elevations to be cut or
filled along the roadway cross‐section on a 25m interval.
The Road embankment material will be transported to the installation area by tipper trucks, loaders and
dumped to the appropriate Road embankment locations.
The material will be spread using a grader in layers of not more than 250 mm.
Immediately following the placing spread the finished mixture uniformly in a layer and bring to optimum
moisture content. Compact the layer with steel‐faced, vibrating or pneumatic‐tired rollers, or other
suitable compacting equipment (Roller Compactor or Plate Compactor) or combinations thereof. Continue
compacting until the layer is compacted through the full depth to a field density of at least 95 % of the
maximum density at optimum moisture content tested in accordance with Ref. 3 03 04 04. In areas not
accessible to rollers or compactors, compact the mixture with mechanical hand tampers. If the mixture is
excessively Moistened by rain, aerate by blade graders, or other suitable equipment.
The moisture of the road embankment material will be adjusted prior to compaction by watering.
The material will be compacted using vibrating small drum rollers or plate compactors for limited access
areas.
Remove segregated or other defective areas to the full thickness of the layer and replace with new
material.
Once compaction is finalized, the backfilling layer shall be inspected and tested by third‐party testing
laboratory to check if its percentage of maximum density complies with specified requirements.
Compaction works shall be carried out in such a way to reach an in‐situ dry density of 95% of maximum
dry density obtained by the modified proctor test.
Method Statement for Construction of Road Embankment 5
After compaction testing of the layer has been proven satisfactory, placement of subsequent backfilling
layers shall proceed, which will be tested and so on until the required finish level is finally reached as per
design and approved drawings.
If a compacted layer fails to meet the specified percentage of maximum density, the latter will be re‐
compacted and re‐tested accordingly.
Compaction test results shall be recorded by site QA/QC Engineers and will be submitted to the Engineer's
review for each backfilled and tested layer.
5. EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS & TOOLS
5.1. Equipment 5.2. Materials
Grader
Approved road embankment material
Excavator
Water
Compactor
Dump Truck
5.3. Tools
Water tank Shovel
Total station Wheelbarrow
Level instrument Water hoses
6. PERSONNEL
6.1. Sub‐contractor 6.2. BDC
Project Manager; Project Manager;
Site Engineer; Site Manager;
Plant Operators; Construction Manager;
Truck Drivers; Senior Site Engineers;
Labors. Site Engineers;
QC Team;
Safety Team;
Foreman;
Land Surveyors
Method Statement for Construction of Road Embankment 6
7. QUALITY
All works are carried out in accordance with the project quality plan (PQP) and the approved ITP which will be issued
after the Method Statement Approval.
Other specific requirements are listed below:
One test for classification of soil according to ASTM D 2487 for every 1000 m2 for every completed layer.
One test of field density according to ASTM D 1556 or ASTM D 2167 as appropriate for every 500 m2 for
every completed layer but not less than one test per day for each type of material placed.
8. HEALTH & SAFETY
The site Engineer is responsible to brief and organize the training for the labors with support of and in
coordination with the Safety Team and the Construction Manager.
A pre‐task briefing must be held by the Works Engineer with the workers every time before the start of the
work and the following questions need to be asked and actions to be taken:
Tell men tasks in steps;
Who does what;
What are the hazards and risks;
Which measures to take;
Does everybody have the suitable PPE;
Does everyone understands his job;
What went wrong yesterday what can be improved today;
Some particular preventive measures should be taken before any work starts:
All equipment must be fitted with an automatic, operational reversing alarm.
Only designated trained personnel (banks man I rigger) shall guide the mobile plant operator while moving;
All equipment must be in good condition and will be inspected before being allowed onto site;
Exclusion zone of 5 meters shall be installed around the work area. Only key personnel, allowed in the
exclusion zone.
For further details related to Health & Safety, please refer also to the Risk Assessment.
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION BUILDING
Backfilling Heavy Equipment Site Operatives All Backfilling equipment to be fitted with reversing
alarm
Soil moving, Controlled/assisted by flag man
Collapse of Daily inspection of Backfilling works.
Backfilling, Only employ experienced and trained operators
Overturning of Backfilling to be carried out under Backfilling permit
3 4 12 1 4 4
machines All Backfilling to be protected by rigid barricades
Regular visual check of slopes
Protective system to be implemented depending on soil
classification, depth of cut, water content of soil,
changes due to weather and climate or other operations
local to the Backfilling
Backfilling Moving Backfilling Site Operatives Operative all wear high visibility jacket
equipment on site Awareness with operatives and drivers of equipment of
each other workspace
4 4 16 Supervisors to monitor adherence 2 4 8
Equipment to move slow and guided by operative
All equipment to have flashing amber light
Ensure sufficient lighting of the site
Backfilling Transport of Site Operatives Respect speed limit on site : 20 km/hr
Backfilled soil 3 4 12 Use headlights, amber light and back alarm 2 3 6
No overtaking
Backfilling Land slide Injured, 4 4 16 Banks man and riggers to watch movement of sand 2 4 8
Sides of Backfilling with a good gradient
Suffocation,
Buried alive
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION BUILDING
Backfilling Control of dust Surrounding Avoid as much as possible other activities around the
workers 3 4 12 1 4 4
area of ongoing Backfilling works.
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION BUILDING
Note: A cubic meter of sand weighted over 1.50 ton, asses the risk
1 -8 Low Risk – Work can commence
9 -12 Medium Risk – Reduce risk further or increase supervision
12 – 25 High Risk – Must be mitigated