CONST OF MISC.
CIVIL WORK FOR CRM
PROJECTS.
JOB PROCEDURE FOR EARTH WORK
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PROJECT : CONST OF MISC. CIVIL WORK FOR CRM PROJECTS.
JOB NO. : WO NO : AM/NS-HAZ/PJO/5200016690
OWNER : ARCELORMITTAL NIPON STEEL INDIA LIMITED
CONTRACTOR : M/s PRAGATI INFRA SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
00 26-06-2023 Issued for Review
& Approval
Reviewed
Prepared &
& Approved By
Date Checked By AM/NS
Rev Description
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CONST OF MISC. CIVIL WORK FOR CRM
PROJECTS.
JOB PROCEDURE FOR EARTH WORK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE
2.0 SCOPE
3.0 REFERENCES
4.0 RESPONSIBILITY
5.0 METHODOLOGY
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
7.0 DOCUMENTATION & RECORDS
8.0 ITP'S AND FORMATS
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1.0 PURPOSE
This procedure is generated in part conformance of purpose to follow proper activities to
carry out earthwork in excavation, disposal and backfilling works and to ensure correct /
required excavation & backfilling up to the satisfaction of Client/Consultant under CONST OF
MISC. CIVIL WORK FOR CRM PROJECTS.
2.0 SCOPE
The scope covers the earthwork in excavation, disposal and backfilling for Unit/stations
work in all type of soil including loose, soft and hard rocks and this work shall be carried
out in accordance with the AM/NS specifications and corresponding approved drawings.
3.0 REFERENCES
Following documents in totality or in part shall form the reference documents:
AM/NS Specification /Guidelines (AMDEC/AMNSI/120015/S/CV/22/021)
Contract (Bid)
Relevant/Applicable IS Codes IS: 2720 Part-IV, VII, & part-29 for testing of soils.
4.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Head - Project.
Shall be responsible for overall implementation,
monitoring and control of construction &
commissioning activities
QA/QC Shall report to Project QA/QC Manager (Technically)
& Project manager (administratively).
Shall be responsible for the compliance of this
procedure.
Shall ensure proper implementation of this proce-
dure.
Shall checks and verifies the activities.
HSE Officer Shall report to Resident Manager (Administratively)
& Project HSE Manager (Technically).
Manages the implementation of all safety
requirements during survey operations.
To verify and ensure that the communication system
is working properly and that emergency equipment
is in place.
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5.0 METHODOLOGY
All terms used in this procedure shall have same meaning as defined in the bidding
document, AM/NS specification and referred IS codes.
The sequential activities and corresponding method statements are as follows:
Machineries:
Following equipment proposed to be used for excavation works:-
Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Dumper, hand tool and machinery shall have requisite documents
as required as per project norms.
Leveling & Grading:
The spot levels of the site shall be taken and recorded for future reference. Leveling and grad-
ing as required shall be carried out before starting of specific excavation jobs and substructure
work. Where filling or cutting is required shall be cleared and stripped off bushes, roots, vege-
tation, trees cutting and organic materials. The virgin soil is exposed after removing trees of
girth up to 30cms below existing ground level and holes/depressions shall be filled up with se-
lected approved available soil, compacted to obtain 90%/ or specified in contract, of max lab -
oratory dry density of soil and leveled as directed by AM/NS. Material obtained from site clear-
ing shall be stacked or disposed off within a lead as decided by AM/NS INDIA.
Excavation:
Depending on higher depth of excavation and loose/unstable sub-soil conditions, suitable
shoring / strutting and sloping shall be done on the sides as per site requirement to protect
from any collapse of sides and this shall be done as per sketches / instructions by the engi -
neer wherever necessary.
Care shall be taken to identify and check all underground services / utilities in the area which
may foul during excavation. So, protective measures shall be taken by properly supporting
and diverting before proceeding with further excavation.
Any excavation made in excess of the depth required, shall be filled up to the required level
with sand filling or lean concrete of mixing ratio [Link] or as decided by AM/NS INDIA.
Whenever sub-soil water is encountered during excavation, necessary dewatering arrange-
ments shall be made by well points or by pumping the same, making a suitable sump in the
corner of the excavate area for disposal of water.
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Approaches for labour - workmen shall be provided during excavation. Correct bottom levels
of the excavation shall be checked as per drawings/ specification
Excavated material shall not be deposited within 1.5 meter from top edge of excavation or
within a distance equal to depth of excavation whichever is higher.
Excavation for foundations/pipes/cables etc.:
All excavations shall be done to the dimensions necessary to Carry out the work safely. Exca-
vations shall be properly planned and shall be in line with contract/drawings satisfying the re -
quirements of safety.
Excavation done by machineries like Proclain/JCB excavator/rock breaker shall be carried out
to depths of 150 mm above the final level. The balance shall be excavated with special care to
get required level and shape. Foundation pits/trenches shall not be excavated to the full depth
unless construction is imminent. The last 15cm depth of the excavation shall not be done until
concreting work is imminent.
Soft pockets shall be removed even below the final level and shall be back filled with specified
materials as decided by AM/NS INDIA.
Suitable berms shall be left at the appropriate places with necessary approach ramps for in -
stallation of dewatering pumps or other purpose, as required.
The berms shall be excavated later and the excavation finished to the lines and grades shown
on the drawings. The final level shall be offered for AM/NS verification and record shall be
submitted.
Backfilling:
Soil having plasticity index less than 20 and laboratory max. dry density more than 1.5 gm/cc
only shall be used for filling. All the soft patches encountered at the desired level of excava-
tion, shall be removed completely and filled back with approved soil and duly rammed and
compacted with water to the required density of filling as specified.
The maximum thickness of each layer shall not exceed 20cm in loose conditions. Compaction
of earth and sand filling in areas where foundations and floors are located, the degree of com-
paction achieved shall be minimum 90% of maximum laboratory dry Density by standard proc-
tor compaction test as per IS: 2720 excavation or within a distance equal to depth of excava-
tion whichever is higher.
The filling, after it reaches the required level, shall be dressed and finished as specified to the
required alignment, levels, cross sections, dimensions and slopes as shown in the drawing or
as directed by the Engineer.
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Backfill around sewer, culverts, piping, conduits and cables shall be carefully placed by hand in
200mm loose layers and compacted by hand ramming. A 300mm thick layer of selected fill
shall be placed above the pipe/cable/conduit and lightly compacted. Backfilling above this
level shall be as per normal procedure.
Sand filling:
Sand for filling shall be natural sand hard, strong, and free from any organic & detention ma-
terial, sand obtained sea shore, creek or river bank affected from tieds shall not be used for
filling.
Backfilling & Plinth Level Filling:
Back filling shall be done in 150mmm thick compacted layers as per drawings/specification
with necessary watering and compaction to achieve the requisite compaction.
Plinth level filling with sand/moorum shall be done in a similar manner to earth filling. In case
of pure sand filling, flooding with water is permissible. The surface of the consolidation
sand/moorum shall be dressed to required level or slope as shown in the drawings.
Care shall be taken during backfill operation to prevent damage to permanent works.
Disposal of Material:
Excavated earth if found suitable shall be used for back Filling. Surplus earth, not suitable for
filling, embankment, and backfill, M/s PISL shall remove from the site in an approved manner
and disposed off to the area demarcated by AM/NS.
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Contractor shall ensure that the machine operators involved must be an experienced/
competent person.
All PPE is a must in this activity.
It is to be noted that the special care to be adopted against snake / insects bite.
During the movement of equipment the operator must blow horn to caution the people
around.
All Measuring & Test Equipment’s used must be well maintained.
All lifting devices & Tolls used shall be well maintained.
It is to be taken care that no spillage of fuel or lubricants is allowed at site.
Contractor shall arrange Regular Tool Box Meeting.
Contractor shall arrange First Aid Box at site.
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7.0 DOCUMENTATION & RECORDS
Documentation shall be in the line with approved inspection / test plans. Quality document will
be maintained by systematic implementation of this procedure and generating necessary
quality records. Inspection reports in approved formats shall be raised upon carrying out the
work.
8.0 ITP’S / FORMATS
ITP no. : PISL/QA-QC/AM/NS/5200016690/ITP-04,REV-00
: PISL/QA-QC/AM/NS/5200016690/ITP-05,REV-00
Format : PISL/QA-QC/AM/NS/5200016690/TRF-04,REV-00
: PISL/QA-QC/AM/NS/5200016690/TRF-05,REV-00
: PISL/QA-QC/AM/NS/5200016690/TRF-06,REV-00
Note: In case on any conflict between the above procedure and project specification the later
shall govern, without any prejudice to the terms and conditions of the contract.
