METHOD STATEMENT OF

D LINE TSE (DI PIPE WORKS)

Issued date: Doc. No.: Rev. 1 / 34

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

D LINE TSE (DI PIPE WORKS)

Project No. :

Project Name : Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping

Station & Construction Main

Project ID : 1A 2018 C011 G

Client : Public Works Authority (PWA)

Contractor : PETROSERV / DAEWOO E&C

19/Feb/19 Issued for Review G.R.Viloria S. K. Park

Rev. Date Description Prepared by Reviewed By Approved by

Project ID: IA 2018 C 011 G

Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
D LINE TSE (DI PIPE WORKS)
Issued date: Doc. No.: Rev. 2 / 34

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE:....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 SCOPE:........................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:............................................................................................................................... 3
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:.......................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 UTILITY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.............................................................................................................................3
4.2 QA/QC MANAGER..................................................................................................................................................4
4.3 FIELD ENGINEERS.....................................................................................................................................................4
4.4 HSE SUPERVISOR.....................................................................................................................................................4
4.5 SURVEYOR..............................................................................................................................................................4
5.0 PERMITS......................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.0 WORK RESOURCES......................................................................................................................................... 5
6.1 MANPOWER:..........................................................................................................................................................5
6.2 EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:.............................................................................................................................................5
7.0 WORK PROCEDURE......................................................................................................................................... 6
7.1 PRELIMINARY SURVEY AND PREPARATION....................................................................................................................7
7.2 EXCAVATIONS FOR PIPELINE.......................................................................................................................................7
7.2.1 Before Starting of Excavations:.........................................................................................................................7
7.2.2 Protection of Existing Electric Cable:................................................................................................................8
7.2.3 Protection of Existing Water Pipeline:............................................................................................................10
7.3 LAYING OF PIPES:..................................................................................................................................................14
7.3.1 Storage and Handling of Pipes:.......................................................................................................................14
7.3.2 DI Pipes Cutting & Repairing:..........................................................................................................................16
7.3.3 Repair of Internal Lining:................................................................................................................................17
7.3.4 DI Pipes Repair of External Coating:...............................................................................................................17
7.3.5 Wrapping of DI Pipe General Procedure:........................................................................................................17
7.3.6 Pipe Jointing – Heat Shrink Sleeve:.................................................................................................................20
7.3.7 Holiday Test:...................................................................................................................................................21
7.4 PIPE BEDDING AND SURROUNDED - GRANULAR:.........................................................................................................22
7.5 PIPE LOWERING AND LAYING...................................................................................................................................26
7.5.1 Pipe Laying Non Structures.............................................................................................................................26
7.5.2 Pipe Laying near the Concrete Structure (Chambers).....................................................................................28
7.6 THE PIPE JOINTING PROCEDURE...............................................................................................................................28
7.7 THRUST BLOCKS....................................................................................................................................................29
7.8 VALVES & FITTINGS............................................................................................................................................... 30
7.9 CHAMBER CONSTRUCTION......................................................................................................................................31
7.10 PRESSURE TEST.....................................................................................................................................................31
7.11 BACKFILLING.........................................................................................................................................................31
7.12 MARKER TAPE:.....................................................................................................................................................33
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL:...................................................................................................................................... 34
9.0 SAFETY:........................................................................................................................................................ 34

Project ID: IA 2018 C 011 G

Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
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1.0 PURPOSE:
The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedures and Methodologies
required for the ductile iron (DI) pipe works ensuring that the D Line Treated Sewerage
Effluent (TSE) works is strictly compliance with the project specification, QCS 2010 and
manufacturer’s recommendation.

2.0 SCOPE:
This method statement provides the sequence and methodology to be adopted for the
construction of D Line Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762 project. This method
statement is in compliance with the contract requirements and specifications and
concerned authority requirements.
These procedures shall apply to DI pipe installation but not limited to trench excavation and
backfilling, bedding and surround, casting of concrete as well as laying of warning tape as
per approved shop drawing.

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

a. Project Specification
b. Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2010)
c. HSE Plan
d. Project Quality Plan
e. Geotechnical Investigation Report.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 Utility Construction Manager

a. Prepare the Method Statement(MS) and Inspection and Testing Plan(ITP)
b. Approval for the execution of construction work.
c. Approval of the Method Statement (prior to the commencement of any related works,
the required formalities, approvals and permits required by the appropriate
authorities, shall be obtained).

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4.2 QA/QC Manager

a. Review the MS and ITP.
b. Coordination for inspection and testing
c. Implementation of the approved ITP
4.3 Field Engineers
a. Shall execute the work under the responsibility of Utility Construction Manager.
b. Planning and control of site works execution
c. Training for supervisor and Foreman.
d. Implement the safety procedures and regulations as per HSE plan.
e. Participation of inspection and test

4.4 HSE supervisor

Shall monitor the implementation of all safety procedures and regulations effectively with
all documentation & record being maintained as per our HSE Plan and in accordance
with the relevant Risk assessment.

4.5 Surveyor
a. Control of survey instruments.
b. Carrying out survey work and preparation of records.
c. To attend the inspection.
d. Update Calibration instruments.
e. To coordinate with Site Engineer and Foreman

5.0 PERMITS
It is necessary to secure the Road Opening permits prior to commencing the works from
below mentioned Stake holders.
a. Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning (MMUP).
b. Ashghal Drainage Affairs.
c. Kahramaa - Electricity.
d. Kahramaa - Water.
e. Qatar Rail Department.
f. Communication – Regularity Authority – Technical Affairs.
g. Qatar Petroleum (QP)

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h. Traffic Police.
i. Other utility companies

6.0 WORK RESOURCES

Manpower and equipment resource presented below are for sample purposes and may
change depending on the work requirements and project schedule.

6.1 Manpower:
DESIGNATION WORK SCOPE NOS
Field Engineer Overall Work Management 2
Chief Surveyor Survey Management 1
Field Surveyor Survey Alignment & Record 3
Supervisor Manage Manpower & Equipment 1
Foreman Mange labours & Equipment 6
Common labours Housekeeping, Bed preparation 74
Mason(Skilled) Bedding Preparation 12
Carpenter Fabrication& installation of Formworks 20
Steel Fitter Fixing of Reinforcement 15
Pipe Fitter Laying the Pipes 25
Scaffolders For Eraction of scaffolding 10
Water Proofing Installers Application of water proofing works 3
Flagman/Certified Riggers Signals operators 5
Operators and Drivers Operating Equipment 32

6.2 Equipment & Tools:

EQUIPMENT NOS EQUIPMENT NOS
1.Hydraulic Breaker 12 12. Trailer 40 Ton/Low Bed Trailer 2
2.Crawler Excavator 7 13. Drum Roller 6
3. Tire Excavator 2 14. Plate Compactor 7
4. Wheel Loader 2 15. Concrete Mixer, Pump, Vibrators. 3
5. Boom Truck 2 16. GPS, Total Stations and Auto Level 1
6. Dump Truck 11 17. Generators. 5
7. Crane 2 18. Ladders 15
8. Water Tanker 2 19. Safety Tools
9. Pressure Pump 2 20. Temperature Recorded 1
10.Pressure gauge 2 21. Pipe Pulling Chain 4
11. Filling hose 2 22. Metal/Cable Detector 1
Note: The Man power & equipment may change according to the work
requirement.

7.0 WORK PROCEDURE

Surveying
Surveying Work
Work

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Survey Inspection
Inspection
Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762

Excavation
Excavation
Materials
Materials inspection
inspection // Test
Test Reports
Reports

Pipe
Pipe Bedding
Bedding

Pipes
Pipes &
& Fitting
Fitting Receiving
Receiving Inspection
Inspection

Pipe
Pipe Laying/Joining
Laying/Joining
METHOD STATEMENT OF
D LINE TSE (DI PIPESurvey
WORKS)
Survey Inspection,
Inspection,
Inspection/Test Report
Material
Material
Inspection/Test Report

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Pipe Surrounding
Surrounding Material
Material
Surround
Surround Inspection
Inspection

Backfill
Backfill Material
Material Inspection
Inspection //
Test
Test Report
Report

Back
Back filling
filling over
over the
the pipe
pipe
Compaction
Compaction Inspection
Inspection
Marking
Marking Tape
Tape Inspection
Inspection
Pressure
Pressure Test
Test

Pressure
Pressure Test
Test Inspection
Inspection

Back
Back Filling
Filling

Compaction
Compaction Inspection
Inspection
Marking
Marking Tape
Tape Inspection
Inspection

7.1 Preliminary Survey and Preparation

a. Benchmarks and existing levels are checked jointly with the consultant before
starting of works.
b. Temporary Benchmarks shall be established and protected at site.
c. The setting out for the Main lines shall be carried out at site, Inspection Request
(IR) shall be raised to Supervision Consultant (SC) for approvals.
d. Calibration of survey instruments shall always be updated.

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e. Any adjustments or amendments to the profiles of lines are introduced. The

revised profiles / drawings become the basic during the construction.

7.2 Excavations for Pipeline

7.2.1 Before Starting of Excavations:
Prior to commencement of any excavation, refer to as built approved drawing by
public authorities and prepare trial pits based on the above approved drawing to
confirm the underground utilities by using cable detector.
a. The Road permit shall be obtained from mentioned (Item. No 5) to related
authority prior to excavations.
b. Prior to start of Excavation shop drawing shall be submitted and get approval
from Supervision Consultant.
c. Work permit shall be obtained from concerned authority, especially for any
overhead lines crossing the excavation area. Minimum required vertical clearance
from existing OHL.
d. Surveying of existing ground level shall be done and submitted to Supervision
Consultant if requested.
e. The trial holes shall be carried out to locate existing utility services within working
area and shall be submitted to Supervision Consultant in accordance to the QCS
2010 Section 8 Part 2 – Clause 2.1.4.
f. The area of work shall be barricaded and protected prior to excavation to avoid
accidents. Plastic barriers, sign boards, warning tape, road warning light and all
safety material requirements to be at the excavated area in accordance to QCS,
Engineer instruction.
g. Where ever the existing underground electric cables or utility services like water
pipeline intersect with the proposed TSE pipeline, the trench excavation shall be
continued by supporting and protecting those cables or water pipeline in
compliance with QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.1.5 and sub parts 2.4, 2.5
and 2.7of this Part 2.

7.2.2 Protection of Existing Electric Cable:

The procedure shall be followed as given below:

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1. All the information or record about the location of underground cables/services

shall be obtained from the Owner and made available at the worksite and marked
on ground.
2. Adequate safety barricades, signage and warning tapes shall be arranged around
the area to be excavated.
3. Trial pits shall be excavated to exactly locate the existing electric cable and
communication shall be given to the Supervision Consultant after physically
witnessing the existing electric cable.
4. After the visual inspection of SC, manual excavation along the marking shall be
carried out carefully using hand tools (Non-powered hand tools only).
5. The excavation shall be carried out up to the existing electric cable. When the
cable is identified clearly its adjacent earth shall be trimmed to meet the
dimensions as shown in the Sketch-A.
6. A box like structure made of plywood boards connected by timber as shown in the
image-A shall be installed around the exposed cable keeping its top face open.

Image-A Image-A1
7. The box structure shall be facilitated in order to allow tying or hook it up from the
scaffold tubes using a sling wire rope as shown in image A1 and Section A-A of
Sketch-A.
8. The scaffold tubes shall be running parallel to the existing cable on both sides
and firmly fastened to ground at their ends. The intervals of the wire rope from the
scaffold shall be maintained as shown in the sketch-A.
9. The above cable supporting/hanging system as shown in Image-A1 shall be
maintained during the TSE works in such a fashion as to prevent any distortion or
damage to the electric cable.

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Sketch-A

10. After ensuring proper hanging of the cable, the excavation below the box shall be
neatly carried out following the excavation procedure given in Clause 7.2(B) of
this method statement.
11. As per Kahramaa Guidelines for excavation works in the vicinity of MV/LV Cables,
the clearance of 50cm shall be left on both sides of the existing underground
cable and manual excavation shall be carried out limiting to that area.
12. After ensuring hanging adequately, mechanical excavation shall be carried out
beyond the above area under supervision of a competent worksite supervisor and
assigning a full time spotter/flagman until completion of trench of required
dimensions.

7.2.3 Protection of Existing Water Pipeline:

1. All the information or record about the location of underground water pipeline
shall be obtained from the Owner and made available at the worksite and
marked on ground.
2. Adequate safety barricades, signage and warning tapes shall be arranged
around the area to be excavated.

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3. Trial pits shall be excavated manually to physically witness the existing pipeline
in the proposed area to be excavated for TSE Line.
4. Communication to Supervision Consultant shall be given for the inspection of the
status of the existing water pipeline immediately after locating the pipeline.

Image-B Image-C

5. Manual excavation by means of combination of hand tools and powered hand

tools such as pneumatic and electric chisel as per the existing site conditions
shall be carried out carefully as shown in image-B and Image-C above.
6. The earth in proximity to the water pipe shall be excavated with extreme care as
to avoid any kind of damage to the pipe. The tool shall be so chosen to suit the
prevailing site situation ensuring safe cutting.
7. Once significant length of water pipe is exposed, it shall be covered properly as
shown in image-C, which enacts protection against scratches or distortion on the
surface of water pipe by accidental contact of tools during the excavation works.

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Image-D
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8. At any point of time, it shall be ensured that the bottom of the pipe should be
rested firmly on the ground. Before proceeding with further excavation below the
water pipe, scaffolding system shall be erected as shown in the above images -
D & E.
9. Excavation shall be continued carefully to receive the required formation level of
the proposed TSE Line across the existing water pipeline encroaching area after
ensuring strong scaffold support system by a competent scaffolder as shown in
image-E.
10. Ssupporting system and protection of the existing pipe shall be maintained
during the execution and completion of TSE works by following relevant clauses
of this method statement.

A. During Excavations:
The trench excavation procedure in accordance with QCS 2010 section 8 Part 2
Clause 2.2.6 shall be carried out as follows.
1. Before commencing the works the Site Supervisor and Engineer shall guide all
workers specially the operators and flagman’s of existing utilities with in or close
to vicinity of the area to be excavated.
2. By trial pits at site, the checking shall be continuously and jointly with
Supervision Consultant, The section of the soil that is rock up to formation level
except top layer from natural ground level which is loose soil shall be excavated
by steeped or battered system of excavation.
3. Trench excavation shall be excavated with vertical trench sides and top layers of
excavation where loose soil shall be excavated with battered or stepped sides
as shown in the below drawing (SC 1-10).
4. Width of the trench shall be applied according to the approved drawing.

NOMINAL Ø MAXIMUM TRENCH WIDTH

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Ø450 mm 1150 mm

Ø600 mm 1350 mm

Ø700 mm 1400 mm

Ø800 mm 1550 mm

Ø900 mm 1900 mm

Ø1200 mm 2300 mm

In the event of any trench being excavated with steeped or battered side, the portion
of the trench which extends from the formation to a point not less than 300mm
above the crown of the pipe when laid in its correct position shall be formed with
vertical sides. In case loose soil, the excavation shall be stepped sides, and in Rock
area the excavation shall be vertical. The minimum Trench depth as per approved
drawing and in accordance with the specifications. Stepped and sloped excavation
trench drawing as shown below:

5. In case section of soil

found loose, the
support system shall be
submitted to the Engineer.

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6. The excavated materials shall be removed from trench to a safe distance from
the trench sides the minimum distance shall be not less than depth of the trench
excavation and the excavated material shall be removed from excavated area to
crusher plant for reusing it as approved materials for back filling with Engineer
approval.
7. Unsuitable excavated material shall be removed and disposed off to the
approved dumping area by the Engineer.
8. Any over excavation, beyond the maximum trench width according to drawings,
shall be filled with approved material according to the Engineer instructions.
9. If any obstructions are found during the excavation, it shall be surveyed,
checked by designer then the drawing shall be revised to get approval from
Supervision Consultant.
10. In case there is water level with in depth of excavation, the dewatering system
shall be submitted separately as per Engineer instruction.
11. Inspection Request shall be raised to the Supervision Consultant based on the
completion of designated levels of excavation, the bottom surface of excavated
area shall be leveled, cleaned and compacted for obtaining the approvals of
Formation level prior to execute the bedding material.
12. After reaching the formation level as per approved drawing, the excavated
trench shall be barricaded for safety purposes until arrival of the TSE pipe
materials.
13. Safe access and egress shall be provided to get into and out of trench,
aluminum ladder to be placed at regular intervals of excavated trench.
a. Trench crossing bridge shall be placed at regular intervals in order to cross
trench on requirement and for inspection purpose.
b. Ladders and bridges shall be fixed or placed in such a manner that they do
not slip or fall while using it.
c. Only authorized personnel to be allowed into the trench.

7.3 Laying of Pipes:

Steps for Laying of Pipes is as follows
1. Storage and Handling of Pipes.
2. Pipe Bedding and Surrounded

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3. Pipe Bedding and Surrounding – Concrete.

4. Pipe Lowering and Laying.
5. Pipe Joining Procedure.
6. Thrust Block.
7. Valve Fittings.
8. Backfilling.
9. Marker Tape.
10. Pressure Test
Method Statement to be
11. Chamber Construction submitted separately

7.3.1 Storage and Handling of Pipes:

Procedure shall be in compliance with QCS 2010 – Section – 8 Part 3 Clause 3.1.5
as follows:
a. All pipes and fittings material shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer
recommendations as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3 Clause 3.1.5(8).
b. All pipes should be inspected upon receipt at the job site to ensure that no
damaged pipe to be used at site.
c. If any imperfection or damages is found, the defected pipes shall be removed
from site and repaired by manufacturer for reuse at site. All those repairs be
performed upon the cognizance of the Engineer as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part
3 Clause 3.1.5(13).
d. Pipes shall be transported to site and to be distributed along the pipe line on flat
timber to facilitate placing and removal of lifting belts around the pipe.
e. If it is necessary to stock pipes at stock area, it is best to stock on flat timber
supports at maximum 4 meter spacing.
f. Pipes shall be stored in the open on a flat level area and raised above the ground
on timber bearers such that the lowest point of any pipe or fitting is not less than
150 mm above the ground as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3 Clause 3.1.5(8-a).
g. The pipes shall be neatly stacked on timber battens in parallel method with
spigots and sockets laid to alternative ends and using wooden battens between
rows (size and location of battens shall be as per manufacturer specification) and
the maximum recommended number of layers as manufacturer specification and

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ensure pipes to be stacked diameter wise and based on approval of Engineer as

per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3.1.5(8-e, f & g).
h. Handling of the Pipe procedure shall be as follows as per QCS 2010 Section 8
Part 3 Clause 3.1.5(7).
1) Lifting and slinging operations shall be supervised by rigging supervisor at all
stages during loading and unloading of D.I pipes.
2) Pipes shall not be allowed to drop or strike objects, which may damage the
pipes.
3) During loading and unloading, the pipes and fittings shall not come into contact
with any sharp objects.
4) Adequate sling width (dia. 250 mm) shall be used and shall have enough slack
in the sling to the hook approximately 600mm over the pipe.
5) The pipe shall be lifted or lowered from one level to another level by cranes.
i. Rubber ring gaskets, when shipped separate from the couplings, should be stored
in the shade in their original packaging and should not be exposed to sunlight
except during the pipe joining. Also, the gasket must be protected from exposures
to grease or oils, which are petroleum derivatives and from solvents and other
deleterious substances as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3 Clause 3.1.5(10).
j. Handling procedure of the fittings, flanges and accessories shall be following as
below as per QCS 2010:
1) All fittings shall be placed on palettes, some are attached and other small
diameters boxes and packaged.
2) Flanges are supplied with boxes and protected inside.
3) Main lifting and handling of above shall be done mechanically.
4) Fittings and packages shall not be allowed to drop which may cause damage.
5) Boxes shall be stacked on a flat area keeping enough distances to allow
suitable exposure for inspection.
6) If any imperfection or damages is found, immediately the defected fittings
shall be taken out. The defected pipes fittings shall be removed from site and
repaired by manufacturer and reuse at site upon Engineer’s written approval
as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3 Clause 3.1.5(13).
7) Before using the pipes and fitting, it shall be inspected visually by Supervision
Consultant.

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7.3.2 DI Pipes Cutting & Repairing:

Where pipes are required to be cut on site, the cutting shall be done by the contractor
in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendation’s and in a manner approved
by the engineer.
a. Pipe must be cut on site as infrequently as possible by using disc type cutter or
rotary power saw. Such operations, which require particular care, must be
carried out without fail, in a plane perpendicular to the pipe’s axis and according
to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
b. After cutting the pipe, it is necessary to restore the chamfer at the spigot end of
the cut faces of pipe.
c. Repair the pipe coating and cement lining if damaged according to the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
d. Sandblasting and Coating of Short Pipes (DI) for Rocker Pipe jointing:
1. After cutting, to remove the zinc and red epoxy on socket/spigot side of D.I.
Pipes, surface preparation shall be done by shot or sandblasting.
2. The desired width of strip shall be marked as per rocker pipe connection
requirement i.e., (20-25) cm round the D.I. Pipe at its socket/spigot side.
3. In those portions, high pressure compressed air should be used to force a
mix of air an fine sand through a nozzle until a desired finish and abrasive
surface is achieved.
4. After ensuring proper repair and finished surface, it shall be re-coated with
EUROKOTE 4820 (Red) or similar product as per product manufacturer’s
recommendation. (Refer to Manufacturer’s guide attached with this MS for
more details).
5. The sandblasting and re-coating shall be performed in an isolation zone in
a controlled environment as shown in attached photographs with this MS.
(Refer to attached Risk Assessment for appropriate safety controls to be
adapted during sandblasting)

7.3.3 Repair of Internal Lining:

The cement mortar lining may be damaged accidently or by rough handling. Cement
mortar damage can be repaired on site, provided.
a. Area less than 0.10m2.
b. Length less than a quarter of pipe circumference.

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c. No localized pipe deformation. Otherwise, cut off the damaged section.

7.3.4 DI Pipes Repair of External Coating:

The procedure of the repair of the external coating shall be as per manufacturer
recommendation.
a. Laminate tape system shall be applied by machine under factory controlled
conditions except for joints which are protected after completion of hydraulic
testing. Tape shall be self- adhesive type consisting of a bituminous resin
compound.
b. Wrapping shall be done according to QCS 2010 section 8, part 3.8.6.

7.3.5 Wrapping of DI Pipe General Procedure:

All procedure shall be in compliance with QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3 Clause 3.8.5 &
3.8.6. according to clause 3.8.5 table 3.2. External DI pipe coating systems showing
‘Third option’ is Polyurethane minimum thickness 1000 micron as per QCS 2010
Section 8, Part 3.8.5, table 3.2 of this clause.

i. Where tape wrapping is done at site it shall be applied by machine under factory
controlled conditions in accordance with QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3 Clause
3.8.6.

ii. Wrapping of DI pipes and associated works requires equipment and tools as
mentioned below:
1) 8 Ton Forklift 5) Manual wrapping tools

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2) Trailer Fitted with suitable prime mover / truck 6) Digital Thermometer

3) Hand Tools are required
4) Complete with standard accessories and fitted with safety guards to prevent with
accident contact with rating parts / live electric device

The wrapping of pipes can be done depending upon the approved drawing and
as approved by the Engineer.
c. Initial trial production run shall be done in both cases (i.e. manual applications
mode and machine wrapping mode) to ensure that proper and acceptable quality
is achieved. It shall also be done with presence of Engineer.
d. A continuous maintenance should be available to the mechanical machine in
order to maintain the quality satisfactory and similar to the trail production
(Breaks, roller, machine engine, tape, head etc.).
e. Skilled experienced personnel from the manufacturer should execute the job and
necessary safety precautions shall be adopted during the surface preparation and
wrapping activity. Proper PPE shall be worn during entire wrapping work.
f. Wrapping tape, molding compound and primers shall be stored under covered
shed/ shaded area as per the manufacturer recommendations.
g. DI pipe lifting, hauling and holding until completion of wrapping shall be carried
out using forklift at wrapping yard.
h. Never apply primer or wrapping when the substrate is wet or when the surface
temperature approaches the dew point or in dust storm conditions as per QCS
2010 Section 8 Part 3 3.8.6(3).
i. The tape shall be applied spirally with a minimum of 55% overlap and with
sufficient tension to ensure constant adherence to the pipe surface without voids
or otherwise as directed by the Engineer’s Representative, using sufficient
tension to ensure the tape confirms and adheres to the pipe surface without voids
or wrinkles. On completion of wrapping the surface shall be smoothed to ensure
completely sealed overlaps and the absence of air pockets under the tape with
accordance to QCS 2010, Section 8 Part 4 Clause 3.8.6 (4) or as directed by the
Supervision Consultant.
j. After successful completion of pipe wrapping, Wrapped pipes shall be protected
from sunlight whenever stored and shall be placed in clean environment and
stacked on above wooden planks.

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Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
D LINE TSE (DI PIPE WORKS)
Issued date: Doc. No.: Rev. 19 / 34

i.
Care shall be taken during handling, transit and installation of the wrapped
pipes to the site.
ii. During installation, the DI Pipes shall be lowered and placed on the
bedding duly providing a manufacturer recommended protective
membrane of 250µ Polyethylene sheet by covering it over whole
circumference of pipe with adequate overlap to avoid damage to the
wrapped DI Pipe.
k. After the Successful completion of Pressure (hydro) test the left pipe jointing
areas, wrapping is to be done as per manufacturer’s recommendation (shaped-up
with the tape manufacturer’s putty to apply and give a smooth surface profile for
wrapping.
i. After completion of putty on the joints, the above that manual wrapping
shall be done with joint wrap to extend a minimum150mm onto the
existing wrap on either side of the joint.
ii. An approved Heat Shrink Sleeve or Wrapping tape (manually) shall be
applied following the product manufacturer’s recommendation.
iii. In case of any leakages found during the water pressure test, it shall be
rectified immediately.
l. Third option proposed is Polyurethane minimum thickness 250 micron as per
QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 3 Clause 3.8.5 Table 3.2.
m. Necessary safety precautions shall be adopted during the preparation and
wrapping activity.
n. Trained and skilled workers shall be engaged to this activity with full supervision
of supervisor or engineer.
o. During wrapping, proper and appropriate PPE such as hand gloves, musk,
goggles shall be worn on the entire activity.
p. Materials shall be stored in proper and designated area and unauthorized
personnel shall be restricted.
q. Forklift to be used in lifting pipe during wrapping shall be certified and daily
checklist shall be filled prior to work.
r. Certified operator shall operate the lifting equipment with the aid of flagman to
control the movement of the equipment.
s. Safe working methodology shall be adopted as per manufacturer’s
recommendation.

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Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
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7.3.6 Pipe Jointing – Heat Shrink Sleeve:

After the Successful completion of wrapping and laying of DI pipe, the socket and
spigot joints should be wrapped using approved heat shrink sleeve material.
The procedure for applying Heat Shrink Sleeve for Spigot and Socket area shall be as
per manufacturer’s recommendation, as given below:

A. Putty Application:
Fill the area on the square side of the joint with wrapping Bitu tape Putty – K
manufacturer’s putty (to ensure a smooth transition back to the pipe. Remove excess
putty after creating the profile.

B. Sleeve Installation:
o
1. Pre heat the joint area to minimum of 75 C and partially remove the release liner
and gently heat the under lap approximately 150 mm from the edge.
2. Place the sleeve over the joint in position. Press the under lap firmly into place and
remove the remaining release liner and wrap the sleeve around the joint.
3. Gently heat the backing of the under lap and the adhesive side of the overlap.
4. Finish wrapping the sleeve around the joint pressing the overlap firmly into place.

C. Closure Application:
1. Clean the overlap area of the sleeve where the closure is to be applied. Pre-warm
the overlap area where the closure is to be placed.
2. Warm the adhesive side of the closure until it becomes shiny. Centre the closure
over the overlap. Using gloved hand press the closure firmly down onto the
overlapping sleeve.
3. Gently heat the closure and pat it down with a gloved hand. While repeating this
procedure, move from one side to the other. Smoothen any wrinkles by gently
working them outward from the center of the closure with a roller.
4. Using broad strokes begin shrinking the sleeve around the entire circumference of
the larger end (bell) of the joint. Continue heating from the center of the sleeve
until sleeve recovery is completed around the bell of the joint. A gloved hand shall
be used to assist the sleeve in confirming into the square corner of the joint.

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METHOD STATEMENT OF
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5. Continue shrinking from the bell of the joint to the sleeve end. Sleeve recovery is
complete when it conforms to the pipe.
6. If the closure lifts while shrinking, secure it with a glove hand. Continue heating
from the bell of the joint to the other end (Spigot) until recovery is complete.
7. In a similar manner, heat and shrink the remaining side. Shrinking has been
competed when the adhesive begins to ooze at the sleeve edges all around the
circumference.
8. While the sleeve is still hot and soft, use a hand roller to firmly roll the sleeve
surface and push any trapped air up and out of the sleeve. If necessary, reheat to
roll out air.

7.3.7 Holiday Test:

a. After completion of wrapping, inspection for holiday test shall be done as per
specifications.
b. Holiday inspection shall be done using a voltage setting of 20KV with a full
encirclement contact electrode for every joint.

7.4 Pipe Bedding and Surrounded - Granular:

BEDDING

ALONG
ALONG THE
THE ROAD
ROAD ACROSS
ACROSS THE
THE ROAD
ROAD

DUCTILE
DUCTILE IRON
IRON DUCTILE
DUCTILE IRON
IRON

GRANULAR
GRANULAR MATERIAL
MATERIAL C
CONCRETE/GRANULAR
ONCRETE/GRANULAR

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Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
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a. Geo textile shall be used (based on the geotechnical report or Engineer’s instruction)
before laying of bedding materials as per approved drawing.
b. Thickness of Pipe bedding & surround material shall be as per approved drawing,
manufacture’s recommendation and QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.3.1.
c. Approved Pipe bedding material (5 to 20 mm Granular material) shall be laid after
obtaining approval of IR for Formation level. It shall be shifted inside the trench by
bucket of excavator where the boom length is suitable to load material for distance
from excavation trench.
d. If required, Cut – off walls shall be made in approved bedding and surround to pipes
to prevent the bedding acting as subsoil (Existing below the water logged area) as
per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.3.1(7).
e. Approved 5 to 20 mm bedding materials shall be laid below the barrel of the pipes as
per QCS 2010 Section 8 – Part 2 Clause 2.3.1(2).
f. Pipe bedding thickness shall be according to the approved drawing and standard
Ashghal drawing as shown in the table – 2.

Table – 2 Pipe bedding details:

NOMINAL BORE UNIFORM SOIL MACHINE DUG ROCK SURROUNDING

Ø 450 mm 250 mm 250 mm 250 mm 200mm

Ø600 & 700 mm 250 mm 250 mm 275 mm 300 mm

Ø800 & 900 mm 250 mm 250 mm 275 mm 300 mm

Ø1000 mm 250 mm 250 mm 300 mm 450 mm

Ø1200 mm 250 mm 250 mm 300 mm 450 mm

g. Pipe surround material filling shall be started after the pipe laying (except pipe points
shall be left open for inspection during the hydro testing).

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METHOD STATEMENT OF
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1. Pipe surround material shall be started including pipe joints also backfilling which
is required to achieve water pressure test. This shall be done on own risk at site.
In case any leakage found during the water pressure test, it shall be rectified
immediately.
h. After Pipe laying and upon completion of inspection by Engineer, the side bedding
shall be placed carefully, and shall be compacted in layer by layer (150 mm each
layer) with mechanical / hand compactors, simultaneously on either side of the pipe
to impart symmetrical compaction as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.3.3(4).
i. Ensure that no voids or pockets of unconsolidated material around the pipe are
present as per QCS 2010 Section 8.
j. Following this, the pipe surround material shall be placed carefully in the same
manner, to the required level 300mm above the crown of the pipe and shall be well
compacted as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.3.3(2).
Pipe Bedding and
Surround - Concrete

DI PIPE

In case concrete surround required for road crossing according to approved drawing
and the procedure shall be as follows.
a. As per approved drawing / Standard Ashghal drawing, trench base shall thoroughly
be compacted and inspected by Engineer prior to start of pipe bedding.
b. Pipe bedding shall be a blinding layer of Grade SRC 20 concrete and shall be placed
75 mm thick over the full width of the trench accordance to the approved drawing
and QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.3.1(9).
c. The laying of Pipes to be bedded on pipes shall be installed after laying off on
concrete SRC20 according to the levels and coordinate as per drawing.

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Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
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d. Concreting to the pipeline shall be either bed or bed and surround or encasement or
Backfill as shown on the approved drawing and directed by the Engineer as per QCS
Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.3.1(9).
e. A strip fiberboard shall be provided at each joints (flexible joint) and shall be placed in
a vertical plane at the edge of the socket by strip of fiberboard or other materials
approved by the Engineer according to the QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause
4.3.6(10 or as per approved drawing.
1. Nominal bore Ø600 mm - 25 mm thick Fiber board.
2. Nominal bore Ø800 mm, Ø1000 & 1200 mm – 38 mm thick Fiber board.
f. For isolation between the concrete and trench, Polyethylene sheet should be placed
before casting of concrete based on the geotechnical investigation according to the
QCS 2010 Section 5 Part 14 Clause 14.1.7(5).
g. The concrete surround shall be staggered in manner after completion of Pressure
(Hydro) test and shall be carried out in two steps as follows:
1. Casting of concrete for packing of pipe for hydro pressure test with leaving one
meter from both sides of pipe for visual inspection during test.
2. Remaining concrete surround of pipe line shall be staggered in manner where
approved fiber board shall be fixed at pipe joint of location with necessary
supports from one side only for casting concrete.

A. Concrete Pouring:
1. All the concreting works at site shall follow in accordance to the QCS 2010 Section 5
Part 8.
2. Pipe line of road crossing should be protected as per approved drawing.
3. After performing the Pipe laying inspection, concrete shall be commenced.
4. No concrete shall be placed until Engineer has approved the surfaces upon which
concrete has to be placed as per specification.
5. All necessary machinery and Equipment shall be arranged near the pouring area.
Weather forecast report shall be taken into consideration in order to assess any
additional precautions. Concrete temperature shall be maintained to be less than
32° C. The time of concrete pouring shall be selected in such a situation that the
ambient temperature is less than 40°C.

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6. To avoid segregation while pouring, the free fall of concrete should be limited to 1.5
m in accordance with specification.
7. The concrete is to be booked ahead of time to provide sufficient time of notice both
the relevant authorities and the Engineer.
8. The concrete must be water - cured and covered with hessian cloth, and polythene
sheet should be placed above the covering with wet hessian cloth as per
specification and Engineer’s instruction.
9. The approved backfill material shall be placed after reaching the compressive
strength of the concrete 15 MPa as per specification.
As per pipe bedding Standard Ashghal drawing as shown below as typical drawing.

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Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
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7.5 Pipe Lowering and Laying

The pipe lowering and laying at site shall be done according to QCS 2010 Section 8
Part 4 Clause 4.3.1 and Manufacturer recommendations.
Prior to start of pipe laying installation ensure that the sleeving of the DI pipe is fixed
correctly as per manufacturers’ recommendation.

7.5.1 Pipe Laying Non Structures

a. Shifting of pipes while unloading or laying into the trench shall be carried out
safely as follows:
1. To unload and place pipe along the trench use crane which has load capacity
suitable to lift the pipes that are to be laid.
2. Place pipes on flat timber such that it does not roll after placing it along the
trench.
3. The crane operator must be skilled and well trained for the job and a rigger to
be assigned to instruct the operator.
4. No one shall be allowed in the area below or around the lifting activity of the
pipe.
5. Use lifting belts and lifting hooks suitable to lift the pipe and inspect regularly
for any damage
b. Before pipe is lowered into place, the bedding shall be prepared and well
compacted so that each length of the pipe shall have a firm and uniform bearing
over the entire length of the barrel as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause
4.3.1(10).
c. When lowering the pipe in Trench, found any damages or defects are found,
immediately take the damaged pipe until repair and getting approval by Engineer
as per QCS 2010 Part 4 Clause 4.1.6(2).
d. For all pipes shall be lowered in trench by mechanically, Excavator / Crane in All
Pipes accordance with manufacturing recommendation, follow the safety
measures for lifting of pipes as mentioned above item a.

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e. Each pipe shall be carefully lowered into its prepared bed by means of appropriate
slings and tackle. A recess shall be left in the prepared bed to permit the sling to be
withdrawn. If the prepared bed is damaged, the pipe shall be raised and the bed
made good before pipe laying is continued as per accordance to the QCS 2010
Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.3.1(3).

DI PIPE

f. No pipes shall be rolled into place for lowering into the trench except over suitable
timber packing free from roughness as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause
4.3.1(4).
g. Pipes shall be laid with class identification marks or the jointing marks shown by
the manufacturer in uppermost position when the laying of pipes as per QCS
2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.3.1(7).
1. No worker shall be allowed to stay in the trench until the pipe is lowered to
the minimum level to join it with the other pipe.
2. The position and movement of the pipe while lowering and joining to be done
using guide rope to avoid pipe hitting any personnel trying to join it.
3. While joining the pipes the pipe fitter should adjust the position / alignment of
pipe ends using guide rope and simultaneously tightening it with chain pulley
or by other means, so that pipefitter shall be at a required distance from the
pipe, minimizing handling the pipe directly to avoid accidents.
4. Only required number of skilled pipe fitters and workers shall be allowed in
trench while joining the pipes.
h. The rubber gasket shall be positioned and lubricated.
i. The pipe line should be straight when pipe laying in trench.

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Project Name: Construction of D-Line TSE Pumping Station & Transmission Main C762
METHOD STATEMENT OF
D LINE TSE (DI PIPE WORKS)
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j. The deflection of the pipe joint should be followed as per manufacturer’s

recommendation and Engineer instruction.
1) Ø600 mm - 3°
2) Ø700 to Ø800 mm - 2° and
3) Ø900 to Ø1200 mm - 1°30’’

7.5.2 Pipe Laying near the Concrete Structure (Chambers)

a. Pipe passing through the spigot and socket through the wall shall be flushed with
the outside face of the concrete surround as per approved drawing in accordance
with the QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.3.12(7).
b. Pipe laying in to concrete wall structure shall be protected with concrete
surrounded integral with the external face of the structure as shown on the
approved drawing in accordance with QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause
4.3.12(1).
c. All internal and external protection membrane to the concrete shall be sealed
around the pipe openings as recommended by the water proofing manufacturer
and ensure the water tightness of pipe around the structure as per QCS 2010
Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.4.3.12(2).
d. After pipe laying and fixing of concrete wall structure, the remaining hole shall be
re-formed and filled with approved Non Shrink Grout materials accordance with
the QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.4.3.12(2).
e. The rocker pipe shall be used in exact location as per approved drawing.
f. All buried flexible coupling, flanged adaptors and other ferrous fitting to be
protected with mastic filler, mastic tape and laminated tape as per approved
drawing and QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.3.19(1).

7.6 The Pipe Jointing Procedure

The procedure shall be in compliance with QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause
4.2.1(Push-Fit-Joints).
a. Immediately before assembling each joint incorporating a rubber ring seal, the same
shall be inspected for cracks, every part of the ring being deformed by hand to about
150 mm radius in accordance with with QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.2.1(1).
b. Clean the spigot of the pipe to be jointed, as well as the gasket.

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c. Check the spigot is chamfered and in good conditions. If it is a cut pipe, it is essential
to remake the chamfer.
d. Insert the gasket in the trench.
e. Check the condition of the gasket and introduce it into the socket, looping it into a
heart shape, with the lip seal nose directed towards the back of the socket.
f. Apply radial pressure to the gasket at the heart shaped loop (or cross loops) to force
it into place.
g. Check that the gasket fits snugly around its circumference and apply lubricating paste
to the exposed surface of the gasket and the spigot end and chamfer. The lubricating
paste shall be brush applied in reasonable amounts.
h. Centre the spigot in the socket and maintain it in this position, the Large pipe requires
additional power, such as a jack, lever puller, or backhoe with help of timber head
between the pipe and the jack , lever puller or backhoe and push in the spigot until
the mark is in line with the socket face. Do not penetrate beyond this position then
ensure that everything is correctly aligned after completion of works.
i. Check that gasket is correctly seated by inserting the end of a metal rule through the
annular spigot and socket gap until it touches the gasket. The rule must penetrate to
the same depth around the whole circumference.
j. After completing the pipe joining / installation, Inspection Request (IR) shall be raised
to Supervision Consultant for inspection and getting approvals.

7.7 Thrust Blocks

Thrust blocks works is in compliance with QCS 2010 – Section – 8 Part 4 Clause 4.4.5.
a. The excavation for the thrust block shall be carried out prior to laying the pipes except
that trimming margin of not less than 150mm shall be left to be removed by hand
excavation.
b. Thrust block shall be made at every bend or as shown in the approved drawings or
instructed by the Engineer. Each thrust blocks shall have a sufficient bearing area
and shall be placed to safely to transmit thrust to the surrounding original ground.
c. If soft, spongy, unsuitable or similar materials are encountered upon which the thrust
block is supposed to be placed, shall be removed and replaced with approved grade
of concrete.
d. A Strip Fiberboard shall be provided at each thrust block Joints areas.

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e. The dimensions of the thrust blocks that shall be apply at the site as per approved
shop drawing.
f. Isolation between the concrete and trench, the Polyethylene sheet should place
before casting of concrete.
g. The Concrete pouring procedure shall following as per item no 7.4.A.
h. The concrete must to be cured by means of water covered with hessian cloth as per
specification.
i. The rocker pipe has to be installed adjacent to all concrete thrust block.
j. No pressure shall be applied to thrust blocks until the concrete has been matured for
at least seven days.

7.8 Valves & Fittings

The valve and fittings shall be installed as per project specification and manufacturer’s
recommendation.
a. After constructing the chamber and initial Pressure test of pipes, the installation of
fitting inside chamber shall be started.
b. Assembling of fittings shall be by dismantling joint.
c. All fittings and valves shall be checked before shifting into site as per as per QCS
2010 Section 8.
d. Mechanical machine (Crane or Excavator or Cargo Crane shall be used for
installation.
e. Rubber gasket shall be ring type, with the thickness 3 mm manufacturer shall be
used for installation as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 5 Clause 5.1.5.
f. Anchor bolts and nuts shall be used as per approved materials according to the
specification or Engineer instruction.
g. All valves PN 16 shall be used as per approved drawing approval by Engineer.
h. Extension spindles as per approved material shall be fixed according to approved
drawing after fixing of valves.
i. Hand wheels shall be fixed as per approved drawing, QCS 2010 and approved
material. The direction of closing shall be clockwise.
j. Integral puddle flange shall be fixed as per level at first and in line with existing pipe
line.

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k. Additional Steel Reinforcement shall be provided as per approved Structural

Drawing by Engineer.
l. After installing all fitting, the plinth shall be casted according to the approved drawing
dimension and grade of concrete.
m. 7 mm Neoprene pad shall be placed between all valves and concrete support
plinths.
n. Mastic tape, mastic filler and laminated tape shall be used for all fittings joints.

7.9 Chamber Construction

Method statement for Chamber Construction will be submitted separately.

7.10 Pressure Test

Method statement for Pressure Test will be submitted separately.

7.11 Backfilling
a. Backfilling shall be carried out according to the specification.
b. No selected backfilling material shall be placed and no compaction shall be permitted
to concrete structures of road crossing areas until compressive strength of the site
concrete has reached 15MPa as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 4.3.8 (3).
c. Approved backfill material shall be used for backfilling. All necessary tests shall be
done according to QCS 2010. Stockpile shall be used if necessary.
d. Backfill shall start immediately after the placement & compaction of pipe surrounding
materials.
e. Backfill materials shall be placed as shown in sketch, “B” separately for Road
crossings & Non-Road crossings in layers of not greater than 150 mm compacted
thickness as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2 Clause 2.3.3(5). The maximum nominal
particle size shall be up to 75 mm according for backfilling road crossing and up to
150 mm size for backfilling in non-road crossings.
1. The acceptable criterion for backfill materials used in longitudinal corridor utility
works (non-road crossings) shall be followed as given below:
2. The screened excavated material shall be used as Backfilling material with
maximum nominal size, 150 mm.

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3. Stockpiles are be prepared adjacent to trench. The sampling of materials for test
shall be done at every 1 Km stockpile or as material changes. Stockpiles will be
sized so that moisture conditioning can be performed with the help of a wheel
loader and be homogenous.
4. Backfilling material shall be laid in 150 mm max, thick layers and shall be
compacted as per the above mentioned MOM and in compliance with QCS.
5. One test per backfill layer for every 50 m of pipeline trench shall be conducted.
6. The NDT shall be conducted each layer by in-house laboratory witnessed by
Supervision Consultant and official Inspection Request (IR) for final layer shall be
raised.

f. 150 mm maximum thick layers shall be thoroughly compacted by approved

mechanical compactors / rammers.
g. Subsequently, backfilling shall be continued in layers of 150mm thick, compacted in
the lower regions by mechanical compactors and in the upper regions by hand
operated drum roller compactors. Small jumper plate type compactors shall be used
close to structures and manholes.

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h. Nuclear density measurement (NDM) test, one of the FDTs, shall be carried out
according to the QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 2.3.3(7).
i. NDT test shall be witnessed by the Supervision Consultant. The Inspection Checklist
shall be updated.
j. Inspection Request (IR) shall be raised for the final layer of backfilling and secured its
approval from the Supervision Consultant.
k. In road crossings, one test per backfill layer shall be every 30 m of pipeline trench
and also for each Chamber structure or as per
Engineer instruction as per QCS 2010 –
Section 8 Part 2.3.3(10).
l. Hydro pressure test shall be conducted after
backfilling as per separate method statement.

7.12 Marker Tape:

Approved Marker tape shall be provided in specified level and marked according to the
approved drawing and QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 Clause 4.3.14 and Pressure pipeline
marker posts shall be set over the center line of the pipeline according to the QCS 2010
Section 8 Part 4 4.3.15. The Marker tape shall be laid as per approved standard drawing.

a. All trenches for pressure pipelines shall be marked with a high quality acid and alkali
resistant red non Bio-degradable plastic tape with a minimum width of 150 mm
placed during backfilling 300 mm below finished surface or as directed by the
Engineer or approved drawing. These tapes shall have a minimum strength of 125
kg/cm2 in the longitudinal direction and 105 kg/cm2 transversely with an elongation
factor in the longitudinal direction of 350 percent. The text on the tape shall be
permanent black ink bonded to resist prolonged chemical attack by corrosive acids
and alkaline with message repeated at a maximum interval of two meters as per QCS
2010 Section 8 Part 4 4.3.14(1).
b. The tape wording is Treatment Sewage Effluent colour is Green as per QCS 2010
Section 8 Part 4.3.14(2).
c. Pipeline marker posts shall be provided at all points where the pipeline crosses
boundaries or changes direction and elsewhere at maximum intervals of 100m. Each
marker post shall be set over the centerline of the pipelines with concrete Grade 20
SRC concrete base surround in accordance with the Contract Drawings. Marker

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posts shall incorporate a description of the pipeline and its service in Arabic and
English to the approval of the Engineer. Offset marker posts may also be used in
areas where the post could not be installed over the centerlines of the pipelines as
per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 4.3.15(1).
d. Color marker plates shall be made from multi-layered plastic, green for TSE and
orange for foul sewage as per QCS 2010 Section 8 Part 4 4.3.15(2).

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL:

After all the requirements are satisfactorily completed, Inspection Request shall be
submitted to Engineer for final acceptance of the work in accordance with inspection
and Test Plan (ITP). Work release notice shall be submitted to Engineer after
signing and completing all inspection records.

9.0 SAFETY:
Site safety control drill shall be conducted by the HSE officer in accordance with the
guidelines stipulated in the Risk Assessment.
Safety precautionary measures described in assessment shall be followed placed
properly.

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