MICROTUNNELING

/PIPE JACKING
CONSTRUCTION
1 Purpose
The purpose of this Specification is to ensure consistency across all projects
delivered by Filinvest and that the safety, quality, environmental and design
objectives required by Filinvest are achieved on Microtunnelling/Pipe Jacking
projects.
This Specification shall be read in conjunction with relevant project drawings (where
applicable), Job Specification and supplementary specifications.

2 Scope
2.1 Definition
Microtunnelling/Pipe Jacking shall, for the purpose of this document, be defined as a
trenchless construction method for installing pipelines which is:
 Controlled:
o The microtunnel boring machine (MTBM) is typically operated from a
control panel at the surface;
o The system will generally install pipe simultaneously as spoil is excavated
and removed;
 Guided:
o The guidance system shall reference fixed points in the MTBM and shall
be capable of installing the pipes to the required tolerance for line and
level;
 Jacked:
o The process of constructing the pipeline shall be by consecutively pushing
pipes and the MTBM through the ground using a jacking system for thrust;
o Alternatively, the pipe can be pushed/jacked into the ground after the hole
is excavated provided that the drive is in competent ground able to self-
support until the pipe is installed;
 Supported:
o Most microtunneling/pipe jacking drives are able to provide continuous
pressure to the face of the excavation to balance ground, groundwater
and earth pressures;
o However, in some instances with competent dry ground full face support
is not required and the Contractor will employ a machine unable to
provide pressure to the face.
To avoid confusion within this Specification the term ‘microtunnelling’ will be used to
describe any works that include the use of a microtunnel boring machine and/or pipe
jacking system for the installation of a pipeline with minimal surface disruption. For
clarity the definitions of microtunnelling/pipe jacking provided in Section 4 shall be
referred to.
Microtunnelling can be divided into four categories defined by the excavation
technique and the material handling systems on the MTBM. The categories are listed
and defined below:

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 2.1.1 Slurry Microtunnelling
Slurry microtunnelling is used in water charged soils or rock ground conditions where
the excavated material is cut and crushed into a slurry. This slurry is pumped out of
the tunnel via pipes. This is a closed tunneling system and has the potential to apply
continuous pressure to the face.

2.1.2 Earth Pressure Balance Microtunnelling

Earth pressure balance microtunnelling is used in water charged soils or rock ground
conditions where the excavated material is cut and crushed into a damp granular
material. This material is removed by a screw conveyor and muck handling cars. This
method is not as effective as the slurry method in high hydrostatic and high rock
strength conditions. This system requires man access.

2.1.3 Pilot Tube Microtunnelling

Pilot tube microtunnelling is used in dry soils or soft rock conditions. The system drills
a pilot hole from the launch pit to the reception pit. This pilot hole is then enlarged to
the required size of the tunnel. As the hole is enlarged it can be lined by jacking a
casing pipe or the carrier pipe into place.

2.1.4 Vacuum Microtunnelling

Vacuum microtunnelling is used in dry soil, sand or rock conditions. The system uses
a guided borer head similar to EPB or slurry microtunnelling; however, spoil is
removed from the bore using a vacuum system without the addition of water. The
machine is advanced and pipeline installed using the pipe jacking method. The borer
head is often a retractable type that can be used to excavate blind bores without the
requirements for a reception shaft/pit.

3 Project Inceptions
3.1 Approvals
Project approvals are usually obtained by Filinvest; however, in some instances
approvals may be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is to refer to
the Project Specific Specification for required approvals.
No work is to begin, either onsite preparation or with Microtunnelling activities, until
all relevant permits and approvals have been gained and signed off by the relevant
authority.

3.2 Materials
Permanent materials are to fully comply with this specification and the documents
referenced herein. The Contractor shall prepare and submit supplier’s certificates for
all permanent materials to be included in the works.

3.2.1 Jacking Pipe

Table 1 and Table 2 below describe jacking pipe that will be used in the project.

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 Table 1 – Jacking pipe type and usage

Type Casing/Carrier Pipe

Spiral welded steel (Epoxy

Casing Pipe
Lined/Coal Tar Coating)

HDPE PE100 Carrier Pipe

The Contractor is to source and use jacking pipe to the appropriate standard as
outlined in Table 2 below.
Table 2 – Jacking Pipe Standards
Type Standard
Steel AWWA C200, AWWA C210, AWWA C203 and
Manual of Standard Practice for the Design and
Installation of Steel Water Pipe M11, ASTM A283,
ASTM A570.
HDPE PE100 ASTM D1248, ASTM D3350, AWWA C906, ISO
4427

The Contractor shall appropriately choose a jacking pipe jointing and packer system
to suit the pipe’s purpose and the tunnel alignment (allowable joint deflection). The
Contractor shall handle the jacking pipe as per the corresponding specifications and
manufacturers guidelines.

3.2.2 Intermediate Jacking Stations

Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to provide one or more
intermediate jacking stations within a single jacked length between the launch and
reception pits. Such a station shall consist of a pair of modified jacking pipes.
In order to protect and form the joint between these pipes, the Contractor shall provide
fit for purpose cylindrical steel sleeves of suitable wall thickness and of such a length
that they overlap the pipes for a distance of at least 150 mm on either side of the joint.
The intermediate jacking station must be complete with seals to prevent ingress of
pressurized ground and water.
Intermediate jacking pipes are fitted out from within the tunnel and therefore are only
used in tunnel diameters of 900 mm or greater.
The Contractor is to allow an Intermediate Jacking Stations every 100 m of the drive
length, unless justified and approved by the Filinvest’s Representative.

3.2.3 Microtunnelling Consumables

The Contractor shall use materials in a safe and responsible manner. All materials
used in the microtunnelling operation are to be approved by the Filinvest’s
Representative.
The Contractor shall ensure that chemicals and hydrocarbons are used according to
Filinvest’s accepted environmental practices complete with control measures to
mitigate risk.

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 The Contractor shall ensure that the tunneling fluids and chemicals that have the
potential to come into contact with the ground are biodegradable, safe to water
bodies and fire resistant.

4 Project Implementation
The Contractor shall maintain control of site operations at all times.

4.1 Site Setup

The Contractor is to set the launch and reception sites up in accordance with the
approved site layout drawing which as a minimum must cover the following key
aspects:
 Perimeter fencing in the allowed location;
 Site topsoil stockpile complete with erosion and sediment control;
 Entry and exit points;
 Pedestrian walkways and appropriate exclusion zones around cranes or moving
plant;
 Equipment locations and movement zones;
 Any underground or overhead power lines and the appropriate exclusion zone;
 Shaft/pit location;
 Traffic guidance systems.

4.2 Existing Services

The Contractor shall note the presence of overhead and underground services on the
works site. Special care shall be taken in the vicinity of electricity services.

The locations of some underground services are indicated on the drawings and are
based on information supplied by the respective Authorities where such information
is available.
It is emphasized that information supplied regarding these services is tentative only
with respect to both details of services shown and the existence of other services not
shown.
The attention of the Contractor is drawn to the fact that private underground and
overhead services and individual services to premises from public utility mains are
not shown on the drawings.
The Contractor shall verify the position of each underground service before
commencement of excavation. The Contractor shall pre-locate the services as to
depth, alignment and extent or size, so as to ensure such services are not adversely
affected. Hand excavation may be necessary to close proximity to services until the
exact location is determined.
7.2.0.1 Trenches containing underground services shall be backfilled so that the subgrade is
restored as nearly as possible to its original state of compaction.Where selected
backfill has been placed by other utilities and has had to be removed, it shall be
replaced by the same type of selected material.
All backfill shall be carefully deposited in the trench and around the utility service in
layers and adequately compacted by proper hand rammers and tampers or by use of
effective mechanical equipment.
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 Extra care shall be taken by the Contractor to re-compact excavations near existing
underground pipework, so that foundations of that pipework are restored and more
especially when re-compacting in the vicinity of low flexibility pipework.
The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage caused to existing
overhead or underground services.
In case of failure or damage, the Contractor shall immediately notify the relevant
service provider and arrange for repairs to be undertaken.
Only those persons qualified to undertake repairs on the relevant services shall be
permitted to perform the work with the prior approval of Filinvest.
Where it is necessary to carry out alterations to existing overhead or underground
services, this work will be arranged by the Contractor unless otherwise specified.
The Contractor shall allow to co-ordinate and work around where relocations are
necessary during the Contract.

The Contractor shall promptly advise the Filinvest of any services affecting the works
which were not shown on drawings so that appropriate action can be taken.

4.3 Dilapidation Reports

The Contractor is responsible for all pre-construction and post-construction property
assessments. These assessments shall be a means of determining whether and to
what extent, damage has resulted from the Contractor’s operations during the Works.
Any damage identified shall be made good at the Contractors expense.
As a minimum the dilapidation reports shall capture:
 All work sites and any surrounding area likely to be impacted by the construction
activities, including heavy vehicle traffic;
 A minimum distance of 3 x the depth of any shaft measured radially from its
perimeter;
 A minimum distance of 2 x the depth to invert level measured from the centerline
of any pipe installed by trenchless methods;
 Any area within the settlement trough or zone of influence as defined by the
Contractors prediction of ground settlement;
 The report must capture the condition of all aspects of the natural and built
environment within the nominated areas, including but not limited to inside
buildings, public utilities and plant, roadways and landscaping.

4.4 Monitoring and Reporting

During the microtunnelling works the Contractor is to provide records as listed in
Table 3 below.

Table 8 – Microtunnelling/Pipe Jacking Record/Report

Microtunnelling Record/Report Details

Shaft and tunneling records Daily
Geological records Daily

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 Microtunnelling Record/Report Details
The diameter and type of pipe and pipe joints used Weekly
Individual pipe identification by location Weekly
Delivered jacking pipe dimension and damage checks Weekly
Ground support records (if applicable) Daily
Tunneling data – jacking pressures, rotation pressure,
slurry flow rates, rotation velocity, line, level, advance Daily
rates, shove pressures and earth pressures.
Quantities of consumables used Weekly
Plant used Weekly
Labor used Weekly
Materials used Weekly
Weekly and immediately if there
Environmental details (water treatment, noise, dust and
is a problem
sediment controls)

4.4.1 Surface Settlement

The Contractor shall provide information on the permissible subsidence or heave at
the ground surface, considering the use of the area, structures and systems in the
sphere of influence of the microtunnelling project and taking into consideration the
subsoil and groundwater conditions and the depth of cover.

4.5 Microtunnelling

4.5.1 Construction of Entry and Exit Seals

The Contractor shall install entry and exit seals on the launch and reception walls for
the launch and reception of the machine. These seals shall be designed to withstand
hydrostatic and slurry pressures during the launch and reception, throughout the
tunneling operations and once the tunneling has been completed.

4.5.2 Microtunnelling Set-up

The Contractor is to verify that the jacking cradle and MTBM are set online, grade
and level prior to launching the machine.

4.5.3 Microtunnelling
During microtunnelling the Contractor shall ensure that the following conditions are
met:
 Jacking forces are within the allowable loads accepted by the jacking pipe
manufacturer and the design checks of this specification;
 The jacking pipe joint deflections are within the allowable angles stipulated by the
jacking pipe manufacturer;
 Tunnel and MTBM access is conducted as per the documentation, specifications
and standards;
 The tunnel excavation does not exceed an acceptable ground loss percentage in
line with calculations;
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  The tunnel and MTBM follows the designed alignment within the tolerances
specified in Section 4.5.6 below;
 The tunnel only commences when there is adequate jacking pipe available;

4.5.4 Lubrication
Should outer annulus lubrication of the pipe be shown to be required in the thrust
calculations, pipe lubrication shall be carried out by injecting a suitable, pressurized
lubricant through preformed holes in the jacking pipe or at the cutting edge of the
microtunnel boring machine.
Drilling fluids used shall be biodegradable.
Outer annulus lubrication is only employed when man access is possible. It is
preferred that the lubrication system employed is automatic and it operates to a set
volume or set pressure.

4.5.5 Tunneling Guidance

The MTBM shall have an appropriate guidance and steering system to ensure the
alignment is achieved to the design requirements and acceptable tolerances as
detailed in Table 4 below.
The tunneling guidance system shall provide the following information at a minimum
frequency of two second intervals:
 MTBM distance from the launch shaft/pit;
 MTBM roll;
 MTBM inclination;
 MTBM attitude across the articulated section of the machine.

Details of the proposed guidance and steering system shall be forwarded to the
Filinvest’s Representative, for approval, prior to works commencing.
There are typically three MTBM guidance systems to choose from in the survey of a
microtunnelling operation. These guidance systems and the criteria that the
Contractor is to choose the appropriate system as described in Table 9 below.

Table 4 – MTBM Guidance System

Minimum
Drive Drive Survey Requires
Drawing Details Tunnel
Length Type Technique Man Access
Diameter
Laser Target
< 200m Straight Any Conventional No
System
Theodolite
Straight or
based Survey > 200m 900mm Conventional Yes
Curved
System
MTBM Gyro Straight or Non-
> 200m 900mm* Yes
System Curved Conventional

The accurate survey and guidance of the MTBM and the tunnel is paramount to the
success and end use of the tunnel. The Contractor is to employ experienced tunnel
surveyors to ensure the best results. The Contractor shall employ a tunnel survey

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 audit as described in the Table 5 below.

Table 5 – Microtunnelling Survey Audit Requirements

Microtunnelling Survey
Audit Requirements
Conditions
Survey Frequency &
Tunnel Length Man Access Audit Type
Technique Location
Surface and Pit
< 200m No Conventional Checks of 1 mid drive
Survey Control
Surface, Tunnel
and Pit Checks
< 200m Yes Conventional 1 mid drive
of Survey
Control
1 between 100-
Non-
200 – 400m Yes* Gyro Campaign 120m of drive
Conventional
start
1 between 120-
170m of drive
Non-
> 400m Yes* Gyro Campaign start and 100m
Conventional
from finish of
drive
* For tunnels with man access, but insufficient space for a successful gyro campaign to audit the TBM guidance (typical
diameters 900mm to 1500mm) then the Contractor shall document within the Survey and Guidance Management Plan a
method for maintaining and auditing the accuracy of the TBM based guidance system.

Construction control points shall be established sufficiently far away from the work so
as not to be affected by ground movement caused by the construction operations.
Such control points shall be checked regularly against permanent bench marks to
ensure the accuracy of the tunneling is not compromised by ground movement.

4.5.6 Alignment Tolerances

The location of the MTBM shall be checked and recorded at least twice per installed
pipe and the position recorded against the design grade on the tunneling shift report.
This information shall be provided to Filinvest’s Representative on a daily basis.
Where the microtunnel is found to be out of alignment based upon the tolerances
tabulated below, excavation is to stop immediately. The excavation shall not
recommence until directed by the Filinvest’s Representative.
The Contractor is responsible for all corrective works and associated costs needed to
correct the alignment of the proposed tunnel.
Under no circumstances shall the Contractor take corrective action without the
approval of the Filinvest’s Representative.

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 The jacked pipe shall be installed in conformance with the horizontal and vertical
alignment as shown on the drawings subject to the allowable construction tolerances
as listed in Table 6 below unless otherwise detailed in the Project Specification.

Table 6 – Allowable Construction Tolerance

Activity Limits / Tolerance Comments

Horizontal ± 50 mm N/A
Vertical ± 30 mm N/A
Tunnel grade ± 0.25% No back fall and no ponding

4.5.7 Spoil Removal and Separation

The excavation of cut ground and disposal arrangements shall be capable of dealing
with the full range of materials expected. Generally, the disposal system shall
accommodate material produced by the MTBM.
The Contractor shall ensure that the spoil removal system does not become clogged,
jammed or damaged by materials delivered from the tunneling operation.
Approval by the Filinvest’s Representative must be sought if the Contractor doesn’t
propose to use a separation plant.
The disposal of the excavated material in solid or liquid form is the responsibility of
the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be aware of any contamination present and have in place the
appropriate testing, handling, treatment and disposal procedures.

4.5.8 Pipe Damage

The Contractor shall stop all work, notify the Filinvest’s Representative and
investigate the damage when there is any indication that the installed pipe has
sustained damage.
The Filinvest’s Representative will within 72 hours approve or determine if the pipe
installation is not in compliance with the specifications.

4.5.9 Interventions
Man access to the tunnel and MTBM can be summarized into two cases: under
normal atmospheric conditions and under compressed air conditions.
In normal atmospheric conditions, the Contractor is to access the tunnel according to
the Confined Space Procedure of Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) of
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Similar procedure shall be followed
when compressed air access is required.
4.5.10 Outer Annulus Grouting
Outer annulus grouting is undertaken to ensure a uniform contact between the casing
pipe and the excavated ground and to prevent the surrounding ground settling over
time to fill the void.
In conjunction with the Filinvest, the Contractor shall determine whether annulus
grouting is required. In determining if grouting is required the following elements must
be assessed:
 Surface settlement;
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  Pipe buckling from ground and hydrostatic loads;
 Drill path erosion and drainage;
 Resistivity;
 Heat transfer;
 Permanent operation.
If outer annulus grouting is deemed necessary, then grout used shall reach a
minimum strength of 1Mpa at 48hrs. Previous performance of the grout mix design
shall be demonstrated to the Filinvest’s Representative before use.
The Contractor shall install the outer annulus grouting until one of the following
conditions is met:
 The installed grout volume has equaled the theoretical annulus volume between
grout ports (15m);
 The installed grout pressure exceeds the theoretical hydrostatic ground pressure
plus 0.5 bar;
 The installed grout is visible at the next inbye open crown (or upper) grout ports.
A secondary examination should be undertaken to prove that grout surrounds the pipe
(a selection of crown (or upper) grout ports are opened and inspected for grout). This
would ordinarily be performed by the Filinvest’s Representative.

4.5.11 Carrier Pipe Installation

Upon completion of the tunneling works, the Contractor shall undertake carrier pipe
installation as a separate operation where required.
Generally, the Contractor shall install the pipes in pretested lengths utilizing an
excavator, crane or other suitable lifting equipment. The carrier pipe shall be
centralized in the bore using casing spacers at a minimum of 1.5 m intervals or as
specified by the manufacturer to support the weight of the pipe.
Pipe installation shall be generally carried out using the following procedures:
 Pit/shaft made safe either using shoring box, structural support or by benching
and battering;
 Ensure suitable area is available for trench and pipe string;
 Suitable length trench to be excavated on line and level required for installation of
pipe;
 Pipe launch cradle to be installed in the pit to assist in pipe alignment;
 Site specific lift plan to be developed prior to pipe installation commencing;
 Pipe to be lifted into trench using suitably sized equipment;
 Casing spacers to be installed onto carrier pipe at manufacturer recommended
spacing;
 Pipe to be loaded into casing pipe using suitably sized equipment;
 The pipe is to be tested and accepted in line with Section 5-Testing and
Commissioning prior to grouting the carrier pipe in place.

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4.5.12 Grouting of Carrier Pipe Annulus
Once the carrier pipe is installed, centered and tested, the Contractor shall grout the
inner annulus of the casing pipe.
The grout shall be an approved minimum 1 MPa mix which has been submitted to
the Filinvest for approval. The mix shall have historical laboratory testing to confirm
its suitability. The product choice must consider:
 Heat of hydration;
 Potential environmental effects (e.g. aquifers, polymer vs. cementitious,
hydrophilic), and
 Likelihood of fracture.
The gap between the casing pipe and the carrier shall be sealed at each end of the
casing pipe.
A breather pipe shall be installed at each end with the end of the breather pipes at
least 1 m above the lowest obvert of the pipe.
Grouting shall commence from the downhill end of the pipe.
Grout shall be added into the void, under gravity pressure or by pump, through the
pipe until grout is visible and bleed water is expelled from the breather pipe at the
upper end.
The quantity of injected grout shall be recorded on a concrete pour card and that
quantity shall be compared to the calculated theoretical volume. Discrepancies shall
be recorded in the project completion documentation.

4.5.13 Settlement Monitoring

The Contractor shall monitor the effects of tunneling construction at the surface,
including all ground movements and the effects on all structures influenced by the
works under the Contract.
The survey shall be carried out by a surveyor in accordance with the Settlement
Monitoring Plan.
The tunneling method shall be suitable for achieving limited movement at the surface
directly above the tunnel alignment. Surface movement either up or down should not
exceed 5mm beneath existing services including roads and 10 mm beneath
undeveloped land unless otherwise specified in the Project Job Specification.

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 The Contractor shall be fully responsible for any damage to nearby structures;
equipment or infrastructure resulting from the tunneling works and shall take all
reasonable steps to ensure that such damage does not occur.
Daily movement monitoring shall include as a minimum the following components:
 Installation of monitoring points along and perpendicular to the tunnel alignment:
o Each set of surveying points shall have one point located on the center line
and 2 either side at an offset distance of 5m and 10m from the center line;
o The survey points shall be at intervals along the center line of maximum 30m
to monitor and interpret actual movements;
 Movement monitoring shall be undertaken daily within a plan distance of 30m
(each way) of the tunnel face whilst the tunnel is advancing, unless specified
otherwise by the tunnel designer;
 In the event that instability of the surface is observed (a breach of the 5mm /
10mm thresholds), advancement of the pipe tunneling operation shall be
suspended and the Filinvest’s Representative shall be immediately informed;
 Monitoring shall be referenced to stable survey stations located outside the zone
of influence of the works and not subject to ground movement.
When passing under road or rail the Contractor will need to conform to the relevant
authority’s settlement requirements.

5 Testing and Commissioning

5.1 Hydrostatic Testing
The Contractor is required to conduct the hydrostatic test of each carrier pipe within
the works under the Contract prior to grouting operations taking place.
The Contractor shall follow the standard method for hydrotest procedure of
Filinvest for Pressure Pipe Construction.

5.2 Leakage Testing

For specific leakage testing requirements refer to the requirements identified in the
specific Scope of Works. This may include vacuum testing.

5.3 Chlorination
The test shall be undertaken in accordance with Filinvest’s Procedure for the
Determination of Acceptance of New Mains.

6 Project Completion and Handover

Throughout the construction of the project the Contractor shall complete and submit
all records mentioned in the above sections of this document. In addition to these
documents the Contractor shall submit the as-built package in hard copy and
electronic format.
The Contractor shall keep records of all trenchless operations, and all such data as
directed by the Filinvest.
All records are to be approved by the Filinvest and submitted in accordance with
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 Filinvest specifications listed within the contract documentation.

6.1 Documentation Submittals

The Contractor shall liaise closely with the Filinvest during the documentation of
survey work and shall provide the Filinvest with adequate opportunity to verify any
measurement or detail the Contractor considers necessary prior to the
commencement of reinstatement operations.

6.2 Post-Construction Dilapidation Report

The Contractor is responsible for all pre-construction and post-construction property
assessments. These assessments shall be a means of determining whether, and to
what extent, damage has resulted from the Contractor’s operations during the Works.

7 Microtunnelling Inspection and Test Plan

The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval by the Filinvest at least four (4)
weeks prior to the commencement of microtunnelling works, an Inspection and Test
Plan (ITP) for the works in accordance with the requirements of the relevant
specifications.
Table 7 below details the typical activities that trigger a visual inspection, witness
point verification or hold point release. This list is to be used as a minimum guide for
the Contractor to develop their ITP.
The Contractor must provide the Principal at least 8 hrs. notice of a required visual
inspection, witness point verification or hold point release.

Table 8 - Inspection and Test Plan

Contractor Filinvest
Responsibilities Responsibilities

Project Activity VisualWitness Hold Visual Witness Hold

Elements

Company HSEQ System ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒

Project Safety Plan ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Project Environmental Plan ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Project Quality Plan ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Dilapidation reports (pre- and post- ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
construction)
Project Site Establishment Plan ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Documentation
Settlement Plan ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Tunneling Procedure ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Pipe Installation Procedure ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Grouting Procedure ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒

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 Lift Plans (MTBM, pipes) ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Commissioning Procedure ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Crane Pad ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Pit/Shaft ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Design Jacking Frame/Thrust Wall ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Documentation
MTBM (airlock, head) ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Settlement Calculations ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Site Set Up To Plan ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Crane Pad Installation To Design ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Shaft Mark Out To Design ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Project Shaft Built To Design ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Execution
Jacking Pipe Built To Design ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Jacking Frame And Jacking Wall ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
Block Set Out
MTBM Entry Seal Built To Design ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
Settlement Monitoring and Review ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
MTBM Commissioning
(Mechanical, electrical and ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
hydraulics)
MTBM and Lead Pipe Alignment ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Checks
Jack Commissioning ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
MTBM Guidance Calibration and ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
Commissioning
MTBM Overcut Checks ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
Ongoing Jacking Pipe Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Damage, joints and packing)
Ongoing Jacking Forces ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Ongoing Face Loss Control ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Ongoing MTBM Alignment Checks ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Ongoing Tunnel Survey Audit ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
MTBM Exit Seal Built To Design ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
Annulus Grouting Checks ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
Tunnel Clean ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒

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 Hydrostatic Testing ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒

Leakage Testing ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Commissioning
and Hand Over
CCTV Inspection - if required ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
Red Line Drawing ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒
As Constructed Survey ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒

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