METHOD OF STATEMENT OF ROADWORK

Prior to commencement of the permanent works, all materials/design mix and etc. shall ensure
conformities and obtain approval from the S.O.

Upon practical completion of the drainage works and ensuring no further excavation activities, the
carriageway proper, road pavement work shall be carried out under the following sequencing:

A PREPARATION OF FORMATION

1. Work Sequencing:

a) Survey and setting out the horizontal and vertical alignment by competent field
surveyor with offset pegs planted 20m intervals.
b) Excavation to required formation levels and gradients and cart away excavated
materials to dump at designated area using hydraulic excavator couple with
dump truck.
c) Grading of road formation to required gradients and cambers using motor
grader and cart away surplus materials, if any.
d) Compacting the road formation to required density and as specified using
vibratory roller.
e) Carrying out filed density test, if required.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) The top 600mm thick of the sub-grade should have minimum 4 days soaked CBR
of 5% or more when compacted to 95% of MDD.
b) Where the material does not comply with above condition, it shall be removed
and replaced with suitable material as specified above.
c) The surface of the formation shall have the required shape, super-elevation,
levels and grades, and shall finished everywhere within plus 10mm and minus
25mm of the required level.
d) The sub-grade shall be compacted to 95% of MDD.
e) Field density test are required to be carried out and not to be measured
separately.
f) Pin level to be set at 10m intervals for dipping purposes.
B LAYING LOWER SUB-BASE MATERIAL (SAND), SOAKED CBR VALUE >20%

1. Work Sequencing:

a) Laying approved lower sub-base material (sand) to required consolidated

thickness.
b) Spreading and leveling using backpusher.
c) Compacting using vibratory roller in accordance to the construction drawings
with gradients, cambers and super elevations as specified.
d) The exposed formation shall be soonest possible be blanketed with lower the
sub-base material to avoid being damage by surface runoff and contamination
to ensure quality of works.
e) Finished levels of lower sub-base shall be checked manually by dipping to
ensure sufficient thickness of asphaltic layer or carrying out survey to re-confirm
the X, Y and Z values, if necessary.
f) Sampling of lower sub-base material for grading analysis test to ensure
conformities may be carried out upon receipt may be carried out upon receipt
instruction from the S.O.
g) Any non-confirming materials shall be removed and cart away from site.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) Sampling for sub-base material for grading analysis is to be done regularly at site
to check for compliance and FDT to be done for acceptance of works.
b) Material for sub-base shall comply with clause 4.1.2.2 of specification.
c) Finish levels of sub-base shall be checked and complied within tolerance
specified in the table 4.13 of specification.
d) As far as practical, the sub-base laid, spread, compacted and accepted to be
protected from contamination.
e) The sub-base shall be shape and finished in a neat and workmanlike manner to
the lines, levels, grades, dimensions and cross-section shown on the drawing.
f) Sub-base shall be processes as necessary to bring its moisture content to a
uniform level throughout the material suitable for compaction and shall be
compacted using suitable compaction equipment not less than 95% of MDD.
C LAYING OF WET – MIXED BASE COURSE

1. Work Sequencing:

a) Upon confirming the finishes levels of sub-base and obtaining approval from the
S.O. the laying wet-mixed base coarse material shall commence.
b) The wet-mixed base course materials shall be lain in two equal layers to the
required width and compacted to specified consolidated thickness, gradients,
cambers and etc. all in accordance to the specification and as shown in mix
construction drawing.
c) The following plant and machineries shall be deployed for laying of wet-mix
base course materials:
i. Motor Grader
ii. Backpusher
iii. Vibratory Roller
d) Upon attaining the finished levels of base course the surfaces shall be trimmed,
graded and re-compacted to correct lines and levels as specified.
e) Manually dipping shall be carried out as described aforesaid, similar method to
lower sub-base layer.
f) The finishes levels shall be jointly checked and obtained approval from the S.O.
g) Material sampling for carrying necessary grading analysis and OMC test may be
conducted upon receipt instruction from the S.O.
h) Any non-complying materials shall be removed and cart away from the site.
i) In-situ field density or CBR test may be carried out by approval soil testing
laboratory as instructed, the report of test shall be forwarded to relevant
parties concerned for perusal and recording purposes.
j) Joint checking of the base coarse consolidated thickness may be conducted
when the presence of various parties concerned.
k) The areas affected by carrying out the aforementioned test shall be reinstated
to the satisfaction of the S.O.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) Wet mix base course shall be placed to the required width and thickness a=in
layer. Each layer not exceed 200mm compacted thickness. Where two or more
layer are required, they shall be approximately equal thickness and none shall
be less that 100mm compacted thickness.
b) The first layer shall be laid by using motor grader and subsequent layers shall
also be lain with backpusher for spreading and leveling and followed by using
motor grader and backpusher shall be operated by competent operators.
 Nevertheless, power brooming or manual blinding may be adopted to overcome
the problem of segregation, if deemed is necessary.

c) The wet mix to be laid using sensor or some device to control the grade and line
as specified in the contract.
d) Spread wet mix shall be maintained at the correct moisture content for proper
compaction shall be compacted using suitable compaction equipment approved
by ER not less than 95% of MDD.
e) Radom grading and testing of material shall be carried out upon request to
check for compliance.

D LAYING OF PRIME COAT

1. Work Sequencing:

a) Prior to laying of prime coat, the surfaces of base course may be blinded with
quarry dust and re-compacted especially to area where segregation occurred.
b) The approved prime coat material shall be of slow setting, grade SS-1 or SS-1K,
confirming to the requirement of ms161:1973.
c) Mechanical pressure distributor shall be used for applying the prime coat
material to the surface of base course.
d) The prime coat material shall be sprayed uniformly over the spraying width at
controlled rate as specified.
e) Generally, upon application prime coat shall be left undisturbed for at least 24
hours or when curing is attained to receive asphalt pavement.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) Prior to laying prime coat, the wet mix surface shall be swept clean using power
broom followed by a compressed air blower to the satisfaction of ER.
b) Bitumen prime coat shall only be carried out in dry, warm weather when the
surface to be treated is essentially dry.
c) Tray test to be carried out to check on the compliance of spray rate.

E LAYING OF DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM

1. Work Sequencing:

a) The DBM material shall be from approved supplier and design mix approved by
the S.O.
 b) Trial lay may be conducted to ascertain the rolling pattern to achieve the
compaction as specified.
c) Field surveyor may set out the string line for efficient control of levels, of
necessary.
d) The levels would be controlled by electronic sensor mounted onto the paver
operated by a competent paver machine operator.
e) The laying temperature shall be ≥125 Degree C as specified and rolling
temperature shall be ≥110 Degree C. An armoured thermometer with range of
30 Degree C to 200 Degree C shall be made available for checking of
temperature purpose.
f) Upon laying, tendem roller shall be used to carry out the preliminary of
compaction DBM.
g) Followed by pneumatic tyre roller to further compact and knead the surface of
the DBM. After which, tendem roller shall be deployed for compacting and
rolling the finishes levels to required density.
h) The number of passes for each roller together with the rolling pattern shall be
as determined from trial lay and approved by the S.O.
i) Sampling test of DBM for bitumen content, grading limits and etc. may be
carried as instructed.
j) Upon laying and achieving maturity, coring test may be carried out upon
request or as instructed by the S.O.
k) All core holes shall be reinstated as specified and to the satisfaction of the S.O.
l) Areas where longitudinal or transverse joints are to be constructed, mechanical
cutter shall be used to cut and form vertical surfaces with tack coat applied for
better bondage of adjoining pavement. Care shall be taken to ensure the
surfaces of joint areas are smooth.
m) Surface regularity shall be checked to ensure compliances as specified. The class
of surface regularity of pavement course shall be class SRI.
n) Appropriate recording format may be submitted to record details of DBM
deliveries and locations laid.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) The compacted density for DBM shall be 90 – 100% of Marshall Density.

b) Within 24hours, contractor to cut core sample of not less than 100mm nominal
diameter to determine the thickness and compacted density.
c) The rate of sampling shall be 1 sample per 500sq.m of mix laid but not less than
2 samples for the work completed in each day.
E LAYING OF TACKCOAT TO DBM SURFACE

1. Work Sequencing:

a) Prior to laying, the DBM surfaces shall be thoroughly clean and acceptable for
laying purposes.
b) The approved tack coat material shall be of rapid setting bitumen emulsion of
grade RS-1 or RS-1K confirming to the requirement of ms161:1973.
c) Mechanical pressure distributor shall be used for applying the tack coat material
to the surface of DBM.
d) The tack coat material shall be sprayed uniformly over the spraying width at
controlled rate ranging from 0.25 to 0.55 litre/m2.
e) The applied surfaces shall be barricaded and prevent vehicular traffic and
pedestrians from entering causing damages to the tack coat surfaces.
f) Laying of ACBC shall commence only when the tack coat has achieve satisfactory
degree of tackiness.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) Prior laying of ACBC or ACWC, the DBM or ACBC surfaces shall be thoroughly
cleaned using a power broom and an air compressor.
b) Tack coat to be sprayed at a rate specified and to confirm with a tray test.

G LAYING OF ACBC

1. Work Sequencing:

a) The ACBC material shall be from approved supplier and design mix approved by
the S.O.
b) Trail lay may be conducted to ascertain the rolling pattern to achieve the
compaction as specified.
c) Field survey may set out the string for efficient control of level, if necessary.
d) The level would be controlled by electronic-sensor mounted onto the paver
operated by a competent paver machine operator.
e) The laying temperature shall be ≥125 Degree C as specified and rolling
temperature shall be ≥110 Degree C. An armoured thermometer with range of
30 Degree C to 200 Degree C shall be made available for checking of
temperature purpose.
 f) Upon laying, tendem roller shall be used to carry out the preliminary of
compaction ACBC.
g) Followed by pneumatic tyre roller to further compact and knead the surface of
the ACBC. After which, tendem roller shall be deployed for compacting and
rolling the finishes levels to required density.
h) The number of passes for each roller together with the rolling pattern shall be
as determined from trial lay and approved by the S.O.
i) Sampling test of ACBC. for bitumen content, grading limits and etc. may be
carried as instructed.
j) Upon laying and achieving maturity, coring test may be carried out upon
request or as instructed by the S.O.
k) All core holes shall be reinstated as specified and to the satisfaction of the S.O.
l) Areas where longitudinal or transverse joints are to be constructed, mechanical
cutter shall be used to cut and form vertical surfaces with tack coat applied for
better bondage of adjoining pavement. Care shall be taken to ensure the
surfaces of joint areas are smooth.
m) Surface regularity shall be checked to ensure compliances as specified. The class
of surface regularity of pavement course shall be class SRI.
n) Appropriate recording format may be submitted to record details of ACBC
deliveries and locations laid.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) The compacted density for DBM shall be 95 – 100% of Marshall Density.

b) The rate of sampling shall be 1 sample per 500sq.m of mix laid but not less than
2 samples for the work completed in each day.
c) Sampling test ACBC for extraction and Marshall test to be carried out daily at
plant.
d) A format to monitor the supply of the mix to the site and the location it is being
place to be forwarded and this to be jointly recorded.
e) Where ACBC abuts with the existing ACBC. The existing ACBC to be cut as
specified and pr-heated anf tack coat applied prior to laying at the joint area.
H LAYING OF TACK COAT TO ACBC SURFACE

1. Work Sequencing:

a) Prior to laying, the ACBC surfaces shall be thoroughly clean and acceptable for
laying purposes.
b) The approved tack coat material shall be of rapid setting bitumen emulsion of
grade RS-1 or RS-1K confirming to the requirement of ms161:1973.
c) Mechanical pressure distributor shall be used for applying the tack coat material
to the surface of ACBC.
d) The tack coat material shall be sprayed uniformly over the spraying width at
controlled rate ranging from 0.25 to 0.55 litre/m2.
e) The applied surfaces shall be barricaded and prevent vehicular traffic and
pedestrians from entering causing damages to the tack coat surfaces.
f) Laying of ACWC shall commence only when the tack coat has achieve
satisfactory degree of tackiness.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) Prior laying of ACBC or ACWC, the DBM or ACBC surfaces shall be thoroughly
cleaned using a power broom and an air compressor.
b) Tack coat to be sprayed at a rate specified and to confirm with a tray test.

I LAYING OF ACWC

1. Work Sequencing:

a) The ACWC material shall be from approved supplier and design mix approved by
the S.O.
b) Trail lay may be conducted to ascertain the rolling pattern to achieve the
compaction as specified.
c) Field survey may set out the string for efficient control of level, if necessary.
d) The level would be controlled by electronic-sensor mounted onto the paver
operated by a competent paver machine operator.
e) The laying temperature shall be ≥125 Degree C as specified and rolling
temperature shall be ≥110 Degree C. An armoured thermometer with range of
30 Degree C to 200 Degree C shall be made available for checking of
temperature purpose.
f) Upon laying, tendem roller shall be used to carry out the preliminary of
compaction ACWC.
 g) Followed by pneumatic tyre roller to further compact and knead the surface of
the ACWC. After which, tendem roller shall be deployed for compacting and
rolling the finishes levels to required density.
h) The number of passes for each roller together with the rolling pattern shall be
as determined from trial lay and approved by the S.O.
i) Sampling test of ACWC for bitumen content, grading limits and etc. may be
carried as instructed.
j) Upon laying and achieving maturity, coring test may be carried out upon
request or as instructed by the S.O.
k) All core holes shall be reinstated as specified and to the satisfaction of the S.O.
l) Areas where longitudinal or transverse joints are to be constructed, mechanical
cutter shall be used to cut and form vertical surfaces with tack coat applied for
better bondage of adjoining pavement. Care shall be taken to ensure the
surfaces of joint areas are smooth.
m) Surface regularity shall be checked to ensure compliances as specified. The class
of surface regularity of pavement course shall be class SRI.
n) Appropriate recording format may be submitted to record details of ACWC
deliveries and locations laid.

2. Technical Requirement and Other Compliances:

a) ACWC levels and tolerances to be controlled using floating beam or other

suitable device so that the surface redularity complies to the tolerance as
specified under table 4.14 of specification.
b) Temperature of the ACWC delivered to site should not exceed 170⁰c.
c) The compacted density for ACWC shall be 98 – 100% of Marshall Density.
d) Rate of sampling should be followed as stated in clause 4.2.4.5 (i).

SEQUENCING OF KERB LAYING , KERB DROP SUMP AND SCUPPER PIPE

1. Laying of kerb drop sump together with the scupper pipe (160mm O.D. HDPE pipe with concrete
surround) including connecting to maintenance sump.
2. Backfilling and compaction of verge and areas affected due to laying of kerb drop sump to
facilitate proper sitting of kerb.
3. Preparation of road formation as specified.
4. Laying of lower sub-base (sand) material and compacted as specified.
5. Laying of wet mix sub-base material and compacted to suitable levels and required
width of laying in-situ kerbing.
6. Laying cast-in-situ slipform concrete kerb as specified and as per approved method
statement.
7. Backfilling to verge with suitable material and compacted to required levels.
8. Reinstatement of wet mix affected due to cast-in-situ kerbing work to satisfactory
condition.
INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN (ITP) AND MACHINERIES LIST FOR EACH STAGE OF WORKS

A MACHINERIES LIST FOR EACH STAGE OF WORKS

a) Hydraulic Excavator 1 unit

b) Dump Truck 2 unit
c) Backpusher 1 unit
d) Vibrating Roller 1 unit

B LAYING LOWER SUB-BASE MATERIAL (SAND)

a) Hydraulic Excavator 1 unit (Material transport)

b) Dump Truck 5 unit (Ditto)
c) Backpusher 1 unit
d) Vibrating Roller 1 unit

C LAYING OF WET MIX BASE COURSE

a) Hydraulic Excavator 1 unit (Material transport)

b) Dump Truck 8 unit (Ditto)
c) Motor Grader 1 unit
d) Backpusher 1 unit
e) Vibrating Roller 1 unit
f) Power Broom 1 unit

D LAYING OF PRIME COAT

a) Mechanical Pressure Distributor 1 unit

E LAYING OF DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM

a) Licensed Lorry 10 unit (Material transport)

b) Asphalt Paver 1 unit
c) Pneumatic Roller 1 unit
d) Tendem Roller 1 unit

F LAYING OF TACK COAT TO DBM SURFACE

a) Mechanical Pressure Distributor 1 unit

G LAYING OF ACBC

a) Licensed Lorry 8 unit (Material transport)

b) Asphalt Paver 1 unit
c) Pneumatic Roller 1 unit
d) Tendem Roller 1 unit

H LAYING OF TACK COAT TO ACBC SURFACE

a) Mechanical Pressure Distributor 1 unit

I LAYING OF ACWC

a) Licensed Lorry 8 unit (Material transport)

b) Asphalt Paver 1 unit
c) Pneumatic Roller 1 unit
d) Tendem Roller 1 unit