CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY STATEMENT

Introduction Legend

This sketch relates to the Cavan Regional Sports Complex. Granular Working Platform / Access Ramps

The purpose of this sketch is to communicate an indicative Integral RC Abutment

construction sequence for the road bridge proposed as part 1b 1b
Carriageway Surface
of the scheme. The proposed bridge is a single span integral
1a Waterproofing
reinforced concrete bridge, supported on piled foundations.
For further information, please refer to the following design 2 Pile Foundation
drawings produced under separate cover.
Construction Sequence Reference
• CRSP-DID-ZZ-XX-DR-C-0001 (Design ID)
1a
• CRSP-MCA-00-00-DR-C-1100 (McAdam) Please note, the layout detailing the locations of each
stage of the construction sequence should be
considered indicative only and subject to
development at detailed design stage. All in ground
and foundation works are proposed to be carried out
Preliminary Construction Sequence in Spring / Summer, where the probability of adverse
weather conditions is considered low.
The construction sequence can be broadly broken into the
following key stages:

Stage 1 – The first stage of the works will require enabling

excavation to facilitate construction of the foundations. This STAGE 1 & STAGE 2
will include the construction of ramped accesses (1a) and
granular working platforms in support of tracked site plant. A
geotextile layer would be placed over the existing ground 3b
3b
surface prior to placement of any imported granular fill. The
Contractor must ensure that any imported fill is appropriately
3b
graded and free of contaminants.
3a
Stage 2 – Installation of bored / augured piles to design
depth, leaving projecting reinforcement to subsequently tie
3b
into pile cap. The use of a bored / augured pile solution
results in a reduction in noise and ground vibration, thereby
minimising the impact on the environment.

Stage 3 – Formwork and reinforcement tied to the integral

RC for the precast beams (3a). It is proposed that the
Contractor would pump concrete to the proposed foundation
locations to ensure a controlled pour, minimising the risk of
concrete contamination to the river (3b).

STAGE 3

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Preliminary Construction Sequence

An indicative construction sequence for the proposed bridge
is as outlined below:

Stage 4 - Transportation and lifting of W beams into place

onto the abutments. Beams will be temporarily supported on
bearing/grout pads. The use of pre-cast concrete beams as
the main load bearing members spanning the river, reduces
the risk of contamination of the watercourse by minimising
the quantity of in-situ concrete required in the deck
construction. In addition, the beams are designed to support 4
the wet weight of the in-situ concrete deck pour. Therefore,
there is no requirement to introduce formwork or falsework
within the watercourse during the deck construction. 4 5 4

Stage 5 - Tying of reinforcement and casting of deck

monolithically to form a jointless integral construction
between the precast beams and abutments. All
reinforcement tying can be completed from the top surface STAGE 4 & STAGE 5
of the pre-cast beams, minimising the risk of falling debris
into the river. By adopting a jointless integral construction,
the long-term risk of contamination to the watercourse is
also reduced, by minimising surface contaminant pathways.
In addition, this construction form does not require formal Legend
bearings, therefore reducing the need for ongoing Granular Working Platform / Access Ramps
maintenance works and inspection within the sensitive river
Integral RC Abutment
environment.
Carriageway Surface
Stage 6 – In-situ reinforced concrete pour to the bridge deck
would commence. As before, the deck construction would
c Waterproofing

be carried out using a controlled concrete pump and Pile Foundation

completed in a single pour, to minimise the risk of
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contamination. It is anticipated given the scale of the pour
(~100m3), that a boom pump would be used for this
Please note, the layout detailing the locations of each
operation. stage of the construction sequence should be
considered indicative only and subject to
development at detailed design stage. All in ground
and foundation works are proposed to be carried out
in Spring / Summer, where the probability of adverse
STAGE 6 weather conditions is considered low.

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Preliminary Construction Sequence Legend

An indicative construction sequence for the proposed bridge Granular Working Platform / Access Ramps

is as outlined below: Integral RC Abutment

Stage 7 - Installation of waterproofing to bridge deck. The Carriageway Surface

waterproofing would be installed across the full extent of the
Waterproofing
bridge deck to ensure all precast and permanent formwork
joints are sealed, prior to the commencement of the Pile Foundation

carriageway surface. In the long term this system will ensure 8a Construction Sequence Reference
that the sensitive river environment is protected against any
potential surface contaminants arising at carriageway level. Please note, the layout detailing the locations of each
stage of the construction sequence should be
Stage 8 – Installation of kerbing to the carriageway extents, considered indicative only and subject to
followed by the construction of the proposed road build-up. 7 development at detailed design stage. All in ground
and foundation works are proposed to be carried out
The road-build up would be constructed to suit drainage falls in Spring / Summer, where the probability of adverse
as required by the design. weather conditions is considered low.

Stage 9 – The final stage of the construction will be to carry

out landscaping works and miscellaneous works to include
but not limited to the installation of street lighting, vehicle STAGE 7 & 8a
restraint systems and appropriate road signage, where
relevant.

8b

STAGE 8b

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