MAJOR UPGRADATION OF SOMNATH RAILWAY STATION OF

WESTERN RAILWAY ON ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT AND

CONSTRUCTION (EPC) MODE”

Method Statement for Pile Foundation

PREPARED BY:

KATIRA CONSTRUCTION LTD. (KCL)

APPROVED BY:

CHIEF PROJECT MANAGER, GATI SHAKTI, BHAVNAGAR.

WESTERN RAILWAY.
&
RITES LIMITED

Method Statement for Pile Foundation

1.0 Purpose:

Following is the purpose of pile foundation foging terrain:

Space Constraints: Pile foundation chosen when space is limited.
Uneven Terrain: One side faces deep ground, while the other side is adjacent to a track.
Platform on Fill Soil: Construction on a platform over artificial fill soil.
Speedy Construction: Pile foundation used for quick and efficient work in challenging conditions.

Scope of work:
The major site activities described under this method statement for concrete bored piles are boring, cage lowering and
concreting.

All bored piles will be reinforced with a designed steel cage and concreting will be done through tremie pipes and
other details are given in the following sections in this statement.

2.0 References:

Technical specifications of IS codes like IS 2911(Part iii & iv) for pile foundation and IS 456 codes of practice for plan
and reinforcement concrete.

3.0 Responsibility and Authority

The responsibilities of the team members are given below:

Project In –Charge- Organize & manage all resources and all field activities to achieve an efficient & effective
completion.

Q/A Manager- Ensure preparation of all the work methods as required by the contact & corresponding inspection and
test plan & format.

Q/C Manager- Identify material sources and conduct material test & ensure conformity with specification & standard.

Safety & Environmental Manager- Carryout HSC inspection of work area, work method men, machine & materials,
P&M and other tools and tackles.

Q/C Engineer-Conduct routine test on materials & workmanship as per inspection and QA plans.

Section in-charge- Ensure the construction activity as per approved construction & work methods.

Site Engineer- Through study & identification of contractual obligation of both parties.
 Supervisor- Frontline supervision of the working labours and to ensure strict conformance to methods quality &
safety.

Organization chart for this activity is enclosed with this method statement.

4.0 Machinery / Equipment’s:

The construction of bored cast in situ pile required a careful choice of pilling system depending upon sub-soil
condition. Installation of pile boring to be done by conventional rig which comprises of the following tools-

1. Piling Rig Machine Mait Machine DTH 01

2. Boring Machine Trolly mounted Machine 01
2. Crane/Hydra 20T/30T Class. 01
3. Welding Rectifiers Various Types 04
4. Gas Cuter Tools Regular Size 01
5. Wire Rope (Sling) Various Size 04
6. Tremie Pipes 150/200mm Dia 20
7. Transit mixer 6 cum capacity 02

5.0 Materials:

(i) Cement: Ultratech-53 grade Ordinary Portland Cement of Approved Make shall be used.
(ii) Reinforcement steel: CRS - Fe 500 D/550D grade bars, high yield strength deformed bar (HYSD) as per IS 1786,
and reinforcement steel that has been cut, bent, and positioned in accordance with drawings are the
acceptable principal sources of reinforcement steel.

(iii) Coarse aggregate: In accordance with IS383, the coarse aggregate must be composed of natural, strong,
dense, durable crushed stone.

The coarse aggregate size restriction is 20 mm.

(iv) Fine aggregate: In accordance with IS383, the fine aggregate must be crushed stone sand or natural sand.

(v) Water: Concrete is mixed and cured with water. Water must adhere to IS 3025 and IS 456.The permitted bore
well at the Somnath Railway Station location, next to the RMC plant, has been tested by a third party; the
document number for this approval is CT/CH/2311200010. Dated November 22, 2023, from CIMEC
Technologies PVT Ltd.

(vi) Concrete mix: The M 30 grade concrete as per mix design.

6.0 Procedure:
(i) Layout of pile point and alignment: -
Survey shall be carried out from main grid lines and pile points shall be marked with iron pegs, before commencing
the work. The Pilling Rig shall be fixed at the center of the piling point.

(ii) Boring Operation: -

The pilling rig shall be positioned at the center of piling point and 500mm Dia bore up to the required depth with the
help of guide casing.

Excavation with drilling fluids

When drilling through loose soil or very soft clay below the water table, special betonies slurries are used to stabilize
the borehole walls. Thanks to the greater specific weight of bentonite slurry compared to water and its capacity to
create a waterproof layer over the borehole wall. These slurries, when applied above the water table, help make the
shaft watertight, preventing the walls from collapsing. The drilling slurry, whether it is bentonite is produced on site
using specific high turbulence mixing plants.

Bentonite: - 30-70 kg per 1000 liters water.

It is impartment to have a constant supply of slurry on site in case level suddenly drops, should workers encounter
cohesion less particularly loose soil or underground cavities.

Then the pilling rig will be removed from the pilling location. After completion of boring, bore depth should be
measured by sounding chain.

(iii) Reinforcement of pile: -

Prefabricated reinforcement cages must be cleansed of loose material and maintained with the right cover throughout
their length. Cages can be manufactured in one or two pieces. Cage lowering will be done by lapping from the bottom
cage to the top cage in accordance with the major vertical reinforcement drawings. To keep the cage rigid, PVC coated
binding wire should be used between the main vertical rod and the stiffener. The reinforcement steel utilized is CRS
primarily.

(iv) Tremie pipe fixing: -

After completion of cage lowering, Tremie pipe of 150/200mm Dia to be provided throughout the pile shaft. Tremie
pipe to be fixed one after another by threaded & socket joint. All tremie joint should be air tight. Tremie length to be
provided up to required depth of pile with minimum clearance to flow the concrete through the tremie pipe.

(v) Concreting: -
After confirmation of the length of pile shaft, concrete (grade M 30) pouring to be started. Concrete pouring should be
continuous through tremie pipes. The tremie pipes of 150/200mm Dia are lowered into the borehole for the total
length of bore. First flushing head shall be fixed to tremie pipes for flushing the borehole with clean water and after
 flushing is completed, funnel is fixed to the top of tremie pipes for concreting. In the process of concreting care shall
be taken that the tremie is never empty and at least two-meter length of tremie is always embedded in the concrete.
This two-meter embedment will also ensure that even if an extra tremie pipe is removed at the time of concreting the
base of tremie pipes will not come over concrete level. Total concrete shall be theoretical concrete + one meter above
cut-off level.

(vi) Final level of pile: -

Concrete pouring will be finished only after confirmation of sounding checking by chain or rod which shall ensure that
it has reached the required level. Concrete should be sound at cut-off level. Concrete shall be overflowed from the
bore hole until good concrete has reached the top surface of the temporary steel casing. At their discretion, QC
Manager shall take a grab sample at the top surface of casing to ensure attainment of good concrete. After the
concreting is completed smooth pull & push movements shall extract the temporary guide casing by moderate
tamping of the casing.

7.0 Drawings:

Approved GFC Drawings for concrete bore piles shall be followed the reference drawing no is SMNH/PF/22m/201
(Platform column foundationDetails-1)

8.0 Construction schedule:

Creating a construction schedule for a pile foundation involves considering various factors and tasks. The schedule
may vary depending on the project's size, complexity, and specific requirements. Here's a general outline for a
construction schedule for pile foundation:

1. Project Planning (1-2 weeks):

 Define project scope, objectives, and constraints.
 Review geotechnical reports and soil investigations.
 Confirm design specifications for pile foundation.
 Obtain necessary permits and approvals.
2. Site Preparation (2-3 weeks):
 Clear the construction site.
 Excavate and level the ground.
 Install temporary facilities, if needed.
3. Mobilization (1 week):
 Bring in construction equipment and machinery.
 Set up on-site offices and facilities.
4. Pile Installation (8-12 weeks, depending on the number of piles):
 Mobilize specialized piling equipment.
 Install test piles to verify soil conditions.
 Begin driving or drilling piles according to the design specifications.
 Monitor and test piles during installation for compliance.
 Adjust pile lengths as needed.
5. Pile Cap Construction (4-6 weeks):
 Formwork installation for pile caps.
 Place reinforcement steel.
 Pour concrete for pile caps.
  Cure and finish pile caps.
6. Quality Assurance and Testing (2-3 weeks):
 Conduct pile integrity tests.
 Verify the alignment and verticality of piles.
 Perform load tests on selected piles.
7. Backfilling and Grading (2-4 weeks):
 Backfill around the pile caps.
 Grade and compact the surrounding soil.
8. Documentation and Reporting (1-2 weeks):
 Compile construction records and documentation.
 Generate a final report on pile foundation construction.
9. Project Closeout (1-2 weeks):
 Conduct final inspections.
 Obtain necessary approvals and sign-offs.
 Demobilize equipment and clear the site.

9.0 Stabilizing methodology:

Stabilizing the sides of a borehole is crucial in various drilling and construction activities to prevent collapse or caving
of the borehole walls. The method chosen depends on the specific geological conditions encountered during drilling.
Here we are using following method for stabilizing borehole sides:

Grouting:

Purpose: Grouting involves injecting a cement or bentonite-based slurry into the borehole for stabilization.

How it Works: The grout fills voids in the surrounding soil, providing support and preventing the borehole from
collapsing.

10.0 Bore log Details Information Recording:

A bore log is a thorough record of information obtained when drilling a borehole. A bore log normally includes the
following information:

Borehole Identification:
1.Borehole numbers or codes.
Coordinates (latitude, longitude, and elevation).
Date of drilling.
Drilling Details:
Borehole depth (both beginning and final).
Borehole diameter.
Drilling method utilized (for example, rotary drilling or auger drilling).
Drilling fluid or mud were used.
Geological Description:
Describe the dirt and rock encountered at various levels.
 Identification of soil (e.g., clay, sand, gravel) and rock kinds (e.g., limestone, shale).
Color, texture, and consistency of the formations.
Presence of water or groundwater levels.

11.0 Pile Chipping:

Pile chipping, also known as pneumatic pile breaking or pile trimming, is a technique for trimming or reducing the
length of concrete piles after they have been cast or driven into the ground. This approach is typically used when
piles are longer than the specified design length and the extra length must be eliminated.
Here's a summary of the pile chipping method:
Equipment Used:
Pneumatic Breaker (Chipping Hammer): Pneumatic equipment, such as chipping hammers, are widely employed in
pile chipping. These tools employ compressed air to produce quick, repeating blows that crack and chip concrete
procedure:
Safety Precautions:
Before starting any pile chipping work, safety precautions must be followed. This includes wearing appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, and gloves.
Identification of Pile Length:
The excess length of the pile that needs to be removed is identified based on the project specifications or design
requirements.
Marking:
The pile is marked at the desired cutoff level. This ensures precision in the chipping process.
Attachment of Pneumatic Breaker:
A pneumatic chipping hammer is attached to the top of the pile. The tool may have various chisel or cutting
attachments suitable for breaking concrete.
Chipping Process:
The operator guides the chipping hammer along the marked line, allowing the repeated blows to chip away the
concrete. The tool is systematically moved around the circumference of the pile to achieve an even cut.
Removal of Debris:
As the chipping progresses, the debris created by the process is removed to maintain a clear working area.
Inspection:
Once the chipping is complete, the cut end of the pile is inspected to ensure that the desired length has been
achieved, and the cut surface is free from defects.
Finishing:
Depending on project requirements, additional finishing or smoothing of the cut surface may be carried out.

12.0 Testing:
 Pile testing is required to ensure the integrity and load-bearing capacity of piles in a foundation. There are several
sorts of pile tests, each serving a particular function. We completed the test in accordance with the IS code and the
authority's requirements.
Pile testing should be performed by qualified engineers, and the tests used are determined by the project's needs, pile
type, and subsurface conditions. The findings of pile tests are critical for testing design assumptions, guaranteeing
safety, and improving foundation performance.

13.0 Quality assurance:

Proper care shall be taken to ensure the correct implication of the working procedures described in this method of
statement. QA/QC procedures for concrete and reinforcement and bored piles given in the quality manual shall be
follows.

14.0 Safety, Health and Environment:

Safety Health & Environment (HSE) manual will be strictly followed during the job.

Risk Assessment for the activity is attached with this method statement.

15.0 Amendment and additional information:

Amendment to the method statement should any part of this method statement require amendment or alteration,
this must be notified for agreement by all relevant parties prior to it being enforced.