Method Statement -Roadworks

1.0

OBJECTIVE
This Work Method Statement is to outline the apply and lay pavement for the road construction consisting of
sub-base of granular material, road base of crusher run, asphaltic concrete binder course and asphaltic
concrete wearing course.

2.0

SCOPE
This method statement shall apply for all roadwork. The intention of this work method statement is to give
general guideline for the roadwork construction. Details of the procedures contained herein may be
modified based upon actual ground condition and site requirements.

3.0

Reference
3.1 JKR/SPJ/1988 Specifications Section 4 (Spesifikasi Pembinaan Jalan)
3.2 Inspection Checklist for Roadwork
3.3 Consultants Drawings& Specifications

4.0

Machinery and Equipment

4.1 Paving Set
4.2 Diamond Cutter
4.3 Backhoe
4.4 Back pusher
4.5 Tipper Lorries
4.6 Total Station
4.7 Vibratory roller
4.8 Thermometer
Levelling
4.9 Instrument

5.0

Material
5.1 Sand course
5.2 Crusher run
5.3 Asphaltic Concrete Binder Course ACB 20
5.4 Asphaltic Concrete Wearing Course ACW 14
5.5 Bituminous Prime Coat
5.6 Bituminous Tack Coat

6.0

Construction Procedure
6.1 General
6.1.1
Before pavement construction can be allowed it is necessary for both the horizontal
and vertical alignment to be joint inspection and confirmed by the Consultant.
6.1.2
Surveyor shall be using proper instrument total station and dumping level to mark on
site which is visible and protected during work construction.

6.1.3

6.1.4

Pavement construction works shall only be allowed to commence on site upon the
approval and acceptance of the sub-grade layer.
The Contractor shall counter check again the alignment and all dipping pegs and
confirm
with the Consultant prior to the permanent work.

6.2

Work Sequence Flow

6.2.1
Laying 50mm thick sand course
6.2.2
Laying 300mm thick well compacted crusher run
6.2.3
Laying 65mm thick Asphaltic Concrete Binder Course (ACB 20)
6.2.4
Laying 50mm thick Asphaltic Concrete Wearing Course (ACW 14)

6.3

Preparation of Formation To Receive Road Pavement

The preparation of formation shall be carried out only after completion of piped or
6.3.1
box
culvert, services, utilities and ducts (if any) or any other drainage work that might
affect the
works, unless otherwise agreed by Consultant and such preparation shall be carried
out
immediately prior to the laying of the sub-base.
All the materials for sub base, road base, ACBC and ACWC shall be sent to
6.3.2
nominated and
approve laboratory to conduct necessary testing and to be comply with technical
specification.
The surface of the formation shall be substantially uniform in density throughout its
6.3.3
entire width
and shall conform to the density requirements for compaction. Trial compaction to be
conducted
in order to determine the designated degree of compaction as required with a present
of
supervision consultant.
Other utilities crossing the road such as water mains and cables shall be protected
6.3.4
before proceed
the road base works. For example using lid for u-drain and G.I. conduit for cables.
It shall be trimmed to conform to the lines, camber, grades and typical cross sections
6.3.5
shown on
the drawings or as directed by Consultant.
The sample of earth to send to lab for MDD test for comparison of degrees
6.3.6
compaction.
6.3.7
To conduct trial compaction to determine passes roller required.
6.3.8
Level pegging to be done at suitable distance for inspection.

6.4

Earth Formation
Where soft spots and unsuitable materials found, it shall be removed and backfilled
6.4.1
with approved
suitable material and compacted in accordance to the agreed rolling pattern.

6.5

Sub
Base
6.5.1

6.5.2

6.5.3

6.5.4
6.5.5

6.5.6
6.6

6.7

The sub base material shall be hard, durable and clean. It shall be granular material
and shall be
free from organic material, clay balls, and any other deleterious substances.
The materials will be delivered to the site by tipper lorries and spread and leveled by
means of
a back pusher for the full width of the pavement. The material shall be filled and
compacted to
the required thickness as specified in the drawing.
Compaction of the sub base layer shall be carried out by using vibrating roller to
achieve relative
dry density as per specification.
Alignment, level and surface regularity will be checked in accordance to Technical
Specification.
The final surface of granular sub base layer shall be regulated and trimmed by back
pusher to the
required level and cross fall within the specified vertical tolerances. Compaction work
will be done
using roller compactor.
Field Density Test (FDT) or CBR Test on the subgrade shall be carried out according
to the specification.

Laying Road Base Material

The crusher run road base to be placed on top of the sub base shall consisting of
crushed aggregate laid in layers each of thickness not exceeding 200mm and to give
the specified total compacted thickness and width, correct line and levels shown in
6.6.1
drawings.

6.6.2

The material shall be crushed rock of hard durable particles or fragments of rock
crushed to the correct size, well graded and lie within the following grading limits
specified in the specification.

6.6.3

Care shall be taken to prevent segregation of the material into the coarse and fine
fractions.

Bituminous Prime Coat and Tack Coat

An approve bituminous prime coat which is submitted through material submission shall
be applied to the top of the completed crusher run base course before laying the asphaltic
6.7.1
concrete binder course.

6.7.2

The surface shall be cleaned immediately prior to the application of prime coat. The
bituminous shall be applied by means of a distributor at suitable rates but not to be less
than 0.435 liters per sq meter. SS1K using for prime coat while RS1K using for tack coat.

6.7.3
6.7.4

The surface of the dense asphaltic concrete binder course shall be cleaned immediately
prior to the application of an approve tack coat. The bituminous shall be applied by means
of a distributor at suitable rates but not to be less than 0.35 liters per sq meter.
The prime coat shall be sprayed well in advance and leave for 24 hours for curing.

6.8

Asphaltic Concrete Surfacing

6.8.1

6.8.2

General

6.8.1.1
Material
6.8.2.1

6.8.2.2

6.8.2.3

6.9

The surfacing shall be two courses and shall comprise of asphaltic

concrete binder course and Asphaltic concrete wearing course and lay in
accordance with BS 1621. The two courses shall be constructed to the
width and thickness after compaction as shown in the drawing.
Course Aggregate
Course aggregate shall be hard un-weathered, durable, clean crushed rock,
angular in shape, free from dust and tested in accordance with the
methods described in B.S. 812.
Fine aggregate
Fine aggregate shall be approved clean natural bank, river, dune, pit or quarry
sand produced in a secondary plant. They shall consist of hard, non-absorbent
sharp grains and shall be free from clay, loam, loosely bounded aggregations
and other foreign matters.
Filler
Filler shall be either Portland Cement complying with B.S. 12 or limestone,
having a bulk density in Toluene.

Asphaltic Concrete Binder Course, ACBC 28

ACBC 28 mix will follow the approved mix design and trial mix.
6.9.1
The aggregates shall be surface dry and shall be mixed at an appropriate
temperature. The mixed material as delivered to the laying site shall be
6.9.1.1
between 140 degrees Celsius to 160 degrees Celsius.

6.9.2

Laying Procedure
Work shall commence on site upon approval and acceptance of the road base.
6.9.2.1
The surface to receive the asphaltic concrete binder course shall be free of all
6.9.2.2
damage, loose materials and standing water by sweeping.
Prime coat of approved bitumen emulsion shall be applied as per
Specifications on the prepared surface prior to lay of the asphaltic binder
6.9.2.3
course.
The asphaltic concrete binder shall be plant mixed with approved bitumen
6.9.2.4
content.
The approved asphaltic concrete binder course shall be delivered to site by
tipper trucks. To prevent the loss of heat, the mixture shall covered by
6.9.2.5
tarpaulin.
The asphaltic concrete binder course shall be laid by a paver in single layer.
6.9.2.6
Compaction shall be carried out using the specified equivalent type of
compactors. Rolling shall always commence from the lower to the higher side
of the carriageway. The minimum rolling temperature shall be 80 degrees
6.9.2.7
Celsius.
The surface of asphaltic concrete binder course shall be finished to the line
6.9.2.8
and grade as required by the Drawings.

6.10 Asphaltic Concrete Wearing Course ACWC20

ACWC 20 mix will follow the approved design mix and trial mix.
6.10.1

6.10.1.1

6.10.2

The aggregates shall be surface dry and shall be mixed at an appropriate

temperature. The mixed material as delivered to the laying site shall be
between 140 degrees Celsius to 160 degrees Celsius.

Laying Procedures
Work shall commence on site upon approval and acceptance of the asphaltic
6.10.2.1 concrete binder course.
The surface to receive the asphaltic concrete wearing course shall be free of
6.10.2.2 all damage, loose materials and standing water by sweeping.
Tack coat of approved bitumen emulsion shall be applied as per
Specifications on the prepared surface prior to lay of the asphaltic wearing
6.10.2.3 course.
6.10.2.4 The asphaltic concrete wearing shall be plant mixed with bitumen content.
The approved asphaltic wearing course shall be delivered to site by tipper
6.10.2.5 trucks. To prevent the loss of heat, the mixture shall covered by tarpaulin.
6.10.2.6 The asphaltic concrete wearing course shall be laid by a paver in single layer.
Compaction shall be carried out using the specified equivalent type of
compactors. Rolling shall always commence from the lower to the higher side
of the carriageway. The minimum rolling temperature shall be 125 degrees
6.10.2.7 Celsius.
The surface of asphaltic concrete wearing course shall be finished to the line
6.10.2.8 and grade as required by the Drawings.
Upon completion of laying and compaction, joint survey shall be carried out
6.10.2.9 to check for compliance with the specified requirement.
After all the above works is completed, the supervisor is to ensure that the
site is to be tidied up and all excess materials are to be discarded away from
6.10.2.10 the site.

6.11 Transporting
Bituminous materials shall be transported in clean vehicles and shall be covered over
6.11.1
when in transit or awaiting tipping.
Every precaution is to be taken to avoid segregation of mixed materials and to ensure that
6.11.2
they do not become contaminated with foreign matter.
In order to maintain satisfactory temperatures of materials in transit and to prevent undue
loss of heat adequate precautions are to be taken to ensure that the materials are properly
6.11.3
protected.
6.12 Laying
6.12.1
6.12.2
6.12.3

The mixed materials shall, as soon as possible after arrival at the laying site, be supplied
continuously to the paver and laid without delay
Wherever practicable, road pavement materials having bitumen as the binder shall be
spread, leveled and tamped by approved self-propelled pavers capable of laying to the
required width, profile, camber or cross fall.
Immediately after any course is placed and before rolling is started, the surface shall be
checked and all defects and irregularities in alignment, grade or texture corrected by the
additional or removal of mixture.

6.13 Compaction
The compaction shall be compacted as soon as possible as rolling can be effected without
6.13.1
causing undue displacement of the mixed material.
The rollers shall be fitted with beeper.
6.13.2

6.13.3
6.13.4
6.13.5
6.13.6
7.0

The materials shall be rolled in longitudinal direction from the sides to the centre of the
carriageway.
For compaction, two times rolls pass by non-vibrate compactor prior to two times rolls
pass by vibrate compactor. The roller shall weigh not less than 12 tonnes.
Eight times rolls pass compaction shall be carried out by tyre roller.
The last compaction shall be done by non-vibrate compactor.

Safety And Environment

7.1

Safety
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4

7.2

Safety induction to be conducted to all new workers that involved to this activity and
safety toll box meeting shall be conducted every day to remind the workers about
concerning the safety.
All workers shall be provided with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and shall be
worn at all time on site. Safety Manager / Safety Supervisor shallensure all the workers
wear all the safety equipments provided.
All workers shall be advised to report any accident or injury to supervisor.
Proper and adequate provision of temporary signages and barricades at diversions and
temporary haul road as necessary (if applicable).

Environment
All workers shall educate on good environmental management practices and well
7.2.1
disciplined to environment.
The garbage bin shall be provided at the working area and Supervisor shall ensure its
7.2.2
must be collected regularly and disposed off at the approved dumpsite.
All workers shall ensure that all tools and equipment machinery are in good condition to
7.2.3
avoid any oil leakage that could harm to environment.