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Method Statement for Demolition &

Modification Works at
Existing Retaining Wall RW5
For
Hin Keng Station & Approach Structures,
Contract No. 1102
This document contains confidential information of Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. and
shall not be copied or amended without approval of the Project Manager
Rev

Issue Date

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Status

Prepared by
Engineer /
Construction
Manager

Reviewed by

Reviewed by

QA Manager

Safety Manager

Thomas Tiu

Helen Tong

Alex Lam

1st
Submission
Date:

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Senior Construction
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Colbert Cheung
Date:

Wilson Chu
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Content

Page

1.

The Scope of Works 3

2.

Method and Sequences of Construction .. 10

3.

Plants and Labour Resources 23

4.

Safety and Environmental Mitigation Measures .. 23

5.

Fire Protection Measures .

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Appendix 1 Catalogue of Remote Robot BROKK 90

Appendix 2 Catalogue of Wire Cutting Machine

Appendix 3 Catalogue of Coring Machine

Appendix 5 Catalogue of Excavator Backhoe

Appendix 6 Catalogue of 30Ton Mobile Crane

Appendix 7 Rick Assessment

Appendix 8 Inspection and testing Plan

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The Scope of Works

This method statement outlines the procedure for demolition works and modification works at
existing retaining wall RW5 for mini-pile construction, RC platform Construction and Modification
Works of RW5.

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Figure 1 Location Plan of Demolition Work at Existing Retaining Wall RW5

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Figure 2 Demolition Work at RW 5 (Bay 1 to 4 Plan View)

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Figure 3 Demolition Work at RW 5 (Bay 1 to 4 Wall Elevation)

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Figure 4 Demolition Work at RW 5 (Bay 1 to 4 Wall Section)

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Figure 5 Modification Work at RW 5 (Bay 5 to 7 Plan View)

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Figure 6 Demolition Work & Modification at RW 5 (Bay 4 to 7 Wall Elevation)

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Figure 7 Demolition Work & Modification at RW 5 (Bay 4 to 7 Wall Elevation)

Method and Sequences of Demolition Works
The working sequences will be as follows:
1.
Demolish the wall stem (Bay 4 to Bay 7)
2.
Extend the wall toe (Bay 5 to Bay 7)
3.
Demolish the wall stem (Bay 1 to 4) and made god the top of wall for RC Platform
Construction.
4.
Demolish 3 nos of re-bays at the toe for mini-pile construction (Bay 2 to 4)
2.1. Demolition of Wall Stem (Bay 4 to Bay 7)
i)

Clear off the ballast and sub-ballast to formation level.

ii)

Saw cut a 50m depth groove on concrete surface along the cut line as per the Figure 8.

iii)

The upper portion will be hacked / broken by a mini-breaker from top down to approx.
0.6m above the groove as per the Figure 9.

iv)

Hack / Break the lower 600mm height portion with handheld breaker as per the Figure 10.

v)

Cleaning of concrete debris

vi)

Cut and remove abandoned reinforcement except the starters

2.2. Extension of Wall Toe (Bay 5 to Bay 7)

i)

Expose the existing wall toe by excavator/backhoe

ii)

Place blinding concrete

iii)

Drill in holes for anchor reinforcement (Dia. 48mm holes, 1135mm depth @150c/c at top
row and Dia. 32mm holes, 710mm depth @150c/c at bottom row as per the Figure 11.)

iv)

Insert T25 anchor reinforcement and grout with HILTI HY-150 at bottom row

v)

Insert T40 anchor reinforcement and grout with HILTI HY-150 at top row

vi)

Roughen the concrete surface for preparing the construction joint.

vii)

Fix reinforcements as per working drawing.

viii)

Fixing the side formwork for extension of wall toe,

ix)

Place concrete

2.3. Demolition of Wall Stem (Bay 1 to 4)

i)

Demolition of upper portion by wire cutting method or saw cutting method. The wall will be
divided into number panels, each panel max weight of 8ton (approx. size 2m(L) x 0.7m(W)
x 2.4m(H) as per the Figure 12

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Core 2 numbers of 100mm diameter holes on each panel for lifting and core a 50mm
diameter hole at the intersection of vertical cut-line and horizontal line as per the Figure
13.

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Wire cut along horizontal cut line to divide the panel from lower wall stem as per the
Figure 14.

iv)

Attach Lifting slings go through the cored holes and hold the panel before vertical cutting
as per the Figure 15

v)

Wire cut or saw cutting along the vertical cut-line. The panel will be lifted and laid inside
the dump truck for disposal.

vi)

Excavate the sub-ballast to expose the wall back at lower 1000m

vii)

Hack / break the lower 1m height portion with handheld breaker as per the Figure 16.

viii)

Cut and remove abandoned reinforcement except the starters. Bend-in the top of start into
the wall and make-good the wall head with concrete or non-shrink grout as per the Figure
17.

2.4. Demolition at part of wall tow to form 3 nos of re-bays for mini-pile construction (Bay 2 to 4)
i)

Expose the existing wall toe at mini-pile cap locations as per the Figure 18.

ii)

Hack / break the wall toe at mini-pile location with handheld pneumatic breaker

iii)

Cut and remove the abandoned reinforcements.

iv)

Make good the concrete edge to form the re-bay to suit the pile cap size.

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Figure 8 Demolition of Wall Stem at RW 5 (Bay 4 to 7)

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Figure 9 Demolition of upper Wall Stem at RW 5 (Bay 4 to 7)

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Figure 10 Demolition of Lower Wall Stem at RW 5 (Bay 4 to 7)

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Figure 11 Extension of Wall Toe at RW 5 (Bay 5 to 7)

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Figure 12 Paneling of Wire Cutting (Max. 8 ton in weight) (Approx. 2m (L) x 2.1m (H) x 0.7m (W))

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Figure 13 Coring Holes for Wire Cutting at RW5 (Bay 1 to Bay 4)

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Figure 14 Cutting and Divide a Panel from Wall along Horizontal Cut-line

Figure 15 Removing the Wall panel by Cutting along the Horizontal Cut-Line

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Figure 16 Demolish the Lower Wall Stem at RW5 (Bay 1 to Bay 4)

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Figure 17 Make Good Wall Top to Suit RC Platform Construction

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3.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Plants and Equipments

Cherry Picker
Mini-breaker
Remote Robot
Excavator
110V Hand held breakers
Wire Cutting Machine / Saw Cutting machine
Pneumatic breakers with Air Compressor
300Ton Mobile Crane

1 no.
1 nos
1 nos
1 nos.
2-3 nos.
1 set
1 set.
1 no.

Safety and Environmental Mitigation Measures

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)

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Figure 18 Hack-off the Wall Top and Forming a Re-bay for Mini-pile Construction
Plants and Equipments
i)

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All workers are required to wear safety helmet, safety shoe and reflective safety vest
Pre-work briefing, safety induction course and safety tool box training shall be provided to
the workers prior commencement of the work.
Crane lorry should be equipped with safe load indicator. Examination of crane in
accordance with F&IU Regulation
All lifting gears should be certified by RPE before use.
Rigger should select the suitable lifting gear, i.e. Chain sling, wire/nylon rope according to
the safe working load.
Lifting operation will be aborted in case of Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, Amber / Red
Black Rainstorm and Thunderstorm Warning is/are hoisted.;
Person-in charge and Banksman will use walky-talky to ensure good communication with
rigger and crane lorry operator.
Competent operator shall be employed and he shall check crane condition
Provide proper access and supervision
Regularly check the generator & electrical tools by registered electrician; Provide proper
earth-rod; provide emergency stop bottom; provide fire extinguisher; Stop the generator
when refuelling.

Fire Protection Measures

i)
ii)
iii)

Smoking is prohibited on site

Provide sufficient fire extinguishers in good conditions at welding works.
The generator and MCB box will be setup in construction site.

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Appendix 1
Catalogue of Remote Robot BROKK 90

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