Method Statement Compaction Filling Using RIC
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TABLE CONTENT
1. PURPOSE..........................................................................................................................................3
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................3
3. STANDARD AND REFERENCES.....................................................................................................5
4. PROJECT ZONGING.........................................................................................................................6
5. SEQUENCE OF WORKS...................................................................................................................6
6. GENERAL WORK OF SEQUENCE...................................................................................................6
7. SPECIFIC SEQUENCE OF WORKS.................................................................................................7
8. POST-TESTING AND REPORTING..................................................................................................7
9. PRE-TESTING FOR CALIBRATION WORKS ..................................................................................9
9.1 WORK PREPARATION............................................................................................................9
10. CALIBRATION WORKS(TRIAL AREA).............................................................................................9
11. REPORTING.......................................................................................................................................9
12. CONTROL-POST-TESTING.............................................................................................................10
13. RESOUCES & RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................................................................11
13.1 PERSONAL...............................................................................................................................11
13.1.1 SITE MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................11
13.1.2 SITE STAFF............................................................................................................................11
13.2 COMPACTION EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................11
13.3 APPROVED THIRD PARTY......................................................................................................11
13.4 MATERIAL HANDLED...............................................................................................................12
14. RECORDS........................................................................................................................................13
15. HSE …………………….....................................................................................................................13
15.1 RISK MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................13
15.2 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EVACULATION PLAN...................................................14
15.3 SITE SECURITY PLAN AND ACCESS CONTROL.....................................................................14
15.4 PERMIT TO WORK(PTW).........................................................................................................15
15.5 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................15
16. QA/QC . ...........................................................................................................................................13
16.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE RECORDS.........................................................................................13
16.1.1 SITE ENGINEER IN-CHARGE...............................................................................................13
16.1.2 QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR..........................................................................................14
16.1.3 PROJECT ENGINEER GENERAL..........................................................................................14
16.2 COMMENCEMENT SYSTEM...................................................................................................14
16.3 TECHNICAL DATA PRESENTATION.......................................................................................14
16.4 EXAMINATION OF HIDDEN WORKS.......................................................................................15
16.5 QUALITY RESPONSIBILITY AND REGULAR MEETINGS......................................................15
16.6 QUALITY CONFIRMATION AND EVALUATION.......................................................................15
16.7 EXAMINATION OF HIDDEN WORKS.......................................................................................15
16.8 RECORDS&ATTACHMENT......................................................................................................16
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1 PUROPSE
The Purpose of this method statement is to present the methodology of fill compaction
using Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC), an innovative and alternate method for soil
improvement for shallow depths up to 4m using impact compaction. The RIC method has
been used successfully in projects with varying soil conditions and depths. This method
statement follows Aramco standard referred to as SAES-A-114 which is related specifically
to rapid impact compaction work. The contractor technique will follow the standard referred
to SABP-A-073.
In this method statement, we state our intentions for managing and supporting the project
and the specific approach that will be taken for certain key aspects. The main content
includes the requirements, materials, equipment, and HSE regulations for works, the
procedures needed to be performed in all operations, and the method for checking on site
the material, spacing, depth, and all other parameters related to RIC works.
The purpose of this method statement is to give details on the Rapid Impact Compaction
(RIC)/Dynamic compaction technique for fill compaction as per project specification and
requirements.
2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
CPECC awarded the project referred to as Booster Gas Compressor Station-3 At MGS
phase 3, located in Wasea of Saudi Arabia. ARAMCO planned to expand the compressor
gas station. This package has been awarded to CPECC, the scope is to execute the
earthwork by cut and fill. The scope is included to perform compaction for the proposed
backfill areas with various fill thickness using RIC.
The project referred to Booster Gas Compressor Station-3 with an area The contractor's scope is
to prepare the site to the final ground level by cutting and filling.
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4. PROJECT ZONING
As mentioned before, the project consists of fill and cut areas. The work methodology will follow
the zoning provided.
5. SEQUENCE OF WORKS
With reference to the type of soil, the fines content, the depth of improvement and the project’s
acceptance criteria, we believe that Rapid Impact compaction technique is the right and most
appropriate methodology to improve the mechanical properties of the fill layers and make it
competent enough to bear the load of the projected developments. This technique will be limited to
4m thickness as per SABP-Q-014.
To execute the compaction and soil improvement works, the following sequence will be followed:
Natural grade elevation survey before filling and compaction
• Clearing and grubbing inspections (if any);
• Establish Grids;
• Rough grading activities: Cutting, filling, and Inspections;
• Setting out of sectors, compaction points by GPS;
• RIC compaction as per the setting out drawings numbering sequence
• Post-CPT tests for the compacted area as mentioned in section 9
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• Final grading and proof rolling means grading at final levels. No grading will be done if the fill
requires two stages or more of filling/compaction. Grading will be at the final level only.
Request for Inspection (RFI’s) for final inspection will be raised only after the post-CPT has
been conducted, before handing over of the areas to avoid re-work.
• Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and Inspection Checklist (IC) have to be developed based on
the approved Method Statement as acceptance criteria of each process.
• For areas where Trials & Post CPTs, the Trial/Calibration reports including post treatment
calculations based on the actual post quality control test about the project specifications
shall be submitted to AROMCO for approval
• Project Management Representative (PMT).
• Reports submission including: drawings, post-testing, and results.
Cutting area:
The Contractor shall cut the area to the required Final Finished Level (FFL).
Upon reaching FFL, the Contractor shall conduct a pre-CPT test and collect soil samples for
laboratory testing and soil classification.
Based on the CPT results and laboratory test reports, the Contractor shall proceed as follows:
a. If very loose soil or soft clay is encountered at FGL, the Contractor shall excavate and replace
up to 1.5 meters of the existing soil with approved select fill material.
b. If sand is found at FGL, the Contractor shall compact the area using a vibratory roller or light
RIC, as appropriate, to achieve the required degree of compaction and conduct field density test
for roller compaction and CPT test for RIC compaction.
c. Where the existing material at FGL meets the specification for fill material, as confirmed by
laboratory test results, the Contractor shall compact the area using a roller compactor to the
required density and conduct field density test for acceptance.
Following compaction, the Contractor shall verify the levels and perform Field Density Tests (FDT)
for final acceptance by the COMPANY.
All compaction activities shall be carried out in accordance with the Saudi Aramco Engineering
Standard and project specifications and approved method statement.
• Post-CPT testing shall be carried out in accordance with SABP-Q-014, at a frequency of one
test per 1,000 m². Based on the zone area calculations, approximately 121 CPTs will be
conducted per zone, with a total of around 850 CPTs planned for the entire project area.
To ensure the stability of the CPT equipment and trafficability, the top surface of the soil shall be
leveled.
In case of presence of fine-grained materials with a percentage of fines more than 20%, then the
existing soil can’t be used to fill the craters and an imported granular material shall be mixed with
the fine material in order to reach an acceptable fine content percentage. This platform could be
used to backfill the RIC craters during compaction.
All backfilling material required prior, during or after the compaction works should meet the
following specifications, SABP-Q-014 section 5:
Hard, inert, free of clay and organic materials, and well graded
Containing not more than 20% by weight passing the No. 200 sieve
Have a maximum particle size of 50 mm.
Rapid Impact Compaction (sometimes referred to as shallow dynamic compaction or rapid
dynamic compaction) can compact soils in lifts up to 4 m provided the following:
Presence of select fill materials.
Particles finer than No. 200 sieve shall not exceed 20%.
Trials to be undertaken (prior of the main production works) for verifying the suitability of such
method and the parameters to be utilized.
In-situ Cone Penetration Tests (CPT) should be used for verifying compliance to project
specifications (acceptance criteria are related to the requirements of modified protector
Density as per Section 6.3.6). Such tests should be undertaken on treated ground between
Rapid Impact Compaction points as per ASTM D5778. See Section 6.4.2.6 for use of a
method statement for compaction procedure with reduced testing requirements.
The post-CPT test shall be conducted in each zone, comprising approximately 15 tests per
zone, with a total of around 60 tests.
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ACES Laboratory will perform 1 pre-CPT for fill depth to enable the final design grid spacing and
blow count. The pre-CPT/post-CPT testing will be performed by a CPT calibrated machine.
Calibration works will be carried out in order to optimize the production parameters by applying the
preliminary compaction parameters with not less than 30m X 30m in plan dimensions with more
than one grid spacing for both techniques RIC. The trial will be done to determine the grid and
spacing in addition to the number of blows for RIC.
The grid and spacing for trials depend on the thickness of the fill.
At the end of the calibration exercise, the following main parameters will be determined:
- Grid spacing which shall be used for all project areas.
- Drop height
- Optimum number of blows per print
- Number of phases
- Type of pounder and its diameter. A trail calibration report will be provided, including pre & post-
CPT-test results, comparison pre-/post-tests, analysis of project criteria. The energy parameters
shall be always monitored on site and adjusted when necessary to ensure the homogeneous
improvement all over the site. Detailed RIC prints layout will be prepared according to the trials
output for each Compaction stage. Conducting CPT during the progress of the works will assist in
evaluating the compaction process before final testing. CPT Rig and an example of treatment
results after compaction are shown in the figure below.
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11. REPORTING
The Reporting will be done by the GEH laboratory and checked by an approved 3rd party
engineering company. The report will include but not limited to the following:
• Introduction
• Layout for the block, Block ID
• Location for the trial areas and coordinates
• Grids used and number of blows
• Presenting Pre-CPT testing
• Presenting post-CPT testing with detailed analysis
• Calculation for bearing pressure and settlement
• Final Test Results.
Company will perform at fill area 1 post-CPT to fill thickness or maximum 4m, one (1) every
1,000m2 for verification of results. The post-CPT testing will be witnessed by an approved third-
party company.
Fast mobilization and maneuverability of the excavator allow for faster completion times and
adaptation to most site terrains. Import of fill material and placing can follow relatively close to the
compaction work.
The objective of the Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC) works is to improve the ground to meet the
required relative density and bearing capacity as specified in the project geotechnical report and
technical specifications.
The minimum required modified protector density after RIC shall be 90%, as specified in the project
requirements.
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A total of approximately 15 CPTs per zone and around 90 CPTs for the entire area will be conducted.
The post-RIC CPT results must meet or exceed the CPT performance line, which corresponds to the
equivalent tip resistance (qc) value for 90% modified protector density.
The performance line shall be calculated using established correlations between relative density and
qc/σ′v ratio, and will be plotted on each CPT profile for acceptance.
· If post-CPT test results fall below the performance line, the affected area shall be:
· This process shall be repeated until the required qc values are achieved.
· Surface compaction will be supplemented, if required, with vibratory roller compaction to ensure
uniform ground improvement.
Consistency with target modified protector density (90%) throughout the treated depth.
· All test results shall be reviewed and approved by the PE Engineer or civil Engineer prior to final
acceptance.
The approved third party will supervise the post-CPT, including witnessing the tests, and issue the
CPT reports signed and stamped.
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The Contractor shall use the approved material Source from the site for filling to be used during he
compaction process. The material will be used to fill the prints/craters created by the rapid impact
compaction and the Dynamic compaction. All other earthworks related to the work, the material hal
comply with SAES-A-114 and according to the project specification.
14. RECORDS
All test reports related to Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC) will be submitted to the project quality
department for submission to the Project Management Representative (PMT). Upon completion of
each activity box, detailed reports including post quality control test and analysis shall besubmitted
to PMT. A report will be prepared after all compaction works and testing are completed.
• Survey data for the RIC points
• Post-compaction CPT data.
• On board machine output
• Analysis of post-compaction data and calculations
15. HSE
BASIC ACTIONS:
Accident:
• Immediately inform others who may be in danger
• If people are injured, call for the appointed first aiders to help in dealing with the casualty
• Assess the situation, call for relevant emergency services and guide them to the area.
• Inform Site Management of the situation.
Fire:
• Immediately inform others who may be in danger, sound the fire alarm
• Call the emergency services and ensure that they are guided to the scene.
• Assess situation and with minimal personal risk, fight the fire with the appropriate equipment.
• If the fire cannot be extinguished or contained, evacuate the area using the designated exits
signs, and move to the assembly point.
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• All plant/vehicle operators shall provide proof of competency, vehicle and equipment worthiness
through a 3rd party certificate, before commencing work.
• All access and egress onto site shall be controlled by site security.
• The site management team shall identify areas for lay down of equipment and ensure that
adequate routes to these areas are available.
• The site shall endeavor to create a one-way system to adequately control the flow of traffic
through the site.
• Maximum permitted speed on site will be 20km/h and subject to change depending on risks, and
all construction plant vehicles shall have a reversed horn and flashing amber warning light on
when maneuvering around the site.
• Adequate signage shall be in place to warn of traffic dangers, speed and any other risks.
15.6 Environmental:
All efforts shall be made to keep the environment clean.
16. QA/QC
a. Well informed on quality system, quality plans, and quality standards, regulations, an d
specifications, and implement it.
b. Well informed on drawings and design requirements, and implement quality plans. In each
phase, supervise and guide key procedures, control the nodes construction. Identify and correct
quality doubts and troubles timely, and be advisable. Deny quality affairs if
necessary.
c. Organize team chiefs to implement self-examination and document the results.
d. Take charge of the data analysis collected in construction, and provide modifications on
construction techniques and parameters.
e. Leaders and chiefs should carry out the respective duties specified in the company’s handbook.
Establish and improve a quality guarantee system. Strive for a clearly defined duty, executed
supervision, implemented rules and ensured quality.
Technical data presentation is taken by the Engineering Division and prepared by the Engineer
General. Before the production, the Engineer General should understand the design data,
familiarize themselves with design
specifications and requirements, and then present data to the subordinators, teams, and relevant
departments. Project Engineers are responsible for producing construction data documents and
guidelines of key procedures. Contents include engineering features, engineering conditions,
geological conditions, structure details, construction techniques, construction material
specifications, construction methods, operation requirements, quality criteria, and safety
attentions.
The documents should be distributed to the chiefs of each tier. Documents are saved and
controlled by Engineering Division. Upon commencement, Chiefs should organize personnel to go
through the documents and to inform their quality. Standards and requirements. If necessary,
technical staff should present the documents on site. The documents should be standardized,
clear, and signed by checkers and relevant units.
Examinations of hidden works are taken by the Engineering Division. Once the Chief Technician
approves the examination, notify the Project Engineer to examine and approve. If construction
ceases for a long period after the checks, recheck and re-approve the works before restarting the
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16.5.1 After an individual completion, the team chief is responsible for the self-examination of the
work's quality. No movement into the next step without approved quality.
16.5.2 Administrative and technical staff examine on site regularly. Examination contents include the
adherence of operators with the specifications, procedures, criteria, and data presentations.
16.5.3 Quality Regular Meetings. A monthly full-scale examination is led by the Project Manager
and involved by the relevant departments. Through the examination, identify doubts and problems
timely, propose advice, specify people in charge of reconstruction and times
16.6.2 Quality confirmation and evaluation should be objective and conducted promptly. The
evaluators should be responsible for the evaluations.
16.6.3 Well informed on and abide by mandatory construction regulations. Supervise the examination
and quality confirmation by the mandatory regulations.
16.6.4 Accident investigation should abide by three "should", i.e., should investigate the causes, should
talk to the people at fault, and should cope with countermeasures, and prepare the investigation
reports. The people at fault should be subjected to an appropriate penalty or accusation.
16.6.5 Administrative punishments are executed on the following cases, including intentions to cover,
lie, and delay the accidents, to process the accidents by itself, to process the site without abiding by
the three should, to destroy the site, to impede the investigations, to resist inquiries, to refuse to
surrender relevant documents, and to supply faked documents. If a crime is committed, the case
should be handed over to the justice authorities.
All raw materials, products, and semi-products should bear quality certification. The materials are
subjected to appearance check, type and model examinations.
16.8 RECORD&ATTACHMENT
Each probe is going to be recorded manually and with an electronic data-logging based system.
The following data is recorded manually on the daily record sheet:
a. Project name and location
b. Rig number
c. RIC Print
d. Date and time of commencement and completion of the area Settlement
f. Record all abnormalities and their reasons accordingly Actual Platform Level.