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CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
General
Locations
Construction Schedule
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4.
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5.
Materials
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6.
7.
Equipment
Construction Procedure
7.1 Flow Chart
7.2 Description of Work Sequence
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8.
Quality Control
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9.
Safety Control
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1.
General
This is a Method Statement for Production of Pre-cast Pre-stressed Concrete I-Girders (referred as PCI
girders hereinafter) for Superstructure of Bridge Structures in accordance with Section 10 of the General
Specifications. Length of PCI girders shall be fabricated to adapt with each span length in consideration
with the effect of horizontal curve and change in width of carriageway. Accurate quantity will be
calculated based on approved working drawing. Typical structural drawing of PCI Girders covered on this
method statement is attached as.
2.
Locations
Detailed and specific locations will be shown on working drawing.
3. Construction Schedule
Construction Schedule shall be referred to the approved Overall Schedule. This will be revised when carry
out in the site.
4.
5.
Materials
Materials to be used for the production of PCI girders are as follows.
No.
1.
Material
Reinforcing Steel Bar
(Deformed Bars)
2.
Concrete
Description
(General Specifications ASTM A615-
Remarks
already approved
Grarde 60 S6.4)
Class A-3: strength 40Mpa
already approved
4.
9C15
(General Specifications
S06220_2.2.2)
Anchorage System
(General Specifications
S06220_2.2.3)
5.
PC Duct
(General Specifications
S06220_2.2.4)
6.
PC Grout
(General Specifications
already approved
S06220_2.2.5)
Materials stocked on site shall be kept off the ground and covered properly to protect from rain and dirty.
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6.
Equipment
Equipment for the production of PCI girders are shown below.
Above stated schedule of equipment shall be increased in quantity if required and necessary.
Actual equipment mobilized shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer
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7.
Construction Procedure
7.1
Work Flow
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7.2
Description of Work Sequence
7.2(1)
Preparatory Works
Site preparation for production yard shall be carried out before mobilization of necessary materials
and equipment for production of PCI girders. Location of production yard is shown on drawings. The
ground surrounding the working area shall be level adequately and stable for good mobility of
equipments. Access to production yard with dewatering system shall be set up adequately.
For foundation of casting bed, existing unsuitable soil such as mud or organic soil shall be replaced
to suitable soil (black sand) and compacted adequately to prevent settlement of casting bed.
Mobilization
Materials and equipments for the work shall be set up. And required approval such as for material
testing and calibration of stressing jack and pump shall be confirmed.
Prior to commencement of works, all equipment and worker shall be inspected according to Guide
Form with attendance of the Engineer.
Approval of working drawings for PCI girders shall be confirmed prior to commence production of
PCI girders.
7.2(2)
Details of reinforcing steel bar such as arrangement, location, dimension and shapes shall be shown on
working drawings in accordance with Contract Drawings.
(Reinforcing steel bar shall be referred as rebar hereinafter)
Rebar shall be fabricated in accordance with the shape and dimension as shown on approved
working drawing.
Material test of rebar shall be carried out in accordance with Special Specifications S10.02
Bar cutter equipment or other proper equipment shall be used for cutting rebar. Bar bending
equipment or manual bending shall be used for bending rebar to form the shape and dimension as
shown on working drawing.
Fabrication of rebar shall be carried out by cold cutting and cold bending. Rebar fabrication by
application of heat shall be in accordance with the Engineers instruction.
7.2(3)
Formworks shall be in accordance with the shape, lines and dimension shown on working drawings.
Forms shall be constructed to prevent deformation due to applied load.
Triangular fillets not less than 25mm x 25mm to form a smooth straight chamfers shall be installed
to all sharp edges of the exposed surface of bottom of PCI Girder pile cap.
All forms shall be cleaned, free from dust, grease or other foreign matter and shall be treated with
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Gap between the forms joint shall be in-filled by packing to prevent leakage of cement mortar during
casting.
Bottom forms shall be set in accordance to specified length of PCI girders shown on approve working
drawings. Especially, end bottom forms at bearing location shall be installed having a slope to adapt to
the designed grade of erected girders at bearing locations.
7.2(4)
Installation of Rebar
Rebar including embedded rebar for diaphragm shall be installed in accordance with approved
working drawings.
Concrete blocks with whip shall be used as spacer. Spacer shall be installed at bottom and side of
rebar in order to maintain the appropriate concrete covering. Sample of concrete spacer shall be
inspected and tested for approved by the Engineer. Concrete to be used for the fabrication of concrete
spacer shall be Class A. Typical arrangement of concrete spacers is shown on Figure 7.2.1.
Temporary embedded materials such as insert mechanical coupler for support of deck slab forms
shall be installed at proper locations. Details shall be shown on working drawings. Location of
temporary embedded materials shall be neatly finished with cement mortar after their role in
accordance with Clause S10.01(4).1.(iii). The mortar shall be mixture of cement and fine aggregates in
the same proportion as concrete Class A. Typical procedure of finishing works is shown on Figure
7.2.2.
Inspection and approval by the Engineer shall be carried out prior to setting of forms.
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PC ducts shall be installed in accordance with designed alignment and location shown on approved
working. PC duct shall be fixed and supported by temporary rebar racks and tied adequately to prevent
dislocation during insertion of prestressing cable and during concrete casting
Connecting PC ducts shall be carried out with coupler and properly wrapped with vinyl tape to
prevent inflow of cement past into PC ducts during casting concrete. Procedure of connecting PC ducts
is shown on Figure 7.2.3.
Casting of anchorage device for stressing and bursting reinforcement (reinforcing rebar for stressing
end) shall be installed in accordance with the location and arrangement shown on approved working
drawing. There are 4nos. of thread holes. One is to use grouting PC duct with diameter 3/4. Others are
to use for fixing casting of anchorage device with end form with thread for diameter 8mm bolt. Casing
of anchorage device shall be fixed firmly with end form by 3nos. of diameter 8mm bolt as shown on
Figure 7.2.4. One hole for grouting shall be protected by plastic cap to prevent inflow obstruction.
Any obstruction shall not be allowed to be in PC duct before, during and after installation of PC
ducts.
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Long PC Duct
Long PC Duct
Coupler Joint
Long PC Duct
Long PC Duct
Coupler Joint
Long PC Duct
Long PC Duct
Long PC Duct
Taping
Long PC Duct
Coupler Joint
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Prestressing cable shall be installed manually in accordance with the approved working drawing as
shown on Figure 7.2.5. Installed Prestressing cable shall be extended minimum 60cm over both ends of
girders in order to install jack for stressing.
Strand shall be cut by disk cutter or other proper equipment with case to prevent damage on strand.
It shall not be allowed to use fire or other heating cutting method to cut strand.
Exposed prestressing cable at end of girder shall be covered by surplus PC ducts or other proper
material temporary to prevent damage, dirt and rust.
Cap for edge of cable will be used for easy installation and to prevent damage of PC ducts.
Illustration of cap for edge of cable is shown on Figure 7.2.6. Installation of prestressing cables into PC
ducts shall be taken care to prevent dislocation of alignment and damage on PC ducts. If displacement
or damage of PC ducts will be happen, they shall be recovered.
During and after installation of strand, it can not be allowed to apply welding work or works using
fire such as gas cutting work adjacent to installed strand. They will caused defection on strand and
affect to prestressing.
PC DUCT
PC STRAND
COIL OF PC STRAND
WORKING PLATFORM
BASE SUPPORT
PCI GIRDER
Location, alignment and condition of PC ducts and casting of anchorage devices shall be inspected
by the Engineer in accordance with approved working drawing at each 1.0m interval of girder length
and at the point of changing alignment of prestressing cable. Allowable displacement of Pc ducts and
anchorage devices are within +5mm of design for horizontal and vertical.
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PCI - Girders
7.2(8)
Casting Concrete
Crane and concrete bucket will be used for casting concrete of PCI girders.
Water shall be sprayed on form, rebar and surface of bottom form prior to concrete casting.
Casting shall be carried out layer by layer of approximately 50cm and casting concrete shall be
proceeded from one end going to the opposite end.
The vibrators shall be of type with proper frequency and shall be capable of visibly affecting a
properly designed concrete with a 2cm slump over a circular area of 45cm radius. The number of
vibrators shall be sufficient to consolidate the concrete properly within 10 minutes after it is deposited
in the forms. At least 3 spare vibrators shall be available on standby at site to maintain immediate
continuity in case of breakdown.
Static vibrator (external vibrator) will be set on outside forms
Vibrator shall be penetrated into the previously cast layer through the new casting layer.
Operation of vibrator shall be taken care not to damage PC ducts. And especially anchorage location
at end of girder shall be taken care to compact concrete strictly to prevent any defect of concrete
because this portion will not be allowed to apply any remedial and repair of concrete.
The top of 1st layer shall be on top of hunch of bottom flange of girder. And compaction shall be
taken care strictly to prevent air void on surface of concrete of hunch.
Firstly, flexible vibrators shall be used to compact concrete for each layer. And secondary, static
vibrators on side forms shall be operated proper duration for 1st ~ 3rd layer.
The top of 2nd layer will be on middle of web of girder. Static vibrator will be operated to compact
concrete after compaction by flexible vibrators same as for 1st layer.
Concrete vibrators will not be used to transport concrete inside the formwork during casting.
Concrete condition shall be closely monitored to avoid concrete to harden before casting the next
layer. The new concrete shall be placed within maximum 2 hours after placing the previous below
contact layer.
Splattered and loose concrete on surface of form shall be removed before placing concrete.
Tightness of the formworks shall be inspected and monitored regularly during casting to prevent
deformation or displacement of forms and leaks at the formworks. In case displacement occurs, they
shall be immediate adjusted to before concrete placing continues.
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Installed rebar shall be taken with care to prevent dislocation during casting concrete. In case
dislocation occurs, they shall be immediate adjusted to before concrete placing continues.
Installed PC ducts with PC cable shall be taken with care to prevent dislocation during casting
concrete. In case dislocation and damage occurs, they shall be immediate adjusted to before concrete
placing continues.
Casting speed shall be monitored not to exceed the designed pressure considered on the design of
formwork.
After placing concrete, splattered concrete on rebar shear connectors shall be cleaned. Concrete
surface shall be hand finished using steel trowel at least 2 times including the final finishing. Tolerance
in casting height shall be 20mm.
In-situ testing for concrete shall be carried out per each delivery truck in accordance with approved
Inspection and Test Plan.
Sample of concrete shall be taken to make specimen for compressive testing in accordance with
approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) in accordance with General Specifications S10.01. In order to
confirm concrete strength at the time of prestressing, specimen shall be made additionally minimum
3sets for compressive testing (9 specimens). These specimens for confirmation of strength for
prestressing shall be cured at site under same condition of concrete of casting PCI girders.
In case of emergency and it is necessary to stop placing concrete before a section is completed, following
measure shall be taken.
In case of rainfall, pooling water shall be removed on the surface of concrete before making the surface
level. And plastic vinyl sheet shall be installed covering all areas of concreting.
In emergency case due to crane or bucket breakdown, broken crane or bucket shall be replaced with
standby one.
However, it is subject to rejection of girder which has such construction joint with inspection and
evaluation by the Engineer. Detailed report on nonconformance shall be made if such emergency
case will be occurred.
7.2(9)
Exposed surface of girder (top surface of girder) shall be covered by wet burlaps or other suitable
fabric material immediately after final finishing of concrete surface.
After one day of casting concrete, side forms shall be dismantled. And girders shall be covered by
wet burlaps or other suitable material immediately
For winter season, steam curing method will be applied in accordance with General Specifications
S10.03(3)(d) in order to reduce time to obtain required strength of concrete for prestressing
Removal of forms shall be taken care not to damage or injure concrete surface and embedded rebar
of girder.
In case that the girders will be stocked for a long time after casting, surface of embedded exposed
rebar such as for diaphragm and deck slab shall be covered by cement paste to prevent corrosion and
rust.
After removal of forms, surface of concrete where diaphragm will be constructed shall be treated
with chipping as construction joint.
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7.2(10)
Stressing PC Tendon
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I.
Preparatory Work
Prior to commencement of works, all equipment and worker shall be inspected according to Guide
Form approval with attendance of the Engineer.
Calibration of prestressing jack and pump shall be carried out by approved authorized laboratory
(IBST) with attendance of the Engineer.
Certificate of above calibration shall be reported to the Engineer for approval, which shall show the
relation of reading manometer and actual applied force by jack. Combination of jack and pump
shall be clarified.
II.
Test Prestressing
Stressing will be controlled with friction coefficient of PC strand. Necessary parameters for control
stressing are friction coefficient () and apparent Young's modulus (Ep) of strand.
In order to obtain friction coefficient and apparent Young's modulus of strand, test prestressing will
be carried out on 1st produced girder. And test pressing will be applied to all (5nos.) cables on girder.
Sequence of test prestressing is shown as below.
(1)
(2)
Initial Prestressing
Prestressing force is provided up to 5MPa (50Bar) of pressure on Jack A. Marking to measure
elongation shall be given on prestressing cable at end of Jack A. And marking to measure pull-in
shall be given on prestressing cable at end of Jack B.
Prestressing
Prestressing is continued step by step with interval 5MPa (50Bar) of pressure on Jack A up to
final pressure
During each step of prestressing up to final, reading manometer on Jack A and Jack B and
elongation at Jack A and pull-in at Jack B shall be recorded After final pressure is applied, Jack A
shall be released pressure.
(4)
Reverse Prestressing
On the same strand, prestressing shall be applied with condition that Jack A is fixed and Jack B is
jacking. Sequence of prestressing is same as shown above (1) ~ (3).
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of (1) ~ (4)
Friction coefficient () and apparent Young's modulus (E p) of strand will be calculated based on the
record of test prestressing on 1st girder. Report shall be submitted with calculation result of friction
coefficient and Youngs modulus of strand which shall be used for control of permanent prestressing.
The materials and girder which is applied to test prestressing shall be used for permanent
prestressing.
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(2)
(3)
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Installation of jack shall be carried out using crane or chain block attached to a frame. Jacks
shall keep proper location with hanging prior to commencement of prestressing.
After setting jacks, hydraulic pump shall be connected to jacks with confirmation of approved
combination.
Required actual reading manometer for each step of prestressing in accordance with calibration
result of jack and pump shall be summarized on table and shown at site.
Persons who in charge prestressing works shall be arranged as shown on Figure 7.2.15.
N
Person
Description of Role
Nos. of person
o.
1.
2.
Control Prestressing
1 person
1 person
3.
Operator (Subcontractor)
Operation Pump
2 persons
4.
Checking Elongation
2 persons
5.
2 persons
1 2
PC STRANDS
PC STRANDS
J ACK
J ACK
3
CONTROL PUMP
1
2
3
PCI GIRDER
PCI GIRDER
CONTROL PUMP
Protection board shall be set behind jack for safety. And notice to keep off behind jack during
prestressing shall be got across all relative persons working on site.
(4)
Applying Prestressing on Each PC Cable
Sequence of prestressing on each type of girder is shown on Figure 7.2.16.
C1
C2
C3
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Initial Prestressing
Marking by splay color shall be provided on PC cables at end of anchor block in order check
visually slipping strand in jack during prestressing or slipping wedging strand after
prestressing.
And prestressing shall be applied up to 5MPa (50Bar) again and marking on strands shall be
provided in order to measure elongation during prestressing as shown Figure 7.2.17.
Contacting condition between anchor block and casting surface and between surface of jack
and anchor block shall be checked.
If there are some gaps for the above checking or decentering of jack on axis of PC cables
visually, pressure on jack shall be released to 0 again and initial prestressing shall be applied
again with 5MPa pressure of jack on manometer.
(4-ii)
Prestressing shall be carried out step by step with interval 5MPa (50Bar) on reading
manometer as shown Figure 7.2.18.
Elongation shall be measured at each step and plotted on Prestressing Control Chart as shown
on Figure 7.2.19.
When prestressing force is achieved to approximately 75% of final prestressing force, make
line (measuring line) on plotting point on Prestressing Control Chart and this line is moved
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in parallel through original point (control line). Intersection of control line and stop line for
prestressing is the point to stop prestressing as shown on Figure 7.2.19.
After making control line, it shall be confirmed whether the line is within control limit on
Prestressing Control Chart.
Actual friction coefficient shall be read on Prestressing Control Chart and recorded. It shall be
taken on intersection of Ep-line and control line.
Mesure Elongation
.
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C
L.
Stop Line
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C
L.
Control Line
(move in parallel mesuring line)
Measuring Line
0
Stop Line
Measuring Line
0
Elongation (mm)
1. Measure and Plotting Elongation at each step
Elongation (mm)
2. Making Control Line and Determination of
Final Prestressing Force
If the control line is not within control limit on Prestressing Control Chart, prestressing shall be
stopped. And condition of jack and strand shall be checked. Finally, nonconformance report
will be made. And countermeasure to recover shall be proposed.
Prestressing can not be allowed to apply more than absolute upper limit of prestressing.
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(4-iii)
After measure elongation at final prestressing force, pressure on jacks shall be released up to
5MPa (50Bar). And pull-in shall be measured and calculated in consideration of residual
elongation of PC cable in jacks under pressure of 5MPa on manometer.
After measuring pull-in, pressure on jacks shall be release all. And jacks shall be removed.
(5)
(6)
Group Control
After completion of prestressing on each girder, data on each prestressing control chart shall be
summarized on group control graph with parameter . One group will be made per girder. Limit
of group control will be set as follows.
It is normal in case that all points on graph are within limit adequately.
It is not determined as defect if over limit is occurred at the rate of less than 1/20 because
probability of over control limit on group control is considered 1/20 on 2 method.
If over limit is occurred at the rate of more than 1/20, it is necessary to investigate causes on
operation of prestressing, procedure of prestressing, equipments or others.
If more than 5 points are plotted at one side continuously (lower or upper side of center line) on
graph, it is necessary to investigate causes and take countermeasure to recover condition.
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If more than 7 plotting points on graph are continuously rising or coming down, it is necessary to
investigate causes and take countermeasure to recover condition.
The control limit of prestressing for each prestressing and group will be reviewed and revised in
consideration of standard variation of actual measured friction coefficient after approximately
20 nos. of prestressing, if result of test prestressing is considered as not representative data for
actual prestressing.
Prestressing Control Chart and Group Control shall be submitted to the Engineer as soon as
possible after prestressing each girder for approval.
(7)
Measure the camber of girder
Preparation
(8)
Through the tensioning process, after finish each tendon, examine the
transversal deplacement at 3 locations.
(9)
Strand shall be cut after approval of prestressing result by the Engineer. Strand after cutting shall
be at least 3cm from the face of Anchor head as shown on Figure 7.2.20.
Anchor Block
approx.
3cm
PC Cable
7.2(11)
Side Shifting Girder to Stock
After prestressing is completed, PCI girders shall be shifted to stock from casting bed. The sequence of
shifting is as follows.
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Step1:
Installation of Lifting Box at lifting hole of PCI girder
Set up two hydraulic Jacks at both sides at first one end of girder for jacking up
Details of Lifting Box are shown on Appendix-8
Step2:
Lift up PCI girder approx. 200mm above concrete base by two jacks at one end.
Jack up shall be carried one by one end of PCI girder to set trolley cart.
Step3:
Place trolley cart under girder
Release jacking slowly down to set bottom of girder on trolley cart
Remove hydraulic jacks
Install diagonal support on trolley cart for supporting PCI girder
Above procedure shall be proceeded at one by one end of PCI girder
Setting channel bar (C-20050) for rail of trolley cart
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Step4:
Installation of pulling cable to trolley cart
Start shifting PCI girder up to the location to be stocked slowly with pulling trolley cart by
mechanical winch or other equipments
Step5:
Stop shifting at the location to stock
Step6:
Set up two Hydraulic Jacks at both sides of PCI girder at one end first
Installation of movable sleeper support at bottom of PCI girder
Step7:
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Lift up Pci girder to just enough height in order to remove trolley cart
Step8:
Remove trolley cart from bottom of girder
Confirm the setting location of movable sleeper
Release jacking slowly so that PCI girder set on sleeper support
Step9:
Remove Hydraulic Jacks and Lifting Box
Install temporary diagonal support
(above sequence Step6 to Step10 shall be proceeded one by one end of girder)
High attention shall be paid during jacking to check equal stroke at both side of PCI girder and to check
stability of lifting box and PCI girder. Any person shall not allow to stay side of PCI girder. Pulling trolley
shall be slowly with same speed at both end of girder.
After shifting is completed, stability of PCI girder and condition of temporary support shall be checked
strictly.
7.2(12)
Treatment of End of PCI Girders
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Packing of block out for anchorage location of prestressing shall be carried out by casting concrete
prior to grouting PC ducts.
The surface of end of PCI girder to be contacted with casting concrete shall be treated with chipping
as construction joint.
Condition of anchorage such as anchor brocks, strand and wedges shall be checked finally. If dirty or
rust is found, they shall be cleaned.
Prior setting form at end of PCI girder, grout hose with adapter socket of PVC pipe shall be installed
properly as shown on Figure 7.2.21. PVC adapter socket with screw shall be inserted to thread hole
(dia.3/4) on casting of anchorage devise. And 90 o elbow of PVC pipe shall be connected with adapter
socket to make vertical to install grout hose. Grout hose shall be connected with PVC pipe firmly with
iron wire.
Grout hose shall be fixed with embedded rebar at top of PCI girder to keep straight and to prevent
stuck due to bending.
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Dont weld reinforcement for concealing girder end to anchor and high strength cable
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7.2(13)
Grouting PC Ducts
Prior to commencement of grouting works, inspection of mobilization of equipment and labor shall
be taken for the approval of the Engineer.
Grouting PC ducts (PC grout) shall be in accordance with Clause S10.03. Materials and proportion
of grout is proposed separately
Equipments such as grout mixer and pump shall be set as shown on Figure 7.2.23.
Grout hose shall be set (connected) with pre-installed hose in girders firmly.
2. Check Ventilation and Cleaning PC Ducts
Air hose from air compressor will be connected with one side of grout hose. And air will be
provided into PC ducts. Ventilation of PC ducts shall be checked by air at another side of grout hose.
At same time, excess water or other foreign material shall be blown out.
If ventilation can not be confirmed, duct has stuck. In such case, location and condition of stuck
shall be investigated and countermeasure to recover shall be proposed.
3. Mixing Grout
Actual mixing per batch shall conform to the approved mix proportion.
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After mixing is completed, grout shall pass through a screen with 1.2mm maximum clear openings
prior to being introduced into the grout pump.
After mixing soon, in-situ testing shown on Table 7.2.3 shall be carried out.
Table 7.2.3 In-situ Testing for PC grout
No
Item
Uni
Criteria
Test Method
t
1.
Flow time
sec
> 13.0
2.
Temperature
3.
Compressive Strength
MP
ASTM C939
< 25.0
(making specimen)
28days
TCN247-98
*
All grout shall pass through a screen with 1.20mm maximum clear opening prior to being introduced
into the grout pump.
Grout shall be used within 30minutes after mixing of each batch to ensure flowability and expansion
of grout.
4. Injection of Grout
Grout hose of pump shall be connected with one side of grout vent of PCI girder.
Grout shall be pumped through the duct and flow continuously at first outlet after inlet, until no
visible slugs of water or air are ejected and the consistency of grout is equivalent to that of grout
injected, at which time the outlet shall be closed.
After closure of outlet, pressure 0.5 MPa shall be maintained for one minute.
After one minute with pressure, inlet pumping pressure will be released and condition of grout at
inlet hose shall be confirmed whether grout has back flow or reducing.
After above, pressure shall be provided up to 0.5 MPa again. And inlet shall be closed. (pressure
0.5MPa release pressure 0.5MPa closure of inlet)
Closure of outlet and inlet will be carried out by the measure of clinch and binding of grout hose.
After completion of injection, grout hose shall be maintained vertical as shown on Figure 7.2.24.
The excess length of grout hose exposed above concrete shall be more than 1m for one day.
In case that injection is interrupted due to machinery trouble or other reasons before completion, all
grout injected in duct shall be flushed out of duct with water by water pump or other proper equipment
immediately.
Figure 7.2.23 PC Grouting Work
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Outlet Grouting
Hose
Inlet Grouting
Hose
After one day of grouting, breathing shall be checked visually in exposed grout hoses.
If breathing is found in grout hoses, it shall be within exposed grout hoses (above concrete of PCI
girder) for acceptance of PC grouting.
After confirmation of breathing, excess grout hoses shall be cut on surface of concrete of PCI girder.
8.
Quality Control
The whole procedure shall be thoroughly checked by the engineer in charge for operation. Quality control
shall be carried out in accordance with this Method Statement and other applicable Specifications.
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Inspection Checklists are subject to revision in accordance with the Engineers instruction.
Each PCI girder shall be uniquely and permanently marked so as to show name of girder (no. of girder)
and casting date.
Tolerance for Concrete Structures
In general, Tolerance for Concrete Structures shall be in accordance to Clause SS.10 of the Special
Specifications. However, it is subject to change following the Instruction by the Engineer. The following
tolerance of concrete structures after completion of the work shall not be exceeded.
1) Dimensions of section of girders
2) Concrete Cover and Space for Reinforcing Steel
a.
Concrete Cover for Superstructure
b.
Space for Reinforcing Steel
3) Position for Pre-stressing Tendons
a.
Horizontal and Vertical
8mm
5mm
10mm
5mm
9.
Safety Control
Method Statementand shall be part of this Method Statement.
Prior to starting of substructure works, the following particular matters are to be through to all members
working in the construction site in order to complete the substructure work efficiently without any
accident or casualty.
9.1
Joint Meeting
Prior to start any activity, a joint meeting with relevant staffs shall be held for the purpose of general
explanation on the whole contents of works as well as the method for the implementation of efficient
work.
9.2
Basic Instruction
All workers shall wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, such as hardhat (helmet), safety
shoes, hand gloves and working uniform.
9.3
Prevention accident during Stressing
Workers shall not be allowed to stay at the backside of stressing jack during stressing and measuring.
9.4
Prevention accident during Grouting
Coordination shall be carried out especially when closing grout hose to prevent bursting due to applied
pressure.
9.5
Prevention of Accident by Heavy Machine
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Only skilled operator shall be allowed to operate equipment on site. In case of new operators, a test of
skill shall be conducted first prior to his acceptance to the job. Preventive maintenance check shall be
done regularly at equipment working at site prior to full operation. Stability of working area and
foundation of equipment shall be checked particularly at locations of outrigger and track pad of cranes.
9.6
Prevention of Accident of Electrocution
Electric generating equipment shall be properly protected and properly installed with earth connection.
Electric wires shall be connected with electrical tapes to prevent electric leakage. Only skilled operator
shall be allowed to operate equipment on site.
9.7
Prevention of Accident in Night Shift Works
Sufficient quantity of lighting system shall be provided for night shift works especially installed at
working platforms. If necessary all of the surrounding working area shall be lighted up.
9.8
Existing Facilities
Existing facilities especially existing overhead electric line, water line, telecommunication line and other
important facilities at surrounding area shall be taken with care not to damage.
10.
Environmental Control
Responsibility for surrounding environment during Substructure work and shall comply with the
Condition of Contract and Vietnams National Law on Protection of Environment and other relevant
legislation such as: Government Decree No.175/CP, Government Decree on providing Guidance for the
Implementation of the Law on Environmental Protection, 1994.
If any other problems occurred in the site, applicable counter measures or prevention action shall be
considered immediately and executed as soon as possible.
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