PROCEDURE FOR BORE CAST-IN-SITU PILE

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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
BORE CAST-IN-SITU PILE

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Approval Manager

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Reference
4. Resource Required
4.1 Equipment
4.2 Polymer Slurry
4.3 Concrete
4.4 Reinforcement
4.5 Water
5. Procedure
5.1 Setting out
5.2 Rig movement sequence
5.3 Boring of piles
5.4 Cleaning of Boreholes
5.5 Borehole Stabilization
5.6 Reinforcement Fixing
5.7 Concreting
5.8 Quality Assurance
6. Safety
7. Person Responsible
8. List of piling Formats

1. Purpose
The …………………………………. has included the Cast In-situ Bored RCC Piles as scope
of work with the construction of.
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…………………………………………………………………………………………...
Thereafter, method of conducting piling works is stated in this document.

The installation of these piles shall generally comply with the requirements of IS:2911- 1979
Part 1 Section 2, IS:1985 Part 4 & IRC 78 and modified to the extent specified in the
Contract Specification requirements.

All the piles shall be installed either by hydraulic piling rig or by tripod with conventional
winch which will be used for chiseling. Concreting will be done from centralized batching
plant, and/or from the approved RMC supplier.

2. Scope
The works comprises mainly of the following steps:
(a) Setting out for each pile.
(b) Installation of temporary casing of depth 4.5m below the ground level.
(c) Permanent liner might have to be installed depending on actual site condition /
ground condition.
(d) Drilling of bore holes of specified diameter for piles.
(e) Cleaning of bore hole.
(f) Disposing of borehole spoil.
(g) Lowering of reinforcement cage.
(h) Pouring of concrete as per approved design mix.
(i) Carrying out non-destructive pile integrity tests on the piles if instructed by the
Engineer or his representatives.
(j) Carrying out routine load tests (Vertical & Lateral) using static load testing
method as per contract.

3. Reference
a) Contract / tender document / TS-S.08
b) Good for construction (GFC) drawings of Pile.
c) IS 456 for reinforced cement Concrete.
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d) IS 2502-1963 for reinforcement and Bar Bending Schedule, prepared by

Agency and approved by PMC.
e) IS 1200 Code of practice for measurement of works.
f) Indian Standard coded for design and construction of pile foundation IS2911 –
1979 (Part 1: Section 2) or IRC 78.

4. Resource required
4.1 Equipment’s
Total set of Equipment and Accessories required for Piling are detailed below:
(a) Hydraulic Rotary piling rig with all accessories (Soil auger, bucket, rock
auger, etc.).
(b) Winch fitted tripod system with chisel & bailer.
(c) Temporary Casing.
(d) Bentonite slurry mixing and circulation arrangement (Bentonite mixing tank).
(e) Tremie pipe of internal dia 200 mm (or as required for 1200mm & 1000mm
dia) with hopper facilitated with floating plug of capacity 0.50-0.75cum.
(f) Service Cranes / hydra.
(g) Rebar Cutting Machine, bending machine and welding machine.
(h) Batching plant of Capacity 30 Cum/Hr
(i) Transit mixers of Capacity 6/4 Cum.
(j) Total station & leveling instrument.
(k) DG set if required.
(l) Excavator / JCB, Dumpers and Water Tanker.
As per actual site condition, the number of equipment mentioned above may increase.
Any other equipment’s, machinery, tools and plants etc., whenever required to complete the
erection successfully shall be deployed.

4.2 Bentonite Slurry

Bentonite slurry shall be used for stabilizing the excavation, maintain cleanliness of the hole,
and promote stronger load capacity at the same time. Use of tank / vat arrangements for
storage and circulation of return mud shall be done. Tanks of sufficient capacity for the
volume of bore and requisite pumps shall be used for mixing of slurry and circulation of the
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slurry and recycling of the same. The pH value of water and viscosity, specific gravity of the
slurry shall be maintained within prescribed limits.

4.3 Concrete
Concrete of grade M35, using PSC/OPC as per design mix, shall be used for concreting of
piles.

4.4 Reinforcement
Fe 500 grade TMT conforming to IS-1786-2000 &18-gauge GI binding wire of required
length, diameter etc. as per design requirement shown on relevant approved drawings shall be
used. Concrete cover blocks (circular 150mm dia & 50mm thickness, having strength same of
pile concrete) shall be tied to rings / helix of the cage to ensure proper cover.

4.5 Water
Water used in the work shall be potable and free from deleterious materials and in accordance
with clause 5.4 of IS: 456 and pH value between 7 to 9.

5. Procedure
5.1 Setting Out
Approved General Arrangement Drawing(s) for pile layout shall be used for setting out work.
Each pile shall be designated with a specific numbering system with co-ordinates of pile
Center and pile cap. From the principal stations (Traverse pillars and Benchmarks), reference
cardinal points of foundation system of pile caps shall be set out and the survey pillars
established at the starting of new pile. The pile points shall be set out by using jumbo nails /
cut reinforcement with respect to these cardinal points and both its longitudinal and
transversal axis shall be checked for accuracy and same has to be got checked & approved by
the client prior to starting of boring activity. The entire survey layout shall be done by
surveyors using Total Station having 5” accuracy. The leveling work shall be carried out
using Auto Level.

5.2 Rig movement Sequence

Rig will be centered on pile point. Base machine with rotary drill will be positioned on firm
leveled ground. The level of base-machine will be checked with the help of spirit level on the
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base frame. The casing will be driven by help of hydraulic press & its verticality will be
checked. The diameter of the boring tools shall be 75mm less than the diameter of the pile.

5.3 Boring of Piles

The boring shall generally be done using hydraulic piling rig or tripod with conventional
winch.
a) If founding level is above soft rock level, boring may be done with hydraulic piling
rig. If required, tripod and conventional winch may also be used.
b) If founding level is in soft rock / hard rock level
 Boring up to soft rock level may be done with hydraulic piling rig.
Boring in soft rock / hard rock shall be done with tripod and conventional winch
using chisel – bailer method

The boring will be carried out using bentonite slurry, as required to prevent the borehole from
collapse. 16mm thick temporary casing up to desired length shall be driven, working level
will be kept sufficiently above the detected static water level. The excavation equipment shall
be positioned in line with the vertical axis of the pile. Boring shall be performed by adopting
the following cyclic operations:
i. Lowering the excavation tool (Bucket or Auger or core barrel) up to the bottom of the
hole.
ii. Loading the soil by pushing and rotating the cutting tool.
iii. Extracting the tool from the hole.
iv. Discharge the soil / rock by opening / quickly rotating the bucket / auger / core barrel.
The above-mentioned excavation cycle will be repeated until the final depth is attained. The
level of boring shall be monitored by dropping sounding chain inside the borehole and
subsequent measurement of the chain by measuring tape. Level of bentonite slurry will be
maintained to the top of bore during all the phases of the excavation cycle. After completion
of pile temporary casing shall be removed by using crane without disturbing the bank.
Observations and records shall be made of the soil formations which are penetrated during
the pile boring. These observations shall be entered in the ‘Pile Bore Log Details’. During the
process of boring, the boring material shall be stored at suitable places beyond 1.50m from
edge of the bore hole and at regular interval shall be shifted to a designated dumping yard by
dumper / tipper.
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5.4 Pile termination

The pile termination shall be done by conducting SPT according to the length indicate in the
GFC drawing and as per site condition.

5.5 Cleaning of the Borehole

After completion of boring the borehole bottom will be cleaned by the cleaning bucket till all
loose, disturbed or softened material is removed from the borehole base.

5.6 Borehole Stabilization

During the entire operation, the pile bore will be kept stable with bentonite slurry. The level
of bentonite slurry shall always be kept close to the working level to eliminate probable side
collapse and to prevent subsequent necking of piles at the time of concreting. Bentonite slurry
of appropriate consistency (fresh density 1.05gm/cc) will be pumped into the borehole. The
bentonite solution that will be collected from the borehole along with the piling muck will be
guided along a channel into a muck pit provided near to the bore and then to the return tank.

The bentonite slurry preparation & recirculation procedure will be continued for the entire
piling operations.

5.7 Lowering of fabricated reinforcement cage

Pile reinforcement cage shall be fabricated as per the details given in approved drawing and
approved bar bending schedule as per IS 2502. The reinforcement cage, after completion,
shall be offered for checking to client. Reinforcement cage shall be sufficiently rigid to
withstand handling and installation without any deformation and damage. The reinforcement
cage shall be fabricated at fabrication yard in multiple pieces and shall be shifted from yard to
the pile location with the help of Hydra crane and / or trailer. While shifting the
reinforcement cages, special care shall be taken, so that the cage does not get damaged or
deformed. The reinforcement cage shall be clean and not rusty prior to lowering into the
borehole. The pieces of reinforcement cage shall be lowered one by one. The last one circle
of helical stirrups at each end shall be welded to main longitudinal bars. Reinforcement for
lap length lo = 1.8 times of the development length above the cut-off level or as specified in
the approved drawing. Lowering of the reinforcement will be done with the help of hydraulic
piling rig / crane. Proper cover and co–axial placement of the reinforcement cage in the pile
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bore will be ensured by use of circular concrete cover blocks threaded on to helix, cast
specifically for the purpose.

5.8 Concreting
Standard Technical Specifications for cast-in-situ concrete and allied works along with
IS:2911 (Part-1/ Sec-2) -Code of Practice for Design and Construction of pile foundations
(Bored cast-in-situ concrete pile) shall be applicable to concrete works for piles. Reasonably
minimum time interval between the completion of boring and placing of concrete will be
maintained (but not more than 6 hrs.).

Concrete as per approved mix design for M-35 Grade with OPC Ordinary Portland Cement
will be supplied from centralized batching plant / approved RMC supplier. Slump test will be
done to check the workability of concrete after the arrival of transit mixer at site. Permissible
slump shall be 150-200 mm as per IS Code. Concreting of the piles shall be done as per IS
2911 and also concreting supervision shall be done by experienced site personnel.

Concreting will be done by the standard tremie method. The gap from the bottom of bore to
the end of tremie pipe will be min 300mm & it shall penetrate at least 2m in previously
placed concrete. The dia of the tremie pipe will be not less than 200mm. Assembled tremie
pipe should be leak proof to prevent any bentonite to be mixed with concrete. Concrete will
be transported by means of transit mixers. The Tremie pipes shall be removed in stages
during pouring of concrete ensuring that the Tremie Pipe shall at all-time penetrate the
previously placed concrete with adequate margin against accidental withdrawal. Level of
tremie bottom against level of concrete top shall be recorded for future verification purpose.
The Tremie pipe shall not be withdrawn until the completion of concreting. At all times a
sufficient quantity of concrete shall be maintained within the pipe to ensure that the pressure
from it exceeds that from the seepage water. The concrete shall be cast up to 1m above the
cut-off level or as mentioned in the approved drawing. The concrete shall generally be poured
with minimum interruption. However, under unavoidable circumstances, if the operation has
to be suspended temporarily, then the tremie pipe shall be raised and lowered slowly from
time to time to avoid setting of concrete around it. Plug will be provided, and fresh concrete
of slight higher slump shall be poured and the same operation as mentioned above will
continue. After completion of pile, the casing will be removed carefully without disturbing
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the bank. Consumption of concrete shall be within tolerable limits as mentioned in the
contract.

5.9 Quality Assurance

Workability test shall be carried out on the concrete on arrival of transit mixer from batching
plant and records shall be maintained. Test cubes shall be cast as specified and the 07 days as
well as 28 days strength results shall be submitted to the Engineer. Cube identifications shall
be embossed on cubes with date of casting, structure identification, concrete grade and
reference number. Cube register shall be maintained as per IS 456:2000.

The reinforcement cages, fabricated as per approved Bar Bending Schedule, shall be
inspected as per GFC drawing and inspection checklist before lowering into the bore of pile.
While lowering the tremie pipes, the length of each pipe shall be entered and removal of the
pipes shall also be recorded in the same format. Removal of tremie Pipes shall be monitored
very carefully to eradicate the chances of accidental withdrawal from concrete.

6. Safety
While installing the piles, following steps shall be taken for maintaining safety at work site,
a. All activities of piling shall abide by approved HS&E manual
b. Underground utilities shall be detected before commencement of work
c. Casing top shall be maintained at a height of 0.30m to 0.50m from GL to prevent sudden
fall inside the bore hole. While the boring is not in progress, opening of the borehole
shall be covered with grating. Bentonite Solution shall be handled with care to control
the spillage.
d. While lifting and lowering of the cage proper slings, D-shackles shall be used and lifting
supervisor must be present while lifting work is going on.
e. While handling the cage, care shall be taken, so that no one gets hit from the cage. All
lifting gear shall be properly checked prior to lifting operation.
f. Movement of crane, rig, vehicles, and transit mixers shall be monitored, so that, no
fatality gets happened.
g. After completion of concreting and extraction of temporary casing, any empty bore shall
be filled with earth.
h. No loose clothing shall be worn while working.
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i. PPEs shall be provided to all the workmen and no one shall be allowed inside the
working area without proper PPE.
j. Housekeeping shall be done regularly and if contaminated waste is found it will be
disposed off in environment friendly manner.

7. Person Responsible
I. Project Manager: Overall management of activity.
II. Deputy project manager: responsible for control, supervision and direction for
implementation and execution of construction plan also for develop schedule &
preparation of construction record.
III. Piling in charge: Day to day planning at site, piling activities and preparation of
construction record.
IV. QA/QC Engineer: responsible for overall QC activities include subcontractor and
carryout inspections.
V. Site Supervisor: Report to site engineer and responsible for supervision of all work
guided by site engineer.

8. List of Piling Formats

A. Reference point for checking pile location.
B. Permission for casing driving and boring.
C. Bar bending schedule.
D. Pile pour card.
E. Permission of cage lowering.
F. Tremie chart.
G. Safety checklist.
H. Inspection and test plan.
I. Accidental occurrence report.
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A. REFERENCE POINTS FOR CHECKING PILE LOCATIONS

Pier no.: _____ Pile no.:________ Pile Dia: _______

Centre of Pile
marked by survey

Pegs driven into ground at d1 & d2m from centre and at right angles to each other, before
starting of driving of piles

Check the distance ‘d’ while driving

D=3000-(1/2 dia of pile) + thickness of plate

DATE: ……………………… DATE:……………………….

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B. PERMISSION FOR CASING DRIVING & BORING

Pier no.: _____ Pile no.:________ Pile Dia: _______

Yes / No

A. Method statement approved:

B. Pile centre and circumference for pile is marked

C. Reference for the pile centre are made which are as follows:

Ref. Distance from pile centre

No.
1.

2.

Permission for boring may be given Permission for boring may be

given/not given. If no, reason for
permission not given.

DATE: ……………………… DATE: ……………………….

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C. BAR BENDING SCHEDULE

Location :

Schedule No. : Pier No. : Pile No. :

Ref Drg. No. :

BAR BENDING SCHEDULE

Total Length in Meter/feet for

Total Nos
Bar Mark

S. Dia in Cutting Bending Dia of

Item

8mm
10mm
12mm
16mm

20mm

25mm
32mm
No mm Length Details
.

Total
Length
Unit
Weight
Weight
(Kg.)

DATE: ……………………… DATE: ……………………….

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D. PILE POUR CARD

Pier no.: _____ Pile no.:________ Pile Dia: _______

A. Piling details Meter

Ground/platform level
Tip touch level as per drawing
Founding level
Liner Bottom level
Liner Top Level
Concrete cut off leave

B. Reinforcement Details:
1. Reference BBS no.:
2. Quantity as per approved schedule
3. Actual quality of reinforcement as per BBS sheet

C. Concreting Details
1. Mix design reference no.
2. Grade of concrete
3. Concrete (Cum) Theoretical
4.Concrete (Cum) Actual

Description Date Time

Soul boring started
Soil boring completed
Chiseling started
Chiseling completed
Cage lowering started
Cage lowering
completed
Flushing started
Flushing completed
Concreting started
Concreting completed
Casing removed
SL NO

Qty of Conc. Transit Pouring Record Redose of Slump in mm Temperature in Cubes

Mixer admixture centigrade
No at site , if
Nos

Each Cumul Start Finish At At After Ambient Concrete ID

Pour ative any Batching Pouring redosing Temp Temp Mark
Plant Point

DATE: ……………………… DATE:……………………….

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E. PERMISSION FOR CAGE LOWERING

Pier no.: _____ Pile no.:________ Pile Dia: _______

Description As per drawing Actual Ref. Drawing nos.

R L Casing top in m
RL of GL in m
RL of cut off level in m
RL of founding level in m

YES NO

a. Pile bore is completed up to founding level

b. Reinforcement cage is fabricated as per Drawing no.

c. Standard bar bending schedule is approved

d. Bar tied as specified

e. For 100% lapping, precaution as per drawing ensured

f. Reinforcement cage is provided with proper cover blocks

g. All arrangements are made for cage lowering

h. Permission for cage lowering may be given

Permission for cage lowering given/not given. If no. reasons for permission not given.

1.

2.

DATE: ……………………… DATE: ……………………….

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F. TREMIE CHART

Location no.: Final sounding in m:

Pile dia in m: Cut off level in m:
Bore length in m: Founding level in m:

S. NO. Tremie Length Cumulative Hopper

pipe no. (m) length (m)
1. Ground level
2.
3. 200mm dia
4. Tremie pipe
5.
6.
7.
1200 mm dia
8. bore
9.
10.
11.
12. 300mm approx
13.
14.
15.

Removal

S.No Theo Actual Tremie Tremie Tremie in Remarks

. built sounding in length in removed concrete
up m m

DATE: ……………………… DATE: ……………………….

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G.SAFETY CHECKLIST

S. No. Items Yes No.

1. All workers wearing Personal Protective Equipments

2. Emergency medical kit and other emergency facilities are

provided at site
3. All lights are properly covered using insulated wires, Halogen
lamp and Hand lamps with wire mesh covering
4. All hot cutting scraps are quenched and removed properly

5. Safety officer/supervisors are on constant duty at site

6. Proper warning sign boards/instructions boards in Hindi and

English provided at site

CHECKED BY (Agency) APPROVED BY (PMC)

SIGN: SIGN:
NAME: NAME:
DATE: DATE:

H. INPECTION AND TEST PLAN

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REFERENCE DRAWING NO.:

YES NO

1. Layout

2. Boring

3. Cage lowering and BBS Check.

4. Concreting

DATE: ……………………… DATE: ……………………

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I. ACCIDENTAL OCCURENCE RECORD

ACCIDENT OCCURRENCE REPORT FORM ACCIDENT NO :
NAME OF CONTRACTOR : PJB ENGINEERS PVT LTD CONTRACT NO :
INSTRUCTION :
1. A copy of this form shall be completed for every Accident and Dangerous occurrence.
2. It must be signed by a senior site management representative.
3. A copy shall be sent to the employer’s representative within 24 hours of the accident.

Part A: Details of Injured person

Name ___________________Date of Birth ___ Male/Female

Address _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Job Title :________________________ Name of Employer_______________________

Part B: Details of Accident

Date :_______________Time : ______________Location :___________________________

2 Describe the task the injured person was doing at the time of the accident.

3 Description in details how the accident happened (Attach, sketch, plan,

photograph etc.)

4 Was any or machinery involved yes / no : if yes give details :

5 Name of witness :

Part C : Details of Injury

What part of body injured?

Fatal Injury [ ] Major Injury [ ] Minor Injury [ ]

Was the injured person sent to first aid [ ] Doctor [ ] Hospital [ ]

Part D : Certification

I have checked the above information and confirmation that is a true record of the accident.
Signed_______________ Officer________________Date__________________

Signed___________ Project Manager_____________Date__________________

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