Method Statement For Soil Investigation - 20240125 - A1-Rev. 0

Method Statement (Geotechnical Investigation On-Shore)
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-3 Doc. No.: SUTJV (ST)-MS-xxx-A1
Sta. 23+500 to Sta. 29+700
SHIMIZU-ULTICON-TAKENAKA JV
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-3,

Sta. 23+500 to Sta. 29+700
METHOD STATEMENT
for
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
Rev. Prepared by: Checked by: Confirmed by: Noted by: Remarks
No. (Originator) (D.P. Manager) (P. Manager) (P. Director)
Iwamoto Yutaro Saburo Tsuchida
Date: 24/Jan/2024 Date: 24/Jan/2024
1st Edition
A1
for Approval
A.L. Patian Akira Mito
Date: 24/Jan/2024 Date: 24/Jan/2024
Approved: Noted by:
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Edmundo Onias Isao Hara
DPM/Resident Engineer Project Manager
Method Statement (Geotechnical Investigation On-Shore) Date: 25-Jan-2024

Document No.: SUTJV (ST)-MS-xxx-A1 Rev. No. A1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................
2. Scope of work.............................................................................................................................................
3. Laboratory Testing Program.......................................................................................................................
3.1. Soil Particles Size Analysis (ASTM D-422, ASTM D-1140/AASHTO T88).................................4
3.2. The Atterberg Limits (ASTM D-4318/AASHTO T89, T90)...........................................................4
3.3. Moisture Conctent of Soils (ASTM 4959/AASHTO T265)...........................................................4
3.4. Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) (ASTM D-2487/AASHTO M145)..............................5
4. Work Organization......................................................................................................................................
5. Work Schedule...........................................................................................................................................
6. Manpower and Equipment.........................................................................................................................
6.1. Manpower................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2. Machinery/ Equipment................................................................................................................ 8
APPENDICES:
APPENDIX A: BOREHOLE LOCATION PLAN

APPENDIX B: EQUIPMENT PHOTO
APPENDIX C: METHODOLOGY FOR DOWN HOLE SEISMIC SURVEY
APPENDIX D: SAFETY MEASURES
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1. Introduction
The assessment of the geotechnical conditions of the site for the project is necessary to provide
recommendations of the soil characteristics and strength for the foundation system.
The purpose of this Method Statement is to outline the method and sequence of work and highlight the
aspects, which requires special attention of Geotechnical Team during boreholes drilling works.
2. Scope of work
Drilling of Seven (7) boreholes of total 214.00 meters depth for Cut and Cover Tunnel 1, Four (4)
borehole for bridge and Two (2) borehole for overpass based on the Soil Exploration Program. During
drilling of soil-type material, Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and soil sampling are to be undertaken at
regular intervals of 1.50m including water table monitoring/recording for each borehole only (Photo 1).
The retrieved soil samples are to be taken to the soil laboratory for the various laboratory tests.
Photo 1
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The boreholes shall be drilled at the Client’s Specified/marked locations (See Appendix A Borehole
Location Plan). However, this assumption may change depending on the actual site condition such as
relative areas, height and distance between areas that are to be drilled upon final confirmation from
Client’s representative. (Refer to section 4.8 Item 1 Part 2: Work Requirements below)
Section 4.8 Item 1 Part 2: Work Requirements
Should hard strata or rock formation be encountered, coring will be conducted and samples will be taken.
The drilling process will be terminated then at maximum of 5.00 meters coring depth. Rock Quality
Designation (RQD) shall be determined and other necessary physical properties.
3. Laboratory Testing Program
The procedures used in the testing the samples for this project conform to the ASTM Standards. All
samples are subjected to the following specific test (as applicable) done at the laboratory. The test
results are presented and the procedures are briefly described :
3.1. Soil Particles Size Analysis (ASTM D-422, ASTM D-1140/AASHTO T88)
The size and quantity particleas found in particular soil is inidcative of the performance
characteristics of the soil. The percentage by weight of the material passing through each
successive sieve is recorded.
3.2. The Atterberg Limits (ASTM D-4318/AASHTO T89, T90)
The liquid limit and the plastic test define the upper and lower moisture content points at which a
particular soil ceases to perform as plastic. The use of this test is constrained to cohesive soils.
3.3. Moisture Conctent of Soils (ASTM 4959/AASHTO T265)
This test is based on the weight of the water in the soil. It indicattes imperative behavior of different
soil types at various levels of moisture. It is the ratio expresssed as percentage of the weight of
water in a give mass of soil to the weight of solid particles.
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3.4. Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) (ASTM D-2487/AASHTO M145)
Based on the results of visual observations and prescribed laboratory tests, a soil is classified
according to the basic soil groups, assigned a group sysmbol(s) and name. This standard classified
soils from any geographic location into cateegories representing the results of prescribed laboratory
testt to determine the particle-size characteristics, the liquid limit, and the plasticity index
The various groupings of the classification system have benn devised to crrelate in a genenral way
with the engineering behaviour of soils
Preparation and submission of three (3) copies of geotechnical report signed/sealed by our geotechnical
engineer/evaluator which will contain the following:
a. Soil profile, type and classification, SPT N-values and water table location for on-shore
test holes if encountered. Stratification of the area explored is limited through the drilling
depth explored.
b. Discussion on soil stratification and other technical information relevant to the design of
the structural foundation within the area.
c. Evaluation and recommendation of the soil bearing capacity for the different footing
sizes and depths for shallow and deep foundation.
d. Evaluation of site liquefaction potential should the site be susceptible to this
phenomenon.
e. Photos of soil exploration and soil samples per test hole.
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4. Work Organization
Geotechnical Evaluation Report shall be headed by Geotechnical Consultant and the Materials Engineer
of the laboratory. The proposed Site Organizational Chart is shown below.
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5. Work Schedule
The drilling teams shall be working for maximum of 30 days from 8:00 to 5:00 PM daily. The work
schedule chart is shown in Table-4.1.
Table-4.1: Work Scheule
NO. OF DAYS
ITEM
1-7 8-28 29-44 45-48 49-50
Mobilization, (preparation of Raft, gate
pass etc.)
Field Works (machine set-up, drilling,
extraction of SPT/coring samples.
Laboratory testing
Analysis & preparing of final geo technical
report
Final Submission of Report
6. Manpower and Equipment
6.1. Manpower
The worker arrangement is shown in Table-5.1 below:
Table-5.1: Number of Worker Arrangements
Item Manpower Description Qty Unit

1 Drilling Operator/Foreman 2 Men
2 Drilling Operator Crew 3 Men
3 Boom Truck Driver 1 Men
4 Safety Officer 1 Men
5 Survey Aide 1 Men
6 Spotter 2 Men
TOTAL 8 Men
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6.2. Machinery/ Equipment
The major tools and equipment to be deployed for clearing and grubbing is shown in Table-5.2
below:
Table-5.2: Major Tools and Equipment
Item Manpower Description Qty Unit

1 Drilling Machine 1 set
2 SPT Hammer 1 set
3 Drill Rod 1 set
4 Accessories Provision of Raft 1 set
5 Split Spoon Sampler 1 set
6 Set of Anchors 1 set
7 Tripod 1 set
8 Engine 1 set
9 Boom Truck 1 set
10 Drums of Water (For Drilling)
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APPENDIX A
BOREHOLE LOCATION PLAN
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APPENDIX B
EQUIPMENT PHOTO
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APPENDIX C
METHODOLOGY FOR DOWNHOLE SEISMIC SURVEY
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APPENDIX D
SAFETY MEASURES
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Method Statement (Geotechnical Investigation On-Shore)

Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-3,

Approved: Noted by:

Method Statement (Geotechnical Investigation On-Shore) Date: 25-Jan-2024

APPENDIX A: BOREHOLE LOCATION PLAN

Section 4.8 Item 1 Part 2: Work Requirements

3. Laboratory Testing Program

3.2. The Atterberg Limits (ASTM D-4318/AASHTO T89, T90)

3.3. Moisture Conctent of Soils (ASTM 4959/AASHTO T265)

3.4. Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) (ASTM D-2487/AASHTO M145)

Table-4.1: Work Scheule

6. Manpower and Equipment

The worker arrangement is shown in Table-5.1 below:

Table-5.1: Number of Worker Arrangements

Item Manpower Description Qty Unit

6.2. Machinery/ Equipment

Table-5.2: Major Tools and Equipment

Item Manpower Description Qty Unit

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