METHOD STATEMENT OF SURVEY WORK

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Document Name Method Statement of Survey Work

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Date of Submission 11-01-2017

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
This general statement mentions the establishment of Control Point & Topographic Surveying of Project area.
This control surveying will include the checking of all relevant points and locations such as Bangladesh Bench
Mark (SOB BM), Preliminary Survey Work, and Traverse station for proper execution of the work. Topographic
survey will include longitudinal and cross-sectional survey of the existing rail track, including the bridges and
culverts. It will also include the establishment of secondary or subsequent topographic survey control
monuments. Topographical survey shall cover the works of fixation and track alignment including setting up of
gradients, vertical and horizontal profile, tangent, super elevations, curves, IPs etc. The result of survey works
which includes Setting-Out and Staking will be the basis of subsequent construction activities subject to The
Engineers’ approval.

1.2 Tasks to Perform:

Activities shall be performed during verification survey are as follows:
 Verification of topographical Survey along the proposed route alignment including precise Leveling of Control
points & Profile Leveling
 Verification of precise leveling and preparation of Longitudinal Section along center line of proposed
alignment.
 Verification of topographical survey for providing approach roads, terminal station, traffic integration area,
station yards and maintenance depots, etc.
 Verification of final location survey including fixing of pillar after finalization of alignment.
1.2 Scope of Works
This method statement includes the following work scopes:

i) Preparation works
ii) Horizontal Control checking and establishment of control points
iii) Bench Mark Pillar checking and Installation and Fly Leveling (Vertical Control)
iv) Topographic Survey
v) Longitudinal and Cross Section Survey
vi) Survey Data Processing, Reporting and Preparation of Drawings

2 Relevant Specifications, Standards and Documents

2.1 Relevant Specifications and Standards

- Specifications Volume - 9, Section –6 (topographic Survey)
- Standard of Bangladesh, Bench Mark
- A copy of the Engineers’ Topographic Survey Report (Contract Drawings)
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3 Surveying Procedure
3.1 Work Flow Chart/Work Procedure
1. Control Point Surveying

Step 1.1: In this stage existing Bench mark and

Step 1.1 Confirmation of Existing Bench Mark
Control points will be find out

Step 1.2: In this stage additional TBM will be installed at 250 m

Step 1.2 Installing TBM
interval to make the control point visible from one point to another.

Step 1.3: In this stage two no existing TBM coordinates (Design

Step 1.3 Fixing Coordinates control points) will be considered as reference point to conduct the
of Reference Point survey.

Step1.4: If any reference points are lost or damaged, new points will
Step 1.4 Establishing New
be established.
Bench Mark and Control Point

Step 1.5 Traverse Survey

Step 1.5: After rectification of control points horizontal control
survey will be conducted for all points of the project using Total
Station.

Step 1.6: After Rectification of control points, vertical survey will be

Step 1.6 Leveling Measurement
conducted for all points of the project by Leveling machine.

Step 2: Topographic survey will be carried out the use of Total

2. Topographic Surveying Station and Level.

2.1 Topographic Survey by 2.2 Survey along longitudinal 2.3 Survey along cross section
Total Station section at interval 25m distance at interval 25m distance
along with alignment

4.0 Data Processing and Mapping and collecting output data from AutoCAD

5.0 Report Submission

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3.2 Surveying Method

3.2.1 Control Point Surveying

Confirmation of Existing Bench Mark (BM) and Control Point (CP)

Preliminary survey is performed in order to assess the overall site condition and to establish proper survey plan
accordingly. The contract survey data will be made available at site and will review the availability of its
completeness & readiness for sufficiency for executing the survey.

All primary control points of SOB (Survey of Bangladesh as annexed in annexure 1to 5 shall be identified and
book/contract data shall be reviewed in reference to north pole, elevation, geographical and UTM coordinates
etc. by survey team whether provided points are accessible and in useful condition. If any damages are found,
those will be reconstructed. To make TBM visible from one to another, an additional TBM will be installed at
250m interval for whole stretch of the alignment.

Establishment of Existing Working Bench Marks and Alignment

In this purpose two BR point which are almost at the middle of the alignment will consider the reference point or
the base line of the survey work. Contract survey data will be used for this purpose. In the contract survey data
coordinates of BR-1 to BR-142 are given including the RL of those points. These points are allocated along the
whole stretch of alignment approximately @ 400 to 500m interval. BR-76 (Ch. 166+990) and BR-77 (Ch.
167+440) which are located near (Ch. 167+285) will consider reference point to start the survey work.

3.2.2 Fixing the Coordinates of Reference Point

After establishing the reference point survey will be conducted by the Total Station. The corrected coordinates
will be adjusted by further traverse survey. The coordinate of the other BR point will be obtained for subsequent
control point surveying.

3.2.3 Established New Bench Mark and Control Point

The new coordinates which are obtained in reference to the BR-76 and BR-77 will be established at appropriate
intervals in the construction area along the project. These survey points will be the reference points during
subsequent topographic survey and other construction activities.

BR point will be made by reinforced concrete stake with iron frame mounted, which has dimensions of be
30cmX30cmX100cm and embedded 70 cm into the ground and protruded 30cm above the ground. Cross head
bolt with 25mm dia will be driven at the center of stake as BR. Concrete stakes shall be painted yellow color with
surrounding protection, and specific name of points shall be given to each BM. The location of BM shall satisfy
the conditions below:

i) To identify easily

ii) To be placed on stiff and stable condition

iii) Not to interfere with any public facilities and utilities

3.2.4 Traverse Survey

Open Traverse Survey will be performed to establish horizontal control network to all BR location along the
alignment based on the BR-76 and BR-77
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Surveying method of connected traverse will be implemented as follows:

i) The Total Station ‘’SOKKIA’’ with 3 second angle reading will be used for traverse survey.

ii) Traverse survey will be implemented at least 2 times, and the coordinates will be implemented at least 2 times
for forward and backward.

iii) Route of Traversing will be commenced from existing BR -76 and BR-77as the correct reference points and
then continue to next BR locations.

iv) Two survey teams will continue the work in reverse direction as one team will forward from Ch. 167+285 to
201+500 and another team from Ch. 167+285 to Ch. 129+903).

3.2.5 Leveling Measurement (Elevation)

Leveling measurement will be performed in order to establish vertical control network along traverse points by
using primary network of existing BR.

Surveying method of leveling will be as follows:

i) Leveling measurement instrument will be “SOKKIA/Topcon”.

ii) Leveling measurement for each section will be implemented for forward and backward directions by the double
run leveling method.

iii) The measurement of leveling will be commenced from the existing SOB Point which has elevation confirmed
by SOB, and then continue to BR points established on site.

iv) Accuracy of measurement shall be as follows:

 Level closing error along each route will not exceed 10X(D)0.5, where D is leveling distance in Km.

v) Intermediate SOB Point which is located at nort-west corner of war cemetery in Mainamati, Comilla will also be
connected with leveling measurement.

3.3 Topographic Surveying

3.3.1 Topographic Detail Survey

Topographic survey shall be undertaken with Total Station. The survey team will obtain coordinates and levels to
define the existing railway track and Bridge-culverts along the alignment. Electronic data recorders will record all
of the information and recorded in a drawing to make further construction planning. Existing control points such
as BR points will be used for topographic survey.

The method of surveying will be as follows:

i) Spot height and topographic details will be measured by using Total Station “SOKKIA”.

ii) The survey measurement will be made by installation of the survey instrument at established BR points which
have coordinates and elevation.

iii) Corridor of topographic details shall cover the inside ROW.

iv) Two survey teams will continue the work in reverse direction as one team will forward from Ch. 167+285 to
201+500 and another team from Ch. 167+285 to Ch. 129+903.
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3.3.2 Cross Section Survey

Cross sections at every 25m distance along the alignment of the existing railway track will be surveyed and
recorded in drawings to make further construction planning. Newly established and approved BR Points will be
utilized for Cross Section Survey.

The method of surveying will be as follows:

i) Measurement of Cross Section Survey will be done by using Level Machine “SOKKIA/Topcon”

ii) Corridor of Cross Section Survey shall cover the area of ROW.

iii) Two or Three survey team will continue the work accordingly with proper concern of the Engineers.

3.3.3 Setting out of Works/Center line of Alignment:

i) Contractor shall accurately establish setting out of the works, the centre line of the railway, and approval by the
Engineer.

ii) Center line of the railway alignment shall be precisely referenced at every 50 m intervals in plain under the
witness by the Engineer, with marker pegs and chainage boards set in or near the limits of the Right-of Way.

iii) A schedule of reference dimensions shall be prepared and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

iv) These markers shall be maintained until the works reach finished formation level and are accepted by the
Engineer.

v) Upon reaching the formation level stage of each construction segment, the Contractor shall set out by the
centre line again and obtain approval of the Engineer, Such re-fixed centerline shall be accurately referenced by
marker pegs set at the outer limits of the formation under the witness of the Engineer.

vi) No reference peg or marker shall be moved or withdrawn without the approval of the Engineer and no
earthwork or structural work shall commence until the centre line has been referenced.

4. Data Processing

Major components of the office works shall include the generation of topographical survey plans, preparing
maps, preparing cross sections and longitudinal sections, calculation of earthwork and reporting to the Engineer.
Final map presentations shall be in AutoCAD format. Most of the office work shall be done in the field office and
also in Dhaka.

4.1 Equipment, Instruments and Software

The following instruments, equipment and software were utilized in the field survey and the office work.

a.Field Survey Instruments

Electronic Total Station Sokkia, Leica , Trimble 6 nos
Level machine Sokkia/other credible brand 4nos
Mobile Phone Credible brand 10 sets
Personal Computer 4
Laptop Computer Credible brand 2
Printer A4 size HP LaserJet 1
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Plotter HP Design jet 510 Colour 1

Printer A3 size HP Office jet 7000 Colour 1
Photocopier TOSHIBA 2030 1
Scanner Canon LIDE 700F 1

Data acquisition Software: Hydro Surveyor Advance

Data processing and drawing Software: EXCEL, Auto CIVIL, AutoCAD
Data download software: Comms, ProLinkComms, SOKKIA link, SANDING

5 Deployment of Manpower

An experienced survey team leader shall be deployed for controlling the survey work in the field and for daily
survey data processing in the field. Total six survey teams shall be engaged in various discipline of survey work.

The office staffs shall be responsible to compute the data (traverse computation, leveling computation, etc.) and
supply this information to the survey team for field work as well drawing work and plan preparation. Both field
work and office work shall be monitored by the survey team leader who shall be responsible for overall survey
work and coordination with the lead Engineer. The relevant surveyor shall be responsible for clarifying their
survey work to the Data Analyst and CAD Operator when necessary so that discrepancies and errors could be
minimized in the field. This process shall be strictly followed in the field under the control of the survey team
leader. Inspection, verification and correction instructions shall be communicated by the Engineer at field,
contractor shall comply accordingly.

The following is the list of personnel shall be deployedin the field and the office.
a) Field Work

Team-1: Traverse Survey Team- Two Team each contains as below:

Sl No Personnel No Team responsibility
01 Senior Surveyor 1 Establishment of Horizontal
02 Writer Man 1 Control
03 Staff Man 02
04 Umbrella Man 01

Team-2: Fly Level Team- Two Team each contains as below:

Sl No Personnel No Team responsibility
01 Senior Surveyor 1 Establishment of Vertical
02 Writer Man 1 Control
03 Staff Man 02
04 Umbrella Man 01

Team-3: Topographical Survey Team - Two Team each contains as below:

Sl No Personnel No Team responsibility
01 Senior Surveyor 1 Topographic Survey of the
02 Writer Man 1 Proposed Railway
03 Prism Man 02 Alignment
04 Umbrella Man 01
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An Auxiliary team shall be engaged for pillar construction, installation and marking and painting etc.

b. Office Work
Sl No Personnel No Team responsibility
01 Data Processor 1 Topographic Survey of the
02 Senior AutoCAD Operator 3 Proposed Railway
03 Computer Operator 02 Alignment
04 Office Assistance 02

6 Submission of Outputs

The following outputs shall be submitted to the Engineer:

i) All data supplied by soft copy and hard copy with appropriate scales as directed by the Engineer.
ii) Advanced copies for verification were also provided.
iii) Descriptions of BR Point giving type of mark and location sketches (including recovery details)
iv) List of National Survey Marks used, Mark Condition and values adopted.
v) Plan Control Diagrams, showing National Survey Mark connections and values in agreed coordinates
and levels
vi) Leveling net diagrams, connections, adopted values, disclosures
vii) Detailed surveys at plots in AutoCAD
viii) All the drawings provided in the agreed template format