SITE PREPARATION AND EARTH WORK

SPECIFICATION

PROJECT : FRONT END ENGINEERING DESIGN SOUR

WATER STRIPPER (SWS) REVAMPING
PROJECT PERTAMINA RU VI BALONGAN

CLIENT : PT PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI

CONTRACTOR : PT REKAYASA INDUSTRI

LOCATION : BALONGAN - INDONESIA

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(PERSERO) PTM-00-CI-SP-001-R
RU-VI BALONGAN

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CONTENTS

Section Page
1. SCOPE 4
2. REFERENCES 4
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4
4. MATERIAL 5
5. CLEARING AND GRUBBING 5
6. EXCAVATION 6
7. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS SOIL 7
8. BACKFILLING 7
9. FILLING AND BANKING 8
10. PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE FOR ROADS AND TANK FOUNDATION 8
11. COMPACTION 8
12. AREA DRAINAGE 9
13. DEWATERING 9
14. TOLERANCE 10
15. INSPECTION AND CONTROL 10
16. SAFETY OF WORKS 11
17. PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES 11
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1. SCOPE

This specification covers the requirement for earth work such as clearing, stripping,
cutting, grubbing, excavation, filling, back filling, compacting, and relevant items to be
performed for FRONT END ENGINEERING DESIGN SOUR WATER STRIPPER (SWS)
REVAMPING PROJECT PERTAMINA RU VI BALONGAN.

2. REFERENCES

The requirements contained in the latest editions of the following standards shall form
an integral part of the requirements of this specification in the manner and to the
extent specified herein.

ASTMD1557 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristicof Soil Using Modified Effort (56.000 ft-lbs/cuft)

ASTM D1556 Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place
by the Sand Cone Method.

ASTM D1883 Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of Laboratory
Compacted Soils.

ASTM D4429 Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of Soils in Place

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1) The whole site within the boundary limits indicated on the design drawings shall
be cleared from all trees, bushes, vegetable growth, roots, humus, debris and
other
existing obstructions.

2) All other permanent obstruction above and below ground like road or concrete
pavement, ditch, burning pit, building or work shop, foundation and piping shall
be relocated and/or demolished as directed and shall be removed from site.

3) Site condition which exists shall be inspected and assessed before

commencement of the work on site.

4) All labor and plant, including all necessary excavation, transporting, lifting,
haulage and transport equipment to deal with every class of materials shall be
provided.

5) All excavating and earth moving plant and machines shall be of appropriate and
shall be maintained at all times in good working order.
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6) On completion of the work, all plant, equipment tools and all temporary works,
surplus excavated materials, waste and debris shall be removed from the site to
leave the site clean.
4. MATERIAL

1) All materials used for filling, back filling, and banking shall be free from organic
matter, rubbish, broken pieces of concrete, and other foreign substances and
shall be approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN prior to
use.

2) Materials used for back filling around foundation, structures and pits shall not
contain stones and lump of soil exceeding 50 mm in size.

3) When filling large areas for site preparation and site reclamation the soil shall not
contain stones and lumps of soil exceeding 200 mm in size.

4) Clayey soil shall be used for the construction of earth dikes, unless a lining is
applied to the surface of the dike to prevent liquid leakage.

5) Materials used for back filling around underground piping and cables shall be
granular materials not containing stones or lumps which shall pass through a 5
mm sieve.

6) When back filling around concrete pipes and ductile pipes other suitable
materials not harmful to the surface of pipes shall be subject to approved by
PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

5. CLEARING AND GRUBBING

1) All vegetation and obstacles, surface and underground shall be cleared from the
site prior to excavation or filling.

2) All organic top soil shall be stripped and deposited in the area designated on the
drawings or as directed by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN. The
depth of stripping shall be approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI
BALONGAN.

3) Roots of trees and any obstacle projecting above the finished surface shall be
grubbed and replaced with suitable materials approved by PT. PERTAMINA
(PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN. The grubbed material shall be disposed as
directed by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

4) Proper temporary drainage shall be provided and maintained prior to starting earth
work.

6. EXCAVATION
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1) The contractor shall notify PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN

technically in written at least 3 days prior to start of any excavation subject to
approval by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

2) Excavation shall be done to the dimensions, levels, lines and profiles indicated
on the drawings or as otherwise specified by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI
BALONGAN.

3) The faces and beds of all excavations, after being excavated to the required
dimensions, shall be carefully trimmed to the required profiles and levels, and be
cleaned of all loose mud, dirt and other debris.

4) No excavation shall be refilled or built upon until the excavation has been
inspected and approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

5) If sheeting and shoring is required, a detailed scheme indicating type, depth,

installation procedure and relevant detail shall be submitted to PT. PERTAMINA
(PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN for review prior to installation.

6) If mud or foreign matter is encountered at the excavated bottom, such matter

shall be excavated and replaced with suitable materials.

7) Over excavation below the specified level shall be filled with suitable materiai or
with lean concrete up to the specified level of the foundation bottom and
approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

8) Where an existing facility is anticipated to be encountered below grade during

excavation the location shall be examined in advance and excavation shall be
carefully done so it is not to damage such facility.

9) The width of the trench at the bottom of underground piping shall be in

accordance with the construction drawings and based on pipe size, depth and
soil condition but shall not be less than the pipe diameter plus 500 mm to keep
access for inspection and mechanical compaction.

10) Sides of excavation shall be stabilized by cutting the sides to the proper stable
angle or by any other suitable methods and maintained during the works.

11) Should the article and findings such as relics and fossils be discovered in
excavation area or elsewhere, it shall be informed to PT. PERTAMINA
(PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN and such things shall be disposed with care
according to the instruction of PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

12) Water, which may effect construction work, flowing in from outside shall be
drained away by suitable means.

13) Borrow areas shall be designated by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI

BALONGAN.
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7. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS SOIL

1) Surplus soil shall be disposed of in the area designated by PT. PERTAMINA

(PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

2) Surplus soil shall not be mixed with construction debris and rubbish.

3) The surplus soil disposal area shall be properly drained and graded.

8. BACKFILLING ( EXISTING MATERIALS )

1) Back filling shall not be allowed before forms are removed and trash, debris,
water and sludge are cleaned and construction below grade is inspected, tested
and approved.

2) Back filling shall be done in layers not exceeding 20 cm in thickness before

compaction unless otherwise specified on the drawing.

3) Top soil or material containing vegetation shall not be used as back-fill material.

4) Compaction of the materials shall be accomplished with required equipment

approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN. If there is any
trouble with contractor compaction equipment, contractor shall immediately
action for repairing that such equipment in 2 x 24 hours. If during that time
contractor cannot operate the mentioned equipment, contractor shall replace
with the new equipment to substitute the broken equipment.

5) Backfill material shall have the proper moisture content for the required degree of
compaction and be placed carefully around the structures and thoroughly
compacted to prevent any damage to the permanent work.

6) Backfill around underground piping and cables shall be accomplished in the

following manner.

• Granular materials shall be used to backfill around underground piping and

cables to a depth of 20 cm above the top of pipes and 15 cm above the top of
cables shall conform to ASTM C 33.

• Material from excavations may be used as backfill material above pipe.

However, the material shall be subject to the approval by PT. PERTAMINA
(PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

7) Backfill material shall not be placed against unsupported walls until the mortar or
concrete has attained sufficient strength for supporting the backfill load.
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8) Backfill material shall be compacted to meet the requirements of para. 11 of this

specification.

9. FILLING AND BANKING

1) Filling and banking shall be done in layers not exceeding 20 cm in thickness

before compaction and compacted thoroughly using approved equipment.

2) Each layer of soil shall extend over the full width of the embankment.

3) Fill and embankment shall be compacted to the lines and grades indicated on
the drawing.

4) Material shall be compacted to meet the requirements of para. 11

5) The section of the fill or embankment in which the sample fails the test specified
in para. 15 shall be completely removed and reconstructed to meet the
requirement of para. 11

10. PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE FOR ROADS AND TANK FOUNDATIONS

1) Soft soil and obstacles encountered in the subgrade shall be removed and
replaced with suitable material as approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU
VI BALONGAN.

2) The subgrade shall be compacted as specified on the drawings prior to placing

fill material.

3) The subgrade shall be true to the line and slope shown the drawings.

4) The subgrade shall be compacted according to para 11. The subgrade materials
shall have the modulus of subgrade reaction or CBR specified on the drawings.

5) The compacted subgrade shall undergo field CBR test. The CBR test shall
conform to ASTM D1883

6) Base materials used for roads or paving subject to normal plant vehicular traffic
shall conform to a CBR value or modulus of the subgrade reaction specified on
the drawings. Alternatively the compacted base shall undergo field CBR test.
The CBR test shall conform to ASTM D4429.

11. COMPACTION

1) Unless otherwise specified on the drawings, backfill material shall be compacted

to not less than 90 % of maximum dry density determined by ASTM D1557.

2) Soils under foundations or structures shall be compacted to no less than 90 %

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maximum dry density for piled foundations and to not less than 95 % maximum
dry density for shallow foundations. Maximum dry density shall be determined by
ASTM D1557.
3) Prior to commencing compaction the maximum thickness of each layer before
compaction and the minimum number of passes by the compaction equipment,

shall be determined by the field compaction test specified in para. 15.3 to ensure
that the compaction meets the specified requirements. The above maximum
thickness, compaction equipment and the minimum number of passes shall be
approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

4) The following measures shall be taken to control the moisture content of dry soil:

• The thickness of each layer shall be limited to a thickness through

which sprayed water is absorbed to the bottom of the layer. When the soil
absorbs more water than necessary for the compaction compacting
operation shall be started after the moisture content becomes suitable for
compaction.

• The material and water shall be mixed prior to filling by construction

equipment such as shovel or backhoe until an optimum moisture content
is obtained.

• Other methods may be applicable if approved by PT. PERTAMINA

(PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

12. AREA DRAINAGE

1) In order to provide suitable drainage facilities to prevent flooding of the graded

areas and drain road construction areas, area drainage shall be provided.

2) Drainage shall consist of open type earthen ditches running parallel and adjacent
to roads.

3) The slope and shape of temporary drainage ditches shall be such to minimize
erosion and sedimentation.

13. DEWATERING

1) A suitable dewatering system shall be provided to maintain quality an ensure

progress of earth work.

2) Where necessary a temporary sump and trench shall be installed for dewatering
and, when no longer required, shall be backfilled with suitable material approved
by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN.

3) Prior to excavation dewatering methods shall be submitted to PT.

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PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN for approval.

14. TOLERANCE

Unless otherwise specified the finished surfaces shall be within the following
tolerances.

1) Excavation
Level of excavation bottom of foundation and structure : + 0.0 mm
- 20.0 mm

2) Banking
Level of general banking : + 30.0 mm
- 0.0 mm
Level of tank foundation : ± 30.0 mm

3) Site surface
Level of process and utility areas : ± 30.0 mm
Level of the other areas : ± 50.0 mm

15. INSPECTION AND CONTROL

1) General
The final lines, levels and slopes shall be inspected to ensure that the specified
requirements have been met.

2) Inspection of compaction
a) Backfill shall be accepted when the material has been placed in layers not
exceeding the specified thickness and compacted with equipment in
at least the number of passes determined in accordance with para. 11.1

b) Inspection of compaction for earth work shall be performed in accordance

with the compaction test specified in para. 15. 3 here under.

3) Field compaction control

a) Maximum dry density of backfill material shall be determined in accordance

with ASTM D1557.

b) Dry density in place shall be obtained in accordance with ASTM D1556.

c) Compaction shall be considered to meet the specified requirements when

the value "C" shown below is not less than the value specified on the
drawings or in the job specifications.
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C= W x 100 %
W max.

Where W : dry density obtained from ASTM D1556

Wmax. : maximum dry density obtained from D1557

d) A method determining the specified compaction, other then above, may be

employed if approved by PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN
and provided that the relationship between the result of the adopted method
and the specified density is established prior to inspection. Compaction shall
be considered to meet the specified requirements when this relationship is
met.

4) Test reports shall be prepared for all tests and submitted to PT.
PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN immediately after the tests are
completed.

16. SAFETY OF WORKS

1) Temporary fences, guard rails, barricades, lights and other protective measures
required for the safety of work and personal shall be provided and maintained.

2) Method of the safety of works shall be met with the safety regulation of
PT. PERTAMINA (PERSERO) RU VI BALONGAN

17. PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

1

All the existing facilities in the vicinity of the Works shall be protected from damage. The
existing lighting poles, below-ground cables, foundations, pipes on sleepers, ditches etc.,
shall be protected as required in the manner as approved by PT PERTAMINA (PERSERO)
RU VI.
The existing facilities such as fences, lighting poles etc., if temporarily relocated or removed,
shall be reinstated by the Contractor.