KJO-3411-02W

KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (K.S.C)

‫الشركة الكويتية لنفـط الخليج‬

TAL

APPD.

KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY

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APPROVAL

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ISSUED FOR

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CONTRACT NO. HQ 002KGOC14

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RIP MODIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE
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FOR
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BACKFILL & EXCAVATION

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REVISIONS
DRAWN:
BY: S.F

DATE: 12.01.2017

CHKD BY:

OPR’G DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

ENG.DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

APPD.FOR CONSTR.

BY: TAL

DATE: 12.01.2017

CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
CERTIFIED AND B AI-DOC-008
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‫م‬.‫م‬.‫شركة الغانم انترناشيونال للتجارة العامة والمقاوالت ذ‬

TAL

APPD.
Alghanim International General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L
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APPROVAL

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ISSUED FOR

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‫الغانم انترناشيونال‬
Alghanim International
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12.01.17S.F

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REVISIONS
DRAWN:
BY: S.F

DATE: 12.01.2017

CHKD BY:

OPR’G DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

ENG.DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

APPD.FOR CONSTR.

BY: TAL

DATE: 12.01.2017

CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
CERTIFIED AND B AI-DOC-008
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APPD.
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ISSUED FOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................3
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2. STANDARD CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................3
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3. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................................3

4. HSE REQUIRMENTS....................................................................................................4

5. MATERIAL CONTROL & STORAGE...........................................................................5

6. PROCESS CONTROL..................................................................................................6
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12.01.17S.F

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REVISIONS
DRAWN:
BY: S.F

DATE: 12.01.2017

CHKD BY:

OPR’G DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

ENG.DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

APPD.FOR CONSTR.

BY: TAL

DATE: 12.01.2017

CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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1. INTRODUCTION
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APPD. The overall objective of present project is the Modification of Nuwaiseeb Port
Facilities.
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Scope of work
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The scope of this procedure applies exclusively for the execution of
“Modification of Nuwaiseeb Port Facilities Project.” for Kuwait Gulf Oil
Company at Nuwaiseeb Port, Kuwait. It covers general requirement for
material, workmanship, testing and inspection related to this works.
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 Demolition
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 Site clearance & grading
 Construction of Roads & Paving

2. STANDARD CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS

All work on this project shall be completed in accordance with the latest issue
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of the Company/KOC Engineering Standard applicable to this type of work; the

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NO following standards shall be used as reference.

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KOC-C-005 KOC Standards for Material & Workmanship
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American Association of State Highway and Transportation
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Officials
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BS 1377 Methods of Tests for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes
ACI 347 Guide to Formwork for Concrete
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REVISIONS
ASTM D422 Method for Particle – Size Analysis of Soils
DRAWN: Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil using Modified
S.F ASTM D1557
BY: Effort
DATE: 12.01.2017 Maximum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and
ASTM D4253
CHKD BY: Calculations of relative Density
OPR’G DEPT

BY:
3. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DATE: 12.01.2017 Civil Construction Manager assisted by the Civil Work Site Engineer,
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Supervisor and Surveyor are responsible for the Civil Works construction
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survey and setting out works relative to line and grade described herein prior
DATE: 12.01.2017
to any excavation, backfilling and associated activities. This production unit is
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responsible for execution of work as pre-planned by the Planning and
BY: TAL Scheduling Unit in accordance with the Time Schedule and QA/QC Plan as set
forth by the QA/QC Unit. QC Civil Works Inspector shall be responsible for the
DATE: 12.01.2017
implementation procedures of this particular works
CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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4. HSE REQUIRMENTS.
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APPD. Contractor shall introduce a protective support system to safeguard workers in

the excavation and trenching. These systems must be designed to resist,
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APPROVAL

CERT. without failure, all loads that are intended or could reasonably be expected to
be applied or transmitted to the system.
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ISSUED FOR

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The common protective systems are:-
a) Sloping and benching
b) Sheeting and shoring
c) Shield.
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RIP  The design and construction of formwork compliances with ACI 347.
 Supervisor shall ensure that all necessary health and safety procedure
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during formwork, steel bar fixing and concreting.

 Supervisor shall ensure that all necessary health and safety procedure
during the field survey, site preparation, setting out and excavation
works.
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 All laborers shall wear safety shoes, coverall and helmets at all times on
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site.
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conditions.
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E  Work permit shall be obtained by the supervisor before commencing
work.
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 All relevant safety requirements of HSE as stipulated in Kuwaiti law,
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N Company’s Fire & Safety regulations and HSEMS Guidelines and
REVISIONS Contractor’s approved HSE Plan shall be conformed for all works that
DRAWN:
performed.
BY: S.F

DATE: 12.01.2017
 All lifting equipments and accessories shall be with valid third party
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certificate.
OPR’G DEPT  Nails protruding from used wooden formwork representing a potential
BY: hazard shall be removed immediately after striking and removing the
DATE: 12.01.2017 formwork.
ENG.DEPT  Used and new materials shall be stored separately.
BY:
 In case of night work, adequate lighting shall be provided
DATE: 12.01.2017
 The supervisor shall be responsible for good housekeeping. Temporary
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and permanent construction materials such as wood, plywood, steel
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BY:
reinforcement and shutter panels shall be kept separately and stored on
DATE: 12.01.2017 the job site in an orderly manner. Rejected or excess materials shall
CERTIFIED not be scattered on the site.
BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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 No cables shall pass over the passage way.

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APPD.  The passage ways shall be kept free from any obstructions
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CERT. 5. MATERIAL CONTROL & STORAGE

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1.1 . A Material Control System shall be established and implemented for

ISSUED FOR

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controlling procurement, receipt and storage of material, equipment
subassemblies, components, parts, tools instruments and services.
1.2 . The purchase requisitions shall be initiated by the responsible
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supervisors. The requisition shall include, but not be limited to the
TIO following information:-
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 Description of Material or Item, Specification, Standard, Type,
Grade, etc.
 Quantity
 Identification and Marking Requirements
 Testing & Inspection Requirements and Applicable
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Documentation, if any.
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NO  Reference to Drawings and or Specification.


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Packing/shipping Instruction and Location.
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B 1.3 . The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for reviewing the
purchase Requisition and verifying that all the necessary Quality
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selection of “Approved Vendor” on the Final Purchasing Document.
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1.4 . The Quality Control Engineer and the Material Controller shall
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REVISIONS
establish a list of “Approved Vendors” based on Part Performance, and
DRAWN:
BY: S.F /or Source Inspection at the Vendors Plant. The Quality Control
DATE: 12.01.2017 Engineer shall be responsible for assuring through surveillance
CHKD BY: inspection that the vendors activities for the manufactures of materials
OPR’G DEPT
and items or supply of services are performed I accordance with the
BY:
requirements of the specification.
DATE: 12.01.2017 1.5 . On receipt of materials or items, the Materials Supervisor and the
ENG.DEPT Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for inspecting the
BY:
shipment for requirements of purchasing and shipping damages.
DATE: 12.01.2017 1.6 . The Material Controller shall establish storage requirements for all
APPD.FOR CONSTR. materials and items, and shall maintain the materials or items in proper
BY: TAL storage until ready for construction.
DATE: 12.01.2017

CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
CERTIFIED AND B AI-DOC-008
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6. PROCESS CONTROL
1.7 . Site Preparation & Grading
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APPD.
 Before starting the site preparation and grading work necessary
work permit shall be taken from KGOC and obtain the approval of
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CERT. site plan surveyed.

 Prior to start any civil work ensures that the underground is free from
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ISSUED FOR

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any underground facilities.
 Are to be graded excavated shall be cleaned form any obstacles
vegetation, waste materials, wind blow send collections and debris
etc.
 On completion of the above, the area to be graded surface by the
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concerned Engineer and ensure that the surface is graded and

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leveled to the required profiles and elevations.

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 Any excess soil to be removed by grading shall he collected using

loaders and collected on trucks and disposed to the KGOC
designated/recommended area.
 Any spots below the levels as per the approved shop drawing shall
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be graded only after removal of vegetation, waste materials etc.

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ACT  All the safety measures shall be taken not damage any of the
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 The finish surface shall be made flat and free of all irregularities and
depressions.
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 Grading work shall be taken up as per the approved co-ordinates
and datum line with grader.
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REVISIONS
 All precautions shall be taken while grading the soil to maintain the
DRAWN: moister levels as required by spraying water.
BY: S.F

DATE: 12.01.2017 1.8 . Setting Out

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 Setting out the equipment foundation shall be done after the
OPR’G DEPT
approval grading.
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DATE: 12.01.2017
 All the precautions shall be taken to keep the grid point at the
respective distance protected by concrete.
ENG.DEPT

BY:
 While setting out for the equipment foundation, the grid line and axis
pillars shall be provided for alignment purpose.
DATE: 12.01.2017

APPD.FOR CONSTR.
 For primary setting out of grid points electronic distance
BY: TAL
measurements shall be used. The instrument used shall have an
accuracy of at least plus or minus 5 parts per million.
DATE: 12.01.2017
 Connections to the readings shall be made for curvature, altitude
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and temperature.
BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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 The timing for setting out these points shall be arranged to coincide
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APPD. with optimum meteorological conditions

 For setting out of the principal but not primary grid points, a
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CERT.
theodolite with a telescope of minimum 20x magnification and 10
second timer shall be used.
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ISSUED FOR

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 All the points for the equipment foundation shall be marked as per
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the drawings.

1.9 . Earthwork
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1.9.1 Excavation
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 Prior to start excavation work necessary work permit shall be taken
and ensure that the area to be excavated are free from all type of
underground facilities.
 Mark the area of foundation to be excavated, keeping at least 30cm
working space allowance for the pre-cast foundation and 50cm for
the cast-in-situ concrete.
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 Suitable slope shall be given to all the 4sides to avoid sliding of

NO
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 Excavation shall be performed by using suitable capacity excavator
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Y
B
E
as required and as per the approved shop drawings to reach
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established grade or formation level.
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 Where excavation levels a combination of suitable and unsuitable
materials, suitable materials shall be excavated separately for use in
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the plan without contamination by the unsuitable materials.
REVISIONS
DRAWN:  If machine excavation is not possible due to the underground
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facilities or any other obstructions manual excavation shall be
DATE: 12.01.2017
carried out.
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 If any area excavated beyond the widths or depth shown on the
OPR’G DEPT
approved drawings each affected area shall be compacted and
BY:
made good as required.
DATE: 12.01.2017

 Where unsuitable or suitable materials are encountered in the sub-

ENG.DEPT
grade, it shall be excavated to the depths and over the area
BY:
affected. Unsuitable materials shall be removed from site and made
DATE: 12.01.2017
good & compacted.
APPD.FOR CONSTR.

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 Where excavation are taken below the level given for the formations,
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the over excavated area shall be filled and compacted to the
DATE: 12.01.2017
required levels.
CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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 On completion of the excavation work for the required foundation

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APPD. QA/QC Engineer/Surveyor shall inspection the excavated area for

dimension and elevation etc.
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APPROVAL

CERT.
 All the excavation works shall confirm with dimension and elevations
indicated on the shop drawings.
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ISSUED FOR

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 Sufficient levels profiles are installed and adequate stake, templates

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and benchmarks are available to enable spot-checking of excavation

depth.
 All excavation works are carried out in a safe and satisfactory
manner with due to regard to the sides and slopes and that
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 Safe provision shall be made for pedestrian, vehicular traffic, and
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safely fencing shall be provided to avoid fall into the excavated

areas.
 Where sides and slopes are unstable, adequate shoring of
excavations will be undertaken using necessary sheet pilling, soldier
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beams, tiebacks and bracings where required.

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NO
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 A temporary de-watering system is to be provided to lower and
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maintain ground water table below excavation depth at all times, in
compliance with specifications.
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Y
B

 The bottom of excavation is level and free of loose material and

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 If any excess excavated materials shall be collected, stock piled and
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transported to the agree location.

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REVISIONS
DRAWN:
 The excavated soil shall be stored at sufficient distance for back
BY: S.F filling and transportation.
DATE: 12.01.2017
 Up on completion of excavation to the desired elevation the bed
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shall be cleaned and dressed manually.
OPR’G DEPT
 Levels stacks shall be provided in the pit for blinding.
BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017
1.9.2 Demolition:
ENG.DEPT
Demolition of all existing items etc. shall be undertaken as per the
BY:
drawings. Any additional demolition necessary shall be carried out
DATE: 12.01.2017
as per the advice of Construction Manager.
APPD.FOR CONSTR.
For the demolition of concrete/asphalt in the area electric saw will be
BY: TAL
used. The cut pieces will be smaller sizes so that can be removed
DATE: 12.01.2017
with small equipments or manually. Precautionary measures like
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temporary protection/barrier shall be provided. All demolished
BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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materials shall be removed from site and disposed of other than the
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APPD.
amount of clean soil which can be reused as fill. Waste shall be
disposed of in accordance with local regulations and good practices.
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CERT.
1.9.3 Fill
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ISSUED FOR

 The QC Inspector shall witness the sampling of fill material to be

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conducted by an approved independent testing laboratory to
determine the maximum density value and optimum moisture
content.
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 Do not backfill over porous, wet frozen or spongy sub-grade
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surfaces.
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 Fill placement shall be in accordance with KOC-C-005, section 11.3.

 Structural fill shall be compacted to at least 90% of the maximum
Modified Proctor density in accordance with ASTM D 1557, or 95%
of the maximum Standard Proctor density in accordance with ASTM
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D 698.
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NO  Granular soil as general fill that does not exhibit well-defined

moisture-density relationship shall be compacted to 70% to 75%
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relative density in accordance with ASTM D4253 and ASTM D4254.

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 Structural fill shall be placed in lifts of 200mm maximum in loose
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 General fill shall be placed in lifts of 300mm maximum in loose
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REVISIONS
 Unless otherwise approved by the purchaser, for hand-operated
DRAWN:
BY: S.F compaction equipment, general and structural fill materials shall be
DATE: 12.01.2017 placed in lifts of 4 inches (100mm) maximum in loose depth.
CHKD BY:  Clean sand defined as sand with less than 10 percent passing the
OPR’G DEPT no. 22 is considered the most suitable fill materials Marl (gatch) may
BY: also be used as fill materials. Marl should consist of materials with
DATE: 12.01.2017 less than 30 percent passing the no. 22 sieve. The minus no. 40
ENG.DEPT fraction should have a maximum liquid limit of 25 and a plasticity
BY: index less than 8. Dune sand is considered as suitable fill material.
DATE: 12.01.2017  Fill placed for paved areas or below specific facilities should be
APPD.FOR CONSTR. compacted as follows:
BY: TAL  Structural fill consisting of clean sand should be compacted to the
DATE: 12.01.2017 following relative densities as per ASTM D4253 & ASTM D4254.
CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
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 Area containing foundations supporting static & dynamic loads:

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APPD. average relative density of 85 percent with no test less than 75

percent.
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CERT.
 Areas of backfilling adjacent to foundations supporting static &
dynamic loads-average relative density of 75 percent with a
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CH minimum of 70 percent
 Structural fill consisting of marl should be placed about one percent
dry of optimum moisture content and compacted to 95 percent of
maximum dry determined in accordance with ASTM D-1557.
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1.9.4 Cap layer:
In case of clean sand is used as fill materials then a cap layer is
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placed to provide with erosion protection to exposed areas. A cap

layer of gravel or marl placed and compacted.
A Cap layer of compacted cohesive material 150 to 300mm in
thickness will generally be sufficient. Capping material shall have a
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maximum size of one-half lift thickness or 75mm, whichever is less,

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NO
and shall have between 11-35% passing the sieve no. 200. The
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capping material shall have a maximum liquid limit of 35 and a
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maximum plasticity index of 12, per ASTM D 4318.
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1.9.5 Compaction:
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 Compaction and testing of fill shall be in accordance with KOC-C-

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005, section 11.3 and section 14.2.

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 Compaction areas shall be kept separate and no layer shall be

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REVISIONS
DRAWN:
covered by another until the proper density is obtained.
BY: S.F
 Ground shall be restored to its original contour as shown in the
DATE: 12.01.2017
project drawing after completion of backfilling works.
CHKD BY:
 Fill and backfill adjacent to structures such as retaining wall, pits and
OPR’G DEPT
basement shall not be compacted with heavy equipment, but with
BY:
hand-operated equipment to a distance of 1.2 m or greater beyond
DATE: 12.01.2017
the side of the structures.
ENG.DEPT
 Prior to placing fill materials, existing ground will be rammed and
BY:
inspected. The ground will be scarified and dewatered. If required,
DATE: 12.01.2017
bringing the materials to optimum moisture content & compacting to
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the specified density.
BY: TAL
 The procedures used for fill and compaction generally depend upon
DATE: 12.01.2017
the material used and equipment available.
CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
CERTIFIED AND B AI-DOC-008
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 KJO-3411-02W

KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (K.S.C)

 A light vibratory roller will suffice for compacting granular soil. Lift
TAL

APPD. thickness for compaction will depend on the gradation of the fill
material. Thickness of the cap layer should be as per specification.
KG
APPROVAL

CERT. Backfilling and compaction tests will be done layer by layer. All
compaction tests shall be performed by an approved testing
MS
ISSUED FOR

laboratory and witnessed by the company representative

KD
CH
accompanied by “Inspection Request Form”. All compaction test
result will be forwarded to company representative for approval and
for recorded
N
TIO 1.9.6 Tools & Equipment
RIP
SC  Excavator
 Compactor
DE

 Air 350 CFM Compressor

 Water Tankers
 Hand Tools
002KGOC14

1.9.7 Manpower :
HQ

NO
ACT
 Supervision Staff Including Quality Engineer
 HSE Supervisor
NTR
CO
12.01.17S.F

 HSE Foreman
B
E

 Team leader
T
A
D
 Mechanic
B

O.
N
 Drivers
 Helpers
REVISIONS
DRAWN:
BY: S.F

DATE: 12.01.2017 1.10 . The QC Inspector shall be responsible for surveillance inspection of
CHKD BY: materials and items in storage.
OPR’G DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

ENG.DEPT

BY:

DATE: 12.01.2017

APPD.FOR CONSTR.

BY: TAL

DATE: 12.01.2017

CERTIFIED

BY: MS

DATE: 12.01.2017

THIS DRAWINGS
IS NOT TO BE KUWAIT GULF OIL COMPANY (KSC) B
USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION AL NUWAISEEB
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE-BACKFILL & EXCAVATION PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.
OR FOR
ORDERING
MATERIALS UNTIL MOFIFICATION OF AL-NUWAISEEB PORT FACILITIES
CERTIFIED AND B AI-DOC-008
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