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Construction of Larsen Sheet Piles for Sewage Diversion in Nanchang Metro Line 4

1. Project Overview

1.1 General Project Description

The Nanchang Metro Line 4 Phase I Project (Civil Construction Section 2, Zone 3) includes:

  • Bayuehu Road Station → Dingjiazhou Station Section
  • Dingjiazhou Station
  • Dingjiazhou Station → Guanzhou Station Section
  • Guanzhou Station

This segment consists of 2 stations and 2 tunnel sections, totaling 4 unit projects.

Nanchang Metro Line 4 Phase I Project Layout (Illustrative diagram of the construction area)

1.2 Sewage Diversion Plan

Dingjiazhou Station Sewage Pipes

  • DN800mm concrete pipe: Located west of the station, crossing Exit 1 and Exit 4.
  • DN1000mm concrete pipe: Runs along Yunhai Road, intersecting the station structure.
Pipe Type Material Diameter (mm) Depth (m) Alignment Relocation Length (m)
Sewage Brick DN800 4.1 Along Fusheng South Road 335
Sewage Brick DN1000 3.75 Along Yunhai Road 85

Guanzhou Station Sewage Pipes

  • DN500mm concrete pipe: Located above the station’s west side, affecting structural construction.
Pipe Type Material Diameter (mm) Depth (m) Alignment Remarks
Sewage Concrete DN500 4.61 Along Fusheng South Road Requires relocation

To prevent trench collapseLarsen Type IV sheet piles (9m long) will be installed with 4.4m embedment depth and 2m excavation width.


2. Sheet Pile Construction Plan

2.1 Construction Schedule

Station Phase 1 Relocation Phase 2 Relocation
Dingjiazhou Station
Guanzhou Station Feb 4 – Mar 5, 2018 Nov 20 – Dec 10, 2018

2.2 Organizational Structure

traffic management and construction team ensures safety and quality compliance:

  • Project Manager: Oversees operations, resource allocation, and emergency response.
  • Deputy Manager: Directs on-site execution, safety, and progress tracking.
  • Technical Team: Handles surveying, design compliance, and quality control.

3. Larsen Sheet Pile Construction Process

3.1 Preparations

  • Materials: Larsen Type IV sheet piles (9m), L50×5 angle steel, HW350×350×12×19 steel beams.
  • Workers: Excavator operators, welders, crane operators, and assistants.
  • Machinery: Excavator vibratory hammer, PC200 excavator, 25-ton crane, welding machines.

3.2 Construction Steps

  1. Survey & Marking: White lime lines + steel stakes for precision.
  2. Sheet Pile Installation:
    • Use Type IV 9m interlocked sheet piles.
    • Apply lubricant to lock seams for easier extraction.
    • Maintain <2% vertical deviation during driving.
  3. Support System:
    • Install steel walking beams (HW350) at 1m depth.
    • Ensure tight contact using steel wedges.
  4. Extraction & Backfilling:
    • Remove piles post-backfilling using vibratory hammers.
    • Fill voids with compacted sand.

4. Quality & Safety Measures

4.1 Safety Protocols

  • Electrical Safety: Only certified electricians handle wiring.
  • Lifting Operations: Follow “10 No-Lift” rules, no workers under suspended loads.
  • Machinery Zones: Restricted access to operators only.

4.2 Quality Control

  • Material Inspection: Reject defective sheet piles.
  • Process Checks: Real-time alignment monitoring.
  • Post-Installation Tests: Watertightness verification and leak repairs.

5. Monitoring & Compliance

  • Deformation Monitoring: Prisms and total stations track wall displacement.
  • Settlement Checks: Precision leveling ensures the surrounding structure’s safety.

Key Tolerances:

  • Verticality: ≤1/150
  • Alignment deviation: ≤300mm

Conclusion

This Larsen sheet pile installation ensures stable trenching and efficient sewage diversion for Nanchang Metro Line 4. Strict adherence to safety, quality, and monitoring guarantees project success.