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Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose ………………………………………………………………… ………………..03
2.0 Scope …………………………………………………………………………………….. 03
3.0 References and Standards …………………………………………………………… 03
4.0 Abbreviations/Definitions …………………………………………………………….. 04
5.0 Work Program …………………………………………………………………………...04
6.0 Equipment ………………………………………………………………………………..04
7.0 PPE Materials …………………………………………………………………………… 05
8.0 Manpower Schedule …………………………………………………………………… 05
9.0 Responsibilities of Key Personnel ………………………………………………….. 06
10.0 Concreting Methodology ………………………………………………………………07
11.0 Quality Requirements …………………………………………………………………. 12
12.0 Health and Safety ………………………………………………………………………. 13
Appendices
Appendix 1.0- Job Risk Assessment ………………………………………………..15
Appendix 1.1- Carpentry Works ……………………………………………………...15
Appendix 1.2- Formworks …………………………………………………………… 17
Appendix 1.3- Steel Cutting and Bending …………………………………………. 19
Appendix 1.4- Concrete Works ……………………………………………………….21
Appendix 2.0- Related ITP ……………………………………………………………. 23
Appendix 3.0- Checklist ………………………………………………………………. 25
Appendix 4.0- Proforma Work Permit ……………………………………………….27
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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to provide description of procedure and method for the
execution of for construction of reinforced concrete structure, the LC-3 Building and related
structures. This include the fabrication/installation of formworks and reinforcing bars, the pouring
of cast in situ concrete, and repair of newly casted concrete. As well as the necessary materials to
ensure health and safety of employees with the requirement stipulated in the Contract
Documents, as well as those in Saudi Construction Specifications (ASTM and SASO-ISO)
2.0 SCOPE
This method statement covers the task related to construction of reinforced concrete building.
This include but is not limited to : raft or strip foundations, retaining walls, columns, girders,
suspended and slab on grade, concrete duct banks, manholes, other equipment supports and
foundation.
Construction of reinforced concrete building will be in accordance with the following standards:
3.4 ACI-117
3.5 ACI-318
3.6 ACI-347R
3.7 ACI-304R
3.8 ACI-305R
3.9 ASTM-C39
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4.0 ABBREVIATION/DEFINITION
PM Project Manager
PQP Project Quality Plan
QIP Quality Inspection Plan
QA&QC Quality Assurance & Quality control
MS Method Statement
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
HSE Health, Safety & Environment
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
ECO Environmental Control Officer
CR Construction Regulation
EMP Environmental Management Plan
OHSA Occupational Health and Safety Act
SO Safety Officer
EO Environmental Officer
5.1 Two level building with floor area approximately 5,500 sq. m.
5.2 Construction of generator room, 1500 sq. m. with individual support for the equipment.
5.3 Control room area with provision for LV and MV- panel controls.
5.4 Construction of duct banks for the associated power, communication, waterlines and
plumbing lines.
6.0 EQUIPMENT
The contractor (SSEM) will provide the following equipment throughout the project, quantities will
be determined by actual site demand. Equipment will be inspected prior to mobilization and shall
hold valid insurance certificates, as well as certified/competent operators.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should be provided in order to perform all works in
accordance with the safety procedures and taking into consideration the importance of proper
preventive measures to ensure safety in the performance of work.
Type of Equipment
Safety Helmet
Safety Boots/Shoes
Safety Glasses
Safety Masks
Coveralls
High Visibility Vests
Hand Gloves
Fall Arrester
Safety Harness
Table II. Personal Protective Equipment Intended for Concrete Construction Works.
8.0 MANPOWER
The workforce including foremen, operators, and technicians shall be well qualified with third party
certificates wherever applicable/relevant.
Subcontractors for different trades shall be deployed depending on demand, to cover up shortfalls
and to cope up with the construction schedule.
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CONTRACTOR
(SSEM)
Construction Manager
Site Engineer
QC- Engineers
Surveyor
Safety Engineers
Civil Foreman
Carpenters
Steel fixers
Mason
Scaffolders
Equipment Operators
Safety officers
Flagmen
First Aider
Laborers
Table III. Manpower for Concrete Construction Works.
The Construction Manager will plan and expedite for the continuous supply of resources to
cope up with the project demand and schedule. The construction manager will keep record
of the progress of work. He will report to the project manager on matters affecting
completion of project. He will give direct orders to the site engineer for the effective
implementation of work program.
The Site Engineer will be in charge for the supervision and implementation of all concrete
construction works as required in the specifications and drawing, especially in giving orders
to Site foremen. Site engineer is also in charge for the preparation of daily, weekly and
monthly reports. He will coordinate with the QC-engineer on matters concerning Inspection
request and attend to final inspection together with SSEM QC-engineer and the owners’
Engineer.
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The QC Engineer will be responsible for compliance of work to the reference contract
drawings, specifications and other QA/QC conditions required by The Engineer. He will
monitor daily activities and notify concerned parties when works deviates from the standard.
He will issue proactive notification when needed to prevent non-compliance works.
The Site Foreman will be in charge for the supervision and implementation of various stages
of concrete construction works, as instructed by the Site engineer. He will be responsible for
the execution of works in compliance to approved drawing and contract specifications.
Foreman shall also keep record of all work schedules, work production and daily safety
issues.
The Site Surveyor will be in charge for the setting out for building corners, elevation and
make the vertical/horizontal reference at site. He will stake out for lines and elevations of
underground utilities construction and will prepare reports for excavation and backfilling
works.
The following are the sequence of work in the construction of Cast-in Situ Concrete:
10.1.3 Installation of anchor bolts, block-outs and other embedment to concrete when
needed.
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10.2 Formworks
10.2.4 Block outs, inserts, sleeves, anchors, water stops and other embedded
items shall be properly identified, positioned and secured in the forms
to resist all forces while concrete is being placed and hardens.
10.2.5 Old forms shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, mortar and foreign matter and
coated with a release agent before each use.
10.2.6 A polyethylene sheet shall be placed beneath and around the sides of concrete
that is placed against soil where bitumen or coal tar epoxy cannot be applied.
10.2.7 A polyethylene sheet, minimum 0.15mm thick, shall be placed beneath slabs on
grade and other concrete structure when shown in the drawing.
10.2.8 Water stops shall be provided in joints where watertight construction is required.
Location and type of water stops shall be as shown on construction drawing.
10.2.9 Expansion joint filler strips shall be made from fiber board securely bound together
by a suitable asphaltic binder.
10.2.10 Well trained manpower shall be deployed as the height of formworks increases.
10.2.12 Braces should be attached to the frames as soon as practical. As erecting the
frames continues, designated access ways should be indicated by using bunting or
by other means.
10.2.13 Provide the side bracing or other edge protection is installed progressively and as
soon as enough material has been raised up.
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10.2.14 Framing is carried out in accordance with on-site design documentation and
manufacturers’ instructions.
10.3.1 Forms shall be inspected and checked before the reinforcing steel is placed to the
dimensions and locations on the structural plans.
10.3.2 The minimum concrete cover shall be measured from the outer most rebar (tie
bar), that shall be provided for reinforcement of cast-in-place concrete structures
as indicated in the drawings.
10.3.3 Reinforcing steel rebar shall be correct in size, quantity, layout, spacing, position
as per the contract drawing
10.3.4 Reinforcing Steel lap splice lengths for each bar size shall be as detailed for each
size as shown on the Contract Drawings.
10.3.5 Welding of reinforcement shall not be allowed unless authorized by The Engineer
or called for specifically on the Contract Drawings.
10.3.6 Provide necessary and safe scaffolding / platform as the height increases for steel
reinforcement installation.
10.3.7 Dowel bars and anchorage shall be as per approved drawing and specifications
and be maintained whenever necessary.
10.3.8 All reinforcement must be cleared to ensure that it is free from oil, dust and
deleterious materials.
10.4.1 Anchor bolts and embedded items shall be set accurately, using templates.
10.4.2 Anchor bolt projection above the top of concrete is computed as follows:
Single Nuts:
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt chair above
the top of grout) + 1.5 x diameter of anchor bolt.
Double Nuts:
Thickness of grout + thickness of base plate (or height of anchor bolt chair above
the top of grout) + 2.5 x diameter of anchor bolt.
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10.5.1 Reference markers shall be installed on the formwork shores to detect formwork
movements during concreting
10.5.2 Wedges used for final alignment before concrete placement shall be secured
before placing concrete.
10.5.3 Formwork shall be anchored to shoring to prevent any movement of any part of the
formwork during concreting.
10.5.4 Closure of form joints, settlement of blinding slabs, shrinkage of lumber, elastic
shortening and deflections of form members shall all be countered prior to concrete
placement.
10.6.1 Concrete pouring shall be done after pre-placement inspection and authorization to
proceed by The Engineer.
10.6.2 Temperature, slump of ready mix concrete shall be checked upon arrival at site.
10.6.3 Experienced form watchers shall be provided during concrete placement to detect
form displacement or the beginning of failure.
10.6.5 Concrete that has partially hardened or been contaminated by foreign materials
shall not be deposited in the structure.
10.6.6 Concrete shall not be dropped freely where reinforcing will cause segregation nor
where it would fall freely from a height not allowed by the specifications.
10.6.7 Concrete shall be discharged as near as possible to its final position to avoid
segregation due to re-handling or flowing.
10.6.9 After completing placing and finishing operations, efforts must continue to protect
concrete from high temperatures, direct sunlight, low humidity, and drying winds.
10.6.10 Concrete paving shall have control joints or construction joints located shown in
the contract drawing.
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10.6.11 Paving or slab construction joints not specified on the Contract Drawings, shall be
located at column centerlines and at intermediate intervals approved by The
Engineer.
10.6.12 Paving or slab construction joints not specified on the drawings, shall meet all
requirements for architectural concrete matching the grade and type of finish
present in the adjacent concrete.
10.6.13 Contraction or isolation joints shall be provided to divide structurally plain concrete
members into flexural discontinuous elements. (ACI 318M, Sec. 2.2.3.1).
10.7.2 The second floating operation shall take place after initial set but before final set
has occurred (usually performed using a power trowel with float shoes or a pan
attached).
10.7.3 The use of any floating or troweling machine that has a water attachment for
wetting the concrete surface during finishing shall be prohibited.
10.7.4 Maximum total dissolved solids in water used for moist curing shall not exceed
1000 parts per million.
10.7.5 Water curing shall be continuous until the compressive strength has reached 70%
of the specified strength, but not less than 7 days after placement.
10.7.6 Continuous water cure can be provided by covering with wet burlap and plastic; the
saturated burlap shall be covered with a polyethylene sheet vapor barrier,
minimum 0.15 mm (150 microns) in thickness.
10.8.1 Unless otherwise specified in the project specifications, formwork and shoring shall
be left in place to support the mass of concrete in beams, slabs and in-place
structural members until the specified concrete strength f'c is attained. (ACI 301,
Sec. 2.3.2.5) Note: The preferred method of determining stripping time is by testing
test cylinders that are cured on-site or testing concrete strength in the field.
10.8.2 When finishing is required, remove forms as soon as removal operations will not
damage concrete. (ACI 301, Sec. 2.3.2.1)
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10.8.3 Repairs and treatment on minor concrete damage shall be started immediately.
(ACI 301, Sec. 2.3.2.5).
10.9.1 All concrete surfaces in direct contact with earth shall be coated with two coats of
coal tar or bitumen coating consisting of two coats coal tar epoxy coating system
for Immersion Service or Bituminous Paint for Moderate Temperatures in Buried or
Immersion Service. Overall dry coating thickness shall be from 325μm to 605μm.
10.9.2 All surface defects such as cracks or honey-combing shall be filled with mortar
consisting of 1 part Portland Cement of the type specified for the job and 2.5 parts
fine sand and ground in smooth with a trowel or carborundum grind stone float.
(ACI 515.1R, Sec. 3.2.1) Note: Proprietary compounds may be used in lieu of
mortar in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and with prior
approval of The Engineer.
10.9.3 Finns, protrusions or similar irregularities projecting from the concrete shall be
removed back to the surface by chipping, brush hammering, needle gunning or
wire brushing. (ACI 515.1R, Sec. 3.2.4)
10.9.5 After finishing and curing operations all exposed construction joints, control joints,
expansion-contraction joints or other types shall blend into and match with the
existing adjacent concrete finishes (ACI 301, Sec. 5.3.3)
To ensure the quality control of reinforced concrete construction works, a third party laboratory
technician will be at site to check the following:
11.4 Check proper mixing proportion and procedure for application of proprietary compounds
for concrete repairs and surfacing.
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During the progress of works, the necessary welfare facilities shall be provided at the project site.
The workers shall be provided with safe drinking water, toilets, place to eat their food and place to
store their clothes.
Tower lights will be used during night time works and is essential for the safety of workers, the
equipment and the proper execution of work. Barriers around construction area shall be installed.
12.1 ISSUES
12.1.1 The HSE engineer has the responsibility for providing help advice to the
supervisor who is responsible for the work safety.
12.1.2 No one shall be allowed to enter the construction site without wearing the proper
PPE’s.
12.1.5 Provide protective barriers, shield systems complying with applicable standards.
12.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
12.2.1.1 Conduct the safety induction course to all personnel involved in the
work.
12.2.1.2 Monitor and supervise the risk assessment.
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12.2.1.4 Ensure that the project’s method statement and risk assessment are
understood, complied and applied in the worksite.
12.2.1.5 Ensure that all workers are provided with sufficient information regarding
workplace hazards and planned control measures.
12.2.1.6 Ensure that necessary equipment (e.g. PPE, tools) is provided prior to start
of works.
12.2.1.7 Ensure that all tools, equipment are certified and serviceable in accordance
with the standard industry practice prior to use.
12.2.1.8 Ensure that adequate level of welfare arrangements are available in the
worksite.
12.2.1.9 Daily inspection of health, safety and environmental compliance is carried
out.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix 2.0- Related ITP
N/A – NOT
ABBREVIATIONS: W- WITNESS PONT S– SURVEILLANCE AECOM- Consultant
APPLICABLE
SSEM-
Note: H– HOLD POINT RR – REVIEW OF REPORT
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Contractor
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Appendix 2.0- Related ITP
N/A – NOT
ABBREVIATIONS: W- WITNESS PONT S– SURVEILLANCE AECOM- Consultant
APPLICABLE
SSEM-
Note: H– HOLD POINT RR – REVIEW OF REPORT
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Appendix 3.0- Checklist
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Appendix 3.0- Checklist
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Appendix 4.0- Proforma Work Permit
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:_________________________________________________________________________________