MAHASALAM SDN BHD

MSSB/MTS/CON/SSW

Construction Method Statements Manual

1.0 OBJECTIVE

Structural Steel Works

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To outline the method statements by which structural steel works are carried out.

2.0 SCOPE This method statements shall apply for structural steel works on building and civil engineering projects.

3.0 REFERENCES MS ISO 9001 Clause 7.5.1 Process Reference P4.2 Receiving Inspection and Testing Inspection and Test Plan Project Filing Index Receiving Inspection Checklist Request for Inspection Form Structural Steel Works Inspection Checklist Construction Drawings Project Specifications

- MSSB/PRO/CON/03 - MSSB/ITP - MSSB/PFI - MSSB/RIC - MSSB/RFI - MSSB/SSTIC

4.0 DEFINITIONS NIL

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES Site Engineer Site Supervisor

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Construction Method Statements Manual

6.0 MATERIALS

Structural Steel Works

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Structural members, bolts, nuts etc

7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS Handling : Transportation shall be carried out by lorries or other suitable machinery. Storage : As per temporary building and site facilities layout plan.

8.0 PLANT, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Welding machine, Tourque wrench, Mobile crane etc.

9.0 PREPARATORY WORKS 9.1 Obtain relevant approved construction drawings from the client / clients representative. Arrange for preparation of shop drawings, if required. Submit the shop drawings to client / clients representative for approval, where necessary. Set out the locations, positions and levels for structural members with reference lines. Carry out receiving inspection of necessary materials using Receiving Inspection Procedure. File completed Receiving Inspection Checklist as per Project Filing Index.

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10.0 WORK METHODOLOGY 10.1 Carry out marking for structural members as per drawings and cut to the required sixes. 10.2 The structural steel works shall then be erected, adjusted and completed in the required position to the lines and levels as specified in the drawings with appropriate allowances for permanent deformations during fabrication and erection. 10.3 Carry out necessary connections between structural members using bolting or welding methods as specified. 10.4 Check the member / components of rolled and built up sections for compliance within tolerances for deviations etc as defined in the Project specification. 10.5 Check the required torque for bolted connections using torque wrench in accordance with Project Specifications. 10.6 Carry out the required checks for welding etc in accordance with Inspection and Test Plan. 10.7 Clean the structural members of all dirt, grease, scale and rust by controlled high pressure jets or abrasive blast cleaning. 10.8 Carry out the necessary paint system / metallic coating as per Inspection and Test Plan. 10.9 Submit Request for Inspection Form for joint inspection and joint measurement with client / clients representative using Structural Steel Works Inspection Checklists. 10.10 On completion of joint inspection, request client / clients representative to sign on the Request for Inspection Form and file as per Project Filing Index.

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