MULTIPLEX

PLANT & EQUIPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT
Method Statement No.

Method Statement Title : MTHSTMT-000006

VERTICAL STRUCTURES Rev. 0 8-Sep-09

Project Name

EASTERN MANGROVE - ABU DHABI

CLIENT - TDIC

Lead Consultant - Hyder

Main Contractor - Multiplex

REVIEW STATUS
Sub Contractor Name MULTIPLEX STATUS
Rev
Date Description Checked & Approved by
No
CONSTR. QA/QC SAFETY
Prepared by Checked by Approved by
NP & AK TS MJ
0 1/Sep/09
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Eastern Mangrove
Development

REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date MULTIPLEX Description / Status
No. of approval
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by
0 01/09/2009 NP TS & AK TS &AK
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Introduction:

This Method Statement serves to outline the steps and actions that MPX will undertake
for the Concrete placement on the columns and walls.

References:

1. Approved shop drawings

2. Project Workplace Health & Safety Plan.
3. Specifications.

Scope of Work:

Formwork, Reinforcement & Concrete to columns & Walls

Materials:

1. Formwork Shutters
2. Reinforcement
3. Concrete
4. Approved Curing Compound suitable for future finishes – Fosroc (Concure WB) or
Equivalent / Water for Curing Purposes.

Plant & Equipment:

1) Crane + mobile crane

2) Concrete Bucket with capacity 1 cum
3) Compressors
4) Vibrator motor
5) Shutter
6) Dumpy level and staff
7) Scrabbling needle
8) Cube moulds

Reinforcement erection:
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1. The area where the erection is taking place to be checked by the foreman and the safety
officer and good house keeping and safety is ensured
2. The steel column which is fabricated at the steel yard is lifted safely using the crane.
Great care should be taken to lift the steel column.
3. While hooking the sling, the sling to be put inside the column frame and hooks on the
cross rod which should be place ¾ of the height of the column.
4. The foreman to ensure the sling is tied tightly to the cross rod (32mmDia) and the cross
rod can take the load of the column safely.
5. All the links and hooks should be tied properly to the vertical rod so that the whole frame
will act as a single structure. Sufficient links and hooks should be provided above the
cross rod.
6. The steel column which weights up to 2 tones can be lifted by this procedure
7. The column is erected at the required place and the rod is tied perfectly to the starter
bars and the links and hooks are provided and tied tightly to the starter bars.
8. After fixing the column to the starter bars properly, the sling to be released from the
column and the cross rod to be taken.

Form work

General Requirements:

1) All formwork will be designed in accordance with BS 5975 and / or as per Project
specifications.
2) All formwork will include for temporary and permanent forms required for forming
concrete including all necessary supports unless otherwise specified.
3) Formwork will be water tight and constructed so that there will be no loss of material or
concrete bleed.
4) Where metal ties are permitted internally, they will be removed without damaging the
concrete shall be filled with non shrink mortar of the same grade as that of the concrete
member.
5) All permanently embedded concrete will have a minimum cover as specified for that
element of concrete.
6) Formwork will be thoroughly cleaned and coated with approved formwork release agent
prior to installation.
7) Prior to striking of concrete, it will be determined that the concrete is of sufficient age and
strength.
8) Formwork will be removed without damage to concrete.
9) Formwork will be thoroughly cleaned and coated with approved formwork release agent
prior to re - installation.

Erection procedure:
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The area where the erection is taking place to be checked by the foreman and the safety
officer. The surface to be perfectly cleaned. The shutter which is fabricated at the Carpentry
yard is lifted safely using the crane. Great care should be taken to lift the shutter. While
hooking the sling, the sling to be put onto lifting eye as per panel drawing. The column is
erected at the required place and proper support is given using push-pull props which is drill
fixed on the slab. Ensure the tie-rods are properly fixed with wing plate, and ensure that
column/wall shutters are well aligned. After all the supports on the shutter are checked the
crane sling is released.

Stripping procedure:

The area where the stripping is taking place to be checked by the foreman and the safety
officer. Slings to be placed onto lifting hook as per panel drawing. Crow bar to be used for
disengaging wall or column shutters from the concrete surface. Once shutters are
disengaged, crane will lift shutters. All dismantled materials are to be stacked back in its
allotted areas and should not be scattered around site causing tripping and falling hazard.

Concrete Placement Procedure

Concrete will be placed with either crane & skip or Mobile pump. Concrete will be consolidated
by using immersion vibrators and by small diameter vibrators for areas of heavy rebar
congestion. Care is taken not to over vibrate the concrete or use the vibrator to convey
concrete within the formwork. Concrete pouring will be planned and continuous.

The concrete trucks will be guided in and out of the site so that there is smooth flow without
any hindrances to the pour and the public at large. The concrete trucks will be sent to the
concrete sampling area before it is allowed to enter the pour area for carrying out mandatory
quality checks. Appropriate lighting will be installed surrounding the perimeter walls and at the
building foot prints as required. A standby electrician will be made available throughout the
pouring operation. Adequate first aid facility will be provided at site, and all safety precautions
ensured. Adequate first aid facility will be provided at site, and all safety precautions ensured.

SAMPLING AND TESTING REGIME:

General Notes:

1) Concrete Placed will be as per approved mix design.

2) Additives will be dozed at the batching plant itself (if required).
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3) Concrete will be conveyed from batching plant to location of pour in purpose built mixer
trucks.
4) No water will be allowed to be mixed at the location of the pour.
5) Surface that is to receive concrete shall be clean and must be kept moist by spraying a fine
water mist.
6) Vibrators will not be used to cause concrete to flow into its position.
7) Approved curing methods will be adopted on completion of concreting.

Records:

ƒ Approved Submittals for Materials To Be Used.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Work in charge to conduct a toolbox meeting and communicate the Risk Assessment to
the workers before the commencement of the activity.
2. Work in charge should be check all lifting devices before lifting and ensure that no loose
materials and load was stacked properly. Fore man should check the area at the end and
starting of activity
3. Scaffolding fore man to provide a safe working platform for the personals doing the
column erection.
4. Materials to be stacked properly and maintain good house keeping at all time. Chin strap
must be wear during the time of activity.
5. A full time safety officer will be available at site during the entire duration of the
concreting to monitor all safety aspects, and will ensure that all safety guidelines and
procedures as enlisted in the Safety plan are followed.
6. Tradesmen & Helpers should wear suitable protective clothing, safety shoes & hard hats.
7. Personnel working on heights will be required to wear safety belts.
8. Personnel will not be allowed to travel in man cage, when the skip is being lifted or
lowered.
9. Site engineers/Foreman must ensure that the work is carrying out safely.
10. Necessary Guard rails and Toe boards will be erected as directed.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1) All waste materials removed from the site will be transported and dumped at approved
dumping areas.
2) Disposal will be carried out as per the local legislation and practices in force.
3) Concrete trucks will be permitted to washout or discharge waste concrete in designated
areas only.
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