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1. LOCATION & SCOPE

1.1 Location: Sub Structure- Raft Foundation

This method statement defines that activities and the sequences which are to be
carried out in pouring
1.2 Scope:
 LEVELING & COMPACTION
 ANTI TERMITE & Polyetheylene Gauge
 PCC BLINDING
 SOLID BLOCK
 VERTICAL WATERPROOFING
 HORIZONTAL WATERPROOFING
 REINFOCEMENT-RAFT
 CONCRETE CASTING -RAFT

2. DEFINITION & REFERENCES:

2.1 Definition;
Client: Azizi Investments

Consultant/ Engineer- CV Tech Consultant Engineer

Contractor: Al Fada Cont. & Gen. Maint.LLC
DM- Dubai Municipality

2.2 References:
Contract Documents
Program of Works
Material and Drawing Submittal Schedule
Project Safety Plan and Procedures
3. PERSONNEL & RESPONCIBILITY :
3.1 Personnel:
PM - Project Manager
CM - Construction Manager
SE - Site Engineer
QAlQC - Quality Assurance
FM - Foreman
CH - Charge Hand
SU - Surveyor

3.2 Responsibilities:
PM - Over all in-charge of the project
- Shall arrange the resources and equipment required accordingly at site
CM/SE - shall control, monitor and direct the FM/CH and workforce for the
operations QA/QC - shall conduct surveillance the operation according to the
specifications. FM/CH - shall execute the operation deploying the workforce
SU - shall give all reference levels as a working point.
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4 - PROCEDURE:
4.1 COMPACTION:
 Once achieve the required depth, contractor will be execute the
Compaction (Well Compacted Soil 95% MDD) and adequate test as per
specification and reported by Authorized laboratory and approved by
Engineer.

4.2 ANTI TERMIT:

4.2.1 Tools & Equipment Required :
 Can
 Safety Gloves
 Mixing Machine
 Power Sprayer
 Securing Pin
4.2.2 HSE Requirements :
 Al employer shall be provided with complete personal protection equipment PPE.
 All workers shall be provided with proper tools and equipment to execute
the work safely.
 To follow the Material Safety Date.
4.2.3 Storage :
 As per Manufacture Recommendation
4.2.4 Material :
 Prothor 200 SC Termiticide
4.2.5 Application :
 Prior to application, compaction and final grading shall be complete
and areas Shall be sufficiently dry to absorb toxic chemicals, and ready to receive
treatment.
 Anti Termit work proceed with Trakhees Authorized Sub Contractor ( Terminex).
 Once Start to applicate the Anti termit , isolate the area with warning taps to
prevent the people from entering during the treatment.
 Spray the termiticide (Prothor 200 SC) as per manufacture recommendation.
 Do not allow people to enter the treated area until the soiLabsorbs the termiticide
( Average 2 hours)
 Treatment shall be applied prior to placement of vabour barrier.
 Blinding must be casted within 24 hours (Max).
Additional treatment shall be applied to all structural penetration of utilities
plumbing drain pipes, electrical conduits, grounding rods, and etc.) .
 The QC inspector shall be conduct the inspection through WIR.

4.3 PCC WITH POLYTHENE SHEET

4.3.1 Tools & Equipment Required :
 Concrete Pump
 Truck Mixer Concrete
 Vibrator
 Shovels
 Floats
 Survey Instruments
4.3.2 HSE Requirements :
 Al employer shall be provided with complete personal protection equipment PPE.
 All workers shall attend safety induction and training course to identify al
hazards associated with this work
 Follow the Approved Project HSE Manual and Trakhees Regulation.
4.3.3 Material :
 Polythene Sheet 1000 Gauge (Approved by Engineer).
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 Cement
 Sand
4.3.4 Application :
 After Anti Termite application contractor shall be proceed a 1000 gauge polythene
Sheet as approved from engineer.
 The newly placed Anti-termite shall be properly covered by using approved
polythene sheet commonly with a 1000 gauge thickness.
 The concrete must cast within 24 hours after the Anti-termite has been placed.
 The contractor shall be prepare a sketch showing the casting areas, pump and
trucks access, pump location, concrete trucks check points and submit to the
Engineer.
 Skilled laborers provided with all safety requirements such safety helmet,
overalls, safety shoes, goggles. gloves, vest etc.
 Safety precautions shall be taken in to considerations starting from the site
entrance gate including the pump and trucks access till the surrounding of the
casting area.
 Proper light must be available for when of concrete pouring at night.
 The concrete trucks must unload the concrete within One-and-a-half hours from
the batch loading time.
 Before placing the blinding, ensure that the compaction test have been done and
approved, anti-termite treatment was completely sprayed and the inspection
approved.
 The casted blinding shall be cured properly with covering wet hessian clothe.
 Concrete must be cured from two to three times daily for a period of 7 days.
 The blinding shall then be protected with safety warning device to prevent the
casted blinding from damages may cause by the working machineries.
 The surface of blinding shall be made smooth, repair of thermal cracks and make
true leveling to receive water proofing bitumen.
 The QC inspector shall be conduct the inspection through WIR.

4.4 SOLID BLOCK WORK:

4.4.1 Tools & Equipment Required :
 Table grinder for Block Cutting
 Scaffolding Platforms
 Trowels & Hand tools
 Mixer Machine
 Wheel barrow
 Masonry Barrow
 Masonry Saw
 Mason Square
 Sprit Level
 Water Level
 Line Dory
 Plumb bob
 Survey Instruments
4.4.2 HSE Requirements :
 Prior to the construction of the block wall , a scaffold spanning the work area is
constructed up to the level of construction. The scaffold is to be able to hold the
material that is to be used in the block wall construction. Scaffolding will be
erected so that it will allow watch mason free access without being tied off.
 Al workers working at height will have to wear safety harness with lanyard.
 Periphery of the building will be barricaded.
 Follow the Approved Project HSE Manual and Trakeesh Regulation.

4.4.3 Storage & Handling :

 All materials shall be stored/protected to the approval of the
Engineer and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
 Blocks a suitable hard standing shall be prepared for storing blocks.
They shall not be off‐loaded by tipping from vehicles, but shall either be off‐
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loaded by hand or in pallets by means of a forklift truck, crane or
similar lifting device.
 Broken and rejected blocks shall be stacked separately and removed from Site a
s soon as possible.
 Cement purchased in bulk shall be stored in purpose built containers
that are maintained in good condition, all to the approval of the
Engineer.
 Sand shall be stored on a lean flat prepared surface, which allows
adequate drainage.

4.4.4 Material :
 Solid Block 200mm
 Cement
 Sand
 Stiffener /Accessories
4.4.5 Installation :

 Once Complete the PCC, Scaffolding work shall be proceed require area of
150mm solid block work.
 Block deliver to site shall be carefully unloaded & handled to prevent chipping
and breakage and random sample to be sent for testing.
 Block shall be store in dry location on plank platforms of adequate size.
 First layer of block to be fully set out with proper alignment.
 Blocks shall be properly laid on a full bed of mortar. Mortar joint thickness shall be
as per specification.
 Mortar made on site should preferably be mixed by machine.
 Mortar Mix shall be (1: 3) using SCR cement.
Add and mix thoroughly, Mix no more mortar at a time.
 Setting out of the block works will be done by a surveying crew.
 String Lines will be set for laying of block, the level will be checked by the mason
on every layer.
 Foundation PCC shall be wetted, cleaned of all laitance, dirt or loos aggregates
and then removed prior to application of mortar.
 All Block shall be well soaked before being used.
 Block shall be laid in a full bed of mortar on bearing surface with coarse level and
accurately gauged to achieve the required tolerances.
 Al joints shall be uniform and shall not exceed 12mm. The block work shall be
carried up in a uniform manner no one portion being raised more than 1000mm at
one time.
 Wall Stiffener shall be provided as necessary to maintain stability of work.
 After complete laying of the blocks, the exposed surfaces shall be cleaned
thoroughly to remove dirt, stains, mortar splashes and other blemishes.
 The QC inspector shall be conduct the inspection through WIR.

4.5 WATER PROOFING VERTICAL & HORIZANTAL:

 Surface shall be cleaned free from dust, oil or grease, foreign object and other
curing component. Loosely adhering particles such as rust scale, mortar particles
etc. should be removed with wire brush or other suitable means.
 Application as per specification and sub-contractor method statement.
Attached Appendix -1
 The QC inspector shall be conduct the inspection prior to application of primer
through WIR.

4.5.1 PROTECTION:
 Apply uniform thickness of Screed over the horizontal water proofing membrane
as per specified and approved, which is placed horizontally on the concrete
blinding.
 Apply protection board on the vertical water proofing membrane as per specified
and approved.
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4.6 RAFT RAINFORCEMENT:

4.6.1 Tools & Equipment Required :
 Cutting / Bending Machine
 Cranes
 Hand Tools, Hand Saw, Wire Cutter, Brush
 Line dory/String
 Measuring Tapes
 Survey Equipment
4.6.2 Health & Safety Requirements :
 Safety of the personnel and properties is to be given prime importance and all the
works to be carried out without causing any accident or property damages
 Follow the Approved Project HSE Manual and Trakeesh Regulation.
4.6.3 Storage & Handling :
 The reinforcement shall be ordered & procured from the approved cut & bend sub
contractor/ supplier.
 On receipt of the material on the site reinforcement shall be checked against the
documentation to ensure compliance. Once the delivery order and mill certificate
have been stamped approved and accepted the material shall be staked in the
storage yards/ laydown area.
 The Storage yards shall be set up to ensure that the quality of the reinforcement
does not fall below acceptable limits before placement at site.
 Keep material covered Whenever Possible.
 Handle and stack material to prevent deformation.
4.6.4 Material :
Reinforcement Steel as per Specification & engineer approval.

4.6.5 Fixing & Installation :

 The cutting and bending of steel reinforcement for that particular structural
element will commence as per the approved shop drawing and bar bending
schedule. The bar tolerance as per specification. Bar shall be bent cold by the
application of slow steady pressure.
 The Cu length will be marked with a steel measuring tape as shown in the BBS.
 For straight bars, after cutting the required numbers, it will be bundled and tagged
with bar mark number and stack for delivery to site.

 Steel fixing to be done as per Trakhees, DM approved drawings.

 Steel fixing foremen will check the marking tag of the cut and bend steel
and distribute to designated location in sequence.
 Setting out shall be marked by the surveyor prior to proceeding.
 Steel shall be placed in position as per approved shop drawings
 Spacer Blocks of approved type will be used to maintain the cover.
 Support the reinforcing bar by approved spacer appropriately to prevent
displacement during concrete operation. Thickness of cover block shall be
as per approved shop drawing or Specification.
 Overlap location and additional bar shall be maintained as per approved
shop drawing or specification.
 After completion of main mesh for Raft, Column starter bars shall be
provided as per setting out details.
 For horizontal elements, after completion of the slab decking, the bottom-
most layer will be completed first, followed by the upper layers, spacer and
chairs will be provided as required.
 While fixing of steel reinforcement bars, care will be taken to see that
proper concrete cover is available for bottom, top, sides & edges.
 All Embedment or inserts related to MEP shall be placed as per Approved
Shop Drawings.( If required).
 All reinforcement must be cleared to ensure that it is free from all oil, dust
and deleterious materials.
 After the completion of installation of steel reinforcement and the QC
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inspector shall be conduct the inspection MEP & Reinforcement Clearance.
 Once receive the WIR approval from Engineer, Al fada will apply Trackees (DM)
inspection for final Approval

4.7 RAFT CONCRETE:

4.7.1 Tools & Equipment Required :
 Concrete Pump
 Truck Mixer Concrete
 Vibrator
 Shovels
 Floats
 Survey Instruments Health & Safety Requirements :
4.7.2 Health & Safety Requirements :
 Safety of the personnel and properties is to be given prime importance and all the
works to be carried out without causing any accident or property damages
 Follow the Approved Project HSE Manual and Trakeesh Regulation.
4.7.3 Material :
Ready mix Concrete as per Specification & engineer approval.

4.7.4 Application:

Pre-Concreting

a. I n foundation, after fixing the reinforcements cleaning shall be carried out by blowing
compressed air through a nozzle to the bottom of rebar.
The surveyor shall check the line and levels after which, the QC inspector shall be conduct
inspection.
The QC inspection will ensure that no item such as rebar, spacer block, any embedded item,
has been disturbed or displaced by the cleaning operations.

If a water bar (Water stopper) is to be installed and required in the RCC

or structural element, ensure the following: Water bar is
securely fixed
Water bar is placed in the correct level and alignment
Welded joint are correctly executed.

b. The Engineers inspection shall follow within 24 hour from the timing of Alfada submitted
WIR. If the Engineer finds the works satisfactory, he shall sign off the WIR and release the
work to continue. However, if the Engineer fined some items in the site work need corrective
action, he shall hold the release of work, until such time that deficient items are corrected by
stating the deficiencies o n WIR. The release of work WIR with "Approved" status will
authorize to be inspect by Trakeesh- DM before the commencement of concrete placing.

Placing Concrete

 Ensure the concrete design mixed is approve.

 To check the allowed ambiance temperature for scheduled concrete
pouring
 To check before pouring for concrete temperature limits of 5 deg.
Celsius up to 30 deg. Celsius.
 To ensure all type of newly casted concrete poured structure has cube
samples for monitoring of 7-28 days compressive strength.
a. With the authorization release to start concrete pouring through Trakeesh-DM and
Engineer's approval, concrete of specified strength shall be requested from the approved
ready mix concrete supplier. Concrete of desired designed mix shall be delivered to the site
through transit mixers, each truck having a concrete Delivery Ticket / Receipt, bearing
relevant data of concrete load.
b. Slump and concrete temperature are to be check by Engineers and Alfada representative
base on the designed slump and allowable concrete temperature. Slump is to be
taken by laboratory technician at site applying the required fresh concrete tests as per
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required and requested by Engineer following the fresh code by Trakhees.
d. Adding water to truck mixer is strictly not allowed at all time, Engineer has the right to reject,
cancel the delivered concrete, and recommend to replace with new and or stop the casting in this
reason and purposes.
e. During hot weather, All concrete delivery should be with ice to maintain the temperature before
placing.
f. The concrete shall be deposited by a concrete pump starting from both ends of the formworks at
the typical practice rate 90 cu. m. per hour. Concrete shall be poured as closed as possible to
its final positions, in layers not exceeding 300mm of consolidated thickness. Layers
of concrete shall be carried out in good timing that the concrete in the previous layer has
not attained its initial set before the succeeding layer is laid, and that compaction/vibration in
between layers shall be made good to prevent cold joint.
During the concrete pouring when only one (1) concrete pump is used two to four ~ inch
diameter vibrators shall be used for concrete consolidation, with an additional one(1) unit of
vibrator on standby.
g. Standby concrete pump will be available when pouring a concrete.
h. The concrete shall be poured at a drop height of not more than 0.5 meters. A rope of
1.0 meters length shall be hanged from the open end of the flexible hose of the concrete
pump, to ensure that the hose operator can maintain within the required height.
i. Immediately after placing and compacting, the exposed concrete shall be graded to desired
level.
j. The secured guide shall be removed, the groove left behind shall be filled-in by tamping and
whole surface area shall be finished with a wood float. Dosing with water shall not be allowed.
k. Wood float finish shall be provided to unformed surfaces, in case no finish type is specified from
the drawings.
During hot weather, the forms and reinforcements shall be sprayed with cold water, 30minutes
before commencement of pouring, and it shall be cleaned damp immediately, wi t h ou t p e n d i n g
water at the base of the structure ready for pouring. In cold times, the surface of the slab shall
be covered with thick sheet of polyethylene in 1000 microns.
Also for concreting during hot weather at summer months, the
temperature of concrete when deposited "does not" exceed 30 deg. Celsius.
I. Aggregate stockfile shall be shielded from direct sunlight and sprayed with fresh water,
mixing water for concrete shall be refrigerated or have flaxes of ice added, cement shall be
stored in white color silos or sheds and using all precaution required to keep good record of
concreting.

m. General Foreman shall be responsible for routine inspection during concrete pouring to
ensure that all works are proceeding according to this method statement and the project
specification.

n. If there is problem or non-compliance to specifications for this method statement, The

Construction Manager shall be notified immediately in order to provide early remedial actions.

Protection Of Fresh Concrete:

No vibrations-producing heavy equipment shall be allowed to work around the structure

where concrete has been poured, until after 24 hours from pouring completion.

a. In case of rains, finished surface of fresh concrete shall be covered by Polyethylene 1000
microns plastic sheet until it has adequately hardened as to resist surface damage. Such
sheets shall always be available, stored near the site.

b. In case of dry winds, all exposed already-finished surfaces of fresh concrete shall be
covered with polyethylene sheets and sealed with adhesive tapes. Care shall be taken as to
cover immediately the surface partially finished, even before the entire pour is going on and
has yet to be completed. Polyethylene sheets and Masking tapes shall be always available
near site during concreting.

Concrete Delivery:
All concrete delivering truck mixer shall be accompanied each with a concrete batch
ticket or delivery receipt. With the site engineer or his representative shall check these
tickets against the concrete requisition form to ensure that the delivered concrete is
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same as the requested one. He shall be also received the concrete load by signing the
ticket or delivery receipt.

1. QC Inspector shall check the type of delivered concrete and ensure the delivered concrete to site is
the define one, and ensure that any additive shall be added to the concrete on site under the
consultant approval additive material recommendation. (Refer to approved design mix)

2. QC Inspector shall write the time of arrival and departure of concrete truck mixer from site on the
ticket or delivery receipt.

3. Truck mixer shall return to the batching plant, after discharging its concrete load. Delivery ticket or
receipt, properly Signed from the pouring site shall be stamped by a time clock, marking the truck
arrival at the batching plant.
Concrete Curing:

The finished surface will be cleaned ensuring that it is free from contaminants.
Curing c o m p o u n d a s per the E n g i n e e r ’ s recommendation can be used, the
application of the curing compound shall be comply strictly with the manufacturer's
instruction.
From the above curing method, variation shall be adopted when concreting during
hot weather with the following:

In case of large area as in continuous pour, the curing operation shall commence
immediately on the completed and surface finished section without waiting for the whole
pouring to be finished.

When the concrete surface is hard enough to resist damage, the

exposed concrete surface shall be closely covered with polythene sheet,
properly secured to prevent removal by wind and development of air
spaces beneath it. This shall be stay in place and moist for seven 7
days

Post Concreting :

1. After completion of the curing period, as specified, a visual inspection shall be

carried out by QC inspector to verify and ascertain that there are no concrete
surface deficiencies.

2. In case of surface deficiencies spotted, appropriate corrective and remedial

repairs shall be initiated immediately, after curing in accordance with method
statement for concrete repairs. After satisfactory corrective repairs of the surface
deficiencies, WIR is raised to get the Engineers approval of works.

5. QUALITY DOCUMENTATION AND FORMS

The following documentation provides an effective frameworks for the control of concreting
activities and verification of compliance with the specified requirement are ensured

WORK INSPECTION REQUEST (WIR)

Site Engineer requesting the QC for inspection of work to initiate the WIR. If the QC is
satisfied with the work, the WIR will be done and forwarded to Engineers .

TRAKEESH DMR (DUBAI MUNICIPALITY REQUEST)

Once Engineer Satisfies and approved the WIR, Contractor shall be proceed for DM Inspection for Final
Approval.

6. ORDERING CONCRETE
After WIR approval, Site engineer will send concrete grade-wise requirement to the
PM to issue a request of concrete to supplier for the scheduled concrete pouring. QC, and
subcontractor representative and Engineers will carry out the inspection of the delivered materials.
Concrete delivery records will kept along with the delivery notes. Concrete p l a c e m e n t recor d will b e
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as per Alfada laboratory a t t a c h e d f orm at . Any delivery not matching the specified, Approved limits
of the concrete parameters will be rejected.

Significantly stages of works shall be ensured b y Project Engineer, Site Engineer,QAQC Engineer
shall monitor if its works was conforming to the Approved drawings and Specifications including
supplier’s recommendations.
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