Client: Jabal Omar Dev.  PMC: Hill  Main Consultant: Ehaf  Contractor: RCC
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METHOD STATEMENT

JABAL OMAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

METHOD STATEMENT NO.: REV : 00

DIVISION 04: MASONRY

Title: Method Statement For Block Works

REVIEWER /
REV DATE STATUS REVISION DETAILS APPROVER
RCC EHAF

00 27.11.14 FA First submission for approval.

 
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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE / OBJECTIVES
2. REFERENCES
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS
4. RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION
5. RESOUCES
5.1 Materials
5.2 Tools & Equipment
5.3 Personnel
6. PROCEDURE
6.1 Standard Walls
6.2 Fire Stopping
6.3 Control Joints
6.4 Expansion Joints
6.5 Construction of Lintel Beams
7. QUALITY CONTROL
8. DISTRIBUTION

 
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1. SCOPE / OBJECTIVES:
This method statement provides the controlled sequence of the methodology that will be
used for Installation and testing of CMU Masonry Block Works activity. This is to ensure
that all activities are in fully compliance with applicable standards, drawings and
specifications of the project.

2. REFERENCES:

1) Project Specifications (Section 04810)

2) Approved Shop Drawings
3) Project Quality Plan
4) Project HSE Plan

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS:

Specific safety measures have to be followed as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the Project Safety Plan.

a) Unsufficient Lighting

 Adequate lighting to be provided to work location.

 All the electrical accessories will be of industrial type.
 All the cables will be concealed / above head.

b) Task lighting

 Connected cables to be secured / tied properly to avoid trip hazards.

 In addition to the fixed lightings, Portable lights will be on standby.
 All electrical fittings used will conform to industrial standards.

c) Emergency arrangements

 Contact numbers of personnel concerned to be displayed, on each floor.

 Emergency response team to be designated and on standby.
 Emergency routes and exists to be clearly marked.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION:

 The Construction Manager is overall responsible for the implementation of this

method statement and ensures that his team of Engineers, Foreman and
subcontractors are aware of this method statement and the all resources – human,
material and equipment’s are available to carry out the work as planned and without
any delay.

 
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 The Site Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the approved shop
drawings, and in accordance with this method statement. He is also responsible to
ensure adequate equipment and materials are available for blockwork installations
are in place prior to the starting of work.

 The QA/QC Engineer is responsible to ensure that work has been done as per the
specification and drawings; inspections are done as per the Inspection and Test
plan and offer works for Consultant’s inspection after verification.

 The Safety Engineer is responsible to ensure that all Safety precautions are in
place as per the project safety plan, and that all personal on site are using the
required Personal Protective Equipment’s like – Helmet, Gloves, Shoes, and
Coveralls

5. RESOURCES:

5.1 Materials
 Hollow Blocks
 Solid Blocks
 Premix Cement-Sand Mortar
 Grout
 Water
 Ties & Anchors
 Horizontal Reinforcement mesh Hot Dip Galvanized
 Vertical Reinforcement – Steel Bars
 Fire Stop Sealant
 Filler Board

5.2 Tools & Equipment

 Scaffolding
 Mason Tools
 Spirit Level
 Transparent Hose tubes and string rope for leveling
 One Bagger Mixer
 Grinder
 Power Drill
 Cutting Machine

 
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 Chisel Hammar
 Tower Crane
 Hoist for lifting materials to higher level

5.3 Personnel
 Construction Manager
 Site Engineers
 QA/QC Engineers
 Safety Officer
 Site Foreman
 Masons (Applicators)
 Helpers

6. PROCEDURE:

 Before installation, examine rough-in and built-in construction for piping systems to
verify actual locations of piping connections.
 Make sure all proper installations, cutting and levelling tools are ready for use at the
site.
 Prepare and clean site of all waste, obstruction and excess concrete layer on the
flooring prior to beginning any of the work.
 Leave openings for equipment to be installed before completing masonry. After
installing equipment, complete masonry to match the construction immediately
adjacent to opening.
 If cutting is required to provide a continuous pattern or to fit adjoining construction,
cut units with motor-driven saws; provide clean, sharp, unchipped edges. Allow units
to dry before laying unless wetting of units is specified. Install cut units with cut
surfaces and, where possible, cut edges concealed.
 The floor slab where CMU walls to be built will be chipped and cleaned.
 Prepare a sufficient amount of cement, sand and water ready for mixing at the time of
installation.
 Make sure that all materials and quality of work meet the requirements of the
specifications and shop drawings.

 
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 Prepare the floor for installation of first course by washing with water and keeping
area moist for proper bonding.
 Set-out the first course (base course) as a mock up with proper levelling. This course
will act as the foundation course for the remaining levels.
 Prepare the mortar mix. Make sure not to mix a large batch. Mix enough mortar for
your immediate work. Any excess mix will be discarded. No mix will be used after left
standing.

6.1 Standard Walls

 A running bond system is to be used for installation and any cutting of blocks will be
done with the proper cutting tools or half blocks are to be used where applicable.
 Lay out walls in advance for accurate spacing of surface bond patterns with uniform
joint thicknesses and for accurate location of openings, movement-type joints,
returns, and offsets.
 Lay concealed masonry with all units in a wythe in running bond or bonded by
lapping not less than 50 mm. Bond and interlock each course of each wythe at
corners. Do not use units with less than nominal 100-mm horizontal face dimensions
at corners or jambs.
 Drill and grout steel reinforcement before installation of 1st layer of CMU blocks.
 Place mortar in masonry unit bed joint back 6mm from edge of unit grout spaces,
bevel back and upward. Permit mortar to cure before placing grout.
 Install the first course using block and mortar as per plan and wall location. Make
sure the base course is properly leveled and straight with proper jointing distances as
per specifications.
 Connect the first course to the wall or column with the proper metal accessories as
per specifications and as indicated in approved shop drawings. Make sure to install
the required filler board backing rod at connection to walls and columns. At the
connection to the reinforced side walls and columns, use corrugated tie anchors (L
shaped) as per specifications to tie to column and walls every 3 courses continuously
on center. Make sure the anchors are secured with butt head pans explosive
cartridges.

 
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 Continue the next 3 courses, maintaining the proper level. Maintain a proper flush
wall and running bond construction. Wet the installed blocks and new blocks prior to
installation to prevent too rapid drying out of the mortar but make sure they are not
over saturated with water. This should apply to all block works.
 Make sure excess mortar from joint are continuously removed in order to have proper
packed joints.
 Do not shift blocks or tap masonry units after mortar has initially set.
 Perform on site cutting with proper tools for straight, clean and unchipped edges.
 At the top of course number 3, install a 3.76mm ladder mesh reinforcement laid on
top and remaining course. Repeat this process every 3 courses until the ceiling slab
or ceiling beam is reached.
 For connection with the ceiling slab or ceiling beam, use rigid steel anchor (block wall
up blinding anchor) as per specifications and as indicated in the approved shop
drawings.
 Fasten partition top anchors to structure above and build into top of partition. Grout
cells of CMUs solidly around anchors and push tubes down into grout to provide 13-
mm clearance between end of anchor rod and end of tube. Space anchors 1200 mm
o.c. unless otherwise indicated.
 Horizontal 10mm joint between block work internal partition and soffits of beams or
slab shall be left clear and free from mortar and compressible joint filler shall be
placed into the joints.
 All corners and intersection of block work walls are to be bonded or tied at every
other course for the full height of the wall, unless movement joints are required (see
specifications for the type of accessories used)
 For all opening in block work walls, build two continues voids of hollow block work for
the full height of the wall immediately adjacent to the opening: they are to be
completely filled concrete or grout. The two filled voids are to be reinforced with 1
number 12mm. dia steel bar per void at 1250mm O.C. and secured with tying wire.
 Horizontal bond beams: Where horizontal bond beams are required for lateral
support, they shall be located at the door height or as directed by the Engineer.
 Lintels, pad stone etc. shall be true to the line and level and bedded on mortar of the
specified quality.

 
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 For the 200mm x 400mm post, install 6T12 vertical bars and T10 stirrups spaced at
every 200mm. Construct necessary formwork.
 After completion of installation, cure the CMU blocks prior to plastering.

6.2 Fire Stopping

At fire-rated partitions, treat joint between top of partition and underside of structure
above to comply with Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems." of
Specifications.

6.3 Control Joints

General control joints to limit cracking due to shrinkage are to be incorporated into
the block works at center.

6.4 Expansion Joints

 Provide horizontal, pressure-relieving joints by either leaving an air space or inserting

a compressible filler of width required for installing sealant and backer rod specified
in Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants," but not less than 10 mm.

6.5 Construction Of Lintel Beams That Terminates Into The Walls

 Upon reaching the required height for openings, install the lintel beams above the
openings (for doors, windows etc).
 Provide 2T12 & 2T14 (Top & Bottom) as main bar and T10 200c/c as stirrups for
lintel beam.
 Install the pre-fabricated or cast-in place lintel beam above the door openings with
extension of 20cm at lintel beam.
 Construct the required formwork and pour concrete upon satisfactory of the work.
 At exposed faces of expansion joints, the filler shall be cut back 20mm on completion
of the structure and the joint sealed with joint sealant.

 
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7. QUALITY CONTROL:

QA/QC Engineer should verify the work has been carried out as per approved shop
drawings and Inspection Request to be raised for the installation works.
However, the following points shall be ensured, in particular;
 The appropriate and approved material is used.
 The appropriate equipment is used.
 Skilled labor is used.

8. DISTRIBUTION:

Copies of this method statement will also be issued to the following for information/
action/comments: -
 Construction Manager
 Site Engineer
 HSE Engineer
 QA/QC Engineer

 
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