1.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Work Procedure is to provide proper guidelines towards quality monitoring and
supervision of grouting work at site as per drawing and specification.

2. SCOPE
This work procedure includes grouting under base plates of machines and structural steel of the Project
site.

3. RELEVENT CODES / SPECIFICATION

 Technical Specification.
 Contract Document
 GFC Drawings / Relevant Drawings
 Approved manufacturer’s specification
 Material Test Certificate (MTC)

4. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS REQUIRED:

 Striking Tool
 Measuring Cylinder
 Mixer drum / pot
 Miscellaneous cleaning and roughness preparation tools
 Curing Arrangement

5. PROCEDURE
The following is the construction sequence

5.1 MATERIALS

5.1.1 Grouting Material / Cementitious Non shrink grout -

 Storage of grouting material shall be done in storage area , which is dry and away from moisture.

5.1.2 Water -
 Water used for mixing and curing shall be clean and free from deleterious materials confirming to
IS: 456.

5.2 GROUTING WORK

5.2.1 Surface Preparation -

 The substrate surface shall be clean properly prior to pouring of grout material.
 All laitance, dirt and loose material shall be removed by wire brushing or chipping.
 The surface shall be free from any oil, grease or scale.
 Several hours (2 - 4 hours) prior to placing, the concrete substrates shall be saturated with
fresh water and excess water shall be removed immediate before poring.

5.2.2 Mixing and placing -

 Necessary formwork shall be used around the portion to be grouted and precaution to be
taken for any leakage.
 Mixing of grouting material shall be done by skilled manpower.
  For larger quantities (50 Kg and above), mechanically powered grout mixer shall be used for
mixing purpose. For lesser quantity, manual mix may be allowed with proper supervision during
mixing.
 The mixing ratio of grout and water shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.
 Consistency of grout mix : The quantity of clean water required to be added to each bag grout to
achieve the desired consistency is given below -

For Pourable:
Water : Powder = 0.16 to 0.17 by weight ( 4.0 liters to 4.25 liters water per bag )

For Flowable:
Water : Powder = 0.17 to 0.18 by weight ( 4.25 liters to 4.5 liters water per bag).

5.2.3 Curing -
 The exposed areas should be thoroughly cured by continuous application of water and / or
wet hessian cloth after final setting of grout .

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6. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY(EHS)

 All necessary PPEs shall be available with all workmen.
 Only trained & experienced workmen shall be deployed for this job.
 Provide sufficient safety protection around the working area.
 All safety requirements to be maintained during the execution of work.