SETSUMI HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD

CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT

PROJECT: SUPPLY, DELIVERY,

CONSTRUCTION, TESTING,
COMMISSIONING AND PUT INTO
OPERATION OF THE NEW KLIPFONTEIN
VIEW METER CONNECTION CONCRETE
CHAMBER.
Organogram
Project
Manager

Civil
Engineer

Construction
Manager

Supervisor SHE Officer

Crew
1. Method Statement
This Method Statement covers the construction of a meter chamber at Klipfontein, and it
comprise of the following sections: -

a) Subcontractors
b) Materials
c) Plant and Equipment
d) Safety
e) Prior Activities
f) Procedure
g) Responsibilities

2. Subcontractors
2.1 None.

3. Products:
3.1 Concrete for blinding (as approved).

3.2 Concrete for benching and mass concrete (as approved).

3.3 Concrete for structural reinforced concrete (as approved).

3.4 Steel Reinforcement as per approved bar bending schedule to be submitted.

3.5 External Brush-applied tanking membrane and Protection Board (as approved).

3.6 Approved Epoxy resin coating for concrete internal protection

3.7 Approved Cover & Frame

3.8 Approved GRP ladder

3.9 Drainpipe sleeve

3.10 Geotextile fabric

3.11 Puddle/anchor flanges

3.12 GRADE S355JR steel.

3.13 Epoxy resin for fixing dowels

4. Plant and Equipment

4.1 Dewatering Equipment (If required)

4.2 Excavator

4.3 Crane (if required)

4.3 Concrete Mix Truck

4.4 Light Vehicles

4.5 Concrete vibrators

4.6 Surveying Instruments

4.7 Ladders

4.8 Concrete Barricades

4.9 Flagging Tape/Warning Tape

4.10 Concrete Formwork

4.11 Concrete Temp. Gauge

4.12 Slump cone, cube moulds

4.13 Compactor (Plate or Roller)

4.14 Drilling machine

5. Safety

5.1 Activity Hazard Analysis to be submitted for approval.

5.2 Safety Hazards and Precautions

a) Strike Underground Services: Use Locator and/or hand excavation (trial holes)
b) Excavation Collapse: Batter sides to safe slope or provide shoring (as directed by
Geotechnical Consultant) and subject to the Engineer’s approval.
Keep vehicles/equipment safely away from excavation edge.
Keep spoil at least 2.0 meter away from edge.
c) Fall into excavation: Provide fencing, guardrails or flagging tape around edges and
night lights.
Provide banks man when operating equipment near excavation.
d) Crane Accidents: All cranes checked and certified.
Operators professional and well experienced.
Check load indicator, slings and wire ropes daily.
e) Falling Objects: Stand clear during lifting operations.
Wear hard hats.
f) Equipment and Vehicles:
Use Safety belts, Slow down and obey speed limits.
Provide “back-ups” alarms.
Provide banks man when operating equipment near excavation.
g) Confined Space:
Check excavations for snakes and scorpions before entering trenches.
Take precautions against flooding.
Develop rescue procedures.
6. Prior Activities

6.1 Calibrate Surveying Instruments.

6.2 Check for Existing Utilities before excavation (Trial Holes).

6.3 Prepare and get approval of Shop Drawings.

6.4 In case of dewatering, proper water discharge away from work area will be provided.
Permits will be obtained where needed.

7. Procedure

All activities carried out will comply with the Setsumi Holdings’ Inspection Test Plan
which reflects the testing requirements of the contract, and which will be submitted
for approval.
7.1 Survey the area and confirm the chamber position. Survey will be conducted
according to applicable specifications. Exact location of the chamber will be
determined by the surveyor according to the approved drawings.
7.2 Site Establishment.

Site establishment will be done to create a safe and efficient work environment for
construction crew. The surrounding area will be protected from the impact of
construction activities. All required tools will be brought to the site.
7.3 Clear and grub.

The site will be prepared by removing vegetation and other obstructions.

7.4 Excavation works.

Excavation will be conducted to the proper formation level according to SANS 2001-
BE1. Any obstruction encountered on Site will be reported to the Engineer and will be
indicated in a revised shop drawing. Dewatering (If required) will be conducted
according to SANS 1200 A.
Note: The Civil Engineer will be notified if any areas are over excavated or
unsuitable materials are encountered, in which case replacement material will be
used.
7.6 The formation compaction will be done to improve the bearing capacity of the soil,
reduce settlement, and improve the stability of the ground. The formation level will be
to the required lines and grades as detailed in the approved drawings.
Note: Formation compaction is a Hold Point and will be confirmed by the Civil
Engineer before proceeding with blinding concrete.
7.8 Blinding concrete as shown on drawings related will be undertaken after compaction
and the Engineer’s approval is given.
Note: The blinding concrete is a hold point and levels must be checked and
approved by the Engineer’s Inspector before other work proceeds.
7.9 The formwork for the bottom slab will be erected and braced. Recess for joint sealant
application will be allowed around the pipe.
7.10 The reinforcement steel already cut and bent according to approved bar bending
schedule will be fixed.
7.11 Levels will be checked to confirm accuracy as per approved shop drawings.

Note: The steel reinforcement is a hold point and must be checked and approved by
the Engineer before other work proceeds.

7.12 Once all pre-pour aspects are checked and found acceptable by the Civil Engineer,
concrete will be poured according to concrete pouring method statement (after
approval by the Civil Engineer) to the levels shown on the drawings.

7.13 As soon as is practicable, all concrete shall be cured by the application of approved
concrete curing membrane or materials as per SANS 2001-CC1.

7.14 Striking of bottom slab sides formwork will occur 12 hours after pouring unless
otherwise directed by the Engineer.

7.15 Fixing of reinforcement and formwork of the walls will follow the same sequence
starting activity 7.9 through 7.11. Where pipes are built through concrete walls
puddle/anchor flanges will be provided as per approved drawing and securely fixed in
a way not to suffer disturbance or movement during the concrete pouring. Level and
position will be checked after fixing. Concrete pouring will take place after inspection
and approval by the Engineer. Formwork striking will occur 36 hours after concreting
if wall height exceeds 1.2meters. Curing will be as detailed in 7.13.

Note: The formwork fixing is a hold point and must be checked and approved by the
Engineer before other work proceeds.

Note: The wall will be poured in one stage. Pouring heights exceeding 2.5 m will be
subject to the Engineer’s approval. Extension will be fitted to the concrete pump hose
to reduce the height of pouring and avoid segregation and honeycombing. Utmost
care will be taken for well compacting the concrete below the pipe and at acute
angles.

7.16 All foreign materials shall be thoroughly cleaned after striking the formwork. Approved
sealant will be applied along the pipe perimeter. Brush-applied tanking membrane will
be applied to the walls according to specifications and protection board installed as
per manufacturer’s recommendations. And the leak test will be performed.
7.17 Top slab (pre-cast) will be carried out according to drawings to be submitted for
approval.
7.18 GRP ladders will be installed.

7.19 The chamber will be thoroughly cleaned.

7.20 All internal concrete faces will be treated and coated with approved Epoxy coating
system of which method statement will be forwarded along with the material
submittal.
7.21 Backfilling:

Backfilling will proceed in layers.

Backfilling to structures will start only after striking the formwork, applying the
waterproofing system and after the concrete has gained enough strength to sustain
the filling material load and compaction.
7.22 External stairs will be built according to the drawings.

8. Responsibilities

8.1 The Project Manager will coordinate with Construction Manager and ensure that the
necessary resources to implement the approved method statement and ITP have
been allocated to the task.

8.2 It is the Site Supervisor’s duty to organize the work in a safe manner to ensure that
safety and protective equipment are being properly utilized. He must also assure the
method statement procedure is followed and must observe the Hold-points and notify
the Engineer for inspection.
8.3 It is the worker’s duty to properly wear the protective equipment provided and obey
all safety rules. They must also perform the work as described in the method
statement procedure.
8.4 The Civil Engineer will ensure that the site preparation activities are conducted
according to the approved method statement and all in-situ tests according to the ITP
are implemented.
8.5 The Civil Engineer will ensure that the materials being used are in accordance to the
project specifications, the approved method statement and the ITP.
8.6 The Safety, Health and Environment officer will be responsible for overall safety
onsite by ensuring that all the safety protocols are adhered to.