Method statement for Concrete Works

Project name: Project

QA/QC Department Date: 00/00/0000
Method No: 04

Method statement for

Concrete Works

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 Method statement for Concrete Works

Project name: Project

QA/QC Department Date: 00/00/0000
Method No: 04

1.0 Purpose and Scope

1.1 This document describes the principals of the construction method, measures inspection,
quality control and testing scheme for (Concrete Works) for the contract construction of
the project as well as the main equipment which is anticipated for the execution of the
work.
1.2 Applicable to all SUB ELEMENT and MAIN ELEMENT constructed in the project.

2.0 REFERENCE
Reference to Specifications
3.0 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A full and detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of all (Ecologi) staff is included
within the Project Quality Plan. For the works as covered by this method statement, the following
personnel have specific duties.
3.1 Technical office Engineer specific responsibility include :
 Responsible for ensuring that the various submittals are timely undertaken
(materials, method statements, workshop drawings, subcontractors issues, technical
issues)
 Responsible for quotations as required (materials, subcontractors).
 Responsible for ensuring RFI’s are timely undertaken on behalf of (Ecologi )
Responsible for the distribution of documents within (Ecologi) site personnel.
3.2 HSE Site reprehensive specific responsibility include:
 Assisting in the production of any health, safety and environmental documents.
 Monitoring the implementation of health, safety and environmental requirements.
 Undertaking audits and ensuring that corrective and preventive actions are taken
where required.
 Liaison with the senior site staff on health, safety and environmental related matters.
3.3 Site Engineer specific responsibility include:
 Ensuring that the project is managed in a safe manner and meets the requirements of
the project documentation.
 Ensuring that subcontractors and suppliers achieve the on-site required standards.
 Shall refer to the QA/QC Department and the HSE Department for advice and
guidance when required.
 Shall ensure that operatives comply with the relevant method statements, Toolbox
Talks and general site briefings.
3.4 QA/QC Site representative(s) specific responsibility include:
 Carrying out phased inspections as required.
 Preparation of the ITP.
 Ensuring that all required tests are performed and are in compliance with appropriate
specifications.
 Maintaining a record of all QA/QC activities on site.
 Controlling and ensuring all measuring and test equipment on site is properly
calibrated.

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 Controlling all non-conforming products or workmanship, and implementing the

required preventive actions.
 Ensuring that corrective and preventive actions are taken when required.
 Ensuring that the required testing is undertaken by approved independent
laboratories, and that all test results are reviewed.

3.5 Supervisor (s) specified responsibilities include

 To ensure that all operatives and appropriate subcontractors have been briefed as to
the content of the method statement and the works.
 To adequately control the works as required.
 To ensure the works are undertaken in a safe manner.
 To ensure all operatives are adequately training in their respective works.
 Reporting any un-safe practices on site to the (Ecologi) site team.

4.0 EXECUTION PROCEDURE

1-Clearing :
Clearing of all materials including bushes, trees, vegetation, obstruction and rubbish disposed off.

2-Mixing:
concrete shall be produced by mechanical equipment such as concrete batching plant, drum mixers.
acceptable to the Engineer and hand mixing shall not be permitted. Adding water in controlled
amounts. During the mixing cycle shall be done only with the exclusive approval of and under the
direction of the Engineer. Concrete shall be mixed until there is a uniform distribution of constituent
materials and shall be discharged completely from the mixer before the mixer is recharged.
Site concrete mixers shall be equipped with suitable charging hoppers, a water storage tank and water
measuring device and constructed in such a manner that some water will enter in advance of the
cement and aggregate when the mixer is being charged with a batch. The mixing water measuring
device shall have provided with locking facilities in order to prevent tampering by unauthorised
persons. The loss of materials during charging shall not be permitted. The concrete mixers shall be
cleaned of any hardened concrete that may have incrusted on the inside wall of the drum at regular
intervals. Ready-mixed or transit-mixed concrete shall be transported to the site in watertight agitator
or mixer trucks loaded not in excess of the rated capacities for the respective conditions as stated on
the
nameplate. Central mixed concrete shall be plant-mixed for a minimum of 90 seconds per batch and
then shall be truck-mixed or agitated for a minimum of 8 minutes.
concrete shall be mixed at mixing speed for at least 10 minutes immediately after charging the
truck followed by agitation without interruption until discharge.
All central plant, rolling stock, equipment and methods shall conform to ACI Standard 214,
The total elapsed time between the intermingling of the aggregates and cement and the start
of mixing shall not exceed 30 minutes.
2-Ready-Mixed Concrete:
1. The use of ready-mixed concrete in any part of the Work shall require the Engineer's
written approval. Contractor shall satisfy the Engineer on the following:
a. Materials used in ready-mixed concrete comply with the Specification in all respects.
b. Manufacturing and delivery resources of the proposed supplier are adequate to
ensure proper and timely completion.

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3. The specified requirements as to the sampling, trial mixing, testing and quality of
concrete of various grades shall apply equally to ready-mixed concrete.
4. Every additional facility including transport that the Engineer or persons authorized by
him may require for the supervision and inspection of the batching, mixing, testing and
transporting to Site of ready-mixed concrete shall be provided by the Contractor
5. Ready-mixed concrete shall be supplied from an off-site commercial ready-mix plant
approved by Engineer.

3-Form work: Forms preferably of metal shall be used for all concrete work including footings. Forms
shall be so
constructed and placed that the resulting concrete will be of the shape, lines, dimensions, appearance,
and to the elevations indicated on the drawings and conforming to ACI347, "Recommended Practice
for Form work". The Contractor shall submit shop drawings together with calculations for formwork
and
temporary works as requested by the Engineer at no additional cost to the Employer.

4- Compacting
Concrete shall be thoroughly compacted during and immediately after depositing by means of
suitable tools. Internal type mechanical vibrators shall be employed to produce the required
compaction and quality of finish. Suitably experienced operators under close supervision shall
be utilized for compaction and vibration shall be continued sufficiently to produce homogeneity
and optimum consolidation without permitting segregation of the solid constituents. Mechanical
vibrators shall be supplemented by proper wooden spade puddling approximately adjacent tothe forms
to remove bubbles and honeycombs. All vibrators shall operate at not less than
10,000 vibrations per minute (170 Hz) and be of adequate capacity. At least one vibrator shall
be available for every 8 cubic meters of concrete placed per hour. In addition, one spare
vibrator in operating condition shall be on the site. Particular care shall be taken in the regions
of water-stops.

5.Curing and Protection

The Contractor shall protect all concrete work against injury from out side elements and defacement of
any nature during construction operations. All concrete, particularly exposed surfaces shall be treated
immediately after concreting or cement finishing is completed, and shall be provided with continuous
moist curing for at least 7 days regardless of the ambient air temperature. Walls and vertical surfaces
may be covered with continuously saturated burlap or by other approved means. Horizontal surfaces,
slabs, and other items shall be inundated with pool of water to a depth of 1.2 cm and kept continuously
wet with the use of sprinklers.
Finished surfaces and slabs shall be protected from the direct rays of the sunlight to prevent shrinking
and cracking.
6.Removal of Forms
The period of time elapsing between the placing of concrete and the striking of form work shall be
approved by the Engineer after consideration of the loads likely to be imposed on the concrete.

5.0 EQUIBMENTS AND MATERIALS

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Equipment To Be Used Yes Material To Be Used Yes
for formwork: Steel Bracket -Wood &  1-concrete mix (proper % for 
Plywood 9 mm-Tie Rod-hummer - sand, aggregate and water)the
nails-steel angles-levels aggregate should be within the
for pouring: -Mixer: whether designer specification
you’re mixing in a truck, a portable
mixer or a wheelbarrow. -
Wheelbarrows: Ideal for transporting
(or even mixing) small batches of
concrete or tools on the jobsite. -Rubber
boots - work boots-Gloves-Safety
glasses. -Compactors: a compactor
helps settle the stone or aggregate into
position.
Levels-Tape Measures-Moisture
retarders Moisture Barrier-Saws
Shovels-Rakes and come along-
Tampers-Concrete vibrators-Bull
floats-Kneeling boards

Leveling Concrete  2-concrete mix percentages is an 

Trowels: Hand-troweling is common indication for the specific strength
for smaller slabs, or power trowels are needed for the concrete .
often preferred. the concrete should be from a well
troweling blades-Groove cutter/jointer known place ex:(Lafarge).
tool-Edger-Polishers-Grinders-Dust
collection systems
3-the steel should according to the 
grade defined in the design
drawing and also from well
known place (ezz steel-el
masryeen-bishay).
4-supplies for testing the concrete 
(Thermo-hygrometers-Hammer
drills or rotary drills-Concrete
moisture meters) and most
common is sent a 3 cubic standard
samples from the pour to be tested
in a well laboratory (example: in
shams university-Cairo
university) to have the following
test (Concrete cube test -core test)
5-additives may be added to 
enhance the characteristics of the
concrete ( to decrease time -
increase strength -increase
durability-increase chemical
resistance-etc.)

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6.0 QUALITY CONTROL

Quality control staff will ensure performing all work in accordance with Project technical
Specifications and General Quality Control Plan as follow:
● Each activity should be performed by the assigned employee within the organization chart.
● All materials and equipment used in the activities should be approved, inspected and tested
prior to usage.
● Work procedure should follow this method statement and preparatory technical meeting.
● All activities steps should follow ITP1.

7.0 SAFETY

9.1 Safety requirements will be addressed in accordance with the Project General Safety Plan.
9.2 Ensure that sides of excavation will be protected and soil stability of the surrounding areas
will be secured.
9.3 Barricade the excavation area with warning tapes and install Safety signs and notices to
create Safe Working area.
9.4 Concrete pump shall extend their out riggers fully during pouring of concrete, Pumps
discharge hose shall be properly connected & bearing pad to be placed below the wheels of
pumps at the time of pouring.
9.5 Tools and equipment will be inspected periodically by the Contractor to ensure that remain
in proper working order and calibration certifications is current.
9.6 During night works, a suitably trained supervisor will be on site for the full night duration
and adequate lighting shall be provided.
Personal Protective Equipment Yes No Personal Protective Equipment Yes No
Safety Helmet  Gloves
Protective Footwear  Hearing Protection
High Visibility Clothing  Overalls
Eye protection  Body Harness
Face Respirator  Other?

8.0 METHOD STATEMENT RECORDS

8.1 (Concrete Works) work ITP1: to be according to the approved one.

●Please sign to confirm that you have read and understood this method statement.

Name : Company : Signature : Date :

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