Method Statement - Concreting Work

CONCRETING WORK

OBJECTIVE
Method on how the concreting works are carried out

MATERIALS
Ready mixed concrete

PLANT, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

PREPARATORY WORKS
1. Request for design mix based on the concrete grades specified on structural drawings from the
Ready Mixed Concrete Supplier(s).
2. Submit the proposed design mix to client / client’s representative for approval.
3. Submit request for inspection of structural members with client / client’s representative prior to
concreting works using Structural Work (Reinforcement / Concrete) Inspection Checklist and Inspection
and Test Plan.
4. Carry out receiving inspection of ready mixed concrete as per Material Receiving Inspection
Checklist.
5. File completed Material Receiving Inspection Checklist as per Project Filing Index.

WORK METHODOLOGY
1. Take concrete cube samples for quantity specified in the contract document.
2. Mark the location of pour for concrete received on the delivery docket and checklist as reference
and identification.
3. Provide adequate equipment, machinery and manpower to carry out the concreting works.
4. Place concrete on designated locations using concrete pumps and / or crane assisted concrete
buckets.
5. Start concreting from a fresh location or a predetermined construction joint and continue
uninterrupted up to the next predetermined construction joint or to completion.
6. If concreting is to commence from a construction joint, roughen the joint before placing the
concrete when wire mesh is not available.
7. Place concrete from the lowest point to the final concrete level in one operation in horizontal
layers.
8. Compact concrete by mechanical vibrators. Ensure that concrete is worked into the corners of the
structural members.
9. After the concrete has set, carry out curing works by applying curing compound.

After backfilling works the next is casting slab on grade (ground), make sure that
all the area beneath grade slab have been properly backfilled and compacted.
Approval must be obtained from the Engineer for waterproofing and backfilling
works prior to start slab on grade casting.

Here is the method statement of Slab on Grade preparation and concrete

1. Title
Method Statement for Casting Slab on Grade

2. Purpose and scope

3. Work procedure
1. Site planning
 Delivery – fresh concrete shall be batched from the approved supplier of
concrete. Concrete will be delivered direct to the site and to be received by
assistant Quality Engineer for checking of the required criteria of concrete.
The assistant QC Engineer will make sure the concrete delivered is as per the
approved design mix for the situated member to be casted.
 All data for testing on fresh concrete at site shall be recorded on the
concrete pour card.
2. Preparation
 After the blinding is casted and placement of waterproofing is done, the
preparation and casting for slab on grade shall be done.
 Fix the reinforcement steel as per the approved drawings, sometimes A393
BRC mesh is indicated in the drawing and most commonly use in 250mm
thick concrete grade slab.
 Any loose binder or ties along the splices reinforcement steel shall be re-
tightened. Bend inward the free ends of the binding wire or ties.
 Use PVC spacer for vertical bars and concrete spacer for bottom as
concrete covers.
 Ensure and coordinate with MEP staff for any MEP works required on the
area as per approved drawings.
 Fix the forms such; supports, sleeves etc., if any.
 Any damaged materials used for form work or shutter like plywood shall
not be used.
 All surface of forms or shutter facing concrete shall be treated with
shuttering oil and dampen with water few minutes before concrete will be
poured.
  Clean the slabs on grade using air compressor for dust or any small
particles or deleterious materials that may impair the workability of concrete.
 The surveyor will then checked the level of the projected top surface of the
slab and place level strips if necessary to mark the exact level.
 The concreting are as must be arranged with necessary equipment or tools
for concreting use such as vibrators, power float machine, shovel etc.
 Skilled and unskilled labor shall need to use safety requirements such as
safety helmet, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, vest etc.
 Safety devices and safety warnings shall be provided starting from the site
entrance gate till the casting area.
 Proper lighting must be available in case of night concreting.

3. Concrete pouring
 The concrete mixer must be stopped at the check point for the inspection of
slump test and to obtain sample cubes for test.
 One set of cubes shall be taken every 50 cubic meter concrete, each set
consist of 6 cubes, 3 cubes to be tested on 7th days and 3 cubes to be tested
for 28th days.
 Extra three cubes can be made for re-checking if in case circumstances may
happen.
 Unload the concrete within 90 minutes from the batching plant loading
time.
 Compact the concrete properly by using mechanical vibrators, extra
vibrator shall be available in case of any shortage or mechanical problems.
  Use approved hardener material after casting concrete when required. Make
sure applications shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
 Use the power float for the smooth finish surface purpose. Store extra
power float near the casting area in case of any mechanical malfunctioning.
 Cure the casted area properly with covering concrete with hessian cloth and
polythene sheet on top but before placing the concrete wet the hessian with
water.
 Cure the concrete by spraying water three times per day for a period of 7
days.
 The casted area or member shall be protected by placing barricade to
prevent plants and machineries damaged the concrete.
 Concrete pour card shall be filled by Quality Engineer and to be submitted
to the Engineer including concrete delivery notes, this task will be done
whenever required.
 Concrete cube test report shall be submitted to the Engineer

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4. Safety
1. All works shall comply with safety procedure or instruction set out in project
safety plan and municipality rules and regulations.
2. Basic PPE to be worn by all staff and laborers.
3. Trained operator and banksman would be engaged to control or operate heavy
equipment machine.
4. Provide sufficient lighting whenever night casting.
5. Equipment and tools
1. Concrete Pump
2. Concrete Mixer
3. Mini truck
4. Bob cat
5. Concrete vibrators
6. Wheel borrow
7. Slump tray
8. Slump cone and other associated tools
9. Rubber hammer
6. Materials and References
1.  C40/20 Concrete Grade with additives
2. Deformed bars or A393 BRC mesh
3. Approved drawing