Method Statement for Block Works

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Project Name : VILLA (B+G+2F) BVS-43, AT THE PEARL QATAR
METHOD STATEMENT No: MTS-C-003
REV : 0
ORIGINATOR : AMTC
DISCIPLINE: CIVIL
METHOD STATEMENT FOR BLOCK WORKS.

Title :
Method Statement for Block Works.
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DATE
STATUS
05-Feb-15
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Status Code:
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P : Preliminary
REVISION DETAILS
FOR REVIEW & APPROVAL
FI : For Information
FA : For Approval
REVIEWER / APPROVER
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Main
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where required
Distribution :
Method Statement for Blockworks.

AEB-CSD Quality Forms
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Table of Contents
1.Scope /Objectives
2.Reference
3.Access/Egress
4.Logistics
5.Health and Safety Hazards
6.Definitions
7.Responsibilities / Supervision
8.Procedures /Method to be Employed
9.Training
10.Working hours
11.House keeping
12.Manpower Requirement & Supervision
13.Material Requirement
14.Plant & Equipment Requirement
15.Q.C Approvals and other Documentation
16.Supporting documentation
17.Distribution
18.Other information
19.Site Safety Engineers Approval
20.Attachments (Compulsary)
Risk Assessment
Inspection and Test Plan
Quality Control Check Lists
EXMET Useful detailed drawings.
1. SCOPE & OBJECTIVES

The Purpose of this procedure is to ensure that Block Works are executed in accordance with the contract requirements,
hazards are analyzed, safety procedures implemented all quality assurance/control activities are conducted in a
systematic manner, works inspected and conformance is verified and documented for Villa on BVS-43 at The Pearl
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Qatar.
2. REFERENCES
2.1 QCS 2010 Section 13 Masonry
2.2 QCS 2010 Section 05 Concrete
2.3 Project Health, Safety and Environmental Guidelines
2.4 Project Quality Plan
2.5 Project Inspection and Test Plan Civil Works
2.6 British Standard BS 8110 Structural use of concrete
2.7 Contract Drawing and Specification
3. ACCESS/ EGRESS
Adequate access and egress should be provided to the site. Access will be through designated entrance and exit
pathways only.
4. LOGISTICS
Contractor will deploy a dedicated team for the concreting works.
5. HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS
5.1 All workers involved will be trained in hazard recognition and control measures necessary especially in safe
manual handling techniques.
5.2 Safety system / method of work covering formworks installation, scaffolding erection, block laying, grout mixing
on site and mix transport will be established.
5.3 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn at all times.
5.4 Secure barricades within the area whenever necessary.
5.5 Washing facilities should be provided.
5.6 Provision of scaffolding when working at heights and only qualified persons will erect and dismantle the scaffolds.
5.7 Working area where objects and debris are falling will be declared as restricted zone and will be barricaded.
5.8 Scaffolds will only be used for its intended purpose and capacity. Never used scaffold as blocks storage.
5.9 Wearing safety harness when working on heights shall be strictly implemented to not less than 1.8 meter.
5.10 Keep the work place clean and tidy at all times.
5.11 Only qualified and trained personnel will do the task.
6. DEFINITIONS
AEB Arab Engineering Bureau (Consultant/Engineer)
AMTC Abdullah Al Muftah Trading and Contracting Co., w.l.l (Main Contractor)
MS Method Statement
QCP Quality Control Procedures
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
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ProjectAgency
Name : VILLA (B+G+2F) BVS-43, AT THE PEARL QATAR
ITA Independent Testing
7. RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION
7.1 Project Engineer shall be responsible for the execution of this procedure and to ensure that works are undertaken in
a safe manner to the requisite quality and to the time agreed timescale. He shall advise and coordinate with other
contractors pertaining to access and interface requirements.
7.2 Site Engineer shall be responsible for the site implementation of this procedure including control and the safety of the
workers.
7.3 Surveyor in coordination with site engineer has the responsibility to perform all survey works according to the
approved shop drawings.
7.4 QA/QC Inspector shall be responsible for the supervision of tests and inspection, control approvals for testing and
inspection plan and to arrange documentation required.
7.5 Safety Officer shall be responsible for the strict implementation of safety procedure during work commencements.
8. PROCEDURE / METHOD TO BE EMPLOYED:
8.1
a.
General
All reference shop drawings shall be the latest Issued for Construction drawings showing installation details,
sizes, profiles and reinforcement.
b.
Obtained block supplier and material samples approval prior to start of the work.
8.2
a.
Delivery, Storage and Handling
b.
c.
Store masonry units on elevated platform or pallet in a dry and firm level ground away from vehicular traffic
to avoid contamination.
Blocks to be stored as near as possible to the work, keeping re-handling minimum.
Store sand materials where grading and other required characteristic can be maintained and avoid
d.
e.
contamination or inclusion of other materials is prevented.

Store cementitious materials on elevated platform, under cover, and in a dry location.
Store masonry accessories including metal items in an enclosed and dry location to prevent corrosion and
accumulation of dirt.
f.
Blocks shall be handled properly to prevent damage.
8.3 Methodology for External Walls
a. The pre-insulated masonry units will be supplied by the approved manufacturer (Khalid Cement Industries) and
will comply the requirements of ASTM C140 and BS EN 772.
b. The masonry walls shall be as noted and shown on approved shop drawings and schedules.
c. For site batching of mortar mix, standard size containers should be used to ensure correct proportion of
materials. The use of shovels to gauge the amount of materials cannot be relied upon to give consistent
performance. Additives should only be used upon the Designers permission, and with the advice from the
manufacturer. Machine mixing is recommended to achieve a thorough blend of mortar.
d. It is a good practice to dampen the masonry units before laying, and to lay the mortar beds in shorter lengths to
reduce rapid loss of water from the mortar through evaporation before the next course is being laid.
e. As the masonry blocks is being erected, lay stainless mesh reinforcement (Exmet) in the mortar joints at every
4th layer. Where 2 pieces of reinforcement are joined, an overlapping of minimum 150mm should be provided.

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Namefor: VILLA
BVS-43,
AT THE PEARL QATAR
Lintels should be
installed
doors(B+G+2F)
and windows
opening.
f. A layer of metal lathing (mesh reinforcement) should be provided at the following locations to minimise the
development of cracks: interfaces between brick and RC elements; around door frames; around steel lintels; and
around openings for electrical services.
g. MEP services that penetrate the external walls should be housed in trunking boxes (if possible), with the
surrounding gaps properly sealed to prevent any leakage.
h. Mortar infill should be properly compacted between the last course of masonry unit and the beam/ slab soffit .
Joints should be checked after excess mortar is removed from the brick face to ensure that the joints are properly
filled.
8.4
a.
b.
Setting Out
Setting out of the block work shall be made and inspected by AEB representative before proceeding further.
Care must be taken to ensure accuracy of initial setting out and it is important to maintain uniformity of joint
c.
thickness and alignment of vertical joints.

When setting masonry, care should be taken to reduce the cutting of masonry units to a minimum and to
avoid irregular and broken bond, particularly at openings.
8.5
a.
b.
c.
Concrete masonry units / Pre-Insulated Masonry Units
Masonry units shall conform to BS EN 771-3 or ASTM C 90.

Testing for external walls, foundation walls and load bearing walls shall be tested per BS EN 772 or ASTM C
140. Compressive strength shall not less than 7 MPa for average for 10 blocks or not less than 5.6 MPa for
individual block.
For internal non-load bearing walls, compressive strength shall not be less than 2.5 MPa for average of 10 blocks
and not less than 2.0 for individual block.
d.
Pre-Insulated concrete masonry units shall be comply as per project specification Section 13 Part 1.2.4.
8.6
Block works accessories / reinforcement
a.
All joint reinforcement shall comply with Part 5 Section 13 of Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS).
b.
Provide horizontal reinforcement of expanded steel mesh or ladder type reinforcement fully
embedded in every 3 courses and ends shall be terminated by powered driven nails (By Hilty) into
adjacent concrete wall /
column surface with 1.5 mm minimum thickness fishtail-angle of
c.
corrugated-angle type wall ties.

External and below-grade walls horizontal reinforcement material shall be Stainless steel Grade 304 and hot
d.
deep galvanized steel for internal walls.

Vertical bar reinforcement shall be properly positioned, secured against displacement and supported near
each end and at intermediate intervals not exceeding 80 bar diameter. The cavities containing the
e.
reinforcement are to be completely filled with mortar.

Intersecting masonry walls/partitions shall be secured. Ties shall be fully-embedded in the horizontal joints at
f.
vertical spacing not exceeding 600 mm.

Provide double triangle or butterfly type ties for cavity masonry wall as specified in Table 5.2 Part 5 Section
13 of Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS). See Table 5.2 below:
Cavity Width (mm)
Maximum Horizontal Spacing (mm)
Maximum Vertical Spacing (mm)
50 -75
75 100
100 - 150
1,000
800
500
400
400
400

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Project Name
: VILLA
Table 5.2 Spacing
of Wall
Ties (B+G+2F)
in Cavity BVS-43,
Walls AT THE PEARL QATAR
8.7
Mortar and Grout Mixes
a.
Block mortar shall have mix proportions complying with BS 5628-3 and as specified in Table 2.1 of part 2
b.
c.
Section 13 of 2007 Edition of QCS. (Class M6; 1 Part cement : 2.5 to 3.5 Part sand)
Minimum compressive strength of grout shall be 17.5 MPa at 28 days.
Mixing shall be carried out by means of mechanical batch mixer (1-bagger) and a measuring box shall be
used to ensure compliance with the design mix.

When using hand mix, it shall be mix in a clean and water tight platform. The mortar shall be mixed dry until
uniform mix is obtained then water is added and mix continuously until a homogenous mix is obtained.
e. Freshly mix mortar shall be protected at all times to avoid contamination and prevent excessive evaporation.
8.8
Laying, cutting and jointing
a. Masonry laying shall comply to BS 5628-3 and Part 5 Section 13 of QCS.
b. Block works shall be done by skilled and experience manpower.
d.
c. Safe, rigid and approved scaffolding shall be provided for workers who are working at elevated areas.
d. Concrete surfaces that will receive block shall be properly prepared by roughening or removing laitance and be
clean prior to laying of mortar and blocks.
e. All block work shall be set out before laying commences to ensure correct bonding and minimum cutting.
Power tools shall be used for cutting of block works if necessary.
f.
Block work shall be constructed plumb to the lines and levels shown on the IFC drawings.
g. All bed and vertical joints are to be spread with mortar to ensure complete and solid bedding through the full
thickness of the wall.
h. Each block shall be adjusted to its final position in the wall while the mortar is still plastic. Any block which is
moved after the mortar is hardened shall be removed and re-laid with fresh mortar.
i.
The average thickness for both vertical and horizontal mortar shall be 10 mm respectively of any key in the
joint surface of the block work joint.
j.
Half block and cutting block is permitted where necessary to achieve correct bonding.
k. All vertical and horizontal lines are to be kept true and square, other angles are to be plumb and bed joints
levelled as the works proceed.
l.
Lintel beams and stiffness columns shall be provided, lintel beams shall be provided at full length and
anchored from wall to wall where wall height exceeds 3 meter and stiffness column shall be provided
every 6 meter.
m. Work to be carried out by course and not leaving any parts more than 800 mm lower than the other.
n. Excess mortar shall be removed with trowel head and bed joints grooves to form key for further plastering and
rendering works immediately after laying 2 layers of blocks. Care to be taken to avoid mortar smearing or
staining of any sort.
o. In cavity wall construction, both sides are to be carried up together not leaving any leaf more than 400 mm
below the other.
p. All openings will be formed with the uncut face of the block. If the laid single block on top of the wall opening
cannot provide bearing area on each side, lintel beam will be provided. Opening longer than 1 hollow block will
have lintel on top. As per AEB comment, all openings must be provided with 100mm thick concrete at
jambs and sills.
q. Where built-in items are to be embedded in cores of hollow masonry units, place a layer of metal lath in the

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Name
: VILLA
(B+G+2F)
BVS-43,
AT THE PEARL QATAR
joint belowProject
and rod
mortar
or grout
mortar
into core.
r.
Install compressive filler in joint between top of partition and underside of structure above. For fire-rated wall,
approved fires topping materials shall be apply as per manufacturer recommendations.
s. Site Engineer shall ensure sufficient manpower and materials are available for continuous installation.
t.
All new or partially built walls are to be protected against drying out to rapidly by spraying surfaces with clean
water.
u. Exposed masonry surfaces shall be cleaned on completion.

v.
Final inspection report shall be carried out for final approval by AEB representative.
8.9
Construction Tolerances for Block works
a. For conspicuous vertical lines, such as external corners, door jambs, reveals, and expansion and control
joints, plumb shall not be vary by more than 6 mm in 6 meters, with the maximum line thickness of 12 mm.
b. For vertical alignment of exposed head joints, plumb shall not be vary by more than 6 mm in 3 meters.
c. For conspicuous horizontal lines, such as exposed lintels, sills, parapets and reveals, plumb shall not be vary
by more than 6 mm in 6 meters, with the maximum line thickness of 12 mm.
d. For exposed bed joints, thickness shall not be vary by more than 3 mm, plus or minus, with the average of 10
mm thickness. Bed joint thickness of adjacent courses shall not be vary by more than 3 mm.
9 TRAINING
Relevant trainings and orientations have been provided to person who will perform their specified task.
10 WORKING HOURS
As scheduled.
11 HOUSE KEEPING
Working Areas will be kept clean by disposing the waste materials at the designated areas. At the end of days work,
installation supervisor will ensure that the debris are disposed off.
12 MAN POWER REQUIREMENT
Foreman
Mason
Laborers
13 MATERIAL REQUIREMENT
All blocks, masonry reinforcement and accessories materials to be used shall be duly approved and installation / placing
to conform to the project specifications and Qatar Construction Specification (QCS).
14 PLANT & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
a. Mixer Machine
b. Gauging boxes
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c. Wheelbarrow forProject
transporting
d. Hilti Gun with fixing nails

e. Hand tools
f.
P.P.E.
15 QC APPROVAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All works shall be done with accordance to Approved Method Statement and Project Specifications. Request for
inspection shall be submitted for Engineers approval prior to the works commencement.
16 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
This MS to be read in conjunction with the below referenced documents
Contract Specification & approved drawings.
Project Quality Plan
Project HSE Plan
17 DISTRIBUTION
Copies of this MS will be circulated to the following for Information & action
Sr. Construction Manager
Site Engineer
QA/QC Engineer
HSE Engineer
18 OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure that all the activities have been carried out to suit the site conditions and involved
With Site in charge
19 MAIN CONTRACTORS SAFETY ENGINEERS APPROVAL
APPROVAL STATUS
SIGNATURE
Approved
Approved subject to compliance with
the following notes

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Not Approved with reason
20 ATTACHMENTS (Compulsory)
Risk Assessment
Inspection and Test Plan
Quality Control Check Lists
EXMET useful detailed drawing

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