METHOD STATEMENT

FORMWORK AND CONCRETE EXECUTION WORK

FOUNDATION AND PILLAR

Doc. No Rev Description Pages Date Prepared By Approved By Status

MS/004 0 FORMWORK AND 05.02.15 FM For Approval

CONCRETE
EXECUTION WORK
FOUNDATION AND
PILLAR
1.0 AIM

The objective of this method statement is to provide guidelines for the execution procedure of
construction of building foundations and pillars for safe and reliable facilities.

2.0 SCOPE

The objective of this method statement is to provide guidelines for the execution procedure of
construction of building foundations and pillars.

3.0 SPECIFICATIONS, CODES & STANDARDS

Works will be in accordance with approved proposed drawings and Construction Standards and
applicable codes and standards.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITY

Project Manager 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 agreed timescale.

QA / QC Manager shall be responsible for the implementation of this procedure. He shall assign
a competent QA/QC Inspector to perform / supervise any inspections and tests required.

Senior Safety Officer shall be responsible for the implementation of safety procedures on site. He
shall assign a Safety Officer to ensure that the works proceed in accordance with procedures and
that works are undertaken in a safe and proper manner and are compliant with good working
practices.

Equipment Supervisor shall be responsible for the maintenance of plant, equipment and tools and
that they are correctly certified and fit for use.

5.0 Construction Method for Foundation.

 All construction activities for building foundation work can be summarized as following:

5.0.1 SITE PREPARATION

 The surveyor shall identify benchmarks, establish grid system @ 10 M centre to centre and record
NGLs.

 Ensure that the existing underground services are surveyed, identified, marked and hand
excavated to expose according to as built drawings. Underground services will be protected or
rerouted if required.

 150-mm topsoil shall be removed and disposed OFF (if really required). Excavated sub-grade shall
be scarified, moisturized, homogenized and compacted.

 Approved borrow material shall be spread, moisturized, homogenized and compacted in layers as
per project specification.

 Repeat above operation to achieve desired elevations and grades.

 All layers will be tested in accordance with specification and approved QIP.

5.0.3 SETTING OUT

 The surveyor will layout foundations on ground with lime powder & will show it to concerned area
supervisor and QA&QC inspector. The working space will be in the range of 500~600 mm on
each side of the foundation.
5.0.4 Excavation

 Identification of the existing underground services will be done with the help of as built drawings
& using cable detector and trial hand excavated trenches as required.

 If the ground water level is above the excavation level, ground water control plan shall be
developed including disposal of water. This shall be subject for approval of the Customer.

 If no underground services / utilities are found, excavation will be done with help of excavator.
Cables, pipes etc. found shall be properly supported.

 All necessary compaction / ramming at the bottom of excavation will be done.

 Excavated material should be classified by laboratory tests. The acceptance criteria for backfill
material will be as per project specification.

 Dumping of unsuitable material will be done to disposal point and material fit for backfilling will be
piled separately at a suitable location.

 During excavation of foundations a bottom layer of minimum 100mm shall be left undisturbed &
subsequently removed manually.

 The bottom of all excavated areas shall be trimmed, leveled and rammed.

 While excavation is in progress, Site supervisor with the help of area foreman will continuously
monitor the level to avoid over excavation.

 If, at any point in the excavation, material is excavated beyond the established lines and
grades, the over excavation shall be filled with approved material and compacted in layers not
exceeding 200 mm in thickness.

 The QCE and surveyor will check the lines & levels upon completion of excavation.

 After checking lines & levels, Compaction test will be carried out on excavated bed in accordance
with project specifications and approved QIP’s.

 Upon acceptance of compaction test, the area will be released for subsequent activities.

5.0.4 TERMITE PROOFING

 Soil treatment work will begin after all the work on preparation of earth has been done.

 All mixing will be done at site and mixing proportion of insecticide with water shall be according to
the approved manufacturer’s instructions.

 Bottom and sides of raft foundation, excavations and similar areas shall be treated with solution
at a rate of 6 liters per sq. on the inner side of such excavations.

 If the material to be treated is of gravel or sand fill nature then application of solution on
horizontal surface shall not be less than 7.5 liters per sq.m of area.

 Upon acceptance of termite proofing, the area will be released for subsequent activities.

5.0.5 BLINDING CONCRETE

 Prior to commencement of blinding concrete activity, excavation/compaction will be inspected &

cleared by QA&QC inspector.
  Surveyors will layout the foundation on ground.

 The thickness of the blinding concrete shall be as per drawing and project specifications

5.0.6 FORM WORK

 After hardening of blinding concrete, surveyor will mark the lines of foundation base and will also
convey this information to area supervisor.

 Steel formwork shall be use for fair face finish.

 For structure surfaces to be plastered, use formwork in such way that rough surface will appear
(marine plywood is good for that).

 Scaffolding shall be used for supporting formwork.

 The QA&QC inspector will monitor particular issues such as:

 All grooves, corner chamfers etc. are properly installed.

 Any damaged face of formwork is repaired / replaced.
 Tie rods & support system are satisfactory.
 Form work plumpness and verticality
 Adequate bracing, support and clamping.
 Kickers correctly positioned & the steel reinforcement starts relevant to kickers.
 Surveyor will mark the concrete levels on the formwork and shall get it inspected by the
QA&QC inspector.
 After completion of formwork and reinforcement work, QA&QC inspector and surveyor will
check the level and lines.

 The QA&QC inspector will confirm the acceptance of this activity after review of these items..

5.0.7 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

 The Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) will be prepared according to the drawings and specifications
and will be submitted for approval.

 QA&QC Engineer will review the reinforcement delivery and complete the material receiving
documents MTCs and random test on demand for record.

 Bars shall be visually inspected by QA&QC inspector for damage at following stages:

A. Immediately after initial unloading at Projects.

B. During and after fixing of the reinforcement when access is available.
C. Prior to concrete pour.

 Approved binding steel wire will be used for tying of rebar.

 The free ends of binding wire shall be bent inwards.

 Concrete spacer blocks shall be used to ensure specified concrete cover on steel reinforcement.

 Supports shall be provided where required to keep the reinforcement in position.

 Where anchor bolts or embedded plates are to be suspended in the Structure, the foreman will
ensure that these arrangements are securely tied with rebar / welded. Surveyor for will check all
embodiments and bolt groups before and after placement of concrete.

 Walking platform of wooden planks will be made to ensure that the reinforcement is not
displaced/damaged during concrete placing or other operations.
  Any Rebar fixing done outside the foundation location will be lifted manually / by crane and will
be positioned properly.

 Final inspection will be made as per approved QIP for concrete works.

5.0.8 PLACING OF CONCRETE.

 The formwork shall be thoroughly cleaned and freed from sawdust, shavings, dust or other debris
by air jetting before concrete placing. The concrete placing will start only after final QA&QC
inspection and approval. A temporary opening shall be provided for the removal of debris. When
it is ready for receiving the concrete, IZHAR QA&QC will submit RIT to Customer for necessary
checking and release.

 Once a concrete truck is received, the batch plant ticket will be handed over to QA&QC Engineer
(Civil) for checking as per relevant specifications.

 Concrete temperature will be checked at sit, it must be according to the specification.

 Frequency of sampling & testing of poured concrete shall be as out lined in ACI 318 M or as
mentioned in project specifications.

 Pouring will start after clearance from QA&QC engineer / Customer representative.

 Internal type mechanical vibrators will be used for consolidation of concrete.

 The size of vibrator will be selected depending on volume of the concrete in pour and space
available.

 Care will be taken to avoid excessive vibrations, which may cause segregations and disturbing of
inserts during concrete operation.

 If any time during placement the workability of concrete appears to decrease such that proper
placement and consolidation may be adversely affected then the site supervisor will ensure that
placement of concrete from that truck load will cease immediately.

 The foreman may request the QA&QC engineer to authorize addition of additional approved
plasticizers to the concrete to restore workability. If it is authorized the addition will be made in
accordance with relevant procedure and it will be recorded on delivery ticket.

 The concrete will be placed at each individual pour location depending on access and pour
configuration either by:
1. Direct discharge
2. Crane and skip
3. Concrete pump
4. Wheel barrow
5. Chute

 In general the following factors will be considered while placing concrete:

 Deposit the concrete as nearly as practicable to its final position to avoid segregation due to re-
handling.

 Deposit with care to avoid disturbance of formwork, reinforcement and inserts. A maximum free
fall of 2m will be used. If the free fall cannot be limited to 2m the concrete will be placed through
a tremmie pipe/chute.

 Carry out proper surface preparation & use approved jointing grout at the cold joints.
  Concrete in bases will be deposited in regular layers not exceeding 200mm in thickness. The
pouring in layers will commence from one end building up to the required level. The material will
flow to the other end-keeping surface of exposed progressing face to a minimum.

 Vibrators shall penetrate full depth of the layer. When the concrete is placed over previously
placed concrete, which has not initially set, the vibrators shall enter & re-vibrate that layer to
ensure that successive layers are well knitted together.

 Care will be taken to avoid excessive vibration, which may cause segregation, surface laitance
and leakage through disturbed joints of form work.

 Concrete will not be placed in standing or running water.

5.0.9 STRIKING OF FORM WORK

 Removal of form work shall be in accordance with ACI 347R/ equivalent BS standard and project
specifications.

5.0.10 CURING OF CONCRETE

 During first stage of hardening, concrete will be protected from harmful effects of sunshine,
drying winds, rains & running water.
 Immediately after pouring & completion of the surface finishing in any section, the exposed
surfaces shall be covered with polythene sheet. The polythene sheet will be gradually extended
as the finished area increases.

 After initial set of the concrete but not later than 12 hours after completion of concreting the
polythene will be removed. The surface will be sprayed with water; a layer of thoroughly wetted
Hessian cloth will be placed on the top of concrete surface and covered with polythene in close
contact with the Hessian.

 The Hessian will be thoroughly rewetted four times a day (i.e. first in the morning, twice during
the day and last at night) or more as required by the weather condition.

 On vertical surfaces water is fed from top all-around and stopped as soon as it begins to run out
at the bottom (all around).

 Curing of structures can also be done by applying water repellent (to entrap moisture) solution on
concrete surfaces just after striking of formwork.

5.0.11 PROTECTIVE COATINGS

 After striking of formwork concrete surface is repaired where required.

 For portion of foundation/structure which is below final ground level apply approved cold bitumen
compound from bottom of foundation level up to +5 cm above final ground level.

 Minimum 2 coats of approved bituminous paint shall cover underground concrete surfaces.

5.0.12 BACKFILLING

 Backfilling will be done as per approved method statement and project specifications.

6.0 Construction Method for Pillars.

6.0.1 PREPARETORY WORKS

 Prior to start further activity consulting with engineer must be notified.

 Ensure the position and alignment of pillar starter bar.
  Clean the starter bar from cement paste, hard concrete and grout.
 Kicker /starter shall be provided as per the requirements.
 Excessive scaffolding, ladder etc. To be erected to allow fixing the reinforcement.
 Concreting of starter will proceed after checking of layout with necessary clearance from clients.

6.0.2 STEEL REINFORMENT

 The rebar diameter, number and shape are to be as per the IFC drawings and bar bending
schedule.

 Rebar spacing and lap length should be as per IFC drawings.

 Adequate concrete cover should be maintained on all rebars.

 Links should be provided as per the space provided in drawings.

 Joints shall be staggered to minimize congestion.

 The line and level of bar to be checked prior to casting.

 The rebar to be fixed in such manner that its stability is assured is assured in all respect.

 Rebars and existing concreter must be presented for inspection before placing shutters.

 Prior to erecting the shutters, box out and cast in situ items will be installed.

 Above items must be installed securely to ensure that they will not move during casting
operations.

 The area will be cleaned with compressor prior closing of shutters.

6.0.3 FORMWORK

 Column wall Shutters/boxes will be 12mm thick film laminated ply with backing angles at the
edges and flat at the center about 300C/C both ways. The lift for columns will be of 2.4 m height
in general but however this may vary depending on requirement.

 Shutters will be treated with approved shutter releasing agent to enable easier stripping.

 Install form to its dimension correctly, and ensure lines and levels are within the tolerance.

 The shutters will be braced and anchorage properly as per the site condition to maintain the
proper alignment and plumpness of the formwork after and during concreting.

 Line and level of the shuttering will be set out by the surveyor. Shuttering must be checked for
correctness in their final position.

 Tie rods shall be used for proper alignment. And to be tightened and rechecked prior to casting.

 Gaps in shutters must be plugged out to minimize the possibility of grout loss during casting
operation.

 Proper staged platform will be provided for concreting.

6.0.4 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

 Concrete placement until all other stockholders have completed/installed their embedment’s once
all embedments are completed, inspection will be offer for concrete pouring.
  Columns shall be poured in layers of 300 mm thick and each layer shall be vibrated properly.
 Adequate numbers of manpower in terms of skilled and unskilled shall be made available to receive
the concrete.
 Proper lighting arrangements shall be made for night works.
 Construction and expansion joints shall be provided and treated as per instructions/specifications.
 Any loose deposited concrete afterwards shall be removed & disposed off.
 Further concrete will be placed according to item number 5.0.8.

6.0.5 CONCRETE FINISHING AND CURING

 Finish concrete surface as specified in approved construction drawings and specifications.

 Curing shall be stated immediately after initial set of concrete and finishing as free water
disappeared from the surface of concrete. Curing shall be continued minimum from 7 days.

6.0.6 FORM REMOVAL

 Form and shoring the formwork used to support the weight of concrete shall remain in place until
concrete has reached a minimum of .70% of specified 28 day strength.
 Concrete shall be thoroughly wetted as soon as the forms are first loosened and shall be kept
wet during the removal operation and until the curing media is applied.
 Great care shall be exercised during the removal of forms to avid shocks or reversals of stress in
the concrete.

7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

7.0.1 Compliance

 IZHAR shall comply with this method statement and follow good practise

 IZHAR shall ensure that their own personnel are educated and trained in:

A. HSE Requirements and Regulations

B. Potential risks and impacts.
C. Protection measures
D. PPE usage.

 Contractor to keep P&G fully informed at all times of any issues regarding HSE.

7.0.2 Risk and Impact Assessment

 Risk and impact assessment shall be conducted for fence installation and the findings
communicated to all personnel involved.

 See Attached sheet

7.0.3 Protective Measures

 Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 Verify that no underground utilities exist.

 Verify the location of overhead high voltage power lines and forbid the movement of
heavy equipment underneath these high voltage lines.
  Plant and equipment to be fully licensed and regularly serviced and inspected (If any).

7.0.4 Access to Site

 Contractor and his subcontractors will strictly follow the approved procedures for site
access for plant, equipment and operatives.

7.0.5 Resources

1. Dump Truck
2. Thredolite with tripod
3. Compactor / Roller
4. Front End Loader
5. Metal detector/Cable detector
6. Mechanical Rammer
7. Cable Detector
8. Water Boozer
9. Transit Mixer
10. Concrete Pump
11. Hand Shovel
12. Air Compressor
13. Crane (if required)
14. Vibrators