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METHOD STATEMENT FOR SCREEDING OVER

HOLLOW CORE SLAB

MS Number Revision Date- Issued

KAT/EE/MS/0000/010 00 13-09-19

Name & Designation Date Date

Prepared by:

Authorized by:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE………………………………………………………………………………………3

2. SCOPE……………………………………………………………………………………….....3

3. REFERENCES...………………………………………………………………………..….…..3

4. RESPONSIBILITIES……….…………………………………………………………………..3

5. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS……………………………………………...……………...5

6. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENTIAL ACTIVITIES...…………………………...……….…......5

7. TESTING AND RECORDS...……………………………..…………………......……….......7

8. EQUIPMENT USED……………………….....……………………………….........…….......8

9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT...………………………………......……………8

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL…………………………………........8

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1. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this document is to describe the work procedure to be adopted during laying
Of screeding over Hollow Core Slab.

2. SCOPE:
This method statement covers the detailed procedure to be followed for screeds/topping operation above
water proofing in toilet, roof slab and raft slab. This also covers the screeding operation below tiling works
in concrete slabs wherever necessary. This procedure shall be read in conjunction with contract
specification wherever applicable. The purpose of this procedure is to define how screeds/toppings shall be
carried out under controlled condition.

3. REFERENCES:

Sr. Document Title Document Details

No.

1 BOQ Contract / Project Specification

2 Drawing GFC Drawing

3 Concrete Mix Specification Mix design as per GFC Drawing / BOQ

4. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Following are the responsibilities and reporting structure of personnel involved in the scope of procedure:

Sr. No Category Responsibilities

1 Site In-charge / The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation

Project Manager of Method Statement.
The Project Manager shall ensure that the key personnel are
well aware of the Specification and Method Statement.

The Project Manager shall ensure that all resources like Manpower
, Material and Equipment are available to carry out the work
as planned and without any delay or confusions.

Sr.No Category Responsibilities

2 Project Engineers The Project Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per
the Method Statement, Specification and Approved Drawings.

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The Project Engineer shall ensure that the resources are available to carry
out the works as scheduled.
The Project Engineer shall be available at site full time for the execution
of works as per schedule and specification.

3 Site Engineers The Site Engineers is responsible to carry out the work as per
the Method Statement, Specification and Approved Drawings.
The Site Engineers shall be available at site full time for
the execution of works.

4 Site QA/QC in The QA/QC Engineer is responsible for the effective monitoring,
charge (Civil) implementation & documentation of QA/QC Procedures.

The QA/QC Engineer shall ensure the implementation of ITP and Method
Statements.

The QA/QC Engineer shall ensure that all the approvals are available for
the safe movements of works.

5 QC Engineer Shall report site QA/QC In-Charge

Shall be responsible for overall control and inspection of QC activities
as per chick list and QAP at site during concrete work.
Shall be responsible for performing all checks and taking slump /
temperature tests and
Accepting / rejecting concrete.

6 Surveyor The Surveyor shall ensure that all the survey related works carried out as
per the approved drawings.
The Surveyor shall ensure that setting out and level carried out with
theodolite, Total station and dumpy level
For all survey related items he shall be available at site full time.

Sr.No Category Responsibilities

7 Safety Officer Shall report to PMC at site.

Shall be responsible for all safety aspects.

5. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:
A) CONCRETE

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Sr. No Material Specifications Source

1 Cement IS 4031 Part3-6 -1988 & Part 2-1999 Approved sources
2 Aggregates IS 383 Approved sources
3 Water IS 456 Approved sources

4 Admixtures IS 9103 Approved sources

6. SEQUENTIAL CONSRUCTION ACTIVITIES

6.1 REINFORCEMENT:

 The reinforcement is laid as per the latest GFC Drawing.

 The shear Key spacing are as the Drawing.
 The connection for the slab and Double Wall areas per Drawing.
 Screed Reinforcement approved by the PMC / Client.
 Services Electrical / Mechanical approval by the PMC / Client.

6.2 GROUTING OF THE HOLLOW CORE JOINTS

 After the approval of the reinforcement grouting between the Hollow Core Slabs to be done properly.

6.3 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

 The works shall be carried out as per the approved sequence of program.

6.4PRE-CONCRETING:

 All the related documents such as method statements, mix proportion etc. must be approved and available
upon request.
 Free water shall be removed from the sub floor.
 Screed shall be laid with minimum 50 mm thick.
 Check that the Mechanical and Electrical services under screed has been completed, inspected, approved and
protected as per the drawing/specification.
 Curing arrangement shall be done as per the requirements.
 For the screed works below raft slabs ensure the maintenance of dewatering system (if it is required.)
 Ensure water proofing as per the approved method and materials only.

WORKMANSHIP

 Level guides shall be installed at proper intervals.

 The surface of the sub-floor shall be thoroughly cleaned and prepared to ensure a good bond.
 Clean and dry the surface prior to screeds application.
 Mix materials thoroughly to a uniform consistency and use while sufficiently plastic for full compaction.

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6.5CONCRETING:

 Concrete of approved mix will have to be ordered after getting proper approval and will be placed by means
of pump or chute. All the quality control checks for the concrete placement will have to be done.
Compaction will have to be done manually and care will have to be taken not to damage the polythene
sheet.
 Level of top of concrete slab will have to be fixed by site Surveyor. Q.C. Engineer will have to check
quality acceptance criteria for sampling and testing of Ready Mixed concrete. Sampling and determination
of slump will be in accordance with the relevant IS codes.
 Concrete shall be mixed either in a concrete mixer or in a batching and mixing plant. Hand mixing is
prohibited. Mixing shall be continued till materials are uniformly distributed and a uniform colour of the
entire mass is obtained and each individual particle of the coarse aggregate shows complete coating of
mortar, containing its proportionate amount of cement. In no case, mixing shall be done for less than 2
minutes.
 Concrete shall be transported and placed as near as practicable to its final position. Concrete shall not be
freely dropped into place from a height exceeding 1.50metres.
 It shall be compacted thoroughly by vibration or other means during placing so as to produce a dense
homogeneous void-free mass having the required surface finish.
 Dense screeds and toppings shall be fully compacted by vibrating beam, pan vibrator or hand as per the site
condition.
 In screeds over expansion joints in base, the joints shall be filled with bitumen impregnated board joint
filler placed to full depth and finished flush with surface.
 After completion of casting, enough number of workers must be available for the finishing works, cleaning
and protection.

6.6POST CONCRETING:

CURING

 As soon as the Screeds/Toppings have set it shall be covered with polythene sheeting and keep in position
for required number of days as suggested by the Engineer.
 After final setting of the concrete cement sand vatta to be made for water ponding.
 Surface hardener and sealer shall be applied if needed as per the manufacturer’s recommendations /
Contract Specification.

7. TESTING & RECORDS

The following routine test shall be carried out on the fresh concrete during concrete work and to be carried
out prior to placing of concrete. Slump/workability test, shall be carried out at the pouring location

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Records shall be kept for all batches of concrete and sampling of concrete shall be done (Table mentioned
below).

Quantity of concrete in m3 No.of samples

0-5 1
6-15 2
16-30 3
31-50 4
4 plus on additional sample for each 50m3
51 & above
or part thereof

The Pour card/Slump test report and recording of following shall be done:

-Location/Volume of concrete.
-Grade of concrete.
-Concrete mix used.
-Slump of concrete.
-Sampling of concrete for test cube.

Concrete cubes shall be cast for compressive strength tests.

8. EQUIPMENTS TO BE USED

Following is the list of various equipment’s to be used for the concrete: -

SR. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY

NO.
1 Batching Plant – 60 m3 / hr. Nos. 1

2 Cement Silos No. 2

3 Transit mixer – 6 m3 Capacity Nos. 4 Nos

4 Vibrators with 40 mm needles Nos As required

5 Vibrators with 60 mm needles Nos As required

6 Boom Placer / Pump / Bucket Nos 1

7 Survey equipment Set 1

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8 Cube moulds Nos. As required

9 Slump cone Nos. 1

10 Shovel, Hand float, vibrating beam, power float Nos. As required

11 Trowel ,Tamper

9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

 Only authorized equipment / personnel will be allowed within the working area.
 All utilities shall be identified and protected.
 All lifting tools and tackles shall be periodically inspected against any damage.
 All workmen, supervisors and engineers shall use proper personal protection gears.
 All employees shall follow the Project Health & Safety Rules.
 Provision for the proper lighting to be done in case the work is being done in the night time.

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

 All material control and Screeds/Toppings activities shall be controlled as per the approved Project Quality
Plan and Quality Control Procedure.
 QA/QC shall be followed and maintained by complying with the procedure, relevant check list,
sheet/formats.

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