Method Statement for Casting

of Cement Based Screed

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER

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Method Statement for Casting of Cement Based Screed

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1.0 SCOPE

2.0 PURPOSE

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 DEFINITIONS

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
5.2 SITE ENGINEER
5.3 FOREMAN
5.4 SURVEYOR
5.5 QA/QC DEPT.
5.6 SAFETY ENGINEER

6.0 EQUIPMENTS

7.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

8.0 PROCEDURE
8.1 PREPARATION
8.2 POURING OR SCREED APPLICATION
8.3 PROTECTION AND CURING OF FRESHLY PLACED CONCRETE SCREED
8.4 JOINT FILLING, REPAIRS, PROTECTION AND CLEANING OF CURED
CONCRETE SCREED

9.0 MONITORING AND INSPECTION

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1.0 SCOPE

1.1 The scope of this procedure is to describe the methods for casting of cement
based screed for all section or areas shown on architectural drawings.

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Method statement is to establish guidelines addressing all the
requirements that might be necessary to assure that cement based screed work
activities conform to the design, approved IFC drawings. The purpose is also to ensure
that all works are done in full compliance with applicable safety standards &
requirements.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 Project Technical Specifications

3.2 Architectural Finishing Schedules
3.3 Approved Shop Drawings : Plan and Details
3.4 Approved Material Submittal.
3.5 Approved Inspection and Testing Plan
3.6 Approved Project Safety plan and procedures

4.0 DEFINITIONS

AMC Al-Muhaidib Contracting Company.

DAR Dar Al Handasah (Owner’s Representative / Consultant)
ITP Inspection and Testing Plan
MS Method Statement
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
RFI Request for Inspection

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 The Construction Manager is over all responsible for the implementation of
method statement and ensures that his team of Engineers and Foremen are aware of this
method statement and the all resources i.e. human, material and equipment’s are
available to carry out the work as planned and without any delay.

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5.2 The Site Engineer is responsible to ensure that all cement based screed works are
carried out according to the specifications and drawings. And to co-ordinate with the
surveyor and plan the survey works in advance as per the work sequence.

5.3 Foreman to carry out the work and the proper distribution of all the available
resources in co-ordination with the site engineer on a daily basis.

5.4 The Surveyor is responsible for providing the lay-out (location and level) of cement
based screed. To monitor also during concrete pouring for the level and slope of
concrete floor screed.

5.5 The QA/QC Dept. is responsible to ensure that work has been done as per the
approved method statement, specification and drawings; Inspection are done as per
Inspection and Test Plan and offer works for Consultant inspection and approval.

5.6 The Safety Engineer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are in-
place and that all personnel on site are using the required Personal Protective
equipment. And also ensure all relevant permissions are available for the works.

6.0 EQUIPMENTS

6.1 Depending on the size of the area, site condition and accessibility, some if not all
of the equipment listed below are to be used;

 Scrabbling Machine
 Surveying Equipment – Transit Level
 Sharpened bars or Post Shore ( for Tie Line Leveling)
 String line
 Tape Measure
 Concrete Vibrator
 Spreaders
 Shovels
 Rakes
 Hand Floats – Bull Floats
 Trowels
 Tampers
 Straightedge
 Wheel borrows
 Power Trowels (Power Float Machine)

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7.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

7.1 All PPEs, safety equipment shall be worn by the personnel at all times. Warning
devices and/ or flagman shall be deployed for vehicles & equipment.

7.2 If in case of any emergency, safety officer will be administered the emergency
arrangements as per the system, stop the work and reporting to Assembly Point
etc.

7.3 Safety signs, warning lights, and tower lights (if working during nighttime) and
entry attendant will be provided during activities.

7.4 Fire precautions will be maintained in the site as per approved safety procedure.

7.5 Communication will be carried out in accordance with safety procedures and
reporting all issues at site.

7.6 The worksite shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition directed as per the
Housekeeping (HSE) procedure.

8.0 PROCEDURE

8.1 Preparation

8.1.1 Ensure that Mix design are approved with trial mix conducted and with
satisfactory results.

8.1.2 Ensure that all related materials are approved and available on site
including fibrous reinforcement to be added to concrete screed.

8.1.3 Ensure proper working facilities and lighting arrangement provided.

8.1.4 Existing Concrete:

 Existing base slab must be scrabbled or sand blasted to remove

surface laitance and foreign matter to form a key for the screed.
And clean all loose debris, dirt and dust from the surface of the
concrete.

 Contraction and construction joint (as shown on the approved shop

drawings) must be sawed cut to a depth of 13 mm and filled with
semi rigid joint filler.
 To both side of joint edges and at perimeter of existing base slab
must be mechanically removed a 100 mm wide and 0-25 mm deep,
tapered wedge of concrete and retextured surface.

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8.1.5 Joint filler shall be installed along screed abuts vertical surfaces (i.e
columns, pedestal, foundation walls, grade beams and other locations)
shown on the drawings.

8.1.6 Steel reinforcement will be installed according to site requirements and

shown on the approved shop drawings.

8.1.7 Construction joints shall be set up at side and end termination of pavement
and at location where pavements operations are stopped for more than
one-half hour unless pavement termination at isolation joints.

8.1.8 Isolation joints shall be formed with preformed joint filler strips abutting
concrete curbs, catch basins, manholes, inlets, structures, walks and other
fixed objects. Locate expansion joint at intervals of 15.25 m or as per
indicated in the drawings.

8.1.9 Dowel bars, dowel sleeves and support assemblies shall be installed as
shown on the shop drawings.

8.1.10 Contraction joints shall be constructed as shown on shop drawings for a

depth equal to at least one fourth of the concrete thickness.

8.1.11 Leveling and sloping will be by providing tie line and monitored during
pouring by surveyor thru level transit.

8.1.12 Fibrous reinforcement will be added on site to truck mixer as per directed
by engineer or as per manufacturer’s recommendation.

8.2 Pouring or Screed Application

8.2.1 Screed will be poured continuously in a single layer, tamping and

consolidating to achieve tight contact with bonding surface. Cold joints
shall not be permitted within pour strip.
 Screed surface with straightedge and strike off to correct
elevations.

 Slope surfaces uniformly where indicated.

 Begin initial floating using bull floats to form a uniform and open-
textured surface plane free of humps and hollows.

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8.2.2 Finishing surfaces will be consolidated by power driven floats as soon as

concrete floor screed can support equipment and operator. Re-straighten,
cut down high spots and fill low spots. Repeat float passes and re-
straightening until concrete floor screed surface has a uniform, smooth,
granular texture.

8.2.3 Construction joints will be constructed true to line with faces perpendicular
to surface plane of concrete floor screed at locations indicated or as
approved by engineer.

8.2.4 Contraction joints: Form weakened-plane contraction joints with power

saws equipped shatterproof abrasive diamond-rimmed blades. Cut 3-mm-
wide joints into concrete floor screed when cutting action will not tear,
abrade or otherwise damage surface and before random contraction
cracks develop.

8.2.5 On Initial Concrete Finishing:

 Wetting or spraying by water on concrete surfaces will not be

permitted during screeding, initial floating, or finishing operations.

 For Float Finish: Second floating operation will begin when bleed
water sheen has disappeared and the concrete surface has
stiffened sufficiently to permit operations. Surfaces will be finished
on true planes. High spots and fill low spots will be cut down and
will be immediately refloated to uniform granular texture.

8.2.6 If in case for Fibrous reinforcement, it will be added to the concrete truck
mixer as per directed by engineer or as per manufacturer
recommendation.
8.3 Protection and Curing of Freshly Placed Concrete Screed

8.3.1 Freshly placed concrete will be protected from premature drying and
excessive cold or hot temperatures.
8.3.2 If in case on a unfavorable weather condition like hot, dry or windy
evaporation retarder will be applied on concrete floor screed surface
before or during finishing operations.

8.3.3 Curing will be done immediately after finishing the floor screed: Either by
 Moisture Curing: Surfaces will be kept continuously moist for not
less than 7 days with absorptive cover, water saturated and kept

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continuously wet. Cover screed surfaces and edges with 300 mm

lap over adjacent absorptive covers.
 Curing Compound: Will be applied uniformly in two coats on
continuous by power spray or roller. Recoat areas subjected to
heavy rainfall within three hours after initial application. Maintain
continuity of coating and repair damage during curing period.

8.4 Joint Filling, Repairs, Protection and Cleaning of Cured Concrete Screed

8.4.1 Joint Filling:

 Once screed has fully cured, prepare, clean and install semi-rigid
joint filler on contraction joints. (application as per manufacturer’s
recommendation)
 Remove dirt, debris, saw cuttings, curing compounds and sealers
from joints. Leave contact faces of joint clean and dry.
 Semi rigid joint filler will be installed on full depth of contraction
joints and will be overfilled joint and trimmed semi rigid joint filler
flush with top of joint after hardening.

8.4.2 Screed that does not comply with the specifications or site requirements,
as per directed by the engineer will be repaired, replaced or removed.

8.4.3 Screed will be protected from damage and wear during the remainder of
construction period and heavy traffic will not be permitted for at least 28
days after placement.
8.4.4 Screed will be cleaned not more than 4 days before inspection and final
acceptance by client prior to proceed for the next finishing activity or on
substantial completion of each project area.

9.0 MONITORING AND INSPECTION

Quality control inspector shall conduct regular monitoring and inspection to ensure that
the casting work activities and quality of concrete screed are progressing and complying
in accordance with the approved method statement and as per project specifications.

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