Document Transmittal

PROJECT NO. LOT1

SOUTH DHAHRAN WATER PROJECT

From:
Tecton Arabia Contracting Company Date: 31.01.2018
Dammam 31471, PO Box 3043, Dammam, KSA
Tel: 0138267250

To:
National Water Company
PO Box 676, Riyadh, 11421
Attn. : Engr. Fawaz S. Al Anazi - Program Manager

cc: : Engr. Farhan Al Enezi

Document Transmittal No: SDWP-LOT1-TCHO-NWC-OT-1023

Dear Sir,

Attached to this Transmittal Note we submit the document(s) listed below. Please acknowledge the
receipt by a return e-mail, reporting any shortages, if any.

Submission Status
Item Document No Rev Document Title
Date *

Method Statement for Concrete

1 LOT1-TC-GEN-MS-C-011 0 31.01.2018 Masonry Unit
IFA

*Status Index Attached Document(s) are delivered by

IFI For Information Hand
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Electronic File
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Yours Faithfully,

Azhar Bilal
Project Manager
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NAWAF MATTAR AL-ADWANI & PARTNER

TRADING, CONT. CO. LTD

QUALITY PROCEDURE

METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR

CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
(LOT1-TC-MS-C-005)

0 16-01-2018 Anas Rahim Riyas N.P

Prepared Approved Approved Approved
Rev Date
(PQE) (P.M :Adwani) (Tecton) (Client)

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Revision History

Revision Revision date Page Scope of Revision

00 ALL SUBMITTED FOR ACCEPTANCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE .......................................................................................................................4

2. REFERENCE ...............................................................................................................4

3. DEFINITIONS………………………………………………………………………………..4

4. RESPONSIBILITIES ...............................................................................................5

5. METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................5-9

6. QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE….…………………………...9

7. MACHINERY AND RESOURCES……..……………………………………………10

8. SAFETY EQUIPMENTS………………………………………………………………10

9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND RISK ASSESSMEN………………………………………10-13

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1. SCOPE
This Scope is to derive the methodology for the Concrete masonry unit, works to be
Performed for the construction work of NWC (hereinafter referred to as “CLIENT”) ‘H652
SOUTH DHAHRAN WATER PROJECT–LOT1 Project ‘(hereinafter referred to as
“Project”), to qualify and comply with all the Client Standards.

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

2.1. Approved IFC Drawings

2.2. Project Quality plan
2.3. Project ITP
2.4. Safety and Medical Plan
2.5. Project Specifications & Standards
2.5.1. H652-PPL-EPC-0031-Rev 1 Civil Works Specification
2.6 American society for testing and materials (ASTM).
2.6.1 ASTM C90 Standard specification for Loadbearing concrete masonry
Units.
2.6.2 ASTM C55 Standard specification for Concrete brick.
2.6.3 ASTM 270 Standard specification for Mortar for unit masonry.
2.6.4 ASTM C144 Standard specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar.
2.6.5 ASTM A951 Standard specification for Joint reinforcement.
2.7 Saudi building code (SBC).
2.7.1 SBC 305 Masonry structures requirements.

3. DEFINITIONS
All the definitions mentioned in the Documents have priority over other Standards and
any deviation of these standards shall be brought to attention of the Client. It means to
the client representative for resolution.
All terms used in the development of this procedure are defined below:

• CLIENT - NATIONAL WATER COMPANY(NWC)

• CONSULTANT - ILF TECON

• CONTRACTOR - TECTON ARABIA CONTRACTING COMPANY

• SUBCONTRACTOR - AL-ADWANI CONTARCTING CO LTD.

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• Shall - Indicates a mandatory requirement

• Should - Indicates a recommended practice

4. RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 The Project manager shall ensure that all operations related to Concrete Masonry
unit, works have been risk assessed and necessary control measures have been
implemented to carry out the task in a safely manner.

4.2 Project QC Engineer Initiate the QA/QC Procedures, MOMs, Reports and Requests
approval to Qc Manager. Shall perform a variety of inspection functions with minimal
supervision. Initiate any nonconformance’s discovered during the test or inspections.
Organizational freedom to identify quality problems. Access to RFI system. Shall
notify Request for Inspection (RFI) minimum 24 hours for site work and 48 hours for
weekend inspections.

4.3 Contractor’s Construction engineer shall review and confirm that all Concrete
Masonry unit, works are being implemented as per the activities stated in this
Method statement and in compliance with the (Client) codes, standards and project
specifications.

4.4 Contactor’s Supervisor shall supervise all general Concrete masonry unit activities
as required by the project drawings and specifications. He shall prepare all the
Necessary permits in advance and get it approved from the client designated
representative for the execution.

5. METHODOLGIES
5.1 MATERIAL FOR CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
The material to be used shall be decided and approved in accordance to the type,
quality and strength of all materials of which the Concrete masonry unit works are
made shall be subjected to specific approval by the Client.

5.1.1. GENERAL
a) Materials for all “Concrete Masonry Work” shall be as specified in the
relevant ASTM standards.

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1) Concrete bricks and blocks shall comply with the relevant requirement of
ASTM C 90.
b) Units shall be sound and free of cracks or other defects that interfere
with the proper placement of the units or significantly impair the strength
or permanence of the construction.
c) Dimensions of concrete masonry blocks shall be manufacturer’s standard units
with nominal face dimensions as specified on the Contract drawings.
d) Size, color and other physical properties shall conform to the approved
sample.

5.2 MORTAR
5.2.1 Mortar is the one of the basic components of masonry construction.
a. As a bedding material for placing and levelling the block unit.
b. To bond the units together.
c. Provide shear strength and compressive strength between units.
d. Allows for movement and elasticity between units.
e. Seals irregularities between units and provides a weather tight seal.
f. Can be used to accent architectural appearance by using various joint tools.
5.2.2 MATERIAL
a. Ordinary Portland cement
b. Aggregate for mortar
Both sand and crushed stone shall be according to ASTM C144.
c. Water
Water shall be clean and free amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, organic
Material or other substances that are deleterious to mortar or any metal in the
Wall.

5.3 MIXING
5.3.1 Mortar shall be mixed and used in accordance with SBC 305-Masonry Structures
Requirements.

5.4 REINFORCING
5.4.1 Reinforcing bar shall be deformed steel complying with requirements of ASTM
A615.
5.4.2 The reinforcing dowels are positioned in accordance with the Contract
Drawings.

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TYPICAL DETAIL OF EXTERNAL BLOCK WORK WALL

TYPICAL DETAIL OF DOWEL BAR

5.4.3 Joint reinforcement shall comply with ASTM A 951.

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5.5 SEQUENCE OF WORKS

5.5.1 PREPARATION

• Prior to placing masonry, remove laitance, loose aggregate and anything else that
would prevent mortar from bonding to the foundation.

• Concrete block shall be soaked prior to laying to avoid the loss of water from the
mortar mix

• Layout and put markings on the concrete surface the correct and final location of
blocks as per approved drawing.

• Check correct position for embedded and location of dowel rebar if not, provide
dowel bar to concrete surface as specified on the approved drawing.

5.5.2 INSTALLATION

• Build single- Wythe walls to the actual thickness of the masonry units, using
units of nominal thickness as shown or specified.

• Lay-up walls plumb and true to comply with specified tolerances, with courses level,
accurately spaced and coordinated with other work.

• Avoid the use of less than half-size units at corners, jambs and wherever
possible at other location.

• Do not install units with chipped or cracked edges on sight-exposed surfaces.

• Cut masonry units to be used in exposed surfaces, using motor-driven saws

to provide clean, sharp, unchipped edges. Cut units as required to provide pattern
shown and to fit adjoining work neatly. Use full-size units without cutting wherever
possible.

• Leave openings for equipment to be installed before completion of masonry work

After installation of equipment, complete masonry work to match work immediately.

• Block will be laid on full bed of mortar, Thickness of bed joints shall not be greater
than 12 mm and not less than 9 mm.

• Lay hollow concrete masonry units with full mortar coverage on horizontal and
vertical face shells. Bed webs in mortar in starting course on footings and

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foundations walls and in all courses of piers, columns and pilasters, and where
adjacent to cells or cavities to be reinforced or filled with concrete or grout.

• Protection shall be required after finishing masonry and grouting work.

5.5.3 CURING
Cure concrete masonry construction by keeping moist, not saturated, for at least 4
days, The Contractor’s quality control supervisor shall determine the method to base
on the weather conditions.

6 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

The quality of the works shall be on line with the CLIENT standards and in Accordance
with IFC drawings and other stages of works shall be reported to Client representative for
prior approval.
Contractor’s QA/QC Inspector shall closely monitor and assure Concrete masonry unit work
shall comply with project specifications and as per (Client) QA/QC requirements and shall
conduct frequent inspections and maintain all `Records as required by project QA/QC Program.

7 MACHINERY AND RESOURCES

• EQUIPMENT
Masonry Trowel Hammer
Block Cutting Machine
Measuring tape
Mixture Machine
Electrical Disk Grinder

• MANPOWER
Civil Engineer
Civil Supervisor
Foreman
Labors
QC inspector
HSE officer

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8 SAFETY EQUIPMENTS
Fire extinguisher
Hand-held-sirens
PPE
Warning Signs
9 HEALTH, SAFETY AND RISK ASSESSMENT

The health and safety shall perform a splendid role in all construction activities to ensure
that all the works are being carried out in a safe manner and Creating a healthy
environment at site. All works performed by individuals shall comply with the Client health
and safety standards.
Contractor’s site supervisor shall conduct regular toolbox meeting and explain the
requirements of PPE and other special needs to create a safe working Environment. He
is responsible for achieving the target and the project Milestone.

Contractor’s Safety Inspector shall closely monitor and assure that all works are carried
out in highly safe manner, gearing the workers with full strength of Safety protective
equipment, preparation of safety barricading and dust control screening wherever
applicable in safe manner, safe workability of equipment to be used and fulfilling any
other additional safety needs as required during Work executions. He shall also check
and ensure that only qualified personnel are carrying out the equipment & machinery
related works.
Contractors shall appoint their own safety manager and he shall conduct Safety walks
around the site in weekly basis and prepares and submits a report to the client. Any
accidents occurred shall be informed immediately to the Company and recorded
accordingly.

9.1 Safety officer or safety coordinator shall be present full time on site during the
execution of works and shall be implemented a safety rules and regulation at site all
the time.
9.2 Daily toolbox meetings shall be conducted as mandatory requirements to describe
and discuss the safety related issues.
9.3 The works shall be risk assessed and proper guidance should be managed before,
implementation of every individual activity.

9.4 Following safety requirements shall be fulfilled:

9.4.1 Safety barricade shall be provided wherever necessary.

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9.4.2 Necessary safety signboards shall be provided at work places as per safety
required.

9.4.3 All workers shall be provided with job specific Personal Protective Equipment.

9.4.4 Safety flickering lights shall be provided for vehicles working on longtime
hours especially on night hours.

9.4.5 The approving authority shall inspect all equipment checklists for all
machineries related to the activities before commencing the Works.

9.4.6 Working equipment shall be equipped with amber lights, horns Safety guards,
etc. as required and mentioned in safety Manuals.

9.4.7 Any incident at site shall be immediately reported to company and recorded.

9.4.8 Weekly safety statistics reports and safety performance reports etc. Shall be
prepared and recorded.

9.4.9 Daily safety task assignment shall be prepared.

9.4.10 Man, shelters shall be provided to protect the workers from adverse Climatic
condition, i.e. sand storm, high temperature.

9.5 Potable water source shall be provided for adequate numbers for workers

9.6 Following the material safety data sheet.

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RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY MEASURES

POSSIBLE
WORK EXISTING RISK ADDITIONAL RISK
HAZARD ACCIDENT/HEALTH
ACTIVITY CONTROL(IF ANY) CONTROL
NO PERSON AT RISK
1
Discuss Issue
Incorrect provision of
Possible problems due to requirements with comprehensive
designe regarding loading
non-fit overloading, local company and design brief
construction sequence
failure or collapse specialized and calculation note if naa
location and geomatery
suppliers ded

Consider access
Issue
for all necessary
comprehensive
Falls from the structure work operations
design brief
as part of the
and calculation
design process
Consider
Lifting of made up form Lifting of made up form
handling of the
work work
formwork during
panels panels
design
Lifting Supervisor,
Signal/Rigger man
to oversee the
SWP for lifting
Serious injury or death to lifting operation/
Falling materials equipment and
workers Competent Crane
operation
Operator Barricade
the erection of
formwork area

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Hit by protrusions objects eg Personal protective Remove or bend

Rebar, nails etc Injuries to eyes and bo
equipment (eg the protruding
dy
safety goggles) nails.
Pack and secure
materials in
Unintentional shift or fa accordance with
Unsafe bundling, stacking,
ll of load safety regulations
loading or lashing by
during any stage of tra and approved
Construction staff. Inadequate
nsit, procedures for
provision of access for lifting
unloading, distribution handling. Use
accessories to permit
on unpacking trained riggers.
offloading at yard
illegal loads Prepare adequate
lifting plan when
needed
Plan lifts to comply
Components with mass with applicable
Manual handling injury
exceeding 25 kgs manual handling &
HSE regulations

Use adequate
Incorrect attachment of lifting Local failure, falls of lo accessories
equipment to formwork ad, crushing correctly to attach
components injuries the load to the
lifting equipment

Ensure safe
working practice
Placing of operatives within the Differing quality of com
and assure an
confines of formwork ponents
adequate means
for communications

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